City of Sergeant Bluff, IA
SERGEANT BLUFF, IOWA
City Council Minutes
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
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
Shari Zenor Kiple Council Member
Absent
Kirk Moriarty Council Member
Present
Ryan Panowicz Council Member
Present
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 Mark Reinders to Approve the Agenda. Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
3.aApprove the minutes of the May 12, 2026 Regular Meeting
Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Mark Reinders to Approve the minutes of the May 12, 2026 Regular Meeting.
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
4. CITIZEN'S INPUT:
Russ Olson, 1445 220th Street, explained that he is a regular customer of the water salesman device at the Water Plant. He expressed some concerns with the piping system of the device. He is concerned about it failing or falling on someone and wanted to bring it to the attention of the City Council.
Dan Hunter, 2090 Roundtable Road, discussed several items.
1.The city cleaned up the weeds over by the dental office sign, it looks very good now.
2.Oak Hills has started to clean up their cement drainage ditches and they've done a good job.
3.Oak Hills has been cleaning out the ditch between Oak Hills and Camelot.
4.He would like to see the sidewalk completed between Camelot and Oak Hills.
5.The Community Center has some bushes on the east side that are not maintained. There is also a pit near the trailers that looks very poor.
6.He would like to see the outside beautified, especially the area between the Center and Legion. He suggested a pergola, a mural, planters, etc.
7.He expressed concern about the bluff. The bluffs we have should be maintained and protected but the brick yard will continue to bring them down.
Mary Kay Haden, 1349 Vandenberg Circle, she expressed concerns about the wild cats in the area. They are defecating in her yard and she is asking for the City Council's help to resolve the problem.
The below discussion took place later in the meeting as permitted additional citizen input:
Colleen Nielsen, 2003 Wilde, described a problem with her next door neighbor that has lasted for months. They've been cited several times, the grass is 2 1/2 feet tall and the yard is filled with various weeds. She calls every week, she would like to see something done. Her neighbor has vehicles in his driveway and have not run for 12 years, he was given a notice by the city last week and the cars are still sitting there. She called and someone told her about things that had to be done first. She explained that nothing has been done and it has ruined her yard. It's an eyesore. Her husband spends hours each day digging up weeds. Her neighbor hasn't mowed this year and they only mowed once last year. She asked the City Council why.
Ron Hanson said that we'll look into it. There are steps and procedures.
5. DEPARTMENT HEADS' REPORTS:
Written reports were provided to the City Council.
6. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
6.aApproval of new Fire Department & EMS Volunteer: Caleb Kavanaugh
6.bApproval of new Fire Department & EMS Volunteer: Samuel Larimer
6.cApproval of Status Change of Regular Member to 24-Hour Fire Department & EMS Volunteer: Natasha Freiberg
6.dApproval of transfer from Fire Department High School Program to full member Fire Volunteer: Carter Gehling
6.eBills: Check numbers 93574 to 93648 in the amount of $268,485.39
Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Mark Reinders to Approve Consent Agenda Items:
6.a)Approval of new Fire Department & EMS Volunteer: Caleb Kavanaugh
6.b)Approval of new Fire Department & EMS Volunteer: Samuel Larimer
6.c)Approval of Status Change of Regular Member to 24-Hour Fire Department & EMS Volunteer: Natasha Freiberg
6.d)Approval of transfer from Fire Department High School Program to full member Fire Volunteer: Carter Gehling
6.e)Bills: Check numbers 93574 to 93648 in the amount of $268,485.39 Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
Name Description Amount
ABSOLUTE SCIENCE BIG BANG BUBBLE SHOW 400.00
ACTION TARGET TARGETS 541.58
AGUIRRE, MICHAEL CAMERA/TVS 2,077.22
AMERICAN TEST CENTER ANNUAL INSPECTION/LADDER 1,735.00
ANALYTICAL & CONSULTING SERVICES SAMPLE ANALYSIS 180.00
BENTSON PEST MANAGEMENT PEST CONTROL 263.00
BOMGAARS CLOTHING ALLOW/GLOVES/NOZZLE/WATER PLNT/VEHICLE OPS 666.12
BOOK SYSTEMS INC SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL 1,439.00
C&C LAWNCARE INC LAWN CARE 280.00
CARRICO AQUATIC RESOURCES SWIMMING POOL 61.17
CINTAS SUPPLIES 71.14
DALE COOPER LLC SLIDE RESTORATION 7,880.50
DARRIN CROW-TALESPINNER 070126 PROGRAMMING 300.00
DAY'S DOOR COMPANY FIRE DEPT 170.98
DGR WATER SERVICES 572.00
ECHO ELECTRIC ADAPTER/DOGWOOD/POOL 349.06
ELECTRIC PUMP POOL PUMP 8,894.71
FAREWAY CLEANING SUPPLIES/TRASH BAGS 17.92
FELD FIRE AERIAL REPAIRS 866.92
FLEET US LLC WHITE PAINT 189.00
FOAM FUN RENTALS PROGRAMMING 250.00
GILL HAULING INC SOLID WASTE 12,253.78
HACH COMPANY REPAIR SPECTROPHOTOMETER 762.15
HANSEN, AMBER ROOM DEPOSIT REFUND 100.00
HAWKINS WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS 80.00
HEIMAN FIRE EQUIPMENT AC PLUG/ADAPTER 125.29
HERITAGE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY SWIMMING POOL 34.81
INCREDIBLEBATS INC SUMMER PROGRAMMING 450.00
INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS PUBLICATIONS SAFETY ALERT/SUBSCRIPTION 265.00
IOWA CODIFICATION INC ANNUAL WEB HOSTING RENEWAL 350.00
JACKS UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT CLOTHING ALLOWANCE/MULLER 83.95
JACKSON, TORI ROOM DEPOSIT 125.00
JAYMAR RED TAG ENVELOPES 551.46
K.P. CONSTRUCTION INC EMERGENCY REPAIR AT STOP LIGHTS 10,605.00
LANDON'S WOODWORKING SHELVES 480.00
LONG LINES LLC TELECOMMUNICATION EXPENSE 42.46
MARCO INC COPIER CONTRACT 94.04
MARCO TECHNOLOGIES COPIER CONTRACT 672.12
MATHISON, DESTINY ROOM DEPOSIT REFUND 100.00
MENARDS-SIOUX CITY BUILDING EXPENSES/KIWANIS 167.76
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY APRIL 2026 GAS UTILITY 3,988.49
MPIRE HEATING & COOLING LLC REPAIRS-POLICE DEPT/SERVICE CONTRACT 5,521.30
MUNICIPAL ENERGY AGENCY OF NEB APR 2026 POWER PURCHASED 188,545.94
MURDOCK, KYLE PERMIT REFUND 200.00
MUTH, AMBER ROOM DEPOSIT REFUND 100.00
NIPPON SANSO MATHESON INC ACETYLENE 88.99
ODELL, BETTINA ROOM DEPOSIT REFUND 100.00
OFFICE OF AUDITOR OF STATE FILING FEE/AUDIT REPORT 625.00
OLSEN, TIM BEE PRESENTATION 350.00
PIONEER AUTO 2016 FORD/2025 FORD 300.59
PORT NEAL WELDING CO MOTOR STAND 275.00
PROFESSIONAL POOL & SPA VALVE 85.90
QUALITY TELECOMMUNICATIONS PHONE LEASE 275.00
ROBERTSON IMPLEMENT CO 96 MOWER"/PLUG/SUPPLIES 226.39
ROBINSON, JOHN CLOTHING ALLOWANCE/REIMB 31.00
SAM'S CLUB PAPER/TOILET PAPER, TRAINING/WATER 187.74
SIGNS BY TOMORROW PRINTING 25.20
SIOUXLAND DISTRICT HEALTH DEPT 2026 FOOD SERVICE LICENSE-POOL 150.00
SIOUXLAND REGIONAL TRANSIT SYSTEM SENIOR CENTER TRANSPORTATION 51.00
SIPS WITH SHEA WATER DEPOSIT REFUN 44.33
SPORTSENGINE INC SITEBUILDER 79.00
SUNDERLAND, TALON PEDDLERS PERMIT REFUND 200.00
TAGGART'S POWERSPORTS STORAGE LATCH 69.98
THATCHER, STEPHEN PEDDLERS PERMIT REFUND 100.00
THE DEALT HAND 6/12/26 PROGRAMMING 345.00
TITAN MACHINERY BACKHOE REPAIRS 9,961.68
UTILITY EQUIPMENT COMPANY SWIMMING POOL 480.74
VAUGHT, JORDAN ROOM DEPOSIT REFUND 100.00
VERIZON WIRELESS CELL PHONE EXPENSE 998.90
VESTIS LINENS/MATS 242.15
VO, QUANG WATER DEPOSIT REFUND 80.22
WOODBURY CO CONSERVATION BOARD NATURE CENTER PROGRAM 100.00
YANG, SAMUEL REISSUE OF REFUND CHECK 7.71
Total: 268,485.39
7. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS:
7.aDiscussion of the Final Terms of Development Agreement for Baker Prairie Bluff Phase 2 Aaron Lincoln said that the developer needs some additional time to review the proposed development agreement.
Dan Moore, Attorney for Baker Prairie Bluff, said that they are asking for a postponement to allow additional time to go through the agreement and make some changes and ask additional questions.
Jan Harman, Developer, reiterated that they attempted to be prepared for today but they need some extra time because of the holiday and to prepare some questions that they would like answered.
7.bRES 26-13 Authorizing Development Agreement with Baker Prairie Bluff LLC for Baker Prairie Bluff Phase 2 PUD
Motion by Mark Reinders, seconded by Ryan Panowicz to table 7.b) RES 26-13 Authorizing Development Agreement with Baker Prairie Bluff LLC for Baker Prairie Bluff Phase 2 PUD for a future meeting.
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
7.cApproval of the FY 2026-2027 Transportation Services Agreement with Sioux City Transit System
Aaron Lincoln said that they've had some increased ridership, but we will pay a little more. Andrea Johnson asked how many people utilize the service.
Aaron said he can get that to the Council.
Motion by Mark Reinders, seconded by Ryan Panowicz to Approve the FY 2026-2027 Transportation Services Agreement with Sioux City Transit System.
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
7.dDiscussion and Potential Approval of New Lease Agreement with Warrior Snow
Nikki Saylor explained that she went over the agreement, she is part of the parents association for Varsity Football at the school and she would like to use it as storage for football.
Aaron Lincoln said that we could add that as an available use.
Nikki said it would just be a parent picking items up as needed. It would only be during football season.
Sarah Kleber, City Attorney, said that we could add language to reflect that limited use. Nikki asked about whether electricity is part of the rent.
Danny Christoffers said that is billed out separately through the utility system. The prior usage was between $50 and $110 during the months the facility was used.
Mark Reinders asked about how the monthly rent of $150 was decided.
Aaron said that the previous agreement had a higher monthly rent, with no rent during the offseason. He tried to come up with a number for all twelve months. It's up the to the City Council if they want to do something different.
There was discussion about the terms of the prior agreement and the costs associated with that.
Mark asked about the termination of the contract language and what would be done with the building.
Sarah said that there was language added for that scenario.
Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Kirk Moriarty to Approve a New Lease Agreement with Warrior Snow subject to a modification to include the additional use for the fall football season.
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
8. ORDINANCE(S):
8.aORD 772 Amending Provisions Pertaining to Electric Services Rates With and Without Load Management (Second Reading)
Motion by Kirk Moriarty, seconded by Mark Reinders to Approve ORD 772 Amending Provisions Pertaining to Electric Services Rates With and Without Load Management (Second Reading).
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
8.bORD 773 Amending Water Rates for Service and Bulk Water Sales (Second Reading) Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Mark Reinders to Approve ORD 773 Amending Water Rates for Service and Bulk Water Sales (Second Reading).
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
8.cORD 774 Amending Chapter 77 of the Code of Ordinances Regulating Personal Electric Vehicles Classified as Motorized Scooters, Electric Bicycles, and Other Personal Transport Vehicles (First Reading)
Aaron Lincoln said that he has provided a sheet showing what Sioux City put together. He shared what has been prepared with some parents who attended a prior meeting (Sheenah Tonga and Alisha Elder), both felt that helmets should be required and to allow e-bikes on the sidewalks. They appreciated being heard and they were appreciative of how the Council and Mayor handled the prior meeting where public input was taken.
Aaron reviewed some other changes.
There was discussion about removing a reference to the DNR and modifying language referencing the route taken to-and-from home to the recreational complex.
Danny Christoffers said that information has been placed in the newsletter that goes out with utility bills at the beginning of June informing people that the City Council will have readings of the ordinance at the June 9th and June 23rd meeting.
The consensus from the City Council was that the ordinance should be changed to require minors to wear helmets. The ordinance will be modified and brought back to the City Council on June 9th for a first reading of the ordinance.
9. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
Aaron Lincoln referenced Anthony Gaul's report regarding the May 17th storm. Anthony said that the work that the electric crew did ahead of time by trimming trees likely saved us from having a lot of downed lines and damage. He was appreciative of those efforts by the Public Works Department. The County Emergency Management did a great job getting information out.
Aaron said that he is continuing to work on storm drainage ditch issues, Jason Kvidera received quotes for clean-outs, that may be taken up at the June 9th meeting. He will be attending a meeting on wastewater treatment plant on Thursday, he will get an update on their costs. He is also looking to bring something to the City Council regarding the tax abatement for discussion.
10. COUNCIL MEMBER'S COMMENTS:
Mark Reinders said that the Police Department and Public Works did a tremendous job during and after the storm. He attended a SIMPCO meeting last week, they are approving a study to improve the traffic flow on Singing Hills Blvd and Highway 75. About 15 people attended the 26on26 litter cleanup, he thanked Aggies for providing food.
11. MAYOR'S COMMENTS:
Ron Hanson said that he hoped everyone had a good Memorial Day weekend which honored our fallen. The Thunder on the River event went well, they had a good turnout.
12. ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Kirk Moriarty, seconded by Ryan Panowicz to Adjourn at 6:20 pm. Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
Mayor/Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest:
Danny Christoffers, City Clerk
Published in the Sergeant Bluff Advocate weekly newspaper, Thursday, June 4, 2026. The SB-Advocate is the Official Newspaper for the City of Sergeant Bluff and is an Official Woodbury County newspaper. (PN#060426-00430A/B)
