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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMinutes_2003_12_09 172 Brookings City Council Tuesday, December 9, 2003 The Brookings City Council held an action meeting on Tuesday, December 9, 2003 at 5:30 p.m. at City Ha11 with the following members present: Mayor Scott Munsterman, Council Members Tom Bezdichek (arrived at 5:40 p.m.), Tom Bozied, Tim Reed, Julie Whaley, Doris Roden, and Mike McClemans. Interim City Manager Allyn Frerichs, City Attorney Steve Britzman, and City Clerk Shari Thornes were also present. Consent Agenda. A motion was made by Roden, seconded by Bozied, to approve the consent agenda which included adoption of the agenda. All members voted yes; motion approved. Open Forum. Dick Peterson, Brookin�s Event Center Board, announced that Brookings was selected as the site for the Region 6 Championship Arabian Horse Show for 2005, 2006, and 2007. Brookin s Committee for Peo le who have Disabilities Re ort. Kurt Cogswell, Committee Chair, reported the Committee had co-sponsored a "Chamber after Five" event and gave presentations to educate employers about employing people with disabilities, submitted 8 Governor's Awards nominations, participated in city manager profile meeting, attended downtown planning meetings about accessibility, and was contacted by the cities of Mitchell and Watertown for assista.nce in forming a committee. No action was taken. Public Hearing—Liquor& Wine 2004 Renewals. A public hearing was held on the following 20041iquor and wine renewal applications: Safari Lounge, Danny's Lounge, Lantern Lounge, Chevy Lounge, Jim's Tap, Pheasant Cafe&Lounge, Prairie Lanes, Inc., Ray's Corner, Dakota Ram Inc., Cubby's Sports Bar& Grill, Skinner's Pub, Applebees, Pavilion Inc., Staurolite Castle& Suites, LLC, VFW-Geo Dokken Post 2118, BPO Elks-Lodge 1490, Municipal Liquor Store, Cafe Ruby, Guadalajara, Dakota Pub, Perkins, and the Old Sanctuary. All present were given an opportunity to be heard. A motion was made by Whaley, seconded by McClemans, to approve the renewals. All members voted yes; motion carried. Ordinance No 39-03 —Zoning Amendment—Communitv Center. A public hearing was held on Ordinance No. 39-03, an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Brookings and Pertaining to a Community Center as a Conditional Use in the Business B-1 District for Purposes of Administration of the Zoning Ordinance. A motion was made by McClemans, seconded by Reed, to approve Ordinance No. 39-03. All present voted yes; motion camed. Ordinance No. 38-03 — Conditional Use Permit. A public hearing was held on Ordinance No. 38-03, an Ordinance regarding an application for a Conditional Use Permit to establish a mixed business/residential use on the N115' of Lot 6, Block 3, First Addition (506 Third Street). (Bezdichek amved at 5:40 p.m.) A motion was made by Bezdichek, seconded by Bozied, to approve Ordinance No. 38-03 with no parking in the front yard. All present voted yes; motion carried. Ordinance No. 41-03 — Mailboa Rec�uirements. Second readin� was held on Ordinance No. 41-03, an Ordinance establishing requirements for Mailboxes in the City of Brookings, South Dakota. A motion was made by Reed, seconded by McClemans, to approve Ordinance No. 41- 03. All present voted yes; Roden voted no; motion carried. Ordinance No. 47-03 — Biting Doss. Second reading was held on Ordinance No. 47-03, an ordinance amending Section 14-126 of the Ordinances of the City of Brookings, South Dakota and Pertaining to Biting Dogs. A motion was made by Whaley, seconded by Reed, to approve Ordinance No. 47-03. All present voted yes, motion carried. Ordinance No. 46-03 — Budget Auurouriation. Second reading was held on Ordinance No. 46-03, an Ordinance Authorizing a Supplemental Appropriation to the 2003 Budget for the Purpose of Providing for Additional Funds for the Operation of the City. A motion was made by Whaley, seconded by McClemans, to approve Ordinance No. 46-03. All present voted yes; motion carried. Ordinance 49-03 — Second Penny Funds. Iritroduction and first reading were held on Ordinance 49-03, an ordinance pertaining to the use of Second Penny Funds for the city general 173 critical needs. A motion was made by Whaley, seconded by Reed, to approve the first reading. All present voted yes; motion carried. Second reading is scheduled for December 16, 2003. Senior Citizens Center. Robb Jones, Hospital Board President, presented a revised proposal for a future Senior Citizen Center. The Board offered a $500,000 gift to the City to build a new Senior Citizen Center on the Brookings HospitaUBrookview Manor site. The Board further recommended that the two City Council Hospital Board ex-officio members be appointed to serve on the Senior Citizen Board of Directors to assist in the new Center's financial and growth planning. The Council received significant input from the audience regarding the proposed locations. The following issues were cited for the hospital location: 12,000 square feet; new construction; $115 sq. ft.; $32,750 annual projected operational costs; growth option of parking and facility; near housing of 400 people; safety concerns regarding 22"d Avenue; cost sharing opportunities for facility maintenance, food service, and programming; parking for 60; time factor of 1 '/2 years; and $1.4 million total cost. The following issues were cited for the Elks location: 9,400 sq.ft.; $74.50 sq. ft.; 13 years old; $25,000 annual projected operational costs; 4,000 sq. ft. expansion for parking or facility; parking @ 30 undesignated, 54 designated; senior citizens organization favorite; near library computer lab; pro�cimity to downtown; time factor when available (6 months); parks and recreation can provide maintenance and sidewalk cleaning; programming done by recreation department; and $700,000 total cost. A motion was made by Bezdichek, seconded by Roden, to purchase the Elks building for the Senior Citizen Center; the acquisition and remodeling costs are not to exceed $700,000. All present voted yes; except Whaley voted no; motion carried. Allocation of Funds for East Central Mental Health and Chemical De�endencv Center. A motion was made by Bozied, seconded by McClemans, to approve an allocation of $15,000 to the East Central Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Center out of 2003 contingency. All present voted yes; except Whaley voted no and Roden abstained; motion carried. Allocation of Funds to the Operation Cares Pro�r�m for 2004. A motion was made by Munsterman, seconded by Bezdichek, to approve an allocation of$5,000 for the Operation Cares Program in the form of emergency assistance to be taken out of 2003 contingency funds and that they be required provide their 501(c)3 tax exempt status. All present voted yes; Roden abstained; motion carried. Resolution No. 75-03 — Pertainin� to the Swiftel Center. A motion was made by Munsterman, seconded by McClemans, to approve Resolution No. 75-03, a resolution amending the 2003 budget that increases the 2003 Swiftel subsidy and sales tax revenue by $75,000. All present voted yes; motion camed. RESOLiTTION NO. 75-03 A RESOLUTION AMENDING TI� 2003 BUDGET WHEREAS, there is a need to adjust the budget to respond to the actual revenues and expenditures in fiscal year 2003, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL that the City Manager be authorized to make the following budget adjustments to the 2003 previously amended budget: Budget Amendment#3, 2003 Budget Budget Line Department Adjustment General Fund Non-Departmental Revenues 101000411300 One percent city sales tax $ 75,000 General Fund Appropriations/Subsidies 10495585658 Subsidy-Multiplex $ 75,000 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the 2003 Budget is amended as described above. McCrorv Gardens/Walmart Update. The issue was tabled until the December 16�'meeting. Bills & Ctaims Policv. A motion was made by Bozied, seconded by Whaley, to approve a Bills and Claims Policy as amended. All present voted yes; except Roden and Reed; motion camed. l74 Briefing on the December 16th Citv Council Action Meeting. Interim City Manager Frerichs provided a briefing on the upcomin� December 16 City Council meeting. No action was taken. Council Members Oaen Discussion. CM Bezdichek asked the City Attorney to research if City approval is needed for the Hospital to transfer $25,000 for the East Central Multi District program. CM Bozied requested an updated list of pending issues. CM Whaley requested the Traffic Safety Committee consider installation of a turning lane in the southbound lane of 22°a Avenue near hospital. CM Whaley asked for information on the enforcement of ticketing and towing during snowfall. She further asked if there is a policy regarding tailing or passing of street department sanding truck during plowing/sanding. Adiournment. A motion was made by Munsterman, seconded by Bozied, to adjourn. All present voted yes; motion camed. Meeting adjourned at 10:08 p.m. CTI'Y OF BROOKINGS . 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