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City of Brookings
Meeting Agenda
Brookings City Council
Brookings City & County
Government Center
520 3rd St., Suite 230
Brookings, SD 57006
Phone: (605) 692-6281
Fax: (605) 692-6907
Council Chambers6:00 PMTuesday, February 10, 2015
The City of Brookings is committed to providing a high quality of life for its citizens and fostering a diverse
economic base through innovative thinking, strategic planning, and proactive, fiscally responsible municipal
management.
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
1. Call to Order / Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Record of Council Attendance.
3. Consent Agenda:
Action: Motion to Approve, Request Public Comment, Roll Call
Matters appearing on the Consent Agenda are expected to be non-controversial and
will be acted upon by the Council at one time, without discussion, unless a member of
the Council or City Manager requests an opportunity to address any given item. Items
removed from the Consent Agenda will be discussed at the beginning of the formal
items. Approval by the Council of the Consent Agenda items means that the
recommendation of the City Manager is approved along with the terms and conditions
described in the agenda supporting documentation.
3.A. Action to approve the agenda.
3.B.ID 2015-0109 Action to approve the January 13, January 20, and January 27 Council
Minutes.
1/13/2015 Minutes
1/20/2015 Minutes
1/27/2015 Minutes
Attachments:
3.C.ID 2015-0102 Action on appointment to the Utility Board.
3.D.ID 2015-0103 Action on Abatement for Parcel 40057-00000-001-00, 1618 Blairhill
Circle (Legal description: Lot 1, Blairhill Addition).
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Memo from Director of Equalization
Abatement Application
Attachments:
3.E.ID 2015-0106 Action on Abatement for Parcel 40055-00400-005-05, 135 Western
Avenue.
Abatement FormAttachments:
3.F.RES 15-012 Action on Resolution 15-012, a Resolution Fixing Time and Place for
Hearing Upon Assessment Roll for Sidewalk Assessment Project No.
2014-01SWR, 2014 Sidewalk Repair Sites.
ResolutionAttachments:
4. Items removed from Consent Agenda.
Action: Motion to Approve, Request Public Comment, Roll Call
5. Open Forum/Presentations/Reports:
5.A. Open Forum.
At this time, any member of the public may request time on the agenda for an item not
listed. Items are typically scheduled for the end of the meeting; however, very brief
announcements or invitations will be allowed at this time.
5.B. SDSU Student Association Report.
5.C.ID 2015-0107 Reading of Proclamation for “211 Helpline Center Day.”
ProclamationAttachments:
5.D.ID 2015-0104 Annual Report from Brookings County Emergency Management.
6. Contracts/Change Orders:
7. Ordinance First Readings:
No vote is taken on the first reading of an Ordinance. The title of the Ordinance is read
and the date for the public hearing is announced.
7.A.ORD 15-004 Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 15-004, an Ordinance
amending Section 14-83 Swine, of the code of ordinances of the City of
Brookings. Public Hearing: February 24, 2015.
Ordinance
Marked Sec 14-83 Swine
Attachments:
8. Public Hearings and Second Readings:
9. Other Business:
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9.A.RES 15-014 Action on Resolution 15-014, a Resolution accepting a Conveyance of
Real Property to the City of Brookings, South Dakota.
Resolution
Plat Drawing of Lot 19, Block 13 Camelot Addition
Attachments:
Action: Motion to Approve, Request Public Comment, Roll Call
9.B.ID 2015-0097 Engineering Contract for Storm Drainage corrections at EdgeBrook Golf
Course.
Concept Plan MapAttachments:
Action: Motion to Approve, Request Public Comment, Roll Call
9.C.RES 15-001 Action on Resolution 15-001, a Resolution Providing for the
Establishment of the Downtown Retail Acceleration Grant Program.
Resolution
Downtown Retail Acceleration Grant Program
Attachments:
Action: Motion to Approve, Request Public Comment, Roll Call
9.D.RES 15-013 Action on Resolution 15-013, a Resolution encouraging Brookings
Municipal Utilities to work cooperatively with Non-Profit Organizations
seeking to financially assist customers with Delinquent Accounts.
Resolution
BMU information
Brookings Ministerial Assoc. Letter
Attachments:
Action: Motion to Approve, Request Public Comment, Roll Call
9.E.ID 2015-0096 Consideration of adoption of draft 2015 Strategic Plan.
2015 Strategic PlanAttachments:
Action: Motion to Approve, Request Public Comment, Roll Call
10. City Council member introduction of topics for future discussion.
Any Council Member may request discussion of any issue at a future meeting only.
Items cannot be added for action at this meeting. A motion and second is required
stating the issue, requested outcome, and time. A majority vote is required.
11. Adjourn.
Action: Motion to adjourn
Brookings City Council:
Tim Reed, Mayor, Keith Corbett, Deputy Mayor & Council Member
Council Members Tom Bezdichek, Jael Thorpe, John Kubal, Dan Hansen, Ope Niemeyer
Council Staff:
Jeffrey W. Weldon, City Manager Steven Britzman, City Attorney Shari Thornes, City Clerk
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City of Brookings
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Action to approve the January 13, January 20, and January 27 Council Minutes.
Attachments:
January 13, 2015 Minutes
January 20, 2015 Minutes
January 27, 2015 Minutes
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Brookings City Council
January 13, 2015 (unapproved)
The Brookings City Council held a meeting on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 6:00 p.m.,
at City Hall with the following members present: Deputy Mayor Keith Corbett, Council
Members Dan Hansen, Ope Niemeyer, John Kubal, Tom Bezdichek, and Jael Thorpe;
Mayor Tim Reed was absent. City Attorney Steve Britzman, City Manager Jeffrey
Weldon, and City Clerk Shari Thornes were also present.
Consent Agenda: A motion was made by Council Member Hansen, seconded by
Council Member Kubal, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the
following vote: Yes: 6 -Bezdichek, Corbett, Hansen, Kubal, Niemeyer, and Thorpe;
Absent: 1 - Reed
3.A. Action to approve the agenda.
3.B. Action to approve the October 21 and December 9 City Council Minutes.
3.C. Action on appointments to the Board of Health. Appoint Bob Brotsky and
Albert Patin (terms 1/1/2015-1/1/2018)
3.E. Action on Resolution 15-003, a Resolution authorizing Change Order No. 1
(Final) for 2014-01SWR Concrete Maintenance Project; Timmons Construction.
Resolution No. 15-003 - Resolution authorizing Change Order No. 1 (CCO#1) for
2014-01SWR, Concrete Maintenance Project; Timmons Construction
Be It Resolved by the City Council that the following change order be allowed for
2014-01SWR, Concrete Maintenance Project:
Construction Change Order Number 1: Adjust contract plans quantities to
as-constructed quantities for a total decrease of $9,041.89 to close out the project.
Introduction of new Department Directors.Matt Bartley, Street Dept. Superintendent,
and Gary Moen, EdgeBrook Golf Course Manager, were introduced to the City Council.
Presentation by the Brookings Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) on
the 2013 Visioning Charrette Final Report.
Resolution 15-002. A motion was made by Council Member Niemeyer, seconded by
Council Member Hansen, that Resolution 15-002, a Resolution authorizing Change
Order No. 1 (Final) for 2014-07STI Asphalt Concrete Freight on Board Project; Bowes
Construction, Inc. be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes:6 -
Bezdichek, Corbett, Hansen, Kubal, Niemeyer, and Thorpe; Absent:1 - Reed.
Resolution No. 15-002 - A Resolution Authorizing Change Order No. 1 (Final), for
2014-07STI Freight On Board Project; Bowes Construction Inc.
Be It Resolved by the City Council that the following change order be allowed for 2014-
07STI Freight on Board Project: Construction Change Order Number 1 Final
Adjust estimated bid quantities to “as-built” quantities for a total increase of $20,491.47
to close out the project.
Resolution 15-004.A motion was made by Council Member Kubal, seconded by
Council Member Niemeyer, that Resolution 15-004, a Resolution awarding a contract
for a 75 foot Quint Fire Apparatus for the Fire Department be approved. The motion
carried by the following vote:Yes: 6 - Bezdichek, Corbett, Hansen, Kubal, Niemeyer,
and Thorpe; Absent:1 - Reed.
Resolution No. 15-004 - Resolution Awarding Bids on 75 foot Quint Fire Apparatus
Whereas, the City of Brookings held a bid letting at 1:30 pm on Tuesday, December 16,
2014; and
Whereas, the City of Brookings has received the following bids for a 75 foot Quint Fire
Apparatus: Allegiant Emergency Services, Inc. Bid of $698,592.00 with Deduct of
$10,000.00 for Trade-in of 1992 Spartan Aerial, plus Deduct of $15,322.00 for 75%
Pre-Payment at Time of Contract Signing. Final Bid of $673,270.00.
Now Therefore, Be It Resolved that the bid of $673,270.00 of Allegiant Emergency
Services, Inc. be accepted.
First Reading: Ordinance 15-001. A first reading and introduction was held on
Ordinance 15-001, an Ordinance on a petition to rezone Lot 11, Block 10, Moriarty
Fourth Addition from a Residence R-1B District to a Residence R-1C District. Public
Hearing: January 27, 2015.
Resolution 15-006. A motion was made by Council Member Hansen, seconded by
Council Member Thorpe, that Resolution 15-006, a Resolution authorizing the City
Manager to sign an On-Off Sale Wine Operating Agreement for ERL, LLC, DBA The
Depot, Kathy McClemans, Robb McClemans and Elizabeth McClemans, owners, 921
20th St. So., Brookings, SD, be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Bezdichek, Corbett, Hansen, Kubal, Niemeyer, and Thorpe; Absent: 1 – Reed.
Resolution No. 15-006 - ERL, LLC, DBA The Depot – 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 Kathy McClemans, Robb McClemans and
Elizabeth McClemans, owners, ERL, LLC, DBA The Depot, 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 921 20th St. 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, with a renewal for
another five (5) years.
Resolution 15-005. A motion was made by Council Member Hansen, seconded by
Council Member Kubal, that Resolution 15-005, a Resolution authorizing the City
Manager to sign the Wetland Agreement between the South Dakota Department of
Transportation and the City of Brookings be approved. The motion carried by the
following vote: Yes: 6 - Bezdichek, Corbett, Hansen, Kubal, Niemeyer, and Thorpe;
Absent: 1 –Reed.
Resolution No. 15-005 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Sign Wetland
Agreement between the South Dakota Department of Transportation and the City of
Brookings, South Dakota
Whereas, the South Dakota Department of Transportation will permanently impact
approximately 0.168 acres of existing jurisdictional wetlands in connection with Project
Number IM 0295(35)127 PCN 022C which will require approximately 0.252 acres of
created or enhanced wetlands for wetland mitigation purposes; and
Whereas, the City of Brookings is agreeable to allowing the construction of wetlands for
Project Number IM 0295(35)127 PCN 022C on the parcel of land owned by the City of
Brookings which is located in the North ½ of the Northeast ¼ of Section 11-T109N-R50
West of the P.M.; and
Whereas, the State of South Dakota will construct and monitor the wetlands on the City
parcel associated with Project Number IM 0295(35)127 PCN 022C.
Now, therefore, be it resolved that the City Manager of the City of Brookings is
authorized to sign the Wetland Agreement between the South Dakota Department of
Transportation and the City of Brookings, South Dakota.
Brookings Municipal Utilities Quarterly Financial Report. Steve Meyer and Laura
Julius presented the Quarterly Report to the City Council.
Executive Session. A motion was made by Council Member Hansen, seconded by
Council Member Niemeyer, to enter into Executive Session at 7:12 p.m. to discuss
marketing or pricing strategies by a board or commission of a business owned by the
state or any of its political subdivisions, when public discussion may be harmful to the
competitive position of the business with Steve Meyer, Laura Julius, the City Manager,
City Attorney and City Clerk present. All present voted yes; motion carried. A motion
was made by Council Member Hansen, seconded by Council Member Kubal, to exit
Executive Session at 7:48 p.m. All present voted yes; motion carried.
Adjourn. A motion was made by Council Member Hansen, seconded by Council
Member Kubal, that the meeting be adjourned at 7:48 p.m. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
CITY OF BROOKINGS
Tim Reed, Mayor
ATTEST:
Shari Thornes, City Clerk
Brookings City Council
January 20, 2015 (unapproved)
The Brookings City Council held a study session on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 5:00
p.m., at City Hall with the following members present: Mayor Tim Reed, Council
Members Jael Thorpe, John Kubal, Dan Hansen, Tom Bezdichek, Ope Niemeyer and
Keith Corbett. City Attorney Steve Britzman, City Manager Jeff Weldon and City Clerk
Shari Thornes were also present.
Discussion topics included a presentation on the Brookings County Youth Mentoring
Program, 2015 EdgeBrook Golf Course Review, discussion on future uses of the land
near the Brookings Regional Airport, and City Council ex-officio reports.
Thorpe arrived at 5:14 p.m.
Reed absent from 5:51 p.m. to 6:05 p.m.
A motion was made by Council Member Corbett, seconded by Council Member
Hansen, to forward the golf course drainage issue to an action meeting for discussion
and possible action as soon as the City Manager can bring it to the City Council. The
motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7-Reed, Bezdichek, Corbett, Hansen, Kubal,
Niemeyer, and Thorpe.
A motion was made by Council Member Thorpe, seconded by Council Member
Niemeyer, to direct the City Manager to draft a resolution encouraging Brookings
Municipal Utilities to cooperate with local agencies with regards to reconnect fees. The
motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7-Reed, Bezdichek, Corbett, Hansen, Kubal,
Niemeyer, and Thorpe.
Adjourn.A motion was made by Council Member Corbett, seconded by Council
Member Hansen, that the meeting be adjourned at 7:08 p.m. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
CITY OF BROOKINGS
ATTEST: Tim Reed, Mayor
Shari Thornes, City Clerk
Brookings City Council
January 27, 2015 (unapproved)
The Brookings City Council held a meeting on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 6:00 p.m.,
at City Hall with the following members present: Mayor Tim Reed, Council Members
Keith Corbett, Council Members 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.
Consent Agenda: A motion was made by Council Member Niemeyer, seconded by
Council Member Hansen, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the
following vote: Yes: 7 – Reed, Bezdichek, Corbett, Hansen, Kubal, Niemeyer, and
Thorpe.
3.A. Action to approve the agenda.
3.B. Action on appointment to the Park & Recreation Board. Appoint Beau
Bordewyk as the High School Student Representative (term 1/1/2015-5/1/2015).
3.C. Action on Abatement of Parcel #06980-11050-272-10, in the NW ¼ of Section
27-T110N-R50W, Brookings County in the amount of $161.91.
3.D. Action to authorize the City Clerk to proceed with a Vote Center Election for
the Joint City/School April 14, 2015 Election.
3.E. Action to approve Resolution 15-009, a Resolution Directing Preparation of
Assessment Roll, Dividing Assessment into Installments, and Providing for the
Collection thereof for Sidewalk Assessment Project 2014-01SWR (2014 Sidewalk
Repairs).
Resolution No. 15-009 - Resolution Directing Preparation of Assessment Roll, Dividing
Assessments into Installments, and Providing for the Collection Thereof for Sidewalk
Assessment, Project 2014-01SWR (2014 Sidewalk Repairs)
Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Brookings, South Dakota, as follows:
1. More than twenty days have elapsed since the adoption and publication of
Resolution 49-14, Resolution Determining the Necessity of Repairing or Installing
Sidewalks for Sidewalk Assessment Project No. 2014-01SWR. The referendum has not
been invoked, and no written protests against the making of said improvement have
been filed with the City Manager.
2. A contract for Sidewalk Assessment Project No. 2014-01SWR has been duly
executed, and the City Council is authorized to levy special assessments pursuant to
the provisions of chapter 9-43, SDCL 1967, as amended.
3. The City Engineer has caused an estimate of the expense of the work to be made
and filed in City Hall showing the total cost of said improvement as follows: Contract
Price of $104,650.61; Engineering, inspection, fiscal, legal expense, publication of
$731.30; for a Total Expenseof $105,381.91.
4. The total cost of said improvement shall be paid as follows: City Repair Costs of
$92,759.35 and Assessable Costs of $12,622.56.
5. There shall be made and filed in the office of the City Clerk an assessment roll for
said improvement. The assessments shall be on the basis of benefits upon each lot or
tract of land contiguous to the sidewalk constituting said improvement.
6. The assessment shall be divided into five (5) equal annual installments for all
amounts over $300.00. For amounts of $300.00 or less, the entire assessment shall be
due.
7. Unless paid to the City in advance of maturity, the assessments shall be collected by
the City Manager in accordance with the procedure for Plan One in Chapter 9-43, SDCL
1967, as amended.
8. The interest rate to be borne by the unpaid installments of the special assessment is
ten percent (10%).
Presentation of annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Awards.
The theme for the poster contest was “Love is the only force capable of transforming an
enemy into a friend.” and the theme for the essay contest was “Injustice anywhere is a
threat to justice everywhere.” Award winners were: Grades K-2 Poster: 1st Place –
Anika Hooda, 2nd Place – Ernest Ting, 3rd Place – Madison Murray, Honorable
Mention - Istabrag Hamad, Honorable Mention - Sloane Mix. Grade 3 Poster: 1st Place
– Taylor O'Neil, 2nd Place – Nathan Smith, 3rd Place – Peytan Schumacher, Honorable
Mention – Madison Schelske. Grades 4-5 Poster: 1st Place – Aditya Tummala, 2nd
Place – Tristina Ting, 3rd Place – Claire Einspahr, Honorable Mention – Hannah Carter,
Honorable Mention - Hannah Sebring. Middle School Essay: 1st Place Tie – Isha
Hooda, 1st Place Tie - Jacob Johnson. High School Essay: 1st Place – Dhwani Kharel,
2nd Place – Kashfia Rahman, 3rd Place Tie – Oscar Kavanagh, 3rd Place Tie - Rachel
Smart, Honorable Mention – Kia Witt.
Board of Equalization Process Review from Brookings County Director of
Equalization, Joyce Dragseth.
Chamber of Commerce Report.
Resolution 15-010. A motion was made by Council Member Hansen, seconded by
Council Member Corbett, that Resolution 15-010, a Resolution Awarding Bids on
2015-04STI, 26th Street South and Main Avenue South Traffic Signal Project be
approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes:7 – Reed, Bezdichek, Corbett,
Hansen, Kubal, Niemeyer, and Thorpe.
Resolution No. 15-010 - Resolution Awarding Bids for 2015-04STI, 26th Street South
and Main Avenue South Traffic Signal Project
Whereas, the City of Brookings opened bids for the 2015-04STI, 26th Street South and
Main Avenue South Traffic Signal Project on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 1:30 pm at
the Brookings City & County Government Center; and
Whereas, the City of Brookings has received the following bids for the 2015-04STI, 26th
Street South and Main Avenue South Traffic Signal Project: Action Electric Company,
Sioux Falls, SD: $165,363.93, Muth Electric, Inc., Mitchell, SD: $168,878.90 and
Engelstad Electric Company, Yankton, SD: $174,969.15.
Now Therefore, Be It Resolved that the project be awarded to Action Electric Company
for the low bid of $165,363.93.
Ordinance 14-029. A motion was made by Council Member Corbett, seconded by
Council Member Hansen, that 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 be approved. The motion carried
by the following vote: Yes:7 - Reed, Bezdichek, Corbett, Hansen, Kubal, Niemeyer, and
Thorpe.
Ordinance 15-001. A motion was made by Council Member Hansen, seconded by
Council Member Kubal, that Ordinance 15-001, an Ordinance on a petition to rezone
Lot 11, Block 10, Moriarty Fourth Addition from a Residence R-1B District to a
Residence R-1C District be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 -
Reed, Bezdichek, Corbett, Hansen, Kubal, Niemeyer, and Thorpe.
Resolution 14-113. A motion was made by Council Member Hansen, seconded by
Council Member Niemeyer, that Resolution 14-113, a Resolution authorizing the
placement of 4-Way Stop Signs at the Intersection of 32nd Street South and Main
Avenue South be removed from the table. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Reed, Bezdichek, Corbett, Hansen, Kubal, Niemeyer, and Thorpe.
A motion was made by Council Member Kubal, seconded by Council Member Thorpe,
Resolution 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. The motion
carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Reed, Bezdichek, Corbett, Hansen, Kubal,
Niemeyer, and Thorpe.
Resolution 14-113 - A Resolution authorizing the placement of 4-Way Stop Signs at the
Intersection of 32nd Street South and Main Avenue South
Whereas, Section 82-373 of the Revised Ordinance of the City of Brookings, provides
for approval by the City Council for placement of stop signs in locations other than along
through streets; and
Whereas, Representatives from the City of Brookings and from Brookings County have
met and agreed that placement of 4-way stop signs at the intersection of 32nd Street
South and Main Avenue South would benefit the general welfare and safety of the
citizens of Brookings.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the City Council approves the placement of 4-way
stop signs at the intersection of 32nd Street South and Main Avenue South.
Traffic Study of 32nd St. So. & 22nd Ave. So. A Traffic Study Report was given by City
Engineer Jackie Lanning.
A motion was made by Council Member Niemeyer, seconded by Council Member
Thorpe, to install a warning sign for south-bound traffic at the intersection of 32nd St.
So. and 22nd Ave. So. that east/west traffic is not required to stop, and suggest the
county do the same for north-bound traffic at same intersection. The motion carried by
the following vote: Yes:7 - Reed, Bezdichek, Corbett, Hansen, Kubal, Niemeyer, and
Thorpe.
Resolution 15-007. A motion was made by Council Member Hansen, seconded by
Council Member Corbett, that Resolution 15-007, a Resolution of Intent of the City of
Brookings to Lease Real Property to Civil Air Patrol, Inc. be approved. The motion
carried by the following vote: Yes:7 - Reed, Bezdichek, Corbett, Hansen, Kubal,
Niemeyer, and Thorpe.
Resolution 15-007 - Resolution of Intent of the City of Brookings
to Lease Real Property to Civil Air Patrol, Inc.
Be It Resolved by the governing body of the City of Brookings, South Dakota, that the
City of Brookings intends to enter into a Lease with Civil Air Patrol, Inc. for a period of
five years, commencing on February 1, 2015 and ending December 31, 2019 and
pertaining to the following described property: approximately 1,040 square feet in the
Brookings Airport Terminal Building in Section 26-T110N-R50W, City of Brookings,
South Dakota.
The Lease will be in the amount of one hundred seventy dollars and forty-two cents
($170.42) per month, payable by the first day of each month. The lease amount will be
increased 3% beginning on January 1st of each year. The Lessor or Lessee may
terminate this Lease with a notice of 30 days.
Be it further noted, that a Public Hearing on this Resolution was held on January 27,
2015 at 6:00 o’clock P.M. at the Chambers at the City & County Government Center
and that all persons were given an opportunity to be heard on the intent to lease real
property.
Resolution 15-008. A motion was made by Council Member Kubal, seconded by
Council Member Hansen, that Resolution 15-008, a Resolution Rescinding Resolution
116-89 and pertaining to a Petition To Vacate a street located North of Eighth Street
and adjacent to property formerly platted as Block One (1), University Addition to the
City of Brookings be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes:7 - Reed,
Bezdichek, Corbett, Hansen, Kubal, Niemeyer, and Thorpe.
Resolution No. 15-008 - A Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 116-89
and pertaining to a Petition To Vacate a street located North of Eighth Street
and adjacent to property formerly platted as Block One (1),
University Addition to the City of Brookings
Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Brookings, South Dakota as follows:
Whereas, Resolution 116-89, which is a Resolution vacating a street located north of
Eighth Street and adjacent to property formerly platted as Block One (1), University
Addition to the City of Brookings, was filed for Record on December 20, 1989, in Misc.
Records, Book 118, Pages 791-794; and
Whereas, it appears that the original Petition to Vacate the above-described street was
not signed by a necessary party, namely Alpha Phi-Alpha Gamma Rho Alumni
Association, and therefore the vacation of the above-described street requires additional
procedures to correct the street vacation; and
Whereas, this Resolution, upon filing in the office of the Register of Deeds, would
terminate the previous street vacation described above, and will allow the interested
parties to proceed with further procedures to petition for an appropriate street vacation,
Now therefore, it is hereby resolved by the City Council of the City of Brookings, South
Dakota, as follows:
A. That City of Brookings Resolution No. 116-89, which accompanies this Resolution, is
hereby rescinded; and
B. The Mayor, City Manager, City Clerk and City Attorney are authorized to file this
Resolution and other documents necessary to effectuate this Resolution.
Adjourn. A motion was made by Council Member Corbett, seconded by Council
Member Kubal, that the meeting be adjourned at 7:30 p.m. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
CITY OF BROOKINGS
Tim Reed, Mayor
ATTEST:
Shari Thornes, City Clerk
City of Brookings 2015 Payroll
(Addendum to the January 27, 2015 City Council Minutes.)
Dispatch: Monic Dorow, Communications Operator, 20.68; Dawna Everett,
Communications Operator, 20.68; Sarah Keizer, Communications Operator, 20.68;
Jolynn Longville, Communications Operator, 20.68; Tracy Nelson, Communications
Operator, 20.68; Sara Rentschler, Communications Operator, 19.14; Lisa Slinger,
Communications Operator, 17.67; Mark Stratton, Communications Commander,
5,669.40; Baily Jo Wolters, Communications Operator, 16.99. Storm Drainage: Derk
Hartenhoff, Street Maintenance Technician, 17.17. Council: Thomas Bezdichek, Council
Person, 600.00; Keith Corbett, Council Person, 600.00; John Kubal, Council Person,
600.00; Oepke Niemeyer, Council Person, 600.00; Timothy Reed, Mayor, 800.00; Jael
Thorpe, Council Person, 600.00; Daniel Hansen, Council Person, 600.00. City Clerk:
Laurie Carruthers, Communications Specialist, 21.56; Bonnie Foster, Deputy City Clerk,
22.43; Shari Thornes, City Clerk, 6,451.18. City Manager: Jeffrey Weldon, City
Manager, 12,296.88. Human Resources: Ashley Giessinger, Human Resources
Technician, 17.18; Donna Langland, Human Resources Director, 7,141.86. Finance:
Shawna Costello, Deputy Finance Officer, 5,908.23; Rose Davis, Accounting Specialist-
Finance, 26.40; Gwendlyn Madsen, Accounting Clerk I, 20.48; Brenda McCracken,
Accounting Specialist - Liquor, 24.41; Rita Thompson, Finance/IT Manager, 8,090.03.
IT: Reed Walter, IT Specialist, 28.17. Community Development: Daniel Hanson,
Planning, Zoning & Housing Administrator, 6,122.97; Greg Pearson, Code Enforcement
Officer, 23.47; Michael Struck, Community Development Director, 8,129.44; Kathleen
Vrchota, Code Enforcement Officer, 23.47. Engineering: Thad Drietz, Assistant City
Engineer, 6,123.01; Jacqueline Lanning, City Engineer, 9,266.49; Brandon Long,
Engineering Technician I, 24.89; Greg Miller, Building Services Administrator, 5,699.40;
Lana Schwartz, Office Manager-Engineering/Community Development, 20.48. Police:
Timothy Andersen, Patrol Officer, 23.86; Seth Bonnema, Patrol Officer, 21.21; Charles
Bush, Patrol Officer, 25.80; Joey Collins, Lieutenant, 5,939.98; Terry Coon, Sergeant,
29.66; Luke DeJong, Patrol Officer, 21.21; Justina Diamond, Lieutenant, 5,729.29;
David Erickson, Assistant Chief of Police, 6,613.05; Joseph Fishbaugher, Patrol Officer,
25.80; Brian Franklin, Patrol Officer, 25.80; Drew Garry, Patrol Officer, 24.83; Marci
Gebers, Patrol Officer, 25.80; Dustin Honkamp, Patrol Officer, 22.08; Daniel Jungen,
Lieutenant, 5,939.98; Arlo Jurrens, Patrol Officer, 25.80; Christine Larson, Office
Manager-Police, 22.16; Jordon McCaskill, Patrol Officer, 23.86; Jeff Miller, Police Chief,
7,713.11; Joel Perry, Sergeant, 29.66; Shawn Peterson, Sergeant, 29.66; Geoffrey
Pollman, Patrol Officer, 21.21; Michael Popp, Patrol Officer, 21.21; Edward Derrick
Powers, Investigative Lieutenant, 5,939.98; Trevor Radtke, Evidence Technician/Clerk,
18.43; Brandon Ridgeway, Patrol Officer, 21.21; Dana Rogers, Patrol Officer, 25.80;
Joshua Schneider, Patrol Officer, 24.83; Michael Scott, Patrol Officer, 25.80; Darin
Sinner, Patrol Officer, 22.95; Adam Smith, Patrol Officer, 25.80; Laurie Smith, Patrol
Officer, 21.21; Anthony Sonnenburg, Sergeant, 28.52; Tricia Squashingroff-Schwartz,
Police Records Clerk, 18.43; Damian Weets, Patrol Officer, 23.86; Jonathan Weinrich,
Patrol Officer, 22.95. Fire: Peter Bolzer, Deputy Fire Chief, 5,839.48; Jan Duchscherer,
Office Manager-Fire, 22.16; Darrell Hartmann, Fire Chief, 7,141.67. Street: Dale Algood,
Shop Supervisor/Mechanic, 23.47; Lonny Ammann, Advanced Equipment Operator,
22.16; Kurt Athey, Street Maintenance Technician, 20.90; Matthew Bartley, Street
Superintendent, 5,208.33; James Becker, Heavy Equipment Operator, 23.47; Michael
Billet, Street Maintenance Technician; 20.09; Deb Groon, Office Manager-Street, 22.16;
Marty, Hendricks, Interim Street Superintendent, 4,826.25; Marty Hendricks, Street
Operations Supervisor, 24.89; Todd Johnson, Heavy Equipment Operator, 23.47; Justin
Kahler, Temporary Advanced Equipment Operator, 19.68; Pete Kirchhevel, Advanced
Equipment Operator, 22.16; Josh McClain, Advanced Equipment Operator, 22.16; John
Miraglia, Street Maintenance Technician, 18.59; Todd Smidt, Street Maintenance
Technician, 20.90. Animal Control: Duane Walburg, Animal Control Officer, 23.47.
Recreation: Chase Ellis, Recreation Superintendent, 5,176.37; Darren Hoff, Recreation
Program Coordinator, 4,331.27. Park: Patrick Ammann, Building Trades Specialist,
23.47; Joshua Bauman, Park Technician, 18.59; Mark Bren, Shop
Supervisor/Mechanic, 23.47; Peter Colson, Director Park, Recreation & Forestry,
6,492.86; William deBlonk, Park Supervisor, 23.47; Margaret Dempster, Accounting
Officer-Park, Recreation & Forestry, 23.47; Paul Erickson, Park Supervisor, 23.47;
Allen Kruse, Parks & Forestry Superintendent, 4,865.10; Paul Laleman, Park
Technician, 20.90; Mitchell Pederson, Park Technician, 19.30; Ross Shafrath, Park
Technician, 18.59; Brett Torgrude, Building Trades Technician, 20.90; Christi
Weidemann, Office Manager – Park, Recreation & Forestry, 18.21. Forestry: Ryan
Burggraff, Forestry Technician, 18.59; Lucas Dahl, Forestry Technician, 18.59;
Christopher Engbrecht, Forestry Technician, 20.90; Larry Maag, Forestry Supervisor,
21.72. Library: Pamela Brecht, Community Services Coordinator, 19.71; Alison
Bruinsma, Young Adult Services Coordinator, 24.89; Katherine Eberline, Children’s
Services Librarian, 24.89; Cathy Enlow, Technology Services Librarian, 27.95; Nita Gill,
Adult Services Librarian, 27.95; Alice Hayes, Administrative Assistant – Library, 18.23;
Elvita Landau, Library Director, 6,612.79; Betsy Lenning, Interlibrary Loan Services
Coordinator, 18.61; Alison Tappan, Circulation Manager, 20.90; Evan Washechek,
Circulations Assistant II/Technician, 15.28. Liquor: Janet Coplan, Liquor Store
Manager, 4,954.17; Andrew Ekeland, Liquor Store Sales Associate, 16.88; Richard
Herrick, Liquor Store Sales Associate, 14.43; Robert Jones, Liquor Store Sales
Associate, 16.23; Robert Lantgen, Liquor Store Sales Associate, 14.43. Airport: Jeremy
Scott, Airport Operations/Maintenance Technician, 22.16; Philip Tiedeman, Airport
Manager, 4,772.43. Edgebrook Golf Course: Bruce Hovelson, Golf Course
Superintendent, 5,461.67; Nick McGinnis, Park Technician, 20.90; Mathew Stock, Park
Supervisor, 22.58. Solid Waste Collection: Aaron Mumby, Sanitation Collector, 20.09;
Paul Hartley, Sanitation Collector, 20.90; Tim Huber Sanitation Collector, 20.90; Brian
Klingbile, Sanitation Collector, 20.90; Steven McCarthy, Sanitation Collector, 20.90;
Marvin Privett, Sanitation Collector Supervisor, 23.47. Solid Waste Disposal: Calvin
Cook, Solid Waste Worker, 21.31; Todd Langland, Director of Solid Waste
Management; 5,954.10; Caryl Larson, Office Manager – Landfill, 20.48; Rodney Olson,
Heavy Equipment Operators, 23.47; Jody Osmond, Landfill Supervisor, 24.89; Garry
Prussman, Heavy Equipment Operator, 23.47; Scott Anderson, Liquor Sales Clerk,
$10.00; Kathryn Carpenter, Liquor Sales Clerk, $10.00; Kayla Ekeland, Liquor Sales
Clerk, $10.00; Taylor Harming, Library Assistant I, $8.75; Kira Johnson, Liquor Sales
Clerk, $10.00; Alex Ksiazek, Liquor Sales Clerk, $10.00; David Larson, Liquor Sales
Clerk, $10.00; Carmen Niemeyer, Library Assistant I, $8.75; Sandra Stephan-
Strombom, Library Assistant I, $8.75; Nancy Swenson, Library Assistant I, $8.75; and
Kylee White, Library Assistant I, $8.75.
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File #:ID 2015-0102,Version:1
Action on appointment to the Utility Board.
Summary:
The Mayor is recommending the appointment of Doug Carruthers to the Utility Board. Term:
1/1/2015-5/1/2017
Utility Board
Term:5 years
Residency:Required (resident & land owner)
The Utility Board is an administrative body responsible for the management and control of the
electric, water, wastewater and telephone utilities of the City of Brookings.
Recommendation:
Approve
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File #:ID 2015-0103,Version:1
Action on Abatement for Parcel 40057-00000-001-00, 1618 Blairhill Circle (Legal description: Lot 1,
Blairhill Addition).
Summary:
Thomas and Lynn Carlson have submitted a request for a refund of a portion of their 2014 property
taxes in the amount of $809.42 due to an Equalization Office error on the above referenced property.
A copy of the application is enclosed.
Recommendation:
The County Director of Equalization recommends approval.
Attachments:
Memo from Director of Equalization, Joyce Dragseth
Abatement Application
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File #:ID 2015-0106,Version:1
Action on Abatement for Parcel 40055-00400-005-05, 135 Western Avenue.
Summary:
This motion will authorize Brookings County to abate a portion of the property taxes for Parcel No.
40055-00400-005-00, located on the South Forty Feet (40’) of the West Seventy-five Feet (W75’) of
Lot “A” and Lot “B”, all in Lot Five (5) of Block Four (4) of Bidco Addition to the City of Brookings,
County of Brookings, State of South Dakota, otherwise known as 135 Western Avenue.
Background:
The City purchased approximately two acres of property from Access Holdings, LLC in October,
2014. This motion will abate $1,208.01 of property taxes for the time period of October 23, 2014 to
December 31, 2014, when the lot was owned by the City of Brookings.
Fiscal Impact:
There will be a $1,208.01 decrease in the property tax revenue for Brookings County for Parcel No.
40055-00400-005-00.
Recommendation:
Recommend approval of the motion.
Attachments:
Abatement Form
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Property Tax Abatement and Refunds
South Dakota Codified Law 10-18-6 & 7 stipulates that no tax on property within a municipal
corporation shall be abated or refunded without the approval of the governing body of said Municipal
Corporation, duly filed with said application.
In any case where the concurrence of a municipality in the granting of any abatement of refund is
required, the action of the municipality shall be certified to and filed with the county auditor of the
county within thirty days after an application for such concurrence shall have been filed with the clerk or
the presiding officer of the governing body of such municipality, and if not so filed with said county
auditor within such time, the municipality shall be deemed to have concurred in granting the application.
Application: City of Brookings
Year: 2014
Abatement Amount: $1,208.01
Address: 135 Western Avenue
Legal Description: Parcel #40055-00400-005-05, on the South Forty Feet (40’) of
the West Seventy-five Feet (W75’) of Lot “A” and Lot “B”, all in Lot Five (5) of Block
Four (4) of Bidco Addition to the City of Brookings, County of Brookings, State of
South Dakota.
I hereby certify that on February 10, 2015, the following attached application for abatement or refund of
taxes has been duly acted on by the governing body of the city or town of Brookings, in Brookings,
South Dakota.
Such action is recorded in the official minutes of said municipality, dated February 10, and reads as
follows:
“A motion was made by CM __________, seconded by CM __________, to approve an abatement
request received from the City of Brookings to abate a portion of the 2014 property taxes in the
amount of $1,208.01 for 135 Western Avenue, Parcel #40055-00400-005-00, on the South Forty Feet
(40’) of the West Seventy-five Feet (W75’) of Lot “A” and Lot “B”, all in Lot Five (5) of Block Four (4)
of Bidco Addition to the City of Brookings, County of Brookings, State of South Dakota. All present
voted yes; motion carried.”
Signed by: ______________________________
Shari Thornes, City Clerk
City of Brookings, Brookings, SD
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File #:RES 15-012,Version:1
Action on Resolution 15-012, a Resolution Fixing Time and Place for Hearing Upon Assessment Roll
for Sidewalk Assessment Project No. 2014-01SWR, 2014 Sidewalk Repair Sites.
Summary:
This resolution will set the date for the public hearing on the assessment roll for 2014-01SWR, 2014
Sidewalk Repairs Sites.
Background:
This project was the annual Concrete Maintenance Project, which entailed construction of
miscellaneous concrete work in the area west of Medary Avenue between 6th Street and 20th Street
South. The project included repair of curb and gutter, fillets, valley gutters, curb ramps and
homeowner trip hazard sidewalks. The project was completed and the final change order was
approved. The City is proceeding with the assessment process to bill the property owners for their
sidewalk construction costs. Resolution 49-14 adopted on June 10, 2014 authorized the sidewalk
assessment project for the trip hazard sidewalks. The assessment cost for each landowner is
calculated by using their specific sidewalk cost plus a 6% fee for engineering and administration.
The City will mail each property owner a notice of the public hearing and a copy of the assessment
roll which details the cost of the sidewalk repairs. This resolution will set the time and place for the
public hearing, which will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at the 6:00 PM City Council
Meeting.
Fiscal Impact:
The City will collect the sidewalk assessment costs for the trip hazard repairs.
Recommendation:
Recommend approval of the resolution.
Attachments:
Resolution
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Resolution No. 15-012
Resolution Fixing Time and Place For Hearing Upon Assessment Roll For
Sidewalk Assessment Project No. 2014-01SWR, 2014 Sidewalk Repair Sites
Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Brookings, South Dakota, as follows:
1. The assessment roll for Sidewalk Assessment Project No. 2014-01SWR
having been filed in the office of the City Clerk on the 3
rd day of February, 2015, the City
Council shall meet in the Chambers at the City & County Government Center, 520 3
rd
Street, Brookings, SD on Tuesday, the 24th day of February, 2015, at 6:00 o'clock PM,
the said date being not less than twenty (20) days from the filing of said assessment
roll.
2. The City Engineer is authorized and directed to prepare a notice describing,
in general terms Sidewalk Assessment Project No. 2014-01SWR, the date of filing the
assessment roll, the time and place of hearing thereon, stating that the assessment roll
will be open for public inspection at the office of the City Engineer and referring to the
assessment roll for further particulars.
3. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to publish said notice in the official
newspaper at least one week prior to the date set for hearing and to mail a copy
thereof, by first class mail addressed to the owner or owners of any property to be
assessed at his, her or their last mailing address as shown by the records of the
Director of Equalization not less than ten nor more than twenty days prior to the
hearing.
Passed and approved this 10th day of February, 2015.
CITY OF BROOKINGS
___________________________
Tim Reed, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________
Shari Thornes, City Clerk
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File #:ID 2015-0107,Version:1
Reading of Proclamation for “211 Helpline Center Day.”
Summary:
Heidi Gullickson, Executive Director of Brookings Area United Way, will provide an explanation of the
211 Helpline Center now available in Brookings. Recognition of 211 Helpline Center Day is set for
February 11, 2015.
Background:
Citizens may call 211 or go to www.helpcenter.org <http://www.helpcenter.org> for the following
services: general information on the community including government and schools, assistance in
times of crisis, assistance in meeting daily needs, and opportunities for volunteerism.
Attachments:
Proclamation
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MAYORAL PROCLAMATION
CITY OF BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
WHEREAS: The mission of the 211 Helpline Center is making lives better by giving support,
offering hope and creating connections all day, every day; and
WHEREAS: The 211 Helpline Center, formerly known as the Volunteer & Information
Center, began serving the Sioux Empire community in 1974. At that time, phones were
answered by volunteers. Through the years, the agency was formalized with staff, grew
to 24 hours/7 days a week service; and
WHEREAS: The 211 Helpline Center serves thousands of people every year by connecting
individuals to resources and support, providing child care referrals, providing local
agencies volunteers, offering hope to individuals with thoughts of suicide and
connecting families in need to resources for the holidays; and
WHEREAS: The process of getting 211 designated as a human and social services referral line
was spearheaded by United Way many years ago; and
WHEREAS: In Brookings, United Way administers and funds the 211 Helpline Center
program; and
WHEREAS: On this day, we encourage the residents of Brookings to be aware of and use the
human and social services referral hotline by dialing 211 or going to
www.helplinecenter.org, which is available to assist in the following ways: general
information on the community including government and schools, assistance in times of
crisis, assistance in meeting daily needs and opportunities for volunteerism.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Tim Reed, Mayor of the City of Brookings, do
hereby proclaim Wednesday, February 11th, 2015 as
211 HELPLINE CENTER DAY
And join with the United Way Worldwide and the 211 Helpline Center of Sioux Falls
to applaud the phenomenal giving spirit of Brookings County residents
that have provided financial support to make this program available.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have placed the Seal of the City of Brookings, State of South Dakota,
this of 10th day of February, 2015.
Tim Reed, Mayor
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Annual Report from Brookings County Emergency Management.
Summary:
The Director of Emergency Management for Brookings County is making reports to all municipalities
in the county about emergency management issues. Director Bob Hill will provide a brief report at
the Council meeting.
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File #:ORD 15-004,Version:1
Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 15-004, an Ordinance amending Section 14-83 Swine,
of the code of ordinances of the City of Brookings. Public Hearing: February 24, 2015.
Summary:
An ordinance amending Section 14-83 to provide exceptions where swine may be located within city
limits.
Background:
One of the economic development strategies of Brookings is to grow the science and technology
economy, with focus on those businesses that have synergies with South Dakota State University.
Plant Science business opportunities have been prevalent in Brookings for some time. Animal
Science business opportunities continue to move forward as research escalates to improve animal
and human health care.
One of the obstacles to furthering the economic opportunities in the AnimalScience Industry is City
Ordinance Section 14-83, which prohibits swine in city limits with a few exceptions. Other forms of
livestock, such as horses, cows, sheep, goats, or other livestock are allowed with setback regulations
to churches, schools, public buildings, stores, and residential dwellings.
The proposed language would continue the prohibition on swine in city limits with the following
exceptions:
Railroad cars, butcher shops, South Dakota State University, research and development facilities,
animal health clinics, and temporary exhibits.
The ordinance proposal cleans up some of the existing ordinance language by requiring butcher
shop pens be within the building. New language has been added to allow swine in research and
development facilities, animal health clinics, and for the temporary exhibits for educational purposes.
From a technicality standpoint, animal health clinics, i.e. veterinary clinics, are currently prohibited
from having swine at their business location due to the ordinance. Likewise, the showing of swine at
a 4-H event or any other ag-related event would technically be prohibited, unless the event was held
in South Dakota State University facilities.
The intent of the ordinance amendment is to provide opportunities for Brookings to capitalize on the
research and technology being developed between South Dakota State University and the private
sector and allow the location of those businesses that want to help grow the science and technology
economy in Brookings. The location citing criteria are administered through the Zoning Ordinance.
Fiscal Impact:
Not Applicable
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval
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Ordinance
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Ordinance No. 15-004
An Ordinance Amending Article III of Chapter 14 of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Brookings and
pertaining to Swine in the City of Brookings, South Dakota.
Be It Ordained and Enacted by the Council of the City of Brookings, State of South
Dakota, as follows:
I.
Sec. 14-83. - Swine.
No person may place, keep or maintain live hogs or other swine within the city, except
such hogs as are kept in railroad cars for shipping purposes, or in pens within butcher
shops and kept for the purpose of immediate shipment or slaughter, or at South Dakota
State University for purposes of breeding or experimentation, or at commercial research
and development facilities, or at animal health clinics, or temporarily exhibited for
educational events.
II.
Any or all ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
First Reading: January 27, 2015
Second Reading:
Published:
CITY OF BROOKINGS, SD
Tim Reed, Mayor
ATTEST:
Shari Thornes, City Clerk
Brookings City Code of Ordinances
Sec. 14-83. - Swine.
No person may place, keep or maintain live hogs or other swine within the city, except
such hogs as are kept in railroad cars for shipping purposes, or in pens and within
butcher shops and kept for the purpose of immediate shipment or slaughter, or at South
Dakota State University for purposes of breeding or experimentation, or at commercial
research and development facilities, or at animal health clinics, or temporarily exhibited
for educational events.
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File #:RES 15-014,Version:1
Action on Resolution 15-014, a Resolution accepting a Conveyance of Real Property to the City of
Brookings, South Dakota.
Summary:
This resolution will accept the conveyance of Lot 19, Block 13, Camelot Square Addition, to the City
of Brookings.
Background:
The City received a request from Joshua Reisetter to convey Lot 19, Block 13, Camelot Square
Addition to the City of Brookings. The lot is approximately 21,703 square feet and was designed as a
detention pond for Lots 7 through 14, Block 12 and Lots 5 through 18, Block 13, all in Camelot
Square Addition. The City has been coordinating the final work with Banner Associates, which will be
paid for by Mr. Reisetter and completed in the spring. The City considers accepting property with
detention ponds on a case-by-case basis as well as requiring the developer’s engineer to certify the
construction was done according to the drainage plan. The City is willing to accept Lot 19, Block 13,
Camelot Square Addition.
Fiscal Impact:
The City will perform assume maintenance responsibility for this property.
Recommendation:
Recommend approval.
Attachments:
Resolution
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Resolution No. 15-014
A Resolution Accepting a Conveyance of Real Property
to the City of Brookings, South Dakota
Whereas, Joshua M. Reisetter desires to convey certain real property to the City of
Brookings, South Dakota, consisting of a detention pond, to be used for public purposes
and specifically to provide additional detention for drainage purposes in the Camelot
Square Addition, said real property being described as follows:
Lot Nineteen (19) of Block Thirteen (13) in Camelot Square
Addition to the City of Brookings, County of Brookings, State of
South Dakota, and
Whereas, the City Council recognizes the benefit the community will receive as a result
of the conveyance of this real property,
Now therefore, it is hereby resolved by the City Council that the real property described
above is hereby accepted by the City of Brookings, South Dakota.
Passed and approved on the 10
th day of February, 2015.
CITY OF BROOKINGS
Tim Reed, Mayor
ATTEST:
Shari Thornes, City Clerk
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File #:ID 2015-0097,Version:1
Engineering Contract for Storm Drainage corrections at EdgeBrook Golf Course.
Summary:
We have discussed the stormwater problems at EdgeBrook Golf Course at a previous study session.
Much of it has to do with old, inadequate drain tile on the course and increases in drainage flow from
22nd Avenue and the residential neighborhoods to the west. The inability of stormwater to drain in a
reasonable amount of time has significantly impacted of the front nine holes.
Background:
We have a very preliminary cost estimate of from Stockwell Engineers, who have engineering
specialists in landscape engineering for golf courses, of $432,000. The work is limited to the front
nine holes and involves a combination of replacing drain tile, re-grading and providing for some open
drainage swales, and improved on-site ponding. This preliminary estimate will be more precise after
a completed engineering analysis. After that, an exact cost can only be determined with the results
of bidding, at which time the Council can make the decision whether or not to approve the project.
Even though some funding is budgeted for this project, it is expected the overall project to be more
than what was budgeted, so for this reason, staff is requesting approval to proceed with this
engineering analysis. At the time we developed the budget, we did not have this preliminary
estimate.
Most of the direct benefit is to the golf course but the course is likewise serving as a massive
absorption area for retention and detention of drainage from other areas as well as alleviate down-
flow flooding.
Fiscal Impact:
The engineering contract with Stockwell Engineers is $56,326 and is budgeted in the golf course
capital budget as a transfer from the public improvement fund.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval
Attachments:
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File #:RES 15-001,Version:1
Action on Resolution 15-001, a Resolution Providing for the Establishment of the Downtown Retail
Acceleration Grant Program.
Summary:
The attached resolution adopts a new economic development policy whereby grants would be
provided to qualifying small retail businesses in the downtown area. The program was written for the
City by BEDC and provides for grants to a maximum of $20,000 per award. A total appropriation for
2015 is $50,000.
Background:
As part of our comprehensive economic development program, the City Council discussed last year
the need to assist small retail businesses that have a fairly specialized market to the downtown
central business district. Several such businesses current exist in Brookings but more could be
enticed if some assistance were available. The City Council appropriated $50,000 from the 2015
budget for the total program pending approval of such a program, and requested BEDC develop the
details of such a program. The program details are attached.
Fiscal Impact:
$50,000
Recommendation:
Approve.
Attachments:
Resolution
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Resolution 15-001
A Resolution Providing for the Establishment
of the Downtown Retail Acceleration Grant Program
Whereas, the City of Brookings seeks to provide a comprehensive and multi-faceted
economic development program that addresses commercial, industrial, service, retail,
and visitor commerce; and
Whereas, the City Council recognizes that a potential market exists for the expansion of
certain, specialized retail products best suited for the downtown central business
district; and
Whereas, the City Council wishes to provide assistance to encourage, support, and
promote this type of commerce and economic development.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, by the City Council of the City of Brookings, South
Dakota that the Downtown Retail Acceleration Grant program be adopted.
Approved this 10th day of February, 2015.
CITY OF BROOKINGS
_________________________
Tim Reed, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________
Shari Thornes, City Clerk
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Downtown Retail Acceleration Grant Program
Administered by: Brookings Economic Development Corporation
(BEDC)
SUMMARY
Mission/Background: The City of Brookings recognizes that its proximity to the region's largest shopping
destination combined with the dramatic shifts taking place in the retail marketplace create challenges with its
ability to attract traditional retail options. Therefore, in order to continue to grow and diversify the retail
marketplace, the City wishes to leverage its existing niche position as a university community and home to high
quality, unique tourism attractions and events through the Downtown Retail Acceleration Grant Program. The
Program focuses on building a robust specialty retail and entertainment district in order to build the City’s economic
and amenity base. This grant program augments the current retail development strategy.
I. Purpose: The purpose of the Downtown Retail Acceleration Grant Program is to attract new retail and
entertainment concepts to the Central Business District (CBD) and attract dedicated entrepreneurs to
available spaces, particularly in the following categories:
a. Children/family retail
b. General gifts and novelties
c. Lifestyle and wellness retail
d. Local and global artisans
e. Sustainable food and microbrewing
f. Other categories deemed appropriate by the Program’s Selection Committee
II. Program Overview
To facilitate the growth of a specialty retail hub, the City will allocate funds to attract new "boutique style"
niche retailers and help existing retailers expand via a grant program operated by BEDC. Case studies show
the importance of developing a robust downtown destination to draw visitors. A strong CBD is also a key
factor in attracting national big box chains.
1. Grants up to $20,000 for tenant improvements (TI) and furniture, fixtures, and equipment
(FFE) will be considered. The funds will be distributed through a reimbursement process
through BEDC.
2. The Program will work to create a support network and education opportunities for the new
and existing businesses.
3. Recipients will be required to participate in a mentorship program and to procure an
approved accountant as a financial advisor.
a. The Program’s Selection Committee will match the participating business owner with a
committee member mentor based on the needs of the business. This Mentor will
meet with the business owner regularly to address any concerns and to assist the
business owner in updating the company’s business plan as needed.
4. Recipients will have the option to work with the SDSU Interior Design program to create an
efficient and visually pleasing store layout.
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III. City Action Steps
A. Allocate funds
1. 2015: $50,000 of city funding.
2. Subsequent funding will depend on the Program’s activity and funding availability.
IV. BEDC Action Steps
A. Identify vacant properties in the CBD to ensure availability of storefronts for grant applicants.
B. Coordinate with the City to organize the 7 person Selection Committee with members appointed
by the Mayor to include the following:
1. Mayor or appointee
2. BEDC board representative
3. DBI board representative
4. Interior designer with commercial background
5. 3 area entrepreneurs/business leaders
a. Members may have to recuse themselves if an applicant would be in
competition with their business.
C. Create mentor database.
D. Research and develop list of businesses to reach out to for recruitment.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
I. Recipient selection criteria
A. Retailers providing new or underserved products or services and that complement the responses to
the 2013 charrette/community survey will be given preference. Some of these categories include but
are not limited to: children's toys/activities, health food or gourmet grocery, hobby, kitchen, day spa,
microbrewery or wine tasting, general gifts, art gallery, women and men's clothing.
B. The Selection Committee will develop and implement a scorecard to review and evaluate each grant
application. This scorecard will include:
1. The anticipated contributions by the business to the collection of sales tax proceeds by the
City of Brookings.
2. The business’s effect on retail leakage.
3. Other tangible benefits projected to be provided by the business, including job creation and
overall business activity.
4. The extent to which the business will add to or enhance the mix of retail merchants in the
CBD.
5. The viability of the submitted business plan, assessing the combination of financial
feasibility, product and market knowledge, and growth potential.
6. The aesthetic quality of design plans for both the exterior and interior of the proposed
location.
II. Business Benefits:
A. A grant up to $20,000.
B. Obtain an awareness of business related training opportunities and resources available to Brookings
area businesses. Any associated expenses would be the responsibility of the applicant.
C. Mentoring program with a successful business owner.
III. Business Requirements:
A. Retailer shall participate in the mentoring program for a period of up to three years as determined by
the Selection Committee.
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B. Retailer shall provide sales tax reports on a quarterly basis for a period of up to three years as
determined by the Selection Committee. Other specific metrics may be established by the Committee
as deemed appropriate.
C. Retailer shall participate in training opportunities as deemed required by the Selection Committee.
D. Retailer shall engage the services of a Certified Public Accountant or committee approved bookkeeper
to assist with financial projections.
E. Retailer shall, at a minimum, be open for business 40 hours per week, six days a week.
F. Retailer shall remain in continuous operation for at least 12 months. Failure to do so shall result in
repayment of all or a portion of the grant as determined by the Selection Committee.
G. Businesses that are eligible for a grant under the Program include:
1. Existing businesses located within the boundaries of the CBD and planning an expansion
within the CBD. Expansion could include footprint and/or store layout.
2. Existing businesses located within the City of Brookings outside of the CBD and planning an
additional location within the CBD.
3. New businesses locating within the CBD.
H. The business must execute a lease for or including a first floor retail space adjacent to a public street,
parking lot or alleyway of at least a three (3) year duration, unless business is purchasing a location.
I. The business must offer merchandise or services to the public, the sale or providing of which is
subject to sales tax (“Retail Sales”), and from which the revenue derived constitutes the majority of
the revenue of the business.
1. Pursuant to the preceding paragraph:
a. Restaurants and food service businesses may be eligible for grants under the Program.
b. Professional, medical, and other service businesses are not eligible for grants under
the Program.
c. Notwithstanding the preceding stipulations, businesses that include Retail Sales as a
complementary use to a primary use other than Retail Sales may be considered for a
grant under the Program, at the Selection Committee’s discretion, if the Selection
Committee determines that Retail Sales are a significant financial component of the
overall business.
CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL OF GRANTS
● The amount of an approved grant will be based on BEDC reimbursing fifty percent (50%) of Qualifying
Expenditures incurred in the course of opening the business or expanding the business, up to the award
amount. (Thus, Qualifying Expenditures of $20,000 must be submitted to obtain a maximum possible grant
of $10,000.)
● “Qualifying Expenditures” are defined for the purposes of the Program as costs of:
a. Build out of space or furniture/fixtures/equipment (FFE)
b. Licensed interior design services
c. Signage
d. Retail consulting services
e. Visual merchandising services
f. Launch related media marketing and advertising (not to exceed 25% of total project)
g. Other similar items as may be approved at the discretion of the Selection Committee
● Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, for purposes of determining the maximum amount for
reimbursement of Qualifying Expenditures, costs of build out of space may not exceed fifty percent (50%)
of the total amount of all Qualifying Expenditures for which reimbursement is made.
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● Examples of items which will not be considered as Qualifying Expenditures for purposes of the Program
include: moving expenses, rent, production equipment, payroll, day-to-day operational costs (e.g. utilities,
taxes, maintenance), and inventory.
● All Qualifying Expenditures serving as the basis for an approved grant under the Program must have been
actually incurred no later than within six (6) months after the date of approval of the grant, and evidenced
by an appropriate invoice or receipt satisfactorily indicating payment of the expenses. Documentation for
Qualifying Expenditures, enabling payment to the applicant of an approved grant, must be submitted no
later than seven (7) months after the date of approval of the grant.
AMOUNTS AND PAYMENT OF GRANTS
● Grants will be considered in amounts up to $20,000. All grant awards are subject to funds being formally
appropriated by the Selection Committee.
Research:
Inspiration communities (robust specialty retail districts)
Lincoln NE; Lawrence KS; Ames IA; Littleton CO; etc.
Most similar programs we found are administered by the municipality. (City Development staff administers, a
volunteer committee recommends recipients and the City Council votes on rewards. Award amounts range
from $5,000 to $40,000.)
Cities who have launched similar programs:
Elmhurst, IL (http://www.elmhurst.org/index.aspx?NID=192)
West Chicago (http://www.westchicago.org/...)
Cleveland, OH
(http://www.city.cleveland.oh.us/CityofCleveland/Home/Business/BusinessResources/LoansGrants)
Valley City, ND
(http://www.valleycity.us/tax_incentives_for_businesses/docs/Combination_Guildlines_and_Application.pdf)
Durham, NC (http://durhamnc.gov/ich/cb/oewd/Pages/rps_grant.aspx)
Chardon, OH (http://www.chardon.cc/DocumentCenter/Home/View/31)
Wheaton, IL (http://www.wheaton.il.us/departments/economicdev/detail.aspx?id=1348)
Crystal Lake, IL
(http://www.crystallake.org/departments/planning-economic-development/economic-
development/incentives/new-retailer-matching-grant-program)
DeLand, FL (http://www.deland.org/Pages/DeLandFL_EcDev/Retail%20Grant.pdf)
Longmont, CO
Sioux Falls, SD (http://dtsf.com/doing-business-down/dtsf-retail-incubator-program/)
City of Brookings
Staff Report
Brookings City & County
Government Center, 520
Third Street
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6281 phone
(605) 692-6907 fax
File #:RES 15-013,Version:1
Action on Resolution 15-013, a Resolution encouraging Brookings Municipal Utilities to work
cooperatively with Non-Profit Organizations seeking to financially assist customers with Delinquent
Accounts.
Summary:
This resolution encourages Brookings Municipal Utilities to work cooperatively with local non-profit
agencies to assist BMU customers experiencing a financial hardship in remaining current on utility
bills. Such organizations are willing to provide financial assistance in truly hardship situations and
such assistance may necessitate some flexibility in BMU’s current policies to provide for third party
assistance.
Background:
BMU has policies and procedures in place prescribing discontinuing service for non-payment. As
part of these policies, there are provisions for reminder notices and other options available to
customers by BMU to accommodate delinquent payments. In cases where a true hardship exists
with regard to delinquent amounts, disconnect fees, and re-connect fees, local non-profit
organizations often attempt to assist individual customers. The local Ministerial Association works to
provide such assistance and serves as a go-between for the customer and BMU to resolve the
outstanding bill. This resolution simply encourages BMU to cooperate with local non-profit
organizations that are assisting customers who are delinquent with their bills. The resolution does
not seek to amend any BMU policy except to the extent that may be helpful is having third-party
entities assist BMU with collections.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approving the resolution
Attachments:
Resolution
BMU Information
Brookings Ministerial Assoc. letter
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Resolution 15-013
Resolution encouraging Brookings Municipal Utilities
to work cooperatively with Non-Profit Organizations seeking to financially assist
customers with Delinquent Accounts
Whereas, Brookings Municipal Utilities has duly-adopted policies pertaining to the
discontinuation of services for non-payment for the financial protection of the service
and all customers, and
Whereas, such policies provide for the extension of considerations for customers
experiencing financial hardship with keeping their accounts current, and
Whereas, the community of Brookings has several non-profit organizations interested in
providing financial assistance to BMU customers who may be experiencing financial
hardship with keeping their accounts current.
Therefore, Be It Resolved that the City Council of the City of Brookings, South Dakota
encourages Brookings Municipal Utilities to cooperate with such non-profit organizations
in working with such customers to help correct delinquent accounts and keep them
current.
Approved this 10th day of February, 2015.
CITY OF BROOKINGS
___________________
Tim Reed, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________
Shari Thornes, City Clerk
City of Brookings
Staff Report
Brookings City & County
Government Center, 520
Third Street
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6281 phone
(605) 692-6907 fax
File #:ID 2015-0096,Version:1
Consideration of adoption of draft 2015 Strategic Plan.
Summary:
Pursuant to the City Council annual strategic planning session, attached is the Strategic Plan the
Council discussed for the coming year. To be put into effect, it needs formal approval.
Background:
The draft 2015 Strategic Plan includes five specific work program areas. Each of these program
areas currently contains a narrative description which constitutes the foundation as well as the
essence of the issue. Additional supporting information to the narrative includes details pertaining to
specific strategic objectives, action steps, timeline, assignment, and measurements.
If the City Council approves the Description of each item, staff will then complete the document by
providing the detailed supporting information. It is important there is clear direction and
understanding of the Description before we can effectively move into the work of defining the
supporting information. Following such approval of the Description, the City Manager will work with
the appropriate staff as well as advisory boards to complete the document and implementation can
begin.
The sixth item of the draft involves key strategic initiatives. These items constitute major projects
already in the pipeline for 2015 that are resource-intensive or otherwise part of our usual workload.
No less important than the first five items, they are mentioned because they constitute major strategic
issues that are interrelated.
Recommendation:
Approval of the draft 2015 Strategic Plan
Attachments:
Draft 2015 Strategic Plan
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2015 STRATEGIC PLAN
-City of Brookings, S.D.-
Mission Statement: The City of Brookings is committed to providing a high quality of life for its citizens
and fostering a diverse economic base through innovative thinking, strategic planning, and proactive,
fiscally responsible municipal management.
1) INVESTIGATE AND DEVELOP A PLAN FOR FUTURE INDOOR/OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL
FACILITIES
1.1 Description:
Project and identify the need for improvements and changes to outdoor youth sports fields as
well as indoor recreational amenities compared to current inventory. Develop a needs
assessment for new or expanded indoor recreational/leisure amenities in a comprehensive
community center including soccer and tennis. Outdoor amenities assessed would include
specifically the need for youth baseball/softball fields, their potential location/re-location, and
potential development changes to Dwiggins-Medary/Bob Sheldon athletic complex.
1.2 Strategic Objectives:
1.3 Action steps:
1.4 Timeline:
1.5 Assignment:
1.6 Measurements:
2) IDENTIFY/ASSIST PARTNERS WITH DEVELOPING ENTREPRENEURSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
2.1 Description:
Support the efforts of BEDC, and augment their efforts where necessary, to develop
opportunities for entrepreneurship as it relates to the new economy. This includes
programming for building entrepreneurial talent and inventors, the development of creative
spaces that foster entrepreneurship, collaborative and creative thinking, the innovative
exchange of ideas, skill-building and mentorship, and networking as a wellspring of new markets
for goods and services. Such spaces should have shared, secure equipment, be a collaborative
effort among area entrepreneurs, and have the ability to conduct programming to address the
needs of various entrepreneurial clusters to build a culture and pipeline for new talent. The
development of niche retail opportunities should have a special emphasis.
2.2 Strategic Objectives:
2.3 Action Steps:
2.4 Timeline:
2.5 Assignment:
2.6 Measurements:
3) CONTINUE/EXPAND EFFORTS OF THE LEAN TEAM
3.1 Description:
Direct the LEAN Team to identify/undertake continuous improvement projects for the year.
The projects should include appropriate measurement metrics to be reported by year-end.
After Action Review processes should be incorporated as a means of evaluating and promoting
continuous improvement of the initiatives. Serving as an “internal consulting team”, the LEAN
Team should utilize additional training and professional development opportunities with LEAN
programs in the private and public sectors to expand proficiency levels. LEAN efforts should be
aligned with other efforts to continue implementation of tools and techniques which support a
High-Performing Organization (HPO).
3.2 Strategic Objectives:
3.3 Action Steps:
3.4 Timeline:
3.5 Assignment:
3.6 Measurements:
4) COMPLETE UPDATE OF VISION 2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WITH PROJECTION TO 2035
4.1 Description:
Complete the 2014 project of updating the Vision 2020 plan to have a long-range planning
window to 2035. The revisions should include a review and due consideration of other public
entities with comprehensive plans that may have an impact on the City’s Plan including but not
limited to the Brookings School District, Brookings County, South Dakota State University, and
other special-purpose districts. The 2035 Plan should anticipate changes and guide such
changes in an effective and orderly manner and be a tool for managing and directing growth and
development.
4.2 Strategic Objectives:
4.3 Action Steps:
4.4 Timeline:
4.5 Assignment:
4.6 Measurements:
5) DEVELOP IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR IMPROVED STEWARDSHIP OF OUR ASSETS
5.1 Description:
Using the benchmark analysis and workplan developed by the Sustainability Council, the Council
should select specific sustainability project(s) to undertake supported by an implementation
plan for each item. Selected items should be among the highest incremental priority and
properly aligned with the City’s mission and focus. Selected items should also complement
other initiatives of the City. The scope and extent of selected items should be commensurate
with budgeted resources to undertake such initiatives.
5.2 Strategic Objectives:
5.3 Action Steps:
5.4 Timeline:
5.5 Assignment:
5.6 Measurements:
6) KEY STRATEGIC INITIATIVES-construction
Street Maintenance Facility
Airport runway re-alignment completion
Division Ave. & Derdall Ave. drainage projects
Main Ave. S./26th St. completion
Main Ave.; 8th St. S. to 20th St. S. (Urban project)
22nd Ave. railroad crossing improvement (DOT project)
Sunrise Ridge Road extension (DOT project)
Highway 14 bypass improvement project (DOT project)
34th St. S.; Prince Dr. to 8th St. S. improvement project (County-City project)
Annual streets and parks maintenance/improvement projects
KEY STRATEGIC INITIATIVES-programming & planning
20th St. S. overpass/interchange
20th St. S.; Main Ave. to Rio Grande Ave.
Western Ave.; 20th St. South to 32nd St. S.
Gateway entrances ROW upgrades of 6th St.; 20th Av. to 34th Ave. & Main Av. to Medary Av.
Workforce development with BEDC
Economic development (industrial, retail, visitor, research) with BEDC, CVB, GP