Fresh start in Webster City
City Council confirms contract with Harrenstein; Hawkins becomes mayor again
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WEBSTER CITY -- After unexpected, abrupt and simultaneous resignations late last year of the two top executives in city government, the City Council of Webster City put all that behind it by starting the new year with a new interim city manager.
After approving the appointment of John Harrenstein for the position, Mayor John Hawkins clarified the term of Harrenstein’s contract is for nine months, beginning January 2, 2024, and running through October 2, 2024, not September 2, 2024 as noted in the draft contract, sent out in the council agenda packet, and as previously reported by The Daily Freeman-Journal.
Harrenstein, who spent his first day on the job meeting city staff and touring city facilities, said, "I’ve had a fabulous first day. Thanks to everyone for such a warm welcome."
Webster City’s mayor and mayor pro tem are selected from among members of city council, and that was the first item of business on the agenda. Hawkins was reelected mayor, and Logan Welch, mayor pro tem -- both unanimously. Councilwoman Megan McFarland was not present at the meeting,
Both men will serve two-year terms.