Regular City Council - Nov 10 2026

The City of Clinton, Iowa, regular City Council meeting was held on November 10, 2026 (the supplied recording metadata is dated November 11). Council approved the claims lists and a resolution selling city-owned property at 506 Second Avenue South to Silent E Investments for $200 through the Good Neighbor Lot Acquisition Program. It also approved the first reading of an ordinance conveying the Debuke Court right-of-way near 1029 College Avenue to Christopher and Kate Thompson for $4,800; two further readings are required. Council set a public hearing on another proposed property sale, with a member noting the city had approved $4,083 for demolition while the proposed sale price was $1,000. A professional-services agreement with Coldwell Banker House and Jeff for real estate brokerage and marketing services was moved and seconded, but the transcript does not include its vote or final disposition. The council also approved the second phase of tax-increment financing for public infrastructure at Riverstone Crossing and approved several board and commission appointments.

Much of the meeting concerned the second consideration of a data-center zoning ordinance. Members and residents debated setbacks, air-quality protections, backup generators, water and energy use, noise, health concerns, and the need for further review. Motions to table the ordinance and to increase the setback to 1,500 feet did not receive seconds and failed; council approved a set of non-substantive drafting corrections and revised the berm requirement to be completed before above-ground improvements are constructed. The transcript ends before a final vote on the ordinance, so its disposition is not shown. No contract award or data-center development agreement was approved in the portion provided.