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CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS SIOUX CITY, IOWA NOVEMBER 18, 2024 1. The Regular Meeting of the City Council was held on November 18, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. The following Council Members were present on call of the roll: Moore, O’Kane, Schoenherr, Scott, and Watters. Absent: None. Staff members present: Robert K. Padmore, City Manager, Nicole M. DuBois, City Attorney, and Heidi Farrens, City Clerk. Mayor Scott, on behalf of the City Council, proclaimed the City of Sioux City as a “Purple Heart City”; Jack Hanson, Military Order of the Purple Heart Department of Iowa Junior Vice Commander, accepted the proclamation. 2. Interviews for City Council appointed Boards, Commissions, and Committees: A. Environmental Advisory Board: Grace Perrin B. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: James Stephenson CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Scott, seconded by Moore, to adopt the Consent Agenda, all voting aye. Items 3 through 15H approved unanimously unless specifically noted after the item. 3. Reading of the City Council Minutes of November 4, 2024. Reading of the minutes of November 4, 2024, was waived and as part of the consent agenda the minutes were approved as presented. 4. BOA - Motion acknowledging Board of Adjustment actions of October 22, 2024. 2024-1083 5. STREET FINANCE REPORT - Resolution approving the Iowa Department of Transportation City Street Finance Report for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2024. 2024-1084 6. LIBRARY FOUNDATION - Resolution accepting a donation from the Sioux City Public Library Foundation in the amount of $99,192.33 to fund one-half of the Library’s Graphic/Communication Specialists Salary, hotspot connectivity for public circulation, and other projects during FY 2025. 2024-1085 7. INCLUSIVE SIOUX CITY - Motion appointing Karina Pedroza to the Inclusive Sioux City Advisory Committee to complete the balance of a four-year term expiring December 31, 2026, replacing Ricardo Osorio. 2024-1086 8. ACTIONS RELATING TO ANNUAL REPORTS A. ART CENTER - Motion accepting and approving the Art Center Board of Trustees FY 2024 Annual Report. 2024-1087 B. BUILDING AND HOUSING - Motion accepting the Building and Housing Code Board FY 2024 Annual Report. 2024-1088 C. HISTORIC PRESERVATION - Motion accepting and approving the Historic Preservation Commission FY 2024 Annual Report. 2024-1089 (November 18, 2024 - Regular Meeting Minutes) Page 1  D. SENIORS ADVISORY - Motion accepting and approving the Sioux City Seniors Advisory Committee FY 2024 Annual Report. 2024-1090 E. WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT - Motion accepting the FY 2024 Wastewater Treatment Plant Reconstruction and Design Advisory Committee Annual Report. 2024-1091 9. ACTIONS RELATING TO AGREEMENTS AND CONTRACTS A. SIOUX CITY ENGINEERING - Resolution approving Change Order No. 2 to the contract with Sioux City Engineering Co. in the amount of $40,802.11 for additional storm sewer and inlet repair work in connection with the 2024 Annual Storm Inlet Repair Project. (Project No. 7375-549-133) 2024-1092 B. VEENSTRA & KIMM - Resolution approving a Consulting Services Agreement with Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. for the 2025-2026 Annual Bridge Inspection Project in an amount not to exceed $88,000. (Project No. 7452-719-138) 2024-1093 C. MCCLURE ENGINEERING - Resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the Consulting Services Agreement with McClure Engineering Co. increasing the not to exceed amount of the Agreement to $28,300 and expanding the scope of services to include a skywalk system prioritized project list and a maintenance plan matrix in connection with the 2024 Skywalk Assessment Study Project. (Project No. 758-201) 2024-1094 D. DGR ENGINEERING - Resolution approving a Consulting Services Agreement with DeWild Grant Reckert and Associates Company doing business as DGR Engineering for preliminary design services in connection with the 4812 46th Street – Regional Stormwater Detention Preliminary Design Project in an amount not to exceed $24,500. 2024-1095 E. YOUTH HOCKEY - Resolution approving a Payment Agreement between the City of Sioux City and Siouxland Youth Hockey Association, Inc. in connection with the IBP Ice Center – Locker Room Addition Project. 2024-1096 F. CHRISTIANSEN COMMERCIAL - Resolution awarding and approving a contract to Christiansen Commercial Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $13,968,200 for the Digestion and High Strength Waste Receiving Improvements Project. (Project No. 7358-539-228) 2024-1097 G. TREE SERVICE - Resolution awarding a Service Provider Agreement to Specialty Tree Service LLC of Sioux City, Iowa in an amount not to exceed $54,995 for the FY 2025 Tree Removal Project. (RFB No. 285657) 2024-1098 Scott abstained on the item due to a conflict of interest. H. OBERMEYER - Resolution approving a Settlement Agreement and General Release by and between the City of Sioux City, Iowa and John Obermeyer in connection with Woodbury County Iowa Case LACV 211497. 2024-1099 I. HUMAN SERVICES - Resolution approving the intergovernmental transfer of public funds pursuant to Agreement between the Iowa Department of Human Services and the City of Sioux City and approving an Intergovernmental Transfer of Public Funds Agreement for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. 2024-1100 (November 18, 2024 - Regular Meeting Minutes) Page 2  J. RP CONSTRUCTORS - Resolution approving Change Order No. 4 to the contract with RP Constructors, LLC in the amount of $48,414.69 for final quantity adjustments in connection with the Aviation Center Site Improvements Project (City Project No. 7252- 663-385 / EDA No. 05-01-06097) at the Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field. 2024-1101 K. SUBSURFCO 1. SIDEWALK ASSESSMENT - Resolution awarding and approving a contract to SuBSurfco, LLC in the amount of $79,226.40 for the 2024 Sidewalk Assessment Program Project. (Project No. 7420-759-005) 2024-1102 Scott abstained on the item due to a conflict of interest. 2. STORM SEWER - Resolution awarding and approving a contract to SuBSurfco, LLC in the amount of $310,945 for the Gordon Drive Storm Sewer Repairs Project. (Project No. 7428-549-101) 2024-1103 Scott abstained on the item due to a conflict of interest. 10. ACTIONS RELATING TO PERSONNEL A. HIRING REQUIREMENTS - Resolution suspending the requirements of Section 400.11(1)(a) of the Iowa Code for the hiring of employees for the Water Treatment Plant, Underground Utilities Department and Economic and Community Development Department for a period of one year. 2024-1104 Brad Puetz, Utilities Director; Janelle Bertrand, Human Resources Director; Amber Hegarty, Assistant City Attorney; and Marty Dougherty, Economic and Community Development Director, provided information on the item. B. WWTP - Resolution amending the Authorized Personnel Complement and the Position Classification Manual adopted by Resolution No. 91/T-9972 by approving and adopting an updated job description for the position of WWTP Pretreatment Manager, Class Code 6507; reclassifying one (1) full-time position of Pretreatment Coordinator, Class Code IV-1418, to WWTP Pretreatment Manager, Class Code 6507, and authorizing said position in the Wastewater Treatment Plant Division of the Utilities Department. 2024-1105 11. ACTIONS AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS A. CONCRETE PLUS - Resolution approving Change Order No. 1, accepting the work, and authorizing final payment to Concrete Plus for the FY 2024 Fire Station Parking Lot Repair Project. (Project No. 7388-159-019) 2024-1106 B. BARKLEY ASPHALT - Resolution accepting the work and authorizing final payment to Barkley Asphalt, Inc. for the 6121 Pershing Street Parking Lot Overlay Project. (Project No. 7407-749-084) 2024-1107 C. TOTAL EXPENSES - Motion approving the list of all claims, total expenses by fund and receipts by fund for the reporting period of October 2024. 2024-1108 (November 18, 2024 - Regular Meeting Minutes) Page 3  D. FUND TRANSFERS - Resolution approving fund transfers for the month of October 2024. 2024-1109 12. ACTIONS RELATING TO PURCHASING A. MILLS, SHELLHAMMER, PUETZ - Resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager to purchase Ambulance Property and Liability Insurance from Mills, Shellhammer, Puetz and Associates. 2024-1110 B. TENNANT SALES - Resolution awarding a purchase order to Tennant Sales and Service Company of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, in the amount of $67,592.80 for the purchase of one (1) Tennant Scrubber/Sweeper Machine. (RFB No. 285520) 2024-1111 C. ARI PHOENIX - Resolution awarding a purchase order to ARI Phoenix Inc. of Cincinnati, Ohio, in the amount of $66,459.02 for the purchase of six (6) cordless mobile lift systems. (RFB No. 285522) 2024-1112 D. SUNSET LAW ENFORCEMENT - Resolution awarding a purchase order to Sunset Law Enforcement of Ackley, Iowa, in the amount of $45,639 for the purchase of ammunition for the Sioux City Police Department. (RFQ No. 285697) 2024-1113 E. KIESLER POLICE SUPPLY - Resolution awarding a purchase order to Kiesler Police Supply Inc. of Jeffersonville, Indiana, in the amount of $21,580 for the purchase of ammunition for the Sioux City Police Department. (RFQ No. 285697) 2024-1114 F. MACQUEEN EQUIPMENT - Resolution amending purchase order 352489 with MacQueen Equipment LLC of Lincoln, Nebraska to increase the purchase order by $6,139 to cover equipment substitutes for the Vactor 2100i Combination Sewer Cleaner. 2024-1115 G. STRYKER SALES - Resolution awarding a purchase order to Stryker Sales Corporation of Portage, Michigan in the amount of $580,977 for the purchase of twenty (20) LIFEPAK 35 Monitor/Defibrillator Units and eight (8) modems. (RFQ No. 285893) 2024-1116 13. APPLICATIONS FOR CIGARETTE, TOBACCO, NICOTINE, VAPOR PERMITS A. OVER THE COUNTER - Kwik Star No. 1293, 2548 Glenn Avenue (New) 14. APPLICATIONS FOR BEER AND LIQUOR LICENSES A. ON-PREMISE SALES 1. CLASS C RETAIL ALCOHOL LICENSE (liquor/wine/beer/carry-out) a. Capones, 412 Jones Street (Renewal) b. Courtyard by Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 901 4th Street (Renewal) c. El Tapatio, 3400 Gordon Drive (Renewal) d. Miles Inn, 2622 Leech Avenue (Renewal) e. Minerva's, 2945 Hamilton Boulevard (Renewal) f. Old Chicago Pizza and Taproom, 5030 Sergeant Road (Renewal) (November 18, 2024 - Regular Meeting Minutes) Page 4  g. RNavarrete's Mexican Food, 2421 Riverside Boulevard (Renewal) h. Sioux Gateway Airport, 2403 Ogden Avenue (Renewal) i. Tyson Events Center, 401 Gordon Drive (Renewal) 2. SPECIAL CLASS C RETAIL ALCOHOL LICENSE (wine/beer/carry-out) a. Lucky Wife Wine Slushies, 1119 4th Street (New 5 Day) B. OFF-PREMISE SALES 1. CLASS B RETAIL ALCOHOL LICENSE (wine/beer) a. Hong Kong Super Market, 501 West 7th Street (Renewal) 15. BOARD, COMMISSION, AND COMMITTEE MINUTES A. Active Transportation Advisory Committee – August 21 and September 18, 2024 B. Airport Board of Trustees – September 19, 2024 C. Board of Adjustment – October 22, 2024 D. Historic Preservation Commission – October 1, 2024 E. Human Rights Commission – October 3, 2024 F. Library Board of Trustees – October 16, 2024 G. Parking and Skywalk System Board of Trustees – October 16, 2024 H. Planning and Zoning Commission – October 22, 2024 - End of Consent Agenda - RECOMMENDATIONS OF PLANNING AND ZONING 16. Resolution accepting and approving the “Final Plat Red Fox Run Addition, Fourth Filing to Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa”. (A 4.01 Acre residential subdivision consisting of two lots located at 1315 46th Street and 4422 Cheyenne Boulevard). (Petitioner: McClure Engineering/Rhonda M. Wadzinski Revocable Trust/Scott R. and Debra K. Kuehl) (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of this item.) (File No. 2024-085) 2024-1117 Motion by Scott, seconded by Moore, to adopt the proposed resolution, all voting aye. 17. Hearing and Ordinance rezoning 613 Cook Street from zone classification NC.5 (Neighborhood Conservation, 5,000 square feet per unit minimum) to zone classification BP (Business Park). (Petitioner: CTS Builders / Behr Properties) (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of this item.) (File No. 2024-086) 2024-1118 Beau Braunger, Petitioner, spoke on the item. Motion by Scott, seconded by Moore, to open the hearing and pass first consideration of the ordinance, citizen comments were not offered, and the hearing was closed, all voting aye. (November 18, 2024 - Regular Meeting Minutes) Page 5 On motion by Scott, seconded by Moore, all voting aye, the Statutory Rule requiring that an ordinance be considered at three separate meetings was suspended. On motion by Scott, seconded by Moore, the ordinance passed second and third considerations, all voting aye. 18. Hearing and Ordinance amending Chapter 25.05 entitled “Site Development” of the Sioux City Municipal Code to repeal the Interim Automobile Sales, Rental and Service Ordinance. (Petitioner: City of Sioux City) (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of this item.) (File No. 2024-090) Wade Schuldt, City Planner, provided information on the item. Motion by Scott, seconded by Moore, to open the hearing and pass first consideration of the ordinance, citizen comments were not offered, and the hearing was closed, Moore, O’Kane, and Scott voting aye; Schoenherr and Watters voting nay. 19. Hearing and Ordinance rezoning 4100 West Street from Zone Classification AG (Agriculture, 20 Acres Per Unit minimum) to Zone Classification RR (Rural Residential, 2 acres per unit minimum). (Petitioner: Kathryn Pfaffle) (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of this item.) (File No. 2024-088). (Motion requested to defer this item to November 25, 2024) Motion by Scott, seconded by Moore, to continue the hearing and defer action on the item to December 2, 2024, all voting aye. 20. Resolution accepting and approving the Final Plat of “Ferrell Addition to the City of Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa” on property located at 4100 West Street. (Petitioner: Kathryn Pfaffle) (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of this item.) (File No. 2024-091). (Motion requested to defer this item to November 25, 2024) Motion by Scott, seconded by Moore, to continue the hearing and defer action on the item to December 2, 2024, all voting aye. HEARINGS 21. Hearing and Resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for construction of the Tyson Events Center Roof Replacement Project. (Project No. 7451- 379-010) 2024-1119 Motion by Scott, seconded by Moore, to open the hearing and adopt the proposed resolution, citizen comments were not offered, and the hearing was closed, all voting aye. 22. Hearing and Resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the proposed construction of the Cone Park Destination Patio Project. (Project No. 7440- 459-041) 2024-1120 Motion by Scott, seconded by Moore, to open the hearing and adopt the proposed resolution, citizen comments were not offered, and the hearing was closed, all voting aye. (November 18, 2024 - Regular Meeting Minutes) Page 6 23. Hearing and Resolution accepting the proposal of the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center for the lease of certain land in the Combined Central Sioux City –CBD Urban Renewal Area and authorizing lease of said property. (900 Larsen Park Road) 2024-1121 Motion by Scott, seconded by Moore, to open the hearing and adopt the proposed resolution, citizen comments were not offered, and the hearing was closed, all voting aye. 24. Hearing and Resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for construction of the FY 2024 and FY 2025 Sidewalk Ramp Project. (Project No. 7237-759- 114) 2024-1122 Motion by Scott, seconded by Moore, to open the hearing and adopt the proposed resolution, citizen comments were not offered, and the hearing was closed, all voting aye. 25. Hearing and Resolution determining an area of the City to be a blighted area and economic development area, and that the rehabilitation, conservation, redevelopment, development, or a combination thereof, of such area is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety or welfare of the residents of the City; designating such area as appropriate for an urban renewal project; and adopting Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated Combined Central Sioux City -CBD Urban Renewal Plan for the Combined Central Sioux City -CBD Urban Renewal Project Area (Intersection improvements at Tri View Avenue and Hamilton Boulevard) 2024-1123 Motion by Scott, seconded by Moore, to open the hearing and adopt the proposed resolution, citizen comments were not offered, and the hearing was closed, all voting aye. PRESENTATION 26. Downtown Partners Quarterly Update Ragen Cote, Downtown Partners Executive Director, provided information on the item. 27. CITIZEN CONCERNS There were no citizen concerns. 28. COUNCIL CONCERNS O’Kane thanked the Police Department for their response to an incident at West High School. O’Kane discussed election night rituals. O’Kane, Schoenherr, and Watters discussed the opening of the roundabout at Old Lakeport Road, Elk Creek Road, Christy Road, and Southern Hills Drive. Schoenherr encouraged citizens to apply for vacancies on City Boards, Commissions, and Committees. Watters discussed the homeless population in the City and thanked the Police Department, City Staff, and the Warming Shelter for their efforts in addressing the issue. (November 18, 2024 - Regular Meeting Minutes) Page 7 Moore thanked those that participated in community Veterans Day events. Moore shared that the Local 231 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers thanked Ragen Cote, Downtown Partners Executive Director, for her dedication and support of the upcoming 35th Annual Holiday Lighted Parade. Scott and Moore will be attending the Northwest Iowa League of Cities Meeting on Thursday, November 21. The auction at the event will raise money for local scholarships. 29. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:03 p.m., on motion by Scott, seconded by Moore, all voting aye. ATTEST: ____________________________ _____________________________ Heidi Farrens, City Clerk Robert E. Scott, Mayor City Council agendas are available at www.sioux-city.org u:\City Agenda\Agendas and Minutes\Council Minutes\2024\111824m (November 18, 2024 - Regular Meeting Minutes) Page 8