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Sioux City Council Meeting - October 13, 2025

Council Meetings — Monday, October 13, 2025
BodySioux City, Iowa
SessionCouncil Meetings
DateMonday, October 13, 2025
StatusFILED
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More here.

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Oh, Kane.

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Here.

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Chainer.

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Here.

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That waters.

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Here.

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Stand for a moment of silent prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, please.

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For which it stands.

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Undergone.

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Indivisible with liberty and justice problem.

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Today the consent agenda is items two through eight.

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C.

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If you want to talk on one of those items, please come up as I read it.

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You can consider it to pass unanimously unless a separate roll call vote is asked for by a council member.

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If you want to speak on an item not on the agenda, please come up under citizen concerns.

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Always remember to state your name.

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I'll move the consent agenda.

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Second.

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Two is a reading of the October 6th City Council minutes.

1:03

Three is a resolution approving a con grant contract with the Iowa Finance Authority for the Iowa Homeless Prevention Fund.

1:13

Four actions relating to agreements and contracts.

1:16

A is a resolution consenting to the assignment assumption and amendment of the lease agreement with landlord consent with the Arena Sports Academy and 712 Academy for a portion of the Riverside Recreational Sports Complex.

1:30

B is a resolution approving a public highway at grade crossing agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company for the Floyd River Front Clywood Trail Connector Projects.

1:43

C is a resolution approving a contract to Mark Albinicious for the Floyd Golf Course Storm Sewer Repair Project.

1:53

D is a resolution approving a contract to RP constructors for the utility cleaning project.

1:59

E is a resolution approving a renewal option number two for the purchase order to Brentag Great Lakes for citric acid.

2:07

F is a resolution approving a residential property management agreement with CC properties for airport housing property management services.

2:16

Five reactions authorized.

2:18

Mayor and Council, I believe staff is requesting that this be approved subject to city legal approval of the insurance requirements.

2:26

That's correct.

2:27

We're still waiting for the work comp proof of coverage.

2:35

We were going to ask for a deferral on them.

2:37

I believe my recommendation changed.

2:46

Yes, thank you.

2:49

Five A is a resolution approving a change order number one and authorizing payment to KP construction for the 2613 Home Street Emergency Sanitary Sewer Repair Project.

3:01

B is a resolution authorizing payment to guarantee roofing for the Tyson Events Center roof replacement project.

3:07

C is a resolution approving the settlement of a tort claimant authorizing payment.

3:23

B is a resolution awarding a purchase order to PVS DX for chlorine for the water treatment plant.

3:30

C is a resolution awarding a purchase order to HICM for the hyperflock liquid polymer for the wastewater treatment plant.

3:38

D is a resolution authorizing city manager buying general liability and excess liability insurance with Archer Arthur J.

3:46

Gallagher Risk Management Services.

3:49

Seven are applications for alcohol license aid or boards and commission and committed minutes.

3:54

Anyone to be heard on any of those items?

3:56

Yes, Mayor.

3:57

I would like to circle back to the IFA money on item number three.

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Jill, could I ask you to come up?

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I know I didn't take the heads up on this.

4:10

But can we just talk a little bit about the difference?

4:13

You know, what we're gonna be contributing this money to yes, Jill Watershide Neighborhood Service Manager.

4:20

So this is actually a new funding source that the state is offering.

4:23

Um previously we had a homelessness prevention program that was funded with ERA two funds from the Department of Treasury that were funneled through the state of Iowa.

4:31

Um and since those are related to COVID, we don't have those funds available anymore.

4:35

So the state of Iowa saw such a huge need in homelessness prevention across the state.

4:39

So everyone that received ERA two funds, the state reached out to us and asked if we would be interested in receiving these funds.

4:46

Um so these funds are for those that are currently housed in apartments, um, just standard apartments.

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Um if they've received uh a uh um oh my gosh, I'm just blanking on the word eviction notice.

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Eviction notice.

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Um if they have an eviction notice, they can apply for these funds and we can assist for up to three months, um, either back red or moving forward.

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Um we haven't decided kind of how that's gonna work yet.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Animal Welfare█████████████████████████████████████████████46%
Homelessness██████████████████████22%
Procedural███████████████15%
Parks and Recreation█████████████13%
Budget Equity Analysis████4%
Summary of Proceedings

Sioux City Council Meeting - October 13, 2025

The Sioux City Council met on October 13, 2025, to consider a consent agenda, a public hearing, an ordinance amendment, and citizen concerns. The meeting began with a moment of silence and the Pledge of Allegiance. The consent agenda was approved unanimously, a public hearing on CDBG-CARES Act funds was closed without comment, and an ordinance amending parking ramp regulations passed first reading. A citizen raised concerns about animal control impounding her dogs, and council members commended staff for recent community events.

Consent Calendar

  • Items 2 through 8 were approved unanimously, including:
    • Reading of the October 6, 2025 City Council minutes.
    • Resolution approving a con grant contract with the Iowa Finance Authority for the Iowa Homeless Prevention Fund ($104,000, with $80,000 for rental assistance). Jill Watershide, Neighborhood Service Manager, explained the program provides up to three months of rental assistance for those facing eviction, similar to previous ERA2 funds. The city spent nearly $3 million on similar programs over the past 2.5–3 years. Rollout is expected in November.
    • Various resolutions for contracts, agreements, and insurance (items 4-8). Item 5A (change order for KP Construction for the 2613 Home Street Emergency Sanitary Sewer Repair) was initially considered for deferral due to missing insurance proof, but the recommendation changed and it was included in the consent agenda.
  • The consent agenda was moved, seconded, and passed unanimously without a separate roll call.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Catherine Meyer (resident at 1423 Douglas) spoke about her dogs being impounded by animal control. She claimed false complaints from a tenant she evicted, and that the dogs were taken despite the bitten person stating they were not the aggressors. She expressed concern for the welfare of her dogs, including a pregnant dog and a registered service dog, and requested the council help get them back. The City Attorney noted that citations had not yet been received. Council members stated they would look into the matter.

Discussion Items

  • IFA Homeless Prevention Grant (Item 3): A council member requested clarification. Jill Watershide explained the new state-funded program replaces previous ERA2 funds. The grant provides up to three months of rental assistance for those with eviction notices, with monthly check-ins. The program is expected to roll out in November.
  • Ordinance Amendment (Chapter 10.94): First reading of an ordinance to clarify parking regulations in city parking ramps. Staff described it as a housekeeping matter to clarify enforcement regarding proper placards. The ordinance passed unanimously (5-0), and the statutory rule was waived for second and third readings, which also passed.

Key Outcomes

  • Consent agenda approved unanimously.
  • Public hearing on CDBG-CARES Act funds closed without comment.
  • Ordinance amendment passed first reading (5-0) and second and third readings were waived, passing unanimously.
  • Citizen concerns regarding animal control were noted; council will follow up.
  • Council member Alex commended staff for successful Fallfest and Cone Park events, noting the new patio furniture at Cone Park.
  • Meeting adjourned.

Meeting Transcript

More here. Oh, Kane. Here. Chainer. Here. That waters. Here. Stand for a moment of silent prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, please. For which it stands. Undergone. Indivisible with liberty and justice problem. Today the consent agenda is items two through eight. C. If you want to talk on one of those items, please come up as I read it. You can consider it to pass unanimously unless a separate roll call vote is asked for by a council member. If you want to speak on an item not on the agenda, please come up under citizen concerns. Always remember to state your name. I'll move the consent agenda. Second. Two is a reading of the October 6th City Council minutes. Three is a resolution approving a con grant contract with the Iowa Finance Authority for the Iowa Homeless Prevention Fund. Four actions relating to agreements and contracts. A is a resolution consenting to the assignment assumption and amendment of the lease agreement with landlord consent with the Arena Sports Academy and 712 Academy for a portion of the Riverside Recreational Sports Complex. B is a resolution approving a public highway at grade crossing agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company for the Floyd River Front Clywood Trail Connector Projects. C is a resolution approving a contract to Mark Albinicious for the Floyd Golf Course Storm Sewer Repair Project. D is a resolution approving a contract to RP constructors for the utility cleaning project. E is a resolution approving a renewal option number two for the purchase order to Brentag Great Lakes for citric acid. F is a resolution approving a residential property management agreement with CC properties for airport housing property management services. Five reactions authorized. Mayor and Council, I believe staff is requesting that this be approved subject to city legal approval of the insurance requirements. That's correct. We're still waiting for the work comp proof of coverage. We were going to ask for a deferral on them. I believe my recommendation changed. Yes, thank you. Five A is a resolution approving a change order number one and authorizing payment to KP construction for the 2613 Home Street Emergency Sanitary Sewer Repair Project. B is a resolution authorizing payment to guarantee roofing for the Tyson Events Center roof replacement project. C is a resolution approving the settlement of a tort claimant authorizing payment. B is a resolution awarding a purchase order to PVS DX for chlorine for the water treatment plant. C is a resolution awarding a purchase order to HICM for the hyperflock liquid polymer for the wastewater treatment plant. D is a resolution authorizing city manager buying general liability and excess liability insurance with Archer Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services. Seven are applications for alcohol license aid or boards and commission and committed minutes. Anyone to be heard on any of those items? Yes, Mayor. I would like to circle back to the IFA money on item number three. Jill, could I ask you to come up? I know I didn't take the heads up on this. But can we just talk a little bit about the difference? You know, what we're gonna be contributing this money to yes, Jill Watershide Neighborhood Service Manager.

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