City of Clarion

The meeting included the approval of the consent agenda, covering financial reports and various licenses and permits. A Hotel Motel Grant in the amount of $1,500 was approved for The Barn at Walton Farms for 2026 updates and attractions. Discussions indicated that Budget Workshops are scheduled for upcoming meetings. Updates on the Trail project mentioned that action concerning applying for a Boost Grant for engineering and bridge design work would occur at the next meeting. The Fire Department inquired about the distribution of a 2008 report.

The meeting commenced with a presentation on the Regional Housing Trust Fund, offering forgivable loans up to $15,000 for home improvements. Key actions included the approval of consent agenda items, such as financial reports and various licenses/permits. Resolutions were passed appointing the Mayor Pro-Tem (Dave Flurer), Police Chief (Steve TerHark), and City Attorney (Zach Chizek). Committee assignments remained unchanged from the previous year. The council also approved a Resolution (26-04) under a 28E agreement allowing Clarion officers to assist the Eagle Grove Police Department during their shortage. Department reports included a clarification regarding a grant that only covered a Police car, an update on the water treatment plant close-out process, a summary of 2025 fire calls, and news that several local nuisance properties had been sold to a buyer with a rehabilitation background.

The City Council meeting agenda included citizen address time, followed by a consent agenda covering the approval of prior minutes from December 16, 2025, financial reports, and various licenses including a liquor license for Casey's. Key agenda projects involved the passage of several resolutions, specifically Resolution (26-01) appointing the Mayor Pro-Tem, and Resolutions (26-02) and (26-03) appointing the Police Chief. The council also planned to address 2026 committee assignments and Resolution (26-04) concerning Eagle Grove PD. Reports were scheduled from various city departments and officials, including the Police Chief, Fire Chief, Director of Public Works, City Administrator, Mayor, and City Attorney.

The meeting commenced with a citizen presentation regarding "Clean-Up Clarion," focusing on issues related to improper trash and recycling storage, prompting the City to investigate consolidating trash collection days with vendors. The council approved the consent agenda, which included previous meeting minutes and various licenses and permits. An update was provided on the WTP project, resulting in the approval of Pay Request #12 to Peterson Construction. Resolutions were passed to set a public hearing date for the Full Budget and to authorize Annual Transfers for Fiscal Year 2024. Council members and department heads expressed concerns regarding open burning and nuisance properties, which the Police Department will monitor.

The meeting commenced with a citizen addressing sidewalk maintenance needs on South Main Street, which the City Administrator noted would be referred to Code Enforcement. The consent agenda, which included approval of financial reports, was passed. Key actions included the approval of resolutions concerning Fire Department Officers and a 28E Agreement with the County for road maintenance. The City Administrator also reported on attending a senior center event where a city donation was received.