City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA March 4, 2024 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday March 4, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson, Attorney Larson Council Members: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Absent: Solberg Also Present: Nicole Englehardt, EDC Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve the agenda. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Sporleder, to approve the February 19, 2024 regular meeting minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS A) Proposed Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the Story City Consolidated Urban Renewal Area Mayor Jensen opened the public meeting. With no public comment, he closed the public meeting. B) Proposed Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget Mayor Jensen opened the public meeting. With no public comment, he closed the public meeting. LEGAL ITEMS A) Ordinance No. 348 – Clarifying Service Charges and Rates for Service by Amending Sections 92.01 and 92.02 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa, Waive Two Readings and Proceed to Final Reading Council member Ostrem introduced Ordinance 348- An ordinance Clarifying Service Charges and Rates for Service by Amending Sections 92.01 and 92.02 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa, Waive Two Readings and Proceed to Final Reading Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder, to adopt Ordinance 348. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Absent: Solberg  The Mayor declared the motion duly carried and declared that the ordinance had been given its initial consideration. It was moved by Councilperson O’Connor that the provision requiring an ordinance to be considered at two meetings prior to passage be suspended. This motion was seconded by Councilperson Phillips, and upon roll call, was carried by an aye and nay vote of the Council as follows: Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Absent: Solberg The Mayor declared the provision requiring an ordinance to be considered at two meetings prior to passage be suspended. It was then moved by Councilperson Ostrem that Ordinance No. 348 be passed and the title agreed upon. This motion was seconded by Councilperson Phillips, and, upon roll call, was carried by an aye and nay vote of the Council, as follows: Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Absent: Solberg Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion duly carried and declared that said ordinance had been duly adopted. B) Resolution No. 24-23 – Approve Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the Story City Consolidated Urban Renewal Area Motion by Phillips, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the Story City Consolidated Urban Renewal Area Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. C) Resolution No. 24-24 – Approving and Adopting an Amendment to The Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to approve and adopt an Amendment to The Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. D) Resolution No. 24-25 – Setting a Public Hearing on the Proposed Property Tax Levy for the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 24- 25 – Setting a Public Hearing for April 1 at City Hall at 5:30 p.m. on the Proposed Property Tax Levy for the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. E) Resolution No. 24-26 – Provide for a Notice of Hearing on Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the Story City Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade Project and the Taking of Bids Thereof Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 24-26 – Provide for a Notice of Hearing on April 1 at City Hall at 6:00 p.m. on Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the Story City Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade Project and the Taking of Bids Thereof Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. F) Resolution No, 24-27 – To Fix a Date for a Public Hearing to Enter Into a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and to Borrow Money Thereunder in a Principal Amount Not to Exceed $15,000,000 Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No, 24-27 – To Fix a Date for a Public Hearing April 1 at City Hall at 6:00 p.m. to Enter Into a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and to Borrow Money Thereunder in a Principal Amount Not to Exceed $15,000,000 Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Approve Construction Pay Application No. 3 for the Railroad Improvements Project Motion by Phillips, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Construction Pay Application No. 3 for the amount of $17, 408.91 for the Railroad Improvements Project Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. PERMITS A) Liquor: 1. Kwik Trip/Star – 1704 Broad St. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Liquor Permit for Kwik Trip/Star – 1704 Broad St. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried.  MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Sewer Bill Adjustment – 305 Sunrise Ave Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Phillips, to approve Sewer Bill Adjustment – 305 Sunrise Ave Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, and Sporleder. Nay: None. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Sporleder, to approve payment of bills and claims. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. COMMENTS REGARDING NON-AGENDA ITEMS • CM Phillips appreciated the briefing and noted that many people she has visited with are very happy to be living in Story City • CM Ostrem asked for an update on the baseball diamond project There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 6:27 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor