City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingSioux Falls, SD · June 18, 2024
Minutes
MINUTES
City Council Meeting
Tuesday, June 18, 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 David Barranco, Council Member Miranda Basye, 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, Mayor Paul TenHaken
Absent: None
2. INVOCATION
Reverend Brett Best, Emmanuel Baptist Church
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Soehl and seconded by Council Member Cole
to approve the Consent Agenda.
Roll call vote to approve. 8 Yes: Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl, Spellerberg, Thomason,
Barranco, Basye, Cole; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
City Council Meeting of Tuesday, June 11, 2024
COMMUNICATIONS
6. Approval of contracts/agreements over $100K on the memorandum dated June 14,
2024.
7. Approval of a request pursuant to SDCL 35-1-5.5 from Richard E. "Dick" Brown to
consume, but not sell, alcoholic beverages at the Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum, 1900 S.
Perry Pl., on October 19, 2024.
APPLICATIONS
8. Renewal of 2024-25 Retail Malt Beverage License for Flying Santo Taco Bar, 421 North
Phillips Avenue, Suite 119.
9. Special One-Day Malt Beverage License for Estetica Unisex Mia LLC to be operated at
515 North Main Avenue, for a comedy show on June 22, 2024.
10. Special One-Day Liquor License for T Slat Inc., to be operated at 504 North Phillips
Avenue, for concerts on July 4, 5, and 6, 2024.
NOTICE OF HEARINGS
11. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, July 2, 2024. New 2024 Restaurant On-sale Liquor
License for Inca Mexican Restaurant, 3312 South Holly Avenue.
12. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, July 2, 2024. New 2024-25 Retail Malt Beverage
License for Tienda Manna, 1038 North Minnesota Avenue.
13. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, July 2, 2024. New 2024 Retail Wine License for
Alcove, 151 East 4th Place, Suite 180.
14. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, July 2, 2024. New 2024-25 Retail Malt Beverage
License and New 2024 Retail Wine License for Second Session LLC, 323 South
Whitewood Circle.
15. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, July 2, 2024. New 2024-25 Retail Malt Beverage
License and New 2024 Retail Wine License for Kwik Star #1724, 7703 South Bergamot
Avenue.
16. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Transfer of 2024-25 Retail Malt
Beverage License, including video lottery placement, from Maple Tree Inc, 4110 West
Maple Street, Suite 104, to Pfive Investments LLC, 5017 North Annika Avenue.
17. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Special One-Day Malt Beverage
License for Sioux Falls Sports Authority to be operated at 1200 North Western Avenue,
for a marathon on August 25, 2024.
REGULAR AGENDA
18. APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Sigette and seconded by Council Member
Cole to approve the Regular Agenda.
Roll call vote to approve. 8 Yes: Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl, Spellerberg, Thomason,
Barranco, Basye, Cole; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
19. New 2024 Retail Wine License for Queen Nails Spa LLC, 1514 East 69th Street.
20. New 2024 Retail Wine License and New 2024-25 Retail Malt Beverage License for Pho
Thai, 3801 West 34th Street, Suite 103.
21. New 2024 Restaurant On-Sale Liquor License for La Cantina SF LLC, 704 South
Highline Place.
22. New 2024 Retail Wine License for Stensland Creamery LLC, 3101 West 41st Street,
Unit 109.
23. New 2024 Retail Wine License and New 2024-25 Retail Malt Beverage License for
Perch LLC, 100 South Grange Avenue, with Conditional Use Permit (17981-2023) being
approved on May 2, 2023.
24. New 2024 Retail Wine License and New 2023-24 Retail Malt Beverage and Renewal of
2024-25 Retail Malt Beverage License for Bibisol LLC, 219 South Phillips Avenue.
25. Transfer of 2024 Retail Wine License and 2024 Retail Liquor License from Square on
Main LLC, 360 South Main Avenue to Square on Main LLC, 330 South Main Avenue,
340 South Main Avenue, and 360 South Main Avenue.
26. Transfer of 2024 Retail Liquor License from Washington Pavilion Management Inc., 301
South Main Avenue, to VFW Serv Men’s Club #628, 1700 West Russell Street, Suite
503.
27. Transfer of 2024 Retail Liquor License from Commonwealth Gaming & Holdings, 457
West 69th Street, to Commonwealth Gaming & Holdings, 6010 South Cliff Avenue,
Suite 100.
28. Transfer of 2023-24 Retail Malt Beverage License, including video lottery placement,
from Commonwealth Gaming & Holdings, 319 North West Avenue, to Commonwealth
Gaming & Holdings, 457 West 69th Street.
29. Special One-Day Wine Licenses for The History Club, 758 South Phillips Avenue, for
events on June 19, July 10 and 24, 2024.
30. Special One-Day Liquor License for True North Sports LLC to be operated on a portion
of the parking lot located directly south of the Canaries Baseball Stadium (1111 North
West Avenue) for an event on August 17 & 18, 2024.
31. Special One-Day Malt Beverage Licenses for T Slat Inc., to be operated at 6200 South
Cliff for soccer games on June 23 & 28, 2024.
32. Special One-Day Malt Beverage License for T Slat Inc., to be operated at 2510 South
Grange Avenue for the Paint the Ice event on June 29, 2024.
33. Special One-Day Malt Beverage License for Duchess Investments LLC, to be operated
in the parking lot at 3901 West 49th Street, for an event on June 29, 2024.
34. Special One-Day Liquor and Special One-Day Off-Sale Wine Licenses for Catholic
Community Foundation for Eastern South Dakota to be operated at 212 East 11th
Street, for a fundraiser on August 3, 2024.
35. Special One-Day Malt Beverage License for Panacea Brewing Company to be operated
at 5910 South Louise Avenue, for a special event on August 24, 2024.
36. Special One-Day Malt Beverage and Special One-Day Wine Licenses for GBS LLC to
be operated at the parking lot at 205 East 6th Street, for 605 Made Market on August
24, 2024.
37. Special One-Day Liquor License for Great Bear Recreation Inc., 5901 East Rice Street
for a special event on September 7, 2024.
A motion was made by Council Member Merkouris and seconded by Council Member
Basye to approve Items 19 - 37.
Roll call vote to approve. 8 Yes: Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl, Spellerberg, Thomason,
Barranco, Basye, Cole; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE SECOND READINGS
38. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING
PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF W. 18TH ST. AND EAST OF S. MINNESOTA AVE.
FROM THE C-2 COMMERCIAL—NEIGHBORHOOD AND STREETCAR, RA-2
APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL—MODERATE DENSITY, AND RT-1 SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL—TRADITIONAL DISTRICTS TO THE MMU2 MIDTOWN MIXED-USE—
MODERATE DENSITY DISTRICT, NO. 19330-2024, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The Planning Commission
recommends approval (6-0).
Private Applicant(s): Reynolds Construction Management Services, Inc. – Paul
Reynolds
A motion was made by Council Member Cole and seconded by Council Member
Barranco to adopt Ordinance No. 54-24.
Roll call vote to adopt. 8 Yes: Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl, Spellerberg, Thomason,
Barranco, Basye, Cole; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
39. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, PROVIDING A
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION TO ASSIST IN FUNDING THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE VETERANS COMMUNITY PROJECT TINY HOME VILLAGE.
Sponsor: Mayor
A motion was made by Council Member Merkouris and seconded by Council Member
Barranco to defer Item 39 to the September 3, 2024 City Council Meeting.
Roll call vote to defer. 8 Yes: Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl, Spellerberg, Thomason,
Barranco, Basye, Cole; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
ORDINANCE FIRST READINGS
40. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2002 REVISED JOINT ZONING
ORDINANCE FOR MINNEHAHA COUNTY AND THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, BY
AMENDING CHAPTER 159: COMPREHENSIVE EXTRATERRITORIAL ZONING
REGULATIONS.
Sponsor: Mayor
A motion was made by Council Member Spellerberg and seconded by Council Member
Sigette to set a date of 2nd Reading for the Joint City Council/Minnehaha County
Commission meeting on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 for Item 40.
Roll call vote to set a date of 2nd Reading. 8 Yes: Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl,
Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
41. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING
PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF E. 85TH ST. AND EAST OF S. MINNESOTA AVE.
FROM THE RA-1 APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL—LOW DENSITY DISTRICT TO THE
RA-3 APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL—HIGH DENSITY DISTRICT, NO. 19504-2024,
AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The
Planning Commission recommends approval (4-0).
Private Applicant(s): Van Buskirk Companies – Steve Van Buskirk
A motion was made by Council Member Cole and seconded by Council Member
Barranco to set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, July 2, 2024 for Item 41.
Roll call vote to set a date of 2nd Reading. 8 Yes: Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl,
Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
42. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 600 W. 10TH ST. FROM THE C-2 COMMERCIAL—
NEIGHBORHOOD AND STREETCAR DISTRICT TO THE RT-1 SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL—TRADITIONAL DISTRICT, NO. 019577-2024, AND AMENDING THE
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The Planning Commission
recommends approval (4-0).
