City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingSioux Falls, SD · April 18, 2023
Minutes
MINUTES
City Council Meeting
Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at 6:00 PM
Carnegie Town Hall, 235 West 10th St., Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104
CALL TO ORDER
Present: Council Member David Barranco, Council Member Sarah Cole, Council
Member Alex Jensen, Council Member Rich Merkouris, Council Member Greg Neitzert,
Council Member Marshall Selberg, Council Member Curt Soehl, Council Member Pat
Starr, Mayor Paul TenHaken
Absent: None
1. MEETING ROLL CALL
2. INVOCATION
Pastor Jeff Backer, St. Dysmas of South Dakota
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
A request was made by Council Member Starr to place Sub-Items 6, 12, 16, 17, and
19, from Agenda Item 6 on the Regular Agenda for Council discussion: (6; Police; NA;
Exchange Agreement between City and Minnehaha County where the City agrees to
assume County’s responsibility for the purchase of furniture fixtures and equipment for
metro communications as part of the new public safety training facility, and in exchange
Minnehaha County will transfer two vacant properties adjacent to the Events Center
Complex to the City; Minnehaha County; $2,150,000; 23-4115), (12; Water
Reclamation; NA; Legal Retainer, Amendment to agreement for legal services;
Cadwell, Sanford, Deibert & Garry, LLP; $100,000.00; 19-3629; am3), (16;
Highways/Streets; NA; Professional Services for Digital Orthophotography, Lidar, and
Building Footprint Aerial Photography; The Sanborn Map Company; $102,681.994; 23-
3132), (17; Planning/Development Services; 16002; Core Façade Revitalization;
Historic Preservation Easement; Conditional façade easement; Blankstreet Partners,
LLC; $25,000.00; 23-3138), and (19; Sanitary Landfill; NA; Awarding the formal bid for
waste tire recycling; Liberty Tire Recycling; $190,200.; 23-0031).
A motion was made by Council Member Selberg and seconded by Council Member
Jensen to adopt approve the Consent Agenda.
Roll call vote to adopt. 8 Yes: Barranco, Cole, Jensen, Merkouris, Neitzert, Selberg,
Soehl, Starr; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Informational Meeting of Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Regular City Council Meeting of Tuesday, April 11, 2023
COMMUNICATIONS
6. Approval of contracts/agreements on the memorandum dated April 14, 2023.
A motion was made by Council Member Jensen and seconded by Council Member
Soehl to approve Sub-Item 6 from Agenda Item 6.
Roll call vote to approve. 7 Yes: Barranco, Cole, Jensen, Merkouris, Selberg, Soehl,
Starr; 1 No: Neitzert. Motion Passed.
A motion was made by Council Member Starr and seconded by Council Member Cole
to approve Sub-Item 12 from Agenda Item 6.
Roll call vote to approve. 8 Yes: Barranco, Cole, Jensen, Merkouris, Neitzert, Selberg,
Soehl, Starr; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
A motion was made by Council Member Neitzert and seconded by Council Member
Starr to approve Sub-Item 16 from Agenda Item 6.
Roll call vote to approve. 8 Yes: Barranco, Cole, Jensen, Merkouris, Neitzert, Selberg,
Soehl, Starr; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
A motion was made by Council Member Jensen and seconded by Council Member
Barranco to approve Sub-Item 17 from Agenda Item 6.
Roll call vote to approve. 8 Yes: Barranco, Cole, Jensen, Merkouris, Neitzert, Selberg,
Soehl, Starr; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
A motion was made by Council Member Starr and seconded by Council Member
Barranco to approve Sub-Item 19 from Agenda Item 6.
Roll call vote to approve. 8 Yes: Barranco, Cole, Jensen, Merkouris, Neitzert, Selberg,
Soehl, Starr; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
7. Approval of surplus property disposition on the memorandum dated April 10, 2023.
APPLICATIONS
8. Special One-Day Liquor License for T Slat Inc. to be operated at 200 West Sixth Street,
for a special event on April 19, 2023.
9. Special One-Day Malt Beverage and Special One-Day Wine Licenses for Severance
Beer LLC to be operated at 100 East 6th Street, for an event on May 2, 2023.
10. Various Retail Malt Beverage renewals for 2023-2024 to be operated at various
locations in the City of Sioux Falls, SD, identified as Exhibit A.
NOTICE OF HEARINGS
11. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, May 2, 2023. New 2023 Retail Wine License and
New 2022-23 Retail Malt Beverage License for Startup Sioux Falls, 100 East 6th Street.
12. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Special One-Day Malt Beverage
License for Friends of the Big Sioux River to be operated at 401 East 8th Street, for 605
Summer Classic on June 24, 2023.
13. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Special One Day Malt Beverage
License for Woodgrain Brewing Company to be operated at 5045 East Grant Street for
an open house on June 24, 2023.
REGULAR AGENDA
14. APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Jensen and seconded by Council Member
Merkouris to adopt approve the Regular Agenda.
Roll call vote to adopt. 8 Yes: Barranco, Cole, Jensen, Merkouris, Neitzert, Selberg,
Soehl, Starr; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
Sub-Items 6, 12, 16, 17, and 19 from Agenda Item 6 were heard at this time. See
Agenda Item 6 for actions taken.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
15. New 2023 Retail Wine License for Gloss Nail Spa, 6006 South Cliff Avenue (CUP not
required).
16. Transfer of 2023 Retail Liquor License from KTC SF, 6401 South Louise Avenue, to
LKN IV LLC, 6401 South Louise Avenue (CUP not required).
17. Transfer of 2023 Retail Liquor License from Bacchus Holdings LLC, 101 North
Minnesota Avenue, to Kelly Family Office LLC, 512 North Main Avenue (CUP not
required).
18. Special One-Day Malt Beverage Licenses for T Slat Inc., to be operated at Ronken
Field 1401 and 1501 West 33rd Street, for a ball games on April 22 & 23, 2023.
19. Special One-Day Liquor License for T Slat Inc., to be operated at 2510 East 54th Street
North, for a Premier Bank event on April 27, 2023.
20. Special One-Day Liquor License for T Slat Inc., to be operated at 3016 West 57th
Street, for Cocktails for a Cause on April 29, 2023.
21. Special One-Day Liquor License for Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation to be
operated at 2601 West 60th Street North, for a fundraiser on May 4, 2023.
22. Special One-Day Wine Licenses for Downtown Sioux Falls Inc., to be operated at 222
South Phillips Avenue; 300 North Dakota Avenue, Suite 104; 421 North Phillips Avenue,
Suite 111; 216 South Phillips Avenue; 311 South Phillips Avenue, Suite 100; 220 South
Phillips Avenue; 207 South Phillips Avenue; 315 North Phillips Avenue; 201 East 10th
Street; 217 South Phillips Avenue; 421 North Phillips Avenue, Suite 102; 328 South
Phillips Avenue; 206 South Phillips Avenue; 325 South Phillips Avenue; 200 East 12th
Street; 431 North Phillips Avenue; 225 South Phillips Avenue; 401 East 8th Street, Suite
108; 232 South Main Avenue; 401 East 8th Street, Suite 118; 330 South Phillips
Avenue; 421 North Phillips Avenue, Suite 107; 401 East 8th Street, Suite 200A; 100
North Phillips Avenue; 421 North Phillips Avenue, Suite 105; 225 East 11th Street,
Suite 110; 412 South First Avenue; 701 North Phillips Avenue, Suite 135, for an Art &
Wine Walk on May 5, 2023.
23. Special One-Day Liquor Licenses for Philanthropy Promotions Inc., to be operated at
2601 West 60th Street North, for a Cinco de Mayo celebration on May 5 & 6, 2023.
24. Special One-Day Liquor License for T Slat Inc., to be operated at 2510 East 54th Street
North, for a wedding on May 12, 2023.
25. Special One-Day Malt Beverage and Special One-Day Wine Licenses for Holy Spirit
Catholic Church, 3601 East Dudley Lane, for a church celebration on May 19, 2023.
A motion was made by Council Member Selberg and seconded by Council Member
Cole to adopt Items 15 through 25.
Roll call vote to adopt. 8 Yes: Barranco, Cole, Jensen, Merkouris, Neitzert, Selberg,
Soehl, Starr; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE SECOND READINGS
26. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 418 N. DULUTH AVE. FROM THE RT-1 SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL—TRADITIONAL DISTRICT TO THE RT-2 TOWNHOME
RESIDENTIAL—TRADITIONAL DISTRICT, NO. 17717-2023, AND AMENDING THE
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The Planning Commission
recommends approval (6-0).
Private Applicant(s): Nathan Byrum
A motion was made by Council Member Neitzert and seconded by Council Member
Soehl to withdraw Item 26.
Roll call vote to withdraw. 8 Yes: Barranco, Cole, Jensen, Merkouris, Neitzert, Selberg,
Soehl, Starr; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
27. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY CHANGING A STREET NAME.
Sponsor: Mayor
A motion was made by Council Member Neitzert and seconded by Council Member
Cole to adopt Ordinance No. 23-23.
Roll call vote to adopt. 8 Yes: Barranco, Cole, Jensen, Merkouris, Neitzert, Selberg,
Soehl, Starr; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
28. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AUTHORIZING
THE ISSUANCE OF ITS WASTEWATER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, IN ONE OR
MORE SERIES, TO THE SOUTH DAKOTA CONSERVANCY DISTRICT,
AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE PROCEEDS THEREOF FOR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS, PLEDGING THE WASTEWATER SYSTEM REVENUE OF THE
CITY TO THE PAYMENT OF SAID WASTEWATER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS,
FIXING THE TERMS OF SUCH WASTEWATER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS,
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LOAN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE SOUTH DAKOTA CONSERVANCY DISTRICT, AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF SUCH WASTEWATER
SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS TO THE SOUTH DAKOTA CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
NOT TO EXCEED $17,951,000.
Sponsor: Mayor
A motion was made by Council Member Jensen and seconded by Council Member
Cole to adopt Ordinance No. 24-23.
Roll call vote to adopt. 8 Yes: Barranco, Cole, Jensen, Merkouris, Neitzert, Selberg,
Soehl, Starr; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
ORDINANCE FIRST READINGS
29. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 101 E. 23RD ST. FROM THE RS SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL—SUBURBAN DISTRICT TO THE RHP SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL—HISTORIC PRESERVATION DISTRICT, NO. 17715-2023, AND
AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The
Planning Commission recommends approval (6-0).
Private Applicant(s): Wiz Built Construction - David Moss
A motion was made by Council Member Selberg and seconded by Council Member
Cole to set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, May 2, 2023 for Item 29.
Roll call vote to set a date of 2nd Reading. 8 Yes: Barranco, Cole, Jensen, Merkouris,
Neitzert, Selberg, Soehl, Starr; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
30. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING
PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF S. SOUTHEASTERN AVE. AND SOUTH OF E.
BISON TRL. FROM THE AG AGRICULTURE DISTRICT TO THE CN
CONSERVATION, RD-1 TWIN HOME/DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL—SUBURBAN, RA-3
APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL—HIGH DENSITY, AND LW LIVE-WORK DISTRICTS,
NO. 17764-2023, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF
SIOUX FALLS. The Planning Commission recommends approval (6-0).
Private Applicant(s): T-Squared LLC - Tim Stenberg
A motion was made by Council Member Merkouris and seconded by Council Member
Cole to set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, May 2, 2023 for Item 30.
Roll call vote to set a date of 2nd Reading. 8 Yes: Barranco, Cole, Jensen, Merkouris,
Neitzert, Selberg, Soehl, Starr; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
31. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING
PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF E. 26TH ST. AND WEST OF S. SIX MILE RD.
FROM THE CN CONSERVATION, RD-1 TWIN HOME/DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL—
SUBURBAN, RD-2 TOWNHOME RESIDENTIAL—SUBURBAN, RA-2 APARTMENT
RESIDENTIAL—MODERATE DENSITY, RA-3 APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL—HIGH
DENSITY, AND C-2 COMMERCIAL—NEIGHBORHOOD AND STREETCAR
DISTRICTS TO THE RD-1 TWIN HOME/DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL—SUBURBAN, RD-2
TOWNHOME RESIDENTIAL—SUBURBAN, RA-2 APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL—
MODERATE DENSITY, RA-3 APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL—HIGH DENSITY, AND C-2
COMMERCIAL—NEIGHBORHOOD AND STREETCAR DISTRICTS, NO. 17774-2023,
AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The
Planning Commission recommends approval (6-0).
Private Applicant(s): Signature Companies - Dave Jibben
A motion was made by Council Member Selberg and seconded by Council Member
Cole to set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, May 2, 2023 for Item 31.
Roll call vote to set a date of 2nd Reading. 8 Yes: Barranco, Cole, Jensen, Merkouris,
Neitzert, Selberg, Soehl, Starr; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
32. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING
PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF E. 26TH ST. AND WEST OF HIGHLINE AVE.
FROM THE C-2 COMMERCIAL—NEIGHBORHOOD AND STREETCAR, AND C-3
COMMERCIAL—COMMUNITY DISTRICTS TO THE S-1 GENERAL INSTITUTIONAL
DISTRICT, NO. 17787-2023, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE
CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The Planning Commission recommends approval (6-0).
Private Applicant(s): Dream Design International, Inc – Hani Shafai
A motion was made by Council Member Neitzert and seconded by Council Member
Jensen to set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, May 2, 2023 for Item 32.
Roll call vote to set a date of 2nd Reading. 8 Yes: Barranco, Cole, Jensen, Merkouris,
Neitzert, Selberg, Soehl, Starr; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
33. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING
PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF E. 69TH ST. AND WEST OF S. SYCAMORE AVE.
FROM THE AG AGRICULTURE DISTRICT TO THE RD-2 TOWNHOME
RESIDENTIAL—SUBURBAN, RA-1 APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL—LOW DENSITY,
RA-3 APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL—HIGH DENSITY, LW LIVE-WORK, AND C-2
COMMERCIAL—NEIGHBORHOOD AND STREETCAR DISTRICTS, NO. 17789-2023,
AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The
Planning Commission recommends approval (6-0).
Private Applicant(s): Empire Companies - Jacob Bunde
A motion was made by Council Member Soehl and seconded by Council Member
Jensen to set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, May 2, 2023 for Item 33.
Roll call vote to set a date of 2nd Reading. 8 Yes: Barranco, Cole, Jensen, Merkouris,
Neitzert, Selberg, Soehl, Starr; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
34. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING
PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF E. PADDINGTON ST. AND EAST OF VETERANS
PKWY. FROM THE RS SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL—SUBURBAN, RA-3
APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL—HIGH DENSITY, AND LW LIVE-WORK DISTRICTS TO
THE RD-2 TOWNHOME RESIDENTIAL—SUBURBAN AND CN CONSERVATION
DISTRICTS, NO. 17792-2023, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF
THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS.
Private Applicant(s): TTDJ LLC – Jesse Deffenbaugh
A motion was made by Council Member Soehl and seconded by Council Member
Jensen to set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, May 2, 2023 for Item 34.
Roll call vote to set a date of 2nd Reading. 8 Yes: Barranco, Cole, Jensen, Merkouris,
Neitzert, Selberg, Soehl, Starr; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
35. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING
PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF E. MADISON ST. AND EAST OF N. VETERANS
PKWY. FROM THE RS SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL—SUBURBAN AND C-2
COMMERCIAL—NEIGHBORHOOD AND STREETCAR DISTRICTS TO THE RD-2
TOWNHOME RESIDENTIAL—SUBURBAN AND C-2 COMMERCIAL—
NEIGHBORHOOD AND STREETCAR DISTRICTS TO THE RD-2 TOWNHOME
RESIDENTIAL—SUBURBAN AND CN CONSERVATION DISTRICTS, NO. 17794-
2023, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX
FALLS. The Planning Commission recommends approval (6-0).
Private Applicant(s): Ehrhart Griffin & Associates - Damian Greble, Nielson
Development - Kelly Nielson
A motion was made by Council Member Selberg and seconded by Council Member
Merkouris to set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, May 2, 2023 for Item 35.
Roll call vote to set a date of 2nd Reading. 8 Yes: Barranco, Cole, Jensen, Merkouris,
Neitzert, Selberg, Soehl, Starr; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
36. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING
PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF W. 28TH ST./UNIVERSITY PL. AND EAST OF
GRANGE AVE. FROM THE RS SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL—SUBURBAN
DISTRICT TO THE S-2 INSTITUTIONAL CAMPUS PUD DISTRICT, NO. 17795-2023,
AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The
Planning Commission recommends approval (6-0).
Private Applicant(s): Lloyd Associates Inc. - Drew O’Brien
A motion was made by Council Member Cole and seconded by Council Member
Neitzert to set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, May 2, 2023 for Item 36.
Roll call vote to set a date of 2nd Reading. 8 Yes: Barranco, Cole, Jensen, Merkouris,
Neitzert, Selberg, Soehl, Starr; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
37. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY AMENDING CHAPTER 160: ZONING,
SUBCHAPTERS: 160.005, 160.045, 160.046, 160.047, 160.050, 160.320, 160.321,
160.322, 160.323, 160.324, 160.325, 160.327, 160.328, 160.329, 160.330, 160.331,
160.332, 160.333, 160.334, 160.335, 160.336, 160.337, 160.338, 160.339, 160.340,
160.341, 160.342, 160.343, 160.344, 160.345, 160.346, 160.347, 160.350, 160.351,
160.352, 160.353, 160.354, 160.355, 160.358, 160.359, 160.360, 160.361, 160.362,
160.363, 160.364, 160.365, 160.366, 160.367, 160.368, 160.369, 160.370, 160.371,
160.372, 160.373, 160.374, 160.375, 160.376, 160.377, 160.380, 160.381, 160.382,
160.383, 160.384, 160.385, 160.388, 160.389, 160.390, 160.391, 160.392, 160.393,
160.396, 160.397, 160.398, 160.399, 160.400, 160.401, 160.402, 160.403, 160.404,
160.405, 160.406, 160.407, 160.408, 160.409, 160.480, 160.488, 160.551, 160.552,
160.572, 160.573, 160.574, 160.575, 160.576, 160.600, 160.602. The Planning
Commission recommends approval (7-0).
Sponsor: Mayor
A motion was made by Council Member Jensen and seconded by Council Member
Merkouris to set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, May 2, 2023 for Item 37.
Roll call vote to set a date of 2nd Reading. 8 Yes: Barranco, Cole, Jensen, Merkouris,
Neitzert, Selberg, Soehl, Starr; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
HEARINGS AND RESOLUTIONS
38. A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A ROAD DISTRICT PETITION WITHIN THE CITY OF
SIOUX FALLS AND LINCOLN COUNTY JOINT ZONING AND SUBDIVISION
JURISDICTION.
Sponsor: Mayor
A motion was made by Council Member Neitzert and seconded by Council Member
Jensen to adopt Resolution No. 33-23.
Roll call vote to adopt. 8 Yes: Barranco, Cole, Jensen, Merkouris, Neitzert, Selberg,
Soehl, Starr; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 33-23
BRANDBU ACRES ROAD DISTRICT PETITION
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A ROAD DISTRICT PETITION WITHIN THE CITY OF
SIOUX FALLS AND LINCOLN COUNTY JOINT ZONING AND SUBDIVISION
JURISDICTION.
WHEREAS, there has been presented to the City Council of the City of Sioux Falls and filed
with the City Clerk, a Petition in writing signed by the owners and otherwise in compliance
with the provisions of SDCL 31-12A-3, requesting that the territory described in the petition be
included within the Brandbu Acres Road District; and
WHEREAS, the property described within the Brandbu Acres Road District petition is within
the City of Sioux Falls and Lincoln County Joint Zoning and Subdivision Jurisdictional area;
and
WHEREAS, SDCL 31-12A-5.1 requires that the Brandbu Acres Road District petition within
the Joint Subdivision area of a City must first be submitted to the municipality’s governing
body for approval at its discretion, and upon approval shall be presented to the Lincoln
County Board of Commissioners;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
That the Brandbu Acres Road District petition is approved and shall be forwarded to the
Lincoln County Board of Commissioners for their consideration.
Date adopted: 04/18/23 .
Paul TenHaken, Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas Greco, City Clerk
39. A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF RYAN JOHNSON,
UTILITY ADMINISTRATOR, AS NOMINEE TO SERVE AS DIRECTOR, TO
REPRESENT THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS AT OFFICIAL MEETINGS OF THE LEWIS
AND CLARK REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM. NICHOLAS BORNS, CIVIL ENGINEER,
P.E., WILL REMAIN THE ALTERNATE FOR THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS.
Sponsor: Mayor
A motion was made by Council Member Soehl and seconded by Council Member Cole
to approve Item 39.
Roll call vote to approve. 8 Yes: Barranco, Cole, Jensen, Merkouris, Neitzert, Selberg,
Soehl, Starr; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
40. A MOTION TO APPOINT JIM DAVID AS ACTING CITY CLERK, EFFECTIVE MAY 1,
2023.
Sponsors: Council Members Jensen and Soehl
A motion was made by Council Member Jensen and seconded by Council Member
Soehl to approve Item 40.
Roll call vote to approve. 8 Yes: Barranco, Cole, Jensen, Merkouris, Neitzert, Selberg,
Soehl, Starr; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
NEW BUSINESS
There was none.
GENERAL PUBLIC INPUT
Arlene Brandt Jensen spoke about the City's sustainability and climate action plans.
Bob Kolbe spoke about the Hillsdale College parameters solving local problems.
Dennis Haugen spoke about the City doing a great job of handling the recent snow
issues.
Mike Zitterich spoke about the Mayor's position on the sustainability plan.
David Zokaites spoke about community centers.
Sierra Broussard spoke about zoning ordinances and Shape Places.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Council Member Soehl and seconded by Council Member
Jensen to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
Voice vote to adjourn. 8 Yes: Barranco, Cole, Jensen, Merkouris, Neitzert, Selberg,
Soehl, Starr; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
Tamara Jorgensen, MMC, Assistant City Clerk
Agenda
AGENDA
City Council Meeting
Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at 6:00 PM
Carnegie Town Hall, 235 West 10th St., Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104
CALL TO ORDER
1. MEETING ROLL CALL
Council Member Rich Merkouris
Council Member Greg Neitzert
Council Member Marshall Selberg
Council Member Curt Soehl
Council Member Pat Starr
Council Member David Barranco
Council Member Sarah Cole
Council Member Alex Jensen
Mayor Paul TenHaken
2. INVOCATION
Pastor Jeff Backer, St. Dysmas of South Dakota
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT AGENDA
Items appearing on the Consent Agenda are routine administrative items and are acted upon by the Council
with one vote. Pursuant to §30.014(b) of the Code of Ordinances, “At the request of any one council
member, an item may be removed from the consent agenda and placed on the regular agenda whenever
that council member believes additional discussion on the item is necessary”. Items removed from the
Consent Agenda are typically considered after Approval of the Regular Agenda.
4. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Informational Meeting of Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Regular City Council Meeting of Tuesday, April 11, 2023
COMMUNICATIONS
6. Approval of contracts/agreements on the memorandum dated April 14, 2023.
7. Approval of surplus property disposition on the memorandum dated April 10, 2023.
APPLICATIONS
8. Special One-Day Liquor License for T Slat Inc. to be operated at 200 West Sixth Street,
for a special event on April 19, 2023.
9. Special One-Day Malt Beverage and Special One-Day Wine Licenses for Severance
Beer LLC to be operated at 100 East 6th Street, for an event on May 2, 2023.
10. Various Retail Malt Beverage renewals for 2023-2024 to be operated at various
locations in the City of Sioux Falls, SD, identified as Exhibit A.
NOTICE OF HEARINGS
11. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, May 2, 2023. New 2023 Retail Wine License and
New 2022-23 Retail Malt Beverage License for Startup Sioux Falls, 100 East 6th Street.
12. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Special One-Day Malt Beverage
License for Friends of the Big Sioux River to be operated at 401 East 8th Street, for 605
Summer Classic on June 24, 2023.
13. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Special One Day Malt Beverage
License for Woodgrain Brewing Company to be operated at 5045 East Grant Street for
an open house on June 24, 2023.
REGULAR AGENDA
The City Council may adopt the Regular Agenda by a majority vote during “Approval of the Regular
Agenda”. The Council may also change the order of items or remove items, both by amendment. Items up
for consideration are presented and public comment is taken prior to the making of motions.
For Regular Agenda items, comments are limited to three minutes, unless the item is being presented for
final adoption, in which case public input is limited to five minutes. For all Regular Agenda items, comments
are limited to the agenda item under consideration only.
14. APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR AGENDA
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Unfinished Business includes select items that have come over from a previous meeting and do not
otherwise belong under a subsequent heading on the agenda. Pending motions may also be included under
Unfinished Business.
Actions: Presentation, Public Comment (five minutes for items up for final consideration; otherwise three
minutes), Council Questions, Motion, Debate, Vote (vote required varies by item type).
15. New 2023 Retail Wine License for Gloss Nail Spa, 6006 South Cliff Avenue (CUP not
required).
16. Transfer of 2023 Retail Liquor License from KTC SF, 6401 South Louise Avenue, to
LKN IV LLC, 6401 South Louise Avenue (CUP not required).
17. Transfer of 2023 Retail Liquor License from Bacchus Holdings LLC, 101 North
Minnesota Avenue, to Kelly Family Office LLC, 512 North Main Avenue (CUP not
required).
18. Special One-Day Malt Beverage Licenses for T Slat Inc., to be operated at Ronken
Field 1401 and 1501 West 33rd Street, for a ball games on April 22 & 23, 2023.
19. Special One-Day Liquor License for T Slat Inc., to be operated at 2510 East 54th Street
North, for a Premier Bank event on April 27, 2023.
20. Special One-Day Liquor License for T Slat Inc., to be operated at 3016 West 57th
Street, for Cocktails for a Cause on April 29, 2023.
21. Special One-Day Liquor License for Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation to be
operated at 2601 West 60th Street North, for a fundraiser on May 4, 2023.
22. Special One-Day Wine Licenses for Downtown Sioux Falls Inc., to be operated at 222
South Phillips Avenue; 300 North Dakota Avenue, Suite 104; 421 North Phillips Avenue,
Suite 111; 216 South Phillips Avenue; 311 South Phillips Avenue, Suite 100; 220 South
Phillips Avenue; 207 South Phillips Avenue; 315 North Phillips Avenue; 201 East 10th
Street; 217 South Phillips Avenue; 421 North Phillips Avenue, Suite 102; 328 South
Phillips Avenue; 206 South Phillips Avenue; 325 South Phillips Avenue; 200 East 12th
Street; 431 North Phillips Avenue; 225 South Phillips Avenue; 401 East 8th Street, Suite
108; 232 South Main Avenue; 401 East 8th Street, Suite 118; 330 South Phillips
Avenue; 421 North Phillips Avenue, Suite 107; 401 East 8th Street, Suite 200A; 100
North Phillips Avenue; 421 North Phillips Avenue, Suite 105; 225 East 11th Street,
Suite 110; 412 South First Avenue; 701 North Phillips Avenue, Suite 135, for an Art &
Wine Walk on May 5, 2023.
23. Special One-Day Liquor Licenses for Philanthropy Promotions Inc., to be operated at
2601 West 60th Street North, for a Cinco de Mayo celebration on May 5 & 6, 2023.
24. Special One-Day Liquor License for T Slat Inc., to be operated at 2510 East 54th Street
North, for a wedding on May 12, 2023.
25. Special One-Day Malt Beverage and Special One-Day Wine Licenses for Holy Spirit
Catholic Church, 3601 East Dudley Lane, for a church celebration on May 19, 2023.
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
The title of each ordinance is read twice with at least five days intervening between the first and second
reading (SDCL 9-19-7).
ORDINANCE SECOND READINGS
Ordinance Second Readings are considered for final adoption; the ordinance title was read at a previous
meeting.
Actions: Presentation, Public Comment (five minutes), Council Questions, Motion, Debate, Vote (five
affirmative votes by members of the Council for adoption of ordinances (some ordinances require six
affirmative votes for adoption)).
26. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 418 N. DULUTH AVE. FROM THE RT-1 SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL—TRADITIONAL DISTRICT TO THE RT-2 TOWNHOME
RESIDENTIAL—TRADITIONAL DISTRICT, NO. 17717-2023, AND AMENDING THE
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The Planning Commission
recommends approval (6-0).
Private Applicant(s): Nathan Byrum
Background & Objective: The purpose of this rezoning would be to bring the property
into conformance with the Shape Places zoning ordinance. According to City records
the property received a certificate of occupancy as a duplex in 1955.
27. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY CHANGING A STREET NAME.
Sponsor: Mayor
Background & Objective: Sanford Health submitted an application to change a street
name within the Sanford Sports Complex to honor a young boy named "Brendan" who
lost his life in a drowning accident. The Street Naming Committee has reviewed the
application and supports the name change.
28. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AUTHORIZING
THE ISSUANCE OF ITS WASTEWATER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, IN ONE OR
MORE SERIES, TO THE SOUTH DAKOTA CONSERVANCY DISTRICT,
AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE PROCEEDS THEREOF FOR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS, PLEDGING THE WASTEWATER SYSTEM REVENUE OF THE
CITY TO THE PAYMENT OF SAID WASTEWATER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS,
FIXING THE TERMS OF SUCH WASTEWATER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS,
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LOAN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE SOUTH DAKOTA CONSERVANCY DISTRICT, AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF SUCH WASTEWATER
SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS TO THE SOUTH DAKOTA CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
NOT TO EXCEED $17,951,000.
Sponsor: Mayor
Background & Objective: This ordinance authorizes the City to coordinate with the
Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources on the issuance of bonds and execute
a loan agreement for Basin 15 Sanitary Sewer Installation. This project will be using
State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loans. The Basin 15 Sanitary Sewer Installation project
area is on the west side of the city, near West 12th Street and Ellis Road.
ORDINANCE FIRST READINGS
The City Council typically sets the date of second reading for ordinances listed as first readings.
Actions: Presentation, Public Comment (three minutes), Council Questions, Motion, Debate, Vote (majority
of members present).
29. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 101 E. 23RD ST. FROM THE RS SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL—SUBURBAN DISTRICT TO THE RHP SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL—HISTORIC PRESERVATION DISTRICT, NO. 17715-2023, AND
AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The
Planning Commission recommends approval (6-0).
Recommendation: Set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, May 2, 2023.
Private Applicant(s): Wiz Built Construction - David Moss
Background & Objective: The purpose of this rezoning is to bring an existing narrow
lot into conformance with Shape Places Zoning Ordinance.
30. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING
PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF S. SOUTHEASTERN AVE. AND SOUTH OF E.
BISON TRL. FROM THE AG AGRICULTURE DISTRICT TO THE CN
CONSERVATION, RD-1 TWIN HOME/DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL—SUBURBAN, RA-3
APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL—HIGH DENSITY, AND LW LIVE-WORK DISTRICTS,
NO. 17764-2023, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF
SIOUX FALLS. The Planning Commission recommends approval (6-0).
Recommendation: Set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, May 2, 2023.
Private Applicant(s): T-Squared LLC - Tim Stenberg
Background & Objective: This rezoning will allow for new twin home, multi-family, and
residentially compatible storage and office development.
31. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING
PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF E. 26TH ST. AND WEST OF S. SIX MILE RD.
FROM THE CN CONSERVATION, RD-1 TWIN HOME/DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL—
SUBURBAN, RD-2 TOWNHOME RESIDENTIAL—SUBURBAN, RA-2 APARTMENT
RESIDENTIAL—MODERATE DENSITY, RA-3 APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL—HIGH
DENSITY, AND C-2 COMMERCIAL—NEIGHBORHOOD AND STREETCAR
DISTRICTS TO THE RD-1 TWIN HOME/DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL—SUBURBAN, RD-2
TOWNHOME RESIDENTIAL—SUBURBAN, RA-2 APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL—
MODERATE DENSITY, RA-3 APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL—HIGH DENSITY, AND C-2
COMMERCIAL—NEIGHBORHOOD AND STREETCAR DISTRICTS, NO. 17774-2023,
AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The
Planning Commission recommends approval (6-0).
Recommendation: Set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, May 2, 2023.
Private Applicant(s): Signature Companies - Dave Jibben
Background & Objective: The purpose of this rezone is to adjust existing zoning
district boundaries to correctly align with the proposed lot layout.
32. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING
PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF E. 26TH ST. AND WEST OF HIGHLINE AVE.
FROM THE C-2 COMMERCIAL—NEIGHBORHOOD AND STREETCAR, AND C-3
COMMERCIAL—COMMUNITY DISTRICTS TO THE S-1 GENERAL INSTITUTIONAL
DISTRICT, NO. 17787-2023, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE
CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The Planning Commission recommends approval (6-0).
Recommendation: Set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, May 2, 2023.
Private Applicant(s): Dream Design International, Inc – Hani Shafai
Background & Objective: The purpose of this application is to allow the development
of an institutional use over two stories tall.
33. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING
PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF E. 69TH ST. AND WEST OF S. SYCAMORE AVE.
FROM THE AG AGRICULTURE DISTRICT TO THE RD-2 TOWNHOME
RESIDENTIAL—SUBURBAN, RA-1 APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL—LOW DENSITY,
RA-3 APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL—HIGH DENSITY, LW LIVE-WORK, AND C-2
COMMERCIAL—NEIGHBORHOOD AND STREETCAR DISTRICTS, NO. 17789-2023,
AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The
Planning Commission recommends approval (6-0).
Recommendation: Set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, May 2, 2023.
Private Applicant(s): Empire Companies - Jacob Bunde
Background & Objective: The purpose of this rezoning is to develop a newly annexed
area for commercial, office, and multifamily uses.
34. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING
PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF E. PADDINGTON ST. AND EAST OF VETERANS
PKWY. FROM THE RS SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL—SUBURBAN, RA-3
APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL—HIGH DENSITY, AND LW LIVE-WORK DISTRICTS TO
THE RD-2 TOWNHOME RESIDENTIAL—SUBURBAN AND CN CONSERVATION
DISTRICTS, NO. 17792-2023, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF
THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS.
Recommendation: Set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, May 2, 2023.
Private Applicant(s): TTDJ LLC – Jesse Deffenbaugh
Background & Objective: The purpose of this rezoning is to allow for the development
of townhome residential and identify drainage areas.
35. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING
PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF E. MADISON ST. AND EAST OF N. VETERANS
PKWY. FROM THE RS SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL—SUBURBAN AND C-2
COMMERCIAL—NEIGHBORHOOD AND STREETCAR DISTRICTS TO THE RD-2
TOWNHOME RESIDENTIAL—SUBURBAN AND C-2 COMMERCIAL—
NEIGHBORHOOD AND STREETCAR DISTRICTS TO THE RD-2 TOWNHOME
RESIDENTIAL—SUBURBAN AND CN CONSERVATION DISTRICTS, NO. 17794-
2023, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX
FALLS. The Planning Commission recommends approval (6-0).
Recommendation: Set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, May 2, 2023.
Private Applicant(s): Ehrhart Griffin & Associates - Damian Greble, Nielson
Development - Kelly Nielson
Background & Objective: The purpose of this application is to allow for townhome
residential development.
36. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING
PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF W. 28TH ST./UNIVERSITY PL. AND EAST OF
GRANGE AVE. FROM THE RS SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL—SUBURBAN
DISTRICT TO THE S-2 INSTITUTIONAL CAMPUS PUD DISTRICT, NO. 17795-2023,
AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The
Planning Commission recommends approval (6-0).
Recommendation: Set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, May 2, 2023.
Private Applicant(s): Lloyd Associates Inc. - Drew O’Brien
Background & Objective: The purpose of this application is to rezone land owned by
Augustana University into the S-2 Institutional Campus PUD district for a four-story
mixed use office/residential building.
37. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY AMENDING CHAPTER 160: ZONING,
SUBCHAPTERS: 160.005, 160.045, 160.046, 160.047, 160.050, 160.320, 160.321,
160.322, 160.323, 160.324, 160.325, 160.327, 160.328, 160.329, 160.330, 160.331,
160.332, 160.333, 160.334, 160.335, 160.336, 160.337, 160.338, 160.339, 160.340,
160.341, 160.342, 160.343, 160.344, 160.345, 160.346, 160.347, 160.350, 160.351,
160.352, 160.353, 160.354, 160.355, 160.358, 160.359, 160.360, 160.361, 160.362,
160.363, 160.364, 160.365, 160.366, 160.367, 160.368, 160.369, 160.370, 160.371,
160.372, 160.373, 160.374, 160.375, 160.376, 160.377, 160.380, 160.381, 160.382,
160.383, 160.384, 160.385, 160.388, 160.389, 160.390, 160.391, 160.392, 160.393,
160.396, 160.397, 160.398, 160.399, 160.400, 160.401, 160.402, 160.403, 160.404,
160.405, 160.406, 160.407, 160.408, 160.409, 160.480, 160.488, 160.551, 160.552,
160.572, 160.573, 160.574, 160.575, 160.576, 160.600, 160.602. The Planning
Commission recommends approval (7-0).
Recommendation: Set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, May 2, 2023.
Sponsor: Mayor
Background & Objective: This amendment will provide three new zoning districts that
promote density and mixed use in our Core Area.
HEARINGS AND RESOLUTIONS
Resolutions and Motions are considered for final adoption. On occasion, Public Hearings are listed with no
action required for said item.
Actions: Presentation, Public Comment (five minutes for items up for final consideration; three minutes
otherwise), Council Questions, Motion, Debate, Vote (majority of members present on most items).
38. A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A ROAD DISTRICT PETITION WITHIN THE CITY OF
SIOUX FALLS AND LINCOLN COUNTY JOINT ZONING AND SUBDIVISION
JURISDICTION.
Sponsor: Mayor
Background & Objective: This application seeks to create a new road district within
the Joint Jurisdiction area of Sioux Falls in Lincoln County.
39. A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF RYAN JOHNSON,
UTILITY ADMINISTRATOR, AS NOMINEE TO SERVE AS DIRECTOR, TO
REPRESENT THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS AT OFFICIAL MEETINGS OF THE LEWIS
AND CLARK REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM. NICHOLAS BORNS, CIVIL ENGINEER,
P.E., WILL REMAIN THE ALTERNATE FOR THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS.
Sponsor: Mayor
Background & Objective: Due to the retirement of Gavin Graveson, Water
Superintendent, the Mayor needs to appoint a new Director to represent the City of
Sioux Falls to the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System Board.
40. A MOTION TO APPOINT JIM DAVID AS ACTING CITY CLERK, EFFECTIVE MAY 1,
2023.
Sponsors: Council Members Jensen and Soehl
Background & Objective: City Charter Section 2.08 requires the City Council to
"appoint an officer of the city who shall have the title of city clerk." The motion ensures
continuity in the Office of the City Clerk by appointing an Acting City Clerk.
NEW BUSINESS
During consideration of new business, the Mayor or any two City Council members may bring before the
City Council any business that person feels should be deliberated upon by the City Council. These matters
can be added to the agenda by a vote of six City Council members and will be considered under new
business. Formal action on these matters shall be deferred until a subsequent City Council meeting, unless
consideration is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health or safety of the
municipal government. If the City Council chooses to take immediate action on the newly calendared
agenda item, an affirmative vote of six members of the Council is required for approval. (City Ordinance
§30.014(d)).
GENERAL PUBLIC INPUT
During General Public Input, comments shall last no more than three minutes per person and comments are
limited to topics which do not involve agenda items appearing earlier in the agenda as comments will have
already been received for those items (City Ordinance §30.015).
ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn is decided without debate and without the need for a roll call vote.
Actions: Motion and Voice Vote
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CONTACT THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE AT (605) 367-8080 (VOICE) OR (605) 367-7039 (TDD) TWO (2) BUSINESS DAYS IN
ADVANCE OF THE MEETING.
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.
FOR REGULAR MEETINGS, PUBLIC INPUT IS TAKEN BOTH FOR ANY ITEM ON THE REGULAR AGENDA AND GENERALLY.
PERSONS PROVIDING INPUT FOR ANY ITEM ON THE REGULAR AGENDA ARE LIMITED TO THREE MINUTES, UNLESS
THE ITEM IS BEING PRESENTED FOR FINAL ADOPTION, IN WHICH CASE PUBLIC INPUT IS LIMITED TO FIVE MINUTES.
FOR ALL REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS, COMMENTS ARE LIMITED TO THE AGENDA ITEM UNDER CONSIDERATION ONLY.
DURING THE “GENERAL PUBLIC INPUT” PORTION OF THE MEETING, INPUT SHALL LAST NO MORE THAN THREE
MINUTES PER PERSON. DURING THE “GENERAL PUBLIC INPUT” PORTION OF THE MEETING, PERSONS WILL BE
LIMITED TO TOPICS WHICH DO NOT INVOLVE THOSE AGENDA ITEMS APPEARING EARLIER IN THE REGULAR AGENDA
AS PUBLIC INPUT SHALL BE RECEIVED WHEN THAT AGENDA ITEM IS UP FOR DISCUSSION.
PER COUNCIL POLICY: THE CHAIR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO LIMIT THE NUMBER OF SPEAKERS DURING ANY AGENDA
ITEM FOLLOWING ONE HOUR OF TESTIMONY, BUT MAY BE OVERRIDDEN BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE CITY COUNCIL;
AND, DURING A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, PUBLIC INPUT WILL ONLY BE ALLOWED FOR THE AGENDA
ITEM AFTER THE STAFF PRESENTATION, BUT BEFORE CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND VOTING. EACH SPEAKER WILL
BE ALLOWED UP TO FIVE MINUTES.
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