City Council

Story City, Iowa April 7, 2025 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday, April 7, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall. Present: Mayor Jensen, Attorney Larson Council Members: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Absent: Ostrem Also Present: Matt Garber, CGA; Matt Sporleder, Story City Police Chief; Nicole Engelhardt, ACT Insurance; Shanon McKinley, GCC Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to amend the agenda adding Administrative Item C) Request to Purchase 2025 Police Interceptor Vehicle Aye: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Solberg, to approve the March 17, 2025 regular meeting minutes and the March 31, 2025 Special Meetings Minutes Aye: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS A) Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the Rich Olive Street Improvements Project Mayor Jensen opened the public hearing. With no public comment, Mayor Jensen closed the public hearing. LEGAL ITEMS A) Resolution No. 25-20 – Finally Approving and Confirming Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the Rich Olive Street Improvements Project Matt Garber, CGA, presented information about the project. There will be a bid opening on April 17th. Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 25-20 Aye: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Resolution No. 25-21 – Setting a Public Hearing on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Motion by Solberg, seconded by Phillips to approve Resolution No 25-21, Public  Hearing to be on April 21, 2025 at 6:00 pm. at City Hall. Aye: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Approve Construction Pay Applications and Change Orders: 1. Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade Pay Application No. 9 Motion by Phillips, seconded by Solberg, to approve Pay Application No. 9 to Gridor Construction for $784,189.26 Aye: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Approve General Insurance Nicole Engelhardt, ACT Insurance, presented the general insurance quote and answered questions. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve General Insurance as quoted Aye: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Request to Purchase 2025 Police Interceptor Vehicle Police Chief Matt Sporleder presented information to council about the request. This item is in the FY 24/25 budget. Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Solberg, to approve request to purchase 2025 Police Interceptor Vehicle for $45, 940.40 at Karl Ford in Story City MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Sidewalk Improvement Program Applications: 1. Matt and Kyndal Goeders – 328 Hillcrest Dr. Motion by Solberg, seconded by Sporleder to approve the request pending record of payment Aye: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Steve and Katie Schulteis, 925 Cedar St. – Request Approval to have Chickens Motion by Solberg, seconded by O’Connor, to approve the request Aye: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Discussion on Renaming Factory Outlet Drive CM Phillips proposed that it be named after Dale Henricks. Mayor and Council concurred. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Solberg to direct the city attorney to prepare legal proceedings changing the name of Factory Outlet Drive to Dale Henricks Way Aye: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder, to approve payment of bills and claims. Aye: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. There being no further business before the council the meeting was adjourned at 6:26 p.m. ATTEST: Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor