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Home My WebLink AboutCCMinutes_2009_10_13 473 Brookings City Council October 13, 2009 The Brookings City Council held a meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 6:00 p.m., at City Hall with the following members present: Mayor Tim Reed (via phone), Council Members Mike Bartley, Julie Whaley,John Kubal,Mike McClemans,Jael Thorpe, and Tom Bezdichek. City Manager Jeff Weldon, City Attorney Steve Britzman, and Deputy City Clerk Bonnie Foster were also present. 6:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING. Consent Agenda. A correction was noted to Resolution No. 98-09. A motion was made by Whaley, seconded by Kubal, to approve the consent agenda as amended. A. Action to approve the agenda, as amended. B. Action to approve the September 8�' Council Meeting minutes. C. Action to appoint Dr. Chandradhar Dwivedi to the Human Rights Cornmittee for a term.beginning October 13, 2009 through January 1, 2012. D. Action to approve Fire Mutual A.ide Agreements. AGREEMENT FOR MUTUAL AID SERVICES Agreement made January 1, 2010, among the below listed signatories to this agreement. The parties to this Agreement, in consideration of the mutual covenants and stipulations set out herein, agree as follows: SECTION ONE The purpose of this agreement is to secure to each, and one to the other of the parties, the benefits of mutual aid emergencq response coverage for the protection of life and property from hazardous materials,natural and man-made phenomena, and fire fighting. SECTION TWO Upon request by one of the parties (the requesting organization), any other party (the responding organization) shall dispatch firefighting equipment and personnel to any point within the area for which the requesting organization normally provides fire protection. SECTION THREE 1. Requesting Organization a. Any request for aid from an authorized official shall include a statement of the amount and type of equipment and number of personnel requested, and it shall specify the location to which the equipment and personnel are to be d.ispatched. 2. Responding Organization a. The amount and type of equipment and the number of personnel to be furnished shall be determ.ined by an authorized official of the responding organization. b. The responcling organizations shall report to the officer-in-chaxge of the requesting organizati.on at the locations to which the equipment is dispatched and as a unit shall be subject to the orders of that official. However, the individual members of the unit of the responding orga.nization shall at times be subject to the control and direction of the officer-in-charge of the xesponding organization, and in assisting the oxganization, shall at all times be subject to the control and direction of the officer-in-chaxge of the responding organization, and in assisting the requesting organization, shall at all times and for all purposes be considered as performing their duties under the control and under the direction of the responding organization. c. A responding orga.nization shall be released by the requesting organization when the services of the responding organization are no longer required, or when the responding organization is needed within the area for which it normally provides fire protection. SECTION FOUR Each party agrees to hold each other paxty harmless from any and all claims for liability including attorney fees arising out of any services fuxnished under this agreement, and for bodily injury or property damages arising out of services furnished under this agreement. SECTION FIVE No party shall be reimbursed by any other party for any costs incurred pursuant to this agreement. SECTION SIX This agreement shall expite on January 1, 2020. 47 � � IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement the day and year indicated. Participating Municipalities: Arlington,Auroxa,Brookings,Bruce, Elkton, Estelline, Hendricks, Sinai,Toronto,Volga and White ----------------------------------------------------- AGREEMENT FOR DUAL RESPONSE MUTUAL AID SERVICES Agreement made January 1,2010, among the below listed signatories to this agreement. The parties to this Agreement, in consideration of the mutual covenants and stipulations set out herein,agree as follows: SECTION ONE The purpose of this agreement is to secure to each, and one to the other, of the paxties, the benefits of automatic mutual aid emergency response coverage fox the protection of life and property from hazardous materia.ls,natural and man-made phenomena, and fi�e fighting. SECTION TWO Upon receipt of a reported fire in the dual response area of the Bxookings Fire Department (the requesti.ng organization), the other party (the responding organization) shall be automatically dispatched and shall respond with firefighting equipment and personnel to any point within the dual response area for fire protection. SECTION THREE 1. Requesting Orga.nization a. Automatic mutual aid shall be indicated when the City of Brookings Fire Department has any reported fire in the dual response area. The 911 Dispatch Center shall automatically notify and dispatch the appropriate county fire department. 2. Responding Organization a. An authorized official from the responding organization shall authorize the response of the amount and type of equipment and personnel to operate the equipment provided the responding agenry has adequate equipment and personnel availa.ble. b. 'I'he xesponding organization shall report to the officer-in-chaxge of the requesting organization at the locations to which the equipment is dispatched and as a unit shall be subject to the orders of that official. However, the individual members of the unit of the responding organization shall at times be subject to the control and direction of the officex-in-chaxge of the responding organization, and in assisting the organization shall at all times be subject to the contxol and direction of the officer-in-chaxge of the responding organization, and in assisting the requesting organization, shall at all times and for all purposes be considered as performing their duties under the control and under the direction of the responding organization. c. A �esponding organization shall be released by the requesting organization when the services of the responding organization axe no longex required, or when the responding organization is needed witliin the asea for which it normally provides fire protection. SECTION FOUR Each party agrees to hold each other party harmless from any and all claims for lia.bility including attorney fees arising out of any services furnished under this agreement, and for bodily injury or property damages arising out of services furnished undeY this agreement. SECTION FNE No party shall be reimbursed by any other party for any costs incurred pursuant to this agreement. SECTION SIX T'his agreement shall expire on January 1,2020. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the paxties have executed this Agxeement the day and year indicated. Participating Municipalities: Bxookings,Bruce and White ----------------------------------------------------- 475 AGR�EMENT FOR COUNTYWIDE AUTOMATIC MUTUAL AID SERVICES Agreement made January 1, 2010, among the below listed signatories to this agreement. The parties to this Agreement, in consideration of the mutual covenants and stipulations set out herein, agree as follows: SECTION ONE The purpose of this agxeement is to secure to each, and one to the other of the paxties, the benefits of countywide automatic mutual aid emergenry response coverage for the protection of life and property fxom hazardous materials, natural and man-made phenomena, and fire fighting. SECTION TWO Upon receipt of a reported fite in the dual response axea of the Brookings Fire Department (the requesting organization), the other party (the responding organization) shall be automatically dispatched and shall respond with firefighting equipment and personnel to any point within the dual response axea for fire pxotection. SECTION THREE 1. Requesting Organization a. Countywide automatic mutual aid shall be indicated when any fire depaxtment within Brookings County, but outside of that fire depaxtment's municipal area, has any repoxted structural fiYe. The 911 Dispatch Center shall automatically notify and dispatch all othex county fire depaxtments. 2. Responding Organization a. An authorized official from each of the responding organizations shall authorize the xesponse of one water tendeY and personnel to operate the equipment, provided the responding agency has adequate equipment and personnel available. . b. The responding organizations shall report to the officer-in-chaxge of the requesting organization at the locations to which the equipment is dispatched and as a unit shall be subject to the orders of that official. Howevex, the individual members of the unit of the responcling orga.nization shall at times be subject to the control and clirection of the officer-in-charge of the responcling organization, and in assisting the organization, shall at all times be subject to the control and clirection of the officer-in-charge of the responding organization, and in assisting the requesting organization, shall at all times and for all purposes be considered as performing their duties under the control and under the direction of the responding organization. c. A responding organization shall be released by the requesting organization when the services of the responding organization are no longer required, or when the responding organization is needed within the area for which it normally provides fire protection. SECTION FOUR Each party agrees to hold each other party harmless from any and all claims for liability including attorney fees arising out of any services furnished under this agreement, and for bodily injury or property damages arising out of services furnished undeY this agreement. SECTION FIVE No patty shall be reimbursed by any other party for anp costs incurred pursuant to this agreement. SECTION SIX This agreement shall expire on January 1, 2020. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement the day and year indicated. Participating Municipalities: Arlington,Aurora,Brookings, Elkton, Estelline,Hendricks, Sinai,Toronto,Volga,White E. Action on Resolution No. 89-09, a Resolution Authorizing Final Change Order(CCO #1 Final) for 2008-04STA,Alley Assessment Project, Bowes Construction Inc. Resolution No. 89-09 A Resolution Authorizing Final Change Order (CCO#1 Final) for 2008-04STA Alley Assessment Project (from 7`h Ave. to 8`''Ave. between 6�' St. and 7`''St.) Bowes Construction Inc.,Brookings, SD 47 � Be It Resolved by the City Council that the following change order be allowed for 2008- 04STA Alley Assessment Project: Construction Change Order Number 1 Final,Adjust estimated bid quantities to "as build" quantities for a total decrease of$13,542.87, and Adjust completion date to August 13, 2009. F. Action on Resolution No. 94-09, Setting the Unit Financial Charge for 2010 Stotm Drainage Fees. Resolution No. 94-09 Setting the Unit Financial Chaxge for 2010 Storm Drainage Fees Whereas, Chapter 72, Section 72-1 (b), of Code of Ordinances for the City of Brookings, provides for setting the unit financial charge of Storm Drainage,by Resolution. Now,Therefore,Be It Resolved that the unit financial chaxge shall be .00054 for Storm Drainage purposes. G. Action on Resolution No. 95-09, a Resolution Awarding Bids on Agricultural Land Rent (previously Nichols land). Resolution No. 95-09 , Resolution Awarding Bids on Agricultural Land Rent Whereas,the City of Brookings opened bids for appxoximately 48 acres of Agricultural Hay/Pasture Land Rent for City-owned parcel located in Section 21-T110-R50 on Tuesday, Octobex 6, 2009 at 1:30 pm at Brookings City Hall;and Whereas, the City of Brookings has received the following bids for Agricultural Hay/Pasture Land: Lyle Jahn.ron,Brooking.r, SD at,�'60.00 per acre, and Ju.rtin Thomp.ron, Colman, SD at,�'S7.00 per acre Now Therefore,Be It Resolved that the high bid of Lyle John.con, Brook,ing.r, SD for the high bid of,$'60.00 per acre be accepted. H. Action on Resolution No. 96-09, a Resolution Fixing Time and Place for Hearing Upon Assessment Roll for 2008-03STA Downtown Streetscape Project. Resolution No. 96-09 Resolution Fixing Time and Place for Haring Upon Assessment Roll for 2008-03STA Downtown Streetscape Project Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Brookings, South Dakota., as follows: 1. The assessment roll for 2008-03STA Downtown Stteetscape Project having been filed in the office of the City Clerk on the 28`�day of September 2009, the City Council shall meet in the Council Chambers, City Hall,in said City on Tuesday, the 27`� day of October, 2009, at 6:00 o'clock PM, the said date being not less than twenty (20) days fxom the filing of said assessment roll for hearing thereon. 2. The Ciry Engineer is authorized and dixected to prepare a notice describing,in general terms 2008-03STA Downtown Streetscape Project, the date of filing the assessment roll, the time and place of hearing thereon, stating that the assessment roll will be open for public inspection at the office of the City Engineer and referrxng to the assessment roll for fizrther particulars. 3. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to publish said notice in the official newspaper at least one (1) week prior to the date set for hearing and to mail a copy thereof,by fixst class mail addressed to the owner or owners of any property to be assessed at his,her or their last mailing address as shown by the recoxds of the Director of Equalization at least one (1) week prior to the date set for said hearing. I. Documentation of purchase of animal stalls for the Swiftel Genter. On August 28�'and September 4`}'bids were advertised by the City of Brookings for the purchase of 8x8 portable animal stalls as per the enclosed specifications. No bids were received on the September 8�'bid letting. According to SDCL 5-18-9.1 and 5-18-9.2,when no bids are received a municipality may solicit a minimum of three competitive quotes under the original 477 specifications. On Septembez 9`h, four quotes were directly solicited for and three were received. Sunderman Manufacturing pYOVided a quote of$55,510.40 to supply new stalls. Jim Kotschevar provided a quote for $31,600.00 to supply used stalls. Service Equipment provided a quote for$50,280.00 to supply new stalls. TLC Ranch said they could make their product attach to our current inventory but the stalls would not be built to our specifications. Jun Kotschevar was awarded the contract for the portable animal stalls at a negotiated price of$29,625.00. J. Action on Resolution No. 98-09, a Resolution designating approving Warranty Deed. Resolution No. 98-09 Resolution Approving Warranty Deed Whereas, the City of Brookings has designated a Warranty Deed Easement for approximately 2.68 acres of wetland to be constructed on the�Xlest 500'of the East 910' of the South 500' of the NE '/a of the NE '/a of Section 11,Township 109 North, Ra.nge 