HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024_08_13 CC MinutesBROOKINGS CITY COUNCIL
August 13, 2024
The Brookings City Council held a joint meeting with the County Commission on
Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 5:30 PM, at the Brookings City & County Government
Center, Chambers, with the following City Council members present: Mayor Oepke
Niemeyer, Council Members Wayne Avery, Brianna Doran, Andrew Rasmussen, Bonny
Specker, Holly Tilton Byrne, and Nick Wendell. County Commission Members present:
Mike Bartley, Shawn Hostler, Larry Jensen, Ryan Krogman, and Kelly VanderWal. City
Manager Paul Briseno, City Attorney Steve Britzman and City Clerk Bonnie Foster were
also present.
Agenda. A motion was made by Council Member Specker, seconded by Council
Member Tilton Byrne, that the agenda be approved. The motion carried by the following
vote: Yes: 7 - Avery, Doran, Niemeyer, Rasmussen, Specker, Tilton Byrne, and
Wendell. A motion was made by County Commissioner Hostler, seconded by County
Commissioner Krogman, that the agenda be approved. The motion carried by the
following vote: Yes: 5 - Bartley, Hostler, Jensen, Krogman, and VanderWal.
Ordinance 24-022. A public hearing was held on City of Brookings Ordinance 24 -022
and Brookings County Commission Ordinance 2024 -06, an Ordinance to Rezone Outlot
J in the North West Quarter of the South East Quarter of Section 11, Township 109,
Range 50 West from a Joint Jurisdiction Residence R-3A District to a Joint Jurisdiction
Business B-3 Heavy District (located at 3901 Main Avenue South, Brookings, SD). A
motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by Council Member
Specker, that Ordinance 24-022 be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Avery, Doran, Niemeyer, Rasmussen, Specker, Tilton Byrne, and Wendell. A
motion was made by County Commissioner Kelly VanderWal, seconded by County
Commissioner Hostler, that Ordinance 2024-06, be approved. The motion carried by
the following vote: Yes: 5 - Bartley, Hostler, Jensen, Krogman, and VanderWal.
Adjourn the Joint Meeting. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne,
seconded by Council Member Wendell, that this portion of the Jo int Meeting be
adjourned at 5:36 p.m. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. A motion was made
by County Commissioner Krogman, seconded by County Commissioner VanderWal,
that this portion of the Joint Meeting be adjourned at 5:36 p.m. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
(A brief recess began at 5:36 p.m. to end the joint portion of the meeting, dismissing the
County Commission. The City Council reconvened at 6:00 p.m.)
Consent Agenda. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by
Council Member Wendell, that the consent agenda be approved. The motion carried by
the following vote: Yes: 7 - Avery, Doran, Niemeyer, Rasmussen, Specker, Tilton
Byrne, and Wendell.
A. Action to approve the July 23, 2024 City Council Minutes.
B. Action on appointments to the Public Arts Commission: Lisbeth Solum (term
expires 1/1/2025), member-at-large; and Meridith Weiland, (term expires 1/1/2025),
member-at-large.
C. Action on an appointment to the Planning Commission: Doug Metcalf (term
expires 12/31/2024).
D. Action on the 2025 City Council Meeting Calendar.
E. Action on Resolution 24-074, a Resolution Awarding the Bid for a 4,000
Gallon Water Truck.
RESOLUTION 24-074 - RESOLUTION AWARDING BID
FOR A 4,000 GALLON WATER TRUCK
WHEREAS, the City of Brookings opened bids for a 4,000 Gallon Water Truck on
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 1:30 pm at the Brookings City and County Government
Center; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brookings received the following bids for a 4,000 Gallon Water
Truck: Custom Truck One Source - $174,412; and Garsite Progress LLC - $203,920.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that a contract be awarded to Custom Truck
One Source for the bid price of $174,412.
F. Action on Resolution 24-071, a Resolution Authorizing Change Order #2
for the Pickleball Courts Project.
RESOLUTION 24-071 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #2
FOR THE PICKLEBALL COURTS PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Brookings is requesting to upgrade the post-tensioned concrete
for the Pickleball Courts at Hillcrest Park; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brookings is requesting to upgrade the type of cable tensioning
system for the Pickleball Courts at Hillcrest Park; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Brookings hereby authorizes
the approval of Change Order #2 which upgrades the post-tensioned concrete and
cable tensioning system for the Pickleball Courts Project.
G. Action on Temporary Alcohol / Special Event Licenses for existing alcohol
license holders with events held on publicly owned property: SDSU TL24-057,
SDSU TL24-058, SDSU TL24-059, SDSU TL24-060, and SDSU TL25-001.
Proclamation. Mayor Niemeyer presented a Proclamation to Jeannie Bauske,
Brookings Multicultural Center Events Coordinator, recognizing Wednesday, August 21,
2024 as "A Day to Celebrate the Cultures of Our Community."
MAYORAL PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Brookings’ thriving international community contributes to our community’s
high quality of life and provides a vital economic impact to the Brookings area; and
WHEREAS, Brookings has greatly benefited from having hundreds of international
students from over 80 countries enro lled at South Dakota State University; and
WHEREAS, the Brookings Multicultural Center, the Brookings Economic Development
Corporation, and the South Dakota State University Office of International Affairs will
hold the 3rd Annual International Ice Cream Social and Community Fair to welcome
International Faculty and Graduate Students and their families to our community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Oepke G. Niemeyer, Mayor of the City
of Brookings, do hereby proclaim Wednesday, August 21, 2024 as “A Day to Celebrate
the Cultures of Our Community.”
Report: Ex-Officio Reports. A Brookings Municipal Utility Board report was given by
Council Member Avery. A Brookings Health Systems Board of Trustees report was not
given.
Master Drainage Plan. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne,
seconded by Council Member Specker, that the Master Drainage Plan be accepted.
The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Avery, Doran, Niemeyer,
Rasmussen, Specker, Tilton Byrne, and Wende ll.
Resolution 24-077. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by
Council Member Doran, that Resolution 24-077, a Resolution Awarding Bids on Project
2024-05STI Structure No. 06-160-152 Replacement, be approved. The motion carried
by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Avery, Doran, Niemeyer, Rasmussen, Specker, Tilton
Byrne, and Wendell.
RESOLUTION 24-077 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BIDS ON PROJECT 2024-05STI
STRUCTURE NO. 06-160-152 REPLACEMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Brookings opened bids for Project 2024-05STI Structure No.
06-160-152 Replacement on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 1:30 pm at the Brookings City
& County Government Center; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brookings received the following low bid for the 2024 -05STI
Structure No. 06-160-152 Replacement Project from Austreim Excavating, LLC, in the
amount of $166,489.94; and
WHEREAS, the low bid was approximately 22% lower than the Engineer’s Estimate.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:
1. That the low bid of $166,489.94 for Austreim Excavating, LLC. be accepted.
2. The City Manager is authorized to sign the contract documents for this project.
FIRST READING – Ordinance 24-025. Introduction and First Reading was held on
Ordinance 24-025, an Ordinance Authorizing Budget Amendment No. 8 to the 2024
Budget. Second Reading and Action to be held: August 27, 2024.
FIRST READING – Ordinance 24-026. Introduction and First Reading was held on
Ordinance 24-026, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 82 of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Brookings and Pertaining to the Covering of Vehicle Loads in the City of
Brookings. Public Hearing and Action to be held: August 27, 2024.
FIRST READING – Ordinance 24-027. Introduction and First Reading was held on
Ordinance 24-027, an Ordinance Amending Articles I & II of Chapter 72 - Storm
Drainage, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Brookings, South Dakota. Public
Comment: Jacob Mills. Public Hearing and Action to be held: August 27, 2024.
Ordinance 24-023. A public hearing was held on Ordinance 24-023, an Ordinance to
Rezone the East 151 feet of Block 1 in Northern Plains Addition from a Business B-2A
Office District to a Residence R-2 Two-Family District. A motion was made by Council
Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by Council Member Specker, that Ordinance 24-023 be
approved. Public Comment: Kyle Rausch, Allan Sandor, Linda Watson, Ron Stee, Jeff
Arneson, Justin Bucher, Heather Neff, Jordan Arneson, Rachel Flaskey, Ava Flaskey,
Jason Flaskey, Jeff Streuwe, Joe Thorne, and Vince Eberhart. The motion carried by
the following vote: Yes: 7 - Avery, Doran, Niemeyer, Rasmussen, Specker, Tilton
Byrne, and Wendell.
Ordinance 24-024. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by
Council Member Wendell, that Ordinance 24-024, an Ordinance to permit by
Conditional Use Permit townhouses on Blocks 3A and 4 in Northern Plains Addition,
City of Brookings, Brookings County, South Dakota, be approved. Public Comment:
Public Comment: Kyle Rausch, Heather Neff, Rachel Flaskey, Ron Stee, Jordan
Arneson, Allan Sandor, Ava Flaskey, Linda Watson, Julia Eberhart, Vince Eberhart, and
Jason Flaskey. A motion was made by Council Member Avery, seconded by Council
Member Wendell, that Ordinance 24-024 be tabled. The motion carried by the following
vote: Yes: 7 - Avery, Doran, Niemeyer, Rasmussen, Specker, Tilton Byrne, and
Wendell.
Revised Preliminary Plat. A motion was made by Council Member Specker,
seconded by Council Member Tilton Byrne, that a Revised Preliminary Plat for Blocks
1A, 3A and 4; in Northern Plains Addition, be approved. Public Comment: Kyle
Rausch. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Avery, Doran, Niemeyer,
Rasmussen, Specker, Tilton Byrne, and Wendell.
Resolution 24-072. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by
Council Member Avery, that Resolution 24-072, a Resolution Approving Revised
Policies of the City of Brookings, be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Avery, Doran, Niemeyer, Rasmussen, Specker, Tilton Byrne, and Wendell.
RESOLUTION 24-072 - A RESOLUTION APPROVING
REVISED POLICIES OF THE CITY OF BROOKINGS
WHEREAS, City Council policies are compiled in the Governance and Ends Policy,
which includes a number of policies adopted by the City Council over the past 20 years;
and
WHEREAS, it is important Council Policies are reviewed regularly so Council policies
are consistent with the current Council’s priorities and the City of Brookings of today;
and
WHEREAS, over the past year, Council Members Holly Tilton Byrne and Wayne Avery
participated in the process of reviewing and preparing proposed revisions of current City
of Brookings policies. These Council members were assisted by the City Manager, City
Clerk, and City Attorney; and
WHEREAS, the attached City Policies have been reviewed and proposed revisions
have been prepared. Policies include the following:
Type Number Name
City Council 100 Council Vision, Mission, Values
City Council 298 Design Building Procurement
City Council 299 ADA Policies
City Council 301 Building Permit Fee Waiver
City Council 304 Procurement of Professional Services
City Council 305 Arterial & Collector Streets
City Council 306 Tax Increment Financing
City Council 308 Liquor License Agreement & Criteria
City Council 309 Sales Tax Incentive Grant
City Council 310 Sale of Real Property
City Council 311 Volunteer Board Appointment
City Council 312 Reporting by Economic Entities
City Council 313 Council Reconsideration Action
City Council 314 Council Professional Development
City Council 315 Larson Ice Center Use
City Council 316 Construction Manager at Risk
City Council 317 Access Channel
City Council 318 Change Orders
City Council 319 Bills & Claims
City Council 320 Investment Policy
City Council 321 Triple Bottom Line
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Policies attached hereto and
referenced in this Resolution are hereby approved.
City Council Member Introduction of Topics for Future Discussion. A motion was
made Council Member Wendell, seconded by Mayor Niemeyer, to recommend
opponents and proponents of Initiated Measure 28 be present at the September 17th
Study Session. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Avery, Doran,
Niemeyer, Rasmussen, Specker, Tilton Byrne, and Wendell.
Executive Session. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded
by Council Member Specker, to enter into Executive Session at 8:07 p.m., pursuant to
SDCL 1-25-2.3, for the purpose of consulting with legal counsel or reviewing
communications from legal counsel about proposed or pending litigation or contractual
matters. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. A motion was made by Council
Member Specker, seconded by Council Member Wendell, to exit Executive Session at
8:49 p.m. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
Adjourn. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by Council
Member Wendell, that this meeting be adjourned at 8:49 p.m. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
CITY OF BROOKINGS, SD
Oepke G. Niemeyer, Mayor
ATTEST:
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
City of Brookings Volunteer List – as per Resolution 16-025
(Addendum to the August 13, 2024 City Council Minutes.)
Brookings City Library Volunteers – Updated May 2024: Cheryl Riley, Sarah Schultz, Diane Smart –
New – effective 05/20/24; Brookings City Fire Department Volunteers: Major Anderson, Preston
Anderson, John Austin, Kevin Banken, Alex Berkness, Pete Bolzer, Derek Brown, Dan Bruna, Nick
Casstevens, Tom Coughlin, Mandi Cramer, Roger DeBates, Scott Hallan, Bill Hardin, Troy Herrig, Justin
Heyer, Kevin Hilmoe, Dalton Holm, Dave Koch, Jim Kriese, Brett Lawrence, Brandon Long, Jaque Mann,
Joshua Mann, Logan Melberg, Aiden Metcalfe, Gatlin Miller, Nick Oines, Steven Rensink, Connor
Ringling, Jared Runge, Tim Rynearson, Rob Schuneman, Jeremy Scott, Jesse Seas, Joseph Sheeley,
Lucas Speakman, Shannon Stuefen, Curt Teal, Anthony Teesdale, Joshua Van Diepen, Nathan
Vandersnick, Adam Vaux, Nicholas Voichahoske – new – effective 8/19/2024. Brookings City Park &
Recreation Volunteers: Matthew Albritton, Samuel Clement, Travis Erickson, Matthew Filed, Nathan
Hilbrands, Dillon Howe, Matthew Hupf, Brandon Karels, Bo McCloud, Chad Nicola, Seth Sayler, Joseph
Schumacher, Christina Silva, Andrew Wright, Nicole Yseth.