HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025_10_28 CC MinutesBROOKINGS CITY COUNCIL
October 28, 2025
The Brookings City Coun cil held a meeting Tuesday, October 2 8 , 2025 at 6:00 PM, at
th e Brookings City & County Government Ce nter, Chambers, w ith the following City
Council members present: Mayor Oepke Niemeyer, and Council Members Wayne
Avery, Brianna Doran , Lisa Hager, Bonny Specker, Holly Tilton Byrne, and Nick
Wendell. City Manager Paul Briseno , City Attorney representative Susan Rasmussen ,
and City Clerk Bonnie Foster were also present.
Agenda. A motion was made by Coun cil Member Doran , seconded by Council Member
Spec ke r, that the agenda be approved . The motion carried by the following vote : Yes :
7 -Avery , Doran , Hager, Niemeyer, Specker, Tilton Byrne, and Wendell.
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 : 7 -Avery , Doran, Hage r , Niemeyer, Specker, Tilton Byrne, and
Wendell.
A. Action to approve the October 14, October 15-17, and October 21, 2025 City
Council Minutes.
B. Action on Resolution 25-083, a Resolution declaring surplus property for
the City of Brookings.
RESOLUTION 2 5-083 -DECLARING SURPLUS PROPERTY
WHEREAS , the City of Brookings is the owner of the following described equipment
formerly used at the C ity of Brookings :
Community Development/ Public Works Dept. -Engineering Division : 19 desks,
16 gray cubical wall panels, 4 3-drawer filing cabinets, 2 mult i-drawer filing
cabinets , 1 3-drawer legal-size filing cabinet, 5-drawer filing cabinet, storage
cab inet with 2 file drawers, miscellaneous cabinetry and counter tops, customer
service counter with ADA access, drafting table , reception desk, rolling shelf, 3
monitor risers, 3 chairs
Library: 15 chairs, 4 study carrels , 7 end tables , 2 couches , 1 HP EliteDesk 800
G3 65W (HP83) (obsolete), metal desk, several cubical walls , booth, table, 2 file
c abinets
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.
C. Action on Resolution 25-086, a Resolution Accepting a Donation for the
Construction of a Shade Structure with Bench at the Dakota Nature Park.
RESOLUTION 25-086 -RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DONATION
FOR T HE CONSTRUCTION OF A SHADE ST RUCTURE WITH BENCH
AT THE DAKOTA NATURE PARK
WHEREAS, the Maggie Boe and Anthony Shanks family has committed to donate up to
$25,000 for the construction of a shade structure with bench at the Dakota Nature Park .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED , the City of Brookings graciously accepts the
monetary donation as described above and agrees to use the funds to build a shade
structure with bench at the Dakota Nature Park.
D. Action on Temporary Alcohol/ Special Event Alcoholic Beverage Licenses
from existing alcohol license holders: Wooden Legs Brewing Co. (License Holder
RB -19577 and RW-23484): TL25-027 , TL25-028, TL26-001 , TL26-002, TL26-003,
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TL26-004, TL26-005, TL26-006. Sodexo Cateri ng (License Holder RB-28249 and RW-
28251): SDSU TL25-090, SDSU TL26-012.
Report: SDSU Student Association. Anna Hundt, SDSU Student's Association
Government Affairs Chair, provided an update on SDSU current affairs .
Report: 2025 Downtown at Sundown Event. Ainsley Bennett, Brookings Chamber
Event Coordinator, provided a report on the 2025 Downtown at Sundown music festival.
2025-2027 Teamster Local Union No. 120 Police Union Agreement. A motion was
made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by Council Member Doran , that the
2025-2027 Teamster Local Union No. 120 Police Union Agreement, be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote : Yes: 7 -Avery, Doran, Hager, Niemeyer, Specker,
Tilton Byrne, and Wendell.
2025-2027 Teamster Local Union No. 120 City General Union Agreement. A motion
was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by Council Member Wendell , that
the 2025-2027 T eamster Local Union No. 120 City General Union Agreement, be
approved. The motion carried by the following vote : Yes : 7 -Avery, Doran , Hager,
Niemeyer, Specker, Tilton Byrne, and Wendell.
FIRST READING -Ordinance 25-034. Introducti on and First Reading was held on
Ordinance 25-034, the 2026 Appropriations Ordinance. Second Reading and Action:
November 18, 2025.
FIRST READING -Ordinance 25-035. Introduction and First Reading was held on
Ordinance 25-035, an Ordinance Pertaining to an Application for a Conditional Use
Permit to Establish an Office in a Residence R-2 Two-Family District (717 & 719 Main
Avenue). Public Hearing and Action: November 18 , 2025.
FIRST READING -Ordinance 25-033. Introduction and First Reading was held on
Ordinance 25-033, an Ordinance to Change the Zoning within the City of Brookings
(Outlet 19 in the NW 1/4 of Sec 23 Excluding Lot H-1 Thereof, T110N , R50W, also
known as 213 West Highway 14 Bypass, from Residential R-3 Apartment District to
Bus iness B-3 Heavy District). Public Hearing and Action: November 18 , 2025.
Resolution ·25-085. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by
Council Member Wendell , that Resolution 25-085, a Resolution Authorizing Special
Assessments for Lawn Care, be approved. The motion carried by the following vote :
Yes : 7 -Avery, Doran , Hager, Niemeyer, Specker, Tilton Byrne, and Wendell.
RESOLUTION 25-085 -RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR LAWN CARE
WHEREAS, the City Manager has submitted to the City Council Special Assessments
against the owner and legal description listed below as herein after set out for weed
removal and snow removal fees .
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brookings, South Dakota, these
fees be assessed , in accordance with South Dakota Codified Law 9-32-12 as follows :
Name / Property
Prai rie Wind Properties, LLC
Morgan , Joan
Rupp, Paul
Address
721 6th Street
1610 1st Street
610 12th Avenue
Description Amount
Lawn Care $ 180.00
Lawn Care $ 350 .00
Lawn Care $2 ,683.40
Resolution 25-084. A motion was made by Council Member T i lton Byrne, seconded by -
Council Member Wendell , that Resolution 25-084, a Resolution Transferring City
Manager Contingency Funds to City Departments, be approved . The motion carried by
the following vote : Yes : 7 -Avery, Doran, Hager, Niemeyer, Specker, Tilton Byrne, and
Wendel l.
RESOLUTION 25-084 -A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING CITY MANAGER
CONTINGENCY FUNDS TO CITY DEPARTMENTS
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:
431 Street Division
101-431-5-426-16 Mosqu ito Control
Total Transfers
$24,000
$24,000
The Financing Source for this transfer is from the following accounts:
101-405-5-856-99 Contingency Fund $24,000
Total Source of Fund ing $24,000
WHEREAS, this resolution is deemed necessary for the immediate preservation of the
public peace, health, safety and s upport of the City, and shall become effective upon
publication.
Preliminary Plat. A motion was made by Council Member Til to n Byrne, seconded by
Council Me mber Doran, that the Preliminary Plat for Lots 1-7, in Block 1, of NE Hansen
Addition, be approved . The motion carried by the following vote: Yes : 7 -Avery, Doran,
Hager, Niemeyer , Specker, Tilton Byrne, and Wendell.
Progress Report. Progress Report. Sherry Fuller Bordewyk, Public Information Officer,
provided a progress report highlighting the City's initiatives and projects .
Adiourn. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne , seconded by Council
Member Doran, that this meeting be adjourned at 6:49 p.m. The mo ion carried by a
unanimous vote.
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