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Votes at a glance: Clinton City Council actions, April 5, 2025
Summary
Summary of formal votes and actions taken by the Clinton City Council at the April 5 meeting, including grant submissions, property sales, appointments and ordinance readings.
The Clinton City Council took multiple formal actions April 5. Below is a brief summary of each item recorded in the meeting minutes.
- Submission of public transit grant applications: Council member Oberyn moved to adopt a resolution approving submission of public transit grant applications. Council discussion noted the update increased the award by about $67,000. The resolution was adopted by roll call (vote recorded as unanimous in the minutes).
- Sale of vacated north-south alley adjacent to 3129 Garfield Street: The council approved a resolution authorizing the sale of a vacated portion of the north-south alley adjacent to 3129 Garfield Street to Ed Leasing for $1,990, as described by the legal description read aloud. The resolution was adopted by roll call.
- Consent agenda and claims: The council approved the consent agenda and claims listings as presented during the meeting.
- Appointments to boards and commissions: The council approved mayoral recommendations, including reappointments and new appointments to the Civil Service Commission, Finance Committee, Historic Preservation Commission, Traffic Safety Commission and noted vacancies on other boards. Specific names read into the record included David Brown (Civil Service Commission), Brent Albertson (Finance Committee), Erin Everson (Historic Preservation Commission) and Patty Howard (Traffic Safety Commission).
- Resolution setting public hearing on FY2025-26 operating budget: The council set a public hearing date for the FY2025-26 operating budget; the resolution was approved by roll call.
- Sale of city-owned property at 549 Third Avenue South: The council adopted a resolution of intent to accept an offer from Linda Knothdorf in the amount of $5,000 and set a public hearing on the proposed sale at 549 Third Avenue South; the resolution was adopted.
- Ordinances and first readings: The council advanced several ordinances to first consideration, including a code update pertaining to sidewalks and an amendment to city code Section 34.22 regarding fire requirements. The sidewalk ordinance was read and advanced on first consideration; subsequent readings are required.
- Riverfront study and sewer loan meeting: The council adopted a resolution approving the riverfront development study (described on the resolution as a "riverfront development study master plan") and adopted a resolution fixing a date for a meeting to consider issuance of not-to-exceed $1,884,000 in sewer revenue capital loan notes; both resolutions were adopted by roll call (see separate articles for detailed discussion and vote tallies where recorded).
The minutes show individual roll-call results for many items; when a roll call was read aloud, the clerk recorded yes/no responses. For items where the minutes recorded dissent, those votes are noted in the related article. Where the clerk's roll call indicated unanimous approval, the item is listed as adopted without further breakdown.
