Minutes for September 14, 2021
STATEMENT OF COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
September 14, 2021
The Ogden City Council met in Regular Session on Tuesday, September 14th, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Brian Reimers presided. Members present were Councilman Jason Weber, Councilman David Ohlson, Councilwoman Lori Anderson and Councilwoman Margaret Liston. City staff present were City Administrator Emily Clausen, City Clerk Melanie Olesen, Police Chief Mick Bailey, and City Attorney Lee Johnson. Absent: Mayor Denny Good. Additional attendees present were 3 guests.
Anderson made a motion, Ohlson seconded to approve the agenda as presented.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Department reports were presented. Tree company has begun removal of diseased trees. They will be removing trees as their schedule permits.
Mayor Pro Tem Reimers asked if there were any questions or items to be removed from the Consent Agenda. Ohlson made a motion, Weber seconded to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda: 1) Regular meeting minutes of Tuesday, August 10th, 2021. 2) Treasurer’s Report for August 2021. 3) Claims List from August 7th, 2021, through September 10th, 2021. 4) Alcohol permit for Casey’s General Stores. 5) Building permit for a new home at 708 W. Division Street for Schlenker Construction. 6) Resolution No. 202109-520 – “A Resolution approving the erection of steps and railing at 237 W. Mulberry Street. 7) FY21 Audit Report from Houston and Seeman P.C.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
BEGINNING BALANCE: 2,690,796.68
| FUND | RECEIVED | EXPENDED | TRANSFER IN | TRANSFER OUT | INVEST- MENTS |
| 001-GENERAL FUND | 155,637.17 | 72,561.36 | — | — | 50,000.00 |
| 110-ROAD USE TAX | 18,989.76 | 1,385.49 | — | — | — |
| 112-TRUST & AGENCY | — | — | — | — | — |
| 121-L.O.S.T. | 18,642.35 | — | — | — | 125,000.00 |
| 160-RURAL FIRE | — | — | — | — | — |
| 177-ASSET FORFEITURE | — | — | — | — | — |
| 200-DEBT SERVICE | — | 116,887.54 | — | — | — |
| 301-PARK IMPROVEMENTS | 8,500.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 302-POLICE CAR | — | — | 7,797.96 | — | — |
| 303-TRUCK FUND | — | — | — | — | — |
| 305-KOUHNS FUND PROJECT | — | — | — | — | — |
| 306-FIRE EQUIPMENT | — | — | — | — | 3,256.25 |
| 307-SEWER PROJECTS | — | — | — | — | — |
| 309-WARNING SIREN FUND | — | — | — | — | — |
| 310-DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENTS | — | — | — | — | — |
| 312-EMS EQUIPMENT FUND | — | — | — | — | — |
| 313-STREET EQUIPMENT FUND | — | — | — | — | — |
| 500-PERPETUAL CARE FUND | 50.00 | — | — | — | 72,839.79 |
| 610-SANITARY SEWER | 59,761.01 | 29,946.73 | — | 28,087.27 | — |
| 612-SEWER SINKING FUND | — | — | 28,087.27 | — | — |
| 740-STORM SEWER | 3,077.96 | 13.50 | — | — | — |
| GRAND TOTAL: | 264,658.25 | 220,794.62 | 35,885.23 | 28,087.27 | 251,096.04 |
ENDING BALANCE: 2,742,458.27
CLAIMS LIST:
PAID CLAIMS:
| ACCESS SYSTEMS | MONTHLY COPIER CHARGES AUGUST ’21 | $ 191.43 |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | MONTHLY GAS SERVICE CHARGE | $ 416.58 |
| DELTA DENTAL | DENTAL INS. COVERAGE 9/1-9/30/21 | $ 564.08 |
| EFTPS | 8.20.2021 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXES | $ 3,692.60 |
| EFTPS | 9.3.2021 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXES | $ 3,368.39 |
| HSA BANK | HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT SEPTEMBER ’21 | $ 1,499.98 |
| IMAGETEK | RADIX SUBSCRIPTION- SEPTEMBER 2021 | $ 235.00 |
| IOWA DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES | NPDES PERMIT FY22 | $ 1,275.00 |
| IOWA RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION | VISION INSURANCE-SEPTEMBER 2021 | $ 65.60 |
| IPERS | RETIREMENT-AUGUST 2021 | $ 5,067.00 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL | WORKERS COMP. INSURANCE INSTALL #3 | $ 3,809.17 |
| OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITES | STREETLIGHTS 6/23/21-7/27/21 | $ 1,879.60 |
| OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITES | UTILITIES 6/23/21-7/27/21 | $ 7,451.89 |
| TREASURER STATE OF IOWA | STATE PAYROLL TAXES-AUGUST 2021 | $ 1,186.00 |
| VERIZON | CELL PHONE SERVICE 7/16-8/15/21 | $ 374.94 |
| WELLMARK | HEALTH INSURANCE SEPTEMBER 2021 | $ 10,214.04 |
| TOTAL: | $ 41,291.30 |
UNPAID CLAIMS
| ACCESS SYSTEMS-LIBRARY | MONTHLY COPIER CHARGES-AUGUST 2021 | $ 124.61 |
| ACCESS SYSTEMS | MONTHLY IT SUPPORT-AUGUST ’21 | $ 1,114.31 |
| AFLAC | AFLAC CONTRIBUTION | $ 391.02 |
| AGSOURCE COOPERATIVE | WASTEWATER TESTING | $ 1,884.00 |
| ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY | EQUIPMENT-SEWER/VEHICLE MAINTENANCE | $ 203.26 |
| AUTO ELECTRIC & TUNEUP | POLICE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE | $ 78.30 |
| BOMGAARS | BLOWER/FD | $ 237.59 |
| BOONE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE | 28E AGREEMENT FOR SERVICE-SEPT. ’21 | $ 5,053.25 |
| BUXTON CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION | CURB/GUTTER REPLACEMENT | $ 350.00 |
| CAROL LEECH | MAUSOLEUM SPACE BUYBACK | $ 390.00 |
| CASCADE PUBLIC LIBRARY | BOOK | $ 14.00 |
| CENTRAL RESTAURANT PRODUCTS | ICE MAKER/FD | $ 1,871.00 |
| CULLIGAN WATER | WATER | $ 21.30 |
| D AND D PEST CONTROL | QUARTERLY PEST CONTROL/LIBRARY | $ 80.00 |
| DIAMOND VOGEL | PAINT | $ 16.13 |
| D & J’S TREE SERVICE | TREE REMOVAL | $ 1,800.00 |
| ELDORA PUBLIC LIBRARY | BOOK | $ 10.00 |
| GENERATORS FOR SALE | GENERATOR BATTERY | $ 110.00 |
| GOOD LAWNCARE SERVICES | WEED & FEED CITY HALL/LIBRARY | $ 62.00 |
| GRIMES ASPHALT AND PAVING CORP. | MILLING/HMA OVERLAY | $ 131,925.61 |
| HOUSTON & SEEMAN, P.C. | AUDIT FEE | $ 8,175.00 |
| INGRAM | BOOKS | $ 1,453.33 |
| IOWA ONE CALL | LOCATING REQUESTS JULY 2021 | $ 18.00 |
| JEFF GORMAN | STREET SWEEPER REPAIR | $ 575.59 |
| MDS RECORDS MANAGEMENT | RECORDS STORAGE | $ 25.22 |
| MENARDS | TOILET-FIRE STATION | $ 129.00 |
| MICHAEL FRAIZER | MOWING-CEMETERY AUGUST 2021 | $ 2,000.00 |
| MIDAMERICA BOOKS | BOOKS | $ 403.81 |
| MID-AMERICAN PUBLISHING CORP | LEGAL PUBLICATIONS | $ 228.66 |
| MIDWEST TAPE | DVDS | $ 61.97 |
| OGDEN FARM & FEED | SUPPLIES | $ 404.59 |
| OGDEN TELEPHONE COMPANY | MONTHLY PHONE SERVICE SEPTEMBER 2021 | $ 798.97 |
| OUTDOOR IMAGE | TREE TRIMMING | $ 350.00 |
| OVERDRIVE | FY22 BRIDGES E-BOOK SUBSCRIPTIONS | $ 667.92 |
| OVERDRIVE | BOOKS | $ 78.42 |
| PORTABLE PRO, INC | PORTABLE TOILET SERVICE | $ 150.00 |
| QC ANALYTICAL SERVICES, LLC | WASTEWATER TESTING | $ 275.00 |
| QUICK OIL CO. | GASOHOL-AUGUST 2021 | $ 1,290.22 |
| REGION XII COG | FY22 MEMBERSHIP DUES | $ 364.37 |
| RMA ARMAMENT INC | POLICE SUPPLIES | $ 35.90 |
| RODGERS PLUMBING & HEATING, INC | SERVICE CALL/PARTS | $ 132.59 |
| R&W POWER | PARTS | $ 93.70 |
| SOUTHWESTERN ADVANTAGE | BOOKS | $ 204.75 |
| SUMMIT SUPPLY CORPORATION OF CO | PARK SWING | $ 1,481.53 |
| TOM WALTERS COMPANY | GARBAGE SERVICE-AUGUST 2021 | $ 155.00 |
| TREASURER STATE OF IOWA | AUDIT FILING FEE | $ 425.00 |
| UECO | GRATES | $ 549.72 |
| VISA | SUPPLIES | $ 516.30 |
| VISION BANK | CASH MGMT FEE-SEPTEMBER 2021 | $ 20.00 |
| WASHED WHITE | WINDOW CLEANING-LIBRARY | $ 6.00 |
| TOTAL: | $ 166,806.94 |
Adam Good presented the council with the annual renewal review. Rates are down partially due to claims being down from previous year. He ran similar plans to compare and found plans with worse coverage for more money. He recommends staying with current plan. Council agreed to stay with current plan.
Mayor Pro Tem Reimers closed the regular meeting at 7:15 p.m. to open the public hearing on the request for sale of real estate described as Lot 8 and 9 in Block 16 in First Addition to Ogden. An offer was made by Legacy to purchase said real estate so they can proceed with a housing project. No public comment.
Mayor Pro Tem Reimers closed the public hearing and entered back into regular session at 7:17 p.m.
Motion by Anderson, second by Liston to approve the sale of real estate described as Lot 8 and 9 in Block 16 in First Addition to Ogden.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Mayor Pro Tem Reimers closed the regular meeting at 7:19 p.m. to open the public hearing on the request for sale of real estate described as Lot 5 and 6 and east half of Lot 7 in Block 53 in Ogden was held. An offer was made by Legacy to purchase said real estate so they can proceed with developing the area. No public comment.
Mayor Pro Tem Reimers closed the public hearing and entered back into regular session at 7:20 p.m.
Motion by Ohlson, second by Weber to approve the sale of real estate described as Lot 5 and 6 and east half of Lot 7 in Block 53 in Ogden.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Mayor Pro Tem Comments – Update on Denny Good. The fundraiser for Denny and Lori on Sunday was very successful. Thank you to everyone who attended and volunteered in any way to the event. They were overwhelmed with emotion on the support of our community.
Councilmember Comments – Margaret Liston updated council on the community garden. They took lots of vegetables to the food bank this week. Jason Weber commented that he and Dan found a spot for a new bench and swing in the park. Sally Good has donated a new bench and cement pad for a memorial. He also asked about sidewalks when new homes are built. Administrator to visit with builder. The playground equipment has again been delayed another month from the company. The next tentative delivery date is October 11th. Black Hills will have a check presentation next Tuesday, September 21st with the park committee for their donation to the new park equipment. Lori Anderson attended the CVB open house today at their new location. She reported they had a good turnout.
Motion by Anderson, second by Liston to adjourn at 7:24 p.m.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Brian Reimers, Mayor Pro Tem
Attest: Melanie Olesen, City Clerk
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