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City of Brookings
Meeting Agenda - Final-revised
Brookings City Council
Brookings City & County
Government Center
520 3rd St., Suite 230
Brookings, SD 57006
Phone: (605) 692-6281
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Council Chambers5:00 PMTuesday, November 25, 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.
5:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
1. Call to Order / Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Record of Council Attendance.
3. Action to approve the agenda.
4. Executive Session
Executive Session, pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2.1, for discussing the
qualifications, competence, performance, character or fitness of any public
officer or employee or prospective public officer or employee. The term,
employee, does not include any independent contractor.
ID 25-05074.A.
Action: Motion to enter into Executive Session, Voice Vote
Action: Motion to exit Executive Session, Voice Vote
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
5. 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.
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6. 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 25-05146.A.
11/18/2025 MinutesAttachments:
Action on Volunteer Board, Committee, and Commission appointments (9
boards, and 23 seats).
ID 25-05096.B.
Action on annual renewals for Medical Cannabis Establishment Licenses
in the City of Brookings.
ID 25-05106.C.
Memo
Medical Cannabis Establishment List
Ordinance 21-028
Resolution 21-075
Attachments:
Action on Temporary Alcohol / Special Event Alcoholic Beverage Licenses
from existing alcohol license holders.
ID 25-05156.D.
Memo
SDCL References
Attachments:
Action on Resolution 25-096, a Resolution declaring surplus property for
the City of Brookings.
RES 25-0966.E.
Memo
Resolution
Attachments:
7. Presentations/Reports:
Proclamation: Small Business SaturdayID 25-05207.A.
ProclamationAttachments:
Presentation: new Mass Notification SystemID 25-04607.B.
Memo
Presentation
Attachments:
8. Contracts/Change Orders: NONE
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9. 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.
Introduction and First Reading on Ordinance 25-039, an Ordinance to
Rezone Lot 3 of Block 2 of Telkamp Industrial Addition from an Industrial
I-1R Restricted District to an Industrial I-1 Light District. Public Hearing and
Action: December 9, 2025.
ORD 25-0399.A.
Memo
Ordinance
Hearing Notice - City Council
Hearing Notice - Planning Commission
Planning Commission Minutes
Location Map
Zoning Map
Future Land Use Map
Attachments:
Introduction and First Reading on Ordinance 25-040, an Ordinance for a
Conditional Use Permit to Establish an Office in a Residence R-2
Two-Family District (709 Main Avenue). Public Hearing and Action:
December 9, 2025.
ORD 25-0409.B.
Memo
Ordinance
Hearing Notice - City Council
Hearing Notice - Planning Commission
Planning Commission Minutes
Conditional Use Permit Application
Location Map
Letter
Site Plan
Attachments:
Introduction and First Reading on Ordinance 25-041, an Ordinance to
Rezone NE ¼ NW ¼ excluding Outlot A in Section 3-T109N-R50W from
the Residential R-3 Apartment District to a Residential R-1A Single Family
District (1115 West 20th Street South). Public Hearing and Action:
December 9, 2025.
ORD 25-0419.C.
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Memo
Ordinance
Hearing Notice - City Council
Hearing Notice - Planning Commission
Planning Commission Minutes
Petition to Rezone
Location Map
Zoning Map
Future Land Use Map
Attachments:
Introduction and First Reading on Ordinance 25-037, an Ordinance Setting
the Annual Election Date. (June) Second Reading and Action: December
9, 2025.
ORD 25-0379.D.
Memo
Ordinance
2026 City and School Election Calendar
Attachments:
Introduction and First Reading on Ordinance 25-038, an Ordinance Setting
the Annual Election Date. (November) Second Reading and Action:
December 9, 2025.
ORD 25-0389.E.
Memo
Ordinance
2026 City and School Election Calendar
Attachments:
10. Public Hearings and Second Readings:
Second Reading and Action on Ordinance 25-036, an Ordinance
Authorizing Budget Amendment No. 8 to the 2025 Budget.
ORD 25-03610.A.
Memo
Ordinance
Attachments:
Action: Motion, Request Public Comment, Roll Call
Legislative History
11/18/25 City Council read into the record
11. Other Business:
Action on Resolution 25-088, a Resolution to build a splash pad at the
Fishback Soccer Complex.
RES 25-08811.A.
Memo
Resolution
Quote
Design
Attachments:
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Action: Motion, Request Public Comment, Roll Call
City of Brookings Progress Report.ID 25-051312.
Progress ReportAttachments:
13. 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.
14. 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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