Agenda for April 9, 2024
The Ogden City Council met in Regular Session on Tuesday, April 9th, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Mark Trueblood presided. Members present were Councilman Aaron Crane, Councilman David Ohlson, Councilman Brian Reimers, Councilwoman Lori Anderson and Councilwoman Margaret Liston. City staff present were City Administrator Emily Clausen, City Clerk Allison Frazier, Police Chief Ethan Bailey, Wastewater Superintendent Chad Thede and Street Superintendent Dan Buzzell. Additional attendees present were 13 guests.
Reimers made a motion, Ohlson seconded to approve the agenda as presented.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Department reports were presented. Wastewater Superintendent Chad Thede gave some updates of his department. He had a DNR inspection this past week. Chief Bailey applied for a grant for two radar speed signs. He also gave an update on the new squad car being outfitted. Ogden police department will also be hosting a Critical School Response training at the school at the end of the month. Fire Chief Rick Sturtz addressed the importance of looking into ordering new PPE due to increasing cost and delivery dates being months away.
Mayor Mark Trueblood asked if there were any questions or items to be removed from the Consent Agenda. City Administrator Emily Clausen asked to remove the treasurer’s report for March as it has not been finalized. Anderson made a motion, Liston seconded to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda: 1) Regular meeting minutes of Tuesday March 12th, 2024. 2) Claims List from March 9th through April 5th, 2024. 3) Approved a building permit for new county shed at 119 E. Locust St., fence permit for a privacy fence at 719 W. Sycamore, a fence permit for a privacy fence at 202 E. Walnut St. and a building permit for an addition at 702 W. Division St. 4) Accepted the resignation of Dylan Elbert effective April 18th, 2024. 5) Approved volunteer Firefighter Wyatt Carlson. 6) Approved amended MOU with Boone Economic Growth, AEDC, City of Ogden and Ogden Legacy.
Ayes: All Present. Motion Carried.
APRIL CLAIMS LIST
BANK DRAFTS:
EFTPS……………………………………………………………..3,613.52
AFLAC……………………………………………………………339.18
IOWA INSURANCE DIVISION……………………… 41.00
EFTPS ………………………………………………………..4,305.14
BLACK HILLS ENERGY………………………………..1,340.60
TREASURER STATE OF IOWA, TAXES…………1,592.00
IPERS………………………………………………………….. 7,792.57
ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING……………………….. 206.74
ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING………………………….138.15
IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE…………………………… 645.12
BLACK HILLS ENERGY…………………………………… 406.50
BLACK HILLS ENERGY……………………………………2,849.60
DAIDA…………………………………………………………….. 246.75
GARBAGE GUYS…………………………………………… 406.00
OGDEN TELEPHONE COMPANY…………………….. 777.24
VISA………………………………………………………………. 907.82
WELLMARK BC/BS…………………………………… 10,406.34
DELTA DENTAL…………………………………………. 534.84
IOWA RURAL WATER……………………………………. 33.78
DEARBORN GROUP………………………………………… 884.10
VERIZON WIRELESS………………………………………… 336.71
HSA……………………………………………………………….1,858.31
TOTAL:……………………………………………………….. $39,662.01
CHECKS:
050901 OVERDRIVE INC……………………………………..163.99
050902 BOONE COUNTY TREASURER …………….. 1,115.00
050903 FRAZIER, ALLISON………………………………….316.69
050904 ACCESS SYSTEMS…………………………………. 1,416.04
050905 ACCU JET LLC…………………………………….. 13,308.90
050906 ALEX AIR APPARATUS 2 LLC………………… 393.18
050907 ALLRECIPES…………………………………………….. 22.00
050908 ALTEC AIR LLC………………………………………664.56
050909 ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY………………………590.32
050910 AUGUST ENTERPRISES LLC……………………2,925.00
050911 BOMGAARS ………………………………………..1,248.97
050912 BOONE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE……….. 5,000.00
050913 CITY OF DES MOINES……………………………….4,961.00
050914 COUNTRY HOME……………………………………..15.00
050915 CULLIGAN WATER…………………………………. 16.50
050916 CUMMINS SALES AND SERVICE……………… 871.23
050917 D & D PEST CONTROL……………………………… 90.00
050918 D & J’S COMPLETE TREE SERVICE…………. 13,475.00
050919 DANKO EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT………….. 126.00
050920 DEMCO …………………………………………………. 64.70
050921 DICK’S FIRE EXTINGUISHER SERVICE……… 422.80
050922 DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION ……………. 22.50
050923 EMPOWERMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC………… 225.00
050924 ENGINEERED EQUIPMENT SOLUTION…….. 252.00
050925 ETHAN BAILEY…………………………………………91.98
050926 EVERLASTINGS ……………………………………… 60.00
050927 FAREWAY STORES, INC. OGDEN…………….. 9.99
050928 FIRE SERVICE TRAINING BUREAU……………100.00
050929 FOX STRAND, INC…………………………………… 1,247.75
050930 FRIENDS OF THE GRIMES PUBLIC LIBRARY…..225.00
050931 GOOD LAWN CARE SERVICES………………………..45.00
