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Key votes and outcomes

- Approval of minutes: Council approved committee-of-the-whole meeting minutes of May 13, 2025, and to be approved as published on May 27, 2025.

- Consent agenda: The council approved the consent agenda as presented (items listed in meeting packet).

- Renaming campground: A resolution to name the Clinton RV Campground the \"Gary McDermott RV Campground\" was adopted by the council.

- Sidewalk repair program: Council adopted a resolution implementing a sidewalk repair program. Council discussion noted bond funding will not be available until after a bond closing anticipated in August or September and that work will likely begin the following spring.

- City property sales: Resolutions of intent to accept offers and set public hearings were adopted for city-owned properties at 26920 Third Avenue North (offer $1,000) and 717 South Fifth Street (offer $200).

- Congratulations and condolences policy: Council adopted an amendment setting spending guidelines for city gifts to employees under the \"congratulations and condolences\" policy.

- Utility bill print/mail contract: Council approved a contract with OSG Connect for print and mail services for utility bills; staff said the vendor is located in Carol Stream, Illinois, and that the change is expected to save money and restore electronic billing connections. Staff reported about 1,100 customers are signed up for paperless billing; direct-debit payments continue to be processed and will not be interrupted.

- Ordinances (first consideration): Two ordinances were read for first consideration and advanced: an amendment to city code section 30.62(c) regarding advisory appointments committee interview requirements; and amendments to city code sections 95.16 and 95.17 and adding 95.19 pertaining to fireworks, updated to conform with state legislation referenced at the meeting. The fireworks ordinance language includes a provision that disallows discharge on city-owned property and right-of-way except by licensed individuals with city consent.

- YMCA / Brownfield grant recognition: Council members publicly thanked staff (Tammy Johnson) for securing grant funding for YMCA/Brownfield-related work; the council moved to adopt the related resolution on the agenda. The meeting record includes remarks recognizing more than $1 million in grants secured, but the transcript did not provide a clear, auditable award amount in the recorded remarks; the council adopted the related agenda item as presented.

- Copper Mill outdoor service area: Council considered an application for an outdoor service area for Copper Mill; council member Seeley abstained from that vote and the application was approved.

- Adjournment: The council adjourned and scheduled the next meeting for 5 p.m. June 10, 2025.

Several of the items above were routine or first readings; fuller documents and ordinance text are in the city packet. Where amounts, dates or other details were not specified on the record, the meeting transcript notes them as \"not specified\" or provided the city staff planner's summary as recorded.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Regular City Council - May 27 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its May 27 meeting the Clinton City Council approved a package of resolutions and first-reading ordinances including campground renaming, a sidewalk repair program, property sale hearings, a printing/mail contract for utility bills, and two ordinance first readings (advisory appointments and fireworks).","taxTitle","Clinton City, Clinton County, Iowa","taxId",55531,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6639627,"Council authorizes up to $4.048 million in SRF notes for sewer revenue capital loan to complete RWF expansion",65,979000,1044000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3524205-e47c72fa74b71c26ae803603adf1d0d5&start=979&end=1044","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3524205-e47c72fa74b71c26ae803603adf1d0d5/thumbnail_979000.jpg","/articles/6639627/Clinton-City/Clinton-County/Iowa/Council-authorizes-up-to-4048-million-in-SRF-notes-for-sewer-revenue-capital-loan-to-complete-RWF-expansion","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6639627-3417515177e332b2867a26b1d2749dc3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771164330&Signature=G-O8QOZo7T9tpc~su2iZttu9tYW4kxJ7r11jJRjL55Rnn52B2XatMLjRWIMGWa9TrA7jiXUG2r4FkCU6i-I7ZiLCO8Ux7DJL0t~zgPLrPFDHPSJNz4GWq-1DtR-fpPW6ZnUB6OEJt3fsq9tibQniW-jVY18d4~KsnlM5vB2diLsQvsBCPNpOAvm5d8Dys8M01foLZcYTTPLrK3buTnwG5aMyOathtmjUtqkTFGUQonhS2MGcoXr-duqFRCk8RyUnBuzdTtD59AzUlppnzUQ~LCWmctmlneox0zDpRfUlTStKdLdo7Y09HLUmA20FYyU3GO1DjgqPsuAhyazt83oQJQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Clinton City Council on May 27 adopted a resolution instituting proceedings to authorize a loan and disbursement agreement and issuance of taxable sewer revenue capital loan notes not to exceed $4,048,000.

Council member Davis told colleagues the borrowing is intended to complete a regional wastewater facility (RWF) expansion tied to an industrial waste project in concert with ADM. Davis stated the overall agreement between the city and ADM is \"not to exceed a hundred and $35,000,000,\" and that an initial SRF borrowing of about $130 million had been taken; the additional roughly $4 million is intended to carry the project through completion of the industrial waste expansion.

The resolution was moved by Council member Davis, seconded, and passed on a roll call vote. The council did not amend the amount in the meeting record.

The measure authorizes the city to move forward with the SRF financing steps required to issue the notes; specific financing terms and closing steps were not detailed in the public record at the meeting.","A resolution to authorize issuance of taxable sewer revenue capital loan notes not to exceed $4,048,000 passed; council discussion tied the financing to a regional wastewater facility expansion and an industrial waste agreement with ADM.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6639633,"Clinton approves application for IEDA CDBG-CV funds to support YWCA shelter operations",143,525000,668000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3524205-e47c72fa74b71c26ae803603adf1d0d5&start=525&end=668","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3524205-e47c72fa74b71c26ae803603adf1d0d5/thumbnail_525000.jpg","/articles/6639633/Clinton-City/Clinton-County/Iowa/Clinton-approves-application-for-IEDA-CDBG-CV-funds-to-support-YWCA-shelter-operations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6639633-1aed7be2fbfcfc51365e6252c85e9e64/orig.mp4?Expires=1771164330&Signature=FPvDe4OMH3BpP7NWPlQ-We~3~lKi6x7rBEqcNAAejC0DL59YxbcLa7zLg1xsf2u1Pd9SGfPF8u1TyfHww1aLD8wKiDMZ-dB5rEj0NOoG~X0Dx-lXLfTj5rSydHFr3gHa-q~8gcjjUDaBHDnf0C9~~xOKinuta4ltfuL4vMAD14zzUtDR5QFjHMwvD10WaYTxpZ7jqAReRw-Ry4-SwjXAmJx~hrHNN5AJMElb0P8Z7Z7degWOsUdcBVxIEpbuvfFYbPUlzklJ21qHWkOFc0lYZe3C0HaNbsIe1JQz3Hk5DKZqlXF46YQzFGWF3JRAserLTcLt6B-7mOqZTPdGDLLA6g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Clinton City Council on May 27 reopened a public hearing and approved a resolution to apply for Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) funds to support YWCA Clinton's emergency shelter operations.

Tammy Johnson of the city clerk's office read the funding notice and application details aloud at the hearing. Johnson said the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) notified the city on April 14, 2025, that $2,000,000 in unobligated CDBG-CV funds were available statewide for emergency shelter assistance related to COVID-19. She said IEDA identified 14 eligible agencies statewide, including YWCA Clinton, and that the funding is provided on a noncompetitive basis and must be applied for through the city at no cost to the city.

The resolution authorizes submission of an application for the YWCA's shelter operations. Johnson told the council the contract would end on May 31, 2026, and that IEDA indicated approximately $50,000 \"will be available to the YWCA in Clinton,\" with a portion of the funds required to benefit low- and moderate-income persons and tracked through the homeless management information system coordinated entry process. Eligible uses listed at the hearing included emergency shelter operating expenses such as staffing, utilities, maintenance, insurance, hotel stays and non-congregate sheltering.

Johnson said the YWCA operates the coordinated entry housing crisis helpline for Clinton and Jackson counties and that the helpline has averaged roughly 600 calls per quarter. She said the Clinton-Jackson intake list over the past two years averaged 100 to 250 applications, representing one to eight people seeking housing crisis assistance per application. The Clinton Community School District was cited as reporting more than 200 students experiencing homelessness.

Council member Summers moved the resolution to approve the application; it was seconded and passed on a roll call vote.

No citizens spoke in opposition during the hearing. The city recorded that the application would be submitted no later than May 30, 2025, per the clerk's statement at the meeting.","The council reopened a public hearing and approved a resolution to submit a CDBG-CV application enabling the YWCA Clinton to receive emergency shelter operating funds, with a contract ending May 31, 2026.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6639636,"Clinton Fire Department promotes two members to lieutenant and engineer",150,116000,266000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3524205-e47c72fa74b71c26ae803603adf1d0d5&start=116&end=266","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3524205-e47c72fa74b71c26ae803603adf1d0d5/thumbnail_116000.jpg","/articles/6639636/Clinton-City/Clinton-County/Iowa/Clinton-Fire-Department-promotes-two-members-to-lieutenant-and-engineer","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6639636-8164051b0018a36d45465a402eb769f8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771164330&Signature=hdRnsvOy2hewyGzOXo5dBCoI9FsnSiF1tjM59-nSliROWQqLbgGO5OuKB~yFyczVDtKTK0oVdQv0up9brJ61UZf5QAPLi10Iyu7NL963lcVW~UXJ6T1XjkXlB9KeyFb-5BjNlU~eQnkE32ZOJyhOdbBSKHEVRulxlmNkmBfS3mf-QDrZ~EFWLCCcvoZsWmD6FtRKSekZqRZboI6W0UUt7Qiqw5-BbAPAZnjMW0Ehm1TqaOGRhvvvwaqC1ObBF768x3ritnSM4R4iaMBHsOS9L7GfbnuWeO-QOfM3XwQWf5SkLmHZWjtgZdlJyM~waTlVnDwDU~ZpcYDH3gN4F6CMjg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Clinton City Council on May 27 recognized two Clinton Fire Department members promoted from the department's certified promotional list.

Chief McQuiston introduced the promotions and said the department presented Darren Farrell for promotion to lieutenant and Chandler Sterk for promotion to engineer.

The promotions were described as recognition of the officers' dedication and service. According to the department statement read aloud at the meeting, Farrell began his career with the department on Oct. 24, 2017, and was previously promoted to engineer on Sept. 15, 2020. Sterk began his career with the department on May 4, 2020.

Both officers took the oath of office at the meeting. Farrell recited: \"To serve the citizens of the city of Clinton. With compassion, courage, and integrity. To preserve life and property.\" Sterk repeated a similar oath when sworn in as engineer.

Family members participated in the pinning ceremonies: Farrell's girlfriend, Cassie, performed the pinning for Farrell; Sterk's girlfriend, Paige, performed the pinning for Sterk. Mayor and council members joined in congratulating the two newly promoted officers.

The recognitions were ceremonial and did not require additional council action beyond the public acknowledgment at the meeting.","The Clinton City Council recognized Darren Farrell and Chandler Sterk with promotions in a pinning ceremony during its May 27 council meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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Council actions at a glance: May 27 meeting — campground renaming, sidewalk program, property sales, contracts and ordinances

Council authorizes up to $4.048 million in SRF notes for sewer revenue capital loan to complete RWF expansion

Clinton approves application for IEDA CDBG-CV funds to support YWCA shelter operations

Clinton Fire Department promotes two members to lieutenant and engineer