Sioux Center public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Sioux Center City Council is meeting to handle routine business and several notable items. They will hold a public hearing on bids for the ASB Sports Complex fabric membrane, consider a shared use 28E agreement, and receive an update on the housing study. The agenda also includes ratifying a staff position and approving employee Christmas salary.

• Public hearing on ASB Sports Complex fabric membrane bids
• Consider Shared Use 28E Agreement
• Housing Study Update
• Ratify Northern Natural TFX Agreement
• Employee Christmas Salary

The council approved a shared-use agreement with Dordt University for the American State Bank Sports Complex and approved plans for a fabric membrane dome, including a non-binding letter of intent on a $1,519,552 low bid from Yeadon Domes. They also ratified a gas agreement amendment, hired a maintenance worker, and approved a Christmas salary schedule. No public comments were made during the dome public hearing.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, beer permit renewal, and Wreaths Across America proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved Shared-Use agreement with Dordt University for American State Bank Sports Complex (unanimous)
• Approved plans, specs, and cost estimate for fabric membrane dome (unanimous)
• Approved non-binding letter of intent on $1,519,552 low bid from Yeadon Domes for dome (unanimous)
• Ratified Amendment No. 5 to TFX Throughput Service Agreement with Northern Natural Gas (unanimous)
• Ratified hiring of Jeremy Oolman as building and grounds maintenance staff (unanimous)
• Approved Christmas salary schedule: $350 full-time, $115 part-time/non-student, $25 student/part-time (unanimous)

City Council

The Sioux Center City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including a public hearing and consideration of an ordinance on city election precincts, a county agreement, and acceptance of a road resurfacing project. The agenda also includes liquor license renewal, health insurance renewal, and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearing and consideration of precinct ordinance SC-O-06-21
• Consider county agreement
• 2021 HMA Resurfacing Project acceptance
• Liquor license renewal – Sioux County Livestock
• Health insurance renewal

The council approved Ordinance SC-O-06-21, dividing the city into four election precincts, with the northern precinct including Welcome Township. It also approved an agreement with Sioux County to combine Welcome Township with Sioux Center No. 1 Precinct. The council approved the consent agenda, the engineer's statement for the 2021 HMA Resurfacing Project at a final cost of $362,005.35, and the health insurance program with a 9.45% premium increase and a 2.5% employee contribution increase. No public comments were received at the public hearing.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes of Nov. 22, 2021, and liquor license renewal for Sioux County Livestock Co.
• Suspended Iowa Statute 380.3 requirement to allow ordinance passage at a single meeting.
• Approved Ordinance SC-O-06-21 amending city code to divide Sioux Center into election precincts.
• Approved agreement with Sioux County to combine Welcome Township with Sioux Center No. 1 Precinct.
• Approved engineer's statement of completion for 2021 HMA Resurfacing Project with final cost of $362,005.35.
• Approved health care insurance program with Wellmark BCBS plans, including 9.45% premium increase and 2.5% employee contribution increase.

City Council

The Sioux Center City Council is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including updates on the Hwy 75 project, wastewater, and the ASB Sports Complex. They will also consider resolutions for TIF internal financing and a revenue request, hold a public hearing on disposing easement rights, and review health insurance renewal and employee reviews. The agenda includes a possible equipment purchase and an executive session.

• TIF Internal Financing (SC-R-48-21)
• TIF Revenue Request
• Public hearing on disposal of easement rights (SC-R-49-21)
• Health insurance renewal
• Consider equipment purchase

The council approved the 2022 rate schedules for the All-Seasons Center, adding a $25-per-hour increase to outdoor and indoor/outdoor private pool rentals. It also approved Resolution SC-R-48-21 for internally financing city projects to be repaid with TIF funds, and Resolution SC-R-49-21 to vacate a utility easement via quit claim deed. Additionally, the council approved permanent employment for three employees and the purchase of a new sidewalk sweeper for $60,324.95.

• Approved the 2022 All-Seasons Center rate schedules with a $25-per-hour increase for outdoor and indoor/outdoor private pool rentals.
• Approved Resolution SC-R-48-21, internally financing various city projects to be repaid with TIF funds.
• Approved Resolution SC-R-49-21, disposing of certain easement rights by quit claim deed.
• Approved permanent employment status for Sam Rens, Bradley Waddle, and Matt Dykstra with salary increases.
• Approved the purchase of a new Tennant Sidewalk Sweeper at a cost of $60,324.95.
• Received for information: Highway 75 design update, All-Seasons Center activity report, precinct plan, American State Bank Sports Complex plans, and TIF revenue request of $2,516,000.
• Entered executive session to discuss a potential property purchase, then ended it without action.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the disposition of certain city-owned real estate. The agenda also includes updates on the Heritage Village Project and acceptance of the 3rd St NW Utility Improvements Project.

• Public Hearing for Disposition of Certain City Owned Real Estate (SC-R-45-21)
• Acceptance of 3rd St NW Utility Improvements Project
• Heritage Village Project Update
• Ratification of ASC Position
• Reimbursement Resolution (SC-R-46-21)

The council approved a development agreement with Dordt University for $1.725 million from utilities and general funds over four years, contingent on job creation and retention. They also approved the sale of city-owned lot 9 in Highway Commercial Park, a reimbursement resolution for bond-funded projects, and an updated agricultural rent schedule. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes, bills, finance reports) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-45-21 to dispose of city-owned lot 9 in Highway Commercial Park (unanimous)
• Approved Emma Rathbun as administrative assistant at All Seasons Center (unanimous)
• Approved engineer's statement of completion and final payment of $264,442.91 for 3rd St. NW Utility Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-46-21 declaring intent to issue debt for water tower, Central Park property, and Newell lift station (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-47-21 for $1.725M development agreement with Dordt University (unanimous)
• Approved updated agricultural rent schedule with $20/acre increase for farmland and $5/acre for pastureland (unanimous)

City Council

The Sioux Center City Council is meeting to handle routine business and several significant items. They will hold a public hearing on a zoning map amendment, consider authorizing a $2,000,000 general obligation urban renewal capital loan note series, and vote on agreements including a tobacco compliance 28E agreement and an interconnection/power purchase agreement. The council will also hear presentations on an open space park sculpture and an update from the Family Crisis Center.

• Public hearing on Zoning Map Amendment (SC-O-05-21)
• Authorize $2,000,000 G.O. Urban Renewal Capital Loan Notes, Series 2021
• 28E Agreement – Tobacco Compliance Agreement
• Authorize Interconnection and Power Purchase Agreement
• Liquor License Renewals – Wal-Mart & Hy-Vee

The Sioux Center City Council approved a rezoning of two lots on 7th Ave NW from R-1 to R-3 to allow relocation of two apartment complexes, with two members abstaining due to conflicts. The council also approved several other items, including a sculpture honoring former Mayor Maurice Te Paske, $100,000 for a Family Visitation Center, participation in the Iowa Pledge Program, a resolution supporting Lewis & Clark water system expansion, a $3.585 million American Rescue Plan application for a new water tower, and bond financing resolutions for the Highway 75 project.

• Approved rezoning of two lots on 7th Ave NW from R-1 to R-3 (3-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved $2,500 pledge for sculpture honoring former Mayor Maurice Te Paske (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 support for Family Visitation Center and serving as conduit for CDBG application (unanimous)
• Approved 28E Agreement for Iowa Pledge Program to check tobacco sales (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-44-21 supporting Lewis & Clark water system expansion (unanimous)
• Approved application for $3,585,000 in American Rescue Plan funds for south water tower (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-42-21 appointing American State Bank as paying agent (3-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-43-21 for $2,000,000 GO Urban Renewal Capital Loan Notes (3-0, 2 abstentions)

City Council

The Sioux Center City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals and a presentation from Dordt University. Key actions include approving a $2 million general obligation urban renewal capital loan note purchase and engaging bond counsel. The agenda also includes liquor license renewals and a document destruction approval.

• Resolution directing acceptance of proposal to purchase $2,000,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Capital Loan Notes, Series 2021 (SC-R-40-21)
• Bond Counsel Engagement Agreement
• Document Destruction Approval (SC-R-38-21)
• Public Power and Natural Gas Week Resolution (SC-R-39-21)
• Liquor license renewals for South Ridge Travel Plaza and MJ's

The council approved a $2,000,000 general obligation urban renewal capital loan note purchase to fund part of the Highway 75 enhancement project. It also endorsed a federal recreational trails grant application for about 1.5 miles of trail along 13th Avenue and 20th Street Southeast, and authorized bond counsel services. Other approvals included a records destruction resolution, a Public Power and Natural Gas Week proclamation, and the consent agenda. The council also received a report from Dordt University on its capital campaign and discussed the Highway 75 concept video.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, finance reports, and liquor license renewals (4-0, Van Ravenswaay abstained)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-38-21 for document destruction (5-0)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-39-21 establishing Public Power and Natural Gas Week Oct 3-9 (5-0)
• Authorized staff to use Ahlers and Cooney as bond counsel for $2M GO bond (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-40-21 accepting proposal to purchase $2M GO Urban Renewal Capital Loan Notes (5-0)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-41-21 endorsing federal recreational trails grant application (5-0)

City Council

The Sioux Center City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss two specific items: the Windsong Addition 7th Avenue project and a deep well. The agenda also includes a period for public input and other business. No formal votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Windsong Addition - 7th Avenue Project Discussion
• Deep Well Discussion
• Public Input/Communication period

The council authorized staff to enter into a Development Agreement with Sioux Center Land Development for the Windsong First Addition residential project. The city will assist with street and storm sewer work, with development costs beyond that paid back over time as lots sell, including interest. The vote was 3 ayes, 0 nays, with Den Herder abstaining. The council also discussed a potential deep well casing failure but took no action, deciding not to replace the well at this time.

• Authorized staff to enter into a Development Agreement with Sioux Center Land Development for Windsong First Addition (3-0-1)
• Took no action on replacing a city deep well with potential casing failure, citing cost and future water supply

City Council

The City Council will review several administrative items including year-end cash transfers and audit service agreements. The agenda also includes the final closeout of the Fire Station #2 Project and the acceptance of the Country View Sanitary Sewer District Project.

• Final Closeout Fire Station #2 Project
• Amendment to Northern Natural Gas Transport Agreements
• Year End Cash Transfer Approval (SC-R-36-21)
• Authorize Agreement for Audit Services (SC-R-37-21)
• Country View Sanitary Sewer District Project Acceptance

The Sioux Center City Council approved the consent agenda, including minutes, bills, and finance reports. They approved final payment for the Fire Station #2 project, extended two gas agreements with Northern Natural Gas, and approved year-end cash transfers totaling $743,261 from utilities to the general fund. The council also approved a three-year contract with Williams and Company P.C. as city auditor and authorized staff to execute agreements with D.A. Davidson for bond issuance.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes, bills, finance reports)
• Approved final payment for Fire Station #2 project
• Approved 5-year extensions to two gas agreements with Northern Natural Gas
• Approved Resolution SC-R-36-21 for cash transfers from utilities to general fund
• Approved Resolution SC-R-37-21 for three-year auditor contract with Williams and Company P.C.
• Authorized staff to execute agreements with D.A. Davidson for bond issuance
• Approved final payment for Country View Sanitary Sewer District installation
• Approved purchase of a Bobcat telehandler for $67,077

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop featuring presentations from DGR and the Iowa Department of Transportation. The sessions are scheduled for 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to discuss the Highway 75 redesign.

• Highway 75 Redesign Public Information Meeting (4:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.)
• Presentations by DGR and the Iowa Department of Transportation

City Council

The Sioux Center City Council will vote on approving the Lewis & Clark Expansion Commitment Agreement. A public hearing is scheduled for the proposed sale of the Windsong property (SC-R-35-21). The council will also review a Housing Needs Assessment Study and process new liquor licenses for Fruited Plain and Vallarta Supermarket.

• Public hearing on Proposed Sale of Property (Windsong) – SC-R-35-21
• Approval of Lewis & Clark Expansion Commitment Agreement
• Review of Housing Needs Assessment Study
• New Class C Liquor license for Fruited Plain
• New Class C Beer license for Vallarta Supermarket

The council approved the sale of approximately 18 acres of city-owned property to Sioux Center Land Development for residential lots in the Windsong Addition, with two abstentions. It also directed staff to contract for a Housing Needs Assessment Study, authorized participation in the Lewis & Clark water system expansion, and approved permanent employment for David Egdorf and hiring Doug Mosher as Recreation Coordinator.

• Approved Resolution SC-R-35-21 to sell 18 acres for Windsong Addition (3-0, 2 abstentions)
• Directed staff to develop and sign contract for Housing Needs Assessment Study (unanimous)
• Authorized execution of 15.81 MGD Expansion Commitment Agreement with Lewis & Clark Regional Water System (unanimous)
• Approved David Egdorf for permanent employment as All Seasons Center and Recreation Director (unanimous)
• Hired Doug Mosher as full-time Recreation Coordinator with six-month probation (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, and liquor licenses (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a third reading of the Water Rate Study and hold a public hearing regarding an amendment to the Sioux Center Unified Urban Renewal Plan. The agenda also includes updates on the Highway 75 project and various equipment purchases.

• Third reading of Water Rate Study (SC-O-04-21)
• Public Hearing on Proposed Amendment No. 8 to the Sioux Center Unified Urban Renewal Plan (SC-R-34-21)
• Liquor License Renewal – Fruited Plain Cafe
• Resolution of Support for Community Attraction & Tourism (SC-R-33-21)
• Purchases for a police vehicle, payloader, and pickup trucks

The council approved a 5% water rate increase for 2021 and 2022 via Ordinance SC-O-04-21, which repeals the previous rate ordinance. It also approved a resolution supporting a CAT grant application for the indoor turf facility, and adopted an urban renewal plan amendment. Additionally, the council approved the purchase of two pickups, a police vehicle, and a new payloader.

• Approved Ordinance SC-O-04-21 establishing water rates with an approximate 5% increase for 2021 and 2022.
• Approved Resolution SC-R-33-21 supporting the submission of a Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) Grant for the Sioux Center Athletic Dome.
• Approved Resolution SC-R-34-21 adopting Amendment No. 8 to the Sioux Center Unified Urban Renewal Plan and designating an area for urban renewal.
• Approved the full-time Recreation Coordinator position.
• Authorized the purchase of two new pickups for Water and Electric departments and disposal of old ones.
• Approved the purchase of a new police vehicle to replace a 2018 Ford Explorer.
• Authorized the purchase of a new 2021 Case 721G payloader for $193,800 from Titan Machinery.

City Council

The Sioux Center City Council is meeting to consider a water rate change, award a utility improvement project for 3rd Street NW, and act on a workforce housing tax credit application. The agenda also includes approving a new liquor license for Late Harvest Brewery, authorizing an inter-fund loan, and purchasing properties.

• Water Rate Change ordinance (SC-O-04-21)
• 3rd Street NW Utility Improvements Project public hearing and award
• Windsong Addition plat approval (SC-R-29-21)
• Workforce Housing Tax Credit application (SC-R-30-21, SC-R-31-21)
• Inter-Fund Loan from Electric Fund authorization (SC-R-32-21)

The Sioux Center City Council approved the second reading of an ordinance establishing water rates with about 5% increases for both 2021 and 2022. They also awarded a $375,029.55 construction bid to Vander Pol Excavating for the 3rd Street NW Utility Improvements project, approved the final plat of Windsong Addition, and endorsed two Workforce Housing Tax Incentive Program applications. Additionally, the council approved purchase agreements for three properties and authorized additional natural gas transportation capacity.

• Approved second reading of water rate ordinance (5% increases for 2021 and 2022) (unanimous)
• Awarded $375,029.55 bid to Vander Pol Excavating for 3rd Street NW Utility Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved final plat of Windsong Addition (3-0-1, Moerman abstained)
• Approved resolution supporting Workforce Housing Tax Incentive application for 13 apartment units (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting Workforce Housing Tax Incentive application for 19-unit complex plus five twin homes (unanimous)
• Approved purchase agreement for 539 1st Ave. NE (unanimous)
• Approved purchase agreement for 177 9th St. SW (unanimous)
• Approved purchase agreement for vacant lot on 9th St. SW (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved the first reading of an ordinance raising water rates by about 5% for 2021 and 2022, and passed a second reading to amend the Multi-Residential Revitalization Plan for housing incentives. They also approved resolutions to set a public hearing on an urban renewal plan amendment, endorse a workforce housing tax incentive application for a 12-unit apartment complex, and set salaries for fiscal year 2021-22. All votes were unanimous with no nays.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, finance reports, and cigarette permits.
• Approved first reading of Ordinance SC-O-04-21, establishing water rate increases of about 5% for 2021 and 2022.
• Suspended Iowa Statute 380.3 to allow second reading and passage of Ordinance SC-O-03-21, amending the Multi-Residential Revitalization Plan.
• Approved Ordinance SC-O-03-21, designating the Sioux Center Multiresidential Urban Revitalization Area (Amendment No. 2).
• Approved Resolution SC-R-26-21, setting dates for consultation and public hearing on Amendment No. 8 to the Urban Renewal Plan.
• Approved Resolution SC-R-27-21, endorsing a Workforce Housing Tax Incentive Program application for a 12-unit apartment complex.
• Approved Resolution SC-R-28-21, setting salaries for appointed officers and employees for fiscal year 2021-22.

City Council

The Sioux Center City Council will consider approving two capital loan note issuances totaling $6.9 million, amend the zoning sign ordinance, and hold a public hearing on an urban revitalization plan amendment. The agenda also includes accepting improvements for the Ridge Creek Development and several liquor license approvals.

• $2,000,000 taxable urban renewal tax increment revenue capital loan notes
• $4,900,000 taxable gas revenue capital loan notes
• Amendment to zoning sign ordinance (SC-O-01-21)
• Public hearing on Urban Revitalization Plan Amendment No. 2 (SC-R-21-21, SC-O-03-21)
• Liquor licenses for Chamber of Commerce, Casey's, Sioux County Youth Fair, Fareway

The council approved resolutions authorizing $2,000,000 in taxable urban renewal tax increment revenue capital loan notes for the Indoor Turf Facility and $4,900,000 in taxable gas revenue capital loan notes for the SEC Gas Line project, both with 3-0 votes and two abstentions. They also approved a zoning ordinance amendment regarding signs and accessory buildings, adopted Amendment No. 2 to the Multi-Residential Urban Revitalization Plan, and accepted the Ridgeview Creek Development project improvements. The meeting included a public hearing on the revitalization plan amendment and an executive session on a potential property purchase.

• Approved consent agenda including bills, minutes, liquor license renewals (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance SC-O-01-21 amending zoning for accessory buildings and signs (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution SC-R-21-21 adopting Amendment No. 2 to Multi-Residential Urban Revitalization Plan (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance SC-O-03-21 designating revitalization area (5-0)
• Accepted Ridgeview Creek Development project improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-22-21 appointing paying agent for turf facility notes (3-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-23-21 authorizing $2,000,000 loan notes for turf facility (3-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-24-21 appointing paying agent for gas line notes (3-0, 2 abstentions)

City Council

The Sioux Center City Council will consider resolutions to accept proposals for purchasing $5,000,000 in Taxable Gas Revenue Capital Loan Notes and $2,000,000 in Urban Renewal Revenue Capital Loan Notes, both Series 2021. The agenda also includes public input and other business.

• Resolution SC-R-19-21: $5,000,000 Taxable Gas Revenue Capital Loan Notes, Series 2021
• Resolution SC-R-20-21: $2,000,000 Urban Renewal Revenue Capital Loan Notes, Series 2021
• Public input/communication period

The Sioux Center City Council held a special session and approved two resolutions for capital loan notes. The first resolution authorized the purchase of $5,000,000 in taxable gas revenue capital loan notes for the Siouxland Energy Cooperative natural gas line project, with an average interest rate of 1.635% from Luana Savings Bank. The second resolution authorized the purchase of $2,000,000 in urban renewal tax increment revenue capital loan notes for the Indoor Turf Facility project, with an interest rate of 1.23% from Prime Bank. Both resolutions passed unanimously with no dissenting votes.

• Approved Resolution SC-R-19-21: $5,000,000 taxable gas revenue capital loan notes for Siouxland Energy Cooperative (4-0)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-20-21: $2,000,000 urban renewal tax increment revenue capital loan notes for Indoor Turf Facility (4-0)

City Council

The Sioux Center City Council will hold public hearings on a $3 million urban renewal tax increment revenue loan and a budget amendment, and will consider several agreements including one with New Homestead and a bond counsel engagement. The council will also discuss a 69 KV transmission project award and a recreation trail grant application.

• Public hearing on loan agreement not to exceed $3,000,000 for urban renewal tax increment revenue capital loan notes
• Public hearing on 69 KV Transmission Project Award
• Amendment to agreement with New Homestead and new contract for services
• Budget amendment for fiscal 2021 (SC-R-15-21)
• Consider grant application for recreation trail (SC-R-18-21)

The Sioux Center City Council approved a contract with Primoris T&D Services, LLC for the North Substation Modifications and 69kV Transmission Line Construction project in the amount of $388,520.52. The council also approved a $15,000 annual services contract with the New Homestead, removed PILOT terms from the Cooperation Agreement with the New Homestead, and adopted a FY2020-21 budget amendment. Resolutions were passed to set a public hearing on a multi-residential urban revitalization plan amendment, authorize up to $3,000,000 in urban renewal TIF capital loan notes for the indoor turf facility, and endorse a trail funding application.

• Awarded contract to Primoris T&D Services, LLC for $388,520.52 for 69kV transmission line project (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 annual Contract for Services with New Homestead (unanimous)
• Removed PILOT terms from Cooperation Agreement with New Homestead effective March 31, 2021 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution SC-R-15-21 amending FY2020-21 budget (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for May 27, 2021 on Multi-Residential Urban Revitalization Plan amendment (unanimous)
• Approved use of Ahlers and Cooney Law Firm as bond counsel for TIF Capital Loan Notes (unanimous)
• Authorized up to $3,000,000 Urban Renewal TIF Capital Loan Notes for Indoor Turf Facility (unanimous)
• Endorsed application for Iowa DOT COVID-19 Relief Recreational Trails Program funding (unanimous)

City Council

The Sioux Center City Council is holding a workshop to discuss the Highway 75 redesign, which includes a public information meeting and open house. The agenda also lists future council meetings, but no other decisions or proposals are detailed.

• Highway 75 Redesign Public Information Meeting/Open House

City Council

The Sioux Center City Council will hold the second reading of a zoning code text amendment, review a sanitary sewer collection system master plan, and consider several financial and administrative items including urban renewal tax increment financing and internal TIF financing. The agenda also includes ratifying positions for ASC, Park, and Natural Gas, and a DOT maintenance agreement.

• Zoning Code Text Amendment – Second Reading (SC-O-01-21)
• Sanitary Sewer Collection System Master Plan
• Set Public Hearing – Urban Renewal Tax Increment Rev. Capital Loan Notes (SC-R-13-21)
• TIF Internal Financing (SC-R-14-21)
• DOT Maintenance Agreement

The Sioux Center City Council approved a resolution to issue up to $3,000,000 in urban renewal tax increment revenue bonds for the Indoor Turf Facility, and also approved a second reading of a zoning ordinance amendment regarding accessory buildings and signs. The council authorized a sanitary sewer master plan with Bolton & Menk, approved internal financing for the Highway Commercial Park using electric fund cash, and ratified three new employee hires.

• Approved Resolution SC-R-13-21 for up to $3,000,000 in TIF revenue bonds for Indoor Turf Facility (4-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance SC-O-01-21 amending zoning for accessory buildings and signs (4-0)
• Authorized staff to proceed with sanitary sewer master plan with Bolton & Menk (4-0)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-14-21 for internal financing of Highway Commercial Park with electric fund cash (4-0)
• Authorized mayor to execute 5-year maintenance agreement with Iowa DOT for Highway 75 (4-0)
• Ratified hires: Sam Rens (ASC Facilities Assistant), Bradley Waddle (parks), Matthew Dykstra (natural gas) (4-0)

City Council

The Sioux Center City Council meets March 30, 2021, with staff reports, public input, and a consent agenda. The council will hold public hearings on a zoning code text amendment, a natural gas line for SEC Steel, vacating an easement for Link Mfg, annexing Highland Hills Addition, and establishing zoning for that addition. They will also discuss a Highway 75 streetscape design update, a BNSF easement for a 7th Street sidewalk project, a water quality cost-share grant, and other items.

• Public hearing on zoning code text amendment (SC-O-01-21)
• Public hearing on SEC Steel natural gas line
• Public hearing to vacate easement for Link Mfg (SC-R-09-21)
• Public hearing on Highland Hills Addition annexation (SC-R-10-21) and plat approval (SC-R-11-21)
• Reimbursement resolution (SC-R-12-21)

The council awarded construction bids for the SEC Steel Natural Gas Line Project, approving $3,250,225 for the pipeline to NPL Construction and $562,410 for the regulator station to USDI, contingent on an IUB permit. They also approved the first reading of a zoning ordinance change for accessory buildings and signs, and adopted resolutions to annex and zone the Highland Hills development. Several other items were approved, including a new full-time facilities position, a cost-share grant for a detention basin, and a downtown Highway 75 design with eastside parking and medians.

• Awarded SEC Steel Natural Gas Line pipeline bid to NPL Construction for $3,250,225
• Awarded SEC Steel Natural Gas Line regulator station bid to USDI for $562,410
• Approved first reading of zoning ordinance changes for accessory buildings and signs
• Adopted resolution to annex Highland Hills development
• Adopted ordinance zoning Highland Hills Addition as R-1
• Approved new full-time ASC Facilities Assistant position
• Approved $100,000 Water Quality Initiative cost-share grant for Meadow Creek detention basin
• Approved downtown Highway 75 design with eastside on-street parking and 7-foot medians

City Council

The Sioux Center City Council will hold public hearings on the FY 2021-22 budget, a property sale to Iowa DOT, and an easement vacation, and will consider authorizing a RISE agreement. They will also discuss the Open Space Park Master Plan, a Highway 75 project update, and a FAST Act street resurfacing funding application. Several routine items are on the consent agenda, including liquor license renewals and a library board appointment.

• Public hearing and approval of FY 2021-22 budget (SC-R-06-21)
• Authorize execution of RISE agreement (SC-R-04-21)
• Public hearing on sale of property to Iowa DOT (SC-R-05-21)
• Set public hearing to vacate easement (SC-R-7-21)
• Set public hearing for Highland Hills Addition annexation and zoning (SC-R-8-21)

The council approved moving forward with planning an indoor turf facility at Open Space Park and relocating Heritage Village to Tower Fields, despite public objections. It also adopted the FY 2021-22 budget with a tax rate decrease, accepted a RISE grant for road construction, and set public hearings for easement disposal and annexation.

• Approved planning indoor turf facility at Open Space Park and moving Heritage Village to Tower Fields (5-0)
• Adopted FY 2021-22 budget with tax rate of $11.16500 per $1,000 assessed value (5-0)
• Approved RISE grant agreement for 15th Street NW construction (5-0)
• Approved sale of Lots 5 & 6, Highway Commercial Park to Iowa DOT (5-0)
• Set public hearing for March 30 on utility easement disposal for Link Manufacturing (5-0)
• Set public hearing for March 30 on annexation of Highland Hills Subdivision (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Set public hearing for March 30 on zoning for Highland Hills Subdivision (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved permanent employment for Landon Slechta and ratified hiring of Lewis Van Hofwegen (unanimous)

City Council

The Sioux Center City Council will hold public hearings on the 2021 HMA resurfacing project and the maximum property tax dollars resolution, and will discuss the Open Space Park Master Plan. The council will also consider an economic development project for Link Mfg., review the 2021-2022 utilities budget, and act on several agreements and licenses.

• Consider economic development project for Link Mfg.
• Public hearing on 2021 HMA resurfacing
• Public hearing on maximum property tax dollars (SC-R-01-21)
• Open Space Park Master Plan discussion
• Northern Natural Gas Agreement Amendment

The council approved a development agreement with Link Mfg. for a 50,000 sq ft expansion, including a five-year sliding-scale property tax abatement and a job creation incentive tied to 54 jobs. It also accepted a $329,443.73 bid from Knife River for the 2021 HMA Resurfacing Project, approved the consent agenda, set a public hearing for the FY 2021-2022 budget, and extended utility agreements. No decisions were made on Open Space Park planning, with a decision deferred to March 8.

• Approved consent agenda including liquor licenses and utility-funded contributions (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-01-21 for Link Mfg. development agreement (4-0)
• Set public hearing for March 8 on property tax abatement for Link Mfg. (4-0)
• Accepted Knife River bid of $329,443.73 for 2021 HMA Resurfacing Project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-03-21 establishing Maximum Property Tax Dollars (4-0)
• Set March 8 public hearing for FY 2021-2022 budget adoption (unanimous)
• Accepted completed utility and street projects (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 4 to Northern Natural Gas throughput agreement (unanimous)

City Council

The Sioux Center City Council is meeting to handle routine business and several notable items. They will review and accept the fiscal 2020 audit report, consider an economic development project involving Link Mfg., approve a natural gas operator qualification plan, and set a date for a public hearing on the 2021-2022 general fund budget. The agenda also includes ratification of an employee position and other administrative matters.

• Fiscal 2020 audit report review and acceptance
• Economic development project consideration for Link Mfg.
• Natural gas operator qualification plan approval
• 2021-2022 General Fund budget review and public hearing date setting
• Employee ratification for Recreation and ASC Director position

City Council

The Sioux Center City Council is meeting to handle routine administrative items, including approving minutes, bills, and the finance report, and appointing administrative officers. They will also review the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and discuss the Open Space Park Master Plan, with an executive session scheduled for a property purchase.

• Approve official newspapers for publications
• Appointment of administrative officers and oath of office
• Review appointments of boards and commissioners
• Review Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Open house discussion on Open Space Park Master Plan

The council approved the consent agenda (minutes, bills, finance report, official newspaper) and reappointed members to several city boards and commissions. It also discussed a five-year capital forecast and an open house for Open Space Park planning, then entered executive session to discuss a possible property purchase, taking no action on that matter.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, finance report, and official newspaper (unanimous)
• Approved appointments and reappointments to city boards and commissions (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss possible property purchase (4-0)
• Ended executive session with no action taken