Jul 6, 2026

City Council Meeting · 15 recorded votes · Present at roll call: Mills, Roth, Dalton, Hallam, Simbro, Holschuh · Absent: none listed

All votes

Every vote in the official minutes, in agenda order. Routine items on this meeting (1): adjournment. Full minutes for the whole Jul 6, 2026 meeting (saved copy)

• Vote 1Approve consent agenda items 4-26Passed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 1

  What this means: Consent agenda. A list of routine items the council approves together in one vote, without separate discussion. Any member can ask to pull an item out for its own vote.

• Vote 2Item 24 was pulledPassed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 1
• Vote 3Approve item 24, a speaker of Goldfinch Growth spoke regarding the 15 unit apartment projectPassed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 1
• Vote 4Third Consideration of 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 · Count only · Minutes, p. 2 · Full page →

  What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

• Vote 5Adopt the OrdinancePassed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 2

  What this means: Ordinance. A local law. Ordinances change the city code, and in Iowa they usually take three votes at separate meetings.

• Vote 6First Consideration of an Ordinance Granting to Interstate Power and Light Company Alliant Energy) a 25- Year Non- Exclusive Electric FranchisePassed 5–1 · as amended · No: Hallam · Minutes, p. 2 · Full page →

  What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

• Vote 8First Consideration of an Ordinance Establishing a Franchise Fee on Energy Providers Operating in the City of Newton, IowaPassed 5–1 · as amended · No: Hallam · Minutes, p. 2 · Full page →

  What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

• Vote 10First Consideration of an Ordinance amending the code of ordinances, City of Newton, Iowa, 2025, Title III, Chapter 30, Section 30. 036, " Powers& Duties"; Title III, Chapter 35,…Passed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 2

  What this means: Ordinance readings. An ordinance is a local law. In Iowa it is usually voted on at three separate meetings (first, second and third reading) before it passes. Each reading is one of those votes.

• Vote 11Resolution Amending the City of Newton Financial Policies, Section 8, Local Purchase Policy and Purchasing Limit Authority and Section 13, Public Purpose PolicyPassed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 3

  What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

• Vote 12Resolution approving the purchase of 3 Bungalow Court, City of Newton, Jasper County, IowaPassed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 3

  What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

• Vote 13Resolution Approving the granting of Downtown Improvement Grant funds for 108 1st Avenue East, Newton, Iowa in the signage program areaPassed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 3

  What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

• Vote 14Resolution Approving the granting of Downtown Improvement Grant funds for 110 West 3rd Street South, Newton, Iowa in the signage program areaPassed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 3

  What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

• Vote 15Mayor and Council Comments Council appreciated hearing from citizensCarried on a voice vote · Minutes, p. 3