City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingSioux Falls, SD · August 14, 2018
Minutes
City of Sioux Falls Council Meeting
Minutes
Carnegie Town Hall, 235 West 10th Street
MEETING OF Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at 7 PM
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT/ABSENT
PRESENT ABSENT
Council Member Janet Brekke
Council Member Christine M. Erickson
Council Member Rick Kiley
Council Member Greg Neitzert
Council Member Marshall Selberg
Council Member Curt Soehl
Council Member Pat Starr
Council Member Theresa Stehly
Mayor Paul TenHaken
INVOCATION
Reverend Brett Best, Emmanuel Baptist Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Christine M. Erickson and seconded by Council
Member Rick Kiley to approve the Consent Agenda.
Vote to approve: Roll Call: Yeses, Janet Brekke, Christine M. Erickson, Rick Kiley,
Greg Neitzert, Marshall Selberg, Curt Soehl, Pat Starr, Theresa Stehly, 8. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting of Tuesday, August 7, 2018, at 7 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Approval of contracts/agreements on the August 10, 2018, memo.
2. Report of Requests for Quotes for Fuel dated: August 6, 2018; 8,500 Gallons of
Unleaded Ethanol; Midway Service ($2.3017); Cole’s Petroleum ($2.3278);
Howes Oil ($2.2995); Stern Oil ($2.3305); CHS, Inc., Olson Oil, and Harms Oil,
all no bid. Bid awarded to: Howes Oil.
3. A communication was received from Michael Morowski and Alisha Rolle
requesting permission to consume, but not sell, liquor, beer, and wine at The Old
Courthouse Museum, 200 W. Sixth St., on September 8, 2018, for a wedding and
wedding reception.
4. A communication was received from the Minnehaha County Democratic Party,
along with the Lincoln County Democratic Party, requesting permission to
consume, but not sell, beer, and wine at The History Club, 758 S. Phillips Ave., on
September 14, 2018, for the 2nd Annual Night of Many Ha-Ha’s comedy
fundraiser.
5. A communication was received from Howes Oil Company requesting permission
to consume, but not sell, alcohol at The Old Courthouse Museum, 200 W. Sixth
St., on September 30, 2018, to celebrate their 80th anniversary party.
APPLICATIONS
Recommendation for denial of abatements. The following applications for abatement
were deemed legally insufficient by the State's Attorney's Office for Lincoln County
and the City Attorney for Sioux Falls. Based upon the reasons stated below, the
Director of Equalization recommends the request for abatement be denied.
6. Kevin Jay Kroeger, 1221 W. 85th St., Parcel #281.26.00.A900, for 2015 property
taxes. Reason: A loss occurred because of flood, fire, storm, or other unavoidable
casualty in 2009.
7. Kevin Jay Kroeger, 1221 W. 85th St., Parcel #281.26.00.A900, for 2016 property
taxes. Reason: A loss occurred because of flood, fire, storm, or other unavoidable
casualty in 2009.
8. Kevin Jay Kroeger, 1221 W. 85th St., Parcel #281.26.00.A900, for 2017 property
taxes. Reason: A loss occurred because of flood, fire, storm, or other unavoidable
casualty in 2009.
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, Janet Brekke, Christine M. Erickson, Rick Kiley,
Greg Neitzert, Marshall Selberg, Curt Soehl, Pat Starr, Theresa Stehly, 8. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
PUBLIC INPUT
Bob Kolbe spoke about a lawsuit against Williams Pipeline for an oil spill, 25 years ago
at Renner Corner, into the Big Sioux aquifer.
Scott Ehrisman spoke about his concerns regarding Legacy and concealed weapons being
allowed in the City Council Chambers and City Hall.
Bruce Danielson spoke about the new microphones in the City Council Chambers and
potholes.
Sierra Broussard spoke about arrests made at a massage parlor, police ride-alongs and
riot gear.
HEARINGS AND RESOLUTIONS
9. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR
REPAIR OR DEMOLITION OF REAL PROPERTY IN VARIOUS AREAS IN
THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA.
A motion was made by Council Member Greg Neitzert and seconded by Council
Member Janet Brekke to adopt said Resolution No. 71-18.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Janet Brekke, Christine M. Erickson, Rick Kiley, Greg
Neitzert, Marshall Selberg, Curt Soehl, Pat Starr, Theresa Stehly, 8. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 71-18
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR REPAIR OR
DEMOLITION OF REAL PROPERTY IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE CITY OF SIOUX
FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
SECTION 1. That the special assessment roll for repair or demolition of real property in various
areas in Sioux Falls, SD, is hereby approved and the assessments in the assessment roll are levied
against the property described in it. The assessments become a lien against the property when the
assessment roll is filed in the City Finance Office.
SECTION 2. The assessment may be paid in one annual installment and shall be collected under
Plan One—Collection by County Treasurer as provided in SDCL 9-43.
Date adopted: 08/14/18 .
Paul TenHaken
Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas M. Greco
City Clerk
NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS
Notice is hereby given that assessments levied under the above resolution will become due and
payable at the office of the County Treasurer in one installment, together with interest not to
exceed 4.75 percent per annum in accordance with SDCL 9-43. The first installment, with
interest, will become due with general taxes and will be payable at the County Treasurer’s Office
on January 1, 2019.
Notice is further given that the special assessment roll approved in the above resolution was filed
with the City Finance Office on the 14th day of August, 2018, and that the entire assessment may
be paid without interest to the City Finance Office on or before September 13, 2018.
Thomas M. Greco
City Clerk
10. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR
LITTER REMOVAL IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS,
SOUTH DAKOTA.
A motion was made by Council Member Christine M. Erickson and seconded by Council
Member Rick Kiley to adopt said Resolution No. 72-18.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Janet Brekke, Christine M. Erickson, Rick Kiley, Greg
Neitzert, Marshall Selberg, Curt Soehl, Pat Starr, Theresa Stehly, 8. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 72-18
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR LITTER
REMOVAL IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
SECTION 1. That the special assessment roll for litter removal in various areas in Sioux Falls,
SD, is hereby approved and the assessments in the assessment roll are levied against the property
described in it. The assessments become a lien against the property when the assessment roll is
filed in the City Finance Office.
SECTION 2. The assessment may be paid in one annual installment and shall be collected under
Plan One—Collection by County Treasurer as provided in SDCL 9-43.
Date adopted: 08/14/18 .
Paul TenHaken
Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas M. Greco
City Clerk
NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS
Notice is hereby given that assessments levied under the above resolution will become due and
payable at the office of the County Treasurer in one installment, together with interest not to
exceed 4.75 percent per annum in accordance with SDCL 9-43. The first installment, with
interest, will become due with general taxes and will be payable at the County Treasurer’s Office
on January 1, 2019.
Notice is further given that the special assessment roll approved in the above resolution was filed
with the City Finance Office on the 14th day of August, 2018, and that the entire assessment may
be paid without interest to the City Finance Office on or before September 13, 2018.
Thomas M. Greco
City Clerk
11. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR
SNOW REMOVAL IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS,
SOUTH DAKOTA.
A motion was made by Council Member Janet Brekke and seconded by Council Member
Curt Soehl to adopt said Resolution No. 73-18.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Janet Brekke, Christine M. Erickson, Rick Kiley, Greg
Neitzert, Marshall Selberg, Curt Soehl, Pat Starr, Theresa Stehly, 8. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 73-18
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR SNOW
REMOVAL IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
SECTION 1. That the special assessment roll for snow removal in various areas in Sioux Falls,
SD, is hereby approved and the assessments in the assessment roll are levied against the property
described in it. The assessments become a lien against the property when the assessment roll is
filed in the City Finance Office.
SECTION 2. The assessment may be paid in one annual installment and shall be collected under
Plan One—Collection by County Treasurer as provided in SDCL 9-43.
Date adopted: 08/14/18 .
Paul TenHaken
Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas M. Greco
City Clerk
NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS
Notice is hereby given that assessments levied under the above resolution will become due and
payable at the office of the County Treasurer in one installment, together with interest not to
exceed 4.75 percent per annum in accordance with SDCL 9-43. The first installment, with
interest, will become due with general taxes and will be payable at the County Treasurer’s Office
on January 1, 2019.
Notice is further given that the special assessment roll approved in the above resolution was filed
with the City Finance Office on the 14th day of August, 2018, and that the entire assessment may
be paid without interest to the City Finance Office on or before September 13, 2018.
Thomas M. Greco
City Clerk
12. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR
TREE TRIMMING IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS,
SOUTH DAKOTA.
A motion was made by Council Member Christine M. Erickson and seconded by Council
Member Greg Neitzert to adopt said Resolution No. 74-18.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Janet Brekke, Christine M. Erickson, Rick Kiley, Greg
Neitzert, Marshall Selberg, Curt Soehl, Pat Starr, 7. Noes, Theresa Stehly, 1.
Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 74-18
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR TREE
TRIMMING IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
SECTION 1. That the special assessment roll for tree trimming in various areas in Sioux Falls,
SD, is hereby approved and the assessments in the assessment roll are levied against the property
described in it. The assessments become a lien against the property when the assessment roll is
filed in the City Finance Office.
SECTION 2. The assessment may be paid in one annual installment and shall be collected under
Plan One—Collection by County Treasurer as provided in SDCL 9-43.
Date adopted: 08/14/18 .
Paul TenHaken
Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas M. Greco
City Clerk
NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS
Notice is hereby given that assessments levied under the above resolution will become due and
payable at the office of the County Treasurer in one installment, together with interest not to
exceed 4.75 percent per annum in accordance with SDCL 9-43. The first installment, with
interest, will become due with general taxes and will be payable at the County Treasurer’s Office
on January 1, 2019.
Notice is further given that the special assessment roll approved in the above resolution was filed
with the City Finance Office on the 14th day of August, 2018, and that the entire assessment may
be paid without interest to the City Finance Office on or before September 13, 2018.
Thomas M. Greco
City Clerk
13. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR
THE MOWING OF WEEDS AND GRASSES IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE
CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA.
A motion was made by Council Member Christine M. Erickson and seconded by Council
Member Marshall Selberg to adopt said Resolution No. 75-18.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Janet Brekke, Christine M. Erickson, Rick Kiley, Greg
Neitzert, Marshall Selberg, Curt Soehl, Pat Starr, 7. Noes, Theresa Stehly, 1.
Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 75-18
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE MOWING
OF WEEDS AND GRASSES IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS,
SOUTH DAKOTA.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
SECTION 1. That the special assessment roll for mowing weeds and grasses in various areas in
Sioux Falls, SD, is hereby approved and the assessments in the assessment roll are levied against
the property described in it. The assessments become a lien against the property when the
assessment roll is filed in the City Finance Office.
SECTION 2. The assessment may be paid in one annual installment and shall be collected under
Plan One—Collection by County Treasurer as provided in SDCL 9-43.
Date adopted: 08/14/18 .
Paul TenHaken
Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas M. Greco
City Clerk
NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS
Notice is hereby given that assessments levied under the above resolution will become due and
payable at the office of the County Treasurer in one installment, together with interest not to
exceed 4.75 percent per annum in accordance with SDCL 9-43. The first installment, with
interest, will become due with general taxes and will be payable at the County Treasurer’s Office
on January 1, 2019.
Notice is further given that the special assessment roll approved in the above resolution was filed
with the City Finance Office on the 14th day of August, 2018, and that the entire assessment may
be paid without interest to the City Finance Office on or before September 13, 2018.
Thomas M. Greco
City Clerk
14. A RESOLUTION ADVISING AND GIVING CONSENT TO THE
APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO CERTAIN CITIZEN BOARDS.
A motion was made by Council Member Rick Kiley and seconded by Council Member
Christine M. Erickson to adopt said Resolution No. 76-18.
Vote to adopt: Roll Call: Yeses, Janet Brekke, Christine M. Erickson, Rick Kiley, Greg
Neitzert, Marshall Selberg, Curt Soehl, Pat Starr, Theresa Stehly, 8. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 76-18
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
Melanie Carpenter Civil Service Board Reappointed for a term from August
2018 to August 2023.
Bernie Schmidt Falls Community Health Appointed for a term from August 2018
Center Governing Board to May 2020 (to fill the unexpired term
of Brent Christensen).
Date adopted: 08/14/18 .
Paul TenHaken
Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas M. Greco
City Clerk
15. A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS’
PROVISIONAL LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR THE 2019 STATE
LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
A motion was made by Council Member Christine M. Erickson and seconded by Council
Member Rick Kiley to adopt said Resolution No. 77-18.
A motion was made by Council Member Theresa Stehly and seconded by Council
Member Pat Starr to amend by striking Item 6.
Vote to amend: Roll Call: Yeses, Theresa Stehly, 1. Noes, Janet Brekke, Christine M.
Erickson, Rick Kiley, Greg Neitzert, Marshall Selberg, Curt Soehl, Pat Starr, 7.
Motion Failed.
A motion was made by Council Member Pat Starr and seconded by Council Member
Theresa Stehly to amend Item 7 after "provides funding for" by adding "tobacco/tobacco
type products,".
