City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA March 7, 2022 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday, March 7, 2022, at 7:00 pm at the Community Center. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson, Attorney Larson Council Members: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Absent: None Also Present: Rod Bohner and Pete Tekippe, Matt Garber and Theresa Murphy, CGA; Casey Patton, ISG; Jason Miller, MSA; Dave Loupee Motion by Ostrem, seconded by O’Connor, to approve the agenda. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to approve the February 21, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. CITIZEN APPEARANCE A) Pete Tekippe – Funding Request for Downtown Mural Rod Bohner and Pete Tekippe requested funding to assist with paint and lift rental for painting a downtown mural Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder, to approve funding request of up to $5000. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried PUBLIC HEARINGS A) Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the 2022 Water Main Improvement Project Mayor Jensen Opened the public hearing. With no public comment, Mayor Jensen Closed the public hearing. B) Proposed Restated Plan for the Mall Revitalization Area Mayor Jensen Opened the public hearing. With no public comment, Mayor Jensen Closed the public hearing.  LEGAL ITEMS A) RESOLUTION NO. 22-24 – FINALLY APPROVING AND CONFIRMING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE 2022 WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Matt Garber of CGA presented information to the council about the water main improvements. Motion by Solberg, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 22-24 – Finally Approving and Confirming Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the 2022 Water Main Improvement Project Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) TABLE CONSIDERATION OF 2022 WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT BID PROPOSALS TO MARCH 21, 2022, CITY COUNCIL MEETING Motion by Solberg, seconded Sporleder, to Table Consideration of 2022 Water Main Improvement Bid Proposals to March 21, 2022, City Council Meeting Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) RESOLUTION NO. 22-25 – ADOPTING RESTATED PLAN FOR THE MALL REVITALIZATION AREA Motion by Phillips, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Resolution No. 22-25 – Adopting Restated Plan for the Mall Revitalization Area Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. D) RESOLUTION NO. 22-26 – TO PROVIDE FOR A NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE BALLFIELD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, AND THE TAKING OF BIDS THEREOF Casey Patton from ISG presented information on the proposed ballfield improvements. Public Hearing to be held April 4, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the community center. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 22-26 – To Provide for a Notice of Hearing on Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Cost for the Ballfield Improvements Project, and the Taking of Bids Thereof Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried E) RESOLUTION NO. 22-27 – TO PROVIDE FOR A NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE BALLFIELD IMPROVEMENTS – ATHLETIC LIGHTING PROJECT AND THE TAKING OF BIDS THEREOF Casey Patton presented information about the athletic lighting project. Public Hearing to be held April 4, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the community center. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 22-27 – To Provide for a Notice of Hearing on Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the Ballfield Improvements – Athletic Lighting Project and the Taking of Bids Thereof Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. F) RESOLUTION NO. 22-28 – AUTHORIZING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH STORY CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GROUP Motion by Phillips, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 22-28 – Authorizing Development Agreement with Story City Economic Development Group Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. G) RESOLUTION NO. 22-29 – SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET Public Hearing to be held March 21, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the community center. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 22-29 – Setting a Public Hearing on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. H) RESOLUTION NO. 22-30 – AUTHORIZING WEIGHT EMBARGOS ON ROADS Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 22-30 – Authorizing Weight Embargos on Roads Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. I) RESOLUTION NO. 22-31 – ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF STORY CITY’S OFFICIAL POSITION ON THE NAVIGATOR HEARTLAND GREENWAY CO2 PIPELINE Motion by Phillips, seconded by Solberg, to approve Resolution No. 22-31 – Establishing the City of Story City’s Official Position on the Navigator Heartland Greenway CO2 Pipeline Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Approve Engineering Services Agreement with MSA for Aeromod Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Jason Miller, MSA, presented information on the timeline of the engineering on the project. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Engineering Services Agreement with MSA for Aeromod Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Approve Change Order No. 1 and Change Request No. 3 for the City Hall Renovations Project Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Change Order No. 1 and Change Request No. 3 for the City Hall Renovations Project Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. PERMITS A) Sign: 1. Karl Ford – 510 Factory Outlet Drive No Action needed by council. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Residential Tax Abatement: 1. Cale and Amber Doyle – 938 8th St Motion by Solberg, seconded by Phillips, to approve Residential Tax Abatement For Cale and Amber Doyle – 938 8th St Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Motion by Sporleder, 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 Ostrem noted community use of the dumpsters at the park • CM Phillips provided a list of areas for which the Story City Municipal Electric provides un-compensated service on an annual basis There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor