Minutes for January 25, 2023

The Ogden City Council met in Special Session on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Mayor Mark Trueblood presided. Members present were Councilman Jason Weber, Councilman David Ohlson, Councilman Brian Reimers, Councilwoman Lori Anderson and Councilwoman Margaret Liston. Absent: None. City staff present were City Administrator Emily Clausen and City Clerk Melanie Olesen.

Liston made a motion, Reimers seconded to approve the agenda as presented.

Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.

Brenda Dryer held a discussion with council on the city strategic plan. Discussion was held on the city’s overall goals and objectives for the next three years. The final plan will be ready for approval in February.

City Administrator Emily Clausen reviewed property tax information, payroll and insurance information, projected sources and uses of funds, transfers, fund balances and debt service. Mayor and Council reviewed proposed drafted budget that encompassed department requests. Budget items were discussed by council.

The Fiscal Year 2024 budget will be presented again for review and a public hearing date and time will be set for final approval of the budget at the February 7, 2023 regular City Council meeting.

The Public Hearing for the proposed maximum property tax dollars to certify for levys will be held Tuesday, February 7th, 2023 at 6:15 p.m.

Motion by Ohlson, second by Liston to adjourn at 7:15 p.m.

Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.

Mark Trueblood, Mayor

Attest: Melanie Olesen, City Clerk

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