City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA September 18, 2023 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday September 18, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson, Attorney Larson Council Members: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Absent: None Also Present: Nicole Englehardt, EDC; Shanon McKinley, GCC; Chris McIlrath, McIlrath Holdings; Jason Miller, MSA Motion by Ostrem, seconded by O’Connor, to approve the agenda. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, approve the September 5, 2023 regular meeting minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS A) Application for a State Revolving Loan Fund (SRF) for the Construction of a New Wastewater Treatment Plant Jason Miller, engineer for MSA, spoke about the state requirements for protection of the environment with the new wastewater treatment plant. With no further public comment, Mayor Jensen closed the public hearing. B) Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the Story City Consolidated Urban Renewal Area With no public comments, Mayor Jensen closed the public hearing. LEGAL ITEMS A) Resolution No. 23-64 – Approving the Iowa State Revolving Fund Environmental Information Document Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Resolution No. 23-64 – Approving the Iowa State Revolving Fund Environmental Information Document Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Resolution No. 23-65 – Approve Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the Story City Consolidated Urban Renewal Area Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 23-65 – Approve Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the Story City Consolidated Urban Renewal Area Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Resolution No. 23-66 – Setting a Public Hearing on a Rezoning Request from McIlrath Holdings – 701 Story Street for October 2, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at city hall. Chris McIlrath was present to review the application and answer questions from council regarding the request. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 23-66 – Setting a Public Hearing on a Rezoning Request from McIlrath Holdings – 701 Story Street. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. D) Ordinance No. 341 – Amending the Code of Ordinances by Amending Provisions Pertaining to Fiscal Management, First Reading Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Solberg, to approve Ordinance No. 341 – Amending the Code of Ordinances by Amending Provisions Pertaining to Fiscal Management, First Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. E) Ordinance No. 342 – Amending the Code of Ordinances by Amending Provisions Pertaining to Liquor Licenses and Cigarette and Tobacco Permits, First Reading Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Ordinance No. 342 – Amending the Code of Ordinances by Amending Provisions Pertaining to Liquor Licenses and Cigarette and Tobacco Permits, First Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. F) Ordinance No. 343 – Amending Chapter 69 of the Code of Ordinances to Amend No Parking Zones and to Establish a New Location Where Parking is Prohibited, First Reading Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Ordinance No. 343 – Amending Chapter 69 of the Code of Ordinances to Amend No Parking Zones and to Establish a New Location Where Parking is Prohibited, First Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder  Nay: None Motion Carried. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Approve Construction Project Submittals: 1. Change Order No. 4 for the Railroad Crossing Improvements Project Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Solberg, to Approve Construction Project Submittals Change Order No. 4 for the Railroad Crossing Improvements Project Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. PERMITS A) Liquor: 1. River Bend Golf Course – 720 Forest Ave 2. Kum & Go LLC – 1554 Broad St. 3. GA LLC, Story City Vapes and Liquor Store – 622 Broad St. B) Cigarette: 1. GA LLC, Story City Liquor and Smoke Shop – 622 Broad St. Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Liquor and Cigarette Permits Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Sidewalk Improvement Applications: 1. Gloria Sampson – 830 Maple Ct. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to approve Sidewalk Improvement Applications for Gloria Sampson – 830 Maple Ct. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder to approve payment of bills and claims. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried.  COMMENTS REGARDING NON-AGENDA ITEMS o Jason Miller, engineer at MSA presented a summary to the council regarding the Wastewater Treatment plant project and progress on the plans. He reported hoping to start construction in the spring of 2024. Current cost estimate is $24 million. o CM Sporleder noted that the weeds at the Broad St. carwash are in need of being cut o CM Phillps noted the dishwasher in a yard on the downtown of Broad St. should be removed o CM Ostrem noted weeds on Story Street at a local residence are in need of being cut o General discussion on the True Value building. There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor