City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA April 15, 2024 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday April 15, 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, ACT Insurance; Shanon McKinley, GCC, Danae Edwards, Iowa Foundation for Parks & Recreation; Jenny Nelson, Joe Lucas, Story City Parks and Recreation; Mariah Duszynski 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 Phillips, to approve the April 1, 2024 regular meeting minutes and April 1, 2024 special meeting minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. CITIZEN APPEARANCE Danea Edwards, Iowa Foundation for Parks & Recreation, presented a grant award to the city. Joe Lucas and Jenny Nelson applied for and received the $1000 grant for the new batting cage at the Recreation Center. PUBLIC HEARINGS A) Proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget Mayor Jensen opened the public meeting. With no public comment, Mayor Jensen closed the public meeting. LEGAL ITEMS A) Resolution No. 24-34 – Adopting the Fiscal Year July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 Budget Administrator Jackson Reviewed the proposed agreement. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 24-34 – Adopting the Fiscal Year July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 Budget Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Resolution No. 24-35 – Approving Economic Development Agreement with Frankel Ridge, LLC (aka Ascension Ag) Administrator Jackson Reviewed the proposed agreement. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Resolution No. 24-35 – Approving Economic Development Agreement with Frankel Ridge, LLC (aka Ascension Ag) Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Table Consideration of Bids for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade Project The city received three bids for the project. The bids were reviewed and discussed. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to Table Consideration of Bids for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade Project Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Approve Construction Pay Applications No. 1 and 2 for the Library Addition and Renovation Project Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Ostrem, to approve the Construction Pay Applications No. 1 for $31,731.23 and 2 for $2,392.49 for the Library Addition and Renovation Project Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Request to Change Dental Insurance Carrier and Add Vision Coverage City Clerk and Treasurer Slifka reviewed the recommended change and addition of vision insurance. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve Request to Change Dental Insurance Carrier and Add Vision Coverage and the city will pay the single coverage rate for dental and vision. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Sewer Bill Adjustment – 235 Lafayette Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Sewer Bill Adjustment – 235 Lafayette Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder  Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Request to Have Chickens: 1. Mariah Duszynski - 212 Park Ave 2. Kassie Lein – 336 Pennsylvania Ave Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve request to have 6 chickens by Mariah Duszynski - 212 Park Ave and Kassie Lein – 336 Pennsylvania Ave Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Sidewalk Improvements Applications: 1. Bradley and Linda Jones – 415 Frette Dr. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Sidewalk Improvements Applications Bradley and Linda Jones – 415 Frette Dr. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Phillips, to approve payment of bills and claims. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. COMMENTS REGARDING NON-AGENDA ITEMS • CM O’Connor asked about Kubota and their construction start date • CM Phillips requested the city put mulch by the Arrow sign and downtown blvds • CM Ostrem complimented the new fence by Dose There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 6:24 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor