City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA August 16, 2021 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on August 16, 2021, at 7:00 pm in City Hall. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson, Attorney Larson Council Members: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor and Sporleder Absent: None Also Present: Randy Martindale, Water/Wastewater Superintendent; Mason Schnurstein, Troop 101 Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to amend the agenda to include Legal Item I) Resolution No. 21-73- Approving Release of Mortgage Lien- Cindy Blomberg- 710 Park. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve the August 2, 2021 regular meeting minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried PUBLIC HEARINGS A) Proposed Amendment to Urban Renewal Plan for Story City Consolidated Urban Renewal Area Mayor Jensen opened the public hearing. With no public comment, Mayor Jensen closed the meeting. B) Proposed Loan Agreement in a Principal Amount Not to Exceed $250,000 for the Purpose of Paying the Cost of Acquiring a Street Sweeper Mayor Jensen opened the public hearing. With no public comment, Mayor Jensen closed the meeting. LEGAL ITEMS A) RESOLUTION NO. 21-70 – TO APPROVE 2021-2 AMENDMENT TO URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE STORY CITY CONSOLIDATED URBAN RENEWAL AREA Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 21-70 – To Approve 2021-2 Amendment to Urban Renewal Plan for the Story City  Consolidated Urban Renewal Area Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried B) RESOLUTION NO. 21-71 – TAKING ADDITIONAL ACTION ON PROPOSAL TO ENTER INTO A GENERAL OBLIGATION LOAN AGREEMENT IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,000 Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 21-71 – Taking Additional Action on Proposal to Enter into a General Obligation Loan Agreement in a Principal Amount Not to Exceed $250,000 Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried C) RESOLUTION NO. 21-72 – APPROVING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM WASTEWATER OPERATION FUND TO WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT CAPITAL PROJECT FUND Motion by Ostrem, seconded by O’Connor to approve Resolution No. 21-72 – Approving Transfer of Funds from Wastewater Operation Fund to Wastewater Treatment Plant Capital Project Fund Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried Administrator Jackson presented updated information to the council regarding the changes in the state code relating to Ordinances No. 316 through Ordinance No. 320 bringing into compliance with the city’s code. D) ORDINANCE NO. 316 – AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF STORY CITY, IOWA, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, FIRST READING Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa, by Amending Provisions Pertaining to Alcoholic Beverage Control, First Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried E) ORDINANCE NO. 317 – AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF STORY CITY, IOWA, BY ADDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO LOW-SPEED ELECTRIC BICYCLES AND FULLY CONTROLLED-ACCESS FACILITIES, FIRST READING Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Ordinance No. 317 –  Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa, by Adding Provisions Pertaining to Low-Speed Electric Bicycles and Fully Controlled- Access Facilities, First Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried F) ORDINANCE NO. 318 – AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF STORY CITY, IOWA, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO ABANDONED VEHICLES, FIRST READING Motion by Solberg, seconded by Phillips, to approve Ordinance No. 318 – Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa, by Amending Provisions Pertaining to Abandoned Vehicles, First Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried G) ORDINANCE NO. 319 – AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF STORY CITY, IOWA, BY ADDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO FAILURE TO ASSIST, FIRST READING Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Ordinance No. 319 – Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa, by Adding Provisions Pertaining to Failure to Assist, First Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried H) ORDINANCE NO. 320 – AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF STORY CITY, IOWA, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO ELECTIONS, FIRST READING Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Ordinance No. 320 – Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa, by Amending Provisions Pertaining to Elections, First Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried I) RESOLUTION NO. 21-73- APPROVING RELEASE OF MORTGAGE LIEN (Re: STORY CITY HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM) AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SAME ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF STORY CITY Motion by Solberg, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 21-73- Approving Cindy Blomberg- 710 Park- Release Of Mortgage Lien (Re: Story City Housing Assistance Program) And Authorizing The Mayor And City Clerk To Execute Same On Behalf Of The City Of Story City  Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Approved Proposed Change to Slip Lining of Grove Street Randy Martindale presented information to council about the slip lining project on Grove Street and explained that the reason for the change from the previous quote is due to finding out the line is 18 inches, but was originally quoted as a 12 inch. It was recommended to approve the new quote from CIT for $75K. Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Ostrem, to approve the Proposed Change to Slip Lining of Grove Street as recommended. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried B) North Park Phase 3 Improvements Project: 1. Approve Payment for Playground Equipment from ABcreative. Motion by Solberg, seconded by Sporleder, to approve payment for Playground Equipment from ABcreative for $75,348.50. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried C) Approve Agreement with ISG for Professional Design Services for the Ballfields Improvements Project Administrator Jackson presented the agreement with ISG and identified that the project will be funded by the Fran Kinne Estate Donation. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Agreement with ISG for Professional Design Services for the Ballfields Improvements Project. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried D) Review Financial Highlights for FY 2020-21 Administrator Jackson reviewed the financial highlights from the FY 20-21. No action taken by council. PERMITS A) Liquor: 1. Ames Center for Health and Harmony (Creative Endeavors) –626 Broad St. Motion by Phillips, seconded by O’Connor, to approve liquor permit for Ames Center for Health and Harmony (Creative Endeavors)- 626 Broad St. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor and Sporleder  Nay: None Motion Carried MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Side Walk Improvement Applications: 1. Paul Ness – 407 Eighth Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Side Walk Improvement Application for Paul Ness – 407 Eighth Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried B) Appointments to Boards & Commissions: 1. Library Board – Mayor Appoints Subject to Approval by the City Council Mayor Jenson recommended reappointing Duane Fournier and Lynn Cummings to the Library Board. Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder to approve the Mayor’s appointments. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried C) Reschedule Next City Council Meeting for Tuesday, September 7th at 7:00 p.m. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve rescheduling the next City Council Meeting for Tuesday, September 7th at 7:00 P.M. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS REGARDING NON-AGENDA ITEMS CM Ostrem: Several lots in need of trimming with very tall weeds CM Phillips: Noted a large stump in need of removal by Robb Tree and Stump Service CM Sporleder: Story County Offices are requiring mask wearing again There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor