Informational Meeting

MINUTES Informational Meeting Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 4:00 PM Carnegie Town Hall, 235 West 10th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57104 1. Call To Order Council Members Present: Janet Brekke, Christine M. Erickson, Alex Jensen (arr. 4:10 p.m.), Rick Kiley, Greg Neitzert (arr. 4:02 p.m.), Marshall Selberg, Pat Starr (arr. 4:34 p.m.) Council Members Absent: Curt Soehl Council Member Marshall Selberg called the meeting to order at 4 p.m. 2. Committee/Commission Reports A. South Eastern Council of Governments (SECOG): Wednesday, March 23, 2022 (Council Members Soehl and Starr) The report will be provided at a future meeting. B. Audit Committee: Monday, March 28, 2022 (Council Members: Kiley (Chair), Jensen, Neitzert, Soehl) Council Member Rick Kiley noted that the City's External Audit Report, from Eide Bailly, was provided. He stated the audit was positive with some constructive recommendations. C. Metro Management Council: Wednesday, March 30, 2022 (Council Members Erickson and Kiley) Council Member Christine M. Erickson stated that the meeting was used to discuss the upcoming budget as well as the 911 text messaging program. 3. Councilor Remarks There were none. 4. Presentations A. Forward Sioux Falls 2022-2026 Agreement by Mike Lynch, Executive Director of Investor Relations Presentation: Approximately 10 minutes followed by discussion  Lynch explained that Forward Sioux Falls (FSF) is a partnership between the Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce and the Sioux Falls Development Foundation; and described their purpose, governance structure, and accomplishments. He highlighted the Foundation’s five-year strategies and desired outcomes between 2016 and 2021. Lynch then discussed the FSF 2021-2026 Campaign to include its $15M cash goal and the benefits the campaign will provide. Over 75% of funding for FSF comes from the private sector with the remaining coming from public sources, compared to the national average of 39% from private sources and over 60% from public sources. He spoke about the economic value of the industrial parks facilitated by FSF and reviewed how they fit into particular business sectors. Lynch concluded the presentation with five-year projections for job creation, capital investment, increased residency, talent/workforce/diversity programs, and housing units. B. Jacobson Plaza Update by Don Kearney, Director of Parks and Recreation Presentation: Approximately 15 minutes followed by discussion Kearney provided a review of work done to date on planning the Jacobson Plaza. The design process has kicked off; significant research and tours of like facilities were completed; and, reviews were done with SDDANR. The preliminary design includes a spatial layout of 10 acres with pedestrian and vehicular connections. It also includes pick-up/drop-off options; programming opportunities; and, ice ribbon refrigeration options. The process included several consultations with a variety of stakeholders. Jon Jacobson, Confluence, then reviewed the Master Plan. The Master Plan envisions two phases of work. One phase includes an approximately 4 ½ acre area with the ice ribbon, a mechanical building, a warming area, and food hall. Approximately 32 off-street parking spaces would be available. Jacobson noted that current on and off-street parking spaces/areas would provide adequate parking for access to the facility. The next phase includes a universal play area and a splash pad. Jacobson explained that portions of the facility are intended for summer use (seasonal flexibility), although those options are still being investigated. Kearney next spoke about changes to the project since it was originally introduced to the Council. There has been a 20-25% construction cost increase. The program proposes additional support facilities and amenities to complement and enhance the original scope, these include: increasing the size of the ribbon by 2,000 square feet; adjusting to environmental specialty work that will be required; parking and drop-off options; experiential amenities; and, expanding common areas. Kearney noted that parties will increase contributions to $5.5M. The benefits of a revised project include: a better experience; the ultimate reduction in phases, construction costs, and disruptions; and, completes one project while adjacent projects are also under construction. The revised timeline includes bidding in the Summer of 2022; construction in the Fall of 2022; and, the Grand Opening in late Fall of 2023. A consideration for Phase II is negotiating the buildout with a goal to complete in the next 3 to 5 years subject to City Council approval and appropriation. The resolution amending and restating the agreement will be presented to the Council on April 19. Discussion followed about the changes to the project’s scope; environmental considerations; operational costs and recovery; and summer use.  C. Safety and Home Repair Grant Program by Kevin Smith, Assistant Director of Planning and Development Services Presentation: Approximately 10 minutes followed by discussion The Safety and Home Repair program is a new program that allows qualified homeowners in Sioux Falls to receive up to $5,000 in financial assistance for home repairs. Currently, $1.4M of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds have been allocated to the program. A budget supplement is not required because the ARPA funds are a part of the 2022 Housing Division Budget. The program has limited funding and will end on December 31, 2024, or when all funds have been obligated to property owners. There are several qualification criteria: low-to-moderate income households; property must be owned by the homeowner and be within Sioux Falls city limits; property must be structurally sound, but in need of repairs; mobile homes and rental properties are not eligible; and, property to be repaired for resale are not eligible. Several types of repairs qualify and interested property owners must first apply for the program. Discussion followed about: how monies will be dispersed; funding sources; mobile home parks; and changes to housing programs in general. 5. Public Comment There were none. 6. Adjournment Council Vice Chair Alex Jensen adjourned the meeting at 5:01 p.m. Thomas M. Greco, City Clerk