City Council

Story City, Iowa September 19, 2022 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday, September 19, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Center. Present: Mayor Jensen and Administrator Jackson Council Members: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Absent: Attorney Larson Also Present: Police Chief Sporleder and Matt Garber, CGA Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve the agenda Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve the September 6, 2022 regular meeting minutes Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. CITIZEN APPEARANCE None PUBLIC HEARINGS A) Proposed Voluntary Annexation of Real Estate into the Corporate Limits of the City of Story City, Iowa Mayor Jensen opened the public hearing. With no public comment, Mayor Jensen closed the public hearing. LEGAL ITEMS A) Resolution No. 22-63 – Approving Annexation of New Territory into the Corporate Limits of the City of Story City, Iowa Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 22-63 approving annexation of new territory into the corporate limits of the City of Story City, Iowa.  Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Resolution No. 22-64 – Provide for Notice of Hearing on the Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the Railroad Crossing Improvement Project, and the Taking of Bids Matt Garber, CGA, reviewed the plans for the proposed improvements to the railroad crossings at Broad Street and Washington Street. The public hearing will be on October 17th at 7:00 p.m. and bids will be opened and announced on October 12th at 10:00 a.m. Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 22-64 Provide for notice of hearing on the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the Railroad Crossing Improvement Project, and the taking of bids. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Ordinance No. 328 – Amending Section 99.07 of the Code of Ordinances of Story City, Iowa to Establish Sewer User Charge for Sewer Only Customer, Final 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, final reading. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Approve Construction Pay Applications: Motion by Solberg, seconded by Ostrem, to approve construction pay application No. 2 in the amount of $269,354.45 for the Ballfields Athletic Lighting Project and construction pay application No. 6 in the amount of $52,148.19 for the City Hall Renovations Project.  Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Approve Engineering Services Agreement with CGA for 2023 HMA Overlay Project Administrator Jackson reviewed the proposed agreement with CGA for the 2023 HMA Overlay Project. The proposed streets to be improved include: Story Street from Grand to Grove and SW Forty Oaks Drive from Hillcrest to Twenty Oaks. The engineering services agreement with CGA is in an amount not-to-exceed $29,400. The total project cost is estimated at $245,000 with financing coming from the Road Use Fund. Motion by Phillips, seconded by O’Connor, to approve engineering services agreement with CGA for 2023 HMA Overlay Project. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. PERMITS A) Liquor Motion by Solberg, seconded by Phillips, to approve liquor permit for River Bend Golf Course – 720 Forest Ave. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Tax Abatements Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Ostrem, to approve the tax abatement for John Cummins & Theresa Sens – 641 Lafayette Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Discussion on Proposed ATV/UTV Ordinance Mayor and Council reviewed and discussed the proposed ATV/UTV ordinance. The proposed ordinance will be placed on the October 3rd agenda for first reading. C) Discussion on Adding Four-Way Stop Intersections Mayor and Council discussed adding four-way stop sign at the intersection of Hillcrest Drive and First Street and at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Roosevelt Street. Police Chief Sporleder indicated that vehicles have a tendency to travel at a high rate of speed coming into and leaving the city on Hillcrest Drive and Grand Avenue and recommends four-way stop sign at the proposed intersections. The consensus was that a proposed ordinance be placed on the October 3rd agenda for first reading. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Sporleder, to approve bills and claims. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS REGARDING NONAGENDA ITEMS CM Ostrem: Noted that the shoulder at the northeast corner of the on/off ramp needs to be back filled. Administrator Jackson said he would contact the DOT since this is their project. CM Phillips: Asked a question regarding the Ballfields Lighting Project. The contractor still has work to be completed. Administrator Jackson: City was asked to obtain a cost estimate for a sump pump collector line on Viking Road. Council committee (Solberg and Sporleder) will meet to review and make a recommendation to the council. There being no further business before the council the meeting was adjourned at 7:27 p.m. ATTEST: Mark A. Jackson, City Administrator Mike Jensen, Mayor