City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA August 2, 2021 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on August 2, 2021, at 7:00 pm in City Hall. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson, Attorney Larson Council Members: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor and Sporleder Absent: Council Member Solberg Also Present: Tyler Fredericksen, Story City EDC; Mike Wright, Street Superintendent; Kristofer Orth, Farnsworth Group Motion by Ostrem, seconded by O’Connor, to approve the agenda. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to approve the July 19, 2021 regular meeting. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Proposed Sale of Real Estate to TNL Development, LLC (Eby) Mayor Jensen opened the public hearing. With no public comment, Mayor Jensen closed the meeting. LEGAL ITEMS A) RESOLUTION NO. 21-65 – APPROVING THE SALE OF CITY OWNED REAL ESTATE TO TNL DEVELOPMENT, LLC AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A DEED FOR SAME Motion by Phillips, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 21-65 – Approving the Sale of City Owned Real Estate to TNL Development, LLC and Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to Execute a Deed for Same. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried Signed by Mayor and Clerk, Notarized by Attorney Larson. B) RESOLUTION NO. 21-66 – APPROVING EXECUTED DEED TO TNL DEVELOPMENT, LLC AND AUTHORIZING DELIVERY OF SAME TO SAID GRANTEE Tyler Frederickson was present to answer questions. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 21-66 – Approving Executed Deed to TNL Development, LLC and Authorizing Delivery of Same to Said Grantee Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried C) RESOLUTION NO. 21-67 – APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH LAFAYETTE TOWNSHIP FOR THE JOINT PURCHASE OF A FIRE TRUCK AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE SAME Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Resolution No. 21-67 – Approving Agreement with Lafayette Township for the Joint Purchase of a Fire Truck and Authorizing Mayor and City Council to Execute Same Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried D) RESOLUTION NO. 21-68 – APPROVING TERMINATION OF CITY REAL ESTATE LEASES WITH THE ROLAND-STORY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 21-68 – Approving Termination of City Real Estate Leases with the Roland-Story Community School District Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried E) RESOLUTION NO. 21-69 – TO FIX A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON A LOAN AGREEMENT IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,000 TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION OF A STREET SWEEPER Street Superintendent Mike Wright presented information to the council on the purchase of a street sweeper. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Resolution No. 21-69 – To Fix a Date for a Public Hearing for August 19, 2021 at 7 p.m. in City Hall on a Loan Agreement in a Principal Amount Not to Exceed $250,000 to Finance the Acquisition of a Street Sweeper Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor and Sporleder  Nay: None Motion Carried ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Request to Approve Architectural/Engineering Services Agreement with the Farnsworth Group for Proposed City Hall Renovations Project Motion by Phillips, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Request to Approve Architectural/Engineering Services Agreement with the Farnsworth Group for Proposed City Hall Renovations Project Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried B) Request to Approve Change Order No. 1 for the North Park Phase 3 Improvements Project Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Request to Approve Change Order No. 1 for the North Park Phase 3 Improvements Project Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried C) City Hall Heating and AC – With Possible Action City Clerk Slifka and CM O’Connor reviewed information pertaining to repairs to the existing boiler system or converting to a HVAC system. Mayor and Council asked questions and had general discussion. Kristofer Orth stated that it would be more economical over the long term to convert to a HVAC system. Mr. Orth also indicated the quote from Converse Conditioned Air to be reasonable. Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder, to approve using HVAC for heating and cooling in City Hall and approve quote from Converse Conditioned Air. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried PERMITS None.  MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Tax Abatements: 1. Ross & Christie Thoreson – 1201 Wicks Way Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Tax Abatement for Ross & Christie Thoreson – 1201 Wicks Way Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS AND CLAIMS FOR JULY Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve payment of bills and claims for July. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS REGARDING NON-AGENDA ITEMS Administrator Jackson: a. The Parks and Recreation Committee met with an engineering firm today and should have a baseball field project recommendation for council at the next meeting b. On August 17th MSA will hold an informational meeting for the residents included in the next phase of the sump pump program c. There are library board positions being advertised There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor