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BROOKINGS CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 23, 2024
The Brookings City Council held a meeting on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 6:00 PM,
at the Brookings City & County Government Center, Chambers, with the following City
Council members present: Mayor Oepke Niemeyer, Council Members Wayne Avery,
Andrew Rasmussen, Bonny Specker, and Holly Tilton Byrne. Absent: Council
Members Brianna Doran and Nick Wendell. City Manager Paul Briseno, City Attorney
Steve Britzman, and City Clerk Bonnie Foster were also present.
Agenda. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by Council
Member Specker, that the agenda be approved. The motion carried by the following
vote: Yes: 5 -Avery, Niemeyer, Specker, Rasmussen, and Tilton Byrne; Absent: 2 -
Doran, and Wendell.
Open Forum. Jeff and Susan Struwe expressed concerns with the recent snow
removal, and inquired about the use of snow gates on the snow plows.
Consent Agenda. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by
Council Member Rasmussen, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by
the following vote: The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 -Avery, Niemeyer,
Specker, Rasmussen, and Tilton Byrne; Absent: 2 - Doran, and Wendell.
A. Action to approve the January 9 and January 16, 2024 City Council Minutes.
B. Action on Resolution 24-020, a Resolution declaring surplus property for
the City of Brookings.
RESOLUTION 24-020 - DECLARING SURPLUS PROPERTY
WHEREAS, the City of Brookings is the owner of the following described equipment
formerly used at the City of Brookings:
Police Department: 4 black office chairs, 4-drawer Lateral File Cabinet, GLOCK G19
Gen 5 Serial #: CARC839, SIG Sauer P320 XCarry Pro Serial #: 58J436840
Public Works/Engineering Department: 2007 Ford Freestar
WHEREAS, in the best financial interest, it is the desire of the City of Brookings to
dispose of as surplus property; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager is hereby authorized to sell or dispose of 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.
C. Action on Temporary Alcohol / Special Event Licenses for existing alcohol
license holders with events held on publicly owned property. Sodexo Catering
(License Holder RB-28249 and RW 28251): SDSU 24-TL011, SDSU-24-TL012, SDSU-
24-TL013, SDSU 24-TL014, SDSU 24-TL015, SDSU 24-TL016, SDSU 24-TL017,
SDSU 24-018, SDSU 24-TL019, SDSU 24-TL020, SDSU 24-TL021.
D. Action on Resolution 24-008, a Resolution Authorizing the City to enter into
a contract with Amusement Restoration Companies to GlassCoat the 50-meter
Pool at the Hillcrest Aquatic Center.
RESOLUTION 24-008 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH AMUSEMENT RESTORATION COMPANIES
TO GLASSCOAT THE 50-METER POOL AT HILLCREST AQUATIC CENTER.
WHEREAS, the City of Brookings has determined a need for the resurfacing of the
50-meter pool at Hillcrest Aquatic Center; and
WHEREAS, the City has identified this project in their 2024 CIP Budget; and
WHEREAS, the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative ensures competitive pricing through
its awarded vendors; and
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WHEREAS, Amusement Restoration Companies LLC has been chosen to complete this
GlassCoat resurfacing; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Brookings hereby authorizes
entering into a contract with Amusement Restoration Companies LLC, through the
BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative, for the GlassCoat resurfacing of the 50-meter pool
at the Hillcrest Aquatic Center.
E. Action on Resolution 24-010, a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of a
Bobcat S86 Skid Steer.
RESOLUTION 24-010 - RESOLUTION APPROVING
THE PURCHASE OF A BOBCAT SKID STEER
WHEREAS, the Parks & Recreation Department requests action to purchase a Bobcat
S86 Skid Steer from the NASPO Construction Equipment Master Agreement, through
Bobcat of Brookings Incorporated, in Brookings, South Dakota; and
WHEREAS, the Bobcat S86 Skid Steer will replace a 2011 Bobcat skid steer. Reducing
maintenance costs and breakdowns; and
WHEREAS, the 2024 Parks Capital Improvement Plan has identified the funds for the
purchase of a new skid steer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Brookings contract with Bobcat
of Brookings Incorporated, in the amount of$72,331.80, be accepted.
F. Action on Resolution 24-014, a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of One
(1) Hybrid Truck.
RESOLUTION 24-014 - RESOLUTION APPROVING
THE PURCHASE OF ONE HYBRID PICKUP TRUCK
WHEREAS, the Public Works Engineering Division has the need to purchase one (1)
new hybrid pickup truck; and
WHEREAS, the City is utilizing the South Dakota State Contract#17619 to determine
the bid price for the pickup; and
WHEREAS, Einspahr Auto, a local dealer in the City of Brookings, quoted $52,500,
which is approximately $1,561 lower than the State contract price; and
WHEREAS, Einspahr Auto will also allow $2,500 for the trade-in of a surplus van; and
WHEREAS, the 2024 Budget includes sufficient funds in the Capital Improvements
Fund to fund the purchase.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that a contract with Einspahr Auto from
Brookings, SD in the amount of$50,000 is hereby approved, and the City Manager and
City Clerk are authorized to sign the documents required to complete this purchase.
G. Action on Resolution 24-013, a Resolution Approving an Agreement with the
Brookings Regional Humane Society for the Care and Disposition of Impounded
Animals.
RESOLUTION 24-013 -A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT
WITH THE BROOKINGS REGIONAL HUMANE SOCIETY FOR THE CARE AND
DISPOSITION OF IMPOUNDED ANIMALS
WHEREAS, the City of Brookings has entered into an Agreement with the Brookings
Regional Humane Society for the care and disposition of Impounded Animals; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement would be effective for the 2024 Calendar Year; and
WHEREAS, this Resolution is intended to authorize the City to enter into the Agreement
as described herein with the Brookings Regional Humane Society.
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NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brookings, South Dakota that the Agreement with the Brookings Regional Humane
Society is hereby approved and the City Manager and City Clerk are authorized to
execute these Agreements.
H. Action to add a Special City Council Meeting on Friday, February 2nd at
2:00 p.m.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Contest Awards. In celebration of Dr. King's birthday, the
Brookings Human Rights Commission sponsored a poster contest for K-12 along with
an essay contest for intermediate, middle, and high school students.
The BHRC used this year's poster contest to launch a new anti-bullying campaign titled
"Promoting Empathy and Kindness (PEAK)." The students were invited to choose one
of the following quotes of Dr. King to create a graphic illustration of it that promotes
kindness and empathy:
• "Life's most persistent and urgent question is: 'What are you doing for others?' "
• "Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend."
• "The time is always right to do what is right."
• "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."
• "We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools."
• "In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of
our friends."
This year's poster theme was: "True peace is not merely the absence of tension;
it is the presence of justice."
The essay contest gave students an opportunity to reflect on Dr. King's ideas and their
effect on our community. The 2024 essay contest prompts were:
• Intermediate School (Grades 4-5): Identify two problems in your school,
neighborhood, or community and what you would do to solve these problems.
Include a quote from Dr. King and explain how it inspires your solution.
• Middle School (Grades 6-8): Building off a quote from Dr. King, describe how you
can help create a more just, inclusive, and peaceful society. How can you work
with your peers to make a difference? Identify your own aspirations for your
community and what Dr. King means to you.
• High School (Grades 9-12): Incorporating a quote from Dr. King, explore how the
principles of justice and oneness can be used to transform our divided world into
a united one. Discuss how Dr. King's ideals, philosophy, and principles apply to
our collective lives and impact your daily life. What solutions would you offer to
promote peace and equity in your community? What would be the roles of young
people and adults in implementing your solutions?
Awards were presented to:
• Poster- Kindergarten-3rd Grade: 1st Place Kenlee Greve ($25.00), 2nd Place
D'Mierylyn Medicine Horn ($15.00), 3rd Place Aubern Rose Diaz ($10.00)
• Poster- Intermediate School: 1st Place Brynlee Sik, ($25.00), 2nd Place Juliette
Bechmann ($15.00), 3rd Place Carma Helton ($10.00)
• Poster- Middle School: 1st Place Isli See ($25.00), 2"d Place Lillianna Eikmeier
($15.00), 3rd Place Lillian Timp ($10.00)
• Poster- High School: 1st Place Nana Kwame Dwomoh ($25.00)
• Essay - Intermediate School: 1st Place Stanturf Dwomoh ($100.00), 2nd Place
Blythe Agnes Dorthea Jones ($75.00), 3rd Place Alexander Liu ($50.00)
• Essay - Middle School: 1st Place Sanhita Tummala ($100.00), 2"d Place Sinan
Theodore Briddick ($75.00), 3rd Place Louis Liu ($50.00)
• Essay- High School: 1st Place Michelle Huh ($100.00), 2"d Place Nana Kwame
Dwomoh ($75.00), 3rd Place Danica Clarice Jones ($50.00)
Proclamation. Mayor Niemeyer presented a Proclamation recognizing Lawrence
Novotny for his years on the Human Rights Commission and the Brookings Community.
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MAYORAL PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Lawrence Novotny has made a substantial and sustaining impact on the
City of Brookings through his twenty-six years of service on the Human Rights
Commission; and
WHEREAS, in addition to volunteering as the Human Rights Commission recorder and
LGBTQ+ liaison, Lawrence Novotny has worked tirelessly to make our community better
by planning and hosting events, reviewing processes, and ensuring the City of
Brookings maintained a high Municipal Equality Index score; and
WHEREAS, Lawrence Novotny has kept the Human Rights Commission informed about
pertinent legislative bills and drafted appropriate responses during lawmaking sessions;
and
WHEREAS, the 2007 Dorothy & Eugene T. Butler Human Rights Award was given to
Lawrence Novotny for his staunch commitment to protecting human rights and
promoting equity and inclusion; and
WHEREAS, we, the People of Brookings, wish to recognize Lawrence Novotny because
his civic engagement is unparalleled and a valuable model for all who follow.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Oepke G. Niemeyer, Mayor of the City of Brookings, do hereby
proclaim Tuesday, January 23, 2024 as LAWRENCE NOVOTNY DAY.
Employee Service Awards Recognition. City Administration: Paul Briseno (5 years),
and Angie Ritter (5 years); Finance: Brenda McCracken (25 years); Library: Katherine
Eberline (20 years), and Grace Timmerman (5 years); Parks, Recreation & Forestry:
Christopher Engbrecht (15 years), Joshua Bauman (10 years), and Breann Julius (5
years); Police Department: Terry Coon (25 years), Shawn Peterson (15 years), Dustyn
Engstrom (5 years), Caleb Johnson (5 years), and Austin Kreutner (5 years); Public
Works — Engineering Division: Thad Drietz (15 years); Public Works — Solid Waste
Collection Division: Paul Hartley (15 years); Public Works— Street Division: Josh
McClain (15 years), and Michael Billet (10 years).
Resolution 24-006. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by
Council Member Specker, that Resolution 24-006, a Resolution designating Purchase
Authorities be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 -Avery,
Niemeyer, Specker, Rasmussen, and Tilton Byrne; Absent: 2 - Doran, and Wendell.
RESOLUTION 24-006 - RESOLUTION DESIGNATING PURCHASE AUTHORITIES
WHEREAS, the City of Brookings is required to comply with South Dakota Codified
Laws associated with Pubic Agency Procurement (SDCL 5-18A-1 through 5-18A-53);
and
WHEREAS, the City of Brookings desires to utilize purchasing authorities, and active
governmental contracts to make the procurement process more efficient and less costly;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Brookings desires to allow local businesses the opportunity to
meet or exceed publicly bid and awarded contract pricing and delivery times.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Brookings hereby designates
the following purchase authorities for use by City of Brookings staff for the ensuing year:
• Buy Board (https://www.buyboard.com )
• Cooperative Purchasing Venture (https://mn.gov/admin/osp/other-
purchasers/cpv/ )
• Cooperative Purchasing Connection (https://Durchasingconnection.org )
• GSA Advantage (https://www.gsaadvantage.gov/advantage )
• H-GAC (hftps://www.h-gac.com/procurement )
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• Sourcewell (hftr)s://www.sourcewell-mn-gov )
• NASPO ValuePoint (https://www.naspovaluepoint.o[g )
• Omnia Partners (hops://www.omniapartners.com )
• South Dakota State Contracts (https:Hboa.sd.cLov )
• South Dakota State Surplus (https://surplus.sd.gov )
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Brookings hereby authorizes City staff,
as per SDCL 5-18A-22, to piggy-back on any active contract for supplies or services,
other than professional services, that has been awarded by any governmental entity by
competitive sealed bids or competitive sealed proposals or from any contract that was
competitively solicited and awarded within the previous twelve months.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Brookings directs staff to solicit local
businesses, if such exist, that are in the business of providing the services or supplies
being procured off active contracts.
Resolution 24-005. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by
Council Member Rasmussen, that Resolution 24-005, a Resolution Awarding the Bid for
the Pioneer Park Bandshell Restoration be approved. The motion carried by the
following vote: Yes: 5 -Avery, Niemeyer, Specker, Rasmussen, and Tilton Byrne;
Absent: 2 - Doran, and Wendell.
RESOLUTION 24-005 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE LOW BID
FOR THE PIONEER PARK BANDSHELL RESTORATION.
WHEREAS, the City of Brookings is requesting acceptance of the low bid of$175,500
for the Pioneer Park Bandshell Restoration; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brookings is requesting acceptance of two additional alternate
repairs for a total cost of 138,800 for the Pioneer Park Bandshell Restoration; and
WHEREAS, the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department desires to accept the total
project cost of$214,300 from Clark Drew Construction in Brookings, South Dakota, for
the Pioneer Park Bandshell Restoration; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Brookings hereby authorizes
the approval of entering into a contract with Clark Drew Construction for$214,300.
Resolution 24-009. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by
Council Member Specker, that Resolution 24-009, a Resolution Authorizing the City to
enter into a contract with Turf Tank USA Inc. be approved. The motion carried by the
following vote: Yes: 5 -Avery, Niemeyer, Specker, Rasmussen, and Tilton Byrne;
Absent: 2 - Doran, and Wendell.
RESOLUTION 24-009 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING
THE CONTRACT WITH TURF TANK
WHEREAS, the City of Brookings has a desire to continually create more sustainable
ways in the City's operations; and
WHEREAS, this project has been budgeted for the 2024 fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, Turf Tank USA Inc. provides state-of-the-art line marking robots to
customers who wish to improve maintenance accuracy, consistency and efficiency.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Brookings hereby authorizes
entering into a contract with Turf Tank USA Inc., for its autonomous line marking robot.
Resolution 24-012. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by
Council Member Avery, that Resolution 24-012, a Resolution for the Intent to Lease
Real Property at 217 4th Street (former Food Pantry location) to the East Central
Mental Health and Chemical Dependence Center, doing business as Brookings
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Behavioral Health and Wellness (IVY Center), be approved. The motion carried by the
following vote: Yes: 5 -Avery, Niemeyer, Specker, Rasmussen, and Tilton Byrne;
Absent: 2 - Doran, and Wendell.
RESOLUTION 24-012 -A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO LEASE REAL PROPERTY
AT 217 4T" STREET TO THE IVY CENTER
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 Agreement with the East Central
Mental Health and Chemical Dependence Center, a South Dakota privately owned
501(c) (3) non-profit organization in Brookings, SD, doing business as Brookings
Behavioral Health and Wellness (Ivy Center), for a period of 18 months, commencing on
April 1, 2024 and ending October 31, 2025 and pertaining to the following described
property:
the South 38 Feet of Lot 13, and all of Lot 14, of Block 5 of the Original Plat
Addition in the City of Brookings, Brookings County, South Dakota.
No consideration or rent is required for this lease. The Ivy Center's construction
of building improvements to provide essential services in the City of Brookings
and covenants in connection with this lease constitute sufficient consideration for
this lease.
BE IT FURTHER NOTED, that a Public Hearing on this Resolution was held on January
23, 2024 at 6:00 o'clock P.M. in the Chambers at the Brookings City and County
Government Center and that all persons were given an opportunity to be heard on the
intent to lease real property.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brookings, South Dakota, as follows:
A. The City of Brookings enter into a Lease Agreement with the Ivy Center as set
forth above; and
B. That the City Manager is authorized to execute the Lease Agreement in
accordance with this Resolution.
Commercial Corridor Design Review Overlay District Site Plan. A public hearing
was held on a Commercial Corridor Design Review Overlay District Site Plan for Lot 4,
Block 4, Southland Addition. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne,
seconded by Council Member Rasmussen, that the Commercial Corridor Design
Review Overlay District Site Plan be approved. The motion carried by the following
vote: Yes: 5 -Avery, Niemeyer, Specker, Rasmussen, and Tilton Byrne; Absent: 2 -
Doran, and Wendell.
Resolution 24-019. A public hearing was held on Resolution 24-019, a Resolution to
Amend the 2040 Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use Map. A motion was made by
Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by Council Member Rasmussen, that
Resolution 24-019 be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 -
Avery, Niemeyer, Specker, Rasmussen, and Tilton Byrne; Absent: 2 - Doran, and
Wendell.
RESOLUTION 24-019 - A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE
BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2040
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 property legally described as Outlots Six (6), Seven (7), Eight (8), Nine
(9) and Fourteen (14) in the West Half(W Y2) of the South Half (S '/) of the Northeast
Quarter (NE %) All in Section Eleven (11) Township One-Hundred Nine (109), Range
Fifty (50) will be amended on the Future Land Use Map for the area described from
Urban Low Intensity and Open Wetland to Urban Medium Intensity; and
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WHEREAS, the property legally described as Outlots Two (2) and Three (3), Excluding
the North Forty Feet (N 40') Thereof, in the Northeast Quarter (NE %) of Section One
(1), Township One-Hundred Nine (109), Range Fifty (50) will be amended on the Future
Land Use Map for the area described from Medium Density Residential to Urban
Medium Intensity; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Brookings, SD held a public hearing in
accordance with SDCL 11-6-18 on the proposed amendment to the Future Land Use
Map of the Brookings, South Dakota Comprehensive Plan 2040; and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission of the City of Brookings, SD has
recommended approval of the amendments to the Future Land Use Map of the
Brookings, South Dakota Comprehensive Plan 2040 in accordance with SDCL 11-6-17;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that said amendment to the Future Land Use
Map of the Brookings South Dakota Comprehensive Plan 2040 is hereby adopted by
the City of Brookings.
FIRST READING — Ordinance 24-001. Introduction and First Reading was held on
Ordinance 24-001, an Ordinance to Change the Zoning within the City of Brookings
(1.63 Acres in Section One from Agriculture A District and Residence R-3 Apartment
District to Business B-2A Office District). Public Hearing and Action will be held:
February 13, 2024.
FIRST READING — Ordinance 24-002. Introduction and First Reading was held on
Ordinance 24-002, an Ordinance Authorizing Budget Amendment No. 10 to the 2023
Budget. Second Reading and Action will be held: February 13, 2024.
Tax Increment District#15. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne,
seconded by Council Member Avery, that the Developer's Agreement for Tax Increment
District #15 be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 -Avery,
Niemeyer, Specker, Rasmussen, and Tilton Byrne; Absent: 2 - Doran, and Wendell.
Revised Preliminary Plat. A motion was made by Council Member Rasmussen,
seconded by Council Member Tilton Byrne, that the Revised Preliminary Plat for Lots 3 -
5 in Richard Price First Addition be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 -Avery, Niemeyer, Specker, Rasmussen, and Tilton Byrne; Absent: 2 - Doran,
and Wendell
Resolution 24-015. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by
Council Member Rasmussen, that Resolution 24-015, a Resolution Authorizing the
Licensing of The Flower Shop LLC as a Medical Cannabis Dispensary in the City
of Brookings be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 -Avery,
Niemeyer, Specker, Rasmussen, and Tilton Byrne; Absent: 2 - Doran, and Wendell.
RESOLUTION 24-015 -A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
LICENSING OF THE FLOWER SHOP LLC AS A MEDICAL CANNABIS DISPENSARY
IN THE CITY OF BROOKINGS
WHEREAS, The Flower Shop LLC, submitted an Application and Application Fee for a
Medical Cannabis Dispensary License to the City of Brookings; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brookings has reviewed The Flower Shop LLC Medical
Cannabis Dispensary License Application, and has determined the Application satisfies
the requirements of Ordinance 21-028, an Ordinance establishing procedures for the
Licensing of Medical Cannabis Establishments in the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:
1) That a City of Brookings Medical Cannabis Dispensary License be issued to The
Flower Shop LLC, subject to an inspection by the City of Brookings prior to The
Flower Shop LLC, commencing operations; and
2) That an inspection of The Flower Shop LLC facilities and review of their
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operational plans be completed by the City Manager or his authorized
representative(s) following completion of their facility and prior to operation, with
operation contingent upon satisfactory inspection results; and
3) That a City of Brookings Medical Cannabis Program Licensing Certification and a
South Dakota Medical Cannabis Program Local Government Compliance
Certification be issued by the City Clerk; and
4) That the South Dakota Department of Health be furnished all documents
pertaining to The Flower Shop LLC Application and City of Brookings Medical
Cannabis Dispensary License.
Progress Report. Samantha Beckman, Assistant to the City Manager, provided a
progress report highlighting the City's activities/projects.
Adiourn. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by Council
Member Specker, that this meeting be adjourned at 7:47 p.m. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
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ATTEST:
n' P. seer, City Clerk