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BROOKINGS CITY COUNCIL
March 11, 2025
The Brookings City Council held a joint meeting with the County Commission on
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM, at the Brookings City & County Government
Center, Chambers, with the following City Council members present: Mayor Oepke
Niemeyer, Council Members Wayne Avery, Brianna Doran, Bonny Specker, Holly Tilton
Byrne, and Nick Wendell. County Commission Members present: Shawn Hostler, Larry
Jensen, Dave Miller, Doug Post, and Kelly VanderWal. City Manager Paul Briseno, City
Attorney Steve Britzman and City Clerk Bonnie Foster were also present.
Agenda. A motion was made by Mayor Niemeyer, seconded by Council Member Tilton
Byrne, that Item #14, Executive Session, be removed from the agenda. The motion
carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Avery, Doran, Niemeyer, Specker, Tilton Byrne,
and Wendell. A motion was made by Council Member Avery, seconded by Council
Member Wendell, that the agenda be approved, as amended. The motion carried by
the following vote: 6 - Avery, Doran, Niemeyer, Specker, Tilton Byrne, and Wendell. A
motion was made by County Commissioner Hostler, seconded by County
Commissioner Miller, that the agenda be approved, as amended. The motion carried by
the following vote: Yes: 5 - Hostler, Jensen, Miller, Post, and VanderWal.
Ordinance 25-005. A public hearing was held on City of Brookings Ordinance 25-005
and Brookings County Commission Ordinance 2025-02, 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). A motion was
made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by Council Member Wendell, that
Ordinance 25-005 be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: 6 – Avery,
Doran, Niemeyer, Specker, Tilton Byrne, and Wendell. A motion was made by County
Commissioner Miller, seconded by County Commissioner Hostler, that Ordinance 2025-
02, be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: 5 - Hostler, Jensen, Miller,
Post, and VanderWal.
Adjourn the Joint Meeting. A motion was made by Council Member Specker,
seconded by Council Member Tilton Byrne, that this portion of the Joint Meeting be
adjourned at 5:42 p.m. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. A motion was made
by County Commissioner VanderWal, seconded by County Commissioner Miller that
this portion of the Joint Meeting be adjourned at 5:42 p.m. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
(A brief recess began at 5:42 p.m. to end the joint portion of the meeting, dismissing the
County Commission. The City Council reconvened at 6:00 p.m.)
Open Forum. Amelia Wendell and Lauren Bortnem spoke on the Brookings High
School Health Occupation Students Association for future Healthcare Professionals
(HOSA) Program.
Consent Agenda. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by
Council Member Wendell, that the consent agenda be approved. The motion carried by
the following vote: Yes: 6 - Avery, Doran, Niemeyer, Specker, Tilton Byrne, and
Wendell.
A. Action to approve the February 25, 2025 City Council Minutes.
B. Action on Temporary Alcohol / Special Event Alcoholic Beverage Licenses
from existing alcohol license holders: Main Street Pub (License Holder RB-3206
and RL-19765): City TL25-003; Mosaic Wine Bar (License Holder RW-27721 and RB-
27720): City TL25-004; Sodexo Catering (License Holder RB-28249 and RW-28251):
SDSU TL25-030 and SDSU TL25-031.
C. Action to abate the 2024 Drainage Fee in the amount of $73.68, for Parcel # 40494-
00300-004-05, Owners: Linda Moilan, Sherri Forrette, and Gary & Dianne Foster, Address:
2024/2026/2028 Rapid Valley Avenue, Legal description: Lot 4A, Block 3, River Run
Addition.
D. Action to abate the 2024 Drainage Fee in the amount of $73.68, for Parcel # 40340-
00200-001-00, Owner: Christine Condos, Address: 908 Christine Avenue, Legal
description: Lots 1 & 2, Block 2, Meadowwood Addition.
E. Action to abate the 2024 Drainage Fee in the amount of $73.68, for Parcel # 40340-
00100-001-00, Owner: Christine Condos, Address: 808 Christine Avenue, Legal
description: Lots 1 & 2, Block 1, Meadowwood Addition.
F. Action on Resolution 25-025, a Resolution declaring surplus property for the City of
Brookings.
RESOLUTION 25-025 - DECLARING SURPLUS PROPERTY
WHEREAS, the City of Brookings is the owner of the following described equipment
formerly used at the City of Brookings:
Parks, Recreation & Forestry: JET Dust Collector Serial #17010177; Homemade Spiral
Staircase; Tradesman Drill Press Serial #007995; Eskimo Shark Z51; Makita Table Saw
& Extension Serial #168004A; Laguna Band Saw Serial #15097043; Kreg Router &
Table Saw; Dewalt 18 Volt Tool Kit; LB White Heater Serial #19242; 4 – Ball Field
Speakers; Milwaukee Drill Press Serial; 2 - Dewalt 3/8 Drill; Milwaukee Sawzall Kit;
Makita 3/8 Drill; Power Smith ½ Electric Impact Drill; Makita ½ Hamer Drill
Police Department: 2015 Chevy Tahoe - VIN 1GNSK3EC5FR688080, (Bikes) GMC
Denali, Serial #L121203611, Tag #80, Pink; Roadmaster, Serial #SNFS098DD4478,
Tag #3100, Gray; Murray Flexor, Serial #020543, Tag #3058, Blue; Roadmaster Granite
Peak, Serial #SNFSD16CA3022, Tag #3089, Black; Huffy Stone Mountain, Serial
#HC0329549, Tag #3029, Gray; Genesis GS, Serial #GS151208195, Tag #31, Black;
Genesis GX7, Serial #GS120520177, Tag #3023, Silver; Genesis V2100, Serial
#GS140324211, Tag #3036, Blue; Schwinn Cruiser, Serial #ER800923, Tag #2050,
Red; Trek Mountain Track, Tag #4046, Red; Mongoose Exhibit, Serial #19HN4760, Tag
#0049, Blue; Huffy Rockcreek, Serial #SNHBT23B04860, Tag #1011, Blue; Huffy Trail
Runner, Serial #AH23K008773, Tag #1077, Black; Roadmaster Granite Peak, Serial
#18F310A7, Tag #3032, Black; Mongoose Rebel, Serial #SNFSD23L16940, Tag
#2094, Black; Break Point, Serial #39060588, Tag #1088, Red; Next Break Point, Serial
#39060588, Tag #1080, Red; Shimano Tourney, Tag #1017, Green; Huffy Alpine, Serial
#AL13B027446, Tag #4039, Purple; Magna Zanzibar, Serial #95TD144599, Tag #4020,
Pink; Huffy Shimano, Serial #057141, Tag #65, Blue; Team Dual Tracker, Tag #0075,
Red; Genesis V2100, Serial #BAOYI, Tag #1035, Black; Fisher Shimano, Serial
#00TD201990, Tag #0030, Black; Next ES Extreme, Serial #00TD201990, Tag #0020,
Black; Roadmaster Ridgeland, Serial #211060684, Tag #3062, Blue; Kent 20, Serial
#23U2U62232, Tag #3053, Black; Kent Chaos, Serial #62302036045, Tag #3107,
Black; Murray Ultra Terrain, Tag #3064, Gray; Roadmaster Kent 700, Serial
GS52714WMA, Tag #3048, Black; Schwinn High Timber, Serial #SNIDC060106, Tag
#3046, Silver; Genesis GX7, Serial #GS120601, Tag #3804, Silver; MGX Denali, Serial
#L121203011, Tag #3076, Red; Mongoose Rebel, Serial #R1016WMDS, Tag #3078;
Mongoose Shimmano, Serial #SNFSD08D099, Tag#3090, Red; Hiawatha, Tag #3085,
Maroon; Huffy Rock Creek, Serial #SNHBT23E, Tag #3114, Blue; Schwinn Ranger,
Serial #374009570-0, Tag #3050, Blue; Huffy Rockcreek, Serial #SNHBT23E13, Tag
#3075, Black; Hyper Urban, Serial #TJ18EO11197, Tag #3071, Gray; Roller, Tag
#3016, Black; Shimano V2900, Serial #UNK, Tag #4047, White; Schwinn Messa
Runner, Serial #76041, Tag #46, Blue; Huffy Rockcreek, Tag #0077, Purple; Trek 700,
Serial #GT705817, Tag #0007, Orange; Shimano Hyper Speed 21, Serial
#WMA102605, Tag #4036, Black; Hyper Havoc, Serial #FF24A39045, Tag #4091,
Black; Giant Alux 600 Series, Serial #C5AC3801, Tag #4061, Red; Genesis GX7, Serial
#S141104628, Tag #4032, Blue; Roadmaster Platinum, Serial #R70881316, Tag
#4028, Blue; State Bicycle Co #43, Tag #4077, Blue; Shimano Bayside, Serial
#GS72653, Tag #4052, Silver; Shimano Bayside, Serial #GS72653, Tag #4053, Silver;
Trek Multi Track, Tag #0017, Black; Roadmaster Mountain Sport, Serial #CK52422777,
Tag #61; Huffy Tundra, Tag #0013, Blue; Razor Electric Scooter, Serial #400, Tag #25,
Turquoise; Hyper Shocker, Serial #TC21L230359, Tag #3086, Black; Schwinn Skyliner,
Serial #8027, Tag #3049, Silver; Kent Flexor 29, Serial #6190208083, Tag #50, Blue;
Kent Flexor 29, Serial #6190308083, Tag #50, Pink; Kent Flexor 29, Serial
#6190308083, Tag #50, Blue; Specialized Calcoon Classic, Serial #F4092331, Tag #71,
Copper; Roadmaster Mt Fury, Serial #SNFSD05L49042, Tag #79, Silver; Next Gauntlet,
Serial #DJIC0545C3, Tag #53, Red; Kent Seachange, Serial #62107838848, Tag #81,
Silver; Huffy Rockcreek, Serial #SNHBT23E13085, Tag #32, Blue; Huffy Rockcreek,
Serial #SNHTM21L42116, Tag #42, Purple; Kent Flexor 29, Serial #6190208083, Tag
#50, Blue; Kent Flexor, Serial #6190308083, Tag #50, Blue; GMC Denali, Serial
#L121203611, Tag #80, Pink.
Fire Department: 4 – Scott Ska-Pak Confined Space Harness, 41 – Scott X-3 4.5 Self
Contained Breathing Apparatus, 41 – Scott AV-3000 SCBA Masks, 82 – Scott 60-
Minute 4500 PSI Carbon Wrapped Air Tanks, 2 – Scott RIT-Pak II RIT Bags, 1 –
Survivair RIT Bag
Library: HP 800GD EDT (HP48); 4 HP EliteDesk 800 63 6W (HP64, HP66, HP56,
HP58); HP EliteDesk 800 G1 Tower (HP44); HP Elite 800 G2 EDT (HP46); Acer 24”
Monitor; 3 – Wooden Books Carts; 1 – Metal 3-Tier Book Cart; Microfilm
Scanner/Printer.
WHEREAS, in the best financial interest, it is the desire of the City of Brookings to
dispose of as surplus property; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager is hereby authorized to sell or dispose of said surplus
property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the governing body of the City of Brookings,
SD, that this property be declared surplus property according to SDCL Chapter 6-13.
G. Action on a Restriction Agreement with Ryan Companies US Inc., for the
Brookings Marketplace Parcel.
Report: Ex-Officio Reports. A Brookings Municipal Utility Board report was given by
Council Member Specker. A Brookings Health Systems Board of Trustees report was
given by Council Member Doran.
Update: Downtown Fire. Jacob Meshke, Deputy City Manager, provided an update
on the December 2024 Downtown Fire, which has affected 4 buildings and 21
businesses. Kirsten Gjesdal, Downtown Brookings Executive Director, provided an
update on the Community Fund and how it is being dispersed to those affected by the
fire.
Discussion on Council Member Vacancy Process. City Clerk Bonnie Foster
provided an overview of the process to fill Council Member Andrew Rasmussen's
vacant seat. Council Member Andrew Rasmussen resigned from the City Council,
effective February 28, 2025.
FIRST READING – Ordinance 25-009. Introduction and First Reading was held on
Ordinance 25-009, an Ordinance Authorizing Budget Amendment No. 10 to the 2024
Budget. Second Reading and Action: March 25, 2025.
FIRST READING – Ordinance 25-010. Introduction and First Reading was held on
Ordinance 25-010, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 38 - Floods, of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Brookings, and Pertaining to the Flood Prevention and
Regulations. Public Hearing and Action: March 25, 2025.
Ordinance 25-007. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by
Council Member Specker, that Ordinance 25-007, an Ordinance Authorizing Budget
Amendment No. 1 to the 2025 Budget, be approved. The motion carried by the
following vote: Yes: 6 - Avery, Doran, Niemeyer, Specker, Tilton Byrne, and Wendell.
Ordinance 25-006. A public hearing was held 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). A motion was made by Council Member Specker, seconded by Council
Member Doran, that Ordinance 25-006 be approved. Public Comment: Reid
Cummings. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Avery, Doran, Niemeyer,
Specker, Tilton Byrne, and Wendell.
Resolution 25-021. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by
Council Member Specker, that Resolution 25-021, a Resolution Transferring
Contingency Funds, be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 -
Avery, Doran, Niemeyer, Specker, Tilton Byrne, and Wendell.
RESOLUTION 25-021 - A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING CONTINGENCY FUNDS
WHEREAS, the City of Brookings hereby transfers City Manager’s contingency funds to
fund unplanned operational obligations of the municipality. This resolution is for the
purpose of completing a transfer of contingency funds to the following accounts:
421 Police Department
101-421-5-101-04 Overtime Pay $145,000
454 Forestry
101-454-5-425-04 Maintenance Equipment $ 11,700
Total Transfers $ 156,700
The Financing Source for this transfer is from the following accounts:
101-405-5-856-99 Contingency $156,700
Total Source of Funding $156,700
WHEREAS, this resolution is deemed necessary for the immediate preservation of the
public peace, health, safety and support of the City, and shall become effective upon
publication.
Adjourn. A motion was made by Council Member Wendell, seconded by Council
Member Tilton Byrne, that this meeting be adjourned at 6:51 p.m. The motion carried
by a unanimous vote.
CITY OF BROOKINGS, SD
Oepke G. Niemeyer, Mayor
ATTEST:
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk