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Brookings City Council
December 9, 2014
The Brookings City Council held a meeting on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at 5:00
p.m., at City Hall with the following members present: Mayor Tim Reed, Council
Members Keith Corbett, Dan Hansen, Ope Niemeyer, John Kubal, Tom Bezdichek, and
Jael Thorpe. City Attorney Steve Britzman, City Manager Jeffrey Weldon, and City
Clerk Shari Thornes were also present.
Executive Session. A motion was made by Council Member Hansen, seconded by
Council Member Corbett, to enter into Executive Session at 5:00 p.m. for purposes of
discussing the qualifications, competence, performance, character or fitness of any
public officer or employee or prospective public officer or employee with the City Clerk
and City manager present. All present voted yes; motion carried. A motion was made
by Council Member Tim Reed, seconded by Council Member Dan Hansen, to exit
Executive Session at 5:50 p.m. All present voted yes; motion carried. _
Consent Aqenda: Historic Preservation Commission appointments were removed
from the Consent Agenda. A motion was made by Council Member Hansen, seconded
by Council Member Corbett, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. The motion
carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Reed, Bezdichek, Corbett, Hansen, Kubal,
Niemeyer; Thorpe was not present.
3.A. Action to approve the agenda as amended.
3.B. Action to approve the November 25 City Council Minutes.
3.C. Action on various appointments to City Boards, Committees and
Commissions. Board of Adjustment: reappoint Jere Hieb, Lynn James Mennis (1 st
Alternate) and Eric Youmans (2nd Alternate) (terms 1/1/2015-1/1/2018); Board of
Health: reappoint Paul Irwin and Tricia Matson-Buus (terms 1/1/2015-1/1/2018);
Brookings Committe for People who have Disabilities: reappoint Lonnie Bayer, Dave
Miller, Jessie Kuechenmeister, Nancy Hartenhoff-Crooks, Nadine Gjerde, and Alan
Davis (terms 1/1/2015-1/1/2018); Brookings Health Systems Board of Trustees:
reappoint Walter Wosje (term 1/1/2015-1/1/2018); Business Improvement District#1
Board: reappoint Bob Johnson (term 1/1/2015-1/1/2018); Human Rights Committee:
reappoint Lawrence Novotny, Patty Bacon, Chandradhar Dwivedi (terms 1/1/2015-
1/1/2018); Library Board: reappoint Janell Hoffelt and Bill Gengler (terms 1/1/2015-
1/1/2018); Sustainability Council: reappoint Jane Hegland, Mike Lockrem and Bob
McGrath (terms 1/1/2015-1/1/2018); Swiftel Center Advisory Committee: reappoint Tom
Coughlin (term 1/1/2015-1/1/2018); Traffic Safety Committee: reappoint Carol
Rettkowski (Chamber Representative), James Weiss (Industry Representative), and
Gary Gramm (Senior Citizens Representative) (terms 12/31/2014-12/31/2017).
3.D. Action to cancel the December 16 City Council Meeting.
3.E. Action on Resolution 14-106, a Resolution declaring old safety house
surplus property.
Resolution No. 14-106 - Resolution Declaring Fire Department Equipment as Surplus
Whereas, the City of Brookings is the owner of the following described equipment
formerly used at the City of Brookings Fire Department: Old Safety House — Fixed
Asset Number 101-0055
Whereas, the City Manager is hereby authorized to donate said surplus property; and
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the governing body of the City of Brookings, South
Dakota, that this property be declared surplus property according to SDCL Chapter 6-
13.
3.F. Action on Resolution 14-107, a Resolution authorizing check write-ofFs for
the Brookings Municipal Liquor Store.
Resolution No 14-107 - Resolution authorizing check write-off for the Brookings
Municipal Liquor Store
Whereas, The Brookings Municipal Liquor Store has received a total amount of$27.21
in insufficient funds and no account checks; and
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Whereas, these checks and bilis have been processed for coilection with the States
Attorney and Sheriff s Office and have been considered uncollectible;
Now, Therefore Be It Resolved that the following checks totaling $27.21 for the Liquor
Store be determined as uncollectible and removed from the records. Such checks will
be retained by the State's Attorney Office to support possible subsequent collection of
that debt: 09-21-2013 Tristan C Jacobson $15.44; 01-14-2014 Robert Koch, Lisa Koch
$11.77, for a totaf of$27.21.
3.G. Action on Resolution 14-112, a Resolution authorizing Change Order No. 5A
(Final) for Brookings Runway Re-Alignment Project (Phase IA), AIP #3-46-0005-
025-2012; Loiseau Construction, Inc.
Resolution 14-112 -A Resolution authorizing Change Order No. 5A, Final, for Brookings
Runway Re-Alignment Project (Phase IA), AIP #3-46-0005-025-
2012; Loiseau Construction, Inc.
Be It Resolved by the City Council that the following change order be allowed for
Brookings Runway Re-Alignment Project (Phase IA), AIP #3-46-0005-025-2012,
Construction Change Order Number 5A (Final): Adjust bid quantities to as constructed
quantities at the associated unit bid prices for a total change of$0.00 to the contract to
close out the project.
3.H.Action on Resolution 14-118, a Reso(ution authorizing Change Order No. 4 for
Brookings Runway Re-Alignment Project (Phase 2), AIP #3-46-0005-026-2013;
Bowes Construction, Inc.
Resolution 14-118 -A Resolution authorizing Change Order No. 4 for Brookings
Runway Re-Alignment Project (Phase 2), AIP #3-46-0005-026-2013; Bowes
Construction, Inc.
Be It Resolved by the City Council that the following change order be allowed for
Brookings Runway Re-Alignment Project (Phase 2), AIP #3-46-0005-026-2013,
Construction Change Order Number 4, Bowes Construction, Inc.: Adjust the contract
from bid item quantities to as-constructed quantities and for additional work for
temporary taxiway marking, construction safety plan modification, remova! and disposa!
of 48" RCP storm sewer, Furnish a 2' x 3' Type B Inlet, 18" RCP; RCP storm sewer and
flared end for a total decrease of$2,467.06 to the project. Extend contract time by 210
calendar days to June 12, 2015.
3.I.Action to approve Resolution 14-117, a Resolution authorizing Change Order
No. 1 (Final) for 2014-08STt Street Maintenance and Overlay Project; Bowes
Construction, Inc.
Resolution 14-117 - Resolution Authorizing Change Order No. 1 (Final) for 2014-08ST1
Street Maintenance and Overlay Project; Bowes Construction, Inc.
Be It Resolved by the City Council that the following change order be allowed for 2014-
08STI, Street Maintenance and Overlay Project: Construction Change Order Number 1
(Final): Adjust plan quantities to as-constructed quantities and additional work for traffic
signal conduit re-route, sawed in detector loops, and 220 feet of 8" PVC for the airport
taxilane for a total decrease of$23,952.39 to the contract to close out the project.
Quarterlv Financial Report from Brookinqs Health Svstem. Representatives of
Brookings Health Systems provided the City Council and public with a financial report
and update on current and pending issues.
Report on concept of net-meterinq for self-qenerated electrical sales to electrical
qrid. Representatives of Brookings Municipal Utilities and Missouri River Energy
Services provided the City Council with information about net-metering. Net metering is
a concept whereby small, private electrical generators sell to the local utility provider
excess electricity. This concept was identified by the Sustainability Council's
benchmark study.
Resolution 14-108. A motion was made by Council Member Hansen, seconded by
Council Member Kubal, that Resolution 14-108, a Resolution authorizing Change Order
No. 9 for Brookings Runway Re-Alignment Project (Phase 1), AIP #3-46-0005-025-
2012; Loiseau Construction, Inc. be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 7 - Reed, Bezdichek, Corbett, Hansen, Kubal, Niemeyer, and Thorpe.
Resolution 14-108 - a Resolution authorizing Change Order No. 9 for Brookings
Runway Re-Alignment Project (Phase I), AIP #3-46-0005-025-2012
Loiseau Construction, Inc.
Be It Resolved by the City Council that the following change order be allowed for
Brookings Runway Re-Alignment Project (Phase I), AIP #3-46-0005-025-2012,
Construction Change Order Number 9: Adjust plan quantities to as-constructed
quantities and additional work for additional seeding for the equalization basins for a
total increase of$7,474.15 to the current contract price. Adjust contract time by 304
calendar days to extend completion date to June 15, 2015.
Resolution 14-109. A motion was made by Council Member Hansen, seconded by
Council Member Corbett, that Resolution 14-109, a Resolution awarding a contract for
the purchase of a Six Yard Rear Load Garbage Truck be approved. The motion carried
by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Reed, Bezdichek, Corbett, Hansen, Kubal, Niemeyer,
and Thorpe.
Resolution No. 14-109 - Resolution Awarding Bids Rear Load Garbage Truck
Whereas, the City of Brookings has received three bids on November 25th, 2014 for
one (1) 2015 Rear Load 6 yard garbage Truck: Sanitation Products, Inc Sioux Falls, SD
with a bid of$115,750.00, trade-in value of$15,000.00 for a total cost of$100,750.00;
Northern Truck, Sioux Falls, SD with a bid of$93,992.00, trade-in value of$12,000.00,
for a total cost of$81,992.00; and KOIS Equipment, Commerce City, CO with a bid of
$89,618.00, trade-in value of $6,000.00, for a total cost of$83,618.00.
The bids from Northern Truck and KOIS Equipment were rejected because they did not
meet the bid specifications.
Now Therefore, Be it Resolved that the bid firom Sanitation Products, Inc. in the amount
of$100,750.00 be accepted.
Resofution 14-110. A motion was made by Council Member Hansen, seconded by
Council Member Corbett, that Resolution 14-110, a Resolution to approve the purchase
for a Police SUV Vehicle off of state contract be approved. The motion carried by the
following vote: Yes: 7 - Reed, Bezdichek, Corbett, Hansen, Kubal, Niemeyer, and
Thorpe.
Resolution No. 14-110 - Resolution Awarding Bid for Police SUV
Whereas, the City of Brookings opened bids for Police Vehicles on Tuesday, November
18, 2014 at 1:30 pm at the Brookings City and County Government Center; and
Whereas, the City of Brookings has received the following state bid for Police Vehicle:
Biltion Motors in Sioux Falls: $32,430. for an unmarked Sport Utility Vehicle (SU�.
Now Therefore, Be {t Resolved that the low bid of$32,430 for the Police SUV from
Billion Motors in Sioux Falls be accepted.
Resolution 14-115. A motion was made by Council Member Hansen, seconded by
Council Member Kubal, that Resolution 14-115, a Resolution Awarding a Contract for
Purchase of One New Skid-Steer Loader with Snowblower for Brookings Parks,
Recreation and Forestry Dept. be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Reed, Bezdichek, Corbett, Hansen, Kubal, Niemeyer, and Thorpe.
Resolution No. 14-115 - Resolution Awarding a Contract for Purchase of One New Skid-
Steer Loader with Snowblower for Brookings Parks, Recreation and Forestry Dept.
Whereas, the City of Brookings held a bid letting at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2,
2014; and
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Whereas, the City of Brookings has received the following bids for One New Skid-Steer
Loader with Snowblower: Butler Machinery, Sioux Falls, SD, with a bid of$59,923.00
for a Caterpillar 272D XHP; Schuneman Equipment, Brookings, SD, with a bid of
$58,772.74 for a John Deere 332E; and Bobcat of Brookings, Brookings, SD, with a bid
of$48,500.42 for a Bobcat S750.
Now Therefore, Be it Resolved that the bid from Bobcat of Brookings of Brookings, SD
in the amount of$48,500.42 be accepted.
The capital budget for this expenditure is $50,000.00.
Resolution 14-116. A motion was made by Council Member Hansen, seconded by
Council Member Corbett, that Resolution 14-116, a Resolution authorizing Change
Order No. 3 for Brookings Runway Re-Alignment Project (Phase 2), A!P #3-46-0005-
026-2013; Muth Electric, Inc. be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Reed, Bezdichek, Corbett, Hansen, Kubal, Niemeyer, and Thorpe.
Resolution 14-116 -A Resolution authorizing Change Order No. 3 for Brookings
Runway Re-Alignment Project (Phase 2), AIP #3-46-0005-026-2013; Muth Electric, Inc.
Be It Resolved by the City Council that the following change order be allowed for
Brookings Runway Re-Alignment Project (Phase 2), AIP #3-46-0005-026-2013,
Construction Change Order Number 3, Muth Electric, Inc.: Adjust the contract
quantities to as-constructed quantities and for additional work for MALSR groundwater
pumping, re-aiming MALSR lamps, and fence and grounding for the outer marker for a
total increase of$18,120.59 to the project. Adjust the contract time by 322 calendar
days to July 3, 2015.
Resofution 14-1'19. A motion was made by Council Member Hansen, seconded by
Council Member Corbett, that Resolution 14-119, a Resolution awarding a contract for
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for the Fire Dept. be approved. The motion
carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Reed, Bezdichek, Corbett, Hansen, Kubal,
Niemeyer, and Thorpe.
Resolution No. 14-119 - Resolution Awarding Bids on Self-Contained Breathing
Apparatus (SCBA)
Whereas, the City of Brookings held a bid letting at 1:30 pm on Tuesday, December 2,
2014; and
Whereas, the City of Brookings has received the following bids for Self-Contained
Breathing Apparatus: Feld Fire Bid of$219,467.64 including Deduct for Trade-in -
$14,000.00. Contingent upon delivery of a minimum of 21 SCBA's by the end of 2014.
Allegiant Emergency Services Bid of$250,545.00 with Deduct for Trade-in -$35,000,
plus Add-in for Aerial PlatForm $2,850. Final Bid of$218,395.00.
Now Therefore, Be It Resolved that the bid of$219,467.64 of Feld Fire be accepted.
Resolution 14-120. A motion was made by Councif Member Hansen, seconded by
Council Member Niemeyer, that Resolution No. 14-120, a Resolution awarding a 5-Year
Contract for Lease of 40 Golf Carts for Brookings Parks, Recreation and Forestry Dept.
(EdgeBrook Go1f Course) be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7
- Reed, Bezdichek, Corbett, Hansen, Kubal, Niemeyer, and Thorpe.
Resolution No. 14-120 - Resolution awarding a 5-Year Contract for Lease of 40 Golf
Carts for Brookings Parks, Recreation and Forestry Dept. (EdgeBrook Golf Course).
Whereas, the City of Brookings held a bid letting at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2,
2014; and
Whereas, the City of Brookings has received one bid for a 5-Year Contract for Lease of
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40 Goif Carts for Brookings Parks, Recreation and Forestry Dept. (EdgeBrook Go(f
Course): Hidden Valley Golf Carts, Brandon, SD with a bid on 40 Carts of$27,894.64
each year, for a Total Bid of$139,473.20 (5 years), and a Tournament Fleet bid of$40
per day/per cart.
Now Therefore, Be It Resolved that the bid from Hidden Valley Golf Carts of Brandon,
SD in the amount of$139,473.20 and $40 per day/per cart be
accepted.
The 2015-19 EdgeBrook CIP Budget for this expenditure is $132,000 for five years
($26,000-26,500 each year).
First Readina — Ordinance 14-029. A first reading and introduction was held on
Ordinance 14-029, an Ordinance Revising Division 3 of Chapter 82 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Brookings and Pertaining to Speed Zones on Main avenue
South in the City of Brookings. Public Hearing: January 13, 2015.
Ordinance 14-026. A motion was made by Council Member Hansen, seconded by
Council Member Niemeyer, that Ordinance 14-026, an Ordinance Authorizing A
Supplemental Appropriation to the 2014 Budget For the Purpose of Providing Additional
Funds for the Operation of the City be approved. The motion carried by the following
vote: Yes: 7 - Reed, Bezdichek, Corbett, Hansen, Kubal, Niemeyer, and Thorpe.
Ordinance 14-027. A motion was made by Council Member Kubal, seconded by
Council Member Corbett, that Ordinance 14-027, an Ordinance to Rezone Lot B, Block
1, Hunter's Ridge Addition from a Residence R-1A District to a Residence R-1 B District
be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Reed, Bezdichek,
Corbett, Hansen, Kubal, Niemeyer, and Thorpe.
Annual Liquor &Wine Alcohol License Renewals. A motion was made by Council
Member Hansen, seconded by Council Member Corbett, that the Liquor and Wine
Alcohol License Renewals for 2015 be approved: Liquor (Off-Sale): Brookings
Municipal Liquor Store, 780 22nd Ave. So. Liquor (On-Sale): Fireside Inc., 2515 E. 6th
St.; Applebee's / Porter Apple Co. B Inc., 3001 LeFevre Dr.; BraVo's Inc., 610 Medary
Ave.; Buffalo Wild Wings Bar & Grill, 1721 6th St.; Cubby's Sports Bar & Grill / GDT
tnc., 307 Main Ave.; Danny's / David Olson Inc., 703 Main Ave. So.; Elks Brookings
Lodge #1490, 516 4th St.; Jim's Tap, 309 Main Ave.; Lantern Lounge / Half Pint
Enterprise Inc, 303 3rd St.; 9 Bar Nightclub / Nine Inc., 303 Main Ave.; Old Market
Eatery/The Lee Group, 424 5th St.; Park Hospitality, Inc., 2500 6th St.; Pheasant Cafe
& Lounge, 726 Main Ave. So.; Pints & Quarts, 313 Main Ave.; Prairie Lanes Inc., 722
Western Ave.; Ram & O'Hare's Ent LLC/The Ram, 327 Main Ave.; Ray's Corner/
Fergen Enterprises Inc., 401 Main Ave.; Skinner's Pub Inc., 300 Main Ave.; Sully's lrish
Pub/B&L Sullivan Inc., 421 Main Ave.; VFW GEO Dokken Post 2118, 520 Main Ave.
Restaurant (On-Sale): Whiskey Creek Wood Fire Grill/Brookings Steak Co. LLC, 621
32nd Ave. Wine (On-Off Sale): Aramark/McCrory Gardens Visitors Center, 6th St. &
22nd Ave.; BraVo's Inc., 610 Medary Ave.; Brookings Municipal Liquor Store, 780 22nd
Ave. So.; Carpy's Pub, 714 22nd Ave. So.; Children's Museum of South Dakota, 521
4th St.; CHS, Inc. /Zip Trip #63, 1005 6th St.; CHS, Inc. /Zip Trip #64, 3045 LeFevre
Dr.; Cottonwood Coffee Inc., 1710 6th St.; Guadalajara, 1715 6th St., Suite F; Hy-Vee
Food Store, 700 22nd Ave.; Krave, Inc., 1040 22nd Ave. So.; New Sake, Inc., 724 22nd
Ave. So.; Old Sanctuary, 928 4th St.; Pheasant Cafe & Lounge, 726 Main Ave. So.;
Schoon's Pump N' Pak South, 1205 Main Ave. So.; Skinner's Pub Inc., 300 Main Ave.;
Swiftef Center, 824 32nd Ave.; Wal-Mart Supercenter#1538, 2233 6th St. The motion
carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Reed, Bezdichek, Corbett, Hansen, Kubal,
Niemeyer, and Thorpe.
Resolution 14-105. A motion was made by Council Member Corbett, seconded by
Council Member Hansen, that Resolution 14-105, a Resolution authorizing the City
Manager to sign an On-Off Sale Wine Operating Agreement for MN LCC, Italian
Garden, Mark Thompson, owner, 1300 Main Ave. So., Brookings, SD be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Reed, Bezdichek, Corbett, Hansen, Kubal,
Niemeyer, and Thorpe.
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Resolution No. 14-105 - Italian Garden, MN LLC —Wine Operating Agreement
Be It Resolved by the City of Brookings, South Dakota, that the City Council hereby
approves a Lease Agreement for the Operating Liquor Management Agreement for
Wine between the City of Brookings and Mark Thompson, owner, Italian Garden, MN
LLC, for the purpose of a liquor manager to operate the On-Sale Establishment or
business for and on behalf of the City of Brookings at 1300 Main Avenue South, also
known as Italian Garden.
Be It Further Resolved that the City Manager be authorized to execute the Agreement
on behalf of the City, which shall be for a period of five (5) years, with a renewal for
another five (5) years.
Resolution 14-113. A motion was made by Council Member Kubal, seconded by
Council Member Thorpe, that Resolution No. 14-113, a Resolution authorizing the
placement of 4-Way Stop Signs at the Intersection of 32nd Street South and Main
Avenue South be approved. Public Comment: M.K. Hugghins, Paul Moriarty, Lonnie
Ammann.
A motion was made by Council Member Hansen, seconded by Council Member
Corbett, to table Resolution 14-113 to the January 27, 2015 City Council Meeting. The
motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Reed, Bezdichek, Corbett, Hansen, Kubal,
Niemeyer, and Thorpe.
Resolution 14-114. A motion was made by Council Member Hansen, seconded by
Council Member Thorpe, that Resolution 14-114, a Resolution authorizing Changing the
Names of 13th Avenue, 16th Avenue, and 11th Street, and strike 8th Street and ZOth
Avenue.
A motion to amend was made by Council Member Niemeyer, seconded by Council
Member Bezdichek, that 13th Avenue and 16th Avenue south of 8th Street would
remain as they are. The motion failed by the following vote: Yes: 2 — Kubal, and
Niemeyer; No: 5 — Reed, Bezdichek, Corbett, Hansen, and Thorpe.
On the main motion, the motion passed by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Reed, Bezdichek,
Corbett, Hansen, Kubal, Niemeyer, and Thorpe.
Resolution 14-114 -A Resolution authorizing Changing the Names of 8th Street, 20th
Avenue, 13th Avenue, 16th Avenue, and 11th Street.
Whereas, the City Council is authorized under Article I, Section 74-1 to change the
names of streets within the city; and
Whereas, the City Council has received a request to change the names of portions of
8th Street, 20th Avenue, 13th Avenue, 16th Avenue and 11th Street.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the governing body that the following changes be
made:
Old street name: 13th Avenue north of 6th Street/ New street name: Campanile Avenue
Old street name: 16th Avenue north of 6th Street/ New street name: Jackrabbit Avenue
Old street name: 11th Street east of 16th Avenue / New street name: University
Boulevard
Abutting legal descriptions: To be inserted after approval of the resolution.
The City Clerk is directed to file a copy of this resolution with the Brookings County
Register of Deeds Office and to request that the above referenced plat(s) be notated
with the new street names and a reference to this resolution be added describing the
proper miscellaneous record.
Brookinas Transportation Steerina Committee Recommendation Reqardin�
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Hiqhwav 14 (6th Street) from Main Avenue to Medarv Avenue. A motion was made
by Mayor Reed, seconded by Council Member Bezdichek, that the Brookings
Transportation Steering Committee Report be accepted, but not the Transportation
Steering Committee's recommendation, nor the SDDOT's proposed plans. Public
Comment: Carl Kline, Lawrence Novotny, Jeanette Bare, Pat Fishback, Paul Moriarty,
Patty Bacon, and Caleb Evenson. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 -
Reed, Bezdichek, Corbett, Hansen, Kubal, Niemeyer, and Thorpe.
Resolution 14-111. A motion was made by Council Member Hansen, seconded by
Council Member Niemeyer, that Resolution 14-111, a Resolution in support of SDML
legislation supporting a Local-Option Sales Tax dedicated to infrastructure
improvements be approved to include a statement that the South Dakota Municipal
League would look at not adding this tax to food. The motion carried by the following
vote: No: 1 —Thorpe; Yes: 6 - Reed, Bezdichek, Corbett, Hansen, Kubal, and Niemeyer.
Resolution 14-111 -A Resolution supporting Enabling Legislation authorizing a
Local Option Additional Penny of Municipal Sales Tax with the approval of voters for
Specific Infrastructure Projects
Whereas, the South Dakota Municipal League (SDML) intends to pursue legislation
during the 2015 Legislative Session to provide municipalities with an additional tool to
finance needed infrastructure; and
Whereas, the ability to adequately finance necessary and desirable capital improvement
and infrastructure items for a community's economic vitality and quality of life are
among the most significant long-range financial challenges facing cities; and
Whereas, efforts to generate sufficient revenue for capital infrastructure projects should
be flexible and responsive to the needs of the local municipality; and
Whereas, efforts to generate such revenue should be retained as a local option at the
discretion of the local municipality to enhance local control and be authorized in a
manner with local approval and transparent to the community.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the City Council of the City of Brookings, South
Dakota supports legislation during the 2015 Legislative Session authorizing
municipalities to approve an increase in the local sales tax in an amount not to exceed
one penny with such revenue dedicated to costs associated with specific capital
expenditures and infrastructure improvements provided that:
(1)The City Council adopts an ordinance specifying the proposed use of the tax and
its estimated cost, the revenue rate of the sales tax not to exceed one percent,
and term in years proposed for the collection of the proposed use.
(2)The voters of the City of Brookings approve by a majority vote at a regular or
special election the imposition of a sales tax commensurate with the ordinance.
(3)Revenue from this additional amount shall sunset when sufficient revenue has
been generated to pay the costs, or the term as provided by the ordinance and
pubiic vote, whichever is sooner.
(4)Revenue from this amount shall only be used for the proposed use as provided by
the ordinance and public vote.
(5)The base for this additional tax would not include food.
Citv Mana�er 2015 Comuensation Packaqe. A motion was made by Mayor Reed,
seconded by Council Member Corbett, that the 2015 City Manager Compensation
Package increasing annual compensation by 4%, from $141,887.05 to $147,562.53, an
increase of$5,675.48. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Reed,
Bezdichek, Corbett, Hansen, Kubal, Niemeyer, and Thorpe.
Citv Council Topics for Future Discussion. A motion was made by Council Member
Thorpe, seconded by Mayor Reed, that staff be directed to do a Traffic Study of 32nd
Street and 22nd Avenue and investigate the need of a stop sign and report at the
January 27, 2015 City Council Meeting. Motion passes with the following vote: Yes: 7 -
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Reed, Bezdichek, Corbett, Hansen, Kubal, Niemeyer, and Thorpe.
Adiourn. A motion was made by Councif Member Kubal, seconded by Council Member
Hansen, that the meeting e adjourned at 9:48 p.m. The motion carried by a unanimous
vote.
CITY OF BROOKINGS
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