Minutes for December 14, 2021
STATEMENT OF COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
DECEMBER 14, 2021
The Ogden City Council met in Regular Session on Tuesday, December 14th, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Denny Good presided. Members present were Councilman Jason Weber, Councilman David Ohlson, Councilman Brian Reimers, Councilwoman Lori Anderson and Councilwoman Margaret Liston. City staff present were City Administrator Emily Clausen, City Clerk Melanie Olesen and City Attorney Lee Johnson. Absent: None. Additional attendees present were 6 guests.
Anderson made a motion, Liston seconded to approve the agenda as presented.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Department reports were presented. City Hall Offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, December 23 and 24.
Mayor Pro Tem Reimers asked if there were any questions or items to be removed from the Consent Agenda. Liston made a motion, Weber seconded to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda: 1) Regular meeting minutes of Tuesday, November 9th, 2021. 2) Treasurer’s Report for November 2021. 3) Claims List from November 6th, 2021, through December 10th, 2021. 4) Building permit for a 16×16 screened in porch for Jason Martin at 444 E. Maple, a manufactured home for Debbie Gull at 513 NW 7th St. (in trailer park), a chainlink fence for Amy Davis at 126 W. Division St., a chainlink fence for Richard Schmidt at 526 SE 2nd St. and a 26×8 addition for Cole Pearson at 220 E. Division St.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
BEGINNING BALANCE: 3,079,943.54
| FUND | RECEIVED | EXPENDED | TRANSFER IN | TRANSFER OUT | INVEST- MENTS |
| 001-GENERAL FUND | 30,269.21 | 110,622.92 | — | — | 50,000.00 |
| 110-ROAD USE TAX | 17,615.74 | 3,640.89 | — | — | — |
| 112-TRUST & AGENCY | 5,592.17 | — | — | — | — |
| 121-L.O.S.T. | 60,057.12 | — | — | — | 125,000.00 |
| 160-RURAL FIRE | — | — | — | — | — |
| 177-ASSET FORFEITURE | — | — | — | — | — |
| 200-DEBT SERVICE | 2,869.20 | 3,150.00 | — | — | — |
| 301-PARK IMPROVEMENTS | — | — | — | — | — |
| 302-POLICE CAR | — | — | — | — | — |
| 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 | — | — | 100.00 | 100.00 | 72,989.79 |
| 610-SANITARY SEWER | 54,848.58 | 17,608.43 | — | 28,087.27 | — |
| 612-SEWER SINKING FUND | — | — | 28,087.27 | — | — |
| 740-STORM SEWER | 2,998.47 | 15.75 | — | — | — |
| GRAND TOTAL: | 174,250.49 | 135,037.99 | 28,187.27 | 28,187.27 | 251,246.04 |
ENDING BALANCE: 3,119,156.04
CLAIMS LIST:
PAID CLAIMS:
| ACCESS SYSTEMS | MONTHLY COPIER CHARGES NOVEMBER ’21 | $ 191.43 |
| AFLAC | AFLAC CONTRIBUTION | $ 391.02 |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | MONTHLY GAS SERVICE CHARGE | $ 842.40 |
| DELTA DENTAL | DENTAL INS. COVERAGE 12/1-12/31/21 | $ 564.08 |
| EFTPS | 11.12.2021 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXES | $ 3,545.97 |
| EFTPS | 11.26.2021 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXES | $ 3,751.45 |
| EFTPS | 12.10.2021 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXES | $ 3,512.56 |
| HSA BANK | HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT DECEMBER ’21 | $ 1,499.98 |
| IMAGETEK | RADIX SUBSCRIPTION- DECEMBER 2021 | $ 235.00 |
| IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY | C0897R-WRR INTEREST/FEES | $ 60,373.92 |
| IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY | MC05129R INTEREST | $ 3,893.75 |
| IOWA RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION | VISION INSURANCE-DECEMBER 2021 | $ 65.60 |
| IPERS | RETIREMENT-NOVEMBER 2021 | $ 5,264.29 |
| IPERS | INTEREST ON WAGE ADJUSTMENT | $ 0.74 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL | WORKERS COMP INS INSTALL# 4 | $ 3,808.66 |
| MICHAEL FRAIZER | MOWING-CEMETERY NOVEMBER 2021 | $ 600.00 |
| OGDEN TELEPHONE COMPANY | MONTHLY PHONE SERVICE NOVEMBER 2021 | $ 773.65 |
| TREASURER STATE OF IOWA | STATE PAYROLL TAXES-NOVEMBER 2021 | $ 1,204.00 |
| VERIZON | CELL PHONE SERVICE 10/16/21-11/15/21 | $ 358.30 |
| WELLMARK | HEALTH INSURANCE DECEMBER 2021 | $ 9,183.72 |
| TOTAL: | $ 100,060.52 |
UNPAID CLAIMS
| ACCESS SYSTEMS-LIBRARY | MONTHLY COPIER CHARGES-NOV. 2021 | $ 128.38 |
| ACCESS SYSTEMS | MONTHLY IT SUPPORT-NOVEMBER ’21 | $ 1,114.31 |
| AFLAC | AFLAC CONTRIBUTION | $ 391.02 |
| AGSOURCE COOPERATIVE | WASTEWATER TESTING | $ 1,054.50 |
| ALEX AIR APPARATUS, INC | EDRAULIC COMBO TOOL-FD | $ 10,205.00 |
| ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY | VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE | $ 287.93 |
| BOLAND RECREATION | PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT | $ 29,699.00 |
| BOMGAARS | TOOLS/FD | $ 139.99 |
| BOONE COUNTY AUDITOR | ELECTION FEES | $ 707.03 |
| BOONE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE | 28E AGREEMENT FOR SERVICE-DEC ’21 | $ 5,053.25 |
| BOONE COUNTY TREASURER | DEICING SALT | $ 3,836.74 |
| BUXTON CONCRETE | HANDICAPPED SIDEWALK INSERTS | $ 500.00 |
| CULLIGAN WATER | WATER | $ 14.20 |
| DEMCO | LIBRARY SUPPLIES | $ 222.71 |
| DIAMOND VOGEL | PAINT SPRAYER REPAIR PARTS/LABOR | $ 785.88 |
| DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP | LEGAL SERVICES | $ 4,000.00 |
| D&D PEST CONTROL | QUARTERLY PEST CONTROL-LIBRARY | $ 80.00 |
| D & J TREE SERVICE | TREE REMOVAL | $ 11,500.00 |
| D.J. GONGOL & ASSOCIATES, INC | SLUDGE LOAD OUT PUMP EQUIP. | $ 1,178.39 |
| DOLLAR GENERAL | SUPPLIES | $ 17.90 |
| FAST LANE AUTO CARE | SUPPLIES | $ 37.07 |
| FOX ENGINEERING | 701818A WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT | $ 390.00 |
| FOX ENGINEERING | 242213B WWTP IMPROVEMENT | $ 1,104.50 |
| GROWMARK FS | GENERATOR FUEL-SEWER | $ 481.92 |
| HAWKEYE TRUCK EQUIPMENT | CURB GUARDS | $ 474.51 |
| IDALS | ANIMAL WELFARE LICENSE RENEWAL | $ 75.00 |
| INGRAM | BOOKS | $ 1,105.40 |
| IOWA CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE | FIREFIGHTER TRAINING CLASSES | $ 180.00 |
| IOWA ONE CALL | LOCATING REQUESTS OCTOBER 2021 | $ 46.80 |
| JOHNSON LAW OFFICE , P.C. | LEGAL SERVICES | $ 3,676.00 |
| KIRBYBUILT | MEMORIAL BENCH | $ 1,211.38 |
| MADE TO GAZE | YOUTH REC JERSEYS/TSHIRTS | $ 1,771.50 |
| MDS RECORDS MANAGEMENT | RECORDS STORAGE | $ 25.22 |
| MID-AMERICAN PUBLISHING CORP | LEGAL PUBLICATIONS | $ 81.09 |
| MIDWEST GAME & FISH | MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION-LIBRARY | $ 18.95 |
| MIDWEST TAPE | DVD’S | $ 42.97 |
| MOFFITT’S FORD | VEHICLE MAINTENANCE-PD | $ 44.68 |
| OGDEN FARM & FEED | SUPPLIES | $ 817.06 |
| OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITES | 3RD QTR SAINIATION/CIASSO SEP-DEC 2021 | $ 1,337.11 |
| OGDEN REPORTER | NEWSPAPER SUBSCRIPTION-2 YR CITY HALL | $ 80.00 |
| PREFERRED PEST MANAGEMENT, INC | QUARTERLY PEST CONTROL-CITY HALL | $ 50.00 |
| QC ANALYTICAL SERVICES, LLC | WASTEWATER TESTING | $ 275.00 |
| QUICK OIL CO. | GASOHOL-NOVEMBER 2021 | $ 736.00 |
| QUILL | SUPPLIES/LIBRARY | $ 80.64 |
| REVEAL | MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION-LIBRARY | $ 30.00 |
| ROTO-ROOTER | SLUDGE HAULING | $ 7,408.26 |
| STATE HYGIENIC LAB | WASTEWATER TESTING | $ 700.00 |
| TITAN MACHINERY | SNOW PLOW PARTS | $ 529.96 |
| TOM WALTERS COMPANY | GARBAGE SERVICE-NOVEMBER 2021 | $ 155.00 |
| TYLER BUSINESS FORMS | 2021 TAX FORMS | $ 313.23 |
| USA BLUEBOOK | MIDGE CONTROL/SEWER | $ 1,281.46 |
| UTILITY EQUIPMENT COMPANY | STORM SEWER GRATES | $ 37.20 |
| VISA | SUPPLIES | $ 540.51 |
| VISION BANK | CASH MGMT FEE-DECEMBER 2021 | $ 20.00 |
| WASHED WHITE | WINDOW CLEANING-LIBRARY | $ 6.00 |
| WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION | MEMBERSHIP DUES 2022 | $ 95.00 |
| TOTAL: | $ 96,175.65 |
Kris Blocker and Rachel Erkkila updated the council on the Boone County Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Mayor Pro Tem Reimers closed the regular meeting at 7:15 p.m. to open the public hearing on the proposed designation of the Urban Renewal Area. No public comment.
Mayor Pro Tem Reimers closed the public hearing and entered back into regular session at 7:17 p.m.
Motion by Weber, second by Ohlson to approve Resolution No. 202112-528 – “A resolution to declare necessity and establish an urban renewal area, pursuant to section 403.4 of the Code of Iowa and approve urban renewal plan and project for the Ogden Urban Renewal Area.”
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Motion by Ohlson, second by Liston to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 267 – “An ordinance providing for the division of taxes levied on taxable property in the Ogden Urban Renewal Area, pursuant to section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa.”
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Motion by Liston, second by Weber to approve Resolution No. 202112-529 – “A resolution setting a date of meeting at which it is proposed to approve a Development Agreement with Fareway Stores, Inc., including annual appropriation tax increment payments for Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 7:15 p.m.”
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Motion by Anderson, second by Ohlson to approve Resolution No. 202112-530 – “A resolution setting the date for a public hearing on proposal to enter into a general fund economic development agreement for Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.”
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Mayor’s Comments – Mayor Good made a few comments and stated it’s been a pleasure being on council. We’ve gotten some things accomplished and there’s still plenty to do. He believes the council is in good hands moving forward with newly elected Mayor Mark Trueblood and the seated council. It’s a bittersweet time but he needs to take care of himself for now.
Budget committee schedules were presented. Let Administrator know if the times do not work.
Oath of Office. Mayor Mark Trueblood and Councilmen Brian Reimers and David Ohlson were sworn in.
Council Member Comments – Liston updated Boone County Economic Growth is joining efforts with Ames. Should be a good thing for Boone County. Reimers is thinking ahead for a staging area for Fareway Stores. Council was in favor of closing Third Street to aid in construction when the time comes. Anderson noted the sign on east side of town is not lit. Check with OMU.
Public Comment – Matt VanSickle updated council on a residential road map to increase household units in Ogden in the next 5 years. Part of the development agreement with Fareway Stores is to increase housing units. Volunteers are needed for multiple committees.
Mayor Pro Tem Comments –Mayor Pro Tem Reimers presented Mayor Good with a certificate of appreciation for his eight years as Mayor from 2014-2021. Council thanked him for his leadership and commitment to the City of Ogden.
Motion by Anderson, second by Liston to adjourn at 8:07 p.m.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Denny Good, Mayor
Attest: Melanie Olesen, City Clerk
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