Informational Meeting

MINUTES Tuesday, April 26, 2016 Informational Meeting 4 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, and Kermit L. Staggers Members Absent: Mike T. Huether Staff Present: Tamara Jorgensen, MMC, Assistant City Clerk; David Bixler, Budget Analyst; Jim David, Legislative/Operations Manager; Tom Greco, City Clerk; and Rich Oksol, Lead Internal Audit Manager 1. Call To Order Council Chair Kenny Anderson Jr. called the meeting to order at 4 p.m. 2. City Council Open Discussion Council Member Greg Jamison spoke about the following items: 1) He is trying to set up a meeting with Dr. Brian Maher, Superintendent of the Sioux Falls School District, to discuss the summer bus pass program for students. 2) Jamison stated he was contacted by the owners of one of the buildings being leased by the City of Sioux Falls. The building currently houses the City Attorney’s Office and Economic Development. The owner stated he wants to sell the building. Council Member Rex Rolfing asked about the asking price for the building and Jamison responded “$1 million or $1.5 million”. 3) Jamison suggested that the Council Chair meet monthly with the Minnehaha County Commission Chair . Vice-Chairs could also attend. Jamison pointed out the advantages to additional communication and updates with the County. Rolfing agreed with this concept regarding increased communication and collaboration. Discussion followed. Council Member Dean Karsky spoke about attending the County Commission meeting this morning. He referenced former County Commission Member Robert Kolbe’s discussion about meeting monthly with the Mayor of Sioux Falls (when he was the Chair of the County Commission). Kolbe spoke about when the City had to go to the County to borrow money, before the implementation of the 2nd penny sales tax. Council Member Rick Kiley offered his assistance in meeting with Dr. Maher.  Council Member Michelle Erpenbach reminded the Council that this group regularly meets with School and County personnel at the Breakfast Club meetings. She stated that this Council has been actively participating in these meetings. Council Member Christine M. Erickson asked about the potential to buy another building and the status of this process. She asked if it is necessary to have a working session to discuss updated information or to spend 10 minutes at a future Informational Meeting for everyone to get updates. She reminded the group that the reason why the bond processing was delayed until October was to allow time to explore other options. Rolfing stated that he has been staying on top of the subject. He met with Sue Quanbeck Etten at least twice on this subject and he assured the group that he will keep them informed. Anderson Jr. stated he has also spoken with Quanbeck Etten regarding the 300 Building and another piece of property for the City. Anderson Jr. stated that he received information regarding another property and he discussed that with Quanbeck Etten. He stated the Council may be receiving an update on May 10, 2016. 3. Presentations A. Quarterly Indoor Aquatic Center Update by the Administration The following PowerPoint Slides were reviewed and discussed: Don Kearney, Director of Parks and Recreation, reviewed: Construction Progress Report (four slides); Landscape Plan; What to Expect on Site Throughout This Spring; Additional Park Improvements (two slides); Operations Update; Live Construction Webcam; and Neighborhood and Public Engagement. Tracy Turbak, Director of Finance, reviewed the following slides: Financial Summary - as of March 30, 2016; Financial Update for Park Improvements; and Midco Aquatic Center - Next Update is July, 2016. Discussion followed. 4. Adjournment Council Chair Kenny Anderson Jr. adjourned the meeting at 4:35 p.m. Tamara Jorgensen, MMC Assistant City Clerk