Informational Meeting

MINUTES Tuesday, January 6, 2015 Informational Meeting 4:00 PM at Carnegie Town Hall Sioux Falls City Council 235 West Tenth Street Members Present: Kenny Anderson Jr., Christine M. Erickson, Michelle Erpenbach, Greg Jamison, Dean Karsky, Rick Kiley, Rex Rolfing, Kermit L. Staggers Members Absent: Mike T. Huether Staff Present: Lorie Hogstad, CMC, City Clerk; Jim David, Legislative/Operations Manager; Dave Bixler, Budget Analyst; and Rich Oksol, Internal Audit Manager 1. Call To Order Council Chair Dean Karsky called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. 2. City Council Open Discussion Council Member Kermit L. Staggers stated that the recent snowstorm was a good opportunity to look at people's driveways and assess the use of snow gates in Sioux Falls. The snow gates seem to be working very well; however, some citizens have expressed concerns that the snow gates are not being used on their driveways. Karsky stated that Public Works will respond to questions and concerns regarding the snow gates and citizen concerns and calls should be directed to Public Works. Council Member Rick Kiley had the opportunity to follow the plows in December and saw the many challenges that the operators faced. Discussion followed. Council Member Greg Jamison said there will be a Fiscal Committee Meeting following this meeting to discuss the Water Reclamation State Revolving Fund loans with the update provided by Mark Cotter, Director of Public Works. Karsky stated that he attended the Minnehaha County Commission Meeting this morning and they approved a proclamation appreciating law enforcement. Friday, January 9, 2015, is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and Karsky asked that the City Police Department, South Dakota Highway Patrol, Minnehaha and Lincoln County Sheriff's Offices, and the South Dakota State Penitentiary Warden, be recognized for the work that they do. Karsky added that on Tuesday, January 13, 2015, there will be a Joint Meeting with the Minnehaha and Lincoln County Commissions for a presentation from the Dakota Access Pipeline group. Citizens will have an opportunity for public  input and comment at this time. In addition, the public will have an opportunity to attend a public hearing of the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) at the Best Western Ramkota Hotel in Sioux Falls on Thursday, January 22, 2015, at 5:30 p.m. Council Member Michelle Erpenbach stressed that the City Council does not have any influence over this issue and that the PUC will make the final decision. 3. Presentations A. Workforce Development Pilot Project Update by Darrin Smith, Director of Community Development; and Brent O'Neil, Economic Development Manager Darrin Smith, Director of Community Development, presented a PowerPoint including slides entitled: Background; Community Outreach & Feedback; Priority Areas of Need; and Program Overview. Discussion followed. 4. Executive Session A. Proposed Executive Session to consult with legal counsel about proposed or pending litigation or contractual matters pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2(3). A motion was made by Council Member Kenny Anderson Jr. and seconded by Council Member Michelle Erpenbach to go into Executive Session at 5:01 p.m. to consult with legal counsel about proposed or pending litigation or contractual matters pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2(3). City Council Chair Dean Karsky called for a voice vote. All members voted yes. Motion Passed. A motion made by Council Member Rex Rolfing and seconded by Council Member Greg Jamison to go out of Executive Session at 5:45 p.m. City Council Chair Dean Karsky called for a voice vote. All members voted yes. Motion Passed. 5. Adjournment City Council Chair Dean Karsky adjourned the meeting at 5:45 p.m. Lorie Hogstad, CMC City Clerk