City Council

Clarinda City Council Minutes Wednesday, October 25, 2023 City Hall – 5 p.m. The Clarinda City Council met at City Hall on October 25,2023, at 5:00 p.m. Mayor Craig Hill presided over the meeting with the following Council Members present: Jeff McCall, Kaley Neal, and James Shore. Absent Austin Ascherl. Mayor Craig Hill Asked for all to recite the Pledge of Allegiance Adopt Agenda Motion by McCall to Adopt the Agenda. Seconded by Neal. Vote was unanimous. Consent Agenda Councilor McCall made a motion to Approve the Consent Agenda consisting of (a) October 11,2023 Regular Council Minutes. Seconded by Neal. Vote was unanimous. First Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Official Map of Clarinda, Iowa Zoning Ordinance No. 561 by Re- Zoning a One Block Section beginning at 12th & Garfield Street Motion by Shore to Approve the First Reading of An Ordinance Amending the Official Map of Clarinda, Iowa Zoning Ordinance No. 561 by Re-Zoning a One Block Section beginning at 12th & Garfield Street. Seconded by McCall. Roll Call: Aye: McCall, Neal, and Shore Nay: None Motion Carried. Action Regarding Update of Travel Expenditures-Meals Manager McClarnon proposed following the In-State Travel Reimbursement Guidelines that would allow Breakfast $8.00, Lunch $10.00, and Dinner $19.00 for a total of $37.00 for the day. Motion by Neal to Approve Action Regarding Update of Travel Expenditures-Meals. Seconded by Shore. Vote was unanimous. Discussion Regarding Bid-Letting Results for Clarinda Alley Improvements Project. The council requested more information. The council would like to know how much it would cost to concrete the Alleys verses the proposed bid of replacing the Alley with pavers. No action taken. Action Regarding Resolution Making Award of Contract for Clarinda Alley Improvements Project No Action Taken Action Regarding Resolution Approving Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Financial Report Motion by Neal to Approve Resolution #2075 Approving Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Financial Report. Seconded by McCall. Roll Call: Aye: McCall, Neal, and Shore Nay: None Motion Carried. Discussion/ Action regarding consideration of one of two options to fill vacancy of Council Member to fill the unexpired term of Matt Ridge (Iowa Code 372.13) Motion by Shore to Approve the option of Appointment to fill the Council vacancy of Council Member at the December 13, 2023 City Council meeting to fill the unexpired term of Matt Ridge. Seconded by Neal. Vote was unanimous. Change November 22,2023 Council Meeting to November 21,2023 at 5:00 p.m., if needed. Motion by Neal to Change November 22,2023 Council Meeting to November 21,2023 at 5:00 p.m., if needed. Seconded by McCall. Vote was unanimous. Change December 27,2023 Council Meeting to December 20,2023 at 5:00 p.m., if needed Motion by McCall to Change December 27,2023 Council Meeting to December 20,2023 at 5:00 p.m. if needed. Seconded by Neal. Vote was unanimous. Manager Communications Manager McClarnon reported the river was down to 23 cubic feet per second and now we are at 32.7 cubic feet per second, and he is continuing to monitor the levels. McClarnon is hopeful that we will get enough moisture to avoid a water watch or warning. McClarnon encouraged everyone to Vote on November 7 th. Mayor Communications Mayor Hill appreciated everyone’s support during the Craft Carnival this past weekend. Mayor Hill, Amy McQueen, Manager McClarnon, and Mary Landhuis met at Lisle corporation with a representative from Joni Ernst office, who read a proclamation about small businesses in Iowa and presented the proclamation to Landhuis. Mayor Hill would like everyone to enjoy and be safe for Halloween. Mayor Hill encouraged everyone to use their constitutional right to vote. Adjourn Motion by McCall to adjourn the meeting at 5:25 p.m. Seconded by Neal. Vote was unanimous. Mayor: Craig Hill Attest: Paula Gray