Newport City Council — Transcript
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Community Recognition and Legacy
Infrastructure Grant Funding
City Operations and Updates
Votes (2)
Resolution 2016-14 Honoring the Life of Gordon Gordy Bailey Jr.
Dissent: None
Moved by Mayor Elliot [0:04:47] · Seconded by Council member Ingamman [0:04:50]
Mayor Elliot read Resolution 2016-14 to honor Gordon 'Gordy' Bailey Jr., recognizing his family's generational contributions to Newport since 1849. The discussion emphasized Gordy Jr.'s humble nature and his impactful, though often unnoticed, service to the community through his leadership at Bailey Nurseries, Inc. and his civic stewardship. The Bailey family expressed their deep appreciation for the recognition.
Resolution 2026-18 Approving an End Grant Agreement with Metropolitan Council for INI Mitigation
Dissent: None
Moved by Council member Sumar [0:08:44] · Seconded by Council member Ingamman [0:08:48]
The city's engineer presented Resolution 2026-18 for council approval. This resolution formalizes an end grant agreement with the Metropolitan Council, which will provide Newport with approximately $340,000 in funding. These funds are intended to reimburse the city for work already completed to address significant Inflow and Infiltration (INI) issues, leveraging a larger $12 million legislative appropriation to the Met Council's mitigation program.
Notable Quotes (5)
Specifically, we're here to honor Gordy Jr. tonight. And Gordy did thousands of little things that went unnoticed and unrecognized. And that was just his style. He wasn't flashy.
Now therefore, be it resolved that the city council of Newport recognizes and honors the life of Gordon Bailey, expresses its gratitude for his contributions to the civic life of the city, and extends its sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.
Um, it was just one thing that Gordy loved doing. You know, as you said, he was probably the most humble person that you've ever seen.
This is, uh, grant program is offered to any communities within the Met Council that have, uh, significant INI issues, and as we know, Newport is uh, one of those communities.
we anticipate receiving around $340,000 in grant funds uh to reimburse the city for work that we have already done.
Ordinances & Resolutions (2)
Honoring the life of Gordon Gordy Bailey Jr.
Approving an end grant agreement between the Metropolitan Council and the city of Newport.