Glenwood City Council approves interim municipal services agreement, adopts ordinance and OKs equipment purchases

The Glenwood City Council voted Tuesday to hire municipal consultant Al McKenni to serve as an interim administrator while the city searches for a full-time replacement, approved the final adoption of Ordinance 938 by publication and moved forward on several procurement and budget items.

Al, who identified himself as representing McKenni Municipal Consulting Services, told the council he has experience as a city attorney and city manager and holds municipal credentials. “Glenwood, Iowa becomes my hometown,” he said, offering to help train the outgoing administrator and to spend several days on site to transfer knowledge. Council member Mchuan moved to approve the interim services agreement; Duran seconded. A roll call recorded affirmative votes from Kate, Lens, Duran and Riner and the motion carried.

The council also voted to adopt Ordinance 938 (Maplewood Circle and Courts) after completing a second reading and waiving the third reading; the ordnance will become effective after legal publication. The council approved two fund-transfer resolutions for FY26 and FY27 after a clerical string correction was noted and finalized.

On procurement, members approved using GEO bond funds to purchase a four-seat UTV (quote number 13549) for $19,367.99, with a $3,500 grant covering required lighting. The mayor’s office and staff said the UTV would be available for joint use with the fire department for events and search-and-rescue functions. Council members recorded affirmative votes on the purchase.

The council directed staff to move forward with Affordable Asphalt for a scheduled milling/overlay project after reviewing two bids and deciding not to delay the work while awaiting a third bid. Staff was asked to confirm whether striping and ADA markings were included in the submitted quote.

What it means: The interim services agreement gives Glenwood short-term administrative continuity while the council pursues a permanent hire. The UTV purchase and asphalt contract are funded from established local sources and were approved by roll call. Ordinance 938’s adoption will be finalized after publication.

Votes at a glance

- Interim services agreement with Al McKenni — motion: moved by Mchuan, second Duran; recorded yes: Kate, Lens, Duran, Riner; outcome: approved. (Provenance: timeline SEG 012 → SEG 315)

- Resolution 3752 (right-of-way/alley vacation) — outcome: approved (city portion); roll-call recorded during meeting. (Provenance: timeline SEG 349 → SEG 390)

- GEO-bond purchase: UTV (quote 13549) — motion to purchase using GEO-bond funds; recorded yes votes: Riner, Kate, Mchuan, Wines, Durant; outcome: approved. (Provenance: timeline SEG 929 → SEG 1086)

- Asphalt work: proceed with Affordable Asphalt (mill/overlay) — outcome: approved; staff to confirm striping/ADA in scope. (Provenance: timeline SEG 1088 → SEG 1236)

- Ordinance 938 (Maplewood Circle and Courts) — second reading approved; third reading waved and ordinance adopted after publication. (Provenance: timeline SEG 1582 → SEG 1721)

- FY26 and FY27 fund-transfer resolutions (3756, 3757) — motions approved after clerical correction. (Provenance: timeline SEG 1339 → SEG 1395)

- Wage resolution 3758 (City Clerk Teresa) — approved; moves Teresa’s salary to the new level recommended by staff. (Provenance: timeline SEG 1396 → SEG 1426)

Next steps: The filings for the interim services agreement will be signed and processed; ordinance 938 will be published per law; staff will finalize contracts and procurement paperwork for the UTV and asphalt work.

Attributions: Quotes and characterizations in this report come from council discussion and presentations by Al McKenni and city staff during the Glenwood City Council meeting. Direct quotes are attributed to speakers appearing in the official transcript.