Sep 21, 2026
Decisions covered in full
Newton: Resolution calling a special election, setting March 2, 2027, as the Special Election Date and…
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.
Newton: Resolution calling a special election, setting March 2, 2027, as the special election date and…
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.
Newton: Resolution dedicating $50,000 of ending fund balance to Downtown Grant Programs for Facade…
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.
All votes
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- Resolution calling a special election, setting March 2, 2027, as the Special Election Date and adopting ballot language on the proposition of a new electric utility franchise…
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.
- Resolution calling a special election, setting March 2, 2027, as the special election date and adopting ballot language on the proposition of a franchise fee on energy providers…
What this means: Franchise fee. A fee a utility pays for using city streets and land for its lines. It is usually charged to customers as a percentage of their bills.
- Resolution directing City Staff to Seek Quotations in accordance with the City Financial Policy for Refurbishing Pool Pavilion Floors at Maytag Park
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.
- Resolution approving the Second Amendment to and consent to assignment of agreement for private development for the Legacy Plaza Urban Renewal Area
What this means: Tax increment financing (TIF). Within an urban renewal area, the extra property tax from rising values can be set aside for a period of years to pay for projects or incentives in that area, instead of going to the usual taxing bodies.
- Resolution dedicating $50,000 of ending fund balance to Downtown Grant Programs for Facade and/ or Housing
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.
- Adjourn the meeting at 6:40 P. M
What this means: Adjourning. The routine vote that ends the meeting.
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Next meeting: City Council Meeting, Mon, Nov 16, 2026, 6:00 PM CT (per the city’s meeting portal)
Agendas and minutes: city meeting portal
City Hall: 641-792-2787
Contact the Newton City Council
- Randy ErvinMayorrandye@newtongov.org
- Mark HallamWard 1markh@newtongov.org
- Melissa DaltonWard 2melissad@newtongov.org
- Stacy SimbroWard 3stacys@newtongov.org
- Amy RothWard 4amyr@newtongov.org
- Joel MillsAt-largejoelm@newtongov.org
- Jeff HolschuhAt-largejeffh@newtongov.org
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