Sep 14, 2026

Regular City Council Meeting (PDF) · 24 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 Sep 14, 2026 meeting (saved copy)

• Vote 1Consent agenda. Motion: to adopt the Consent AgendaCarried unanimously · Count only · Minutes

  What this means: Consent agenda. A list of routine items the council approves together in one vote, without separate discussion. Any member can ask to pull an item out for its own vote.

• Vote 2ACTIONS RELATING TO AGREEMENTS AND CONTRACTS A. Resolution to approve Intergovernmental Support Agreement (IGSA) between the 185th Air Refueling Wing (185th ARW) and the City of…Carried unanimously · as amended · Count only · Minutes, p. 2 · Full page →

  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 4O. Resolution authorizing and approving a Development Agreement: to defer the item to September 21, 2026Failed 2–3 · No: Bertrand, Schoenherr, Scott · Minutes · Full page →

  What this means: Development agreement. A contract between the city and a developer that spells out what each side will do. It may include required building value, deadlines, public improvements or incentives.

• Vote 5ACTIONS RELATING TO PROPERTY A. Resolution inviting proposals for the lease of land in the Donner Park Urban Renewal Area, announcing the intent to accept the proposal of…Carried unanimously · Count only · $9,900 · Minutes, p. 5

  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 6BOARD, COMMISSION, AND COMMITTEE MINUTES A. Art Center Board of Trustees – August 20, 2026 B. Board of Adjustment – August 11 and 25, 2026 C. Civil Service Commission – July 7,…Carried unanimously · Count only · Minutes, p. 6

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

• Vote 7Motion acknowledging Board of Adjustment actions of August 25, 2026. 2026-0861 Motion: to approve the motionCarried unanimously · Count only · Minutes, p. 7
• Vote 8Hearing and Ordinance amending Chapter 25.05 of the Sioux City Municipal Code entitled “Site Development” to update the requirements for off-premises advertising signs and to…Passed 4–1 · No: Bertrand · 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 9Hearing and Ordinance amending Chapter 25.05 of the Sioux City Municipal Code entitled “Site Development” to provide an extension of the interim sign ordinance. (Petitioner: City…Carried unanimously · Count only · Minutes, p. 7

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

• Vote 10Item title not in the recordCarried unanimously · Count only · Minutes, p. 7
• Vote 11The Statutory Rule requiring that an ordinance be considered at three separate meetings was suspended. OnCarried unanimously · Count only · Minutes, p. 7

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

• Vote 12Resolution accepting and approving the Final Plat of “Bollmeyer Second Addition, a Minor Subdivision to Woodbury County, Iowa.” (Petitioner: JD Legacy Farms, LLC) (The Planning…Carried unanimously · Count only · Minutes, p. 7 · Full page →

  What this means: Plat. A map that divides land into lots, streets and easements. A preliminary plat is the proposed layout. A final plat is the official version that gets recorded with the county.

• Vote 13Hearing and Resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for construction of the Expo Center Drive Sanitary Sewer Main Relocation for Gordon…Carried unanimously · Count only · Minutes, p. 7

  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 14Hearing and Resolution accepting the proposal of Siouxland Developers, LLC, for the purchase of certain land in the Donner Park Urban Renewal Area and authorizing and approving a…Carried unanimously · as amended · Count only · Minutes, p. 8

  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 16Continue the hearing and defer action on the item to October 5, 2026Carried unanimously · Count only · Minutes, p. 8

  What this means: Tabling. Setting an item aside for now. A tabled item can be brought back at a later meeting. It is not a final yes or no.

• Vote 17Ordinance amending Title 10 of the Sioux City Municipal Code entitled “Traffic” to increase rate charges for hourly, daily, monthly and bulk parking in municipal parking ramps…Carried unanimously · Count only · Minutes, p. 8

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

• Vote 18Item title not in the recordPassed 4–1 · No: Berenstein · Minutes, p. 7 · Full page →
• Vote 19The Statutory Rule requiring that an ordinance be considered at three separate meetings was suspended. OnPassed 4–1 · No: Berenstein · Minutes, p. 8 · 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 20Resolution amending Resolution No. 2026-0360 relating to the Hearing on Manager’s report on demolition of and Resolution declaring a certain structure to be dangerous or…Carried unanimously · Count only · Minutes, p. 8

  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 21Resolution waiving the requirements for sidewalk installation at 2827 Hamilton Boulevard. 2026-0867 Gordon Phair, City Engineer, provided information on the item. Motion: to…Carried unanimously · Count only · Minutes, p. 9

  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 22Resolution approving Amendment Two to the Grant Agreement between the Iowa Economic Development Authority, the City of Sioux City, the City of Sergeant Bluff, and the City of Le…Carried unanimously · Count only · $94,400 · Minutes, p. 9

  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 23PRESENTATIONS A. 5th Street and Court Street Traffic Signal Replacement Project Gordon Phair, City Engineer; and a private individual, Felsburg Holt & Ullevig, provided…Failed 2–3 · No: Berenstein, Bertrand, Scott · $53,000 · Minutes, p. 9 · Full page →
• Vote 24AdjournCarried unanimously · Count only · Minutes

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