City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA February 20, 2023 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday February 20, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson, Attorney Larson Council Members: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Absent: CM Ostrem Also Present: Shanon McKinley, GCC; Nicole Engelhardt, Tyler Frederickson, EDC; Casey Patton, ISG Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve the agenda. Aye: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by Solberg, seconded by Phillips, to approve the February 6, 2023 minutes. Aye: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS A) Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the Ballfield Improvements Project Mayor Jensen opened the public hearing. With no public comment, Mayor Jensen closed the public hearing. B) Proposed Maximum Property Tax Dollars to Certify for Levy for the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget Mayor Jensen opened the public hearing. With no public comment, Mayor Jensen closed the public hearing. C) Proposed Loan Agreement in a Principal Amount Not to Exceed $50,000 for Acquiring Vehicles and Equipment for the Police and/or Street Departments Mayor Jensen opened the public hearing. With no public comment, Mayor Jensen closed the public hearing. D) Proposed Sales of Real Estate by the City of Story City to B&L Properties Mayor Jensen opened the public hearing. With no public comment, Mayor Jensen closed the public hearing.  LEGAL ITEMS A) Resolution No. 23-20 – Authorizing Memorandum of Understanding with Fareway Stores, Inc. Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 23-20 – Authorizing Memorandum of Understanding with Fareway Stores, Inc. Aye: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Resolution No. 23-21 – Finally Approving the Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the Ballfield Improvements Project Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 23-21 – Finally Approving the Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the Ballfield Improvements Project Aye: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Table Consideration of Ballfield Improvements Project Bid Proposals to the March 6, 2023, City Council Meeting Casey Patton, ISG, was present to review bids and answer questions about the project. The general consensus was that additional discussion was needed about the project. Motion by Solberg, seconded by O’Connor, to Table Consideration of Ballfield Improvements Project Bid Proposals to the March 6, 2023, City Council Meeting Aye: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. D) Resolution No. 23-22 – Approving the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Maximum Property Tax Dollars Motion by Solberg, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 23-22 – Approving the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Maximum Property Tax Dollars Aye: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. E) Resolution No. 23-23 - Taking Additional Action on Proposal to Enter into a General Obligation Equipment Acquisition Loan Agreement and Providing for the Levy of Taxes to Pay General Obligation Equipment Acquisition Loan Note Motion by Phillips, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 23-23 - Taking Additional Action on Proposal to Enter into a General Obligation  Equipment Acquisition Loan Agreement and Providing for the Levy of Taxes to Pay General Obligation Equipment Acquisition Loan Note Aye: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. F) Resolution No. 23-24 – Approving the Sale of City Owned Real Estate to B&L Properties, L.L.C. and Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to Execute a Deed for Same Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 23-24 – Approving the Sale of City Owned Real Estate to B&L Properties, L.L.C. and Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to Execute a Deed for Same Aye: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. G) Resolution No. 23-25 – Approving Executed Deed to B&L Properties, L.L.C. and Authorizing Delivery of Same to Said Grantee Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Solberg, to approve Resolution No. 23-25 – Approving Executed Deed to B&L Properties, L.L.C. and Authorizing Delivery of Same to Said Grantee Aye: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. H) Resolution No. 23-26 – Approving Economic Development Agreement with B&L Properties, L.L.C Motion by Phillips, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 23-26 – Approving Economic Development Agreement with B&L Properties, L.L.C Aye: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. I) Ordinance No. 334 – Amending Section 166.21, Subsection 12, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa, Regarding the Location of Accessory Structures, First Reading Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Ordinance No. 334 – Amending Section 166.21, Subsection 12, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa, Regarding the Location of Accessory Structures, First Reading Aye: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried.  ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Approve Engagement Letter with UMB Financial Services for Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Solberg, to Approve Engagement Letter with UMB Financial Services for Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Aye: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Tax Abatement Applications: 1. Steven and Rozanne Hodnefield – 918 Henryson St. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Tax Abatement Applications for Steven and Rozanne Hodnefield – 918 Henryson St. Aye: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve payment of Bills and Claims Aye: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS REGARDING NON-AGENDA ITEMS • CM Phillips requested on explanation on some of the terminology in the Police report. There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 6:31 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor