The Ogden City Council met in Regular Session on Tuesday, July 9th, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Mark Trueblood presided. Members present were Councilman Aaron Crane, Councilman David Ohlson, Councilwoman Lori Anderson and Councilman Brian Reimers called into the meeting. City staff present were City Administrator Emily Clausen, City Clerk Allison Frazier, City Attorney Lee Johnson, and Police Chief Bailey. Absent: Councilwoman Margaret Liston. Additional attendees present were 5 guests.

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

Department reports were presented. Chief Bailey provided his monthly report. There were 85 total calls for service in June. He stated that Ogden Fun Days was a success with no law enforcement intervention.  As usual, Fun Days provided a unique opportunity for the local law enforcement to interact with the citizens in a positive manner. Chief Bailey will also be participating in a three-day online training for National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS), which is an incident-based reporting system used by law enforcement agencies for collecting and reporting data on crimes and is used at the local, state, and federal levels.

Mayor Mark Trueblood asked if there were any questions or items to be removed from the Consent Agenda. Anderson made a motion, Ohlson seconded to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda: 1) Regular meeting minutes of Tuesday, June 11th, 2024, and special meeting minutes of July 1st, 2024. 2) Claims List from June 8th through July 5th, 2024. 3) Treasurers Report for June 2024. 4) Approved fence permit for a chain link fence at 502 S. 1st St., new house construction at 534 and 530 SW 5th St., a garage at 301 E. Walnut St. and a privacy fence at 208 SE 2nd St. 5) Approved annual Boone Area Humane Society contract.
Ayes: All Present. Motion Carried.

JULY CLAIMS LIST

BANK DRAFTS:

ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING……………………. 156.61

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

AFLAC ……………………………………………………. 518.44

AFLAC…………………………………………………….. 518.44

BLACK HILLS ENERGY……………………………. 447.32

DAIDA……………………………………………………. 259.09

DEARBORN LIFE INS. ………………………………669.76

DELTA DENTAL…………………………………….. 525.50

EFTPS………………………………………………….. 4,123.59

EFTPS…………………………………………………… 3,610.59

EFTPS…………………………………………………… 5,283.93

GARBAGE GUYS …………………………………….. 476.00

HSA……………………………………………………….1,649.98

IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE………    …………… 623.98

IOWA RURAL WATER……………………………….. 33.78

IPERS……………………………………………………. 5,113.43

IPERS……………………………………………………….. 5,160.42

IPERS……………………………………………………… 2,702.25

OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES………………. 4,011.00

OGDEN TELEPHONE COMPANY…………………. 777.70

TREASURER STATE OF IOWA……………………….. 1,068.00

TREASURER STATE OF IOWA……………………….. 1,060.00

TREASURER STATE OF IOWA………………………….. 744.00

VERIZON WIRELESS……………………………………. 337.77

VISA – VISIONBANK OF IOWA………………………….. 562.25

VISION BANK………………………………………………. 20.00

WELLMARK……………………………………………….. 9,489.68

TOTAL:………………………………………………………… 50,150.25

CHECKS:

051074  WYATT CARLSON………………………………….. 83.11

051075  ACCESS SYSTEMS…………………………….. 1,488.80

051076  ADAM ERICKSON……………………………… 1,000.00

051077  AMERICAN PATCHWORK & QUILTING…. 39.97

051078  ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY……………………. 143.39

051079  BARCO MUNICIPAL PRODUCTS……………. 534.15

051080  BENJAMIN FISHER……………………………… 50.00

051081  VOID………………………………………………………… 0.00

051082  BOEHM INSURANCE……………………………. 306.00

051083  BOONE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE…. 5,000.00

051084  BOONE COUNTY LANDFILL…………….. 10,146.34

051085  BOONE COUNTY SEARCH & RESCUE…. 120.00

051086  BOONE COUNTY SHERIFF’S RESERVES.. 480.00

051087  CHASE SIGNS & GRAPHICS……………………. 677.54

051088  CHRISTIAN THEDE………………………………. 150.00

051089  CLARKE MOSQUITO…………………………… 5,210.70

051090  DES MOINES REGISTER……………………….. 298.31

051091  ELAN CITY…………………………………………. 6,850.00

051092  EMMA MICHALSKI……………………………….. 450.00

051093  EMPOWERMENT SOLUTIONS……………….. 225.00

051094  FAREWAY STORES…………………………………. 344.51

051095  FELD FIRE………………………………………….. 1,743.30

051096  FIREMATIC SUPPLY CO………………………. 2,623.00

051097  FRANK DUNN………………………………………….540.00

051098  GALLS LLC…………………………………………….. 182.99

051099  GRACE ROUSH…………………………………….. 860.00

051100  INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES……………….. 1,284.58

051101  IA DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION………………… 70.24

051102  IOWA DOT……………………………………………… 99.76

051103  IOWA HISTORY JOURNAL…………………….. 19.95

051104  JOHNSON LAW OFFICE…………………….. 2,541.00

051105  KEAGAN RISTVEDT……………………………. 200.00

051106  KORY JUHL…………………………………………. 600.00

051107  LEXIPOL LLC………………………………………1,942.82

051108  LONDON FOGGERS…………………………….. 222.07

051109  MADISON ELLIS………………………………… 1,255.00

051110  MCGRAW SENIOR CENTER…………………… 600.00

051111  MDS RECORDS MANAGEMENT……………….. 47.73

051112  MENARDS……………………………………………. 708.89

051113  MICHAEL S. FRAZIER……………………….. 2,700.00

051114  MICROBAC LABORATORIES, INC……….. 1,628.25

051115  MID AMERICA PUBLISHING……………… 144.40

051116  OGDEN FARM & FEED ………………………. 915.51

051117  VOID……………………………………………………. 0.00

051118  VOID……………………………………………………… 0.00

051119  OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES…………….. 748.13

051120  OVERDRIVE INC…………………………………..19.48

051121  PORTABLE PRO……………………………………85.00

051122  PREFERRED PEST MANAGEMENT…….. 60.00

051123  QUICK OIL………………………………………..2,663.57

051124  R&W POWER…. ……………………………………55.98

051125  RICHARD WICKS……………………………… 300.00

051126  ROTORK CONTROLS……………………… 2,497.00

051127  SETH JANSSEN…………………………………. 600.00

051128  SQUEEGEE CLEAN………………………….. 20.00

051129  THE LUCKY PIG…………………………………160.00

051130  THE PAVEMENT DOCTOR……………… 6,185.40

051131  TINA PALMER……………………………………. 50.00

051132  TREYTON MITCHELL………………………. 100.00

051133  VAN WALL EQUPIMENT……………….. 19,708.48

051134  WAHL-MCATEE TIRE……………………….. 400.00

051135  OVERDRIVE………………………………………… 81.75

TOTAL:……………………………………………………….88,262.10

Abbie Gregory asked the council for guidance on resolving an ongoing neighborhood dispute involving the barking of dogs. Abbie stated she and numerous neighbors are doing their best to keep their dogs quiet during late nights or early mornings. The council stated they really couldn’t change any city codes but were sympathetic to the situation. Chief Bailey has been in contact with all parties and will continue to do so.

Mayor Trueblood thanked everyone who helped with clean up days. He appreciated Street Superintendent Dan Buzzell’s assistance every day with the end loader. Clean up days were a success. He would like to consider changing it to only 3 days next time due to manpower shortage.

Councilmember comments: Lori Anderson noted the new Community Garden stand is now open and starting to see some varieties of vegetables. Thank you to the Andersons for the new stand. Emily Clausen let the council know the park committee will be meeting with an engineer on July 11th for the recreation area at the old Howe property. Clausen told the council that the new radar signs are in and will be put up soon. Clausen also reminded the council there will be a meeting with the Ogden School Board and City Council July 22nd at 6:30 pm. Crane asked Chief Bailey if fireworks were a major issue this year. Bailey stated that there were only a few complaints, no tickets were issued, and that this year was much better than the years prior. Reimers stated the demo of the three walnut street buildings will start Monday July 15th. He also noted that there will be some lots available in the new commercial area west of town. He also thanked the Fun Days committee for a successful Ogden Fun Days. Clausen told the council she had an individual ask about requiring sidewalks in new housing areas. Maybe something to consider moving forward. Clausen also asked the council about vacating an alley on E. Maple St. At this time the council does not wish to vacate alleys.

Public comments: Tim Schlenker asked about road repair forgiveness for SW 5th street. The council advised him that they need to speak with Street Superintendent Dan Buzzell and get estimates from Manatts on cost of repair. There were no other public comments.

Motion by Crane, second by Ohlsen to adjourn at 6:45 p.m.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.

Mark Trueblood, Mayor
Attest: Allison Frazier, City Clerk

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