STATEMENT OF COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

January 14, 2020

The Ogden City Council met in Regular Session on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Denny Good presided. Members present were Councilman Jason Weber, Councilman Dave Ohlson, Councilman Brian Reimers, Councilwoman Lori Anderson and Councilwoman Margaret Liston. City staff present were City Clerk Melanie Olesen, City Administrator Emily Clausen, Street Superintendent Dan Buzzell, Sewer Superintendent Chad Thede, Police Chief Mick Bailey, Library Director Lori Reutter and City Attorney Lee Johnson. Additional attendees present were Steven Soupir from FOX Engineering and 5 guests.

 

Anderson made a motion, Liston seconded, to approve the regular meeting minutes of Tuesday, December 10, 2019.

Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.

 

Reimers made a motion, Ohlson seconded, to approve the December 2019 Treasurer’s report.

Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.

BEGINNING BALANCE: 2,338,952.53

FUND	RECEIVED	EXPENDED	TRANSFER IN	TRANSFER OUT	INVEST- MENTS
001-GENERAL FUND	63,763.05	71,138.12	—	—	50,000.00
110-ROAD USE TAX	16,198.81	19,405.19	—	—	—
112-TRUST & AGENCY	8,644.47	—	—	—	—
121-L.O.S.T.	31,444.58	—	—	—	125,000.00
160-RURAL FIRE	45,234.89	—	—	—	—
177-ASSET FORFEITURE	—	—	—	—	—
200-DEBT SERVICE	5,009.72	250.00	—	—	—
301-PARK IMPROVEMENTS	—	—	—	—	—
302-POLICE CAR	—	—	—	—	—
303-TRUCK FUND	—	—	—	—	—
305-KOUHNS FUND PROJECT	—	—	—	—	—
306-FIRE EQUIPMENT	96,962.00	90,909.95	—	—	3,256.25
307-SEWER PROJECTS	—	—	—	—	—
309-WARNING SIREN FUND	—	—	—	—	—
312-EMS EQUIPMENT FUND	—	—	—	—	—
313-STREET EQUIPMENT FUND	—	6,749.82	—	—	—
500-PERPETUAL CARE FUND	—	—	—	—	71,039.79
610-SANITARY SEWER	49,116.78	48,963.19	—	28,688.97	—
612-SEWER SINKING FUND	—	72,944.74	28,688.97	—	—
740-STORM SEWER	2,817.25	—	—	—	—
GRAND TOTAL:	319,191.55	310,361.01	28,688.97	28,688.97	249,296.04

ENDING BALANCE:   2,347,783.07

 

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

 

         PAID CLAIMS:                                                              

ACCESS SYSTEMS	MONTHLY COPIER CHARGES-DEC. ’19	$         181.70
AFLAC	AFLAC CONTRIBUTION	$         335.22
BLACK HILLS ENERGY	MONTHLY GAS SERVICE CHARGE	$      2,099.37
DEARBORN NATIONAL	LIFE INSURANCE COVERAGE 1/1-3/31/2020	$         757.80
DELTA DENTAL	DENTAL INSURANCE COVERAGE 1/1-/31/20	$         652.86
EFTPS	12.13.19 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXES	$      3,336.32
EFTPS	12.27.19 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXES	$      3,617.56
EFTPS	1.10.2020 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXES	$      3,737.47
FELD FIRE	SCBA GEAR-FD (FEMA GRANT FUNDED)	$   89,960.00
HSA BANK	HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT JANUARY ’19	$      1,499.98
IA DEPT OF REVENUE	STATE PAYROLL TAXES-DECEMBER ’19	$      1,293.00
IA DEPT OF REVENUE	4TH QTR ’19 SALES TAX	$      1,812.00
IA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT	4TH QTR ’19 UNEMPLOYMENT TAX	$           21.33
IMAGETEK	RADIX SUBSCRIPTION-JANUARY ’19	$         130.00
IOWA RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION	VISION INSURANCE-JANUARY ’19	$           59.10
IPERS	RETIREMENT-DECEMBER ’19	$      5,044.69
MDS RECORDS MANAGEMENT	RECORDS STORAGE 11/1-11/30/19	$              2.55
RODGERS PLUMBING & HEATING INC	SERVICE CALL/SUPPLIES-LGCC	$           71.50
UMB	DRAINAGE LOAN FEES FOR BOND	$         250.00
VERIZON	CELL PHONE SERVICE 12/16/19-01/15/2020	$         238.82
WELLMARK	HEALTH INSURANCE JANUARY 2020	$      8,154.78
	TOTAL:	$ 123,256.05

        UNPAID CLAIMS

ACCESS SYSTEMS-LIBRARY	MONTHLY COPIER CHARGES-DEC ’19	$         123.69
ACCESS SYSTEMS	TOTAL IT CARE – JAN 2020	$         757.33
AFLAC	AFLAC CONTRIBUTION	$         335.22
AGSOURCE COOPERATIVE	WASTEWATER TESTING	$      3,131.50
ALEX AIR APPARATUS	NOZZLES-FIRE DEPT	$      1,882.27
ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY	VEHICLE MAINT. SUPPLIES	$         254.74
AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS CO.	COMPUTER ACCESSORIES/CARD-SEWER	$      1,183.00
BOONE CO. AUDITOR	ELECTION FEES	$         532.96
BOONE CO. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE	2020 MEMBERSHIP DUES	$         400.00
BOONE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE	28E AGREEMENT FOR SERVICE-JAN ’20	$      4,833.33
BORDERS STATES ELECTRIC	LIGHT BULBS	$           76.65
BOUND TREE	EMS SUPPLIES	$           46.98
CHARLIE LAKE	YOUTH REC BASKETBALL REF	$         120.00
CITY OF DES MOINES	SLUDGE DISPOSAL	$      3,810.50
DEMCO	LIBRARY SUPPLIES	$           82.03
DIGITAL-ALLY	BATTERIES FOR BODY CAMS	$           60.00
DOLLAR GENERAL	SUPPLIES	$           12.75
EMPOWERMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC	QUARTERLY WEB HOSTING SERVICE	$         225.00
FELD FIRE	VEHICLE MAINTENANCE	$         521.66
FOX ENGINEERING	242213B WWTP IMPROVEMENTS	$      5,994.10
FOX ENGINEERING	701818A BEAVER CREEK WATERSHED IMPROV	$      1,700.00
GALLS	UNIFORM ALLOWANCE-PD	$         365.96
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING	MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION-LIBRARY	$           15.00
GRIFFIN DIGGS	YOUTH REC BASKETBALL REF	$           30.00
INGRAM	BOOKS-LIBRARY	$         537.99
IOWA CODIFICATION	CODIFICATION ORD # 258	$           92.00
IOWA FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION	2020 MEMBERSHIP DUES	$         195.00
IOWA ONE CALL	LOCATING REQUESTS NOVEMBER 2019	$           15.40
JARED ADREON	YOUTH REC BASKETBALL REF	$         150.00
JEFF GORMAN	TRUCK/ENDLOADER REPAIR/MAINT.	$      3,453.50
JOELLE CONSIER	YOUTH REC BASKETBALL SCOREKEEPER/REF	$         152.00
MCGRAW SENIOR CENTER	Q4 2019 DONATION	$         600.00
MDS RECORDS MANAGEMENT	RECORDS STORAGE	$              2.55
MID-AMERICAN PUBLISHING CORP	LEGAL PUBLICATIONS/PRINTING EMS	$         283.68
MIDWEST TAPE	DVDS-LIBRARY	$           72.03
MIKE FRAIZER	SNOW REMOVAL-DECEMBER 2019	$         260.00
MOFFITT’S FORD	POLICE-VEHICLE MAINT.	$           64.96
OGDEN FARM & FEED	SUPPLIES	$         880.69
OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES	GAS TAX REFUND JULY-DECEMBER 2019	$         532.81
OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES	Q4 2019 SANITATION	$      2,250.00
OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES	STREET LIGHTS 11/19-12/19/2019	$      2,514.92
OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES	UTILITIES 11/19-12/19/2019	$      6,858.44
OGDEN TELEPHONE COMPANY	MONTHLY PHONE SERVICE JANUARY ’19	$         697.46
PAYTON VAN SICKLE	YOUTH REC BASKETBALL SCOREKEEPER/REF	$         134.00
PORTABLE PRO, INC	PORTABLE TOILET SERVICE-REC	$           75.00
QUICK OIL	FUEL-DECEMBER ’19	$      1,648.74
SMOKE-EATER PUBLICATIONS	PUBLICATION SUBSCRIPTION-FIRE DEPT.	$         120.00
STAR ENERGY	DIESEL FUEL – SEWER DEPT	$         435.85
STELLEN WAGNER	YOUTH REC BASKETBALL SCOREKEEPER	$         126.00
TOM WALTERS	GARBAGE SERVICE-DECEMBER ’19	$           90.00
VISA	SUPPLIES	$         311.02
VISION BANK	CASH MGMT FEE-JANUARY 2020	$           20.00
WASHED WHITE	WINDOW CLEANING-LIBRARY	$              6.00
WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION	MEMBERSHIP DUES 2020	$           95.00
	TOTAL:	$   49,169.71

 

Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.

 

There were no permits in December for review.

 

Department Reports were presented. Sewer Superintendent Chad Thede reported the software issues with the new systems are being resolved. The only item to finish up is the heating issues.

 

Public Comment. Digby Worgan spoke to the council about the numerous break ins at the pharmacy. He wondered if the council would consider adding cameras to the downtown business district. He would not want the pharmacy to close. Mick Bailey has been working with Patti Swanson to figure out some options. Legacy has also discussed options. City Administrator will look into getting some quotes from security companies. Pete Bergstrom spoke to the council about Howe School. The school is working to figure out what will benefit the community and not have the property be a liability. He would like to have the school board and city council have a work session to look at options for the property. He would like council to think about what the community would like to see there if the building was re-purposed or what could be there if the facility was gone. The property could be split so that the city could retain the ball fields and the south section for businesses or a housing development. The school will take down the building five years from the date of no students in the building. Dave Huntley asked if a survey from the community would help to see what is wanted. Let’s start conversations on what the next step will be with a joint meeting. Wreaths Across America retirement day to remove wreaths from Veterans graves will be held on February 22nd.

 

Public Hearing. Mayor Good closed the regular meeting at 7:24 p.m. to open the public hearing to consider plans and specifications for the Beaver Creek Watershed Improvements Project. No questions or comments.

 

Mayor Good closed the public hearing and entered back into regular session at 7:29 p.m.

 

Motion by Weber, second by Liston to approve Resolution No. 202001-477 approving the plans and specifications for the Beaver Creek Watershed Improvements Project.

Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.

 

Award Bid. The bid opening was held on January 7th. Bids came in over the cost of the project. Chad Thede and Steven Soupir of FOX Engineering have found a couple areas to cut costs. FOX Engineering’s recommendation of award is to the low bidder. Due to not having complete information council tabled awarding bid at this time. Will hold a special meeting in two weeks.

 

Kris Blocker from the Boone County Convention and Visitors Bureau updated the council on Boone County tourism. She gave out copies of the 2020 Boone County magazine that is distributed to Iowa’s 14 welcome centers and at travel shows. Other ways to help contribute is to volunteer for the Iowa State Fair booth. The City of Boone gave $60,000 to support tourism which is $10,000 down from the previous year. Kris asked the council to consider helping with their efforts.

 

Casey’s Development Agreement. After much discussion on the costs of the road with estimates from FOX, Manatt’s and Casey’s the council moved forward. Motion by Reimers, second by Weber to approve a Development Agreement with Casey’s with the stipulation the roadway has to run from First Street to the eastern edge of Casey’s property (480’). The road has to be 31’ wide with curb and storm drainage included. Repayment will be for a period of ten years with no interest.

Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.

 

A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, January 28th to dispose of vacated SE Second Street.

 

Library Annual Report. Library Director Lori Reutter shared the annual report with council. The library now has a tier three status which increased funding by $500. The library has a new strategic plan in place. Lori made the recommendation to hire Emily Owen as the new library assistant.

 

Motion by Weber, second by Liston to approve the Encroachment Agreement between Northern Natural Gas Company and the City of Ogden.

Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.

 

Motion by Anderson, second by Liston to set a public hearing for the proposed maximum property tax dollars to certify for levy’s for Tuesday, February 11th, 2020 at 7:15 p.m. This is a new requirement for Fiscal Year 2021 budget.

Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.

 

Council will have a special budget work session on February 5th, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.

 

Motion by Reimers, second by Ohlson to approve Resolution No. 202001-476 to Establish Official Depositories and Maximum Balance.

Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.

 

Motion by Anderson, second by Liston to approve Resolution No. 202001-478 to approve a total of $300.00 for special assessment to responsible party in Ogden, Iowa.

Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.

 

Motion by Anderson, second by Liston to approve Resolution No. 202001-479 to approve a total of $480.00 for special assessment to responsible party in Ogden, Iowa.

Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.

 

2020 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-		Boone County Family Medicine Ogden Provider
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   Deanna Moe, VP/Secretary John Bolten Mary Ellen Carlson Bob Kieffer		12/2015 thru 12/2021   05/2019 thru 05/2025 08/2019 thru 08/2025 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, Weber
Parks Committee-	Anderson, Weber, Mayor
Personnel Committee –	Reimers, Liston, Mayor
Public Safety Committee-	Liston, Weber, 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
City Administrator-	Emily Clausen
City Clerk-	Melanie Olesen
City Attorney-	Lee Johnson
Building Inspector-	Emily Clausen
Americans with Disabilities Act   Coordinator-	Emily Clausen

 

Motion by Weber, second by Liston, to adjourn at 9:05 p.m.

Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.

 

Denny Good, Mayor

Attest: Melanie Olesen, City Clerk

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