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City of Brookings
Meeting Agenda - Final
Brookings City Council
Brookings City & County
Government Center
520 3rd St., Suite 230
Brookings, SD 57006
Phone: (605) 692-6281
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Council Chambers6:00 PMTuesday, January 28, 2025
The City of Brookings is committed to providing a high quality of life for its citizens and fostering a diverse
economic base through innovative thinking, strategic planning, and proactive, fiscally responsible municipal
management.
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
1. Call to Order / Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Record of Council Attendance.
3. Action to approve the agenda.
4. Open Forum.
At this time, any member of the public may make a brief announcement or invitation, or
request time on the agenda for an item not listed. Items to be added to the agenda will
be scheduled at the end of the meeting. Individuals will state their name and city of
residence for the record. Public Comment is limited to a maximum of three minutes per
person. The comments and views expressed by the public are those of the speakers
and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the City of Brookings or City
Council.
5. Consent Agenda:
Action: Motion to Approve, Request Public Comment, Roll Call
Matters appearing on the Consent Agenda are expected to be non-controversial and will
be acted upon by the Council at one time, without discussion. At the request of any one
Council Member or the City Manager, an item may be removed from the Consent Agenda
and placed on the regular agenda whenever additional discussion on an item is
necessary. Items removed from the Consent Agenda will be discussed at the beginning
of the formal items.
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5.A.ID 25-0048 Action to approve City Council meeting minutes.
1/14/2025 MinutesAttachments:
5.B.ID 25-0042 Action on Temporary Alcohol / Special Event Alcoholic Beverage Licenses
from existing alcohol license holders.
Memo
SDCL 35-4-124
Attachments:
5.C.RES 25-009 Action on Resolution 25-009, a Resolution Amending the Joint
Cooperative Agreement for the Management of the Brookings City &
County Government Center.
Memo
Resolution
Agreement - clean
Agreement - marked
Attachments:
6. Presentations/Reports:
6.A.ID 25-0047 Proclamation: Religion and Values Forum Day
ProclamationAttachments:
6.B.ID 25-0040 Report: SDSU Student Association.
6.C.ID 25-0050 Presentation: First Impressions Program
Memo
Presentation
Program Overview
Attachments:
6.D.ID 25-0049 Presentation on the City of Brookings 2021 - 2026 Strategic Plan Online
Dashboard.
Memo
2021 - 2026 Strategic Plan
Attachments:
7. Contracts/Change Orders: NONE
8. Ordinance First Readings:
No vote is required on the first reading of an Ordinance. The title of the Ordinance is
read. Public Comment and Council discussion is permitted. The date for the second
reading or public hearing is announced.
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8.A.ORD 25-002 Introduction and First Reading on Ordinance 25-002, an Ordinance
Amending Chapter 94, pertaining to the creation of a new zoning district,
Civic District, and associated supplemental regulations. Public Hearing
and Action: February 11, 2025.
Memo
Ordinance
Notice - City Council
Notice - Planning Commission
Planning Commission Minutes
Attachments:
9. Public Hearings and Second Readings:
9.A.ORD 25-001 Second Reading and Action on Ordinance 25-001, an Ordinance
accepting the Report of the Brookings City Charter Commission pursuant
to Section 8.01 (c) of the Brookings City Charter, ratifying the formation of
the Charter Commission, and setting the Election Date for Submission of
the Proposed Charter Amendments to the voters of the City of Brookings.
Memo
Ordinance
Frequently Asked Questions
Final Report
Charter Changes - Summary
Charter Changes - detailed list
Charter - clean
Charter - marked
Attachments:
Action: Motion, Open & Close Public Hearing, Roll Call
Legislative History
1/14/25 City Council read into the record
9.B.RES 25-010 Public Hearing and Action on Resolution 25-010, a Resolution of Intent to
Lease Real Property located at the Brookings Regional Airport.
Memo
Resolution
Notice
Map
Attachments:
Action: Motion, Open & Close Public Hearing, Roll Call
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9.C.RES 25-004 Public Hearing and Action on Resolution 25-004, a Resolution of Intent to
Lease Real Property (City Hay Land located at Main Avenue South and
32nd Street South).
Memo
Resolution
Notice
Map
Attachments:
Action: Motion, Open & Close Public Hearing, Roll Call
9.D.ID 25-0038 Public Hearing and Action on a Special Event / Temporary Alcoholic
Beverage Application from Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce, for an
event to be held on February 13, 2025.
Memo
Legal Notice
Attachments:
Action: Motion, Open & Close Public Hearing, Roll Call
9.E.ORD 25-003 Public Hearing and Action on Ordinance 25-003, an Ordinance to Change
the Zoning within the City of Brookings (Rezone 1115 West 20th Street
South from Agriculture A District to Residence R-3 Apartment District).
Memo
Ordinance
Notice - City Council
Notice - Planning Commission
Planning Commission Minutes
Petition to Rezone
Location Map
Zoning Map
Future Land Use Map
Large Scale Residential Development - Revised January 20, 2025
Large Scale Residential Development Plan - April 2024
Traffic Impact Study Summary
Attachments:
Action: Motion, Open & Close Public Hearing, Roll Call
Legislative History
7/23/24 City Council removed from the agenda
1/14/25 City Council read into the record
10. Other Business:
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10.A.ID 25-0052 Action on a Preliminary Plat for Blocks 1-4 of Prairie Sunset Addition.
Memo
Planning Commission Notice
Location Map
Planning Commission Minutes
Preliminary Plat - Revised January 20, 2025
Preliminary Plat
Preliminary Grading Plan
Preliminary Drainage Plan
Preliminary Utility Plan
Attachments:
Action: Motion, Request Public Comment, Roll Call
10.B.RES 25-008 Action on Resolution 25-008, a Resolution Adopting 2025 Edgebrook Golf
Course Rates.
Memo
Resolution
Fee Schedule - clean
Fee Schedule - marked
Area Golf Course Rates
Attachments:
Action: Motion, Request Public Comment, Roll Call
11.ID 25-0056 City of Brookings Progress Report.
PresentationAttachments:
12. City Council member introduction of topics for future discussion.
Any Council Member may request discussion of any topic at a future meeting. Items
cannot be added for action at this meeting. A motion and second is required which
states the topic, requested outcome, and time frame. A majority vote is required.
13. Adjourn.
Brookings City Council: Oepke G.Niemeyer, Mayor; Nick Wendell, Deputy Mayor
Council Members Wayne Avery, Holly Tilton Byrne, Bonny Specker, Brianna Doran, Andrew Rasmussen
Brookings City Council Staff:
Paul M. Briseno, City Manager Steven Britzman, City Attorney Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
Public Comment is limited to a maximum of three minutes per person. Individuals will give their name and city of
residence for the record. Public Comment may be submitted prior to the meeting by the following means: 1) Email
comments to the City Clerk (cityclerk@cityofbrookings-sd.gov), or 2) participate remotely. Comments provided will
become part of the official record and subject to review by all parties and the public. The comments and views
expressed by the public are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the City
of Brookings or City Council.
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Meetings are broadcast live and recorded. Go to www.cityofbrookings-sd.gov for more information. Government
Channel Rebroadcast Schedule: Wednesday 1:00 pm / Thursday 7:00 pm / Friday 9:00 pm / Saturday 1:00 pm
(Swiftel Channel 20 / MediaCom Channel 9)
Upon request, accommodations for meetings will be provided for persons with disabilities. Please contact the City
ADA Coordinator at (605) 692-6281 at least three (3) business days in advance of the meeting.
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City of Brookings
Staff Report
Brookings City & County
Government Center, 520
Third Street
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6281 phone
(605) 692-6907 fax
File #:ID 25-0048,Version:1
Action to approve City Council meeting minutes.
Attachments:
01/14/2025 City Council Minutes
City of Brookings Printed on 1/23/2025Page 1 of 1
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BROOKINGS CITY COUNCIL
January 14, 2025 (unapproved)
The Brookings City Council held a meeting on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 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,
Brianna Doran, Andrew Rasmussen, Bonny Specker, and Holly Tilton Byrne. Absent:
Council Member 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 Doran, that the agenda be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Avery, Doran, Niemeyer, Rasmussen, Specker, and Tilton Byrne; Absent: 1 –
Wendell.
Consent Agenda. A motion was made by Council Member Specker, seconded by
Council Member Doran, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the
following vote: Yes: 6 - Avery, Doran, Niemeyer, Rasmussen, Specker, and Tilton
Byrne; Absent: 1 - Wendell.
A. Action to approve the December 17, 2024 City Council Minutes.
B. Action to cancel the January 21, 2025 City Council Study Session.
C. Action on Resolution 25-001, a Resolution designating the depositories for
municipal funds.
RESOLUTION 25-001 - RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES
PURSUANT TO SDCL 9-22-6, the City Council of the City of Brookings, SD, hereby
designates the following as depositories for Municipal Funds of the City of Brookings for
the ensuing year:
Bank Star Financial
Central Bank
Dakotah Bank
Dakotaland Federal Credit Union
First Bank & Trust
First Interstate Bank
SD Public Fund Investment Trust
Wells Fargo Bank
D. Action on Resolution 25-002, a Resolution designating the Official
Newspaper.
RESOLUTION 25-002 - RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
PURSUANT TO SDCL 9-12-6, the City Council of the City of Brookings, SD, hereby
designates the Brookings Register as the official newspaper for the City of Brookings for
the ensuing year.
E. Action on Resolution 25-006, a Resolution designating Purchase
Authorities.
RESOLUTION 25-006 - 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://purchasingconnection.org )
GSA Advantage (https://www.gsaadvantage.gov/advantage )
H-GAC (https://www.h-gac.com/procurement )
NASPO ValuePoint (https://www.naspovaluepoint.org )
Omnia Partners (https://www.omniapartners.com )
Sourcewell (https://www.sourcewell-mn.gov )
South Dakota State Contracts (https://boa.sd.gov )
South Dakota State Surplus (https://surplus.sd.gov )
The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) (https://www.tips-usa.com/)
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.
5F. Action on Special Event Temporary Alcoholic Beverage License requests
from existing license holders: Sodexo Catering (Licenses RB-28249 and RW-28251):
SDSU TL25-014.
Proclamation – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Rally and Marade Day. Mayor Niemeyer
read a proclamation designating January 20th as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Rally and
Marade Day.
MAYORAL PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. awakened the hearts of Americans by calling for
equality amongst citizens and challenged all to participate in the never -ending work of
building a more perfect union; and
WHEREAS, every person has a right to be provided opportunities to learn, grow, and
thrive in an environment that doesn't violate their safety, dignity or humanity; and
WHEREAS, our community is made better when citizens live by Dr. King's philosophy to
work together to better humankind as a united body; and
WHEREAS, the community is invited to join the Rally and Marade starting at 10:00 a.m.
at Club 71 in the Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium on the South Dakota State University
campus on January 20, 2025.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Oepke G. Niemeyer, Mayor of the City
of Brookings, do hereby proclaim Monday, January 20, 2025 as Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr. Rally and Marade Day.
Report: SDSU Students Association Report. Claire Koenecke, SDSU Students
Association Government Affairs Chair, provided an update on SDSU current
affairs.
Report: City Council Ex-Officio Report. A Brookings Municipal Utility Board
report was given by Council Member Rasmussen. A Brookings Health Systems
Board of Trustees report was given by Council Members Specker.
Resolution 25-007. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by
Council Member Doran, that Resolution 25-007, a Resolution Authorizing the Lease of
50 Club Car Tempo Golf Carts through NB Golf, LLC, be approved. The motion
carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Avery, Doran, Niemeyer, Rasmussen, Specker,
and Tilton Byrne; Absent: 1 - Wendell.
RESOLUTION 25-007 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LEASE OF 50 CLUB CAR
TEMPO GOLF CARTS THROUGH NB GOLF, LLC.
WHEREAS, the City of Brookings has a need to lease golf carts for the 2025 season at
Edgebrook Golf Course; and
WHEREAS, funds have been budgeted to acquire golf carts for the 2025 season at
Edgebrook Golf Course; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brookings wishes to utilize Sourcewell, a purchasing
cooperative, to acquire golf carts through a competitively awarded cooperative
purchasing contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Brookings hereby authorizes
the lease of 50 Club Car Tempo golf carts through through Sourcewell Contract
#122220-CCR with NB Golf, LLC, of Hendricks, MN, including all understandings and
assurances contained therein, for the Edgebrook Golf Course.
FIRST READING – Ordinance 25-001. Introduction and first reading was held on
Ordinance 25-001, an Ordinance accepting the Report of the Brookings City Charter
Commission pursuant to Section 8.01 (c) of the Brookings City Charter, ratifying the
formation of the Charter Commission, and setting the Election Date for Submission of
the Proposed Charter Amendments to the voters of the City of Brookings. Public
Comment: David Gilbertson and Lisa Hager. Second Reading and Action:
January 28, 2025.
FIRST READING – Ordinance 25-003. Introduction and first reading was held on
Ordinance 25-003, an Ordinance to Change the Zoning within the City of Brookings
(Rezone 1115 West 20th Street South from Agriculture A District to Residence R-3
Apartment District). Public Comment: Russell Atkins. Public Hearing and Action:
January 28, 2025.
Ordinance 24-038. A Public Hearing was held on Ordinance 24-038, an Ordinance to
Change the Zoning within the City of Brookings (Rezone Lots 1 and 2 in Block 1 of
Bowes Addition from an Agriculture A District to a Residence R-1A Single-Family
District). A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by Council
Member Specker, that Ordinance 24-038 be approved. The motion carried by the
following vote: Yes: 6 - Avery, Doran, Niemeyer, Rasmussen, Specker, and Tilton
Byrne; Absent: 1 - Wendell.
Resolution 25-005. A public hearing was held on Resolution 25-005, a Resolution of
Intent to Lease Real Property at the Brookings Regional Airport to Civil Air Patrol Inc. A
motion was made by Council Member Doran, seconded by Council Member Tilton
Byrne, that Resolution 25-005 be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Avery, Doran, Niemeyer, Rasmussen, Specker, and Tilton Byrne; Absent: 1 -
Wendell.
RESOLUTION 25-005 - RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO LEASE REAL PROPERTY TO
CIVIL AIR PATROL, INC.
WHEREAS, the City of Brookings currently leases the Brookings Regional Airport
Terminal (approximately 1,040 square feet in Section 26-T110N-R50W, City of
Brookings, South Dakota) to the Civil Air Patrol, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the current lease will expire on January 31, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the Civil Air Patrol, Inc. has requested that the lease be renewed for five (5)
years; and
WHEREAS, the Brookings Regional Airport Board met on November 21, 2024 and
unanimously recommended that the lease be renewed for five (5) years at a reduced
rate of ninety-seven dollars and eighty-five cents ($97.85) per month, plus one-half of
the utilities.
NOW, THERFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of Brookings, South
Dakota as follows:
A. A public hearing on this resolution was held on January 14, 2025 at 6:00 o’clock
P.M. at the Chambers at the City & County Government Center and all persons
were given an opportunity to be heard on the intent to lease real property; and
B. The City of Brookings will enter into a lease with Civil Air Patrol, Inc., for a period
of five (5) years, commencing on February 1, 2025 and ending December 31,
2029; and
C. The starting lease rate shall be ninety-seven dollars and eighty-five cents
($97.85) per month, plus one-half of the utilities; and
D. The lease rate shall increase each January by three percent (3%); and
E. The City Manager or his designee is authorized to enter into a lease in
accordance with this resolution.
On-Off Sale Malt License. A public hearing was held on a request for an On-Off Sale
Malt License, with Video Lottery authorization, for GP2, LLC to be located at 406 Main
Avenue, Suite D. A motion was made by Council Member Rasmussen, seconded by
Council Member Doran, that the On-Off Sale Malt License be approved. Public
Comment: Kevin Grunewaldt. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Avery,
Doran, Niemeyer, Rasmussen, Specker, and Tilton Byrne; Absent: 1 - Wendell.
Video Lottery Authorization. A public hearing was held on a request for a Video
Lottery authorization for GP2, LLC to be located at 406 Main Avenue, Suite D. A motion
was made by Council Member Rasmussen, seconded by Council Member Avery, that
the Video Lottery Authorization be approved. The motion failed by the following vote:
Yes: 3 - Avery, Niemeyer, and Rasmussen; No: 3 - Doran, Specker, and Tilton Byrne;
Absent: 1 - Wendell.
Executive Session. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded
by Council Member Doran, to enter into Executive Session at 7:00 p.m. pu rsuant 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; and SDCL 1-25-2.5, for the purpose of discussing marketing
or pricing strategies by a board or commission of a business owned by the state
or any of its political subdivisions, when public discussion may be harmful to the
competitive position of the business. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. A
motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by Council Member
Specker, to exit Executive Session at 7:45 p.m. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
Adjourn. A motion was made by Council Member Specker, seconded by Council
Member Tilton Byrne, that this meeting be adjourned at 7:45 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 2024 Payroll – SDCL 6-1-10
(Addendum to the 1/14/2025 City Council Minutes.)
E911: Brittany Auen, Communications Operator, 22.84; Stacy Burkhalter-Sweeney, Communications
Operator, 24.47; Marcos de la Cruz, Communications Operator, 22.84; James DeBough, Lead
Dispatcher, 28.44; Emily Edstrom, Lead Dispatcher, 26.44; Caleb Johnson, Lead Dispatcher, 28.49; Eric
Lee, Communications Operator, 30.89; Brandy Odegaard, Communications Operator, 24.42; Lorileen
Ollerich, Communications Operator, 25.07; Kristen Poppen, Communications Operator, 24.46; Brittany
Williams, Lead Dispatcher, 26.44. City Council: Wayne Avery, Council Person, 600.00; Andrew
Rassmussen, Council Person, 600.00; Brianna Doran, Council Person, 600.00; Oepke Niemeyer, Mayor,
800.00; Bonny Specker, Council Person, 600.00; Holly Tilton Byrne, Council Person, 600.00; Nicholas
Wendell, Council Person, 600.00. City Clerk: Bonnie Foster, City Clerk, 41.75; Amber Hanson, Deputy
City Clerk, 26.86. City Manager: Paul Briseno, City Manager, 97.22; Sherry Fuller Bordewyk, Public
Information Officer, 41.97; Jacob Meshke, Deputy City Manager, 73.89; Samantha Beckman, Assistant to
the City Manager, 36.72; Angela Ritter, Executive Administrative Assistant, 30.23; Jessica Welu,
Communications Specialist, 32.80. Human Resources: Casey Bell, Director of Human Resources,
54.14; Nancy Olson, Human Resources Assistant, 27.51; Maureen Simet, Human Resources Risk
Manager, 40.16. Finance: Gwendlyn Madsen, Senior Accounting Specialist, 32.46; Tyler Luoma,
Assistant Finance Director, 41.68; Brenda McCracken, Senior Accounting Specialist, 32.46; Ashley
Rentsch, Finance Director, 58.88. IT: Don Goff, IT Manager, 46.07; Korku Kponyoh, IT Specialist, 35.43.
Community Development: Patrick Ammann, Building Inspector, 33.09; Alyssa Blachford, Office
Manager, 27.10; Katie Bortnem, Permit Technician, 30.30; Aaron Karl, GIS Specialist, 31.37; Sarah
Keizer, Housing Inspector, 29.71; Ryan Miller, City Planner, 44.18; Michael Struck, Community
Development Director, 64.85; Jared Thomas, Chief Building Official, 48.25. Police: Erik Adrian, Patrol
Officer, 29.15; Timothy Andersen, Patrol Officer, 35.04; Seth Bonnema, Patrol Officer, 35.04; Nathan
Bowden, Corporal-Patrol, 33.78; Robert Bowden, Patrol Officer, 31.32; Terry Coon, Patrol Lieutenant,
48.80; Luke DeJong, Corporal-Patrol, 36.44; Michael Drake, Chief of Police, 68.09; Dustyn Engstrom,
Corporal-Patrol, 34.64; Brian Franklin, Sergeant, 39.63; Drew Garry, Police Lieutenant, 48.54; Jorrie Hart,
Patrol Officer, 35.04; Kayla Hovelson, Police Accreditation Manager, 26.44; Devon Isler, Patrol Officer,
29.15; Kyle Johnson, Patrol Officer, 31.37; Austin Kreutner, Corporal-Patrol, 34.64; Rhett Larsen,
Sergeant, 38.09; Liebl, Benjamin, Patrol Officer, 31.37; Remi’Marcus Master, Patrol Officer, 31.22; Ronda
May, Administrative Assistant, 25.66; Cora Olson, Patrol Officer, 31.41; Zachary Page, Patrol Officer,
31.47; Kevin Peterson, Patrol Officer, 29.15; Shawn Peterson, Sergeant, 40.97; Geoffrey Pollman,
Corporal-Investigations, 36.44; Trevor Radtke, Evidence Technician/Clerk, 25.66; Scott Roberts, Patrol
Officer, 31.40; Dana Rogers, Corporal-Investigations, 36.44; Margaret Schliepsiek, Patrol Officer, 29.15;
Joshua Schneider, School Resource Officer, 35.04; Bryan Schreur, Patrol Officer, 31.45; Noah Smith,
Patrol Officer, 31.07; Easton Thury, Patrol Officer, 29.15; Jacob Vukovich, Corporal-Patrol, 36.09; Eric
Warkenthien, Patrol Officer, 34.30; Jonathan Weinrich, Sergeant, 38.25; Rick Widicker, Patrol Officer,
31.40. Fire: Peter Bolzer, Fire Chief, 58.376; Jared Runge, Office/Shop Manager, 26.72; Jeremy Scott,
Deputy Fire Chief, 43.07. Public Works: Sean Doremus, Engineering Technician I, 33.27; Thad Drietz,
Assistant City Engineer, 49.70; Charles Richter, City Engineer, 58.13; Lana Schwartz, Staff Analyst I,
30.90; John Thompson, Public Works Director, 73.65. Street: Kurt Athey, Advanced Equipment Operator,
27.49;Alex Berkness, Heavy Equipment Operator, 28.84; Michael Billet, Heavy Equipment Operator,
28.55; Nicholas Converse, Street Maintenance Technician, 22.38; Eric Hanson, Heavy Equipment
Operator, 28.55; Derk Hartenhoff, Heavy Equipment Operator, 29.42; Chase Hornseth, Heavy Equipment
Operator, 28.84; Todd Johnson, Street Supervisor, 33.89; Jeremy Linstad, Street Manager, 48.71; Josh
McClain, Street Supervisor, 33.89; Brayden Schaefer, Street Maintenance Technician, 24.37; Zachoriah
Thelen, Advanced Equipment Operator, 25.46; Martin Wagner, Street Mechanic, 30.69. Animal
Control: Alyssa Kreutner, Community Service Officer, 26.44; Duane Walburg, Community Service
Officer, 30.31. Recreation: Stacy Claussen, Recreation Manager, 41.85; Darren Hoff, Recreation
Manager, 39.46; Elizabeth Marler, Office Manager, 25.24; Angela Strohfus, Senior Services Supervisor,
30.24. Park: Joshua Bauman, Assistant Parks, Rec & Forestry Director, 43.85; Mark Bren, Shop
Supervisor/Mechanic, 33.66; William deBlonk, Park Supervisor, 33.63; Christopher Engbrecht, Parks
Technician, 26.95; Stephen Hartung, Parks Technician, 26.95; Breann Julius, Parks Technician, 25.92;
Paul Olson, Park Technician, 22.90; Seth Olson, Park Supervisor, 30.61; Randy Santema, Park
Technician, 22.88; Payton Schultz, Park Technician, 24.73; Daniel Timm, Park s Supervisor, 33.00;
Matthew Wiles, Park Technician, 21.75; Kristen Zimmerman, Parks Rec & Forestry Director,
55.45. Forestry: Johnathon Austin, Forestry Technician, 22.62; Ryan Burggraff, Forestry Supervisor,
33.43; Ryker Ramlo, Forestry Technician, 22.93; Caleb Schaller, Forestry Technician, 22.88. Library:
Shane Andreasen, Office Manager, 25.41; Katherine Eberline, Children’s Services Librarian, 30.60; Nita
Gill, Adult Services Librarian, 38.47; Ashia Gustafson, Director of Library Services, 51.12; Jennifer Kluck,
Young Adult Services Coordinator, 24.93; Betsy Lenning, Interlibrary Loan Services Coordinator, 22.84;
Allerie Loof, Circulation Manager, 22.60; Mikaela Neubauer, Community Services Coordinator, 23.79;
Nancy Swenson, Technology Services Librarian, 36.83; Grace Timmerman, Circulation/Technician
Services Assistant, 22.64. Liquor: Elizabeth Cyphert, Liquor Sales Associate, 18.54; Andrew Ekeland,
Assistant Manager, 28.26; Brian Hanson, Inventory Control Clerk, 25.18; William Heldt, Liquor Store
Manager, 42.20. Airport: Lucas Dahl, Airport Manager, 40.83; Brett Torgrude, Airport Operations
Maintenance Technician, 27.48; Edgebrook Golf Course: Daniel May, Golf Technician, 22.92; Greg
Redenius, Golf Course Superintendent, 40.75. Solid Waste Collection: Paul Hartley, Lead Sanitation
Collector, 27.76; Jeremy Janssen, Sanitation Collector, 26.44; Jason Keizer, Sa nitation Collector, 21.51;
Brian Klingbile, Sanitation Collector, 26.44; Aaron Mumby, Sanitation Collector, 26.44. Solid Waste
Disposal: Calvin Cook, Heavy Equipment Operator, 30.60; Tim Huber, Landfill Supervisor, 33.55; Larry
Johnson, Heavy Equipment Operator, 26.64; Charles Kuhn, Solid Waste Manager, 45.12; Jeremiah
Norwood, Advanced Equipment Operator, 24.19; Todd Smidt, Heavy Equipment Operator, 31.19; Katie
Stiegelmeier, Business Operations and Logistics Manager, 33.19; Tammy Wiles, Disposal Site Attendant,
20.32.
City of Brookings
Staff Report
Brookings City & County
Government Center, 520
Third Street
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6281 phone
(605) 692-6907 fax
File #:ID 25-0042,Version:1
Action on Temporary Alcohol / Special Event Alcoholic Beverage Licenses from existing alcohol
license holders.
Summary and Recommended Action:
Staff recommends approval of Special Event Alcoholic Beverage License requests from existing
alcohol license holders.
Attachments:
Memo
SDCL 35-4-124
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From: Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
Council Meeting: January 28, 2025
Subject: Special Event / Temporary Alcoholic Beverage License
Requests
Presenter: Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
Summary and Recommended Action:
Staff recommends approval of Special Event Alcoholic Beverage License request s for
existing on-sale alcoholic beverage license holders.
Item Details:
South Dakota Codified Law (SDCL 35-4-124) states special event / temporary alcoholic
beverage licenses require action by the governing body for all Temporary Alcoholic
Beverage License Applications. No public hearing is required for the issuance of a
license pursuant to this section if the person applying for the lice nse holds an on-sale
alcoholic beverage license or a retail malt beverage license in the municipality or
county, or holds an operating agreement for a municipal on -sale alcoholic beverage
license.
Staff requests approval for the following special event / temporary alcoholic beverage
licenses from Sodexo Catering (License Holder RB-28249 and RW -28251):
SD Art Museum: SDSU TL25-015
DJD Stadium, Club 71: SDSU TL25-016
Legal Consideration:
None
Strategic Plan Consideration:
Fiscal Responsibility – Action to approve special event / temporary alcoholic beverage
licenses keeps the process transparent in the amount of revenue generated and the
number of licenses issued annually.
Financial Consideration:
Special Event / Temporary Alcoholic Beverage License Fee: $50 / event date
NOTE: event date can be up to 15 days in length.
Supporting Documentation:
State Law 35-4-124
35-4-124. Special alcoholic beverage licenses--Special events.
Any municipality or county may issue:
1) A special malt beverage retailers license in conjunction with a special event
within the municipality or county to any civic, charitable, educational, fraternal, or
veterans organization or any licensee licensed pursuant to § 35-4-111 or
subdivision 35-4-2(4), (6), or (16) in addition to any other licenses held by the
special events license applicant;
2) A special on-sale wine retailers license in conjunction with a special event within
the municipality or county to any civic, charitable, educational, fraternal, or
veterans organization or any licensee licensed pursuant to § 35-4-111 or
subdivision 35-4-2(4), (6), or (12) or any farm winery licensee in addition to any
other licenses held by the special events license applicant;
3) A special on-sale license in conjunction with a special event within the
municipality or county to any civic, charitable, educational, fraternal, or veterans
organization or any licensee licensed pursuant to § 35-4-111 or subdivision 35-4-
2(4) or (6) in addition to any other licenses held by the special events license
applicant;
4) A special off-sale package wine dealers license in conjunction with a special
event within the municipality or county to any civic, charitable, educational,
fraternal, or veterans organization or any licensee licensed pursuant to
subdivision 35-4-2(3), (5), or (12) or any farm winery licensee in addition to any
other licenses held by the special events license applicant. A special off-sale
package wine dealers licensee may only sell wine manufactured by a farm
winery licensee;
5) A special off-sale package wine dealers license in conjunction with a special
event, conducted pursuant to § 35-4-124.1, within the municipality or county to
any civic, charitable, educational, fraternal, or veterans organization;
6) A special off-sale package malt beverage dealers license in conjunction with a
special event, conducted pursuant to § 35-4-124.1, within the municipality or
county to any civic, charitable, educational, fraternal, or veterans organization; or
7) A special off-sale package dealers license in conjunction with a special event,
conducted pursuant to § 35-4-124.1, within the municipality or county to any
civic, charitable, educational, fraternal, or veterans organization.
The municipality or county may issue a license under this section for a time not to
exceed fifteen consecutive days. No public hearing is required for the issuance of a
license pursuant to this section if the person applying for the license holds an on-sale
alcoholic beverage license or a retail malt beverage license in the municipality or
county, or holds an operating agreement for a municipal on-sale alcoholic beverage
license. The local governing body shall establish rules to regulate and restrict the
operation of the special license, including rules limiting the number of licenses that may
be issued to any person within any calendar year.
Source: SL 2010, ch 185, § 1; SL 2011, ch 175, § 1; SL 2015, ch 195, § 1, eff. Mar. 13,
2015; SL 2018, ch 213, § 106; SL 2019, ch 162, § 2; SL 2020, ch 156, § 1; SL 2024, ch
149, § 1.
City of Brookings
Staff Report
Brookings City & County
Government Center, 520
Third Street
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6281 phone
(605) 692-6907 fax
File #:RES 25-009,Version:1
Action on Resolution 25-009, a Resolution Amending the Joint Cooperative Agreement for the
Management of the Brookings City & County Government Center.
Summary and Recommended Action:
Staff recommends approval of the resolution amending the Joint Cooperative Agreement for the
Brookings City and County Government Center to allow County members on the Government Center
Advisory Committee to either be County Commissioners or staff.
Attachments:
Memo
Resolution
Agreement - clean
Agreement - marked
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From: Jacob Meshke, Deputy City Manager
Council Meeting: January 28, 2025
Subject: Resolution 25-009: Joint Cooperative Agreement
Amendment - County Membership
Presenter: Jacob Meshke, Deputy City Manager
Summary and Recommended Action:
Staff recommends approval of the Resolution amending the Joint Cooperative
Agreement for the Brookings City and County Government Center to allow County
members on the Government Center Advisory Committee to either be County
Commissioners or staff.
Item Details:
The City of Brookings and Brookings County originally created a Joint Cooperative
Agreement in 2010 for the purchase of land, construction, equipping, and maintaining of
the Brookings City and County Government Center.
In December 2021, City Council amended the Joint Cooperative Agreement to specify
that City members on the Government Center Advisory Committee would be City staff.
Recently, Brookings County Commission took similar action by appointing a County
staff member to serve on the Government Center Advisory Committee, which
necessitates this amendment to the Joint Cooperative Agreement.
Legal Consideration:
City Attorney has drafted the resolution and agreement amendment.
Strategic Plan Consideration:
Fiscal Responsibility – The City of Brookings will responsibly manage resources
through transparency, efficiency, equity, and exceptional customer service.
Service and Innovation Excellence – The City of Brookings will provide an
accessible environment committed to ongoing innovation and outstanding service
through listening and engagement.
Financial Consideration:
None.
Supporting Documentation:
Resolution
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RESOLUTION 25-009
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE JOINT COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR THE
MANAGEMENT OF THE BROOKINGS CITY & COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brookings, South Dakota as
follows:
WHEREAS, the City of Brookings and the County of Brookings are parties to a
Joint Cooperative Agreement, dated as of February, 2019; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brookings and the County of Brookings desire to amend
the above-mentioned Joint Cooperative Agreement to revise the procedure for
County appointments to the Government Center Advisory Committee.
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brookings, South Dakota, as follows:
A. The Second Paragraph of Section Four of the Joint Cooperative
Agreement for the Management of the Brookings City & County
Government Center is revised as follows:
Section Four - Government Center Advisory Committee
The representatives of the County shall consist of two Members, who
may be either employees or County Commissioners. They shall be
appointed by the County Commission.
B. That the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to execute the Amended
and Restated Joint Cooperative Agreement for the Management of the
Brookings City & County Government Center to incorporate the revision of
Section Four.
Passed and Approved on the 28th day of January, 2025.
CITY OF BROOKINGS, SD
Oepke G. Niemeyer, Mayor
ATTEST:
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
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AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE
BROOKINGS CITY & COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER
______________
This Amended and Restated Joint Cooperative Agreement for the management of the
Brookings City & County Government Center is made and entered into by and between the
County of Brookings, South Dakota (the “County”) and the City of Brookings, South Dakota
(the “City”).
WHEREAS, the parties did enter into a Joint Agreement for the Brookings City & County
Government Center effective as of the 13th day of April, 2010, and the parties now desire to amend and
restate their Joint Agreement for the management of the Brookings City & County Government Center.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties to the above-referenced Agreement hereby amend and
restate their Agreement in the manner set forth below.
Section One
Statutory Authority/Joint Powers Agreement
This agreement is an agreement for joint or cooperative action pursuant to SDCL Chapter 24,
and does not constitute a separate administrative or legal entity pursuant to SDCL § 1-24-19.
Section Two
Purpose of this Agreement and Use of the Government Center Building
This agreement is intended to set forth the terms and conditions under which the County and City
will manage and maintain their government building for the joint and common use of the County
and City to provide space for the County’s administrative offices and the City’s administrative
offices. Further, it is the intent of both Parties that this Agreement may be further amended and
supplemented as needed.
Section Three
Building Name
The name of the building is the BROOKINGS CITY & COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER.
Section Four
Government Center Advisory Committee
The parties have established a Government Center Advisory Committee, consisting of four (4)
members, with two (2) members designated by the County and two (2) members designated by
the City. The Government Center Advisory Committee meets periodically as necessary for the
purpose of discussing the operation of the building and grounds.
The representatives of the County shall consist of two Members, who may be either employees
or County Commissioners. They shall be appointed by the County Commission.
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The representatives of the City shall be employees of the City, appointed by the City Manager.
The Government Center Advisory Committee shall have general authority concerning the
continued operation of the building, including the following:
1. Elect Chairperson and Vice Chairperson;
2. Approve the annual budget and budget amendments;
3. Review building security, safety issues and insurance coverage;
4. Review necessary building and utility repairs, maintenance and building
improvements;
5. Review and update information technology (“IT”) within the building;
6. Discuss landscaping, exterior maintenance and snow removal;
7. Consider capital improvements and equipment purchases as necessary;
8. Coordinate use of election facilities;
9. Update this Agreement as necessary; and
10. Special meetings may be called, as needed, by the Chairperson.
The following matters are subject to approval by both the County Commission and the City
Council:
All contracts where competitive bidding is required;
All bonds and financing; and
The annual budget of the building maintenance, repairs and improvements.
In the event members of the Government Center Advisory Committee are at an impasse by virtue
of a tie vote on an issue they deem irreconcilable, the Committee agrees to submit the issue to a
mutually acceptable dispute resolution and mediation process.
Section Five
Allocation of Building Maintenance Costs
A) Each party is paying an allocated share of the ongoing building-related costs based upon their
respective square footage of separate office area as it relates to the combined square footage of
both separate office areas, with the County’s share at Fifty-two percent (52%) and the City’s
share at Forty-eight percent (48%).
B) Each party shall timely pay its respective share of any building and capital improvement costs
as they become due.
Section Six
Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment
The City and County will each continue to pay for their own furniture, fixtures and equipment
necessary for their operations in the building. Each Party shall pay for furniture, fixtures and
equipment necessary for the joint areas and the general operation of the building based upon the
allocation of the County’s share at Fifty-two percent (52%) and the City’s share at Forty-eight
percent (48%). The Government Center Advisory Committee may recommend to the City and
County that furniture, fixtures and equipment deemed no longer necessary for the joint areas and
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general operation of the building be declared surplus. The City and County may then declare
such property surplus, and can determine the method of disposal by the City and County.
Section Seven
Insurance
Liability insurance shall continue to be procured jointly by the County and the City to protect
these governmental entities from any and all claims for bodily injury, including death and
property damage arising out of the use or operation of the facility. In addition, fire and extended
coverage insurance in an amount not less than the estimated replacement cost of the building
shall be obtained by the County and the City, which will insure the owners of the building in
case of fire, catastrophe, or other damage to the building, fixtures, and/or equipment contained in
the facility. Each Party shall pay for the cost of such insurance based upon the allocation of
County share of Fifty-two percent (52%) and the City share of Forty-eight percent (48%). Each
Party shall pay for any insurance on its separately owned furniture, fixtures and equipment.
Section Eight
Portion and Method of Allocating Expenses of Operation and Maintenance
Based upon action taken in September, 2023 by the City of Brookings and County of Brookings,
respectively, Section Eight has been deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
Each party shall pay for all costs of maintenance, repairs, utilities and capital replacement for its
separate areas. The costs of maintenance, repairs, utilities and capital replacement of the building
exterior, roof, heating and air conditioning systems, grounds, parking lot, audio and video
equipment in joint-use spaces and common areas shall be allocated between the Parties based
upon the allocation of the County's share at Fifty-two percent (52%) and the City's share at
Forty-eight percent (48%). The City Manager and Commission Department Director shall have
the administrative authority to approve operation and maintenance expenditures as described in
this section which have been budgeted and which are within their respective budget authority.1
Section Nine
Management of Common Areas
Management and scheduling of the joint-use areas of the building shall follow the “Meeting
Room & Common Space Usage Policy” (Exhibit “A”, attached) as established by the
Government Center Advisory Committee. The County Commission and the City Council shall
always have priority as to the use of the Commission/Council Chambers. Any fees generated by
the use of the common areas of the building shall be applied to the costs of maintenance and
upkeep of such common areas.
Section Ten
Personnel
The City shall control the personnel and operations of its offices and the County shall control the
personnel and operations of its offices, except as specifically agreed to within the terms of this
1 No other Sections of this Agreement were amended in September, 2023.
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Agreement or any other agreement between the Parties. The County shall provide
custodial/maintenance services for the building as needed throughout the normal workday hours
and on an emergency basis. Wages for the county employee(s) shall be reimbursed to the
County by the City quarterly and shall be based on the county employees’ hourly wage, benefits
and number of hours they are at the facility based upon the allocation of the County’s share at
Fifty-two percent (52%) and the City’s share of Forty-eight percent (48%).
Section Eleven
Disposition of Revenue Derived from Building
In the event that there exists any revenues derived from the operations of the building, the
County and City shall retain such revenues as are attributable to the space under its control.
Section Twelve
Termination
This agreement shall continue until otherwise terminated by the parties by mutual agreement.
Section Thirteen
Partial Invalidity
If any one or more of the provisions of this Agreement shall be held to be unenforceable in any
respect, by final decree of any court of lawful jurisdiction, such unenforceability shall not affect
any other provision hereof, or of any exhibit or attachment thereto.
Section Fourteen
Agreement Open to Public Inspection/Publication of Proceedings
This agreement shall be filed and copies hereof kept as an open record with the County Finance
Officer and City Clerk and shall be open to public inspection. The publication and other
procedures for Notice of Meetings, Meetings, including Agendas and Minutes of Meetings
wherein the business of the Government Center Advisory Committee is conducted shall conform
to the respective procedures of the County of Brookings and City of Brookings.
Section Fifteen
Amendments
This agreement may be amended and supplemented from time to time by the action of the
governing bodies of the County and City. This agreement is intended to amend previous
agreements, and to the extent such agreements are inconsistent with this agreement, they are
hereby repealed. Therefore, all other agreements in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this agreement the day and year first above
written.
_____________________________ _____________________________
Oepke G. Niemeyer, Mayor Larry Jensen, Chairperson, Brookings County
Board of Commissioners
ATTEST: ATTEST:
_____________________________ ______________________________
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk Lori Schultz, County Finance Officer
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Exhibit “A”
Joint Powers Board, City and County of Brookings
Meeting Room & Common Space Usage Policy
1) Brookings County shall develop its own individual policy governing the use of Rooms
103, 221, 215, and 332. The City of Brookings shall develop its own individual policy
governing the use of Rooms 147, 241, and 242.
2) Room 300 (Community Room), Room 310 (Chambers), Room 312 (Executive Session
Room), Rooms 340/341 (Conference/Break Room), and the first and second floor
common spaces (hallways) shall be available to any committee, advisory board,
commission, task force, or council whose establishment has been duly affiliated with,
created, or authorized by the governing board of either the City or County of Brookings.
Scheduling must occur through the appropriate City or County procedure. It is understood
most of these scheduling demands will be standing meetings of each entity.
3) Meeting rooms referenced in #2 shall be available to any entity that is non-profit and
whose purpose and mission is governmental, civic, charitable, fraternal, or educational
in nature. Meetings held by the governing board of the City and County as well as those
groups listed in #2 shall have priority.
4) It is preferred that usage occur within regular business hours. Events held in these
spaces shall not disrupt regular business. An effort will be made to hold events in the
first and second floor common spaces after hours when possible. Any group, other than
those listed in #2, using a space during non-work hours shall be communicated between
the City and County in advance of the event.
5) Users not listed in #2 must schedule the spaces by contacting either the Commission
Department Director’s office or the City Manager’s office.
6) Users must return the condition of the space to the way they found it. Users will be
responsible for their own set-up arrangements of the room. Users are responsible for
clean-up and will be billed for any special cleaning necessary or any damage that
occurred. As long as garbage is bagged, bags may be left for building staff to dispose.
7) Tables, chairs, flags, a lectern, and a podium are available.
8) Electronic equipment such as recording, teleconferencing, audio/visual is available and
will be billed at an hourly rate for technical assistance for the use of such equipment.
9) Alcohol and tobacco are not permitted in the building. Food and other beverages are
permitted. (See #6)
10) Users are responsible for the supervision of children when using the rooms.
ADOPTED: Joint Powers Board, August 15, 2019
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AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE
BROOKINGS CITY & COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER
______________
This Amended and Restated Joint Cooperative Agreement for the management of the
Brookings City & County Government Center is made and entered into by and between the
County of Brookings, South Dakota (the “County”) and the City of Brookings, South Dakota
(the “City”).
WHEREAS, the parties did enter into a Joint Agreement for the Brookings City & County
Government Center effective as of the 13th day of April, 2010, and the parties now desire to amend and
restate their Joint Agreement for the management of the Brookings City & County Government Center.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties to the above-referenced Agreement hereby amend and
restate their Agreement in the manner set forth below.
Section One
Statutory Authority/Joint Powers Agreement
This agreement is an agreement for joint or cooperative action pursuant to SDCL Chapter 24,
and does not constitute a separate administrative or legal entity pursuant to SDCL § 1-24-19.
Section Two
Purpose of this Agreement and Use of the Government Center Building
This agreement is intended to set forth the terms and conditions under which the County and City
will manage and maintain their government building for the joint and common use of the County
and City to provide space for the County’s administrative offices and the City’s administrative
offices. Further, it is the intent of both Parties that this Agreement may be further amended and
supplemented as needed.
Section Three
Building Name
The name of the building is the BROOKINGS CITY & COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER.
Section Four
Government Center Advisory Committee
The parties have established a Government Center Advisory Committee, consisting of four (4)
members, with two (2) members designated by the County and two (2) members designated by
the City. The Government Center Advisory Committee meets periodically as necessary for the
purpose of discussing the operation of the building and grounds.
The representatives of the County shall consist of two Members, who may be either employees
or County Commissioners. They who shall be appointed by the County Commission.
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The representatives of the City shall be employees of the City, appointed by the City Manager.
The Government Center Advisory Committee shall have general authority concerning the
continued operation of the building, including the following:
1. Elect Chairperson and Vice Chairperson;
2. Approve the annual budget and budget amendments;
3. Review building security, safety issues and insurance coverage;
4. Review necessary building and utility repairs, maintenance and building
improvements;
5. Review and update information technology (“IT”) within the building;
6. Discuss landscaping, exterior maintenance and snow removal;
7. Consider capital improvements and equipment purchases as necessary;
8. Coordinate use of election facilities;
9. Update this Agreement as necessary; and
10. Special meetings may be called, as needed, by the Chairperson.
The following matters are subject to approval by both the County Commission and the City
Council:
All contracts where competitive bidding is required;
All bonds and financing; and
The annual budget of the building maintenance, repairs and improvements.
In the event members of the Government Center Advisory Committee are at an impasse by virtue
of a tie vote on an issue they deem irreconcilable, the Committee agrees to submit the issue to a
mutually acceptable dispute resolution and mediation process.
Section Five
Allocation of Building Maintenance Costs
A) Each party is paying an allocated share of the ongoing building-related costs based upon their
respective square footage of separate office area as it relates to the combined square footage of
both separate office areas, with the County’s share at Fifty-two percent (52%) and the City’s
share at Forty-eight percent (48%).
B) Each party shall timely pay its respective share of any building and capital improvement costs
as they become due.
Section Six
Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment
The City and County will each continue to pay for their own furniture, fixtures and equipment
necessary for their operations in the building. Each Party shall pay for furniture, fixtures and
equipment necessary for the joint areas and the general operation of the building based upon the
allocation of the County’s share at Fifty-two percent (52%) and the City’s share at Forty-eight
percent (48%). The Government Center Advisory Committee may recommend to the City and
County that furniture, fixtures and equipment deemed no longer necessary for the joint areas and
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general operation of the building be declared surplus. The City and County may then declare
such property surplus, and can determine the method of disposal by the City and County.
Section Seven
Insurance
Liability insurance shall continue to be procured jointly by the County and the City to protect
these governmental entities from any and all claims for bodily injury, including death and
property damage arising out of the use or operation of the facility. In addition, fire and extended
coverage insurance in an amount not less than the estimated replacement cost of the building
shall be obtained by the County and the City, which will insure the owners of the building in
case of fire, catastrophe, or other damage to the building, fixtures, and/or equipment contained in
the facility. Each Party shall pay for the cost of such insurance based upon the allocation of
County share of Fifty-two percent (52%) and the City share of Forty-eight percent (48%). Each
Party shall pay for any insurance on its separately owned furniture, fixtures and equipment.
Section Eight
Portion and Method of Allocating Expenses of Operation and Maintenance
Based upon action taken in September, 2023 by the City of Brookings and County of Brookings,
respectively, Section Eight has been deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
Each party shall pay for all costs of maintenance, repairs, utilities and capital replacement for its
separate areas. The costs of maintenance, repairs, utilities and capital replacement of the building
exterior, roof, heating and air conditioning systems, grounds, parking lot, audio and video
equipment in joint-use spaces and common areas shall be allocated between the Parties based
upon the allocation of the County's share at Fifty-two percent (52%) and the City's share at
Forty-eight percent (48%). The City Manager and Commission Department Director shall have
the administrative authority to approve operation and maintenance expenditures as described in
this section which have been budgeted and which are within their respective budget authority.1
Section Nine
Management of Common Areas
Management and scheduling of the joint-use areas of the building shall follow the “Meeting
Room & Common Space Usage Policy” (Exhibit “A”, attached) as established by the
Government Center Advisory Committee. The County Commission and the City Council shall
always have priority as to the use of the Commission/Council Chambers. Any fees generated by
the use of the common areas of the building shall be applied to the costs of maintenance and
upkeep of such common areas.
Section Ten
Personnel
The City shall control the personnel and operations of its offices and the County shall control the
personnel and operations of its offices, except as specifically agreed to within the terms of this
1 No other Sections of this Agreement were amended in September, 2023.
4
Agreement or any other agreement between the Parties. The County shall provide
custodial/maintenance services for the building as needed throughout the normal workday hours
and on an emergency basis. Wages for the county employee(s) shall be reimbursed to the
County by the City quarterly and shall be based on the county employees’ hourly wage, benefits
and number of hours they are at the facility based upon the allocation of the County’s share at
Fifty-two percent (52%) and the City’s share of Forty-eight percent (48%).
Section Eleven
Disposition of Revenue Derived from Building
In the event that there exists any revenues derived from the operations of the building, the
County and City shall retain such revenues as are attributable to the space under its control.
Section Twelve
Termination
This agreement shall continue until otherwise terminated by the parties by mutual agreement.
Section Thirteen
Partial Invalidity
If any one or more of the provisions of this Agreement shall be held to be unenforceable in any
respect, by final decree of any court of lawful jurisdiction, such unenforceability shall not affect
any other provision hereof, or of any exhibit or attachment thereto.
Section Fourteen
Agreement Open to Public Inspection/Publication of Proceedings
This agreement shall be filed and copies hereof kept as an open record with the County Finance
Officer and City Clerk and shall be open to public inspection. The publication and other
procedures for Notice of Meetings, Meetings, including Agendas and Minutes of Meetings
wherein the business of the Government Center Advisory Committee is conducted shall conform
to the respective procedures of the County of Brookings and City of Brookings.
Section Fifteen
Amendments
This agreement may be amended and supplemented from time to time by the action of the
governing bodies of the County and City. This agreement is intended to amend previous
agreements, and to the extent such agreements are inconsistent with this agreement, they are
hereby repealed. Therefore, all other agreements in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this agreement the day and year first above
written.
_____________________________ _____________________________
Oepke G. Niemeyer, Mayor Larry Jensen, Chairperson, Brookings County
Board of Commissioners
ATTEST: ATTEST:
_____________________________ ______________________________
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk Lori Schultz, County Finance Officer
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Exhibit “A”
Joint Powers Board, City and County of Brookings
Meeting Room & Common Space Usage Policy
1) Brookings County shall develop its own individual policy governing the use of Rooms
103, 221, 215, and 332. The City of Brookings shall develop its own individual policy
governing the use of Rooms 147, 241, and 242.
2) Room 300 (Community Room), Room 310 (Chambers), Room 312 (Executive Session
Room), Rooms 340/341 (Conference/Break Room), and the first and second floor
common spaces (hallways) shall be available to any committee, advisory board,
commission, task force, or council whose establishment has been duly affiliated with,
created, or authorized by the governing board of either the City or County of Brookings.
Scheduling must occur through the appropriate City or County procedure. It is understood
most of these scheduling demands will be standing meetings of each entity.
3) Meeting rooms referenced in #2 shall be available to any entity that is non-profit and
whose purpose and mission is governmental, civic, charitable, fraternal, or educational
in nature. Meetings held by the governing board of the City and County as well as those
groups listed in #2 shall have priority.
4) It is preferred that usage occur within regular business hours. Events held in these
spaces shall not disrupt regular business. An effort will be made to hold events in the
first and second floor common spaces after hours when possible. Any group, other than
those listed in #2, using a space during non-work hours shall be communicated between
the City and County in advance of the event.
5) Users not listed in #2 must schedule the spaces by contacting either the Commission
Department Director’s office or the City Manager’s office.
6) Users must return the condition of the space to the way they found it. Users will be
responsible for their own set-up arrangements of the room. Users are responsible for
clean-up and will be billed for any special cleaning necessary or any damage that
occurred. As long as garbage is bagged, bags may be left for building staff to dispose.
7) Tables, chairs, flags, a lectern, and a podium are available.
8) Electronic equipment such as recording, teleconferencing, audio/visual is available and
will be billed at an hourly rate for technical assistance for the use of such equipment.
9) Alcohol and tobacco are not permitted in the building. Food and other beverages are
permitted. (See #6)
10) Users are responsible for the supervision of children when using the rooms.
ADOPTED: Joint Powers Board, August 15, 2019
City of Brookings
Staff Report
Brookings City & County
Government Center, 520
Third Street
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6281 phone
(605) 692-6907 fax
File #:ID 25-0047,Version:1
Proclamation: Religion and Values Forum Day
Summary and Recommended Action:
Mayor Niemeyer will present a Proclamation recognizing the inaugural Religion and Values Forum on
January 30, 2025 at the South Dakota Art Museum.
Attachments:
Proclamation
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MAYORAL PROCLAMATION
CITY OF BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
WHEREAS, strong communities are built on understanding, dialogue,
and a shared commitment to fostering respect and seeing the best in
one another; and
WHEREAS, the School of American & Global Studies at South Dakota
State University is hosting a Religion and Values Forum to
encourage civil discussions on values essential to citizenship and
community life; and
WHEREAS, this Forum seeks to bring neighbors together by hosting
speakers that engage in thoughtful dialogue on important and often
challenging issues of the day; and
WHEREAS, the inaugural Forum, to be held on January 30, 2025, at 7:00
PM in the South Dakota Art Museum, will feature Dr. Kristin Renwick
Monroe, a political scientist whose research explores the profound moral
courage of individuals in times of crisis; and
WHEREAS, events like the Religion and Values Forum bridge divides and
strengthen the bonds of our community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Oepke G. Niemeyer, Mayor
of the City of Brookings, do hereby proclaim January 30, 2025 as:
RELIGION AND VALUES FORUM DAY
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have placed the Seal
of the City of Brookings, State of South
Dakota, this 28th day of January, 2025.
Oepke G. Niemeyer, Mayor
City of Brookings
Staff Report
Brookings City & County
Government Center, 520
Third Street
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6281 phone
(605) 692-6907 fax
File #:ID 25-0040,Version:1
Report: SDSU Student Association.
Summary:
SDSU SA Government Affairs Chair, Claire Koenecke, will provide an update on SDSU happenings
to the City Council and members of the public.
Claire is currently a sophomore at SDSU and plans to graduate in May of 2026. She is double
majoring in English and Political Science. As of right now, she plans on going into the education field
upon graduation. Claire hopes to attend graduate school in the future with the goal of working in
educational administration one day. As a Pierre native, she has been around politics her whole life
and has been fortunate to observe politics at both a State and Local level from a young age. She
served as a Legislative Page in the Senate in 2021 and in the House of Representatives in 2022.
Claire thoroughly enjoyed her time spent as a Page and credits much of her interest in politics to the
experiences she gained at the Capitol. At SDSU, Claire has served as a Senator At-large for both her
freshman and sophomore years and is looking forward to serving as the Government Affairs Chair for
this next term. Outside of her studies and Students' Association, Claire is also actively involved in the
Honors College, LeadState, Taylor Swift Society, and she currently serves as the Parade Assistant
Pooba for the Hobo Day Committee.
The Students' Association is comprised of all General Activity Fee-paying students at South Dakota
State University. The Students' Association Senate is the official student government organization at
SDSU, consisting of 26 senators representing each of the academic colleges and the student body
president and vice president.
The Students' Association Senate serves as a representative body to bring the voice of SDSU
students to university administration, faculty, staff, state legislators and the South Dakota Board of
Regents of Higher Education. The Students' Association also allocates student fee funds to support
various campus entities, facilities and many student organizations.
SDSU SA Website:<https://www.sdstate.edu/students-association>
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City of Brookings
Staff Report
Brookings City & County
Government Center, 520
Third Street
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6281 phone
(605) 692-6907 fax
File #:ID 25-0050,Version:1
Presentation: First Impressions Program
Summary and Recommended Action:
Visit Brookings, the Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce, and Downtown Brookings will provide a
presentation to City Council outlining the First Impressions Program. The program is intended to
swap two similar communities in order to help communities assess and develop opportunities and
strategies for community improvement.
Attachments:
Memo
Presentation
Program Overview
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City Council Agenda Item Memo
From: Laura Schoen Carbonneau, Visit Brookings
Council Meeting: January 28, 2025
Subject: Presentation: First Impressions Program
Presenter: Laura Schoen Carbonneau, Visit Brookings
Kelsey Doom, Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce
Kirsten Gjesdal, Downtown Brookings
Summary and Recommended Action:
Visit Brookings, the Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce, and Downtown Brookings
will provide a presentation to City Council outlining the First Impressions Program. The
program is intended to swap two similar communities in order to help communities
assess and develop opportunities and strategies for community improvement.
Item Details:
Three Brookings economic development partners are working together to particip ate in
the state’s inaugural First Impressions Program, run through the South Dakota State
University Extension Office. Downtown Brookings, Visit Brookings, and the Brookings
Area Chamber of Commerce have begun initial preparations.
First Impressions is a program designed for community assessment and improvement.
It gives communities a chance to learn about existing strengths and weaknesses
through the eyes of a first-time visitor. The results of the program can serve as the
basis for community action.
Brookings has selected Aberdeen as our comparison city based on population and
similarities in community offerings. Volunteers from each community will make an
announced visit to the other community and then report on their findings. It is similar to
a “secret shopper” program, but scaled larger so a larger sample of each community will
be assessed.
Once the visits have been completed and results compiled, they will be shared with city
leaders and the broader community. Depending on findings, interest and funding
opportunities, action may be suggested or taken to address any points identified
through the process.
Legal Consideration:
None.
Strategic Plan Consideration:
Safe, Inclusive, Connected Community – The City of Brookings will create an
environment for inclusive programs, gathering places, and events where the
community can safely live, work and come together to participate in opportunities
for learning, recreation and enjoyment.
Service and Innovation Excellence – The City of Brookings will provide an
accessible environment committed to ongoing innovation and outstanding service
through listening and engagement.
Economic Growth – The City of Brookings will support effective diversified
community investment and equitable opportunities for prosperity.
Financial Consideration:
Brookings is proud to be part of the first program of its kind in South Dakota. As such,
there are no fees paid to SDSU Extension. This equals a minimum value of $10,000 for
Brookings.
Supporting Documentation:
Presentation
Program Overview
First Impressions Program
How do we measure up?
Considerations
Partners
Thank You
Questions?
First Impressions
A program for community assessment
and improvement
SDSU Extension’s Community Vitality program helps communities assess and develop opportunities and
strategies for community improvement. Through the First Impressions program communities can learn about
existing strengths and weaknesses through the eyes of the first-time visitor. The results from a First
Impressions visit can serve as the basis for community action. The final report and photographs can also be
used as a way to document changes in the community over time.
This tool is particularly useful because as a matter of human nature, all communities have difficulities viewing
their surroundings as others – customers, visitors, potential residents, and potential businesses – see them.
Our views are skewed by over-familiarization, a lack of differing perspectives, expectations, and a reluctance to
be completely honest with our neighbors when dealing with difficult issues, such as the appearance of
buildings, customer service, and the maintenance of public faciities.
How does it work?
Volunteers from two somewhat similar communities agree to make unannounced visits and then report on their
findings. Participants become “secret shoppers” for the day to discover what they can about their sister
community. Participants follow procedures and document their visit using a participant guide to record photos
and comments. The guide, which ensures that evaluations and reports are thorough and uniform, is divided
into the following sections:
• Prior to your visit
• The Five-Minute Impression
• Community Entrances
• Housing and Residential Areas
• Education, Health, Social and Emergency
Services
• Local Economy
• Government/Public Services
• Recreation, Faith, Culture and Heritage
• General Observations
• Information from Community Residents
• Wrap-up
Following the visit, the First Impressions reports are compiled and exchanged with the sister community. A
“town meeting” is arranged where results are shared with the broader community. This is typically done with a
presentation which includes photos that illustrated observations made.
Following the presentation of the report, action planning is the next step to identify specific issues to address
and establish working committees. Be sure to include local officials and other community leaders throughout
the entire First Impressions exercise. Their involvement will assist in achieving success in resolving the
identified issues. Local media involvement is also an excellent way to motivate good actions as a result of the
report.
Who do we contact? For more information, contact a member of the SDSU Extension Community Vitality
team:
Kellie Kolb
Kellie.Kolb@sdstate.edu
605-626-2870
Emily Kluin
Emily.Kluin@sdstate.edu
605-782-3290
Peggy Schlechter
Peggy.Schlechter@sdstate.edu
605-394-1722
Kara Harders
Kara.Harders@sdstate.edu
605-882-5140
“First Impressions” was developed by the University of Wisconsin-Extension and adapted for use by K-State Research and Extension.
Permission and guidance given to SDSU Extension by K State Research and Extension.
City of Brookings
Staff Report
Brookings City & County
Government Center, 520
Third Street
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6281 phone
(605) 692-6907 fax
File #:ID 25-0049,Version:1
Presentation on the City of Brookings 2021 - 2026 Strategic Plan Online Dashboard.
Summary and Recommended Action:
Presentation on the City of Brookings 2021 - 2026 Strategic Plan Online Dashboard.
Attachments:
Strategic Plan Online Dashboard <https://performance.envisio.com/dashboard/cityofbrookings2820>
2021 - 2026 Strategic Plan
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City Council Agenda Item Memo
From: Jacob Meshke, Deputy City Manager
Council Meeting: January 28, 2025
Subject: Strategic Plan Online Dashboard
Presenter: Jacob Meshke, Deputy City Manager
Summary and Recommended Action:
Presentation on the City of Brookings 2021 - 2026 Strategic Plan Online Dashboard.
Item Details:
In 2021, the City Council set the process for a five-year strategic plan. Annually, the
Council reviews the document for revisions. The document has evolved to reflect the
change in City Council and community. The City Council’s Strategic Plan is one of
many documents which guide operations, policy, and strategy to attain the community’s
dreams.
The City Council most recently updated the Strategic Plan in April 2024. Up until now,
the Strategic Plan has been maintained as a static Word document/PDF. Staff led an
initiative to digitize the Strategic Plan into a dynamic, user-friendly, and interactive
online dashboard. The online dashboard will be presented as an introduction of the
platform to City Council and the public.
Legal Consideration:
None
Strategic Plan Consideration:
Fiscal Responsibility – The City of Brookings will responsibly manage resources
through transparency, efficiency, equity, and exceptional customer service.
Safe, Inclusive, Connected Community – The City of Brookings will create an
environment for inclusive programs, gathering places, and events where the
community can safely live, work and come together to participate in opportunities
for learning, recreation and enjoyment.
Service and Innovation Excellence – The City of Brookings will provide an
accessible environment committed to ongoing innovation and outstanding service
through listening and engagement.
Sustainability – The City of Brookings will meet environmental, community and
economic desires and needs without compromising future generations’ quality of
life by strategically planning, implementing and maintaining infrastructure and
facilities.
Economic Growth – The City of Brookings will support effective diversified
community investment and equitable opportunities for prosperity.
Financial Consideration:
None.
Supporting Documentation:
Strategic Plan Online Dashboard
2021 - 2026 Strategic Plan
City of Brookings 0 | P a g e
2020 Budget Book
APRIL 2024
2024 UPDATE
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We aspire to be an inclusive, diverse, connected community that fosters creativity
and innovation, sustainability, and a high-quality life for all.
To provide a high-quality life through exceptional services and proactive solutions.
CITY OF BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
Andrew Rasmussen
City of Brookings 2021-26 Strategic Plan 1 |P a g e
2024 Update
The City of Brookings will responsibly manage resources through transparency, efficiency, equity, and exceptional customer service.
GOAL 1: Review and update financial policies, procedures and processes.
OBJECTIVES:
Progress
(% Complete)
ALL Carry out ongoing continuous improvement.
ALL Continuously review all open positions to assess alignment with
organizational needs.
FIN Document written procedures and centralize resources for critical processes.
FIN Leverage technology to optimize budgeting and purchasing card processes.
FIN Review, revise and implement comprehensive financial management and
purchasing policies.
HR Develop comprehensive compensation philosophy.
PRF Update accounting of Dacotah Bank Center financials to align with City
budgeting process.
GOAL 2: Develop sustainable revenue and expenditure strategies.
OBJECTIVES:
Progress
(% Complete)
ALL Adjust CIP plan to account for equipment issues associated with aging flee t.
CD Implement energy efficiency upgrades to facilities.
CD Re-evaluate City properties to ensure appropriate replacement cost value.
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2024 Update
FIN Leverage technology to optimize long-range planning and budget
management.
FIN Maintain and update Tax Increment Financing (TIF) revenues, project costs
and projections.
IT Implement enhanced cybersecurity measures.
IT Upgrade network switch to improve network reliability and cybersecurity.
IT Implement email archiving for quicker access and enhanced storage capacity.
IT Implement surveillance cameras at City facilities to enhance security.
IT Collaboratively implement audio/video upgrade plan for City & County
Government Center.
PD Complete site identification, design and construction of Public Safety Center.
PD Identify backup E911 center location.
PW Implement software technology to improve fleet maintenance.
GOAL 3: Maintain financial integrity and transparency.
OBJECTIVES:
Progress
(% Complete)
FIN Create public-focused financial and budget reports.
FIN Create executive summary in conjunction with Quarterly Finance Report.
HR Annually review and analyze employee benefits to ensure long-term viability.
HR Annually review and analyze City’s insurance program to ensure appropriate
coverage level and cost-effectiveness.
City of Brookings 2021-26 Strategic Plan 3 |P a g e
2024 Update
The City of Brookings will create an environment for inclusive programs, gathering places, and events where the community can
safely live, work and come together to participate in opportunities for learning, recreation and enjoyment.
GOAL 1: Identify and develop programs.
OBJECTIVES:
Progress
(% Complete)
ALL Provide orientation to new members of volunteer boards in collaboration with
chair and staff liaison.
ALL Provide targeted training and development to volunteer boards.
CD Develop connectivity standards for new developments.
CM Revitalize neighborhoods that need safety, cosmetic and functional
improvements.
FD Exercise, revise and improve the existing Emergency Management Plan
to enhance City response, efficiency and community safety.
IT Integrate City facilities into organization-wide security software.
LIB Provide inclusive and exceptional programming for all ages.
LIB Host summer reading programs to support continuous learning
LIB Meet community recreation, informational and learning needs through
a well-curated collection.
PD Implement drug (prescription meds) take-back program.
PD Partner with SDSU to implement mounted ceremonial unit.
PD Partner with Downtown Brookings to install interactive cameras.
PRF Implement recommendations outlined in 2020-2030 Parks & Recreation
Master Plan.
PW Implement updated Winter Operations Plan.
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2024 Update
PW Implement standards for street markers.
PW Implement policy and process for acceptance of infrastructure.
PW Implement integrated HVAC controls at the Street Division Facility.
PW Enhance public outreach efforts for capital improvement projects and road
closures/events.
GOAL 2: Identify and develop places.
OBJECTIVES:
Progress
(% Complete)
ALL Install backup power generators to critical City facilities.
CD Establish alternative Emergency Operation Center (EOC) with full backup
power generation at City & County Government Center.
CD Implement recommendations outlined in 2022 Brookings County Housing
Study.
LIB/
PRF
Study potential renovation of Library and Activity Center
to improve accessibility, functionality and community engagement.
PRF Implement and educate the community on recommendations outlined in
2017 Bicycle Master Plan.
PW Implement traffic calming improvements on Medary Avenue adjacent
to SDSU.
GOAL 3: Identify and develop community events.
OBJECTIVES:
Progress
(% Complete)
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2024 Update
GOAL 4: Increase inclusive community communication and engagement.
OBJECTIVES:
Progress
(% Complete)
ALL Update webpages in timely manner with accurate and helpful information and
visuals to benefit all stakeholders.
ALL Evaluate board seats, quorum counts and role/purpose of liaison members.
CLK Implement volunteer board members management module.
CLK Improve availability of City records for electronic public access.
CM Expand and implement organization-wide training for culture-building.
PD Expand social media outreach.
PD Collaborate with SDSU on health and wellness initiative for BPD employees.
PD Expand Community Service Officer Unit to cover code enforcement, parking,
security, and animal control.
PD Implement Police Department employee NIMS/FEMA/ICS job-specific
supervision and leadership training.
PIO Increase community and civic engagement opportunities for LT, Council and
community members.
PIO Increase awareness and use of EngageBrookings among community and staff. (duplicate?)
PIO Develop crisis communication plan.
PIO Improve City website accessibility and accuracy.
City of Brookings 2021-26 Strategic Plan 6 |P a g e
2024 Update
The City of Brookings will provide an accessible environment committed to ongoing innovation and outstanding service
through listening and engagement.
GOAL 1: Enhance and streamline community and operational engagement policies and processes.
OBJECTIVES:
Progress
(% Complete)
CD Create development process flowcharts and education tools.
CM Biannually review the City’s selected performance metrics for relevance and
update as needed to align with industry best practices.
CM Review City Charter every 10 years.
CM Conduct final review and adoption of updated City Council policies.
CM Engage local development community through Development Review Team.
HR Develop a comprehensive supervisor/leadership training series.
LIB Achieve voluntary Library accreditation through the South Dakota State
Library.
PD To achieve CALEA accreditation, review, repeal, replace, and add policies.
PRF Review and complete the National Recreation and Park Association’s
Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) self-
assessment.
PRF Review and complete National Council on Aging Senior Center Accreditation
self-assessment and training.
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2024 Update
GOAL 2: Establish intergovernmental relationships for policy-shaping efforts.
OBJECTIVES:
Progress
(% Complete)
ALL Serve on executive boards and committees of professional associations
at state level.
ALL Review and respond to legislation impacting Brookings.
CM Build and strengthen relationships with elected officials.
The City of Brookings will meet environmental, community and economic desires and needs without compromising future
generations’ quality of life by strategically planning, implementing and maintaining infrastructure and facilities.
GOAL 1: Create and implement master plans that ensure sustainable operations, services and programs.
OBJECTIVES:
Progress
(% Complete)
CD Implement 2018 Comprehensive Plan.
PW Implement 2023 Solid Waste Master Plan.
PW Develop 2024 Stormwater Master Plan.
PW Complete 2024 Six Mile Creek Flood Feasibility Study.
PW Complete update to 2011 Master Transportation Plan.
PW Complete University Boulevard project to upgrade sanitary sewer and
streetscape project.
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2024 Update
GOAL 2: Develop sustainable practices, policies and training.
OBJECTIVES:
Progress
(% Complete)
CM Obtain sustainability certification for Sustainability Council staff liaison.
FD Institute and evaluate effectiveness of small-battery recycling program.
PW Host waste tire regional collection event, pending State funding, once every 3
years.
PW Host annual household hazardous waste collection event.
PW Implement a fee-for-service electronic-waste drop-off program.
PW Complete operational training on pancake-lift process at Landfill.
PW Implement recycled content policy for City office supplies.
PW Implement encroachment permits and fees.
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2024 Update
The City of Brookings will support effective diversified community investment and equitable opportunities for prosperity.
GOAL 1: Support a dynamic economic development ecosystem.
OBJECTIVES:
Progress
(% Complete)
CM Implement 2023-27 Community Economic Development Master Plan.
GOAL 2: Encourage continued development of commercial districts throughout the community.
OBJECTIVES:
Progress
(% Complete)
CD Evaluate zoning designations to ensure appropriateness of commercial uses.
PW Construct improvements to Research Park sanitary sewer.
GOAL 3: Implement strategies to bolster downtown development.
OBJECTIVES:
Progress
(% Complete)
CM Engage community, complete and implement 2024 Downtown Brookings
Master Plan.
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2024 Update
GOAL 4: Maximize potential of existing community assets to generate revenue.
OBJECTIVES:
Progress
(% Complete)
CM Partner with Visit Brookings to research future bid opportunities.
GOAL 5: Evaluate and enhance economic development policies.
OBJECTIVES:
Progress
(% Complete)
CM Update TIF and sales tax grant policies for Council action.
CM Draft and implement Triple Bottom Line policy.
City of Brookings
Staff Report
Brookings City & County
Government Center, 520
Third Street
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6281 phone
(605) 692-6907 fax
File #:ORD 25-002,Version:1
Introduction and First Reading on Ordinance 25-002, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 94, pertaining
to the creation of a new zoning district, Civic District, and associated supplemental regulations.
Public Hearing and Action: February 11, 2025.
Summary and Recommended Action:
The City of Brookings is proposing amendments to the City’s zoning ordinances located in Chapter
94 pertaining to the creation of a new zoning district, Civic, and the related supplemental
amendments to acknowledge the Civic district in the zoning ordinance.
Attachments:
Memo
Ordinance
Notice - City Council
Notice - Planning Commission
Planning Commission Minutes
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City Council Agenda Item Memo
From: Mike Struck, Community Development Director
Council Meeting: January 28, 2025 / February 11, 2025
Subject: Ordinance 25-002: Amendments to Chapter 94, pertaining
to the creation of a new zoning district, Civic District, and
associated supplemental regulations
Presenter: Mike Struck, Community Development Director
Summary and Recommended Action:
The City of Brookings is proposing amendments to the City’s zoning ordinances located
in Chapter 94 pertaining to the creation of a new zoning district, Civic, and the related
supplemental amendments to acknowledge the Civic District in the zoning ordinance.
The Development Review Team recommends approval. The Planning Commission
voted 7-0 to recommend approval.
Item Details:
Staff is proposing the addition of a new zoning district, Civic (C) District. The Civic
District is intended to provide for a district for public and civic buildings and large
institutional uses which otherwise may not fit into other zoning districts because of their
specialized land use needs and public purpose. The Comprehensive Plan identifies
civic uses as a land use intensity on the Future Land Use Map.
Civic zoning is focused on providing zoning regulations for many differe nt types of
public, institutional, educational, and assembly uses. These uses are generally
associated with larger land areas and structures due to the nature of the use and
access to the facilities by the public. There are exceptions to the accessibility of the
structures for a few uses such as public utility facilities, wireless communication
facilities, and telecommunication facilities. The land uses are broken down by Permitted
Uses, Permitted Special Uses, and Conditional Uses with yard setbacks and height
regulations. The yard setbacks and height regulations are as follows:
Minimum Front Yard Setback: 20 feet
Minimum Side Yard Setback: 10 feet
Minimum Rear Yard Setback: 20 feet
Maximum Height: 60 feet
As the Civic District is a proposed new district to be added to the Zoning Ordinance,
there are a number of supplemental regulations which need to be amended to
acknowledge the Civic District. These supplement regulations impacted include:
Access drives Accessory buildings and uses
More than one main building Accessory building location
Fences, walls and hedges Landscaping
Bufferyards Garbage receptacles
Sign regulations
In drafting the Civic District, research of other communities was conducted to determine
appropriate uses, yard setbacks, and height regulations. Best practices recommend
Civic uses should be held to the same or greater standard than private development.
This can be accomplished through site plan reviews, corridor reviews, and often in the
case of public facilities through community input.
Legal Consideration:
None.
Strategic Plan Consideration:
Economic Growth – The City of Brookings will support effective diversified
community investment and equitable opportunities for prosperity.
Financial Consideration:
None.
Supporting Documentation:
Ordinance
Notice – City Council
Notice – Planning Commission
Planning Commission Minutes
ORDINANCE 25-002
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
BROOKINGS AND ADDING SECTION 94-140 – CIVIC C DISTRICT
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKINGS, STATE
OF SOUTH DAKOTA that Chapter 94, Zoning shall be amended as follows:
Section 1.
Sec. 94-81. Districts designated
(a) C Civic
Sec. 94-140. – Civic C district.
(a) Intent. This district is intended to provide for a district for public and civic
buildings and large institutional uses that otherwise may not fit into other zoning
districts because of their specialized land use needs and public purpose.
(b) Scope of regulations. The regulations set forth in this section or set forth
elsewhere in this chapter, when referred to in this section, are the district
regulations of the Civic C district.
(c) Permitted uses.
(1) Park, playground, neighborhood.
(2) Public parking facility.
(3) Public library or museum.
(4) Public or parochial school.
(5) Secondary school.
(6) Post secondary school.
(7 Church or similar place of worship, which may include a day care facility with
such use confined to within the church worship and educational facility.
(8) Governmental administration and services such as offices, firehouse, police,
ambulance and like uses; however, this section shall not be interpreted to
permit such uses as warehousing, storage of heavy-duty maintenance
vehicles, heavy equipment or supplies.
(9) Vocational or trade schools.
(d) Permitted special uses. A building or premises may be used for the following
purposes in conformance with conditions prescribed herein:
(1) Park, community, special use.
a. One of the frontages of the premises shall abut upon an arterial or
collector street.
(2) Public recreation facility or area.
a. One of the frontages of the premises shall abut upon an arterial or
collector street.
(3) Public community center.
a. One of the frontages of the premises shall abut upon an arterial or
collector street.
(4) Public utility facility.
a. An opaque screen six feet in height located as far back as all setback lines
that screen equipment, heavy equipment. The architecture of all buildings
shall harmonize with the character of the neighborhood.
b. Landscaping shall be provided between the setback lines and any front
property line.
(5) Cemetery.
a. This use shall have a minimum of 40 acres
a. An internal road network system with parking to be provided.
b. Scattering areas or gardens are to be located within the interior of the
property.
(6) Day care facility as an accessory use to a Permitted Use listed in Section (c)
above.
a. A four-foot high transparent fence shall be constructed between the play
area and the street if the play area is adjacent to any arterial or collector
street.
b. Pick-up and drop-off area shall be designed to minimize vehicle and
pedestrian conflict points.
c. Use shall be confined to within the primary building except for play areas.
(7) Public transportation facility.
a. Floor area of structures shall not exceed 3,000 square feet.
(8) Hospital.
a. One of the frontages of the premises shall abut upon an arterial or collector
street.
b. Parking areas shall be screened from adjacent residential uses.
(e) Conditional uses.
(1) Wireless communication facilities.
(2) Telecommunication facilities.
(3) Public campground.
(f) Density, area, yard and height regulations. The C district regulations are as
follows:
Min. Lot
Area
Sq. Ft.
Min. Lot
Width
Min.
Front
Yard
Min.
Side
Yard
Min.
Rear
Yard
Max.
Height
Allowable
Uses
20 feet 10 feet 20 feet 60 feet
(g) Accessory uses. Accessory uses and buildings permitted in the C district are
buildings and uses customarily incidental to any of the permitted uses in the
district.
(h) Parking regulations. Parking, loading and stacking within the C district shall be in
conformance with the regulations set forth in division 4 of article VI of this
chapter.
(i) Sign regulations. Signs within the C district shall be in conformance with the
regulations set forth in division 5 of article VI of this chapter.
(j) Other regulations. Development within the C district shall be in conformance with
the regulations set forth in article II of this chapter.
Sec. 94-343. Access drives.
(a) Business, civic and industrial districts. The following regulations shall apply t o all
lots in the business, civic and industrial districts.
Sec. 94-365. Accessory buildings and uses.
(b) In the B-2, B-2A, B-3, B-4, C, I-1, I-1R and I-2 districts, accessory or
maintenance buildings are limited to the following:
Sec. 94-392. - More than one main building.
Where a block, lot or tract is used for a business, commercial, civic, or industrial
purpose, more than one main building may be located upon the block, lot or tract, but
only when such buildings conform to all yard requirements (e.g. front, side, rear) of the
district in which the block, lot or tract is located.
Sec. 94-394. - Accessory building location.
(b) An accessory building located upon a business, civic or industrial lot shall
not be within five feet of any side or rear lot line. An accessory building shall
maintain a front yard setback equal to or greater than the setback of the principal
building.
Sec. 94-398. Fences, walls and hedges.
(c) In all business, civic, and industrial districts, fences up to eight feet in height may
be erected within 20 feet of any front property line and up to any side or rear
property line. Exception: Fences shall not be erected between a lot line and any
areas required to be landscaped. This provision shall not prohibit the screening
of outdoor storage of materials and inventory as required by other sections of this
chapter.
Sec. 94-399. Landscaping.
(5) a. Business, civic and industrial uses shall provide a minimum ten-foot wide
landscape area along any right-of-way and five feet along a side lot line.
(6) b. Business, civic and industrial uses shall install plantings along
foundations facing a public right-of-way. However, in business, civic and
industrial districts, corner lots may incorporate the total required square
footage of foundation plantings into a landscape area adjacent to the
building foundation along the street right-of-way with the highest
classification or at the primary entrance to the building.
Sec. 94-399.1. Bufferyards.
Table 1.1
Zoning of
Abutting Land
Proposed
Buildings over
30 Feet in
Height
Proposed
Buildings over
60 Feet in
Height
Solid Fence/Wall
or Continuous
Shrubs
Zoning of
Proposed
Development
R-1, R-1A, R-
1B, R-1C, R-
1D, R-2, R-3,
R-3A, RMH
R-1, R-1A, R-
1B, R-1C, R-
1D, R-2, R-3,
R-3A, RMH
R-1, R-1A, R-
1B, R-1C, R-1D,
R-2, R-3, R-3A,
RMH
C Type B or
Type G
Type C or
Type G
N/A N/A
Sec. 94-409. Garbage receptacles.
Business, civic and industrial uses shall locate garbage receptacles in the rear or side
yard only. If such receptacles are visible from any public right-of-way or residential
district, they shall be screened from view by an opaque fence, enclosure, landscaping
or other manner approved by the city.
Sec. 94-473. Tables.
Table 1
PERMITTED SIGNS BY TYPE AND ZONING DISTRICT
Sign Type C
Freestanding
Area identification S
Billboard N
Bulletin board S
Ground S
Incidental(b) P
Outdoor menu board N
Pylon S
Residential(d) N
Building
Awning N
Awning, Electric N
Building marker(e) P
Canopy N
Identification(f) P
Marquee N
Projecting N
Roof N
Roof, Integral N
Suspended N
Wall P
Wall, Painted N
Window N
Miscellaneous
Banner S
Banner, Pole P(c)
Flag P
Inflatable(g) N
Pennant(g) S
Temporary P
Table 2
MAXIMUM TOTAL SIGN AREA PER LOT BY ZONING DISTRICT
AREA C
Maximum total
square feet
100
Maximum total
square feet for lots
with 2 or more
frontage
200
Square feet of
signage per linear
foot of street
frontage
NA
Square feet of
signage per linear
foot of street
NA
frontage for corner
lots(d)
Table 3
NUMBER, DIMENSIONS AND LOCATION OF INDIVIDUAL SIGNS BY ZONING
DISTRICT
Sign Type C
Freestanding
Area (s.f.) 40(f)
Height (ft.) 15(b),
(g)
Right-of-way
setback (ft.)
(c)
5
Number
permitted
per lot
NA
Number
permitted
per feet of
street
frontage(d)
1 for
each
frtg.
Building
Area (s.f.) NA
Wall area
(percent)(e)
10(f)
Table 5
PERMITTED SIGN CHARACTERISTICS BY ZONING DISTRICT
Sign
Characteristics
C
Electronic
message
display—
EMD(b)
P(c),(d)
Changeable
copy
P
Illumination,
internal
P
Illumination,
external
P(e)
Illumination,
surface-
lighted(e)
N
Neon N
Nonilluminated P
Reflective N
Section 2.
Any and all ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
FIRST READING: January 28, 2025
SECOND READING: February 11, 2025
PUBLISHED: February 14, 2025
CITY OF BROOKINGS, SD
_______________________________
Oepke G. Niemeyer, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
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NOTICE OF HEARING
UPON A CHANGE IN ZONE REGULATIONS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the City of Brookings has submitted amendments to
Chapter 94 for the addition of a new Civic zoning district and revisions to related supplemental
regulations.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN That said request will be acted on by the City Council at
6:00 PM on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, in the Chambers Room on the third floor of the
Brookings City and County Government Center at 520 Third Street, Brookings, South Dakota.
Any person interested may appear and be heard on this matter.
Dated this 29th day of January, 2025.
Bonnie Foster
City Clerk
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please contact the City ADA Coordinator at 692-6281 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
Published ______ time(s) at an approximate cost of $ _____________.
NOTICE OF HEARING
UPON A CHANGE IN ZONE REGULATIONS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the City of Brookings has submitted amendments to
Chapter 94 for the addition of a new Civic zoning district and related supplemental regulations.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN That said request will be acted on by the Planning
Commission at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, in the Chambers Room on the third
floor of the Brookings City and County Government Center at 520 Third Street, Brookings,
South Dakota. Any action taken by the Planning Commission is a recommendation made to
the City Council.
Any person interested may appear and be heard on this matter.
Dated this 23rd day of December, 2024.
Ryan Miller
City Planner
Planning Commission
Brookings, South Dakota
January 7, 2025
OFFICIAL MINUTES
Vice Chairperson Jacob Limmer called the meeting of the Planning Commission to order on Tuesday,
January 7, 2025, at 5:30 PM in the Council Chambers Room #310 on the third floor of the City &
County Government Center. Members present were Tanner Aiken, Billie Jo Hinrichs, Kyle Jamison,
Jacob Limmer, Roger Solum, Nick Schmeichel and Debra Spear. Scot Leddy was absent. Also present
were Community Development Director Michael Struck and City Planner Ryan Miller. Also present
were Jacob Mills and Lynn Darnell.
Item #ID 25-0002 – The City of Brookings proposed an amendment to the City’s zoning ordinances
located in Chapter 94 pertaining to the creation of a Civic zoning district to account for public tax -
exempt facilities such as schools, churches, government facilities, etc. that do not typically fit well
within standard residential zoning. The proposed ordinance includes updating existing ordinances to
allow for the new zoning.
(Schmeichel/Spear) Motion to approve amendment to the City’s zoning ordinances. Spear voted no.
All others present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED.
The meeting adjourned at 6:31 p.m.
_______________________ ______________________________
Ryan Miller Jacob Limmer, Vice Chairperson
OFFICIAL SUMMARY
Item #ID 25-0002 – The City of Brookings proposed an amendment to the City’s zoning ordinances
located in Chapter 94 pertaining to the creation of a Civic zoning district to account for public tax -
exempt facilities such as schools, churches, government facilities, etc. that do not typically fit well
within standard residential zoning. This amendment will also allow for smaller utility facilities. This
will also create uniform guidelines for public spaces. The proposed ordinance includes updating
existing ordinances to allow for the new zoning. This can narrow the speculation from the public for
the developers. Public maintenance facilities are specifically prohibited to prevent them in residential
areas.
Schmeichel asked if this change would reclassify the zoning of all existing properties. Struck stated
that the intent is to use this zoning for new construction moving forward and over time transition
existing properties into the Civic District instead of residential districts. Hinrichs inquired if the Civic
Zoning was the same as Civic classification on the Future Land Use Map. Struck explained that some
areas are designated as Civic classification is not the same as Civic zoning. The airport has its own
zoning district and the existing leases in the hangars would become nonconforming uses if it was
rezoned but the golf course may be a candidate for Civic Zoning. Hinrichs inquired on the risks and
benefits of implementing Civic Zoning to a neighborhood. Struck explained that the uses and lot area
requirements do not change, height requirements are similar. Aiken asked if we would need to look at
the Comprehensive Plan to allow civic zoning. Struck said there are many recommendations included
in the plan so it would not need to be amended. Spear asked if there are structure footprint restrictions
and if there were any parking requirements. Struck clarified, as long as setbacks, landscaping
requirements and parking requirements are met, there is not a footprint requirement. Spear would
anything not require parking. Lift stations, electrical substations and telecommunication facilities that
are unstaffed for example, do not have requirements. Spear asked for new construction, how are parks
currently zoned. Struck explained that the city does not currently have a park dedication ordinance.
They work with developers to negotiate land dedication or purchasing land to designate a park in the
area.
The meeting adjourned at 6:31 p.m.
_______________________ ______________________________
Ryan Miller Jacob Limmer, Vice Chairperson
City of Brookings
Staff Report
Brookings City & County
Government Center, 520
Third Street
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6281 phone
(605) 692-6907 fax
File #:ORD 25-001,Version:2
Second Reading and Action on Ordinance 25-001, an Ordinance accepting the Report of the
Brookings City Charter Commission pursuant to Section 8.01 (c) of the Brookings City Charter,
ratifying the formation of the Charter Commission, and setting the Election Date for Submission of the
Proposed Charter Amendments to the voters of the City of Brookings.
Summary and Recommended Action:
The City Council established a City Charter Review Committee to evaluate the current Brookings
Charter for potential updates and necessary changes. The original Charter was adopted in 2002 and
last amended in 2006. The Charter Commission provides its final report for ordinance approval and
public consideration in April.
Attachments:
Memo
Ordinance
Frequently Asked Questions
Final Report
Charter Changes - Summary
Charter Changes - detailed list
Charter - clean
Charter - marked
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City Council Agenda Item Memo
From: Paul Briseno, City Manager
Council Meeting: January 14, 2025 / January 28, 2025
Subject: Charter Commission Final Report
Presenter: David Gilbertson, Charter Commission Chair
Summary and Recommended Action:
The City Council established a City Charter Review Committee to evaluate the current
Brookings Charter for potential updates and necessary changes. The original Charter
was adopted in 2002 and last amended in 2006. The Charter Commission provides its
final report for ordinance approval and public consideration in April.
Item Details:
The City of Brookings Charter has not undergone a comprehensive review since its last
amendment in 2006. The City partnered with the National Civic League in May to
support a systematic and informed evaluation. The City Council appointed an 11-
member Charter Review Commission, composed of residents committed to civic
engagement and objective analysis of the Charter and related governance structures.
Members include:
David Gilbertson, Chair Jeanne Manzer
Dr. Lisa Hager, Vice Chair Dianne Nagy
Bob Burns Ashley Ragsdale
Keith Corbett Gail Robertson
Van Fishback Roger Solum
Tom Yseth
The Commission conducted approximately seven public meetings from July through
December. These meetings facilitated detailed reviews and discussions to ensure a
comprehensive examination of the Charter. The resulting document includes a redlined
version that highlights proposed changes and additions. The reasons for change
includes:
Enhanced clarity in language
Alignment with community values
Removal of transitional language
Updates to outdated terminology
Inclusion of language reflecting current and best practices
In November 2024, the Charter Commission presented its recommended changes to
the City Council and public. Based on comments heard the Commission had further
discussion and adjusted sections for clarity. The revised Charter draft is now presented
as the final report for voter consideration. The City Charter section 8.01 C. requires the
adoption of report by ordinance for voter consideration. A public outreach campaign to
inform the community and gather feedback will occur in February and March before the
April 2025 election.
Legal Consideration:
None.
Strategic Plan Consideration:
Service and Innovation Excellence – The City of Brookings will provide an accessible
environment committed to ongoing innovation and outstanding service through listening
and engagement.
Financial Consideration:
This presentation has no financial implications for the budget.
Supporting Documentation:
Memo
Ordinance
Frequently Asked Questions
Final Report
Charter Changes – Summary
Charter Changes – detailed list
Charter - clean
Charter - marked
ORDINANCE 25-001
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE REPORT OF THE BROOKINGS CITY
CHARTER COMMISSION PURSUANT TO SECTION 8.01(c) OF THE BROOKINGS
CITY CHARTER, RATIFYING THE FORMATION OF THE CHARTER COMMISSION,
AND SETTING THE ELECTION DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF THE PROPOSED
CHARTER AMENDMENTS TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF BROOKINGS.
I.
WHEREAS, the Brookings City Charter Commission (hereafter also referred to as the
"Charter Commission") was created for the purposes of reviewing the Brookings City
Charter and proposing amendments to the Brookings City Charter by a Report to the
City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Charter Commission conducted its work over the past six months and
received input from members of the public, including the City Council and
representatives of the National Civic League. The Charter Commission prepared and
submitted its Report to the City Council. The Report includes proposed amendments to
the City Charter which are in a form sufficient to submit to the voters of the City
pursuant to Section 8.02 of the Brookings City Charter; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager facilitated the work of the Charter Commission and
established a schedule for work sessions and assisted the Charter Commission in the
performance of its tasks, and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney also provided legal assistance to the Charter Commission
and the City Clerk provided necessary records to the Charter Commission as required.
Staff of the City also provided input helpful to the Charter Commission.
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of
Brookings, South Dakota, as follows:
A. The formation and appointments to the Brookings City Charter Commission are
hereby ratified. The Brookings City Charter Commission has performed its work
consistent with Resolution 24-060 and the Recitals set forth herein; and
B. The Report of the Brookings City Charter Commission has been received and
accepted by the City Council as provided in Resolution 24-060; and
C. The Election Date for the submission of the Proposed Amendments to the City
Charter as set forth in the Report of the Charter Commission shall be April 8,
2025.
II.
Any or all ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
FIRST READING: January 14, 2025
SECOND READING: January 28, 2025
PUBLISHED: January 31, 2025
CITY OF BROOKINGS, SD
Oepke G. Niemeyer, Mayor
ATTEST:
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
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FAQ for the Brookings City Charter Revision Process
City Charter and Home Rule Charter Explained
What is a City Charter? A City Charter serves as a city's constitution, outlining the
structure, powers, and responsibilities of the local government. It is created and adopted
by the city's citizens.
Why is a City Charter important?
• It explains what elected officials and city departments are supposed to do
• Makes sure the local government is responsible and answers to the people
• Ensures that local rules match state laws and what the community needs
• Reflects the community’s values
Why does Brookings have a City Charter? Brookings adopted a City Charter to
establish a clear governance framework and ensure that local policies align with
community priorities.
What is a Home Rule Charter? Home Rule means that local governments (like cities
or towns) can make their own rules and decisions about local issues, as long as they
don't break state laws. It's allowed by the state’s constitution or laws and helps local
leaders handle local matters without needing constant approval from the state
government. This way, the state and local governments can work better together.
When and why did Brookings become a Home Rule Community? In November
2002, Brookings became a Home Rule Community in South Dakota to ensure a more
responsive government to community needs rather than relying on one-size-fits all state
laws. This gave Brookings more control over what happens in the community - with
expanded legislative powers and financial flexibility - so it can make more of its own
decisions without always needing approval from the state .
Why is Home Rule important?
• Gives a basic guide for making local decisions
• Reduces how much the state can interfere with local matters
• Helps the state and local governments work together better
What other cities in South Dakota have a Home Rule City Charter?
• Aberdeen
• Beresford
• Elk Point
• Faith
• Fort Pierre
• Pierre
• Sioux Falls
• Springfield
• Vermillion
• Watertown
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Brookings City Charter Commission
How was the City Charter Commission selected? The commission responsible for
revising the City Charter was not handpicked. The selection process followed these
steps:
• Nominations of potential commissioners were made by the Mayor, council and
city staff
• Final Selection: The commission members were chosen by city council based
on their qualifications, experience, and commitment to public service.
What was the criteria for commission selection?
The following criteria were applied:
• A commitment to transparency and public service
• Expertise in legal knowledge, government structures, community values,
historical understanding of the charter’s origins and intent
• Representation of various community sectors (e.g., public, private, nonprofit,
community)
• Availability for public meetings and discussions
When was the Charter Commission appointed?
• The most recent Charter Review Commission for Brookings was created on June
25, 2024
Public Engagement in the Process
All meetings regarding the charter revisions were open to the public, ensuring
transparency and encouraging community involvement.
Upcoming Public Meeting
• Date: January (specific date TBD)
• Location: Chamber of Commerce
• Presenters: David and Lisa, supported by commissioners
• Format: Saturday morning and/or evening session
• Additional Features:
o Televised and recorded for public access
o News media invitations
Charter Amendments Summary
• Preamble: Updated to reflect the charter purpose and values of the community.
• Intergovernmental Relations: Revised for clarity and modern relevance.
• Limitations: Outdated provisions removed.
• Transition Language: Removed language no longer applicable.
• Clerk (2.08): Updated language for current practices.
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• Investigations (2.09): Clarified procedures.
• Codification (2.16): Ensures charter review every 10 years.
Article III: City Manager
• Section 3.01: Clarified residency requirements.
• Section 3.02: Updated removal and resignation procedures.
• Section 3.04: Expanded powers and duties.
Article IV: Departments, Offices, and Agencies
• Section 4.02: Revised City Attorney’s responsibilities.
Article V: Financial Procedures
• Section 5.03: Budget guidelines updated to enhance procedure and
transparency.
• Section 5.04: Process on council action on budget clarified.
• Section 5.05: Streamlined appropriation processes.
• Section 5.07: Enhanced administrative and fiduciary oversight.
• Section 5.08: Modernized budget administration.
• Section 5.09: Reinforced public record access.
Article IX: Charter Amendment
• Section 9.01 (a): Updated amendment procedures.
Article X: Transition/Severability Provision
• Removed outdated transition language.
Other Questions:
Do we have to wait every 10 years after each charter review to change the City
Charter?
No. Provisions in the City Charter allow for charter changes in between reviews through
the following methods:
1. By ordinance: The City Council can propose amendments through an ordinance,
except for certain sections specified in the charter
2. By Charter Commission: The City Council can create a Charter Commission to
review and propose amendments
3. By citizen petition: At least 10% of voters who participated in the last
gubernatorial election can initiate a petition to adopt or amend the charter
Process Details to Change the Charter
• For changes proposed by ordinance or Charter Commission, an election must be
held for voters to approve the amendments
• Amendments become effective 30 days after the canvass of votes if approved by
a majority of voters
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• The Charter Commission, when established, works independently of the City
Council and submits a report with proposed amendments
• It's important to note that while Brookings has home rule status, any charter
amendments must still comply with the South Dakota Constitution and general
state laws
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City of Brookings, South Dakota
Final Report to the City Council
City Charter Revision Project
Final Report
Submitted by the National Civic League
on behalf of the Brookings City Charter Commission
January 2025
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City of Brookings 2024 Charter Review Report
Introduction
The City of Brookings adopted a Home Rule Charter, which was approved by voters on
November 5, 2002, to establish a more representative and effective government. This charter
granted the city greater autonomy in local governance, enabling a tailored and efficient
administration. Combining the leadership of elected officials with the professional expertise of
an appointed City Manager, the charter has served as the city’s foundational governance
document since its adoption.
In 2024, the City of Brookings initiated a charter review process to ensure the document remains
effective, relevant, and responsive to the community's needs. Regular reviews of the charter
provide an opportunity to evaluate policies, identify areas for improvement, and align with
changes in state laws, community values, and administrative practices.
Role of the National Civic League
To guide this process, the City Council retained the National Civic League (NCL), the nation’s
oldest good government organization, founded in 1894 as the National Municipal League. The
League introduced the first Model City Charter in 1900 to address corruption and ensure
efficiency in local governance. Brookings’ original 2002 City Charter was based on this Model
City Charter, which is now in its ninth edition and recognized globally as the standard for the
council-manager form of government.
The League’s expertise helped ensure that the review process promoted transparency,
accountability, and efficiency in governance while fostering community involvement and trust.
The City Charter Commission
The City Council appointed a City Charter Commission comprising a diverse group of residents
representing private, public, nonprofit, and community sectors. The commission members
brought expertise in legal knowledge, government structures, community values, and historical
understanding of the charter’s origins and intent.
Commission Members
The City Council appointed the following Brookings residents to the City Charter Commission.
David Gilbertson was elected Chair, and Dr. Lisa Hager was elected Vice Chair during the first
meeting by commission members:
• David Gilbertson, Chair
• Dr. Lisa Hager, Vice Chair
• Bob Burns
• Keith Corbett
• Van Fishback
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• Jeanne Manzer
• Dianne Nagy
• Ashley Ragsdale
• Gail Robertson
• Roger Solum
• Tom Yseth
These volunteer members, working without compensation, collaborated to ensure integrity and
transparency throughout the review process.
Responsibilities
The commission was tasked with:
1. Reviewing the existing Brookings City Charter and its government structure.
2. Understanding government procedures and their relationship to the charter.
3. Ensure the desired principles of local government are built into the charter amendments.
4. Identifying areas for review and explaining the rationale behind those reviews.
5. Defining desired outcomes for charter changes.
6. Drafting clear, accessible amendments.
7. Conducting the commission work with integrity so residents view the outcomes as
credible.
8. Engaging with the community and encouraging public participation.
Commission members took their responsibilities seriously and freely brought up different points
of view to be discussed among the membership. Throughout the process, the dialogue remained
highly civil as members listened to each other and worked toward an agreement that all members
could live with and support.
Charter Review Process
The process began in June 2024, with the National Civic League interviewing council members
and department directors to gather input on areas needing review. Key areas identified for review
included diversity, equity, and inclusion; land use; public engagement; eligibility for elected
office; and financial procedures for transparency and efficiency.
Key Values and Principles
The commission identified principles of local government that would guide their work:
Internal Values and Principles (in how City Government operates):
• Operational efficiency and fiscal responsibility
• Responsiveness to community interests
• Public service integrity
• Accessible and convenient elections
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External Values and Principles (in how City Government works with the community it
serves):
• Fairness and non-arbitrary treatment of interests
• Citizen involvement through commissions and committees
• Transparency and accountability
• Active public engagement
These principles informed the commission’s approach to reviewing and updating the charter
throughout the process.
Community Participation Beyond the City Charter Commission
As noted earlier, the charter commission was comprised entirely of Brookings community
residents. City Charter Commission meetings were publicized and open to residents, with
opportunities for input. Key contributions from community members who attended meetings
included:
• September 19, 2024: Lawrence Novatny supported adding “sex and gender identity” to
Article VII, Section 8.02 to align with the city’s nondiscrimination ordinance. This
recommendation was unanimously approved.
• December 16, 2024: Mike McClemans and Zeno Wicks advocated for greater City
Council involvement in the appointment process for the City Clerk and City Attorney.
The commission clarified that collaborative hiring and supervision was a core principle of
the proposed amendments in these areas.
Key Updates and Changes
Through their work, the commission identified and implemented several significant updates:
Structural and Governance Updates
1. Appointment Processes:
o Clarified collaboration between the City Manager and City Council in appointing
the City Clerk and City Attorney.
o Defined the City Manager’s supervisory role in consultation with the City
Council.
2. City Manager Residency Requirement:
o Added a residency requirement for the City Manager to ensure local awareness
and accountability.
Operational Improvements
1. Financial Procedures:
o Enhanced transparency and efficiency in budgeting by updating submission dates,
required information, public hearings, and amendment/adoption processes.
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2. Inclusivity:
o Incorporated “inclusive community participation” as a foundational principle in
the preamble to emphasize its overarching importance throughout the document.
3. Terminology Updates:
o Modernized language (e.g., replacing “handicap” with “disabled”).
4. Charter Review Frequency:
o Established a decennial review process while providing flexibility for updates as
needed.
5. Council Interaction with Staff:
o Maintained the current policy requiring council members to communicate with
staff through the City Manager rather than include it in the city charter.
Policy-Specific Decisions
1. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
o Integrated with the term inclusiveness in the preamble as a key part of “inclusive
community participation” as an integral part of effective and trusted governance.
This was also addressed in Article VIII – General Provisions.
2. Land Use:
o Determined to be best addressed in ordinances and policies to allow adaptability.
3. Public Engagement:
o Incorporated throughout the charter (e.g., preamble, referendum, budget), with
specific approaches delegated to ordinances and policies.
4. Wards and Representation:
o Retained the current system due to its current effectiveness, with provisions for
future review as the city grows.
5. Felony Disqualification for Office:
o No changes were needed, as state law governs eligibility once civil rights are
restored.
Overall, the City Charter revision effort turned out to be more of a cleanup and update of the
2002 City Charter. There were no large or consequential changes made.
Next Steps
This report, with its accompanying addendums, will be submitted to the City Council for action
on January 16, 2025. Once approved, the revised City Charter will be given to the City Clerk and
City Attorney as they prepare the ballot measure that will be voted on at the April 8, 2025,
election.
Concurrently, the City Charter Commission will commence on a multi-faceted community
outreach effort with the first public meeting scheduled for January 2025. This meeting will
include targeted invitations as well as an open invitation to the public.
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Additional outreach efforts will include:
• Videos featuring commission members to be shared on the city’s cable channel, website,
and social media platforms. Links to current videos to date:
o Brookings City Charter (short): https://youtu.be/SKmyHTxtH20
o Chair David Gilbertson – review of the process and outcomes:
https://youtu.be/KmrtfaE3PLs
o Commission Member Dianne Nagy: https://youtu.be/5aGtiNq1SF0
o Commission Member Bob Burns: https://youtu.be/QFaEMkWkRDw
• Articles and op-eds on the charter process and updates.
• Presentations to community organizations and groups.
• Press releases and social media campaigns with QR codes for easy access to information.
• Posters placed in public spaces, such as libraries.
• Media coverage, including interviews with commission chairs.
• Additional public forums, as needed.
Conclusion
The 2024 City of Brookings charter review reflects a commitment to maintaining an effective,
transparent, and inclusive local government. Through collaboration among the Charter
Commission, National Civic League, and the community, the updated charter aligns foundational
principles with the evolving needs of Brookings residents. This periodic review process fosters
trust, adaptability, and accountability in local governance.
Addendums
2024 Marked (red-lined) City Charter
2024 Unmarked City Charter
Summary of Changes
Edit List – List of all the Revisions
Summary of City of Brookings Charter Revisions
This is a summary of the proposed amendments to the City Charter:
1. Preamble Addition: Emphasized inclusive citizen participation in governance.
2. Article I - Powers of the City:
o Updated intergovernmental relations section.
o Removed limitations section.
3. Article II - City Council:
o Removed salary mention in compensation section.
o Adjusted the clerk's appointment process to involve recommendation by the City
Manager and confirmation by the Council. Added supervision by City Manager in
consultation with City Council.
o Required investigations to be conducted by a third party.
o Added regular City Charter reviews every 10 years unless needed sooner.
4. Article IIA (renumbered as Article III) - City Manager:
o Added a residency requirement for the City Manager with a transition period.
o Permitted resignation as a removal option.
o Extended review intervals for City Manager's duties from five to ten years.
o Updated responsibilities related to financial and council reporting.
o Introduced new duties to promote partnerships and support long-term goals.
5. Article IV - Departments, Offices, and Agencies:
o Changed in the appointment process for the City Attorney with specific licensing
requirements. Added supervision by City Manager in consultation with City
Council.
6. Article V - Financial Procedures:
o Modified budget submission and content requirements to reflect actual practice.
o Added provisions for public hearings and amendments before budget adoption.
o Defined "publish" to include contemporary media.
o Updated appropriations and revenue ordinance details.
7. Article VIII - General Provisions:
o Changed “hired” to "employed" in anti-discrimination language, changed
"handicap" to "disability," and included "sex and gender identity" in the
protected categories.
8. Articles IX & X - Charter Amendment and Transition:
o Adjusted language for proposing amendments and replace "newspapers" with
"news media" for notifications.
o Removed outdated sections.
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Brookings City Charter Updates
as agreed to by the Brookings City Charter Commission
December 2024
Preamble
Add: “The city will treat Inclusive citizen participation as an integral part of effective and
trusted governance.”
Article I – Powers of the City
• Section 1.03 Intergovernmental Relations
o Replace BCC 1.03 with MCC 1.03 (below):
▪ Section 1.03. Intergovernmental Relations. The city may participate by
contract or otherwise with any governmental entity of this state or any other
state or states or the United States in the performance of any activity which
one or more of such entities has the authority to undertake.
Section 1.04 – Limitations
o Remove
Article II – City Council
• Section 2.04 – Compensation
o Remove first sentence regarding salaries
• Section 2.08 – Clerk
o Replace first two sentences with: “The City Manager shall recommend the
appointment of a City Clerk, subject to advice and confirmation by the City Council.
The Clerk will be supervised by the City Manager in consultation with the City
Council.”
• Section 2.09 – Investigations
o Add a third party to conduct the investigation.
o Replace “make” with “authorize”
• Section 2.16 – Authentication and Recording; Codification; Printing.
o Insert a new (c) City Charter Review, that says: “The City Council shall provide for a
review of the City Charter at least every ten years, and more frequently if the City
Council determines the circumstances warrant a City Charter review.
o Make the current (c) into a new (d)
Article IIA – City Manager (Renumber as Article III)
• Renumber as Article III
• Section 2A.01 – Appointment; Qualifications; Compensation.
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o Require residency with 90 days transition (more if approved by council).
o Third sentence: Strike “as a city manager or assistant city manager.”
• Section 2A.02 – Removal
o Add resignation as an option
• Section 2A.04 – Powers and Duties of the City Manager
o Change “five-year” to “ten-year” in subsections 6-7
o Replace subsection #8 of BCC with subsection #8 of MCC (below)
▪ MCC #8: Keep the city council fully advised as to the financial condition and
future needs of the city;
o Subsection #13– strike and replace with “Update City Council on all matters of the
city.”
o BCC 2A.04 #11 – Change “the Clerk” to “Finance Director”
o BCC 2A.04 #12 – Change to “Oversee and assert final authority over operations and
decisions regarding personnel.”
o Add MCC subsections 11-13
▪ 11. Assist the council to develop long term goals for the city and strategies to
implement these goals;
▪ 12. Encourage and provide staff support for partnerships with community
organizations and for regional and intergovernmental cooperation and
equitable programming;
▪ 13. Promote partnerships among council, staff, and community members in
developing public policy and building a sense of community.
Article IV (former Article III) – Departments, Offices and Agencies
• Section 3.02 – Legal Officer
o Replace the first sentence “There shall be a legal officer of the City Appointed by the
City Council” with: “The City Manager shall recommend the appointment of a City
Attorney, subject to advice and confirmation by the City Council. The City Attorney
will be supervised by the City Manager in consultation with the City Council.”
o Add “The city attorney must be a licensed attorney in South Dakota.”
Article V (former Article IV) – Financial Procedures
• Section 4.02 – Submission of Budget and Budget Message
o Change to “On or before the 30th day of September each year, the City Manager
shall….”
• Section 4.03 – Budget
o Highlights refer to new language approved by the Charter Commission
o Second Sentence, change to the following:
▪ The budget shall begin with a clear general summary of its contents;
shall show in detail all estimated income, indicating the proposed
property tax levy, and all proposed expenditures, including debt
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service, for the ensuing fiscal year, and shall be so a rranged as to
show comparative figures for actual and estimated income and
expenditures of the current fiscal year and actual income and
expenditures of the current preceding fiscal year.
o Add a subsection #3:
▪ 3. The long-term financial impact of the proposed budget, including future
debt service requirements and the impact on fund balances. For any fund,
the total of proposed expenditures shall not exceed the total of estimated
income plus the fund balance carried forward, exclusive of reserves.
• Section 4.04 – City Council Action on Budget
o Change to the following:
▪ a. Budget Hearings. The City Council may schedule shall hold at
least one public hearings at appropriate times and may direct
changes in the City Manager’s proposed budget. on the proposed
budget at a convenient time to allow for public input. Additional
hearings may be scheduled as needed. Notice of the time and place
of such hearings shall be published in accordance with applicable
laws.
▪ Add a new: b. Amendment Before Adoption. After the public hearing,
the City Council may adopt the budget with or without amendment. In
amending the budget, it may add or increase programs or amounts
and may delete or decrease any programs or amounts, except
expenditures required by law or for debt service or for an estimated
cash deficit, provided that no amendment to the budget shall increase
the authorized expenditures to an amount greater than total estimated
income.
o c. Adoption. The City Council shall adopt the final budget on or before
the 30th day of November of the fiscal year currently ending. If it fails to
adopt the budget by this date, the budget proposed by the City
Manager shall go into effect.
o Add a new d. "Publish" defined. As used in this article, the term
"publish" means to print in the contemporary means of information
sharing, which includes, but is not limited to, one or more newspapers
of general circulation in the city, and, if available, in a web site.
• Section 4.05 – Appropriation and Revenue Ordinance
o Strike existing BCC 4.05 (a) and (b) and replace with:
▪ To implement the adopted budget, the City Council shall adopt, prior to
the beginning of the fiscal year:
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(a) an appropriation ordinance making appropriations by department
or major organizational unit department, fund, service, strategy,
or other organizational unit and authorizing an allocation for each
program or activity;
(b) a tax levy ordinance authorizing the property tax levy or levies
and setting the tax rate or rates; and
(c) any other ordinances required to authorize new revenues or to
amend the rates or other features of existing taxes or other
revenue sources.
• Section 4.06 (c) Reduction of Appropriations
o First sentence, change “…any remedial action taken by the Council and
recommendations…” to “…any remedial action taken by the City Manager
and recommendations…”;
• Section 4.07 – Lapse of Appropriations
o Remove BCC 4.07 – Lapse of Appropriations and replace with the following;
o “Section 4.07 – Administration and Fiduciary Oversight of the Budget. The
City Council shall provide by ordinance the procedures for administration and
fiduciary oversight of the budget.”
• Section 4.09 – Overspending of Appropriations Prohibited.
o Remove this whole 4.09 section – Part of state law (SDCL 9-21-9), is not in
MCC and is redundant
• Section 4.10 – Public Records
o Change to:
▪ Section 4.08 – Public Records. “Copies of the budget, capital
improvement plan, independent audits, and appropriation and revenue
ordinances shall be public records and shall be made available to the
public at suitable places in the city, including the official web site.”
Article VI (former Article V) – Elections
• No changes
Article VII (former Article VI) – Brookings Municipal Utilities and Brookings Municipal Hospital
• No changes
Article VIII (former Article VII) – General Provisions
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• Section 7.02 – Prohibitions
o Subsection 7.02 (a)(1): Add “employed” to first sentence to read:
▪ No person shall be employed, appointed to, or removed from, or in any way
favored or discriminated against…”
o Subsection 7.02 (a)(1): Change “handicap” to “disability”.
o Subsection 1: Add “sex and gender identity”.
Article IX (former Article VIII) – Charter Amendment
• Section 8.01 – Proposal of Amendment
o Subsection (a) change to:
▪ In the manner provided by law, initiative and referendum, or
• Section 8.02 – Election
o Second sentence – replace “one or more newspapers” with “the news media”.
Article X (former Article IX) – Transition/Separability Provision
• Section 9.05 – Schedule
o Remove – no longer relevant
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CITY OF BROOKINGS CHARTER
PART I
CHARTER
PREAMBLE
We, the people of the City of Brookings, in order to establish a more representative and
effective city government, do adopt this Charter in accordance with the Home Rule power
granted in Article IX, Section 2 of the South Dakota Constitution and the procedural
requirements of SDCL Chapter 6-12. By this action, the City of Brookings will acknowledge
inclusive community participation as an integral part of effective and trusted governance.
ARTICLE I. POWERS OF THE CITY
Sec. 1.01. Powers of the City.
The City shall have all powers possible for a city to have under the Constitutions of this
State and of the United States. It is the intention of this Charter to confer upon the City every
power it may have under law, as fully and completely as though the power was specifically
mentioned.
Sec. 1.02. Construction.
This Charter shall be construed liberally in favor of the City and the specific mention of
particular municipal powers in other sections of this Charter does not limit the powers of the City
to those so mentioned.
Sec. 1.03. Intergovernmental Relations.
The City may participate by contract or otherwise with any governmental entity of this state
or any other state or states or the United States in the performance of any activity which one or
more of such entities has the authority to undertake.
Sec. 1.04. New Taxes.
Any tax which is approved by the City Council may be submitted by the City Council to a
vote of the people for approval or disapproval before it becomes effective. Any tax which is
approved by the City Council may also be referred to a vote of the people by referendum for
approval or disapproval.
ARTICLE II. CITY COUNCIL
Sec. 2.01. General Powers and Duties.
All powers of the City shall be vested in the City Council except as otherwise provided by
law or this Charter, and the Council shall provide for the exercise thereof and for the
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performance of all duties and obligations imposed on the City by law. The Council shall act as a
part-time, policy making and legislative body, avoiding management and administrative issues
which are hereafter assigned to a City Manager.
Sec. 2.02. Composition, Eligibility, Terms, Powers and Duties.
a. Composition. There shall be a City Council composed of the Mayor and six (6) Council
Members to be elected by the voters of the City at large.
b. Eligibility. Only the registered voters of the City who have resided in the City for at least six
months immediately prior to the date of election shall be eligible to hold the office of
Council Member or Mayor.
c. Terms. The terms of Council Members and the Mayor shall be for three (3) years.
d. The Council by resolution or ordinance shall establish the powers and the duties of the
Council and of the Mayor in addition to those assigned by the Charter.
Sec. 2.03. Mayor.
The Mayor shall have the powers and duties as a Council Member, including the power to
vote, and in addition, shall preside at the meetings of the Council, represent the City in
intergovernmental relationships, appoint, with the advice and consent of the Council, the
members of citizen advisory boards, committees and commissions, present an annual state of the
City message, and perform other duties specified by the Council. The Mayor shall be recognized
as head of the government for all ceremonial purposes and by the Governor for the purpose of
military law. The Mayor shall have no administrative duties. The Council shall elect annually,
from among its members, a Deputy Mayor who shall act as Mayor during the absence or the
disability of the Mayor, or until a vacancy in the office of Mayor is filled.
Sec. 2.04. Compensation; Expenses.
The Council, by resolution approved by at least five Council Members, may increase the
salaries of the Council Members and of the Mayor provided that no such resolution shall become
effective until the date of commencement of the term of the Council Member or Mayor elected at
the next regular election. The Mayor and Council Members shall receive their actual and
necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties of office.
Sec. 2.05. Prohibitions.
(a) Holding Other Office. Except where authorized by law, no Council member shall hold any
other elected public office during the term for which the member was elected to the
Council. No Council member shall hold any other City office or City employment during
the term for which the member was elected to the Council. No former Council member shall
hold any compensated appointive office or employment with the City until one year after
the expiration of the term for which the member was elected to the Council. Nothing in this
section shall be construed to prohibit the Council from selecting any current or former
Council member to represent the City on the governing board of any regional or
intergovernmental agency.
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(b) Appointments and Removals. The City Council or any of its members shall not in any
manner control or demand the appointment or removal of any City administrative officer or
employee whom the City Manager or any subordinate of the City Manager is empowered to
appoint, however the Council may express its views and fully and freely discuss with the
City Manager anything pertaining to appointment and removal of such officer or employee.
(c) Interference with Administration. Except for the purpose of inquiries and investigations
under Section 2.09, the Council or its members shall deal with the City officers and
employees who are subject to the direction and supervision of the City Manager solely
through the City Manager, and neither the Council nor its members shall give orders to any
such officer or employee, either publicly or privately.
Sec. 2.06. Vacancies; Recall; Forfeiture of Office; Filling of Vacancies.
(a) Vacancies. The office of a Council Member or Mayor shall become vacant upon the
person's death, resignation, removal from office or forfeiture of office in any manner
authorized by law.
(b) Recall. The power of recall of the Mayor or Council Members shall be allowed as set forth
in SDCL Title 9.
(c) Forfeiture of Office. The Mayor or a Council Member shall forfeit that office if the Mayor
or Council Member:
1. Lacks at any time during the term of office for which elected any qualification for the
office prescribed by this Charter or by law.
2. Violates any expressed prohibition in Section 8.02 of this Charter.
3. Fails to maintain residency within the city limits.
4. Is convicted of a felony.
5. Fails to attend at least fifty percent (50%) of the regular meetings of the Council during
a fiscal year, or three consecutive regular meetings of the Council, without being
excused by the Council.
(d) Filling of Vacancies. Except as provided below, a vacancy in the office of Mayor or of a
City Council Member shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term at the next
regular City election. The Council, by a majority vote of all its remaining members, shall
appoint a qualified person to fill the vacancy until the person elected to serve the remainder
of the unexpired term takes office. However, if the vacancy occurs less than sixty days prior
to the next regular City election, then the person appointed to fill the vacancy shall continue
to serve and the vacancy shall be filled at the regular City election immediately following
the next regular City election. Notwithstanding the requirement in Section 2.11, if at any
time the membership of the Council is reduced to less than six (6,) the remaining members
shall, within sixty (60) days, fill the vacancies by appointment or call for a special election
to fill the vacancies.
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Sec. 2.07. Judge of Qualifications.
The City Council shall be the judge of the election and qualifications of its members and of
the grounds for forfeiture of their office. The Council shall have the power to set additional
standards of conduct for its members beyond those specified in the charter and may provide for
such penalties as it deems appropriate, including forfeiture of office. In order to exercise these
powers, the Council shall have power to subpoena witnesses, administer oaths and require the
production of evidence. A member charged with conduct constituting grounds for forfeiture of
office shall be entitled to a public hearing on demand, and notice of such hearing shall be
published in one or more newspapers of general circulation in the City at least seven (7) days in
advance of the hearing. Decisions made by the Council under this section shall be subject to
judicial review.
Sec. 2.08. Clerk.
The City Manager shall recommend the appointment of a City Clerk, subject to advice and
confirmation by the City Council. The Clerk will be supervised by the City Manager in
consultation with the City Council. The Clerk shall give notice of Council meetings to its
members and the public, keep the journal of its proceedings and perform such other duties as are
assigned by this Charter or by the Council or by state law.
Sec. 2.09. Investigations.
The City Council may authorize investigations into the affairs of the City and the conduct of
any City department, office or agency. A qualified third party shall conduct such investigations
and shall report its findings to the City Council. For this purpose, the investigating party may
subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, take testimony and require the production of evidence.
Failure or refusal to obey a lawful order issued in the exercise of these powers by the Council
shall be punishable by a fine and shall be subject to legal and equitable remedies as established
by the City Council.
Sec. 2.10. Independent Audit.
The City Council shall provide for an independent annual audit of all City accounts and may
provide for more frequent audits as it deems necessary. Such audits shall be made by a certified
public accountant or firm of such accountants who have no personal interest, direct or indirect, in
the fiscal affairs of the City government or any of its officials or officers. The Council may,
without requiring competitive bids, designate such accountant or firm annually, or for a period
not exceeding three years, but the designation for any particular fiscal year shall be made no later
than 30 days after the beginning of such fiscal year. If the Department of Legislative Audit
makes such an audit, the Council may accept it as satisfying the requirements of this section.
Sec. 2.11. Procedure.
a. Meetings. The Council shall meet regularly at such times and places as the Council may
prescribe by rule. Special meetings may be held on the call of the Mayor or of four (4) or
more members and, whenever practicable, upon not less than twenty-four (24) hours notice
to each member. Except as allowed by state law, all meetings shall be public.
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b. Rules and Journal. The City Council shall conduct all meetings under the provisions of
Roberts Rules of Order with the exception of any conflict with this Charter, City Ordinance,
State or Federal statute, determine its own rules and order of business and shall provide for
keeping a journal of its proceedings. This journal shall be a public record.
c. Voting. Voting, except on procedural motions, shall be by roll call, and the ayes and nays
shall be recorded in the journal of City Council proceedings. Four members of the Council
shall constitute a quorum, but a smaller number may adjourn from time to time and may
compel the attendance of absent members in the manner and subject to the penalties
prescribed by the rules of the Council. No action of the Council, except as otherwise
provided in this Charter or the preceding sentence and in Section 2.06 of this Charter, shall
be valid or binding unless adopted by the affirmative vote of four (4) or more members of
the Council.
Sec. 2.12. Action Requiring an Ordinance.
In addition to other acts required by law or by specific provision of this Charter to be done
by ordinance, those acts of the City Council shall be by ordinance which:
1. Adopt or amend an administrative code or establish, alter, or abolish any City
department, office or agency;
2. Levy taxes;
3. Grant, renew or extend a franchise;
4. Regulate land use and development;
5. Amend or repeal any ordinance previously adopted;
6. Establish and regulate the conduct of elections;
Acts other than those referred to in the preceding sentence may be done either by ordinance
or by resolution.
Sec. 2.13. Ordinances and Resolutions in General.
City ordinances and resolutions shall be introduced, published, enacted, recorded, and
codified as provided in state law; however, the City Council may by ordinance amend such
requirements.
Sec. 2.14. Emergency Ordinances.
To meet a public emergency affecting life, health, property or the public peace, the City
Council may adopt one or more emergency ordinances, but such ordinances may not levy taxes,
grant, renew or extend a franchise or authorize the borrowing of money except as provided in
Section 5.06(b). An emergency ordinance shall be introduced in the form and manner prescribed
for ordinances generally, except that it shall be plainly designated as an emergency ordinance,
and shall contain, after the enacting clause, a declaration stating that an emergency exists,
describing it in clear and specific terms. An emergency ordinance may be adopted with or
without amendment, or rejected at the meeting at which it is introduced, but the affirmative vote
of at least five (5) members shall be required for adoption. After its adoption, the ordinance shall
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be published and printed as prescribed for other adopted ordinances. It shall become effective
upon adoption or at such later time as it may specify. Every emergency ordinance shall
automatically stand repealed as of the 61st day following the date on which it was adopted, but
this shall not prevent re-enactment of the ordinance in the manner specified in this section if the
emergency still exists. An emergency ordinance may also be repealed by adoption of a repealing
ordinance in the same manner specified in this section for adoption of emergency ordinances.
Sec. 2.15. Codes of Technical Regulations.
The City Council may adopt any standard code of technical regulations by reference thereto
in an adopting ordinance. The procedure and requirements governing such an adopting ordinance
shall be as prescribed for ordinances generally, except that:
1. The requirements of Section 2.13 for distribution and filing of copies of the ordinance
shall be construed to include copies of the code of technical regulations as well as of
the adopting ordinance.
2. A copy of each adopted code of technical regulations as well as of the adopting
ordinance shall be authenticated and recorded by the City Clerk pursuant to Section
2.16(a).
Copies of any adopted code of technical regulations shall be made available by the City
Clerk for distribution or for purchase at a reasonable price.
Sec. 2.16. Authentication and Recording; Codification; Printing.
a. Authentication and Recording. The City Clerk shall authenticate by signing and shall record
in full in a properly indexed book kept for that purpose all ordinances and resolutions
adopted by the City Council.
b. Codification. Within three years after adoption of this Charter, and at least every ten years
thereafter, the City Council shall provide for the preparation of a general codification of all
City ordinances and resolutions having the force and effect of law. The general codification
shall be adopted by the Council by ordinance and shall be published promptly in bound or
loose-leaf form, together with this Charter and any amendments thereto, together with
pertinent provisions of the Constitution and other laws of the State of South Dakota, and
such codes of technical regulations and other rules and regulations as the Council may
specify. This compilation shall be known and cited officially as the Brookings City Code of
Ordinances. Copies of the Code shall be furnished to City officers, placed in libraries and
public offices for free public reference and made available for purchase by the public at a
reasonable price established by the Council. The term "City Council" or "Council" replaces
and means the term "City Commission" or "Commission" in the Code of Ordinances.
c. City Charter Review. The City Council shall provide for a review of the City Charter at least
every ten years, and more frequently if the City Council determines the circumstances
warrant a City Charter review.
d. Printing of Ordinances and Resolutions. The City Council shall cause each ordinance and
resolution having the force and effect of law and each amendment to this Charter to be
printed promptly following its adoption, and the printed ordinances, resolutions and Charter
amendments shall be distributed or sold to the public at reasonable prices as established by
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the Council. The ordinances, resolutions and charter amendments shall be printed in
substantially the same style as the code currently in effect and shall be suitable in form for
integration therein. The Council shall make such further arrangements as it deems desirable
with respect to reproduction and distribution of any current changes in or addition to the
provisions of the Constitution and other laws of the State of South Dakota, or the codes of
technical regulations and other rules and regulations included in the Code.
ARTICLE III. CITY MANAGER
Sec. 3.01. Appointment; Qualifications; Compensation.
The City Council by the affirmative vote of four (4) or more members of the Council shall
appoint a City Manager for an indefinite term and fix the manager's compensation. The City
Council shall conduct a review of the performance of the City Manager at least annually. The
City Manager shall be appointed solely on the basis of executive and administrative
qualifications and professional employment experience. The Manager need not be a resident of
the City or the State of South Dakota at the time of appointment, but must establish residency
within the City of Brookings within 90 days of appointment unless an extension to establish
residency is approved by the City Council.
Sec. 3.02. Removal and Resignation.
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 removal. A copy of such resolution shall be served immediately upon the City
Manager. The City Manager shall have fifteen days in which to reply thereto in writing. The City
Manager may request and will 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 removal. 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 requesting the resignation of the City Manager or, alternatively, removal
of the City Manager if the City Manager declines to resign. The City Manager shall continue to
receive full salary until the effective date of a final resolution of removal or resignation.
Sec. 3.03. Acting City Manager.
By letter filed with the City Clerk, the City Manager shall designate a City officer or
employee to exercise the powers and perform the duties of City Manager during the City
Manager's temporary absence or disability. The City Council may revoke such designation at any
time and appoint another officer of the City to serve until the City Manager returns.
Sec. 3.04. Powers and Duties of City Manager.
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 Charter. The City Manager shall:
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1. Appoint and, when necessary in their discretion, suspend or remove all city employees
and appointive administrative officers provided for by or under this 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;
2. Direct and supervise the administration of all departments, offices and agencies of the
City, except as otherwise provided by this Charter or by law;
3. 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 but shall not vote;
4. See that all laws, provisions of this 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;
5. Prepare and submit the annual budget and capital program to the City Council;
6. Submit updates annually on the date specified by the City Council a ten-year capital
program in such form as the City Manager deems desirable or the Council may require;
7. Submit updates annually on the date specified by the City Council a ten-year financial
plan in such form as the City Manager deems desirable or the Council may require;
8. Keep the City Council fully advised as to the financial condition and future needs of
the City;
9. 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;
10. Sign all warrants for the payment of money, and the same shall be countersigned by
the Finance Director, 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;
11. Oversee and assert final authority over operations and decisions regarding personnel;
12. Update the City Council on all matters of the City;
13. Assist the City Council to develop long term goals for the City and strategies to
implement these goals;
14. Encourage and provide staff support for partnerships with community organizations
and for regional and intergovernmental cooperation and equitable programming;
15. Promote partnerships among the City Council, staff and community members in
developing public policy and building a sense of community;
16. Provide staff support services for the Mayor and Council members; and
17. Perform such other duties as are specified in this Charter or as may be required by the
City Council.
ARTICLE IV. DEPARTMENTS, OFFICES AND AGENCIES
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Sec. 4.01. General Provisions.
a. Creation of Departments. The City Council may establish City departments, offices or
agencies in addition to those created by this charter and may prescribe the function of all
departments, offices and agencies, except that no function assigned by this Charter to a
particular department, office or agency may be discontinued or, unless this Charter
specifically so provides, assigned to any other.
b. Supervision. All departments, offices and agencies under the direction and supervision of
the City Manager shall be administered by an officer or employee appointed by and subject
to the direction and supervision of the City Manager. With the consent of Council, the City
Manager may serve as the head of one or more of such departments, offices or agencies, or
may appoint one person as the head of two or more of such departments, offices or
agencies.
Sec. 4.02. City Attorney.
The City Manager shall recommend the appointment of a City Attorney, subject to advice
and confirmation by the City Council. The City Attorney will be supervised by the City Manager
in consultation with the City Council. The City Attorney shall serve as chief legal advisor to the
Council and all City departments, offices and agencies; shall represent the city in all legal
proceedings and shall perform any other duties prescribed by state law, by this Charter or by
ordinance. The City Attorney must be an attorney licensed by the State of South Dakota.
Sec. 4.03. Copying of Public Records.
Any officer or public servant required to keep or preserve any record, document, or other
instrument which is subject to disclosure pursuant to the provisions of SDCL 1-27-1 shall keep
the records open to inspection and copying by any person during normal business hours. A
reasonable fee established by the City Manager may be charged for copying public records.
ARTICLE V. FINANCIAL PROCEDURES
Sec. 5.01. Fiscal Year.
The fiscal year of the City shall begin on the first day of January and end on the last day of
December.
Sec. 5.02. Submission of Budget and Budget Narrative.
On or before the 30th day of September of each year, the City Manager shall submit to the
City Council a budget for the ensuing fiscal year and a budget narrative.
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Sec. 5.03. Budget.
The budget shall provide a complete financial plan of all City funds and activities for the
ensuing fiscal year and, except as required by law or this Charter, shall be in such form as the
City Council may require. The budget shall begin with a clear general summary of its contents;
shall show in detail all estimated income, the proposed property tax levy, and all proposed
expenditures, including debt service, for the ensuing fiscal year, and shall be so arranged as to
show comparative figures for estimated income and expenditures of the current fiscal year and
actual income and expenditures of the preceding fiscal year. It shall indicate in separate sections:
1. The proposed goals and objectives and expenditures for current operations during the
ensuing fiscal year, detailed for each fund by organizational unit, and program, purpose
or activity, and the method of financing such expenditures.
2. Proposed capital expenditures during the ensuing fiscal year; detailed for each fund by
organizational unit when practicable, and the proposed method of financing each such
capital expenditure.
3. The long-term financial impact of the proposed budget, including future debt service
requirements and the impact on fund balances. For any fund, the total of proposed
expenditures shall not exceed the total of estimated income plus the fund balance
carried forward, exclusive of reserves.
For any fund, the total of proposed expenditures shall not exceed the total of estimated
income plus the fund balance carried forward, exclusive of reserves.
Sec. 5.04. City Council Action on Budget.
a. Budget Hearings. The City Council shall hold at least one public hearing on the proposed
budget to allow for public input. Additional hearings may be scheduled as needed. Notice of
the time and place of such hearings shall be published in accordance with applicable laws.
b. Amendment Before Adoption. After the public hearing, the City Council may adopt the
budget with or without amendment. In amending the budget, it may add or increase
programs or amounts and may delete or decrease any programs or amounts, except
expenditures required by law or for debt service or for an estimated cash deficit, provided
that no amendment to the budget shall increase the authorized expenditures to an amount
greater than total estimated income.
c. Adoption. The City Council shall adopt the final budget on or before the 30th day of
November of the fiscal year currently ending. If it fails to adopt the budget by this date, the
budget proposed by the City Manager shall go into effect.
d. “Publish” defined. As used in this article, the term “publish” means to print in the
contemporary means of information sharing, which includes, but is not limited to, one or
more newspapers of general circulation in the City, and, if available, on the City’s official
web site.
Sec. 5.05. Appropriation and Revenue Ordinances.
To implement the adopted budget, the City Council shall adopt, prior to the beginning of the
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fiscal year:
a. An appropriation ordinance making appropriations by department or major organizational
unit and authorizing an allocation for each program or activity;
b. A tax levy ordinance authorizing the property tax levy or levies and setting the tax rate or
rates; and
c. Any other ordinances required to authorize new revenues or to amend the rates or other
features of existing taxes or other revenue sources.
Sec. 5.06. Amendments After Adoption.
a. Supplemental Appropriations. If during the fiscal year the City Manager certifies that there
are available for appropriation revenues in excess of those estimated in the budget, the City
Council by ordinance may make supplemental appropriations for the year up to the amount
of such excess.
b. Emergency Appropriations. To meet a public emergency affecting life, health, property or
the public peace, the City Council may make emergency appropriations. Such
appropriations may be made by emergency ordinance in accordance with the provisions of
Section 2.14 of this Charter. To the extent that there are no available unappropriated
revenues or a sufficient fund balance to meet such appropriations, the Council may by such
emergency ordinance authorize the issuance of emergency notes, which may be renewed
from time to time, but the emergency notes and renewals of any fiscal year shall be paid not
later than the last day of the fiscal year next succeeding that in which the emergency
appropriation was made.
c. Reduction of Appropriations. If at any time during the fiscal year it appears probable to the
City Manager that the revenues or fund balances available will be insufficient to finance the
expenditures for which appropriations have been authorized, the City Manager, shall report
to the City Council without delay, indicating the estimated amount of the deficit, any
remedial action taken by the City Manager, and recommendations as to any other steps to be
taken. The City Council shall then take such further action as it deems necessary to prevent
or reduce any deficit and for that purpose it may by ordinance reduce one or more
appropriations.
d. Transfer of Appropriations. At any time during the fiscal year the City Council may by
resolution transfer part or all of the unencumbered appropriation balance from one
department or major organizational unit to the appropriation for other departments or major
organizational units. The City Manager may transfer part or all of any unencumbered
appropriation balances among programs within a department or organizational unit and shall
report such transfers to the City Council in writing prior to the next Council meeting.
e. Limitation; Effective Date. No appropriation for debt service may be reduced or transferred,
and no appropriation may be reduced below any amount required by law to be appropriated
or by more than the amount required by law to be appropriated, or by more than the amount
of the unencumbered balance thereof. The emergency appropriations and reduction or
transfer of appropriations authorized by this section may be made effective immediately
upon adoption.
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Sec. 5.07. Administration and Fiduciary Oversight of the Budget.
The City Council shall provide by ordinance or resolution the procedures for administration
and fiduciary oversight of the budget.
Sec. 5.08. Administration of Budget.
The City Council shall provide by ordinance or resolution the procedures for administering
the budget.
Sec. 5.09. Public Records.
Copies of the budget, capital improvement plan, independent audits, and appropriation and
revenue ordinances shall be public records and shall be made available to the public at suitable
places in the City, including the City’s official web site.
ARTICLE VI. ELECTIONS
Sec. 6.01. City Elections.
a. Regular Elections. The regular city election shall be held at the time established by state law
or as established by ordinance of the City Council.
b. Registered Voter Defined. All citizens legally registered under the Constitution and laws of
the State of South Dakota to vote in the City shall be registered voters of the City within the
meaning of this Charter.
c. Conduct of Elections. The provisions of the general election laws of the State of South
Dakota shall apply to elections held under this Charter or as set forth in any ordinance
adopted by the City Council. All elections provided for by this Charter shall be conducted
by the election authorities established by law. Candidates shall run for office without party
designation. For the conduct of City elections, for the prevention of fraud in such elections
and for the recount of ballots in cases of doubt or fraud, the City Council shall adopt
ordinances consistent with law and this Charter, and the election authorities may adopt
further regulations consistent with law and this Charter and the ordinances of the Council.
Such ordinances and regulations pertaining to elections shall be publicized and published in
the manner provided for publication of City ordinances.
Sec. 6.02. Initiative and Referendum.
The powers of initiative and referendum are hereby reserved to the electors of the City. The
provisions of the election law of the State of South Dakota, as they currently exist or may
hereafter be amended or superseded, shall govern the exercise of the powers of initiative and
referendum under this Charter.
ARTICLE VII. BROOKINGS MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AND BROOKINGS
MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL
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Sec. 7.01. Management and Control.
a. Management and Control of Brookings Municipal Utilities. The management and control of
the Brookings Municipal Utilities is vested in the Utility Board as established by a vote of
the Brookings city voters on April 14, 1970. The Utility Board may take any and all action
it deems advisable in the furtherance of any utilities or enterprises now existing or hereafter
acquired under its control, including the borrowing of money, issuance of bonds and other
forms of indebtedness.
b. Management and Control of Brookings Municipal Hospital. The management and control
of the Brookings Municipal Hospital is vested in a Hospital Board as established by Chapter
42 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Brookings. The Hospital Board may take any
and all action it deems advisable in the furtherance of the hospital or its related facilities
under its control, including the borrowing of money, issuance of bonds and other forms of
indebtedness.
ARTICLE VIII. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 8.01. Conflicts of Interest; Board of Ethics.
a. Conflicts of Interest. The use of public office for private gain is prohibited. The City
Council shall implement this prohibition by ordinance. Regulations to this end shall include,
but not be limited to: acting in an official capacity on matters in which the official has a
private financial interest clearly separate from that of the general public; the acceptance of
gifts and other things of value; acting in a private capacity on matters dealt with as a public
official, the use of confidential information; and appearances by city officials before other
city agencies on behalf of private interests. The appearance of impropriety shall be avoided.
Municipal officials shall be, at a minimum, restricted from conflicts of interest to the same
extent that state public officials are bound by state law; provided however, that the City
Council may adopt an ordinance setting a stricter standard.
Sec. 8.02. Prohibitions.
a. Activities Prohibited.
1. No person shall be employed, appointed to or removed from, or in any way favored or
discriminated against with respect to any city position or appointive city administrative
office because of race, gender, sex and gender identity, sexual orientation, age,
disability, religion, country of origin, or political affiliation.
2. No person shall willfully make any false statement, certificate, mark, rating, or report
in regard to any test, certification, or appointment under the provisions of this Charter
or the rules and regulations made thereunder, or in any manner commit or attempt to
commit any fraud preventing the impartial execution of such provisions, rules and
regulations.
3. No person who seeks appointment or promotion with respect to any city position or
appointive city administrative office shall directly or indirectly give, render, or pay any
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money, service, or other valuable thing to any person for or in connection with any
test, appointment, proposed appointment or proposed promotion.
4. No person shall knowingly or willfully solicit or assist in soliciting any assessment,
subscription, or contribution for any political party or political purpose to be used in
conjunction with any city election from any city employee.
5. No city employee shall, directly or indirectly, contribute money or anything of value to
or render service in behalf of the candidacy of any candidate for nomination or election
to any City office. The expression of private or personal views concerning candidates
for political office is not prohibited by this provision. Violation of this section shall be
grounds for discharge or other disciplinary action.
b. Penalties. Any violation of this section shall be sufficient cause for the suspension,
demotion, or termination of the employment of any City employee found to be in violation
of this section. The City Council shall establish by ordinance such further penalties as it
may deem appropriate.
ARTICLE IX. CHARTER AMENDMENT
Sec. 9.01. Proposal of Amendment.
Amendments to this Charter may be framed and proposed:
a. In the manner provided by law, by initiative or referendum, or
b. By ordinance of the City Council containing the full text of the proposed amendment
(except Sections 1.04, 1.05, 2.01, 2.02, 2.03 and 2.04 cannot be so amended) and
effective upon adoption, or
c. By report of a charter commission created by ordinance, or
d. By the voters of the city, when any 15 qualified voters initiate proceedings to amend
the Charter by filing with the City Clerk an affidavit stating they will constitute the
petitioners' committee and be responsible for circulating the petition and filing it in
proper form, stating their names and addresses and specifying the address to which all
notices to the committee are to be sent, and setting out in full the proposed charter
amendment. Promptly after the affidavit of the petitioners' committee is filed, the Clerk
shall issue the appropriate petition blanks to the petitioners' committee. The petitions
shall contain or have attached thereto throughout their circulation the full text of the
proposed charter amendment and must be signed by registered voters of the City in the
number of at least ten percent of those individuals actually voting in the City in the
preceding gubernatorial election.
Sec. 9.02. Election.
Upon delivery to City election authorities of the report of a charter commission pursuant to
Section 8.01(c) or delivery by the City Clerk of an adopted ordinance proposing an amendment
pursuant to Section 8.01(b) or a petition finally determined sufficient to propose an amendment
pursuant to Section 8.01(d), the election authorities shall submit the proposed amendment to the
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voters of the City in an election. Such election shall be announced by a notice containing the
complete text of the proposed amendment and published in news media of general circulation in
the City at least 30 days prior to the date of the election. If the amendment is proposed by
petition, the amendment may be withdrawn at any time prior to the 13th day preceding the day
scheduled for the election by filing with the City Clerk a request for withdrawal signed by at
least two-thirds of the members of the petitioners' committee. The election shall be held not less
than 60 days and not more than 120 days after the adoption of the ordinance or report, or the
final determination of sufficiency of the petition proposing the amendment. If no regular election
is to be held within that period, the City Council shall provide for a special election on the
proposed amendment; otherwise, the holding of a special election shall be as specified in the
State election law.
Sec. 9.03. Adoption of Amendment.
If a majority of the registered voters of the City voting upon a proposed charter amendment
vote in favor of it, the amendment shall become effective at the time provided in the amendment,
or if no time is provided therein, 30 days after the initial canvas certifying its adoption by the
voters.
ARTICLE X. TRANSITION/SEVERABILITY PROVISION
Sec. 10.01. Officers and Employees.
a. Rights and Privileges Preserved. Nothing in this Charter, except as otherwise specifically
provided, shall affect or impair the rights or privileges of persons who are city officers or
employees at the time of its adoption.
b. Continuance of Office or Employment. Except as specifically provided by this Charter, if at
the time this Charter or any amendment thereof takes full effect, a City administrative
officer or employee holds any office or position which is or can be abolished by or under
this Charter, they shall continue in such office or position until the effective date of a
specific provision under this Charter directing that they vacate the office or position.
c. Personnel System. An employee holding a city position at the time this Charter takes full
effect, who was serving in that same or a comparable position at the time of its adoption,
shall not be subject to competitive tests as a condition of continuance in the same position
but in all other respects shall be subject to the personnel system provided for in Article III.
Sec. 10.02. Departments, Offices and Agencies.
a. Transfer of Powers. If a City department, office or agency is abolished by this Charter, the
powers and duties given it by law shall be transferred to the City department, office or
agency designated in this Charter or, if this Charter makes no provision, as designated by
the City Council.
b. Property and Records. All property, records and equipment of any department, office or
agency existing when this Charter or any amendment thereof is adopted shall be transferred
to the department, office or agency assuming its powers and duties, but, in the event that the
powers or duties are to be discontinued or divided between units or in the event that any
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conflict arises regarding a transfer, such property, records or equipment shall be transferred
to one or more departments, offices or agencies as designated by the City Council in
accordance with this Charter.
Sec. 10.03. Pending Matters.
All rights, claims, actions, orders, contracts and legal administrative proceedings shall
continue except as modified pursuant to the provisions of this Charter and in each case shall be
maintained, conducted or addressed by the City department, office or agency appropriate under
this Charter.
Sec. 10.04. State and Municipal Laws.
All City ordinances, resolutions, orders and regulations which are in force when this amended
Charter becomes effective shall continue, except any ordinance is repealed to the extent it is
inconsistent with this Charter or of ordinances or resolutions adopted pursuant thereto. To the
extent that the Constitution and laws of the State of South Dakota permit, all laws relating to or
affecting this City or its agencies, officers or employees which are in force when this Charter
becomes fully effective are superseded to the extent that they are inconsistent or interfere with
the effective operation of this Charter or of ordinances or resolutions adopted pursuant thereto.
Sec.10.05. Severability.
If any provision of this Charter is held invalid, the other provisions of the Charter shall not
be affected thereby. If the application of this Charter or any of its provisions to any person or
circumstance is held invalid, the application of this Charter and its provisions to other persons or
circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
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CITY OF BROOKINGS CHARTER
PART I
CHARTER
PREAMBLE
We, the people of the City of Brookings, in order to establish a more representative and
effective city government, do adopt this Charter in accordance with the Home Rule power
granted in Article IX, Section 2 of the South Dakota Constitution and the procedural
requirements of SDCL Chapter 6-12. By this action, the City of Brookings will acknowledge
treat inclusive citizencommunity participation as an integral part of effective and trusted
governance.
ARTICLE I. POWERS OF THE CITY
Sec. 1.01. Powers of the City.
The City shall have all powers possible for a city to have under the Constitutions of this
State and of the United States. It is the intention of this Charter to confer upon the City every
power it may have under law, as fully and completely as though the power was specifically
mentioned.
Sec. 1.02. Construction.
This Charter shall be construed liberally in favor of the City and the specific mention of
particular municipal powers in other sections of this Charter does not limit the powers of the City
to those so mentioned.
Sec. 1.03. Intergovernmental Relations.
The City may participate by contract or otherwise with any governmental entity of this state
or any other state or states or the United States in the performance of any activity which one or
more of such entities has the authority to undertake.
The City may exercise any of its powers or perform any of its functions and may participate
in the financing thereof, jointly or in cooperation, by contract or otherwise, with any one (1) or
more states or any state division or agency, or the United States or any of its agencies or any
township, county or municipality.
The City retains and reserves its right to Joint Exercise of Governmental Powers as set forth
in SDCL Title 1. Further, the City adopts and ratifies each and every contract and agreement
entered into by virtue of that power under any prior City organization or form of government.
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Sec. 1.04. Limitations.
Nothing in this Charter shall be construed to permit the City to do any of the following:
1. Levy a personal or corporate income tax,
2. Issue more liquor licenses,
3. Permit increased gaming, or
4. Incur additional debt,
unless and except to the extent otherwise authorized to any City established as a SDCL
Title 9 authorized form of City government.
Sec. 1.05. New Taxes.
Any tax which is approved by the City Council may be submitted by the City Council to a
vote of the people for approval or disapproval before it becomes effective. Any tax which is
approved by the City Council may also be referred to a vote of the people by referendum for
approval or disapproval.
ARTICLE II. CITY COUNCIL
Sec. 2.01. General Powers and Duties.
All powers of the City shall be vested in the City Council except as otherwise provided by
law or this Charter, and the Council shall provide for the exercise thereof and for the
performance of all duties and obligations imposed on the City by law. The Council shall act as a
part-time, policy making and legislative body, avoiding management and administrative issues
which are hereafter assigned to a City Manager.
Sec. 2.02. Composition, Eligibility, Terms, Powers and Duties.
a. Composition. There shall be a City Council composed of the Mayor and six (6) Council
Members to be elected by the voters of the City at large.
b. Eligibility. Only the registered voters of the City who have resided in the City for at least six
months immediately prior to the date of election shall be eligible to hold the office of
Council Member or Mayor.
c. Terms. The terms of Council Members and the Mayor shall be for three (3) years following
the completion of the terms as provided in Section 9.05.
d. The Council by resolution or ordinance shall establish the powers and the duties of the
Council and of the Mayor in addition to those assigned by the Charter.
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Sec. 2.03. Mayor.
The Mayor shall have the powers and duties as a Council Member, including the power to
vote, and in addition, shall preside at the meetings of the Council, represent the City in
intergovernmental relationships, appoint, with the advice and consent of the Council, the
members of citizen advisory boards, committees, and commissions, present an annual state of the
City message, and perform other duties specified by the Council. The Mayor shall be recognized
as head of the government for all ceremonial purposes and by the Governor for the purpose of
military law. The Mayor shall have no administrative duties. The Council shall elect annually,
from among its members, a Deputy Mayor who shall act as Mayor during the absence or the
disability of the Mayor, or until a vacancy in the office of Mayor is filled.
Sec. 2.04. Compensation; Expenses.
The initial annual salary for Council Members of the City Council shall be $3,600.00 and
shall be $4,800.00 for the Mayor. The Council, by resolution approved by at least five Council
Members, may increase the salaries of the Council Members and of the Mayor provided that no
such resolution shall become effective until the date of commencement of the term of the
Council Member or Mayor elected at the next regular election. The Mayor and Council Members
shall receive their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties of
office.
Sec. 2.05. Prohibitions.
(a) Holding Other Office. Except where authorized by law, no Council member shall hold any
other elected public office during the term for which the member was elected to the
Council. No Council member shall hold any other City office or City employment during
the terms for which the member was elected to the Council. No former Council member
shall hold any compensated appointive office or employment with the City until one year
after the expiration of the term for which the member was elected to the Council. Nothing in
this section shall be construed to prohibit the Council from selecting any current or former
Council member to represent the City on the governing board of any regional or
intergovernmental agency.
(b) Appointments and Removals. The City Council or any of its members shall not in any
manner control or demand the appointment or removal of any City administrative officer or
employee whom the City Manager or any subordinate of the City Manager is empowered to
appoint, however the Council may express its views and fully and freely discuss with the
City Manager anything pertaining to appointment and removal of such officer or employee.
(c) Interference with Administration. Except for the purpose of inquiries and investigations
under Section 2.09, the Council or its members shall deal with the City officers and
employees who are subject to the direction and supervision of the City Manager solely
through the City Manager, and neither the Council nor its members shall give orders to any
such officer or employee, either publicly or privately.
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Sec. 2.06. Vacancies; Recall; Forfeiture of Office; Filling of Vacancies.
(a) Vacancies. The office of a Council Member or Mayor shall become vacant upon the
person's death, resignation, removal from office or forfeiture of office in any manner
authorized by law.
(b) Recall. The power of recall of the Mayor or Council Members shall be allowed as set forth
in SDCL Title 9.
(c) Forfeiture of Office. The Mayor or a Council Member shall forfeit that office if the Mayor
or Council Member:
1. Lacks at any time during the term of office for which elected any qualification for the
office prescribed by this Charter or by law.
2. Violates any expressed prohibition in Section 78.02 of this Charter.
3. 3. FFails to maintain residency within the city limits.
4. 4. Is convicted of a felony.
5.5. Fails to attend at least fifty percent (50%) of the regular meetings of the Council during
a fiscal year, or three consecutive regular meetings of the Council, without being
excused by the Council.
(d) Filling of Vacancies. Except as provided below, a vacancy in the office of Mayor or of a
City Council Member shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term at the next
regular City election. The Council, by a majority vote of all its remaining members, shall
appoint a qualified person to fill the vacancy until the person elected to serve the remainder
of the unexpired term takes office. However, if the vacancy occurs less than sixty days prior
to the next regular City election, then the person appointed to fill the vacancy shall continue
to serve and the vacancy shall be filled at the regular City election immediately following
the next regular City election. Notwithstanding the requirement in Section 2.11, if at any
time the membership of the Council is reduced to less than six (6,) the remaining members
shall, within sixty (60) days, fill the vacancies by appointment or call for a special election
to fill the vacancies.
Sec. 2.07. Judge of Qualifications.
The City Council shall be the judge of the election and qualifications of its members and of
the grounds for forfeiture of their office. The Council shall have the power to set additional
standards of conduct for its members beyond those specified in the charter and may provide for
such penalties as it deems appropriate, including forfeiture of office. In order to exercise these
powers, the Council shall have power to subpoena witnesses, administer oaths and require the
production of evidence. A member charged with conduct constituting grounds for forfeiture of
office shall be entitled to a public hearing on demand, and notice of such hearing shall be
published in one or more newspapers of general circulation in the City at least seven (7) days in
advance of the hearing. Decisions made by the Council under this section shall be subject to
judicial review.
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Sec. 2.08. Clerk.
The City Council shall appoint an officer of the City who shall have the title of ClerkThe
City Manager shall recommend the appointment of a City Clerk, subject to advice and
confirmation by the City Council. The Clerk will be supervised by the City Manager in
consultation with the City Council.. The Clerk shall give notice of Council meetings to its
members and the public, keep the journal of its proceedings and perform such other duties as are
assigned by this Charter or by the Council or by state law.
Sec. 2.09. Investigations.
The City Council may authorizemake investigations into the affairs of the City and the
conduct of any City department, office or agency. A qualified third party shall conduct such
investigations and shall report its findings to the City Council. Ffor this purpose, the
investigating party may subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, take testimony and require the
production of evidence. Failure or refusal to obey a lawful order issued in the exercise of these
powers by the Council shall be a misdemeanor punishable by a fine and shall be subject to legal
and equitable remedies as and/or jail sentence to be established by resolution of the City Council.
Sec. 2.10. Independent Audit.
The City Council shall provide for an independent annual audit of all City accounts and may
provide for more frequent audits, as it deems necessary. Such audits shall be made by a certified
public accountant or firm of such accountants who have no personal interest, direct or indirect, in
the fiscal affairs of the City government or any of its officials or officers. The Council may,
without requiring competitive bids, designate such accountant or firm annually, or for a period
not exceeding three years, but the designation for any particular fiscal year shall be made no later
than 30 days after the beginning of such fiscal year. If the Department of Legislative Audit
makes such an audit, the Council may accept it as satisfying the requirements of this section.
Sec. 2.11. Procedure.
a. Meetings. The Council shall meet regularly at such times and places as the Council may
prescribe by rule. Special meetings may be held on the call of the Mayor or of four (4) or
more members and, whenever practicable, upon not less than twenty-four (24) hours notice
to each member. Except as allowed by state law, all meetings shall be public.
b. Rules and Journal. The City Council shall conduct all meetings under the provisions of
Roberts Rules of Order with the exception of any conflict with this Charter, City Ordinance,
State or Federal statute, determine its own rules and order of business and shall provide for
keeping a journal of its proceedings. This journal shall be a public record.
c. Voting. Voting, except on procedural motions, shall be by roll call, and the ayes and nays
shall be recorded in the journal of City Council proceedings. Four members of the Council
shall constitute a quorum, but a smaller number may adjourn from time to time and may
compel the attendance of absent members in the manner and subject to the penalties
prescribed by the rules of the Council. No action of the Council, except as otherwise
provided in thise Charter or the preceding sentence and in Section 2.06 of this Charter,,
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shall be valid or binding unless adopted by the affirmative vote of four (4) or more members
of the Council.
Sec. 2.12. Action Requiring an Ordinance.
In addition to other acts required by law or by specific provision of this Charter to be done
by ordinance, those acts of the City Council shall be by ordinance which:
1. Adopt or amend an administrative code or establish, alter, or abolish any City
department, office or agency;
2. Levy taxes;
3. Grant, renew or extend a franchise;
4. Regulate land use and development;
5. Amend or repeal any ordinance previously adopted;
6. Establish and regulate the conduct of elections;
Acts other than those referred to in the preceding sentence may be done either by ordinance
or by resolution.
Sec. 2.13. Ordinances and Resolutions in General.
City ordinances and resolutions shall be introduced, published, enacted, recorded, and
codified as provided in state law; however, the City Council may by ordinance amend such
requirements.
Sec. 2.14. Emergency Ordinances.
To meet a public emergency affecting life, health, property or the public peace, the City
Council may adopt one or more emergency ordinances, but such ordinances may not levy taxes,
grant, renew or extend a franchise, or authorize the borrowing of money except as provided in
Section 5.06(b)4.06(b). An emergency ordinance shall be introduced in the form and manner
prescribed for ordinances generally, except that it shall be plainly designated as an emergency
ordinance, and shall contain, after the enacting clause, a declaration stating that an emergency
exists, and describing it in clear and specific terms. An emergency ordinance may be adopted
with or without amendment, or rejected at the meeting at which it is introduced, but the
affirmative vote of at least five (5) members shall be required for adoption. After its adoption,
the ordinance shall be published and printed as prescribed for other adopted ordinances. It shall
become effective upon adoption or at such later time as it may specify. Every emergency
ordinance except one made pursuant to Section 4.06(b) shall automatically stand repealed as of
the 61st day following the date on which it was adopted, but this shall not prevent re-enactment
of the ordinance in the manner specified in this section if the emergency still exists. An
emergency ordinance may also be repealed by adoption of a repealing ordinance in the same
manner specified in this section for adoption of emergency ordinances.
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Sec. 2.15. Codes of Technical Regulations.
The City Council may adopt any standard code of technical regulations by reference thereto
in an adopting ordinance. The procedure and requirements governing such an adopting ordinance
shall be as prescribed for ordinances generally, except that:
1. The requirements of Section 2.13 for distribution and filing of copies of the ordinance
shall be construed to include copies of the code of technical regulations as well as of
the adopting ordinance.
2. A copy of each adopted code of technical regulations as well as of the adopting
ordinance shall be authenticated and recorded by the City Clerk pursuant to Section
2.16(a).
Copies of any adopted code of technical regulations shall be made available by the City
Clerk for distribution or for purchase at a reasonable price.
Sec. 2.16. Authentication and Recording; Codification; Printing.
a. Authentication and Recording. The City Clerk shall authenticate by signing and shall record
in full in a properly indexed book kept for that purpose all ordinances and resolutions
adopted by the City Council.
b. Codification. Within three years after adoption of this Charter, and at least every ten years
thereafter, the City Council shall provide for the preparation of a general codification of all
City ordinances and resolutions having the force and effect of law. The general codification
shall be adopted by the Council by ordinance and shall be published promptly in bound or
loose-leaf form, together with this Charter and any amendments thereto, together with
pertinent provisions of the Constitution and other laws of the State of South Dakota, and
such codes of technical regulations and other rules and regulations as the Council may
specify. This compilation shall be known and cited officially as the Brookings City Code of
Ordinances. Copies of the Code shall be furnished to City officers, placed in libraries and
public offices for free public reference and made available for purchase by the public at a
reasonable price establishedfixed by the Council. The term "City Council" or "Council"
shall replaces and means the term "City Commission" or "Commission" in the Code of
Ordinances.
c. City Charter Review. The City Council shall provide for a review of the City Charter at least
every ten years, and more frequently if the City Council determines the circumstances
warrant a City Charter review.
d. Printing of Ordinances and Resolutions. The City Council shall cause each ordinance and
resolution having the force and effect of law and each amendment to this Charter to be
printed promptly following its adoption, and the printed ordinances, resolutions and
Ccharter amendments shall be distributed or sold to the public at reasonable prices as
establishedfixed by the Council. Following publication of the first Brookings City Code of
Ordinances and at all times thereafter, tThe ordinances, resolutions and charter amendments
shall be printed in substantially the same style as the code currently in effect and shall be
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suitable in form for integration therein. The Council shall make such further arrangements
as it deems desirable with respect to reproduction and distribution of any current changes in
or addition to the provisions of the Constitution and other laws of the State of South Dakota,
or the codes of technical regulations and other rules and regulations included in the cCode.
ARTICLE IIAI. CITY MANAGER
Sec. 32A.01. Appointment; Qualifications; Compensation.
The City Council by the affirmative vote of four (4) or more members of the Council shall
appoint a City Manager for an indefinite term and fix the manager's compensation. The City
Council shall conduct a review of the performance of the City Manager at least annually. The
City Manager shall be appointed solely on the basis of executive and administrative
qualifications and professional employment experience as a city manager or assistant city
manager. The Manager need not be a resident of the City or the Sstate of South Dakota at the
time of appointment, but must establish residency within the City of Brookings within 90 days of
appointment unless an extension to establish residency is approved by the City Councilmay
reside outside the City while in office only with the approval of the Council.
Sec. 32A..02. Removal and Resignation.
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 removal. A copy of such resolution shall be served immediately upon the City
Manager. The City Manager shall have fifteen days in which to reply thereto in writing. The City
Manager may request and willshall 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 removal. 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 requesting the resignation of the City Manager or,
alternatively, removal of the City Manager if the City Manager declines to resignof removal. The
City Manager shall continue to receive full salary until the effective date of a final resolution of
removal or resignation.
Sec. 32A..03. Acting City Manager.
By letter filed with the City Clerk, the City Manager shall designate a City officer or
employee to exercise the powers and perform the duties of City Manager during the City
Mmanager's temporary absence or disability. The City Council may revoke such designation at
any time and appoint another officer of the City to serve until the City Manager returns.
Sec. 32A..04. Powers and Duties of City Manager.
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 mManager's charge by or
under this Charter. The City Manager shall:
1. Appoint and, when necessary in their discretion, suspend or remove all city employees
and appointive administrative officers provided for by or under this Charter. The City
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Manager may authorize any administrative employee or officer subject to the City
mManager's direction and supervision to exercise these powers with respect to
subordinates in that employee or officer's department, office or agency;
2. Direct and supervise the administration of all departments, offices and agencies of the
City, except as otherwise provided by this Charter or by law;
3. 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 but shall not vote;
4. See that all laws, provisions of this Charter and acts of the City Council, subject to
enforcement by the City Manager or by employees or officers subject to the the City
mManager's direction and supervision, are faithfully executed;
5. Prepare and submit the annual budget and capital program to the City Council;
6. Submit updates annually on the date specified by the City Council a tenfive-year
capital program in such form as the City Manager deems desirable or the Council may
require;
7. Submit updates annually on the date specified by the City Council a tenfive-year
financial plan in such form as the City Manager deems desirable or the Council may
require;
8. Keep the City Council fully advised as to the financial condition and future needs of
the CitySubmit 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;
9. 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;
10. Keep the City Council fully advised as to the financial condition and future needs of
the City;
101. Sign all warrants for the payment of money, and the same shall be countersigned by
the Finance DirectorClerk, 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;
112. Oversee and assert final authority over operations and decisions regarding personnelBe
the personnel director of the City;
132. UpdateMake recommendations to the City Council on all matters concerning the
affairs of the City;
143. Assist the City Council to develop long term goals for the City and strategies to
implement these goals;
154. Encourage and provide staff support for partnerships with community organizations
and for regional and intergovernmental cooperation and equitable programming;
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165. Promote partnerships among the City Council, staff and community members in
developing public policy and building a sense of community;
1476. Provide staff support services for the Mayor and Council members; and
1857. Perform such other duties as are specified in this Charter or as may be required by
the City Council.
ARTICLE IVII. DEPARTMENTS, OFFICES AND AGENCIES
Sec. 43.01. General Provisions.
a. Creation of Departments. The City Council may establish City departments, offices or
agencies in addition to those created by this charter and may prescribe the function of all
departments, offices and agencies, except that no function assigned by this Charter to a
particular department, office or agency may be discontinued or, unless this Charter
specifically so provides, assigned to any other.
b. Supervision. All departments, offices and agencies under the direction and supervision of
the City Manager shall be administered by an officer or employee appointed by and subject
to the direction and supervision of the City Manager. With the consent of Council, the City
Manager may serve as the head of one or more of such departments, offices or agencies, or
may appoint one person as the head of two or more of such departments, offices or
agencies.
Sec. 43.02. City AttorneyLegal Officer.
The City Manager shall recommend the appointment of a City Attorney, subject to advice
and confirmation by the City Council. The City Attorney will be supervised by the City Manager
in consultation with the City Council. There shall be a legal officer of the City appointed by the
City Council. The City Attorneylegal officer shall serve as chief legal advisor to the Council and
all City departments, offices and agencies; shall represent the city in all legal proceedings and
shall perform any other duties prescribed by state law, by this Charter or by ordinance. The City
Attorney must be an attorney licensed by the State of South Dakota.
Sec. 43.03. Copying of Public Records.
Any officer or public servant required to keep or preserve any record, document, or other
instrument which is subject to disclosure pursuant to the provisions of SDCL 1-27-1 shall keep
the records open to inspection and copying by any person during normal business hours. A
reasonable fee established by the City Manager may be charged for copying the public records.
ARTICLE IV. FINANCIAL PROCEDURES
Sec. 54.01. Fiscal Year.
The fiscal year of the City shall begin on the first day of January and end on the last day of
December.
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Sec. 54.02. Submission of Budget and Budget MessageNarrative.
On or before the 30th first day of SeptemberAugust of each year, the City Manager shall
submit to the City Council a budget for the ensuing fiscal year and an accompanying messagea
budget narrative.
Sec. 54.03. Budget.
The budget shall provide a complete financial plan of all City funds and activities for the
ensuing fiscal year and, except as required by law or this Charter, shall be in such form as the
City Council may require. The budget shall begin with a clear general summary of its contents;
shall show in detail all estimated income, indicating the proposed property tax levy, and all
proposed expenditures, including debt service, for the ensuing fiscal year; and shall be so
arranged as to show comparative figures for actual and estimated income and expenditures of the
current fiscal year and actual income and expenditures of the current fiscal year. The budget shall
begin with a clear general summary of its contents; shall show in detail all estimated income, the
proposed property tax levy, and all proposed expenditures, including debt service, for the
ensuing fiscal year, and shall be so arranged as to show comparative figures for estimated
income and expenditures of the current fiscal year and actual income and expenditures of the
preceding fiscal year. It shall indicate in separate sections:
1. The proposed goals and objectives and expenditures for current operations during the
ensuing fiscal year, detailed for each fund by organizational unit, and program, purpose
or activity, and the method of financing such expenditures.
2. Proposed capital expenditures during the ensuing fiscal year; detailed for each fund by
organizational unit when practicable, and the proposed method of financing each such
capital expenditure.
3. The long-term financial impact of the proposed budget, including future debt service
requirements and the impact on fund balances. For any fund, the total of proposed
expenditures shall not exceed the total of estimated income plus the fund balance
carried forward, exclusive of reserves.
