Minutes for April 13, 2021
STATEMENT OF COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
April 13th, 2021
The Ogden City Council met in Regular Session on Tuesday, April 13th, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. electronically via conference call at the following phone number: 978-990-5000, access code 413743 and was available to the public to attend in person. This meeting was conducted electronically due to federal and state government recommendations in response to COVID-19 pandemic conditions, pursuant to Governor Reynolds’ Proclamation of Disaster Emergency dated March 19, 2020. Mayor Pro Tem Brian Reimers presided. Members present were Councilman Jason Weber, Councilman David Ohlson, Councilwoman Lori Anderson and Councilwoman Margaret Liston. Absent: Mayor Denny Good. City staff present were City Administrator Emily Clausen, City Clerk Melanie Olesen, Library Director Lori Reutter and City Attorney Lee Johnson. Additional attendees present were 14 guests.
Weber made a motion, Ohlson seconded to approve the agenda as presented.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Department reports were presented. City Hall will be closed on April 22-23, 2021 for professional development training. Police Chief Bailey has identified some properties for clean-up. Administrator Clausen to contact Lee Johnson for follow up on those properties. Administrator Clausen updated council on possible mobile home park sale. Food truck vendor has inquired about setting up in town.
Mayor Pro Tem Reimers asked if there were any questions or items to be removed from the Consent Agenda. Ohlson made a motion, Liston seconded to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda: 1) Regular meeting minutes of Tuesday, March 9th, 2021. 2) Treasurer’s Report for Mark 2021. 3) Claims List from March 5th, 2021 through April 9th, 2021. 4) Building Permits for a privacy and chain-link fence for Chad Johnson at 507 E. Oak Street and a privacy fence for Hunter and Chloe McNeill at 514 NW 2nd Street. 5) Resolution No. 202104-511 – “A Resolution adopting the Boone County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 2021.” 6) Approve First Responder recommendations of President Mark Dorr, Vice President Mike Ahrens and Secretary Susan Kallem.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
BEGINNING BALANCE: 2,736,675.27
| FUND | RECEIVED | EXPENDED | TRANSFER IN | TRANSFER OUT | INVEST- MENTS |
| 001-GENERAL FUND | 26,269.43 | 70,120.52 | 264,498.00 | — | 50,000.00 |
| 110-ROAD USE TAX | 8,847.70 | 1,483.50 | — | — | — |
| 112-TRUST & AGENCY | 4,842.13 | — | — | 216,375.00 | — |
| 121-L.O.S.T. | 28,582.40 | — | — | 124,500.00 | 125,000.00 |
| 160-RURAL FIRE | — | — | — | 195,626.59 | — |
| 177-ASSET FORFEITURE | — | — | — | — | — |
| 200-DEBT SERVICE | 2,457.15 | — | 164,132.00 | — | — |
| 301-PARK IMPROVEMENTS | — | — | 1,000.00 | — | — |
| 302-POLICE CAR | — | — | 8,500.00 | — | — |
| 303-TRUCK FUND | — | — | 25,000.00 | — | — |
| 305-KOUHNS FUND PROJECT | — | 13,153.00 | — | — | — |
| 306-FIRE EQUIPMENT | 54,000.00 | — | 17,331.59 | — | 3,256.25 |
| 307-SEWER PROJECTS | — | — | — | — | — |
| 309-WARNING SIREN FUND | — | — | 5,000.00 | — | — |
| 310-DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENTS | — | — | 50,000.00 | — | — |
| 312-EMS EQUIPMENT FUND | — | — | 5,000.00 | — | — |
| 313-STREET EQUIPMENT FUND | — | — | 15,000.00 | — | — |
| 500-PERPETUAL CARE FUND | 150.00 | — | — | — | 72,089.79 |
| 610-SANITARY SEWER | 56,606.59 | 17,662.23 | — | 46,910.84 | — |
| 612-SEWER SINKING FUND | — | — | 28,910.84 | — | — |
| 740-STORM SEWER | 3,064.82 | 4,681.00 | — | 960.00 | — |
| GRAND TOTAL: | 184,820.22 | 107,100.25 | 584,372.43 | 584,372.43 | 250,346.04 |
ENDING BALANCE: 2,814,395.24
CLAIMS LIST:
PAID CLAIMS:
| ACCESS SYSTEMS | MONTHLY COPIER CHARGES MARCH ’21 | $191.43 |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | MONTHLY GAS SERVICE CHARGE | $1,946.67 |
| DEARBORN GROUP | LIFE INSURANCE 4/1/21-6/30/21 | $757.80 |
| DELTA DENTAL | DENTAL INS. COVERAGE 4/1/21-4/30/21 | $611.68 |
| DIGITAL-ALLY | SHIPPING FEES-PD | $15.00 |
| EFTPS | 3.19.2021 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXES | $3,488.31 |
| EFTPS | 4.2.2021 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXES | $3,327.66 |
| HSA BANK | HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT APRIL ’21 | $1,499.98 |
| IMAGETEK | RADIX SUBSCRIPTION- APRIL 2021 | $235.00 |
| IOWA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE | Q1 2021 SALES TAX | $2,488.00 |
| IOWA FIRE CHIEFS’ ASSOCIATION | 2021 MEMBERSHIP DUES | $25.00 |
| IOWA RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION | VISION INSURANCE-APRIL 2021 | $65.60 |
| IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | Q1 2021 UNEMPLOYMENT TAX | $96.44 |
| IPERS | RETIREMENT-MARCH 2021 | $5,004.15 |
| OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITES | STREET LIGHTS 1/25/21-2/24/21 | $2,209.91 |
| OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITES | UTILITIES 1/25/21-2/24/21 | $6,265.40 |
| TREASURER STATE OF IOWA | STATE PAYROLL TAXES-MARCH 2021 | $1,171.00 |
| VERIZON | CELL PHONE SERVICE 2/16-3/15/2021 | $276.77 |
| VISA | SUPPLIES | $490.15 |
| WELLMARK | HEALTH INSURANCE APRIL 2021 | $10,214.04 |
| TOTAL: | $40,379.99 |
UNPAID CLAIMS
| ACCESS SYSTEMS | ANNUAL BACKUP LICENSE-REC COMPUTER | $23.99 |
| ACCESS SYSTEMS-LIBRARY | MONTHLY COPIER CHARGES-MARCH 2021 | $124.61 |
| AFLAC | AFLAC CONTRIBUTION | $335.22 |
| AGSOURCE COOPERATIVE | WASTEWATER TESTING | $988.50 |
| ALEX AIR APPARATUS, INC | MOUNT FOR FAN/BOOTS | $569.11 |
| AMERICAN PATCHWORK & QUILTING | MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION-LIBRARY | $27.97 |
| ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY | OIL | $118.56 |
| AUTO ELECTRIC TUNEUP | BATTERIES-SIRENS | $260.00 |
| BEHLE INC. | SLUDGE HAULING | $3,574.49 |
| BOEHM INSURANCE | ANNUAL INSURANCE PREMIUMS | $68,821.00 |
| BOMGAARS | TOOLS | $349.98 |
| BOONE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE | 28E AGREEMENT FOR SERVICE-APRIL ’21 | $4,954.17 |
| CARSON ELECTRIC, INC. | TOILET REPLACEMENT/STREETS | $498.20 |
| CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIBUTING, INC | FLOOR SCRUBBER/SUPPLIES-LGCC | $3,357.00 |
| CITY OF DES MOINES | SLUDGE DISPOSAL | $1,760.81 |
| CITY LAUNDERING CO. | FIRST AID SUPPLIES | $60.25 |
| COMPANY TWO FIRE BROKERAGE | BROKER FEES SALE OF FIRE TRUCK | $4,500.00 |
| COM-TEC LAND MOBILE RADIO | SUPPLIES/LABOR-RADIO INSTALLATION-FIRE | $931.75 |
| CULLIGAN WATER | WATER | $21.30 |
| DARLEY | SUPPLIES-FIRE | $390.11 |
| DEMCO | SUPPLIES-LIBRARY | $86.30 |
| DICKS FIRE EXTINGUISHER SERVICE | ANNUAL INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE | $643.45 |
| DOLLAR GENERAL | SUPPLIES | $30.05 |
| EMPOWERMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC | PROFESS. SERVICES/QUARTERLY HOSTING | $496.50 |
| FELD FIRE | TRUCK/PUMP MAINTENANCE-FD | $361.00 |
| FOX ENGINEERING | 701819A STORM WATER PROJECTS | $750.00 |
| FOX ENGINEERING | 701818A BEAVER CREEK WATER IMPROV PRO | $62.00 |
| FOX ENGINEERING | 242213B WWTP IMPROVEMENTS | $1,894.50 |
| FRANK DUNN CO. | HIGH PERFORMANCE PATCH-ROADS | $420.00 |
| GALLS | UNIFORM-POLICE | $99.98 |
| GOOD LAWNCARE SERVICES | LAWN CARE-LIBRARY | $62.00 |
| GRAINGER | SUPPLIES-FD | $28.82 |
| INGRAM | BOOKS-LIBRARY | $1,671.48 |
| IOWA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY | TRAINING-PD | $50.00 |
| KELTEK | KEYBOARD-PD | $158.34 |
| MARTIN MARIETTA | ROCK/GRAVEL | $821.56 |
| MC GRAW SENIOR CENTER | QUARTERLY DONATION (Q1-2021) | $600.00 |
| MDS RECORDS MANAGEMENT | RECORDS STORAGE | $20.22 |
| MID-AMERICAN PUBLISHING CORP | LEGAL PUBLICATIONS | $156.91 |
| MIDWEST TAPE | DVDS | $172.65 |
| OGDEN FARM & FEED | SUPPLIES | $2,225.65 |
| OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITES | STREET LIGHTS 2/24-3/26/21 | $2,305.19 |
| OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITES | UTILITIES 2/24-3/26/21 | $7,608.21 |
| OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITES | 1ST QTR 2021 SANITATION BILLING | $748.98 |
| OGDEN TELEPHONE COMPANY | MONTHLY PHONE SERVICE APRIL 2021 | $786.37 |
| PEOPLE | MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION-LIBRARY | $58.00 |
| PRODUCTIVITY PLUS-VETTER EQUIP. | EQUIPMENT PARTS | $106.75 |
| QUICK OIL | FUEL-MARCH 2021 | $2,155.36 |
| ROTO-ROOTER | SEWER JETTING/SCUM REMOVAL | $1,905.00 |
| RODGERS PLUMBING & HEATING, INC | SERVICE CALL-LIBRARY | $65.00 |
| R&W POWER | PUSH MOWER/LEAF BLOWER/OIL | $589.13 |
| SAM’S CLUB | MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL | $45.00 |
| SUMMIT FIRE PROTECTION | FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM INSPECT-LGCC | $195.00 |
| TASTE OF HOME | MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION-LIBRARY | $24.98 |
| TOM WALTERS COMPANY | GARBAGE SERVICE-MARCH 2021 | $90.00 |
| UNPLUGGED WIRELESS | PAGER PROGRAMMING-FIRE | $35.00 |
| VISA | SUPPLIES | $642.69 |
| VISION BANK | CASH MGMT FEE-APRIL 2021 | $20.00 |
| WASHED WHITE | WINDOW CLEANING-LIBRARY | $6.00 |
| WISECUP TRUCKING | GRAVEL HAULING/STUMP GRINDING | $1,513.48 |
| TOTAL: | $121,378.57 |
Motion by Liston, second by Anderson to set a Public Hearing for the 2020/2021 Budget Amendment for May 11th, 2021 at 7:15 p.m.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Ogden Fun Days. Andrew Pierce updated the council on plans for Fun Days scheduled for June 25-26, 2021. They are planning many activities and are still in need of volunteers. Plans include the car show, entertainment garden, parade, 5K, inflatables and food vendors. Contact Andrew if you would like to volunteer.
Public Hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Reimers closed the regular meeting at 7:15 p.m. to open the public hearing on the Proposed Designation of the 2021 Ogden Urban Revitalization Area.
There were several questions from the public on what the proposed plan is for and what areas it covers. Jason Martin asked questions regarding what the city can do to help other taxpayers. Information was shared on the Legacy fix-up grant and Region XII grant opportunities.
Mayor Pro Tem Reimers closed the public hearing and entered back into regular session at 7:34 p.m.
Motion by Weber, second by Ohlson to approve Resolution No. 202104-512 a resolution stating the intentions of the City Council with regard to the designation of the 2021 Ogden Urban Revitalization Area and the proposed plan therefor.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Councilmember Comments – Brian spoke about the E911 board meeting with a possible proposed plan for funding the communications center. He also spoke about the need for some locations for commercial business. Margaret updated council on the community garden. Planting has begun. She is working on a plan for some children to help with the garden. Lori updated council on the walk around of the Howe property with the surveyor and school officials. The Westside Hustlers 4-H group cleaned up the flower beds at the city park and mulched. New bird houses were added to the bike trail too. We are getting closer to an agreement with the school on that property. A developer is looking at the school for use as a 55+ housing project.
Public Comment – Jason Martin asked about future street plans for East Maple Street and any possible sewer upgrades. Council will be in contact with street and sewer superintendents.
Motion by Anderson, second by Liston to adjourn at 7:55 p.m.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Brian Reimers, Mayor Pro Tem
Attest: Melanie Olesen, City Clerk
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