City Council

Clarinda City Council Minutes Wednesday, December 11, 2024 City Hall – 5:15 p.m. The Clarinda City Council met at City Hall on December 11, 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, Kerry Clark and Jamie 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. Consent Agenda Motion by Wilson to approve the consent agenda consisting of (a) November 13, 2024, Regular Council Minutes (b) Hy-Vee, Inc. Alcohol License (c) November Warrants and November Financials. Seconded by Shore. Vote was unanimous Public Hearing on the Proposed Amendment to the Urban Revitalization Plan for the Clarinda City -Wide Urban Revitalization Area Mayor Hill opened the Public Hearing at 5:16 p.m. on the Proposed Amendment to the Urban Revitalization Plan for the Clarinda City-Wide Urban Revitalization Area. Manager McClarnon stated there were no oral or written comments. Mayor Hill closed the Public Hearing at 5:19 p.m. Discission/Action Regarding Resolution Adopting the 2024 Amendment to the Clarinda City-Wide Urban Revitalization Area Motion by Clark to Approve Resolution #2120 Adopting the 2024 Amendment to the Clarinda City-Wide Urban Revitalization Area. Seconded by Neal. Roll Call: Aye: Wilson, Ascherl, Neal, Clark, and Shore Nay: None Motion carried. Action Regarding Pay Request Number 2 to Henningsen Construction in the amount of $101,906.50 for Construction of 5-Unit T-Hangars and Taxilane Extension Motion by Ascherl to Approve Pay Request Number 2 to Henningsen Construction in the amount of $101,906.50 for Construction of 5-Unit T-Hangars and Taxilane Extension. Seconded by Wilson. Vote was unanimous. Discussion/Action Regarding Resolution Approving 5-Year Airport Capital Improvement Plan Manager McClarnon stated every year in December our Engineers put together an updated plan to have on file with the FAA listing out potential Capital improvement Projects at Clarinda Municipal Airport-Schenck Field. Motion by Neal to approve Resolution #2121 Approving 5-Year Airport Capital Improvement Plan. Seconded by Clark. Roll Call: Aye: Shore, Clark, Neal, Ascherl, and Willson Nay: None Motion Carried. Discussion/Action Regarding Lease Purchase Agreement for Sale of Hangar at Clarinda Municipal Airport- Schenck Field Manager McClarnon stated Milo Beery has made an offer to purchase the 65’ x 70’ Box Hangar for $175,000. Beery also agreed to pay the City of Clarinda $200.00 per year for the lease of the real estate witch the hangar sits on. This agreement will go for Five years with an automatic renewal for five years unless terminated by either party. Motion by Ascherl to Approve Lease Purchase Agreement for Sale of Hangar at Clarinda Municipal Airport-Schenck Field. Seconded by Wilson. Vote was unanimous. Discussion/Action Regarding Resolution to set Public Hearing Date for January 8, 2025 for Disposal of Property at 85 Airport Road Motion by Shore to Approve Resolution #2122 to set Public Hearing Date for January 8, 2025 for Disposal of Property at 85 Airport Road. Seconded by Neal. Roll Call: Aye: Shore, Clark, Neal, Ascherl, and Wilson Nay: None Motion Carried Discussion/Action Regarding Resolution Setting the Date for a Public Hearing on Proposal to Enter into a General Obligation Corporate Purpose Loan Agreement and to Borrow Money thereunder in a Principal Amount not to Exceed $3,500,000.00 Motion by Neal to Approve Resolution #2123 Setting the Date for a Public Hearing on January 8, 2025 for Proposal to Enter into a General Obligation Corporate Purpose Loan Agreement and to Borrow Money thereunder in a Principal Amount not to Exceed 3,500,000.00. Seconded by Wilson. Roll Call: Aye: Shore, Clark, Neal, Ascherl, and Wilson Nay: None Motion Carried. Council Communications Councilor Ascherl stated that the square looks nice and last week’s events were attended well by the community. Councilor Clark stated the 17th Annual Taste of Clarinda was attended well considering the cold weather. Manager Communications Manager McClarnon asked the council to turn in extra meetings they attended for next week’s payroll. Manager McClarnon and Paula Gray attended a Budget workshop. McClarnon stated he will be keeping a close eye on possible future property tax reform. McClarnon stated he may ask the council to send emails to our Legislators when property tax reform is discussed at the state level. Mayor Communications Mayor Hill complimented the success of the current Holiday Events and the participation of everyone. Hill stated that Andrew Hoppmann is hosting a concert at the library tonight at 6:00 p.m. Hill thanked all the fire departments that assisted with a recent fire in the city. Mayor Hill wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Adjourn Motion by Ascherl to adjourn the meeting at 5:39 p.m. Seconded by Clark. Vote was unanimous. Mayor: Craig Hill Attest: Paula Gray