Council adopts routine resolutions, ordinances; sets hearings

The Clinton City Council on Oct. 7 adopted multiple routine resolutions and ordinances, set public hearings on two city-owned property sales and approved an ordinance changing a speed limit on part of Second Avenue South.

The council voted to approve: a sale of city property at 650 First Avenue to Colleen Snodgrass Hansen for $300; an underground electric easement agreement with Interstate Power and Light Company for improvements at 1319 Springdale Drive; agreements for audit services with Bar and Company LLC; payment to USA Concerts Peach Tree for a summer music festival; establishment of an infrastructure and systems operations specialist position in Information Technology; updates to the owner-occupied roof rehabilitation program administrative plan; a sewer user/wastewater services agreement related to the L'Omore collection system with Iowa American Water Company; and several routine board and commission appointments. The council also set public hearings on the proposed sale of city-owned property at 405 Seventh Avenue South and adopted an ordinance amending accessory dwelling unit regulations and an ordinance adjusting the speed limit on a portion of Second Avenue South (the council waived the two prior-reading requirement under Iowa Code section 380.3 prior to final passage).

Votes were recorded by roll call for each item. Most motions passed by unanimous roll call; the resolution approving payment to USA Concerts Peach Tree recorded one NO vote from Council member Shammers, with the remaining members voting yes.

The meeting also included proclamations recognizing October as Code Compliance Month and a range of routine administrative items placed on the consent agenda.

Ending: Council adjourned and scheduled its next meeting for 5 p.m. on Oct. 28, 2025.