Informational Meeting
Regular MeetingSioux Falls, SD · September 22, 2015
Minutes
MINUTES Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Informational Meeting 4 PM at Carnegie Town Hall
Sioux Falls City Council 235 West Tenth Street
Members Present: Kenny Anderson Jr., Christine M. Erickson, Greg Jamison, Rick Kiley, and
Rex Rolfing
Members Absent: Michelle Erpenbach, Dean Karsky, Kermit L. Staggers, and Mayor Mike T.
Huether
Staff Present: Tamara Jorgensen, MMC, Assistant City Clerk; David Bixler, Budget Analyst;
Jim David, Legislative/Operations Manager; Lorie Hogstad, CMC, City Clerk; and Rich Oksol,
Internal Audit Manager
1. Call To Order
Council Chair Kenny Anderson Jr. called the meeting to order at 4 p.m.
2. Audit Committee
A. Meeting of Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Council Member Rex Rolfing provided an update on the Police Department Audit;
the Transit Audit; and the Great Plains Zoo and Delbridge Museum Audit.
Rolfing added that a travel request was approved for Internal Audit Manager Rich
Oksol. Rolfing provided an update on the hiring timeline for the vacant Internal
Auditor position.
4:03 p.m. Council Member Michelle Erpenbach arrived at this time.
3. Urbanized Development Commission (UDC)
A. Meeting of Thursday, September 17, 2015
Rolfing provided updates on the following topics: the Coordinated Public Transit-
Human Services Transportation Plan Annual Progress Report; TAP Letters of
Support for the South Dakota cities of Crooks and Tea; an EDA Letter of Support
for USD Discovery District; Citizens Advisory Approval for a Committee
Member Appointment; and the review of the first draft of Go Sioux Falls 2040
Long-Range Transportation Plan.
4. City Council Open Discussion
Council Member Rick Kiley spoke regarding the report results of the free bus rides for
children. Council Member Kenny Anderson Jr. and Legislative/ Operations Manager Jim
David stated additional information will come before the City Council on Monday,
October 19, 2015. Discussion followed.
5. Presentations
A. Monthly Financial Report by Tracy Turbak, Director of Finance
Director of Finance, Tracy Turbak, provided an update on the Financial Report for
August, 2015.
B. Ultimate Fighting, Contest or Exhibitions Ordinance Repeal by Christine M.
Erickson, City Councilor
Council Member Christine M. Erickson reviewed the following PowerPoint
Slides: Ordinance adopted in 2005; Ultimate Fighting, Contest or Exhibitions;
South Dakota Athletic Commission - Created in 2013; South Dakota Athletic
Commission; State Laws & Regulations; State Regulations Snapshot; State
Regulations Snapshot: Mixed Martial Arts; and 2005 Ordinance - Repealed.
Discussion followed.
Additional comments were provided by Jennifer Stalley, Executive Director for
the South Dakota Athletic Commission, and Tom Allstot, Certified MMA Judge.
Stalley joined the meeting via telephone conference.
Chris Semrau, Assistant General Manager for SMG, spoke regarding the
three event booking criteria for having an event at the Denny Sanford Premier
Center. Discussion followed.
These proposed ordinance revisions will be scheduled for 1st Reading on Tuesday,
October 6, 2015, and the 2nd Reading will be scheduled for either Tuesday,
October 13, 2015, or Monday, October 19, 2015. Discussion followed.
6. Adjournment
Council Chair Kenny Anderson Jr. adjourned the meeting at 4:55 p.m.
Tamara Jorgensen, MMC
Assistant City Clerk
Agenda
AGENDA Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Informational Meeting 4 PM at Carnegie Town Hall
Sioux Falls City Council 235 West Tenth Street
1. Call To Order
2. Audit Committee
A. Meeting of Wednesday, September 16, 2015
3. Urbanized Development Commission (UDC)
A. Meeting of Thursday, September 17, 2015
4. City Council Open Discussion
5. Presentations
A. Monthly Financial Report by Tracy Turbak, Director of Finance
B. Ultimate Fighting, Contest or Exhibitions Ordinance Repeal by Christine M.
Erickson, City Councilor
6. Adjournment
The City Council may include such other business as may come before this body.
Audit Committee: Rex Rolfing, Chair
Fiscal Committee: Greg Jamison, Chair
Land Use Committee: Rick Kiley, Chair
Operations Committee: Dean Karsky, Chair
Public Services Committee: Christine M. Erickson, Chair
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