City Council Meeting

MINUTES City Council Meeting Tuesday, July 15, 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 Sarah Cole, Council Member Rich Merkouris, Council Member Jennifer Sigette, Council Member Ryan Spellerberg, Council Member Richard L. Thomason, Council Member David Barranco, Council Member Miranda Basye Absent: 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 Councilor Miranda Basye requested that Consent Agenda Item 6, Sub-Item 6: Entertainment Venues; Land Acquisition: State Property Demolition and Site Restoration – To Award a Bid; 25-1070; Runge Enterprises, Inc.; $113,742, be moved to the Regular Agenda for discussion and separate consideration. A motion was made by Council Member Basye and seconded by Council Member Spellerberg to approve the Consent Agenda. Roll call vote to approve. 7 Yes: Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES • City Council Meeting of Tuesday, July 8, 2025 COMMUNICATIONS 6. Approval of contracts/agreements over $100K on the memorandum dated July 11, 2025. A motion was made by Council Member Spellerberg and seconded by Council Member Barranco to approve Item 6, Sub-Item 6: Entertainment Venues; Land Acquisition: State Property Demolition and Site Restoration – To Award a Bid; 25-1070; Runge Enterprises, Inc.; $113,742. Roll call vote to approve. 7 Yes: Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. 7. Approval of a request pursuant to SDCL 35-1-5.5 from Timea Metzger-Nelson to consume, but not sell, alcoholic beverages at the Old Courthouse Museum, 200 W. 6th St., on July 25, 2026. APPLICATIONS 8. Special One-Day Liquor Licenses for T Slat Inc, to be operated at the Levitt, 504 North Phillips Avenue, for concerts on July 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 31, August 1 and 2, 2025. 9. Special One-Day Liquor License for T Slat Inc., to be operated at Sioux Falls Lincoln, 4901 West 26th Street, for a grand opening on July 22, 2025. 10. Special One-Day Liquor License for T Slat Inc., to be operated at Cherapa II, 345 Noth Reid Place, 3rd Floor, for an event on July 29, 2025. The City Council concurs with the Lincoln County Commission's recommendation for approval of the following abatements: 11. Parcel #280.84.16.006, for 2022 property taxes in the amount of $1,969.66. Reason: Applicant qualifies for exemption under SDCL 10-4-40 & 10-4-41 (Disabled Veteran). 12. Parcel #280.84.16.006, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $1,924.00. Reason: Applicant qualifies for exemption under SDCL 10-4-40 & 10-4-41 (Disabled Veteran). 13. Parcel #280.84.16.006, 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 14. Set a date of hearing for Wednesday, August 6, 2025. New 2025 Retail Wine License for Hair She Goes SF LLC, Drybar Sioux Falls, 4123 West 41st Street. 15. Set a date of hearing for Wednesday, August 6, 2025. New 2025-26 Retail Malt Beverage License and New 2025 Retail Wine License for Voodoo Coffee Shop LLC, 1033 North Minnesota Avenue. 16. Set a date of hearing for Wednesday, August 6, 2025. New 2025-26 Retail Malt Beverage License and New 2025 Retail Wine License for Café Breadico, 345 North Reid Place, Suite 100. 17. Set a date of hearing for Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Transfer of 2025 Package Liquor License from The Gold Mine Inc., 3505 East 10th Street, Suite 1, to Maruti North Cliff RE LLC, 3424 North Cliff Avenue. 18. Set a date of hearing for Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Transfer of 2025 Package Liquor License from Smokin Deals, 1604 East 10th Street, to Smokin Deals, 1600 East 10th Street. 19. Set a date of hearing for Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Transfer of 2025 Package Liquor License from Kum & Go LLC, 1005 West 11th Street, to Casey’s Retail Company, 1005 West 11th Street. 20. Set a date of hearing for Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Transfer of 2025 Package Liquor License from Kum & Go LLC, 1400 North Minnesota Avenue, to Casey’s Retail Company, 1400 North Minnesota Avenue. 21. Set a date of hearing for Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Transfer of 2025 Package Liquor License from Kum & Go LLC, 1400 North Cliff Avenue, to Casey’s Retail Company, 1400 North Cliff Avenue. 22. Set a date of hearing for Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Transfer of 2025 Package Liquor License from Kum & Go LLC, 412 North Sycamore Avenue, to Casey’s Retail Company, 412 North Sycamore Avenue. 23. Set a date of hearing for Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Special One-Day Wine License for Augustana University to be operated at Center for Western Studies, 2121 South Summit Avenue, for an event on August 16, 2025. 24. Set a date of hearing for Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Special One-Day Malt Beverage License for Sioux Falls Sports Authority to be operated at Howard Wood Field, 1200 North Western Avenue, for a marathon on September 21, 2025. 25. Set a date of hearing for Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Special One-Day Malt Beverage and Special One-Day Wine Licenses for Sioux Falls Family YMCA to be operated at Camp Leif Ericson, 2301 East 26th Street, for a fundraiser on August 23, 2025. 26. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 12, 2025. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR REPAIR OR DEMOLITION OF REAL PROPERTY IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA. Sponsor: Mayor 27. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 12, 2025. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR LITTER REMOVAL IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA. Sponsor: Mayor 28. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 12, 2025. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE MOWING OF WEEDS AND GRASSES IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA. Sponsor: Mayor 29. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 12, 2025. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF CONCRETE SIDEWALK AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA. Sponsor: Mayor 30. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 12, 2025. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR SNOW REMOVAL IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA. Sponsor: Mayor 31. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, August 12, 2025. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR TREE TRIMMING IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA. Sponsor: Mayor REGULAR AGENDA 32. APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR AGENDA A motion was made by Council Member Sigette and seconded by Council Member Basye to approve the Regular Agenda. Roll call vote to approve. 7 Yes: Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. Agenda Item 6, Sub-Item 6, was heard at this time. See item for action taken. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 33. 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. 34. 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. 35. New 2025-26 Retail Malt Beverage License for Effayco Inc., Vishnu Bunny Tattoo, 335 North Main Avenue, Suite 101B. 36. 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. 37. 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. 38. 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. A motion was made by Council Member Cole and seconded by Council Member Barranco to approve Item 33 through 38. Roll call vote to approve. 7 Yes: Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES ORDINANCE SECOND READINGS 39. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY AMENDING CHAPTER 41: FEES, SECTION 41.001 IN GENERAL. Sponsor: Mayor A motion was made by Council Member Spellerberg and seconded by Council Member Thomason to adopt Ordinance No. 38-25. Roll call vote to adopt. 7 Yes: Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. 40. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY REVISING CHAPTER 36: FINANCES, SUBCHAPTER FINANCIAL REGULATIONS BY ADDING SECTION 36.002.1 COMMITTED AND RESTRICTED SETTLEMENT FUNDS. Sponsor: Mayor A motion was made by Council Member Cole and seconded by Council Member Barranco to adopt Ordinance No. 39-25. Roll call vote to adopt. 7 Yes: Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. 41. 2nd 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 TO PROHIBIT ALCOHOL IN CERTAIN AREAS. Sponsor: Mayor A motion was made by Council Member Cole and seconded by Council Member Basye to adopt Ordinance No. 40-25. Roll call vote to adopt. 7 Yes: Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. 42. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY AMENDING CHAPTER 111: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, SECTION 111.023: CONSUMPTION ON PUBLIC STREETS OR ALLEYS. Sponsor: Mayor A motion was made by Council Member Sigette and seconded by Council Member Basye to adopt Ordinance No. 41-25. Roll call vote to adopt. 7 Yes: Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. 43. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, PROVIDING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION TO PROVIDE A LOAN TO THE SIOUX FALLS AIRPORT AUTHORITY EXPANSION PROJECT. Sponsors: Council Members Merkouris and Thomason A motion was made by Council Member Thomason and seconded by Council Member Barranco to adopt Ordinance No. 42-25. Roll call vote to adopt. 7 Yes: Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. ORDINANCE FIRST READINGS 44. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 132 S. HOLLY AVE. FROM THE RS SINGLE-FAMILY  RESIDENTIAL—SUBURBAN DISTRICT TO THE RT-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL—TRADITIONAL DISTRICT, NO. 021270-2025, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The Planning Commission recommends approval (5-0). Private Applicant(s): Brayden Peterson A motion was made by Council Member Basye and seconded by Council Member Sigette to set a date of 2nd Reading for Wednesday, August 6, 2025 for Item 44. Roll call vote to set a date of 2nd Reading. 7 Yes: Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. 45. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3312 N. 8TH AVE. FROM THE RS SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL—SUBURBAN DISTRICT TO THE RT-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL—TRADITIONAL DISTRICT, NO. 021284-2025, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The Planning Commission recommends approval (5-0). Private Applicant(s): South Eastern Development Foundation – Lynne Keller Forbes A motion was made by Council Member Spellerberg and seconded by Council Member Barranco to set a date of 2nd Reading for Wednesday, August 6, 2025 for Item 45. Roll call vote to set a date of 2nd Reading. 7 Yes: Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. 46. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 641 S. PRAIRIE AVE. FROM THE RT-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL—TRADITIONAL DISTRICT TO THE RD-1 TWIN HOME/DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL—SUBURBAN DISTRICT, NO. 021348-2025, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The Planning Commission recommends approval (5-0). Private Applicant(s): T&L Investments, LLC – Thomas Haugaard A motion was made by Council Member Cole and seconded by Council Member Basye to set a date of 2nd Reading for Wednesday, August 6, 2025 for Item 46. Roll call vote to set a date of 2nd Reading. 7 Yes: Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. 47. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 531 N. NESMITH AVE. FROM THE RT-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL—TRADITIONAL DISTRICT TO THE RT-2 TOWNHOME RESIDENTIAL—TRADITIONAL DISTRICT, NO. 021355-2025, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The Planning Commission recommends approval (5-0) with the following condition(s): 1. Maximum of two dwelling units on the lot 2. Require 10' Level A buffer yard along the north, south, and east property lines. Private Applicant(s): Architecture Automated – Gene Murphy  A motion was made by Council Member Spellerberg and seconded by Council Member Cole to set a date of 2nd Reading for Wednesday, August 6, 2025 for Item 47. Roll call vote to set a date of 2nd Reading. 7 Yes: Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. 48. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF W. 69TH ST. AND WEST OF S. BEAL AVE. FROM THE AG AGRICULTURE DISTRICT TO THE RA-3 APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL— HIGH DENSITY DISTRICT, NO. 021361-2025, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The Planning Commission recommends approval (5-0). Private Applicant(s): Empire Companies – Brady Hyde A motion was made by Council Member Cole and seconded by Council Member Sigette to set a date of 2nd Reading for Wednesday, August 6, 2025 for Item 48. Roll call vote to set a date of 2nd Reading. 7 Yes: Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. 49. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A NAMING AGREEMENT FOR INTERIOR SPACES IN THE FIRST TEE BUILDING N/K/A DENNY SANFORD LEARNING CENTER. Sponsor: Mayor A motion was made by Council Member Basye and seconded by Council Member Barranco to set a date of 2nd Reading for Wednesday, August 6, 2025 for Item 49. Roll call vote to set a date of 2nd Reading. 7 Yes: Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. 50. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, APPROVING A MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY GAS PIPELINE EASEMENT. Sponsor: Mayor A motion was made by Council Member Barranco and seconded by Council Member Basye to set a date of 2nd Reading for Wednesday, August 6, 2025 for Item 50. Roll call vote to set a date of 2nd Reading. 7 Yes: Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. 51. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING THE SURFACE AMBULANCE SERVICE FRANCHISE TO PARAMEDICS LOGISTICS SOUTH DAKOTA, LLC, AND APPROVING THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN PARAMEDICS LOGISTICS SOUTH DAKOTA, LLC, AND THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA, ALONG WITH AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE SAME. Sponsor: Mayor A motion was made by Council Member Cole and seconded by Council Member Sigette to set a date of 2nd Reading for Wednesday, August 6, 2025 for Item 51.  Council Chair Rich Merkouris passed the gavel to Council Vice Chair Jennifer Sigette at 7:42 p.m. Roll call vote to set a date of 2nd Reading. 7 Yes: Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. Sigette returned the gavel to Merkouris at 7:45 p.m. HEARINGS AND RESOLUTIONS 52. A RESOLUTION INCLUDING CERTAIN CONTIGUOUS TERRITORY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA -- ANNEXATION 021464-2025—WALKER’S ADDITION Sponsor: Mayor A motion was made by Council Member Basye and seconded by Council Member Sigette to adopt Resolution No. 49-25. Roll call vote to adopt. 7 Yes: Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. RESOLUTION NO. 49-25 ANNEXATION 021464-2025—WALKER’S ADDITION A RESOLUTION INCLUDING CERTAIN CONTIGUOUS TERRITORY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA. WHEREAS, there has been presented to the City Council of the City of Sioux Falls and filed with the City Clerk, a Petition in writing signed by the owners and otherwise in compliance with the provisions of SDCL Chapter 9-4, requesting that the territory hereinafter described be included within the municipality; WHEREAS, there has been an analysis completed in regard to the territory hereinafter described and it has been found that: 1. The property has been properly described and is contiguous to the current city limits. 2. The proposed land uses and densities are generally consistent with the Shape Sioux Falls 2040 Comprehensive Plan. 3. There is access to the major street network along 471st Avenue. 4. The property is adjacent to City water for connection. 5. The property can be served by sanitary sewer adjacent to the parcel. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:  That the following described properties are and the same hereby are included within the corporate limits of the city of Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, and the boundary of the city is hereby extended to include such territory: TRACT 10 of the Walker’s Addition in the N1/2 of the NW 1/4 of Section 13, Township 102 North, Range 50 West of the 5th P.M., including 471st Avenue right of way adjacent thereto; Minnehaha County, South Dakota And that the City Clerk shall cause to be filed with the Register of Deeds, Minnehaha County, SD, a duly certified transcript of this resolution. Date adopted: 07/15/25 . Paul TenHaken, Mayor ATTEST: Jermery J. Washington, City Clerk 53. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SIOUX FALLS ZOO AND AQUARIUM MASTER PLAN. Sponsor: Mayor A motion was made by Council Member Basye and seconded by Council Member Barranco to adopt Resolution No. 50-25. Roll call vote to adopt. 7 Yes: Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. RESOLUTION NO. 50-25 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SIOUX FALLS ZOO AND AQUARIUM MASTER PLAN. WHEREAS, the Zoological Society of Sioux Falls, the manager of the Sioux Falls Zoo and Aquarium (the “Zoo”), in cooperation with Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation have prepared a master plan for the Zoo (the “Plan”); and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 13-25, the Plan identifies the location of the homage to the Delbridge Museum, including an interactive video exhibit, along with the location of the panda. WHEREAS, on June 18, 2025, the Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation Board unanimously recommended that the City Council approve the Plan; and WHEREAS, the Plan has merit and is of benefit to the City and its system of parks. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD: That it approves the master plan for the Sioux Falls Zoo and Aquarium, which is attached hereto and made a part of this resolution.  The City shall publish the resolution, without attachment, after its passage. The attachment is on file and available for inspection in the office of the City Clerk. Date adopted: 07/15/25 . Paul TenHaken, Mayor ATTEST: Jermery J. Washington, City Clerk 54. A RESOLUTION ADVISING AND GIVING CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO VARIOUS CITIZEN BOARDS. Sponsor: Mayor A motion was made by Council Member Sigette and seconded by Council Member Spellerberg to adopt Resolution 46-25. Roll call vote to adopt. 7 Yes: Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. RESOLUTION NO. 46-25 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 Sue Lang Library Board of Trustees Appointed for a term from August 2025 to August 2028. Kelly Thompson Library Board of Trustees Appointed for a term from August 2025 to August 2028. Date adopted: 07/15/25 . Paul TenHaken, Mayor ATTEST: Jermery J. Washington, City Clerk 55. A RESOLUTION ADVISING AND GIVING CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE SOUTHEASTERN COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (SECOG) BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND URBANIZED DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (UDC). Sponsors: Council Members Merkouris and Sigette A motion was made by Council Member Sigette and seconded by Council Member Barranco to adopt Resolution No. 47-25.  Roll call vote to adopt. 6 Yes: Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. Basye was not present for the vote on this motion. RESOLUTION NO. 47-25 A RESOLUTION ADVISING AND GIVING CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE SOUTHEASTERN COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (SECOG) BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND URBANIZED DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (UDC). BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD: That it gives its advice and consent to the following City Council appointments: Name Board Term Sarah Cole SECOG Appointed for a term to expire June 30, 2026. Jennifer Sigette SECOG Appointed for a term to expire June 30, 2026. Jim David and SECOG Appointed for a term to expire June 30, 2026, Thea Rave as alternates. David Barranco UDC Appointed for a term to expire June 30, 2026. Miranda Basye UDC Appointed for a term to expire June 30, 2026. Rich Merkouris UDC Appointed for a term to expire June 30, 2026. Curt Soehl UDC Appointed for a term to expire June 30, 2026. Jim David and UDC Appointed for a term to expire June 30, 2026, Thea Rave as alternates. Section 1. The appointed persons may continue to serve after the expiration of his/her term until a replacement is approved by the City Council. Date adopted: 07/15/25 Paul TenHaken, Mayor ATTEST: Jermery J. Washington, City Clerk 56. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, RESCHEDULING AND POSTPONING THE BUSINESS OF THE CITY FOR EVENTS IN 2026. Sponsors: Council Members Merkouris and Sigette A motion was made by Council Member Sigette and seconded by Council Member Barranco to adopt Resolution No. 48-25. Roll call vote to adopt. 6 Yes: Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. Basye was not present for the vote on this motion.  RESOLUTION NO. 48-25 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, RESCHEDULING AND POSTPONING THE BUSINESS OF THE CITY FOR EVENTS IN 2026. 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 3, 2026, will be rescheduled to 6 p.m., Monday, February 2, 2026, 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, June 2, 2026, will be rescheduled to 6 p.m., Wednesday, June 3, 2026, as it conflicts with the Primary Election. That the business to be conducted at the City Council meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, will be rescheduled to 6 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, 2026, as it conflicts with the City of Sioux Falls Runoff Election. That the business to be conducted at the City Council meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, will be rescheduled to 6 p.m., Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 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 13, 2026, will be rescheduled to 6 p.m., Wednesday, October 14, 2026, as it conflicts with the Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting. That the business to be conducted at the City Council meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, will be rescheduled to 6 p.m., Wednesday, November 4, 2026, as it conflicts with the General Election. The corresponding Informational Meetings or Budget Hearings may also be rescheduled. Date adopted: 07/15/25 . 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) 57. NOTICE OF TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATIONS ON THE MEMORANDUM DATED: June 6, 2025. NEW BUSINESS  There was none. GENERAL PUBLIC INPUT There was public input given on the following: an incident at an apartment complex, immigration concerns, civil rights, safety, the proposed video of the Brockhouse Animal Collection, the Sanford Wellness Center, bike trail detours, elected officials, 2026 Municipal Election, campaign finance, runoff elections, trafficking, and comments from members of the public. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Council Member Sigette and seconded by Council Member Basye to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. Voice vote to adjourn. 7 Yes: Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. Jermery J. Washington, City Clerk