Council approves Ambulance Service RFP, 4–0

Ambulance Service RFP

4 yes, 0 no

Chris Danson (yes), Jennifer Christensen (yes), Dane Searle (yes), Adam Larsen (yes)

Proposed Amendments to the Clinton City Personnel Policy Sections XII – XVII Leave Policy

4 yes, 0 no

Approval of Minutes: September 8, 2026 City Council Work Session and City Council Meeting

4 yes, 0 no

Approval of Accounts Payable: None

4 yes, 0 no

Clinton West Focus Area Plan

Western edge between 1800 North and north of 2425 North, around 4500 West

A draft general plan addendum to guide future residential zoning, open space, and infrastructure in the newly annexed northwest area of the city.

Discussed — no decision yet

Ambulance Service Provision

Clinton City evaluated its emergency medical services under state law and decided to keep the fire department running the ambulance service.

What it means: Over $1.3 million billed in 2025 with a 46% net revenue collection rate.

Clinton General Plan West Focus Area

Clinton is reviewing a new land use plan for its fast-growing western edge to guide housing, open space, and infrastructure as new developments arrive. The plan focuses on residential neighborhoods while leaving commercial development to neighboring West Point.

What it means: West-side property owners and future homebuyers looking for planned residential communities with coordinated access to parks and open space.

Community Garden Plot Fees

The city considered charging fees for community garden plots to help cover maintenance costs, sparking pushback from gardeners who prefer the plots remain free.

What it means: City taxpayers, who would bear slightly less maintenance burden for the garden space.

Personnel Policy Leave Amendments

The city updated employee leave and holiday rules to lower long-term financial liabilities and prevent fraud by requiring time off.

What it means: Reduces city liability by lowering maximum rollovers and holiday payouts by roughly $65,000.