City Council
Regular MeetingStory City, IA · May 16, 2022
Minutes
STORY CITY, IOWA May 16, 2022
Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday, May 16, 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 Sporleder, Chief of
Police, Chris Isebrand, Eric Hart, and multiple members of Scout Troop 101.
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 May 2, 2022 Regular Meeting
Minutes.
Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder
Nay: None
Motion Carried.
CITIZEN APPEARANCE
A) Scouts
Members of Troop 101 thanked the Mayor and Council for their support. They
identified past and future projects and adventures.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A) Proposed Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget
Mayor Jensen opened the public hearing. With no public comment, Mayor Jensen
closed the public hearing.
LEGAL ITEMS
A) RESOLUTION NO. 22-47 – AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR
FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 2022
Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Solberg to approve Resolution No. 22-47 –
Amending the Current Budget for Fiscal Year Ending June 2022
Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder
Nay: None
Motion Carried.
B) RESOLUTION NO. 22-48 – APPROVING SOUTH SKUNK RIVER
WATER TRAIL MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
Motion by Ostrem, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 22-48 –
Approving South Skunk River Water Trail Memorandum of Agreement
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, FINAL
READING
Motion by Phillips, seconded by Ostrem, 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, Final 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, FINAL READING
Request by CM Solberg to place the item on the agenda again in 6 months to
review.
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, Final Reading
Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder
Nay: None
Motion Carried.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
A) City Hall Renovations Project:
1. Approve Construction Pay Application No. 2
2. Approve Change Order No. 2
Motion by Solberg, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Construction Pay
Application No. 2 for $66,421.06 and Change Order No. 2 for $6551.34.
Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder
Nay: None
Motion Carried.
PERMITS
A) Liquor:
1. Los Altos – 1520 Broad St
Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Liquor Permit, Los Altos- 1520
Broad St.
Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder
Nay: None
Motion Carried.
B) Sign:
1. Yesway – 527 Park Ave
2. Eby – 1708 Eby Dr.
No action needed by council.
MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
A) Appointment of Mark Jackson as Representative and Tyler Fredericksen as
Alternate to Story County Economic Development Group Board
Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to appoint Mark Jackson as
Representative and Tyler Fredericksen as Alternate to Story County Economic
Development Group Board
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: Requested update on the light poles for the North Park project
o Items are on order
There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
ATTEST:
__________________________ _________________________
Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor
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