City Council

Story City, Iowa August 4, 2025 Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Monday, August 4, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in City Hall. Present: Mayor Jensen, Administrator Jackson Council Members: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Absent: Ostrem Also Present: Matt Sporleder, Story City Chief of Police; Mike Wright, Story City Streets Superintendent; Frank Feilmeyer; Casey Patton, ISG; Kate Feil and Katie Hermanson, Historical Society; Matt Garber, CGA; Nicole Engelhardt, ACT Insurance; Nate Ante Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to amend the agenda and add VII. Permits Item A) Kwik Trip – 1704 Broad St., Tobacco Permit and B) Norse Nest, LLC– 301 Washington, Liquor Permit Aye: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Solberg, to approve the July 15, 2025 regular meeting minutes. Aye: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. LEGAL ITEMS A) Resolution No. 25-41 – Awarding Contract for North Park Restroom Building Project Casey Patton presented information on the bids for the project. The low bid was Woodruff Construction for $213,700. Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 25-41. Aye: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Resolution No. 25-42 – Accepting Work Covering the Broad Street Reconstruction Project – Phase III Matt Garber was present to answer questions. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Solberg, to approve Resolution No. 25-42 Aye: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Resolution No. 25-43 – Adopting Final Assessment Schedule for the Broad Street Reconstruction Project – Phase III and Amending, Confirming, and Levying the Assessments Administrator Jackson presented information about the assessments and that interest rate will be half of prime and set at 3.75%. Residents with assessments can pay over a 10 year period.  Motion by Phillips, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution No. 25-43 Aye: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. D) Resolution No. 25-44 – Setting a Public Hearing on a Request for Rezoning for MAK STORY, LLC (Kabota) Motion by Solberg, seconded by Sporleder, to approve Resolution No. 25-44 and set public hearing for August 18, 2025 at 6:00 at City Hall. Aye: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. E) Resolution No. 25-45 – Designating Log Cabin as Structure of Historic Significance Kate Feil and Katie Hermanson presented information about the Log Cabin and their request. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor to approve Resolution No. 25-45. Aye: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. F) Ordinance No. 362 – Establishing the Grade of Broad Street from Garfield Avenue to, and including, its Intersection with Park Avenue, Waive Two Readings and Proceed to Final Reading Councilperson O’Connor introduced an ordinance entitled “Ordinance No. 362. An Ordinance the Grade of Broad Street from Garfield Avenue to, and including, its Intersection with Park Avenue, Located in Story City, Iowa It was moved by Councilperson Sporleder, and seconded by Councilperson Solberg that the ordinance by adopted. AYE: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder NAY: None ABSENT: Ostrem WHEREUPON, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried and declared that the ordinance had been given its initial consideration It was moved by Councilperson Phillips that the provision requiring an ordinance to be considered at two meetings prior to passage be suspended. This motion was seconded by Councilperson Sporleder, and, upon roll call, was carried by an aye and nay vote of the Council, as follows: AYE: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder NAY: None ABSENT: Ostrem WHEREUPON, the Mayor declared the provision requiring an ordinance to be considered at two meetings prior to passage be suspended.  It was then moved by Councilperson O’Connor, that Ordinance No. 362 be passed and the title agreed upon. This motion was seconded by Councilperson Phillips, and, upon roll call, was carried by an aye and nay vote of the Council, as follows: AYE: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder NAY: None ABSENT: Ostrem WHEREUPON, the Mayor declared Ordinance No. 362 duly passed and the title agreed upon this 4th day of August, 2025. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Approve Construction Pay Applications and Change Orders: 1. Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade Pay Application No. 13 for $731,362.95 2. Rich Olive Street Improvements Project Pay Application No. 1 for $40, 406.65 3. Bertha Bartlett Public Library Addition and Renovation Project Change Order No. 4 and 5 for a decrease in $4,146 and an increase in $15,996.20 4. Broad Street Reconstruction Phase III Project – Pay Application No. 5/Final $14,393.53 Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips to approve Construction Pay Applications and Change Orders as included in agenda and packet. Aye: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Request Authorization to Purchase Cemetery Mower Mike Wright was present to answer questions about the mower and present the cost estimate of $10,100. Motion by Solberg, seconded by Sporleder, to approve request as presented. Aye: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Request Authorization to Purchase Police Vehicle Equipment Matt Sporleder was present to answer questions about the equipment and to present the cost estimate of $21,500 and $17,629.14 for new mobile computers Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Solberg, to approve request as presented. Aye: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. PERMITS A) Tobacco: 1) Kwik Trip – 1704 Broad St. B) Liquor: 1) Norse Nest, LLC – 301 Washington Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to approve permits. Aye: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried.  MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Ante Building – 503 Pennsylvania Ave – Request to Locate Handicap Accessibility and Step Down in Right-of-Way Nate Ante presented his request. Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Sporleder, to approve. Aye: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Aaron Adams Residency Waiver Request Chief Sporleder and Administrator Jackson provided information and answered questions. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by O’Connor, to approve the request as recommended. Aye: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. C) Discussion on City Attorney Vacancy Frank Feilmeyer was present to introduce himself and answer questions about filling the role of city attorney. No action was taken. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Administrator Jackson identified that there is an $800,000 payment to Fareway in the bills, as required to be paid by the agreement with Fareway. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Sporleder, to approve payment of bills and claims. Aye: Phillips, Solberg, O’Connor, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL, AND CITY STAFF COMMENTS REGARDING NON-AGENDA ITEMS • Clerk Slifka referenced the upcoming election and due date for nomination papers • Administrator Jackson stated that Jane Jackson thanked the Mayor and council for their donation to legal aid in honor of Fred Larson • CM Solberg expressed concern about vandalism at the new bathroom. Administrator Jackson reported that there are instances of vandalism on city property currently that the city does have to deal with at times. There being no further business before council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m. ATTEST: Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor