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Sioux City › May 18, 2026 meeting › Vote 10

Resolution inviting proposals for the sale of land in the Combined Central Sioux City CBD…

Sioux City City Council · May 18, 2026 · Budget

Recorded in the minutes as “Resolution 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; Yes: Berenstein, Bertrand, Rayford. No: Schoenherr, Scott. 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 ScottNo
Julie SchoenherrNo
Craig BerensteinYes
Rick BertrandYes
Ike RayfordYes

More from the record

Recorded in the minutes as: “19. Resolution 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 Catholic Schools, fixing the date for receipt of proposals, and for public hearing and providing for notice thereof. (1100 … Motion: to adopt the proposed resolution”.

Motion as recorded: “to adopt the proposed resolution”.

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, Bertrand, Rayford. Nays: Schoenherr, Scott. Motion carried.”.

Source Full minutes for the whole May 18, 2026 meeting, p. 5 (saved copy) · All votes at this meeting

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