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NewtonKS averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $176,716 +4.8% yr/yr · +35.7% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2012–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
Municipal budget
Total revenue$44.7M (FY2023)
Total spending$35.6M (FY2023)
Taxes$17.0M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$37.6M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$1,930 (FY2023)
Development activity
Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
202576 housing units ($12.9M)
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Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Regular Commission
Commission Chambers
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Regular Commission
Commission Chambers
Recent meetings
Wed Aug 19, 2026
Public Wholesale Water Supply District #17
Water district board to review audit, finances, and well levels
The Wholesale Water Supply District No. 17 board will meet to review the minutes of the April 15, 2026 meeting, receive the July financial report, hear an audit report and presentation, and get an update on well levels. The agenda also includes old business and adjournment. The meeting is scheduled for August 19, 2026, at City Hall in Newton, Kansas.
- Review minutes of April 15, 2026 meeting
- Receive July PWWSD financial report
- Audit report & presentation
- Update on well levels
- Next meeting set for April 21, 2027
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AGENDA
AUGUST 19, 2026
AGENDA
AUGUST 19, 2026
WHOLESALE WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT NO. 17
City Hall, 3rd Floor Conference Room
WHOLESALE WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT NO. 17
City Hall, 3rd Floor Conference Room
Voting Members:
Dennis Campbell (2/23-4/28) - N. Newton
Melissa Vajnar (4/25-4/27) - Newton
Bob Myers (4/20-4/29) - Newton
Bryan Chapman (4/20-4/26) - Sedgwick
Pat Adams (4/18-4/26) - Halstead
___________________________________
Ed Bonham- General Manager
Voting Members:
Dennis Campbell (2/23-4/28) - N. Newton
Melissa Vajnar (4/25-4/27) - Newton
Bob Myers (4/20-4/29) - Newton
Bryan Chapman (4/20-4/26) - Sedgwick
Pat Adams (4/18-4/26) - Halstead
___________________________________
Ed Bonham- General Manager
Voting Members:
Dennis Campbell (2/23-4/28) - N. Newton
Melissa Vajnar (4/25-4/27) - Newton
Bob Myers (4/20-4/29) - Newton
Bryan Chapman (4/20-4/26) - Sedgwick
Pat Adams (4/18-4/26) - Halstead
___________________________________
Ed Bonham- General Manager
Voting Members:
Dennis Campbell (2/23-4/28) - N. Newton
Melissa Vajnar (4/25-4/27) - Newton
Bob Myers (4/20-4/29) - Newton
Bryan Chapman (4/20-4/26) - Sedgwick
Pat Adams (4/18-4/26) - Halstead
___________________________________
Ed Bonham- General Manager
Voting Members:
Dennis Campbell (2/23-4/28) - N. Newton
Melissa Vajnar (4/25-4/27) - Newton
Bob Myers (4/20-4/29) - Newton
Bryan Chapman (4/20-4/26) - Sedgwick
Pat Adams (4/18-4/26) - Halstead
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Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Regular Commission
Commission to review 2027 budget, fireworks ordinance, wetlands platform
The Newton City Commission will consider the 2027 budget recommendation, set a publication amount and hearing date, review the fireworks ordinance, and decide on a wetlands birdwatching platform agreement. They will also vote on consent items including minutes, an appointment, and a street closing for the homecoming parade.
- 2027 Budget: receive City Manager's recommendation, approve not-to-exceed amount for publication, set hearing date
- Fireworks ordinance review
- Memorandum of Agreement for RMR Wetlands birdwatching platform, with PEC contract of $14,050
- Mayor's appointment of Rich Stinnett to Harvey County Economic Development, term ending 4-30-2028
- Close Main Street on September 23 at 5:30 p.m. for High School Homecoming Parade
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Commission Chambers
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City of Newton
Agenda
Regular Commission Meeting
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 @ 7:00 PM
Commission Chambers
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Page
A. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Consider the minutes of the July 28, 2026 meeting and the August 6, 2026 work
session.
Regular Commission - 28 Jul 2026 - Minutes - Pdf
Work Session - 06 Aug 2026 - Minutes - Pdf
3 - 7
2. Mayor's Appointment: Harvey County Economic Development appoint Rich
Stinnett to fill unexpired term of Rod Kreie, term ending 4-30-2028
3. Consider closing Main Street on September 23rd at 5:30 p.m. for the High
School Homecoming Parade.
Street Closing - Homecoming Parade
8 - 9
B. REGULAR AGENDA
4. Consider a Memorandum of Agreement regarding the RMR Wetlands and
contract with PEC for this project.
Wetlands Birdwatching Platform - Pdf
10 - 29
5. Review of Fireworks ordinance.
2026 Fireworks Review - Pdf
30 - 31
6. 2027 Budget
A. Received the City Manager's 2027 Budget recommendation.
B. Consider approval of a not-to-exceed budget for publication and
establish date and time for the 2027 Budget hearing.
7. Citizen's Forum
8. Adjournment
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Aug 20 7:30 a.m. Agenda Review
Aug 24 5:30 p.m. Comp Plan Open House
Aug 25 7:00 p.m. Commission Meeting
Sept 3 7:30 a.m. Agenda Review
Sept 7 City Offices Closed - Labor Day
Sept 8 7:00 p.m. Commission Meeting
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City Commission Meeting Minutes
July 28, 2026
City Commission Meeting Min …
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Tue Aug 11, 2026
Work Session
City reviews Safe Routes For All study options
The Newton City Commission is holding a work session to review a study and options for the Safe Routes For All (SS4A) program. No formal decisions are scheduled; the item is for discussion only.
- Review of Safe Routes For All (SS4A) study and options
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City of Newton
Agenda
Work Session Meeting
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 @ 5:00 PM
Commission Chambers
A. AGENDA
1. Review study and options for the Safe Routes For All (SS4A).
B. ADJOURNMENT
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Fri Aug 7, 2026
Newton Housing Authority
Housing Authority considers legal engagement letter for employment matters
The Newton Housing Authority is holding a special meeting to consider accepting a Letter of Engagement from attorney Michelle Witte of Martin Pringle for employment-related legal services. The agenda contains only this one substantive item along with procedural actions.
- Consider acceptance of Letter of Engagement for employment matters from Michelle Witte of Martin Pringle
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NEWTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
Special Meeting Agenda
Friday, August 7, 2026 @ 5:30 PM
105 West 9th Street
1. Call to order and establish quorum
2. Consider acceptance of Letter of Engagement for employment matters from
Michelle Witte of Martin Pringle
3. Adjournment
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Thu Aug 6, 2026
Work Session
Council continues 2027 budget discussion
The Newton City Commission will hold a work session to continue discussing the 2027 budget. No votes or public hearings are scheduled.
- Continue discussion of 2027 budget
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City of Newton
Agenda
Work Session Meeting
Thursday, August 6, 2026 @ 8:00 AM
Commission Chambers
A. AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Continue discussion of 2027 budget.
B. ADJOURNMENT
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Thu Aug 6, 2026
Land Bank
Land Bank to approve budget and set public hearing date
The Newton Land Bank Board will consider approving the proposed FY 2026–2027 budget and setting a public hearing for August 27, 2026. The board will also review minutes from the June 18, 2026 meeting and receive a manager update.
- Approve proposed FY 2026–2027 Land Bank budget (projected revenue $5,595, expenses $5,350)
- Set budget public hearing for Thursday, August 27, 2026
- Review and approve June 18, 2026 meeting minutes
- Land Bank manager update on operations
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City of Newton
Agenda
Land Bank Meeting
Thursday, August 6, 2026 @ 11:00 AM
Commission Chambers
Page
A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Consider the June 18, 2026 meeting minutes.
6.18.2026 Newton Land Bank Minutes
2 - 3
2. Budget Approval
Land Bank Budget Approval & Set Budget Public Hearing Date
4 - 6
3. Set budget public hearing.
Land Bank Budget Public Hearing 08.27.2026
7
4. Land Bank manager update.
B. ADJOURNMENT
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Land Bank Meeting Minutes
June 18, 2026
Newton Land Bank
Minutes
June 18
, 202
6
The regular
Newton Land Bank
Meeting was called to order by
C
hip Westfall
, at
1
1
:
5
0
am
,
at
City
Hall, in the Commission Chambers
.
Those present:
Dan Harder
, Erin McDaniel,
Bob Myers,
Zach McHatton
,
Casie Powell
,
Chip
Westfall.
1.
Review and Approve the Minutes from
December 18, 2025
.
Motion by
Westfall
, seconded by
Harder
, to approve the minutes as presented
.
Vote:
Harder
–
yea,
Myers
–
yea,
Powell
–
yea, Westfall
–
yea.
Motion carried.
2.
Consider
the sale of 324 E 11
th
St
McHatton presented an application from Marcus Herrman to purchase the Land Bank
property located at 324 E. 11th St. for 75% of the Harvey County appraised value. McHatton
shared Mr. Herrman’s plans to construct a tiny home on the property.
The Board welcomed the opportunity to return the property to productive use and
discussed the benefits of new housing, as well as the reduced ma …
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Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Planning Commission
Commission Chambers
Tue Jul 28, 2026
Work Session
Work session to discuss 2027 city budget and library funding
The Newton City Commission will hold a work session to hear a presentation on the 2027 Library budget and discuss the overall 2027 city budget. No votes or decisions are expected at this meeting; it is for information and discussion only.
- 2027 Library budget presentation
- 2027 city budget discussion
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City of Newton
Agenda
Work Session Meeting
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 @ 5:00 PM
Commission Chambers
A. AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. 2027 Library budget presentation
3. 2027 budget discussion
B. ADJOURNMENT
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Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Regular Commission
Commission to consider Shield AI hangar lease, road rehab, water tower painting
The Newton City Commission will vote on a consent agenda including updated traffic and public offense codes and a financial report, then take up several regular agenda items: a grant request for Themian Park improvements, adoption of the Airport Capital Improvement Plan, authorization of road improvements with a bid opening date, awarding a water tower painting contract, a one-day alcohol permit expansion for Moxie's, and a key construction and lease agreement with Shield AI for a new hangar at the city-county airport. A public forum will also be held.
- Consider Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for Themian Park Phase 2 & 3
- Consider 2026–2030 Airport Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
- Authorize road improvements with bid opening August 25, 2026
- Review bids and award contract for water tower painting project
- Consider agreement with Shield AI for construction and lease of new hangar at Newton City-County Airport
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Commission Chambers
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City of Newton
Agenda
Regular Commission Meeting
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 @ 7:00 PM
Commission Chambers
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Page
A. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Consider the minutes of the July 14, 2026 meeting
Regular Commission - 14 Jul 2026 - Minutes - Pdf
3 - 5
2. Consider an Ordinance amending the 2026 Edition of the Standard Traffic
Ordinance (STO).
2026 Standard Traffic Ordinance and Uniform Public Offense Code - Pdf
6 - 10
3. Consider an Ordinance amending the 2026 Edition of the Uniform Public
Offense Code (UPOC).
4. Consider the financial report through 6-30-2026.
Monthly Financial Update
11 - 29
B. REGULAR AGENDA
5. Presentation of Yard of the Year award to Alan and Dana Cox.
Residential Yard of the Year 2026 - Pdf
30 - 34
6. Introduction of Newton Housing Authority Chair Greg Yutzy and Vice Chair
Peter Miller.
7. Consider the Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant application request for
Themian Park, Phase 2 & 3 and approve all related documents.
Themian Park Phase 2 & 3 - Pdf
35 - 39
8. Consider approval of the 2026-2030 Airport CIP.
City/County Airport CIP - Pdf
40 - 41
9. Consider a Resolution authorizing certain road improvements within the City
with a bid opening date of August 25, 2026.
2026 Road Rehab Project - Pdf
42 - 46
10. Review bids and award the contract for the water tower painting project.
Bid - Water tank(s) rehab & painting project - Pdf
47 - 55
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Thu Jul 23, 2026
Newton Housing Authority
Board to vote on bylaw amendment, discuss HUD compliance and audit findings
The Newton Housing Authority will vote on Resolution 2026-12, which amends the time of regular meetings in the bylaws. The board will also hear reports on the status of a HUD Substandard Designation corrective item, the FY2025 audit finding 2025-001, and discuss communication with the City Commission regarding the Authority's reporting relationship. Other items include updates on public posting of agendas and board email addresses.
- Action on Resolution 2026-12 amending Article III, Section 1 of the Bylaws (time of regular meetings)
- Status report on remaining corrective item for HUD Substandard Designation and expected resolution date
- Discussion of FY2025 audit finding 2025-001 and status of correction actions
- Documents provided to board: Partridge Roofing contract, bids, invoices; Laura Donnelly invoice; salary change minutes; VISA statement; HUD counsel communication; HUD interest-bearing account guidance
- Discussion on July 28 City Commission meeting: attendance and board's communication regarding NHA's reporting relationship
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NEWTON HOUSING AUTHORITY
Agenda
Thursday, July 23, 2026 @ 5:30 PM
105 West 9th Street
1. Call to Order
2. Roll call & establishment of quorum
3. Approve the agenda
4. Approval of Minutes - June 25, 2026 Regular Monthly Meeting
5. Approval of Minutes - June 29, 2026 Special Meeting
6. Approval of Minutes - July 16, 2026 Special Meeting
7. Action - Resolution 2026-12 amending Article III, Section 1 of the Bylaws
(time of regular meetings)
8. Report - Chair: Status of legal counsel engagement
9. Report - Executive Director
A. HUD Substandard Designation - status of the remaining corrective item and
expected resolution date
B. Documents provided to Board (Partridge Roofing contract, bids, invoices;
Laura Donnelly invoice; salary - change minutes; VISA statement; HUD
counsel communication; HUD interest-bearing account guidance)
C. New income limits released by HUD
D. Status of Open Carry Policy from Bill Barr
10. Report - Facilities Manager
11. Report - Housing Specialist
12. Discuss FY2025 audit findings: status of correction actions, including finding
2025-001
13. Discuss July 28, 2026 City Commission meeting: attendance and what the
Board wishes to communicate regarding NHAs reporting relationship
14. Discuss NHA website and public posting of agendas/minutes: Commissioner
Koehn's proposed timeline
15. Discuss Board email addresses and public contact for the Board
16. Comments from the public
17. Comments by C …
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Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 04:00 PM
Aviation Commission
Newton City/County Airport Advisory Board to elect new member
The board will meet to elect a new member and review financial reports from June 30, 2026. Members will also continue discussions regarding the Joint Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
- Election of a new board member
- Discussion of Joint CIP
- Review of June 30, 2026 financials
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Airport Terminal
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AGENDA
NEWTON CITY/COUNTY AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
PLACE: AIRPORT TERMINAL, 4pm
Monday July 20th, 2026
Commissioners Present:
Leroy Koehn, City Commission_____ Becky Reimer, County Commission_____
Daniela Rivas, City Manager______ Kevin Frymire, County Admin_____
Caleb Quick, County Rep______ Jim Wiens, City Rep_____
Marcus Abendroth, Rep at Large______ Corey Nickel, Rep at Large_______
Ex-Officio Members:
Brian Palmer, Aviation Director _____ Tasha King, Airport Admin/Finance______
Chris Towle, City Attorney _____ Geoff Lewis, Airport Ops______
1. Review Minutes of April 20, 2026, and Special meeting on June 1, 2026.
2. Review Financials for June 30, 2026.
3. Airport Manager’s Report.
Action
4. New Business. – Discuss Board Appointments. Elect new board member.
5. Old Business. – Continue discussion of Joint CIP
6. Citizens Forum of Items presented or requested by the public
Action.
7. Adjournment of regular meeting.
Next Regular meeting scheduled for 4 pm Monday October 26, 2026.
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Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Regular Commission
Commission Chambers
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Main Street
Board seeks $36,000 for 12 façade improvement grants and reviews downtown projects
The Choose Newton Main Street Board will discuss a mission‑statement update, recap a Main Street America visit, and review promotion activities. It will consider a request for $36,000 to fund 12 façade improvement grants at the upcoming City Commission meeting. Project updates include a downtown sound system awaiting installation and a common‑consumption proposal to be presented to the city commission on June 9.
- Request $36,000 for 12 façade improvement grants
- Downtown sound system equipment is on site; $40K private donations sought
- Common Consumption proposal to be presented to city commission on June 9
- Main Street America visit scheduled for June 15
- Mission‑statement discussion and promotion report review
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City of Newton
Agenda
Main Street Meeting
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 @ 11:00 AM
3rd Floor Conference Room
Page
A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Consider the May 12, 2026 meeting minutes.
May 12, 2026 Meeting Minutes
2 - 3
2. Mission Statement Discussion
Mission Statement Discussion
4
3. Facade Improvement Grants
Facade Improvement Grant
Facade Improvement Scoring Sheet
5 - 8
4. Main Street America Visit Recap
Transformation Strategy Work Plan
9 - 15
5. Promotions Report
Promotions Report
16
6. Project Updates
a. Downtown Sound System
b. Common Consumption
7. Adjournment
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Newton Main Street Meeting Minutes
May 12, 2026
Choose Newton Main Street Minutes
May 12, 2026
The Choose Newton Main Street board convened in regular session at 11:04am on May
12, 2026 in the 3
rd
floor Conference Room at 201 E 6
th
Street. Attending were Board Members
Powell, Lakey, Carbajal, Hoskinson. Also attending were Main Street Coordinator Lehman,
Chamber Director Stevens, CKCF Bontrager.
Board president Powell opened the meeting and Main Street Coordinator Lehman
presided over the items of business.
1.
Consider the
minutes from the March 10, 2026 meeting.
Carbajal moved to accept the minutes and Lakey 2
nd
. Motion passed
2.
Promotion Reports
a.
Pa
st Events
Reviewed the events that have already happened and discussed some of the feedback
from businesses.
b.
Upcoming Event
s
Discussed the upcoming e …
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Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to vote on Brigham Industrial Addition preliminary plat
The Newton Planning Commission is considering approval of a preliminary plat for Brigham Industrial Addition, a new industrial subdivision submitted by Newton Industrial LLC. The commission will also review and potentially approve meeting minutes from June 1, 2026, and discuss updates to mural code language.
- Consider preliminary plat for Brigham Industrial Addition (Newton Industrial LLC)
- Approval of June 1, 2026 meeting minutes
- Old business: update on mural code language
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Commission Chambers
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Newton Area Planning Commission Agenda
Monday, July 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Commission Chambers
Page
A. AGENDA
1. Consider approval of the June 1, 2026 meeting minutes.
06.01.2026 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
2 - 5
2. Consider a preliminary plat for Brigham Industrial Addition.
Preliminary Plat - Brigham Industrial Addition
6 - 11
3. Old Business
4. New Business
5. Adjournment
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Newton Planning Commission
Meeting Minutes
June 1, 2026
Newton Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
June 1, 2026
Members Present:
Chairman A. Newel (2
-
0), D. Goodnite (2
-
0), G. Hanson (2
-
0) C. Harris (2
-
0),
T. Kaufman (2
-
0), T. Buller (1
-
1).
Members Absent:
Vice Chair M. Kelsey (1
-
1)
(Note: Attendance
-
recording period runs from 5
-
1
-
2026 to 4
-
30
-
2027)
Staff Present:
Rebecca Likiardopoulos, and Aubrey Wallace
AGENDA
1.
Consider approval of the May 4, 2026 meeting minutes.
Chairman Newell asked for any changes to the minutes. There was none.
Motion:
Commissioner Harris moved and Commissioner Hanson seconded to approve
the minutes. Motion carried. Yes
#
6
Against#
0 .
2.
Consider a Special Use Permit (SUP) for 320 S Pine.
Request:
24x28 2
-
Story garage with second level living quarters. 1st level will be hobby wood shop.
2nd level will be living space for our adult daughter.
A special use permit may be granted only for a use specifically defined as an allowed
special use with …
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Tue Jun 30, 2026 · 07:00 AM
Public Building Commission
Commission to approve Fischer Field upgrades and budget
The Newton Public Building Commission will consider approving the 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, which funds Fischer Field turf replacement and pool improvements. They will vote on a $64,882 contract for locker room flooring and a study for the press box at Fischer Field. An interlocal agreement to update maintenance funding for Fischer Field will also be reviewed.
- Approve 2026 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) including $600,000 for Fischer Field turf replacement (2030) and pool upgrades
- Consider $64,882.10 contract for Fischer Field locker room flooring (negotiated from $84,000+ bids)
- Consider $26,500 proposal for Fischer Field press box study
- Sign interlocal agreement to update Fischer Field maintenance funding contributions
- Approve minutes from December 2, 2025 meeting
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AGENDA
City of Newton Public Building Commission
FOR A MEETING TO BE HELD AT
City Hall - 3rd Floor Conference Room
7:00 AM Tuesday, June 30, 2026
AGENDA
City of Newton Public Building Commission
FOR A MEETING TO BE HELD AT
City Hall - 3rd Floor Conference Room
7:00 AM Tuesday, June 30, 2026
AGENDA
City of Newton Public Building Commission
FOR A MEETING TO BE HELD AT
City Hall - 3rd Floor Conference Room
7:00 AM Tuesday, June 30, 2026
AGENDA
City of Newton Public Building Commission
FOR A MEETING TO BE HELD AT
City Hall - 3rd Floor Conference Room
7:00 AM Tuesday, June 30, 2026
AGENDA
City of Newton Public Building Commission
FOR A MEETING TO BE HELD AT
City Hall - 3rd Floor Conference Room
7:00 AM Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Voting Members:
Tom Adrian-Newton
Melissa Vajnar-Newton
Carl Harris-Newton
Mark Fox-Newton
Debbie Palacioz-Newton
Ian Long-USD373
Brett Budd-HV County
Tim Marlar-NRC
Voting Members:
Tom Adrian-Newton
Melissa Vajnar-Newton
Carl Harris-Newton
Mark Fox-Newton
Debbie Palacioz-Newton
Ian Long-USD373
Brett Budd-HV County
Tim Marlar-NRC
Voting Members:
Tom Adrian-Newton
Melissa Vajnar-Newton
Carl Harris-Newton
Mark Fox-Newton
Debbie Palacioz-Newton
Ian Long-USD373
Brett Budd-HV County
Tim Marlar-NRC
Voting Members:
Tom Adrian-Newton
Melissa Vajnar-Newton
Carl Harris-Newton
Mark Fox-Newton
Debbie Palacioz-Newton
Ian Long-USD373
Brett Budd-HV County
Tim Marlar-NRC
Voting Members:
Tom Adri …
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Tue Jun 30, 2026 · 11:30 AM
City Commission Special Meeting
Executive session for attorney-client privilege
This special meeting consists solely of an executive session under attorney-client privilege, with no public action or discussion items. It is procedural boilerplate.
- Executive session to discuss matters under attorney-client privilege
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Commission Chamber
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City of Newton
Agenda
City Commission Special Meeting
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 @ 11:30 AM
Commission Chamber
A special meeting of the governing body of the City of Newton, Kansas, is hereby called, to be
held at City Hall, 201 East 6th Street the, for the purpose of:
1. Conducting an Executive Session to discuss matters under attorney-client privilege
Signed
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Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Regular Commission
Hearing on removal of Newton Housing Authority commissioners
The commission will hold a public hearing to consider removing two Newton Housing Authority commissioners due to a HUD substandard management designation. They will also vote on three Reinvestment Housing Improvement Districts to spur housing development at specific locations. Other items include discussing Depot District next steps and a presentation on a biking to school survey.
- Public hearing on removal of Newton Housing Authority commissioners
- Establish RHID at SW 24th Street and west of Anderson Road
- Establish RHID east of S. Blaine Street and northwest of SE 14th Connector
- Establish RHID east of Kansas Avenue and northwest of SE 14th Connector
- Street closure for Harvey County Free Fair Parade on August 8th and city assistance
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Commission Chambers
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City of Newton
Agenda
Regular Commission Meeting
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 @ 7:00 PM
Commission Chambers
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Page
A. REGULAR AGENDA
1. Consider the minutes of the June 9, 2026 meeting and the June 18, 2026 budget
work session.
Regular Commission - 09 Jun 2026 - Minutes - Pdf
Budget Work Session - 6-18-26
3 - 7
2. Discuss Depot District next steps.
Depot Building Assessment
8 - 57
3. Receive a presentation from Walk & Roll regarding a survey about biking to
school.
4. Conduct a hearing to consider the removal of Newton Housing Authority
(NHA) Commissioners.
Hearing on Removal of Newton Housing Authority Commissioners - Pdf
58
5. Consider a Resolution to establish a Reinvestment Housing Improvement
District (RHID) for property located at SW 24th Street and west of Anderson
Road.
RHID 900 Meadowbrook Drive Memo - Pdf
59 - 64
6. Consider a Resolution to establish a Reinvestment Housing Improvement
District (RHID) for property located east of S. Blaine Street and northwest of
SE 14th Connector.
RHID Blaine St / SE 10th Street Memo - Pdf
65 - 69
7. Consider a Resolution to establish a Reinvestment Housing Improvement
District (RHID) for property located east of Kansas Avenue and northwest of
SE 14th Connector.
RHID South Kansas Ave / SE 11th Street Memo - Pdf
70 - 74
8. Consider a request to close West 1st Street from Meridian to Grandview and
Grandview to Athletic Park entrance from 6:00-7:30 p.m. on …
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Thu Jun 18, 2026 · 11:30 AM
Land Bank
Land Bank to consider sale of 324 E 11th St and donation of 444 SW 14th St
The Newton Land Bank will discuss selling 324 E 11th St to a buyer interested in building a tiny home rental, and request the City Commission donate 3.84 acres at 444 SW 14th St for future housing development.
- Sale of 324 E 11th St for 75% of assessed value
- Request to donate 3.84 acres at 444 SW 14th St
- Review and approve minutes from December 18, 2025
- Tiny home rental project at 324 E 11th St
- Housing development plans for 444 SW 14th St
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City of Newton
Agenda
Land Bank Meeting
Thursday, June 18, 2026 @ 11:30 AM
3rd Floor Conference Room
Page
A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Consider the minutes of the December 18, 2025 meeting.
12.18.25 Newton Land Bank Minutes
2
2. Consider the sale of 324 E 11th St.
Sale of 324 E 11th St - Pdf
3 - 5
3. Property Donation Request - 444 SW 14th St.
Property Donation Request - 444 SW 14th St
6 - 7
4. Land Bank Manager update.
Land Bank 2026 Adopted Budget
8
B. ADJOURNMENT
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1
Newton Land Bank
Meeting Minutes
Dece
mber 18, 202
5
Newton Land Bank
Meeting
Minutes
December 18
, 202
5
The regular
Newton Land Bank
Meeting was called to order by
Casie Powell
, at 1
2:31
pm
,
at
City
Hall, in the Commission Chambers
.
Those present:
Alex Carbajal,
Brian Donley
,
Rod Kreie
, Zach McHat
ton
,
Casie Powell
,
Chip
Westfall.
1.
Review and Approve the Minutes from
November 25
, 202
5
.
Motion by
Westfall
, seconded by
Kreie
, to
approve the minutes as presented
Vote:
Carbajal
–
yea,
Donley
–
yea,
Kreie
–
yea,
Powell
–
yea, Westfall
–
yea.
Motion carried.
2.
Consider 309 E 5
th
St, Newton, KS 67114
The Board considered the proposed acquisition of 309 East 5th Street and discussed
terms for a counteroffer. Following discussion, the Board directed staff to prepare a
counteroffer that would maintain the $1 purchase price while requiring the Land Bank to
pay
50
%
of the t …
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Thu Jun 18, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Choose Newton
City plans RFP for master developer of Depot and 320 N Main St
The Choose Newton committee will review updates on local business retention efforts and the redevelopment of the historic depot and 320 N Main St. The city intends to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) this summer to find a master developer for these combined sites.
- Planned RFP for a master developer for the Depot and 320 N Main St redevelopment
- Review of PEC Engineering's structural assessment of the depot
- Update on Business Retention and Expansion site visits with local businesses
- Approval of March 19, 2026 meeting minutes
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City of Newton
Agenda
Choose Newton Meeting
Thursday, June 18, 2026 @ 11:00 AM
3rd Floor Conference Room
Page
AGENDA
A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Consider the minutes of the March 19, 2026 meeting.
3.19.2026 Community Development Meeting Minutes
2 - 3
2. Business Retention and Expansion Site Visits.
Business Retention and Expansion Site Visits
4
3. Depot/320 N Main St update.
Depot/320 N Main St update
5
4. Development update.
B. ADJOURNMENT
Page 1 of 5
1
C
ommunity
Development Commission
Meeting Minutes
March 19, 2026
C
ommunity
Development Commission
Meeting
Minutes
March 19
, 202
6
The regular Community Development Commission Meeting was called to order by
C
asie
Powell
at
1
1:0
4
a
m
,
in the
3
rd
floor conference room
, at
C
ity
H
all
.
Those presen
t
:
Sara Kelly
Rod Kreie,
Jennifer Lehman
,
,
Zach McHatton
,
Andy Ortiz,
Casie
Powell
,
Beth Shelton,
Pam Stevens, Chip Westfall
.
1.
C
onsider the Minutes of the
December
18
, 2025 meeting
Motion by
Kreie
, seconded by
Ortiz
, to approve the minutes as presented
Vote:
Kreie
–
yea,
Ortiz
–
yea,
Powell
–
yea, Westfall
–
yea.
Motion carried.
2.
Common Consumption
McHatton provided an overview of the proposed Common Consumption District
within the C
-
3 District. He explained that alcoholic beverages would be required to be served
in approved cups from participating establishments and that the district would not perm …
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Thu Jun 18, 2026 · 08:00 AM
Work Session
Newton reviews 2027 budget with staffing requests and tax implications
The City Commission holds a work session to discuss the 2027 budget, including requests for additional staffing and department priority items. They will also review the Economic Development/Infrastructure Sales Tax Fund, bond obligations, and preliminary mill levy rates. The session aims to connect the budget to strategic priorities and outline next steps.
- Requests for additional staffing across departments
- Key priority items from all departments
- Economic Development/Infrastructure Sales Tax Fund review
- Bond and interest fund review with debt capacity analysis
- Preliminary mill levy/rate implications
budgetstaffingeconomic-developmentinfrastructuresales-taxbondsmill-levy
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City of Newton
Agenda
Budget Work Session
Thursday, June 18, 2026 @ 8:00 AM
Commission Chambers
A. AGENDA
1. 2027 Budget Requests & Enhancements/Priorities/Programs
a. Requests for additional staffing
b. Key priority items (all depts)
2. Connection of 2027 Budget to Strategic Priorites
3. Economic Development/Infrastructure Sales Tax Fund Review
4. Bond and Interest Fund Review
a. Debt capacity and long-term obligations
b. Preliminary mill levy/rate implications
5. Roadmap & Next Steps
6. Executive Session
B. ADJOURNMENT
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Wed Jun 17, 2026 · 08:00 AM
Work Session
City reviews CIP and MER priority projects and funding strategies
The City of Newton holds a budget work session to discuss 2025 ending cash balances, revenue and expenditure trends, and capital improvement plan (CIP) priority projects. They also review maintenance, equipment, and replacement (MER) priority items and funding strategies.
- Review of 2025 ending cash balances
- Overview of revenue and expenditure trends
- Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) priority projects and funding strategy
- Maintenance, Equipment, and Replacement (MER) priority items and funding strategy
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City of Newton
Agenda
Budget Work Session
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 @ 8:00 AM
Commission Chambers
A. AGENDA
1. Opening/Budget Philosophy
2. Overview of 2025 Ending Cash Balances
3. Overview of Revenues/Expenditures
a. Trends
4. CIP Review
a. Priority projects & funding strategy
5. MER Review
a. Priority items & funding strategy
B. ADJOURNMENT
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Tue Jun 9, 2026 · 05:00 PM
Work Session
Newton and Harvey County discuss airport commission ordinance and CIP
This work session will review a joint ordinance updating the Newton City-County Aviation Commission's composition and duties. They will also close out the 2021-2026 Airport CIP and review the proposed 2026-2030 Airport CIP. Other items include East 1st Street improvements extending project limits and the County-SW 14th County Bridge project.
- Review of joint ordinance 5139-24 redefining Aviation Commission membership and duties
- Close out 2021-2026 Airport Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
- Review proposed 2026-2030 Airport CIP
- East 1st Street improvements: extending project limits (page 169-176)
- County-SW 14th County Bridge project (page 177)
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CITY OF NEWTON & HARVEY COUNTY
Work Session
June 9, 2026 @ 5:00 p.m.
Harvey County Community Room
Page
1.
INTRODUCTIONS & GOALS
2.
CITY COUNTY PROJECT UPDATES
3.
GROWTH OF CITY OF NEWTON/HARVEY COUNTY
A.
Airport
i.
Newton City-County Aviation Commission Role
Ord 5139-24
2 - 9
ii.
Close out of 2021-2026 Airport CIP
2021-2026 Airport CIP
10
iii.
Review proposed 2026-2030 Airport CIP
City/County Airport CIP
11 - 13
iv.
Airport fund-levy allocations
Airport ExpRev Summary-10 years
14
v.
Partnership & future expansion
EWK Master Plan
15 - 168
B.
Industrial Growth/Infrastructure
i.
East 1st Street Improvements: Extending Project Limits
E. 1st Improvements: Project Limits and Costs
169 - 176
ii.
County-SW 14th County Bridge
County-SW 14th County Bridge - Pdf
177
C.
Working Together
i.
Timelines, deadlines & process for items that are on both City & County
agendas
4.
CLOSING THOUGHTS
Page 1 of 177
JOINT ENACTMENT
HARVEY COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2024-
8
CITY OF NEWTON ORDINANCE NO. 5139-
24
A
JOINT
ENACTMENT
OF
THE
BOARD
OF
COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
OF HARVEY
COUNTY, KANSAS, AND
OF THE
GOVERNING
BODY
OF
THE
CITY
OF
NEWTON,
KANSAS,
REGARDING
THE COMPOSITION
AND DUTIES
OF THE AVIATION
COMMISSION
AND
THE
OPERATION
OF
THE
NEWTON
CITY -
COUNTY AIRPORT.
WHEREAS
on June 18, 1969, the Board of County Commissioners of Harvey County,
Kansas, and the governing bod …
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Tue Jun 9, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Regular Commission
Downtown common consumption area for alcohol under consideration
The commission will receive a recommendation to establish a Common Consumption Area (CCA) in downtown Newton, allowing patrons to carry and consume alcohol from participating businesses in designated public areas. They will also consider a Special Use Permit for 320 S. Pine, funding for the facade improvement program, a temporary alcohol permit for the Wine Walk, and a Chamber of Commerce funding agreement. The agenda includes multiple executive sessions under attorney-client privilege and to discuss an industrial prospect.
- Receive recommendation to create downtown Common Consumption Area
- Consider Special Use Permit for property at 320 S. Pine
- Consider funding for downtown facade improvement program
- Consider temporary alcohol permit for Wine Walk on June 18, 2026
- Consider Chamber of Commerce funding agreement
common-consumption-areazoningalcoholdowntownspecial-use-permiteconomic-development
Commission Chambers
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City of Newton
Agenda
Regular Commission Meeting
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 @ 7:00 PM
Commission Chambers
Agenda
Regular Commission Meeting
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 @ 7:00 PM
Commission Chambers
Agenda
Regular Commission Meeting
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 @ 7:00 PM
Commission Chambers
Agenda
Regular Commission Meeting
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 @ 7:00 PM
Commission Chambers
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Page
A.
REGULAR AGENDA
1.
REGULAR AGENDA
1.
Consider the minutes of the May 26, 2026 meeting.
Min 5-26-2026
3 - 6
2.
Receive the recommendation of from Main Street for a common consumption
area.
Receive the recommendation of from Main Street for a common consumption
area.
Common Consumption Information Sheet
CCA Enter sign
CCA Exit sign
Common Consumption Information Sheet
CCA Enter sign
CCA Exit sign
Common Consumption Information Sheet
CCA Enter sign
CCA Exit sign
7 - 12
3.
Consider a request for the facade improvement program funding.
Funding Downtown Facade Improvement Program - Pdf
13 - 17
4.
Consider a temporary alcohol permit for the Wine Walk on June 18, 2026.
Wine Walk Alcohol Permit Application 2026
Wine Walk Map
Wine Walk Alcohol Permit Application 2026
Wine Walk Map
18 - 19
5.
Consider the Chamber of Commerce funding agreement.
Chamber of Commerce Agreement
20 - 37
6.
Planning Commission - Special Use Permit
A.
Pla …
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Mon Jun 1, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Historic Preservation Commission
HPC to review window replacement at 511 N Main St
The Newton Historic Preservation Commission will consider approving the replacement of two upper floor window louvers and three wood double-hung windows with aluminum-clad Marvin Ultimate G2 units at 511 N Main St. Staff recommends approval as the project fits within local guidelines and will not damage historic resources. The meeting also includes the election of officers for the upcoming year.
- Review of 511 N Main St window replacement project
- Election of HPC officers for 2026-2027
- Approval of May 4, 2026 meeting minutes
historic-preservationwindowszoningbuilding-permitscity-planningnewton
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Newton Historic Preservation Commission Agenda
Monday, June 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Commission Chambers
Page
A.
AGENDA
1.
Consider approval of the May 4, 2026 meeting minutes.
05.04.2026 HPC Meeting Minutes
2
2.
Election of Officers
3.
Review of 511 N Main St - Windows
511 N Main Windows
3 - 15
4.
Old Business
5.
New Business
6.
Adjournment
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1
Newton Historic Preservation Meeting Minutes
May 4, 2026
Newton Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes
May 4, 2026
Members Present: G. Hanson, A. Newell, M. Kelsey, C. Harris, D. Goodnite, and T. Kaufman.
Members Absent: T. Buller
Staff Present: Rebecca Likiardopoulos, Justin Erickson, and Aubrey Wallace.
AGNEDA
1.
Consider approval of the January 5, 2026 meeting minutes.
Motion: Commissioner Kelsey moved and Commissioner Newell seconded approval of
the minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
2.
Review of 419 E 1 st St Carriage House.
Likiardopoulos presented the application for a carriage house for the property at 419 E
1st st where a Queen Anne style home is currently located. The application is for the
construction of a new outbuilding behind the residence; staff has already confirmed this
project already fits within the city guidelines for outbuildings and new construction.
David & Lillian Quiring, 419 E 1 st St, noted that they took reference from the carriage
house behind the Warkentin house, and will …
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Mon Jun 1, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Planning Commission
Consider special use permit for garage apartment at 320 S Pine
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending approval of a Special Use Permit for 320 S Pine Street to build a 24x28 two-story garage with a second-level living quarters for the applicant's adult daughter. The permit allows an accessory dwelling unit in the R-1 zoning district. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.
- Public hearing and recommendation on Special Use Permit for 320 S Pine: 24x28 two-story garage with living quarters
- Approval of May 4, 2026, meeting minutes
planningspecial-use-permitaccessory-dwelling-unithousingzoning
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Newton Area Planning Commission Agenda
Monday, June 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Newton Area Planning Commission Agenda
Monday, June 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Commission Chambers
Page
A.
AGENDA
1.
AGENDA
1.
Consider approval of the May 4, 2026 meeting minutes.
05.04.2026 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
2 - 5
2.
Consider a Special Use Permit (SUP) for 320 S Pine.
Special Use Permit (320 S Pine)
6 - 29
3.
Old Business.
4.
New Business
5.
Adjournment
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1
Newton Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
May 4, 2026
Newton Planning Commission Meeting Notes
May 4, 2026
Members Present: Chairman M. Kelsey (1-0), Vice Chair A. Newell (1-0), D. Goodnite (1-0),
G. Hanson (1-0), C. Harris (1-0), T. Kaufman (1-0).
Members Absent: T. Buller (0-1)
(Note: Attendance-recording period runs from 5 -1-2026 to 4-30-2027)
Staff Present: Justin Erickson, Rebecca Likiardopoulos, and Aubrey Wallace
AGENDA
1.
Consider approval of the January 5 , 2026 meeting minutes .
Chairman Keley asked for any comments or changes to the minutes. There was none.
Motion: Vice Chair Newell moved and commissioner Goodnite seconded to approve
the minutes. Motion carried. Yes# 6 Against # 0 .
2.
Election of Officers
Commissioner Harris nominated Arlan Newell for Chairman of the Planning
Commission and Commissioner Hanson seconded the nomination. There being no other
nominations …
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Mon Jun 1, 2026 · 04:00 PM
Aviation Commission
Aviation board reviews capital improvement program for 2027-2031
The Newton City/County Airport Advisory Board will review the Airport Capital Improvement Program for the 2027-2031 timeframe and discuss candidates for an open board seat.
- Review Airport Capital Improvement Program 2027-2031
- Discuss candidates for open board seat
- Newton City/County Airport Advisory Board meeting
- Special meeting at Airport Terminal
- Next regular meeting scheduled for July 20, 2026
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SPECIAL MEETING
NEWTON CITY/COUNTY AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD
AIRPORT TERMINAL
4:00 PM Monday, June 1, 2026
Commission Members:
Leroy Koehn, City Commission
Daniela Rivas, City Manager
Becky Reimer, County Commission
Kevin Frymire, County Administrator
Jim Wiens, City Rep
Caleb Quick, County Rep
Shane Rives, Rep at Large
Corey Nickel, Rep at Large
Marcus Abendroth, Rep at Large
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
Ex-Officio Members:
Brian Palmer, Aviation Director
Chris Towle, City Attorney
Tasha King, Airport Admin/Finance
Geoff Lewis, Aiport Ops
_____
_____
_____
_____
1. Review Airport Capital Improvement Program 2027-2031
2. Discuss candidates for open board seat
3. Adjournment
Next Regular Meeting Scheduled for Monday, July 20, 2026 at 4:00 P.M.
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Tue May 26, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Regular Commission
Newton Commission to consider Barkman Honey tax rebate, rezoning, and budget requests
The Newton City Commission will discuss and vote on several items: a budget request of $8,000 from Heart to Heart Child Advocacy Center, a Pride Month proclamation, an economic development grant and property tax rebate agreement with Barkman Honey, a rezoning of 320 S. Pine from Professional Office to Single Family Dwelling, a no protest and access agreement with Prairie View Inc., bids for remodeling NRC racquetball courts into a multipurpose room, the utility assistance program, and the Airport CIP. The consent agenda includes minutes and a snow fencing request for a concert at Athletic Park.
- Snow fencing at Athletic Park for Fine Arts Booster Club concert May 30
- Budget request of $8,000 from Heart to Heart Child Advocacy Center
- Ordinance for economic development grant and property tax rebate for Barkman Honey
- Rezoning of 320 S. Pine from P-O to R-1
- No protest and access agreement with Prairie View Inc.
budgeteconomic-developmentzoningpridechild-advocacyparksairports
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City of Newton
Agenda
Regular Commission Meeting
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 @ 7:00 PM
Commission Chambers
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Page
A.
CONSENT AGENDA
1.
Consider the minutes of the May 12, 2026 meeting and the May 21, 2026
agenda review.
Regular Commission - 12 May 2026 - Minutes - Pdf
Agenda Review Min 5-21-2026
3 - 6
2.
Consider a request for snow fencing at Athletic Park around the band shell area
for the Fine Arts Booster Club concert in the park on May 30, 2026.
Booster Club Concert In the Park
7
B.
REGULAR AGENDA
3.
Receive a budget request from Heart to Heart Child Advocacy Center.
Heart to Heart Budget request
8 - 11
4.
Consider a proclamation for June as Pride Month in Newton.
Pride Month Proclamation
12
5.
Barkman Honey
A.
Consider an Ordinance authorizing the use of an economic development
grant for Barkman Honey.
Ordinance and Agreement to Rebate Property Taxes for Barkman
Honey, LLC - Pdf
13 - 47
B.
Consider a rebate agreement with Barkman Honey.
6.
Planning Commission
A.
Receive the recommendation of the Planning Commission for rezoning
of property located at 320 S. Pine from a P-O (Professional Office
District) to a R-1 (Single Family Dwelling District).
Zoning Amendment - 320 South Pine - Pdf
48 - 64
B.
Consider an Ordinance amending the zoning.
7.
Consider a no protest and access agreement with Prairie View.
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Tue May 12, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Main Street
Board discusses $3,000 facade improvement grants for downtown
The Newton Main Street Board is discussing the Facade Improvement Grant program, which offers up to $3,000 rebates for downtown property improvements. They are also reviewing a common consumption proposal awaiting legal feedback and updates on installing a downtown sound system.
- Facade Improvement Grant: up to $3,000 rebate per property
- Common consumption proposal pending legal review
- Downtown sound system installation planned for late June/early July
- Third Thursday events drew 425-1,800 attendees
- Mission statement revision discussed
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City of Newton
Agenda
Main Street Meeting
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 @ 11:00 AM
3rd Floor Conference Room
Page
A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Consider the minutes from the March 10, 2026 meeting.
Newton Main Street Meeting Minutes March 10, 2026
2 - 3
2. Promotion Reports
a. Past Events
Events Already Taken Place
4
b. Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
5
3. Project Updates
a. Downtown Sound System
Main Street Downtown Sound System Updates
6
b. Common Consumption
Main Street Common Consumption
7
4. Facade Improvement Grant
Facade Improvement Grant
8 - 11
5. Mission Statement Discussion
Main Street Mission Statement Discussion
12 - 13
6. Main Street America & Kansas Main Street Updates
Main Street America & Kansas Main Street Updates
14
7. Conference Recap
Conference Recap
15
8. Adjournment
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Newton Main Street Board Meeting
Minutes
March 10
, 2026
Choose Newton Main Street Minutes
March
1
0
, 2026
The Choose Newton Main Street board convened in regular session at 11:02am on
March 10, 2026 in the 3
rd
floor Conference Room at 201 E 6
th
Street. Attending were
Board
Members Powell, Lakey, Ortiz. Also attending were Main Street Coordinator Lehman, Chamber
Director Stevens, CKCF Bontrager, Economic Development McHatton.
Board president Powell opened the meeting and Main Street Coordinator Lehman
presided over the items of business.
1.
Consider the
January 13, 2026 meeting minutes.
Mot …
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Tue May 12, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Regular Commission
Commission will consider a ground lease agreement with Ballard Aviation
The Newton City Commission will review several consent items, including minutes from the April 28 meeting, a temporary closure of Athletic Park Circle for the Cookie Daze 5K, and a building inspection agreement with the City of Peabody. On the regular agenda the commission will receive a 2027 budget request from Safehope, adopt proclamations for National Police Week and Public Works Week, consider a ground lease agreement with Ballard Aviation, and evaluate temporary alcohol permits for upcoming community events. The meeting will also include a review of the Commission Policy Manual with a proposal to add a livestream policy.
- Close Athletic Park Circle from 7:30 a.m. to noon on June 20 for the Cookie Daze 5K
- Approve the building inspection agreement with the City of Peabody (updated fees)
- Receive the 2027 budget request from Safehope for Core Advocacy Services
- Consider a ground lease agreement with Ballard Aviation
- Consider a temporary alcohol permit for the Big Fat Fun concert in Military Park on May 30, 2026
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City of Newton
Agenda
Regular Commission Meeting
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 @ 7:00 PM
Commission Chambers
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Page
A.
CONSENT AGENDA
1.
Consider the minutes of the April 28, 2026 meeting.
Regular Commission - 28 Apr 2026 - Minutes - Pdf
3 - 4
2.
Consider closing Athletic Park Circle from 7:30 a.m. to noon on June 20th for
the Cookie Daze 5K.
Cookie Daze 5K
5
3.
Consider a request for use of Athletic Park and for City assistance for Sand
Creek Summer Daze Festival June 19-20, 2026.
Sand Creek Summer Daze Festival
6 - 7
4.
Consider the building inspection agreement with the City of Peabody.
Update Building Inspection Agreements - Peabody - Pdf
8 - 17
B.
REGULAR AGENDA
5.
Receive a 2027 budget request from Safehope.
Safehope 2027 Budget Request
18 - 20
6.
Consider a proclamation declaring the week of May 11-16, 2026 as National
Police Week and May 15, 2026 as Peace Officer's Memorial Day.
Police Week Proclamation
21
7.
Consider a proclamation declaring the week of May 17-23, 2026 as National
Public Works Week.
Public Works Proclamation
22
8.
Consider a ground lease agreement with Ballard Aviation.
Ballard Aviation Ground Lease - Pdf
23 - 34
9.
Consider a temporary alcohol permit for the Big Fat Fun concert event in
Military Park May 30, 2026.
Big Fat Fun Concert Alcohol Ap
35 - 36
10.
Consider a temporary alcohol permit for Sand Creek Festiva …
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Mon May 4, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Historic Preservation Commission
Commission to review new carriage house construction at 419 E 1st St
The Historic Preservation Commission will determine if a proposed new outbuilding at 419 E 1st St is compatible with the McKinley Historic District. The commission will also consider approval of the January 2026 meeting minutes.
- Review of application for a new carriage house at 419 E 1st St
- Approval of January 5, 2026 meeting minutes
historic-preservationzoningconstructionmckinley-historic-district
Commission Chambers
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Newton Historic Preservation Commission Agenda
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Commission Chambers
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A. AGENDA
1. Consider approval of the January 5, 2026 meeting minutes.
01.05.2026 HPC Meeting Minutes
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2. Review of 419 E 1st St carriage house.
Review of 419 E 1st St carriage house. - Pdf
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3. Old Business.
4. New Business
5. Adjournment
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Newton Historic Preservation Commission
Meeting Minutes
January 5, 2026
Newton Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes
January 5, 2026
Members Present:
Chairman G. Hanson, Vice Chair T. Buller, M. Kelsey, A. Newell, and
D. Goodnite.
Members Absent:
J. Sommerfeld, C. Harris.
Staff Present:
Rebecca Likiardopoulos and Aubrey Wallace
AGNEDA
1.
Consider approval of the
September
8
, 2025 meeting minutes.
Charman Hanson asked for any changes to the minutes. There was none.
Motion:
Commissioner Newell moved and Vice Chair Buller seconded to approve the
minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
2.
Review of
417
N Main.
Likiardopoulos noted that this was a request for replacement of 3 upper story
windows at 417 N Main, commonly referred to as the Clayworks
building. The replacement are
a composite, one over one single sash windows, and will be keeping the same stone frames.
Hanson asked if the commission had any questions or comments. There was none.
Motion:
Commissioner Kelsey moved and Commissioner Newell seconded to approve
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $2.7M | THE MIRROR, INC. Department of Justice · TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL REENTRY CENTER (RRC) SERVICES LOCATED IN TOPEKA |
| $2.5M | THE MIRROR, INC. Department of Justice · FY24 TASK ORDER TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL RE-ENTRY CENTER IN HOUSE (RRC)/ |
| $2.4M | THE MIRROR, INC. Department of Justice · FUNDING TASK ORDER - FUNDING FOR PERFORMANCE PERIOD 10/1/2021 - 2/18/2 |
| $2.3M | THE MIRROR, INC. Department of Justice · TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR RESIDENTIAL REENTRY CENTER (RRC) SERVICES, AND |
| $2.2M | THE MIRROR, INC. Department of Justice · RESIDENTIAL REENTRY CENTER (RRC) AND HOME CONFINEMENT (HC) SERVICES LO |
| $1.4M | THE MIRROR, INC. Department of Justice · RESIDENTIAL REENTRY CENTER (RRC) SERVICES LOCATED IN TOPEKA, KANSAS AN |
| $1.2M | THE MIRROR, INC. Department of Justice · TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL REENTRY CENTER (RRC) SERVICES LOCATED IN TOPEKA |
| $270,100 | THE MIRROR, INC. Department of Justice · TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL REENTRY CENTER (RRC) SERVICES LOCATED IN TOPEKA |
| $217,755 | THE MIRROR, INC. Department of Justice · TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL REENTRY CENTER (RRC) SERVICES LOCATED IN TOPEKA |
| $217,474 | THE MIRROR, INC. Department of Justice · RESIDENTIAL REENTRY AND HOME CONFINEMENT SERVICES IN THE TOPEKA, KS AR |
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🌐 County-level context (Harvey County)
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Traffic fatalities3 (1 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments778 (12,385 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$995/mo (292 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy15.6% (low numeracy 23% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
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$44.7M
Annual budget
$37.6M
Debt outstanding
76
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$44.7M
Spending$35.6M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load MODERATE
Outstanding debt$37.6M
Debt-to-revenue0.84×
Debt-load index47 / 100
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Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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