City of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa - City Council Meeting Minutes

1. MAYOR/MAYOR PRO-TEM TO CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER: 5:30PM

1.Roll Call

2.Pledge of Allegiance & a Moment of Silence

Attendee Name Title Status

Ryan Panowicz Present

Mark Reinders Present

Kirk Moriarty Present

Andrea Johnson Assistant Mayor Pro Tem Present

Ron Hanson Mayor Pro Tem Present

Jon Winkel Mayor Present (Left at 6:13 pm)

2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:

Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Ron Hanson to Approve the Agenda with the Amendment to address item 9.d "ORD 763 Repealing Section 62.10 and Adding a New Chapter 74 to Provide for the Operation of Golf Cars on City Streets (First Reading)" to occur immediately after Section 5 "Department Head Reports".

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:

3.aApprove the minutes of the May 13, 2025 Regular Meeting

Motion by Ron Hanson, seconded by Kirk Moriarty to Approve the minutes of the May 13, 2025 Regular Meeting.

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

4. CITIZEN'S INPUT:

There was no citizen input.

5. DEPARTMENT HEADS' REPORTS:

Council received the Department Head’s written reports. 

6.APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

6.aTobacco License Renewal: Dollar General

6.bBills: Check numbers 91429 to 91509 in the amount of $280,095.77

Motion by Mark Reinders, seconded by Andrea Johnson Approve Consent Agenda Items:

6.a)Tobacco License Renewal: Dollar General

6.b)Bills: Check numbers 91429 to 91509 in the amount of $280,095.77 Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

Name Description Amount

3E ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 1ST STREET REPAIRS 437.85

ANALYTICAL & CONSULTING SERVICES TESTING SERVICE 80.25

APPEARA CLEAN LINENS/MATS

100.99

BAKER & TAYLOR BOOKS 252.92

BARNES, JERRICA REFUND OF PAYMENT 310.00

BENTSON PEST MANAGEMENT PEST CONTROL 273.00

BIERSCHBACH EQUIPMENT 1ST STREET LIGHTING 107.67

BOETTCHER, EASTON SUMMER READING PROG 75.00

BOMGAARS BLDG SUPP/CLOTHING ALLOW/SAFETY BOOTS/REPAIRS 1,021.44

BOOK SYSTEMS INC ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL 1,439.00

C&C LAWNCARE INC LAWN CARE

80.00

CARRICO AQUATIC RESOURCES TEST KIT 405.16

CHESTERMAN COMPANY  DRINKING WATER EXPENSE 60.00

CHOQUETTE, AMBER ROOM DEPOSIT REFUND 100.00

CINTAS SUPPLIES 73.52

CIRCLE S BLUFF STOP PD FUEL

42.70

COLONIAL RESEARCH CHEMICALS

162.15

CRAIG-HANSEN, JESSE CLOTHING ALLOWANCE REIMB 202.00

DAKOTA SUPPLY GROUP SWIMMING POOL 715.29

DGR ENGINEERING SERVICES

18,138.80

DIAMOND VOGEL PAINT CENTER POOL REPAIRS 55.32

DINGES FIRE COMPANY LOCKWOOD HOOK 169.31

ECHO ELECTRIC SUPPLY GENERATOR SERVICE 350.00

FASTENAL ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES

113.90

FELD FIRE FIRE DEPT. SUPPLIES/UNIFORM/VEHICLE OPS 4,571.88

FLEET US LLC WHITE PAINT 182.00

FLOYD RIVER MATERIALS INC ROAD GRAVEL 385.06

FUN FOAM RENTALS SUMMER READING PROGRAM 225.00

GAUL, CARSON TRAINING REIMBURSEMENT 583.31

GCC ALLIANCE CONCRETE CO. CONCRETE 1,806.50

GILL HAULING INC SOLID WASTE

8,279.05

HAWKINS WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS/CHLORINE CYLINDERS 70.00

INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS PUBLI SAFETY ALERT/SUBSCRIPTION

265.00

INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE PCORI QUARTER END 6/30/25

106.26

IOWA CODIFICATION INC ANNUAL WEB HOSTING RENEWAL 350.00

IA STORMWATER EDUCATION PTRN 2025-2026 MEMBERSHIP

2,195.00

JACKS UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT CLOTHING ALLOWANCE

653.00

KNOEPFLER CHEVROLET 2018 CHEVY SILVERADO 41,796.63

LARIMER, BARB ROOM DEPOSIT REFUND 100.00

LITTLE GEORGE, RYAN OVERPAYMENT ON ACCOUNT 76.02

LONG LINES LLC TELECOMMUNICATION EXPENSE 39.08

LUNDQUIST, CHAD OR TAMI ENERGY EFF PROGRAM/REFRIGERATOR 50.00

MACCLURE, HEATHER ROOM DEPOSIT REFUND 100.00

MARCO INC (FD) COPIER CONTRACT 88.83

MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC (CH) COPIER CONTRACT 657.95

MARIN, ALVARO ELECTRIC DEPOSIT REFUND 16.34

METERING & TECHNOLOGY SOL METER/EQUIPMENT 1,625.92

MID COUNTRY MACHINERY INC AUGER RENTAL 727.50

MUNICIPAL ENERGY AGENCY OF NEBR APR 2025 POWER PURCHASED 178,404.56

PIONEER AUTO 2020 FORD TIRES/2022 FORD 304.04

PIZZA RANCH - ACCT 9434244 MEETING EXPENSE 125.18

POMP'S TIRE SERVICE 2021 CHEVY 121.89

ROSENDAHL, BRENT CLOTHING ALLOWANCE REIMBURSEMENT

14.98

SAMPLE, EVA WATER DEPOSIT REFUND 140.41

SAM'S CLUB BATTERIES/OFFICE SUPPLIES/SOAP/TRASH BAGS

211.45

SERGEANT BLUFF ADVOCATE SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL 30.00

SERGEANT BLUFF FOOD PANTRY JUNE 2025 FOOD PANTRY EXPENSE 800.00

SIOUX CITY WINNELSON BASEBALL FIELD/SWIMMING POOL

1,037.17

SIOUX SALES COMPANY EQUIPMENT 162.90

SIOUXLAND DISTRICT HEALTH DEPT 2025 FOOD SERVICE LICENSE-POOL 150.00

SIOUXLAND LOCK & KEY REC CENTER KEYS 26.70

SIOUXLAND REGIONAL TRANSIT SYS SENIOR CENTER TRANSPORTATION 180.00

SPANEL, SHANNON DEPOSIT REFUND 100.00

STAN HOUSTON EQUIPMENT CO INC 1ST STREET LIGHTING/LENS COVERS 725.56

STRUTZ, CALEB SUMMER READING PROGRAM 450.00

STRUTZ, CHRISTIAN SUMMER READING PROGRAM 425.00

STRYKER SALES CORPORATION

AED PADS 215.10

TAYLOR, JESSE OVERPAYMENT OF ACCOUNT 196.00

THE POLICE AND SHERIFFS PRESS ID CARDS 18.60

THE WARP ZONE SUMMER PROGRAMMING 150.00

TIME MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS KEY FOBS 108.00

UTILITY EQUIPMENT COMPANY SWIMMING POOL REPAIRS 354.43

VAN WERT COMPANY ERT 2,708.65

VERIZON WIRELESS TELECOMMUNCATION EXPENSE 1,143.55

WAITE, MAUREEN ENERGY EFF PROGRAM-AIR CONDITIONER

200.00

WESCO RECEIVABLES CORP ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES 1,560.00

WINTER, TRACI DEPOSIT REFUND

100.00

WOODBURY CO CONSERVATION BOARD SUMMER READING PROGRAM 40.00

YOUNG AT HEART PUBLISHING SUMMER READING PROGRAM

175.00

Total: 280,095.77

7. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS:

7.aApprove Safe Streets for All Action Plan

Ryan Brauer, SIMPCO Regional Planner, explained that little had changed since the presentation of the draft.

Motion by Ron Hanson, seconded by Andrea Johnson Approve the Safe Streets for All Action Plan.

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

7.bIntroduction of new Police Officer Joe Erickson Jr. and Swearing in by Mayor

Prior to the City Council meeting, Police Officer Joe Erickson Jr. was sworn in by the Mayor. His family and friends were present.

7.cApproval of Annual Utility/Accts Receivable Write Offs

Danny Christoffers explained that the non-utility write offs were higher this year due to a hydrant replacement invoice that was not paid. Danny said that we will continue to attempt to collect on accounts even after they are written off.

Jeanette Kellen explained that she will be proposing utility write-offs in May going forward rather than in January so that we can get receive tax money through the State of Iowa's Setoff's program. This year we received $18,318.33 from Iowa Setoffs. She explained the process she uses for collecting on delinquent accounts.

There was discussion about the percentage of write-offs attributed to one of the rental locations in town. The effects of the changes discussed previously with that landlord are not in effect for the time period covering these write-offs.

Motion by Mark Reinders, seconded by Andrea Johnson to Approve the Annual Utility/Accts Receivable Write Offs.

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

7.dApprove Engineering Task Order with DGR Engineering for Electrical Distribution Improvements

Jason Kvidera said that this is part of the Electric loan, an engineer is needed to design the improvements.

Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Ron Hanson to Approve the Engineering Task Order with DGR Engineering for Electrical Distribution Improvements.

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

7.eCouncil Approval of Water Tank Cleaning and Inspection Services with K&W Coatings 

Jason Kvidera said that the water tanks need to be cleaned and inspected every 5 to 10 years, this was last done in 2016. Dan Hospers will be leading it, they won't do it until October when the big tank can be temporarily taken out of service.

Motion by Ron Hanson, seconded by Andrea Johnson to Approve the Water Tank Cleaning and Inspection Services with K&W Coating.

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

7.fDiscussion and Potential Approval of Sergeant Bluff Community Center Alcohol Services Agreement with PUB52

Aaron Lincoln explained that the current agreement is for three years with the ability to renew three years. Pub 52 is the current vendor. There was a conversation with Pub 52, which included himself, Tyler Tweet, Mark Reinders, and Kirk Moriarty to renew the agreement with revised terms. There have been fewer events in recent years that impact revenue, we have done some adjustments to our rental costs for the building so that the alcohol revenue isn't as crucial to our operations. Timeliness of payment will be addressed. The contract will permit some catering. The proposed agreement is effective immediately and expires on December 31, 2027, with the option to negotiate an extension during the summer of 2027. Revenues will now be 15% of alcohol sales revenues.

Justin Truhe, Pub 52, explained that in the first year there was no issue with spoilage of product but there was spoilage in the following year due to there being fewer events. They will also no longer be waiving any bar set up fees, except for City/School events.

Andrea Johnson asked if his staff makes adequate tips. Justin confirmed that they do.

Motion by Kirk Moriarty, seconded by Mark Reinders to Approve the Sergeant Bluff Community Center Alcohol Services Agreement with PUB52.

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

7.gApproval of Memorandum of Understanding Between the City and AFSCME Union for Modification of Work Assignment/Certification Pay for Water Plant Operators 

Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Mark Reinders to Approve Memorandum of Understanding Between the City and AFSCME Union for Modification of Work Assignment/Certification Pay for Water Plant Operators. [Unanimous]

8. RESOLUTIONS:

8.aRES 25-20 Authorizing and approving a Loan Agreement, providing for the issuance and securing the payment of a $675,000 Electric Revenue Note, Series 2025A (EIRLP)

Aaron Lincoln said that we had the public hearing for this item at the last meeting. The terms needed to be firmed up. This will be paid off over 15 years on a monthly payment schedule.

Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Ron Hanson to Approve RES 25-20 Authorizing and approving a Loan Agreement, providing for the issuance and securing the payment of a $675,000 Electric Revenue Note, Series 2025A (EIRLP). Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

9. ORDINANCE(S):

9.aORD 760 - Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Sergeant Bluff (Second Reading) Motion by Ron Hanson, seconded by Andrea Johnson to Approve ORD 760 Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Sergeant Bluff (Second Reading).

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

9.bORD 761 Amend Chapter 63 Provisions to Set Special Speed Zones - Old Lakeport (Second Reading)

Motion by Mark Reinders, seconded by Andrea Johnson to Approve ORD 761 Amend Chapter 63 Provisions to Set Special Speed Zones - Old Lakeport (Second Reading) Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

9.cORD 762 Amending Chapters 15 & 35 of the Code of Ordinances Relating to the Fire Chief, Structure & Organization of the Fire Rescue Department (Second Reading)

Motion by Ron Hanson, seconded by Andrea Johnson to Approve ORD 762 Amending Chapters 15 & 35 of the Code of Ordinances Relating to the Fire Chief, Structure & Organization of the Fire Rescue Department (Second Reading).

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

9.dORD 763 Repealing Section 62.10 and Adding a New Chapter 74 to Provide for the Operation of Golf Cars on City Streets (First Reading)

Bob DeSmidt, Board Member with Siouxland Trails Foundation, came to discuss the golf cart ordinance. He described some history of the organization and thanked Sergeant Bluff for the additions made to the trail system. He expressed that he's not anti-golf cart, but he does have some safety concerns. He requested that if Golf Carts are added on the trails to have the language enhanced in the ordinance. He referenced the ordinance adopted by the City of Oskaloosa. He recommended that a permitting process be adopted, to include something that addresses Golf Cart owner's responsibilities such as slowing down to a reasonable speed, to announce if they are overtaking, to slow down, stop, and yield where needed. He also suggested talking to the County and Sioux City due to the trail going through all three

jurisdictions.

Sarah Kleber explained that the information received from the City of Oskaloosa was a news article, not their ordinance. Oskaloosa does not require permitting at this time. Items addressed in that news article are items that have been seen in other communities and could be added. Golf Carts are motor vehicles in Iowa Code and are subject to the rules of the road and are adopted by reference in our ordinance.

There was extended discussion amongst the City Council regarding what is currently covered in the proposed ordinance, the rules for Golf Carts in other cities such as Le Mars and Okoboji, dangers of approaching bikers and their speed capabilities, potential speed limits, souped-up Golf Carts not being allowed on the trails, a potential permitting process, using the newsletter to publicize the requirements, getting mile markers along the trail, that Golf Carts aren't permitted on main thoroughfares, various liability questions, and the possibility of requiring Golf Carts to yield to other parties.

Motion by Kirk Moriarty, seconded by Mark Reinders to direct the City Attorney to revise to include in a new draft of the Golf Cart ordinance a bi-annual permitting process and language to modify 74.02 (6) to require the Golf Carts to yield to all other parties.

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

Andrea Johnson expressed a concern that we may be putting too much onto our Police Department to regulate permitted Golf Carts.

Mark Reinders said that he would like to see signage like the pedestrian right-of-way on Lakeport.

Sarah Kleber said that a modified ordinance will be brought to the City Council for their consideration.

10. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:

Aaron Lincoln said that we will be meeting with Waste Connections/Gill Hauling, they have new folks in charge of their operations of recycling and County transfer station. The deadline for the Fire Chief applications is tomorrow. He's looking at having a Special Meeting on June 3rd to consider a candidate. We are planning for a water main replacement on C Street and have received a report on sewer televising to bring back to Council at a future date. Planning & Zoning Commission will have some zoning ordinance amendments to consider at their June 3rd meeting that will be presented to Council June 10th. We received a 15k grant for accessible (ADA compliant) playground equipment from MRHD.

11. COUNCIL MEMBER'S REPORTS & COMMENTS:

Mark Reinders said that litter cleanup event is tomorrow, he invited the public to participate. The schools will be the pickup location(s) at 10am.

Andrea Johnson wanted to remind the public that we have a Compost Site for yard waste, please get an

annual pass at City Hall and utilize it on Wednesdays and Saturdays rather than using the streets or neighbors yard.

Ron Hanson thanked everyone for the hard work that they do, he noted the MRHD grant, the flock cameras successes for the Police Department, and thanked city staff for recent events and projects.

12. MAYOR'S REPORT:

No report.

13. ADJOURNMENT:

Motion by Mark Reinders, seconded by Andrea Johnson to Adjourn at 6:54 pm. Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

Mayor/Mayor Pro-Tem

Attest:

Danny Christoffers, City Clerk