The city of Marthasville is settling a wrongful termination lawsuit with a former city clerk.Carla Ayala, formerly Carla Heggemann, filed the lawsuit in December 2016, alleging she was fired in retaliation for reporting alleged violations. The suit named Mayor David Lange, Aldermen Nick Lange and Dan Grafrath, and former Alderman Christopher DeVore.The Marthasville Board of Aldermen unanimously approved a settlement agreement during a special meeting Tuesday, May 1. The ordinance approving the settlement directs Mayor Lange to execute the agreement on behalf of the city and the aldermen.A public statement issued by the city of Marthasville states that the parties involved have resolved their differences and the case is now over.The statement called the conflict a misunderstanding and said neither side has admitted any wrongdoing.“All parties, during Ms. Heggemann’s employment with the city, had a good faith belief that they were acting in the best interests of the citizens of Marthasville,” the statement said.Both sides have agreed to not disparage each other, according to the statement, which also encouraged members of the public to join in an atmosphere of positivity going forward.An attorney for Ayala did not reply to a request for comment.Ayala alleged that she was fired in May 2016 because of an extended period of conflict with Grafrath, Mayor Lange and Alderman Lange. She had filed legal complaints against the mayor and aldermen for alleged violations of Missouri records and conflict of interest laws.State regulators declined to take any action in response to those complaints.Lawsuit