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City of Brookings
Meeting Agenda - Final
Brookings City Council
Brookings City & County
Government Center
520 3rd St., Suite 230
Brookings, SD 57006
Phone: (605) 692-6281
"We are an inclusive, diverse, connected community that fuels the creative class, embraces sustainability
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Council Chambers6:00 PMTuesday, August 12, 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 25-03425.A.
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7/22/2025 CC MinutesAttachments:
Action to abate property taxes in the amount of $246.69 for Parcel
#40090-01300-007-00, also known as 1307 Breckenridge Lane. Legal
description: Block 13, Lot 7, Camelot Square Addition.
ID 25-03465.B.
Abatement Application
Location Map
Attachments:
Action on Temporary Alcohol / Special Event Alcoholic Beverage Licenses
from existing alcohol license holders.
ID 25-03475.C.
Memo
SDCL 35-4-124
Attachments:
Action on Resolution 25-071, a Resolution declaring surplus property for
the City of Brookings.
RES 25-0715.D.
Memo
Resolution
Attachments:
Action on an appointment to the Brookings Human Rights Commission:
Mark Aberle.
ID 25-03495.E.
MemoAttachments:
Action on Resolution 25-072, a Resolution designating the Official
Newspaper.
RES 25-0725.F.
Memo
Resolution
Attachments:
6. Presentations/Reports:
Introduction of promoted City of Brookings employee.ID 25-03506.A.
Proclamation: A Day to Celebrate the Cultures of Our CommunityID 25-03556.B.
ProclamationAttachments:
Report: 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Audit
Summary
ID 25-03576.C.
2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
Presentation
Attachments:
Reports: City Council Ex-Officio ReportsID 25-03546.D.
7. Contracts/Change Orders: NONE
8. Ordinance First Readings:
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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 25-029, an Ordinance
Authorizing Budget Amendment No. 6 to the 2025 Budget. Second
Reading and Action: August 26, 2025.
ORD 25-0298.A.
Memo
Ordinance
Attachments:
9. Public Hearings and Second Readings:
Second Reading and Action on Ordinance 25-027, an Ordinance
Authorizing Budget Amendment No. 5 to the 2025 Budget.
ORD 25-0279.A.
Memo
Ordinance
Attachments:
Action: Motion, Request Public Comment, Roll Call
Legislative History
7/22/25 City Council read into the record
Second Reading and Action on Ordinance 25-024, an Ordinance
Establishing a Citizen’s Request for Reconsideration Policy Appeal
Process.
ORD 25-0249.B.
Memo
Ordinance
Citizens Request for Reconsideration Policy - marked
Citizens Request for Reconsideration Policy - clean
SDCL 22-25-56
Attachments:
Action: Motion, Request Public Comment, Roll Call
Legislative History
7/22/25 City Council read into the record
Public Hearing and Action on Ordinance 25-023, an Ordinance Amending
Chapter 94, Article VI, Division 6, pertaining to Section 94-505,
Regulations relating to Cannabis Dispensaries.
ORD 25-0239.C.
Memo
Ordinance - clean
Ordinance - marked
Hearing Notice - City Council
Hearing Notice - Planning Commission
Planning Commission Minutes
Attachments:
Action: Motion, Open & Close Public Hearing, Roll Call
Legislative History
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7/22/25 City Council read into the record
Public Hearing and Action on Ordinance 25-025, an Ordinance to Change
the Zoning within the City of Brookings (various City properties from an
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 R-3A
Apartments/Mobile Homes/Manufactured Housing District, Residence
RMH Single-Family and Manufactured Housing District, Business B-3
Heavy District, Industrial I-1 Light District, Industrial I-1R Restricted District,
Industrial I-2 Heavy District, and Planned Development District to a Civic
District).
ORD 25-0259.D.
Memo
Ordinance
Notice - City Council
Notice - Planning Commission
Planning Commission Minutes
Location Map
Civic Regulations
Uses Comparison
Attachments:
Action: Motion, Open & Close Public Hearing, Roll Call
Legislative History
7/22/25 City Council read into the record
Public Hearing and Action on Ordinance 25-026, an Ordinance to Change
the Zoning within the City of Brookings (the South 110 feet of Outlot A in the
Southwest ¼ in Section 20, Township 110, Range 49, City of Brookings,
Brookings County, South Dakota, also known as 716 34th Avenue, from
Agriculture A District to Business B-3 Heavy District).
ORD 25-0269.E.
Memo
Ordinance
Petition to Rezone
Hearing Notice - City Council
Hearing Notice - Planning Commission
Planning Commission Minutes
Location Map
Zoning Map
Future Land Use Map
B-3 Zoning Regulations
Attachments:
Action: Motion, Open & Close Public Hearing, Roll Call
Legislative History
7/22/25 City Council read into the record
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10. Other Business:
Action on a Preliminary Plat of Block 1 of Legacy Addition.ID 25-035910.A.
Memo
Hearing Notice - City Council
Hearing Notice - Planning Commission
Planning Commission Minutes
Location Map
Preliminary Plat
Zoning Map
Attachments:
Action: Motion, Request Public Comment, Roll Call
11. City Council member introduction of topics for future discussion.
Any Council Member may request discussion of any topic at a future meeting. Items
cannot be added for action at this meeting. A motion and second is required which
states the topic, requested outcome, and time frame. A majority vote is required.
12. Executive Session
Executive Session, pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2.3, for consulting with legal
counsel or reviewing communications from legal counsel about proposed
or pending litigation or contractual matters; and SDCL 1-25-2.5, for
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.
ID 25-036912.A.
Action: Motion to enter Executive Session, Voice Vote
Action: Motion to exit Executive Session, Voice Vote
13. Adjourn.
Brookings City Council: Oepke G.Niemeyer, Mayor; Nick Wendell, Deputy Mayor
Council Members Wayne Avery, Holly Tilton Byrne, Bonny Specker, Brianna Doran, Lisa Hager
Brookings City Council Staff:
Paul M. Briseno, City Manager Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
J. Vincent Jones, Attorney-at-Law, Woods, Fuller, Shultz and Smith P.C.
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
(Swiftel Channel 20 / MediaCom Channel 9)
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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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