Two more uncontrolled intersections will be considered for stop signs at the upcoming Newton City Council meeting at 6 p.m. Monday at City Hall. The City Traffic Safety Committee believes there are safety concerns at both intersections.
The intersection at South 15th Avenue West and West 16th Street South is near a city park as well as several multi-unit housing complexes. South Seventh Avenue West and West Seventh Street South is near Woodrow Wilson Elementary School.
The committee already recommended a stop sign for the intersection at East Second Street South and South Third Avenue East, which is near the south side of the downtown business district.
The council will also consider entering into an agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for the construction of a new hike and bike trail project. The trail would extend from the existing trail at North 11th Avenue East and East 12th Street North to Woodland Park.
In other business:
• The council will consider increasing rental permit fees by $5 per unit.
• After the recent updates to the Comprehensive Plan, the council will consider adopting the newly adjusted plan.
• Last, the council will consider purchasing The Seed Store, 224 N. Third Ave. W.
Contact Staff Writer Jamee A. Pierson at (641) 792-3121 ext. 6534 or jpierson@newtondailynews.com.