Minutes for October 11, 2022
STATEMENT OF COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
OCTOBER 11, 2022
The Ogden City Council met in Regular Session on October 11th, 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 and City Attorney Lee Johnson. Absent: None. Additional attendees present were Jim Turbes from KWBG and 14 guests.
Ohlson made a motion, Anderson seconded to approve the agenda as presented.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Department reports were presented. The Iowa City Ghost Hunters will be at the Leonard A. Good Library on October 14th at 7 p.m. It is a free educational and informational event.
Mayor Mark Trueblood asked if there were any questions or items to be removed from the Consent Agenda. Reimers made a motion, Liston seconded to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda: 1) Work Session with school board of Monday, September 12th, regular meeting minutes of Tuesday, September 13th, 2022 and special meeting minutes of September 22, 2022. 2) Treasurer’s Report for September 2022. 3) Claims list from September 10th, 2022 through October 7th, 2022. 4) Alcohol license for Fareway Stores Inc. 5) Cigarette permit for Fareway Stores Inc. 6) Building permit for a 22×25 garage at 962 N. 1st St.” 7) Tax abatement application for residential rehab at 501 W. Division St. 8) FY22 Audit report from Houston & Seeman. 9) Volunteer First Responder recommendation of Marissa Erickson.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
BEGINNING BALANCE: 3,056,703.85
| FUND | RECEIVED | EXPENDED | TRANSFER IN | TRANSFER OUT | INVEST- MENTS |
| 001-GENERAL FUND | 41,274.71 | 138,759.85 | — | — | 50,000.00 |
| 110-ROAD USE TAX | 4,053.26 | 5,635.66 | — | — | — |
| 112-TRUST & AGENCY | 10,528.74 | — | — | — | — |
| 121-L.O.S.T. | 64,174.15 | — | — | — | 125,000.00 |
| 160-RURAL FIRE | — | — | — | — | — |
| 200-DEBT SERVICE | 5,337.63 | — | — | — | — |
| 301-PARK IMPROVEMENTS | 20,000.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 302-POLICE CAR | — | — | — | — | — |
| 303-TRUCK FUND | — | — | — | — | — |
| 305-KOUHNS FUND PROJECT | — | — | — | — | — |
| 306-FIRE EQUIPMENT | — | — | — | — | 3,256.25 |
| 309-WARNING SIREN FUND | — | — | — | — | — |
| 310-DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENTS | — | — | — | — | — |
| 312-EMS EQUIPMENT FUND | 125.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 313-STREET EQUIPMENT FUND | — | — | — | — | — |
| 314-MAINTENANCE | — | 57,449.69 | — | — | — |
| 500-PERPETUAL CARE FUND | 250.00 | — | 300.00 | 300.00 | 73,839.79 |
| 610-SANITARY SEWER | 53,787.99 | 23,886.72 | — | 28,307.42 | — |
| 612-SEWER SINKING FUND | — | — | 28,307.42 | — | — |
| 740-STORM SEWER | 3,085.35 | 11,540.49 | — | — | — |
| GRAND TOTAL: | 202,616.83 | 237,272.41 | 28,607.42 | 28,607.42 | 252,096.04 |
ENDING BALANCE: 3,022,048.27
CLAIMS LIST:
PAID CLAIMS:
| ACCESS SYSTEMS | MONTHLY COPIER CHARGES SEPT ’22 | $ 196.05 |
| AFLAC | AFLAC CONTRIBUTION SEPTEMBER 2022 | $ 391.02 |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | MONTHLY GAS SERVICE CHARGE | $ 627.65 |
| DEARBORN NATIONAL | LIFE INSURANCE 10/1-12/31/2022 | $ 881.12 |
| DELTA DENTAL | DENTAL INS. COVERAGE 10/1-10/31/2022 | $ 566.64 |
| EFTPS | 9.16.2022 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXES | $ 3,777.84 |
| EFTPS | 9.30.2022 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXES | $ 4,005.84 |
| HSA BANK | HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT OCT. 2022 | $ 1,499.98 |
| IMAGETEK | RADIX SUBSCRIPTION- SEPTEMBER 2022 | $ 235.00 |
| IOWA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE | SALES TAX SEPTEMBER 2022 | $ 1,292.90 |
| IOWA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE | WAGE GARNISHMENT PAYMENT | $ 65.31 |
| IOWA RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION | VISION INSURANCE-OCTOBER 2022 | $ 65.60 |
| IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | 3RD QTR 2022 UNEMPLOYMENT TAX | $ 69.29 |
| IPERS | RETIREMENT-SEPTEMBER 2022 | $ 8,047.25 |
| OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES | STREET LIGHTS 7/25-8/24/2022 | $ 2,085.74 |
| OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES | UTILITIES 7/25-8/24/2022 | $ 8,352.97 |
| TREASURER STATE OF IOWA | STATE PAYROLL TAXES-SEPTEMBER 2022 | $ 2,027.00 |
| VERIZON | CELL PHONE SERVICE 8/16-9/15 | $ 398.11 |
| WELLMARK | HEALTH INSURANCE OCTOBER 2022 | $ 10,473.48 |
| TOTAL: | $ 45,058.79 |
UNPAID CLAIMS
| ACCESS SYSTEMS-LIBRARY | MONTHLY COPIER CHARGES-SEPT. 2022 | $ 164.15 |
| AGSOURCE COOPERATIVE | WASTEWATER TESTING | $ 1,623.75 |
| AMERICAN FENCE COMPANY | EDGE SENSOR/FENCE REPAIR | $ 255.00 |
| ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY | EQUIPMENT PURCHASES | $ 230.76 |
| BARCO MUNICIPAL PRODUCTS INC | SIGNS | $ 678.44 |
| BOOK SYSTEMS INC. | RECEIPT PRINTER/LIBRARY | $ 415.00 |
| BOONE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE | 28E AGREEMENT FOR SERVICE-OCTOBER 2022 | $ 5,053.25 |
| CITY OF DES MOINES | SLUDGE DISPOSAL | $ 479.72 |
| CULLIGAN WATER | WATER | $ 23.70 |
| DEMCO | LIBRARY SUPPLIES | $ 56.58 |
| DES MOINES STAMP | SIGNATURE STAMPS | $ 74.05 |
| DICK’S FIRE EXTINGUISHER SERVICE, INC | ANNUAL INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE-FD | $ 396.20 |
| DOLLAR GENERAL | SUPPLIES | $ 46.75 |
| EMPOWERMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC | QUARTERLY WEB HOSTING | $ 225.00 |
| FAREWAY STORES INC | DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT PAYMENT # 1 | $ 340,000.00 |
| FOX STRAND | 7039.001 WWTP IMPROVEMENTS | $ 1,376.40 |
| FOX STRAND | 7039.003 N 1ST ST IMPROVEMENTS | $ 7,153.00 |
| GARBAGE GUYS | GARBAGE SERVICE- OCTOBER 2022 | $ 135.00 |
| GOOD HOUSEKEEPING | MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION/LIBRARY | $ 16.04 |
| GOOD LAWNCARE | GROUNDS MAINTENANCE/LIBRARY | $ 44.00 |
| GPM ENVIROMENTAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | EQUIPMENT PURCHASE-SEWER | $ 306.28 |
| HOUSTON & SEEMAN, P.C. | FY22 ADUDIT-FEES FOR SERVICE | $ 8,480.00 |
| INGRAM | BOOKS | $ 1,434.37 |
| IOWA ASSOC. OF MUNICIPAL UTILITIES | QUARTERLY SAFETY TRAINING/SEPT-DEC ’22 | $ 377.22 |
| IOWA ONE CALL | LOCATING REQUESTS AUGUST 2022 | $ 30.60 |
| IOWA PRISON INDUSTRIES | SIGNS | $ 292.38 |
| LAKEVIEW BOOKS | BOOKS | $ 103.95 |
| MADE TO GAZE | YOUTH REC SHIRTS/JERSEYS | $ 939.00 |
| MARTIN MARIETTA | ROCK | $ 1,884.14 |
| MCGRAW SENIOR CENTER | Q3 2022 QUARTERLY DONATION | $ 600.00 |
| MDS RECORDS MANAGEMENT | RECORDS STORAGE | $ 44.33 |
| MID-AMERICAN PUBLISHING CORP | LEGAL PUBLICATIONS | $ 162.36 |
| MIKE FRAIZER | CEMETERY LAWN CARE SEPTEMBER 2022 | $ 2,250.00 |
| MOFFITT’S FORD | POLICE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE | $ 1,135.95 |
| OGDEN FARM & FEED | SUPPLIES | $ 1,255.61 |
| OGDEN TELEPHONE COMPANY | MONTHLY PHONE SERVICE OCT 2022 | $ 772.26 |
| PORTABLE PRO | PORTABLE TOILET SERVICE/REC | $ 315.00 |
| QUICK OIL CO. | GASOHOL/DIESEL SEPTEMBER 2022 | $ 2,197.41 |
| SMART APPLE MEDIA | BOOKS | $ 213.69 |
| STATE HYGIENIC LABORATORY | WASTEWATER TESTING | $ 578.00 |
| SOUTHERN LIVING | MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION/LIBRARY | $ 36.00 |
| VISA | SUPPLIES | $ 1,908.65 |
| VISION BANK | CASH MGMT FEE-OCTOBER 2022 | $ 20.00 |
| WISECUP TRUCKING | ROCK HAULING | $ 742.80 |
| TOTAL: | $ 384,526.79 |
Jo Eigsti, Supervisor of YSS Ogden Kids Club spoke to the council about the program. They are participating in the Lights On After School program. Currently 25 kids are enrolled at Kids Club and they are approved for 40. They are open before and after school and during all school breaks. The program is for K-6th grade students and is on a sliding fee scale. You can find out more information at YSS.org. She also inquired about trunk or treat. They want to participate in the event. Currently, there was no information available about trunk or treat.
Andrew Collings, Lucas Young and Greg Piklapp spoke to the council about what a housing study would look like and why a community would have a study done. They proposed to have the study done by the end of the year. This will be done as a partnership with Ogden Legacy. Motion by Reimers, second by Weber to approve the housing study to be done by Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Mayor Trueblood noted that the new engine brake signs are up. They are larger signs than in the past.
Council Comments: Brian Reimers asked what the status is of the property west of the post office. They are in the process of obtaining a business variance. Lori Anderson asked about the water main break on 1st and Division. Margaret Liston stated the community garden is done for the season and it was a good year with lots of produce. Emily Clausen updated council on monthly train whistle reports and a damaged sidewalk by the railroad crews. A railroad representative replied and was helpful. Emily also updated council on a complaint of chickens and what had been done to this point.
Public Comments: Kari Sanculi spoke to council about her chickens, they are all named and come when called and are her family. She would like to keep them. She thinks her neighbor is being petty. She would like to be on the agenda in November and have the council take action on the issue. She wants the code changed so that people can have chickens. Betty Brockett stated she was told 14 years ago by the clerk that there was a code against chickens but that she could still have them but no roosters. She feels anyone should be allowed livestock on their property. She also asked what we can do about Casey’s. Leda Burton feels the city should consider accepting small animals for those kids in FFA and 4-H. She knows they could be a nuisance but it could be controlled.
Motion by Weber, seconded by Ohlson to adjourn at 7:53 p.m.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Mark Trueblood, Mayor
Attest: Melanie Olesen, City Clerk
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