On the agenda: Sioux City minutes — Flock Camera (Aug 10)

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1.

SIOUX CITY, IOWA

AUGUST 10, 2026

The Regular Meeting of the City Council was held on August 10, 2026, at 4:11 p.m. The
following Council Members were present on call of the roll: Berenstein, Bertrand, Rayford,
and Schoenherr. Absent: Scott.

Staff members present: Michael Collett, City Manager, Nicole M. DuBois, City Attorney, and Heidi
Farrens, City Clerk.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Schoenherr, seconded by Rayford, to adopt the Consent Agenda, all voting aye.
Items 2 through 12C are approved unanimously unless specifically noted after the item.
2.

Reading of the City Council Minutes of August 3, 2026.

Reading of the minutes of August 3, 2026, was waived. Motion by Berenstein, seconded
by Rayford, to make the following amendment to the regular meeting minutes: on page
five, agenda item 16, the motion number 2026-0747 will be added. Motion passed as
amended as part of the consent agenda.
3.

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION - Motion appointing Jacob Wanderscheid to the Civil Service
Commission to complete the balance of a four-year term expiring April 5, 2027, replacing
Janette Ruiz-Pena, and reappointing Jacob Wanderscheid to the Civil Service Commission
for a four-year term expiring April 7, 2031, upon due consideration of the circumstances the
City Council waives the policy that no person shall serve on more than one board or
commission.
2026-0748

4.

MIDTOWN TERRACE - Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the construction of the Midtown Terrace Project. (Project No. 7394-663314)
2026-0749

Jill Wanderscheid, Neighborhood Services Manager, provided information on the item.
5.

PERSONNEL - Resolution amending the Position Classification Manual adopted by
Resolution No. 91/T-9972 by approving and adopting an updated job description for the
position of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) Coordinator, Class
Code IV-6221.
2026-0750

6.

ACTIONS RELATING TO GRANTS
A.

COC BUILDS - Resolution authorizing the City of Sioux City Neighborhood Services
Division to submit a 2026 CoC Builds application to the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development in the amount of $5,950,000 for the rehabilitation of
525 14th Street into 24 permanent supportive housing units.
2026-0751

Jill Wanderscheid, Neighborhood Services Manager, provided information on the item.

(August 10, 2026 - Regular Meeting Minutes)
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B.

IFA - Resolution approving and accepting a contract amendment to Grant Contract No.
26-IHPF-02 between the City of Sioux City and the Iowa Finance Authority extending the
end date to September 30, 2026, and increasing the award amount to $120,404.
2026-0752

Jill Wanderscheid, Neighborhood Services Manager, provided information on the item.
7.

ACTIONS RELATING TO AGREEMENTS AND CONTRACTS
A.

HCI CONSTRUCTION - Resolution awarding and approving a contract to HCI
Construction Company of South Sioux City, Nebraska, in the amount of $250,260 for the
Long Lines Family Recreation Center Coal Room Infill Project. (Project No. 7552-459102)
2026-0753

B.

MARK ALBENESIUS - Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 to the contract with
Mark Albenesius, Inc. in the amount of $25,005 for additional utility repairs in connection
with the 1110 Larsen Park Road Flood Repairs Project. (Project No. 7566-173-079)
2026-0754

Gordon Phair, City Engineer; and Teresa Fitch, Assistant City Manager, provided information on
the item.
C. HR GREEN - Resolution approving a Consulting Services Agreement with HR Green,
Inc. for data collection, stakeholder coordination, watershed prioritization, concept
development, funding evaluation, ordinance and policy recommendations, final report
and mapping in connection with the Regional Stormwater Detention Basin Program
Project in an amount not to exceed $67,204.
2026-0755
Tom Pingel, Public Works Director, provided information on the item.
D. CREATIVE PLANNING - Resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the Non-ERISA
Advisory Services Agreement between the City of Sioux City and Creative Planning,
LLC, of Overland Park, Kansas.
2026-0756
Teresa Fitch, Assistant City Manager, provided information on the item.
E.

A&F CONSTRUCTION - Resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the Service Provider
Agreement with A&F Construction LLC of Sioux City, Iowa, increasing the not to exceed
amount of the agreement to $600,000 in conjunction with the FY 2026 Utilities Concrete
Construction Project. (RFB No.291552)
2026-0757

Brad Puetz, Utilities Director, provided information on the item.
F.

BNSF - Resolution authorizing a Construction and Maintenance Agreement and
Easement Agreement with BNSF Railway Company (BF-20632668) for the 11th Street
Reconstruction Project (IDOT Project No. STP-U-7057(722)—70-97/City Project No.
7344-719-380) in an amount not to exceed $7,500.
2026-0758

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8.

ACTIONS AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS
A.

F3 MARINA - Resolution authorizing reimbursement to F3 Marina in the amount of
$73,051 for fuel system, B Dock repairs and dredging for the Sioux City Marina, located
at 1100 Larsen Park Road.

Matt Salvatore, Parks and Recreation Director, provided information on the item.
Motion by Berenstein, seconded by Rayford, to defer the item to August 17, 2026,
Berenstein and Rayford voting aye, Bertrand and Schoenherr voting nay; thus, resulting
in a tie vote and automatically deferring the item to August 17, 2026.
B.

KNIFE RIVER - Resolution accepting the work and authorizing final payment to Knife
River Midwest, LLC for the FY 2025 City Facilities Asphalt Overlay Project. (Project No.
7471-459-140)
2026-0759

C. MARK ALBENESIUS - Resolution accepting the work, and authorizing final payment to
Mark Albenesius, Inc. for the South Westcott Street Watermain Replacement Project
Macomb Avenue to Ridge Avenue. (Project No. 7364-519-123)
2026-0760
Gordon Phair, City Engineer, provided information on the item.
D. RP CONSTRUCTORS - Resolution approving Change Order No. 1, accepting the work
and authorizing final payment to RP Constructors, LLC for the Southbridge Drive
Emergency Forcemain Repair Project. (Project No. 7587-539-127)
2026-0761
Tom Pingel, Public Works Director; and Gordon Phair, City Engineer, provided information on the
item.
9.

ACTIONS RELATING TO PROPERTY
A.

S RUSTIN ST - Resolution proposing to sell certain real property. (the vacated South
one-half of 1904 South Rustin Street) (Petitioner: Roger A. Edwards and Jacqueline E.
Edwards) (Purchase price: $1,200 plus costs)
2026-0762

B.

W 19TH ST/COLORADO AVE - Resolution proposing to sell certain real property. (those
vacated portions of West 19th Street and Colorado Avenue adjacent to 3530 West 19th
Street) (Petitioner: Ada L. Thill) (Purchase price: $1)
2026-0763

Mick Morgan, Real Estate Specialist, provided information on the item.
C. ORLEANS AVE - Resolution amending Resolution No. 2026-0669 and authorizing and
approving a Corrective City Deed to correct a scrivener’s error. (that part of the vacated
east/west alley adjacent to 3503 Orleans Avenue)
2026-0764
10. ACTIONS RELATING TO PURCHASING
A.

MMLJ - Resolution awarding a purchase order to MMLJ, Inc., of Houston, Texas, in the
amount of $54,250 for the purchase of one (1) tandem axle graffiti trailer. (RFB No.
294120)
2026-0765
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B.

CRYOTECH DEICING - Resolution awarding a purchase order to Cryotech Deicing
Technology of Fort Madison, Iowa, in the amount of $5.42 per gallon for the purchase of
liquid chemical deicer for the period beginning October 3, 2026, and ending October 2,
2027, for the Sioux Gateway Airport/Brigadier General Bud Day Field.
2026-0766

11. APPLICATIONS FOR ALCOHOL LICENSES
A.

ON-PREMISE SALES
1. CLASS C RETAIL ALCOHOL LICENSE (liquor/wine/beer/carry-out)
a. Bob Roe’s North End Zone, 4100 Floyd Boulevard (Renewal)
b. Corner Pocket, 2425 5th Street (Renewal)
c. Neighbors (Previously The Shack by Dagas), 211 4th Street (Renewal)
d. Red Room Lounge, 1000 West 7th Street (Permanent Outdoor Service)
2. SPECIAL CLASS C RETAIL ALCOHOL LICENSE (wine/beer/carry-out)
a. Lucky Wife Wine Slushies, 4141 Gordon Drive (New)

B.

OFF-PREMISE SALES
1. CLASS B RETAIL NATIVE WINE LICENSE (native wine)
a. Laurences, 2020 27th Street (Renewal)
2. CLASS E RETAIL ALCOHOL LICENSE (liquor/wine/beer)
a. Maverik No. 5037, 1821 Hamilton Boulevard (Renewal)
b. S Mart, 1203 Tri View Avenue (Renewal)

12. BOARD, COMMISSION, AND COMMITTEE MINUTES
A. Historic Preservation Commission – May 19, 2026
B. Library Board of Trustees – July 29, 2026
C. Parking and Skywalk System Board of Trustees – July 15, 2026
- End of Consent Agenda RECOMMENDATIONS OF PLANNING AND ZONING
13. Motion acknowledging Board of Adjustment actions of July 28, 2026.

2026-0767

Wade Schuldt, City Planner, provided information on the item.
Motion by Schoenherr, seconded by Rayford, to approve the motion, all voting aye.
14. Ordinance vacating that part of the east/west alley and a portion of Magnolia Street (originally
platted as Division Street) and Walnut Avenue (originally platted as Angier Street) adjacent
to the properties located at 5305 and 5307 Correctionville Road. (Petitioner: Guillermo
Martinez) (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of this item.) (File
No. 2026-058) (First consideration approved July 20, 2026) (Second consideration
approved July 27, 2026)
2026-0768
The ordinance was considered on motion by Berenstein, seconded by Rayford, to pass
third consideration, all voting aye.

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15. CITIZEN CONCERNS
Jody House discussed a map shared by the City indicating the potential for a data center. Marty
Dougherty, Economic and Community Development Director, provided information regarding the
map.
Nancy Shulenberger and Kevin Small shared concerns regarding a storm water fee increase.
16. PRESENTATION - Building Permits
Marty Dougherty, Economic and Community Development Director; and Darrel Bullock,
Inspection Services Manager, provided information on the item.
17. COUNCIL CONCERNS
Bertrand noted that Steve Schultz, Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, contacted him
about an upcoming insurance renewal and requested that the City Legal Department provide
them with an opportunity to speak with the department about their services. Bertrand discussed
cardboard recycling in the City and requested a presentation from Arah Montagne, Environmental
Services Manager, regarding downtown recycling containers and potential modifications to the
Citizens Convenience Center. Bertrand asked that the officers interacting with the homeless
population be present at the next HART presentation to provide firsthand feedback. Bertrand
stated he received calls about grass over curbs and asked that it be removed. Bertrand discussed
infrastructure and workforce housing and announced that Teresa Fitch, Assistant City Manager,
will be sharing information about ways to increase dig funds. Bertrand thanked Berenstein for an
introduction to UnityPoint staff. A meeting has been arranged. Bertrand will be meeting to discuss
changes to grading permits to gather feedback. Bertrand discussed the process of hiring a new
Police Chief. Nicole M. DuBois, City Attorney, provided information on the City Council’s role in
the process.
Berenstein shared that the Council has received commentary from the public on the hiring of a
new Police Chief. Berenstein noted that he participated in recent meetings regarding homeless
court. Referencing recent cyber attacks, Berenstein asked if the City is confident that the
Wastewater and Water Treatment Plants are secure. Michael Collett, City Manager, shared that
the City does not attach controls to any internet connection. Berenstein requested a regular report
on the information gathered from the City’s Flock Camera system and how it is helping the Police
Department, citing concerns regarding privacy rights and internal use of information. Michael
Collett, City Manager, is not aware of any issues but will follow up with the Police Department.
Rayford thanked Jody House and citizens for being present and sharing their concerns. Rayford
discussed homeless court and shared that the program would not allow individuals to avoid
accountability.
18. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:19 p.m., on motion by
Schoenherr, seconded by Berenstein, all voting aye.
ATTEST: ____________________________
Heidi Farrens, City Clerk

_____________________________
Robert E. Scott, Mayor

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