Informational Meeting

MINUTES Tuesday, July 18, 2017 Informational City Council 4 PM Meeting Carnegie Town Hall 235 West 10th Street Sioux Falls City Council Members Present: Christine M. Erickson, Michelle Erpenbach, Rick Kiley, Greg Neitzert, Rex Rolfing, Marshall Selberg, and Pat Starr Members Absent: Theresa Stehly and Mike T. Huether 1. Call To Order Council Chair Rick Kiley called the meeting to order at 4 p.m. 2. Urbanized Development Commission (UDC) A. Thursday, July 13, 2017 Committee Member Rex Rolfing provided a report on the following topics: a MPO Memorandum of Understanding, which recognized Tea and Harrisburg as major cities; the Final Draft of the 2018 Unified Planning Work Program; the 2017 Unified Planning Work Program Amendment #2017-02; the 2040 Long-Range Transportation Plan Amendment Resolution #2017-01; the Sioux Falls MPO Self-Certification; the 2017-2020 Transportation Improvements Program Revision #17-007; the First Draft of the 2018-2021 Transportation Improvement Program; and were presented the draft of the State of South Dakota Freight Plan. 3. City Council Open Discussion Council Member Pat Starr relayed a message from Council Member Theresa Stehly that she is not at the meeting due to presenting a proposal to the Parks and Recreation Board meeting, which began at 4 p.m. Council Vice Chair Christine M. Erickson said there will be public input allowed for Item 51 at tonight's meeting. 4. Presentations A. Waste Hauler Recycling Rate-Yard Waste Policy Update by Andy Berg, Environmental/Stormwater Manager; and Jessica Sexe, Sustainability Coordinator Jessica Sexe led the presentation and began by thanking the Solid Waste  Board, haulers and members of the recycling community. The policy update focused on: the Local Solid Waste Industry; Recycling Requirements; Recycling Rate Calculation; Why Remove Yard Waste?; Industry Support; and Implementation. Discussion followed regarding: haulers who wouldn't have made recycling requirements last year if yard waste hadn't been included; the new rates; yard waste container service; what haulers can do with yard waste; handout sent to customers; reflections of a recycling tour; how to encourage consumers to recycle at home; enforcement of haulers not meeting the minimum recycling standard; electronics recycling; landfill lifetime extension; and a complimentary email from a citizen. B. Sioux Falls Area Humane Society Cash Handling Audit by Ashley VanDeBerg, Internal Auditor Ashley VanDeBerg presented the audit report, which included information on: background; objectives; scope and methodology; results; and recommendations. Discussion followed regarding: recommendations and responses; sequential receipts and software limitations; response to a tour of the Sioux Falls Humane Society; funds generated through fees; and management's request of the audit. C. Ambulance Service Contract Audit Report by Ashley VanDeBerg, Internal Auditor VanDeBerg presented the audit, which included information on: background; objectives; scope and methodology; and results. Discussion followed regarding; absence of recommendations; mutual aid agreements; response times; 911; complaints regarding mutual aid agreements; no changes to the compliance of the audit; and Paramedic Plus keeping up with contract stipulations. 5. Adjournment Council Chair Rick Kiley adjourned the meeting at 4:50 p.m. Denise D. Tucker, MMC Assistant City Clerk