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Brookings City Council
May 6, 2003
The Brookings City Council convened in a planning session on Tuesday, May 6, 2003 at 5:30
p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall with the following mernbers present: Mayor
Virgil Herriott, Council Members Mike McClemans, Doris Roden, and Tom Bozied. City
Manager Michael Williams, City Attorney Steve Britzman, and City Clerk Shari Thornes were
also present. Mayor Herriott called the meeting to order 5:30 p.m.
Council Member Resignation. Mayor Herriott announced that Scott Munsterman submitted a
written letter of resignation earlier that today. Copies were filed with the City Manager and City
Clerk.
Oath of Office. Mayor Herriott presented certificates of election and conducted the Oath of
Office for Scott Munsterman as Mayor and Council members Julie Whaley, Mike McClemans
and Tom Bezdichek.
Downtown Brookings Inc. Reuort. Mark Kratochvil and Jerry Miller provided an update
report. No action was taken.
Consolidated Board of Equalization. Joyce Dragseth, Brookings County Director of
Equalization, provided an overview on the consolidation process. The City and County have the
ability to combine the County and Loca1 boards by resolution. This must be done not later than the
second Tuesday in November. The resolution must state the number of each group participating.
In this process appellants would appeal in writin�to County Auditor by April l�`. Hearings would
commence the second Tuesday in April and can continue for three weeks. Dragseth said the
County Commission had not formally discussed the concept yet. This will be an agenda item for
the ne�joint City/County/School meeting.
Fire Denartment Heaw Rescue Truck. City Manager Michael Williams and Fire Chief Darrell
Hartmann presented information about the proposed purchase of a Heavy Rescue Unit for the
Brookings Fire Department. The City has an opportunity to purchase a 2000 KME Custom Heavy
Rescue unit. $270,000 was set aside in the 2003 budget when the pumper and tanker were repaired
rather than a new purchase. The City has submitted a$10,000 refundable security deposit on the
unit that will hold it for 150 days. The City would retain the option to review the equipment again
to ensure it remains in the same condition. The Fire Department has prioritized their equipment
replacement schedule. Careful review was given and the decision was made that the rescue unit
should be ne�to be replaced. The Council requested additional information and plans to discuss
the issue further at the May 27'�meeting.
Economic Develoument Poticv. City Manager Williams presentecl a revised draft Economic
Development Ends Policy for discussion. Revision suggestions were made. Williams will
present a revised policy to the Council at a future meeting.
Citv Council Member Vacancv/Reulacement Process. The City Council agreed to advertise
the position on Ma�y 7 . The deadline to apply will be May 21�. Applicants will be invited to
attend the May 27 City Council meeting to provide comments and respond to questions. The
City Council will plan to discuss the applicants' qualifications in open session and take action on
the appointment on June 3`�. The Council would have the option to enter into executive session
if necessary. Consensus to proceed with the process as stated was reached.
Citv Council Orientation Process. The orientation will be scheduled after the new council
member is appointed.
Senate Bilt 3—L9uor Ooerating Agreements arocess. The passage of Senate Bill Three will
a11ow the city of Brookings to give the Staurolite Inn and Brookings Inn a"convention license"
which will free up two operating agreements. This new law goes into effect on July 1, 2003.
Williams said the Council outlined a process when two operating agreements were available last
year. Criteria and a method were developed to evaluate the applications. Businesses were asked
to submit a site plan and operating plan. The Council could begin that process for these
agreements. The Council has the ability to retain any ar all the agreements for future use.
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Mayor Munsterman requested the Council limit the discussion to the philosophy and purpose of
the operating agreements. All agreed that the agreements were economic development tools. He
asked for each Council member's philosophy on how to use that tool. All felt the agreements
should go to food-related business, whether local or someone wanting to move into Brookings.
Roden asked if there would be an opportunity to give a"convention license" to any additional
hotels? No, all cities are limited to two "convention" type licenses.
The SD Municipal League has talked about submitting a bill that would give municipalities local
control without any state restrictions. No bills have been introduced. Most legislators do not like
the"patch it up" approach on the liquor laws. Many of them would be supportive of de-
regulation.
It was noted that Applebee's agreement is currently being used by Skinner's and will be transferred
to Applebee's when they open. Williams commented there is interest in the community for the
new agreements and if the Council doesn't lay out a schedule or timeframe, they will have to deal
with the applications as they come.
There was consensus from the Council that these agreements aue an economic development tool.
No action was taken.
Board, Committee& Commission 2002 Annual Renorts. The Council was provided with the
2002 annual reports from the city boards, committees and commissions. The reports are part the
Governance Policy. No action was taken.
Annual review of CIP List arioritization & 2"�Pennv Proiects. The Council reviewed the list
of possible projects and identified the Senior Citizen Center, an accessible entrance for City
HalUPolice Department, the Boys and Girls Club, and downtown improvements as priorities.
The Council asked the City Manager to come back with a funding plan for the four projects.
There may be a need to take some out of a reserve for the first year cash flow. No action was
taken.
Citv Manager Reuort. Williams provided written reports on the University Research Park
project, a newly proposed Business B-5 Commercial District, Pierre's By-Pass Efforts, McCrory
Gardens Protection status, Support for Military Families, Impact of Walmart on the Community,
and impacts of first, second and third penny sales tax reports.
A motion was made by Whaley, seconded by Bozied, to adjoum at 9:42 p.m. All voted yes;
motion carried.
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