City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingSioux Falls, SD · June 11, 2024
Minutes
MINUTES
City Council Meeting
Tuesday, June 11, 2024, 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 Sarah Cole, Council Member Rich Merkouris, Council
Member Jennifer Sigette, Council Member Ryan Spellerberg, Council Member Richard
L. Thomason, Council Member David Barranco, Council Member Miranda Basye
Absent: Council Member Curt Soehl, Mayor Paul TenHaken
2. INVOCATION
Pastor Erica Varcoe, The Table Ministry
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Cole and seconded by Council Member
Barranco to approve the Consent Agenda.
Roll call vote to approve. 7 Yes: Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Spellerberg, Thomason,
Barranco, Basye; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Informational Meeting of Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Regular City Council Meeting of Wednesday, June 5, 2024
COMMUNICATIONS
6. Notice of Contracts/Agreements under $100K and Change Orders over $100K through
May 31, 2024.
7. Approval of contracts/agreements over $100K on the memorandum dated June 7,
2024.
8. Approval of a request pursuant to SDCL 35-1-5.5 from Jenna King to consume, but not
sell, alcoholic beverages at the Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum, 1900 S. Perry Pl., on June
22, 2024.
The City Council concurs with the Minnehaha County Commission's recommendation for
approval of the following abatements:
9. Parcel #37381, for 2021 property taxes in the amount of $92.36. 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.
10. Parcel #37381, for 2022 property taxes in the amount of $733.66. 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.
11. Parcel #37381, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $991.49. 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.
12. Parcel #37419, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $126.36. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
13. Parcel #38022, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $341.20. Reason: Applicant
qualifies for exemption under SDCL 10-4-40 & 10-4-41 (Disabled Veteran).
14. Parcel #40441, for 2021 property taxes in the amount of $1,929.84. Reason: The
property is exempt from the tax.
15. Parcel #40441, for 2022 property taxes in the amount of $1,927.38. Reason: The
property is exempt from the tax.
16. Parcel #40441, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $2,373.98. Reason: The
property is exempt from the tax.
17. Parcel #63874, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $4,228.48. Reason: The
property is exempt from the tax.
REGULAR AGENDA
18. APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Cole and seconded by Council Member
Barranco to approve the Regular Agenda.
Roll call vote to approve. 7 Yes: Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Spellerberg, Thomason,
Barranco, Basye; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
HEARINGS AND RESOLUTIONS
19. A RESOLUTION APPROVING TRANSIT ROUTE MODIFICATIONS.
Sponsor: Mayor
A motion was made by Council Member Barranco and seconded by Council Member
Basye to adopt Resolution No. 60-24.
Roll call vote to adopt. 7 Yes: Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Spellerberg, Thomason,
Barranco, Basye; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 60-24
A RESOLUTION APPROVING TRANSIT ROUTE MODIFICATIONS.
WHEREAS, the Public Transit Advisory Board (PTAB) facilitated public input on
proposed fixed transit route modifications and an expanded microtransit route boundary
(collectively, “transit route modifications”), including hosting a public input meeting on
April 22, 2024, as well as a public hearing on May 20, 2024; and
WHEREAS, Via Transportation, the City’s transit provider, hosted a public engagement
opportunity regarding the transit route modifications on May 6, 2024; and
WHEREAS, PTAB, at its May 20, 2024, meeting unanimously recommended approval
of the transit route modifications; and
WHEREAS, following PTAB’s May 20, 2024, meeting, notice of the proposed transit
route modifications was published in the official Sioux Falls, SD, newspaper on May 24,
2024, wherein the public was advised they could request another public meeting if so
desired, and thereafter no member of the public requested another public meeting; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
Section 1. That the transit routes identified on the maps attached hereto and made part
of this resolution are hereby adopted.
Section 2. That the adopted microtransit route boundary shall be implemented no later
than August 30, 2024.
Section 3. That the adopted fixed transit routes shall be implemented in their entirety no
later than September 30, 2024.
Section 4. That the City shall publish this resolution, without attachments, after its
passage. The attachments are on file and available for inspection in the office of the
City Clerk.
Date adopted: 06/11/24 .
Paul TenHaken, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jermery J. Washington, City Clerk
20. A RESOLUTION DISSOLVING TAX INCREMENT DISTRICT NO. 15.
Sponsor: Mayor
A motion was made by Council Member Sigette and seconded by Council Member
Barranco to adopt Resolution No. 61-24.
Roll call vote to adopt. 7 Yes: Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Spellerberg, Thomason,
Barranco, Basye; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 61-24
A RESOLUTION DISSOLVING TAX INCREMENT DISTRICT NO. 15.
WHEREAS, on March 19, 2012, the City adopted Resolution No. 14-12 creating the
Sioux Falls Tax Increment District No. 15 pursuant to SDCL 11-9; and
WHEREAS, on March 19, 2012, the City adopted Resolution No. 15-12 approving the
Project Plan for the Sioux Falls Tax Increment District No. 15 pursuant to SDCL 11-9;
and
WHEREAS, the development and improvements occurred as outlined within the Project
Plan; and
WHEREAS, a total reimbursement of $7,345,293.38 was remitted;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
That Sioux Falls Tax Increment District No. 15 is hereby dissolved.
Date adopted: 06/11/24 .
Paul TenHaken, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jermery J. Washington, City Clerk
21. A RESOLUTION INCLUDING CERTAIN CONTIGUOUS TERRITORY WITHIN THE
CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA.
ANNEXATION 019410-2024—VETERANS PARKWAY ROW
Sponsor: Mayor
A motion was made by Council Member Thomason and seconded by Council Member
Barranco to adopt Resolution No. 62-24.
Roll call vote to adopt. 7 Yes: Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Spellerberg, Thomason,
Barranco, Basye; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 62-24
ANNEXATION 019410-2024—VETERANS PARKWAY ROW
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. Annexation ensures an orderly transition of service responsibilities from the
County level to the City level.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
That the recitals set forth above are hereby made part of this resolution and
incorporated herein as if fully set forth.
That the map attached to and part of this resolution entitled “Annexation to the City of
Sioux Falls” is hereby approved and incorporated herein as if fully set forth.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That the following described properties 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:
The unincorporated road right-of-way lying adjacent to Veterans Parkway
from the existing city limits in the S 1/2 of Section 25, Township 102 North,
Range 49 West of the 5th PM, Minnehaha County, SD;
The unincorporated road right-of-way lying adjacent to Veterans Parkway
from the existing city limits in the SW 1/4 of Section 30, Township 102 North,
Range 48 West of the 5th PM, Minnehaha County, SD;
The unincorporated road right-of-way lying adjacent to Veterans Parkway in
the E 1/2 NE 1/4 of Section 36, Township 102 North, Range 49 West of the
5th PM, Minnehaha County, SD;
The unincorporated road right-of-way lying adjacent to Veterans Parkway in
the NW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 31, Township 102 North, Range 48 West of
the 5th PM, Minnehaha County, SD;
The unincorporated road right-of-way lying adjacent to Lot H-1—That part of
Government Lot 2 lying between the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway
right-of-way and the Ellis and Eastern right-of-way all in the W 1/2 of the NW
1/4 of Section 31, Township 102 North, Range 48 West of the 5th PM,
Minnehaha County, SD;
The unincorporated road right-of-way lying adjacent to Veterans Parkway in
the NW 1/4 of Section 31, Township 102 North, Range 48 West of the 5th
PM, Minnehaha County, SD;
The unincorporated road right-of-way lying adjacent to Veterans Parkway
from the existing city limits in the SW 1/4 of Section 31, Township 102 North,
Range 48 West of the 5th PM, Minnehaha County, SD;
The unincorporated road right-of-way lying adjacent to Veterans Parkway
from the existing city limits in the W 1/2 NW 1/4 of Section 31, Township 102
North, Range 48 West of the 5th PM, Minnehaha County, SD;
The unincorporated road right-of-way lying adjacent to Veterans Parkway
from the existing city limits in the E 1/2 NW 1/4 of Section 6, Township 101
North, Range 48 West of the 5th PM, Minnehaha County, SD;
The unincorporated road right-of-way lying adjacent to Veterans Parkway in
the E 1/2 SW 1/4 of Section 6, Township 101 North, Range 48 West of the
5th PM, Minnehaha County, SD;
The unincorporated road right-of-way lying adjacent to Veterans Parkway in
the S 1/2 NW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 6, Township 101 North, Range 48 West,
Minnehaha County, SD;
The unincorporated road right-of-way lying adjacent to Veterans Parkway in
the SW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 6, Township 101 North, Range 48 West of the
5th PM, Minnehaha County, SD;
The unincorporated road right-of-way lying adjacent to Veterans Parkway in
the N 1/2 NW 1/4 & NW 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 7, Township 101 North, Range
48 West of the 5th PM, Minnehaha County, SD;
The unincorporated road right-of-way lying adjacent to Veterans Parkway in
the SW 1/4 NW 1/4 of Section 7, Township 101 North, Range 48 West of the
5th PM, Minnehaha County, SD;
And that the City Clerk shall cause to be filed with the Register of Deeds, Minnehaha
County, SD, a duly certified transcript of this resolution.
Date adopted: 06/11/24 .
Paul TenHaken, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jermery J. Washington, City Clerk
22. A RESOLUTION INCLUDING CERTAIN CONTIGUOUS TERRITORY WITHIN THE
CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA.
ANNEXATION 019427-2024—REYNOLDS NE 1/4 NW 1/4
Sponsor: Mayor
A motion was made by Council Member Basye and seconded by Council Member
Sigette to adopt Resolution No. 63-24.
Roll call vote to adopt. 7 Yes: Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Spellerberg, Thomason,
Barranco, Basye; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 63-24
ANNEXATION 019427-2024—REYNOLDS NE 1/4 NW 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, upon a completed capacity study 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:
Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 (except the east 320 feet) of Section 13,
Township 100 North, Range 51 West of the 5th p.m., 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: 06/11/24 .
Paul TenHaken, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jermery J. Washington, City Clerk
23. A RESOLUTION INCLUDING CERTAIN CONTIGUOUS TERRITORY WITHIN THE
CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA.
ANNEXATION 019516-2024 —VAN DEEST TRACT
Sponsor: Mayor
A motion was made by Council Member Cole and seconded by Council Member
Thomason to adopt Resolution No. 64-24.
Roll call vote to adopt. 7 Yes: Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Spellerberg, Thomason,
Barranco, Basye; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 64-24
ANNEXATION 019516-2024 —VAN DEEST TRACT
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. Publicly financed sanitary sewer is available for the proposed annexation area;
sewer lines need to be extended to the sites.
4. Publicly financed water is available for the proposed annexation area; water
lines need to be extended to the sites.
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:
Lot 1A in Van Deest Tract 1 in the South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 18,
Township 100 North, Range 50 West of the 5th P.M., 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: 06/11/24 .
Paul TenHaken, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jermery J. Washington, City Clerk
24. A RESOLUTION INCLUDING CERTAIN CONTIGUOUS TERRITORY WITHIN THE
CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA.
ANNEXATION 019226-2024—VETERANS MEMORIAL PARKWAY ROW—CLIFF
AVENUE
Sponsor: Mayor
A motion was made by Council Member Barranco and seconded by Council Member
Cole to adopt Resolution No. 65-24.
Roll call vote to adopt. 7 Yes: Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Spellerberg, Thomason,
Barranco, Basye; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 65-24
ANNEXATION 019226-2024—VETERANS MEMORIAL PARKWAY ROW—CLIFF
AVENUE
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 major street network along S. Cliff Ave.
4. Sanitary sewer is available to this site.
5. City water access is available to this site.
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, and the boundary of the
city is hereby extended to include such territory:
Lot H-1 in the N 1/2 of the SW 1/4 and the S 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of Section 13, T
100 N, R 50 W; the S 1/2 of the NW 1/4 and the N 1/2 of the SW 1/4 (excluding
McVay’s and Pikes Additions and Lot H-1) of Section 13, T 100 N, R 50 W; Lots
1, 2, and 3 McVay’s Addition (excluding Lot H-1) in the N 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of
Section 13, T 100 N, R 50 W; Lincoln County, SD
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: 06/11/24 .
Paul TenHaken, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jermery J. Washington, City Clerk
25. A RESOLUTION INCLUDING CERTAIN CONTIGUOUS TERRITORY WITHIN THE
CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA.
ANNEXATION 019225-2024—VETERANS MEMORIAL PARKWAY ROW—WESTERN
AVENUE
Sponsor: Mayor
A motion was made by Council Member Cole and seconded by Council Member
Spellerberg to adopt Resolution No. 66-24.
Roll call vote to adopt. 7 Yes: Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Spellerberg, Thomason,
Barranco, Basye; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 66-24
ANNEXATION 019225-2024—VETERANS MEMORIAL PARKWAY ROW—WESTERN
AVENUE
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 major street network along Western Ave.
4. Sanitary sewer is available to this site.
5. City water access is available to this site.
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:
Lot A in the N1/2 of the SW1/4 of Section 22, T 100 N, R 50 W;
Lot H3 in the N1/2 of the SW1/4 of Section 22, T 100 N, R 50 W;
Lot H4 in the N1/2 of the SW1/4 of Section 22, T 100 N, R 50 W;
Lot H5 in the N1/2 of the SW1/4 of Section 22, T 100 N, R 50 W;
Lot H6 in the N1/2 of the SW1/4 of Section 22, T 100 N, R 50 W;
Lot H7 in the N1/2 of the SW1/4 of Section 22, T 100 N, R 50 W;
Lot H3 in the S1/2 of the NW1/4 of Section 22, T 100 N, R 50 W;
Lot A in the NE1/4 of Section 22, T 100 N, R 50 W;
Lot B in the NE1/4 of Section 22, T 100 N, R 50 W;
Lot H4 of the NE1/4 (ex the NE1/4 of the NE1/4 & Springdale Development Addition 1
& Lots H1-H3) of Section 22, T 100 N, R 50 W;
Lot H5 of the NE1/4 (ex the NE1/4 of the NE1/4 & Springdale Development Addition 1
& Lots H1-H3) of Section 22, T 100 N, R 50 W;
Lot H6 of the NE1/4 (ex the NE1/4 of the NE1/4 & Springdale Development Addition 1
& Lots H1-H3) of Section 22, T 100 N, R 50 W;
Lot H7 of the NE1/4 (ex the NE1/4 of the NE1/4 & Springdale Development Addition 1
& Lots H1-H3) of Section 22, T 100 N, R 50 W;
Lot H8 of the NE1/4 of Section 22, T 100 N, R 50 W; including adjacent unannexed S.
Western Ave. right-of-way; Lincoln County, SD
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: 06/11/24 .
Paul TenHaken, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jermery J. Washington, City Clerk
26. A RESOLUTION ADVISING AND GIVING CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF
MEMBERS TO CERTAIN CITIZEN BOARDS.
Sponsor: Mayor
A motion was made by Council Member Barranco and seconded by Council Member
Cole to adopt Resolution No. 67-24.
Roll call vote to adopt. 7 Yes: Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Spellerberg, Thomason,
Barranco, Basye; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 67-24
A RESOLUTION ADVISING AND GIVING CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF
MEMBERS TO CERTAIN CITIZEN BOARDS.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
That it gives its advice and consent to the following Mayoral appointments:
Name Board Term
Mike Hart Downtown Sioux Falls Business Appointed for a term from
Improvement District Board June 2024 to June 2027.
James Krueger Downtown Sioux Falls Business Appointed for a term from
Improvement District Board June 2024 to June 2027.
Darrell Schmith Downtown Sioux Falls Business Reappointed for a term from
Improvement District Board June 2024 to June 2027.
Amber Corey Human Relations Commission Appointed for a term from
June 2024 to May 2026 (to
fill the unexpired term of
Tony Burke).
Erik Nyberg Planning Commission Reappointed for a term from
July 2024 to June 2029.
Aaron Norman Planning Commission Reappointed for a term from
July 2024 to June of 2029.
Date adopted: 06/11/24 .
Paul TenHaken, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jermery J. Washington, City Clerk
NEW BUSINESS
There was none.
GENERAL PUBLIC INPUT
Chester Deyoung spoke about his and his family's business background; and issues
with the Engineering Department.
Sierra Broussard spoke about Code Enforcement issues with a house at 235 South
Euclid Avenue, which experienced a fire; issues with a bar in the Northeast District; and
security concerns with Pave bar.
Steven Siano provided a brief background of himself; spoke about a request to provide
public input without having to personally attend meetings; issues with Paratransit; and
COVID.
Londa Grotting inquired about obtaining annexation information for her subdivision; and
expressed concerns about her neighborhood's future relationship with Sioux Falls.
Tim Stanga spoke on the closing of the eastside branch drop off during Project Trim;
replacing sidewalks; the condition of the city's streets; and the recent vote of the
Council for the new Sanford building.
New Business was discussed at this time. See item for action taken.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Council Member Thomason and seconded by Council Member
Basye to adjourn at 6:45 p.m.
Roll call vote to adjourn. 7 Yes: Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Spellerberg, Thomason,
Barranco, Basye; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
Denise D. Tucker, MMC, Assistant City Clerk
Agenda
AGENDA
City Council Meeting
Tuesday, June 11, 2024, 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 Sarah Cole
Council Member Rich Merkouris
Council Member Jennifer Sigette
Council Member Curt Soehl
Council Member Ryan Spellerberg
Council Member Richard L. Thomason
Council Member David Barranco
Council Member Miranda Basye
Mayor Paul TenHaken
2. INVOCATION
Pastor Erica Varcoe, The Table Ministry
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Informational Meeting of Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Regular City Council Meeting of Wednesday, June 5, 2024
COMMUNICATIONS
6. Notice of Contracts/Agreements under $100K and Change Orders over $100K through
May 31, 2024.
