Newport Council approved final plats and PUDs for Bailey Business Park (two separate resolutions) and tabled the utility extension agreement after staff said additional negotiations and documentation are needed; staff said a significant water/sewer utility extension will be required.

Polk County commissioners adopted a resolution authorizing issuance of utility system revenue bonds (Series 2026) with principal not to exceed $250,000,000 to finance utility expansion tied to residential and commercial growth; staff said the actual expected amount is somewhat lower.

Council adopted the city’s public participation procedures to start a 30‑day public comment period on a proposed comprehensive‑plan amendment and rezoning request for a parcel owned by Wisconsin Power and Light to expand an electrical substation; staff emphasized this action starts notice and is not a final zoning decision.

Local leaders outline funding and safety concerns for Bell Road corridor enhancements.

Council authorized as‑needed engineering support agreements to accelerate SVP’s transmission planning and projects tied to a planned capacity increase to 1,300 MW. Council asked for clearer scopes of work and public messaging after a critical article about SVP’s readiness; staff said details and finalized contracts will be provided once negotiation completes.

Boom Truck from 2019 to 2022 and its CAGR from 2019 to 2023, and also forecasts its market size to the end of 2031 and its expected to grow with a CAGR of 5.5% from 2024 to 2031.