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Tom Pingle, the city's utilities director, told the council the plant's HVAC units have an average lifespan of about two years because hydrogen sulfide (H2S) in and around the plant corrodes coils and components. \"The H2S is so present and so concentrated there ... those don't last very long either,\" Pingle said, explaining the replacements.

Pingle said the city's planned phase 1 odor-control work, which he described as \"over $2,000,000 of odor control,\" should substantially increase the lifespan of HVAC units and improve worker health once installed. The contracts for rooftop units and for odor-control chemicals were listed on the consent agenda and approved as part of the bundle the council passed 5–0.

Council members discussed longer-term options including geothermal systems at other local facilities and asked staff and engineers to evaluate alternatives. \"I just wonder if there would be a more sustainable solution,\" a council member said, noting other local projects that used geothermal systems.

Staff said they are evaluating options and will bring information back; the transcript shows staff and council referenced other local facilities that adopted geothermal. Several purchase orders and service agreements tied to utilities maintenance and the wastewater plant appear on the consent agenda.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Sioux City Meeting - June 16, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The City Council approved consent-agenda contracts to replace rooftop HVAC units at the wastewater treatment plant and to renew odor-control services; utilities staff said hydrogen sulfide corrosion has reduced equipment lifespan and that a planned phase 1 odor-control investment of over $2 million should help.","taxTitle","Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa","taxId",3852,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6151191,"Sioux City Approves Modest Transit Fare Increase to Sustain Service",1160,853660,2014355,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5504896-700bbf79e4b3fe2c055df2762d1c6e30&start=853&end=2014","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5504896-700bbf79e4b3fe2c055df2762d1c6e30/thumbnail_853660.jpg","/articles/6151191/Sioux-City/Woodbury-County/Iowa/Sioux-City-Approves-Modest-Transit-Fare-Increase-to-Sustain-Service","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6151191-6e9abd9cb148daf6d315afba7914b8f6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771193893&Signature=Qk2OZAGmDSGSaQk7jb6riBW187r6SFwAsamo3nSbtZa9KQb9-FayQuk9I~fpzGOxBLktHE4plwEcWoWrt28hb1iVKqCGxvwkKHt1NOexJjClwUgwnoMOMN-2h1TTmZy7anz3XurOvhAMX9YZJZToxr-yo7BT3D8~weXKdQk05J0R58tN3K4p3x7wud1IddR4Kh2qvNaKqcQsmbgiJ7pCEYFfXG39bW6LtFBmS4oI9wSq9IGjvxJYxbbhhvBEGGi4BJNEIpBNvk1-ECOuGFRp5XyRKBV9mzYzViYs1WbNZDqya-lQvv3u6zLZoHnMtmFEQPjdqoYvOTurd7QCUHgAsQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sioux City City Council approved a consent agenda that included a resolution increasing fares for the Sioux City Transit system, moving the monthly unlimited-ride pass from $48 to $50.

Council members noted the transit board unanimously recommended the increase and that fares had not been raised since July 1, 2010. \"That will give us provided uninterrupted service,\" a council member said while explaining the rationale for the increase.

Staff said the increase was part of a broader review of all fare types and a comparison with regional transit systems, and that the city plans to implement a mobile fare-pay system this year; daily fares will be addressed after the mobile-pay rollout. The record shows officials cited rising labor, insurance and fuel costs as drivers for the adjustment.

Senior and disability day passes and student and token prices were not eliminated: the senior/disability day pass remains $2, the student pass remains $4 and tokens remain offered at the same price. Council members emphasized affordability: one council member noted the $2 monthly increase averages about 8 cents per day over six days of use. The council also said the transit board held a public hearing on the proposal but no members of the public attended.

The consent agenda containing the fare resolution and other items passed on a roll-call vote of 5–0: O'Kane, Janer, Scott, Waters and Moore voted aye.

The transcript does not record separate debate or a separate roll-call vote solely on the fare item; it was approved as part of the consent agenda.","The City Council approved a consent agenda that included a Sioux City Transit fare increase — the monthly unlimited ride pass will rise from $48 to $50; the transit board unanimously recommended the change and the consent agenda passed 5-0.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6151196,"Applicant Urges Creative Airline and Cargo Strategies for Sioux Gateway Col. Bud Day Airport",671,48405,719635,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5504896-700bbf79e4b3fe2c055df2762d1c6e30&start=48&end=719","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5504896-700bbf79e4b3fe2c055df2762d1c6e30/thumbnail_48405.jpg","/articles/6151196/Sioux-City/Woodbury-County/Iowa/Applicant-Urges-Creative-Airline-and-Cargo-Strategies-for-Sioux-Gateway-Col-Bud-Day-Airport","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6151196-aa592c06c59f4cc81da19440bb3ae15e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771193893&Signature=CgQZdzq80Jr6-Agyma7Z9r3SKGYmfqV2H1yMcIeYFzEyWWWTKLFB8vR1oOPgnDpo39Zy-pAfGW5ikGVKeLSMdIqWUdDyGYAIGTSCn7J80KmOUPEl2sRrjUAJ5i026z4geQhkx9Vz8msuh1EmRDpgVoSVQAjMcUBpzFmSShwGs4LRympMVa48O27lX-TAWpvlzUBClYy2LrtDx~CSMR6D1b2FZM67fSDiqbl0VsCpPUzSWXA0-0uINjTfHcR0a7LadGiwCJTPoO2zqclt-5AqkoLq2wl2D2vo6musRlYl~IkIEIshYrjk08oA0NEVgIom9ZnL8n5s-wxIERwZGEUfrg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Paul Baker, who applied to serve again on the Sioux Gateway Col. Bud Day Airport Board of Trustees, told the City Council he supports runway extension work tied to federal funding and urged the city to pursue new, creative strategies to grow commercial air service.

\"I would like to, volunteer to serve on the airport board for, a second stint,\" Baker said during his interview with the council. He said that even after runway and infrastructure work, the city must pursue marketing and partnership tactics to increase departures and destinations.

Baker told the council he had observed targeted services in other small regional markets and suggested Sioux City redirect some marketing dollars into air-service development. Among his suggestions were ticket-pooling arrangements with local businesses, targeted leisure-ticket promotions, pursuing seasonal service by discount or charter carriers and partnering with resort and hotel package programs to stimulate landings. \"We need to turn those [marketing dollars] into development dollars,\" he said.

Baker also pitched cargo and air-freight opportunities, saying the city's location could make it attractive for a cross-docking or centralized warehouse operation tied to air cargo flows. He recommended the airport and city consider business recruitment tied to cargo and freight services and asked the council to study aviation-related maintenance and medevac support markets.

Council members responded favorably during the interview, complimenting Baker's experience and “creative flow of ideas.” The council did not record a formal appointment or vote during the public interview portion recorded in the transcript.

Baker recommended formation of a nonprofit foundation to raise private or philanthropic funds to underwrite air-service development; during the interview he called it the \"Sioux Gateway Colonel Bud Day Airport Foundation\" as a potential vehicle for additional marketing or incentive funding. He also noted regional traveler behavior and carrier hubs as important factors in recruiting service, and urged persistence over time to build sufficient landings and passenger data to attract larger carriers.

No formal action on an appointment is recorded in the transcript. The airport-related items discussed at the meeting were part of an interview/public-appointment process rather than a council vote.","Paul Baker applied to rejoin the airport board and told the City Council he supports runway development and urged new marketing and partnership strategies to attract passenger and cargo service to Sioux Gateway Col. Bud Day Airport.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6151177,"Council Notes: City Manager Recruitment, Juneteenth, Rib Fest and Summer Events",178,1699315,1878265,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5504896-700bbf79e4b3fe2c055df2762d1c6e30&start=1699&end=1878","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5504896-700bbf79e4b3fe2c055df2762d1c6e30/thumbnail_1699315.jpg","/articles/6151177/Sioux-City/Woodbury-County/Iowa/Council-Notes-City-Manager-Recruitment-Juneteenth-Rib-Fest-and-Summer-Events","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6151177-0f58409d51745811d47b69c67637970a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771193893&Signature=RksH5rWB-SbD6~nAuoKJEuc~c0GDSB~WWBZTQR1pzFEzrXWBPeUjdxEiKy9zUWh6HClTfYViDc8Kn9j1qyDxxeL1JOeU3bzGpOCnZixCxDdE5MbEKclw8Slj95G335I-W-BkvLq3URmWFgQbWkqyv80gx6GTb85Mj4KH0FXV0I6UJBDGcKpjeGs23VfF-9Hyc00YzYXX~EfCvJGebQoMF3k4STSfmDWpqlv-E2jgAOD53pLKVKYOuExl5fEHdJlxAB4UzwSkOvPBYTUMjAMuMj1egoJRNnc3ONlTJ73U7ow2scuJB4~G9oTyQlLhF0cebYJ2cTIZJh5GWwxgDchFaA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Council members used the meeting to preview upcoming community events and administrative activities. The council plans to meet with the recruiting firm about the city manager search after the application period closed; members said they intend to make the process transparent.

