City of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa - City Council Meeting Minutes (05/12/26)

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

1.Roll Call

2.Pledge of Allegiance & a Moment of Silence

Attendee NameTitleStatus

Shari Zenor Kiple Council Member

Present

Kirk Moriarty Council Member

Present

Ryan Panowicz Council Member

Present

Mark Reinders Council Member

Arrived remotely at 5:33 pm

Andrea Johnson Council Member

Present

Ron Hanson Mayor Present

2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:

Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Shari Zenor Kiple to Approve the Agenda. Mo-tion Carried. [Unanimous]

3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:

3.aApprove the minutes of the April 28, 2026 Regular Meeting

Motion by Ryan Panowicz, seconded by Andrea Johnson to Approve the minutes of the April 28, 2026 Regular Meeting.

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

4. CITIZEN'S INPUT:

There was no citizen input.

5. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

5.aTobacco License Renewal: Pump N Pak

5.bApprove agreement with Connections Area Agency on Aging

This is an agreement that is signed annually. This agreement would permit the ongoing use of our facilities to the Connections Area Agency on Aging to provide meals for Seniors.

5.cIowa Department of Transportation Agreement for Maintenance and Repair of Primary Roads in Municipalities

The Iowa DOT periodically enters into an agreement of understanding with municipalities in accordance with the Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 150, as to maintenance responsibilities. The agreement identifies and reaffirms department and City maintenance responsibilities for freeways and primary road extensions within the corporate limits of Sergeant Bluff.

5.d Bills: Check numbers 93478 to 93561 in the amount of $287,056.99 and ACH Transactions in the amount of $25,002.88

Motion by Shari Zenor Kiple, seconded by Ryan Panowicz to Approve Consent Agenda Items:

5.a)Tobacco License Renewal: Pump N Pak

5.b)Approve agreement with Connections Area Agency on Aging

5.c)Iowa Department of Transportation Agreement for Maintenance and Repair of Primary Roads in Municipalities

5.d)Bills: Check numbers 93478 to 93561 in the amount of $287,056.99 and ACH Transactions in the amount of $25,002.88

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

Name Description Amount

ABT MAILCOM MAY 2026 BILL & MAIL PROCESSING 2,046.33

AHLERS & COONEY PC LABOR RELATIONS 665.50

AT&T MOBILITY EMERGENCY LINE PHONES 501.76

BACH, JEREMY REIMBURSEMENT 29.77

BENTSON PEST MANAGEMENT PEST CONTROL 204.00

CARRICO AQUATIC RESOURCES GASKET/SUMMER WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT 3,278.42

CARRIER CONTAINER COMPANY SOLID WASTE 26,994.50

CHESTERMAN COMPANY INSPECTIONS WATER 10.00

CHESTERMAN COMPANY  CITY HALL DRINKING WATER 9.00

CINTAS SUPPLIES 7.53

CITY OF SIOUX CITY UTILITIES APRIL 2026 SEWER USAGE 35,064.71

CULLIGAN RENTAL FEE AND SALT DELIVERY 45.00

EAKES OFFICE SOLUTIONS JAITORIAL SUPPLIES 264.28

ECHO ELECTRIC ELECTRIC SUPPLIES/POOL 104.37

ELECTRIC PUMP LIFT STATION 25,800.00

ERICK MANUEL SANTA CRUZ PINA ELECTRIC DEPOSIT REFUND 116.04

FEDEX CUSTOMS CHARGE 0.60

FELD FIRE FIRE DEPT. SUPPLIES/UNIFORM 257.00

FOX RUN APARTMENTS OVERPAYMENT OF ACCOUNT 8,666.22

GMEINER, ROB WATER OVERPAYMENT 26.70

HENSLEY, HEATHER COURT DEPOSIT REFUND 100.00

INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE PCORI QUARTER ENDING 6/30/26 100.63

IOWA ONE CALL LOCATES 59.50

JOHNSTON AUTOSTORE  FILTERS 48.15

K.P. CONSTRUCTION INC LIGHTED TUNNEL 3,510.00

KNOVA'S CARPETS, INC. FIRESIDE ROOM CARPET 424.65

KOTZ, STEFFANI UNIFORM REIMBURSEMENT 63.60

KVIDERA, JASON REIMBURSEMENT 251.26

KWIK TRIP INC APRIL 2026 FUEL 1,989.97

LESSMAN ELECTRIC SUPPLY TRAFFIC SIGNALS 24.00

LINDBLOM SERVICES INC PORTABLE TOILETS 678.86

LONG LINES LLC TELECOMMUNICATION EXPENSE 2,044.82

LOWE'S CITY HALL/CREDIT/LIFT STATION/LIGHT TUNNEL/POOL/WATER PLANT 1,069.36

MENARDS-SIOUX CITY ELECTRICAL/POOL/TUBING/WATER PLANT 126.08

MIDAMERICAN ENERGY APRIL 2026 GAS UTILITY 265.19

MIDWEST ALARM ALARM INSPECTION/CITY HALL 153.95

MILLER PAINTING & DECORATING SWIMMING POOL REPAIR 5,500.00

MULLER, JEREME TRAINING REIMBURSEMENT 9.75

POSTMASTER/SERGEANT BLUFF 2026 FIRE DEPARTMENT MAIL BOX 214.00

RIVERSIDE TECHNOLOGIES INC ACROBAT-PD/NETWORK SUPPORT MAY 2026/SERVER 4,343.79

ROBERTSON IMPLEMENT CO REPAIRS 123.18

RODRIGUEZ, HENRY ELECTRIC DEPOSIT REFUND 32.71

SE MUNICIPAL IOWA LLC APRIL 26 SOLAR ENERGY PURCHASED 4,473.71

SERGEANT BLUFF ADVOCATE BACK PAGE/LEGALS 3,814.76

SERGEANT BLUFF-LUTON CSD TENNIS COURTS PAYMENT 75,000.00

SIOUX CITY WINNELSON BALL FIELD REPAIRS 32.48

SOOLAND BOBCAT RUBBER MOUNT 753.20

SPORTSENGINE INC SITEBUILDER 79.00

STAN HOUSTON EQUIPMENT PERMAPATCH 825.00

STAPLES BUSINESS ACCOUNT OFFICE SUPPLIES 104.55

STAR TREE SERVICE INC 9 TREE STUMPS 2,200.00

STATE CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS WASTEWATER PROGRAM 529.42

STATE HYGIENIC LABORATORY-AR LAB FEES 22.50

STRYKER SALES CORPORATION AED PADS 379.40

TRI-STATE UNDERGROUND LLC 1ST STREET BORE 20,450.00

UHLRICH, AMMIE ENERGY EFF PROGRAM: HEAT PUMP 400.00

UMMACH, BRYLIE ROOM DEPOSIT REFUND 100.00

UTILITY EQUIPMENT COMPANY B STREET FIELD 28.27

VAN METER INDUSTRIAL INC CLEANER/SUPPLIES 44.71

VAN WERT COMPANY ERW'S 2,497.62

VEENSTRA & KIMM INC 1ST STREET EAST/DOGWOOD TRAIL 3,722.90

VESTIS MATS/LINENS 218.37

VISA CARD - CITY ADMIN MAYOR MEMBERSHIP/TRAINING 156.74

VISA CARD - FINANCE SUPPLIES 14.94

VISA CARD - FIRE DEPT FUEL/MEMBERSHIP/TRAINING/VEHICLE REPAIR 1,280.14

VISA CARD - LIBRARY BOOKS/DVD/GOOGLE/SUPPLIES/PROGRAMMING 358.39

VISA CARD - PARKS & REC ANTI SLIP TAPE/EYE WASH/CLEANER/PICKLEBALLS/POOL/PLAQUE/BANDS 1,051.57

VISA CARD - PD CAR MOUNT/CAR WASH MEMBERSHIP/CHAIR/READER/NAME PLATE/NOTARY/TRAINING/GOGGLES 1,381.92

VISA CARD - PUBLIC WORKS MEAL/PRESCHOOL TOURS/SHIPPING 405.01

VISA CARD - TRAVEL CARD 1 ZOHO/ZOOM 167.99

WICKEY, SARA DEPOSIT REFUND 100.00

WILLIAMS & COMPANY ACCOUNTING SERVICES 23,315.00

WOODBURY CO SOLID WASTE AGNCY RENTAL RELEASE FEE 15,263.00

WOODBURY COUNTY TREASURER PROP TAX/505 4TH ST/FUTURE ROAD 2,660.00

ZAMUDIO, LACEY OR YONI ELECTRIC DEPOSIT REFUND 1.22

Total: 287,056.99

Mark Reinders arrived at 5:33 pm.

6. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS:

6.aOpen Public Hearing - Amending Current Budget for Fiscal Year Ending June 2026 Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Shari Zenor Kiple to Open the Public Hearing to Amend the Current Budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June 2026 at 5:34 pm.

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

6.bPublic Hearing

There were no comments or questions received from the public.

6.cClose Public Hearing

Motion by Shari Zenor Kiple, seconded by Mark Reinders to Close the Public Hearing at 5:35 pm.

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

6.dRES 26-12 Amending the Current Budgets for Fiscal Year Ending June 2026

Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Ryan Panowicz to Approve RES 26-12 Amending the Current Budget for Fiscal Year Ending June 2026.

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

6.eRequest for Council Written Consent to Allow Livestock (Chickens) at 2604 Wilde Street 

Aaron Lincoln explained that at the last meeting during Citizens Input we received a request from Kellen Kvidera to have chickens on his property. We provided him some paperwork to fill out for the City Council to consider. Chapter 55 allows chickens if there is written consent from the City Council. He was asked to have his neighbors sign off and give approval. His application provided information on housing, tracking, feeding, etc. Kellen has also provided written approval from the owner of the home that he is renting.

Shari Zenor Kiple asked what kind of feedback he received from his neighbors. Kellen Kvidera said that most of his neighbors were happy with the idea.

Andrea Johnson asked Aaron Lincoln if there are any provisions in the letter if neighbors complain.

Aaron said that it could be put in the letter if desired. He reviewed the current proposed conditions and requirements in the draft letter which included limiting it to 6 chickens and no roosters, providing a property enclosure and fencing, ensuring that the conditions are humane, ensuring that the chickens are not an nuisance to his immediate neighbors, and following local ordinances and zoning regulations.

Ron Hanson asked if there is a privacy fence currently.

Kellen said there is not, but he plans on building one next to the coop.

Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Shari Zenor Kiple to Approve Written Consent to Allow Six Chickens at 2604 Wilde Street.

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

6.fApproval of FY26-27 Transportation Agreement with SRTS

Brian Pearson with Siouxland Regional Transit System (SRTS) explained that in a recent compliance review it was found that they were drawing Federal urban funds, but they are a rural system. They put in place a process to wind down those changes. About 600 trips are done annually in Sergeant Bluff which equates to about $2,500 dollars that the City is paying through the copay of $3. This contract will approve paratransit rides only which is $3.60/per trip for the City to cover riders. There are 13 riders that are affected by this change.

Paratransit riders have to submit an application and get approved.

Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Shari Zenor Kiple to Approve FY26-27 Transporta-tion Agreement with SRTS.

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

7. ORDINANCE(S):

7.aDiscussion of Chapter 155 Sign Ordinance Update

Aaron Lincoln said that this ordinance has been reviewed and recommended by the Planning & Zoning Commission. He said that off-premises signs and billboards are currently allowed in the community, this ordinance would prohibit those, he is seeking Council input prior to placing as a first reading.

Shari Zenor Kiple asked where they are allowed.

Aaron said they're allowed in certain zones such as along highways and light manufacturing zones, this ordinance update would prohibit them.

Andrea Johnson said that there may be some signs that might be necessary that fall into that category.

Ron Hanson asked about the museum sign.

Aaron said it would be prohibited in the future, but existing ones could be allowed as a non-conforming sign.

Kirk Moriarty asked about the temporary vinyl signs on S. Lewis Blvd. Aaron said those are not needed anymore and could be removed.

7.bORD. 772 Amending Provisions Pertaining to Electric Services Rates With and Without Load Management (First Reading)

Jason Kvidera explained that when we were going through budget meetings, it was discussed that we needed to raise electric rates 10% in order to cover our costs of operations and projects.

Motion by Mark Reinders seconded by Kirk Moriarty to Approve ORD. 772 Amending Provisions Pertaining to Electric Service Rates With and Without Load Management (First Reading).

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

7.cORD. 773 Amending Water Rates for Service and Bulk Water Sales (First Reading) 

Jason Kvidera said that we're going to have the new SRF loans on C Street and the West Ridge Road expansion. Our financial advisor recommended that we increase our water rates by 4% over the next three years.

Motion by Kirk Moriarty, seconded by Shari Zenor Kiple to Approve ORD. 773 Amending Water Rates for Service and Bulk Water Sales (First Reading).

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

8. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:

Aaron Lincoln said that we hope to bring the Warrior Snow lease, the Harman project agreement, and the EV scooters ordinance to the next reading. Sioux City approved a 27% increase on sanitary sewer rates effective in November.

9.ADJOURNMENT:

Motion by Kirk Moriarty, seconded by Ryan Panowicz to Adjourn at 6:01 pm. Mo-tion Carried. [Unanimous]

Mayor/Mayor Pro-Tem

Attest:

Danny Christoffers, City Clerk