City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA February 21, 2022 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday, February 21, 2022, at 7:00 pm at the Community Center. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson Council Members: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Absent: Attorney Larson Also Present: Nicole Englehardt, Shanon McKinley, Tyler Frederickson, Nick Hermansen, EDC; Matt Sporleder, Story City Chief of Police Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve the agenda. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve the February 8, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. CITIZEN APPEARANCE A) None PUBLIC HEARINGS A) Proposed Loan Agreement in a Principal Amount Not to Exceed $50,000 for Acquisition of Vehicles and Equipment for the Street Department Mayor Jensen Opened the public hearing. With no public comment, Mayor Jensen Closed the public hearing. B) Proposed Maximum Property Tax Dollars to Certify for Levy for the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget Mayor Jensen Opened the public hearing. With no public comment, Mayor Jensen Closed the public hearing. LEGAL ITEMS A) RESOLUTION NO. 22-21 – TAKING ADDITIONAL ACTION ON PROPOSAL TO ENTER INTO A GENERAL OBLIGATION EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION LOAN AGREEMENT AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF TAXES TO PAY GENERAL OBLIGATION EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION NOTE  Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 22-21 – Taking Additional Action on Proposal to Enter into a General Obligation Equipment Acquisition Loan Agreement and Providing for the Levy of Taxes to Pay General Obligation Equipment Acquisition Note Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) RESOLUTION NO. 22-22 – APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 MAXIMUM PROPERTY TAX DOLLARS Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 22-22 – Approving the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Maximum Property Tax Dollars Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) RESOLUTION NO. 22-23 – PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE REVITALIZATION PLAN FOR THE MALL REVITALIZATION AREA Motion by Phillips, seconded by Solberg, to approve Resolution No. 22-23 – Providing for Notice of Hearing for March 7, 2022, on Proposed Amendment to the Revitalization Plan for the Mall Revitalization Area Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Request Authorization to Purchase Police Department Vehicle Chief Matt Sporleder presented a request for a new Police Department Vehicle. Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Authorization to Purchase Police Department Vehicle Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Request Authorization to Advertise for Police Officer Position Chief Matt Sporleder presented a request to begin advertisement for a new Police Officer. Motion by Solberg, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Authorization to Advertise for Police Officer Position Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried.  PERMITS A) None MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Update and Discussion on Economic Development Projects Council and Mayor had discussion with EDC representatives regarding recruitment efforts for a grocery store. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Motion by Ostrem, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Payment of Bills and Claims. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS REGARDING NON-AGENDA ITEMS • CM Solberg provided an update on recent Library Board meeting. There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor