City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingSioux Falls, SD · May 8, 2012
Minutes
City of Sioux Falls Council Meeting
Minutes
Carnegie Town Hall, 235 West 10th Street
MEETING OF Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at 7:00 PM
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT/ABSENT OFFICIAL AGENDA
PRESENT ABSENT
Council Member Dean Karsky
Council Member Rex Rolfing
Council Member Sue Aguilar
Council Member Kenny Anderson Jr.
Council Member Vernon Brown
Council Member James Entenman
Council Member Michelle Erpenbach
Council Member Greg Jamison
Mayor Mike T. Huether
INVOCATION
Dr. Ron Tottingham, Empire Baptist Temple
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATIONS
The Big Squeeze Month
Drinking Water Week, May 6-12, 2012
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Kenny Anderson Jr. and seconded by Council
Member Michelle Erpenbach to approve the Consent Agenda.
Vote to approve: Roll Call: Yeses, Dean Karsky, Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny
Anderson Jr., Vernon Brown, James Entenman, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, 8.
Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
MINUTES
Informational Meeting of Monday, April 30, 2012, at 4:00 p.m.
City Council Meeting of Tuesday, May 1, 2012, at 7:00 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Approval of Contracts/Agreements on May 3, 2012 memo.
Sponsor: Mayor/Finance
2. Report of Request for Quotes for Fuel: April 24, 2012; Diesel (#1 and #2 blend);
700 gallons; Howes Oil, $2462.43; Palisades Oil and Midway Service, both no
bids. Bid awarded to: Howes Oil.
Sponsor: Mayor/Sioux Falls Fire Rescue
3. Report of Request for Quotes for Fuel: April 25, 2012; Unleaded Ethanol; 8500
gallons; Harms Oil, $31870; Howes Oil, $3.2285; CHS, Inc., $3.2500; Olson Oil,
no bid. Bid awarded to: Harms Oil.
Sponsor: Mayor/Fleet
4. Request for Quotes for Fuel: April 30, 2012; Unleaded Ethanol; 8500 gallons;
Harms Oil, $3.2440; Howes Oil, $3.2485; CHS, Inc., $3.2700; Olson Oil, no bid.
Bid awarded to: Harms Oil.
Sponsor: Mayor/Fleet
5. A communication was received from Preventative Health Strategies stating their
intent to sell a minimum of 500 raffle tickets from June 1, 2012 until September
8, 2012 for a title in fee simple absolute to 75+/- acres of land (S ½, SE ¼ Section
of 35-106-49; the approximate value of the land is $210,000.00). Tickets will be
sold for $1,000.00 each. If the minimum number of tickets has not been sold by
the drawing date, the drawing will be postponed until such a date as the minimum
has been achieved. The proceeds will be used for funding for charitable activities
within the strategic mission of PHS.
Sponsor: SDCL 22-25-25
6. A communication was received from the Children’s Home Society stating their
intent to sell raffle tickets on August 5, 2012 for a side of beef (valued at
$500.00), a Weber grill (valued at $500.00), and The Gas Stop car wash coupons
(valued at $450.00). Tickets will be sold for $5.00 for one or $50.00 for 12. The
proceeds will be used for general operating income to support programs and
services that CHS provides to over 2,000 children per year.
Sponsor: SDCL 22-25-25
7. A communication was received from Jenny Thurman requesting permission to
consume, but not sell, wine and/or malt beverage at The Old Courthouse
Museum, 200 W. Sixth St., on Friday, September 28, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. until
12:00 a.m. for a wedding reception.
Sponsor: SDCL 35-1-5.3
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Vernon Brown and seconded by Council
Member Rex Rolfing to approve the Regular Agenda.
Vote to approve: Roll Call: Yeses, Dean Karsky, Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny
Anderson Jr., Vernon Brown, James Entenman, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, 8.
Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
PUBLIC INPUT
Dave Mavity spoke about last week's City Council Meeting, regarding Wal-Mart.
HEARINGS AND RESOLUTIONS
Brown asked for a point of personal privilege and introduced his daughter, Emma
Brown.
8. Deferred Action (from the meetings of March 12, 2012 and April 9, 2012): A
RESOLUTION ABATING AND REFUNDING STORM DRAINAGE FEE
ASSESSMENTS AT PARCEL NO. 53604.
Sponsor: Mayor/Public Works
A motion was made by Council Member Michelle Erpenbach and seconded by Council
Member Sue Aguilar to adopt said Resolution for Item 8.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Sue Aguilar, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, 3.
Noes, Dean Karsky, Rex Rolfing, Kenny Anderson Jr., Vernon Brown, James
Entenman, 5.
Motion Failed.
9. A RESOLUTION ADVISING AND GIVING CONSENT TO THE
APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO CERTAIN CITIZEN BOARDS.
Sponsor: Mayor
A motion was made by Council Member Michelle Erpenbach and seconded by Council
Member Kenny Anderson Jr. to adopt said Resolution 27-12.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Dean Karsky, Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny
Anderson Jr., Vernon Brown, James Entenman, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, 8.
Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 27-12
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
Jarrod Smart Board of Appeals Appointed for a term from
May 2012 to May 2015
(to replace Keith Thompson).
Ryan Streff Board of Historic Preservation Appointed for a term from
May 2012 to May 2015
(to replace Anita K. Kealey).
Keith Thompson Board of Historic Preservation Reappointed for a term from
May 2012 to May 2015.
Date adopted: 05/08/12 .
Mike T. Huether
Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorie Hogstad
City Clerk
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Council Member Kenny Anderson Jr. and seconded by Council
Member Vernon Brown to adjourn at 7:26 p.m.
Vote to adjourn: Roll Call: Yeses, Dean Karsky, Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, Kenny
Anderson Jr., Vernon Brown, James Entenman, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, 8.
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 Tuesday, May 8, 2012 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
● Dr. Ron Tottingham, Empire Baptist Temple
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATIONS
● The Big Squeeze Month
● Drinking Water Week, May 6-12, 2012
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
MINUTES
● Informational Meeting of Monday, April 30, 2012, at 4:00 p.m.
● City Council Meeting of Tuesday, May 1, 2012, at 7:00 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Approval of Contracts/Agreements on May 3, 2012 memo.
Sponsor: Mayor/Finance
2. Report of Request for Quotes for Fuel: April 24, 2012; Diesel (#1 and #2 blend);
700 gallons; Howes Oil, $2462.43; Palisades Oil and Midway Service, both no
bids. Bid awarded to: Howes Oil.
Sponsor: Mayor/Sioux Falls Fire Rescue
3. Report of Request for Quotes for Fuel: April 25, 2012; Unleaded Ethanol; 8500
gallons; Harms Oil, $31870; Howes Oil, $3.2285; CHS, Inc., $3.2500; Olson Oil,
no bid. Bid awarded to: Harms Oil.
Sponsor: Mayor/Fleet
4. Request for Quotes for Fuel: April 30, 2012; Unleaded Ethanol; 8500 gallons;
Harms Oil, $3.2440; Howes Oil, $3.2485; CHS, Inc., $3.2700; Olson Oil, no bid.
Bid awarded to: Harms Oil.
Sponsor: Mayor/Fleet
5. A communication was received from Preventative Health Strategies stating their
intent to sell a minimum of 500 raffle tickets from June 1, 2012 until September 8,
2012 for a title in fee simple absolute to 75+/- acres of land (S ½, SE ¼ Section of
35-106-49; the approximate value of the land is $210,000.00). Tickets will be sold
for $1,000.00 each. If the minimum number of tickets has not been sold by the
drawing date, the drawing will be postponed until such a date as the minimum has
been achieved. The proceeds will be used for funding for charitable activities
within the strategic mission of PHS.
Sponsor: SDCL 22-25-25
6. A communication was received from the Children’s Home Society stating their
intent to sell raffle tickets on August 5, 2012 for a side of beef (valued at $500.00),
a Weber grill (valued at $500.00), and The Gas Stop car wash coupons (valued at
$450.00). Tickets will be sold for $5.00 for one or $50.00 for 12. The proceeds
will be used for general operating income to support programs and services that
CHS provides to over 2,000 children per year.
Sponsor: SDCL 22-25-25
7. A communication was received from Jenny Thurman requesting permission to
consume, but not sell, wine and/or malt beverage at The Old Courthouse Museum,
200 W. Sixth St., on Friday, September 28, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m.
for a wedding reception.
Sponsor: SDCL 35-1-5.3
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA
PUBLIC INPUT
HEARINGS AND RESOLUTIONS
8. Deferred Action (from the meetings of March 12, 2012 and April 9, 2012): A
RESOLUTION ABATING AND REFUNDING STORM DRAINAGE FEE
ASSESSMENTS AT PARCEL NO. 53604.
Sponsor: Mayor/Public Works
9. A RESOLUTION ADVISING AND GIVING CONSENT TO THE
APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO CERTAIN CITIZEN BOARDS.
Sponsor: Mayor
NEW BUSINESS
ITEMS ADDED AFTER AGENDA DEADLINE
The City Council may include other such business as may come before this body.
ADJOURNMENT
MEETING ASSISTANCE: UPON REQUEST, ACCOMMODATIONS FOR MEETINGS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR PERSONS WITH
DISABILITIES. PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE, CARNEGIE TOWN HALL, AT (605) 367-8080 (VOICE) OR (605) 367-
7039 (TDD) 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING.
ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL: PERSONS ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL SHALL USE THE MICROPHONE AT THE PODIUM. PLEASE
STATE YOUR NAME. PRESENTATIONS ARE LIMITED TO FIVE MINUTES.
LIVE BROADCASTS OF COUNCIL MEETINGS ON CITYLINK: INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS AIR LIVE THE FIRST, SECOND,
THIRD, AND LAST TUESDAYS OF EACH MONTH AT 4:00 P.M. COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS AIR LIVE THE FIRST, SECOND,
AND LAST TUESDAYS OF EACH MONTH IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE INFORMATIONAL MEETING. CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
AIR LIVE THE FIRST, SECOND, AND THIRD TUESDAYS OF EACH MONTH AT 7:00 P.M. THE JOINT CITY COUNCIL/MINNEHAHA
COUNTY COMMISSION MEETINGS AIR LIVE THE THIRD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 5:30 P.M. REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL ARE ALSO ARCHIVED AND AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING ON DEMAND AT WWW.SIOUXFALLS.ORG. LINKS TO EACH
MEETINGS’ VIDEO ARE POSTED ON THE MEETING MINUTES AND AGENDAS PAGE.
CLOSED CAPTIONING: CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE CLOSE CAPTIONED ON CITYLINK.
CITYLINK REBROADCAST: INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS AT 1:30 A.M. AND 9:00 A.M. ON THURSDAYS, AND 6:00 P.M. ON
SATURDAYS. COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS AT 12:30 A.M. AND 8:00 A.M. ON THURSDAYS, AND 5:00 P.M. ON SATURDAYS. CITY
COUNCIL MEETINGS AT 2:30 AM AND 10:00 A.M. ON THURSDAYS, AND 7:00 P.M. ON SATURDAYS. JOINT CITY
COUNCIL/MINNEHAHA COUNTY COMMISSION MEETINGS AT 8:00 A.M. ON FIRST FRIDAY AFTER LIVE MEETING AND 1:00 P.M. ON
FIRST SUNDAY AFTER LIVE MEETING.
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