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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMinutes_2003_08_12 107 Brookings City Council Tuesday,August 12,2003 The Brookings City Council convened in a budget work session on Tuesday, August 12, 2003 at 3:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall with the following members present: Mayor Scott Munsterman, Council Members Doris Roden (left at 3:53 p.m.), Tim Reed, Tom Bezdichek (arrived at 3:11 p.m.), Julie Whaley, Tom Bozied (arrived at 3:10 p.m.) and Mike McClemans. City Manager Mike Williams and City Clerk Shari Thornes were also present. Mavor's Promotional Ad Hoc Committee. Committee members Deb Garbers, Tom Coughlin, Jonathan Burns, and Pam Merchant provided additional information on the proposed promotional strategic plan. The plan's key components �re to focus city promotional efforts during May to September, establish a centralized promotional committee consisting of the CVB Director, City Manager and Swiftel Center Director that would develop criteria and approve all funding requests, and create a new city position for a Director of Community Events. Bozied and Bezdichek arrived. The Council authorized the Committee to go forward to identify and analyze current promotional activities and funds. The Committee will report back to the Council at their October 7�` meeting. Roden left at 3:53 p.m. Budget Proposals. On August 5�', Mike Williams, City Manager, presented an introduction to the city general budget with references to the City Charter and City Governance and Ends Policy, a general fund summary, and complete budget proposals for a11 city general departments and enterprise funds. At that time the City Council directed the City Manager to prepare a second budget draft that reflects reductions to subsidy budgets in order to retain the city general positions. The City Council reviewed the revised draft budget. The Councii directed the City Manager to develop a strategy for the main street improvement program assessment and planning. The Council recessed at 5:00 p.m. The Brookings City Council held an action meeting on Tuesday, August 12,'2003' at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall with the following members present: Mayor Scott Munsterman, Councit 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 A eg nda. A motion was made by Roden, seconded by Reed, to approve the consent agenda which includes adoption of the agenda, approvat of the July 21 (two meetings), July 22 and July 28, 2003 minutes, appointment of Jennifer Mendoza to the Brookings Committee for People who have Disabilities, action on the purchase of a Heavy Rescue Fire Truck from Professional Coach and Equipment for $269,000, and action on Resolution No. 43-03, on the renaming of streets in Freeland and Thelen's Addition. All members voted yes to approve; motion carried. Resolution No. 43-03 , Resolution Pertaining To Changing The Names Of Streets WHEREAS, the City Council is authorized under Article I, Section 74-1 to change the names of streets within the city; and WHEREAS, certain streets do not fit into the current street system. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the governing body that the following changes be made: Old street name: Thirtieth Avenue New street name: Thirty-second Avenue Abutting le�a1 description: Blocks 1, 2, 4 and 5, Freeland Addition recorded on December 21, 1978 in Book 13, Page 53; and Blocks 7, and 8, Freeland Addition recorded on May 19, 2003 in Book 23, Page 42. Old street natne: Thirtieth Avenue New street name: Thirty-second Avenue 108 Abutting legal description: Blocks 1, 2, 3 and 4, Thelen's Addition recorded on April 26, 1977 in Book 12, Page 32. Old street name: Thirty-second Avenue New street name: Thirty-third Avenue Abutting legal description: Blocks 3 and 6, Freeland Addition recorded on December 21, 1978 in Book 13, Page 53 and Block 9, Freeland Addition recorded on May 19, 2003 in Book 23, Page 42 Old street name: Unassigned New street name: Thirty-third Avenue Abutting legal description: Block 5 and 6, Thelen's Addition recorded on April 26, 1977 in Book 12, Page 32. The City Clerk is directed to file a copy of this Resolution with the Register of Deeds and to request that the above referenced plats be notated with the new street names and a reference to this Resolution be added describing the proper miscella.neous record. Convention Visitors Bureau Report. Deb Garbers, CVB Director, updated the Council on recent and upcoming events coming to the Brookings. She also reported that in order for Brookings to actively pursue sports and recreation hosting events, it will take a volunteer facilitating committee and additional funds. Brookings has superior facilities that should capture all the major athletic events in the state. The Council asked Garbers to prepare a proposal for their review. No action was taken. Resolution No. 41-03—Biogenetic Services. Inc. A public hearing was held on Resolution No. 41-03, a resolution of intent to lease real property to a private person (Unit B of Brookings Area Research and Technology Building, SO1 32"d Avenue, to Biogenetic Services, Inc.). All present were given an opportunity to be heard. A moticsn was made by Whaley, seconded by Reed, to approve Resolution No. 41-03. All members voted yes; motion carried. Resolution No. 41-03 Resolution Approving I.ease Of Real Property To Private Person BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the City of Brookings, South Dakota, that the City of Brookings approves the attached Lease with Biogenetic Services, Inc., Lessee for a period of thirty-six (36) months, commencing upon July 1, 2003 and ending July 1, 2006, and pertaining to the following described property: Unit B of Brookings Area Research and Technology Building, 801 32°d Avenue in the City of Brookings, Brookings County, South Dakota. Resolution No. 40-03—2003-01SWR A public hearing was held on Resolution No. 40-03, a resolution deternuning the necessity of repairing or installing sidewalks in the city of Brookings at the expense of abutting property owners (2003-01 SWR Sidewalk Assessment Project). All present were given an opportunity to be heard. A motion was made by McClemans, seconded by Bozied, to approve Resolution No. 40-03. All members voted yes; motion carried. Resolution No. 40-03 2003-01SWR Sidewalk Assessment Project Resolution Determining The Necessity Of Repairing Or Installing Sidewalks In The City Of Brookings At The Egpense Of Abutting Property Owners l09 BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brookings, South Dakota, as follows: 1. It is hereby determined that sidewalk repairs or installation is necessary abutting the parcels and lots of land in the City described in the Notice to Property Owners attached to this Resolution and marked as 2003-01 SWR Sidewalk Assessment Project. 2. Such sidewalks shall be to the width and of the materials prescribed by Section 605 "Sidewalks" and Section 701.3-16 of Ordinance No. 532 entitled "An Ordinance Providing Rules, Regulations and Standards to Guide Land Sub-division in the City of Brookings and Within Three Miles of the City Limits Thereof' and to the grade and in accordance with the Plans and Specifications prepared in the office of the City Engineer. 3. The City Clerk has caused a copy of the Resolution and a Notice to Property Owners to be mailed to each property owner by certified mail. Ordinance No. 21-03 — Zoning Regulations. Introduction and first reading was held on Ordinance No. 21-03, an ordinance amending the City of Brookings Zoning Regulations. A motion was made by Bezdichek, seconded by Whaley, to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 21-03. All members voted yes; motion carried. Second reading is scheduled for August 26, 2003. Ordinance No. 22-03 — Subdivision Regulations. Introduction and first reading was held on Ordinance No. 22-03, an ordinance amending the City of Brookings Subdivision Regulations. A motion was made by McClemans, seconded by Whaley, to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 22-03. All members voted yes; motion carried. Second reading is scheduled for August 26, 2003. Ordinance No. 23-03 — 1921 Middle School Building, Introduction and first reading was held on Ordinance No. 23-03, an ordinance amending the Finat Devetopment Plan for Lots 101 and 103, Block 1, Second Addition (1921 Middle School Building). A motion was made by Roden, seconded by Bezdichek, to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 23- 03. All members voted yes; motion carried. Second reading is scheduled%for August 26, 2003. Ordinance No. 24-03 — 1921 Middle School Buildin�. Introduction and first reading was held on Ordinance No. 24-03, an ordinance amending the zoning ordinance pertaining to a Community Center in the Business B-2 District. A motion was made by Bozied, seconded by McClemans, to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 24-03. All members voted yes; motion carried. Second reading is scheduled for August 26, 2003. Resolution No. 42-03 — Refund Bonds. A motion was made by Bozied, seconded by Whaiey, to defer action on Resolution No. 42-03 to August 26, 2003. All members voted yes to DEFER; motion carried. Resolution No. 46-03 — BMU Transfer Increase Request. A motion was made by Bezdichek, seconded by Whaley, to approve Resolution No. 46-03, a resolution requesting an increase to the transfer from Brookings Municipal Utilities. All members voted yes; motion carried. Resotution No. 46-03 Transfers from Brookings Municipal Utilities WHEREAS, the City of Brookings has experienced dramatic reductions in the transfer from the Brookings Municipal Utilities; and WHEREAS, a key part of the BMLJ mission is to provide a return to the citizens of the community; and WHEREAS, the City of Brookings has responded to this revenue shortfall of over $1,000,000 by eliminating capital expenditures, dramatically eliminating operating expenditures, and eliminating personnel; and 110 WI�REAS, services have been harmed and will be eliminated because of this transfer reduction. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the City Council requests that the transfer from BMIJ to the City be increased by $300,000 annually for at least three years commencing in 2004 and the BMLT Board and City Council schedule a joint meeting as soon as possible. Briefin . Williams provided a briefing on the August 26�`agenda items. Adiournment. A motion was made by Reed, seconded by Whaley, to adjourn. All present voted yes; motion camed. Meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m. CITY OF BROOKINGS ! S terman, Mayor ��p��,...�N�,9p�� �i P:O yi :�c �• c'� c •� s, City Clerk �.