Vote to amend: Roll Call: Yeses, Janet Brekke, Christine M. Erickson, Rick Kiley, Greg
Neitzert, Marshall Selberg, Curt Soehl, Pat Starr, Theresa Stehly, 8. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
A motion was made by Council Member Pat Starr and seconded by Council Member
Theresa Stehly to amend by striking Items 10 and 11.
Vote to amend: Roll Call: Yeses, 0. Noes, Janet Brekke, Christine M. Erickson, Rick
Kiley, Greg Neitzert, Marshall Selberg, Curt Soehl, Pat Starr, Theresa Stehly, 8.
Motion Failed.
Vote to adopt, as amended: Roll Call: Yeses, Janet Brekke, Christine M. Erickson, Rick
Kiley, Greg Neitzert, Marshall Selberg, Curt Soehl, Pat Starr, 7. Noes, Theresa Stehly, 1.
Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 77-18
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS’ PROVISIONAL
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR THE 2019 STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
WHEREAS, the City Charter states that the Sioux Falls City Council is the policy making and
legislative body of the City of Sioux Falls.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
1. The Sioux Falls City Council supports a reliable statewide emergency radio system that
allows users across the state to communicate within and outside of their agencies. In order
to sustain this capability and enhance operations locally, statewide, amongst other states,
and with federal agencies, the City Council supports state funding initiatives to upgrade the
statewide system to the national standard for public safety communications utilized by both
federal and state governments known as Project 25 (P25).
2. The Sioux Falls City Council supports legislation allowing alternative publication options
for local government.
3. The Sioux Falls City Council supports legislation providing county commissions the option
to reduce the number of official newspapers to one.
4. The Sioux Falls City Council supports legislation that expands workforce housing
opportunities in South Dakota.
5. The Sioux Falls City Council supports legislation to allow a local option, a gross receipts
tax on alcoholic beverages, to fund county services.
6. The Sioux Falls City Council supports tax increment financing (TIF), an economic
development tool that has led to millions of dollars in increased property value, benefitting
both the state as a whole and the local entities sponsoring the districts, while at the same
time maintaining the integrity of the process.
7. The Sioux Falls City Council supports legislation that provides funding for tobacco/tobacco
type products, drug and alcohol education, intervention, and treatment programs.
8. The Sioux Falls City Council supports cooperative activities between county and municipal
governments, the protection of existing joint activities, and elimination of barriers that
hinder the creation of such arrangements.
9. The Sioux Falls City Council supports efforts to eliminate double taxation on public
projects through state sales and contractor’s excise taxes.
10. The Sioux Falls City Council supports full state funding for human service agency
transportation to offset the costs to local public and nonprofit transportation systems.
11. The Sioux Falls City Council supports state funding initiatives to mitigate the emerald ash
borer infestation.
Date adopted: 08/14/18 .
Paul TenHaken
Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas M. Greco
City Clerk
NOTICE OF HEARINGS FOR STREET VACATIONS
Set a hearing date for Tuesday, September 4, 2018, at 7 p.m., for Item 16:
16. A PROPOSED RESOLUTION VACATING THE S. ELMWOOD AVE. RIGHT-
OF-WAY FROM THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF W. 26TH ST. TO
THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF W. 28TH ST.
A motion was made by Council Member Curt Soehl and seconded by Council Member
Christine M. Erickson to set a date of hearing for Tuesday, September 4, 2018, at 7 p.m.
Vote to set a date: Roll Call: Yeses, Janet Brekke, Christine M. Erickson, Rick Kiley,
Greg Neitzert, Marshall Selberg, Curt Soehl, Pat Starr, Theresa Stehly, 8. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
NEW BUSINESS
17. A MOTION TO RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY RETAIN A THIRD PARTY
LOSS CONTROL FIRM TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS AND
OPTIONS OF MANAGING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH
CAUSED BY FALLING INTO THE BIG SIOUX RIVER WITHIN FALLS
PARK.
A motion was made by Council Member Curt Soehl and seconded by Council Member
Rick Kiley to approve Item 17.
A motion was made by Council Member Pat Starr and seconded by Council Member
Theresa Stehly to amend by adding after Park, "not to exceed $10,000".
Vote to amend: Roll Call: Yeses, Pat Starr, 1. Noes, Janet Brekke, Christine M.
Erickson, Rick Kiley, Greg Neitzert, Marshall Selberg, Curt Soehl, Theresa Stehly, 7.
Motion Failed.
Vote to approve: Roll Call: Yeses, Janet Brekke, Christine M. Erickson, Rick Kiley, Greg
Neitzert, Marshall Selberg, Curt Soehl, Pat Starr, Theresa Stehly, 8. Noes, 0.
Motion Passed.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Council Member Rick Kiley and seconded by Council Member
Christine M. Erickson to adjourn at 9:02 p.m.
Mayor Paul TenHaken 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, August 14, 2018 at 7 PM
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT/ABSENT
Council Member Janet Brekke
Council Member Christine M. Erickson
Council Member Rick Kiley
Council Member Greg Neitzert
Council Member Marshall Selberg
Council Member Curt Soehl
Council Member Pat Starr
Council Member Theresa Stehly
Mayor Paul TenHaken
INVOCATION
● Reverend Brett Best, Emmanuel Baptist Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
MINUTES
● Regular City Council Meeting of Tuesday, August 7, 2018, at 7 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Approval of contracts/agreements on the August 10, 2018, memo.
2. Report of Requests for Quotes for Fuel dated: August 6, 2018; 8,500 Gallons of
Unleaded Ethanol; Midway Service ($2.3017); Cole’s Petroleum ($2.3278);
Howes Oil ($2.2995); Stern Oil ($2.3305); CHS, Inc., Olson Oil, and Harms Oil,
all no bid. Bid awarded to: Howes Oil.
3. A communication was received from Michael Morowski and Alisha Rolle
requesting permission to consume, but not sell, liquor, beer, and wine at The Old
Courthouse Museum, 200 W. Sixth St., on September 8, 2018, for a wedding and
wedding reception.
4. A communication was received from the Minnehaha County Democratic Party,
along with the Lincoln County Democratic Party, requesting permission to
consume, but not sell, beer, and wine at The History Club, 758 S. Phillips Ave., on
September 14, 2018, for the 2nd Annual Night of Many Ha-Ha’s comedy
fundraiser.
5. A communication was received from Howes Oil Company requesting permission
to consume, but not sell, alcohol at The Old Courthouse Museum, 200 W. Sixth
St., on September 30, 2018, to celebrate their 80th anniversary party.
APPLICATIONS
Recommendation for denial of abatements. The following applications for abatement
were deemed legally insufficient by the State's Attorney's Office for Lincoln County and
the City Attorney for Sioux Falls. Based upon the reasons stated below, the Director of
Equalization recommends the requests for abatement be denied.
6. Kevin Jay Kroeger, 1221 W. 85th St., Parcel #281.26.00.A900, for 2015 property
taxes. Reason: A loss occurred because of flood, fire, storm, or other unavoidable
casualty in 2009.
7. Kevin Jay Kroeger, 1221 W. 85th St., Parcel #281.26.00.A900, for 2016 property
taxes. Reason: A loss occurred because of flood, fire, storm, or other unavoidable
casualty in 2009.
8. Kevin Jay Kroeger, 1221 W. 85th St., Parcel #281.26.00.A900, for 2017 property
taxes. Reason: A loss occurred because of flood, fire, storm, or other unavoidable
casualty in 2009.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA
PUBLIC INPUT
HEARINGS AND RESOLUTIONS
9. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR
REPAIR OR DEMOLITION OF REAL PROPERTY IN VARIOUS AREAS IN
THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA.
10. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR
LITTER REMOVAL IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS,
SOUTH DAKOTA.
11. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR
SNOW REMOVAL IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS,
SOUTH DAKOTA.
12. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR
TREE TRIMMING IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS,
SOUTH DAKOTA.
13. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR
THE MOWING OF WEEDS AND GRASSES IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE
CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA.
14. A RESOLUTION ADVISING AND GIVING CONSENT TO THE
APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO CERTAIN CITIZEN BOARDS.
15. A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS’
PROVISIONAL LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR THE 2019 STATE
LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
NOTICE OF HEARINGS FOR STREET VACATIONS
Set a hearing date for Tuesday, September 4, 2018, at 7 p.m., for Item 16:
16. A PROPOSED RESOLUTION VACATING THE S. ELMWOOD AVE. RIGHT-
OF-WAY FROM THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF W. 26TH ST. TO
THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF W. 28TH ST.
NEW BUSINESS
17. A MOTION TO RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY RETAIN A THIRD PARTY
LOSS CONTROL FIRM TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS AND
OPTIONS OF MANAGING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH
CAUSED BY FALLING INTO THE BIG SIOUX RIVER WITHIN FALLS
PARK.
ITEMS ADDED AFTER AGENDA DEADLINE
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