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NOTICE OF FORFEITURE OF REAL E...

NOTICE OF FORFEITURE OF
REAL ESTATE CONTRACT
TO:
Gary Lee Crete, Jr.
Heather Marie Crete
241 4th Avenue North
Clinton, Iowa 52732
You and each of you are hereby notified:
1. The written contract dated November 14, 2024, and executed by EDOX Investments, LLC and Edis Fazliu, as Vendor, and Gary Lee Crete, Jr. and Heather Marie Crete as Vendees, recorded on November 14, 2024, in the Office of the Recorder of Clinton County, Iowa, recorded as document reference number 2024-06064, for the sale of the following described real estate:
The west thirty (30) feet of lot fifteen (15) in block eleven (11) North Addition to the Town, now City of Clinton, Iowa.
has not been complied with in the following particulars:
a) Failure to Make October 2025 payment 687.41
b) Late Payment â€" October 2025
50.00
c) Failure to Make November 2025 payment 687.41
d) Late Payment â€" November 2025 50.00
e) Failure to Make December 2025 payment 687.41
f) Late Payment â€" December 2025 50.00
g) Failure to Make January 2026 payment 687.41
Total: $2,899.64
2. The contract shall stand forfeited unless the parties in default, within 30 days after the completed service of this notice, shall perform the terms and conditions in default, and in addition pay the reasonable costs of serving this notice.
3. The amount of attorney fees claimed by the Vendors pursuant to Section 656.7 of the code of Iowa is $50.00 (not to exceed $50.00). Payment of the attorney fees is not required to comply with this notice in order to prevent forfeiture.
EDOX INVESTMENTS, LLC
and Edis Fazliu
Vendor
David M. Pillers
Attorney
ICIS PIN: AT0006214
Pillers & Richmond
1415 11th Street, Ste. A
PO Box 435
DeWitt, IA 52742
NOTE: If the Fair Debt Collection Practices ACT, 15 U.S.C. Â§Â§ 1692 et seq., applies to this communication.
Dates of second and third publication: March 12 & 19, 2026
Published: March 5, 12 & 19, 2026

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IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FO...

IN THE IOWA
DISTRICT COURT FOR
CLINTON COUNTY
EQUITY NO. EQCV051318
ORIGINAL NOTICE FOR
PUBLICATION
IOWA BANKERS MORTGAGE CORPORATION,
Plaintiff,
vs.
ANITA K. SHAMBO; SPOUSE OF ANITA K. SHAMBO; STATE OF IOWA-IOWA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; and PARTIES IN POSSESSION,
Defendants.
To the above-named Defendants:Anita K. Shambo, Spouse of Anita K. Shambo, and Parties in Possession
You are notified there was on February 5, 2026 filed in the Office of the Clerk of the above-named Court a Foreclosure Petition , which prays for foreclosure of a mortgage in favor of the Plaintiff on the property described herein and judgment in rem in the amount of $58,996.64 plus interest at the rate of 5.0% per annum from June 1, 2025, such amount equaling $8.08 per day, the costs of the action including title costs of $235.00, and reasonable attorney fees and that said sums be declared a lien upon the following-described premises from February 5, 2010, located in Clinton County, Iowa, to-wit:
An unplatted tract of land situated in the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of Section Fourteen (14), Township Eighty-one (81) North, Range Six (6), East of the 5th P.M., described as: Commencing at the center of said Section Fourteen (14); thence East on the South line of the said Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) a distance of Four Hundred Twenty-one and nine-tenths (421.9) feet; thence North 25 degrees 01' West a distance of Three Hundred Forty-nine and five-tenths (349.5) feet to an iron pipe state monument; thence North 60 degrees 51' West a distance of One Hundred Twenty-one and twenty-nine hundredths (121.29) feet to the Southerly line of Harrison Drive in the City of Clinton, Iowa, being the point of beginning of the tract herein to be described; thence South 60 degrees 51' East a distance of One Hundred Twenty-one and twenty-nine hundredths (121.29) feet; thence North 56 degrees 04' East a distance of One Hundred Ninety-nine and eight-tenths (199.8) feet; thence North 62 degrees 38' West a distance of Nine and three-tenths (9.3) feet; thence North 55 degrees 03' West a distance of Forty-five (45) feet; thence North 30 degrees 15' West a distance of Fifty and two-tenths (50.2) feet to the Southerly line of Harrison Drive in the City of Clinton, Iowa; thence South 57 degrees 58'40" West along the Southerly line of Harrison Drive a distance of Two Hundred Thirty-six and thirty-three hundredths (236.33) feet to the point of beginning
that the mortgage on the above-described real estate be foreclosed, that a special execution issue for the sale of as much of the mortgaged premises as is necessary to satisfy the judgment and for other relief as the Court may deem just and equitable. The attorney for the Plaintiff is Amy S. Montgomery, whose address is The Davis Brown Tower, 215 10th Street, Suite 1300, Des Moines, Iowa 50309-3993, Phone: (515) 288-2500, Facsimile: (515) 243-0654.
NOTICE
THE PLAINTIFF HAS ELECTED FORECLOSURE WITHOUT REDEMPTION. THIS MEANS THAT THE SALE OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY WILL OCCUR PROMPTLY AFTER ENTRY OF JUDGMENT UNLESS YOU FILE WITH THE COURT A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY THE SALE. IF YOU FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND, THE SALE WILL BE DELAYED UNTIL THREE MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT. YOU WILL HAVE NO RIGHT OF REDEMPTION AFTER THE SALE. THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE WILL BE ENTITLED TO IMMEDIATE POSSESSION OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY. YOU MAY PURCHASE AT THE SALE.
You must serve a motion or answer on or before the 9th day of April, 2026, and within a reasonable time thereafter, file your motion or answer, in the Iowa District Court for Clinton County, Iowa. You are notified that Clinton County District Court utilizes the Electronic Document Management System. You are directed to the Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16 for general rules and information on electronic filing and, in particular, Division VI regarding the protection of personal information in court filings. If you do not, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition.
If you need assistance to participate in court due to a disability, call the disability coordinator at 563-328-4145. Persons who are hearing or speech impaired may call Relay Iowa TTY (1 800 735 2942.) Disability coordinators cannot provide legal advice.
IMPORTANT
YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS.
Dates of second and third publications: March 12 & 19, 2026
Published: March 5, 12 & 19, 2026

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THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR CL...

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT
FOR CLINTON COUNTY
CASE NO. ESPR021341
NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA A. KEHRBERG, Deceased
To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Patricia A. Kehrberg, Deceased, who died on or about January 16, 2026:
You are hereby notified that on February 4, 2026, the Last Will and Testament of Patricia A. Kehrberg, deceased, bearing date of April 7, 2021, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Shannon Kehrberg was appointed Executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.
Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.
Dated February 4, 2026
Shannon Kehrberg
Executor of Estate
648 7th Avenue South
Clinton, Iowa 52732
David M. Pillers
ICIS#: AT0006214
Attorney for Executor
Pillers & Richmond
1127 N. 2nd Street
Clinton, Iowa 52732
Date of second publication:
March 12, 2026
Published: March 5 & 12, 2026

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THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND...

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT
IN AND FOR
CLINTON COUNTY
CASE NO. ESPR021318
NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JANE H. POTRATZ, Deceased
To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Jane H. Potratz, Deceased, who died on or about December 28, 2025:
You are hereby notified that on January 13, 2026, the Last Will and Testament of Jane H. Potratz, deceased, bearing date of December 16, 2024, was admitted to probate in the above-named court and that Rene S. Schwartzman was appointed Executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devises under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.
Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above-named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of t this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.
Dated February 2, 2026
Rene S. Schwartzman
Executor of the Estate
2820 Melanie Lane
Ogden, UT 84403
David M. Pillers
ICIS#: AT0006214
Attorney for Executor
Pillers & Richmond
1415 11th Street, Ste. A
PO Box 435
DeWitt, IA 52742
Date of second publication:
March 12, 2026
Published: March 5 & 12, 2026

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THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND...

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT
IN AND FOR
CLINTON COUNTY
CASE NO. ESPR021316
NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HENRY O. LANGREHR, Deceased
To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Henry O. Langrehr, Deceased, who died on or about April 23, 2025:
You are hereby notified that on January 12, 2026, the Last Will and Testament of Henry O. Langrehr, deceased, bearing date of May 19, 2005, was admitted to probate in the above-named court and that Karen Winters and Kay Schneider have been appointed Executors of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the disrict court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.
Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above-named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.
Dated: February 16, 2026
Karen Winters
Executor of the Estate
640 Smith Road
Prophetstown, IL 61277
Kay Schneider
Executor of the Estate
323 32nd Avenue North
Clinton, IA 52732
David M. Pillers
ICIS#: AT0006214
Attorney for Executors
Pillers & Richmond
1415 11th Street, Ste. A
PO Box 435
DeWitt, IA 52742
Date of second publication:
March 12, 2026
Published: March 5 & 12, 2026

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THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT CLINTO...

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT
CLINTON COUNTY
PROBATE NO. ESPR021363
NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GLORIA J. BYERS, Deceased
To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Gloria J. Byers, Deceased, who died on or about January 23, 2026.
You are hereby notified that on the 24th day of February, 2026, the last will and testament of Gloria J. Byers, deceased, bearing date of November 25, 2013 was admitted to probate in the above-named court and that Rebecca J. Powlistha was appointed Executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.
Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.
Dated this 24th day of February, 2026
Rebecca J. Powlistha
732 6th Ave South
Clinton, IA 52732
Kenneth F. Schoenauer
AT#00006988
Attorney for Executor
Kenneth F. Schoenauer, P.C.
230-4th Avenue South
Clinton, IA 52732
Date of second publication:
March 12, 2026
Published: March 5 & 12, 2026

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THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND...

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT
IN AND FOR
CLINTON COUNTY
CASE NO. ESPRO021332
NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHERYL LYNN MCCULLOUCH, Deceased
To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Cheryl Lynn McCullouch, Deceased, who died on or about December 20, 2025:
You are hereby notified that on January 26, 2026, the Last Will and Testament of Cheryl Lynn McCullouch, deceased, bearing date of March 20, 2015, was admitted to probate in the above-named court and that Billy G. McCullouch, Jr., was appointed Executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.
Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above-named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the date of mailing of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.
Dated February 3, 2026
Billy G. McCullouch, Jr.
Executor of the Estate
15494 155th Avenue
Maquoketa, IA 52060
David M. Pillers
ICIS#: AT0006214
Attorney for Executor
Pillers & Richmond
1415 11th Street, Ste. A
PO Box 435
DeWitt, IA 52742
Date of second publication:
March 12, 2026
Published: March 5 & 12, 2026

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NOTICE OF TRUST ADMINISTRATION...

NOTICE OF TRUST
ADMINISTRATION
To all persons regarding Larry J. Eliasen, deceased, who died on February 1, 2026:
You are hereby notified that the name and address of the currently acting trustee of the Larry J. Eliasen Declaration of Trust is:
Lonny J. Eliasen
595 Clover Hill Lane
LeClaire, IA 52753
Any action to contest the validity of the trust must be brought in the Ditstrict Court of Iowa for Clinton County within the later to occur of four (4) months from the date of second publication of this notice or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent settlor and the spouse of the decedent settlor whose identities are reasonably ascertainable. Any suit not filed within this period shall be forever barred.
Notice is further given that any person possessing a claim against the trust must mail proof of the claim to the trustee at the address listed above via certified mail, return receipt requested, by the later to occur of four (4) months from the second publication of this notice or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing of this notice if required, or the claim shall be forever barred unless paid or otherwise satisfied.
Dated this____day of February, 2026
Lonny J. Eliason
Trustee of the Larry J.Eliason
Declaration of Trust
u/t/a dated May 23, 1996
Prepared by:
Nicholas W. Heid
Attorney for Trustee
19670 Waller Road
Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-9961 (p)
heidlawoffices@gmail.com
At0013711
Date of second publication:
March 10, 2026
Published: March 3 & 10, 2026

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CITY OF CLINTON NOTICE OF PUBL...

CITY OF CLINTON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED CONVEYANCE OF THE NORTH/ SOUTH ALLEY ADJACENT TO 78 31ST AVENUE NORTH LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS ELIJAH BUELLS ADDITION, BLOCK 8, RANGE 3, INCLUDING LOTS 1 TO 8, 13, 14, 15 AND 16 TO SILENT E INVESTMENTS LLC FOR $267.20
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the Clinton City Hall, 611 South 3rd Street, Clinton, Iowa, before the Clinton City Council for the purpose of soliciting written and oral comments on the proposal to convey the 16.5-foot wide north/south alley adjacent to 78 31st Avenue North (legally described as the adjacent to Elijah Buell's Addition, Lots 1 to 8, Block 8, Range 3, 23 foot strip adjacent on north and south 30 feet of Lot 13, and all of Lot 14, Block 8, Range 3, south 85 feet of Lots 15 and 16, Block 8, Range 3, south 85 feet north/south alley adjacent and 21 foot strip of 31st Avenue North abutting on south except the east 13 feet of Lots 2 to 7 and except 496 square feet in northeast corner of parcel) to Silent E Investments LLC for $267.20.
A copy of the petition may be obtained from the City Clerk's Office in City Hall, 611 South 3rd Street, Clinton, Iowa.
Any interested person may appear in person or submit their comments in writing at said public hearing. Also, any written comments may be submitted to: City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 611 South 3rd Street, Clinton, Iowa.
City of Clinton, Iowa
By:Jason Craft, P.E.
City Engineer
City Hall
Clinton, Iowa 52732
Published: March 3, 2026

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CITY OF CLINTON CITY COUNCIL B...

CITY OF CLINTON
CITY COUNCIL
BUDGET MEETING
FEBRUARY 19, 2026
PRESENT:Maddasion, Lee, Obren, Seeley, Determan, Turpen, Winter, and Kearns
ABSENT:
1.ROLL CALL
2.SEWER FUND
2.aSewer Revenue Fund 511
Action taken with item 2.d
2.bWater Pollution Control Account Fund 512
Action taken with item 2.d
2.cSewer Improvement Fund 521
Action taken with item 2.d
2.dSewer Sinking Fund 536
Finance Director Manrique stated that they brought back the sewer fund for discussion due to some changes that were made. Administrator Brooke stated to think of the fund as 4 buckets. Administrator Brooke stated that the sewer fund was nearly the same size as the general fund. Director Manrique stated that Fund 511 was mainly operations, such as payroll and other related expenses.
Administrator Brooke stated that revenues less expenses ended at $9.9 million. Administrator Brooke stated that the jump from $8.4 million in FYE 25 to $26 million in FYE26 was due to the industrial side revenues from ADM. Administrator Brooke stated that he was working with ADM to discuss how they would be covering those expenses. Administrator Brooke stated that this budget included the general fund receiving $1 million in transfers from the sewer fund. Mayor Maddasion inquired if there were any issues due to industrial flow lacking. Administrator Brooke stated that there would not be after it was fully operational. Mayor Maddasion inquired if the budgeted industrial surcharge was at the new rate. Administrator Brooke answered in the affirmative.
Administrator Brooke stated that the original rate of $3.45 was due to the taxable and non-taxable loans, with ADM being taxable and the City being non-taxable. Administrator Brooke stated that they had to budget a roughly $5.2 million increase which brought the new rate to $4.85. Administrator Brooke stated that they may look into getting a local loan to cover the additional expenses. Councilmember Lee inquired what kept pushing the expenses back for another year as it was in FYE 2026. Administrator Brooke stated he was cautiously optimistic that the plant would be fully operational soon.
Councilmember Seeley stated that the City budgeted $11 million in revenue last year but that we are only at $1 million this year so far. Councilmember Seeley inquired how that would affect our financial outlook. Administrator Brooke stated that the $11 million was taking into account the new RWRF facility being fully operational. Administrator Brooke stated that once the facility was fully operational, ADM would start paying on their 7.9 million gallons.
Councilmember Seeley stated he wanted to see a clearer picture on how FYE26 would end. Administrator Brooke stated that if revenues do not meet the expected amounts, expenses will fall accordingly and it would help to even each other out. Administrator Brooke stated that when the flare was activated, it would help and allow them to operate at full flow. Administrator Brooke stated that once full flow is reached, ADM's contract would go into effect, and they would start paying all their fees. Councilmember Seeley inquired when the plant would be fully operational. Administrator Brooke stated that with the current conditions it should be soon, as soon as May 1, 2026. Councilmember Kearns stated that the main concern was that the plant has not realized its full potential. Councilmember Seeley requested that Administrator Brooke and Director Manrique give council a better picture before he is comfortable voting on this matter.
Determan made a motion to approve the Sewer Revenue (Fund 511), Water Pollution Control Account (Fund 512), Sewer Improvement (Fund 521), and Sewer Sinking (Fund 536) Funds, as presented. Seeley seconded the motion.
Councilmember Seeley stated he felt the council should not approve the sewer fund at this time until they had a clearer picture. Councilmember Lee questioned what the changes were from the last meeting. Director Manrique stated that they changed some transfers and additional line items. Councilmember Obren stated that we were just looking at where we were now and where we were going and that they were trying to get it to council floor for additional discussion at a council meeting.
Councilmember Seeley stated he felt they have not worked through it yet and still wants further clarification of certain amounts and line items. Councilmember Seeley mentioned that we are currently under a consent decree with DNR and inquired if we had anything budgeted to meet those obligations. Administrator Matt stated he had spoken with the DNR and was approved for a one year pause on the obligations. Councilmember Kearns suggested they pause discussion on the sewer for now and move on to the other funds.
RESULT:DEFEATED. 3-4
MOVER:Determan
SECONDER:Seeley
YES:Obren, Determan, and Turpen
NO:Lee, Seeley, Winter, and Kearns
Seeley made a motion to reconsider the sewer funds. Lee seconded the motion.
RESULT:Carried 7-0
MOVER:Seeley
SECONDER:Lee
YES:Lee, Obren, Seeley, Determan, Turpen, Winter, and Kearns
Kearns made a motion to postpone Sewer Fund to next budget meeting. Seeley seconded the motion.
RESULT:Carried 7-0
MOVER:Kearns
SECONDER:Seeley
YES:Lee, Obren, Seeley, Determan, Turpen, Winter, and Kearns
3.TRANSIT (MTA) FUND
3.aTransit Operations Fund 551
Administrator Brooke stated the fund was in a deficit because it helped the city to receive more money in the capital fund when ordering busses. Administrator Brooke stated the fund had always been budgeted as a deficit. Councilmember Seeley inquired where the deficit was made up. Administrator Brooke stated that the deficit was never made up. Director Manrique stated he will look into the fund and find out how the deficit was normally resolved.
Administrator Brooke stated that fund 551 was the operational side and fund 555 was the capital side. Administrator Brooke stated that $1.03 million was from federal and $268,000 was from state. Director Manrique stated it was a roughly 10% increase in funding. Councilmember Seeley inquired how this deficit was paid. Director Manrique stated fund 555 currently had $560,000 and fund 551 had a deficit of $45,000 now. Councilmember Lee inquired if it was paid from the general fund. Administrator Brooke stated that it was not.
Councilmember Winter inquired if the City received funds from when Highway 136 (North) Bridge was closed. Mayor Maddasion answered in the affirmative and stated it was roughly $18,000. Administrator Brooke stated he knew that going forward they would need a clearer picture of this fund and need to find out how it was paid. Councilmember Seeley inquired if there was some funding that was paying for it that council was not aware of. Director Manrique stated there were no transfer in accounts in fund 551 and that it likely had never received transfers in from any other accounts. Administrator Brooke stated that fund 551 and fund 555 could balance each other out at end of year.
Councilmember Seeley inquired if the funds in fund 555 was already allocated to busses that have been ordered. MTA Director Griffin answered in the affirmative and stated that they had two cutaway busses ordered already.
3.bTransit Capital Fund 555
Determan made a motion to approve the Transit Operations (Fund 551) and Capital Funds (Fund 555), as presented. Obren seconded the motion.
Councilmember Seeley inquired how they planned to pay the $567,000 deficit. Administrator Brooke stated he had originally included $1 million on the levy to cover this but that he did not want to proceed with that as it was not clear what deficit they were clearing.
Councilmember Winter inquired how much was allocated for the two small buses that were ordered. MTA Director Griffin answered it was roughly $140,000-150,000, of which they paid 15%. Administrator Brooke inquired where the salary for MTA was coming from. Councilmember Lee inquired what was the account history.
Councilmember Seeley stated that the FYE25 budget appeared to show a $2 million grant, but it did not appear on the actual. Councilmember Winter stated that all the city busses were getting cameras put in and inquired if the funds for the cameras came from IT or MTA. IT Director Entwistle stated the new busses did not have cameras installed and that we were outfitting both the new and the old busses with cameras. Director Entwistle stated the funds came from a CIP project from two years ago.
Councilmember Kearns suggested that council wait to approve this fund as well. Councilmember Obren inquired if we could just place all these items on a council agenda and discuss it there. Mayor Maddasion stated he felt it was better to hash it out in a budget meeting first so that it was in its final form for the council meeting. Councilmember Seeley inquired if they had time to hold another budget meeting. Administrator Brooke answered in the affirmative and stated that the council would just need to set some public hearings at the next council meeting. Director Manrique inquired if council would be ready to accept the draft levy at the next budget meeting should one be held in order to publish them on time.
Determan made a motion to rescind prior motion to approve the Transit Funds. Obren seconded the motion.
RESULT:Carried 7-0
MOVER:Determan
SECONDER:Obren
YES:Lee, Obren, Seeley, Determan, Turpen, Winter, and Kearns
4.GENERAL FUND
4.aFY27 General Fund Revenue 101
Discussion taken with item 4.b
4.bFY27 General Fund Expenses 101
Administrator Brooke explained the basic idea of the general fund and the breakdowns. Councilmember Lee inquired what the $800,000 increase in licensing and permits was for. Director Manrique states a large part was due to an increase in franchise fees. Administrator Brooke stated that the franchise fee is currently at $4 million but with Atlas Roofing coming online in FYE 27 they estimated it at $4.3 million. Mayor Maddasion inquired how much Atlas Roofing would realistically increase the budget. Administrator Brooke stated they did a deep dive on properties, factoring the mild winter and summer.
Councilmember Seeley inquired how they calculated interest on the balances. Administrator Brooke stated the budget was $550,000 in FYE 26 so they budgeted $525,000 for FYE27. Councilmember Turpen inquired how the animal licenses and fines amount was calculated and whether it was too high or not. Councilmember Obren stated that new animal license fees usually aren't realized until March. Administrator Brooke stated they took a conservative approach to this item. Director Manrique stated they averaged $7,800 per year for animal licenses and they averaged $4,700 in fines. Administrator Brooke stated they have $65,000 set aside in the police fund for animals and that fines would come from that.
Fire Chief McQuistion stated that they were waiting on a big permit to come in and the permit and licensing budget might still balance out. Administrator Brooke stated the city still had several projects coming up that could increase the proposed $4.4 million budget. Councilmember Seeley inquired where the general fund is sitting now. Director Manrique stated that there was $3.16 million in the fund now. Mayor Maddasion stated his biggest concern was the bottom-line totals and inquired how the City will mitigate for a deficit. Administrator Brooke stated that most of it was from unexpected items. Director Manrique stated that this budget factors in a 3% wage increase and keeping the employees share of their health insurance where it was.
Mayor Maddasion inquired that if the City had cash to spend, why would the position end up negative. Director Manrique stated that it was mainly attributed to the general fund. Administrator Brooke stated that the key cost drivers were wages and health benefits, with police and fire being the largest items. Administrator Brooke listed some notable changes and stated that we were still being fiscally responsible. Councilmember Seeley stated that he was very concerned that some of the numbers were too speculative.
Councilmember Kearns stated that the City was always under budget on permits and should adjust accordingly. Councilmember Winter stated that we need to look at the State changes as well. Administrator Brooke stated he would know more later this month as the timing on these meeting are not the best. Administrator Brooke stated he wanted to do a 12-month deep dive, to review staffing, schedules, overtime, consolidation, reevaluating health benefits, and additional technology support. Administrator Brooke stated he doesn't know if it was feasible to figure all of this out by April 30th when the budget was due. Councilmember Kearns stated she was hoping this review had already started and stated that the City should look at 10 percent departmental cuts as well. Councilmember Seeley stated many projects do not realize their benefits right away such as the casino. Director Manrique stated that going forward he wanted to start budget planning earlier in the year than usual.
Councilmember Winter stated he wanted to have a placeholder for $750,000 to $850,000 for any state changes that occur. Mayor Maddasion stated that 5 years ago the City made a plan to cover deficit by implementing the franchise fee and now we were still facing a deficit 5 years later. Councilmember Lee stated that he has been seeing these same problems facing our surrounding towns as well. Councilmember Lee stated he would like to see this budget more in line with the FYE26 budget.
Administrator Brooke stated that the City could lose even more from the general fund if certain bills in the Iowa senate went through. Councilmember Winter wanted to factor the potential State changes in now. Councilmember Kearns inquired if council needed to discuss a hiring freeze at this time. Councilmember Seeley stated he didn't want to see these issues compound to the FYE2028 budget. Councilmember Obren stated his concern was the fact that we do not know what the State is going to do.
Administrator Brooke stated that he estimated the cost of salary and wages at $160,000 per person. Councilmember Seeley stated that the union negotiations were still ongoing and that they could affect the budget as well. Councilmember Seeley inquired if anything was coming out of the general fund that should not be. Administrator Brooke stated that there was nothing significant. Mayor Maddasion stated that this budget was roughly a 9% increase from last year. Director Manrique stated that departments salary and wages make up roughly 80% of expenses.
Mayor Maddasion stated he would keep an eye on the State changes that were upcoming and inform council of his findings. Councilmember Lee stated he would like to see a revised budget estimate with a $1.5 million decrease in revenues and expenses. Councilmember Winter stated that he would like to see a revised budget estimate that includes $785,000 set aside for the state changes. Councilmember Seeley stated he would like to see multiple scenarios with some different funding amounts.
5.TRANSFERS
5.aTransfers
Administrator Brooke review the transfers.
6.CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR FY27
6.aFY27 Capital Improvement Plan
Administrator Brooke reviewed the FY27 CIP list. Administrator Brooke discussed that certain items might not seem as important but some things had requirements that made them have a higher priority. Councilmember Seeley stated that he thought it was strange that the city hall roof was not priority but a street sweeper was. Administrator Brooke stated that certain items and grants on the list must be in an urban renewal area to receive the dollars. Administrator Brooke stated that the CIP committee organized the list in order of priority before giving it to council.
Obren made a motion to put the CIP on the next Regular City Council agenda on February 24, 2026 to set a public hearing. Winter seconded the motion.
RESULT:Carried 7-0
MOVER:Obren
SECONDER:Winter
YES:Lee, Obren, Seeley, Determan, Turpen, Winter, and Kearns
7.DEBT
7.aDebt Service Fund - Schedule of Outstanding G.O. Capital Loan Notes and G.O. Capacity
Administrator Brooke stated that council should review the referenced long-term debt on the tax levy.
8.CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS
8.aManufacturing Drive Project Fund F405
Administrator Brooke discussed the Manufacturing Drive project fund.
8.bRail Park Fund F437
Administrator Brooke discussed the sale of the rail park to HOBO. Administrator Brooke stated the sale would be complete by June 1st, 2026.
8.cPavement Management Fund F471
Administrator Brooke discussed the Pavement Management fund and how it was covered on the CIP.
8.dVision Iowa Projects Fund F488
Administrator Brooke explained the Vision Iowa Fund.
Determan made a motion to approve the Manufacturing Drive Project Fund 405, Rail Park Fund 437, Pavement Management Fund 471, and Vision Iowa Projects Fund 488, as discussed. Councilmember Seeley inquired if Hotel Motel had to be used for recreation. Administrator Brooke answered in the affirmative. Councilmember Seeley inquired what projects were currently coming out of this fund. Parks and Recreation Director Eggers stated that the Pickleball center and the playground equipment came from this fund. Lee seconded the motion.
RESULT:Carried 7-0
MOVER:Determan
SECONDER:Lee
YES:Lee, Obren, Seeley, Determan, Turpen, Winter, and Kearns
9.TAX LEVY SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
9.aTort Liability Fund F258
Administrator Brooke stated that the tort liability budget was $840,000 which was the same as last year.
9.bPolice & Fire Retirement Fund F261
Administrator Brooke stated that the Police and Fire retirement was based off of Director Manrique's estimation. Councilmember Seeley inquired if the budget amount was prepaid. Administrator Brooke answered in the affirmative. Councilmember Lee inquired if we can put a cap on the premiums. Administrator Brooke stated that he was working on that currently. Director Manrique stated that the numbers could change depending on the Police and Fire union meetings.
Director Manrique stated that the excise tax amount was from gas and utility numbers at the levy rate that was set. Administrator Brooke explained that the excise is portion of total tax amount that comes out.
9.cFICA/Medicare/IPERS Fund F265
9.dEmployee Benefits Fund F268
Administrator Brooke stated that we have been able to buy down the employee benefits in past years but that we may not be able to do so this year due to other outstanding health bills.
Obren made a motion to approve the Tax Levy Special Revenue Funds (Tort Liability Fund 258, Police & Fire Retirement Fund 261, FICA/Medicare/IPERS Fund 265, and Employee Benefits Fund 268), as discussed. Lee seconded the motion.
RESULT:Carried 7-0
MOVER:Obren
SECONDER:Lee
YES:Lee, Obren, Seeley, Determan, Turpen, Winter, and Kearns
10.SELF FUNDED HEALTH INSURANCE FUND F625
10.aF625 Self-Funded Health Insurance
Administrator Brooke stated that he was hoping to end in a surplus with this fund. Councilmember Seeley noted that it appeared that this fund was estimated exactly the same as last year.
Determan made a motion to approve the Self-Funded Health Insurance Fund 625 as discussed. Lee seconded the motion.
RESULT:Carried 7-0
MOVER:Determan
SECONDER:Lee
YES:Lee, Obren, Seeley, Determan, Turpen, Winter, and Kearns
11.PROPOSED TAX LEVY FOR FY2027
11.aAdministrator Brooke explained the debt service and the consolidated general fund levy estimate and its line items. Administrator Brooke stated that the proposed tax levy was $17.27 which is roughly $2 more than last year. Director Manrique stated he hoped that there was no interest in dropping the levy as that would make it the new normal. Administrator Brooke stated that council could also take money out of the local options sale tax and place it in the general fund to lower the debt service level.
Councilmember Kearns stated she felt that the City needed to realize some cuts before increasing the levy. Administrator Brooke stated that although a lower levy was more attractive to citizens, it also meant the City provides a lower service level to the community. Administrator Brooke stated that people move to Clinton for safety and public amenities, which a lower levy would prevent.
12.ADJOURNMENT
Determan moved to adjourn at 5:15 P.M. No roll call taken.
Chase Zuidema
Deputy City Clerk
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THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT
FOR CLINTON COUNTY
CASE NO. ESPR021354
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM M. CLAUSSEN, Deceased.
To All Persons Interested in the Estate of William M. Claussen, Deceased, who died on or about January 23, 2026.
You are hereby notified that on February 23, 2026, the Last Will and Testament of William M. Claussen, deceased, bearing date of June 9, 2014, was admitted to probate in the above-named court and that Dawn M. Howe was appointed Executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.
Notice is hereby given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.
Dated on February 23, 2026
Dawn M. Howe
Nicholas W. Heid
ICIS#: AT0013711
Attorney for the Administrator
Heid Law Offices, LLC
19670 Waller Road
Fulton, Illinois 61252
Date of second publication:
March 7, 2026
Published: February 28 & March 7, 2026

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CLINTON COMMUNITY
SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATOIN
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Clinton Administration Center
FEBRUARY 23, 2026
Members Present: Megan Dove, Natalie Fullick, Mike House, Matt Lorenzen, James McDonnell, Curt Miller and Superintendent Golden. Andy Fergurson was absent
Call to Order: Board President House called the meeting to order at 5:00 P.M.
Mission Statement: McDonnell read the mission statement.
Consent Agenda: Motion #1833-2-23-26, McDonnell moved, seconded by Miller, to approve the consent agenda along with the addendum. The motion was adopted 6-0.
Classified and Certified Employee Changes: Hired Rebecca Lewison as Bluff Paraeducator with a salary of $14.51/hr. Resignations from Jennifer Kasterke as CMS Math Teacher effective June 2, 2026, and Abilgail Temple as CHS Assistant Cheer Coach. Retirements from Debra Moore as Jefferson Title I Teacher and TLC PLC Leader effective June 2, 2026; Benjamin Logan as Eagle Heights Vocal Music Teacher effective June 2, 2026; Robin Paulline as CHS Primary Secretary effective February 13, 2026; and Theresa Williams as Administration Center Human Resources Executive Assistant effective June 30, 2026.
- Contract with RelayHub LLC for a period of July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2029.
Presentations:
School Budget: CFO Cindy McAleer presented the district budget
New Business:
1. Public Hearing #1 - Budget: Motion #1834-2-23-26, moved McDonnell, seconded by Fullick. Motion carried 6-0. The board moved to set the first public hearing for Monday, March 23rd at 5:30 PM at the highest overall tax rate of $15.58569 based on the fact that SSA has not been set.
Board Training:
IASB Board Development Director, Tammi Drawbaugh spoke on the roles and responsibilities of a
school board and school board self-evaluation.
Other Pertinent Items to Come Before the Board: None
Calendar of Events:
Next Scheduled Meetings:
Regular Board meeting, March 9, 2026, 5:30 P.M., Clinton Administration Center
Committee of the Whole meeting, March 23, 2026, 5:00 P.M., Clinton Administration Center
Adjourn: The board adjourned at 7:55 P.M., moved by McDonnell, seconded by Dove.
Mike House, Board President
Cindy McAleer, Board Secretary
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NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S
LEVY AND SALE
IOWA DISTRICT COURT
COURT CASE EQCV050982
CLINTON COUNTY
SPECIAL EXECUTION
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC
PLAINTIFF
VS.
DAWN MURPHY AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT E. HUDSON AND PARTIES IN POSSESSION
DEFENDANT (Judgment Debtor)
As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) real estate to satisfy the judgment. The property is to be sold is described below:
Lot seventeen (17) and the westerly ten (10) feet of lot eighteen (18), Cameron Oaks Second Addition in the City of Clinton, Clinton County, Iowa.
Locally Known as:
2340 Lafayette Terrace
Clinton, Iowa 52732
The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows:
Date of Sale March 27, 2026
Time of Sale 9:30 AM
Place of Sale Clinton County Courthouse, 612 N. 2nd St., Clinton, IA 52732
This sale not subject to redemption
Property exemption: Certain money or property may be exempt. Contact your attorney promptly to review specific provisions of the law and file appropriate notice, if applicable.
Judgment Amount $134,227.25
Costs $445.00
Accruing Costs PENDING
Interest $2,447.07
Date: February 17, 2026
Sheriff Bill Greenwalt
Clinton County, Iowa
Civil Director Laura Davis
Attorney
Matthew E. Laughlin
215 10th Street, Suite 1300
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Ph# (515) 288-2500
Date of second publication:
March 5, 2026
Published: February 26 & March 5, 2026

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IN THE IOWA DISRICT
COURT FOR
CLINTON COUNTY
(JUVENILE DIVISION)
JUVENILE NO. JVJV007217
IN THE INTEREST OF
M.B.,
CHILD
STATE OF IOWA:
CLINTON COUNTY
TO SAID: ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PUTATIVE FATHERS OF SAID CHILD.
You are hereby notified that there is now on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Juvenile Court in the Clinton County Courthouse, Clinton, Iowa a Petition filed at the direction of the Clinton County Attorney's Office alleging that the parents' parental rights of the child in the above-captioned matter should be terminated. For further details, contact the clerk's office. The petitioner's attorney is CAMILLE KAHN. See petition on file.
You are further notified that the Court has set the Termination of Parental Rights hearing on said Petition for APRIL 8, 2026, AT 1:30 P.M. which you are directed to be present.
You are further notified of your right to counsel. If you desire, but are unable to employ counsel, such counsel shall be appointed by the Court.
Dated this 20th day of February, 2026.
Dates of second and third publication: March 5 & 12, 2026.
Published: February 26 and March 5 & 12, 2026.

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IN THE IOWA DISTRICT
COURT FOR
CLINTON COUNTY
(JUVENILE DIVISION)
JUVENILE NO. JVJV007223
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION -
CHILD IN NEED
OF ASSISTANCE
ADJUDICATION HEARING
IN THE INTEREST OF
A.R.,
CHILD
STATE OF IOWA:
CLINTON COUNTY
TO SAID: JULIA KUROKAWA, MOTHER OF SAID CHILD.
You are hereby notified that there is now on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Juvenile Court in the Clinton County Courthouse, Clinton, Iowa a Petition filed at the direction of the Clinton County Attorney's Office alleging that the child in the above-captioned matter is a child in need of assistance. For further details, contact the clerk's office. The petitioner's attorney is CAMILLE KAHN. See petition on file.
You are further hereby notified that the Court has set the Termination of Parental Rights hearing on said Petition for APRIL 8, 2026, AT 3:00 P.M., which you are directed to be present.
You are further notified of your right to counsel. If you desire, but are unable to employ counsel, such counsel shall be appointed by the Court.
Dated this 20th day of February, 2026.
Dates of second and third publication: March 5 & 12, 2026
Published: February 26 & March 5 & 12, 2026

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CITY OF CLINTON NOTICE OF PUB...

CITY OF CLINTON
NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING -
CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PLAN
To Whom It May Concern:
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held at 5:00 p.m. on March 10, 2026, at the Clinton City Hall, 611 South 3rd Street, Clinton, Iowa, before the Clinton City Council for the purpose of soliciting written and oral comments on the proposed Capital Improvement Plan for FY2027.
Any interested person may appear in person or submit their comments in writing at said public hearing. Also, any written comments may be submitted to: City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 611 South 3rd Street, Clinton, Iowa.
City of Clinton, Iowa
By: Krista Taplin
City Clerk
City Hall
Clinton, Iowa 52732
Published: February 26, 2026

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THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT
FOR CLINTON COUNTY
CASE NO. ESPR021349
NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR AND NOTICE
TO CREDITORS
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CAROL A. LUEDERS, Deceased.
To: All persons interested in the Estate of Carol A. Lueders, Deceased, who died on or about September 16, 2025:
You are hereby notified that on February 19, 2026, the Last Will and Testament of Carol A. Lueders, deceased, bearing date of March 4, 2015, was admitted to probate in the above-named Court and Shelby L. Lueders was appointed Executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the Will must be brought in the District Court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this Notice or one month from the date of mailing of this Notice to all heirs of the Decedent and devisees under the Will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.
Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the Clerk of the above-named District Court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.
Dated: February 21, 2026
Shelby L. Lueders
Executor
6637 Laurel Rd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73162
Robert J. McGee
ICIS#: AT0005242
Attorney for Executor
Robert J. McGee, P.C.
1226N. 2nd St.
Clinton, IA 52732
Date of second publication:
March 5, 2026
Published: February 26 and March 5, 2026

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CITY OF CLINTON
NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLINTON, STATE OF IOWA, ON THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $9,425,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES OF THE CITY (FOR ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSES), AND THE HEARING ON THE ISSUANCE THEREOF
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Clinton, State of Iowa, will hold a public hearing on the 10th day of March, 2026, at 5:00 P.M., in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 611 South Third Street, Clinton, Iowa, at which meeting the Council proposes to take additional action for the authorization of a Loan Agreement and the issuance of not to exceed $9,425,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, for essential corporate purposes, to provide funds to pay the costs of the opening, widening, extending, grading and drainage of the right-of-way of streets, sidewalks, trails, highways, avenues, alleys, and public grounds; the construction, reconstruction, and repairing of any street, sidewalk and streetscape improvements, with related signage, utility, traffic control devices, street lighting fixtures, and the acquisition of real estate for such purposes; the rehabilitation and improvement of parks already owned, including facilities, equipment and improvements commonly found in city parks; the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, enlargement and improvement of bridges, culverts, grade crossings and approaches; equipping the police department; equipping the fire department; equipping the public works and street departments; the reconstruction and improvement of the airport; the acquisition of ambulances and ambulance equipment; and the acquisition, restoration, or demolition of abandoned, dilapidated, or dangerous buildings, structures or properties or the abatement of a nuisance. Principal and interest on the proposed Loan Agreement will be payable from the Debt Service Fund.
The annual increase in property taxes as the result of the issuance on a residential property with an actual value of one hundred thousand dollars is estimated not to exceed $35.05. This estimate only considers the impact on property taxes of financing authority established by this hearing for the above-described project(s). The note may be issued in one or more series over a number of years. Finance authority established by this hearing may be combined with additional finance authority, causing the estimate for the annual increase in property taxes for the entire issuance to be greater than the estimate stated herein. Changes in other levies may cause the actual annual increase in property taxes to vary.
At the above meeting the Council shall receive oral or written objections from any resident or property owner of the City to the above action. After all objections have been received and considered, the Council will at the meeting or at any adjournment thereof, take additional action for the authorization of a Loan Agreement and the issuance of the Notes to evidence the obligation of the City thereunder or will abandon the proposal to issue said Notes.
This notice is given by order of the City Council of the City of Clinton, State of Iowa, as provided by Sections 384.24A and 384.25 of the Code of Iowa.
Dated this 26th day of February, 2026.
City Clerk
City of Clinton
State of Iowa
Published: February 26, 2026

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CITY OF CLINTON
NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLINTON, STATE OF IOWA, ON THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $795,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES OF THE CITY (FOR GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSES), AND THE HEARING ON THE ISSUANCE THEREOF
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Clinton, State of Iowa, will hold a public hearing on the 10th day of March, 2026, at 5:00 P.M., in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 611 South Third Street, Clinton, Iowa, at which meeting the Council proposes to take additional action for the authorization of a Loan Agreement and the issuance of not to exceed $795,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, for general corporate purposes, bearing interest at a rate of not to exceed nine (9) per centum per annum, the Notes to be issued to provide funds to pay the costs of the acquisition, reconstruction, construction, improvement and equipping of City Hall, recreation buildings, community centers, recreation grounds and parks; and the acquisition, construction, improvement and equipping of city garages and municipal transit system facilities. Principal and interest on the proposed Loan Agreement will be payable from the Debt Service Fund.
At any time before the date of the meeting, a petition, asking that the question of issuing such Notes be submitted to the legal voters of the City, may be filed with the Clerk of the City in the manner provided by Section 362.4 of the Code of Iowa, pursuant to the provisions of Sections 384.24A and 384.26 of the Code of Iowa.
At the above meeting the Council shall receive oral or written objections from any resident or property owner of the City to the above action. After all objections have been received and considered, the Council will at the meeting or at any adjournment thereof, take additional action for the authorization of a Loan Agreement and the issuance of the Notes to evidence the obligation of the City thereunder or will abandon the proposal to issue said Notes.
This notice is given by order of the City Council of the City of Clinton, State of Iowa, as provided by Sections 384.24A and 384.26 of the Code of Iowa.
Dated this 26th day of February, 2026.
City Clerk
City of Clinton
State of Iowa
Published: February 26, 2026

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CITY OF CLINTON NOTICE OF MEET...

CITY OF CLINTON
NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLINTON, STATE OF IOWA, ON THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $600,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES OF THE CITY (FOR GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSES), AND THE HEARING ON THE ISSUANCE THEREOF
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Clinton, State of Iowa, will hold a public hearing on the 10th day of March, 2026, at 5:00 P.M., in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 611 South Third Street, Clinton, Iowa, at which meeting the Council proposes to take additional action for the authorization of a Loan Agreement and the issuance of not to exceed $600,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, for general corporate purposes, bearing interest at a rate of not to exceed nine (9) per centum per annum, the Notes to be issued to provide funds to pay the costs of the acquisition, construction, improvement and equipping of the police station and related facilities; and to pay costs of the acquisition, construction, improvement and equipping of recreation grounds, parks and public buildings. Principal and interest on the proposed Loan Agreement will be payable from the Debt Service Fund.
At any time before the date of the meeting, a petition, asking that the question of issuing such Notes be submitted to the legal voters of the City, may be filed with the Clerk of the City in the manner provided by Section 362.4 of the Code of Iowa, pursuant to the provisions of Sections 384.24A and 384.26 of the Code of Iowa.
At the above meeting the Council shall receive oral or written objections from any resident or property owner of the City to the above action. After all objections have been received and considered, the Council will at the meeting or at any adjournment thereof, take additional action for the authorization of a Loan Agreement and the issuance of the Notes to evidence the obligation of the City thereunder or will abandon the proposal to issue said Notes.
This notice is given by order of the City Council of the City of Clinton, State of Iowa, as provided by Sections 384.24A and 384.26 of the Code of Iowa.
Dated this 26th day of February, 2026.
City Clerk
City of Clinton
State of Iowa
Published: February 26, 2026

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CITY OF CLINTON NOTICE OF MEET...

CITY OF CLINTON
NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLINTON, STATE OF IOWA, ON THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $160,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION URBAN RENEWAL CAPITAL LOAN NOTES OF THE CITY (FOR ESSENTIAL CORPORATE URBAN RENEWAL PURPOSES), AND THE HEARING ON THE ISSUANCE THEREOF
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Clinton, State of Iowa, will hold a public hearing on the 10th day of March, 2026, at 5:00 P.M., in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 611 South Third Street, Clinton, Iowa, at which meeting the Council proposes to take additional action for the authorization of a Loan Agreement and the issuance of not to exceed $160,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Capital Loan Notes, for essential corporate urban renewal purposes, to provide funds to pay the costs of aiding in the planning, undertaking, and carrying out of urban renewal projects under the authority of chapter 403 and the Urban Renewal Plan for the Downtown River Lyons Urban Renewal Area, as amended. Principal and interest on the proposed Loan Agreement will be payable from the Debt Service Fund.
At any time before the date of the meeting, a petition, asking that the question of issuing such Notes be submitted to the legal voters of the City, may be filed with the Clerk of the City, in the manner provided by Section 362.4 of the Code of Iowa, pursuant to the provisions of Sections 384.24(3)(q), 384.24A, 384.25 and 403.12 of the Code of Iowa.
The annual increase in property taxes as the result of the issuance on a residential property with an actual value of one hundred thousand dollars is estimated not to exceed $0.68. This estimate only considers the impact on property taxes of financing authority established by this hearing for the above-described project(s). The note may be issued in one or more series over a number of years. Finance authority established by this hearing may be combined with additional finance authority, causing the estimate for the annual increase in property taxes for the entire issuance to be greater than the estimate stated herein. Changes in other levies may cause the actual annual increase in property taxes to vary.
At the above meeting the Council shall receive oral or written objections from any resident or property owner of the City to the above action. After all objections have been received and considered, the Council will at the meeting or at any adjournment thereof, take additional action for the authorization of a Loan Agreement and the issuance of the Notes to evidence the obligation of the City thereunder or will abandon the proposal to issue said Notes.
This notice is given by order of the City Council of the City of Clinton, State of Iowa, as provided by Chapters 384 and 403 of the Code of Iowa.
Dated this 26th day of February, 2026.
City Clerk
City of Clinton
State of Iowa
Published: February 26, 2026

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CLINTON COUNTY AREA
SOLID WASTE AGENCY
FEBRUARY 12, 2026
8 PRESENT + 1 LATE (9)
Chairman Varner called the meeting to order at 6:31 PM. Roll call was taken; those present were.
Clinton - Winter Clinton County - Irwin DeWitt - Chrones
Camanche - Varner Andover - White Delmar - Goodall
Lost Nation - Gilroy Low Moor - Goldensoph
We have 8 votes present; 5 votes needed for majority and 6 needed for a super majority.
Clinton County made a motion to approve January 8, 2026, minutes. Andover seconded. Motion unanimously carried.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS: NONE
Unanimous Consent Calendar: Delmar made a motion to approve the Unanimous Consent Calendar. Camanche seconded. Motion unanimously carried.
WORLDPAY FROM FIS 39.09
ALAN PETERS TRUCKING INC
787.42
CINDY HOWARD 160.70
CLINTON HERALD 308.87
CRYSTAL CREEK ENTERPRISES, LLC 7,140.00
DAN'S OVERHEAD DOORS 3
485.19
DEWITT OBSERVER 638.48
DREAMWORKS MECHANICAL, INC. 3,789.51
GREAT WESTERN SUPPLY CO. 136.89
HIUGUNIN SEWER & PLUMBING, LLC 94.00
KROS BROADCASTING INC.
455.00
LATTA WELL & PUMP 212.00
LYNCH DALLAS PC 150.50
OFFICE MACHINE CONSULTANTS, INC 923.07
PETERSEN SANITARY INC
115.00
REPUBLIC ELECTRIC COMPANY, LLC 1,781.00
RHA SERVICE INC. 105.00
RITTMER INC 74,678.78
ROEDER BROTHERS INC
3,684.59
SCS ENGINEERS 111,583.95
WASTE COMMISSION OF SCOTT COUNTY 275.00
BANK OF AMERICA-AXIA TECHNOLOGIES 32.10
GENUINE PARTS COMPANY
603.59
GRAND MOUND COMMUNICATIONS 107.80
CULLIGAN 195.15
IRS 4,301.78
MULGREW OIL & PROPANE CO. 550.35
PLUNKETT'S PEST CONTROL
32.54
INTERSTATE POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY DBA ALLIANT 2,389.70
VISA 106.01
PITNEY BOWES-LEASE 174.00
AFLAC 931.60
QUILL CORPORATION 319.00
RIVER VALLEY COOPERATIVE
6,312.24
IRS 3,765.45
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE 979.01
IPERS 5,438.94
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE 69.40
AXIA MERCHANT SERVICES
257.96
DELTA DENTAL OF IOWA
297.40
WELLMARK 7,612.12
NET AT WORK, LLC 499.00
CENTURY LINK 384.84
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE 619.24
BANK OF AMERICA-AXIA TECHNOLOGIES 30.00
GRAND MOUND COMMUNICATIONS 107.80
MULGREW OIL & PROPANE CO. 334.52
HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 130.26
QUILL CORPORATION 103.99
Grand Mound - Lange - joined meeting late. We now have 9 present.
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AND EDUCATION REPORT - Brad Seward
DNR Appliance Demanufacturing Inspection (12/9/25) Update - ATTACHMENT # 1
I have enclosed the DNR report from the December inspection. There are a few comments. Reduction of number of appliances and notification of new hire to DNR were the recommendations. I did notify the DNR of the new hire and work to reduce the number of appliances is taking place already.
Clinton County: How is that going over there? Seward: Since new hire arrived, we have already processed around 350 appliances.
Andover: Asked if it was the staff was the reason for the increase? Seward: Staffing is helping.
2025 Appliance Demanufacturing Figures - In 2025 Staff demanufactured 1157 appliances. This is up from 2024 (925, increase of 232). Around 100 Jackson County Appliances were brought in during 2025.
Landfill Fire Update (1/15) - I did e-mail the board about a small fire that took place in the landfill on January 15th. The fire took place just after close of business, about 4:45 PM. Rittmer crews had just left. A passerby reported seeing flames and called county dispatchers. Low Moor Fire was called out. We still had office staff on site. I contacted BJ Bauman and Rittmer Staff, who returned quickly with additional help. The fire was quickly covered and smothered. Nobody was hurt and nothing was damaged. Rittmer staff remained on site for about two hours and checked on the site a few times overnight to make sure nothing rekindled. The belief is that a damaged battery broke open, reacted, and ignited.
BJ Bauman: Had dirt berm that was borrowed from to smothering operations.
Andover: could we have done anything differently? Christine Collier (SCS): It's an issue across the state. Bauman indicated that it was under some soil and popped out.
Bauman: Do you have firefighting foam? Seward: Yes we have about 4-5 containers, but reaching its shelf life. Low Moor: maybe offer a â€œtrade inâ€ with some department and get newer bottles.
Personnel / Cross-Training Updates - Public Drop-off operator Rick Darling is no longer employed with the agency. A search is under way for his replacement. This has delayed the hiring of the part-time flex person, because so many people have applied for both positions.
About 90 people have applied. Seward: Want to hire the full-time person.
Cross-training is well under way. The basic cross-training should be complete this month.
Audit Field Work - The state Auditor's staff will be conducting audit field work for the fiscal year that ended in June of 2025. That field work starts new week.
Legislative Update - I am handing out the legislative update. There are topics related to land application of wastewater sludge, resiliency plans, and more. Its about three pages, I urge you to read it, for informational purposes.
KROS Radio Show Appearance - I spoke about keeping batteries out of the trash and recycling, appliance demanufacturing program rule changes, and recycling during an appearance on KROS radio on January 30th.
ENGINEER SITE REPORT - Christine Collier and Todd Courtney of SCS: ATTACHMENT # 2
Lateral Expansion Plan - Benzing and SCS surveyed and staked the proposed drilling locations and ensured a rig could access each location on January 12, 2026. Rittmer is clearing several locations to ensure access. UES is scheduled to commence drilling on February 16, 2026 and is anticipated to take approximately one week to complete.
Landfill Monitoring Update - The North MSWLF Unit 2025 Annual Water Quality Report was submitted to the DNR on December 30, 2025. The South MSWLF Unit 2025 Annual Water Quality Report is currently being drafted with submittal prior to the February 27, 2026 deadline.
Remote Monitoring Control System - Installation was completed on January 16, 2026.
It was determined that the transducer in LS-3 is not functioning, and a replacement has been ordered and will be installed upon receipt.
The online dashboard is being finalized and is anticipated to be completed the week of February 9, 2026.
LANDFILL OPERATIONS REPORT - Rittmer, Inc. - BJ Bauman - Had some wind and litter in the last month. Lots of staff addressing it (agency and Rittmer). Operations going well. Looking into Phase 3 and how it fits in with operations. A lot freeze and thaw this time of year. We are wanting clean up some areas around the facility. Looking into some intermediate fencing to block some litter.
DeWitt: Why are you not using the tarp? Bauman: It will cold, but will start using it.
Clinton County: Asking about cover. Seward: Cover has improved, but daily areas need to be covered.
Clinton County asked if tarps are ours? Seward: Yes.
Todd Courtney talked about the flame retardant tarps. Can get some after market tarps that are flame retardant.
Seward: Will look into it with some guidance from SCS.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM ANY AGENCY MEMBERS OR THEIR CONSTITUENTS: Seward: Welcomed Travis Winter of Clinton to the board.
Seward: Wet sludge has stopped and dry sludge will be coming in.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. Recycling Skid Loader Replacement Update - We have most information and bids back from most of the potential vendors. We are still waiting on a vendor or two. We are planning on having this ready before the March meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Potential CD Renewals - I have handout to share with the board. The CD interest rates are not as high as they have been, but remain decent. We have a number of CDs coming due over the next two months. With that being said, do we want to shop for rates again or continue with Citizens First Bank. The best rates continue to be relatively short, which is not a bad situation with the need to build a cell in 2026.
Andover: Lets not waste manpower and time on this for this round. CFB has treated us well.
Clinton: asked about credit unions. Seward: Typically, just work with banks because of the FDIC Insurance.
Andover made a motion to shop for CD rates with Citizens First Bank. Clinton seconded. Roll call vote was taken.
Clinton - Winter - Yes Clinton County - Irwin - Yes DeWitt - Chrones - Yes
Camanche - Varner - Yes Andover - White - Yes Delmar - Goodall - Yes
Grand Mound - Lange - Yes Lost Nation - Gilroy - Yes Low Moor - Goldensoph - Yes
Motion passes unanimously. 9-0.
B. Professional Services Proposal for Landfill 2026 Cell Construction
PROPOSAL # 1
Before is a professional services proposal for landfill cell construction from SCS.
Collier: Did camera work. There is leachate in the cell. LS3 transducer needs to be replaced. SCS and landfill officials met via zoom call with DNR last week. DNR wants to see how LS3 will work when running. We need to construct this year.
What we are proposing is a header pipe to the west for a redundancy plan.
DeWitt: So we are working on Phase 3? Collier: Estimated at 6 years.
Collier: We have been using alternative liners, which does not allow us to recirculate and evaporate leachate over those cells. We want to look into an equivalency liner, so we could recirculate leachate over those. We will do some soil testing to make sure we have no issues.
SCS will be drilling next week with a geologist on site.
This drilling will help us determine the type of liner needed. Recirculation option is at least looking at.
Bauman briefly talked about offsite dirt, but it was determined to be cost prohibitive because of still needing geo-composite liner (GCL). It would be too costly to truck the dirt in.
Collier: doing Phase 3, with a header pipe.
Collier: Timing will have substantial completion by October 31st. Final completion by December 1st. Bidding in April and construction starting in July.
Collier: This is the request to construct, the design modification, and getting through the bid process.
DeWitt: Do we need to be cashing out a CD? Seward: Not for this proposal. However, we can start discussing options for CD funds.
Clinton County made a motion to approve the SCS Proposal ($85,190). Low Moor seconded. Roll call vote was taken.
Clinton County - Irwin- Yes DeWitt - Chrones - Yes Camanche - Varner - Yes
Andover - White - Yes Delmar - Goodall - Yes Grand Mound - Lange - Yes
Lost Nation - Gilroy - Yes Low Moor - Goldensoph - Yes Clinton - Winter - Yes
Motion passes unanimously. 9-0.
C.Rittmer Contract Details Discussion / Potential Action ATTACHMENT # 3
Rittmer, Inc. has sent us a memo regarding its thoughts regarding a compaction bonus.
Bauman: Contract start January 1, 2025. Typically contracts start in July. Bauman explained the memo sent out, the compaction table, bonus schedule.
Bauman: airspace survey was performed in July, report came out in December. Contract reads that payments can be split in September and December. None of us really looked at this point.
Then realizing we had been here for a year, with that survey gap.
The survey doesn't align with the contract dates. SCS has to have the adequate time to compile the data.
We need a resolution. If their report comes out in December, how are you going to pay us anyway.
My ask was when were we going to get paid. There are couple of options. The cleanest is being paid bonus for the first six months.
Compaction doesn't change much throughout the time.
DeWitt: You're proposing we pay the six months of the contract? Compaction study is only done once a year.
Collier: We did a survey on March 26th, 2025 due to the landfill expansion project. Doing that the compaction from March to July was 1434 lbs. per cubic yard.
Collier: for some reason last year it took much longer than normal. DeWitt: There will not be a six month gap again. This will align better with the schedule to get Rittmer paid, next time around. But we owe Rittmer for the six months of work you already did. Is that where you're leaning?
Bauman: It's not what I put in the memo, but it makes the most sense.
Andover: asked what compaction number was again? 1434 lbs. per cubic yard. Bauman: News to me because report said 1703 lbs. per cubic yard.
DeWitt: Six months was out of contract and six months was in contract.
Bauman: what's been sent to me says 1700. I struggle to see how it dropped. The difference is the cost. At 1700 the bonus is $2 per ton. At 1400 its 50 cents per ton.
Collier: it's interesting that 1700 seems high. For it to drop to 1400 is weird.
Bauman: We upgraded the machine size in 2024. The increase we believe is tied to machine size.
DeWitt: should we not have another survey? Andover: She says we cannot go back.
Collier: usually we get data back quicker and turn it around quicker.
Clinton County: Did an odd survey in March? Normally you do one around the end of the fiscal year, correct? Collier: Yes.
Bauman explained the purposes of the larger machine. Heavier, different style wheels, creating denser pack.
Bauman: Asking for payment for six months of 2025.
Bauman: we have a report that says 1700, now I'm finding out we have another report. Volume difference is $2 per ton versus 50 cents per ton. The way the contact is written says payment in September and December. If we can get the data reported faster, then that is better.
Collier: Once we have the data, we can get the report turned around. Bauman: I think that's fair. I'm not so much concerned about the timing if it's reasonable. We have an administrative gap in the contract.
Andover: You read the contract and we read the contract and nobody thought it was a big deal until tonight? Seward: there's been some talk going on. Andover: I'm just trying to understand what's going on.
Collier: The date is December 3rd. We were going through data to make sure everything was correct. It took longer than it should have. Moving forward, It's not an issue. It's clear in the contract it's July 1st to June 30.
Bauman: Don't move the survey date, really the discussion is what is the compaction prorated over the first six months.
DeWitt: We owe you something, but we're not sure what we owe you.
Clinton County: He's trying to get paid for January 1st 2025 to June 30th, 2025. That March 26th survey doesn't really count for anything.
Collier: Let me clarify why we are looking into the numbers. There's quite a bit of a jump in the compaction numbers. One of the tools we accidentally had was the March survey.
Clinton County: You were just running the numbers.
Seward: First six months about 30K tons were brought in. We are looking at whether we pay $60 thousand or $15 thousand.
Clinton County: I don't think we wait until July for another one. I think we owe him some money. If the report says 1703, then that?s the number. Collier: I have no skin in that game.
Andover: That 1700 is a whole year. Clinton County: Would prorate the tons. Tons from January 1st to June 30th.
DeWitt; is there a difference between the two surveys? Collier: No.
DeWitt: What's the in between? Andover: Goes up 50 cents each tier.
DeWitt: I'm sorry this is something that none of us paid any attention to this. You definitely deserve something.
Bauman: I understand how it works. I'm here to say we're in breach of contract. You haven't paid the bonus. That from the initial email to Seward to last week when I got it on the agenda. We've had correspondence, but no resolution. Here we are. I think what's fair is the $2 per ton bonus.
DeWitt: I'd like to go with what the report says. Andover: Can we discuss this?
DeWitt: I'm of the opinion to go with the full report.
Clinton County: If we weren't doing an expansion, then we wouldn't have had the March survey.
Collier: If we had all caught it, when we reviewed the contract we could have done something closer to January 1.
Low Moor: If the information he has says 1703, then that's what should go with.
Delmar: Can't dispute the number.
Grand Mound: Had new heavier machine in 2024.
Andover: I agree he's owed something, but there's a gray area.
Clinton County: We're only paying him for the six months.
DeWitt: We weren't told about it until now. Seward: We were talking internally.
Andover made a motion to pay the $2 per ton compaction bonus to Rittmer for the first six months of the contract. Low Moor seconded the motion. Roll call vote was taken.
DeWitt - Chrones - Yes Camanche - Varner - Yes Andover - White - Yes
Delmar - Goodall - Yes Grand Mound - Lange - Yes Lost Nation - Gilroy - Yes
Low Moor - Goldensoph - Yes Clinton - Winter - Yes Clinton County - Irwin - Yes
Motion passes unanimously. 9-0.
EMERGENCY BUSINESS: NONE
DeWitt made a motion to adjourn; until March 12th, 2026, at the Recycling Center at 6:30 PM. Adjourned at 7:44 PM.
PAUL VARNER, Chairman
BRAD SEWARD, Director
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CITY OF CLINTON
CITY COUNCIL
BUDGET MEETING
FEBRUARY 12, 2026
PRESENT:Maddasion, Lee, Obren, Seeley, Determan, Turpen, Winter, and Kearns
ABSENT:
1.ROLL CALL
2.RESIDENTIAL ROLLBACK
2.aAdministrator Brooke reviewed the current regular and debt service taxable valuations. Administrator Brooke stated that the regular valuation was approximately $1.147 billion and the debt service valuation was approximately $1.157 billion. Administrator Brooke explained that the state imposed adjustment reduced the City's allowable growth factor, lowering revenue growth from 3.48% to 2.48%, which in turn reduced the amount that could be levied in the General Fund.
Finance Director Manrique noted that the $0.27 emergency levy had been eliminated. Administrator Brooke stated that as part of the statewide transition, all cities would be required to be at an $8.10 general fund levy rate by FY2029. Administrator Brooke stated that the FY2027 levy for the General Fund was $8.04.
Administrator Brooke summarized that the residential rollback for the upcoming year was 44.53%. Administrator Brooke stated that, as an example, a $100,000 assessed home would be taxed on $44,530. Director Manrique stated that the state's plus or minus 3% statewide residential growth cap was the reason the rollback percentage varied from year to year. Director Manrique summarized how commercial and industrial properties were treated, explaining that the first portion was tied to the residential rollback and the remainder was calculated using a fixed factor under state law.
3.THE GENERAL FUND
3.aAdministrator Brooke stated that the largest revenue component continued to be property taxes. Administrator Brooke stated the licenses and permits had increases, however, building safety permits were projected to be down due to major projects completing. Administrator Brooke stated that ambulance revenue was reduced and that several smaller revenue categories were adjusted based on recent actuals and seasonality. Councilmember Seeley inquired what were the transfers. Director Manrique stated that the transfers were within to and out of various funds and either go into the general fund or out to the other ones.
Administrator Brooke stated that, when reviewing expenditures, Public Safety comprised the majority of the General Fund, representing approximately 58.1% in the FY2027 projection. Councilmember Kearns inquired whether health care and salaries were included. Administrator Brooke stated that wages and benefits were modeled on a 3% COLA and approximately a 7% health care increase to allow for dynamic modeling and adjustments if needed.
Administrator Brooke stated that the Police Department budget increased to reflect wage and benefit assumptions as well as operational adjustments. Administrator Brooke noted that a short term operation was underway but that the City was expected to be reimbursed for the associated overtime costs. Administrator Brooke indicated that a correction was needed in the Animal Control line item. Administrator Brooke stated that ambulance expenses were up and that collective bargaining was still ongoing.
Councilmember Seeley inquired about the increase in the Building Safety Division. Chief McQuistion stated that the increase was due to wage adjustments attributed to a part time inspector. Councilmember Seeley inquired about the increase in Grounds & Facilities. Director Manrique stated that the increase was due to additional tree trimming requests, professional services, and vehicle maintenance and repairs.
Councilmember Lee inquired whether filling vacancies was factored into the budget. Director Manrique stated that the budget reflected a Council approved headcount. Director Manrique stated that current vacancies were included on a per position basis and that any new positions would impact the totals.
Mayor Maddasion stated that he was concerned about being overly optimistic with the revenue assumptions, given that mid year receipts were below 50% in some categories. Director Manrique noted that some late postings could distort the current financial snapshots. Director Manrique agreed that the numbers were tight and were still being refined.
Chief McQuistion noted that ambulance billing was delayed due to the federal government shutdown, so the current figures were not accurate. Councilmember Obren stated that it was difficult to rely on a single point in time snapshot for accuracy.
Councilmember Seeley inquired how the SAFER grant was handled since the wage numbers appeared almost identical. Administrator Brooke stated that wages remained similar because the grant funds were transferred into the account, meaning the wages had always been budgeted. Administrator Brooke stated that wages and benefits for the six firefighters totaled $664,000.
Councilmember Seeley inquired how the loss of SAFER grant funding was being addressed. Administrator Brooke stated that other expenses had been cut across the board. Councilmember Seeley inquired whether those cuts included other departments. Administrator Brooke stated that all of the adjustments were within the General Fund.
Councilmember Seeley stated that it seemed all departments had slight increases, so he asked how all the funds were being made up. Director Manrique stated that there were other levies for benefits that contributed to balancing the changes. Director Manrique stated that some administrative transfers were reduced due to items that were no longer recurring.
Councilmember Seeley stated that in FY2024 the transfer budget had been $625,000, yet the City ended up with approximately $6 million in transfers. Councilmember Seeley inquired what occurred and what those transfers represented. Director Manrique stated that, going forward, the Finance Department would be tracking and reporting transfers more precisely. Administrator Brooke noted that funds often passed through the General Fund before being transferred to the project fund.
Councilmember Winter inquired whether they were planning to hire a new Human Resources Director. Administrator Brooke stated that the budget included a placeholder for potential Human Resources staffing adjustments. Councilmember Seeley inquired about the increase in the IT Department budget. IT Director Entwistle stated that the cost increases were due to additional staff and the consolidation of IT equipment under one department. Director Entwistle stated that they were seeing cost efficiencies through state contract pricing and a more secure system architecture.
Councilmember Seeley inquired how health insurance was factored into the budget. Administrator Brooke stated that they modeled the premium increase at approximately 16.67% with no increase in employee contributions, and that planning for the full increase would provide some breathing room. Administrator Brooke noted that the projected budget assumed every employee was on a family plan, which would help absorb fluctuations. Director Manrique stated that the budget was based on the current employees in each position; therefore, if a person on a single plan left and an employee with a family plan was hired, the budget would experience a shortfall. Administrator Brooke stated that they had discussed alternative incentives for longer-term sustainability.
Councilmember Kearns inquired about increases in smaller budgets such as the City Clerk's Office and Community Development. Community Development Director Johnson stated that the increases were due to software costs, body camera footage storage, and postage. Clerk Taplin stated that the Clerk's Office budget increased due to a change in health insurance coverage from two single plans to one plus-one plan and one family plan. Clerk Taplin noted increases in public announcements and software expenses.
Administrator Brooke stated the plan would to bring back an updated general fund at the next budget meeting.
4.SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
4.aPolice Department Special Revenue Funds (F215 Traffic Safety; F218 Tobacco Compliance; F270 National Night Out)
Administrator Brooke stated that the special revenue funds operated under an in and out model. Administrator Brooke stated that the Traffic Safety Grant was $8,000, the tobacco compliance allocation was $5,000, and National Night Out was funded at $5,000.
4.bFire Department Special Revenue Funds (F276 Donations Fund; F277 Smoke Detectors; F280 CBRNE Fire Boat)
Administrator Brooke stated that donations totaled $2,500, the smoke detector fund was $4,000, and the fire boat account had $42,000 in federal funds on hand with a planned $5,000 maintenance expense.
4.cLibrary (F281 Open Access; F284 Donations Fund)
Administrator Brooke stated that the Open Access program was state funded, with $12,000 in revenue and approximately $11,800 in planned expenditures. Administrator Brooke stated that Library donations totaled approximately $10,000.
Seeley made a motion to approve all of the Special Revenue Funds (Police Department Special Revenue Funds (F215 Traffic Safety; F218 Tobacco Compliance; F270 National Night Out), Fire Department Special Revenue Funds (F276 Donations Fund; F277 Smoke Detectors; F280
CBRNE Fire Boat), and Library (F281 Open Access; F284 Donations Fund), as discussed.
Kearns seconded the motion.
RESULT:Carried 7-0
MOVER:Seeley
SECONDER:Kearns
YES:Lee, Obren, Seeley, Determan, Turpen, Winter, and Kearns
5.CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR FY27
5.aAdministrator Brooke stated that the Council would adopt the CIP in line with the statutory budget calendar while preserving time to refine and reduce project cost before the final debt issuance.
6.DEBT
6.aDebt Service Fund - Schedule of Outstanding G.O. Capital Loan Notes and G.O. Capacity
Administrator Brooke presented a proposed $10.5 million General Obligation (GO) bond with a 15 year term, consistent with prior Council policy. Administrator Brooke stated that the City would be at 80.31% of its legal debt capacity in FY2027. Administrator Brooke stated that, because of the high amount being borrowed, the available capacity would decrease each year. Administrator Brooke stated that the projected FY2027 tax rate for the bond levy would be $2.41 and that the levy impact for the GO bond would be $0.33.
Administrator Brooke noted that while the City could try to get to 65% of debt capacity, most communities aimed to remain at or below 85% of their borrowing capacity. Mayor Maddasion stated that the City's debt policy directed the City not to exceed an available capacity of $20 million.
Administrator Brooke showed illustrative, not to exceed future borrowings and a worst-case levy trend if LOST and franchise fee buy-downs remained flat.
6.b SRF - Schedule of Outstanding SRF Loans
No discussion was held.
7.TAX LEVY SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
7.aTort Liability Fund F258
Administrator Brooke stated that the Tort Liability fund covered automobile, auto physical damage, and property insurance. He stated that the budget was approximately $840,000 and that the levy impact was about $0.73.
7.bPolice & Fire Retirement Fund F261
Administrator Brooke stated that the Police and Fire Retirement fund was budgeted at $1.7 million and that the levy impact was $1.50.
7.cFICA/Medicare/IPERS Fund F265
Administrator Brooke stated that FICA/Medicare/IPERS was at $914,835. Administrator Brooke that $0.80 was added to the levy.
7.dEmployee Benefits Fund F268
Administrator Brooke stated that employee benefits was $4,250,482 and that was $3.42 on the levy.
8.PROPOSED TAX LEVY FOR FY27
Administrator Brooke stated that the draft total levy was $17.27. Administrator Brooke emphasized that this was only a draft ceiling intended to preserve flexibility. Administrator Brooke stated that the draft levy was due on March 5, 2026, and that once the draft was set, the City could reduce the amount but could not exceed it. Administrator Brooke stated that they would evaluate an potential employee benefit buy down that could bring the levy into the mid $15 range before the statutory deadlines.
9.ITEMS TO DISCUSS AT FUTURE MEETING
9.aTransit Fund
9.bBond Proceeds Fund F401
9.cManufacturing Drive Project Fund F405
9.dRailPark Fund F437
9.ePavement Management Fund F471
9.f
Vision Iowa Projects Fund F488
9.gTransit Equipment Replacement Fund F555
9.hSelf-Funded Health Insurance Fund Fund 625
10.ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Seeley moved to adjourn to 3:00 P.M. February 19, 2026. No second or roll call taken.
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CITY OF CLINTON
CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 10, 2026
PRESENT:Maddasion, Lee, Obren, Seeley, Determan, Turpen, Winter, and Kearns
ABSENT:
1.PLEDGE
2.ROLL CALL
3.READ MINUTES
3.aApprove minutes of the regular City Council and Committee of the Whole meetings of January 27, 2026 and they be approved as published on February 10, 2026 and the Mayor's Pre Budget Meeting of January 22, 2026 and they be approved as published on February 5, 2026.
Lee made a motion to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the regular City Council and Committee of the Whole meetings of January 27, 2026 and they will be published on February 12, 2026 and the Mayor's Pre Budget Meeting of January 22, 2026 and they be approved as published on February 5, 2026. Obren seconded the motion.
RESULT:Carried 7-0
MOVER:Lee
SECONDER:Obren
YES:Lee, Obren, Seeley, Determan, Turpen, Winter, and Kearns
4.OATH OF OFFICE - POLICE DEPARTMENT
4.aOath of Office - Officer Bates
Chief Gyrion stated that Bates was born and raised in Clinton, Iowa, and graduated from Clinton High School in 2022. Chief Gyrion stated that Bates started with the Police Department on August 25, 2025, and graduated from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy in December 2025. Chief Gyrion stated that Bates was currently in the Field Training Program (FTO) and was working on patrol with the C Shift. Chief Gyrion stated that once the FTO program was completed, Bates would be assigned to the Patrol Division.
Mayor Maddasion administered the oath.
5.PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.AUDIENCE COMMENT
Celeste Robbins, 2460 Barker Street, stated she was speaking about transparency and accountability in city government and the design and enforcement of animal welfare laws in Clinton. Robbins stated that Iowa Chapter 351 did not provide an option for enforcing or not enforcing the laws based on the status of a contract with a provider or on how much money had been saved. Robbins stated that people and animals were suffering.
Robbins stated she believed the City Council, Mayor, and Administrator wanted the City to flourish and that Clinton was worth living in and investing in. Robbins stated that when there was no enforcement or provision of the animal laws, the message citizens heard was that the City was not worth the investment. Robbins stated that the care for animals and the enforcement of at-large and bite laws were obligations of the City.
Robbins stated that many people had noted there were bite cases, suspected neglect, and stray animal concerns that had been called in, and they were told that since the animals were stray, nothing would be done. Robbins stated this was not in compliance with the law. Robbins requested that the City issue a press release informing the public of the status of its plan to enforce Iowa Code Chapter 351.
Robbins stated she believed it was best done through a contract with the Humane Society but understood that if the City found another provider that met the full scope of the City's needs in an ethical manner, that might be what the City would have to do. Robbins asked for no more silence and urged the City to be clear and transparent.
Hannah Nurrieum, 909 Oakhurst Lane, stated she was present to humbly ask the City to re enter negotiations with the Humane Society. Nurrieum stated that animal welfare was a uniting passion in the community that brought people together. Nurrieum stated that Clinton residents truly cared about animal welfare. Nurrieum stated that other Iowa municipalities were taking on the trend of abandoning their humane societies and animal welfare efforts, and she was asking Clinton to reconsider so they could course correct and turn the situation around.
Nurrieum stated that diseases in companion animals, such as cats, created a public health risk. She stated that caring for the least in the community continued to reflect who they were and spoke to their collective soul. Nurrieum stated that Clinton could become an Iowa trendsetter by showing it listened to its citizens and by demonstrating care and uplifting services for the public good.
Nurrieum stated she had seen social media posts about stray animals that were injured or causing nuisances in neighborhoods. She stated she could compile the social media posts about lost or missing pets.
7.CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Seeley requested that item #7.m. be removed to Unfinished Business.
7.aMotion - approve the Consent Agenda as presented on the attachment.
Seeley made a motion approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Determan seconded the motion.
RESULT:Carried 7-0
MOVER:Seeley
SECONDER:Determan
YES:Lee, Obren, Seeley, Determan, Turpen, Winter, and Kearns
7.bCivil Service Commission Meeting - minutes 02/03/2026 - receive, approve and place on file.
7.cHousing Board of Appeals Meeting - minutes 1/28/2026 - receive, approve and place on file.
7.dLibrary Board Meeting - minutes 12/15/2025 - receive, approve and place on file.
7.eParks & Recreation Advisory Board Meeting - minutes 1/28/2026 - receive, approve and place on file.
7.f
Plan Commission Meeting - minutes 2/4/2026 - receive, approve and place on file.
7.gTraffic Study Commission Meeting - minutes 1/27/2026 - receive, approve and place on file.
7.hPlans & Specs - Project E-2026 - Street Rehabilitation 16th Avenue North to 22nd Avenue North Project - receive, approve and place on file.
7.i
Contract & Contractors' Bond - Project B-2026, Sidewalk Maintenance Program - $97,068.50 - Leveraged Services LLC - receive, approve and place on file.
7.j
Contract & Contractor's Bond - Project D-2025, 13th Avenue North Trail, PCC Pavement, New (PCC Sidewalk/Trail) Iowa DOT Project #TAP-U-1415(641)--8I-23 - $901,971.38 - BWC,INC. - receive, approve and place on file.
7.kContract - Project I-2026, Sidewalk Improvements - 10th Avenue North & North 12th Street - $43,757.50 - Leveraged Services LLC - receive, approve and place on file.
7.l
A RESOLUTION No. 2026-054 - ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENT, SETTING PUBLIC HEARING AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR STREET REHABILITATION, 16TH AVE NO. TO 22ND AVE NO., PROJECT E-2026
7.nA RESOLUTION No. 2026-055 - AUTHORIZING THE ADDITION OF NICHOLAS MANRIQUE AS AN AUTHORIZED SIGNER ON CITY OF CLINTON ACCOUNTS AT CITIZENS FIRST BANK
7.oA RESOLUTION No. 2026-056 - AUTHORIZING PAYMENT #2 & #3 TO KLINGNER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. FOR THE LUBBERS FOUNTAIN DESIGN SERVICES PROJECT
7.pA RESOLUTION No. 2026-057 - RECOMMENDING PAYMENT NO. 9 TO TRICITY ELECTRIC CO. FOR THE NORTH DISCOVERY TRAIL CAMERA PROJECT
7.qA RESOLUTION No. 2026-058 - APPROVING COMMERCIAL ANIMAL ESTABLISHMENT CITY LICENSE (GROOMING SHOP RENEWAL) FOR STACEY'S STAR GROOMING
7.rA RESOLUTION No. 2026-059 - APPROVING CLASS E RETAIL ALCOHOL LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR SA TOBACCO LIQUOR MART
7.sA RESOLUTION No. 2026-060 - APPROVING CLASS B RETAIL ALCOHOL LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR KWIK STAR #348
7.t
A RESOLUTION No. 2026-061 - APPROVING CLASS C RETAIL ALCOHOL LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATION WITH OUTDOOR SERVICE PRIVILEGES FOR LYONS TAP AND ISSUANCE OF A CLASS II LETTER OF EXEMPTION FOR ALLOWING PERSONS UNDER 21 IN LICENSED PREMISES
8.MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND ORDINANCES
8.aClaims - receive, approve and place on file.
City of Clinton
Claims Listing 02/10/2026
VendorAmount
Description
"Ahlers And Cooney, P.C.""$1,718.00"Legal Services
Air Control Inc"$6,485.00"Building Repairs
A-Line Corrosion Services LLC"$1,000.00"Operating Equip Repair
Alliant Energy "$47,804.47"Utilities
Altorfer Machinery Inc"$3,892.96"Operating Equip Repair
Amazon Capital Services$363.97Building Supplies
Amazon Capital Services$53.76Computer Repair
Amazon Capital Services$237.77Lab Supplies
Amazon Capital Services$669.54Computer Equipment
Amazon Capital Services$464.66 Office Equipment
Amazon Capital Services$198.81Recreational Supply
Amazon Capital Services$621.87Safety Equipment
Amazon Capital Services$298.23Sanitation Supplies
American Legal Publishing$163.95Subcriptions
American Water$777.68Technical Services
At &T Mobility"$1,940.21"Cell Phone Charges
Blick & Blick Oil Inc"$35,452.58"Diesel Fuel
Boonstra Heating & Air$255.00Technical Services
Bound Tree Medical"$2,602.15"Safety Supplies
"Bray, Luke""$1,231.90"Education Reimbursement
"Broadenaux, Lovell"$300.00Technical Services
Burke Electric"$2,500.00"Sale Of Real Estate
Bzzzy B Properties$149.50Clean Up Services
"Caldwell, Alex"$250.00Clothing Purchases
Capital Sanitary Supply$263.63Sanitation Supplies
Carpetland$239.67Building Repairs
Centurylink"$1,986.60"Telephone Service
Cheramy Concrete & Masonry"$1,100.00"Technical Services
Clinton Auto Group"$3,088.45"Vehicle Repairs
Clinton Co Solid Waste"$44,791.36"Landfill Fees
Clinton Engineering Inc"$77,686.72"Technical Services
Clinton Floral Shop$84.75Technical Services
Clinton Herald"$2,195.28"Public Announcements
Clinton Rotary Club$186.00Dues
Clover Hills Appliance$650.00Minor Operating Equipment
Crandall Construction & Ecavating"$1,850.00"Other Technical Services
Dell Financial Svcs"$2,084.77"Computer Equipment
Delta Dental Plan Of Iowa"$12,441.58"Dental Insurance
Downtown Auto Clinic$560.00Professional Service
Downtown Auto Clinic$956.17Vehicle & Equip Repairs
Eastern Iowa Com College"$1,000.00"Ems Certifications
Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete "$26,885.00"Technical Services
Eastern Iowa Tire Inc"$1,323.96"Tires
Ecia"$23,883.00"Professional Service
Electric Pump"$2,236.50"Operating Equip Repair
Electrical Engineering "$2,843.69"Building Repairs
Fire Service Training Bureau$50.00Training
Foley Tree Care LLC"$3,500.00"Tree Removal
Grainger$86.60Grease
Great Western Supply Co$408.38Sanitation Supplies
Hach Co$430.20Lab Supplies
Hawkins Inc"$98,356.28"Sewer Treatment Chemicals
HealthLift Pharmacy Services"$1,818.36"Medical Claims
Henderson Products Inc"$1,683.26"Equipment Parts
Home Depot Credit Services"$1,472.50"Building Supplies
Home Depot Credit Services$195.00Security Services
Home Depot Credit Services"$1,024.56"Tools
Hometown Landscaping & Rental$110.00Clean Up Services
Idexx Distribution Inc$85.91Lab Supplies
Insight Public Sector"$9,687.44"Software
Iowa One Call Inc"$1,271.10"Technical Services
"Johnson, Jeff"$644.60Ambulance Receivable
Kilburg Equipment Llc"$1,925.11"Vehicle & Equip Repairs
Krause Welding & Fabrication$125.00Vehicle & Equip Repairs
Lectronics Inc$839.00Operating Equip Repair
Lectronics Inc"$1,365.00"Technical Services
Lectronics Inc$952.10Safety Equipment
Lectronics Inc"$1,121.50"Security Services
Leslie Electric$817.49Technical Services
Lexisnexis Risk Data Mngmt$227.61Professional Service
"Livesay, Rodney"$406.56Refund
Mayo Clinic"$13,200.56"Medical Claims
Mediacom$547.58Internet Services
Mercyone Specialty Care "$10,259.00"Medical/Health Care Srvs
Midland Scientific Inc$306.68Lab Supplies
Midwest Wheel Co$283.41Operating Equip Repair
Midwest Wheel Co$85.59Vehicle Parts/Repair
Morrison Community Hospital$290.15Medical Claims On The Job
Mti Distributing"$2,090.91"Minor Equipment Parts
North Central Laboratories$221.67Lab Supplies
Nott Co$160.68Building Supplies
O.T.R. Tire"$4,292.22"Tires
O'Donnell Ace Hardware$800.81Building Repairs
Onmedia"$1,823.40"Advertising
O'Reilly Automotive"$1,144.06"Vehicle Parts
Parts Authority$211.00Building Supplies
Pcc An Ambulance Billing "$25,542.83"Professional Service
Pest Control Consultants$789.00Pest Control Services
Police Chief Pc"$1,500.00"Technical Services
Premier Parts/NAPA$789.69Vehicle Parts
QC Wed Me$700.00Advertising
Regalia"$1,200.00"Operating Equipment
Reliant Fire Apparatus Inc$826.41Vehicle Parts
Renew 122 Health & Wellness$21.00Medical/Health Care Srvs
Republic Services"$3,915.25"Landfill Fees
Republic Services$463.08Sanitation Supplies
Rha Service Inc$315.00Technical Services
Road Machinery & Supplies"$2,296.08"Vehicle & Equip Repairs
Sadler Power Train$109.48Vehicle Parts
Sherwin Williams$336.63Operating Supplies
"Smith, Sj Co Inc"$193.36Minor Equipment Parts
"Smith, Sj Co Inc"$171.43Safety Equipment
Soderstrom Dermatology Center$150.00Medical Claims
Sparks Small Engine Repair$549.99Operating Equipment
Storey Kenworthy$96.48Paper
"Stumbaugh, Jason"$125.00Safety Equipment
Tapco$584.13Traffic Contr Signal
The Standard Insurance Co$636.00Life Insurance
The Standard Insurance Co$127.20Management/Admin Fees
T-Mobile"$1,356.99"Internet Services
T-Mobile$865.96Operating Equipment
Tri-City Electric Co of Iowa"$1,602.93"Technical Services
Truck Country Of Iowa$399.56Vehicle & Equip Repairs
Truck Country Of Iowa"$2,631.37"Vehicle Parts
Uline$166.34Sanitation Supplies
UniFirst Corp"$1,294.02"Uniform Rental
Union Pacific Railroad"$48,150.04"Technical Services
United Rentals $357.00Operating Equip Repair
Verizon Wireless $38.48Cell Phone Charges
Verizon Wireless $80.03Cell Phone Service
Verizon Wireless "$1,360.33"Internet Services
Wagner Pharmacy"$1,825.19"Medical Claims
Wellmark Bcbs Of South Dakota"$114,586.78"Health Insurance
Wendling Quarries$618.99Improvement Materials
Wendling Quarries"$1,305.78"Roadrock
Wex Bank"$19,062.82"Fuel
Willett Hofmann & Associates"$2,351.35"Technical Services
"Willging, Dianne"$25.00Recreation Officials
Winsupply of Clinton$425.52Building Supplies
Xerox Financial Services"$2,687.23"Miscellaneous Rentals
Xerox Financial Services$535.30Office Equip Rentals
Xerox IT Services"$5,958.04"Software
Claims Total"$732,360.61"
Kearns made a motion that the claims be received, approved and placed on file. Lee seconded the motion.
RESULT:Carried 7-0
MOVER:Kearns
SECONDER:Lee
YES:Lee, Obren, Seeley, Determan, Turpen, Winter, and Kearns
8.bA RESOLUTION APPROVING A PARKING LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CLINTON, IOWA, AND MICHAEL A. HILL d/b/a MIKE'S FUN FOODS
Determan made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-062 - APPROVING A PARKING LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CLINTON, IOWA, AND MICHAEL A. HILL d/b/a MIKE'S FUN FOODS. Turpen seconded the motion.
Councilmember Determan inquired whether the City was selling the parcel to Hill. Administrator Brooke stated they would discuss the option of selling after the presentation of the revisioning for the 700 Block of South 4th Street on February 24, 2026. Councilmember Winter stated he thought they had told Hill it would only be a 30 day lease. Councilmember Obren stated it would be a month to month lease until something else was further decided.
RESULT:Carried 7-0
MOVER:Determan
SECONDER:Turpen
YES:Lee, Obren, Seeley, Determan, Turpen, Winter, and Kearns
8.cA RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE 24-WS-001 SEWER SEPARATION STATUS OF FUNDS
Lee made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-063 - ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE 24-WS-001 SEWER SEPARATION STATUS OF FUNDS. Obren seconded the motion.
Councilmember Kearns inquired whether this was a continuation of what they were currently doing. Administrator Brooke answered in the affirmative. Councilmember Kearns inquired when the project would be completed. Administrator Brooke stated it would hopefully be completed in the summer of 2026.
RESULT:Carried 7-0
MOVER:Lee
SECONDER:Obren
YES:Lee, Obren, Seeley, Determan, Turpen, Winter, and Kearns
8.dA RESOLUTION ESTABLISH A â€œNO PARKING HERE CORNERâ€ ZONE ON THE SOUTH SIDE ON BOTH ENDS OF THE 300 BLOCK OF 10TH AVENUE NORTH
Winter made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-064 - ESTABLISH A â€œNO PARKING HERE CORNERâ€ ZONE ON THE SOUTH SIDE ON BOTH ENDS OF THE 300 BLOCK OF 10TH AVENUE NORTH. Kearns seconded the motion.
RESULT:Carried 7-0
MOVER:Winter
SECONDER:Kearns
YES:Lee, Obren, Seeley, Determan, Turpen, Winter, and Kearns
8.eA RESOLUTION ADOPTING UPDATED CITY OF CLINTON SAFETY MANUAL
Determan made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-065- ADOPTING UPDATED CITY OF CLINTON SAFETY MANUAL. Turpen seconded the motion.
Administrator Brooke inquired whether, for minor administrative items, such as updating a phone number, the safety manual would need to come back to the Council every time for those administrative changes. Attorney O'Connell stated that the Council only needed to approve substantive changes. Attorney O'Connell stated that if there were scrivener's changes to a City manual that did not involve the substance of what the Council was concerned with, then he believed that those updated items could be completed without bringing them back for approval.
Administrator Brooke thanked Safety Coordinator Voss and the Safety Group for doing a great job. Administrator Brooke stated they had not only lowered the insurance costs but were also training and ensuring everything was up to date.
Councilmember Kearns inquired how much they had saved in insurance. Safety Coordinator Voss stated that over the last two years they had saved $111,000.
Councilmember Lee inquired whether there was one major change or if it was simply a collection of minor changes. Voss stated there was nothing major, only minor changes.
RESULT:Carried 7-0
MOVER:Determan
SECONDER:Turpen
YES:Lee, Obren, Seeley, Determan, Turpen, Winter, and Kearns
8.f
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PURCHASE AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CLINTON AND BTS DEVELOPMENT, LLC
Obren made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-066 - APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PURCHASE AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CLINTON AND BTS DEVELOPMENT, LLC. Seeley seconded the motion.
Administrator Brooke stated that Built to Suit (BTS) had constructed four townhomes in front of Hy Vee and that they were built to be owner occupied. Administrator Brooke stated they were not seeing the sales go through, but there was a lot of interest in renting them. Administrator Brooke stated that the amendment specified that the money intended to go to the owner occupant when the home was purchased would instead allow BTS to keep $30,000 but would require them to return $10,000. Administrator Brooke stated that BTS would also not be eligible for tax abatement for those units.
Councilmember Seeley inquired whether they would then start being taxed right away. Administrator Brooke answered in the affirmative.
Councilmember Lee inquired whether this would affect potential homebuyers. Administrator Brooke stated it would not.
Councilmember Kearns stated that there were different guidelines for owner occupied units compared to rental units, and asked whether these were ready to be rented. Councilmember Seeley stated he believed it should be easy to certify them for rental.
Councilmember Seeley inquired how the conversation went with BTS. Administrator Brooke stated it was a good conversation, that BTS was great to work with, and that they understood the situation.
RESULT:Carried 7-0
MOVER:Obren
SECONDER:Seeley
YES:Lee, Obren, Seeley, Determan, Turpen, Winter, and Kearns
8.gA RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING NEW FEES AND IMPLEMENTING A REVOLVING ANNUAL REVIEW OF FEES PER THE ACCEPTABLE STANDARDS OF EMS SERVICES
Turpen made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-067 - ESTABLISHING NEW FEES AND IMPLEMENTING A REVOLVING ANNUAL REVIEW OF FEES PER THE ACCEPTABLE STANDARDS OF EMS SERVICES. Winter seconded the motion.
RESULT:Carried 7-0
MOVER:Turpen
SECONDER:Winter
YES:Lee, Obren, Seeley, Determan, Turpen, Winter, and Kearns
8.hA RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE VEHICLE USE & TAKE HOME VEHICLE POLICY FOR THE CITY OF CLINTON, IOWA
Kearns made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-068- ADOPTING THE VEHICLE USE & TAKE HOME VEHICLE POLICY FOR THE CITY OF CLINTON, IOWA. Lee seconded the motion.
Councilmember Turpen stated they had received an email from School Resource Officer (SRO) Robertson. Councilmember Turpen stated that SROs also had an agreement with the Clinton Community School District in which the District shared part of the cost of maintaining the vehicle. Councilmember Turpen stated that SRO Robertson had requested to continue having his take home vehicle because of the duties his position entailed. Councilmember Turpen stated she had personally utilized the SROs outside of school hours and that they really helped the youth in the community. Councilmember Turpen stated that when children were experiencing a mental health crisis, they might respond better to someone they were familiar with.
Police Chief Gyrion stated that SROs could be addressed separately due to the contract with the school district. Chief Gyrion stated that the new take home policy would affect his operations, particularly regarding emergency response. Chief Gyrion stated that the command staff, the SRT team, the SWAT team, and the evidence recovery team all took home vehicles.
Chief Gyrion stated that the vehicles were taken home for a specific reason, to improve emergency response. Chief Gyrion stated that the only reason staff took the vehicles home was so they could respond as quickly as possible. Chief Gyrion stated that having staff drive to the police station first to pick up a vehicle would cost seconds they did not want to risk. Chief Gyrion suggested delaying the policy to allow updating it to a 20 mile radius from the City limits for public safety personnel.
Councilmember Lee stated he thought that was reasonable and did not want to affect how the Police Department operated. Councilmember Lee stated that the change from 10 miles to 20 miles seemed minor and would not place a significant burden on taxpayers when replacing or funding new vehicles.
Councilmember Kearns stated she was going to counter that point slightly because the Council often complained that factory owners did not live in town. Councilmember Kearns stated that while the Council criticized those business owners for living outside Clinton, it seemed contradictory to allow some of the most important public safety employees to live elsewhere and take City vehicles to other communities, which did not benefit the City. Councilmember Kearns stated they could consider a grandfather policy to allow current employees to continue under existing rules. Councilmember Kearns stated that going forward, certain positions needed to live within 10 miles of Clinton, and that if employees chose to live outside that limit, they should not take a vehicle home.
Chief Gyrion inquired how that would affect those already in the department and whether the entire department would be grandfathered in. Councilmember Kearns stated that going forward the City needed to consider whether people in certain positions should be required to reside within City limits.
Councilmember Winter inquired what portion of the SRO costs the school district paid. Chief Gyrion stated that the school district paid 90% for one SRO, 45% for another, and 55% for the third. Councilmember Kearns inquired whether that percentage covered the vehicle or the position. Chief Gyrion stated that it covered everything.
Administrator Brooke stated that when discussing the matter initially, there had been a 30 mile radius for residency but a 10 mile radius for take home vehicle use. Councilmember Lee inquired whether moving the policy to 20 miles would cover many of the safety concerns for officers. Chief Gyrion stated it would.
Councilmember Seeley confirmed that the staff members in question were on call and required to show up at any time. Chief Gyrion answered in the affirmative. Councilmember Seeley stated that this was important to him because if an employee was not on call, there was no reason for them to take a vehicle home. Chief Gyrion stated that taking vehicles home did not benefit the employees; it benefited the City. Councilmember Seeley agreed, stating that was the intent of the policy.
Councilmember Lee inquired if the policy stated that it applied only to on call personnel. Councilmember Seeley stated that the policy applied to those with on call status, emergency response requirements, or specialized equipment operational needs.
Councilmember Kearns stated the policy might not be ready to move forward and may need to be discussed in the working group again. Councilmember Kearns clarified she was not referring to grandfathering a position, but rather grandfathering individual employees.
Councilmember Obren stated he did not favor grandfather policies because they were difficult to administer and it became unclear when the grandfather status took effect. Chief Gyrion stated that if the take home vehicle policy differed from residency requirements, it could send the message that employees living outside City limits could not be promoted, since all command staff currently took vehicles home. Councilmember Obren stated he agreed the issue should return to the working group.
Councilmember Seeley stated he was unsure if another working group was necessary because the discussion ultimately came down to mileage. Mayor Maddasion stated that was a good point because the residency requirement and the take home vehicle policy often overlapped.
Councilmember Seeley stated they were two separate issues. Councilmember Seeley stated that the residency requirement existed because the candidate pool was shrinking, and people might be willing to drive 30 miles, but the question was whether the City was willing to pay for them to drive those miles. Councilmember Seeley inquired how far away someone could live and still be required to respond to emergencies. Chief Gyrion stated that would be an operational decision made by the police and fire chiefs, and that if a command staff member lived 35 miles away, it might not be feasible for that person to have a take home vehicle. Councilmember Seeley stated that at some point the take home vehicle became a benefit, and he stated he was comfortable with a 20 mile limit.
RESULT:Carried 6-1
MOVER:Kearns
SECONDER:Lee
YES:Lee, Obren, Seeley, Determan, Turpen, and Winter
NO:Kearns
Lee made a motion to update the residence requirement to 20 miles. Mayor Maddasion inquired whether there needed to be a clearer definition of what constituted an emergency response employee. Fire Chief McQuistion stated he would not mind the policy going back to the work group because he would like to discuss the possibility of adding vehicles as part of the employee benefit package. Chief McQuistion stated that discussions about comparable wages had occurred, and some of their benefits were not as competitive as those in other cities. Councilmember Seeley stated that was an entirely different policy.
Councilmember Determan inquired whether an employee would not be promoted if they did not live within the 20 mile radius. Councilmember Determan inquired whether they were allowing personnel to live 20 miles out of town only to have to come back into town for an emergency.
Councilmember Lee stated that it was not related to day â€œtoâ€ day operations, but rather to lieutenants and captains who would need to respond. Councilmember Determan stated he understood Councilmember Kearns' point about wanting employees to be part of the police department and to move up the ranks, but acknowledged that some employees might not want to live in town.
Councilmember Winter inquired what the response time would be for someone living 20 miles away. Chief Gyrion stated that with emergency vehicles, the response time was much faster than if staff had to first drive to the Police Station to pick up a vehicle and then go to the scene. Chief Gyrion stated that every second counted and that the response time depended on the location of the emergency. Councilmember Winter then inquired whether an officer living outside City limits would be allowed to use their sirens. Chief Gyrion answered in the affirmative. Obren seconded the motion.
Councilmember Lee stated he felt they had spent a lot of time on the issue and that they were very close to reaching a decision. Mayor Maddasion inquired whether the policy needed to go back to a work group. Councilmember Seeley stated he did not believe it needed to return to the work group.
Councilmember Winter stated he was in favor of grandfathering current employees. Councilmember Winter stated that the Council often preached about wanting to grow the community, yet they continued to push people out while allowing them to live outside the City limits. Councilmember Seeley stated the next ordinance on the agenda existed because they were having trouble finding qualified candidates and wanted to expand the candidate pool, yet now it sounded as though they wanted to narrow it again.
Councilmember Kearns stated that her perspective was to bring the vehicles closer to home. Councilmember Kearns stated she still preferred the 10 mile limit.
RESULT:Carried 6-1
MOVER:Lee
SECONDER:Obren
YES:Lee, Obren, Seeley, Determan, Turpen, and Winter
NO:Kearns
Lieutenant Newmarch stated he had been employed with the City of Clinton for 24 years. Lieutenant Newmarch stated he was promoted to lieutenant in September 2025. Lieutenant Newmarch stated that throughout his career he had lived in Clinton. Lieutenant Newmarch stated he moved out of the City because he lived on his wife?s family farm, which was why he chose to reside outside the City limits.
Lieutenant Newmarch stated that, although he lived farther out than most employees, he could still travel faster because he drove on county roads without stoplights or traffic congestion, which made a significant difference in response time. Lieutenant Newmarch stated that within the Police Department, if an officer took a vehicle home, there was a greater pull to return for calls for service.
Chief Gyrion stated that once an officer was within City limits, they were considered on duty.
Seeley made a motion to amended from primary duty station or reporting location to City of Clinton's city limits. Determan seconded the motion.
RESULT:Carried 7-0
MOVER:Seeley
SECONDER:Determan
YES:Lee, Obren, Seeley, Determan, Turpen, Winter, and Kearns
8.i
Ordinance - 1st Consideration - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CLINTON, IOWA
Seeley made a motion that the Council consider an ordinance for the first time - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CLINTON, IOWA. Determan seconded the motion.
Administrator Brooke stated that the focus of the policy was that the Fire Chief and Police Chief would be required to live within 10 miles of the City, the rest of the police and fire departments would be required to live within 30 miles, and all other full time City employees would have no minimum residency distance requirement.
Councilmember Winter stated that taxpayers were paying these employees, so they should live in the City.
Mayor Maddasion stated that there was an ordinance and a contract requiring the City Administrator to live within City limits. Mayor Maddasion stated that Section 3 mentioned that all full time employees, other than police and fire, were free of residency requirements. Mayor Maddasion inquired whether the language needed clarification so the provisions did not conflict with each other. Mayor Maddasion stated he did not want two ordinances conflicting.
Administrator Brooke stated that Section B specified that all contracts took precedence over that section. Mayor Maddasion inquired whether there would always be a contract with the City Administrator. Attorney O'Connell answered in the affirmative.
RESULT:Carried 6-1
MOVER:Seeley
SECONDER:Determan
YES:Lee, Obren, Seeley, Determan, Turpen, and Kearns
NO:Winter
9.UNFINISHED BUSINESS - ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
7.mA RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF CLINTON CODE OF CONDUCT
Councilmember Seeley inquired whether verification of the HUD codes had occurred. Elizabeth Kemp, E.C.I.A. Rehab Specialist, stated she had not heard back yet, so she could not confirm whether HUD had retired or replaced 24 CFR. Kemp stated the reason they were proposing to adopt the new Code of Conduct was that HUD did not approve of the language in the previous Code of Conduct. Kemp stated the new Code of Conduct was more detailed, more stringent, and laid out expectations more clearly than the previous version.
Seeley made a motion that the Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-069- ADOPTING THE CITY OF CLINTON CODE OF CONDUCT subject to verification of the CRF references and removal of any unnecessary requirements. Lee seconded the motion.
Attorney O'Connell stated that they could pass the resolution subject to verification that the CFR references were current. Attorney O'Connell stated he believed the HUD attorney had reviewed the document, and therefore he had not reviewed the codes himself. Attorney O'Connell proposed postponing the resolution in order to review the language.
Councilmember Seeley stated he was fine with approving the resolution with the caveat that it would be cleaned up and the references verified. Administrator Brooke stated they could bring it back if there were major changes.
RESULT:Carried 7-0
MOVER:Seeley
SECONDER:Lee
YES:Lee, Obren, Seeley, Determan, Turpen, Winter, and Kearns
10.ADJOURNMENT
Turpen moved to adjourn to 5:00 P.M. February 24, 2026. No second or roll call taken.
Scott Maddasion
Mayor
Krista Taplin
City Clerk
Published: February 24, 2026

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