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Anamosa council sets wage for full‑time police officer; department still one short
Summary
Council adopted Resolution 2025-85 to set the wage for a full‑time police officer for the year ending June 30, 2026; Chief Minnihan told council the department will remain one officer short after the hire.
The Anamosa City Council on Nov. 24 unanimously approved Resolution 2025-85, setting the wage for the position of a full‑time police officer for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The motion, made by Kay Smith and seconded by Rich Crump, passed on a roll call vote with all five members present voting in favor.
Mayor Rod Smith asked whether the approved hire would bring the department to full staffing. Chief Minnihan responded, "they would need one more Officer to be fully staffed," indicating the department will continue to carry one vacancy after the position funded by the resolution is filled. The resolution language and vote are recorded in the official minutes as Resolution 2025-85.
The council's action finalizes wage authorization for the advertised position but does not, in itself, confirm a hire; personnel recruitment and final appointment remain administrative steps for city staff. The council did not amend the wage in open session nor attach additional hiring conditions during the meeting.
