Informational Meeting

MINUTES Informational Meeting Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at 3:30 PM Carnegie Town Hall, 235 West 10th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57104 1. Call To Order Council Members Present: Janet Brekke, Christine M. Erickson, Greg Neitzert, Marshall Selberg, Curt Soehl, Pat Starr, Theresa Stehly Council Members Absent: Rick Kiley City Council Chair Christine M. Erickson called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. 2. Committee/Commission Reports A. Land Use Committee: Tuesday, February 19, 2019 Erickson said the committee discussed changes to the Shape Places ordinance. Council Member Greg Neitzert spoke about his proposal to adjust setbacks for 3- story apartments, which he presented to the committee. Both of them encouraged people to view the meeting online. 3. City Council Open Discussion There was none. 4. Presentations A. 2018 Fire Code Updates by Dean Lanier, Fire Marshal Presentation: Approximately 15 minutes followed by discussion Lanier spoke about the following topics during his presentation: 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) Adoption; Amending section 903.2.8 Fire Sprinklers, R-2 with more than six dwelling units; Outdoor Pallet Storage; Lockdown Plans; Refrigerants with Lower Flammability Hazards; Fire Pump and Fire Sprinkler Riser Rooms; Integrated Fire Protection System Training; Aerosol Fire-extinguishing systems; Group R-4 Fire Alarm System; Groups R-3 and R-4 Protected with NFPA 13D Sprinkler System; Locking Arrangements in Educational Occupancies; Fire Sprinklers in Existing Group A-2 Occupancies (Not Adopted); Energy Systems; Protection from Vehicle Impact; Repair of Vehicles Fueled by CNG and LNG; Food truck requirements (Not adopted); Temporary Special Event Structures; and Sub development road widths.  Discussion followed regarding: Aerosol Fire-extinguishing systems; pallets; Addition to Sections 1103.5.1; bollards and gas pumps; residential smoke alarms and fire extinguishers; fire sprinklers with more than six dwelling units; food trucks; affordable housing and safety; businesses and pallets; and electrical fires and old/new homes. B. Final Design and Construction Administration Agreement (Sherman Park Improvements) by Don Kearney, Director of Parks and Recreation Presentation: Approximately 20 minutes followed by discussion Kearney provided a brief overview of the purpose of the presentation. Robbie Veurink, with Midwest Engineering, spoke about the following during his presentation: the Sertoma Park Art Wall Project Location; Wall Failure; the Failure Investigation; the Basis of Investigation; Results of the Investigation; Where to go from here; Design Considerations; and the Next Steps. Discussion followed regarding: guidelines that were in place at the time of construction; contract and design; the dry stack technique used for the project; rebuilding the wall; encouragement to work with the artist, Porter Williams; and project timeframe. Williams spoke about his concerns regarding the incorporation of his artwork into the wall and being left out of the rebuilding process. Discussion continued regarding: intent of the Council regarding the project; and options for a Call for Art. 5. Public Comment Bruce Danielson spoke about his observations regarding the art wall, studying and building stone walls, and the report of the wall. Mike Cooper, Director of Planning and Development Services, said that representatives from the Homebuilders Association and Multi-Housing are aware of the changes being made regarding fire sprinklers and dwellings with six units or more. 6. Adjournment City Council Chair Christine M. Erickson adjourned the meeting at 4:45 p.m. Denise D. Tucker, MMC, Assistant City Clerk