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CITY COUNCIL
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Tuesday, February 11, 2025| 6:00 p.m. | City & County Government Center
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.
Brookings City & County Government Center –520 3rd St. –Brookings, SD 57006 –Phone: (605) 692-6281
1. CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE-
2. RECORD OF COUNCIL ATTENDANCE
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3. ACTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA
-Action: Motion to Approve, Roll Call
4. OPEN FORUM
-Any member of the public may make a brief announcement or invitation,
or request time on the agenda for an item not listed.Individuals are
asked to state their name and city of residence for the record.Public
Comment is limited to a maximum of three minutes per person.
The speaker’s comments and views expressed do not necessarily reflect
the views or positions of the City of Brookings or City Council.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
-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.
Action: Motion to Approve, Request Public Comment, Roll Call
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
A.City Council Meeting Minutes: 1/28/2025
B.Action on Special Event Temporary Alcohol Beverage License
C.Abate Property Taxes for Parcel #40960-11050-232-15, $615.41
D.Abate Property Taxes for Parcel #40473-00300-000-10, $4342.89
E.Resolution 25-014: Designating April 8 Vote Centers & Election
Superintendents/Deputies -
6. PRESENTATIONS / REPORTS -
6.A. REPORT
SDSU Students Association
Claire Koenecke
Government Affairs Chair-
6.B. EX-OFFICIO REPORTS
•Brookings Municipal Utilities Board
•Brookings Health Systems Board of
Trustees -
7. CONTRACTS / CHANGE ORDERS
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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.
8.A. ORDINANCE 25-004
-Amending City Code Section 62-86
Removal of “No Mow May” Designation
Action: Motion, Request Public Comment, Roll Call
Repeal of No Mow May
Background
●National campaign advocated by Bee City USA
●Purpose: to support pollinator populations by encouraging
residents to delay lawn mowing during the month of May.
●Greatest Impact: increased awareness about pollinators
●Mixed results &unintended challenges:
●Proliferation of invasive plant species in unmanaged lawns.
●Negative impacts on neighborhood aesthetics and property values.
●Increased complaints about overgrown and unsightly lawns.
●Difficulty in enforcing.
●City Council Study Session, October 2024
Background
●Recommendation: Approve the repeal of No Mow
May provision of the vegetation management code
and focus on alternative strategies.
●By repealing the No Mow May initiative and focusing on
alternative strategies, the city will:
1.Restore Lawn Maintenance Standards
2.Invasive Species
3.Promote Alternative Pollinator-Friendly Practices
4.Provide Education and Resources
5.Evaluate Long-Term Strategies
Closing
•Based on feedback, Sustainability Council believes while well-
intentioned, the No Mow May initiative has presented
challenges that outweigh its benefits.
•Sustainability Council believes the City should explore other
sustainable approaches to pollinator conservation that balance
ecological goals with community needs.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS / SECOND READINGS
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9.A. ORDINANCE 25-002
-Amending Chapter 24
Pertaining to: Creation of a new zoning district,
Civic District
Action: Motion, Open & Close Public Hearing, Roll Call
9.B. RESOLUTION 25-013
-Authorizing the Naming of:
•Market Street
•Prime Place
Action: Motion, Request Public Comment, Roll Call
9.C. RESOLUTION 25-014
Designating the City of Brookings as a Bee City,
USA Affiliate.
Action: Motion, Request Public Comment, Roll Call-
Bee City, USA
Affiliate Designation
Bee City USA, Affiliate
•The Brookings Sustainability Council
recommends that the City Council
adopt the Bee City USA designation.
•This designation provides a framework
to promote pollinator-friendly policies
and practices within our community.
•This program will be a collaboration
between Parks, Recreation & Forestry
Department and the Sustainability
Council.
Commitments
•Bee City commitments would include:
o Establishing a Pollinator Committee
o Developing a Pollinator Habitat Plan
o Reducing Pesticide Use
o Hosting Educational Events
o Acknowledgment
o Annual Reporting
Next Steps
•Application & Annual Fee: $200
•The costs and responsibilities associated with applying for and
maintaining Bee City USA status would be shared by the Brookings
Sustainability Council and the Brookings Parks and Recreation
Department.
Closing
•In conclusion, the Sustainability Council believe adopting the Bee City
USA designation aligns with our city’s goals of promoting environmental
sustainability, enhancing community well -being, and fostering ecological
resilience.
•As a Council we recommend the City Council approve this initiative to
ensure a thriving future for our pollinators and our community.
10. OTHER BUSINESS
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11. 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.
12. ADJOURN
-Brookings City CouncilMayor: Oepke Niemeyer Deputy Mayor: Nick Wendell
Council Members: Wayne Avery, Andrew Rasmussen, Brianna Doran,
Bonny Specker, Holly Tilton Byrne
Council StaffPaul M. Briseno, City Manager Steven Britzman, City Attorney
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk