City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA October 3, 2022 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday, October 3, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson, Attorney Larson Council Members: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Absent: None Also Present: Matt Sporleder, Chief of Police; Mike McGuigan, First Responders Chief and Dave Kost, First Responders; Faith Arnold, Roland-Story Kids Club; Roger McFarland and Charles Petersen; Tammy Kratz Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to amend the agenda that Legal Item E) Ordinance No. 332 – Amending Chapter 65 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa to Amend Where a Four-Way Stop is Required, First Reading, Be Corrected To Include Three Way Stop Intersections. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve the September 19, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. CITIZEN APPEARANCE A) Faith Arnold – Roland-Story Kids Club Faith Arnold presented a summary of Kid’s Club activities and Encouraged Attendance At The Upcoming Open House. LEGAL ITEMS A) RESOLUTION NO. 22-65 – APPROVING AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) GRANT AGREEMENT WITH STORY COUNTY FOR BERTHA BARTLETT PUBLIC LIBRARY EXPANSION PROJECT Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Solberg, to approve Resolution No. 22-65 – Approving American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant Agreement with Story County for Bertha Bartlett Public Library Expansion Project Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) ORDINANCE NO. 329 – AMENDING SECTION 22.02 OF THE CODE OFORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF STORY CITY, IOWA TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF TRUSTEES OF THE LIBRARY BOARD, WAIVE TWO READINGS AND PROCEED TO FINAL READING Council Member Solberg introduced Ordinance No. 329 – Amending Section 22.02 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa to Increase the Number of Trustees of the Library Board. It was moved by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to adopt Ordinance 329. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Phillips, to suspend the statutory rule requiring an ordinance to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is finally passed. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Solberg, to approve Ordinance No. 329- Amending Section 22.02 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa to Increase the Number of Trustees of the Library Board. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) ORDINANCE NO. 330 – AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF STORY CITY, IOWA BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL, FIRST READING Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Ordinance No. 330 – Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa by Amending Provisions Pertaining to Alcoholic Beverage Control, First Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. D) ORDINANCE NO. 331- AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF STORY CITY, IOWA BY ADDING CHAPTER 79, ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE AND OFF ROAD UTILITY VEHICLE, TO PERMIT TO BE OPERATED ON CITY STREETS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, FIRST READING Motion by Ostrem, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Ordinance No. 331- Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa by Adding Chapter 79, All Terrain Vehicle and Off Road Utility Vehicle, to Permit to Be  Operated on City Streets Under Certain Conditions, First Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. E) ORDINANCE NO. 332 – AMENDING CHAPTER 65 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF STORY CITY, IOWA TO AMEND WHERE A THREE -WAY AND FOUR-WAY STOP IS REQUIRED, FIRST READING Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder, to amend Ordinance No. 332 – Amending Chapter 65 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa to Amend Where a Three and Four-Way Stop is Required, First Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Preliminary Discussion on the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget: Police, Fire, and First Responders Police Chief Matt Sporleder presented information to the council on expenses of the past year and expected budgetary needs in FY 23/24. First Responders Chief Mike McGuigan presented information to the council on expenses of the past year and expected budgetary needs in FY 23/24. Dave Kost presented information to the council about cost and options for replacing an ambulance and the need for this in the next 2 to 3 years. B) Approve Construction Pay Applications: 1. Ballfields Athletic Light Project – No. 3 Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Pay App #3 for $54, 763.75 for Van Maanen Electric for the Story City Athletic Lighting Project Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Solberg, to approve Change Order No. #3 for $2,388.50. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. D) Consider Proposed Salary/Wage Adjustments Discussion with Mayor and Council on Compensation Study that was reviewed at the August 29th work session. No action taken.  PERMITS A) Sign: 1. Soil View – 1803 Rich Olive Drive No action taken. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Sewer Bill Adjustment for 913 Linn St. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor to approve Sewer Bill Adjustment for 913 Linn St. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Sewer Bill Adjustment for 1209 Hickory Court, 1201 Wicks Way, and 1213 Wicks Way Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Sewer Bill Adjustment for 1209 Hickory Court, 1201 Wicks Way, and 1213 Wicks Way Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Motion by Solberg, seconded by O’Connor, to approve payment of bills and claims. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS REGARDING NON-AGENDA ITEMS • C.M. O’Connor: Requested update on Fareway o Administrator Jackson: Story City EDC continues to work on this • Administrator Jackson: Upcoming meetings will need to include o Updating the Urban Renewal Plan o Purchase of water rights on the land purchased from Ritland Farms o Approval of new library board appointments There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m. ATTEST: ________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor