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Brookings City Council
August 14, 2007
The Bxookings City Council held a meeting on Tuesday,August 14,2007 at 4:00 p.m.,at City Hall
with the following members present: Mayor Scott Munsterman, Council Members Tonn Bezdichek,
Julie Whaley,Mike Bartley,Tim Reed and Ginger Thomson. City Manager Dennis Falken,City
Attorney Steve Britzman, and City Clerk Shari Thornes were also present.
City Manager Recruitment. The City Council xeviewed the frnal draft of the city manager
recruittnent brochure. A motion was made by Bardey, seconded by Reed, to approve the brochure
as presented. All present voted yes;motion carried.
Com�lete Count Committee for Census Council Member Tim Reed recendy attended a meeting
in Sioux Falls sponsored by the Census Buteau. He commented that the meeting covered two
issues: 1) updating of the addresses,which is an adininistrative process;and 2) creation of a
Complete Count Committee;its purpose is to make people aware of the Census in order to increase
participation. He xecommended the Council consider creating committee in 2008 for the 2010
Census and budget funds for the coirunittee in 2009 and 2010.
Dan Hanson, Planning and Zoning Ac�ministrator,noted that the City had a Complete Count
Committee in 2000. The biggest issues were about education and information sharing.
2008 Budget Review. The City Council had theix first review of the draft 2008 budget documents.
Rita Thompson, City Finance Manager,reported sizable increases in taxable values and in sales tax
revenues.
The Council requested further information and/or research on use of the RV hook-ups at the
Swiftel Center, stteet sealing data, add the Sexauer Campground to the Recreation pages,and more
details on calls from the Fire and Police Departrnents. The Council also suggested a meeting with
Hospital officials regarding future transfets.
The August 28`h budget session will start at 3:00 p.m.
Review of 6:00 p.m. meetin�topics. The City Manager responded to questions pertaining to the
action items on the agenda.
City Clerk Reports. Shari Thoxnes,Brookings City Clerk,provided a briefing on future agenda
items and upcoming invitations and obligations.
G:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Consent enda: A motion was made by Reed, seconded by Whaley, to approve the consent agenda
which included:
A. Agenda.
B. Minutes (July 24)
C. Action on Resolution No. 52-07, a resolution designating an environmental certifying
officer for the purpose of signing required environmental documents pertaining to
this grant program (ICAP HUD Houses in Bluegill Addition).
Resolution No.52-07
WHEREAS,the Inter-Lakes Community Action,Inc.expects to utilize US Department of Housing
and Urban Development Self-Help Homeownership Oppoxtunity Program(SHOP)funds Yo assist
with the purchase of land for housing development purposes in Brookings,SD;and
WHEREAS,the City of Brookings has agreed to serve as the responsible entity for the environmental
process;and
WHEREAS,the City of Brookings is required to designate an environmental certifying officer for the
purpose of signing requixed envixonmental documents pertaining to this grant pxogram;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,that the City Manager be hereby designated as the city's
official for the purpose of signing environmental cortespondence and other xequired environmental
documents and fozms fox said project.
This xesolution is effective upon passage.
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D. Action on Resolution No. 55-07, a Resolution to surplus city vehicle at the airport.
Resolution No.55-07
Declaring Surplus Property
WI3EREAS,the City of Brookings is the owner of the following described vehicle formerly used at
the Brookings Regional Aicport:One(i) 1998 Chevzolet Suburban K1500(Vehicle Identification
Number: 3GNFK16R7 WG141515)
WHEREAS,in the best financiai intezest,it is the desixe of the City of Brookings to sell same as
surplus property;
WHEREAS,the City Manager hexeby authorized to appoint three qualified appraisers to appraise the
value of the property;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the governing body of the Ciry of Brookings,South
Dakota,that this property be declared surplus property according to SDCL Chapter 6-13.
E. Action on bids for tennis court resurfacing. Action to award the bid to Janco, Inc. of
Renner, SD, for low bid of$31,750. Bids were opened on August 7, 2007. Bid was also
submitted by Midwest Track&Tennis from Iowa for$39,737.
F. Action on bids for concrete golf cart paths. Action to award the bid to Howrey
Construction of Iowa at a cost of$2.38 per squaxe foot. Bids were opened on August 7,
2007. No other bids were received.
On the motion, all present voted yes; motion carried.
18t Reading—Ordinance No. 24-07. First reading was held on Ordinance No. 24-07: An
Ordinance Amending Section 2-144 of the Code of Oxdinances of the City of Brookings and
Pertaining to Procedure to Address Unexcused Consecutive Absences of Members of the Human
Rights Committee of the City of Brookings, South Dakota. Public Hearing.• Augu.rt 28'�'
2°a Reading—Ordinance No. 23-07—Budget. Second Reading was held on Ordinance No. 23-
07: An Ordinance Entided"An Ordinance Authorizing a Supplemental Appxopriation to the 2007
Budget fox the Purpose of Providing for Additional Funds for the Operation of the City. A motion
was made by Thomson, seconded by Bardey, to approve. All present voted yes;motion carried.
House Movin�. A public hearing and action was held on a house moving request from Randie
Lund to move a 2 stall gaxage from G27 8th Avenue to the property descxibed as Lots 17 & 18,
Block 3, Parkdale Home Addition, also known as 315 West 7th Street. No comments were made.
A motion was made by Reed, seconded by Bardey, to approve. All present voteii yes;motion
carried.
Interviewing City Council candidates. The following four citizens submitted applications to be
considered for the vacant Council position: Ryan Brunner,Trish Matson Buus,Kyle Haug and Al
Gregg. Each applicant was given an opportuniry to make a presentation and respond to Council
questions.
Action to a��oint a City Council member. Each City Council member was given a paper ballot
with all candidates names and were asked to vote for one. Ballots were submitted to the City Clerk
and read publicly and recorded on a tally sheet. Council Members Munsterman, Bardey,Bezdichek
and Reed voted for Ryan Brunner. Council Members Whaley and`I'homson voted for A1 Gregg.
ACTION: A motion was made by Bartley, seconded by Reed, to appoint Ryan Brunner to
fill the vacant seat on the City Council for the term of August 28,2007 through May 1, 2008.
On a role call vote, all present voted yes; motion carried.
Executive Session (Closed Session� A motion was made by Reed, seconded by Whaley, to enter
into executive session at 6:54 p.m. fox legal/contsactual matters with the City Council, City Manager,
City Attorney,City Clerk&A1 Heuton,BEDC director,present. All present voted yes;motion
carried. A motion was made by Whaley, seconded by Reed, to e�t executive session at 6:59 p.rn.
All present voted yes;motion carried.
Resolution No. 53-07—Industrial Land. A motion was made by Thomson, seconded by Whaley,
to approve Resolution No. 53-07, a Resolution Authorizing the Transfex of Real Property to
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Brookings Economic Development Corporation, Inc. for Economic Development Purposes. All
present voted yes; motion carried.
Resolution No. 53-07
A Resolution Authorizing the Ttansfer of Real Property to Brookings Economic
Development Corporation,Inc.for Economic Development Purposes
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brookings,South Dakota as follows:
WHERF.AS,the Brookings Economic Development Corpoxation,Inc.desixes to purchase
approximately 1.32 acxes of zeal property described as Lot 8,Block 1,in the Telkamp Industrial
Addition to the City of Bxookings,South Dakota,for a price of$15,000 per acre,and
WHEREAS,for the expxess purpose of fuxthering economic growth and development of the City of
Brookings,South Dakota the Brookings Economic Development Corporation,Inc. agrees to sell,
convey or otherwise transfer said pxoperry to a legal entity which is,or will be,conducting business in
the City of Brookings,South Dakota,and
WHEREAS,it is in the best interests of the City of Btookings that the City pxovide its economic
development assistance in this matter to aid and assist with the completion of the afoxesaid
transaction which will further economic development in the City of Brookings;and
WHEREAS,the City is authorized to entex into this transaction as an economic development activity
under the laws oE the State oE 5outh Dakota;
NOW'I"HEREFORE,IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the Ciry of Brookings,
South Dakota,as follows:
A. That the City convey tide to the above-described property to the Bxookings Economic
Development Corporation,Inc. for sale of the above-described property to a business;and
B. That the Mayor,City Clerk and City Manager are authorized to execute the xequired
documents in accoxdance with this Resolution.
Resolution No. 54-07—Industrial Land. A motion was made by Bardey, seconded by Whaley, to
approve Resolution No. 54-07, a Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of Rea1 Property to Brookings
Economic Development Corporation, Inc. for Economic Development Purposes. All present
voted yes;motion carried.
Resolution No.54-07
A Resolution Authorizittg the Ttansfer of Real Property to Brookings Economic
Development Corporarion,Inc.for Economic Development Purposes
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Biookings,South Dakota as follows:
WHEREAS,the Brookings Economic Development Corporation,Inc.desires to purchase
approximately 1.03 acres of ieal propexty described as Lot 7,Block 1,in the Telkamp Industrial
Addition to the City of Brookings,South Dakota,fox a price of�15,000 per acre,and
WHEREAS,for the express purpose of furthering economic growth and development of the City of
Brookings,South Dakota the Brookings Economic Development Corporation,Inc.agrees to sell,
convey ox otherwise transfer said pzoperty to a legal entity which is,or will be,conducting business in
the City of Bxookings,South Dakota,and
WHERF_.AS,it is in the best interests of the Ciry of Brookings that the City provide its economic
development assistance in this matter to aid and assist with the completion of the afoxesaid
transaction which will further economic development in the City of Brookings;and
WHEREAS,the City is authorized to enter into this transaction as an economic development activity
under the laws of the State of South Dakota;
NOW THEREFORE,IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Bxookings,
South Dakota,as follows:
A. That the City convey tide to the above-described property to the Brookings Economic
Development Corporation,Inc.for sale of ttze above-described property to a business;and
B. That the Mayox,City Clexk and City Managei are authorized to execute the required
documettts in accordance with this Resolution.
Executive Session (,Closed Session). A motion was made by Baxtley, seconded by Whaley, to
enter into executive session at 7:02 p.m. for legal/contractual matters with the City Council, City
Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk and Brookings Municipal Utilities xepresentarives (George Prest,
Laura Julius,Dave Peterson, Rich Helsper, Steve Meyer) present. All present voted yes;motion
carried. A motion was made by Whaley, seconded by Reed, to e�t executive session at 8:10 p.m.
All present voted yes;motion caxried.
Adjourn. A motion was made by Whaley, seconded by Reed, to adjourn. AIl present voted yes;
motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
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