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Home My WebLink About2026_03_24 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 24, 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: 3/10, 3/17, and 3/19 B.Brookings Disability Awareness Committee appointments: Jason Hodne, Lacey Klingbile, and Isabelle Weller. C.Brookings Human Rights Commission appointments: Shola Aromona and Logan Hoffman. D.Resolution 26-021: declaring surplus property E.Temporary Alcohol / Special Event Alcoholic Beverage Licenses from existing alcohol license holders. - 6. PRESENTATIONS / REPORTS - 6.A. PROCLAMATION Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month - 6.B. PRESENTATION Brookings Annual Free Share & Care Day - FREE REDUCE WASTE. SHARE FREELY. CARE LOCALLY. BROOKINGS ANNUAL Share & DAY Care The Problems People have too much stuff A significant amount of people move at the end of the spring semester & have belongings to discard (ie SDSU students) When people are ready to part with their usable excess, they’d prefer a better ‘feel good’ option than Goodwill Pricing rummage sale items is tedious Excess usable items end up in landfills Donation centers get overwhelmed Many families are under financial pressure, and could benefit from others’ excess, but some giveaway everts don’t focus on dignity Neighborhood connection is more limited than in decades of the past Giving away fee stuff to our neighbors needs to be normalized Brookings FREE Share & Care Day Annual decentralized, volunteer-driven event Residents host Share Spots –think: free mini rummage sales All items completely FREE Participation map helps residents locate Share Spots MY SOLUTION Residents sign up via Google Form Hosts set up Share Spot (driveway, yard, porch, shared space) Public map shows the Share Spot locations Event hours: 8:00 AM –12:00 PM ALL ITEMS ARE FREE Hosts remove leftover items How It Works EVENT OVERVIEW What This Is NOTTO CLARIFY... •Not a city-run event (It’s resident-led and volunteer-driven) •Not a curbside dumping day (Hosts are responsible for removing leftover items) •Not a commercial garage sale (No money exchanged —everything is free) •Not a large centralized gathering (Decentralized Share Spots across neighborhoods) •Not an ongoing installation (Limited to designated event day/hours only) •Not a replacement for proper waste disposal (Unusable items should still be disposed of appropriately) What This IS •A community-led sustainability initiative •A structured, time-limited sharing event •A simple way to reduce landfill waste •A support system for families & students •A neighborhood connection opportunity •An Earth Day–aligned civic effort •An excellent model for other cities Clear host expectations and event guidelines ensure responsible participation. Benefits to Brookings •Reduces landfill waste •Supports local families, students, and neighbors –starts a movement that normalizes giving away things for free, enabling residents to give AND receive with dignity •Low-cost / volunteer-driven •City can promote sustainability with minimal resource commitment •Strengthens community ties •Provides a model to other cities How Can the City of Brookings Help? Tier 1 –Minimal: •Endorsement & social media shout-outs •City calendar listing •Optional logo usage on flyers & digital materials Tier 2 –Moderate: •Offer 1–2 public spaces for hosts without yards •Coordinate messaging with sustainability/public works Tier 3 –Future: •Include in Earth Day annual programming •Partner with SDSU sustainability initiatives •Consider partnering w/Trish on end-of-the-day collection / fundraising ideas... I’m still kicking theses around... LET’S GOOOOOOO! Timeline to Launch •March 6 –meeting w/city manager •March 6–13 –Publicity splash, Recruit anchor hosts •March 14–31 –Map and host sign-ups, promote to neighbors •April 1–21 –Weekly social posts, highlight hosts, press releases •April 22 -Earth Day 2026 •April 25 (4th Saturday) –Event: 8am–12noon •April 26–28 –Post-event wrap-up & thank-you posts In Closing... To reiterate, this is about... Reducing waste. Sharing freely. Caring locally. Is this something that the City could support? LET’S DO THIS! Let’s Stay in Touch on This Brookings FREE Share & Care Day •Facebook: Brookings Free Share & Care Day •Email: brookingsfreeshareandcareday@gmail.com •Founder: Trish Matson Buus •Phone: 605.351.5885 6.C. REPORT SDSU Students Association Anna Hundt Government Affairs Chair - 7. CONTRACTS & CHANGE ORDERS - 7.A. RESOLUTION 26-022 Construction Manager at Risk Project: Brookings Police Station - 7.B. RESOLUTION 26-023 Bid Award Project: Slurry Seal Project for 2026 Awardee: Asphalt Technologies Corp. (purchase from another governmental bid: City of Sioux Falls Bid #26- 1019 Surface Treatment Program) - Project Locations Area 1: North Medary Avenue Area 2: Western Avenue Area 3: West 8th Street South Area 4: 12th Street South Area 5: 22nd Avenue Area 6: Southland / Park Avenue Area 7: Moriarty / Bluegill / Windermere Addition Area 8: Valley View / Moriarty / Christie / Prairie Hills Addition 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 26-011 FIRST READING Amendments to Chapter 14 Topic: Animals Second Reading and Action: April 14, 2026. - 9.A. ORDINANCE 26-012 FIRST READING Change the Zoning Legal: portion of Bluegill Second Addition portion of Bluegill Third Addition portion of SE ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 1-T109N- R50W FROM: Ag A District and R-1D Single-Family District TO: R-1D Single-Family District and R-3 Apartment Dist. Second Reading and Action: April 14, 2026. - Preliminary Plat Location Map Zoning Map Future Land Use Map 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS / SECOND READINGS - 9.A. ORDINANCE 26-010 SECOND READING Amendments to Chapter 62, Division 3 Topic: Dead, Dying, Diseased, or Infested Trees - 10. OTHER BUSINESS - 10.A. AGREEMENT 2026 Election Agreement City of Brookings / Brookings County - 11. PROGRESS REPORT - Progress Report March 2026 General Bel Brands Expansion Generational Training Public Works 2026 Projects •Routine Maintenance Projects •22nd Ave & 20th St S Intersection Widening Construction Open House •March 25, 4:30 –6:00 PM 520 Third Street, Council Chambers Engineering Division •Community Policing o Hockey o Breakfast with Badges o Guest Speaker BHS o Career Fair •Staff Training •Reviewed Business Safety Plans Police Library •Craft Swap •Bathrooms Completed •Summer Reading Program Coming Soon! •Park & Facility Updates •Skate Park Replacement •Hillcrest Aquatics •Fifth Street Gym •Ballfields •Seasonal Transition Preparation •Recreation Program •Summer program registration begins April 15 at 7AM •Tree City USA –44 Years! •Staff Recognition Parks, Recreation & Forestry Public Works Spring Bulky Item Pickup Dates ●April 8-12: Place Items on boulevards ●April 13-17: Pickup ●April 13-18: Free Landfill Drop-Off ○Including Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Solid Waste Division Dacotah Bank Center •Reimagining Conversation & Open House www.cityofbrookings-sd.gov/DBCsurvey •Upcoming Events o March 26: Dwight Yoakam & ZZ Top o March 28-29: Wildfire Cheer & Dance o April 10-11: SDSU Jackrabbit Stampede Rodeo o April 16: 38 Special 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