Sioux Center public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Sioux Center City Council will meet to discuss a tax ordinance and conduct personnel matters. The session includes an oath of office for a council member and employee reviews.

• Hotel and Motel Tax Ordinance (SC-O-04-32)
• Oath of Office for Council Member
• Employee Ratification
• Employee Review

City Council

The City Council will consider the approval of an agreement for the Future Land Use Plan. The body will also review policies for the Family Crisis Center CDBG project and accept several completed infrastructure projects.

• Review and approval of Future Land Use Plan agreement
• CDBG policies for Family Crisis Center Project (SC-R-50-23)
• Acceptance of Highland Hills Project
• Acceptance of 1st Ave & 13th St SW Improvements
• Acceptance of 7th St NE HMA Resurfacing and Biotech Park 4th Ave Extension

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss electric generation and review personnel recommendations. The body will also consider liquor licenses and employee Christmas salaries.

• Liquor licenses for Sioux County Livestock and Kwik Star
• Discussion on electric generation
• Employee Christmas salary
• Electric Department employee recommendation
• On call recommendation

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the disposal of city property. Members will also consider a CDBG award for the Family Crisis Center Project and various TIF-related ordinances and requests.

• Public hearing on disposal of city property (SC-R-45-23)
• CDBG Award for Family Crisis Center Project
• TIF Ordinance (SC-O-03-23)
• TIF Internal Financing (SC-R-48-23)
• Inter-fund loan authorization from Electric Fund (SC-R-49-23)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss and award a contract for Hwy 75 Phase 2. The meeting also includes time for public input and other business.

• Public hearing and contract award for Hwy 75 Phase 2

City Council

The Sioux Center City Council will discuss bids for Hwy 75 Phase 2 and consider awarding a contract for street lighting materials. They will also set a public hearing for the disposal of city property and hold a hearing on vacating an easement in Highland Hills. Other items include a police department structure discussion, a CAT grant for Lil Wispy, and health insurance renewal.

• Hwy 75 Phase 2 bids discussion
• Hwy 75 street lighting materials Phase 2 contract award
• Public hearing to vacate easement in Highland Hills (SC-R-43-23)
• CAT grant for Lil Wispy (SC-R-44-23)
• Health insurance renewal

City Council

The Sioux Center City Council is meeting to handle routine business and several public hearings. Key items include vacating easements in South Ridge Estates Commercial Park, disposing of property in South Ridge Estates Residential, and approving a cash transfer. The council will also review an electric utility survey and close out the Brookview Commercial Project.

• Public hearing on vacating easements in South Ridge Estates Commercial Park (SC-R-40-23)
• Public hearing on disposing of property in South Ridge Estates Residential (SC-R-41-23)
• Cash transfer approval (SC-R-42-23)
• Final pay request and closeout for Brookview Commercial Project
• Electric utility survey review

City Council

The Sioux Center City Council will discuss an electric generating facility feasibility study, hold a public hearing on vacating an easement for Peoples Bank, and set public hearings for easement vacations and property transfer in South Ridge Estates. They will also consider a resolution for Public Power and Natural Gas Week, a finance software update, and farm rent schedules.

• Electric Generating Facility Feasibility Study
• Public hearing to vacate easement for Peoples Bank (SC-R-38-23)
• Set public hearing to vacate easements in South Ridge Estates Commercial Park
• Set public hearing to transfer property in South Ridge Estates Residential
• Consider farm rent schedules

The City Council approved the disposal of utility easement rights for a bank addition and authorized software upgrades through Tyler Technologies. The council also set two public hearings for October 2 regarding further easement disposals and a land exchange for the Ridge Golf Course.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-38-23 to dispose of utility easement rights for Peoples Bank addition (4-0-1)
• Scheduled Oct. 2 public hearing for easement disposal in South Ridge Estates Commercial Park (unanimous voice vote)
• Scheduled Oct. 2 public hearing for Ridge Golf Course land exchange (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-39-23 recognizing community-owned utilities (5-0)
• Authorized staff to sign software upgrade agreements with Tyler Technologies (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved 2024 cash farm rent and tenants per proposed schedule (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The Sioux Center City Council will meet to consider several items, including a resolution for a hotel/motel tax, a contract for Phase 2 of the Hwy 75 project, and a letter of support for a Rural Innovation Grant. They will also ratify the School Resource Officer position, approve a pickup purchase, and consider staff positions. The agenda includes routine consent items such as minutes, bills, and finance reports.

• Consider Resolution for Hotel/Motel Tax (SC-R-37-23)
• Hwy 75 Update – Consider DOT Contract Phase 2
• Rural Innovation Grant – Letter of Support
• Ratify School Resource Officer Position – Oath of Office
• Pickup Purchase

The City Council approved a resolution to place a proposal to increase the hotel and motel tax from 5% to 7% on the November election ballot. The council also approved a Highway 75 construction agreement and the hiring of a School Resource Officer.

• Approved resolution to place hotel/motel tax increase on November ballot (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved agreement with Iowa DOT for Phase 2 of Highway 75 project (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Kyle Munneke as School Resource Officer (unanimous)
• Approved opening a full-time community development director position (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of a new pickup for the electric department (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Whispers of Love, Hope & Joy's Rural Innovation Grant application (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including August 1, 2023 minutes and Taste of NISO liquor license (unanimous)

City Council

The Sioux Center City Council is meeting to consider routine items and hold two public hearings related to the Country View residential development: one on selling city property for future residential use and another on accepting the plat for Country View North Second Addition and setting its zoning. The agenda also includes a report on the Terrace View Event Center and administering the oath of office to police officers.

• Public hearing on sale of city property for Country View Future Residential (SC-R-35-23)
• Public hearing on accepting plat for Country View North Second Addition (SC-R-36-23)
• Public hearing on setting zoning for Country View North Second Addition (SC-O-02-23)
• Terrace View Event Center report
• Oath of office for police officers

The City Council approved the sale of 7.36 acres of city-owned property and the plat for Country View North – Second Addition. The council also rezoned the development area from Agriculture (AG) to Single-Family Residential (R-1).

• Approved consent agenda including July 10, 2023 minutes and bills (Voice vote: All Aye)
• Administered oath of office to Police Officers Ryan Laroco, Steve Topete, and James Van Veldhuizen
• Approved Resolution SC-R-35-23 to dispose of 7.36 acres of city-owned property (4-0)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-36-23 approving the plat of Country View North – Second Addition (4-0)
• Suspended Iowa Statute 380.3 requirements for two-meeting consideration of ordinances (4-0)
• Approved Resolution SC-O-02-23 rezoning real estate from Agriculture (AG) to Single-Family Residential (R-1) (4-0)

City Council

The Sioux Center City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including consent agenda items, and will consider setting public hearings for the Country View North Second Addition. They will also discuss a construction agreement with MidAmerican Energy and conduct employee reviews. The meeting includes an oath of office for the new Chief of Police and a presentation from Promise Community Health.

• Set public hearings for Country View North Second Addition
• MidAmerican Energy Construction Agreement
• Appoint Planning & Zoning Board Members
• Liquor license renewals for Sioux Center Health and The Fruited Plain Café
• Oath of office for Chief of Police Josh Koedam

The City Council approved funding for a health care center expansion and authorized an agreement with MidAmerican Energy for a substation. The council also scheduled public hearings regarding the sale of 7.36 acres for 20 new residential lots.

• Approved $75,000 over three years from utility funds for Promise Community Health expansion (All Aye)
• Scheduled Aug. 1 public hearings for property sale and zoning change for Country View North – Second Addition (All Aye)
• Authorized staff to execute Facilities Construction Agreement with MidAmerican Energy (All Aye)
• Approved permanent employment status and pay increases for Tom Draayer and Clayton Schoellerman (All Aye)
• Approved consent agenda including June 26 minutes, bills, finance reports, and liquor license renewals (All Aye)
• Appointed Josh Dorhout and Travis Anderson to the Zoning Board (All Aye)

City Council

The Sioux Center City Council will hold public hearings on a CDBG grant for the Family Crisis Center, an annexation, and the 4th Ave NE water main replacement. The council will also appoint a Chief of Police and ratify a police officer position, followed by closed sessions.

• Public hearing for CDBG grant (SC-R-32-23) for Family Crisis Center
• Public hearing on annexation (SC-R-33-23)
• Public hearing on 4th Ave NE Water Main Replacement
• Appointment of Chief of Police
• Employee ratification for police officer

The City Council approved a grant application and agreement to fund a foster care visitation center. Other key actions included annexing land for commercial development, awarding a water main contract, and appointing a new Chief of Police.

• Approved CDBG grant application and Subrecipient Agreement for Family Crisis Center (5-0)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-33-23 for voluntary annexation of west side property (5-0)
• Awarded 4th Ave. NE Water Main Replacement contract to Firm Foundation Concrete for $404,683 (All Aye)
• Appointed Josh Koedam as Chief of Police (All Aye)
• Ratified hiring of James Van Veldhuizen as Police Officer (All Aye)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-34-23 setting FY 2023-2024 salaries for officers and employees (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including June 5 minutes and liquor license renewals (All Aye)
• Approved Housing Needs Assessment (All Aye)

City Council

The City Council approved interior renovations for the public library and endorsed two developers for the state Workforce Housing Tax Incentive Program. The council also agreed to fund a street extension for a new residential area and ratified several new city hires.

• Approved interior renovations for Sioux Center Public Library (All Aye)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-27-23 to vacate a utility easement in South Ridge Estates (5-0)
• Approved development agreement with SCLD to pay for installation of 11th Ave. NE (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-28-23 endorsing 2011 North Development LLC for workforce housing tax incentives (5-0)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-29-23 endorsing Vision Builders for workforce housing tax incentives (5-0)
• Ratified appointment of Mark Dykstra as utility department locator (All Aye)
• Ratified appointment of Steve Topete and Ryan Laroco as police officers (All Aye)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-33-23 for Missouri River Energy Services to administer renewable energy certificates (4-0)

City Council

The Sioux Center City Council is meeting to consider several administrative and financial items, including a water rate study, a fiscal 2023 budget amendment, and an inter-fund loan authorization. The council will also receive an update on the Highway 75 project and hold public hearings on a right-of-way acquisition and a utility easement vacation. The agenda includes routine consent items like minutes, bills, and a liquor license for the Chamber's Summer Celebration.

• Public hearing on DOT right-of-way acquisition (SC-R-23-23)
• Public hearing to vacate a utility easement (SC-R-24-23)
• Water rate study (SC-O-01-23)
• Budget amendment for fiscal 2023 with public hearing (SC-R-25-23)
• Authorization of inter-fund loan from Road Use Tax Fund (SC-R-26-23)

The City Council approved a two-part water rate increase for 2023 and 2024 and a rolling-closure construction plan for Highway 75 Phase 2. The council also authorized a new 5-year solid waste contract and approved several property and budget resolutions.

• Approved rolling-closure construction phasing for Highway 75 Phase 2 (All Aye)
• Authorized 5-year Solid Waste Contract Agreement with Brommer Sanitation Service (All Aye)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-23-23 to dispose of city-owned real estate for Highway 75 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-24-23 to vacate a utility easement in Highway Commercial Park (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance SC-O-01-23 establishing water rate increases of 6-8% per year for 2023 and 2024 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-25-23 for Amendment #1 to the FY 2022-2023 Budget (4-0)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-26-23 for an inter-fund loan from Road Use fund to Electric Enterprise fund at 2.00% interest (4-0)
• Authorized engagement of Ahlers and Cooney Law Firm for Urban Renewal bond amendment work (All Aye)

City Council

The Sioux Center City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the sale of property (SC-R-22-23) and discuss a water rate study (SC-O-01-23). The agenda also includes ratifying an employee for the Electric Department and approving equipment and vehicle purchases. Routine items include approving bills and renewing liquor licenses for Fareway Store and Late Harvest Brewery.

• Public hearing on Sale of Property (SC-R-22-23)
• Discussion of Water Rate Study (SC-O-01-23)
• Ratification of Electric Department Employee
• Renewal of Liquor Licenses for Fareway Store and Late Harvest Brewery
• Approval of Equipment & Vehicle Purchases

The council approved the purchase of 98.79 acres for future development and lifted a water warning in place since July 2022. A second reading of an ordinance to increase water rates by 6-8% per year for 2023 and 2024 was passed. The council also approved the sale of city-owned property to Ten Kredit.

• Approved purchase of 98.79 acres of property for $3,309,465 (unanimous)
• Lifted Water Warning put in place July 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Passed second reading of Ordinance SC-O-01-23 for 6-8% annual water rate increases in 2023 and 2024 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-22-23 to sell Lot 10 of Highway Park – First Addition to Ten Kredit (5-0)
• Ratified bid for 300 MMBTU firm transmission capacity on NNG Company (unanimous)
• Authorized replacement of sewer jet and purchase of two pickups (unanimous)
• Ratified appointment of Wyatt Resmen to the electric department (unanimous)
• Approved permanent employment status and pay increase for Kris Pieper (unanimous)

City Council

The Sioux Center City Council will discuss and potentially act on several financial and personnel items, including a water rate study, ratification of new police officer positions, and multiple capital loan notes. The agenda also includes a streetsweeper discussion, routine consent items, and an executive session for property purchase.

• $2,475,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Note, Series 2023 (SC-R-15-23, SC-R-16-23)
• Water Rate Study (SC-O-01-23)
• Ratify New Police Officer Positions
• Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes amendments: $7,161,315.65 (SC-R-17-23) and $8,317,449.99 (SC-R-18-23)
• Authorization Inter-Fund Loan from Electric Fund (SC-R-20-23, SC-R-21-23)

The council authorized $2.475 million in general obligation capital loan notes for development projects and approved the first reading of a water rate increase. They also ratified new police appointments and authorized the purchase of a new street sweeper.

• Approved $2.475M general obligation capital loan notes for Brookview Addition and 13th Street/2nd Ave. SE (4-0-1)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance SC-O-01-23 for a 6-8% water rate increase (5-0)
• Authorized replacement of street sweeper at an estimated cost of $390,000 (5-0)
• Ratified appointment of Landon Slechta as police officer and Josh Koedam as School Resource Officer (5-0)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-15-23 appointing American State Bank Trust as paying, note registrar, and transfer agent (4-0-1)
• Approved three resolutions (SC-R-17-23, SC-R-18-23, SC-R-19-23) amending loan notes for Meadow Creek Water Quality Restoration Project (5-0 each)
• Approved inter-fund loan from electric fund to sewer enterprise fund via Resolution SC-R-20-23 (5-0)
• Approved internal financing for city projects to be repaid with TIF funds via Resolution SC-R-21-23 (5-0)

City Council

The Sioux Center City Council is meeting to approve a $2.6 million general obligation capital loan note proposal, hold public hearings on capital loan notes and the FY 2023-2024 budget, and accept the ASB Sports Complex project. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, bills, finance reports, and a liquor license renewal for Terrace View Event Center.

• Resolution to accept proposal to purchase $2,600,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2023 (SC-R-10-23)
• Public hearing on GO Capital Loan Notes (SC-R-11-23)
• Public hearings on Revenue Capital Loan Notes (SC-R-12-23) and (SC-R-13-23)
• Public hearing and approval of FY 2023-2024 budget (SC-R-14-22)
• Project acceptance for ASB Sports Complex

The council adopted the FY 2023-24 budget and tax rate. They approved multiple loan notes for infrastructure and water quality projects and authorized final payments for the American State Bank Sports Complex.

• Approved FY 2023-24 budget and tax rate of $11.13500 per $1,000 assessed value (5-0)
• Approved $2.6 million general obligation capital loan notes for Brookview and 13th St/1st Ave SW (5-0)
• Approved $472,000 general obligation capital loan notes for Meadow Creek Water Quality Restoration (5-0)
• Approved $475,000 sewer revenue capital loan notes for Meadow Creek Water Quality Restoration (5-0)
• Approved $553,000 taxable sewer revenue capital loan notes for Meadow Creek Water Quality Restoration (5-0)
• Approved hiring CMBA Architects for Heritage Center design (All Aye)
• Approved final payment of $6,138,323.31 to Schelling Construction for American State Bank Sports Complex (All Aye)
• Approved final payment of $1,890,366.00 to Yeadon Domes for sports complex dome (All Aye)

City Council

The Sioux Center City Council will hold a public hearing and consider awarding a bid for the West Branch RNG Distribution Project. They will also discuss a performance agreement for Meadow Creek Detention, a bond counsel engagement agreement, and set public hearings for three rezoning requests (SC-R-07-23, SC-R-08-23, SC-R-09-23). The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and a liquor license for Fruited Plain.

• Public hearing and bid award for West Branch RNG Distribution Project
• Authorize performance agreement for Meadow Creek Detention
• Bond counsel engagement agreement
• Set public hearings for rezoning requests SC-R-07-23, SC-R-08-23, SC-R-09-23
• Liquor license for Fruited Plain

The City Council approved plans and low bids for the West Branch RNG Distribution Line Project. Council also authorized agreements and legal services for the Meadow Creek projects and set public hearing dates for sewer and general obligation loan notes.

• Approved West Branch RNG Distribution Line Project plans and specifications (All Aye)
• Approved ECI Contracting bid for Bid Package #1 at $1,993,550 (All Aye)
• Approved Utility Safety & Design, Inc. (USDI) bid for Bid Package #2 at $248,917.54 (All Aye)
• Authorized staff to sign performance agreement for Meadow Creek Detention Pond project (All Aye)
• Authorized engagement of Ahlers & Cooney Law Firm for Meadow Creek Water Quality Restoration Project financing (All Aye)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-07-23 to set hearing for up to $475,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes (5-0)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-08-23 to set hearing for up to $553,000 Taxable Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes (5-0)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-09-23 to set hearing for up to $472,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes (5-0)

City Council

The Sioux Center City Council will meet to consider several public hearings and resolutions, including a GO Capital Loan Notes hearing, a development agreement, and bids for street and detention projects. The council will also review the 2023-2024 utilities budget and set a hearing date, and consider withdrawing from the NW Iowa Safety Group.

• Public hearing on GO Capital Loan Notes (SC-R-02-23)
• Development agreement resolution (SC-R-03-23)
• Hwy 75 streetlights rebid – Phase 1
• 7th St NE HMA resurfacing – public hearing and bid award
• Meadow Creek Detention – public hearing and bid award

The City Council approved several infrastructure projects, including a new detention pond and street lighting. They authorized $2.6 million in General Obligation Capital Loan Notes for development and infrastructure. Other actions included approving a new hotel development agreement and the purchase of a quint fire truck.

• Approved $2.6M General Obligation Capital Loan Notes (5-0)
• Approved $1,673,478.45 low bid for Meadow Creek Detention Pond (5-0)
• Approved purchase of quint fire truck (4-0-1)
• Approved development agreement with Sioux Center Lodging, LLC (4-0-1)
• Approved $77,356.33 low bid for 7th St. NE HMA Overlay Project (5-0)
• Approved $63,238.40 low bid from RESCO for Highway 75 street lighting (5-0)
• Authorized Water Supply Agreement with the City of Sheldon (5-0)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-06-23 to establish maximum property tax dollars (5-0)

City Council

The Sioux Center City Council will hold a public hearing on the Hwy 75 Phase 1 bid, review the fiscal 2022 financial report, and consider an underwriter agreement. The council will also set public hearings for several capital projects and a general budget review.

• Public hearing on Hwy 75 Project Phase 1 bid
• Fiscal 2022 Certified Annual Financial Report
• Underwriter and Placement Agent Engagement Agreement
• Set public hearing for General Obligation Capital Loan Notes (SC-R-01-23)
• Set public hearings for West Branch RNG, Meadow Creek Detention Pond, and 7th St NE HMA Overlay projects

The council approved the plans and awarded the Highway 75 Improvement Project – Phase 1 contract to Godberson-Smith. They also authorized agreements for bond issuance to finance infrastructure and set several public hearings for future projects and the FY 2023-24 budget.

• Approved consent agenda including liquor license renewals for 4 Brothers Bar & Grill and Nuevo Vallarta Grocery & Jewelry, LLC (All Aye)
• Accepted FY 2021-22 Annual Financial Report (All Aye)
• Accepted plans and cost estimate for Highway 75 Improvement Project – Phase 1 (All Aye)
• Awarded Highway 75 Improvement Project – Phase 1 contract to Godberson-Smith (All Aye)
• Rejected street lighting bid for Highway 75 – Phase 1 project (All Aye)
• Authorized agreements with Piper Sandler & Co. and Ahlers and Cooney Law firm for bond issuance (All Aye)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-01-23 to set a public hearing for up to $2,600,000 in general obligation capital loan notes (4-0)
• Set public hearings for West Branch RNG, Meadow Creek Detention Pond, 7th St. NE HMA Overlay, and FY 2023-24 property tax levy (All Aye)

City Council

The Sioux Center City Council will consider appointments, discuss police staffing and HR/safety positions, and set a public hearing for the West Branch RNG Project. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as minutes, bills, finance reports, and liquor license renewals.

• Discussion of Police Staffing/SRO and HR/Safety Positions
• Set public hearing for West Branch RNG Project
• Appointment of Administrative Officers & Oath of Office
• Liquor License Renewals (Hy-Vee ownership update)
• Ratify Natural Gas and Buildings & Grounds Maintenance Positions

The City Council approved the appointment of Josh Mork to a full-time Human Resources and Safety Manager position. The council also ratified two new city employees and approved several appointments to city boards and commissions.

• Approved consent agenda including bills, finance reports, and Hy-Vee liquor license renewal (All Aye)
• Approved appointments and reappointments to Planning & Zoning, Low Rent Housing, Rec & Arts, and Airport Representative boards (All Aye)
• Approved appointing Josh Mork to full-time Human Resources and Safety Manager (All Aye)
• Ratified appointment of Tom Draayer to Natural Gas Department (All Aye)
• Ratified appointment of Clayton Schoellerman to Maintenance/Grounds (All Aye)