City Council

Clarinda City Council Minutes Wednesday, July 12, 2023 City Hall – 5 p.m. The Clarinda City Council met at City Hall on July 12,2023 at 5:00 p.m. Mayor Pro-Tem Jeff McCall presided over the meeting with the following Council Members present: Jeff McCall, Kaley Neal, Matt Ridge, and James Shore. Absent were Austin Ascherl and Mayor Craig Hill. Mayor Pro-Tem Jeff McCall asked for all to recite the Pledge of Allegiance Adopt Agenda Motion by Ridge to adopt the agenda. Seconded by Neal. Vote was unanimous. Staff Announcements Library Director Andrew Hoppmann announced the outdoor concert scheduled for Saturday July 15, 2023, is cancelled due to the performer being ill. The concert will be re-scheduled for the first Saturday in August. Consent Agenda Councilor Shore made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of (a) the June 28,2023 Regular Council Minutes, (b) Inda Clar Bar & Billiards Liquor License and (c) June Warrants and June Financial Statements. Seconded by Ridge. Vote was unanimous. Discussion/Action regarding eliminating 2 public parking spaces at 209 East Main Street. Trevor Hayden, owner of the property located at 209 East Main Street, requested the city vacate 2 city parking spaces at 209 East Main Street to add a one-way entrance into the current parking lot and exit out the alley. Hayden stated that this will allow more parking spaces for customers and will allow the movement of the rock and mulch to the East Side of the building for better access to load in customers’ vehicles. Council Member Jeff McCall stated that the new entrance would also be located in the path of Phase 3 of the Clarinda Community Recreation Trail. After further discussion, the council requested to add Trevor Hayden to the next agenda to give Mayor Hill and Council Member Austin Ascherl opportunity to discuss the request of eliminating 2 public parking spaces. No action was taken. Resolution Approving Administrative Budgetary Transfer under Provision of Budget Control Ordinance Manager McClarnon stated the reason for the transfer of $1,624,616.03 is to cover expenses appropriated in General, Debt Service, Special Revenue, and Capital Improvement Funds with monies collected in General, Special Revenue and Capital Improvement Funds. Motion by Neal to Approve Administrative Budgetary Transfer under Provision of Budget Control Ordinance. Seconded by Ridge. Roll Call: Aye: Neal, McCall, Ridge, and Shore Nay: Motion Carried Appoint Dr. Bill Richardson to Library Board of Trustees Motion by Shore to Appoint Dr. Bill Richardson to Library Board of Trustees. Seconded by Neal. Vote was unanimous. Action Regarding Pay Request No. 3 in the Amount of $14, 360.84 to Bluffs Paving & Utility Company for East Washington Street Recreation Trail Motion by Ridge to approve Pay Request No. 3 in the Amount of $14,360.84 to Bluffs Paving & Utility Company for East Washington Street Recreation Trail. Seconded by Shore. Vote was unanimous. Manager Communications Manager McClarnon reported a concrete blowout on State Street that has been repaired and will open back up on Friday. McClarnon also reported that the Airport runway had a blowout and another area is buckling. The Engineer suggested putting in 1 inch expansion joints. McClarnon provided the council with a copy of a state required report the Outstanding Obligations Disclosure Statement Report for Year 2023 total. The outstanding Revenue Bonds are $14, 226,000.00 and outstanding General Obligation is $2,630,000.00. Adjourn Motion by Neal to adjourn the meeting at 5:22 p.m. Seconded by Ridge. Vote was unanimous. Mayor Pro-Tem: Jeff McCall Attest: Paula Gray