Minutes for January 28, 2025

The Ogden City Council met in Special Session on Tuesday, January 28th, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. Mayor Mark Trueblood presided. Members present were Councilman Aaron Crane, Councilman David Ohlson, Councilman Brian Reimers, Councilwoman Lori Anderson and Councilwoman Margaret Liston. Absent: None. City staff present were City Administrator Emily Clausen and City Clerk Allison Frazier.
Motion by Reimers, Anderson seconded to approve the agenda as presented.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
City Administrator Emily Clausen reviewed property tax information, payroll and insurance information, projected sources and uses of funds, transfers, fund balances and debt service. Mayor and Council reviewed proposed drafted budget that encompassed department requests. Budget items were discussed by council.
The Fiscal Year 2026 budget will be presented again for review and a public hearing date and time will be set for final approval of the budget at the April 22nd, 2025 special City Council meeting.
The Public Hearing for the proposed maximum property tax dollars to certify for levys will be held Tuesday, April 8th, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. with regular council meeting to be held at 6 p.m.
Council had discussion about community center rentals, cemetery surveying, and park developments.
Motion by Anderson, second by Ohlson to adjourn at 5:34 p.m.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Mark Trueblood, Mayor
Attest: Allison Frazier, City Clerk

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