City Council Meeting

MINUTES City Council Meeting Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 6:00 PM Carnegie Town Hall, 235 West 10th St., Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104 CALL TO ORDER Present: Council Member Jennifer Sigette, 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, Mayor Paul TenHaken Absent: Council Member Curt Soehl 1. MEETING ROLL CALL 2. INVOCATION  Dr. Ron Tottingham, Empire Baptist Temple 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CONSENT AGENDA 4. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Council Member Merkouris and seconded by Council Member Sigette to approve the Consent Agenda. Roll call vote to approve. 7 Yes: Sigette, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole, Merkouris; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  Informational Meeting of Tuesday, December 3, 2024  Regular City Council Meeting of Tuesday, December 3, 2024 COMMUNICATIONS 6. Approval of contracts/agreements over $100K on the memorandum dated December 6, 2024. 7. Notice of Contracts/Agreements under $100K and Change Orders over $100K through November 30, 2024. REGULAR AGENDA 8. APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR AGENDA A motion was made by Council Member Sigette and seconded by Council Member Spellerberg to approve the Regular Agenda. Roll call vote to approve. 7 Yes: Sigette, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole, Merkouris; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES ORDINANCE SECOND READINGS 9. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, PROVIDING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS. Sponsor: Mayor A motion was made by Council Member Barranco and seconded by Council Member Merkouris to adopt Ordinance No. 104-24. Roll call vote to adopt. 7 Yes: Sigette, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole, Merkouris; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. ORDINANCE FIRST READINGS 10. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY REVISING CHAPTER 90: ANIMALS AND FOWL TO PROVIDE FOR CLARIFICATION ON THE STANDARDS USED TO DECLARE A DOG VICIOUS. Sponsors: Council Members Barranco and Sigette A motion was made by Council Member Barranco and seconded by Council Member Sigette to set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, December 17, 2024 for Item 10. Roll call vote to set a date of 2nd Reading. 7 Yes: Sigette, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole, Merkouris; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. 11. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY REVISING CHAPTER 90: ANIMALS AND FOWL TO ALLOW FOR THE TRAPPING, STERILIZING, AND VACCINATING COMMUNITY CATS AND RETURNING THEM TO THEIR ORIGINAL LOCATION. Sponsors: Council Members Spellerberg and Barranco A motion was made by Council Member Spellerberg and seconded by Council Member Barranco to set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, December 17, 2024 for Item 11.  Roll call vote to set a date of 2nd Reading. 7 Yes: Sigette, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole, Merkouris; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. HEARINGS AND RESOLUTIONS 12. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE 2025 BRIDGE IMPROVEMENT GRANT (BIG) APPLICATION RESOLUTION FOR THE PRESERVATION OR REHABILITATION OF VARIOUS BRIDGES IN SIOUX FALLS. Sponsor: Mayor A motion was made by Council Member Thomason and seconded by Council Member Barranco to adopt Resolution No. 124-24. Roll call vote to adopt. 7 Yes: Sigette, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole, Merkouris; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. RESOLUTION NO. 124-24 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE 2025 BRIDGE IMPROVEMENT GRANT (BIG) APPLICATION RESOLUTION FOR THE PRESERVATION OR REHABILITATION OF VARIOUS BRIDGES IN SIOUX FALLS. WHEREAS, the City of Sioux Falls desires the preservation and rehabilitation of the bridges hereinafter described: Structure No. 50-195-210, located on 12th Street, west of Grange Avenue, and over the Ellis and Eastern Rail Line Structure No. 50-210-195, located on Cliff Avenue, north of Walnut Steet, and over the Big Sioux River NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD: That the document attached to and made a part of this resolution entitled “2025 Bridge Improvement Grant Program” is hereby approved and that the Mayor is authorized to sign such resolution. Date adopted: 12/10/24 . Paul TenHaken, Mayor ATTEST: Jermery J. Washington, City Clerk 13. A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024–2028 CAPITAL PROGRAM. Sponsor: Mayor A motion was made by Council Member Barranco and seconded by Council Member Basye to adopt Resolution No. 125-24.  Roll call vote to adopt. 7 Yes: Sigette, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole, Merkouris; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. RESOLUTION NO. 125-24 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2024–2028 CAPITAL PROGRAM. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD. That the 2024–2028 Capital Program shall be amended as follows: Public Works—Highways and Streets Amend Capital Improvements Program Project No. 11006, Arterial Street Improvements, by increasing the amount of funding for Arterial Street Platting Fees by $500,000 in 2024. The additional funding will require an increase in appropriations that will be funded by platting fees collected. Water Reclamation Amend the Other Capital Expenditures Program by adding a fuel tank in 2024. The estimated cost is $10,000 and will not require an increase in appropriations as it will be funded by water reclamation user fees. Date adopted: 12/10/24 . Paul TenHaken, Mayor ATTEST: Jermery J. Washington, City Clerk 14. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RELEASE OF A STORM SEWER & DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED WITHIN LOT 3 TRACT A (EX LOTS H1 & H2) REDROCK PARK 2ND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, MINNEHAHA COUNTY, SD. Sponsor: Mayor A motion was made by Council Member Spellerberg and seconded by Council Member Barranco to adopt Resolution No. 126-24. Roll call vote to adopt. 7 Yes: Sigette, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole, Merkouris; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. RESOLUTION NO. 126-24 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RELEASE OF A STORM SEWER & DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED WITHIN LOT 3 TRACT A (EX LOTS H1 & H2) REDROCK PARK 2ND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, MINNEHAHA COUNTY, SD. WHEREAS, the City of Sioux Falls, SD, no longer needs the storm sewer & drainage easement across the above-described real property, as shown on Exhibit A. Signed approvals from all public and private utilities are on file with the office of the City Engineer; and  WHEREAS, the permanent drainage easement was established by agreement and filed in Book 69 of Plats on page 25 in the office of the Register of Deeds for Minnehaha County, SD, on February 26, 2007; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD: That it approves the release of a permanent storm sewer & drainage easement, as shown on attached Exhibit A, and affecting the real property described as Lot 3 Tract A (Ex Lots H1 & H2) Redrock Park 2nd Addition to the City of Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, and that the City Clerk shall cause to be recorded with the Register of Deeds, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, a duly certified transcript of this resolution. Date adopted: 12/10/24 . Paul TenHaken, Mayor ATTEST: Jermery J. Washington, City Clerk 15. A MOTION TO APPROVE THE RECREATION CENTER PROGRAMMING PLAN. Sponsor: Mayor A motion was made by Council Member Spellerberg and seconded by Council Member Cole to approve Item 15. Roll call vote to approve. 7 Yes: Sigette, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole, Merkouris; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. NEW BUSINESS There was none. GENERAL PUBLIC INPUT Nikki Loyd spoke about Tzadik Properties, and Sierra Broussard obtaining information about Tzadik tenants. Dan Goeller spoke about Mayor TenHaken's comments about legislature, events during the Pride Festival, books available in public libraries, and culture wars. Chad Bishop spoke about funding of Siouxland Libraries, programs in libraries, and types of books available in the libraries. Michelle Klemmig (sp?) spoke on some comments made by Mayor TenHaken, the types of books available to minors in the public libraries, and read some pages from a book. Chandra Isackson spoke about some comments made by the Mayor, and read an excerpt from a book available in the teen section of public libraries and a few area high schools.  Dustin [no last name given] introduced himself as a maintenance worker from Tzadik and some accomplishments. Chris [no last name given] spoke about the contents of a specific book that's available in the teen section of Siouxland Libraries. John Kunnari spoke on concerns of the term "cultural wars", protecting rights, and individuals voting illegally. Chester Deyoung spoke about City processes, a past easement vacation issue, how the City is violating its own ordinance and design standards, and a City maintenance vehicle on private property to access a sewer. Sherry Nytroe spoke about a specific book that's available in the teen section in the public library, and the hope of rethinking the age groups of where those types of books are made available. Amy Bruner read from a book found in the downtown library teen section and in Roosevelt High School, and her concerns of where the book is available. [No name given] spoke about culture and leaders protecting it, bills in legislature, and legislative duties. Tim Stanga spoke about the public libraries and the types of books found in the libraries, and looking at issues in Sioux Falls. Michael Stangland spoke about culture wars, his book, and those responsible for the availability of certain books. Bridget Myers spoke about the westside recreation facility, the Sioux Falls School District going to cashless payment system for sporting events, contents of a specific book found in the schools and libraries, and not banning books but adding parameters for them. Samantha Scarlata spoke about decorum during public meetings and Sierra Broussard. Sierra Broussard spoke about her community involvement, Samantha Scarlata, and cleaning up neighborhoods. Barro Kannah commented that this was his first time attending a Council Meeting, his community, immigrants, and the interaction of people in the community. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Council Member Sigette and seconded by Council Member Basye to adjourn the meeting at 7:36 p.m. Voice vote to adjourn. 7 Yes: Sigette, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole, Merkouris; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. Jermery J. Washington, City Clerk