May 4, 2026

Regular City Council Meeting (PDF) · 10 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 May 4, 2026 meeting (saved copy)

• Vote 1The Regular Meeting of the City Council was held on May 4, 2026, at 4 p.m. The following Council Members were present on call of the roll: Berenstein, Bertrand, Rayford,…Carried unanimously · Count only · Minutes, p. 1
• Vote 2ACTIONS RELATING TO CIVIL PENALTIES AND SUSPENSIONS Motion: to amend the agenda by postponing consideration of Agenda Items 13A and 13B after Agenda Item 21 during the hearings…Carried unanimously · Count only · Minutes, p. 3
• Vote 3Hearing and Resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for construction of the Martin Luther King Jr. Transportation Center Elevator…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 4Hearing and Resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for construction of the Seger Avenue Watermain Replacement Project. (South Saint…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 5ACTIONS RELATING TO CIVIL PENALTIES AND SUSPENSIONS A. Resolution assessing a civil penalty of $300 against Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc., doing business as Love’s…Carried unanimously · Count only · $300 · Minutes, p. 3

  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 6Open the hearing and adopt the proposed resolution, citizen comments were received, and the hearing was closedCarried 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 7Ordinance amending Chapter 13.08 entitled "Sanitary Sewer Rates” of the Sioux City Municipal Code to increase rates for outside municipalities and outside improvement districts…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 8Ordinance 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 9Motion authorizing Staff to draft a City Ordinance legalizing the utilization of UTV’s (Utility Terrain Vehicles) on specified City streets. 2026-0465 Chief Rex Mueller, Police…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 10AdjournCarried unanimously · Count only · Minutes

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