City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingSioux Falls, SD · April 4, 2011
Minutes
City of Sioux Falls Council Meeting
Minutes
Carnegie Town Hall, 235 West 10th Street
REGULAR MEETING OF Monday, April 4, 2011, at 7:00 PM
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT/ABSENT OFFICIAL AGENDA
PRESENT ABSENT
Council Member James Entenman
Council Member Michelle Erpenbach
Council Member Greg Jamison
Council Member Rex Rolfing
Council Member Sue Aguilar
Council Member Kenny Anderson Jr.
Council Member Vernon Brown
Mayor Mike T. Huether
INVOCATION
Pastor Al Peratt Sr., Volunteers of America, Dakotas
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATIONS
National Public Health Week, April 4-10, 2011
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Michelle Erpenbach and seconded by Council
Member Sue Aguilar to approve the Consent Agenda.
Vote to approve: Roll Call: Yeses, James Entenman, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison,
Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., Vernon Brown, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
MINUTES
Informational Meeting of Monday, March 21, 2011, at 4:00 p.m.
City Council Meeting of Monday, March 21, 2011, at 7:00 p.m.
Informational Meeting of Monday, March 28, 2011, at 4:00 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. A communication was received from Tom DeVaney requesting permission to
consume, but not sell wine, liquor and beer at the Old Courthouse Museum, 200
West Sixth Street, on Saturday, May 21, 2011, from 5:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. for a
wedding reception.
2. A communication was received from South Dakota Association for the Education
of Young Children/South Dakota Head Start Association stating their intent to
sell raffle tickets from April 14, 2011 to April 16, 2011, for an outdoor classroom
learning kit (valued at $500.00). Tickets will be $1.00 for one or $3.00 for five.
Proceeds are to be used to support each association.
3. A communication was received from Augustana College Deaf Awareness stating
their intent to sell raffle tickets April 8-9, 2011, for gift cards from local
businesses (highest value of a card is $10.00). Tickets will be $1.00 each or free
with a donation of 3 canned goods. All proceeds will be donated to Children's
Inn.
4. A communication was received from Presentation Sisters stating their intent to
conduct a 50/50 Cinco De Mayo raffle on April 30, 2011. Tickets will be $5.00
for one or $10.00 for three. Half of proceeds will be awarded to one winner and
the other half is to be used for Caminando Juntos (Presentation Sisters ministry
with Latino populations in Sioux Falls, SD).
APPLICATIONS
The following abatements were recommended for approval by the Director of
Equalization and the State's Attorney's Office for Minnehaha County; and the City
Attorney for Sioux Falls:
5. Megan and Betty Melloon, 6301 W. Misty Glen Pl., for 2010 property taxes in
the amount of $257.48. A fire occurred on May 25, 2010 and the property
owners are requesting an abatement for the days structure was gone.
NOTICE OF HEARINGS
Set a hearing date for Monday, April 11, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. on Item 6:
6. Special One-Day Liquor License for Washington Pavilion Management Inc.,
Washington Pavilion of Arts & Science, 301 South Main Avenue, for the
Turnabout Performance on April 17, 2011, and authorize publication of notice on
04-01-11 to set the hearing date.
Set a hearing date for Monday, April 18, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. on Items 7 through 24:
7. New 2010-11 Retail Malt Beverage License for Bonito Guadalajara Inc., Bonito
Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant, to be operated at 1010 North Minnesota
Avenue (full service restaurant; CUP not required).
8. New 2011 Retail Wine License for Bonito Guadalajara Inc., Bonito Guadalajara
Mexican Restaurant, to be operated at 1010 North Minnesota Avenue (full service
restaurant; CUP not required).
9. Transfer of a 2011 Retail Liquor License from Sioux Falls Ventures LLC,
Boston’s the Gourmet Pizza, 3202 East Tenth Street, to Overtime Inc., Overtime
Sports Grill & Bar, to be operated at 4529 East 26th Street, including video lottery
terminals (full service restaurant; CUP not required).
10. Rescind 2010-11 Retail Malt Beverage License issued to Overtime Inc., Overtime
Sports Grill & Bar, 4529 East 26th Street.
11. Rescind 2011 Retail Wine License issued to Overtime Inc., Overtime Sports Grill
& Bar, 4529 East 26th Street.
12. Transfer of a 2011 Package Liquor License from Selamta Mini Mart LLC,
Selamta Mini Mart, 812 East Tenth Street, to Almaz Fisha and Amare Walle,
Walia Convenience Store, to be operated at 812 East Tenth Street.
13. Transfer of a 2010-11 Retail Malt Beverage License from Jan Wood, Falls
Overlook Café, 825 North Weber Avenue, to Utopia LLC, Falls Overlook Café,
to be operated at 825 North Weber Avenue (full service restaurant; CUP not
required).
14. Transfer of a 2011 Retail Wine License from Jan Wood, Falls Overlook Café,
825 North Weber Avenue, to Utopia LLC, Falls Overlook Café, to be operated at
825 North Weber Avenue (full service restaurant; CUP not required).
15. Transfer of a 2011 Package Liquor License from I-90 Fuel Services Inc., JJ’s
Wine, Spirits & Cigars, 4810 South Western Avenue, to TSlat Inc., JJ’s Wine,
Spirits & Cigars, to be operated at 4810 South Western Avenue.
16. Special One-Day Liquor License for Philanthropy Promotions Inc., J&L Harley
Davidson, for Hot Harley Nights, on July 9, 2011, in the tent area at Falls Park
West (park area north of the Sioux Falls Park and Recreation Office leading to
Falls Park along Phillips Avenue) with a north boundary of Falls Park Drive,
south boundary to 8th Street, east boundary is to the chain link fence on the east
side of the park (the street will be closed on 6th Street from Dakota to Weber
Avenues), and the west boundary of Dakota Avenue.
17. Special One-Day Liquor License requests for Great Bear Recreation Park Inc.,
Great Bear Recreation Park, to be operated at 5901 East Rice Street, for wedding
receptions on April 29, July 16, and August 27, 2011.
18. Special One-Day Liquor License for the Sanford Health Foundation to be held at
the Sanford Center, 2301 East 60th Street North, for the 2011 Sanford Children’s
Gala on August 20, 2011.
19. Special One-Day Liquor Licenses requests for Hy-Vee Inc., All Occasions by
Hy-Vee, to be operated at the Delbridge Museum of Natural History, 805 South
Kiwanis Avenue, for wedding receptions on the following dates: June 18 and 25,
July 2, August 6, 20, and 27, September 3, 10, 17, and 24, and October 8, 2011.
20. Special One-Day Malt Beverage and Special One-Day Wine Licenses for the
Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation to be held at the Avera Cancer Institute,
1000 East 23rd Street, for a SFACF Fundraising Event on May 5, 2011.
21. Special One-Day Malt Beverage and Special One-Day Wine Licenses for the
Make-A-Wish Foundation of South Dakota to be operated at the 8th and Railroad
Center, 401 East 8th Street, on the east side of the center including the parking
area, for a fundraising event on September 17, 2011.
22. Special One-Day Malt Beverage and Special One-Day Wine License requests for
Downtown Sioux Falls for the Downtown Block Party at the East Bank at the 8th
and Railroad parking lot, 401 East 8th Street, on June 3, July 1, and August 5,
2011; and Hot Summer Nites on Phillips Avenue from 9th to 14th Streets; Main
Avenue from 10th to 13th Streets, 12th Street from Main to Phillips Avenues, 11th
Street from Dakota to Mall Avenues, and 10th Street from Main to Mall Avenues,
on July 13, 2011.
23. Special One-Day Malt Beverage and Special One Day Wine Licenses for the El
Riad Shriners, El Riad Mosque, to be operated on Main Avenue from 10th to 13th
Streets; Phillips Avenue from 9th to 14th Streets; 1st Ave from 11th to 13th Streets;
10th Street from Main to Mall Avenues; 11th Street from Dakota to Mall Avenues;
12th Street from Main to First Avenues; and 13th Street from Dakota to 1st
Avenues, for Automania on June 24, 2011.
24. Special One-Day Wine License for the American Civil Liberties Union to be
operated at the Old Courthouse Museum, 200 West Sixth Street, for a fundraiser
on April 22, 2011.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Vernon Brown and seconded by Council
Member Kenny Anderson Jr. to approve the Regular Agenda.
Vote to approve: Roll Call: Yeses, James Entenman, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison,
Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., Vernon Brown, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
PUBLIC INPUT
Bob Sievertson spoke about the proposed events center.
Theresa Stehly spoke about the proposed water rate increases.
Tim Stanga spoke about the process used the fill potholes and the proposed events
center.
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
25. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
REZONING PROPERTY AT 700 N. MAIN AVE. FROM THE C-2, GENERAL
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO THE C-3, CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT,
PETITION NO. 2011-01-12, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING
MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. (The Planning Commission
recommends approval.)
A motion was made by Council Member Vernon Brown and seconded by Council
Member Rex Rolfing to adopt said Ordinance for Item 25.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, James Entenman, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison,
Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., Vernon Brown, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
26. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, A
MAJOR AMENDMENT, PETITION NO. 2011-01-11 TO CHAPTER 15.45.070,
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS, AT 3400 W. 69TH ST.
AMENDING THE 69TH & LOUISE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
SUBAREA REGULATIONS. (The Planning Commission recommends
approval.)
A motion was made by Council Member James Entenman and seconded by Council
Member Sue Aguilar to adopt said Ordinance for Item 26.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, James Entenman, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison,
Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., Vernon Brown, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
27. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
CORRECTING CLERICAL ERRORS IN CERTAIN REZONING
ORDINANCES. (The Planning Commission recommends approval.)
A motion was made by Council Member Michelle Erpenbach and seconded by Council
Member Rex Rolfing to adopt said Ordinance for Item 27.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, James Entenman, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison,
Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., Vernon Brown, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
28. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
AMENDING THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY REVISING
PUBLIC HEARING STANDARDS AND FEES. (The Planning Commission
recommends approval.)
A motion was made by Council Member Michelle Erpenbach and seconded by Council
Member Vernon Brown to adopt said Ordinance for Item 28.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, James Entenman, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison,
Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., Vernon Brown, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
Set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Monday, April 11, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. for Items 29
and 30:
29. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
AMENDING THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY AMENDING
SECTION 2-35, POWERS OF THE MAYOR, AND SECTION 2-37,
ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION OF CITY DEPARTMENTS.
30. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD
SUPPLEMENTING THE 2011 BUDGET BY PROVIDING
APPROPRIATIONS AND THE MEANS OF FINANCING FOR THE
CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT.
A motion was made by Council Member Sue Aguilar and seconded by Council Member
James Entenman to set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Monday, April 11, 2011, at
7:00 p.m. for Items 29 and 30.
Vote to set a date: Roll Call: Yeses, James Entenman, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg
Jamison, Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., Vernon Brown, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
Set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Monday, April 18, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. for Items 31
and 32:
31. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
AMENDING THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY REVISING
SEWER UTILITY RATES AND CHARGES AS FOUND IN CHAPTER 41
“UTILITIES.” (Rate changes effective July 1, 2011)
32. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
AMENDING THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY REVISING
SEWER UTILITY RATES AND CHARGES AS FOUND IN CHAPTER 41
“UTILITIES.” (Rate Changes Effective January 1, 2012)
A motion was made by Council Member Michelle Erpenbach and seconded by Council
Member James Entenman to set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Monday, April 18,
2011, at 7:00 p.m. for Items 31 and 32.
Vote to set a date: Roll Call: Yeses, James Entenman, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg
Jamison, Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., Vernon Brown, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
HEARINGS AND RESOLUTIONS
33. A RESOLUTION INCLUDING CERTAIN CONTIGUOUS TERRITORY
WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS,
SOUTH DAKOTA - ANNEXATION 2011-02-01 57TH STREET AND SD
HIGHWAY 11, HARMODON PARK.
A motion was made by Council Member Sue Aguilar and seconded by Council Member
Kenny Anderson Jr. to adopt said Resolution for Item 33.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, James Entenman, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison,
Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., Vernon Brown, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
ANNEXATION 2011-02-01 57TH STREET AND SD HIGHWAY 11,
HARMODON PARK
A RESOLUTION INCLUDING CERTAIN CONTIGUOUS TERRITORY
WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS,
SOUTH DAKOTA.
WHEREAS, there has been presented to the City Council of the City of Sioux
Falls and filed with the City Clerk, a Petition in writing signed by the owners
and otherwise in compliance with the provisions of SDCL Chapter 9-4,
requesting that the territory hereinafter described be included within the
municipality;
WHEREAS, there has been an analysis completed in regard to the territory
hereinafter described and it has been found that:
1. The property has been properly described and is contiguous to the current
city limits.
2. The proposed land uses and densities are generally consistent with the
Shape Sioux Falls 2035 Comprehensive Plan.
3. There is adequate provision for municipal utilities and access to the major
street network.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX
FALLS, SD:
That the following described properties be and the same hereby are included
within the corporate limits of the city of Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, and
the boundary of the city is hereby extended to include such territory.
Dean’s Tract 1 in SE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 36, T101N, R49W; and Tract 1
Kilness Addition in the E 1/2 SE 1/4 of Section 36, T101N, R49W; and Lot
H-1 of Harris Tract 1 Pt. SW 1/4 of Section 31, T101N, R48W, all in
Minnehaha County, South Dakota; and adjacent 57th Street right-of-way.
And that the City Clerk shall cause to be filed with the Register of Deeds,
Minnehaha County, South Dakota, a duly certified transcript of this
resolution.
34. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A
MASTER ENERGY PROCESSING SERVICES PURCHASE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS AND POET BIOMASS, LLC, A
SOUTH DAKOTA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.
A motion was made by Council Member James Entenman and seconded by Council
Member Michelle Erpenbach to adopt said Resolution for Item 34.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, James Entenman, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison,
Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., Vernon Brown, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A
MASTER ENERGY PROCESSING SERVICES PURCHASE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS AND POET BIOMASS, LLC, A
SOUTH DAKOTA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
That the document attached to and part of this resolution entitled “Master
Energy Processing Services Purchase Agreement” between the City and POET
Biomass, LLC, is hereby approved.
That the Mayor is authorized to sign such agreement after it is ratified and
executed by POET Biomass.
35. A RESOLUTION CHANGING TWO STREET ASSESSMENTS.
A motion was made by Council Member Kenny Anderson Jr. and seconded by Council
Member Michelle Erpenbach to adopt said Resolution for Item 35.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, James Entenman, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison,
Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., Vernon Brown, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
A RESOLUTION CHANGING TWO STREET ASSESSMENTS.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
That the remaining street assessments on the following two properties be
cancelled:
Lot 17 Block 3 Auburn Hills Addition [Project No. G-05240];
Lot 18 Block 5 Auburn Hills Addition [Project No. G-05239].
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized to show said action on the
respective record and to notify the Lincoln County treasurer of said action.
36. A RESOLUTION CANCELING INTEREST AND PENALTY ON AN
INSTALLMENT OF STREET ASSESSMENT.
A motion was made by Council Member Michelle Erpenbach and seconded by Council
Member Sue Aguilar to adopt said Resolution for Item 36.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, James Entenman, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison,
Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., Vernon Brown, 6. Noes, Rex Rolfing, 1.
Motion Passed.
A RESOLUTION CANCELING INTEREST AND PENALTY ON AN
INSTALLMENT OF STREET ASSESSMENT.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
That the interest and penalty for the 2011 installment of the street assessment for
the N 400' Tract 1 Knewel’s Addition in the W1/2 NW1/4 of Section 7-T101N-
R49W, Minnehaha County, SD, for Project No. G-05309 be canceled.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That the Director of Finance is hereby authorized to show said action on the
respective record and to notify the Minnehaha County treasurer of said action.
REPORT OF OFFICERS/BOARDS/COMMITTEES/TRANFERS OF
UNENCUMBERED APPROPRIATION BALANCES AMONG PROGRAMS
WITHIN A DEPARTMENT OR ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT AS PROVIDED IN THE
SIOUX FALLS CITY CHARTER SECTION 5.07(d)
37. REPORT OF MARCH 26, 2011, INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT FOR
TOTALED PICKUP (PARKS & RECREATION).
38. REPORT OF MARCH 28, 2011, NOTICE OF TRANSFERS OF
APPROPRIATIONS WITHIN MAJOR ORGANIZATIONAL UNITS.
NEW BUSINESS/ITEMS ADDED AFTER DEADLINE
Mayor Huether excused himself from the meeting and the vote on Item 39. Council
Chair Jamison chaired the meeting for Item 39.
39. A RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE NEW COUNCIL MEMBER FROM THE
NORTHWEST DISTRICT.
A motion was made by Council Member Sue Aguilar and seconded by Council Member
Erpenbach to nominate Dean Karsky, Mark Millage, Marlin Thompson and James
Ysbrand for the Northwest District position.
The following votes were taken:
1st Vote Karsky: Entenman, Jamison, Rolfing, Brown, 4.
Millage: Erpenbach, Aguilar, 2.
Thompson: No votes.
Ysbrand: Anderson, 1.
2nd Vote Karsky: Entenman, Erpenbach, Jamison, Rolfing, Aguilar, Brown, 6.
