City of Sergeant Bluff, IA
SERGEANT BLUFF, IOWA
City Council Minutes
-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
Present
Mark Reinders Council Member
Remote
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. Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
3.a Approve the minutes of the August 25, 2026 Regular Meeting
Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Shari Zenor Kiple to Approve the minutes of the August 25, 2026 Regular Meeting.
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
4. CITIZEN'S INPUT:
There was no citizen input.
5. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
5.a Tax Abatement Application: 1221 Serenity Lane
5.b Bills: Check numbers 94183 to 94261 and ACH transactions 90000041 to 90000056 in the total amount of $447,213.75
Motion by Shari Zenor Kiple, seconded by Ryan Panowicz to Approve Consent Agenda Items:
5.a) Tax Abatement Application: 1221 Serenity Lane
5.b) Bills: Check numbers 94183 to 94261 and ACH transactions 90000041 to 90000056 in the total amount of $447,213.75
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
Name Description Amount
ABM EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY INC ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES 114.72
ABT MAILCOM CUSTOMER NOTICES/SEPT 26 BILLS 2,591.91
AGRIVISION EQUIPMENT GROUP REPAIRS 1,755.53
AHLERS & COONEY PC LABOR RELATIONS 31.50
AT&T MOBILITY EMERGENCY LINE PHONES 514.97
BEKINS FIRE & SAFETY SERVICES EXTINGUISHER SERVICE 1,061.76
BURKE ENGINEERING SALES SENIOR CENTER 35.00
CARRIER CONTAINER COMPANY SOLID WASTE 23,728.00
CHESTERMAN COMPANY - 813155 INSPECTIONS WATER 10.00
CINTAS SUPPLIES 75.50
COFFEE KING COFFEE SUPPLIES 90.46
CULLIGAN RENTAL FEE AND SALT DELIVERY 88.00
EAKES OFFICE SOLUTIONS JAITORIAL SUPPLIES 378.76
ECHO ELECTRIC DOGWOOD LIGHTS 347.16
ERAL, STEPHANIE FLAG FOOTBALL REFUND 45.00
GOSCH, SUZIE ROOM DEPOSIT REFUND 100.00
GROVES EMERGENCY LIGHTING INSTALLATION HOWLER 2,032.80
HEIMAN FIRE EQUIPMENT GATE VALVE 634.04
HIRSCHFIELDS YELLOW PAINT 825.65
IEDA OCT PAYMENT 4,343.68
IOWA ONE CALL LOCATES 68.40
JACKS UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT CLOTHING ALLOWANCE/PATCHES 1,192.29
K.P. CONSTRUCTION INC CONCRETE REPAIR 91,302.50
KLUVER, JIM EVENT REFUND 450.00
KWIK TRIP INC MEAL 41.93
LCC DOOR REPAIR 248.00
LEWANDOWSKI, JILL DEPOSIT REFUND 100.00
LINDBLOM SERVICES INC PORTABLE TOILETS 800.00
LITTLE RED EMBROIDERY CO UNIFORM 100.00
LONG LINES LLC TELECOMMUNICATION EXPENSE 2,030.92
LOWE'S BUILDING EXPENSE/OFFICE SUPPLIES 64.14
MACQUEEN EQUIPMENT INC REPAIRS/WIPERS 1,818.01
MENARDS-SIOUX CITY SUPPLIES 33.40
METERING & TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS METER/EQUIPMENT 12,737.84
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY AUG 2026 GAS UTILITY 184.39
MIDWEST ALARM ALARM MONITORING/REC CENTER 83.81
MILLS AFTERMARKET ACCESSORIES INC SEAT COVERS 206.95
MULLER, JEREME 082426 REIMBURSEMENT 52.09
PIONEER AUTO 2020/2025/2026 FORD 1,765.25
PLAY-PRO RECREATION PLAYGROUND SURFACING 68,642.00
POMP'S TIRE SERVICE REPAIR 130.92
PORTER, SAMANTHA ROOM DEPOSIT REFUND 100.00
PRECISION LANDSCAPING & CONSTRUCTION TAX REBATE 9,049.51
QUALITY TELECOMMUNICATIONS PHONE LEASE 275.00
RIVERSIDE TECHNOLOGIES INC FIREWALL SERVICES/NETWORK SEP/SERVER/VEEM 6,784.72
ROBERTSON IMPLEMENT CO 96 MOWER" 74.59
SERGEANT BLUFF ADVOCATE BACK PAGE/LEGALS 2,979.20
SERGEANT BLUFF FOOD PANTRY OCTOBER 26 FOOD PANTRY EXPENSE 800.00
SEWARD, RENEE AND DAVID TREE/STUMP REMOVAL 4,700.00
SIGN MASTERS LOGOS 695.00
SIOUX SALES COMPANY AMMUNITION 47.80
SOUTHWESTERN ADVANTAGE PEDDLERS BOND REFUND 100.00
SPARTAN CONCRETE FIRE DEPARTMENT CONCRETE 3,709.50
SPORTSENGINE INC SITEBUILDER 79.00
STAN HOUSTON EQUIPMENT CO INC PAINT/SEALANT 768.15
STATE HYGIENIC LABORATORY-AR LAB FEES 348.00
STRYKER SALES CORPORATION AED PADS 265.20
T & W TIRE TENDER 2 TIRES 1,745.58
THOMPSON SOLUTIONS GROUP FIRE ALARM MONITORING 350.00
TIME MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS MONTHLY FIRE DEPT AGREEMENT 176.13
TITAN MACHINERY JOHN DEERE LOADER 172,093.00
UTILITY EQUIPMENT COMPANY SUPPLIES 74.88
VAN METER INDUSTRIAL INC UNDERGROUND PROJECT 598.86
VEENSTRA & KIMM INC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/WARRIOR SIDEWALK 1,061.78
VESTIS MATS/LINENS 276.14
VISA CARD - CITY ADMIN ADVERTISING/MEAL/TRAINING 2,588.33
VISA CARD - FINANCE POOL/SUPPLIES 111.71
VISA CARD - FIRE DEPT OFFICE SUPPLIES/PATCHES/SUPPLIES/TRAINING/ REPAIR/WHEEL CHOCK 526.11
VISA CARD - LIBRARY BOOK/DVD/GOOGLE/OFFICE SUPP/PROGRAMMING 893.74
VISA CARD - PARKS & REC ADVERTISING/EQUIPMENT/POOL/BALLS/STROBE LIGHT/TURKEY TROT/WHISTLES 704.54
VISA CARD - PD CAR WASH MEMBERSHIP/PASTE/SHIPPING/BATTERY/MEAL 297.92
VISA CARD - PUBLIC WORKS INK/SAFETY SUPPLIES/SHIPPING/TRAINING/REPAIR 443.26
VISA CARD - TRAVEL CARD 1 CREDIT/INK/SPRAYER/GRANT/ZOHO/ZOOM 507.63
VISA CARD - TRAVEL CARD 2 CANOPY/SUBSCRIPTION/TRAINING/WATER 1,122.80
WESCO RECEIVABLES CORP ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES 2,100.00
WINGERT, TRAE SIDEWALK REIMBURSEMENT 646.39
WISECUP, JAY & SANDY ENERGY EFF PROG/CLOTHES WASHER 50.00
WOODBURY COUNTY TREASURER PROP TAX 9,212.00
TOTAL: 447,213.75
6. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS:
6.a Discussion and Direction to Staff Regarding an Ordinance for Residential Urban Revitalization Program (tax abatement, exemption schedule, area, exemption types, remodels)
Ron Hanson explained that there was a productive meeting with our Municipal Financial Advisor, Travis Squires with Piper Sandler, which was attended by the Mayor and four Council members earlier in the day regarding the tax abatement and law changes.
Tyler Lefeber appeared before the City Council during the discussion and explained that they are building a house and the tax abatement was an important factor for them choosing to build a home within Sergeant Bluff. He believes it has stimulated growth in the community. He had heard that Sioux City extended their tax abatement.
The City Council and staff discussed:
The existing Urban Revitalization Program (tax abatement) is sunsetting December 31st.
Alternative options to the tax abatement were considered to provide incentives to futures home owners.
How TIF rebates work.
The impact of the recent legislation that caps 2% growth on valuations.
The new law will result in homes utilizing the tax abatement not being added to our tax base, but homes that don't will be added.
Many cities are suspending or will be suspending their tax abatement program.
How to handle homes currently under construction that were expecting a tax abatement.
It was the consensus of the City Council and direction to staff was that they should follow up with the County Assessor on what the City can/can't do, discover additional incentive options for home owners, discuss with the City Attorney regarding how to bridge a cap to July for those that have applied for an exemption, and to provide what other communities are doing.
6.b Discussion on a potential Commercial Urban Revitalization
There was no discussion on this item and there will be no action on this item.
6.c Approval of Pay Estimate #1 to Builders Electric for the 2026 Electric Distribution
Improvements Project in the Amount of $89,372.74
Jason Kvidera reported that Builders Electric are doing work around town. They completed work on Warrior Road from South D Street to Port Neal Road. Currently working on the crossing at Warrior and South Lewis Blvd. and in Baker Prairie Bluff. Progress has been good.
Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Ryan Panowicz to Approve Pay Estimate #1 to Builders Electric for the 2026 Electric Distribution Improvements Project in the Amount of
$89,372.74.
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
6.d Discussion of Asphalt Resurfacing of Airview Drive and S Lewis Blvd
Jason Kvidera explained that these items were discussed at the last meeting. Based upon what he heard, he understood that S Lewis Blvd could wait until budget season to be considered, his recommendation is that we resurface Airview Drive. We have one bid, but another will be sought out.
6.ePotential Council Approval of Asphalt Resurfacing of Airview Drive with a Not to Exceed Budget of $61,999
The 2026 bid threshold for street projects is $62,000. Project is not currently budgeted and will be amended and paid out through available RUT fund balance.
Motion by Kirk Moriarty, seconded by Mark Reinders to Approve Asphalt Resurfacing of Airview Drive with a Not to Exceed Budget of $61,999.
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
7. RESOLUTION(S):
7.a RES 26-20 Designating the Official Posting Locations for Public Meeting Notices and Agendas
Danny Christoffers explained that the Iowa Legislature passed a law that requires Cities to annually post official notices and agendas on our website and designate where they are physically posted. We already post them on our website. The resolution has been reviewed by the City Attorney.
Motion by Shari Zenor Kiple, seconded by Ryan Panowicz to Approve RES 26-20 Designating the Official Posting Locations for Public Meeting Notices and Agendas. Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
7.b RES 26-21 Resolution providing for the sale of Bonds, setting parameters for the sale of Bonds, and approving a bond purchase agreement and an official statement
Aaron Lincoln explained that this is the borrowing for capital improvements. A hearing was held last spring. Local banks were sought out but the best interest rate was going to be found outside of local banks, however, local banks can bid portions of the bond on the open market. This resolution would include all items that we determined that we were going to fund. This gives the City Administrator to execute a bond purchase agreement ahead of the next Council meeting.
Motion by Ryan Panowicz, seconded by Kirk Moriarty to Approve RES 26-21 Resolution providing for the sale of Bonds, setting parameters for the sale of Bonds, and approving a bond purchase agreement and an official statement.
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
8. ORDINANCE(S):
8.a ORD 775 Amending Chapter 155 Sign Regulation (Second Reading)
Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Shari Zenor Kiple to Approve ORD 775 Amending Chapter 155 Sign Regulation (Third Reading).
Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
9. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
Aaron Lincoln said that we have had discussions with Dorsey & Whitney, we will be coming back at the next meeting with TIF amendments. There will be a meeting on the east campus pedestrian access with the School district next week. When the Union Pacific Railroad were replacing the intersections they damaged the Warrior sidewalk, they have acknowledged that and we are working with them to get the sidewalk replaced, but further away from the road. The Home-Based business ordinance requires the publication of a public hearing notice, this will be considered at the next City Council meeting - concerned property owners from the Planning and Zoning hearing will be notified of the meeting in advance.
10. COUNCIL MEMBER'S COMMENTS:
There were no Council comments.
11. MAYOR'S COMMENTS:
Ron Hanson thanked everyone who participated in the meeting with Travis Squires this morning. He also said that this upcoming 9/11 will be 25th Anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. He described how he was involved with the 185th on that day when they escorted the President's plane. The event directed how terrorism would be handled in America and we should remember those who died and the heroes involved in various fields.
12. FYI ITEMS:
12.a Zoning Ordinance Amendment Public Hearing on September 22nd on Home Occupations, Home-Based Businesses, Home-Based Trade Businesses, and Wireless Communication Facilities
13. ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Kirk Moriarty, seconded by Ryan Panowicz to Adjourn at 6:30 pm. Motion Carried. [Unanimous]
Mayor/Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest:
Danny Christoffers, City Clerk
Published in the Sergeant Bluff Advocate weekly newspaper, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. The SB-Advocate is the Official Newspaper for the City of Sergeant Bluff and is an Official Woodbury County newspaper. (PN#091726-00500A/B)
