City Council Meeting

MINUTES City Council Meeting Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at 6:00 PM Carnegie Town Hall, 235 West 10th St., Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104 CALL TO ORDER 1. MEETING ROLL CALL Present: Council Member Pat Starr, Council Member David Barranco, Council Member Sarah Cole, Council Member Alex Jensen, Council Member Rich Merkouris, Council Member Greg Neitzert, Council Member Marshall Selberg, Mayor Paul TenHaken Absent: Council Member Curt Soehl 2. INVOCATION  Adam Dorzok, Celebrate Church 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 Cole to approve the Consent Agenda. Roll call vote to approve. 7 Yes: Starr, Barranco, Cole, Jensen, Merkouris, Neitzert, Selberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  Informational Meeting of Tuesday, May 16, 2023  City Council Meeting of Tuesday, May 16, 2023  Informational Meeting of Tuesday, May 23, 2023 COMMUNICATIONS 6. Approval of contracts/agreements on the memorandum dated June 2, 2023. 7. Notice of change orders on the memorandum dated June 2, 2023. 8. Approval of a request pursuant to SDCL 35-1-5.5 from Ian Johnson and Chais Brown to consume, but not sell, alcoholic beverages at the Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum, 1900 S. Perry Pl., on June 17, 2023. 9. Sioux Area Metro. Report of Requests for Quotes for Fuel dated: May 11, 2023; 3,000 Gallons of B20 Clear Diesel; Midway Service-Vollan Oil; B20 Clear Diesel ($3.635); Harms Oil, CHS, Parkland USA/Farstad Oil, Petroleum Traders, Inc., Howes Oil, and Midwest Oil, all no bids. Bid awarded to: Midway Service-Vollan Oil. 10. Sioux Area Metro. Report of Requests for Quotes for Fuel dated: May 16, 2023; 5,000 Gallons of B20 Clear Diesel; Midway Service-Vollan Oil; B20 Clear Diesel ($3.41); Harms Oil, CHS, Parkland USA/Farstad Oil, Petroleum Traders, Inc., Howes Oil, and Midwest Oil, all no bids. Bid awarded to: Midway Service-Vollan Oil. APPLICATIONS 11. Special One-Day Liquor License for T Slat Inc., to be operated at 504 North Phillips Avenue for concerts on June 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, July 1, 4, 6, and 8, 2023. 12. Various Retail Malt Beverage renewals for 2023-2024 to be operated at locations in the City of Sioux Falls, SD, identified as Exhibit D. The City Council concurs with the Minnehaha County Commission's recommendation for approval of the following abatements: 13. Parcel #67012, for 2020 property taxes in the amount of $2,251.65. Reason: Applicant qualifies for exemption under SDCL 10-4-40 & 10-4-41 (Disabled Veteran). 14. Parcel #67012, for 2021 property taxes in the amount of $2,223.35. Reason: Applicant qualifies for exemption under SDCL 10-4-40 & 10-4-41 (Disabled Veteran). 15. Parcel #67012, for 2022 property taxes in the amount of $2,163.99. Reason: Applicant qualifies for exemption under SDCL 10-4-40 & 10-4-41 (Disabled Veteran). The City Council concurs with the Lincoln County Commission's recommendation for approval of the following abatements: 16. Parcel #281.34.02.031, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $2,495.13. Reason: Applicant qualifies for exemption under SDCL 10-4-40 & 10-4-41 (Disabled Veteran). NOTICE OF HEARINGS 17. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, June 20, 2023. New 2023-24 Retail Malt Beverage License for Marric LLC, 2401 West 12th Street. 18. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, June 20, 2023. New 2023-24 Retail Malt Beverage License for Habesha Restaurant LLC, 323 North West Avenue, with Conditional Use Permit (CU-017889-223) being approved on May 3, 2023. 19. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, June 20, 2023. New 2023-24 Retail Malt Beverage License for The Smoked Culture, 3400 West 49th Street, Suite 102. 20. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Transfer of 2023 Package Liquor License from Myung Corp Inc, Liquor Stadium, 945 South Marion Road, Suite 100, to Wasson’s Westside LLC, Liquor Stadium, 945 South Marion Road, Suite 100. 21. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Transfer of 2022-23 Retail Malt Beverage License, with video lottery placement, from MG Oil Co, Lucky Lady Casino, 601 West 11th Street, to MG Oil Co, Happy Jacks Sioux Falls III-2, 3705 South Western Avenue, Suite B. 22. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Renewal of 2023-24 Retail Malt Beverage License for Happy Jacks Sioux Falls III-2, 3705 South Western Avenue, Suite B. 23. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Transfer of 2022-23 Retail Malt Beverage License, with video lottery placement, from MG Oil Co, Lucky Lady Casino 2, 605 West 11th Street, to MG Oil Co, Happy Jacks Sioux Falls III-3, 3705 South Western Avenue, Suite C. 24. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Renewal of 2023-24 Retail Malt Beverage License for Happy Jacks Sioux Falls III-3, 3705 South Western Avenue, Suite C. 25. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Special One-Day Malt Beverage and Wine Licenses for T Slat Inc., to be operated at USF Stadium, 6801 South Charger Circle, for games on June 23 and 30, 2023. 26. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Special One-Day Malt Beverage Licenses for Panacea Brewing Company to be operated at Paws Pet Resort, 7121 South Cliff Avenue, for mixers on July 7 and 8, 2023. 27. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Special One-Day Malt Beverage License for Dakota Alliance Soccer Club to be operated at Yankton Trail Park, 3901 South Minnesota Avenue, for an adult soccer tournament on July 29, 2023. 28. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Special One-day Liquor License for Pave LLC to be operated at 401 East 8th Street west parking lot, for a concert on August 26, 2023. REGULAR AGENDA 29. APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR AGENDA  A motion was made by Council Member Jensen and seconded by Council Member Cole to approve the Regular Agenda. Roll call vote to approve. 7 Yes: Starr, Barranco, Cole, Jensen, Merkouris, Neitzert, Selberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 30. New 2023 Retail Wine License for The Dive, 1612 South Western Avenue. 31. New 2023-24 Retail Malt Beverage License for Cooks & Bakers Kitchen, 5906 East 18th Street. 32. New 2023-24 Retail Malt Beverage License for Comfort Inn & Suites, 3900 North Brandon Lane. 33. New 2023-24 Retail Malt Beverage License for Chef Jeni & Company, 3638 South Southeastern Avenue. 34. Transfer of 2023 Retail Liquor License from MG Oil, Alpine Sports Bar & Casino 2, 212 South Sneve Avenue, Suite 102, to Triple J Inc, Alibi 2, 7400 East Oak Grove Trail. 35. Transfers of 2023 Retail Wine License and 2023 Package Liquor License and 2022-23 Retail Malt Beverage License from Main & Main LLC, Springhill Suites, 4304 West Empire Place, to EMS Hospitality LLC, Springhill Suites, 4304 West Empire Place. 36. Renewal of 2023-24 Retail Malt Beverage License for Springhill Suites, 4304 West Empire Place. 37. Transfers of 2023 Retail Wine License and 2022-23 Retail Malt Beverage License from Main & Main LLC, Courtyard by Marriott, 4300 West Empire Place, to EMC Hospitality LLC, Courtyard by Marriott, 4300 West Empire Place. 38. Renewal of 2023-24 Retail Malt Beverage License for Courtyard by Marriott, 4300 West Empire Place. 39. Transfer of 2023 Retail Liquor License from Main & Main LLC, Hilton Garden Inn, 5300 South Grand Circle, to SFH Hospitality LLC, Hilton Garden Inn, 5300 South Grand Circle. 40. Special One-Day Malt Beverage and Special One-Day Wine Licenses for Saint Mary Catholic Church, 2109 South 5th Avenue, for a parking lot block party on June 25, 2023. 41. Special One-Day Liquor License for JS Entertainment to be operated at 301 South Thompson Avenue, for a special event on July 14, 2023. A motion was made by Council Member Merkouris and seconded by Council Member Jensen to approve Items 30-41.  Roll call vote to approve. 7 Yes: Starr, Barranco, Cole, Jensen, Merkouris, Neitzert, Selberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. 42. Various Retail Malt Beverage renewals for 2023-2024 to be operated at various locations in the City of Sioux Falls, SD, identified as Exhibit E. A motion was made by Council Member Selberg and seconded by Council Member Jensen to approve Item 42. Roll call vote to approve. 7 Yes: Starr, Barranco, Cole, Jensen, Merkouris, Neitzert, Selberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES ORDINANCE SECOND READINGS 43. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1501 E. 12TH ST. FROM THE RS SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL—SUBURBAN DISTRICT TO THE RT-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL—TRADITIONAL DISTRICT, NO. 17934-2023, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The Planning Commission recommends approval (7-0). Private Applicant(s): South Eastern Development Foundation – Lynne Keller Forbes A motion was made by Council Member Barranco and seconded by Council Member Jensen to adopt Ordinance No. 35-23. Roll call vote to adopt. 7 Yes: Starr, Barranco, Cole, Jensen, Merkouris, Neitzert, Selberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. 44. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF W. MAPLE ST. AND WEST OF N. VALLEY VIEW RD. FROM THE REC RECREATION DISTRICT TO THE S-1 GENERAL INSTITUTIONAL AND RS SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL—SUBURBAN DISTRICTS, NO. 17935-2023, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The Planning Commission recommends approval (7-0). Private Applicant(s): Sioux Falls School District – Jeff Kreiter; Sayre Associates - Paul Korn A motion was made by Council Member Neitzert and seconded by Council Member Cole to adopt Ordinance No. 36-23. Roll call vote to adopt. 7 Yes: Starr, Barranco, Cole, Jensen, Merkouris, Neitzert, Selberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. ORDINANCE FIRST READINGS 45. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY AMENDING CHAPTER 32: CITY ORGANIZATIONS, SUBCHAPTER: INTERNAL AUDIT.  Sponsor: Council Members Merkouris and Jensen A motion was made by Council Member Merkouris and seconded by Council Member Jensen to set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, June 13, 2023 for Item 45. Roll call vote to set a date of 2nd Reading. 7 Yes: Starr, Barranco, Cole, Jensen, Merkouris, Neitzert, Selberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. 46. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY ADDING DEFINITIONS TO SECTION 50.001 OF CHAPTER 50: UTILITIES GENERALLY. Sponsor: Mayor A motion was made by Council Member Selberg and seconded by Council Member Jensen to set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, June 20, 2023 for Item 46. Roll call vote to set a date of 2nd Reading. 7 Yes: Starr, Barranco, Cole, Jensen, Merkouris, Neitzert, Selberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. 47. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY UPDATING THE LATE FEES TO SECTION 51.009 AND ESTABLISHING FEES TO SECTION 51.010 OF CHAPTER 51: GENERAL PROVISIONS. Sponsor: Mayor A motion was made by Council Member Merkouris and seconded by Council Member Jensen to set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, June 20, 2023 for Item 47. Roll call vote to set a date of 2nd Reading. 7 Yes: Starr, Barranco, Cole, Jensen, Merkouris, Neitzert, Selberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. 48. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY AMENDING THE TERM “CUSTOMER CHARGE” TO “FIXED CHARGE” IN SECTION 51.006 OF CHAPTER 51: GENERAL PROVISIONS, AND 51.026, 51.027, 51.028, 51.029, AND 51.030 OF CHAPTER 51: ELECTRICITY. Sponsor: Mayor A motion was made by Council Member Selberg and seconded by Council Member Merkouris to set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, June 20, 2023 for Item 48. Roll call vote to set a date of 2nd Reading. 7 Yes: Starr, Barranco, Cole, Jensen, Merkouris, Neitzert, Selberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. 49. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY UPDATING THE NIGHT WATCH FLOOD SERVICE RATE TO SECTION 51.032 OF CHAPTER 51: ELECTRICITY. Sponsor: Mayor  A motion was made by Council Member Selberg and seconded by Council Member Jensen to set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, June 20, 2023 for Item 49. Roll call vote to set a date of 2nd Reading. 7 Yes: Starr, Barranco, Cole, Jensen, Merkouris, Neitzert, Selberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. 50. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY INCREASING THE WATER RATES FOR CUSTOMERS TO SECTIONS 51.046, 51.047, 51.048, 51.049, 51.050, 51.052, 51.053, AND REPEALING SECTION 51.051 OF CHAPTER 51: WATER. 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, June 20, 2023 for Item 50. Roll call vote to set a date of 2nd Reading. 7 Yes: Starr, Barranco, Cole, Jensen, Merkouris, Neitzert, Selberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. 51. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY UPDATING THE SEWER FEES IN SECTIONS 51.081 AND 51.081.01 OF CHAPTER 51: SEWER. Sponsor: Mayor A motion was made by Council Member Jensen and seconded by Council Member Cole to set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, June 20, 2023 for Item 51. Roll call vote to set a date of 2nd Reading. 7 Yes: Starr, Barranco, Cole, Jensen, Merkouris, Neitzert, Selberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. 52. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY UPDATING THE STORM DRAINAGE FEES IN TABLE III TO SECTION 51.100 OF CHAPTER 51: STORM DRAINAGE. Sponsor: Mayor A motion was made by Council Member Selberg and seconded by Council Member Barranco to set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, June 20, 2023 for Item 52. Roll call vote to set a date of 2nd Reading. 7 Yes: Starr, Barranco, Cole, Jensen, Merkouris, Neitzert, Selberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. 53. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY UPDATING THE SANITARY LANDFILL RATES FOR USE TO SECTION 57.047, COMBINING SECTION 57.047(n) WITH SECTION 57.047(c), AND UPDATING VERBIAGE TO SECTION 57.048 OF CHAPTER 57: GARBAGE AND RECYCLING. Sponsor: Mayor A motion was made by Council Member Selberg and seconded by Council Member Jensen to set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, June 20, 2023 for Item 53.  Roll call vote to set a date of 2nd Reading. 7 Yes: Starr, Barranco, Cole, Jensen, Merkouris, Neitzert, Selberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. 54. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY UPDATING THE LICENSES ISSUED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO SECTION 110.036 OF CHAPTER 110: LICENSES. Sponsor: Mayor A motion was made by Council Member Selberg and seconded by Council Member Merkouris to set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, June 20, 2023 for Item 54. Roll call vote to set a date of 2nd Reading. 7 Yes: Starr, Barranco, Cole, Jensen, Merkouris, Neitzert, Selberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. HEARINGS AND RESOLUTIONS 55. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAN OF HARRIS ADDITION (17711-2023). The Planning Commission recommends approval (7-0). Private Applicant(s): Willadsen Lund Engineering – Eric Willadsen A motion was made by Council Member Neitzert and seconded by Council Member Merkouris to adopt Resolution No. 46-23. Roll call vote to adopt. 7 Yes: Starr, Barranco, Cole, Jensen, Merkouris, Neitzert, Selberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. RESOLUTION NO. 46-23 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAN OF HARRIS ADDITION (17711-2023). BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD: That the preliminary plan of Harris Addition to the City of Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, SD, is hereby approved, and the City Clerk of the City of Sioux Falls is hereby directed to endorse on such plan a copy of this resolution and certify the same thereon. Date adopted: 06/06/23 . Paul TenHaken, Mayor ATTEST: James David, Acting City Clerk 56. A RESOLUTION INCLUDING CERTAIN CONTIGUOUS TERRITORY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA. ANNEXATION 01-2023—MAPLETON ADDITION. Sponsor: Mayor  A motion was made by Council Member Cole and seconded by Council Member Jensen to adopt Resoluton No. 47-23. Roll call vote to adopt. 7 Yes: Starr, Barranco, Cole, Jensen, Merkouris, Neitzert, Selberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. RESOLUTION NO. 47-23 ANNEXATION 01-2023—MAPLETON ADDITION A RESOLUTION INCLUDING CERTAIN CONTIGUOUS TERRITORY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA. 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 Chapter 9-4, requesting that the territory hereinafter described be included within the municipality; and WHEREAS, there has been an analysis completed in regard to the territory hereinafter described and it has been found that: 1. The property has been properly described and is contiguous to the current city limits. 2. The proposed land uses and densities are generally consistent with the Shape Sioux Falls 2040 Comprehensive Plan. 3. There is access to the street network along North Ditch Road. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD: That the following described properties are and the same hereby are included within the corporate limits of the city of Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, and the boundary of the city is hereby extended to include such territory: Lot 1 of Tract 1 of County Auditor’s Subdivision of the NW1/4 of Section 29, Township 102 North, Range 49 West of the 5th P.M., except Lot H-1 contained therein; NE1/4 SW1/4 of Section 29, Township 102 North, Range 49 West of the 5th P.M., except Lot H-1 contained therein; NE1/4 SW1/4 of Section 29, Township 102 North, Range 49 West of the 5th P.M., except Lot H-1 and except Tracts 1 & 2 located in the NE1/4 SW1/4 of Section 29, Township 102 North, Range 49 West of the 5th P.M., located therein; all in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. And that the City Clerk shall cause to be filed with the Register of Deeds, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, a duly certified transcript of this resolution. Date adopted: 06/06/23 . Paul TenHaken, Mayor ATTEST: James David, Acting City Clerk 57. A RESOLUTION INCLUDING CERTAIN CONTIGUOUS TERRITORY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA. ANNEXATION 017883-2023—LEUBECHER W 1/2 NE 1/4. Sponsor: Mayor A motion was made by Council Member Selberg and seconded by Council Member Barranco to adopt Resolution No. 48-23. Roll call vote to adopt. 7 Yes: Starr, Barranco, Cole, Jensen, Merkouris, Neitzert, Selberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. RESOLUTION NO. 48-23 ANNEXATION 017883-2023—LEUBECHER W 1/2 NE 1/4 A RESOLUTION INCLUDING CERTAIN CONTIGUOUS TERRITORY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA. 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 Chapter 9-4, requesting that the territory hereinafter described be included within the municipality; and WHEREAS, there has been an analysis completed regarding the territory hereinafter described and it has been found that: 1. The property has been properly described and is contiguous to the current city limits. 2. The proposed land uses and densities are generally consistent with the Shape Sioux Falls 2040 Comprehensive Plan. 3. There is access to the major street network, through subdivision, along 69th Street. 4. Sanitary sewer is available for the proposed annexation area. 5. City water is currently available for the proposed annexation area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD: That the following described properties are and the same hereby are included within the corporate limits of the city of Sioux Falls, Lincoln County, SD, and the boundary of the city is hereby extended to include such territory: The remainder of the South 1,002’ of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 in Section 18, Township 100, Range 49, all in Lincoln County, South Dakota; and the abutting public right-of-way. And that the City Clerk shall cause to be filed with the Register of Deeds, Lincoln County, SD, a duly certified transcript of this resolution.  Date adopted: 06/06/23 . Paul TenHaken, Mayor ATTEST: James David, Acting City Clerk 58. A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD. Sponsors: Council Members Selberg and Merkouris A motion was made by Council Member Selberg and seconded by Council Member Jensen to adopt Resolution No. 49-23. A motion was made by Council Member Neitzert and seconded by Council Member Merkouris to amend by replacing "June 30, 2025" with "June 30, 2024". Roll call vote to amend. 7 Yes: Starr, Barranco, Cole, Jensen, Merkouris, Neitzert, Selberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. Roll call vote to adopt, as amended. 7 Yes: Starr, Barranco, Cole, Jensen, Merkouris, Neitzert, Selberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. RESOLUTION NO. 49-23 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD: Pursuant to SDCL 9-12-6, the official newspaper for the City of Sioux Falls, SD, shall be the Argus Leader, for a period from July 3, 2023, to June 30, 2024. Date adopted: 06/06/23 . Paul TenHaken, Mayor ATTEST: James David, Acting City Clerk 59. A MOTION TO APPOINT JERMERY WASHINGTON AS THE CITY CLERK, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.08 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. Sponsors: Council Members Jensen and Merkouris A motion was made by Council Member Jensen and seconded by Council Member Merkouris to appoint Jermery Washington as City Clerk pursuant to Section 2.08 of the Charter of the City of Sioux Falls. Roll call vote to appoint. 7 Yes: Starr, Barranco, Cole, Jensen, Merkouris, Neitzert, Selberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. 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) 60. NOTICE OF TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATIONS ON THE MEMORANDUM DATED: May 12, 2023. NEW BUSINESS There was none. GENERAL PUBLIC INPUT Michael Stangeland spoke about the Sustainability Plan. Grant Edgecomb spoke about the Mueller Pallet permit. Cody Ingle spoke about Sioux Falls Pride and invited the City Council to the Sioux Falls Pride Festival at 8th and Railroad on Saturday, June 10, 2023. Sierra Broussard spoke about the Festival of Cultures; Invocators at City Council Meetings; Code Enforcement; and the Health Department. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Council Member Barranco and seconded by Council Member Jensen to adjourn at 8:43 p.m. Voice vote to adjourn. 7 Yes: Starr, Barranco, Cole, Jensen, Merkouris, Neitzert, Selberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. Tamara Jorgensen, MMC, Assistant City Clerk