City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA January 15, 2024 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday January 15, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson, Council Members: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Absent: None Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Sporleder, to amend the agenda to move Administrative Item B) Review and Accept the Audit, to the February 5, 2024 meeting. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve the January 3, 2024 regular meeting minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. LEGAL ITEMS A) Resolution No. 24-7 – Approving Economic Development Agreement With MAK STORY, LLC Motion by Phillips, seconded by Solberg, to approve Resolution No. 24-7 – Approving Economic Development Agreement With MAK STORY, LLC Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Resolution No. 24-8 – Providing for Notice of Hearing on Proposed Amendment to the Revitalization Plan for the Mall Revitalization Area Motion by Ostrem, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 24-8 – Providing for Notice of Hearing on Proposed Amendment to the Revitalization Plan for the Mall Revitalization Area, Public Hearing to be held February 5, 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Resolution No. 24-9 – Providing for Notice of Hearing on Proposed Amendment to the Revitalization Plan for the I-35 Business Park Urban Revitalization Area Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 24-9 – Providing for Notice of Hearing on Proposed Amendment to the Revitalization Plan for the I-35 Business Park Urban Revitalization Area, Public Hearing to be held February 5, 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.  Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Pool Season 2024 Mayor and council discussion. No action taken. B) Review and Accept Audit for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2023 Item moved to February 5, 2024 Agenda MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Schedule Mayor and City Council Work Session for January 29th at 6 p.m. Motion by O’Connor seconded by Sporleder, to schedule Mayor and City Council Work Session for January 29th Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Sewer Bill Adjustment – 505 1st Street Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve Sewer Bill Adjustment – 505 1st Street 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 • Mayor Jensen stated appreciation of the city crews in cleaning streets/sidewalks over the past week during multiple heavy snowfall events There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 6:08 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor