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STUDY SESSION
"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, January 20, 2026| 6:00 p.m. | Community Room (Room 300)
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
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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. PRESENTATION
-OnBoardGOV
OnBoardGOV
Volunteer Board Management System
City Clerk’s Office
OnBoardGOV is an open government solution.
Allows citizens to apply for board seats online.
Allows staff to update board members contact
information, membership, run term expiration reports,
and so much more.
What is OnBoardGOV?
•Existing process –manual process, paper heavy,
consumes staff time
•On-line applications:
‣eliminate paper applications
‣individualized board -specific application questions
‣efficient seat management with contact information,
adding / removing members, historical records, etc.
Why a online application process?
City Volunteer Board
Website Page –
Airport Board
•Website Board Page link:
https://onboard.cityofbrookings-sd.gov/board-
unbranded/5798
Questions?
6. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION
-Police Facility Site
Considerations
Brookings Police Station Site
Recommendations
FINAL EVALUATION
Budget Scenarios
Summary
•Staff Recommends Utilizing City Land for the PD Site
•Ideal Sites = Wiese or DBC
•Buying Land for PD Site = Increases Capital Cuts for 20
Years
•Current Estimate for Fire & PD Projects without Land Costs
$25 Million
7. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION
-Dacotah Bank Center
Dacotah Bank Center
Stewarding the Dacotah Bank Center for Long-Term Success
About the Dacotah Bank Center
Location: 824 32nd Ave
Size: 102,000 ft2
Build Date: 2001
Facility Includes:
Arena
Multi-Purpose Rooms
Commercial Kitchen
Office Space
Benefits
Current Contract Expires 12/31/26
Financial Overview
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Actual Proposal
Trends/Challenges
National Event Trends & Market Expectations
Growing Subsidy to Meet Building Needs
Aging Facility
Next Steps
Community Driven Approach
What do you want to see in the building?
Community Engagement Sessions –TBD
Recommendation
DBC Advisory Board Initial Ask
Staff Recommendation: Community Driven Approach
8. 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.
9. ADJOURN
-Brookings City CouncilMayor: Oepke Niemeyer Deputy Mayor: Nick Wendell
Council Members: Wayne Avery, Lisa Hager, Brianna Doran,
Bonny Specker, Holly Tilton Byrne
Council StaffPaul M. Briseno, City Manager J. Vincent Jones, City Attorney
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk