City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA December 4, 2023 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday December 4, 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; Shelly Hart, President of Library Foundation, Chris Feil, Library Board President, Chris McIllrath, Matt Garber, CGA; several members of the public 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 Solberg, to approve the November 20, 2023 regular meeting minutes Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. LEGAL ITEMS A) Resolution No. 23-74 – Approving Proposed Agreement Between the City of Story City and the Iowa Economic Development Authority for the City’s Receipt of Community Catalyst and Building Remediation Grant Funding Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 23-74 Approving Proposed Agreement Between the City of Story City and the Iowa Economic Development Authority for the City’s Receipt of Community Catalyst and Building Remediation Grant Funding Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Ordinance No. 345 – An Ordinance Amending Chapter 166 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa to Amend Section 10, Subsection 3 Regarding Special Exception Uses and Structures. Waive two Readings and Proceed to Final Reading There was discussion about the Ordinance and the intended purpose.  Some members of the public asked questions. Council Member Solberg introduced Ordinance entitled “Ordinance No. 345, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 166 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa, to Amend Section 10, Subsection 3, Regarding Special Exception Uses and Structures Motion by Phillips, seconded by O’Connor, that the ordinance be adopted. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. The Mayor declared the motion duly carried and declared that the ordinance had been given its initial consideration. Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Phillips, that the provision requiring an ordinance to be considered at two meetings prior to passage be suspended, pursuant to 380.3 of the Iowa Code. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. The Mayor declared the provision requiring an ordinance to be considered at two meetings prior to passage be suspended. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, that Ordinance No. 345 be passed and the title agreed upon. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. The Mayor declared Ordinance No. 345 duly passed and the title agreed upon this 4th day of December, 2023. C) Table Consideration of Bids for the Bertha Bartlett Public Library-Addition 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 Tara Turner and Chis Feil presented information about the existing budget and the bids they are considering for the project. Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Solberg, to Table Consideration of Bids for the Bertha Bartlett Public Library-Addition 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. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Approve Engineering Services with CGA for Rich Olive Street Extension Project Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Engineering Services with CGA for Rich Olive Street Extension Project. Matt Garber, CGA, was present to discuss the project and answer questions. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Approve Amendment to Engineering Services Agreement with CGA for Water Main Improvements Project Administrator Jackson and Matt Garber presented information on the amendment. Motion by Phillips, seconded by O’Connor, to Approve Amendment to Engineering Services Agreement with CGA for Water Main Improvements Project Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Request Authorization to Purchase Patrol Vehicles and Body Cameras for the Police Department Chief Sporleder presented information and answered questions about the request. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by O’Connor, to approve authorization to purchase patrol vehicles and body cameras for the police department Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Tax Abatement: Todd and Julie Schumer- 1204 Wicks Way Motion by Phillips, seconded by Solberg, to approve the Tax Abatement for Todd and Julie Schumer at 1204 Wicks Way Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried.  APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Motion by O’Connor, 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 • CM Phillips invited everyone to her ribbon cutting and after hours event this Thursday evening at the Silver Chandelier • Clerk Slifka presented the Oath of office to newly re-elected council members: Ostrem, Phillips, and O’Connor. • Shanon McKinley and Nicole Engelhardt reported to council about the tree lighting. There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor .