City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA September 6, 2022 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at 7:00 pm at the Community Center. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson, Attorney Larson Council Members: Ostrem, Phillips, Sporleder Absent: Council Members Solberg, O’Connor Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Sporleder, to approve the agenda. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, to approve the August 15, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes, August 24, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes, and August 29, 2022 Work Session Minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. LEGAL ITEMS A) 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, SECOND READING Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder, 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, Second Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Approve Underwriting Engagement Letter and Disclosures with UMB for General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2022 and Dissemination Agent Agreements Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve Underwriting Engagement Letter and Disclosures with UMB for General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2022 and Dissemination Agent Agreements Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried B) Approve Construction Pay Applications 1. North Park Phase 3 Improvements – No. 4 Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder, to approve North Park Project #4 in the amount of $39,202.96 Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Request for Sewer Bill Adjustment for 827 Lafayette Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, to approve sewer bill adjustment for 827 Lafayette for $140.62. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Discussion Regarding No Parking on Larson Avenue No action taken. General discussion. Council will continue observing the issue. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Payment of Bills and Claims. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS REGARDING NON-AGENDA ITEMS • Attorney Larson: Appreciative of the new overpasses and bridge approaches • Clerk Slifka: Financial Audit to start the week of the 12th • CM Ostrem: Branches hanging lower than 8ft in the area west of the clinic on 8th St. • Mayor Jensen: Requested update on ATV issue  o CM Ostrem: Subcommittee has had productive discussion • CM Sporleder: Requested update on grocery store o Administrator Jackson reported that there have been no updates since previous discussion There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 7:14 p.m. ATTEST: ________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor