Budget Hearings

MINUTES Tuesday, August 8, 2017 CIP - Budget Hearings 3 PM Carnegie Town Hall Sioux Falls City Council 235 West 10th Street Members Present: Christine M. Erickson, Michelle Erpenbach (arr. 3:08 p.m.), Rick Kiley, Greg Neitzert (arr. 3:16 p.m.), Rex Rolfing, Marshall Selberg, Pat Starr, Theresa Stehly Members Absent: Mike T. Huether 1. Call to Order Council Chair Rick Kiley called the Budget Hearing to order at 3 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes A. Budget Hearing of Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at 2 p.m. A motion was made by Rex Rolfing and seconded by Christine M. Erickson to approve the minutes. A voice vote was taken and all members present voted yes. Motion Passed. 3. Budget Hearings A. Entertainment Tax by Tracy Turbak, Director of Finance Tracy Turbak, Director of Finance, provided an overview of the Entertainment Tax and the recommended 2018 budget. Discussion about the Sioux Falls Stadium, transferring budget items in or out of the General Fund, the future for those who lease the Sioux Falls Stadium facilities, where the siding settlement money (from the Denny Sanford Premier Event Center) was allocated, and the operational costs for the Levitt Shell followed. B. Public Health by Jill Franken, Director of Public Health Jill Franken, Director of Public Health, presented Public Health statistics and the recommended 2018 Health Department Budget. Discussion about the number of mental health professionals on staff, the increase in opioid usage, the number of available staff in comparison to the increase in mental health and addiction related patients, the fines on the EMS System, Community Health and Wellness, the mosquito spraying program in Sioux Falls, and ongoing staff development in the Health Department followed. C. Parks and Recreation by Don Kearney, Director of Parks and Recreation Don Kearney, Director of Parks and Recreation, provided an overview of the  department and the 2018 recommended budget. Discussion about the playground reconstruction programs, what programs are going to be changed under the Operational Budget, the roles of the Parks programs and their value vs. benefits, the policy regarding mowing the parks, analyzing existing operations regarding usage at the outdoor ice rinks, funds charged for swim meets at the Midco Aquatic Center, proposals for City-operated Golf Course Operations, the future use of the Sioux Falls Stadium (Canaries), and bids from national golf course organizations received for managing local, available golf courses followed. D. Public Works by Mark Cotter, Director of Public Works Mark Cotter, Director of Public Works, discussed the functions of this department and the recommended 2018 budget. Discussion followed regarding recycling electronic items (and the rates), the sump pump collection system reimbursements to developers, reducing machine rentals for snow removal, the movement of Rotary Park in 2018, driver feedback signs on Cliff Avenue, expanding use of speed limit signs, and street repair. E. City Council Travel Budget by Dave Bixler, Budget Analyst David Bixler, Budget Analyst, discussed the budget for the Internal Auditors office, the City Clerk’s Office and the City Council’s office. Budget trends, 2017 variable expenses, and the variables factored into the analysis were reviewed. The Council discussed reducing travel expenses by limiting or consolidating the out of state travel for City Council Members in 2017. After discussion, the consensus is that the Operations Manager and Budget Analyst positions will alternate years in attending the annual National League of Cities conference in the future. One City Council Member will also attend each year. City Council travel that occurs within the state will not be limited. F. 2017 Prevention Services Budget by Council Vice Chair Christine M. Erickson Council Vice Chair Christine M. Erickson reviewed a document that provided an update of a one year Pilot Project Proposal. This proposal entails collaboration between the City, County and the School District in reference to providing prevention and early intervention services. 4. Adjournment Council Chair Rick Kiley adjourned the Budget Hearing at 5:50 p.m. Tamara Jorgensen, MMC Assistant City Clerk