City of Sergeant Bluff, IA
SERGEANT BLUFF, IOWA
City Council Minutes
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Council Chambers
501 4th Street;
Sergeant Bluff, IA
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
Shari Zenor Kiple Council Member
Present
Kirk Moriarty Council Member
Present
Ryan Panowicz Council Member
Absent
Mark Reinders Council Member
Present
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 with an amended
Discussion/Action Items section which will re-order some of the items as follows:
6.b)ORD 777 An Ordinance Deleting Property from the Tax Increment Financing District for the Consolidated Sergeant Bluff Urban Renewal Area of the City of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, Pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa (First Reading)
6.c)Potential Council Action to Waive the 2nd and 3rd Readings of ORD 777 An Ordinance Deleting Property from the Tax Increment Financing District for the Consolidated Sergeant Bluff Urban Renewal Area of the City of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, Pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa
6.d)Approval of Pay Estimate #2 to Builders Electric for the 2026 Electric Distribution Improvements Project in the Amount of $54,416.62
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
3.aApprove the minutes of the September 22, 2026 Regular Meeting
Motion by Kirk Moriarty, seconded by Andrea Johnson to Approve the minutes of the September 22, 2026 Regular Meeting.
Motion Carried.
Reinders abstained due to being absent at the meeting being approved.
4. CITIZEN'S INPUT:
There was no citizen input.
5. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
5.aTax Abatement Application: 502 Jace Road
5.bTax Abatement Application: 613 Jamie Lane
5.cBills: Check numbers 94328 to 94408 and ACH transactions 90000072 to 90000101 in the total amount of $269,960.17
Motion by Shari Zenor Kiple, seconded by Kirk Moriarty to Approve Consent Agenda Items:
5.a)Tax Abatement Application: 502 Jace Road
5.b)Tax Abatement Application: 613 Jamie Lane
5.c)Bills: Check numbers 94328 to 94408 and ACH transactions 90000072 to 90000101 in the total amount of $269,960.17
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
Name Description Amount
3E ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES/OCT BILL & MAILING/LEAD SERVICE 795.01
ABT MAILCOM COMM CON NOTICES 4,552.68
ACE ENGINE AND PARTS AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIES 22.38
ADVANCED ELECTRONIC DESIGN INC DOCKING STATION 628.35
AT&T MOBILITY EMERGENCY LINE PHONES/NEW CAR CRADLE 1,312.87
BATTERIES PLUS 12 V BATTERIES/BACK UP 296.61
BENTSON PEST MANAGEMENT PEST CONTROL/WATER PLANT 55.00
BOWEN, STEPHANIE ROOM DEPOSIT REFUND 100.00
C&C LAWNCARE INC LAWN CARE 80.00
CARRIER CONTAINER COMPANY SOLID WASTE 23,728.00
CERTIFIED TESTING SERVICES INC C STREET/WEST RIDGE ROAD 5,630.00
CHESTERMAN COMPANY INSPECTIONS WATER 10.00
CHESTERMAN COMPANY DRINKING WATER EXPENSE 9.00
CINTAS SUPPLIES 86.37
CITY OF SIOUX CITY FY27 NETMOTION RENEWAL/VM WARE UPGRADE 654.70
CITY OF SIOUX CITY UTILITIES 6/29/26-10/03/26 STORM WATER MGMT/SEPT 26 SEWER 37,808.51
CJC-CJ COOPER & ASSOCIATES DRUG SCREEN EXPENSE 55.00
COLONIAL RESEARCH SAFETY EQUIPMENT 619.12
CONWAY SHIELD SHIELDS 132.00
CRAIG-HANSEN, JESSE MEAL REIMBURSEMENT 17.51
CULLIGAN RENTAL FEE AND SALT DELIVERY 109.50
DAKOTA SUPPLY GROUP REPAIR SLEEVE/SPLASH PAD 2,296.87
DGR ELECTRIC UPGRADES 1,326.06
EARL MAY SEED & NURSERY TREES FOR TREES PLEASE GRANT 3,874.84
EMC INSURANCE COMPANIES INSURANCE/HISTORICAL SOC 2,540.00
FAREWAY CLEANING SUPPLIES 19.98
FELD FIRE FIRE DEPT. SUPPLIES 1,093.13
FIRE CAT LLC HOSE TESTING 5,161.20
FLOYD RIVER MATERIALS INC FILL SAND/RIVER ROCK 350.36
FREMONT TIRE INC TRAILER TIRE 109.33
FULLER, JESSICA ELECTRIC DEPOSIT REFUND 15.92
GILL HAULING INC SOLID WASTE 10,431.96
GRAFFIX INC GOLF CART STICKERS 30.00
HACH COMPANY CHEMICALS 927.42
HEIDMAN LAW FIRM LEGAL EXPENSE 607.20
HEIMAN FIRE EQUIPMENT HOSEBED COVER 1,365.18
HESSE, DAWN ELECTRIC DEPOSIT REFUND 90.52
HYDRAULIC SALES AND SERVICE CO 2-WIRE HOSE 29.59
IEDA 11/1/2026 LOAN PAYMENT 4,343.68
IA ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPAL UTILITI APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM/VOGT 250.00
IA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOUR 2027 ANNUAL WATER USE FEE 120.00
IOWA ONE CALL LOCATES 45.90
IOWA PRISON INDUSTRIES SIGNS 130.20
JACKS UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT CLOTHING ALLOWANCE 130.45
JOHNSTON AUTOSTORE - 92548 AIR FILTERS/VEHICLE REPAIR/WIX FILTER 440.70
K.P. CONSTRUCTION INC REC CENTER PARKING LOT 26,700.00
KIERTZNER, KAREENA ROOM DEPOSIT REFUND 100.00
KWIK TRIP INC FUEL/SUPPLIES/TRAINING 2,260.43
LINDBLOM SERVICES INC PORTABLE TOILETS 800.00
LITTLE RED EMBROIDERY CO CLOTHING ALLOWANCE 76.50
LONG LINES LLC TELECOMMUNICATION EXPENSE 2,138.94
LOWE'S BUILDING EXPENSE/REPAIRS/STORM WATER 222.70
MENARDS-SIOUX CITY BUILDING SUPPLIES 99.90
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY SEPT 2026 GAS UTILITY 836.28
MIDSTEP SERVICES JUNE/JULY 26 SERVICES 2,090.00
MIDWEST ALARM ALARM MONITORING/INSPECTIONS OFFICE 151.80
MOTION PICTURE LICENSING CORP 2027 LICENSE 1,001.30
MPIRE HEATING & COOLING LLC SERVICE CONTRACT 5,972.81
ONE OFFICE SOLUTION - B97 LABELS 60.00
PER MAR SECURITY SERVICES ALARM MONITORING 765.21
PEREZ, JOHANNA JERSEY REFUND 25.00
PIONEER AUTO 2005 FREIGHTLINER/2010 EXPLORER/2016/2018 FORD F150 2,092.76
PIPER SANDLER & CO FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES 19,696.40
PYE-BARKER FIRE & SAFETY FIRE EXTINGUISHER INSPECTION/PRESSURE TEXTING/LENS WIPES
2,652.00
QUALITY TELECOMMUNICATIONS PHONE LEASE 275.00
RIVERSIDE TECHNOLOGIES INC NETWORK SUPPORT/OCT 2026/SERVER AGREEMENT/VEEM/SWITCH 5,147.13
SE MUNICIPAL IOWA LLC SEPT 2026 SOLAR 554.93
SERGEANT BLUFF ADVOCATE BACK PAGE/LEGALS 2,533.40
SERGEANT BLUFF FOOD PANTRY NOVEMBER 2026 FOOD PANTRY EXPENSE 800.00
SIOUXLAND LOCK & KEY KEYS/WATER TREATMENT DOOR 203.50
SPORTSENGINE INC SITEBUILDER 79.00
STAN HOUSTON EQUIPMENT CO INC ALUM COUPLING/JUMPER PACKER/RESPIRATOR 242.95
STAPLES BUSINESS ACCOUNT OFFICE SUPPLIES 99.84
STAR TREE SERVICE INC STUMP REMOVAL 365.00
STATE CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS WASTEWATER PROGRAM 529.42
STRYKER SALES CORPORATION AED MAINTENANCE 6,165.05
SWEARINGEN, RYAN MEAL REIMBURSEMENT 15.40
THE SIGN SHOP DOOR LOGOS 110.00
THOMPSON SOLUTIONS GROUP SEMI-ANNUAL INSPECTION-REC CENTER 400.00
UTILITY EQUIPMENT COMPANY CLAMP/SPLASH PAD/SUPPLIES/WATER MAIN BREAK 4,308.72
VAN METER INDUSTRIAL INC DUCT SEAL/POOL REPAIRS/WATER PLANT 595.62
VEENSTRA & KIMM INC URBAN RENEWAL 1,021.50
VESTIS MATS/LINENS 554.46
VISA CARD - CITY ADMIN ADVERTISING/AUTODESK/MEALS 869.64
VISA CARD - FINANCE HOLE SAW/MEAL/TIRES/WATER LEAK/WINDOW SUPPLIES 313.32
VISA CARD - FIRE DEPT RESCUE SUPPLIES/TABLET HOLDER/TRAINING 735.94
VISA CARD - LIBRARY BOOK/CANVA/DVD/GOOGLE/OFFICE SUPPLIES/MATERIALS 1,094.69
VISA CARD - PARKS & REC MARKING PAINT/PICKLEBALLS 294.15
VISA CARD - PD BUILDING SUPP/CAR WASH MEMBERSHIP/
CLOTHING ALLOW/OFFICE SUPPLIES/SWAB KITS 466.80
VISA CARD - PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING SUPPLIES/MEAL/SHOP SUPPLIES/TRAINING/WATER PLANT 2,446.19
VISA CARD - TRAVEL CARD 1 INSPECTIONS BUILDING SUPPLIES/
TRAINING/LADDER/GRANT/ZOHO/ZOOM 2,134.45
VISA CARD - TRAVEL CARD 2 SUBSCRIPTION/TRAINING 349.88
VOGEL TRAFFIC SERVICES PAVEMENT MARKINGS 9,932.86
WATTERSON, LIZ ROOM DEPOSIT REFUND 75.00
WESCO RECEIVABLES CORP ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES 14,084.50
WESTERN AREA POWER ADMIN SEPT 2026 POWER PURCHASED 20,093.00
WOODBURY CO SOLID WASTE AGENCY RENTAL RELEASE FEE 2027 11,447.25
ZIEGLER INC TOWER 64 REPAIRS 1,156.45
ZIMCO SUPPLY CO ELITE MIX 290.00
TOTAL: 269,960.17
6. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS:
6.aPresentation of Eagle Scout Project for Free Frisbee Dispenser for the Frisbee Golf Course and Potential Approval by City Council
Cooper Lindberg, member of Eagle Scouts Troop 221, appeared before the City Council. His project to provide a free frisbee dispenser. This would be placed at Pole 1 of the Frisbee Golf Course. It would be made out of wood and would have frisbees inside of it and people could take one out and return it. People could also donate their old ones to restock it.
Andrea Johnson asked when he would be able to complete it. Cooper said his goal is the end of the fall.
Shari Zenor Kiple asked where the idea came from. Cooper said that his father loves frisbee golf.
Mark Reinders asked if he will be stocking it.
Cooper said he will stock it initially but he hopes people from the community will stock it with their own frisbees.
Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Shari Zenor Kiple to Approve the Eagle Scout Project for a Free Frisbee Dispenser for the Frisbee Golf Course.
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
6.bORD 777 An Ordinance Deleting Property from the Tax Increment Financing District for the Consolidated Sergeant Bluff Urban Renewal Area of the City of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, Pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa (First Reading)
Jason Kvidera explained that there is a 20-year limit on the TIF abatement at Dogwood that can be offered to businesses. The TIF can be removed and reinstated to restart the 20-year limit. The goal is to help get development and provide property tax dollars to the City.
Motion by Kirk Moriarty, seconded by Mark Reidners to Approve ORD 777 An Ordinance Deleting Property from the Tax Increment Financing District for the Consolidated Sergeant Bluff Urban Renewal Area of the City of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, Pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa (First Reading).
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
6.cPotential Council Action to Waive the 2nd and 3rd Readings of ORD 777 An Ordinance Deleting Property from the Tax Increment Financing District for the Consolidated Sergeant Bluff Urban Renewal Area of the City of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, Pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa
Ron Hanson referenced a letter to the City Council from legal counsel, who prepared the TIF ordinances, which encourages the City Council to waive readings to ensure that the ordinances can be effective before January 1, 2027.
Jason Kvidera said that the request to waive readings is to meet the timeline to be effective before January and to maximize the taxable dollars that the builders can get and so that we have the necessary tax dollars to get projects done down there such as getting our water mains installed.
Andrea Johnson said that she does not like enjoy waiving readings but provided reason is a valid one.
Shari Zenor Kiple agreed.
Motion by Kirk Moriarty, seconded by Andrea Johnson to Waive the 2nd and 3rd Readings of ORD 777 An Ordinance Deleting Property from the Tax Increment Financing District for the Consolidated Sergeant Bluff Urban Renewal Area of the City of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, Pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa.
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
6.dApproval of Pay Estimate #2 to Builders Electric for the 2026 Electric Distribution Improvements Project in the Amount of $54,416.62
Jason Kvidera said that Builders Electric is the group we hired to come down and do four projects, this will be the second pay estimate. They are moving along very well. Today they set the cabinet down by the solar field and the Rec Complex to power the water plant and solar field. They have set cabinets on Warrior Road. Another is at the First Street crossing. They've been good to worth with.
Motion by Mark Reinders, seconded by Kirk Moriarty to Approve Pay Estimate #2 to Builders Electric for the 2026 Electric Distribution Improvements Project in the Amount of
$54,416.62.
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
6.eRES 26-23 Resolution Setting Date for Public Hearing on Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the Consolidated Sergeant Bluff Urban Renewal Area
Jason Kvidera said that the ordinance that was just approved pulls out the Dogwood TIF area, this resolution sets a date for the ordinance to put it back in.
Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Shari Zenor Kiple to Approve RES 26-23 Resolution Setting Date for Public Hearing on Urban Renewal Plan Amendment for the Consolidated Sergeant Bluff Urban Renewal Area and set the date for November 10, 2026. Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
6.fRES 26-24 Resolution Setting Date for Public Hearing on Designation of the Expanded 1st Street Corridor Urban Renewal Area and on Urban Renewal Plan Amendment
Jason Kvidera said the goal is extend the1st Street Corridor further down Highway 75 to incorporate the H&R building and the eye clinic.
Andrea Johnson asked if it will overlap?
Jason Kvidera explained that it will. Regarding the old MCI Building, when the taxes are brought in, anything extra that they have can go to anywhere else in that same area. For example, if they're 90% for 3 years, there would be 10% available to use at another location. There are a lot of projects in that area that we're going to use the money for.
Mark Reinders asked if it would extend their timeline? Jason said that it will not.
Motion by Shari Zenor Kiple, seconded by Mark Reinders to Approve RES 26-24 Resolution Setting Date for Public Hearing on Designation of the Expanded 1st Street Corridor Urban Renewal Area and on Urban Renewal Plan Amendment and set the date to November 10, 2026.
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
7. COUNCIL MEMBER'S COMMENTS:
Andrea Johnson congratulated Aaron Johnson on getting his certified electrical inspector license. Big Bash is this upcoming Saturday, they are still looking for donations/tickets/tables. Tickets are $50/piece or $350 for a table. Call the School Foundation to get those.
Mark Reinders suggested that we recognize our volunteers at CommCon.
There was discussion about different ways volunteers could be recognized more in the future and the difficulty of getting volunteers.
Shari Zenor Kiple thanked the Siouxland Chamber for the dinner that they put on.
8. MAYOR'S COMMENTS:
Ron Hanson said that he has a special guest from the Miracle League of Sioux City to sing the National Anthem at CommCon.
9. ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Kirk Moriarty, seconded by Shari Zenor Kiple to Adjourn at 5:54pm. Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
Mayor/Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest:
Danny Christoffers, City Clerk
Published in the Sergeant Bluff Advocate weekly newspaper, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. The SB-Advocate is the Official Newspaper for the City of Sergeant Bluff and is an Official Woodbury County newspaper. (PN#102226-00529A/B)
