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Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Multiple Sioux Gateway Airport improvement projects approved
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — The Sioux City City Council approved multiple projects on Monday to continue making improvements to the Sioux Gateway Airport. Council members approved plans for the replacement of the Gate 2 Passenger Boarding Bridge. According to city documents, the project also includes building a new passenger boarding bridge (PBB) foundation, installing a new apron-drive PBB, and a new fixed section. The replacement project is also set to have associated electrical and HVAC upgrades to support the new infrastructure for the bridge. New fee structure approved for Sioux City Marina Officials said the funds for the project will be covered by using an Federal Aviation Administration grant with a 95% to 5% cost share. The estimated cost of the project is $1.4 council also approved plans for the South Apron Reconstruction Phase 1 Project. This will include the reconstruction of a part of the South General Aviation Apron. City documents indicate that this phase will have around 1,360 square yards of composite pavement removed and 1,040 square yards of 18-inch subgrade preparation and treatment. Then, the area will be resurfaced with 1,0404 square yard of concrete pavement and about 20 tons of asphalt. The reconstruction project is set to cost $555,509. Both projects are scheduled to have biddings on May 8. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sioux City appoints interim city manager after Padmore's retirement
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — The City of Sioux City has appointed an interim city manager as it searches for a permanent replacement. The city council voted Monday afternoon to appoint Assistant City Manager Mike Collett as interim city manager after former city manager Bob Padmore retired from his position Friday. Collett also serves as the director for Administrative Services, Sioux Gateway Airport/Brigadier General Bud Day Field, and transit departments. With his new interim role, he will also oversee the daily operations of the city. Sioux City Mayor Bob Scott said that Collett has been an essential part of the Sioux City leadership team for years. 'His knowledge of the City's operations makes him the perfect choice to step into this role during this transition period,' Scott said in a statement in part. Sioux City seeking input on 2026-2029 Strategic Plan Sioux City's city council has contracted MGT Impact Solutions to conduct a national search for a new city manager. The search is expected to happen over the next few months, a release said. Padmore served the City of Sioux City for more than 25 years and announced his retirement in January. The city celebrated his retirement on Thursday. As city manager, Padmore is credited for helping implement projects like the Seaboard Triumph Foods Expo Center, Cone Park, and the trail system expansion. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
