Minutes for August 13, 2024
The Ogden City Council met in Regular Session on Tuesday, August 13th, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Mark Trueblood presided. Members present were Councilman Aaron Crane, Councilman David Ohlson, Councilman Brian Reimers, and Councilwoman Lori Anderson. Absent: Councilwoman Margaret Liston. City staff present were City Administrator Emily Clausen, City Clerk Allison Frazier, Police Chief Ethan Bailey, Sewer Superintendent Chad Thede and City Attorney Lee Johnson. Additional attendees present were 4 guests.
Reimers made a motion, Ohlson seconded to approve the agenda.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Department reports were presented. Chief Bailey gave his monthly report. There were 97 calls for service in July 2024. This past July 4th was quiet with only 4 complaints about fireworks. Chief Bailey purchased a chip reader for lost animals in town. Councilwoman Anderson had cat at her home and the chip reader was helpful in finding the owner. The radar detected speed limit signs have been installed at 500 block of S. 1st and 900 block of N.1st. It seems they have already made a difference. With school starting soon, Chief Bailey will be meeting with OHS for a safe Homecoming this year. Water’s Edge will be having a dance party on Sept. 6th. The road would be closed from 6-8:30 p.m.
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, July 9th, 2024, and joint meeting minutes of Monday, July 22nd, 2024. 2) Claims List from July 6th through August 9th, 2024. 3) Approved building permits for a fence at 310 NE 4th St. and a garage at 220 W. Cherry St. 4) Approved Garbage Collectors license for the Garbage Guys. 5) Approved the first reading of the following ordinances: No. 274-Fiscal Mgt., No 275- Fire Officials, No. 276-Electronic Meetings, No.277- Pedestrians’ ROW, No. 278-Bonds, No. 279-Sidewalk Liability, No. 280-Publication. 6) Approved Debt Obligations Report. 7) Fox-Strand Order No. 7039.009.24-02 to approve NPDES permit renewal and Fox-Strand Task Order No. 7039.008.24-03 To Owner.
Ayes: All Present. Motion Carried.
AUGUST CLAIMS LIST
BANK DRAFTS:
ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING……………………………..129.80
ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING………………………………….. 253.22
ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING……………………………………..206.74
AFLAC ……………………………………………………………………….518.44
BLACK HILLS ENERGY…………………………………………..291.57
DAIDA……………………………………………………. 259.09
DELTA DENTAL…………………………………………………….525.50
EFTPS…………………………………………………………………. 4,132.17
EFTPS………………………………………………………………4,529.46
GARBAGE GUYS………………………………………………….476.00
HSA………………………………………………………………. 1,649.98
IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE……………………………………….687.38
IOWA RURAL WATER…………………………….. 33.78
IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT……………………………. 104.52
IPERS…………………………………………………………….. 5,551.16
OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES……………………………. 12,079.57
OGDEN TELEPHONE COMPANY……………………………….777.62
TREASURER STATE OF IOWA………………………….. 1,344.00
VERIZON WIRELESS………………………………………….337.43
VISA – VISIONBANK OF IOWA…………………………………..167.98
VISION BANK…………………………………………….. 20.00
WELLMARK……………………………………..9,489.68
TOTAL:………………………………………….. 43,565.09
CHECKS:
051136 ALL IOWA HOMES……………………………..44,928.80
051137 ACCESS SYSTEMS…………………………………….. 1,488.80
051138 ACCUJET LLC…………………………………………. 709.38
051139 ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY…………………………..264.86
051140 ASSOCIATION FOR RURAL & SMALL LIBRARIES…. 30.00
051141 AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS…………………….. 470.00
051142 BARCO MUNICIPAL PRODUCTS……………………2,625.90
051143 BEHLE INC………………………………..877.95
051144 BOONE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE…………5,000.00
051145 BOONE COUNTY LANDFILL…………………..91.20
051146 CINTAS………………………………………95.76
051147 CITY DES MOINES………………………………..14,317.80
051148 CLARKE MOSQUITO………………….. 363.80
051149 COLUMN……………………………….155.62
051150 COUNTRY HOME……………………15.00
051151 D&J’S TREE SERVICE…………………………. 36,000.00
051152 DEMCO………………………………………122.98
051153 DIAMOND VOGEL…………………………….1,145.00
051154 DOLLAR GENERAL…………………………………………52.85
051155 FOX STRAND…………………………………………..201.00
051156 GANNET HOLDINGS BOONE NEWS……..54.00
051157 HOUSE BEAUTIFUL…………………………………21.37
051158 INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES……………………1,154.96
051159 IA ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPAL UTILITIES…….. 444.00
051160 IOWA ONE CALL……………………………………….7.20
051161 MARTIN MARIETTA……………………………………3,554.94
051162 MICHAEL FRAZIER LAWN…………………………..2,700.00
051163 MICROBAC LABORATORIES …………….. 2,525.50
051164 VOID……………………………………………. 0.00
051165 MID IOWA PLANNING ALLIANCE……………………..302.00
051166 MILLER INDUSTRIES LLC…………………….68,875.73
051167 NAVIANT………………………………………………..975.71
051168 NEESE……………………………………….. 3,481.45
051169 OGDEN COMMUNITY SCHOOL……………………150.00
051170 OGDEN FARM & FEED ………………………………701.75
051171 VOID…………………………………………..0.00
051172 OVERDRIVE INC……………………………………… 781.68
051173 PORTABLE PRO ……………………………………… 85.00
051174 QUICK OIL CO. …………………………………………1,524.17
051175 RODGERS PLUMBING……………………………..518.05
051176 SPRING GREEN……………………..895.00
051177 SUMMIT FIRE …………………………..453.00
051178 TONY JONES……………………………67.49
051179 VOID………………………………………….0.00
051180 WAHL-MCATEE TIRE…………………….328.50
051181 WISECUP TRUCKING…………1,500.00
051182 WOMAN’S DAY…………………………10.00
TOTAL:…………………………………………………200,068.20
Reimers made a motion, Ohlson seconded to approve the purchase of Parcel C on East Division from Stephen and Robert Keiffer.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Anderson made a motion, Ohlson seconded to approve the estimate to replace the Ogden sign on Highway 30 from Eagle Sign Co.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
The council approved moving forward with vacating the alley at E. Maple.
Mayor Trueblood thanked all involved, OMU employees, Dan, Chad and Ethan, with installing the new radar signs.
Councilmember comments: Reimers stated that the building demolition on Walnut Street is getting close to completion. He and councilman Ohlson wanted to address the nuisance properties in town and asked to have letters sent to property owners. Reimers wanted to make sure that all the warning sirens in town were working properly. The one near the old Howe school property is waiting for parts and will be fixed as soon as they come in. Anderson has submitted a grant request for the Questers that includes the sign at Lincoln Prairie Park, guard rails, painting the gazebo, plants and two adult swings.
Public comments: Jason Weber shared his concern again about the speed of traffic coming into town on P70 and having 4-way stops signs out all year round instead of just when school is in session. Chief Bailey doesn’t feel it justifiable. He noted his concerns about the wood piled in the alley near the new Habitat house. Black Hills will need to be using the alley for utility services.
Motion by Anderson, second by Reimers to adjourn at 7:15 p.m.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Mark Trueblood, Mayor
Attest: Allison Frazier, City Clerk
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