Informational Meeting

MINUTES Tuesday, October 9, 2018 Informational City Council 4 PM Meeting Carnegie Town Hall 235 West 10th Street Sioux Falls City Council Members Present: Janet Brekke (arr. 4:07 p.m.), Christine M. Erickson, Rick Kiley, Greg Neitzert, Marshall Selberg, Curt Soehl, Pat Starr, and Theresa Stehly Members Absent: None 1. Call To Order Council Chair Christine M. Erickson called the meeting to order at 4 p.m. 2. Administration Communications There was none. 3. City Council Open Discussion Council Member Curt Soehl stated that this is Fire Prevention Week. Council Member Rick Kiley reminded everyone that next week's City Council Meetings are on Monday, October 15, 2018, and that the Land Use Committee Meeting is canceled. 4. Presentations A. 8th Street Bridge Rehabilitation Update by Vanessa Victor, Project Manager, Infrastructure Design Group Presentation: Approximately 15 minutes followed by discussion Mark Cotter, Director of Public Works, provided opening remarks and introduced members of the project team. Vanessa Victor, Project Manager for Infrastructure Design Group, provided a review on the following presentation slides: Contents, Project Area, History, Analysis, Proposed Renderings, Surfacing Changes, Visioning Concepts - Roadway, Arch Repairs, Pier Nosing Repairs, Spandrel Wall Repairs, Railing Improvements, Visioning Concepts - Lighting, Visioning Concepts - Greenway, Project Team, and Next Steps. Discussion followed about: if full closure is needed during construction; the  updates being made to color structuring; ADA compliance requirements for the sidewalk; the location of a pedestrian crossing; the location of signals at a pedestrian crosswalk; the timetable for the construction; if there will be incentives for early completion and/or penalties for late completion on this project; the number of parking spots on the bridge; the type and style of the railing and the stairway; and improving the safety of the bridge while keeping the style as close as possible to the original version. B. Tobacco Free Policy Update by Mary Michaels, Public Health Prevention Coordinator Presentation: Approximately 5 minutes followed by discussion Mary Michaels, Public Health Prevention Coordinator, provided an update on the City's Tobacco Ordinance. The following slides were reviewed: Regulation of Smoking on City Property; Quick Facts; Window Cling, Resource Guide for Events, Event Center Signs; and Implementation Update. Kelby Mieras, Park Operations Manager, spoke about the events hosted at the parks, designated smoking areas and their locations. The smoking ban has been well received at the events held in the parks. Discussion followed about: citations and fines; larger events implementing the new policy; monitoring at the Events Center; designated smoking areas at events; the approval process for special event applications; and whether or not there needs to be any updates or changes made to the existing ordinance. C. Ambulance Contract Extension Update by Jill Franken, Public Health Director Presentation: Approximately 15 minutes followed by discussion Jill Franken, Public Health Director, reviewed a draft of the letter regarding the extension of the terms of the franchise agreement. She discussed the steps that will be taken after the letter is accepted by Paramedics Logistics. Dr. Abigail Polzin, Chair of REMSA Medical Board, provided an update regarding her background with the REMSA Medical Board and stated that both hospitals and the board have had a great experience with Paramedics Plus and that they would support the extension. Gary Meyer, REMSA Board Chair, stated the board went through the due diligence process to determine if this was the best action and services for the community. He discussed the review process and stated there is no hesitation in supporting this six year extension. Discussion followed about: performance and feedback information; financial liability; the reasons for the ambulance review that was conducted in 2015; another municipality that used their City Council as a selection committee;  the notification provided to Rural Metro; the City Council being a part of future negotiations; 911 and private transports; the timetables for additional discussions regarding the contract and future options; the use of the Fire Department and emergency personnel; reviewing transportation system for paratransit rides; and non-emergency transports in the city and those allowable by city ordinance; the RFP process in 2015 including the time and effort used to review the proposed changes to the ambulance system; bringing contractual, financial and bonding information forward at the 1st Reading of this ordinance along with provisions that will be required should the ambulance service be declared insolvent. 5. Public Comment There was none. 6. Adjournment Council Chair Christine M. Erickson adjourned the meeting at 5:09 p.m. Tamara Jorgensen, MMC Assistant City Clerk