Clinton City Council to Hold Public Hearing and Address Key Budget, Fee, and Infrastructure Issues Tonight

The Clinton City Council will convene tonight, Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 5:45 p.m. at City Hall, 105 E. Ohio Street, for its regular meeting. The evening will begin with a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed City of Clinton Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025–2026. The schedule includes updates to sewer service charges, covering fixed service, volume, and connection fees for residential, commercial, and industrial users.

Following the hearing, the Council will move into its regular agenda, which is as follows.

AGENDA

Clinton City Council Regular Meeting

City Hall • 105 E. Ohio Street, Clinton, MO 64735

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 • 5:45pm

1. Call to Order for Public Hearing
2. Public Hearing

Public hearing to receive comments and input on the proposed City of Clinton Fee Schedule for FY 2025-2026, which includes fees for sewer service.  the sewer fees to be established will be for fixed service and volume and connection charges for residential, commercial and industrial service locations..

• Call to Order for Regular Council Meeting

1. Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Minutes: 

2025. Approval or correction of the minutes of the City Council Meeting of August 19, 2025.

1. 1. Personal Appearances:

• Reports: 

1. Mark Dawson – Economic Development Report

• Second Reading of Previously Read Bills: 

1. Request from James Long to replat part of lots 2 through 4 of Titus Subdivision and lots 84 through 86, a replat of lots 7 & 8 of Titus Subdivision. The subdivision of these lots shall be named “Long’s Prairie”. Planning Commission recommends approval – 5 ayes, 0 nays, 4 absent: Recommend approval, 2-0. 

Bill No. 2025-05 – An Ordinance approving the Minor Plat of Long’s Prairie, a portion of Titus Subdivision, in Clinton, Missouri.

1. Committee Reports: 

1. Public Works Committee Report: 
2. 1. Parks & Recreation
3. Seresco Aquatic Center HVAC Unit: While starting backup after summer shutdown, a VFD and control board did not function properly. Related to lightning strike in March.
4. Aquatic Center Roof Update: Project is underway with tearing off existing product. Materials are arriving.
5. Tree removal at Artesian Park: Komplete Tree Kare starting today, will take 7-10 days. A 12th tree was added at no additional cost.
6. Concession service for fall youth soccer league: Still working on options.

15. Concession stand damage and insurance: Engineer report will be completed by approximately 9/15. Initial settlement of $24,584.47 (less deductible and depreciation) has been received. The claim is still open, pending results of engineer report.
16. Artesian Pool: Last day is 9/1. Mid-America Pool will address hairline cracks after pool is drained.
17. Soccer: Starts 9/6, 210 youth are enrolled.
18. 2. Street
19. IMS roadway surface analysis report: IMS completed surface analysis last weekend. Trace rode along for a short time.
20. 2nd/Franklin Signal: Capital Electric Line Builders will be here at 8:30am today. Will get this signal running and do regular checks & maintenance on all 3 signals.
21. Public Safety Committee Report: 
22. 1. Quotes for Flammable Liquids Storage Cabinets – Fire Inspection Requirements
23. Finance Committee Report: 
24. 1. Fiscal Year Bids for 2025/26
25. Road Salt
26. Trash Service
27. Mats, Mops and Towels
28. 2. City of Clinton Website
29. 3. Monthly Financials – July 2025

1. Mayor’s Report
2. City Administrator’s Report
3. Unfinished Business: 

1. Dangerous Building List

• New Business: 

1. Fee Schedule for FY 2025/2026

Bill No. 2025-07 – An Ordinance of the City Council of Clinton, Missouri to establish fees for city services for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

1. Pay Plan for FY 2025/2026

Bill No. 2025-08 – An Ordinance approving the pay plans for the City of Clinton, Missouri for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

1. Budget for FY 2025/2026

Bill No. 2025-09 – An Ordinance approving and adopting a Budget of Anticipated Cash Revenues and Expenses for the various funds and accounts of the City of Clinton, Missouri for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2026 and appropriating the amounts set out for each item of General Operations and Capital Expenditures.

1. Missouri Department of Conservation Forestry Grant

Resolution No. 22-2025 – A Resolution of the City Council of Clinton, Missouri (CITY) approving a Grant Award Agreement between the City of Clinton and the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC).

• Adjournment

Individuals desiring to speak at the meeting are asked to fill out a speaker card and submit it to the Clerk prior to the call to order. Speakers are respectfully asked to limit their comments to three (3) minutes or less. Speakers will be called on to speak during the appropriate portion of the meeting. Please address your comments to the Mayor/Chairman. If you require accommodation (i.e. qualified interpreter, large print, and/or hearing assistance) please notify this office at (660-885-6121) no later than forty-eight hours prior to the scheduled commencement of the meeting.