7. Approval of contracts/agreements over $100K on the memorandum dated June 7,
2024.
8. Approval of a request pursuant to SDCL 35-1-5.5 from Jenna King to consume, but not
sell, alcoholic beverages at the Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum, 1900 S. Perry Pl., on June
22, 2024.
The City Council concurs with the Minnehaha County Commission's recommendation for
approval of the following abatements:
9. Parcel #37381, for 2021 property taxes in the amount of $92.36. 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.
10. Parcel #37381, for 2022 property taxes in the amount of $733.66. 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.
11. Parcel #37381, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $991.49. 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.
12. Parcel #37419, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $126.36. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
13. Parcel #38022, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $341.20. Reason: Applicant
qualifies for exemption under SDCL 10-4-40 & 10-4-41 (Disabled Veteran).
14. Parcel #40441, for 2021 property taxes in the amount of $1,929.84. Reason: The
property is exempt from the tax.
15. Parcel #40441, for 2022 property taxes in the amount of $1,927.38. Reason: The
property is exempt from the tax.
16. Parcel #40441, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $2,373.98. Reason: The
property is exempt from the tax.
17. Parcel #63874, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $4,228.48. Reason: The
property is exempt from the tax.
REGULAR AGENDA
18. APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR AGENDA
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
HEARINGS AND RESOLUTIONS
19. A RESOLUTION APPROVING TRANSIT ROUTE MODIFICATIONS.
Sponsor: Mayor
Background & Objective: The Sioux Falls Public Transit Advisory Board
recommended approval of route modifications and service expansion throughout the
Sioux Area Metro transit system. The changes include adding citywide SAM On
Demand on weekdays, replacing the 12 weekday bus routes with 9 new direct and
frequent routes, and expanding weekday and Saturday service hours. More details on
the modifications can be viewed at city.ridewithvia.com/sam-reimagined. These
changes will allow every resident within the city of Sioux Falls to access the public
transit system and are expected to be implemented this fall.
20. A RESOLUTION DISSOLVING TAX INCREMENT DISTRICT NO. 15.
Sponsor: Mayor
Background & Objective: The TIF District has completed the reimbursement of
eligible costs associated with the project and the District will be dissolved.
21. A RESOLUTION INCLUDING CERTAIN CONTIGUOUS TERRITORY WITHIN THE
CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA.
ANNEXATION 019410-2024—VETERANS PARKWAY ROW
Sponsor: Mayor
Background & Objective: Public Safety/EMS has requested public ROW to be
annexed into city limits in order to respond to emergencies along this section of
roadway -- abutting lands are not annexed.
22. A RESOLUTION INCLUDING CERTAIN CONTIGUOUS TERRITORY WITHIN THE
CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA.
ANNEXATION 019427-2024—REYNOLDS NE 1/4 NW 1/4
Sponsor: Mayor
Background & Objective: Property owner is requesting to annex their contiguous
parcel into city limits in order to complete with urban services.
23. A RESOLUTION INCLUDING CERTAIN CONTIGUOUS TERRITORY WITHIN THE
CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA.
ANNEXATION 019516-2024 —VAN DEEST TRACT
Sponsor: Mayor
Background & Objective: Property owner is requesting annexation of their contiguous
parcel of land into the city for municipal development.
24. A RESOLUTION INCLUDING CERTAIN CONTIGUOUS TERRITORY WITHIN THE
CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA.
ANNEXATION 019226-2024—VETERANS MEMORIAL PARKWAY ROW—CLIFF
AVENUE
Sponsor: Mayor
Background & Objective: Property owner requesting to annex their contiguous parcel
of land into city limits to use as right of way and detention.
25. A RESOLUTION INCLUDING CERTAIN CONTIGUOUS TERRITORY WITHIN THE
CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA.
ANNEXATION 019225-2024—VETERANS MEMORIAL PARKWAY ROW—WESTERN
AVENUE
Sponsor: Mayor
Background & Objective: Property owner is requesting for their contiguous parcel to
be annexed into city limits to be used for right of way and detention.
26. A RESOLUTION ADVISING AND GIVING CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF
MEMBERS TO CERTAIN CITIZEN BOARDS.
Sponsor: Mayor
Background & Objective: The Resolution appoints/reappoints members to the:
Downtown Sioux Falls Business Improvement District Board; Human Relations
Commission and Planning Commission.
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