City Council

Agenda — 20 items

1. Resolution awarding the contract for the 2026 City of Newton Tree Removal Project No. 1
2. Resolution approving contract with Cindy Franzen for cleaning at Westwood Clubhouse
3. Resolution approving the Second Amendment to and consent to assignment of agreement for private development for the Legacy Plaza Urban Renewal Area
4. Approve Liquor Licenses for the following: <u>2nd Ave Social, LLC</u> - 105 N 2nd Ave W, Special Class C Retail Alcohol License for wedding at Historic Hotel Maytag Ballroom - Oct 17, 2026; <u>ALDI INC</u> - LG0001323, 375 Iowa Speedway Dr, Class B Retail Alcohol License renewal; <u>Brew #96</u> - LG0001603, 1325 1st Ave W, Class B Retail Alcohol License renewal; <u>Brew #101</u> - LG0001604, 1806 S 12th Ave W, Class B Retail Alcohol License renewal; <u>Git-N-Go Convenience Stores, Inc</u> - LG0001044, 1708 S 8th Ave E, Class B Retail Alcohol License renewal; <u>Lucky Wife Wine Slushies</u>, 3030 N 4th Ave E, Class C Special Liquor License and Outdoor Service for Special Event - October 10, 2026, Newton Arboretum and Botanical Gardens Fall Festival
5. Resolution Approving a Property Tax Rebate for the GG 115 LLC Property Located at 208 S 2^nd Ave W Within the North Central Urban Renewal Area
6. Resolution approving a Telecommunications Licensing Agreement with Windstream Iowa Communications, LLC – 713462140
7. Resolution calling a special election, setting March 2, 2027, as the Special Election Date and adopting ballot language on the proposition of a new electric utility franchise agreement between the City of Newton and Interstate Power and Light Company
8. <span style="margin-left:0in;">Resolution approving change order 1 and accepting completion of the 1St St N 8 Inch watermain project</span>
9. Pledge of Allegiance
10. Resolution accepting completion of the Demolition 2023-01 Project
11. Resolution accepting completion of the Harmony Park restroom footing and utility install project
12. Resolution approving the seasonal part-time appointment of a Finance Advisor
13. Resolution dedicating $25,000.00 of ending fund balance to Downtown Grant Programs for Facade and/or Housing
14. Resolution calling a special election, setting March 2, 2027, as the special election date and adopting ballot language on the proposition of a franchise fee on energy providers operating in the City of Newton, Iowa
15. Resolution fixing the amounts to be assessed against individual private properties for the abatement of nuisance violations (Schedule 26-16)
16. Resolution levying assessments for costs of nuisance abatement and providing for the payment thereof (Schedule 26-15)
17. Resolution setting a public hearing for the sale of city-owned property at 507 North 2^nd Avenue West, Newton, Jasper county, Iowa
18. <span style="margin-left:0in;">Resolution accepting completion of the 1st Ave E and E 12th St Drainage Improvements Project</span>
19. Resolution Approving the Use of the Courts at Aurora Park for the Newton Area Pickleball and Tennis Association's Great Pumpkin Smash Court Clash
20. This is the time of the meeting that a citizen may address the Council. After being recognized by the presiding officer, each person will be given three (3) minutes to speak. Elected officials will take comments into consideration; however, this time is not intended for a discussion or entering into a dialogue. Elected officials and City staff will not answer questions or debate a citizen during the <em>Citizen Participation</em> portion of the meeting

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