City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingSioux Falls, SD · August 12, 2014
Minutes
City of Sioux Falls Council Meeting
Minutes
Carnegie Town Hall, 235 West 10th Street
MEETING OF Tuesday, August 12, 2014, at 7:00 PM
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT/ABSENT OFFICIAL AGENDA
PRESENT ABSENT
Council Member Kenny Anderson Jr. Council Member Kermit L. Staggers
Council Member Christine M. Erickson
Council Member Michelle Erpenbach
Council Member Greg Jamison
Council Member Dean Karsky
Council Member Rick Kiley
Council Member Rex Rolfing
Mayor Mike T. Huether
INVOCATION
Alan Greene, Evangelist, Founder/CEO of LifeLight
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Dean Karsky and seconded by Council Member
Kenny Anderson Jr. to approve the Consent Agenda.
Vote to approve: Roll Call: Yeses, Kenny Anderson Jr., Christine M. Erickson, Michelle
Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rick Kiley, Rex Rolfing, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
MINUTES
Budget Hearings Meeting of Tuesday, August 5, 2014, at 3:00 p.m.
Regular City Council Meeting of Tuesday, August 5, 2014, at 7:00 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Approval of contracts/agreements on the August 7, 2014 memo.
2. Notice of change orders on the August 7, 2014 memo.
3. A communication was received from Bisrat Yetbark requesting permission to
consume, but not sell, homemade beer and wine at the Multi-Cultural Center of
Sioux Falls, 515 N. Main Ave., on Sunday, September 21, 2014 from 10:00 a.m.
until 12:00 a.m. for a wedding.
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:
4. Earlien Gavin, 1824 S. Euclid Ave., for 2013 property taxes in the amount of
$649.57. The difference between the elderly freeze and the non-elderly freeze.
5. Michael R. Hight, 2609 S. Purdue Ave., for 2013 property taxes in the amount of
$1,271.58. The difference between non-owner occupied and owner occupied
taxes.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Michelle Erpenbach and seconded by Council
Member Dean Karsky to approve the Regular Agenda.
A motion was made by Council Member Dean Karsky and seconded by Council Member
Rex Rolfing to amend, the main motion, by moving Item 15 before Item 6.
Vote to amend: Roll Call: Yeses, Kenny Anderson Jr., Christine M. Erickson, Michelle
Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rick Kiley, Rex Rolfing, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
Vote to approve, as amended: Roll Call: Yeses, Kenny Anderson Jr., Christine M.
Erickson, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rick Kiley, Rex Rolfing, 7.
Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
PUBLIC INPUT
Jeff Barth thanked the City for putting up a fence at Van Eps Park; and spoke about other
issues regarding the park.
Theresa Stehly thanked Council members for attending a Neighborhood Watch picnic.
She also spoke about issues relating to boulevards.
Robert Kolbe spoke about budget funding, for the City and Minnehaha County.
April Smith spoke about public transit.
Item 15 was heard at this time. See item for action taken.
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
6. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
PROVIDING FOR INTEREST RATES FOR SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ON
STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENT COSTS AND ENGINEERING
AND TESTING COSTS FOR A PORTION OF THE SANFORD SPORTS
COMPLEX.
A motion was made by Council Member Michelle Erpenbach and seconded by Council
Member Dean Karsky to adopt said Ordinance No. 59-14.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Kenny Anderson Jr., Christine M. Erickson, Michelle
Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rick Kiley, Rex Rolfing, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
7. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY REVISING
CHAPTER 95: PARKS & RECREATION.
A motion was made by Council Member Dean Karsky and seconded by Council Member
Greg Jamison to adopt said Ordinance No. 60-14.
A motion was made by Council Member Michelle Erpenbach and seconded by Council
Member Kenny Anderson Jr. to amend, the main motion, by amending subsection (e) by
reinserting the sentence, “The issues shall be submitted to the board for recommendation
prior to official action;” and inserting new language, “unless the City Council deems it
necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health or safety;” and
removing subsection (g).
Vote to amend: Roll Call: Yeses, Kenny Anderson Jr., Christine M. Erickson, Michelle
Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Rick Kiley, Rex Rolfing, 6. Noes, Dean Karsky, 1.
Motion Passed.
A motion was made by Council Member Rick Kiley and seconded by Council Member
Dean Karsky to amend, the main motion, by amending subsection (e) by removing “this”
between “to” and “chapter”, and adding “except for this section” after “95”.
Vote to amend: Roll Call: Yeses, Kenny Anderson Jr., Christine M. Erickson, Michelle
Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rick Kiley, Rex Rolfing, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
Vote to adopt, as amended: Roll Call: Yeses, Kenny Anderson Jr., Christine M.
Erickson, Greg Jamison, Rick Kiley, Rex Rolfing, 5. Noes, Michelle Erpenbach, Dean
Karsky, 2.
Motion Passed.
HEARINGS AND RESOLUTIONS
8. A RESOLUTION VACATING THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY ON S.
MEREDITH AVE. WEST OF W. 77TH ST., AS SHOWN ON EXHIBIT A.
A motion was made by Council Member Kenny Anderson Jr. and seconded by Council
Member Dean Karsky to adopt said Resolution No. 89-14.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Kenny Anderson Jr., Christine M. Erickson, Michelle
Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rick Kiley, Rex Rolfing, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 89-14
A RESOLUTION VACATING THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY ON S. MEREDITH AVE.
WEST OF W. 77TH ST., AS SHOWN ON EXHIBIT A.
WHEREAS, a petition of the owners of:
NW1/4 (ex. H1, H2, and Tract A, Prairie View Addition) Section 16-100-50, Lincoln
County, SD;
Lot 1 Block 12 Prairie Hills West Addition, Lincoln County, SD;
Tract A (ex. Prairie Hills South Addition and Prairie Hills West Addition), Prairie View
Addition, Lincoln County, SD
to the City of Sioux Falls, Lincoln County, South Dakota has been filed with the City Clerk,
asking that the aforesaid be vacated. Pursuant to SDCL, notice of hearing has duly been given,
and said notice was properly published; and
WHEREAS, the hearing was held on August 12, 2014, and the petition has been duly examined
and investigated by the City Council of the City of Sioux Falls. Testimony in support of said
petition has been heard, and no opposition thereto was voiced. Said property, as shown upon the
plats attached to and made a part of said petition, has not been used for public travel in the last
20 years;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
That the public right-of-way on S. Meredith Ave. west of W. 77th St., as shown on Exhibit A, to
the City of Sioux Falls, Lincoln County, South Dakota, be and the same hereby is declared
vacated, and that the City Clerk shall cause to be filed with the Register of Deeds, Lincoln
County, South Dakota, a duly certified transcript of this resolution.
Date adopted: 08/12/14 .
Mike T. Huether
Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorie Hogstad
City Clerk
9. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR
REPAIR OR DEMOLITION OF REAL PROPERTY IN VARIOUS AREAS IN
THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA.
A motion was made by Council Member Greg Jamison and seconded by Council
Member Kenny Anderson Jr. to adopt said Resolution No. 90-14.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Kenny Anderson Jr., Christine M. Erickson, Michelle
Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rick Kiley, Rex Rolfing, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 90-14
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR REPAIR OR
DEMOLITION OF REAL PROPERTY IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE CITY OF SIOUX
FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
SECTION 1. That the special assessment roll for repair or demolition of real property in various
areas in Sioux Falls, SD, is hereby approved and the assessments in the assessment roll are levied
against the property described in it. The assessments become a lien against the property when the
assessment roll is filed in the City Finance Office.
SECTION 2. The assessment may be paid in one annual installment and shall be collected under
Plan One—Collection by County Treasurer as provided in SDCL 9-43.
Date adopted: 08/12/14 .
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 one installment, together with interest not to
exceed 5.25 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, 2015.
Notice is further given that the special assessment roll approved in the above resolution was filed
with the City Finance Office on the 12th day of August, 2014, and that the entire assessment may
be paid without interest to the City Finance Office on or before September 11, 2014.
Lorie Hogstad
City Clerk
10. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR
LITTER REMOVAL IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS,
SOUTH DAKOTA.
A motion was made by Council Member Kenny Anderson Jr. and seconded by Council
Member Dean Karsky to adopt said Resolution No. 91-14.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Kenny Anderson Jr., Christine M. Erickson, Michelle
Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rick Kiley, Rex Rolfing, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 91-14
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR LITTER
REMOVAL IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
SECTION 1. That the special assessment roll for litter removal in various areas in Sioux Falls,
SD, is hereby approved and the assessments in the assessment roll are levied against the property
described in it. The assessments become a lien against the property when the assessment roll is
filed in the City Finance Office.
SECTION 2. The assessment may be paid in one annual installment and shall be collected under
Plan One—Collection by County Treasurer as provided in SDCL 9-43.
Date adopted: 08/12/14 .
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 one installment, together with interest not to
exceed 5.25 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, 2015.
Notice is further given that the special assessment roll approved in the above resolution was filed
with the City Finance Office on the 12th day of August, 2014, and that the entire assessment may
be paid without interest to the City Finance Office on or before September 11, 2014.
Lorie Hogstad
City Clerk
11. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR
SNOW REMOVAL IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS,
SOUTH DAKOTA.
A motion was made by Council Member Kenny Anderson Jr. and seconded by Council
Member Rex Rolfing to adopt said Resolution No. 92-14.
A motion was made by Council Member Rex Rolfing and seconded by Council Member
Dean Karsky to amend, the main motion, by amending the Minnehaha County special
assessment roll by removing ID #82345; Larry and Jayne Burkhart for $103.40, located
on page 2.
Vote to amend: Roll Call: Yeses, Kenny Anderson Jr., Christine M. Erickson, Michelle
Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rick Kiley, Rex Rolfing, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
Vote to adopt, as amended: Roll Call: Yeses, Kenny Anderson Jr., Christine M.
Erickson, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rick Kiley, Rex Rolfing, 7.
Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 92-14
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR SNOW
REMOVAL IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
SECTION 1. That the special assessment roll for snow removal in various areas in Sioux Falls,
SD, is hereby approved and the assessments in the assessment roll are levied against the property
described in it. The assessments become a lien against the property when the assessment roll is
filed in the City Finance Office.
SECTION 2. The assessment may be paid in one annual installment and shall be collected under
Plan One—Collection by County Treasurer as provided in SDCL 9-43.
Date adopted: 08/12/14 .
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 one installment, together with interest not to
exceed 5.25 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, 2015.
Notice is further given that the special assessment roll approved in the above resolution was filed
with the City Finance Office on the 12th day of August, 2014, and that the entire assessment may
be paid without interest to the City Finance Office on or before September 11, 2014.
Lorie Hogstad
City Clerk
12. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR
TREE TRIMMING IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS,
SOUTH DAKOTA.
A motion was made by Council Member Rex Rolfing and seconded by Council Member
Michelle Erpenbach to adopt said Resolution No. 93-14.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Kenny Anderson Jr., Christine M. Erickson, Michelle
Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rick Kiley, Rex Rolfing, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 93-14
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR TREE
TRIMMING IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
SECTION 1. That the special assessment roll for tree trimming in various areas in Sioux Falls,
SD, is hereby approved and the assessments in the assessment roll are levied against the property
described in it. The assessments become a lien against the property when the assessment roll is
filed in the City Finance Office.
SECTION 2. The assessment may be paid in one annual installment and shall be collected under
Plan One—Collection by County Treasurer as provided in SDCL 9-43.
Date adopted: 08/12/14 .
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 one installment, together with interest not to
exceed 5.25 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, 2015.
Notice is further given that the special assessment roll approved in the above resolution was filed
with the City Finance Office on the 12th day of August, 2014, and that the entire assessment may
be paid without interest to the City Finance Office on or before September 11, 2014.
Lorie Hogstad
City Clerk
13. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR
THE MOWING OF WEEDS AND GRASSES IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE
CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA.
A motion was made by Council Member Kenny Anderson Jr. and seconded by Council
Member Rex Rolfing to adopt said Resolution No. 94-14.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Kenny Anderson Jr., Christine M. Erickson, Michelle
Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rick Kiley, Rex Rolfing, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 94-14
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE MOWING
OF WEEDS AND GRASSES IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS,
SOUTH DAKOTA.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
SECTION 1. That the special assessment roll for mowing weeds and grasses in various areas in
Sioux Falls, SD, is hereby approved and the assessments in the assessment roll are levied against
the property described in it. The assessments become a lien against the property when the
assessment roll is filed in the City Finance Office.
SECTION 2. The assessment may be paid in one annual installment and shall be collected under
Plan One—Collection by County Treasurer as provided in SDCL 9-43.
Date adopted: 08/12/14 .
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 one installment, together with interest not to
exceed 5.25 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, 2015.
Notice is further given that the special assessment roll approved in the above resolution was filed
with the City Finance Office on the 12th day of August, 2014, and that the entire assessment may
be paid without interest to the City Finance Office on or before September 11, 2014.
Lorie Hogstad
City Clerk
14. A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CANDIDACY OF TRACY D. TURBAK
FOR A POSITION ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTH
DAKOTA PUBLIC ASSURANCE ALLIANCE (SDPAA).
A motion was made by Council Member Dean Karsky and seconded by Council Member
Christine M. Erickson to adopt said Resolution No. 95-14.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Kenny Anderson Jr., Christine M. Erickson, Michelle
Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rick Kiley, Rex Rolfing, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 95-14
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CANDIDACY OF TRACY D. TURBAK FOR A
POSITION ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC
ASSURANCE ALLIANCE (SDPAA).
WHEREAS, the City of Sioux Falls is a member of the SDPAA, which is a risk-sharing pool
comprised primarily of South Dakota cities and counties; and
WHEREAS, the City of Sioux Falls appointed Director of Finance, Tracy D. Turbak, currently
holds a position on the Board of Directors of the SDPAA, which term is soon to expire; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Sioux Falls to maintain this representation on
the Board of Directors of the SDPAA; and
WHEREAS, the SDPAA board member eligibility rules require the candidacy of an appointed
official to be supported by a resolution of the governing board.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
That the City Council hereby supports the candidacy of the Director of Finance, Tracy D.
Turbak, for a position on the Board of Directors of the SDPAA.
Date adopted: 08/12/14 .
Mike T. Huether
Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorie Hogstad
City Clerk
15. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS ACCEPTING THE 2014
TRANSIT TASK FORCE REPORT.
A motion was made by Council Member Rex Rolfing and seconded by Council Member
Michelle Erpenbach to adopt said Resolution No. 96-14.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Kenny Anderson Jr., Christine M. Erickson, Michelle
Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rick Kiley, Rex Rolfing, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 96-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS ACCEPTING THE 2014 TRANSIT
TASK FORCE REPORT.
WHEREAS, the Transit Task Force was created by the City Council to develop a long-term
strategy that addresses both fixed route and Paratransit needs in Sioux Falls;
WHEREAS, the 20-member task force included individuals representing transit users,
nonprofits, medical facilities, City Council, advocacy groups, and other interested parties; and
WHEREAS, the 2014 Transit Task Force Report was developed through a comprehensive eight-
month planning process facilitated by City Planning;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
That the 2014 Transit Task Force Report as attached hereto and made part of this Resolution is
hereby accepted by the City Council.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT:
The City follow the 2014 Transit Task Force Report’s goals and work actions for planning future
transit routes, setting fares, and establishing future transit budgets.
Date adopted: 08/12/14 .
Mike T. Huether
Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorie Hogstad
City Clerk
16. A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE RENAMING OF SOUTH
DAKOTA HIGHWAY 100 TO VETERANS' MEMORIAL PARKWAY.
A motion was made by Council Member Rex Rolfing and seconded by Council Member
Kenny Anderson Jr. to adopt said Resolution No. 97-14.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Kenny Anderson Jr., Christine M. Erickson, Michelle
Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rick Kiley, Rex Rolfing, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 97-14
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE RENAMING OF SOUTH DAKOTA HIGHWAY
100 TO VETERANS’ MEMORIAL PARKWAY.
WHEREAS, South Dakota has a proud and distinguished history of dedicated military service by
men and women of this state whose courage, heroism, and sacrifice preserve the liberties and
democratic way of life set forth in our state and federal constitutions; and
WHEREAS, South Dakota is the proud home of more than 75,000 military veterans who have
served their country long and well and who bring great honor and distinction to the state; and
WHEREAS, South Dakota is home not only to active duty service personnel and veterans but
also to the countless family members of these men and women who display the same dedication,
courage, and sacrifice; and
WHEREAS, we should never forget the sacrifices made by more than 2,800 South Dakotans,
including 294 military personnel from Minnehaha and Lincoln counties since World War I, who
gave the ultimate sacrifice defending the principles of freedom, liberty, and justice; and
WHEREAS, in times of conflict around the globe, it is particularly appropriate to recognize
South Dakotans in all branches and components of the Armed Services who serve around the
world to protect the security and peace of our nation and other nations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
That the Sioux Falls City Council strongly urges the South Dakota Department of Transportation
to rename South Dakota Highway 100 and its future expansion to Veterans’ Memorial Parkway.
Date adopted: 08/12/14 .
Mike T. Huether
Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorie Hogstad
City Clerk
17. A RESOLUTION ADVISING AND GIVING CONSENT TO THE
APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO CERTAIN CITIZEN BOARDS.
A motion was made by Council Member Dean Karsky and seconded by Council Member
Christine M. Erickson to adopt said Resolution No. 98-14.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Kenny Anderson Jr., Christine M. Erickson, Michelle
Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rick Kiley, Rex Rolfing, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 98-14
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 appointment:
Name Board Term
Bill Wood Commission on Human Appointed for a term from August 2014
Relations through May 2016 (to fill the unexpired
term of Mark Reichelt).
Date adopted: 08/12/14 .
Mike T. Huether
Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorie Hogstad
City Clerk
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Council Member Dean Karsky and seconded by Council Member
Michelle Erpenbach to adjourn at 8:32 p.m.
Mayor Mike Huether called for a voice vote. All members voted yes. 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, August 12, 2014 at 7:00 PM
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT/ABSENT
Council Member Kenny Anderson Jr.
Council Member Christine M. Erickson
Council Member Michelle Erpenbach
Council Member Greg Jamison
Council Member Dean Karsky
Council Member Rick Kiley
Council Member Rex Rolfing
Council Member Kermit L. Staggers
Mayor Mike T. Huether
INVOCATION
● Alan Greene, Evangelist, Founder/CEO of LifeLight
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
MINUTES
● Budget Hearings Meeting of Tuesday, August 5, 2014, at 3:00 p.m.
● Regular City Council Meeting of Tuesday, August 5, 2014, at 7:00 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Approval of contracts/agreements on the August 7, 2014 memo.
2. Notice of change orders on the August 7, 2014 memo.
3. A communication was received from Bisrat Yetbark requesting permission to
consume, but not sell, homemade beer and wine at the Multi-Cultural Center of
Sioux Falls, 515 N. Main Ave., on Sunday, September 21, 2014 from 10:00 a.m.
until 12:00 a.m. for a wedding.
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:
4. Earlien Gavin, 1824 S. Euclid Ave., for 2013 property taxes in the amount of
$649.57. The difference between the elderly freeze and the non-elderly freeze.
5. Michael R. Hight, 2609 S. Purdue Ave., for 2013 property taxes in the amount of
$1,271.58. The difference between non-owner occupied and owner occupied taxes.
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,
PROVIDING FOR INTEREST RATES FOR SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ON
STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENT COSTS AND ENGINEERING AND
TESTING COSTS FOR A PORTION OF THE SANFORD SPORTS COMPLEX.
7. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY REVISING
CHAPTER 95: PARKS & RECREATION.
HEARINGS AND RESOLUTIONS
8. A RESOLUTION VACATING THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY ON S.
MEREDITH AVE. WEST OF W. 77TH ST., AS SHOWN ON EXHIBIT A.
9. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR
REPAIR OR DEMOLITION OF REAL PROPERTY IN VARIOUS AREAS IN
THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA.
10. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR
LITTER REMOVAL IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS,
SOUTH DAKOTA.
11. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR
SNOW REMOVAL IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS,
SOUTH DAKOTA.
12. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR
TREE TRIMMING IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS,
SOUTH DAKOTA.
13. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR
THE MOWING OF WEEDS AND GRASSES IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE
CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA.
14. A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CANDIDACY OF TRACY D. TURBAK
FOR A POSITION ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTH
DAKOTA PUBLIC ASSURANCE ALLIANCE (SDPAA).
15. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS ACCEPTING THE 2014
TRANSIT TASK FORCE REPORT.
16. A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE RENAMING OF SOUTH DAKOTA
HIGHWAY 100 TO VETERANS’ MEMORIAL PARKWAY.
17. A RESOLUTION ADVISING AND GIVING CONSENT TO THE
APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO CERTAIN CITIZEN BOARDS.
NEW BUSINESS
ITEMS ADDED AFTER AGENDA DEADLINE
The City Council may include other such business as may come before this body.
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