City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA July 16, 2024 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Tuesday July 16, 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 Engelhardt, Shanon McKinley, Mike Wright, Story City Street Superintendent 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 July 2, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. LEGAL ITEMS A) Resolution No. 24-52 – Authorizing and Approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and Providing for the Issuance and Securing the Payment of Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2024 Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Solberg, to approve Resolution No. 24-52 – Authorizing and Approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and Providing for the Issuance and Securing the Payment of Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2024 Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Ordinance No. 349 – Increasing Sewer Service Rates by Amending Section 99.07 of the Code Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa, Second Reading Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve Ordinance No. 349 – Increasing Sewer Service Rates by Amending Section 99.07 of the Code Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa, Second Reading Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried.  ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Approve Construction Pay Application No. 1 for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade Project Motion by Phillips, Seconded by O’Connor, to Approve Construction Pay Application No. 1 for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade Project Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Approve Upgrade of Flood Mitigation Control System Mike Wright, Street Superintendent, presented information to the council about the request. Motion by Sporleder, Seconded by O’Connor, to approve Upgrade of Flood Mitigation Control System Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Request from Linda Erickson for 21 Gun Salute at Community Center On July 20, 2024. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Request from Linda Erickson for 21 Gun Salute at Community Center On July 20, 2024. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Sewer Bill Adjustment – 1004½ Forest Ave Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Sewer Bill Adjustment – 1004½ Forest Ave Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Request from These Iowa Roots for Handicapped Ramp on Public Sidewalk at 614 Broad Street Motion by Phillips, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Request from These Iowa Roots for Handicapped Ramp on Public Sidewalk at 614 Broad Street Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried.  APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Bills and Claims, with the request to void the payment to Davis Equipment. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. COMMENTS REGARDING NON-AGENDA ITEMS • CM Phillips comment regarding resource recovery letter from the city of Ames. Discussion about the future changes coming in sanitation services. • CM Ostrem update on the irrigation system and their fundraising at the River Bend Golf Course • Administrator Jackson o There will be a pre-conference meeting next week on the 1-35 Business Park Water and Sanitary Sewer Project. o Broad Street Reconstruction Project is anticipated to start in the next two to three weeks. There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 6:29 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor