Aug 3, 2026

City Council Meeting · 13 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 Aug 3, 2026 meeting (saved copy)

• Vote 1Item title not in the recordPassed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes
• Vote 2Public Hearing on Resolution approving grant application and funding commitment of a Community Development Block Grant Mayor Ervin stated that this is the time and place for a…Passed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 2

  What this means: Public hearing. A set time at a meeting when anyone can speak to the council about a proposal before it decides. Hearings are required by law for some actions, such as budgets, rezoning and borrowing.

• Vote 3Resolution approving grant application and funding commitment of a Community Development Block GrantPassed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 2

  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 4Third Consideration of an Ordinance Granting to Interstate Power and Light Company Alliant Energy) a 25- Year Non- Exclusive Electric FranchisePassed 4–2 · No: Dalton, 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 5Adopt the OrdinancePassed 4–2 · No: Dalton, Hallam · Minutes, p. 2 · Full page →

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

• Vote 6Third Consideration of an Ordinance Establishing a Franchise Fee on Energy Providers Operating in the City of Newton, IowaPassed 4–2 · No: Dalton, 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 7Adopt the OrdinancePassed 4–2 · No: Dalton, Hallam · Minutes, p. 2 · Full page →

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

• Vote 8Third 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 9Adopt 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 10Resolution approving the granting of Downtown Improvement Grant funds for 108 1st Avenue East, Newton, Iowa in the Restaurant Improvements Program AreaPassed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 2

  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 11Resolution Amending Eligible Activities of Downtown Improvement Grant funds in the restaurant improvements program areaPassed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 2

  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 and Authorizing Submittal of Documents for the City’s Community Development Block Grant submission to the Iowa Economic Development AuthorityPassed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 2

  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 13Adjourn the meeting at 9:03 P. MCarried on a voice vote · $10,000 · Minutes

  What this means: Adjourning. The routine vote that ends the meeting.