City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingSioux Falls, SD · August 7, 2024
Minutes
MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting (Revised 8/6/24)
Wednesday, August 7, 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 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, Council
Member Ryan Spellerberg, Mayor Paul TenHaken
Absent: None
2. INVOCATION
Pastor Phil Tripp, Sunnycrest Redeemed Ministries
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
Councilor Curt Soehl requested Consent Agenda 6, Sub-Item 6, 24-4207: Consultant
agreement for the valuation of available aquatic and recreation assets for fundraising
opportunities be pulled and placed on the Regular Agenda for discussion.
A motion was made by Council Member Soehl and seconded by Council Member
Merkouris to approve the Consent Agenda.
Roll call vote to approve. 8 Yes: Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole, Merkouris, Sigette,
Soehl, Spellerberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Informational Meeting of Tuesday, July 16, 2024
City Council Meeting of Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Informational Meeting of Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Joint City Council / Minnehaha County Commission Meeting of Tuesday, July 23,
2024
Special City Council Meeting of Tuesday, July 25, 2024
Special City Council Meeting of Tuesday, July 25, 2024
COMMUNICATIONS
6. Approval of contracts/agreements over $100K on the memorandum dated August 2,
2024.
A motion was made by Council Member Soehl and seconded by Council Member
Barranco to approve Sub-Item 6.
A motion was made by Council Member Soehl and seconded by Council Member
Sigette to defer Sub-Item 6 to the City Council Meeting of Tuesday, September 17,
2024.
Roll call vote to defer. 8 Yes: Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole, Merkouris, Sigette,
Soehl, Spellerberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
7. Approval of a request pursuant to SDCL 35-1-5.5 from the Madsen Family Reunion to
consume, but not sell, alcoholic beverages at the Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum, 1900 S.
Perry Pl., on August 14, 2024.
8. Approval of a request pursuant to SDCL 35-1-5.5 from Corttni Woehl to consume, but
not sell, alcoholic beverages at Michael's, 1600 S. Marion Road, on August 28, 2024.
APPLICATIONS
9. Special One-Day Liquor Licenses for T Slat Inc., to be operated at 504 North Phillips
Avenue, for events on August 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16 & 17, 2024.
10. Special One-Day Liquor Licenses for Midwest Capital LLC to be operated at 301 South
Thompson Avenue, for events on August 25 and September 14, 2024.
The City Council concurs with the Minnehaha County Commission's recommendation for
approval of the following abatements:
11. Parcel #27217, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $213.65. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
12. Parcel #28818, for 2022 property taxes in the amount of $1,226.41. Reason: The
property is exempt from the tax.
13. Parcel #28818, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $3,834.46. Reason: The
property is exempt from the tax.
14. Parcel #29634, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $1,695.42. Reason: The
property is exempt from the tax.
15. Parcel #29838, for 2022 property taxes in the amount of $1,901.30. Reason: The
property is exempt from the tax.
16. Parcel #29838, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $2,004.34. Reason: The
property is exempt from the tax.
17. Parcel #29844, for 2022 property taxes in the amount of $569.81. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
18. Parcel #29844, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $1,029.12. Reason: The
property is exempt from the tax.
19. Parcel #29845, for 2022 property taxes in the amount of $578.84. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
20. Parcel #29845, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $1,818.65. Reason: The
property is exempt from the tax.
21. Parcel #30332, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $817.35. Reason: Applicant
qualifies for exemption under SDCL 10-4-40 & 10-4-41 (Disabled Veteran).
22. Parcel #32092, for 2022 property taxes in the amount of $103.29. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
23. Parcel #32092, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $129.32. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
24. Parcel #32093, for 2022 property taxes in the amount of $202.82. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
25. Parcel #32093, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $255.04. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
26. Parcel #32567, for 2022 property taxes in the amount of $37.27. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
27. Parcel #32567, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $70.04. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
28. Parcel #38922, for 2022 property taxes in the amount of $223.72. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
29. Parcel #38922, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $526.24. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
30. Parcel #38923, for 2022 property taxes in the amount of $279.20. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
31. Parcel #38923, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $630.40. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
32. Parcel #39198, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $1,127.18. Reason: The
property is exempt from the tax.
33. Parcel #40780, for 2022 property taxes in the amount of $536.26. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
34. Parcel #40780, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $1,927.12. Reason: The
property is exempt from the tax.
35. Parcel #42334, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $1,232.06. Reason: The
property is exempt from the tax.
36. Parcel #45123, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $106.86. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
37. Parcel #46209, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $1,241.48. Reason: The
property is exempt from the tax.
38. Parcel #47716, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $414.23. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
39. Parcel #48119, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $1,520.93. Reason: The
property is exempt from the tax.
40. Parcel #50507, for 2022 property taxes in the amount of $76.57. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
41. Parcel #50507, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $154.46. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
42. Parcel #52517, for 2022 property taxes in the amount of $1,735.57. Reason: The
property is exempt from the tax.
43. Parcel #52517, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $1,878.62. Reason: The
property is exempt from the tax.
44. Parcel #75432, for 2022 property taxes in the amount of $100.59. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
45. Parcel #75432, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $226.30. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
46. Parcel #77999, for 2022 property taxes in the amount of $379.12. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
47. Parcel #77999, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $1,596.64. Reason: The
property is exempt from the tax.
48. Parcel #84962, for 2022 property taxes in the amount of $68.21. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
49. Parcel #84962, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $256.84. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
50. Parcel #93008, for 2022 property taxes in the amount of $229.86. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
51. Parcel #93008, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $258.62. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
52. Parcel #93009, for 2022 property taxes in the amount of $229.86. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
53. Parcel #93009, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $258.62. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
NOTICE OF HEARINGS
54. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 13, 2024. NOTICE OF INTENT TO
TRANSFER PROPERTY.
Sponsor: Mayor
55. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 20, 2024. New 2024-25 Retail Malt
Beverage License for Neon Casino, 1029 North Minnesota Avenue.
56. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 20, 2024. New 2024-25 Retail Malt
Beverage License for Black Fork Farms, 401 East 8th Street, Suites 126 & 128.
57. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 20, 2024. New 2024-25 Retail Malt
Beverage License for 5 Oaks, 480 East 69th Street.
58. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Transfer of 2024-25 Retail Malt
Beverage License, with video lottery placement, from Philip Verschoor, Phil’s Corner,
106 South Indiana Avenue, to Has Beens LLC, Phil’s Corner, 106 South Indiana
Avenue.
59. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Transfer of 2024-25 Retail Malt
Beverage License, with video lottery placement, from Connexions, 5409 West 41st
Street #5411, to Connexions, 1813 South Marion Road, Suite 101.
60. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 20, 2024. New 2025 Retail Wine License
for Connexions, 1813 South Marion Road, Suite 101.
61. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Transfer of 2024-25 Retail Malt
Beverage License, with video lottery placement, from Connexions Plus, 5415 West 41st
Street, to Connexions Plus, 1813 South Marion Road, Suite 102.
62. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 20, 2024. New 2025 Retail Wine License
for Connexions Plus, 1813 South Marion Road, Suite 102.
63. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Transfer of 2024-25 Retail Malt
Beverage License, including video lottery placement, from Falls Casino, 3505 East 10th
Street, Suite 1, to Big Al’s Casino 3, 4701 East Arrowhead Parkway, Suite 101.
64. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Special One-Day Malt Beverage
License for Christ the King School, 1801 South Lake Avenue, for a social event on
September 14, 2024.
65. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 20, 2024. A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
DECLARING THE NECESSITY TO GRADE, GRAVEL, CONSTRUCT CURB AND
GUTTER, CONSTRUCT SIDEWALK, STORM SEWER, ASPHALT SURFACING,
CONCRETE SURFACING, WATER, AND STREETLIGHTS ON E. 6TH STREET, AND
ASSESSING THE COST TO EACH LOT OR TRACT OF LAND BENEFITING
THEREBY.
Sponsor: Mayor
REGULAR AGENDA
66. APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Soehl and seconded by Council Member
Barranco to approve the Regular Agenda.
Roll call vote to approve. 8 Yes: Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole, Merkouris, Sigette,
Soehl, Spellerberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
Item 6, Sub-Item 6 was heard at this time. See item for action taken.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
67. New 2024 Retail Wine License and New 2024-25 Retail Malt Beverage License for Ellie
Stone Bride, 601 West 86th Street, Suite 121.
68. New 2024 Retail Wine License and New 2024-25 Retail Malt Beverage License for
Legacy Nails, 3709 West 41st Street, Suite 4.
69. 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.
70. 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.
71. 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.
72. 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.
73. 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.
A motion was made by Council Member Soehl and seconded by Council Member
Barranco to approve Items 67 - 73.
Roll call vote to approve. 8 Yes: Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole, Merkouris, Sigette,
Soehl, Spellerberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE SECOND READINGS
74. 2nd Reading: 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 adopt Ordinance No. 66-24.
Roll call vote to adopt. 8 Yes: Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole, Merkouris, Sigette,
Soehl, Spellerberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
75. 2nd 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
Spellerberg to adopt Ordinance No. 65-24.
Roll call vote to adopt. 8 Yes: Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole, Merkouris, Sigette,
Soehl, Spellerberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
ORDINANCE FIRST READINGS
76. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING
PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF LEBRIDGE ST. AND WEST OF RATELIFF AVE.
FROM THE LW LIVE-WORK DISTRICT TO THE RD-2 TOWNHOME RESIDENTIAL—
SUBURBAN DISTRICT, NO. 19800-2024, 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
Thomason to set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, August 13, 2024 for Item 76.
Roll call vote to set a date of 2nd Reading. 8 Yes: Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole,
Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl, Spellerberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
77. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4904 E. 10TH ST. FROM THE I-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICT TO THE C-2 COMMERCIAL—NEIGHBORHOOD AND STREETCAR
DISTRICT, NO. 19717-2024, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE
CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The Planning Commission recommends approval (4-0).
Private Applicant(s): Willadsen Lund Engineering - Troy Luettel
A motion was made by Council Member Soehl and seconded by Council Member
Merkouris to set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, August 13, 2024 for Item 77.
Roll call vote to set a date of 2nd Reading. 8 Yes: Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole,
Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl, Spellerberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
78. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, APPROVING
ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES OF REAL PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT.
Sponsor: Mayor
A motion was made by Council Member Barranco and seconded by Council Member
Basye to set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, August 13, 2024 for Item 78.
Roll call vote to set a date of 2nd Reading. 8 Yes: Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole,
Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl, Spellerberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
79. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY REVISING CHAPTER 95: PARKS AND
RECREATION, SUBCHAPTER FEES.
Sponsor: Mayor
A motion was made by Council Member Thomason and seconded by Council Member
Spellerberg to set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, August 13, 2024 for Item 79.
Roll call vote to set a date of 2nd Reading. 8 Yes: Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole,
Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl, Spellerberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
80. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING
CHAPTER 30: CITY COUNCIL, SUBCHAPTER: ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURE,
SECTION 30.015, ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL; TIME LIMIT.
Sponsors: Council Members Cole and Barranco
A motion was made by Council Member Spellerberg and seconded by Council Member
Cole to set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, August 13, 2024 for Item 80.
Roll call vote to set a date of 2nd Reading. 8 Yes: Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole,
Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl, Spellerberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
81. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY AMENDING CHAPTER 110: LICENSES,
SUBCHAPTER: FEE SCHEDULE.
Sponsors: Council Members Barranco and Basye
A motion was made by Council Member Barranco and seconded by Council Member
Basye to set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, August 13, 2024 for Item 81.
Roll call vote to set a date of 2nd Reading. 8 Yes: Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole,
Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl, Spellerberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
82. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY REVISING CHAPTER 95: PARKS AND
RECREATION, SUBCHAPTER FEES.
Sponsors: Council Members Cole and Thomason
A motion was made by Council Member Cole and seconded by Council Member
Thomason to set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, August 20, 2024 for Item 82.
Roll call vote to set a date of 2nd Reading. 8 Yes: Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole,
Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl, Spellerberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
HEARINGS AND RESOLUTIONS
83. A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CANDIDACY OF DAVE PFEIFLE FOR A
POSITION ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC
ASSURANCE ALLIANCE (SDPAA).
Sponsors: Council Members Soehl and Merkouris
A motion was made by Council Member Soehl and seconded by Council Member
Merkouris to adopt Resolution No. 76-24.
Roll call vote to adopt. 8 Yes: Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole, Merkouris, Sigette,
Soehl, Spellerberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 76-24
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CANDIDACY OF DAVE PFEIFLE FOR A
POSITION ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC
ASSURANCE ALLIANCE (SDPAA).
WHEREAS, the City of Sioux Falls is a charter Member of the SDPAA, which is a risk-
sharing pool composed of local public agencies throughout South Dakota; and
WHEREAS, the City of Sioux Falls Director of Human Resources Bill O’Toole currently
holds a position on the Board of Directors of the SDPAA, whose term is soon to expire;
O’Toole does not wish to seek reelection; and
WHEREAS, the City of Sioux Falls appointed Dave Pfeifle as City Attorney; Pfeifle is
willing and able to serve on the Board of Directors of the SDPAA; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Sioux Falls to maintain representation
on the Board of Directors of the SDPAA; and
WHEREAS, the SDPAA board member eligibility rules require the candidacy of an
appointed official to be supported by a resolution of the governing board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
That the City Council hereby supports the candidacy of City Attorney Dave Pfeifle for a
position on the Board of Directors of the SDPAA.
Date adopted: 08/07/24 .
Paul TenHaken, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jermery J. Washington, City Clerk
84. HEARING TO DETERMINE THERE IS NO FEASIBLE AND PRUDENT
ALTERNATIVE TO THE PROPOSAL TO DEMOLISH 1005, 1023, 1027 S. DAKOTA
AVE., AND 414 W. 19TH ST. IN THE SHERMAN HISTORIC DISTRICT BASED UPON
THE CONSIDERATION OF ALL RELEVANT FACTORS, AND THAT THE PROGRAM
INCLUDES ALL POSSIBLE PLANNING TO MINIMIZE HARM TO THE HISTORIC
PROPERTY RESULTING FROM SUCH USE.
Sponsor: Mayor
A motion was made by Council Member Soehl and seconded by Council Member
Sigette to approve Item 84.
Roll call vote to approve. 8 Yes: Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole, Merkouris, Sigette,
Soehl, Spellerberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
85. MOTION AUTHORIZING THE PROPOSAL TO DEMOLISHING HOMES AT 1005,
1023, 1027 S. DAKOTA AVE., AND 414 W. 19TH ST. IN THE SHERMAN HISTORIC
DISTRICT AND THE ISSUANCE OF ANY RELATED PERMIT BASED UPON THE
CONSIDERATION OF ALL RELEVANT FACTORS, AND THAT THERE IS NO
FEASIBLE AND PRUDENT ALTERNATIVE TO THE PROPOSAL AND THE
PROGRAM INCLUDES ALL POSSIBLE PLANNING TO MINIMIZE HARM TO THE
HISTORIC PROPERTY RESULTING FROM SUCH USE.
Sponsor: Mayor
A motion was made by Council Member Merkouris and seconded by Council Member
Thomason to defer Item 85 to the City Council Meeting of August 20, 2024.
Roll call vote to defer. 8 Yes: Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole, Merkouris, Sigette,
Soehl, Spellerberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
86. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SIOUX FALLS CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE TO
PREPARE WRITTEN FINDINGS CONSISTENT WITH THE MAJORITY VOTE ON
THE ABOVE MOTION FOR DISCUSSION, REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE CITY
COUNCIL.
Sponsor: Mayor
A motion was made by Council Member Thomason and seconded by Council Member
Basye to approve Item 86.
Roll call vote to approve. 8 Yes: Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole, Merkouris, Sigette,
Soehl, Spellerberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
87. A MOTION TO APPROVE THE BUDGET ANALYST JOB DESCRIPTION.
Sponsors: Council Members Merkouris and Soehl
A motion was made by Council Member Merkouris and seconded by Council Member
Soehl to approve Item 87.
Roll call vote to approve. 8 Yes: Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole, Merkouris, Sigette,
Soehl, Spellerberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
88. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, RESCHEDULING AND
POSTPONING THE BUSINESS OF THE CITY FOR EVENTS IN 2025.
Sponsors: Council Members Soehl and Merkouris
A motion was made by Council Member Soehl and seconded by Council Member
Sigette to adopt Resolution No. 77-24.
Roll call vote to adopt. 8 Yes: Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole, Merkouris, Sigette,
Soehl, Spellerberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 77-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, RESCHEDULING AND
POSTPONING THE BUSINESS OF THE CITY FOR EVENTS IN 2025.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
That the business to be conducted at the City Council meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. on
Tuesday, February 4, 2025, will be rescheduled to 6 p.m., Monday, February 3, 2025,
as it conflicts with the Municipal Government Day in Pierre, SD.
That the business to be conducted at the City Council meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. on
Tuesday, August 5, 2025, will be rescheduled to 6 p.m., Wednesday, August 6, 2025,
as it conflicts with National Night Out activities.
That the business to be conducted at the City Council meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. on
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, will be rescheduled to 6 p.m., Wednesday, October 15,
2025, as it conflicts with the Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting.
The corresponding Informational Meetings or Budget Hearings may also be
rescheduled.
Date adopted: 08/07/24 .
Paul TenHaken, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jermery J. Washington, City Clerk
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)
89. NOTICE OF TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATIONS ON THE MEMORANDUM DATED:
July 31, 2024.
NEW BUSINESS
There was none.
GENERAL PUBLIC INPUT
Mayor Paul TenHaken passed the gavel to Councilor Curt Soehl at this time.
Councilor Curt Soehl passed the gavel back to Mayor Paul TenHaken at this time.
Mike Zitterich spoke about the Second Penny Sales Tax.
Chester Deyoung spoke about recent meetings that he attended, regarding Grant
Street, which involved City officials and staff.
Phyllis Arends spoke about Empire Mental Health Support and VIA bus services.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Council Member Sigette and seconded by Council Member
Basye to adjourn at 7:35 p.m.
Voice vote to adjourn. 8 Yes: Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole, Merkouris, Sigette,
Soehl, Spellerberg; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed.
Denise D. Tucker, MMC, Assistant City Clerk
Agenda
AGENDA
Regular City Council Meeting (Revised 8/6/24 at 3:30 p.m.)
Wednesday, August 7, 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 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
Council Member Ryan Spellerberg
Mayor Paul TenHaken
2. INVOCATION
Pastor Phil Tripp, Sunnycrest Redeemed Ministries
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Informational Meeting of Tuesday, July 16, 2024
City Council Meeting of Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Informational Meeting of Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Joint City Council / Minnehaha County Commission Meeting of Tuesday, July 23,
2024
Special City Council Meeting of Tuesday, July 25, 2024
Special City Council Meeting of Tuesday, July 25, 2024
COMMUNICATIONS
6. Approval of contracts/agreements over $100K on the memorandum dated August 2,
2024.
7. Approval of a request pursuant to SDCL 35-1-5.5 from the Madsen Family Reunion to
consume, but not sell, alcoholic beverages at the Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum, 1900 S.
Perry Pl., on August 14, 2024.
8. Approval of a request pursuant to SDCL 35-1-5.5 from Corttni Woehl to consume, but
not sell, alcoholic beverages at Michael's, 1600 S. Marion Road, on August 28, 2024.
APPLICATIONS
9. Special One-Day Liquor Licenses for T Slat Inc., to be operated at 504 North Phillips
Avenue, for events on August 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16 & 17, 2024.
10. Special One-Day Liquor Licenses for Midwest Capital LLC to be operated at 301 South
Thompson Avenue, for events on August 25 and September 14, 2024.
The City Council concurs with the Minnehaha County Commission's recommendation for
approval of the following abatements:
11. Parcel #27217, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $213.65. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
12. Parcel #28818, for 2022 property taxes in the amount of $1,226.41. Reason: The
property is exempt from the tax.
13. Parcel #28818, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $3,834.46. Reason: The
property is exempt from the tax.
14. Parcel #29634, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $1,695.42. Reason: The
property is exempt from the tax.
15. Parcel #29838, for 2022 property taxes in the amount of $1,901.30. Reason: The
property is exempt from the tax.
16. Parcel #29838, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $2,004.34. Reason: The
property is exempt from the tax.
17. Parcel #29844, for 2022 property taxes in the amount of $569.81. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
18. Parcel #29844, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $1,029.12. Reason: The
property is exempt from the tax.
19. Parcel #29845, for 2022 property taxes in the amount of $578.84. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
20. Parcel #29845, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $1,818.65. Reason: The
property is exempt from the tax.
21. Parcel #30332, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $817.35. Reason: Applicant
qualifies for exemption under SDCL 10-4-40 & 10-4-41 (Disabled Veteran).
22. Parcel #32092, for 2022 property taxes in the amount of $103.29. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
23. Parcel #32092, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $129.32. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
24. Parcel #32093, for 2022 property taxes in the amount of $202.82. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
25. Parcel #32093, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $255.04. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
26. Parcel #32567, for 2022 property taxes in the amount of $37.27. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
27. Parcel #32567, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $70.04. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
28. Parcel #38922, for 2022 property taxes in the amount of $223.72. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
29. Parcel #38922, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $526.24. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
30. Parcel #38923, for 2022 property taxes in the amount of $279.20. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
31. Parcel #38923, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $630.40. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
32. Parcel #39198, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $1,127.18. Reason: The
property is exempt from the tax.
33. Parcel #40780, for 2022 property taxes in the amount of $536.26. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
34. Parcel #40780, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $1,927.12. Reason: The
property is exempt from the tax.
35. Parcel #42334, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $1,232.06. Reason: The
property is exempt from the tax.
36. Parcel #45123, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $106.86. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
37. Parcel #46209, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $1,241.48. Reason: The
property is exempt from the tax.
38. Parcel #47716, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $414.23. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
39. Parcel #48119, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $1,520.93. Reason: The
property is exempt from the tax.
40. Parcel #50507, for 2022 property taxes in the amount of $76.57. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
41. Parcel #50507, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $154.46. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
42. Parcel #52517, for 2022 property taxes in the amount of $1,735.57. Reason: The
property is exempt from the tax.
43. Parcel #52517, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $1,878.62. Reason: The
property is exempt from the tax.
44. Parcel #75432, for 2022 property taxes in the amount of $100.59. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
45. Parcel #75432, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $226.30. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
46. Parcel #77999, for 2022 property taxes in the amount of $379.12. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
47. Parcel #77999, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $1,596.64. Reason: The
property is exempt from the tax.
48. Parcel #84962, for 2022 property taxes in the amount of $68.21. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
49. Parcel #84962, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $256.84. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
50. Parcel #93008, for 2022 property taxes in the amount of $229.86. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
51. Parcel #93008, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $258.62. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
52. Parcel #93009, for 2022 property taxes in the amount of $229.86. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
53. Parcel #93009, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $258.62. Reason: The property
is exempt from the tax.
NOTICE OF HEARINGS
54. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 13, 2024. NOTICE OF INTENT TO
TRANSFER PROPERTY.
Sponsor: Mayor
Background & Objective: Transferring tower site and equipment at West Baltic Tower
Site to Minnehaha County for emergency communications.
55. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 20, 2024. New 2024-25 Retail Malt
Beverage License for Neon Casino, 1029 North Minnesota Avenue.
56. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 20, 2024. New 2024-25 Retail Malt
Beverage License for Black Fork Farms, 401 East 8th Street, Suites 126 & 128.
57. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 20, 2024. New 2024-25 Retail Malt
Beverage License for 5 Oaks, 480 East 69th Street.
58. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Transfer of 2024-25 Retail Malt
Beverage License, with video lottery placement, from Philip Verschoor, Phil’s Corner,
106 South Indiana Avenue, to Has Beens LLC, Phil’s Corner, 106 South Indiana
Avenue.
59. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Transfer of 2024-25 Retail Malt
Beverage License, with video lottery placement, from Connexions, 5409 West 41st
Street #5411, to Connexions, 1813 South Marion Road, Suite 101.
60. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 20, 2024. New 2025 Retail Wine License
for Connexions, 1813 South Marion Road, Suite 101.
61. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Transfer of 2024-25 Retail Malt
Beverage License, with video lottery placement, from Connexions Plus, 5415 West 41st
Street, to Connexions Plus, 1813 South Marion Road, Suite 102.
62. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 20, 2024. New 2025 Retail Wine License
for Connexions Plus, 1813 South Marion Road, Suite 102.
63. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Transfer of 2024-25 Retail Malt
Beverage License, including video lottery placement, from Falls Casino, 3505 East 10th
Street, Suite 1, to Big Al’s Casino 3, 4701 East Arrowhead Parkway, Suite 101.
64. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Special One-Day Malt Beverage
License for Christ the King School, 1801 South Lake Avenue, for a social event on
September 14, 2024.
65. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 20, 2024. A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
DECLARING THE NECESSITY TO GRADE, GRAVEL, CONSTRUCT CURB AND
GUTTER, CONSTRUCT SIDEWALK, STORM SEWER, ASPHALT SURFACING,
CONCRETE SURFACING, WATER, AND STREETLIGHTS ON E. 6TH STREET, AND
ASSESSING THE COST TO EACH LOT OR TRACT OF LAND BENEFITING
THEREBY.
Sponsor: Mayor
Background & Objective: This resolution of necessity is for the construction of 6th
Street from Foss Avenue to Veterans Parkway. 6th Street is a collector street and will be
bid by the City and jointly funded by adjacent property owners for their portion of the
costs.
REGULAR AGENDA
66. APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR AGENDA
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
67. New 2024 Retail Wine License and New 2024-25 Retail Malt Beverage License for Ellie
Stone Bride, 601 West 86th Street, Suite 121.
68. New 2024 Retail Wine License and New 2024-25 Retail Malt Beverage License for
Legacy Nails, 3709 West 41st Street, Suite 4.
69. 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.
70. 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.
71. 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.
72. 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.
73. 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.
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE SECOND READINGS
74. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, APPROVING
AN ACCESS AGREEMENT AND EASEMENT.
Sponsor: Mayor
Background & Objective: It is an easement granted as a perpetual unobstructed
access in favor of Northwestern Bell Tract 1.
75. 2nd 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
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.
ORDINANCE FIRST READINGS
76. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING
PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF LEBRIDGE ST. AND WEST OF RATELIFF AVE.
FROM THE LW LIVE-WORK DISTRICT TO THE RD-2 TOWNHOME RESIDENTIAL—
SUBURBAN DISTRICT, NO. 19800-2024, 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, August 13, 2024.
Private Applicant(s): Empire Companies – Brady Hyde
Background & Objective: To allow for the construction of for sale townhomes.
77. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4904 E. 10TH ST. FROM THE I-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICT TO THE C-2 COMMERCIAL—NEIGHBORHOOD AND STREETCAR
DISTRICT, NO. 19717-2024, 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, August 13, 2024.
Private Applicant(s): Willadsen Lund Engineering - Troy Luettel
Background & Objective: Future commercial development on an undeveloped site and
to match surrounding zoning.
78. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, APPROVING
ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES OF REAL PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT.
Recommendation: Set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, August 13, 2024.
Sponsor: Mayor
Background & Objective: Transferring tower sites and equipment to Minnehaha
County for emergency communications.
79. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY REVISING CHAPTER 95: PARKS AND
RECREATION, SUBCHAPTER FEES.
Recommendation: Set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, August 13, 2024.
Sponsor: Mayor
Background & Objective: Amending definitions and fees to introduce rates for
recreation center
located at 8701 West 32nd Street.
80. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING
CHAPTER 30: CITY COUNCIL, SUBCHAPTER: ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURE,
SECTION 30.015, ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL; TIME LIMIT.
Recommendation: Set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, August 13, 2024.
Sponsors: Council Members Cole and Barranco
Background & Objective: The proposed ordinance would allow an applicant to rebut
prior public input who has a quasi-judicial or rezone request before the City Council.
81. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY AMENDING CHAPTER 110: LICENSES,
SUBCHAPTER: FEE SCHEDULE.
Recommendation: Set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, August 13, 2024.
Sponsors: Council Members Barranco and Basye
Background & Objective: The proposed ordinance would repeal the annual auctioneer
license.
82. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY REVISING CHAPTER 95: PARKS AND
RECREATION, SUBCHAPTER FEES.
Recommendation: Set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, August 20, 2024.
Sponsors: Council Members Cole and Thomason
Background & Objective: The proposed ordinance would allow beekeeping at the Zoo.
HEARINGS AND RESOLUTIONS
83. A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CANDIDACY OF DAVE PFEIFLE FOR A
POSITION ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC
ASSURANCE ALLIANCE (SDPAA).
Sponsors: Council Members Soehl and Merkouris
Background & Objective: The City of Sioux Falls is a charter Member of the South
Dakota Public Assurance Alliance, a liability and property risk sharing pool consisting of
most of the local governments in South Dakota. The SDPAA governing documents
require a resolution of support from an SDPAA Member’s governing body for someone
from that entity to be eligible to run for a seat on the SDPAA Board of Directors. This
resolution will allow the named employee from the City of Sioux Falls to run for a Board
seat during the SDPAA’s annual membership meeting held this October.
84. HEARING TO DETERMINE THERE IS NO FEASIBLE AND PRUDENT
ALTERNATIVE TO THE PROPOSAL TO DEMOLISH 1005, 1023, 1027 S. DAKOTA
AVE., AND 414 W. 19TH ST. IN THE SHERMAN HISTORIC DISTRICT BASED UPON
THE CONSIDERATION OF ALL RELEVANT FACTORS, AND THAT THE PROGRAM
INCLUDES ALL POSSIBLE PLANNING TO MINIMIZE HARM TO THE HISTORIC
PROPERTY RESULTING FROM SUCH USE.
Sponsor: Mayor
Background & Objective: REQUEST TO DEMOLISH THE FOUR HOMES IN THE
SHERMAN HISTORIC DISTRICT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF TRE MINISTRIES.
ON JUNE 12, 2024 THE BOHP APPROVED THE REQUEST TO DEMOLISH THE
DILAPIDATED HOMES AT 1005, 1023, 1027 S. DAKOTA AVENUE, AND 414 W.
19TH STREET. THE SHPO DISAGREED WITH THE BOARD'S DECISION AND
ACCORDING TO THE CITY AND SHPO'S MOA, THE CITY COUNCIL CAN MAKE
THE FINAL DETERMINATION WHETHER OR NOT TO APPROVE THE
DEMOLITION.
85. MOTION AUTHORIZING THE PROPOSAL TO DEMOLISHING HOMES AT 1005,
1023, 1027 S. DAKOTA AVE., AND 414 W. 19TH ST. IN THE SHERMAN HISTORIC
DISTRICT AND THE ISSUANCE OF ANY RELATED PERMIT BASED UPON THE
CONSIDERATION OF ALL RELEVANT FACTORS, AND THAT THERE IS NO
FEASIBLE AND PRUDENT ALTERNATIVE TO THE PROPOSAL AND THE
PROGRAM INCLUDES ALL POSSIBLE PLANNING TO MINIMIZE HARM TO THE
HISTORIC PROPERTY RESULTING FROM SUCH USE.
Sponsor: Mayor
Background & Objective: REQUEST TO DEMOLISH THE FOUR HOMES IN THE
SHERMAN HISTORIC DISTRICT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF TRE MINISTRIES.
ON JUNE 12, 2024 THE BOHP APPROVED THE REQUEST TO DEMOLISH THE
DILAPIDATED HOMES AT 1005, 1023, 1027 S. DAKOTA AVENUE, AND 414 W.
19TH STREET. THE SHPO DISAGREED WITH THE BOARD'S DECISION AND
ACCORDING TO THE CITY AND SHPO'S MOA, THE CITY COUNCIL CAN MAKE
THE FINAL DETERMINATION WHETHER OR NOT TO APPROVE THE
DEMOLITION.
86. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SIOUX FALLS CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE TO
PREPARE WRITTEN FINDINGS CONSISTENT WITH THE MAJORITY VOTE ON
THE ABOVE MOTION FOR DISCUSSION, REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE CITY
COUNCIL.
Sponsor: Mayor
Background & Objective: REQUEST TO DEMOLISH THE FOUR HOMES IN THE
SHERMAN HISTORIC DISTRICT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF TRE MINISTRIES.
ON JUNE 12, 2024 THE BOHP APPROVED THE REQUEST TO DEMOLISH THE
DILAPIDATED HOMES AT 1005, 1023, 1027 S. DAKOTA AVENUE, AND 414 W.
19TH STREET. THE SHPO DISAGREED WITH THE BOARD'S DECISION AND
ACCORDING TO THE CITY AND SHPO'S MOA, THE CITY COUNCIL CAN MAKE
THE FINAL DETERMINATION WHETHER OR NOT TO APPROVE THE
DEMOLITION.
87. A MOTION TO APPROVE THE BUDGET ANALYST JOB DESCRIPTION.
Sponsors: Council Members Merkouris and Soehl
Background & Objective: This motion approves changes to the budget analyst job
description and this position’s immediate supervisor.
88. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, RESCHEDULING AND
POSTPONING THE BUSINESS OF THE CITY FOR EVENTS IN 2025.
Sponsors: Council Members Soehl and Merkouris
Background & Objective: There are three events being held in 2025 that conflict with
some of the regularly scheduled Council Meeting dates. City Ordinance Section
30.001(d) requires the Council to pass a resolution changing any meeting date
prescribed by Section 30.001(b).
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)
89. NOTICE OF TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATIONS ON THE MEMORANDUM DATED:
July 31, 2024.
NEW BUSINESS
GENERAL PUBLIC INPUT
ADJOURNMENT
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CONTACT THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE AT (605) 367-8080 (VOICE) OR (605) 367-7039 (TDD) TWO (2) BUSINESS DAYS IN
ADVANCE OF THE MEETING.
WHEN THE CITY COUNCIL WILL ACT AS A DECISION-MAKER ON AN UPCOMING MATTER INVOLVING A LICENSE OR A
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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