Minutes for August 8, 2023
The Ogden City Council met in Regular Session on Tuesday, August 8th, 2023, at 6:00 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. City staff present were City Clerk Melanie Olesen, Street Superintendent Dan Buzzell, Police Chief Ethan Bailey, and City Attorney Lee Johnson. Absent: City Administrator Emily Clausen, Sewer Superintendent Chad Thede and Library Director Lori Reutter. Additional attendees present were 3 guests.
Anderson made a motion, Liston seconded to approve the agenda as presented.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Department reports were presented. Street Superintendent Dan Buzzell reported that he is addressing 11 different areas on streets around town that have significant humps in the road. He is working with Buxton Concrete and has received an estimate to repair these at a cost of $50,000.00-$60,000.00. This was not an expense that was budgeted for, but the funds are available through RUT fund. Work will begin soon as the plans are to have some of it completed prior to the start of the school year. He also reported that he purchased a rear edging attachment for the dump truck, and it was picked up today. This was budgeted expense. Police Chief Ethan Bailey added to his written report that he has spent a significant amount of time since concerns were raised at the last council meeting regarding the intersection of 1st Street and Walnut Street. He has monitored traffic for countless hours there and concluded that the issue isn’t necessarily the stop sign, but rather the sign below the stop sign that states “Cross Traffic Does Not Stop” and the fact that people do not acknowledge that sign. Street Superintendent Dan Buzzell stated that there is a flashing light above one of the stop signs that is not functioning. The state no longer carries this type of warning signal, so he is working on finding a replacement. He also stated that he has checked into lighted signs to bring attention to the “Cross Traffic Does Not Stop” signs. Chief Bailey was asked if he felt making that intersection a 4-Way stop would help with the issue and he believed it would cause more problems/accidents than it would prevent.
Mayor Mark Trueblood asked if there were any questions or items to be removed from the Consent Agenda. Reimers made a motion, Weber seconded to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda: 1) Regular meeting minutes of Tuesday, July 11th, 2023. 2) Treasurer’s Report for July 2023. 3) Claims List from July 8, 2023 through August 4th, 2023. 4) Building permits for a privacy fence at 301 E. Maple Street, a 10×20 lean-to addition to a garage at 237 SW 8th Street, and a new construction home at 214 SE 4th Street. 5) Garbage Collector’s License for Garbage Guys Cambridge, IA. 6) Approve Debt Obligations report as presented. Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
BEGINNING BALANCE: 2,875,795.86
FUND RECEIVED EXPENDED TRANSFER IN TRANSFER OUT INVEST-
MENTS
001-GENERAL FUND 22,735.63 131,339.45 — — 50,000.00
110-ROAD USE TAX 22,555.63 2,963.33 — — —
112-TRUST & AGENCY 1,723.16 — — — —
121-L.O.S.T. 18,515.66 600.00 — — 125,000.00
160-RURAL FIRE — — — — —
200-DEBT SERVICE 873.60 — — — —
301-PARK IMPROVEMENTS — 11,735.00 — — —
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 — — — — —
313-STREET EQUIPMENT FUND — — — — —
314-MAINTENANCE — — — — —
500-PERPETUAL CARE FUND — — — — 74,389.79
610-SANITARY SEWER 59,747.45 19,793.22 — 28,348.34 —
612-SEWER SINKING FUND — — 28,348.34 — —
740-STORM SEWER 2,826.61 210.17 — — —
GRAND TOTAL: 128,977.74 166,641.17 28,348.34 28,348.34 252,646.04
ENDING BALANCE: 2,838,132.43
CLAIMS LIST:
PAID CLAIMS
ACCESS SYSTEMS MONTHLY COPIER CHARGES JULY 2023 $ 201.14
AFLAC AFLAC CONTRIBUTION $ 391.02
BLACK HILLS ENERGY MONTHLY GAS SERVICE CHARGE $ 74.31
DELTA DENTAL DENTAL INS. COVERAGE 8/1-8/31/2023 $ 595.80
EFTPS 7.21.2023 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXES $ 4,223.57
EFTPS 8.4.2023 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXES $ 3,997.62
HSA BANK HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT AUGUST 2023 $ 1,649.98
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE SALES TAX JULY 2023 $ 826.38
IOWA RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION VISION INSURANCE-AUGUST 2023 $ 32.80
IPERS RETIREMENT-JULY 2023 $ 5,883.31
KEYSTONE LABORATORIES/MICROBAC WASTEWATER TESTING $ 51.50
OVERDRIVE E-BOOKS/LIBRARY $ 47.76
TREASURER STATE OF IOWA STATE PAYROLL TAXES-JULY 2023 $ 1,431.00
VISION BANK ACH RETURN FEE $ 8.00
WELLMARK HEALTH INSURANCE AUGUST 2023 $ 10,473.48
TOTAL: $ 29,887.67
UNPAID CLAIMS
ACCESS SYSTEMS-LIBRARY MONTHLY COPIER CHARGES-JULY 2023 $ 132.52
ACCESS SYSTEMS MONTHLY IT SUPORT 7/9-8/8/23 $ 1,376.04
ACCUJET SEWER LINE INSPECTION/CLEANING $ 5,509.56
ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY SUPPLIES/PARTS/VEHICLE MAINT $ 139.07
BEHLE INC. SLUDGE HAULING $ 4,280.05
BLACK HILLS ENERGY MONTHLY GAS SERVICE CHARGE $ 574.24
BOONE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE 28E AGREEMENT FOR SERVICE-AUGUST 2023 $ 5,000.00
BURT PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOKS $ 12.00
BUXTON CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION LLC CURB/GUTTER W.WALNUT $ 11,200.00
CULLIGAN WATER WATER $ 23.50
DAIDA (IMAGETEK) MONTHLY RADIX CHARGE $ 246.75
DEMCO SUPPLIES/LIBRARY $ 67.60
DIAMOND VOGEL STREET PAINT $ 100.05
EMPOWERMENT SOLUTIONS WEBSITE TECHNICAL SUPPORT $ 170.00
FAREWAY LIBRARY SUPPLIES $ 41.86
FOX STRAND 7039.003 N 1ST ST IMPROVEMENT PROJECT $ 1,102.00
GARBAGE GUYS GARBAGE SERVICE- AUGUST 2023 $ 369.00
INGRAM BOOKS $ 1,083.51
IOWA CODIFICATION CODIFICATION ORDINANCE #’S 268-270 $ 378.00
IOWA DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES NPDES PERMIT FEE FY24 $ 1,275.00
IOWA DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION SUPPLIES $ 36.25
IOWA ONE CALL LOCATING REQUESTS-JUNE 2023 $ 25.20
KEYSTONE LABORATORIES/MICROBAC WASTEWATER TESTING $ 1,060.39
LEXIPOL FY24 LAW ENFORCEMENT MANUAL & TRAINING $ 1,832.85
LORI REUTTER MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT $ 56.34
MARTIN’S FLAG COMPANY FLAGS FOR CEMETERY $ 2,606.29
MDS RECORDS MANAGEMENT RECORDS STORAGE $ 47.73
MICHAEL FRAIZER CEMETERY LAWN CARE-JULY 2023 $ 2,450.00
MID-AMERICAN PUBLISHING LEGAL PUBLICATIONS $ 364.29
MODERN MARKETING POLICE-SUPPLIES $ 1,222.05
OGDEN FARM & FEED SUPPLIES $ 381.17
OGDEN LEGACY FY20 CONTRIBUTION $ 10,000.00
OGDEN LEGACY FY20 EXT FIX UP GRANT – CITY CONTRIB. $ 14,587.50
OGDEN LEGACY FY21 EXT FIX UP GRANT – CITY CONTRIB. $ 13,870.78
OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES UTILITIES 6/27-7/27/2023 $ 7,759.97
OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES STREET LIGHTS 6/27-7/27/2023 $ 2,168.48
OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES SANITATION BILLING Q2 2023 $ 748.13
OGDEN TELEPHONE COMPANY MONTHLY PHONE SERVICE AUGUST 2023 $ 774.68
OVERDRIVE BOOKS/LIBRARY $ 58.48
PAT CLEMONS INC. VEHICLE REPAIR/PD $ 309.12
PREFERRED PEST MANAGEMENT, INC. PEST CONTROL-CITY HALL $ 55.00
QUILL SUPPLIES/LIBRARY $ 222.99
QUILTMAKER MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION $ 29.95
QUICK OIL GASOHOL/DIESEL JULY 2023 $ 1,335.71
RODGERS PLUMBING & HEATING, INC SERVICE CALL/PARTS/LABOR-LIBRARY $ 277.50
R & W POWER EQUIPMENT PURCHASE/REPAIR $ 263.96
SPRING GREEN HOWE BALL FIELDS MAINTENANCE $ 895.00
SUMMIT FIRE PROTECTION FIRE ALARM ANNUAL INSPECTION/LIBRARY $ 432.00
VERIZON CELL PHONE SERVICE 6/16/2023-7/15/2023 $ 369.71
VISA SUPPLIES $ 374.25
VISION BANK CASH MGMT FEE-AUGUST 2023 $ 20.00
TOTAL: $ 97,716.52
Motion by Ohlson, seconded by Weber to approve the second reading and waive the third and final reading of Ordinance No. 271 – An Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Ogden, Iowa, by amending provisions pertaining to Councilmember compensation.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Motion by Reimers, seconded by Ohlson to approve the Personnel Committee Recommendation to hire Jesse Rothweiler-Foster as Recreation Director.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Brian Reimers explained the need for the annexation of property into the city limits and the importance of this to possible new housing development(s). Possible areas of annexation would be the property west of the Ogden Middle/High School to Lincoln Prairie Park and around to the city maintenance shed and sewer plant as well as area east of Accura. A study from FOX-Strand would develop a concept plan for parcels in regard to housing as well. Motion by Liston, seconded by Anderson to move forward with the next step on Annexation and the study by FOX-Strand.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
No Mayor comments.
Councilmember comments: Jason Weber would like to see a stronger focus put on junk that is sat out to the curb including a time limit set on how long the property owner would have to get rid of it. He has seen numerous properties that have furniture and appliances setting out at the curb for months. Brian Reimers pointed out that in the August CityScape publication from the Iowa League of Cities, there is an in-depth article in regards the impact of House File 718 on City Property Taxes. He felt this was important for all Councilmembers to read. Brian Reimers also discussed review of the strategic plan. He has formed committees to ensure the council is working on items within the plan. Brenda Dryer would like to meet at 5:00 pm on Tuesday September 12th to discuss progress updates with the strategic plan as well as present on it during the regular meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday September 12th.
Public comments – JaNan Swanson offered to donate a new outdoor drinking fountain to the City of Ogden for use at the recreation areas. Street Superintendent Dan Buzzell will arrange a time to go inspect it to ensure it will work for our area.
Motion by Liston, seconded by Weber to adjourn at 6:40 p.m.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Mark Trueblood, Mayor
Attest: Melanie Olesen, City Clerk
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