City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingSioux Falls, SD · October 8, 2024
Minutes
MINUTES
City Council Meeting
Tuesday, October 8, 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 Ryan Spellerberg, Council Member Miranda Basye, Council
Member Sarah Cole, Council Member Rich Merkouris, Council Member Jennifer
Sigette, Council Member Curt Soehl
Absent: Council Member Richard L. Thomason, Council Member David Barranco,
Mayor Paul TenHaken
2. INVOCATION
Pastor Quentin Beard, Lead Pastor, LifeChange Church
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Sigette and seconded by Council Member
Basye to approve the Consent Agenda.
Roll call vote to approve. 6 Yes: Spellerberg, Basye, Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl; 0
No: (None). Motion Passed.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Informational Meeting of Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Regular City Council Meeting of Tuesday, October 1, 2024
COMMUNICATIONS
6. Notice of Contracts/Agreements under $100K and Change Orders over $100K through
September 30, 2024.
7. Approval of contracts/agreements over $100K on the memorandum dated October 4,
2024.
8. Approval of a request pursuant to SDCL 35-1-5.5 from Ashley Menor and Cory Burkard
to consume, but not sell, alcoholic beverages at the Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum, 1900
S. Perry Pl., on November 16, 2024.
The City Council concurs with the Minnehaha County Commission's recommendation for
approval of the following abatements:
9. Parcel #30118, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $726.23. Reason: Applicant
qualifies for exemption under SDCL 10-4-40 & 10-4-41 (Disabled Veteran).
10. Parcel #83943, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $1,370.39. Reason: Applicant
qualifies for exemption under SDCL 10-4-40 & 10-4-41 (Disabled Veteran).
REGULAR AGENDA
11. APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR AGENDA
A motion was made by Council Member Cole and seconded by Council Member
Spellerberg to approve the Regular Agenda.
Roll call vote to approve. 6 Yes: Spellerberg, Basye, Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl; 0
No: (None). Motion Passed.
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE SECOND READINGS
12. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY AMENDING CHAPTER 96:
STREETS AND SIDEWALKS, SUBCHAPTER: PERMIT FEES.
Sponsors: Council Members Spellerberg and Barranco
A motion was made by Council Member Spellerberg and seconded by Council Member
Cole to adopt Ordinance No. 91-24.
Roll call vote to adopt. 6 Yes: Spellerberg, Basye, Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl; 0
No: (None). Motion Passed.
HEARINGS AND RESOLUTIONS
13. A RESOLUTION ADVISING AND GIVING CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF
MEMBERS TO CERTAIN CITIZEN BOARDS.
Sponsor: Mayor
A motion was made by Council Member Cole and seconded by Council Member
Sigette to adopt Resolution No. 109-24.
Roll call vote to adopt. 6 Yes: Spellerberg, Basye, Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl; 0
No: (None). Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 109-24
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
Travis Ball Mechanical Board of Appeals Reappointed for a term
and Examiners from October 2024 to
October 2027.
Marten Christensen Mechanical Board of Appeal Reappointed to a term from
and Examiners October 2024 to October
2027.
Darrel Bartell Property Maintenance Board of Reappointed to a term from
Appeals October 2024 to October
2027.
Tony Erickson Property Maintenance Board of Reappointed to a term from
Appeals October 2024 to October
2027.
Date adopted: 10/08/24 .
Erica Beck for Paul TenHaken, Mayor
ATTEST:
Denise D. Tucker for Jermery J. Washington, City Clerk
14. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE THREE-YEAR AUDIT PLAN.
Sponsors: Council Members Barranco and Merkouris
A motion was made by Council Member Merkouris and seconded by Council Member
Basye to adopt Resolution No. 108-24.
Roll call vote to adopt. 6 Yes: Spellerberg, Basye, Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl; 0
No: (None). Motion Passed.
RESOLUTION NO. 108-24
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE THREE-YEAR AUDIT PLAN.
WHEREAS, the Audit Committee shall develop and recommend to the City Council for
approval an audit plan pursuant to Section 32.022 of the Code of Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the Audit Committee has developed such a plan for the ensuing years;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:
That the document attached to and part of this resolution, entitled Three-Year Audit
Plan, is hereby approved.
That Internal Audit is authorized to carry out the audits and other projects as described
in the Three-Year Audit Plan.
Date adopted: 10/08/24 .
Erica Beck for Paul TenHaken, Mayor
ATTEST:
Denise D. Tucker for Jermery J. Washington, City Clerk
NEW BUSINESS
There was none.
GENERAL PUBLIC INPUT
Chester Deyoung spoke about easements on his property, and his issues with the City
surrounding them.
David Zokaites spoke about abortion.
Tim Stanga spoke about the Riverline District and questioned the timeline regarding the
newly selected committee members.
Zachariah Rogers spoke about the lack of government transparency.
James Johnson told a story reflecting on how the City Council doesn't listen to its
constituents.
Catherine Riffle spoke about seeking restitution after police officers arrested someone
in her home and took several items, including $6,000 cash.
Steven Siano spoke about Israel.
Bruce Head spoke about the court system, filing a $2.5M lawsuit against the City of
Sioux Falls and some local judges, and plans to file a $5M lawsuit against the State of
South Dakota.
Sierra Broussard spoke about a retiring police officer, a recent murder in a park, Joe
Batcheller, and running for City Council.
Riggin Scheer spoke about the City Council not listening to the will of the people.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Council Member Merkouris and seconded by Council Member
Basye to adjourn at 6:50 p.m.
Voice vote to adjourn. 6 Yes: Spellerberg, Basye, Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl; 0
No: (None). Motion Passed.
Denise D. Tucker, MMC, Assistant City Clerk
Agenda
AGENDA
City Council Meeting
Tuesday, October 8, 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 Quentin Beard, Lead Pastor, LifeChange Church
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Informational Meeting of Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Regular City Council Meeting of Tuesday, October 1, 2024
COMMUNICATIONS
6. Notice of Contracts/Agreements under $100K and Change Orders over $100K through
September 30, 2024.
7. Approval of contracts/agreements over $100K on the memorandum dated October 4,
2024.
8. Approval of a request pursuant to SDCL 35-1-5.5 from Ashley Menor and Cory Burkard
to consume, but not sell, alcoholic beverages at the Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum, 1900
S. Perry Pl., on November 16, 2024.
The City Council concurs with the Minnehaha County Commission's recommendation for
approval of the following abatements:
9. Parcel #30118, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $726.23. Reason: Applicant
qualifies for exemption under SDCL 10-4-40 & 10-4-41 (Disabled Veteran).
10. Parcel #83943, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $1,370.39. Reason: Applicant
qualifies for exemption under SDCL 10-4-40 & 10-4-41 (Disabled Veteran).
REGULAR AGENDA
11. APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR AGENDA
INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE SECOND READINGS
12. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY AMENDING CHAPTER 96:
STREETS AND SIDEWALKS, SUBCHAPTER: PERMIT FEES.
Sponsors: Council Members Spellerberg and Barranco
Background & Objective: The proposed ordinance would exempt any homeowner
who replaces their own sidewalk from having to pay the sidewalk permit fee.
HEARINGS AND RESOLUTIONS
13. A RESOLUTION ADVISING AND GIVING CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF
MEMBERS TO CERTAIN CITIZEN BOARDS.
Sponsor: Mayor
Background & Objective: The Resolution appoints/reappoints members to the:
Mechanical Board of Appeals and Examiners; Property Maintenance Board of Appeals.
14. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE THREE-YEAR AUDIT PLAN.
Sponsors: Council Members Barranco and Merkouris
Background & Objective: This resolution formally adopts the Three-Year Audit Plan,
and authorizes the internal audit office to carry out the audits and other projects
identified in this plan.
NEW BUSINESS
GENERAL PUBLIC INPUT
ADJOURNMENT
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