The Ogden City Council met in Regular Session on Tuesday, March 12th, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Mark Trueblood presided. Members present were Councilman Aaron Crane, Councilman Brian Reimers, Councilwoman Lori Anderson and Councilwoman Margaret Liston. City staff present were City Administrator Emily Clausen, Wastewater Superintendent Chad Thede and City Attorney Lee Johnson. Absent: David Ohlson. Additional attendees present were 4 guests.

Liston made a motion, Anderson seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.

Department reports were presented. Wastewater Superintendent Chad Thede gave some updates of his department. He had a DNR inspection this past week. The street department will open bids in April for street repairs, they have the cemetery seeded and new guard rails for Lincoln Prairie Park. The park restrooms will be open before Easter. Administrator Emily Clausen asked about an alley being rocked by Tom Rodgers for parking. This is an undeveloped alley. Council had no objections.

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, February 12th, 2024. 2) Treasurer’s Report for February 2024. 3) Claims List from February 10th through March 8th, 2024. 4) Approved a building permit for a 10×20 shed at 414 SE 2nd St. 5) Approved residential new construction tax abatement application for Brad Mueggenberg, 202 SW 8th St. 6) Approved Christmas decorations order through Holiday Outdoor Décor for $43,868.50 and approved personnel committee recommendation of hiring Allison Frazier for the city clerk position. Ayes: All Present. Motion Carried.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

BEGINNING BALANCE: 2,940,818.51

FUND    RECEIVED    EXPENDED    TRANSFER IN    TRANSFER OUT    INVEST-
MENTS
001-GENERAL FUND    1,457.99    80,941.51    276,066.00    65,235.00    50,000.00
110-ROAD USE TAX    20,668.77    6,322.29    —    —    —
112-TRUST & AGENCY    570.33    —    —    223,589.00    —
121-L.O.S.T.    24,536.58    600.00    —    134,500.00    125,000.00
160-RURAL FIRE    5,875.90    —    —    115,977.00    —
200-DEBT SERVICE    —    —    131,702.00    —    —
301-PARK IMPROVEMENTS    —    —    16,235.00    —    —
302-POLICE CAR    —    —    8,500.00    —    —
303-TRUCK FUND    —    —    25,000.00    —    —
305-KOUHNS FUND PROJECT    —    —    —    —    —
306-FIRE EQUIPMENT    —    —    20,000.00    41,812.00    3,256.25
309-WARNING SIREN FUND    —    —    5,000.00    —    —
310-DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENTS    —    —    50,000.00    —    —
312-EMS EQUIPMENT FUND    —    —    5,000.00    —    —
313-STREET EQUIPMENT FUND    —    —    15,000.00    —    —
314-MAINTENANCE    —    —    50,000.00    —    —
500-PERPETUAL CARE FUND    100.00    —    —    —    74,589.79
610-SANITARY SEWER    69,599.13    30,992.77    —    48,748.34    —
612-SEWER SINKING FUND    —    —    28,348.34    —    —
740-STORM SEWER    3,330.07    1,056.44    —    990.00    —
GRAND TOTAL:    123,222.79    119,913.01    630,851.34    630,851.34    252,846.04
ENDING BALANCE:   2,944,128.29

CLAIMS LIST:   

DRAFTS

ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING……………………………………. 206.74CR

ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING………………………………………137.08CR

AFLAC …………………………………………………………………….. 339.18CR

DAIDA (FORMERLY IMAGETEK LLC)………………………..246.75CR

DELTA DENTAL…………………………………………………………534.84CR

EFTPS, 2.16.2024……………………………………………………..4,159.59CR

EFTPS, 3.1.2024……………………………………………………….3,691.98CR

GARBAGE GUYS………………………………………………………..406.00CR

HSA        ………………………………………………………………..1,649.98CR

IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE……………………………………….1,023.91CR

IOWA RURAL WATER……………………………………………..33.78CR

IPERS, FEBRUARY………………………………………………   5,209.44CR

OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES…………………………….. 10,788.65CR

OGDEN TELEPHONE COMPANY…………………………..781.32CR

VERIZON WIRELESS…………………………………………….336.71CR

VISA – VISIONBANK OF IOWA ……………………………….1,116.83CR

WELLMARK BC/BS…………………………………………………..10,406.34CR

CHECKS

050857 ACCESS …………………………………………………..500.00CR

050858 ACCESS SYSTEMS…………………………………1,416.04CR

050859 ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY………………………511.21CR

050860 BLACK HILLS ENERGY…………………………..26.37CR

050861 BLG BUILDERS………………………………………..2,742.23CR

050862  BOONE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE……. 500.00CR

050863  BOONE COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICE…… 250.00CR

050864  BOONE COUNTY ECONOMIC CORP………….. 6,000.00CR

050865  BOONE COUNTY SHERIFF’S RESERVE…………….. 5,000.00CR

050866  CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIBUTING, INC…………… 94.00CR

050867  CULLIGAN WATER…………………………..8.25CR

050868  CUMMINS SALES AND SERVICE……………….2,337.67CR

050869  D & J’S COMPLETE TREE SERVICE………………..6,180.00CR

050870  DEMCO…………………………………………………104.30CR

050871  FARLEY’S WHOLESALE TIRE ………………….. 134.95CR

050872  FELD FIRE………………………………………583.00CR

050873  FOX STRAND, INC………………………….. 180.00CR

050874  GOOD HOUSEKEEPING…………………. 19.78CR

050875  HIRTA    …………………………………………… 1,000.00CR

050876  HOLIDAY OUTDOOR DÉCOR…………….. 43,868.50CR

050877  IMPACT………………………………………. 1,000.00CR

050878  INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES INC……….. 1,201.72CR

050879  IOWA CODIFICATION INC…………………… 450.00CR

050880  IOWA NATURAL HERITAGE FOUNDATION……… 2,000.00CR

050881  MAGNOLIA JOURNAL…………………………… 35.00CR

050882  MDS RECORDS MANAGEMENT……………47.73CR

050883  MENARDS……………………………………….. 469.99CR

050884  MICROBAC LABORATORIES, INC…………. 1,068.00CR

050885  MID AMERICA PUBLISHING…………………….. 230.35CR

050886  MOFFITT’S FORD……………………… 56.04CR

050887  OGDEN FARM & FEED………………….258.73CR

050888  VOID CHECK ……………………………..0.00

050889  OGDEN LEGACY………………………….10,000.00CR

050890  OVERDRIVE INC. …………………..192.50CR

050891  PREFERRED PEST MANAGEMENT, INC…… 55.00CR

050892  QUICK OIL CO. ……………………………….2,180.29CR

050893  REALSIMPLE ……………………………….43.00CR

050894  SOUTHERN LIVING MAGAZINE……. 38.52CR

050895  SQUEEGEE CLEAN LLC…………………..20.00CR

050896  UNPLUGGED WIRELESS………………..1,138.00CR

050897  US BANCORP……………………………127,403.24CR

050898  XYLEM WATER SOLUTIONS USA INC…….2,286.08CR

050899  YOUTH & SHELTER SERVICES……………. 1,500.00CR

050900  DWJ INC…………………………………….. 100.00CR

TOTAL                  …………………………264,299.61

Four bids were received for sludge hauling. Neese Inc. $.07, Behle $.079, Synagro $.129 and Hodges $.15. Motion by Anderson, second by Crane to approve the low bid and award contract to Neese Inc. Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.

Council Member Comments – Administrator Clausen asked if any councilmembers would like to attend the Business Breakfast on April 9th from 7:30-9 a.m. Emily will RSVP for those who want to attend. Aaron Crane will get seed books to Dan and Lori. Lori Anderson updated council on a meeting with Steve Soupir for beginning plans on the youth rec area. She has also spoken to a sign company about new signs needed at Lincoln Prairie Park and the west City of Ogden sign on Hwy 30. There was talk of moving the footprints to the green space next to city hall. Margaret Liston had a follow up conversation about parking at the high school during large events. There was some discussion on speed/radar signs and costs/need for them. With the new front door, we will begin to have the public enter the east side doors for council meetings.

Public Comment – Dave Huntley noted Dave Williamson is working on a mock up monument for the Veterans Memorial. He also informed council that the flag pole at the city park needs fixed.

Motion by Anderson, second by Reimers to adjourn at 6:43 p.m. Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.

Mark Trueblood, Mayor

Attest: Emily Clausen, City Administrator

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