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Resolution updating the Cemetery Rules and Regulations for Union Cemetery and Memorial Park…

Newton City Council · Jun 15, 2026 · Taxes and fees · Parks

Recorded in the minutes as “Resolution updating the Cemetery Rules and Regulations for Union Cemetery and Memorial Park Cemetery and Fee Schedule”. Passed 6–0; names not recorded.

What this means (Resolution): A formal council decision, usually made in one vote.

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Recorded in the minutes as: “43. Resolution updating the Cemetery Rules and Regulations for Union Cemetery and Memorial Park Cemetery and Fee Schedule Motion: Moved by Roth, seconded by Holschuh to adopt the Resolution. Roth shared information provided by Community Development Administrative Assistant a private individual. To maintain a safe working environment and reduce overtime, interments will be conducted during daylight hours. Additionally, the prohibition on spreading ashes is a state requirement and must be followed. Mayor Pro Tern Dalton clarified that Sunday and holiday burials will be at the discretion of the Community Development Director and will generally be approved unless staffing is unavailable. Roth also noted that the term " internment" was mistakenly used in place of" interment." The error will be corrected”.

Motion as recorded: “Moved by Roth, seconded by Holschuh to adopt the Resolution. Roth shared information provided by Community Development Administrative Assistant a private individual. To maintain a safe working environment and reduce overtime, interments will be conducted during daylight hours. Additionally, the prohibition on spreading ashes is a state requirement and must be followed. Mayor Pro Tern Dalton clarified that Sunday and holiday burials will be at the discretion of the Community Development Director and will generally be approved unless staffing is unavailable. Roth also noted that the term " internment" was mistakenly used in place of" interment." The error will be corrected”.

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 15, 2026 meeting, p. 4 (saved copy) · Agenda packet · All votes at this meeting

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