City Council

Story City, Iowa June 17, 2025 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson, Attorney Larson Council Members: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and O’Connor Absent: Sporleder Also Present: Chip Baltimore, Fareway General Counsel; Andrea Clark, Story City Police Department; Nicole Engelhardt, ACT Insurance; Shanon McKinley, GCC Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve the agenda. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and O’Connor Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by Phillips, seconded by O’Connor, to approve the June 3, 2025 regular meeting minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and O’Connor Nay: None Motion Carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS A) Proposal to Approve a Development Agreement with Fareway Stores, Inc., Including Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Payment Chip Baltimore introduced himself to Mayor and Council and thanked them for partnering with Fareway on the grocery store. With no further comments, Mayor Jensen closed the public hearing LEGAL ITEMS A) Resolution No. 25-33 – Approving Development Agreement with Fareway Stores, Inc. Authorizing Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Payments and Pledging Certain Tax Increment Revenues to the Payment of the Agreement Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 25-33 Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and O’Connor Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Resolution No. 25-34 – Approving Amended Economic Development Agreement with MAK STORY, LLC. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Ostrem to approve Resolution No. 25-34  Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and O’Connor Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Resolution No. 25-35 – Approving Certain Fund Transfers in the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget Motion by Solberg, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Resolution No. 25-35 Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and O’Connor 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. 16 Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Solberg, to approve Construction Pay Application No. 16 for $157,690.32 Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and O’Connor Nay: None Motion Carried. PERMITS A) Tobacco: 1. Dolgencorp LLC (Dollar General) – 1543 Broad St. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve Tobacco Permit for Dolgencorp LLC - 1543 Broad St. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and O’Connor Nay: None Motion Carried. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Request from Andrea Clark to Waive Residency Requirement Mayor and council asked questions and had discussion with Andrea. Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips that a grace period on the Residency Requirement for Andrea Clark be allowed until January 1, 2026. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and O’Connor Nay: None Motion Carried.  APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Phillips, to approve payment of bills and claims. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and O’Connor Nay: None Motion Carried. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING NON-AGENDA ITEMS Nicole Engelhardt thanked city staff from Parks and Public Works for assistance in Scandinavian Days set up. MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL, AND CITY STAFF COMMENTS REGARDING NON-AGENDA ITEMS • Administrator Jackson stated that the water main project by the school is starting this week. • Administrator Jackson reported that the July 15th meeting will start earlier for a tour at the Waste Water Treatment Plant Project. • CM Ostrem reported several trees and shrubs that are overgrown on the sidewalk and their location. There being no further business before council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:32 p.m. ATTEST: Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor