City Council

Clarinda City Council Minutes Wednesday, September 25, 2024 City Hall – 5:15 p.m. The Clarinda City Council met at City Hall on September 25, 2024, at 5:15 p.m. Mayor Craig Hill presided over the meeting with the following Council Members present: Jayne Wilson, Austin Ascherl, Kaley Neal and James Shore. Mayor Craig Hill Opened the meeting and asked for all to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Adopt Agenda Motion by Ascherl to Adopt the Agenda. Seconded by Neal. Vote was unanimous. Staff Announcements Police Chief Keith Brothers reported to the council a situational awareness concern about increasing homelessness in our community. Brothers stated our community has a crisis stabilization center and these places are desperately needed, but unfortunately the individuals are brought into our community, and, for unknown reasons do not work out. Brothers also stated that the individual is then discharged to the street. Brothers stated that Clarinda has zero resources for homeless individuals. Brothers stated that there are currently three homeless individuals living under the bridge east of town, which causes problems for our community with potential crime or health issues. Brothers would like the council to think about researching future ordinances to address homelessness in our community. Public Comment Adam Huseman expressed his gratitude to the council for allowing the recent successful Fly Iowa event. Huseman oversaw the youth rally, for kids ages 8 to 17. There were 66 kids that participated that learned about aviation and received a plane ride. Cindy VanFosson, resident at 400 West Main, updated the council about a Federal Judge in California rejecting the case argument regarding the exact level of fluoride that is hazardous is unclear and ruled the EPA will need to take regulatory action. VanFosson asked the council to educate themselves about fluoride being added to the water in Clarinda and ask questions about the potential hazards. VanFosson asked the council if it would be okay to add Vitamin D to the water when needed during the winter months. Consent Agenda Motion by Shore to approve the consent agenda consisting of (a) September 11, 2024, Regular Council Minutes. Seconded by Ascherl. Vote was unanimous Public Hearing for Disposal of Real Property located at 12th Street and Garfield Street Mayor Hill opened the public hearing at 5:24 p.m. Jean Wagoner, county resident residing at 2963 196th Street, presented to the council a survey questionnaire and a diagram that she created to get opinions about the S curve at 12th and Garfield. Wagoner is requesting the city to not convey this property to the adjoining property owner and to instead add another lane. Mayor Hill closed the public hearing at 5:41 p.m. Discussion/Action Regarding Resolution to Authorize the Conveyance of a Street Motion by Shore to approve Resolution #2107 to Authorize the Conveyance of a Street. Seconded by Wilson. Roll Call: Aye: Shore, Neal, Ascherl, and Wilson Nay: Motion Carried Discussion/Action Regarding Kool Kats Temporary Placement on City-Owned Property Seth Hudson, owner of Kool Kats, requested to park his Kool Kats trailer on a city owned parking lot at 118 South 15th Street in order to sell his products during Southwest Iowa Band Jamboree on October 5, 2024. Motion by Shore to deny Seth Hudson’s Kool Kats Temporary Placement on City-Owned Property. Seconded by Neal. Vote was unanimous. Discussion/Action Regarding Resolution to Set Public Hearing for Disposal of Real Property Located at 12th Street and Garfield Street Motion by Neal to approve Resolution #2108 to Set Public Hearing for October 9,2024 at 5:15 p.m. for Disposal of Real Property Located at 12th Street and Garfield Street. Seconded by Wilson. Roll Call: Aye: Shore, Neal, Ascherl, and Wilson Nay: Motion Carried Discussion/Action Regarding Resolution to Set Public Hearing for Disposal of Real Property Located at 8th Street and Highway 2 Motion by Shore to approve Resolution#2109 to Set Public Hearing for October 9, 2024 for Disposal of Real Property Located at 8th Street and Highway 2. Seconded by Ascherl. Roll Call: Aye: Wilson, Ascherl, Neal, and Shore Nay: Motion Carried Discussion/Action Regarding Resolution for Iowa Department of Transportation 2024 Street Finance Report Manager McClarnon stated this is required by law to show how we spent the city’s road use funds. Motion by Neal to approve Resolution #2110 for Iowa Department of Transportation 2024 Street Finance Report. Seconded by Ascherl. Roll Call: Aye: Wilson, Ascherl, Neal, and Shore Nay: Motion Carried Discussion/Action Regarding Engineering Agreement with Synder & Associates, Inc. for Bridge Replacement on North 16th Street in the Amount of $130,000.00 Manager McClarnon stated the bridge replacement project is estimated at a cost of $1.1 million dollars, but the city received a grant for up to $1.5 million to cover the cost of the replacement. The city is required to pay for the Engineering costs. McClarnon pointed out that there is an environmental study that is required and if there is an issue with the study an additional charge of an estimated $25,000 will be required. Motion by Neal to approve Engineering Agreement with Synder & Associates, Inc. for Bridge Replacement on North 16th Street in the Amount of $130,000.00. Seconded by Ascherl. Vote was unanimous. Discussion/Action Regarding Consideration of One of Two Options to Fill Vacancy of Council Member to Fill the Unexpired Term of Todd Reed (Iowa Code 372.13) Motion by Neal to approve the option of Appointment to Fill Vacancy of Council Member to Fill the Unexpired Term of Todd Reed (Iowa Code 372.13). Seconded by Wilson. Vote was unanimous. Discussion/Action Regarding Resolution Accepting the Work of the Clarinda Alley Improvements Project Motion by Shore to approve Resolution #2111 Accepting the Work of the Clarinda Alley Improvements Project. Seconded by Ascherl. Roll Call: Aye: Shore, Neal, Ascherl, and Wilson Nay: Motion Carried. Discussion/Action Regarding Pay Request #5(Final) to Crain Construction for Alley Improvement Project in the amount of $36,334.05 Motion by Ascherl to approve Pay Request #5(Final) to Crain Construction for Alley Improvement Project in the amount of $36,334.05. Seconded by Wilson. Vote was unanimous. VISION35 Presentation Andrew Hoppmann, Director at the Lied Public Library, and Amy McQueen, Executive Director of Clarinda Economic Development, presented the 10-year Vision35 plan for Building the Future of Clarinda. Action Regarding the Endorsement of the VISION35 Program Motion by Shore to Endorse the VISION35 Program. Seconded by Ascherl. Vote was unanimous. Manager Communications Manager McClarnon stated next month will be starting to work on Capital Projects planning. McClarnon thanked the committee of Vision35 for their work on developing the plan. McClarnon stated that Public Works completed two more blocks of boulevard poles. Mayor Communications Mayor Hill thanked the employees at First Interstate bank for volunteering their time to paint poles on the corners at the cemetery. Hill thanked the Public Works department for the all the work on the streets. Hill reminded the community about homecoming this week with a parade on Friday afternoon and the football game that evening. Hill mentioned that the following weekend will be busy with Band Jamboree. Hill thanked Council Member Todd Reed for his service on the council and wished him well. Adjourn Motion by Neal to adjourn the meeting at 6:14 p.m. Seconded by Wilson. Vote was unanimous. Mayor: Craig Hill Attest: Paula Gray