City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA August 21, 2023 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday August 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson Council Members: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Absent: Attorney Larson Also Present: Nicole Englehardt, EDC; Shanon McKinley, GCC; Scandia West Board Members; Bart Clark, B&L Properties; Lynn Dahlsten and Jenna Wishteyah Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve the agenda. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve the August 7, 2023 regular meeting minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. CITIZEN APPEARANCE A) Scandia West Condominium Association Presentation of concerns by the Scandia West Condo Association board regarding a project in their building LEGAL ITEMS A) Resolution No. 23-61 – Setting Date for Public Hearing on Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the Story City Consolidated Urban Renewal Area Motion by Phillips, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 23-61 – Setting Date for Public Hearing for September 18, 2023 on Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the Story City Consolidated Urban Renewal Area Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Resolution No. 23-62 – Approving the City of Story City’s Participation in the Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy (RISE)  Program – Local Development Funding – for Roadway Improvements Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 23-62 – Approving the City of Story City’s Participation in the Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy (RISE) Program – Local Development Funding – for Roadway Improvements Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Resolution No. 23-63 – Approving Release of Mortgage Lien (COAD Enterprises LLC) and Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to Execute Same on Behalf of the City Motion by Solberg, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Resolution No. 23-63 – Approving Release of Mortgage Lien (COAD Enterprises LLC) and Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to Execute Same on Behalf of the City Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. D) Ordinance No. 339 – Amending Chapter 156 (Building Codes) of the Code of Ordinances, Second Reading Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Ordinance No. 339 – Amending Chapter 156 (Building Codes) of the Code of Ordinances, Second Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. E) Ordinance No. 340 – Clarifying Services Charges and Rates for Service by Amending Sections 92.01 and 92.02 of the Code of Ordinances, Second Reading Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder, 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, Second Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Approve Site Plan for B&L Properties I-35 Industrial Park Building Bart Clark was present to offer information and answer questions about the project. Administrator Jackson reported that approval of the site plan was  recommended by P & Z. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Site Plan for B&L Properties I-35 Industrial Park Building Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Approve Construction Project Submittals: 1. Construction Pay Application No. 3 for the Water Main Improvement Project 2. Construction Pay Application No. 1 for the Railroad Crossing Improvements Project 3. Change Orders No. 1 and 2 for the Railroad Crossing Improvements Project Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Construction Pay Application No. 3 for the Water Main Improvement Project for $166,255.41; Construction Pay Application No. 1 for the Railroad Crossing Improvements Project for $77,958.83; Change Orders No. 1 for $7,500 and 2 for $ 670.15 for the Railroad Crossing Improvements Project Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Review Financial Highlights for Fiscal Year 2022-23 Administrator Jackson presented information on the city’s fund balances MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Hearing on Vicious Dog – Lynn Dahlsten and Jenna Wishteyah 839 Hillcrest Dr., #2 Lynn Dahlsten and Jenna Wishteyah presented information to council about their dog and the reported incident. Mayor and council recommended the issuance of a formal warning about the dog. Motion by Solberg, seconded by O’Connor, to approve the warning on the Hearing on Vicious Dog – Lynn Dahlsten and Jenna Wishteyah 839 Hillcrest Dr., #2 Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Request to have Chickens: Travis Campbell – 711 4th St. Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Solberg, to approve request to have 6 chickens, no ducks or roosters, Travis Campbell – 711 4th St. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None  Motion Carried. C) Sidewalk Improvement Applications: 1. Jennifer and James Schroeder – 312 Elm Ave Motion by Solberg, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Sidewalk Improvement Applications Jennifer and James Schroeder – 312 Elm Ave Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. D) Mayor Appointment to the Library Board of Trustees, Subject to Approval by the City Council Motion by Solberg, seconded by Phillips, to approve Mayor Appointment of Ashlee Mullenbach to the Library Board of Trustees Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. E) Schedule Next City Council Meeting Motion by Phillips, seconded by Solberg, to approve the schedule change for the Next City Council Meeting for Tuesday Sept. 5th at 6:00 in recognition of the Labor Day Holiday 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 bills and claims Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS REGARDING NON-AGENDA ITEMS • CM Sporleder: request for update on old hardware building o Administrator Jackson: no new information at this time • Administrator Jackson: o Bertha Bartlett Library has hired a new director o There are only about 40 water meters that have yet to be replaced o We are expecting new site plans for expected growth in businesses  in the city o We are 90% complete with our drawings on the WW Treatment plant o Per request by Shanon McKinley, the council will place on the agenda the issue of installing cameras at the North park There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor