Informational Meeting

MINUTES Tuesday, November 21, 2017 Informational City Council 4 PM Meeting Carnegie Town Hall 235 West 10th Street Sioux Falls City Council Members Present: Michelle Erpenbach, Rick Kiley, Greg Neitzert, Marshall Selberg, Pat Starr, Theresa Stehly Members Absent: Christine M. Erickson, Rex Rolfing and Mike T. Huether 1. Call To Order Council Chair Rick Kiley called the meeting to order at 4 p.m. 2. City Council Open Discussion Council Member Theresa Stehly said she joined Downtown business leaders yesterday touring five businesses as a kickoff for Small Business Saturday. 3. Presentations A. October Monthly Financial Report by Tracy Turbak, Finance Director Presentation: Approximately 15 minutes followed by discussion Tracy Turbak, Finance Director, presented a PowerPoint for the October Monthly Financial report. He spoke about: the Sioux Falls MSA Unemployment; Building Permits, YTD Building Valuations; Sales Tax Collections w/out Audits, Cumulative 12-Month Rolling Growth Rate; Entertainment Tax Collections w/out Audits, Cumulative 12-Month Rolling Growth Rate; Revenue & Expense YTD; and Sales Tax Bond Refunding (2007 A - Lewis & Clark Bonds). B. Mechanical: Let's Get Acquainted by Gary Klarenbeek, Chief Mechanical Inspector Presentation: Approximately 10 minutes followed by discussion Gary Klarenbeek, Chief Mechanical Inspector, presented a PowerPoint presentation regarding the mechanical inspection division. He spoke about: the three inspectors, their years of experience and territories; the primary concern for the division is the life/safety aspect of HVAC systems; working with the public and contractors to ensure code compliance; they performed 11,086 onsite field inspections in 2016, and 9,649 by the end of October 2017; they inspect both new construction installations and replacements of existing appliances; and they look at commercial systems like restaurant hoods and hazardous material ventilation.  Discussion followed regarding: who inspects natural gas piping and household dryers; why high efficiency appliances shut down due to lack of fresh air; staff workload and management; staffing; carbon monoxide detectors; placing homeowner tips in the water bill; average time for inspections and travel time; thanking the division for their work; and permitted remodels. 4. Adjournment Council Chair Rick Kiley wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and adjourned the meeting at 4:31p.m. Denise D. Tucker, MMC Assistant City Clerk