City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA May 20, 2024 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday May 20, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson, Attorney Larson Council Members: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Absent: Sporleder Also Present: Nicole Englehardt; Shanon McKinley, GCC, Felicia Lucas, Dog Park; Jess Lundy, Mike Wright, Story City Cemetery; Matt Garber, CGA Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Ostrem, to approve the agenda. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve the May 6, 2024 regular meeting minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor Nay: None Motion Carried. CITIZEN APPEARANCE A) Update on Proposed Dog Park Felicia Lucas presented information to the council about the proposed dog park. Mary Kay Solberg will be the Council representative on the dog park committee. LEGAL ITEMS A) Resolution No. 24-38 – Awarding Contract for the I-35 Business Park North Water and Sanitary Sewer Project Phase 1, Tabled from May 6th Meeting Motion by Solberg, seconded by Phillips, to table Resolution No. 24-38 – Awarding Contract for the I-35 Business Park North Water and Sanitary Sewer Project Phase 1, Tabled from May 6th Meeting, contract awarded to J & K Contracting with a bid of $358,840. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Resolution No. 24-41 – To Provide for a Notice of Hearing on Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the Broad Street Reconstruction Project – Phase III, and to Delegate Authority for the Taking of Bids Thereof Matt Garber, CGA, presented information about the project. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Resolution No. 24-41 – To Provide for a Notice of Hearing on Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the Broad Street Reconstruction Project – Phase III, and to Delegate Authority for the Taking of Bids Thereof, Public Hearing to be set for June 18 at 6:00 at City Hall Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Resolution No. 24-42 – Pursuant to Section 384.42 of the Iowa Code Covering the Broad Street Reconstruction Project – Phase III Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Resolution No. 24-42 – Pursuant to Section 384.42 of the Iowa Code Covering the Broad Street Reconstruction Project – Phase III Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor Nay: None Motion Carried. D) Resolution No. 24-43 – Approving and Adopting Preliminary Plans and Specifications, Estimate of Cost and Plat and Schedule Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Resolution No. 24-43 – Approving and Adopting Preliminary Plans and Specifications, Estimate of Cost and Plat and Schedule Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor Nay: None Motion Carried. E) Approve Introduction of a Proposed Resolution of Necessity for the Broad Street Reconstruction Project – Phase 3 – and Setting Date for Public Hearing and Directing Publication and Mailing of the Notice to Property Owners. Administrator Jackson presented information about the  special assessment and the publication requirements. Administrator Jackson noted some minor corrections that need to be made on the Proposed Resolution of Necessity. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to Approve Introduction of a Proposed Resolution of Necessity for the Broad Street Reconstruction Project – Phase 3 – and Setting Date for Public Hearing and Directing Publication and Mailing of the Notice to Property Owners Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor Nay: None Motion Carried. F) Resolution No. 24-44 – Approving Contract and Performance and/or Payment Bonds for the Story City Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade Project Motion by Solberg, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 24- 44 – Approving Contract and Performance and/or Payment Bonds for the Story City Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade Project Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor Nay: None Motion Carried. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Discussion on Proposed Changes to Cemetery Rules and Fees Mike Wright and Jess Lundy presented information about the current and proposed fees and rules of the cemetery. Mayor and Council asked questions and had discussion. Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Phillips, to approve Proposed Changes to Cemetery Rules and Fees Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Approve Change Order No. 4 for the Carousel Ballfield Project Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to Approve Change Order No. 4 for the Carousel Ballfield Project for the amount of $3,965.50 to Minturn. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor Nay: None Motion Carried.  PERMITS A) Liquor: 1. Dollar General – 1543 Broad St. 2. Yesway – 527 Park Ave Motion by Solberg, seconded by O’Connor, to approve liquor permits at 1. Dollar General – 1543 Broad St. and 2. Yesway – 527 Park Ave Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor Nay: None Motion Carried. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Purchase of Cemetery Spaces Motion by Phillips, seconded by Solberg, to approve Purchase of Cemetery Spaces Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Lawn Chair Nights at the North Park Bandshell – GCC Shanon McKinley presented information to the council about music and the lawn chair nights planned. C) Request from Immanuel Lutheran Church to Close Lafayette Avenue From Broad Street to Story Street on August 24th Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Solberg, to approve Request from Immanuel Lutheran Church to Close Lafayette Avenue From Broad Street to Story Street on August 24th Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor Nay: None Motion Carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Motion by Phillips, seconded by O’Connor, to approve payment of bills and claims. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor Nay: None Motion Carried.  • Administrator Jackson presented to council that 4th phase of Broad Street reconstruction may be postponed a year in order to receive additional grant funding for the project. • CM Ostrem reported that a number of people have requested a porta-john at the baseball diamonds. • CM Phillips stated that the cemetery looks great. There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 7:02 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor NOTE: Next City Council Meeting Will Be Held on Tuesday, June 4th, at 6:00 P.M.