City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA September 30, 2024 Mayor Jensen called the special council meeting to order on Monday, September 30, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson Council Members: Phillips, Ostrem, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Absent: None Also Present: Matt Garber, CGA; Matt Sporleder, Chief of Police; Mike Wright, Street Superintendent; Tyler Frederickson, EDC Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to approve the agenda. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by O’Connor, to defer approval of the September 16, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. LEGAL ITEMS A) Resolution No. 24-64 – Setting the Date for a Public Hearing and Additional Action on Proposal to Enter into a General Obligation Urban Renewal Loan Agreement and to Borrow Money Thereunder – Fareway Stores Forgivable Loan Motion by Solberg, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution 24-64 and to set a public hearing for October 21, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at city hall. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Projects Update: 1. Broad Street Reconstruction Phase III 2. I-35 Business Park North Water and Sanitary Sewer 3. Rich Olive Street Extension Matt Garber, CGA, presented updates on the progress of these projects and answered questions  4. Mike Wright and Matt Garber presented information on the bridge/culvert at 567th Ave and the need to replace it B) Discussion on Snow Emergency Ordinance Presentation of suggested changes by Matt Sporleder and Mike Wright. Mayor and Council asked questions and had discussion about changing the ordinance and placing it on an agenda at a future meeting C) Discussion on Vacant Building Ordinance Administrator Jackson presented an ordinance that would address the vacant buildings on Broad Street. Mayor and Council asked questions and had discussion about placing the ordinance on the agenda at a future meeting COMMENTS REGARDING NONAGENDA ITEMS • CM Ostrem requested status update on the bathroom project at the North Park. Administrator Jackson stated the project is pending while the county is addressing the funding request There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor