The Ogden City Council met in Regular Session on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Denny Good presided. Members present were Councilman Dave Ohlson, Councilman Sean Thompson, Councilman Brian Reimers, Councilwoman Lori Anderson and Councilwoman Margaret Liston. City staff present were City Administrator Emily Clausen, City Clerk Melanie Elbert, Sewer Superintendent Chad Thede, City Attorney Lee Johnson, and Library Director Lori Reutter. Additional attendees present were 17 guests.

 

Thompson made a motion, Liston seconded, to approve the Regular Meeting minutes of Tuesday, December 12, 2017.

Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.

 

Anderson made a motion, Ohlson seconded, to approve the December Treasurer’s report.

Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.

BEGINNING BALANCE: 1,786,082.47

FUND	RECEIVED	EXPENDED	TRANSFER IN	TRANSFER OUT	INVEST- MENTS
001-GENERAL FUND	88,335.26	104,937.99	—	—	50,000.00
110-ROAD USE TAX	20,472.25	13,108.73	—	—	—
112-TRUST & AGENCY	9,974.45	—	—	—	—
121-L.O.S.T.	14,670.41	—	—	—	125,000.00
160-RURAL FIRE	16,054.00	—	—	—	—
177-ASSET FORFEITURE	—	—	—	—	—
200-DEBT SERVICE	5,497.60	8,750.00	—	—	—
301-PARK IMPROVEMENTS	11,250.00	—	—	—	—
302-POLICE CAR	—	—	—	—	—
303-TRUCK FUND	—	—	—	—	—
305-KOUHNS FUND PROJECT	—	23,750.00	—	—	—
306-FIRE EQUIPMENT	—	9,000.00	—	—	3,256.25
307-SEWER PROJECTS	—	—	—	—	—
309-WARNING SIREN FUND	—	—	—	—	—
311-QUIET ZONE	—	—	—	—	—
312-EMS EQUIPMENT FUND	—	—	—	—	—
313-STREET EQUIPMENT FUND	—	—	—	—	—
314-LIBRARY FUND	—	—	—	—	—
315-CEMETERY FUND	—	—	—	—	—
500-PERPETUAL CARE FUND	—	—	—	—	64,350.00
610-SANITARY SEWER	52,549.82	30,485.46	—	9,316.67	250,000.00
611-SEWER SURPLUS FUND	—	—	—	—	—
612-SEWER SINKING FUND	—	7,350.00	9,316.67	—	—
740-STORM SEWER	2,988.97	667.55	—	—	—
GRAND TOTAL:	221,792.76	198,049.73	9,316.67	9,316.67	492,606.25

ENDING BALANCE:   1,809,825.50

 

Reimers made a motion, Anderson seconded, to approve the following claims:

 

                                                                                        PAID CLAIMS:                                                                                       

AFLAC	AFLAC CONTRIBUTION	$         282.90
ACCESS SYSTEMS	MONTHLY COPIER CHARGES	$         171.13
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	MONTHLY GAS SERVICE CHARGE	$         818.91
BOUND TREE	EMS ECG ELECTRODES	$         123.81
CORN STATES METAL FABRICATORS	FABRICATE/INSTALL KITCHEN HOOD LGCC	$      7,110.00
DEARBORN NATIONAL	LIFE INSURANCE PREMIUMS	$         752.26
DELTA DENTAL	DENTAL INSURANCE	$         695.64
EFTPS	FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXES	$      3,399.77
EFTPS	FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXES	$      3,662.36
EMPOWERMENT SOLUTIONS	QUARTERLY WEB HOSTING FEES 4TH QTR 17	$         225.00
EVOLVING EDGE GRAPHICS	OGDEN SIGNS-PASS THRU GRANT FUNDED	$   11,240.00
FOX ENGINEERING	242213B OGDEN WWTP IMPROVEMENTS	$      2,546.00
FOX ENGINEERING	242200A OGDEN WWTP PROF FEES	$         140.00
HSA BANK	HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT	$      1,249.98
IA DEPT OF REVUNUE	STATE PAYROLL TAXES-DECEMBER ’17	$      1,861.00
IMAGETEK	RADIX SUBSCRIPTION	$         130.00
IOWA CODIFICATION	ORDINANCES 244-248 NOV ’17 SUPP.	$         117.00
IOWA RURAL WATER	VISION INUSRANCE	$           57.38
IPERS	RETIREMENT	$      6,654.27
LIEBSCH CONSTRUCTION	LGCC RENOVATION/REMODEL UPPER LEVEL	$   13,817.00
MARTIN MARIETTA	ROCK/GRAVEL	$      2,503.65
VISA	SUPPLIES	$         141.85
VISION BANK	CASH MGMT FEE	$           20.00
WELLMARK	HEALTH INSURANCE	$      6,684.62
	TOTAL:	$   64,404.53

 

UNPAID CLAIMS:

ACCESS SYSTEMS	MONTHLY TOTAL IT CARE	$      1,161.80
ACCESS SYSTEMS-LIBRARY	COPIER CHARGES/CONTRACT	$         131.59
AGSOURCE COOPERATIVE	WASTEWATER TESTING	$         948.50
ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY	SUPPLIES	$         208.43
BEN HEEREN	BASKETBALL REFEREE	$           34.00
BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS	MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION-LIBRARY	$           12.00
BLACKSTONE PUBLISHING	BOOKS-LIBRARY	$         127.39
BOONE AREA HUMANE SOCIETY	ANIMAL CONTRAL	$         881.00
BOONE COUNTY CHAMBER	MEMBERSHIP DUES	$         400.00
BOONE COUNTY HOSPITAL	STRESS TEST DR. FEES	$           73.00
BOONE COUNTY SHERRIF’S OFFICE	28E AGREEMENT FOR SERVICE	$      4,583.33
CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY	CLEANING SUPPLIES	$         191.23
CITY OF DES MOINES	SLUDGE DISPOSAL	$      2,331.68
CLARK’S FOOD MART	SUPPLIES	$           69.53
COOPER CARSON	BASKETBALL REFEREE	$           34.00
CORN STATES METAL FABRICATORS	FABRICATE/INSTALL KITCHEN HOOD LGCC	$      1,784.00
CUMMINS SALES AND SERVICE	FIRE DEPT VEHICLE MAINT.	$         125.00
DAN PETERSON CONSTRUCTION	STORM SEWER REPAIR	$      1,525.00
DANNY L. STEIBER	PRESENTATION-LIBRARY	$           27.00
DES MOINES STAMP CO.	SIGNATURE STAMPS	$         108.70
EMMA CLAUSEN	BASKETBALL REFEREE	$           85.00
FIRE SAFETY U.S.A	TURN OUT GEAR/BOOTS (C. STURTZ)	$         520.50
GALLS	POLICE UNIFORM ALLOWANCE	$           58.33
HECK’S DOZER INC.	VINE STREET REPAIR	$      2,952.40
INGRAM	BOOKS-LIBRARY	$      1,110.64
INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY CENTER	HANDHELD RADIO BATTERY-EMS	$           52.80
IOWA ONE CALL	LOCATING REQUEST VOICE/FAX	$           23.40
IOWA PRISON INDUSTRIES	ROAD SIGNS	$         778.80
JARED ADREON	BASKETBALL REFEREE	$         119.00
JOHNSON LAW OFFICE, P.C.	LEAGAL FEES – CITY ATTORNEY	$      3,024.00
LIEBSCH CONSTRUCTION	LGCC RENO ADDITION REPAIR DOOR	$         290.00
MASON WILL	BASKETBALL REFEREE	$              8.50
MC GRAW SENIOR CENTER	QUARTERLY DONATION Q4-2017	$         600.00
MEREDITH ADREON	BASKETBALL REFEREE	$           76.50
MICHAEL FRAIZER	SNOW REMOVAL	$         585.00
MIDAMERICA BOOKS	BOOKS-LIBRARY	$         113.70
MID-AMERICAN PUBLISHING CORP	SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL – LIBRARY	$           38.00
MID-AMERICAN PUBLISHING CORP	ADVERTISING-LIBRARY	$           14.21
MID-AMERICAN PUBLISHING CORP	LEGAL PUBLICATIONS	$           24.98
MID-IOWA SALES	ICE MELT	$         167.95
MIDWEST TAPE	DVDS-LIBRARY	$         119.53
OGDEN FARM & FEED	SUPPLIES	$         433.67
OGDEN FOOD PANTRY	PASS THRU GRANT L.A. GOOD TRUST	$      5,000.00
OGDEN TELEPHONE COMPANY	MONTHLY PHONE SERVICE	$         576.20
OXEN TECHNOLOGY	TECH SUPPORT – LIBRARY	$         240.00
PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER	EMS SUPPLIES	$           69.08
QUICK OIL	GAS/DIESEL	$      2,852.98
QUILL	SUPPLIES-LIBRARY	$           69.00
RODGERS PLUMBING & HEATING INC	SERVICE CALLS/LABOR/PARTS SEWER/LGCC	$      1,098.48
SMOKE-EATER PUBLICATIONS	SUBSCRIPTION-FIRE DEPARTMENT	$         128.00
SPORTS ILLUSTRATED	MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION-LIBRARY	$           34.00
STRYKER MEDICAL	STAIR CHAIR/COT — EMS	$      3,442.36
TIM READ	LIBRARY AUTHOR VISIT	$           75.00
TOM WALTERS CO.	GARBAGE SERVICE	$           79.00
USA BLUEBOOK	SEWER OP/MAINT SUPPLIES	$         112.10
ZACH MATHEWS	BASKETBALL REFEREE	$         119.00
	TOTAL:	$   39,849.29

 

Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.

 

 

There were no approved permits for December.

 

Department Reports were presented. Sewer Superintendent Chad Thede added the pre-construction meeting with sub-contractors went well that was held in December.

 

There was no public comment at this time.

 

Public Hearing. Mayor Good closed the regular meeting at 7:09 p.m. to open the Public Hearing for a usage variance at 625 E. Walnut Street. Barb Henning stated she is not anti-progress and questioned if every Dollar General Store carried the same inventory. She wondered if it could be modified so not duplicate services of other businesses. She knows loyal customers will continue to do business with downtown businesses. She said that currently businesses in town work together to not be in direct competition with one another with products like cards, flowers, over the counter meds and groceries. Dwayne Hosch, a representative of the Overland Group, who builds stores and leases to Dollar General was in attendance. He stated they have a 15-year contract. He could not answer questions regarding Dollar General business. He did however say that he would get contact information for someone at Dollar General who could answer these questions and he would forward that to the City. He did state they will tear down the current building and build a new store. Chad Thede wanted to verify that the manhole that will be moved will be at the owners’ expense. That was correct. David Weaver who lives south of Beaver is opposed to Dollar General. He felt that the City of Ogden is in better standing than surrounding towns because of good decisions made by personnel. We have less free and reduced lunches than Beaver and Jefferson. He does not live in the community however his children attend school here. Gail Rodgers thinks you should never turn down business. Competition is good. Jason Weber feels Ogden has what we need. Chad and Valerie Arnold stated the fitness center will not be closing, just relocating. They feel this is a business Ogden needs. Lori Anderson asked Jim Turbes if Boone had an impact from Dollar General there. He said probably some. City Clerk Elbert gave some input on how having another business in town for products keeps dollars in our city, rather than traveling and spending elsewhere. City Administrator Clausen shared information from three communities and the effect it had on their grocery stores. She spoke with Dayton Community Grocery in Dayton, Harlan’s Food Mart in Story City, and Market of Madrid. Sharon Lingren was happy to have another business in town and help progress in town. No other public comment. Mayor Good commented that todays consumer is more cost minded and shops various locations. We no longer have the loyal consumers that we used to have.

 

Mayor Good closed the public hearing and entered back into regular session at 7:32 p.m.

 

Motion by Reimers, second by Anderson to approve the usage variance for 625 E. Walnut Street for Dollar General.

Ayes: Ohlson, Thompson, Reimers, Anderson. Opposed: Liston. Motion carried.

 

New Firetruck Purchase. Fire Chief Rick Sturtz made a recommendation for a new firetruck purchase. Sturtz traveled to Laverne, Minnesota to meet with Midwest Fire. He included a complete specification proposal. The cost of the new truck is $263,864.00. The new truck will increase water capacity and up ISO ratings. If ordered this month the truck should be delivered in late September or early October. Rural Fire Board approved a millage increase to help with rising fire equipment costs.

Motion by Ohlson, second by Thompson to approve the purchase of an All-Poly Series 2000 Gallon Tanker-Pumper with a 2019 Freightliner M2 106 chassis. Total investment $263,864.

Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.

 

Volunteer Fire Recommendation. Mayor Good made a recommendation to keep Chris Sturtz on as a volunteer fireman. Originally Chris Sturtz was approved for a one-year period as another member of the department was deployed. Chris is available for daytime calls when the department is short.

Motion by Reimers, second by Ohlson to approve the recommendation of Chris Sturtz as a volunteer fireman.

Ayes: All Present, Motion carried.

