City Council

Clarinda City Council Minutes Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Clarinda City Hall – 5:15 p.m. The Clarinda City Council met at Clarinda City Hall on December 10, 2025, at 5:15 p.m. Mayor Craig Hill presided over the meeting with the following Council Members present: Austin Ascherl, Adam Samuelson, Kerry Clark, and Jamie Shore. Kaley Neal was absent. 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 Shore. Vote was unanimous. Consent Agenda Motion by Clark to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of (a) November 12, 2025, Regular Council Minutes. (b) November Warrants and November Financial Statements. Seconded by Ascherl. Vote was unanimous Clarinda Area Volunteers Taxi Service Pat Bogdanski represents the area volunteers for the Clarinda Taxi Service. Bogdanski reported to the council the importance of our community taxi service. Bogdanski reported every month the taxi serves 50 seniors who are 60 years of age and older and 40 other varied aged customers. Bogdanski stated the taxi is used for medical appointments, airport trips and daily errands. Bogdanski stated the taxi service needs more volunteer drivers. There are limited drivers that will drive for out-of-town appointments. Bogdanski thanked the city for their support and hopes the service will continue with new volunteer drivers. Change December 24, 2025, Council Meeting to December 23, 2025, If needed. Manager McClarnon stated due to the Christmas Holiday, he would like the council to consider changing the date to Tuesday December 23, 2025, if needed. Motion by Ascherl to Change December 24, 2025, Council Meeting to December 23, 2025, if needed. Seconded by Samuelson. Vote was unanimous. Discussion/Action Regarding Resolution Authorizing Submittal of the Airport 5-Year CIP and Certifying 10% Local Match. Manager McClarnon stated the city council must authorize the submittal of the Five-year Capital Improvement Program and certifying the 10% Local Match to qualify for the 90% Federal grant money for the Clarinda Municipal Airport. Motion by Shore to approve Resolution #2155 Authorizing Submittal of the Airport 5-Year CIP and Certifying 10% Local Match. Seconded by Clark. Roll Call: Aye: Samuelson, Ascherl, Clark, and Shore Nay: None Motion Carried Discussion Action Regarding Resolution Approving Final Plat of the Hugh and Maxine Loudon Business Park Motion by Ascherl to Approve Resolution #2156 Approving Final Plat of the Hugh and Maxine Loudon Business Park. Seconded by Clark. Roll Call: Aye: Samuelson, Ascherl, Clark, and Shore. Nay; None Motion Carried. Administer Oath of Office to Jamie Shore, Kerry Clark, Adam Samuelson, and Craig Hill Paula Gray Administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Craig Hill. Mayor Craig Hill administered the Oath of Office to Jamie Shore, Kerry Clark, and Adam Samuelson. Manager Communications Manager McClarnon thanked Public Works for the recent snow removal. McClarnon thanked Mayor Hill for installing new siding on the Santa House. McClarnon attended a budget workshop where he learned there was a reduction of 3% roll back on revenue and the Legislature is considering another property tax reform. McClarnon wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Mayor Communications Mayor Hill stated the community has had a lot of activities lately; Clarinda Sings, Lighted Christmas parade, Taste of Clarinda, Spirit on the Square, and the school children’s Christmas programs. Hill thanked the volunteers and everyone involved to make these programs successful. Hill wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Adjourn Motion by Ascherl to adjourn the meeting at 5:33 p.m. Seconded by Samuelson. Vote was unanimous. Mayor: Craig Hill Attest: Paula Gray