City of Sergeant Bluff, IA
SERGEANT BLUFF, IOWA
City Council Minutes
Tuesday, June 10, 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 May 27, 2025 Regular Meeting
3.bApprove the minutes of the June 2, 2025 Special Meeting
Motion by Ryan Panowicz, seconded by Kirk Moriarty to Approve the minutes of the May 27, 2025 Regular Meeting and the June 2, 2025 Special Meeting.
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
4. CITIZEN'S INPUT:
Don Welte, 2014 Roundtable Road, explained that he received a letter about being required to mow an area near the trail. He is concerned about the safety of mowing the slope due as his mower can't be safely used on the slope. He discussed alternatives and other changes that should be made to make it feasible.
Jon Winkel stated that they have received responses from other people who received the letter, we're aware there is an issue, staff has been discussing it.
Jason Kvidera said that the City intends to mow it somehow, but Don will need to mow the flat part.
5. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
5.aSpecial Event Permit Application - Eddie's Pioneer Valley Days Street Dance
Motion by Mark Reinders, seconded by Ron Hanson to Approve the Consent Agenda Items.
Ron Hanson expressed that he attended Eddie's Pioneer Valley Days Street Dance last year, the first band was great but the second band had excessive profanity.
There was discussion about complaints that were heard as a result and what was heard in old town.
Mark Reinders and Ron Hanson withdrew their motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion by Kirk Moriarty, seconded by Mark Reinders Approve the Special Permit Application for Eddie's Pioneer Valley Days with the exception that if there is a repeat of 2024 where there was profanity in the music, we authorize Sergeant Bluff Police to close it down.
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
Ryan Panowicz expressed some concern about the potential for a slippery slope.
5.bBills: Check numbers 91510 to 91615 in the amount of $309,377.74
Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Ron Hanson to Approve Bills: Check numbers 91510 to 91615 in the amount of $309,377.74.
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
Name Description Amount
3E ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES 11.30
ABT MAILCOM CUSTOMER NOTICES/JUNE 25 BILLS 2,908.54
APPEARA CLEAN LINENS/MATS 340.57
AT&T MOBILITY EMERGENCY LINE PHONES 902.93
BATTERIES PLUS BATTERIES 76.75
BIERSCHBACH EQUIPMENT 1ST STREET LIGHTING 623.00
C&C LAWNCARE INC LAWN CARE 175.00
CARRICO AQUATIC RESOURCES SUMMER WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT 3 OF 4 2,862.50
CARRIER CONTAINTER COMPANY SOLID WASTE 23,432.50
CHESTERMAN CO COMMUNITY CENTER POP SUP 215.40
CHESTERMAN CO INSPECTIONS WATER 10.00
CIRCLE S BLUFF STOP FD FUEL 80.35
CITY OF SIOUX CITY UTILITIES MAY 2025 SEWER USAGE 46,079.90
COFFEE KING COFFEE 79.75
CONWAY SHIELD TURNOUT GEAR 2,636.00
CULLIGAN RENTAL FEE AND SALT DELIVERY 45.00
CW SUTER SERVICES SEMIANNUAL SERVICE AGREEMENT(JUN-MAY) 3,295.00
DAKOTA SUPPLY GROUP HYDRANT REPAIR/VANDENBERG 1,252.77
DANKO EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT CO BUILDING SUPPLIES 529.44
DAY'S DOOR COMPANY DOOR REPAIR 138.00
DIAMOND VOGEL PAINT CENTER BLACK PAINT/POOL 413.32
DINGES FIRE COMPANY GLOVES/HELMETS/LOCKWOOD HOOK 1,741.90
EAKES OFFICE SOLUTIONS JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 24.92
ESO SOLUTIONS INC FIRE DEPARTMENT SOFTWARE REPORTING 3,022.59
FAREWAY MEETING SUPPLIES/POOL SUPPLIES/WATER 57.35
FASTENAL MINOR EQUIPMENT 109.32
FRONTLINE WARNING SYSTEMS DOGWOOD SIREN REPAIRS 21,950.78
GAUL, ANTHONY CELL PHONE STIPEND 150.00
GCC ALLIANCE CONCRETE CO. 1ST STREET LIGHT BASES 635.00
GILL HAULING INC SOLID WASTE 10,075.65
GRAFFIX INC SCREENPRINTING/SHIRTS 961.95
GROVES EMERGENCY LIGHTING INSTl ANTENNAS 413.00
HACH COMPANY CHEMICALS 844.37
HAWKINS WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS 838.71
HEIMAN FIRE EQUIPMENT GLOVES 152.96
HOXSIE, DAN DEPOSIT REFUND 100.00
INTERSTATE BATTERIES BATTERIES 34.20
IOWA ONE CALL LOCATES 146.70
JACKS UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT CLOTHING ALLOWANCE 563.35
K.P. CONSTRUCTION INC CONCRETE WORK 45,365.00
LADDER COMPANY LEATHER LLC RADIO STRAPS 2,247.26
LAUTERS, DEAN CELL PHONE STIPEND 150.00
LINDBLOM SERVICES INC PORTABLE TOILETS 640.00
LOWE'S BUILDING REPAIR/CONCESSION STAND/POOL/SHOP/STREET LIGHTS 174.69
MACQUEEN EQUIPMENT INC BOOTS/HELMETS 3,763.00
MERCYONE SIOUXLAND OCCUP HEALTH NEW HIRE PHYSICAL 191.00
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY MAY 2025 GAS UTILITY 1,471.69
MIDWEST ALARM ALARM MONITORING/REC CENTER 80.20
MOORE CORBETT TRUST ACCOUNT ROW PURCHASE-ALEXANDER GRAND PROPERTIES LLC 33,037.00
NOLEN, HALEY DEPOSIT REFUND 100.00
NORTHWEST IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES 2025/26 MEMBERSHIP DUES 50.00
POMP'S TIRE SERVICE EQUIPMENT/SERVICE/SUPPLIES/TIRE REPAIR 497.81
QUICK LANE TIRE & AUTO CENTER 2020/2022 FORD 146.24
REAMS SPRINKLER SUPPLY SPLASH PAD REPAIRS 315.79
RIVERSIDE TECHNOLOGIES INC NETWORK SUPPORT/JUNE 2025 2,087.20
ROBERTSON IMPLEMENT CO 96 MOWER PARTS" 301.79
SCHOENFELDER, SHERRI DEPOSIT REFUND 100.00
SCHUMACHER ELEVATOR COMPANY ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE 409.86
SERGEANT BLUFF ADVOCATE BACK PAGE/LEGALS/BUSINESS CARDS 3,553.16
SERGEANT BLUFF FIRE DEPARTMENT 2024/25 FEES FOR SERVICE 30,000.00
SERGEANT BLUFF FOOD PANTRY JULY 2025 FOOD PANTRY EXPENSE 800.00
SEXTON OIL COMPANY BULK FUEL 17,402.03
SIOUXLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES 411.00
SPEE DEE DELIVERY SERVICE SHIPPING CHARGES 105.91
SPORTSENGINE INC SITEBUILDER 79.00
STAN HOUSTON EQUIPMENT CO INC ABATEMENT/AIR FILTER/GLOVES 834.37
STAPLES BUSINESS ACCOUNT OFFICE SUPPLIES 30.45
STATE CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS WASTEWATER PROGRAM 506.60
STATE HYGIENIC LABORATORY-AR LAB FEES 21.00
STOKES ELECTRIC INC LED LIGHTS 1,695.00
STRYKER SALES CORPORATION AED PADS 82.50
SWANGER, DEWONE DEPOSIT REFUND 100.00
TARGETSOLUTIONS LEARNING LLC TARGET SOLUTIONS 5,752.44
UTILITY EQUIPMENT COMPANY RUBBER METER GASKET 85.00
VAN METER INDUSTRIAL INC POLICE STATION REPAIRS/WATER PLANT 150.62
VEENSTRA & KIMM INC 1ST STREET BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT EAST 4,379.20
VISA CARD - CITY ADMIN TRAINING FUEL 34.37
VISA CARD - FIRE DEPT EMT REVIEW/OFFICE SUPPLIES/TEST PAPER/TRAINING 695.09
VISA CARD - LIBRARY BOOKS/DVD/SUPPLIES/SUMMER READING 624.28
VISA CARD - PARKS & REC BLDNG SUPP/MUTT MITS/PRIVACY SCRN/SUMMER ADV. CAMP/SWIMSUITS 3,810.03
VISA CARD - PUBLIC WORKS DNR CERTIFICATION/POOL/PRESCHOOL TOURS 230.07
VISA CARD - TRAVEL CARD 1 COMPUTER/DNR CERTIFICATION/SHIPPING/ZOHO/ZOOM 910.32
WESCO RECEIVABLES CORP ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES/FLAGS 885.00
WESTERN AREA POWER ADMIN MAY 2025 POWER PURCHASED 16,861.00
Total: 309,377.74
6. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS:
6.aOpen Public Hearing - Amending Chapters 165B and 165D of the Zoning Code Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Kirk Moriarty to Open the Public Hearing - Amending Chapters 165B and 165D of the Zoning Code at 5:47 pm.
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
6.bPublic Hearing - Amending Chapters 165B and 165D of the Zoning Code
The Planning & Zoning Commission provided a recommendation letter. There were no public comments received.
6.cClose Public Hearing - Amending Chapters 165B and 165D of the Zoning Code
Motion by Mark Reinders, seconded by Ryan Panowicz to Close the Public Hearing at 5:47 pm.
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
6.dOrdinance 764 Amending Chapters 165B and 165D of the Zoning Code (First Reading)
Andrea Johnson asked why these changes were brought up?
Jon Winkel said that we're trying to allow more things in the industrial park, there are potential interested parties. We're also coming up on the time when we are going to have to make a decision on whether we are going to exercise the options we have on the other side of the road [at Dogwood]. We're trying to be proactive, if we can get a few more things it will make it easier for the Sergeant Bluff Community Development Corporation to justify the financial investment to keep us in the development business on the south side of the road.
Andrea asked if there is anyone is interested in building that this will help out?
Jon said it was more of a general overview of all uses. He discussed the types of interest that has been shown for the area.
Jason Kvidera said the goal is make it more inclusive for what is allowed out there [at Dogwood].
Aaron Lincoln explained that we've had a few that passed on the property because they weren't included as use types.
Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Mark Reinders to Approve Ordinance 764 Amending Chapters 165B and 165D of the Zoning Code (First Reading).
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
6.eApprove agreement with Connections Area Agency on Aging
Motion by Kirk Moriarty, seconded by Ron Hanson to Approve the Agreement with Connections Area Agency on Aging.
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
6.fApproval of Pay Estimate #7 to Steve Harris Construction for the Loess Hills Scenic Trail Project (IDOT# TAP-U-6890(611)--8I-97)
Jon Winkel said that we will still have retainage after approving this Pay Estimate. Everything has to be inspected by the IDOT.
Motion by Mark Reinders, seconded by Ryan Panowicz to Approve Pay Estimate #7 to Steve Harris Construction for the Loess Hills Scenic Trail Project (IDOT# TAP-U-6890(611)--8I- 97).
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
7. ORDINANCE(S):
7.aORD 760 Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Sergeant Bluff (Third Reading) Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Ron Hanson to Approve ORD 760 Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Sergeant Bluff (Third Reading).
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
7.bORD 761 Amend Chapter 63 Provisions to Set Special Speed Zones - Old Lakeport (Third Reading)
Jon Winkel thanked the County Engineer's Office for their help and being proactive on the issue.
Motion by Kirk Moriarty, seconded by Mark Reinders to Approve ORD 761 Amend Chapter 63 Provisions to Set Special Speed Zones - Old Lakeport (Third Reading).
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
7.cORD 762 Amending Chapters 15 & 35 of the Code of Ordinances Relating to the Fire Chief, Structure & Organization of the Fire Rescue Department (Third Reading)
Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Ron Hanson 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 (Third Reading).
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
7.dORD 763 Repealing Section 62.10 and Adding a New Chapter 74 to Provide for the Operation of Golf Carts on City Streets (First Reading)
Motion by Kirk Moriarty, seconded by Ron Hanson to Approve ORD 763 Repealing Section
62.10 and Adding a New Chapter 74 to Provide for the Operation of Golf Carts on City Streets (First Reading).
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
7.eORD 765 Amending Chapter 136 Sidewalk Regulations (First Reading)
Andrea Johnson recommended changing 136.08 item six to say "...unless the City Administrator and the Building Official establish..."
Jon Winkel expressed that he'd like to see the sidewalk width be up to 10 feet wide for locations near the trail.
There was extended discussion about changing the width requirements for sidewalks in this first reading.
Andrea proposed changing 136.08 subsection 5(B) to "Business District sidewalks shall extend to the curb. Each section shall be (4) inches thick and a width of between a minimum of five (5) feet and up to ten (10) feet as specified in an approved plan."
Ryan Panowicz asked if there was anything we can do to get people to not park across sidewalks.
There was discussion regarding our ability to address and cite that issue under current code.
Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Ron Hanson to Approve ORD 765 Amending Chapter 136 Sidewalk Regulations (First Reading) with the following changes:
Section 138.08(6) shall read: "Location. Residential sidewalks shall be located with the inner edge (edge nearest the abutting private property) one foot from the property line, unless the City Administrator and the Building Official establish a different distance due to special circumstances."
Section 138.08(5) subsection 5(B): "Business District sidewalks shall extend to the curb. Each section shall be (4) inches thick and a width of between a minimum of five (5) feet and up to ten (10) feet as specified in an approved plan."
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
7.fORD 766 Amending Chapters 158 and 159 to add 2021 Property Maintenance Code References (First Reading)
Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Ryan Panowicz to Approve ORD 766 Amending Chapters 158 and 159 to add 2021 Property Maintenance Code References (First Reading). Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
7.gORD 767 Amending Chapter 156 Building Code (First Reading)
Motion by Ron Hanson, seconded by Andrea Johnson to Approve ORD 767 Amending Chapter 156 Building Code (First Reading).
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
7.hORD 768 Amending Chapter 41 Permissible Days and Time Periods for Discharge of Fireworks (First Reading)
Jon Winkel said that the State of Iowa changed the law to mandate fireworks during certain days/hours.
Jereme Muller said it's important that our code matches the State's.
Ron Hanson explained that we created our existing code to match the needs of our community, but the State stepped on Iowa's "Home Rule."
Motion by Mark Reinders, seconded by Ron Hanson to Approve ORD 768 Amending Chapter 41 Permissible Days and Time Periods for Discharge of Fireworks (First Reading) Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
Motion by Ryan Panowicz, seconded by Kirk Moriarty to Waive the Second and Third Readings of ORD 768 Amending Chapter 41 Permissible Days and Time Periods for Discharge of Fireworks.
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
7.iDiscussion of Amending Chapter 47 and 69 - Setting Restrictions on Parking in the Grass on Public Property
Jereme Muller said that the desire would be to prevent people parking in the grass at the Rec Center. It happens during soccer and other sports.
Mark asked if tickets would be issued?
Jereme said there would be parking violation tickets.
Ron Hanson asked if there was a specific area of concern? Jereme said that it occurs around the fields.
There was further discussion about attempts to stop people from doing it, other locations where it could apply and the possible need for no parking signs.
The consensus was to have staff prepare a draft ordinance.
8. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
Aaron Lincoln distributed a site plan rendering for a new building for Sergeant Bluff EyeCare, he explained that there has been a long term plan to extend the water main from the water plant down to Dogwood, this project will require us to address that sooner. Sioux Valley Credit Union will be having a ribbon cutting on June 17th at 4pm, they remodeled in the interior and added parking. There will be a celebration of life service for Boyd Harman on June 24th at 10am at the Methodist Church.
9. COUNCIL MEMBER'S REPORTS & COMMENTS:
Kirk Moriarty said that the new Venmo signs have been made for the Dog Park for people who want to donate.
Mark Reinders said that the Chamber of Commerce is having an event at Hawks Coffee Shop on June 19th at 7am. The school will be having bond issue meetings on Wednesday and Thursday.
Ron Hanson said that he noticed two rental homes in town that need to be addressed by the Inspector.
He welcomed the new Commander at the 185th, Adam Carlson. The Thunder on the Missouri event had 121 bikes, 17 classic cards, 7 jeeps, and 300+ people. They generated $10,870 dollars to go to the Midwest Honor Flight, after some remaining donations come in it will put them over 12k.
10. MAYOR'S REPORT:
Jon Winkel said that it is amazing how quickly and well orchestrated the Kwik Star is being built, he believes they will be a great community partner. He also stressed the importance of safety in the community, a lot of kids are on scooters.
11. ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Kirk Moriarty, seconded by Ryan Panowicz to Adjourn at 6:48 pm. Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
Mayor/Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest:
Danny Christoffers, City Clerk
Published in the Sergeant Bluff Advocate weekly newspaper, Thursday, June 19, 2025. The SB-Advocate is the Official Newspaper for the City of Sergeant Bluff and is an Official Woodbury County newspaper. (PN#061925-00131/00132)
