City Council Meeting

MINUTES Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, July 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 Sarah Cole, Council Member Rich Merkouris, Council Member Jennifer Sigette, Council Member Curt Soehl, Council Member Ryan Spellerberg, Council Member Richard L. Thomason Absent: Mayor Paul TenHaken 2. INVOCATION • Reverend Sam Houser, First Congregational United Church of Christ 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CONSENT AGENDA 4. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Council Member Soehl and seconded by Council Member Basye to approve the Consent Agenda. Roll call vote to approve. 8 Yes: Barranco, Basye, Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl, Spellerberg, Thomason; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES • Informational Meeting of Tuesday, June 17, 2025 • City Council Meeting of Tuesday, June 17, 2025 • Informational Meeting of Tuesday, June 24, 2025 • Joint City Council / Minnehaha County Commission Meeting of Tuesday, June 24, 2025 COMMUNICATIONS 6. Approval of contracts/agreements over $100K on the memorandum dated June 27, 2025. 7. Approval of a request pursuant to SDCL 35-1-5.5 from Mindy Stewart and Cliff O'neill to consume, but not sell, alcoholic beverages at the Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum, 1900 S. Perry Pl., on August 9, 2025. 8. Approval of a request pursuant to SDCL 35-1-5.5 from Brendon Plantenberg to consume, but not sell, alcoholic beverages at the Old Courthouse Museum, 200 W. 6th St., on October 18, 2025. APPLICATIONS 9. Special One-Day Liquor Licenses for T Slat Inc., to be operated at the Levitt, 504 North Phillips Avenue, for concerts on July 10, 11, & 12, 2025. 10. Special One-Day Liquor License for T Slat Inc., to be operated at Canfields, 402 West 9th Street, for a Chamber mixer on July 8, 2025. 11. Special One-Day Malt Beverage Licenses for Panacea Brewing Company to be operated at Paws Pet Resort, 7121 South Cliff Avenue, for a Dock Diving event on July 11 & 12, 2025. The City Council concurs with the Minnehaha County Commission's recommendation for approval of the following abatements: 12. Parcel #89688, for 2024 property taxes in the amount of $494.09. Reason: Applicant qualifies for exemption under SDCL 10-4-40 & 10-4-41 (Disabled Veteran). NOTICE OF HEARINGS 13. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Transfer of 2025 Retail Liquor License and Transfer of 2025 Package Liquor License from Wilson Management LLC, Carnaval Brazilian Grill, 2401 South Carolyn Avenue, to Salty Steak of South Dakota LLC, Carnaval Brazilian Steakhouse, 2401 South Carolyn Avenue. 14. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Transfer of 2025-26 Retail Malt Beverage License, including video lottery placement, from MG Oil Company, Happy Jacks Sioux Falls III, 3705 South Western Avenue, to MG Oil Company, Empire Casino 2, 3908 West 41st Street, Suite 100. 15. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, July 15, 2025. New 2025-26 Retail Malt Beverage License for Effayco Inc., Vishnu Bunny Tattoo, 335 North Main Avenue, Suite 101B. 16. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, July 15, 2025. 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 event on September 12, 2025. 17. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Special One-Day Malt Beverage License for El Riad Shriners to be operated at 200 East 12th Street, First Avenue between 11th Street and 14th Street, East 12th Street and East 13th Street between Phillips Avenue and Second Avenue, for Hot Classics Night on July 26, 2025. 18. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Special One-Day Wine License for Downtown Sioux Falls Inc., to be operated at the following locations: MK Threads, 222 South Phillips Avenue; Bibisol, 219 South Phillips Avenue; Roots of Brasil, 201 North Weber Avenue, Unit 101; 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, 300 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; Say Anything Jewelry, 225 South Phillips Avenue; Simply Perfect, 401 East 8th Street, Suite 108; JLG Architects, 232 South Main Avenue; Sticks & Steel, 401 East 8th Street, Suite 118; Canopy by Hilton, 120 East 4th Place; Matchbox Candle Company, 124 South Phillips Avenue; 8th & Railroad Center, 401 East 8th Street, Suite 200A; Hotel on Phillips, 100 North Phillips Avenue; Rose & Eugene Presents, 218 West 13th Street, Suite 102; 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 August 1, 2025. REGULAR AGENDA 19. APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR AGENDA A motion was made by Council Member Spellerberg and seconded by Council Member Cole to approve the Regular Agenda. Roll call vote to approve. 8 Yes: Barranco, Basye, Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl, Spellerberg, Thomason; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 20. Transfer of 2025 Retail Liquor License from K & P Enterprises, Fireside Casino, 3221 South Carolyn Avenue, to Plaza Azteca 26th Inc., 5919 East 26th Street. 21. Special One-Day Malt Beverage Licenses for Sioux Empire Pride Sports Association to be operated at Burnside Park fields, 1500 West Burnside Street, for a fundraiser on July 26 & 27, 2025. 22. Special One-Day Liquor Licenses for Sanford International to be operated at Minnehaha Country Club (course only), 3101 West 22nd Street, for a PGA Tour on September 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 & 14, 2025. A motion was made by Council Member Soehl and seconded by Council Member Sigette to approve Items 20 through 22.  Roll call vote to approve. 8 Yes: Barranco, Basye, Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl, Spellerberg, Thomason; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES ORDINANCE SECOND READINGS 23. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF SLIP UP CREEK RD. AND EAST OF S. 476TH AVE. FROM THE AG AGRICULTURE DISTRICT TO THE CN CONSERVATION, RS SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL—SUBURBAN, RD-2 TOWNHOME RESIDENTIAL— SUBURBAN, LW LIVE-WORK, AND O OFFICE DISTRICTS, NO. 021056-2025, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The Planning Commission recommends (5-0). Private Applicant(s): Mapleton Highlands, LLC – Steve Van Buskirk A motion was made by Council Member Sigette and seconded by Council Member Basye to adopt Ordinance No. 31-25. Roll call vote to adopt. 8 Yes: Barranco, Basye, Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl, Spellerberg, Thomason; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. 24. 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 THE RD-2 TOWNHOME RESIDENTIAL—SUBURBAN DISTRICT TO THE CN CONSERVATION DISTRICT, NO. 021071-2025, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The Planning Commission recommends (5-0). Private Applicant(s): Signature Ernst Land Development, LLC – Clint Ackerman A motion was made by Council Member Barranco and seconded by Council Member Spellerberg to adopt Ordinance No. 32-25. Roll call vote to adopt. 8 Yes: Barranco, Basye, Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl, Spellerberg, Thomason; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. 25. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF E. 72ND ST. N. AND WEST OF S. 476TH AVE. FROM THE AG AGRICULTURE DISTRICT TO THE I-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, NO. 021059-2025, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The Planning Commission recommends (5-0). Private Applicant(s): Western Hills, LLC – Steve Van Buskirk A motion was made by Council Member Sigette and seconded by Council Member Barranco to adopt Ordinance No. 33-25. Roll call vote to adopt. 8 Yes: Barranco, Basye, Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl, Spellerberg, Thomason; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. 26. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF E. MADISON ST. AND EAST OF VETERANS PKWY. FROM THE RD-1 TWIN HOME/DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL—SUBURBAN DISTRICT TO THE LW LIVE-WORK DISTRICT, NO. 021174-2025, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The Planning Commission recommends (5-0). Private Applicant(s): TTDJ, LLC – Jesse Deffenbaugh A motion was made by Council Member Soehl and seconded by Council Member Spellerberg to adopt Ordinance No. 34-25. Roll call vote to adopt. 8 Yes: Barranco, Basye, Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl, Spellerberg, Thomason; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. 27. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1323 S. MINNESOTA AVE. FROM THE O OFFICE AND C- 2 COMMERCIAL—NEIGHBORHOOD AND STREETCAR DISTRICTS TO THE C-3 COMMERCIAL—COMMUNITY DISTRICT, NO. 021177-2025, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The Planning Commission recommends (5-0). Private Applicant(s): DGR Engineering – Jake Morris A motion was made by Council Member Spellerberg and seconded by Council Member Sigette to adopt Ordinance No. 35-25. Roll call vote to adopt. 8 Yes: Barranco, Basye, Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl, Spellerberg, Thomason; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. HEARINGS AND RESOLUTIONS 28. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAN OF MAPLETON HIGHLANDS ADDITION. The Planning Commission recommends approval (5-0). Private Applicant(s): DGR Engineering – Jake Morris A motion was made by Council Member Cole and seconded by Council Member Barranco to adopt Resolution No. 41-25. Roll call vote to adopt. 8 Yes: Barranco, Basye, Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl, Spellerberg, Thomason; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. RESOLUTION NO. 41-25 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAN OF MAPLETON HIGHLANDS ADDITION. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD: That the preliminary plan of Mapleton Highlands Addition to the City of Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, SD, is hereby approved, and the City Clerk of the City of Sioux  Falls is hereby directed to endorse on such plan a copy of this resolution and certify the same thereon. Date adopted: 7/1/25 . Paul TenHaken, Mayor ATTEST: Jermery J. Washington, City Clerk 29. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAN OF INTERSTATE CROSSINGS ADDITION. Private Applicant(s): JSA Engineering– Chris Jibben A motion was made by Council Member Soehl and seconded by Council Member Cole to adopt Resolution No. 43-25. Roll call vote to adopt. 8 Yes: Barranco, Basye, Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl, Spellerberg, Thomason; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. RESOLUTION NO. 43-25 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAN OF INTERSTATE CROSSINGS ADDITION. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD: That the preliminary plan of Interstate Crossings Addition to the City of Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, SD, is hereby approved, and the City Clerk of the City of Sioux Falls is hereby directed to endorse on such plan a copy of this resolution and certify the same thereon. Date adopted: 7/1/25 . Paul TenHaken, Mayor ATTEST: Jermery J. Washington, City Clerk 30. A RESOLUTION APPROVING ISSUANCE BY THE SIOUX FALLS REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY OF ITS AIRPORT REVENUE BONDS. Sponsor: Mayor A motion was made by Council Member Barranco and seconded by Council Member Sigette to adopt Resolution No. 44-25. Roll call vote to adopt. 8 Yes: Barranco, Basye, Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl, Spellerberg, Thomason; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. RESOLUTION NO. 44-25 A RESOLUTION APPROVING ISSUANCE BY THE SIOUX FALLS REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY OF ITS AIRPORT REVENUE BONDS.  WHEREAS, the Sioux Falls Regional Airport Authority (the “Authority”) has represented to the City that it desires to make improvements at the Sioux Falls Regional Airport to be financed in part by the issuance by the Authority of its Airport Revenue Bonds in one or more series in an aggregate principal amount of up to $30,000,000 (the “Bonds”), the proceeds of which will be used, together with such other available funds of the Authority as may be required, to finance the addition of five new gates and expansion of the terminal capacity (the “Terminal Project”); and WHEREAS, under the provisions of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), an elected representative is required to approve the issuance of the Bonds following a public hearing for which there was reasonable public notice. The Authority held a public hearing on June 25, 2025, with notice of the hearing published not less than seven days before the date of the hearing, as required by the Code; and WHEREAS, the Authority has no applicable elected representative. Therefore, under Subclause 147(f)(2)(E)(ii), the Authority has requested that the Council approve issuance of the Bonds by the Authority. The Bonds will not be general obligations of the Authority, and the general credit and taxing powers of the Authority will not be pledged to the payment thereof; and WHEREAS, the City acknowledges its role in approving the bond issuance by the Authority as required under Section 147(f). However, the City expressly disclaims all responsibility or liability as to the potential exemption of interest on the bonds or for the repayment of the bonds or any other obligations arising from the issuance of the bonds. The approval of the bond issuance does not constitute an endorsement or guarantee of the bonds or the Authority. Any bondholders shall have no recourse against the City for any claims related to the bond. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD: Section 1. That the Council hereby approves the issuance of the Bonds for purposes of Section 147(f) of the Code. Section 2. That this resolution shall become effective in accordance with Section 9-19- 13, South Dakota Codified Laws. Date adopted: 7/1/25 . Paul TenHaken, Mayor ATTEST: Jermery J. Washington, City Clerk NEW BUSINESS There was none. GENERAL PUBLIC INPUT There was public input given on the following: 4th of July parade; the Bishop Dudley House fence, costs, and issues with individuals near there; the Mayor and City Council; the South Dakota DUI Law; the proposal to eliminate City Council runoff elections; election campaign financing and fundraising; election costs; real estate and licensing fees; the prison and potential available sites; prison parolees and probationers; the  Brockhouse Animal Collection and things gifted to the City; President Trump; Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem; Mayor TenHaken; the reason for the City going to the 50 +1 election results; news media in Sioux Falls; the Westside Recreation Center; the Sioux Falls City Charter; South Dakota; the 2026 election; Whittier Junior High School; helping the community; leadership being difficult and needing to listen to the people; public thoughts on the election results. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Council Member Sigette and seconded by Council Member Basye to adjourn the meeting at 7:05 p.m. Voice vote to adjourn. 8 Yes: Barranco, Basye, Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl, Spellerberg, Thomason; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. Jermery J. Washington, City Clerk