City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA September 7, 2021 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on September 7, 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: Jim Elliot, Jensen Builders Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve the agenda. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve the August 16, 2021 regular meeting minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried LEGAL ITEMS A) APPROVE EBY EXPANSION PLANT 2 SITE PLAN Jim Elliot, Jensen Builders, was present to review the site plan on the EBY Expansion Plant 2. Administrator Jackson reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the site plan. Mayor and Council had general questions and discussion. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Solberg, to approve Eby Expansion Plant 2 Site Plan Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried B) RESOLUTION NO. 21-74 – SETTING FORTH A PROPOSAL FOR THE SALE OF CITY OWNED REAL ESTATE (TO TNL DEVELOPMENT, LLC/EBY) AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 21-74 – Setting Forth a Proposal for the Sale of City Owned Real Estate (to TNL Development, LLC/Eby) and Setting a Public Hearing for September 20, 2021 at 7 p.m. in City Hall. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried C) RESOLUTION NO. 21-75 – AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A LOAN AGREEMENT, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A GENERAL OBLIGATION STREET SWEEPER ACQUISITION NOTE AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF TAXES TO PAY THE SAME Administrator Jackson reviewed the terms of the loan agreement. Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 21-75 – Authorizing and Approving a Loan Agreement, providing for the Issuance of a General Obligation Street Sweeper Acquisition Note and Providing for the Levy of Taxes to Pay the Same Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried D) RESOLUTION NO. 21-76 – ACCEPTING PETITION FOR VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENTS AND AMENDING RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR THE BROAD STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT – PHASE II PURSUANT TO SECTION 384.41(2) OF THE CODE OF IOWA Administrator Jackson reported that Mike McGuigan, 701 Elm, has requested that the sidewalk on Maple St. adjacent to his property, be included in the project. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 21-76 – Accepting Petition for Voluntary Assessments and Amending Resolution of Necessity for the Broad Street Reconstruction Project – Phase II Pursuant to Section 384.41(2) of the Code of Iowa Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried E) ORDINANCE NO. 316 – AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF STORY CITY, IOWA, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, SECOND READING Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to approve Ordinance No. 316 – Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa, by Amending Provisions Pertaining to Alcoholic Beverage Control, Second Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried F) 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, SECOND READING Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder, 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, Second Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried G) ORDINANCE NO. 318 – AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF STORY CITY, IOWA, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO ABANDONED VEHICLES, SECOND READING Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Solberg, to approve Ordinance No. 318 – Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa, by Amending Provisions Pertaining to Abandoned Vehicles, Second Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried H) ORDINANCE NO. 319 – AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF STORY CITY, IOWA, BY ADDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO FAILURE TO ASSIST, SECOND READING Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, 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, Second Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried I) ORDINANCE NO. 320 – AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF STORY CITY, IOWA, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO ELECTIONS, SECOND READING Motion by Solberg, seconded by Phillips, to approve Ordinance No. 320 – amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa, by Amending Provisions Pertaining to Elections, Second Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Request to Approve Purchase of Street Sweeper Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder, to approve request to purchase Street Sweeper as presented. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried  MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Sidewalk Improvement Applications: 1. David & Donna Pribyl – 413 Park Ave 2. Ryan & Stef Charlson – 825 Park Ave Motion by Solberg, seconded by Ostrem, to approve sidewalk improvement applications by David & Donna Pribyl – 413 Park Ave and Ryan & Stef Charlson – 825 Park Ave Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Motion by Phillips, seconded by Solberg, to approve payment of bills and claims for the month of August. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS REGARDING NON-AGENDA ITEMS Administrator Jackson: Reminder about meetings this week. Jim O’Connor: Was approached by a citizen regarding a neighbor who needs to clean up the yard and junk. Mayor Jensen: Appreciation that the Celebration of Life for Fran Kinne went well There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 7:36 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor