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Regular Meeting

Sioux Falls, SD · August 7, 2024

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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 UPON REQUEST, ACCOMMODATIONS FOR MEETINGS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. PLEASE 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. MEETINGS ARE BROADCAST LIVE AND RECORDED. GO TO WWW.SIOUXFALLS.GOV FOR MORE INFORMATION.

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