Minutes for August 9, 2022
STATEMENT OF COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
AUGUST 9, 2022
The Ogden City Council met in a Work Session on August 9th, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. Mayor Mark Trueblood presided. Members present were Councilman David Ohlson, Councilman Brian Reimers and Councilwoman Lori Anderson. City staff present were City Administrator Emily Clausen and City Clerk Melanie Olesen. Absent: Councilman Jason Weber and Councilwoman Margaret Liston. Additional attendees present were Brenda Dryer with Ames Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development and Pete Bergstrom.
Reimers made a motion, Ohlson seconded to approve the agenda as presented.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Brenda Dryer led the council with some updates on housing numbers, discussing long term strategy for the park property and creating partnerships for some joint strategic planning. There was much discussion on the Howe school property, and new housing in various other locations in town. There’s an opportunity for some rental units that seems to be a good fit for Ogden. Council would like to meet with the school board to discuss future plans and possible partnership for sports/facilities.
Pete Bergstrom spoke briefly to the council on the school selling the former Howe School grounds. Their preference will be given to those who intend to reuse the property for housing units. They hope to see single family homes at this location. Brenda Dryer will have some discussion and communication with the school and council and propose they meet for some strategic planning at a future date.
The splash pad that the Cheers group has been looking at was discussed as there is some grant monies that could possibly be utilized for the project. The grant is the Iowa Rural Enrichment Grant and aims to support small quality of life projects that will create meaningful results in rural communities. The deadline is September 1st. This $20,000 grant would require a $10,000 match.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Ohlson to adjourn at 6:50 p.m.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Mark Trueblood, Mayor
Attest: Melanie Olesen, City Clerk
The Ogden City Council met in Regular Session on August 9th, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. Mark Trueblood presided. Members present were Councilman David Ohlson, Councilman Brian Reimers and Councilwoman Lori Anderson. City staff present were City Administrator Emily Clausen, City Clerk Melanie Olesen, Police Chief Mick Bailey, Library Director Lori Reutter and City Attorney Lee Johnson. Absent: Councilman Jason Weber and Councilwoman Margaret Liston. Additional attendees present were Jim Turbes from KWBG, Lynn Porter from Black Hills Energy and three guests.
Anderson made a motion, Ohlson seconded to approve the agenda as presented.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Department reports were presented. Lori Reutter gave an update on library attendance numbers and was happy to report successful programs and a great summer. Mick spoke about some issues that were presented with the food truck and neighbors. He reminded people to lock your cars and homes up. Don’t leave valuables in your vehicles.
Mayor Mark Trueblood asked if there were any questions or items to be removed from the Consent Agenda. Reimers made a motion, Anderson seconded to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda: 1) Regular meeting minutes of Tuesday, July 12th, 2022. 2) Treasurer’s Report for July 2022. 3) Claims list from July 9th, 2022, through August 5th, 2022. 4) Building permit for a roof over a deck at 408 E Division St. 5) Debt Obligations Report. 6) Tax abatement application for residential rehab at 208 SE 2nd St.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
BEGINNING BALANCE: 3,253,105.86
| FUND | RECEIVED | EXPENDED | TRANSFER IN | TRANSFER OUT | INVEST- MENTS |
| 001-GENERAL FUND | 9,420.67 | 105,461.83 | — | — | 50,000.00 |
| 110-ROAD USE TAX | 21,237.39 | 2,655.36 | — | — | — |
| 112-TRUST & AGENCY | 1,234.20 | — | — | — | — |
| 121-L.O.S.T. | 19,146.20 | 600.00 | — | — | 125,000.00 |
| 160-RURAL FIRE | — | — | — | — | — |
| 200-DEBT SERVICE | 633.21 | — | — | — | — |
| 301-PARK IMPROVEMENTS | 500.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 302-POLICE CAR | — | 64,900.00 | — | — | — |
| 303-TRUCK FUND | — | — | — | — | — |
| 305-KOUHNS FUND PROJECT | — | — | — | — | — |
| 306-FIRE EQUIPMENT | 475.00 | — | — | — | 3,256.25 |
| 309-WARNING SIREN FUND | — | 24,100.00 | — | — | — |
| 310-DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENTS | — | — | — | — | — |
| 312-EMS EQUIPMENT FUND | — | — | — | — | — |
| 313-STREET EQUIPMENT FUND | — | 40,000.00 | — | — | — |
| 314-MAINTENANCE | — | — | — | — | — |
| 500-PERPETUAL CARE FUND | 50.00 | — | 150.00 | 150.00 | 73,489.79 |
| 610-SANITARY SEWER | 61,034.60 | 23,599.84 | — | 28,307.42 | — |
| 612-SEWER SINKING FUND | — | — | 28,307.42 | — | — |
| 740-STORM SEWER | 2,978.46 | 596.30 | — | — | — |
| GRAND TOTAL: | 116,709.73 | 261,913.33 | 28,457.42 | 28,457.42 | 251,746.04 |
ENDING BALANCE: 3,107,902.26
CLAIMS LIST:
PAID CLAIMS:
| ACCESS SYSTEMS | MONTHLY COPIER CHARGES JULY ’22 | $ 196.05 |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | MONTHLY GAS SERVICE CHARGE | $ 157.44 |
| DELTA DENTAL | DENTAL INS. COVERAGE 8/1-8/31/2022 | $ 566.64 |
| EFTPS | 7.22.2022 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXES | $ 4,040.52 |
| EFTPS | 8.5.2022 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXES | $ 3,772.70 |
| GRAINGER | EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE/FD | $ 41.11 |
| HSA BANK | HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT AUGUST 2022 | $ 1,499.98 |
| IMAGETEK | RADIX SUBSCRIPTION- JULY 2022 | $ 235.00 |
| IOWA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE | SALES TAX JULY 2022 | $ 759.50 |
| IOWA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE | WAGE GARNISHMENT PAYMENT | $ 93.08 |
| IOWA RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION | VISION INSURANCE-AUGUST 2022 | $ 65.60 |
| IPERS | RETIREMENT-JULY 2022 | $ 5,546.82 |
| OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES | STREET LIGHTS 5/25-6/24/2022 | $ 1,871.50 |
| OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES | UTILITIES 5/25-6/24/2022 | $ 10,120.30 |
| TREASURER STATE OF IOWA | STATE PAYROLL TAXES-JULY 2022 | $ 1,381.00 |
| VERIZON | CELL PHONE SERVICE 6/16-7/15/22 | $ 398.46 |
| WELLMARK | HEALTH INSURANCE AUGUST 2022 | $ 9,183.72 |
| TOTAL: | $ 39,929.42 |
UNPAID CLAIMS
| ACCESS SYSTEMS-LIBRARY | MONTHLY COPIER CHARGES-JULY 2022 | $ 128.38 |
| ACCESS SYSTEMS | MONTHLY IT SUPPORT 7/9/22-8/8/22 | $ 1,311.70 |
| ACCUJET | STORM SEWER LINE JETTING | $ 1,400.96 |
| AFLAC | AFLAC CONTRIBUTION AUGUST 2022 | $ 391.02 |
| AGSOURCE COOPERATIVE | WASTEWATER TESTING | $ 1,308.25 |
| ALEX AIR | GASKETS/FD | $ 59.43 |
| ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY | FLOOR JACK/STREETS | $ 466.16 |
| ASSOCIATION FOR RURAL & SM LIB. | MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL | $ 30.00 |
| BEST BUY CREDIT SERVICES | LIBRARY PATRON COMPUTERS | $ 3,504.92 |
| BIRDS & BLOOMS | MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION/LIBRARY 1YR | $ 19.98 |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | MONTHLY GAS SERVICE CHARGE | $ 546.68 |
| BOONE COUNTY LANDFILL | FY23 PER CAPITA ASSESSMENT | $ 10,035.00 |
| BOONE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE | 28E AGREEMENT FOR SERVICE-AUGUST 2022 | $ 5,053.25 |
| BUSINESS FURNITURE WAREHOUSE | COUNCIL ROOM OFFICE CHAIRS | $ 2,032.00 |
| BUXTON CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION | CONCRETE PADS/CITY PARK | $ 1,250.00 |
| CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIBUTING, INC. | HAND DRYER/PARK RESTROOM | $ 1,212.00 |
| CENTURY LAUNDRY DISTRIBUTING, INC | FD WASHER REPAIR | $ 424.25 |
| CORY HILES | MOWING-PD PROPERTY MAINTENANCE | $ 100.00 |
| CULLIGAN WATER | WATER | $ 23.70 |
| D&J’S COMPLETE TREE SERVICE, INC. | TREE REMOVAL | $ 22,470.00 |
| DJ SERVICES LLC | JETTING LINES-SEWER | $ 375.00 |
| ELDORA PUBLIC LIBRARY | BOOKS | $ 6.00 |
| FELD FIRE | PUMP TESTING/FD | $ 617.50 |
| FOX STRAND | 7039.001 WWTP IMPROVEMENTS | $ 237.00 |
| FOX STRAND | 7039.003 N 1ST ST IMPROVEMENTS | $ 1,866.00 |
| GARBAGE GUYS | GARBAGE SERVICE- AUGUST 2022 | $ 135.00 |
| GOOD LAWNCARE SERVICES | WEED & FEED LIBRARY | $ 44.00 |
| INGRAM | BOOKS | $ 779.45 |
| INROADS PAVING | ROAD REPAIR/MILLING | $ 171,138.00 |
| IOWA DNR | NPDES PERMIT FEE | $ 210.00 |
| IOWA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION | ANNUAL CONFERENCE/LIBRARY | $ 180.00 |
| IOWA ONE CALL | LOCATING REQUESTS JUNE 2022 | $ 38.80 |
| IOWA SPORTSMAN | MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION/LIBRARY 3 YRS | $ 25.00 |
| LEMARS PUBLIC LIBRARY | AUDIO BOOKS | $ 18.00 |
| LORI REUTTER | MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT | $ 196.62 |
| MACQUEEN EQUIPMENT | FILTERS | $ 683.99 |
| MDS RECORDS MANAGEMENT | RECORDS STORAGE | $ 44.33 |
| MID-AMERICAN PUBLISHING CORP | LEGAL PUBLICATIONS | $ 120.79 |
| MIKE FRAIZER | CEMTERY LAWN CARE JULY 2022 | $ 2,250.00 |
| MOFFITT’S FORD | VEHICLE MAINTENANCE/PD | $ 82.15 |
| OGDEN FARM & FEED | SUPPLIES | $ 918.19 |
| OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES | SANITATION BILLING Q2 2022 | $ 931.10 |
| OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES | STREET LIGHTS 6/24-7/25/2022 | $ 2,324.80 |
| OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES | UTILITIES 5/25-6/24/2022 | $ 9,659.78 |
| OGDEN TELEPHONE COMPANY | MONTHLY PHONE SERVICE JULY 2022 | $ 778.44 |
| PAT CARSON | MOWING-PD PROPERTY MAINTENANCE | $ 275.00 |
| PAT CLEMONS INC. | VEHICLE MAINTENANCE/PD | $ 1,235.08 |
| PAVEMENT STENCIL CO. | PAVEMENT STENCILS/STREETS | $ 1,183.65 |
| PRITCHARD CONSTRUCTION LLC | ROOF REPLACEMENT/CITY HALL/FD | $ 32,950.00 |
| QUICK OIL CO. | GASOHOL JULY 2022 | $ 1,181.47 |
| SUMMIT FIRE PROTECTION | ANNUAL INSPECTION/LIBRARY | $ 385.00 |
| TAC10 | TAC10 ANNUAL MAINTENANCE RENEWAL | $ 5,420.00 |
| VISA | SUPPLIES | $ 693.95 |
| VISION BANK | CASH MGMT FEE-AUGUST 2022 | $ 20.00 |
| TOTAL: | $ 288,771.77 |
Motion by Ohlson, seconded by Anderson to approve second reading and waive third and final reading of Ordinance No. 268 amending the code of ordinances of the City of Ogden, Iowa, 1996 by amending provisions to the Library Board of Trustees.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Lynn Porter from Black Hills Energy spoke to the council about the natural gas fire safety demonstration training that Black Hills will be hosting on September 13th. They pick two sites in the state and Ogden was one selected this year. Other small departments from the area were invited to this training. They will have a dinner and then get hands-on training. She invited the councilmembers and mayor to attend the dinner and watch the training.
Paul Jackson, 202 S. First St. had applied for a fence permit that the city administrator wanted the council’s decision to approve or deny. The code does not specifically state the type of fence only height when it comes to setbacks on a corner lot.
Motion by Anderson, second by Ohlson to approve the fence permit for Paul Jackson at 202 S. First St.
Ayes: Anderson, Ohlson. Nays: Reimers. Motion Carried.
The council had a lot of discussion about a splash pad and a Rural Development grant during the work session. The council agrees to applying for the Iowa Rural Enrichment Grant for $20,000 with a match by the City and Legacy of $5,000 each. The council is not approving a splash pad only the opportunity to apply for this grant as the deadline is September 1st. The council has not had any detailed information on cost, maintenance, location, design, etc. Shannon Safley and Cole Moeller will be at the September meeting to give a presentation on a splash pad.
Motion by Reimers, second by Anderson to approve applying for the Iowa Rural Enrichment Grant and committing a match up to $5,000 to also be matched by Ogden Legacy. This motion includes authorizing Mayor Trueblood to approve a letter of support for the grant application and a resolution to approve applying for the grant.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
There were no Mayor, Council or Public comments made.
Motion by Reimers, seconded by Ohlson to adjourn at 7:50 p.m.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Mark Trueblood, Mayor
Attest: Melanie Olesen, City Clerk
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