City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA April 3, 2023 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday April 3, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson, Attorney Larson Council Members: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Absent: None Also Present: Shanon McKinley, GCC; Nicole Engelhardt; Tyler Frederickson, EDC, Joe Lucas, Parks and Rec Superintendent, Jenny Nelson, Recreation and Aquatics Supervisor, Mike Wright, Street Superintendent, Koby Pritchard and Mark De Young, Fareway Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve the agenda. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve the March 20, 2023 minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. CITIZEN APPEARANCE A) Shanon McKinley and Nicole Engelhardt reported that the Arrow Sign is now working. LEGAL ITEMS A) RESOLUTION NO. 23-33 – SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 BUDGET Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 23-33 – Setting a Public Hearing on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) RESOLUTION NO. 23-34 – APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE FINANCIAL POLICIES Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 23-34 – Approving and Adopting the Financial Policies Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) RESOLUTION NO. 23-35 – APPROVING RELEASE OF MORTGAGE LIEN (STORY CITY HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM) AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SAME: DIANE JEPSEN - 718 PARK AVENUE Motion by Solberg, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 23-35 – Approving Release of Mortgage Lien (Story City Housing Assistance Program) and Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to Execute Same: Diane Jepsen - 718 Park Avenue Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. D) ORDINANCE NO. 336 – AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 151 – TREES OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF STORY CITY, IOWA, SECOND READING Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Ordinance No. 336 – Amending Certain Sections of Chapter 151 – Trees of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa, Second Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. E) ORDINANCE NO. 337 – AMENDING SECTION 12 OF CHAPTER 176 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF STORY CITY, IOWA, TO MAKE CHANGES IN THE RECOMMENDED SPECIES OF STREET TREES, SECOND READING Motion by Phillips, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Ordinance No. 337 – Amending Section 12 of Chapter 176 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa, to make Changes in the Recommended Species of Street Trees, Second Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Proposed Changes to Swimming Pool Fees and Schedule Jenny Nelson and Joe Lucas presented proposed fee and schedule changes for the 2023 pool season. Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Proposed Changes to Swimming Pool Fees and Schedule as recommended. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Proposed Replacement of Wing Plow Mike Wright presented a request for a Wing Plow replacement. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to approve purchase of new Wing Plow as recommended. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Request Authorization to Sell Street Sweeper Mike Wright presented a request to sell the 1999 Elgin Pelican Street Sweeper. Motion by Solberg, seconded by O’Connor, to sell the Pelican Street Sweeper to Hall Excavating for $500 Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Review and Discuss Proposed Fareway Preliminary Site Concept Koby Pritchard and Mark De Young from Fareway presented the preliminary site concept. The Mayor and Council discussed the open space, setbacks, traffic study, and storm water management on the preliminary site concept. B) Discussion on Engine Brake Prohibited Ordinance Administrator Jackson reported that the IDOT does not allow engine brake prohibited signage on the on and off ramps. After Mayor and City Council discussion, the consensus was to give additional thought and possible consideration of an ordinance at some future date. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, 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 asked about soil boring by Precision Parkway o Administrator Jackson stated that the soil boring is to assess how to best repair the street.  • CM Solberg reported that the Library Board has decided the library addition will be a single story. There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor