City Council

Story City, Iowa March 3, 2025 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday, March 3, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson, Attorney Larson Council Members: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Absent: None Also Present: Nicole Engelhardt (EDC), William Underwood (Ascension Ag), Justin Strom (Snyder & Associates), and Eric Vermeer (10Fold Architecture) Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve the agenda Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve the February 17, 2025 regular meeting minutes Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. CITIZEN APPEARANCE None LEGAL ITEMS None ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Approve Construction Pay Applications and Change Orders: Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade Pay Application No. 8 Motion by Sporleder, and seconded by Phillips, to approve Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade Pay Application No. 8 for $284,213.04  Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Approve Ascension Ag Site Plan William Underwood, Ascension Ag, provided information on the company and its proposed location on Rich Olive Street in the Interstate 35 Business Park. Eric Vermeer, 10Fold Architecture, reviewed the proposed design for the facility. Justin Strum, Snyder and Associates, provided an overview of the proposed site plan. Mayor and Council asked questions. Administrator Jackson reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the site plan. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve the Ascension Ag Site Plan. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. PERMITS None MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Request from Library for Book Drop in Alley Tara Turner, Library Director, presented information and a request to place a book drop in the alley. Motion by Solberg, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Library request to place a book drop in the alley as presented. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Fran Kinne Estate Mini-Grant Funding Allocations Motion by Phillips, seconded by O’Connor, to approve the allocation of $11,000 to Story City GCC for holiday light pole decorations and $1,500 to Judge Story’s Theatrical Troup for Scandinavian Days Production. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Discussion on Renaming of Factory Outlet Drive Mayor and Council discussed the renaming of Factory Outlet Drive. The item will be placed on the March 17th agenda for further discussion. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Motion by Phillips, seconded by Ostrem, to approve payment of bills and claims. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING NON-AGENDA ITEMS None MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY STAFF COMMENTS REGARDING NON-AGENDA ITEMS CM Phillips – Ty Gustafson commented that he gets a lot of compliments on the downtown Christmas decorations. There being no further business before the council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:31 p.m. ATTEST: Mark A. Jackson, City Administrator Mike Jensen, Mayor