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Brookings City Council
May 23, 2023
The Brookings City Council held a meeting on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 6:00 PM, at
the Brookings City & County Government Center, Chambers, with the following City
Council members present: Mayor Oepke Niemeyer, Deputy Mayor Nick Wendell,
Council Members Wayne Avery, Holly Tilton Byrne, Bonny Specker, Brianna Doran, and
Andrew Rasmussen. City Manager Paul Briseno, City Attorney Steve Britzman, and
Deputy City Clerk DeShawn Scott were also present.
Agenda. A motion was made by Council Member Wendell, seconded by Council
Member Tilton Byrne, that the agenda be approved. The motion carried by the following
vote: Yes: 7 - Niemeyer, Wendell, Avery, Tilton Byrne, Specker, Doran, and
Rasmussen.
Consent Agenda. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by
Council Member Specker, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the
following vote: Yes: 7 - Niemeyer, Wendell, Avery, Tilton Byrne, Specker, Doran, and
Rasmussen.
A. Action to approve the May 9, 2023 City Council Minutes.
B. Action on Resolution 23-051, a Resolution in support of an Application for
Financial Assistance to the South Dakota Housing Development Authority by
Branch Creek, LLC, and / or its Affiliates, Agents, or Assigns, for the Benefit of
Multi and Single-Family Development.
Resolution 23-051 - Resolution in Support of an Application for Financial Assistance to
the South Dakota Housing and Development Authority by Branch Creek, LLC, and / or
its Affiliates, Agents, or Assigns, for the Benefit of Multi or Single-Family Development
Whereas, the City of Brookings and Branch Creek, LLC have determined it is necessary
to proceed with improvements to the City's infrastructure, thus enabling additional single
and multifamily units to be constructed in the city limits of Brookings; and
Whereas, the City and Developer have determined financial assistance will be
necessary to undertake the Project and an application for financial assistance to the
South Dakota Housing and Development Authority shall be prepared by Branch Creek,
LLC (Developer) for the proposed development; and
Whereas, the City will work with the Developer's engineer to ensure the preliminary
project infrastructure plans meet the City's requirements for adequate drinking water,
water treatment capacity and distribution, storm sewer, and all other necessary
improvements as needed; and
Whereas, the City has adequate treatment facilities and water supply to accommodate
the proposed development; and
Whereas, the City is committed to the ownership and long-term maintenance of said
infrastructure upon acceptance and the conditions set forth in the certificate of
completion that the said infrastructure and system shall meet the specifications,
materials and equipment set forth as shown on the approved plans in said agreement;
and
Whereas, the 2022 Brookings County Housing Study identified the need for additional
owner-occupied housing in the moderate to market price range, an increase in the
variety of housing types, designs, and densities; and
Whereas, the City acknowledges that there is a significant housing shortage in City of
Brookings and this proposed development will help, but not resolve the housing
shortage.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City of Brookings as follows:
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1. The City hereby supports the submission of an Application for financial
assistance by Branch Creek, LLC, to the South Dakota Housing and
Development Authority.
2. City officials of the City of Brookings are hereby authorized to deliver such other
documents as necessary, to assist with the Application.
C. Action on Resolution 23-049, a Resolution awarding bid 2023-07 STI Freight-
On-Board Asphalt Material.
(Published separately from City Council Minutes on 512612023.)
Proclamation. Mayor Niemeyer presented a proclamation to Jon Stauff and Mark
Sternhagen, members of the Brookings Disability Awareness Committee, recognizing
May as Global Accessibility Awareness Month in the City of Brookings.
MAYORAL PROCLAMATION
Whereas, Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is commemorating its 12tn
Anniversary of educating about digital access and inclusion for the more than one billion
people with disabilities; and
Whereas, GAAD is led by the GAAD Foundation, which was founded on the 10tn
Anniversary of Global Accessibility Awareness Day and whose mission is to disrupt the
culture of technology and digital product development to include accessibility as a core
requirement; and
Whereas, workplaces welcoming of the talents of all people, including disabled people,
are a critical part of our efforts to build an inclusive community and strong economy, yet
more than 98.1% of corporate and organizations home pages have at least one Web
Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 failure, thus making it difficult with those members
of the disabled community from fully accessing information.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that I, Oepke G. Niemeyer, Mayor of the City of
Brookings, do hereby proclaim May 2023 as Global Accessibility Month, and I call upon
employers, schools and other community organizations in Brookings to observe this
month with an appropriate review of their digital content, and to address issues
identified in such reviews that prevent disabled people from accessing and using digital
content provided by these institutions.
Proclamation. Mayor Niemeyer presented a proclamation to Lawrence Novotny,
member of the Brookings Human Rights Commission, recognizing June as LGBTQ2S+
Pride Month in the City of Brookings.
MAYORAL PROCLAMATION
Whereas, June is celebrated as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and
Two Spirit (LGBTQ2S+) Pride Month across the USA; and
Whereas, Pride Month celebrates everyone's right to live without fear of prejudice
based on sexual orientation or gender identity; and
Whereas, the LGBTQ2S+ community includes our neighbors, friends, and family
members; and
Whereas, the City of Brookings vision is to be a welcoming and inclusive community
where all can bring your dreams; and
Whereas, the City of Brookings has received a perfect score of 100 on the Human
Rights Campaign Municipal Equality Index, the largest LGBTQ2S+ civil rights
organization in the U.S. for five years in a row; and
Whereas, these entities in Brookings have been working tirelessly for LGBTQ2S+
awareness and equality: Human Rights Commission, Brookings PFLAG, Brookings
Public Library, Brookings Arts Council, and Brookings Pride; and
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Whereas, the Brookings community will be celebrating Pride on June 31d at Pioneer
Park.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that I, Oepke G. Niemeyer, Mayor of the City
of Brookings, do hereby proclaim June 2023 as LGBTQ2S+ Pride Month.
Proclamation. Mayor Niemeyer presented a proclamation to John Thompson, Public
Works Director, and Public Works Department employees, recognizing May 21-27 as
Public Works Week in the City of Brookings.
MAYORAL PROCLAMATION
Whereas, public works professionals focus on infrastructure, facilities, and services
that are of vital importance to our public health, high quality of life, well-being, and
sustainable and resilient communities; and
Whereas, Brookings recognizes the dedicated efforts of public works professionals,
who are engineers, managers, and employees at all levels of government and the
private sector, who are responsible for rebuilding, improving, and protecting our nation's
transportation, water supply, water treatment and solid waste systems, public buildings,
and other essential structures and facilities; and
Whereas, it is in the public interest for all citizens to gain knowledge of and to
maintain an ongoing interest and understanding of the importance of public works and
public works programs; and
Whereas, 2023 marks the 63rd annual National Public Works Week.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that I, Oepke G. Niemeyer, Mayor of the City of
Brookings, do hereby proclaim May 21-27, 2023 as Public Works Week, and urge all
citizens to join in activities, events, and ceremonies designed to pay tribute to our public
works professionals and to recognize the substantial contributions they make to
protecting our national health, safety, and quality of life.
Ordinance 23-018. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by
Council Member Wendell, that Ordinance 23-018, an Ordinance Amending Article III of
Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Brookings, South Dakota, be
approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Niemeyer, Wendell,
Avery, Tilton Byrne, Specker, Doran, and Rasmussen.
Temporary Alcohol Application. A public hearing was held on a Temporary Alcohol
License Application from Wooden Legs Brewing Co. for a July 20th Comedy at the Park
event at Pioneer Park, 104 6th Street West. A motion was made by Council Member
Tilton Byrne, seconded by Council Member Wendell, that the Temporary Alcohol
Application be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Niemeyer,
Wendell, Avery, Tilton Byrne, Specker, Doran, and Rasmussen.
Temporary Alcohol Application. A public hearing was held on a Temporary Alcohol
Application from Sodexo Catering for the Oscar Howe VIP Reception to be held on June
9, 2023 at the SDSU Alumni Center, 815 Medary Avenue. A motion was made by
Council Member Wendell, seconded by Council Member Doran, that the Temporary
Alcohol Application be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 -
Niemeyer, Wendell, Avery, Tilton Byrne, Specker, Doran, and Rasmussen.
House Moving Request. A public hearing was held on a house moving request for a
two-story residential home from 1224 6th Street to-1125 31d Street. A motion was made
by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by Council Member Doran, that the house
moving request be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 -
Niemeyer, Wendell, Avery, Tilton Byrne, Specker, Doran, and Rasmussen.
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Resolution 23-050. A motion was made by Council Member Avery, seconded by
Council Member Doran, to approve Resolution 23-050, a Resolution to Annex 52.7
acres in the Southwest % of Section 20, Township 110, Range 50, Brookings County,
South Dakota. A motion was made by Council Member Doran, seconded by Council
Member Avery, that Resolution 23-050, a Resolution to Annex 52.7 acres in the
Southwest % of Section 20, Township 110, Range 50, Brookings County, South Dakota,
be tabled. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Niemeyer, Wendell,
Avery, Tilton Byrne, Specker, Doran, and Rasmussen.
Preliminary Plat. A motion was made by Council Member Wendell, seconded by
Council Member Doran, that the Revised Preliminary Plat of Lots 1-5, Outlot A, and
Outlot B in Block 9 of Wiese Addition, be approved. 'The motion carried by the following
vote: Yes: 7 - Niemeyer, Wendell, Avery, Tilton Byrne, Specker, Doran, and
Rasmussen.
Preliminary Plat. A motion was made by Council Member Avery, seconded by Council
Member Doran, that a Preliminary Plat for Blocks 1-15 in Branch Creek Addition be
approved. Public Comment: Justin Bucher. The motion carried by the following
vote: Yes: 7 - Niemeyer, Wendell, Avery, Tilton Byrne, Specker, Doran, and
Rasmussen.
Resolution 23-048. A motion was made by Council Member Avery, seconded by
Council Member Wendell, that Resolution 23-048, a Resolution approving a Naming,
Advertising, and Sponsorship Agreement with Dacotah Bank, providing for the currently
named "Swiftel Center" be named "Dacotah Bank Center" be approved. The motion
carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Niemeyer, Wendell, Avery, Tilton Byrne, Specker,
Doran, and Rasmussen.
(Published separately from City Council Minutes on 512612023.)
Resolution 23-047. A motion was made by Council Member Specker, seconded by
Council Member Tilton Byrne, that Resolution 23-047, a Resolution Concerning
Updated City Council Policies, be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Niemeyer, Wendell, Avery, Tilton Byrne, Specker, Doran, and Rasmussen.
(Published separately from City Council Minutes on 512612023.)
Progress Report. Jake Meshke, Deputy City Manager, provided a progress report
highlighting the City's activities / projects.
Executive Session. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded
by Council Member Doran, to enter into Executive.Session at 7:22 p.m., pursuant to
SDCL 1-25-2.3, consulting with legal counsel or reviewing communications from legal
counsel about proposed or pending litigation or contractual matters. Present: City
Council, City Manager, and Deputy City Manager. The motion carried by a unanimous
vote. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by Council
Member Wendell, to exit Executive Session at 7:50 p.m. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
Adjourn. A motion was made by Council Member Wendell, seconded by Council
Member Tilton Byrne, that this meeting be adjourned at 7:251 p.m. The motion carried
by a unanimous vote.
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