City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingSioux Falls, SD · February 8, 2010
Minutes
City of Sioux Falls Council Meeting Minutes
Carnegie Town Hall, 235 West 10th Street
MEETING OF Monday, February 8, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL #5
MEMBERS PRESENT/ABSENT OFFICIAL AGENDA
Members Present: Members Absent:
Council Member Jamison None.
Council Member Knudson
Council Member Litz
Council Member Staggers
Council Member Anderson Jr.
Council Member Beninga
Council Member Brown
Council Member Costello
Mayor Dave Munson
INVOCATION
A. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER GREG JAMISON
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Knudson and seconded by Council Member Jamison to
approve the Consent Agenda.
Vote to approve: Roll Call: Yeses, Council Member Jamison, Council Member Litz, Council
Member Anderson Jr., Council Member Brown, Council Member Knudson, Council Member
Staggers, Council Member Beninga, Council Member Costello, 8. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed
MINUTES
A. INFORMATIONAL MEETING OF MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2010, AT 4:00 P.M.
B. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2010, AT 7:00 P.M.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. A COMMUNICATION WAS RECEIVED FROM SIOUX EMPIRE JAYCEES STATING ITS INTENT TO SELL
RAFFLE TICKETS FROM MARCH 1, 2010 TO JULY 11, 2010 FOR A GRAND PRIZE OF A FREE ONE
NIGHT STAY AT COUNTRY INN & SUITES (APPROXIMATE VALUE $85.00). TICKETS WILL BE $1.00
EACH OR $5.00 FOR SIX. THE PROCEEDS ARE TO BE USED FOR THE SIOUX EMPIRE JAYCEES
CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS PROJECT.
APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Litz and seconded by Council Member Anderson Jr. to
approve the Regular Agenda.
Vote to approve: Roll Call: Yeses, Council Member Jamison, Council Member Litz, Council
Member Anderson Jr., Council Member Brown, Council Member Knudson, Council Member
Staggers, Council Member Beninga, Council Member Costello, 8. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed
PUBLIC INPUT
DOC: SUMMARY
DOC: OFFICIAL BALLOT
DOC: BALLOT ADDENDUM
Bill Earley, member of the Charter Revision Commission, presented the Charter Revision
Commission’s report with two amendments for the April 13, 2010, Election ballot.
I.L. Wiedermann, a Sioux Falls resident, spoke about fire hydrants and the need for
additional markers for the fire hydrants.
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
2. DEFERRED ACTION (FROM MEETING OF JANUARY 19, 2010) 2ND READING: AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY AMENDING
CHAPTER 15 1/2, FEES.
Ord. 1124
A motion was made by Council Member Knudson and seconded by Council Member Litz to
defer Item 2 to the City Council Meeting of Monday, March 1, 2010, at 7:00 p.m.
Vote to defer: Roll Call: Yeses, Council Member Jamison, Council Member Litz, Council
Member Anderson Jr., Council Member Brown, Council Member Knudson, Council Member
Staggers, Council Member Beninga, Council Member Costello, 8. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed
3. 2ND READING: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING THE REVISED
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, BY REPEALING THE CITY'S LICENSING OF
DANCEHALL ESTABLISHMENTS.
Ord. 0084
A motion was made by Council Member Anderson Jr. and seconded by Council Member
Knudson to adopt said Ordinance 3-10.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Jamison, Knudson, Litz, Staggers, Anderson Jr., Brown, 6. Noes,
0. Council Member Beninga and Council Member Costello were excused from the meeting and
the vote on this item. Motion Passed.
4. 2ND READING: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, PROPOSING A CITY CHARTER
AMENDMENT FOR THE 2010 APRIL ELECTION THROUGH THE CHARTER PROVISION ARTICLE VIII,
SECTION 8.01(B).
Ord. 1142
A motion was made by Council Member Litz and seconded by Council Member Anderson Jr. to
adopt said Ordinance 4-10.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Council Member Jamison, Council Member Litz, Council
Member Anderson Jr., Council Member Brown, Council Member Knudson, Council Member
Staggers, Council Member Beninga, Council Member Costello, 8. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed
5. 2ND READING: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING THE REVISED
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, BY REVISING BOUNDARIES FOR VOTING
PRECINCTS AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 14-2 OF CHAPTER 14, ELECTIONS.
Ord. 1141
Map: SF Precinct
Map: SF Precinct change request 02/2010
A motion was made by Council Member Knudson and seconded by Council Member Jamison to
adopt said Ordinance 5-10.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Council Member Jamison, Council Member Litz, Council
Member Anderson Jr., Council Member Brown, Council Member Knudson, Council Member
Staggers, Council Member Beninga, Council Member Costello, 8. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed
6. 2ND READING: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING THE REVISED
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY AMENDING CHAPTER 25 1/2, NOISE CONTROL.
Ord. 1144
Ord. 1144a proposed amendment
PowerPoint Presentation
A motion was made by Council Member Litz and seconded by Council Member Anderson Jr. to
adopt said Ordinance 6-10.
A motion was made by Council Member Anderson Jr. and seconded by Council Member Litz to
amend the main motion by having the "Special application type, a single event lasting no more
than three consecutive days requesting extended time and/or decibel levels; the application
deadline is a minimum one month prior to the event date; permit cost for 1 days is $90, for 2 days
is $130; for 3 days is $170; and the past deadline fee for 1 day is $135; for 2 days is $195; and for
3 days is $255."
Vote to amend: Roll Call: Yeses, Jamison, Knudson, Litz, Staggers, Anderson Jr., Beninga,
Brown, 7. Noes, 0. Council Member Costello was excused from the meeting and the vote on this
item. Motion Passed.
Vote to adopt as amended: Roll Call: Yeses, Jamison, Knudson, Litz, Staggers, Anderson Jr.,
Beninga, Brown, 7. Noes, 0. Council Member Costello was excused from the meeting and the
vote on this item. Motion Passed.
7. 2ND READING: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REPEALING SECTION 5-2.6 OF
SAID CITY.
Ord. 1108
A motion was made by Council Member Beninga and seconded by Council Member Anderson
Jr. to adopt said Ordinance 7-10.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Council Member Jamison, Council Member Litz, Council
Member Anderson Jr., Council Member Brown, Council Member Knudson, Council Member
Staggers, Council Member Beninga, Council Member Costello, 8. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed
8. 2ND READING: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING THE REVISED
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY CREATING ARTICLE IV, RIGHT-OF-WAY ALLOWANCES IN THE
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT AND ARTICLE V, EVENTS IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT,
ALONG WITH REVISING ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 29 TO REVISE REFERENCE TO SIDEWALK
VENDORS.
Ord. 1109
Memo to Council
Public Meeting Presentation (October 2009)
A motion was made by Council Member Beninga and seconded by Council Member Jamison to
adopt said Ordinance 2-10.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Council Member Jamison, Council Member Litz, Council
Member Anderson Jr., Council Member Brown, Council Member Knudson, Council Member
Staggers, Council Member Beninga, Council Member Costello, 8. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed
Set the hearing date and 2nd Reading for Tuesday, February 16, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. for Item 9:
9. 1ST READING: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, CONVEYING LOT A IN THE
SW1/4 OF SECTION 3-T101N-R49W OF THE 5TH P.M., MINNEHAHA COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA.
Ord. 1145
Warranty Deed
Exhibits
Purchase Offer
A motion was made by Council Member Litz and seconded by Council Member Anderson Jr. to
set a hearing date and 2nd Reading for Tuesday, February 16, 2010, at 7:00 p.m.
Vote to set a hearing date: Roll Call: Yeses, Council Member Jamison, Council Member Litz,
Council Member Anderson Jr., Council Member Brown, Council Member Knudson, Council
Member Staggers, Council Member Beninga, Council Member Costello, 8. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed
HEARINGS AND RESOLUTIONS
10. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, TO CONDUCT A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
LINCOLN COUNTY COMMISSION, MINNEHAHA COUNTY COMMISSION, AND SIOUX FALLS CITY
COUNCIL ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2010, AT 5 P.M.
Res. 1697
A motion was made by Council Member Knudson and seconded by Council Member Litz to
adopt said Resolution 4-10.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Council Member Jamison, Council Member Litz, Council
Member Anderson Jr., Council Member Brown, Council Member Knudson, Council Member
Staggers, Council Member Beninga, Council Member Costello, 8. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed
RESOLUTION NO. 4-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, TO CONDUCT A SPECIAL
MEETING OF THE LINCOLN COUNTY COMMISSION, MINNEHAHA COUNTY
COMMISSION, AND SIOUX FALLS CITY COUNCIL ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16,
2010, AT 5 P.M.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
That a special meeting of the joint Lincoln County Commission, Minnehaha County
Commission, and Sioux Falls City Council will be conducted on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, at
5 p.m.
Date adopted: 02/08/10 .
Dave Munson
Mayor
ATTEST:
Debra A. Owen
City Clerk
11. A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS ENGINEERING DESIGN STANDARDS.
Res. 1696
Summary
A motion was made by Council Member Litz and seconded by Council Member Brown to adopt
said Resolution 5-10.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Council Member Jamison, Council Member Litz, Council
Member Anderson Jr., Council Member Brown, Council Member Knudson, Council Member
Staggers, Council Member Beninga, Council Member Costello, 8. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed
RESOLUTION NO. 5-10
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS ENGINEERING DESIGN
STANDARDS.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
That the City of Sioux Falls Engineering Design Standards adopted by Resolution 107-99 are
hereby amended by revising Chapter 5, Street Access and Parking Lot Criteria; Chapter 8, Street
Design and Pavement Thickness; Chapter 9, Sanitary Sewers; Chapter 10, Water Mains;
Chapter 11, Drainage Improvements; Chapter 12, Erosion and Sediment Control; and Chapter 15,
Street Lighting. The revised chapters are attached to this resolution by reference.
Date adopted: 02/08/10 .
Dave Munson
Mayor
ATTEST:
Debra A. Owen
City Clerk
12. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SIOUX FALLS PARKS AND RECREATION 20-YEAR
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
Res. 1698
Res./Plan
A motion was made by Council Member Litz and seconded by Council Member Brown to adopt
said Resolution 6-10.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Council Member Jamison, Council Member Litz, Council
Member Anderson Jr., Council Member Brown, Council Member Knudson, Council Member
Staggers, Council Member Beninga, Council Member Costello, 8. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed
RESOLUTION NO. 6-10
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SIOUX FALLS PARKS AND RECREATION 20-YEAR
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
WHEREAS, the Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation Department (the "Department") has
undertaken the goal of being accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and
Recreation Agencies ("CAPRA"); and
WHEREAS, the Department is required to have a comprehensive plan adopted by its board and
governing bodies; and
WHEREAS, through the process of being accredited, the Department has refined its
comprehensive plan to reflect the standards as required by CAPRA to comply with their
standards; and
WHEREAS, the Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation Board approved the 20-Year Comprehensive
Plan on January 19, 2010, and recommends approval of the same to the Sioux Falls City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
That the Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation 20-Year Comprehensive Plan as attached hereto and
made a part of this Resolution is hereby approved.
Date adopted: 02/08/10 .
Dave Munson
Mayor
ATTEST:
Debra A. Owen
City Clerk
13. A RESOLUTION ADVISING AND GIVING CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO
CERTAIN CITIZEN BOARDS.
Res. 1700
Memo/Res.
A motion was made by Council Member Knudson and seconded by Council Member Litz to
adopt said Resolution 7-10.
A motion was made by Council Member Staggers to amend the resolution by having "those
people that are being appointed to serve the correct amount of time: four years for Board of
Ethics; three years for Board of Health; three years for Infrastructure Review Advisory Board;
five years Parks and Recreation Board; five years Sioux Falls Ice and Recreation Center Board;
and three years Zoological Society of Sioux Falls Board of Directors." Since there is no second,
the motion is not before the meeting.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Council Member Jamison, Council Member Litz, Council
Member Anderson Jr., Council Member Brown, Council Member Knudson, Council Member
Beninga, Council Member Costello, 7. Noes Council Member Staggers, 1.
Motion Passed
RESOLUTION NO. 7-10
A RESOLUTION ADVISING AND GIVING CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF
MEMBERS TO CERTAIN CITIZEN BOARDS.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
That it gives its advice and consent to the following Mayoral appointments:
Name Board Term
Robert Swanhorst Board of Ethics Appointed for a term from
February 2010 to December
2014 (to replace
Lloyd Stivers)
Robert Kjergaard Board of Health-Falls Appointed for a term from
Community Health Center February 2010 to December
Board 2013 (to replace
Kim McCready)
David Bear Board of Health-Falls Appointed for a term from
Community Health Center February 2010 to December
Board 2013 (to complete the
unexpired term of
Wallace Chandler)
Jim Richardson, M.D. Board of Health-Falls Appointed for a term from
Community Health Center February 2010 to December
Board 2013 (to replace
Darrell Johnson)
Bill Kemmis Infrastructure Review Advisory Appointed for a term from
Board (IRAB) February 2010 to December
2013 (to replace Erin Hayes)
Patti Abdallah Parks and Recreation Board Appointed for a term from
February 2010 to May 2015
(to replace Anne Hajek)
Mark Millage Parks and Recreation Board Appointed for a term from
February 2010 to May 2014
(to complete the unexpired
term of Bob McDowell)
Barry Solomon Sioux Falls Ice and Recreation Appointed for a term from
Center Board February 2010 to
December 2015 (to replace
Alan Spencer)
Charles O’Brien, M.D. Washington Pavilion Board of Appointed for a term from
Trustees February 2010 to May 2011
(to complete the unexpired
term of Becky Nelson)
Catherine Piersol Zoological Society of Appointed for a term from
Sioux Falls Board of Directors February 2010 to December
2013 (to replace
Kathy Sanford)
Gloria Hoyme Zoological Society of Appointed for a term from
Sioux Falls Board of Directors February 2010 to December
2013 (to replace
Roger Braaten)
Date adopted: 02/08/10 .
Dave Munson
Mayor
ATTEST:
Debra A. Owen
City Clerk
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Council Member Litz and seconded by Council Member Jamison to
adjourn at 7:54 p.m.
Vote to adjourn: Roll Call: Yeses, Council Member Jamison, Council Member Litz, Council
Member Anderson Jr., Council Member Brown, Council Member Knudson, Council Member
Staggers, Council Member Beninga, Council Member Costello, 8. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed
Denise D. Tucker, CMC
Assistant City Clerk
Agenda
City of Sioux Falls Council Meeting Agenda
Carnegie Town Hall, 235 West 10th Street
MEETING OF Monday, February 8, 2010, at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL #5
MEMBERS PRESENT/ABSENT OFFICIAL AGENDA
Council Member Jamison
Council Member Knudson
Council Member Litz
Council Member Staggers
Council Member Anderson Jr.
Council Member Beninga
Council Member Brown
Council Member Costello
Mayor Dave Munson
INVOCATION
A. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER GREG JAMISON
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
MINUTES
A. INFORMATIONAL MEETING OF MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2010, AT 4:00 P.M.
B. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2010, AT 7:00 P.M.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. A COMMUNICATION WAS RECEIVED FROM SIOUX EMPIRE JAYCEES STATING ITS INTENT TO SELL
RAFFLE TICKETS FROM MARCH 1, 2010 TO JULY 11, 2010 FOR A GRAND PRIZE OF A FREE ONE
NIGHT STAY AT COUNTRY INN & SUITES (APPROXIMATE VALUE $85.00). TICKETS WILL BE $1.00
EACH OR $5.00 FOR SIX. THE PROCEEDS ARE TO BE USED FOR THE SIOUX EMPIRE JAYCEES
CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS PROJECT.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA
PUBLIC INPUT
DOC: SUMMARY
DOC: OFFICIAL BALLOT
DOC: BALLOT ADDENDUM
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
2. DEFERRED ACTION (FROM MEETING OF JANUARY 19, 2010) 2ND READING: AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY AMENDING
CHAPTER 15 1/2, FEES.
Ord. 1124
3. 2ND READING: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING THE REVISED
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, BY REPEALING THE CITY'S LICENSING OF
DANCEHALL ESTABLISHMENTS.
Ord. 0084
4. 2ND READING: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, PROPOSING A CITY CHARTER
AMENDMENT FOR THE 2010 APRIL ELECTION THROUGH THE CHARTER PROVISION ARTICLE VIII,
SECTION 8.01(B).
Ord. 1142
5. 2ND READING: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING THE REVISED
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, BY REVISING BOUNDARIES FOR VOTING
PRECINCTS AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 14-2 OF CHAPTER 14, ELECTIONS.
Ord. 1141
Map: SF Precinct
Map: SF Precinct change request 02/2010
6. 2ND READING: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING THE REVISED
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY AMENDING CHAPTER 25 1/2, NOISE CONTROL.
Ord. 1144
Ord. 1144a proposed amendment
PowerPoint Presentation
7. 2ND READING: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REPEALING SECTION 5-2.6 OF
SAID CITY.
Ord. 1108
8. 2ND READING: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING THE REVISED
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY CREATING ARTICLE IV, RIGHT-OF-WAY ALLOWANCES IN THE
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT AND ARTICLE V, EVENTS IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT,
ALONG WITH REVISING ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 29 TO REVISE REFERENCE TO SIDEWALK
VENDORS.
Ord. 1109
Memo to Council
Public Meeting Presentation (October 2009)
Set the hearing date and 2nd Reading for Tuesday, February 16, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. for Item 9:
9. 1ST READING: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, CONVEYING LOT A IN THE
SW1/4 OF SECTION 3-T101N-R49W OF THE 5TH P.M., MINNEHAHA COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA.
Ord. 1145
Warranty Deed
Exhibits
Purchase Offer
HEARINGS AND RESOLUTIONS
10. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, TO CONDUCT A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
LINCOLN COUNTY COMMISSION, MINNEHAHA COUNTY COMMISSION, AND SIOUX FALLS CITY
COUNCIL ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2010, AT 5 P.M.
Res. 1697
11. A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS ENGINEERING DESIGN STANDARDS.
Res. 1696
Summary
12. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SIOUX FALLS PARKS AND RECREATION 20-YEAR
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
Res. 1698
Res./Plan
13. A RESOLUTION ADVISING AND GIVING CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO
CERTAIN CITIZEN BOARDS.
Res. 1700
Memo/Res.
ADJOURNMENT
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