City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingSioux Falls, SD · February 14, 2017
Minutes
City of Sioux Falls Council Meeting
Minutes
Carnegie Town Hall, 235 West 10th Street
MEETING OF Tuesday, February 14, 2017, at 7 PM
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT/ABSENT OFFICIAL AGENDA
PRESENT ABSENT
Council Member Rick Kiley
Council Member Greg Neitzert
Council Member Rex Rolfing
Council Member Marshall Selberg
Council Member Pat Starr
Council Member Theresa Stehly
Council Member Christine M. Erickson
Council Member Michelle Erpenbach
Mayor Mike T. Huether
INVOCATION
Pastor Erich P. McCandless, PhD., Empire Baptist Temple
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATIONS
Congenital Heart Awareness Week, February 7-14, 2017
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Rex Rolfing and seconded by Council Member
Michelle Erpenbach to approve the Consent Agenda.
Vote to approve: Roll Call: Yeses, Rick Kiley, Greg Neitzert, Rex Rolfing, Marshall
Selberg, Pat Starr, Theresa Stehly, Christine M. Erickson, Michelle Erpenbach, 8. Noes,
0.
Motion Passed.
MINUTES
Informational Meeting of Monday, February 6, 2017, at 4 p.m.
Regular City Council Meeting of Monday, February 6, 2017, at 7 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Approval of contracts/agreements on the February 10, 2017, memo.
2. Report of Requests for Quotes for Fuel dated: February 3, 2017; #1 & #2 Dyed
Diesel Fuel; 7,500 Gallons #1 & 7,500 Gallons #2 (15,000 Gallons); Harms Oil
($1.8393 #1 & $1.6928 #2); Stern Oil ($1.8416 #1 & $1.7235 #2); CHS, Inc.,
Cole's Petroleum, Howes Oil, Midway Service, and Olson Oil, all no bid. Bid
awarded to: Harms Oil.
3. Report of Requests for Quotes for Fuel dated: February 3, 2017; E-10 Unleaded
Ethanol/87 Octane; 8,500 Gallons; Harms Oil ($1.8373); Stern Oil ($1.8831);
CHS, Inc., Cole's Petroleum, Howes Oil, Midway Service, and Olson Oil, all no
bid. Bid awarded to: Harms Oil.
4. A communication was received from Maegan Nimick requesting permission to
consume, but not sell, wine at the Old Courthouse Museum, 200 W. Sixth St., on
Saturday, February 25, 2017, for a wedding.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Christine M. Erickson and seconded by Council
Member Marshall Selberg to approve the Regular Agenda.
Vote to approve: Roll Call: Yeses, Rick Kiley, Greg Neitzert, Rex Rolfing, Marshall
Selberg, Pat Starr, Theresa Stehly, Christine M. Erickson, Michelle Erpenbach, 8. Noes,
0.
Motion Passed.
PUBLIC INPUT
Scott Ehrisman spoke about the need for the City to investigate a downtown building
collapse.
Tim Stanga spoke about last week's City Council meeting.
Jason Ball, the newly appointed president of the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of
Commerce, introduced himself to the City Council.
David Zokaites spoke about items from a previous City Council meeting.
Alexa Giebink spoke on behalf of her uncle Robert Giebink and herself, regarding the
gifting of land for the Glory House.
Joan Giebink spoke about the gifting of land for the Glory House.
Regan Meyer spoke about the gifting of land for the Glory House.
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
Set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Tuesday, February 21, 2017, for Item 5:
5. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY AMENDING
CHAPTER 95: PARKS AND RECREATION REQUIRING 48 HOURS PRIOR
TO OFFICIAL ACTION.
A motion was made by Council Member Christine M. Erickson and seconded by Council
Member Marshall Selberg to set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Tuesday,
February 21, 2017.
Vote to set a date: Roll Call: Yeses, Rick Kiley, Greg Neitzert, Rex Rolfing, Marshall
Selberg, Pat Starr, Theresa Stehly, Christine M. Erickson, Michelle Erpenbach, 8. Noes,
0.
Motion Passed.
Set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Tuesday, February 21, 2017, for Item 6:
6. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
AUTHORIZING THE AMENDED AND RESTATED WATER TANK LEASE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS AND AT&T (57TH
ST. ELEVATED WATER STORAGE TANK).
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 February 21, 2017.
Vote to set a date: Roll Call: Yeses, Rick Kiley, Greg Neitzert, Rex Rolfing, Marshall
Selberg, Pat Starr, Theresa Stehly, Christine M. Erickson, Michelle Erpenbach, 8. Noes,
0.
Motion Passed.
HEARINGS AND RESOLUTIONS
7. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
CONTRACT FOR POLICE OFFICERS AND SERGEANTS SIOUX FALLS
FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE LODGE NO. 1 L.C.
A motion was made by Council Member Christine M. Erickson and seconded by Council
Member Theresa Stehly to adopt said Resolution No. 8-17.
A motion was made by Council Member Christine M. Erickson and seconded by Council
Member Greg Neitzert to amend the resolution by replacing all references to "March 13,
2017" with "January 1, 2017," and requiring that all contract terms be in conformance
with this resolution as amended.
Vote to amend: Roll Call: Yeses, Greg Neitzert, Pat Starr, Theresa Stehly, Christine M.
Erickson, 4. Noes, Rick Kiley, Rex Rolfing, Marshall Selberg, Michelle Erpenbach, 4.
Mayor Mike Huether broke the tie by voting no.
Motion Failed.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Rick Kiley, Greg Neitzert, Rex Rolfing, Marshall
Selberg, Christine M. Erickson, Michelle Erpenbach, 6. Noes, Pat Starr, Theresa Stehly,
2.
Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 8-17
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING CONTRACT FOR
POLICE OFFICERS AND SERGEANTS SIOUX FALLS FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE
LODGE NO. 1 L.C.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
1. That the City of Sioux Falls, SD, and Lodge No. 1 L.C., Sioux Falls Fraternal Order of
Police have bargained in good faith and a legitimate impasse exists in their attempts to
reach an agreement providing for the terms and conditions of employment for all
Police Officers and Police Sergeants since the expiration of the last agreement on
December 31, 2016.
2. That South Dakota Codified Laws Section 3-18-8.1 states that a public employer can
unilaterally impose an employment contract based on its last best offer to a collective
bargaining unit.
3. That the City of Sioux Falls, SD, last best offer to Lodge No. 1 L.C., Sioux Falls
Fraternal Order of Police is contained in the attached Collective Bargaining Contract.
4. That the Collective Bargaining Contract between the City of Sioux Falls and Lodge
No. 1 L.C., Sioux Falls Fraternal Order of Police, providing for terms and conditions
of employment for all Police Officers and Police Sergeants for the period from
March 13, 2017, through December 31, 2018, is hereby approved by the City Council.
5. That all terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Contract shall become
effective March 13, 2017.
Date adopted: 2/14/17 .
Mike T. Huether
Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas M. Greco
City Clerk
8. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
CONTRACT FOR LOCAL 519 OF THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF
STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES.
A motion was made by Council Member Greg Neitzert and seconded by Council
Member Rex Rolfing to adopt said Resolution No. 9-17.
A motion was made by Council Member Pat Starr and seconded by Council Member
Theresa Stehly to amend the resolution by replacing all references to "March 13, 2017"
with "January 1, 2017," and requiring all contract terms be in conformance with this
resolution as amended.
Vote to amend: Roll Call: Yeses, Greg Neitzert, Pat Starr, Theresa Stehly, Christine M.
Erickson, 4. Noes, Rick Kiley, Rex Rolfing, Marshall Selberg, Michelle Erpenbach, 4.
Mayor Mike Huether broke the tie by voting no.
Motion Failed.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Rick Kiley, Greg Neitzert, Rex Rolfing, Marshall
Selberg, Christine M. Erickson, Michelle Erpenbach, 6. Noes, Pat Starr, Theresa Stehly,
2.
Motion Passed.
RESOLTUION NO. 9-17
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING CONTRACT FOR
LOCAL 519 OF THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL
EMPLOYEES.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
1. That the City of Sioux Falls, SD, and Local 519 of the American Federation of State,
County, and Municipal Employees have bargained in good faith and a legitimate
impasse exists in their attempts to reach an agreement providing for the terms and
conditions of employment for all represented employees since the expiration of the last
agreement on December 31, 2016.
2. That South Dakota Codified Laws Section 3-18-8.1 states that a public employer can
unilaterally impose an employment contract based on its last best offer to a collective
bargaining unit.
3. That the City of Sioux Falls, SD, last best offer to Local 519 of the American
Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees is contained in the attached
Collective Bargaining Contract.
4. That the Collective Bargaining Contract between the City of Sioux Falls, SD, and
Local 519 of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees,
providing for terms and conditions of employment for all represented employees for
the period from March 13, 2017, through December 31, 2018, is hereby approved by
the City Council.
5. That all terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Contract shall become
effective March 13, 2017.
Date adopted: 2/14/17 .
Mike T. Huether
Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas M. Greco
City Clerk
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Council Member Rex Rolfing and seconded by Council Member
Michelle Erpenbach to adjourn at 8:30 p.m.
Mayor Mike Huether called for a voice vote. All members said yes.
Motion Passed.
Denise D. Tucker, MMC
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, February 14, 2017 at 7 PM
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT/ABSENT
Council Member Rick Kiley
Council Member Greg Neitzert
Council Member Rex Rolfing
Council Member Marshall Selberg
Council Member Pat Starr
Council Member Theresa Stehly
Council Member Christine M. Erickson
Council Member Michelle Erpenbach
Mayor Mike T. Huether
INVOCATION
● Pastor Erich P. McCandless, PhD., Empire Baptist Temple
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATIONS
● Congenital Heart Awareness Week, February 7-14, 2017
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
MINUTES
● Informational Meeting of Monday, February 6, 2017, at 4 p.m.
● Regular City Council Meeting of Monday, February 6, 2017, at 7 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Approval of contracts/agreements on the February 10, 2017, memo.
2. Report of Requests for Quotes for Fuel dated: February 3, 2017; #1 & #2 Dyed
Diesel Fuel; 7,500 Gallons #1 & 7,500 Gallons #2 (15,000 Gallons); Harms Oil
($1.8393 #1 & $1.6928 #2); Stern Oil ($1.8416 #1 & $1.7235 #2); CHS, Inc.,
Cole's Petroleum, Howes Oil, Midway Service, and Olson Oil, all no bid. Bid
awarded to: Harms Oil.
3. Report of Requests for Quotes for Fuel dated: February 3, 2017; E-10 Unleaded
Ethanol/87 Octane; 8,500 Gallons; Harms Oil ($1.8373); Stern Oil ($1.8831);
CHS, Inc., Cole's Petroleum, Howes Oil, Midway Service, and Olson Oil, all no
bid. Bid awarded to: Harms Oil.
4. A communication was received from Maegan Nimick requesting permission to
consume, but not sell, wine at the Old Courthouse Museum, 200 W. Sixth St., on
Saturday, February 25, 2017, for a wedding.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA
PUBLIC INPUT
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
Set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Tuesday, February 21, 2017, for Item 5:
5. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY AMENDING
CHAPTER 95: PARKS AND RECREATION REQUIRING 48 HOURS PRIOR
TO OFFICIAL ACTION.
Set a date of hearing and 2nd Reading for Tuesday, February 21, 2017, for Item 6:
6. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
AUTHORIZING THE AMENDED AND RESTATED WATER TANK LEASE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS AND AT&T (57TH
ST. ELEVATED WATER STORAGE TANK).
HEARINGS AND RESOLUTIONS
7. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
CONTRACT FOR POLICE OFFICERS AND SERGEANTS SIOUX FALLS
FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE LODGE NO. 1 L.C.
8. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
CONTRACT FOR LOCAL 519 OF THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF
STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES.
NEW BUSINESS
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, COMMITTEE MEETINGS, AND CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ON FRIDAYS
AND SATURDAYS. JOINT CITY COUNCIL/MINNEHAHA COUNTY COMMISSION MEETINGS ON FIRST FRIDAY AND SUNDAY AFTER
LIVE MEETING. GO TO “CITYLINK” AT WWW.SIOUXFALLS.ORG FOR SPECIFIC PROGRAMMING TIMES.
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