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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMinutes_2003_11_04 159 Brookings City Council Tuesday, November 4, 2003 The Brookings City Council convened in a planning session on Tuesday, November 4, 2003 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall with the following members present: Mayor Scott Munsterman, Council Members Tim Reed, Tom Bezdichek (arrived at 5:37 p.m.), Julie Whaley, Tom Bozied, Mike McCtemans, and Doris Roden. City Manager Mike Williams, City Clerk Shari Thornes, and City Attorney Steve Britzman were also present. All present voted yes; motion carried. Library Board Report. Dave Bordewyk, Board Chair, provided a brief report on recent Library activities which included the youth summer reading program with 931 participants, the "Scary Story Contest" with 105 writers participating, and the hiring of a Children's Librarian. No action was taken. June Erickson — "Librarv Supaort Staff of the Year Award". June Erickson, Brookings Public Library employee, was presented with the State Dakota Librarian Association Support Staff of the Year Award. Mayor Munsterman declared November 5, 2003 as "June Erickson Day". Council Member Bezdichek arrived at 5:37 p.m. Resolution No. 69-03 — Safari Lounge Operating Agreement. A motion was made by Roden, seconded by Reed, to approve Resolution No. 69-03, a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an operating agreement reassignment for the Safari Lounge, 421 Main Avenue, Brookings, South Dakota, legal description: Lot 1 l, Block 6, Original Addition, City of Brookings, South Dakota, from the Safari Lounge Inc., Karen and Dimitrios Theodosopoulos, owners, to the Safari Lounge, LTD, Brennan and Lorraine Sullivan, owners, of Brookings, South Dakota. All members voted yes; motion carried. Resolution No. 69-03 Safari Lounge LTD Operating Agreement BE IT RESOLVED by the city of Brookings, South Dakota, that the City Council hereby approves a Lease Agreement for a Liquor Operating Management Agreement between the City of Brookings and the Safari Lounge LTD, Brennen and Lori Sullivan, owners, for the purpose of a manager to operate the on-sale establishment or business for and on behalf of the City of Brookings at the Safari Lounge, 421 Main Avenue. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager be authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City, which shall be for a period of ten years with a renewal in five(5)years. OtT Sale Malt Beverage License Transfer. A public hearing was held on a transfer request of an Off- Sale Ma1t Beverage License for the Safari Lounge, 421 Main Avenue, Brookings, South Dakota, legal description: Lot 11, Block 6, Original Addition, City of Brookings, South Dakota, from the Safari Lounge Inc., Karen and Dimitrios Theodosopoulos, owners, to the Safari Lounge, LTD, Brennan and Lorraine Sullivan, owners, of Brookings, South Dakota. A motion was made by Reed, seconded by McClemans, to approve the transfer. All members voted yes; motion carried. Video Lotterv License — Safari Lounge. A motion was made by Bozied, seconded by Whaley, to approve a video lottery license for the Safari Lounge, 421 Main Avenue, Brookings, South Dakota, legal description: Lot 11, Block 6, Original Addition, City of Brookings, South Dakota, from the Safari Lounge Inc., Karen and Dimitrios Theodosopoulos, owners, to the Safari Lounge, LTD, Brennan and Lorraine Sullivan, owners, of Brookings, South Dakota. All members voted yes; motion carried. Departmental Performance Measurements and Benchmarks. The Council reviewed Ciry Departments' Performance Measurements and Benchmarks for 2003. The Mayor recommended each department set outcomes. Reviewing the document twice per year in February and at mid-summer prior to budget was suggested. Municiqal Liquor Store Analvsis. City Manager Williams provided the Council with a proposal from Lynn Griffin in the amount of$1,900 plus travel costs to conduct an analysis of options for the Brookings Municipal Liquor Store. The methodology would consist of confidential interviews, operational and financial analysis of current operations, and an assessment of proposed options. Funding the analysis could come from the enterprise fund or the city manager contingency fund. A motion was made by Reed, seconded by Bezdichek, to accept the proposal. All present voted yes; except Bozied and McClemans; motion carried. ADA Policv. The Council reviewed draft policies pertaining to ADA Compliance Review and Family Restrooms. Action on the policies is scheduled for November 13�. Ez-otTicio Member Role and Responsibilitv. The City Attorney provided a memo addressing the power and authority of ex-officio members. A written policy is not needed at this time. 160 Citv Board, Committee and Commission Minutes Format. The Council reviewed the current state law requirements and options for the format and publishing of city boards, committees and commissions meeting minutes. Locai, State and Federal Strategies for 2004. Issues to discuss with the legislators prior to session include extending the definition of premise into the public right-of-way to allow for sidewalk sales of alcohol, changing the definition of temporary liquor licenses, I-29 corridor promotion, increasing the number of liquor licenses a corporation can hold in the state, and the research park. The City Clerk will arrange a meeting in December. Citv Council Planning Retreat. The City Clerk will make arrangements for a Council planning retreat in January. 5econd Pennv Discussion. A motion was made by McClemans, seconded by Bozied, to authorize the city manager and/or mayor to negotiate with the Elks Club, allocating $500,000 for the purchase of the property. A motion was made by Reed, seconded by Bezdichek, to amend the motion to include 2 different allocations, one for the amount for the purchase of the building and the second allocation for the $230,000 to be used for remodeling. A motion was made by Reed, seconded by Bozied, to table, all present voted yes, except Bezdichek and Roden, motion carried to table. State Deqartment of Transportation Proaertv. A motion was made by Munsterman, seconded by Roden, to direct the City Manager to advise the State Department of Transportation that the city of Brookings would like to see the land developed commercially, not by the city, but by someone; and would further ask that the DOT go forward to public auction. All present voted yes, except Bozied, McClemans, and Whaley, motion carried. 20% Promotional Line Item. A motion was made by Munsterman, seconded by Reed, to allot 20% of the undesignated 75% of the 2"d penny sales tax revenue for the Swiftel Center CIP infrastructure needs. All present voted yes, except Bozied and McClemans, motion carried. General Fund Three Year Critical Caaital Imurovement Plan. A motion was made by Munsterman, seconded by Bozied, to fund the general fund capital improvement plan critical needs line item and funding the years of 2004, 2005, and 2006, which would also involve the City Council making a change to the ordinance. All present voted yes; motion camed. A motion was made by Whaley, seconded by Reed,to fund the Swiftel Center CIP with 20%through the year of 2006, after that, fund a set allotment of $70,000 per year. All present voted yes; except Bezdichek, Bozied and McClemans, motion passed. Senior Citizens Center. A motion was made by Bozied, seconded by Whaley, to enter executive session at 8:53 p.m. for the purpose of discussing purchase of the Elks Lodge with the city council members, city attorney, city clerk, and city manager present. All present voted yes; motion carried. A motion was made by Bozied, seconded by Reed, to leave executive session at 9:16 p.m. All present voted yes; motion carried. A motion was made by Roden, seconded by Whaley, to direct the city manager to enter into negotiations for the senior citizen center for the purchase of the elks. All present voted yes; motion carried. A motion was made by Bozied, seconded by McClemans,to adjourn at 9:19 p.m. All present voted yes; motion carried. 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