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.*