Feb 9, 2026

Regular City Council Meeting (PDF) · 33 recorded votes · Present at roll call: Berenstein, Bertrand, Rayford, Schoenherr, Scott · Absent: none listed

All votes

Every vote in the official minutes, in agenda order. Routine items on this meeting (1): adjournment. Full minutes for the whole Feb 9, 2026 meeting (saved copy)

• Vote 1Consent agenda. Motion: to adopt the Consent Agenda 3. Reading of the City Council Minutes of February 2 and 3, 2026. Reading of the minutes of February 2 and 3, 2026, was waived…Passed 4–1 · No: Bertrand · Minutes · Full page →

  What this means: Consent agenda. A list of routine items the council approves together in one vote, without separate discussion. Any member can ask to pull an item out for its own vote.

• Vote 2Resolution approving the City of Sioux City’s application to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Program Grant…Passed 4–1 · No: Bertrand · Minutes · Full page →

  What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

• Vote 3Resolution accepting the work and authorizing final payment to Ward Electric Company, Inc. for the Tyson Events Center Lighting and Heat Tape Project. 2026-0089 Motion: to adopt…Passed 4–1 · No: Bertrand · Minutes · Full page →

  What this means: Accepting improvements. The city agrees that streets, pipes or other work built for it is finished. The city then takes it over for future upkeep.

• Vote 4Resolution inviting proposals for the granting of a sign easement in certain land in the Combined Floyd River Urban Renewal Area, announcing the intent to accept the proposal of…Passed 4–1 · No: Bertrand · Minutes · Full page →

  What this means: Tax increment financing (TIF). Within an urban renewal area, the extra property tax from rising values can be set aside for a period of years to pay for projects or incentives in that area, instead of going to the usual taxing bodies.

• Vote 5Resolution awarding a purchase order to GovConnection, Inc. of Merrimack, New Hampshire, in the amount of $86,680.15 for the purchase of Extreme Network Switches with supporting…Passed 4–1 · No: Bertrand · $86,680.15 · Minutes · Full page →

  What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

• Vote 6ACTIONS RELATING TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES A. Motion reappointing Stacey Alex to the Museum Board of Trustees for a three-year term expiring December 31, 2028.…Passed 4–1 · No: Bertrand · Minutes, p. 2 · Full page →
• Vote 7B. Motion appointing Nikki McLaughlin to the Parking and: to approve the motion as part of the consent agendaPassed 4–1 · No: Bertrand · Minutes · Full page →

  What this means: Consent agenda. A list of routine items the council approves together in one vote, without separate discussion. Any member can ask to pull an item out for its own vote.

• Vote 8ACTIONS ADOPTING CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS A. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the construction of the FY 2026 Annual Manhole…Passed 4–1 · No: Bertrand · Minutes, p. 2 · Full page →

  What this means: Bids and contracts. For public construction, the city approves plans and a cost estimate, takes bids, then awards the contract, usually to the lowest responsible bidder.

• Vote 9B. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of: to adopt the proposed resolution as part of the consent agendaPassed 4–1 · No: Bertrand · Minutes · Full page →

  What this means: Consent agenda. A list of routine items the council approves together in one vote, without separate discussion. Any member can ask to pull an item out for its own vote.

• Vote 10ACTIONS RELATING TO AGREEMENTS AND CONTRACTS A. Resolution approving a Consulting Services Agreement with Cannon Moss Brygger & Associates, P.C. doing business as CMBA…Passed 4–1 · No: Bertrand · $68,500 · Minutes, p. 2 · Full page →

  What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

• Vote 11B. Resolution awarding and approving a contract to T.R. Harris: to adopt the proposed resolution as part of the consent agendaPassed 4–1 · No: Bertrand · Minutes · Full page →

  What this means: Consent agenda. A list of routine items the council approves together in one vote, without separate discussion. Any member can ask to pull an item out for its own vote.

• Vote 12Adopt the proposed resolution as part of the consent agendaPassed 4–1 · No: Bertrand · Minutes, p. 1 · Full page →

  What this means: Consent agenda. A list of routine items the council approves together in one vote, without separate discussion. Any member can ask to pull an item out for its own vote.

• Vote 13D. Resolution approving a Consulting Services Agreement with FEH: to adopt the proposed resolution as part of the consent agendaPassed 4–1 · No: Bertrand · Minutes · Full page →

  What this means: Consent agenda. A list of routine items the council approves together in one vote, without separate discussion. Any member can ask to pull an item out for its own vote.

• Vote 14Adopt the proposed resolution as part of the consent agendaPassed 4–1 · No: Bertrand · Minutes, p. 1 · Full page →

  What this means: Consent agenda. A list of routine items the council approves together in one vote, without separate discussion. Any member can ask to pull an item out for its own vote.

• Vote 15F. Resolution approving the Assignment and/or Transfer of: to adopt the proposed resolution as part of the consent agendaPassed 4–1 · No: Bertrand · Minutes · Full page →

  What this means: Consent agenda. A list of routine items the council approves together in one vote, without separate discussion. Any member can ask to pull an item out for its own vote.

• Vote 16G. Resolution awarding and approving a contract to Municipal: to adopt the proposed resolution as part of the consent agendaPassed 4–1 · No: Bertrand · Minutes · Full page →

  What this means: Consent agenda. A list of routine items the council approves together in one vote, without separate discussion. Any member can ask to pull an item out for its own vote.

• Vote 17H. Resolution awarding an Annual Agreement for Concrete: to adopt the proposed resolution as part of the consent agendaPassed 4–1 · No: Bertrand · Minutes · Full page →

  What this means: Consent agenda. A list of routine items the council approves together in one vote, without separate discussion. Any member can ask to pull an item out for its own vote.

• Vote 18I. Resolution awarding an Annual Agreement for Concrete: to adopt the proposed resolution as part of the consent agendaPassed 4–1 · No: Bertrand · Minutes · Full page →

  What this means: Consent agenda. A list of routine items the council approves together in one vote, without separate discussion. Any member can ask to pull an item out for its own vote.

• Vote 19Adopt the proposed resolution as part of the consent agendaPassed 4–1 · No: Bertrand · Minutes, p. 1 · Full page →

  What this means: Consent agenda. A list of routine items the council approves together in one vote, without separate discussion. Any member can ask to pull an item out for its own vote.

• Vote 20C. Leeds Food N Fuel, 4004 Floyd Boulevard (Renewal) Motion: to approve the applications for alcohol licenses as part of the consent agendaPassed 4–1 · No: Bertrand · Minutes, p. 5 · Full page →

  What this means: Consent agenda. A list of routine items the council approves together in one vote, without separate discussion. Any member can ask to pull an item out for its own vote.

• Vote 21BOARD, COMMISSION, AND COMMITTEE MINUTES A. Library Board of Trustees – January 21, 2026 B. Parking and Skywalk System Board of Trustees – January 21, 2026 C. Transit System…Passed 4–1 · No: Bertrand · Minutes, p. 5 · Full page →

  What this means: Approving minutes. The council confirms that the written record of an earlier meeting is accurate.

• Vote 22Motion accepting the Planning and Zoning Commission’s approval of the proposed FY 2027 – FY 2031 Capital Improvement Program regarding the conformance of proposed projects to the…Carried unanimously · Count only · Minutes, p. 5 · Full page →

  What this means: Rezoning. Zoning sets what can be built or done on each piece of land, such as homes, shops or industry. Changing it is done by ordinance, usually after a planning commission review and a public hearing.

• Vote 23Hearing and Ordinance rezoning 709 Iowa Street from Zone Classification PI (Public and Institution) to Zone Classification NC.4 (Neighborhood Conservation, 5,000 square feet per…Carried unanimously · Count only · Minutes, p. 5 · Full page →

  What this means: Rezoning. Zoning sets what can be built or done on each piece of land, such as homes, shops or industry. Changing it is done by ordinance, usually after a planning commission review and a public hearing.

• Vote 24Item title not in the recordCarried unanimously · Count only · Minutes, p. 6
• Vote 25The Statutory Rule requiring that an ordinance be considered at three separate meetings was suspended. OnCarried unanimously · Count only · Minutes, p. 6

  What this means: Ordinance. A local law. Ordinances change the city code, and in Iowa they usually take three votes at separate meetings.

• Vote 26Hearing and Resolution approving the proposal to sell certain real property. (the East one- half of the vacated North/South alley adjacent to 513 Collins Street) (Petitioner:…Carried unanimously · Count only · $1 · Minutes, p. 6

  What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

• Vote 27Hearing and Resolution approving the proposal to sell certain real property. (a portion of the vacated East/West alley adjacent to 2514 Jay Avenue commonly known as 2424 ½ Jay…Passed 4–0 · $500 · Minutes, p. 6

  What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

• Vote 28Ordinance amending Chapter 4.84 of the Sioux City Municipal Code entitled “Body Piercing Regulations” to update the application fee for a Body Piercing Business License.…Carried unanimously · Count only · Minutes, p. 6 · Full page →

  What this means: Ordinance. A local law. Ordinances change the city code, and in Iowa they usually take three votes at separate meetings.

• Vote 29Item title not in the recordCarried unanimously · Count only · Minutes, p. 6
• Vote 30The Statutory Rule requiring that an ordinance be considered at three separate meetings was suspended. OnCarried unanimously · Count only · Minutes, p. 6

  What this means: Ordinance. A local law. Ordinances change the city code, and in Iowa they usually take three votes at separate meetings.

• Vote 31Ordinance amending Chapter 5.20 entitled “Solid Waste” of the Sioux City Municipal Code to modify fees for solid waste collection to correspond with the Solid Waste Collection,…Passed 4–1 · No: Bertrand · Minutes, p. 6 · Full page →

  What this means: Ordinance. A local law. Ordinances change the city code, and in Iowa they usually take three votes at separate meetings.

• Vote 32Resolution approving a Consulting Services Agreement with TetonRidge Consulting, LLC for consulting services related to the redevelopment of property located at 100 Pierce…Passed 3–2 · No: Bertrand, Scott · $53,000 · Minutes, p. 7 · Full page →

  What this means: Resolution. A formal council decision, usually made in one vote. It approves a specific action, such as a contract, plan or policy, without changing the city code.

• Vote 33AdjournCarried unanimously · Count only · Minutes

  What this means: Adjourning. The routine vote that ends the meeting.