City of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa - City Council Meeting Minutes (9/9/25)

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

Attendee Name Title Status

Ryan Panowicz Present

Mark Reinders Present

Kirk Moriarty Present

Andrea Johnson Assistant Mayor Pro Tem Remote

Ron Hanson Mayor Pro Tem Present

Jon Winkel Mayor Present

Mayor Jon Winkel began the meeting by swearing in a new police officer Steffani Kotz. Friends and family members of Steffani were present.

2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:

Motion by Ron Hanson, seconded by Kirk Moriarty to Approve the Agenda. Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:

3.aApprove the minutes of the August 26, 2025 Regular Meeting

3.bApprove the minutes of the September 4, 2025 Special Meeting

Motion by Ryan Panowicz, seconded by Ron Hanson to Approve the minutes of the August 26, 2025 Regular Meeting and the September 4, 2025 Special Meeting.

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

4. CITIZEN'S INPUT:

There was no citizen input.

5. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

5.aBills: Check numbers 92112 to 92215 in the amount of $330,879.33

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

5.a) Bills: Check numbers 92112 to 92215 in the amount of $330,879.33

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

Name Description

ABT MAILCOM CUSTOMER NOTICES/SEPT 25 BILL PROCESSING 2,628.83

AHLERS & COONEY PC LABOR RELATIONS 2,102.50

AMERICAN UNDERGROUND SUPPLY HYDRANT 3,902.34

APPEARA CLEAN LINENS/MATS 427.52

AT&T MOBILITY EMERGENCY LINE PHONES 544.19

BATTERIES PLUS 12 V BATTERIES 345.17

CARRIER CONTAINTER COMPANY SOLID WASTE 24,008.00

CHESTERMAN COMPANY  COMM CON DRINKS 313.92

CINTAS SUPPLIES 76.57

CITY OF SIOUX CITY UTILITIES AUG 2025 SEWER USAGE 57,205.24

COFFEE KING COFFEE 90.46

CORE & MAIN HYDRANT REPAIRS 2,134.73

CULLIGAN RENTAL FEE AND SALT DELIVERY 93.75

DA DAVIDSON & CO ANNUAL DISCLOSURE FILING 1,000.00

DAKOTA SUPPLY GROUP VANDENBERG CIRCLE 501.03

DEVALL, BRITTANY ELECTRIC DEPOSIT REFUND 90.97

DGR ENGINEERING SERVICES 28,346.40

DIAMOND VOGEL PAINT CENTER PAINT/SUPPLIES 148.13

DP SALES SAFETY BOOTS 203.50

EAKES OFFICE SOLUTIONS JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 96.00

ECHO ELECTRIC SUPPLY SHOP SUPPLIES 1,050.00

EMERGENCY SERVICES MARKETING IAMRESPONDING SUBSCRIPTION 899.00

ETTER, RYAN POOL RENTAL REFUND 170.00

FASTENAL MINOR EQUIPMENT 175.00

FELD FIRE ENGINE 7 REPAIR 4,212.00

FIRE SERVICE TRAINING BUREAU TESTING FEES 100.00

FLOYD RIVER MATERIALS INC RED ROCK 839.96

GALLS RETURN SHIPPING LABEL 7.99

GENERAL TRAFFIC CONTROLS INC REPAIRS 26,850.00

GROVES EMERGENCY LIGHTING COMPUTER UPGRADE IN CAR 1,056.39

HACH COMPANY SALT SOLUTION 560.95

HYDRAULIC SALES AND SERVICE CO BOBCAT REPAIRS 83.26

INTERSTATE POWDER COATINGS LIGHT POLES 1,594.44

IOWA PRISON INDUSTRIES SIGNS 1,798.75

JACKS UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT CLOTHING ALLOWANCE 623.40

JOHNSTON AUTOSTORE  BATTERIES 151.26

KINART, DILLION ELECTRIC DEPOSIT REFUND 33.11

L.P. GILL INC SOLID WASTE 159.30

LINDBLOM SERVICES INC PORTABLE TOILETS 640.00

LONG LINES LLC TELECOM EXP 1,865.88

LOWE'S BUILDING REPAIR/ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES 157.64

MACQUEEN EQUIPMENT INC SHIPPING 17.07

MIDAMERICAN ENERGY AUG 2025 GAS UTILITY 1,292.81

MIDWEST HONDA SUZUKI KUBOTA COUPLER 24.72

MOON RIVER AUTO RUT EQUIPMENT /MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR 112.00

PETTIGREW, BRYCE TIRE REPLACEMENT 230.98

PETTY CASH PETTY CASH FUND REPLENISHMENT 400.00

PIONEER AUTO 2023 RAM/TIRES 808.79

POMP'S TIRE SERVICE EQUIPMENT/SERVICE 115.00

POWERPLAY LT FARMINGTON PLAYGROUND EQUIP/INSTALLATION 113,305.00

QUICK LANE TIRE & AUTO CENTER 2020 FORD 1,025.87

RESCO LAG SCREW 390.00

RIVERSIDE TECHNOLOGIES INC NETWORK SUPPORT/SEP 2025/SERVER AGREEMENT 3,902.71

ROBERTSON IMPLEMENT CO EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES 92.28

ROJAS, INES ROOM DEPOSIT REFUND 400.00

SCHUMACHER ELEVATOR CO ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE 409.86

SERGEANT BLUFF ADVOCATE BACK PAGE/LEGALS 3,728.30

SERGEANT BLUFF FOOD PANTRY OCTOBER 2025 FOOD PANTRY EXPENSE 800.00

SIOUXLAND CONCRETE COMPANY 700 1ST ST 751.37

SIOUXLAND LOCK & KEY KEYS 44.50

SOOLAND BOBCAT REPAIRS 265.63

SPORTSENGINE INC SITEBUILDER 79.00

STAN HOUSTON EQUIPMENT CO INC BLASTING AGGREGATE 214.35

STATE CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS WASTEWATER PROGRAM 506.60

STATE HYGIENIC LABORATORY-AR LAB FEES 330.00

STRYKER SALES CORPORATION AED PADS 94.13

TITAN MACHINERY BRUSH CUTTER RENTAL 234.00

UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD CO PROJECT NUMBER 0805738 750.00

UTILITY EQUIPMENT COMPANY GASKET 132.24

VAN METER INDUSTRIAL INC TOOLS 44.73

VEENSTRA & KIMM INC 1ST STREET EAST/ECON DEVELOP/S LEWIS BLVD 5,516.00

VISA CARD - FINANCE INTERSTATE LIFT STATION 32.58

VISA CARD - LIBRARY BOOKS/CRAFT SUPPLIES/DVDS/GOOGLE/OFFICE SUPPLIES/ 703.46

VISA CARD - PARKS & REC BALLS/EQUIP/BLEACH/CANVAS/CARPLET CLEANER/PACKS PARTY 291.67

VISA CARD - PD CAR WASH MEMBERSHIPS/OFFICE SUPPLIES 148.71

VISA CARD - PUBLIC WORKS CERTIFICATION/CLEANING/PVD CANDY/MEAL 383.06

VISA CARD - TRAVEL CARD 1 FIRE TRNG/FIRE REPAIRS/OFFICE SUPP/ZOHO/ZOOM/QTRLY LUNCH 2,634.50

VISA CARD - TRAVEL CARD 2 INSPEC. BOOTS/PHONE CASE/SUPPLIES/VOICE RECORDER

354.31

WESCO RECEIVABLES CORP ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES/RED FLAGS 2,291.72

WESTERN AREA POWER ADMIN AUG 2025  POWER PURCHASED 19,561.80

WOODBURY COUNTY TREASURER PROP TAX/706-708 D STREET/BAKER PRAIRIE LOT 272.00

ZIMCO SUPPLY CO CHEMICALS/GRASS SEED 900.00

TOTAL: 330,879.33

6. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS:

6.aOpen Public Hearing on Proposal to Enter into a Sewer Revenue Loan Disbursement Agreement ($110,000) - SRF West Ridge Road Project

Motion by Kirk Moriarty, seconded by Ron Hanson to Open the Public Hearing at 5:37 pm. Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

6.bPublic Hearing

There were no comments received from the public.

6.cClose Public Hearing

Motion by Ryan Panowicz, seconded by Kirk Moriarty to Close the Public Hearing at 5:38 pm.

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

6.dRES 25-35 Resolution taking additional action with respect to a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and authorizing, approving and securing the payment of a

$110,000 Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement Anticipation Project Note (IFA Interim Loan and Disbursement Agreement)

Motion by Ron Hanson, seconded by Ryan Panowicz to Approve RES 25-35 Resolution taking additional action with respect to a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and authorizing, approving and securing the payment of a $110,000 Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement Anticipation Project Note (IFA Interim Loan and Disbursement Agreement).

