City Council Meeting

City of Sioux Falls Council Meeting Minutes Carnegie Town Hall, 235 West 10th Street MEETING OF Tuesday, February 9, 2016, at 7 PM ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT/ABSENT OFFICIAL AGENDA PRESENT ABSENT Council Member Dean Karsky Council Member Rick Kiley 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 Mayor Mike T. Huether INVOCATION  Reverend David Kraemer, All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PROCLAMATIONS  Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week (February 7-14, 2016) CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Council Member Kenny Anderson Jr. and seconded by Council Member Rex Rolfing to approve the Consent Agenda. Vote to approve: Roll Call: Yeses, Dean Karsky, Rex Rolfing, Kermit L. Staggers, Kenny Anderson Jr., Christine M. Erickson, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, 7. Noes, 0. Motion Passed. MINUTES  Informational Meeting of Monday, February 1, 2016, at 4 p.m.  Regular City Council Meeting of Monday, February 1, 2016, at 7 p.m. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Approval of Contracts/ Agreements on the February 4, 2016, memo. 2. Report of Requests for Quotes for Fuel dated: January 27, 2016; #1 & #2 Dyed Diesel; 15,000 Gallons (7,500 Gallons each); Harms Oil ($1.1155 #1 DM & $0.9866 #2 DM); Howes Oil ($1.1075 #1 DM & $1.0190 #2 DM); Cole's Petroleum ($1.1189 #1 DM & $1.0315 #2 DM); Stern Oil ($1.2519 #1 DM & $1.0219 #2 DM); CHS, Inc. ($1.2600 #1 DM & $1.0600 #2 DM); Midwest Oil, Midway Service (Vollan), and Olson Oil, all no bid. Bid awarded to: Harms Oil. 3. Report of Requests for Fuel dated: February 1, 2016; Unleaded Ethanol; 675 Gallons; Stern Oil ($1.3094); Howes Oil and Midway Service, both no bid. Bid awarded to: Stern Oil. 4. Report of Requests for Fuel dated: February 1, 2016; Clear Diesel #1; 581 Gallons; Stern Oil ($1.5244); Howes Oil and Midway Service, both no bid. Bid awarded to: Stern Oil. 5. Report of Requests for Quotes for Fuel dated: February 1, 2016; E-10 Unleaded Ethanol/87 Octane; 8,500 Gallons; Howes Oil ($1.1135); Cole's Petroleum ($1.1175); Harms Oil ($1.1351); Stern Oil ($1.1454); CHS, Inc. ($1.2200); Olson Oil and Midway (Vollan Oil), both no bid. Bid awarded to: Howes Oil. 6. Report of Requests for Quotes for Fuel dated: February 1, 2016; 70/30 #2/#1 Clear Diesel Blend; CHS, Inc. ($1.4874); Howes Oil ($1.4125); Harms Oil ($1.3867); Midwest Oil and Petroleum Traders Co., both no bid. Bid awarded to: Harms Oil. 7. Report for Requests for Quotes for Fuel dated: February 1, 2016; Clear Diesel #2, 581 Gallons; Stern Oil (41.4634); Midway Service and Howes Oil, both no bid. Bid awarded to: Stern Oil. 8. A communication was received from Debra Rohrer requesting permission to consume, but not sell, wine and malt beverages at the Brennan Rock & Roll Academy, 900 W. 11th St., on Saturday, March 26, 2016, for a fundraiser. 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:  Items 9- 21: The amount requested is the difference between the elderly freeze and the non-elderly freeze. 9. LaVone M. Wagner, 1201 N. Dakota Avenue, for 2015 taxes in the amount of $701.21. 10. Roger D. Thielsen, 1012 N. Sherman Avenue, for 2015 property taxes in the amount of $307.05. 11. Nancy A. Hansen, 1009 W. 7th Street, for 2015 property taxes in the amount of $125.47. 12. Lyle W. Burrell, Jr., 5508 W. 45th Street, for 2015 property taxes in the amount of $819.88. 13. Janet K. Best, 528 N. Sherman Avenue, for 2015 property taxes in the amount of $49.30. 14. Sheila M. Felker, 1108 W. 57th Street, #304, for 2015 property taxes in the amount of $257.48. 15. Marion Johnson, 5115 E. 22nd Street, for 2015 property taxes in the amount of $495.85. 16. Vincent F. Kellar, 2509 W. Rice Street, for 2015 property taxes in the amount of $765.30. 17. Gloria K. Spriggs, 1512 S. Riverdale Road, for 2015 property taxes in the amount of $590.10. 18. Victoria Raidme, 916 N. Leadale Avenue, for 2015 property taxes in the amount of $741.36. 19. Dennis D. Erickson, 804 S. Hawthorne Avenue, for 2015 property taxes in the amount of $307.70. 20. Arlene Wagner, 7010 W. 56th Street, for 2015 property taxes in the amount of $509.68. 21. Ronnie J. Pekron, 411 S. Holly Avenue, for 2015 property taxes in the amount of $694.44. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA  A motion was made by Council Member Kenny Anderson Jr. and seconded by Council Member Dean Karsky to approve the Regular Agenda. Vote to approve: Roll Call: Yeses, Dean Karsky, Rex Rolfing, Kermit L. Staggers, Kenny Anderson Jr., Christine M. Erickson, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, 7. Noes, 0. Motion Passed. PUBLIC INPUT Pam Nelson spoke in reference to Item 22 and asked the Council to not pass a fare increase. George Hahn spoke about the Events Center. Jim Sanden spoke about Item 22 and asked the Council to not pass a fare increase. Melanie Bliss spoke about Item 22 and asked the Council to not pass a fare increase. Cathy Brechtelsbauer spoke about Item 22 and expressed concern about a possible fare increase. Tim Stanga spoke about Item 22 and expressed opposition to an increase in fares. Sierra Broussard spoke about the homeless, hotel/motel safety, the recent homicide, and expressed support for an increase in fares (re: Item 22). Scott Ehrisman spoke about his lack of support for fare increases (re: Item 22) as well as government transparency and accountability. David Zokaites spoke about law enforcement. INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES Set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at 7 p.m. for Item 22: 22. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY AMENDING SECTION 124.012 RAISING SIOUX AREA METRO PARATRANSIT FARES. A motion was made by Council Member Kenny Anderson Jr. and seconded by Council Member Dean Karsky to set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at 7 p.m. Vote to set a date: Roll Call: Yeses, Dean Karsky, Rex Rolfing, Kermit L. Staggers,  Kenny Anderson Jr., Christine M. Erickson, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, 7. Noes, 0. Motion Passed. Set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at 7 p.m. for Item 23: 23. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, APPROVING A GRANT OF ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION EASEMENT. A motion was made by Council Member Rex Rolfing and seconded by Council Member Christine M. Erickson to set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at 7 p.m. Vote to set a date: Roll Call: Yeses, Dean Karsky, Rex Rolfing, Kermit L. Staggers, Kenny Anderson Jr., Christine M. Erickson, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, 7. Noes, 0. Motion Passed. HEARINGS AND RESOLUTIONS 24. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RELEASE OF THE PERMANENT DRAINAGEWAY EASEMENT LOCATED IN BLOCK 9, NORTH RIDGE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, MINNEHAHA COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA. A motion was made by Council Member Kenny Anderson Jr. and seconded by Council Member Michelle Erpenbach to adopt said Resolution No. 11-16. Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Dean Karsky, Rex Rolfing, Kermit L. Staggers, Kenny Anderson Jr., Christine M. Erickson, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, 7. Noes, 0. Motion Passed. RESOLUTION NO. 11-16 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RELEASE OF THE PERMANENT DRAINAGEWAY EASEMENT LOCATED IN BLOCK 9, NORTH RIDGE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, MINNEHAHA COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA. WHEREAS, the City of Sioux Falls, SD, no longer needs the permanent drainageway easement area across the above-described real property, as shown on Exhibit A. Signed approvals from all public and private utilities are on file with the office of the City Engineer; and WHEREAS, the permanent drainageway easement area boundaries were established by Book 265 of Miscellaneous on Page 988 and recorded on Block 9, North Ridge Addition to the City of Sioux Falls and filed for record in the office of the Register of Deeds for Minnehaha County, SD, on September 16, 2010;  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD: That it approves the release of the permanent drainageway easement area, as shown on attached Exhibit A, and affecting the real property described as Block 9, North Ridge Addition to the City of Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, SD, and that the City Clerk shall cause to be recorded with the Register of Deeds, Minnehaha County, SD, a duly certified transcript of this resolution. Date adopted: 02/09/16 . Mike T. Huether Mayor ATTEST: Thomas M. Greco City Clerk 25. 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 Michelle Erpenbach to adopt said Resolution No. 10-16. Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Dean Karsky, Rex Rolfing, Kermit L. Staggers, Kenny Anderson Jr., Christine M. Erickson, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, 7. Noes, 0. Motion Passed. RESOLUTION NO. 10-16 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 Cindy Neuroth Solid Waste Planning Reappointed for a term from February Board 2016 to February 2019. Richard Tupper Veterans’ Park Board Reappointed for a term from February 2016 to February 2021. Date adopted: 02/09/16 . Mike T. Huether Mayor ATTEST: Thomas M. Greco City Clerk ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Council Member Michelle Erpenbach and seconded by Council Member Dean Karsky to adjourn at 7:58 p.m. Mayor Mike Huether called for a voice vote. All members present voted yes. Motion Passed. Denise D. Tucker, MMC Assistant City Clerk 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. 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