City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA October 18, 2021 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday, October 18th, at 7:00 pm in City Hall. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson Council Members, Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Absent: None Also Present: Randy Martindale, Story City Water/Wastewater Superintendent; Mike Wright, Story City Street Superintendent 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 October 4, 2021 regular meeting minutes and October 14 Special meeting minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. CITIZEN APPEARANCE None. LEGAL ITEMS A) RESOLUTION NO. 21-86 – CLOSING WASTEWATER REMEDIATION FUND AND TRANSFERRING REMAINING FUNDS TO WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND Administrator Jackson presented information to the council about the auditor’s suggestion to close this fund and make the transfer of approximately $2000. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 21-86 – Closing Wastewater Remediation Fund and Transferring Remaining Funds to Wastewater Treatment Plant Capital Projects Fund Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried.  ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Preliminary Discussion on the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget: Water & Wastewater and Streets Randy Martindale presented information to the council regarding the projects from the past year as well as budgetary plans and projects for the upcoming fiscal year. Mike Wright presented information to the council regarding current status of staff, projects from the past fiscal year and upcoming project goals. B) Approve Construction Pay Application No. 3 for the 2020 Street Improvements North Elm & Factory Outlet Drive Project Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Solberg, to approve Construction Pay Application No. 3 for the 2020 Street Improvements North Elm & Factory Outlet Drive Project Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Approve Construction Pay Application No. 12 for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Phase 1 Improvements Project. Motion by Phillips, seconded Sporleder, to Approve Construction Pay Application No. 12 for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Phase 1 Improvements Project. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. PERMITS None. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS None. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Motion by Ostrem, seconded by O’Connor, to approve bills and claims. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS REGARDING NON-AGENDA ITEMS Administrator Jackson: -The Plat of Marvick’s fourth subdivision has been put together and will be presented at the next council meeting. -There is a letter in the packet from the Broad Street Condominiums regarding maintaining their alley. General discussion about the council’s response to the letter and consensus to continue the city’s current policy. CM Sporleder: Appreciated the information from the previous special meeting with the EDC. There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. ATTEST: ____________________________ ____________________________ ________________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor