City of Sergeant Bluff, IA
SERGEANT BLUFF, IOWA
City Council Minutes
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Council Chambers
501 4th Street;
Sergeant Bluff, IA
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 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
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:
Motion by Kirk Moriarty, seconded by Ryan Panowicz to Approve the Agenda. Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
3.aApprove the minutes of the November 25, 2025 Regular Meeting
Motion by Mark Reinders, seconded by Ron Hanson to Approve the minutes of the November 25, 2025 Regular Meeting.
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
4. CITIZEN'S INPUT:
There was no citizen input.
5. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
5.aLiquor License Renewal: Pub 52
5.bLiquor License Renewal: Blue Tequila
5.cBills: Check numbers 92679 to 92748 in the amount of $240,763.44 and ACH Transactions in the amount of $24,273.43
Jon Winkel explained that Consent Agenda Item 5.b will be handled separately.
Motion by Kirk Moriarty, seconded by Ryan Panowicz to Approve Consent Agenda Items:
5.a) Liquor License Renewal: Pub 52
5.c) Bills: Check numbers 92679 to 92748 in the amount of $240,763.44 and ACH Transactions in the amount of $24,273.43.
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
Name Description Amount
ABT MAILCOM CUSTOMER NOTICES/DEC 25 BILLING 3,290.87
AMERICAN UNDERGROUND SUPPLY SUPPLIES 75.00
ANALYTICAL & CONSULTING SERVICES SAMPLE ANALYSIS 210.00
AT&T MOBILITY EMERGENCY LINE PHONES 545.39
BACH, JEREMY SAFETY BOOTS REIMBURSEMENT 132.42
BARCON INC KIWANIS PARK PAY ESTIMATE #2/#3 FINAL 13,618.75
BLUE LAKE WEBSITES ERROR FIXES 260.00
CARRIER CONTAINTER COMPANY SOLID WASTE 23,224.00
CASELLE LLC SEMI-ANNUAL SERVICE CONTRACT 1/1/26/6/30/26 8,748.96
CERTIFIED TESTING SERVICES INC TESTING FEES 933.50
CHESTERMAN COMPANY INSPECTIONS WATER 10.00
CHESTERMAN COMPANY DRINKING WATER EXPENSE 9.00
CINTAS SUPPLIES 97.72
COFFEE KING COFFEE SUPPLIES 90.46
CULLIGAN RENTAL FEE AND SALT DELIVERY 93.75
DAKOTA SUPPLY GROUP BONNET REPAIR KIT/STEM ASSEMBLY 945.27
DALCOURT, MARTIN LIBRARY PROGRAMMING 50.00
DALE COOPER LLC SLIDE REPAIRS 7,880.50
DAY'S DOOR COMPANY FIRE DEPT 120.00
DINGES FIRE COMPANY LOCKWOOD HOOK/SHIPPING FEES 273.07
EARL MAY SEED & NURSERY TREES 3,719.92
FELD FIRE FIRE DEPT. SUPPLIES 927.22
GENERAL TRAFFIC CONTROLS INC ANNUAL MAINTENANCE RENEWAL 10,500.00
GILL HAULING INC SOLID WASTE 9,098.76
HAWES, CAROL ROOM DEPOSIT REFUND 100.00
HAWKEYE RIFLE AND PISTOL CLUB INC MEMBERSHIP DUES-ROSENDAHL 175.00
IOWA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY TRAINING 250.00
IOWA ONE CALL LOCATES 112.00
IOWA UTILITIES COMMISSION INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE PLAN 3,033.70
IPCA MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL 125.00
JACKS UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT CLOTHING ALLOWANCE-HUOT 39.95
JOHNSTON AUTOSTORE BATTERIES/FILTERS/REPAIR 2,620.50
KOTZ, STEFFANI CLOTHING ALLOWANCE REIMBURSEMENT 69.52
KWIK TRIP INC PD FUEL 1,396.71
LINDBLOM SERVICES INC PORTABLE TOILETS 160.00
LONG LINES LLC TELECOMMUNICATION EXPENSE 1,778.73
LOWE'S BUILDING EXPENSE/DOG FOUNTAIN/SAFETY EQUIPMENT 609.62
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY NOV 2025 GAS UTILITY 1,714.04
MIDSTEP SERVICES OCT 25 JANITORIAL SERVICE 710.00
MIDWEST ALARM ALARM MONITORING/REC CENTER 83.81
PIONEER AUTO 2016 FORD/2020 FORD 4,470.29
POMP'S TIRE SERVICE ATV/SILVERADO 93.47
POWERPLAN PARTS 84.62
QUICK LANE TIRE & AUTO CENTER 2020 FORD 3,653.54
RIVERSIDE TECHNOLOGIES INC NETWORK SUPPORT/DEC 2025/SERVER/VEEM 3,951.91
ROSENBAUER SOUTH DAKOTA LLC FILL HOSE 195.63
SERGEANT BLUFF ADVOCATE BACK PAGE/LEGALS 3,765.08
SGT BLUFF COMM DEVELOP CORP FY 26 FUNDS-PURCHASE AGREEMENT 20,000.00
SERGEANT BLUFF FOOD PANTRY JAN 26 FOOD PANTRY EXPENSE 800.00
SEXTON OIL COMPANY BULK FUEL 18,086.40
SIOUX CITY WINNELSON SUPPLIES 730.80
SIOUXLAND CONCRETE COMPANY CONCRETE 310.96
STAPLES BUSINESS ACCOUNT OFFICE SUPPLIES 83.98
STATE CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS WASTEWATER PROGRAM 506.60
STEVE HARRIS CONSTRUCTION INC 1ST STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJ PE#7 67,699.33
STRYKER SALES CORPORATION AED PADS 113.25
VEENSTRA & KIMM INC 1ST STREET PROJECT EAST/ECONOMIC DEVEL 7,405.00
VESTIS MATS/LINENS 71.26
VISA CARD - CITY ADMIN CAT MEAL/JOURNAL SUBSCRIPTION 74.06
VISA CARD - FINANCE ELECTRIC SUPPLIES/WORKSHOP 165.25
VISA CARD - FIRE DEPT BROOM HANDLE/BUILDING SUPLIES/TRAINING/VEHICLES 577.67
VISA CARD - LIBRARY BOOKS/DVDS/GOOGLE/SUPPLIES 1,140.29
VISA CARD - PARKS & REC ADVERTISING/HALLOWEEN/OFFICE SUPP/VOLUNTEER MEAL 622.88
VISA CARD - PD CAR WASH MEMBERSHIP/CHARGER/MEAL/OFFICE SUPPLIES 373.03
VISA CARD - PUBLIC WORKS OFFICE SUPPLIES/SUPPLIES/TIRE 311.90
VISA CARD - TRAVEL CARD 1 INSPECTIONS MEMBERSHIP/SUPPLIES/ZOHO/ZOOM 1,417.88
VISA CARD - TRAVEL CARD 2 FIRE DRINKS/OFFICE SUPPLIES/TRAINING/WATER DEPT 271.78
WESCO RECEIVABLES CORP ELECTRIC UPGRADES 3,858.00
ZIEGLER INC ENGINE 5 DOT INSPECTION/REPAIRS 1,125.24
ZIMCO SUPPLY CO ICE MELT 970.20
Total: 240,763.44
Jon explained that fire code issues needing correction came up in the most recent fire inspection.
Aaron Lincoln explained that the Fire Chief met with the owner today, and the items are being scheduled to be addressed.
Motion by Kirk Moriarty, seconded by Ryan Panowicz to table the Liquor License Renewal for Blue Tequila to the meeting of December 16th.
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
6. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS:
6.aAppoint Jon Winkel to Planning & Zoning Commission Position #6 (Position Term Ends: 1/31/31) effective 1/1/26
Ron Hanson explained that Jon Winkel needs to maintain an elected or appointed position with the City to remain Chairman of the SIMPCO Board. By putting Jon on the P&Z he can also assist with his background in economic development. He believes Jon would be a good fit for the P&Z and it helps out SIMPCO which has had some members leave the board recently.
Aaron Lincoln said that it's important to retain representation from Sergeant Bluff on the board.
There was discussion about the activities and importance of the SIMPCO organization.
Motion by Kirk Moriarty, seconded by Ryan Panowicz to Appoint Jon Winkel to the Planning & Zoning Commission Position #6 (Position Term Ends: 1/31/31) effective 1/1/26. Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
6.bAppoint Jon Winkel as the City of Sergeant Bluff's Representative to SIMPCO effective 1/1/26
Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Ryan Panowicz to Appoint Jon Winkel as a representative to the SIMPCO Board effective 1/1/26.
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
6.cRenew Energy Efficiency Program for 2026
Danny Christoffers explained that this program allows residents to get rebates for various appliances that meet certain energy efficiency thresholds. He asked that the City Council renew the program for another year.
There was discussion regarding the types of appliances that qualify and the application process for receiving the rebate.
Motion by Mark Reinders, seconded by Kirk Moriarty to Renew Energy Efficiency Program for 2026.
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
6.dDiscussion and Direction regarding the 28E Agreement for a Fire Science Academy with Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community School District
Aaron Lincoln discussed the items that the School District reviewed and additional changes made by City staff.
Items discussed included:
- How the agreement could be terminated.
- The entities will get together annually to review items that need to be addressed.
- The need for any large equipment for the academy program being paid for by the SB-L School District.
- Insurance & liability coverage similar o the SRO agreement.
- How reimbursement to the City will occur.
Motion by Kirk Moriarty, seconded by Ryan Panowicz to support the overall direction of the agreement and direct staff to finalize the agreement with the Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community School District and return it to the City Council for final approval.
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
7. RESOLUTION(S):
7.aRES 25-51 Change the Date for the December 23, 2025 Regular Council Meeting to December 16, 2025
The Mayor and City Council discussed the possibility of modifying the time of the meeting to 5:00 pm in addition to changing the date to December 16th.
Motion by Ryan Panowicz, seconded by Mark Reinders to Approve RES 25-51 Change the Date for the December 23, 2025 Regular Council Meeting to December 16, 2025 with an amendment to change the time of the meeting to 5:00 pm.
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
8. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
Aaron Lincoln said that we should be getting some change orders for the final construction on 1st Street, all the work has been done but DOT will be helping us through the rest of the process. He had a meeting with the SRF regarding C Street and West Ridge Road. The 220th Street water main project is substantially complete, so final approvals and payments are forthcoming. He was able to attend Officer Joe Erickson's graduation. There was an inspection on our small water tank up on the hill, staff will meet to discuss some work that may need to be done. The Wastewater Plant Design Advisory Committee has a meeting on Thursday where the 60% cost estimate will be presented. The Safe Routes to School Committee will meet on Monday.
9. COUNCIL MEMBER'S REPORTS & COMMENTS:
Kirk Moriarty commended city workers for their job of clearing the snow. It's tough when it falls on weekends and holidays. He wanted to remind everyone to remain safe on the roads with the inclement weather.
Ryan Panowicz said that city did a pretty good job getting the main streets cleared of snow, the residential streets lag behind as they do in every city. He wanted to remind residents to scoop their sidewalks.
Aaron Lincoln said that the snow removal was tough because we were short staffed. He encouraged people to contact the Public Works Department when they see something that they are concerned about. Mark Reinders said they did a good job, but he did take into consideration some comments made about the snow being pushed onto sidewalks.
Aaron said that if that occurs, let the Public Works Department know and they will come out and make it right. They care about the community.
Mark Reinders asked about the enforcement of cars being on the road during the snow emergency? Jereme Muller said that they wrote 30+ parking tickets, after that he conferred with the Public Works Department and used various criteria regarding which cars need to be addressed.
Ron Hanson expressed concern that a snow removal was not officially declared for the snow emergency.
There was discussion about ways we can notify the community of the snow emergency.
Aaron said that there is an area on Golden Drive that with the snow storm emergency vehicles could not get through, it will need No Parking signs on part of the road, a recommendation from staff will be coming soon.
Andrea Johnson asked people to be kind when moving snow on their property, don't put it on someone else's property if you can avoid it. This includes the City's right-of-way.
10. MAYOR'S REPORT:
Jon Winkel encourage everyone to be safe with all the slick spots on the road. Be careful. On the positive side he hasn't seen a lot of scooters on the road.
11. ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Kirk Moriarty, seconded by Ryan Panowicz to Adjourn at 6:17 pm. Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
Mayor/Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest:
Danny Christoffers, City Clerk
Published in the Sergeant Bluff Advocate weekly newspaper, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. The SB-Advocate is the Official Newspaper for the City of Sergeant Bluff and is an Official Woodbury County newspaper. (PN#121825-00289A/B)
