City Council

Story City, Iowa June 3, 2025 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Tuesday, June 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: Matt Garber, CGA; Rick Schrier, Reliance State Bank; Nicole Engelhardt, ACT Insurance; Shanon McKinley, GCC 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 May 19, 2025 regular meeting minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS A) Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate, and Estimate of Cost for the Broad Street Water Main Replacement Project Mayor Jensen opened the public hearing. Rick Schrier asked questions about the timing and the impact to the street. Matt Garber was present to answer questions and to indicate he would follow up with him when there was more information available. With no additional public comment, Mayor Jensen closed the public hearing. LEGAL ITEMS A) Resolution No. 25-29 - Finally Approving and Confirming the Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the Broad Street Watermain Replacement Project Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to Approve Resolution 25-29 Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Resolution No. 25-30 – Awarding Contract for the Broad Street Watermain Replacement Project  Matt Garber presented the bid information and answered questions. Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 25- 30 and award contract to Gehrke, Inc. for $183,650. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Resolution No. 25-31 – Awarding Contract for the Rich Olive Street Improvements Project Motion by Solberg, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Resolution No. 25-31 and award contract to Gehrke, Inc for $922,602. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Resolution No. 25-32 – Provide for Notice of Hearing on the Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the North Park Restroom Building Project, and the Taking of Bids Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 25-32 and set public hearing for July 1, 2025 at 6 p.m. at City Hall. 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. 11 Motion by Solberg, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade Pay Application No. 11 for $771,368.65 Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. PERMITS A) Liquor: 1. Thirsty Pigs LLC – South Park 2. Thirsty Pigs LCC – Forrest Ave 3. B) Tobacco: 1. Yesway – 527 Park Ave 2. Sunshine Energy 35 – 1554 Broad St Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Liquor Permits for  Thirsty Pigs and Tobacco Permits for Yesway and Sunshine Energy Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. 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 • Shanon McKinley stated that the Scandinavian Days Committee is still looking for volunteers for the event • Nicole Englehardt stated that Forest Ave will have a tent in the street that will not be removed until Monday. There being no further business before council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:14 p.m. ATTEST: Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor