City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingSioux Falls, SD · June 13, 2017
Minutes
City of Sioux Falls Council Meeting
Minutes
Carnegie Town Hall, 235 West 10th Street
MEETING OF Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at 7 PM
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT/ABSENT OFFICIAL AGENDA
PRESENT ABSENT
Council Member Pat Starr
Council Member Theresa Stehly
Council Member Christine M. Erickson
Council Member Michelle Erpenbach
Council Member Rick Kiley
Council Member Greg Neitzert
Council Member Rex Rolfing
Council Member Marshall Selberg
Mayor Mike T. Huether
INVOCATION
Reverend Brett Best, Emmanuel Baptist Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Rick Kiley and seconded by Council Member
Marshall Selberg to approve the Consent Agenda.
Vote to approve: Roll Call: Yeses, Pat Starr, Theresa Stehly, Christine M. Erickson,
Michelle Erpenbach, Rick Kiley, Greg Neitzert, Rex Rolfing, Marshall Selberg, 8. Noes,
0.
Motion Passed.
MINUTES
Informational Meeting of Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at 4 p.m.
Regular City Council Meeting of Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at 7 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Approval of contracts/agreements on the June 9, 2017, memo.
2. Approval of change orders on the June 9, 2017, memo.
3. A communication was received from the Siouxland Heritage Museum requesting
permission to consume, but not sell, beer and wine at the Old Courthouse
Museum, 200 W. 6th Street on August 3, 2017, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for an
exhibit opening reception.
4. A communication was received from Joana Young requesting permission to
consume, but not sell, liquor, wine, and or malt beverages, at the Multi-Cultural
Center, 515 N. Main Avenue, on August 5, 2017, for a wedding reception.
5. A communication was received from the Siouxland Heritage Museum requesting
permission to consume, but not sell, beer and wine at the Old Courthouse
Museum, 200 W. 6th Street on November 9, 2017, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for an
exhibit opening reception.
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:
6. Beacon Apartments Limited Partnership, 2802 E. 20th Street, for 2016 taxes in the
amount of $4,188.89. Abatement on property tax approved as exempt at 2017
County Boards.
7. Beacon Apartments Limited Partnership, 308 S. Bahnson, for 2016 property taxes
in the amount of $9,089.73. Abatement on property approved as exempt at 2017
County Boards.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Michelle Erpenbach and seconded by Council
Member Rick Kiley to approve the Regular Agenda.
Vote to approve: Roll Call: Yeses, Pat Starr, Theresa Stehly, Christine M. Erickson,
Michelle Erpenbach, Rick Kiley, Greg Neitzert, Rex Rolfing, Marshall Selberg, 8. Noes,
0.
Motion Passed
Mayor Huether recognized Boy Scout Troop 21, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints;
and Boy Scout Troop 152 from the Zion Lutheran Church.
PUBLIC INPUT
Rodney Fitz spoke about the rental registration ordinance.
Clara Hart spoke about World Refugee Day on Tuesday, June 20, 2017.
Wayne Fanebust spoke about Senator R.F. Pettigrew.
Robert Kolbe spoke about the ambulance service in Sioux Falls.
Tim Stanga spoke about notification for rental property issues.
Bruce Danielson spoke about the ambulance service in Sioux Falls.
Steven Siano spoke about having Asperger's Syndrome.
Scott Ehrisman spoke about the First Amendment.
HEARINGS AND RESOLUTIONS
8. A RESOLUTION ADVISING AND GIVING CONSENT TO THE
APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE SOUTH EASTERN COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS (SECOG) BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND URBANIZED
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (UDC).
A motion was made by Council Member Christine M. Erickson and seconded by Council
Member Rex Rolfing to adopt said Resolution No. 53-17.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Pat Starr, Theresa Stehly, Christine M. Erickson,
Michelle Erpenbach, Rick Kiley, Greg Neitzert, Rex Rolfing, Marshall Selberg, 8. Noes,
0.
Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 53-17
A RESOLUTION ADVISING AND GIVING CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF
MEMBERS TO THE SOUTH EASTERN COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (SECOG) BOARD
OF DIRECTORS AND URBANIZED DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (UDC).
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
That it gives its advice and consent to the following City Council appointments:
Name Board Term
Greg Neitzert SECOG Appointed for a term from July 2017 until June 2018.
Pat Starr SECOG Appointed for a term from July 2017 until June 2018.
Jim David SECOG Appointed for a term from July 2017 until June 2018,
as an alternate.
Rick Kiley UDC Appointed for a term from July 2017 until June 2018.
Rex Rolfing UDC Appointed for a term from July 2017 until June 2018.
Marshall Selberg UDC Appointed for a term from July 2017 until June 2018.
Pat Starr UDC Appointed for a term from July 2017 until June 2018.
David Bixler and UDC Appointed for a term from July 2017 until June 2018,
Jim David as alternates.
Date adopted: 06/13/17 .
Mike T. Huether
Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas M. Greco
City Clerk
9. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RELEASE OF PART OF A WATER
MAIN EASEMENT LOCATED IN LOTS 1 AND 2, CROWLEY-BUSSMUS
ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, MINNEHAHA COUNTY, SD.
A motion was made by Council Member Michelle Erpenbach and seconded by Council
Member Marshall Selberg to adopt said Resolution No. 54-17.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Pat Starr, Theresa Stehly, Christine M. Erickson,
Michelle Erpenbach, Rick Kiley, Greg Neitzert, Rex Rolfing, Marshall Selberg, 8. Noes,
0.
Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 54-17
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RELEASE OF PART OF A WATER MAIN
EASEMENT LOCATED IN LOTS 1 AND 2, CROWLEY-BUSSMUS ADDITION TO THE
CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, MINNEHAHA COUNTY, SD.
WHEREAS, the City of Sioux Falls, SD, no longer needs part of the permanent water main
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;
WHEREAS, the permanent water main easement was granted by easement document and filed in
Book 217 of Misc. on pages 280–284 in the office of the Register of Deeds for Minnehaha
County, SD, on March 17, 1994;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
That it approves the release of part of the permanent water main easement area, as shown on
attached Exhibit A, and affecting the real property described as located in Lots 1 and 2, Crowley-
Bussmus Addition to the City of Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, SD, formerly known as
Block 24 of Emerson & Sherman’s Addition and Block 1 of Dunning & Wagner’s Addition, all
in the City of Sioux Falls in Minnehaha County, 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: 06/13/17 .
Mike T. Huether
Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas M. Greco
City Clerk
10. A RESOLUTION ADVISING AND GIVING CONSENT TO THE
APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO CERTAIN CITIZEN BOARDS.
A motion was made by Council Member Christine M. Erickson and seconded by Council
Member Rick Kiley to adopt said Resolution No. 55-17.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Pat Starr, Theresa Stehly, Christine M. Erickson,
Michelle Erpenbach, Rick Kiley, Greg Neitzert, Rex Rolfing, Marshall Selberg, 8. Noes,
0.
Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 55-17
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
David Meyer Board of Health Reappointed for a term from
June 2017 to June 2020.
Teresa Miller Board of Health Reappointed for a term from
June 2017 to June 2020.
Sandra Hoglund Hanson Civil Service Board Reappointed for a term from
June 2017 to June 2022.
Jason Reisdorfer Parks and Recreation Board Appointed for a term from
June 2017 to June 2022
(to replace Pat Lloyd).
Alexandra Hartzler Siouxland Library Board of Appointed for a term from
Trustees June 2017 to June 2020
(to replace John Beaman).
Date adopted: 06/13/17 .
Mike T. Huether
Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas M. Greco
City Clerk
11. A RESOLUTION APPROVING ANGLE PARKING ON COVELL AVENUE.
A motion was made by Council Member Pat Starr and seconded by Council Member
Rick Kiley to adopt said Resolution No. 56-17.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Pat Starr, Theresa Stehly, Christine M. Erickson,
Michelle Erpenbach, Rick Kiley, Greg Neitzert, Rex Rolfing, Marshall Selberg, 8. Noes,
0.
Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 56-17
A RESOLUTION APPROVING ANGLE PARKING ON COVELL AVENUE.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
That it approves the establishment of angle parking on the west side of Covell Avenue between
Madison Street and Bailey Street.
Date adopted: 06/13/17 .
Mike T. Huether
Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas M. Greco
City Clerk
NEW BUSINESS
12. A MOTION TO APPOINT DEAN BUCKNEBERG AS AN AUDIT
COMMITTEE MEMBER TO THE CITY COUNCIL AUDIT COMMITTEE
FOR A TERM OF JUNE, 2017 THROUGH MAY, 2020.
A motion was made by Council Member Rex Rolfing and seconded by Council Member
Michelle Erpenbach to approve Item 12.
Vote to approve: Roll Call: Yeses, Pat Starr, Theresa Stehly, Christine M. Erickson,
Michelle Erpenbach, Rick Kiley, Greg Neitzert, Rex Rolfing, Marshall Selberg, 8. Noes,
0.
Motion Passed.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Council Member Michelle Erpenbach and seconded by Council
Member Rick Kiley to adjourn the meeting at 7:58 p.m. A voice vote was taken and all
members voted yes.
Motion Passed.
Tamara Jorgensen, 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, June 13, 2017 at 7 PM
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT/ABSENT
Council Member Pat Starr
Council Member Theresa Stehly
Council Member Christine M. Erickson
Council Member Michelle Erpenbach
Council Member Rick Kiley
Council Member Greg Neitzert
Council Member Rex Rolfing
Council Member Marshall Selberg
Mayor Mike T. Huether
INVOCATION
● Reverend Brett Best, Emmanuel Baptist Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
MINUTES
● Informational Meeting of Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at 4 p.m.
● Regular City Council Meeting of Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at 7 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Approval of contracts/agreements on the June 9, 2017, memo.
2. Approval of change orders on the June 9, 2017, memo.
3. A communication was received from the Siouxland Heritage Museum requesting
permission to consume, but not sell, beer and wine at the Old Courthouse
Museum, 200 W. 6th Street on August 3, 2017, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for an
exhibit opening reception.
4. A communication was received from Joana Young requesting permission to
consume, but not sell, liquor, wine, and or malt beverages, at the Multi-Cultural
Center, 515 N. Main Avenue, on August 5, 2017, for a wedding reception.
5. A communication was received from the Siouxland Heritage Museum requesting
permission to consume, but not sell, beer and wine at the Old Courthouse
Museum, 200 W. 6th Street on November 9, 2017, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for an
exhibit opening reception.
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:
6. Beacon Apartments Limited Partnership, 2802 E. 20th Street, for 2016 taxes in the
amount of $4,188.89. Abatement on property tax approved as exempt at 2017
County Boards.
7. Beacon Apartments Limited Partnership, 308 S. Bahnson, for 2016 property taxes
in the amount of $9,089.73. Abatement on property approved as exempt at 2017
County Boards.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA
PUBLIC INPUT
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
HEARINGS AND RESOLUTIONS
8. A RESOLUTION ADVISING AND GIVING CONSENT TO THE
APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE SOUTH EASTERN COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS (SECOG) BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND URBANIZED
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (UDC).
9. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RELEASE OF PART OF A WATER
MAIN EASEMENT LOCATED IN LOTS 1 AND 2, CROWLEY-BUSSMUS
ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, MINNEHAHA COUNTY, SD.
10. A RESOLUTION ADVISING AND GIVING CONSENT TO THE
APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO CERTAIN CITIZEN BOARDS.
11. A RESOLUTION APPROVING ANGLE PARKING ON COVELL AVENUE.
NEW BUSINESS
12. A MOTION TO APPOINT DEAN BUCKNEBERG AS AN AUDIT
COMMITTEE MEMBER TO THE CITY COUNCIL AUDIT COMMITTEE
FOR A TERM OF JUNE, 2017 THROUGH MAY, 2020.
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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