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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMinutes_2003_03_25 05fi Brookings City Council Tuesday,March 25, 2003 The Brookings City Council held a meeting on Tuesday, March 25, 2003 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall with the following members present: Mayor Virgil Hemott, Council Members Doris Roden, Zeno W. Wicks III, Scott Munsterman, and Mike McClemans. Council Members Sam Artz and Tom Bozied were absent. City Manager Mike Williams, City Attorney Steve Britzman, and Shari Thornes, City Clerk, were also present. Consent Agenda. An executive session regarding the Bozied verses the City of Brookings litigation was added to agenda. A motion was made by Bozied, seconded by Artz, to approve the consent agenda which includes adoption of the agenda as amended and the March 11, 2003 minutes. All present voted yes; motion carried. Chamber of Commerce Report. Jay Bender, Chamber Board President, highlighted the Chamber's future goals that include the following: 1. The need to establish a structure within the Chamber to better anticipate issues that impact the legislative body, to educate the business community on those issues, and be better equipped to assess the impact of those issues on the local economy. 2. Determine ways the Chamber can support the Brookings Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) in their work. 3. Support the efforts of the Vision Brookings program. 4. Work with the City Council to obtain citizen approval for a prepared food tax. Brookings is currently not able to submit competitive bids for various events. The Chamber's goal is to increase the community promotional fund by$250,000. 5. Develop a competitive industry recognition program. 6. Help in developing the physical and financing plans for a university-related research park. 7. Retail development is an important issue for the community. The Chamber wishes to investigate ways to stren�then ties by funding for career and technical tra.ining and to increase Brookings visibility at Brookings capital Convention Visitor's Bureau Report. Dellas Cole, CVB Chairman, distributed a calendar of events for 2003. He reported that the CVB's goal is to bring in at least one event every weekend through the course of the year. CVB staff has been working with SDSU and Swiftel Center officials to coordinate various events. Mavorat Proclamation. Mayor Herriott read a proclamation declaring Apri12003 as"Brookings Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month" in the city of Brookings. Boardinghouse Discussion (Ouen Forum Requestl. Larry Fjeldos and Sean O'Brian asked the Council to consider modifications to the current ordinance for boardinghouses. They recommended an ad hoc committee be created to investigate the issue and make recommendations to the Council. A motion was made by Wicks, seconded by McClemans, to authorize the City Manager to assemble a committee to perform the study. The City Manager was asked to report back to the Council with recommendations on the issue. All present voted yes; motion carried. Ordinance No. 0&03—Boardinghouse Re4uest— 1320 6�`Sts�eet. A public hearing was held on Ordinance No. 08-03, an ordinance on an application to establish a boardinghouse on the West 2' of Lot 1, all of Lot 2, Block 1, Antonides Addition, also known as 1320 6� Street. All were given an opportunity to be heard. A motion was made by Munsterman, seconded by Wicks, to approve Ordinance No. 08-03. Eill present voted yes; motion carried. Temaorarv Liquor License. A public heaxing was held on a temporary liquor license for HyVee for the American Legion convention site for an event on April 11, 2003. All were given an opportunity to be heard. A motion was made by Wicks, seconded by McClemans, to approve the license. All present voted yes; motion carried. 057 Citv Five Year Street Construction and Improvement Plan. A public hearing and action to approve the City's 5 Year Street Construction and Improvement Plan. All were given an opportunity to be heard. A motion was made by Wicks, seconded by McClemans, to approve the 5 year street construction and improvement plan with a modification of reversing the Orchard Drive project and 34`�'Avenue from the bypass to 6�` Street project. All present voted yes; motion camed. House Movin� Rectuest— 114 35�`Street South. A public hearing was held on a house moving request from Roger Julian to move a residence, split-foyer style, single-family dwelling from Madison, SD, to property described as Lot 55, Meyer's Subdivision in the SE '/a, NW '/a of Section 11-T109N- RSOW, also known as 114 35�' Street South. All were given an opportunity be heard. A motion was made by McClemans, seconded by Roden, to approve the house moving request. All present voted yes; motion carried. Citv Counci12003 Goals and Outcomes. A motion was made by Munsterman, seconded by Roden, to approve the City Council 2003 Goals and Outcomes. All present voted yes; motion carried. Joint Research and Economic Development Steerin�Committee A�reement. A motion was made by Wicks, seconded by Herriott, to defer action on the agreement to create the Joint Research and Economic Development Steering Committee among South Dakota State University, South Dakota State University Foundation, the City of Brookings, and the Brookings Economic Development Corporation to the April 1, 2003 planning session. All present voted yes to defer the item; motion camed. 2002 4t'`Quarter Financial Reports. City Manager Michael Williams presented the fourth quarter financial reports to the City Council. No action was taken. Council Members Open Discussion. Wicks reported he had presented a proposal to the Library Board regarding the concept of a cof�ee house attached to library. The Board voted to research costs and design options to have it privately built. The City Manager is pursuing the display of the American flags downtown. Discussion regarding Senate Bi113 will be added to a future planning session agenda. Eaecutive Session. A motion was made by Roden, seconded by Wicks, to enter executive session at 7:25 p.m. for purposes of discussing pending litigation with the City Attorney, City Manager, and City Clerk present. Council members Artz and Bozied were not present. All present voted yes; motion carried. A motion was made by Munsterman, seconded by Roden, to leave executive session at 7:31 p.m. All present voted yes; motion carried. A motion was made by Wicks, seconded by Munsterman, to authorize the Mayor to execute a stipulation for settlement and release on the Bozied verses City of Brookings case. All present voted yes; motion carried. Adjournment. A motion was made by Munsterman, seconded by Roden, to adjourn. All present voted yes; motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m. CITY OF BRQOKIN � � . c Virgil emott, ayor ' , A�`� so� ° y :A n �O a�������lo� A ,-�"�S o s, City Clerk