City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA May 15, 2023 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday May 15, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson, Attorney Larson Council Members: Ostrem, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Absent: CM Phillips Also Present: Shanon McKinley, GCC; Nicole Engelhardt, EDC, Matt Sporleder, Chief of Police; Mike Wright, Street Superintendent Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve the agenda. Aye: Ostrem, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by Solberg, seconded by Ostrem, to approve the May 1, 2023 minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS A) Proposed Amendment to Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget Mayor Jensen opened the public hearing. With no public comment, Mayor Jensen closed the public hearing. LEGAL ITEMS A) RESOLUTION NO. 23-43 – AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 2023 Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 23- 43 – Amending the Current Budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June 2023 Aye: Ostrem, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) RESOLUTION NO. 23-44 – ACCEPTING WORK OF CONTRACTOR ON BALLFIELD IMPROVEMENTS – ATHLETIC LIGHTING PROJECT Motion by Ostrem, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 23-44 – Accepting Work of Contractor on Ballfield Improvements – Athletic Lighting Project Aye: Ostrem, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder  Nay: None Motion Carried. C) RESOLUTION NO. 23-45 – APPROVING AND ADOPTING POLICIES RELATED TO RECEIPT OF FEDERAL FUNDS Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Resolution No. 23-45 – Approving and Adopting Policies Related to Receipt of Federal Funds Aye: Ostrem, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Ballfield Improvements – Athletic Lighting Project: 1. Construction Pay Request No. 7 (Final) 2. Change Order No. 2 Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Ballfield Improvements – Athletic Lighting Project for 1. Construction Pay Request No. 7 (Final) and 2. Change Order No. 2 Aye: Ostrem, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Request Authorization to Hire Andrea Clark for Police Officer Position Chief Sporleder presented the request and was present to answer questions from the council. Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Request Authorization to Hire Andrea Clark for Police Officer Position Aye: Ostrem, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Request Authorization to Purchase Equipment for Patrol Vehicle Chief Sporleder reported on the equipment being requested for the new patrol vehicle. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Authorization to Purchase Equipment for Patrol Vehicle Aye: Ostrem, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. D) Update on 567th Street and Culvert – Streets Superintendent Wright Streets Superintendent Wright reported to the council that there is a sink hole on  567th Street. Wright outlined possible options for how to make corrections to the area. Street Superintendent Wright and City Engineer will be explore further details on options. General discussion by Mayor and council PERMITS A) Liquor: 1. Los Altos Mexican Restaurant – 1520 Broad Street Motion by Solberg, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Liquor Permit at Los Altos Mexican Restaurant – 1520 Broad Street Aye: Ostrem, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Approve Allocation of $3,500 to Fareway for Traffic Study Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder to approve Allocation of $3,500 to Fareway for Traffic Study Aye: Ostrem, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Solberg, to approve payment of Bills and Claims Aye: Ostrem, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 6:29 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor