On the agenda: Story City July 21, 2026 Council Meeting Minutes — data center (Jul 21)
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Story City, Iowa
July 21, 2026
Mayor Jensen called the council meeting to order on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
in the City Hall.
Present: Mayor Jensen and Administrator Jackson
Council Members: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, Abrams
Absent: Solberg
Also Present:
Motion by O’Connor, seconded by Ostrem, to approve the agenda.
Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, Abrams
Nay: None
Motion Carried.
Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Abrams, to approve the July 7, 2026 regular meeting
minutes
Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, Abrams
Nay: None
Motion Carried.
LEGAL ITEMS
A)
Resolution No. 26-50-- Accepting Work of Contractor on North
Park Restroom Building Project
Motion by Phillips, seconded by Abrams, to approve Resolution 26-50.
Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, Abrams
Nay: None
Motion Carried.
B)
Resolution No. 26-51 – Establishing Strategic Priority Goals
Motion by Abram, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Resolution 26-51.
Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, Abrams
Nay: None
Motion Carried.
C)
Ordinance No. 375 – Amending Chapter 166 of the Code of
Ordinances Pertaining to Electronic Message Boards, Second Reading
Motion by Phillips, seconded by Ostrem, to approve Ordinance 360.
Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, Abrams
Nay: None
Motion Carried.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
A)
Approve Construction Pay Applications and Change Orders:
1. North Park Restroom Building Project Pay Application No. 6/Final
Motion by Abrams, seconded by O’Connor, to approve.
Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, Abrams
Nay: None
Motion Carried.
B)
Review Financial Highlights for Fiscal Year 2025-26
Administrator Jackson presented a review. Mayor and Council discussed.
PERMITS
A)
Liquor:
1. Yesway – 527 Park Ave
2. Norse Nest – 301 Washington St.
Motion by Abrams, seconded by O’Connor, to approve Yesway – 527 Park Ave
And Norse Nest – 301 Washington St.
Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, Abrams
Nay: None
Motion Carried.
MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
A)
Sidewalk Improvement Application:
1. Kevin and Peg Patterson – 342 Hillcrest Dr
2. Kallie Weber – 713 Park Ave
Motion by Ostrem, seconded by O’Connor, to approve.
Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, Abrams
Nay: None
Motion Carried.
B)
Request from Bertha Bartlett Public Library to Close Broad
Street from Park Ave to Elm Ave on August 18th from 6:30 p.m.
to 7:00 p.m.
Motion by Abrams, seconded by Phillips, to table the request pending further
information.
Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, Abrams
Nay: None
Motion Carried.
APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS
Motion by Ostrem, seconded by Phillips, to approve bills and claims.
Aye: Ostrem, Phillips, O’Connor, Abrams
Nay: None
Motion Carried.
MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL, AND CITY STAFF COMMENTS
REGARDING NON-AGENDA ITEMS
• Administrator Jackson: What is the council opinion on data centers?
The issue is being discussed in cities across the state.
o Mayor and Council shared various opinions and perspectives
• CM Phillips: Discussed e-bike and scooter regulations.
o Administrator Jackson: we can put this on the next agenda for
discussion
• CM Ostrem: There are a number of trees that have branches hanging
over the sidewalks.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the council the meeting was adjourned at 7:02
p.m.
ATTEST:
Heather Slifka, City Clerk
Mike Jensen, Mayor
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