Council members highlighted the Juneteenth celebration at the Sioux City Museum, a Rib Fest at Hard Rock benefiting Camp High Hopes, and the June Jam music events downtown. One council member warned attendees to stay hydrated and use sunscreen during an expected hot spell.

The mayor and council also noted municipal band and community events and closed the meeting by adjourning on a unanimous voice vote.

These remarks were delivered during mayor-and-council updates and are informational; no formal council actions related to these items were recorded in the transcript.","Council members previewed upcoming events including Juneteenth, Rib Fest and June Jam, and said they will meet with a recruiting firm to begin the city manager hiring process.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6151182,"Council Adopts Fireworks Ordinance Limiting Discharge to July 3–4 and New Local Rules",128,1531680,1660610,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5504896-700bbf79e4b3fe2c055df2762d1c6e30&start=1531&end=1660","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5504896-700bbf79e4b3fe2c055df2762d1c6e30/thumbnail_1531680.jpg","/articles/6151182/Sioux-City/Woodbury-County/Iowa/Council-Adopts-Fireworks-Ordinance-Limiting-Discharge-to-July-34-and-New-Local-Rules","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6151182-58e3a7ae8bfc8b9c70f7bc6a5933cd84/orig.mp4?Expires=1771193893&Signature=WDhT12tbfSKzgb~RMkPPjQYtoWcvQZMumFDL~lYq-STFoP6MlLxemDbkkwljCUBGeivmEkQ2Jgp5n-Bef1QgPFEjaPBNlF4zOSPlUPzv7bKtzEcbM-ZipDHM~atwuoFb7Ng4dSIBGf7COT4mQy3mqN4NbOuFEvCRbJtgP8nqjqgRUYCfFaRXqvsye1EsoLrsFoda2a~jRIpGeZyhrQDt0wKSUMa72W0E3bNZ3sY0Q4vMdX6uIyrRTy5AkfC4Ht8fzPMb3lrEDogLSuYwH~j64x3Xya351s7wN8C0FbDkTHYrNQ~B7FWvS9Gn-u9WKt0IKqFQm~Icc-GXpzP~jiyZRg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Council adopted an ordinance amending chapter 19.20 of the municipal code governing fireworks, specifying allowable days for consumer fireworks and preserving local discretion related to dangerous conditions.

City staff explained the ordinance limits consumer fireworks discharge to July 3 and July 4 and retains language allowing local authorities — such as the fire chief — to exercise discretion in dangerous conditions and to regulate commercial fireworks. A staff member noted overlap with state law but said the city ordinance provides local enforcement and specific allowable days.

Council members debated whether to defer to state enforcement. \"If we don't change this, you just have to arrest them under state charges,\" a council member said referencing enforcement options. Staff replied the city-level ordinance is still needed to designate allowed days and to preserve local authority under the code.

Council members voted to waive the rules for immediate consideration and approved second and third readings; roll-call votes recorded unanimous ayes.

The transcript records the procedural readings and the council's unanimous votes, but does not show later enforcement details or amendments to the municipal code beyond the readings recorded at the meeting.","The City Council adopted an ordinance amending chapter 19.20 of the municipal code to specify allowable consumer fireworks days and retain local discretion for dangerous conditions; the ordinance passed on second and third readings.","actionData","errors"]

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