City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingSioux Falls, SD · August 2, 2023
Minutes
MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting
Wednesday, August 2, 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 Marshall Selberg, Council Member Curt Soehl, Council
Member Pat Starr, Council Member David Barranco, Council Member Alex Jensen,
Council Member Rich Merkouris, Council Member Greg Neitzert, Mayor Paul
TenHaken
Absent: Council Member Sarah Cole
2. INVOCATION
Reverend Brett Best, Emmanuel Baptist Church
Mayor Paul TenHaken provided the Invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
A request was made by Council Member Starr to place Sub-Item 22, Agenda Item 6
(22; Health; Homelessness Street Outreach Services Agreement; South Dakota Urban
Indian Health, Inc.; $175,000; Implemented on the recommendation of homelessness
taskforce; 23-0049); and Agenda Item 5, Approval of Minutes, the Informational
Meeting of Tuesday, July 18, 2023, (to correct how the votes were recorded to amend
the Executive Session) on the Regular Agenda for Council discussion.
A motion was made by Council Member Selberg and seconded by Council Member
Jensen to approve the Consent Agenda.
Roll call vote to approve. 7 Yes: Selberg, Soehl, Starr, Barranco, Jensen, Merkouris,
Neitzert; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Informational Meeting of Tuesday, July 18, 2023
A motion was made by Council Member Starr and seconded by Council Member Soehl
to approve the Informational Meeting of Tuesday, July 18, 2023.
A motion was made by Council Member Starr and seconded by Council Member Soehl
to amend by adding after "Council Chair Selberg stated that the meeting would adjourn
at the end of Executive Session, a new section, "Then Council Chair Selberg asked
that the room be cleared of members of the Public for Executive Session. The doors of
the Chamber were closed, and the Assistant City Clerk left. It was then discovered that
an addition to the motion to enter the Executive Session was needed. The Council was
advised by City Attorney David Pfeifle that a substitute motion could be made to correct
the error." And after "A motion was made to amend entry into Executive Session" add
"5:18 p.m.". And after "Voice vote to amend strike "0" and replace with "1 No: Starr".
And strike "(None)".
Roll call vote to amend. 1 Yes: Starr; 6 No: Selberg, Soehl, Barranco, Jensen,
Merkouris, Neitzert. Motion Failed.
A motion was made by Council Member Soehl and seconded by Council Member
Barranco to amend by reflecting the No vote of Council Member Starr in the Roll Call
for Executive Session.
Roll call vote to amend. 7 Yes: Selberg, Soehl, Starr, Barranco, Jensen, Merkouris,
Neitzert; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
A motion was made by Council Member Merkouris and seconded by Council Member
Neitzert to amend by stating Council Member Merkouris made a motion to amend entry
into Executive Session and it was seconded by Council Member Neitzert.
Roll call vote to amend. 7 Yes: Selberg, Soehl, Starr, Barranco, Jensen, Merkouris,
Neitzert; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
Roll call vote to approve, as amended. 7 Yes: Selberg, Soehl, Starr, Barranco, Jensen,
Merkouris, Neitzert; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
City Council Meeting of Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Special City Council Meeting of Tuesday, July 20, 2023
Informational Meeting of Tuesday, July 25, 2023
COMMUNICATIONS
6. Approval of contracts/agreements on the memorandum dated July 28, 2023.
A motion was made by Council Member Jensen and seconded by Council Member
Soehl to approve Sub-Item 22 from Agenda Item 6.
Roll call vote to approve. 7 Yes: Selberg, Soehl, Starr, Barranco, Jensen, Merkouris,
Neitzert; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
7. Notice of change orders on the memorandum dated July 28, 2023.
APPLICATIONS
8. Special One-Day Liquor Licenses for T Slat Inc., to be operated at the Levitt at the
Falls, 504 North Phillips Avenue, for events on August 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18,
19, 24, 25, 26, 31 and September 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 2023.
9. Special One-Day Liquor Licenses for Great Bear Recreation Park Inc., 5901 East Rice
Street, for weddings on September 30 and October 28, 2023.
The City Council concurs with the Minnehaha County Commission's recommendation for
approval of the following abatements:
10. Parcel #33361, for 2020 property taxes in the amount of $5,560.96. Reason: The
property is exempt from the tax.
11. Parcel #51310, for 2020 property taxes in the amount of $1,202.38. Reason: The
property is exempt from the tax.
12. Parcel #51324, for 2020 property taxes in the amount of $1,344.98. Reason: The
property is exempt from the tax.
13. Parcel #79091, for 2019 property taxes in the amount of $204.89. Reason: An error has
been made in any identifying entry or description of the real property, in entering the
valuation of the real property or in the extension of the tax, to the injury of the
complainant.
14. Parcel #79091, for 2020 property taxes in the amount of $202.71. Reason: An error has
been made in any identifying entry or description of the real property, in entering the
valuation of the real property or in the extension of the tax, to the injury of the
complainant.
15. Parcel #79091, for 2021 property taxes in the amount of $250.57. Reason: An error has
been made in any identifying entry or description of the real property, in entering the
valuation of the real property or in the extension of the tax, to the injury of the
complainant.
16. Parcel #79091, for 2022 property taxes in the amount of $292.92. Reason: An error has
been made in any identifying entry or description of the real property, in entering the
valuation of the real property or in the extension of the tax, to the injury of the
complainant.
NOTICE OF HEARINGS
17. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 15, 2023. New 2023 Restaurant On-Sale
Liquor License for La Plaza Fiesta SD LLC, 521 West 85th Street.
18. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 15, 2023. New 2023 Retail Wine License
for Drybar, 4123 West 41st Street (CUP not required).
19. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 15, 2023. New 2023-24 Retail Malt
Beverage License, requesting off-sale use only, for Big Chiefin, 1403 West 12th Street,
Suite 1 (CUP not required).
20. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 15, 2023. New 2023-24 Retail Malt
Beverage License for Backyard Grill, 3705 South Western Avenue.
21. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 15, 2023. New 2023 Retail Liquor License
for Quality Inn & Suites, 5410 North Granite Lane.
22. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Transfer of 2023-24 Retail Malt
Beverage License, including video lottery placement, from Friendly’s Fuel Stop, 3700
North Potsdam Avenue, to Circle K, 3700 North Potsdam Avenue.
23. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Transfer of 2023-24 Retail Malt
Beverage License, from Friendly’s Fuel Stop, 3700 North Potsdam Avenue, Suite 100,
to Circle K, 3700 North Potsdam Avenue, Suite 100.
24. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Special One-Day Malt Beverage
License for HiFi Hair LLC to be operated at 205 East Sixth Street parking lot, for 605
Made Market on August 26, 2023.
25. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Special One-Day Malt Beverage
License for Christ the King Church to be operated at 1801 South Lake Avenue, for a
picnic on September 9, 2023.
26. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Special One-Day Liquor License
for Zoological Society of Sioux Falls to be operated at 805 South Kiwanis Avenue
parking lot, for a Hy-Vee Whiskey Fest on September 22, 2023.
27. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Special One-Day Liquor License
for T Slat Inc., to be operated at Vern Eide Motoplex, 4915 North Northview Avenue, for
customer appreciation on August 19, 2023.
28. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Special One-Day Liquor License
for T Slat Inc., to be operated at Sanford Event Barn, 2510 East 54th Street North, for a
banquet on August 29, 2023.
29. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Special One-Day Liquor License
for T Slat Inc., to be operated at the Kirkeby-Over Stadium, 2700 South Lake Avenue,
for a game on September 2, 2023.
30. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Special One-Day Malt Beverage
License for Panacea Brewing Company LLC, to be operated at Special Olympics of
South Dakota, 800 East I-90 Lane, for a fundraiser on September 16, 2023.
31. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Special One-Day Liquor
Licenses for KJT LLC, to be operated at The Social, 301 South Thompson Avenue, for
weddings on August 25 and September 3, 2023.
32. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Special One-Day Liquor License
for T Slat Inc., to be operated at Blu on Lake Lorraine, 2301 South Lorraine Place, for an
open house on August 24, 2023.
REGULAR AGENDA
33. APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Selberg and seconded by Council Member
Merkouris to approve the Regular Agenda.
A motion was made by Council Member Jensen and seconded by Council Member
Soehl to amend by placing Item 49 after Item 43.
Roll call vote to amend. 7 Yes: Selberg, Soehl, Starr, Barranco, Jensen, Merkouris,
Neitzert; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
Roll call vote to approve, as amended. 7 Yes: Selberg, Soehl, Starr, Barranco, Jensen,
Merkouris, Neitzert; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
Sub-Item 22 from Agenda Item 6 was heard at this time. See item for action taken.
Agenda Item 5, Approval of Minutes, Informational Meeting of Tuesday, July 18, 2023,
was heard at this time. See item for action taken.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
34. Transfers of 2023-24 Retail Malt Beverage license and 2023 Wine License for Lupulin
Brewing LLC, 2425 South Shirley Avenue, Suite 112 to expand their licensed premise to
include their leased outdoor parking spots.
35. New 2023-24 Retail Malt Beverage License for Coocessions LLC, 6200 South Cliff
Avenue.
36. New 2023-24 Retail Malt Beverage license and New 2023 Retail Wine License for
Altered Species Ales LLC, 2101 West 41st Street, Unit 25.
37. New 2023-24 Retail Malt Beverage License for The Den, 909 West Avenue North.
38. Special One-Day Malt Beverage and Special One-Day Wine Licenses for The History
Club, 758 South Phillips Avenue, for a jazz event on August 31, 2023.
39. Special One-Day Malt Beverage License for Sioux Falls Sports Authority to be operated
at Howard Wood Field, 1200 North Western Avenue, for Sioux Falls marathon on
August 27, 2023.
40. Special One-Day Liquor License for Blue Haven Barn to be operated at Bank Midwest,
225 South Minnesota Avenue, for a chamber mixer on August 8, 2023.
A motion was made by Council Member Jensen and seconded by Council Member
Soehl to approve Item 34 through Item 40.
Roll call vote to approve. 7 Yes: Selberg, Soehl, Starr, Barranco, Jensen, Merkouris,
Neitzert; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE SECOND READINGS
41. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING
PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF E. 77TH ST. AND EAST OF S. CLIFF AVE. FROM
THE CN CONSERVATION, C-2 COMMERCIAL—NEIGHBORHOOD AND
STREETCAR, RA-3 APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL—HIGH DENSITY DISTRICTS TO
THE CN CONSERVATION AND C-2 COMMERCIAL—NEIGHBORHOOD AND
STREETCAR DISTRICTS, NO. 18219-2023, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The Planning Commission
recommends approval (5-0).
Private Applicant(s): Cliff Bend Properties LLC – Brent Bargmann
A motion was made by Council Member Selberg and seconded by Council Member
Barranco to adopt Ordinance No. 65-23.
Roll call vote to adopt. 7 Yes: Selberg, Soehl, Starr, Barranco, Jensen, Merkouris,
Neitzert; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
42. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING
PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF E. 77TH ST. AND WEST OF S. CLIFF AVE. FROM
THE RS SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL—SUBURBAN DISTRICT TO THE O OFFICE
DISTRICT, NO. 18252-2023, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE
CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The Planning Commission recommends approval (5-0).
Private Applicant(s): 1120 Properties, LLC - Richard Naser
A motion was made by Council Member Selberg and seconded by Council Member
Jensen to adopt Ordinance No. 66-23.
Roll call vote to adopt. 7 Yes: Selberg, Soehl, Starr, Barranco, Jensen, Merkouris,
Neitzert; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
43. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING
PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF W. MADISON ST. AND EAST OF N. LA MESA DR.
FROM THE RR SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL—RURAL DISTRICT TO THE RS
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL—SUBURBAN AND RA-3 APARTMENT
RESIDENTIAL—HIGH DENSITY DISTRICTS, NO. 18108-2023, AND AMENDING THE
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The Planning Commission
recommends approval (6-0).
Private Applicant(s): Sayre Associates - Jeff Boldt
A motion was made by Council Member Neitzert and seconded by Council Member
Jensen to adopt Ordinance No. 67-23.
Roll call vote to adopt. 7 Yes: Selberg, Soehl, Starr, Barranco, Jensen, Merkouris,
Neitzert; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
Item 49 was heard at this time. See item for action taken.
44. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING
PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF W. BENSON RD. AND WEST OF N. MARION RD.
FROM THE RA 2 APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL—MODERATE DENSITY DISTRICT TO
THE RA-3 APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL—HIGH DENSITY DISTRICT, NO. 18203-2023,
AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The
Planning Commission recommends approval (5-0).
Private Applicant(s): Signature Companies, LLC – Dave Jibben
A motion was made by Council Member Soehl and seconded by Council Member
Jensen to adopt Ordinance No. 68-23.
Roll call vote to adopt. 7 Yes: Selberg, Soehl, Starr, Barranco, Jensen, Merkouris,
Neitzert; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
45. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING
PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF E. ARROWHEAD PKWY. AND EAST OF S. HEIN
AVE. FROM THE C-4 COMMERCIAL—REGIONAL DISTRICT TO THE O OFFICE
DISTRICT, NO. 18195-2023, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE
CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The Planning Commission recommends approval (5-0).
Private Applicant(s): Signature Companies, LLC – Dave Jibben
A motion was made by Council Member Selberg and seconded by Council Member
Jensen to adopt Ordinance No. 69-23.
Roll call vote to adopt. 7 Yes: Selberg, Soehl, Starr, Barranco, Jensen, Merkouris,
Neitzert; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
46. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 628 S. DAKOTA AVE. FROM THE RA-1 APARTMENT
RESIDENTIAL—LOW DENSITY DISTRICT TO THE S-1 GENERAL INSTITUTIONAL
DISTRICT, NO. 18218-2023, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE
CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The Planning Commission recommends approval (5-1).
Private Applicant(s): Kingdom Boundaries Prison Aftercare – Jeff Haverhals
A motion was made by Council Member Neitzert and seconded by Council Member
Selberg to defer to the August 15, 2023, City Council Meeting.
Roll call vote to defer. 7 Yes: Selberg, Soehl, Starr, Barranco, Jensen, Merkouris,
Neitzert; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
47. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING
PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF E. 26TH ST. AND EAST OF I-229. FROM THE CN
CONSERVATION DISTRICT TO THE REC RECREATION DISTRICT, NO. 18268-
2023, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX
FALLS. The Planning Commission recommends approval (5-0).
Private Applicant(s): YMCA – Michael Murphy
A motion was made by Council Member Selberg and seconded by Council Member
Jensen to adopt Ordinance No. 70-23.
Roll call vote to adopt. 7 Yes: Selberg, Soehl, Starr, Barranco, Jensen, Merkouris,
Neitzert; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
48. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY AMENDING CHAPTER 160:
ZONING, SUBCHAPTER: OFF-PREMISES SIGNS, TO ALLOW FOR AN OFF-
PREMISES SIGN ON CERTAIN PROPERTIES WITH THE OPEN2 FORM.
Sponsors: Council Members Jensen and Neitzert
A motion was made by Council Member Selberg and seconded by Council Member
Jensen to adopt Ordinance No. 71-23.
Roll call vote to adopt. 7 Yes: Selberg, Soehl, Starr, Barranco, Jensen, Merkouris,
Neitzert; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
HEARINGS AND RESOLUTIONS
49. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY
PLAN OF AURORA'S ADDITION (18233-2023).
Private Applicant(s): Sayre Associates - Jeff Boldt
A motion was made by Council Member Selberg and seconded by Council Member
Soehl to adopt Resolution No. 68-23.
Roll call vote to adopt. 7 Yes: Selberg, Soehl, Starr, Barranco, Jensen, Merkouris,
Neitzert; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 68-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY
PLAN OF AURORA'S ADDITION (18233-2023).
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
That the preliminary plan of Aurora's 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: 08/02/23 .
Paul TenHaken, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jermery J. Washington, City Clerk
50. A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO ESTABLISH A LODGING ESTABLISHMENT
OCCUPATION TAX AS AN ADDITIONAL MEANS OF FUNDING ELIGIBLE
PROJECTS, IMPROVEMENTS, FACILITIES, AND ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE
DOWNTOWN SIOUX FALLS BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT.
Sponsor: Mayor
A motion was made by Council Member Soehl and seconded by Council Member
Jensen to adopt Resolution No. 69-23.
Roll call vote to adopt. 7 Yes: Selberg, Soehl, Starr, Barranco, Jensen, Merkouris,
Neitzert; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 69-23
A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO ESTABLISH A LODGING ESTABLISHMENT
OCCUPATION TAX AS AN ADDITIONAL MEANS OF FUNDING ELIGIBLE
PROJECTS, IMPROVEMENTS, FACILITIES, AND ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE
DOWNTOWN SIOUX FALLS BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, on October 23, 1989, the City of Sioux Falls established the Downtown
Sioux Falls Business Improvement District and authorized the use of a special
assessment pursuant to SDCL Ch. 9-55 for purposes authorized by said chapter; and
WHEREAS, the City of Sioux Falls has determined the most fair and equitable method
of funding eligible proposed projects, improvements, facilities, and activities in the
Downtown Sioux Falls Business Improvement District necessitates the implementation
of both special assessments and a lodging establishment occupation tax; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to SDCL Ch. 9-55-2, the City of Sioux Falls is authorized to use
both special assessment and occupation taxes for raising district funds; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to SDCL 9-55, this resolution proposes the implementation and
collection of a lodging establishment occupation tax and will be codified in City
ordinance on the date of hearing; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to SDCL 9-55-3, monies generated may be used for a variety of
eligible purposes, including, but not limited to, the development, construction, and
maintenance of improvements, facilities, and activities and promotion of events in the
Downtown Sioux Falls Business Improvement District whether capital or noncapital in
nature; and
WHEREAS, the method for raising revenue through a lodging establishment
occupation tax will be fair and equitable, and the actual use of funds shall be a primary
factor in determining the fair and equitable application of any hotel/transient occupation
tax;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
1. Proposed Authorization of Lodging Establishment Occupation Taxing Method. The
City Council hereby expresses its intent to authorize a lodging establishment
occupation tax to raise funds within the Downtown Sioux Falls Business
Improvement District whose boundaries are set forth in Sec. 37-106 of the
Revised Ordinances of Sioux Falls, SD.
2. Public Hearing. The City shall hold a public hearing on the proposed authorization
of the lodging establishment occupation taxing method on Tuesday, September
12, 2023, at 6 p.m. in the Carnegie Town Hall, 235 W. Tenth St., Sioux Falls, SD.
The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to (A) publish notice of the
hearing in the official newspaper of the City not less than 30 days prior to the
hearing date; and (B) mail a complete copy of the resolution of intent and the
notice of hearing not less than 30 days prior to the hearing date to (i) each owner
of taxable property as shown on the property tax roll for the proposed district; and
(ii) the occupant of each address located in the proposed district. Such notice shall
be substantially in the form attached hereto.
3. Proposed Collection and Use of Funds. In accordance with SDCL Ch. 9-55, it is
proposed that a lodging establishment occupation tax be imposed on consenting
lodging establishments within the district to the maximum allowed by SDCL Ch. 9-
55 per night per rented room for all lodging rooms within the Downtown Sioux
Falls Business Improvement District, and that the proceeds of such occupation tax
be used to pay for eligible projects, improvements, facilities, and activities
approved in conjunction with the implementation of the tax.
This resolution of intent proposes an occupation tax on transient guests up to the
maximum allowed by SDCL Ch. 9-55 to be applied per room per night at the
proposed The Canopy by Hilton at approximately 120 E. 4th Place, of which funds
so collected may be used for expenses described specifically in paragraph 4. Any
implementation and collection of a lodging establishment occupation tax will be by
City ordinance and will establish the amount of the tax, the lodging establishments
subject to this tax, the method of collection, any fines or punishment for failure to
pay, and the allocation of funds to specific eligible projects, improvements,
facilities, and activities allowed by SDCL Ch. 9-55, and approved by the City
Council in this or a future notice of intent and the actual cost of such projects,
improvements, facilities, and activities to a maximum of $3,575,000.
4. Specific Improvements, Facilities, and Activities. The funds collected from the
lodging establishment occupation tax shall be used to pay for the projected and
estimated costs of the following projects, improvements, facilities, and activities:
Project Est. Amount
Demolition $100,000
Site Development including Excavation, Earthwork and Fill, and
Environmental Remediation $750,000
Public Greenway Access and Landscaping $650,000
Architectural, Engineering, Legal, and Other Fees $75,000
Skywalk $1,500,000
Public Artwork $500,000
TOTAL $3,575,000
5. Excess Funds. After sufficient funds have been collected to fully pay for the
actual costs of the specific eligible projects, improvements, facilities, and
activities set forth in paragraph 4 above, any excess lodging establishment
occupation tax proceeds shall be paid over to Downtown Sioux Falls to be
utilized to pay for other eligible projects, improvements, facilities, and activities
within the district as authorized by current and future notices of intent, subject to
Sioux Falls City Council approval, and applicable law.
Date adopted: 08/02/23 .
Paul TenHaken, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jermery J. Washington, City Clerk
NEW BUSINESS
There was none.
GENERAL PUBLIC INPUT
There was none.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Council Member Soehl and seconded by Council Member
Jensen to adjourn at 7:29 p.m.
Voice vote to adjourn. 7 Yes: Selberg, Soehl, Starr, Barranco, Jensen, Merkouris,
Neitzert; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
Denise D. Tucker, MMC, Assistant City Clerk
Agenda
AGENDA
Regular City Council Meeting
Wednesday, August 2, 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 Marshall Selberg
Council Member Curt Soehl
Council Member Pat Starr
Council Member David Barranco
Council Member Sarah Cole
Council Member Alex Jensen
Council Member Rich Merkouris
Council Member Greg Neitzert
Mayor Paul TenHaken
2. INVOCATION
Reverend Brett Best, Emmanuel Baptist Church
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, July 18, 2023
City Council Meeting of Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Special City Council Meeting of Tuesday, July 20, 2023
Informational Meeting of Tuesday, July 25, 2023
COMMUNICATIONS
6. Approval of contracts/agreements on the memorandum dated July 28, 2023.
7. Notice of change orders on the memorandum dated July 28, 2023.
APPLICATIONS
8. Special One-Day Liquor Licenses for T Slat Inc., to be operated at the Levitt at the
Falls, 504 North Phillips Avenue, for events on August 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18,
19, 24, 25, 26, 31 and September 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 2023.
9. Special One-Day Liquor Licenses for Great Bear Recreation Park Inc., 5901 East Rice
Street, for weddings on September 30 and October 28, 2023.
The City Council concurs with the Minnehaha County Commission's recommendation for
approval of the following abatements:
10. Parcel #33361, for 2020 property taxes in the amount of $5,560.96. Reason: The
property is exempt from the tax.
11. Parcel #51310, for 2020 property taxes in the amount of $1,202.38. Reason: The
property is exempt from the tax.
12. Parcel #51324, for 2020 property taxes in the amount of $1,344.98. Reason: The
property is exempt from the tax.
13. Parcel #79091, for 2019 property taxes in the amount of $204.89. Reason: An error has
been made in any identifying entry or description of the real property, in entering the
valuation of the real property or in the extension of the tax, to the injury of the
complainant.
14. Parcel #79091, for 2020 property taxes in the amount of $202.71. Reason: An error has
been made in any identifying entry or description of the real property, in entering the
valuation of the real property or in the extension of the tax, to the injury of the
complainant.
15. Parcel #79091, for 2021 property taxes in the amount of $250.57. Reason: An error has
been made in any identifying entry or description of the real property, in entering the
valuation of the real property or in the extension of the tax, to the injury of the
complainant.
16. Parcel #79091, for 2022 property taxes in the amount of $292.92. Reason: An error has
been made in any identifying entry or description of the real property, in entering the
valuation of the real property or in the extension of the tax, to the injury of the
complainant.
NOTICE OF HEARINGS
17. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 15, 2023. New 2023 Restaurant On-Sale
Liquor License for La Plaza Fiesta SD LLC, 521 West 85th Street.
18. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 15, 2023. New 2023 Retail Wine License
for Drybar, 4123 West 41st Street (CUP not required).
19. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 15, 2023. New 2023-24 Retail Malt
Beverage License, requesting off-sale use only, for Big Chiefin, 1403 West 12th Street,
Suite 1 (CUP not required).
20. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 15, 2023. New 2023-24 Retail Malt
Beverage License for Backyard Grill, 3705 South Western Avenue.
21. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 15, 2023. New 2023 Retail Liquor License
for Quality Inn & Suites, 5410 North Granite Lane.
22. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Transfer of 2023-24 Retail Malt
Beverage License, including video lottery placement, from Friendly’s Fuel Stop, 3700
North Potsdam Avenue, to Circle K, 3700 North Potsdam Avenue.
23. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Transfer of 2023-24 Retail Malt
Beverage License, from Friendly’s Fuel Stop, 3700 North Potsdam Avenue, Suite 100,
to Circle K, 3700 North Potsdam Avenue, Suite 100.
24. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Special One-Day Malt Beverage
License for HiFi Hair LLC to be operated at 205 East Sixth Street parking lot, for 605
Made Market on August 26, 2023.
25. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Special One-Day Malt Beverage
License for Christ the King Church to be operated at 1801 South Lake Avenue, for a
picnic on September 9, 2023.
26. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Special One-Day Liquor License
for Zoological Society of Sioux Falls to be operated at 805 South Kiwanis Avenue
parking lot, for a Hy-Vee Whiskey Fest on September 22, 2023.
27. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Special One-Day Liquor License
for T Slat Inc., to be operated at Vern Eide Motoplex, 4915 North Northview Avenue, for
customer appreciation on August 19, 2023.
28. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Special One-Day Liquor License
for T Slat Inc., to be operated at Sanford Event Barn, 2510 East 54th Street North, for a
banquet on August 29, 2023.
29. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Special One-Day Liquor License
for T Slat Inc., to be operated at the Kirkeby-Over Stadium, 2700 South Lake Avenue,
for a game on September 2, 2023.
30. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Special One-Day Malt Beverage
License for Panacea Brewing Company LLC, to be operated at Special Olympics of
South Dakota, 800 East I-90 Lane, for a fundraiser on September 16, 2023.
31. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Special One-Day Liquor
Licenses for KJT LLC, to be operated at The Social, 301 South Thompson Avenue, for
weddings on August 25 and September 3, 2023.
32. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Special One-Day Liquor License
for T Slat Inc., to be operated at Blu on Lake Lorraine, 2301 South Lorraine Place, for an
open house on August 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.
33. 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).
34. Transfers of 2023-24 Retail Malt Beverage license and 2023 Wine License for Lupulin
Brewing LLC, 2425 South Shirley Avenue, Suite 112 to expand their licensed premise to
include their leased outdoor parking spots.
35. New 2023-24 Retail Malt Beverage License for Coocessions LLC, 6200 South Cliff
Avenue.
36. New 2023-24 Retail Malt Beverage license and New 2023 Retail Wine License for
Altered Species Ales LLC, 2101 West 41st Street, Unit 25.
37. New 2023-24 Retail Malt Beverage License for The Den, 909 West Avenue North.
38. Special One-Day Malt Beverage and Special One-Day Wine Licenses for The History
Club, 758 South Phillips Avenue, for a jazz event on August 31, 2023.
39. Special One-Day Malt Beverage License for Sioux Falls Sports Authority to be operated
at Howard Wood Field, 1200 North Western Avenue, for Sioux Falls marathon on
August 27, 2023.
40. Special One-Day Liquor License for Blue Haven Barn to be operated at Bank Midwest,
225 South Minnesota Avenue, for a chamber mixer on August 8, 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)).
41. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING
PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF E. 77TH ST. AND EAST OF S. CLIFF AVE. FROM
THE CN CONSERVATION, C-2 COMMERCIAL—NEIGHBORHOOD AND
STREETCAR, RA-3 APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL—HIGH DENSITY DISTRICTS TO
THE CN CONSERVATION AND C-2 COMMERCIAL—NEIGHBORHOOD AND
STREETCAR DISTRICTS, NO. 18219-2023, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The Planning Commission
recommends approval (5-0).
Private Applicant(s): Cliff Bend Properties LLC – Brent Bargmann
Background & Objective: The purpose of this rezoning is to allow for future
commercial development while recognizing the drainage areas with conservation
zoning.
42. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING
PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF E. 77TH ST. AND WEST OF S. CLIFF AVE.
FROM THE RS SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL—SUBURBAN DISTRICT TO THE O
OFFICE DISTRICT, NO. 18252-2023, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The Planning Commission recommends approval (5-
0).
Private Applicant(s): 1120 Properties, LLC - Richard Naser
Background & Objective: The purpose of this rezoning is to allow a small piece of
land to be platted into the existing office parcel to the south.
43. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING
PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF W. MADISON ST. AND EAST OF N. LA MESA
DR. FROM THE RR SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL—RURAL DISTRICT TO THE RS
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL—SUBURBAN AND RA-3 APARTMENT
RESIDENTIAL—HIGH DENSITY DISTRICTS, NO. 18108-2023, AND AMENDING THE
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The Planning Commission
recommends approval (6-0).
Private Applicant(s): Sayre Associates - Jeff Boldt
Background & Objective: This rezoning will allow for a future residential development.
44. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING
PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF W. BENSON RD. AND WEST OF N. MARION RD.
FROM THE RA 2 APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL—MODERATE DENSITY DISTRICT TO
THE RA-3 APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL—HIGH DENSITY DISTRICT, NO. 18203-
2023, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX
FALLS. The Planning Commission recommends approval (5-0).
Private Applicant(s): Signature Companies, LLC – Dave Jibben
Background & Objective: The purpose of this rezoning is to allow the applicant to
construct 50-unit apartment buildings.
45. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING
PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF E. ARROWHEAD PKWY. AND EAST OF S. HEIN
AVE. FROM THE C-4 COMMERCIAL—REGIONAL DISTRICT TO THE O OFFICE
DISTRICT, NO. 18195-2023, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE
CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The Planning Commission recommends approval (5-0).
Private Applicant(s): Signature Companies, LLC – Dave Jibben
Background & Objective: The purpose of this rezoning is to allow the construction of
an office building.
46. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 628 S. DAKOTA AVE. FROM THE RA-1 APARTMENT
RESIDENTIAL—LOW DENSITY DISTRICT TO THE S-1 GENERAL INSTITUTIONAL
DISTRICT, NO. 18218-2023, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE
CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The Planning Commission recommends approval (5-1).
Private Applicant(s): Kingdom Boundaries Prison Aftercare – Jeff Haverhals
Background & Objective: The purpose of this rezoning would be to allow the
renovation of the existing apartment complex into a halfway house.
47. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING
PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF E. 26TH ST. AND EAST OF I-229. FROM THE CN
CONSERVATION DISTRICT TO THE REC RECREATION DISTRICT, NO. 18268-
2023, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX
FALLS. The Planning Commission recommends approval (5-0).
Private Applicant(s): YMCA – Michael Murphy
Background & Objective: The purpose of this request is to match the zoning to the
current use of the property.
48. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY AMENDING CHAPTER 160:
ZONING, SUBCHAPTER: OFF-PREMISES SIGNS, TO ALLOW FOR AN OFF-
PREMISES SIGN ON CERTAIN PROPERTIES WITH THE OPEN2 FORM.
Sponsors: Council Members Jensen and Neitzert
Background & Objective: The proposed amendment would allow off-premises signs
in the OPEN2 form when the principal use is a cultural facility AND the off-premises sign
is located adjacent to an interstate.
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).
49. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY
PLAN OF AURORA'S ADDITION (18233-2023).
Private Applicant(s): Sayre Associates - Jeff Boldt
Background & Objective: This preliminary subdivision plan is for an area that is
planned for a future residential development.
50. A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO ESTABLISH A LODGING ESTABLISHMENT
OCCUPATION TAX AS AN ADDITIONAL MEANS OF FUNDING ELIGIBLE
PROJECTS, IMPROVEMENTS, FACILITIES, AND ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE
DOWNTOWN SIOUX FALLS BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT.
Sponsor: Mayor
Background & Objective: Intent to authorize a lodging establishment occupation tax
to raise funds within the Downtown Sioux Falls Business Improvement District.
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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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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