City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA March 6, 2023 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday March 6, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, meeting location moved to the main floor of City Hall due to construction work being done on the second floor. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson, Attorney Larson Council Members: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Absent: None Also Present: Shanon McKinley, GCC; Nicole Engelhardt, ACT Insurance Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to amend the agenda to move citizen appearance A) Erik Christian and Sara Carmichael – South Skunk WMA Watershed Plan to the March 20, 2023 agenda Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Sporleder, to approve the February 20, 2023 minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. CITIZEN APPEARANCE A) Erik Christian and Sara Carmichael – South Skunk WMA Watershed Plan- moved to March 20, 2023 agenda B) Shanon McKinley and Nicole Engelhardt – Scandinavian Days and GCC Events Shanon McKinley presented the Scandinavian Days schedule and 2023 street closure requests to council. Motion by Phillips, seconded by O’Connor, to approve the Scandinavian Days and street closure request. LEGAL ITEMS A) RESOLUTION NO. 23-27 – APPROVING CONTRACT AND PERFORMANCE AND/OR PAYMENT BONDS FOR THE BERTHA BARTLETT PUBLIC LIBRARY PHASE 1 – DEMOLITION OF TEKIPPE BUILDING PROJECT Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Solberg, Resolution No. 23-27 – Approving  Contract and Performance and/or Payment Bonds for the Bertha Bartlett Public Library Phase 1 – Demolition of Tekippe Building Project Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) RESOLUTION NO. 23-28 – 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 Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 23-28 – 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. Bids will be opened on April 12th at 10:00 a.m. and the public hearing will be April 17th at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) RESOLUTION NO. 23-29 – PROVIDE FOR NOTICE OF HEARING ON THE PROPOSED PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE 2023 STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, AND THE TAKING OF BIDS Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 23-29 – Provide for Notice of Hearing on the Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the 2023 Street Improvements Project, and the Taking of Bids. Bids will be opened on April 12th at 10:00 a.m. and the public hearing will be April 17th at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. D) 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, SECOND READING Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, 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, Second Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. E) TABLE CONSIDERATION OF BALLFIELD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT BID PROPOSALS TO THE MARCH 20, 2023, CITY COUNCIL MEETING Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder, to Table Consideration of Ballfield Improvements Project Bid Proposals to the March 20, 2023, City Council Meeting Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Approve Renewal of General Insurance Nicole Engelhardt presented the General Insurance summary to council. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Renewal of General Insurance Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Approve Residential Tax Abatement: 1. Stacy and Sheila Story – 303 Lafayette Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve Residential Tax Abatement For Stacy and Sheila Story – 303 Lafayette Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Discussion on Sump Pump Collector Line Program Sump Pump Collector Line Program was presented for consideration for those affected by sump pump discharge into their yards in some neighborhoods. No action taken. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Sporleder, to approve payment of Bills and Claims Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS REGARDING NON-AGENDA ITEMS • CM O’Connor requested information on Fareway plans specific to green space and set backs per city ordinance • CM Ostrem requested for information on the new utility billing online payment process. • Administrator Jackson reported one of the officers will be leaving There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 6:39 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor