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On an Ordinance amending the City of Newton official zoning map for property located at 1017…

Newton City Council · Jun 1, 2026 · Zoning

Recorded in the minutes as “Public Hearing on an Ordinance amending the City of Newton official zoning map for property located at 1017 West 4th St. S. Parcel number 0833479017, from R-2: One-and- Two…”. Passed 6–0; names not recorded. The item included a public hearing.

What this means (Public hearing): A set time at a meeting when anyone can speak to the council about a proposal before it decides.

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Recorded in the minutes as: “22. Public Hearing on an Ordinance amending the City of Newton official zoning map for property located at 1017 West 4th St. S. Parcel number 0833479017, from R-2: One-and- Two Family Residential District to C- N: Neighborhood Commercial Mayor Ervin stated that this is the time and place for a … Motion: Moved by Mills”. The minutes add: “ublic Hearing on the above Resolution. There were no written comments. Public Works Director Joe Grife clarified that the majority of these funds are coming from the North Central TIF funds leftover from the previous N. 2nd Ave. E. Streetscape Project that came in under budget, with the rest of the funds coming from the Road Use Tax fund., not the General Fund. Funding has already been allocated for …”

Motion as recorded: “Moved by Mills”.

The minutes give only the count (6–0), so individual votes are Not in the record. Vote line as printed: “AYES: 6. NAYS: None.”.

Source Full minutes for the whole Jun 1, 2026 meeting, p. 2 (saved copy) · Agenda packet · All votes at this meeting

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