Amended - Regular Committee of the Whole - May 26 2026

The City of Clinton, Iowa held a Regular Committee of the Whole meeting on May 26, 2026, where significant discussion focused on two main procurement-related topics. First, the council reviewed plans to rehabilitate the historic Lubers Fountain, including lining, plumbing, and fencing work, with an estimated cost of approximately $104,000. Funding sources were identified from bond proceeds from 2019A and 2022A, and the council approved moving forward with the bidding process contingent on verifying available funds. Second, the meeting extensively addressed the proposed development of a QTS data center campus in Clinton, a multi-billion dollar project expected to create construction jobs and long-term careers. The council and public expressed concerns about environmental impacts, water usage, fire safety, zoning, and transparency. After public comments and council deliberations, a motion passed unanimously to impose a 120-day moratorium on data center development to allow time for drafting and adopting a specific ordinance regulating such facilities. This moratorium aims to protect community interests and ensure thorough review before any development agreement is finalized. The meeting also included updates on ongoing work groups and community events.