City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingSioux Falls, SD · December 19, 2011
Minutes
City of Sioux Falls Council Meeting
Minutes
Carnegie Town Hall, 235 West 10th Street
MEETING OF Monday, December 19, 2011, at 7:00 PM
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT/ABSENT OFFICIAL AGENDA
PRESENT ABSENT
Council Member Michelle Erpenbach Council Member James Entenman
Council Member Greg Jamison
Council Member Dean Karsky
Council Member Rex Rolfing
Council Member Sue Aguilar
Council Member Kenny Anderson Jr.
Council Member Vernon Brown
Mayor Mike T. Huether
INVOCATION
Pastor Bill Mitchell, Abiding Savior Free Lutheran Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Greg Jamison and seconded by Council
Member Kenny Anderson Jr. to approve the Consent Agenda.
Vote to approve: Roll Call: Yeses, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky,
Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., Vernon Brown, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
MINUTES
Informational Meeting of Monday, December 12, 2011, at 4:00 p.m.
City Council Meeting of Monday, December 12, 2011, at 7:00 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Approval of Contracts/Agreements on December 12, 2011 memo.
Sponsor: Mayor/Finance
2. Notice of Change Orders on December 12, 2011 memo.
Sponsor: Mayor/Finance
3. Report of Requests for Quotes for Fuel dated: December 9, 2011; Winter Mix
50/50 #1 & #2 Dyed Diesel; 250 gallons; Midway Service (837.50); Howes Oil
(897.12); and Midwest Oil (949.75. Bid awarded to: Midway Service.
Sponsor: Mayor/Finance
4. Report of Requests for Quotes for Fuel: December 9, 2011; Unleaded Ethanol;
8,500 gallons; CHS, Inc. ($2.8210); Harms Oil ($2.8346); Howes Oil ($2.8705);
and Olson Oil, no bid. Bid awarded to: CHS, Inc.
Sponsor: Mayor/Finance
5. A communication was received from the School Family Organization at St.
Lambert School, stating its intent to have students and their families sell raffle
tickets from January 21, 2012, through February 5, 2012, for several themed gift
baskets (approximate value of each basket is $100.00 to $200.00). Tickets cost
$1.00 each. Proceeds will go towards purchasing equipment for the school.
Sponsor: SDCL 22-25-25
APPLICATIONS
6. Various Retail Liquor and Retail Wine License renewals for 2012 to be operated
at various locations in the City of Sioux Falls, SD, identified as Exhibit E.
Sponsor: Mayor/Attorney
NOTICE OF HEARINGS
Set a date of hearing of hearing for Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. for Items 7
through 9:
7. New 2011-12 Retail Malt Beverage License for JLB-SF Inc., JL Beers, to be
operated at 323 South Phillips Avenue, Main Floor, Suite A, with the Conditional
Use Permit (2011-10-02) being approved on 11-02-11.
Sponsor: Mayor/Attorney
8. Special One-Day Liquor License for Avera McKennan to be operated at the
Avera Prairie Center, 1000 East 23rd Street, for a Chamber Mixer on February 2,
2012.
Sponsor: Mayor/Attorney
9. Special One-Day Malt Beverage and Special One-Day Wine Licenses for Avera
McKennan Foundation to be operated at Avera Behavioral Health Center, 4400
West 69th Street, for a Fundraiser on February 11, 2012.
Sponsor: Mayor/Attorney
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Michelle Erpenbach and seconded by Council
Member Sue Aguilar to approve the Regular Agenda.
Vote to approve: Roll Call: Yeses, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky,
Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., Vernon Brown, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
PUBLIC INPUT
Jerry Erickson, spoke on behalf of an organization called Govern Sioux Falls Locally,
regarding the International Council for Local Government Initiatives-Agenda 21 and its
planned encroachment on our local government.
Daniel R. Daily spoke about a lawsuit he won against the City of Sioux Falls.
PETITIONS
10. Conditional Use Permit Revocation (2009-05-05): 601 W. 10th St. The
Conditional Use Permit was for allowing motor vehicle sales, display and service
in the C-2, General Commercial District. (The Planning Commission
recommends revocation.)
Sponsor: Mayor/Planning and Building Services
A motion was made by Council Member Vernon Brown and seconded by Council
Member Greg Jamison to approve a Conditional Use Permit Revocation.
A substitute motion was made by Council Member Kenny Anderson Jr. and seconded by
Council Member Rex Rolfing to amend the Conditional Use Permit to allow for vehicle
sales and display, and the owner is to allow fire inspection to come in and inspect at any
time.
Vote to substitute: Roll Call: Yeses, Dean Karsky, Rex Rolfing, Kenny Anderson Jr., 3.
Noes, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Sue Aguilar, Vernon Brown, 4.
Motion Failed.
Vote to approve the main motion: Roll Call: Yeses, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison,
Sue Aguilar, Vernon Brown, 4. Noes, Dean Karsky, Rex Rolfing, Kenny Anderson Jr.,
3.
Motion Passed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11. 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. Pending final inspection per Fire, Health, and Building
Services.
Sponsor: Mayor/Attorney
12. 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
A motion was made by Council Member Vernon Brown and seconded by Council
Member Michelle Erpenbach to approve Items 11 and 12 with one vote.
Vote to approve: Roll Call: Yeses, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky,
Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., Vernon Brown, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
13. 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
A motion was made by Council Member Vernon Brown and seconded by Council
Member Rex Rolfing to defer Gregor's Eastside Liquor to Tuesday, January 3, 2012.
Vote to defer: Roll Call: Yeses, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rex
Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., Vernon Brown, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
A motion was made by Council Member Greg Jamison and seconded by Council
Member Sue Aguilar to approve Item 13.
Vote to approve: Roll Call: Yeses, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky,
Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., Vernon Brown, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
At 8:50 p.m., Mayor Huether recessed the meeting for a 5 minute break.
At 8:55 p.m. the meeting reconvened.
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
14. 2nd 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 Michelle Erpenbach and seconded by Council
Member Sue Aguilar to adopt said Ordinance 95-11.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rex
Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., Vernon Brown, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
15. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
AMENDING THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY REVISING
THE MONTHLY VACATION ACCRUAL SCHEDULE AND
ESTABLISHING A NEW MAXIMUM BALANCE FOR EMPLOYEES HIRED
AFTER DECEMBER 31, 2011.
Sponsor: Mayor/Human Resources
A motion was made by Council Member Kenny Anderson Jr. and seconded by Council
Member Vernon Brown to adopt said Ordinance 96-11.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rex
Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., Vernon Brown, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
Set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at 7:00 p.m., for
Item 16:
16. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, A
MAJOR AMENDMENT, PETITION NO. 2011-11-02, TO CHAPTER
15.45.070, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS, AT 111 N. WEST AVE.
AMENDING THE SIOUX FALLS PLAZA PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT SUBAREA REGULATIONS. (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 Sue Aguilar to set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Tuesday, January 3,
2012, at 7:00 p.m. for Item 16.
Vote to set a date: Roll Call: Yeses, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky,
Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., Vernon Brown, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
Set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at 7:00 p.m., for
Item 17:
17. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
AMENDING THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY AMENDING
MINIMAL AMENDMENTS FOR PARKING. (The Planning Commission
recommends approval.)
Sponsor: Mayor/Planning and Building Services
A motion was made by Council Member Greg Jamison and seconded by Council
Member Michelle Erpenbach to set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Tuesday,
January 3, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. for Item 17.
Vote to set a date: Roll Call: Yeses, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky,
Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., Vernon Brown, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
Set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at 7:00 p.m., for
Item 18:
18. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
AMENDING APPENDIX B, THE ZONING ORDINANCE, OF THE REVISED
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY ADDING STREET LEGAL ATVS TO THE
DEFINITION OF PERSONAL PASSENGER VEHICLES. (The Planning
Commission recommends approval.)
Sponsor: City Council/Jamison and Aguilar
A motion was made by Council Member Greg Jamison and seconded by Council
Member Kenny Anderson Jr. to set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Tuesday,
January 3, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. for Item 18.
Vote to set a date: Roll Call: Yeses, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky,
Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., Vernon Brown, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
Set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at 7:00 p.m., for
Item 19:
19. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
REPEALING ARTICLE XIX. PHOTO MONITORING SYSTEMS FOR
ENFORCEMENT OF TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS, SECTIONS 40-400
THROUGH 40-405 OF THE REVISED CODE OF ORDINANCES OF SAID
CITY.
Sponsor: City Council/Aguilar and Erpenbach
A motion was made by Council Member Kenny Anderson Jr. and seconded by Council
Member Dean Karsky to set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Tuesday, January 3,
2012, at 7:00 p.m. for Item 19.
Vote to set a date: Roll Call: Yeses, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky,
Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., Vernon Brown, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
Set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Monday, January 23, 2012, at 7:00 p.m., at
the Joint City Council/Lincoln County Commission Meeting, for Item 20:
20. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
RESCINDING ORDINANCE NO. 83 11 AND AMENDING APPENDIX F OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF SAID CITY BY REZONING PROPERTY
AT N330' OF W660' OF NORTHWEST QUARTER SOUTHWEST QUARTER
(NW1/4 SW1/4) OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 100N, RANGE 51W LINCOLN
COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA FROM THE A-1 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
TO THE S & J PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT. (The Joint Sioux
Falls/Lincoln County Planning Commissions recommend denial.)
Sponsor: Mayor/Planning and Building Services
A motion was made by Council Member Kenny Anderson Jr. and seconded by Council
Member Sue Aguilar to set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Monday, January 23,
2012, at 7:00 p.m., at the Joint City Council/Lincoln County Commission Meeting, for
Item 20.
Vote to set a date: Roll Call: Yeses, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky,
Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., Vernon Brown, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
HEARINGS AND RESOLUTIONS
21. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2012 AUDIT PLAN.
Sponsor: City Council/Aguilar and Erpenbach
A motion was made by Council Member Kenny Anderson Jr. and seconded by Council
Member Sue Aguilar to adopt said Resolution 109-11.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rex
Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., Vernon Brown, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 109-11
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2012 AUDIT PLAN.
WHEREAS, the Audit Committee shall develop and submit to the City Council for approval an
annual audit plan pursuant to Ordinance No. 120-05; and
WHEREAS, the Audit Committee has developed and approved such a plan for 2012;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
That the document attached to and part of this resolution entitled “2012 Audit Plan, City of
Sioux Falls,” is hereby approved.
That the Lead Internal Auditor is authorized to carry out the audits and other projects as
described in the 2012 Audit Plan.
Date adopted: 12/19/11 .
Mike T. Huether
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sue Roust, Interim
City Clerk
22. A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A SALARY PROGRAM THAT
MAINTAINS A MARKET-COMPETITIVE SALARY RANGE WITH A PAY-
FOR-PERFORMANCE PROGRAM FOR THE APPOINTED POSITIONS OF
LEAD INTERNAL AUDITOR AND INTERNAL AUDITOR COMMENCING
ON JANUARY 9, 2012.
Sponsor: City Council/Aguilar and Rolfing
A motion was made by Council Member Vernon Brown and seconded by Council
Member Sue Aguilar to adopt said Resolution 110-11.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rex
Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., Vernon Brown, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 110-11
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A SALARY PROGRAM THAT MAINTAINS A
MARKET-COMPETITIVE SALARY RANGE WITH A PAY-FOR-PERFORMANCE
PROGRAM FOR THE APPOINTED POSITIONS OF LEAD INTERNAL AUDITOR AND
INTERNAL AUDITOR COMMENCING ON JANUARY 9, 2012.
WHEREAS, Section 2.10 of the Charter of the City of Sioux Falls provides for an independent
annual audit of all City accounts and may provide for more frequent audits as necessary; and
WHEREAS, the City Council shall supervise and appraise the performance of the Lead Internal
Auditor and Internal Auditor and maintain a market-competitive salary range and a
pay-for-performance program for such positions;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
1. The 2012 biweekly salary range for the appointive exempt Lead Internal Auditor position
shall be as follows: minimum—$1,994.40, maximum—$2,828.80.
2. The 2012 hourly salary range for the appointive nonexempt Internal Auditor shall be as
follows: minimum—$19.58, maximum—$27.22.
3. A pay-for-performance program is not a substitute for competitive market-based pay
ranges. The salary program for Lead Internal Auditor and Internal Auditor shall be
reviewed annually to determine adjustments necessary to keep pace with the labor market
and inflation adjustments.
4. The Lead Internal Auditor and Internal Auditor’s salaries will be modified on the first pay
period of the calendar year to reflect the adopted inflation adjustment to the assigned salary
range.
5. Pay-for-performance evaluations shall be conducted by the Audit Committee with a
recommendation for any pay performance increase to the City Council Chair for approval.
The performance increase shall be in addition to any inflation adjustment applied to the
Lead Internal Auditor and Internal Auditor’s salary.
6. Performance shall be assessed based on the following three-level scale of performance:
exceeds performance expectations, meets expectations, and failed to meet expectations. A
Lead Internal Auditor and/or Internal Auditor who fails to meet performance expectations
shall receive 0 percent performance pay.
7. 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, if applicable, effective fiscal and
operational management of defined responsibilities, effective communication, and City
business knowledge.
8. 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.
9. 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: 12/19/11 .
Mike T. Huether
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sue Roust, Interim
City Clerk
23. A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A SALARY PROGRAM THAT
MAINTAINS A MARKET-COMPETITIVE SALARY RANGE WITH A PAY-
FOR-PERFORMANCE PROGRAM FOR THE APPOINTED POSITION OF
BUDGET ANALYST COMMENCING ON JANUARY 9, 2012.
Sponsor: City Council/Aguilar and Rolfing
A motion was made by Council Member Michelle Erpenbach and seconded by Council
Member Kenny Anderson Jr. to adopt said Resolution 111-11.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rex
Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., Vernon Brown, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 111-11
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A SALARY PROGRAM THAT MAINTAINS A
MARKET-COMPETITIVE SALARY RANGE WITH A PAY-FOR-PERFORMANCE
PROGRAM FOR THE APPOINTED POSITION OF BUDGET ANALYST COMMENCING
ON JANUARY 9, 2012.
WHEREAS, Section 2.10 of the Charter of the City of Sioux Falls authorizes the City Council to
provide for an independent audit of all City accounts and may provide for more frequent audits
as necessary; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk/Chief of Council Operations shall supervise and appraise the
performance of the Budget Analyst, and the City Council shall maintain a market-competitive
salary range and a pay-for-performance program;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
1. The 2012 biweekly salary range for the appointive exempt Budget Analyst shall be as
follows: minimum range— $1,936.00; maximum— $2,727.20.
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 Budget Analyst’s 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. Pay-for-performance evaluations shall be conducted by the City Clerk/Chief of Council
Operations. Increases shall be determined by the policy established by the City Council.
The performance increase shall be in addition to any inflation adjustment applied to the
Budget Analyst’s 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: 12/19/11 .
Mike T. Huether
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sue Roust, Interim
City Clerk
24. A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR THE 2012 STATE LEGISLATIVE
SESSION.
Sponsor: City Council/Aguilar and Rolfing
A motion was made by Council Member Michelle Erpenbach and seconded by Council
Member Vernon Brown to adopt said Resolution 112-11.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rex
Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., Vernon Brown, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 112-11
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS LEGISLATIVE
PRIORITIES FOR THE 2012 STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
WHEREAS, the City Charter states that the Sioux Falls City Council is the policy making and
legislative body of the City of Sioux Falls; and
WHEREAS, the Sioux Falls City Council serves on the South Dakota Municipal League’s policy
committees and supports the League’s 2012 Statements of Policy;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
That the Sioux Falls City Council, in conjunction with the South Dakota Municipal League,
opposes any legislation which would inhibit municipalities from providing services requested by
citizens in whatever form the citizens approve, and opposes any legislation that restricts local
control over taxation and spending.
The Sioux Falls City Council, in conjunction with the South Dakota Municipal League, supports
expanding the base for the 911 surcharge to include all means of communicating with a 911
system, and encourages legislation to increase this surcharge.
The Sioux Falls City Council supports legislation giving municipalities the authority to revoke
liquor licenses for establishments with underage sales violations.
The Sioux Falls City Council, in conjunction with the South Dakota Municipal League, supports
exempting all municipal projects, facilities, and equipment from sales and use taxes, so long as
the municipality retains ownership and control, regardless of who installs or operates the facility
or equipment.
The Sioux Falls City Council supports legislation giving municipalities the authority to establish
voting centers for their elections and allow citizens to vote at any voting center.
Date adopted: 12/19/11 .
Mike T. Huether
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sue Roust, Interim
City Clerk
25. A RESOLUTION ADVISING AND GIVING CONSENT TO THE
APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO CERTAIN CITIZEN BOARDS.
Sponsor: Mayor
A motion was made by Council Member Sue Aguilar and seconded by Council Member
Dean Karsky to adopt said Resolution 113-11.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rex
Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., Vernon Brown, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 113-11
A RESOLUTION ADVISING AND GIVING CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF
MEMBERS TO CERTAIN CITIZEN BOARDS.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
That it gives its advice and consent to the following Mayoral appointments:
Name Board Term
Ron Helwig Board of Museum Trustees Appointed for a term from
January 2012 to January 2015
(to replace Dianne Metli).
Joshua Schorzmann Board of Historic Preservation Appointed for a term from
January 2012 to January 2015
(to replace Austin Buhta).
Megan Myers Public Transit Advisory Board Appointed for a term from
January 2012 to January 2015
(to replace Kate Heligas).
Debra Nelson Public Transit Advisory Board Reappointed for a term from
January 2012 to January 2015.
Katrina Lehr-McKinney Orpheum Theater Advisory Appointed for a term from
Board of Directors January 2012 to January 2015
(to replace Sylvia Henkin).
Mark Lindell Orpheum Theater Advisory Appointed for a term from
Board of Directors January 2012 to January 2015.
Martin Gallanter Orpheum Theater Advisory Appointed for a term from
Board of Directors January 2012 to January 2015.
Date adopted: 12/19/11 .
Mike T. Huether
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sue Roust, Interim
City Clerk
26. A RESOLUTION CREATING TAX INCREMENTAL DISTRICT NUMBER
THIRTEEN, CITY OF SIOUX FALLS.
Sponsor: Mayor/Community Development
A motion was made by Council Member Michelle Erpenbach and seconded by Council
Member Dean Karsky to adopt said Resolution 114-11.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rex
Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., Vernon Brown, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 114-11
A RESOLUTION CREATING TAX INCREMENTAL DISTRICT NUMBER THIRTEEN,
CITY OF SIOUX FALLS.
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has recommended the creation of Tax Incremental
District Number Thirteen, City of Sioux Falls (“the District”), and has submitted a proposed
project plan for the District; and
WHEREAS, the City of Sioux Falls has the authority, pursuant to SDCL § 11-9-2(1), to create
the District and define its boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the property within the District meets the qualifications and criteria set forth in
SDCL 11-9;
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 the District 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 the District.
2. Findings of Blight. The City Council finds that more than twenty five percent (25%)
of the property in the District 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 the District, 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
13. TIF 13 is hereby created on the day this resolution becomes effective which shall be 20 days
after publication.
5. Designation of District boundaries. The District shall have boundaries as shown and
described on Exhibit A.
6. Compliance with Comprehensive Plan. Projects within the District must comply
with the City’s adopted 2035 Growth Management Plan and all other appropriate plans and
regulations.
Date adopted: 12/19/11 .
Mike T. Huether
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sue Roust, Interim
City Clerk
27. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROJECT PLAN FOR TAX
INCREMENTAL DISTRICT NUMBER THIRTEEN, CITY OF SIOUX FALLS.
Sponsor: Mayor/Community Development
A motion was made by Council Member Rex Rolfing and seconded by Council Member
Kenny Anderson Jr. to adopt said Resolution 115-11.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rex
Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., Vernon Brown, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 115-11
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROJECT PLAN FOR TAX INCREMENTAL
DISTRICT NUMBER THIRTEEN, CITY OF SIOUX FALLS.
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission recommended approval of the project plan for Tax
Incremental District Number Thirteen, City of Sioux Falls (the “District”), which identifies
certain development activities and public improvements to be undertaken by the City or private
developers and 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 19, 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: 12/19/11.
Mike T. Huether
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sue Roust, Interim
City Clerk
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Council Member Michelle Erpenbach and seconded by Council
Member Kenny Anderson Jr. to adjourn at 9:25 p.m.
Vote to adjourn: Roll Call: Yeses, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rex
Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny Anderson Jr., Vernon Brown, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
Denise D. Tucker, CMC
Assistant City Clerk
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Agenda
City of Sioux Falls Council Meeting
Agenda
Carnegie Town Hall, 235 West 10th Street
MEETING OF Monday, December 19, 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 Bill Mitchell, Abiding Savior Free Lutheran Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
MINUTES
● Informational Meeting of Monday, December 12, 2011, at 4:00 p.m.
● City Council Meeting of Monday, December 12, 2011, at 7:00 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Approval of Contracts/Agreements on December 12, 2011 memo.
Sponsor: Mayor/Finance
2. Notice of Change Orders on December 12, 2011 memo.
Sponsor: Mayor/Finance
3. Report of Request for Quote for Fuel dated: December 9, 2011; Winter Mix 50/50
#1 & #2 Dyed Diesel; 250 gallons; Midway Service (837.50); Howes Oil (897.12);
and Midwest Oil (949.75). Bid awarded to: Midway Service.
Sponsor: Mayor/Finance
4. Report of Request for Quote for Fuel: December 9, 2011; Unleaded Ethanol; 8,500
gallons; CHS, Inc. ($2.8210); Harms Oil ($2.8346); Howes Oil ($2.8705); and
Olson Oil, no bid. Bid awarded to: CHS, Inc.
Sponsor: Mayor/Finance
5. A communication was received from the School Family Organization at St.
Lambert School, stating its intent to have students and their families sell raffle
tickets from January 21, 2012, through February 5, 2012, for several themed gift
baskets (approximate value of each basket is $100.00 to $200.00). Tickets cost
$1.00 each. Proceeds will go towards purchasing equipment for the school.
Sponsor: SDCL 22-25-25
APPLICATIONS
6. Various Retail Liquor and Retail Wine License renewals for 2012 to be operated at
various locations in the City of Sioux Falls, SD, identified as Exhibit E.
Sponsor: Mayor/Attorney
NOTICE OF HEARINGS
Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at 7:00 p.m., for Items 7 through 9:
7. New 2011-12 Retail Malt Beverage License for JLB-SF Inc., JL Beers, to be
operated at 323 South Phillips Avenue, Main Floor, Suite A, with the Conditional
Use Permit (2011-10-02) being approved on 11-02-11.
Sponsor: Mayor/Attorney
8. Special One-Day Liquor License for Avera McKennan to be operated at the Avera
Prairie Center, 1000 East 23rd Street, for a Chamber Mixer on February 2, 2012.
Sponsor: Mayor/Attorney
9. Special One-Day Malt Beverage and Special One-Day Wine Licenses for Avera
McKennan Foundation to be operated at Avera Behavioral Health Center, 4400
West 69th Street, for a Fundraiser on February 11, 2012.
Sponsor: Mayor/Attorney
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA
PUBLIC INPUT
PETITIONS
10. Conditional Use Permit Revocation (2009-05-05): 601 W. 10th St. The
Conditional Use Permit was for allowing motor vehicle sales, display and service
in the C-2, General Commercial District. (The Planning Commission
recommends revocation.)
Sponsor: Mayor/Planning and Building Services
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11. 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. Pending final inspection per Fire, Health, and Building
Services.
Sponsor: Mayor/Attorney
12. 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
13. 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
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
14. 2nd 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
15. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
AMENDING THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY REVISING
THE MONTHLY VACATION ACCRUAL SCHEDULE AND ESTABLISHING
A NEW MAXIMUM BALANCE FOR EMPLOYEES HIRED AFTER
DECEMBER 31, 2011.
Sponsor: Mayor/Human Resources
Set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at 7:00 p.m., for
Item 16:
16. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, A
MAJOR AMENDMENT, PETITION NO. 2011-11-02, TO CHAPTER 15.45.070,
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS, AT 111 N. WEST AVE.
AMENDING THE SIOUX FALLS PLAZA PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT SUBAREA REGULATIONS. (The Planning Commission
recommends approval.)
Sponsor: Mayor/Planning and Building Services
Set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at 7:00 p.m., for
Item 17:
17. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
AMENDING THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY AMENDING
MINIMAL AMENDMENTS FOR PARKING. (The Planning Commission
recommends approval.)
Sponsor: Mayor/Planning and Building Services
Set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at 7:00 p.m., for
Item 18:
18. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
AMENDING APPENDIX B, THE ZONING ORDINANCE, OF THE REVISED
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY ADDING STREET LEGAL ATVS TO THE
DEFINITION OF PERSONAL PASSENGER VEHICLES. (The Planning
Commission recommends approval.)
Sponsor: City Council/Jamison and Aguilar
Set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at 7:00 p.m., for
Item 19:
19. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
REPEALING ARTICLE XIX. PHOTO MONITORING SYSTEMS FOR
ENFORCEMENT OF TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS, SECTIONS 40-400
THROUGH 40-405 OF THE REVISED CODE OF ORDINANCES OF SAID
CITY.
Sponsor: City Council/Aguilar and Erpenbach
Set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Monday, January 23, 2012, at 7:00 p.m., at
the Joint City Council/Lincoln County Commission Meeting, for Item 20:
20. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
RESCINDING ORDINANCE NO. 83 11 AND AMENDING APPENDIX F OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF SAID CITY BY REZONING PROPERTY
AT N330' OF W660' OF NORTHWEST QUARTER SOUTHWEST QUARTER
(NW1/4 SW1/4) OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 100N, RANGE 51W LINCOLN
COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA FROM THE A-1 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
TO THE S & J PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT. (The Joint Sioux
Falls/Lincoln County Planning Commissions recommend denial.)
Sponsor: Mayor/Planning and Building Services
HEARINGS AND RESOLUTIONS
21. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2012 AUDIT PLAN.
Sponsor: City Council/Aguilar and Erpenbach
22. A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A SALARY PROGRAM THAT
MAINTAINS A MARKET-COMPETITIVE SALARY RANGE WITH A PAY-
FOR-PERFORMANCE PROGRAM FOR THE APPOINTED POSITIONS OF
LEAD INTERNAL AUDITOR AND INTERNAL AUDITOR COMMENCING
ON JANUARY 9, 2012.
Sponsor: City Council/Aguilar and Rolfing
23. A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A SALARY PROGRAM THAT
MAINTAINS A MARKET-COMPETITIVE SALARY RANGE WITH A PAY-
FOR-PERFORMANCE PROGRAM FOR THE APPOINTED POSITION OF
BUDGET ANALYST COMMENCING ON JANUARY 9, 2012.
Sponsor: City Council/Aguilar and Rolfing
24. A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR THE 2012 STATE LEGISLATIVE
SESSION.
Sponsor: City Council/Aguilar and Rolfing
25. A RESOLUTION ADVISING AND GIVING CONSENT TO THE
APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO CERTAIN CITIZEN BOARDS.
Sponsor: Mayor
26. A RESOLUTION CREATING TAX INCREMENTAL DISTRICT NUMBER
THIRTEEN, CITY OF SIOUX FALLS.
Sponsor: Mayor/Community Development
27. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROJECT PLAN FOR TAX
INCREMENTAL DISTRICT NUMBER THIRTEEN, CITY OF SIOUX FALLS.
Sponsor: Mayor/Community Development
NEW BUSINESS
ITEMS ADDED AFTER AGENDA DEADLINE
The City Council may include other such business as may come before this body.
ADJOURNMENT
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AND AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING ON DEMAND AT WWW.SIOUXFALLS.ORG. LINKS TO EACH MEETINGS’S VIDEO ARE POSTED ON
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