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Reinbeck hires Michelle Sieh as library director, sets salary for FY26 and FY27
Summary
The council approved the hiring of Michelle Sieh as Reinbeck's new library director effective June 1, 2026; pay was set at $20/hour until June 1, $42,000 for the remainder of FY26 and to increase to $43,500 beginning in FY27.
The Reinbeck City Council approved the hire of Michelle Sieh as the city’s new library director at its April 6 meeting.
Lenah Oltman, reporting for the Library Board, announced the hire. Council approved the appointment and the proposed compensation: an hourly rate of $20 until June 1, 2026; an annual salary of $42,000 (about $20.19 per hour) for the remainder of fiscal year 2026; and a salary increase to $43,500 beginning in fiscal year 2027. The motion to approve the hire was made by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Wambold, and passed on a 5–0 vote.
The minutes do not record a start‑of‑orientation schedule or detailed job duties; they record only the appointment and salary schedule. Michelle Sieh’s hire is effective June 1, 2026 according to the minutes.
