City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA May 6, 2024 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday May 6, 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 and Bart Clark, EDC; Shanon McKinley, GCC, Dylan Kline, Ames EDC; Felicia Lucas, Jess Lundy, Ashley Nordeen, Erica Watts, Brian Bridwell, Dog Park; James Rodemyer, Bishop Engineering/Karl Ford; Matt Garber, CGA Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to amend the agenda to add Legal Item F) Resolution 24-40 regarding an amendment to Development Agreement with Mak Story, LLC. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve the April 15, 2024 regular meeting minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. CITIZEN APPEARANCE A) 2024 Economic Development Week Proclamation Mayor Jensen read the 2024 Economic Development Week Proclamation Dylan Kline thanked the City for partnering with the Ames EDC B) Update on Proposed Dog Park Felicia Lucas and the dog park committee presented information to the council about the proposed dog park. Council requested more information about the general concept, capital and operating costs, and rules of the park. PUBLIC HEARINGS A) Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the I-35 Business Park North Water and Sanitary Sewer Project Phase 1 Mayor Jensen opened the public hearing. With no public comment, Mayor Jensen closed the public hearing.  LEGAL ITEMS A) Resolution No. 24-36 – Awarding Contract for the Story City Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade Project Motion by Solberg, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 24-36 – Awarding Contract for the Story City Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade Project to Gridor Construction in the amount of $19,684,000. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Resolution No. 24-37 – Finally Approving and Confirming the Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the I-35 Business Park North Water and Sanitary Sewer Project Phase 1 Motion by Phillips, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 24- 37 – Finally Approving and Confirming the Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the I-35 Business Park North Water and Sanitary Sewer Project Phase 1 Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Resolution No. 24-38 – Awarding Contract for the I-35 Business Park North Water and Sanitary Sewer Project Phase 1 Matt Garber, CGA, presented information to the council about the 14 bids received by the city. Motion by Solberg, seconded Ostrem, to table Resolution No. 24-38 – Awarding Contract for the I-35 Business Park North Water and Sanitary Sewer Project Phase 1 until May 20, 2024 regular city council meeting. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. E) Resolution No. 24-39 – Waiving Joint Review Authority, in Favor of The County, of the Subdivision of Land Owned by Doolittle Investments LLC, in Accordance with Section 354.9.2 of the Code of Iowa Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 24-39 – Waiving Joint Review Authority, in Favor of The County, of the Subdivision of Land Owned by Doolittle Investments LLC, in Accordance with Section 354.9.2 of the Code of Iowa Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder  Nay: None Motion Carried. F) Resolution No. 24-40 – Approving Amendment to Development Agreement with Mak Story, LLC Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 24- 40 – Approving Amendment to Development Agreement with Mak Story, LLC Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Karl Ford Site Plan James Rodemyer, Bishop Engineering, presented information to the council about parking lot improvements at Karl Ford. Administrator Jackson reported that Planning and Zoning met prior to the council meeting and recommended approval including comments from the city engineer. Motion by Solberg, seconded by Phillips, to approve the Karl Ford Site Plan Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Approve Construction Pay Application No. 3 for the Carousel Ballfield Fencing Project Motion by Phillips, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Construction Pay Application No. 3 for the Carousel Ballfield Fencing Project to Minturn for the amount of $136,942.50 Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Approve Quote for City Hall Second Floor Wall Motion by Solberg, seconded by Ostrem, to Approve Quote for City Hall Second Floor Wall by ABT Home Solutions, LLC for $11,800. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. D) Fran Kinne Estate Mini-Grant Allocation Motion by Ostrem, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Fran Kinne Estate  Mini- Grant Allocation of $1000 to the Judge Story Theatrical Troupe. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. PERMITS A) Liquor: 1. Thirsty Pigs LLC – Broad St. Motion by Solberg, seconded by Phillips to approve Liquor permit for Thirsty Pigs LLC for the South Park for Scandinavian Days Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Sign: 1. Affordables – 618 Broad St No action needed. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Scandinavian Days Nicole Engelhardt presented the current list of parade streets and other parking and street information. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Scandinavian Days Agenda Items Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Sewer Bill Adjustments: 1. 1204 Northridge 2. 842 Pennsylvania 3. 223 Pennsylvania Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder, to approve sewer bill adjustments for 1204 Northridge, 842 Pennsylvania, 223 Pennsylvania Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Request to Have Chickens: 1. 717 Pennsylvania Motion by Solberg, seconded by Sporleder to approve Request to Have Chickens at 717 Pennsylvania Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder  Nay: None Motion Carried. E) Council Meeting Dates for June and July Motion by Ostrem, seconded by O’Connor, to approve changing council meeting days to the first and third Tuesdays in June and July. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Motion by Solberg, 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 • CM Ostrem received an email complimenting the city on the North Park. • CM Ostrem also noted that River Bend Golf Course is hosting two tournaments this week. There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor