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Resolution inviting proposals for the granting of a sign easement in certain land in the…

Sioux City City Council · Feb 9, 2026 · Budget

Recorded in the minutes as “Resolution 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; Yes: Berenstein, Rayford, Schoenherr, Scott. No: Bertrand. The item included a public hearing.

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.

How each member voted

OfficialVote
Bob ScottYes
Julie SchoenherrYes
Craig BerensteinYes
Rick BertrandNo
Ike RayfordYes

More from the record

Recorded in the minutes as: “6. Resolution 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 MidAmerican Energy Company, fixing the date for receipt of proposals, and for public hearing and providing for notice … Motion: to adopt the proposed resolution as part of the consent agenda”. The minutes add: “hereof. (vacated property located in the right-of-way adjacent to 5500 28th Street) 2026-0090”

Motion as recorded: “to adopt the proposed resolution as part of the consent agenda”.

From the vote line in the official minutes, which names each member’s vote. Members not named in the vote line are shown as Not in the record unless the minutes list them absent. Vote line as printed: “Ayes: Berenstein, Rayford, Schoenherr, Scott. Nays: Bertrand. Motion carried.”.

Source Full minutes for the whole Feb 9, 2026 meeting (saved copy) · All votes at this meeting

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