City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingSioux Falls, SD · October 10, 2017
Minutes
City of Sioux Falls Council Meeting
Minutes
Carnegie Town Hall, 235 West 10th Street
MEETING OF Tuesday, October 10, 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 Kirk Flaa, Abiding Savior Free Lutheran Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATIONS
Domestic Violence Awareness Month - October 2017
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Christine M. Erickson and seconded by Council
Member Rex Rolfing 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 Tuesday, October 3, 2017, at 4 p.m.
Regular City Council Meeting of Tuesday, October 3, 2017, at 7 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Approval of contracts/agreements on the October 6, 2017, memo.
2. Approval of the notice of change orders on the October 6, 2017, memo.
3. A memorandum dated September 30, 2017, declaring surplus property.
4. Report of Requests for Quotes for Fuel dated: September 29, 2017; Unleaded;
8,500 gallons; Cole's Petroleum ($1.9360); Stern Oil ($1.9287); Harms Oil
($1.9055); Midway Service, Howes Oil, CHS, Inc., and Olson Oil, all no bid. Bid
awarded to: Harms Oil.
5. A communication was received from the Butterfly House & Aquarium requesting
permission to consume, but not sell, wine and malt beverages at the Butterfly
House & Aquarium, 4320 S. Oxbow Ave., on Thursday, November 16, 2017, for a
donor appreciation event.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Christine M. Erickson and seconded by Council
Member Rick Kiley 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
Michael Christensen spoke about his concerns regarding pedestrian safety after the 10th
Street and Minnesota Avenue intersection sign was changed from no right turn on red to
no right turn on red when pedestrians are present.
Steven Siano spoke about feeling misrepresented and that key points of his public input
comments are missing from previous meeting minutes.
Roy Skatvold, a member of the Hvirflavin Kindred of Asatru, invited the City Council
and public to attend the upcoming Living Library. He also provided a brief overview of
Asatru and said they are a federally recognized non-profit group of people who live by
the Old Norse ways.
Boots, an ordained Asatru Vulva, explained her role in the Kindred. She also invited
everyone to the Living Library: Basics of Belief, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., on Saturday,
October 14th at the Queen City Bakery; and mentioned the different faith and belief
systems that will be represented.
Chris Parsley, president of the Falls Area Bicyclist and a certified bicycling
instructor, spoke about being able to turn right on red at the intersections of 10th Street
and Minnesota Avenue and 26th Street and Discovery Avenue; presented a summary of
observations regarding no right turn on red when pedestrians are present signage; and
made signage recommendations.
Tim Stanga spoke about the Council needing to respect each other; and questioned
accountability for the Events Center siding.
Sierra Broussard spoke about rising crime in problematic neighborhoods; participating in
multiple upcoming police ride-alongs; and encouraging people to contact police officer
Kyle Johnson and Code Enforcement Manager Matt Tobias, if they see graffiti, broken
windows and broken down cars.
Scott Ehrisman spoke about corruption in government and precedence.
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
6. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY REVISING
CHAPTER 111: RESTRICTIONS ON ISSUANCE OF MALT BEVERAGE
RETAILER LICENSES.
A motion was made by Council Member Greg Neitzert and seconded by Council
Member Christine M. Erickson to adopt Item 6.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Rick Kiley, Greg Neitzert, Marshall Selberg, Christine
M. Erickson, 4. Noes, Rex Rolfing, Pat Starr, Theresa Stehly, Michelle Erpenbach, 4.
Mayor Mike Huether broke the tie by voting no.
Motion Failed.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Council Member Michelle Erpenbach and seconded by Council
Member Greg Neitzert to adjourn at 7:52 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, October 10, 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 Kirk Flaa, Abiding Savior Free Lutheran Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATIONS
● Domestic Violence Awareness Month - October 2017
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
MINUTES
● Informational Meeting of Tuesday, October 3, 2017, at 4 p.m.
● Regular City Council Meeting of Tuesday, October 3, 2017, at 7 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Approval of contracts/agreements on the October 6, 2017, memo.
2. Approval of the notice of change orders on the October 6, 2017, memo.
3. A memorandum dated September 30, 2017, declaring surplus property.
4. Report of Requests for Quotes for Fuel dated: September 29, 2017; Unleaded;
8,500 gallons; Cole's Petroleum ($1.9360); Stern Oil ($1.9287); Harms Oil
($1.9055); Midway Service, Howes Oil, CHS, Inc., and Olson Oil, all no bid. Bid
awarded to: Harms Oil.
5. A communication was received from the Butterfly House & Aquarium requesting
permission to consume, but not sell, wine and malt beverages at the Butterfly
House & Aquarium, 4320 S. Oxbow Ave., on Thursday, November 16, 2017, for a
donor appreciation event.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA
PUBLIC INPUT
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
6. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD,
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY REVISING
CHAPTER 111: RESTRICTIONS ON ISSUANCE OF MALT BEVERAGE
RETAILER LICENSES.
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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