Aug. 5 Sioux City Council meeting

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OF THE CITY OF SIOUX CITY, IOWA City Council agendas are also available on the Internet at www.sioux-city.org.

You are hereby notified a meeting of the City Council of the City of Sioux City, Iowa, will be held Date August 5, 2013, 4:00 p.m., local time, in the City Council Chambers, 5th Floor, City Hall, 405 6th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, for the purpose of taking official action on the agenda items shown hereinafter and for such other business that may properly come before the Council.

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1. Call of the roll ~ Silent prayer and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag ~ Proclamations CONSENT AGENDA Items 2 through 5C constitute a Consent Agenda. Items pass unanimously unless a sep-arate roll call vote is requested by a Council Member. 2. Reading of the City Council minutes of July 18, 22 and 30, 2013. (Placard Hearing, Closed

Session, Regular Meeting, Joint Meeting) 3. Resolution approving settlement of a tort claim and authorizing payment thereof (Giese). 4. Resolution approving the Final Plat of Sioux City Entertainment Addition. (Petitioner: Sioux

City Entertainment). (File No. 2013-0056). 5. RECEIPT OF BOARD, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE MINUTES:

A. Airport Board of Trustees - June 18, 2013 B. Parking and Skywalk System Board of Trustees - July 17, 2013 C. Transit System Advisory Board - July 17, 2013

(End of Consent Agenda)

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HEARINGS 6. Hearing and Resolution accepting the proposal of Semper Floyd LLC for the purchase of cer-

tain land in the Combined Floyd River Urban Renewal Area and authorizing a Development Agreement. (An approximate 1.58 acre portion of property located at 3120 Floyd Boulevard) (Request to defer this item to August 12, 2013)

RECOMMENDATIONS OF PLANNING AND ZONING 7. Ordinance adopting a site plan for 3120 Floyd Boulevard. (Area Zoned BG-C (General

Business Zone –Planned Commercial Overlay)) (Petitioner: Semper Development Inc.) The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of this item. (File No. 2013-0048). (First consideration passed July 22, 2013)

PRESENTATIONS 8. Country Club Boulevard Reconstruction. 9. Glass Recycling Alternatives. 10. 2012-2015 Strategic Plan Progress Guide Update for the Quarter ending June 30, 2013. 11. CITIZEN CONCERNS 12. COUNCIL CONCERNS 13. ADJOURNMENT City Council agendas are also available at www.sioux-city.org. The City of Sioux City does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, ser-vices, or activities. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the City of Sioux City are invited to make their needs and preferences known to the ADA Compliance Officer, City Hall, 405 6th Street, Room 204, (712) 279-6259. This notice is provided as required by Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

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CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS SIOUX CITY, IOWA JULY 18, 2013 1. The Placard Hearing of the City Council was held at 7:00 p.m. The following Council Mem-

bers were present on call of the roll: Capron, Fitch, Padgett and Scott. Absent: Radig. (Radig entered at 7:17 p.m.)

Other staff members present included: Paul Eckert, City Manager; Justin Vondrak, Assistant City Attorney; Lisa McCardle, City Clerk; Darrell Bullock, Code Enforcement Manager; and Mark Johnson, Combination Residential Inspector.

2. DEMOLITION HEARINGS

A. Hearings were held on Manager's report on demolition of and declaring the structure(s) located at the following addresses to be dangerous or dilapidated structures(s) as de-fined by the Sioux City Municipal Code and authorizing the City Manager to carry out such order to demolish said structure(s) as follows:

The following properties have been placarded more than six months. The owners have failed to complete all required repairs. Staff presented recommendations on each property and the City Council approved the following actions:

1. 1719 River Drive Recommend Demolition 2013-0553 Motion by Fitch, seconded by Capron, to adopt the proposed resolution to demolish; all voting aye.

2. 1711 Rebecca Street Recommend 90 Day Extension with Bond Bob Rasmussen, Rasmussen Contracting, Jefferson, South Dakota, spoke on the item. Motion by Scott, seconded by Capron, to defer the item to August 19, 2013; all voting aye.

3. 1712 Rebecca Street Recommend Demolition 2013-0554

Jim Parks, representing Scott Mann, property owner, spoke on the item.

Motion by Fitch, seconded by Scott, to adopt the proposed resolution to demolish; all voting aye.

4. 201 Bluff Street Recommend Demolition 2013-0555

Motion by Scott, seconded by Fitch, to adopt a resolution granting a 90-day extension with bond; all voting aye.

5. 2711 7th Street Recommend Demolition 2013-0556

Radig entered the meeting at 7:17 p.m. Danny Robinson, 1515 Goldie Ave, property owner, spoke on the item.

Motion by Scott, seconded by Padgett, to adopt the proposed resolution to demolish; all voting aye.

6. 2442 7th Street Recommend Demolition 2013-0557

Motion by Scott, seconded by Radig, to adopt the proposed resolution to demolish; all voting aye.

7. 613-15 13th Street Recommend Demolition 2013-0558

Motion by Padgett, seconded by Scott, to adopt the proposed resolution to demolish; all voting aye.

8. 2541 S Glass Street Recommend Demolition 2013-0559 (Deferred from April 18, 2013)

Motion by Scott, seconded by Fitch, to adopt the proposed resolution to demolish; all voting aye.

9. 1411 Douglas Street Recommend 90 Day Extension with Bond

(Deferred from April 18, 2013) Catherine Knight, 1411 Douglas St, property owner, spoke on the item. Motion by Scott, seconded by Radig, to defer the item to the next Placard Hearing on Oc-tober 17, 2013; all voting aye.

10. 1305 25th Street Recommend 90 Day Extension with Bond

(Deferred from April 26, 2012) (Deferred from July 19, 2012) (Deferred from October 18, 2012) (Deferred from January 17, 2013) (Deferred from April 18, 2013)

Kim Mathers, 1112 S St Marys St; property owner; spoke on the item. Motion by Scott, seconded by Radig, to defer the item to August 19, 2013; all voting aye. 3. CITIZEN CONCERNS None 4. COUNCIL CONCERNS Radig stated he is interested in establishing a registration process for placarded properties; Bullock stated he would investigate and provide information. 5. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:43 p.m., on motion by Scott, seconded by Capron; all voting aye. ATTEST: ____________________________ _____________________________ Lisa L. McCardle, City Clerk Robert E. Scott, Mayor City Council minutes are available on the Internet at www.sioux-city.org. u:\CityAgenda\Minutes and Agendas\Council Minutes\2013\071813Placardm


CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS SIOUX CITY, IOWA JULY 22, 2013 A Closed Session of the City Council was held at 3:15 p.m. The following Council Members were present on call of the roll: Capron, Fitch, and Scott. Absent: Padgett and Radig. Other staff members present included: Paul Eckert, City Manager; Nicole Jensen-Harris, City Attorney; and Lisa McCardle, City Clerk. Motion by Scott, seconded by Capron, that Council enter closed session to discuss strategy with Counsel about matters that are presently in litigation because public dis-closure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the City in that litiga-tion; all voting aye. Motion by Scott, seconded by Capron, that Council enter closed session to discuss strategy with Counsel in matters where litigation is imminent and its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the City in that litigation; all voting aye. Motion by Capron, seconded by Scott, that Council return to open session at 3:41p.m.; all voting aye. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:42 p.m., on motion by Scott, seconded by Capron; all voting aye. ATTEST: ____________________________ _____________________________ Lisa L. McCardle, City Clerk Robert E. Scott, Mayor City Council minutes are available on the Internet at www.sioux-city.org. u:\CityAgenda\Minutes and Agendas\Council Minutes\2013\072213csm


CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS SIOUX CITY, IOWA JULY 22, 2013 2. The Regular Meeting of the City Council was held at 4:00 p.m. The following Council Mem-

bers were present on call of the roll: Capron, Fitch and Scott. Absent: Padgett and Radig. Other staff members present included: Paul Eckert, City Manager; Nicole Jensen-Harris, City Attorney; and Lisa McCardle, City Clerk. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Scott, seconded by Fitch, to adopt the Consent Agenda; all voting aye. Items 2 through 12 are approved unanimously unless specifically noted after the item. 2. Reading of the minutes of July 15, 2013. Reading of the minutes of July 15, 2013, was waived and as part of the consent agenda the minutes were approved as presented. 3. BOA - Motion acknowledging Board of Adjustment actions of July 9, 2013.

2013-0560 4. SCHUMACHER - Resolution awarding a purchase order to Schumacher Elevator

Company of Denver, Iowa, in the amount of $242,760 for the modernization of two elevators at the Discovery Parking Ramp at 419 Jones Street (RFP #197). 2013-0561

5. ACTIONS RELATING TO GRANTS

A. VERTICAL INFRASTRUCTURE - Resolution authorizing the Airport Director to apply for and receive a Commercial Service Vertical Infrastructure Grant in the amount of $105,151 from the Iowa Department of Transportation to assist in hangar refurbishment and hangar construction projects at the Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field. 2013-0562

B. SERVICE SUSTAINMENT - Resolution authorizing the Airport Director to sub-

mit a grant application to the Iowa Department of Transportation for an Air Ser-vice Sustainment Grant to assist in marketing the Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field. 2013-0563

C. DEVELOPMENT - Resolution authorizing the Airport Director to apply for and

receive an Airport Development Grant from the Iowa Department of Transporta-tion for taxiway and ramp pavement rehabilitation and relocation and fencing rehabilitation throughout the Sioux Gateway Airport/Col Bud Day Field Property. 2013-0564

6. CIVIL PENALTIES AND SUSPENSIONS

A. SAM’S - Resolution assessing a civil penalty of $500 against Good Mart, Inc. d.b.a. Sam’s Mini Mart, 923 W. 7th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, for violation of the Iowa beer/wine and liquor laws. 2013-0565

B. CHARLIE’S - Resolution assessing a civil penalty of $500 against Charlie’s Wine

& Spirits, Inc. d.b.a. Charlie’s Wine & Spirits, Inc., 507 W. 19th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, for violation of the Iowa beer/wine and liquor laws. 2013-0566

7. ACTIONS ADOPTING CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

A. RIVERSIDE PARK TRAIL - Resolution adopting plans, specifications and form of contract for the proposed construction of the Riverside Park Trail - Phase I Project (1301 Riverside Boulevard). 2013-0567

Jade Dundas, Public Works Director, provided information on the item.

B. JONES STREET ADA - Resolution adopting plans, specifications and form of contract for the Jones Street ADA Sidewalk Project located in the Jones Street Urban Renewal Area. 2013-0568

8. ACTIONS RELATING TO AGREEMENTS AND CONTRACTS

A. SCHOOL DISTRICT - Resolution authorizing and approving a School Tripper Services agreement with the Sioux City Community School District for transpor-tation services to school district students. 2013-0569

B. WELLS FARGO - Resolution authorizing and approving a subordination

agreement between Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Company and the City of Sioux City in connection with the remediation of lead based paint at 2614 Nebraska Street, Sioux City, Iowa. 2013-0570

C. WELLS FARGO - Resolution authorizing and approving a subordination

agreement between Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Company and the City of Sioux City in connection with the remediation of lead based paint at 2518 South Coral Street, Sioux City, Iowa. 2013-0571

D. SEWALSON - Resolution awarding and approving a contract to Sewalson Con-

tracting, Inc. in the amount of $80,239 for the Rose Hill Retaining Wall Demoli-tion and Regrading of Yards Project located in the 1400 block of Summit Street.

Jill Wanderscheid, Neighborhood Services Supervisor; and Doug Rose, Bacon Creek Design, 220 S Westcott St; provided information on the item. Motion by Fitch, seconded by Scott, to defer this item to August 12, 2013; all voting aye.

E. BACON CREEK DESIGN - Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the En-

gineering Services Agreement with Bacon Creek Design, Inc. for additional sur-vey and design services to extend the project limits approximately 300 lineal feet along Country Club Boulevard for the Perry Way Reconstruction – Country Club Boulevard to Kings Highway Project in an amount not to exceed $9,500.

2013-0572 Jade Dundas, Public Works Director, provided information on the item.

F. BACON CREEK DESIGN - Resolution approving an Engineering Services Agreement with Bacon Creek Design, Inc. for design of the Bacon Creek Box Culvert Reconstruction Project in an amount not to exceed $64,400. 2013-0573

G. DGR - Resolution approving an Engineering Services Agreement with DGR

Engineering for design of the South Fairmount Street Reconstruction Project from Dodge Avenue to Leech Avenue in an amount not to exceed $95,729.

2013-0574

H. FIBERCOMM - Resolution granting a permit to FiberComm of Sioux City, Iowa to own, operate and maintain underground cable commencing at a new hand hole at the southwest corner of 6th Street and Pierce Street to the northwest corner of 3rd Street and Pierce Street. 2013-0575

I. OLSSON - Resolution approving an Engineering Services Agreement with Ols-

son Associates for design of the Gordon Drive Traffic Signal Coordination Pro-ject in an amount not to exceed $135,200. 2013-0576

J. HR GREEN - Resolution approving an Engineering Services Agreement with

HR Green, Inc. for design of the 2013 Sewer Lining Project in an amount not to exceed $35,500. 2013-0577

K. CENTURYLINK - Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2012-0608 relating to a

permit to Centurylink QC of Des Moines, Iowa for the installation of a single 1.25 inch duct from the intersection of Murray Street and Harbor Drive from an existing vault along Harbor Drive to the north to Singing Hill Boulevard then 445 feet east on Singing Hills Boulevard to 4135 Harbor Drive. 2013-0578

L. CONCRETE SPECIALTY - Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 to the

contract with Concrete Specialty, Inc. of South Sioux City, Nebraska in the amount of $320,254.91 for revisions in connection with the Pearl Street and 3rd Street Reconstruction Project. 2013-0579

Jade Dundas, Public Works Director, provided information on the item. 9. ACTIONS RELATING TO PROPERTY

A. NORTHERN VALLEY - Resolution accepting and approving the final plat for Northern Valley Crossing, 2nd Filing. (Petitioner: City of Sioux City) 2013-0580

B. CHEYENNE BLVD - Resolution approving and accepting a quit claim deed from

the Sioux City Community School District to the City of Sioux City, Iowa (con-sideration: mutual benefits) (2743 Cheyenne Boulevard). 2013-0581

C. CHEYENNE BLVD - Resolution proposing to sell certain real property and re-

scinding all conflicting Resolutions. (2743 Cheyenne Boulevard) (petitioner: Siouxland Human Investment Partnership) (Purchase price: $500 plus costs).

2013-0582

10. TOTAL CHECKS - Approve total checks issued for the reporting period of June 2013, in the total amount of $7,676,084.54.

11. APPLICATIONS FOR BEER AND LIQUOR LICENSES

A. CLASS “C” LIQUOR LICENSE 1. Applebees Neighborhood Grill and Bar, 1700 Hamilton Boulevard (Renew-

al) 2. The Syd, 201 4th Street (08/16/13-08/18/13 Temporary Outdoor) 3. Teaser Gentlemen’s Club, 1127 4th Street (Renewal) 4. Ickey Nickel Bar & Grill, 4700 41st Street (Renewal) 5. Bergie’s Bar, 215 4th Street (08/03/13-08/04/13 Temporary Outdoor) 6. 20th St Tap, 1923 Pierce Street (New) 7. Cattleman’s, 1701 Dace Avenue (Renewal) 8. Tyson Events Center/Long Lines Family Center, Virginia Street side of 1004

4th Street west stopping at Promenade Cinema entrance 924 4th Street (07/26/13 Temporary Transfer)

B. SPECIAL CLASS “C” LIQUOR LICENSE 1. Indigo Palette, 1012 4th Street (07/24/13 Temporary Outdoor) 2. Indigo Palette, 1012 4th Street (07/31/13 Temporary Outdoor) 3. Indigo Palette, 1012 4th Street (08/07/13 Temporary Outdoor)

12. RECEIPT OF MINUTES - Environmental Advisory Board - June 13, 2013

(End of Consent Agenda) ORDINANCES 13. Ordinance repealing Chapter 4.78 Entitled “Odor Control” of the Sioux City Munici-

pal Code and enact in lieu thereof a new chapter to be entitled and codified the same to allow for the implementation of an Odor Control Program to monitor and implement abatement plans with identified odor generators.

Chris McGowan, President of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce, 101 Pierce St, spoke on the item. The ordinance was considered on motion by Scott, seconded by Capron, to pass first consideration; all voting aye.

14. Ordinance amending Chapter 5.20 entitled “Solid Waste” of the Sioux City Municipal

Code by removing glass from the definition of recyclable materials and including glass in the definition of garbage. (First Consideration passed July 8, 2013) (Re-quest to delay second consideration until August 12, 2013)

15. Resolution approving a Second Amendment to the Solid Waste Collection Agree-

ment between Gill Hauling, Inc. and the City of Sioux City. (Deferred from July 8, 2013) (Motion requested to defer to August 12, 2013)

Motion by Scott, seconded by Capron, to defer this item to August 12, 2013; all voting aye. RECOMMENDATIONS OF PLANNING AND ZONING 16. Ordinance dedicating and naming a 107.1 acre tract of land adjacent to Ravine

Park, property between South Lewis Boulevard and Interstate 29 and property west of Interstate 29 as park land and renaming a 56.6 acre tract of Ravine Park as Sioux City Loess Hills Prairie Corridor (Petitioner: City of Sioux City). The Planning and Zoning Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission recommend ap-proval of this item. (File No. 2013-0044).

Chris Madsen, City Planner, provided information on the item. Jim Redmond, 3700 Jackson St; Bill Huser, 140 Oakmont Dr, South Sioux City; Lew Weinberg, 3905 Country Club Blvd; and Mir-iam Clayton, 1423 W. 4th St; spoke on the item. The ordinance was considered on motion by Scott, seconded by Fitch, to pass first con-sideration; all voting aye. 17. Hearing and Ordinance adopting a site plan for 3120 Floyd Boulevard. (Area Zoned

BG-C (General Business Zone –Planned Commercial Overlay)) (Petitioner: Semper Development Inc.) The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of this item. (File No. 2013-0048).

Ryan Ross, Planning and Zoning Commission, provided information on the item. Motion by Scott, seconded by Capron, to close the hearing and pass first consideration of the ordinance; all voting aye. 18. Ordinance dedicating and naming an 8,180.6 square foot portion of unnamed right-

of-way located adjacent to 2011 Center Street as "Center Street". (Petitioner: City of Sioux City). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of this item. (File No. 2013-0047).

The ordinance was considered on motion by Scott, seconded by Fitch, to pass first con-sideration; all voting aye.

19. Ordinance dedicating and naming a 6,417.64 square foot portion of unnamed right-

of-way adjacent to 501 W 8th Street as "W 8th Street". (Petitioner: City of Sioux City) The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of this item. (File No. 2013-0042).

The ordinance was considered on motion by Scott, seconded by Capron, to pass first consideration; all voting aye. 20. Ordinance dedicating and naming a 17,145.41 square foot portion of unnamed

right-of-way adjacent to 100 W 14th Street as "W 14th Street". (Petitioner: City of Sioux City) The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of this item. (File No. 2013-0042).

The ordinance was considered on motion by Scott, seconded by Fitch, to pass first con-sideration; all voting aye. 21. Ordinance dedicating and naming a 310,542.15 square foot portion of unnamed

right-of-way located between 717 Wesley Parkway and 901 Omaha Street as "Wes-ley Parkway". (Petitioner: City of Sioux City) The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of this item. (File No. 2013-0042).

The ordinance was considered on motion by Scott, seconded by Capron, to pass first consideration; all voting aye. 22. Hearing and Ordinance rezoning 3320 W. 4th Street and 3500 W. 4th Street from

zone classification RG-20 (general residence zone, 2,000 sq. ft. per unit minimum) and BG-C (general business zone –planned commercial overlay) to zone classification BG-C (general business zone –planned commercial overlay) and adopting a site plan in connection therewith. (Petitioner: Jackson Recovery Centers, Inc.). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of this item. (File No. 2013-0034). (Deferred from June 10, 2013)

Motion by Scott, seconded by Capron, to close the hearing and pass first consideration of the ordinance; all voting aye. 23. Hearing and Ordinance vacating a 3,664 square foot portion of Christy Road adja-

cent to 7201 Christy Road (Petitioner: Greg Sherman) The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of this item. (File No. 2013-0036) (Deferred from July 8, 2013) (Motion requested to delete this item)

Motion by Scott, seconded by Fitch, to delete this item; all voting aye. 24. Hearing and Ordinance placing the newly annexed territory described as an 0.85

acre parcel of land located in the 7100 Block of Christy Road in the RS-70 Zone (Single Family Residential Zone, 7,000 sq. ft. per unit minimum). (Petitioner: Greg Sherman) The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of this item. (File No. 2013-0039) (Deferred from July 8, 2013) (Motion requested to delete this item)

Motion by Scott, seconded by Capron, to delete this item; all voting aye. DISCUSSION 25. Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2013-0500 relating to the request of Greg

Sherman to annex certain land to the City of Sioux City, Iowa. (Property located in the 7100 block of Christy Road) 2013-0583

Motion by Scott, seconded by Capron, to adopt the proposed resolution; all voting aye. 26. Resolution awarding and approving a contract to Knife River Midwest LLC of Sioux

City, Iowa in the amount of $280,240.83 for the Parking Lot C – 5th Street and Virginia Street Project. (Deferred from July 8, 2013)

Motion by Scott, seconded by Fitch, to defer this item to August 12, 2013; all voting aye. 27. Resolution awarding a five year professional services contract with RS&H Iowa,

P.C. Of Naperville, Illinois to provide design, engineering and architectural work at the Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field. (Deferred from July 8, 2013)

2013-0584 Motion by Scott, seconded by Capron, to adopt the proposed resolution; all voting aye. 28. CITIZEN CONCERNS None. 29. COUNCIL CONCERNS Fitch stated he would like the appointment of one of the Human Rights Commission members to come before Council for a vote; City Attorney Jensen stated after the appoint has been made by the Council it becomes a removal process that would have to be initiated by the Human Rights Commission; Scott stated he would like to hear how absent Council members Padgett and Radig feel about the issue first; Fitch stated he does not want the issue drawn out for any length of time. 30. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:44 p.m. p.m., on motion by Scott, seconded by Fitch; all voting aye. ATTEST: ____________________________ _____________________________ Lisa L. McCardle, City Clerk Robert E. Scott, Mayor City Council minutes are available on the Internet at www.sioux-city.org. u:\CityAgenda\Minutes and Agendas\Council Minutes\2013\072213m


CITY HALL - LL CONF ROOM SIOUX CITY, IOWA JULY 30, 2013

JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

AND THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

A Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Human Rights Commission was held at 12:00 p.m. The following members were present on call of the roll: Capron, Fitch and Radig. Absent: Padgett and Scott. Staff members present included: Paul Eckert, City Manager; Robert Padmore, Assistant City Manager; Nicole Jensen-Harris, City Attorney; Connie Anstey, Assistant City Attorney; Lisa McCardle, City Clerk; Karen Mackey, Human Rights Director; Sharon Holder, Human Rights Investigator; and Lana Becker, Secretary. Members of the Human Rights Commission (HRC) present included: Eric Blumberg, Christy Conrad, Nancy Furness, Shirley McLeod, Scott Raasch, Jim Rixner and LaShonda Thomas-Schwarz. Absent: James Anderson, Guy Greene, Monique Scarlett and Wesley Whitead. Others present: Jim Haden, Carie Anfinson-Haden, Beth Hewlett and Don Dew, citizens; Jessi-ca Rae, KCAU; Lynn Zerschling, Sioux City Journal; and George Lindblade, Lindblade Photog-raphy. Mackey presented information on the Human Rights Commission FY 2013 Annual Report; top-ics included Education and Outreach Events; statistical information on cases filed last fiscal year; and the importance of the HRC to the community and the tri-state area. ADJOURNMENT Radig exited the meeting at 1:02 p.m., thus the City Council lost their quorum and the meeting was adjourned. A motion to accept and approve the Human Rights Commission FY 2013 Annual Report could not be acted upon lacking a Council quorum. Mayor Pro Tem Fitch directed Jensen-Harris, City Attorney, to present the HRC Annual Report at the Regular City Council Meeting to be held on August 12, 2013. ATTEST: ____________________________ _____________________________ Lisa L. McCardle, City Clerk Robert E. Scott, Mayor City Council minutes are available on the Internet at www.sioux-city.org.

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Regular Session X Study Session Closed Session

CITY OF SIOUX CITY

REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION

MEETING DATE: August 5, 2013 ACTION ITEM # 3

FROM: Don Trometer, Risk Manager

SUBJECT: Resolution approving settlement of a tort claim and authorizing payment

thereof (Giese)

Reviewed By: Department Director x Finance De-

partment x City Attorney x City Man-

ager

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff respectfully requests the City Council approve settlement of the bodily injury claim to Nancy Giese.

DISCUSSION:

On November 19, 2011, Nancy Giese slipped and fell on a tree grate. The Legal Department has now been able to settle the bodily injury claim within the authority given.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

Reduce the tort fund by $7,500.00. RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN:

N/A ALTERNATIVES:

Litigation ATTACHMENTS:

Resolution

RESOLUTION NO. 2013-_____

RESOLUTION APPROVING SETTLEMENT OF A TORT CLAIM AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT THEREOF (GIESE)

WHEREAS, a claim was filed against the City of Sioux City, Iowa, by Nancy Giese resulting from a slip and fall accident involving a tree grate at the intersection of 4th Street and Jones Street on November 19, 2011; and WHEREAS, the City Council has been advised and does believe that it will be in the best interests of the City to compromise and settle said claim without admitting liability. NOW, THEREFORE, BE, AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIOUX CITY, IOWA, that said claim be settled and the Director of Finance be and he is authorized and directed to issue a check from the appropriate fund in the amount of $7,500.00 payable to Michael W. Ellwanger and Robert Giese and Nancy Giese. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said checks be delivered to the Legal Department and that the City Attorney secure necessary releases and thereafter deliver the check. PASSED AND APPROVED: August 5, 2013 ____________________________ Robert E. Scott, Mayor ATTEST: _________________________________ Lisa L. McCardle, City Clerk U:\City Legal\Secure\Res2013\Legal\Giese Settlement.Doc


CITY OF SIOUX CITY



FROM: Jeff Hanson, Community Development Operations Manager (CRM)

SUBJECT: Resolution approving the Final Plat of Sioux City Entertainment Addition. (Petitioner: Sioux City Entertainment). (File No. 2013-0056).

Reviewed By: x Department Director Finance De-

partment x City Attorney X City Man-

ager

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff respectfully requests City Council approve the requested final plat, subject to the follow-ing findings. Findings of Fact: 1) The final plat is consistent with the subdivision ordinance. 2) The final plat is consistent with the preliminary plat approved on June 10, 2013. 3) The applicant’s proposal conforms to the minimum Municipal Code requirements. Recommended Conditions of Approval: None

DISCUSSION:

See Analysis FINANCIAL IMPACT:

N/A RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN:

Municipal Responsibility: Economic Opportunity. Focus Area: Expand Development Opportunities and Grow Sioux City. #3 Grow a vibrant and balanced economy.

ALTERNATIVES:

None. ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment A: Resolution Attachment B: General Area Map Attachment C: Preliminary Plat Attachment D: Application

BACKGROUND REPORT: The City has received a request from Sioux City Entertainment, petitioner, requesting final plat approval for a six lot commercial subdivision bounded generally by Wesley Parkway on the west, 5th Street to the north, Douglas Street to the east, and 2nd Street to the south. ANALYSIS: The petitioner is requesting the final plat for the area bounded generally by Wesley Parkway on the west, 5th Street to the north, Douglas Street to the east, and 2nd Street to the south. The pre-liminary plat for this property was approved on June 10, 2013. The final plat is in conformance with that preliminary plat, and therefore does not require City Planning and Zoning Commission review. 24.10.040 Final plat Procedures

2. Procedure for review of final plats. Minor subdivisions do not require a preliminary plat, but the final plat does require a review and recommendation by the planning and zoning commission. Major subdivision final plats that conform to an approved preliminary plat do not require a review and recommendation by the planning and zoning commission.

The final plat will combine what is today 4 blocks, 41 lots, and various right of ways that were vacated and plat 6 lots. Lot 1 is a 9.1 acre property that will include the Casino and hotel as well as a good portion of the parking north of 3rd Street. Lot 2 is a .52 acre property located just west of the Pearl Street access, where the Milwaukee Weiner House is currently located. Lot 3 in-cludes the eastern restaurant and parking designated for that use. Lots 4 and 5 are south of 3rd Street. Lot 4 is the westerly parking lot and Lot 5 is the location of a proposed billboard. Lot 6 is the location of the Veterans Memorial Park. EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USE: HC-2-COD ; Commercial and vacant properties EXISTING ZONING REQUIREMENTS: The HC-2 zone is intended to provide for the redevelopment and adaptive reuse of historic buildings within the district in such a way that creates a historically sensitive district with a con-temporary recognition of the area. The -COD Casino Overlay District is intended to establish standards and conditions for the de-velopment and operation of gambling structures or casinos and appropriate primary and acces-sory uses which may accompany them while protecting the public health, safety and general welfare and minimizing the secondary negative effects of such uses by insuring they are com-patible with existing and anticipated land uses. PROPOSED ZONING REQUIREMENTS: N/A SURROUNDING ZONING AND LAND USE: North: HC-2 ; Commercial South: BG ; BNSF Railroad / Tyson Events Center Parking East: BGM ; Downtown commercial West: RG-50 ; Single family residential DEPARTMENT COMMENTS No comments.

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The 2005 Comprehensive Plan indicates this area as “Downtown.” “Downtown” is an example of a true “mixed-use center”. It contains a mix of cultural, financial, governmental, institutional, entertainment, residential, and recreational uses. Continued growth of all types of land uses is appropriate. URBAN RENEWAL / URBAN REVITALIZATION / TIF: The subject property is located in the CBD TIF Urban Renewal District. SUBAREA / CORRIDOR PLAN: The subject property is located in the Historic Pearl District. FLOOD PLAIN: The subject property is located in the AH ponding area. This area is being reviewed by FEMA for removal from the official floodplain maps in 2013. CITIZEN RESPONSE: 48 notices were sent within the required timeframe. One phone response was received with no objections.

ATTACHMENT A

RESOLUTION NO. 2013-___________________

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR SIOUX CITY ENTERTAINMENT ADDITION

WHEREAS, the City of Sioux City did file with the City Clerk of the City of Sioux City, Iowa, a certain plat designated “Sioux City Entertainment Addition”; and WHEREAS, the City Council of Sioux City, Iowa, has recommended the acceptance and ap-proval of the preliminary plat on June 10, 2013, pursuant to Motion 2013-0467; and WHEREAS, the final plat is in conformance with that approved preliminary plat. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIOUX CITY, IOWA that said Final Plat for “Sioux City Entertainment Addition,” as hereto attached and forming part of this Resolution, be and the same hereby is accepted and approved, and the Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby directed to furnish to the proprietors a certified copy of this resolution as required by law. PASSED AND APPROVED: __August 5, 2013____ ____________________________ Robert E. Scott, Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________ Lisa L McCardle, City Clerk File

ATTACHMENT B

GENERAL AREA MAP

ATTACHMENT C

ATTACHMENT D

APPLICATION

AIRPORT BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING

June 18, 2013

MEMBERS PRESENT STAFF OTHER Paul Baker Dave Bernstein

Curt Miller, Airport Director John Backer, Director of Operations

None

Darrell Jesse Jim Palmer

Marna Samuel, Administrative Assistant Ann Marie Skaggs, Administrative Assistant

Mike Stiles

Barbara Sloniker, Siouxland Chamber

MEMBERS ABSENT Brad Lego CALL OF THE ROLL Meeting was called to order by President Dave Bernstein. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Jesse moved that the minutes of May 21, 2013 be approved as presented. Seconded by Baker. Motion carried. BUSINESS ITEMS Recommend to City Council for the Purchase of Runway Brooms – Miller said bids were let for the purchase of two front-mounted high-speed runway brooms and four bids were received. The low bid meeting specifications was submitted by Wausau Equipment Company of New Berlin, WI for a total of $912,810.00 for the two brooms plus Alter-nates 3 & 4. FAA reviewed the bids and concurred that funding is available through FAA entitlement funds with 90% federal and 10% local. One broom was budgeted in the FY2012 CIP budget with the second one budgeted under the FY2014 CIP budget. Miller said in order for FAA to write a grant in July, we need to bid them out. We had budgeted $560,000 for one and $567,000 for the second one. The price came in at $456.000 each. Two old units will be sold and residual funds from the sale will go to-ward the local share. A Motion to recommend to City Council for the purchase of runway brooms and to ac-cept a grant from FAA was made by Stiles. Seconded by Jesse. Motion carried. Recommend to City Council to Award a Contract for the Security Enhancement Project – Miller said the base bid was $468,000. There were several alternates that were elimi-nated - cameras, gates, and additional hardware sets for doors. These deductions brought the total cost down to $419,000. Miller said one bid was received and RS&H is reviewing it and going through the itemized costs as FAA requires a cost justification as part of receiving a grant.

A discussion was held. Bernstein wanted to know how much was budgeted for the pro-ject. Miller said $400,000 was budgeted but design or engineering costs were not in-cluded because we anticipated writing the specs and bidding them out. FAA said be-cause it was a large project RS&H needed to do the design which will cover four areas and there will be a different contractor for each area - gates, video cameras, door ac-cess systems and fingerprinting/badging system. Miller said we are trying to reduce costs further and when we get the itemized detailing there may be other items that can be deducted. A Motion to defer this item until the next meeting in order to get itemized detailing of the project was made by Baker. Seconded by Palmer. Motion carried. Recommend to City Council to Award A Contract for the Selection of an Engineering Firm (Deferred from last meeting) – Bernstein said a sub-committee evaluated the four proposals that were received and it was the intention of the sub-committee to recom-mend to the City Council that we recommend a contract with RS&H for another five-year period. Bernstein said they completed quantitative analysis on the Request for Qualifi-cations. In general, he felt that the incumbent has been doing a good job over the last five years. Jesse made the Motion that we recommend to the City Council that a contract be awarded to RS&H. Seconded by Stiles. Motion carried. OTHER BUSINESS Project Updates: Website Development: Miller said we are close to releasing the updated website. Through Facebook, wrist bands were given away for Awesome Bikers Night. Traffic on Facebook started at about 1,400 in May and was up over 14,000 in the first thirty days. Chatterkick was looking to add a couple of items on the website for flight status, etc. but the price was prohibitive so they will just direct them to another website for the status of flights. South Ramp Close-out: Miller said the Council approved this item which allows the re-lease of retainage in thirty days. Seal Coat Project: Miller said the project is complete. Airfield Painting and Crack Sealing: Miller said the project is nearing completion. He commented that they bought some used runway lights from the airport in Council Bluffs that will be used for spares. Seasonal Employees: Miller said part-time employees will be hired for the summer and their main project will be painting housing units. Landscaping: Miller said that landscaping is being completed and the sprinkler system is being repaired. A quote has been received to add some additional sprinklers.

Financial Report – Miller said year-to-date figures for actual revenues less expenditures came in at $365,403 and were budgeted to be $734,874 so we are well ahead with eleven months of the budget complete. DIRECTOR OF MARKETING REPORT Activity Report – Sloniker said that operations were down 7% for the month. Enplane-ments were down 1% with deplanements down 3%. Load factors were at 83%. Look-ing at competition, Lincoln was up 12%, Omaha was down 1.3%, and Sioux Falls was up 5.2%. SET DATE FOR NEXT MEETING – Next meeting scheduled for July 23, 2013. FAREWELL: The Board thanked Paul Baker for his service on the Board and wished him well. There being no other business, a Motion to adjourn at 8:35 a.m. was made by Baker. Paul Baker, Secretary

PARKING AND SKYWALK SYSTEM BOARD OF TRUSTEES

MEETING MINUTES July 17, 2013

The Parking and Skywalk System Board of Trustees met at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17, 2013, in the 3rd Floor Conference Room, Ho-Chunk Centre, 600 4th Street, Sioux City, Iowa.

MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Steve Boden, Chair Mark Reinders Ann Mach, ABM Parking Services Ragen Cote Jeanne Zyzda Frank Forneris, Vice Chair Beau Braunger Monette Harbeck

CALL TO ORDER Boden called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. MINUTES Motion by Cote, seconded by Forneris, to approve the minutes of June 19, 2013; all voting aye. REPORTS & COMMUNICATIONS Skywalk Operations – Harbeck handed out traffic counts. Harbeck stated the east/west alley skywalk roof project should begin within the next week. She also reported that in the last month there have been seven a/c units down: three were struck by lightning, two have been compres-sors (one covered under warranty), one needs the fan replaced, and the other had a Freon leak. All seven units are in the process of repair or replacement. Harbeck reported that the Council granted the Board $12,000 in CIP funds this year to install additional handicapped doors. Har-beck will be working on that this winter. Parking Operations – Harbeck stated bids have been received to refurbish the elevators in Discovery Ramp and a purchase order to Schumacher Elevator will be presented to Council for approval on July 22. Harbeck reported that we have leak issues at Rivers Landing Ramp and Discovery Ramp. Merit Construction has been down to review the leaks at Discovery Ramp and Paragon Restoration will be in town today to review the leaks at Rivers Landing. Advertising Sign Requests – None. Downtown Informational Report – Cote mentioned that this year’s parking survey will begin distribution on Friday. She reported that an additional question has been added asking whether citizens prefer diagonal or parallel parking stalls. The Mayor’s Youth Commission will assist with distribution of on street parking and ABM staff will assist with ramp parking distribution. ABM Parking Services Report – The report was sent by e-mail to the Board. Mach stated the SC Hotel is not current on their parking charges.

Skywalk Security Update - 1st Class Security – None. PETITIONS, APPLICATIONS, HEARINGS - None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Site C Status - Harbeck reported the City Council requested additional information on Site C and the bid award will be brought back to Council on July 22. Wall Repair Status – This project is on hold until repairs are done to HVAC units. Sioux City Hotel – The hotel is now in foreclosure but has a new management company, Kin-seth Hospitality. A representative from Kinseth and the hotel manager met with Bob Padmore and Monette Harbeck to go over skywalk and parking charges. NEW BUSINESS Approval of costs and distribution to properties for June 2013 - Motion by Boden, second-ed by Cote, to approve the costs and distribution to properties for June 2013; all voting aye. Emergency Repair of Convention Center AC Units – Harbeck informed the Board that the three air conditioning units in this bridge were apparently struck by lightning and an emergency repair needs to be completed. Harbeck requested bids from three companies and the low bid was MTC Mechanical with a bid of $29,973. Before the replacement of these units can be com-pleted, a safety system has to be installed. The safety system work will be done by Siouxland Safety Services in the amount of $12,670. Motion by Boden, seconded by Forneris to approve the acceptance of the low bid from MTC Mechanical to replace the three units in the Convention Center Bridge; all voting aye. Motion by Boden, seconded by Cote to accept the bid of Siouxland Safety Services to install a safety system on that bridge; all voting aye. HVAC Unit for Bridge from SC Hotel to Stifel Nicolaus Building – Harbeck reported that this bridge has been provided it’s air conditioning and heating from the Sioux City Hotel. The hotels unit is now down and management does not know if or when it will be repaired. Harbeck re-quested a proposal from West Plains Engineering to prepare mechanical and electrical specifi-cations to add a HVAC unit to this bridge. The proposal is in the amount of $4,750. Motion by Forneris, seconded by Cote to accept the proposal of West Plains Engineering; all voting aye. ADJOURNMENT Being no further discussion, it was motioned by Forneris, seconded by Cote, to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 a.m.; all voting aye.

SIOUX CITY TRANSIT ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING

July 17, 2013 On this date, 3:31 p.m., at 505 Nebraska Street, Sioux City, Iowa, was held a regular meeting of the Sioux City Transit Advisory Board for the purpose of discussing items of interest and con-cern to the Sioux City Transit System, the City of Sioux City, and the citizens thereof, matters to be brought to the attention of the Advisory Board by the Transit Manager; and such other busi-ness that might properly come before the Board at this time. MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT OTHERS Mary Martin Tom Venesky Jeff Harcum, Transit Oper. Supv. Joan Bruhn Maureen Timblin, Admin. Assistant Richard Owens Dawn Kimmel, Mobility Manager

Terry Brewer, SRTS Mike Collett, T/F/P Manager ITEM NO. 1 CALL OF ROLL AND INTRODUCTIONS Introductions were not necessary. ITEM NO. 2 APPROVAL OF JUNE MINUTES Bruhn made a motion; Martin seconded the motion, to approve the minutes from the June meet-ing. All voted aye to approve the minutes. Owens asked for follow-up on several items that were discussed at the June meeting: PTIG Grants -- Collett stated the Public Transit Infrastructure Grants will be discussed and for-mally awarded in August DEI Grant -- Discussion was held about the State Transit Assistance Special Project funds to provide enhanced services for disabled job seekers; and mobility management has been incor-porated into the program. Transit staff has met with Dawn Kimmel and Tammy, who is the Dis-ability Resource Coordinator for the Disability Employment Initiative pilot program under grants issued by the State of Iowa. Sioux City Transit will be the applicant, and will act as a liaison to oversee the project; Kimmel will put the application together. 5307 Grant – Collett stated the grant application has been submitted to FTA. Title VI – Harcum has not heard back from the Civil Rights Officer yet.

DRAFT

MaryTreglia – Owens asked if Transit staff been in contact with Mary Treglia staff. Transit staff contacts them on an as-needed basis. In the past, they have provided translation services for Transit. Harcum stated he plans to hold outreach meetings at the Mary Treglia facility. Harcum stated that he had asked the director if she would be interested in applying to serve on the Transit Board; and she indicated she is too busy. Owens asked if the City Council has approved the school transportation agreement. Collett stated it will be on Monday’s Council agenda. Transit staff has met with school staff and worked on the bus routes. ITEM NO. 3 OPERATING AND PARATRANSIT REPORTS Collett stated financially, we ended up better than a year ago. The budget was on task as of June 30, 2013. The North Sioux amount is a direct annual payment received from the City of North Sioux City. The South Dakota governor’s apportionment comes through grant funds. ITEM NO. 4 OTHER BUSINESS A. Grant Updates Some of the grant updates were discussed under agenda Item No. 2. Harcum stated the Intercity Bus Assistance Project grant funded the boiler repair costs. There is a balance remaining that will be used to help fund the concrete repairs in the MLK bus lanes. The PTIG funded projects will take place over the next couple years. Collett stated the grant funds should be spent as efficiently as possible. The money must be encumbered in one year, and spent in two years. Kimmel stated the DEI grant funds will be approximately $4,000, with a funding ratio of 80/20. Collett stated the new paratransit buses are expected to arrive in September; and the used bus-es are expected to arrive in August. Kimmel asked about the vacant driver supervisor position. Collett stated he has received two civil service lists; one for driver supervisor and one for full-time motor coach operator. Collet and Harcum will interview driver applicants this week; and will interview driver supervisor appli-cants later this month. Martin asked about hiring full-time drivers versus part-time drivers. Staff explained there are two open full-time driver vacancies due to a retirement and resignation of two full-time drivers. The full-time driver positions are replacements, not new positions. B. Election of Officers Nominations are needed for each position: chairperson, vice-chairperson, and secretary. Chairperson – Martin nominated Dr. Owens. Nominations closed. All in favor. Vice Chairperson – Martin nominated Bruhn for vice chairperson. Nominations closed. All in favor.

Secretary – Bruhn nominated Martin for secretary. Nominations closed. All in favor. New officers are: Chairperson Richard Owens, Vice-chairperson Joan Bruhn, Secretary Mary Martin ITEM NO. 5 OTHER DISCUSSION Discussion was held about the joint Council/Board meeting on August 13th, at 12:00 noon. Collett informed the board that Transit buses provided transportation for Saturday in the Park on July 6th; and Transit buses will provide transportation for the Art Splash event. Bruhn stated last year’s Art Splash driver did not know how to load and secure a wheelchair onto the bus. Kimmel provided an A.C.C.E.S.S. Matters dvd, from Easter Seals Project Action, for transit staff to use for driver training, if applicable. A.C.C.E.S.S. stands for Accessibility Communication Cooperation Excellence Sensitivity Service. Owens asked if there is a formal training program. Harcum explained the driver supervisor pro-vides training to new drivers; in addition to the city’s training program on various topics. Owens stated if training material was made available for current drivers to access, they would be able to stay up-to-date and currently educated. Collett stated there are some ongoing training ses-sions provided by the city’s Human Resources Department. ITEM NO. 6 NEXT MEETING The next meeting is scheduled for August 13, 2013, at 12:00 noon. Martin made a motion, Bruhn seconded the motion, to adjourn; all voted aye. Meeting ad-journed at 4:01 p.m. Mary Martin Secretary

Regular Session x Study Session Closed Session

CITY OF SIOUX CITY



FROM: Marty Dougherty, Economic Development

SUBJECT: Hearing and Resolution accepting the proposal of Semper Floyd LLC for the

purchase of certain land in the Combined Floyd River Urban Renewal Area and authorizing a Development Agreement. (An approximate 1.58 acre por-tion of property located at 3120 Floyd Boulevard) (Request to defer this item to August 12, 2013)

Reviewed By: x Department Director x Finance De-

partment x City Attorney x City Man-

ager

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff respectfully requests the City Council conduct a public hearing and approve the above resolution accepting the proposal of Semper Floyd LLC for the purchase of certain land in the Combined Floyd River Urban Renewal Area and approving a development agreement.

DISCUSSION:

On June 24, 2013 the City Council passed a resolution initiating the mandatory 30-day notice period for the sale of property in an urban renewal area and announcing the intent to accept the proposal of Semper Development for the development of 1.58 acres of City-owned prop-erty into a new Walgreens Store. This period has been completed, no other proposals were received, and approval of the above resolution will approve a development agreement with Semper Development. Note: Semper Floyd LLC is a wholly owned LLC formed by Semper Development to own the property. City staff has been working with Minneapolis-based Semper Development on the project to construct a new Walgreens Store. The new store will be located on approximately 68,800 SF of land. The developer will invest approximately $3.5 million in the new 14,820 SF facility. The store will hire approximately 40 employees. Construction is anticipated to begin this fall and be completed in early 2014. Northern Valley Crossing. On July 22 the City Council also approved the final plat of North-ern Valley Crossing 2nd Filing. The proposed Walgreens development will be the second busi-ness to locate in the new development project, joining the Pizza Ranch restaurant currently under construction. The initial phase of street and utility construction to serve the sites and several additional lots is also currently under construction and is anticipated to be completed by November 1. The intent of the project is to create new commercial and retail growth on a 29-acre City-owned property made available following the completion of the Outer Drive Con-nector.

Development Proposal As a part of the proposed agreement Semper will agree to:

• Purchase an approximately 1.58 acre site from the City for $8.00/SF for the land (ap-prox. $550,400).

• Pay an additional amount ($154,000) for the proportional share of current infrastruc-ture construction related to the Walgreens site.

• Submit a site plan for approval by the City Council in accordance with the City’s De-sign Standards.

• Construct a new 14,820 SF Walgreens store.

The City will agree to:

• Convey and transfer title of approximately 1.58 acres to Semper. • Construct access streets and off-site city utilities to serve the site (this construction is

currently underway). • Certain use restrictions (disallowing similar uses) and setbacks for adjacent city-

owned property.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

The City will receive increased property tax revenue generated by the construction of taxable improvements on the development property. The City has previously committed to construct-ing improvements as part of the Northern Valley Crossing development.

RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN:

A part of the Economic Opportunities Vision: We will work with current businesses to create job growth and aggressively seek out opportunities to attract new economic growth.

ALTERNATIVES:

None Recommended ATTACHMENTS:

Resolution Project Map Development Agreement (unavailable)

RESOLUTION NO. 2013-_____ with attachments

RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF SEMPER FLOYD LLC FOR THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN LAND IN THE COMBINED FLOYD RIVER URBAN RENEWAL AREA AND AUTHORIZING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. (AN APPROXIMATE 1.58 ACRE PORTION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3120 FLOYD BOULEVARD)

WHEREAS, in furtherance of the objectives of Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa, the City of Sioux City, Iowa, has undertaken a program of redevelopment of blighted areas in the City, and in this connection has instituted the Combined Floyd River Urban Renewal Area; and WHEREAS, Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa authorizes the City to invite proposals from all interested parties for the purchase of land in an urban renewal area by publishing public notice of its intent to receive and accept any such proposal; and WHEREAS, Semper Floyd LLC has submitted a proposal to the City for the purchase of an ap-proximate 1.58 acre portion of the following described property in the Combined Floyd River Urban Renewal Area:

Those portions of the NW 1/4-NW 1/4 of Section 14, and the NE 1/4-NE 1/4 of Section 15, all in Township 89 North, Range 47 West of the 5th P.M., Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, described as follows:

Commencing at the northwest corner of said Section 14; thence South 00°07'17" East along the west line of the NW 1/4 of said Section 14 for a distance of 539.72 feet to the easterly right-of-way line of Floyd Boulevard and to the Point of Beginning; thence northeasterly along said right-of-way line and along a non-tangent curve to the right with a radius of 2914.90 feet, through a central angle of 4°40'36", for a distance along the arc of 237.91 feet, the chord of which bears North 29°47'54" East a distance of 237.85 feet; thence South 62°58'24" East for a distance of 241.04 feet; thence South 26°31'28" West for a distance of 275.01 feet; thence North 62°58'26" West for a distance of 254.99 feet to the easterly right-of-way line of Floyd Boulevard; thence north-easterly along said right-of-way line and along a non-tangent curve to the right with a radius of 2914.90 feet, through a central angle of 0°44'09", for a distance along the arc of 37.43 feet, the chord of which bears North 27°05'32" East a dis-tance of 37.43 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 1.58 acres, and extend-ing to the center line of abutting right-of-way. Also known as: Lot 1 of Northern Valley Crossing, Second Filing, Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 2013-0503 passed and approved by the City Council on June 24, 2013, the City indicated its intent to accept said proposal of Semper Floyd LLC, established a date and time for the submission of proposals by other interested parties, established a date and time for a hearing accepting such proposals, and authorized the publication of notice of such invitation, intent and hearing; and

WHEREAS, a hearing was held on the proposals so submitted and the City Council being fully advised in the premises is of the opinion and belief that it would be in the best interests of the City to accept the proposal of Semper Floyd LLC for the purchase of said property and that accepting such proposal is in the public interests; and WHEREAS, a development agreement has been prepared for the purchase of said property pursuant to the terms of said proposal and should be approved as to form and content. NOW, THEREFORE, BE, AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIOUX CITY, IOWA, that the development agreement attached hereto providing for the sale of said property to Semper Floyd LLC is hereby approved as to form and content and the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute same along with all necessary exhibits to said development agreement for and on behalf of the City of Sioux City, Iowa. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon receipt of the consideration fixed in said development agreement and the costs incurred in this sale that the development agreement be delivered to Semper Floyd LLC. PASSED AND APPROVED: August 5, 2013 ____________________________ Robert E. Scott, Mayor ATTEST: _________________________________ Lisa L. McCardle, City Clerk U:\City Legal\Secure\Res2013\Econ Dev\Urban Renewal Sale 2 (Walgreens).Doc


CITY OF SIOUX CITY



FROM: Jeff Hanson, Community Development Operations Manager (BDN)

SUBJECT:

Ordinance adopting a site plan for 3120 Floyd Boulevard. (Area Zoned BG-C (General Business Zone –Planned Commercial Overlay)) (Petitioner: Semper Development Inc.) The Planning and Zoning Commission recom-mends approval of this item. (File No. 2013-0048). (First consideration passed July 22, 2013)

Reviewed By: x Department Director Finance De-

partment x City Attorney X City Man-

ager

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff respectfully requests City Council approval of the requested site plan, subject to the fol-lowing findings: Planning Commission: Agenda Item 2013-0048: Requested approval of a site plan for the property located at 3120 Floyd Boulevard. (Petitioner: Semper Development Co.) Godwin (Ross) moved to recommend to the City Council approval of this item with Staff rec-ommendations. Motion carried. 7-0-0 (Yes: Calligan, Ross, Stewart, Godwin, Krage, O’Neill, Geary/ No: 0 / Abstained: 0) Findings of Fact: 1) The site plan is consistent with all City plans for the area. 2) Building elevations are generally consistent with zoning placed on the site calling for four finished facades. 3) The development is consistent with the City’s design standards. Recommended Conditions of Approval: 1) Additional finishing to south and east facades 2) Additional low landscaping along south side of northerly drive (NOTE: These items have been addressed)

DISCUSSION:

See Analysis FINANCIAL IMPACT:

N/A

RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN:

Municipal Responsibility: Economic Opportunity. Focus Area: Expand Development Opportunities and Grow Sioux City. #3 Grow a vibrant and balanced economy.

ALTERNATIVES:

None recommended. ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment A: Ordinance Attachment B: General Area Map Attachment C: Site Plan Attachment D: Elevations Attachment E: Application

BACKGROUND REPORT: The City has received a request from Semper Development Inc. for site plan approval to devel-op a 68,800 square foot tract of land located at 3120 Floyd Boulevard. ANALYSIS: As stated, the petitioner is requesting site plan approval to build a new Walgreens Store at 3120 Floyd Boulevard. This development is directly north of and across Northern Valley Place (under construction) from the Pizza Ranch Restaurant at 3116 Floyd Boulevard which was approved in December of 2012. The preliminary plat for the entire Northern Valley Crossing subdivision was approved in No-vember of 2012 and is shown on Attachment B. The subject development is consistent with it. The subdivision infrastructure as well as the Pizza Ranch is under construction. Conditions placed on the BG-C zoning call for four finished facades, since all four will have con-siderable exposure. All four sides are finished, however, it is staff’s opinion that the intent of this requirement was so that it would not appear that the store was “turning its back” on Floyd Boulevard, Northern Valley Drive, Northern Valley Place, or Outer Drive. Staff does have some concerns that the east façade appears to “turn its back” on Northern Valley Drive and the north façade on Outer Drive. The developers have proposed a good landscaping plan; some additional landscaping may be helpful along the north. The storm water piping plan appears to be more than adequate. No detention is proposed for the site. Detention was planned for the entire subdivision with detention areas along the UPRR/CNRR tracks to the northeast and the south. EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USE: BG-C; vacant EXISTING ZONING REQUIREMENTS: General commercial development as per an approved site plan. SURROUNDING ZONING AND LAND USE: North: BG-C; vacant South: BG-C; Pizza Ranch (under construction) East: BG-C; vacant West: BG-C; Wal-Mart DEPARTMENT COMMENTS Zoning Enforcement Officer: Recently issued flood plain maps show some areas of ponding along the east fringe of the Northern Valley Crossing Subdivision. The subject property is out-side of any mapped flood plains. The site plan is in general conformance with the design guide-lines. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The 2005 Comprehensive Plan indicates this area as “Mixed Use Regional” (commercial). URBAN RENEWAL / URBAN REVITALIZATION / TIF: The Teton Urban Renewal plan calls for the property to develop with commercial uses.

SUBAREA / CORRIDOR PLAN: The proposal is consistent with the Northern Valley Crossing Subarea Plan. FLOOD PLAIN: None CITIZEN RESPONSE: Six notices were sent within the required timeframe. No responses were received.

ATTACHMENT A ORDINANCE

ORDINANCE NO. 2013-________

ORDINANCE ADOPTING A SITE PLAN FOR 3120 FLOYD BOULEVARD. (AREA ZONED BG-C (GENERAL BUSINESS ZONE –PLANNED COMMERCIAL OVERLAY))

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIOUX CITY, IOWA: Section 1: That the City Council has conducted a public hearing on this proposed site plan. Section 2: That Ordinance No. S-30424, as amended, also known and identified as the Sioux City Zoning Ordinance, is hereby amended by adding thereto the following to be known as Section 25.24.030.1232 of said Ordinance No. S-30424 as amended: 25.24.030.1232: The Site Plan dated July 2, 2013 for property presently zoned BG-C (General Business Zone –Planned Commercial Overlay) and legally described as follows:


Commencing at the northwest corner of said Section 14; thence South 00°07'17" East along the west line of the NW 1/4 of said Section 14 for a distance of 539.72 feet to the easterly right-of-way line of Floyd Boulevard and to the Point of Beginning; thence northeasterly along said right-of-way line and along a non-tangent curve to the right with a radius of 2914.90 feet, through a central angle of 4°40'36", for a distance along the arc of 237.91 feet, the chord of which bears North 29°47'54" East a distance of 237.85 feet; thence South 62°58'24" East for a distance of 241.04 feet; thence South 26°31'28" West for a distance of 275.01 feet; thence North 62°58'26" West for a distance of 254.99 feet to the easterly right-of-way line of Floyd Boulevard; thence northeasterly along said right-of-way line and along a non-tangent curve to the right with a radius of 2914.90 feet, through a central angle of 0°44'09", for a distance along the arc of 37.43 feet, the chord of which bears North 27°05'32" East a distance of 37.43 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 1.58 acres, and extending to the center line of abutting right-of-way,

is hereby adopted and approved. Section 3: That a detailed site plan dated July 2, 2013 including, but not limited to, a site de-velopment map and text to be used for the development of the above described property is on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Sioux City, Iowa, and is hereby approved and adopted and is by this reference made a part hereof. Section 4: That the boundaries of zones as shown on the official zoning map on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Sioux City, Iowa, is hereby modified and corrected in ac-cordance herewith, and said map and all information shown thereon shall be as much a part of this Ordinance as though all the matters and information set forth in said map were fully set forth herein.

Section 5: That all Ordinances, or parts of Ordinances, in conflict herewith are to the extent of such conflict hereby repealed. Section 6: That this Ordinance shall be and become effective upon its passage, approval and publication as by law provided. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON, AND APPROVED ON: ___________________________ Robert E. Scott, Mayor ATTEST: ________________________________________ Lisa L. McCardle, City Clerk Office of the City Clerk, City of Sioux City, Iowa: State of Iowa, Woodbury County, ss:

The undersigned does hereby certify the foregoing is a correct copy of Ordinance No. 2013-______ adopted by the City Council of Sioux City on _______________, 2013. Signed this ______ day of _________________, 2013.

__________________________________ Lisa L. McCardle, City Clerk I hereby certify that a summary of the foregoing was published in the Sioux City Journal on _______________________________ ______________________________________ Lisa L. McCardle, City Clerk U:\City Legal\Secure\P & Z Ordinances\PZ 2013-0048.Doc

ORDINANCE ADOPTING A SITE PLAN FOR 3120 FLOYD BOULEVARD. (AREA ZONED BG-C (GENERAL BUSINESS ZONE –PLANNED COMMERCIAL OVERLAY))

This is a summary of Ordinance Number 2013-________ passed by the Sioux City City Council on _________________, 2013 and is effective today. A complete copy of the ordi-nance is available at the office of the City Clerk in City Hall, 405 6th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This ordinance adopts a Site Plan dated July 2, 2013 for property within the City of Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, presently zoned BG-C (General Business Zone –Planned Commercial Overlay) and legally described as fol-lows:


Commencing at the northwest corner of said Section 14; thence South 00°07'17" East along the west line of the NW 1/4 of said Section 14 for a distance of 539.72 feet to the easterly right-of-way line of Floyd Boulevard and to the Point of Beginning; thence northeasterly along said right-of-way line and along a non-tangent curve to the right with a radius of 2914.90 feet, through a central angle of 4°40'36", for a distance along the arc of 237.91 feet, the chord of which bears North 29°47'54" East a distance of 237.85 feet; thence South 62°58'24" East for a distance of 241.04 feet; thence South 26°31'28" West for a distance of 275.01 feet; thence North 62°58'26" West for a distance of 254.99 feet to the easterly right-of-way line of Floyd Boulevard; thence northeasterly along said right-of-way line and along a non-tangent curve to the right with a radius of 2914.90 feet, through a central angle of 0°44'09", for a distance along the arc of 37.43 feet, the chord of which bears North 27°05'32" East a distance of 37.43 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 1.58 acres, and extending to the center line of abutting right-of-way.

/s/ Lisa L. McCardle, City Clerk Publish in the Sioux City Journal ___________________, 2013.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT

TO SIOUX CITY ZONING ORDINANCE Notice is hereby given that at 4:00 P.M., Local Time, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be considered, on July 22, 2013, in the Council Chambers, Room 504, City Hall, 405 6th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, there will be conducted a public hearing by the City Council on the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Sioux City, Iowa, proposing the following change: 25.24.030.1232: Adoption of a site plan for the following described real property zoned as BG-C (General Business Zone –Planned Commercial Overlay):


Commencing at the northwest corner of said Section 14; thence South 00°07'17" East along the west line of the NW 1/4 of said Section 14 for a distance of 539.72 feet to the easterly right-of-way line of Floyd Boulevard and to the Point of Beginning; thence northeasterly along said right-of-way line and along a non-tangent curve to the right with a radius of 2914.90 feet, through a central angle of 4°40'36", for a distance along the arc of 237.91 feet, the chord of which bears North 29°47'54" East a distance of 237.85 feet; thence South 62°58'24" East for a distance of 241.04 feet; thence South 26°31'28" West for a distance of 275.01 feet; thence North 62°58'26" West for a distance of 254.99 feet to the easterly right-of-way line of Floyd Boulevard; thence northeasterly along said right-of-way line and along a non-tangent curve to the right with a radius of 2914.90 feet, through a central angle of 0°44'09", for a distance along the arc of 37.43 feet, the chord of which bears North 27°05'32" East a distance of 37.43 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 1.58 acres, and extending to the center line of abutting right-of-way.

(3120 Floyd Boulevard) (2013-0048)

At said hearing parties in interest and citizens will have an opportunity to be heard in relation to said proposed amendment and change. CITY OF SIOUX CITY, IOWA /s/ Lisa L. McCardle, City Clerk Publish in the Sioux City Journal July 15, 2013.

ATTACHMENT B: GENERAL AREA MAP

ATTACHMENT C:

SITE PLAN

ATTACHMENT D: ELEVATIONS

ATTACHMENT E: APPLICATION


CITY OF SIOUX CITY



FROM: Jade Dundas, Public Works Director

SUBJECT: Presentation - Country Club Boulevard Reconstruction

Reviewed By: x Department Director Finance

Department x City Attorney x City

Manager

RECOMMENDATION: Staff respectfully requests City Council hold a Study Session regarding the Country Club Boule-vard Reconstruction Project taking place over the next four years. DISCUSSION: Residents have requested that City Council be informed of the design process and suggestions associated with the reconstruction of Country Club Boulevard. Staff has met with residents on several occasions to discuss design details and to inform residents of the project. Recently a home owners group has been developed which is supporting other design ideas and would like to discuss these ideas with City Council. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Unknown at this time. RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN: Expand development opportunities an grow Sioux City. Increase infrastructure and paving investment. ALTERNATIVES: Deny the request to discuss this item. ATTACHMENTS:

Country Club Committee design suggestions.

Country Club Boulevard Homeowners Association

Recommendations to City and School District

for the Hoover to 38th Street Development

July 29, 2013

The following is a summary of recommendations from the Country Club Boulevard Homeowners

Association to the City and the School District that pertains to the corridor from Hamilton Blvd.

west on 36th Street/Country Club Blvd. to the Hoover site and continuing on north to 38th and

Country Club Boulevard.

1. Alignment of the street into the Hoover property.

a. The street from 36th and Hamilton extended west into the Hoover property should be

re-designated 36th Street and be designed to run directly into Hoover. This will

encourage the school traffic to keep flowing and avoid having to "turn" off the road.

Country Club Blvd would be a right turn off the street.

b. A second exit onto Hamilton Blvd should be designed and implemented for the school

site to allow a flow of traffic out of the school property and not a bottleneck at 36th and

Hamilton. A right turn only onto Hamilton southbound would be anticipated.

c. CCB going north from the Hoover property should reflect a residential area,

discouraging non-neighborhood traffic. A single island transition with pedestrian

crosswalk and stop sign going south should be used. See attached concept drawing.

2. Sidewalks/crosswalks.

a. Sidewalks on both side of the street, 5 feet in width to allow easy flow of local students.

A small amount of "meandering" may be necessary to preserve trees.

b. Crosswalks should be clearly marked with unique street color or material.

3. Parking of Cars.

a. No parking or standing of vehicles to be allowed on the street.

b. Signage will be needed to reflect the above.

4. Street Width/parking.

a. Studies clearly show that width of street greatly influences speed of traffic. For the

section from Hoover to 38th the street should be 24 feet wide. This is adequate due to

no parking being permitted.

b. The parking or green strip between the street and sidewalk should be 3 feet wide, with

some meandering as needed to preserve trees.

5. Utilities.

a. All utilities should be placed underground. With the exception of the cost to put

electrical lines underground from the homeowners property to the street (if not already

buried), all costs should be borne by the city. We would request boring to place utilities,

not trenching.

b. Homeowners would be responsible for realignment of their sprinkler systems, if any.

6. Street Lights.

a. A meeting needs to take place with the city and the homeowners to get options on

lighting fixtures. Issues include:

i. Type of lights available without cost to homeowners and any upgrades available

ii. Down lighting to reduce light pollution

iii. Use of LEDs

b. Discussion regarding installing hooks for hanging baskets or banners.

7. 38th and Country Club Intersection.

a. We request a roundabout to keep traffic moving but slowed. There could be plantings

to make it more visually appealing.

b. 38th street will become a higher used street by local traffic and the city should

investigate improvements, bridge repair, increased visibility at Hamilton, etc.

8. Transition during Construction.

a. Identification of mailbox location.

b. Safe walking paths.

c. Arrangements for any homeowner with disabilities.

d. Clear identification of parking location exclusive for residents.

S;ie Pl4N


CITY OF SIOUX CITY



FROM: Jade Dundas, Public Works Director Derek Carmona, Environmental Services Analyst

SUBJECT: Presentation - on Glass Recycling Alternatives.



Manager

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff respectfully requests Council hold a Study Session presentation regarding Ripple Glass and their glass recycling facilities and program.

DISCUSSION:

After hearing Council is preparing to eliminate glass from single-stream recycling in Sioux City, Ripple Glass contacted City staff and Environmental Advisory Board members to voice their interest in working with the City to collect glass. Donna Utter, Director of Business De-velopment, would like to give a brief presentation regarding services that they provide for dis-posal of glass.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

There is no financial impact associated with this presentation. RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN:

Municipal Responsibility – Quality of Life; Health and Safety Strategic Focus Area – Grow Sioux City Pride

ALTERNATIVES:

N/A ATTACHMENTS:

None


CITY OF SIOUX CITY REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION


FROM: Jeff Hanson, Community Development

SUBJECT: Presentation - 2012-2015 Strategic Plan Progress Guide Update for the Quarter ending June 30, 2013.



Manager

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff respectfully requests Council hold a Study Session presentation regarding the 2012-2015 Strategic Plan quarterly update of the Progress Guide for the quarter ending 6/30/13.

DISCUSSION:

The City of Sioux City 2012 – 2015 Strategic Plan has been developed to shape the goals and priorities of our community. The Strategic Plan is guided by the core mission statement and values of our organization and the guiding municipal responsibilities. The Strategic Plan rep-resents an aggressive vision of the City’s focus over three years. To report on our progress, a supplementary document has been developed. The Strategic Plan Progress Guide will be used to measure the progress of the four Strategic Focus Areas and the Strategic Goals with-in them. Strategic Focus Areas:

• Expand Development Opportunities and Grow Sioux City • Explore Destination Sioux City • Enhance Public/Private Partnerships • Grow Sioux City Pride

This format will provide citizens, City Council and staff an opportunity to listen to and discuss the progress of the Strategic Focus Areas.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

None RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN:

City of Sioux City Strategic Plan Update ALTERNATIVES:

None ATTACHMENTS:

Strategic Plan Progress Guide Quarter Ending June 30, 2013.

CITY OF SIOUX CITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2012-2015

Progress Guide

Quarterly Ending 6/30/2013

SIOUX CITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2012-2015

“Over the next three years, we will position Sioux City to be the community of choice,

where people and businesses thrive.” Strategic Focus Areas: • Expand Development Opportunities and Grow Sioux City page 2

• Explore Destination Sioux City page 24

• Enhance Public/Private Partnerships page 37

• Grow Sioux City Pride page 47 City Council page 60 Mission Statement and Values page 61 Municipal Responsibilities page 62

Strategic Focus Area Leader

Jeff Hanson, Community Development Operations Manager STRATEGIC GOALS

1. Achieve Phase 1 build out of current Southbridge Industrial Park. (Sanitary sewer, rail, land acquisition) – 3 years

Lead Dept.: Economic Development Supporting Depts.: City Manager, Community Development, Public Works

Action A: Expand Industrial Park beyond current boundaries.

Leader: Marty Dougherty 2012 Quarter 4: Southbridge Team continued to work on development of the business park, including an application for additional rail grant with Federal Economic Devel-opment Administration (EDA), completion of master plan for long-term sewer service and future lift station, planning of next steps for street development, and work on land-use plan. Hosted several site visits from interested businesses. Successfully completed Sabre Industries expansion project. 2013 Quarter 1: Presented a request for support and funding for the Southbridge Rail project during the April 2013 Annual Washington D.C. Legislative Trip and continued to work with the EDA on rail grant. Appraisals for the acquisition for the rail right-of-way have been ordered. Quarter 2: Completing FAA release and land transaction for Sabre project. South-bridge team continued additional planning.

Action B: Work with Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) to achieve Shovel-ready Site Certification.

Leader: Chris Myres 2012 Quarter 4: During Quarter 4 2012, Economic Development staff worked with Public Works and Community Development staff to submit an extensive package of data to McCallum Sweeney, a consultant hired by the Iowa Economic Development Authori-ty (IEDA). The package contained information regarding two sites in the Southbridge area. City staff continues to work with land owners, the IEDA and other partners to acquire the necessary information to obtain certification. 2013 Quarter 1: IEDA and McCallum Sweeney have announced a new round in the site certification process. Staff has prepared and submitted all materials necessary ex-cept commitments from private land owners. We will continue to work with land owners to complete this process and fulfill the requirements of the site certification program. Quarter 2: Working collaboratively with State and Siouxland Initiative on site certifi-cation for several sites. Planned a study to address potential flood plain and wet-lands issues.

Action C: Complete construction of rail-yard to provide unit train service.

Leader: Chris Myres 2012 Quarter 4: In 2012 the Economic Development staff secured a $2 million grant from the Federal Rail Administration and applied for an additional $1.3 million from the Economic Development Administration. The Economic Development Department continues to work with the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) and other partners to show Southbridge to a variety of prospects interested in rail-served sites. 2013 Quarter 1: The City has entered into a consulting agreement to complete the con-struction plans for the rail yard and spur. The City has secured an additional $550,000 from the Economic Development Administration. We have also ordered appraisals as a step toward acquiring necessary right-of-way. Plans are expected to be completed in late 2013 with construction to be completed during mid-2014. Quarter 2: Working with EDA on grant details; appraisals completed and moving forward with acquisition of needed ROW for rail spur connection to the rail yard.

2. Focus employer attraction efforts around growing industries, including tourist re-

lated activities, agri-business, food-processing, and biomedical/biotech. – 2 years

Lead Dept.: Economic Development

Action A: Increase awareness of Sioux City as a location to do business through targeted marketing, trade-shows, and various public relations strate-gies, including increased digital-marketing and presence.

Leader: Anne Westra / Marty Dougherty

2012 Quarter 4: Attended MidAmerica Economic Development Council Competitiveness Conference & Site Selector Forum in Chicago. Met with site selectors to share infor-mation about Sioux City’s business parks and received first place award for the City Progress newsletter. 2013 Quarter 1: Sioux City MSA ranked #1 for economic development by Site Selection magazine. Shared with 500 site selectors nationally via email, through Sioux City LinkedIn group of 400 members, and with local, regional, and national media outlets. Quarter 2: The City was presented the 2013 Professional Developers of Iowa (PDI) Business Retention & Expansion Award for the Sabre project by Gov. Branstad at IEDA’s SMART Conference. Success stories were shared through state and regional economic development association newsletters. Provided information to several site selectors and national brokers.

3. Grow a vibrant and balanced economy. – 2 years


Action A: Work with state and local partners and internally to improve the effec-tiveness of business retention and attraction efforts and business de-velopment programs.

Leader: Marty Dougherty 2012 Quarter 4: Hosted several site visits and worked on several active potential expan-sion projects with our partners including the state IEDA, The Siouxland Initiative (TSI), Mid-American, and Western Iowa Tech Community College (WITCC). Worked with TSI and Mid-American Energy on business retention visits to area companies. Creation of a larger industrial site in Bridgeport West with City purchasing 109 acres from the Siouxland Initiative/Chamber Foundation and TSI purchasing the adjacent 150-acre site. 2013 Quarter 1: Sabre project received state-wide recognition with an award presented by the Governor at the Iowa SMART Conference for top large city business retention project. Continue to work with partners on ongoing retention visits and site tours for prospects and existing businesses. Provided tour to local bankers. Quarter 2: City was presented with 2013 PDI Business Retention & Expansion Award for Sabre project by Gov. Branstad at IEDA’s SMART Conference. Staff is ac-tively working to improve BRE process including new software program to track business contacts and projects. Several meetings were held with IEDA. Staff met with MRHD regarding future cooperative efforts.

4. Further develop the resources to support economic growth. – 2 years

Lead Dept.: Economic Development Supporting Depts.: City Manager, Community Development, Public Works

Action A: Coordinate critical planning and infrastructure investments and work

with partners to develop new business sites, spec buildings, and rede-velop existing business park areas including the Yards, Bridgeport, Ex-pedition Business Park, and the Hoeven Valley and key commercial cor-ridors.

Leader: Jade Dundas 2012 Quarter 4: The major water infrastructure and roads to support Southbridge have been completed. New well, plant water lines both raw and finished, along with paving of 225th Street and the relocation of Harbor Drive. Also, sewer service for Sabre has been installed. These projects have opened up the area for development and pro-vide site specific development opportunities for new industrial customers. 2013 Quarter 1: City staff continues the planning efforts associated with the development of Southbridge. The planning includes discussions about service expansions which may be required due to the CF expansion. Design work proceeds for the construction of the 225th/Port Neal intersection, the development of Andrew Avenue, and the con-struction of the rail yard connection. Evaluation and preparation of potential TIGER grant application for the Hoeven Corridor is underway. Quarter 2: Southbridge projects continue to proceed as mentioned in previous up-dates. Designs for several projects are underway and there are plans to complete the construction of these projects during the 2014 construction season. In the last quarter the City has applied for the federal TIGER grant for 18th Street in Hoeven Valley Corridor which will allow for less traffic interruption by trains. Work on the new street and utilities for the former John Morrell site is nearly complete. Street and utili-ties for the new Northern Valley Crossing commercial development is underway and will be ready for the first two businesses to open. Met with MidAmerican Energy re-garding major new electric and gas line projects.

Action B: Work with legislators and partners to improve state competiveness,

continue the Targeted Jobs program, and achieve successful grant ap-plications.

Leader: Marty Dougherty / Chris Myres

2012 Quarter 4: During Quarter 4 2012, the City Economic Development staff hosted and attended several meetings with a variety of key players in the process to renew the Targeted Jobs Program including various State agencies, other pilot cities, and busi-nesses participating in the program. The City also hired a consultant to provide guidance throughout the legislative process. Staff participated in the Dept. of Reve-nue Advisory Committee that conducted a study of the Targeted Jobs Program. The City also continues to work closely with federal agencies on pending grant applica-tions and with a variety of state and federal agencies to pursue additional future grant opportunities. 2013 Quarter 1: Economic Development staff has worked closely with area legislators, legislative leadership, the governor’s office, Chamber of Commerce and other stake-

holders in developing a strategy for passage of an extension to the Targeted Jobs Withholding Tax Credit Program. Economic Development staff has traveled to the legislature several times throughout the 2013 session to ensure our voice is heard on a variety of topics including the Targeted Jobs program, TIF, property tax reform, a potential new sales tax reinvestment zone program, and others. As of this writing the Targeted Jobs extension bill had passed the Senate and House and is headed to the Governor for signature. Quarter 2: Successfully worked with legislative leaders to achieve renewal of the Targeted Jobs program for five additional years. Supported passage of new Sales Tax Zone program. Working with Congressional representatives on TIGER grant ap-plication process. Presentation to IDOT Commission in Council Bluffs.

5. Provide incentives to encourage 100 new north side area residential housing units

in the mid-level price ranges over the next 10 years. – 2 years

Lead Dept.: Community Development Supporting Depts.: Economic Development, Public Works

Action A: Identify potential residential growth areas. Create a marketing folder

which includes the various local, state and federal funding sources that may be available to developers and/or property owners.

Leader: Michelle Brady 2012 Quarter 4: Staff has started collecting information regarding the various funding sources available to developers and property owners. 2013 Quarter 1: Actual and potential funding sources are being reviewed before a handout is created. Quarter 2: A draft of potential funding sources has been developed and is being re-viewed.

6. Partner with the Missouri River Historical Development Inc. (MRHD) and develop-ers to relocate a casino to downtown Sioux City. – 2 years

Lead Dept.: City Manager Supporting Depts.: Economic Development, Community Development,

Legal, Public Works Action A: Identify and prioritize potential downtown sites. Create a project team

to coordinate development related issues. Leader: Marty Dougherty / Jeff Hanson 2012 Quarter 4: Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council approved the Casino Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to allow Casinos to locate in Downtown Sioux City. Meetings held with all three prospective casino operators and letters of under-standing have been prepared.

2013 Quarter 1: The notice of the proposed Development Agreement, with the selected casino operator, was published in April. The Final Development Agreement will be presented for Council Action on June 3, 2013. The proposed site plan, right-of-way vacations, and preliminary plat applications have been submitted and will be pre-sented at the May 14, 2013 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting. Following Commission approval, those 3 items will be presented to the City Council on June 10, 2013 for Council action. Quarter 2: The casino Development Agreement was approved by City Council on June 3, 2013. The site plan, right-of-way vacations, and preliminary plat applications were reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission at their May 14, 2013 meet-ing. The City Council on June 3, 2013 approved the right of way vacations and site plan. On June 10 the preliminary plat was approved. The final plat will be on the Au-gust 5 City Council Agenda. Weekly construction meetings with representatives from local utility companies, construction contractors, casino staff, and City staff began on July 24 and will continue through the completion of the project.

7. Conduct an aggressive neighborhood rehabilitation program within three existing

Sioux City neighborhoods and begin the planning of three new neighborhood are-as. – 3 years

Lead Dept.: Community Development Supporting Depts.: Public Works

Action A: Identify public infrastructure projects in the Rose Hill and Jones Street

Urban Renewal Areas. Leader: Jill Wanderscheid 2012 Quarter 4: Work was completed on the retaining wall and sidewalk projects in Rose Hill. The Rose Hill Neighborhood Group updated their priorities for future years and a Study Session will be presented to City Council in February 2013. The recent in-frastructure projects within the Jones Street Urban Renewal Area are now complete and staff will be meeting with residents of the area to prioritize future projects within the next quarter. 2013 Quarter 1: Staff has been working on the development of public infrastructure pro-jects in both areas. These projects included alley resurfacing and alley facing retain-ing wall removal in Rose Hill and ADA sidewalk corner construction in Jones Street. Quarter 2: Plans have been completed for the Jones Street Urban Renewal Area ADA Sidewalk Project and have been approved by City Council. The project will be bid out in August. The Rose Hill public improvements have been designed and ap-proved by Council.

Action B: Market the housing rehabilitation programs within the urban renewal

areas. Leader: Jill Wanderscheid

2012 Quarter 4: Staff has been discussing various ways to market the housing rehabilita-tion programs, specifically the rental rehabilitation program. Staff recently met with the “Celebrate Rose Hill” committee and rehabilitation of rental units was discussed as a specific need. The rehab programs will also be marketed at the upcoming Home Show in February. 2013 Quarter 1: The programs were marketed at the Home Show in February 2013 and the Garden Show in March 2013. In addition, the programs are discussed at each neighborhood meeting. Quarter 2: The programs have been marketed at several community events and were recently discussed at the quarterly City Manager / Neighborhood Network meeting. A new flyer has been developed and will be sent out to all active urban re-newal areas in the next quarter.

Action C: Create a City team from various departments to develop action steps and time lines to focus on an intensive cleanup campaign within a des-ignated neighborhood(s).

Leader: Derek Carmona 2012 Quarter 4: A planning meeting is scheduled for the next monthly Neighborhood Network meeting. Cleanups will be scheduled in the Rosehill, Jones Street, Green-ville, Riverside and Westside areas. A City team will be created once the schedule has been established. 2013 Quarter 1: There are no updates this quarter. Quarter 2: There is interest from the Neighborhood Network in having larger, re-gional cleanups, but no further plans have yet been made.

8. Add 50 new affordable housing units to existing inventory. – 3 years

Lead Dept.: Community Development Action A: Partner with the Sioux City School District to identify re-use of former

school sites. Leader: Jeff Hanson 2012 Quarter 4: Former school sites including Lowell, East Middle, and Grant have been identified for residential redevelopment. The former Lowell site is nearing comple-tion, the former East Middle site is underway, and the former Grant site is nearing 50% complete. Six homes at the Washington School site have been identified for re-location due to the reconstruction of Washington School. 2013

Quarter 1: Reached an agreement on the acquisition of the former Hobson School and the closing will occur in 2013 Quarter 2. Quarter 2: The acquisition of the former Hobson School closed on July 22 and was recorded July 23.

Action B: Expand the MyPad program.

Leader: Amy Tooley / Jill Wanderscheid 2012 Quarter 4: HOME funding is under a Continuing Resolution until March 2013. Budgets will be reviewed and allocated by Neighborhood Services. Housing has al-most expended all of the MyPad funds with just three certificates left. Seventeen families have purchased homes to date in 2012. Three families have pending offers. Funding for three families remain. 2013 Quarter 1: An additional $100,000 in HOME funds has been committed to the MyPad program. Quarter 2: An additional $100,000 in HOME funds has been committed to the MyPad program. The additional allocation has allowed staff to serve those on the MyPad waiting list.

9. Increase infrastructure and paving investment. – 1 year

Lead Dept.: Public Works Action A: Explore additional local, state, and federal funding sources.

Leader: Jade Dundas 2012 Quarter 4: Projects are being initiated for the 2013 construction year and design ac-tives are being initiated for the 2014 construction season. CIP presentations have been made for the paving and infrastructure plans. Staff will incorporate feedback in-to the project schedule. 2013 Quarter 1: The City continues to use the State Revolving Loan Program and the DOT funding mechanisms to support local projects. Staff is encouraged to seek and apply for grants which will help to offset the cost of projects. Several projects are un-derway which utilize federal and state grant funds. Quarter 2: Staff continues to work with the state DOT to complete the infrastructure projects associated with the construction of I-29. These projects are expected to con-tinue for the next several years and will take a lot of investment on the part of the City. Additionally, the City continues to invest in the reconditioning and replacement of other infrastructure throughout town. Major reconstruction projects have been de-veloped this year regarding the replacement of bridge and roadway infrastructure.

10. Increase Airport related development. – 3 years

Lead Dept.: Airport Supporting Depts.: Economic Development

Action A: Expand general aviation activities.

Leader: Curt Miller 2012 Quarter 4: At their November meeting, the Sioux Gateway Airport Board of Trustees approved a layout plan to develop general aviation T hangars and box hangars on the north side of the airfield. These plans have been incorporated into the Airport Layout Plan and will be submitted to the FAA for comments and final approval by the Airport Board in February, 2013. Cost estimates for design, site preparation and construction have been completed and the initial T hangar construction project is in-cluded in the proposed CIP budget. 2013 Quarter 1: The Airport Layout Plan has been submitted for review by the FAA. When the plan is approved by the FAA it will be approved by the Airport Board and become part of the Airport Master Plan this summer. Quarter 2: FAA continues to review ALP, approval was not received by end of June. Staff is looking at the cost to reroof the existing T Hangar building to extend the life.

Action B: Develop a conceptual design and marketing strategy and explore fund-

ing sources to construct a 737 sized hangar to attract larger aircraft traf-fic.

Leader: Curt Miller 2012 Quarter 4: As part of the discussion with the Airport Board of Trustees, construction of a large box hangar was added into the Airport Layout Plan as part of the future development on the north side of the airport. We will continue to work with the Eco-nomic Development Department and a local aircraft maintenance company to ex-plore funding and design of the building when they are ready to proceed. 2013 Quarter 1: Airport staff and the Economic Development Department met with the current tenant about future business expansion plans including their need for addi-tional hangar space. No funding source has been identified at this time. Quarter 2: Additional meeting with current tenant on business development needs. Looking for funding sources and discussing what immediate needs are compared to long range.

Action C: Establish a flight school in partnership with Western Iowa Tech Com-

munity College. Leader: Curt Miller 2012 Quarter 4: Meetings were held with the administration of Western Iowa Tech Com-munity College (WITCC), the Airport Board of Trustees, Sioux City Community Schools, and the University of North Dakota (UND) to develop a new flight school as

a joint venture with UND. After several months of discussion, UND has decided not to proceed with the program at this time. The Airport Board will look at other poten-tial partnerships with other colleges or universities that provide air service programs similar to UND to see if we can find another opportunity to start a local 2 year pro-gram through WITCC. 2013 Quarter 1: No action this quarter. Quarter 2: Held discussions with FBO at airport and other potential partners about possibly starting flight school. Will continue to meet with them to see what we can provide for facilities and coordination with other agencies.

11. Provide incentives to encourage additional air service. – 2 years

Lead Dept.: Airport

Supporting Depts.: City Manager, Economic Development Action A: Meet with Siouxland area partners to identify incentives.

Leader: Curt Miller 2012 Quarter 4: Meetings were held with representatives of the City Council, Siouxland Chamber of Commerce, and the Sioux Gateway Airport Board of Trustees, to identify possible sources of regional support, and discussions have been held with several air carriers about the possibility of expanding air service in and out of the Sioux Gateway Airport. The Airport Board, along with the Siouxland Chamber and airport staff, will continue to meet with the airlines and provide passenger demand analysis data to support adding new service to new destinations. 2013 Quarter 1: Airport Board President and Chamber of Commerce attended Network Air service meeting and met with multiple airlines. Proposals have been submitted with passenger projections for their consideration. Discussions continue with Ameri-can Airlines about the need for additional service to Chicago or adding an alternative hub in addition to the existing Chicago service. Quarter 2: Chamber of Commerce attended Jumpstart Air service conference and met with multiple airlines. Discussions are ongoing with American Airlines for addi-tional service.

12. Develop a City-Wide Preservation Plan that identifies Sioux City’s historic re-sources. – 2 years

Lead Dept.: Community Development Action A: Develop a working committee consisting of City staff, Historic Preser-

vation Commission and SiouxLandmark representatives, and a City Council representative to formulate the process and desired outputs.

Leader: Jill Wanderscheid 2012

Quarter 4: Staff presented the upcoming Preservation Plan during the recent De-partmental CIP hearing as a part of the Comprehensive Plan update project in FY 2015. A working group will be developed and discussed at the February 2013 His-toric Preservation Commission meeting. 2013 Quarter 1: The plan was discussed formally during the March and April 2013 Sioux City Historic Preservation meetings. A subcommittee will be formed. Quarter 2: The preservation plan has been added as a regular agenda item at each Historic Preservation Commission meeting. A subcommittee made up of Historic Preservation Commission members has been formed.

Action B: Determine the required contents of the Preservation Plan including

such elements as design standards, design review, and certificates of appropriateness.

Leader: Jill Wanderscheid 2012 Quarter 4: After the working group is established this spring, a series of meetings will be held over the course of the next year to prioritize projects and develop a scope. 2013 Quarter 1: The plan was discussed formally during the March and April 2013 Sioux City Historic Preservation meetings. A subcommittee will be formed. Quarter 2: The Neighborhood Services Division hired a summer intern that has completed research and developed a draft scope.

13. Develop a historic preservation plan for the community with an emphasis on the downtown area. – 2 years

Lead Dept.: Community Development Action A: Identify historically significant buildings that are underutilized and/or in

danger of being lost. Actively work with the Historic Preservation Committee and local real estate agents to promote endangered proper-ties.

Leader: Jill Wanderscheid 2012 Quarter 4: Staff continues to meet with the Historic Preservation Commission to monitor historic buildings downtown. In December 2012, the Commission and staff facilitated a masonry review by a local expert of two downtown buildings: The Or-pheum and the Krumman Block. 2013 Quarter 1: Staff continues to meet with the Historic Preservation Commission and Downtown Partners to monitor historic buildings in the downtown area.

Quarter 2: Staff continues to provide support to the Historic Preservation Commis-sion as well as Downtown Partners.

Action B: Create a local incentive/funding package targeted specifically to devel-opment of historic properties.

Leader: Jeff Hanson / Jill Wanderscheid 2012 Quarter 4: Façade programs are underway in the Historic Pearl District and the Pierce Corridor. Planning is underway for a façade program in the West 7th Corridor from Hamilton Boulevard to Wesley Parkway. Staff has reviewed other successful programs from Iowa City and Dubuque and is gathering information. 2013 Quarter 1: Staff is continuing their development of a façade program in the West 7th Corridor. Quarter 2: Staff is continuing their development of a façade program in the West 7th Corridor. A subcommittee made up of West 7th Street property owners has been formed.

14. Create a University Center in downtown. – 3 years

Lead Dept.: Community Development Supporting Depts.: Economic Development

Action A: Create a committee to meet with area and state universities to explore

the feasibility of this idea. Explore site locations and funding sources. Leader: Anne Westra / Jeff Hanson 2012 Quarter 4: Several meetings with ISU, ISU Extension, and representatives from University of South Dakota (USD), Morningside College, Briar Cliff University (BCU), and Tri-State Graduate Center to utilize the ISU Design West site downtown as a University Center. A curriculum planning meeting is scheduled for late January with all parties to identify gaps and form curriculum for the Center. Ideas that have been suggested initially are a Historic Preservation Certificate Program, Business Leader-ship, Engineering, Healthcare, IT Consultant Academy, Community Development / Planning, and Industrial Design. Entrepreneurial support, proctoring of exams, career advising, drafting, and an arts studio have also been suggested. The City painted three interior walls at ISU Design West prior to an event attended by the ISU Presi-dent in December and has committed to donating 24 laptops (arranged at the re-quest of the Mayor through John Malloy at WCICC). Jeff Hanson has met with Susan Fey to discuss actions to make the exterior safer, such as increased lighting and ad-dition of large planter to assist with pedestrian and vehicle traffic. 2013 Quarter 1: Group meetings continued working to identify value-added programming. ISU College of Design Associate Dean Tim Borich will work to set up a meeting with the ISU Dean of Design and ISU Planning faculty to get articulation agreements in place with area colleges around graduate planning degrees. Regional market re-search and programming focus groups were discussed as next steps.

Quarter 2: An ISU intern presented concepts to consider improving safety around ISU Design West. A meeting is scheduled for July with local college and university faculty to discuss specific programming curriculum.

15. Implement the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) downtown comprehensive plan. – 3 years

Lead Dept.: Economic Development Supporting Depts.: City Manager

Action A: Partner with the Siouxland Chamber, Siouxland Initiative, Downtown

Partners, and Sioux City Growth Organization on specific action items. Leader: Marty Dougherty / Anne Westra 2012 Quarter 4: Co-hosted Business for Breakfast event with Sioux City Growth Organi-zation (SCGO) featuring speaker Tom Chapman to discuss entrepreneurial efforts in Sioux City. Presented recommendations from the IEDC Downtown Study with Downtown Partners to ten local service groups (ie. TSI Board, Rotary, Sertoma, Ki-wanis). 2013 Quarter 1: Partnered with SCGO by assistance with sponsoring, promoting and en-gaging participants in the 2013 Innovation Market. Developed a “How to Start a Business in Downtown” booklet with Downtown Partners. Quarter 2: “How to Start a Business in Downtown” booklet was shared with local organizations (SEDC, SBDC, Chamber, City, etc.) and posted to websites.

16. Create or contract for a new Fiber Utility Coordinator to maximize City’s invest-ment and technology potential. – 1 year

Lead Dept.: Public Works Supporting Depts.: Human Resources, WCICC

Action A: Explore funding sources, job duties, and job description. Outreach

through local markets, appropriate trade journals, web sites, etc. Leader: Jade Dundas 2012 Quarter 4: Staff has met to formulate the goals of a comprehensive right-of-way management program. Other communications have included a meeting with all of the fiber providers in the area. Staff has also communicated with the City of Des Moines regarding their program. They have an established program that involves regular contractor meetings. They also require a bond to protect City infrastructure. 2013 Quarter 1: In support of the Utility Coordinator position within Public Works, IT has an FTE budgeted for budget-year 2014 which will be 50% Fiber Administration and Management and 50% Cyber Security Administration. Position attributes have been

identified by Glenn Sedivy and IT Management along with conversation with the Pub-lic Works Director. The next step is to bring the position request in front of the WCICC Commission in May. IT has re-engaged the top three GIS-enabled Fiber Management software providers and has narrowed the list down to two. The objec-tive is to bring a recommendation and proposal to Council this summer to coincide with the hiring of Fiber/Cyber Administrator position. The City continues to evaluate job descriptions and hiring processes. There are chal-lenges in the hiring market which are requiring that creativity be used in the pursuit of qualified staff. The engineering department is currently utilizing outside services for City Engineering and project management. This model is working effectively and will be considered as part of the long term staffing solution. The City is also working with local educational programs in an effort to develop qualified workers to fill positions within the City and also with other local employers. Quarter 2: WCICC is working with City Human Resources to create and finalize a Job Description for the Fiber-Cyber Systems Administrator position to present to Council in August. The WCICC Commission at its July 2013 meeting again reaf-firmed its unanimous support for the position as presented at the May Commission meeting and 2014 budget hearings

Action B: Explore mapping software options.

Leader: Jade Dundas 2012 Quarter 4: Appropriate software will be included with the development of the right-of-way management program. No software has been identified at this time. 2013 Quarter 1: The City is seeking to fill the position of GIS coordinator and to modify the job descriptions of other engineering staff which will allow for more concentration on the development of a record management program. The development of this pro-gram will include improvements to how records are managed through the identifica-tion of the appropriate software and coordination with WCICC. Quarter 2: There is a new focus on the utilization of GIS as a tool for the City. The recent hire of an expert on GIS will help the City to identify different ways to use the software and make staff more effective. Currently the program is being reviewed for possible mobile applications which will make data entry and recovery easier.

17. Develop new opportunities and incentives to achieve an additional 50 downtown market rate housing units. – 2 years

Lead Dept.: Community Development Supporting Depts.: Economic Development, City Manager

Action A: Identify existing buildings available for adaptive reuse (i.e. United Cen-

ter, 4th and Jackson). Leader: Marty Dougherty / Jeff Hanson 2012 Quarter 4: No update at this time.

2013 Quarter 1: Continued to market downtown properties including the Museum building to prospective businesses. Quarter 2: Continue to work with Downtown Partners, realtors and local business leaders to identify possible locations to provide essential amenities for downtown residents (i.e. grocery store, green space, park). Met with prospects for several properties downtown.

Action B: Promote mixed use of residential units by offering redevelopment in-centives for new construction and adaptive reuse and implementing de-sign standards.

Leader: Jeff Hanson 2012 Quarter 4: Proposals have been solicited for the Zoning Ordinance rewrite. The rewrite will begin Spring 2013 with an emphasis placed on codifying the approved design standards and developing a Zoning Ordinance promoting adaptive reuse and mixed land uses. 2013 Quarter 1: The Selection Committee has selected the preferred Consultant for the Zoning Ordinance rewrite project. City staff is currently in contract negotiations with the selected consultant. The contract will be presented to the City Council in June for approval. Quarter 2: City Council approved the contract with Kendig Keast to rewrite the zon-ing ordinance. Staff is working with Kendig Keast to establish a schedule and com-mittee for the rewrite. Blue Zones Strategy: An action item was added to the Community Policy Workplan under the Active Living Policy to update zoning and building codes to encourage mixed use development by December 2014.

18. Develop an entrepreneurship education initiative downtown. – 2 years


Action A: Partner with Sioux City Growth Organization (SCGO), local colleges, and Downtown Partners to provide assistance to entrepreneurs.

Leader: Marty Dougherty 2012 Quarter 4: Assembled a committee of economic developers, entrepreneurs, college and university reps, SCGO and others to begin developing a strategy for growing an entrepreneurial ecosystem in Sioux City. Helped organize the entrepreneurship-themed Business for Breakfast event featuring Tom Chapman and Andy Stoll. Wrote an article for the StartupSiouxCity.com website. Supported the Innovation Market event and Entrepalooza with City in-kind support, financial contribution for a new se-cond place prize at the Innovation Market, and direct financial support of the Swim-ming with the Sharks competition prize. Contributed to press releases from the City and SCGO.

2013 Quarter 1: Attended state-wide conference – EntreFest & Dream Big/Grow Here. In-itiated the Biz Brew networking entrepreneurial event in Sioux City; highlighted en-trepreneurial development and connected to local startups through new enhanced social media efforts; assisted Downtown Partners with new resource document on starting a business in downtown Sioux City. Quarter 2: StartUpSiouxCity.com website continues to have content added and shared via social media. A new SiouxCityNow.com website was created and content built with a tab focused on the entrepreneurial resources, events, etc. in Sioux City. Continue to partner with SCGO to expand the Innovation Market. Continue to work with local partners to establish networking resources and a mentor group.

Action B: Develop a “Fast Track” program to streamline the City process and

guide new prospects. Leader: Marty Dougherty 2012 Quarter 4: Assembling a service delivery group including the City, Downtown Part-ners, Siouxland Economic Development Council (SEDC), WITCC, and Small Busi-ness Development Center (SBDC) to communicate leads and discuss best practices. Assisting Downtown Partners in the development of a "Startup Assistance Package" for prospective downtown firms. 2013 Quarter 1: Met with the new SBDC local director. Quarter 2: Met internally regarding several projects regarding the permitting pro-cess. Additional staff person added to speed up plans review.

Action C: Partner with IEDA’s new Iowa Source Link Resource Navigator to con-

nect entrepreneurs and small businesses with resources needed. Leader: Anne Westra 2012 Quarter 4: The IASourceLink.com website was unveiled on November 5, 2012 by Governor Branstad and Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds. Sioux City has many services offered on the site including economic and site development consulting, site location assistance, state tax credits and assistance, conference/meeting space, loan pack-aging, loan providers, assistance in finding government funding, pollution prevention and hazardous waste generation avoidance. IASourceLink.com is a search engine that offers financial and technical resources, personalized referrals, a calendar of training and educational opportunities, blogs and resource pages regarding Iowa small businesses. Sioux City uploaded information on the November Business for Breakfast event. 2013 Quarter 1: IASourceLink.com surpassed the 10,000 unique visitor milestone in early April.

Quarter 2: Continue to post entrepreneurial events such as Business for Breakfast and Biz Brew on website. Provide list of new start-ups in Sioux City to IEDA for po-tential feature stories through the state of Iowa.

Action D: Work with Iowa Economic Gardening Network. Leader: Marty Dougherty / Anne Westra 2012 Quarter 4: Evaluating program areas for potential partnership with Iowa Economic Gardening Network especially focused on entrepreneurial development. 2013 Quarter 1: Met with Economic Gardening group at EntreFest; met with various in-volved organizations at resource conference when in Des Moines. Quarter 2: Met with Dan Wubbena, Advance Iowa, to brainstorm potential Sioux City companies who will benefit from the free strategic planning available to them by Advance Iowa.

19. Work with employers, the State of Iowa, colleges, area municipalities, Woodbury County, and other partner agencies to expand area job creation. – 2 years

Lead Dept.: Economic Development Supporting Depts.: Library

Action A: Expand the Public Library’s early literacy efforts as part of long term

workforce development. Leader: Betsy Thompson / Marty Dougherty 2012 Quarter 4: No update at this time. 2013 Quarter 1: Staff are now posting the preschool storytime sheets on the Library's Kid Zone Web page so that all families can see the week's suggested reading and activi-ties. Also given to participating families after the on-site program, the storytime sheet includes a "Literacy Tip for Grown-ups" to help parents develop their child's pre-reading skills. The Library's Children's Services Manager made plans to, and attend-ed the State-wide Kids First Conference April 29 & 30 in Urbandale where she picked up new techniques for reaching children from birth to age three and heard Di-pesh Navsaria, MD, talk on how Books Build Better Brains. Quarter 2: Library Board adopted an updated departmental plan in June continuing the focus on early childhood literacy. Library hosted 158 in-Library and outreach events for children and families during the quarter with attendance of 4,525.

20. Create a non-profit land bank to further redevelopment. – 3 years


Supporting Depts.: City Manager, Legal Action A: Work with partners to explore the potential for land assembly.

Leader: Marty Dougherty 2012 Quarter 4: Introduced idea as part of multiple presentations regarding downtown study. 2013 Quarter 1: No update at this time. Quarter 2: Discussions for several potential projects that may benefit from concept.

21. Continue efforts to leverage strengths and assets and to develop critical mass in

Downtown Sioux City – Historic 4th Street area, central core area, and Historic Pearl District. – 2 years

Lead Dept.: Economic Development Supporting Depts.: Community Development, Public Works

Action A: Focus on key downtown sites, attraction of large employer, and optimi-

zation of green space, streetscaping and walkability improvements. Leader: Marty Dougherty 2012 Quarter 4: No update at this time. 2013 Quarter 1: No update at this time. Quarter 2: Participated in Walkable Communities Tour and related activities. Blue Zones Strategy: Conducted a Walkable and Livable Community Audit on May 24th led by Dan Burden with two of the recommendations being a park/green space at the Site C location and a quality “gateway” entrance to Sioux City.

Action B: Encourage adaptive re-use of existing underutilized class B and C buildings into residential units and/or Class A office space.

Leader: Marty Dougherty 2012 Quarter 4: Staff continues to work with the Badgerow Building developer on phase two renovations. Staff also works with new owners of Terra Centre and is marketing the space in the Museum Building. 2013 Quarter 1: No update at this time. Quarter 2: Worked on several new leads for downtown.

Action C: Work with partners to develop a “Sioux City Market” featuring specialty

and local foods. Leader: Anne Westra 2012

Quarter 4: Working with Downtown Partners and the Chamber of Commerce to identify interested individuals to become involved with the project. An initial meeting is scheduled for early February with the group. 2013 Quarter 1: A meeting was held which included reps from the City, Farmers Market, Tourism Bureau, Economic Development staff, ISU extension, banks and realtors to discuss potential structure, partners, management and current market review. It was decided to wait for the casino announcement to determine what property will be uti-lized and the next steps. Quarter 2: Monthly meetings continue with space requirements identified and a list of a dozen potential sites in downtown narrowed.

22. Develop a retail strategy for downtown to meet the estimated 150,000 square feet

demand for retail space. – 3 years

Lead Dept.: Economic Development Action A: Identify priority retail sectors for attracting businesses.

Leader: Chris Myres 2012 Quarter 4: City staff coordinated a study of downtown Sioux City which was con-ducted by consultants including the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The study focused on a variety of opportunities for downtown, including the development of more retail traffic through the use of existing space. The study was released in Quarter 1 2012 and implementation began in Quarter 4 with numerous presentations to stakeholder groups from throughout Sioux City. Implementation of the study will continue in 2013. 2013 Quarter 1: City staff continues to work with the entrepreneurial community as well as other stakeholders including realtors, Downtown Partners and others to imple-ment retail development strategies in Downtown Sioux City. Quarter 2: Continue to talk with local realtors and look for opportunities.

Action B: Target retail and restaurant entrepreneurs and existing independent or regional chain businesses within a 100-mile radius of downtown.

Leader: Chris Myres 2012 Quarter 4: Economic Development staff continues to work closely with a variety of realtors and developers from throughout the Midwest, as well as Downtown Partners, to promote available space in downtown Sioux City. 2013 Quarter 1: No updates at this time. Quarter 2: Working with Downtown Partners to identify available spaces.

23. Redevelop West 7th Street including streetscaping and marketing the area as an International District. – 3 years

Lead Dept.: Community Development Supporting Depts.: Public Works, Economic Development

Action A: Engage and organize the West 7th Street business and property owners.

Leader: Jill Wanderscheid 2012 Quarter 4: A list of all business and property owners is currently being developed and the first meeting will be held within the next month. 2013 Quarter 1: A public meeting was held in March 2013. Approximately half of the property and business owners attended. A website has also been created: https://www.sioux-city.org/planning/1927-west-7th-street-corridor-improvement-project The project has been highlighted in the media and several one-on-one meetings with property owners have occurred. Quarter 2: Several individual meetings have been held with West 7th Street busi-ness and property owners. A tour was provided by J & L Staffing.

Action B: Complete full reconstruction of West 7th Street.

Leader: Jill Wanderscheid 2012 Quarter 4: A scope and RFP are currently being developed for the reconstruction of West 7th Street. It will be put out to bid in two months. 2013 Quarter 1: Staff is continuing to received feedback on the proposed project. Sub-committees for the project have been formed. Quarter 2: An RFQ for the reconstruction design services was released and re-sponses are due back on July 31, 2013. An RFQ review committee has been estab-lished.

Action C: Develop a unique look for the area that designates it as its own “place”. Leader: Jill Wanderscheid 2012 Quarter 4: A site inventory is currently underway to determine a vision and direction for the area. Input will be provided at the business and property owner’s meeting. 2013 Quarter 1: A site inventory is currently underway to determine a vision and direction for the area. Additional input was received from the March 2013 public meeting. Quarter 2: An RFQ for the reconstruction design services was released and re-sponses are due back on July 31, 2013. An RFQ review committee has been estab-lished.

https://www.sioux-city.org/planning/1927-west-7th-street-corridor-improvement-project

https://www.sioux-city.org/planning/1927-west-7th-street-corridor-improvement-project

Action D: Develop and implement a façade improvement program that acknowl-

edges the needs and strengths of the area. Leader: Jill Wanderscheid 2012 Quarter 4: Currently, an inventory is underway to determine the needs and issues in the area. Once the inventory is complete, property and business owners will provide additional input with regard to specific building needs / wants. 2013 Quarter 1: A subcommittee has been created. The subcommittee members are currently reviewing the Historic Pearl District façade improvement program for refer-ence. Quarter 2: A subcommittee has been created. The subcommittee members are currently reviewing the Historic Pearl District façade improvement program for refer-ence and a meeting is planned in August.


Tom Everett, Fire Chief STRATEGIC GOALS

1. Develop a “Betting on Downtown” Plan. – 3 years

Lead Dept.: Events Facilities Supporting Depts.: Economic Development, Parks and Recreation, Public Works, Fi-

nance and Administrative Services Action A: Explore additional uses for Long Lines and the Convention Center.

Leader: Angel Wallace 2012 Quarter 4: No update at this time. 2013 Quarter 1: No update at this time. Quarter 2: Management of both facilities are working on collaborative events for Long Lines Family Recreation Center and Tyson Event Center. Long Lines Family Rec Center and Tyson Events Center and Convention Center utilize facility re-sources to provide services and amenities to our renters.

Action B: Examine the possibility of expanding the Tyson Center.

Leader: Erika Newton 2012

Quarter 4: Began conversations with architects to talk through details of what is possible regarding expansion at the Tyson Events Center. Next steps will include site visits by architects to gather additional information about the building’s structure and capability. 2013 Quarter 1: Met with architects and completed site visits and developed conceptual ideas and preliminary budgets. Completed an operational study to complement con-ceptual ideas. Quarter 2: Beginning the initial discussion phase with City leaders of potential fund-ing mechanisms that could be used for this large scale project.

Action C: Create a public/private committee to establish a downtown bicycle race.

Leader: Angel Wallace 2012 Quarter 4: No update at this time. 2013 Quarter 1: No update at this time. Quarter 2: Parks and Recreation participated in the planning efforts for the Events Facilities annual iGrand Fondo bike ride held July 20, 2013.

Action D: Develop Cone Park as an extension to the riverfront and downtown

amenities. (Festival ground, Farmer’s Market) Leader: Angel Wallace 2012 Quarter 4: Cone Park development is postponed due to potential downtown devel-opment that will impact park development. 2013 Quarter 1: With the announcement of the Hard Rock Casino project, the proposed Cone Park location will be acquired for the Hard Rock development. As a result, the Cone Park Committee will explore alternative locations for park development. Quarter 2: The annual Joint City Council and Cone Park Advisory Committee meet-ing was held July 9, 2013. City Council and Committee members discussed pro-posed locations for the park development. At an upcoming City Council Study Ses-sion, Committee members will provide the Council and public information pertaining to the operating cost required to operate the park.

Action E: Implement improvements to make the skywalk system more attractive

physically (i.e. art, lighting, etc.), develop a marketing plan and explore additional funding options.

Leader: Monette Harbeck / Robert Padmore 2012 Quarter 4: A mural was designed and painted in the skywalk by an ISU Design stu-dent. Local elementary school students are having their art displayed in the skywalk

system. Plans for FY14 include: a roofing project on the east/west alley corridor and wall repair/redecoration on the north/south corridor. 2013 Quarter 1: Artwork by elementary school students continues to be on display. Plans and specs are being presented to Council on April 22 for roof repairs to the East/West corridor. Specs are also being written to do repairs to the walls in the North/South corridor Quarter 2: Other improvements are being explored at this time.

2. Continue expanding our cultural development initiatives and enhance local arts

related development. (Public sculptures, expand through promotion and market-ing) – Ongoing

Lead Dept.: Art Center Supporting Depts.: Museum, Parks & Recreation, Events Facilities

Action A: Seek new art exhibits and shows. Expand the marketing and promo-

tions. Leader: Al Harris-Fernandez 2012 Quarter 4: The BP III series will continue. We are researching major traveling shows, and starting the campaign. A major exhibition of the work of Michael Dunbar has been scheduled to coincide with the dedication of a major outdoor sculpture on the Art Center campus in July 2013. 2013 Quarter 1: The Art Center is currently in discussion with the University of Iowa Mu-seum of Art on a collaboration for a major exhibition project in 2014. We are also working with the Smithsonian to bring a major exhibition on Hispanic American art to the Art Center in summer 2015. Quarter 2: The Art Center’s first Blockbuster exhibition, Michael Dunbar Sculptures, opened on July 13, continuing through October 13, 2013. The installation of the sculpture, Touched by the Sun, was postponed due to it requiring additional work. The sculpture’s installation will take place on a date in August to be determined. Discussion with the University of Iowa continues with significant progress made on plans for a major exhibition at the Art Center in June 2014 – April 2015.

Action B: Increase the number of public sculptures and streetscape amenities. Leader: Kelly Bach / Brian Fahrendholz / Al Harris-Fernandez 2012 Quarter 4: A John Henry sculpture is in the process of being installed at the corner of 3rd and Pierce Streets. A Michael Dunbar sculpture will be installed in front of the Art Center in June 2013. We are consulting with Celebrate Sioux City for a public art project at the Martin Luther King Transportation Center. We are collaborating with Sculpt Siouxland to enhance their ongoing exhibition of public sculpture. This project has been upgraded to focus on larger sculptures that would be more visible, and an invitational component has been initiated to attract artists who produce more signifi-

cant works. Staff has installed four new planters, moved the existing planters to more aesthetically pleasing locations, and continues to work with Downtown Partners on new planter locations. 2013 Quarter 1: The Art Center is working with Sculpt Siouxland on upgrading their an-nual outdoor sculpture exhibition that will be installed in downtown Sioux City on May 11, 2013. Public Work staff is working with Downtown Partners to add new trees and planters in the downtown business district this spring. Quarter 2: In July the Art Center, working with Sculpt Siouxland, announced the Sculpt 2013-2014 exhibition. In addition to the exhibition, Sculpt announced the pur-chase of a sculpture by Rob Craig for its permanent collection. The sculpture is in-stalled in front of the Art Center adjacent to Second Street. Additional progress has been made on sculptures on the Art Center’s campus. Progress includes painting the John Henry sculpture and installing the concrete pedestal for the Michael Dunbar sculpture. Plans to light and landscape both locations continue. In addition, three ad-ditional concrete pads for smaller sculpture are planned for completion by the end of July 2013. Field Services staff worked with Art Center staff to remove sculptures from downtown and replace them with the new ones.

Action C: Complete the Art Center Learning Center at the corner of 3rd and Pierce Streets.

Leader: Al Harris-Fernandez 2012 Quarter 4: An application has been submitted to Vision Iowa. We are in the quiet phase of the campaign and hiring a coordinator. 2013 Quarter 1: The quiet phase of the campaign is underway. Quarter 2: The quiet phase of the campaign continues and is now supported with a 16-page campaign publication.

Action D: Encourage Siouxland Artists, Inc. to find gallery space in a prominent downtown location to offer programs, exhibitions and art sales.

Leader: Al Harris-Fernandez 2012 Quarter 4: I have encouraged and worked with them to accomplish these goals since I became director of the Art Center. Suzie Rodgiquez, recent president of the organization, is currently working with Van Garde Arts on Pierce Street and has ar-ranged a show on 4th Street, and with my encouragement has rented studio space in the Benson Building. We have also scheduled a show of the Siouxland Artists at the Art Center that opens in late January 2013. 2013 Quarter 1: Communication is open to explore options. Quarter 2: The group has been working with Van Garde Arts on Pierce Street, but it continues to be open to other options.

Action E: Partner with ISU Design West to further develop programs and display

student work at downtown galleries, buildings, skywalks and other open areas.

Leader: Anne Westra 2012 Quarter 4: The Art Center has worked with Nathan Kalaher to foster collaboration with the Art Center and has approached them with the idea of a mini-golf exhibition by their students. Al Harris-Fernandez also met with the ISU Dean of the School of Architecture and discussed possible collaborations, and has participated in their pro-gram as a guest critic. Beginning in October, two schools from the Sioux City Com-munity School District have artwork placed in the skywalks downtown each month and is planning to continue this throughout the school year. Downtown Partners is proposing $1,500 to partner with ISU Design West to plan an additional mural for downtown. The Artwalk group is considering changing the October event to Memorial Day weekend (Friday night) with 4-5 locations downtown with 10-20 artists in each location. 2013 Quarter 1: Staff is exploring ideas for additional display options. Quarter 2: Student artwork from Sioux City Community Schools were displayed in the stairwells of City Hall.

3. Building upon the success of the SYA youth softball and Chautauqua adult soft-ball complexes, construct a centralized youth sports complex attracting teams from around the Midwest. (Soccer, baseball, green space, multi-use) – 3 years

Lead Dept.: Public Works / Parks & Recreation Action A: Create a public/private committee. Identify available property and fund-

ing for the complex. Establish college partnerships to use or expand facilities to house youth athletic tournaments.

Leader: Angel Wallace 2012 Quarter 4: Exploratory meetings will be scheduled with a City team in February for development opportunities. 2013 Quarter 1: No update at this time. Quarter 2: City staff will develop a Capital Improvements request for this develop-ment. A City team will be established to identify location, construction, design and management.

Action B: Expand the City owned Lewis and Clark Baseball Complex to include youth tournaments and similar events.

Leader: Angel Wallace 2012

Quarter 4: Meetings with Explorer’s management and interested Youth League As-sociations will be held in the coming months. 2013 Quarter 1: No update at this time. Quarter 2: No progress this quarter. Opportunities to allow outside league tourna-ments will be explored between the City and Explorer’s leadership during lease ne-gotiations.

4. Construct an indoor/outdoor water park with multi elements for all ages attracting

residents and tourists. – 3 years

Lead Dept.: Public Works / Parks & Recreations Supporting Depts.: Event Facilities

Action A: Identify available sites for the water park. Explore partnering with the

private sector. Leader: Angel Wallace 2012 Quarter 4: Staff is currently in the review stages. First steps are assessing the cur-rent aquatic locations and operations. Development of an aquatic planning team is needed to identify sites, development costs, a needs assessment, and public and private partnerships. 2013 Quarter 1: First steps for this project development is still underway. An aquatic planning team will need to be developed. Quarter 2: City staff is developing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to conduct an as-sessment of the existing pools, a needs assessment and survey to gather community input. This will provide staff with a pool study that can be utilized for the planning and development of new aquatic facilities. This project will be included as a FY15 CIP request.

Action B: Expand the season/hours of the current aquatic facilities. Leader: Angel Wallace 2012 Quarter 4: The 2013 Aquatic Season is on track to include extended pool hours at Cook, Leeds, Lewis and Leif pools. An extended Aquatic season is challenging due to staffing availability. 2013 Quarter 1: The 2013 Aquatic Season has been established and will continue to in-clude extended pool hours for Cook, Leeds, Lewis and Leif pools. Parks and Recre-ation Advisory Committee members secured donations to fund Free Friday Night swims every Friday starting June 14 – Aug. 2. The free swim nights will rotate each week to cover all pool locations and will be held after scheduled pool hours.

Quarter 2: This goal has been completed.

5. Create a Green City initiative. – 3 years

Lead Dept.: Public Works / Parks & Recreation Action A: Design a Prairie Corridor.

Leader: Derek Carmona 2012 Quarter 4: The first 40 acres have been planted just south of the Wastewater Treatment Plant on previously fallow land. A Volunteer Citizen Prairie Recovery Team has been formed to create a panel of experts and contacts with regional prairie groups. New park lines are currently being delineated and will be introduced to the Plan and Zoning Commission and City Council in the spring. 2013 Quarter 1: There are no updates this quarter. Quarter 2: The first and second mowing of the newly planted 40 acres have taken place. A 3 year contract for mowing services following a NRCS-created and ap-proved maintenance plan has been award to Ray Richtmeier. The Sioux City Loess Hills Prairie Corridor has received backing from NW Iowa Sierra Club, Parks and Recreation Board, Environmental Advisory Board, and first reading and approval from City Council. REAP grant will be turned in for future funding by August 15th

Action B: Create a plan for establishing an arboretum. Leader: Kelly Bach 2012 Quarter 4: This will be established along with the Prairie Corridor park development. Additional funding for the project is being applied for. 2013 Quarter 1: Funding from the MidAmerican Tree Grant has been obtained. Planning as to the species that will be planted will be in progress. Quarter 2: Staff will be selecting and ordering tree species for the arboretum. Blue Zones Strategy: The Community Policy Committee added an action item to the Workplan under Built Environment Changes to complete at least one new Urban Greening Project.

Action C: Integrate Floyd’s Bluff into the City’s green space and trail system and

improve connectivity of all parks and trails. Expand the city-wide trail system and integrate all systems with the goal of “All residents are within 4 blocks of a trail system”.

Leader: Jade Dundas 2012 Quarter 4: Floyds Bluff is being considered as part of the long term Prairie Corridor improvements. This area is envisioned to have an arboretum and serve as a wel-come center for the area. Trail connections have been discussed and identified. Staff

will establish a timeline for the various trail connections. Local interest groups will al-so be involved in trail development. 2013 Quarter 1: Recently staff has met with the local trails group to discuss the 2013 im-provements to the City’s trail system. In the coming year the City will post signed bike routes and will mark trails with way finding markers in order to improve the sys-tem and make it more accessible. Additional discussion is planned for the painting of bike lanes on streets. Future meetings will identify these routes. Quarter 2: Recently money has been identified which may make it possible to con-nect the Floyd and Outer Drive trails. This is a project which staff will be working on over the next several months. Extensions for the Riverside trail will also be complet-ed this fall. Blue Zones Strategy: The Community Policy Committee added an action item to the Workplan under Active Living to encourage the City to adopt a bicycle/pedestrian master plan that includes plans for accountability, funding, implementation, and eval-uation

Action D: Work with Western Iowa Tech Community College, Morningside College

and Briar Cliff University to offer training opportunities with providers such as Center on Sustainable Communities (COSC).

Leader: Anne Westra 2012 Quarter 4: The City and Historic Preservation Commission partnered with WITCC and Habitat for Humanity to host a “How to Build Green” workshop with the Center on Sustainable Communities in the fall. Local contractors were invited to attend the workshop held at the Sioux City Public Museum and were added to a preferred con-tactor list. 2013 Quarter 1: Staff is researcing additional ideas. Quarter 2: Working to plan hosting of representatives from the Dubuque Historical Association and Iowa City Urban Planning in a public format to address best practic-es.

Action E: Add designated bike lanes connecting the existing trail system. Leader: Jade Dundas 2012 Quarter 4: Currently, an inventory is underway to determine the needs and issues in the area. Once the inventory is complete, property and business owners will provide additional input with regard to specific building needs / wants. With the assistance of Siouxland Trails Foundation and various partners, the Community Development and Public Works staff established designated Bike Routes. Bike Route signs will be in-stalled by June 2013. Trails Development team is being established with City staff and community partners for the following projects: develop trail system signage, identify and designate bike lanes, schedule for future trail connection projects, and identify funding and community partners. For FY15 the City Trails CIP will be ex-panded to include these projects

2013 Quarter 1: The signs are currently being fabricated by Iowa Prison Industries and will be delivered around May 15, 2013. Quarter 2: The route posting signs are up all over town. Staff will continue to work with trail groups to identify the best routes and processes for designating bike lanes in the coming year. Blue Zones Strategy: The Community Policy Committee added an action item to the Workplan to complete at least one project from the Bicycle Master Plan by June 2014, such as adding designated bike lanes

6. Continue the development along the City’s various river fronts. – 3 years

Lead Dept.: Public Works / Parks & Recreation Supporting Depts.: Community Development

Action A: Build a campground along one of the river fronts in Riverside and in

Bacon Creek Park. Leader: Jade Dundas 2012 Quarter 4: City staff developed a CIP for City Council approval for Bacon Creek Ex-pansion and Campground development. 2013 Quarter 1: This project has not received any additional discussion since the last up-date. Quarter 2: Staff will be fencing the City owned land in the near future.

Action B: Create a Boardwalk connection along the trail system.

Leader: Jade Dundas 2012 Quarter 4: No update at this time. 2013 Quarter 1: No update at this time. Quarter 2: This project is not part of a long range plan or capital improvement pro-ject. I would recommend that staff evaluated this to better understand the details and expectations of the proposal.

Action C: Review the opportunities to lease city owned waterfront property.

Leader: Angel Wallace 2012 Quarter 4: No update at this time. 2013 Quarter 1: No update at this time.

Quarter 2: No update at this time.

Action D: Add a public boat ramp on the Big Sioux River. Leader: Kelly Bach 2012 Quarter 4: Staff is reviewing the current lease with the Missouri River Boat Club to see if the boat ramp on the Big Sioux should be available to the public. 2013 Quarter 1: The Missouri River Boat Club lease is under review. A rental assessment needs to be completed before the lease is finalized. Quarter 2: A rental analysis has been completed. Staff are reviewing the rental lease and option of the ramp use.

7. Establish a Hospitality Association. – 1 year

Lead Dept.: Event Facilities Supporting Depts.: Economic Development, Human Rights

Action A: Expand Sioux City Hotel General Managers Meetings with Events Facili-

ty Department into a cohesive group under a Hospitality Association flag (primarily focused on Hotels).

Leader: Erika Newton 2012 Quarter 4: We now hold monthly meetings with hotel personnel to talk about up-coming events, opportunities for increased revenue, and potential methods to gener-ate hotel stays. 2013 Quarter 1: We are working with the Hotel General Managers/Owners to organize under the Hospitality Association Flag. They have contracted a lawyer to help them organize an independent organization and have established bank accounts. Quarter 2: Current Hospitality Association members have been meeting with Erika Newton / EFD regularly to continue to discuss and formalize the new Siouxland Hos-pitality Association. Discussions have been held with an attorney, as well as the Tax Research office to pursue additional funding mechanisms to bring tourism-related business to Sioux City

Action B: Start the Siouxland Hospitality Association under the Events Facilities

Department to complement the Sioux City Hospitality Association (open to all attractions, hotels, service providers in the Siouxland area).

Leader: Erika Newton 2012

Quarter 4: This will be a natural evolution of the Sioux City Hospitality Association from Action A. 2013 Quarter 1: The group has come together for this year’s “Tourist In Your Own Town” promotion and is becoming more accustomed to working together. Quarter 2: Hospitality Association meetings have been taking place approximately every two months. At the July meeting, the decision was made to start opening up the association to other hotel properties, focusing on additional hotels in South Dako-ta and Nebraska. Decision was also made to formally elect a president of the Asso-ciation. The hoteliers agreed it should be someone who is not a hotel GM to create a sense of fairness and balance in all proceedings and decisions.

Action C: Develop an outreach program to encourage businesses in our commu-

nity to be accessible to disabled people. Leader: Theo McElhose 2012 Quarter 4: Working with partners such as Economic Development Department, Siouxland Chamber of Commerce and DBTAC-Great Plains ADA Center to research ways to connect with local businesses. 2013 Quarter 1: Additional resources have been identified and as part of the program, beginning 2014 calendar year, we will be working with the Sioux City Fire Depart-ment to distribute material to all local businesses during their regular annual inspec-tions. We are still working with partnering with agencies such as Siouxland Chamber of Commerce and DBTAC-Great Plains ADA Center to research ways to connect with local businesses. Quarter 2: Brochures are in place for distribution by the Fire Department beginning 2014. This was made possible by DBTAC-Great Plains ADA Center. We are still working with the Siouxland Chamber.

8. Position Sioux City as a premier walkable and livable place. – 2 years

Lead Dept.: Public Works / Parks & Recreation

Supporting Depts.: Event Facilities, Economic Development, Community Development, Environmental Services

Action A: Continue walkability enhancements including urban design, connectivi-

ty, green space and unique amenities. Leader: Jade Dundas / Jill Wanderscheid 2012 Quarter 4: As a part of the West 7th Street Reconstruction Project a “Better Block” event will be held and planning is underway. A 28E Agreement was approved be-tween the City and Sioux City Community Schools for a new elementary school con-structed on the former Hoover elementary school site to include a 10’ sidewalk/trail for future connection to the Perry Creek Trail.

2013 Quarter 1: As a part of the West 7th Street Reconstruction Project a “Better Block” event will be held and planning is underway. Quarter 2: Blue Zones Strategy: Conducted a Walkable and Livable Community Audit led by Dan Burden on May 24th. Conducted a second audit led by the advocacy group, Access SUX (disabled citizens) on July 8th. The Community Policy Committee added an action item to the Workplan to complete at least one new Placemaking pro-ject.

Action B: Require all relevant Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) and any Request for City Council Action (RCA) include a commitment to pedestrian and trail connections.

Leader: Jade Dundas 2012 Quarter 4: City Staff has been directed to identify and include pedestrian and trail connection projects in CIP projects and RCAs. The Public Works Engineering team will review future construction projects in include trail connectivity. 2013 Quarter 1: The City is focusing on the project development of trails. Recently a trail has been added to the Hoover school project. Although this does not connect at this time it will allow for a significant portion of trail to be created between the north end of Perry Creek and the Outer Drive trails. Quarter 2: Trail connections are the focus of the recent discussions concerning how to fully utilize remnant DOT funding. Staff is considering the construction of a trail under the railroad near Leeds. This connection will provide a much needed connec-tion on the North end of Sioux City. Additionally, trail extensions are being construct-ed on the Big Sioux Trail and staff is developing a plan for street markings which will help to indicate trails.


Lisa Claeys, Police Captain STRATEGIC GOALS

1. Create a City Volunteer Coordinator position. – 1 year

Lead Dept.: Human Resources Supporting Depts.: City Manager, Finance and Administrative Services, Fire, Police

Action A: Develop goals, duties, a job description and funding sources and re-

cruit a potential employee from diverse residents with the Blue Zone pledge of service. Recruit volunteers from identified groups and market-ing efforts.

Leader: Derek Carmona 2012 Quarter 4: An Addendum to the Blue Zones Project application was submitted in August and the City is currently waiting to hear the results of round two. Health and well-being policies within the City are being looked at more closely and opportunities for improvement being addressed. 2013 Quarter 1: There are no updates this quarter. Quarter 2: Blue Zones team and Power 9 Board have approved final draft of the City's Blueprint and have begun planning a kickoff event in September. BZ's staff is housed in City Hall, 3rd floor, Community Development office. Volunteers are being recruited and funding for additional positions is being pursued by Power 9 Team. Blue Zones Strategy: The Blue Zones and Power 9 Leadership Team are currently working together and have had two meetings with the Volunteer Center at the Center

for Siouxland to identify opportunities for a joint strategy to enhance and sustain vol-unteer efforts throughout Siouxland.

Action B: Engage and leverage volunteers and public by exploring the develop-ment of both Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) and Fire Corps (volunteer fire department advocates).

Leader: Tom Everett 2012 Quarter 4: Sioux City Fire & Rescue (SCFR) does not plan to take this task on until 2014 or when a volunteer coordinator position is established. When established, SCFR will work with the position to plan a program. The Police Department Volun-teer Coordinator is preparing the spring CERT classes which will begin mid-February. 2013 Quarter 1: No updates at this time. Quarter 2: SCFR will be conducting this task in 2014.

2. Encourage resident engagement in the community. (Find their passion – e.g. Little League org, etc.) – 2 years

Lead Dept.: City Manager Supporting Depts.: All Departments

Action A: Council, staff, and Volunteer Coordinator will develop programs to en-

gage the community in volunteerism. Leader: Robert Padmore 2012 Quarter 4: Once the Volunteer Coordinator position is created, a plan will be out-lined to promote and encourage residents to volunteer within the community. Upon Sioux City’s designation as a Blue Zone site staff will be organized in early 2013 and request volunteer involvement to plan meetings, events, etc. 2013 Quarter 1: Plans are being made to begin annual partnership with local agencies to promote and engage citizens in National Volunteer Week in April. Sioux City was selected as a Blue Zones Demonstration Site in late January, allow-ing our community access to a wealth of resources to improve our community’s health. 30 volunteers became active serving on the P9 and Leadership Team to begin guiding the blueprint process. A substantial number of volunteers will be sought in the coming months leading up to the Community Lick-Off in the fall. Quarter 2: Blue Zones Strategy: Volunteer Training has been held (and will be re-peated approximately every month). At the end of the second quarter there were 160 active volunteers with on-going efforts to recruit additional volunteers for the Community Kick-Off to be held on September 12th.

Action B: Include volunteer hosts at City Hall to direct visitors to the desired City service. Recruit volunteers to assist at all facilities including the swimming pools.

Leader: Robert Padmore 2012 Quarter 4: To be coordinated by the Volunteer Coordinator position when estab-lished. 2013 Quarter 1: No updates at this time. Quarter 2: No updates at this time.

Action C: Have the Mayor and Council ask/challenge every resident to pledge to

volunteer 40 hours of service per year. Leader: Anne Westra 2012 Quarter 4: The Mayor included his request of citizens to volunteer at the weekly Mayor’s press conference in late fall. Consistent reminders will be communicated in 2013 by Council Members at the end of Council meetings and when speaking to groups. 2013 Quarter 1: Center for Siouxland received a $32,957 grant to support senior volun-teer activities from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) . Sioux City was selected as a Blue Zones Demonstration Site in late January, allow-ing our community access to a wealth of resources to improve our community’s health. 30 volunteers became active serving on the P9 and Leadership Team to begin guiding the blueprint process. A substantial number of volunteers will be sought in the coming months leading up to the Community Lick-Off in the fall. Quarter 2: Worked with City Parks staff and Siouxland Volunteer Center to coordi-nate organized litter cleanups in 11 areas around the city during National Volunteer Week in April. Blue Zones Strategy: The Blue Zones Personal Pledge offers the option of a pledge to “Volunteer at Least Once During this Project” encouraging citizens to go online to www.bluezonesproject.com to register, pledge, and take an action

Action D: Develop a new strategy to coordinated neighborhood enhancement ef-

forts in smaller focused areas of approximately 8 blocks city-wide. De-velop and tailor tools and programs for each micro-neighborhood area.

Leader: Jeff Hanson / Jill Wanderscheid 2012 Quarter 4: A local committee will be developed to begin the mapping of identified neighborhoods. 2013

Quarter 1: Staff is currently working with neighborhood representatives to identify committee members. Quarter 2: Staff continues to meet with Neighborhood Network representatives to gain input on needs / wants.

Action E: Revitalize a Neighborhood Watch Program tailored and designed spe-cifically for Sioux City which will incorporate up to a 2 - 4 square block area. Police Department will redesign a brochure, signs, etc. and do a mass promotional campaign to encourage sign up and organization of these neighborhood groups.

Leader: Lisa Claeys / Chad Sheehan 2012 Quarter 4: This has been assigned to the Crime Prevention Officer, Chad Sheehan. Chad has formed a committee and they are in the process of designing the program (setting up procedures, creating books, and choosing a Sioux City specific logo for our neighborhood watch). Several names that have been suggested are Community Crime Watch, Community Watch, and Neighborhood Eyes – just to name a few. Once the program has been established they will need to order books, window stick-ers and street signs. They will then begin a market campaign. It is projected that they should begin having meetings and setting up watches mid spring. 2013 Quarter 1: Worked with Bass and Associates to design a logo and establish a name for our neighborhood program. The design will be used to promote all of the Police Department’s crime prevention programs in the future. Our neighborhood program will be called “Safety Up Watches”. We have ordered billboards and other promo-tional items. We will roll out at the Sioux City Police Department Town Hall Meeting. Quarter 2: The Police Department has rolled out the Safety Up Neighborhood Watches! Signs have been developed and supplies ordered.

3. Work with area employers and the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce, Sioux City Community Schools, Western Iowa Tech Community College, and the Iowa Work-force Development Center to develop a nationally recognized skilled trades train-ing program producing the most skilled labor in the Nation. – 3 years

Lead Dept.: Economic Development Supporting Depts.: City Manager, Fire

Action A: Identify ten year workforce expansions goals.

Leader: Marty Dougherty 2012 Quarter 4: Met with local Iowa Workforce Development Center. 2013 Quarter 1: Working with an Iowa Works presentation that will be made to the City Council to help raise awareness of the program and goal of Sioux City being a “Workforce Ready” Iowa community.

Quarter 2: Presentation made to City Council and publicized. Action B: Develop new training programs in area high schools and Western Iowa

Tech Community College (WITCC). Promote the program and labor force with area employers and national site selectors.

Leader: Jay Niday 2012 Quarter 4: Staff is currently holding another 30-hour wastewater class, with Jay Ni-day as the instructor, in association with WITCC. The classes were held on January 7, 9, 15 & 16. This is the second class we have held and will, per Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), provide WITCC with the necessary training to allow their own instructors to proceed with more classes from now on. Once securely estab-lished, our plans are for the City to work with the college to design fully accredited classes for wastewater professionals through WITCC. 2013 Quarter 1: With two 30-hour wastewater training courses having been completed, and the program has been “fine tuned”. Staff is working with WITCC staff to sched-ule bi-annual classes that will be offered to the general public. WITCC, in partner-ship with the City of Sioux City, is also preparing a grant application for funding to establish additional wastewater treatment programs. These programs will offer credited classes in advanced wastewater training, which allow the individual to con-tinue their studies in wastewater treatment or explore other environmental areas. Quarter 2: The first of the bi-annual WITCC 30-hour wastewater classes has been scheduled, with a start date of August 27. To provide notification to prospective at-tendees, the class will be listed in the WITCC class catalog, flyers are available for distribution and IDNR has been notified to add to their wastewater training listing

Action C: Engage and work with WITCC to explore the possibility of partnering with them in their Fire Science Program at the City’s Training Center to improve the degree experience. This includes the development of this facility into a regional resource, possibly other WITCC classes offered at this facility and an instructor/assistant training officer position shared between WITCC and the Sioux City Fire & Rescue Department (SCFR).

Leader: Tom Everett 2012 Quarter 4: Chief Everett has named a project coordinator for SCFR and has met with WITCC on several occasions. WITCC and SCFR are in the final stages of pre-paring a grant to create a SCFR position that would be installed in the schools for the purpose of teaching fire science/college credit courses through WITCC. 2013 Quarter 1: The Sioux City Schools have approved Fire Science programming for high school students. WITCC reports over 40 students have signed on for Fall 2013 courses. These courses will be partially held at the SCFR Training Center. SCFR continues to work with WITCC for a grant for a coordinator. Quarter 2: The Fire Science classes were conducted by WITCC.

4. Enhance Council Member and staff engagement with residents and businesses. –

Ongoing

Lead Dept.: City Manager Action A: Include Council Members in Business Retention and Expansion (BRE)

visits Leader: Anne Westra 2012 Quarter 4: Economic Development staff provides weekly updates to Council with upcoming business retention and expansion (BRE) visits listed. 2013 Quarter 1: Councilmembers were given weekly lists of upcoming scheduled BRE visits and encouraged to attend with staff. 38 BRE visits were made this quarter with major employers in Sioux City. Quarter 2: Worked on number of industrial, office and commercial projects related to business retention and expansion visits and leads. Met with local Ito Ham officials in conjunction with Mayor and delegation visit to Japan and company headquarters.

Action B: Create a Speakers Bureau of Council Members and City staff to be

available to speak to various community organizations upon request. Leader: Anne Westra 2012 Quarter 4: The Sioux City Police Department has compiled their own list of speak-ers and topics which can be added to the overall City Speakers Bureau. Economic Development is compiling a list including Council and key City staff. 2013 Quarter 1: Staff is gathering potential speaker names. Quarter 2: A list of participants was compiled and is available through the City Man-ager’s Office.

Action C: City staff adopts a school, either by division or department. Create a

school/city committee to explore ways with which City staff can engage the students and teachers.

Leader: Lisa Claeys 2012 Quarter 4: SCFR Public Information Officer/Public Education Officer (PIO/PEO) is in the process of developing a “cadet” program in the high schools. We would then offer the program at one school per year unless the SAFER grant and a permanent pro-ject coordinator position happens. In that case we would have a presence in all high schools. The Police Department has implemented a “school visit” program through our Community Policing. Officers stop in schools in their district almost daily to walk through and check in. In addition, our School Resource Officers (SRO) are assigned in middle and high schools and are readily available to all of the elementary schools.

2013 Quarter 1: The SCFR PEO has developed a “Cadet” program intended to introduce the career of firefighting and emergency services to freshman. This program will work as a primer and informational recruiting tool for the fire science program in the schools. This is seen as key to long-term and future diversity efforts. SCPD Officers are coordinating training/drills in the schools for Active Shooter situations. Quarter 2: Due to school summer vacation no activities have taken place.

Action D: Enhance overall Council and staff effectiveness and informal Council

availability by adopting a program to conduct Council Action meetings the second and fourth Mondays and Study Session meetings on the first and third Mondays of each month.

Leader: Lisa McCardle 2012 Quarter 4: City Clerk’s Office met with Department Heads and Division Managers who submit weekly items to the City Council for approval. The group discussed the main areas that would be affected by changing the Council meeting schedule. The required modifications were implemented and the new alternating Mondays City Council Meeting Schedule went into effect on October 1, 2012. COMPLETED

Action E: Develop two new Council Team Meetings focused on Community/ Neighborhood Development and Human Relations/Organizational Effec-tiveness.

Leader: Jeff Hanson / Bridey Hayes 2012 Quarter 4: Staff is currently working with the City Manager’s office to identify Coun-cil members to serve on the Community Development Team. Meetings will be scheduled in Spring 2013. 2013 Quarter 1: No update at this time. Quarter 2: Nothing to report at this time.

5. Continue to empower employees, set clear expectations, allow risk, and recognize their achievements.– Ongoing

Lead Dept.: City Counci /, City Manager

Supporting Depts.: All Departments

Action A: Arrange planned “listening times” to encourage and enhance commu-nications between Council and staff regarding projects and efforts staff would like to see accomplished. Council and leadership provide more spontaneous positive recognition. Help to develop self-pride in ser-vices and projects provided by City staff.

Leader: Robert Padmore

2012 Quarter 4: Working to expand current Council/staff meetings such as Public Works Team and Economic Development Team to include all departments. 2013 Quarter 1: No update at this time. Quarter 2: Staff is reviewing additional implementation of this concept with addition-al departments.

6. Create opportunities to partner with Sioux City Growth Organization (SCGO). – 2 years

Lead Dept.: Economic Development Supporting Depts.: Events Facilities, Parks & Recreations,

Public Museum, Art Center, Library, Environmental Services Action A: Continue the partnership promoting the Innovation Market.

Leader: Anne Westra 2012 Quarter 4: Met with the new Innovation Market co-chairs to discuss City involve-ment for the 2013 event at the Commerce Building. Hosted a press conference with Sioux City Growth Organization members announcing 2013 event details. 2013 Quarter 1: Promoted the February 26, 2013 Innovation Market via press confer-ences, social media, Snapshot e-newsletter, slides on city facility TV monitors, cable access channel, and Good Morning Sioux City TV segment. City staff attended the event, staff and Councilmember Padgett & Councilmember Capron assisted with re-view of the final qualifiers and the $2,500 2nd place award (City and Downtown Part-ners funded) was presented by Mayor Scott at his weekly press conference. Quarter 2: Renewed annual financial support of SCGO. Issued a joint press release with SCGO and Downtown Partners announcing new office space in downtown for the Innovation Market winners.

Action B: Establish and fund the five year “$100,000 Entrepreneurial Incentive

Program” in partnership with Sioux City GO. Leader: Marty Dougherty 2012 Quarter 4: Organized a committee of community stakeholders focused on entrepre-neurial development. The committee has begun making suggestions for the most ef-fective use of funds should they be made available for an entrepreneurial develop-ment initiative. 2013 Quarter 1: Increased participation in Innovation Market and highlighted awards and recognition of start-ups at various events as follow-ups.

Quarter 2: Continue to review ways to increase entrepreneurial advantages in the community.

7. Continue efforts to eliminate and prevent homelessness. – 1 year

Lead Dept.: Community Development Action A: Partner with the Siouxland Coalition to End Homelessness and local

service agencies to collaboratively plan a system to work toward elimi-nating and preventing homelessness.

Leader: Jill Wanderscheid / Amy Keairns 2012 Quarter 4: Staff attended the November Siouxland Coalition to End Homelessness meeting. A date was set for the annual homelessness Point in Time Count, which is a tool designed to determine the number of sheltered and unsheltered individuals and families in Sioux City. The data is utilized to request funding for services, shelter, and affordable housing. Staff and members of the Siouxland Coalition to End Home-lessness also attended the Siouxland Sleep Out which is an annual event to raise money for homeless shelters and programs and raise awareness of the homeless is-sue. Staff and members of the Siouxland Coalition to End Homelessness met with the newly formed Micah Project to begin discussions on how to address homeless issues in Sioux City. 2013 Quarter 1: Staff attended the January and March Siouxland Coalition to End Home-lessness meeting. Staff also worked with that group to complete the HUD-mandated annual homelessness Point in Time Count, which is a tool designed to determine the number of sheltered and unsheltered individuals and families in Sioux City. The data is utilized to request funding for services, shelter, and affordable housing. Staff and members of the Siouxland Coalition to End Homelessness met with the Micah Pro-ject to discuss a coordinated intake system. Quarter 2: Staff attended the May Siouxland Coalition to End Homelessness (SCEH) meeting. The bylaws for that group were amended and one of the amend-ments was to provide a permanent position on that Board for a representative from the City of Sioux City. SCEH continues to work on prioritizing programs to ensure homeless funding is provided to agencies serving the populations most in need. Staff attended the May Iowa Council on Homelessness meeting in an effort to keep informed of homeless issues at the State level. Staff also continues to participate in the Micah Project and Together Siouxland in an effort to work with the entire com-munity in the effort to eliminate and prevent homelessness.

Action B: Explore funding sources to assist local service providers and shelters

with resources to offer necessary supportive services, shelter, and af-fordable housing to individuals and families that are homeless or near homeless.

Leader: Jill Wanderscheid / Amy Keairns 2012 Quarter 4: The City of Sioux City received approximately $150,000 in Emergency Solutions Grant funding. Agreements were made with the following agencies to pro-

vide shelter, services, rapid-rehousing, and data collection: Center For Siouxland, Community Action Agency of Siouxland, Council on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence, Iowa Institute for Community Alliances and Welcome Home. 2013 Quarter 1: The City of Sioux City reimbursed the following agencies for expenses incurred as part of shelter, services rapid-rehousing and data collection in an effort to end homelessness: Center For Siouxland, Community Action Agency of Siouxland, Council on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence, Iowa Institute for Community Alli-ances and Welcome Home. Quarter 2: The City of Sioux City received notification from HUD that Emergency Solutions Grant funding would be reduced from $150,637 in the current fiscal year to $109,959 in the upcoming fiscal year. The City of Sioux City sent an application to all agencies involved in the Siouxland Coalition to End Homelessness encouraging them to apply for those funds. Applications are due in the Neighborhood Services Division during Quarter 3. Staff will work closely with the Siouxland Coalition to End Homelessness to ensure those dollars are awarded to agencies that will best achieve HUD’s goal to end homelessness.


Betsy Thompson, Library Director STRATEGIC GOALS

1. Embrace and invest in a Beautification Plan. – 3 years

Lead Dept.: Community Development

Supporting Depts.: Economic Development, Public Works, Parks & Recreation, Police, Finance and Administrative Services

Action A: Increase involvement from the community, such as adopt public areas,

lead the way, curbside collection, etc. Leader: Derek Carmona 2012 Quarter 4: Concepts have been introduced to the Environmental Advisory Board and Sioux City Growth Organization. 2013 Quarter 1: There are no updates this quarter. Quarter 2: Citywide, the City's contracted service provider and Firstar Fiber out of Omaha, Nebraska, have asked for glass to be removed from single-stream recycling. Support for the changes has been received by NW Iowa Sierra Club and Environ-mental Advisory Board. Revisions to the contract and ordinance have passed first reading by City Council. A recycling campaign is being created to further educate residents on materials that can and cannot be recycled. Ripple Glass out of Kansas City has expressed interest in setting up a contract with Citywide and accepting glass from across Sioux City.

Action B: Work with the Trees for Siouxland initiative in downtown and other tar-geted areas.

Leader: Kelly Bach 2012 Quarter 4: Member of the Community Enhancement Committee. Coordinate annual tree sale held in the Lewis and Clark parking lot. Planning for the 2013 fall tree sale has begun. The City will be receiving the Trees Please grant along with the Tree City USA designation. Staff is also working with Downtown Partners and Community De-velopment on streetscape projects. 2013 Quarter 1: Planning for the 2013 Fall tree sale continues. Staff has been working with Downtown Partners and other City departments to plant trees. Staff has planted trees in the medians of Fairmount Street, north of Gordon Drive. Staff worked with the MidTown Community Center to hold a tree planting on Arbor Day. Quarter 2: Staff has finalized the details for the Fall tree sale. Press releases and PSAs will be starting in August. Blue Zones Strategy: The Community Policy Committee has added an action item to the Workplan to complete at least one new Urban Greening project which could in-clude planting trees, creating /improving local parks or creating orchards as exam-ples.

Action C: Include the use of Sioux City Design Works elements within the zoning ordinance revisions and include these elements within City funded pro-jects.

Leader: Jeff Hanson / Chris Madsen 2012 Quarter 4: Proposals have been solicited for the Zoning Ordinance rewrite. The rewrite will begin Spring 2013 with an emphasis placed on codifying the approved design standards and developing a Zoning Ordinance promoting adaptive reuse and mixed land uses. 2013 Quarter 1: Interviews were conducted and the committee selected a consultant to perform the Zoning Ordinance rewrite. The rewrite will begin Spring 2013 with an emphasis placed on codifying the approved design standards and developing a Zon-ing Ordinance promoting adaptive reuse and mixed land uses. Quarter 2: City Council approved the contract with Kendig Keast to rewrite the zon-ing ordinance. Staff is working with Kendig Keast to establish a schedule and com-mittee for the rewrite.

Action D: The Graffiti Mural program needs to be revitalized and enhanced to in-

clude parks, etc. incorporating contests and awards. Leader: Lisa Claeys 2012 Quarter 4: A committee has convened to look at ways to tap community resources to revitalize this program. The Police Department has agreed to do their own mural.

In spring we plan to challenge other city departments to do murals along the river front. 2013 Quarter 1: One artist has requested permission to do an additional mural on the Perry Creek Trail. The SCPD is preparing sketches for their mural which will begin when the weather improves. Quarter 2: New murals continue to be completed on the Perry Creek trail.

2. Create entry signage at major traffic entry points into the City and neighborhoods.

– 3 years

Lead Dept.: Community Development Supporting Depts.: Public Works, Economic Development, wFire

Action A: Locate sites for entry signs, design, and build.

Leader: Jade Dundas / Marty Dougherty 2012 Quarter 4: This project is being coordinated with Economic Development and Community Development. The signs are under design and construction of several signs is expected in 2013. 2013 Quarter 1: Continued to work on bids for initial signs. Quarter 2: Working with several neighborhood groups to improve signage in specif-ic areas of town. Peter’s Park in Morningside is one example.

Action B: Investigate funding for neighborhood, interactive signs at Fire Stations

1, 4, 6, 7, and 8 with Sioux City and neighborhood logos. Electronic boards with up to date current city information displays. (Note: This al-so fits into another SCFR project called “Resident Connect”, in which SCFR seeks ways to push information out to residents in various ways, particularly in neighborhoods.)

Leader: Tom Everett 2012 Quarter 4: SCFR plans on doing a CIP in 2015 for this project. In the mean time, SCFR is exploring the possibility of selling ad space on the signs to pay for them through a company called 911 ThinkSign. SCFR is exploring grant possibilities. 2013 Quarter 1: Chief Everett has met with area sign company executives to gauge in-terest in a partnership for interactive neighborhood signs at firehouses. Quarter 2: Chief Everett is submitting a Special Missouri River Historic Develop-ment (MRHD) Grant application for the signs.

3. Significantly increase youth involvement in all aspects of the City. – 3 years

Lead Dept.: Public Works / Parks & Recreation Supporting Depts.: City Manager, Library, Police, All Departments

Action A: Work with the Mayor’s Youth Commission to develop a plan including

input from both the public and private sectors. Leader: Mike Manthorne 2012 Quarter 4: Rita Donnelly contacted Linda Phillips and will be meeting with her to see how the Police Department can be involved and support the efforts of the Mayor’s Youth Commission (MYC). 2013 Quarter 1: We met with both the Executive Council and the MYC as a whole. It was the opinion of both groups that the best way to increase youth involvement was to seek to build the numbers in the MYC by advertising what they are already doing and face to face contacts with prospective members through school, social media and student councils. Specific project and event ideas geared toward youth were pro-posed. Quarter 2: The Mayor’s Youth Commission met once this quarter before school dismissed. A project is being proposed to construct walls at tennis courts in the city parks for tennis players to use to practice by themselves. Parks and Rec has been involved in the process and is considering the feasibility at this time.

Action B: Work with other youth organizations – schools, scouts, peer-to-peer ini-

tiatives – to encourage civic service. Leader: Mike Manthorne 2012 Quarter 4: The City Manager spoke to iJAG (Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates) class at North High School and shared the importance of education, leadership, and different types of jobs available in Sioux City. Derek Carmona assisted with Bishop Heelan’s annual “Day of Service” and picked up trash in the downtown and Perry Creek areas. 2013 Quarter 1: No updates at this time. Quarter 2: Mike Manthorne has been working with Daniel Ford at Cook Park de-signing and painting murals on the structure. Members of the Big Ten youth group were involved in the project throughout the process. Mike has been in contact with a local youth organization that is similar to the MYC. Junior Quota is a service organi-zation comprised of middle school youth with the purpose of leadership mentoring through developing and implementing service projects. There are approximately 35 members in Sioux City and they are planning a cleanup at the waterfront for this fall.

Action C: Explore the possibility of developing a Cadet program to connect with a younger demographic in a similar way that the Fire Citizen Academy connects with resident adults.

Leader: Tom Everett 2012 Quarter 4: SCFR PIO/PEO is in the process of developing a “cadet” program for the high schools. We would then offer the program at one school per year unless the SAFER grant and permanent project coordinator position happens. In that case, we would have a presence in all high schools. 2013 See Enhance Partnerships - Strategic Goal #4 Action C above for cadet program update.

4. Expand and enhance Board/Commission, City employee, and City retiree recogni-

tion and communication efforts. – 2 years

Lead Dept.: Human Resources Supporting Depts.: All Departments

Action A: Work with the Employee Advisory Committee (EAC) to explore recogni-

tion efforts. Leader: Bridey Hayes 2012 Quarter 4: The focus has been on labor negotiations and transitioning of the retir-ees off of the City Health Plan. Two “Welcome to Medicare” seminars were offered to affected City retirees and their spouses at City Hall through Siouxland Aging Ser-vices. The EAC will explore recognition ideas and ways to meet department needs. 2013 Quarter 1: Information on what other communities do to recognize employees was collected and provided to the Employee Advisory Committee (EAC). Quarter 2: No updates at this time.

5. Partner with local festivals including Rivercade to attract more visitors. – 3 years

Lead Dept.: Events Facilities Supporting Depts.: Parks & Recreation, Economic Development

Action A: Meet with the Boards and Planning Committees to identify ways to co-

ordinate and market events and to determine the best location. Leader: Angel Wallace 2012 Quarter 4: Staff continues working with planning committees to ensure there are no issues with upcoming events. Plans are underway with RockNRods event in down-town. I-29 construction will not impact the event this year. Rivercade has begun planning their 50th anniversary with no changes to location of activities. Events will be held at the Anderson Dance Pavilion, Bacon Creek, Riverside Park, Long Lines Fam-ily Rec Center and Sertoma Park. City staff are working with Race for the Cure coor-dinators to develop a new route. The Sioux City Art Center is planning to host the 2013 ArtSplash festival over Labor Day weekend in Riverside Park. This will allow for

expansion, including dozens of additional artists, a shady venue and flat terrain for more accessibility. 2013 Quarter 1: Staff continues to work with special event planning committees to ensure there are no issues that will impact the event or citizens. Staff is currently working on several new events that will be coming to Sioux City this summer: WHO Radio Great Iowa Tractor Ride with 537 tractors scheduled to participate and MUD SUX Warrior Run a 5K run event with an anticipated 200-500 runners scheduled to participate. Back for another year: The Big Parade, Awesome Biker Nights, Saturday in the Park, Juneteenth Celebration, Leeds and Morningside Days, Friday's on the Promonade, and iGrand Fondo are just a few of the upcoming scheduled events. Quarter 2: Staff continues to assist with the coordination and planning efforts for special events that are held in Sioux City on city-owned property. With the summer months and summer vacation soon coming to an end, the special event request are slowing down. Staff is currently assisting with the following event coordination: area High Schools Home Coming Parades, Morningside College, street events and con-certs. A new event for Sioux City is Color Me Rad proposed for October 12, 2013.

Action B: Be the catalyst for an Ag Fair/Harvest Festival, working with businesses to host a non-summer event.

Leader: Anne Westra 2012 Quarter 4: Packaged and promoted seven separate events happening around Sioux City on one day as Fall Fest. Partnered with Lakeport Commons, Southern Hills Mall, Sioux City Fire Rescue, Sioux City Police Department, Sioux City Farmers Market, Sioux City Musketeers, Bev’s on the River/Children’s Museum Oktoberfest, Ghost Bus Tours, and Morningside College to promote “Fall Fest” event Saturday, October 13, 2012. Will work to coordinate and enhance an event for fall 2013. 2013 Quarter 1: Staff is working on potential ideas. Quarter 2: Began planning for 2013 Fall Fest with a date set for October 12, 2013. Preliminary interest is very strong around the community.

Action C: SCFR to create a Fire Race charity fund raiser event to bring people to Sioux City and promote health, safety, and fitness.

Leader: Tom Everett 2012 Quarter 4: The SCFR Health, Fitness, and Safety Team is currently working on this project. The team envisions a “mudder” style race specific to the fire service and holding a small test version in 2013 and for a complete event in 2014. 2013 Quarter 1: Preliminary research is being conducted.

Quarter 2: SCFR Health, Safety, and Fitness Team has determined they will do this event in 2014 and it may be more of a “Cross Fit” event due to the proliferation of “mudder races” and the manpower required for that type of race.

6. Expand “Tourist in Your Own Town”. – 1 year

Lead Dept.: Event Facilities Action A: Identify results from the past marketing campaign and expand those

areas which were most effective. Leader: Erika Newton / Anne Westra 2012 Quarter 4: A meeting has already been coordinated to start internal discussions on expanding Tourist In Your Own Town for 2013. A follow-up meeting will then be scheduled with participating attractions to brainstorm for new ideas to continue to in-crease exposure of this program. 2013 Quarter 1: Tourism Bureau and Economic Development partnering to host a break-fast event with a high profile speaker to complement National Travel & Tourism Week in May. Many organizations involved will expand modestly in 2013 and will see a bigger expansion in 2014 as organizations have pledged to dedicate more to the program in their budget cycles. Quarter 2: Hosted CEO of the Iowa Lottery, Terry Rich, at Business for Breakfast event in the Orpheum Theatre during National Tourism Week. The 2013 Tourist In Your Own Town program concluded in May. A recap and planning meeting was held in June to discuss an expanded program with additional financial resources in 2014. Erika Newton is working on pricing out several marketing options for the program, and the group will meet once those prices and costs are assembled to start working on the execution of the plan.

Action B: Focus on learning and enrichment activities that build civic pride for

those who reside in Sioux City. (Museum, libraries, historic sites, parks, trails.)

Leader: Betsy Thompson 2012 Quarter 4: Event planners seek to balance sales, bringing in outside tourists with encouraging pride from those who live in our City. 2013 Quarter 1: Leaders of various organizations and agencies met to plan the Tourist in Your Own Town initiative which will launch May 3-19, 2013 Quarter 2: The Tourist in Your Own Town was held in May. The Planning Team is meeting to re-design this it for next year.

Action C: Develop “Tour Events” consisting of facility and/or walking tours of City buildings and facilities such as the Tyson Center, Museum, Art

Center, City Hall, Wastewater Treatment Plant, Chris Larsen Park, Grandview Park, etc.

Leader: Erika Newton 2013 Quarter 2: This is a new action item to the strategic plan and staff is exploring the options for developing various tours.

7. Expand the use of technology to engage our residents. – 3 years

Lead Dept.: WCICC Supporting Depts.: All Departments

Action A: Ensure regular city department website updates for dynamic, interest-

ing, info packed and easy-to-navigate sites. Leader: John Malloy 2012 Quarter 4: Collaborating with Economic Development to refresh LocateSi-ouxCity.com web site to reflect existing City website style and branding. Assessing options with Airport to create a dynamic web-based Field Conditions Form. Develop-ing a new Intranet site. Placed new Woodbury911.com site into production. 2013 Quarter 1: Migrated the new LocateSiouxCity.com web site to Economic Develop-ment for content population and editing. Prepared the new Sioux City Museum web site and awaiting the go-ahead to move to production. Developing GIS Web "Flex" application for Field Services and updating the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Web "Flex" application too Quarter 2: We are in the process of reviewing applications and conducting inter-views for our new Admin Assistant position. Our existing Admin Assistant resigned in mid-July. This position provides the majority of Web Development and training support for City and County web sites. We are also in the planning stages of a major version upgrade for our Content Management System (CMS) for all of the City and County web sites. The CMS allows our internal clients the control they need to up-date the majority of their departmental content without IT intervention. The new re-lease offers significant and asked-for features.

Action B: Maintain and grow the technical connectivity of Library resources for all residents with focus on bridging the digital divide.

Leader: Betsy Thompson 2012 Quarter 4: Library staff has procedures in place for the tax-form season. As Iowa no longer prints forms for state-wide distribution and many federal forms are only avail-able online, the Library is ready to connect City residents with needed tax forms online and to print out when necessary. Library staff held two Tech Talks, in addition to the monthly fourth Tuesday Tech Talk, following the holiday gift-giving season to help those receiving new devices learn how to connect to library resources and other useful resources. Staff also reported 10-12 individual consultations per day to help people connect their new devices.

2013 Quarter 1: Added one public use computer at Aalfs (Main) Library, filling the last space in the renovated building. See increasing use of the Library’s public Wi-Fi net-work, with Morningside Branch reporting a record number of 541 monthly Wi-Fi logins in March 2013. Quarter 2: Upgraded public printing capability at the Morningside Branch, it is now self-service with a per-page charge. Staff report some usage of Library computers for printing City job application forms.

Action C: Purchase and utilize Mobile Data Pads to increase effectiveness and ef-ficiencies of City operations (for example, commercial fire inspections).

Leader: Tom Everett 2012 Quarter 4: Put in a CIP this year and have been working with WCICC. SCFR re-cently ordered a “test pad” and WCICC has created “paperless fire inspection forms”. 2013 Quarter 1: iPads have been acquired for all front-line rigs. Software was developed internally by WCICC for inspections and billing. Fire Prevention held training on the iPads in March and the department began using them for inspections in March. SCFR plans on continuing to expand the use of the pads for both emergency and non-emergency use. Quarter 2: SCFR is successfully utilizing the iPads for inspections and is now in the process of expanding use to improve emergency operations and departmental effi-ciencies. This initiative is complete.

Action D: Investigate electronic methods for parking meter payments.

Leader: Monette Harbeck / Robert Padmore 2012 – 2013 Because of costs associated with implementing and installing this technology, staff has chosen to put this on hold until there is greater demand.

Action E: Investigate electronic access keys for after-hours skywalk access.

Leader: Monette Harbeck / Robert Padmore 2012 – 2013 Because of costs associated with implementing and monitoring this type of system, the Parking & Skywalk System Board of Trustees have made the decision to not pur-sue this action.

Action F: Investigate software to allow the Emergency Operations Center to

“mass call/text/email” residents with updates during emergency condi-tions specific to their area of the city.

Leader: Jim Clark 2012 Quarter 4: Future CIP and currently investigating a subscription service.

2013 Quarter 1: Some services have been evaluated and evaluations are ongoing. Most of the popular services have ongoing maintenance costs. The Federal Government is working on Wireless Emergency Alerts that can be sent to all cell phones by emergency management. These would include Presidential Alerts, Imminent Threat Alerts, and Amber Alerts. All new cell phones have the capability of receiving these types of alerts with special ring tones and vibrations. Evaluation of the best system with the lowest cost continues. Quarter 2: Continue to evaluate products and services. Looking into the costs to develop an “APP” that could be downloaded onto smart phones and tablets.

8. Enhance and implement our community brand. – 1 year

Lead Dept.: Economic Development Supporting Depts.: Events Facilities

Action A: Encourage departmental buy-in to the “Grow” theme currently identi-

fied as the Sioux City brand with specific training for key City employ-ees.

Leader: Anne Westra 2012 Quarter 4: Continue to support City employees who work with department market-ing materials and encourage use of the “Grow” theme in their efforts. A specific ac-tion item from each department will be requested to show how each is incorporating the theme in 2013. 2013 Quarter 1: Unveiling of the new City Flower, Compass flower, at the 2013 Siouxland Garden Show held at the Sioux City Convention Center. The City sponsored the Garden Show as it fit well with the “Growing” theme. Staff hosted a large booth for the 3-day event and shared information on community gardens, recycling, and start-ing a business in Sioux City. Compass flower seed packets with the Growing Green Sioux City brand were distributed to attendees. Quarter 2: Addition of “Growing Healthy” used as tagline with City logo on promo-tion of Blue Zones Project promotions including bus signs and water billing inserts.

Action B: Develop a complimentary tourism branding initiative that attracts peo-

ple to visit Sioux City. Leader: Erika Newton / Anne Westra 2012 Quarter 4: No update at this time. 2013 Quarter 1: Tourism will focus on “I Love Sioux City” branding and also associating Sioux City with top entertainment acts that come to town.

Quarter 2: Partnership with Iowa Tourism Office to promote Sioux City events and attractions through a “rolling billboard” – an ABD delivery truck wrapped with vibrant images of the community. Branding continues to promote the message that Sioux City is the entertainment capital of Iowa. We will continue to build on this concept with the addition of the Hard Rock Casino downtown in July 2014.

9. Develop a marketing and social media plan that enhances resident and visitor en-gagement. – Ongoing

Lead Dept.: Economic Development Action A: Identify and use the most appropriate place for the promotional mes-

sage: radio, Tyson marquee, new Sioux City “app”, Pinterest, bus ads, radio, Facebook, Twitter, online newsletters.

Leader: Anne Westra 2012 Quarter 4: Utilized the “Growing Downtown” theme within the Fall/Winter 2012-13 City Progress newsletter, Snapshot e-newsletter updates, and presentations to local service groups relating to the recommendations from the IEDC Downtown Study. A plan is being made to determine focus and mediums for message. 2013 Quarter 1: Created a schedule of topics to build positive stories and video around a positive social media “buzz” focused on business start-ups, neighborhoods, and quality of life in Sioux City which is set for May 2013. Quarter 2: SiouxCityNow.com website created highlighting all great things happen-ing in Sioux City. A social media push to create awareness is to begin in Quarter 3.

Action B: Utilize YouTube and Public Access TV to focus on city services.

Leader: Tom Everett 2012 Quarter 4: SCFR Public Information Officer (PIO) will begin this project spring of 2013. 2013 Quarter 1: The YouTube project has been turned over to the training team. MFF Marchand is actively working to create a SCFR YouTube channel for training and communications. Quarter 2: A U-Tube “channel” has been established for SCFR. Currently it is being used for internal training purposes with future plans of creating a public section for promoting information about the department and safety messages.

10. Build upon downtown marketing campaign. – 1 year

Lead Dept.: Economic Development Action A: Work with Downtown Partners and regional partners to promote unique

downtown business advantages.

Leader: Anne Westra 2012 Quarter 4: Involved in brainstorming session hosted by Downtown Partners to iden-tify user information for a Downtown Sioux City mobile app. 2013 Quarter 1: Partnered to develop a “How to Start a Business in Downtown” booklet for new startups in Sioux City. Partnered on a $2,500 award for the Innovation Mar-ket with the recipient receiving complimentary space downtown for 6 months. Quarter 2: Emailed a short survey to downtown business and property owners ask-ing what social media (if any) is currently used and if assistance is needed. Staff will work to assist those who indicate a need.

11. Achieve International Accreditation for Sioux City Fire and Rescue.– 2 years

Lead Dept.: Fire Action A: Complete research and data.

Leader: Tom Everett 2012 Quarter 4: Research and Data is 90% complete. 2013 Quarter 1: AC Clark and FF Collins visited Iowa City to observe accreditation re-quirements. Additional reporting requirements are being assessed and implemented. Bi-weekly meetings have been established. Quarter 2: The Accreditation Team is finalizing reports for required data. Two mem-bers will attend a conference in Chicago in August 2013 for accreditation classes and to view the applicant review process of several departments applying for accredita-tion. The intent of SCFR is to bring in a mentor in the Fall/Winter of 2013 as the next step.

Action B: Host the accreditation assessment team in 2014.

Leader: Tom Everett 2012 Quarter 4: The team will visit Iowa City for re-accreditation in the spring 2013. The City will host the accreditation team spring/summer 2013. 2013 Quarter 1 & 2: Reference Action A above.

City Council Front – Keith Radig, Bob Scott, Mayor, John Fitch, Mayor Pro-Tem

Back – Tom Padgett, Rhonda Capron

City Manager Paul Eckert

Assistant City Manager

Robert Padmore

Department Directors Marty Dougherty, Jade Dundas, Tom Everett,

Al Harris-Fernandez, Steve Hansen, Bridey Hayes, Nicole Jensen-Harris, Karen Mackey, John Malloy,

Robert Padmore, Glenn Sedivy, Betsy Thompson, Doug Young

The City’s Mission Statement forms the foundation and main thrust of the Strategic Plan. The Mission Statement guides the Municipal Responsibilities of the City. The Municipal Responsibili-ties are carried out through the City’s operational plans, including the Operating Budget, Capital Improvement Projects, and departmental plans. These components will guide the City in imple-menting the four Strategic Focus Initiatives toward a “Thriving Sioux City!”

MISSION STATEMENT AND VALUES Our mission, at the City of Sioux City, is to create a dynamic and vital city by providing quality, cost-effective municipal services and by forming partnerships with residents and organizations in the constant pursuit of excellence and problem-solving. Residents and Employees We value our residents and coworkers as people who contribute ideas, energy, and commit-ment toward the betterment of the community. Employees are included in decision making at all levels and are treated with fairness and respect at all time. We believe good government de-pends on loyal employees. Trust We maintain the highest level of integrity and honesty in all our actions. We believe truthfulness will create trust within the organization and public trust can be achieved and preserved by mak-ing government open and accessible to those we serve. Balance We maintain proper equilibrium between responsive and responsible government services. We are sensitive to the diversity of those we serve. Empowerment We create an environment in which our citizens and employees are encouraged to use their ini-tiative and expertise in constructive problem-solving. We accept ownership and responsibility of decisions and celebrate the many accomplishments that such an environment creates. Creativity We seek continuous improvements in City services by using our creativity and by engaging in prudent risk-taking.

MUNICIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES QUALITY OF LIFE We will position Sioux City as a preferred community through marketing initiatives and growing local pride in our City. HEALTH AND SAFETY We will enhance public health and safety by maximizing the utilization of technology, improved community engagement, and improved communications and facilities. INFRASTRUCTURE We will invest in infrastructure to attract and retain business, spur residential growth and in-crease quality of life. PROGRESSIVE LEADERSHIP We will use formal and informal methods to engage the Council, our employees, and our cus-tomers to promote enhanced organizational engagement and commitment to our shared vision. ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY We will work with current business to create job growth and aggressively seek out opportunities to attract new economic growth.

OPERATIONAL PLANS The City’s day to day operations are guided through the implementation of its various opera-tional plans. These include but are not limited to the Operating Budget, the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), City Comprehensive Plan, Municipal Code, individual department strategic plans, and various neighborhood plans.

Documents

Aug. 5 Sioux City Council meeting