City Council

Clarinda City Council Minutes Wednesday, November 8, 2023 City Hall – 5 p.m. The Clarinda City Council met at City Hall on November 8,2023, at 5:00 p.m. Mayor Craig Hill presided over the meeting with the following Council Members present: Jeff McCall, Austin Ascherl, Kaley Neal, and James Shore. Mayor Craig Hill Asked for all to recite the Pledge of Allegiance Adopt Agenda Motion by Neal to Adopt the Agenda. Seconded by Ascherl. Vote was unanimous. Public Comment Todd Reed, resident at 115 West Garfield Street, expressed his concerns with issuing Karen Williams’ property at 112 West Grant Street a Conditional Use Permit for a Spa. Consent Agenda Councilor McCall made a motion to Approve the Consent Agenda consisting of (a) October 25,2023 Regular Council Minutes. (b) October Warrants and October Financial Statements. Seconded by Neal. Vote was unanimous. Second 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 Second 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 Ascherl. Roll Call: Aye: McCall, Ascherl, Neal, and Shore Nay: None Motion Carried. Motion to Waive Third 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 Councilor McCall made a motion to waive the Third 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 Shore. Roll Call: Aye: McCall, Ascherl, Neal, and Shore Nay: Motion Carried. Motion to Adopt an Ordinance #908 Amending the Official Map of Clarinda, Iowa Zoning Ordinance No. 561 by Re-Zoning a One Block Section beginning at 12th & Garfield Street. Councilor Shore made a motion to Adopt Ordinance #908 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 Ascherl. Roll Call: Aye: McCall, Ascherl, Neal, and Shore Nay: Motion Carried. Discussion Regarding Bid-Letting Results for Clarinda Alley Improvements Project Action Regarding Resolution Making Award of Contract for Clarinda Alley Improvements Project. Manager McClarnon stated that he had discussions with Fox Engineering and Crain Construction regarding the alley improvements. Fox Engineering recommended accepting the base bid of $697,944.00, and with Engineering Fees, the total cost of the project would be $967,994.00. McClarnon stated that there is $1,152,000.00 available funding, leaving $184,006.00 for change orders. McClarnon recommended awarding the contract to Crain Construction for the base bid of $697,944.00. Action Regarding Resolution Making Award of Contract for Clarinda Alley Improvements Project Councilor McCall made a motion to Approve Resolution #2076 Making Award of Contract to Crain Construction in the amount of $697,944.00 for Clarinda Alley Improvements Project. Seconded by Ascherl. Roll Call: Aye: McCall, Ascherl, Neal, and Shore Nay: Motion Carried. Action Regarding Engineering Services Agreement with Snyder & Associates for Constructing a new 6-Unit T- Hanger and Associated Taxilanes at Clarinda Municipal Airport-Schenck Field Manager McClarnon stated the Engineer recommended moving forward with this project totaling $950,000.00 with the City’s portion estimated at $95,000.00. Motion by McCall to Approve Engineering Services Agreement with Snyder & Associates for Constructing a new 6-Unit T- Hanger and Associated Taxilanes for the amount of $99,550.00 at Clarinda Municipal Airport-Schenck Field. Seconded by Shore. Vote was unanimous. Discussion/Action Regarding Conditional Use Permit at 112 West Grant Street Karen Williams, owner of the property located at 112 West Grant Street, requested permission for a Conditional Use Permit for a Spa at 112 West Grant Street. Council Member McCall stated that the council has issued Conditional Use Permits in the past and has never heard any complaints. McCall stated that if the conditions were not met, the City could revoke the permit at any time. McClarnon stated that if the property were sold or if the business closed down, the Conditional Use Permit would be revoked and the property would revert back to Residential. After further discussion, Shore made a motion to approve a Conditional Use Permit at 112 West Grant Street for a Spa. Seconded by McCall. Vote was unanimous. Council Communications Councilor McCall congratulated Kaley Neal and Austin Ascherl for re-election and Mike Allbaugh, Sr. for winning the write in vote for City Council. Manager Communications Manager McClarnon congratulated Kaley Neal and Austin Ascherl for re-election and Mike Allbaugh Sr. for winning the write in vote. McClarnon reminded the Council that they decided to appoint a citizen to replace the vacancy created due to Matt Ridges’ resignation at the December 13th council meeting. Manager McClarnon stated that he has not received any letters of interest, and if anyone is interested, please submit a letter of interest to the Mayor. Manager McClarnon and Clerk/Treasure Gray attended a budget workshop, and the new rollback number is 46.3428%, down from the current rate of 54.6501%. McClarnon stated that this is the largest one-year change in history, and will create less taxable valuation. McClarnon also mentioned that the legislature also passed other budget requirements that will extend the process for certifying budgets. McClarnon also stated that the office will be closed on Friday, November 10 th in observance of Veterans Day. Mayor Communications Mayor Hill would like everyone to remember Veterans Day on Saturday November 11 th and Clarinda Sings will perform on November 19th. Hill also mentioned that United Fiber will be coming to Clarinda in the Spring of 2024l. Mayor Hill thanked everyone that worked on the election and the candidates for showing their commitment to this community. Adjourn Motion by Neal to adjourn the meeting at 5:38 p.m. Seconded by McCall. Vote was unanimous. Mayor: Craig Hill Attest: Paula Gray