City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA March 21, 2022 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday, March 21, 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: Nicole Engelhardt, ACT Insurance 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 March 7, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. CITIZEN APPEARANCE N/A PUBLIC HEARINGS A) Proposed 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. 22-32 – ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2022 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023 BUDGET Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Solberg, to approve Resolution No. 22-32 – Adopting the Fiscal Year July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 Budget Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) TABLE CONSIDERATION OF 2022 WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT BID PROPOSALS TO APRIL 4, 2022, CITY COUNCIL MEETING Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to approve Table Consideration of 2022 Water Main Improvement Bid Proposals to April 4, 2022, City Council Meeting  Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Approve Renewal of General Insurance Nicole Engelhardt presented information to the council about the General Insurance policy and the current rates. There was discussion about the cyber security policy rates which were not available from ICAP in time for the meeting. Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Renewal of General Insurance for $112,571.68, and to authorized City Administrator Jackson to approve the cyber security policy when it becomes available. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. PERMITS A) N/A MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) N/A APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Motion by Phillips, 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 • Administrator Jackson: o Stated that the north park will be seeded to grass soon, and electrical work will be completed soon as well o Added that the sump pump inspection program will be starting its third year this summer o Reported there were several contractors that have taken plans on the ballfields project o He also reported that the engineering for the RR project on Washington and Broad will be ready to start soon • CM Solberg reported concerns about downtown parking and that many business owners have been parking in front of neighboring businesses during the day, which blocks customer parking • CM Ostrem also reported concerns about parking on Forest with regard to the narrowing of the road and visibility concerns for children crossing to the elementary school There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 7:34 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor