City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA March 18, 2024 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday March 18, 2024, 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, ACT Insurance; Shanon McKinley, GCC, Allysa Loots; Jason Miller, MSA; Karen Sevde and Daryle Vegge, Story County Community Foundation; 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 Phillips, to approve the March 4, 2024 regular meeting minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. CITIZEN APPEARANCE A) Story County Community Foundation Karen Sevde and Daryle Vegge presented information and answered questions about the foundation B) Cheryl Eddy Allysa Loots presented a request to council about their rental property at 709 State regarding removal of a tree in the alley so they could develop access to the rear of the property LEGAL ITEMS A) Resolution No. 24-28 – Accepting Work of Contractor on Railroad Crossing Improvement Project Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Solberg, to approve Resolution No. 24-28 – Accepting Work of Contractor on Railroad Crossing Improvement Project Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried B) Resolution No. 24-29 – Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Story County for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)  Grant Funds Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 24-29 – Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Story County for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant Funds Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Approve Construction Pay Application No. 4/Final for the Railroad Crossing Improvement Project Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Construction Pay Application No. 4/Final for the Railroad Crossing Improvement Project for the amount of $11,018.58 Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried B) Approve Engineering Services Agreement with CGA for Hillcrest Culvert Replacement Project Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Engineering Services Agreement with CGA for Hillcrest Culvert Replacement Project for a cost not to exceed $41,400. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried B) Approve Renewal of General Insurance Nicole Engelhardt presented information to the council about general insurance and the rate increase this year. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to Approve Renewal of General Insurance for $199,962, the City’s portion is approximately $189,758. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried PERMITS A) Sign: 1. Fareway Stores – 1550 Broad St. No action needed by council. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Jason Miller, MSA, answered questions and presented information about the Wastewater Treatment Plant Project B) Schedule Special City Council Meeting for April 1st at 5:30 p.m. Motion by Solberg, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Scheduling Special City Council Meeting for April 1st at 5:30 p.m. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, 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 and Shanon McKinley presented a handout and information on the Main Street Iowa program visit on April 4th • CM Ostrem complimented the new logo as it is displayed at the water plant There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 6:56 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor