Oct 5, 2026

City Council Meeting · 14 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. Full minutes for the whole Oct 5, 2026 meeting (saved copy)

• Vote 1Item title not in the recordPassed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes
• Vote 2Resolution approving the granting of Downtown Improvement Grant funds for 104 1st Ave East, Newton, IA in the Facade Improvement 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 3Resolution approving the granting of Downtown Housing Grant funds for 104 1st Ave East, Newton, IAPassed 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 4Resolution adopting the 2026-2028 City Council Goals for the City of NewtonPassed 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 5Resolution approving the City of Newton Social Media PolicyPassed 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 6Resolution approving amendments to the City of Newton Employee HandbookPassed 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 7Resolution approving the FY2028 and FY2029 wage agreement with Public Professional and Maintenance Employees Local 2003 ( Police)Passed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 2 · Full page →

  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 8Resolution approving the FY2028 and FY2029 wage agreement with the Newton Association of Professional Fire FightersPassed 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 9Resolution approving the FY2028 and FY2029 wage agreement with Teamsters LocalPassed 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 10Resolution adopting fee schedule for Westwood Golf Course for 2027Passed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 2 · Full page →

  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 11The amendment passedPassed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 2
• Vote 12Resolution approving a rate increase for City Attorney prosecution servicesPassed 6–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 2 · Full page →

  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 Pool Pavilion flooring project by Accents in Concrete, IncPassed 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 14Mayor and Council Comments Simbro is happy to say the jake break ordinance has helped to keep the noise downCarried on a voice vote · Minutes, p. 3

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