Votes at a glance: Clinton City Council approves infrastructure contracts, training and cleanup oversight on March 25

The Clinton City Council adopted a series of routine and project resolutions on March 25, 2025. Below is a summary of the actions the council recorded on the public record during the meeting.

Second Avenue South — Bridge/RCB culvert replacement (DDash2022) The council adopted a resolution accepting the bid and awarding the contract for the Second Avenue South bridge/RCB (twin box) culvert replacement project. Staff stated the work is fully funded by the federal government and referenced an amount described on the record as "not to exceed, 1.4" (units not specified in the meeting transcript). Council members discussed detour lengths and the reason additional funding was provided to ensure timely completion. The resolution was adopted.

Fifth Avenue North — Boat ramp parking lot resurfacing (G‑2025) The council adopted a resolution accepting the bid and awarding the contract for the Fifth Avenue North boat ramp parking lot resurfacing project. Council members said the project is long overdue and noted the city will identify about $13,000 to cover a shortfall so the work can proceed. The resolution was adopted.

TW Training — Leadership and development services The council adopted a resolution approving a contract with TW Training for leadership development and training services. The program described on the record included one‑on‑one sessions with department heads and council members and multi‑session group trainings scheduled for April–June. The resolution was adopted.

Brownfield cleanup — Amendment to oversight agreement (Impact7 / Eocene) The council adopted a resolution approving an amendment to the agreement with Impact7 (noted on the record as now known as Eocene) for oversight of work at 480 South Third Street (the former YMCA) as part of brownfield cleanup and revolving loan fund work. Staff said unforeseen conditions and extra onsite oversight (including asbestos abatement and handwork to separate structures) extended the schedule; staff stated the additional oversight is covered by the already‑approved revolving loan fund and does not increase the approved fund cap. The resolution was adopted.

Minimum assessment agreement — Rev Up LLC (HF 718 aftermath) The council approved a minimum assessment agreement between the City of Clinton and Rev Up LLC, a first such agreement referenced in light of state legislative changes (HF 718). Staff said the agreement establishes a baseline assessment to allow abatement of improvements in the city's urban renewal area; the transcript shows the abatement period for the commercial property is referenced as three years, with an end date shown on the record as Dec. 31, 2027. The resolution was adopted.

Establish public hearing — Vacated North/South alley adjacent to 3129 Garfield St. The council adopted a resolution establishing a public hearing to consider conveyance of a vacated alley adjacent to a private property on the north end of town. Staff noted the property owner has cared for the alley for many years and the alley is not used by the adjoining apartment complex. The hearing was scheduled as described in the resolution.

Other consent agenda items The council approved the consent agenda items presented at the meeting after a council member pulled specific items (for example item 6ad) for separate consideration. The meeting record shows the council approved claims listings and other routine items by roll call.

Votes and next steps All resolutions summarized above were adopted on the March 25 record; many items will require follow‑up by city staff for contracts, scheduling and coordination with state or federal partners. Where the transcript recorded specific shortfalls or timelines (for example the $13,000 gap on the boat ramp resurfacing), staff said they would identify funding and proceed.