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Home My WebLink About2026_03_10 CC Mtg PresentationCITY OF BROOKINGS |Meeting Agenda | 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, March 10, 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 - 3. ACTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA - 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: 2/24/2026 B.Temporary Alcohol / Special Event Alcoholic Beverage Licenses from existing alcohol license holders.- 6. PRESENTATIONS / REPORTS - 6.A. PRESENTATION City of Brookings Employee Service Awards Recognition Recognizing employees who have been with the City for 5 or more years.- Community Development Jared Thomas 10 Years Aaron Karl 5 Years Not pictured: Ryan Miller 5 Years Fire Department Jared Runge 5 Years IT and Finance Don Goff 5 Years Ashley Rentsch 5 Years Not pictured Kweku Kponyoh 10 Years Library Betsy Lenning 30 Years Nita Gill 15 Years Liquor Store Bill Heldt 5 Years Not pictured Brian Hanson 10 Years Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department Mark Bren 15 Years Greg Redenius 10 Years Not pictured: Stephen Hartung 10 Years Police Department Drew Garry 15 Years Josh Schneider 15 Years Kyle Johnson 5 Years Not pictured: Luke DeJong 10 Years Jorrie Hart 10 Years Public Works Lana Schwartz 15 Years Solid Waste Division Brian Klingbile 15 Years Street Division (not pictured) Eric Hanson 10 Years Jeremy Janssen 10 Years 6.B. REPORT SDSU Students Association Anna Hundt Government Affairs Chair- 6.C. REPORT City Council Ex-Officio Reports- 7. CONTRACTS & CHANGE ORDERS - 7.A. 2026 Funding 2026 Outside Agency Funding Recommendations- 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 26-010 FIRST READING Amendments to Chapter 62, Division 3 Topic: Dead, Dying, Diseased, or Infested Trees Second Reading and Action: March 24, 2026.- 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS / SECOND READINGS - 9.A. ORDINANCE 26-006 SECOND READING Budget Amendment No. 10 to the 2025 Budget. - Dept. / Fund Budgetary Account Account Description Increase / (Decrease) Amount City Attorney 101-412-5-422-07 Contracted Services $45,000.00 Human Resources 101-414-5-421-05 Unemployment Claims $ 6,200.00 Human Resources 101-414-5-422-03 Consulting Expense $ 7,200.00 Human Resources 101-414-5-422-21 Recruiting Expense $11,200.00 Human Resources 101-414-5-427-02 Registration & Training $ 8,800.00 Human Resources 101-414-5-429-16 Employee Development $ 7,600.00 Community Development 101-418-5-101-00 Community Development $25,000.00 Parks 101-452-5-101-00 Regular Pay ($69,000.00) Larson Ice Center 101-453-5-101-00 Regular Pay $31,000.00 Forestry 101-454-5-101-00 Regular Pay $38,000.00 Appropriations / Subsidies 101-495-5-856-68 Other $13,000.00 Dacotah Bank Center 224-000-6-700-13 Transfer In $29,614.60 3B 284-000-7-899-03 Transfer Out $29,614.60 9.B. ORDINANCE 26-007 SECOND READING Budget Amendment No. 1 to the 2026 Budget.- General Fund Department Budgetary Account Account Description Budget Increase Non-Departmental Expense 101-405-5-422-03 Consulting Expense $256,880.00 Human Resources 101-414-5-422-03 Consulting & Engineering $ 15,000.00 Human Resources 101-414-5-422-07 Contracted Services $ 10,000.00 Information Technology 101-416-5-421-00 Insurance $ 17,500.00 Information Technology 101-416-5-422-07 Contracted Services $ 14,500.00 Information Technology 101-416-5-427-02 Registration & Training $ 5,000.00 Information Technology 101-416-5-428-01 Telephone $ 6,800.00 Information Technology 101-416-5-429-09 Miscellaneous $ 1,000.00 Information Technology 101-416-5-940-00 Other Capital $ 38,000.00 Information Technology 101-416-5-950-01 Capital Less Than $5,000 $ 1,500.00 CITCO 101-420-4-441-08 Reimbursed Expense (Revenue) $547,840.80 CITCO 101-420-5-911-00 Buildings & Structures $1,053,540.00 Fire 101-422-5-425-05 Maintenance Buildings $ 17,500.00 Fire 101-422-5-426-03 General Supplies $ 10,200.00 Recreation 101-451-5-422-07 Contracted Services $ 95,000.00 Parks 101-452-5-930-00 Machinery & Equipment $ 14,500.00 Library 101-455-5-950-04 Audio / Visual Material $ 324.00 Appropriations / Subsidies 101-495-5-856-19 Human Rights Commission $ 7,965.00 Expense $1,565,209.00 Revenue $ 547,840.80 CIP Fund Department Budgetary Account Account Description Budget Increase Non-Departmental 213-400-5-367-01 Grant Expenditures $260,063.00 IT / Other Buildings 213-405-5-911-00 Buildings Sinking Fund $329,547.80 IT / Other Buildings 213-405-5-940-01 Capital $ 25,000.00 Fire 213-422-5-970-01 Fire Vehicles $ 23,213.45 Fire 213-422-5-970-02 Fire Equipment $ 40,000.00 Public Works 213-430-5-960-02 Street Curb & Gutter $ 10,000.00 Public Works 213-430-5-960-03 Infrastructure Maintenance $547,834.42 Public Works 213-430-5-970-03 Facilities $ 30,500.00 Street Division 213-431-5-970-02 Street Equipment $387,331.00 Street Division 213-431-5-970-03 Street Facilities $100,000.00 Parks 213-450-5-960-03 Infrastructure Maintenance $110,957.85 Parks Equipment 213-450-5-970-02 Parks Equipment $ 60,000.00 Parks 213-450-5-970-03 Parks Facilities $881,737.43 Library 213-455-5-940-01 Library Capital $393,179.36 TOTAL $3,199,364.31 Other Funds Department Budgetary Account Account Description Budget Increase Dacotah Bank Center 224-000-5-940-01 Capital $137,181.53 Storm Drainage 282-000-5-980-00 Storm Sewer Improvements $705,685.35 3B 284-000-5-856-29 Special Initiatives $164,463.00 3B 284-0005-856-65 Promotion of City $101,000.00 20th Street Interchange 528-000-4-441-08 Reimbursed Expense (Revenue) $316,215.00 20th Street Interchange 528-000-5-422-03 Consulting / Engineering $372,318.30 Public Safety Center 531-000-5-422-03 Consulting / Engineering $360,164.00 Detention Basin 534-000-5-433-01 Project Expenses $143,182.00 Fire Facility 535-000-5-422-03 Consulting & Engineering $913,913.00 Fire Facility 535-000-5-433-01 Project Expenses $5,388,307.00 Landfill 625-000-5-422-02 Contracted Services $ 13,520.00 Landfill 625-000-5-911-00 Buildings & Structures $300,000.00 Expense $8,599,734.18 Revenue $ 316,215.00 Transfers Between Funds Budgetary Account Account Description Budget Increase 101-000-7-899-05 Transfer Out $6,302,220.00 535-000-5-700-00 Transfer In $6,302,220.00 213-440-7-899-03 Transfer Out $137,182.00 224-000-5-700-04 Transfer In $137,182.00 9.C. ORDINANCE 26-009 SECOND READING Amendments to Chapter 6, Section 6-8, and Chapter 74, Section 74-40 Pertaining to Sidewalk Sales and Parklets within the City of Brookings.- 9.D. ORDINANCE 26-008 PUBLIC HEARING Amendment to Chapter 94, Article VI, Division 5, Section 94-473, Related to Projecting Signs in the Business B-1 Central District.- Table 4 NUMBER AND DIMENSIONS OF CERTAIN SIGNS BY TYPE (b) One sign shall be permitted for each building face fronting a public street. In the Business B-1 Central District, one sign shall be permitted for each 25-feet of building face fronting a public street. Sign Type Number Allowed Maximum Sign Area (square feet) Vertical Clearance From Sidewalk (feet) Horizontal Clearance From Curb (feet) Projecting (b)1 per bldg. face 48 10 2 10. OTHER BUSINESS - 10.A. RESOLUTION 26-016 Amending the Consolidated Fee Schedule: •Sidewalk Café Permit fee -$100 annual fee •Parklet Permit Fee -$250 annual fee- 11. 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. 12. 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