City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA May 1, 2023 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday May 1, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson Council Members: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Absent: Attorney Larson Also Present: Shanon McKinley, GCC; Nicole Engelhardt, EDC Motion by Ostrem, seconded by O’Connor, to approve the agenda. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Solberg, to approve the April 17, 2023 minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. CITIZEN APPEARANCE Shanon McKinley requested information on the weight embargo on Maple Ct. LEGAL ITEMS A) RESOLUTION NO. 23-41 – PROVIDE FOR NOTICE OF HEARING ON THE PROPOSED PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CAROUSEL BALLFIELD FENCING PROJECT, AND THE TAKING OF BIDS Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 23-41 – Provide for Notice of Hearing on the Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the Carousel Ballfield Fencing Project, and the Taking of Bids. Bid opening to be May 25th at 2:00 at City Hall, Public hearing to be held on June 5th, 2023 at City Hall at 6 p.m. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) RESOLUTION NO. 23-42 – SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Resolution No. 23-42 – Setting a Public Hearing on the Proposed Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget, date of public hearing for May 15th at 6 p.m. at City Hall. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried.  ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH MSA FOR YEAR 4 OF SUMP PUMP INSPECTION PROGRAM Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Phillips, to approve Agreement with MSA for Year 4 of Sump Pump Inspection Program Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) REQUEST APPROVAL TO SLIP LINE SANITARY SEWER MAINS Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Sporleder, to approve request to Slip Line Sanitary Sewer Mains as presented Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) REQUEST APPROVAL TO SLIP LINE STORM SEWER MAIN AND LEVY AGAINST DRAINAGE DISTRICT Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Request to Slip Line Storm Sewer Main as presented and to approve a levy against Drainage District Story City #53 at 1,358% of its original assessed value of $2,429.88 with assessments due and payable on or before October 2, 2023. Any parcel with an assessment of more than $500 may request, in writing, that the assessment be spread over a series of 10 annual payments at 6% interest. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. D) REQUEST FOR ONE-TIME MERIT BONUS FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER SUPERINTENDENT ISAAC RAHTO Motion by Solberg, seconded by Phillips, to approve Request for One-Time Merit Bonus for Water and Wastewater Superintendent Isaac Rahto Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried PERMITS A) Liquor: 1. Kum & Go – 1554 Broad St. 2. Dollar General – 1543 Broad St. Motion by Phillips, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Liquor Permits for Kum & Go – 1554 Broad St. and Dollar General – 1543 Broad St. Aye: Ostrem, 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: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS REGARDING NON-AGENDA ITEMS • CM O’Connor requested an update on Fareway. o Administrator Jackson reported that Fareway has requested additional funds from the city and EDC to put towards the traffic study • CM Solberg reported that the library project is moving forward with final design and the bidding process. • CM Phillips requested information on dumpsters that are on the street • Mayor Jensen reported on a meeting about the theater • Administrator Jackson reported that Story City Electric Municipality board member, Adam Wilkinson, is stepping down and a replacement will be needed • Administrator Jackson also reported that a sump pump collector line on Viking Road is being discussed There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor