City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA August 1, 2022 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday, August 1, 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: Andrew Potratz, RScityserve; Multiple members of the public pertaining to ATV/UTV vehicles within the city limits; Chief of Police, Matt Sporleder Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to amend the agenda and move Citizen Appearance item A) Ashley Keech- Parking on Larson Avenue, to the next meeting on August 15, 2022. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to amend the July 18, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes to correct the consent list on the claims, and to approve the July 25, 2022 special meeting minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. CITIZEN APPEARANCE A) Ashley Keech – Parking on Larson Avenue Item Moved to August 15, 2022 Council Agenda B) Nick Anderson – Operating ATV/UTV within City Limits Nick Anderson was not present, however, members of the public presented a request to council for consideration of an ordinance allowing ATV/UTV vehicles to operate within the city limits. There was general discussion. Mayor and Council will further discuss at August 15th meeting. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Request Authorization to Sell Water Vehicle Motion by Solberg, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Request for Authorization to Sell Water Vehicle for $2000. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried.  PERMITS A) Liquor: 1. American Legion – 301 Washington 2. Carousel Lanes – 215 W. Broad Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to approve Liquor Permits for American Legion – 301 Washington and Carousel Lanes – 215 W. Broad Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Request from RScityserve to use pool parking lot on August 17th Andrew Potratz requested permission to use the pool parking lot for a food truck on August 17th from 5-7 p.m. Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Ostrem to approve the Request from RScityserve to use pool parking lot on August 17th Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Sidewalk Improvement Application: 1. Sherry Erickson – 327 Pennsylvania Ave Motion by Solberg, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Sidewalk Improvement Application for Sherry Erickson—327 Pennsylvania Ave. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Rick Haberkorn, 525 Lafayette – Request for Sanitary Sewer Adjustment Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Rick Haberkorn, 525 Lafayette – Request for Sanitary Sewer Adjustment of $22.78. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. D) Discussion on Timberland Ridge Subdivision Sanitary Sewer Charge General Discussion on the issue. No action taken  APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Motion by Solberg, seconded by Phillips, 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 Phillips informed Chief Sporleder that she has seen a juvenile driving a golf cart in the cemetery a number of times • CM Ostrem asked about trimming trees to the height of 8 feet. o Administrator Jackson asked that the council forward to him the addresses needing trimming and he will send a letter to property owners with low hanging branches over walkways and streets o Mayor Jensen identified that the parks department is trimming trees, but it is a work in progress There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m. ATTEST: ________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor