Minutes for June 13, 2023
The Ogden City Council met in Regular Session on Tuesday, June 13th, 2023, at 6:00 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, Street Superintendent Dan Buzzell, Officer Tony Jones and City Attorney Lee Johnson. Absent: Councilman Brian Reimers. Additional attendees present were Jim Turbes and 5 guests.
Liston made a motion, Weber seconded to approve the agenda as presented.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Department reports were presented. Library Director Lori Reutter reported the Summer Reading Program is off to a great start. Street Superintendent Dan Buzzell commented that there have been several issues with the road repairs going on now. Individuals are ignoring the road closed signs and driving over fresh asphalt. The asphalt company has created some issues as well.
Mayor Mark Trueblood asked if there were any questions or items to be removed from the Consent Agenda. Anderson made a motion, Liston seconded to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda: 1) Regular meeting minutes of Tuesday, May 9th, 2023. 2) Treasurer’s Report for May 2023. 3) Claims List from May 6th, 2023 through June 9th, 2023. 4) Building permits for new construction homes at 205 NE 4th and 217 NE 4th Street, a 20×25 addition to a home at 619 NW 5th St., a garage at 202 SW 8th St. and fence permits for 208 SW 4th St., 101 E. Elm St., 319 E. Maple St. and 207 W. Sycamore St. 5) Approve Joint Public Service Agreement with Sheriff’s Department. 6) Approve Boone Area Humane Society annual contract.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
BEGINNING BALANCE: 3,308,491.42
FUND RECEIVED EXPENDED TRANSFER IN TRANSFER OUT INVEST-
MENTS
001-GENERAL FUND 26,004.95 213,449.66 100,000.00 — 50,000.00
110-ROAD USE TAX 24,911.26 1,354.91 — — —
112-TRUST & AGENCY 3,941.80 — — — —
121-L.O.S.T. 22,190.98 2,500.00 — 100,000.00 125,000.00
160-RURAL FIRE — — — — —
200-DEBT SERVICE 1,998.35 101,600.00 5,000.00 — —
301-PARK IMPROVEMENTS — — — — —
302-POLICE CAR — — — — —
303-TRUCK FUND — — — — —
305-KOUHNS FUND PROJECT — — — 5,000.00 —
306-FIRE EQUIPMENT — — — — 3,256.25
309-WARNING SIREN FUND — — — — —
310-DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENTS — — — — —
312-EMS EQUIPMENT FUND — — — — —
313-STREET EQUIPMENT FUND — — — — —
314-MAINTENANCE — — — — —
500-PERPETUAL CARE FUND — — — — 74,389.79
610-SANITARY SEWER 55,579.02 32,394.21 — 28,307.42 —
612-SEWER SINKING FUND — — 28,307.42 — —
740-STORM SEWER 2,815.31 286.17 — — —
GRAND TOTAL: 137,441.67 351,584.95 133,307.42 133,307.42 252,646.04
ENDING BALANCE: 3,094,348.14
CLAIMS LIST:
PAID CLAIMS:
ACCESS SYSTEMS MONTHLY COPIER CHARGES MAY 2023 $ 201.14
BLACK HILLS ENERGY MONTHLY GAS SERVICE CHARGE $ 867.51
COUNTRY CUSTOM DESIGN LLC SOFTBALL/BASEBALL UNIFORMS $ 3,069.50
DAIDA (IMAGETEK) MONTHLY RADIX CHARGE-JUNE 2023 $ 246.75
DELTA DENTAL DENTAL INS. COVERAGE 6/1-6/30/2023 $ 604.88
EFTPS 5.12.2023 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXES $ 3,789.45
EFTPS 5.26.2023 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXES $ 3,989.31
EFTPS 6.9.2023 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXES $ 3,811.32
EMILY SMITH YOUTH REC REGISTRATION REFUND $ 130.00
FIRE SERVICE TRAINING BUREAU FF1 TESTING CERTIFCATION FEE-FIRE $ 50.00
HSA BANK HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT JUNE 2023 $ 1,649.98
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE SALES TAX MAY 2023 $ 607.41
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE WAGE GARNISHMENT PAYMENT $ 106.59
IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY SEWER LOAN C0897R-WRR $ 162,253.92
IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY SEWER LOAN MC05I29R $ 113,813.75
IOWA RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION VISION INSURANCE-JUNE 2023 $ 32.80
IPERS RETIREMENT-MAY 2023 $ 5,622.32
MDS RECORDS MANAGEMENT RECORDS STORAGE (CORRECTION PREV MO) $ 47.73
OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES UTILITIES 3/24-4/26/23 $ 8,273.05
OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES STREET LIGHTS 3/24-4/26/23 $ 2,689.57
PORTABLE PRO PORTABLE TOILETS/REC $ 140.00
PREFERRED PEST MANAGEMENT QUARTERLY PEST CONTROL-CITY HALL $ 55.00
TREASURER STATE OF IOWA STATE PAYROLL TAXES-MAY 2023 $ 1,053.00
VERIZON CELL PHONE SERVICE 4/16/23-5/15/2023 $ 296.02
VISA SUPPLIES/POSTAGE $ 1,716.44
VISION BANK REC CONSESSIONS START UP BANK $ 700.00
WELLMARK HEALTH INSURANCE JUNE 2023 $ 10,473.48
TOTAL: $ 326,290.92
UNPAID CLAIMS
ACCESS FY23 SOCIAL SERVICE CONTRIBUTION $ 500.00
ACCESS SYSTEMS-LIBRARY MONTHLY COPIER CHARGES-MAY 2023 $ 132.52
ACCESS SYSTEMS MONTHLY IT SUPPORT $ 2,752.08
AFLAC AFLAC CONTRIBUTION $ 391.02
AGSOURCE WASTEWATER TESTING $ 13.75
ALEX AIR APPARATUS 2, LLC FD EQUIPMENT $ 428.76
ALL AMERICAN TURF BEAUTY INC WEED CONTROL CEMETERY $ 1,251.69
ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY TOOLS/VEHICLE MAINTENANCE $ 342.32
AXON ENTERPRISE INC EQUIPEMENT SUPPLIES/PD $ 644.00
BLANK PARK ZOO LIBRARY MEMBERSHIP $ 250.00
BOEHM INSURANCE AUDIT PREMIUM $ 1,433.00
BOMGAARS UNIFORM ALLOWANCE $ 63.96
BOONE COUNTY CHAMBER COMMERCE 2023 MEMBERSHIP DUES $ 500.00
BOONE COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES FY23 SOCIAL SERVICE CONTRIBUTION $ 250.00
BOONE COUNTY CONVENTION & VB MARKETING $ 1,000.00
BOONE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE 28E AGREEMENT FOR SERVICE-JUNE 2023 $ 5,053.25
BUXTON CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION LLC N. 1ST PROJECT PAVEMENT REPAIR $ 2,910.00
CITY OF DES MOINES SLUDGE DISPOSAL $ 7,308.27
CONDON’S SERVIC, LTD. & TOWING VEHICLE MAINTENANCE-PD $ 39.00
CRAIG CHRISTENSEN ROW 361 SE 4TH $ 5,000.00
CULLIGAN WATER WATER $ 24.75
CY HORNBERG ROW 361 SE 4TH $ 5,000.00
DAN LAKE SB/BB FIELD MAINT/MAY 2023 $ 500.00
DJ SERVICES LLC CAMERA/JETTING SEWER LINE $ 575.00
DOLLAR GENERAL SUPPLIES $ 50.65
DR. FUEL GOODS FUEL TANK CLEANING $ 950.00
EMPOWERMENT SOLUTIONS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/WEBSITE $ 85.00
FAREWAY YOUTH REC CONCESSIONS/SUPPLIES $ 1,149.47
FIRE SERVICE TRAINING BUREAU FF1 TESTING CERTIFCATION FEE-FIRE $ 100.00
FOX STRAND 7039.003 N 1ST ST IMPROVEMENTS $ 2,126.70
FELD FIRE EQUIPMENT PURCHASES $ 370.50
GARBAGE GUYS GARBAGE SERVICE- JUNE 2023 $ 519.00
GOOD LAWNCARE SERVICES LAWN CARE/CITY HALL/CITY PARK/LGCC $ 598.00
HIRTA FY23 SOCIAL SERVICE CONTRIBUTION $ 1,500.00
INGRAM BOOKS $ 1,158.18
IOWA DEPT. NATURAL RESOURCES OPERATOR CERTIFICATE RENEWAL/SEWER $ 120.00
IOWA ONE CALL LOCATING REQUESTS-APRIL 2023 $ 51.30
KEYSTONE LABORATORIES/MICROBAC WASTEWATER TESTING $ 1,570.50
MDS RECORDS MANAGEMENT RECORDS STORAGE $ 47.73
MICHAEL FRAIZER CEMETERY LAWN CARE-MAY 2023 $ 2,450.00
MIDAMERICA BOOKS BOOKS $ 135.70
MID-AMERICAN PUBLISHING LEGALS/ADVERTISMENT $ 716.86
MR. TAYLOR SINGS LITERACY CONCERT/LIBRARY $ 250.00
OGDEN FARM & FEED SUPPLIES $ 902.28
OGDEN LEGACY FY23 ECO DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTION $ 10,000.00
OGDEN LEGACY EXT. MATCH GRANT-CITY CONTRIB. $ 8,784.24
OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES UTILITIES 4/26-5/26/2023 $ 6,622.10
OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES STREET LIGHTS 4/26-5/26/2023 $ 2,178.43
OGDEN TELEPHONE COMPANY MONTHLY PHONE SERVICE JUNE 2023 $ 787.65
PLASTICARDS, INC DBA RAINBOW PRINT PATRON CARDS/LIBRARY $ 550.00
PORTABLE PRO PORTABLE TOILETS/REC $ 85.00
QUICK OIL GASOHOL MAY 2023 $ 1,466.23
QUILL SUPPLIES/LIBRARY $ 78.17
R & W POWER ELECTRIC PRESSURE WASHER $ 369.99
SECRETARY OF STATE NOTARY PUBLIC FEE-CLAUSEN $ 30.00
SECTOR EQUIPMENT/PD $ 58.40
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS PAINT $ 873.04
SPRING GREEN REC FIELD MAINTENANCE $ 1,080.00
T.R. PHOTOGRAPHY SITTING FEE/YOUTH REC PHOTOS $ 100.00
TYLER BUSINESS FORMS BUSINESS ENVELOPES $ 339.58
US POSTAL SERVICE POST OFFICE BOX FEE/LIBRARY $ 114.00
VISA SUPPLIES $ 1,716.44
VISION BANK CASH MGMT FEE-JUNE 2023 $ 20.00
YSS FY23 SOCIAL SERVICE CONTRIBUTION $ 1,500.00
TOTAL: $ 87,968.51
Erich Kretzinger was pleased to announce that the City of Ogden will be awarded $15,000 in grant funds to be used toward improvement to city parks, city hall or other public buildings. The source of funds is the American Rescue Plan Act. He provided an application and explained how this will be handled.
Sheriff Andrew Godzicki spoke about the 28E agreement and asked for feedback on performance. It was noted that we see a better presence with the new schedule. The sheriff also updated the council on changes happening within his department. Updates are being done with search and rescue equipment, Boone County’s Most Wanted is up and running, office hours have changed, the new SEARS radios for schools is almost complete, they have ordered a couple new vehicles and more.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Liston to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 270 – An Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Ogden, Iowa, by amending provisions pertaining to Natural Gas Franchise.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Keith Berg thanked the council for their work getting the new Fareway Store in Ogden. Because of the new store he has made the decision to remodel his office buildings. He provided the council with his plans for the front of the buildings and asked for permission to build a ramp for handicap accessibility that extends onto the sidewalk. After discussion and seeing the plans Weber made a motion, seconded by Ohlson to approve the plan for the ramp that extends three feet out on the sidewalk for handicap accessibility.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Boone County Probation representative Diane Hinderaker gave an update on Boone County Probation services. They are a nonprofit agency that provides many services to people in a difficult spot in their lives to get back on track and comply with standards set forth by the court system.
There was some discussion on possible needs for adding electrical and plumbing codes to the city code. The utility committee will meet to look at options and provide a recommendation to the council.
Mayor Trueblood commented on the issue with individuals not complying with the road closed barricades. Tickets can be issued for failure to comply.
Councilmember comments: Jason Weber would like the council and public to know that if you are planning to have a natural gas generator there are extra costs to customers to provide the correct loads for them. Lori Anderson noted the Questers have done some work at Lincoln Prairie Park and will continue to add more plants to the gazebo area. They received a grant and want to put up some signage as well. Margaret Liston stated the garden is going well and they have already harvested some vegetables. She asked about the Boone County League of Cities and wondered if there was still any interest in it. The railroad will be reimbursing the city for damage on Seventh Street.
Public comments – Dan Buzzell voiced his concerns about individuals continuing to allow their dogs to run loose. Sheriff Godzicki suggested to call dispatch and make those reports when those situations happen so that they can keep track of them. You can be ticketed for allowing dogs to run at large.
Motion by Liston, seconded by Weber to adjourn at 7:25 p.m.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Mark Trueblood, Mayor
Attest: Melanie Olesen, City Clerk
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