City of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa - City Council Meeting Minutes (June 24, 2025)

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 Absent

Mark Reinders Present

Kirk Moriarty Present

Andrea Johnson Assistant Mayor Pro Tem Present

Ron Hanson Mayor Pro Tem Absent

Jon Winkel Mayor Present

2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:

Motion by Kirk Moriarty, seconded by Mark Reinders to Approve the Agenda. 

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:

3.aApprove the minutes of the June 10, 2025 Regular Meeting

Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Kirk Moriarty to Approve the minutes of the June 10, 2025 Regular Meeting.

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

4. CITIZEN'S INPUT:

There was no citizen input.

5. DEPARTMENT HEADS' REPORTS:

The written Department Head Reports were provided to the City Council.

Andrea Johnson stated that we need more Golf Team for the Pioneer Valley Days Golf Outing on July 18th.

6.APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

6.aLiquor License Renewal: Shivam Food Mart LLC (dba Pump N Pak)

6.bTobacco License Renewal: Circle S Bluff Stop

6.cApproval of new Fire Department & EMS Volunteer: Braden Woods

6.dApproval of new Fire Department & EMS Volunteer: Elwyn Howard

6.eBills: Check numbers 91637 to 91730 in the amount of $482,826.39

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

6.a)Liquor License Renewal: Shivam Food Mart LLC (dba Pump N Pak)

6.b)Tobacco License Renewal: Circle S Bluff Stop

6.c)Approval of new Fire Department & EMS Volunteer: Braden Woods

6.d)Approval of new Fire Department & EMS Volunteer: Elwyn Howard

6.e)Bills: Check numbers 91637 to 91730 in the amount of $482,826.39

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

Name Description Amount

ADVANCED ELECTRONIC DESIGN INC WINDOWS UPGRADE PACKAGE FOR TABLET 445.00

ALLIANCE CONCRETE OVERPAYMENT OF ACCOUNT 30,000.00

ANALYTICAL & CONSULTING SERVICES SAMPLE ANALYSIS 190.75

APPEARA CLEAN LINENS/MATS 310.73

AVAYA TELEPHONE SYSTEM 237.04

BAHNEY, KURT ENERGY EFF PROGRAM-AIR CONDITIONING 200.00

BAKER & TAYLOR BOOK 278.70

BAKER, MICHAEL P MMPI-2 230.00

BARCO MUNICIPAL PRODUCTS INC ORANGE FLAGS 353.97

BELL LUMBER & POLE COMPANY WOOD UTILITY POLES 18,900.00

BENTSON PEST MANAGEMENT PEST CONTROL 273.00

BOMGAARS BUILDING SUPPLIES, CLOTHING ALLOWANCE, 

SOCCER FIELDS, VEHICLE REPAIR 754.70

CARRICO AQUATIC RESOURCES POOL REPAIRS 1,519.71

CHAUDHARI, AUM DASHRATHBHAI ELECTRIC DEPOSIT REFUND 99.45

CHESTERMAN COMPANY  CITY HALL DRINKING WATER 9.00

CINTAS SUPPLIES 159.81

CJC-CJ COOPER & ASSOCIATES ANNUAL QUERY/DRUG SCREEN EXPENSE 220.00

COFFEE KING COFFEE 90.45

CONCRETE PRODUCTS CO CONCRETE 82.44

CONWAY SHIELD GLOVES 415.00

CRAIG-HANSEN, JESSE TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT 48.55

DAKOTA SUPPLY GROUP WATER DEPT SUPPLIES 1,398.30

DANKO EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT CO UNIFORM 3,535.00

DELTA FIRE & SAFETY TX FIRE PRO 1,219.00

DGR ENGINEERING SERVICES 11,959.40

DIAMOND VOGEL PAINT CENTER PAINT SUPPLIES 178.21

DINGES FIRE COMPANY NOZZLES 894.00

DP SALES SAFETY BOOTS/SWEARINGEN 234.50

DUTY BOUND LEATHER LLC HELMET STRAPS/JACKET 660.00

EAKES OFFICE SOLUTIONS JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 42.35

ECHO ELECTRIC SUPPLY BASKETBALL COURT, ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES, STREET LIGHTS 755.13

ELECTRIC PUMP BARNES SOLID HANDLING, GASKET 9,295.74

FELD FIRE BRUSH PUMP, FIRE DEPARTMENT SUPPLIES 7,295.00

GARAGE FORCE REDOING BAY FLOORS 29,078.00

GAUL, ANTHONY TRAINING LODGING 889.65

GRAFFIX INC SCREENPRINTING/SHIRTS 72.00

GROVES EMERGENCY LIGHTING FLOOR MOUNT, RADIO UPDATE 870.95

HARCUM, JANET REFUND FOR SWIMMING LESSONS 120.00

HEIDMAN LAW FIRM LEGAL EXPENSE 16,352.50

HEIMAN FIRE EQUIPMENT GEAR 3,984.00

HUB INTERNATIONAL GREAT PLAINS VALUATION REPORT 2,600.00

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY JAN 25-JUNE 25 600.00

JACKS UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT CLOTHING ALLOWANCE 1,692.90

JOHNSON, SHAUN DEPOSIT REFUND 100.00

JOHNSTON AUTOSTORE  BATTERY, BULBS, FLOOR DRY 458.17

JONES & BARTLETT LEARNING LLC FF1 TEXTBOOKS 1,079.55

K.P. CONSTRUCTION INC 815 CLAIRMONT 750.00

KELLEY, JESSICA DEPOSIT REFUND 100.00

LAMERE, DEANNA SWIM LESSONS REFUND 45.00

LANGEL'S CIRCULATION PUMP 1,523.13

LITTLE RED EMBROIDERY CO UNIFORM 30.00

LONG LINES LLC TELECOMMUNICATION EXPENSE 1,752.59

M & T FIRE AND SAFETY INC STRAPS/WEDGES 75.00

MARCO INC (FD) COPIER CONTRACT 88.83

MATHESON TRI-GAS INC ACETYLENE 78.05

MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CLAIMS 1,002.14

MIDSTEP SERVICES JANITORIAL EXPENSE APR 25 815.00

MIDWEST HONDA SUZUKI KUBOTA FUEL FILTER 37.56

MUNICIPAL ENERGY AGENCY OF NEB MAY 2025 POWER PURCHASED 210,112.86

PAR TRAINING AND PROPS LLC DOOR PROP KIT 4,800.00

PETERBILT OF SIOUX CITY TOWER 64 REPAIRS 4,158.02

PLUMBING & HEATING WHOLESALE INC BLADE 14.85

POMP'S TIRE SERVICE SERVICE 37.10

REAMS SPRINKLER SUPPLY SPLASH PAD REPAIRS 534.78

ROBERTSON IMPLEMENT CO 96 MOWER" 652.76

ROOS, CONNER LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION 5,419.74

ROTO-ROOTER MANHOLE CLEANOUT 625.00

SAM'S CLUB MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL, POOL SUPPLIES, 

SUMMER ADVENTURE CAMP, TRASH BAGS 1,710.50

SERGEANT BLUFF ADVOCATE SUBSCRIPTION 30.00

SIOUX CITY WINNELSON SWIMMING POOL REPAIRS 93.82

SIOUXLAND CONCRETE COMPANY CLAIRMONT CIRCLE 1,568.16

SIOUXLAND REGIONAL TRANSIT SYSTEM SENIOR CENTER TRANSPORTATION 171.00

SOLE PROVISIONS LLC SAFETY BOOTS 195.46

SPARTAN CONCRETE CONCRETE WORK-FIRE STATION 9,623.25

STAN HOUSTON EQUIPMENT CO INC POND PROJECT, SAFETY SUPPLIES, STORM WATER REPAIRS 2,178.62

STEVE HARRIS CONSTRUCTION INC LOESS HILLS SCENIC TRAIL PROJ PE#7 17,239.13

SULZBACH, KELSEY OVERPAYMENT OF ACCOUNT 76.02

SURVEYING & MAPPING LLC WATERLINE UPDATES 900.00

T & W TIRE AIR AND LIGHT TIRES 2,359.56

THOMPSON SOLUTIONS GROUP FIRE ALARMS-REC CENTER 53,900.68

THOMPSON, JOSH SWIMMING LESSONS REFUND 45.00

TIME MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS ANNUAL AGREEMENT, TIME CLOCK REPLACEMENT 3,231.00

ULTIMATE FLOOR CARE MEETING ROOM FLOORS 1,200.00

UNITYPOINT CLINIC OCCUP MEDICINE DOT DRUG SCREEN 25.00

VANTHUYNE, SUZANNE DEPOSIT REFUND 100.00

VEENSTRA & KIMM INC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, ENGINEERING SERVICES 1,491.30

VERIZON WIRELESS CELL PHONE EXPENSE 1,118.96

VISA CARD - PD CAR WASH MEMBERSHIP, NAME PLATES, CLOTHING ALLOWANCE,

 NOTARY, VEHICLE REPAIRS 200.37

VISA CARD - TRAVEL CARD 2 BATTERIES, CHARGER, COMPUTER MONITORS, POSTAGE, ROUND UP 842.61

WALDEN, MERI DEPOSIT REFUND 100.00

WESCO RECEIVABLES CORP ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES 1,590.89

Total: 482,826.39

7. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS:

7.aPROCLAMATION: Parks & Recreation Month (July)

The Month of July was proclaimed as Parks & Recreation Month by the Mayor.

7.bOpen Public Hearing for Major Site Plan submitted by H&R Construction to Build a New Medical Facility for Sergeant Bluff EyeCare

Motion by Kirk Moriarty, seconded by Andrea Johnson to Open the Public Hearing for the Major Site Plan submitted by H&R Construction to Build a New Medical Facility for Sergeant Bluff EyeCare at 5:35pm.

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

7.cPublic Hearing (Public Questions & Comments)

Danny Christoffers said that he received no comments from the public. The Planning & Zoning Commission provided a positive recommendation to approve the Major Site Plan. Andrea Johnson said that the rendering drawings of the building look beautiful.

Jon Winkel is excited to keep Sergeant Bluff EyeCare in town.

7.dClose Public Hearing for Major Site Plan

Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Mark Reinders to Close the Public Hearing at 5:36pm. 

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

7.eCouncil Action and Approval of Major Site Plan Application submitted by H&R Construction to Build a New Medical Facility for Sergeant Bluff EyeCare

Motion by Kirk Moriarty, seconded by Mark Reinders to Approve the Major Site Plan Application submitted by H&R Construction to Build a New Medical Facility for Sergeant Bluff EyeCare.

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

7.fApproval of Agreement for Professional Services with DGR Associates for the 220th and Old Highway 75 Water Improvements Project

Jon Winkel asked why bids for services were not received.

Jason Kvidera said that DGR is helping us with the hydraulic model and we don't know what we needed to get from the last hydrant on 220th to the Water Plant someday. They have been our water engineer and the project timing requires quick action.

Aaron Lincoln said that they been very responsive to our questions/needs on projects. Andrea Johnson asked if the work being done on the hydraulic model folds into this?

Jason Kvidera said that as they are doing the hydraulic model, we had them look at this area so that we know what we need for piping.

Jon Winkel said that we're going to improve the water on that entire side of town, which is related to the hydraulic study and comprehensive plan.

Aaron Lincoln said that we're using a CD from the Water Plant settlement to fund the project.

Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Kirk Moriarty to Approve the Agreement for Professional Services with DGR Associates for the 220th and Old Highway 75 Water Improvements Project.

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

7.gApproval of Audit Services Agreement with Williams & Company PC

Jon Winkel said that the current auditor will not be doing our audit anymore. Williams & Company has worked with us in the past.

Jason Kvidera said that packets were sent to numerous auditors, and we received one proposal. Williams & Company has helped prepare our documents for auditing in the past.

Motion by Mark Reinders, seconded by Andrea Johnson to Approve the Audit Services Agreement with Williams & Company PC.

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

7.hC Street Water and Sewer Update and Potential Approval of Preliminary Engineering Services

Jason Kvidera said that C Street is getting outdated. The water line is underserved and needs to be upsized. The road also has some issues. The Council authorized staff to scope the sewer with a camera which has been reviewed with DGR, and there are spots on each block with problems and lining is not a viable solution. The sewer main needs to be replaced. He described two different type of SRF loans to do the replacement, and would cover the sewer, water, and street costs. The loan rate would be approximately 2%. We have to submit a planning and design loan application by July 3rd, which will pay 100% of design fees and then add it to our construction loan in the following years. The construction would not be done until 2027. He is also looking at West Ridge Road, a second loan could be added to extend the water and sewer from where it's at to the edge of city property. He would look to bring back the West Ridge Road project to the Council at a future meeting.

Motion by Kirk Moriarty, seconded by Mark Reinders to Approve the Preliminary Engineering Services for the C Street Water and Sewer Update.

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

8. RESOLUTION(S):

8.aRES 25-22 Setting the Salaries and Wages for the Employees of the City of Sergeant Bluff FY25-26

Various department positions and wages were discussed.

Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Kirk Moriarty to Approve RES 25-22 Setting the Salaries and Wages for the Employees of the City of Sergeant Bluff FY25-26.

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

8.bRES 25-23 Approve 28E Agreement Between the City of Sergeant Bluff and the Woodbury County Information and Communications Commission Relating to Providing Criminal

Jereme Muller explained that the City of Sioux City has been paying 100% of the cost for the IT person to manage the Flex software. Our City often uses this person for IT support. This updated 28E Agreement shares the cost among the cities.

Jason Kvidera said that our share would be 3.5% of the IT Support costs, which is about

$4,500/year.

Motion by Mark Reinders, seconded by Kirk Moriarty to Approve RES 25-23 Approve 28E Agreement Between the City of Sergeant Bluff and the Woodbury County Information and Communications Commission Relating to Providing Criminal Justice Information Services and IT Support to the Sergeant Bluff Police Department.

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

8.cRES 25-24 Creating a Golf Cart Usage and Permit Policy

The Council discussed the policy recommendation which included the length of the permit time and the fees of the permit.

Motion by Kirk Moriarty, seconded by Mark Reinders to Approve RES 25-24 Creating a Golf Cart Usage and Permit Policy to include a two-year permit process with a fee of $50.

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

8.dRES 25-25 Proposing the Sale of Real Property Located North of 704 D Street

Jon Winkel explained that this location is where we tore a couple houses down. An interested buyer wants to build a duplex, however we must consider bids at a public hearing per Iowa code. There was discussion regarding what the minimum bid price should be and whether other types of things could be built on land of this size. Public hearing will be held July 8th at 5:30pm.

Motion by Mark Reinders, seconded by Kirk Moriarty to Approve RES 25-25 Proposing the Sale of Real Property Located North of 704 D Street and setting a minimum bid price of $10,000.00

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

9. ORDINANCE(S):

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

Motion by Kirk Moriarty, seconded by Mark Reinders 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 (Second Reading).

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

The consensus of the City Council was to schedule a Special Meeting to approve the third reading.

9.bORD 764 Amending Chapters 165B and 165D of the Zoning Code (Second Reading) Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Mark Reinders to Approve ORD 764 Amending Chapters 165B and 165D of the Zoning Code (Second Reading).

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

9.cORD 765 Amending Chapter 136 Sidewalk Regulations (Second Reading)

Motion by Kirk Moriarty, seconded by Andrea Johnson to Approve ORD 765 Amending Chapter 136 Sidewalk Regulations (Second Reading).

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

9.dORD 766 Amending Chapters 158 and 159 to add 2021 Property Maintenance Code References (Second Reading)

Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Kirk Moriarty to Approve ORD 766 Amending Chapters 158 and 159 to add 2021 Property Maintenance Code References (Second Reading).

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

9.eORD 767 Amending Chapter 156 Building Code (Second Reading)

Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Mark Reinders to Approve ORD 767 Amending

Chapter 156 Building Code (Second Reading). Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

10. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:

Aaron Lincoln said that the State Legislature made a change to the Iowa Open Meetings law which will require newly elected or appointed officials to take a 1 hour course on the open meetings rules.

Tomorrow he has a meeting with individuals involved with the Solar Project. On Thursday he has a Wastewater Plant meeting. SIMPCO's 60th Anniversary event will be held on Thursday.

11. COUNCIL MEMBER'S REPORTS & COMMENTS:

Mark Reinders said that on June 14th the train blocked the roads for about an hour. Jereme Muller said that we've seen a lot of issues between Singing Hills and here.

Jon Winkel said that the Fire Chief has been documenting when we have issues that affect public safety. Jon has been made aware of a new kind of automatic switch that could be put in on the north end of town that might slow down these half-hour-or-more times where the roads are blocked. He is planning a trip to Omaha where the national headquarters for the Union Pacific Railroad are located. He wants to express how good the railroads local crews are but how sick and tired the City is for mowing everything and we will start billing them. He is going to try to find out how much a switch is going to cost and verify that we were required to pay everything to put in the Quiet Zone. He expressed concern that the addition of a crossing for the quiet zones has been impacted by the railroad adding additional train cars. He explained that we need to get that money back or get cooperation on a switch. When we went to annexation for 512 acres it would have been a total voluntary annexation except the railroad has a policy where they won't comment on the notices which resulted in us doing an involuntary annexation which added to the cost of the City.

Mark said that he is receiving a lot of comments about Kiwanis Park, are we filling it or emptying it? Jason Kvidera said that we're emptying it, we're able to keep it down with the pump.

Mark said that the Sioux Valley Credit Union ribbon cutting, their remodeling was very nice. He also attended a Chamber meeting at Hawks Coffee Shop, Laura Johnson provided a nice update regarding "The Market" and the activities she has planned. He also said that the 25on25 litter cleanup is tomorrow, they are meeting over at the rec center parking lot.

Kirk Moriarty expressed concern about the use of electric scooters by kids in town. He also encouraged people to be safe on the 4th of July in their use of fireworks.

There was extended discussion about various dangers as a result of kids on the electric scooters.

Andrea Johnson encouraged residents to abide by the hours allowed for discharging fireworks, be mindful of pets and those who might be sensitive to their use. Due to the rainy weather the pool has had to close early often, please check the Facebook updates to see when they've closed and be nice to those who work at the pool because it is not their fault the pool has to close due to the weather. Lastly, the school is looking to do another bond issue. If you have thoughts or comments please reach out to the school or a board member.

12. MAYOR'S REPORT:

Jon Winkel asked City Attorney, Sarah Kleber, if she had any updates for the City Council.

Sarah said that the Brickyard agreements are moving forward, there will be a vacation of the cemetery road and there will be an easement to continue using that while the construction process is ongoing.

Jon said that he is asking that the City Council sign a letter to support Agape Community Services in their efforts to get a MRHD Grant to help with their financing in getting a facility. He said that Andrea Johnson, Aaron Lincoln, and himself attended a celebration of life for Boyd Harman where Jon had an opportunity to speak about Boyd's impact on family.

Jon also emphasized the need for safety with kids on the electric scooters. He encouraged people to call 911 if there is concerning behavior of kids on scooters.

There was discussion regarding what kind of regulations could be put into place such as requiring helmets and limiting the number of people who can be on a scooter.

13. ADJOURNMENT:

Motion by Mark Reinders, seconded by Kirk Moriarty to Adjourn at 6:53pm. Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

Mayor/Mayor Pro-Tem

Attest:

Danny Christoffers, City Clerk