City Council

Clarinda City Council Minutes Wednesday, July 23, 2025 Clarinda City Hall – 5:15 p.m. The Clarinda City Council met at Clarinda City Hall on July 23, 2025, at 5:15 p.m. Mayor Craig Hill presided over the meeting with the following Council Members present: Jayne Wilson, Kaley Neal, Kerry Clark, and James Shore. Absent: Austin Ascherl Mayor Craig Hill Opened the meeting and asked everyone to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Adopt Agenda Motion by Neal to Adopt the Amended Agenda as Item number 10 was deleted. Seconded by Wilson. Vote was unanimous. Staff Announcements Fire Chief Roger Williams announced they will be going to inspect the new grass fire truck on July 31st and hopefully can bring it back to the fire station. Consent Agenda Motion by Shore to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of (a) July 9,2025 Regular Council Minutes. (b) Inda Clar Liquor License. Seconded by Clark. Vote was unanimous Discussion/Action regarding 5k Color Run on August 18, 2025 Maddie Hartley from Clarinda Regional Health Center asked the City Council permission to use city streets for CRHC annual Color 5K or 1 mile Run/Walk taking place during the Clarinda PTA’s back to school bash event on August 18, 2025, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Motion by Clark to approve street usage for the 5K Color Run on August 18, 2025. Seconded by Wilson. Vote was unanimous Discussion regarding Fireworks Ayn Dahlke Taylor, resident at 222 West Nodaway, requested a shorter time frame to shoot off Fireworks around the 4th of July Holiday due to the impact the loud noise has on pet’s, Veteran’s with PTSD, and workers that sleep during the day. The four council members agreed it would be beneficial to review the ordinance. Councilor Shore suggested new dates of July 1st through July 5th. Manager McClarnon stated that he will draft an ordinance amendment and bring to the August 13th City Council meeting.. Discussion regarding proposed Tennis Court Project Andrew Hoppmann, representative for the Tennis Court Committee, is proposing to replace 2 tennis courts and basketball court with 4 post-tensioned concrete courts. The estimated cost is $599,000, which includes PTC, a new fence, all new tennis equipment (nets) and MUSCO sports lighting. USTA funding is available, which could amount to $200,000 grant program for Tennis courts and this project would be a strong candidate for this grant. The committee is requesting the city to support the project by providing $50,000 dollars to cover engineering fees and considering this as a Capital Project for FY27. The council requested the committee to approach the school board to help with the $50,000 dollar engineering cost. No action was taken. Re-Appoint Randy Davison to Planning and Zoning Board with term ending 6-30-2030 Motion by Neal to Re-Appoint Randy Davison to Planning and Zoning Board with term ending 6-30-2030. Seconded by Wilson. Vote was unanimous. Re-Appoint Kristin Wagoner to Planning and Zoning Board with term ending 6-30-2030 Motion by Wilson to Re-Appoint Kristin Wagoner to Planning and Zoning Board with term ending 6-30-2030. Seconded by Neal. Vote was unanimous Re-Appoint Randy Pullen to Planning and Zoning Board with term ending 6-30-2030 Motion by Clark to Re-Appoint Randy Pullen to Planning and Zoning Board with term ending 6-30-2030. Seconded by Wilson. Vote was unanimous Discussion/Action regarding Proposal from SWIPCO for updating Comprehensive Plan Manager McClarnon stated the last time the Comprehensive plan was updated was May 2004. McClarnon stated that it is important to update the plan due to the Lakin Foundation Funds and Vision 35 Plan. SWIPCO has offered to assist with updating the plan at a cost $18,000. Motion by Shore to Approve Proposal of $18,000 for SWIPCO to update Comprehensive Plan. Seconded by Clark. Vote was unanimous Discussion/Action Regarding Pay Application Number Five in the Amount of $36,712.39 to Henningsen Construction for T-Hangar Project Motion by Wilson to Approve Pay Application Number Five in the Amount of $36,712.39 to Henningsen Construction for T-Hangar Project. Seconded by Clark. Vote was unanimous Manager Communications Manager McClarnon reported on the Outstanding Obligations Report that is due every year to the state by August 1st. Manager McClarnon reported on the IRS audit, and stated that it has 4 separate phases that need completed. Manager McClarnon stated a new law effective July 1st states newly elected or appointed city officials or board members are required to go through an open records training through Iowa Public Information Board. Re- appointed or re-elected officials are grandfathered in and are not required to attend the training. Mayor Communications Mayor Hill thanked everyone for coming to the meeting. Mayor Hill and the council do value everyone’s opinions and are willing to listen to the community’s questions and concerns. Mayor Hill encouraged everyone to be safe and enjoy the county fair. Adjourn Motion by Wilson to adjourn the meeting at 5:58 p.m. Seconded by Neal. Vote was unanimous. Mayor: Craig Hill Attest: Paula Gray