Oct 19, 2026

City Council Meeting · 10 recorded votes · Present at roll call: Mills, Roth, Dalton, Hallam, Simbro · Absent: Holschuh

All votes

Every vote in the official minutes, in agenda order. Full minutes for the whole Oct 19, 2026 meeting (saved copy)

• Vote 1Approve consent agenda items 6-21Passed 5–0 · 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 2The item is removed from the consent agendaPassed 5–0 · 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 3Item title not in the recordPassed 5–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 1
• Vote 4Public Hearing on a resolution awarding contract for the W 8th St Traffic Signal Upgrades Project Mayor Ervin stated that this is the time and place for a Public Hearing on the…Passed 5–0 · 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 5Resolution awarding contract for the W 8th St Traffic Signal Upgrades ProjectPassed 5–0 · Count only · Minutes, p. 2

  What this means: Bids and contracts. For public construction, the city approves plans and a cost estimate, takes bids, then awards the contract, usually to the lowest responsible bidder.

• Vote 6First consideration of an Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Newton, Iowa, 2025, Title VII, Chapter 70, Section 70.15, " Traffic and Parking Schedules Adopted by…Passed 5–0 · 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 7Resolution approving an engineering professional services agreement for the S 12th Ave W Reconstruction ProjectPassed 5–0 · 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 8Resolution to Approve Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the 2019 Sports Entertainment Urban Renewal AreaPassed 4–1 · No: Simbro · $72 · Minutes, p. 2 · Full page →

  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.

• Vote 9Resolution Approving Fourth Amended Development Agreement with The Circle Development, LLCPassed 4–1 · No: Simbro · Minutes, p. 2 · Full page →

  What this means: Development agreement. A contract between the city and a developer that spells out what each side will do. It may include required building value, deadlines, public improvements or incentives.

• Vote 10Council Member Mills recognized the work of Newton Main Street and the Historic Preservation Commission in supporting downtown revitalization and historic preservationCarried on a voice vote · Minutes, p. 3