For any fund, the total of proposed expenditures shall not exceed the total of estimated
income plus the fund balance carried forward, exclusive of reserves.
Sec. 5.044.04. City Council Action on Budget.
a. Budget Hearings. The City Council shall hold at least one may schedule public hearings on
the proposed budget at a convenient time to allow for public input. Additional hearings may
be scheduled as needed. Notice of the time and place of such hearings shall be published in
accordance with applicable laws at appropriate times and may direct changes in the City
Manager's proposed budget.
b. Amendment Before Adoption. The City Council shall adopt the final budget on or before the
30th day of September of the fiscal year currently ending. If it fails to adopt the budget by
this date, the budget proposed by the City Manager shall go into effectAfter the public
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hearing, the City Council may adopt the budget with or without amendment. In amending
the budget, it may add or increase programs or amounts and may delete or decrease any
programs or amounts, except expenditures required by law or for debt service or for an
estimated cash deficit, provided that no amendment to the budget shall increase the
authorized expenditures to an amount greater than total estimated income.
c. Adoption. The City Council shall adopt the final budget on or before the 30th day of
November of the fiscal year currently ending. If it fails to adopt the budget by this date, the
budget proposed by the City Manager shall go into effect.
d. “Publish” defined. As used in this article, the term “publish” means to print in the
contemporary means of information sharing, which includes, but is not limited to, one or
more newspapers of general circulation in the City, and, if available, inon the City’s official
web site.
Sec. 45.05. Appropriation and Revenue Ordinances.
To implement the adopted budget of the ensuing fiscal year, the City Council:
a. Shall, no later than its first regular meeting in September of each year or within 10 days
thereafter, introduce the annual appropriation ordinance for the ensuing fiscal year, in which
it shall appropriate the sums of money necessary to meet all lawful expenses and liabilities
of the municipality. The ordinance shall specify the function and subfunction as prescribed
by the Department of Legislative Audit for which the appropriations are made and the
amount appropriated for each function and subfunction, which amount shall be appropriated
from the proper fund. It is not necessary to appropriate revenue to be expended from an
enterprise or trust and agency fund if the fund is not supported or subsidized by revenue
derived from the annual appropriated tax levy. However, an annual budget for these funds
shall be developed and published no later than the last day of December of each year.
b. Shall adopt any other ordinances required to authorize new revenues or to amend the rates
or other features of existing taxes or other revenue sources.To implement the adopted
budget, the City Council shall adopt, prior to the beginning of the
fiscal year:
a. An appropriation ordinance making appropriations by department or major organizational
unit and authorizing an allocation for each program or activity;
b. A tax levy ordinance authorizing the property tax levy or levies and setting the tax rate or
rates; and
c. Any other ordinances required to authorize new revenues or to amend the rates or other
features of existing taxes or other revenue sources.
Sec. 54.06. Amendments After Adoption.
a. Supplemental Appropriations. If during the fiscal year the City Manager certifies that there
are available for appropriation revenues in excess of those estimated in the budget, the City
Council by ordinance may make supplemental appropriations for the year up to the amount
of such excess.
b. Emergency Appropriations. To meet a public emergency affecting life, health, property, or
the public peace, the City Council may make emergency appropriations. Such
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appropriations may be made by emergency ordinance in accordance with the provisions of
Section 2.14 of this Charter. To the extent that there are no available unappropriated
revenues or a sufficient fund balance to meet such appropriations, the Council may by such
emergency ordinance authorize the issuance of emergency notes, which may be renewed
from time to time, but the emergency notes and renewals of any fiscal year shall be paid not
later than the last day of the fiscal year next succeeding that in which the emergency
appropriation was made.
c. Reduction of Appropriations. If at any time during the fiscal year it appears probable to the
City Manager that the revenues or fund balances available will be insufficient to finance the
expenditures for which appropriations have been authorized, the City Manager, shall report
to the City Council without delay, indicating the estimated amount of the deficit, any
remedial action taken by the Council and recommendationsany remedial action taken by the
City Manager, and recommendations as to any other steps to be taken. The City Council
shall then take such further action as it deems necessary to prevent or reduce any deficit and
for that purpose it may by ordinance reduce one or more appropriations.
d. Transfer of Appropriations. At any time during the fiscal year the City Council may by
resolution transfer part or all of the unencumbered appropriation balance from one
department or major organizational unit to the appropriation for other departments or major
organizational units. The City Manager may transfer part or all of any unencumbered
appropriation balances among programs within a department or organizational unit and shall
report such transfers to the City Council in writing prior to the next Council meeting.
e. Limitation; Effective Date. No appropriation for debt service may be reduced or transferred,
and no appropriation may be reduced below any amount required by law to be appropriated
or by more than the amount required by law to be appropriated, or by more than the amount
of the unencumbered balance thereof. The emergency appropriations and reduction or
transfer of appropriations authorized by this section may be made effective immediately
upon adoption.
Sec. 54.07. Lapse of AppropriationsAdministration and Fiduciary Oversight of the Budget.
Every appropriation shall lapse at the close of the fiscal year to the extent that it has not
been expended or encumbered.The City Council shall provide by ordinance or resolution the
procedures for administration and fiduciary oversight of the budget.
Sec. 54.08. Administration of Budget.
The City Council shall provide by ordinance or resolution the procedures for administering
the budget.
Sec. 4.09. Overspending of Appropriations Prohibited.
No payment shall be made or obligation incurred against any allotment or appropriation
except in accordance with appropriations duly made and unless the City Manager or the City
Manager's designee first certifies that there is a sufficient unencumbered balance in such
allotment or appropriation and that sufficient funds therefrom are or will be available to cover
the claim or meet the obligation when it becomes due and payable. Any authorization of payment
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or incurring of obligation in violation of the provisions of this Charter shall be void and any
payments made illegal. A violation of this provision shall be cause for removal of any employee
or officer who knowingly authorized or made such payment or incurred such obligation. Such
employee or officer may also be liable to the City for any amount so paid. Except where
prohibited by law, however, nothing in this Charter shall be construed to prevent the making of
improvements to be financed wholly or partly by the issuance of bonds or to prevent the making
of any contract or lease providing for payments beyond the end of the fiscal year, but only if
such action is made or approved by ordinance.
Sec. 5.094.10. Public Records.
Copies of the budget, and appropriation and revenue ordinances shall be public records and
shall be made available to the public at suitable places in the City.Copies of the budget, capital
improvement plan, independent audits, and appropriation and revenue ordinances shall be public
records and shall be made available to the public at suitable places in the City, including the
City’s official web site.
ARTICLE VI. ELECTIONS
Sec. 65.01. City Elections.
a. Regular Elections. The regular city election shall be held at the time established by state law
or as established by ordinance of the City Council.
b. Registered Voter Defined. All citizens legally registered under the Constitution and laws of
the State of South Dakota to vote in the City shall be registered voters of the City within the
meaning of this Charter.
c. Conduct of Elections. The provisions of the general election laws of the State of South
Dakota shall apply to elections held under this Charter or as set forth in any ordinance
adopted by the City Council. All elections provided for by this Charter shall be conducted
by the election authorities established by law. Candidates shall run for office without party
designation. For the conduct of City elections, for the prevention of fraud in such elections
and for the recount of ballots in cases of doubt or fraud, the City Council shall adopt
ordinances consistent with law and this Charter, and the election authorities may adopt
further regulations consistent with law and this Charter and the ordinances of the Council.
Such ordinances and regulations pertaining to elections shall be publicized and published in
the manner provided for publication of City ordinances generally.
Sec. 65.02. Initiative and Referendum.
The powers of initiative and referendum are hereby reserved to the electors of the City. The
provisions of the election law of the State of South Dakota, as they currently exist or may
hereafter be amended or superseded, shall govern the exercise of the powers of initiative and
referendum under this Charter.
PART I - CHARTER
ARTICLE VI. BROOKINGS MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AND BROOKINGS MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL
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ARTICLE VII. BROOKINGS MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AND BROOKINGS
MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL
Sec. 76.01. [Management and Control.]
a. Management and Control of Brookings Municipal Utilities. The management and control of
the Brookings Municipal Utilities is vested in the Utility Board as established by a vote of
the Brookings city voters on April 14, 1970. The Utility Board may take any and all action
it deems advisable in the furtherance of any utilities or enterprises now existing or hereafter
acquired under its control, including the borrowing of money, issuance of bonds and other
forms of indebtedness.
b. Management and Control of Brookings Municipal Hospital. The management and control
of the Brookings Municipal Hospital is vested in a Hospital Board as established by Chapter
42 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Brookings. The Hospital Board may take any
and all action it deems advisable in the furtherance of the hospital or its related facilities
under its control, including the borrowing of money, issuance of bonds and other forms of
indebtedness.
ARTICLE VIII. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 78.01. Conflicts of Interest; Board of Ethics.
a. Conflicts of Interest. The use of public office for private gain is prohibited. The City
Council shall implement this prohibition by ordinance. Regulations to this end shall include,
but not be limited to: acting in an official capacity on matters in which the official has a
private financial interest clearly separate from that of the general public; the acceptance of
gifts and other things of value; acting in a private capacity on matters dealt with as a public
official, the use of confidential information; and appearances by city officials before other
city agencies on behalf of private interests. The appearance of impropriety shall be avoided.
Municipal officials shall be, at a minimum, restricted from conflicts of interest to the same
extent that state public officials are bound by state law; provided however, that the City
Council may adopt an ordinance setting a stricter standard.
Sec. 87.02. Prohibitions.
a. Activities Prohibited.
1. No person shall be employed, appointed to or removed from, or in any way favored or
discriminated against with respect to any city position or appointive city administrative
office because of race, gender, sex and gender identity, sexual orientation, age,
disabilityhandicap, religion, country of origin, or political affiliation.
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2. No person shall willfully make any false statement, certificate, mark, rating, or report
in regard to any test, certification, or appointment under the provisions of this Charter
or the rules and regulations made thereunder, or in any manner commit or attempt to
commit any fraud preventing the impartial execution of such provisions, rules and
regulations.
3. No person who seeks appointment or promotion with respect to any city position or
appointive city administrative office shall directly or indirectly give, render, or pay any
money, service, or other valuable thing to any person for or in connection with any
test, appointment, proposed appointment or proposed promotion.
4. No person shall knowingly or willfully solicit or assist in soliciting any assessment,
subscription, or contribution for any political party or political purpose to be used in
conjunction with any city election from any city employee.
5. No city employee shall, directly or indirectly, contribute money or anything of value to
or render service in behalf of the candidacy of any candidate for nomination or election
to any City office. The expression of private or personal views concerning candidates
for political office is not prohibited by this provisionhereby. Violation of this section
shall be grounds for discharge or other disciplinary action.
b. Penalties. Any violation of this section shall be sufficient cause for the suspension,
demotion, or termination of the employment of any City employee found to be in violation
of this section. The City Council shall establish by ordinance such further penalties as it
may deem appropriate.
(Ord. No. 17-06, § I, 5-23-2006)
ARTICLE VIIIX. CHARTER AMENDMENT
Sec. 98.01. Proposal of Amendment.
Amendments to this Charter may be framed and proposed:
a. In the manner provided by law, by initiative or referendum, or
b. By ordinance of the City Council containing the full text of the proposed amendment
(except Sections 1.04, 1.05, 2.01, 2.02, 2.03 and 2.04 cannot be so amended) and
effective upon adoption, or
c. By report of a charter commission created by ordinance, or
d. By the voters of the city, when any 15 qualified voters initiate proceedings to amend
the Charter by filing with the City Clerk an affidavit stating they will constitute the
petitioners' committee and be responsible for circulating the petition and filing it in
proper form, stating their names and addresses and specifying the address to which all
notices to the committee are to be sent, and setting out in full the proposed charter
amendment. Promptly after the affidavit of the petitioners' committee is filed, the Clerk
shall issue the appropriate petition blanks to the petitioners' committee. The petitions
shall contain or have attached thereto throughout their circulation the full text of the
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proposed charter amendment and must be signed by registered voters of the City in the
number of at least ten percent of those individuals actually voting in the City in the
preceding gubernatorial election.
Sec. 98.02. Election.
Upon delivery to other City election authorities of the report of a charter commission
pursuant to Section 8.01(c) or delivery by the City Clerk of an adopted ordinance proposing an
amendment pursuant to Section 8.01(b) or a petition finally determined sufficient to propose an
amendment pursuant to Section 8.01(d), the election authorities shall submit the proposed
amendment to the voters of the City in an election. Such election shall be announced by a notice
containing the complete text of the proposed amendment and published in the news mediaone or
more newspapers of general circulation in the City at least 30 days prior to the date of the
election. If the amendment is proposed by petition, the amendment may be withdrawn at any
time prior to the 13th day preceding the day scheduled for the election by filing with the City
Clerk a request for withdrawal signed by at least two-thirds of the members of the petitioners'
committee. The election shall be held not less than 60 days and not more than 120 days after the
adoption of the ordinance or report, or the final determination of sufficiency of the petition
proposing the amendment. If no regular election is to be held within that period, the City Council
shall provide for a special election on the proposed amendment; otherwise, the holding of a
special election shall be as specified in the Sstate election law.
Sec. 98.03. Adoption of Amendment.
If a majority of the registered voters of the City voting upon a proposed charter amendment
vote in favor of it, the amendment shall become effective at the time providedfixed in the
amendment, or if no time is provided therein fixed, 30 days after the initial canvas certifying its
adoption by the voters.
ARTICLE IX. TRANSITION/SEPARABILITY SEVERABILITY PROVISION
Sec. 109.01. Officers and Employees.
a. Rights and Privileges Preserved. Nothing in this Charter, except as otherwise specifically
provided, shall affect or impair the rights or privileges of persons who are city officers or
employees at the time of its adoption.
b. Continuance of Office or Employment. Except as specifically provided by this Charter, if at
the time this Charter or any amendment thereof takes full effect, a City administrative
officer or employee holds any office or position which is or can be abolished by or under
this Ccharter, theyhe or she shall continue in such office or position until the effective
datetaking effect of some a specific provision under this Charter directing that theyhe or she
vacate the office or position.
c. Personnel System. An employee holding a city position at the time this Charter takes full
effect, who was serving in that same or a comparable position at the time of its adoption,
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shall not be subject to competitive tests as a condition of continuance in the same position
but in all other respects shall be subject to the personnel system provided for in Article III.
Sec. 109.02. Departments, Offices and Agencies.
a. Transfer of Powers. If a City department, office or agency is abolished by this Charter, the
powers and duties given it by law shall be transferred to the City department, office or
agency designated in this Ccharter or, if thisthe cCharter makes no provision, as designated
by the City Council.
b. Property and Records. All property, records and equipment of any department, office or
agency existing when this Charter or any amendment thereof is adopted shall be transferred
to the department, office or agency assuming its powers and duties, but, in the event that the
powers or duties are to be discontinued or divided between units or in the event that any
conflict arises regarding a transfer, such property, records or equipment shall be transferred
to one or more departments, offices or agencies as designated by the City Council in
accordance with this Charter.
Sec. 109.03. Pending Matters.
All rights, claims, actions, orders, contracts and legal administrative proceedings shall
continue except as modified pursuant to the provisions of this Charter and in each case shall be
maintained, conductedcarried on or addresseddealt with by the City department, office or
agency appropriate under this Charter.
Sec. 910.04. State and Municipal Laws.
a. In General. All City ordinances, resolutions, orders and regulations which are in force
when this amended
Charter becomes effective shall continue, except any ordinance is repealed to the extent it is
inconsistent with this Charter or of ordinances or resolutions adopted pursuant thereto. To the
extent that the Constitution and laws of the State of South Dakota permit, all laws relating to or
affecting this City or its agencies, officers or employees which are in force when this Charter
becomes fully effective are superseded to the extent that they are inconsistent or interfere with
the effective operation of this Charter or of ordinances or resolutions adopted pursuant thereto.
Sec. 9.05. Schedule.
a. Transition and Election Schedule. Three (3) members of the City Council and the Mayor
shall be elected at the regular city election in 2003, with two (2) members of the City
Council elected to serve until the regular city election in 2004, after which the three (3) year
terms of their successors shall begin, and one (1) member and the Mayor elected to serve
until the regular city election in 2006 after which the three (3) year terms of their successors
shall begin.
Three (3) members of the City Council shall be elected at the regular city election in 2005,
with one (1) member of the City Council elected to serve until the regular city election in 2006,
after which the three (3) year term of their successor shall begin, and two (2) members elected to
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serve until the regular city election in 2008 after which the three (3) year terms of their
successors shall begin.
At the regular city election in 2006 and thereafter vacancies shall be filled for three year
terms with regular city elections being held annually.
b. Temporary Ordinances. In adopting ordinances as provided in Section 9.05(c), the City
Council shall follow the procedures prescribed in Article II, except that at its first meeting
or any meeting held within 60 days after the first City Council meeting of this Charter, the
Council may adopt temporary ordinances to deal with cases in which there is an urgent need
for prompt action in connection with the transition of government and in which the delay
incident to the appropriate ordinance procedure would probably cause serious hardship or
impairment of effective city government. Every temporary ordinance shall be plainly
labeled as such but shall be introduced in the form and manner prescribed for other adopted
ordinances. A temporary ordinance shall become effective upon adoption or at such later
time preceding automatic repeal under this subsection as it may specify, and the referendum
power shall not extend to any such ordinance. Every temporary ordinance, including any
amendments made thereto after adoption, shall automatically stand repealed as of the 91st
day following the date on which it was adopted, renewed or otherwise continued except by
adoption in the manner prescribed in Article II of this Charter for ordinances of the kind
concerned.
c. Initial Expenses. The initial expenses of the City Council, including the expense of
recruiting a City Manager, shall be paid by the City on warrants signed by the Mayor and
Clerk.
Sec.10.0 9.056. SeparabilitySE Severability.
If any provision of this Charter is held invalid, the other provisions of the Charter shall not
be affected thereby. If the application of thisthe Charter or any of its provisions to any person or
circumstance is held invalid, the application of thisthe Charter and its provisions to other persons
or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
City of Brookings
Staff Report
Brookings City & County
Government Center, 520
Third Street
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6281 phone
(605) 692-6907 fax
File #:RES 25-010,Version:1
Public Hearing and Action on Resolution 25-010, a Resolution of Intent to Lease Real Property
located at the Brookings Regional Airport.
Summary and Recommended Action:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed Resolution, which will authorize the City to award the bid
and enter into a lease agreement with Cole Hauge for the Brookings Regional Airport Hay Lease in
Sections 26, 27 and 28, T110N, R50W, in the City of Brookings (314 acres).
Attachments:
Memo
Resolution
Notice
Map
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From: Lucas Dahl, Airport Manager
Council Meeting: January 28, 2025
Subject: Resolution 25-010: Intent to Lease Real Property to Cole
Hauge, for 314 acres of public land for agricultural haying in
Sections 26, 27 and 28, T110N, R50W (Brookings Regional
Airport)
Presenter: Lucas Dahl, Airport Manager
Summary and Recommended Action:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed Resolution, which will authorize the City to
award the bid and enter into a lease agreement with Cole Hauge for the Brookings
Regional Airport Hay Lease in Sections 26, 27 and 28, T110N, R50W, in the City of
Brookings (314 acres).
Item Details:
The City owns a parcel in Sections 26, 27 and 28, T110N, R50W (Brookings Regional
Airport). The City has bid the hay lease for this parcel approximately every two (2)
years. The lease is for 1-year, with an option to extend for 2 additional 1-year terms.
The City leases the property for haying operations, which provides additional revenue
for airport operations, as well as weed control.
A bid letting was conducted at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, and the
following bids were received:
Cole Hauge $120.50 per acre
Eric Werre $102.75 per acre
Notice of Public Hearing was published on January 17, 2025.
Legal Consideration:
The City Attorney will review the proposed lease before execution.
Strategic Plan Consideration:
Fiscal Responsibility – The City of Brookings will responsibly manage resources
through transparency, efficiency, equity, and exceptional customer service.
Financial Consideration:
The City will enter into a 1-year lease with Cole Hauge for the high bid of $120.50 per
acre for 314 acres, resulting in the annual payment of $37,837.00. Revenues from the
lease will be allocated to Fund 606 - Airport. The lease may be renewed for 2 additional
1-year terms for 2026 and 2027.
Supporting Documentation:
Resolution
Notice
Maps
RESOLUTION 25-010
RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO LEASE REAL PROPERTY TO COLE HAUGE FOR
AGRICULTURAL HAYING IN SECTIONS 26, 27 AND 28, T110N, R50W, IN THE CITY
OF BROOKINGS (BROOKINGS REGIONAL AIRPORT)
WHEREAS, the City of Brookings owns designated hay land, consisting of three hundred
Fourteen (314) acres more or less, in Sections 26, 27 and 28, T110N, R50W, in the City
of Brookings, Brookings County, South Dakota; and
WHEREAS, the governing body of the City of Brookings, South Dakota, intends to enter
into a lease agreement with Cole Hauge for a period of 1-year, commencing January 28,
2025 and ending December 31, 2025, with Cole Hauge having the option to extend the
Lease for 2 additional 1-year terms for 2026 and 2027; and
WHEREAS, the Lessee will pay the City One Hundred Twenty Dollars and Fifty Cents
($120.50) per acre for the hay land (total amount of: $37,837.00) with the first half
payable on July 1st of each year and the second half payable on November 1 st of each
year; and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing on this Resolution was held on January 28, 2025 at 6:00
o’clock p.m. in the Chambers at the Brookings City and County Government Center , and
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 Cole Hauge as set forth
above; and
B. The City Manager or his designee is authorized to execute the Lease Agreement
in accordance with this Resolution.
Passed and Approved this 28th of January, 2025.
CITY OF BROOKINGS, SD
________________________________
Oepke G. Niemeyer, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
Notice of Public Hearing On Adoption of Resolution Of Intent To Lease Real
Property at Sections 26, 27 and 28, T110N, R50W (Brookings Regional Airport)
Notice Is Hereby given that on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 6:00 o’clock P.M.,
the Brookings City Council will hold a public hearing in the Chambers, Brookings
City and County Government Center, 520 3rd Street, Brookings, South Dakota,
on Resolution of Intent to Lease to Cole Hauge the following property:
314 acres of public land for agricultural haying, in Sections 26, 27 and 28,
T110N, R50W (Brookings Regional Airport) in the City of Brookings, Brookings
County, South Dakota.
At the time and place affixed for said public hearing, all who appear will be given
an opportunity to express their views for or against the proposal to lease the
above-described property.
Dated this 17th day of January, 2025.
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
If you require assistance, alternative formats and/or accessible locations consistent with
the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the City ADA Coordinator at 692-
6281 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
Published ___ time(s) at an approximate cost $___________.
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Staff Report
Brookings City & County
Government Center, 520
Third Street
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6281 phone
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File #:RES 25-004,Version:1
Public Hearing and Action on Resolution 25-004, a Resolution of Intent to Lease Real Property (City
Hay Land located at Main Avenue South and 32nd Street South).
Summary and Recommended Action:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed Resolution to allow the City to award the bid and enter
into a lease agreement with Eric Werre for the City Hay Lease in Section 11-T109N-R50W for 2025
with the option to renew for 2 additional 1-year terms for 2026 and 2027.
Attachments:
Memo
Resolution
Notice
Map
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From: Lucas Dahl, Airport Manager
Council Meeting: January 28, 2025
Subject: Resolution 25-004: Intent to Lease Real Property to Eric
Werre, for 18 acres of public land for agricultural haying in
the Northeast ¼ of Section 11-T109N-R50W
Presenter: Lucas Dahl, Airport Manager
Summary and Recommended Action:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed Resolution to allow the City to award the
bid and enter into a lease agreement with Eric Werre for the City Hay Lease in Section
11-T109N-R50W for 2025 with the option to renew for 2 additional 1-year terms for
2026 and 2027.
Item Details:
The City owns a parcel in the Northeast ¼ of Section 11-T109N-R50W, which is located
south of 32nd Street South and east of Main Avenue South. The City has bid the hay
lease for this parcel approximately every 2 years. This year the hay lease is for 1-year,
2025, with an option to renew for 2 additional 1 -year terms for 2026 and 2027, if
agreeable to the City and the lessee. The City leases the property for haying
operations, which provides for extra income for the City, as well as weed control.
A bid letting was held on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 1:30 pm at the City & County
Government Center and the following bid was received:
Eric Werre $63.00 per acre
Notice of Public Hearing for this resolution was published on January 17, 2025.
Legal Consideration:
None.
Strategic Plan Consideration:
Fiscal Responsibility – The City of Brookings will responsibly manage resources
through transparency, efficiency, equity, and exceptional customer service.
Financial Consideration:
The City will enter into a 1-year lease with Eric Werre for the high bid of $63.00 per acre
for 18 acres resulting in the annual payment of $1,134.00. Payable to 606 – Airport.
The lease may be renewed for 2 additional 1-year terms for 2026 and 2027.
Supporting Documentation:
Resolution
Notice
Map
RESOLUTION 25-004
RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO LEASE REAL PROPERTY
WHEREAS, the City of Brookings owns 18 acres of designated hay land in Section 11-
T109N-R50W, in the City of Brookings, Brookings County, South Dakota; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brookings intends to award a lease agreement with Eric Werre
for a period of 1-year, commencing on January 28, 2025 and ending December 31,
2025, having the option to renew this Lease for 2 additional 1-year terms in 2026 and
2027; and
WHEREAS, the lessee will pay the City Sixty-Three dollars ($63.00) per acre for the
hay land, totaling One Thousand One Hundred Thirty-Four Dollars ($1,134.00)
annually, with the first half payable on July 1st of each year and the second half payable
on November 1st of each year; and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing on this Resolution was held on January 28, 2025 at 6:00
p.m. in the Chambers at the Brookings City and County Government Center and all
persons were given an opportunity to be heard on the intent t o 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 will enter into a lease agreement with Eric Werre as set
forth above; and
B. The City Manager or his designee is authorized to execute a new lease
agreement in accordance with this Resolution.
Passed and Approved this 28th of January, 2025.
CITY OF BROOKINGS, SD
________________________________
Oepke G. Niemeyer, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
Notice of Public Hearing On Adoption of Resolution Of Intent To Lease Real
Property at Section 11-T109N-R0W (Main Avenue S. & 32nd Street S).
Notice Is Hereby given that on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 6:00 o’clock P.M.,
the Brookings City Council will hold a public hearing in the Chambers, Brookings
City and Government Center, 520 3rd Street, Brookings, South Dakota, on
Resolution of Intent to Lease to Eric Werre the following property:
18 acres of public land for agricultural haying, in Section 11-T109N-R0W (Main
Avenue S. & 32nd Street S).in the City of Brookings, Brookings County, South
Dakota.
At the time and place affixed for said public hearing, all who appear will be given
an opportunity to express their views for or against the proposal to lease the
above-described property.
Dated this 17th day of January, 2025.
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
Published ___ time(s) at an approximate cost $___________.
If you require assistance, alternative formats and/or accessible locations consistent with the
Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the City ADA Coordinator at 692 -6281 at least 48
hours prior to the meeting.
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Staff Report
Brookings City & County
Government Center, 520
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Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6281 phone
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File #:ID 25-0038,Version:1
Public Hearing and Action on a Special Event / Temporary Alcoholic Beverage Application from
Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce, for an event to be held on February 13, 2025.
Summary and Recommended Action:
Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce Women In Leadership Committee has applied for a Special
Event / Temporary Alcoholic Beverage Application for a Galentine’s Day Event to be held on February
13, 2025, at Brookings Cinema 8, 219 6th Street. All Special Event / Temporary Alcoholic Beverage
Applications must be approved by the City Council through use of a public hearing. Staff
recommends approval.
Attachments:
Memo
Legal Notice
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From: Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
Council Meeting: January 28, 2025
Subject: Special Event / Temporary Alcoholic Beverage Application:
Brookings Chamber of Commerce
Person(s) Presenting: Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
Summary and Recommended Action:
Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce Women In Leadership Committee has applied
for a Special Event / Temporary Alcoholic Beverage Application for a Galentine’s Day
Event to be held on February 13, 2025, at Brookings Cinema 8, 219 6th Street. All
Special Event / Temporary Alcoholic Beverage Applications must be approved by the
City Council through use of a public hearing. Staff recommends approval.
Item Details:
Special Event / Temporary Alcoholic Beverage Applications require a public hearing and
City Council action for approval. All required documents have been filed with the City.
The Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce has filed a Special Event / Temporary
Alcoholic Beverage Application for a Galentine’s Day Event to be held on February 13,
2025, at Brookings Cinema 8, 219 6th Street.
Legal Consideration:
None.
Strategic Plan Consideration:
Economic Growth – The City of Brookings will support effective diversified community
investment and equitable opportunities for prosperity.
Financial Consideration:
Fee: $50 / event (fee set by Resolution 15-066)
Supporting Documentation:
Legal Notice
PUBLIC HEARING
SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Brookings City Council, Brookings, South Dakota,
will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 28, 2025, in the Brookings City
& County Government Center, 520 Third Street, to consider a Special Event /
Temporary Alcoholic Beverage Application from Brookings Area Chamber of
Commerce, to operate within the City of Brookings, South Dakota, for a Galentine’s Day
Event to be held on February 13, 2025 at Brookings Cinema 8, 219 6th Street. At which
time and place all persons interested will be given a full, fair and complete hearing
thereon.
Dated at Brookings, South Dakota, this 17th day of January, 2025.
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
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Government Center, 520
Third Street
Brookings, SD 57006
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File #:ORD 25-003,Version:2
Public Hearing and Action on Ordinance 25-003, an Ordinance to Change the Zoning within the City
of Brookings (Rezone 1115 West 20th Street South from Agriculture A District to Residence R-3
Apartment District).
Summary and Recommendation:
TH Companies, LLC has submitted a petition to rezone 1115 West 20th Street South from Agriculture
A District to Residence R-3 Apartment District. The property was recently annexed into the City of
Brookings. The applicant has also submitted a large-scale residential development (LSRD) plan for
the proposed development of the 30-acre site. The Planning Commission voted 8-0 to recommend
approval of the rezone. The Development Review Team supports the rezoning request.
Attachments:
Memo
Ordinance
Notice - City Council
Notice - Planning Commission
Planning Commission Minutes
Petition to Rezone
Location Map
Zoning Map
Future Land Use Map
Large Scale Residential Development Plan - Revised January 20 2025
Large Scale Residential Development Plan - April 2024
Traffic Impact Study Summary
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From: Mike Struck, Community Development Director
City Council Meeting: January 14, 2025 / January 28, 2025
Subject: Ordinance 25-003: Rezone 1115 West 20th Street South
from Agriculture A District to Residence R-3 Apartment
District
Person(s) Responsible: Mike Struck, Community Development Director
Summary:
TH Companies, LLC has submitted a petition to rezone 1115 West 20 th Street South
from Agriculture A District to Residence R-3 Apartment District. The property was
recently annexed into the City of Brookings. The applicant has also submitted a large-
scale residential development (LSRD) plan for the proposed development of the 30-acre
site. The Planning Commission voted 8-0 to recommend approval of the rezone. The
Development Review Team supports the rezoning request.
Item Details:
In 2023, TH Companies submitted a petition for annexation and Future Land Use Map
amendment request for the property. Both requests received a recommendation of
approval from the Planning Commission. The Future Land Use Map revision went on to
receive City Council approval in March 2023. The Future Land Use Map revision
amended the western half of the 30 acres from Open Wetlands to Medium Density
Residential, which matched the eastern half of the property. The property was annexed
into the City of Brookings in March 2024.
Since that time, the applicant has refined their proposal for the 30.46 acres and has
come forward with a request to rezone the property to R-3 with a large-scale residential
development plan. The large-scale residential development plan will be reviewed
alongside the second hearing of the rezone.
The current zoning of the property is Agriculture A District. Adjacent zoning districts
include Residence R-3 Apartment District to the east, Joint Jurisdiction R-1A to the
north, and Agriculture District to the south, west, and north.
The Medium Density Residential future land use category recommends residential
density of 4-12 units per acre. The large-scale residential development plan submitted
proposes 58 residential lots and 2 drainage lots. The residential lots are proposed to be
for single-family and two-family units. The development is proposed to contain 99
housing units. The proposed density is roughly 3.25 units per acre.
The rezoning request is consistent with the Future Land Use Map of Medium Density
Residential and the density is slightly less than the recommended density of 4-12 units
per acre.
Legal Consideration:
None.
Strategic Plan Consideration:
Economic Growth: The City of Brookings will support effective diversified community
investment and equitable opportunities for prosperity.
Supporting Documentation:
Ordinance
Notice – City Council
Notice – Planning Commission
Planning Commission Minutes
Location Map
Zoning Map
Future Land Use Map
Large Scale Residential Development Plan – Revised January 20 2025
Large Scale Residential Development Plan – April 2024
Traffic Impact Study Summary
ORDINANCE 25-003
AN ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE ZONING WITHIN THE CITY OF BROOKINGS
BE IT ORDAINED by the City of Brookings, South Dakota:
SECTION 1. That the real estate situated in the City of Brookings, County of Brookings,
State of South Dakota, described as follows, to-wit:
The Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, Excluding Outlot A in Section 3,
Township 109, Range 50, City of Brookings, Brookings County, South Dakota, also
known as 1115 W est 20th Street South from an Agriculture A District to a Residence
R-3 Apartment District.
In accordance with Section 94-7 of Article I of the Code of Ordinances of Brookings, South
Dakota, as said districts are more fully set forth and described in Articles III and IV,
Chapter 94 of the City of Brookings, South Dakota.
SECTION 2. The permitted use of the property heretofore described be and the same is
hereby altered and changed in accordance herewith pursuant to Articles III and IV,
Chapter 94 of the City of Brookings, South Dakota.
SECTION 3. All sections and ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
FIRST READING: January 14, 2025
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION: January 28, 2025
PUBLISHED: January 31, 2025
CITY OF BROOKINGS, SD
_________________________
Oepke G. Niemeyer, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
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Published ______ time(s) at an approximate cost of $ _____________.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Ordinance 25-003
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Brookings City Council, Brookings,
South Dakota, will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m., CST, Tuesday, January
28, 2025, in the Brookings City & County Government Center Chambers, 520
Third Street, to consider adoption of a revision to the City Code of
Ordinances, entitled Ordinance 25-003, an Ordinance to change the Zoning
within the City of Brookings (1115 West 20th Street South from Agriculture A
District to Residence R-3 Apartment District). At which time and place all
persons interested will be given a full, fair and complete hearing thereon.
Dated in Brookings, South Dakota, this 15th day of January, 2025.
CITY OF BROOKINGS, SD
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
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please contact the City ADA Coordinator at 692-6281 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
Published ______ time(s) at an approximate cost of $ _____________.
NOTICE OF HEARING
UPON PETITION TO REZONE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that TH Companies, LLC has submitted a petition to
rezone the following described real estate in the City of Brookings and Brookings County,
South Dakota:
The Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, Excluding Outlot A in Section
Three, Township 109, Range 50, Brookings County, South Dakota, also known as
1115 West 20th Street South.
The request is to rezone the above-described real estate from Agriculture A District to a
Residence R-3 Apartment District.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that said request will be acted on by the City
Planning Commission at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in the Chambers Room on
the third floor of the Brookings City & County Government Center at 520 Third Street,
Brookings, South Dakota. Any action taken by the City Planning Commission is a
recommendation made to the City Council.
Any person interested may appear and be heard on this matter.
Dated this 23rd day of February, 2024.
Ryan Miller
City Planner
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Action on a Preliminary Plat for Blocks 1-4 of Prairie Sunset Addition.
Summary and Recommendation:
TH Companies, LLC, has submitted a proposed Preliminary Plat for Blocks 1-4 of Prairie Sunset
Addition. The Preliminary Plat includes a Large Scale Residential Plan which has been submitted
alongside a petition to rezone 30.346 acres from Agriculture A District to Residence R-3 Apartment
District. The Planning Commission voted 7 - 1 to recommend approval of the preliminary plat.
Attachments:
Memo
Planning Commission Notice
Location Map
Planning Commission Minutes
Preliminary Plat - Revised January 20, 2025
Preliminary Plat
Preliminary Grading Plan
Preliminary Drainage Plan
Preliminary Utility Plan
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City Council Agenda Item Memo
From: Mike Struck, Community Development Director
Meeting: January 28, 2025
Subject: Preliminary Plat of Blocks 1-4 of Prairie Sunset Addition
Person(s) Responsible: Mike Struck, Community Development Director
Summary and Recommended Action:
TH Companies, LLC, has submitted a proposed Preliminary Plat for Blocks 1-4 of
Prairie Sunset Addition. The Preliminary Plat includes a Large Scale Residential
Development (LSRD) Plan for the proposed development of the 30.46 acre site. The
Planning Commission voted 7-1 recommending approval of the Preliminary Plat.
Item Details:
TH Companies, LLC, has submitted a Preliminary Plat for a 30.46 acre development
located along West 20th Street South. The Preliminary Plat includes a Large Scale
Residential Development (LSRD) Plan and accompanies a rezoning request. A Large
Scale Residential Development is a flexible tool allowed by the zoning ordinance for
residential development with a minimum of 20 acres. The Large Scale Residential
Development complies with the Subdivision Regulations and Zoning Ordinance unless
variances are granted through the LSRD review and approval process.
TH Companies, LLC, is proposing a residential development consisting of 41 single-
family attached (twin home) and 17 single-family detached lots. The proposed
development would be zoned R-3. The Preliminary Plat also includes two drainage
tracts (Tract 1 in Block 1 and Tract 1 in Block 2). Rights-of-way for three streets and
three cul-de-sacs are proposed. Avenue A (placeholder name) and Brighton Road
serve as access points from 20th Street South and run north-south through the
development. Avenue A, on the western half of the development, ends in a cul-de-sac
shortly after a cross connection with east-west C Street (placeholder name). Brighton
Road runs north-south along the eastern half of the development until its connection
with C Street and then runs southeast towards the southern end of the development.
This configuration aligns with an existing sewer main. Cul-de-sacs D Circle and E
Circle (placeholder names) extend out from the southern portion of Brighton Road .
Block 1 consists of 16 lots located along Avenue A (placeholder name), which provides
access into the development from 20th Street South and ends in a cul-de-sac south of a
proposed intersection with C Street (placeholder name). Block 2 includes 12 lots with
half located along Avenue A and half located along Brighton Road, which extends
through the proposed development from the southern terminus of the existing Brighton
Road. Block 3 includes 18 lots along Brighton Road and D Circle. Block 4 consists of
12 lots located along Brighton Road and E Circle.
The property generally drains to the south and west with retentions ponds located in
Tract 1 Block 2 and Tract 1 Block 1 collecting stormwater and running it to the south
with an eventual outlet on the south side of Tract 1 Block 1.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat in February
2024, with the subdivision layout containing 58 residential lots and two drainage tracts.
The subdivision plan identified all residential lots as single-family attached (twin home)
lots. Staff had concerns with secondary access in the southeast portion of the
subdivision as the proposed density exceeded the threshold, and an additional access
would be warranted or connecting.
The developers revised the preliminary plat and the Planning Commission reviewed and
recommended approval in April 2024 of a new layout in which the northern portion of
the subdivision would contain 14 multi-family structures with the southeast portion
reducing the number of single-family attached lots to stay within the secondary access
requirements.
Between April 2024 and January 2025, the developer continued discussions with staff
and withdrew the Preliminary Plat with the multi-family layout, thus bringing back the
February 2024 Planning Commission recommendation. The Preliminary Plat
recommended by the Planning Commission in February 2024 is nearly identical to the
Preliminary Plat submitted on January 20, 2025. The street and lot layout are the same
with the exception of Lot 12, Block 4 was once two lots with one being a resident ially
developable lot and the south lot designated for potential park space. The most recent
Preliminary Plat combines these two lots into one larger residential lot. In addition, the
most recent Preliminary Plat identifies 41 lots as single-family attached and 17 lots as
single-family detached. The seventeen (17) single-family detached lots are located in
the southeast portion of the subdivision along Brighton Road and A Circle. Designating
these lots as single-family detached allows the southeast portion of the subdivision to
fall below the threshold for requiring secondary access.
The Development Review Team (DRT) discussed maintenance, snow removal, public
safety, secondary access, utility efficiency, density, compatibility with adjacent
subdivisions, and a preference for greater overall connectivity. After the DRT meeting,
the developer revised the preliminary plat in the southeast portion of the subdivision to
comply with the secondary access thresholds.
The LSRD proposes no variances from the standard R-3 zoning ordinances.
Legal Consideration:
None.
Strategic Plan Consideration:
Economic Growth: The City of Brookings will support effective diversified community
investment and equitable opportunities for prosperity.
Supporting Documentation:
Planning Commission Notice
Location Map
Planning Commission Minutes
Preliminary Plat – Revised January 20, 2025
Preliminary Plat
Preliminary Grading Plan
Preliminary Drainage Plan
Preliminary Utility Plan
If you require assistance, alternative formats and/or accessible locations consistent with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, please contact the City ADA Coordinator at 692-6281 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
NOTICE OF HEARING ON A PRELIMINARY PLAT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that TH Companies, LLC has submitted a preliminary
plat of the following proposed real estate situated in the City of Brookings in Brookings
County, South Dakota, to wit:
Blocks 1-4 in Prairie Sunset Addition
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that said request will be acted on by the Planning
Commission at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, in the Chambers Room on the third
floor of the Brookings City and County Government Center at 520 Third Street, Brookings,
South Dakota. Any action taken by the Planning Commission is a recommendation made to
the City Council.
Any person interested may appear and be heard on this matter.
Dated this 26th day of January, 2024.
____________________
Ryan Miller
City Planner
Planning Commission
Brookings, South Dakota
February 6, 2024
OFFICIAL MINUTES
Chairperson Tanner Aiken called the meeting of the City Planning Commission to order on Tuesday,
February 6, 2024, at 5:30 PM in the Council Chambers Room #310 on the third floor of the City &
County Government Center. Members present were Kyle Jamison, Jacob Limmer, Jacob Mills via
telephone, Richard Smith, Roger Solum, Nick Schmeichel, Debra Spear and Aiken. Scot Leddy was
absent. Also present were City Planner Ryan Miller, Russell Atkins- Christianson Development
Corporation, Rick Intermill, Nick and Kristin Uilk, Heath Rasche, and Colleen Vukovich.
Item #6a – TH Companies LLC has submitted a preliminary plat of Blocks 1-4 in Prairie Sunset
Addition.
(Schmeichel/Solum) Motion to approve the Preliminary Plat as presented. Jamison voted no. All
others voted aye. MOTION CARRIED.
OFFICIAL SUMMARY
(Following is a summary of the meeting and not a word for word dictation. Please see the City’s website to
view the meeting video for full details. https://cityofbrookings.legistar.com/calendar.aspx )
Item #6a – This preliminary plat and large-scale residential plan is for Block 1-4 of Prairie Sunset
Addition. The R-3 Apartment zoning allows for 2-unit single family dwellings which is the plan for
this development. This development will provide 58 lots/116 units over 4 Blocks. The plat also
includes two drainage tracts and one recreation tract. Rights of way for three streets and three cul-de-
sacs are proposed. The LSRD does note that all lots will be 2-unit dwellings. Staff does recommend
to eliminate two cul-de-sacs in the development. Staff recommends connecting A Circle and D Circle
in order to ensure secondary access for Block 3 and 4 for greater connectivity.
Vukovich, a realtor in Brookings, feels that cul-de-sacs provide a sense of community in our city.
They are aesthetically pleasing and home buyers actually have an interest in houses on cul-de-sacs.
Atkins explained the history of this project. He explained that they have looked into the drainage and
have worked with the utility company to be sure they are able to provide adequate services to this
development. Atkins also believes that cul-de-sacs are an important part of a development and people
enjoy living on these streets. The plan is not to come in and build these houses and sell them, but to
sell the lots to be built on.
Intermill is wondering if the development will be affected if the flood plain gets changed. Miller
explained that this property does not sit in the new proposed flood plain.
Rasche is wondering if any work will be done on 20th Street South with the road or sidewalk. Miller
explained that this is outside the scope of this project. Rasche is concerned about the safety on 20th
Street South and there needs to be something done with the hill and it is not safe on 20th Street South.
Uilk is also very concerned about the safety on 20th Street South and the additional traffic is going to
cause more concerns. She would like to see that the developer is required to install sidewalks for
connectivity. She is still very concerned about the runoff and sewage when it floods.
Jamison explained that cul-de-sacs are actually more dangerous. Connectivity within the development
for walking traffic also needs to be considered. These kinds of developments force people into cars
until designing is done for pedestrian traffic. He feels that the developers worked on the drainage to
mitigate any issues. He is concerned about safety though on 20th Street South.
Schmeichel asked how connecting A Circle and D Circle will impact the drainage. Miller explained
that staff has asked about potentially shrinking the size of the drainage tract and installing a culvert and
reconfiguring some lots to allow a connection of the streets. Solum feels that removing 2 of the 3 cul-
de-sacs changes the plan from the developers. Aiken feels that connecting A Circle and D Circle will
provide connectivity but for this site but it might do more harm than good to the site with the drainage.
Jamison feels that additionally connectivity could be accomplished through increased pedestrian paths.
Schmeichel is trying to understand how we start to balance the need for housing in this community
with the lack of buildable land will also requiring developers to remove lots from a plan to provide
connectivity that the city wants. Miller explained that the connection of A Circle and D Circle would
also potentially provide a secondary access for this development. In the current plan as presented,
Blocks 1 and 2 would meet secondary access immediately if Avenue A and Brighton Road were built.
Anything south of C Street, unless Brighton Road was extended to the south and connected elsewhere
in the city, could not be developed until a secondary access is provided. Mills noted some concerns
with the secondary access and asked Miller for clarification. He also wants people to consider the
existence of a road/hard surface on top of a sewer line for this development. Schmeichel noted that the
City Council can still add in the recommendation for connecting the streets for final action.
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City of Brookings
Staff Report
Brookings City & County
Government Center, 520
Third Street
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6281 phone
(605) 692-6907 fax
File #:RES 25-008,Version:1
Action on Resolution 25-008, a Resolution Adopting 2025 Edgebrook Golf Course Rates.
Summary and Recommended Action:
Staff recommends approval of this Resolution adopting the 2025 Edgebrook Golf Course rates. This
resolution includes updated fees as approved by the Park and Recreation Board.
Attachments:
Memo
Resolution
Fee Schedule - clean
Fee Schedule - marked
Area Golf Course Rates
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City Council Agenda Item Memo
From: Ashley Rentsch, Finance Director
Council Meeting: January 28, 2025
Subject: Resolution 25-008: 2025 Edgebrook Golf Course Rates
Presenter: Ashley Rentsch, Finance Director
Summary and Recommended Action:
Staff recommends approval of this Resolution adopting the 2025 Edgebrook Golf
Course rates. This resolution includes updated fees as approved by the Park and
Recreation Board.
Item Details:
Each year, staff performs peer analysis and evaluates operational cost increases to
determine appropriate Edgebrook Golf Course rates for the upcoming season. The
proposed fees are then reviewed and approved by the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board. The fees presented in this Resolution were approved at the January 6th Park
and Recreation Advisory Board meeting. The rate increases reflect the rising cost of
providing services, including a significant increase in the golf cart contract.
Legal Consideration:
None.
Strategic Plan Consideration:
Fiscal Responsibility – The City of Brookings will responsibly manage resources
through transparency, efficiency, equity, and exceptional customer service.
Financial Consideration:
This Resolution promotes cost recovery and financial sustainability for the operations at
Edgebrook Golf Course.
Supporting Documentation:
Resolution
Fee Schedule - clean
Fee Schedule – marked
Area Golf Course Rates
RESOLUTION 25-008
RESOLUTION ADOPTING 2025 EDGEBROOK GOLF COURSE RATES
W HEREAS, the adopted Municipal Code and City Policies make references to fees
charged; and
W HEREAS, it is prudent fees be reviewed for cost effectiveness.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Brookings hereby adopts the
following fee schedule for 2025 Edgebrook Golf Course Rates:
Fee Description Early Bird Regular
Unlimited Golf
Youth (ages 18 and under) $130.00 $150.00
Young Adult (ages 19-25) $350.00 $375.00
Individual $600.00 $675.00
Couple $800.00 $900.00
Family $900.00 $1,000.00
Cart Membership
Cart Membership (Half-Cart Individual) $375.00 $420.00
Cart Membership (Full Cart Couples/Family) $475.00 $535.00
Trail Fee - Private Carts $275.00 $300.00
Punch Cards (10 Punches)
Green Fee - 9 Hole Rounds $180.00
Green Fee - 18 Hole Rounds $270.00
Cart Fee - 9 Hole Rounds $126.00
Cart Fee - 18 Hole Rounds $180.00
Green Fees
Short Course (Par 3) $10.00
9 Holes $20.00
18 Holes $30.00
Cart Fees
9 Holes (per rider) $14.00
18 Holes (per rider) $20.00
Driving Range
Bucket of Range Balls $7.00
Add on to membership - Individual $160.00
Add on to membership - Couples/Family $215.00
* 10% Discount on all rates for Seniors (62+) and Military
Dated at Brookings, SD, this 28th day of January, 2025.
CITY OF BROOKINGS, SD
________________________________
Oepke G. Niemeyer, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________________
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
Fee Description Early Bird RegularUnlimited GolfYouth (ages 18 and under) $130.00 $150.00Young Adult (ages 19-25)$350.00 $375.00Individual $600.00 $675.00Couple $800.00 $900.00Family$900.00 $1,000.00Cart MembershipCart Membership (Half-Cart Individual)$375.00 $420.00Cart Membership (Full Cart Couples/Family)$475.00 $535.00Trail Fee - Private Carts $275.00 $300.00Punch Cards (10 Punches)Green Fee - 9 Hole Rounds $180.00Green Fee - 18 Hole Rounds $270.00Cart Fee - 9 Hole Rounds $126.00Cart Fee - 18 Hole Rounds $180.00Green FeesShort Course (Par 3) $10.009 Holes $20.0018 Holes $30.00Cart Fees 9 Holes (per rider) $14.0018 Holes (per rider)$20.00Driving RangeBucket of Range Balls $7.00Add on to membership - Individual $160.00Add on to membership - Couples/Family$215.00* 10% Discount on all rates for Seniors (62+) and Military
2024 2025 2024 2025Fee Description Early Bird Early Bird $ Change % Change Regular Regular $ Change % ChangeUnlimited GolfYouth (ages 18 and under) $120.00 $130.00 $10.00 8.33% $140.00 $150.00 $10.00 7.14%Young Adult (ages 19-25)$325.00 $350.00 $25.00 7.69% $360.00 $375.00 $15.00 4.17%Individual $585.00 $600.00 $15.00 2.56% $650.00 $675.00 $25.00 3.85%Couple $775.00 $800.00 $25.00 3.23% $875.00 $900.00 $25.00 2.86%Family$885.00 $900.00 $15.00 1.69% $970.00 $1,000.00 $30.00 3.09%Cart MembershipCart Membership (Half-Cart Individual)$335.00 $375.00 $40.00 11.94% $390.00 $420.00 $30.00 7.69%Cart Membership (Full Cart Couples/Family)$425.00 $475.00 $50.00 11.76% $475.00 $535.00 $60.00 12.63%Trail Fee - Private Carts $250.00 $275.00 $25.00 10.00% $275.00 $300.00 $25.00 9.09%Punch Cards (10 Punches)Green Fee - 9 Hole Rounds $170.00 $180.00 $10.00 5.88%Green Fee - 18 Hole Rounds $250.00 $270.00 $20.00 8.00%Cart Fee - 9 Hole Rounds$110.00 $126.00 $16.00 14.55%Cart Fee - 18 Hole Rounds$165.00 $180.00 $15.00 9.09%Green FeesShort Course (Par 3) $7.00 $10.00 $3.00 42.86%9 Holes$19.00 $20.00 $1.00 5.26%18 Holes$28.00 $30.00 $2.00 7.14%Cart Fees 9 Holes (per rider) $12.00 $14.00 $2.00 16.67%18 Holes (per rider)$18.00 $20.00 $2.00 11.11%Driving RangeBucket of Range Balls$7.00 $7.00 $0.00 0.00%Add on to membership - Individual $160.00 $160.00 $0.00 0.00%Add on to membership - Couples/Family$215.00 $215.00 $0.00 0.00%* 10% Discount on all rates for Seniors (62+) and Military
Area Golf Course Rates
2024 Rates for Meadow Creek in Volga, (9 holes, includes driving range)
$175 Youth (up to age 18 at time of purchase)
• Youth 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult
• Youth 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult Fri-Sun
$450 Young Adult (Age 19-23 at time of purchase)
$650 Single
$750 Couple (Married/Unmarried Couples living in the same household)
$900 Family (Dependents under age 19, living in the same household)
$275 Young Adult Adder (add to Individual, Couple, or Family. Must be dependent of base member)
https://meadowcreekvolga.com/memberships/
2025 Cattail Crossing (Watertown, (27 holes, Rates include Tax)
$200 Youth
$425 Young Adult (19-23)
$600 Senior (65+)
$700 Adult (Age 24 and over)
$900 Senior Couple
$1100 Family (Includes all children 18 and under) 7 days
https://www.watertownsd.us/177/Cattail-Crossing-Golf-Course
2024 Six Mile Creek in White SD (9 hole)
$145 High School
$235 Ages 18-21
$475 Single
$650 Family
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City of Brookings
Staff Report
Brookings City & County
Government Center, 520
Third Street
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6281 phone
(605) 692-6907 fax
File #:ID 25-0056,Version:1
City of Brookings Progress Report.
Summary:
Samantha Beckman, Assistant to the City Manager, will provide a progress report highlighting the
City’s activities/projects.
Attachments:
Presentation
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Progress ReportJanuary 2025
General
•December Downtown Fire
•Learn how you can help at
www.downtownbrookings.com
•Marketplace Development
•Downtown Incentive Programs
•Downtown Brookings Façade Grant
•Downtown Revitalization Incentive Program
•Lights, Camera, Action Grant
•Digital Budget Book
•https://cityofbrookings-sd.gov/201/Annual-Budget
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Public Works
Engineering Division
2025 Projects
•Street Maintenance Project
•Street Overlay Project
•Sidewalk Maintenance
•Ramp and Signal Improvements
•Main Ave. and 12th St S
•Intersection Improvements
•22nd Ave and 20th St S
•Drainage projects
•Shared-Use Paths
•20th St S & 12th St S
•Master Transportation Plan
•Brookings Regional Airport
•Parallel Taxiway Project
Public Works
Solid Waste Division
•2025 Projects
•E-Waste Recycling Program
•Solid Waste Master Plan (Implementation)
Leachate Force Main Project
Equipment Storage Building
Residential Drop Off Area
•Route Optimization Study Implementation
•Holiday Light Recycling through January 31
•2025 Purchases
•Landfill Dozer
•Alternative Daily Cover Applicator
Public Works
Street Division
•2025 Projects
•Fleet Management Software Transition
•Expand Road Weather Information System
•Implement Skills Matrix
•2025 Purchases
•Regenerative Air Sweeper
•Tandem Truck with plow and spreader
•Motor grader with wing and roller
Police
•Sand for Seniors Program
•Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign
•Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
•Community Policing
•Breakfast with Badges
•Create with a Cop
•Christmas, Kids & Cops
•Larson Ice Center Activities
Parks, Recreation
& Forestry
•Ash Trees
•Tournaments
•Opossums at Dakota Nature Park
•Activity Center
•2024 Impact Report
•Back-to-the-80’s Sip & Social
•Volunteer of the Month
Library &
Dacotah Bank Center
Library
•Interactive Murder Mystery Game
•Celebrations Exhibit
DBC
•11 Event Days In January
•Dart Tournament
•Trainings/Conferences