The Ogden City Council met in Regular Session on Tuesday, May 14th, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Mark Trueblood presided. Members present were Councilman Aaron Crane (Arrived at 6:10), Councilman David Ohlson, Councilman Brian Reimers, Councilwoman Lori Anderson and Councilwoman Margaret Liston. City staff present were City Administrator Emily Clausen, City Clerk Allison Frazier, Police Chief Ethan Bailey and City Attorney Lee Johnson. Absent: None. Additional attendees present were 7 guests.
Anderson made a motion, Ohlson seconded to approve the agenda.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Department reports were presented. Chief Bailey gave his monthly report. They are happy with the new police car. They had 83 total calls for the month of April. Chief Bailey purchased a microchip scanner for lost pets in town. Administrator Clausen updated council on discussions with the school to work on a 28E agreement for an SRO for the next year. Clausen checked with Madrid on their relationship with Safe Building and with Access on emails for mayor and council. Council agreed to allow the Fun Days committee to use the tables, garbage cans and bleachers for Fun Days.
Mayor Mark Trueblood asked if there were any questions or items to be removed from the Consent Agenda. City Administrator Emily Clausen asked to remove the treasurer’s report for April as it has not been finalized. Liston made a motion, Reimers seconded to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda: 1) Special meeting minutes of Tuesday, April 9th, 2024, regular meeting minutes of Tuesday, April 9th, 2024 and special meeting minutes of Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024. 2) Claims List from April 6th through May 10, 2024. 3) Approved alcohol licenses for Ogden Men’s Club and Dollar General. 4) Approved cigarette permits for Casey’s General Store and Fareway Stores Inc. #229. 6) Approved fence permits for a chain link fence at 308 SW 2nd St., a privacy fence at 120 SE 4th and 120 E. Division St., building permits for a 18×22 garage at 313 NE 2nd St., a single-family dwelling at 319 W. Cherry St., a 12×16 shed on foundation at 114 W. Division St. and a 17×11 addition at 226 SW 8th St. 7) Approved Resolution No. 202405-575 – A resolution in support of a Workforce Housing Tax Incentive Application and Resolution No. 202405-576 – A resolution to approve wage adjustments for city employees for FY 2024/2025.
Ayes: All Present. Motion Carried.
MAY CLAIMS LIST
BANK DRAFTS:
ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING…………………………………..        137.08

ACCESS SYSTEMS………………………………………………………..206.74

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

BLACK HILLS ENERGY……………………………………………… 259.60

BLACK HILLS ENERGY…………………………………………………. 789.97

BLACK HILLS ENERGY…………………………………………………. 170.86

DAIDA………………………………………………………………………246.75

DELTA DENTAL…………………………………………………………. 534.84

EFTPS…………………………………………………………………… 5,194.52

EFTPS……………………………………………………………………3,581.86

EFTPS…………………………………………………………………..4,468.21

EFTPS………………………………………………………………………458.84

GARBAGE GUYS ……………………………………………………..476.00

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

IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE…………………………………………….. 650.86

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

IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT……………………….118.11

IPERS……………………………………………………………………………5,651.29

OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES………………………………….. 9,225.67

OGDEN TELEPHONE COMPANY…………………………………….786.87

TREASURER STATE OF IOWA…………………………………….. 1,301.00

VERIZON WIRELESS…………………………………………………. 337.52

VISA – VISIONBANK OF IOWA…………………………………719.73

VISION BANK……………………………………………………………….. 350.00

WELLMARK………………………………………………………….10,406.34

TOTAL:……………………………………………………………….48,095.60

CHECKS:

050958  FRAZIER, ALLISON…………………………………….770.87

050959  BLG BUILDERS……………………………………………… 5,412.00

050960-050969 VOID……………………………………………………….. 0.00

050970  ACCESS SYSTEMS………………………………………….. 1,488.80

050971  ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY……………………………….. 610.36

050972  VOID CHECK………………………………………………………… 0.00

050973  AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS CO…………………………………540.00

050974  AXON ENTERPRISE, INC…………………………………1,040.63

050975  BEHLE INC…………………………………………………8,979.95

050976  BLANK PARK ZOO……………………………………………. 250.00

050977  BOEHM INSURANCE……………………………..119,731.95

050978  BOOK SYSTEMS, INC……………………………………… 1,510.00

050979  BOONE COUNTY  SHERIFF’S OFFICE…………… 5,000.00

050980  BOONE COUNTY TREASURER…………………………..143.00

050981  BORDER STATES ELECTRIC…………………………….1,329.95

050982  BOUND TREE MEDICAL LLC………………………………..37.17

050983  CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIBUTING, INC……………….827.00

050984  CENTRAL PUMP & MOTOR…………………………….. 1,681.65

050985  CONDON’S SERVICE, LTD. & TOWING………………..44.00

050986  DANKO EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT…………………3,400.00

050987  DEMCO…………………………………………………………………70.51

050988  DES MOINES CHILDRENS MUSEUM………………..200.00

050989  DO ART PRODUCTIONS……………………………..250.00

050990  DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION……………………135.25

050991  DR. FUEL GOOD……………………………………….1,425.00

050992  FAREWAY STORES, INC. OGDEN……………………….529.27

050993  FOX STRAND, INC………………………………………. 368.75

050994  GOOD LAWN CARE SERVICES…………………….98.00

050995  HEARTLAND CO-OP………………………………………. 591.52

050996  INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES INC………………….. 1,365.47

050997  IOWA ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPAL………………..444.00

050998  IOWA FIRE CHIEFS’ ASSOCIATION………………….. 25.00

050999  IOWA ONE CALL…………………………………………38.90

051000  IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY…………………………..277.51

051001  LEXIPOL LLC………………………………………………. 109.18

051002  LOOKOUT BOOKS………………………………………. 114.79

051003  LORI REUTTER………………………………………………… 57.64

051004  MADE TO GAZE……………………………………….2,962.50

051005  MDS RECORDS MANAGEMENT ……………………..47.73

051006  MICHAEL S. FRAZIER………………………………… 2,700.00

051007  MICROBAC LABORATORIES, INC…………………….1,810.00

051008  VOID CHECK ………………………………………………………. 0.00

051009  MIDAMERICA BOOKS ……………………………….109.80

051010  MODERN MARKETING……………………………….. 269.95

051011  NEESE, INC…………………………………………………… 11,896.92

051012  OGDEN FARM & FEED ………………………………590.99

051013  VOID CHECK………………………………………………. 0.00

051014  VOID CHECK……………………………………………….. 0.00

051015  OGDEN REPORTER…………………………………..582.35

051016  VOID CHECK  ………………………………………………….. 0.00

051017  OVERDRIVE INC………………………………………….65.00

051018  PIONEER WOMAN……………………………………..24.00

051019  PORTABLE PRO ……………………………………………..220.00

051020  QUICK OIL CO. ………………………………………… 2,548.96

051021  QUILL CORPORTATION ………………………. 217.06

051022  QUILTMAKER………………………………………………29.95

051023  REIMAN GARDENS…………………………………..300.00

051024  RODGERS PLUMBING & HEATING INC………….70.00

051025  SPRING GREEN LAWN CARE………………………..895.00

051026  SQUEEGEE CLEAN LLC ………………………………20.00

051027  VAN WALL EQUIPMENT…………………………….. 948.75

051028  WILL STUCK……………………………………………..300.00

TOTAL:………………………………………………………………185,507.08

Mayor Trueblood read a proclamation for Drug Free Class of 2024 from Boone County Project SAFE.
Rhonda Ramirez asked the council if the road in front of Water’s Edge could be closed once a month this summer for live music, ice cream, and a soap foam dance. The road would be closed from 6-8:30 and would not impede on Fareway. Liston asked if it would be environmentally safe for the foam to be on the streets and in the sewer. Ramirez was sure it would be fine but said she would provide assurance before they had the dance. All were in favor.
Caley Grubbs would like to close part of the street on East Cherry in front of their garage for June 1st for a going away/street dance. It was asked to be shut down by 11pm.
Mayor Trueblood closed the regular meeting at 6:15 p.m. to open the public hearing on the 2023/2024 budget amendment. Administrator Emily Clausen noted the reasons for the amendment. No public comment.
Mayor Trueblood closed the public hearing and entered back into regular session at 6:19 p.m.
Motion by Ohlson, seconded by Liston to approve Resolution No. 202405-577- A Resolution to approve the budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2023.2024.
Ayes: All Present. Motion Carried.
David Bollenbaugh presented the preliminary plat for Whitey’s Addition at 720 SW 4th St. Bollenbaugh asked to have the 60 days waived for the final plat and resolution to be approved at the next regular council meeting. Crane made a motion, seconded by Ohlson to approve the preliminary plat and allow for the final plat and resolution to be put on the June agenda waiving the 60 day notice.
Ayes: All Present. Motion Carried.
Mayor Trueblood commented on the impressive public service announcement made by Chief Bailey for keeping our lawns mowed.
Councilmember comments: Lori Anderson has been working on the landscaping in front of city hall and will be working on the park next. Brian Reimers asked if Legacy had finished the city website and where they were on that. Also asked about getting different emails for the council members. Reimers also asked about having city wide clean up days this year. He has had many people ask if and when they will be held.
Public comments: Tim Schlenker would like the council to consider dividing the alley on SE 2nd Street between him and the neighbor. With Howe school no longer being there and the city now owning the property that alley would be of no use to the city. Jason Weber noted that Black Hills Energy is now steered to donating to more community based programs such as the food bank and utility banks. He also shared his concern again about the speed of traffic coming into town on P70. Dave Huntley said the Veterans Monument is coming along.
Motion by Liston, second by Ohlson to adjourn at 6:50 p.m.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Mark Trueblood, Mayor
Attest: Allison Frazier, City Clerk

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