City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingSioux Falls, SD · March 8, 2010
Minutes
City of Sioux Falls Council Meeting Minutes
Carnegie Town Hall, 235 West 10th Street
MEETING OF Monday, March 8, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL #8
MEMBERS PRESENT/ABSENT OFFICIAL AGENDA
Members Present: Members Absent:
Council Member Staggers Council Member Knudson
Council Member Anderson Jr.
Council Member Beninga
Council Member Brown
Council Member Costello
Council Member Jamison
Council Member Litz
Mayor Dave Munson
INVOCATION
A. REV. RYAN H. OTTO - FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATIONS
A. MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AWARENESS WEEK, MARCH 8-14, 2010
B. SIOUX EMPIRE WATER FESTIVAL DAYS, MARCH 29 & 30, 2010
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Jamison and seconded by Council Member Brown 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 Staggers, Council Member
Beninga, Council Member Costello, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed
MINUTES
A. INFORMATIONAL MEETING OF MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2010, AT 4:00 P.M.
B. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2010, AT 7:00 P.M.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. A COMMUNICATION WAS RECEIVED FROM WALMART WEST STATING ITS INTENT TO SELL
RAFFLE TICKETS ON APRIL 17, 2010, FOR A GRAND PRIZE OF A DECORATED CAKE (APPROXIMATE
VALUE $100.00). TICKETS WILL BE $1.00 EACH. THE PROCEEDS ARE TO BE USED FOR THE
CHILDREN'S MIRACLE NETWORK.
2. A COMMUNICATION WAS RECEIVED FROM THE SANFORD HEALTH FOUNDATION STATING ITS
INTENT TO SELL RAFFLE TICKETS FROM APRIL 13, 2010, TO JUNE 12, 2010, FOR A VARIETY OF
PRIZES, INCLUDING: A 42" FLAT PANEL PLASMA HDTV; A BLACK HILLS RETREAT; A DELL
INSPIRON MINI 9" NETBOOK; A KINDLE DX; GIFT CARDS TO THE BRIDGES AT 57TH STREET; A SPA
RETREAT; AND TWO VIKINGS TICKETS (APPROXIMATE VALUE RANGE FROM $300.00 TO $2,500.00).
TICKETS ARE 1 FOR $5.00 AND 5 FOR $20.00. ALSO, FOR A VARIETY OF PRIZES, INCLUDING: A
THREE CARAT TOTAL WEIGHT DIAMOND EARRINGS IN A PLATINUM SETTING; A HUNTING
EXPERIENCE NEAR WINNER OR GETTYSBURG; FOUR TICKETS TO A NOTRE DAME GAME, PLUS
LODGING; TWO TICKETS TO THE U.S. OPEN TENNIS TOURNAMENT IN NEW YORK, PLUS LODGING;
AND GOLF FOR FOUR AT SUTTON BAY, PLUS LODGING (APPROXIMATE VALUE RANGE FROM
$2,500.00 TO $20,000.00). TICKETS WILL BE 1 FOR $20.00 AND 6 FOR $100.00. THE PROCEEDS ARE TO
BE USED FOR THE SANFORD CHILDREN'S ENDOWMENT FUND.
3. A COMMUNICATION WAS RECEIVED FROM MARY M. SWENSON REQUESTING PERMISSION TO
CONSUME, BUT NOT SELL, BEER AND WINE AT THE OLD COURTHOUSE MUSEUM, 200 W. SIXTH ST.,
ON SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 2010, FROM 5:00 P.M. TO 12:00 A.M. FOR THE PURPOSE OF A WEDDING.
4. A COMMUNICATION WAS RECEIVED FROM JOHN OGDEN REQUESTING PERMISSION TO CONSUME,
BUT NOT SELL, LIQUOR, WINE AND/OR BEER AT THE OLD COURTHOUSE MUSEUM, 200 W. SIXTH
ST., ON FRIDAY, JULY 30, 2010, FROM 5:00 P.M. TO 9:00 P.M. FOR A WEDDING REHEARSAL DINNER.
APPLICATIONS
5. GLORIANNE REITER, 816 S. PRAIRIE AVE., FOR 2009 PROPERTY TAXES IN THE AMOUNT OF $397.51.
MONIES REQUESTED ARE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ELDERLY FREEZE AND NON ELDERLY
FREEZE.
6. WILLIAM SCHOEN, 5105 W. 35TH ST., FOR 2009 PROPERTY TAXES IN THE AMOUNT OF $867.74.
MONIES REQUESTED ARE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ELDERLY FREEZE AND NON ELDERLY
FREEZE.
7. SIOUX FALLS 57 GOOD SAMARITAN HOUSING, INC., 4500 W. 57TH ST., FOR 2009 PROPERTY TAXES
IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,717.34. TAXPAYER WAS GRANTED EXEMPT STATUS FOR 2009, TAXES
PAYABLE IN 2010. THE VALUATION WAS NOT REMOVED IN ERROR.
8. JAMES GREENE/MAGUIRE JONES BOYS LLC, 1600 N. MINNESOTA AVE., FOR 2008 PROPERTY TAXES
IN THE AMOUNT OF $928.50; AND 2009 PROPERTY TAXES IN THE AMOUNT OF $972.97. THE LAND
SIZE OF THIS PARCEL WAS INCORRECT DUE TO A BOOKKEEPING ERROR.
9. SIOUX EMPIRE HOUSING PARTNERSHIP, INC., 201-209 S. MENLO AVE., FOR 2009 PROPERTY TAXES
IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,171.75. THE PROPERTY QUALIFIED FOR DISCRETIONARY FOR 2009. THE
EQUALIZATION OFFICE WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THIS REDUCTION.
10. DESIGN TANKS, INC., 612 W. BLACKHAWK, FOR 2009 PROPERTY TAXES IN THE AMOUNT OF
$3,592.40. THE PARCEL QUALIFIED FOR DISCRETIONARY FOR 2009. THE STRUCTURE VALUE WAS
NOT REDUCED UNDER THIS PROGRAM.
11. DANIEL SORENSEN, 2009 E. 52ND ST., FOR 2009 PROPERTY TAXES IN THE AMOUNT OF $922.88.
TAXPAYER PURCHASED PROPERTY IN MARCH 2009. THE OWNER OCCUPIED STATUS WAS TO
REMAIN ON THE PROPERTY BUT WAS REMOVED IN ERROR.
12. WEST TWELFTH PROPERTIES, LLC, 708 JANA PL., FOR 2007 PROPERTY TAXES IN THE AMOUNT OF
$184.35; 2008 PROPERTY TAXES IN THE AMOUNT OF $185.55; AND 2009 PROPERTY TAXES IN THE
AMOUNT OF $170.51. TAXPAYER FILED AN "AFFIDAVIT FOR THE PURPOSE OF MOVEMENT OF AN
ABANDONED MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOME" WITH THE TREASURER'S OFFICE TO COMPLETE
THE DISPOSAL OF THE MOBILE HOME. THEY ARE NOW REQUESTING AN ABATEMENT FOR THE
2007, 2008, AND 2009 TAXES ACCORDING TO SDCL 21-54-19.
APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Brown 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 Staggers, Council Member
Beninga, Council Member Costello, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed
PUBLIC INPUT
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
13. 2ND READING: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING SECTIONS 27-40
AND 27-41 OF ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 27, "PARKS AND RECREATION," OF THE REVISED
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY REVISING RECREATION AND FACILITY FEES.
Ord. 1150
A motion was made by Council Member Anderson Jr. and seconded by Council Member
Beninga to adopt said Ordinance 24-10.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Council Member Jamison, Council Member Litz, Council
Member Anderson Jr., Council Member Brown, Council Member Staggers, Council Member
Beninga, Council Member Costello, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed
Set a hearing date and 2nd Reading for Monday, March 15, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. on Item 14:
14. 1ST READING: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, APPROVING THE SECOND
AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED COMMITMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN
LEWIS & CLARK RURAL WATER SYSTEM, INC. AND THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS.
Ord. 1164
2nd Amend to ARCA
Exhibit A
Exhibit C
Exhibit 1
Exhibit 2
Exhibit 3
Exhibit 4
Exhibit 5
Exhibit 6
A motion was made by Council Member Litz and seconded by Council Member Beninga to set a
hearing date and 2nd Reading for Monday, March 15, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. on Item 14 .
Vote to set a hearing date: Roll Call: Yeses, Council Member Jamison, Council Member Litz,
Council Member Anderson Jr., Council Member Brown, Council Member Staggers, Council
Member Beninga, Council Member Costello, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed
Set a hearing date and 2nd Reading for Monday, April 12, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. on Items 15 and 16:
15. 1ST READING: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, APPROVING THE LEASE OF CITY
PROPERTY TO NORTHWESTERN ENGINEERING COMPANY.
Ord. 1158
Exhibits
16. 1ST READING: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, APPROVING THE RELEASE OF A
PERMANENT UTILITY EASEMENT IN LOT 1B AND LOT 3, BLOCK 6, ENGLEWOOD LAKE ADDITION,
MINNEHAHA COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA.
Ord. 1161
Exhibits
A motion was made by Council Member Anderson Jr. and seconded by Council Member Litz to
set a hearing date and 2nd Reading for Monday, April 12, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. on Items 15 and 16.
Vote to set a hearing date: Roll Call: Yeses, Council Member Jamison, Council Member Litz,
Council Member Anderson Jr., Council Member Brown, Council Member Staggers, Council
Member Beninga, Council Member Costello, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed
HEARINGS AND RESOLUTIONS
17. A RESOLUTION DETERMINING USE OF A DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF
PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT LAUREL OAK, SPENCER, AND DUNHAM PARKS.
Res. 1710
A motion was made by Council Member Litz and seconded by Council Member Jamison to adopt
said Resolution 14-10 .
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Council Member Jamison, Council Member Litz, Council
Member Anderson Jr., Council Member Brown, Council Member Staggers, Council Member
Beninga, Council Member Costello, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed
RESOLUTION NO. 14-10
A RESOLUTION DETERMINING USE OF A DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACT FOR THE
PURCHASE OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT LAUREL OAK, SPENCER, AND
DUNHAM PARKS.
WHEREAS, the City has determined that a need for playground equipment exists at Laurel Oak,
Spencer, and Dunham Parks; and
WHEREAS, there is a need to have the playground equipment installed on or before August of
2010;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
That it is in the best interest of the public to enter into a design-build contract for the purchase of
playground equipment to be located at Laurel Oak, Spencer, and Dunham Parks.
Date adopted: 03/08/10 .
Dave Munson
Mayor
ATTEST:
Debra A. Owen
City Clerk
18. A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A SALARY PROGRAM THAT MAINTAINS A MARKET-COMPETITIVE
SALARY RANGE WITH A PAY-FOR-PERFORMANCE PROGRAM FOR THE APPOINTED POSITION OF
CITY CLERK/CHIEF OF COUNCIL OPERATIONS COMMENCING MARCH 2010.
Resolution
A motion was made by Council Member Litz and seconded by Council Member Brown to adopt
said Resolution 19-10.
A motion was made by Council Member Costello and seconded by Council Member Brown to
amend by striking in the second whereas, the words "outlined in Exhibit A" .
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Council Member Jamison, Council Member Litz, Council
Member Anderson Jr., Council Member Brown, Council Member Staggers, Council Member
Beninga, Council Member Costello, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed
Vote to adopt as amended: Roll Call: Yeses, Staggers, Anderson Jr., Beninga, Brown, Costello,
Jamison, Litz, 7. Noes, 0. Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 19-10
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A SALARY PROGRAM THAT MAINTAINS A
MARKET-COMPETITIVE SALARY RANGE WITH A PAY-FOR-PERFORMANCE
PROGRAM FOR THE APPOINTED POSITION OF CITY CLERK/CHIEF OF COUNCIL
OPERATIONS COMMENCING MARCH 2010.
WHEREAS, Section 2.08 of the Charter of the City of Sioux Falls authorizes the City Council to
appoint an officer of the City who shall oversee the operations of the City Clerk’s office and
therefore shall carry the title City Clerk; and
WHEREAS, the City Council shall direct and assign additional duties to the City Clerk, and
therefore the City Clerk shall carry the title Chief of Council Operations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council shall supervise and appraise the performance of the City
Clerk/Chief of Council Operations and maintain a market-competitive salary range and a pay-for-
performance program for the City Clerk/Chief of Council Operations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council shall determine the scope and nature of the work of the City
Clerk/Chief of Council Operations;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
1. The 2010 biweekly salary ranges for the City Clerk/Chief of Council Operations shall be as
follows: minimum range-$2,322.40; maximum-$3,368.00.
2. A pay-for-performance program is not a substitute for competitive market-based pay
ranges. The salary program shall be reviewed annually to determine adjustments necessary
to keep pace with the labor market and inflation adjustments.
3. The City Clerk/Chief of Council Operations’ salary will be modified on the first pay period
of the calendar year to reflect the adopted inflation adjustment to the assigned salary range.
4. Performance increases shall be determined by the City Council effective in January of each
calendar year. The performance increase shall be in addition to any inflation adjustment
applied to the City Clerk/Chief of Council Operations’ salary.
5. Performance shall be assessed based on the following three-level scale of performance:
exceeds performance expectations, meets expectations, and failed to meet expectations.
Failure to meet performance expectations shall receive 0 percent performance pay.
6. Evaluative criteria will address any or all of the following key competencies when
determining the level of performance: demonstrated leadership and teamwork, effective
performance management of subordinate staff, effective fiscal and operational management
of defined responsibilities, effective communication, and City business knowledge.
7. The Director of Human Resources shall assist the Council in administering the salary and
pay-for-performance program and for the purposes of advising market‑based pay
recommendations and adherence to federal, state, and City employment practices.
8. The City Council may modify the provisions relating to the merit pay guidelines in any one
calendar year based on budgetary reasons or at their discretionary authority.
Date adopted: 03/08/10.
Dave Munson
Mayor
ATTEST:
Debra A. Owen
City Clerk
19. A RESOLUTION WHICH AUTHORIZES THE COMMENCEMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE WASTEWATER
REGIONALIZATION STUDY.
Res. 1704
A motion was made by Council Member Litz and seconded by Council Member Anderson Jr. to
adopt said Resolution 15-10.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Council Member Jamison, Council Member Litz, Council
Member Anderson Jr., Council Member Brown, Council Member Beninga, Council Member
Costello, 6. Noes Council Member Staggers, 1.
Motion Passed
RESOLUTION NO. 15-10
A RESOLUTION WHICH AUTHORIZES THE COMMENCEMENT OF A
COMPREHENSIVE WASTEWATER REGIONALIZATION STUDY.
WHEREAS, The City of Sioux Falls (“City”) is authorized to conduct a comprehensive
wastewater regionalization study (“study”) to establish the current and future wastewater needs of
the interested regional communities for the planning period of 2010 to 2035; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that there is concern regarding equitable cost distribution among
various interests. In the interest of a well-thought-out planning study, all equitable options will be
evaluated to ensure the protection of the wastewater system users in the best interests of the City;
and
WHEREAS, the City will study and establish the reserve capacity of the City wastewater system;
and
WHEREAS, the study will include developing an equitable and economically based methodology
for the determination of cost for the interested regional communities to buy existing reserve
capacity of the City wastewater system and determine an equitable treatment and collection usage
rate structure; and
WHEREAS, if the recommended methodology of the comprehensive wastewater regionalization
study is approved by the City, it will be implemented at that time based on resolutions,
ordinances, and contracts in place at the time; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
That the comprehensive wastewater regionalization study will be initiated in the first quarter of
2010 and the study is anticipated to be completed in a minimum of 18 months.
Date adopted: 03/08/10 .
Dave Munson
Mayor
ATTEST:
Debra A. Owen
City Clerk
20. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REINSTATEMENT OF PARKING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF 28TH
STREET BETWEEN FARIS AVENUE AND ELMWOOD AVENUE.
Res. 1709
Parking Removal Policy
1981 Petition
Children's Care Request
1981 Commission Mtg Mins
Exhibits
A motion was made by Council Member Costello and seconded by Council Member Jamison to
adopt said Resolution 16-10.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Council Member Jamison, Council Member Brown, Council
Member Staggers, Council Member Costello, 4. Noes Council Member Litz, Council Member
Anderson Jr., Council Member Beninga, 3.
Motion Passed
RESOLUTION NO. 16-10
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REINSTATEMENT OF PARKING ON THE NORTH
SIDE OF 28TH STREET BETWEEN FARIS AVENUE AND ELMWOOD AVENUE.
WHEREAS, in 1981 the City received a petition from the property owners on the south side of
28th Street between Faris Avenue and Elmwood Avenue asking for the removal of parking on
both sides of the street; and
WHEREAS, on March 23, 1981, the City Commission, acting on the recommendation of the
Traffic Engineering Department, approved the removal of parking on just the south side of
28th Street; and
WHEREAS, on March 30, 1981, the City Commission, upon hearing testimony from the property
owners on 28th Street, reversed the March 23 approval and removed parking from both sides of
28th Street between Faris Avenue and Elmwood Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineering Office has now received a request from the Children’s Care
Hospital and School to reinstate parking on the north side of 28th Street; and
WHEREAS, The City Engineering Office’s policy is to let the adjacent property owners have a
say in the restrictions of prohibition of parking on their side of the street; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
That parking be reinstated on the north side of 28th Street between Faris Avenue and
Elmwood Avenue.
Date adopted: 03/08/10 .
Dave Munson
Mayor
ATTEST:
Debra A. Owen
City Clerk
21. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN FEDERAL AID BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
PROGRAM RESOLUTIONS FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE W. 49TH ST. BRIDGE AND THE E. 8TH ST.
BRIDGE OVER THE BIG SIOUX RIVER.
Res. 1712
Exhibit
A motion was made by Council Member Anderson Jr. and seconded by Council Member Litz to
adopt said Resolution 17-10.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Council Member Jamison, Council Member Litz, Council
Member Anderson Jr., Council Member Brown, Council Member Staggers, Council Member
Beninga, Council Member Costello, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed
RESOLUTION NO. 17-10
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN FEDERAL AID BRIDGE
REPLACEMENT PROGRAM RESOLUTIONS FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE W. 49TH
ST. BRIDGE AND THE E. 8TH ST. BRIDGE OVER THE BIG SIOUX RIVER.
WHEREAS, the City of Sioux Falls desires the replacement of the bridges hereinafter described:
Structure No. 50-186-235 located on W. 49th St. over the Big Sioux River.
Structure No. 50-203-206 located on E. 8th St. over the Big Sioux River.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
That the two documents attached to and made a part of this Resolution entitled “Federal Aid
Bridge Replacement or Rehabilitation Program Resolutions for County and Urban Projects” are
hereby approved and that the Mayor is authorized to sign such Resolutions.
Date adopted: 03/08/10 .
Dave Munson
Mayor
ATTEST:
Debra A. Owen
City Clerk
22. A RESOLUTION TO MODIFY THE REVENUE OBLIGATION LOAN AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH
THE $37,377,418 CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA, SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE
BONDS, ISSUED PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 39-05.
Res. 1713
Ord. 39-05
Exhibit
A motion was made by Council Member Beninga and seconded by Council Member Brown to
adopt said Resolution 18-10.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Council Member Jamison, Council Member Litz, Council
Member Anderson Jr., Council Member Brown, Council Member Staggers, Council Member
Beninga, Council Member Costello, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed
RESOLUTION NO. 18-10
A RESOLUTION TO MODIFY THE REVENUE OBLIGATION LOAN AGREEMENT IN
CONNECTION WITH THE $37,377,418 CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA,
SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, ISSUED PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE
NO. 39-05.
WHEREAS, the City of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (the “City”) obtained a $37,377,418 loan from
the South Dakota Conservancy District (the “District”) on May 20, 2005 (the “Loan”) for the
purpose of funding a portion of the costs of a project (the “Project”) described in Appendix A to
the Revenue Obligation Loan Agreement of the same date (the “Loan Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, the City approved the execution of the Loan Agreement pursuant to Ordinance
No. 39-05 adopted by the City Council on April 11, 2005; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to amend the Loan Agreement by amending Section 5.1 thereof; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment will not affect the amount, interest rate, repayment term,
or other material term of the Loan,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
1. The City Council of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, does hereby approve the First
Amendment to Revenue Obligation Loan Agreement (the “First Amendment”) in the form
attached hereto.
2. The Mayor, Finance Officer, and City Clerk are authorized and directed to file such
applications, execute the First Amendment and related documents, engage bond counsel, and take
all other steps reasonably necessary to effectuate the intent of this resolution.
Date adopted: 03/08/10 .
Dave Munson
Mayor
ATTEST:
Debra A. Owen
City Clerk
Set a hearing date for Monday, April 12, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. for Item 23:
23. A PROPOSED RESOLUTION VACATING TRACTS B & C OF LOT H4 E1/2 OF TR 4 NW1/4 NE1/4 & NE1/4
NW1/4 SEC 23-101-50 AND A PORTION OF S VALLEY VIEW RD AS SHOWN ON ATTACHED EXHIBIT.
Res. 1707
Exhibit
Petition
A motion was made by Council Member Litz and seconded by Council Member Jamison to set a
hearing date for Monday, April 12, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. for Item 23 .
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Council Member Jamison, Council Member Litz, Council
Member Anderson Jr., Council Member Brown, Council Member Staggers, Council Member
Beninga, Council Member Costello, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Council Member Litz and seconded by Council Member Anderson Jr. to
adjourn at 7:52 p.m.
Vote to adjourn: Roll Call: Yeses, Council Member Jamison, Council Member Litz, Council
Member Anderson Jr., Council Member Brown, Council Member Staggers, Council Member
Beninga, Council Member Costello, 7. 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, March 8, 2010, at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL #8
MEMBERS PRESENT/ABSENT OFFICIAL AGENDA
Council Member Staggers
Council Member Anderson Jr.
Council Member Beninga
Council Member Brown
Council Member Costello
Council Member Jamison
Council Member Litz
Mayor Dave Munson
INVOCATION
A. REV. RYAN H. OTTO - FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATIONS
A. MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AWARENESS WEEK, MARCH 8-14, 2010
B. SIOUX EMPIRE WATER FESTIVAL DAYS, MARCH 29 & 30, 2010
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
MINUTES
A. INFORMATIONAL MEETING OF MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2010, AT 4:00 P.M.
B. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2010, AT 7:00 P.M.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. A COMMUNICATION WAS RECEIVED FROM WALMART WEST STATING ITS INTENT TO SELL
RAFFLE TICKETS ON APRIL 17, 2010, FOR A GRAND PRIZE OF A DECORATED CAKE (APPROXIMATE
VALUE $100.00). TICKETS WILL BE $1.00 EACH. THE PROCEEDS ARE TO BE USED FOR THE
CHILDREN'S MIRACLE NETWORK.
2. A COMMUNICATION WAS RECEIVED FROM THE SANFORD HEALTH FOUNDATION STATING ITS
INTENT TO SELL RAFFLE TICKETS FROM APRIL 13, 2010, TO JUNE 12, 2010, FOR A VARIETY OF
PRIZES, INCLUDING: A 42" FLAT PANEL PLASMA HDTV; A BLACK HILLS RETREAT; A DELL
INSPIRON MINI 9" NETBOOK; A KINDLE DX; GIFT CARDS TO THE BRIDGES AT 57TH STREET; A SPA
RETREAT; AND TWO VIKINGS TICKETS (APPROXIMATE VALUE RANGE FROM $300.00 TO $2,500.00).
TICKETS ARE 1 FOR $5.00 AND 5 FOR $20.00. ALSO, FOR A VARIETY OF PRIZES, INCLUDING: A
THREE CARAT TOTAL WEIGHT DIAMOND EARRINGS IN A PLATINUM SETTING; A HUNTING
EXPERIENCE NEAR WINNER OR GETTYSBURG; FOUR TICKETS TO A NOTRE DAME GAME, PLUS
LODGING; TWO TICKETS TO THE U.S. OPEN TENNIS TOURNAMENT IN NEW YORK, PLUS LODGING;
AND GOLF FOR FOUR AT SUTTON BAY, PLUS LODGING (APPROXIMATE VALUE RANGE FROM
$2,500.00 TO $20,000.00). TICKETS WILL BE 1 FOR $20.00 AND 6 FOR $100.00. THE PROCEEDS ARE TO
BE USED FOR THE SANFORD CHILDREN'S ENDOWMENT FUND.
3. A COMMUNICATION WAS RECEIVED FROM MARY M. SWENSON REQUESTING PERMISSION TO
CONSUME, BUT NOT SELL, BEER AND WINE AT THE OLD COURTHOUSE MUSEUM, 200 W. SIXTH ST.,
ON SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 2010, FROM 5:00 P.M. TO 12:00 A.M. FOR THE PURPOSE OF A WEDDING.
4. A COMMUNICATION WAS RECEIVED FROM JOHN OGDEN REQUESTING PERMISSION TO CONSUME,
BUT NOT SELL, LIQUOR, WINE AND/OR BEER AT THE OLD COURTHOUSE MUSEUM, 200 W. SIXTH
ST., ON FRIDAY, JULY 30, 2010, FROM 5:00 P.M. TO 9:00 P.M. FOR A WEDDING REHEARSAL DINNER.
APPLICATIONS
5. GLORIANNE REITER, 816 S. PRAIRIE AVE., FOR 2009 PROPERTY TAXES IN THE AMOUNT OF $397.51.
MONIES REQUESTED ARE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ELDERLY FREEZE AND NON ELDERLY
FREEZE.
6. WILLIAM SCHOEN, 5105 W. 35TH ST., FOR 2009 PROPERTY TAXES IN THE AMOUNT OF $867.74.
MONIES REQUESTED ARE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ELDERLY FREEZE AND NON ELDERLY
FREEZE.
7. SIOUX FALLS 57 GOOD SAMARITAN HOUSING, INC., 4500 W. 57TH ST., FOR 2009 PROPERTY TAXES
IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,717.34. TAXPAYER WAS GRANTED EXEMPT STATUS FOR 2009, TAXES
PAYABLE IN 2010. THE VALUATION WAS NOT REMOVED IN ERROR.
8. JAMES GREENE/MAGUIRE JONES BOYS LLC, 1600 N. MINNESOTA AVE., FOR 2008 PROPERTY TAXES
IN THE AMOUNT OF $928.50; AND 2009 PROPERTY TAXES IN THE AMOUNT OF $972.97. THE LAND
SIZE OF THIS PARCEL WAS INCORRECT DUE TO A BOOKKEEPING ERROR.
9. SIOUX EMPIRE HOUSING PARTNERSHIP, INC., 201-209 S. MENLO AVE., FOR 2009 PROPERTY TAXES
IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,171.75. THE PROPERTY QUALIFIED FOR DISCRETIONARY FOR 2009. THE
EQUALIZATION OFFICE WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THIS REDUCTION.
10. DESIGN TANKS, INC., 612 W. BLACKHAWK, FOR 2009 PROPERTY TAXES IN THE AMOUNT OF
$3,592.40. THE PARCEL QUALIFIED FOR DISCRETIONARY FOR 2009. THE STRUCTURE VALUE WAS
NOT REDUCED UNDER THIS PROGRAM.
11. DANIEL SORENSEN, 2009 E. 52ND ST., FOR 2009 PROPERTY TAXES IN THE AMOUNT OF $922.88.
TAXPAYER PURCHASED PROPERTY IN MARCH 2009. THE OWNER OCCUPIED STATUS WAS TO
REMAIN ON THE PROPERTY BUT WAS REMOVED IN ERROR.
12. WEST TWELFTH PROPERTIES, LLC, 708 JANA PL., FOR 2007 PROPERTY TAXES IN THE AMOUNT OF
$184.35; 2008 PROPERTY TAXES IN THE AMOUNT OF $185.55; AND 2009 PROPERTY TAXES IN THE
AMOUNT OF $170.51. TAXPAYER FILED AN "AFFIDAVIT FOR THE PURPOSE OF MOVEMENT OF AN
ABANDONED MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOME" WITH THE TREASURER'S OFFICE TO COMPLETE
THE DISPOSAL OF THE MOBILE HOME. THEY ARE NOW REQUESTING AN ABATEMENT FOR THE
2007, 2008, AND 2009 TAXES ACCORDING TO SDCL 21-54-19.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA
PUBLIC INPUT
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
13. 2ND READING: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING SECTIONS 27-40
AND 27-41 OF ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 27, "PARKS AND RECREATION," OF THE REVISED
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY REVISING RECREATION AND FACILITY FEES.
Ord. 1150
Set a hearing date and 2nd Reading for Monday, March 15, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. on Item 14:
14. 1ST READING: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, APPROVING THE SECOND
AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED COMMITMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN
LEWIS & CLARK RURAL WATER SYSTEM, INC. AND THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS.
Ord. 1164
2nd Amend to ARCA
Exhibit A
Exhibit C
Exhibit 1
Exhibit 2
Exhibit 3
Exhibit 4
Exhibit 5
Exhibit 6
Set a hearing date and 2nd Reading for Monday, April 12, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. on Items 15 and 16:
15. 1ST READING: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, APPROVING THE LEASE OF CITY
PROPERTY TO NORTHWESTERN ENGINEERING COMPANY.
Ord. 1158
Exhibits
16. 1ST READING: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, APPROVING THE RELEASE OF A
PERMANENT UTILITY EASEMENT IN LOT 1B AND LOT 3, BLOCK 6, ENGLEWOOD LAKE ADDITION,
MINNEHAHA COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA.
Ord. 1161
Exhibits
HEARINGS AND RESOLUTIONS
17. A RESOLUTION DETERMINING USE OF A DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF
PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT LAUREL OAK, SPENCER, AND DUNHAM PARKS.
Res. 1710
18. A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A SALARY PROGRAM THAT MAINTAINS A MARKET-COMPETITIVE
SALARY RANGE WITH A PAY-FOR-PERFORMANCE PROGRAM FOR THE APPOINTED POSITION OF
CITY CLERK/CHIEF OF COUNCIL OPERATIONS COMMENCING MARCH 2010.
Resolution
19. A RESOLUTION WHICH AUTHORIZES THE COMMENCEMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE WASTEWATER
REGIONALIZATION STUDY.
Res. 1704
20. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REINSTATEMENT OF PARKING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF 28TH
STREET BETWEEN FARIS AVENUE AND ELMWOOD AVENUE.
Res. 1709
Parking Removal Policy
1981 Petition
Children's Care Request
1981 Commission Mtg Mins
Exhibits
21. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN FEDERAL AID BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
PROGRAM RESOLUTIONS FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE W. 49TH ST. BRIDGE AND THE E. 8TH ST.
BRIDGE OVER THE BIG SIOUX RIVER.
Res. 1712
Exhibit
22. A RESOLUTION TO MODIFY THE REVENUE OBLIGATION LOAN AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH
THE $37,377,418 CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA, SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE
BONDS, ISSUED PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 39-05.
Res. 1713
Ord. 39-05
Exhibit
Set a hearing date for Monday, April 12, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. for Item 23:
23. A PROPOSED RESOLUTION VACATING TRACTS B & C OF LOT H4 E1/2 OF TR 4 NW1/4 NE1/4 & NE1/4
NW1/4 SEC 23-101-50 AND A PORTION OF S VALLEY VIEW RD AS SHOWN ON ATTACHED EXHIBIT.
Res. 1707
Exhibit
Petition
ADJOURNMENT
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