HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018_04_24 CC MinutesBrookings City Council
April 24, 2018
The Brookings City Council held a meeting on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 5:00 p.m., at
City Hall with the following City Council members present: Mayor Keith Corbett, Council
Members Mary Kidwiler, Dan Hansen, Holly Tilton Byrne, Nick Wendell, Patty Bacon,
and Ope Niemeyer. City Manager Jeff Weldon, City Attorney Steve Britzman, and City
Clerk Shari Thornes were also present.
5:00 PM Study Session
Update on 211 Program by Heidi Gullickson, Executive Director, Brookings Area United
Way. Continued discussion on the Brookings Affordable Housing Task Force Report.
6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Consent Agenda. A motion was made by Council Member Hansen, seconded by
Council Member Kidwiler, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the
following vote: Yes: 7 - Corbett, Niemeyer, Hansen, Kidwiler, Bacon, Wendell, and
Tilton Byrne.
A. Action to approve the agenda.
B. Action to approve the March 27, April 3, and April 17, 2018 City Council
Minutes.
C. Action on the following appointments: Airport Board: reappoint Orv Smidt (term
expires 5/1/2023); Brookings Committee for People who have Disabilities: reappoint
Taylor Wold as student representative (term expires 5/1/2019); Human Rights
Commission: appoint Meagan Irvine-Miller (term expires 5/1/2019); Park & Recreation
Board: reappoint Doug Smith and Jay Larsen (terms expire 5/1/2021), reappoint
Thomas Thvedt as High School Student Representative (term expires 5/1/2019);
Sustainability Council: reappoint Caleb Vukovich as student representative (term
expires 5/1/2019); Utility Board: appoint Keith Bartels (term expires 5/1/2023).
D. Action on Resolution 18-025, a Resolution declaring miscellaneous equipment
as surplus property.
Resolution 18-025 - Declaring Miscellaneous Equipment as Surplus Property
Whereas, the City of Brookings is the owner of the following described equipment:
City General: 4 - 2-door storage cabinets
Public Library: 16 wooden chairs, 1 green topped divided table, 8 green topped
wooden tables, 1 – Samsung Syncmaster 151V (15 inch) monitor, 1 – Viewsonic
VG 930m (20 inches) monitor, 1 – 2011 W7 Pro Acer Veriton VX275-UD5400C
Desktop (A2) Intel Pentium Dual-Core E5400 1 GB, 1 – 2006 W7 Gateway
E4500 D (G60) Pentium Dual 930, 1 GB, 1 – 2007 W7 Gateway E4610D (G71)
Intel Dual Core 2 Duo E6400 1024 MB, 1 – 2013 HP LaserJet Enterprise 600
Printer, 1 – HP Compaq dc 7900 Convertible Minitower (HP10)
Fire Dept.: 1200 gallon drop tank (approx. 25 years old); pressure washer with
self-contained heater (approx. 25 years old) (NOTE: water heater leaks and has
an electrical short); 2 – flood work lights; 1 – paint booth filter and pressure
gauge; 1 – yard light; 1 – Durango center console; 2 – mini light bars; 1 – 1980’s
GMC truck grill; 1 – TV Mount; 4 – sheets of paneling; 2 – electric reels (no
ends); 1 – tool box; 1 – box of 8’ light bulbs; 4 – Humvee tires and rims; 1 –
dually tire and rim; 1 – water well pump and expansion tank; 2 – wood open
storage shelves; 1 – 250 gallon galvanized water tank
Airport: 1 – 36” 2-drawer file cabinet; 2 – 6’ bookcases; 1 – 29” 2-drawer file
cabinet; 1 – 6’ desk with 3 drawers; 1 – 4’ desk
Parks, Recreation & Forestry Dept.: 1 - desktop organizer; 1 – 2-door cabinet; 1
– 2-shelf cabinet; 1 – wall-mounted cabinet; 1 – small table; 4 – metal desks; 1 –
small metal desk; 2 – tables; 1 – pedestal table; 1 – 3-shelf bookcase
Whereas, in the best financial interest, it is the desire of the City of Brookings to sell
same as surplus property; and
Whereas, the City Manager hereby authorized to sell said surplus property.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the governing body of the City of Brookings, SD, that
this property be declared surplus property according to SDCL Chapter 6 -13.
E. Action on Resolution 18-031, a Resolution authorizing the Brookings Summer
Arts Festival Committee to have exclusive use of Pioneer Park.
Resolution 18-031 - A Resolution authorizing the Brookings Summer Arts Festival
Committee to have Exclusive Use of Pioneer Park
Whereas, the Brookings Summer Arts Festival will be held in Pioneer Park on July
14-15, 2018; and
Whereas, the Summer Arts Festival Committee has requested the exclusive use and
control of Pioneer Park and its facilities for said festival, plus additional days for
preparation and takedown; and
Whereas, the Summer Arts Festival Committee will provide evidence of liability
insurance coverage including the City of Brookings as named insured; and
Whereas, the Summer Arts Festival Committee has agreed to accept responsibility for
the conduct of the Summer Arts Festival on said premises.
Now, Therefore, Be It Hereby Resolved, that the use of Pioneer Park and its facilities as
a public park shall terminate for the period of July 10 through July 17, 2018.
Be It Further Resolved, that the City Council does hereby grant the exclusive use of
Pioneer Park and its facilities during the Brookings Summer Arts Festival to the Summer
Arts Festival Committee.
Further, It Is Resolved, that the Summer Arts Festival Committee shall be responsible
for maintaining said facilities and cleaning them and returning them to the City of
Brookings in good condition following the festival.
F. Action to abate the 2017 and 2018 Drainage Fees and Interest for Parcel
Number 40625-00100-001-00, SDSU, owner, located on Lot 1, Block 1,
University First Addition in the City of Brookings, SD, in the amount of
$367.24.
Proclamation. Mayor Corbett declared April 24, 2018 as Brookings Volunteer
Firefighter Day.
Resolution 18-032. A motion was made by Council Member Hansen, seconded by
Council Member Wendell, that Resolution 18-032, a Resolution authorizing the
purchase of an unmarked Police Vehicle, be approved. The motion carried by the
following vote: Yes: 7 - Corbett, Niemeyer, Hansen, Kidwiler, Bacon, Wendell, and
Tilton Byrne.
Resolution 18-032 - Purchase of Police Vehicle
Whereas, the City of Brookings Police Department requests action to purchase one (1)
2018 Ford Taurus from Einspahr Auto Plaza, Brookings, SD; and
Whereas, Einspahr Auto Plaza is Item #17148 for a 2018 Ford Taurus from the South
Dakota State Bid Authority; and
Whereas, the City of Brookings Police Department will purchase from Einspahr Auto
Plaza, Brookings, SD, one (1) 2018 Ford Taurus in the amount of $28,267.00.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the contract from Einspahr Auto Plaza, Brookings,
SD, in the amount of $28,267.00 be accepted.
Resolution 18-034. A motion was made by Council Member Bacon, seconded by
Council Member Niemeyer, that Resolution 18-034, a Resolution awarding bids on
2018-08STI, Street Maintenance and Overlay Project, be approved. The motion carried
by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Corbett, Niemeyer, Hansen, Kidwiler, Bacon, Wendell,
and Tilton Byrne.
Resolution 18-034 - Resolution Awarding Bids on
Project 2018-08STI Street Maintenance and Overlay Project
Whereas, the City of Brookings opened bids for Project 2018-08STI Street Maintenance
and Overlay Project on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at 1:30 pm at the Brookings City &
County Government Center; and
Whereas, the City of Brookings has received the following bids for Project 2018-08STI
Street Maintenance and Overlay project: Bowes Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of
$725,881.50, and Duininck Inc. in the amount of $841,328.45.
Now Therefore, Be It Resolved that the total low bid of $725,881.50 for Bowes
Construction Co., Inc. be accepted.
Resolution 18-035. A motion was made by Council Member Niemeyer, seconded by
Council Member Hansen, that Resolution 18-035, a Resolution awarding bids on 2018-
09STI, Recreational Trail Overlay Project, be approved. The motion carried by the
following vote: Yes: 7 - Corbett, Niemeyer, Hansen, Kidwiler, Bacon, Wendell, and
Tilton Byrne.
Resolution 18-035 - Resolution Awarding Bids on
Project 2018-09STI Recreational Trail Overlay Project
Whereas, the City of Brookings opened bids for Project 2018-09STI Recreational Trail
Overlay Project on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at 1:30 pm at the Brookings City & County
Government Center; and
Whereas, the City of Brookings has received the following bids for Project 2018-09STI
Recreational Trail Overlay project: Bowes Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of
$125,455.00, and Duininck Inc. in the amount of $168,095.00.
Now Therefore, Be It Resolved that the total low bid of $125,455.00 for Bowes
Construction Co., Inc. be accepted.
Resolution 18-033. A motion was made by Council Member Kidwiler, seconded by
Council Member Hansen, that Resolution 18-033, a Resolution awarding bids on 2018-
05SSI, Viaduct Drainage Improvement Project, be approved. The motion carried by the
following vote: Yes: 7 - Corbett, Niemeyer, Hansen, Kidwiler, Bacon, Wendell, and
Tilton Byrne.
Resolution 18-033 - Resolution Awarding Bids for
2018-05SSI Viaduct Drainage Improvement Project
Whereas, the City of Brookings opened bids for 2018-05SSI Viaduct Drainage
Improvement Project on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at 1:30 pm at the Brookings City &
County Government Center; and
Whereas, the City of Brookings has received the following bids for 2018 -05SSI Viaduct
Drainage Improvement Project: VJ Ahlers Excavating - $399,568.00, Deboer
Construction – $409,927.75 and Meyer Services, Inc. - $459,707.00.
Now Therefore, Be It Resolved that the low bid of $399,568.00 from VJ Ahlers
Excavating be accepted.
Ordinance 18-006. Introduction and first reading was held on Ordinance 18-006, an
Ordinance rezoning the S 105’ of Lot 2, Block 7, Morehouse Addition (9 07 8th Street); S
105’ of Lot 3, Block 7, Morehouse Addition (911 8th Street); S 105’ of Lot 4, Block 7,
Morehouse Addition (915 8th Street) from Residence R-2 Two-Family District to
Business B-2A Office District. Public Hearing: May 8, 2018.
Ordinance 18-007. Introduction and first reading was held on Ordinance 18-007, an
Ordinance rezoning Bluegill Third Addition from A, Agricultural District and Residence
R-1C Single-Family District to Residence R-1D Single-Family District. Public Hearing:
May 8, 2018.
Ordinance 18-008. Introduction and first reading was held on Ordinance 18-008, an
Ordinance Amending Article III of Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Brookings, South Dakota and pertaining to the Brookings Health System. Public
Hearing: May 8, 2018.
On-Off Sale Malt Alcohol License – Flavor International Restaurant and Grocery.
A public hearing was held on a request for an On-Off Sale Malt Alcohol License for
Flavor International Restaurant and Grocery, LLC, Daniel Huntington, owner, 501 Main
Ave., legal description: E 120’ of Lots 13-14, Block 14, Second Addition. A motion was
made by Council Member Niemeyer, seconded by Council Member Tilton Byrne, to
approve On-Off Sale Alcohol License. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 -
Corbett, Niemeyer, Hansen, Kidwiler, Bacon, Wendell, and Tilton Byrne .
On-Off Sale Malt License Transfer – Carpy’s Pub. A public hearing was held on the
transfer of an On-Off-Sale Malt License from Carpy’s Pub, Roger Carpenter, owner, to
Carpy’s Pub, Verla Carpenter, owner, 714 22nd Ave., Brookings, South Dakota, legal
description: E 77’5” of W 145’ and N 32’9” of S 655’ and E 30’ of W 137’ of N 2y of S
679’ of Lot 2, Brookings Mall Addition. A motion was made by Council Member Kidwiler,
seconded by Council Member Wendell, that the transfer be approved. The motion
carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Corbett, Niemeyer, Hansen, Kidwiler, Bacon,
Wendell, and Tilton Byrne.
Resolution 18-026. A public hearing was held on Resolution 18 -026, a Resolution
adopting the Brookings, SD Comprehensive Plan 2040. A motion was made by Council
Member Hansen, seconded by Council Member Kidwiler, that Resolution
18-026 be approved with the following correction to the Future Land Use Map on page
80, change the land designated as MDR to UMI near the intersection of Main Avenue
South and 32nd Street South. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Corbett,
Niemeyer, Hansen, Kidwiler, Bacon, Wendell, and Tilton Byrne.
Resolution 18-026 - A Resolution Adopting the
Brookings, SD Comprehensive Plan 2040
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Brookings, SD held a public hearing in
accordance with SDCL 11-6-18 on the proposed Brookings, SD Comprehensive Plan
2040 for the City; and
Whereas, the Comprehensive Plan provides a Major Street Plan Map, identifies a
Future Land Use Map, projects population figures for the planning period, and describes
an integrated land use vision for the City; and
Whereas, the City Planning Commission of the City of Brookings, SD has
recommended approval of the Brookings, South Dakota Comprehensive Plan 2040 in
accordance with SDCL 11-6-17.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the Brookings, SD Comprehensive Plan 2040 is
hereby adopted for the City of Brookings, with said plan to supersede the previous
Vision 2020 Comprehensive Plan. The Brookings, SD Comprehensive Plan 2040 shall
be on file in the office of the City Clerk and is available for public inspection by any
interested person.
City Manager Contract. A motion was made by Council Member Kidwiler, seconded
by Council Member Hansen, to offer an Employment Agreement to Paul Briseno as the
new City Manager. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Corbett, Niemeyer,
Hansen, Kidwiler, Bacon, Wendell, and Tilton Byrne .
CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
This EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 24th day of April,
2018, by and between the CITY OF BROOKINGS, State of South Dakota, a municipal
corporation, hereinafter referred to as “City”, and Paul Briseno, hereinafter referred to as
“City Manager”.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the City desires to employ the services of Paul Briseno as City Manager;
and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the governing board, hereafter referred to as the
“Council”, to provide certain benefits, to establish certain conditions of employment, and
to set working conditions of said City Manager; and
WHEREAS, City Manager desires to accept employment as City Manager of the City of
Brookings;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, the
parties agree as follows:
Section 1. Duties.
The City hereby agrees to employ Paul Briseno as City Manager of the City of
Brookings, to perform the work and duties provided in the City Charter of the City of
Brookings, and to perform such other legally permissible and proper functions and
duties as the Council may from time to time assign.
Section 2. Employment Status as “Exempt”.
Exempt Status: It is agreed and understood that City Manager is an exempt employee
and is not eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Section 3. Salary.
City agrees to pay City Manager for his services rendered pursuant hereto an annual
base salary of $135,000.00, payable in installments through the payroll system on a
monthly basis at the same time as the other management employees of the City are
paid. The City Manager will be eligible for a one (1) year anniversary pay increase,
subject to satisfactory performance. Eligible salary adjustments will be considered
annually, thereafter, in a percentage range equal to or greater than those given to other
management employees and are subject to Council approval and a satisfactory
performance evaluation.
Section 4. Residency.
The City Charter requires that the City Manager reside within the City and the City
Manager may reside outside the City while under Contract only with the approval of the
Council.
Section 5. Performance Evaluation.
A. The Council shall conduct a review of the performance of the City Manager at
least annually. Said performance review and evaluation shall be in accordance
with specific criteria developed by the City Council following consultation with the
City Manager. Said criteria may be revised as the Council may from time to time
determine, following consultation with City Manager. Further, the Mayor shall
provide the City Manager with a summary written statement of the Council’s
findings following the City Manager’s performance review and evaluation by the
Council, and shall provide an adequate opportunity for the City Manager to
discuss his performance evaluation and findings with the Council.
B. Annually, the Council and City Manager shall define goals and performance
objectives that they determine necessary for the proper operation of the City of
Brookings and in the attainment of the Council’s policy objectives and shall
further establish a relative priority among those various goals and objectives.
They shall generally be attainable within the time limitations as specified and with
the annual operating and capital budgets and appropriations provided.
C. In effecting the provisions of this Section, the Council and City Manager also
mutually agree to abide by the provisions of applicable law.
Section 6. Hours of Work.
It is recognized that City Manager must devote significant time outside normal office
hours to the business of the City, and, to that end, City Manager will be allowed to take
compensatory time off as deemed appropriate during normal office hours.
Section 7. Outside Activities.
City Manager shall not engage in teaching, consulting or other non -City-connected
business without the prior approval of the Council.
Section 8. Moving and Relocation Expenses.
A. City Manager shall obtain two (2) quotes for costs associated with packing and
moving household goods. City Manager shall be reimbursed, or City may pay
directly for the expenses of packing and moving City Manager, City Manager’s
family, and City Manager’s personal property from Kearney, NE to the City of
Brookings, with said payment or reimbursement not to exceed the sum of
$11,250 which shall include unpacking, any storage costs necessary, insurance
charges and any other actual documented moving expenses allowed by IRS
regulations.
B. The City will provide City Manager with $1,500 per month for a period not to
exceed six (6) months to cover expenses and related costs for temporary
housing until the time City Manager is able to relocate permanently.
C. Should City Manager leave the City Manager position in Brookings voluntarily,
City Manager will be required to reimburse the relocation costs paid to City
Manager by the City according to the following schedule:
1. Leave position within first year – 100% reimbursement
2. Leave position within second year – 50% reimbursement
3. Leave position within third year – 25% reimbursement
4. Leave position within fourth year and thereafter – 0% reimbursement.
Section 9. Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Leave.
A. The City Manager will be granted the same number of holidays as other
management (exempt) employees of the City.
B. Upon employment, the City Manager will receive a two (2) week bank of vacation
leave and will be given credit for ten (10) years of service, and, in accordance
with City policy, the City Manager will accrue vacation time at the rate of 13.33
hours per month to accrue until the maximum 280 hours allowed per current City
policy is reached. This particular policy will not apply to longevity pay.
C. Upon employment, the City Manager will receive a one hundred sixty (160) hour
(4 week) bank of sick leave. The City Manager will accrue sick leave in
accordance with the City rate of 12 hours per month to be used against the sick
leave bank and continue to accumulate to the maximum of 1500 hours allowed
based on employment date after January 1, 2013, per current City policy.
D. The City of Brookings shall fix any such other terms and conditions of
employment, as it may determine from time to time, relating to the performance
of City Manager, provided such terms and conditions are not inconsistent with or
in conflict with the provisions of this Agreement, City ordinances or any other law.
All provisions of the Brookings City Code, City ordinances, resolutions,
regulations and rules of the City of Brookings relating to holidays and other
benefits and working conditions as they now exist or hereafter may be amended,
also shall apply to City Manager as they would to other exempt employees of the
City of Brookings, in addition to said benefits enumerated specifically for the
benefit of the City Manager except herein as provided.
Section 10. No Reduction of Benefits.
City shall not at any time during the term of this Agreement reduce the salary,
compensation or other financial benefits of City Manager, except to the degree of such
a reduction which is applicable across the board for all other management employees of
the City.
Section 11. Insurance.
A. The City will provide City Manager with health, life, dental, and vision insurance
coverages at the same rate as other management exempt employees. As per
City policy, the City will pay 75% of premiums for health insurance for the City
Manager and his dependents, 75% of the single premium toward all plans for
dental and vision coverage, and 100% of basic term and AD&D life insurance
premiums providing Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) coverage. In addition, the
City will offer City Manager participation in the Section 125 Flex plan. Additional
insurance coverage may be available at the City Manager’s sole expense.
B. City shall furnish and provide City Manager with insurance protection including
comprehensive general liability and errors and omissions coverage applicable to
all acts or omissions of City Manager arising out of his employment.
Section 12. Pension.
The City Manager will participate in the South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS). The
City Manager participates monthly in SDRS with a 6% deduction and the City of
Brookings participates with a 6% match. In addition, the City shall also contribute five
(5%) percent of City Manager’s compensation to a deferred compensation plan selected
by the City Manager.
Section 13. Automobile.
The City will provide the City Manager a car allowance of Five Hundred Dollars ($500)
per month for his use to conduct City business within the City and the County of
Brookings. The City will reimburse the City Manager for mileage for City related trips
made outside the County of Brookings. All travel outside the County limits using City
Manager’s personal vehicle will be reimbursed at the current City rate per mile.
Calculation of mileage will be based on the distance from Brookings.
Section 14. Dues, Conferences, and Subscriptions.
A. City agrees to budget and pay for dues and subscriptions of City Manager
necessary for his membership and full participation in national, regional, state,
and local associations/organizations desirable for his continued professional
growth and advancement, and for the good of the City.
B. Within budget considerations and Council approval, the City hereby agrees to
budget and pay for travel and subsistence expenses for City Manager for
professional and official travel, meetings, and occasions adequate to continue
the professional development of City Manager and adequately pursue necessary
official functions for the City, including but not limited to the ICMA Annual
Conference, the state league of municipalities, and such other national, regional,
state and local governmental groups and committees for the good of the City.
C. City also agrees to budget for and to pay for travel and subsistence expenses of
City Manager for short courses, institutes and training seminars that are
necessary for his professional development and for the good of the City.
Section 15. Civic Club Membership and Business Expenses.
A. City recognizes the desirability of representation in and before local civic and
service organizations, for which City shall pay all membership expenses. City
Manager shall report to the City on each such membership and the City will
reimburse City Manager or pay directly such membership fees.
B. The City shall reimburse City Manager for all employment-related expenses,
including, but not limited to meals, cost of registration, travel and mileage and
any other subsistence costs relating to the conduct of City Business.
C. A City cell phone will be provided to the City Manager and primarily used for
business purposes. A reasonable amount of personal use is acceptable as the
cell phone is expected to be carried on a routine basis.
Section 16. Indemnification.
City shall defend, hold harmless and indemnify City Manager against any tort,
professional liability claim or demand or other legal action, whether groundless or
otherwise, arising out of an alleged act or omission occurring in the performance of City
Manager's duties as City Manager. City will compromise and settle any such claim and
pay the amount of any settlement or judgment rendered thereon.
Section 17. Bond.
City shall bear the full cost of any fidelity or other bonds required of the City Manager
under any law or ordinance.
Section 18. Suspension and Termination.
The City Manager may be suspended by a resolution approved by the affirmative vote
of four (4) or more Members of the City Council which shall set forth the reasons for
suspension and proposed termination (“removal”). A copy of such resolution shall be
served immediately upon the City Manager. The City Manager shall have fifteen (15)
days in which to reply thereto in writing. The City Manager may request and shall be
afforded a public hearing, and the City Council shall set a time for a public hearing upon
the question of the City Manager’s termination. After the public hearing, if one is
requested, the City Council, by the affirmative vote of four (4) of its total membership,
may adopt a final resolution of termination. The City Manager shall continue to receive
full salary until the effective date of a final resolution of termination of employment.
Section 19. Termination and Severance Pay.
A. The City Manager will serve at the will of the Council and may be terminated
immediately in the sole discretion of the City, with or without cause, at any time.
B. Should the Council terminate the City Manager’s employment without cause
during any year of employment, the City Manager will receive six (6) months of
notice or severance compensation. City Manager shall also be compensated for
all remaining accrued vacation benefit time to the date of termination. Severance
compensation shall be payable on a monthly basis on the same schedule a s
other management level payroll. Severance compensation shall include all
benefits provided in this Agreement. The obligation to pay severance
compensation, however, will terminate when the City Manager has obtained a
position of comparable responsibility and compensation.
C. In the event the City Manager is terminated for cause or for a conviction of a
criminal offense, then, in that event, the City shall have no obligation to pay the
severance compensation indicated in the above paragraph. Examples of cause
may include, but are not limited to:
(1) City Manager willfully and continuously fails or refuses to comply with the
terms of this Agreement or the policies, standards and regulations of the
City as are from time to time established;
(2) City Manager shall be found guilty of fraud, dishonesty, misappropriation
of funds, embezzlement, or other act of misconduct in the rendering of
services on behalf of the City.
D. Nothing in this agreement shall be construed to prevent, limit, or otherwise
interfere with the right of the Council to terminate the services of the City
Manager at any time or with the right of the City Manager to resign from his
position as City Manager of the City at any time.
Section 20. Voluntary Resignation.
In the event City Manager elects to voluntarily resign or retire, he shall give the City
thirty (30) days advance written notice of the intent to terminate employment.
Section 21. Other Terms and Conditions of Employment.
The City, following consultation with the City Manager, may establish any such other
terms and conditions of employment relating to the performance of the City Manager as
it deems appropriate from time to time; provided, that such terms and conditions are not
inconsistent with or in conflict with the express provisions of this agreement, the City
Charter or any law or regulation. No such additional terms or conditions shall be
effective unless first reduced to writing and furnished to the City Manager as mutually
agreed by the City Manager and the City, as an addendum to this Agreement.
Section 22. Vehicle Insurance.
The City Manager shall maintain continuously in force with respect to all such vehicles a
policy of liability insurance having minimum limits identified in the City Vehicle Driving
Policy. The City Manager shall maintain an acceptable driving record as outlined within
the City Vehicle Driving Policy, and upon request, shall provide the City’s risk
management office with appropriate proof of compliance with the insurance
requirements of this Section.
Section 23. Powers and Duties of City Manager.
The duties and responsibilities of the City Manager shall be in accordance with South
Dakota State law, the Brookings City Charter, the City Governance and Ends Policies,
all ordinances and resolutions of the City of Brookings, and such policies as shall be
adopted from time to time by the City Council. The duties and responsibilities of the City
Manager shall include but not necessarily be limited to the following list:
The City Manager shall be the chief administrative officer of the City, responsible to the
Council for the administration of all city matters placed in the city manager’s charge by
or under this Agreement and the City Charter. The City Manager shall:
A. Appoint and, when necessary in his discretion, suspend o r remove all city
employees and appointive administrative officers provided for by or under the
City Charter. The City Manager may authorize any administrative employee or
officer subject to the City Manager’s direction and supervision to exercise these
powers with respect to subordinates in that employee or officer’s department,
office or agency;
B. Direct and supervise the administration of all departments, offices and agencies
of the City, except as otherwise provided by the Charter or by other applicable
law;
C. Attend all City Council meetings. The City Manager shall, except when the
governing body may be considering suspension or removal of the City Manager,
have the right to take part in discussion at City Council meetings;
D. See that all laws, provisions of the City Charter and acts of the City Council,
subject to enforcement by the City Manager or by employees or officers subject
to the City Manager’s direction and supervision, are faithfully executed;
E. Prepare and submit the annual budget and capital pro gram to the City Council;
F. Submit updates annually on the date specified by the City Council a five -year
capital program in such form as the City Manager deems desirable or the City
Council may require;
G. Submit updates annually on the date specified by the City Council a five-year
financial plan in such form as the City Manager deems desirable or the City
Council may require;
H. Submit to the City Council and make available to the public a complete report on
the finances and administrative activities of the City as of the end of each fiscal
year;
I. Make such other reports as the City Council may require concerning the
operations of City departments, offices and agencies subject to the City
Manager’s direction and supervision;
J. Keep the City Council advised as to the financial condition and future needs of
the City; Sign all warrants for the payment of money, and the same shall be
countersigned by the Clerk, but no warrant shall be issued until the claim therefor
has been approved by the City Council, except as may be otherwise provided by
ordinance or resolution;
K. Be the personnel director of the City;
L. Make recommendations to the City Council concerning the affairs of the City;
M. Provide support staff to assist the Mayor and other Council members; and
N. Perform such duties as are specified in the City Charter or as may be required by
the City Council.
Section 24. General Provisions.
A. This Agreement shall constitute the entire agreement between the parties.
B. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs and
executors of the City Manager.
C. Except as expressly provided herein, neither party shall assign rights or delegate
duties arising from this Agreement without first obtaining the express written
consent of the other.
D. Should any provision of this agreement or any portion thereof, be held
unconstitutional, invalid, or unenforceable, the remainder of this agreement shall
be deemed as severable, shall not be affected and shall remain in full force and
effect.
E. This agreement is governed by South Dakota law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been entered into by the parties hereto.
Adjourn. A motion was made by Council Member Hansen, seconded by Council
Member Tilton Byrne, to adjourn the meeting at 6:29 p.m. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
CITY OF BROOKINGS
Keith W. Corbett, Mayor
ATTEST:
Shari Thornes, City Clerk