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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMinutes_2003_07_22 � oo Brookings City Council Tuesday,July 22, 2003 The Brookings City Council held an action meeting on Tuesday, July 22, 2003 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall with the following members present: Mayor Scott Munsterman, Council Members Doris Roden, Tom Bezdichek, Tim Reed, Julie Whaley, Tom Bozied and Mike McClemans. City Manager Mike Williams, City Attorney Steve Britzman, and Shari Thornes, City Clerk, were also present. Consent Agenda. A motion was made by Whaley, seconded by Reed, to approve the consent agenda which included adoption of the agenda and approval of the July 1 and July 8, 2003 minutes. All members voted yes to approve; motion carried. Presentation of 2003 A.B.L.E. Awards. First United Methodist Church and the Larson Ice Center were presented with the 2003 ABLE Awards by the Brookings Committee for People who have Disabilities in recognition of outstanding contributions to the cause of fully implementing the American's with Disabilities Act. Planning Commission Report. A written report on recent Commission activities was submitted by Mike Bartley, Planning Commission Chairman. No action was taken. 2004 Funding Reauest Presentation — Swiftel Center. Tim Harvey, MultiPlex Board President, was present to request $301,750 from the City for 2004. Tom Richter, Swiftel Center Executive Director, cited facility statistics on si�nificantly increased attendance, economic impacts, event days, sales t� revenue and total use days from 2Q02 to 2003. Annual revenue of$677,115 is generated from rent, sponsorships, catering and concessions. 2004 employment estimates are 7 full time, 200 part-time, SDSU work study, and community service volunteers. It was noted that the Compass Facility Management base management fee was reduced by $16,000. Richter noted that nationwide and worldwide these types of facilities are usually created by governmental entities, not private businesses, for the purpose of generating more economic stimulus in their community. All operate on some form of subsidy. No action was taken. 2004 Fundine Reauest Presentation — Brookiags Area Communitv Band. Jim McKinney, Brookings Area Community Band Director, was present to request $8,000 from the City for 2004. He clarified that the BACB has requested $8,000 for the last two years. Attendance at the 2003 events is averaging 700 per concert. Annual expenses consist of music, signs, director's salary, asst. director's salary, community band members' stipends, and equipment. Large equipment, printed programs and rehearsal facilities are provided compliments of SDSU. No action was taken. Public Hearins — Temoorarv Malt Beverage License. A public hearing was held on a temporary malt beverage license request from the Brookings Amateur Baseball Association on August 8, 9, 15, and 16, 2003 at Bob Sheldon Field. All present were given an opportunity to be heard. A motion was made by McClemans, seconded by Reed, to approve the request. All members voted yes; motion carried. Ordinance No. 17-03 — Fire Denartment Rescue Truck. Second reading was held on Ordinance No. 17-03, an Ordinance Entitled "An Ordinance Authorizing a Supplemental Appropriation to the 2003 Budget for the purpose of purchasing a Fire Department Heavy Rescue Truck for the City of Brookings. A motion was made Bozied, seconded by Roden, to approve Ordinance No. 17-03 as amended. All members voted yes; motion carried. Ordinance No. 20-03—Rezone— T109N. R50W. A public hearing was held on Ordinance No. 20-03, an ordinance rezoning the N1350', E1128.5' of the NE '/4 of Section 1, T109N, RSOW excluding Outlot 1 and Lot 1, Richard Price Addition from an Agricultural A District to a Residence R-3 District. (2000 block of 20�' Street South). A motion was made by Bezdichek, seconded by Whaley, to approve Ordinance No. 20-03, All members voted yes; McClemans abstained; motion carried. 101 Resolution No. 39-03 — Vacation of Easement. A motion was made by McClemans, seconded by Bezdichek, to approve Resolution No. 39-03, a Vacation of Easement in Tract A, Block 9, Telkamp Addition. All members voted yes; motion carried. Resolution No. 39-03 Vacation Of Easement In Tract A, Block 9, Telkamp Addition BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA WHEREAS, the City of Brookings has been granted a certain utility easement in Tract A, Block 9, Telkamp Addition to the City of Brookings by virtue of a Fina1 Plat entitled Plat of Lot 1 and Tract A of Block 9, Telkamp Addition to the City of Brookings, South Dakota, and filed in Plat Book 23, Page 45 and WHEREAS, the owner of tract A, Telkamp Addition has petitioned the City of Brookings to vacate certain easements previously granted so that development on Tract A may be accomplished. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED By the Governing Body of the City of Brookings that the easement shown on the above referenced plat granting a ten foot (10') wide easement through the middle of Tract A, Block 9, Telkamp Addition be vacated. FURTF�RMORE, That a copy of this resolution be filed with the Brookin�s County Register of Deeds and that said Register of Deeds be requested to mark upon the above referenced plat in Plat Book 23, Page 45, vacating of said easement and note reference to the proper miscellaneous record. 2004-2005 Program Proposals. The City Manager provided the 2004/2005 City Programs Proposals to the City Council. The proposals include each department's mission statement, purpose, description of programs and services, description of expenditures, funding sources, goals and objectives, how goals related to the City Council's goals, a highlight of current year's operations, and unmet needs. The Council will be provided with a complete budget by August 1 and performance measurements prior to the budget process completion. No action was taken. Citv Manager's Renort. Mike Williams, City Manager, recommended the Council consider refinancing two 1998 bond issues of $7,200,000 and $2,800,000 by initiating a competitive sale of bonds to refund existing bonds. These bonds are callable in December 2003. Action on bids would need to be in August. This sale would be a non-rated sale, pre- qualified for bond insurance. There was consensus for the Manager to obtain farther information. No action was taken. Citv Council Members Oaen Discussion: The City Attorney was asked to research the use of municipal hospital surplus funds for the local educational system. Adiournmen� A motion was made by Reed, seconded by Whaley, to adjourn. All present voted yes; motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:12p.m. C ROOKIlYGS � ����••°•`•BR�o sterman, Mayor •'1NGORPp . � E�STc''a�N 2o:•�g�9 =e � f� �.rc ,�,P�,o < S���� - �r� , ari hornes, City Clerk