City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingSioux Falls, SD · September 11, 2012
Minutes
City of Sioux Falls Council Meeting
Minutes
Carnegie Town Hall, 235 West 10th Street
MEETING OF Tuesday, September 11, 2012, at 7:00 PM
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT/ABSENT OFFICIAL AGENDA
PRESENT ABSENT
Council Member Kenny Anderson Jr.
Council Member James Entenman
Council Member Michelle Erpenbach
Council Member Greg Jamison
Council Member Dean Karsky
Council Member Rex Rolfing
Council Member Kermit L. Staggers
Council Member Sue Aguilar
Mayor Mike T. Huether
INVOCATION
Pastor Carman Van Schaick, Celebrate Community Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Rex Rolfing asked for a moment of silence in remembrance of 9/11.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Sue Aguilar and seconded by Council Member
Dean Karsky to approve the Consent Agenda.
Vote to approve: Roll Call: Yeses, Kenny Anderson Jr., James Entenman, Michelle
Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rex Rolfing, Kermit L. Staggers, 7. Noes, 0.
Councilor Sue Aguilar was inadvertently left out of the vote.
Motion Passed.
MINUTES
Informational Meeting of Tuesday, September 4, 2012, at 4:00 p.m.
City Council Meeting of Tuesday, September 4, 2012, at 7:00 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Approval of Contracts/Agreements on September 6, 2012 memo.
Sponsor: Mayor/Finance
2. Notice of change orders on September 6, 2012 memo.
Sponsor: Mayor/Finance
3. Report of Request for Quotes for Fuel: August 29, 2012; Unleaded Ethanol; 8500
Gallons; Harms Oil ($3.3770); Howes Oil ($3.3820); CHS, Inc. ($3.4090); Olson
Oil, no bids. Bid awarded to: Harms Oil.
Sponsor: Mayor/Fleet
4. A memorandum dated August 31, 2012, declaring surplus a capital item that will
be traded in for another asset.
Sponsor: Mayor/Finance
NOTICE OF HEARINGS
Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, October 9, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. for Item 5:
5. A PROPOSED RESOLUTION DECLARING THE NECESSITY TO ADOPT
THE COST RECOVERY ROLL FOR SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
CONSTRUCTED IN SECTION 12, T101N, R49W, MINNEHAHA COUNTY,
SD, AND ASSESSING THE COST FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS TO EACH
LOT OR TRACT OF LAND BENEFITTING THEREBY.
Sponsor: Mayor/Public Works
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Michelle Erpenbach and seconded by Council
Member Kenny Anderson Jr. to approve the Regular Agenda.
A motion was made by Council Member Michelle Erpenbach and seconded by Council
Member Rex Rolfing to amend the Regular Agenda, by placing Item 8 before Item 7.
Vote to amend: Roll Call: Yeses, Kenny Anderson Jr., James Entenman, Michelle
Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rex Rolfing, Kermit L. Staggers, Sue Aguilar,
8. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
Vote to approve, the Regular Agenda, as amended: Roll Call: Yeses, Kenny Anderson
Jr., James Entenman, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rex Rolfing,
Kermit L. Staggers, Sue Aguilar, 8. Noes, 0.
Motion None.
PUBLIC INPUT
Victoria Brooks, Wanda Hariri, Shelby Brooks, Daniel Brooks, and Debbie Brooks, all
representing Granny's Golden Oven, spoke about how they were evicted from the Multi-
Cultural Center and mistreated by the director and staff.
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
6. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
APPROVING THE RELEASE OF PORTIONS OF A PERMANENT UTILITY
EASEMENT LOCATED IN VACATED E. NINTH ST. BETWEEN N. MABLE
AVE. AND N. BLAUVELT AVE., IN 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 adopt said Ordinance 74-12.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Kenny Anderson Jr., James Entenman, Michelle
Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rex Rolfing, Kermit L. Staggers, Sue Aguilar,
8. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
Item 8 was heard at this time. See item for action taken.
7. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
PROVIDING APPROPRIATIONS AND THE MEANS OF FINANCING FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2013.
Sponsor: Mayor/Finance
A motion was made by Council Member Michelle Erpenbach and seconded by Council
Member James Entenman to adopt said Ordinance 75-12.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Kenny Anderson Jr., James Entenman, Michelle
Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, 7. Noes, Kermit L.
Staggers, 1.
Motion Passed.
HEARINGS AND RESOLUTIONS
8. A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2013, AND THE 2013-2017 CAPITAL PROGRAM.
Sponsor: Mayor/Finance
A motion was made by Council Member Michelle Erpenbach and seconded by Council
Member Sue Aguilar to adopt said Resolution 73-12.
Amendment 1
A motion was made by Council Member Kermit L. Staggers and seconded by Council
Member Kenny Anderson Jr. to amend the main motion, by amending “The 2013 General
Fund Revenue Budget by deleting $1,388,274 of property tax increase (3.0% CPI
adjustment pursuant to SDCL 10-13-35).”
Vote to amend: Roll Call: Yeses, Kermit L. Staggers, 1. Noes, Kenny Anderson Jr.,
James Entenman, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rex Rolfing, Sue
Aguilar, 7.
Motion Failed.
Amendment 2
A motion was made by Council Member Kermit L. Staggers and seconded by Council
Member Kenny Anderson Jr. to amend the main motion, by amending the “Capital
Improvement Plan, Project No. 105060, Core Façade Revitalization Program, by deleting
$200,000 in 2013; $200,000 in 2014; $200,000 in 2015; $250,000 in 2016; and $250,000
in 2017 for the Core Façade Revitalization Program.” (Pg. 95).
Vote to amend: Roll Call: Yeses, Kermit L. Staggers, 1. Noes, Kenny Anderson Jr., James
Entenman, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar,
7.
Motion Failed.
Council Member Kermit L. Staggers withdrew proposed Amendment 3.
Amendment 4
A motion was made by Council Member Kermit L. Staggers to amend the main motion by
amending “Aquatic Facilities Development CIP: Project Justification and Relationship to
Other Projects Narrative.” Add a sentence that says the following: “This funding shall not
be used to fund a year-round indoor aquatic facility at Spellerberg Park.” Delete the
sentence that says the following: “In addition, this funding would be sufficient to fund
construction of an outdoor seasonal aquatic center. However, as an alternative, a year-
round indoor aquatic facility is also under consideration and the public has been engaged
to provide input toward the ultimate decision. The year-round facility is contingent upon
community support and private contributions funding a portion of the project. Program
funding as outlined on page two contains debt service on a quality of life bond issue to
fund the cost differential if the year-round aquatic facility is selected. Prior to moving
forward with design and construction of a year-round aquatic facility, the City Council
would need to approve a bond ordinance to secure the remaining funding necessary.” (Pg.
98).
Since there is no second, the motion is not before the meeting.
Council Member Kenny Anderson Jr. withdrew proposed Amendment 5.
Amendment 6
A motion was made by Council Member Kermit L. Staggers and seconded by Council
Member Kenny Anderson Jr. to amend the main motion, by amending the “Capital
Improvement Plan, Project No. 228064 Indoor Tennis Facility”; by adding a sentence to
the Project Justification and Relationship to Other Projects to read as follows: “The
$500,000 programmed expenditures are contingent upon $2.5 million in private funds
immediately available to support an indoor tennis facility.” (Pg. 102).
Vote to amend: Roll Call: Yeses, Kenny Anderson Jr., Kermit L. Staggers, 2. Noes, James
Entenman, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar,
6.
Motion Failed.
Amendment 7
A motion was made by Council Member Kermit L. Staggers to amend the main motion by
amending the “Capital Improvement Plan, Project No. 229064 Indoor Ice Facility”; by
adding a sentence to the Project Justification and Relationship to Other Projects to read as
follows: “The $1,500,000 programmed expenditures are contingent upon $6.2 million in
private funds immediately available to support an indoor ice facility.” (Pg. 103).
Since there is no second, the motion is not before the meeting.
Amendment 8
A was made by Council Member James Entenman and seconded by Council Member
Michelle Erpenbach to amend the main motion, by amending the “Aquatic Facilities
Development CIP: Project Justification and Relationship to Other Projects Narrative.”
Add a sentence at the end of the paragraph that says the following: “Funding would also
be used for the development of a city-wide aquatic facilities master plan.” (Pg. 98).
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Kenny Anderson Jr., James Entenman, Michelle
Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, 7. Noes, Kermit L.
Staggers, 1.
Motion Passed.
Amendment 9
A motion was made by Council Member Kermit L. Staggers to amend the main motion by
amending the “Capital Improvement Plan, Project No. 038069, Escalators”, by “deleting
$160,000 in 2016 for escalators at the Washington Pavilion.” (Pg. 160).
Since there is no second, the motion is not before the meeting.
Amendment 10
A was made by Council Member Greg Jamison and seconded by Council Member Sue
Aguilar to amend the main motion, by amending “The 2013 Transit System Fund” by
“adding $14,000 to the Sioux Area Metro (SAM) budget for marketing. The Contract
Maintenance line item will be reduced by $14,000.”
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Kenny Anderson Jr., James Entenman, Michelle
Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, 7. Noes, Kermit L.
Staggers, 1.
Motion Passed.
Vote to adopt, the main motion, as amended: Roll Call: Yeses, Kenny Anderson Jr.,
James Entenman, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rex Rolfing,
Kermit L. Staggers, Sue Aguilar, 8. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 73-12
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2013, AND THE 2013–2017 CAPITAL PROGRAM.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
That the Mayor’s 2013 Budget and 2013–2017 Capital Program as submitted to the City Council
are hereby approved.
Date adopted: 09/11/12 .
Mike T. Huether
Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorie Hogstad
City Clerk
9. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR
REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF CONCRETE SIDEWALK AT
VARIOUS LOCATIONS.
Sponsor: Mayor/Finance
A motion was made by Council Member James Entenman and seconded by Council
Member Dean Karsky to adopt said Resolution 74-12.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Kenny Anderson Jr., James Entenman, Michelle
Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rex Rolfing, Sue Aguilar, 7. Noes, Kermit L.
Staggers, 1.
Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 74-12
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR REMOVAL
AND REPLACEMENT OF CONCRETE SIDEWALK AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
SECTION 1. That the special assessment roll for the assessment of the property assessable for
removal and replacement of concrete sidewalk at various locations pursuant to a contract entered
into with Quality First Concrete on the 30th day of June, 2011, be and the same is hereby
approved and the assessment as set out in the special assessment roll approved this date is hereby
levied against the property described therein and becomes a lien against such property upon
filing of the special assessment roll in the City Finance Office.
SECTION 2. The assessment may be paid in five annual installments and shall be collected
under Plan One—Collection by County Treasurer as provided in SDCL 9-43.
Date adopted: 09/11/12 .
Mike T. Huether
Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorie Hogstad
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 five installments, together with interest at
4.25 percent per annum 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; the remaining installments, with interest, will become due and payable annually at the
County Treasurer’s Office on January 1 of each following year until total assessment, with interest,
is paid in full.
Notice is further given that the special assessment roll approved in the above resolution was filed
with the City Clerk’s Office on the 11th day of September, 2012, and that the whole of said
assessment, or any installment thereof, may be paid without interest to the City Finance Office on
or before 30 days after said filing.
Lorie Hogstad
City Clerk
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Council Member Rex Rolfing and seconded by Council Member
Greg Jamison to adjourn the meeting at 9:42 p.m.
The Mayor called for a voice vote. All members voted yes.
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, September 11, 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 Carman Van Schaick, Celebrate Community Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
MINUTES
● Informational Meeting of Tuesday, September 4, 2012, at 4:00 p.m.
● City Council Meeting of Tuesday, September 4, 2012, at 7:00 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Approval of Contracts/Agreements on September 6, 2012 memo.
Sponsor: Mayor/Finance
2. Notice of change orders on September 6, 2012 memo.
Sponsor: Mayor/Finance
3. Report of Request for Quotes for Fuel: August 29, 2012; Unleaded Ethanol; 8500
Gallons; Harms Oil ($3.3770); Howes Oil ($3.3820); CHS, Inc. ($3.4090); Olson
Oil, no bids. Bid awarded to: Harms Oil.
Sponsor: Mayor/Fleet
4. A memorandum dated August 31, 2012, declaring surplus a capital item that will
be traded in for another asset.
Sponsor: Mayor/Finance
NOTICE OF HEARINGS
Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, October 9, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. for Item 5:
5. A PROPOSED RESOLUTION DECLARING THE NECESSITY TO ADOPT
THE COST RECOVERY ROLL FOR SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
CONSTRUCTED IN SECTION 12, T101N, R49W, MINNEHAHA COUNTY,
SD, AND ASSESSING THE COST FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS TO EACH
LOT OR TRACT OF LAND BENEFITTING THEREBY.
Sponsor: Mayor/Public Works
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA
PUBLIC INPUT
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
6. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
APPROVING THE RELEASE OF PORTIONS OF A PERMANENT UTILITY
EASEMENT LOCATED IN VACATED E. NINTH ST. BETWEEN N. MABLE
AVE. AND N. BLAUVELT AVE., IN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS,
MINNEHAHA COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA.
Sponsor: Mayor/Public Works
7. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
PROVIDING APPROPRIATIONS AND THE MEANS OF FINANCING FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2013.
Sponsor: Mayor/Finance
HEARINGS AND RESOLUTIONS
8. A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2013, AND THE 2013-2017 CAPITAL PROGRAM.
Sponsor: Mayor/Finance
9. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR
REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF CONCRETE SIDEWALK AT
VARIOUS LOCATIONS.
Sponsor: Mayor/Finance
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 THIRD 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 FOURTH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 5:00 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.
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