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City of Brookings
Meeting Agenda - Final-revised
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, February 25, 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.
Action to approve City Council meeting minutes.ID 25-00965.A.
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February 25, 2025City Council Meeting Agenda - Final-revised
2/11/2025 Minutes
2/18/2025 Minutes
Attachments:
Action on Resolution 25-017, a Resolution Authorizing the SD State
Department of Transportation to include the City of Brookings in the Bridge
Reinspection Program.
RES 25-0175.B.
Memo
Resolution
Map
Attachments:
Action on Resolution 25-018, a Resolution Removing Uncollectible,
Delinquent Accounts from the Records.
RES 25-0185.C.
Memo
Resolution
Attachments:
Action to abate property taxes in the amount of $1,078.43 for Parcel
#40385-00200-005-05, also known as 125 Jefferson Avenue. Legal
description: South 70 of Lot 5, Block 2, Morningside Addition.
ID 25-01035.D.
Abatement Application
Location Map
Attachments:
Action on Temporary Alcohol / Special Event Alcoholic Beverage Licenses
from existing alcohol license holders.
ID 25-01045.E.
Memo
SDCL 35-4-124
Attachments:
Action to cancel the March 18, 2025 City Council Study Session.ID 25-01055.F.
6. Presentations/Reports:
Recognition of Council Member Andrew Rasmussen.ID 25-01006.A.
Presentation: City of Brookings Employee Service Awards Recognition.ID 25-00446.B.
Longevity ListAttachments:
Report: SDSU Student Association.ID 25-00976.C.
7. Funding Requests:
Discussion and Possible Action on the 2025 Outside Agency Funding
Recommendations.
ID 25-00997.A.
Memo
2025 Funding Recommendation
Attachments:
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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.
Introduction and First Reading on Ordinance 25-007, an Ordinance
Authorizing Budget Amendment No. 1 to the 2025 Budget. Second
Reading: March 11, 2025.
ORD 25-0078.A.
Memo
Ordinance
Detail by Account
Attachments:
Introduction and First Reading on Ordinance 25-006, an Ordinance
pertaining to an Application for a Conditional Use Permit to Establish a
Major Home Occupation (Gunsmithing Business) in a Residence R-1C
Single-Family District (1630 Olwien Street). Public Hearing and Action:
March 11, 2025.
ORD 25-0068.B.
Memo
Ordinance
Notice - City Council
Notice - Planning Commission
Planning Commission Minutes
Conditional Use Permit Application
Major Home Occupation Checklist
Location Map
Site Plan
Photos
Attachments:
Introduction and First Reading on Ordinance 25-005, an Ordinance to
Change the Zoning Within the Joint Jurisdictional Area Surrounding the
City of Brookings (Rezone Outlots 10 and 11 in the West ½ of the South ½
of the NE ¼ of Section 11, Township 109, Range 50 West, Brookings
County, South Dakota from a Joint Jurisdiction Agriculture District to a
Joint Jurisdiction Business B-3 Heavy District). Public Hearing and Action:
March 11, 2025.
ORD 25-0058.C.
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Memo
Ordinance
Planning Commission Minutes
County Staff Report
Petition to Rezone
Location Map
Zoning Map
Future Land Use Map
Zoning Exhibit
Attachments:
9. Public Hearings and Second Readings:
Second Reading and Action on Ordinance 25-004, an Ordinance
Amending Section 62-86 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Brookings, South Dakota, to provide for removal of the Designation of "No
Mow May" in the City of Brookings, South Dakota.
ORD 25-0049.A.
Memo
Ordinance
Presentation
Attachments:
Action: Motion, Request Public Comment, Roll Call
Legislative History
2/11/25 City Council read into the record
10. Other Business:
Action on Resolution 25-019, a Resolution Providing for the Creation of
Tax Increment Financing District #17.
RES 25-01910.A.
Memo
Resolution
Minutes
Notice
Map
Attachments:
Action: Motion, Request Public Comment, Roll Call
Action on Resolution 25-020, a Resolution Approving Tax Increment
Financing District #17 Project Plan.
RES 25-02010.B.
Memo
Resolution
Minutes
Project Plan
Attachments:
Action: Motion, Request Public Comment, Roll Call
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City of Brookings Progress Report.ID 25-009811.
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.
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
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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 25-0096,Version:1
Action to approve City Council meeting minutes.
Attachments:
02/11/2025 City Council Minutes
02/18/2025 City Council Study Session Minutes
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BROOKINGS CITY COUNCIL
February 11, 2025 (unapproved)
The Brookings City Council held a meeting on Tuesday, February 11, 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, Holly Tilton Byrne, and Nick
Wendell. City Manager Paul Briseno, City Attorney Steve Britzman, and City Clerk
Bonnie Foster were also present.
Agenda. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by Council
Member Specker, that the agenda be approved. The motion carried by the following
vote: Yes: 7 - Avery, Doran, Niemeyer, Rasmussen, Specker, Tilton Byrne, and
Wendell.
Consent Agenda. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by
Council Member Specker, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the
following vote: Yes: 7 - Avery, Doran, Niemeyer, Rasmussen, Specker, Tilton Byrne,
and Wendell.
A. Action to approve the January 28, 2025 City Council Minutes.
B. Action on Temporary Alcohol / Special Event Alcoholic Beverage Licenses
from existing alcohol license holders: Sodexo Catering (Licenses RB-28249 and
RW -28251): SDSU TL25-021; SDSU TL25-020; SDSU TL25-022; SDSU TL25-023;
SDSU TL25-024: SDSU TL25-025.
C. Action to abate property taxes in the amount of $615.41 for Parcel #40960-
11050-232-15. Address: 1120 Western Avenue, Brookings. Legal description:
Outlot 2 in the SW ¼ of the NW ¼ Section 23-110-50.
D. Action to abate property taxes in the amount of $4,342.89 for Parcel #40473-
00300-000-10. Address: 900 20th Street South, Brookings. Legal description:
Block 3B, Prairie Hills Addition, except Platted Area.
E. Action on Resolution 25-011, a Resolution Designating Vote Center locations,
and the Appointment of Election Superintendents and Deputies for the April 8,
2025 Combined Municipal / School Board Election.
RESOLUTION 25-011 - RESOLUTION DESIGNATING VOTE CENTER LOCATIONS,
AND THE APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION WORKERS FOR THE APRIL 8, 2025
COMBINED MUNICIPAL / SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION
WHEREAS, a City of Brookings Combined Municipal / School Board Election will be
held on April 8, 2025; and
WHEREAS, as required by SDCL 9-13-16.1, the governing body must appoint Election
Superintendents, Deputies, and other workers, and set their rate of compensation; and
WHEREAS, as required by SDCL 12-14-1, the governing body must designate the Vote
Center locations; and
WHEREAS, the following election workers are hereby appointed at the following rates of
compensation: Superintendents $15.50 per hour; Deputies $15.00 per hour; Election
Training $25.00 flat fee; Resolution Board $20.00 per hour, or $50.00 flat fee if less than
2 hours; On-Call Workers $50.00 flat fee; and Election Night Worker $50.00 flat fee.
VOTE CENTER 1 – Brookings Activity Center, 320 5th Avenue: Superintendent Norma
Linn, and Deputies Mardell Colbeck, Diane Spencer, Barb Crosser, and Barb Meyer.
VOTE CENTER 2 – Bethel Baptist Church, 714 17th Avenue South: Superintendent Sue
Knutzen, and Deputies Janet Fergen, Kathy Waddell, David Wells, and Cherie
Anderson.
VOTE CENTER 3 – Holy Life Tabernacle Church, 241 Mustang Pass: Superintendent
Bobbe Bartley, and Deputies Ellen Herrboldt, and Diane DeGroot.
VOTE CENTER 4 – Impact Church, 201 E. Pine Street, Aurora, SD: Superintendent
Cathy Enlow, and Deputies Kari Stevens and Linda Schamp.
EARLY/ABSENTEE VOTE CENTER – City & County Government Center, 520 3rd
Street – Superintendents Peggy Whalen and Diane Spencer.
ABSENTEE VOTE CENTER PROCESSING – City & County Government Center, 520
3rd Street, Room 300: Superintendent Sue Sackman, and Deputies Judi Dezeeuw, and
Dorothy Bos.
RESOLUTION BOARD – Superintendents David Peterson and Larry Hult.
ON-CALL / ALTERNATES: Deb Waltman and Cheryl Holen
ELECTION NIGHT WORKER – Terry Heidemann.
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 and Rasmussen. A Brookings Health Systems Board of
Trustees report was given by Council Member Doran.
FIRST READING – Ordinance 25-004. Introduction and first reading was held on
Ordinance 25-004, an Ordinance Amending Section 62-86 of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Brookings, South Dakota, to provide for removal of the Designation of "No
Mow May" in the City of Brookings, South Dakota. Second Reading: February 25,
2025.
Ordinance 25-002. A public hearing was held on Ordinance 25-002, an Ordinance
Amending Chapter 94, pertaining to the creation of a new zoning district, Civic District,
and associated supplemental regulations. A motion was made by Council Member
Tilton Byrne, seconded by Council Member Specker, that Ordinance 25-002, be
approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Avery, Doran, Niemeyer,
Rasmussen, Specker, Tilton Byrne, and Wendell.
Resolution 25-013. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by
Council Member Specker, that Resolution 25-013, a Resolution Authorizing the Naming
of Market Street and Prime Place, be tabled. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Avery, Doran, Niemeyer, Rasmussen, Specker, Tilton Byrne, and Wendell.
Resolution 25-014. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by
Council Member Doran, that Resolution 25-014, a Resolution designating the City of
Brookings as a Bee City USA Affiliate, be approved. The motion carried by the
following vote: Yes: 7 - Avery, Doran, Niemeyer, Rasmussen, Specker, Tilton Byrne,
and Wendell.
RESOLUTION 25-014 - A RESOLUTION OF BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
CITY COUNCIL DESIGNATING BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA AS A BEE CITY
USA® AFFILIATE.
WHEREAS, the mission of BEE CITY USA is to galvanize communities to sustain
pollinators, responsible for the reproduction of almost 90% of the world's flowering plant
species, by providing them with healthy habitat, rich in a variety of native plants and free
to nearly free of pesticides; and
WHEREAS, thanks to the more than 3,600 species of native bees in the United States,
along with introduced honey bees, we have very diverse dietary choices rich in fruits,
nuts, and vegetables; and
WHEREAS, bees and other pollinators have experienced population declines due to a
combination of habitat loss, poor nutrition, pesticides (including insecticides, fungicides,
and herbicides), parasites, diseases, and climate change; and
WHEREAS, pollinator-friendly communities can benefit local and regional economies
through healthier ecosystems, increased vegetable and fruit crop yields, and increased
demand for pollinator-friendly plant materials from local growers; and
WHEREAS, ideal pollinator-friendly habitat (A) is comprised of mostly native
wildflowers, grasses, vines, shrubs, and trees blooming in succession throughout the
growing season to provide diverse and abundant nectar and pollen, since many wild
pollinators prefer or depend on the native plants with which they co-adapted; (B) is free
to nearly free of pesticides, as many pesticides can harm pollinators and/or their habitat;
(C) comprises undisturbed spaces (leaf and brush piles, unmown fields or field margins,
fallen trees and other dead wood) for nesting and overwintering; and (D) provides
connectivity between habitat areas to support pollinator movement and resilience; and
WHEREAS, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a long-term approach to maintaining
healthy landscapes and facilities that minimizes risks to people and the environment by:
identifying and removing the causes of pest problems rather than only attacking the
symptoms (the pests); employing pests' natural enemies along with cultural,
mechanical, and physical controls when prevention is not enough; and using pesticides
only when no other method is feasible or effective; and
WHEREAS, supporting pollinators fosters broad-based community engagement in
environmental awareness and sustainability; and
WHEREAS, Brookings, South Dakota should be certified a BEE CITY USA community
because of the City’s commitment to sustainability as showcased through the extensive
annual plantings across town that support pollinators, commitment to expanding upon
the four pollinator sites currently in existence, and more than forty acres of City owned
no-mow areas; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED in order to enhance understanding among
local government staff and the public about the vital role pollinators play and what each
of us can do to sustain them, Brookings, South Dakota chooses to support and
encourage healthy pollinator habitat creation and enhancement, resolving as follows:
1. The City of Brookings Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department is hereby
designated as the BEE CITY USA sponsor.
2. The Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Director is designated as the BEE CITY
USA Liaison.
3. Facilitation of Brookings, South Dakota’s BEE CITY USA program is assigned to
the City of Brookings Sustainability Council.
4. The City of Brookings Sustainability Council is authorized to and shall:
a. Celebration: Host or co-host at least one educational event or pollinator
habitat planting or restoration each year to showcase Brookings, South
Dakota’s commitment to raising awareness of pollinator conservation and
expanding pollinator health and habitat.
b. Publicity & Information: Install and maintain at least one authorized BEE CITY
USA street sign in a prominent location, and create and maintain a webpage
on the Brookings, South Dakota’s website which includes, at minimum a copy
of this resolution and links to the national BEE CITY USA website; contact
information for your BEE CITY USA Liaison and Committee; reports of the
pollinator-friendly activities the community has accomplished the previous
year(s); and your recommended native plant species list and integrated pest
management plan.
c. Habitat: Develop and implement a program to create or expand pollinator -
friendly habitat on public and private land, which includes, but is not limited to
identifying and inventorying Brookings’ real property that can be enhanced
with pollinator-friendly plantings; creating a recommended locally native plant
list to include wildflowers, grasses, vines, shrubs, and trees and a list of local
suppliers for those species; and, tracking (by square footage and/or acreage)
annual area of pollinator habitat created or enhanced.
d. Pollinator-Friendly Pest Management: Create and adopt an integrated pest
management (IPM) plan designed to prevent pest problems, reduce pesticide
use, and expand the use of non-chemical pest management methods.
e. Policy & Plans: Establish an initiative through the City of Brookings’s Strategic
Plan which acknowledges and commits the City of Brookings to the BEE
CITY USA designation and review the Strategic Plan and other relevant
documents to consider improvements to pest management policies and
practices as they relate to pollinator conservation, identify appropriate
locations for pollinator-friendly plantings, and consider other appropriate
measures.
f. Renewal: After completing the first calendar year as a BEE CITY USA
affiliate, each February, apply for renewal of Brookings, South Dakota’s BEE
CITY USA designation following the format provided by BEE CITY USA,
including a report of the previous year’s BEE CITY USA activities, and paying
the renewal fee-based Brookings, South Dakota’s population.
Adjourn. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by Council
Member Doran, that this meeting be adjourned at 6:38 p.m. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
CITY OF BROOKINGS, SD
Oepke G. Niemeyer, Mayor
ATTEST:
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
BROOKINGS CITY COUNCIL
February 18, 2025 (unapproved)
The Brookings City Council held a Study Session on Tuesday, February 18, 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, Holly Tilton Byrne,
and Nick Wendell. City Manager Paul Briseno, City Attorney Steve Britzman, and City
Clerk Bonnie Foster were also present.
Agenda. A motion was made by Council Member Wendell, seconded by Council
Member Tilton Byrne, that the agenda be approved. The motion carried by the following
vote: Yes: 7 - Avery, Doran, Niemeyer, Rasmussen, Specker, Tilton Byrne, and
Wendell.
Presentation: Development Districts and Overlays. Mike Struck, Community
Development Director, led a discussion providing an overview of the Commercial
Corridor Overlay District, Planned Development Districts, and Tax Increment Financing
Districts.
Adjourn. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by Council
member Wendell, that this meeting be adjourned at 6:55 PM. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
CITY OF BROOKINGS, SD
Oepke G. Niemeyer, Mayor
ATTEST:
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
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 25-017,Version:1
Action on Resolution 25-017, a Resolution Authorizing the SD State Department of Transportation to
include the City of Brookings in the Bridge Reinspection Program.
Summary and Recommended Action:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed Resolution which will authorize the SD Department of
Transportation (SDDOT) to retain the services of Civil Design Inc. for the 2025 City of Brookings
Bridge Inspection Program.
Attachments:
Memo
Resolution
Map
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City Council Agenda Item Memo
From: Charles Richter, City Engineer
Council Meeting: February 25, 2025
Subject: Resolution 25-017: Bridge Reinspection Program
Presenter: Charles Richter, City Engineer
Summary and Recommended Action:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed Resolution authorizing the SD Department
of Transportation (SDDOT) to retain the services of Civil Design Inc. for the 2025 City of
Brookings Bridge Inspection Program.
Item Details:
SDDOT manages the Bridge Inspection Program as part of the National Bridge
Inspection Standards (NBIS) Program. All bridges and box culverts in the program are
required to be inspected at intervals not to exceed two (2) years, with the exception of
reinforced concrete box culverts that meet specific criteria. The City of Brookings has
three bridges scheduled for inspection in 2025 (see attached map).
The City adheres to the NBIS standards so Federal Bridge Replacement Funds can be
utilized to hire consultants for the inspections. The proposed Resolution will authorize
SDDOT to secure federal approvals and make the payments to the consultant for
inspection services. The total cost to inspect the three bridges is estimated at $6,000.
SDDOT will fund 80% ($4,800) from the Federal Bridge Replacement Funds and the
City will fund 20% ($1,200) from the City’s Storm Drainage Fund.
The City is recommending Civil Design Inc. (CDI) as the consultant for this project. CDI
has conducted the City’s bridge inspections since 2017 and their staff is familiar with the
structures.
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:
None.
Supporting Documentation:
Resolution
Map
RESOLUTION 25-017
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SOUTH DAKOTA STATE DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION TO INCLUDE THE CITY OF THE BROOKINGS IN THE BRIDGE
REINSPECTION PROGRAM
\WHEREAS, 23 CFR 650, Subpart C, requires initial inspection of all bridges and re-
inspection at intervals, not to exceed two years, with the exception of reinforced
concrete box culverts that meet specific criteria. These culverts are inspected at
intervals not to exceed four years; and
WHEREAS, South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) administers the
Bridge Inspection Program, utilizing funds from the Federal Bridge Replacement
Program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brookings is desirous of participating in the Bridge Inspection
Program using Federal Bridge Replacement Funds.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City of Brookings hereby requests that
SDDOT hire Civil Design Inc. for the inspection work and secure Federal approvals,
make payments to Civil Design Inc. for inspection services rendered, and bill the City for
20% of the cost. The City will be responsible for the required 20% matching funds.
Passed and Approved this 25th day of February, 2025.
CITY OF BROOKINGS, SD
_________________________
Oepke G. Niemeyer, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
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 25-018,Version:1
Action on Resolution 25-018, a Resolution Removing Uncollectible, Delinquent Accounts from the
Records.
Summary and Recommended Action:
Staff recommends approval on this resolution to write off uncollectible Accounts Receivable at the
Brookings Regional Landfill in the amount of $409.35.
Attachments:
Memo
Resolution
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City Council Agenda Item Memo
From: Ashley Rentsch, Finance Director
Council Meeting: February 25, 2025
Subject: Resolution 25-018: Landfill A/R Write-Off
Presenter: Ashley Rentsch, Finance Director
Summary and Recommended Action:
Staff recommends approval on the proposed resolution to write off uncollectible
Accounts Receivable at the Brookings Regional Landfill in the amount of $409.35.
Item Details:
City staff examines accounts receivable annually to determine whether amounts should
be written off as uncollectible. This resolution removes outstanding landfill fees that
have been deemed uncollectible after reasonable collection efforts have been made.
Parlly Group of Flandreau, SD has two outstanding invoices at the Brookings Region al
Landfill as follows:
Invoice 104205, dated 12/4/2023 for November 2023 landfill charges in the
amount of $101.53
Invoice 105104, dated 12/31/2023 for December 2023 landfill charges in the
amount of $307.82
Staff sends up to three (3) notices and makes phone calls in order to collect past due
amounts. There has been no response from the customer, and the customer is no
longer able to charge at the Landfill.
Legal Consideration:
Per SDCL 9-22-4, Every municipality may assign for collection any or all delinquent
accounts receivable. After reasonable collection efforts the governing body may
determine an account is uncollectible, and by formal action, direct the uncollectible
amount be removed from the records and disclosed on that year's financial report.
Evidence of the debt removed from the records by the formal action of the governing
body shall be retained by the municipality to support possible subsequent collection of
that debt.
Strategic Plan Consideration:
Fiscal Responsibility – The City of Brookings will responsibly manage resources through
transparency, efficiency, equity, and exceptional customer service.
Financial Consideration:
This action will remove these uncollectible amounts from Accounts Receivable in the
Solid Waste Disposal Fund, providing a more accurate balance of what the City expects
to collect.
Supporting Documentation:
Resolution
RESOLUTION 25-018
A RESOLUTION REMOVING UNCOLLECTIBLE, DELINQUENT
ACCOUNTS FROM THE RECORDS.
WHEREAS, the City has attempted by reasonable means to collect the outstanding
accounts receivable on the below-listed accounts; and
W HEREAS, the City considers the accounts outstanding for more than one year to be
“uncollectible” for purposes of disclosing the financial statements of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City may continue efforts to collect such “uncollectible” debt;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Brookings hereby authorizes
the removal of the following accounts as uncollectible pursuant to SDCL 9-22-4 and
authorizes the disclosure of the same on the annual financial reports:
Customer
Name
Department/Fund Reason Amount
Parlly Group Solid Waste Disposal Exhausted Collection Efforts $409.35
Passed and Approved this 25th day of February, 2025.
CITY OF BROOKINGS, SD
________________________________
Oepke G. Niemeyer, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________________
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
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 25-0103,Version:1
Action to abate property taxes in the amount of $1,078.43 for Parcel #40385-00200-005-05, also
known as 125 Jefferson Avenue. Legal description: South 70 of Lot 5, Block 2, Morningside
Addition.
Summary and Recommended Action:
The County Assessor recommends approval to abate a portion of the property taxes in the amount of
$1,078.43 for 125 Jefferson Avenue. Legal description: South 70 of Lot 5, Block 2, Morningside
Addition. Parcel #40385-00200-005-05. The applicant qualifies for the Assessment Freeze for the
Elderly and Disabled, but missed the deadlines as prescribed in SDCL 10-6A-4.
Fiscal Impact:
The property tax revenue will be reduced by $1,078.43.
Attachments:
Abatement Application
Location Map
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File #:ID 25-0104,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: February 25, 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 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.
Licenses issued are event specific, and the event duration cannot exceed 15 days.
Staff requests approval for the following special event / temporary alcoholic beverage
licenses from Sodexo Catering (License Holder RB-28249 and RW -28251):
SDSU TL25-026: August 9, 2025 – Selleck Wedding (DJD Stadium Club 71)
SDSU TL25-027: March 25, 2025 – First Premier Event (DJD Stadium Club 71)
SDSU TL25-028: April 25, 2025 – Lincoln Day Dinner (DJD Stadium Club 71)
SDSU TL25-029: April 3, 2025 – Taste of Brookings (DJD Stadium Club 71)
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
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File #:ID 25-0105,Version:1
Action to cancel the March 18, 2025 City Council Study Session.
Summary and Recommended Action:
Staff recommends cancellation of the March 18, 2025 Study Session, due to no items being
scheduled.
Any meeting of the City Council may be cancelled in advance by a majority vote of the City Council.
The Mayor may cancel a meeting in the case of an emergency, when a majority of the members have
confirmed in writing their unavailability to attend a meeting, when there is not a quorum at the start of
the meeting, or when the agenda is such that cancelling the meeting would not interfere with the
normal operations of the City. The City Council must meet regularly; however, at least once each
month. Cancelled meetings will be noted on the agenda and posted for the public.
This provides public notice of the change to the City Council meeting calendar.
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Recognition of Council Member Andrew Rasmussen.
Summary:
Recognition of Council Member Andrew Rasmussen for his 2 years of service to the City of
Brookings.
Council Member Andrew Rasmussen has served the City of Brookings in a variety of leadership
roles:
·City Council Member: May 2023 - February 25, 2025
·Brookings Municipal Utilities Board Ex-Officio Member: May 2023 - May 2024
·Brookings Health System Board of Trustees Ex-Officio Member: May 2024 - February 2025
·SDSU Student Senate Ex-Officio Member: May 2024 - February 2025
Notable projects Council Member Rasmussen has been involved in during his time in office:
·Implementation of Downtown Incentive Programs (2025)
·Energy Efficiency Project (2024-2025)
·Fire Department SCBA replacement (2024)
·Historic Pioneer Park Bandshell Restoration (2024)
·Development of (8) Hillcrest Park Pickleball Courts (2024)
·Police Dept. - acquired a command trailer (2024)
·Police Dept. - development of the Community Service Unit (2023)
·Ivy Center Renovation (2024-2025)
·Childcare Facilities Expansion partnership with BEDC, Brookings School District, and Boys &
Girls Club (2024-2025)
·Prairie Hills Trail Phase 1 & 2 (2024-2025)
·Creation of Tax Improvement Financing District #13 - Brookings Marketplace (2024-2025)
·Creation of Tax Improvement Financing District #16 - Solventum expansion (2024-2025)
·City Council Strategic Plan (2024)
·Library and Activity Center Renovation Exploration Project (2023-2024)
·Downtown Brookings Master Plan (2023-2024)
·20th Street Corridor continued development (2023-ongoing)
·Police Dept. - Implementation of promotional process to Corporal rank (2023)
·Creation of Tax Increment Financing District #14 - Branch Creek Development (up to 160
workforce housing units) (2023)
·Fire Department - replaced Engine #2 (2023)
·Creation of Tax Increment Financing District #15 - Trails Head Development (workforce
housing and economic development) (2023)
·Fire Department Training Tower in (2023)
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·22nd Avenue Project - Phase 2 (2023)
·Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) received - $1.6 million to assist with
construction of a facility housing local non-profits (United Way / Food Pantry / Backback
Project / Senior Boxes Program / Healthline Center) (2022-2023)
·Union Contract Negotiations (2022-2025 - 3 year agreement)
·Pheasant Nest Condos workforce housing (2022-2024)
·I-29 Interchange / 20th Street South (2021-2022-2023)
·Continued Navigation of COVID-19
·Armory Renovation & Hotel Project (2019-ongoing)
Thank you Andrew for your service to the City of Brookings!
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File #:ID 25-0044,Version:1
Presentation: City of Brookings Employee Service Awards Recognition.
Summary:
There were 21 City of Brookings employees recognized with Service Awards in 2024. These
employees will not be present at the City Council meeting.
Attachments:
Longevity List
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2024 Longevity Awards by Department
City Administration
Bonnie Foster, 20 years of service
Jacob Meshke, 5 years of service
Community Development
Patrick Ammann, 25 years of service
Mike Struck, 15 years of service
Fire Dept.
Pete Bolzer, 25 years of service
Human Resources
Casey Ball, 5 years of service
Nancy Olson, 5 years of service
Library
Mikaela Neubauer, 5 years of service
Parks, Recreation & Forestry
Peyton Schultz, 5 years of service
Police
Seth Bonnema, 10 years of service
Geoffrey Pollman, 10 years of service
Nathan Bowden, 5 years of service
James DeBough, 5 years of service
Ronda May, 5 years of service
Public Works – Engineering Division
Sean Doremus, 5 years of service
Lucas Dahl, 5 years of service
Public Works – Street Division
Kurth Athey, 20 years of service
Todd Johnson, 15 years of service
Todd Smidt, 15 years of service
Zachoriah Thelen, 5 years of service
Derk Hartenhoff, 5 years of service
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File #:ID 25-0097,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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Discussion and Possible Action on the 2025 Outside Agency Funding Recommendations.
Summary and Recommended Action:
The 2025 outside agency funding recommendations are presented to the City Council for final action.
Approximately $263,715 was budgeted for social service agencies. Staff recommends approval.
Attachments:
Memo
2025 Funding Recommendation
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From: Paul M. Briseno, City Manager
Council Meeting: February 25, 2025
Subject: 2025 Outside Agency Funding Recommendations
Presenter(s): Paul M. Briseno, City Manager
Heidi Gullickson, United Way Director
Summary and Recommended Action:
The 2025 outside agency funding recommendations are presented to the City Council
for final action. Approximately $263,715 was budgeted for social service agencies.
Staff recommends approval.
Item Details:
Annually, the City Council commits a portion of the budget to outside agency funding
based on policy. The Council approved $263,715 in 2025’s budget for outside agency
funding. The increase from the 2024 funding level of $258,035 meets the requirements
of City Council funding of outside agencies.
The United Way received all city social service requests.
The 2025 City funding request for social service agencies is $473,500 from 16 local
agencies. Each agency’s request and recommended funding levels are attached to this
document. The United Way committee reviewed applications, and an impact rubric
assisted in providing a recommendation. Food security and rental assistance were
prioritized this past year based on community need.
Legal Consideration:
There are no legal considerations at this time.
Strategic Plan Consideration:
This action aligns with the City Council’s Strategic area of Fiscal Responsibility –
financial transparency, service delivery, service level, and outside agency funding. It
also achieves a Safe, Inclusive, and Connected Community.
Financial Consideration:
The Council budgeted $263,715 for social services efforts.
Supporting Documentation:
2025 Funding Recommendation
City of Brookings
Amount to allocate 2023 - 2024 $ 258,035
Amount to allocate 2024 - 2025 $ 263,715
2023 2024
Funding Funding
BATA Transportation $98,000 $96,810 $115,000 $89,500
Brookings Area Crime Stoppers Safety $600 $500 $1,000 $1,000
Habitat for Humanity Affordable Housing $9,800 $9,500 $50,000 $7,000
Boys & Girls Club of Brookings Youth Development $60,500 $59,325 $70,000 $52,500
Great After School Place Youth Development $3,900 $3,100 $25,000 $4,100
Brookings County Youth Mentoring Youth Development $5,900 $5,700 $8,000 $5,700
Margo's Place (Domestic Abuse Shelter)Health $13,700 $13,000 $20,000 $14,000
E.C. CASA Health $1,900 $1,700 $5,000 $1,700
Brookings Backpack Project Health $11,800 $11,500 $10,000 $10,000
Food Pantry Health $14,500 $14,200 $20,000 $14,200
Feeding Brookings Health $14,500 $14,200 $25,000 $14,200
Brookings Behavioral Health & Wellness Health No request $14,250 $50,000 $14,250
Avera Behavioral Health Health $14,680 $14,250 $40,000 $14,250
Lutheran Social Services Health $2,700 $4,500 $1,500
Harvest Table Health $10,000 $4,815
Salvation Army Health $20,000 $15,000
Total $252,480 $258,035 $473,500 $263,715
Agency Name/Program Impact Area 2025 Funding
Request
2025 Funding
Recommendation
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File #:ORD 25-007,Version:1
Introduction and First Reading on Ordinance 25-007, an Ordinance Authorizing Budget Amendment
No. 1 to the 2025 Budget. Second Reading: March 11, 2025.
Summary and Recommended Action:
Staff recommends approval on Budget Amendment No. 1 to carry forward budget authority and
surplus funds from 2024 for expenses to be incurred in 2025 and account for the 2024 Dacotah Bank
Center budget variance.
Attachments:
Memo
Ordinance
Detail by Account
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City Council Agenda Item Memo
From: Ashley Rentsch, Finance Director
Council Meeting: February 25, 2025 / March 11, 2025
Subject: Ordinance 25-007: Amendment No. 1 to the 2025 Budget
Presenter: Ashley Rentsch, Finance Director
Summary and Recommended Action:
Staff recommends approval on Budget Amendment No. 1 to carry forward budget
authority and surplus funds from 2024 for expenses to be incurred in 2025 and account
for the 2024 Dacotah Bank Center budget variance.
Item Details:
City of Brookings staff continually monitors departmental budgets and brings
amendments to the City Council as necessary to account for circumstances not
anticipated in the originally adopted appropriation ordinance. This ensures compliance
with state and local laws and maintains transparency regarding the City’s operational
and capital needs. This ordinance carries forwards 2024 budgeted amounts for
expenses to be incurred in 2025, due to project timing or surplus allocation to account
for pricing changes or priority initiatives. A budget transfer from the 3B Tax Fund to the
Dacotah Bank Center will account the final budget variance. A transfer of $650,000
from TIF 11 revenues to the CIP Fund will be added for costs associated with the 20 th
Street South shared use path project which is now expected to be completed this year.
The attached detail by account provides additional information regarding the projects
and initiatives included in this amendment.
Legal Consideration:
Per SDCL 9-21-7, supplemental appropriations are allowed and necessary when funds
are available and are required to meet expenditure obligations.
Strategic Plan Consideration:
Fiscal Responsibility – The City of Brookings will responsibly manage resources through
transparency, efficiency, equity, and exceptional customer service.
Financial Consideration:
This ordinance carries forward previously budgeted amounts and budget surplus and
impacts the various types of funds in the 2025 Budget as follows:
General Fund Increase: $696,468.18
CIP Fund Increase: $7,342,505.05
Special Revenue Funds Increase: $464,067.00
Capital Project Funds Increase: $1,112,100.00
Enterprise Funds Expenditure Increase: $4,399,191.00
Enterprise Funds Revenue Increase: $1,569,412.00
Transfers between funds: $932,452.95
Supporting Documentation:
Ordinance
Detail by Account
ORDINANCE 25-007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING BUDGET AMENDMENT NO. 1
TO THE 2025 BUDGET
BE IT ORDAINED by the City of Brookings, South Dakota:
WHEREAS, State Law (SDCL 9-21-7) and the City Charter (4.06 (a)) permit
supplemental appropriations provided there are sufficient funds and revenues available
to pay the appropriation when it comes due.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council that the City Manager be
authorized to make the following budget adjustments to the 2025 budget:
General Fund
Dept./Fund Budgetary
Account Account Description Increase/(Decrease)
Amount
City Clerk 101-403-5-425-01 Maintenance Office Equipment 8,443.18
City Clerk 101-403-5-101-04 Overtime Pay 150.00
Non-Departmental 101-405-5-121-11 Retirement Payout Contingency 85,000.00
Non-Departmental 101-405-5-422-03 Consulting/Engineering 350,000.00
Non-Departmental 101-405-5-429-09 Miscellaneous 12,500.00
City Manager 101-406-5-101-00 Regular Pay 25,100.00
City Manager 101-406-5-121-09 Retirement 4,700.00
City Manager 101-406-5-920-00 Furniture & Equipment 4,500.00
Human Resources 101-414-5-422-03 Consulting/Engineering 14,194.00
Finance 101-415-5-422-07 Contracted Services 10,000.00
IT 101-416-5-422-02 Contracted Services 8,921.00
IT 101-416-5-422-07 Software Services 8,200.00
IT 101-416-5-428-01 Telephone 6,800.00
IT 101-416-5-940-00 Other Capital - IT 3,700.00
IT 101-416-5-950-01 Capital Less than $5,000 - IT 1,100.00
Government Buildings 101-417-5-911-00 Buildings & Structures 7,296.00
Fire 101-422-5-425-05 Maintenance Buildings 25,000.00
Public Works 101-430-5-920-00 Furniture & Equipment 31,100.00
Street Division 101-431-5-425-06 Maintenance Radio 3,450.00
Street Division 101-431-5-426-03 General Supplies 5,000.00
Street Division 101-431-5-428-03 Street Lights & Traffic Signal 36,578.00
Street Division 101-431-5-930-00 Machinery & Auto Equipment 15,000.00
Buildings & Structures 101-447-5-911-00 Buildings & Structures 4,000.00
Larson Ice Center 101-453-5-920-00 Furniture & Equipment 5,500.00
General Fund, Continued
Dept./Fund Budgetary
Account Account Description Increase/(Decrease)
Amount
Library 101-455-5-425-05 Maintenance Buildings 8,700.00
Library 101-455-5-950-04 Audio/Visual Material 320.00
Appropriations/Subsidies 101-495-5-856-19 Human Rights Commission 7,465.00
Appropriations/Subsidies 101-495-5-856-20 Disability Awareness Committee 943.00
Appropriations/Subsidies 101-495-5-856-21 Sustainability Committee 2,808.00
$ 696,468.18
CIP Fund
Dept./Fund Budgetary
Account Account Description Increase/(Decrease)
Amount
CIP 213-405-5-911-00 Buildings Sinking Fund $ 834,549.00
CIP 213-405-5-940-01 IT/Other Buildings 1,768,956.05
CIP 213-422-5-970-02 Equipment - Fire Dept. 700,000.00
CIP 213-430-5-960-03 Public Works - Street Overlay 1,189,500.00
CIP 213-431-5-970-02 Street - Equipment 1,126,000.00
CIP 213-431-5-970-03 Street - Facilities 75,000.00
CIP 213-450-5-960-03 Trails 703,500.00
CIP 213-450-5-970-03 Park & Rec -Facilities 945,000.00
$ 7,342,505.05
Special Revenue Funds
Dept./Fund Budgetary Account Account Description Increase/(Decrease)
Amount
Dacotah Bank Center 224-000-5-940-01 Capital $ 250,967.00
Storm Drainage 282-000-5-422-03 Consulting 12,100.00
Storm Drainage 282-000-5-980-00 Storm Sewer Improvements 201,000.00
$ 464,067.00
Capital Project Funds
Dept./Fund Budgetary Account Account Description Increase/(Decrease)
Amount
TIF 1/University Blvd. 514-000-5-429-09 Other Project Expenses $ 15,200.00
20th Street Interchange 528-000-5-422-03 Consulting & Engineering 448,400.00
TIF 9/Detention Basin 534-000-5-422-03 Consulting & Engineering 19,000.00
TIF 9/Detention Basin 534-000-5-433-01 Project Expenses 259,500.00
Public Safety Center 531-000-5-422-03 Consulting & Engineering 370,000.00
$ 1,112,100.00
Enterprise Funds
Dept./Fund Budgetary
Account Account Description Increase/(Decrease)
Amount
Airport 606-000-5-970-00 Runway Improvements $ 27,000.00
Airport (Grant Revenue) 606-000-4-334-09 Grants 1,569,412.00
Airport 606-000-5-940-00 Capital 1,644,800.00
Edgebrook Golf Course 607-000-5-940-00 Other Capital 818,000.00
Edgebrook Golf Course 604-000-5-424-01 Equipment Rental 15,360.00
SW Collections 612-000-5-425-03 Maintenance Trucks 20,000.00
SW Collections 612-000-5-426-17 Uniforms 3,368.00
SW Collections 612-000-5-940-00 Other Capital 77,500.00
SW Landfill 625-000-5-422-07 Contracting Services 44,000.00
SW Landfill 625-000-5-422-08 Computer Services 28,965.00
SW Landfill 625-000-5-426-17 Uniforms 2,698.00
SW Landfill 625-000-5-911-00 Buildings & Structures 1,687,500.00
SW Landfill 625-000-5-920-00 Furniture & Equipment 30,000.00
Revenue:
$ 4,399,191.00
$ 1,569,412.00
Transfers Between Funds
Dept./Fund Budgetary
Account Account Description Increase/(Decrease)
Amount
CIP 213-440-7-899-03 Transfer Out - DBC $ 250,967.00
Dacotah Bank Center 224-000-6-700-04 Transfer In - CIP 250,967.00
Dacotah Bank Center 284-000-7-899-03 Transfer Out - DBC 31,485.95
Dacotah Bank Center 284-000-6-700-13 Transfer In - 3B 31,485.95
TIF 11 324-000-7-899-00 Transfer Out - CIP 650,000
CIP 213-000-6-700-03 Transfer In - TIF 11 650,000
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
FIRST READING: February 25, 2025
SECOND READING: March 11, 2025
PUBLISHED:
CITY OF BROOKINGS, SD
_______________________________
Oepke G. Niemeyer, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
Dept./Fund Budgetary Account Account DescriptionIncrease/(Decrease) AmountPurposeCity Clerk101‐403‐5‐425‐01 Maintenance Office Equipment8,443.18 Furniture Purchased in 2024/Arrived in 2025City Clerk101‐403‐5‐101‐04 Overtime Pay150.00 Adding funds to ensure adequate budgetNon‐Departmental 101‐405‐5‐121‐11 Retirement Payout Contingency85,000.00 Replenished contingency to $85,000 for anticipated retirements. Non‐Departmental 101‐405‐5‐422‐03 Consulting/Engineering350,000.00 Shady Acres Remediation ‐ Funds not used in 2024 ‐ Anticipated in 2025. Non‐Departmental 101‐405‐5‐429‐09 Miscellaneous12,500.00 Employee Appreciation Luncheon, Logo ClothingCity Manager101‐406‐5‐101‐00 Regular Pay25,100.00 Adjust City Manager Salary to ActualCity Manager101‐406‐5‐121‐09 Retirement4,700.00 Adjust City Manager Salary to ActualCity Manager101‐406‐5‐920‐00 Furniture & Equipment4,500.00 PIO Office FurnitureHuman Resources 101‐414‐5‐422‐03 Consulting/Engineering14,194.00 Employee SurveyFinance101‐415‐5‐422‐07 Contracted Services10,000.00 Increase budget for Springbrook SoftwareIT101‐416‐5‐422‐02 Contracted Services8,921.00 Active Directory Domain MigrationIT101‐416‐5‐422‐07 Software Services8,200.00 2FA Application for Police DepartmentIT101‐416‐5‐428‐01 Telephone6,800.00 2FA Application for Police DepartmentIT101‐416‐5‐940‐00 Other Capital ‐ IT3,700.00 Backup Server ExpensesIT101‐416‐5‐950‐01 Capital Less than $5,000 ‐ IT1,100.00 Backup Server ExpensesGovernment Buildings 101‐417‐5‐911‐00 Buildings & Structures7,296.00 Conference Room 240/241 Upgrades Fire101‐422‐5‐425‐05 Maintenance Buildings25,000.00 Emergency Generator Public Works101‐430‐5‐920‐00 Furniture & Equipment31,100.00 Community Development/Public Works Suite RemodelStreet Division101‐431‐5‐425‐06 Maintenance Radio3,450.00 Radio replacements planned for 2024/expected in 2025Street Division101‐431‐5‐426‐03 General Supplies5,000.00 Cutting edges ordered in 2024/receiving in 2025Street Division101‐431‐5‐428‐03 Street Lights & Traffic Signal36,578.00 Camera installation and via duct projects planned for 2024/expected in 2025Street Division101‐431‐5‐930‐00 Machinery & Auto Equipment15,000.00 Compressor replacement planned in 2024/expected in 2025Buildings & Structures 101‐447‐5‐911‐00 Buildings & Structures4,000.00 emergency exit door improvementsLarson Ice Center101‐453‐5‐920‐00 Furniture & Equipment5,500.00 Exhaust fan planned in 2024/expected in 2025Library101‐455‐5‐425‐05 Maintenance Buildings8,700.00 Brick maintenance ‐ received funds from insuranceLibrary101‐455‐5‐950‐04 Audio/Visual Material320.00 Adjusting to intended budget amount. Appropriations/Subsidies 101‐495‐5‐856‐19 Human Rights Commission7,465.00 Carry forward remaining funds for DEI Action PlanAppropriations/Subsidies 101‐495‐5‐856‐20 Disability Awareness Committee943.00 ASL Class scheduled in February 2025Appropriations/Subsidies 101‐495‐5‐856‐21 Sustainability Committee2,808.00 Food Forest Fence, Bee City USA Affiliate DesignationCIP213‐405‐5‐911‐00 Buildings Sinking Fund834,549.00 Carrying forward remaining amount from 2024CIP213‐405‐5‐940‐01 IT/Other Buildings1,768,956.05 Remaining Ameresco Project, BMU Tower MoveCIP213‐422‐5‐970‐02 Equipment ‐ Fire Dept. 700,000.00 Rescue 1 ReplacementCIP213‐430‐5‐960‐03 Public Works ‐ Street Overlay1,189,500.00 12th street S. and Main Ave, 2024 Concrete Maintenance, Sidewalk & Curb replacements ‐ Multi‐year projects CIP213‐431‐5‐970‐02 Street ‐ Equipment1,126,000.00 Skid Steer, 2 Tandem Trucks, Sign Truck CIP213‐431‐5‐970‐03 Street ‐ Facilities75,000.00 West Shop Upgrades, Door replacementsCIP213‐450‐5‐960‐03 Trails703,500.00 Trail amenities that were planned for 2024/expected in 2025, 20th Street South Shared Use PathCIP213‐450‐5‐970‐03 Park & Rec ‐Facilities945,000.00 Hillcrest Pool Filter, Shop Repairs, Sarah Renee PlaygroundDacotah Bank Center 224‐000‐5‐940‐01 Capital250,967.00 Drywall, Paint, Restroom Upgrades, Exterior Secure Storage, Concrete Polish/Lobby B Remodel, CCTV Replace/ExpandStorm Drainage282‐000‐5‐422‐03 Consulting12,100.00 Ongoing engineering for permitting purposesStorm Drainage282‐000‐5‐980‐00 Storm Sewer Improvements201,000.00 Arrowhead Park Drainage, Medary Avenue Bridge TIF 1/University Blvd. 514‐000‐5‐429‐09 Other Project Expenses15,200.00 Engineering to complete project20th Street Interchange 528‐000‐5‐422‐03 Consulting & Engineering448,400.00 Additional work at the intersection of 20th Street S. and 22nd Ave. TIF 9/Detention Basin 534‐000‐5‐422‐03 Consulting & Engineering19,000.00 Contractor completing project in 2025TIF 9/Detention Basin 534‐000‐5‐433‐01 Project Expenses259,500.00 Multi‐phase project to be completed in 2025Public Safety Center 531‐000‐5‐422‐03 Consulting & Engineering370,000.00 Available funds for project planning phaseAirport606‐000‐5‐970‐00 Runway Improvements27,000.00 Runway maintenance, airfield, unexpected maintenance & repairsAirport606‐000‐4‐334‐09 Grants1,569,412.00 FAA & SDDOT Grant FundsAirport606‐000‐5‐940‐00 Capital1,644,800.00 Airport Taxiway Construction/Taxline Design and ConstructionEdgebrook Golf Course 607‐000‐5‐940‐00 Other Capital818,000.00 Water source budgeted in 2024, expected in 2025Edgebrook Golf Course 604‐000‐5‐424‐01 Equipment Rental15,360.00 Additional contract amount for golf cart rentals. SW Collections612‐000‐5‐425‐03 Maintenance Trucks20,000.00 Truck repairsSW Collections612‐000‐5‐426‐17 Uniforms3,368.00 1Q2025 Uniform PurchasesSW Collections612‐000‐5‐940‐00 Other Capital77,500.00 Lighting upgrades, cart storage areaSW Landfill625‐000‐5‐422‐07 Contracting Services44,000.00 BMU surcharge, Gap analysis, excess tires received in 2024SW Landfill625‐000‐5‐422‐08 Computer Services28,965.00 New scale software originally planned for 2024/expected in 2025SW Landfill625‐000‐5‐426‐17 Uniforms2,698.00 1Q2025 Uniform PurchasesSW Landfill625‐000‐5‐911‐00 Buildings & Structures1,687,500.00 Storage building, leachate force main, lightingSW Landfill625‐000‐5‐920‐00 Furniture & Equipment30,000.00 Utilizing savings from prior year to purchase office furniture and additional bull cages. CIP213‐440‐7‐899‐03 Transfer Out ‐ DBC250,967.00 Funds Transfer ‐ CIP to Dacotah Bank Center for carry forward requestsDacotah Bank Center 224‐000‐6‐700‐04 Transfer In ‐ CIP250,967.00 Funds Transfer ‐ CIP to Dacotah Bank Center for carry forward requests
Dept./Fund Budgetary Account Account DescriptionIncrease/(Decrease) AmountPurposeDacotah Bank Center 284‐000‐7‐899‐03 Transfer Out ‐ DBC 31,485.95 Funds Transfer ‐ 3B to Dacotah Bank Center ‐ Budget VarianceDacotah Bank Center 284‐000‐6‐700‐13 Transfer In ‐ 3B 31,485.95 Funds Transfer ‐ 3B to Dacotah Bank Center‐ Budget VarianceTIF 11 324‐000‐7‐899‐00 Transfer Out ‐ CIP 650,000.00 Funds Transfer ‐ TIF 11 to CIP ‐ 20th Street South Shared Use PathCIP 213‐000‐6‐700‐03 Transfer In ‐ TIF 11 650,000.00 Funds Transfer ‐ TIF 11 to CIP ‐ 20th Street South Shared Use Path
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 25-006,Version:1
Introduction and First Reading on Ordinance 25-006, an Ordinance pertaining to an Application for a
Conditional Use Permit to Establish a Major Home Occupation (Gunsmithing Business) in a
Residence R-1C Single-Family District (1630 Olwien Street). Public Hearing and Action: March 11,
2025.
Summary and Recommended Action:
Reid Cummings has applied for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a gun repair and cleaning
business as a Major Home Occupation in a residential district. The Development Review Team
Recommends approval with the following conditions.
·The permit is valid only for the current applicant and is non transferable
·The applicant must obtain all required state and federal licensing and submit proof of renewals
every three years
The Planning Commission voted 8-0 to recommend approval with the noted conditions.
Attachments:
Memo
Ordinance
Notice - City Council
Notice - Planning Commission
Planning Commission Minutes
Conditional Use Permit Application
Major Home Occupation Checklist
Location Map
Site Plan
Photos
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City Council Agenda Item Memo
From: Ryan Miller, City Planner
City Council Meeting(s): February 25, 2025 / March 11, 2025
Subject: Ordinance 25-006: Conditional Use Permit – Major Home
Occupation (Gunsmithing), 1630 Olwien Street
Presenter: Mike Struck, Community Development Director
Summary and Recommended Action:
Reid Cummings has applied for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a gun repair and
cleaning business as a Major Home Occupation in a residential district. The
Development Review Team Recommends approval with the following conditions:
The Conditional Use Permit is valid only for the current tenant, Reid Cummings .
The applicant must submit proof of licensing renewals every three years .
The Planning Commission voted 8-0 to recommend approval with the noted conditions.
Item Details:
The applicant rents the residence at 1630 Olwien Street and would like to operate a gun
repair and cleaning business out of a detached garage adjacent to the residence. A
gunsmithing business is considered a Major Home Occupation which is reviewed
through the Conditional Use Permit process using the standards found on the major
home occupation checklist.
The address, 1630 Olwien Street, is a single-family residence in the Residence R-1C
Single Family District. Legal description: Lot 6 in Block 3 of Sioux Heights Addition .
The applicant is proposing to utilize a portion of the detached garage for use as a gun
repair and cleaning business. The garage is a two-stall garage with two parking stalls in
the driveway for a total of four parking spaces. Two spaces are required for the home
occupation, in addition to the required two spaces for a single-family home.
The use will not occupy more than 50% of gross floor area of one story a nd will not
require substantial alterations or construction. A work bench and toolbox will be utilized.
All tools, materials, oils and aerosols will be stored in a locked toolbox while firearms
being serviced will be stored in a locked safe within the home. The garage will remain
locked. The servicing will not require grinding or other loud activities and any testing will
be done offsite.
The applicant will be required to obtain and maintain all required state and federal
licensing and submit proof of renewals. The Conditional Use Permit will be granted for
the current tenant only and is non-transferable to future tenants.
Supporting Documentation:
Ordinance
Notice – City Council
Notice – Planning Commission
Planning Commission Minutes
Conditional Use Permit Application
Major Home Occupation Checklist
Location Map
Site Plan
Photos
ORDINANCE 25-006
AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO AN APPLICATION FOR A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A MAJOR HOME OCCUPATION (GUNSMITHING
BUSINESS) IN A RESIDENCE R-1C SINGLE-FAMILY DISTRICT.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City of Brookings, South Dakota:
Section 1. That said Conditional Use Permit shall be approved for a Major Home
Occupation on Lot 6 in Block 3 of Sioux Heights Addition to the City of Brookings,
County of Brookings, State of South Dakota , also known as 1630 Olwien Street, with
the following conditions:
The permit is valid only for the current applicant and is non -transferable.
The applicant must obtain all required state and federal licensing and submit
proof of renewals every three years.
Section 2. That said application for a conditional use permit satisfies the requirements
as described in Section 94-278 of Chapter 94, Article V, Division 3 and Section 94-362
of Chapter 94, Article VI, Division 2 of the City of Brookings, South Dakota.
Section 3. That all sections and ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
FIRST READING: February 25, 2025
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION: March 11, 2025
PUBLISHED: March 14, 2025
CITY OF BROOKINGS, SD
__________________________
Oepke G. Niemeyer, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
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 of $ _____________.
NOTICE OF HEARING
UPON APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Reid Cummings has submitted an application
for a Conditional Use Permit on the following described real estate in the City of
Brookings:
Lot 6 in Block 3 of Sioux Heights Addition, City of Brookings, Brookings County,
South Dakota.
The request is for a Major Home Occupation – Gunsmithing.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that said request will be acted on by the City
Council at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in the Chambers Room on the third
floor of the Brookings City & County Government Center at 520 Third Street, Brookings,
South Dakota.
Any person interested may appear and be heard on this matter.
Dated this 26th day of February, 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 of $ _____________.
NOTICE OF HEARING
UPON APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Reid Cummings has submitted an application
for a Conditional Use Permit on the following described real estate in the City of
Brookings:
Lot 6 in Block 3 of Sioux Heights Addition, City of Brookings, Brookings County,
South Dakota.
The request is for a Major Home Occupation – Gunsmithing.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that said request will be acted on by the Planning
Commission at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 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 Planning Commission is a
recommendation made to the City Council.
Any person inte rested may appear and be heard on this matter.
Dated this 22nd day of January, 2025.
Ryan Miller
City Planner
Planning Commission
Brookings, South Dakota
February 4, 2025
OFFICIAL MINUTES
Chairperson Scot Leddy called the meeting of the Planning Commission to order on Tuesday, February
4, 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, Scot
Leddy, Jacob Limmer, Roger Solum, Nick Schmeichel and Debra Spear. Also present were
Community Development Director Michael Struck and City Planner Ryan Miller. Also present were
Reid Cummings, Angie Boersma, Sean Storhaug and David Jones.
Item #4a – Reid Cummings applied for a Conditional Use Permit for a Major Home Occupation,
Gunsmithing in an R-1C zoning district at 1630 Olwien Street. Staff recommends that the permit be
non-transferrable and the applicant submit federal and state licensing renewals every 3 years.
(Schmeichel/Limmer) Motion to approve the Major Home Occupation with staff recommendations.
All present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED.
OFFICIAL SUMMARY
Chairperson Scot Leddy called the meeting of the Planning Commission to order on Tuesday, February
4, 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, Scot
Leddy, Jacob Limmer, Roger Solum, Nick Schmeichel and Debra Spear. Also present were
Community Development Director Michael Struck and City Planner Ryan Miller. Also present were
Reid Cummings, Angie Boersma, Sean Storhaug and David Jones.
Item #4a – Reid Cummings applied for a Conditional Use Permit for a Major Home Occupation,
Gunsmithing in an R-1C zoning district at 1630 Olwien Street. Staff recommends that the permit be
non-transferrable and the applicant submit federal and state licensing renewals every 3 years.
Limmer asked if exterior signage is allowed. Miller stated that an 8 sq ft sign is allowed. Limmer asked
how the city planned to validate licensing. Miller explained that the burden of providing proof of
licensing to Community Development would fall on the applicant. Schmeichel asked if ammo would
be reloaded on site. Cummings stated that he will only reload for personal use, not business purposes.
Jamison advised an auxiliary lock if the garage door has an electric opener since this type of door can
be less secure. Solum asked what permitting is required. Cummings said there is a non-transferrable
federal firearms license where he will be required to be interviewed by ATF to operate the business in
this location.
Location Map
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 25-005,Version:1
Introduction and First Reading on Ordinance 25-005, an Ordinance to Change the Zoning Within the
Joint Jurisdictional Area Surrounding the City of Brookings (Rezone Outlots 10 and 11 in the West ½
of the South ½ of the NE ¼ of Section 11, Township 109, Range 50 West, Brookings County, South
Dakota from a Joint Jurisdiction Agriculture District to a Joint Jurisdiction Business B-3 Heavy
District). Public Hearing and Action: March 11, 2025.
Summary and Recommended Action:
Ryan White has submitted a petition to rezone Outlots 10 and 11 in the West ½ of the South ½ of the
NE ¼ of Section 11, Township 109, Range 50 West. The area is currently zoned Joint Jurisdiction
Agriculture. The property owner would like to rezone the property to Joint Jurisdiction Business B-3
Heavy District. The Development Review Team recommends approval. The Planning Commission
voted 8-0 to recommend approval.
Attachments:
Memo
Ordinance
Planning Commission Minutes
County Staff Report
Petition to Rezone
Location Map
Zoning Map
Future Land Use Map
Zoning Exhibit
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City Council Agenda Item Memo
From: Ryan Miller, City Planner
City Council Meeting(s): February 25, 2025 / March 11, 2025
Subject: Ordinance 25-005: Rezone within the Joint Jurisdictional
Area (Outlots 10 and 11 in the West ½ of the South ½ of the
NE ¼ of Section 11-T109N-R50W)
Presenter: Mike Struck, Community Development Director
Summary and Recommended Action:
Ryan White has submitted a petition to change the zoning within the Joint Jurisdictional
Area (rezone Outlots 10 and 11 in the West ½ of the South ½ of the NE ¼ of Section
11, Township 109, Range 50 West). The area is currently zoned Joint Jurisdiction
Agriculture. The property owner would like to rezone the property to Joint Jurisdiction
Business B-3 Heavy District. The Development Review Team supports the rezone
request.
The Planning Commission voted 8-0 to recommend approval.
Item Details:
A recent Comprehensive Plan Amendment amended the Future Land Use Map to
Urban Medium Intensity, a future land use category which supports a mix of residential
and business uses including high density residential and business. The amendment of
the Future Land Use Map was included in a group of amendments along the South
Main Avenue corridor due to anticipation of future rezones such as the current request
to Business B-3.
The property is currently adjacent to JJ B-3 zoning to the west with JJ Agriculture
zoning to the north, east and south. An existing residence on Outlot 11 will become a
nonconforming use upon the rezone and will become subject to Section 94-41 which
allows the continuation of the use under certain limitations.
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
Planning Commission Minutes
Staff Report
Petition to Rezone
Location Map
Zoning Map
Future Land Use Map
B-3 Zoning Regulations
ORDINANCE 25-005
AN ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE ZONING WITHIN THE JOINT JURISDICTIONAL
AREA SURROUNDING THE CITY OF BROOKINGS
BE IT ORDAINED by the governing body of the City of Brookings, South Dakota:
Section 1. That the real estate situated in the Joint Jurisdictional Area surrounding the
City of Brookings, in Brookings County, shall be amended as follows, to-wit:
Outlots 10 and 11 in the West ½ of the South ½ of the Northeast ¼ in Section 11,
Township 109, Range 50 West, Brookings County, South Dakota, from a Joint
Jurisdiction Agriculture (JJ-A) District to Joint Jurisdiction Business (JJ-B3) Heavy
District.
In accordance with Section 4.04.01 of Article IV of the Brookings Joint Jurisdiction
Ordinance, Brookings South Dakota, as said districts are more fully set forth and
described in Article III of Ordinance No. 22-037 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 said Ordinance No. 22-
037 of the City of Brookings, South Dakota.
Section 3. All sections and ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
FIRST READING: February 25, 2025
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION: March 11, 2025
PUBLISHED: March 14, 2025
CITY OF BROOKINGS, SD
________________________
Oepke G. Niemeyer, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
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BROOKINGS COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 4, 2025 JOINT COUNTY & CITY PLANNING MEETING
The Brookings County Planning & Zoning Commission and the City of Brookings
Planning Commission met in a joint session on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Brookings
Cunty Planning Commission members present: Acting Chair Darrel Kleinjan, CC Kelly
VanderWal, Tim Paulson, Cody Clark, Kyle VanderWal, Neil Trooien, Mark Jorenby and
Randy Jensen and alternate Dale Storhaug. Absent were Chad Ford and alternate
Roger Erickson.
City of Brookings Planning Commission members present: Chair Scott Leddy, Jacob
Limmer, Kyle Jamison, Roger Solum, Tanner Aiken, Nick Schmeichel, Billie Jo Hinrichs
and Debra Spear.
Also present were the County Development Director/Emergency Manager Robert Hill,
Deputy Director Richard Haugen, Community Development Director Mike Struck and
City Planner Ryan Miller.
CALL TO ORDER
Acting Chair Kleinjan called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM.
APPROVAL OF JOINT PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
(Kyle VanderWal/Paulson) Motion by County Planning Commission to approve July 2,
2024 Jt. City-Co Planning Minutes. All present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED.
(Limmer, Jamison) Motion by the City Planning Commission to approve July 2, 2024 Jt.
City-Co Planning Minutes. All present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED.
ITEMS TO BE ADDED TO AGENDA BY COMMISSION MEMBERS OR STAFF.
None added.
INVITATION FOR CITIZENS TO SCHEDULE TIME ON AGENDA FOR ITEM NOT
LISTED. Time limited to 5 minutes per person to address the board.
No one scheduled time to address the board.
DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
None.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
(Paulson/Kyle VanderWal) Motion by the County Planning Commission to approve the
agenda. All present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED.
(Aiken/Limmer) Motion by the City Planning Commission to approve the agenda.
All present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED.
CONVENE AS JOINT COUNTY & CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
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2025JJRZ001
RW Properties LLC, by Ryan White has made an application, 2025jjrz001, to the
Brookings County Planning Commission for property to be re-zoned from Joint
Jurisdiction Ag to Joint Jurisdiction B-3 Business: Heavy District. The property is
described as: “OL 10 & 11 in the W1/2 S1/2 NE1/4 of Sec 11, T109N, R50W (Medary
Township)” ~~ located at 518 36th St S, Brookings, SD 57006.
(Kyle VanderWal/Clark) Motion by County Planning Commission to approve the rezoning
request. All present vote aye. MOTION CARRIED.
(Hinrich/Spear) Motion by City Planning Commission to approve the rezoning request.
All present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED.
STAFF REPORT: County Planner, Richard Haugen reported: 1) Ryan White applied to
rezone property in the joint Jurisdictional Area from “Joint Jurisdiction Agriculture” to
“Joint Jurisdiction B-3 Heavy Business. 2) Each lot is 150’ wide (E/W) and 298.05’ long
(N/S). The combined lot would be 300‘wide and 298.05’ wide. 3) Property is located east
of the intersection of 36 St S and Main Ave S. and was platted October 2, 1972, prior to
Zoning in County in 1976 and in the Brookings City/ Brookings County Joint
Jurisdictional area in June 1980, at which time it was zoned Agricultural. 4) Lot 10
contains a manufactured home, and a detached garage and Lot 11 is currently
grass/pasture which had been used for horses and livestock. 5) Brookings County
Development Office reviewed the request and had no objections, providing it meets the
requirements of the Brookings City Community Development Office. 6) The decision of
the Joint Planning Commission would be a recommendation to the Brookings County
Commission and the Brookings City Council for the final decision of the rezoning
request. Public notices were published in the Brookings Register on January 21 & 28,
2025. Letters were sent the Medary Township Chairman and Clerk and the Brookings
Highway Department. The applicant had sent certified letters to the abutting landowners
14 days prior to the public hearing.
City Planner, Ryan Miller reported: 1) A recent Comprehensive Plan Amendment
amended the future land use map to Urban Medium Intensity, a future land use category
that supports a mix of residential and business uses including high density residential
and business. The amendment of the future land use map was included in a group of
amendments along the South Main Avenue corridor due to anticipation of future rezones
such as the current request to Business B-3. 2) Property is adjacent to JJ B-3 zoning to
the west with JJ Agriculture zoning to the north, east and south. An existing residence on
Outlot 11 will become a nonconforming use upon the rezone and will be become subject
to Sec. 94-41 which allows the continuation of the use under certain limitations.
PUBLIC HEARING: Applicant Ryan White had nothing to add.
Proponents: None.
Opponents: 1) Cindy Schmidt asked the board who would pay for the road maintenance.
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2) Mark Aadland expressed concern that the lots if rezoned would become something
other than residential. 3) Colin Carr asked if the applicant would be made to pay for road
maintenance.
DISCUSSION: Kyle VanderWal asked for answers regarding road maintenance. Ryan
White noted he had talked to the previous owner and understood that everyone would
chip in to pay for maintenance as it was a private road. He further noted at this time he
had no plans to change the use, the rental mobile home would remain for now. He would
possibly locate a shed there for his use in the future. Cindy Schmidt asked if a stipulation
could be put that no shed be allowed. Haugen noted that stipulation of no shed would
not be allowed and that the occupants/landowners were responsible for road
maintenance as the road was a private road.
COUNTY VOTE: Paulson-aye, Jorgenson-aye, Clark-aye, Kyle VanderWal-aye,
Trooien-aye, Jensen-aye, Kelly VanderWal-aye, Storhaug-aye, Kleinjan-aye. 9-aye, 0-
nay. MOTION CARRIED.
CITY VOTE: Schmeichel-aye, Limmer-aye, Jamison-aye, Spear-aye, Hinrichs-aye,
Solum-aye, Aiken-aye, Leddy-aye. 8-aye, 0-nay. MOTION CARRIED.
ADJOURN
(Kelly VanderWal/Paulson) Motion by Brookings County Planning Commission to
adjourn. All present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED.
(Schmeichel/Aiken) Motion by City of Brookings Planning Commission to adjourn. All
present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED.
County Acting Chair Kleinjan and City Chair Leddy adjourned the meeting at 7:31 PM.
________________________________
Rae Lynn Maher
Brookings County
Development Department
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BROOKINGS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT
Brookings City & County Government Center
520 3rd Street, Suite 110
BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA 57006
(605)-696-8350
E-Mail: zoning@brookingscountysd.gov
Joint Jurisdiction joint meeting Brookings County Planning and Zoning Commission
and City of Brookings Planning Commission.
February 4, 2025 – 7:00 PM meeting
2025jjrz001 – February 4, 2025
Prepared by Richard Haugen
Applicant/Owner: RW Properties LLC by Ryan White, 123 Crystal Ridge Cir, Brookings, SD 57006
Legal Description: “OL 10 and 11 in W1/2 S1/2 NE1/4 of Sec 11, T109N, R50W (Medary Township)”.
2025rz001: RW Properties LLC by Ryan White has applied for rezoning of “Outlots 10 and 11 in W1/2 S1/2
NE1/4 of Sec 11, T109N, R50W (Medary Township)” located in the Brookings City/Brookings County Joint
Jurisdiction Area from a “Joint Jurisdiction Agriculture” to a “Joint Jurisdiction B-3(Heavy Business)
District”. Each lot is 150’ wide (east and west) and 298.05’ long (north and south). The combined lot would
be 300’ wide and 298.05’ long. The property is located east of the intersection of 36 St S and Main Ave S.
The property was platted on October 2, 1972, prior to Zoning in Brookings County in 1976 and the
Brookings City/Brookings County Joint Jurisdictional area in June 1980. The property was zoned
“Agricultural” when the Joint Jurisdictional Area went into effect. Lot 10 has a manufactured home with
a detached garage on it and Lot 11 is currently grass/pasture and has been used for horses and livestock.
The Brookings County Development Office has reviewed the rezoning request and has no
objections to the request, providing it meets the requirements of the Brookings City Community
Development Office. Brookings City Planner, Ryan Miller’s report is included in the report.
The rezoning request will be heard by a joint meeting of the Brookings County Planning and
Zoning Commission and the City of Brookings Planning Commission, as it is in the Joint Jurisdiction Area.
The decision made by the Joint Planning Commission is a recommendation to the Brookings County
Commission and the Brookings City Council for the final decision of the rezoning request.
Public notices were published in the Brookings Register on January 21 and 28, 2025. The
applicant notified abutting landowners by certified mail of the proposed rezoning request at least 14
days prior to the public hearing.
Letters were sent to the Medary Township Chairman and Clerk, Brookings County Highway
Department.
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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 #:ORD 25-004,Version:2
Second Reading and Action on Ordinance 25-004, an Ordinance Amending Section 62-86 of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Brookings, South Dakota, to provide for removal of the Designation
of "No Mow May" in the City of Brookings, South Dakota.
Summary and Recommended Action:
The Brookings Sustainability Council recommends the City Council repeal the “No Mow May”
initiative due to concerns about its effectiveness and unintended challenges.
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From: City of Brookings Sustainability Council
Council Meeting: February 11, 2025 / February 25, 2025
Subject: Ordinance 25-004: Remove the Designation of "No Mow
May"
Presenter: Albert Patin, Sustainability Council Vice Chair
Summary and Recommended Action:
The Brookings Sustainability Council recommends the City Council repeal the “No Mow
May” initiative due to concerns about its effectiveness and unintended challenges.
Item Details:
“No Mow May” was introduced as a voluntary initiative to support pollinator populations
by encouraging residents to delay lawn mowing during the month of May. The goal was
to allow flowering plants in lawns to provide nectar and habitat for pollinators during a
critical time of year.
While the initiative has raised awareness about pollinator conservation, it has also
generated mixed results and unintended challenges. Feedback from residents and City
staff has highlighted issues such as:
Proliferation of invasive plant species in unmanaged lawns.
Potential negative impacts on neighborhood aesthetics and property values.
Increased complaints about overgrown and unsightly lawns.
Difficulty in enforcing existing lawn maintenance ordinances.
By repealing the “No Mow May” initiative and focusing on alternative strategies, the city
will:
1. Restore Lawn Maintenance Standards: Reaffirming the city’s existing lawn
maintenance ordinances to ensure consistency and curb appeal.
2. Invasive Species: Reduce the risk of invasive species spreading due to
unmanaged lawns.
3. Promote Alternative Pollinator-Friendly Practices: Encouraging residents to
adopt year-round practices such as planting native flowers, reducing pesticide
use, and creating pollinator gardens.
4. Provide Education and Resources: Collaborating with local organizations to
educate residents about effective ways to support pollinators without
compromising community standards.
5. Evaluate Long-Term Strategies: Exploring other sustainable approaches to
pollinator conservation that balance ecological goals with community needs.
Preliminary discussions are underway for developing a communication plan to inform
residents of the change and promote alternative pollinator-friendly practices. The
Sustainability Council will work to partner with local organizations to offer future
workshops and resources on pollinator conservation. In addition, the City’s current
vegetation management practices allow lawn heights up to 15 inches. The only two
exceptions to this are “No-Mow” areas designated by the Parks, Recreation, and
Forestry Department and the current “No Mow May” provision.
In conclusion, the Sustainability Council believes while well-intentioned, the “No Mow
May” initiative has presented challenges that outweigh its benefits. By repealing this
program and focusing on more effective, year-round pollinator-friendly practices, the city
can better support pollinator conservation while addressing community concerns. The
Brookings Sustainability Council recommend the City Council approve the repeal of “No
Mow May” and prioritize alternative strategies to promote ecological sustainability.
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.
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.
Financial Consideration:
None.
Supporting Documentation:
Ordinance
Presentation
ORDINANCE 25-004
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 62-86 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA TO PROVIDE FOR
REMOVAL OF THE DESIGNATION OF “NO MOW MAY” IN THE CITY OF
BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Body of the City of Brookings, South Dakota, as
follows:
That Section 62-86 of the Ordinances of the City of Brookings is hereby amended to
read as follows:
I.
Section 62-86. Duty of Owner/Exceptions for Vegetation Management Practices.
a. Duty to maintain lawn, grasses and weeds. No owner of any lot, place or area
within the city, or the agent of such owner, or the occupant of such lot, place or
area, shall allow or permit to remain upon any such lot, place or area, or upon
any sidewalk or boulevard abutting the same any weeds, tall and undesirable
grass or deleterious or unhealthful growths or other noxious matter that may be
growing, lying or located thereon, and the growing of such weeds or other
noxious or unhealthful vegetation is hereby declared to be a nuisance. The
presence of primary or secondary noxious weeds as identified by the county
weed board or the growth of any other vegetation referred to in this section to a
height of 15 inches or more shall be prima facie evidence of such nuisance and
a violation of this ordinance. Hay which is periodically mowed and removed from
public or private property shall not constitute a nuisance under this section.
b. Exceptions for vegetation management practices.
“No-Mow” areas designated by the Parks and Recreation Department,
retention/detention ponds, the Dakota Nature Park, and Edgebrook Golf Course
shall not be subject to the requirements of this section because different
vegetation management practices are intended to apply to these areas.
II.
Any or all ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
FIRST READING: February 11, 2025
SECOND READING: February 25, 2025
PUBLISHED: February 28, 2025
CITY OF BROOKINGS, SD
Oepke G. Niemeyer, Mayor
ATTEST:
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
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.
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 25-019,Version:1
Action on Resolution 25-019, a Resolution Providing for the Creation of Tax Increment Financing
District #17.
Summary and Recommended Action:
The City of Brookings proposes to create a Tax Increment District Number Seventeen along 6th
Street and Campanile Avenue to support economic development. The Planning Commission voted 6
-1 recommending approval. Staff recommends approval of the resolution creating the boundaries of
Tax Increment District # 17.
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Minutes
Notice
Map
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From: Mike Struck, Community Development Director
Meeting: February 25, 2025
Subject: Resolution 25-019: Creating the Boundaries of Tax
Increment District # 17
Presenter(s): Mike Struck, Community Development Director
Summary and Recommended Action:
The City of Brookings proposes to create a Tax Increment District Number Seventeen
along 6th Street and Campanile Avenue to support economic development. The
Planning Commission voted 6-1 recommending approval. Staff recommends approval
of the resolution creating the boundaries of Tax Increment District # 17.
Item Details:
The use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) to fund improvements within a specified area
has become popular in the state. Many communities throughout the state have utilized
tax increment financing to pay for extending roads, sewer, water, trails, and other
infrastructure into areas to expedite development and/or redevelopment. As the name
implies, only the tax increment (future growth in property tax revenues) is used to fund
the improvements. The base, or property tax generated before the creation of the Tax
Increment Finance District, continues to be paid to the taxing authorities. Tax Increment
Districts are created to help attract private development. In turn, these developments
expand employment opportunities, increase sales tax, and expand businesses into the
community.
Tax Increment District #17 boundaries consist of a vacant property along 6th Street
between 12th Avenue and 13th Avenue, and property along Campanile Avenue between
6th Street and 7th Street. The proposed improvements consist of drainage
improvements, site grading, street improvements, land assembly, and financing costs
for the economic development project incorporating a mixture of commercial space and
workforce housing.
The developer will front the costs associated with the project improvements and will only
be reimbursed the increment generated from the improvements. The eligible project
costs are estimated at $9.48 million. The proposed improvements lie within the
proposed boundaries of the district.
The legal description of the district is as follows:
Lot 1A in Block 4 of Hill Park Addition, an addition to the City of Brookings,
Brookings County, South Dakota
Lot 13A in Block 2 of Sanderson’s Addition to the City of Brookings, Brookings
County, South Dakota
S 40-feet Lot 4, Lot 5, N 15-feet Lot 6, Block 1 of Sanderson’s Addition to the City
of Brookings, Brookings County, South Dakota
The notice was published one time at least 10 days but not more than 30 days prior to
the public hearing. The Planning Commission must provide a recommendation on the
district boundaries to the City Council for creation of a TIF District.
State law requires that tax increment districts cannot exceed ten (10%) percent of the
taxable value of a municipality. Estimating the base value of proposed Tax Increment
District #17 and all existing Tax Increment Districts combined is approximately one and
one-half (1.5%) percent of the total 2024 taxable valuation.
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. Tax Increment Financing is a pay-as-you-go financing mechanism in which the
developer fronts the costs of improvements and is only reimbursed what the district
generates in tax increment revenue.
Supporting Documentation:
Resolution
Minutes
Notice
Map
RESOLUTION 25-019
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION OF TAX INCREMENT
FINANCING DISTRICT NUMBER SEVENTEEN, CITY OF BROOKINGS
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has recommended the District Boundaries
for Tax Increment Financing District Number Seventeen, City of Brookings, and
has recommended its creation; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brookings has the powers, pursuant to SDCL 11 -9-2, to
create Tax Increment Financing District Number Seventeen, City of Brookings, and
to define its boundaries.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED:
1. Authority and Declaration of Necessity. The City of Brookings declares the
necessity for the creation of Tax Increment Financing District Number
Seventeen, City of Brookings (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the
“District”), pursuant to SDCL Chapter 11-9. Further, the City finds that the
improvement of the area within the District is likely to enhance significantly
the value of substantially all of the other real property in the District and is
necessary for economic development within the city.
2. Findings. The City Council makes the following findings with regard to
economic development:
a. The proposed improvements will create new jobs and diversify the overall
economic base of the City of Brookings through economic development.
b. The South Dakota Department of Revenue has reviewed the TIF Plan and
classified the Tax Increment District Seventeen of City of Brookings to be
Economic Development.
c. At least 50 percent of the real property within the district will stimulate and
develop the general economic welfare and prosperity of the state through
the promotion and advancement of economic opportunities.
d. The improvement of the area is likely to significantly enhance the value of
substantially all other real property in the district.
e. The aggregate assessed value of the District plus the tax incremental
base of all other existing Districts in the city does not exceed ten (10%)
percent of the total assessed valuation in the City.
3. Boundaries of District. The Boundaries of the district are determined to be as
follows:
Lot 1A in Block 4 of Hill Park Addition, an addition to the City of
Brookings, Brookings County, South Dakota
Lot 13A in Block 2 of Sanderson’s Addition to the City of Brookings,
Brookings County, South Dakota
S 40-feetLot 4, Lot 5, N 15-feet Lot 6, Block 1 of Sanderson’s Addition
to the City of Brookings, Brookings County, South Dakota
All located in the City of Brookings, Brookings County, South Dakota including
within and adjacent rights-of-ways.
4. Findings of Annual Appropriation TID. Tax Increment District Number
Seventeen will be designated as an Annual Appropriations TIF to ensure that
it does NOT count against constitutional debt.
5. Creation of Tax Increment Fund. There is hereby created, pursuant to SDCL
11-9-31, a City of Brookings Tax Increment Financing District Number
Seventeen Fund, which shall be a segregated asset account. All tax
increments collected pursuant to Tax Incremental District Number Seventeen
shall be deposited into the Tax Increment Financing District Number
Seventeen Fund. All funds in the Tax Increment Financing District Number
Seventeen Fund shall be used solely for those purposes expressly stated and
reasonably inferred in SDCL Chapter 11-9.
Passed and approved this 25th day of February, 2025.
CITY OF BROOKINGS, SD
_________________________
Oepke G. Niemeyer, Mayor
ATTEST:
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
Planning Commission
Brookings, South Dakota
February 4, 2025
OFFICIAL MINUTES
Chairperson Scot Leddy called the meeting of the Planning Commission to order on Tuesday, February
4, 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, Scot
Leddy, Jacob Limmer, Roger Solum, Nick Schmeichel and Debra Spear. Also present were
Community Development Director Michael Struck and City Planner Ryan Miller. Also present were
Reid Cummings, Angie Boersma, Sean Storhaug and David Jones.
Aiken recused himself from the Planning Commission for items 4c and 4d due to SDSU, his
employer, being a recipient of the funding and his role as a collaborator on the project.
Item #4c – Tax Increment Finance District #17 Boundaries creation has been requested to support a
public and private redevelopment project. The district would include Lot 1A in Block 4 of Hill Park
Addition, Lot 13 in Block 2 of Sanderson’s Addition and south 40’ of Lot 4, Lot 5 and the North 15’ of
lot 6 of Sanderson’s Addition.
(Schmeichel/Limmer) Motion to approve the Tax Increment Finance District #17 Boundaries. Role
Call Vote: Jamison yes, Spear no, Hinrichs yes, Solum yes, Schmeichel yes, Limmer yes and Leddy
yes. MOTION CARRIED.
Item #4d – Request to approve Project Plan for Tax Increment Finance District #17 to allow for
Campanile Avenue improvements and infrastructure improvements.
(Schmeichel/Limmer) Motion to approve Project Plan for Tax Increment Finance District #17. Role
Call Vote: Spear no, Hinrichs yes, Solum yes, Schmeichel yes, Limmer yes, Jamison yes and Leddy
yes. MOTION CARRIED.
OFFICIAL SUMMARY
Item #4c – Tax Increment Finance District #17 Boundaries creation has been requested to support a
public and private redevelopment project. The district would include Lot 1A in Block 4 of Hill Park
Addition, Lot 13 in Block 2 of Sanderson’s Addition and south 40’ of Lot 4, Lot 5 and the North 15’ of
lot 6 of Sanderson’s Addition. Staff recommends approval.
Storhaug, representative for the developer, was available for questions. Schmeichel asked if this
project could move forward without the TIF. Storhaug explained that these projects would not be able
to proceed without the TIF due to current interest rates and rental costs. Spear confirmed this was the
same plan as previously approved by Planning Commission. Struck explained that the TIF’s 20-year
time limit begins as soon as it is approved by City Council and the developer fronts the cost of the
improvements. Hinrich asked the benefit of the parking lot and road crossing 6th Street being included
in the boundary. Struck explained that the boundary has to be contiguous and expenses associated with
improvements to the parking lot and Campanile Avenue would qualify. Spear why this particular plan
would qualify for a TIF where another may not. Struck stated that the Department of Revenue has 4
classifications Industrial, Economic, Workforce Housing and Local. The City of Brookings avoids
Local Districts because it would increase the property taxes of each parcel in the school district
containing the TIF. Industrial, Economic and Workforce Housing increases property taxes minimally
across the entire state. This project is classified as Economic Development due to the commercial
spaces in the 6th Street location. Hinrichs asked if the city initiated the TIF conversation. Storhaug was
unsure who initiated the conversation. Jones, developer, when the development to the east was
constructed interest rates were very different and building costs were lower which allowed them to do
the project without seeking a TIF.
Item #4d – Request to approve Project Plan for Tax Increment Finance District #17 to allow for
Campanile Avenue improvements and infrastructure improvements.
Storhaug was available for inquiries. Schmeichel asked what SDSU’s interest is in the project. Struck
explained that the university master plan would like to extend the campus gateway on Campanile
Avenue to 6th Street. The rough estimate to widen the road and add a center median with plantings is
$650k. SDSU will front their portion of the project cost and be reimbursed over time. Jamison asked
about the affordable housing rent clause of the plan. Struck stated that HUD evaluates the rental rates
annually to determine area median income. The developer keeps 100% of the TIF revenue for the first
5 years to reach stabilization and then TIF revenue is split with SDSU on a pro-rated basis. Developer
is trying to stay within the 80% AMI for rental rates, but would not be required based upon the TIF
classification of economic development. Hinrichs asked if any agreements have already been made.
Struck said that no agreements have been finalized. Schmeichel asked if, in the future, Planning
Commission could be made aware of an impending TIF applications prior to variance requests. Struck
explained that the applications have proprietary information but he will look into what information can
be shared in the future.
Item #5 – Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m.
_______________________ ______________________________
Ryan Miller Scot Leddy, Chairperson
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE BROOKINGS CITY COUNCIL ON THE CREATION OF THE TAX
INCREMENT DISTRICT NUMBER SEVENTEEN FOR THE BENEFIT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT,
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing shall be conducted at 520 3rd St., Room 310, Brookings
City and County Government Center, Brookings, South Dakota, on February 25, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. or as
soon thereafter as can be heard by the Brookings City Council on the question of whether to create the
formation of a tax incremental district to be located in the following location:
Lot 1A in Block 4 of Hill Park Addition, an addition to the City of Brookings, Brookings
County, South Dakota
Lot 13A in Block 2 of Sanderson’s Addition to the City of Brookings, Brookings County, South
Dakota
S 40’ Lot 4, Lot 5, N 15’ Lot 6, Block 1 of Sanderson’s Addition to the City of Brookings,
Brookings County, South Dakota
All Located in the City of Brookings, Brookings County, South Dakota including within and adjacent
rights-of-ways.
At said time and place, the City Council shall give all parties who appear or submit written comments an
opportunity to express their views with respect to the proposed creation of the District and its proposed
location.
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
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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 25-020,Version:1
Action on Resolution 25-020, a Resolution Approving Tax Increment Financing District #17 Project
Plan.
Summary and Recommended Action:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed resolution approving the Tax Increment Financing
District #17 Project Plan detailing the proposed improvements, associated costs, and the plan for
financing the improvements.
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From: Mike Struck, Community Development Director
Meeting: February 25, 2025
Subject: Resolution 25-020: Approving Tax Increment Financing
District #17 Project Plan
Presenter(s): Mike Struck, Community Development Director
Summary and Recommended Action:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed resolution approving the Tax Increment
Financing District #17 Project Plan detailing the proposed improvements, associated
costs, and the plan for financing the improvements.
Item Details:
The City of Brookings is proposing the creation of Tax Increment Financing District #17
to construct improvements associated with an economic development project. State
law (SDCL 11-9-13) requires the Planning Commission adopt a Project Plan for each
Tax Increment Financing District and submit the plan to the governing body. The plan
must contain specific information as stated in SDCL Chapter 11.
The Developer is responsible to front the costs of the project improvements and will only
be reimbursed property tax increment generated from development occurring within the
district. The aggregate assessed value of the taxable property in Tax Increment
Financing District #17 plus the tax increment base of all other existing districts is one
and a half (1.5%) percent of the total assessed value of all taxable property in the City.
State law restricts the maximum percentage to ten (10%) percent.
Tax Increment Financing District # 17 proposes to construct improvements consisting of
water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, drainage facilities, sidewalks, site grading, curb and
gutter, street surfacing, parking pavement, and median improvements associated with
an economic development project.
The creation of Tax Increment Financing District # 17 is a public/private partnership as
the developer will construct the necessary improvements and South Dakota State
University intends to construct public improvements enhancing Campanile Avenue
between 6th Street and 7th Street. The developer and South Dakota State University are
responsible for fronting their respective portions of the project costs and will be
reimbursed only to the extent positive tax increment is generated. The total project
costs are estimated at $9.48 million. The proposed improvements lie within the
proposed boundaries of the district.
The legal description of the district is as follows:
Lot 1A in Block 4 of Hill Park Addition, an addition to the City of Brookings,
Brookings County, South Dakota
Lot 13A in Block 2 of Sanderson’s Addition to the City of Brookings, Brookings
County, South Dakota
S 40-feet Lot 4, Lot 5, N 15-feet Lot 6, Block 1 of Sanderson’s Addition to the City of
Brookings, Brookings County, South Dakota
All Located in the City of Brookings, Brookings County, South Dakota including
within and adjacent rights-of-ways.
The TIF Review team evaluated the TIF request and project plan per the Tax Increment
Financing Guidelines updated in August 2024. Criteria evaluated include but are not
limited to:
But For
Equity Requirement
TIF Cap
Taxable Increase
Minimum Project Size
Discretionary Formula
Market Demand
Residential Developments
Financing Method
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:
Tax Increment Financing is pay-as-you-go in which the developer fronts the costs of the
improvements and is only reimbursed by the positive tax increment revenue generated
as a result of the project.
Supporting Documentation:
Resolution
Minutes
Project Plan
RESOLUTION 25-020
RESOLUTION APPROVING TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT
NUMBER SEVENTEEN
WHEREAS, the Brookings Planning Commission has recommended the approval of the
Tax Increment Financing District Number Seventeen Project Plan, City of Brookings;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that all requirements have been met in order to
approve said Tax Increment Plan.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council
1. Approval of Project Plan. The project plan, a copy of which is on file with the
City Finance Officer hereby approved.
2. Findings. The City Council finds that the project plan is feasible and that it
conforms to the City’s master plan. All findings made in the tax increment
financing project plan are included herein by reference.
3. Effective 20 days after publication. This resolution shall become effective 20
days after publication and absent any challenge at law all findings and
conclusions in the Tax Increment Financing Project Plan for Tax Increment
Financing District Number Seventeen, City of Brookings shall be final.
Passed and Approved this 25th day of February, 2025.
CITY OF BROOKINGS, SD
_______________________________
Oepke G. Niemeyer, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
Planning Commission
Brookings, South Dakota
February 4, 2025
OFFICIAL MINUTES
Chairperson Scot Leddy called the meeting of the Planning Commission to order on Tuesday, February
4, 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, Scot
Leddy, Jacob Limmer, Roger Solum, Nick Schmeichel and Debra Spear. Also present were
Community Development Director Michael Struck and City Planner Ryan Miller. Also present were
Reid Cummings, Angie Boersma, Sean Storhaug and David Jones.
Aiken recused himself from the Planning Commission for items 4c and 4d due to SDSU, his
employer, being a recipient of the funding and his role as a collaborator on the project.
Item #4c – Tax Increment Finance District #17 Boundaries creation has been requested to support a
public and private redevelopment project. The district would include Lot 1A in Block 4 of Hill Park
Addition, Lot 13 in Block 2 of Sanderson’s Addition and south 40’ of Lot 4, Lot 5 and the North 15’ of
lot 6 of Sanderson’s Addition.
(Schmeichel/Limmer) Motion to approve the Tax Increment Finance District #17 Boundaries. Role
Call Vote: Jamison yes, Spear no, Hinrichs yes, Solum yes, Schmeichel yes, Limmer yes and Leddy
yes. MOTION CARRIED.
Item #4d – Request to approve Project Plan for Tax Increment Finance District #17 to allow for
Campanile Avenue improvements and infrastructure improvements.
(Schmeichel/Limmer) Motion to approve Project Plan for Tax Increment Finance District #17. Role
Call Vote: Spear no, Hinrichs yes, Solum yes, Schmeichel yes, Limmer yes, Jamison yes and Leddy
yes. MOTION CARRIED.
OFFICIAL SUMMARY
Item #4c – Tax Increment Finance District #17 Boundaries creation has been requested to support a
public and private redevelopment project. The district would include Lot 1A in Block 4 of Hill Park
Addition, Lot 13 in Block 2 of Sanderson’s Addition and south 40’ of Lot 4, Lot 5 and the North 15’ of
lot 6 of Sanderson’s Addition. Staff recommends approval.
Storhaug, representative for the developer, was available for questions. Schmeichel asked if this
project could move forward without the TIF. Storhaug explained that these projects would not be able
to proceed without the TIF due to current interest rates and rental costs. Spear confirmed this was the
same plan as previously approved by Planning Commission. Struck explained that the TIF’s 20-year
time limit begins as soon as it is approved by City Council and the developer fronts the cost of the
improvements. Hinrich asked the benefit of the parking lot and road crossing 6th Street being included
in the boundary. Struck explained that the boundary has to be contiguous and expenses associated with
improvements to the parking lot and Campanile Avenue would qualify. Spear why this particular plan
would qualify for a TIF where another may not. Struck stated that the Department of Revenue has 4
classifications Industrial, Economic, Workforce Housing and Local. The City of Brookings avoids
Local Districts because it would increase the property taxes of each parcel in the school district
containing the TIF. Industrial, Economic and Workforce Housing increases property taxes minimally
across the entire state. This project is classified as Economic Development due to the commercial
spaces in the 6th Street location. Hinrichs asked if the city initiated the TIF conversation. Storhaug was
unsure who initiated the conversation. Jones, developer, when the development to the east was
constructed interest rates were very different and building costs were lower which allowed them to do
the project without seeking a TIF.
Item #4d – Request to approve Project Plan for Tax Increment Finance District #17 to allow for
Campanile Avenue improvements and infrastructure improvements.
Storhaug was available for inquiries. Schmeichel asked what SDSU’s interest is in the project. Struck
explained that the university master plan would like to extend the campus gateway on Campanile
Avenue to 6th Street. The rough estimate to widen the road and add a center median with plantings is
$650k. SDSU will front their portion of the project cost and be reimbursed over time. Jamison asked
about the affordable housing rent clause of the plan. Struck stated that HUD evaluates the rental rates
annually to determine area median income. The developer keeps 100% of the TIF revenue for the first
5 years to reach stabilization and then TIF revenue is split with SDSU on a pro-rated basis. Developer
is trying to stay within the 80% AMI for rental rates, but would not be required based upon the TIF
classification of economic development. Hinrichs asked if any agreements have already been made.
Struck said that no agreements have been finalized. Schmeichel asked if, in the future, Planning
Commission could be made aware of an impending TIF applications prior to variance requests. Struck
explained that the applications have proprietary information but he will look into what information can
be shared in the future.
Item #5 – Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m.
_______________________ ______________________________
Ryan Miller Scot Leddy, Chairperson
Tobin J. Morris
Senior Vice President
+1 605 280-5559
tobin.morris@colliers.com
Colliers Securities LLC
124 W Dakota Ave Pierre, SD
57501
Accelerating success.
On behalf of: Sixth St Development, LLC
Tax Increment Finance District #17
Brookings, South Dakota
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03 Introduction - The Project
Purpose and General Definitions
Table of Contents
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Creation of the City of Brookings TID #17
Project Costs
List of Schedules
28 List of Attachments
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Tax Increment Financing
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is an incentive utilized by local governments to attract private development and investment. New investment equals new jobs, more
customers, and in turn, more investment opportunity. The incentive can also help attract and retain existing businesses and workers that might otherwise find
more attractive options elsewhere. The jobs and additional investment, both private and public, mean more money for the community. Tax Increment Financing
helps to overcome costs that often prevent redevelopment and private investment from occurring in the community. As a result, the TIF area itself improves and
property values increase.
Specifically, money for improvements and other incentives comes from the growth in property valuations and the corresponding property tax revenues — the
tax increment. A tax increment is the difference between the amount of property valuation present within the TIF district before TIF district designation and the
amount of property valuation increase due to the creation of a TIF district. Property taxes collected on the original valuation existing in the TIF at the time of its
designation continue to be distributed to the city, school district, county and all other taxing districts in the same manner as if the TIF district did not exist. Only
property taxes collected as a result of the incremental increase in the value of these properties after formation of the TIF district are available for use by the coun-
ties or cities to fund projects costs in the TIF district.
In addition to increasing property valuation, creating a Tax Increment District for the benefit of economic development can mean retaining and creating more jobs.
Today’s business climate allows corporations the flexibility to call any state in the union their home. It is up to local communities to attract and retain companies to
their communities. Using Tax Increment Financing is one of the most powerful economic development tools to help communities achieve their goals.
A local government, per South Dakota Codified Law, Chapter 11-9, can designate a specific area within its boundaries as a redevelopment area appropriate for a
TIF district and prepare a plan for development. TIF projects must be recommended for approval by the City Planning Commission and the City Council.
The proposed Tax Increment District consists of two multifamily developments referred to as Paragon and Latitude 44. The Latitude 44 Development will have
114 units with retail / commercial store front on the bottom floor and is located along 6th Street and 12th Avenue. Paragon will have 84 units and is located along
Campanile Avenue and 7th Street. The two developments will be very beneficial to the City of Brookings as there is a need for multifamily housing in the area.
South Dakota State University will also see a large benefit from the developments due to its close proximity to the University. The following page shows a prelimi-
nary conceptual design of the apartments.
Introduction - The Project
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Introduction - The Project
Paragon - 84 units located along Campanile Avenue and 7th Street:Latitude 44 - 114 units and retail / commercial store
front located along 6th Street and 12th Avenue:
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Purpose of the TIF District
The property upon which this Tax Incremental District (TID) is proposed to be implemented is located within the City of Brookings, South Dakota.
As such, the creation of the City of Brookings TIF #17 shall be conditioned upon the creation of the District by resolution, and the establishment of the TID
boundaries and approval of the TID Project plan by the City Planning and Zoning Commission.
The purpose of this Plan, to be implemented by the City of Brookings, South Dakota is to satisfy the requirements for a Tax Increment District Number Seventeen
as specified in SDCL Chapter 11-9. The principal purpose of the Plan is to define eligible property and to define a Tax Increment Plan for funding eligible activities
in an eligible area of the City. The Plan will describe the boundary, estimated costs, feasibility and fiscal impact of the District.
The driving interest in the establishment of this plan is to offer tax increment financing as a tool to stimulate and leverage private sector development and
redevelopment, and to promote economic growth throughout the District and provide a financing vehicle to administer the funds.
Population Growth
In the past several years, the City of Brookings and the surrounding area has experienced a steady increase in population and should expect further growth in the
future. The graph below is from the 2022 Brookings County Housing Study depicting the continuous population growth from 1960 to 2020. The City of Brookings
is home to South Dakota State University, the states largest university. In the fall of 2024, the incoming first-year student class of 2,449 is the largest in the history
of SDSU, breaking the previous mark of 2,306 set in 2013 and surpassing last year’s class by 7.6%. Additionally, retention of students from their first year to their
second year stood at 83.8%, breaking last year’s record by almost one percentage point and marking the fourth time in five years retention at SDSU has been at
80% or higher.
Purpose & General Definitions
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The Need for Housing
With an increase in population the need for
housing also grows. With more than 12,000
SDSU students in Brookings, many homes
within the community are turned into rental
units and takes housing opportunities from
the general workforce within the City. By
developing multifamily housing closer to the
University Campus, students won’t need to
look for as many single family homes within the
community, giving the area workforce access to
affordable single family housing options.
The proposed TIF district will be classified as
economic development due to the commercial
/ retail space along 6th street. However, the
rent associated with the two multifamily
developments is intended to target near the
South Dakota 80% AMI limit. The following
tables show the state’s 80% AMI rent compared
to the estimated rent for the Paragon and
Latitude 44 developments:
Purpose & General Definitions
The following tables show preliminary projected rents:
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General Definitions
The following terms found in this Plan are defined as the following:
“Base” or “Tax Incremental Base” means the aggregate assessed value of all taxable
property located within a Tax Incremental District on the date the district is created, as
determined by SDCL § 11-9-20.
“Blighted or Economic Development” SDCL § 11-9-8.
(1)Not less than twenty-five percent, by area, of the real property within the district
is a blighted area or not less than fifty percent, by area, of the real property within
the district will stimulate and develop the general economic welfare and prosperity
of the state through the promotion and advancement of industrial, commercial,
manufacturing, agricultural, or natural resources; and
(2)The improvement of the area is likely to significantly enhance the value of
substantially all of the other real property in the district.
“Council” means the City of Brookings City Council
“Calendar Year” means the starting date of January 1 to an ending date of December
31st.
“Department of Revenue” means the South Dakota Department of Revenue.
“Developer” means Sixth St Development, LLC
“Developer’s Agreement” means the agreement between Developer and the City of
Brookings concerning this Tax Incremental District.
“District” means the Tax Incremental District.
“Economic Development” means all powers expressly granted and reasonably
inferred pursuant to SDCL § 9-54.
“Fiscal year” means that fiscal year for the City of Brookings
“Generally Applicable Taxes” shall have the same meaning as set forth in 26 CFR §
1.141-4(e)
“Governing body” means the City of Brookings, City Council
“Grant” means the transfer for a governmental purpose of money or property to a
transferee that is not a related party to or an agent of the municipality;
Purpose & General Definitions
“Infrastructure Improvements” means a street, road, sidewalk, parking facility,
pedestrian mall, alley, bridge, sewer, sewage treatment plant, property designed
to reduce, eliminate, or prevent the spread of identified soil or groundwater
contamination, drainage system, waterway, waterline, water storage facility,
rail line, utility line or pipeline, or other similar or related structure or
improvement, together with necessary easements for the structure or
improvement, for the benefit of or for the protection of the health, welfare, or
safety of the public generally.
“Planning Commission” means the City of Brookings Planning Commission
“Plan” means this Project Plan.
“Project Costs” means any expenditure or monetary obligations by the City of
Brookings, whether made, estimated to be made, incurred or estimated to be
incurred, which are listed as Project Costs herein will include any costs incidental
thereto but diminished by any income, special assessments, or other revenues,
other than tax increments, received, or reasonably expected to be received, by the
City of Brookings in connection with the implementation of this Plan.
“Project Plan” means a properly approved Plan for the development or
redevelopment of a tax incremental district including all properly approved
amendments thereto as recommended pursuant to SDCL § 11-9-13.
“Public Works” means the Infrastructure Improvements, the acquisition
by purchase or condemnation of real and personal property within the Tax
Incremental District and the sale, lease, or other disposition of such property to
private individuals, partnerships, corporations, or other entities at a price less than
the cost of such acquisition which benefit or further the health, safety, welfare and
economic development of the City and Project Costs.
“Taxable Property” means all real taxable property located in a Tax Incremental
District.
“Tax Incremental District” means a contiguous geographic area within a City
defined and created by resolution of the governing body and named the City of
Brookings Tax Increment District #17.
“Tax Increment Valuation” is the total value of the Tax Increment District
minus the tax incremental base pursuant to § 11-9-19.
“Tax Increment Law” means South Dakota Codified Laws Chapter 11-9.
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Creation of the District
Representatives of the Developer have approached officials of the City of
Brookings regarding the possibility of creating a Tax Incremental Financing
District (“TID”) to assist in the Project Costs within the Plan on land located
within the City of Brookings, South Dakota.
The City of Brookings wishes to build a diverse, and resilient economy that
allows for upward economic mobility for the community, broadens and
promotes economic well-being and quality of life for its residents. Through
business attraction, retention and expansion, job creation, infrastructure
development, and workforce development.
Creation of Brookings Tax Increment District #17
CITY OF BROOKINGS
Tax Increment District Base Values
6 $0
7 $7,962,897
8 $161,311
9 $2,774,420
10 $1,050,400
11 $559,400
12 $0
13 $301,400
14 $195,237
15 $387,900
16 $17,828,000
17 $1,641,000
Total $32,861,965
City of Brookings Taxable Value $2,143,044,301
All Base Values must be < 10%$214,304,430
State law requires that tax increment districts cannot exceed ten
percent of the taxable value of a municipality. The 2024 valuation
of the City of Brookings is $2,143,044,301. The base value of the
taxable property for inclusion into this Tax Incremental District #17,
as estimated but not yet verified by the Brookings County Director of
Equalization, is $1,641,000.
11-9-7. Maximum percentage of taxable property in municipality
permitted in districts. In order to implement the provisions of this
chapter, the resolution required by § 11-9-5 shall contain a finding that
the aggregate assessed value of the taxable property in the district plus
the tax incremental base of all other existing districts does not exceed
ten percent of the total assessed value of taxable property in the
municipality.
There are eleven other active TIF district in the City of Brookings.
Using the estimates provided for TID #17, the value of all existing Tax
Increment Districts combined is less than 2% of the total 2024 Taxable
Valuation.
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Project Costs
In order to implement the provisions of SDCL Chapter 11-9, the
following are Project Costs and expenditures made or estimated
to be made and the monetary obligations incurred or estimated
to be incurred. The Project Costs include capital costs, financing
costs, real property assembly costs, professional fee costs, imputed
administration costs, relocation costs, organizational costs,
discretionary costs and grants, plus any costs incidental thereto.
All Project Costs are found to be necessary and convenient to the
creation of the Tax Incremental District and its implementation. The
project constitutes economic development which is a proper public
purpose of the City. The City exercises the powers expressly stated in
and reasonably inferred by SDCL §11-9-15 and Chapter 9-54. The City
shall enter into all contracts in accordance with South Dakota Law.
Costs of Public Works and Improvements
In accordance with SDCL § 11-9-14 the following is the kind, number,
location and dollar amount of estimated Project Costs, costs of public
works and improvements.
The above are estimates of the costs involved in the project; the final
total may be greater or smaller. An itemized listing of the estimated
costs is set forth on Schedule 1. Because the cost estimates are only
projected expenditures, the total authorized TID costs is expected
to be $6,513,338. This amount is the controlling value with respect
to authorized TID Project Costs rather than the particular line item
amounts contained in the above Chart and Schedule 1. The line item
categories proposed are for guidance only, and actual costs will be
determined upon completion of the improvements. The above total
represents eligible Project Costs. Only such amounts as are feasible
will be allowed by the City or by monetary obligation.
Kind, Number, Location, And Detailed Costs Of Proposed Public Works
And Improvements - Sdcl § 11-9-13(1) W
PROJECT COSTS
Kind of Project Location1 Amount Reference2
Capital Costs (Street, Water &
Sewer) (cleaning & grading of
land & associated costs)
District 11-9-15(1)
Financing Costs District 11-9-15(1)
Real Property Assembly District 11-9-15(1)
Professional Fees District 11-9-15(1)
Administrative Costs District 11-9-15(1)
Relocation Costs District 11-9-15(1)
Organizational Costs District 11-9-15(1)
Discretionary Costs and Grants District $6,513,338 11-9-15(1)
Eligible Project Costst $6,513,338
1 District shall mean the Tax Increment District
2 SDCL §11-9-15 (1) Capital costs, including the actual costs of the construction of public works or improvements,
buildings, structures, and permanent fixtures; the demolition, alteration, remodeling, repair, or reconstruction of
existing buildings, structures, and permanent fixtures; the acquisition of equipment; the clearing and grading of
land; and the amount of interest payable on tax incremental bonds or notes issued pursuant to this chapter until
such time as positive tax increments to be received from the district, as estimated by the Project Plan, are sufficient
to pay the principal of and interest on the tax incremental bonds or notes when due
(2) Financing costs, including all interest paid to holders of evidences of indebtedness issued to pay for Project
Costs, any premium paid over the principal amount thereof because of the redemption of such obligations prior to
maturity and a reserve for the payment of principal of and interest on such obligations in an amount determined
by the governing body to be reasonably required for the marketability of such obligations;
(3) Real property assembly costs, including the actual cost of the acquisition by a municipality of real or personal
property within a tax incremental district less any proceeds to be received by the municipality from the sale, lease,
or other disposition of such property pursuant to a Project Plan;
(4) Professional service costs, including those costs incurred for architectural, planning, engineering, and legal
advice and services;
(5) Imputed administrative costs, including reasonable charges for the time spent by municipal employees in con-
nection with the implementation of a Project Plan;
(6) Relocation costs;
(7) Organizational costs, including the costs of conducting environmental impact and other studies and the costs of
informing the public of the creation of tax incremental districts and the implementation of project plans; and
(8) Payments and grants made, at the discretion of the governing body, which are found to be necessary or conve-
nient to the creation of tax incremental districts or the implementation of project plans.
The project costs below are further defined on page 18 & 19.
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Conditions of the Developer Agreement relating to Constitutional Debt
It is specifically a condition of the proposed Developer’s Agreement that the City’s obligation to pay is limited to the proceeds of the positive tax increment from
the TID receipted into the TIF Fund. The obligation of the City to pay pursuant to the proposed Agreement does not constitute a general indebtedness of the
City or a charge against the City’s general taxing power. The provisions of SDCL 11-9-36 are specifically incorporated within the Agreement by reference. It is
also to be specifically agreed that the City has made no representation that the proceeds from such Fund shall be sufficient to retire any indebtedness incurred
by Developer. The parties further acknowledge that SDCL 11-9-25 limits the duration of allocation of the positive tax increment payments and the fund created
by the TID.
Additionally, the City’s obligations to make the payments set forth in the proposed Agreement shall be lawfully made from funds to be budgeted and
appropriated on an ANNUAL BASIS for that purpose during the City’s then current fiscal year, thus not counting towards Constitutional Debt. If at any time
during the term of this Agreement, the governing body of the City shall fail or refuse to approve or authorize the funds due hereunder, then the Agreement
shall terminate upon the end of the fiscal year for which funds were approved or authorized, without penalty to the City. The City’s obligation hereunder
shall not in any way be construed to be a debt of the City in contravention of any applicable constitutional or statutory limitation or requirement concerning
the creation of indebtedness by the City, nor shall anything contained herein constitute a pledge of the general credit, tax revenues, funds or moneys of the
City. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the proposed Agreement, the City hereby acknowledges and agrees that the obligations of the
City under this Agreement are a material inducement for Developer to incur various development and construct improvements upon the TID property and the
failure to pay tax increment to Developer will be financially detrimental to future improvements on said property.
It is further understood that the amount of $6,513,338 will be the maximum amount the City will ever pass on acting as a conduit for TIF #17. This amount will
include any and all interest associated with the debt and the controlling value of the TIF will never pay more than $6,513,338.
The payment of tax increment funds under this Agreement is a Grant under Chapter 11-9 of the South Dakota Codified Laws (the “Grant”). The Grant is a
personal property right vested with the Developer on the effective date of this Agreement. The City will Grant this amount to the Developer and thus not have
to account for any assets on the City’s financial statement. The Developer will be responsible for obtaining their financing and the City will not be liable for any
Developer debt.
Upon completion of the construction of the infrastructure improvements, the Developer shall certify to the City’s Finance Officer the costs of construction,
including capital costs, Professional Fees, and contingency costs. The Developer shall provide contractor/supplier invoices or other supporting documentation
upon request of the Finance Officer. Upon certification and verification of costs, the City shall pay all available tax increment fund revenues not to exceed
$6,513,338 to the Developer.
Kind, Number, Location, And Detailed Costs Of Proposed Public Works
And Improvements - Sdcl § 11-9-13(1)
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Expenditures Exceeding Estimated Cost
Any expenditures, which in sum would exceed the total amount of the TID amount of $6,513,338 will require an amendment of this Plan. All amendments would be undertaken
pursuant to SDCL §11-9-23.
When the expenditures within the Plan are increased in excess of more than 35 percent of the total above, the Department of Revenue will be required to reset the base, in
accordance with SDCL §11-9-23.
If the Project Costs are not provided for in the original plan, the governing body would be required to amend the plan which requires the South Dakota Department of Revenue
to re-determine the tax increment base when additional Project Costs are added to a plan. SDCL §11-9-23.
Detailed List of Estimated Project Costs
Attached as Schedule 1 is a detailed list of estimated Project Costs for each of the phases of the project as per SDCL § 11-9-13(3). No expenditure for Project
Costs is provided for more than five years after the District is created.
Feasibility Study
An economic feasibility study per SDCL § 11-9-13(2) is attached as Schedule 2.
Economic Development Study
Attached is Schedule 4 a Fiscal Impact Statement showing the impact of the Tax Increment District, until and after the debt is repaid, upon all entities levying
property taxes in the district. Required as per SDCL § 11-9-13(4).
Fiscal Impact Statement
Attached is Schedule 4 a Fiscal Impact Statement showing the impact of the Tax Increment District, until and after the debt is repaid, upon all entities levying
property taxes in the district. Required as per SDCL § 11-9-13(4).
Kind, Number, Location, And Detailed Costs Of Proposed Public Works
And Improvements - Sdcl § 11-9-13(1)
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Method of Finance
The payment of Project Costs is anticipated to be made by the City to
Developer from the special fund of the Tax Incremental District. SDCL
§ 11-9-13(5). Pursuant to the Developer’s Agreement, the City will pay
to the Developer all available tax increment funds it receives from the
District.
Maximum Amount of Tax Increment Revenue
The maximum amount of tax increment revenue bonds or monetary
obligations to be paid through Tax Increment District #17 shall be the
amount sufficient to reimburse the Developer for the payments made for
Project Costs and pay all tax increment bonds or monetary obligations in
an amount not to exceed $6,513,338 principal and interest or such lesser
amount as may be feasible with the estimated revenue generated by the
Tax Increment District. The final terms and conditions will be set forth in
the Developer’s Agreement.
Duration of Tax Increment Plan
The duration of the Plan will extend to the number of years it will take
for the reimbursement of the City, the extinguishment of bonds and the
monetary obligation except that the Plan duration shall not exceed 20
calendar years of revenue from the date of creation of the District.
Method Of Financing, Timing Of Costs And Monetary Obligations
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Impact
The site will generate taxes to the local jurisdictions at or above the assessed value of the base. All taxing districts shall receive the taxes from that
base which will be the value set for 2024 taxes payable in 2025. The tax increment will be available to the taxing jurisdictions at or before twenty
years after the creation of the District. Schedule 5 details the tax capture implications to each of the local taxing jurisdictions. After the repayment of
the bonds and monetary obligations, taxing entities will receive their proportionate share of tax dollars for the base value and the tax incremental
values.
GENERAL FUNDGENERAL FUND
Mechanisms are built within State Codified Law to ensure that school districts are held harmless by TIF districts for their General and Special
Education Funds. For these purposes, law (SDCL 13-13-10.2) defines four classifications of TIFs:
»Economic Development - Any area where there is or will be one or more businesses engaged in any activity defined as commercial or industrial by
the governing body that has zoning authority over the land contained within the tax incremental district
»Industrial – Any factory or any business engaged primarily in the manufacturing or assembly of goods, the processing of raw materials, and the
wholesale distribution of products for resale
»Affordable Housing – Includes an area where: 1. The original selling price of any house in the district will be at or below the first-time homebuyer
purchase price limit being used by the South Dakota Housing Development Authority as of the date the house is sold; OR 2. The monthly rental rate
of all multifamily housing units in the district will be at or below the calculated rent for the state’s eighty percent area median income as of the date
the district is created, for a minimum of five years following the date of first occupancy.
»Local – Any tax incremental districts that do not fall under Economic Development or Industrial
All public school districts are funded through the State Aid to Education formula. The two primary channels of the formula are State Aid and Local
Effort. Multiple agencies of the State of South Dakota calculate the amount of General Fund monies to be distributed to school districts each year
through the State portion. Local effort is considered the amount of revenue that is generated by local property taxes at maximum levies.
If a TIF is classified as Economic Development, Industrial, or Affordable Housing, the school funding that would be generated by the increment
valuation is considered lost local effort and is paid through the State Aid side of the formula. If a TIF is classified as Local, the affected school district
funding must be recouped through local effort in the form of an additional levy added to the General and Special Education Funds. In either scenario,
the school district receives the financial need associated with the increment valuation.
The City of Brookings TIF #17 will be classified as Econcomic Development; therefore, any lost local effort will be covered through the State Aid to
Education Formula.
Estimated Impact Of Tax Increment Financing On
Revenues Of Taxing Jurisdictions
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CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND
The impact of a TIF to the Capital Outlay Fund is minimal. Starting on July 1, 2020, a school district is limited to
the amount of capital outlay dollars they can receive by either:
A. the previous year’s maximum allowable can be increased by a growth factor plus 3%
Or
B. a per student amount.
The primary impact would be to the first scenario; a TIF would delay annual growth until the TIF is completed.
However, once the TIF is dissolved, all increment value would be considered new growth for the school
district. If a school district falls under a per student limitation, they will see no impact to their funding due to
the TIF.
SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND
The Special Ed Fund has the potential to see the greatest negative impact from the creation of a TIF district.
If the school district requests their special education monies in the form of a levy, then the exclusion of the
TIF increment in the tax base would mean the school district is not receiving as much as it could.
If the school district submits their request in a dollar amount, then the fund would see no impact from a TIF
district.
BOND REDEMPTION FUND
The school district is always able to ask for the needed money for the principal and interest of their bond
repayment. The only impact a TIF would have on this fund is by holding back the increment value, lowering
tax base for the spreading of the tax burden and creating a slightly higher levy for the local taxpayers.
Estimated Impact Of Tax Increment Financing On
Revenues Of Taxing Jurisdictions
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Supplementary Findings
LIST OF ESTIMATED NON-PROJECT COSTS
Item Amount
Completed Development Costs $21,400,000
Total $21,400,000
CHANGES TO CITY COMPREHENSIVE/MASTER PLAN MAP, BUILDING
CODES & CITY ORDINANCES PER SDCL §11-9-16 (4)
No changes to either City ordinances or the City Master Plan are required.
LIST OF ESTIMATED NON-PROJECT COSTS
The following is a list of the non-Project Costs per SDCL § 11-9-16(5). All costs
are listed as taxable value; actual non-project costs will exceed the following
amounts.
STATEMENT OF DISPLACEMENT AND RELOCATION PLAN
No residents or families will be displaced by the Project. SDCL § 11-9-16(6)
PERFORMANCE BOND, SURETY BOND OR OTHER GUARANTY
As security for its fulfillment of the agreement with the governing body,
a purchaser or lessee of redevelopment property may furnish a perfor-
mance bond, with such surety and in such form and amount as the gov-
erning body may approve or make such other guaranty as the governing
body may deem necessary in the public interest. This additional security
may be provided for in a Developer’s Agreement.
The costs above are related to the construction of
the buildings within the District and are deemed
non - eligible for Tax Increment reimbursement.
TAX INCREMENT FINANCE DISTRICT #17
List of Schedules
Schedule 1 - Estimated Project Costs
Schedule 2 - Economic Feasibility Study & Estimated Captured Taxable Values
Schedule 3 - Economic Development Study
Schedule 4 - Fiscal Impact Statement
Schedule 5 - Estimated Captured Taxable Values
Tax Increment Finance District #17| List of Schedule 16
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Schedule 1
Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Costs
Estimates TID Eligible of Project Costs Requested
The City of Brookings has determined that this will be an economic development Tax Increment District, thus the eligible cost will be in the form of an infra-
structure grant that will not exceed $6,513,338 This is a permitted use under SDCL 11-9-15. 11-9-15. Specific items included in project costs. Project costs
include:
(1) Capital costs, including the actual costs of the construction of public works or improvements, buildings, structures, and permanent fixtures; the demoli-
tion, alteration,
remodeling, repair, or reconstruction of existing buildings, structures, and permanent fixtures; the acquisition of equipment; the clearing and grading of
land; and the amount of interest payable on tax incremental bonds / debt issued pursuant to this chapter until such time as positive tax increments to be
received from the district, as estimated by the project plan, are sufficient to pay the principal ofand interest on the tax incremental bonds / debt when due;
(2) Financing costs, including all interest paid to holders of evidences of indebtedness issued to pay for project costs, any premium paid over the principal
amount thereof because of the redemption of such obligations prior to maturity and a reserve for the payment of principal of and interest on such obliga-
tions in an amount determined by the governing body to be reasonably required for the marketability of such obligations; .
(3) Real property assembly costs, including the actual cost of the acquisition by a municipality of real or personal property within a tax incremental district
less any proceeds to be received by the municipality from the sale, lease, or other disposition of such property pursuant to a project plan;
(4) Professional service costs, including those costs incurred for architectural, planning, engineering, and legal advice and services;
(5) Imputed administrative costs, including reasonable charges for the time spent by municipal employees in connection with the implementation of a project
plan;
(6) Relocation costs;
(7) Organizational costs, including the costs of conducting environmental impact and other studies and the costs of informing the public of the creation of tax
incremental districts and the implementation of project plans; and .
(8) Payments and grants made, at the discretion of the governing body, which are found to be necessary or convenient to the creation of tax incremental
districts, the implementation of project plans, or to stimulate and develop the general economic welfare and prosperity of the state
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Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Costs
The following engineer’s estimate shows the estimated costs of Infrastructure:
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Engineer’s Estimate of Probable Costs
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Project Cost Amortization Schedule
The Principal Amount of the following Amortization Schedule is based on the infrastructure expense only:
Total TIF eligible expenses are in the amount of $9,483,292. The
Developer is only requesting $6,513,338 as the TIF can only support
that amount. The assumptions on page 22 further define the TIF
amount and the Developer’s buildout schedule.
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Project Cost Amortization Schedule
The following table shows the proposed tax increment revenue split with South Dakota State University
(SDSU. The Developer, Sixth Street Development, LLC will recieve 100% of the tax increment revenue until
the 5th year of the district to allow for stabilization of the tax increment. SDSU will then recieve 12% of the
tax increment to reimburse their expenses for the reconstruction of Campanile Avenue up to the amount
of $650,000. Sixth St Development, LLC will then continue to recieve 100% of the remaining amount up to
$5,863,338.
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Schedule 2
Feasibility Study, Economic Development Study, And
Fiscal Impact Statement
The City’s role is to simply act as a conduit for the revenue and pass on
all positive increment to the Developer, per the Developer’s Agreement.
The Agreement will state the conditions of which to receive the positive
increment, of which, will never exceed $6,513,338 in total payments, or
20 years, whichever comes first.
It is assumed that all obligations incurred would be adequately secured
as to allow the payment of principal and interest when due, whether
by means of a taxable bond or loan. The actual repayment schedule
may change, but all principal and interest shall be paid within the life of
the TID. Utilizing the information regarding expected increment valua-
tion and tax generation, it is possible to estimate an expected revenue
stream that can be utilized to retire debt that will be created as a result
of implementing the Project Plan.
The City of Brookings TID #17 is proven feasible based upon the projec-
tions made by the Developer, projecting a total in excess of $6,513,338
in tax revenue during the life of the 20-year TIF. The calculations of the
estimated tax increment valuation and tax generated for the TID can be
found in the following tables. For purposes of this Project Plan, it is an-
ticipated no increment generated by the City of Brookings TID #17 will
be available until the earliest of calendar year 2027 and thereafter.
The City has been asked to create a Tax Increment District to help offset the
expansion associated with this project. This feasibility study provides that the
Project Costs can be financed through tax increment financing under South
Dakota Tax Incremental District Law (South Dakota Codified Laws Chapter
11-9). Tax increment financing is an indispensable self-financing tool used
throughout the United States to help local governments successfully develop
and redevelop areas and encourage economic development.
In tax increment financing, the current real property tax assessed value of all
properties in a designated project area (“tax increment financing district”) is
established as the “base value.” As development in the tax increment financ-
ing district increases the assessed values of the redeveloped properties, a
portion of the additional tax revenue generated by the increase in assessed
value over the base value is set aside and committed by the City to the reim-
bursement of approved project costs.
Tax increment financing is permitted only in connection with a “Project Plan”
duly adopted by the City. The property is currently estimated to have a tax-
able value of $1,641,000. The improvements to be made to the property are
estimated to add to the assessed valuation. The estimated increment re-
sulting from the improvements would be approximately $21,400,000 in new
value once fully developed. Since only positive tax increment will be applied,
the proposed project is feasible.
All of the project costs are found to be necessary and convenient to the cre-
ation of the Tax Incremental District and the implementation of the project.
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TID Tax Revenue Estimates Available for the City of Brookings TID #17
*The projections are hypothetical and are based on the buildout schedule provided by the Developer:
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TID Tax Revenue Comparables for City of Brookings #17
*The following shows comparable developments and their values within the City of Brookings to give validity to the projections on page 22:
• The Lofts located at 1116 6th Street, Brookings, SD
• 2024 Valuation - $6,859,100
• 2023 Taxes Paid - $117,130
• 65 Units
• Annual Average Tax Per Unit - $1,802
• Innovation Village located at 2405 10th Street, Brookings, SD
• 2024 Valuation - $11,975,200
• 2023 Taxes Paid - $244,131
• 131 Units
• Average Annual Tax Per Unit - $1,863
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Schedule 3
Economic Development Study
Introduction
The City of Brookings has been approached concerning the creation of a tax increment district (TID). Per South Dakota Codified Law 11-9-8, the governing body
must make a finding that not less than 50%, by area, of the real property within the district will stimulate and develop the general economic welfare and pros-
perity of the State through the promotion and advancement of industrial, commercial, manufacturing, agricultural and natural resources, and the improvement
of the area is likely to enhance significantly the value of substantially all of the other real property in the district.
Study Area Boundary
The Project boundaries are described and depicted on the maps in Attachments 1 and 2 of this Plan.
Establishing Economic Development
South Dakota law describes economic development as activity that stimulates and develops the general economic welfare and prosperity of the state through
the promotion and advancement of industrial, commercial, manufacturing, agricultural, or natural resources. The definition of economic development for State
Aid to Education Formula purpose is any area where there is or will be one or more businesses engaged in any activity defined as commercial or industrial by
the governing body that has zoning authority over the land contained within the TIF district. The proposed City of Brookings TID #17 meets both of these criteria.
The proposed development will consist Commercial property
Finding That the Improvements to the Area Are Likely To Enhance Significantly the Value of Substantially All of the Other Real Property in the
District
It is definitively found that once the improvements set forth within the Project Plan are initiated, the improvements will enhance significantly the value of sub-
stantially all of the other real property in the district. The City of Brookings TIF #17 will revitalize economic development to the City of Brookings and the eastern
region of the State of South Dakota. A supplemental use of the TIF will be improvements as deemed necessary within the developed area.
Conditions Within the Study Area; Land Use and Planning Land Use, Planning and Comprehensive Plan
The City of Brookings’ Comprehensive Plan is consistent with the proposed use of the District.
Findings within the Project Area Analysis
It is found that not less than 50%, by area, of the real property within the District will stimulate
and develop the general economic welfare and prosperity of the State of South Dakota through
the promotion and advancement of economic development. It is also found that the improvement
of the area is likely to enhance significantly the value of substantially all of the other real property
in the District in accordance with SDCL 11-9-8
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Schedule 4
Fiscal Impact Statement for the City of Brookings TID #17
Introduction
A fiscal impact statement shows the impact of the TID, both until and after the bonds or obligations are
repaid, upon all entities levying taxes upon property in the District. The following fiscal impact statement
is intended to provide only a brief analysis of the estimated impact of the Tax Increment District to the
public pursuant to SDCL § 11-9-13(4). It is not intended to challenge a more detailed, complete financial
analysis.
Definitions
“Assumptions” means factors or definitions used in the fiscal analysis. Assumptions may include facts
and figures identified by the District and educated guesses that are sometimes necessary when not all of
the information is available. Assumptions are often used to extrapolate an estimate. Assumptions may
include an estimate of tax levies of each taxing entity, the school aid formula contribution, the value of
the real property, etc.
“Base Revenues” means the taxes collected on the base value.
“Fiscal Impact” means the increase or decrease in revenues and generally refers to an impact to revenues caused by the district.
“Revenue” means ad valorem taxes.
“Tax Increment District” means the City of Brookings Tax Increment District Number 17
“Taxing Districts” means all political subdivisions of the state which have ad valorem taxing power over property within the boundaries of the
Tax Increment District.
“Tax Increment Revenues” means all revenues above the Base Revenues.
Assumptions
1. The property will have improvements which at completion is estimated at taxable purposes projected to exceed $21,400,000.
2. The average tax levy of all taxing districts will be $18.966 “Other” per thousand dollars of taxable valuation.
3. Tax increment will start to be collected in 2027 and end prior to 2044.
4. The discretionary formula will be waived by Developer and the tenants.
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Schedule 5
Estimated Captured Taxable Values
For purposes of this Project Plan, it is assumed that the Developer will elect not to use the real property tax discretionary formula cur-
rently utilized in Brookings County, South Dakota, pertaining to payment of real property taxes (i.e., 20% Year 1; 40% Year 2; 60% Year 3; 80%
Year 4; and 100% Year 5.)
10-6-137. Discretionary formula for reduced taxation of new structures and additions--Partially constructed structures.
Any structure classified pursuant to this section, must, following construction, be valued for taxation purposes in the usual manner. The board of county com-
missioners of the county in which the structure is located, may adopt a formula for assessed value to be used for tax purposes. Except as otherwise provided in
§ 10-6-137.1, the formula may include, for any or all of the five tax years following construction, all, any portion, or none of the assessed value for tax purposes.
Any formula adopted must be equally applied to specifically classified properties within a tax increment finance district.
The board of county commissioners of the county in which the structure is located may, if requested by the owner of the structure, fully assess the structure
without application of the formula. In waiving the formula for the structure of one owner, the board of county commissioners is not prohibited from applying
the formula for subsequent new structures. The assessed value during any of the five years may not be less than the assessed value of the property in the year
preceding the first year of the tax years following construction.
Any structure that is partially constructed on the assessment date may be valued for tax purposes, pursuant to this section, and the value may not be less than
the assessed value of the property in the year preceding the beginning of construction. The period that the property is valued for tax purposes under this sec-
tion may include the years when the property is partially constructed.
Following the five-year period under this section, the property must be assessed at the same percentage as all other property for tax purposes, except as
otherwise provided in § 10-6-137.1.
Any of the following types of real property may be specifically classified for the purpose of taxation pursuant to this section:
(1) Any new industrial or commercial structure, or any addition, renovation, or reconstruction to an existing structure, located within a designated urban re-
newal area as defined in § 11-8-4, if the new structure, addition, renovation, or reconstruction has a full and true value of thirty thousand dollars or more;
(2) Any new industrial structure, including a power generation facility, or an addition to an existing structure, if the new structure or addition has a full and
true value of thirty thousand dollars or more;
(3) Any new nonresidential agricultural structure, or any addition to an existing structure, if the new structure or addition has a full and true value of ten thou-
sand dollars or more;
(4) Any new commercial structure, or any addition to an existing structure, except a commercial residential structure as described in subdivision (5), if the new
structure or addition has a full and true value of thirty thousand dollars or more;
(5) Any new commercial residential structure, or addition to an existing structure, containing four or more units, if the new structure or addition has a full and
true value of thirty thousand dollars or more;
(6) Any new affordable housing structure containing four or more units, with a monthly rental rate of the units at or below the annually calculated rent for
the state’s sixty percent area median income being used by the South Dakota Housing Development Authority for a minimum of ten years following the date of
first occupancy, if the structure has a full and true value of thirty thousand dollars or more;
(7) Any new residential structure, or addition to or renovation of an existing structure, located within a redevelopment neighborhood established pursuant
to § 10-6-141, if the new structure, addition, or renovation has a full and true value of five thousand dollars or more. The structure must be located in an area
defined and designated as a redevelopment neighborhood based on conditions provided in § 11-7-2 or 11-7-3; or
(8) Any commercial, industrial, or nonresidential agricultural property that increases more than ten thousand dollars in full and true value, as a result of re-
construction or renovation of the structure.
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Schedule 5 Continued
Estimated Captured Taxable Values
* Actual valuation shall depend upon the value determined by the Brookings County Director of
Equalization when assessed, with the application of dollars-per-thousand from local taxes. All tax
increment revenues shall be from Generally Applicable Taxes attributable to the improvements to be
constructed in the TID. The potential for total increment collections are estimated to be at the maximum
range of $6,513,338 covering a span of captured tax years not to exceed 20. Collection is anticipated to
begin in 2027, and the schedule carries out the tax captured 20 years from the date of Plan adoption.
The following dollars-per-thousand rates are the current taxing rates of the local taxing jurisdictions for
“Other” property types:
2024 Property Tax Rate “Other”
Entity Mill Rate
Brookings County 4.025
Brookings School District 12.658
City of Brookings 2.262
East Dakota Water District .021
Total 18.966
Utilizing the information regarding expected increment valuation and tax generation, it is possible to
generate an expected revenue stream that can be utilized to retire debt that will be created as a result of
implementing the Project Plan.
TAX INCREMENT FINANCE DISTRICT #17
List of Attachments
Attachment 1 - Description of Real Property
Attachment 2 - Conditions map, SDCL § 11-9-16(1)
Attachment 3 - Improvements map, SDCL § 11-9-16(2)
Attachment 4 - Zoning Change Map SDCL § 11-9-16(3)
Attachment 5 - TID Boundary Map
Attachment 6 - Department of Revenue Classification Letter
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Attachment 1
Description of Real Property
Description of Real Property:
• Lot 1A in Block 4 of Hill Park Addition, an addition to the City of Brookings, Brookings County, South Dakota
• Lot 13A in Block 2 of Sanderson’s Addition to the City of Brookings, Brookings County, South Dakota
• S 40’ Lot 4, Lot 5, N 15’ Lot 6, Block 1 of Sanderson’s Addition to the City of Brookings, Brookings County, South Dakota
All Located in the City of Brookings, Brookings County, South Dakota including within and adjacent right-of-way.
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Attachment 2
Conditions picture for the City of Brookings Tax Incremental District #17, SDCL § 11-9-16(1)
The following image shows the current condition of the proposed location of TID #17:
Below is the current conditions of the Paragon Development:Below is the current conditions of the Latitude 44 Development:
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Attachment 3
Improvements Map for the City of Brookings Tax Incremental District #17, SDCL § 11-9-16(2)
The following image shows the improvements map for the Latitude 44 Development:The following image shows the improvements map
for the Paragon Development:
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Attachment 4
Zoning Change Map SDCL § 11-9-16(3)
The current Zoning for the Paragon Development is zoned PDD
with underlying R-3.
The current Zoning for the Latitude 44 Development is Zoned B-2.
The Paragon Development and the Latitude 44 development are correctly zoned.
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Attachment 5
Tax Increment District Boundary Map
The following image shows the boundary of the tax increment district:
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Attachment 17
Department of Revenue Classification Letter
The following is a document from the South Dakota Department of Revenue:
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 25-0098,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