Minutes for April 12, 2022
STATEMENT OF COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
APRIL 12, 2022
The Ogden City Council met in Regular Session on Tuesday, April 12th, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Mark Trueblood 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 Library Director Lori Reutter. Absent: Councilman Brian Reimers. Additional attendees present were six guests.
Liston made a motion, Anderson seconded to approve the agenda as presented.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Department reports were presented. City Hall will be closed Thursday and Friday, April 21st and 22nd for IMFOA conference. Lori Reutter invited everyone to attend Art in April, this Friday from 1-5 p.m. at the library. It is World Art Day and there are some nice works on display at the library.
Mayor Mark Trueblood asked if there were any questions or items to be removed from the Consent Agenda. Weber made a motion, Ohlson seconded to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda: 1) Regular meeting minutes of Tuesday, March 15th, 2022. 2) Treasurer’s Report for March 2022. 3) Claims list from March 12th, 2022 through April 8th, 2022. 4) Building permit for a wood privacy fence at 532 SE Second Street to Gene Reutter. 5) Volunteer Fire Fighter recommendation of Nick Herrick. 6) Roofing estimates from Pritchard Construction, JMB Roofing and Elite Construction for damaged roofs and purchase of hoop building from Fabra Dome.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
BEGINNING BALANCE: 3,265,200.08
| FUND | RECEIVED | EXPENDED | TRANSFER IN | TRANSFER OUT | INVEST- MENTS |
| 001-GENERAL FUND | 21,213.17 | 74,769.00 | 257,492.00 | 50,000.00 | 50,000.00 |
| 110-ROAD USE TAX | 12,534.28 | 954.38 | — | — | — |
| 112-TRUST & AGENCY | 3,480.74 | — | — | 208,155.00 | — |
| 121-L.O.S.T. | 32,549.90 | — | — | 124,500.00 | 125,000.00 |
| 160-RURAL FIRE | — | — | 4,800.00 | 28,847.00 | — |
| 200-DEBT SERVICE | 1,785.82 | 4,800.00 | 20,905.00 | — | — |
| 301-PARK IMPROVEMENTS | — | — | 61,000.00 | — | — |
| 302-POLICE CAR | — | — | 8,500.00 | — | — |
| 303-TRUCK FUND | — | — | 25,000.00 | — | — |
| 305-KOUHNS FUND PROJECT | — | — | — | 60,000.00 | — |
| 306-FIRE EQUIPMENT | — | — | 15,000.00 | 20,905.00 | 3,256.25 |
| 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 | — | — |
| 314-MAINTENANCE | — | — | 50,000.00 | — | — |
| 500-PERPETUAL CARE FUND | 350.00 | — | — | — | 72,989.79 |
| 610-SANITARY SEWER | 60,291.38 | 23,057.55 | — | 47,587.27 | — |
| 612-SEWER SINKING FUND | — | — | 28,087.27 | — | — |
| 740-STORM SEWER | 3,185.47 | — | — | 990.00 | — |
| GRAND TOTAL: | 135,390.76 | 103,580.93 | 545,784.27 | 540,984.27 | 251,246.04 |
ENDING BALANCE: 3,301,809.91
CLAIMS LIST:
PAID CLAIMS:
| ACCESS SYSTEMS | MONTHLY COPIER CHARGES MARCH ’22 | $ 196.05 |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | MONTHLY GAS SERVICE CHARGE | $ 4,275.05 |
| DEARBORN GROUP | LIFE INSURANCE | $ 959.07 |
| DELTA DENTAL | DENTAL INS. COVERAGE 4/1-4/30/22 | $ 564.08 |
| EFTPS | 3.18.2022 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXES | $ 3,843.89 |
| EFTPS | 4.1.2022 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXES | $ 3,652.19 |
| HSA BANK | HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT APRIL 2022 | $ 1,499.98 |
| IMAGETEK | RADIX SUBSCRIPTION- APRIL 2022 | $ 235.00 |
| IOWA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE | 1ST QTR 2022 SALES TAX | $ 2,629.01 |
| IOWA RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION | VISION INSURANCE-APRIL 2022 | $ 65.60 |
| IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | Q1 2022 UNEMPLOYMENT TAX | $ 102.09 |
| IPERS | RETIREMENT-MARCH 2022 | $ 5,311.69 |
| OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES | UTILITIES 1/24/22-2/24/22 | $ 7,114.85 |
| OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES | STREET LIGHTS 1/24/22-2/24/22 | $ 2,516.12 |
| TREASURER STATE OF IOWA | STATE PAYROLL TAXES-MARCH 2022 | $ 1,255.00 |
| VERIZON | CELL PHONE SERVICE 2/16-3/15/22 | $ 358.05 |
| WELLMARK | HEALTH INSURANCE APRIL 2022 | $ 9,183.72 |
| TOTAL: | $ 43,761.44 |
UNPAID CLAIMS
| ACCESS SYSTEMS-LIBRARY | MONTHLY COPIER CHARGES-MARCH 2022 | $ 128.44 |
| ACCESS SYSTEMS | MONTHLY IT SUPPORT-3/9-4/8/22 | $ 1,242.05 |
| ACCESS SYSTEMS | SONIC WALL SECURITY/STREET/SEWER | $ 590.45 |
| AFLAC | AFLAC CONTRIBUTION APRIL 2022 | $ 391.02 |
| AGSOURCE COOPERATIVE | WASTEWATER TESTING | $ 1,346.75 |
| A & H CONCRETE POLISHING LLC | LGCC FLOOR REFINISH | $ 4,239.00 |
| ALEX AIR APPARATUS, INC | FD EQUIPMENT PURCHASE | $ 1,775.23 |
| ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY | VEHICLE/EQUIP MAINTENANCE/SUPPLIES | $ 97.98 |
| BEHLE INC. | SLUDGE HAULING | $ 11,400.81 |
| BOEHM INSURANCE | ANNUAL INSURANCE PREMIUM | $ 93,135.00 |
| BOONE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE | 28E AGREEMENT FOR SERVICE-APRIL 2022 | $ 5,053.25 |
| CENTRAL PUMP & MOTOR, LLC | LIFT STATION PUMP REPAIR | $ 4,354.04 |
| CENTURY LAUNDRY DISTRIBUTING, INC | FD WASHING MACHINE REPAIR | $ 951.00 |
| CULLIGAN WATER | WATER | $ 14.90 |
| DELUXE CORPORATION | DEPOSIT BOOKS | $ 228.99 |
| DICK’S FIRE EXTINGUISHER SERVICE | ANNUAL INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE | $ 290.50 |
| EMPOWERMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC | QTRLY WEB HOSTING SERVICE | $ 225.00 |
| FABRA DOME | HOOP BUILDING-DOWN PAYMENT | $ 6,000.00 |
| FAST LANE AUTO CARE | OPERATING SUPPLIES/FD | $ 108.05 |
| FOX STRAND, INC | 7039.001 242213B WWTP IMPROVEMENTS | $ 1,362.75 |
| FRIENDS OF THE GRIMES PUBLIC LIB. | SOFTWARE/LIBRARY | $ 225.00 |
| GARBAGE GUYS | GARBAGE SERVICE-FEB/MAR 2022 | $ 310.00 |
| GOOD LAWNCARE SERVICES | LAWN CARE-LIBRARY | $ 43.00 |
| IMFOA | CONTINUING ED/IMFOA CONFERNECE | $ 250.00 |
| INGRAM | BOOKS | $ 1,511.05 |
| IOWA ASSOC. OF MUNICIPAL UTILITIES | QUARTERLY SAFETY TRAINING Q2 2022 | $ 377.22 |
| IOWA CODIFICATION | ORDINANCE 266-267 CODIFICATION | $ 331.00 |
| IOWA ONE CALL | LOCATING REQUESTS JAN/FEB 2022 | $ 18.00 |
| MAGNOLIA JOURNAL | MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION/LIBRARY | $ 30.00 |
| MARTIN’S FLAG COMPANY, LLC | FLAGS | $ 637.64 |
| MARTIN MARIETTA | ROCK | $ 759.58 |
| MCGRAW SENIOR CENTER | Q1 2022 DONATION | $ 600.00 |
| MDS RECORDS MANAGEMENT | RECORDS STORAGE | $ 25.22 |
| MID-AMERICAN PUBLISHING CORP | LEGAL PUBLICATIONS | $ 192.91 |
| MID IOWA PLANNING ALLIANCE | MEMBERSHIP DUES Q422/FY23 | $ 376.00 |
| MOFFITT’S FORD | VEHICLE MAINTENANCE/POLICE/EMS | $ 120.70 |
| OGDEN FARM & FEED | SUPPLIES | $ 1,498.97 |
| OGDEN TELEPHONE COMPANY | MONTHLY PHONE SERVICE APRIL 2022 | $ 765.95 |
| OVERDRIVE | BOOKS | $ 38.00 |
| QUICK OIL CO. | GASOHOL/DIESEL MARCH 2022 | $ 1,886.06 |
| QUILL | SUPPLIES | $ 88.99 |
| REIMAN GARDENS | ADVENTURE PASS | $ 300.00 |
| R&W POWER | SUPPLIES | $ 20.97 |
| RODGERS PLUMBING & HEATING, INC | SERVICE CALL/PARTS | $ 73.14 |
| ROTO-ROOTER | SEWER JETTING | $ 278.80 |
| SAM’S CLUB | MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL | $ 45.00 |
| SMITHSONIAN | MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION/LIBRARY | $ 34.00 |
| SQUEEGEE CLEAN LLC | WINDOW CLEANING/LIBRARY | $ 20.00 |
| THE PIONEER WOMAN | MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION/LIBRARY | $ 20.00 |
| TONY JONES | RENTAL FEE RETURN | $ 75.00 |
| VISA | SUPPLIES | $ 1,546.61 |
| VISION BANK | CASH MGMT FEE-APRIL 2022 | $ 20.00 |
| WISECUP TRUCKING | TRUCKING-ROCK HAULING | $ 544.50 |
| TOTAL: | $ 145,998.52 |
Tyler Wisecup spoke to the council about CHEERS’ plans on a city wide clean up. Clean Up days are scheduled for the week of June 13th. The town will be split up over different days of the week for pick up and drop off. Tyler will donate boxes and administrator will get tip waiver sent for approval. Watch for a notice soon.
Motion by Liston, seconded by Anderson to set May 10th at 7:15 p.m. for a public hearing on the 2021-2022 budget amendment.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Mayor Trueblood closed the regular meeting at 7:15 p.m. to open the public hearing on the setback variance request from John and Megan Valen at 507 S. 1st Street. John Valen was present. Administrator noted all requirements were met. Motion by Weber, seconded by Ohlson to approve the setback variance request of 16 feet from the front property line.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Mayor Trueblood closed the public hearing and entered back into regular session at 7:20 p.m.
Mayor Comments: Mayor Trueblood said it is nice seeing work being done at the new Fareway location. Progress has begun.
Councilmember Comments: Jason Weber talked about CHEERS’ hopes for a splash pad at Howe. They are working on gathering information. Open burning begins April 15th through May 31st between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. Margaret Liston updated council on the community garden now on East Sycamore.
Public Comment: Dave Huntley is waiting on information from Kallin Johnson for American Legion veteran’s monument. The Sesker Memorial bench and sign need cleaned. Mausoleum and Glenwood Cemetery signs as well. Council viewed a layout of Developers Realty Group of 720 SW 4th Street. DRG will be on the May agenda for plans and proposals for the property.
Motion by Weber, seconded by Liston to adjourn at 7:35 p.m.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Mark Trueblood, Mayor
Attest: Melanie Olesen, City Clerk
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