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pg. 9 Your questions answered about the I&I Program

pg. 10 The 2014-15 Budget: A year of action

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Brand Coordinator• Natalie Umsted, City of Newton

Editorial• Stephanie Alexander, Skiff Medical

Center• Natalie Umsted, City of Newton

Design and Production• Chris Carter, Skiff Medical Center• Newton Daily News

Cover PhotoA summer at the Maytag Pool, provided by John Lee Photography

Contributors• Craig Armstrong,

City of Newton Finance & Development• Bryan Friedman,

City of Newton Finance & Development• Jeff Hoebelheinrich,

City of Newton Police Department• Keith Laube,

City of Newton Public Works• Phyllis Peter,

Newton Public Library• Nathan Unsworth,

City of Newton Parks & Grounds

Our vision:Newton shines brightly: Newton is a pro-gressive, family-friendly community, a shining star of central Iowa, and a place to call home.

Our mission:The mission of the City of Newton is to be the best provider of excellent services through a professional, innovative team dedicated to high quality performance and fiscal responsibility.

Our values:We provide leadership and support to create and maintain a thriving community through these values:

•We act through honesty and integrity,•We are accountable and dependable,•We serve through collaboration and

teamwork, and•We demonstrate compassion and

empathy.

We serve with pride and respect!

This is our commitment to those we serve.

Table of Contents3......Get to know City Administrator Bob Knabel

4......“What’s your favorite park in Newton?”

5......Planning the perfect summer

7......Housing and retail development

9 .....Do you have questions about the I&I Program? We have answers!

10 ....Looking ahead: Newton’s budget in 2014-2015City of Newton

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City Administrator Bob Knabel started his service for the city a little more than two years ago. Find out what he thinks you should get to know about Newton!What do you think people should “get to know” about Newton?Whether through “Renew Newton,” OPEN, the “Transformation Council,” or the recent “Com-prehensive Plan,” residents have regularly stepped up and added their voice for community decisions. This grass-root participation makes decision-making easier, while also more clearly

reflecting the desires of the community. Residents of Newton should know about this legacy. Public engagement is an important right of the citizenry and allows for the best decisions to be made, improving the overall quality and vitality of the community.

Why should business and industry consider Newton?The major strengths of the community are the educational opportunities, our recreational amenities and our cen-tral location. Businesses exploring relocation options should get to know these quality of life features about the City of Newton. It is a good place for the families of their employees and a great place to call home. Additionally, Newton has a heritage and history of quality and dependability.

How is Newton preparing for the future?The City Council has made a concerted effort at “Implementing Newton’s Future,” which is the City’s Comprehen-sive Plan. Resources were provided for implementation, with current projects including funding for First Avenue of Art and Sculpture, painting of the railroad overpass on 1st Avenue, a community-wide marketing effort which led to the Get to Know Newton campaign, installation of way-finding signs (to be installed this spring), and a commu-nity volunteer initiative. Other high priorities that are being addressed include the adoption and implementation of the Housing Initiative which addresses existing dangerous and dilapidated houses along with efforts to build new homes. The Comprehensive Plan also identified the need to develop additional retail and shopping opportunities. The implementation of the retail strategy resulting from the Buxton Report is underway and will be in full swing this summer.

What is Newton’s best-kept secret?I believe Newton’s best-kept secret is the Newton Public Library. Besides all of the magazine, newspapers, and books, the library has more than 16,000 e-books, 40-plus computers for the public’s use, and a host of programs for all groups. There is a spectrum of programs, from “Blues Under the Blue Roof” to the visiting petting zoo to the summer reading program. The library has something for every family member. It is more than just a library, it is a real communication center and gathering place for the learning family.

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“What is your favorite park in Newton?”

Get to KNowWhat People Are SayingLily TaylorDietitian Grinnell Regional Medical CenterNewton resident since 2013

“I like Maytag Park because of shade, the trails, and it’s within walking distance from my house.”

Hannah ScottonStudent Newton High SchoolNewton resident since 1996

“My favorite park is Maytag. It has a wide vari-ety of things to do and is great for all ages. The best part for me is the pool.”

Scott CarkhuffCustomer Service Cline ToolLifelong Newton resident

“As a kid my favorite park was always Maytag Park, obviously because of the pool! I think I spent most of my high school summers at that park. If you ask my kids, they would probably say Maytag Park, also because of the pool, or Thomas Jefferson school, as they seem to really like the new park equipment.”

Gayle KingerySenior Human Resources Generalist Walter G. Anderson, Inc.Newton resident since 1998

“We enjoy all the parks in Newton, but our fa-vorite is Aurora Heights. It’s certainly not the biggest, but we can walk there! We also greatly appreciate that it is always clean and, while the playground equipment is older, it’s still in good shape. Alivia has a great time with everything from the slides to the swings. It’s a great park, and having it so close to home is a bonus!”

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What do you love about summer? From enjoying a good read to listening to live music to a game of sand volley-ball—we’re here to help you plan your perfect summer.

If you are ready for an excuse to get outside after our long winter, look no further than our local parks. Our city and local county parks provide numerous opportuni-ties to families and people of all ages. Agnes Patterson Park is a great place to walk, run, fly kites, and play sand volleyball. Woodland Park is a great place for a picnic, a round of disc golf, and an afternoon baseball game. Mariposa County Park is located just 10 minutes from Newton and is a great place to hike, fish, and see a small herd of bison.

More of a stay-inside-and-enjoy-the-AC personality? The Summer Reading Program is back, and we’re offering tons of programs to help you keep learning and read-ing throughout the summer! The theme this summer is science, “Fizz, Boom, Read!” The reading program is for all ages, from toddlers to teens to adults. In the

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youth program, readers set their own goal for how many books they want to read over the summer. When readers meet their goal, they receive two tickets to an Iowa Cubs game, a Blank Park Zoo coupon for a free child admission, a ticket to our pizza and pool party, and a free kid’s meal at Culver’s! The teen pro-gram offers great prizes for kids in 6th - 12th grade and this year the adult program will be bigger and better than ever!

Finally, the Summer Youth Police Academy is back this year! These classes are for students entering 6th-8th grade in the fall of 2014. The goal of the youth police acad-emy is to promote youth interest in law enforcement as a career. The academy helps provide students with a better understanding of law enforcement and helps clear up misconceptions about police offi-cers.

To stay up to date on all of the great things we have going on at our parks, in our library, and in our police department, follow us at facebook.com/NewtonCity. Sched-ules will also be posted online at newtongov.org.

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Get active!• April: Westwood Golf Course Opens• June 3: Maytag Pool Opens• May 10, 9 a.m.: Richardson Run Memorial 5K – Funds raised from this event will support the cre-

ation and expansion of the Newton Law Enforcement museum and memorial • June 7, 8:00 a.m.: Birds and the Bees 5K* – This event is hosted by Project AWAKE and is a fund-

raiser for the Newton Arboretum.• June 8, 1:30 p.m.: Dog Park Party – Bring the hound out for a little socializing. Who knows, you may

meet someone new, too!

Read a good book!• June 3, 4:00-7:00 p.m.: Summer Reading Program Kick-Off Party – Head to the Library for a picnic

and celebration.• June 12, 6:30 p.m.: Pajama Party Storytime* – Des Moines author Rebecca Janni will read her book,

“Jammy Dance.”• August 1: Summer Reading Program Pool Party – Once you’ve met your reading goals, you’ll be

invited to a Pizza and Pool Party at the Maytag Pool. Pizza is donated by Dominos.

Learn something new!• May 10, 1:00 p.m.: Geocaching 101* – Once you discover the fun of geocaching, you will be search-

ing for treasures all over the city, county, state, and even country.• June or July Date/Time TBD: Summer Youth Police Academy* – Do you have what it takes to be a

police officer? Find out in this 4 session academy for students entering 6th-8th grade. Watch for announcements on Facebook and newtongov.org for the dates/times of this program.

• June 7, 9:00 a.m.: Hook, Line, and Sinker Fishing Derby – This event, held at Mariposa Park, will include educational presentations, minnow races, lunch, door prizes, and fishing.

• June 16, 10:00 a.m.: Science Center of Iowa Program* – Get interactive with a fun Science Center of Iowa program at the library.

• June 18, 6:00 p.m.: Learn about Lincoln – Mike Anderson, a storyteller from the Lincoln Museum in Springfield, Illinois, hosts a program for families about Abraham Lincoln at the library.

• June 24, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: Iowa State Insect Zoo – Come see creepy, crawly things up close at the library!

• June 24, 6:30 p.m.: Learn about Laura – Laura Ingalls Wilder expert Sarah Uthoff will share a pro-gram about the author at the library.

• June 30, Time TBD: Farm Safety for Kids – Come to the library to learn about staying safe on the farm.

• July 8, 10:00 a.m.: Ben’s Bubble Show* – Come to this show at the library to learn about the science of bubbles.

• July 24, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.: Blank Park Zoo Show and Tell –The zoo will bring several animals to the library for a “show and tell.” The program repeats to accommodate large crowds, please choose one session to attend.

Watch live entertainment!• Thursdays in June & July, 7:00 p.m.: Summer Concerts at the Maytag Bowl – This year’s lineup

includes Slipstream, Dueling Pianos, the City Band, and more!• June 10, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.: IPTV Kid’s Host Dan Wardell – This fun event takes place at the

library. The program repeats to accommodate large crowds, please choose one session to attend.• July 15, 10:30 a.m.: Dino O’Dell Concert – This interactive concert, featuring musician Dino O’Dell,

is geared towards kids ages 2-10 and will be held at the library.• July 28, 1:00 p.m.: Jester Puppets* – This kid’s puppet show will be held at the library

Celebrate!• July 4, 5:30 p.m.: Fireworks and Fun! – Head to Agnes Patterson Park for fun games and activities.

The Fireworks will begin at dusk.

*Requires RegistrationTo register for events at the library, contact the Newton Public Library at (641) 792-4108.To register for the Youth Police Academy, contact the Police Department at (641) 791-0850.To register for Geocaching 101 or the Birds and the Bees 5K, contact the Parks Department at (641) 792-1470.

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A new focus on growing NewtonCitizens have set challenging goals for community growth through their work in the 2012 Com-prehensive Plan. The number one strategic objective of the Comprehensive Plan is to “grow Newton’s population, specifically targeting young families,” and the City of Newton is utilizing flexibility, versatility and creativity in the pursuit of this goal, crafting new initiatives to target residential and retail development in Newton.

Authorized by the City Council in February, and funded by general obligation bonds, the New-ton Housing Initiative provides incentives to real estate developers, property owners and home

buyers to expand the quantity and, perhaps more importantly, the quality of our available housing inventory in all categories, from multi-family dwellings to condominiums and single-family homes, and in all price ranges.

Done with vision and a commitment to excellence, these housing development efforts will position Newton as a very attractive choice for potential new residents, and will make it possible for builders, developers and remodelers to consider Newton a “good risk” in creating new housing starts in our city, as well as renovating many of the exist-ing dilapidated structures that are still salvageable.

For buildings that are beyond repair, the city has included more than $1 million in the Housing Initiative to address demolition costs. Through acquisitions or through demolition orders, the city will continue its efforts to knock down structures that pose a hazard to the community and that create a drag on quality neighborhoods. Newton benefits when the dangerous properties are removed, and not only from a safety standpoint. With the targeted de-molitions, the first impression of the community is improved and spaces for new development are created.

The other side of Newton’s growth equation is foster-ing new retail development, which in turn will help to retain our current residents and attract people who are looking to relocate to the central Iowa area. Toward that end, the city contracted for an extreme-ly detailed retail analysis, done by the Buxton group – the premier retail customer identification compa-ny in North America – and the results were startling.

Simply put, there is a considerable amount of “retail leakage” in our community, meaning that our citi-zens spend less money in Newton on goods and ser-vices than they do in total. That is the result of a re-tail base that isn’t broad enough to accommodate all of the demand locally. Missing are certain retail cat-egories that, if they were located in Newton, would satisfy that demand and keep more of our purchases closer to home.

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Get to knowDEVELOPMENT By Craig Armstrong

Development Specialist, City of Newton

What is the Newton Housing Initiative?

•A $3.65 million investment in Newton’s housing stock

•An initiative designed to spark housing growth & development

•A tool to provide buyers, builders and investors with incentives for building homes in Newton

•A source of funds for an expanded demolition program targeting dangerous and dilapidated buildings

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Many of those missing retail categories will fit very well into the commercial land around Interstate 80 Exit 168, in the Speedway-Prairie Fire TIF district. This would include any “big box” retailers, certain national restaurant franchises, and possibly some additional tourist-oriented lodging. Other, more specialized retail stores and restaurants could po-tentially fit in existing, vacant storefront space, pos-sibly downtown or in the former Maytag headquar-ters campus.

Fortunately, the Buxton Study has given us detailed information about potential retailers whose market-place criteria either closely or identically matches that of Newton. The next step is, of course, making contact with a wide variety of retailers and provid-ing sufficient incentives to obtain commitments to build and operate new stores here. The net result is a win-win for our residents and the new retailers who locate here.

As the old saying goes, “the proof is in the pudding” … in this case, the outcome of these various city growth strate-gies will be self-evident. We can all count them as successful if we see real growth in our population, particularly in the segment of young families with school-age children, and we have attracted a sufficient amount of new retail businesses to satisfy the growing demand for goods and services available in Newton.

Working together, we will achieve everything that we truly believe in. May we count on YOU?

What is the Buxton Report?•Information about potential retailers that fit the

needs of the Newton community.•A tool that can be used in the recruitment of new

retail•A tool that can be used to help current businesses

expand and grow successfully•A profile of the specific market demographics and

shopping habits of the Newton area, including an accounting of $56 million that is being spent outside of our community by Newton residents.

Newton shines bright. The City is aggressively pursuing and encouraging new development and renovation projects, such as the new addition at Newton Village, pictured here.

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Before you do work in your basement, contact Public Works

at (641) 791-0827, Ext. 31.

Q&A:Inflow & Infiltration

What is the I & I Program?The City’s Inflow and Infiltration (I & I) Program was established in 2011 to prevent sanitary sewer back-ups and bypasses by eliminating storm water and groundwater from entering the sanitary sewer system.

Who can participate in the I & I Program?All city sanitary sewer customers are included in the program and may be eligible to receive reimbursement, up to a certain dollar amount, for approved, qualified work.

Why did the city establish the I & I Program?To eliminate bypasses, which must be reported to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The Iowa DNR has forced other cities to take actions to eliminate bypasses. The I & I Program saves money in the long term by not having to increase our treatment plant design flow. Also by pumping and treating less groundwater, there are electrical utility cost savings.

What if I have already had work done in my home? Can I get reimbursed?Work performed after April 1, 2009 may be reimbursable. Please call Newton Public Works at (641) 791-0827, Ext. 31 to schedule a site visit before you have any work done.

How can I learn more about the I & I Program?To learn more about the program, please attend an informational meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23 at the DMACC Auditorium, 600 N. 2nd Ave W. You can also get more information by calling the Public Works office at (641) 792-6622 or going to the City of Newton website at www.newtongov.org and clicking on Water Pollution Control Division found under Public Works Department.

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The 2014-2015 budget: a year of actionBy Bryan Friedman

The City of Newton has completed its budget process for the upcoming fiscal year. The open process included four Council meetings and two special Council workshops. On Monday, March 3, the City Council held a public hearing on the $29.8 million budget and officially adopted it with a unanimous vote.

In summary, the proposed 2014-2015 City of Newton budget does the following:• Sets the city tax levy at slightly under $15.81 per $1,000 of taxable property valuation.• Adds two full-time paid-on-call positions at the fire department and a Development Specialist position to fo-

cus on housing and retail growth. All other positions are retained.• Makes major project investments in demolition, infrastructure and incentives through the issuance of Hous-

ing Initiative bonds.• Funds road reconstruction, playground upgrades, sewer extensions, sidewalk improvements, and bridge re-

pairs through some additional general bonding.• Leverages over $1.4 million in state and federal grant funding.• Is projected to meet the city’s target of keeping its reserves at 25 percent of revenues.• Defers the decision on the purchase of most capital equipment until the actual ending fund balance from the

current fiscal year is known in July 2014.

The approved budget sets up 2014 to be a year of action. The foundation for many of the proposed projects has been laid with the planning efforts in recent years, as highlighted in the Newton’s Future Comprehensive Plan. The bud-get capitalizes on the positive momentum that has been generated in the community by making targeted invest-ments in future growth.

This is a rendering of the proposed Miller Valentine Senior Housing project. Incentives for this project are included in the approved 2014-2015 budget.

Utilities serving NewtonAlliant Energy (electric). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 255-4268Black Hills Energy (gas). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 303-0752Direct TV (satellite TV & Internet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 783-1376Dish Network (satellite TV & Internet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 656-2461Dodd’s Trash and Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (641) 791-9195Mediacom (cable, Internet, telephone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (866) 550-8636Newton Waterworks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(641) 792-2003Windstream (Internet & telephone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 347-1991

Other servicesGreater Newton Area Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(641) 792-5545Jasper County Courthouse (driver’s licenses and license plates) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (641) 792-3815Newton City Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (641) 792-2787Newton Community Schools (district office). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (641) 792-5809Newton Convention and Visitor’s Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (641) 792-0299Newton Development Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (641) 787-8210Newton Fire Department (non-emergency). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(641) 792-3347Newton Housing Development Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (641) 792-6432Newton Police Department (non-emergency) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(641) 791-0850Newton Public Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(641) 792-4108Newton Public Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (641) 792-6622Post Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(641) 792-4730Skiff Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(641) 787-5433

Newton Mayor and City CouncilMayor Mike Hansen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (641) 792-2787Council-At-Large Noreen Otto. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (641) 791-0919Council-At-Large Lin Chapé . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (641) 792-1158Council-First Ward Jeff Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (641) 831-9252Council-Second Ward Evelyn George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (641) 521-0329Council-Third Ward Craig Trotter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (641) 521-7552Council-Fourth Ward Steve Mullan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(641) 831-9097

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