The Ogden City Council met in Regular Session on Tuesday, August 12th, 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 were City Administrator Emily Clausen, City Clerk Allison Frazier, Chief Ethan Bailey, Librarian Lori Reutter, Sewer Superintendent Chad Thede, Fire Chief Rick Sturtz and City Attorney Lee Johnson. Additional attendees present were 9 guests.

Anderson made a motion, Liston seconded to approve the agenda.

Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.

Department reports were presented. Chief Bailey had a total of 158 calls for service in the month of July. He is not surprised to see the number jump this month with the traffic the city is experiencing due to the detour. There has been 1 accident at 1st and Walnut but not life threatening. He wants to remind the citizens of Ogden to drive defensively. He will still be off patrol for the month of August, due to hernia repair surgery, but will be in the office for limited hours. The department purchased a new firearm for Chief Bailey. Librarian Lori Reutter said the summer reading program has been a success. She had purchased 335 grand prize tickets and that is up 25%. Starting in September there will be lunch and learn, Lego Club and book clubs. She would like to get some Legos donated if possible. With the passing of Mary Ellen Carlson, the library will be looking for a new member for their board. Sewer Plant manager Chad Thede said the DNR will be conducting an inspection this week. The collection system is running great and not maxed out considering the amount of rain we have had, and we are fortunate not to have to bypass.

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, July 8th, 2025. 2) Claims list from July 5th through August 8th, 2025. 3) Approved building permits for new home construction at 303, 309, 315 and 321 SE 2nd Street, sewer replacement at 620 SW 4th Street, and a fence permit at 620 SW 4th Street. 4) Approved garbage collector permits for Garbage Guys and Walter’s Sanitation. 5) Approved the second reading and waived the third and final reading of Ordinance No. 281 amending the code of ordinances by amending provisions pertaining to fireworks. 6) Approved Resolution No. 202508-591 approving Task Order 7039.011.25-01 between the City of Ogden and Strand Associates for Professional Services for Sludge Handling Evaluation. 7) Approved Debt Obligations Report. 8) Approved volunteer fire recommendation of Jake Sturtz. 9) Approved annual Boone Area Humane Society contract. 10) Approved 10Fold Architecture contract for Howe grounds.

Ayes: All present, motion carried.

AUGUST 2025 CLAIMS LIST

BANK DRAFTS: 

ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING........................................................................................................................................ 167.39

AFLAC ................................................................................................................................................................................... 767.50

BLACK HILLS ENERGY................................................................................................................................................... 298.69

BLACK HILLS ENERGY..................................................................................................................................................... 89.71

DAIDA.................................................................................................................................................................................... 259.09

DELTA DENTAL................................................................................................................................................................. 632.24

EFTPS.................................................................................................................................................................................. 5,031.63

EFTPS.................................................................................................................................................................................. 4,648.29

GARBAGE GUYS ............................................................................................................................................................... 497.00

HSA...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1,858.31

IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE............................................................................................................................................. 875.94

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

IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT....................................................................................................................... 117.16

IPERS................................................................................................................................................................................... 6,621.47

OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES............................................................................................................................. 10,118.99

OGDEN TELEPHONE COMPANY................................................................................................................................. 698.31

TREASURER STATE OF IOWA.................................................................................................................................. 1,291.47

VERIZON WIRELESS........................................................................................................................................................ 335.80

VISA - VISIONBANK OF IOWA................................................................................................................................. 1,545.85

VISION BANK........................................................................................................................................................................ 20.00

WELLMARK................................................................................................................................................................... 14,361.37

TOTAL:............................................................................................................................................................................. 50,269.99

CHECKS:

051705  ACCESS SYSTEMS............................................................................................................................................. 211.16

051706  ACCESS SYSTEMS.......................................................................................................................................... 1,220.36

051707  ALLENDER BUTZKE ENGINEERS............................................................................................................ 4,990.00

051708  ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY.............................................................................................................................. 507.26

051709  AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS................................................................................................................................... 470.00

051710  BOEHM INSURANCE..................................................................................................................................... 2,094.00

051711  BOMGAARS.......................................................................................................................................................... 434.92

051712  BOONE COUNTY  SHERIFF'S OFFICE..................................................................................................... 5,000.00

051713  BOONE COUNTY LANDFILL................................................................................................................... 10,035.00

051714  BOONE NEWS REPUBLICAN........................................................................................................................... 54.05

051715  BUXTON CONCRETE.................................................................................................................................. 26,950.00

051716  CINTAS................................................................................................................................................................... 194.48

051717  CITY OF FOREST CITY LIBRARY.................................................................................................................. 30.00

051718  COLUMN................................................................................................................................................................ 101.13

051719  D&J’S TREE SERVICE................................................................................................................................. 21,950.00

051720  DIAMOND VOGEL.......................................................................................................................................... 1,027.00

051721  DJ SERVICES........................................................................................................................................................ 425.00

051722  DOLLAR GENERAL............................................................................................................................................. 85.17

051723  EBY....................................................................................................................................................................... 6,975.00

051724  FAREWAY............................................................................................................................................................. 572.88

051725  FOX STRAND.................................................................................................................................................... 2,160.00

051726  FRANK DUNN CO.............................................................................................................................................. 580.00

051727  GRIMES ASPHALT..................................................................................................................................... 267,099.28

051728  HOUSE BEAUTIFUL............................................................................................................................................. 32.07

051729  INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES................................................................................................................... 1,199.66

051730  IA ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPAL UTILITIES......................................................................................... 457.00

051731  IOWA DEPT OF NATURAL RESOURCES............................................................................................... 1,275.00

051732  IOWA ONE CALL.................................................................................................................................................. 28.80

051733  IOWA PIPE AND GRADING......................................................................................................................... 4,128.10

051734  LORI REUTTER...................................................................................................................................................... 81.07

051735  MANSON PUBLIC LIBRARY............................................................................................................................ 84.00

051736  MARTIN MARIETTA...................................................................................................................................... 1,792.64

051737  MDS RECORDS MGMT....................................................................................................................................... 47.73

051738  MICHAEL FRAZIER LAWN......................................................................................................................... 4,060.00

051739  MICROBAC LABORATORIES, INC.......................................................................................................... 2,813.00

051740  VOID............................................................................................................................................................................ 0.00

051741  VOID............................................................................................................................................................................ 0.00

051742  MID AMERICA PUBLISHING........................................................................................................................... 39.75

051743  MID-AMERICAN RESEARCH CHEMICALS........................................................................................... 1,884.51

051744  MOSS BROS. INC................................................................................................................................................ 495.33

051745  NEESE.................................................................................................................................................................. 6,132.00

051746  OGDEN FARM & FEED ................................................................................................................................ 2,361.56

051747  VOID............................................................................................................................................................................ 0.00

051748  VOID............................................................................................................................................................................ 0.00

051749  VOID............................................................................................................................................................................ 0.00

051750  VOID............................................................................................................................................................................ 0.00

051751  OGDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES................................................................................................................... 749.84

051752  OVERDRIVE INC................................................................................................................................................ 819.68

051753  PORTABLE PRO ................................................................................................................................................... 90.00

051754  QUICK OIL CO. ............................................................................................................................................... 2,264.70

051755  QUILTMAKER........................................................................................................................................................ 39.95

051756  R&W POWER........................................................................................................................................................ 103.49

051757  RICK STURTZ................................................................................................................................................... 1,070.17

051758  RODGERS PLUMBING...................................................................................................................................... 170.28

051759  SAFE BUILDING................................................................................................................................................. 500.00

051760  SAMANTHA NAMOVICZ................................................................................................................................. 200.00

051761  SCHULING HITCH CO...................................................................................................................................... 246.00

051762  SUMMIT FIRE ..................................................................................................................................................... 576.00

TOTAL:........................................................................................................................................................................... 386,909.02

Sewer Superintendent Chad Thede talked about the continual drainage issues at Remedies Salon on E. Walnut Street. He received several estimates on costs to add a 6” storm sewer with 3 intakes. Jennifer Wheeler had sent a letter and photos to the mayor and council about her concerns. Motion by Liston, second by Ohlson to approve Iowa Pipe and Grading bid of $35,065 to make the necessary upgrades.

Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.

Brian Reimers talked about the new Boone Area Veterans Center that will be built at 807 6th Street in Boone. Motion by Anderson, second by Crane to donate $15,000 over a 3-year period.

Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.

Mayor Comments: Mayor Trueblood said he talked to the crew doing the road construction on hwy. 30 and they are now delayed due to damage to the newly poured concrete and of course the large amounts of rain.

Councilmember Comments: Aaron Crane asked Chad to look into the corner of NW 7th and Elm Street. He is concerned about the corner sinking. Brian Reimers asked Chief Bailey to look into the fuel tank laying near the street on Division. Lori Anderson said the Ogden sign was sent without the back side and is trying to get it as soon as possible so it can be put into place.

Public Comments: Pam Mitchell is very concerned with the work being done at NE 4th Street Place. She understands weather is an issue.

Motion by Liston, seconded by Ohlson to adjourn at 6:44 pm.

Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.

Mark Trueblood, Mayor

Attest:  Allison Frazier, City Clerk

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