STATEMENT OF COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
September 10, 2019
The Ogden City Council met in Regular Session on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Denny Good presided. Members present were Councilman Sean Thompson, Councilman Brian Reimers, Councilwoman Lori Anderson and Councilwoman Margaret Liston. City staff present were City Clerk Melanie Olesen, Police Chief Mick Bailey, Sewer Superintendent Chad Thede, Street Superintendent Dan Buzzell, Library Director Lori Reutter, Recreation Coordinator Jessica Christensen and City Attorney Lee Johnson. Additional attendees present were Adam Good, LaVerne Lingren and 5 guests. Councilman Dave Ohlson was absent.
Anderson made a motion, Liston seconded, to approve the Regular Meeting minutes of Tuesday, August 13, 2019.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Reimers made a motion, Anderson seconded, to approve the August 2019 Treasurer’s report.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
BEGINNING BALANCE: 2,119,891.79
| FUND | RECEIVED | EXPENDED | TRANSFER IN | TRANSFER OUT | INVEST- MENTS |
| 001-GENERAL FUND | 11,781.06 | 80,522.44 | — | — | 50,000.00 |
| 110-ROAD USE TAX | 29,536.36 | 170,046.61 | 100,000.00 | — | — |
| 112-TRUST & AGENCY | 73.32 | — | — | — | — |
| 121-L.O.S.T. | 15,369.84 | 1,131.76 | — | 100,000.00 | 125,000.00 |
| 160-RURAL FIRE | — | — | — | — | — |
| 177-ASSET FORFEITURE | — | — | — | — | — |
| 200-DEBT SERVICE | 42.50 | 41,033.45 | — | — | — |
| 301-PARK IMPROVEMENTS | — | — | — | — | — |
| 302-POLICE CAR | — | — | — | — | — |
| 303-TRUCK FUND | — | — | — | — | — |
| 305-KOUHNS FUND PROJECT | — | 39.99 | — | — | — |
| 306-FIRE EQUIPMENT | — | — | — | — | 3,256.25 |
| 307-SEWER PROJECTS | — | — | — | — | — |
| 309-WARNING SIREN FUND | — | — | — | — | — |
| 312-EMS EQUIPMENT FUND | — | — | — | — | — |
| 313-STREET EQUIPMENT FUND | — | — | — | — | — |
| 500-PERPETUAL CARE FUND | — | — | — | — | 71,039.79 |
| 610-SANITARY SEWER | 89,693.17 | 216,713.85 | 177,292.58 | 28,688.97 | — |
| 612-SEWER SINKING FUND | — | — | 28,688.97 | — | — |
| 740-STORM SEWER | 3,036.08 | 1,351.26 | — | — | — |
| GRAND TOTAL: | 149,532.33 | 510,839.36 | 305,981.55 | 128,688.97 | 249,296.04 |
ENDING BALANCE: 1,935,877.34
Liston made a motion, Thompson seconded, to approve the following claims:
PAID CLAIMS:
| ACCESS SYSTEMS | MONTHLY COPIER CHARGES-AUGUST ’19 | $ 181.70 |
| ACCESS SYSTEMS-LIBRARY | COPIER CHARGES/CONTRACT 8/1-8/31/19 | $ 141.41 |
| AFLAC | AFLAC CONTRIBUTION-SEPTEMBER ’19 | $ 335.22 |
| ALEX AIR APPARATUS | EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE | $ 35.00 |
| BLACK HILLS ENERGY | MONTHLY GAS SERVICE CHARGE | $ 424.69 |
| DELTA DENTAL | DENTAL INSURANCE COVERAGE 9/1-9/30/19 | $ 680.16 |
| EFTPS | 8.23.19 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXES | $ 3,295.91 |
| EFTPS | 9.6.19 FEDERAL PAYROLL TAXES | $ 3,181.24 |
| HSA BANK | HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT SEPTEMBER ‘19 | $ 1,499.98 |
| IA DEPT OF REVENUE | STATE PAYROLL TAXES-AUGUST ’19 | $ 1,184.00 |
| IMAGETEK | RADIX SUBSCRIPTION-SEPTEMBER ’19 | $ 130.00 |
| IOWA RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION | VISION INSURANCE-SEPTEMBER ’19 | $ 59.10 |
| IPERS | RETIREMENT-AUGUST ’19 | $ 4,818.43 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE | WORKERS COMP INS. INSTALLMENT #6 | $ 2,980.13 |
| VERIZON WIRELESS | CELL PHONE SERVICE 7/16-8/15/19 | $ 230.08 |
| VISION BANK | CASH MGMT FEE-AUGUST 2019 | $ 20.00 |
| WASHED WHITE | WINDOW CLEANING-LIBRARY | $ 6.00 |
| WELLMARK | HEALTH INSURANCE SEPTEMBER 2019 | $ 6,772.62 |
| TOTAL: | $ 25,975.67 |
UNPAID CLAIMS
| ACCESS SYSTEMS | MONTHLY TOTAL IT CARE-SEPT ’19 | $ 750.34 |
| AGSOURCE COOPERATIVE | WASTEWATER TESTING | $ 756.00 |
| ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY | SUPPLIES | $ 291.66 |
| BOONE AREA HUMANE SOCIETY | ANIMAL CONTROL-JULY ’19 | $ 121.00 |
| BOONE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE | 28E AGREEMENT FOR SERVICE-SEPT ’19 | $ 4,833.33 |
| CAPSAN | CLEANING SUPPLIES-LGCC | $ 203.50 |
| COUNTRY GARDENS | MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION-LIBRARY | $ 19.96 |
| DEMCO | SUPPLIES-LIBRARY | $ 150.05 |
| D&J’S COMPLETE TREE SERVICE INC | TREE REMOVAL | $ 600.00 |
| DOLLAR GENERAL | CLEANING SUPPLIES-LIBRARY | $ 5.00 |
| ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING | TRUCK/EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE-FD | $ 561.40 |
| EMERY GORDON | MOWING | $ 45.00 |
| EMILY CLAUSEN | MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT | $ 92.80 |
| EVEREST EMERGENCY VEHICLES, INC | AMBULANCE PARTS | $ 370.22 |
| EVERLASTINGS | FUNERAL PLANT | $ 40.00 |
| FELD FIRE | SCBA BOTTLE HYDROTEST-FD | $ 280.00 |
| FOX ENGINEERING | 242213B OGDEN WWTP IMPROVEMENTS | $ 9,166.20 |
| FOX ENGINEERING | 701818A OGDEN BEAVER CREEK PROJECT | $ 1,000.00 |
| GOOD LAWNCARE SERVICES | LAWNCARE-CITY HALL | $ 20.00 |
| GOOD LAWNCARE SERVICES | LAWNCARE-LINCOLN PRAIRIE PARK | $ 41.00 |
| HALLETT MATERIALS | ICE CONTROL SAND | $ 1,032.52 |
| HOUSTON & SEEMAN, P.C. | FY19 AUDIT FEE | $ 7,500.00 |
| HUTCHINS CONSTRUCTION | PROPERTY MAINTENANCE/MOWING | $ 300.00 |
| IOWA CODIFICATION | LEGISLATIVE CODE CHANGES | $ 511.00 |
| IOWA DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION | SUPPLIES | $ 107.02 |
| IOWA ONE CALL | LOCATING REQUESTS JULY 2019 | $ 33.30 |
| INGRAM | BOOKS-LIBRARY | $ 1,162.21 |
| LORI REUTTER | MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT | $ 104.40 |
| LORI VICKER | PROGRAM PRESENTER-LIBRARY | $ 200.00 |
| MADE TO GAZE | YOUTH REC VISORS | $ 33.62 |
| MID-AMERICAN PUBLISHING CORP | LEGAL PUBLICATIONS | $ 148.97 |
| MIDWEST TAPE | DVDS-LIBRARY | $ 102.95 |
| MIKE FRAIZER | MOWING-AUGUST ’19 | $ 2,525.00 |
| OGDEN FARM & FEED | SUPPLIES | $ 1,359.78 |
| OGDEN TELEPHONE COMPANY | MONTHLY PHONE SERVICE SEPTEMBER ’19 | $ 697.91 |
| PREFERRED PEST MANAGEMENT | PEST CONTROL-CITY HALL | $ 50.00 |
| PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER | EMS SUPPLIES | $ 212.28 |
| QUICK OIL | GASOHOL AUGUST 2019 | $ 1,148.38 |
| QUILL | SUPPLIES-LIBRARY | $ 89.53 |
| STATE OF IOWA AUDITORS OFFICE | FY19 AUDIT FILING FEE | $ 425.00 |
| TERRACON | SOIL TESTING WWTF UPGRADE | $ 4,652.23 |
| THE PAVEMENT DOCTOR | STREET PATCHING | $ 2,127.00 |
| TOM WALTERS | GARBAGE SERVICE-AUGUST ’19 | $ 90.00 |
| VISA | SUPPLIES | $ 617.67 |
| WOODRUFF CONSTRUCTION | WWTF ACTIVATED SLUDGE UPGRADE PAY# 19 | $ 113,175.40 |
| WTS MEDIA | MEDIA SUPPLIES-LIBRARY | $ 75.95 |
| TOTAL: | $ 157,829.58 |
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Four permits were presented for review. Gene Reutter for a chain link fence at 307 SW 9th Street, Schlenker Constructions for a new construction home at 202 SW 8th Street, Badding Construction for a chain link fence for OCSD at 313 W Sycamore Street, and Shaun Rohmiller for a 42’x88’ Steel Building to be built on the corner lots of E. Sycamore and E. Maple Streets (address to be determined).
Department Reports were presented. Lori Reutter updated council on the resignation of Library Associate Kelly Boothroyd. An ad has been placed in the paper and posted at the library and post office to advertise this vacancy. Applications will be accepted thru the end of September. She also invited everyone to the Orphan Train presentation by guest speaker Lori Vicker on Tuesday, September 17th at 2 pm. Chad Thede updated council on progress at the WWTP. Woodruff is running into a few delays with suppliers and punch lists are now being made. He would like to have the council and staff tour the new facilities tentatively either September 25th or October 2nd. He will send out an email to confirm once plans are finalized for tour. Dan Buzzell would like the publics help in keeping an eye out for suspicious activity at the City Park. Over the past several weeks there have been several incidents of vandalism to the restrooms and he would like to remind the public that if they see anything suspicious to call and report it. Mick Bailey and Dan Buzzell spoke in reference to the school stop signs when Councilwoman Lori Anderson inquired as to why they changed from regular stop signs, to high visibility signs and then back as well as why they were being left out the entire day. Jessica Christensen updated council on successful season of baseball, softball and T-ball. There were 201 kids in grades Pre-K thru 6th to participate. Jessica also gave a brief update on the current flag football program and Aces volleyball program. In addition, she voiced concerns over gym space availability with the growing number of participants expected in the basketball programs as well as field availability for baseball and softball if the old Howe School building/grounds are sold. Melanie Olesen wanted to remind everyone that Oktoberfest is October 6th from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm.
Public Comment. Robin Good presented the council with information regarding a fast-charging station for electric cars and the potential for Ogden to obtain one to provide additional funding sources to the community. She left the packet of information for City Administrator Clausen to review and research further when she returns to work.
LaVerne Lingren presented the Rural Fire Board recommendation from their recent Rural Fire Board Meeting. The Board voted to increase their mileage rate to $.505 and remain at 67%.
Adam Good with GoodWealth Financial Partners presented an insurance renewal update the council. Health insurance rates went up nearly 20%. However, comparison was done with other available plans on the Health Marketplace and they are more expensive for fewer benefits. Since the City of Ogden is still covered under a grandfathered plan, his recommendation is to remain with the plan we have. Council verified with employees present regarding their satisfaction and all agreed to keep the plan we have. He will bring documents in to be signed to submit for renewal.
Motion by Reimers, second by Thompson to approve pay request #19 for the WWTP Activated Sludge Upgrades Project to Woodruff Construction for $113,175.40
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Motion by Liston, second by Anderson to approve Storm Sewer Improvement Task Order presented by Fox Engineering.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Following a concerned citizen request to evaluate the intersection of SW 4th & W. Veterans Drive, the council would like to proceed with turning this into a 4-way stop intersection. City Attorney Lee Johnson will draft an ordinance to be presented to Council for first reading next month.
Motion by Thompson, second by Anderson to approve Beer/Liquor License for Casey’s General Store.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Motion by Reimers, second by Thompson to approve the First Reading of Ordinance No. 254 – an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Ogden, Iowa, 1996, by amending provisions pertaining to conflict of interest.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Motion by Anderson, second by Liston to approve the First Reading of Ordinance No. 255 – an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Ogden, Iowa, 1996, by amending provisions pertaining to operating budget preparation.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Motion by Thompson, second by Liston to approve Resolution No. 201909-470 – “A Resolution to approve a total of $50.00 for special assessment to responsible property in Ogden, Iowa.”
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Audit results were presented to Council for review. There was one adjustment to be made at the auditor’s request regarding loan funds for the recent fire truck purchase. A complete packet of the audit is available for public review at City Hall during normal business hours or online at https://ogdeniowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/June-30-2019-Auditors-Report.pdf.
Motion by Reimers, second by Anderson to set Beggar’s Night for October 31st, 2019 as well as for the following years moving forward unless otherwise changed by the State of Iowa.
Motion by Anderson, second by Liston, to adjourn at 7:50 pm.
Ayes: All Present, Motion Carried.
Denny Good, Mayor
Attest: Melanie Olesen, City Clerk