Sioux Center public meetings in 2022

City Council

The Sioux Center City Council will meet on December 21, 2022, to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a renewable natural gas agreement, an easement vacation, and a public hearing on terminating an option/easement for Faith CRC. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, bills, employee review, Christmas salary, and annual funding requests. The meeting is open to the public with time for public input.

• West Branch RNG Agreement
• Northern Natural Easement Vacation (SC-R-58-22)
• Public hearing on terminating option/easement for Faith CRC (SC-R-59-22)
• Iowa Tobacco Compliance – 28E Agreement
• Annual Funding Requests

The City Council authorized an agreement with West Branch RNG and approved two resolutions regarding city-owned real estate easements. The council also approved employee Christmas bonuses and community funding contributions.

• Approved consent agenda (All Aye)
• Authorized utilities manager to execute agreement with West Branch RNG (All Aye)
• Adopted Resolution SC-R-58-22 to release easement rights (5-0)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-59-22 to grant easement and release option rights (4-0-1)
• Approved permanent employment status and pay increase for Ofelia Gonzalez (All Aye)
• Approved Christmas salary schedule: $350 full-time/regular part-time, $115 part-time/non-student, $25 student/part-time (All Aye)
• Approved contributions from Sioux Center Municipal Utilities: $10,000 to Mid-Sioux Opportunity, $1,000 to Atlas, and $1,000 to Center for Financial Education (All Aye)
• Approved 28E Agreement with Iowa Department of Commerce for the Iowa Pledge Program (All Aye)

City Council

The Sioux Center City Council will meet to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a Highway 75 project update, an ambulance report, and park rental rate schedules. The agenda includes public hearings on vacating easements, a water main project acceptance, a renewable natural gas agreement, and internal TIF financing. The meeting will also include a consent agenda with routine items and an executive session on employee conditions.

• Public hearings on vacating easements (SC-R-56-22 and SC-R-58-22)
• 2nd Ave SE Water Main Replacement Project acceptance
• West Branch RNG Agreement
• TIF Internal Financing (SC-R-57-22)
• TIF Revenue Request

The City Council approved final payment for the 2nd Ave. SE Water Main project and authorized internal financing for several city projects to be repaid with TIF funds. The council also set 2023 rates for the All Seasons Center and Siouxnami Waterpark. A request to release easement rights on city-owned real estate was tabled for further research.

• Approved consent agenda including liquor license renewals for Seasons Buffet and Sioux County Livestock (All Aye)
• Approved 2023 rate schedule for All Seasons Center, Siouxnami Waterpark, and park shelter (All Aye)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-56-22 to dispose of easement rights on Ridge Road (4-0)
• Accepted 2nd Ave. SE Water Main Replacement project and authorized final payment of $197,097 (All Aye)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-57-22 to internally finance city projects to be repaid with TIF funds (4-0)
• Tabled Resolution SC-R-58-22 regarding release of easement rights northeast of Sioux Center

City Council

The Sioux Center City Council will meet to handle routine business and several notable items. They will consider renewing the city's health insurance plan, hold public hearings on vacating an easement, and approve federal-aid agreements with IDOT. The council will also review the 2022 strategic plan and discuss a community survey report.

• Public hearings on vacating an easement (SC-R-53-22)
• Consider health insurance plan renewal
• Reimbursement resolution (SC-R-54-22)
• IDOT Federal-aid agreements approvals
• Review 2022 Strategic Plan

City Council

The Sioux Center City Council will meet to consider routine items and hold public hearings on disposing of property owned by CAC Properties, a zoning map amendment, and a zoning text amendment. They will also discuss the West Branch RNG Project, accept a sanitary sewer improvement project, and ratify a natural gas position.

• Public hearing on disposal of property – CAC Properties (SC-R-50-22)
• Public hearing on zoning ordinance map amendment (SC-O-11-22)
• Public hearing on zoning ordinance text amendment (SC-O-12-22)
• Private sewer service easements – Kraayenbrink (SC-R-51-22), State Farm and In-Clover (SC-R-52-22)
• Utility project acceptance – 2022 Sanitary Sewer Improvements

City Council

The Sioux Center City Council is meeting to take final action on a wastewater rate study, approve a sidewalk installation on 2nd Avenue SE, ratify police officer positions, and consider a 28E agreement for the Northwest Iowa Explorer Trail. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, bills, and liquor license renewals, plus an executive session to discuss property purchase.

• Wastewater Rate Study – Third (Final) Reading (SC-O-10-22)
• Sidewalk Installation – 2nd Avenue SE
• Ratify Police Officer Positions
• Approve 28E Agreement for Northwest Iowa Explorer Trail
• Liquor License Renewals - MJ's Sinclair

The council approved a 3% wastewater rate increase for this year and next, authorized installation of sidewalk along 2nd Ave SE, ratified two new police officers, and supported a Habitat for Humanity home project with half the lot cost. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, finance reports, and liquor license renewal for MJ's Sinclair (unanimous)
• Supported Habitat for Humanity home project with half the cost of the lot in Country View area (unanimous)
• Approved third reading of wastewater rate increase ordinance (3% this year, 3% next year) (unanimous)
• Authorized sidewalk installation along east side of 2nd Avenue from 2nd to 6th Street SE (unanimous)
• Ratified appointments of Sam Van Ginkel and Tyler Kanaly to police department (unanimous)
• Approved 28E agreement for Northwest Iowa Explorer Trail maintenance with Orange City and Sioux County (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution for document destruction of city records (unanimous)
• Entered and ended executive session regarding property purchase/sale (unanimous)

City Council

The Sioux Center City Council will hold public hearings on the 4th Ave/22nd St and 1st Ave/13th St improvement projects, and consider a wastewater rate study on second reading. The agenda also includes liquor license renewal, a library project update, and an executive session for property purchase.

• Public hearing on 4th Ave and 22nd St Improvement Project
• Public hearing on 1st Ave and 13th St Improvement Project
• Wastewater Rate Study – 2nd Reading (SC-O-10-22)
• Liquor License Renewal – Wal-Mart Supercenter
• Van Roekel Easement Vacation – Public Hearing (SC-R-46-22)

The council approved plans, specifications, and bids for two street improvement projects: 4th Ave. & 22nd St. NE ($287,740.70 base bid plus $350,145.20 alternate) and 1st Ave. & 13th St. SW ($1,092,035.19), both awarded to Vander Pol Excavating. They also passed the second reading of a water rate ordinance (SC-O-10-22) raising wastewater rates 3% this year and 3% next year. Other actions included approving a consent agenda, vacating utility easements, recognizing Public Power & Natural Gas Week, ratifying cash transfers, appointing Matt Dykstra as Natural Gas Department Head, and approving 2023 farm rent schedules.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, finance reports, and Walmart liquor license renewal (unanimous)
• Approved plans, specs, and contract for 4th Ave. & 22nd St. NE improvement project (unanimous)
• Accepted low base bid of $287,740.70 and alternate of $350,145.20 from Vander Pol Excavating for 4th Ave. & 22nd St. NE project (unanimous)
• Approved plans, specs, and contract for 1st Ave. & 13th St. SW improvement project (unanimous)
• Accepted low bid of $1,092,035.19 from Vander Pol Excavating for 1st Ave. & 13th St. SW project (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance SC-O-10-22 establishing revised wastewater user charge rates with 3% increases (4-0)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-46-22 vacating utility easements in Van Roekel Subdivision (4-0)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-47-22 recognizing Oct. 2-8 as Public Power & Natural Gas Week (4-0)

City Council

The Sioux Center City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals and several public hearings on selling city property to private buyers. They will also discuss a wastewater rate study, a grant support letter, and a Highway 75 update, plus set future public hearings for street projects.

• Public hearings to dispose of property to RMK Properties, Iowa Research, and Wooden Shoe Ent. (SC-R-40-22 through SC-R-45-22)
• Wastewater rate study (SC-O-10-22)
• Heritage Village Town Centre Project – Rural Enrichment Grant letter of support (SC-R-39-22)
• Bleeker Property Development – accept final plans/specs and contract
• Set public hearings for 1st Ave and 13th St SW, and 4th Ave and 22nd St NE

The council approved a $719,964.97 base bid plus $63,225 for subgrade stabilization for the Bleeker Property Development, awarded to Vander Pol Excavating. They also approved resolutions to sell city-owned properties at the former hospital lot (600 Block of South Main) to RMK Properties, and two lots in the Biotech Park to Iowa Bio Research Facility and Wooden Shoe Enterprises. A 3% wastewater rate increase was approved on first reading, and Joel Gonzalez-Sandoval was hired as Building Code Official.

• Approved $783,189.97 Bleeker Property Development contract to Vander Pol Excavating (unanimous)
• Approved sale of former hospital lot (600 Block of South Main) to RMK Properties (4-0)
• Approved sale of Biotech Park Lot 1, Block 1 to Iowa Bio Research Facility (4-0)
• Approved sale of Biotech Park Lot 1, Block 2 to Wooden Shoe Enterprises (4-0)
• Approved first reading of 3% wastewater rate increase ordinance (4-0)
• Ratified hiring Joel Gonzalez-Sandoval as Building Code Official (unanimous)
• Authorized natural gas service agreement with Siouxland Energy Cooperative (unanimous)
• Set Sept. 15 public hearings for 1st Ave SW extension and 4th Ave NE infrastructure project (unanimous)

City Council

The Sioux Center City Council will consider a development agreement with SCCS, revisit the tabled 16th Street/1st Ave project, and hold a public hearing on its rebid. They will also discuss a water warning, consider a building code official recommendation, and review a SEC agreement.

• Consider SCCS Request – Development Agreement
• Consider Tabled 16th Street/1st Ave Project
• 16th Street /1st Ave Reconstruction Project Rebid – Public Hearing
• Water Warning Discussion
• Consider Building Code Official Recommendation

The council approved a $750,000 economic development agreement with Sioux Center Christian School, funded from utility funds over five years, contingent on project completion. They also rejected the over-budget bid for the 16th Street/1st Avenue reconstruction and approved a rebid for the intersection only, accepting Hulstein Excavating's low bid of $359,297.15. Additionally, they allowed new grass seeding and watering as an exception to the ongoing Water Warning, with a sunset date of Nov. 1, 2022.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, and liquor license renewal for South Ridge Travel Plaza (unanimous)
• Approved economic development agreement with Sioux Center Christian School for $750,000 over five years from utility funds (4-0, Vander Berg abstained)
• Took from table and rejected Vander Pol Excavating bid for 16th Street/1st Avenue reconstruction (unanimous)
• Approved plans, specs, and estimate for 16th Street/1st Avenue SW intersection reconstruction (unanimous)
• Accepted low bid from Hulstein Excavating for $359,297.15 for intersection project (unanimous)
• Allowed new grass seeding and watering as exception to Water Warning, with sunset Nov. 1, 2022 (unanimous)

City Council

The Sioux Center City Council is meeting to handle routine business and several public hearings. Key items include final approval of a food truck ordinance and fee schedule, rezoning and plat acceptance for the Bleeker property, and awarding a contract for the 16th St/1st Ave reconstruction project.

• Public hearing and contract award for 16th St/1st Ave Reconstruction Project
• Final reading of Food Truck Ordinance (SC-O-05-22) and proposed rate schedule (SC-R-37-22)
• Public hearing on rezoning and plat acceptance for Bleeker Property (SC-R-38-22, SC-O-08-22)
• Public hearing on rezoning of 419 1st Avenue NE/Park Area (SC-O-09-22)
• Liquor license renewals for Late Harvest Brewery, The Fruited Plain Café, Sioux Center Health

The Sioux Center City Council approved the sale of city-owned land in South Ridge Estates to Sioux Center Land Development, approved plans for the 16th Street/1st Avenue reconstruction project, and adopted a new ordinance regulating mobile food and beverage vendors with associated fees. The council also approved the final plat and zoning for the Bleeker Property Development, set a public hearing for the 11th Street project, and approved the first reading of a zoning change for 419 1st Avenue and Central Park. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Resolution SC-R-36-22 authorizing sale of city-owned land to Sioux Center Land Development (5-0)
• Approved plans, specs, and cost estimate for 16th Street/1st Avenue reconstruction (5-0)
• Tabled action on the bid for the 16th Street/1st Avenue project (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance SC-O-05-22 regulating mobile food and beverage vendors (5-0)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-37-22 setting food truck permit fees ($150 annual, $50 three-day, $25 one-day) (5-0)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-38-22 approving the Bleeker Property Development plat (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance SC-O-08-22 amending zoning for Bleeker Property Development (5-0)
• Set public hearing for August 22 on 11th Street/1st Avenue NW project (5-0)

City Council

The Sioux Center City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including public hearings on a New Tec development agreement and a flood plain ordinance, as well as a second reading of a food truck ordinance. The council will also discuss a fee schedule, TIF internal financing, a workforce housing grant application, and FY '22-23 wage and salary considerations. The agenda includes consent items like minutes, bills, cigarette permits, and a liquor license renewal.

• Public hearing on New Tec Development Agreement (SC-O-07-22, SC-R-31-22)
• Food Truck Ordinance (SC-O-05-22) second reading
• Fee Schedule Resolution (SC-R-32-22)
• Flood Plain Ordinance (SC-O-06-22) public hearing
• TIF Internal Financing (SC-R-33-22) and Workforce Housing Grant Application (SC-R-34-22)

The Sioux Center City Council approved a partial property tax exemption and development agreement for New Tec's expansion, adopted a floodplain management ordinance, and passed a mobile food vendor ordinance with fees. It also approved internal TIF financing, a workforce housing resolution, salaries for FY 2022-2023, and made an employee permanent.

• Approved Ordinance SC-R-07-22 for partial property tax exemption for New Tec (4-0)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-31-22 authorizing development agreement with NTRA Properties, LLC (4-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance SC-O-05-22 regulating mobile food/beverage vendors (4-0)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-32-22 adding food truck permit fees ($150 annual, $75 event) (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance SC-O-06-22 establishing floodplain management measures (4-0)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-33-22 for internal financing of projects repaid with TIF funds (4-0)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-34-22 endorsing Workforce Housing Tax Incentive Program applications (4-0)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-35-33 setting salaries for FY 2022-2023 (4-0)

City Council

The Sioux Center City Council is meeting to consider several items, including public hearings on the disposal of the Ridge and Mouw properties, zoning code updates, and a new food truck ordinance. The council will also discuss agreements for the Windsong and New Tec developments, vehicle purchases, and employee ratification. An executive session is scheduled under Iowa Code 21.5.

• Public hearing on disposal of Ridge Property (SC-R-27-22)
• Public hearing on disposal of Mouw Property (SC-R-28-22)
• Public hearing on Zoning Code Updates (SC-O-04-22)
• Windsong Development Agreement (SC-R-29-22)
• Food Truck Ordinance (SC-O-05-22)

The Sioux Center City Council approved several resolutions and ordinances, including the sale of city-owned land, a development agreement for Windsong Addition, and amendments to the zoning ordinance. They also set a public hearing for a tax exemption proposal from New Tec and approved the first reading of a mobile food vendor ordinance. All votes were unanimous except for two abstentions by Councilmember Vreugdenhil on land-related resolutions.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, finance reports, and beer permit for Black Mule Mobile Bar (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-27-22 to sell portion of Lot 4, South Ridge Estates Commercial Park to Sioux Center Land Development (4-0, Vreugdenhil abstained)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-28-22 to dispose of former Mouw property via exchange with Van Regenmorter Trust (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance SC-O-04-22 amending zoning ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-29-22 for development agreement with Sioux Center Land Development for Windsong Addition (4-0, Vreugdenhil abstained)
• Set public hearing for June 22, 2022 on tax exemption for New Tec expansion (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of three pickups and a minivan (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance SC-O-05-22 regulating mobile food and beverage vendors (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will conduct several public hearings regarding budget amendments, the disposal of airport property, and the disposal of right-of-way property. The agenda also includes updates on the Hwy 75 project and discussions on grant applications for workforce housing and Destination Iowa.

• Public hearing for Family Crisis Center CDBG Application (SC-R-26-22)
• Public hearing for Fiscal 2021 Budget Amendment (SC-R-21-22)
• Public hearing for disposal of Airport Property (SC-R-22-22)
• Public hearing for disposal of ROW Property (SC-R-23-22)
• Resolution of Support for Destination Iowa Grant (SC-R-24-22)

The council approved the sale of the former Sioux Center Airport property to Sioux County for $1,000,000, to be paid over four years, and agreed to purchase buildings on the existing fairgrounds for $250,000. They also approved several resolutions including a CDBG application for a Family Visitation Center, a budget amendment, disposal of a property in Ridge Creek Development, support for a joint trails project, and endorsement of Workforce Housing Tax Incentive applications. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, finance reports, and liquor license renewals (unanimous)
• Approved Community Development and Housing Needs Assessment (unanimous)
• Approved Subrecipient Agreement for Federally Funded Project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-26-22 authorizing CDBG application (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-21-22 amending FY 2021-22 budget (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-22-22 to dispose of former airport property to Sioux County for $1M (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-23-22 to dispose of 40-foot ROW property to Ridge Creek Development (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-24-22 supporting joint trails project (unanimous)

City Council

The Sioux Center City Council is meeting to consider a $3,000,000 general obligation capital loan note, along with second readings of ordinances amending the Country View sanitary sewer service fee and adopting a water conservation plan. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as minutes, bills, a board appointment, and liquor license renewals, plus employee reviews and an executive session.

• $3,000,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Note, Series 2022 (SC-R-18-22, SC-R-19-22)
• Country View Sanitary Sewer Service Fee Amendment - 2nd Reading (SC-0-02-22)
• Water Conservation Plan Ordinance - 2nd Reading (SC-O-03-22)
• Liquor license renewals for Terrace View Event Center and Fareway Store
• Reimbursement Resolution (SC-R-20-22)

The Sioux Center City Council approved two ordinances: one establishing a $3,390.24 per-acre connection fee for the Country View North Sanitary Sewer District, and another repealing the old water conservation ordinance and establishing a new water conservation plan. The council also approved resolutions related to $3 million in bond financing for the Highway 75 project, including appointing a paying agent and authorizing a loan agreement, and declared intent to issue debt for four upcoming projects. Additionally, two employees were approved for permanent status.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, Rec & Arts appointment, and liquor license renewals (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance SC-O-2-22 establishing $3,390.24/acre sewer connection fee for Country View North (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance SC-O-3-22 establishing a water conservation plan (5-0)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-18-22 appointing American State Bank Trust as paying agent for Highway 75 bonds (4-0, Vreugdenhil abstained)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-19-22 authorizing $3,000,000 general obligation capital loan note for Highway 75 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-20-22 declaring intent to issue debt for four projects (5-0)
• Approved permanent employment for Doug Mosher and Emma Rathbun (unanimous)
• Held executive session regarding possible property purchase/sale

City Council

The Sioux Center City Council is holding a special session with a public input period and an executive session to discuss the purchase or sale of real estate. The agenda is otherwise limited to other business and adjournment, with no specific action items listed.

• Executive session under Code Section 21.5 for real estate purchase or sale
• Public input period
• Future meetings scheduled: April 25 staff reports, May 16 regular meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding awards for the 2nd Ave SE Water Main Replacement Project and 2022 Sanitary Sewer Improvements. The agenda also includes discussions on a new water conservation ordinance and a proposal for a dog park.

• Public hearing for 2nd Ave SE Water Main Replacement Project award
• Public hearing for 2022 Sanitary Sewer Improvements award
• Country View Sanitary Sewer Service Fee Amendment
• Water Conservation Plan Ordinance
• Resolution regarding $3,000,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes

The council approved a $3,000,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes issuance for the Highway 75 project, selecting JP Morgan Chase Bank's low bid with a 2.3% interest rate. They also approved plans and bids for water main and sewer projects, adopted a new water conservation ordinance, and approved a reduced speed limit on 13th Ave SE. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $3M GO Capital Loan Notes, Series 2022, to JP Morgan Chase (unanimous)
• Approved $206,615 bid from Solsma Excavating & Tiling for 2nd Ave SE Water Main Replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $381,509 bid from Vander Pol Excavating for 2022 Sanitary Sewer Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending Country View Heights North Sanitary Sewer District fee (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of new water conservation ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved resolution adopting Hazard Mitigation Plan for Sioux-O'Brien-Osceola County (unanimous)
• Approved resolution reducing speed limit on 13th Ave SE to 45 mph (unanimous)
• Ratified hiring Tim Vande Hoef as Wastewater Department employee (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a strategic planning session to explore and prioritize city issues. The session aims to review previous plans, assess revenue sources, and identify future initiatives.

• Review of recent projects including Siouxnami, Ridge, and WWT Plant
• Assessment of revenue sources and city capacity for future initiatives

The Sioux Center City Council met in a special session for strategic planning and goal setting for the next 2-5 years. They reviewed past planning sessions and current financial information, and discussed issues, trends, and opportunities. Staff was directed to develop an action plan for semi-annual review with the council. No formal decisions or votes were taken.

• Directed staff to develop an action plan for semi-annual review with council

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the FY 2022–2023 budget approval and an easement for the Lewis & Clark Meter Building. The agenda also includes reviews of a deep well report, a housing study report, and several liquor license renewals.

• Public hearing for FY 2022–2023 Budget Approval (SC-R-12-22)
• Public hearing for Lewis & Clark Meter Building Easement (SC-R-11-22)
• Liquor license renewals for The Ridge Golf Club, Hy-Vee, and Hyser Incorporated
• Discussion of TIF Internal Financing (SC-R-13-22)
• Hockey Grant Application (SC-R-14-22)

The council approved the FY2022-23 budget, setting the property tax rate at $11.13500 per $1,000 of assessed value, a 0.27% decrease from the previous year. It also approved resolutions for a Lewis & Clark easement, internally financing projects with TIF funds, and a grant application for synthetic ice tiles. The council received annual department reports and a housing survey analysis for information, and ratified Alex Frankl as Natural Gas Department Head.

• Adopted FY2022-23 budget with $11.13500 tax rate (5-0)
• Granted permanent easement to Lewis & Clark Regional Water System (5-0)
• Approved internal financing of projects repaid with TIF funds (5-0)
• Approved grant application for synthetic ice tiles (5-0)
• Ratified Alex Frankl as Natural Gas Department Head (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, and liquor license renewals (voice vote, all ayes)

City Council

The Sioux Center City Council will meet to discuss and act on several items, including a Highway 75 project update and contract amendment, the Heritage Village project, and a public hearing on maximum property tax dollars. The council will also set a date and time for a public hearing on the 2022-2023 utilities budget. The meeting includes a consent agenda for minutes and bills.

• Highway 75 update and contract amendment
• Heritage Village project discussion
• Public hearing on maximum property tax dollars (SC-R-10-22)
• Set date and time for 2022-2023 utilities budget public hearing

The council approved a consent agenda including prior minutes and bills. It approved an Iowa DOT addendum increasing its contribution to $24,305,000 for eligible costs plus all right-of-way costs on the Highway 75 project. It also approved a resolution establishing maximum property tax dollars and set a March 14 public hearing for the FY 2022-2023 budget. The council received an update on Heritage Village relocation and expressed support for a new machine shed.

• Approved consent agenda (Feb 9 minutes and bills) unanimously
• Approved and authorized execution of Iowa DOT Addendum to Agreement No. 20202-16-015, increasing DOT contribution to $24,305,000
• Approved Resolution SC-R-10-22 establishing maximum property tax dollars (roll call: 5-0)
• Set public hearing for March 14, 2022, to adopt FY 2022-2023 budget
• Received Heritage Village update; acknowledged support for new machine shed

City Council

The council approved the low bid of $5,699,935 from Schelling Construction for the American State Bank Sports Complex, including a $588,158 turf alternate, and adopted the 2021 International Code Family via Ordinance SC-O-01-22. It also accepted an $88,000 state childcare grant, authorized $1.5M in bond financing for the Indoor Turf Facility, and reappointed Crystallyn Sterler to the NW Iowa Regional Housing Authority. All votes were unanimous except one abstention on Resolution SC-R-08-22.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, and liquor license renewals (unanimous)
• Approved plans, specs, contract, and cost estimate for American State Bank Sports Complex (unanimous)
• Accepted Schelling Construction bid of $5,699,935 plus $588,158 turf alternate (unanimous)
• Reappointed Crystallyn Sterler to NW Iowa Regional Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance SC-O-01-22 updating building codes to 2021 International Code Family (unanimous)
• Authorized Amendment #16 to Northern Natural Gas FDD Service Agreement through 5/31/2028 (unanimous)
• Accepted $88,000 State of Iowa Future Ready childcare grant (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-08-22 appointing American State Bank Trust as paying agent (3-0, 1 abstention)

City Council

The Sioux Center City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several financial and administrative items. Key items include a public hearing and resolution for up to $1,000,000 in urban renewal tax increment revenue capital loan notes, a resolution to accept a proposal to purchase $2,000,000 in similar notes, a development agreement with FCC, a second reading of a building code amendment, and a discussion on the School Resource Officer program. The agenda also includes routine consent items, a budget review, and appointments to boards and commissions.

• Public hearing on resolution for up to $1,000,000 Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Capital Loan Notes (SC-R-06-22)
• Resolution to accept proposal to purchase $2,000,000 Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Capital Loan Notes, Series 2022 (SC-R-07-22)
• Consider Development Agreement with FCC (SC-R-05-22)
• Second Reading of Building Code Amendment (SC-O-01-22)
• Liquor license renewals for Moes Mart, Los Tulipanes, Terrace View Event Center, and 4 Brothers Bar & Grill

The council approved resolutions to borrow up to $2 million in Urban Renewal Tax Increment Capital Loan Notes for the American State Bank Sports Complex, including a $1 million authorization and a $2 million purchase proposal with Primebank. They also approved a development agreement with Family Crisis Centers, Inc. for a $100,000 pledge toward a family visitation center, and passed the second reading of an ordinance adopting the 2021 International Code Family. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda including bills, finance reports, and liquor license renewals (unanimous)
• Accepted FY 2020-21 Certified Annual Financial Report (unanimous)
• Approved application to Sioux County for ARPA funds for a school resource officer (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-05-22 for development agreement with Family Crisis Centers, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance SC-O-01-22 adopting 2021 International Code Family (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-06-22 authorizing up to $1,000,000 Urban Renewal TIF Capital Loan Notes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-07-22 accepting proposal to purchase $2,000,000 Urban Renewal TIF Capital Loan Notes (unanimous)
• Approved appointments and reappointments to city boards and commissions (unanimous)

City Council

The Sioux Center City Council is meeting to handle routine business and several notable items. They will hold a public hearing on a building code amendment, consider approving a CAT agreement, review the Capital Improvement Plan, and discuss a bond counsel engagement agreement. The agenda also includes setting a public hearing for urban renewal TIF revenue capital loan notes and a strategic planning discussion.

• Public hearing on Building Code Amendment (SC-O-01-22)
• Approval of CAT Agreement (SC-R-03-22)
• Review Capital Improvement Plan
• Bond Counsel Engagement Agreement
• Set public hearing for Urban Renewal TIF Revenue Capital Loan Notes (SC-R-04-22)

The Sioux Center City Council approved a resolution authorizing the $500,000 Iowa Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) Grant agreement for the American State Bank Sports Complex, and set a public hearing for January 27 on issuing up to $1,000,000 in Urban Renewal TIF Revenue Capital Loan Notes. The council also approved the first reading of an ordinance adopting the 2021 International Code Family, and approved resolutions of appreciation for two retiring councilmen. Administrative officers for 2022 were confirmed, and the council received reports on the library, a five-year capital forecast, and Highway 75 planning.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, and official newspapers (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-01-22 honoring W. Dale Den Herder (5-0)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-02-22 honoring Jamie Van Ravenswaay (5-0)
• Approved administrative officers for 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance SC-O-01-22 adopting 2021 International Code Family (5-0)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-03-22 for CAT grant agreement (5-0)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-04-22 setting Jan. 27 hearing for TIF loan notes (5-0)
• Approved Ahlers and Cooney as bond counsel (unanimous)