50 West, Whereas, the Warranty Deed will perpetually protect the described wedand and includes numexous provisions required by Federal la.w; and Whereas, the form of the Warranty Deed is subject to approval by the Department of the Army (US Corps of Engineers),who may suggest minox modifications to the form following approval by the City;and Whereas, the work to create the wetland has been authorized by the Depaxtment of the Army Nationwide Permit Number 14 (NWP 14); Now,Therefore,Be It Resolved that the City of Brookings City Manager is authorized to sign a Waxranty Deed in substantially the form as presented to the City Council of the City of Brookings. On the motion, all present voted yes; rnotion carried. Council To�ics: Whaley requested the topic of liquor licenses be added to the October 27`�Work Session. She questioned whexe in the pxocess things are in issuing another liquoY license. She would like to know what the census states Bxookings'population is, and seek appYOVal for additional licenses prior to the census. McClemans stated both the City of Tea and the City of Sioux Falls have sought approval for additional licenses prior to the census and were awarded as such. He would like to discuss this and see what the options are. Dan Hanson stated the most recent census data would date from July 2007,which estimated the population to be 19,643. Britzman thought this report was xeceived annually. Hanson stated it is received annually, howevex,it is just that far in arrears for their estimation. Britzman stated we could check to see if there is more recent data available. He believes the state would honor it if theYe was a change. 1S`Reading—Ordinance No. 25-09. A first reading was held on Ordinance No. 25-09,an Ordinance Amending Article V. of Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Brookings, South Dakota and Pertavung to Human Rights Committees. Public Hearzng.• October 27'� 1S`Reading— Ordinance No. 26-09. A first reading was held on Ordinance No. 26-09, an Ordinance to change the Zoning within the Jo�t Jurisdictional Area surrounding the City of Brookings. Public Hearing: October 27'� Ordinance No. 23-09. A public hearing was held on Ordinance No. 23-09,an Ordinance to Change the Zoning within the City of Brookings for the north 320 feet of Block 11, McClemans Addition from a Residence R-1A District to a Residence R-3A District. A motion was made by Thorpe, seconded by Whaley, to approve Ordinance No. 23-09. No public comments were made. All present voted yes, except McClemans abstained;motion carried. Ordinance No. 24-09. A public hearing was held on Ordinance No. 24-09,an Ordinance to Change the Zoning within the Ciry of Brookings for Lot 9, Block 2, University First Addition from a Residence R-3 District to a Business B-2 District. A motion was made by Bezdichek, seconded by McClemans, to approve Ordinance No. 24-09. No public comments were made. All present voted yes;motion carried. 478 Memorandum of Understandin�, City Manager Weldon stated this MOU is for a reversionary clause for the property. This parcel was given to the City by the State of South Dakota for the purpose of having a Fire Station primarily to service the area which surrounds SDSU. The Deed contains a reversionary clause, so if the city ever ceases using the property for a Fire Station, the ownership of the property would reveYt back to the State of South Dakota. Britzman has worked with legal counsel for the Boaxd of Regents. This MOU claxifies this as a zoning issue for purposes of signage and does not affect any other reversionary provisions. The sign proposed to be placed at the East Fire Station is currendy part of the fixed assets. It is the previous Swiftel Center sign. The purpose of putting it on this location is to provide for advertising of coming events at the Swiftel Center. The sign would be haxd-wired into the Fire Station. Tom Richter estimated$21,000 for construction of the posts and pylon along with some electrical connection charges. ACTION: A motion was made by Whaley, seconded by Kubal, to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the State of South Dakota by and through the Board of Regents of the State of South Dakota and the City of Brookings, South Dakota regarding the use of a commercial advertising sign. All present vo#ed yes; motion carried. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING Between the State of South Dakota by and through the Board of Regents of the State of South Dakota and the City of Brookings, South Dakota Regarding the use of a Commexcial Advertising Sign This Memorandum of Understandi�g is entered into by and between the State of South Dakota,by and through the Board of Regents (hereinafter referred to as the"Board of Regents") and the City of Brookings, and pertains to the proposed use of a commercial advertising sign at the East Fire Station in the City of Brookings. Whereas, the State of South Dakota,acting by and through the Boatd of Regents, conveyed land by Deed to the City of Brookings in 1973 for the use by the City of Brookings as a fire station to serve that portion of Brookings which includes the campus of South Dakota State University (SDSL�;and Whereas, the land Deeded by the Board of Regents has been used by the City of Brookings as a fire station to serve the campus of SDSU and the City of Brookings cantinues to use this site as a fite station serving the campus of SDSU, however the City of Brook�ngs now desires to also place a commercial advertising sign upon this fire station propexty; and Whereas, the proposed sign would be owned and operated by the City of Brookings,would not interfere with the use of the fire sta.tion or signage designating the fire station, and would not affect the operation of the fire station in any xespect;and Whereas, the proposed sign would be primarily used to advertise events at the City's "Swiftel Center";and Whereas,this Memorandum of Understanding is intended to set forth the pertinent facts concerning the proposed sign and to provide a record that the pla.cement of a sign by the City is not incompatible with the restrictions contained in the aforementioned Deed which also provides that the property will revert to the State of South Dakota in the event the property shall cease to be used by the grantee [City] for the purpose for which it was conveyed. Now Therefore,in accordance with the undexstandings set forth herein, the paxties hereto agree to the following: 1. The City of Brookings is permitted to install and operate upon the fire sta.tion property referred to herein an advertising sign which will be owned by the City of Brookings,and primarily used to advertise events at the Swiftel Center in Brookings. 2. Provided the sign is used and operated in conformity with the understandings set forth herein, such use shall not be inconsistent with the Deed Restrictions set forth herein. ACTION: A motion was made by Whaley, seconded by Bezdichek, to direct the City Manager and Tom Richter, Swiftel Center Executive Director, to proceed with planning and 479 development for the proposed sign at the East Fire Station. Coarncil Di.rcu,r�ion: Reed gue.rtioned if this wa,rgoing to need a bardget change. 1-Veldon stated only to the ea�tent that it i.r not an itemitied amount in the capital improvenaent program for the Ssviftel Center. Keed a.rked for clarification if.romething el.re in the Gudget zvould be replaced. Yes, 1-Veldon stated, they probably avoaald have to replace something el.re. For example, there i.r an allotment for the lighting j�roject. No 6id.r have Geen soughtyet, .ro if there are some firnd.r availal�le a.r a re.rult of lau� bid,r, they zvoirld like to be a�le ta u.re tho.re funds for the.rign. They 6elieve this sign avill have a significant impact on the marketing of the facility. All present voted yes; motion carried. Resolution No. 93-09. A motion was made by Bezdichek, seconded by Whaley, to approve Resolution No. 93-09, a Resolution amending the City of Brookings Vision 2020 Compxehensive Plan. Discu.crion: The City Manager clarified thi.r Kesolution makes.rome change.r to the City'.r Comprehensive Land Use 1'lan zvith regard to three area.r in the community. This i.r de.rigned to 6ring the Comp Plan into conformance zvitb exi.rting development. The three area.r avoarld Ge: 1� Wlie.re Addition. The Bu.nne.r.r Park larrd sva.r retioned in 2003 to a Bu�ine.cr District in order to accommodate for 6usine.rs and re.rearch ptrrf�ose.r Thi.r change wa.r never made in the original Comprehensive Plan. 2) Valley Vieaai Addition. This i,r a recent residential development project zve.rt of the E.rther Height.rAddition on 20'�St. So., and 3)Main Ave. So./20``'St. So. interrection (SI� corner). T-Vant the ability to market this parcel for re.ridential a�rd.rome commercial u.re. All-in-all, the,re change,r are to bring the Comprehen.rive 2020 Plan into conformance avith e�ri.rting land use.r. Coarncil Di.rcu.r�ion: McCleman.r que.rtioned the 3"�parcel at 20`�'St. So. and Medary Ave. and avould like to discu.rf it.reparately from the other tavo parcel.r. City Manager Wleldon clarified the parcel of concerrt sva.r located at 20'�'St. So. d�'Main Ave., not at 20'�'St. So. d�'Medary Ave. McCleman.r 2vithdreu�hi.r que.ction. All present voted yes;motion caxried. Resolution No. 93-09 A Resolution Amending the City of Brookings Vision 2020 Comprehensive Pla.n Whereas, the City Council of the City of Brookings, SD in accoYdance with SDCL 11-6-18 adopted the Vision 2020 Comprehensive Plan for the City of Brookings, SD;and Whereas, the Ciry Councal determined that the Future Land Use Map of said Comprehensive Plan should be amended and supersede the previously adopted Futute Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan adopted February 11, 2002;and Whereas, the City Pla.nning Commission of the City of Brookings, SD has recommended approval of the Vision 2020 Comprehensive Plan in accordance with SDCL 11-6-17; Now,Therefore,Be It Resolved by the City of Brookings, SD: That the Future Land Use Map of the Vision 2020 Comprehensive Plan, as amended,is hereby adopted for the City of Brookings,with said map to supersede the previous Future Land Use Map. The Vision 2020 Comprehensive Plan shall be on file in the office of the City Clerk and is available for public inspection by any interested person. Resolution No. 97-09. A motion was made by McClemans, seconded by Kubal to approve Resolution No. 97-09, a Resolution regarding the City of Brookings intent to fund three storm water proj ects. Di.rcu.r�ion: City Manager 1-Veldon explained thi.r Kesolution j�uts forth an application to the State Department of Environment and Natural Ke.rource.r for a losv intere.rt loan made to the City of Brooking.r in the amount of�'4,070,738. The purpo.re of this loan i.r to finance three proposed.rtorm drainage utility j�roject.r that are identified in the Storm Seaver Ma.rter Plan: 1)Detention pond and fixture.r on Southland L,ane and�2'�'St. So. e.rtimated at,$�,439,304. 2)Fixtarre.r and improvement,r at Garden Sguare Apartment,r in the Garden Village Toaa�nhore,re area e.rtimated at$38,000. 3) 15'�St. So. and 7'''Ave. So. detention pond and associated infra.rtructure improvement,r e,rtimated at�'2,243,431. The fzrrtproject i.r minu.r the co.rt ofproperty acqui.rition for,�'350,000 zvhich i.r not eligible a�nder the loan. Council apprnved the adoption of the Storm Sezver Ma,rter Plan plus an a.r.rociated finance plan to provide for thi.r of which this loan application to the State of SD i.r a critical component. The term avoarlcl be 3%intere.rt over 20 year.c. The revenue which would be pledged to thi,r would be from the storm drainage utility fees or any other revenues that the city feel.r i.r appropriate at that time. 7'he annual�irincipal and intere.rt payment i.r�'275,584.40. Council Di.rcus�ion: W/haley que.rtioned on the loan, the land purcha.re of�'350,000, if that i.r for the detention pond at 12'�'St. and 7'�'Ave. W/eldon.rtatedye.r, it i.r for Block 8, Hyland Addition parcel in the Southland Lane and 12'�'St. So. area. Lanning.rtated at the time the document sva,r prepared.rhe e.rtimated the co.rt at,�'350,000, but the 4 � �� actual co.rt zvill be,$306,000. lYleldon clarified this a,r the property transaction zvith Mills Development svhich zvill be completed follouring the filing of the plat. All present voted yes;motion carried. Resolution No. 97-09 Whereas, the City of Brookings has identified the need to upgrade the storm watex system; and Whereas, the City of Brookings proposes to undertake improvements to the storm water system; and Whexeas,the City of Brookings is eligible to apply for Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF� Program assistance for the proposed project;and Whereas,with the submission of the SRF application, the City of Brookings assures and certifies that all SRF progtam xequixements will be fulfilled. Therefore Be It Resolved that the City of Brookings duly authorizes the City Manager of Brookings to execute and submit an SRF loan application requesting up to $4,070,738 of loan funds for the proposed project to be borrowed at an interest rate of 3.0% for a term of 20 years and to be secured by storm water fees. Further Be It Resolved, that the City Manager of Brookings be hereby designated as the certifying officer for any loan agreement, contracts,pay requests, correspondence, and other required documents as a result of this application. This resolution is effective immediately upon passage. ' Ciiy General Em�loyees Contract. A motion was made by Kubal, seconded bp Reed to app�ove the Union Contract fox the City General Employees. Di.rcu.r�ion: City Manager W/eldon pointed out the contract.r are for a threeyear duration. I�age.r for each of the contractyearr i.r increa.red a.r the follouring.• �j`year at 2%, 2""year at 3%, and the 3 year i.r a.rliding figure to be ba,red on the con.rumerprice index of the Mid�ve.rt Kegion to be no le.r.r than 2.5%and no more than 3.75%. The Police Contract figur�for the 3'�year urill be no dess than 2.5%and no more than 3.5%. Some conformance in con�i.rtency in policy svas al.ro made. In.rurance for retiree.r. Thi.r change in in.rurance for retiree.r doesn'tgive any.ravings nosv, but avill prouide saving.r in the future. For all full- time city employees hired after Jan. �, 2010, if they retire u�ith the city they avill be able ta remain on the city's in.rurance�ilan bypaying �00% of thepremium them.relve.r. Theprovi.rion before�va,r 50%. Everyone u�ho sva.r hired under the exi.rtingplan urill begrandfathered in avith the SO%proui.rion. All pxesent voted yes, except Whaley abstained;motion carried. City Police De�artment Contract. A motion was made by Thorpe, seconded by Reed to approve the Union Contract for the City Police Departxnent. No public comment was made. All present voted yes;motion carried. Adjourn. A motion was made by Reed, seconded by Whaley, to adjourn. All present voted yes; motion catried. Meeting adjourned at 6:36 p.m. CITY OF BROOKINGS A �;ooaa c •"""•�'r,-o Tim Reed,Mayor � � �..� b p �� s:� .o y• •oiA ^\s � Shaxi Th , iry Clerk