Apr 20, 2026

Regular City Council Meeting (PDF) · 19 recorded votes · Present at roll call: Berenstein, Rayford, Schoenherr · Absent: Bertrand, Scott

All votes

Every vote in the official minutes, in agenda order. Routine items on this meeting (2): minutes, adjournment. Full minutes for the whole Apr 20, 2026 meeting (saved copy)

• Vote 1The Regular Meeting of the City Council was held on April 20, 2026, at 4 p.m. The following Council Members were present on call of the roll: Berenstein, Rayford, and Schoenherr.…Carried unanimously · Count only · Minutes, p. 1
• Vote 2Reading of the City Council Minutes of April 13 and 15, 2026. Motion: amend the City Council Meeting Minutes of April 13, 2026, adding the departure of Mayor Scott from the…Carried unanimously · as amended · Count only · Minutes, p. 1

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

• Vote 4Ordinance rezoning 1000 Morningside Avenue from zone classification SC (Suburban Commercial) to zone classification GC (General Commercial). (Petitioner: Gur Kirpa LLC) (File No.…Carried unanimously · Count only · Minutes, p. 4 · 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 5Hearing and Resolution determining an area of the City to be a blighted area and economic development area, and that the rehabilitation, conservation, redevelopment, development,…Carried unanimously · Count only · Minutes, p. 4

  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 6Hearing and Ordinance amending Chapter 3.20 entitled "Teton Urban Renewal Tax Increment District" to revise the legal description of property subject to the division of taxes…Carried unanimously · Count only · Minutes, p. 5 · 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 7Hearing and Resolution determining an area of the City to be a blighted area and economic development area, and that the rehabilitation, conservation, redevelopment, development,…Carried unanimously · Count only · Minutes, p. 5

  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 8Hearing and Resolution determining an area of the City to be a blighted area and economic development area, and that the rehabilitation, conservation, redevelopment, development,…Carried unanimously · Count only · Minutes, p. 5

  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 9Hearing and Resolution determining an area of the City to be a blighted area and economic development area, and that the rehabilitation, conservation, redevelopment, development,…Carried unanimously · Count only · Minutes, p. 5

  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 10Hearing and Resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for construction of the Lorraine Avenue Resurfacing Project. (Project No.…Carried unanimously · Count only · Minutes, p. 6

  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 11Hearing and Resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the construction of the FY 2026 Sidewalk Ramp Project. (Project No. 7488-759-114)…Carried unanimously · Count only · Minutes, p. 6

  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 12Hearing and Resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Taxiway C and Associated Areas Rehabilitation Project at the Sioux Gateway…Carried unanimously · Count only · Minutes, p. 6 · 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 13Hearing and Resolution adopting the annual budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, and the FY 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program for the City of Sioux City, Iowa.…Carried unanimously · Count only · Minutes, p. 6

  What this means: Budget. The city’s spending plan for a fiscal year, which runs July 1 to June 30 in Iowa. Adopting it sets the property tax levy and needs a public hearing.

• Vote 14Resolution adopting and approving a Statement of Authorized Personnel Complement for departments within the City of Sioux City, Iowa. 2026-0393 Teresa Fitch, Assistant City…Carried unanimously · Count only · 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 15Resolution approving fund transfers for the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. 2026-0394 Motion: to adopt the proposed resolutionCarried unanimously · Count only · Minutes, p. 6

  What this means: Budget. The city’s spending plan for a fiscal year, which runs July 1 to June 30 in Iowa. Adopting it sets the property tax levy and needs a public hearing.

• Vote 16Resolution declaring an official intent under treasury Regulation 1.150-2 to issue debt to reimburse the City for certain original expenditures paid in connection with specified…Carried unanimously · Count only · Minutes, p. 7

  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 17Resolution approving advances of funds for repayment from the City’s urban renewal tax increment revenue funds and directing the filing of certification under Iowa Code Section…Carried unanimously · Count only · Minutes, p. 7 · 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 18Ordinance amending Chapter 12.30.020 entitled “Storm Water Program Maintenance Fee” and 12.30.030 entitled “Special Rule for Certain Nonprofit Organizations” of the Sioux City…Carried unanimously · Count only · Minutes, p. 7 · 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 19AdjournCarried unanimously · Count only · Minutes

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