Informational Meeting

MINUTES Tuesday, March 13, 2018 Informational City Council 4 PM Meeting Carnegie Town Hall 235 West 10th Street Sioux Falls City Council Members Present: Christine M. Erickson, Rick Kiley, Greg Neitzert, Rex Rolfing, Marshall Selberg, Pat Starr, and Theresa Stehly Members Absent: Michelle Erpenbach 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. Meeting of Tuesday, March 8, 2018 Council Member Rex Rolfing provided an update regarding the following: Approving Transportation Improvement Programs; reviewed Public Transportation Proposals; Program Funding reviews; and an update on the Pavement Measurement System for Minnehaha County. Rolfing stated that he was the only member of the committee that achieved perfect attendance. 3. City Council Open Discussion Council Member Greg Neitzert stated that he visited the alligator that is within the city limits. He also saw other creatures at this same location. Neitzert spoke about the decibel issues downtown and stated he reviewed a demonstration with the Health Department of what the actual decibel levels sound like. Council Member Theresa Stehly asked Neitzert about the noise levels in the apartment across from the Icon Lounge and stated it would be helpful if other members could experience the same situation. Stehly spoke about attending the funeral for Hal Wick and provided an update on his background and dedication to public service. Stehly read the plaque "Cradle of Statehood" which is located on the south side of City Hall. Council Member Christine M. Erickson expressed her condolences to the Hal Wick family stating he was a hard worker and a great mentor to many people. 4. Presentations A. Follow Up Discussion: 2017 Year-end Financial Report from the Informational Meeting of Tuesday, February 27, 2018, at 4 p.m. Tracy Turbak, Director of Finance, was present to answer Council follow up questions to the 2017 Year-end Financial Report. Discussion was held in reference to the following topics: the status of the City Attorney's salary; a breakdown of licenses, permits and fines; the amount of money received for building permits; the debt at the Sioux Empire Community Theatre; whether or not there were any other City entities within the budget that were in arrears/delinquent; whether or not Bid district revenues are included in the monthly financial reports; legislative changes to TIF rules and regulations; the percentage of property taxes that go towards the City; and the debt payments each year for the Denny Sanford Premier Center and the Administration Building. B. 2018 Board of Equalization Discussion by Karla Goossen, Director of Equalization for Lincoln County; and Diane Rypkema, Director of Equalization for Minnehaha County Presentation: Approximately 20 minutes followed by discussion. Tom Greco, City Clerk, provided an overview stating the Directors would be providing a brief overview of the Board of Equalization process and key trends they see in their counties. Specific questions can be addressed before the hearings next week if needed. Karla Goossen, Director of Equalization for Lincoln County and Diane Rypkema, Director of Equalization for Minnehaha County, provided an overview of the following: the definitions of mass appraisals, duties of the local boards; summaries of what are presented to the local boards; the differences between the counties; and the use and value of comparables. Discussion was held regarding the following: the process for appealing with the local boards; the type of information presented at the boards; the methodology used is the same for both counties; what factors are used to determine a reappraisal; what to expect when a reappraisal is done by the County; and the training timeline for Council Members. C. Top Ten Projects Update by Tom Huber, Assistant Director of Finance Presentation: Approximately 10 minutes followed by discussion. Tom Huber, Assistant Director of Finance, presented a PowerPoint presentation covering: Past Projects; Current Top Ten Projects; Fleet Management; Public Safety Software; Public Safety Facilities Study; City Administration Building; Mixed-Use Parking Ramp; Railyard Redevelopment; What Works Cities; Asset  Management Software; Levitt Shell Sioux Falls; and Water Reclamation Master Plan. Discussion followed regarding the timeline for staff moving into the Administration Building. 5. Adjournment Council Chair Rick Kiley adjourned the meeting at 5:16 p.m. Tamara Jorgensen, MMC Assistant City Clerk