City Council

Clarinda City Council Minutes Wednesday, July 09, 2025 Clarinda City Hall – 5:15 p.m. The Clarinda City Council met at Clarinda City Hall on July 09, 2025, at 5:15 p.m. Mayor Craig Hill presided over the meeting with the following Council Members present: Austin Ascherl, Jayne Wilson, Kaley Neal, Kerry Clark, and James Shore. 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 Shore to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of (a) June 25,2025 Regular Council Minutes. (b)Inda Clar and Frontier Lanes Liquor License (c) June Warrants and June Financial Statements. Seconded by Clark. Vote was unanimous Re-Appoint Suzi Stanton to Clarinda Low Rent Housing Board of Commissioners with term ending 6-30- 2028 Motion by Ascherl to Re-Appoint Suzi Stanton to Low Rent Housing Board of Commissioners with term ending 6- 30-28. Seconded by Wilson. Vote was unanimous Re-Appoint Ann Hitt to Clarinda Low Rent Housing Board of Commissioners with term ending 6-30-2028 Motion by Neal to Re-Appoint Ann Hitt to Low Rent Housing Board of Commissioners with term ending 6-30-28. Seconded by Clark. Vote was unanimous Discussion/Action Regarding Resolution Approving Administrative Budgetary Transfer Under Provision of Budget Control Ordinance Motion by Shore to Approve Resolution #2141 Administrative Budgetary Transfer Under Provision of Budget Control Ordinance. Seconded by Wilson. Roll Call: Aye: Wilson, Ascherl, Neal, Clark, and Shore Nay: None Motion carried Discussion/Action Regarding Resolution Naming Depositories Manager McClarnon stated the Iowa Code requires approval of financial institutions as depositories. Manager McClarnon is requesting to raise the maximum balance to $20,000,000.00 and continue with Bank Iowa as our depository. Motion by Ascherl to approve Resolution #2142 Naming Bank Iowa as the City of Clarinda’s Depository. Seconded by Neal. Roll Call: Aye: Wilson, Ascherl, Neal, and Shore Nay: None Motion Carried Abstained: Clark Discussion/Action Regarding Adoption of a Policy for the Investment of Public Funds Manager McClarnon stated it is required that the City of Clarinda Investment Policy be reviewed every two years and be adopted by resolution. Motion by Wilson to approve Resolution #2143 adopting a Policy for the Investment of Public Funds. Seconded by Clark. Roll Call: Aye: Wilson, Ascherl, Neal, Clark, and Shore Nay: None Motion Carried Manager Communications Manager McClarnon stated the year-end financials ended with a strong General Fund balance of $858,758.33. McClarnon stated that this will be helpful with the Property Tax reform that will be passed next year and that it is important to start the year with a strong reserve balance. McClarnon mentioned that last year’s Audit report has not been completed, and that the state auditors will be coming for the Fiscal Year 2025 audit sometime in August or September. Manager McClarnon thanked the department heads for their hard work, and all came in under budget. Manager McClarnon stated there were 4 watermain breaks in the first week of July and would not be surprised if these will drain the whole annual budget for water main breaks. Manager McClarnon stated there will be cuts in other areas to cover the cost and to try not to temporarily raise the rates. The water plant will be paid off next year at this time, which frees up almost half a million dollars for infrastructure improvements. Manager McClarnon will be participating in an IRS audit of 2021 1099’s next week. Mayor Communications Mayor Hill reminded the community about the Hands-Free Cell phone law that passed July 1, 2025. Police Chief Keith Brothers stated July 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 will be a warning period and January 1, 2026 tickets will be issued. Mayor Hill encouraged the community to enjoy the upcoming camps, Page County Fair, and A’s games. Mayor Hill announced he will be running for a second term in the next election. Adjourn Motion by Clark to adjourn the meeting at 5:27 p.m. Seconded by Ascherl. Vote was unanimous. Mayor: Craig Hill Attest: Paula Gray