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CITY COUNCIL
"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 27, 2026| 6:00 p.m. | Chambers
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
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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. CONSENT AGENDA
-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: Motion, Request Public Comment, Roll Call
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
A.City Council Meeting Minutes: 1/13 and 1/20/2026
B.Temporary Alcohol / Special Event Alcoholic Beverage Licenses from
existing alcohol license holders.
C.Resolution 26-006: authorizing the Brookings Summer Arts Festival
Committee to have exclusive use of Pioneer Park July 7-14, 2026.
D.Resolution 26-005: declaring surplus property.
E.Resolution 26-009: support of an application for financial assistance to the
SD Housing & Development Authority by Mills Development Corp., and /or
its affiliates, agents, or assigns, for the benefit of a multi-family
development.-
6. PRESENTATIONS / REPORTS -
6.A. REPORT
SDSU Students Association
Anna Hundt
Government Affairs Chair-
7. CONTRACTS /
CHANGE ORDERS -
8. 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.
8.A. ORDINANCE 26-003
FIRST READING
Code of Ordinances –Chapter 70
TOPIC: Solid Waste –e-Waste Disposal / Recycling
Second Reading and Action: February 10, 2026-
Solid Waste Division
Electronic Waste Recycling
•Ordinance 26-003 would add E-Waste and lithium batteries to the list of items that are not accepted fordisposalwithintheBrookingsRegionalLandfill
•Will be implementing E-waste Recycling Program
•Currently no E-Waste regulations in SD,but many municipalities have programs in place
•Save Landfill Airspace
‣Extends municipal landfill life
‣According to the EPA,E-Waste is the fastest growing municipal waste
stream in landfills
•Hazardous Materials
‣Many components of household electronics are comprised of
hazardous materials
•Reduce Landfill Fires
‣Number one culprit for landfill fires in the US is electronics and
lithium batteries in the waste stream
•Sustainability
‣98%of components in e-waste devices are recyclable
Why Recycle E-Waste?
•E-Waste collection area at Brookings
Regional Landfill.
‣Waste will be placed in gaylord box
‣Final price given in office
•Price is a per pound fee of $1.25/pound
‣Fee covers disposal,admin,and equipment
replacement
•E-Waste will be collected by American
Recycling out of Lincoln,NE
Operations Plan
Operations Plan
Accepted Items
•Laptops/Desktops
•Tablets
•LCD Monitors
•CRT Monitors
•TVs
•Barcode Scanners
•Circuit Boards
•Copiers
•Printers
•DVD Players
•DVD/CD Drives
•Keyboards
•Routers
•Servers
•Scanners
Not Accepted Items
•Medical Equipment
•Thermometers
•Thermostats
•Mercury Containing Equipment
•Fluorescent Bulbs
8.B. ORDINANCE 26-004
FIRST READING
Change the Zoning within the City of Brookings
LOCATION: Lot 1, Clark 2nd Addition
FROM: Ag A District
TO: Industrial I-1 Light District
Second Reading and Action: February 10, 2026-
Location Map
Zoning Map Future Land Use Map
8.B. ORDINANCE 26-005
FIRST READING
Change the Zoning within the City of Brookings
LOCATION: Block 1, Mills Third Addition, excluding
H1 & H2
FROM: Residential R-3A Apartments/Mobile
Homes/Manufactured Housing District
TO: Business B-2 District
Second Reading and Action: February 10, 2026-
Location Map
Zoning Map Future Land Use Map
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS / SECOND READINGS
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9.A. ALCOHOL
PUBLIC HEARING & ACTION
Special Event / Temporary Alcoholic Beverage
Application
FOR:St. Thomas More Catholic School
EVENT:St. Patrick’s Day Trivia Fundraiser Event
DATE:March 21, 2026
LOCATION: 1700 8th Street South-
9.B. ORDINANCE 26-001
PUBLIC HEARING & ACTION
Code of Ordinances –Chapter 74
TOPIC: Streets, Sidewalks, and Other Public Places-
9.C. ORDINANCE 26-002
PUBLIC HEARING & ACTION
Code of Ordinances –Chapter 22
TOPIC: Buildings and Building Regulations-
10. OTHER BUSINESS
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10.A. RESOLUTION 26-012
Authorizing the Carry Forward of Outstanding
Encumbrances
(unpaid balances on purchase orders and contracts for goods and services
which are still in progress or pending fulfillment)
TOTAL: $1,617,053.50
FROM: Fiscal Year 2025
TO: Fiscal Year 2026 -
10.B. RESOLUTION 26-004
Amending the Consolidated Fee Schedule:
Public Works
Right-of-Way Work Permit $ 35.00
No permit obtained –1st offense $ 250.00
No permit obtained –2nd offense $ 500.00
No permit obtained –3rd and subsequent offenses $1,000.00
Excavator License Fee Waived
Community Development
Plumbing Contractor
License Remove Fee
Each annual Renewal Remove Fee-
10.C. RESOLUTION 26-013
Establishing the 2026 Fees for Parks, Recreation,
Forestry and Edgebrook Golf Course.-
10.D. RESOLUTION 26-014
Authorizing the Transfer of Real Property
TO: Brookings Regional Humane Society
LOCATION: -
Location Map
10.E. RESOLUTION 26-008
Selecting the Future Brookings Police Department
Facility Location:
1)Dacotah Bank Center Property
2)Wiese Property -
Location Map
Brookings Police Station Site
Recommendations
FINAL EVALUATION
Budget Scenarios
Summary
•Staff Recommends Utilizing City Land for the PD Site
•Ideal Sites = DBC or Wiese
•Buying Land for PD Site = Increases Capital Cuts for 20
Years
•Current Estimate for Fire & PD Projects without Land Costs
$25 Million
11. PROGRESS REPORT
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Progress Report
January 2026
•Bathroom Remodel
•Interactive Mystery Game
•https://www.brookingslibrary.org/
Library
OnBoardGOV Implementation
City Clerk
Public Works
2026 Projects
•Street Maintenance Project
•Street Overlay Projects
•Concrete Maintenance Project
•Sidewalk Maintenance Project
•22nd Ave & 20th St S Intersection
Widening
•Drainage Projects
•Master Transportation Plan
•Airport –Snow Equipment Building
Engineering Division
•Community Policing
o Christmas, Kids & Cops Event
o Create with a Cop
o Hockey
o Breakfast with Badges
•SDSU Interim Duties
Police
Public Works
2026 Projects
•E-Waste Recycling Program
•Solid Waste Master Plan
o Route Optimization Study
o GPS Software
o Permitting for Future Landfill
2026 Purchases
•Landfill Excavator
Solid Waste Division
•Winter Projects
o Golf Course Clubhouse
o Arts Council
•Activity Center
•Larson Ice Center
•Frost Fest: February 13-16
o https://visitbrookingssd.com/frostfest/
•Call for Volunteers
o Wall that Heals June 11-14
o Phone: 605-692-2708
Parks, Recreation & Forestry
Public Works
2026 Projects
•Incorporate New Technologies
o Dashcams
o Mosquito Control
•Winter Operations Updates
2026 Purchases
•Replacement of Existing Equipment
o Regenerative Air Sweeper
o Articulating Wheeled Loader
o 1 Ton Pickup with Line Striper
o Crew Cab Pickup
Street Division
Dacotah Bank Center
•7 Events in December
o Eastern SD Shootout
o Dakota Territory Gun Show
o Tri-Company Dart Tournament
•Upcoming Events
o Ian Munsick –March 6
o Dwight Yoakam & ZZ Top: Dos Amigos Tour –March 26
o 38 Special –April 16
12. 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.
13. ADJOURN
-Brookings City CouncilMayor: Oepke Niemeyer Deputy Mayor: Nick Wendell
Council Members: Wayne Avery, Brianna Doran, Lisa Hager,
Bonny Specker, Holly Tilton Byrne
Council StaffPaul M. Briseno, City Manager J. Vincent Jones, City Attorney
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk