Clarkston meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Clarkston Council Eyes Vehicle Lease, Greenway Trail Decision for Aug. 6 Meeting

Clarkston's recent government meetings were work sessions and discussions with no published minutes yet, meaning no binding decisions are on the record from the past two weeks. The most consequential items — a vehicle lease purchase, the Greenway Phase I Trail Project, and the Milam Park football field conversion — are all slated for the Aug. 6 City Council meeting, where votes are expected.

Planning & Zoning Board — July 21

The Planning & Zoning Board held a regular meeting that included a public hearing where residents could speak for up to three minutes each. The agenda also covered approval of the agenda, review of meeting minutes, presentations, and discussion of old and new business. Minutes have not yet been published, so no outcomes are available.

City Council and DDA Joint Work Session — July 23

The City Council and the Downtown Development Authority held a special called joint work session. The only substantive item was a discussion guided by a facilitation agenda and workshop guide. No votes or binding decisions were scheduled. Minutes have not yet been published.

City Council Work Session — July 28

The Council held a work session covering several presentations and policy discussions. Old business included discussion of Resolution No. 2026-017, which would ratify a contract with Skyline Engineering for the Milam Park football field conversion. New business discussions included:

• **Resolution No. 2026-018**: Lease purchase of vehicles for Public Works and Administration, listed at **$104,200** on this agenda.
• **Parks and Recreation Master Plan**: Presentation and discussion for potential adoption.
• **Ordinance No. 544**: Amendment to the animal custody code.
• **Resolution No. 2026-020**: Request for speed detection devices on Clarkston roadways.
• Presentations on the FY2024 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and a Housing Assessment Initiative by the Atlanta Regional Commission.

No minutes have been published, so it is not yet known what the Council decided or recommended at this session.

Dollar Amount Discrepancy Noted

The same Resolution No. 2026-018 appears on the July 28 agenda at $104,200 and on the Aug. 6 agenda at $106,700. The source documents do not explain the difference. Residents may want to ask the Council for clarification at the upcoming meeting.

Coming Up

City Council — Thursday, Aug. 6: The Council is scheduled to act on several items, including:

• Selection of **Option A1 or Option B** for the Greenway Phase I Trail Project.
• Resolution No. 2026-018: Lease purchase of vehicles for Public Works and Administration (**$106,700**).
• Resolution No. 2026-017: Contract with Skyline Engineering and Construction for the Milam Park Football Field Multi-Purpose Conversion.
• Ordinance No. 544: Amendment to City Code Chapter 10 regarding return of custody of impounded animals.
• Resolution No. 2026-020: Request for Clarkston roadways to use speed detection devices.

This is the meeting where the trail project direction, vehicle purchase, and park conversion contract could be formally decided. Residents who want to weigh in should attend or check the city's official agenda for speaking procedures.

Clarkston recent meetings yield no published decisions; Council to weigh $104,200 vehicle purchase and Milam Park contract next

Clarkston's recent government meetings produced no published minutes or recorded votes, leaving residents without confirmation of what was decided at four gatherings over the past two weeks. The next opportunity for consequential action comes July 28, when City Council is scheduled to discuss a $104,200 vehicle lease purchase and a contract ratification for the Milam Park football field conversion.

Downtown Development Authority (July 13)

The Downtown Development Authority board was scheduled to discuss availability for a joint work session with City Council and Georgia Tech on July 21 or July 23. The agenda also included a review of the DDA's regular meeting schedule, a presentation of the DDA Strategic Priority Results Summary, discussion of Quick Wins placemaking projects, and discussion of a DDA Business Outreach Framework. Minutes have not yet been published, so no outcomes are confirmed.

Historic Preservation Commission (July 16)

The Historic Preservation Commission was set to hear a presentation on the Clemsil Historic Resource Survey by Rob Sturgess. No other specific decisions or ordinances were listed on the agenda. Minutes have not yet been published.

Planning & Zoning Board (July 21)

The Planning & Zoning Board was scheduled to hold a public hearing where residents could speak for up to three minutes each. Routine items on the agenda included approval of the agenda, review of meeting minutes, presentations, and discussion of old and new business. No specific development applications or zoning petitions were listed. Minutes have not yet been published.

City Council and DDA Joint Work Session (July 23)

A special called joint work session between City Council and the Downtown Development Authority was scheduled for July 23. The only substantive item listed was a discussion guided by a facilitation agenda and workshop guide. No votes or binding decisions were scheduled. Minutes have not yet been published.

Coming up

City Council — Tuesday, July 28: Council will hold a work session with several notable items:

• **Resolution No. 2026-018:** Lease purchase of vehicles for Public Works and Administration totaling $104,200.
• **Resolution No. 2026-017:** Discussion to ratify a contract with Skyline Engineering for the Milam Park football field conversion.
• **Parks and Recreation Master Plan:** Presentation and discussion for adoption.
• **Ordinance No. 544:** Discussion to amend the animal custody code.
• **Resolution No. 2026-020:** Discussion of speed detection devices on Clarkston roadways.

Additional items on the July 28 agenda include presentations on the FY2024 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and a Housing Assessment Initiative by the Atlanta Regional Commission, discussion of Greenway Phase I Trail Project options, a draft list of policies from the SS4A analysis, and a Master Service Agreement with Lexipol.

Residents seeking confirmed outcomes from the July 13–23 meetings should watch for published minutes on the City of Clarkston's official website.

Clarkston roundup: Budget amendment, Milam Park field conversion on Council agenda; minutes not yet published

Clarkston's recent government meetings covered the city budget, a park field conversion, downtown development planning, and a historic resource survey. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of the three meetings below, outcomes are not confirmed; the items listed reflect what was on each agenda for consideration.

City Council — July 7

The City Council agenda included several consequential items:

• **Budget amendment:** Approval of Ordinance No. 543 to amend the Fiscal Year 2025 General Fund Budget. The agenda does not specify the dollar amount or nature of the amendment.
• **Milam Park field conversion:** Consideration of a Civil Engineering Technical and Fee Proposal to convert a grass football field at Milam Park into a multi-purpose recreational field. The agenda does not list a dollar figure for the proposal.
• **Conditional use permit:** Approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP2026-002) for a coin-operated laundry at 3635 Church Street.
• **Proclamation:** Approval of a proclamation declaring July 2026 Parks and Recreation Month.
• **Public comment:** A public comment period for residents was scheduled.

Minutes for this meeting have not been published, so it is not yet confirmed which items were approved, tabled, or continued.

Downtown Development Authority — July 13

The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) agenda was discussion-oriented:

• **Joint work session:** Discussion of availability for a joint work session with the City Council and Georgia Tech on July 21 or July 23.
• **Meeting schedule:** Discussion and review of the DDA regular meeting schedule.
• **Strategic priorities:** Presentation of the DDA Strategic Priority Results Summary.
• **Placemaking:** Discussion of DDA "Quick Wins" placemaking projects.
• **Business outreach:** Discussion of the DDA Business Outreach Framework.
• **Public comment:** A public comment period was scheduled.

No votes or formal actions are listed on the agenda. Minutes have not been published.

Historic Preservation Commission — July 16

The Historic Preservation Commission agenda was limited to one substantive item:

• **Clemsil Historic Resource Survey:** A presentation by Rob Sturgess on the Clemsil Historic Resource Survey.

The agenda also included review of previous minutes. No other specific decisions or ordinances were listed. Minutes for this meeting have not been published.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days (through August 3, 2026), according to the meeting data provided. Residents should check the City of Clarkston's official calendar for any newly posted or special-called meetings.

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*Note: All three recent meetings are listed as "agenda only" because minutes have not yet been published. The items above reflect what was scheduled for consideration, not confirmed outcomes. Readers can consult the official agendas and minutes on the City of Clarkston website for verified results.*