Millage: Anderson, 1.
A motion was made by Council Member Sue Aguilar and seconded by Council Member
Michelle Erpenbach to adopt said Resolution for Item 39.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, James Entenman, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison,
Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., Vernon Brown, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE NEW COUNCIL MEMBER FROM
THE NORTHWEST DISTRICT.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
That it appoints Dean Karsky as the Council Member from the Northwest
District in the City of Sioux Falls. Such Council Member shall serve until the
next regularly scheduled election in April 2012.
Pursuant to SDCL 9-19-13, this resolution is declared to be for the support of the
municipal government. It shall therefore become effective upon first publication.
Mayor Huether returned to chair the remainder of the meeting.
40. Swearing in Ceremony performed by Honorable Larry E. Long, Second Judicial
Circuit Court Judge
Council Member Karsky joined the meeting at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Council Member Dean Karsky and seconded by Council Member
Michelle Erpenbach to adjourn at 9:00 p.m.
Vote to adjourn: Roll Call: Yeses, James Entenman, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison,
Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., Vernon Brown, Dean Karsky, 8. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
Jamie L. Palmer, CMC
Assistant City Clerk
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Agenda
City of Sioux Falls Council Meeting
Agenda
Carnegie Town Hall, 235 West 10th Street
REGULAR MEETING OF Monday, April 4, 2011 at 7:00 PM
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT/ABSENT
Council Member Sue Aguilar
Council Member Kenny Anderson Jr.
Council Member Vernon Brown
Council Member Jim Entenman
Council Member Michelle Erpenbach
Council Member Greg Jamison
Council Member Rex Rolfing
Mayor Mike T. Huether
INVOCATION
● Pastor Al Peratt Sr., Volunteers of America, Dakotas
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATIONS
● National Public Health Week, April 4-10, 2011
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
MINUTES
● Informational Meeting of Monday, March 21, 2011, at 4:00 p.m.
● City Council Meeting of Monday, March 21, 2011, at 7:00 p.m.
● Informational Meeting of Monday, March 28, 2011, at 4:00 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. A communication was received from Tom DeVaney requesting permission to
consume, but not sell wine, liquor and beer at the Old Courthouse Museum, 200
West Sixth Street, on Saturday, May 21, 2011, from 5:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. for a
wedding reception.
2. A communication was received from South Dakota Association for the Education
of Young Children/South Dakota Head Start Association stating their intent to sell
raffle tickets from April 14, 2011 to April 16, 2011, for an outdoor classroom
learning kit (valued at $500.00). Tickets will be $1.00 for one or $3.00 for five.
Proceeds are to be used to support each association.
3. A communication was received from Augustana College Deaf Awareness stating
their intent to sell raffle tickets April 8-9, 2011, for gift cards from local
businesses (highest value of a card is $10.00). Tickets will be $1.00 each or free
with a donation of 3 canned goods. All proceeds will be donated to Children's Inn.
4. A communication was received from Presentation Sisters stating their intent to
conduct a 50/50 Cinco De Mayo raffle on April 30, 2011. Tickets will be $5.00
for one or $10.00 for three. Half of proceeds will be awarded to one winner and
the other half is to be used for Caminando Juntos (Presentation Sisters ministry
with Latino populations in Sioux Falls, SD).
APPLICATIONS
The following abatements were recommended for approval by the Director of
Equalization and the State's Attorney's Office for Minnehaha County; and the City
Attorney for Sioux Falls:
5. Megan and Betty Melloon, 6301 W. Misty Glen Pl., for 2010 property taxes in the
amount of $257.48. A fire occurred on May 25, 2010 and the property owners are
requesting an abatement for the days structure was gone.
NOTICE OF HEARINGS
Set a hearing date for Monday, April 11, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. on Item 6:
6. Special One-Day Liquor License for Washington Pavilion Management Inc.,
Washington Pavilion of Arts & Science, 301 South Main Avenue, for the
Turnabout Performance on April 17, 2011, and authorize publication of notice on
04-01-11 to set the hearing date.
Set a hearing date for Monday, April 18, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. on Items 7 through 24:
7. New 2010-11 Retail Malt Beverage License for Bonito Guadalajara Inc., Bonito
Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant, to be operated at 1010 North Minnesota Avenue
(full service restaurant; CUP not required).
8. New 2011 Retail Wine License for Bonito Guadalajara Inc., Bonito Guadalajara
Mexican Restaurant, to be operated at 1010 North Minnesota Avenue (full service
restaurant; CUP not required).
9. Transfer of a 2011 Retail Liquor License from Sioux Falls Ventures LLC,
Boston’s the Gourmet Pizza, 3202 East Tenth Street, to Overtime Inc., Overtime
Sports Grill & Bar, to be operated at 4529 East 26th Street, including video lottery
terminals (full service restaurant; CUP not required).
10. Rescind 2010-11 Retail Malt Beverage License issued to Overtime Inc., Overtime
Sports Grill & Bar, 4529 East 26th Street.
11. Rescind 2011 Retail Wine License issued to Overtime Inc., Overtime Sports Grill
& Bar, 4529 East 26th Street.
12. Transfer of a 2011 Package Liquor License from Selamta Mini Mart LLC, Selamta
Mini Mart, 812 East Tenth Street, to Almaz Fisha and Amare Walle, Walia
Convenience Store, to be operated at 812 East Tenth Street.
13. Transfer of a 2010-11 Retail Malt Beverage License from Jan Wood, Falls
Overlook Café, 825 North Weber Avenue, to Utopia LLC, Falls Overlook Café, to
be operated at 825 North Weber Avenue (full service restaurant; CUP not
required).
14. Transfer of a 2011 Retail Wine License from Jan Wood, Falls Overlook Café, 825
North Weber Avenue, to Utopia LLC, Falls Overlook Café, to be operated at 825
North Weber Avenue (full service restaurant; CUP not required).
15. Transfer of a 2011 Package Liquor License from I-90 Fuel Services Inc., JJ’s
Wine, Spirits & Cigars, 4810 South Western Avenue, to TSlat Inc., JJ’s Wine,
Spirits & Cigars, to be operated at 4810 South Western Avenue.
16. Special One-Day Liquor License for Philanthropy Promotions Inc., J&L Harley
Davidson, for Hot Harley Nights, on July 9, 2011, in the tent area at Falls Park
West (park area north of the Sioux Falls Park and Recreation Office leading to
Falls Park along Phillips Avenue) with a north boundary of Falls Park Drive, south
boundary to 8th Street, east boundary is to the chain link fence on the east side of
the park (the street will be closed on 6th Street from Dakota to Weber Avenues),
and the west boundary of Dakota Avenue.
17. Special One-Day Liquor License requests for Great Bear Recreation Park Inc.,
Great Bear Recreation Park, to be operated at 5901 East Rice Street, for wedding
receptions on April 29, July 16, and August 27, 2011.
18. Special One-Day Liquor License for the Sanford Health Foundation to be held at
the Sanford Center, 2301 East 60th Street North, for the 2011 Sanford Children’s
Gala on August 20, 2011.
19. Special One-Day Liquor Licenses requests for Hy-Vee Inc., All Occasions by Hy-
Vee, to be operated at the Delbridge Museum of Natural History, 805 South
Kiwanis Avenue, for wedding receptions on the following dates: June 18 and 25,
July 2, August 6, 20, and 27, September 3, 10, 17, and 24, and October 8, 2011.
20. Special One-Day Malt Beverage and Special One-Day Wine Licenses for the
Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation to be held at the Avera Cancer Institute,
1000 East 23rd Street, for a SFACF Fundraising Event on May 5, 2011.
21. Special One-Day Malt Beverage and Special One-Day Wine Licenses for the
Make-A-Wish Foundation of South Dakota to be operated at the 8th and Railroad
Center, 401 East 8th Street, on the east side of the center including the parking
area, for a fundraising event on September 17, 2011.
22. Special One-Day Malt Beverage and Special One-Day Wine License requests for
Downtown Sioux Falls for the Downtown Block Party at the East Bank at the 8th
and Railroad parking lot, 401 East 8th Street, on June 3, July 1, and August 5,
2011; and Hot Summer Nites on Phillips Avenue from 9th to 14th Streets; Main
Avenue from 10th to 13th Streets, 12th Street from Main to Phillips Avenues, 11th
Street from Dakota to Mall Avenues, and 10th Street from Main to Mall Avenues,
on July 13, 2011.
23. Special One-Day Malt Beverage and Special One Day Wine Licenses for the El
Riad Shriners, El Riad Mosque, to be operated on Main Avenue from 10th to 13th
Streets; Phillips Avenue from 9th to 14th Streets; 1st Ave from 11th to 13th Streets;
10th Street from Main to Mall Avenues; 11th Street from Dakota to Mall Avenues;
12th Street from Main to First Avenues; and 13th Street from Dakota to 1st
Avenues, for Automania on June 24, 2011.
24. Special One-Day Wine License for the American Civil Liberties Union to be
operated at the Old Courthouse Museum, 200 West Sixth Street, for a fundraiser
on April 22, 2011.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA
PUBLIC INPUT
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
25. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
REZONING PROPERTY AT 700 N. MAIN AVE. FROM THE C-2, GENERAL
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO THE C-3, CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT,
PETITION NO. 2011-01-12, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. (The Planning Commission recommends
approval.)
Sponsor: Mayor/Planning and Building Services
26. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, A
MAJOR AMENDMENT, PETITION NO. 2011-01-11 TO CHAPTER 15.45.070,
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS, AT 3400 W. 69TH ST. AMENDING
THE 69TH & LOUISE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT SUBAREA
REGULATIONS. (The Planning Commission recommends approval.)
Sponsor: Mayor/Planning and Building Services
27. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
CORRECTING CLERICAL ERRORS IN CERTAIN REZONING
ORDINANCES. (The Planning Commission recommends approval.)
Sponsor: Mayor/Planning and Building Services
28. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
AMENDING THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY REVISING
PUBLIC HEARING STANDARDS AND FEES. (The Planning Commission
recommends approval.)
Sponsor: Mayor/Planning and Building Services
Set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Monday, April 11, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. for Item
29 and 30:
29. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
AMENDING THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY AMENDING
SECTION 2-35, POWERS OF THE MAYOR, AND SECTION 2-37,
ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION OF CITY DEPARTMENTS.
Sponsor: City Council/Anderson Jr. and Erpenbach
30. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD
SUPPLEMENTING THE 2011 BUDGET BY PROVIDING APPROPRIATIONS
AND THE MEANS OF FINANCING FOR THE CONVENTION AND
VISITORS BUREAU BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT.
Sponsor: City Council/Entenman and Aguilar
Set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Monday, April 18, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. for Item
31 and 32:
31. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
AMENDING THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY REVISING
SEWER UTILITY RATES AND CHARGES AS FOUND IN CHAPTER 41
“UTILITIES.” (Rate changes effective July 1, 2011)
Sponsor: Mayor/Public Works
32. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
AMENDING THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY REVISING
SEWER UTILITY RATES AND CHARGES AS FOUND IN CHAPTER 41
“UTILITIES.” (Rate Changes Effective January 1, 2012)
Sponsor: Mayor/Public Works
HEARINGS AND RESOLUTIONS
33. A RESOLUTION INCLUDING CERTAIN CONTIGUOUS TERRITORY
WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS,
SOUTH DAKOTA - ANNEXATION 2011-02-01 57TH STREET AND SD
HIGHWAY 11, HARMODON PARK.
Sponsor: Mayor/Planning and Building Services
34. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A
MASTER ENERGY PROCESSING SERVICES PURCHASE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS AND POET BIOMASS, LLC, A
SOUTH DAKOTA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.
Sponsor: Mayor/Public Works
35. A RESOLUTION CHANGING TWO STREET ASSESSMENTS.
Sponsor: Mayor/Attorney for Engineering
36. A RESOLUTION CANCELING INTEREST AND PENALTY ON AN
INSTALLMENT OF STREET ASSESSMENT.
Sponsor: Mayor/Attorney for Engineering
REPORT OF OFFICERS/BOARDS/COMMITTEES/TRANFERS OF
UNENCUMBERED APPROPRIATION BALANCES AMONG PROGRAMS WITHIN
A DEPARTMENT OR ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT AS PROVIDED IN THE SIOUX
FALLS CITY CHARTER SECTION 5.07(d)
37. REPORT OF MARCH 26, 2011, INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT FOR
TOTALED PICKUP (PARKS & RECREATION).
38. REPORT OF MARCH 28, 2011, NOTICE OF TRANSFERS OF
APPROPRIATIONS WITHIN MAJOR ORGANIZATIONAL UNITS.
NEW BUSINESS
39. A RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE NEW COUNCIL MEMBER FROM THE
NORTHWEST DISTRICT.
Sponsor: City Council/Jamison and Aguilar
40. Swearing in Ceremony performed by Honorable Larry E. Long, Second Judicial
Circuit Court Judge
The City Council may include other such business as may come before this body.
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