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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 and pursues a complete lifestyle. We are committed to building a bright future through
dedication, generosity and authenticity. Bring your dreams!"
Council Chambers6:00 PMTuesday, March 24, 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 26-01165.A.
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3/10/2026 CC Minutes
3/17/2026 CC Study Session Minutes
3/19/2026 Board of Equalization Minutes
Attachments:
Action on appointments to the Brookings Disability Awareness
Committee: Jason Hodne, Lacey Klingbile, and Isabelle Weller.
ID 26-01065.B.
MemoAttachments:
Action on appointments to the Brookings Human Rights Commission:
Shola Aromona and Logan Hoffman.
ID 26-01135.C.
MemoAttachments:
Action on Resolution 26-021, a Resolution declaring surplus property for
the City of Brookings.
RES 26-0215.D.
Memo
Resolution
Attachments:
Action on Temporary Alcohol / Special Event Alcoholic Beverage
Licenses from existing alcohol license holders.
ID 26-01255.E.
Memo
SDCL References
Attachments:
6. Presentations/Reports:
Proclamation: Developmental Disabilities Awareness MonthID 26-00436.A.
ProclamationAttachments:
Brookings Annual Free Share & Care Day.ID 26-01126.B.
PresentationAttachments:
Report: SDSU Student Association.ID 26-01156.C.
7. Contracts/Change Orders:
Action on Resolution 26-022, a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager
to retain a Construction Manager at Risk for the replacement of the
Brookings Police Station.
RES 26-0227.A.
Memo
Resolution
Resolution 26-017
Attachments:
Action: Motion, Request Public Comment, Roll Call
Action on Resolution 26-023, a Resolution Awarding the Contract for the
Slurry Seal Project.
RES 26-0237.B.
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Memo
Resolution
Map
Attachments:
Action: Motion, Request Public Comment, Roll Call
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 26-011, an Ordinance
Amending Chapter 14 - Animals, of the Code of Ordinances of the City
of Brookings, South Dakota. Public Hearing and Action; April 14, 2026.
ORD 26-0118.A.
Memo
Ordinance - clean
Ordinance - marked
Legal Notice
Attachments:
Introduction and First Reading on Ordinance 26-012, an Ordinance to
Change the Zoning within the City of Brookings (a portion of Bluegill
Second Addition, a portion of Bluegill Third Addition and a portion of the
SE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 in Section 1, Township 109N, Range 50W from
Agriculture A District and Residence R-1D Single-family District to a
Residence R-1D Single-family District and Residence R-3 Apartment
District.). Public Hearing and Action: April 14, 2026.
ORD 26-0128.B.
Memo
Ordinance
Planning Commission Minutes
Hearing Notice - Planning Commission
Future Land Use Map
Preliminary Plat
Hearing Notice - City Council
Petition to Rezone
Location Map
Zoning Map
Attachments:
9. Public Hearings and Second Readings:
Second Reading and Action on Ordinance 26-010, an Ordinance to
revise Chapter 62 Division 3. Dead, Dying, Diseased or Infested Trees.
ORD 26-0109.A.
Memo
Ordinance - clean
Ordinance - marked
Attachments:
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Action: Motion, Request Public Comment, Roll Call
Legislative History
3/10/26 City Council read into the record
10. Other Business:
Action on the 2026 Election Agreement between the City of Brookings
and Brookings County.
ID 26-011410.A.
Memo
Agreement
Attachments:
Action: Motion, Request Public Comment, Roll Call
City of Brookings Progress Report.ID 26-011711.
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.
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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