Regular Committee of the Whole - Aug 11 2026

The City of Clinton, Iowa held a Regular Committee of the Whole meeting on August 11, 2026, focusing primarily on updates and discussions related to the Regional Wastewater Facility (RWF) plant and a data center ordinance timeline. The RWF plant update detailed the completion status of several contracts, ongoing issues with pre-treatment reactors handling ADM waste, and efforts to restore reactor health through daily meetings with stakeholders and the proprietary manufacturer. Discussions included operational challenges, chemical costs, and potential flow control measures to prevent future upsets. The committee also extensively discussed the data center ordinance process, emphasizing the need for public work sessions, citizen involvement, and a structured timeline for ordinance review and public hearings. Plans were made to hold a roundtable work session at Eagle Point Lodge starting September 1, 2026, to collaboratively review and amend the ordinance draft before proceeding to public hearings. No contract awards or direct procurement decisions were made during this meeting, but the discussions on the wastewater plant and ordinance process indicate ongoing project management and regulatory planning efforts.