Informational Meeting

MINUTES Informational Meeting Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 4:00 PM Carnegie Town Hall, 235 West 10th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57104 1. Call To Order 2. Committee/Commission Reports A. Siouxland Heritage Museum Board: Thursday, January 7, 2021 (Council Member Starr) Council Member Pat Starr stated the Museum finished the year 'in the black' and that the City of Sioux Falls will be receiving a refund from the Museum. They are also looking at rescheduling meetings to every other month instead of monthly. This last meeting wrapped up items from 2020. B. Municipal Band Task Force: Thursday, January 14, 2021 (Council Members Jensen and Erickson) Council Member Alex Jensen stated this was the final meeting of the Task Force. He stated negotiations will be made with the Washington Pavilion to manage the Municipal Band in the future. A future update will be provided to the Sioux Falls City Council. C. Urbanized Development Commission (UDC): Thursday, January 14, 2021 (Council Members: Kiley, Neitzert, Selberg, Starr) Neitzert stated last week's meeting covered some housekeeping items including the completion of the environmental studies and updates on the reports for I-229 and the Cliff Avenue interchange. He reviewed the major changes coming to the two interchanges. 3. Councilor Remarks There were none. 4. Presentations A. Hayward Park Master Plan Update by Don Kearney, Director of Parks and Recreation Presentation: Approximately 15 minutes followed by discussion  Mike Patten, Park Development Specialist, provided updates on the Hayward Park Master Plan. He reviewed the following information: Master Planning Process, Information Gathering, Proposed Park Elements, Park Development Process, Cost Estimates and Potential Partnerships. Matt Paulsen, Leadership Sioux Falls, Steve Hlildebrand, Chairman for the Promising Futures funds, and Derek Maassen, Principal for Hayward Elementary, provided additional statements regarding their support for this project. Discussion followed regarding: the cost estimates for the Splash Pad Area; the number of children who could use the spray park at one time; the park needs for that neighborhood; the increase in cost to add additional ammenities; the logistical challenges for this area; and appreciation was expressed for those involved in this project. B. Housing Fund by Jeff Eckhoff, Director of Planning and Development Services; and Chellee Unruh, Housing Manager Presentation: Approximately 15 minutes followed by discussion Jeff Eckhoff, Director of Planning and Development Services, provided updates on the Housing Fund covering the following areas: the Mission; Definitions; Uses; Participant Eligibility; Single Family/Twin Home Ownership; Infill Redevelopment; Multi-Family; and Procedures. Eckhoff discussed the need for flexibility with the funding to leverage public and private partner investment. Chellee Unruh, Housing Manager, spoke about the projection for the number of units needed and the impact this will have on additional available units. Discussion followed regarding: the need for a public relations process to improve the public's perception of this kind of housing; the need to be flexible and nimble with the workforce housing program; there are 138 single family houses on the market this year vs. 410 houses last year at this time; the increase in cost for single family housing continuing to increase; the increasing need for affordable housing in the city; the housing fund information used in other communities; and the availability of developable land in Sioux Falls. 5. Public Comment Scott Ehrisman spoke about the cost of construction items for the City of Sioux Falls; the poor shape of the core neighborhoods in this city; and providing rebates to citizens to improve their homes. 6. Executive Session A. Consulting with legal counsel or reviewing communications from legal counsel about proposed or pending litigation or contractual matters pursuant to SDCL 1-25- 2(3) The Executive Session was canceled. 7. Adjournment Council Chair Greg Neitzert adjourned the meeting at 5:24 p.m. Tamara Jorgensen, MMC, Assistant City Clerk