City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA July 17, 2023 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday July 17, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson, Attorney Larson Council Members: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Absent: CM Ostrem Also Present: Matt Sporleder, Chief of Police; Kolleen Taylor, Library Director; Chris Feil, Library Board President; Shelly Hart, Library Foundation President; several library board and foundation members; Michelle Hertzke, A Way For Will; Jeff Begg, Safe Building Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve the agenda. Aye: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Solberg, to approve the July 3, 2023 regular meeting minutes. Aye Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. CITIZEN APPEARANCE A) A Way for Will 5k and Fun Run, with Option to Take Action Michelle Hertzke presented information to council about the run and the map. Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder, to approve the A Way for Will 5k and Fun Run Aye Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS A) Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the Bertha Bartlett Public Library – Addition & Renovation Phase 2 Project Public comments from Kolleen Taylor and Chris Feil regarding the bids submitted. With no further public comment, Mayor Jensen closed the public hearing  LEGAL ITEMS A) Resolution No. 23-55 – Finally Approving and Confirming the Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the Bertha Bartlett Public Library – Addition & Renovation Phase 2 Project Motion by Solberg, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 23-55 – Finally Approving and Confirming the Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the Bertha Bartlett Public Library – Addition & Renovation Phase 2 Project Aye Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Table Consideration of Bertha Bartlett Public Library – Addition & Renovation Phase 2 Project Bid Proposals to the August 7, 2023, City Council Meeting Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Phillips, to approve Table Consideration of Bertha Bartlett Public Library – Addition & Renovation Phase 2 Project Bid Proposals to the August 7, 2023, City Council Meeting Aye Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Resolution No. 23-56 – Approving the Application of M.H. Eby, Inc. to the Iowa Economic Development Authority High Quality Jobs Program Motion by Phillips, seconded by Solberg, to approve Resolution No. 23-56 – Approving the Application of M.H. Eby, Inc. to the Iowa Economic Development Authority High Quality Jobs Program and approving a local match of $775,000 in tax abatements over 5 years. Aye Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. D) Resolution No. 23-57 – Approving Contract and Performance and/or Payment Bonds for the Railroad Crossing Improvement Project Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 23-57 – Approving Contract and Performance and/or Payment Bonds for the Railroad Crossing Improvement Project Aye Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. E) Resolution No. 23-58 – Expressing Intent to Create a Credit Card Policy Motion by Phillips, seconded by Solberg, to approve Resolution No. 23-58 – Expressing Intent to Amend a Credit Card Policy Aye Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. G) Ordinance No. 338 – Amending Section 91.08 of the Code of Ordinances to Add Penalty Provisions for Customer’s Failure to Allow the City Reasonable Right of Entry to Read, Remove, or Change a Water Meter, Final Reading Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Ordinance No. 338 – Amending Section 91.08 of the Code of Ordinances to Add Penalty Provisions for Customer’s Failure to Allow the City Reasonable Right of Entry to Read, Remove, or Change a Water Meter, Final Reading Aye Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Discussion on Update to Building Codes Jeff Begg, Safebuilding, presented information to council about the building code and the update to the 2018 code. No action taken by council B) Request Authorization to Purchase Mower for Parks and Recreation Department Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Solberg, to approve Request Authorization to Purchase Mower for Parks and Recreation Department Aye Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Approve Construction Pay Application No. 1 for the 2023 Street Improvements Project Motion by Solberg, seconded by O’Connor to Approve Construction Pay Application No. 1 for the 2023 Street Improvements Project to Manatt’s for $93,016.88. Aye Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. D) Request Authorization to Replace Utility Bill for 709 Broad Street Motion by Solberg, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Request Authorization to Reduce Utility Bill for 709 Broad Street Aye Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. PERMITS A) Sign: Ledgestone Meadows – 120 1st Street, Council Action Required Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to approve sign permit at Ledgestone Meadows Aye Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Liquor: 1. Yesway – 527 Park Avenue Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Phillips, to approve Liquor Permit at Yesway – 527 Park Avenue Aye Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Sidewalk Improvement Applications: 1. Jon Mehl – 1322 Prairie Dr. 2. David & Mary Loupee – 233 Hillcrest Ave. Motion by Solberg, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Sidewalk Improvement Applications for Jon Mehl – 1322 Prairie Dr. and David & Mary Loupee – 233 Hillcrest Ave. Aye Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Motion by Solberg, seconded by O’Connor, to approve bills and claims. Aye Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried.  MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS REGARDING NON-AGENDA ITEMS • Chief Sporleder presented clarification of terms and categories on the police reports • CM O’Connor: reported site work should start soon at Fareway • Mayor Jensen: reported nuisance complaints regarding the weeds at the Royal Café site There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor