Informational Meeting

MINUTES Tuesday, June 19, 2018 Informational City Council 4 PM Meeting Carnegie Town Hall 235 West 10th Street Sioux Falls City Council Members Present: Janet Brekke, Christine M. Erickson, Rick Kiley, Greg Neitzert (Arr. 4:03 p.m.), Marshall Selberg, Curt Soehl, Pat Starr, and Theresa Stehly Members Absent: None 1. Call To Order Council Chair Erickson called the meeting to order at 4 p.m. 2. City Council Open Discussion There was none. 3. Presentations A. Falls Park Safety Review by Don Kearney, Director of Parks and Recreation Presentation: 15 minutes followed by discussion Moore provided a presentation which included information about: Falls Park Overview; Review Process; Drowning History; Measures Considered But Not Recommended; Recommendations; Falls Park - Lower Falls Viewing; Recommendations; Caution Sign; Falls Park Warning Signs; and Recommendations. Discussion was held regarding the following: an overview of existing rescue operation types and procedures used by Sioux Falls Fire Rescue; the number of rescues performed at the Falls; the timeline and amount of money spent on safety improvements; the proposed timeline for the construction of the lower falls viewing area; the color and height of the warning signs; a sign designed specifically for the foam area; the number and location of fatalities; the reasons for having a low head dam; how the location of fencing could impact rescue operations. Council Members Neitzart, Kiley, Starr and Stehly discussed whether or not an additional assessment was needed from an independent 3rd party. The need, timeline and cost of the assessment was discussed. Erickson requested additional information regarding costs and timeline for an independent 3rd party assessment. B. Planning and Building Services: Who We Are by Mike Cooper, Director of Planning and Building Services Presentation: 15 minutes followed by discussion This item was rescheduled to the Informational Meeting on Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at 4 p.m. C. South Eastern Council of Governments Overview by Lynne Keller Forbes, Executive Director of SECOG Presentation: 15 minutes followed by discussion Keller Forbes provided a presentation which included information about: SECOG Structure; 2017 Revenues; 2017 Dues; Project Development and Funding Applications; 2017 Funding Secured with SECOG's Assistance; 2017 SECOG Region Infrastructure Return on Investment; Funding Secured by County in 2017; 2017 Infrastructure Return on Investment By County; Land Use Regulations Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO); South Eastern Development Foundation; SEDF Loans in 2017; Stogeez/Bin 201; Affordable Housing; Governor's House; Sioux Falls Governor House Lot Locations; Grasslands 2017; Price; Exterior View; Interior Views; Total Sales; Economic Impact - Estimated Taxes; Land Purchase - November, 2017; Household Income; Net Worth; Dakota Business Finance; Dakota Business Finance Service Area; Typical Structure for 504 Loans; Year in Review Dakota Business Finance; 504 Loans in South Dakota; 2017 Lender Volume by CDC in SD; Keller Williams Realty; Nyberg's Ace Hardware; and Tires Tires Tires. Discussion was held regarding the following: the quality of the Governor’s Houses; the price increase for these homes; the styles available; the Housing Opportunity Fund Grant; financing; the number of voluntary community members; the benefits of promoting both the region and the state; the benefits of planning and grant applications; and getting different groups together for projects. D. Veterans Cemetery Update by Council Member Rick Kiley Presentation: 15 minutes followed by discussion Kiley introduced Kenneth Teunissen and Terry Paulson who have assisted with this project in the past. He also recognized the following for their key roles in this project: The Sioux Falls City Council, the City Attorney’s Office, Mayors Huether and TenHaken, the Planning and Public Works Departments, and Jim David, City Council Operations Manager. Kiley provided a presentation which included information on: Determine The Need; State Veterans Cemetery Background; Timeline; Map; State Veterans Cemetery Property (Proposed); Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, MN; and Timeline.  Kiley and Teunissen answered questions regarding the following: the condition of the roads to the proposed site; who can be laid to rest in the cemetery; the number of plots, developments, and vaults that will be put in the cemetery; the application process for reserving a spot; the value of the property; and the location of a visitor kiosk, administration office, maintenance building and rotunda for funeral services. 4. Executive Session A. Discussing the qualifications, competence, performance, character or fitness of any public officer or employee or prospective public officer or employee. The term "employee" does not include any independent contractor. (SDCL 1-25-2(1)) A motion was made by Greg Neitzert and seconded by Curt Soehl to enter Executive Session at 5:27 p.m. for the purpose of "Discussing the qualifications, competence, performance, character or fitness of any public officer or employee or prospective public officer or employee. The term 'employee' does not include any independent contractor. (SDCL 1-25-2(1))" Vote: Roll Call: Yeses, Janet Brekke, Christine M. Erickson, Rick Kiley, Greg Neitzert, Marshall Selberg, Curt Soehl, Pat Starr, Theresa Stehly, 8. Noes, 0. Motion Passed. A motion was made by Pat Starr and seconded by Curt Soehl to exit Executive Session at 5:56 p.m. Council Chair Christine M. Erickson called for a voice vote. All members voted yes. Motion Passed. 5. Adjournment Council Chair Christine M. Erickson adjourned the meeting at 5:56 p.m. Tamara Jorgensen, MMC Assistant City Clerk