City Council Meeting

MINUTES City Council Meeting Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at 7:00 PM Carnegie Town Hall, 235 West 10th St., Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104 CALL TO ORDER 1. MEETING ROLL CALL Present: Council Member Curt Soehl, Council Member Pat Starr, Council Member Theresa Stehly, Council Member Janet Brekke (via telecon), Council Member Christine M. Erickson (via telecon), Council Member Rick Kiley (via telecon), Council Member Greg Neitzert, Council Member Marshall Selberg, Mayor Paul TenHaken Absent: None 2. INVOCATION  Pastor Kirk Flaa, Abiding Savior Free Lutheran Church (via telecon) 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CONSENT AGENDA 4. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Council Member Selberg and seconded by Council Member Soehl to approve the Consent Agenda. Roll call vote to approve. 8 Yes: Soehl, Starr, Stehly, Brekke, Erickson, Kiley, Neitzert, Selberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  City Council Meeting of Wednesday, April 15, 2020 COMMUNICATIONS 6. Approval of contracts/agreements on the memorandum dated April 17, 2020. 7. Notice of change orders on the memorandum dated April 17, 2020. 8. Sioux Area Metro. Report of Requests for Quotes for Fuel dated: April 03, 2020; 9,000 Gallons of #2 Clear Diesel; Parkland USA/SPF Energy Inc./Farstad Oil, #2 Clear Diesel  ($1.355); Harms Oil, #2 Clear Diesel ($1.355); Howes Oil ($1.505); CHS, Inc., Petroleum Traders, and Midwest Oil, all no bids. Bid awarded to: Parkland USA/SPF Energy/Farstad Oil. (Parkland USA/Farstad Oil bid came in at 8:07a.m. and Harms Oil came in at 8:33 a.m.). 9. Report of Requests for Quotes for Fuel dated: April 8, 2010; 900 Gallons of #2 Dyed Diesel; Midway Service ($1.22); Howes Oil ($1.214); CHS, Inc., Stern Oil, Farstad Oil, M.G. Oil, Cole’s Petroleum, Harms Oil and Olson Oil, all no bid. Bid awarded to: Howes Oil. 10. Report of Requests for Quotes for Fuel dated: April 13, 2020; Unleaded (3,000 Gallons) Dyed Diesel #2 (5,000 Gallons); Cole Petroleum (Unleaded $.6393 and Dyed Diesel #2 $1.0847); Harms Oil (Unleaded $.6676 and Dyed Diesel #2 $1.1075); Parkland Oil (Unleaded $.651 and Dyed Diesel #2 $1.102);, CSH, Olson Oil and Howes Oil, all no bid. Bid awarded to: Coles Petroleum. APPLICATIONS 11. Amend a Special One-Day Malt Beverage License, originally approved on March 3, 2020, for Presentation Sisters to be operated at Falls Park, 305 East Falls Park Drive, for a Cinco de Mayo fiesta on May 9, 2020, by changing the date of the event to May 8, 2021. 12. Amend a Special One-Day Liquor License, originally approved on September 17, 2019, for Washington Pavilion Management Inc., to be operated at the Orpheum Theatre, 315 North Phillips Avenue, for special event on May 23, 2020, by changing the date of the event to May 22, 2021. 13. Withdraw Special One-Day Liquor Licenses for Washington Pavilion Management Inc., 301 South Main Avenue, for special events on March19, 21, 31, April 1, 25, and May 30, 2020. The City Council concurs with the Lincoln County Commission's recommendation for approval of the following abatements: 14. Avera McKennan Behavioral Health, 4400 W. 69th Street, Parcel #281.19.00.001, for 2019 property taxes in the amount of $58.23. Reason: The property is exempt from the tax. 15. Interstate Crossing Development Corp., 8965 Ellis Road, Parcel #280.55.00.100, for 2019 property taxes in the amount of $194.50. Reason: The property is exempt from the tax. NOTICE OF HEARINGS 16. Set a date of hearing for Wednesday, May 6, 2020. New 2020-21 Retail Malt Beverage/SD Farm Wine License for Golden Coin Casino, 405 North Kiwanis Avenue, with conditional use permit (11735-2020) being approved on April 1, 2020. 17. Set a date of hearing for Wednesday, May 6, 2020. Request to include video lottery terminals with the New 2020-21 Retail Malt Beverage/SD Farm Wine License for Golden Coin Casino, 405 North Kiwanis Avenue, with Conditional Use Permit (11735-2020) being approved on April 1, 2020. 18. Set a date of hearing for Wednesday, May 6, 2020. Transfer of 2020 Retail Liquor License from Pancakes and More Inc, Original Pancake House, 2713 West 41st Street, to New Ritual LLC, The Hello Hi, 120 South Phillips Avenue (CUP not required). 19. Set a date of hearing for Wednesday, May 6, 2020. Special One-Day Malt Beverage and Special One-Day Wine Licenses for Downtown Sioux Falls to be operated at Phases 1 & 2 of Downtown Riverfront (from 6th Street to south of 8th Street) including Raven Industries riverfront & parking lot located at 205 East 6th Street, to include the grassy area between Phase 1 River Greenway and the Cherapa Place parking lot, north to 6th Street and South to Cherapa Place, for Riverfest on August 15, 2020. 20. Set a date of hearing for Wednesday, May 6, 2020. Special One-Day Malt Beverage and Special One-Day Wine Licenses for Downtown Sioux Falls to be operated at 8th & Railroad Center parking lot, 401 East 8th Street, for East Bank Block Parties on July 3, August 7, and September 4, 2020. REGULAR AGENDA 21. APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR AGENDA A motion was made by Council Member Selberg and seconded by Council Member Soehl to approve the Regular Agenda. Roll call vote to approve. 8 Yes: Soehl, Starr, Stehly, Brekke, Erickson, Kiley, Neitzert, Selberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. 22. PUBLIC INPUT David Zokaites spoke about barriers to civil rights lawsuits. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 23. New 2020 Retail Wine & Cider License and 2019-20 Retail Malt Beverage/SD Farm Wine License for McNally’s Irish Pub, 6211 Old Village Place. 24. New 2019-20 Retail Malt Beverage/SD Farm Wine License for Eastway Sports Lounge & Grill, 3201 East 10th Street. 25. New 2019-20 Retail Malt Beverage/SD Farm Wine License for The Thirsty Duck, 945 South Marion Road, Suite 101. 26. New 2020 Retail Wine & Cider License and 2019-20 Retail Malt Beverage/SD Farm Wine License for Expedition League Inc., 1401 West 33rd Street. 27. New 2020 Retail Wine & Cider License and 2019-20 Retail Malt Beverage/SD Farm Wine License for Shop N Cart North, 1029 North Minnesota Avenue. Pending permit issuance and final inspections per Building Services. 28. Request to include video lottery terminals with the New 2019-20 Retail Malt Beverage/SD Farm Wine License for Shop N Cart North, 1029 North Minnesota Avenue. Pending permit issuance and final inspections per Building Services. 29. New 2020 Retail Wine & Cider License and 2019-20 Retail Malt Beverage/SD Farm Wine License for Shop N Cart Northeast, 2701 East Sixth Street. Pending permit issuance and final inspections per Building Services. 30. Request to include video lottery terminals with the New 2019-20 Retail Malt Beverage/SD Farm Wine License for Shop N Cart Northeast, 2701 East Sixth Street. Pending permit issuance and final inspections per Building Services. 31. Transfer of 2020 Package Liquor License from 69th Street Looks Market LLC, 500 East 69th Street, to 69th Street Looks Market LLC, 6213 Old Village Place. 32. Transfer of 2020 Retail Liquor License and 2019-20 Retail Malt Beverage/SD Farm Wine License from Granite City Restaurant Operations Inc, 2620 South Louise Avenue, to Granite City Inc., Granite City Food & Brewery, 2620 South Louise Avenue (CUP not required). 33. Special One-Day Malt Beverage and Special One-Day Wine Licenses for Sioux Falls Sister Cities to be operated at Avera IT parking lot, 230 South Phillips Avenue, 200 S 2nd Avenue (South Second Avenue between East 10th Street and South Third Avenue), for Germanfest on September 12, 2020. 34. New 20190-20 Retail Malt Beverage/SD Farm Wine License for Mackenzie River Pizza, 234 South Main Avenue. A motion was made by Council Member Selberg and seconded by Council Member Soehl to approve Items 23 through 34. Roll call vote to approve. 8 Yes: Soehl, Starr, Stehly, Brekke, Erickson, Kiley, Neitzert, Selberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES ORDINANCE SECOND READINGS 35. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, ESTABLISHING A “STAY AT HOME” ORDER FOR THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS FOR CONTAINMENT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. (This item is expected to be withdrawn from consideration) A motion was made by Council Member Kiley and seconded by Council Member Soehl to withdraw Item 35.  Roll call vote to withdraw. 8 Yes: Soehl, Starr, Stehly, Brekke, Erickson, Kiley, Neitzert, Selberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. 36. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, EXTENDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF ORDINANCE NO. 29-20 ADOPTING THE SIOUX FALLS BOARD OF HEALTH SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19). A motion was made by Council Member Selberg and seconded by Council Member Soehl to adopt Ordinance No. 42-20. Roll call vote to adopt. 8 Yes: Soehl, Starr, Stehly, Brekke, Erickson, Kiley, Neitzert, Selberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. 37. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY AMENDING CHAPTER 30: CITY COUNCIL; SUBCHAPTER PRESIDING OFFICER; DUTIES. A motion was made by Council Member Kiley and seconded by Council Member Soehl to adopt 43-20. Roll call vote to adopt. 8 Yes: Soehl, Starr, Stehly, Brekke, Erickson, Kiley, Neitzert, Selberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. 38. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, SETTING THE POSTPONED JOINT CITY OF SIOUX FALLS/SIOUX FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION DATE FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2020, AND AUTHORIZING A JOINT ELECTION WITH MINNEHAHA AND LINCOLN COUNTIES. A motion was made by Council Member Selberg and seconded by Council Member Soehl to adopt Ordinance No. 44-20. Roll call vote to adopt. 8 Yes: Soehl, Starr, Stehly, Brekke, Erickson, Kiley, Neitzert, Selberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. ORDINANCE FIRST READINGS 39. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5605 S. WESTWIND AVE. FROM THE RS SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL—SUBURBAN DISTRICT(S) TO THE RD-1 TWIN HOME/DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL—SUBURBAN DISTRICT, NO. 11816-2020, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The Planning Commission recommends approval (4-0). Recommendation: Set a date of 2nd Reading for Wednesday, May 6, 2020. A motion was made by Council Member Neitzert and seconded by Council Member Soehl to set a date of 2nd Reading for Wednesday, May 6, 2020 for Item 39.  Roll call vote to set a date of 2nd Reading. 8 Yes: Soehl, Starr, Stehly, Brekke, Erickson, Kiley, Neitzert, Selberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. 40. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 411 W. 12TH ST. FROM THE RT-2 TOWNHOME RESIDENTIAL—TRADITIONAL DISTRICT TO THE C-2 COMMERCIAL— NEIGHBORHOOD AND STREETCAR DISTRICT, NO. 11784-2020, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The Planning Commission recommends approval (4-0). Recommendation: Set a date of 2nd Reading for Wednesday, May 6, 2020. A motion was made by Council Member Selberg and seconded by Council Member Soehl to set a date of 2nd Reading for Wednesday, May 6, 2020 for Item 40. Roll call vote to set a date of 2nd Reading. 8 Yes: Soehl, Starr, Stehly, Brekke, Erickson, Kiley, Neitzert, Selberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. HEARINGS AND RESOLUTIONS 41. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, RESCHEDULING THE BUSINESS OF THE CITY FROM THE SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2020, TO WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2020. A motion was made by Council Member Selberg and seconded by Council Member Soehl to adopt Resolution No. 49-20. Roll call vote to adopt. 7 Yes: Soehl, Starr, Stehly, Brekke, Kiley, Neitzert, Selberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. Erickson was not present for the vote on this motion. RESOLUTION NO. 49-20 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, RESCHEDULING THE BUSINESS OF THE CITY FROM THE SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2020, TO WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2020. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD: That the business to be conducted at the City Council meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, will be rescheduled to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. This resolution is necessary as June 2, 2020, is the date set for the rescheduled City/School Board Election. The corresponding Informational and Committee Meetings will be rescheduled as noted above. Date adopted: 04/21/20 . Paul TenHaken, Mayor ATTEST: Thomas Greco, City Clerk 42. A RESOLUTION DECLARING CERTAIN EQUIPMENT OF THE CITY SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THE GIFTING THEREOF TO MINNEHAHA COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. A motion was made by Council Member Neitzert and seconded by Council Member Soehl to adopt Resolution No. 50-20. Roll call vote to adopt. 8 Yes: Soehl, Starr, Stehly, Brekke, Erickson, Kiley, Neitzert, Selberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. RESOLUTION NO. 50-20 A RESOLUTION DECLARING CERTAIN EQUIPMENT OF THE CITY SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THE GIFTING THEREOF TO MINNEHAHA COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. WHEREAS, the City owns a 2005 Eagle Air Compressor for SCBA filling with the serial number AS10F312EC2R; WHEREAS, pursuant to SDCL 6-5-2, any political subdivision may convey and transfer any real or personal property which is held or owned by it, the title to which has been obtained and which is not held for public use or which is about to be abandoned for public purposes, to another political subdivision or nonprofit corporation for public, charitable, or humanitarian purposes and accommodation without offering the property for sale and without requiring the political subdivision or nonprofit corporation to pay for the property; WHEREAS, pursuant to SDCL 6-13-1, the governing board of a political subdivision may sell, trade, loan, destroy, or otherwise dispose of any land, structures, equipment, or other property which the governing board has, by appropriate motion, determined is no longer necessary, useful, or suitable for the purpose for which it was acquired; WHEREAS, the above-described personal property is no longer necessary, useful, or suitable for the purpose for which it was acquired by the City; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD: Section 1. The City hereby declares, pursuant to SDCL Chapter 6-13, the 2005 Eagle Air Compressor for SCBA filling with the serial number AS10F312EC2R to be surplus property that is no longer necessary, useful, or suitable for the purpose for which it was acquired; and The gifting by the City of Sioux Falls of the 2005 Eagle Air Compressor for SCBA filling with the serial number AS10F312EC2R to Minnehaha County Emergency Management is hereby approved. Date adopted: 04/21/20 . Paul TenHaken, Mayor ATTEST: Thomas Greco, City Clerk 43. A RESOLUTION ADVISING AND GIVING CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO CERTAIN CITIZEN BOARDS. A motion was made by Council Member Selberg and seconded by Council Member Soehl to adopt Resolution No. 51-20. Roll call vote to adopt. 8 Yes: Soehl, Starr, Stehly, Brekke, Erickson, Kiley, Neitzert, Selberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. RESOLUTION NO. 51-20 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 Kristi Metzger Arena/Convention/Entertainment Reappointed for a term from Center Board April 2020 to April 2025. Suzanne Smith Housing & Redevelopment Reappointed for a term from Commission April 2020 to April 2025. Janet Kittams Planning Commission Appointed for a term from April 2020 to April 2025 (to replace Sharon Chontos). Bradyn Neises Planning Commission Appointed for a term from April 2020 to May 2021 (to fill the unexpired term of Andi Anderson). Date adopted: 04/21/20 . Paul TenHaken, Mayor ATTEST: Thomas Greco, City Clerk REPORT OF OFFICERS/BOARDS/COMMITTEES/TRANSFERS OF UNENCUMBERED APPROPRIATION BALANCES AMONG PROGRAMS WITHIN A DEPARTMENT OR ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT AS PROVIDED IN THE SIOUX FALLS CITY CHARTER SECTION 5.07(d) 44. NOTICE OF TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATIONS ON THE MEMORANDUM DATED April 17, 2020. NEW BUSINESS There was none. ITEMS ADDED AFTER AGENDA DEADLINE 45. A RESOLUTION URGING THE SIOUX FALLS COMMUNITY TO FOLLOW SAFER AT HOME PRACTICES IN THEIR HOMES, BUSINESSES, AND DAILY LIFE. A motion was made by Council Member Neitzert and seconded by Council Member Stehly to adopt Resolution No. 52-20. Roll call vote to adopt. 8 Yes: Soehl, Starr, Stehly, Brekke, Erickson, Kiley, Neitzert, Selberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. RESOLUTION NO. 52-50 A RESOLUTION URGING THE SIOUX FALLS COMMUNITY TO FOLLOW SAFER AT HOME PRACTICES IN THEIR HOMES, BUSINESSES, AND DAILY LIFE. WHEREAS, the City Council deeply appreciates our citizens as essential; and WHEREAS, the City Council deeply appreciates the efforts that our citizens have put forth to mitigate the spread of COVID-19; and WHEREAS, the City Council deeply appreciates the sacrifice that our employees are making to keep our citizens serviced and safe; and WHEREAS, the City Council deeply appreciates the Sioux Falls business community and the existing efforts taken to mitigate the spread of COVID-19; and WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the constitutional rights of every citizen; and WHEREAS, the City Council wants to keep all patrons and employees safe; and WHEREAS, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic; and WHEREAS, on March 12, 2020, the Mayor issued Executive Order No. 218 declaring an emergency to address the novel Coronavirus COVID-19; and WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the Governor declared an emergency in the state of South Dakota in response to the COVID-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS, on March 23, 2020, the Governor issued Executive Order 2020-08 setting forth guidelines and recommendations regarding personal, business, and health care precautions to be taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS, on March 24, 2020, the Governor announced that she is recommending that all K-12 schools in South Dakota remain closed until May 1, 2020; and WHEREAS, on March 24, 2020, the Sioux Falls School District has closed all K-12 schools through May 1, 2020; and WHEREAS, as of 12 noon on April 16, 2020, there are 1,065 confirmed cases of COVID-19 within Minnehaha County; and WHEREAS, as of 12 noon on April 16, 2020, there are 71 confirmed cases of COVID- 19 within Lincoln County; and WHEREAS, as of 12 noon on April 16, 2020, there are 1,311 confirmed cases of COVID-19 within the state of South Dakota; and WHEREAS, as of 12 noon on April 17, 2020, there is substantial community spread of COVID-19 in Lincoln and Minnehaha Counties; and WHEREAS, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) recommend certain actions for the preparation and mitigation of community transmission of COVID- 19, including, but not limited to, social distancing measures and restricting the size of gatherings; and WHEREAS, SDCL 9-32-1 confers upon municipalities the power to do what may be necessary or expedient for the promotion of health or the suppression of disease; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD: Section 1: Residents of Sioux Falls are strongly encouraged to: a) Remain in their homes except for occupational requirements and other solitary and/or household outdoor activities for the promotion of physical and emotional well-being, and activities related to the provision of essential commodities and services. b) Limit visits to grocery and retail stores to once per week or use delivery services. c) Residents who participate in organized religious activities are encouraged to do so via remote options as available. d) Choose a designated shopper, when it is necessary to visit grocery and/or retail stores, to do the shopping for the entire household in order to reduce the number of people in the store(s) and remain at least six feet away from others in the store. e) Whenever possible, residents should avoid taking any children still living at home with them on any essential shopping trips. f) Get drive-through, takeout, and delivery from local restaurants in lieu of dining out at restaurants.  g) Support local businesses that promote social distancing and demonstrate compliance with CDC guidelines. Section 2: Healthcare. Residents of Sioux Falls should: a) Call ahead to health care providers if feeling sick. b) Attend necessary medical appointments and follow the guidance of their medical providers. c) Use drive-through or delivery services, whenever possible, when needing medication or other necessary items from a pharmacy. Section 3: Safe Practices. Residents of Sioux Falls should continue to practice good respiratory hygiene, cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or use the inside of their elbow, wash hands often, disinfect surfaces frequently, avoid touching their face, and adhere to social distancing guidelines. Additionally, consistent with current CDC guidance, residents over the age of two who do not have trouble breathing should consider wearing cloth face masks when they are in public areas outside of their homes, such as, by way of example and not limitation, the grocery store or medical clinic. Such masks should not be used as a substitute for social distancing, which is vital for slowing down the spread of COVID-19. Section 4: Mental and Emotional Health. Residents of Sioux Falls are encouraged to: a) Be mindful of their mental health. b) Engage in outdoor activity including but not limited to: walking, hiking, running, or biking, provided that individuals comply with social distancing and all other measures as advised by the CDC. c) Be good neighbors to those around them and help others if able, keeping in mind that it remains critical to use safe practices as recommended by the CDC. d) Support local businesses to the greatest extent possible while abiding by CDC guidelines and this resolution. Section 5: Businesses. Businesses not bound by the limitation of ten or fewer patrons as originally set forth in Ordinance No. 29-20, as amended, are encouraged, whenever possible, to limit their patron and employee occupancy to no more than 20 percent of their posted occupancy and institute a safe social distancing strategy for employees and customers outside of their place of business waiting to enter. Date adopted: 04/21/20 . Paul TenHaken, Mayor ATTEST: Thomas Greco, City Clerk ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Council Member Starr and seconded by Council Member Soehl to adjourn at 9:26 p.m. Voice vote to adjourn. 8 Yes: Soehl, Starr, Stehly, Brekke, Erickson, Kiley, Neitzert, Selberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. Thomas M. Greco, City Clerk