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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
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Council Chambers6:00 PMTuesday, January 27, 2026
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 26-00295.A.
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01/13/2026 CC Minutes
01/20/2026 CC Study Session Minutes
Attachments:
Action on Temporary Alcohol / Special Event Alcoholic Beverage Licenses
from existing alcohol license holders.
ID 26-00245.B.
Memo
SDCL References
Attachments:
Action on Resolution 26-006, a Resolution authorizing the Brookings
Summer Arts Festival Committee to have Exclusive Use of Pioneer Park.
RES 26-0065.C.
Memo
Resolution
Attachments:
Action on Resolution 26-005, a Resolution declaring surplus property for
the City of Brookings.
RES 26-0055.D.
Memo
Resolution
Attachments:
Action on Resolution 26-009, a Resolution in support of an Application for
Financial Assistance to the South Dakota Housing and Development
Authority by Mills Development Corporation, and / or its, Affiliates, Agents,
or Assigns, for the Benefit of Multi-Family Development.
RES 26-0095.E.
Memo
Resolution
Map
Concept
Attachments:
6. Presentations/Reports:
Report: SDSU Student Association.ID 26-00136.A.
7. Contracts/Change Orders: NONE
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.
Introduction and First Reading on Ordinance 26-003, an Ordinance
Amending Chapter 70 - Solid Waste, of the Code of Ordinances of the City
of Brookings, South Dakota. Public Hearing and Action: February 10,
2026.
ORD 26-0038.A.
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Memo
Ordinance - clean
Ordinance - marked
Legal Notice
Presentation
Attachments:
Introduction and First Reading on Ordinance 26-004, an Ordinance to
Change the Zoning Within the City of Brookings (Lot 1 of Clark 2nd
Addition from an Agricultural A District to an Industrial I-1 Light District).
Public Hearing and Action: February 10.
ORD 26-0048.B.
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 26-005, an Ordinance to
Change the Zoning Within the City of Brookings (Block 1 of Mills Third
Addition, Excluding H1 & H2 from a Residential R-3A Apartments/Mobile
Homes/Manufactured Housing District to a Business B-2 District). Public
Hearing and Action: February 10.
ORD 26-0058.C.
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:
9. Public Hearings and Second Readings:
Public Hearing and Action on a Special Event / Temporary Alcoholic
Beverage Application from St. Thomas More Catholic School, to operate
within the City of Brookings, South Dakota, on March 21, 2026, for a St.
Patrick’s Day Trivia Fundraiser Event to be held at 1700 8th Street South.
ID 26-00289.A.
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Memo
Hearing Notice
SDCL Reference
Attachments:
Action: Motion, Open & Close Public Hearing, Roll Call
Public Hearing and Action on Ordinance 26-001, an Ordinance Amending
Chapter 74 - Streets, Sidewalks, and Other Public Places, of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Brookings, South Dakota.
ORD 26-0019.B.
Memo
Ordinance - clean
Ordinance - marked
Legal Notice
Right of Way Work Policy - DRAFT
Attachments:
Action: Motion, Open & Close Public Hearing, Roll Call
Legislative History
1/13/26 City Council read into the record
Public Hearing and Action on Ordinance 26-002, an Ordinance Amending
Chapter 22 - Buildings and Building Regulations of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Brookings, South Dakota.
ORD 26-0029.C.
Memo
Ordinance - Clean
Ordinance - Marked
Legal Notice
Attachments:
Action: Motion, Open & Close Public Hearing, Roll Call
Legislative History
1/13/26 City Council read into the record
10. Other Business:
Action on Resolution 26-012, a Resolution Authorizing the Carry Forward
of Outstanding Encumbrances.
RES 26-01210.A.
Memo
Resolution
Purchase Order and Budget Adjustment Detail
Attachments:
Action: Motion, Request Public Comment, Roll Call
Action on Resolution 26-004, a Resolution Amending the Consolidated
Fee Schedule.
RES 26-00410.B.
Memo
Resolution
Attachments:
Action: Motion, Request Public Comment, Roll Call
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Action on Resolution 26-013, a Resolution Establishing the 2026 Fees for
Parks, Recreation, Forestry, and Edgebrook Golf Course.
RES 26-01310.C.
Memo
Resolution
Beneficaiary of Service
2026 Park Fees Marked
2026 Park Fees Clean
Edgebrook 2026 Fees Clean
Edgebrook 2026 Fees Marked
Attachments:
Action: Motion, Request Public Comment, Roll Call
Action on Resolution 26-014, a Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of Real
Property to Brookings Regional Humane Society for the Purpose of Public,
Charitable, or Humanitarian Purposes.
RES 26-01410.D.
Memo
Resolution
Gifting Agreement
Property Location Map
Attachments:
Action: Motion, Request Public Comment, Roll Call
Action on Resolution 26-008, a Resolution selecting the Dacotah Bank
Center or Wiese Property as the Site for the Future Brookings Police
Department Facility.
RES 26-00810.E.
Memo
Resolution
Location Map
Attachments:
Action: Motion, Request Public Comment, Roll Call
City of Brookings Progress Report.ID 26-003211.
Progress ReportAttachments:
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 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.
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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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