City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA October 17, 2022 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday, October 17, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson, Attorney Larson Council Members: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Absent: Solberg Also Present: Lysle MacDonald, Fire Chief; Mike Wright, Street Superintendent; Randy Martindale, Water/Wastewater Superintendent; Al Hermanson; Theresa Stromberg- Murphy, CGA; Lisa Anderson Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve the agenda. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve the October 3, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. CITIZEN APPEARANCE Al Hermanson spoke to the mayor and council in opposition to the proposed stop sign ordinance amendment. He expressed concerns about agriculture vehicles being able to make the turn. He suggested lowering the speed limit entering city limits. PUBLIC HEARINGS A) Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the Railroad Crossing Improvement Project Mayor Jensen opened the public hearing. With no public input, Mayor Jensen closed the public hearing LEGAL ITEMS A) Resolution No. 22-66 – Finally Approving and Confirming the Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the Railroad Crossing Improvement Project Theresa Stromberg-Murphy, CGA, informed council that there were no bids  presented for this project. She indicated that the project will be re-bid in the spring. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 22- 66 – Finally Approving and Confirming the Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the Railroad Crossing Improvement Project Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Resolution No. 22-67 – Authorizing the Use of a Preliminary Official Statement for the Sale of Taxable General Obligation Property Acquisition Bonds, Series 2022B Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder, Resolution No. 22-67 – Authorizing the Use of a Preliminary Official Statement for the Sale of Taxable General Obligation Property Acquisition Bonds, Series 2022B Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Resolution No. 22-68 – Amending the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Salary Schedule Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Resolution No. 22-68 – Amending the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Salary Schedule Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. D) Resolution No. 22-69 – Approving Second Amendment to Verizon Cell Tower Lease Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 22-69 – Approving Second Amendment to Verizon Cell Tower Lease Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. E) Resolution No. 22-70 – Setting Forth a Proposal for the Sale of City Owned Real Estate (to American Packaging Corporation) and Setting a Public Hearing Motion by Phillips, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Resolution No. 22-70 – Setting Forth a Proposal for the Sale of City Owned Real Estate (to American Packaging Corporation) and Setting a Public Hearing  Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. F) Ordinance No. 330 – Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa by Amending Provisions Pertaining to Alcoholic Beverage Control, Second 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, Second Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. G) 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, Second Reading Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Ostrem, 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, Second Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. H) Ordinance No. 332 – Amending Chapter 65 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa to Amend Where a Three-Way Stop and Four-Way Stop are Required, Second Reading Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Ordinance No. 332 – Amending Chapter 65 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa to Amend Where a Three-Way Stop and Four-Way Stop are Required, Second Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Preliminary Discussion on the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget: Fire, Streets, and Water & Wastewater Fire Chief Lysle MacDonald spoke about the number of calls and thanked the council for the fire truck, which is regularly used. Street Superintendent, Mike Wright, spoke about expenses of the past year and  upcoming expected budgetary needs. Water/Wastewater superintendent Randy Martindale, presented information about the budgetary expenses of the past year. He discussed the slip lining of sanitary sewer mains that is currently taking place. B) Approve Construction Pay Applications: 1. City Hall Renovations Project – No. 7 Approve Project Change Orders: 1. Ballfields Athletic Lighting Project – No. 2 Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Construction Pay Applications for City Hall Renovations Project – No. 7 for $18,006.97 and Change Order for Ballfields Athletic Lighting Project – No. 2 for $1,061.02 Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Approve Residential Tax Abatement Applications: 1. Tyler and Megan Frederiksen – 1218 Northridge Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Ostrem, to Approve Residential Tax Abatement Applications for Tyler and Megan Frederiksen – 1218 Northridge Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Appointments to Bertha Bartlett Public Library Board of Trustees – Mayor Appoints Subject to Approval by the City Council Mayor Jensen appointed Laura Donaldson and Theresa Sens to the Library Board. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Sporleder, to approve appointments. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Schedule Special City Council Meeting for October 31st at 4:30 p.m. Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Schedule Special City Council Meeting for October 31st at 4:30 p.m. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried.  APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Motion by Ostrem, seconded by O’Connor, to approve payment of bills and claims. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS REGARDING NON-AGENDA ITEMS • C.M. Phillips: Thanked Officer Haskin for walking the Broad St. area for recent weekend events • Administrator Jackson: o Story City EDC continues to work on Fareway o Discussed the upcoming mayor and council goal setting session There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. ATTEST: ________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor