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Among the formal actions adopted by motion and roll call were resolutions authorizing the sale of small parcels at 1604 North Third Street — a northerly 25-foot strip to Christopher Smith for $300 and a southerly 25-foot strip to Daniel Ivory for $300 — and the sale of 613 Second Avenue South to Devon Bray for $3,000. Council member Kearns read each resolution and moved adoption; each passed on unanimous roll-call votes.

The council also approved the final plat for Clinton Townhomes Subdivision and set a date for a public hearing on conveying an interest in 34 acres at the rail park to Super 8 Logistics LLC, a proposed industrial/transloading user. During the rail-park discussion staff described a phased approach for buildings and a target to close by April; councilors noted sale proceeds likely will be earmarked for county and capital needs.

On zoning and municipal code, the council waived two prior readings and adopted an ordinance vacating a north-south alley adjacent to Lots 9 and 11–14 in Blocks 8 Range 3 Buells Addition to Lyons, citing Iowa Code section 380.3 for the waiver. Separately the council advanced an ordinance amending multiple city-code chapters to update references to community development.

Parks staff described a CCDA (Community Catalyst/Downtown Assistance) grant application for a walking trail at Eagle Point Park. Josh Shakers of Parks and Recreation told council staff used city engineering to estimate a 6-foot-wide concrete path and that the project is on the capital-improvement program; the grant would provide $156,000 with a required owner match of up to $75,000. Council approved the grant submission and acknowledged an estimated $6,000 city contribution would be covered from existing park funds if the grant is awarded.

On appointments, Council member Warren asked for more time to review candidates for the Charter Review Commission and moved to table the mayor’s recommended list to the Feb. 25 meeting; the council voted to postpone the appointments.

What’s next: The city will hold the public hearing for the Super 8 Logistics conveyance on the date set by council and return on Feb. 25 to consider advisory appointments; other adopted items proceed to implementation per standard city procedures.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Regular City Council - Feb 11 2025 - Amended","oneSentenceSummary","The council adopted several routine resolutions and ordinances including three small property sales, a final plat, a CCDA grant match for an Eagle Point Park trail, and ordinances vacating an alley and updating zoning references; the council postponed advisory appointments to Feb. 25.","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},6667294,"Clinton advances RWRF renewable gas planning, schedules financing vote",410,1918000,2328000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2264327-ad2878533a3bfd6b76dd156fee46b9c3&start=1918&end=2328","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2264327-ad2878533a3bfd6b76dd156fee46b9c3/thumbnail_1918000.jpg","/articles/6667294/Clinton-City/Clinton-County/Iowa/Clinton-advances-RWRF-renewable-gas-planning-schedules-financing-vote","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6667294-3e610b19c33a93defa350b5f3bf544d2/orig.mp4?Expires=1775171057&Signature=akrw0CGrpFTS4W0Hz6y7LfotAWMQUoAF0nispVw3q3v5ZTUGyrPUSfc-WzbpY2hDK3cQ1kYgw0iZN31mCY4KIucANgimYwKIzfPb9r1d26AzIsS022DNU5D9A3q0Dz3SXmqolDBriMLYE3abfw79iIXS~nSdM1ZDCyMpQHXZ4U9hPIBCwWAYAYAWlL-WGiqmGneVbE3LM1u90pLAMyxNjRnCapD0bKf8sS9lCLLjnDfnAeWfk5tp6eBtul9hVBS2sCYSNE3lM7MKivmk2tz52OfI00332HkDzGxbmzBjRi8SVPADcwng3foL5QGC2tcafbYMec2J6DBnRqMQ697OBw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Clinton City Council on Feb. 11 approved hiring HDR Engineering Inc. to begin design work for a renewable-gas project at the city's regional wastewater resource facility (RWRF) and set a future meeting to consider issuing general obligation capital loan notes to address a debt-ratio shortfall tied to State Revolving Fund (SRF) financing.

Council member Oberyn introduced the engineering authorization, saying, “I have a resolution authorizing the commencement of work by HDR Engineering Inc. on the Clinton RWRF Renewable Gas Project. Move that this resolution be adopted as presented.” City staff explained the contract authorization covers initial design and cost-estimating work that will define equipment needs and allow the city to seek SRF loan terms.

Why it matters: Councilors said design information is necessary before the city can finalize a contract with ADM, a large industrial customer whose flows will affect plant operations, and to calculate loan principal and interest for an SRF application. Staff said the design work will be paid from the RWRF project budget and that the SRF loan would ultimately fund the equipment if the project proceeds.

City staff (identified in the meeting as Matt) described the approved authorization as two parts and said the part being funded now is part A, design work “to get a design with an estimated cost with, like, by line item of the equipment” so the city can present accurate figures to SRF lenders. Staff said the contract is “not to exceed $10,000” and that the cost will be reimbursed with SRF loan proceeds if the project moves forward.

During discussion councilors asked about schedule and operational timing. Staff said they expect to have the design estimate within roughly a month and warned that delays would prolong a period when the city may need to flare methane produced by ADM flows expected to arrive in October. Staff also said the city will evaluate federal tax credits and renewable identification numbers (RINs) as potential revenue streams when the detailed costs are available.

On a related financial item, the council adopted a resolution setting a date for a hearing on an authorization to issue not-to-exceed $2,000,500 in general obligation capital loan notes. City staff explained the step is intended to refund a portion of outstanding SRF debt and convert it to a short-term general obligation note to restore a required SRF debt-coverage covenant that had fallen below the federal/state-required threshold. Staff said the plan would produce a 1.12 debt ratio immediately and that projected industrial flows from ADM would raise the ratio substantially later in the year.

Councilors discussed payback terms. Staff said the plan calls for a three-year payoff schedule with an initial payment of about $591,000 this fiscal year and roughly $630,000 in subsequent years, noting those numbers are preliminary and subject to final interest rates. An Iowa Finance Authority representative was referenced as coordinating SRF and IFA terms.

What’s next: Staff will return with the HDR design deliverable and final loan terms for the council’s consideration at the date set for the financing vote. No final borrowing or construction work was approved on Feb. 11; the council approved design authorization and set the public meeting date to consider the loan.","The Clinton City Council authorized engineering design work for a renewable gas project at the city wastewater plant and set a date to consider issuing short-term general obligation notes to refund a State Revolving Fund loan, councilors said.","actionData","errors"]

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