City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingSioux Falls, SD · July 16, 2024
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MINUTES
City Council Meeting
Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 6:00 PM
Carnegie Town Hall, 235 West 10th St., Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104
CALL TO ORDER
Present: Council Member Ryan Spellerberg, Council Member Richard L. Thomason,
Council Member David Barranco, Council Member Miranda Basye, Council Member
Sarah Cole, Council Member Rich Merkouris, Council Member Jennifer Sigette,
Council Member Curt Soehl, Mayor Paul TenHaken
Absent: None
1. MEETING ROLL CALL
2. INVOCATION
Pastor Erica Varcoe, The Table Ministry
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
A request was made by Council Member Soehl to place Consent Agenda Item 6, Sub-
Item 12, Parks/Recreation: Elmwood Golf Course Clubhouse, 24-1066, Hegg
Construction LLC, $6,216,700 to the Regular Agenda for discussion.
A motion was made by Council Member Soehl and seconded by Council Member
Basye to approve the Consent Agenda.
Roll call vote to approve. 8 Yes: Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole,
Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Informational Meeting of Tuesday, July 9, 2024
City Council Meeting of Tuesday, July 9, 2024
COMMUNICATIONS
6. Approval of contracts/agreements over $100K on the memorandum dated July 12,
2024.
A motion was made by Council Member Merkouris and seconded by Council Member
Spellerberg to defer Agenda Item 6, Sub-Item 12, Parks/Recreation: Elmwood Golf
Course Clubhouse, 24-1066, Hegg Construction LLC, $6,216,700 to the Tuesday, July
23rd Joint Meeting at 5 p.m.
Roll call vote to defer. 8 Yes: Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole,
Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
APPLICATIONS
7. Special One-Day Malt Beverage and Special One-Day Wine Licenses for T Slat Inc., to
be operated at 100 East 6th Street, for a Chamber event on July 24, 2024.
8. Special One-Day Liquor Licenses for T Slat Inc., to be operated at 504 North Phillips
Avenue, for concerts on July 25, 26, 27 and August 1, 2 & 3, 2024.
9. Special One-Day Liquor License for TNT Entertainment to be operated at 337 North
Phillips Avenue, for an outdoor concert on July 26, 2024.
10. Special One-Day Malt Beverage and Special One-Day Wine Licenses for El Riad
Shriners to be operated at 200 East 12th Street, First Avenue between 11th Street and
14th Street, East 12th Street and East 13th Street between Phillips Avenue and Second
Avenue, for Hot Classics Night on July 27, 2024.
11. Special One-Day Liquor License for T Slat Inc., to be operated at 3016 West 57th
Street, for a tournament on July 27, 2024.
12. Special One-Day Malt Beverage License for T Slat Inc., to be operated at 2510 South
Grange Avenue, for a retirement party on July 31, 2024.
The City Council concurs with the Minnehaha County Commission's recommendation for
approval of the following abatements:
13. Parcel #76717, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $1,043.48. Reason: Applicant
qualifies for exemption under SDCL 10-4-40 & 10-4-41 (Disabled Veteran).
NOTICE OF HEARINGS
14. Set a date of hearing for Wednesday, August 7, 2024. New 2024 Retail Wine License
and New 2024-25 Retail Malt Beverage License for Ellie Stone Bride, 601 West 86th
Street, Suite 121.
15. Set a date of hearing for Wednesday, August 7, 2024. New 2024 Retail Wine License
and New 2024-25 Retail Malt Beverage License for Legacy Nails, 3709 West 41st
Street, Suite 4.
16. Set a date of hearing for Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Transfer of 2024-25 Retail
Malt Beverage License, including video lottery placement, from Keg East, 5216 East
Arrowhead Parkway, to Big Al’s Casino 2, 4701 East Arrowhead Parkway, Suite 100.
17. Set a date of hearing for Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Transfer of 2024-25 Retail
Malt Beverage License, including video lottery placement, from Falls Casino 2, 3505
East 10th Street, Suite 3, to Sinclair Pub Suite A, 5104 North Cliff Avenue.
18. Set a date of hearing for Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Special One-Day Malt
Beverage and Special One-Day Wine Licenses for Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools,
3100 West 41st Street, for a Dakota Bowl celebration on August 30, 2024.
19. Set a date of hearing for Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Special One-Day Liquor
License for Sanford International to be operated at 3101 West 22nd Street (course
only), for a PGA Tour on September 9-15, 2024.
20. Set a date of hearing for Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Special One-Day Malt
Beverage and Special One-Day Wine Licenses for Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 3601
East Dudley Lane, for a church festival on September 28, 2024.
21. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 13, 2024. A RESOLUTION APPROVING
THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE MOWING OF WEEDS AND GRASSES
IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA.
Sponsor: Mayor
22. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 13, 2024. A RESOLUTION APPROVING
THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR SNOW REMOVAL IN VARIOUS AREAS IN
THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA.
Sponsor: Mayor
23. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 13, 2024. A RESOLUTION APPROVING
THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR TREE TRIMMING IN VARIOUS AREAS IN
THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA.
24. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 13, 2024. A RESOLUTION APPROVING
THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR REPAIR OR DEMOLITION OF REAL
PROPERTY IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA.
Sponsor: Mayor
25. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 13, 2024. A RESOLUTION APPROVING
THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR LITTER REMOVAL IN VARIOUS AREAS IN
THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA.
Sponsor: Mayor
26. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 13, 2024. A RESOLUTION APPROVING
THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF
CONCRETE SIDEWALK AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS.
Sponsor: Mayor
REGULAR AGENDA
27. APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Soehl and seconded by Council Member
Barranco to approve the Regular Agenda.
A motion was made by Council Member Soehl and seconded by Council Member Cole
to amend by moving Item 41 to immediately follow Item 33.
Roll call vote to amend. 8 Yes: Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole,
Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
Roll call vote to approve the Regular Agenda as amended. 8 Yes: Spellerberg,
Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl; 0 No: (None). Motion
Passed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
28. New 2024 Retail Wine License and New 2024-25 Retail Malt Beverage License,
requesting off-sale use only, for Wasson’s Westside LLC, Eastside by Westside, 4721
East 26th Street.
29. Special One-Day Wine Licenses for The History Club, 758 South Phillips Avenue, for
events on August 7, 28, and 29, 2024.
30. Special One Day Liquor License for Downtown Sioux Falls Inc, to be operated at the
riverfront from 6th Street to 8th Street, including Raven Industries riverfront
amphitheater & parking lot (205 E. 6th St); the pedestrian bridge at Arc of Dreams;
River Greenway and Amphitheater, Cherapa Place & Sioux Falls Area Community
Foundation parking lot to North Reid Street, North Reid Street at Cherapa Place to 6th
Street for the Riverfest on August 17, 2024.
A motion was made by Council Member Cole and seconded by Council Member
Barranco to approve Items 28 through 30.
Roll call vote to approve. 8 Yes: Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole,
Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE SECOND READINGS
31. 2nd Reading: Deferred from the Meeting of Tuesday, July 2, 2024; 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 adopt Ordinance No. 57-24.
Roll call vote to adopt. 8 Yes: Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole,
Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
32. 2nd Reading: Deferred from the Meeting of Tuesday, July 2, 2024; 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 Soehl and seconded by Council Member Cole
to adopt Ordinance No. 58-24.
Roll call vote to adopt. 8 Yes: Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole,
Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
33. 2nd Reading: Deferred from the Meeting of Tuesday, July 2, 2024; 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 Sigette and seconded by Council Member
Barranco to adopt Ordinance No. 59-24.
Roll call vote to adopt. 8 Yes: Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole,
Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
Item 41 was heard at this time. See item for action taken.
34. 2nd Reading: Deferred from the Meeting of Tuesday, July 2, 2024; 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 Barranco and seconded by Council Member
Cole to adopt Ordinance No. 60-24.
Roll call vote to adopt. 8 Yes: Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole,
Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
35. 2nd Reading: Deferred from the Meeting of Tuesday, July 2, 2024; 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 Cole and seconded by Council Member
Sigette to adopt Ordinance No. 61-24.
Roll call vote to adopt. 8 Yes: Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole,
Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
36. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY UPDATING THE WATER
DISTRIBUTION PLATTING FEE INFORMATION IN SECTION 51.065 OF CHAPTER
51: UTILITY RATES AND CHARGES, SUBCHAPTER, WATER DISTRIBUTION
PLATTING FEE.
Sponsor: Mayor
A motion was made by Council Member Sigette and seconded by Council Member
Cole to adopt Ordinance No. 62-24.
Roll call vote to adopt. 8 Yes: Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole,
Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
37. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY UPDATING THE ARTERIAL STREET
PLATTING FEE INFORMATION IN SECTION 96.220 OF CHAPTER 96: STREETS
AND SIDEWALKS, SUBCHAPTER, ARTERIAL STREET PLATTING FEE.
Sponsor: Mayor
A motion was made by Council Member Soehl and seconded by Council Member
Thomason to adopt Ordinance No. 63-24.
Roll call vote to adopt. 8 Yes: Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole,
Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
38. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY UPDATING THE RECOVERY OF
COST OF THE STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM IN SECTION 51.118 OF CHAPTER 51:
UTILITY RATES AND CHARGES, SUBCHAPTER, STORM WATER DRAINAGE
SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT COST RECOVERY.
Sponsor: Mayor
A motion was made by Council Member Soehl and seconded by Council Member
Thomason to adopt Ordinance 64-24.
Roll call vote to adopt. 8 Yes: Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole,
Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
ORDINANCE FIRST READINGS
39. 1st Reading: Deferred from the meeting of Tuesday, July 2, 2024; AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, APPROVING AN ACCESS AGREEMENT AND
EASEMENT.
Sponsor: Mayor
A motion was made by Council Member Barranco and seconded by Council Member
Basye to set a date of 2nd Reading for Wednesday, August 7, 2024 for Item 39.
Roll call vote to set a date of 2nd Reading. 8 Yes: Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco,
Basye, Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
40. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ANNUAL RATE INCREASE
PURSUANT TO THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR GROUND AMBULANCE
SERVICE FOR THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS WITH PARAMEDICS LOGISTICS
SOUTH DAKOTA, LLC.
Sponsor: Mayor
A motion was made by Council Member Thomason and seconded by Council Member
Soehl to set a date of 2nd Reading for Wednesday, August 7, 2024 for Item 40.
Roll call vote to set a date of 2nd Reading. 8 Yes: Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco,
Basye, Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
HEARINGS AND RESOLUTIONS
41. Deferred from the Meeting of Tuesday, June 18, 2024; A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY OF SIOUX FALLS APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAN OF FOUNDATION
PARK NORTH ADDITION EXPANSION (19668-2024). The Planning Commission
recommends approval (4-0).
Private Applicant(s): Sayre Associates – Paul Korn
A motion was made by Council Member Thomason and seconded by Council Member
Barranco to adopt Resolution No. 74-24.
Roll call vote to adopt. 8 Yes: Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole,
Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 74-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY
PLAN OF FOUNDATION PARK NORTH ADDITION EXPANSION (19668-2024).
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
That the preliminary plan of Foundation Park North Addition Expansion 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: 07/16/24 .
Paul TenHaken, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jermery J. Washington, City Clerk
42. A RESOLUTION ADVISING AND GIVING CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF
MEMBERS OF VARIOUS CITIZEN BOARDS.
Sponsor: Mayor
A motion was made by Council Member Basye and seconded by Council Member Cole
to adopt Resolution No. 75-24.
Roll call vote to adopt. 8 Yes: Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole, Merkouris,
Sigette, Soehl; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 75-24
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
Rich Merkouris Accessible Housing Advisory Appointed for a term from July
Board 2024 to July 2025 (to replace
Marshall Selberg).
Curt Soehl Board of Museum Trustees Appointed for a term from July
2024 to July 2029.
Richard Thomason Experience Sioux Falls Appointed for a term from July
Business Improvement District 2024 to July 2025 (to replace
(BID) Board of Directors (ex Sarah Cole).
officio)
Matt McQuisten Regional Emergency Medical Reappointed for a term from July
Services Authority (REMSA) 2024 to July 2029.
Ryan Spellerberg Sioux Falls Development Appointed for a term from July
Foundation 2024 until a replacement is
appointed and approved by City
Council (replacing Marshall
Selberg).
Herm Harms Zoning Board of Adjustment Appointed for a term from July
2024 to October 2025 (to replace
Richard Thomason).
Paul TenHaken, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jermery J. Washington, City Clerk
NEW BUSINESS
There was none.
GENERAL PUBLIC INPUT
John Matheson spoke on concerns of speeding vehicles and reckless driving in Sioux
Falls.
Jordan Deffenbaugh made comments on the Riverline District, surrounding
neighborhoods, and some impacts of dreaming big.
Chester Deyoung thank the Council for their service, and mentioned some
responsibilities of the Council and staff. He also spoke about meeting with a Council
Member and a Departrment Head over the weekend.
Sierra Broussard made comments on a City staff member and Hegg Construction
personnel, and the Elmwood Golf Course Clubhouse project.
Tim Stanga spoke about how things in the City are being done.
Megan Skaff spoke on homelessness in the downtown area, gentrification, and
questioned why individuals most affected by homelessness are not included in
homelessness discussions.
Mike Zitterich made comments on sales tax and gave some recommendations to the
Mayor's Office on tax.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Council Member Barranco and seconded by Council Member
Sigette to adjourn the meeting at 7:03 p.m.
Voice vote to adjourn. 8 Yes: Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole,
Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
Jermery J. Washington, City Clerk
Agenda
AGENDA (Revised 7/15/2024)
City Council Meeting
Tuesday, July 16, 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 Ryan Spellerberg
Council Member Richard L. Thomason
Council Member David Barranco
Council Member Miranda Basye
Council Member Sarah Cole
Council Member Rich Merkouris
Council Member Jennifer Sigette
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
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Informational Meeting of Tuesday, July 9, 2024
City Council Meeting of Tuesday, July 9, 2024
COMMUNICATIONS
6. Approval of contracts/agreements over $100K on the memorandum dated July 12,
2024.
APPLICATIONS
7. Special One-Day Malt Beverage and Special One-Day Wine Licenses for T Slat Inc., to
be operated at 100 East 6th Street, for a Chamber event on July 24, 2024.
8. Special One-Day Liquor Licenses for T Slat Inc., to be operated at 504 North Phillips
Avenue, for concerts on July 25, 26, 27 and August 1, 2 & 3, 2024.
9. Special One-Day Liquor License for TNT Entertainment to be operated at 337 North
Phillips Avenue, for an outdoor concert on July 26, 2024.
10. Special One-Day Malt Beverage and Special One-Day Wine Licenses for El Riad
Shriners to be operated at 200 East 12th Street, First Avenue between 11th Street and
14th Street, East 12th Street and East 13th Street between Phillips Avenue and Second
Avenue, for Hot Classics Night on July 27, 2024.
11. Special One-Day Liquor License for T Slat Inc., to be operated at 3016 West 57th
Street, for a tournament on July 27, 2024.
12. Special One-Day Malt Beverage License for T Slat Inc., to be operated at 2510 South
Grange Avenue, for a retirement party on July 31, 2024.
The City Council concurs with the Minnehaha County Commission's recommendation for
approval of the following abatements:
13. Parcel #76717, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $1,043.48. Reason: Applicant
qualifies for exemption under SDCL 10-4-40 & 10-4-41 (Disabled Veteran).
NOTICE OF HEARINGS
14. Set a date of hearing for Wednesday, August 7, 2024. New 2024 Retail Wine License
and New 2024-25 Retail Malt Beverage License for Ellie Stone Bride, 601 West 86th
Street, Suite 121.
15. Set a date of hearing for Wednesday, August 7, 2024. New 2024 Retail Wine License
and New 2024-25 Retail Malt Beverage License for Legacy Nails, 3709 West 41st
Street, Suite 4.
16. Set a date of hearing for Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Transfer of 2024-25 Retail
Malt Beverage License, including video lottery placement, from Keg East, 5216 East
Arrowhead Parkway, to Big Al’s Casino 2, 4701 East Arrowhead Parkway, Suite 100.
17. Set a date of hearing for Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Transfer of 2024-25 Retail
Malt Beverage License, including video lottery placement, from Falls Casino 2, 3505
East 10th Street, Suite 3, to Sinclair Pub Suite A, 5104 North Cliff Avenue.
18. Set a date of hearing for Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Special One-Day Malt
Beverage and Special One-Day Wine Licenses for Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools,
3100 West 41st Street, for a Dakota Bowl celebration on August 30, 2024.
19. Set a date of hearing for Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Special One-Day Liquor
License for Sanford International to be operated at 3101 West 22nd Street (course
only), for a PGA Tour on September 9-15, 2024.
20. Set a date of hearing for Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Special One-Day Malt
Beverage and Special One-Day Wine Licenses for Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 3601
East Dudley Lane, for a church festival on September 28, 2024.
21. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 13, 2024. A RESOLUTION APPROVING
THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE MOWING OF WEEDS AND GRASSES
IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA.
22. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 13, 2024. A RESOLUTION APPROVING
THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR SNOW REMOVAL IN VARIOUS AREAS IN
THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA.
23. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 13, 2024. A RESOLUTION APPROVING
THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR TREE TRIMMING IN VARIOUS AREAS IN
THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA.
24. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 13, 2024. A RESOLUTION APPROVING
THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR REPAIR OR DEMOLITION OF REAL
PROPERTY IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA.
25. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 13, 2024. A RESOLUTION APPROVING
THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR LITTER REMOVAL IN VARIOUS AREAS IN
THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA.
26. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 13, 2024. A RESOLUTION APPROVING
THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF
CONCRETE SIDEWALK AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS.
REGULAR AGENDA
27. APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR AGENDA
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
28. New 2024 Retail Wine License and New 2024-25 Retail Malt Beverage License,
requesting off-sale use only, for Wasson’s Westside LLC, Eastside by Westside, 4721
East 26th Street.
29. Special One-Day Wine Licenses for The History Club, 758 South Phillips Avenue, for
events on August 7, 28, and 29, 2024.
30. Special One Day Liquor License for Downtown Sioux Falls Inc, to be operated at the
riverfront from 6th Street to 8th Street, including Raven Industries riverfront
amphitheater & parking lot (205 E. 6th St); the pedestrian bridge at Arc of Dreams;
River Greenway and Amphitheater, Cherapa Place & Sioux Falls Area Community
Foundation parking lot to North Reid Street, North Reid Street at Cherapa Place to 6th
Street for the Riverfest on August 17, 2024.
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE SECOND READINGS
31. 2nd Reading: Deferred from the Meeting of Tuesday, July 2, 2024; 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
Background & Objective: The purpose of this rezone is to allow the development of
high density apartments.
32. 2nd Reading: Deferred from the Meeting of Tuesday, July 2, 2024; 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
Background & Objective: The purpose of this rezone is to match the zoning to the
north and combine property as a residential yard.
33. 2nd Reading: Deferred from the Meeting of Tuesday, July 2, 2024; 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
Background & Objective: The purpose of this rezone for new industrial development
and drainage adjacent to the existing land of Foundation Park North.
34. 2nd Reading: Deferred from the Meeting of Tuesday, July 2, 2024; 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
Background & Objective: The purpose of this rezone is to allow for the construction of
townhomes utilizing the AD4 form.
35. 2nd Reading: Deferred from the Meeting of Tuesday, July 2, 2024; 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
Background & Objective: The purpose of this rezone is to match the existing use as a
public park.
36. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY UPDATING THE WATER
DISTRIBUTION PLATTING FEE INFORMATION IN SECTION 51.065 OF CHAPTER
51: UTILITY RATES AND CHARGES, SUBCHAPTER, WATER DISTRIBUTION
PLATTING FEE.
Sponsor: Mayor
Background & Objective: Platting fee Ordinance updates, cleaning up non-
substantive changes and updating to allow for more flexibility in areas outside of Tier I
and Tier II. Water distribution platting fee revenue verbiage being removed to reduce
confusion.
37. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY UPDATING THE ARTERIAL STREET
PLATTING FEE INFORMATION IN SECTION 96.220 OF CHAPTER 96: STREETS
AND SIDEWALKS, SUBCHAPTER, ARTERIAL STREET PLATTING FEE.
Sponsor: Mayor
Background & Objective: Amending Ordinance for non-substantive changes.
Updating verbiage to allow for more flexibility in areas outside of Tier I and Tier II.
Removed Arterial street platting fee revenues not spent verbiage to reduce confusion.
38. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY UPDATING THE RECOVERY OF
COST OF THE STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM IN SECTION 51.118 OF CHAPTER 51:
UTILITY RATES AND CHARGES, SUBCHAPTER, STORM WATER DRAINAGE
SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT COST RECOVERY.
Sponsor: Mayor
Background & Objective: Update Ordinance to clean up non-substantive changes.
Allow for more flexibility for platting fees in areas outside of Tier I and Tier II.
ORDINANCE FIRST READINGS
39. 1st Reading: Deferred from the meeting of Tuesday, July 2, 2024; AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, APPROVING AN ACCESS AGREEMENT AND
EASEMENT.
Recommendation: Set a date of 2nd Reading for Wednesday, August 7, 2024.
Sponsor: Mayor
Background & Objective: It is an easement granted as a perpetual unobstructed
access in favor of Northwestern Bell Tract 1.
40. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ANNUAL RATE INCREASE
PURSUANT TO THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR GROUND AMBULANCE
SERVICE FOR THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS WITH PARAMEDICS LOGISTICS
SOUTH DAKOTA, LLC.
Recommendation: Set a date of 2nd Reading for Wednesday, August 7, 2024.
Sponsor: Mayor
Background & Objective: The agreement between the City of Sioux Falls and PCEMS
stipulates how ambulance service rates, or fees, will be set and specifies that the annual
fee increase will be greater of 3% or the consumer price index for any given year.
HEARINGS AND RESOLUTIONS
41. Deferred from the Meeting of Tuesday, June 18, 2024; A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY OF SIOUX FALLS APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAN OF FOUNDATION
PARK NORTH ADDITION EXPANSION (19668-2024). The Planning Commission
recommends approval (4-0).
Private Applicant(s): Sayre Associates – Paul Korn
Background & Objective: The purpose of this preliminary subdivision plan is to allow
for a new industrial development. This plan is associated with the rezoning case REZ-
019669-2024.
42. A RESOLUTION ADVISING AND GIVING CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF
MEMBERS OF VARIOUS CITIZEN BOARDS.
Sponsor: Mayor
Background & Objective: The resolution appoints/reappoints members to the:
Accessible Housing Advisory Board, Board of Museum Trustees, Experience Sioux
Falls Business Improvement District (BID), Regional
Emergency Medical Services Authority (REMSA), Sioux Falls Development
Foundation, and Zoning Board of Adjustment.
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