City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingSioux Falls, SD · December 5, 2011
Minutes
City of Sioux Falls Council Meeting
Minutes
Carnegie Town Hall, 235 West 10th Street
REGULAR MEETING OF Monday, December 5, 2011, at 7:00 PM
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT/ABSENT OFFICIAL AGENDA
PRESENT ABSENT
Council Member Vernon Brown
Council Member James Entenman
Council Member Michelle Erpenbach
Council Member Greg Jamison
Council Member Dean Karsky
Council Member Rex Rolfing
Council Member Sue Aguilar
Council Member Kenny Anderson Jr.
Mayor Mike T. Huether
INVOCATION
Pastor Timothy Fountain, Church of the Good Shepherd
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
RECOGNITION/AWARDS
The V.L. Crusinberry Award was presented to Janson Exner.
The Jeanne Fullenkamp Management Excellence Award was presented to Richard
Miller.
The Safety Award was presented to Bob Kappel and Matthew Gedney.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Sue Aguilar and seconded by Council Member
Kenny Anderson Jr. to approve the Consent Agenda.
Vote to approve: Roll Call: Yeses, Vernon Brown, James Entenman, Michelle
Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr.,
8. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
MINUTES
Informational Meeting of Monday, November 21, 2011, at 4:00 p.m.
Joint City Council/Minnehaha County Meeting of Monday, November 21, 2011, at 5:30 p.m.
City Council Meeting of Monday, November 21, 2011, at 7:00 p.m.
Informational Meeting of Monday, November 28, 2011, at 4:00 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Approval of Contracts/Agreements on November 28, 2011 memo.
Sponsor: Mayor/Finance
2. Report of Requests for Quotes for Fuel dated: November 15, 2011: Diesel #2
Clear; 7500 Gallons; Harms Oil (3.7900); CHS, Inc., Howes Oil and Midwest
Oil, all no bids. Bid awarded to Harms Oil.
Sponsor: Mayor/Finance
3. Report of Requests for Quotes for Fuel dated: November 17, 2011: Unleaded
Ethanol; 400 Gallons; Midway Service (3.0450); Howes Oil (3.1090); Midwest
Oil, no bid. Bid awarded to Midway Service. Winter Mix 50/50 #1 & #2 Dyed
Diesel; 500 Gallons; Midway Service (3.76); Howes Oil (3.8490); Midwest Oil
(3.849). Bid awarded to Midway Service.
Sponsor: Mayor/Finance
4. Report of Requests for Quotes for Fuel dated: November 21, 2011; Diesel (#1 and
#2 Blend); 700 Gallons; Midway Service ($2684.50); Howe's Oil and Palisades
Oil, no bids. Bid awarded to: Midway Service.
Sponsor: Mayor/Finance
5. A communication was received from the Sioux Empire Baseball Association
stating their intent to sell raffle tickets from January 2, 2012 until May 14, 2012
for one grand prize of $1000.00 or 20 individual prizes of $50.00 each. Tickets
will be sold for $5.00 each. The proceeds will benefit the Sioux Empire Baseball
Association in providing a quality youth baseball program in Sioux Falls.
Sponsor: SDCL 22-25-25
APPLICATIONS
6. Special One-Day Liquor License request for Washington Pavilion Management
Inc., Washington Pavilion, 301 South Main Avenue, for a wedding reception on
December 17, 2011.
Sponsor: Mayor/Attorney
7. Various Retail Liquor, Package Liquor, and Retail Wine License renewals for
2012 to be operated at various locations in the City of Sioux Falls, SD, identified
as Exhibit C.
Sponsor: Mayor/Attorney
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:
8. James Madsen, 2605 E. 12th Street, for 2010 property taxes in the amount of
$657.97. The amount requested is the difference between the elderly freeze and
non elderly freeze.
Sponsor: Attorney/SDCL 10-18-1
9. Augustana College Association, for 2010 property taxes in the amount of
$2099.27. The Minnehaha County Commissioners granted this parcel tax exempt
status during the 2011 County Board process. Taxpayer is now requesting an
abatement for the time owned in 2010.
Sponsor: Attorney/SDCL 10-18-1
NOTICE OF HEARINGS
Set a date of hearing for Monday, December 19, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. on Items 10 through
12:
10. New 2012 Retail Liquor License for Empire Restaurants Inc., The Encore at
Empire Place, to be operated at 4200 West Empire Place, including Sunday Sales,
effective January 1, 2012, with the Conditional Use Permit (2011-09-05) being
approved on 10-05-11.
Sponsor: Mayor/Attorney
11. Special One-Day Liquor License request for MDC Boosters (nonprofit
organization) to be operated at the Old Courthouse Museum, 200 West Sixth
Street, for a Dance Club Fundraiser on February 11, 2012.
Sponsor: Mayor/Attorney
12. Various Package Liquor License renewals for 2012 to be operated at various
locations in the City of Sioux Falls, SD, identified as Exhibit D, which includes
those with underage sales violations in the past 12 months.
Sponsor: Mayor/Attorney
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member James Entenman and seconded by Council
Member Dean Karsky to approve the Regular Agenda.
Vote to approve: Roll Call: Yeses, Vernon Brown, James Entenman, Michelle
Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr.,
8. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
PUBLIC INPUT
Theresa Stehly spoke about the recent Neighborhood Summit and the Urban
Agriculture Task Force.
John Michaels spoke about the Urban Agriculture Task Force.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
13. Transfer of a 2011-12 Retail Malt Beverage License from Coco Palace LLC,
Coco Palace, 2530 South Louise Avenue, to Li Zhu Xiu Ying LLC, Coco Palace
Two, to be operated at 2530 South Louise Avenue (full service restaurant; CUP
not required).
Sponsor: Mayor/Attorney
14. Transfer of a 2011 Retail Wine License from Coco Palace LLC, Coco Palace,
2530 South Louise Avenue, to Li Zhu Xiu Ying LLC, Coco Palace Two, to be
operated at 2530 South Louise Avenue (full service restaurant; CUP not
required).
Sponsor: Mayor/Attorney
A motion was made by Council Member Vernon Brown and seconded by Council
Member James Entenman to approve Items 13 and 14, with one vote.
Vote to approve: Roll Call: Yeses, Vernon Brown, James Entenman, Michelle
Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr.,
8. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
15. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
REZONING PROPERTY AT 611 S. DAKOTA AVE. FROM THE C-2,
GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO THE RA-2, RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT, PETITION NO. 2011-10-09 AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. (The Planning Commission
recommends approval.)
Sponsor: Mayor/Planning and Building Services
A motion was made by Council Member James Entenman and seconded by Council
Member Michelle Erpenbach to adopt said Ordinance 91-11.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Vernon Brown, James Entenman, Michelle Erpenbach,
Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., 8. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
16. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, A
MAJOR AMENDMENT, PETITION NO. 2011-10-05 TO CHAPTER 15.45.070,
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS, AT THE NE CORNER OF 60TH
ST. N. AND N. GRANITE LANE. (The Planning Commission recommends
approval.)
Sponsor: Mayor/Planning and Building Services
A motion was made by Council Member Michelle Erpenbach and seconded by Council
Member Greg Jamison to adopt said Ordinance 93-11.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Vernon Brown, James Entenman, Michelle Erpenbach,
Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., 8. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
17. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
REZONING PROPERTY AT S. WESTERN AVE. AND W. 95TH ST. FROM
THE AG, AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO THE RS-2, RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT; THE S, INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT; AND THE RC,
RECREATION/CONSERVATION DISTRICT, PETITION NO. 2011-10-06
AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX
FALLS. (The Planning Commission recommends approval.)
Sponsor: Mayor/Planning and Building Services
A motion was made by Council Member Vernon Brown and seconded by Council
Member Dean Karsky to adopt said Ordinance 92-11.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Vernon Brown, James Entenman, Michelle Erpenbach,
Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., 8. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
Councilor Anderson Jr. left the meeting at this time.
Set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Monday, December 12, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. on
Item 18:
18. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
AMENDING THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY AMENDING
CHAPTER 14 “ELECTIONS” BY PROVIDING A RUNOFF ELECTION
THREE WEEKS AFTER THE ANNUAL CITY ELECTION.
Sponsor: City Council/Aguilar and Anderson Jr.
A motion was made by Council Member Sue Aguilar and seconded by Council Member
Michelle Erpenbach to set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Monday, December 12,
2011, at 7:00 p.m. on Item 18.
Vote to set a date: Roll Call: Yeses, Vernon Brown, James Entenman, Michelle
Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
Councilor Anderson Jr. returned to the meeting at this time.
Set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Monday, December 19, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. on
Item 19:
19. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY ADDING
ONE LEGAL DESCRIPTION TO SECTION 39-82A, PROVIDING FOR
RURAL SERVICE DISTRICT LANDS.
Sponsor: Mayor/Planning and Building Services
A motion was made by Council Member Dean Karsky and seconded by Council Member
James Entenman to set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Monday, December 19,
2011, at 7:00 p.m. on Item 19.
Vote to set a date: Roll Call: Yeses, Vernon Brown, James Entenman, Michelle
Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr.,
8. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
HEARINGS AND RESOLUTIONS
20. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY PLAN OF THE HARRISBURG SCHOOL'S ADDITION. (The
Planning Commission recommends approval.)
Sponsor: Mayor/Planning and Building Services
A motion was made by Council Member Kenny Anderson Jr. and seconded by Council
Member Greg Jamison to adopt said Resolution 101-11.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Vernon Brown, James Entenman, Michelle Erpenbach,
Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., 8. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 101-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY
PLAN OF THE HARRISBURG SCHOOL’S ADDITION.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
That the preliminary plan of the Harrisburg School Addition to the City of Sioux Falls, Lincoln
County, SD, is hereby approved, and the City Clerk of the City of Sioux Falls is hereby directed
to endorse on such plan a copy of this resolution and certify the same thereon.
Date adopted: 12/05/11.
Mike T. Huether
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sue Roust
City Clerk
21. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR
THE MAIN STREET BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT IN THE CITY
OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA.
Sponsor: Mayor/Community Development
A motion was made by Council Member Vernon Brown and seconded by Council
Member James Entenman to adopt said Resolution 102-11.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Vernon Brown, James Entenman, Michelle Erpenbach,
Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., 8. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 102-11
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE MAIN
STREET BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT IN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS,
SOUTH DAKOTA.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
Section 1. That the special assessment roll for the Main Street Business Improvement District in
the City of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is hereby approved, and the assessment as set out in said
special assessment roll approved this date is hereby levied against the property described therein
and becomes a lien against such property upon filing of said special assessment roll in the City
Finance Office.
Section 2. Said assessment may be paid in one annual installment based on the assessed
valuations of the property adjusted each year and shall be collected under Plan One—Collection
by County Treasurer as provided in SDCL 9-43.
Date adopted: 12/5/11.
Mike T. Huether
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sue Roust
Interim City Clerk
NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS
Notice is hereby given that assessments levied under the above resolution will become due and
payable at the office of the County Treasurer in one installment, together with interest for the
quarterly rate each year in accordance with SDCL 9-43. The first installment, with interest, will
become due with general taxes and will be payable at the County Treasurer’s Office on
January 1, 2013.
Notice is further given that the special assessment roll approved in the above resolution was filed
with the City Finance Office on the 5th day of December 2011, and that the whole of said
assessment may be paid without interest to the City Finance Office on or before 30 days after
said filing.
Sue Roust
Interim City Clerk
22. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS AND LOCAL 519
OF THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND
MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES.
Sponsor: Mayor/Human Resources
A motion was made by Council Member Michelle Erpenbach and seconded by Council
Member Sue Aguilar to adopt said Resolution 103-11.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Vernon Brown, James Entenman, Michelle Erpenbach,
Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., 8. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 103-11
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS AND LOCAL 519 OF THE AMERICAN
FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
1. That the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Sioux Falls and Local 519
of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees providing for
terms and conditions of employment for general nonmanagement employees for the period
from January 1, 2012, through December 31, 2013, is hereby approved by the City
Council.
2. That the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement shall become
effective January 1, 2012.
Date adopted: 12/5/11.
Mike T. Huether
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sue Roust
Interim City Clerk
23. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS AND POLICE
OFFICERS AND SERGEANTS SIOUX FALLS FRATERNAL ORDER OF
POLICE LODGE NO. 1 L.C.
Sponsor: Mayor/Human Resources
A motion was made by Council Member Vernon Brown and seconded by Council
Member Michelle Erpenbach to adopt said Resolution 104-11.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Vernon Brown, James Entenman, Michelle Erpenbach,
Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., 8. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 104-11
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS AND POLICE OFFICERS AND SERGEANTS
SIOUX FALLS FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE LODGE NO. 1 L.C.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
1. That the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Sioux Falls and Lodge
No. 1 L.C., Sioux Falls Fraternal Order of Police, providing for terms and conditions
of employment for all Police Officers and Police Sergeants for the period from January
1, 2012, through December 31, 2013, is hereby approved by the City Council.
2. That all terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement shall become
effective January 1, 2012.
Date adopted: 12/5/11.
Mike T. Huether
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sue Roust
Interim City Clerk
24. A RESOLUTION NAMING THE WESTSIDE BRANCH LIBRARY THE
“PRAIRIE WEST BRANCH LIBRARY.”
Sponsor: Mayor/Siouxland Libraries
A motion was made by Council Member Dean Karsky and seconded by Council Member
Kenny Anderson Jr. to adopt said Resolution 105-11.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Vernon Brown, James Entenman, Michelle Erpenbach,
Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., 8. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 105-11
A RESOLUTION NAMING THE WESTSIDE BRANCH LIBRARY THE “PRAIRIE WEST
BRANCH LIBRARY.”
WHEREAS, the Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation Board approved the Library and Memorial
Park Master Plan on October 18, 2011; and
WHEREAS, the Siouxland Libraries Board of Trustees appointed a selection committee to
solicit name suggestions for the new westside branch library; and
WHEREAS, public input was solicited at all branch locations, through public input gatherings,
and on the Siouxland Libraries website; and
WHEREAS, the selection committee recommended to the Siouxland Libraries Board the names
of Prairie West Branch Library and Memorial Park Branch Library; and
WHEREAS, on November 9, 2011, the Siouxland Libraries Board unanimously approved a
recommendation to the City Council to name the westside branch Prairie West Branch Library;
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2-71 of the Revised Ordinances of Sioux Falls, South Dakota,
the following criteria shall be considered: (1) whether the name is suitable; (2) if any benefit to
the City; and (3) the subject of the naming; and
WHEREAS, the City desires, based on all of the criteria listed above, that the westside branch
library be named Prairie West Branch Library;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
That the westside branch library located at 7630 W. 26th St. is hereby named Prairie West
Branch Library.
Date adopted: 12/5/11.
Mike T. Huether
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sue Roust
Interim City Clerk
25. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS TO
GRATUITOUSLY TRANSFER TO THE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY THE LIVE
ANIMAL COLLECTION LOCATED AT THE GREAT PLAINS ZOO &
DELBRIDGE MUSEUM.
Sponsor: Mayor/Parks and Recreation
A motion was made by Council Member Michelle Erpenbach and seconded by Council
Member James Entenman to adopt said Resolution 106-11.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Vernon Brown, James Entenman, Michelle Erpenbach,
Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., 8. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 106-11
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS TO GRATUITOUSLY
TRANSFER TO THE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY THE LIVE ANIMAL COLLECTION
LOCATED AT THE GREAT PLAINS ZOO & DELBRIDGE MUSEUM.
WHEREAS, the Great Plains Zoo & Delbridge Museum of Natural History (the “Zoo and
Museum”), which is managed by the Zoological Society of Sioux Falls (the “Society”) pursuant
to a Management Agreement between the City of Sioux Falls (the “City”) and the Society (the
“Management Agreement”), is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (the
“AZA”);
WHEREAS, the Society has agreed to maintain such accreditation during the length of the
Management Agreement;
WHEREAS, the AZA has detailed accreditation requirements and policies, including the AZA
Animal Acquisition-Disposition Policy (attached), which requires that all live animal
acquisitions and dispositions be done in accordance with detailed rules requiring expertise in
animal management and that all acquisitions and dispositions be under the final authority of the
chief executive officer or director of the managing institution;
WHEREAS, the Society, in conjunction with its zoo colleagues through the AZA, holds the
professional expertise to determine the logistical, medical, and conservation program outcomes
for the animals;
WHEREAS, the South Dakota state surplus laws do not make it practical for the City to maintain
ownership of the live animal collection while the Society manages the Zoo and Museum given
its requirements to have the governing body approve each live animal transfer before an
exchange can be made;
WHEREAS, the number, complexity, and industry-specific nature of these transactions would
become burdensome to the City to execute in a timely and appropriate manner;
WHEREAS, the City of Sioux Falls declares as surplus the live animal collection located at the
Zoo and Museum as it exists on the date of this Resolution to assist the Society’s ability to
comply with AZA accreditation standards and policies; and
WHEREAS, the Society finds it desirable to acquire and own the above existing live animal
collection during the time that the Society manages the Zoo and Museum;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
That the gratuitous transfer of the live animal collection as it exists on the date of this Resolution
by the City of Sioux Falls to the Society, to be held and managed by the Society pursuant to the
terms of the Management Agreement during the time the Society manages the Zoo and Museum,
is hereby approved.
Date adopted: 12/5/11.
Mike T. Huether
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sue Roust
Interim City Clerk
26. A RESOLUTION CREATING TAX INCREMENTAL DISTRICT NUMBER
TWELVE, CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, AND TERMINATING TAX
INCREMENTAL DISTRICT NUMBER EIGHT, CITY OF SIOUX FALLS.
Sponsor: Mayor/Community Development
A motion was made by Council Member James Entenman and seconded by Council
Member Sue Aguilar to adopt said Resolution 107-11.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Vernon Brown, James Entenman, Michelle Erpenbach,
Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., 8. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 107-11
A RESOLUTION CREATING TAX INCREMENTAL DISTRICT NUMBER TWELVE, CITY
OF SIOUX FALLS, AND TERMINATING TAX INCREMENTAL DISTRICT NUMBER
EIGHT, CITY OF SIOUX FALLS.
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has recommended the creation of Tax Incremental
District Number Twelve, City of Sioux Falls (“TIF 12”), and has submitted a proposed project
plan for TIF 12; and
WHEREAS, the City of Sioux Falls has the authority, pursuant to SDCL § 11-9-2(1), to create
TIF 12 and define its boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the property within TIF 12 meets the qualifications and criteria set forth in
SDCL 11-9; and
WHEREAS, the City of Sioux Falls created Tax Incremental District Number Eight, City of
Sioux Falls (“TIF 8”), on April 2, 2007; and
WHEREAS, the City of Sioux Falls has the authority, pursuant to SDCL 11-9-46, to dissolve
TIF 8 after making provision for payment of all project costs, grants, and all tax incremental
bonds of TIF 8; and
WHEREAS, the City of Sioux Falls is making provision for payment of all project costs, grants,
and tax incremental bonds of TIF 8, if any, through the creation and project plan of TIF 12;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
That:
1. Declaration of Necessity and Enhancement. The City Council declares the necessity for the
creation of TIF 12 pursuant to SDCL Chapter 11-9. Further, the City finds that the
improvement of the area is likely to enhance significantly the value of substantially all of
the other real property in TIF 12.
2. Findings of Blight. The City Council finds that more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the
property in TIF 12 is a blighted area as defined in SDCL 11-9.
3. Findings of Maximum Percentage of Tax Incremental Districts. The aggregate assessed
value of the taxable property in TIF 12, plus all other tax incremental districts, does not
exceed ten percent (10%) of the total assessed valuation of the city.
4. Creation of District. There is hereby created, pursuant to SDCL Chapter 11-9, TIF 12.
TIF 12 is hereby created on the day this resolution becomes effective, which shall be
20 days after publication.
5. Designation of District Boundaries. TIF 12 shall have boundaries as shown and described
on Exhibit A.
6. Compliance with Comprehensive Plan. Projects within TIF 12 must comply with the City’s
adopted 2035 Growth Management Plan and all other appropriate plans and regulations.
7. Termination of TIF 8. The existence of TIF 8 is hereby terminated concurrently with the
creation of TIF 12. Termination of TIF 8 will only become effective upon creation of
TIF 12.
Date adopted: 12/5/11.
Mike T. Huether
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sue Roust
Interim City Clerk
27. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROJECT PLAN FOR TAX
INCREMENTAL DISTRICT NUMBER TWELVE, CITY OF SIOUX FALLS.
Sponsor: Mayor/Community Development
A motion was made by Council Member Michelle Erpenbach and seconded by Council
Member Kenny Anderson Jr. to adopt said Resolution 108-11.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Vernon Brown, James Entenman, Michelle Erpenbach,
Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., 8. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 108-11
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROJECT PLAN FOR TAX INCREMENTAL
DISTRICT NUMBER TWELVE, CITY OF SIOUX FALLS.
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission recommended approval of the project plan for Tax
Incremental District Number Twelve, City of Sioux Falls (the “District”), which identifies
certain development activities and public improvements to be undertaken by the City or private
developers and which will be paid for, in whole or in part, from the collection of tax increment
revenues derived from the District; and
WHEREAS, the tax increment project plan is both economically feasible and in conformity with
the adopted 2015 Downtown Plan and the adopted Sioux Falls 2035 Growth Management Plan;
and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that project costs, less the finance costs, in the plan will be
expended prior to December 5, 2016, unless amended by proper City approval;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
That the project plan for the District is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
That pursuant to SDCL 11-9-34, the Mayor is authorized to enter into and execute all necessary
tax incremental bonds, contracts, and agreements for the implementation of the District project
plan.
Date adopted: 12/5/11.
Mike T. Huether
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sue Roust
Interim City Clerk
REPORT OF OFFICERS/BOARDS/COMMITTEES/TRANSFERS OF
UNENCUMBERED APPROPRIATION BALANCES AMONG PROGRAMS
WITHIN A DEPARTMENT OR ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT AS PROVIDED IN THE
SIOUX FALLS CITY CHARTER SECTION 5.07(d)
28. REPORT OF THE NOVEMBER 28, 2011, NOTICE OF TRANSFERS OF
APPROPRIATIONS WITHIN MAJOR ORGANIZATIONAL UNITS.
Sponsor: Mayor/Finance
NEW BUSINESS
29. EXTENSION OF CONTRACT 06-0071 MANAGEMENT AND OPERATING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
AND WASHINGTON PAVILION MANAGEMENT, INC.
Sponsor: Mayor/Community Development
A motion was made by Council Member James Entenman and seconded by Council
Member Vernon Brown to approve said Extension of Contract 06-0071.
Vote to approve: Roll Call: Yeses, Vernon Brown, James Entenman, Michelle
Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr.,
8. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
30. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA,
AND THE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SIOUX FALLS FOR
MANAGEMENT OF THE GREAT PLAINS ZOO & DELBRIDGE MUSEUM.
Sponsor: Mayor/Parks and Recreation
A motion was made by Council Member Vernon Brown and seconded by Council
Member Sue Aguilar to approve said Agreement.
A motion was made by Council Member Michelle Erpenbach and seconded by Council
Member Vernon Brown to amend by striking the comma immediately following the
word Society in subsection 3.4(d).
Vote to amend: Roll Call: Yeses, Vernon Brown, James Entenman, Michelle Erpenbach,
Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., 8. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
Vote to approve, as amended: Roll Call: Yeses, Vernon Brown, James Entenman,
Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny
Anderson Jr., 8. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Council Member James Entenman and seconded by Council
Member Michelle Erpenbach to adjourn at 9:35 p.m.
Vote to adjourn: Roll Call: Yeses, Vernon Brown, James Entenman, Michelle
Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr.,
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, December 5, 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 Dean Karsky
Council Member Rex Rolfing
Mayor Mike T. Huether
INVOCATION
● Pastor Timothy Fountain, Church of the Good Shepherd
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
RECOGNITION/AWARDS
● V.L. Crusinberry Award
● Jeanne Fullenkamp Management Excellence Award
● Safety Award
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
MINUTES
● Informational Meeting of Monday, November 21, 2011, at 4:00 p.m.
● Joint City Council/Minnehaha County Meeting of Monday, November 21, 2011, at 5:30 p.m.
● City Council Meeting of Monday, November 21, 2011, at 7:00 p.m.
● Informational Meeting of Monday, November 28, 2011, at 4:00 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Approval of Contracts/Agreements on November 28, 2011 memo.
Sponsor: Mayor/Finance
2. Report of Requests for Quotes for Fuel dated: November 15, 2011: Diesel #2
Clear; 7500 Gallons; Harms Oil (3.7900); CHS, Inc., Howes Oil and Midwest Oil,
all no bids. Bid awarded to Harms Oil.
Sponsor: Mayor/Finance
3. Report of Requests for Quotes for Fuel dated: November 17, 2011: Unleaded
Ethanol; 400 Gallons; Midway Service (3.0450); Howes Oil (3.1090); Midwest
Oil, no bid. Bid awarded to Midway Service. Winter Mix 50/50 #1 & #2 Dyed
Diesel; 500 Gallons; Midway Service (3.76); Howes Oil (3.8490); Midwest Oil
(3.849). Bid awarded to Midway Service.
Sponsor: Mayor/Finance
4. Report of Requests for Quotes for Fuel dated: November 21, 2011; Diesel (#1 and
#2 Blend); 700 Gallons; Midway Service ($2684.50); Howe's Oil and Palisades
Oil, no bids. Bid awarded to: Midway Service.
Sponsor: Mayor/Finance
5. A communication was received from the Sioux Empire Baseball Association
stating their intent to sell raffle tickets from January 2, 2012 until May 14, 2012
for one grand prize of $1000.00 or 20 individual prizes of $50.00 each. Tickets
will be sold for $5.00 each. The proceeds will benefit the Sioux Empire Baseball
Association in providing a quality youth baseball program in Sioux Falls.
Sponsor: SDCL 22-25-25
APPLICATIONS
6. Special One-Day Liquor License request for Washington Pavilion Management
Inc., Washington Pavilion, 301 South Main Avenue, for a wedding reception on
December 17, 2011.
Sponsor: Mayor/Attorney
7. Various Retail Liquor, Package Liquor, and Retail Wine License renewals for
2012 to be operated at various locations in the City of Sioux Falls, SD, identified
as Exhibit C.
Sponsor: Mayor/Attorney
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:
8. James Madsen, 2605 E. 12th Street, for 2010 property taxes in the amount of
$657.97. The amount requested is the difference between the elderly freeze and
non elderly freeze.
Sponsor: Attorney/SDCL 10-18-1
9. Augustana College Association, for 2010 property taxes in the amount of
$2099.27. The Minnehaha County Commissioners granted this parcel tax exempt
status during the 2011 County Board process. Taxpayer is now requesting
abatement for the time owned in 2010.
Sponsor: Attorney/SDCL 10-18-1
NOTICE OF HEARINGS
Set a date of hearing for Monday, December 19, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. on Items 10 through
12:
10. New 2012 Retail Liquor License for Empire Restaurants Inc., The Encore at
Empire Place, to be operated at 4200 West Empire Place, including Sunday Sales,
effective January 1, 2012, with the Conditional Use Permit (2011-09-05) being
approved on 10-05-11.
Sponsor: Mayor/Attorney
11. Special One-Day Liquor License request for MDC Boosters (nonprofit
organization) to be operated at the Old Courthouse Museum, 200 West Sixth
Street, for a Dance Club Fundraiser on February 11, 2012.
Sponsor: Mayor/Attorney
12. Various Package Liquor License renewals for 2012 to be operated at various
locations in the City of Sioux Falls, SD, identified as Exhibit D, which includes
those with underage sales violations in the past 12 months.
Sponsor: Mayor/Attorney
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA
PUBLIC INPUT
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
13. Transfer of a 2011-12 Retail Malt Beverage License from Coco Palace LLC, Coco
Palace, 2530 South Louise Avenue, to Li Zhu Xiu Ying LLC, Coco Palace Two,
to be operated at 2530 South Louise Avenue (full service restaurant; CUP not
required).
Sponsor: Mayor/Attorney
14. Transfer of a 2011 Retail Wine License from Coco Palace LLC, Coco Palace,
2530 South Louise Avenue, to Li Zhu Xiu Ying LLC, Coco Palace Two, to be
operated at 2530 South Louise Avenue (full service restaurant; CUP not required).
Sponsor: Mayor/Attorney
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
15. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
REZONING PROPERTY AT 611 S. DAKOTA AVE. FROM THE C-2,
GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO THE RA-2, RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT, PETITION NO. 2011-10-09 AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. (The Planning Commission
recommends approval.)
Sponsor: Mayor/Planning and Building Services
16. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, A
MAJOR AMENDMENT, PETITION NO. 2011-10-05 TO CHAPTER 15.45.070,
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS, AT THE NE CORNER OF 60TH
ST. N. AND N. GRANITE LANE. (The Planning Commission recommends
approval.)
Sponsor: Mayor/Planning and Building Services
17. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
REZONING PROPERTY AT S. WESTERN AVE. AND W. 95TH ST. FROM
THE AG, AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO THE RS-2, RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT; THE S, INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT; AND THE RC,
RECREATION/CONSERVATION DISTRICT, PETITION NO. 2011-10-06
AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX
FALLS. (The Planning Commission recommends approval.)
Sponsor: Mayor/Planning and Building Services
Set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Monday December 12, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. on
Item 18:
18. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
AMENDING THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY AMENDING
CHAPTER 14 “ELECTIONS” BY PROVIDING A RUNOFF ELECTION
THREE WEEKS AFTER THE ANNUAL CITY ELECTION.
Sponsor: City Council/Aguilar and Anderson Jr.
Set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Monday December 19, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. on
Item 19:
19. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY ADDING
ONE LEGAL DESCRIPTION TO SECTION 39-82A, PROVIDING FOR
RURAL SERVICE DISTRICT LANDS.
Sponsor: Mayor/Planning and Building Services
HEARINGS AND RESOLUTIONS
20. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY PLAN OF THE HARRISBURG SCHOOL'S ADDITION. (The
Planning Commission recommends approval.)
Sponsor: Mayor/Planning and Building Services
21. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR
THE MAIN STREET BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT IN THE CITY
OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA.
Sponsor: Mayor/Community Development
22. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS AND LOCAL 519
OF THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND
MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES.
Sponsor: Mayor/Human Resources
23. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS AND POLICE
OFFICERS AND SERGEANTS SIOUX FALLS FRATERNAL ORDER OF
POLICE LODGE NO. 1 L.C.
Sponsor: Mayor/Human Resources
24. A RESOLUTION NAMING THE WESTSIDE BRANCH LIBRARY THE
“PRAIRIE WEST BRANCH LIBRARY.”
Sponsor: Mayor/Siouxland Libraries
25. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS TO
GRATUITOUSLY TRANSFER TO THE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY THE LIVE
ANIMAL COLLECTION LOCATED AT THE GREAT PLAINS ZOO &
DELBRIDGE MUSEUM.
Sponsor: Mayor/Parks and Recreation
26. A RESOLUTION CREATING TAX INCREMENTAL DISTRICT NUMBER
TWELVE, CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, AND TERMINATING TAX
INCREMENTAL DISTRICT NUMBER EIGHT, CITY OF SIOUX FALLS.
Sponsor: Mayor/Community Development
27. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROJECT PLAN FOR TAX
INCREMENTAL DISTRICT NUMBER TWELVE, CITY OF SIOUX FALLS.
Sponsor: Mayor/Community Development
REPORT OF OFFICERS/BOARDS/COMMITTEES/TRANSFERS OF
UNENCUMBERED APPROPRIATION BALANCES AMONG PROGRAMS WITHIN
A DEPARTMENT OR ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT AS PROVIDED IN THE SIOUX
FALLS CITY CHARTER SECTION 5.07(d)
28. REPORT OF THE NOVEMBER 28, 2011, NOTICE OF TRANSFERS OF
APPROPRIATIONS WITHIN MAJOR ORGANIZATIONAL UNITS.
Sponsor: Mayor/Finance
NEW BUSINESS
29. EXTENSION OF CONTRACT 06-0071 MANAGEMENT AND OPERATING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
AND WASHINGTON PAVILION MANAGEMENT, INC.
Sponsor: Mayor/Community Development
30. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA,
AND THE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SIOUX FALLS FOR
MANAGEMENT OF THE GREAT PLAINS ZOO & DELBRIDGE MUSEUM.
Sponsor: Mayor/Parks and Recreation
The City Council may include other such business as may come before this body.
ADJOURNMENT
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ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL: PERSONS ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL SHALL USE THE MICROPHONE AT THE PODIUM. PLEASE
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LIVE BROADCASTS OF COUNCIL MEETINGS ON CITYLINK 16: CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AIR LIVE THE FIRST, SECOND, AND
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AND AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING ON DEMAND AT WWW.SIOUXFALLS.ORG. LINKS TO EACH MEETINGS’S VIDEO ARE POSTED ON
THE MEETING MINUTES AND AGENDAS PAGE.
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AFTER LIVE MEETING AND 1 P.M. ON FIRST SUNDAY AFTER LIVE MEETING.
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