City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA August 7, 2023 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday August 7, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson Council Members: Phillips, O’Connor, and Sporleder Absent: CM Ostrem, Solberg Also Present: Tyler Fredriksen and Nicole Englehardt, EDC; Shannon McKinley, GCC; Becky Senti, Betty Grinde, Mary Harris, Chris and Dash Isebrand, Scout Troupe 101 Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to amend the agenda to remove administrative item Review Financial Highlights for Fiscal Year 2022-23 until next meeting. Aye: Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Phillips, to approve the July 17, 2023 regular meeting minutes. Aye Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. CITIZEN APPEARANCE Dash Isebrand and Chris Isebrand appeared for Scout Troupe 101 for the Civic Merit Badge Betty Grinde asked about the library bids. The mayor and city administrator explained that the library board voted to recommend to the city council to that they reject the library bids. Administrator Jackson gave a brief explanation on the financial shortfall and the process of moving forward. LEGAL ITEMS A) Resolution No. 23-59 – Rejecting Bids for the for the Bertha Bartlett Public Library – Addition & Renovation Phase 2 Project Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder to approve Resolution No. 23-59 – Rejecting Bids for the for the Bertha Bartlett Public Library – Addition & Renovation Phase 2 Project Aye Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Resolution No. 23-60 – Setting a Public Hearing on the Environmental Review for the Proposed Application for a State Revolving Loan Fund (SRF) for the Construction of a New Wastewater Treatment Plant Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 23-60 –  Setting a Public Hearing on the Environmental Review for the Proposed Application for a State Revolving Loan Fund (SRF) for the Construction of a New Wastewater Treatment Plant. The public hearing will be held on Sept. 18th at 6 p.m. Aye Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Ordinance No. 339 – Amending Chapter 156 (Building Codes) of the Code of Ordinances, First Reading Motion by Phillips, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Ordinance No. 339 – Amending Chapter 156 (Building Codes) of the Code of Ordinances, First Reading Aye Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. D) Ordinance No. 340 – Clarifying Services Charges and Rates for Service by Amending Sections 92.01 and 92.02 of the Code of Ordinances, First Reading Administrator Jackson reported that clarifying the language will simplify interpretation. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to approve Ordinance No. 340 – Clarifying Services Charges and Rates for Service by Amending Sections 92.01 and 92.02 of the Code of Ordinances, First Reading Aye Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Approve Construction Pay Application No. 2 for the 2023 Street Improvements Project Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Phillips, to approve construction pay application No. 2 to Manatt”s for $105,718. Aye Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Review Financial Highlights for Fiscal Year 2022-23 Did not review, will be placed on the agenda for August 21st. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Request from GCC to Close Pennsylvania Avenue from Broad Street to the Alley on September 7th Motion by Phillips, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Request from GCC to Close  Pennsylvania Avenue from Broad Street to the Alley on September 7th Aye Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Request from EDC for Funding to Upgrade Interstate 35 Business Park Sign. Tyler Fredericksen, EDC, reviewed the proposed improvements and funding request. Motion by Phillips, seconded by O’Connor, to approve $4000 allocation to the EDC for the Request for Funding to Upgrade Interstate 35 Business Park Sign Aye Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Sidewalk Improvement Applications: 1. Roger Pohlman – 831 Maple Court 2. Jane Stowe – 203 Pennsylvania Avenue Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to approve Sidewalk improvement applications by Roger Pohlman – 831 Maple Court and Jane Stowe – 203 Pennsylvania Avenue Aye Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve bills and claims. Aye Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS REGARDING NON-AGENDA ITEMS • CM O’Connor reported that the baseball fence project has started There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor