Regular City Council - May 26 2026

The City of Clinton, Iowa held a regular City Council meeting on May 26, 2026. The meeting included recognition of police officers for their service and commendations. Key procurement-related discussions involved budget amendments for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, including additional expenses across various city funds such as general fund, road use, fireboat, aquatic center, and sewer repairs. The council approved a permanent electric line easement agreement with Interstate Power and Light Company and considered the vacation of certain alleys, though some council members expressed concerns about projects not being on the approved Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) list. Several resolutions were passed, including acceptance of property sale offers and approval of a farm lease agreement with Limestone Ridge LLC. The council also discussed a one-year labor agreement with police officers, including a 6% wage increase and changes to insurance contributions. Public hearings and extensive public comments focused on the proposed QTS mega data center project, with residents expressing concerns about groundwater usage, environmental impact, energy consumption, and community health and safety. The council deferred detailed discussion of the data center to a future committee of the whole meeting.