City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingSioux Falls, SD · May 9, 2017
Minutes
City of Sioux Falls Council Meeting
Minutes
Carnegie Town Hall, 235 West 10th Street
MEETING OF Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at 7 PM
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT/ABSENT OFFICIAL AGENDA
PRESENT ABSENT
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 (arr. at 7:03 p.m.)
Council Member Michelle Erpenbach
Council Member Rick Kiley
Mayor Mike T. Huether
INVOCATION
Pastor Kirk Thorson, Living Word Free Lutheran Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Michelle Erpenbach and seconded by Council
Member Rick Kiley to approve the Consent Agenda.
Vote to approve: Roll Call: Yeses, Greg Neitzert, Rex Rolfing, Marshall Selberg, Pat
Starr, Theresa Stehly, Christine M. Erickson, Michelle Erpenbach, Rick Kiley, 8. Noes,
0.
Motion Passed.
MINUTES
Informational Meeting of Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at 4 p.m.
Regular City Council Meeting of Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at 7 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Approval of contracts/agreements on the May 5, 2017, memo.
2. Report of Requests for Quotes for Fuel dated: April 27, 2017; #2 Dyed Diesel
Fuel; 15,000 gallons; Harms Oil ($1.6086); Cole's Petroleum ($1.6240); Howes
Oil ($1.6414); Stern Oil ($1.64450; CHS, Inc., Midway Service and Olson Oil, all
no bid. Bid awarded to: Harms Oil.
3. Report of Requests for Quotes for Fuel dated: April 27, 2017; E-10 Unleaded
Ethanol/87 Octane; 8,500 gallons; Harms Oil ($1.7562); Midway Service
($1.7728); Cole's Petroleum ($1.7730); Howes Oil ($1.7840); Stern Oil ($1.7873);
CHS, Inc. and Olson Oil, both no bid. Bid awarded to: Harms Oil.
4. Report of Requests for Quotes for Fuel dated: April 27, 2017; #2 Clear Diesel;
9,000 gallons; Harms Oil ($1.8947); Howes Oil ($1.9214); CHS, Inc. and Midwest
Oil, both no bid. Bid awarded to: Harms Oil.
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:
5. City of Sioux Falls, parcel #88578, for 2016 property taxes in the amount of
$4,161.25. The City of Sioux Falls purchased the property on February 18, 2016,
and request an abatement for the portion of the year that taxes are exempt.
Items 6-10: Applicants qualify for property exemption under SDCL 10-4-40.
6. Parcel #42102 for 2016 property taxes in the amount of $1,609.03.
7. Parcel #42571 for 2016 property taxes in the amount of $1,521.31.
8. Parcel #60963 for 2016 property taxes in the amount of $3,795.34.
9. Parcel #72521 for 2016 property taxes in the amount of $340.02.
10. Parcel #25322 for 2016 property taxes in the amount of $1,521.32.
The following abatements were recommended for approval by the Director of
Equalization and the State's Attorney's Office for Lincoln County; and the City
Attorney for Sioux Falls:
11. Misty Glen MHC, 6301 W. Misty Glen Pl., for 2016 property taxes in the amount
of $1,180.34. A manufactured home was placed on the wrong property for year
2016.
12. Donahoe Family Trust, parcel #280.50.13.1010, for 2016 property taxes in the
amount of $48.37. The property is exempt from the tax; it was purchased on June
14, 2016, by the Harrisburg School District (exempt for 200 days).
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Rex Rolfing and seconded by Council Member
Rick Kiley to approve the Regular Agenda.
Vote to approve: Roll Call: Yeses, Greg Neitzert, Rex Rolfing, Marshall Selberg, Pat
Starr, Theresa Stehly, Christine M. Erickson, Michelle Erpenbach, Rick Kiley, 8. Noes,
0.
Motion Passed.
PUBLIC INPUT
Bob Kolbe spoke about REMSA, car noise, cleaning up the rocks at Falls Park, and
American Elm trees at the park.
Steven Siano spoke about repeatedly speaking before the City Council regarding his
military discharge, physical and mental health disabilities, and how he is
misrepresented.
David Zokaites spoke about traffic issues on I-229, which result from overpass
construction at Rice Street, where traffic is reduced from three lanes to one lane.
Mike Gunn spoke about sales tax, the indoor pool and welfare.
Tim Stanga spoke about chickens and how the City enforces the registration of them.
Denny MacRunnels spoke about sewage issues at his home.
HEARINGS AND RESOLUTIONS
13. A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2017 CITY COUNCIL POLICIES AND
PROCEDURES.
A motion was made by Council Member Christine M. Erickson and seconded by Council
Member Michelle Erpenbach to adopt said Resolution No. 43-17.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Greg Neitzert, Rex Rolfing, Marshall Selberg, Pat Starr,
Theresa Stehly, Christine M. Erickson, Michelle Erpenbach, Rick Kiley, 8. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 43-17
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2017 CITY COUNCIL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
That the document attached to and part of this resolution entitled “2017 City Council Policies
and Procedures” is hereby adopted.
Date adopted: 05/09/17 .
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 Rex Rolfing to adjourn at 7:29 p.m.
Mayor Mike Huether called for a voice vote. All members voted 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, May 9, 2017 at 7 PM
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT/ABSENT
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
Council Member Rick Kiley
Mayor Mike T. Huether
INVOCATION
● Pastor Kirk Thorson, Living Word Free Lutheran Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
MINUTES
● Informational Meeting of Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at 4 p.m.
● Regular City Council Meeting of Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at 7 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Approval of contracts/agreements on the May 5, 2017, memo.
2. Report of Requests for Quotes for Fuel dated: April 27, 2017; #2 Dyed Diesel
Fuel; 15,000 gallons; Harms Oil ($1.6086); Cole's Petroleum ($1.6240); Howes
Oil ($1.6414); Stern Oil ($1.64450; CHS, Inc., Midway Service and Olson Oil, all
no bid. Bid awarded to: Harms Oil.
3. Report of Requests for Quotes for Fuel dated: April 27, 2017; E-10 Unleaded
Ethanol/87 Octane; 8,500 gallons; Harms Oil ($1.7562); Midway Service
($1.7728); Cole's Petroleum ($1.7730); Howes Oil ($1.7840); Stern Oil ($1.7873);
CHS, Inc. and Olson Oil, both no bid. Bid awarded to: Harms Oil.
4. Report of Requests for Quotes for Fuel dated: April 27, 2017; #2 Clear Diesel;
9,000 gallons; Harms Oil ($1.8947); Howes Oil ($1.9214); CHS, Inc. and Midwest
Oil, both no bid. Bid awarded to: Harms Oil.
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:
5. City of Sioux Falls, parcel #88578, for 2016 property taxes in the amount of
$4,161.25. The City of Sioux Falls purchased the property on February 18, 2016,
and request an abatement for the portion of the year that taxes are exempt.
Items 6-10: Applicants qualify for property exemption under SDCL 10-4-40.
6. Parcel #42102 for 2016 property taxes in the amount of $1,609.03.
7. Parcel #42571 for 2016 property taxes in the amount of $1,521.31.
8. Parcel #60963 for 2016 property taxes in the amount of $3,795.34.
9. Parcel #72521 for 2016 property taxes in the amount of $340.02.
10. Parcel #25322 for 2016 property taxes in the amount of $1,521.32.
The following abatements were recommended for approval by the Director of
Equalization and the State's Attorney's Office for Lincoln County; and the City
Attorney for Sioux Falls:
11. Misty Glen MHC, 6301 W. Misty Glen Pl., for 2016 property taxes in the amount
of $1,180.34. A manufactured home was placed on the wrong property for year
2016.
12. Donahoe Family Trust, parcel #280.50.13.1010, for 2016 property taxes in the
amount of $48.37. The property is exempt from the tax; it was purchased on June
14, 2016, by the Harrisburg School District (exempt for 200 days).
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA
PUBLIC INPUT
HEARINGS AND RESOLUTIONS
13. A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2017 CITY COUNCIL POLICIES AND
PROCEDURES.
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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