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Volunteer asks Sioux City to fix Pierce Mansion damage allegedly caused by sanitation vehicle
Summary
Volunteer and structural engineer Robin Shiro asked the council to investigate and repair damage to the Pierce Mansion she says was caused by the city's sanitation contractor; staff said they will follow up with trustees and staff.
Robin Shiro, a volunteer and structural engineer who works with the Pierce Mansion, urged the council to investigate structural damage she said was caused when a sanitation truck struck a wall two years ago and to help secure repairs for the historic property.
Shiro said the mansion lacks funds to cover the damage and that, despite her efforts to bring estimates and solutions, repairs have not been completed. She told the council she had obtained photos and had tried to get multiple estimates to present to the trustees, but that progress had stalled.
Council members acknowledged the complaint and said staff would follow up with the museum trustees and with facilities staff to investigate the incident and available remedies. The council did not take formal action at the meeting but asked staff to look into the vendor, insurance coverage and possible repair options.
