City Council

Clarinda City Council Minutes Wednesday, October 23, 2024 City Hall – 5:15 p.m. The Clarinda City Council met at City Hall on October 23, 2024, at 5:15 p.m. Mayor Craig Hill presided over the meeting with the following Council Members present: Jayne Wilson, Austin Ascherl, and Kaley Neal. Absent: James Shore Mayor Craig Hill Opened the meeting and asked everyone to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Adopt Agenda Motion by Neal to Adopt the Agenda. Seconded by Ascherl. Vote was unanimous. Public Comment Colleen Strong updated the council on the Veteran’s banner program. Strong opened the application for new banners on September 1st and received 25 new orders for next year, bringing the total number of banners to 130. Strong thanked the city for replacing boulevard poles to hold the new banners. Consent Agenda Motion by Wilson to approve the consent agenda consisting of (a) October 9, 2024, Regular Council Minutes (b) J’s Pizza and Steakhouse pending dramshop approval. Seconded by Ascherl. Vote was unanimous Appoint Jonathan Haney to Library Board with Term Ending 6-30-2025 Motion by Ascherl to Approve Appointment of Jonathan Haney to Library Board with Term Ending 6-30-2025 Seconded by Wilson. Vote was unanimous. Discussion/Action Regarding Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Urban Renewal Report Manager McClarnon stated this report is required by the State of Iowa every year and is designed to summarize the Revenues and Expenditures related to Tax Increment Financing Agreements. Motion by Ascherl to approve Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Urban Renewal Report. Seconded by Wilson. Vote was unanimous. Resolution Obligating Funds from the Urban Renewal Tax Revenue for the Payment of Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Financed Obligations in Fiscal Year 2026 in the Approximate amount of $63,560 for Boulders Inn Clarinda, LLC Motion by Neal to Approve Resolution #2114 Obligating Funds from the Urban Renewal Tax Revenue Fund for the Payment of Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Financed Obligations in Fiscal Year 2026 in the Approximate amount of $63,560 for Boulders Inn Clarinda, LLC. Seconded by Ascherl. Roll Call: Aye: Wilson, Ascherl, and Neal Nay: None Motion carried Resolution Obligating Funds from the Urban Renewal Tax Revenue Fund for the Payment of Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Financed Obligations in Fiscal Year 2026 for the Maximum amount available for repayment of internal loans for the Walnut Hills Subdivision Motion by Neal to Approve Resolution #2115 Obligating Funds from the Urban Renewal Tax Revenue Fund for the Payment of Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Financed Obligations in Fiscal Year 2023 for the Maximum amount available for repayment of internal loans for the Walnut Hills Subdivision. Second by Ascherl. Roll Call: Aye: Wilson, Ascherl, and Neal Nay: None Motion Carried. Resolution Obligating Funds from the Urban Renewal Tax Revenue Fund for the Payment of Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Financed Obligations in Fiscal Year 2026 in the Approximate amount of $96,004 for Agriland FS, inc. Motion by Wilson to approve Resolution #2116 Obligating Funds form the Urban Renewal Tax Revenue Fund for the Payment of Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Financed Obligations in Fiscal Year 2026 in the Approximate amount of $96,004 for Agriland FS, inc. Seconded by Neal. Roll Call: Aye: Wilson, Neal, and Ascherl Nay: None Motion Carried. Resolution Obligating Funds from the Urban Renewal Tax Revenue Fund for the Payment of Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Financed Obligations in Fiscal Year 2026 in the Approximate amount of $2,114 for C & J Enterprises, LLC (Scooters) Motion by Ascherl to Approve Resolution #2117 Obligating Funds from the Urban Renewal Tax Revenue Fund for the Payment of Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Financed Obligations in Fiscal Year 2026 in the Approximate amount of $2,114 for C & J Enterprises, LLC (Scooters) Second by Wilson. Roll Call: Aye: Neal, Ascherl, and Wilson Nay: None Motion Carried Action Regarding Change Order Number 1 to Henningsen Construction on the amount of $5,768.00 for Construction of 5-unit T-Hangars and Taxilane Extension Motion by Neal to Approve Change Order Number 1 to Henningsen Construction on the amount of $5,768.00 for Construction of 5-unit T-Hangars and Taxilane Extension. Second by Wilson. Vote was unanimous. Action Regarding Pay Request Number 1 to Henningsen Construction in the amount of $133,369.74 for Construction of 5-Unit T-Hangars and Taxilane Extension Motion by Ascherl to Approve Pay Request Number 1 to Henningsen Construction in the amount of $133,369.74 for Construction of 5-Unit T-Hangars and Taxilane Extension. Seconded by Neal. Vote was unanimous. Fiscal Year 2023 Audit Report Manager McClarnon submitted a copy of the Fiscal Year 2023 Audit Report to the City Council and explained that most of the items in the report were corrected in Fiscal Year 2024. Discussion Regarding Appointment for City Council Vacancy Seth Hudson and Kerry Clark submitted letters to be appointed to the City Council to Fill the Council Vacancy. Both parties gave a short presentation on why they wanted to be on City Council. Action Regarding Resolution to Fill Vacancy on City Council by Appointment Motion by Neal to Approve Resolution #2118 to Fill Vacancy by Appointing Kerry Clark to City Council. Seconded by Wilson. Roll Call: Aye: Neal, Ascherl, and Wilson Nay: None Motion carried Administer Oath of Office to Council Member New Councilor Kerry Clark was not in attendance at the meeting, therefore the Oath of Office will be administered at a later date. Capital Project Planning Workshop Manager McClarnon reviewed the proposed Capital Projects for the next 5 years with the City Council. Motion by Wilson to Approve the Capital Projects Plan. Seconded by Ascherl. Vote was unanimous. Council Communications Councilor Wilson welcomed Kerry Clark to the council. Councilor Ascherl welcomed Kerry Clark and thanked Seth Hudson for his interest in the city council position. Councilor Neal congratulated Kerry Clark on being appointed as the new councilor and thanked Seth for his interest. Manager Communications Manager McClarnon congratulated and welcomed Kerry on being appointed to the council. Mayor Communications Mayor Hill thanked Kerry Clark and Seth Hudson for their letters of interest to the council. Mayor Hill encouraged people that are interested in the council that they will be able to run for City Council next year. Hill congratulated the High School Football, Volleyball, Cross Country, Band, FCCLA, and FFA for their successes this year. Hill stated the craft carnival was a success last weekend. Hill reminded everyone that the annual ghost walk is this Saturday, October 19th at the Recreation Trail at the main Park. Hill wished everyone a safe Halloween, and encouraged everyone to vote on November 5th. Adjourn Motion by Ascherl to adjourn the meeting at 5:56 p.m. Seconded by Wilson. Vote was unanimous. Mayor: Craig Hill Attest: Paula Gray