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

6.eOpen Public Hearing on Proposal to Enter into a Water Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement ($110,000) - SRF West Ridge Road Project

Motion by Ron Hanson, seconded by Kirk Moriarty to Open the Public Hearing at 5:40 pm. Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

6.fPublic Hearing

There were no comments received from the public.

6.gClose Public Hearing

Motion by Kirk Moriarty, seconded by Mark Reinders to Close the Public Hearing at 5:41 pm.

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

6.hRES 25-36 Resolution taking additional action with respect to a Water Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and authorizing, approving and securing the payment of a

$110,000 Water Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement Anticipation Project Note (IFA Interim Loan and Disbursement Agreement)

Motion by Ryan Panowicz, seconded by Kirk Moriarty to Approve RES 25-36 Resolution taking additional action with respect to a Water Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and authorizing, approving and securing the payment of a $110,000 Water Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement Anticipation Project Note (IFA Interim Loan and Disbursement Agreement).

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

6.iOpen Public Hearing on Proposal to enter into a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement ($310,000) - SRF C Street Project

Motion by Ron Hanson, seconded by Mark Reinders to Open the Public Hearing at 5:43 pm. Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

6.jPublic Hearing

There were no comments received from the public.

6.kClose Public Hearing

Motion by Mark Reinders, seconded by Ron Hanson to Close the Public Hearing at 5:43 pm. Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

6.lRES 25-37 Resolution taking additional action with respect to a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and authorizing, approving and securing the payment of a

$310,000 Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement Anticipation Project Note (IFA Interim Loan and Disbursement Agreement)

Motion by Kirk Moriarty, seconded by Ryan Panowicz to Approve RES 25-37 Resolution taking additional action with respect to a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and authorizing, approving and securing the payment of a $310,000 Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement Anticipation Project Note (IFA Interim Loan and Disbursement Agreement).

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

6.mOpen Public Hearing on Proposal to enter into a Water Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement ($310,000) - SRF C Street Project

Motion by Kirk Moriarty, seconded by Mark Reinders to Open the Public Hearing at 5:45 pm.

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

6.nPublic Hearing

There were no comments received from the public.

6.oClose Public Hearing

Motion by Ryan Panowicz, seconded by Ron Hanson to Close the Public Hearing at 5:46 pm.

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

6.pRES 25-38 Resolution taking additional action with respect to a Water Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and authorizing, approving and securing the payment of a

$310,000 Water Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement Anticipation Project Note (IFA Interim Loan and Disbursement Agreement)

Motion by Mark Reinders, seconded by Kirk Moriarty to Approve RES 25-38 Resolution taking additional action with respect to a Water Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and authorizing, approving and securing the payment of a $310,000 Water Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement Anticipation Project Note (IFA Interim Loan and Disbursement Agreement)

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

6.qDiscussion on Possible Table Sponsorship for Big Bash Event

Jon Winkel said that a part of the proceeds from the Big Bash event will help fund the joint Career Academy venture between the school and the City's Fire Department.

The consensus was that the City will sponsor a table at Big Bash.

6.rAmerican Legion Request for Approval and City Assistance with Modifications to the Legion Memorial Area at the Recreation Complex

Terry Hughes with the American Legion explained that the Memorial at the Rec Complex has fallen on hard times. They would like to improve it. There have been problems with weed control because it can't be sprayed due to it's proximity to the wells. There are also cracks and other issues. They would like to stack the bricks in a formation rather than having them placed in the ground. The area needs to be leveled and the berms removed.

Jerry Logemann said they want to do it in phases. They want to level the ground, moving or changing the flag poles, make changes to the lighting, reduce the required maintenance of the area, and make it easy to mow.

There was extended discussion about the layout, the needed removal of trees, making it more visible to the public, the process of handling donated memorial benches, and the temporary storage of the bricks at a city building.

Motion by Kirk Moriarty, seconded by Ryan Panowicz to Approve the American Legion's Request for the City to assist with the American Legion's project to modify the Legion

Memorial area under the guidance of the Public Works Department. Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

6.sApproval of Payment to Sioux City Police Department for 3.5% Share of Regional Motorola Contract Implementation

Mark Reinders asked how much this costs?

Jason Kvidera said that is $33,600. It is part of the 28E Agreement, it will be paid by LOST funds.

Motion by Mark Reinders, seconded by Ryan Panowicz to Approve Payment to Sioux City Police Department for 3.5% Share of Regional Motorola Contract Implementation

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

6.tCouncil Review of Minor Subdivision Application Called "A Portion of Lot 3 Sergeant Bluff Park Addition" (Dogwood Area)

Jon Winkel said that this will create lots that are approximately 2 acres. One smaller lot (Lot E) will remain available to develop a road to connect to Dogwood if the Jorgensen property is developed.

6.uRES 25-30 Accepting Minor Subdivision of "A Portion of Lot 3 Sergeant Bluff Park Addition"

Motion by Ron Hanson, seconded by Kirk Moriarty to Approve RES 25-30 Accepting Minor Subdivision of "A Portion of Lot 3 Sergeant Bluff Park Addition".

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

6.vApproval of Semi-Final Pay Estimate to Steve Harris Construction for the Loess Hills Scenic Trail Project (IDOT# TAP-U-6890(611)--8I-97)

Jason Kvidera said that there will be retainage in the amount of $25,163 after this pay estimate.

Motion by Kirk Moriarty, seconded by Mark Reinders to Approve Semi-Final Pay Estimate to Steve Harris Construction for the Loess Hills Scenic Trail Project (IDOT# TAP-U- 6890(611)--8I-97).

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

Ron Hanson asked with the light poles will be bricked.

Jason said that we will do that as soon as we receive the materials.

Kirk Moriarty said that on the north side there was a worker who was tilling it, what was occurring?

Jason said that when the wire was knifed for the permanent poles, they have to go back out and scratch it up so that it can be reseeded.

6.wMove the Compost Site Clean-Up Week from November to October

Jason Kvidera said that in the prior year we had the clean up week in October. This would be October 20-25th. The Compost Site will still remain open until November 8th.

Motion by Kirk Moriarty, seconded by Ron Hanson to Approve Moving the Compost Site Clean-Up Week to October 20-25th.

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

7. RESOLUTION(S):

7.aRES 25-39 Approve Destruction of Records According to the Records Retention Manual Motion by Mark Reinders, seconded by Ryan Hanson to Approve RES 25-39 Approve Destruction of Records According to the Records Retention Manual.

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

7.bRES 25-36 Establish A Special Reserve Peace Officer Position, Appointment, And Set Compensation

Jon Winkel explained that we have a Police Chief who is able to respond to some medical calls because he serves on the Volunteer Fire Department, additionally we have a Fire Chief that we would like to create a position for to permit him to operate as a Reserve Officer if needed. This has been reviewed by City Attorney.

Mark Reinders asked what the compensation would be?

Danny Christoffers stated that this position would serve without any additional compensation.

Motion by Andrea Johnson, seconded by Kirk Moriarty to Approve RES 25-40 Establish A Special Reserve Peace Officer Position, Appointment, And Set Compensation.

Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

8. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:

A written report was provided.

9. COUNCIL MEMBER'S REPORTS & COMMENTS:

Mark Reinders asked for an update on the Kiwanis Pond.

Jason Kvidera said that water is going back in and it's filling up. It needs to be cleaned up and seeded. The outdoor learning center is in storage and will be used. He has contacted the appropriate entities to begin the process of getting fish and the proper wildflowers.

Mark also thanked the Senior Fit group for cleaning 250 chairs at the Recreation Center.

Ryan Panowicz said that he appreciates the Clean Up Week at the Compost Site being moved to October, many people like that idea.

Kirk Moriarty also stated that he appreciates the Senior Fit group cleaning the chairs at the Recreation Center. Last week he did the final walkthrough at the pool with Dan Hospers and Tyler Tweet. He commended the community on the smooth traffic flow after the football game on Friday. He appreciated the Sergeant Bluff Advocate having an article about electric scooters that are being driven by kids.

Andrea Johnson said that with the help of Aaron Lincoln, Jason Kvidera, she was able to get video of the rough crossing at 1st Street and provide that to the representative at the Union Pacific Railroad.

Ron Hanson said that he went to a SIMPCO policy meeting last Thursday. CommCon had a great turnout, everyone was excited about Kwik Star coming to town. He received a very positive comment about how informed and transparent Chad Janzen was with information regarding the school bond. He also wanted to remind people not to forget Patriot's Day (9/11).

10. MAYOR'S REPORT:

Jon Winkel said that he received a lot of comments about CommCon appreciating the amount of information that was put out. He also wanted to continue to emphasize the importance of safety in town, kids are still utilizing scooters, sometimes with more than one kid on them.

11. ADJOURNMENT:

Motion by Kirk Moriarty, seconded by Ryan Panowicz to Adjourn at 6:26 pm. Motion Carried. [Unanimous]

Mayor/Mayor Pro-Tem

Attest:

Danny Christoffers, City Clerk