City Council

Story City, Iowa August 18, 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: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Absent: O’Connor Also Present: Shanon McKinley, GCC; Jake Nilles, Nilles Associates Engineer; Kalen Bauman, Levi Corcoran, Ben Eshelman, Scout Troupe 101 Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, to approve the agenda Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion by Phillips, seconded by Solberg, to approve the August 4, 2025 regular meeting minutes. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS A) Rezoning Request from MAK STORY, LLC to Change Zoning District from “A-1” to “C-1” Mayor Jensen opened the public hearing. Administrator Jackson stated that this changes the zoning from Ag to Highway Commercial. With no further public comment, Mayor Jensen closed the public hearing. LEGAL ITEMS A) Resolution No. 25-46 – Approving and Adopting an Amendment to the Land Use Plan of the Comprehensive Plan Update and Policies Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve Resolution No. 25-46. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Ordinance No. 363 – Changing the Official Zoning Map of the City of Story City, by Changing the District Boundaries of the “A-1” and “C-1” Districts, Waive Two Readings and Proceed to Final Reading  Councilperson Sporleder introduced an ordinance entitled “Ordinance No. 363. Changing the Official Zoning Map of the City of Story City, by Changing the District Boundaries of the “A-1” and “C-1” Districts, Waive Two Readings and Proceed to Final Reading It was moved by Councilperson Ostrem, and seconded by Councilperson Phillips that the ordinance by adopted. AYE: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder NAY: None ABSENT: O’Connor WHEREUPON, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried and declared that the ordinance had been given its initial consideration It was moved by Councilperson Solberg 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: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder NAY: None ABSENT: O’Connor 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 Phillips, that Ordinance No. 363 be passed and the title agreed upon. This motion was seconded by Councilperson Solberg, and, upon roll call, was carried by an aye and nay vote of the Council, as follows: AYE: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder NAY: None ABSENT: O’Connor WHEREUPON, the Mayor declared Ordinance No. 363 duly passed and the title agreed upon this 18th day of August, 2025. B) Approve Kabota Site Plan Jake Nilles, Nilles Associates, presented information about the site plan and answered questions. Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, to approve Kabota Site Plan with engineer comments. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. D) Resolution No. 25-47 – Accepting Work of Contractor on 2024 Water Main Improvement Project Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Solberg, to approve Resolution No. 25-47 Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. E) Resolution No. 25-48 – Appointing Frank Feilmeyer as City Attorney Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Resolution No. 25-48 Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS A) Approve Construction Pay Applications and Change Orders: 1. Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade Change Order No. 1 for $21, 318.70 2. 2024 Water Main Project Change Order No. 4 for a decrease of $4,863.50 3. 2024 Water Main Project Pay Application No. 4/Final $34,382.09 Motion by Phillips, seconded by Solberg, to approve Construction Pay Applications and Change Orders as included in agenda and packet. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. B) Review Financial Highlights for Fiscal Year 2024-25 Administrator Jackson presented the Fiscal Year financial highlights. Mayor and Council asked questions and had discussion. No action taken. MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS A) Discussion on Ballot Language Regarding Library Board Mayor and council discussed the need to update the ballot language for Library Board. No action taken. B) Schedule Next City Council Meeting for September 2nd Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to Schedule Next City Council Meeting for September 2nd to allow for the Labor Day holiday. Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, Solberg, and Sporleder Nay: None Motion Carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS Motion by Sporleder, seconded by Phillips, 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 noted that there were street closure requests that will occur prior to the next council meeting • Shanon McKinley reported that there is a contract on the purchase of 519 Broad • Scouts Kalen Bauman, Levi Corcoran, and Ben Eshelman requested to interview Mayor Jensen after the meeting MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL, AND CITY STAFF COMMENTS REGARDING NON-AGENDA ITEMS • Administrator Jackson stated he has met with the new Superintendent of Schools There being no further business before council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m. ATTEST: Heather Slifka, City Clerk Mike Jensen, Mayor