 

Housing Committee. Matt VanSickle represented the housing committee and reported on a busy past year. He spoke to the council about the January 29th town hall event that will have the final results of the housing needs assessment through ISU. This focused on senior housing but is a baseline on all housing. Meetings are currently being held with different focus groups. They finished the third year of the fix up program. There were 22 applicants that could get matching funds up to $1000. Eleven of those projects were approved. It cost $10,000 for Legacy. Seven projects were completed with approximately $25,000 improvements to these homes. The committee is working on a new housing development by extending Peterson Drive to SW 6th Street. There are 16 lots on 6 acres. Fox Engineering has been aiding in the plans and it has been moving along very well. Next step would be for the city to consider some tax abatement, TIF or possible annexation. Habitat for Humanity would like to get Hands of Hope involved in 2018. Potential for a home in 2019. The committee would like to petition the council to consider a change to the building code to require an attached garage for new home construction. This would then require Habitat for Humanity to include a garage on new home construction. Councilman Sean Thompson would like to see stipulations on size included on a garage and not be set on an attached garage but rather a garage. Council asked VanSickle to see what other communities have required or approved.

 

YSS Funding Request. Tina Palmer was unable to attend. A letter has been received for a funding request in next fiscal year.

 

Rec Director. This item was omitted.

 

Library Annual Report. Library Director Lori Reutter reported on a busy and successful 2017. She was excited about the newest employee, Kelly Boothroyd and was sad to see Karen Brandt leave. They had 241 signed up for the summer reading program. She was thankful for Kouhn’s fund for purchasing a much-enjoyed Lego table and for presenters for summer readers. She continues story time twice a month at the library and a mobile library at the Manor. They have a new logo and new library cards. In 2018 they will have a tier 3 status through the state with increased funding.

 

2018 Council Meeting Schedule. Council will continue to meet the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m.

 

Schedule budget work session. Clerk to work in some dates, preferably Tuesday and Thursday for budget work sessions.

 

Motion by Anderson, second by Ohlson to approve Resolution 437 establishing official depositories and maximum balance.

Ayes: All Present, Motion carried.

 

Motion by Liston, second by Anderson to approve the Mayoral Appointments.

 

2018 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Pro-Tem-	Brian Reimers
Police Chief-	Mick Bailey
Sewer Superintendent-	Chad Thede
Street Superintendent-	Dan Buzzell
Library Director	Lori Reutter
Fire Chief-	Rick Sturtz
City Engineers-	Fox Engineering
City Health Officer-	Dr. Caleb D. Glawe, MD
City Depositories-	Vision Bank (Ogden)   Security Savings Bank (Boxholm)   Boone Bank & Trust (Boone) U.S. Bank (Boone) Peoples Trust & Savings (Jefferson and Ogden)
Official Newspaper-	The Ogden Reporter
Check Signatory-	Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, City Administrator, City Clerk
Hazardous Building   Property Inspector-	Mike Salati
Utility Board-   (6 year term)	Cy Hornberg (1-1-22)   Dick Smith (1-1-20) Donna Christensen, chair (1-1-24)
Library Board-   (6 year term)	Lesli Hayes, President   Jana Rector, Vice Pres Pat Doran Mary Ellen Carlson Bob Kieffer	12/2015 thru 12/2021   03/2015 thru 03/2021 03/2013 thru 03/2019 08/2017 thru 09/2023 10/2016 thru 10/2022

 

Cemetery Board-   (6 year term)	Pat Carson, Chair   Gary Paulsen Gerald Anderson Doug Stumbo Debi Carlson	2015-2021   2015-2021 2015-2021 2015-2021 2015-2021
Community Services Board-   (3 year term)	Brian Reimers   Lori Anderson Paul Nicklos Lori Good Susan Casey Chuck Good Karen Dannen	Council Liaison-annual   Council Liaison-annual 2013 2014 2013 2015 2014
Community Center Committee –	Anderson, Ohlson, Mayor
Economic Development Committee-	Anderson, Ohlson, Mayor
Landfill Committee –	Liston, Thompson
Parks Committee-	Anderson, Thompson, Mayor
Personnel Committee –	Reimers, Liston, Mayor
Public Safety Committee-	Liston, Thompson, Mayor
Streets Committee-	Ohlson, Reimers, Mayor
Utilities Committee-	Reimers, Liston, Mayor
Ogden Legacy Liaison-	Anderson
Boone Co. Trails Advisory Committee	Ohlson
Nuisance Committee –	Full Council
Audit Committee-	Full Council
Rural Fire Board-	Full Council
Economic Dev. Board-	Anderson, Ohlson, Mayor

 

City Administrator-	Emily Clausen
City Clerk-	Melanie Elbert
City Attorney-	Lee Johnson
Building Inspector-	Emily Clausen
Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator-	Emily Clausen

 

Ayes: All Present, Motion carried.

 

Motion by Liston, second by Thompson to approve a service agreement with Summit Fire for the Leonard A. Good Community Center.

Ayes: All Present, Motion carried.

 

Ohlson made a motion, Liston seconded, to adjourn at 8:21 p.m.

Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.

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