The City of Kalona is in negotiations to assign a project manager for the new community center. At their most recent city council meeting, they directed staff to work on a contract with Carl A. Nelson and Company. The contract would include both project management services and pre-construction. City Administrator Ryan Schlabaugh said their services would take the project all the way to bidding for construction. The contract is not to exceed $15,000 and they’ll start immediately. The council was also updated on the planning phase for the community center, which Schlabaugh said is progressing smoothly.