City Council

STORY CITY, IOWA February 3, 2025 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday, February 3, 2025, 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: Matt Garber, CGA; Mike Wright, Street Superintendent; Randy Martindale, Water/Wastewater Superintendent; Matt Sporleder, Chief of Police; Joe Lucas, Parks and Recreation Superintendent Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder, to approve the agenda. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve the January 20, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS A) Proposed Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget Mayor Jensen opened the public hearing. With no comments, he closed the public hearing. LEGAL ITEMS A) Resolution No. 25-10 – Approving and Adopting an Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget Motion by Phillips, seconded by Solberg, to approve Resolution 25-10. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Resolution No. 25-11 – Approving Loan Agreement and Authorizing Issuance of a $70,000 General Obligation Equipment Acquisition Note Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Solberg to approve Resolution 25-11. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Resolution No. 25-12 – Setting a Date for a Public Hearing on Proposal to Enter into a General Obligation Equipment Acquisition Loan Agreement and to Borrow  Money thereunder in a Principal Amount Not to Exceed $70,000 Motion by Ostrem, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution 25-12 and set public hearing for the 17th of February at 6:00 pm at City Hall. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. D) Resolution No. 25-13 – Setting a Public Hearing on a Request for Rezoning Motion by Phillips, seconded by Solberg, to approve Resolution 25-13, setting public hearing for 17th of February at 6:00 pm at City Hall. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Approve Construction Pay Applications and Change Orders: 1. Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade Pay Application No. 7 Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Pay App No. 7 to Gridor Construction for $204,211.41. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) General Overview and Discussion on Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Summaries of FY 25-26 Budget proposals presented by Matt Sporleder, Chief of Police; Joe Lucas, Parks and Recreation Superintendent; Mike Wright, Street Superintendent; Randy Martindale, Water/Wastewater Superintendent Mayor and Council asked questions and had discussion. C) Approve Engineering Services Agreement with CGA for 567th Ave Culvert Replacement Matt Garber presented information about the project and the agreement. Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Engineering Services Agreement with CGA. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. D) Approve Professional Services Agreement with ISG for North Park Restrooms Project Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Solberg, to approve Professional Services Agreement with ISG for North Park Restrooms Project Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried.  MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Residential Tax Abatements: 1. Janelle Willis – 926 Henryson St. 2. Jacob and Betsy Vold – 1412 Riverhills Dr. 3. Erik and Alaina Christian – 819 Pennsylvania Ave Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to approve Residential Tax Abatements Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Appointment of Mark Jackson as City Representative to MIPA Board of Directors Motion by Phillips, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Appointment of Mark Jackson as City Representative to MIPA Board of Directors Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve bills and claims Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL, AND CITY STAFF COMMENTS REGARDING NON-AGENDA ITEMS • CM Phillips: Should there be consideration of changing the name of Factory Outlet Drive? o This will be placed on future agenda for consideration There being no further business before council, the meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ _________________________ Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor