City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA August 5, 2024 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday, August 5, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson, Attorney Larson Council Members: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Absent: Ostrem Motion by Phillips, seconded by Ostrem, to amend the agenda to include Administrative Item C) Approve Construction Pay Application No. 5 for the 2022 Water Main Improvement Project Aye: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve of the July 16, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes and July 24, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes. Aye: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. LEGAL ITEMS A) Resolution No. 24-54 – Accepting Work of Contractor on 2022 Water Main Improvement Project Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 24- 54 – Accepting Work of Contractor on 2022 Water Main Improvement Project Aye: 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, Final Reading Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder, 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, Final Reading Aye: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried.  ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Approve Construction Pay Application No. 5 for the Bertha Bartlett Library Addition and Renovation Project Motion by Phillips, seconded by Solberg, to approve Construction Pay Application No. 5 for the Bertha Bartlett Library Addition and Renovation Project for the amount of $194,995.71. Aye: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Approve Agreement with MSA for Year 5 Sump Pump Inspection Program Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Solberg, to approve Agreement with MSA for Year 5 Sump Pump Inspection Program Aye: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Approve Construction Pay Application No. 5 for the 2022 Water Main Improvement Project Motion by Solberg, seconded by Sporleder, to approve the Construction Pay Application No. 5 for the 2022 Water Main Improvement Project for the amount of $13, 594.37 Aye: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Sidewalk Improvement Application: 1. Dennis Fink – 424 Elm Ave Motion by Phillips, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Sidewalk Improvement Application Dennis Fink – 424 Elm Ave Aye: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried.  APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Solberg, to approve Bills and Claims Aye: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. COMMENTS REGARDING NON-AGENDA ITEMS • CM Phillips stated that a resident asked her about certain department salaries as reported in the newspaper o Clerk Slifka reported that the salaries in the newspaper also include staff who have not been employed with the city for a full year • Administrator Jackson noted a recent Iowa Supreme Court ruling with regards to sidewalk liability There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 6:19 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor