By Sam Parsons

The Oskaloosa City Council met earlier this week and officially announced the hiring of their new city manager. Nebraska native Shawn Metcalf will be the city’s next manager effective on April 7, pending the signing of his contract. Metcalf was one of four finalists for the position, and he will replace former city manager Amal Eltahir, who resigned in November.

The council also approved a 28E agreement with the city of University Park for police protection services. The agreement stipulates that Oskaloosa police officers will not conduct regular patrols in University Park, but they will respond to emergency calls from the area. The city of University Park will pay $18,000 per year as part of the agreement, which will be effective for one year, from July 1 of this year to June 30 of next year. The agreement passed on a 6-1 vote.

Additionally, the council approved the appointment of Pamela Nimtz as their next City Clerk and Finance Director, effective on March 4. City staff said they interviewed 9 individuals for the position, and the council approved the appointment of Nimtz unanimously.

The next regular meeting with the Oskaloosa city council is scheduled for March 17.