City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA June 18, 2024 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Tuesday June 18, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson, Council Members: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, Absent: O’Connor, Sporleder Also Present: Shanon McKinley, GCC Motion by Phillips, seconded by Ostrem, to amend the agenda and add Cigarette Permit item B) 5: Story City Liquor, Tobacco, Vape—622 Broad. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve the June 4, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes and the June 12, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg Nay: None Motion Carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS A) Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the Broad Street Reconstruction Project – Phase III Mayor Jensen opened the public hearing. With no public comment, Mayor Jensen closed the public hearing. B) Proposed Resolution of Necessity for the Broad Street Reconstruction Project – Phase III Mayor Jensen opened the public hearing. With no public comment, Mayor Jensen closed the public hearing. LEGAL ITEMS A) Defer Further Action on the Resolution of Necessity for the Broad Street Reconstruction Project – Phase III to the meeting on June 25, 2024 Motion by Phillips, seconded by Solberg, to approve Defer Further Action on the Resolution of Necessity for the Broad Street Reconstruction Project – Phase III to the meeting on June 25, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Resolution No. 24-45 – Finally Approving and Confirming Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the Broad Street Reconstruction Project – Phase III Motion by Solberg, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Resolution No. 24-45 – Finally Approving and Confirming Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the Broad Street Reconstruction Project – Phase III Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Resolution No. 24-46 – Approving and Adopting the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Salary Schedule Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 24-46 – Approving and Adopting the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Salary Schedule Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg Nay: None Motion Carried. D) Resolution No. 24-47 – Approving Certain Fund Transfers in the Fiscal Year 23-24 Budget Motion by Solberg, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Resolution No. 24-47 – Approving Certain Fund Transfers in the Fiscal Year 23-24 Budget Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg Nay: None Motion Carried. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Approve Construction Pay Applications: 1. Library Addition and Renovation Project - No. 4 2. Carousel Park Ballfield Fencing Project - No. 4 Motion by Solberg, seconded by Phillips to approve pay applications for 1. Library Addition and Renovation Project - No. 4 for $69,820.77 and for 2. Carousel Park Ballfield Fencing Project - No. 4 for 3,767.23. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg Nay: None Motion Carried. PERMITS A) Liquor: 1. Lafayette Post No. 59 of The American Legion – 301 Washington Motion by Phillips, seconded by Solberg, to approve Liquor Permit at Lafayette Post No. 59 of The American Legion – 301 Washington Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg Nay: None  Motion Carried. B) Cigarette: 1. Yesway – 527 Park 2. Casey’s General Store – 1625 Broad 3. Dollar General – 1543 – Broad 4. Kwik Star – 1704 Broad 5. Story City Liquor, Tobacco, Vape– 622 Broad Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve Cigarette Permits at Yesway – 527 Park, Casey’s General Store – 1625 Broad, Dollar General – 1543 – Broad, Kwik Star – 1704 Broad, Story City Liquor, Tobacco, Vape– 622 Broad Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg Nay: None Motion Carried. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Boards and Commission Appointments: 1. Utility Board of Trustees – Chris Isebrand (Mayor appoints subject to City Council approval 2. Board of Adjustment – Al Holm and Charles Van Patter 3. Planning & Zoning Commission – Tim Crouch, Lois Heckert, and Wanda Holm Upon council approval, Mayor Jensen appoints Chris Isebrand to the Utility Board of Trustees Motion by Phillips, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Boards and Commission Appointments 1. Utility Board of Trustees – Chris Isebrand 2. Board of Adjustment – Al Holm and Charles Van Patter and 3. Planning & Zoning Commission – Tim Crouch, Lois Heckert, and Wanda Holm Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Sidewalk Improvement Application: 1. Tim and Kim O’Connor – 1022 Elm Motion by Solberg, seconded by Phillips, to approve Sidewalk Improvement Application by Tim and Kim O’Connor at 1022 Elm Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Schedule Special City Council Meeting for Tuesday, June 25th, at 6:00 p.m. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve Schedule Special City Council Meeting for Tuesday, June 25th, at 6:00 p.m.  Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg Nay: None Motion Carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Motion by Solberg, seconded by Ostrem, to approve payment of bills and claims. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg Nay: None Motion Carried. COMMENTS REGARDING NON-AGENDA ITEMS • Administrator Jackson stated that there was a bid opening for the Broad Street Reconstruction Project Phase Three with the IDOT today and there were 7 bids. o CM Ostrem inquired about the length of time to complete. Administrator Jackson reported that there are 60 working days to complete the project There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 6:13 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor