City Council

Story City, Iowa April 21, 2025 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday, April 21, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson, Attorney Larson Council Members: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Absent: O’Connor Also Present: Matt Garber, CGA; Nicole Engelhardt, ACT Insurance; Shanon McKinley, GCC Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to amend the agenda and table Legal Item A) Resolution No. 25-22 – Changing the Name of Factory Outlet Drive to Dale Henricks Way because Dale Henricks was not available to attend the meeting. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Solberg, to approve the April 7, 2025 regular meeting minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. CITIZEN APPEARANCE A local resident asked questions about the Hillcrest Culvert Replacement Project. Matt Garber, CGA, answered questions about the project. PUBLIC HEARINGS A) Proposed Amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Story City Consolidated Urban Renewal Area Mayor Jensen opened the public hearing. With no public comment, Mayor Jensen closed the public hearing. B) Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Mayor Jensen opened the public hearing. With no public comment, Mayor Jensen closed the public hearing. LEGAL ITEMS A) Resolution No. 25-22 – Changing the Name of Factory Outlet Drive to Dale Henricks Way Removed from the agenda. B) Resolution No. 25-23 – Approve Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the Story City Consolidated Urban Renewal Area. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution 25-23. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Resolution No. 25-24 – Adopting the Fiscal Year July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 Budget Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 25-24. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. D) Resolution No. 25-25 – Notice of Hearing on the Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the Broad Street Watermain Replacement Project, and the Taking of Bids Matt Garber was present to answer questions about the project and the timeline of the bid opening, which is scheduled for May 28th with the public hearing to occur on June 3 at 6:00 p.m. Motion by Solberg, seconded by Phillips to approve Resolution No. 25-25 Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. E) Consideration of Bids for the Rich Olive Street Improvements Project Matt Garber reported that there were 8 bids on the project with Gehrke having the lowest bid of $922,601.50. The bids will need to be approved at the state and federal level before the city can accept them. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to move formal consideration of the bids to the May 5th meeting. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Approve Construction Pay Applications and Change Orders: 1. Bertha Bartlett Public Library Addition and Renovation Project Pay Application No. 14 2. Broad Street Reconstruction Phase III Project Pay Application No. 4 Motion by Solberg, seconded by Ostrem to approve the Bertha Bartlett Public Library Addition and Renovation Project  Pay Application No. 14 $107,961.85 and the Broad Street Reconstruction Phase III Project Pay Application No. 4 for $24,951.31. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. PERMITS A) Liquor: 1. Dolgencorp LLC – 1543 Broad St. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Solberg, to table permit approval pending verification of current fire inspection report. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Board Appointments: 1. Board of Adjustment Crystal Burns has left the city limits, creating a board vacancy. 2. E911 Board Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem to approve the appointment of John Sens to Board of Adjustment, and Police Chief Sporleder as E911 Board representative and Fire Chief Whipple as E911 Board alternate. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Purchase of Cemetery Plots Motion by Solberg, seconded by Phillips, to approve purchase of Cemetery Plots from family of James Deaton for the original purchase price. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, to approve payment of bills and claims. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING NON-AGENDA ITEMS Shanon McKinley reported that the Main Street meeting is scheduled for May 19th from 5:30 – 7:00. CM Phillips explained that this meeting will look at the results of the recent local survey. MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL, AND CITY STAFF COMMENTS REGARDING NON-AGENDA ITEMS • CM Ostrem requested the meeting dates for June and July be moved to Tuesdays. There being no further business before the council the meeting was adjourned at 6:24 p.m. ATTEST: Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor