City of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa - City Council Meeting Minutes (11/11/25)

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 (Veterans Day)

Attendee NameTitle Status

Ryan Panowicz Present

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 Ryan Panowicz, seconded by Mark Reinders to Approve the Agenda. Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:

3.aApprove the minutes of the October 28, 2025 Special Meeting

3.bApprove the minutes of the October 28, 2025 Regular Meeting

Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Ryan Panowicz to Approve the minutes of the October 28, 2025 Special Meeting and the October 28, 2025 Regular Meeting.

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

4. CITIZEN'S INPUT:

There was no citizen input.

5. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

5.aBills: Check numbers 92516 to 92592 in the amount of $260,023.94

Motion by Mark Reinders, seconded by Ryan Panowicz to Approve Consent Agenda Item:

5.a) Bills: Check numbers 92516 to 92592 in the amount of $260,023.94 Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

Name Description Amount

ABT MAILCOM NOV 2025 BILL & MAIL PROCESSING 2,049.69

AGRIVISION EQUIPMENT GROUP FILTER 44.25

AHLERS & COONEY PC GENERAL SERVICES 661.50

AMERICAN UNDERGROUND SUPP HYDRANT REPAIR 76.92

ANALYTICAL & CONSULTING SVCS SAMPLE ANALYSIS 163.50

AT&T MOBILITY EMERGENCY LINE PHONES 545.39

BENTSON PEST MANAGEMENT PEST CONTROL 154.00

BISHOP-UMBRELL, MARYSA OVERPAYMENT OF ACCOUNT 252.86

C&E MASONRY LIGHT POLES-1ST STREET EAST PROJECT 25,500.00

CARRIER CONTAINTER COMPANY SOLID WASTE 26,399.00

CHESTERMAN COMPANY  INSPECTIONS WATER 10.00

CHESTERMAN COMPANY  DRINKING WATER EXPENSE 9.00

CINTAS SUPPLIES 49.07

CONCRETE PRODUCTS CO RAPID PATCH 62.42

CORE & MAIN HYDRANT REPAIR 982.23

CORNHUSKER INTERNATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIES 15.19

CULLIGAN RENTAL FEE AND SALT DELIVERY 103.50

DAKOTA SUPPLY GROUP HYDRANT REPAIR 727.44

DRAIN SPECIALISTS JETTING 460.00

ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING RADIO REPAIR 698.25

ERICKSON, JOSEPH TRAINING REIMBURSEMENT 338.80

FLOYD RIVER MATERIALS INC ROAD GRAVEL 598.00

FRANK'S ASPHALT INC. ASPHALT REPAIRS 9,475.00

GENERAL TRAFFIC CONTROLS INC FLASH TRANSFER 114.00

GILL HAULING INC SOLID WASTE 11,397.18

HUGHES, KAILA ROOM DEPOSIT REFUND 100.00

HUNDERTMARK INC REPAIRS 213.49

IA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY TRAINING 175.00

IOWA ONE CALL LOCATES 52.30

IOWA PRISON INDUSTRIES SIGNS 4,942.45

IA RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION 2026 MEMBERSHIP 465.00

IOWA UTILITIES COMMISSION FY 2025 REMAINDER ASSESSMENT 2,065.00

JACKS UNIFORMS AND EQUIP CLOTHING ALLOWANCE 50.80

KRYGER GLASS COMPANY PAYLOADER REPAIR 59.99

KWIK TRIP INC PD FUEL PURCHASE 47.56

LINDBLOM SERVICES INC PORTABLE TOILETS 591.73

LITTLE RED EMBROIDERY CO CLOTHING ALLOWANCE 20.00

LONG LINES LLC TELECOMMUNICATION EXPENSE 1,713.95

LOWE'S BUILDING EXPENSE/KIWANIS PARK/LIBRARY/PARK REPAIRS 211.91

MENARDS-SIOUX CITY BUILDING EXPENSES 22.63

MIDAMERICAN ENERGY OCT 2025 GAS UTILITY 832.46

MIDSTEP SERVICES SEPT 25 JANITORIAL SERVICES 815.00

MIDWEST ALARM ALARM INSPECTION 153.95

MULLER, JEREME PUBLIC EVENT REIMBURSEMENT 26.39

MURPHY TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT PARTS/WINDOW PANE 526.03

NORTHSIDE GLASS REPAIRS 250.00

PIONEER AUTO 2018 FORD E450/2022 FORD F450 119.52

RIVERSIDE TECHNOLOGIES INC INSTALLATION/NETWORK SUPP/SERVER AGMT/VEEM/WINDOWS 4,296.11

SERGEANT BLUFF ADVOCATE BACK PAGE/LEGALS 3,399.83

SERGEANT BLUFF FOOD PANTRY DECEMBER 2025 FOOD PANTRY EXPENSE 800.00

SEXTON OIL COMPANY BULK FUEL 6,607.34

SIOUXLAND HYDRAULIC AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR 382.22

SIOUXLAND INITIATIVE TSI PLEDGE 14TH YEAR 5,000.00

SKARSHAUG TESTING LAB TESTING 1,247.29

SPORTSENGINE INC SITEBUILDER 79.00

STAN HOUSTON EQUIPMENT CO MARKING FLAGS/TRANSFER PUMP 369.00

STAPLES BUSINESS ACCOUNT OFFICE SUPPLIES 33.22

STATE CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS WASTEWATER PROGRAM 506.60

STATE HYGIENIC LABORATORY-AR LAB FEES 23.00

STEVE HARRIS CONSTRUCTION LOESS HILLS SCENIC TRAIL PROJ PE#9-FINAL 25,163.31

SURVEYING & MAPPING LLC QTRLY GIS WEB HOSTING 1,320.00

T & W TIRE ENGINE 3 TIRE REPAIR 61.80

THE SIGN SHOP SIGNS 188.00

THOMPSON SOLUTIONS GROUP FIRE ALARM INSPECTION-MUSEUM 205.00

VAN METER INDUSTRIAL INC REC CENTER REPAIRS 262.83

VEENSTRA & KIMM INC 1ST STREET EAST/MINOR SUBDIVISION/URBAN RENEWAL 4,346.00

VESTIS CLEAN LINENS/MATS 272.86

VISA CARD - CITY ADMIN ECONOMIC DEV/JOURNAL/MEMBERSHIP/SURVEY MONKEY 855.04

VISA CARD - FINANCE BUILDING SUPPLIES/ELECTRICIAN'S MEAL/SUPPLIES 174.26

VISA CARD - FIRE DEPT EMT REVIEW/TRAINING 1,506.55

VISA CARD - LIBRARY REFUND/BOOKS/SUBSCRIPTION/MIRROR/SUMMER READING 1,206.05

VISA CARD - PARKS & REC SUPPLIES/TABLE COVERS/WRISTBANDS 429.81

VISA CARD - PD CAR WASH MEMBERSHIP/FLASHLIGHT/NOTARY/OFFICE SUPPLIES 514.68

VISA CARD - PUBLIC WORKS BRACKETS/HITCH/OFFICE SUPPLIES/TRAINING/REPAIRS 1,110.79

VISA CARD - TRAVEL CARD 1 CHECKS/SHIPPING/TRAINING/ZOHO/ZOOM 1,178.16

VISA CARD - TRAVEL CARD 2 INSPECTIONS SUPPLIES/DOCKING STATION/RECORDING FEES 522.28

WESCO RECEIVABLES CORP ELECTRIC UPGRADES/SUPPLIES 103,620.56

TOTAL: 260,023.94

6. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS:

6.aOpen Public Hearing on Proposed Development Agreement with S.C. Developers, L.L.C. Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Mark Reinders to Open the Public Hearing at 5:35 pm.

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

6.bPublic Hearing

There were no comments received from the public.

Aaron Lincoln explained that this is the former MCI Property, the first hearing covers the larger of two buildings on the property. This area was blighted. The property tax valuation went from about 14 million down to 2 million. R Perry Construction has created a headquarters for their company and then each side has materials and warehouse distribution. The complex has been divided into two different ownership groups. The City previously passed a project in the Urban Renewal Plan to bring this out of blight and to get new business in the facility and get the tax valuation up, this is done through TIF rebates. This public hearing will fulfill our agreement on that piece of the ground. The company agrees to bring the valuation up to 5 million dollars at a minimum assessed value. The aim is pay that back over 12 years. He described the percentages that would be rebated back.

Mark Reinders asked if these agreements were tied into any set amount of jobs created. Aaron said that we don't require a certain minimum but the idea is to bring in new jobs. This agreement only addresses the valuation increases and types of uses.

Jon Winkel said that if they're getting job credits, then we have more things we have to do, but we haven't had to do that.

Jason Kvidera said that the valuation goes from 1 million to 5 million instantly. Mark asked what would happen if something goes haywire in the next 10 years.

Aaron said that the annual appropriation payments are subject to council approval each year, so if they faltered we wouldn't have to rebate them.

Jon described how Nebraska requires Cities to upfront the entire amount, Iowa law is different and allows us to pay it over time and the City has no liability.

6.cClose Public Hearing

Motion by Ryan Panowicz, seconded by Andrea Johnson to Close the Public Hearing at 5:45 pm.

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

6.dRES 25-45 Approving Development Agreement with S.C. Developers, L.L.C., Authorizing Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Payments and Pledging Certain Tax Increment Revenues to the Payment of the Agreement

Mark Reinders asked about the amount the City receives in taxes per 1,000 dollars of valuation.

Jason Kvidera said that we get around 13.35 dollars per thousand of the total tax levy. Aaron Lincoln described how levy changes by other entities would reduce that amount. There was discussion regarding how the valuation could increase beyond the 5 million.

Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Ryan Panowicz to Approve RES 25-45 Approving Development Agreement with S.C. Developers, L.L.C., Authorizing Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Payments and Pledging Certain Tax Increment Revenues to the Payment of the Agreement.

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

6.eOpen Public Hearing on Proposed Development Agreement with SGT Bluff Developer, LLC Motion by Kirk Moriarty, seconded by Ryan Panowicz to Open the Public Hearing at 5:48 pm.

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

6.fPublic Hearing

Aaron Lincoln explained that this would be the other building on the property, and it would have a similar process. It will have a minimum valuation of 3.35 million.

Kirk Moriarty asked if this was still vacant?

Aaron Lincoln said that there has been remodeling done in there, but there is a company that will be announcing sometime after the first of the upcoming year.

Aaron reviewed a map showing which parts of the facility are owned by SGT Bluff Developer LLC.

Andrea Johnson asked what this is currently valued at? Mark Reinders said 834k.

There was further discussion regarding which pieces of the parcel are included in this agreement.

Mark asked what the zoning was?

Aaron said that it is currently zoned as heavy business, the prior industrial zoning was removed due to the proximity of the homes.

Jon Winkel said that properties on the other side of the road were rezoned as well. Mark said that they've done a good job making it look good.

6.gClose Public Hearing

Motion by Mark Reinders, seconded by Ryan Panowicz to Close the Public Hearing at 5:52 pm.

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

6.hRES 25-46 Approving Development Agreement with SGT Bluff Developer, LLC, Authorizing Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Payments and Pledging Certain Tax Increment Revenues to the Payment of the Agreement

Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Ryan Panowicz to Approve RES 25-46 Approving Development Agreement with SGT Bluff Developer, LLC, Authorizing Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Payments and Pledging Certain Tax Increment Revenues to the Payment of the Agreement.

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

6.iDiscussion and Potential Action on Pool Slide Repairs

Tyler Tweet said that each year he has the County Health Department come and inspect the pool. This year they noticed a water leak at the water slide support structure, they did not observe any cracking or structural defects. After the season ended they got a slide inspection done, they said that the structure of the pool slide looked good but there were some cracks as well as two spots that were leaking. Options were provided to repair that, the City staff recommendation is to go with Option A to fix those issues in the amount of $15,763.00 which includes fiberglass repair, polish and waxing of the ride path, and sealing up the seams.

Tyler Tweet had additional discussion with the Mayor and City Council. Items discussed included:

-Pool Usage has had the highest daily usage since Tyler started at 120/day in the most recent season.

-If Option A is selected, repairs would start in the Spring.

-The warranty is 5 years for structural repairs and the paint has a 2 year warranty.

-Option B includes a gel coating and would have a total cost of $31,756.00.

-The Splash Pad has been busy each season, adding the Splash Pad did not reduce pool attendance.

-Sioux City has three pool locations open, but that may be impacted by the water park opening.

-Additional items the pool needs in the future include a new pool shed, pool painted, pool grading, welding, new handicap lift, new pool filters, and new pool pump.

-The filter pump will need to be replaced and it will cost approximately 6k.

- The concrete patching needed could be done for about 4k.

-Other items needed in the future include a new diving board, new grates, handicap lift replacement, filter replacements, updating fixtures, bathroom stall doors, replumbing needs to be done.

-The entire scope of repairs is estimated at 100k inside the poolhouse and 250k for outside the poolhouse, for a total of approximately 350k, but may be more based on actual bids.

Motion by Mark Reinders, seconded by Ryan Panowicz to Approve the Pool Slide Repairs selecting Option A in the amount of $15,763.00.

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

6.jApproval of Pay Estimate #1 in the Amount of $97,674.03 to SubSurfCo for the 220th

Street/Old Hwy 75 Watermain Project

Jon Winkel explained that there were some safety issues related to a deep trench without protection that the contractor had to address recently. The issue was resolved.

Aaron Lincoln said that the President of the Company responded right away to correct the issue once notified.

Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Ryan Panowicz to Approve Pay Estimate #1 in the Amount of $97,674.03 to SubSurfCo for the 220th Street/Old Hwy 75 Watermain Project.

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

6.kApproval of the Consent and Agreement for Alter Domus with Sandhills Energy for the Solar Field Project

Jon Winkel explained that he's asking the City Council to table this agreement. He explained that Sand Hills Energy is requesting an agreement be made stating that the project is substantially complete for financing purposes.

Aaron Lincoln said that our City Attorney is working with Sand Hills to complete an agreement with the City's edits.

Motion by Mark Reinders, seconded by Ryan Panowicz to Table Agenda Item 6.k, Approval of the Consent and Agreement for Alter Domus with Sandhills Energy for the Solar Field Project.

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

7. ORDINANCE(S):

7.aORD 769 Amending Obstructions to Vision at Street Intersections and Fences of the Zoning Code (Second Reading)

Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Ryan Panowicz to Approve ORD 769 Amending Obstructions to Vision at Street Intersections and Fences of the Zoning Code (Second Reading).

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

8. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:

Aaron Lincoln said that the Solar Project Company has worked well with our Fire Department to provide training. There will be training for our Electric Department employees soon. The Solar Field will be fired up sometime in December. The Auditors were here recently, we're working with a new group. There will be some annual end of the year reports for the next meeting such as the Urban Renewal Report. Aaron expressed interest in having a meeting with Jon Winkel and Ron Hanson to discuss transition issues due to Ron Hanson's recent election to the Mayor Position. Jon Winkel said that he has been working with Ron to keep him in the loop, he congratulated Ron Hanson and Shari Kiple on their election.

Aaron said that there was a house fire recently, he reached out to Lance Hedquist in South Sioux City and Mike Collett in Sioux City to express appreciation for their help during that event. There were several other agencies that were helpful such as the Air Guard.

Jon said the building debris will be there for awhile, it can't be hauled away yet. A fence will be erected around the area for a couple of weeks.

Aaron said that we will put an emergency abatement on the parcel so the City will recoup the costs.

9. COUNCIL MEMBER'S REPORTS & COMMENTS:

Mark Reinders congratulated Ryan Panowicz and Kirk Moriarty on their election. He thanked the Senior Fit group for finishing the cleaning of the chairs at the Community Center. He said the guys at the Compost Site have been doing a great job, it will be open Wednesday and Thursday from 8-5pm. He will be going to the Fireman's Banquet.

Ryan Panowicz congratulated the SBL Volleyball team on their good season. He thanked all the Veteran's out there for what they have-and-are giving up.

Kirk Moriarty congratulated Ron Hanson and Ryan Panowicz on their election. He commended Chief Muller and Chief Gaul for their work at the recent home fire. The scene was handled very professionally. He congratulated the Volleyball team on their season and wished the best of luck to the SBL Football team.

Andrea Johnson wished all the Veterans a Happy Veteran’s Day. She thanked the Police and Fire Chiefs for their efforts. She congratulated the SBL Volleyball team on their season and wished good luck to the SBL Football team. She congratulated Ryan Panowicz, Ron Hanson, Kirk Moriarty, and Shari Kiple on their election. She was excited that there was competition for City offices, she wanted to remind everyone that City Council meetings are open to the public, they are not secretive, they are the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month.

10. MAYOR'S REPORT:

Jon Winkel wished condolences to the family of Heidi Thompson, her son Mike Thompson works for the City, please keep their family in our prayers. Regarding Veteran's Day, he wanted to encourage people to support our First Responders and Veterans. He is thankful for the great athletic and academic programs in our community, he is disappointed that the bond issue failed by such a small margin, he is hoping to further support getting it passed. He is proud of how our community supports our school and both the academic and athletic programs. He congratulated all the student athletes and coaches and parents for making the programs successful under crowded conditions. He reminded people with the winter weather to be careful, we continue to work on the scooter ordinance. He is thankful to Kirk Moriarty and Ryan Panowicz for stepping up to serve on the City Council again, he is thankful Shari Kiple stepped up as well.

11. 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