Private Applicant(s): John Craig Cornett
A motion was made by Council Member Cole and seconded by Council Member Soehl
to set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, July 2, 2024 for Item 42.
Roll call vote to set a date of 2nd Reading. 8 Yes: Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl,
Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
43. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING
PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF W. MEMORY LN. AND EAST OF N. MARION RD.
FROM THE AG AGRICULTURE DISTRICT TO THE I-2 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL AND CN
CONSERVATION DISTRICTS, NO. 19669-2024, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The Planning Commission
recommends approval (4-0).
Private Applicant(s): Sioux Falls Development Foundation – Bob Mundt
A motion was made by Council Member Thomason and seconded by Council Member
Barranco to set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, July 2, 2024 for Item 43.
Roll call vote to set a date of 2nd Reading. 8 Yes: Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl,
Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
44. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING
PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF E. 69TH ST. AND WEST OF S. SYCAMORE AVE.
FROM THE LW LIVE-WORK DISTRICT TO THE RT-2 TOWNHOME RESIDENTIAL—
TRADITIONAL DISTRICT, NO. 19671-2024, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING
MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The Planning Commission recommends
approval (4-0).
Private Applicant(s): Empire Companies – Brady Hyde
A motion was made by Council Member Cole and seconded by Council Member Soehl
to set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, July 2, 2024 for Item 44.
Roll call vote to set a date of 2nd Reading. 8 Yes: Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl,
Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
45. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING
PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF W. FOXDALE ST. AND EAST OF N. VALLEY
VIEW RD. FROM THE RS SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL—SUBURBAN DISTRICT
TO THE REC RECREATION DISTRICT, NO. 19684-2024, AND AMENDING THE
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The Planning Commission
recommends approval (4-0).
Sponsor: Mayor
A motion was made by Council Member Barranco and seconded by Council Member
Cole to set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, July 2, 2024 for Item 45.
Roll call vote to set a date of 2nd Reading. 8 Yes: Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl,
Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole; 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 AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF EDIBLE
CANNABIS PRODUCTS IN CHAPTER 121: MEDICAL CANNABIS REGULATIONS.
Sponsor: Mayor
A motion was made by Council Member Soehl and seconded by Council Member
Merkouris to set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, July 2, 2024 for Item 46.
Roll call vote to set a date of 2nd Reading. 8 Yes: Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl,
Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole; 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)
47. NOTICE OF TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATIONS ON THE MEMORANDUM DATED:
May 31, 2024.
NEW BUSINESS
GENERAL PUBLIC INPUT
Robin Schiro spoke about an issue with a City Human Resources employee.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Council Member Soehl and seconded by Council Member
Basye to adjourn the meeting at 6:37 p.m.
Voice vote to adjourn. 8 Yes: Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl, Spellerberg, Thomason,
Barranco, Basye, Cole; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
Jermery J. Washington, City Clerk
Agenda
AGENDA (Revised 06/17/2024)
City Council Meeting
Tuesday, June 18, 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 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
Council Member Sarah Cole
Mayor Paul TenHaken
2. INVOCATION
Reverend Brett Best, Emmanuel Baptist Church
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
City Council Meeting of Tuesday, June 11, 2024
COMMUNICATIONS
6. Approval of contracts/agreements over $100K on the memorandum dated June 14,
2024.
7. Approval of a request pursuant to SDCL 35-1-5.5 from Richard E. "Dick" Brown to
consume, but not sell, alcoholic beverages at the Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum, 1900 S.
Perry Pl., on October 19, 2024.
APPLICATIONS
8. Renewal of 2024-25 Retail Malt Beverage License for Flying Santo Taco Bar, 421 North
Phillips Avenue, Suite 119.
9. Special One-Day Malt Beverage License for Estetica Unisex Mia LLC to be operated at
515 North Main Avenue, for a comedy show on June 22, 2024.
10. Special One-Day Liquor License for T Slat Inc., to be operated at 504 North Phillips
Avenue, for concerts on July 4, 5, and 6, 2024.
NOTICE OF HEARINGS
11. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, July 2, 2024. New 2024 Restaurant On-sale Liquor
License for Inca Mexican Restaurant, 3312 South Holly Avenue.
12. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, July 2, 2024. New 2024-25 Retail Malt Beverage
License for Tienda Manna, 1038 North Minnesota Avenue.
13. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, July 2, 2024. New 2024 Retail Wine License for
Alcove, 151 East 4th Place, Suite 180.
14. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, July 2, 2024. New 2024-25 Retail Malt Beverage
License and New 2024 Retail Wine License for Second Session LLC, 323 South
Whitewood Circle.
15. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, July 2, 2024. New 2024-25 Retail Malt Beverage
License and New 2024 Retail Wine License for Kwik Star #1724, 7703 South Bergamot
Avenue.
16. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Transfer of 2024-25 Retail Malt
Beverage License, including video lottery placement, from Maple Tree Inc, 4110 West
Maple Street, Suite 104, to Pfive Investments LLC, 5017 North Annika Avenue.
17. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Special One-Day Malt Beverage
License for Sioux Falls Sports Authority to be operated at 1200 North Western Avenue,
for a marathon on August 25, 2024.
REGULAR AGENDA
18. APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR AGENDA
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
19. New 2024 Retail Wine License for Queen Nails Spa LLC, 1514 East 69th Street.
20. New 2024 Retail Wine License and New 2024-25 Retail Malt Beverage License for Pho
Thai, 3801 West 34th Street, Suite 103.
21. New 2024 Restaurant On-Sale Liquor License for La Cantina SF LLC, 704 South
Highline Place.
22. New 2024 Retail Wine License for Stensland Creamery LLC, 3101 West 41st Street,
Unit 109.
23. New 2024 Retail Wine License and New 2024-25 Retail Malt Beverage License for
Perch LLC, 100 South Grange Avenue, with Conditional Use Permit (17981-2023) being
approved on May 2, 2023.
24. New 2024 Retail Wine License and New 2023-24 Retail Malt Beverage and Renewal of
2024-25 Retail Malt Beverage License for Bibisol LLC, 219 South Phillips Avenue.
25. Transfer of 2024 Retail Wine License and 2024 Retail Liquor License from Square on
Main LLC, 360 South Main Avenue to Square on Main LLC, 330 South Main Avenue,
340 South Main Avenue, and 360 South Main Avenue.
26. Transfer of 2024 Retail Liquor License from Washington Pavilion Management Inc., 301
South Main Avenue, to VFW Serv Men’s Club #628, 1700 West Russell Street, Suite
503.
27. Transfer of 2024 Retail Liquor License from Commonwealth Gaming & Holdings, 457
West 69th Street, to Commonwealth Gaming & Holdings, 6010 South Cliff Avenue,
Suite 100.
28. Transfer of 2023-24 Retail Malt Beverage License, including video lottery placement,
from Commonwealth Gaming & Holdings, 319 North West Avenue, to Commonwealth
Gaming & Holdings, 457 West 69th Street.
29. Special One-Day Wine Licenses for The History Club, 758 South Phillips Avenue, for
events on June 19, July 10 and 24, 2024.
30. Special One-Day Liquor License for True North Sports LLC to be operated on a portion
of the parking lot located directly south of the Canaries Baseball Stadium (1111 North
West Avenue) for an event on August 17 & 18, 2024.
31. Special One-Day Malt Beverage Licenses for T Slat Inc., to be operated at 6200 South
Cliff for soccer games on June 23 & 28, 2024.
32. Special One-Day Malt Beverage License for T Slat Inc., to be operated at 2510 South
Grange Avenue for the Paint the Ice event on June 29, 2024.
33. Special One-Day Malt Beverage License for Duchess Investments LLC, to be operated
in the parking lot at 3901 West 49th Street, for an event on June 29, 2024.
34. Special One-Day Liquor and Special One-Day Off-Sale Wine Licenses for Catholic
Community Foundation for Eastern South Dakota to be operated at 212 East 11th
Street, for a fundraiser on August 3, 2024.
35. Special One-Day Malt Beverage License for Panacea Brewing Company to be operated
at 5910 South Louise Avenue, for a special event on August 24, 2024.
36. Special One-Day Malt Beverage and Special One-Day Wine Licenses for GBS LLC to
be operated at the parking lot at 205 East 6th Street, for 605 Made Market on August
24, 2024.
37. Special One-Day Liquor License for Great Bear Recreation Inc., 5901 East Rice Street
for a special event on September 7, 2024.
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE SECOND READINGS
38. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING
PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF W. 18TH ST. AND EAST OF S. MINNESOTA AVE.
FROM THE C-2 COMMERCIAL—NEIGHBORHOOD AND STREETCAR, RA-2
APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL—MODERATE DENSITY, AND RT-1 SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL—TRADITIONAL DISTRICTS TO THE MMU2 MIDTOWN MIXED-USE—
MODERATE DENSITY DISTRICT, NO. 19330-2024, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The Planning Commission
recommends approval (6-0).
Private Applicant(s): Reynolds Construction Management Services, Inc. – Paul
Reynolds
Background & Objective: The purpose of this request is to allow the construction of a
5-story Mixed Use building along S. Minnesota Ave., a parking ramp in the middle and
finally, a three-story apartment building along S. Dakota Ave.
39. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, PROVIDING A
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION TO ASSIST IN FUNDING THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE VETERANS COMMUNITY PROJECT TINY HOME VILLAGE.
Sponsor: Mayor
Background & Objective: This ordinance will provide an additional $200,000 of
funding for the ongoing construction of the Veterans Community Project tiny home
village. The funding will come from the restricted cash balance, in the General Fund, set
aside by Ordinance 52-23 - Liquor License Proceeds.
ORDINANCE FIRST READINGS
40. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2002 REVISED JOINT ZONING
ORDINANCE FOR MINNEHAHA COUNTY AND THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, BY
AMENDING CHAPTER 159: COMPREHENSIVE EXTRATERRITORIAL ZONING
REGULATIONS.
Recommendation: Set a date of 2nd Reading for the Joint Sioux Falls City
Council/Minnehaha County Commission Meeting of Tuesday, June 25, 2024.
Sponsor: Mayor
Background & Objective: To amend the joint jurisdiction zoning ordinance to state that
it is not the intent to prohibit long-term lease or rental of property provided the use is
legal.
41. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING
PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF E. 85TH ST. AND EAST OF S. MINNESOTA AVE.
FROM THE RA-1 APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL—LOW DENSITY DISTRICT TO THE
RA-3 APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL—HIGH DENSITY DISTRICT, NO. 19504-2024,
AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The
Planning Commission recommends approval (4-0).
Recommendation: Set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, July 2, 2024.
Private Applicant(s): Van Buskirk Companies – Steve Van Buskirk
Background & Objective: The purpose of this rezone is to allow the development of
high density apartments.
42. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 600 W. 10TH ST. FROM THE C-2 COMMERCIAL—
NEIGHBORHOOD AND STREETCAR DISTRICT TO THE RT-1 SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL—TRADITIONAL DISTRICT, NO. 019577-2024, AND AMENDING THE
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The Planning Commission
recommends approval (4-0).
Recommendation: Set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, July 2, 2024.
Private Applicant(s): John Craig Cornett
Background & Objective: The purpose of this rezone is to match the zoning to the
north and combine property as a residential yard.
43. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING
PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF W. MEMORY LN. AND EAST OF N. MARION RD.
FROM THE AG AGRICULTURE DISTRICT TO THE I-2 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL AND CN
CONSERVATION DISTRICTS, NO. 19669-2024, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The Planning Commission
recommends approval (4-0).
Recommendation: Set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, July 2, 2024.
Private Applicant(s): Sioux Falls Development Foundation – Bob Mundt
Background & Objective: The purpose of this rezone for new industrial development
and drainage adjacent to the existing land of Foundation Park North.
44. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING
PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF E. 69TH ST. AND WEST OF S. SYCAMORE AVE.
FROM THE LW LIVE-WORK DISTRICT TO THE RT-2 TOWNHOME RESIDENTIAL—
TRADITIONAL DISTRICT, NO. 19671-2024, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING
MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The Planning Commission recommends
approval (4-0).
Recommendation: Set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, July 2, 2024.
Private Applicant(s): Empire Companies – Brady Hyde
Background & Objective: The purpose of this rezone is to allow for the construction of
townhomes utilizing the AD4 form.
45. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING
PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF W. FOXDALE ST. AND EAST OF N. VALLEY
VIEW RD. FROM THE RS SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL—SUBURBAN DISTRICT
TO THE REC RECREATION DISTRICT, NO. 19684-2024, AND AMENDING THE
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The Planning Commission
recommends approval (4-0).
Recommendation: Set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, July 2, 2024.
Sponsor: Mayor
Background & Objective: The purpose of this rezone is to match the existing use as a
public park.
46. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF EDIBLE
CANNABIS PRODUCTS IN CHAPTER 121: MEDICAL CANNABIS REGULATIONS.
Recommendation: Set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, July 2, 2024.
Sponsor: Mayor
Background & Objective: Updating the definition of edible cannabis products per a
legislative change.
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)
47. NOTICE OF TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATIONS ON THE MEMORANDUM DATED:
May 31, 2024.
NEW BUSINESS
GENERAL PUBLIC INPUT
ADJOURNMENT
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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.
MEETINGS ARE BROADCAST LIVE AND RECORDED. GO TO WWW.SIOUXFALLS.GOV FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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