Minutes for September 13, 2022
STATEMENT OF COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
The Ogden City Council met in Regular Session on September 13th, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. Mark Trueblood 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, Police Chief Mick Bailey and City Attorney Lee Johnson. Absent: None. Additional attendees present were Jim Turbes from KWBG and 12 guests.
Anderson made a motion, Liston seconded to approve the agenda as presented.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Department reports were presented.
Mayor Mark Trueblood asked if there were any questions or items to be removed from the Consent Agenda. Table FY22 audit report from Houston & Seeman P.C. until October meeting. Liston made a motion, Reimers seconded to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda: 1) Work Session and Regular meeting minutes of Tuesday, August 9th, 2022. 2) Treasurer’s Report for August 2022. 3) Claims list from August 6th, 2022 through September 9th, 2022. 4) Building permit for a 24×32 addition to a garage at 202 W. Division, building permit for a 24×32 garage at 225 SE 4th St., fence permit for a 48” chain link fence at 202 S. 1st St., building permit for a new single family home at 310 NE 4th St., building permit for a garage at 601 W. Cherry St. and tree permit at 407 SW 5th St. 5) Solid Waste Hauler Permit for Walters Sanitary Service Inc. 6) Alcohol license renewal for FY22-23 for Casey’s General Store. 7) Resolution #202209-546 – “A Resolution to approve a total of $200.00 for special assessment to responsible property in Ogden, Iowa;” Resolution #202209-547 – “A Resolution to approve a total of $75.00 for special assessment to responsible property in Ogden, Iowa;” Resolution #202209-548 – “A Resolution to approve a total of $100.00 for special assessment to responsible property in Ogden, Iowa.” 8) Tax abatement application for residential rehab at 344 S. 1st St. 9) Approve Boone Area Humane Society annual contract.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
BEGINNING BALANCE: 3,107,752.26
| FUND | RECEIVED | EXPENDED | TRANSFER IN | TRANSFER OUT | INVEST- MENTS |
| 001-GENERAL FUND | 189,981.63 | 117,885.48 | — | — | 50,000.00 |
| 110-ROAD USE TAX | 20,937.46 | 171,449.45 | — | — | — |
| 112-TRUST & AGENCY | — | — | — | — | — |
| 121-L.O.S.T. | 17,000.53 | — | — | — | 125,000.00 |
| 160-RURAL FIRE | — | — | — | — | — |
| 200-DEBT SERVICE | — | — | — | — | — |
| 301-PARK IMPROVEMENTS | — | — | — | — | — |
| 302-POLICE CAR | — | — | — | — | — |
| 303-TRUCK FUND | — | — | — | — | — |
| 305-KOUHNS FUND PROJECT | — | — | — | — | — |
| 306-FIRE EQUIPMENT | 120.00 | — | — | — | 3,256.25 |
| 309-WARNING SIREN FUND | — | — | — | — | — |
| 310-DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENTS | — | — | — | — | — |
| 312-EMS EQUIPMENT FUND | — | — | — | — | — |
| 313-STREET EQUIPMENT FUND | — | — | — | — | — |
| 314-MAINTENANCE | — | 32,950.00 | — | — | — |
| 500-PERPETUAL CARE FUND | 300.00 | — | 50.00 | 50.00 | 73,539.79 |
| 610-SANITARY SEWER | 61,663.81 | 17,778.74 | — | 28,307.42 | — |
| 612-SEWER SINKING FUND | — | — | 28,307.42 | — | — |
| 740-STORM SEWER | 2,938.31 | 3,876.48 | — | — | — |
| GRAND TOTAL: | 292,941.74 | 343,940.15 | 28,357.42 | 28,357.42 | 251,796.04 |
ENDING BALANCE: 3,056,753.85
CLAIMS LIST:
PAID CLAIMS:
| ACCESS SYSTEMS | MONTHLY COPIER CHARGES AUGUST ’22 | $ 196.05 |
| AFLAC | AFLAC CONTRIBUTION SEPTEMBER 2022 | $ 391.02 |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | MONTHLY GAS SERVICE CHARGE | $ 674.23 |
| DELTA DENTAL | DENTAL INS. COVERAGE 9/1-9/30/2022 | $ 566.64 |
| EFTPS | 8.19.2022 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXES | $ 4,073.54 |
| EFTPS | 9.2.2022 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXES | $ 3,801.93 |
| GARBAGE GUYS | GARBAGE SERVICE- SEPTEMBER 2022 | $ 135.00 |
| HSA BANK | HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT SEPT. 2022 | $ 1,499.98 |
| IMAGETEK | RADIX SUBSCRIPTION- AUGUST 2022 | $ 235.00 |
| IOWA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE | SALES TAX AUGUST 2022 | $ 864.75 |
| IOWA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE | WAGE GARNISHMENT PAYMENT | $ 171.15 |
| IOWA RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION | VISION INSURANCE-SEPTEMBER 2022 | $ 65.60 |
| IPERS | RETIREMENT-AUGUST 2022 | $ 5,537.76 |
| TREASURER STATE OF IOWA | STATE PAYROLL TAXES-AUGUST 2022 | $ 1,346.00 |
| VERIZON | CELL PHONE SERVICE 7/16-8/15/22 | $ 398.46 |
| WELLMARK | HEALTH INSURANCE SEPTEMBER 2022 | $ 9,183.72 |
| TOTAL: | $ 29,140.83 |
UNPAID CLAIMS
| ACCESS SYSTEMS-LIBRARY | MONTHLY COPIER CHARGES-AUGUST 2022 | $ 128.38 |
| ACCESS SYSTEMS | MONTHLY IT SUPPORT AUG & SEPT 2022 | $ 2,648.04 |
| ACCESS SYSTEMS | IT/TECHNICAL SUPPORT-LIBRARY | $ 718.75 |
| ADVANTAGE ARCHIVES, LLC | PRESERVATION/MICROFILMING | $ 300.00 |
| AGSOURCE COOPERATIVE | WASTEWATER TESTING | $ 1,701.50 |
| ARLEY KENNETH FADNESS | BOOKS | $ 20.00 |
| ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY | EQUIPMENT PURCHASES | $ 153.29 |
| AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS CO. | FLOW METER REPAIR | $ 467.50 |
| BARCO MUNICIPAL PRODUCTS INC | CAUTION TAPE | $ 94.27 |
| BEHLE INC. | CAMERA SEWER LINES-N 1ST ST PROJECT | $ 735.00 |
| BOEHM INSURANCE | INSURANCE-ADDNL INS FOR STREET SWEEPER | $ 340.00 |
| BOMGAARS | UNIFORM ALLOWANCE/SEWER | $ 179.99 |
| BOONE COUNTY ECONOMIC CORP. | AEDC HOUSING CONTRACT | $ 7,500.00 |
| BOONE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE | 28E AGREEMENT FOR SERVICE-SEPT 2022 | $ 5,053.25 |
| BOONE COUNTY TREASURER | DRAINAGE ASSESSMENTS | $ 335.98 |
| BOONE COUNTY TREASURER | DEICING SALT | $ 2,023.01 |
| BOONE COUNTY TREASURER | PROPERTY TAX PARCEL # 088427314287081 | $ 90.00 |
| CITY OF DES MOINES | SLUDGE DISPOSAL | $ 797.79 |
| CULLIGAN WATER | WATER | $ 39.50 |
| DAVID ANTHONEY | SURVEY LOT | $ 300.00 |
| D&D PEST CONTROL | QUARTERLY PEST CONTROL/LIBRARY | $ 80.00 |
| DIAMOND VOGEL | PAINT SPRAYER REPAIR | $ 243.78 |
| D&J’S COMPLETE TREE SERVICE | TREE REMOVAL | $ 35,000.00 |
| DOLLAR GENERAL | SUPPLIES/LIBRARY | $ 44.35 |
| ELITE CONSTRUCTION | LIBRARY ROOF REPAIR/REPLACE | $ 57,449.69 |
| EMPOWERMENT SOLUTIONS | TECH SUPPORT/WEBSITE | $ 170.00 |
| EVEREST EMERGENCY VEHICLES, INC | PARTS/AMBULANCE | $ 261.82 |
| FOX STRAND | 7039.001 WWTP IMPROVEMENTS | $ 1,290.50 |
| FOX STRAND | 7039.003 N 1ST ST IMPROVEMENTS | $ 10,263.00 |
| GOOD LAWNCARE SERVICES | WEED & FEED CITY HALL/PARK/LIB/LGCC/ | $ 676.00 |
| GPM | CONTROLLER | $ 2,097.00 |
| HEARTLAND TIRE | TIRES FOR DUMPTRUCK | $ 2,482.00 |
| INGRAM | BOOKS | $ 905.50 |
| IOWA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION | ANNUAL CONFERENCE DUES | $ 35.00 |
| IOWA ONE CALL | LOCATING REQUESTS JULY 2022 | $ 30.70 |
| IOWA PEACE OFFERS ASSOCIATION | MEMBERSHIP DUES 2022-2023 | $ 60.00 |
| JOHNSON LAW OFFICE, P.C. | LEGAL FEES | $ 1,023.00 |
| KEYSTONE LABORATORIES | WASTEWATER TESTING | $ 187.50 |
| MADE TO GAZE | YOUTH REC SOCCER JERSEYS | $ 240.00 |
| MANSON PUBLIC LIBRARY | BOOKS | $ 78.00 |
| MARTIN MARIETTA | ROCK | $ 1,263.27 |
| MDS RECORDS MANAGEMENT | RECORDS STORAGE | $ 44.33 |
| MID-AMERICAN PUBLISHING CORP | LEGAL PUBLICATIONS/PRINTING | $ 327.16 |
| MIKE FRAIZER | CEMETERY LAWN CARE SEPTEMBER 2022 | $ 2,250.00 |
| OGDEN FARM & FEED | SUPPLIES | $ 810.07 |
| OGDEN TELEPHONE COMPANY | MONTHLY PHONE SERVICE SEPT 2022 | $ 786.53 |
| OVERDRIVE | BOOKS/FY23 BRIDGES EBOOK SUBSCRIPT. | $ 814.44 |
| PREFERRED PEST MANAGEMENT | QUARTERLY PEST CONTROL/CITY HALL | $ 55.00 |
| QUICK OIL CO. | GASOHOL/DIESEL SEPTEMBER 2022 | $ 2,972.08 |
| QUILL | SUPPLIES | $ 378.95 |
| RODGERS PLUMBING & HEATING, INC | SUPPLIES/PARTS/LABOR | $ 4,620.35 |
| ROYCE RINEHART | CEMETERY LOT BUYBACK | $ 190.00 |
| R & W POWER | SUPPLIES | $ 25.99 |
| SQUEEGEE CLEAN LLC | WINDOW CLEANING-LIBRARY | $ 20.00 |
| STATE HYGIENIC LABORATORY | WASTEWATER TESTING | $ 212.00 |
| VISA | SUPPLIES | $ 1,623.97 |
| VISION BANK | CASH MGMT FEE-SEPTEMBER 2022 | $ 20.00 |
| WISECUP TRUCKING | GROUNDS/ROCK HAULING/EQUIP RENTAL | $ 3,315.15 |
| WOMEN’S HEALTH | MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION/LIBRARY | $ 16.94 |
| TOTAL: | $ 155,990.32 |
Adam Good discussed health insurance annual renewal rates and plans. His recommendation is to stay with the current plan. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Weber to continue with the current plan.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Developers Realty Group – Dorrance Brezina spoke to council about the preliminary plat for Ogden Community Acres. There was discussion on lot size, utilities, homes and duplexes, roads (asphalt, concrete and curb/gutter). Motion by Weber, seconded by Anderson to approve the preliminary plat of Ogden Community Acres Plat 1.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Shannon Safley introduced Cole Moeller of Community Recreational Specialists. He spoke to the council about a splash pad that the CHEERS group had discussed with him. This system is a flow thru system that uses 121 gallons of water a minute that has 12 features. It is 3,500 sq. ft. with a 2,500 sq. ft. wet area. The life span of the features is 25 years and 10-12 years for the controllers. The cost of the equipment is $117,000 and an additional $180,000 for concrete and installation and labor for a total of $300,000 to complete. Shannon will get some photos to share with the council.
Ogden Rural Fire Board township trustees’ recommendation is to leave the millage rate as is at .505/1000 and continue with same percentages as last year.
Mayor Trueblood noted that the tree removal is nearly complete. The tree company should be finished this week.
Council Comments: Brian Reimers would like to recognize our police, fire and first responders. He would like to continue sending notices regarding nuisance properties. If someone needs assistance cleaning up properties, he would help to get that done. Margaret Liston and Lori Anderson have an account set up for the Ogden Community Garden. They are yielding lots of veggies and have some great help at the garden. Thank you to Margaret and Gerald for the great setup and garden space!
Public Comments: Jason Miller has been working from home and has complaints about the constant use of engine brakes and lack of enforcement. He would like to see more signage and have the law enforced. His other concern is those that speed out of town leaving Casey’s. Administrator to get with Street Superintendent on ordering new signs. Dorine Bloomberg thanked all city employees. She then spoke about a couple instances recently of being attacked by dogs while walking. She wants to know if people are being cited for allowing this to happen. Individuals can be cited for allowing their pets to run at large.
Motion by Weber, seconded by Ohlson to adjourn at 8:40 p.m.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Mark Trueblood, Mayor
Attest: Melanie Olesen, City Clerk
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