City Council Meeting

MINUTES City Council Meeting Tuesday, August 12, 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 Jennifer Sigette, Council Member Curt Soehl, 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: None 2. INVOCATION • Rev. Lorah Houser Jankord, representing 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 Sigette and seconded by Council Member Spellerberg to approve the Consent Agenda. Roll call vote to approve. 8 Yes: Sigette, Soehl, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole, Merkouris; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES • Budget Hearings of Wednesday, August 6, 2025 • Regular City Council Meeting of Wednesday, August 6, 2025 COMMUNICATIONS 6. Approval of contracts/agreements over $100K on the memorandum dated August 8, 2025. 7. Notice of Contracts/Agreements under $100K and Change Orders over $100K through July 31, 2025. 8. Approval of a request pursuant to SDCL 35-1-5.5 from Rachel Runia to consume, but not sell, alcoholic beverages at the Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum, 1900 S. Perry Pl., on September 5, 2025. NOTICE OF HEARINGS 9. Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, September 2, 2025. A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026, AND THE 2026–2030 CAPITAL PROGRAM. Sponsor: Mayor REGULAR AGENDA 10. 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. 8 Yes: Sigette, Soehl, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole, Merkouris; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES ORDINANCE SECOND READINGS 11. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A “CONDITIONAL GIFTING AND NAMING AGREEMENT FOR A BALLFIELD LOCATED AT PRAIRIE MEADOWS PARK.” Sponsor: Mayor A motion was made by Council Member Barranco and seconded by Council Member Cole to adopt Ordinance No. 48-25. Roll call vote to adopt. 8 Yes: Sigette, Soehl, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole, Merkouris; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. 12. 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY ADDING A CHAPTER TO TITLE XIII: GENERAL OFFENSES. Sponsor: Mayor A motion was made by Council Member Spellerberg and seconded by Council Member Sigette to approve Item 12.  A motion was made by Council Member Merkouris and seconded by Council Member Thomason to amend by incorporating the changes reflected in Ord. 0057a. Roll call vote to amend. 8 Yes: Sigette, Soehl, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole, Merkouris; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. Roll call vote to approve, as amended. 8 Yes: Sigette, Soehl, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole, Merkouris; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. A motion was made by Council Member Merkouris and seconded by Council Member Thomason to send the proposed ordinance, as amended, for final consideration and possible adoption at the meeting on August 19, 2025. Roll call vote to send. 8 Yes: Sigette, Soehl, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole, Merkouris; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. ORDINANCE FIRST READINGS 13. 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, PROVIDING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS. Sponsor: Mayor A motion was made by Council Member Merkouris and seconded by Council Member Soehl to set a date of 2nd Reading for Tuesday, August 19, 2025 for Item 13. Roll call vote to set a date of 2nd Reading. 7 Yes: Sigette, Soehl, Spellerberg, Barranco, Basye, Cole, Merkouris; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. Thomason was not present for the vote on this motion. HEARINGS AND RESOLUTIONS 14. 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 A motion was made by Council Member Spellerberg and seconded by Council Member Barranco to adopt Resolution No. 55-25. Roll call vote to adopt. 8 Yes: Sigette, Soehl, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole, Merkouris; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. RESOLUTION NO. 55-25 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. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD:  SECTION 1. That the special assessment roll for repair or demolition of real property in various areas in Sioux Falls, SD, is hereby approved and the assessments in the assessment roll are levied against the property described in it. The assessments become a lien against the property when the assessment roll is filed in the City Finance Office. SECTION 2. The assessment may be paid in one annual installment and shall be collected under Plan One—Collection by County Treasurer as provided in SDCL 9-43. Date adopted: 08/12/25 . Paul TenHaken, Mayor ATTEST: Jermery J. Washington, City Clerk NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS Notice is hereby given that assessments levied under the above resolution will become due and payable at the office of the County Treasurer in one installment, together with interest not to exceed 6.50 percent per annum in accordance with SDCL 9-43. The first installment, with interest, will become due with general taxes and will be payable at the County Treasurer’s Office on January 1, 2026. Notice is further given that the special assessment roll approved in the above resolution was filed with the City Finance Office on the 12th day of August, 2025, and that the entire assessment may be paid without interest to the City Finance Office on or before September 11, 2025. Jermery J. Washington City Clerk 15. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR LITTER REMOVAL IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA. Sponsor: Mayor A motion was made by Council Member Sigette and seconded by Council Member Basye to adopt Resolution No. 56-25. Roll call vote to adopt. 7 Yes: Sigette, Soehl, Spellerberg, Thomason, Basye, Cole, Merkouris; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. Barranco was not present for the vote on this motion. RESOLUTION NO. 56-25 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR LITTER REMOVAL IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD: SECTION 1. That the special assessment roll for litter removal in various areas in Sioux Falls, SD, is hereby approved and the assessments in the assessment roll are levied against the property described in it. The assessments become a lien against the  property when the assessment roll is filed in the City Finance Office. SECTION 2. The assessment may be paid in one annual installment and shall be collected under Plan One—Collection by County Treasurer as provided in SDCL 9-43. Date adopted: 08/12/25 . Paul TenHaken, Mayor ATTEST: Jermery J. Washington, City Clerk NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS Notice is hereby given that assessments levied under the above resolution will become due and payable at the office of the County Treasurer in one installment, together with interest not to exceed 6.50 percent per annum in accordance with SDCL 9-43. The first installment, with interest, will become due with general taxes and will be payable at the County Treasurer’s Office on January 1, 2026. Notice is further given that the special assessment roll approved in the above resolution was filed with the City Finance Office on the 12th day of August, 2025, and that the entire assessment may be paid without interest to the City Finance Office on or before September 11, 2025. Jermery J. Washington City Clerk 16. 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 A motion was made by Council Member Merkouris and seconded by Council Member Spellerberg to adopt Resolution No. 57-25. Roll call vote to adopt. 8 Yes: Sigette, Soehl, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole, Merkouris; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. RESOLUTION NO. 57-25 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. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD: SECTION 1. That the special assessment roll for mowing weeds and grasses in various areas in Sioux Falls, SD, is hereby approved and the assessments in the assessment roll are levied against the property described in it. The assessments become a lien against the property when the assessment roll is filed in the City Finance Office.  SECTION 2. The assessment may be paid in one annual installment and shall be collected under Plan One—Collection by County Treasurer as provided in SDCL 9-43. Date adopted: 08/12/25 . Paul TenHaken, Mayor ATTEST: Jermery J. Washington, City Clerk NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS Notice is hereby given that assessments levied under the above resolution will become due and payable at the office of the County Treasurer in one installment, together with interest not to exceed 6.50 percent per annum in accordance with SDCL 9-43. The first installment, with interest, will become due with general taxes and will be payable at the County Treasurer’s Office on January 1, 2026. Notice is further given that the special assessment roll approved in the above resolution was filed with the City Finance Office on the 12th day of August, 2025, and that the entire assessment may be paid without interest to the City Finance Office on or before September 11, 2025. Jermery J. Washington City Clerk 17. 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 A motion was made by Council Member Sigette and seconded by Council Member Barranco to adopt Resolution No. 58-25. Roll call vote to adopt. 7 Yes: Sigette, Soehl, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Cole, Merkouris; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. Basye was not present for the vote on this motion. RESOLUTION NO. 58-25 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. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD: SECTION 1. That the special assessment roll for the assessment of the property assessable for removal and replacement of concrete sidewalk at various locations as set out in the special assessment roll approved this date is hereby levied against the property described therein and becomes a lien against the property when the special assessment roll is filed in the City Finance Office. SECTION 2. The assessment may be paid in five annual installments and shall be  collected under Plan One—Collection by County Treasurer as provided in SDCL 9-43. Date adopted: 08/12/25 . Paul TenHaken, Mayor ATTEST: Jermery J. Washington, City Clerk NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS Notice is hereby given that assessments levied under the above resolution will become due and payable at the office of the County Treasurer in five installments, together with interest at 6.50 percent per annum in accordance with SDCL 9-43. The first installment, with interest, will become due with general taxes and will be payable at the County Treasurer’s Office on January 1, 2026. The remaining installments, with interest, will become due and payable annually at the County Treasurer’s Office on January 1 of each following year until total assessment, with interest, is paid in full. Notice is further given that the special assessment roll approved in the above resolution was filed with the City Finance Office on the 12th day of August, 2025, and that the whole of said assessment, or any installment thereof, may be paid without interest to the City Finance Office on or before 30 days after said filing. Jermery J. Washington City Clerk 18. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR SNOW REMOVAL IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA. Sponsor: Mayor A motion was made by Council Member Spellerberg and seconded by Council Member Soehl to adopt Resolution No. 59-25. Roll call vote to adopt. 8 Yes: Sigette, Soehl, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole, Merkouris; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. RESOLUTION NO. 59-25 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR SNOW REMOVAL IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD: SECTION 1. That the special assessment roll for snow removal in various areas in Sioux Falls, SD, is hereby approved and the assessments in the assessment roll are levied against the property described in it. The assessments become a lien against the property when the assessment roll is filed in the City Finance Office. SECTION 2. The assessment may be paid in one annual installment and shall be collected under Plan One—Collection by County Treasurer as provided in SDCL 9-43. Date adopted: 08/12/25 .  Paul TenHaken, Mayor ATTEST: Jermery J. Washington, City Clerk NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS Notice is hereby given that assessments levied under the above resolution will become due and payable at the office of the County Treasurer in one installment, together with interest not to exceed 6.50 percent per annum in accordance with SDCL 9-43. The first installment, with interest, will become due with general taxes and will be payable at the County Treasurer’s Office on January 1, 2026. Notice is further given that the special assessment roll approved in the above resolution was filed with the City Finance Office on the 12th day of August, 2025, and that the entire assessment may be paid without interest to the City Finance Office on or before September 11, 2025. Jermery J. Washington City Clerk 19. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR TREE TRIMMING IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA. Sponsor: Mayor A motion was made by Council Member Spellerberg and seconded by Council Member Basye to adopt Resolution No. 60-25. Roll call vote to adopt. 8 Yes: Sigette, Soehl, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole, Merkouris; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. RESOLUTION NO. 60-25 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR TREE TRIMMING IN VARIOUS AREAS IN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD: SECTION 1. That the special assessment roll for tree trimming in various areas in Sioux Falls, SD, is hereby approved and the assessments in the assessment roll are levied against the property described in it. The assessments become a lien against the property when the assessment roll is filed in the City Finance Office. SECTION 2. The assessment may be paid in one annual installment and shall be collected under Plan One—Collection by County Treasurer as provided in SDCL 9-43. Date adopted: 08/12/25 . Paul TenHaken, Mayor ATTEST: Jermery J. Washington, City Clerk  NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS Notice is hereby given that assessments levied under the above resolution will become due and payable at the office of the County Treasurer in one installment, together with interest not to exceed 6.50 percent per annum in accordance with SDCL 9-43. The first installment, with interest, will become due with general taxes and will be payable at the County Treasurer’s Office on January 1, 2026. Notice is further given that the special assessment roll approved in the above resolution was filed with the City Finance Office on the 12th day of August, 2025, and that the entire assessment may be paid without interest to the City Finance Office on or before September 11, 2025. Jermery J. Washington City Clerk 20. A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CANDIDACY OF CODY PAPKE FOR A POSITION ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC ASSURANCE ALLIANCE (SDPAA). Sponsor: Mayor Mayor Paul TenHaken passed the gavel to Council Chair Rich Merkouris. A motion was made by Council Member Barranco and seconded by Council Member Sigette to adopt Resolution No. 61-25. Roll call vote to adopt. 8 Yes: Sigette, Soehl, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole, Merkouris; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. RESOLUTION NO. 61-25 A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CANDIDACY OF CODY PAPKE FOR A POSITION ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC ASSURANCE ALLIANCE (SDPAA). WHEREAS, the City of Sioux Falls is a member of the SDPAA, which is a risk-sharing pool comprised primarily of South Dakota cities and counties; and WHEREAS, managing liability and risk is an important function for the City of Sioux Falls; WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Sioux Falls to regain representation on the Board of Directors of the SDPAA as a founding member; and WHEREAS, the SDPAA board member eligibility rules require the candidacy of a nonelected official to be supported by a resolution of the governing board; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD: That the City Council hereby supports the candidacy of the City’s Chief Accountant, Cody Papke, CPA, for a position on the Board of Directors of the SDPAA.  