City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA May 2, 2022 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday, May 2, 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: Amy Howard, Ames EDC; Nicole Engelhardt, Shanon McKinley, GCC; & Nate Hoogeveen, DNR; 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 18, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. CITIZEN APPEARANCE A) 2022 Economic Development Week Proclamation Mayor Jensen read the Proclamation. Amy Howard, Ames EDC, thanked the city for their partnership and support. B) Ashley Miller – Request to have Chickens at 417 Washington. Not present, but submitted request in writing. Motion by Solberg, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Request from Ashley Miller have Chickens at 417 Washington, with the following conditions: 1) no more than six chickens 2) removed from city if they get loose from the fenced area. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Nate Hoogeveen from the DNR presented information about a Proposed Water Trail Agreement and Projects. Mayor and council had general discussion.  LEGAL ITEMS A) RESOLUTION NO. 22-41 – APPROVING CONTRACT AND PERFORMANCE AND/OR PAYMENT BONDS FOR THE BALLFIELD IMPROVEMENTS – ATHLETIC LIGHTING PROJECT Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Solberg, to approve Resolution No. 22-41 – Approving Contract and Performance and/or Payment Bonds for the Ballfield Improvements – Athletic Lighting Project Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) RESOLUTION NO. 22-42 – APPROVING CONTRACT AND PERFORMANCE AND/OR PAYMENT BONDS FOR THE 2022 WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 22-42 – Approving Contract and performance and/or Payment Bonds for the 2022 Water Main Improvement Project Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) RESOLUTION NO. 22-43 – APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH STORY CITY ECONOMIC GROUP, LLC FOR THE DIVISION OF INCOME FROM FARM LEASE FOR THE RITLAND FARM Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Resolution No. 22-43 – Approving Agreement with Story City Economic Group, LLC for the Division of Income from Farm Lease for the Ritland Farm Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. D) RESOLUTION NO. 22-44 – APPROVING APPLICATION TO THE IOWA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY’S DESTINATION IOWA GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE CAROUSEL BALLFIELD/CONCESSION STAND PROJECT Motion by Phillips, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 22-44 – Approving Application to the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Destination Iowa Grant Program for the Carousel Ballfield/Concession Stand Project Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. E) RESOLUTION NO. 22-45 – SETTING DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE STORY CITY CONSOLIDATED URBAN RENEWAL AREA Motion by Solberg, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 22-45 – Setting Date for a Public Hearing for June 6, 2022, on Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the Story City Consolidated Urban Renewal Area Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. F) RESOLUTION NO. 22-46 – SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 BUDGET Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Resolution No. 22-46 – Setting a Public Hearing for May 16, 2022, on the Proposed Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. G) 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, SECOND READING Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, 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, Second Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. H) ORDINANCE NO. 325 – AMENDING CHAPTER 69 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF STORY CITY, IOWA TO LIMIT HOURS OF PARKING, SECOND READING Mayor Jensen noted a letter was received from Chris Isebrand in opposition to the proposed ordinance. There was general discussion between the Mayor, Council, and GCC Representatives. 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, Second Reading Aye: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: Ostrem Motion Carried.  ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR THE 2022 WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder, to Approve Change Order No. 1 for the 2022 Water Main Improvements Project Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH MSA FOR YEAR 3 OF SUMP PUMP INSPECTION PROGRAM Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to Approve Agreement with MSA for Year 3 of Sump Pump Inspection Program Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) APPROVE AMENDMENT TO YEAR 2 AGREEMENT WITH MSA FOR SUMP PUMP INSPECTION PROGRAM Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Solberg, to Approve Amendment to Year 2 Agreement with MSA for Sump Pump Inspection Program Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. D) REQUEST APPROVAL TO SLIP LINE SANITARY SEWER MAINS Motion by Solberg, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Request to Slip Line Sanitary Sewer Mains with Accujet at an estimated cost of $107, 217. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. E) REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE JOHN DEERE UTILITY VEHICLE FOR PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Motion by Solberg, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Request for Authorization to Purchase John Deere Utility Vehicle for Parks & Recreation Department Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried.  PERMITS A) Liquor: 1. Dollar General Store – 1543 Broad St. 2. Kum & Go – 1554 Broad St. 3. Ames Center for Health and Harmony – 626 Broad St. Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Phillips to approve Liquor Permits at Dollar General Store – 1543 Broad St., Kum & Go – 1554 Broad St., and Ames Center for Health and Harmony – 626 Broad St. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Building: 1. Mark and Natalie Johnson – 808 Crestview 2. Prestige Builders – 918 & 920 Henryson 3. Gabrielson Properties – 125/127 and 129/131 Larson 4. Stacy and Sheila Story – 303 Lafayette No action needed by council C) Sign: 1. First Interstate Bank – 423 Broad St No action needed by council MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) None APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Solberg, 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 • Mayor Jensen: There are two emergency management items to discuss: o 1. Forming a team of rapid action response members in case of an emergency o 2. A class that council members would take to learn council member’s roles in an emergency • CM Ostrem requested an update on planting grass in the north park o Administrator Jackson stated that weather is the cause of the delay  • CM Solberg reported that the Library has obtained a $60,000 grant for their project. Also requested update on Fareway o Adminstrator Jackson stated that Fareway is reviewing site information There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor