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Brookings City Council
Tuesday, April 27, 2004
The Brookings City Council held an action meeting on Tuesday, April 27, 2004 at 5:30 p.m. ai
City Hall with the following members present: Mayor Scott Munsterman, Council Members Tom
Bezdichek (arrived at 5:33 p.m.), Tom Bozied (arrived at 5:40 p.m.), Tim Reed, lulie Whaley,
Doris Roden, and Mike McClemans. City Manager Alan Lanning, City Attorney Steve Britzman
and City Clerk Shari Thornes were also present.
Consent Agenda. A motion was made by Roden, seconded by Reed, to approve the consent
agenda which included adoption of the agenda and action on the following appointments: Sarah
Vearrier, Human Rights Committee, 5/1/05; Victoria Riggs, Brookings Committee for People who
have Disabilities, 5�1/05; Duane Moe, Park and Recreation Board, 5�1�09; Matthew Anderson,
Park and Recreation Board—College Member, 5�1�05; and Gail Robertson, Utility Board,
5/1�09. All present voted yes; motion carried. (Bezdichek arrived at 5:33 p.m.)
House Moving — 801 2"d Street. A public hearing was held on a house moving request from
Peggy and John Steen to move a double garage from 802 4� Street to Lot 8, Block 7, Skinner's
First addition, also known as 801 2"d Street. All present were given an opportunity to be heard.
A motion was made by McClemans, seconded by Reed, to approve the moving request. All
present voted yes; motion carried.
House Moving — 521 20'�' Street South. A public hearing was held on a house moving request
from Brian and Kara Prunty to move a single-story ranch style to Lot 1, Block 2, Esther Heights
Addition, also known as 521 20th Street South. All present were given an opportunity to be
heard. A motion was made by Whaley, seconded by McClemans, to approve the moving
request. All present voted yes; motion carried.
Ordinance No. 9-04— Conditional Use. A public hearing was held Ordinance No. 09-04, an
ordinance to amend a Conditional Use Permit for a Contractor's Shop and Storage Yard on Lots
13 and 14, Block 4, Folsom Addition (302 Folsom Street). Atl present were given an opportunity
to be heard. A motion was made by Roden, seconded by Reed, to approve Ordinance No. 09-
04. All present voted yes; motion carried.
Ordinance No. 10-04—Conditional Use. A public hearing was held on Ordinance No. 10-04,
an ordinance for a Conditional Use Permit to establish a major home occupation (seamstress� on
Lot 2, Block 5, East Medary Addition (305 Cedar Avenue). All present were given an
opportunity to be heard. A motion was made by Whaley, seconded by Reed, to approve
Ordinance No. 10-04. All present voted yes; motion carried.
Alcohol Transfer—Citgo Mart. A public hearing was held on an alcohol license transfer for an
Off-sale Malt Beverage Alcohot License for Citgo Mart, 2429 6th Street, Brookings, South
Dakota, tegal description: Lot 1, Block 10, Telkamp Addi#ion, city of Brookings, South Dakota,
from INP Inc. of Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Ash Retail, LLC, 1508 W. Russell Street, Sioux Falls,
SD. A motion was made by McClemans, seconded by Reed, to approve the transfer. Bozied
arrived at 5:40 p.m. All present voted yes; motion carried.
Resolution No. 21-04— Brooking� Alive at 125. A motion was made by Bezdichek, seconded
by Reed, to approve Resolution 21-04, authorizing use of contingency funds for the Brookings
Alive at 125 funding request. All present voted yes; Roden abstained, motion carried.
Resolution No. 21-04
Resolution For Use Of Contingency For the Brookings Alive af 125
WHEREAS, the city of Brookings is committed to providing a high quality of life for its citizens;
and
WHEREAS, the Brookings Alive at 125 orgpnization has organized a community-wide celebration
of Brookings' 125�' anniversary, its heritage, and people;
WHEREAS, celebratory events include theatre presentations, Pioneer Past and History Notes,
Street Dance, History Hunt, Entertainment, Games, Community Tours, Brookings High School All-
School Reunion, "Uncle Sam lamfest", Century Homes & Gardens Tours, Oldtime Political Rally,
and Ice Cream Social.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Manager of the City of Brookings is directed
and authorized to allocate $4,000 to the Brookings Alive at 125 organization from the city 2004
contingency fund.
Discussion regarding Brookings Municipnl Liquor Store. The Council had a philosophical
discussion whether or not the City of Brookings should be engaged in this business. rthe City
Manager said once the philosophical issue is dealt with, then a meaningful discussion could be
held regarding the remaining administrative and operational issues. Those issues are profitability,
location and manpgement structure.
The city staff's position is keeping the operation is in the best interests of the City. The operation
makes money and has the potential to make more money. Staff also interprets the operation as
fitting within the guidelines listed in the 2004 City Council Goals document, as well as,the 2004
Strategic Leadership Planning guide. Specifically, an improved operation "enhances City
services", provides "broad-based revenue streams", may assist in creating "budget surpluses",
"increases retail sales" and addresses the "fiscally driven government" concept. Additionally, the
operation has been part of the City mix of services for nearly 50 years.
Key issues discussed were that:
■ all agreed thdt the city should keep the store (enterprise component) in some manner,
■ the current location remains a key concern,
■ the City Manager will review private sector profit percentages to determine what average �
profit percentage should be, and
■ some Council members where interested in retaining the 6usiness and reassessing in 1 to 2 ,
years and others expressed support for moving immediately to a new location.
Alan Lanning, City Manager, said he will provide the Counci) with scenarios and options to assist
in this decision. He recommended a location move in order to increase foot trpffic to capture to
the impulse buyer. He recommended the city retain control and receive all the profit, rather than
getting the override only in a private scenario.
Bill Purrington, liquor Store Manager, commented that the Store's revenue has increased
$180,000 due to increased markup and traffic. A location change is projetted to increase their
customer base an additional 10,000 customers per year. Average purchase per customer is
$17-18.
Councel Members Open Discussion. CM Whaley asked if there was anything in the bid laws
that would allow for awarding low local bids. No, state law requires bids be awarded to the
low bid. The City Attorney will research a residential preference law.
Adjournment. A motion was made by Roden, seconded by Whaley, to adjourn. All present
voted yes; motion carried. Meeting adjourned by 7:15 p.
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