City Council

Story City, Iowa May 5, 2025 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday, May 5, 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: Casey Patton, ISG; Nicole Engelhardt, ACT Insurance; Shanon McKinley, GCC; Bart Clark, Tyler Frederickson, EDC Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve the agenda. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Ostrem, to approve the April 21, 2025 regular meeting minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. LEGAL ITEMS A) Resolution No. 25-22 – Changing the Name of Factory Outlet Drive to Dale Henricks Way Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve Changing the Name of Factory Outlet Drive to Dale Henricks Way Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Resolution No. 25-26 – Setting a Public Hearing on the Proposed Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget Motion by Phillips, seconded by Solberg, to approve Setting a Public Hearing at 4:00 p.m. on May 19th at City Hall on the Proposed Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Consideration of Bids for the Rich Olive Street Improvements Project Administrator Jackson reported that the City is working on completing some steps for the Federal and State funding on this project and the bids are not ready for consideration.  Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to table until May 19, 2025 meeting. Aye: Ostrem, 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. 10 Motion by Solberg, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade Pay Application No. 10 for $867,542.85. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Approve Agreement with Romtec for North Park Restrooms Project Casey Patton presented information and answered questions. Motion by Solberg, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Agreement with Romtec for North Park Restrooms Project. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. PERMITS A) Tobacco: 1. Fareway Stores – 1550 Broad St. 2. Sunshine Energy 35 – 1554 Broad St. B) Liquor: 1. Sunshine Energy 35 – 1554 Broad St. 2. Dolgencorp – 1543 Broad St. (Tabled from April 21st Meeting) Motion by Phillips, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Tobacco and Liquor Permits for Fareway Stores and Sunshine Energy 35 and also Table motion to approve Dolgencorp Liquor permit pending notification of current fire marshal inspection. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried.  MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Discussion on Proposed Fareway Agreement Mayor and Council had discussion about the proposed agreement. B) Change City Council Meeting Dates/Times: 1. May 19 – 4:00 p.m. 2. June and July – First and Third Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Solberg, to approve change. Aye: Ostrem, 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: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. There being no further business before the council the meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m. ATTEST: Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor