City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA November 20, 2023 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday November 20, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson, Attorney Larson Council Members: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Absent: None Also Present: Nicole Englehardt, EDC; Shanon McKinley, GCC, Tara Turner, Bertha Bartlett Library Director; Rick Schrier, Marian Olive, Dan and Michelle Goos Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve the agenda. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve the November 6, 2023 regular meeting minutes Aye: Ostrem, 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 and Renovation Phase 2 Project Rebid Mayor Jensen introduced the public hearing. Tara Turner stated that the library was pleased to have bids to consider. With no further public comment, Mayor Jensen closed the hearing. LEGAL ITEMS A) Resolution No. 23-73 – Finally Approving and Confirming the Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the Bertha Bartlett Public Library – Addition and Renovation Phase 2 Project Motion by Solberg, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 23-73 – Finally Approving and Confirming the Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the Bertha Bartlett Public Library – Addition and Renovation Phase 2 Project Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Table Consideration of Bertha Bartlett Public Library – Addition and Renovation Phase 2 Project Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Phillips, to approve Table Consideration of Bertha Bartlett Public Library – Addition and Renovation Phase 2 Project Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Preliminary Discussion on the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget: GCC, EDC, and Historical Society Shanon McKinley presented the past year’s activities and upcoming plans and projected budget needs for the 24-25 fiscal year. Nicole Englehart presented the past year’s activities and upcoming plans and projected budget needs for the 24-25 fiscal year. Presentation in paper format by Kate Feil for the historical society and the past year’s activities and upcoming plans and projected budget needs for the 24-25 fiscal year. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Discussion on Changing Code of Ordinances to Provide for a Conditional Use Permit or Conditional Rezoning Council discussed the Conditional Use Permit. City Administrator Jackson presented information about this. Council requested this be placed on the agenda. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Solberg, to approve payment of bills and claims. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. COMMENTS REGARDING NON-AGENDA ITEMS • Shanon McKinley reported that the city was awarded the Community Catalyst and Building Remediation Emergency Grant of up to $100,000 to assist with 614 Broad Project. There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor