May 18, 2026

Regular City Council Meeting (PDF) · 11 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 (2): minutes, adjournment. Full minutes for the whole May 18, 2026 meeting (saved copy)

• Vote 1The Regular Meeting of the City Council was held on May 18, 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 2Reading of the City Council Minutes of May 11, 2026. Motion: to amend the regular meeting minutes by correcting Councilman Berenstein’s comments under Council Concerns to reflect…Carried unanimously · Count only · Minutes, p. 1

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

• Vote 3Hearing and Ordinance vacating a 500 square foot portion of the north/south alley abutting lots 10 and 23 in the Block bounded by 5th Avenue, Glenn Avenue, South Henry Street and…Carried unanimously · Count only · Minutes, p. 4 · 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 4Hearing and Resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for construction of the Nebraska Street Water Main Replacement Project, 5th Street to…Carried unanimously · Count only · Minutes, p. 4

  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 5Hearing and Resolution adopting the 2026 Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. 2026-0505 Wade Schuldt, City Planner, provided information on the item. Motion: to open the hearing and…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 Resolution approving the proposal to sell certain real property. (That vacated part of Eighth Street (originally platted as Seventh Street) adjacent to 702 Saint…Carried unanimously · Count only · $6,015.20 · 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 7Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 2026-0464 and amending Chapter 12.30 entitled “Storm Water Program” of the Sioux City Municipal Code to modify storm water collection fees.…Carried unanimously · Count only · Minutes, p. 5 · 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 8Item title not in the recordCarried unanimously · Count only · Minutes, p. 5
• Vote 9The Statutory Rule requiring that an ordinance be considered at three separate meetings was suspended. OnCarried unanimously · Count only · Minutes, p. 5

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

• Vote 10Resolution inviting proposals for the sale of land in the Combined Central Sioux City CBD Urban Renewal Area, announcing the intent to accept the proposal of Bishop Heelan…Passed 3–2 · No: Schoenherr, Scott · 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 11AdjournCarried unanimously · Count only · Minutes

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