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Brookings City Council
December 15, 2015
The Brookings City Council held a meeting on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at 6:00
p.m., at City Hall with the following members present: Mayor Tim Reed, Council
Members Keith Corbett, Dan Hansen, Ope Niemeyer, Patty Bacon, Jael Thorpe, and
Scott Meyer. City Attorney Steve Britzman, City Manager Jeffrey Weldon and City Clerk
Shari Thornes were also present.
Consent Aqenda. Introduction of Dan Brettschneider, new Parks, Recreation &
Forestry Director, was added to the agenda. A motion was made by Council Member
Hansen, seconded by Council Member Meyer, to approve the Consent Agenda as
amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Reed, Corbett, Hanser�,
Niemeyer, Meyer, Thorpe, and Bacon.
3.A. Ac#ion to approve the agenda, as amended.
3.B. Action to approve the November 10, November 17, and November 24 City
Council Minutes.
3.C. Action on various appointments to City Board, Committee, and
Commissions: Board of Adjustment: appoint Lynn James Mennis, appoint Eric
Youmans as 1St Alternate, appoint George Houtman as 2"d Alternate (term 1/1/2016-
1/1/2019); Board of Appeals: reappoint Spence Hawley, appoint Paul Sahr (terms
1/1/2016-1/1/2019); Brookinqs Committee for People who have Disabilities: reappoint
Sylvia Buboltz (term 1/1/2016-1/1/2019); Brookinqs Health Svstem Board of Trustees:
reappoint Justin Sell, reappoint Dick Peterson, reappoint Dr. Andrew Ellsworth (Medical
Staff Appointment) (terms 1/1/2016-1/1/2019); Business Improvement District#1 Board:
reappoint Tom Richter, reappoint Jennifer Johnson (terms 1/1/2016-1/1/2019); Historic
Preservation Commission: appoint Virginia James (term 1/1/2016-1/1/2019); Human
Rights Commission: reappoint Penny Hauffe, appoint Laura Renee Chandler (terms
1/1/2016-1/1/2019); Library Board: appoint Deb Waltman (term 1/1/2016-1/1/2019);
Planninq Commission: appoint Alan Johnson, appoint Sara Lum, appoint Tanner Aiken
(terms 12/31/2015-12/31/2020); Sustainabilitv Council: reappoint Paul Peterson,
reappoint Norma Nusz Chandler, reappoint Benjamin Kleinjan, reappoint Alvaro Garcia,
reappoint Stephanie Aure (terms 1/1/2016-1/1/2019); Swiftel Center Advisorv
Committee: reappoint Rod Schaefer (term 1/1/2016-1/1/2019); Traffic Safetv
Committee: reappoint Gregg Jorgenson, reappoint Shayn Damm, reappoint Matt
Bartley, reappoint Skip Webster (terms 12/31/2015-12/31/2018).
3.D. Action to approve Volunteer Listing for Work Comp Coverage. Volunteers for
the City of Brookings for 2015 were recognized and it is the intent of the City Council to
cover these volunteers for work comp purposes. The list is on file at the City of
Brookings City Clerk's Office.
3.E. Action on Resolution 15-128, a Resolution authorizing Change Order No. 1
(Final) for 2015-08STI Street Maintenance and Overlay Project; Bowes
Construction, Inc.
Resolution 15-128 - Resolution Authorizing Change Order No. 1, Final,
for 2015-08STI Street Maintenance and Overlay Project; Bowes Construction, Inc.
Be It Resolved by the City Council that the following change order be allowed for
2015-08ST1, Street Maintenance and Overlay Project:
Construction Change Order Number 1 (Final): Adjust plan quantities to as-constructed
quantities and for additional work to construct an airport taxilane for a total decrease of
$78,951.29 and extend the contract substantial completion date by 1.25 working days to
close out the project.
Introduction. Dan Brettschneider was introduced as the new Parks, Recreation and
Forestry Dept. Director.
Resolution 15-127. A motion was made by Council Member Niemeyer, seconded by
Council Member Corbett, that Resolution 15-127, a Resolution awarding a Contract for
Purchase of One New Snow Blower for the Street Department, be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Reed, Corbett, Hansen, Niemeyer,
Thorpe, Meyer, and Bacon.
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Resolution 15-127 - Resolution Awarding a Contract for Purchase of
One New Snow Blower for the Street Department
Whereas, the City of Brookings has sought and received the following quote for One
New Sno-Go MP Series Snow Blower from Sanitation Products, Inc. through the
National Joint Powers Alliance:
The contract price for the Snow Blower will be $127,331.00. Selected options total
$14,920.00 bringing the total purchase price to $142,251.00; and
Whereas, this Snow Blower will replace a 1997 Sno Go Snow Blower with delivery and
payment made after January 1, 2016; and
Whereas, the capital budget for the expenditure of one Snow Blower is $138,000.00.
Now Therefore, Be It Resolved that the contract from Sanitation Products, Inc. in the
amount of$142,251.00 be accepted.
First Readinq — Ordinance 15-024. Introduction and First Reading on Ordinance 15-
024, an Ordinance amending Chapter 26 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Brookings, South Dakota to include the regulation of Transportation Network
Companies in the City of Brookings. Public Hearing: January 12, 2016.
On-Off Sale Malt Transfer. A public hearing was held on the transfer of an On-Off-
Sale Malt License from Mark Thompson, owner, MN, LLC, dba Via ltalia, to The Dixie,
Laura Dixon and LeeAnn Julius, owners, 1300 Main Ave. So., Brookings, South Dakota,
legal description: Lot 1 excluding S 92' of W 40', Block 3, Fishback Second Addition. A
motion was made by Council Member Corbett, seconded by Council Member
Hansen, that the transfer be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7
- Reed, Corbett, Hansen, Niemeyer, Thorpe, Meyer, and Bacon.
Resolution 15-129. A public hearing was held on Resolution 15-129, a Resolution
authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Operating Agreement for an On-Off-Sale
Wine License for The Dixie, Laura Dixon and LeeAnn Julius, owners, 1300 Main Ave.
So., Brookings, South Dakota, legal description: Lot 1 excluding S 92' of W 40', Block 3,
Fishback Second Addition. A motion was made by Council Member Bacon, seconded
by Council Member Hansen, that Resolution 15-129 be approved. The motion carried
by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Reed, Corbett, Hansen, Niemeyer, Thorpe, Meyer, and
Bacon.
Resolution 15-129 - The Dixie On-Off Sale Wine Operating Agreement
Be It Resolved by the City of Brookings, South Dakota, that#he City Council hereby
approves a Lease Agreement for the Operating Liquor Management Agreement for
Wine between the City of Brookings and The Dixie, Laura Dixon and LeeAnn Julius,
owners, 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 Ave. So.
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 and renewal for
another five (5) years.
Request for Proposal. A motion was made by Council Member Hansen, seconded by
Council Member Niemeyer, to accept the proposal from Bowes Construction Inc. to
purchase Lot 2, Block 1, of the Foster Addition and direct staff to negotiate a purchase
agreement detailing the terms and conditions of the land sale with Bowes Construction,
Inc. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Reed, Corbett, Hansen,
Niemeyer, Thorpe, Meyer, and Bacon.
Resolution 15-130. A motion was made by Council Member Meyer, seconded by
Council Member Bacon, that Resolution 15-130, a Resolution providing for the
Advancement of a Comprehensive Public Art Appreciation and Public Displays
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Program, be approved with the following amendment: delete under Item C "to create a
public art task force of persons." The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 -
Reed, Corbett, Hansen, Niemeyer, Thorpe, Meyer, and Bacon.
Resolution 15-130 - A Resolution Providing for the Advancement of a
Comprehensive Public Art Appreciation and Public Displays Program
Whereas, public art and design enhances the build environment of a city, enriches the
lives of its citizens, and improves the value of our public spaces and buildings; and
Whereas, the presence of public art encourages the careers of local professional artists
and provides possible opportunities for their employment and career advancement; and
Whereas, the vision of the Brookings City Council is to support the Creative Class,
knowing a creative workforce is important for economic growth and a vibrant
community; and
Whereas, art can be more fully appreciated if it is publicly displayed as opposed to
confined to the internal premises of galleries and museums; and
Whereas, a dedicated funding source for an established program of public art enhances
the reputation of a city and serves as a vehicle for attractive new businesses and talent
to all sectors of a community.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that:
A)An ordinance be prepared establishing a dedicated public art fund for the
purposes of financing the design, purchase, installation, acquisition, and
maintenance of public art for the City of Brookings; and that such fund shall
receive an annual appropriation of one percent (1%) of capital expenditures from
each revenue fund that finances capital expenditures. The fund rnay be
supplemented with donations and shall retain unencumbered cash from one
budget year to the next.
B)As part of the annual budget preparation process, the City Manager is directed to
provide for such appropriation commensurate with the budgeted capital
expenditures; and may recommend certain expenditures be exempt from the one
percent calculation for justifiable reasons. Capital expenditures shall include
equipment, infrastructure, construction projects, and real estate that are either
new acquisition or replacement/enhancement of existing capital items.
C)The City Council forms a Public Art Policy Task Force charged with
recommending policies and guidelines for the advancement of public art
throughout the community, and expenditures of designated funds. The City
Council shall have final approval on said policies, guidelines, and expenditures.
Public Arts Policv Task Force Members. A motion was made by Council Member
Bacon, seconded by Council Member Hansen, to appoint Brookings Public Arts Policy
Task Force members: Lynn Verschoor, Director of the SD Art Museum; Jamison Lamp,
President of the Brookings Arts Council (BAC); Ryan Murphy, Architect at JLG
Architects; Scott Meyer, City Council member; and Tim Steele, Director of SDSU School
of Design. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Reed, Corbett, Hansen,
Niemeyer, Thorpe, Meyer, and Bacon.
Introduction of topics for Future Discussion.
A motion was made by Council Member Meyer, seconded by Council Member
Corbett, to request staff create an ordinance to codify the current Bike Committee.
The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Reed, Corbett, Hansen, Niemeyer,
Thorpe, Meyer, and Bacon.
A motion was made by Council Member Thorpe, seconded by Council Member
Hansen, to direct staff to research funding models for a comprehensive master planning
process, and to add to our next regular meeting agenda approval of a Master Plan
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Steering Committee Charter. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Reed,
Corbett, Hansen, Niemeyer, Thorpe, Meyer, and Bacon.
Adiourn. A motion was made by Council Member Bacon, seconded by Council Member
Hansen, to adjourn the meeting at 6:40 p.m. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
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