City of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa
SERGEANT BLUFF, IOWA
City Council Minutes
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Council Chambers
501 4th Street;
Sergeant Bluff, IA
1. MAYOR/MAYOR PRO-TEM TO CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER:
1.Roll Call
2.Pledge of Allegiance & a Moment of Silence
Attendee Name Title Status
Mark Reinders Remote
Kirk Moriarty Present
Carol Clark Present
Andrea Johnson Assistant Mayor Pro Tem Present
Ron Hanson Mayor Pro Tem Present
Jon Winkel Mayor Present
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Carol Clark to amend the agenda to change Discussion Action Item 6.c currently called: "Set date of CommCon 17- and Move Regular Meeting Location" to "RES
24-16 Resolution to Change the Place for the June 25, 2024 Regular Council Meeting" Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
3.aApprove the minutes of the May 28, 2024 Regular Meeting
Motion by Kirk Moriarty, seconded by Carol Clark to Approve the minutes of the May 28, 2024 Regular Meeting.
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
4. CITIZEN'S INPUT:
Robert Sweat is requesting that the City pave the 500 block of E Street.
Jason Kvidera, Assistant City Administrator, said that he will get some costs for the City Council and come back to them with that information.
Jim Carlin, 602 Jace Road, explained that there was a misunderstanding about the placement of a retaining wall which is now about 95% done. The Board of Adjustment will take up consideration for part of the wall on Thursday, however the other part of the wall is on city property. When the ground was cut to accommodate the sidewalk it created a steep incline that created a mud slide. The wall helps to avoid a mess. They put the wall in believing they had permission to do it. They would like to keep the wall in it's current location and are requesting to be on a future agenda.
Sarah Kleber, City Attorney, explained that part of the wall is in city property directly on the sidewalk
which is about 5 feet in from the lot line because the City had allowed the sidewalk to be moved. The second issue, which will be addressed by the Board of Adjustment, is a request for a variance from our zoning requirements which prohibit a structure from being built inside a drainage easement. On the first issue, there is no exception for building on the city's right-of-way, it is up to the city regarding whether it will be removed or addressed by alternative action.
There was discussion regarding when the wall was built, what the Carlin's were told by City employees regarding where to put in the wall, the cost of the wall, the shape of the lot, the delayed sod placement, the drainage, that no building permit was required, and the requirements of the ordinance. Jim provided a handout folder for the City Council. The Mayor stated that the City would take it under advisement.
5. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
5.aCigarette License Renewal: Mike's Mini Mart
5.bCigarette License Renewal: Dollar General
5.cApproval of the FY 2024-2025 Transportation Services Agreement with Siouxland Regional Transit System (SRTS - SIMPCO)
5.dApproval of the FY 2024-2025 Transportation Services Agreement with Sioux City Transit System
5.eBills: Check Numbers 89320 thru 89405 in the amount of $226,281.47
Motion by Carol Clark, seconded by Ron Hanson to Approve Consent Agenda Items:
5.a)Cigarette License Renewal: Mike's Mini Mart
5.b)Cigarette License Renewal: Dollar General
5.c)Approval of the FY 2024-2025 Transportation Services Agreement with Siouxland Regional Transit System (SRTS - SIMPCO)
5.d)Approval of the FY 2024-2025 Transportation Services Agreement with Sioux City Transit System
5.e)Bills: Check Numbers 89320 thru 89405 in the amount of $226,281.47
Motion Carried. [Johnson abstained from approving an invoice that reimbursed her for a travel expense]
Name Description Amount
ABT MAILCOM CUSTOMER NOTICES/JUNE 24 BILLS 2,862.03
AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOC 2024/2025 MEMBERSHIP DUES 430.00
APPEARA CLEAN LINENS/MATS 269.76
AT&T MOBILITY EMERGENCY LINE PHONES 343.97
C&C LAWNCARE INC LAWN CARE 170.00
CARRICO AQUATIC RESOURCES SUMMER WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT 3 OF 4 2,862.50
CERTIFIED TESTING SERVICES INC LOESS HILLS BIKE TRAIL 1,203.00
CHESTERMAN COMPANY CONCESSION SUPPLIES 202.20
CHESTERMAN COMPANY INSPECTIONS-WATER 10.00
CHESTERMAN COMPANY DRINKING WATER EXPENSE 9.00
CINTAS SUPPLIES 527.97
CJC-CJ COOPER & ASSOCIATES ANNUAL QUERY/DRUG SCREENING 170.00
COFFEE KING COFFEE 75.00
CULLIGAN RENTAL FEE AND SALT DELIVERY 64.50
CW SUTER SERVICES SEMIANNUAL SERVICE AGREEMENT 2,685.00
DANKO EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT CO GEAR CLEANER/CENTILATION CHAIN 2,004.20
DEMING, SARAH WATER SAFETY CERTIFICATES & CANDIDATES KIT 1,900.00
DIAMOND VOGEL PAINT CENTER PAINT SUPPLIES 40.80
DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP URBAN RENEWAL AMENDMENT 8,570.00
FAREWAY BATTERIES/CLEANING SUPPLIES 120.87
FELD FIRE 5 SETS OF GEAR/PUMP TESTING 19,012.75
FIRE SERVICE TRAINING BUREAU TESTING FEES 100.00
GAUL, ANTHONY CELL PHONE STIPEND 150.00
GILL HAULING INC SOLID WASTE 8,831.04
GOTCHA COVERED WINDOW TREATMENTS 1,222.60
GRAFFIX INC SHIRTS/SCREENPRINTING 864.00
IOWA ONE CALL LOCATES 81.90
IOWA PEACE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION 2024 MEMBERSHIP 270.00
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY PROGRAMMING 363.31
JACKS UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT BADGES/UNIFORMS 1,658.85
JOHNSON, ANDREA MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT 382.57
JOHNSTON AUTOSTORE AIR FILTER/BATTERY/FOG LAMP 321.18
LAUTERS, DEAN CELL PHONE STIPEND 150.00
LINDBLOM SERVICES INC PORTABLE TOILETS 400.00
LONG LINES LLC TELECOMMUNICATION EXPENSE 1,942.10
LOWE'S 1ST STREET/BALL FIELD/ REPAIRS/STORM WATER/ SUPPLIES/SPRAYING 1,045.57
MACQUEEN EQUIPMENT INC EQUIPMENT/FAN/HELMET LIGHTS 4,961.88
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY MAY 2024 GAS UTILITY 1,066.34
MIDWEST ALARM ALARM MONITORING/REC CENTER 73.58
MIKES MINI MART FIRE DEPT FUEL 14.35
MILLER PAINTING & DECORATING POOL PAINTING 22,500.00
NETSYS + FORTINET 1 YEAR SUBSCRIPTION 438.00
ONE OFFICE SOLUTION RECEIPT BOOKS 46.28
PEAK PERFORMANCE TREADMILL 2,850.00
PIONEER AUTO 2017 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 285.47
POMP'S TIRE SERVICE TIRE REPAIR 135.82
RAMIREZ, IRENE ELECTRIC DEPOSIT REFUND 47.71
REAMS SPRINKLER SUPPLY SPLASH PAD REPAIRS 98.32
RIVERSIDE TECHNOLOGIES INC NETWORK SUPPORT/JUN 2024 VEEM LICENSE 1,835.20
RML ARCHITECTS LLC ENGINEERING 3,041.30
ROBERTSON IMPLEMENT CO 96 MOWER" 23,099.00
ROOS, CONNER LIFEGUARD TRAINING 3,700.00
ROSENDAHL, BRENT TIRE REPAIR REIMBURSEMENT 20.00
SAM'S CLUB BUILDING SUPPLIES 62.82
SANDERSON, RANDY ENERGY EFF PROGRAM/REFRIGERATOR 50.00
SERGEANT BLUFF ADVOCATE BACK PAGE/LEGALS 2,981.55
SERGEANT BLUFF FIRE DEPARTMENT 2023/24 FEES FOR SERVICE 30,000.00
SERGEANT BLUFF FOOD PANTRY JULY 2024 FOOD PANTRY EXPENSE 800.00
SIOUX CITY WINNELSON BALLFIELD REPAIRS 13.44
SIOUXLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES 395.00
SIOUXLAND DISTRICT HEALTH DEPT 2024 FOOD SERVICE LICENSE-POOL 150.00
SIOUXLAND HYDRAULIC HOSEEND 76.58
SPORTSENGINE INC SITEBUILDER 79.00
STAPLES BUSINESS ACCOUNT OFFICE SUPPLIES 176.63
STATE CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS WASTEWATER PROGRAM 491.13
STEVE HARRIS CONSTRUCTION INC FIRST STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJ PE#1 23,109.57
STOCKTON TOWING HEAVY STREET SWEEPER TOW 370.00
STRUTZ ENTERTAINMENT DINOSAUR LIBRARY PROGRAMMING 450.00
TARGETSOLUTIONS LEARNING LLC TARGET SOLUTIONS MEMBERSHIP 5,789.19
THE SIGN SHOP 1ST STREET DETOUR SIGNS 195.00
THOMPSON SOLUTIONS GROUP UPGRADE SERVER/WORK STATIONS 120.00
UNITYPOINT CLINIC OCCUP MED DOT DRUG SCREEN 82.00
UTILITY EQUIPMENT COMPANY STORM WATER REPAIR 1,156.18
VEENSTRA & KIMM INC 1ST STREET/STORM CX'ING/WARRIOR SIDEWALK/WATER& SEWER EXT 8,845.75
VISA CARD COFFEE POT/ECON DEV LUNCH/FRIDGE/TABLE/OFFICE SUPPLIES 467.22
VISA CARD FLOWERS FOR WALKING TRAIL/RETIREMENT DINNER 185.33
VISA CARD BREAKFAST/DISASTER/DRY ERASE BD/EMT REVIEW/AC/VAC BAGS/SUPP 1,750.98
VISA CARD BOOKS/SUMMER READING/THUMB DRIVE 839.32
VISA CARD CHALK/CHLOR DISP/HOT DOG DISP/HOT FUDGE/POOL/SOCCER SUPP 2,334.34
VISA CARD FLOWERS FOR BALLFIELDS 536.91
VISA CARD TRAINING MEAL/TRAINING/ZOOM 321.16
VISA CARD MANUALS/BACKGROUND CHK/MIRROR/OFFICE SUPPLIES/EQUIPMENT 1,518.09
VISA CARD ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES/SAFETY PAINT 1,700.40
WESTERN AREA POWER ADMIN MAY 2024 POWER PURCHASED 15,703.96
TOTAL: 226,281.47
6. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS:
6.aRequest to Approve Closing the East End of Winfield Ct in Conjunction with a Block Party Special Event Permit on July 4th
Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Kirk Moriarty to Approve Closing the East End of Winfield Ct in Conjunction with a Block Party Special Event Permit on July 4th.
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
6.bApprove Application to Conduct A Farmers Market and Designate Laura Johnson as the Market Manager
Danny Christoffers explained that Laura asked about using a location just south east of the original Farmers Market location. She was looking to operate on Mondays in July from 5- 8pm. The Parks & Recreation Department did not have any issues with using that location. Jon Winkel explained that we will assist by purchasing some tents that she can use. They will invite a couple food trucks as well.
There was discussion about how long she will run the market, the vendors that she will use and whether they will need a food license, and the availability of electricity,
Laura Johnson explained that the Farmers Market would include anything that you grow, make, or create. She will reach out to local businesses with the hope of getting sponsors for entertainment.
Motion by Kirk Moriarty, seconded by Andrea Johnson to Approve Application to Conduct A Farmers Market and Designate Laura Johnson as the Market Manager
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
6.cRES 24-16 Resolution to Change the Place for the June 25, 2024 Regular Council Meeting
Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Mark Reinders to Approve RES 24-16 Resolution to Change the Place for the June 25, 2024 Regular Council Meeting.
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Mark Reinders to Approve the date of CommCon17-A to June 25th at 6pm.
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
6.dDiscussion and Potential Approval of 2024-2029 Residential Solid Waste Hauling Contract with Gill Hauling
Jon Winkel expressed concern that today's garbage pickup was delayed again today. He has concerns about approving a 5-year contract and whether contract language is really going to affect our customer service.
The Council discussed recent difficulties with service and what the timeline would be for another bidder to be considered. It was noted that the last two times this topic has been on the agenda was also a day that the routes were delayed due to truck or employee issues. A Special Meeting could be called to approve an alternative bidder if it's necessary for the timeline.
No action was taken on this agenda item.
7. RESOLUTION(S):
7.aRES 24-15 Salaries and Wages For Appointed Employees FY 2024-25
Motion by Carol Clark, seconded by Andrea Johnson to Approve RES 24-15 Salaries and Wages For Appointed Employees FY 2024-25.
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
8. ORDINANCE(S):
8.aORD 749 New Chapter 161 FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT (Second Reading)
Motion by Ron Hanson, seconded by Mark Reinders to Approve ORD 749 New Chapter 161 FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT (Second Reading).
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
8.bORD 750 Amending Chapter 156 Building Codes [to 2021] (Third Reading)
Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Kirk Moriarty to Approve ORD 750 Amending Chapter 156 Building Codes [to 2021] (Third Reading).
8.cORD 751 Amending Chapter 99 of The Code of Ordinances of The City of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, to Increase the Usage Charge for Sewer Service (Second Reading)
Motion by Carol Clark, seconded by Andrea Johnson to Approve ORD 751 Amending Chapter 99 of The Code of Ordinances of The City of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, to Increase the Usage Charge for Sewer Service (Second Reading).
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
8.dORD 752 AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SERGEANT BLUFF, IOWA, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO THE ELECTRICAL SERVICE RATES WITH AND WITHOUT LOAD MANAGEMENT (Second Reading)
Motion by Mark Reinders, seconded by Andrea Johnson to Approve ORD 752 AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SERGEANT BLUFF, IOWA, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO THE ELECTRICAL SERVICE RATES WITH AND WITHOUT LOAD MANAGEMENT (Second Reading).
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
8.eORD 753 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO SPECIFY CUSTOMER BILLING REQUIREMENTS FOR COMBINED SERVICE ACCOUNTS AND AMEND LIEN FOR NONPAYMENT PROCEDURES (First Reading)
There was discussion regarding the financial/labor considerations, the timeline for proceeding with the ordinance, and whether other options or modifications are available.
Motion by Ron Hanson, seconded by Carol Clark to Approve ORD 753 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO SPECIFY CUSTOMER BILLING REQUIREMENTS FOR COMBINED SERVICE ACCOUNTS AND AMEND LIEN FOR NONPAYMENT PROCEDURES (First Reading)
Motion Carried. [3-2] Johnson & Reinders- Nay
9. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
Aaron Lincoln said that Phase 2 for the First Street East Reconstruction project is moving forward, information has been put out on the website and Facebook sites. Baker Prairie Bluff will have a closure at Wilde and Baker Drive. Aaron Johnson will be on vacation for a couple of weeks, John Robinson will be helping with permits and Joe Yocum will be working on the abatement items. The Safe Routes to School meeting is on the 17th. A Comprehensive Plan Advisory planning meeting is on the 18th. Last Friday we had a vicious dog citation, the individual has filed an appeal which will require a council meeting to have a hearing.
It was the consensus that June 18th at 5pm would be the Special Meeting.
Jason Kvidera provided an update on the trail project. They are down to 1st Street, they will need to go back and do the driveways.
10. COUNCIL MEMBER'S REPORTS & COMMENTS:
Kirk Moriarty said that Sioux City has two out of their three pools that aren't open yet, so we're seeing an increase in numbers in Sergeant Bluff. We're seeing over 75 a day and over a 100 on weekends. He gave a shout-out to the SBL Girls Softball, over at B Street and the Legion they worked to get a flag up there, they made a lot of improvements. The Dog park is still being used a lot. He also spoke to Jason Kvidera about replacing some faded signs on C Street.
Carol Clark said that the City Foundation board meeting, there is a possibility they will announce something at CommCon in June. On the 24th as part of "24on24" there will be another trash pickup event. She wished a Happy Father's Day to all the fathers.
Andrea Johnson thanked the community for their patience with the 1st Street project, continue to check Facebook and the website for updates. Happy Father's Day to everyone.
Ron Hanson also stressed the importance of being patient with the 1st Street Project.
11. MAYOR'S REPORT:
Jon Winkel referenced a child-vs-car accident in another community. He wanted to remind people of the importance of being safe, he asked for prayers for the child. Please be extra careful with the construction going on in town.
12.ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Carol Clark, seconded by Kirk Moriarty to Adjourn at 6:52 pm. Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
Mayor/Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest:
Danny Christoffers, City Clerk
Published in the Sergeant Bluff Advocate weekly newspaper, Thursday, June 20, 2024. The SB-Advocate is the Official Newspaper of the City of Sergeant Buff and is an Official Woodbury County Newspaper. (06/20/2024/NP)