050932 INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES INC……………………1,254.87
050933 IOWA ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPAL…………… 500.00
050934 IOWA DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION……………..2,151.72
050935 IOWA PRISON INDUSTRIES…………………………. 1,341.00
050936 LINDA MCCANN…………………………………………. 170.00
050937 MADE TO GAZE ……………………………………………450.00
050938 MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS…………………. 1,214.01
050939 MC GRAW SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER………….. 600.00
050940 MDS RECORDS MANAGEMENT……………………. 47.73
050941 MICROBAC LABORATORIES, INC……………… 1,809.32
050942 MID AMERICA PUBLISHING………………………240.47
050943 MID-AMERICAN RESEARCH CHEMICAL …… 1,043.35
050944 MIDWEST FIRE EQUIPMENT & REPAIR……… 46.77
050945 MIDWEST TAPE LLC ………………………………….. 81.46
050946 OGDEN FARM & FEED……………………………….. 1,928.58
050947 VOID CHECK………………………………………………..0.00
050948 VOID CHECK……………………………………………… 0.00
050949 VOID CHECK……………………………………………….0.00
050950 VOID CHECK………………………………………………. 0.00
050951 OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES………………..746.42
050952 OVERDRIVE INC………………………………………195.00
050953 QUICK OIL CO…………………………………………. 1,338.81
050954 SCIENCE CENTER OF IOWA ……………………. 250.00
050955 SECRETARY OF STATE……………………………… 30.00
050956 SUMMIT FIRE PROTECTION…………………….. 274.00
050957 WISECUP TRUCKING………………………………… 600.00
TOTAL …………………………………………………………$65,799.61
A public hearing date and time for the Budget Adoption Hearing was set for April 23rd, 2024 at 6:15 p.m.
A public hearing date for the 2023/2024 Budget Amendment was set for May 14th, 2024 at 6:15 p.m.
Three bids were received for 2024 Street Repairs. Grimes Asphalt and Paving Corporation $163,700, Inroads Asphalt Paving and Materials for $164,672, and Manatts for $165,000. Motion by Liston, second by Ohlson to approve the low bid and award contract to Grimes Asphalt and Paving Corp.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Fort Dodge Asphalt submitted a bid for microsurfacing for $51,287.82. Motion by Liston, second by Ohlson to approve the bid.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Two bids were received for the Walnut Street Demo of 226, 230, and 234 West Walnut Street. Miller Industries for $68,075.73 and Wisecup Trucking for $165,000. Zackery Miller of Miller Industries and Roger Nielsen with August Enterprises were present to answer any questions about the bid. Motion by Reimers, seconded by Liston, to approve the low bid and award contract to Miller Industries.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Howe School Property offer. Motion by Anderson, second by Liston to approve purchasing parcel 088427323387018 from All Iowa Homes for $45,000 and exchanging parcel 088427323387013 for parcel 088427322387018.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Motion by Anderson, second by Liston to approve moving forward with a concept plan for the recreation area with FOX-Strand.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Hans Boehm was in attendance and gave his annual insurance report. Premiums are up 12 percent.
Shannon Safley with Ogden Fun Days reported the theme this year is Red, White, and Fun. They will work to help raise funds for the Veteran’s memorial. Fun days will be held on June 28th and 29th, 2024. Returning to the annual event will be the car show, carnival, parade, fun run 5k, craft/vendor show, and pony rides. Jessica Heaning and Royce Johns will be the scheduled entertainment.
Kris Blocker with Boone County Tourism updated council on tourism. Last year was the best year yet for tourism. Hotel/motel fees reflect that. She thanked the council for their continued support and funding. She highlighted all the new projects coming to Boone County this year.
Mark Tanner with Cherry Ridge Mobile Home Park asked the council for help with a high sewer fee due to an unknown leak at one of his properties. The council unanimously denied Mr. Tanner’s request.
Council Member Comments: Lori Anderson has been in contact with Eagle Sign Co. for bids for the signs on the west side of town and Lincoln Park. She is working with park committee to get seed for Lincoln Prairie Park and plants for park and city hall. The Ogden signs are not currently lit. Administrator to talk to Brandon at OMU about getting them fixed. Brian Reimers stated he would like the administrator to reach out to Madrid and other communities in regards to Safe Building code services.
No Public Comment.
Motion by Crane, second by Ohlson to adjourn at 7:56 p.m.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Mark Trueblood, Mayor
Attest: Allison Frazier, City Clerk
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