Sergeant Bluff, IA

City Council

The Sergeant Bluff City Council will consider establishing a Public Works Director position, including setting wages and authorizing the City Administrator to post it. They will also discuss an ordinance for residential urban revitalization and a potential commercial version, and vote on a settlement with the owners of 219 Topaz Drive. Consent items include liquor license renewals, new volunteer fire/EMS approvals, and payment of bills totaling $499,306.15.

• Approval of settlement and mutual release agreement with owners of 219 Topaz Drive
• Resolution RES 26-19 obligating funds for economic development tax rebate to Precision Landscaping and Construction, LLC
• First reading of ORD 775 amending Chapter 155 Sign Regulation
• Liquor license renewal for Pub 52 and new license for Hawks Coffee Shop
• Bills totaling $499,306.15

City Council

The Sergeant Bluff City Council is holding a special meeting to hear an appeal of an order to remove a vicious dog from the city, involving a resident at 1611 Forsling St. After the hearing, the council will vote to affirm or reverse the order. The agenda contains only this one substantive item, along with routine procedural steps.

• Hearing on appeal of order to remove vicious dog from city
• Council decision to affirm or reverse the removal order
• Property address: 1611 Forsling St

The Sergeant Bluff City Council voted 3-2 to reverse the order to remove a vicious dog from 1611 Forsling St, subject to the owner completing five conditions within 60 days. The conditions include fence reinforcement, updated vaccinations, a training program, genetic testing showing the dog is 49% or less pit bull, and neutering. The decision followed a hearing where the owner and neighbor presented evidence and testimony.

• Reversed order to remove vicious dog from 1611 Forsling St (3-2)
• Required fence reinforcement and review by Building Inspector
• Required dog vaccinations be brought up-to-date with documentation
• Required initiation of a training program with written documentation
• Required genetic testing showing dog is 49% or less pit bull breed
• Required dog to be neutered with written documentation

City Council

This is a special meeting with no legislative decisions or public hearings. The agenda consists solely of procedural steps to call the meeting to order, travel the parade route, and adjourn.

• Council will gather at the Public Works building at 100 Bluffs Blvd
• Council will travel the parade route for the Pioneer Valley Days Parade

The Sergeant Bluff City Council held a special meeting on August 14, 2026, solely to travel the Pioneer Valley Days parade route. No formal decisions, resolutions, or votes were made; the only action was a unanimous motion to adjourn.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:35pm (unanimous)

City Council

The Sergeant Bluff City Council will hold a regular meeting with routine approvals, including minutes, consent agenda items, and several personnel and license actions. Notable items include a liquor license renewal for Kwik Star, approval of new fire/EMS volunteers, introduction of a new police officer, and a special liquor license for Pub 52's Rock the Bluff concert. The meeting also includes department head reports and citizen input.

• Approve bills totaling $496,409.43 (checks 93987-94040, ACH 90000009-9000015)
• Liquor license renewal for Kwik Star
• Special liquor license for Pub 52 for Rock the Bluff Concert on August 16th
• Introduction and swearing in of new Police Officer Josh Taylor
• Approval of new Fire/EMS volunteer Tanner Sands and transfer of Daniel Hernandez

The City Council approved a special liquor license for Pub 52 for the Rock the Bluff concert on August 15, pending submission of an agreement with Pioneer Auto and a detailed sketch of the premises. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a liquor license renewal, fire department volunteer transfers, and bills totaling $496,409.43. A new police officer was sworn in, and the council heard a request for drainage improvements in Old Town.

• Approved special liquor license for Pub 52 for Rock the Bluff concert (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including liquor license renewal, fire volunteer transfers, and bills totaling $496,409.43 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 14, 2026 with correction (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The Sergeant Bluff City Council will hold a regular meeting with routine items like approving minutes and bills. The main discussion items are a potential parking lot repair at the Community Center and a proposal to re-establish the Public Works Director position, including setting wages and authorizing the City Administrator to post the job. A grant award presentation to the Fire Rescue Department's Foundation is also scheduled during citizen input.

• Approval of bills totaling $380,292.65 (checks 94041-94109, ACH 90000016-90000032)
• Discussion and potential approval of parking lot repair at the Community Center
• Presentation on re-establishing the Public Works Director position
• Approval to establish Public Works Director position, set wage range, and authorize posting
• Presentation of grant award to Fire Rescue Department's Foundation

The City Council unanimously approved two bids from K.P. Construction for parking lot repairs at the Community Center, totaling $47,350, using Road Use Tax funds. The council also discussed re-establishing the Public Works Director position but took no action, deferring further discussion. Citizen input included requests to remove Flock cameras and to study maple tree decline.

• Approved $20,650 bid for Community Center parking lot repair (8-inch concrete) (unanimous)
• Approved $26,700 bid for Community Center parking lot repair (8-inch concrete) (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 28, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved bills totaling $380,292.65 (unanimous)
• No action taken on re-establishing Public Works Director position

City Council

The Sergeant Bluff City Council will hold its regular meeting on July 14, 2026, covering routine approvals, citizen input, and several discussion/action items. Key topics include fireworks at the Recreation Complex for Pioneer Valley Days, special event permits for a car show and Rock the Bluff, potential direction on commercial abatement, and the Northern Natural Gas Pipeline Replacement Project. The council will also consider a resolution amending the employee matrix and approve consent agenda items including a tax abatement and bill payments.

• Tax abatement for 503 Zach Road
• Bills totaling $45,160.91 (checks 93863-93903) and $386,891.51 (checks 93865-93986, ACH 90000000-9000008)
• Discussion on fireworks at Recreation Complex for Pioneer Valley Days
• Special event permits for Show N Shine Car Show and Rock the Bluff (August 15)
• Resolution 26-18 amending Employee Matrix for Departments

The City Council approved two special event permits: the Show N Shine Car Show for Pioneer Valley Days and the Rock the Bluff concert on August 15th, the latter pending submission of parking and signage plans and notification of nearby businesses. The council also gave consensus to allow a fireworks display at the Recreation Complex for Pioneer Valley Days, with details to be finalized by staff. Consent agenda items were approved, including a tax abatement for 503 Zach Road and bills totaling $432,052.42.

• Approved Show N Shine Car Show special event permit (unanimous)
• Approved Rock the Bluff special event permit, pending parking plan, signage plan, and business notification (unanimous)
• Council consensus to allow fireworks at Recreation Complex for Pioneer Valley Days on August 15th
• Approved consent agenda: tax abatement for 503 Zach Road and bills totaling $432,052.42 (unanimous)
• Approved RES 26-18 amending the Employee Matrix for Departments (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 23, 2026 regular meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Sergeant Bluff City Council will hold its regular meeting on June 23, 2026, at 5:30 PM. They will discuss and potentially approve a fire department brush truck purchase using 2026 GO Bond funds, approve final payments for the 220th Street/Old Hwy 75 watermain project, and consider a drainage ditch cleanout by Barcon LLC. The council will also vote on resolutions adopting a regional hazard mitigation plan, amending financial management policies, and approving a mutual aid agreement with the Air Force. An ordinance regulating personal electric vehicles (e-bikes, scooters) will have its second reading, with a possible motion to waive the third reading.

• Fire Department Brush Truck Purchase with 2026 GO Bond Funds
• Final Acceptance and Final Payments to SubSurfCo for 220th Street/Old Hwy 75 Watermain Project
• Approval of Drainage Ditch Cleanout by Barcon LLC
• RES 26-15 Adopting 2026 Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan
• ORD 774 Amending Chapter 77 Regulating Personal Electric Vehicles (Second Reading)

The Sergeant Bluff City Council unanimously approved the purchase of a new fire department brush truck from Feld Fire for $227,653, funded by 2026 GO Bond funds. They also approved final payments for the 220th Street/Old Hwy 75 watermain project, a drainage ditch cleanout by Barcon LLC, and several resolutions and ordinances, including the second reading of an ordinance regulating personal electric vehicles.

• Approved $227,653 brush truck purchase from Feld Fire (unanimous)
• Approved final acceptance and payments to SubSurfCo for watermain project (unanimous)
• Approved drainage ditch cleanout by Barcon LLC (unanimous)
• Adopted RES 26-15 Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Amended financial management policies via RES 26-16 (unanimous)
• Approved mutual aid agreement with 185th Refueling Wing via RES 26-17 (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of ORD 774 on personal electric vehicles (unanimous)
• Waived third reading of ORD 774 (unanimous)

City Council

The Sergeant Bluff City Council is meeting to approve routine items and take action on several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include setting employee salaries for the next fiscal year, final approval of electric and water rate increases, and a first reading of rules for personal electric vehicles. The council will also discuss residential tax abatement expiring in December 2026 and approve annual utility write-offs.

• RES 26-14: Setting salaries and wages for city employees FY26-27
• ORD 772: Electric service rates with/without load management (third reading)
• ORD 773: Water rates for service and bulk water sales (third reading)
• ORD 774: Regulating motorized scooters, e-bikes, and personal transport vehicles (first reading)
• Tobacco license renewals for Casey's and Circle S Bluff Stop

The Sergeant Bluff City Council unanimously approved annual utility/accounts receivable write-offs, a resolution setting FY26-27 salaries for non-union staff, and third readings of ordinances amending electric and water rates. They also held a first reading of an ordinance regulating personal electric vehicles. A discussion on the expiring residential tax abatement program was held but no decision was made.

• Approved annual utility/accounts receivable write-offs (unanimous)
• Approved RES 26-14 setting salaries and wages for FY26-27 (unanimous)
• Approved ORD 772 amending electric service rates (third reading, unanimous)
• Approved ORD 773 amending water rates (third reading, unanimous)
• Approved ORD 774 regulating personal electric vehicles (first reading, unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including tobacco license renewals, tax abatements, and library board appointment (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will approve a development agreement for Baker Prairie Bluff Phase 2 and a transportation services agreement with Sioux City Transit System. The body will also conduct second readings on amendments to electric and water rates. Additionally, the council will approve new Fire Department and EMS volunteer appointments and process bills totaling $268,485.39.

• Authorization of Development Agreement with Baker Prairie Bluff LLC for Baker Prairie Bluff Phase 2 PUD
• Approval of FY 2026-2027 Transportation Services Agreement with Sioux City Transit System
• Second Reading of ORD 772 amending Electric Services Rates
• Second Reading of ORD 773 amending Water Rates for Service and Bulk Water Sales
• Approval of bills (Check numbers 93574 to 93648) in the amount of $268,485.39

The City Council unanimously tabled the development agreement for Baker Prairie Bluff Phase 2 to allow the developer more time for review. They approved the FY 2026-2027 transportation services agreement with Sioux City Transit System and a new lease agreement with Warrior Snow, subject to adding a use for fall football storage. The council also approved second readings of ordinances amending electric and water rates, and discussed a first reading of an ordinance regulating personal electric vehicles, with consensus to require minors to wear helmets.

• Tabled RES 26-13 Authorizing Development Agreement with Baker Prairie Bluff LLC for Phase 2 PUD (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026-2027 Transportation Services Agreement with Sioux City Transit System (unanimous)
• Approved new lease agreement with Warrior Snow, subject to modification for fall football use (unanimous)
• Approved ORD 772 Amending Electric Services Rates (second reading, unanimous)
• Approved ORD 773 Amending Water Rates for Service and Bulk Water Sales (second reading, unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including new fire/EMS volunteers and $268,485.39 in bills (unanimous)

City Council

The Sergeant Bluff City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on amending the current fiscal year budget, consider a written consent request to allow chickens at 2604 Wilde Street, and discuss first readings of ordinances changing electric and water rates. The agenda also includes routine consent items like a tobacco license renewal and a roads maintenance agreement.

• Public hearing and resolution to amend FY ending June 2026 budget
• Request for written consent to keep chickens at 2604 Wilde Street
• First reading of ORD. 772 amending electric service rates (with/without load management)
• First reading of ORD. 773 amending water rates for service and bulk water sales
• Consent agenda: bills totaling $287,056.99 (checks) and $25,002.88 (ACH)

The Sergeant Bluff City Council unanimously approved a budget amendment for FY ending June 2026, granted written consent for six chickens at 2604 Wilde Street, and approved a transportation agreement with SRTS. The council also passed first readings of ordinances to raise electric rates by 10% and water rates by 4% over three years.

• Approved RES 26-12 amending current budget for FY ending June 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved written consent for six chickens at 2604 Wilde Street (unanimous)
• Approved FY26-27 transportation agreement with SRTS (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ORD. 772 raising electric rates 10% (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ORD. 773 raising water rates 4% over three years (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including tobacco license renewal, agreements, and bills totaling $287,056.99 (unanimous)

City Council

The Sergeant Bluff City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 28, 2026, with several discussion and action items. Key items include a proposal from Warrior Snow, an amendment to Chapter 77 regarding e-scooters, e-bikes, and PEVs, setting a public hearing for the FY25/26 budget amendment, and approving bids for a new end loader and a sidewalk project. The council will also consider a special event permit for the American Legion's 'Thunder on the Missouri' and a development agreement for Baker Prairie Bluff Phase 2.

• Proposal from Warrior Snow
• Chapter 77 amendment discussion (E-Scooters, E-Bikes, PEVs)
• Set public hearing for FY25/26 Budget Amendment (May 12, 5:30 pm)
• Bid approval for New End Loader
• Bid approval for Warrior Road Sidewalk from Kingston Circle to South Lewis Blvd

The Sergeant Bluff City Council approved several key items: a new Case 621G2 end loader from Titan Machinery for $172,093 after trade-in, a $57,725 sidewalk bid from KP Construction, and the FY 2026-27 insurance renewals. They also set a public hearing for the FY25/26 budget amendment and approved a special event permit for the American Legion's 'Thunder on the Missouri.' A request to keep chickens was discussed but no decision made, and a development agreement for Baker Prairie Bluff was discussed but not finalized.

• Approved purchase of Case 621G2 end loader from Titan Machinery for $172,093 (unanimous)
• Approved $57,725 bid from KP Construction for Warrior Road sidewalk (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for FY25/26 budget amendment for May 12 at 5:30 pm (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026-27 dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance renewal (unanimous)
• Approved RES 26-11 authorizing FY 2026 transfers (unanimous)
• Approved ORD 771 decreasing Parks Board membership, third reading (unanimous)
• Approved special event permit for American Legion 'Thunder on the Missouri' on May 24 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including liquor license renewals, proclamations, and $719,718.53 in bills (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council holds a special meeting to conduct public hearings on Essential and General Purpose Loan Agreements. It will vote on Resolution 26-09 to levy taxes for General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2026. The council also approves a drainage ditch study update and takes a first reading on an ordinance regulating personal electric vehicles.

• Resolution 26-09: Levy taxes to pay General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2026
• Public hearings on Essential Purpose and General Purpose Loan Agreements
• Approval of Drainage Ditch Study Update by McClure Engineering
• Ordinance 770 (First Reading): Amends Chapter 77 to regulate motorized scooters and electric bicycles

The Sergeant Bluff City Council held public hearings and unanimously approved resolutions to enter into essential purpose and general purpose loan agreements, combining them into General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2026, with a maximum essential purpose loan of $2.1 million. The council also set a public hearing for the full budget adoption on April 14, 2026, and approved the first reading of an ordinance regulating personal electric vehicles, with amendments to prohibit class 1 e-scooters at the Recreation Complex.

• Approved agenda with removal of drainage ditch study update item (unanimous)
• Opened and closed public hearings for essential purpose and general purpose loan agreements (unanimous)
• Approved RES 26-09 for general obligation loan agreements and bond levy (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for full budget adoption on April 14, 2026 at 5:30 pm (unanimous)
• Approved ORD 770 first reading with amendments to prohibit e-scooters at Recreation Complex (unanimous)

City Council

The Sergeant Bluff City Council is holding a special meeting to open and close a public hearing on the property tax levy. No specific levy amount or rate is listed on the agenda, so the council is only scheduled to discuss and potentially take action on the levy as presented.

• Public hearing on property tax levy
• Discussion/action on property tax levy

The City Council held a public hearing on the property tax levy. No comments were received from the public. The debt service levy will increase by 35 cents, with all other levy rates remaining the same. The hearing was closed and the meeting adjourned without any formal action on the levy.

• Opened property tax levy public hearing (unanimous)
• Closed property tax levy public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will approve the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget following a public hearing. The agenda includes approving a semi-final pay estimate to Steve Harris Construction for the First Street Reconstruction Project and an engineering agreement for C Street water main improvements. Additionally, the council will vote on two ordinances regarding Parks Board membership and personal electric vehicles.

• Approval of the City of Sergeant Bluff Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (RES 25-10)
• Approval of Pay Estimate #8 (Semi-Final) to Steve Harris Construction for the First Street Reconstruction Project
• Approval of Engineering Agreement with DGR for C Street Water Main Improvements and W Ridge Road Extension
• ORD 771: Amending Chapter 23 to Decrease Parks Board Membership (Second Reading)
• ORD 770: Amending Chapter 77 to Regulate Personal Electric Vehicles (Second Reading)

The Sergeant Bluff City Council approved the purchase of a Case 621G2 end loader from Titan Machinery for $172,093 after trade-in, and awarded a $57,725 sidewalk construction bid to KP Construction for Warrior Road. The Council also set a public hearing for May 12 on the FY25/26 budget amendment, approved a special event permit for the American Legion's 'Thunder on the Missouri,' and approved the FY 2026-27 insurance renewals. A request to keep six chickens was discussed but no decision was made, and a development agreement for Baker Prairie Bluff Phase 2 was discussed but tabled for a future meeting.

• Approved purchase of Case 621G2 end loader from Titan Machinery for $172,093 (unanimous)
• Approved $57,725 bid from KP Construction for Warrior Road sidewalk (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for FY25/26 budget amendment for May 12 at 5:30 pm (unanimous)
• Approved special event permit for American Legion 'Thunder on the Missouri' on May 24 (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026-27 dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance renewal (unanimous)
• Approved RES 26-11 authorizing FY 2026 transfers (unanimous)
• Approved ORD 771 decreasing Parks Board membership, third reading (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including liquor license renewals, proclamations, and $719,718.53 in bills (unanimous)

03-31-26 COUNCIL VIDEO

City Council

The City Council will approve approximately $171,695.88 in bills and ACH transactions. The body will also decide on a legal engagement for 2026 General Obligation borrowing and an agreement with MidAmerican Energy to extend electric infrastructure along Dogwood Trail. Additionally, the council will discuss potential action on terminating the agreement with the Warrior Snow Owner and amending ordinances for personal transport vehicles.

• Approval of bills (checks 93162-93229) totaling $145,898.60 and ACH transactions totaling $25,797.28
• Approval of agreement with MidAmerican Energy to extend electric infrastructure along Dogwood Trail
• Authorization for City Administrator to execute engagement letter with Dorsey Whitney for legal services for anticipated 2026 GO borrowing
• Resolution RES 26-07 setting dates for public hearings on General Obligation Loan Agreements
• Ordinance ORD 770 amending Chapter 77 regarding Motorized Scooters, Electric Bicycles, and Other Personal Transport Vehicles

The Sergeant Bluff City Council unanimously approved an agreement with MidAmerican Energy to extend electric infrastructure along Dogwood Trail, with the city providing conduit installation and MidAmerican pulling wire and connecting equipment. The Council also approved a 30-day delay on terminating the Warrior Snow agreement, a farmers market application, several resolutions, and a consent agenda including a tax abatement and bills. No action was taken on a proposed ordinance regarding motorized scooters and electric bicycles.

• Approved agreement with MidAmerican Energy to extend electric infrastructure along Dogwood Trail (unanimous)
• Delayed termination of Warrior Snow agreement by 30 days to allow owner to present proposal (unanimous)
• Approved farmers market application and designated Laura Johnson as market manager for 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including tax abatement for 504 Kingston Circle and bills totaling $171,695.88 (unanimous)
• Authorized City Administrator to execute engagement letter with Dorsey Whitney for 2026 GO borrowing (unanimous)
• Approved RES 26-04 for SIMPCO TAP Grant for S. Lewis Blvd. Trail Loop Phase 1 (unanimous)
• Approved RES 26-06 Employee Matrix for Departments (unanimous)
• Approved RES 26-07 setting public hearing date for GO loan agreements on March 31, 2026 (unanimous)

City Council

The Sergeant Bluff City Council will hold its regular meeting on March 24, 2026, at 5:30 PM in Council Chambers. The agenda includes routine approvals (minutes, consent agenda), a presentation from the Safe Routes to School/Complete Streets Committee, a proclamation for National Library Week, and action on a quote for playground equipment surfacing at the Recreation Complex and Change Order #2 for the First Street Reconstruction Project. Two ordinances will have first readings: one amending Chapter 77 on motorized scooters and electric bicycles, and another decreasing Parks Board membership.

• Approval of quote for playground equipment surfacing at the Recreation Complex
• Approval of Change Order #2 for First Street Reconstruction Project (IDOT# STP-U-6890-611-70-97)
• First reading of ORD 770 amending Chapter 77 (motorized scooters, electric bicycles)
• First reading of ORD 771 decreasing Parks Board membership
• Tobacco license renewal for Kwik Star; bills totaling $297,870.49

The Council held the first reading of an ordinance to regulate motorized scooters and electric bicycles, with consensus to raise age limits and add a registration system; final action is set for March 31. They also approved a $68,642 quote for playground surfacing and a change order for the First Street project. A separate ordinance to reduce the Parks Board from seven to five members passed its first reading. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $68,642 playground equipment surfacing quote from Play Pro (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #2 for First Street Reconstruction Project (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ORD 771 reducing Parks Board membership to five (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including tobacco license renewal and $297,870.49 in bills (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 10, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled ORD 770 scooter ordinance to March 31 special meeting (no action taken)

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City Council

The Sergeant Bluff City Council will hold public hearings and consider awarding a contract for the Electric Distribution Improvements 2026 Project. They will also set a date for the property tax levy public hearing, amend fee schedules, and approve routine appointments and bills.

• Public hearing and contract award for Electric Distribution Improvements 2026 Project
• Resolution 26-05 amending fee schedules for rates and fees
• Set date for 2026-27 Property Tax Levy Public Hearing
• Appoint Rick Zarkos to Library Board of Trustees (term ends 6/30/2031)
• Bills totaling $255,518.96 (checks 93087-93150)

The City Council awarded the Electric Distribution Improvements 2026 Project contract to Builders Electric, the lowest bidder, after a public hearing and adoption of plans. The council also approved a fee schedule amendment (RES 26-05) and set a public hearing date for the property tax levy. All votes were unanimous.

• Awarded Electric Distribution Improvements 2026 contract to Builders Electric (unanimous)
• Adopted plans, specs, and contract form for Electric Distribution Improvements 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved RES 26-05 amending fee schedules, clarifying special meeting fees apply to public requests (unanimous)
• Set property tax levy public hearing for March 31 at 5:30 pm (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: appointed Rick Zarkos to Library Board, approved new fire/EMS volunteer, paid $255,518.96 in bills (unanimous; Johnson abstained on volunteer item)
• Approved minutes of Feb 10 and Feb 12 meetings (unanimous)

City Council

The Sergeant Bluff City Council will hold a regular meeting on February 10, 2026, at 5:30 PM in Council Chambers. The agenda includes approval of minutes from prior budget and regular meetings, consent agenda items (appointments and bills), and discussion/action on a drainage ditch study update and a 2026 Little League baseball lease agreement. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major ordinances or rezoning items listed.

• Approve drainage ditch study update by McClure Engineering
• Discuss and approve 2026 Little League Baseball Lease Agreement
• Re-appoint Laurie Beardsley to Planning & Zoning Commission (term to 1/31/31)
• Appoint Jerry Shaffer to Board of Adjustment (term to 1/31/30)
• Approve bills: checks #93004-93086 totaling $178,422.13 and ACH transactions $27,474.08

The City Council approved the 2026 Little League Baseball Lease Agreement with the annual lease cost reduced to $1.00, formalizing the agreement previously handled by MOUs. A motion to table the Drainage Ditch Study Update by McClure Engineering to the February 24th meeting was approved unanimously. The council also approved consent agenda items including appointments to boards and payment of bills totaling $205,896.21.

• Approved 2026 Little League Baseball Lease Agreement with $1.00 annual lease cost (unanimous)
• Tabled Drainage Ditch Study Update by McClure Engineering to Feb 24 meeting (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Laurie Beardsley to Planning & Zoning Commission Position #4 (unanimous)
• Appointed Jerry Shaffer to Board of Adjustment Position #4 (unanimous)
• Appointed John Leigh to Parks Board Position #2 (unanimous)
• Approved bills: checks $178,422.13 and ACH $27,474.08 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Jan 26, 27, 29 meetings (unanimous)

City Council

The Sergeant Bluff City Council is holding its sixth budget workshop meeting to review updated budgets and a tax levy proposal for fiscal year 2026-27. The agenda includes only this discussion/action item, with no other business listed.

• FY 26-27 Budget Meeting #6 - Overall Review
• Updated Budgets and Tax Levy Proposal

The City Council held its sixth budget meeting for FY 26-27, discussing the overall budget and tax levy proposal. No formal action was taken on the budget or levy; the only decision was to adjourn.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:30 pm (unanimous)

02-10-26 COUNCIL VIDEO

City Council

The Sergeant Bluff City Council will hold an appeal hearing regarding the denial of a rental certificate renewal for 605 4th Street, with potential action following. The council will also hold a public hearing on a proposed exchange of public property with KARS Investments, potentially approving Resolution 26-03. Consent agenda items include liquor license renewals, parks board appointments, and volunteer fire/EMS appointments.

• Appeal hearing for denial of rental certificate renewal at 605 4th Street
• Public hearing on exchange of public property with KARS Investments
• Resolution 26-03 approving property exchange and use of public funds
• Liquor license renewals for Dollar General and Kalico Kates
• Bills totaling $264,555.25 (checks 92818-93003)

The City Council unanimously approved a 60-day extension for the denial of the rental certificate renewal for 605 4th Street, allowing time for a structural report from an Iowa contractor and a gas pressure check. The council also unanimously approved a resolution (RES 26-03) for the exchange and transfer of public property with KARS Investments. All consent agenda items, including liquor license renewals, board appointments, and $264,555.25 in bills, were approved unanimously.

• Extended rental certificate denial for 605 4th Street by 60 days (unanimous)
• Approved RES 26-03 for property exchange with KARS Investments (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including liquor license renewals for Dollar General and Kalico Kates (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Gloria Hawks, Angie Van Otterloo, Colin Tague to Parks Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Bill Dalke, Dustin Estabrook to Parks Board (unanimous)
• Approved four Fire Department & EMS volunteers (unanimous)
• Approved bills totaling $264,555.25 (unanimous)
• Updated bank signature cards for Pioneer Bank accounts (unanimous)

01-27-26 COUNCIL VIDEO

City Council

The City of Sergeant Bluff City Council is holding a budget workshop meeting on January 26, 2026. The agenda consists solely of a discussion and action item for the fourth meeting of the FY 26-27 budget process. No specific dollar amounts, ordinances, or final decisions are listed in the provided text.

• FY 26-27 Budget Meeting #4 covering Library, P&Z, Museum, and Econ Dev

The City Council held its fourth budget meeting for FY 26-27, discussing budget items for the Library, Planning & Zoning, Museum, Parks & Recreation, Community Center, and Economic Development. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:42 pm (unanimous)

City Council

The Sergeant Bluff City Council is meeting for a budget workshop, specifically the fifth session for the FY 26-27 budget, focusing on the City Clerk, General Buildings, and Council departments. The agenda includes only this discussion/action item, with no other business listed.

• FY 26-27 Budget Meeting #5 for City Clerk, General Buildings, Council

The Sergeant Bluff City Council met for the fifth FY 26-27 budget meeting, discussing items for City Clerk, General Buildings, and City Council. No formal decisions or votes were taken on these items. The meeting adjourned unanimously.

• Discussed FY 26-27 budget items for City Clerk, General Buildings, and City Council (no action taken)

City Council

The Sergeant Bluff City Council is holding its third budget workshop for fiscal year 2026-27, focusing on the fire, police, and inspections departments. This is a discussion and action item, meaning the council may make decisions on these budget areas. The meeting is procedural in nature, with no other agenda items listed.

• FY 26-27 Budget Meeting #3 - Fire, Police, Inspections

The Sergeant Bluff City Council held its third budget meeting for fiscal year 2026-27, discussing the Fire, Police, and Inspections budgets. No formal decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after the discussion.

• Discussed FY 26-27 budget items for Fire, Police, and Inspections (no action taken)
• Adjourned at 6:19 pm (unanimous)

City Council

The Sergeant Bluff City Council will hold an appeal hearing regarding the denial of a rental certificate renewal for 605 4th Street, with potential action following. They will also consider a no-parking zone on Golden Drive, approve a contract for water tank restoration, and set a public hearing for a land exchange with KARS Investments LLC. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes, bills, and a tax abatement application.

• Appeal hearing for denial of rental certificate renewal at 605 4th Street
• Resolution 26-02: No parking zone on portion of Golden Drive
• Staff recommendation to hire K&W Coatings, LLC for water tank restoration
• Resolution 26-01: Public hearing for land exchange with KARS Investments LLC
• Bills totaling $528,553.66 and ACH transactions of $25,830.98

The Sergeant Bluff City Council approved a no-parking zone on Golden Drive from Topaz Drive to Port Neal Road, and approved hiring K&W Coatings for $228,500 to restore the small water storage tank. The council also tabled an appeal hearing for a rental certificate denial at 605 4th Street and set a public hearing for a land exchange with KARS Investments LLC.

• Approved no-parking zone on Golden Drive from Topaz Drive to Port Neal Road (unanimous)
• Approved $228,500 restoration contract with K&W Coatings for small water storage tank (unanimous)
• Tabled appeal hearing for rental certificate denial at 605 4th Street (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 26-01 setting public hearing for land exchange with KARS Investments LLC (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including tax abatement for 505 Jamie Lane and bills totaling $553,384.64 (unanimous)
• Affirmed appointment of Andrea Johnson as Mayor Pro-Tem (Johnson abstained)