City Council Meeting

MINUTES Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 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 David Barranco, Council Member Miranda Basye, Council Member Rich Merkouris, Council Member Jennifer Sigette, Council Member Ryan Spellerberg, Council Member Richard L. Thomason Absent: Council Member Sarah Cole, Council Member Curt Soehl, Mayor Paul TenHaken 2. INVOCATION • Pastor Phill Tague, The Ransom Church 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Vice-Chair Rich Merkouris acknowledged Scout Troop 711 at this time. CONSENT AGENDA 4. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Council Member Spellerberg and seconded by Council Member Basye to approve the Consent Agenda. Roll call vote to approve. 6 Yes: Barranco, Basye, Merkouris, Sigette, Spellerberg, Thomason; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES • City Council Meeting of Tuesday, March 18, 2025 • Joint City Council / Minnehaha County Commission Meeting of Tuesday, March 25, 2025 COMMUNICATIONS 6. Approval of contracts/agreements over $100K on the memorandum dated March 28, 2025. APPLICATIONS 7. Special One-Day Liquor Licenses for T Slat Inc., to be operated at Augustana University, 2001 South Summit Avenue, for special events on April 5, 11, 12, 13 and 15, 2025. The City Council concurs with the Minnehaha County Commission's recommendation for approval of the following abatements: 8. Parcel #25338, for 2024 property taxes in the amount of $1,030.81. Reason: Applicant, having otherwise qualified for the Assessment Freeze for the Elderly and Disabled, but missed the deadline as prescribed in 10-6A-4. 9. Parcel #33666, for 2024 property taxes in the amount of $838.48. Reason: Applicant, having otherwise qualified for the Assessment Freeze for the Elderly and Disabled, but missed the deadline as prescribed in 10-6A-4. 10. Parcel #34604, for 2024 property taxes in the amount of $1,965.63. Reason: The taxpayer purchased the home on 1/11/2008 and was issued the 100% Permanent and Total Disabled Veteran evaluation on 1/11/2024. They are requesting an abatement for the $150,000 exemption for January - December 2024 taxes payable in 2025. 11. Parcel #43902, for 2024 property taxes in the amount of $734.50. Reason: Applicant, having otherwise qualified for the Assessment Freeze for the Elderly and Disabled, but missed the deadline as prescribed in 10-6A-4. 12. Parcel #46894, for 2024 property taxes in the amount of $666.39. Reason: An error has been made in any identifying entry or description of the real property, in entering the valuation of the real property or in the extension of the tax, to the injury of the complainant. 13. Parcel #51700, for 2024 property taxes in the amount of $3.61. Reason: The property is exempt from the tax. 14. Parcel #51809, for 2024 property taxes in the amount of $166.49. Reason: The taxpayer purchased the home on 06/14/1994 and was issued the 100% Permanent and Total Disabled Veteran evaluation on 11/18/2024. They are requesting an abatement for the $150,000 exemption for December 2024 taxes payable in 2025. 15. Parcel #52123, for 2024 property taxes in the amount of $979.33. Reason: Applicant, having otherwise qualified for the Assessment Freeze for the Elderly and Disabled, but missed the deadline as prescribed in 10-6A-4. 16. Parcel #53004, for 2024 property taxes in the amount of $1,023.85. Reason: Applicant, having otherwise qualified for the Assessment Freeze for the Elderly and Disabled, but missed the deadline as prescribed in 10-6A-4. 17. Parcel #54489, for 2024 property taxes in the amount of $7,984.50. Reason: The property is exempt from the tax. 18. Parcel #55004, for 2024 property taxes in the amount of $1,149.30. Reason: The taxpayer purchased the home on 05/31/2024 and was issued the 100% Permanent and Total Disabled Veteran evaluation on 12/02/2023. They are requesting an abatement for the $150,000 exemption for June - December 2024 taxes payable in 2025. 19. Parcel #59618, for 2024 property taxes in the amount of $3,428.37. Reason: The property is exempt from the tax. 20. Parcel #62378, for 2024 property taxes in the amount of $703.89. Reason: Applicant, having otherwise qualified for the Assessment Freeze for the Elderly and Disabled, but missed the deadline as prescribed in 10-6A-4. 21. Parcel #82761, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $7,703.04. Reason: Improvements on any real property were considered or included in the valuation of the real property, which did not exist on the real property at the time fixed by law for making the assessment. 22. Parcel #82761, for 2024 property taxes in the amount of $7,327.48. Reason: Improvements on any real property were considered or included in the valuation of the real property, which did not exist on the real property at the time fixed by law for making the assessment. 23. Parcel #83769, for 2024 property taxes in the amount of $6.89. Reason: The property is exempt from the tax. 24. Parcel #83770, for 2024 property taxes in the amount of $4.89. Reason: The property is exempt from the tax. 25. Parcel #89286, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $853.46. Reason: The taxpayer purchased the home on 9/26/2017 and was issued the 100% Permanent and Total Disabled Veteran evaluation on 7/25/2023. They are requesting an abatement for the $150,000 exemption for August - December 2023 taxes payable in 2024. 26. Parcel #89286, for 2024 property taxes in the amount of $1,965.62. Reason: The taxpayer purchased the home on 9/26/2017 and was issued the 100% Permanent and Total Disabled Veteran evaluation on 7/25/2023. They are requesting an abatement for the $150,000 exemption for January - December 2024 taxes payable in 2025. 27. Parcel #89770, for 2024 property taxes in the amount of $566.98. Reason: The taxpayer purchased the home on 10/15/2024 and was issued the 100% Permanent and Total Disabled Veteran evaluation on 12/01/2023. They are requesting an abatement for the $150,000 exemption for October - December 2024 taxes payable in 2025. 28. Parcel #96421, for 2024 property taxes in the amount of $2,255.59. Reason: The taxpayer purchased the home on 5/17/2023 and was issued the 100% Permanent Total Disabled Veterans evaluation on 10/27/2023. They are requesting an abatement for the $150,000 exemption for January - December 2024 taxes payable in 2025. 29. Parcel #96735, for 2024 property taxes in the amount of $351.18. Reason: The property is exempt from the tax. 30. Parcel #96736, for 2024 property taxes in the amount of $269.55. Reason: The property is exempt from the tax. The City Council concurs with the Lincoln County Commission's recommendation for approval of the following abatements: 31. Parcel #283.21.01.009, for 2024 property taxes in the amount of $2,291.85. Reason: Applicant qualifies for exemption under SDCL 10-4-40 & 10-4-41 (Disabled Veteran). 32. Parcel #280.82.08.012, for 2024 property taxes in the amount of $1,809.12. Reason: Applicant qualifies for exemption under SDCL 10-4-40 & 10-4-41 (Disabled Veteran). NOTICE OF HEARINGS 33. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, April 15, 2025. New 2025-26 Retail Malt Beverage License for Envy Nails & Spa, 4212 West Empire Place. 34. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Transfer of 2025 Package Liquor License from Hangover Liquor & Smoke Mart, 4703 East Arrowhead Parkway, to Liquor Falls, 1714 South Western Avenue. 35. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Special One-Day Wine Licenses for Downtown Sioux Falls Inc., to be operated at MK Threads, 222 South Phillips Avenue; Friends of SDPB, 300 North Dakota Avenue, Suite 104; Intoxibakes, 701 North Phillips Avenue; JH & Sons, 216 South Phillips Avenue; Studio 20/20, 311 South Phillips Avenue, Suite 100; Alcove, 151 East 4th Place, Suite 180; Mint & Basil, 207 South Phillips Avenue; Premier Playhouse, 315 North Phillips Avenue; Great Outdoor Store, 201 East 10th Street; Home Porch Gifts, 217 South Phillips Avenue; Serendipity Studio, 230 South Phillips Avenue, Suite 204; Spice & Tea Exchange, 328 South Phillips Avenue; Lauriebelles, 206 South Phillips Avenue; Bechtold Jewelry, 325 South Phillips Avenue; Envive Chiropractic, 412 South 1st Avenue; Rehfeld’s Modern 431 North Phillips Avenue; Say Anything Jewelry, 225 South Phillips Avenue; Simply Perfect, 401 East 8th Street, Suite 108; JLG Architects, 323 South Main Avenue; Sticks & Steel, 401 East 8th Street, Suite 118; Canopy by Hilton, 120 East 4th Place; Matchbox Candle Co., 124 South Phillips Avenue; 8th & Railroad Center, 401 East 8th Street, Suite 200A; Hotel on Phillips, 100 North Phillips Avenue; El’s Gallery, 330 South Phillips Avenue; Rose & Eugene Presents, 701 North Phillips Avenue, Suite 135; Midnight Spark, 218 West 13th Street, Suite 109; Klein’s Office, 100 South Dakota Avenue; The One2 Apartments, 205 East 12th Street; Terra Shepherd Boutique, 218 South Phillips Avenue; Pasque Boutique, 151 East 4th Place, Suite 170; for an Art & Wine Walk on May 2, 2025. REGULAR AGENDA 36. APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR AGENDA  A motion was made by Council Member Basye and seconded by Council Member Barranco to approve the Regular Agenda. Roll call vote to approve. 6 Yes: Barranco, Basye, Merkouris, Sigette, Spellerberg, Thomason; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 37. New 2025 Retail Wine License and New 2025-26 Retail Malt Beverage License for The Nail Boutique LLC, 4411 East 57th Street. 38. New 2025 Retail Wine License for Circle K, 3700 North Potsdam Avenue. 39. Special One-Day Liquor License for Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation to be operated at 150 East Fourth Place, Suite 900, for a fundraiser on May 8, 2025. A motion was made by Council Member Basye and seconded by Council Member Barranco to approve Items 37 - 39. Roll call vote to approve. 6 Yes: Barranco, Basye, Merkouris, Sigette, Spellerberg, Thomason; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES ORDINANCE SECOND READINGS 40. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY REVISING CHAPTER 51:UTILITY RATES AND CHARGES BY ADDING SECTION 51.081.03 SYSTEM CAPACITY CHARGE FOR WASTEWATER CUSTOMERS, AND AMENDING SECTION 51.082 FUNDS ESTABLISHED. Sponsor: Mayor A motion was made by Council Member Basye and seconded by Council Member Spellerberg to adopt Ordinance No. 16-25. Roll call vote to adopt. 6 Yes: Barranco, Basye, Merkouris, Sigette, Spellerberg, Thomason; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. 41. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF E. 26TH ST. AND WEST OF S. SIX MILE RD. FROM RD-1 TWIN HOME/DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL—SUBURBAN, RD-2 TOWNHOME RESIDENTIAL—SUBURBAN, RA-2 APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL—MODERATE DENSITY, RA-3 APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL—HIGH DENSITY DISTRICTS TO THE RA-1 APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL—LOW DENSITY DISTRICT, NO. 020731-2025, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The Planning Commission recommends approval (5-0). Private Applicant(s): Signature Companies, LLC – David Jibben  A motion was made by Council Member Sigette and seconded by Council Member Barranco to adopt Ordinance No. 17-25. Roll call vote to adopt. 6 Yes: Barranco, Basye, Merkouris, Sigette, Spellerberg, Thomason; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. HEARINGS AND RESOLUTIONS 42. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AMENDING THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS AND THE POLICE OFFICERS AND SERGEANTS, SIOUX FALLS FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE LODGE #1 L.C. Sponsor: Mayor A motion was made by Council Member Sigette and seconded by Council Member Basye to adopt Resolution No. 20-25. Roll call vote to adopt. 6 Yes: Barranco, Basye, Merkouris, Sigette, Spellerberg, Thomason; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. RESOLUTION NO. 20-25 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AMENDING THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS AND THE POLICE OFFICERS AND SERGEANTS, SIOUX FALLS FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE LODGE #1 L.C. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD: 1. That the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Sioux Falls and Lodge #1, Sioux Falls Fraternal Order of Police, providing for the terms and conditions of employment for the period from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2025, is hereby approved by the City Council. 2. That the MOU specifically amends Article 30, Promotions, to remove the requirement that years of service to the Sioux Falls Police Department must be continuous prior to being eligible for promotion. The amendment, as contained in the attached MOU, is hereby made part of this Resolution. Date adopted: 04/01/25 . 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) 43. NOTICE OF TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATIONS ON THE MEMORANDUM DATED: March 18, 2025. NEW BUSINESS GENERAL PUBLIC INPUT There was public input given on: drought, sales tax, free speech and public comment time limits, the Riverline District, government transparency, the 2026 Mayoral election, moving violations, and speeding traffic. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Council Member Barranco and seconded by Council Member Sigette to adjourn the meeting at 6:27 p.m. Voice vote to adjourn. 6 Yes: Barranco, Basye, Merkouris, Sigette, Spellerberg, Thomason; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. Jermery J. Washington, City Clerk