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Ogden City Council Notes
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| Compiled by: Nathan Treloar |
April 12, 2012 |
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Ogden City Council Notes: Tuesday, April 3, 2012
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Ogden Mayor Keith Berg presided over an uncontentious city council meeting, Tuesday, running just over 30 minutes from gavel to gavel. Council members Lori Anderson, Margret Liston, and David Ohlson were present at roll call with Councilman Brian Reimers arriving shortly thereafter.
Sanitary sewer project completed
Following their procedural business, the Council entertained a final report from Scott Renaud with FOX Engineering regarding the 2010/2011 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project. Mayor Berg noted the considerable efforts of all those involved with the years-long project and applause filled the chambers following the council's approval of a statement of completion. The total cost of the project was $307,426.48.
Public hearing May 1 to discuss amended City budget
City Manager Donovan Olson presented an amendment to the 2011/2012 budget that shows increased revenues of $108,276 and additional expenditures totalling $398,802. Olson said that the bulk of the new expenditures can be attributed to the completion of the storm sewer projects and purchase of an ambulance.
Residents are encouraged to attend a public hearing on the amended budget during the Council's regular May 1 meeting. The hearing will begin in the council chambers at 7:30 p.m.
Bob Kieffer appointed as second building inspector
Mayor Berg appointed Bob Kieffer to serve as a second building inspector for the city while current inspector, Tom Kieffer, recovers from surgery. Bob has assisted Tom in the past and his appointment was unanimously approved by the Council.
Pharaoh resigns from fire department
Fire Chief Dan Wilson reported that Jerry Pharaoh offered his resignation at the April 2 Fire meeting. Pharaoh, who was in attendance, was commended for his 45 years of service. The Ogden Reporter will highlight Pharaoh's career in an upcoming issue.
Humane Society contract amended, renewed
Following questions raised by Police Chief Mick Bailey, the Boone Area Humane Society agreed to replace a flat $25 per trip service charge in the current contract with a $0.55 per mile service charge per trip. The new service charge mirrors the State mileage rate and puts Ogden in line with fees paid by surrounding communities. Chief Bailey estimated the change would save the City $10-$12 per trip.
April 21 declared litter cleanup day
Mayor Berg proclaimed Saturday, April 21 as Keep Boone County Scenic Litter Clean-Up Day, coinciding with the observation of Earth Day on Sunday, April 22. The City will distribute free green garbage bags to local businesses for residents to pickup if they wish to participate. For more information, contact City Hall at 275-2917 or email donovanolson@netins.net. (Full story next week.)
Update on Ogden Wellness Center
City Manager Olson provided an update from Ogden Legacy on progress towards the new Wellness Center, currently planned to occupy the vacant lot(s) west of Clark's Food Mart. Haila Engineering submitted a cost opinion for the 3,100 sq. ft. building of $850,000. Ogden Legacy is still identifying funding sources to move forward with the project.
Grants & Gifts Galore!
City Clerk Deb Vigdal reported that several grants had been received to assist with various of community betterment projects. They include:
-$1,000 from FORCE for Pool Bus transportation
-$5,000 from the Boone County Endowment for new picnic tables at City Park.
-$5,000 from the Boone County Endowment to assist with the purchase of an ambulance cot.
-Twelve gallons of paint from Keep Iowa Beautiful for the McGraw Center.
-A $278,700 CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Grant that will service eight homes. A speaker will present on this grant at the May 1 City Council meeting at 7 p.m. |
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©The Ogden Reporter 2013
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