City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA November 18, 2024 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday, November 18, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson, Attorney Larson Council Members: Phillips, Ostrem, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Absent: None Also Present: Kate Feil, Director Story City Historical Society; Shanon McKinley, GCC; Nicole Engelhardt, EDC; Sabrina and Kieren Gogerty, Scout Troop 101 Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to amend the agenda to add Legal Item F: Resolution 24-75--Approving Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Indebtedness Certification and Directing the Certification to be Filed. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Solberg, to approve the November 4, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS A) Proposal for the Sale of City Owned Real Estate to Frankel Ridge LLC (Ascension Ag) Mayor Jensen opened the public hearing. With no public comment, Mayor Jensen closed the public hearing. LEGAL ITEMS A) Resolution No. 24–71 – Approving the Sale of City Owned Real Estate to Frankel Ridge, LLC and Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to Execute a Deed for Same Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Solberg, to approve Resolution No. 24–71 Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Resolution No. 24-72 – Approving Executed Deed to Frankel Ridge, LLC and Authorizing Delivery of Same to Said Grantee  Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 24-72 Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Resolution No. 24-73 – Approving Economic Development Agreement with Ascension Ag, LLC (Frankel Ridge, LLC) Motion by Phillips, seconded by Solberg, to approve Resolution No. 24-73 Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. D) Resolution No. 24-74 – Approving the Urban Renewal Area (TIF) Report Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Resolution No. 24-74 Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. E) Ordinance No. 359 – An Ordinance Amending Section 99.07 of the Code of Ordinances to Establish Sewer Charge for Sewer Only Customers Councilperson O’Connor introduced an ordinance entitled “Ordinance No. 359. An Ordinance Amending Section 99.07 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Story City, Iowa to Establish Sewer User Charge for Sewer Only Customers It was moved by Councilperson Ostrem, and seconded by Councilperson Solberg, that the ordinance by adopted. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. WHEREUPON, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried and declared that the ordinance had been given its initial consideration It was moved by Councilperson Phillips that the provision requiring an ordinance to be considered at two meetings prior to passage be suspended. This motion was seconded by Councilperson Sporleder, and, upon roll call, was carried by an aye and nay vote of the Council, as follows: Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. WHEREUPON, the Mayor declared the provision requiring an ordinance to be considered at two meetings prior to passage be suspended.  It was then moved by Councilperson Ostrem, that Ordinance No. 359 be passed and the title agreed upon. This motion was seconded by Councilperson Phillips, and, upon roll call, was carried by an aye and nay vote of the Council, as follows: Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. WHEREUPON, the Mayor declared Ordinance No. 359 duly passed and the title agreed upon this 18th day of November, 2024. F) Resolution 24-75--Approving Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Indebtedness Certification and Directing the Certification to be Filed Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution 24-75 Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Approve Construction Pay Applications and Change Orders: 1. Bertha Bartlett Public Library Addition and Renovation – Pay Application No. 9 Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Solberg, to approve Construction Pay Applications and Change Orders Bertha Bartlett Public Library Addition and Renovation – Pay Application No. 9 for $349,686.14 Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Approve Renewal of Employee Health Insurance Administrator Jackson reviewed the proposed changes. Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Phillips, to approve Renewal of Employee Health Insurance as recommended. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Preliminary Discussion on the FY 2025-26 Budget: Historical Society Kate Feil presented a summary of the year’s activities and projected budget needs. PERMITS A) Liquor: 1. Los Altos Restaurant – 1520 Broad St.  Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Liquor Permit at Los Altos Restaurant—1520 Broad St. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Sidewalk Improvement Application: James Gray – 923 Pennsylvania Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Sidewalk Improvement Application for James Gray – 923 Pennsylvania Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Request from Chris Nady – 1330 Fairway Avenue, for Reduction In Sewer Bill Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Sporleder, to deny the request. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Motion by Solberg, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Bills and Claims Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 6:37 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor