The Sioux Center City Council received a report Monday that construction will soon start on the second phase of the Highway 75 reconstruction project. Message boards will be posted indicating a detour to avoid the construction area that begins at 13th Street south, moving north with the goal of completing reconstruction at 2nd Street south by the end of this year. Phase 2 work is scheduled to begin the last week of March – weather permitting. Work to complete phase 1 reconstruction from 20th Street south to 13th Street south will begin in early April.
In other council news, New Homestead Executive Director, Crystallyn Sterler presented her annual report highlighting the New Homestead’s high-performance status with HUD. The New Homestead remains at capacity with their apartments and homes. Sterler stated concerns over upcoming qualification requirement changes HUD is making, which could affect some residents.
The city council approved a 28E agreement for law enforcement which clarifies working relationships between the various law enforcement agencies in the area. The agreement states that whenever the agencies work together, each department is responsible for their own resources and liability.
The city council approved a resolution of support for the Southeast Bike Trail extension, which assists in the application for an Iowa Transportation Alternatives Program or TAP Grant. The letter of support serves as a required commitment from the city, providing approval, written assurance that the city will maintain the trail, and a financial commitment. The Southeast Bike Trail extension runs from the Sioux Center Health and Woodbridge area south to 20th Street SE, then west to Highway 75. The estimated cost for the extension is $1.1 million.
The city council reviewed the fiscal year 2024-25 Enterprise Fund Budget and set a public hearing date of March 27, the next city council meeting, for the fiscal 2024-25 Property Tax Levy.
