City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA June 5, 2023 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday June 5, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson, Attorney Larson Council Members: Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Absent: CM Ostrem and Solberg Also Present: Shanon McKinley, GCC; Nicole Engelhardt, EDC, Casey Patton and Cam Caroll, ISG; Hannah Tice and parents Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve the agenda. Aye: Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder, to approve the May 15, 2023 regular meeting minutes and May 30, 2023 special meeting minutes. Aye: Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. CITIZEN APPEARANCE A) Hannah Tice – Request to Locate Concession Stand on City Property, with option for Council Action Hannah Tice presented a request to council to locate her concession stand on allow city property. Motion by Phillips, seconded by O’Connor, to approve request and for the city attorney to draft a legal document regarding the rental of city property for the operation of a concession stand and authorizing Mayor and City Clerk to sign agreement. Aye: Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS A) Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the Carousel Ballfield Fencing Project Mayor Jensen opened the public hearing. With no public comment, Mayor Jensen closed the public hearing.  LEGAL ITEMS A) Resolution No. 23-46 – Approving Community Attraction and Tourism Program (CAT) Grant Agreement with the Enhance Iowa Board for Library Building Expansion Project Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 23-46 – Approving Community Attraction and Tourism Program (CAT) Grant Agreement with the Enhance Iowa Board for Library Building Expansion Project Aye: Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Resolution No. 23-47 – Finally Approving and Confirming the Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the Carousel Ballfield Fencing Project Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 23-47 – Finally Approving and Confirming the Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the Carousel Ballfield Fencing Project Aye: Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Resolution No. 23-48 – Awarding Contract for the Carousel Ballfield Fencing Project Casey Patton and Cam Carroll from ISG presented information to the council and were present to answer questions. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 23-48 – Awarding Contract for the Carousel Ballfield Fencing Project in the amount of $299,895 to Minturn, Inc. Aye: Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. D) Resolution No. 23-49 – To Provide for a Notice of Hearing on Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the Bertha Bartlett Public Library – Addition & Renovation Phase 2 Project, and the Taking of Bids Thereof Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 23-49 – To Provide for a Notice of Hearing on Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the Bertha Bartlett Public Library – Addition & Renovation Phase 2 Project, and the Taking of Bids Thereof, Public Hearing to be on July 17, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Aye: Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. E) Resolution No. 23-50 – Relating to the Financing of Proposed Projects to be Undertaken by the City of Story City, Iowa; Establishing Compliance with Reimbursement Bond Regulations Under the Internal Revenue Code Motion by Phillips, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 23-50 – Relating to the Financing of Proposed Projects to be Undertaken by the City of Story City, Iowa; Establishing Compliance with Reimbursement Bond Regulations Under the Internal Revenue Code Aye: Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Update on Replacement of Water Meters Administrator Jackson presented information to the council regarding the status of the water meter replacement project and recommendations for those that have not scheduled their water meter replacement. B) Update and Discussion on Next Phase of the Interstate 35 Business Park Administrator Jackson presented information to the council about the industrial park. Mayor and Council had discussion about future projects. PERMITS A) Liquor: 1. Creative Endeavors Mercantile – 518 Broad St. 2. American Legion – 301 Washington St. Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Phillips, to approve Liquor Permits at Creative Endeavors Mercantile – 518 Broad St. and American Legion – 301 Washington St. Aye: Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Cigarette: 1. Yesway – 527 Park Ave. 2. Casey’s General Store – 1625 Broad St. 3. Dollar General Store – 1543 Broad St. 4. Kum & Go – 1554 Broad St. 5. Kwik Star – 1704 Broad St. Motion by Phillips, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Cigarette permits at Yesway – 527 Park Ave, Casey’s General Store – 1625 Broad St., Dollar General Store – 1543 Broad St., Kum & Go – 1554 Broad St., Kwik Star – 1704 Broad St. Aye: Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried.  MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Appointment to Utility Board of Trustees – Mayor Appoints Subject to Approval by the City Council Mayor Jensen appointed Ty Gustafson to the Utility Board of Trustees Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Phillips, to approve appointment. Aye: Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Sidewalk Improvement Program Application: 1. Ronald Lovig – 836 Pennsylvania Ave Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Sidewalk Reimbursement Program Application for Ronald Lovig- 836 Pennsylvania Ave Aye: Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Request from Katie Coffman to Waive Utility Late Fee Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to deny request from Katie Coffman to Waive Utility Late Fee Aye: Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder, to approve payment of Bills and Claims Aye: Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS REGARDING NON-AGENDA ITEMS • CM Sporleder asked about the power outage from over the weekend • CM Sporeder and the mayor and council had positive comments about the Skandinavian Days events from the weekend • Mayor Jensen asked about putting cameras at the carousel and also about a cemetery directory • Administrator Jackson reported that Keller Construction is working now on 8th street. The RR project will start in July. • Administrator Jackson reported that the city is beginning the legal process on the former True Value Building.  There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor