HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018_08_28 CC MinutesBrookings City Council
August 28, 2018
The Brookings City Council held a meeting on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at 6:00p.m.,
at City Hall with the following City Council members present: Mayor Keith Corbett,
Council Members Mary Kidwiler, Ope Niemeyer, Dan Hansen, Nick Wendell, Patty
Bacon, and Holly Tilton Byrne. City Manager Paul Briseno, City Attorney Steve
Britzman, and City Clerk Shari Thornes were also present.
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-Niemeyer, Hansen, Kidwiler, Wendell, Bacon, Tilton Byrne and
Corbett.
3.A. Action to approve the agenda.
3.8. Action to approve the August 14, 2018 City Council Minutes.
3.C. Action on Resolution 18-068, a Resolution authorizing the placement of 4-
way Stop Signs at the Intersection of Summit Pass and Telluride Lane I
Powderhorn Pass.
Resolution 18-068 -A Resolution authorizing the placement of 4-Way Stop Signs at the
Intersection of Summit Pass and Telluride Lane/Powderhorn Pass
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.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the City Council concurs with the recommendation
of the Traffic Safety Committee and approves the placement of 4-way stop signs at the
intersection of Summit Pass and Telluride Lane/Powderhorn Pass.
3.0. Action on Resolution 18-069, a Resolution authorizing the placement of 2-
way Stop Signs on Copper Mountain Road and Powderhorn Pass at the
Intersection of Summit Pass.
Resolution 18-069 -A Resolution Authorizing the Placement of 2-Way Stop Signs on
Copper Mountain Road and Powderhorn Pass at the Intersection of Summit Pass
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.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the City Council concurs with the recommendation
of the Traffic Safety Committee and approves the placement of 2-way stop signs on
Copper Mountain Road and Powderhorn Pass at the Intersection of Summit Pass.
Open Forum. Matt & Michelle Schmidt, 1903 Windermere Way, and Jason Evans,
1912 Tanbury Lane, requested an update on the status of the investigation and report
on the recent flooding issues.
Police Dept. promotions. Police Chief Dave Erickson introduced Joe Fishbaugher,
who was recently promoted from Patrol Officer to Patrol Sergeant on 7/16/2018.
Monthly Financial Report. Shawna Costello, Finance Director, presented a summary
of the City's financial position to the City Council and public.
Ordinance 18-011. An introduction and first reading was held on Ordinance 18-011, an
Ordinance appropriating monies to fund the necessary expenditures and liabilities of the
City of Brookings for the 2019 Fiscal Year and providing for the Annual Tax Levy and
Annual Tax for All Funds. Public Hearing: September 11, 2018.
Temporary Liquor Licenses. A public hearing was held on two Temporary Liquor
Applications from Aramark Educational Services, LLC, to operate within the City of
Brookings, South Dakota on September 7th for the 50-year Club Dinner, and on October
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12th for the Distinguished Alumni Dinner, to be held at the SDSU Alumni Center, 815
Medary Avenue. A motion was made by Council Member Kidwiler, seconded by Council
Member Bacon, that the two Temporary Liquor Applications be approved. The motion
carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 -Niemeyer, Hansen, Kidwiler, Wendell, Bacon,
Tilton Byrne, and Corbett.
Tax Increment District #8. A public hearing was held on the creation of Tax Increment
Financing District #8. A motion was made by Council Member Niemeyer, seconded by
Council Member Hansen, that TIF #8 be approved. The motion carried by the following
vote: Yes: 7 -Niemeyer, Hansen, Kidwiler, Wendell, Bacon, Tilton Byrne, and Corbett.
Resolution 18-070. A public hearing was held on Resolution 18-070, a Resolution
approving Tax Increment Financing District #8 Project Plan. A motion was made by
Council Member Hansen, seconded by Council Member Kidwiler, that TIF #8 Project
Plan be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 -Niemeyer,
Hansen, Kidwiler, Wendell, Bacon, Tilton Byrne, and Corbett.
Resolution 18-070-Resolution Approving Tax Increment Financing District
Number Eight, City of Brookings Project Plan
Whereas, the Brookings Planning Commission has recommended the approval of the
Tax Increment Financing Project Plan, Tax Increment Financing District Number Eight,
City of Brookings; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that all requirements have been met in order to approve
said Tax Increment Plan.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Council
1. Approval of Project Plan. The project plan, a copy of which is on file with the City
Finance Officer hereby approved.
2. Findings. The City Council finds that the project plan is feasible and that it conforms
to the City's master plan. All findings made in the tax increment financing project plan
are included herein by reference.
3. Effective 20 days after publication. This resolution shall become effective 20 days
after publication and absent any challenge at law all findings and conclusions in the Tax
Increment Financing Project Plan for Tax Increment Financing District Number Eight,
City of Brookings shall be final.
TIF #8 Developer Agreement. A motion was made by Council Member Kidwiler,
seconded by Council Member Hansen, that the Developer Agreement for TIF #8 be
approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 -Niemeyer, Hansen,
Kidwiler, Wendell, Bacon, Tilton Byrne, and Corbett.
Executive Session. A motion was made by Council Member Hansen, seconded by
Council Member Tilton Byrne, to enter into Executive Session at 6:45p.m., for purposes
of consulting with legal counsel or reviewing communications from legal counsel about
proposed or pending litigation or contractual matters, with the City Manager, City
Attorney, and City Clerk present. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. A motion
was made by Council Member Bacon, seconded by Council Member Tilton Byrne, to
exit Executive Session at 7:22 p.m. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
Adjourn. A motion was made by Council Member Hansen, seconded by Council
Member Wendell, to adjourn the meeting at 7:23 p.m. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
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Keith W. Corbett, Mayor