City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA November 6, 2023 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday November 6, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson, Attorney Larson Council Members: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg Absent: O’Connor and Sporleder Also Present: Nicole Englehardt, EDC; Shanon McKinley, GCC; Chris McIlrath, McIlrath Holdings; Joe Lucas, Story City Parks and Recreation Superintendent, Tara Turner, Bertha Bartlett Library Director; Ben Winecoff, River Bend Golf Course Director, numerous members of the public Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve the agenda. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Solberg, approve the October 16, 2023 regular meeting minutes and October 30, 2023 work session minutes Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg Nay: None Motion Carried. LEGAL ITEMS A) Resolution No. 23-69 – Approving Proposed Agreement Between the City of Story City and the Iowa Department of Transportation for the City’s Receipt of RISE Funding Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 23-69 – Approving Proposed Agreement Between the City of Story City and the Iowa Department of Transportation for the City’s Receipt of RISE Funding Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Resolution No. 23-70 – Obligating Funds from the Urban Renewal Tax Revenue Fund for Appropriations to the Payment of Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Financed Obligations Which Shall Come Due in the Next Succeeding Fiscal Year Motion by Phillips, seconded by Solberg, to approve Resolution No. 23-70 – Obligating Funds from the Urban Renewal Tax Revenue Fund for Appropriations to the Payment of Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Financed Obligations Which Shall Come Due in the Next Succeeding Fiscal Year  Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Resolution No. 23-71 – Approving the Urban Renewal Area (TIF) Report Motion by Solberg, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 23-71 – Approving the Urban Renewal Area (TIF) Report Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg Nay: None Motion Carried. D) Resolution No. 23-72 – Waiving Joint Review Authority, in Favor of the County, of the Subdivision of Land Owned by Paul Voga, in Accordance with Section 354.9.2 of the Code of Iowa Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 23-72 – Waiving Joint Review Authority, in Favor of the County, of the Subdivision of Land Owned by Paul Voga, in Accordance with Section 354.9.2 of the Code of Iowa Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg Nay: None Motion Carried. E) Ordinance No. 344 – Changing the Official Zoning Map of the City of Story City, Iowa by Changing the District Boundaries of the “R-2” and “C-2” Districts, Second Reading Motion by Solberg, seconded by Ostrem, to call for a vote on Ordinance No. 344 – Changing the Official Zoning Map of the City of Story City, Iowa by Changing the District Boundaries of the “R-2” and “C-2” Districts, Second Reading Aye: None Nay: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg Motion Failed. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Preliminary Discussion on the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget: Parks & Recreation, Library, and Golf Course Presentation by Joe Lucas, Parks and Recreation Superintendent, regarding this past year’s activities and upcoming plans and projected budget needs for the 24-25 fiscal year. Bertha Bartlett Library Director, Tara Turner, presented information about how the library is used and how the staff are working with programs and patrons, along with a request to increase their budget. Ben Winecoff, River Bend Golf Course, presented information about the past year  and the upcoming budget needs for the 24-25 fiscal year B) Request Authorization to Purchase Batting Cage for Rec Center Joe Lucas presented information about the batting cage and the way it would be used and stored at the Recreation Center. Motion by Solberg, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Request for Authorization to Purchase Batting Cage for Rec Center Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Request Approval to Renew Employee Health Insurance with Wellmark Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve Request for Approval to Renew Employee Health Insurance with Wellmark Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg Nay: None Motion Carried. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Sidewalk Improvements Applications: 1. Sean and Ashley Edens – 528 Lafayette Ave 2. Tim and Judy Watson – 811 Elm Ave Motion by Solberg, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Sidewalk Improvement applications for Sean and Ashley Edens – 528 Lafayette Ave and Tim and Judy Watson – 811 Elm Ave Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Approve Emergency Catalyst Building Remediation Grant Match for 614 Broad Street Motion by Phillips, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Emergency Catalyst Building Remediation Grant Match for 614 Broad Street in the amount of $20,000. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg Nay: None Motion Carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Motion by Phillips, seconded by Solberg, to approve payment of bills and claims. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg Nay: None Motion Carried.  COMMENTS REGARDING NON-AGENDA ITEMS • CM Ostrem noted that the drawing of the church in the rezoning request by McIlrath Holdings minimally alters the exterior west side of the building There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 7:01 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor