City Council Meeting

City of Sioux Falls Council Meeting Minutes Carnegie Town Hall, 235 West 10th Street MEETING OF Monday, January 10, 2011, at 7:00 PM ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT/ABSENT OFFICIAL AGENDA PRESENT ABSENT Council Member Bob Litz Council Member Rex Rolfing Council Member Sue Aguilar Council Member Kenny Anderson Jr. Council Member Vernon Brown Council Member James Entenman Council Member Michelle Erpenbach Council Member Greg Jamison Mayor Mike T. Huether INVOCATION  Pastor Timothy Fountain, Church of the Good Shepherd PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Council Member Michelle Erpenbach and seconded by Council Member Bob Litz to approve the Consent Agenda. Vote to approve: Roll Call: Yeses, Greg Jamison, Bob Litz, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., Vernon Brown, James Entenman, Michelle Erpenbach, 7. Noes, 0. Motion Passed. MINUTES  Informational Meeting of Monday, January 3, 2011, at 4:00 p.m.  City Council Meeting of Monday, January 3, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA A motion was made by Council Member Michelle Erpenbach and seconded by Council Member James Entenman to approve the Regular Agenda. A motion, to amend the main motion, was made by Council Member Vernon Brown and seconded by Council Member Kenny Anderson Jr. to add a Resolution to the Regular Agenda as Item 2 with the title as read by Council Member Vernon Brown. Vote to amend: Roll Call: Yeses, Greg Jamison, Bob Litz, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., Vernon Brown, James Entenman, Michelle Erpenbach, 7. Noes, 0. Motion Passed. A motion, to amend the main motion, was made by Council Member Vernon Brown and seconded by Council Member Kenny Anderson Jr. to add a Communications item to the Regular Agenda as Item 3 with the title as read by the Assistant City Clerk. Vote to amend: Roll Call: Yeses, Greg Jamison, Bob Litz, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., Vernon Brown, James Entenman, Michelle Erpenbach, 7. Noes, 0. Motion Passed. Vote to approve the Regular Agenda, as amended: Roll Call: Yeses, Greg Jamison, Bob Litz, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., Vernon Brown, James Entenman, Michelle Erpenbach, 7. Noes, 0. Motion Passed. PUBLIC INPUT Citizen Tim Stanga spoke regarding the cost increases in Social Security, water, sewer, electrical, and health care and the effects these increased charges are having on citizens in Sioux Falls. Citizen Andy Traub spoke on the following items: 1) Could the public be given access to information that would indicate when the 48 hour timeline begins for citizens to start their snow removal process; 2) He suggested that the city use Facebook to encourage citizen participation in future surveys and other city needs; 3) He recommended that, if the city does increase the sales taxes to subsidize projects, that this sales tax be eliminated once the project is completed. INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES 1. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,  AMENDING THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY ADOPTING THE 2009 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE AND AMENDMENTS THERETO. A motion was made by Council Member Bob Litz and seconded by Council Member Kenny Anderson Jr. to adopt said Ordinance for Item 1. Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Greg Jamison, Bob Litz, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., Vernon Brown, James Entenman, Michelle Erpenbach, 7. Noes, 0. Motion Passed. NEW BUSINESS/ITEMS ADDED AFTER DEADLINE HEARINGS AND RESOLUTIONS 2. A RESOLUTION HONORING THE MEMORY OF DONALD WAYNE SKADSEN. A motion was made by Council Member Vernon Brown and seconded by Council Member Kenny Anderson Jr. to adopt said Resolution for Item 2. Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Greg Jamison, Bob Litz, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., Vernon Brown, James Entenman, Michelle Erpenbach, 7. Noes, 0. Motion Passed. A RESOLUTION HONORING THE MEMORY OF DONALD WAYNE SKADSEN. WHEREAS, Donald Skadsen was born in Sioux Falls, attended school locally, and served honorably in the United States Army. He joined the Sioux Falls Police Department in 1952, advancing and acquiring the rank of Chief of Detectives before retiring with 35 years of progressive service; and WHEREAS, during his law enforcement career he was instrumental in organizing the Midstates Organized Crime Information Center (MOCIC), a regional information sharing organization, and serving on its board. Don was also a leader in the campaign to build the Public Safety Building among many other projects; and WHEREAS, Donald Skadsen was elected as Sioux Falls Police and Fire Commissioner in 1987 and served with humility, honor, and “respect for all” in this capacity for five years; THEREFORE, the City of Sioux Falls recognizes Donald Skadsen for his devotion to duty and for his excellent, honorable leadership for the City of Sioux Falls. Date adopted: 01/10/2011 COMMUNICATIONS 3. A communication was received from The Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science  requesting permission to consume, but not sell, liquor at the Washington Pavilion, 301 South Main Avenue on Tuesday, January 11, 2011, from 5:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. for the Avera McKennan Medical-Dental Annual Meeting and permission to consume, but not sell, liquor on Friday, January 14, 2011, from 5:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m., for the Raven Industries President’s Club Recognition Dinner, pursuant to SDCL 35-1-5.3. A motion was made by Council Member Sue Aguilar and seconded by Council Member Michelle Erpenbach to approve Item 3. Vote to approve: Roll Call: Yeses, Greg Jamison, Bob Litz, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., Vernon Brown, James Entenman, Michelle Erpenbach, 7. Noes, 0. Motion Passed. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Council Member Kenny Anderson Jr. and seconded by Council Member James Entenman to adjourn at 7:24 pm. Vote to adjourn: Roll Call: Yeses, Greg Jamison, Bob Litz, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., Vernon Brown, James Entenman, Michelle Erpenbach, 7. Noes, 0. Motion Passed. Tamara Jorgensen, CMC Assistant City Clerk MEETING ASSISTANCE: UPON REQUEST, ACCOMMODATIONS FOR MEETINGS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE, CARNEGIE TOWN HALL, AT (605) 367-8081 (VOICE) OR (605) 367- 7039 (TDD) 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING. ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL: PERSONS ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL SHALL USE THE MICROPHONE AT THE PODIUM. 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