City Council

Clarinda City Council Minutes Wednesday, January 22,2025 Lied Public Library – 5:15 p.m. The Clarinda City Council met at the Lied Public Library on January 22, 2025, at 5:15 p.m. Mayor Craig Hill presided over the meeting with the following Council Members present: Jayne Wilson, Austin Ascherl, Kerry Clark and Jamie Shore. Absent: Kaley Neal Mayor Craig Hill Opened the meeting and asked everyone to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Adopt Agenda Motion by Ascherl to Adopt the Agenda. Seconded by Wilson. Vote was unanimous. Consent Agenda Motion by Wilson to approve the consent agenda consisting of (a) January 8, 2025, Regular Council Minutes. Seconded by Shore. Vote was unanimous Public Hearing on the Disposal of Real Estate located at Clarinda Landing Industrial Park Mayor Hill opened the Public Hearing on the Disposal of Real Estate located at Clarinda Landing Industrial Park at 5:17 p.m. Manager McClarnon stated the public hearing notice was published in the paper with no written or oral comments. Councilor Ascherl stated that he was approached by an individual that wanted to purchase a certain amount of the land and not the whole amount. Mayor Hill closed the public hearing at 5:18 p.m. Discission/Action Regarding Resolution Approving the Disposal of Certain Real Estate Located at Clarinda Landing Industrial Park Manager McClarnon stated NC2, LLC has signed a purchase agreement for $400,000 and the City of Clarinda has agreed to extending the city water main to the property. Motion by Shore to Approve Resolution #2128 Approving the Disposal of Certain Real Estate Located at Clarinda Landing Industrial Park. Seconded by Clark. Roll Call: Aye: Wilson, Ascherl, Clark, and Shore Nay: None Motion carried. Library Annual Report Library Director, Andrew Hoppmann, presented the 2025 Annual Report for the Lied Public Library. Discussion/Action Regarding Resolution authorizing the use of Preliminary Official Statement in connection with the sales of General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2025 Motion by Ascherl to approve Resolution #2129 authorizing the use of Preliminary Official Statement in connection with the sales of General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2025. Seconded by Wilson. Roll Call: Aye: Wilson, Ascherl, Clark, and Shore Nay: None Motion Carried. Discussion/Action Regarding 2025 Committee Appointments Finance Committee – Craig Hill, Austin Ascherl, James Shore, Keith Brothers, and Gary McClarnon Landfill Committee – Kerry Clark, Alternate: Jayne Wilson Rural Water Advisory Committee – Gary McClarnon, Colt Glidden, and Kaley Neal Council Liaison to Planning & Zoning Board – Kaley Neal Park & Recreation Advisory Committee – Lisa Hartley, Seth Albaugh, Austin Ascherl, Darla Brooke, Scott Brown, and Kaley Neal Beautification Committee – Jayne Wilson Airport Committee – Austin Ascherl, Kerry Clark, Craig Hill, Steve Mowery, Milo Beery, Merlin Barr, Gary McClarnon, and Luke Cox Motion by Wilson to Approve 2025 Committee Appointments. Seconded by Clark. Vote was unanimous. Budget Workshop City Manager McClarnon presented an initial budget proposal for fiscal year 2026. Council asked that the next budget workshop be scheduled for the February 12, 2025 City Council Meeting. No action taken. Council Communications Councilor Wilson thanked Andrew Hoppmann, director of the library, for presenting his annual report and for all the Library Services. Wilson appreciated Manager McClarnon’s budget report. Councilor Clark announced on February 2nd is the Annual German Dinner. Manager Communications Manager McClarnon thanked Andrew Hoppman, director of the library, for hosting the council meeting at the library and presenting his annual report. Mayor Communications Mayor Hill encouraged everyone to vote February 4, 2025 in the special election for the Page County Auditor. Mayor Hill attended the A’s banquet and was pleased with the attendance. Mayor Hill encouraged the council to be patient with residents if they call them with a complaint. Adjourn Motion by Ascherl to adjourn the meeting at 6:24 p.m. Seconded by Shore. Vote was unanimous. Mayor: Craig Hill Attest: Paula Gray