City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingSioux Falls, SD · November 10, 2015
Minutes
City of Sioux Falls Council Meeting
Minutes
Carnegie Town Hall, 235 West 10th Street
MEETING OF Tuesday, November 10, 2015, at 7 PM
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT/ABSENT OFFICIAL AGENDA
PRESENT ABSENT
Council Member Rex Rolfing Council Member Kermit L. Staggers
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
Mayor Mike T. Huether
INVOCATION
Pastor David Thompson, Brookings Baptist Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATIONS
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month - November, 2015
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Dean Karsky and seconded by Council Member
Rex Rolfing to approve the Consent Agenda.
Vote to approve: Roll Call: Yeses, Rex Rolfing, Kenny Anderson Jr., Christine M.
Erickson, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rick Kiley, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
MINUTES
Informational Meeting of Monday, November 2, 2015, at 4 p.m.
Regular City Council Meeting of Monday, November 2, 2015, at 7 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Approval of contracts/agreements on the November 5, 2015, memo.
2. Approval of the notice of change orders on the November 5, 2015, memo.
3. Approval of the notification of surplus property on the October 30, 2015, memo.
4. Report of Requests for Quotes for Fuel dated: October 27, 2015; #2 Dyed Diesel;
3,000 gallons; Howes Oil ($1.839); Midwest Oil ($1.789); and Midway Service
($1.730). Bid awarded to: Midway Service.
5. Report of Requests for Quotes for Fuel dated: October 30, 2015; #1 Dyed Diesel
Fuel; 15,000 gallons; Harms Oil ($1.9601); Cole's Petroleum ($1.9907); CHS, Inc.
($2.0190); Howes Oil ($2.0545); Midwest Oil and Olson Oil, both no bid. Bid
awarded to: Harms Oil.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Kenny Anderson Jr. and seconded by Council
Member Rick Kiley to approve the Regular Agenda.
Vote to approve: Roll Call: Yeses, Rex Rolfing, Kenny Anderson Jr., Christine M.
Erickson, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rick Kiley, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
PUBLIC INPUT
Greg Neitzert spoke about the Shape Places ordinance and the Board of Adjustment.
Bruce Danielson spoke about: problems with SIRE; the possibility of placing City
Council Meetings, which he recorded, on a YouTube channel; the missing corrected
North Phillips Land Sale documents; and a missing statue base and statue.
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
Set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Tuesday, November 17, 2015, at 7 p.m. for
Item 6:
6. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
AMENDING SECTIONS 51.081 AND 51.081.01 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY ADDING SURCHARGE AND RATE
SECTIONS.
A motion was made by Council Member Christine M. Erickson and seconded by Council
Member Dean Karsky to set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Tuesday, November
17, 2015, at 7 p.m., for Item 6.
Vote to set a date: Roll Call: Yeses, Rex Rolfing, Kenny Anderson Jr., Christine M.
Erickson, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rick Kiley, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
Set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Tuesday, November 17, 2015, at 7 p.m. for
Item 7:
7. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
PROVIDING FOR A SURCHARGE FOR A PROJECT TO MAKE
IMPROVEMENTS TO ITS WASTEWATER SYSTEM AND FOR NONPOINT
SOURCE FACILITIES, IMPROVEMENTS, AND ACTIVITIES FOR
PAYMENT OF REVENUE BONDS AND YEARLY REVIEW OF RATES.
A motion was made by Council Member Dean Karsky and seconded by Council Member
Rick Kiley to set a date and 2nd Reading for Tuesday, November 17, 2015, at 7 p.m., for
Item 7.
Vote to set a date: Roll Call: Yeses, Rex Rolfing, Kenny Anderson Jr., Christine M.
Erickson, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rick Kiley, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
Set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Tuesday, November 17, 2015, at 7 p.m. for
Item 8:
8. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS AND PLEDGING A
SURCHARGE FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO ITS WASTEWATER SYSTEM
AND NONPOINT SOURCE IMPROVEMENTS.
A motion was made by Council Member Kenny Anderson Jr. and seconded by Council
Member Rex Rolfing to set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Tuesday, November
17, 2015, at 7 p.m., for Item 8.
Vote to set a date: Roll Call: Yeses, Rex Rolfing, Kenny Anderson Jr., Christine M.
Erickson, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rick Kiley, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
Set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Tuesday, November 17, 2015, at 7 p.m. for
Item 9:
9. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY AMENDING
CHAPTER 39: PERSONNEL REGULATIONS AND BENEFITS;
RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS; SECTION 39.036 APPLICATION TO
APPOINTIVE OFFICERS.
A motion was made by Council Member Rex Rolfing and seconded by Council Member
Rick Kiley to set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Tuesday, November 17, 2015, at
7 p.m., for Item 9.
Vote to set a date: Roll Call: Yeses, Rex Rolfing, Kenny Anderson Jr., Christine M.
Erickson, Michelle Erpenbach, Dean Karsky, Rick Kiley, 6. Noes, Greg Jamison, 1.
Motion Passed.
NOTICE OF HEARINGS FOR STREET VACATIONS
Set a hearing date for Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at 7 p.m., for Item 10:
10. A PROPOSED RESOLUTION VACATING THE S. DESOTO AVE. RIGHT-
OF-WAY FROM THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF E. GARFIELD ST.
TO APPROXIMATELY 128' SOUTH AS SHOWN ON THE EXHIBIT.
A motion was made by Council Member Dean Karsky and seconded by Council Member
Kenny Anderson Jr. to set a date of hearing for Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at 7 p.m.,
for Item 10.
Vote to set a date: Roll Call: Yeses, Rex Rolfing, Kenny Anderson Jr., Christine M.
Erickson, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rick Kiley, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
NEW BUSINESS
11. RECONSIDERATION (FROM THE NOVEMBER 2, 2015, CITY
COUNCIL MEETING) 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING PROPERTY AT THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF E. 41ST ST. AND S. VETERANS PKWY. FROM THE RA-2
APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL—MODERATE DENSITY AND C-3
COMMERCIAL—COMMUNITY DISTRICTS TO THE RA-3 APARTMENT
RESIDENTIAL—HIGH DENSITY DISTRICT, PETITION NO. 3456-2015,
AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX
FALLS. Planning Commission recommends approval. Defer 2nd Reading of this
item to Tuesday, December 1, 2015, at 7 p.m.
A motion was made by Council Member Rex Rolfing and seconded by Council Member
Kenny Anderson Jr. to reconsider and to defer the 2nd Reading to Tuesday, December 1,
2015, at 7 p.m., for Item 11.
Vote to reconsider and defer the 2nd Reading: Roll Call: Yeses, Rex Rolfing, Kenny
Anderson Jr., Christine M. Erickson, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky,
Rick Kiley, 7. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
City Council Chair Kenny Anderson Jr. reminded everyone that tomorrow is Veterans Day and
encouraged them to thank a veteran for their service. He added that today is the 240th birthday of
the United States Marine Corps.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Council Member Michelle Erpenbach and seconded by Council
Member Rex Rolfing to adjourn at 7:58 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, November 10, 2015 at 7 PM
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT/ABSENT
Council Member Rex Rolfing
Council Member Kermit L. Staggers
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
Mayor Mike T. Huether
INVOCATION
● Pastor David Thompson, Brookings Baptist Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATIONS
● Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month - November, 2015
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
MINUTES
● Informational Meeting of Monday, November 2, 2015, at 4 p.m.
● Regular City Council Meeting of Monday, November 2, 2015, at 7 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Approval of contracts/agreements on the November 5, 2015, memo.
2. Approval of the notice of change orders on the November 5, 2015, memo.
3. Approval of the notification of surplus property on the October 30, 2015, memo.
4. Report of Requests for Quotes for Fuel dated: October 27, 2015; #2 Dyed Diesel;
3,000 gallons; Howes Oil ($1.839); Midwest Oil ($1.789); and Midway Service
($1.730). Bid awarded to: Midway Service.
5. Report of Requests for Quotes for Fuel dated: October 30, 2015; #1 Dyed Diesel
Fuel; 15,000 gallons; Harms Oil ($1.9601); Cole's Petroleum ($1.9907); CHS, Inc.
($2.0190); Howes Oil ($2.0545); Midwest Oil and Olson Oil, both no bid. Bid
awarded to: Harms Oil.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA
PUBLIC INPUT
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
Set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Tuesday, November 17, 2015, at 7 p.m. for
Item 6:
6. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
AMENDING SECTIONS 51.081 AND 51.081.01 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY ADDING SURCHARGE AND RATE
SECTIONS.
Set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Tuesday, November 17, 2015, at 7 p.m. for
Item 7:
7. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
PROVIDING FOR A SURCHARGE FOR A PROJECT TO MAKE
IMPROVEMENTS TO ITS WASTEWATER SYSTEM AND FOR NONPOINT
SOURCE FACILITIES, IMPROVEMENTS, AND ACTIVITIES FOR
PAYMENT OF REVENUE BONDS AND YEARLY REVIEW OF RATES.
Set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Tuesday, November 17, 2015, at 7 p.m. for
Item 8:
8. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS AND PLEDGING A
SURCHARGE FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO ITS WASTEWATER SYSTEM
AND NONPOINT SOURCE IMPROVEMENTS.
Set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Tuesday, November 17, 2015, at 7 p.m. for
Item 9:
9. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY AMENDING
CHAPTER 39: PERSONNEL REGULATIONS AND BENEFITS;
RETIREMENT AND PENSIONS; SECTION 39.036 APPLICATION TO
APPOINTIVE OFFICERS.
NOTICE OF HEARINGS FOR STREET VACATIONS
Set a hearing date for Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at 7 p.m., for Item 10:
10. A PROPOSED RESOLUTION VACATING THE S. DESOTO AVE. RIGHT-
OF-WAY FROM THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF E. GARFIELD ST.
TO APPROXIMATELY 128' SOUTH AS SHOWN ON THE EXHIBIT.
NEW BUSINESS
11. RECONSIDERATION (FROM THE NOVEMBER 2, 2015, CITY
COUNCIL MEETING) 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING PROPERTY AT THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF E. 41ST ST. AND S. VETERANS PKWY. FROM THE RA-2
APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL—MODERATE DENSITY AND C-3
COMMERCIAL—COMMUNITY DISTRICTS TO THE RA-3 APARTMENT
RESIDENTIAL—HIGH DENSITY DISTRICT, PETITION NO. 3456-2015,
AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX
FALLS. Planning Commission recommends approval. Defer 2nd Reading of this
item to Tuesday, December 1, 2015, at 7 p.m.
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.
AS YOUR ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES, THE CITY COUNCIL VALUES YOUR INPUT AND FEEDBACK. WHEN THE CITY COUNCIL
WILL ACT AS A DECISION-MAKER ON AN UPCOMING MATTER INVOLVING A LICENSE OR A PERMIT, PERSONS ARE ENCOURAGED
TO PROVIDE WRITTEN COMMENTS TO THE ENTIRE CITY COUNCIL OR TO PROVIDE ORAL COMMENT AT THE PUBLIC MEETING
WHEN THAT ITEM IS CONSIDERED BY THE ENTIRE CITY COUNCIL. THOSE WHO PROVIDE COMMENTS IN ANY MANNER SHOULD
UNDERSTAND THAT THEIR COMMENTS MAY BECOME PART OF THE OFFICIAL RECORD AND SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY ALL
PARTIES AND THE PUBLIC.
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 ON TUESDAYS EACH
MONTH AT 4 P.M. COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS AIR LIVE THE FIRST, SECOND, 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 P.M. THE JOINT CITY COUNCIL/MINNEHAHA COUNTY COMMISSION MEETINGS AIR
LIVE THE FOURTH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 5 P.M. REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL ARE ALSO ARCHIVED AND
AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING ON DEMAND AT WWW.SIOUXFALLS.ORG. LINKS TO EACH MEETING’S 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 A.M. ON THURSDAYS, AND 6 P.M. ON SATURDAYS.
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COMMISSION MEETINGS AT 8 A.M. ON FIRST FRIDAY AFTER LIVE MEETING AND 1 P.M. ON FIRST SUNDAY AFTER LIVE MEETING.
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