City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA April 18, 2022 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday, April 18, 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, Shanon McKinley, GCC; Matt Garber, CGA; Matt Sporleder, Chief of Police Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder, to approve the agenda. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve the April 4, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. LEGAL ITEMS A) RESOLUTION NO. 22-39 – AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE 2022 WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Matt Garber, GCA, presented information to the council about the project. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 22-39 – Awarding Contract for the 2022 Water Main Improvement Project Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) RESOLUTION NO. 22-40 – APPROVING INDEMNITY AGREEMENT WITH MOVE UP L.C. TO ALLOW BEAUTIFICATION OF DOWNTOWN Motion by Phillips, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Resolution No. 22-40 – Approving Indemnity Agreement with Move Up L.C. to Allow Beautification of Downtown Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) ORDINANCE NO. 324 – AMENDING CHAPTER 69 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF STORY CITY, IOWA TO ESTABLISH A NEW LOCATION WHERE PARKING IS PROHIBITED, FIRST READING Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Ordinance No. 324 – Amending Chapter 69 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa to Establish a New Location Where Parking is Prohibited, First Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. D) ORDINANCE NO. 325 – AMENDING CHAPTER 69 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF STORY CITY, IOWA TO LIMIT HOURS OF PARKING, FIRST READING Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Phillips, to approve Ordinance No. 325 – Amending Chapter 69 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa to Limit Hours of Parking, First Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) APPROVE CONSTRUCTION PAY APPLICATION NO. 1 FOR THE CITY HALL RENOVATIONS PROJECT Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Construction Pay Application No. 1 for the City Hall Renovations Project for the cost of $158,593.53 Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO CONDUCT COMPENSATION/WAGE STUDY Administrator Jackson presented information to the council about the need for an updated study. Motion by Solberg, seconded by Phillips, to approve Request for Authorization to Conduct Compensation/Wage Study for the cost of $13,500. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried.  PERMITS A) Building: 1. Brian McNamara – 305 Sunrise B) Sign: 1. KMJ Enterprises – 107 Industrial Park Rd No action needed by council. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) FRAN KINNE ESTATE MIN-GRANT ALLOCATIONS Administrator Jackson presented information about offering mini-grants for the purposes specified in the will and utilizing the interest from the fund as previously approved by council. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by O’Connor, to approve two mini-grants of $1,250 each for the painting of the mural and the upcoming Judge Story Theatrical Troupe performance. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) TAX ABATEMENTS 1. Joseph Cannon – 919 Henryson Motion by O’Connnor, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Tax Abatement, Joseph Cannon, 919 Henryson. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) REQUEST TO CLOSE STREETS ON APRIL 30TH FOR ROLAND-STORY PROM Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to approve request to Close Streets on April 30th for Roland-Story Prom Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Motion by Phillips, seconded by Ostrem, 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: o The new picnic tables at the park are really nice. Good choice by Joe. • Mayor Jensen: o We should put a sign on the mulch on Elm letting people know it is free for the city residents There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 7:19 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor