City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA September 20, 2021 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on September 20, 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: Nicole and Chris Engelhardt, ACT Insurance: Mike McGuigan, Story City EMS 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 September 7, 2021 regular meeting minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried PUBLIC HEARINGS A) Proposed Sale of City Owned Real Estate to TNL Development, LLC (Eby) Mayor Jensen opened the public hearing. With no public comment, Mayor Jensen closed the public hearing. LEGAL ITEMS A) RESOLUTION NO. 21-77 – 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 Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 21-77 – 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, Solberg, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried B) RESOLUTION NO. 21-78 – APPROVING EXECUTED DEED TO TNL  DEVELOPMENT, LLC AND AUTHORIZING DELIVERY OF SAME TO SAID GRANTEE Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 21-78 – Approving Executed Deed to TNL Development, LLC and Authorizing Delivery of Same to Said Grantee Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried C) RESOLUTION NO. 21-79 – APPROVING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT TO TNL DEVELOPMENT, LLC Motion by Phillips, seconded by Solberg, to approve Resolution No. 21-79 – Approving Economic Development Grant to TNL Development, LLC Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried D) RESOLUTION NO. 21-80 – APPROVING A NEW PERMANENT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND RECORD SAME Administrator Jackson presented information on the need for a utility easement on Outlot Z. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 21-80 – Approving a New Permanent Public Utility Easement and Authorizing and Directing the Mayor and City Clerk to Execute and Record Same Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried E) RESOLUTION NO. 21-81 – AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A LOAN AGREEMENT, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A $510,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION FIRE TRUCK ACQUISITION NOTE, SERIES 2021B AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF TAXES TO PAY THE SAME Administrator Jackson reviewed information for the council about the payment terms and financial agreement with the township for this loan. Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Solberg, to approve Resolution No. 21-81 – Authorizing and Approving a Loan Agreement, providing for the issuance of a $510,000 General Obligation Fire Truck Acquisition Note, Series 2021B and Providing for the Levy of Taxes to Pay the Same Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried F) RESOLUTION NO. 21-82 – APPROVING AMENDMENT #1 TO THE 28E  AGREEMENT TO THE SOUTH SKUNK RIVER WATERSHED MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY General discussion was held about the purpose of the watershed management authority. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 21-82 – Approving Amendment #1 to the 28E Agreement to the South Skunk River Watershed Management Authority Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried G) ORDINANCE NO. 316 – AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF STORY CITY, IOWA, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, FINAL READING Motion by Solberg, seconded by Sporleder, 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, Final Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried H) 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, FINAL READING Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Phillips, 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, Final Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried I) ORDINANCE NO. 318 – AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF STORY CITY, IOWA, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO ABANDONED VEHICLES, FINAL READING Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Ordinance No. 318 – Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa, by Amending Provisions Pertaining to Abandoned Vehicles, Final Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried J) ORDINANCE NO. 319 – AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF STORY CITY, IOWA, BY ADDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO FAILURE TO ASSIST, FINAL READING Motion by Solberg, seconded by Phillips, 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, Final Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried K) ORDINANCE NO. 320 – AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF STORY CITY, IOWA, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO ELECTIONS, FINAL READING Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Ordinance No. 320 – Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa, by Amending Provisions Pertaining to Elections, Final Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Approve Construction Pay Application No. 11 and Change Order No. 3 for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Phase 1 Improvements Project Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to Approve Construction Pay Application No. 11 And Change Order No. 3 The Wastewater Treatment Facility Phase 1 Improvements Project Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried B) Request from Story City/Lafayette EMS Chief to Increase Stipend for Lead Medic Story City EMS Chief, Mike McGuigan was present to answer any questions. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Request from Story City/Lafayette EMS Chief to Increase Stipend for Lead Medic Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried  PERMITS A) Liquor: 1. River Bend Golf Course – 720 Forest Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Liquor Permit for River Bend Golf Course – 720 Forest Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Story City Building R&R Grant Program Application Blue Olive/ACT Insurance – 603 Broad Street Nicole and Chris Engelhardt were present to answer any questions. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Story City Building R&R Grant Program Application in the amount of $1,250. Blue Olive/ACT Insurance – 603 Broad Street Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS REGARDING NON-AGENDA ITEMS C.M. Ostrem: The weeds are very tall behind the True Value Store. General discussion by Mayor and Council regarding this and other areas There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor