City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA April 1, 2024 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday April 1, 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; Tara Turner and Nicole Gelina, Bertha Bartlett Public Library 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 18, 2024 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 Story City Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade Project With no public comment, Mayor Jensen closed the public hearing. B) Proposal to Enter into a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and to Borrow Money in a Principal Amount Not to Exceed $15,000,000 With no public comment, Mayor Jensen closed the public hearing. LEGAL ITEMS A) Resolution No. 24-30 – Setting a Public Hearing on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Resolution No. 24-30 – Setting a Public Hearing for 6:00 p.m., April 15th, 2024 at City Hall, on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None  Motion Carried. B) Resolution No. 24-31 – Provide for Notice of Hearing on the Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the I-35 Business Park North Water and Sanitary Sewer Project Phase I Project, and the Taking of Bids Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 24-31 – Provide for Notice of Hearing on May 6th, 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, on the Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the I-35 Business Park North Water and Sanitary Sewer Project Phase I Project, and the Taking of Bids Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Resolution No. 24-32 – Finally Approving and Confirming Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the Story City Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade Project Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder to approve Resolution No. 24- 32 – Finally Approving and Confirming Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the Story City Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade Project Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. D) Resolution No. 24-33 – Taking Additional Action on Proposal to Enter Into a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement Motion by Phillips, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 24- 33 – Taking Additional Action on Proposal to Enter Into a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Request from Cheryl Eddy and Alyssa Loots to Remove Tree in an Alley Report from Mayor Jenson that the tree board recommends the homeowner could remove the tree at their own cost. The board recommends the owner develop an access off State Ave. B) Request from Library to Reserve North Park on August 3rd Nicole Gelina presented a request to council to use North Park for the Library end of year reading program. Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Solberg, to approve request from Library to Reserve North Park on August 3rd, with the understanding that the park would remain open to the public at the time of the event. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Sewer Bill Adjustment – 311 Park Ave Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Sewer Bill Adjustment – 311 Park Ave Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. D) Tax Abatement Applications: 1. Matthew and Bianca Finn – 321 Summit Dr. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Tax Abatement Applications by Matthew and Bianca Finn – 321 Summit Dr 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 stated that the handout from the previous meeting was a market study, and was not about the Main Street Iowa program. There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 6:11 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor