Sioux Center public meetings in 2025

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding zoning map amendments, electric switchgear, and a water tower environmental document. The body will also consider financial service agreements and the LOSAP program resolution.

• Public hearing on Zoning Map Amendments (SC-O-10-25)
• Public hearing on Electric Switchgear Award
• Public hearing on Water Tower Environmental Information Document
• Resolution of Support for LOSAP Program (SC-R-57-25)
• Acceptance and final payment for Harvest Heights Grading Project

The Sioux Center City Council approved the consent agenda and appointed a new slate of administrative officers. It also approved several contracts and ordinances, including a $715,725 switchgear contract and a zoning amendment for the Harvest Heights area. Additional actions included adopting a resolution supporting the state Length of Service Award program and authorizing annual community contributions and employee salary adjustments.

• Approved consent agenda (voice vote, all Aye)
• Approved slate of administrative officers (voice vote, all Aye)
• Approved low bid $715,725 switchgear contract with Switchgear Power Systems (voice vote, all Aye)
• Approved Ordinance No. SC-O-10-25 amending zoning for Harvest Heights (roll call, Ayes: Gotto, Vermeer, Vreugdenhil, Moerman; Nays: none)
• Suspended Iowa Statute 380.3 requirement for two‑meeting review (roll call, Ayes: Moerman, Gotto, Vermeer, Vreugdenhil; Nays: none)
• Approved Resolution SC-R-57-25 supporting Length of Service Award program (roll call, Ayes: Gotto, Vermeer, Moerman, Vreugdenhil; Nays: none)
• Approved Piper Sandler & Co. as underwriter for electric generation financing (voice vote, all Aye)
• Authorized final payment of $16,079.33 to Vander Windt & Sons for Harvest Heights grading (voice vote, all Aye)

City Council

The Sioux Center City Council meeting will address routine agenda items and several specific proposals. The council will approve the consent agenda items, which include the minutes of the November 10, 2025 meeting, the annual finance report, the IDOT Street Finance Report, CDBG Payment #12 for the FCC Project, and a liquor license renewal. Council members will discuss support for the RISE Grant Application (SC-56-25) and consider a request for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) revenue. An update on the Harvest Heights Affordable Housing Project will also be provided.

• Minutes of November 10, 2025
• Annual Finance Report
• CDBG Payment #12 – FCC Project
• Support for RISE Grant Application (SC-56-25)
• TIF Revenue Request

The council approved the consent agenda by voice vote with all members in favor. It adopted Resolution No. SC‑R‑56‑25, endorsing the city’s application for an Iowa DOT RISE grant to build a 600‑foot segment of 3rd St. NW. The council set public hearings for December 23 to consider rezoning in the Harvest Heights Addition and for January 21 to consider selling the property for a multi‑family housing project. Staff presented a recommendation to request $4,120,000 in TIF revenue for 2026‑27, which the council received for information.

• Approved consent agenda (voice vote, all aye)
• Adopted Resolution No. SC‑R‑56‑25 to submit RISE grant application (Aye: Brantsen, Gotto, Vermeer, Moerman; Nays: none)
• Set public hearing Dec 23, 4:00 p.m. to rezone portion of Harvest Heights Addition (Aye: Brantsen, Gotto, Moerman, Vermeer; Nays: none)
• Set public hearing Jan 21, 4:00 p.m. to authorize sale of property for multi‑family housing (Aye: Brantsen, Gotto, Moerman, Vermeer; Nays: none)
• Received staff recommendation to request $4,120,000 TIF revenue for 2026‑27 (informational)

City Council

The Sioux Center City Council will hold a public hearing on a $22 million electric revenue capital loan notes proposal. The council will also consider a resolution to authorize a $2.5 million taxable electric revenue capital loan notes agreement. Additional items include a public hearing to vacate an easement for Meadow Creek 4th Addition and discussion of internal TIF financing. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items and other business.

• Public hearing – $22 M Electric Revenue Capital Loan Notes (SC-R-51-25)
• Resolution approving a $2.5 M taxable electric revenue capital loan notes agreement (SC-R-52-25)
• Vacate Easement – Meadow Creek 4th Addition public hearing (SC-R-50-25)
• TIF Internal Financing items (SC-R-54-25, SC-R-55-25)
• Document Destruction Approval (SC-R-53-25)

The Sioux Center City Council authorized a public hearing to move forward with a $22 million electric revenue capital loan note and approved a $2.5 million loan agreement with the Iowa Economic Development Authority. It also approved the disposal of easement rights on lots 23 and 24, adopted a document‑destruction resolution, and authorized internal financing of several projects using Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds. All motions passed with no opposing votes.

• Approved consent agenda (voice vote, all aye)
• Approved disposal of easement rights on lots 23 & 24 (aye: Brantsen, Gotto, Vermeer; abstain: Moerman, Vreugdenhil)
• Approved proceeding with $22,000,000 electric revenue loan notes (aye: Moerman, Gotto, Brantsen, Vermeer, Vreugdenhil)
• Approved $2,500,000 loan agreement with Iowa Economic Development Authority (aye: Moerman, Gotto, Brantsen, Vermeer, Vreugdenhil)
• Scheduled public hearing for electric generation switchgear on Dec 23 (aye: Brantsen, Gotto, Moerman, Vermeer, Vreugdenhil)
• Approved document destruction resolution (aye: Moerman, Gotto, Brantsen, Vermeer, Vreugdenhil)
• Approved internal financing of city projects with TIF revenue (aye: Moerman, Gotto, Brantsen, Vermeer, Vreugdenhil)
• Approved internal advance to Tax Increment Revenue Fund (aye: Moerman, Gotto, Brantsen, Vermeer, Vreugdenhil)

City Council

The City Council will review updates on the Hwy 75 project and discuss trees in the right-of-way. The body is considering a cash transfer, a bond counsel agreement, and setting a public hearing for electric revenue capital loan notes.

• Hwy 75 Project Update
• CDBG Payment #11 for FCC Project
• Liquor License Renewals for Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh and Season Buffet
• Cash Transfer Approval (SC-R-48-25)
• Public Hearing for Electric Revenue Capital Loan Notes (SC-R-49-25)

The Sioux Center City Council approved the consent agenda and a cash‑transfer resolution. It also approved using Ahlers & Cooney as bond counsel for an electric generation project not to exceed $22 M, and set a public‑hearing date of November 10 for the loan authorization. Additionally, the council approved an amendment to the water‑purchase agreement with Rural Water System No. 1.

• Approved consent agenda (voice vote, all aye)
• Approved RESOLUTION SC‑R‑48‑25 cash transfers (aye: Moerman, Gotto, Brantsen, Vermeer; nays: none)
• Approved use of Ahlers & Cooney as bond counsel for up to $22,000,000 electric generation project (voice vote, all aye)
• Approved RESOLUTION SC‑R‑49‑25 fixing November 10 public hearing for loan authorization (aye: Moerman, Gotto, Brantsen, Vermeer; nays: none)
• Approved 2025 amendment to Water Purchase and Supply Agreement with Rural Water System No. 1 (voice vote, all aye)

City Council

The Sioux Center City Council will consider resolutions to appoint paying agents, approve loan agreements, and authorize tax levies for $5 million and $1.2 million general‑obligation capital loan notes. The meeting also includes a public input segment, a consent agenda, a summer recreation report, acceptance of the 2025 2nd Ave NW Project, a farm rent schedule, employee reviews, and other business.

• $5 M General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2025A – resolutions SC‑R‑44‑25 and SC‑R‑45‑25
• $1.2 M Taxable General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2025B – resolutions SC‑R‑46‑25 and SC‑R‑47‑25
• 2025 2nd Ave NW Project Acceptance (SC‑R‑41‑25, SC‑R‑42‑25, SC‑R‑43‑25)
• Consideration of Farm Rent Schedule
• Employee Reviews

The council approved the consent agenda and several resolutions, including acceptance of the 2nd Ave NW widening work, final payment to Firm Foundation Concrete, and the preparation and levy of final assessment schedules. It also appointed American State Bank as paying agent and approved a $5 million general‑obligation loan and associated tax levy for the Hwy 75 project, as well as a $1.2 million loan for other needs. Additionally, the council adopted a farm‑rent increase and granted permanent status with pay raises to two wastewater employees.

• Approved consent agenda (voice vote, all aye)
• Approved Resolution SC‑R‑41‑25 accepting work on 2nd Ave NW widening (roll call, all aye)
• Approved final payment $10,424.73 to Firm Foundation Concrete (voice vote, all aye)
• Approved Resolution SC‑R‑44‑25 appointing American State Bank as paying agent (roll call, 4 aye, 1 abstain)
• Approved Resolution SC‑R‑45‑25 authorizing $5,000,000 loan notes and tax levy (roll call, 4 aye, 1 abstain)
• Approved Resolution SC‑R‑47‑25 authorizing $1,200,000 loan notes and tax levy (roll call, 4 aye, 1 abstain)
• Approved farm rent schedule increase for 2026 year (voice vote, all aye)
• Approved permanent employment and pay increase for Chad De Vries and Matt Brummel (voice vote, all aye)

City Council

The City Council will review bids and resolutions for two capital loan notes and a development agreement with SCLD. The meeting includes a second reading of a tree ordinance and the potential purchase of a police vehicle.

• GO Capital Loan Notes of $5M (SC-R-38-25) and $1.2M (SC-R-39-25)
• Second reading of Tree Ordinance (SC-O-10-25)
• Development Agreement with SCLD
• Purchase of a police vehicle
• Liquor license renewal for Walmart

The council approved two resolutions selling $5 M and $1.2 M general‑obligation loan notes to fund infrastructure projects. It delayed the second reading of a tree‑planting ordinance and adopted a resolution declaring Oct 5‑11 Public Power and Natural Gas Week. It also approved a development agreement to buy the Lil Wispy Course property and the purchase of a police vehicle.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes, bills, financial reports, Walmart liquor license) – voice vote, all Aye
• Approved Resolution SC‑R‑38‑25 to sell $5 M General Obligation Capital Loan Notes (Series 2025A) – Aye: Brantsen, Gotto, Vermeer, Vreugdenhil, Moerman; Nays: none
• Approved Resolution SC‑R‑39‑25 to sell $1.2 M Taxable General Obligation Capital Loan Notes (Series 2025B) – Aye: Brantsen, Gotto, Vermeer, Vreugdenhil, Moerman; Nays: none
• Delayed second reading of Ordinance SC‑O‑10‑25 (tree‑planting restriction) – no action taken
• Approved Resolution SC‑R‑40‑25 establishing Oct 5‑11 as Public Power and Natural Gas Week – Aye: Brantsen, Gotto, Vermeer, Vreugdenhil; Nays: none
• Approved Development Agreement to purchase Lil Wispy Course property for $800,000 – voice vote, all Aye; Vreugdenhil abstained
• Approved purchase of a 2026 Durango police vehicle for $45,733 – voice vote, all Aye

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss electronic bidding procedures. The body will consider a resolution regarding the distribution of a preliminary official statement.

• Resolution SC-R-37-25 regarding electronic bidding procedures and distribution of the Preliminary Official Statement

The Sioux Center City Council approved Resolution SC‑R‑37‑25, adopting electronic bidding procedures and the preliminary official statement for the not‑to‑exceed $5 million GO Capital Loan Notes. The motion was moved by Councilmember Randy Vreugdenhil, seconded by Councilmember Jennifer Vermeer, and passed unanimously with votes from Brantsen, Vermeer, and Vreugdenhil. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Resolution SC‑R‑37‑25 for electronic bidding procedures (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding several GO Capital Loan Notes for infrastructure and property. The body will also consider a tree ordinance and a speed limit change. Other items include a water tower presentation and bond counsel engagement.

• Public hearings for GO Capital Loan Notes: $3.5M for Hwy 75, $1M for Storm Water Project, $500K for Harvest Heights, and $1.2M for Property Acquisition
• Resolution of intent to reimburse city not to exceed $5M (SC-R-36-25)
• Consideration of Tree Ordinance (SC-O-10-25)
• Consideration of Speed Limit Change (SC-R-35-25)
• Consideration of Bond Counsel Engagement and Financial Service Agreement

The council approved the consent agenda, moved forward with the South Water Tower project, and adopted a resolution lowering the speed limit on 13th Avenue NE to 35 mph. It also approved the use of Piper Sandler & Co. and Ahlers & Cooney for financing, authorized up to $5 million in debt, and adopted bond‑issuance resolutions totaling $6.2 million for Highway 75, a storm‑water detention pond, Harvest Heights infrastructure, and property acquisition. Additional actions included approving electronic bidding procedures and the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 151 of the municipal code.

• Approved consent agenda (all councilmembers aye)
• Approved moving forward with South Water Tower project (all councilmembers aye)
• Approved application for South Water Tower to DNR Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (all councilmembers aye)
• Approved reduced speed limit on 13th Ave NE to 35 mph (aye: Brantsen, Gotto, Vermeer, Moerman)
• Approved use of Piper Sandler & Co. for financial services and Ahlers & Cooney as bond counsel (all councilmembers aye)
• Approved debt authority up to $5 million (aye: Brantsen, Gotto, Vermeer, Moerman)
• Approved bond‑issuance resolutions totaling $6.2 million for Highway 75, storm‑water pond, Harvest Heights, and property acquisition (aye: Brantsen, Gotto, Vermeer, Moerman)
• Approved electronic bidding procedures and preliminary official statement distribution (aye: Brantsen, Gotto, Vermeer, Moerman)

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda, including a $58,522 CDBG payment and several liquor license renewals. They adopted Amendment No. 10 to the Sioux Center Unified Urban Renewal Plan, updating projects and financing via tax‑increment financing. The council set dates for public hearings on five separate loan agreements ranging from $500,000 to $3.5 million for various infrastructure projects, each approved unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (CDBG $58,522, liquor license renewals) – unanimous (Aye: Brantsen, Gotto, Vermeer, Vreugdenhil)
• Adopted Amendment No. 10 to the Urban Renewal Plan – unanimous (Aye: Brantsen, Gotto, Vermeer, Vreugdenhil)
• Set date for $3,500,000 General Obligation loan hearing – unanimous (Aye: Brantsen, Gotto, Vermeer, Vreugdenhil)
• Set date for $1,000,000 General Obligation loan hearing – unanimous (Aye: Brantsen, Gotto, Vermeer, Vreugdenhil)
• Set date for $500,000 General Obligation loan hearing – unanimous (Aye: Brantsen, Gotto, Vermeer, Vreugdenhil)
• Set date for $1,200,000 Taxable General Obligation loan hearing – unanimous (Aye: Brantsen, Gotto, Vermeer, Vreugdenhil)

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda, including a $49,720 CDBG payment and a $7,578 NWIPDC payment for the FCC Project. They passed Ordinance SC-O-07-25, repealing a prior ordinance and establishing new water rates with a 20% increase in summer 2025 and a 10% increase in summer 2026. The council also adopted a resolution setting a July 21 public consultation and an August 11 public hearing for Amendment No. 10 to the Unified Urban Renewal Plan, and appointed Lucas Heiberger as the city’s representative to the Northwest Iowa Regional Housing Authority board.

• Approved consent agenda (CDBG $49,720 & NWIPDC $7,578) – voice vote Aye all
• Approved Ordinance SC-O-07-25 setting water rates (20% increase 2025, 10% 2026) – Aye: Brantsen, Gotto, Moerman, Vermeer, Vreugdenhil; Nays: none
• Approved Resolution SC-R-24-25 setting July 21 consultation and Aug 11 hearing for Urban Renewal Amendment 10 – Aye: Brantsen, Gotto, Moerman, Vermeer, Vreugdenhil; Nays: none
• Appointed Lucas Heiberger to Northwest Iowa Regional Housing Authority board – voice vote Aye all
• Entered executive session to discuss possible property purchase/sale – Ayes: Moerman, Vermeer, Brantsen, Vreugdenhil, Gotto; Nays: none
• Exited executive session – Ayes: Brantsen, Moerman, Vermeer, Vreugdenhil, Gotto; Nays: none

City Council

The council adopted a water rate increase ordinance and approved zoning amendments for the Meadow Creek and Walinga properties. It also adopted resolutions to dispose of a utility easement, adjust city employee wages for FY 25‑26, and appoint a new customer‑service representative. The meeting concluded with an executive session on a possible property transaction.

• Approved Ordinance SC‑O‑07‑25 (water rate increase) – Ayes: Brantsen, Gotto, Moerman, Vermeer, Vreugdenhil; Nays: none
• Approved Ordinance SC‑O‑08‑25 amending zoning for Meadow Creek – Ayes: Brantsen, Gotto, Vermeer; Abstain: Vreugdenhil, Moerman; Nays: none
• Approved Ordinance SC‑O‑09‑25 amending zoning for Walinga – Ayes: Brantsen, Moerman, Gotto, Vermeer, Vreugdenhil; Nays: none
• Approved Resolution SC‑R‑22‑25 disposing easement rights – Ayes: Brantsen, Moerman, Gotto, Vermeer, Vreugdenhil; Nays: none
• Approved Resolution SC‑R‑23‑25 wage and salary adjustments – Ayes: Brantsen, Moerman, Vermeer, Vreugdenhil; Nays: none
• Appointed Susan Davelaar as Customer Service Representative – voice vote, all aye
• Suspended Iowa Statute 380.3 requirement for Meadow Creek rezoning – Ayes: Brantsen, Moerman, Gotto, Vermeer, Vreugdenhil; Nays: none
• Suspended Iowa Statute 380.3 requirement for Walinga rezoning – Ayes: Brantsen, Moerman, Gotto, Vermeer, Vreugdenhil; Nays: none

City Council

The council approved Resolution SC‑R‑20‑25, supporting Ridge Creek LLC’s application to the Iowa Economic Development Authority Workforce Housing Tax Credit program. The council also approved Resolution SC‑R‑21‑25, supporting Axis Capital’s application to the same program. Both motions passed with three ayes (Brantsen, Vermeer, Vreugdenhil) and no nays.

• Approved Resolution SC‑R‑20‑25 supporting Ridge Creek tax credit application (3-0)
• Approved Resolution SC‑R‑21‑25 supporting Axis Capital tax credit application (3-0)

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda, including a $54,942 CDBG payment and liquor license renewals. It voted to add two outdoor pickleball courts in Children’s Park and two in Open Space Park. The first reading of Ordinance SC‑O‑07‑25, which raises water rates 20% in summer 2025 and 10% in summer 2026, was approved. The council also ratified a new Street Department employee, promoted a natural‑gas employee to permanent status, approved the IDOT predesign agreement for the Hwy 75 improvement project, and authorized a development agreement with Vision Builders for water‑detention improvements.

• Approved consent agenda (voice vote, all Aye)
• Approved addition of two pickleball courts in Children’s Park and two in Open Space Park (voice vote, all Aye)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance SC‑O‑07‑25 for water rate increases (roll call: Aye – Gotto, Moerman, Vermeer, Vreugdenhil; Nays – none)
• Ratified Karsen Traver as Street Department employee (voice vote, all Aye)
• Promoted Zach Pohren to permanent natural‑gas employee with pay increase (voice vote, all Aye)
• Approved IDOT predesign agreement for Hwy 75 Improvement Project (voice vote, all Aye)
• Authorized development agreement with Vision Builders for water‑detention improvements (voice vote, all Aye)

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda and confirmed the status of the $600,000 CDBG funding for the Family Crisis Center. They suspended the two‑meeting requirement of Iowa Statute 380.3, adopted Ordinance SC‑O‑06‑25 amending the city zoning ordinance, and approved a budget amendment for FY 2024‑25. The council authorized the final payment to Sioux City Engineering for the 20th St SE utility extension and approved a $2.5 million loan with the Iowa Economic Development Authority for a diesel electric generation project. They also approved the sale of city‑owned land for Goodwill’s expansion.

• Approved consent agenda (voice vote, all Aye)
• Approved CDBG status for Family Crisis Center (voice vote, all Aye)
• Suspended Iowa Statute 380.3 two‑meeting requirement (Aye: Brantsen, Gotto, Moerman, Vermeer, Vreugdenhil; Nays: none)
• Approved Ordinance SC‑O‑06‑25 amending zoning (Aye: Brantsen, Gotto, Moerman, Vermeer, Vreugdenhil; Nays: none)
• Approved Resolution SC‑R‑18‑25 amending FY 2024‑25 budget (Aye: Brantsen, Gotto, Moerman, Vermeer, Vreugdenhil; Nays: none)
• Approved Resolution SC‑R‑19‑25 to dispose of city‑owned land for Goodwill expansion (Aye: Brantsen, Gotto, Moerman, Vermeer, Vreugdenhil; Nays: none)
• Authorized final payment $44,344.95 to Sioux City Engineering for 20th St SE Utility Extension (voice vote, all Aye)
• Authorized $2.5 million loan with IEDA for diesel electric generation project (voice vote, all Aye)

City Council

The council accepted the plans, specifications, contract form, and cost estimate for the Harvest Heights Paving & Utility Extension Project. It then authorized the award of the contract to Vander Pol Excavating of Orange City for $1,444,281.64. Both motions passed unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Accepted project plans, specifications, contract form and cost estimate (Ayes: Brantsen, Gotto, Moerman, Vreugdenhil; no Nays)
• Authorized award of contract to Vander Pol Excavating for $1,444,281.64 (voice vote: all Ayes; no Nays)

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda covering April 7 minutes, bills, and a CDBG payment. It adopted the FY 2025‑26 budget and set the property tax levy at $11.244 per $1,000 of assessed value. The council also ratified Isaac Vietor as a parks employee in a joint‑use position.

• Approved consent agenda (voice vote, all aye)
• Approved FY 2025‑26 budget and tax levy (roll call vote 5‑0)
• Ratified Isaac Vietor as parks employee (voice vote, all aye)

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda, which included routine items such as minutes, finance reports, a CDBG payment, an NWIPDC payment and a liquor‑license renewal. It adopted two resolutions to sell city‑owned property for redevelopment, including a sale to Sioux Warehouse Solutions, LLC. The council passed an ordinance updating storm‑water user charge rates and appointed Matthew Brummel as a wastewater employee. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (voice vote, all Aye)
• Approved Resolution SC‑R‑15‑25 to dispose of city‑owned real estate for redevelopment (5 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Approved Resolution SC‑R‑16‑25 to sell city‑owned real estate to Sioux Warehouse Solutions, LLC (5 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Approved Ordinance SC‑O‑04‑25 revising storm‑water user charge rates (5 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Appointed Matthew Brummel as wastewater employee (voice vote, all Aye)

City Council

The council voted to schedule a public hearing on April 21, 2025 to consider adopting the 2025‑26 budget. The motion passed unanimously by voice vote. The council also voted to adjourn the meeting, which likewise passed unanimously. No further business was taken.

• Set public hearing for April 21, 2025 to consider 2025‑26 budget (voice vote, all aye)
• Adjourn meeting (voice vote, all aye)