Minutes for March 10, 2020
STATEMENT OF COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
March 10, 2020
The Ogden City Council met in Regular Session on Tuesday, March 10th, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Denny Good presided. Members present were Councilman Jason Weber, 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, Library Director Lori Reutter, Police Chief Mick Bailey, Fire Chief Rick Sturtz and City Attorney Lee Johnson. Additional attendees present were 9 guests. Absent: Dave Ohlson.
Anderson made a motion, Liston seconded, to approve the regular meeting minutes of Tuesday, February 11th, 2020.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Weber made a motion, Liston seconded, to approve the February 2020 Treasurer’s report.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
BEGINNING BALANCE: 2,395,172.12
| FUND | RECEIVED | EXPENDED | TRANSFER IN | TRANSFER OUT | INVEST- MENTS |
| 001-GENERAL FUND | 15,900.84 | 68,219.54 | — | — | 50,000.00 |
| 110-ROAD USE TAX | 25,217.06 | 4,687.78 | — | — | — |
| 112-TRUST & AGENCY | 1,225.04 | — | — | — | — |
| 121-L.O.S.T. | 13,288.37 | — | — | — | 125,000.00 |
| 160-RURAL FIRE | — | — | — | — | — |
| 177-ASSET FORFEITURE | — | — | — | — | — |
| 200-DEBT SERVICE | 709.98 | — | — | — | — |
| 301-PARK IMPROVEMENTS | — | — | — | — | — |
| 302-POLICE CAR | — | — | — | — | — |
| 303-TRUCK FUND | — | — | — | — | — |
| 305-KOUHNS FUND PROJECT | — | — | — | — | — |
| 306-FIRE EQUIPMENT | — | 10,230.00 | — | — | 3,256.25 |
| 307-SEWER PROJECTS | — | — | — | — | — |
| 309-WARNING SIREN FUND | — | — | — | — | — |
| 312-EMS EQUIPMENT FUND | — | — | — | — | — |
| 313-STREET EQUIPMENT FUND | — | — | — | — | — |
| 500-PERPETUAL CARE FUND | — | — | — | — | 71,039.79 |
| 610-SANITARY SEWER | 57,481.63 | 48,989.15 | 296,144.02 | 28,650.00 | — |
| 612-SEWER SINKING FUND | — | — | 28,650.00 | — | — |
| 740-STORM SEWER | 2,996.69 | — | — | — | — |
| GRAND TOTAL: | 116,819.61 | 132,126.47 | 324,794.02 | 28,650.00 | 249,296.04 |
ENDING BALANCE: 2,676,009.28
Reimers made a motion, Liston seconded, to approve the following claims:
PAID CLAIMS:
| ACCESS SYSTEMS | MONTHLY COPIER CHARGES FEB 2020 | $ 187.23 |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | MONTHLY GAS SERVICE CHARGE | $ 2,620.70 |
| DELTA DENTAL | DENTAL INSURANCE COVERAGE 3/1-3/31/20 | $ 652.86 |
| EFTPS | 2.21.2020 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXES | $ 2,750.95 |
| EFTPS | 3.6.2020 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXES | $ 3,074.12 |
| FELD FIRE | SCBA GEAR | $ 10,230.00 |
| GALLS | PD UNIFORM ALLOWANCE | $ 155.97 |
| HSA BANK | HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT MARCH 2020 | $ 1,499.98 |
| IA DEPT OF REVENUE | STATE PAYROLL TAXES-FEBRUARY 2020 | $ 1,073.00 |
| IMAGETEK | RADIX SUBSCRIPTION-MARCH 2020 | $ 130.00 |
| IOWA ASSOC. OF MUNICIPAL UTILITIES | 2020 IAMU AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP DUES | $ 400.00 |
| IOWA RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION | VISION INSURANCE-MARCH 2020 | $ 59.10 |
| IPERS | RETIREMENT-FEBRUARY 2020 | $ 4,511.11 |
| OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES | STREET LIGHTS 12/19/19-1/23/2020 | $ 3,121.51 |
| OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES | UTILITIES 12/19/19-1/23/2020 | $ 8,449.66 |
| PREFERRED PEST MANAGEMENT, INC | QUARTERLY PEST CONTROL SERVICE | $ 50.00 |
| VERIZON | CELL PHONE SERVICE 2/16-3/15/2020 | $ 238.32 |
| WELLMARK | HEALTH INSURANCE MARCH 2020 | $ 8,154.78 |
| TOTAL: | $ 47,359.29 |
UNPAID CLAIMS
| ACCESS SYSTEMS | TOTAL IT CARE – MARCH 2020 | $ 757.33 |
| ACCESS SYSTEMS-LIBRARY | MONTHLY COPIER CHARGES-FEB ’20 | $ 121.19 |
| AFLAC | AFLAC CONTRIBUTION-MARCH 2020 | $ 335.22 |
| AGSOURCE COOPERATIVE | WASTEWATER TESTING | $ 480.50 |
| ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY | VEHICLE MAINT. SUPPLIES | $ 139.31 |
| BETTER HOMES & GARDENS | MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION/LIBRARY | $ 18.00 |
| BOONE AREA HUMANE SOCIETY | ANIMAL CONTROL-NOVEMBER 2019 | $ 42.00 |
| BOONE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE | 28E AGREEMENT FOR SERVICE-MARCH ’20 | $ 4,833.33 |
| BRAD WILKENING | HOLOCAUST PRESENTATION/LIBRARY | $ 200.00 |
| BRIAN LAWSON | UMPIRE/YOUTH REC | $ 210.00 |
| CHAD THEDE | PARKING REIMBURSEMENT | $ 20.00 |
| CUMMINS SALES AND SERVICE | FIRE TRUCK MAINTENANCE | $ 2,290.38 |
| DEMCO | LIBRARY SUPPLIES | $ 103.10 |
| DE SOLUTIONS | EQUIPMENT REPAIR/LIBRARY | $ 360.00 |
| DOLLAR GENERAL | SUPPLIES | $ 37.40 |
| FELD FIRE | FAN-FIRE DEPARTMENT | $ 3,187.50 |
| FOX ENGINEERING | 242213B WWTP IMPROVEMENTS | $ 10,444.75 |
| FOX ENGINEERING | 701818A OGDEN BEAVER CREEK IMPROV. | $ 5,100.00 |
| HGTV | MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION/LIBRARY | $ 21.00 |
| IMFOA | IMFOA SPRING CONFERENCE REGISTRATION | $ 250.00 |
| INGRAM | BOOKS-LIBRARY | $ 1,455.38 |
| L-TRON CORPORATION | SCANNER CABLE-PD | $ 28.50 |
| MDS RECORDS MANAGEMENT | RECORDS STORAGE | $ 2.55 |
| MID-AMERICAN PUBLISHING CORP | LEGAL PUBLICATIONS | $ 375.72 |
| MID-AMERICAN PUBLISHING CORP | ADVERTISING/LIBRARY | $ 20.00 |
| MIDWEST TAPE | DVDS-LIBRARY | $ 93.41 |
| MIKE FRAIZER | SNOW REMOVAL-FEBRUARY 2020 | $ 170.00 |
| OGDEN FARM & FEED | SUPPLIES | $ 374.62 |
| OGDEN LEGACY | FIX UP GRANT CONTRIBUTION | $ 16,588.39 |
| OGDEN TELEPHONE COMPANY | MONTHLY PHONE SERVICE MARCH 2020 | $ 695.98 |
| OVERDRIVE | ADVANTAGE COLLECTION/LIBRARY | $ 250.00 |
| QUICK OIL | FUEL-FEBRUARY 2020 | $ 1,650.84 |
| RAY’S DOORS LLC | FD BUILDING MAINTENANCE | $ 90.00 |
| REMINISCE | MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION/LIBRARY | $ 14.98 |
| SHAPE | MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION/LIBRARY | $ 11.98 |
| STATE LIBRARY OF IOWA | LIBRARY CONTINUING EDUCATION | $ 75.00 |
| SUSAN HECK | PARK SHELTER RENTAL FEE RETURN | $ 12.50 |
| THE MAGNOLIA JOURNAL | MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION/LIBRARY | $ 30.00 |
| TOM WALTERS | GARBAGE SERVICE-FEB 2020 | $ 90.00 |
| USA BLUE BOOK | SUPPLIES/SEWER | $ 1,329.78 |
| VISA | SUPPLIES | $ 1,034.39 |
| VISION BANK | CASH MGMT FEE-MARCH 2020 | $ 20.00 |
| WASHED WHITE | WINDOW CLEANING/LIBRARY | $ 6.00 |
| WOODRUFF CONSTRUCTION LLC | WWTF ACTIVATED SLUDGE UPGRADE PAY#23 | $ 260,971.76 |
| TOTAL: | $ 314,342.79 |
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
There were no permits in February for review.
Department Reports were presented. Library Director Lori Reutter reported the library board approved the food pantry request from Erich Kretzinger to be placed outside the library. She invited all present to the “Wear Your Sweater Day” to celebrate Mr. Roger’s birthday at the library on Fri., March 20th from 1-5 p.m.
Public Comment. Jason Weber commented that with spring coming people should be mindful of their properties and their neighbors and clean up their yards. City Clerk Melanie Olesen noted that complaint forms are available at city hall. The city clean-up day is scheduled for June 20th. Lori Anderson asked about some properties that need cleaned up and what the next steps are in getting things done. There was lots of discussion about nuisances and wood piles. City Administrator to look into ordinances regarding such.
Public Hearing. Mayor Good closed the regular meeting at 7:17 p.m. to open the public hearing on the Proposed City Budget for FY 2020/2021. No comments.
Mayor Good closed the public hearing and entered back into regular session at 7:18 p.m.
Motion by Anderson, second by Liston to approve Resolution No. 202003-484 adopting the Proposed City Budget for Fiscal Year 2020/2021.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Motion by Reimers, second by Weber to approve the Notice to Proceed for the Beaver Creek Watershed Improvements Project.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Motion by Weber, second by Liston to approve Resolution No. 202003-487 to fix a date for a public hearing on April 14th at 7:15 p.m. on proposal to enter into a Sewer Revenue Improvement and Refunding Loan and Disbursement Agreement and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $5,910,000.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Ogden Fun Days. Andrew Pierce gave an update on this year’s events scheduled for June 26th and 27th. There will be inflatables for the kids on Saturday, car show Friday and parade Saturday morning and a band on both Friday and Saturday. He thanked the City and their departments (fire, police, streets) for their continued support and help during Fun Days.
Boehm Insurance. Hans Boehm gave his annual report on the city insurance policies.
Cemetery Board Recommendation. A request from Dave Huntley for an individual mausoleum in Glenwood Cemetery was discussed. Dave presented information and photos to the council. Motion by Weber, second by Anderson to approve the cemetery board recommendation to not allow individual mausoleums in Glenwood Cemetery.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
2020 Sludge Hauling. Motion by Reimers, second by Liston to accept bids and award the 2020 Sludge Hauling agreement to Behle Inc. DBA Roto-Rooter.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Motion by Liston, second by Weber to approve Resolution No. 202003-485 authorizing the City Clerk to make the appropriate interfund transfers of sums and record the same in the appropriate manner for FY 2020 for the City of Ogden, Iowa.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Motion by Reimers, second by Liston to approve Resolution No. 202003-486 approving wage adjustments for City employees for FY 2020/2021.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Fire Department. Fire Chief Rick Sturtz updated the council on the plans to purchase two new trucks, a rotation schedule and answered any questions. Motion by Reimers, second by Anderson to approve the purchase of two new fire trucks per specifications and costs provided by Midwest Fire.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Mayor Denny Good reappointed Dick Smith for a six-year term on the Utility Board from 1-1-2020 to 1-1-2026.
Motion by Weber, second by Liston to approve Resolution No. 202003-488. A Resolution of support for the Central Iowa Waste Management Association Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan Update.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Motion by Liston, second by Anderson to approve Task Order No. 1023-19B to continue with a scoping study for the First Street improvements from Veterans Drive to 210th Street.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Motion by Anderson, second by Weber to approve Task Order No. 2422-13B approving an amendment to include an additional fixed fee of $12,500 to Task 600 – Construction Phase. This provides additional construction administration services for a construction period extended beyond the contractual final completion date of July 1, 2019 to January 24, 2020.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Motion by Reimers, second by Liston to adjourn at 8:24 p.m.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Denny Good, Mayor
Attest: Melanie Olesen, City Clerk
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