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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 and pursues a complete lifestyle. We are committed to building a bright future through
dedication, generosity and authenticity. Bring your dreams!"
Council Chambers6:00 PMTuesday, October 14, 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 25-04335.A.
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9/23/2025 CC MinutesAttachments:
Action on Resolution 25-075, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager
to sign an On-Sale Liquor Operating Agreement renewal for Gonz
Productions, Inc., dba Main Street Pub, Garner Hansen, owner, 408
Main Avenue, Brookings, South Dakota.
RES 25-0755.B.
Memo
Resolution
Operating Agreement
Attachments:
Action on appointments to the Brookings Health System Board of
Trustees: Lynn Darnall and Don Greiner.
ID 25-04405.C.
MemoAttachments:
Action on Temporary Alcohol / Special Event Alcoholic Beverage
Licenses from existing alcohol license holders.
ID 25-04505.D.
Memo
SDCL 35-4-124
Attachments:
6. Presentations/Reports:
Proclamation: National Disability Employment Awareness MonthID 25-04076.A.
ProclamationAttachments:
Introduction of new and promoted City of Brookings employees.ID 25-04396.B.
Report: SDSU Student Association.ID 25-04356.C.
Reports: City Council Ex-Officio ReportsID 25-04346.D.
Report: Annual Report on 2025 Downtown at Sundown Event.ID 25-04366.E.
Memo
Presentation
Attachments:
7. Contracts/Change Orders: NONE
8. Ordinance First Readings: NONE
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.
9. Public Hearings and Second Readings:
Public Hearing and Action on Ordinance 25-032, an Ordinance to
Rezone the West Half of the Northwest Quarter, Excluding Platted
ORD 25-0329.A.
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Areas in Section 20, Township 110, Range 49 from Agriculture (A)
District to an Industrial (I-1) Light District.
Memo
Ordinance
Hearing Notice - City Council
Hearing Notice - Planning Commission
Planning Commission Minutes
Petition to Rezone
Location Map
Zoning Map
Future Land Use Map
I-1 Zoning Regulations
Attachments:
Action: Motion, Open & Close Public Hearing, Roll Call
Legislative History
9/23/25 City Council read into the record
10. Other Business: NONE
11. City Council member introduction of topics for future discussion.
Any Council Member may request discussion of any topic at a future meeting. Items
cannot be added for action at this meeting. A motion and second is required which
states the topic, requested outcome, and time frame. A majority vote is required.
12. Adjourn.
Brookings City 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)
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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