City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA June 21, 2021 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on June 21, 2021, at 7:00 pm in City Hall. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson, Attorney Larson Council Members: Ostrem, Phillips, arrived 7:03, Solberg, O’Connor Absent: Sporleder Also Present: Clara Peterson and Dave Fairchild; John Sens, Story City residents Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Ostrem, to approve the agenda. Aye: Ostrem, Solberg, and O’Connor. Nay: None Motion Carried Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Solberg, to approve the June 7, 2021 regular meeting. Aye: Ostrem, Solberg, and O’Connor. Nay: None Motion Carried CITIZEN APPEARANCE A) Clara Peterson- Regarding Four Way Stop at Lafayette and 8th. B) John Sens- concerns about the speeding and loud vehicles on Lafayette. Mayor and council had general discussion. 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, FINAL READING Motion by Ostrem, seconded by O’Connor, to approve 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, Final Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and O’Connor Nay: None Motion Carried B) RESOLUTION NO. 21-53 – ACCEPTING WORK OF CONTRACTOR ON LARSON AVENUE WATER MAIN PROJECT Motion by Solberg, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 21-53 – Accepting Work of Contractor on Larson Avenue Water Main Project Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and O’Connor Nay: None Motion Carried C) RESOLUTION NO. 21-54 – SETTING DATE FOR HEARING ON GENERAL OBLIGATION LOAN AGREEMENT IN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $400,000 Motion by Phillips, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Resolution No. 21-54 – Setting Date of July 19, 2021 at 7:00 pm at City Hall for Hearing on General Obligation Loan Agreement in Amount Not to Exceed $400,000 Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and O’Connor Nay: None Motion Carried D) RESOLUTION NO. 21-55 – RELATING TO FINANCING OF CITY HALL RENOVATION PROJECT TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY THE CITY OF STORY CITY, IOWA; ESTABLISHING COMPLIANCE WITH REIMBURSEMENT BOND REGULATIONS UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE Motion by Ostrem, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 21-55 – Relating to Financing of City Hall Renovation Project to be Undertaken by the City of Story City, Iowa; Establishing Compliance with Reimbursement Bond Regulations Under the Internal Revenue Code Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and O’Connor Nay: None Motion Carried E) RESOLUTION NO. 21-56 – APPROVING CERTAIN FUND TRANSFERS IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 BUDGET Administrator Jackson presented the annual transfers to council. Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Solberg, to approve Resolution No. 21- 56 – Approving Certain Fund Transfers in the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and O’Connor  Nay: None Motion Carried F) RESOLUTION NO. 21-57 – AUTHORIZING INTERNAL TIF DEBT FOR 2020 STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 21-57 – Authorizing Internal TIF Debt for 2020 Street Improvements Project Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and O’Connor Nay: None Motion Carried G) RESOLUTION NO. 21-58 – APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 SALARY SCHEDULE The council finance committee and Administrator Jackson reported on the recommended salary schedule. Mayor and Council had general discussion. Motion by Solberg, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 21- 58 – Approving and Adopting the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Salary Schedule Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and O’Connor Nay: None Motion Carried H) RESOLUTION NO. 21-59 – APPROVING CONTRACT AND PERFORMANCE AND/OR PAYMENT BONDS FOR THE BROAD STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT – PHASE II Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Resolution No. 21-59 – Approving Contract and Performance and/or Payment Bonds for the Broad Street Reconstruction Project – Phase II Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and O’Connor Nay: None Motion Carried ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Approve Construction Pay Applications No. 3 and No. 4 (Final) for the Larson Avenue Water Main Improvements Project Motion by Solberg, seconded by O’Connor to approve Construction Pay Application No. 3 for $1,202.49 and No. 4 $5,307.60 (Final) for the Larson Avenue Water Main Improvements Project Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and O’Connor Nay: None  Motion Carried B) Approve Construction Pay Application No. 9 for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Phase 1 Improvements Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to Approve Construction Pay Application No. 9 for $11,400.00 for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Phase 1 Improvements Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and O’Connor Nay: None Motion Carried PERMITS A) Sign: 1. Norsemen Realty – 520 Broad St. No action taken by council MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Establishing General Guidelines for Proceeds from Fran Kinne Estate Council Parks and Recreation Committee and Administrator Jackson reviewed the recommended guidelines. Mayor and Council discussed. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Solberg, to approve the General Guidelines for Proceeds from Fran Kinne Estate Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and O’Connor Nay: None Motion Carried B) Sidewalk Improvement Applications: 1. Linda Young – 413 Lafayette Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Solberg, to approve Sidewalk Improvement Application to Linda Young—413 Lafayette. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and O’Connor Nay: None Motion Carried C) Schedule Next City Council Meeting for July 6th at 7:00 p.m. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve scheduling next City Council Meeting for July 6, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.  Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and O’Connor Nay: None Motion Carried MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS REGARDING NON-AGENDA ITEMS CM Ostrem: Speeding on Lafayette has also been reported to her by a citizen There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor