Newport City Council Meeting 4-16-26

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Third Avenue improvement project plans and specifications

12th Street area improvement project plans and specifications

Public comment period

Consent agenda

City Engineer report

Public Works Superintendent report

Administration report on pedestrian crossings

Mini-bus transit service update

Pending litigation regarding 1545 7th Avenue

Votes (4)

Adopt agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Ingamman · Seconded by Schmidt

Adopt consent agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Ingamman · Seconded by Schmidt

Adopt resolution 2026-27 (Third Avenue improvements)

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Taylor · Seconded by Ingamman

Adopt resolution 2026-28 (12th Street area improvements)

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Taylor · Seconded by Schmidt

Notable Quotes (2)

We are keeping a very close eye on fuel costs... there's a lot of petroleum products in the bituminous pavement that we use to pave with.

John Herdigan
Project Cost EstimatesDiscussing volatile material costs for road projects.

Once we remove the pavement and begin constructing that storm sewer, there is a petroleum pipeline owner that occupies that rightway. And it turns out that we were too close to their pipeline.

John Herdigan
Project DelaysExplaining the delay of the Third Avenue project.

People (7)

ElliottMayor

Presiding over the council meeting.

SchmidtCouncil Member

Active participant in motions and discussions.

IngammanCouncil Member

Active participant in motions and discussions.

TaylorCouncil Member

Active participant in motions and discussions.

John HerdiganCity Engineer

Presented the Third Avenue and 12th Street improvement projects.

James NevilleCitizen

Resident inquiring about project delays on Third Avenue.

MattSuperintendent of Public Works

Reported on street sweeping, hydrant flushing, and trail work.

Places Mentioned

Third Avenue (21st Street to 15th Street)12th Street (7th Avenue to Mississippi River)1545 7th AvenueCounty 74/65th StreetNewport City Hall

Events & Meetings (2)

  • April 16th, 2026, 5:49 PM
  • May 12, 2026 (Scheduled bid opening)

Ordinances & Resolutions (2)

2026-27

Approval of plans and specifications and ordering bids for Third Avenue improvements.

2026-28

Approval of plans and specifications and ordering bids for 12th Street area improvements.

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Newport City Council Meeting 4-16-26 - Newport Recorder