City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingSioux Falls, SD · June 12, 2012
Minutes
City of Sioux Falls Council Meeting
Minutes
Carnegie Town Hall, 235 West 10th Street
MEETING OF Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at 7:00 PM
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT/ABSENT OFFICIAL AGENDA
PRESENT ABSENT
Council Member Kenny Anderson Jr. Council Member Dean Karsky
Council Member James Entenman
Council Member Michelle Erpenbach
Council Member Greg Jamison
Council Member Rex Rolfing
Council Member Kermit L. Staggers
Council Member Sue Aguilar
Mayor Mike T. Huether
INVOCATION
Pastor Val Putnam, Westminster Presbyterian Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Kenny Anderson Jr. and seconded by Council
Member Greg Jamison to approve the Consent Agenda.
Vote to approve: Roll Call: Yeses, Kenny Anderson Jr., James Entenman, Michelle
Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Rex Rolfing, Kermit L. Staggers, Sue Aguilar, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
MINUTES
Informational Meeting of Tuesday, June 5, 2012, at 4:00 p.m.
City Council Meeting of Tuesday, June 5, 2012, at 7:00 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Approval of Contracts/Agreements on June 7, 2012 memo.
Sponsor: Mayor/Finance
2. Notice of change orders on June 7, 2012 memo.
Sponsor: Mayor/Finance
3. A communication was received from Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sioux
Empire stating their intent to sell raffle tickets from June 20, 2012 until July 31,
2012 for a fishing boat (valued at $5,000.00). Tickets will be sold for $50.00
each. The proceeds will be used for community-based mentoring in the Sioux
Falls area.
Sponsor: SDCL 22-25-25
4. A communication was received from Ryan Pennock and Danelle Koch requesting
permission to consume, but not sell liquor, beer and wine at the Old Courthouse
Museum, 200 West Sixth Street on Saturday, September 15, 2012 from 6:00 p.m.
until 12:00 a.m. for a wedding reception.
Sponsor: SDCL 35-1-5.3
5. Report of Requests for Quotes for Fuel dated: May 30, 2012; #2 Dyed Diesel
Fuel; 7,500 gallons; Howes Oil ($2.9135); Harms Oil ($2.9431); CHS, Inc.
($2.9740); Midwest Oil ($3.0500); Olson Oil, no bid. Bid awarded to: Howes Oil.
Sponsor: Mayor/Fleet
6. Report of Requests for Quotes for Fuel dated: May 30, 2012; Unleaded Ethanol;
8,500 gallons; Howes Oil ($3.0565); CHS, Inc. ($3.1120); Harms Oil ($3.2495);
Olson Oil, no bid. Bid awarded to: Howes Oil.
Sponsor: Mayor/Fleet
7. Report of Requests for Quotes for Fuel dated: May 31, 2012; Unleaded; 650
gallons; Howes Oil ($2,001.35); Midway Service ($2,050.42); Palisades Oil, no
bid. Bid awarded to: Howes Oil.
Sponsor: Mayor/Sioux Falls Fire Rescue
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:
8. Dennis G. Shearer, Parcel 51162, Lot 11 Block 17 Van Eps Addition to the City
of Sioux Falls, for 2011 property taxes in the amount of $1,431.69. The amount
requested was approved as being tax exempt by the Minnehaha County
Commissioners during the County Board process.
Sponsor: SDCL 10-4-40
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Greg Jamison and seconded by Council
Member Kenny Anderson Jr. to approve the Regular Agenda.
Vote to approve: Roll Call: Yeses, Kenny Anderson Jr., James Entenman, Michelle
Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Rex Rolfing, Kermit L. Staggers, Sue Aguilar, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
PUBLIC INPUT
Cheryl Rath spoke about public/private partnerships and South Dakota Junior Football.
Tim Stanga spoke about the E. 10th St. road construction project; landscaping for the
Cliff Avenue hill; keeping politics out of running for City Council; the loss of jobs
pertaining to the formerly proposed Wal-Mart; management of the Events Center and
SMG; and money for fireworks for the Jaycees.
Theresa Stehly challenged the City Council to have televised listening sessions.
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
9. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
AMENDING ARTICLE IX, CHAPTER 38 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY BY DEFINING AND ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR
SPECIAL EVENTS.
Sponsor: Mayor/Parks and Recreation
A motion was made by Council Member Michelle Erpenbach and seconded by Council
Member James Entenman to adopt said Ordinance for Item 9.
A motion was made by Council Member James Entenman and seconded by Council
Member Michelle Erpenbach to amend the main motion, by changing the definition of
Assembly and removing “outdoor wedding and church service” and “other than a parade”
and replacing it with “but does not rise to the definition of a special event.” Removing all
references to a “Downtown loop area.” Adding to the definition of Parade – motorcade
consisting of “25 or more” persons. Changing the definition of Special event – the
following activities “involving 25 or more persons, animals or vehicles or a combination
thereof open to the general public”; removing “or” and adding “involving” a substantial
deviation from current legal land use; removing “shall” and adding “may” include, but not
limited to; adding to item c. Music “by way of sound amplification.” Adding a new item i.
and removing “Political rallies or speeches” and adding “Any activity involving the sale of
merchandise, food, or alcohol”. Changing the old item i to j and adding “Any activity
making use of structures not already present on the public space such as stages, booths,
canopies, awnings, risers, bleachers, fences, partitions, stands or similar constructions”.
Changing the old item j to item k.
Vote to amend: Roll Call: Yeses, Kenny Anderson Jr., James Entenman, Michelle
Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Rex Rolfing, Kermit L. Staggers, Sue Aguilar, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
A motion was made by Council Member Kermit L. Staggers and seconded by Council
Member Kenny Anderson Jr. to defer the vote to adopt said ordinance, as amended, to
Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at 7:00 p.m.
Vote to defer: Roll Call: Yeses, Kenny Anderson Jr., James Entenman, Michelle
Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Rex Rolfing, Kermit L. Staggers, Sue Aguilar, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
10. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
PROVIDING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS. ($4,032,000.00)
Sponsor: Mayor/Finance
A motion was made by Council Member Sue Aguilar and seconded by Council Member
Rex Rolfing to adopt said Ordinance 38-12.
A motion was made by Council Member Michelle Erpenbach and seconded by Council
Member James Entenman to amend the main motion, “to increase the supplemental
appropriation for Parks/Recreation, Sales/Use Tax Fund by $342,000.00.”
Vote to amend: Roll Call: Yeses, Kenny Anderson Jr., James Entenman, Michelle
Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Rex Rolfing, Kermit L. Staggers, Sue Aguilar, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
A motion was made by Council Member Kermit L. Staggers to amend the main motion,
“by amending paragraph 2 the Parks and Recreation line and change $1,362,000.00 to
$637,000.00; and the Street line to change $1,480,000.00 to $2,205,000”. Since there is
no second, the motion is not before the meeting.
Vote to adopt, as amended: Roll Call: Yeses, Kenny Anderson Jr., James Entenman,
Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, 6. Noes, Kermit L.
Staggers, 1.
Motion Passed.
11. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
AMENDING CHAPTERS 11 AND 42 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY BY CHANGING THE ENFORCEMENT AGENCY FOR
NUISANCE VEGETATION FROM PARKS AND RECREATION TO
PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES.
Sponsor: Mayor/Planning and Building Services
A motion was made by Council Member Kenny Anderson Jr. and seconded by Council
Member Michelle Erpenbach to adopt said Ordinance 37-12.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Kenny Anderson Jr., James Entenman, Michelle
Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Rex Rolfing, Kermit L. Staggers, Sue Aguilar, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
Set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at 7:00 p.m., for Item
12:
12. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
AMENDING CHAPTERS 10 AND 40 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, BY AMENDING ON-STREET BICYCLE
ORDINANCES.
Sponsor: Mayor/Planning and Building Services
A motion was made by Council Member James Entenman and seconded by Council
Member Kenny Anderson Jr. to set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Tuesday, June
19, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. for Item 12.
Vote to set a date: Roll Call: Yeses, Kenny Anderson Jr., James Entenman, Michelle
Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Rex Rolfing, Kermit L. Staggers, Sue Aguilar, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
Set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at 7:00 p.m., for Item
13:
13. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
APPROVING THE RELEASE OF THE PERMANENT UTILITY
EASEMENTS IN LOTS 10A AND 11A, BLOCK 9, WESTWOOD VALLEY
ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, MINNEHAHA COUNTY,
SOUTH DAKOTA.
Sponsor: Mayor/Public Works
A motion was made by Council Member James Entenman and seconded by Council
Member Kenny Anderson Jr. to set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Tuesday, July
10, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. for Item 13.
Vote to set a date: Roll Call: Yeses, Kenny Anderson Jr., James Entenman, Michelle
Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Rex Rolfing, Kermit L. Staggers, Sue Aguilar, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
Set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at 7:00 p.m., for Item
14:
14. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
APPROVING THE RELEASE OF THE PERMANENT UTILITY
EASEMENTS IN LOTS 10A AND 11A AND LOTS 3, 4, AND 18, BLOCK 9,
WESTWOOD VALLEY ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS,
MINNEHAHA COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA.
Sponsor: Mayor/Public Works
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 Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at
7:00 p.m. for Item 14.
Vote to set a date: Roll Call: Yeses, Kenny Anderson Jr., James Entenman, Michelle
Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Rex Rolfing, Kermit L. Staggers, Sue Aguilar, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
HEARINGS AND RESOLUTIONS
15. A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2012–2016 CAPITAL PROGRAM.
($4,032,000.00)
Sponsor: Mayor/Finance
A motion was made by Council Member Rex Rolfing and seconded by Council Member
Michelle Erpenbach to adopt said Resolution 34-12.
A motion was made by Council Member James Entenman and seconded by Council
Member Michelle Erpenbach to amend the main motion, “to increase funding for CIP
#193064, Zoo Master Plan Improvements, by increasing the amount of funding for the
zoo entrance/monkey exhibit by $342,000.00, which will be funded by a donation from
the zoo.”
Vote to amend: Roll Call: Yeses, Kenny Anderson Jr., James Entenman, Michelle
Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Rex Rolfing, Kermit L. Staggers, Sue Aguilar, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
Vote to adopt, as amended: Roll Call: Yeses, Kenny Anderson Jr., James Entenman,
Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, 7. Noes, Kermit L.
Staggers, 1.
Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 34-12
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2012–2016 CAPITAL PROGRAM.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD.
That the 2012–2016 Capital Program shall be amended as follows:
Library
Amend the Other Capital Expenditures Program by adding Automated Materials Handling and
Radio Frequency Systems in 2012. The estimated cost is $500,000. This will require an increase
in appropriations that will be funded by the Sales and Use Tax Fund.
Facilities Management
Amend Capital Improvements Program Project No. 048011, Carnegie Building Improvements,
by increasing the amount of funding for window improvements and work at the east entry by
$90,000 in 2012. The additional funding will require an increase in appropriations that will be
funded by the Sales and Use Tax Fund.
Parks and Recreation
Amend Capital Improvements Program Project No. 189064, River Greenway Improvements, by
increasing the amount of funding for Phase 2 plus a stepped river edge and water feature by
$1,020,000 in 2012. The additional funding will require an increase in appropriations that will be
funded by the Sales and Use Tax Fund.
Amend Capital Improvements Program Project No. 193064, Zoo Master Plan Improvements, by
increasing the amount of funding for the zoo entrance/monkey exhibit project by $684,000 in
2012. The additional funding will require an increase in appropriations that will be funded by the
Sales and Use Tax Fund ($342,000 sales/use tax, $342,000 donation from zoo).
Street
Amend Capital Improvements Program Project No. 198099, Concrete Rehabilitation, by
increasing the amount of funding for concrete rehabilitation, Prairie Avenue from Fourth Street
to Eighth Street and 41st Street from Kelly Avenue to Kiwanis Avenue by $450,000 in 2012.
The additional funding will require an increase in appropriations that will be funded by the Sales
and Use Tax Fund.
Amend Capital Improvements Program Project No. 021033, Asphalt Overlay Program, by
increasing the amount of funding for asphalt overlay of Southeastern Avenue from 18th Street to
26th Street by $380,000 in 2012. The additional funding will require an increase in
appropriations that will be funded by the Sales and Use Tax Fund.
Amend the Other Capital Expenditures Program by adding a new project, Salt Dome Conveyor
and Electrical Replacement, in 2012. The estimated cost is $50,000 for engineering and
$300,000 for construction, totaling $350,000. This will require an increase in appropriations that
will be funded by the Sales and Use Tax Fund.
Amend the Capital Improvements Program by adding a new project, Sanitary Sewer Service
Line—Street Facility, in 2012. The estimated cost is $50,000 for engineering and $250,000 for
construction, totaling $300,000. This will require an increase in appropriations that will be
funded by the Sales and Use Tax Fund.
Engineering
Amend Capital Improvements Program Project No. 504099, Major Street Reconstruction, by
increasing the amount of funding for the reconstruction of 14th Street from Minnesota Avenue to
Phillips Avenue by $300,000 in 2012. The additional funding will require an increase in
appropriations that will be funded by the Sales and Use Tax Fund.
Amend the Capital Improvements Program by adding a new project, 26th Street and Grange
Avenue Intersection Reconstruction, in 2012. The estimated cost is $30,000 for engineering and
$270,000 for construction, totaling $300,000. This will require an increase in appropriations that
will be funded by the Sales and Use Tax Fund.
Date adopted: 06/12/12 .
Mike T. Huether
Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorie Hogstad
City Clerk
16. 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 James Entenman to adopt said Resolution 35-12.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Kenny Anderson Jr., James Entenman, Michelle
Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Rex Rolfing, Kermit L. Staggers, Sue Aguilar, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 35-12
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
John Peterson Board of Health/Falls Appointed for a term from June 2012 to
Community Health Center June 2015 (to replace Sylvia
Board Thorstenson).
Craig Odens Electrical Board of Appeals Appointed for a term from June 2012 to
and Examiners June 2015 (to replace David
Thompson).
Tammy Beintema Orpheum Theater Advisory Reappointed for a term from June 2012
Board of Directors to June 2015.
Robert Fitzsimmons Orpheum Theater Advisory Reappointed for a term from June 2012
Board of Directors to June 2015.
Nancy Savage Public Parking Advisory Appointed for a term from June 2012 to
Board June 2017 (to replace Richard Murphy).
Erik Gaikowski Public Transit Advisory Appointed for a term from June 2012 to
Board June 2015 (to replace Chris Schiltz).
Lee VanDeWalle Zoning Board of Adjustment Reappointed for a term from June 2012
to June 2015.
Chris Schiltz Zoning Board of Adjustment Reappointed for a term from June 2012
to June 2015.
Date adopted: 06/12/12 .
Mike T. Huether
Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorie Hogstad
City Clerk
17. A RESOLUTION ABATING STORM DRAINAGE FEES AND REFUNDING
STORM DRAINAGE FEES FROM 2010 THROUGH 2012 AT PARCEL NO.
53604.
Sponsor: Mayor/Public Works
A motion was made by Council Member Rex Rolfing and seconded by Council Member
Kenny Anderson Jr. to adopt said Resolution 36-12.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Kenny Anderson Jr., James Entenman, Michelle
Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Rex Rolfing, Kermit L. Staggers, Sue Aguilar, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 36-12
A RESOLUTION ABATING STORM DRAINAGE FEES AND REFUNDING STORM
DRAINAGE FEES FROM 2010 THROUGH 2012 AT PARCEL NO. 53604.
WHEREAS, Marlyn E. and Geraldine M. Hanten own Tract A of Richmond Estates Second
Addition to the City of Sioux Falls and the NE1/4 of the SE1/4 of Section 11-T101N-R49W of
the 5th P.M. (except Hanten’s Addition to the City of Sioux Falls contained therein), Minnehaha
County, South Dakota (Parcel No. 53604); and
WHEREAS, the property consists of Parcel No. 53604; and
WHEREAS, Section 41-80 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Sioux Falls authorizes the
City of Sioux Falls to establish a charge against real property within the city for the operation,
maintenance, and capital expenses of the storm sewer and drainage system; and
WHEREAS, at all relevant times herein, the City has established and charged a fee against real
property for the operation, maintenance, and capital expenses of the storm sewer and drainage
system; and
WHEREAS, Two Thousand Six Hundred Five Dollars and Fifty-Three Cents ($2,605.53) in
storm drainage fees were assessed against Parcel No. 53604 for the storm drainage fees due in
2010; and
WHEREAS, One Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Three Dollars and Eighty-Seven Cents
($1,823.87) in storm drainage fees were assessed against Parcel No. 53604 for the storm
drainage fees due in 2011; and
WHEREAS, One Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Three Dollars and Eighty-Seven Cents
($1,823.87) in storm drainage fees were assessed against Parcel No. 53604 for the storm
drainage fees due in 2012; and
WHEREAS, Section 39-160 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Sioux Falls authorizes the
City Council to abate or refund any part of a tax if the City Council is satisfied beyond a doubt
that the assessment of real property described in the application for abatement or refund is
invalid, inequitable, or unjust, if the request is filed no later than the first day of November of the
fourth year after which such assessment would have been delinquent;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
The City Council is satisfied beyond a doubt that the storm drainage fees imposed against Parcel
No. 53604 were invalid, inequitable, or unjust for the storm drainage fees due in 2010, 2011, and
2012; and
Two Thousand Six Hundred Five Dollars and Fifty-Three Cents ($2,605.53) shall be refunded to
Marlyn E. and Geraldine M. Hanten for drainage fees due and paid in 2010, pursuant to Section
39-160 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Sioux Falls because the aforementioned
assessments were invalid, inequitable, or unjust; and
One Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Three Dollars and Eighty-Seven Cents ($1,823.87) shall
be refunded to Marlyn E. and Geraldine M. Hanten for drainage fees due and paid in 2011,
pursuant to Section 39-160 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Sioux Falls because the
aforementioned assessments were invalid, inequitable, or unjust; and
One Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Three Dollars and Eighty-Seven Cents ($1,823.87) are
due for drainage fees in 2012 and Nine Hundred Eleven Dollars and Ninety-Four Cents
($911.94) have already been paid for drainage fees due in 2012 for Parcel No. 53604. Pursuant to
Section 39-160 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Sioux Falls the drainage fees due in
2012 are also determined to be invalid, inequitable, or unjust; and
A total refund of Five Thousand Three Hundred Forty-One Dollars and Thirty-Four Cents
($5,341.34) shall be refunded to Marlyn E. and Geraldine M. Hanten and the remaining Nine
Hundred Eleven Dollars and Ninety-Three Cents ($911.93) shall be abated pursuant to Section
39-160 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Sioux Falls because the aforementioned
assessments due in 2010, 2011, and 2012 are determined to be invalid, inequitable, or unjust.
Date adopted: 06/12/12 .
Mike T. Huether
Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorie Hogstad
City Clerk
18. A RESOLUTION REFUNDING FRONT FOOT ASSESSMENTS FOR
STREET MAINTENANCE FEES AT PARCEL NO. 53604.
Sponsor: Mayor/Public Works
A motion was made by Council Member Kenny Anderson Jr. and seconded by Council
Member James Entenman to adopt said Resolution 37-12.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Kenny Anderson Jr., James Entenman, Michelle
Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Rex Rolfing, Kermit L. Staggers, Sue Aguilar, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 37-12
A RESOLUTION REFUNDING FRONT FOOT ASSESSMENTS FOR STREET
MAINTENANCE FEES AT PARCEL NO. 53604.
WHEREAS, Marlyn E. and Geraldine M. Hanten own Tract A of Richmond Estates Second
Addition to the City of Sioux Falls and the NE1/4 of the SE1/4 of Section 11-T101N-R49W of
the 5th P.M. (except Hanten’s Addition to the City of Sioux Falls contained therein), Minnehaha
County, South Dakota (Parcel No. 53604); and
WHEREAS, the property consists of Parcel No. 53604; and
WHEREAS, twenty feet of the property fronts Sycamore Avenue, which is a City-maintained
road; and
WHEREAS, Section 38-31 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Sioux Falls authorizes the
City Council to annually levy, for the purpose of maintaining or repairing street surfacing or
pavement, a special front foot assessment not to exceed $1.00 per front foot upon the lots
fronting and abutting the street; and
WHEREAS, at all relevant times herein, the City Council has levied a special front foot
assessment of $1.00 per front foot upon the lots fronting and abutting the streets; and
WHEREAS, Four Hundred Sixty-Four Dollars ($464.00) in front foot assessments were assessed
against Parcel No. 53604 due in 2007; and
WHEREAS, the appropriate amount due in 2007 for the front foot assessment was Twenty
Dollars ($20.00); and
WHEREAS, the applicants requested a refund of the 2007 front foot assessments within four
years from the date the assessment would have been delinquent; and
WHEREAS, Section 39-160 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Sioux Falls authorizes the
City Council to abate or refund any part of a tax if the City Council is satisfied beyond a doubt
that the assessment of real property described in the application for abatement or refund is
invalid, inequitable, or unjust, if the request is filed no later than the first day of November of the
fourth year after which such assessment would have been delinquent;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
The City Council is satisfied beyond a doubt that any front foot assessment in excess of Twenty
Dollars ($20.00) imposed against Parcel No. 53604 that was due in 2007 was invalid,
inequitable, or unjust; and
Four Hundred Forty-Four Dollars ($444.00) in front foot assessments paid for Parcel No. 53604
that were due and paid in 2007 are to be refunded to Marlyn E. and Geraldine M. Hanten,
pursuant to Section 39-160 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Sioux Falls because the
aforementioned assessments were invalid, inequitable, or unjust.
Date adopted: 06/12/12 .
Mike T. Huether
Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorie Hogstad
City Clerk
NOTICE OF HEARINGS FOR STREET VACATIONS
Set a hearing date for Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. for Item 19:
19. A PROPOSED RESOLUTION VACATING THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
ON ALLEY FROM SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF W. 13TH ST. TO
NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF W. 14TH ST. IN BLK. 2 GRIGSBY'S
ADDN.
Sponsor: Mayor/Public Works
A motion was made by Council Member Kenny Anderson Jr. and seconded by Council
Member Sue Aguilar to set a date of hearing for Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. for
Item 19.
Vote to set a date: Roll Call: Yeses, Kenny Anderson Jr., James Entenman, Michelle
Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Rex Rolfing, Kermit L. Staggers, Sue Aguilar, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
Set a hearing date for Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. for Item 20:
20. A PROPOSED RESOLUTION VACATING THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
ON W. NATIONAL GUARD DR. FROM N. MINNESOTA AVE. TO 2,961.85'
WEST AS SHOWN ON ATTACHED EXHIBIT.
Sponsor: Mayor/Public Works
A motion was made by Council Member Kenny Anderson Jr. and seconded by Council
Member Rex Rolfing to set a date of hearing for Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. for
Item 20.
Vote to set a date: Roll Call: Yeses, Kenny Anderson Jr., James Entenman, Michelle
Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Rex Rolfing, Kermit L. Staggers, Sue Aguilar, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
Set a hearing date for Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. for Item 21:
21. A PROPOSED RESOLUTION VACATING THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
ON N. LEWIS AVE. FROM N. LEWIS AVE. TO E. 50TH ST. N. AS SHOWN
ON EXHIBIT “A.”
Sponsor: Mayor/Public Works
A motion was made by Council Member Kenny Anderson Jr. and seconded by Council
Member James Entenman to set a date of hearing for Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at 7:00
p.m. for Item 21.
Vote to set a date: Roll Call: Yeses, Kenny Anderson Jr., James Entenman, Michelle
Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Rex Rolfing, Kermit L. Staggers, Sue Aguilar, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
Set a hearing date for Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. for Item 22:
22. A PROPOSED RESOLUTION VACATING THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
ON ALLEY ADJACENT TO LOTS 1–7 AND LOTS 16–22, BLOCK 5 TOWER
PARK ADDITION.
Sponsor: Mayor/Public Works
A motion was made by Council Member Sue Aguilar and seconded by Council Member
Greg Jamison to set a date of hearing for Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. for Item
22.
Vote to set a date: Roll Call: Yeses, Kenny Anderson Jr., James Entenman, Michelle
Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Rex Rolfing, Kermit L. Staggers, Sue Aguilar, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
Set a hearing date for Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. for Item 23:
23. A PROPOSED RESOLUTION VACATING THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
ON E. 4TH ST. FROM N. HARRINGTON AVE. TO N. SHERWOOD AVE.
(EXCEPT 12' FOR ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY).
Sponsor: Mayor/Public Works
A motion was made by Council Member Kenny Anderson Jr. and seconded by Council
Member James Entenman to set a date of hearing for Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at 7:00
p.m. for Item 23.
Vote to set a date: Roll Call: Yeses, Kenny Anderson Jr., James Entenman, Michelle
Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Rex Rolfing, Kermit L. Staggers, Sue Aguilar, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
Set a hearing date for Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. for Item 24:
24. A PROPOSED RESOLUTION VACATING THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
ON N. F AVE. FROM W. ALGONQUIN ST. TO W. BLACKHAWK ST.
Sponsor: Mayor/Public Works
A motion was made by Council Member Greg Jamison and seconded by Council
Member James Entenman to set a date of hearing for Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at 7:00
p.m. for Item 24.
Vote to set a date: Roll Call: Yeses, Kenny Anderson Jr., James Entenman, Michelle
Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Rex Rolfing, Kermit L. Staggers, Sue Aguilar, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Council Member Michelle Erpenbach and seconded by Council
Member Kenny Anderson Jr. to adjourn at 8:37 p.m.
The Mayor called for a voice vote. All members present voted yes.
Denise D. Tucker, CMC
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Agenda
City of Sioux Falls Council Meeting
Agenda
Carnegie Town Hall, 235 West 10th Street
MEETING OF Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 7:00 PM
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT/ABSENT
Council Member Sue Aguilar
Council Member Kenny Anderson Jr.
Council Member Jim Entenman
Council Member Michelle Erpenbach
Council Member Greg Jamison
Council Member Dean Karsky
Council Member Rex Rolfing
Council Member Kermit L. Staggers
Mayor Mike T. Huether
INVOCATION
● Pastor Val Putnam, Westminster Presbyterian Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
MINUTES
● Informational Meeting of Tuesday, June 5, 2012, at 4:00 p.m.
● City Council Meeting of Tuesday, June 5, 2012, at 7:00 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Approval of Contracts/Agreements on June 7, 2012 memo.
Sponsor: Mayor/Finance
2. Notice of change orders on June 7, 2012 memo.
Sponsor: Mayor/Finance
3. A communication was received from Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sioux Empire
stating their intent to sell raffle tickets from June 20, 2012 until July 31, 2012 for a
fishing boat (valued at $5,000.00). Tickets will be sold for $50.00 each. The
proceeds will be used for community-based mentoring in the Sioux Falls area.
Sponsor: SDCL 22-25-25
4. A communication was received from Ryan Pennock and Danelle Koch requesting
permission to consume, but not sell liquor, beer and wine at the Old Courthouse
Museum, 200 West Sixth Street on Saturday, September 15, 2012 from 6:00 p.m.
until 12:00 a.m. for a wedding reception.
Sponsor: SDCL 35-1-5.3
5. Report of Requests for Quotes for Fuel dated: May 30, 2012; #2 Dyed Diesel Fuel;
7,500 gallons; Howes Oil ($2.9135); Harms Oil ($2.9431); CHS, Inc. ($2.9740);
Midwest Oil ($3.0500); Olson Oil, no bid. Bid awarded to: Howes Oil.
Sponsor: Mayor/Fleet
6. Report of Requests for Quotes for Fuel dated: May 30, 2012; Unleaded Ethanol;
8,500 gallons; Howes Oil ($3.0565); CHS, Inc. ($3.1120); Harms Oil ($3.2495);
Olson Oil, no bid. Bid awarded to: Howes Oil.
Sponsor: Mayor/Fleet
7. Report of Requests for Quotes for Fuel dated: May 31, 2012; Unleaded; 650
gallons; Howes Oil ($2,001.35); Midway Service ($2,050.42); Palisades Oil, no
bid. Bid awarded to: Howes Oil.
Sponsor: Mayor/Sioux Falls Fire Rescue
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:
8. Dennis G. Shearer, Parcel 51162, Lot 11 Block 17 Van Eps Addition to the City of
Sioux Falls, for 2011 property taxes in the amount of $1,431.69. The amount
requested was approved as being tax exempt by the Minnehaha County
Commissioners during the County Board process.
Sponsor: SDCL 10-4-40
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA
PUBLIC INPUT
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
9. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
AMENDING ARTICLE IX, CHAPTER 38 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY BY DEFINING AND ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR
SPECIAL EVENTS.
Sponsor: Mayor/Parks and Recreation
10. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
PROVIDING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS. ($4,032,000.00)
Sponsor: Mayor/Finance
11. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
AMENDING CHAPTERS 11 AND 42 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY BY CHANGING THE ENFORCEMENT AGENCY FOR
NUISANCE VEGETATION FROM PARKS AND RECREATION TO
PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES.
Sponsor: Mayor/Planning and Building Services
Set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at 7:00 p.m., for Item
12:
12. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
AMENDING CHAPTERS 10 AND 40 OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, BY AMENDING ON-STREET BICYCLE
ORDINANCES.
Sponsor: Mayor/Planning and Building Services
Set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at 7:00 p.m., for Item
13:
13. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
APPROVING THE RELEASE OF THE PERMANENT UTILITY EASEMENTS
IN LOTS 10A AND 11A, BLOCK 9, WESTWOOD VALLEY ADDITION TO
THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, MINNEHAHA COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA.
Sponsor: Mayor/Public Works
Set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at 7:00 p.m., for Item
14:
14. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
APPROVING THE RELEASE OF THE PERMANENT UTILITY EASEMENTS
IN LOTS 10A AND 11A AND LOTS 3, 4, AND 18, BLOCK 9, WESTWOOD
VALLEY ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, MINNEHAHA
COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA.
Sponsor: Mayor/Public Works
HEARINGS AND RESOLUTIONS
15. A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2012–2016 CAPITAL PROGRAM.
($4,032,000.00)
Sponsor: Mayor/Finance
16. A RESOLUTION ADVISING AND GIVING CONSENT TO THE
APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO CERTAIN CITIZEN BOARDS.
Sponsor: Mayor
17. A RESOLUTION ABATING STORM DRAINAGE FEES AND REFUNDING
STORM DRAINAGE FEES FROM 2010 THROUGH 2012 AT PARCEL NO.
53604.
Sponsor: Mayor/Public Works
18. A RESOLUTION REFUNDING FRONT FOOT ASSESSMENTS FOR STREET
MAINTENANCE FEES AT PARCEL NO. 53604.
Sponsor: Mayor/Public Works
NOTICE OF HEARINGS FOR STREET VACATIONS
Set a hearing date for Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. for Item 19:
19. A PROPOSED RESOLUTION VACATING THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
ON ALLEY FROM SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF W. 13TH ST. TO
NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF W. 14TH ST. IN BLK. 2 GRIGSBY'S
ADDN.
Sponsor: Mayor/Public Works
Set a hearing date for Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. for Item 20:
20. A PROPOSED RESOLUTION VACATING THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
ON W. NATIONAL GUARD DR. FROM N. MINNESOTA AVE. TO 2,961.85'
WEST AS SHOWN ON ATTACHED EXHIBIT.
Sponsor: Mayor/Public Works
Set a hearing date for Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. for Item 21:
21. A PROPOSED RESOLUTION VACATING THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
ON N. LEWIS AVE. FROM N. LEWIS AVE. TO E. 50TH ST. N. AS SHOWN
ON EXHIBIT “A.”
Sponsor: Mayor/Public Works
Set a hearing date for Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. for Item 22:
22. A PROPOSED RESOLUTION VACATING THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
ON ALLEY ADJACENT TO LOTS 1–7 AND LOTS 16–22, BLOCK 5 TOWER
PARK ADDITION.
Sponsor: Mayor/Public Works
Set a hearing date for Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. for Item 23:
23. A PROPOSED RESOLUTION VACATING THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
ON E. 4TH ST. FROM N. HARRINGTON AVE. TO N. SHERWOOD AVE.
(EXCEPT 12' FOR ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY).
Sponsor: Mayor/Public Works
Set a hearing date for Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. for Item 24:
24. A PROPOSED RESOLUTION VACATING THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
ON N. F AVE. FROM W. ALGONQUIN ST. TO W. BLACKHAWK ST.
Sponsor: Mayor/Public Works
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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