Date adopted: 08/12/25. Paul TenHaken, Mayor ATTEST: Jermery J. Washington, City Clerk Council Chair Rich Merkouris passed the gavel back to Mayor Paul TenHaken. 21. A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING JURISDICTIONAL AND GROWTH AREA BOUNDARY LINES BETWEEN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS AND THE CITY OF TEA. Sponsor: Mayor A motion was made by Council Member Merkouris and seconded by Council Member Sigette to adopt Resolution No. 62-25. Roll call vote to adopt. 8 Yes: Sigette, Soehl, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole, Merkouris; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. RESOLUTION NO. 62-25 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING JURISDICTIONAL AND GROWTH AREA BOUNDARY LINES BETWEEN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS AND THE CITY OF TEA. WHEREAS, SDCL §9-12-4 allows every municipality to enter into agreements with a subdivision or unit of government from the state to carry out any authorized municipal function; and WHEREAS, the future growth and development of unincorporated areas on the outskirts of Tea and Sioux Falls are guided by the municipalities’ comprehensive plans; and WHEREAS, the City of Sioux Falls and the City of Tea have recently adopted or will be adopting updates to their comprehensive plans; and WHEREAS, a joint jurisdictional boundary shall not exceed six miles from the municipal boundary and shall be delineated in a comprehensive plan, unless otherwise agreed to by the governing body of each municipality having a planning commission; and WHEREAS, the City of Sioux Falls and the City of Tea recognize the need to provide for logical municipal boundaries and areas of municipal authority between their respective municipalities in order to plan effectively and efficiently for the growth and potential development between their communities and the conservation of available resources for their respective residents; and WHEREAS, the City of Sioux Falls and the City of Tea determined that it would be in the best interest of each municipality and its residents to enter into an agreement establishing a mutual jurisdictional boundary line for the growth areas, future annexations, and future connections to city services;  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Sioux Falls and the City of Tea hereby agree that this mutual jurisdictional and growth boundary agreement be made in accordance with the following: Section 1: The provisions of the preamble set forth above are hereby restated and incorporated herein. Section 2: The mutual jurisdictional growth boundaries (“Subdivision Platting Boundaries”) depicted on the map attached as Exhibit A is hereby approved and adopted by the City of Sioux Falls and the City of Tea for all purposes of this agreement. Section 3: The municipalities shall honor the Subdivision Platting Boundaries in effecting future annexation of territory that is presently unincorporated. Without prior written consent of the other municipality to the contrary, the City of Tea will not annex any territory within the City of Sioux Falls’ jurisdiction area, and the City of Sioux Falls will not annex any territory within the City of Tea’s jurisdiction area. In addition, upon the joint adoption of the respective governing bodies of the Subdivision Platting Boundaries, the City of Sioux Falls and the City of Tea hereby agree to waive any right to challenge or otherwise contest the validity of any annexation the other municipality has effected, is effecting, or will effect in the future for any territory located within the other municipality’s jurisdiction area. Section 4: This agreement shall become effective upon the adoption of the Subdivision Platting Boundaries, as shown in Exhibit A, by the City of Sioux Falls and the City of Tea and will remain in full force and effect until both municipalities agree to review the boundaries. Section 5: This agreement shall be in accordance with the laws of the state of South Dakota. Section 6: That the City of Sioux Falls shall publish this resolution without attachments after its passage. The attachments are on file and available for inspection in the office of the City Clerk. Date adopted: 08/12/25 . Paul TenHaken, Mayor ATTEST: Jermery J. Washington, City Clerk 22. A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING JURISDICTIONAL AND GROWTH AREA BOUNDARY LINES BETWEEN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS AND THE CITY OF HARRISBURG. Sponsor: Mayor A motion was made by Council Member Barranco and seconded by Council Member Soehl to adopt Resolution No. 63-25. Roll call vote to adopt. 8 Yes: Sigette, Soehl, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole, Merkouris; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. RESOLUTION NO. 63-25 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING JURISDICTIONAL AND GROWTH AREA BOUNDARY LINES BETWEEN THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS AND THE CITY OF HARRISBURG. WHEREAS, SDCL §9-12-4 allows every municipality to enter into agreements with a subdivision or unit of government from the state to carry out any authorized municipal function; and WHEREAS, the future growth and development of unincorporated areas on the outskirts of Harrisburg and Sioux Falls are guided by the municipalities’ comprehensive plans; and WHEREAS, the City of Sioux Falls and the City of Harrisburg have recently adopted or will be adopting updates to their comprehensive plans; and WHEREAS, a joint jurisdictional boundary shall not exceed six miles from the municipal boundary and shall be delineated in a comprehensive plan, unless otherwise agreed to by the governing body of each municipality having a planning commission; and WHEREAS, the City of Sioux Falls and the City of Harrisburg recognize the need to provide for logical municipal boundaries and areas of municipal authority between their respective municipalities in order to plan effectively and efficiently for the growth and potential development between their communities and the conservation of available resources for their respective residents; and WHEREAS, the City of Sioux Falls and the City of Harrisburg determined that it would be in the best interest of each municipality and its residents to enter into an agreement establishing a mutual jurisdictional boundary line for the growth areas, future annexations, and future connections to city services; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Sioux Falls and the City of Harrisburg hereby agree that this mutual jurisdictional and growth boundary agreement be made in accordance with the following: Section 1: The provisions of the preamble set forth above are hereby restated and incorporated herein. Section 2: The mutual jurisdictional growth boundaries (“Subdivision Platting Boundaries”) depicted on the map attached as Exhibit A is hereby approved and adopted by the City of Sioux Falls and the City of Harrisburg for all purposes of this agreement. Section 3: The municipalities shall honor the Subdivision Platting Boundaries in effecting future annexation of territory that is presently unincorporated. Without prior written consent of the other municipality to the contrary, the City of Harrisburg will not  annex any territory within the City of Sioux Falls’ jurisdiction area, and the City of Sioux Falls will not annex any territory within the City of Harrisburg’s jurisdiction area. In addition, upon the joint adoption of the respective governing bodies of the Subdivision Platting Boundaries, the City of Sioux Falls and the City of Harrisburg hereby agree to waive any right to challenge or otherwise contest the validity of any annexation the other municipality has effected, is effecting, or will effect in the future for any territory located within the other municipality’s jurisdiction area. Section 4: This agreement shall become effective upon the adoption of the Subdivision Platting Boundaries, as shown in Exhibit A, by the City of Sioux Falls and the City of Harrisburg and will remain in full force and effect until both municipalities agree to review the boundaries. Section 5: This agreement shall be in accordance with the laws of the state of South Dakota. Section 6: That the City of Sioux Falls shall publish this resolution without attachments after its passage. The attachments are on file and available for inspection in the office of the City Clerk. Date adopted: 08/12/25 . Paul TenHaken, Mayor ATTEST: Jermery J. Washington, City Clerk 23. A RESOLUTION ADVISING AND GIVING CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO CERTAIN CITIZEN BOARDS. Sponsor: Mayor A motion was made by Council Member Sigette and seconded by Council Member Barranco to adopt Resolution No. 64-25. Roll call vote to adopt. 8 Yes: Sigette, Soehl, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole, Merkouris; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. RESOLUTION NO. 64-25 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 Amber Finnesand Disability Awareness and Appointed for a term from Accessibility Review September 2025 to September 2026 Board (DAARB) (to fill the unexpired term of Devin Labee Darling).  Date adopted: 08/12/25 . Paul TenHaken, Mayor ATTEST: Jermery J. Washington, City Clerk 24. A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2025 CITY COUNCIL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. Sponsors: Council Members Sigette and Merkouris A motion was made by Council Member Merkouris and seconded by Council Member Sigette to adopt Resolution No. 65-25. Roll call vote to adopt. 8 Yes: Sigette, Soehl, Spellerberg, Thomason, Barranco, Basye, Cole, Merkouris; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. RESOLUTION NO. 65-25 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2025 CITY COUNCIL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD: That the document attached to and part of this resolution entitled “2025 City Council Policies and Procedures” is hereby adopted. Date adopted: 08/12/25. Paul TenHaken, Mayor ATTEST: Jermery J. Washington, City Clerk Council Member David Barranco left the meeting at this time. NEW BUSINESS There was none. GENERAL PUBLIC INPUT The following topics were discussed: no documents have been provided tracking a donation to the zoo; mail delivery issues at Kingsport Village Apartments; issues with Dunham apartment properties and code enforcement; Downtown Rickshaw pedicab business; I.C.E. and Civil Rights; and the need for more safety features and crosswalks along 8th Street. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Council Member Spellerberg and seconded by Council Member Basye to adjourn at 9:41 p.m. Voice vote to adjourn. 7 Yes: Sigette, Soehl, Spellerberg, Thomason, Basye, Cole, Merkouris; 0 No: (None). Motion Passed. Denise D. Tucker, MMC, Assistant City Clerk