City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA July 19, 2021 Mayor Jensen called the regular council meeting to order on July 19, 2021, at 7:00 pm in City Hall. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson, Council Members: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg (7:04 p.m.), O’Connor, and Sporleder Absent: None Also Present: Nicole Engelhardt, ACT Insurance Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to amend the agenda to include Legal Item D) Resolution No. 21-64- A Resolution Setting Forth A Proposal For The Sale Of City Owned Real Estate And Setting A Public Hearing Thereon. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Ostrem, to approve the July 6th regular meeting minutes, and the July 12, 2021 special meeting minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried CITIZEN APPEARANCE A) Nicole Engelhardt presented a check to council for an insurance refund of $4,127.06. PUBLIC HEARINGS A) Loan Agreement in a Principal Amount Not to Exceed $400,000 for Financing Renovations and Improvements to City Hall Mayor Jensen opened the public hearing. With no comment from the public, Mayor Jensen closed the public hearing. LEGAL ITEMS A) RESOLUTION NO. 21-61 – EXPRESSING INTENT TO ENTER INTO GENERAL OBLIGATION CITY HALL RENOVATIONS LOAN AGREEMENT Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 21-61 – Expressing Intent to Enter into General Obligation City Hall Renovations Loan Agreement  Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried B) RESOLUTION NO. 21-62 – SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON 2021-2 AMENDMENT TO URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR STORY CITY CONSOLIDATED URBAN RENEWAL AREA Motion by Phillips, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 21-62 – Setting Date for Public Hearing for August 2nd at 7 p.m. at city hall on 2021-2 Amendment to Urban Renewal Plan for Story City Consolidated Urban Renewal Area Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried C) RESOLUTION NO. 21-63 – APPROVING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH DOSE STEELWORKS, INC. Administrator Jackson outlined the proposed agreement with Dose Steelworks. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Resolution No. 21-63 – Approving Economic Development Agreement with Dose Steelworks, Inc. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried D) RESOLUTION NO. 21-64--A RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH A PROPOSAL FOR THE SALE OF CITY OWNED REAL ESTATE AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON. Administrator Jackson stated this is in regards to the Story City EDC’s sale of the spec building to EBY. Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 21-64- A Resolution Setting Forth A Proposal For The Sale Of City Owned Real Estate And Setting A Public Hearing for August 2nd at 7 p.m. at city hall. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS None PERMITS None MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Sidewalk Improvement Applications: 1. Gary & Becky Lorenz – 722 Lafayette Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Solberg, to approve Sidewalk Improvement Application by Gary & Becky Lorenz – 722 Lafayette Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried B) Request from Roland-Story PTO General discussion about parking and safety. Motion by Solberg, seconded by Phillips, to approve Request from Roland-Story PTO in addition to approving the closing of Forest from S. Henryson to Northridge but leaving intersections open from 4-8 p.m. October 9th. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS REGARDING NON-AGENDA ITEMS Administrator Jackson: a. Street Superintendent Mike Wright is moving forward in the process of a proposed purchase of a street sweeper. b. We are waiting on one engineering firm proposal before moving forward with the renovation to the baseball diamonds. c. Several community members have thanked the PD for the improvement in the noise issues. CM Ostrem: Any updates on the North Park project timeline? Mayor Jensen- Sounds like they are waiting on parts. General discussion about making sure the area is safe during the upcoming Scandinavian Days events. CM Sporleder: For the upcoming Fran Kinne Celebration of Life, is the public allowed to attend? Mayor Jensen: Yes. There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor