Newtonia public meetings in 2022

Civil Service Commission

The Newtonia Civil Service Commission will meet to approve the minutes of its November meeting, certify a list of police officer candidates, and adjourn. No substantive decisions beyond routine procedural actions are scheduled.

• Approve minutes of November 21, 2022 meeting
• Certify police officer candidate list

Employee Relations Committee

The Employee Relations Committee will meet to approve minutes from its November 21 meeting and consider a reorganization of the Police Department’s supervisory staff. No other substantive items are listed.

• Recommendation to approve Police Department supervisory staff reorganization

City Council

The Newton City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions on the sale of city-owned property at 1312 East 6th Street South and a $772,815 contract for the library roof replacement. Other actions include approving a police department reorganization, a downtown improvement grant, and various consent agenda items.

• Public hearing and resolution for sale of 1312 East 6th Street South to Faith and Jonas Brant for $5,000
• Resolution awarding $772,815 contract to Hopkins Roofing for library roof replacement
• Resolution approving police department supervisory reorganization (promotion of Sergeant to Lieutenant)
• Resolution granting $19,731.50 downtown improvement grant to Hal Snedeker for 114-118 1st Avenue East
• Resolution approving amended development agreement with The Circle Development, LLC

SSMID Board

The Newtonia, MO SSMID Board will hold a virtual meeting to review and approve a vendor invoice submitted by Randy Ray on December 2, 2022. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Review & Approval of Randy Ray Invoice (12/2/22)

City Council

The Newton City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes approving two liquor licenses. The agenda contains no other substantive business items, only roll call and adjournment.

• Approve special event liquor license for Baqara, 403 West 4th Street North, Class C Retail Alcohol License, for 12/17/22
• Approve new Class B Retail Native Wine License for Next Chapter Boutique LLC, 110 North 2nd Avenue West

City Council

The Newton City Council will decide on contracts for the Sunset Dog Park Phase 1, adopt the new "Envision Newton 2042" Comprehensive Plan, and approve utility purchases including a sewer cleaner truck and leak detection contract. The meeting also includes public hearings on liquor licenses, a minor subdivision, and downtown grants.

• Award $55,755 contract for Sunset Dog Park Phase 1 to Des Moines Steel Fence
• Adopt "Envision Newton 2042" Comprehensive Plan after 12-month community input process
• Approve $13,500 Police K9 unit training and purchase agreement
• Authorize $2,500 tourism data dashboard co-op with Arrivalist
• Approve 5-year $55,755 leak detection contract for Utilities Department

City Council

The Newton City Council will hold a budget workshop immediately after the regular meeting to discuss the city’s comprehensive plan, goals, and financial updates for fiscal years 2022 and 2024. Presentations will cover expenditure and revenue reviews, property tax distribution, and a public works division update.

• Overview of Comprehensive Plan by Erin Chambers
• FY22 Expenditure and Revenue Reviews by Michele Heisdorffer and Candace Streeter
• FY24 Budget Information presented by Lisa Frasier
• Public Works Division presentation by Jody Rhone

City Council

The Newton City Council is holding a workshop to review results from an August 2022 session and discuss changes to its 2018 Procedural Rules. The council will provide direction to staff for potential revisions, with no financial impact. They will also discuss the Envision Newton 2042 strategy.

• Review of August 29, 2022 workshop results
• Discussion of changes to 2018 Procedural Rules of the Newton City Council
• Discussion of Envision Newton 2042 strategy

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Newtonia, MO Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a 3-lot minor subdivision at 900 W. 3rd St. S. and consider adoption of the Envision Newton 2042 Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes review of minutes from October 4, 2022. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other new or old business listed.

• Public hearing on MP22-1: Skiff's Subdivision Plat Two – 3-lot minor subdivision at 900 W. 3rd St. S.
• Review and adoption of the Envision Newton 2042 Comprehensive Plan

City Council

The Newton City Council will decide on contracts, licenses, and resolutions including nuisance abatement assessments, liquor and tobacco licenses for Newton Market, and department reorganizations such as creating a Utilities Department. The meeting also includes public hearings on an abandoned buildings ordinance and a street right-of-way vacation.

• Approve liquor license for Newton Market, 321 1st Ave W, Class E Retail Alcohol License
• Approve cigarette/tobacco/nicotine/vapor license for Newton Market, 321 1st Ave W
• Levy assessments for nuisance abatement costs (Schedule 22-11)
• Create Utilities Department and reorganize Public Works and Administration Departments
• Award contract for 2022 City of Newton Tree Removal Project No. 1

Newton Public Library Board of Trustees

The Newton Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine approvals and several significant items. The board will consider approving a Request for Proposals for a library roof project, open bids for a new Integrated Library System (ILS), and begin preparation of the FY24 budget, including discussion of full-time salaries and a city administrator budget memo.

• Library Roof RFP Approval
• Opening of ILS Bids & Selection
• FY24 Library Budget Prep: Full-time Salaries, City Administrator Budget Memo
• Policy Changes for ILS
• Holiday Staff Luncheon Dec. 14th Planning

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Newtonia Zoning Board of Adjustment will conduct a public hearing on two variance requests and discuss a conditional use permit at its November 9 meeting. The board will also review minutes from prior meetings and adjourn.

• Variance V22-2: side yard setback and lot coverage for 1113 & 1117 S. 12th Ave.
• Variance V22-3: 5-foot front yard chain link fence at 701 E. 5th St. N.
• Conditional Use Permit CU22-6: enclosed storage yard at 1217 1st Ave. E. (C-A zoning) for Golden Hammer Contractors

Historic Preservation Commission

The Newtonia Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of previous minutes and items from city staff. Key topics include guidelines on flood adaptation for rehabilitating historic buildings and commissioner expirations. The commission will also hear reports on signage and from individual commissioners.

• Discussion of Guidelines on Flood Adaptation for Rehabilitation Historic Buildings Publication
• Commissioner expirations
• Signage discussion
• Approval of September 6, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The Newton City Council will decide on dissolving the Water Board of Trustees and placing waterworks under council control, following a voter-approved referendum. They will also consider ordinances to amend downtown parking rules and regulate ATV/UTV use on city streets. Multiple resolutions will address urban renewal reports, tax increment financing, and contracts for city services like waterworks maintenance and stormwater planning.

• Dissolve Water Board of Trustees and transfer governance to City Council (Council Report 22-275)
• Amend downtown parking rules, including diagonal to parallel parking changes on E 3rd St S and new handicap stall markings (Council Report 22-276)
• Approve FY22 Annual Financial Report and urban renewal reports for 2021-2022 (Council Reports 22-295, 22-296)
• Award contract for Fairmeadows North Plat 7 Storm Sewer Relocation Project (Council Report 22-310)
• Approve property tax rebate for Newton Elite Properties within 1st Avenue East Urban Renewal Area (Council Report 22-300)

City Council

This is a budget workshop of the Newton City Council, held immediately after the council meeting, to discuss the proposed budget schedule and employee compensation costs. The agenda includes presentations by the Finance Officer and Financial Analyst, followed by council questions and comments. No votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Review proposed budget schedule
• Employee compensation costs

Newton Public Library Board of Trustees

The Newton Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to handle routine business and discuss several financial and operational items. Key actions include reviewing the FY2023 budget, preparing the FY2024 budget, setting part-time pay rates and cataloger hours, and approving an RFP for an integrated library system (ILS). The board will also receive updates on the building project and a library t-shirt fundraiser.

• Review of FY2023 budget and preparation of FY2024 budget
• Set FY24 part-time pay, FY23 pay for Library Assistants, and cataloger hours
• Approval of ILS RFP (integrated library system request for proposals)
• Building project: sign bid/RFP update and library t-shirt fundraiser update
• Approval of bills and library financial report

Civil Service Commission

The Newton Civil Service Commission is meeting to handle routine personnel matters for the fire department. They will certify the firefighter candidate list and approve the fire department to test and create a promotional list for the rank of Captain. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including roll call, approving prior minutes, and adjournment.

• Certify Firefighter Candidate list
• Approve Fire Department to test and create a promotional list for Captain
• Approve minutes of October 3, 2022 meeting

Newton Public Library Board of Trustees

The Newton Public Library Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider a building project. The board will open received bids and vote on approving a bid for the sign project. The meeting is open to the public and includes an ADA compliance check.

• Open received bids for building project
• Approve bid for sign project

City Council

The Newton City Council holds a goal-setting workshop to review past goals, discuss the comprehensive plan, and draft new 2022-2024 goals. City staff present updates on the goal-setting process, current and draft capital improvement plans, and recommendations for new goals.

• Review of 2021-2023 City Council Goals
• Draft FY24 Capital Improvement Plan presented
• Proposed 2022-2024 Goals discussed with Executive Team and City Administrator recommendations
• Mayor and Council choose final 2022-2024 Goals
• Preliminary tabulation of City Council goal preferences

Civil Service Commission

The Newton Civil Service Commission is meeting to handle routine personnel matters for the police department. They will certify the current police officer eligibility list, approve testing for new officers once the list is exhausted, and authorize a promotional exam for sergeant. The agenda is procedural with no policy decisions or public hearings.

• Certify police officer eligibility list
• Exhaust police officer list and approve testing for new officers
• Approve testing and creation of promotional list for sergeant

Newton Public Library Board of Trustees

The Newton Public Library Board will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, discuss financial reports, and review a long-range plan and building project. The board will also address holiday closings, trustee roles, and draft ethics policies.

• Approve sign bid documents for building project
• Approve Veteran’s Day holiday library closings
• Approve edits to trustee job descriptions and applications
• Review draft Library Board Code of Ethics
• Discuss Chapter 12 & 13 Trustee Manual

City Council

The Newton City Council will hold public hearings on a 7-lot subdivision plat and a zoning change to commercial, and consider resolutions for property tax rebates, nuisance abatement assessments, and purchases of police vehicles and a pickup. The agenda also includes liquor license approvals, telecommunications agreements, and a closed session for litigation strategy.

• Public hearing and resolution on preliminary plat of Stelpflug Addition, a 7-lot subdivision in the 1400 block of 1st Avenue West
• Public hearing and first consideration of ordinance rezoning 1500 1st Ave E and 201 E 15th St N from R-2 to C-A Arterial Commercial
• Resolution approving property tax rebate of $50,030 to Lion Development Group, LLC in North Central Urban Renewal Area
• Resolution approving purchase of one 2022 Ford Police Interceptor SUV for $41,089 and three 2023 SUVs plus a van for $200,000
• Resolution levying $5,402.27 in nuisance abatement assessments against 11 properties

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Newton Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on two items: a 7-lot residential subdivision at 1404 1st Avenue West and a rezoning request for properties at 1500 1st Avenue East and 201 East 15th Street North from R-2 to C-A. The commission will also review minutes from its June 7, 2022 meeting. The meeting is electronic due to COVID-19 concerns.

• PP22-1: Stelpflug Addition, 1404 1st Avenue West, 7-lot residential subdivision, applicant 2B Constructed Inc.
• RZ22-1: Rezoning 1500 1st Avenue East and 201 East 15th Street North from R-2 to C-A, applicant Gena Franklin
• Public hearing for both items
• Review of minutes from June 7, 2022

Historic Preservation Commission

The Newtonia Historic Preservation Commission is holding a regular meeting with a procedural agenda. The commission will approve the agenda and prior meeting minutes, hear reports from city staff and commissioners, and take comments from citizens. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes from July 11, 2022
• Introduction of new city staff
• Discussion of signage
• Individual commissioner reports
• Communications from State Historic Preservation Office

City Council

The Newton City Council will decide on multiple resolutions including funding a new park at 224 W 3rd St N with up to $150,000, approving nuisance abatement cost assessments totaling $7,944.97, and awarding contracts for landfill upgrades and fire department equipment. The meeting also includes liquor license approvals and staff reorganization.

• Approve $150,000 city funding for new park at 224 W 3rd St N
• Levy $7,944.97 in nuisance abatement assessments (Schedules 22-08 & 22-09)
• Award $150,000+ landfill pump station electrical upgrade contract
• Approve $53,437.14 fire department grant for compliance engine
• Grant liquor licenses to Okoboji Grill (1425 W 19th St S) and Kwik Star #1001 (1910 1st Ave E)

Newton Public Library Board of Trustees

The Newton Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes and bills, plus hearing the library financial report. The board will also discuss the long-range plan, a building project, and the library director's report, along with old and new business items such as staff training closure and holiday closings.

• Approval of bills
• Library financial report
• Long-range plan discussion
• Building project discussion
• Close library Wed., Oct. 5 for staff training

Newton WaterWorks Board of Trustees

The Newton WaterWorks Board of Trustees meeting agenda for 2022-08-19 consists solely of procedural boilerplate with no substantive items, decisions, or discussions listed.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Newtonia Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a special meeting to review minutes from May 4, 2022, and conduct public hearings on two conditional use permit applications. The board will decide on permits for temporary lumber storage at 300 E. 17th St. S. and a ground solar array at the KOA Campground at 1610 E. 36th St. S. The meeting is offered electronically due to COVID-19 concerns.

• CU22-3: Conditional use permit for temporary off-site exterior storage of wrapped lumber and sheathing at 300 E. 17th St. S. (C-A district), applicant Spahn & Rose Lumber Co.
• CU22-4: Conditional use permit for a 15,750 sq. ft. ground solar array at KOA Campground, 1610 E. 36th St. S. (C-A district), applicant 1 Source Solar.
• Public hearing for both permits.
• Review of minutes from May 4, 2022.

City Council

The Newton City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions on an urban renewal plan amendment for the North Central Urban Renewal Area and a contract for the 2022 Union Cemetery Paving Project. The council will also vote on a consent agenda that includes nuisance abatement assessments, a roofing contract, a sprayer purchase, a sewer line assessment tool, a telecommunications licensing agreement with Windstream, a $3,000 funding request for the Bowlful of Blues, and other routine items. A discussion on UTV/ATV regulations is also scheduled.

• Public hearing and resolution to amend the North Central Urban Renewal Plan, including updates to the Downtown Micro-Grant program and a pedestrian walkway on the 300 block of North 3rd Avenue West
• Public hearing and resolution to award a $135,837 contract to TK Concrete for the 2022 Union Cemetery Paving Project
• Resolution to approve additional quantities for the City Hall Parking Lot Reconstruction Project, adding $11,000 for rock base and $42,000 for police lot concrete replacement
• Resolution approving a $3,000 funding request to the South Skunk Blues Society for the 2022 Bowlful of Blues
• Resolution approving a telecommunications licensing agreement with Windstream Iowa Communications, LLC at 2801 Rusty Wallace Dr

SSMID Board

The Newton Downtown SSMID board will hold its quarterly meeting to review minutes and finances, discuss new business including prospective board appointees, and old business such as FY22-23 projects like Christmas decorations and downtown beautification infrastructure. Updates from community partners will also be given. The agenda is largely routine with no major decisions listed.

• Discussion on SSMID projects for FY 22-23, including Christmas Decorations
• Downtown Beautification Infrastructure update (flags, benches, flower pots) by Yeager
• Prospective appointees to SSMID board
• Lightning Round updates from Main Street and DDNA

Employee Relations Committee

The Employee Relations Committee will discuss and possibly recommend creating a temporary Firefighter/Paramedic position in the Fire Department to address staffing shortages. The position would be funded through savings of about $7,855 and eliminated once a new certified list is approved. The committee will also approve minutes from the July 5 meeting.

• Discuss temporary Firefighter/Paramedic position in Fire Department
• Motion to approve recommendation to full City Council
• Approve July 5, 2022 meeting minutes
• Position estimated to save $7,855 in salaries and benefits
• Temporary position to be eliminated after new certified list approved

Civil Service Commission

The Newton Civil Service Commission will meet to handle firefighter hiring procedures, including exhausting the current candidate list, approving a new testing process, and discussing a temporary firefighter/paramedic position. The meeting is routine administrative business.

• Exhaust the Firefighter Candidate List
• Approve the Fire Department to Test and Create Candidate List for Firefighter
• Discuss Temporary Firefighter/Paramedic position

City Council

The Newton City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 1, 2022, with a consent agenda covering nuisance abatement assessments, project completions, and contract awards. Key items include final consideration of a 25-year natural gas franchise for Black Hills Energy, vacating a portion of South 7th Avenue East, and approving an economic development grant for property acquisition. The council will also discuss a biweekly pay transition and receive a mid-year police report.

• Third consideration of ordinance granting Black Hills Energy a 25-year natural gas franchise
• Resolution dispensing with special election for the gas franchise
• Third consideration of ordinance vacating South 7th Avenue East between 600 and 700 blocks of East 27th Street South
• Resolution approving $22,500 economic development grant to Newton Development Corporation for 1311 1st Avenue East
• Resolution creating temporary Firefighter/Paramedic position due to staffing shortage

Newton Public Library Board of Trustees

The Newton Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss routine business and several notable items, including the building project with a sign discussion, a possible alcohol policy on library property, and appointments to the Library Foundation and Friends boards. The board will also enter a closed session for the library director's evaluation. The agenda includes standard items like minutes approval, financial reports, and public comment.

• Building project: Studio Melee sign discussion
• Alcohol on library property policy discussion
• Library Foundation Board appointment
• Library Friends Board appointment
• Microfilm digitization project

Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee

The Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee is meeting to review chapters 13-17 of the draft comprehensive plan, make final edits, and conduct a mapping exercise. They will also review the project schedule and next steps. This is a working session focused on finalizing the plan document.

• Review of Chapters 13-17 of the comprehensive plan
• Final edits and mapping exercise
• Review of project schedule and next steps

City Council

The Newton City Council will vote on a consent agenda covering nuisance abatement assessments, a revised $39,103 purchase for Woodland Park shelters, a $20,000 grant for a proposed dog park, and several other resolutions. They will also hold a public hearing on adopting the Jasper County Hazard Mitigation Plan and give second consideration to ordinances for a natural gas franchise and a road vacation.

• Resolution levying $854 in nuisance abatement assessments on five properties
• Resolution approving $39,103 purchase of steel shelters for Woodland Park
• Resolution accepting $20,000 Prairie Meadows grant for Sunset Dog Park
• Second consideration of 25-year natural gas franchise for Black Hills Energy
• Public hearing on adopting Jasper County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2022-2027

Historic Preservation Commission

The Newtonia Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the previous meeting's minutes and receiving reports from staff and commissioners. The main substantive item is a discussion of the Main Street Iowa Development Award. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Discussion of Main Street Iowa Development Award
• Approval of June 6, 2022 meeting minutes
• Individual commissioner reports
• Communications from State Historic Preservation Office and Department of Cultural Affairs

Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee

The Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee will meet to review chapters 7–12 of the draft plan, hold a workshop on existing and future land-use maps, and discuss the project schedule and next steps. No formal decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

City Council

The Newton City Council is holding a special workshop to receive a presentation from the Newton Police Department on the response and management of police use-of-force incidents. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda consists of a call to order, roll call, the presentation, and adjournment.

• Presentation on response and management of police use-of-force incidents by Newton Police Department

Employee Relations Committee

The Employee Relations Committee will discuss organizational changes in Community Development and may vote on a recommendation to the full City Council. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Discuss organizational changes in Community Development
• Motion to approve recommendation to full City Council
• Approve June 6, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The Newton City Council will hold public hearings and first consideration of ordinances granting Black Hills Energy a 25-year natural gas franchise, and vacating a portion of South 7th Avenue East. They will also consider a $600,000 Downtown Housing Grant for converting former Maytag space into residential units, and approve several payments including $22,154 for police video equipment.

• Public hearing and first consideration of ordinance granting Black Hills Energy a 25-year natural gas franchise
• Public hearing and first consideration of ordinance vacating South 7th Avenue East between 600 and 700 blocks of East 27th Street South
• Resolution approving $600,000 Downtown Housing Grant for conversion of former Maytag space at 403 West 4th Street North
• Resolution approving $22,154 payment to Axon Enterprise for police body cameras and equipment
• Resolution fixing nuisance abatement assessments totaling $854 against five properties

Newton Public Library Board of Trustees

The Newton Public Library Board will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, bills, and policies, including edits to meeting room, displays, and solicitation rules. The board will also review the library director’s evaluation and goals, discuss fundraising for roof repairs, and vote on the 2022–2024 long-range plan and FY23 book budget.

• Approval of 2022–2024 Long-Range Plan
• FY23 Book Budget approval
• Library Director FY2022 goals review and FY2023 goals
• Meeting Room Policy edits & approval
• Library Displays, Bulletin Board & Solicitation Policy edits and approval

City Council

The Newton City Council will meet to consider a second reading of an ordinance to close the Maytag Plant 2 Urban Renewal Area, and a resolution to buy a vacant property at 1311 First Avenue East for $42,000 plus settlement costs. The consent agenda includes routine items like liquor licenses, nuisance abatement assessments, and various resolutions. The meeting also includes presentations on parks, recycling, and a community garden.

• Second consideration of ordinance closing Maytag Plant 2 Urban Renewal Area
• Resolution to acquire 1311 First Avenue East for $42,000 plus $3,000 settlement costs
• Resolution approving purchase of Tasers from Axon Enterprises for $14,811.22
• Resolution levying nuisance abatement assessments totaling $1,364.80
• Resolution to set public hearing for Black Hills Energy natural gas franchise

Newton WaterWorks Board of Trustees

The Newton WaterWorks Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting at Newton City Hall to approve minutes, financial reports, a hydrant meter policy, and an online billing services agreement. The board will also discuss new business including an all-staff meeting and a special election fact sheet.

• Approve Newton WaterWorks Hydrant Meter Policy
• Approve Agreement with Caselle for online billing services ($ amount not specified)
• Approve May financials (Balance Sheet, Sweep Account Report, Income Statement, May Payables List)
• Discuss WaterWorks All-Staff Meeting on June 20 at Newton Arboretum
• Review WaterWorks Special Election Fact Sheet

Park Board

The Newton Park Board is meeting to review and approve the May minutes, hear a presentation on the Harmony Park project, participate in an annual goal-setting exercise, discuss the Sunset Park concept plan, and consider informational handouts for a park bond referendum. The agenda includes routine items and project updates, with no final decisions scheduled on the listed items.

• Harmony Park Project Presentation by Emily Thomason (Newton Main Street volunteer)
• Annual Goal Setting Exercise led by Community Services Director Laube
• Sunset Park Concept Plan discussion
• Park Bond Referendum Informational Handouts
• Review and approve minutes from May 18, 2022 meeting

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Newtonia Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to review minutes from March 8, 2022, and hold a public hearing on a request to vacate an east-west street right-of-way in the 600 block of East 27th Street South, filed by Vincent Haydon. The meeting is offered electronically due to COVID-19, with options to observe online, submit comments, or register to participate.

• Public hearing SV22-1: E-W street right-of-way vacation, 600 block of East 27th Street South, applicant Vincent Haydon
• Review of minutes from March 8, 2022
• Electronic meeting option per Iowa Code section 21.8 due to COVID-19

Historic Preservation Commission

The Newtonia, MO Historic Preservation Commission will convene a regular meeting on June 6, 2022, at 1:00 PM in the Community Development conference room. The agenda includes procedural items such as roll call, approval of the previous meeting minutes, and certification of Iowa Open Meetings Law compliance. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed.

City Council

The Newton City Council will decide on a $4.2 million contract to reconstruct Union Drive between N 4th Ave W and N 19th Ave W, using $2.8 million in federal funds. They will also vote on approving multiple liquor licenses and tobacco permits, and hear a public hearing on the Union Drive project.

• Approve $4,209,934.58 contract for Union Drive Reconstruction Project between N 4th Ave W and N 19th Ave W
• Approve liquor licenses for Wal-Mart Supercenter (300 Iowa Speedway Dr.), Four Seasons Golf Bar (101 1st St N), and Hy-Vee Gas (1421 1st Ave E)
• Approve 2022-2023 tobacco/nicotine licenses for 15 businesses including Casey’s, Dollar General, and Walgreens
• Public hearing on Union Drive Reconstruction Project with $2.8M federal funding
• Approve property tax rebates for Hotel Maytag and Newton Senior Residence in North Central Urban Renewal Area

Newton Public Library Board of Trustees

The Newton Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business and discuss several operational items. The agenda includes approval of bills and minutes, a financial report, and updates on the long-range plan and building project. New business covers topics like board positions, a county survey, a credit/debit tie-in with the city, new circulation staff pay, a 28E contract with Lambs Grove, a new long-range plan, a window quote, a copier purchase, and a budget sub-committee.

• Approval of bills
• Library financial report
• Building project update
• New circulation staff pay
• Lambs Grove 28E contract approval

Newton WaterWorks Board of Trustees

The Newtonia, MO WaterWorks Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss routine business, including financial reports, contracts, and personnel matters. The agenda includes items on water and sewer rate schedules, a contract for a water line extension, and reports from various committees. Most items appear to be for discussion or approval of standard operational matters.

• Review of financial statements and reports
• Discussion of water and sewer rate schedules
• Contract for water line extension on County Road 160 at Newton County
• Report from Utility Billing Clerk and Personnel Committee
• Approval of minutes and other business

Park Board

The Newton Park Board will vote on a recommendation regarding food trucks in city parks, discuss concept plans for park bond referendum projects, and receive an update on the Sunset Park concept plan. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and citizen comments.

• Vote on food truck recommendation in city parks
• Discussion on concept plans for Park Bond Referendum Projects
• Update on Sunset Park Concept Plan
• Review and approve minutes from February 16, 2022 meeting

City Council

The Newton City Council will meet to decide on multiple resolutions including property tax rebates for three urban renewal areas, a special election to dissolve the WaterWorks Board, and nuisance abatement assessments. The council will also discuss ordinance changes for civil service terms and street parking, and hear updates on housing funds policy and community services projects.

• Approve property tax rebates for Lion Development Group, McCann Housing Associates, and Newton Elite Properties within urban renewal areas
• Call special election on September 13, 2022 to dissolve Newton WaterWorks Board and transfer governance to City Council
• Fix nuisance abatement assessments totaling $682.52 against private properties (Schedule No. 22-04)
• Amend civil service term end dates to December 31st via ordinance change
• Restrict parking on E 31st St N, N 11th Ave E, and S 13th Ave E for 2022 community events

Newton Public Library Board of Trustees

The Newton Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business including approving bills and the financial report, and will discuss the long-range plan and building project, specifically choosing roofing material. They will also consider several policy and operational items such as a request for reconsideration policy edits, lawn and landscaping, a food-for-fines program, meeting date changes, a dress code, and an Enrich Iowa agreement.

• Pick roofing material for building project
• Approval of bills
• Request for Reconsideration Policy – Edits
• Food for Fines – Approval for May 16th-21st
• Enrich Iowa Agreement

Historic Preservation Commission

The Newtonia Historic Preservation Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, covering call to order, roll call, approval of the previous meeting's minutes, and certification of open meetings law. No items are listed from city staff, and the only attachment is a communication from the State Historic Preservation Office or Department of Cultural Affairs.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes from March 7, 2022
• Communication from State Historic Preservation Office and/or Department of Cultural Affairs (attachment)
• No items from city staff
• Individual commissioner reports

City Council

The Newton City Council will consider issuing $2,055,000 in general obligation bonds, awarding contracts for a traffic signal upgrade and City Hall parking lot reconstruction, and approving several other resolutions including a police department reorganization and a non-union pay plan. The agenda also includes public hearings for the two major construction projects and a third consideration of zoning code amendments.

• Issue $1,670,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022A and $385,000 Taxable GO Bonds, Series 2022B
• Award $202,654 contract to Van Maanen Electric for N 4th Ave W Traffic Signal Improvement
• Award $495,900 contract to TK Concrete for City Hall Parking Lot Reconstruction
• Approve $229,210 engineering agreement with Bolton & Menk for Arbor Estates 2nd Addition
• Reorganize Police Department administrative staff, eliminating and reclassifying positions

Employee Relations Committee

The Employee Relations Committee will meet to discuss reorganizing administrative staff within the Police Department and may vote on a recommendation to the full City Council. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and standard procedural items.

• Discuss reorganizing administrative staff within the Police Department
• Motion to approve recommendation to full City Council
• Approve January 17, 2022 meeting minutes

Newton Public Library Board of Trustees

The Newton Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting, covering routine approvals, financial reports, and updates on the long-range plan and building project. The board will also discuss policy edits, landscaping, a food-for-fines program, and meeting date changes.

• Approval of bills and financial report
• Long-Range Plan and Building Project updates
• Request for Reconsideration Policy edits
• Food for Fines approval for May 16-21
• Library Board meeting date change for July

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Newtonia Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a special meeting to review minutes, conduct a public hearing on a variance request, and elect officers. The main item is a public hearing on V22-1, a request by Chad Nichol for a side yard setback variance to build an attached garage at 307 N. 7th Ave. E. The meeting is offered electronically due to COVID-19, with public comments due before 3:00 PM.

• Public hearing on V22-1: side yard setback variance for attached garage at 307 N. 7th Ave. E., applicant Chad Nichol
• Review of minutes from November 3, 2021
• Election of officers
• Electronic meeting option via Mediacom stream due to COVID-19

Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee

The Newtonia Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee is meeting to review and analyze public feedback, discuss a vision statement and strategic objectives, and review the project schedule. The meeting is open to the public and can be attended in person or online.

• Review and analysis of feedback
• Discussion of vision statement
• Discussion of strategic objectives
• Review of project schedule and planning process

Building Trades Board

The Newton Building Trades Board will convene at Newton City Hall to conduct routine business including a roll call, review of prior meeting minutes, and officer selection. The board will also discuss the state adoption of HSB 682 and SSB 3123 codes and review a grant application for 512 East 19th Street South.

• Review of state adoption of HSB 682 & SSB 3123 codes
• Grant review for 512 East 19th Street South

Park Board

The Newton Park Board will meet to review and approve minutes from the February meeting, vote on a recommendation regarding food trucks in city parks, and discuss an update to the Sunset Park Concept Plan. The board will also hear citizen comments on parks-related issues and conduct routine procedural items.

• Vote on food trucks in city parks recommendation
• Discussion of Sunset Park Concept Plan update

SSMID Board

The Newton Downtown SSMID Board is meeting electronically due to COVID-19. They will review minutes and finances, and discuss a proposal to merge SSMID with Main Street, as well as plans to purchase trash receptacles, benches, and flower pots for the FY 21-22 projects. The meeting also includes updates on the Hotel Maytag restaurant and community partner organizations.

• Discussion on merging SSMID & Main Street
• SSMID/Main Street proposal (O'Brien)
• Purchase of trash receptacles, benches, and flower pots for FY 21-22
• City report: Hotel Maytag restaurant update
• Lightning round updates from Main Street, DDNA, and other partners

City Council

The Newton City Council will hold public hearings and vote on the FY2023 operating budget, the FY23-27 Capital Improvement Plan, and several loan agreements totaling over $8.8 million for projects including Arbor Estates Phase 2, airport improvements, and downtown betterment. They will also consider a zoning ordinance amendment and a fiber optic licensing agreement. The meeting includes consent agenda items such as liquor licenses, nuisance abatement assessments, and various contracts.

• Public hearing and resolution adopting FY23-27 Capital Improvement Plan (Council Report 22-061)
• Public hearing and resolution approving 2022-23 Operating Budget with tax levy at $17.14/1,000 (Council Report 22-062)
• Public hearings on Essential Purpose Loan Agreement ($8,220,000) and three General Purpose Loan Agreements ($225,000, $225,000, $200,000) (Council Report 22-063)
• First consideration of ordinance amending residential development standards in Chapters 155 and 158 (Council Report 22-064)
• Resolution approving Telecommunications Licensing Agreement with Mahaska Communication Group for fiber optic system (Council Report 22-065)

City Council

The Newton City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a resolution setting the maximum property tax dollars for FY2023 at $7,158,061. They will also consider resolutions allocating ARPA funds, calling a September 2022 special election for a $1.6 million park bond, and approving a temporary reduction in fiber optic right-of-way license fees. The consent agenda includes routine items like minutes, liquor licenses, nuisance abatement assessments, and various contracts.

• Public hearing and resolution on maximum property tax dollars for FY2023 (not to exceed $7,158,061)
• Resolution allocating American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds (first allocation $1,135,028.67 received)
• Resolution calling a September 13, 2022 special election on $1,600,000 general obligation bonds for park improvements (Westwood Golf Course Clubhouse, Maytag Pool, Pickleball Courts at Aurora Park, Dog Park at Sunset Park)
• Resolution temporarily amending underground fiber optic license fee to no base fee plus $0.06 per lineal foot (reverts to $300 plus $0.90 per lineal foot after 3 years)
• Resolution approving $10,000 funding request for Wild Cat Country Fest (June 17-18, 2022)

SSMID Board

The Newton Downtown SSMID Board is meeting electronically due to COVID-19. They will review minutes and finances, discuss a potential merger with Main Street, get updates on Christmas decorations and a property owner poll, and consider pricing for trash receptacles. The meeting also includes a city report on the Hotel Maytag restaurant and updates from partner organizations.

• Discussion on merging SSMID & Main Street
• Update on status of Christmas Decorations
• Update on poll of property/business owners
• SSMID projects FY 21-22: trash receptacles pricing
• City report: Hotel Maytag restaurant update

Newton Sanitary Landfill 28E Members

The Newton Sanitary Landfill 28-E Members will hold an annual budget workshop to review recycling programs and waste reduction efforts, recap 2021, discuss proposed capital projects and equipment, and review the FY 22/23 operating budget. They will also review year-end tonnage and ownership allocations, and discuss fees.

• Review of recycling programs and waste reduction efforts
• Recap of 2021
• Proposed landfill capital projects and equipment
• Proposed FY 22/23 landfill operating budget
• Year-end tonnage summary and ownership allocation table update

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to handle routine business: approving the agenda and previous meeting minutes, hearing reports from staff and commissioners, and taking citizen input. No substantive decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes from January 3, 2022
• Communications from State Historic Preservation Office and/or Department of Cultural Affairs

City Council

The Newton City Council is holding a budget workshop to review and discuss the proposed FY23 budget, including the general fund reserve balance, outside agency funding, and other potential changes. The council will give final direction to staff on the budget proposal.

• Review of FY23 budget proposal
• Discussion on general fund reserve balance percentage
• Discussion on outside agency funding proposal for FY23
• Final review of CIP (Capital Improvement Plan)
• Final review of ARPA funding proposal

City Council

The Newton City Council will consider several resolutions, including the purchase of three police vehicles for $120,300, a three-year commitment to fund the NTT IndyCar Series at $33,000 annually, and membership in the Mid-Iowa Planning Alliance. They will also hold public hearings on the sale of city-owned properties and the proposed maximum property tax levy for FY 2022-2023. The agenda includes consent items, a second consideration of a parking ordinance, and a discussion on a proposed park bond referendum.

• Resolution to purchase two 2022 Ford Police Interceptor SUVs and one 2022 Ford Ranger truck for $120,300 using ARPA funds
• Resolution approving a 3-year commitment to provide $33,000 annually to Newton Development Corporation for NTT IndyCar Series events
• Resolution setting a public hearing on the sale of five city-owned properties (1117 N 3rd Ave E, 211 E 12th St N, 115 E 4th St N, 124 E 4th St N, 411 N 2nd Ave E)
• Resolution setting a public hearing on the proposed maximum property tax dollars for FY July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023
• Second consideration of ordinance to restrict parking on the 300 block of E 23rd St S during school days from 7AM-4PM

Newton WaterWorks Board of Trustees

The Newton WaterWorks Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve a water treatment plant slaker replacement project, review a billing software presentation, and consider a settlement agreement. The board will also receive updates on staff meetings, a vehicle, and the initial FY 2022-2023 budget proposal.

• Approve Slaker Replacement Project not to exceed $46,000 (Story Construction bid $37,848, Jetco electrical $5,000, contingency $3,152)
• Presentation on Beacon Billing Integration Software by Dan Sinclair
• Update on 1998 GMC Sierra C3500
• Initial Proposal of Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Budget
• Approve Settlement Agreement with Martin J. Kunkel

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Newtonia Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to residential zoning regulations, including increased side yard setbacks and development notice requirements. The commission will also discuss the Comprehensive Plan update and elect officers for the coming term.

• Public hearing on ZOA22-1: amendments to increase side yard setback minimums in residential zones and require development notices by posted sign
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan Update
• Election of officers

Park Board

The Newtonia Park Board is holding a special electronic meeting to discuss and vote on which projects to recommend for inclusion in a proposed park bond referendum. The meeting is conducted via Zoom due to COVID-19 health concerns, and public comments can be submitted by email or phone. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with the bond referendum being the only substantive item.

• Presentation and vote on projects for proposed park bond referendum
• Electronic meeting via Zoom due to COVID-19
• Public comments accepted via email or phone

City Council

The Newton City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution approving an agreement for interim management services for Newton WaterWorks. The meeting includes roll call, the resolution, mayor/council comments, and adjournment.

• Resolution approving agreement for interim management services of Newton WaterWorks (Council Report 22-021)

Park Board

The Newton Park Board will meet to appoint a new chair and vice-chair, review previous minutes, and receive updates on 2022 parks programming, a proposed park bond referendum, the Agnes Patterson Park walking loop, and an upcoming comprehensive plan work session. The meeting also includes time for citizen comments on parks-related matters.

• Appointment of new Park Board Chair and Vice-Chair
• Update on proposed park bond referendum
• Agnes Patterson Park Walking Loop update
• 2022 Parks and Recreation Programming update
• Upcoming Comprehensive Plan work session

Employee Relations Committee

The Employee Relations Committee will discuss creating a temporary administrative assistant position in the Police Department and eliminating one in the Fire Department. They may vote on a recommendation to the full City Council. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and routine procedural items.

• Discuss creation of temporary administrative assistant position in Police Department
• Discuss elimination of temporary administrative assistant position in Fire Department
• Motion to approve recommendation to full City Council
• Approve December 6, 2021 meeting minutes

Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee

The Newtonia Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee is meeting to review the project schedule, discuss projected growth, examine the existing land use map, and consider feedback from the project website, crowdsource map, and survey. They will also plan upcoming public input events and next steps. The meeting is held electronically due to COVID-19, with public participation options available.

• Review of project schedule and planning process overview
• Discussion of projected growth
• Review of project website, crowdsource map, and survey feedback
• Review of existing land use map
• Planning for upcoming public input events and engagement

City Council

The Newton City Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss the FY23 annual budget, including options to lower the tax levy and where to set it. They will review general fund revenue estimates, employee compensation proposals, the updated Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), and non-salary expenditure proposals for the general fund and other funds.

• Options to lower the tax levy
• Council discussion on setting the FY23 levy
• Review of general fund revenue estimate and employee compensation proposals
• Updated Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• General fund non-salary expenditures proposal

City Council

The Newton City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions on urban renewal plan amendments, a development agreement with Hopkins Properties LLC, and a property sale to Black Hills Energy. They will also vote on consent agenda items including liquor licenses, nuisance abatement assessments, a property tax rebate for DMACC, and a fee schedule adjustment for ambulance services. A discussion on a proposed park bond referendum is also scheduled.

• Development agreement with Hopkins Properties LLC for 1114 1st Ave E: 10-year tax rebate up to $150,000 and $50,000 curb appeal grant
• Reimbursement #10 to DMACC for $200,520.32, completing $1.5 million obligation for Newton Campus Expansion
• Resolution accepting $4,250 purchase offer from Black Hills Energy for 410 S 6th Ave W
• Ordinance to restrict parking on west side of E 23rd St S during school days 7AM-4PM
• Resolution to allow vehicle impoundment during citywide snow removal and downtown hauling

SSMID Board

The Newton Downtown SSMID Board is holding an electronic meeting via Zoom to discuss routine business, finances, and project updates. Agenda items include an insurance claim for Christmas decorations, hardware updates, property owner poll results, and trash receptacles from Dodd's for fiscal year 21-22.

• Review of the December 14, 2021 meeting minutes
• Finance Report
• Christmas Decorations Insurance Claim
• Update on attachment hardware for Christmas Decorations and property/business owner poll
• SSMID projects for FY 21-22: Trash Receptacles (Dodd's)

Newton WaterWorks Board of Trustees

The Newton WaterWorks Board of Trustees is meeting in a special session to recognize the 46-year service of retiring General Manager Lloyd Dale “L.D.” Palmer, including a motion to place a memorial tree and plaque at the Newton Water Treatment Plant. The board will also hear from supervisory staff regarding interim organizational needs and hold a closed session to discuss employment strategy under Iowa code.

• Motion to approve a memorial tree and plaque for L.D. Palmer at the Newton Water Treatment Plant
• Input from supervisory staff Toni Werden, Todd Pierce, and Marty Kunkel regarding interim needs
• Closed session to discuss strategy in matters relating to general employment conditions pursuant to Section 21.9, Code of Iowa 2022

City Council

The Newton City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including final votes on parking rule changes, a zoning change, and a new food truck ordinance with associated fees. They will also decide on contracts for inspections, an ambulance purchase, and utility relocation for the airport taxiway project, plus discuss a proposed park bond referendum.

• Third consideration of ordinance to remove head-in only parking in free municipal lots and restrict trailer parking
• Third consideration of ordinance to restrict parking on west side of E. 4 ½ St. S. in 300-400 blocks
• Third consideration of ordinance rezoning 1404 1st Ave. W. from C-A to R-2
• Resolution establishing $100 annual mobile food unit license and premise permit fees
• Resolution approving $10,386 pre-payment for Windstream utility relocation for airport taxiway project

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda: call to order, roll call, approval of the previous meeting's minutes, staff and commissioner reports, citizen input, and communications from state historic preservation offices. No specific projects, decisions, or public hearings are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes from December 6, 2021
• Items from City Staff
• Items from the Commission including officer elections and individual reports
• Items from Citizens
• Communications from State Historic Preservation Office and/or Department of Cultural Affairs