City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA February 8, 2022 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at 7:00 pm at the Community Center. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson, Attorney Larson Council Members:, Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Absent: Ostrem and Solberg Also Present: Nicole Englehardt and Shanon McKinley, Scandinavian Days; Richard Harris, CGA; Michelle Hertzke Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve the agenda. Aye: Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder, to approve the January 17, 2022 Regular Meeting, January 17, 2022 Work Session, And January 31, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes. Aye: Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. CITIZEN APPEARANCE A) Michelle Hertzke – 5K Event for William Feldman Michelle Hetzke presented a request regarding the map and date of the event “A Way for Will”. Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder, to approve 5K Event for William Feldman, date and final map TBD. Aye: Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Scandinavian Days Nicole Engelhardt and Shannon McKinley presented information about Scandinavian Days events and timelines, as well as other GCC events for the 2022 year, including street closures. Motion by Phillips, seconded by O’Connor, to approve requests as presented regarding Scandinavian days as well as future GCC events and street closures. Aye: Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried.  LEGAL ITEMS A) RESOLUTION NO. 22-14 – AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TAXABLE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION GENERAL OBLIGATION URBAN RENEWAL LOAN AGREEMENT ANTICIPATION PROJECT NOTE, SERIES 2022A Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 22-14 – Authorizing the Issuance of a Taxable Annual Appropriation General Obligation Urban Renewal Loan Agreement Anticipation Project Note, Series 2022A Aye: Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) RESOLUTION NO. 22-15 – APPROVING LOAN AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF A $50,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION POLICE EQUIPMENT AND ACQUISITION NOTE Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 22-15 – Approving Loan Agreement and Authorizing Issuance of a $50,000 General Obligation Police Equipment and Acquisition Note Aye: Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) RESOLUTION NO. 22-16 – SETTING THE DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSAL TO ENTER INTO A GENERAL OBLIGATION EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION LOAN AGREEMENT AND TO BORROW MONEY THEREUNDER IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000 (STREET DEPARTMENT) Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 22-16 – Setting the Date for a Public Hearing on Proposal to Enter into a General Obligation Equipment Acquisition Loan Agreement and to Borrow Money Thereunder in a Principal Amount Not to Exceed $50,000, Public Hearing to be February 21, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center Aye: Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. D) RESOLUTION NO. 22-17 – APPROVING CONTRACT AND PERFORMANCE AND/OR PAYMENT BONDS FOR THE CITY HALL RENOVATIONS PROJECT Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 22-17 – Approving Contract and Performance and/or Payment Bonds for the City Hall  Renovations Project Aye: Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. E) RESOLUTION NO. 22-18 – TO PROVIDE FOR A NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE 2022 WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND THE TAKING OF BIDS THEREOF Richard Harris of CGA presented information about the water main improvements project. Motion by Phillips, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 22-18 – To Provide for a Notice of Hearing on Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Cost for the 2022 Water Main improvement Project and the Taking of Bids Thereof Aye: Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. F) RESOLUTION NO. 22-19 – SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED MAXIMUM PROPERTY TAX DOLLARS TO CERTIFY FOR LEVY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 22-19 – Setting a Public Hearing on the Proposed Maximum Property Tax Dollars to Certify for Levy for the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget, Public Hearing set for February 21, 2022 at 7:00 at the Community Center. Aye: Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. G) RESOLUTION NO. 22-20 – APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH STORY COUNTY, IOWA, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 28E OF THE CODE OF IOWA, CONCERNING DISPATCHING SERVICES Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 22-20 – Approving an Agreement with Story County, Iowa, Pursuant to Chapter 28E of the Code of Iowa, Concerning Dispatching Services Aye: Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Discussion on Engineering Services for New Wastewater Treatment Plant  Administrator Jackson presented information from the committee regarding engineering services for the new wastewater treatment. The committee’s recommendation is to retain MSA. Discussion from the Mayor and Council. An engineering services agreement will be presented at the next meeting for consideration. PERMITS A) None MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Tax Abatements: 1. Gabrielson Properties, LLC – 207/209 Larson and 211/213 Larson Motion by Phillips, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Tax Abatements at Gabrielson Properties, LLC – 207/209 Larson and 211/213 Larson Aye: Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to approve Payment of Bills and Claims. Aye: Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS REGARDING NON-AGENDA ITEMS • General Discussion on grocery store. There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor