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Home My WebLink About2025_07_22 CC Mtg PresentationCITY OF BROOKINGS |Meeting Agenda | CITY COUNCIL "We are an inclusive, diverse, connected community that fuels the creative class, embraces sustainability and pursues a complete lifestyle. We are committed to building a bright future through dedication, generosity and authenticity. Bring your dreams!" Tuesday, July 22, 2025| 6:00 p.m. | City & County Government Center The City of Brookings is committed to providing a high quality of life for its citizens and fostering a diverse economic base through innovative thinking, strategic planning, and proactive, fiscally responsible municipal management . Brookings City & County Government Center –520 3rd St. –Brookings, SD 57006 –Phone: (605) 692-6281 1. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE- 2. RECORD OF COUNCIL ATTENDANCE - 3. ACTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA -Action: Motion to Approve, Roll Call 4. OPEN FORUM -Any member of the public may make a brief announcement or invitation, or request time on the agenda for an item not listed.Individuals are asked to state their name and city of residence for the record.Public Comment is limited to a maximum of three minutes per person. The speaker’s comments and views expressed do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the City of Brookings or City Council. 5. CONSENT AGENDA -Matters appearing on the Consent Agenda are expected to be non - controversial and will be acted upon by the Council at one time, without discussion. At the request of any one Council Member or the City Manager, an item may be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the regular agenda whenever additional discussion on an item is necessary. Items removed from the Consent Agenda will be discussed at the beginning of the formal items. Action: Motion to Approve, Request Public Comment, Roll Call CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A.City Council Meeting Minutes: 7/8/2025 B.Special Event Temporary Alcohol Beverage Licenses C.Resolution 25-063: Renovation of Dwiggins-Medary Skatepark D.Resolution 25-068: Declaring Surplus Property- 6. PRESENTATIONS / REPORTS - 6.A. PROCLAMATION McCrory Gardens Day- 6.B. PROCLAMATION Americans with Disabilities 35th Anniversary Day- 7. CONTRACTS / CHANGE ORDERS - 7.A. Resolution 25-069 -Real Estate Purchase Authorization Purpose:Downtown Parking Lot Location: 214 Front Street Action: Motion, Open & Close Hearing, Roll Call Location Map: 214 Front Street 8. ORDINANCE FIRST READINGS -No vote is required on the first reading of an Ordinance. The title of the Ordinance is read. Public Comment and Council discussion is permitted. The date for the second reading or public hearing is announced. 8.A. ORDINANCE 25-027 -FIRST READING 2025 Budget Amendment No. 5 Second Reading and Action: August 12, 2025 Fund Budgetary Account Account Description Budget Increase Amount General Fund $1,300,000 8.B. ORDINANCE 25-024 -FIRST READING Establishing a Citizen’s Request for Reconsideration Policy Appeal Process Public Hearing and Action: August 12, 2025 F. If the complainant still feels that their objections have been dealt with inadequately, the complainant can make an appeal to the Library Board of Trustees. The Library Board of Trustees will evaluate the request and make a decision within 60 working days. G. If the complainant disagrees with the decision of the Library Board of Trustees and believes the matter or material is obscene, as defined by SDCL §22-24- 27, the complainant may appeal the decision of the Library Board to the Brookings City Council. H. The complainant may appeal a decision of the Brookings City Council to a court of competent jurisdiction for judicial review pursuant to SDCL §22-24-56. F. If the complainant still feels that their objections have been dealt with inadequately, the complainant can make a final appeal to the Library Board of Trustees. The Library Board will in turn decide upon an appropriate course of action. 8.C. ORDINANCE 25-023 -FIRST READING Amending Chapter 94, Article VI, Division 6, Section 24-505 Regulations relating to Cannabis Dispensaries Public Hearing and Action: August 12, 2025 Section 94-505. Regulations relating to cannabis dispensaries. A. No cannabis dispensary shall be owned or operated at a location within the city's zoning jurisdiction except as provided by this section. A cannabis dispensary shall be considered a permitted special use in the following districts: Business B-1 central district, business B-2 district, business B-2A office district,business B-3 heavy district, and business B-4 highway district. B. No cannabis dispensary shall operate within 300 feet of a religious institution, preschool, or detention facility existing before the date of the cannabis establishment application. Distances shall be measured from the closest point of the property lines. C. No cannabis dispensary shall operate within 1,000 feet of a public or private school existing before the date of the cannabis establishment application. Distances shall be measured from the closest point of the property lines. 8.D. ORDINANCE 25-026 -FIRST READING Zoning Change Location: South 110 feet of Outlot A in Southwest ¼ in Section 20, Township 110, Range 49 (716 34th Avenue) From:Agriculture A District To:Business B-3 Heavy District Public Hearing and Action: August 12, 2025 Location Map: South 110 feet of Outlot A in Southwest ¼ in Section 20, Township 110, Range 49 716 34th Avenue Zoning Map:Future Land Use Map: 8.E. ORDINANCE 25-025 -FIRST READING Zoning Change Location: Various City Properties From:Agriculture A District, Floodway FW District, Residence R-1 Rural Estate District, Residence R-1B Single-Family District, Residence R-2 Two-Family District, Residence R-3 Apartment District, Residence RMH Single-Family & Manufactured Housing District, Business B-3 Heavy District, Industrial I-1R Restricted District, Industrial I-2 Heavy District, & Planned Development District To:Civic District Public Hearing and Action: August 12, 2025 Location Map: Various City Properties 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS / SECOND READINGS - 9.A. ORDINANCE 25-022 -Amending: Chapter 2, Code of Ordinances Pertaining to: Authority and Duties of the Brookings Human Rights Commission Action: Motion, Request Public Comment, Roll Call •Revised in 2016 •Investigate, arbitrate, enforce complaints of discrimination •Limited number of complaints filed Current Ordinance & Background •Challenges & Concerns ‣Time ‣Funding ‣Volunteer Turnover ‣Formal Training ‣Confidentiality ‣Liability ‣Incorrect determinations •Remove BHRC’s authority to investigate, arbitrate, enforce complaints of discrimination •Serve as a knowledgeable and accessible resource •Focus on providing education, outreach, and support •Online -resources, support, and concern reporting Revised Ordinance 9.B. Resolution 25-065 -Amendment:2040 Comprehensive Plan’s Future Land Use Map Location:3439 Main Avenue South From: Open Wetland To: Urban Medium Density Action: Motion, Open & Close Hearing, Roll Call Location Map: 3439 Main Avenue South Zoning Map Future Land Use Map Floodplain Map Suitability Map 9.C. PUBLIC HEARING -Transfer:On-Off Sale Malt License Location:929-931 25th Avenue From: Dennis Bielfeldt, Den Wil Hospitality Group, dba Wilbert’s To:Matt Chapman, Domellie’s LLC, dba Domellie’s Action: Motion, Open & Close Public Hearing, Roll Call Location Map: 929-931 25th Ave. Domellie’s 9.D. Resolution 25-060 -Wine Operating Agreement Owner: Matt Chapman, Domellie’s LLC DBA:Domellie’s Location: 929-931 25th Avenue Action: Motion, Open & Close Hearing, Roll Call 9.E. Resolution 25-067 -On-Sale Convention Liquor Operating Agreement Owner: Matt Chapman, Domellie’s LLC DBA:Domellie’s Location: 929-931 25th Avenue Action: Motion, Open & Close Hearing, Roll Call 10. OTHER BUSINESS - 11. PROGRESS REPORT - Progress Report July 2025 Police •Special Olympics Torch Run •Community Policing •Safety Town •Bike Rodeo •July 4th Parade •Brookings Summer Arts Festival Brookings Public Library •Summer Reading Program •1,062 Registered https://www.brookingslibrary.org/ •Life-Sized Trivial Pursuit •August Public Works Engineering Division •Airport Parallel Taxiway Project •Opening this week •12th St S Shared-Use Trail Project •Concrete sidewalks poured •To be completed by August •Main Ave S & 12th St S Traffic Signal & Ramp Project •Traffic signals are operational •To be completed in August •Asphalt Maintenance Project •To be completed by October Public Works Street Division •Mosquito Update •Fogging •Larvicide Dacotah Bank Center •Uncle Sam Jam •2,126 attendees •4-H Achievement Days •July 28-31 •Facility Update •Restroom Renovations Parks,Recreation &Forestry •All in One Weekend –40,000+ in our Parks! •Brookings Summer Arts Festival •Buffalo Wild Wings Tournament •Brookings Tennis Tournament •Brookings Horseshoe Tournament •Hillcrest Aquatic Center (normal operations) Mayor’s Awards Now Accepting Nominations! •Mayor’s Most Inspirational Leadership Award •Mayor’s Generational Leadership Award •Dorothy & Eugene T. Butler Human Rights Award •Human Rights Commission Youth Award •All due August 1 •Disability Awareness Committee’s A.B.L.E. and EMPOWER Awards •Due July 23 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. EXECUTIVE SESSION -Pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2.4, for preparing for contract negotiations or negotiating with employees or employee representatives; SDCL 1 -25- 2.3, for consulting with legal counsel or reviewing communications form legal counsel about proposed or pending litigation or contractual matters; and SDCL 1-25-2.5, for discussing marketing or pricing strategies by a board or commission of a business owned by the state or any of its political subdivisions, when public discussion may be harmful to the competitive position of the business. Action: Motion to enter Executive Session, Voice Vote Action: Motion to exit Executive Session, Voice Vote 14. ADJOURN -Brookings City CouncilMayor: Oepke Niemeyer Deputy Mayor: Nick Wendell Council Members: Wayne Avery, Brianna Doran, Lisa Hager, Bonny Specker, Holly Tilton Byrne Council StaffPaul M. Briseno, City Manager J. Vincent Jones, City Attorney Bonnie Foster, City Clerk