City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA April 17, 2023 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday April 17, 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, Nick Hermanson, EDC, Dylan Kline, Ames EDC; Koby Pritchard, Fareway; Theresa Murphy, CGA; Mitch Holtz, Fox Engineering Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, to amend the agenda to include the 2023 Ames Economic Development Week Proclamation. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder, to approve the April 3, 2023 minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. CITIZEN APPEARANCE Mayor Jensen read the 2023 Ames Economic Development Week Proclamation. Dylan Kline thanked the council and the Story City EDC for their support and cooperation. PUBLIC HEARINGS A) Proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget Mayor Jensen opened the public hearing. With no public comment, Mayor Jensen closed the public hearing. B) Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the 2023 Street Improvements Project Mayor Jensen opened the public hearing. With no public comment, Mayor Jensen closed the public hearing. C) 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 comment, Mayor Jensen closed the public hearing.  LEGAL ITEMS A) Resolution No. 23-36 – Adopting the Fiscal Year July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 Budget Motion by Ostrem, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 23-36 – Adopting the Fiscal Year July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 Budget Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Resolution No. 23-37 – Finally Approving and Confirming the Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contact, and Estimate of Cost for the 2023 Street Improvements Project Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 23-37 – Finally Approving and Confirming the Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contact, and Estimate of Cost for the 2023 Street Improvements Project Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Resolution No. 23-38 – Awarding Contract for the 2023 Street Improvements Project Theresa Murphy, CGA, reported to council that the low bid came from Manatts. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 23-38 – Awarding Contract for the 2023 Street Improvements Project in the amount of $190,384. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. D) Resolution No. 23-39 – Finally Approving and Confirming the Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the Railroad Crossing Improvement Project Motion by Phillips, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 23-39 – Finally Approving and Confirming the Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the Railroad Crossing Improvement Project Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. E) Resolution No. 23-40 – Awarding Contract for the Railroad Crossing Improvement Project Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Solberg, to approve Resolution N0. 23-40 – Awarding Contract for the Railroad Crossing Improvement Project in the amount  of $187,648.20. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. F) Ordinance No. 336 – Amending Certain Sections of Chapter 151 – Trees of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa, Final Reading Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to approve Ordinance No. 336 – Amending Certain Sections of Chapter 151 – Trees of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa, Final Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. G) 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, Final Reading Motion by Solberg, 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, Final Reading 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 presented request for guidance from council regarding the traffic study and the storm water drainage as it affects the project. Mitch Holtz, presented information about the city codes and the reason and purpose of a traffic study. General consensus was that the storm water detention would be based on what exists prior to the proposed development, but would require the traffic study. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Solberg, 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 Phillips someone ran over the barricade at the cemetery • Mayor Jensen: the painting in City Hall looks very good There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor