Minutes for June 10, 2025
The Ogden City Council met in Regular Session on Tuesday, June 10th, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Mark Trueblood presided. Members present were Councilman Aaron Crane, Councilman Dave Ohlson, Councilman Brian Reimers, Councilwoman Lori Anderson and Councilwoman Margaret Liston. City staff present were City Administrator Emily Clausen, City Clerk Allison Frazier, Assistant Chief Tony Jones and City Attorney Lee Johnson. Additional attendees present were 8 guests.
Liston made a motion, Anderson seconded to approve the agenda.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Department reports were presented. Chief Bailey had 125 calls for service and served the schools 55 hours and 25 minutes in the month of May. May was a busy month with school ending, graduation, and some training. Chief Bailey is now re-certified as an ALICE instructor and will be able to utilize not only within the school district but for local businesses as well. This training was reimbursed by the school district. Compliance with nuisance abatement notices have been positive for the most part with a few needing extra reminders.
Mayor Mark Trueblood asked if there were any questions or items to be removed from the Consent Agenda. Reimers made a motion, Ohlson seconded to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda: 1) Regular meeting minutes of Tuesday, May 13th, 2025 and special meeting minutes of Tuesday, May 20th, 2025. 2) Claims list from May 10th through June 6th, 2025. 3) Approved fence permits for 402 NW 3rd St. privacy fence, 526 SW 4th St. chain link fence, 314 N.1st St. privacy fence, 320 N.1st St. privacy fence and building permits for 503 S 1st St. 12×16 shed, 614 SW 4th St. single family residence, 519 S. 1st St. 16×20 shed, 431 S. 1st St. 12×32 shed.
Ayes: All present, motion carried.
JUNE 2025 CLAIMS LIST
BANK DRAFTS:
ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING……………………………….129.80
AFLAC …………………………………………574.24
BLACK HILLS ENERGY………………………. 486.35
BLACK HILLS ENERGY…………………………105.88
BLACK HILLS ENERGY……………………. 250.00
BLACK HILLS ENERGY……………………..131.23
DAIDA…………………………………………. 259.09
DELTA DENTAL……………………… 628.10
EFTPS………………………………………………. 4,210.20
EFTPS…………………………………………………… 4,702.43
GARBAGE GUYS ………………………………………………….497.00
HSA…………………………………….1,858.31
IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY……………………………….379,193.00
IOWA RURAL WATER………………………………………. 33.78
IPERS………………………………………… 6,085.62
OGDEN TELEPHONE COMPANY…………………………….785.91
TREASURER STATE OF IOWA………………………………1,058.54
VERIZON WIRELESS………………………………….938.82
VISION BANK……………………………………20.00
VISION BANK VISA……………………………………….1,790.85
VISION BANK VISA……………………………………1,419.79
WELLMARK………………………..14,361.37
TOTAL:……………………………..419,520.31
CHECKS:
051601 AVERY ARMSTRONG……………..40.00
051602 TAYLYNN WELDON………………………..240.00
051603 ABSOLUTE SCIENCE…………………..375.00
051604 ACCESS SYSTEMS…………………………….237.16
051605 ACCESS SYSTEMS………………………….1,220.36
051606 BOONE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE……… 5,000.00
051607 CENTRAL PUMP & MOTOR…………………..1,252.40
051608 CINTAS………………………………149.46
051609 CITY OF DES MOINES…………………………..13,072.53
051610 COLUMN……………………….219.03
051611 D&J’S COMPLETE TREE SERVICE…………. 9,800.00
051612 FAREWAY STORES……………………………… 1,463.24
051613 GOOD LAWN CARE………………………………635.00
051614 HGTV MAGAZINE……………………19.97
051615 INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES…………… 1,705.51
051616 IOWA DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION…………412.60
051617 IOWA ONE CALL……………………. 36.50
051618 LEXIPOL…………………………… 170.31
051619 MARTIN MARIETTA………………………….3,809.86
051620 MICHAEL FRAZIER…………………….4,050.00
051621 MICROBAC LABORATORIES………………1,870.00
051622 VOID…………………….. 0.00
051623 MID AMERICAN PUBLISHING………………127.20
051624 MOFFITT’S FORD…………………………………. 58.60
051625 OGDEN FARM & FEED …………………… 759.89
051626 VOID…………………………..0.00
051627 VOID…………………….0.00
051628 OVERDRIVE INC…………………….. 47.50
051629 PORTABLE PRO……………………. 135.00
051630 PRO HYDRO-TESTING………………. 1,200.00
051631 RODGERS PLUMBING…………………901.3
051632 SPRING GREEN LAWN CARE………. 1,988.43
051633 TIM READ…………………. 375.00
051634 UNWIND DESIGNS…………….375.00
051635 US POSTAL SERVICE………………….120.00
051636 VAN WALL EQUIPMENT…………….242.75
TOTAL:………………….52,109.61
Mayor Comments: Mayor Trueblood suggested we get a couple of dumpsters the next time we have a large storm where tree limbs are an issue. The dumpsters would only be available for smaller limps not large tree disposal. He would also like to find some volunteers to help with weeding the community center flower beds. Maybe 4-H clubs could be of service. Trueblood will also not be seeking reelection in November. He has served 7 terms as mayor and 2 on city council.
Councilmember Comments: Dave Olson noticed the weeds in the lots on Walnut Street are an eyesore and would like to see them taken care of. He also would like Administrator Clausen to look into a firefighter fund to attract more volunteers in the future. Brian Reimers is happy to know that the Ogden website will soon be up and running. He invited the council to help with fundraising for the Veteran Center being built in Boone. It is about a 5 million dollar project. Brenda Dryer spoke about the soil study for the Johnson property. They will do a number of borings on the property. Soyland Homes are still sitting empty with no progress. Lori Anderson is happy with the progress from the Recreation Board. Immanual Lutheran Church donated $5000 to the Community Garden. Margaret Liston asked if the screens at the city park shelter had been fixed before Fun Days. Emily Clausen informed the council that there will be fresh mulch put in at the City Park before Fun Days. She also informed the Council of an abandoned 16-inch line that goes under Highway 30 to the south that could be used in the future, the council would like Clausen to look into it for the future. Osmundson’s out of Perry would like to rent the entire City Park for a company picnic. This has never been done for a private event. Clausen will get more information from them before any decisions are made. A property owner has planted Hibiscus bushes or trees in the city right away. The owner would like permission to keep them where they are. The council wants the code enforced and therefore they need removed. Clausen will contact the property owner.
Public Comments: Jason Weber informed the council that homeowners are hooking up generators that are very dangerous and would like homeowners to have to obtain a permit to do so. This is something the city will have to look into. Pamela Holt would like the city to reconsider their stance on the chicken policy. Tim Schlenker had some questions about the size of the street on SE 2nd. He was advised to contact Dan Buzzell.
Motion by Liston, seconded by Crane to adjourn at 6:56 pm.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Mark Trueblood, Mayor
Attest: Allison Frazier, City Clerk
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