Sioux Center Council approves 7% electric rate hike, rezones housing addition
The Sioux Center City Council on June 23 approved a 7% electric rate increase for both 2026 and 2027, the most consequential action of its meeting. The council also rezoned and platted a new housing addition, adopted an urban revitalization amendment, and set wage and salary adjustments for the next fiscal year. All votes were unanimous.
Electric rate increase approved
Council members passed the second reading of Ordinance SC-O-05-26, which will raise electric rates 7% in each of the next two years. The rate change takes effect after a third reading scheduled for July 7.
Housing addition and revitalization
The council approved the final plat and rezoning of Country View Heights North Fourth Addition from agricultural (AG) to single-family residential (R-1) by a 5-0 vote. It also adopted Amendment No. 5 to the Multiresidential Urban Revitalization Plan and passed an ordinance designating a Multiresidential Urban Revitalization Area, both unanimously.
Other business
In other votes, the council:
- Approved fiscal year 2026-27 wage and salary adjustments (unanimous).
- Ratified staff action to pursue additional natural gas transportation capacity, with a contribution in aid of construction (CIAC) of $612,837 (unanimous).
- Approved an audit services agreement with Williams and Company P.C. (unanimous).
- Approved an agreement with Piper Sandler for municipal advisory services (unanimous).
All decisions were based on official minutes provided by the city.
Coming up
The Sioux Center City Council will meet again on Tuesday, July 7. The agenda includes:
- Third reading and likely final vote on the electric rate ordinance (SC-O-05-26).
- Public hearing on selling city property (SC-R-27-26).
- Public hearing on issuing $700,000 in sewer revenue capital loan notes (SC-R-28-26).
- Setting a public hearing for a Harvest Heights Commercial Development Agreement.
- Considering construction contracts for the 19th St SW Water Main and South Elevated Tank Project.
Residents interested in any of these items are encouraged to attend the meeting or review the full agenda on the city's website.
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