Indianola council names Doug interim city manager; keeps salary at current rate

The Indianola City Council formalized an interim city manager appointment at a special meeting on March 10, appointing Doug to the interim role and voting to leave his salary unchanged for the interim period.

Why it matters: appointing an interim manager affects day‑to‑day city operations and establishes the transition framework while the city searches for a permanent manager.

The meeting opened with a recommendation to appoint Doug as interim city manager. Councilmembers moved and seconded the appointment; during discussion several councilmembers praised Doug nd other city leadership for their work during recent budget activity. One councilmember summarized: "Doug—pitomizes those things," referencing leadership and staff strength observed during budget work.

After the appointment motion, the council considered a resolution to increase the interim manager—ompensation. Doug said he did not consider a pay increase appropriate at the current time; councilmembers debated the modest cost of a short adjustment versus the symbolic value. A motion to keep Doug at his current salary while he serves as interim manager was made, seconded and carried by roll call; the transcript records multiple "Aye" votes and the clerk announced the motion carried.

The council then moved to a closed session after a motion and roll call; the clerk announced the motion carried and the meeting entered closed session.

Ending: Council and staff said they will continue transition work while pursuing candidate recruitment and will return to open session for additional personnel or contract actions as required.