City Council

Story City, Iowa May 17, 2021 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday, May 17, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson, Attorney Larson, Council Members Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Absent: None Also Present: Brett and Andrea Dose, Nick Sorenson – Ames EDC, Tyler Fredericksen, Shanon McKinley – GCC, and Nicole Engelhardt - GCC Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve the amended agenda by adding: Mayor & City Council Agenda Items E) Request from Daniel and Tricia Trout, 911 Elm, to have chickens. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Sporleder, to approve the May 3, 2021 regular meeting minutes Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. CITIZEN APPEARANCE None PUBLIC HEARINGS A) Request for Rezoning from “HM-1” to “PUD” with an Underlying “M-2” Mall Subdivision 1, Lot 2 Brett and Andrea Dose, Dose Steelworks, are requesting that the property at 324 Factory Outlet Drive, be rezoned for the purpose of relocating their manufacturing business to this location. Brett Dose stated that his business manufactures Headhunter Trailers that are sold throughout the United States and internationally to the agriculture industry. Mr. Dose outlined the different products that are produced. They also do custom fabrication. Dose Steelworks currently has 14 employees and have been in business for 15 years. Nick Sorenson, Ames EDC, provided information on Dose Steelworks’ existing operation and the proposed rezoning of this site. Mayor and City Council asked questions related to the business and proposed rezoning.  With no further public comment, Mayor Jensen closed the public hearing LEGAL ITEMS A) Ordinance No. 315 – Changing the Official Zoning Map of the City of Story City, Iowa by Changing the District Boundaries of the “HM-1” and “PUD” with an Underlying “M-2” Districts, First Reading Administrator Jackson reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the rezoning and change in land use. Motion by Phillips, seconded by O’Connor, to approve the First Reading of Ordinance No. 315 changing the official zoning map of the City of Story City, Iowa by changing the district boundaries of the “HM-1” and “PUD” with an underlying “M-2” Districts for the Mall Subdivision 1, Lot 2. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Resolution No. 21-44 – Approving the Purchase of Real Estate by the City of Story City – 327 Larson Avenue from Bethany Manor, Inc. Administrator Jackson is recommending the purchase of 327 Larson Avenue from Bethany Manor in the amount of $180,000 plus closing costs. The facility would be jointly used by the Streets Department and Parks & Recreation Department. Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Solberg, to approve Resolution No. 21-44 – Approving the purchase of real estate by the City of Story City. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Resolution No. 21-45 – Approving Lease Agreement for Location of Tropical Sno Shaved Ice Vending Unit Motion by Ostrem, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 21-45 – Approving lease agreement for location of Tropical Sno Shaved Ice vending unit. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. D) Resolution No. 21-46 – Approving Contract and Performance and/or Payment Bonds for the Story City North Park Phase 3 Improvements Project Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 21-46 – Approving contract and performance and/or payment bonds for the Story City North Park Phase 3 Improvements Project. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. E) Resolution No. 21-47 – Approving and Adopting the 2021 Revisions to the Position Descriptions for Employees of the City of Story City Motion by Solberg, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Resolution No. 21-47 - Approving and adopting the 2021 revisions to the position descriptions for employees of the City of Story City. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. F) Resolution No. 21-48 – Providing for the Issuance of $1,965,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2021A and Providing for the Levy of Taxes to Pay the Same Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 21-48 – Providing for the issuance of $1,965,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2021A and providing for the levy of taxes to pay the same. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. G) Resolution No. 21-49 – Providing for the Issuance of $1,925,000 Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2021B and Providing for the Levy of Taxes to Pay the Same Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Solberg, to approve Resolution No. 21-49 – Providing for the issuance of $1,925,000 Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2021B and providing for the levy of taxes to pay the same. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried.  ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Approve Construction Pay Application No. 8 for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Phase I Improvements Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder, to approve construction pay application No. 8 in the amount of $119,264.44 for the wastewater treatment facility phase 1 improvements project. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Approve Submittal of Grant Application to Story County for Extension of Auestad Avenue, Phase II Administrator Jackson presented a request to submit a grant application to Story County under their Urban Renewal Area grant program. The grant request would be in the amount of $75,000 for the extension of Auestad Avenue. The estimated total cost of the extension is $575,000. The City would also apply for grant funding from the state. The extension of Auestad Avenue is needed for a proposed expansion of Eby Manufacturing. Motion by Solberg, seconded by Phillips, to approve submittal of a grant application to Story County for extension of Auestad Avenue, Phase II. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. PERMITS A) Liquor Motion by Solberg, seconded by O’Connor, to approve liquor permits for Los Altos – 1520 Broad Street and Dollar General – 1543 Broad Street. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried.  MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Discussion on Facilities, Services and Events Related to COVID Mayor, City Council, and Administrator had discussion related to new guidelines from the CDC, Iowa Department of Public Health, and the decision from the Roland-Story School Board at their emergency meeting held on May 16, 2021. Motion by Solberg, seconded by Ostrem, to rescind the wearing of masks, capacity limits, and other protocols, (e.g., social distancing) in city facilities and other city programs and events, except the Rec Center, where a joint decision will be made with MGMC. The city administrator is directed to prepare a resolution for the next council meeting for consideration that would rescind previous proclamation and resolutions that pertain to COVID-19. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Tax Abatements Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve the tax abatement for Charles and Rebecca Grim – 925 Henryson Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Appointment of Mark Jackson as Representative and Tyler Fredericksen as Alternate to Story County Economic Development Group Board Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder, to appoint Mark Jackson as representative and Tyler Fredericksen as alternate to the Story County Economic Development Group Board. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. D) Request from Eric Gabrielson Properties, on Proposed Changes to Marvick’s Subdivision, Third Addition Eric Gabrielson, Gabrielson Properties, submitted a letter requesting authorization to widen the driveways and to level the ground on Larson Avenue and not use culverts. Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Solberg, to approve request as outlined in letter from Eric Gabrielson, Gabrielson Properties Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. E) Request from Daniel and Tricia Trout – 911 Elm – to have Chickens Motion by Solberg, seconded by Sporleder, to approve request from Trout’s to have chickens at 911 Elm with the provisions that they have no more than six chickens and no roosters. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS REGARDING NONAGENDA ITEMS CM Ostrem: Noted a sink hole on Forest Avenue CM Phillips: Undeveloped lots on Henryson Street need to be mowed. CM Solberg: A resident inquired about the cutting down of trees in the city right of way. Needs to go before the Tree Board. A resident inquired about the city’s sidewalk improvement program. The program has been reestablished. There being no further business before the council the meeting was adjourned at 7:53 p.m. ATTEST: Mark A. Jackson, City Administrator Mike Jensen, Mayor