City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA August 15, 2022 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday, August 15, 2022, at 7:00 pm at the Community Center. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson Council Members: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Absent: Attorney Larson Also Present: Shanon McKinley, GCC; 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 approve the agenda. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Sporleder, to approve the August 1, 2022 regular meeting minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. CITIZEN APPEARANCE A) Ashley Keech – Parking on Larson Avenue Discussion with Mayor and Council about parking on Larson and concerns about visibility and traffic B) Shanon McKinley of the GCC informed council that there are multiple ribbon cuttings coming up, and that the Mural Project was reported in the Des Moines register. PUBLIC HEARING A) Proposal to Enter Into a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and to Borrow Money in a Principal Amount Not to Exceed $732,500 Mayor Jensen opened the public hearing. With no public comment, Mayor Jensen closed the public meeting. LEGAL ITEMS A) RESOLUTION NO. 22-60 – TAKING ADDITIONAL ACTION WITH RESPECT TO A SEWER REVENUE LOAN AND DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING, APPROVING AND SECURING  THE PAYMENT OF A $732,500 SEWER REVENUE LOAN AND DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENT ANTICIPATION PROJECT NOTE (IFA INTERIM LOAN AND DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENT) Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Solberg, to approve Resolution No. 22-60 – Taking Additional Action with Respect to Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and Authorizing, Approving and Securing the Payment of a $732,500 Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement Anticipation Project Note (IFA Interim Loan and Disbursement Agreement) Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) RESOLUTION NO. 22-61 – APPROVING APPLICATION TO THE IOWA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY’S IOWA RURAL ENRICHMENT GRANT PROGRAM FOR NORTH PARK SIGNAGE Motion by Phillips, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 22-61 – Approving Application to the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Iowa Rural Enrichment Grant Program for North Park Signage Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) RESOLUTION NO. 22-62 – SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF REAL ESTATE INTO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF STORY CITY, IOWA Motion by Solberg, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 22-62 – Setting a Public Hearing on a Proposed Voluntary Annexation of Real Estate into the Corporate Limits of the City of Story City, Iowa Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. D) ORDINANCE NO. 328 – AMENDING SECTION 99.07 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF STORY CITY, IOWA TO ESTABLISH SEWER USER CHARGE FOR SEWER ONLY CUSTOMERS, FIRST READING Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Ordinance No. 328 – Amending Section 99.07 of the Code of Ordinances of Story City, Iowa to Establish Sewer User Charge for Sewer Only Customers, First Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried.  ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Approve Engagement Letter with Dorsey as Bond Counsel for SRF Sewer Improvement Financing Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Phillips, to approve engagement letter with Dorsey as Bond Counsel for SRF Sewer Improvement Financing Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Approve Construction Pay Applications: 1. City Hall Renovations Project No. 5 2. 2022 Water Main Improvement Project No. 1 Motion by Phillips, seconded by Solberg, to approve City Hall Renovations Project No. 5 for the total of $6,739.56, and the 2022 Water Main Improvement Project No. 1 for the total of $72,009. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. PERMITS A) Sign: 1. Gabrielson Properties – 113/115 Larson Ave, City Council Action Required Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Sign Permit for 113/115 Larson Ave. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Discussion Regarding ATV/UTV Ordinance Mayor and Council reviewed and discussed City of Nevada proposed ordinance. Discussion primarily centered on the prohibited streets section of the ordinance. The suggestion of a subcommittee was proposed and accepted in order for the issue to be further studied. B) Sidewalk Improvement Application: 1. Scott Als – 1336 Park View Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Sidewalk Improvement Application Scott Als – 1336 Park View Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None  Motion Carried. C) Approve Setting Future Council Meetings: 1. Work Session – Monday, August 29th at 4:00 p.m. 2. Regular Meeting – Tuesday, September 6th at 7:00 p.m. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to approve setting future council meetings Work Session – Monday, August 29th at 4:00 p.m. and Regular Meeting – Tuesday, September 6th at 7:00 p.m. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Motion by O’Connor, 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 • Administrator Jackson reported that the lighting for the Ballfield Project would be installed the week of August 29th. • CM Solberg requested a status update on the delivery of the tractor to the Street Department • CM O’Connor requested an update on the City Hall Renovation Project There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. ATTEST: ________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor