Minutes for December 12, 2023
The Ogden City Council met in Regular Session on Tuesday, December 12th, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Mark Trueblood presided. Members present were Councilman Jason Weber, Councilman Dave Ohlson, Councilman Brian Reimers, Councilwoman Lori Anderson, and Councilwoman Margaret Liston. City staff present were City Administrator Emily Clausen, City Clerk Melanie Olesen, Library Director Lori Reutter, Street Superintendent Dan Buzzell, Sewer Superintendent Chad Thede, Police Chief Ethan Bailey and City Attorney Lee Johnson. Absent: None. Additional attendees present were newly elected Councilman Aaron Crane and 3 guests.
Anderson made a motion, Liston seconded to approve the agenda as presented.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Department reports were presented. Police Chief Ethan Bailey commented he was still working on the cemetery issue. Street superintendent Dan Buzzell gave updates on what is happening in his department. He is working with PD on some stop signs near the elementary school. Library director Lori Reutter gave her library updates and will have her annual report in January. She noted it has been a great 2023. Councilmember Lori Anderson gave a thumbs up to Ethan on the PD social media. Administrator Clausen has evaluations done and ready to schedule times to finalize.
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) Regular meeting minutes of Tuesday, November 14th, 2023. 2) Treasurer’s Report for November 2023. 3) Claims List from November 11th, 2023, through December 8th, 2023. 4) Fence permit for a privacy fence at 601 W. Locust St. 5) Approve the Annual Urban Renewal Report, Fiscal Year 2022-2023. 6) Appoint Donna Christensen to another six-year term on the utilities board ending 1-1-2030. 7) Approve cemetery board recommendation of hiring Kerry & Carol Harris as grave diggers. 8) Accept the resignation of City Clerk Melanie Olesen.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
BEGINNING BALANCE: 2,843,604.79
| FUND | RECEIVED | EXPENDED | TRANSFER IN | TRANSFER OUT | INVEST- MENTS |
| 001-GENERAL FUND | 46,752.76 | 98,473.22 | — | — | 50,000.00 |
| 110-ROAD USE TAX | 22,215.68 | 9,673.03 | — | — | — |
| 112-TRUST & AGENCY | 6,932.03 | — | — | — | — |
| 121-L.O.S.T. | 22,733.15 | — | — | — | 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 | — | — | — | — | 3,256.25 |
| 309-WARNING SIREN FUND | — | — | — | — | — |
| 310-DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENTS | — | — | — | — | — |
| 312-EMS EQUIPMENT FUND | 405.00 | — | — | — | — |
| 313-STREET EQUIPMENT FUND | — | — | — | — | — |
| 314-MAINTENANCE | — | — | — | — | — |
| 500-PERPETUAL CARE FUND | — | — | 50.00 | 50.00 | 74,589.79 |
| 610-SANITARY SEWER | 58,056.92 | 24,803.39 | — | 28,348.34 | — |
| 612-SEWER SINKING FUND | — | — | 28,348.34 | — | — |
| 740-STORM SEWER | 2,814.75 | 27,056.63 | — | — | — |
| GRAND TOTAL: | 159,910.29 | 160,006.27 | 28,398.34 | 28,398.34 | 252,846.04 |
ENDING BALANCE: 2,843,508.81
CLAIMS LIST:
| PAID CLAIMS | ||
| ACCESS SYSTEMS | MONTHLY COPIER CHARGES NOV. 2023 | $ 201.14 |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | MONTHLY GAS SERVICE CHARGE | $ 940.93 |
| BUXTON CONCRETE | LGCC PARKING REPAIR | $ 8,700.00 |
| CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIBUTING | SUPPLIES-LGCC | $ 248.00 |
| DAIDA (IMAGETEK) | MONTHLY RADIX CHARGE | $ 246.75 |
| DELTA DENTAL | DENTAL INS. COVERAGE 12/1/23-12/31/23 | $ 675.00 |
| EFTPS | 11.24.2023 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXES | $ 4,367.36 |
| EFTPS | 12.8.2023 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXES | $ 3,848.77 |
| HSA BANK | HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT DECEMBER 2023 | $ 1,858.31 |
| IOWA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE | SALES TAX NOVEMBER 2023 | $ 770.84 |
| IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT. | SUPPLIES/STREETS | $ 113.82 |
| IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY | SEWER LOAN MC05I29R-INTEREST | $ 2,003.75 |
| IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY | SEWER LOAN C0897R-WRR-INTEREST/FEE | $ 58,136.72 |
| IOWA RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION | VISION INSURANCE-DECEMBER 2023 | $ 65.60 |
| IPERS | RETIREMENT-NOVEMBER 2023 | $ 5,783.22 |
| MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS | BATTERIES/FIRE | $ 311.20 |
| TREASURER STATE OF IOWA | STATE PAYROLL TAXES-NOVEMBER 2023 | $ 1,115.00 |
| VERIZON | CELL PHONE SERVICE 10/16-11/15/2023 | $ 336.71 |
| VISION BANK | RETURNED CHECK FEE | $ 8.00 |
| WELLMARK | HEALTH INSURANCE DECEMBER 2023 | $ 12,140.73 |
| TOTAL: | $ 101,871.85 | |
| UNPAID CLAIMS | ||
| ACCESS SYSTEMS | MONTHLY IT SUPORT 11/9/23-12/8/23 | $ 1,376.04 |
| ACCUJET LLC | CAMERA STORM SEWER | $ 2,934.99 |
| AFLAC | AFLAC CONTRIBUTION | $ 391.02 |
| ALEX AIR APPARATUS 2, LLC | FD EQUIPMENT | $ 9,322.15 |
| ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY | TOOLS/SUPPLIES/VEHICLE MAINT | $ 1,937.17 |
| BARCO MUNICIPAL PRODUCTS INC | ROAD SIGNS | $ 1,006.04 |
| BEHLE INC | SLUDGE HAULING | $ 9,921.22 |
| BOONE COUNTY AUDITOR | ELECTION FEES | $ 624.87 |
| BOONE COUNTY RECORDER | RECORDING FEE | $ 7.00 |
| BOONE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE | 28E AGREEMENT SERVICE-DECEMBER 2023 | $ 5,000.00 |
| CAM SPRAY | JETTER REPAIR/SEWER | $ 1,627.02 |
| CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIBUTING | FLOOR SCRUBBER PARTS/LGCC | $ 92.00 |
| DOLLAR GENERAL | SUPPLIES/LIBRARY | $ 13.00 |
| EAGLE SIGN CO. | LGCC SIGNAGE | $ 665.25 |
| FBI-LEEDA | TRAINING/PD | $ 795.00 |
| FOX STRAND | 7039.005 SMOKE TESTING | $ 855.00 |
| FOX STRAND | 7039.006 OGDEN DEVELOPMENT STUDY | $ 180.00 |
| GARBAGE GUYS | GARBAGE SERVICE- DECEMBER 2023 | $ 369.00 |
| INGRAM | BOOKS/LIBRARY | $ 1,270.54 |
| IOWA DOT | SUPPLIES | $ 327.52 |
| IOWA ONE CALL | LOCATING REQUESTS-OCTOBER 2023 | $ 17.10 |
| LAKEVIEW BOOKS | BOOKS/LIBRARY | $ 147.94 |
| MADE TO GAZE | YOUTH REC BASKETBALL JERSEYS | $ 700.00 |
| MARTIN MARIETTA | ROCK | $ 528.71 |
| MDS RECORDS MANAGEMENT | RECORDS STORAGE | $ 47.73 |
| MID-AMERICA PUBLISHING | LEGALS | $ 138.14 |
| MICROBAC LABORATORIES, INC | WASTEWATER TESTING | $ 346.00 |
| MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS | BATTERIES/PD | $ 311.20 |
| NEW CENTURY FS | FUEL/SEWER | $ 686.15 |
| OGDEN FARM & FEED | SUPPLIES | $ 765.09 |
| OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES | UTILITIES 10/24/23-11/23/23 | $ 8,975.12 |
| OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES | STREET LIGHTS 10/24/23-11/23/23 | $ 3,366.32 |
| OGDEN REPORTER | NEWSPAPER SUBSCRIPTION/2 YRS CITY HALL | $ 92.00 |
| OGDEN TELEPHONE COMPANY | MONTHLY PHONE SERVICE DECEMBER 2023 | $ 786.46 |
| OVERDRIVE | EBOOKS/AUDIO BOOKS | $ 94.00 |
| PAT CLEMONS | VEHICLE MAINTENANCE/PD | $ 57.78 |
| PREFERRED PEST MANAGMENT | QUARTERLY PEST CONTROL/CITY HALL | $ 55.00 |
| QUICK OIL | GASOHOL NOVEMBER 2023 | $ 2,549.79 |
| RODGERS PLUMBING & HEATING, INC | SERVICE CALL/PARTS | $ 417.80 |
| SPRING GREEN | HOWE BALL FIELD MAINTENANCE | $ 895.00 |
| SPRAYER SPECIALTIES | BRINE TANK REPAIR | $ 263.27 |
| STANHOPE PUBLIC LIBRARY | DVDS/LIBRARY | $ 8.00 |
| TYLER BUSINESS FORMS | TAX FORMS | $ 453.84 |
| USA BLUEBOOK | SUPPLIES/SEWER | $ 292.60 |
| VISA | SUPPLIES | $ 229.88 |
| VISION BANK | CASH MGMT FEE-DECEMBER 2023 | $ 20.00 |
| WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION | MEMBERSHIP DUES 2024-SEWER | $ 95.00 |
| WOMEN’S HEALTH | MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION/LIBRARY | $ 12.97 |
| TOTAL: | $ 61,067.72 | |
Sewer Superintendent Chad Thede updated the council on the results of the recent smoke testing. There were some issues with smoke coming up in peoples homes. The main issue was from SW 5th to SW 4th Street. There were several bad taps and damage in that section. Therefore, Thede requested the funds to get those repairs made now. Motion by Ohlson, seconded by Reimers to approve emergency funds for sanitary/storm sewer repairs on cross connections for infiltration and inflow with work done by AccuJet for $29,778.00.
Ayes: All Present. Motion Carried.
A preliminary schedule of budget work sessions was presented.
Mayor Mark Trueblood was sworn into office by Administrator Emily Clausen. Mayor Trueblood then sworn in Councilmember Margaret Liston, Councilmember Lori Anderson and Councilmember Aaron Crane.
Mayor Mark Trueblood thanked Melanie Olesen for her seven years working for the City and wishes her well. Councilmember Jason Weber was then presented with a certificate for his four years of service as a councilman for the City.
Council Comments: Jason Weber updated council on a recent issue with a building permit. He wanted to also remind individuals to contact Iowa One Call whenever you dig in the ground whether it be for fences, basements, additions or concrete work. Dave Ohlson asked some questions regarding TIF. Brian Reimers updated the council on the city portion increase for the communications center. He also talked about a program for public entities for investments. He asked if there were any updates regarding the tree near the railroad tracks. Lori Anderson updated the council about plans at Lincoln Prairie Park and working with the Questers and Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway on some funding for signs. Margaret Liston brought up some things that need done at the community center. There are some tree limbs rubbing on the roof on the northwest side and some damages to the retaining wall. She also asked about heating in the lower level. Administrator will look into those items. The McCombs had asked her about the first responders equipment and funding. She is also working on a veggie stand for produce. Administrator Clausen thanked Margaret for spending a couple days cleaning the kitchens at the community center. The new stove has been ordered for the community center and now working on getting a new dishwasher. Some damage was done at the elementary school during the youth rec basketball games. Recreation Director Jesse Foster has worked with the school on this and has put a plan in place to hopefully avoid this moving forward. David Bollenbaugh provided a box of reflective belts for anyone who would like one to have and use while out in the dark. There are some located at the library and city hall. Brian Reimers also presented a box of goodies received from the Ames Chamber of Commerce. Ogden was chosen for the Volunteer of the Year Award. On January 25th at the Prairie Moon Winery Ogden will be recognized.
The regularly scheduled city council meeting for January has been changed to Monday, January 8th at 6:00 p.m.
Motion by Liston, seconded by Weber to adjourn at 6:55 p.m.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Mark Trueblood, Mayor
Attest: Emily Clausen, City Administrator
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