City Council
Regular MeetingSpearfish, SD · October 19, 2020
Minutes
Spearfish City Council
Regular Session Minutes
October 19, 2020 5:30 p.m.
The Spearfish City Council met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 2020. Mayor Boke presided
and called the meeting to order. Roll call was taken with the following members present: Clark,
Eisenbraun, Herrmann, Hodgs, Jacobs and Klarenbeek. Absent: none. Also present: City Planner
Watson, City Attorney McDonald, Finance Officer DeNeui, Public Works Director Lee, Fire Chief
Ladson, Police Chief Jacobs and Wastewater Treatment Facility Superintendent Evridge.
Additionally, City Administrator Harmon, Public Safety Director Rotert, and Parks and Recreation
Director Ehnes joined electronically via Zoom.
All stood and recited the pledge of allegiance. Klarenbeek moved, Hodgs seconded and all voted to
approve the agenda with the amendment to move the proclamation to the consent agenda section.
No potential conflicts of interest were noted.
Consent Agenda – Clark moved, Jacobs seconded and with Clark, Eisenbraun, Herrmann, Hodgs,
Jacobs and Klarenbeek voting aye, motion passed to approve the consent agenda as follows:
A. Approve the minutes of the City Council regular session dated October 5, 2020.
B. Approve the treasurer’s report dated September 30, 2020.
C. Promote Bradley Hunt to class II wastewater treatment operator, grade 13, step 10, $21.10
per hour, effective 10/18/2020.
D. Hire Chris Jensen as a benefit-eligible class I water/wastewater utility operator, grade 12,
step 7, $18.92 per hour, effective 10/30/2020.
E. Hire Lauren Christy as a benefit-eligible police dispatcher, grade 12, step 1, $16.80 per hour,
effective 10/20/2020.
F. Hire Heather Dimond as benefit-eligible police dispatcher, grade 12, step 1, $16.80 per hour,
effective 10/20/2020.
G. Approve a special on-sale liquor license for False Bottom Bar for a wedding on November
7, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. at the Park Pavilion.
H. Approve a special malt beverage license for False Bottom Bar for a fundraiser on November
8, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Park Pavilion.
I. Add Matthew Cochrane to the 2020 volunteer firefighter list.
J. Add Tyler Huber and Nikolas Scott to the 2020 Spearfish Recreation and Aquatics Center
referee list.
K. Add Jessy Dietrich to the 2020 Spearfish Recreation and Aquatics Center volunteer list.
L. Mayor Boke to proclaim November 2 through November 6, 2020 as National Veterans
Small Business Week.
Appeal – Council heard an appeal of a public nuisance determination for a dog that had been
deemed vicious and ordered for euthanasia. Comments were received from Corey Olson, the pet
owner, Luann Stein, and Katherine Sickle. Following discussions, Klarenbeek moved, Clark
seconded and all voted to support the determination of the Spearfish Police Department.
Resolution 2020-30 – Eisenbraun moved, Jacobs seconded and all voted to adopt Resolution 2020-
30 as follows:
RESOLUTION 2020-30
A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, SDCL § 9-12-5.2 authorizes the City of Spearfish to lease municipally owned
property to a private person, and
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Spearfish intends to enter into a lease
agreement with Jamie Johnson to lease a house owned by the City located at 615 Maitland
Road, Spearfish, South Dakota, and
WHEREAS, a copy of such lease agreement is on file in the Finance Office and available for
public inspection,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Spearfish that the
Council intends to enter into such lease, and a public hearing for considering the same shall be
conducted at 5:30 p.m. on November 2, 2020.
Dated this 19th day of October, 2020.
CITY OF SPEARFISH
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Dana Boke, its Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
Michelle DeNeui, Finance Officer
Adopted: October 19, 2020
Published: October 24, 2020
Effective: November 13, 2020
Resolution 2020-31 – Clark moved, Eisenbraun seconded and all voted to adopt Resolution 2020-
31 as follows:
RESOLUTION 2020-31
A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, SDCL § 9-12-5.2 authorizes the City of Spearfish to lease municipally owned
property to a private person, and
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Spearfish intends to enter into a lease
agreement with Jennifer Johnson to lease a house owned by the City located at 625 Maitland
Road, Spearfish, South Dakota, and
WHEREAS, a copy of such lease agreement is on file in the Finance Office and available for
public inspection,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Spearfish that the
Council intends to enter into such lease, and a public hearing for considering the same shall be
conducted at 5:30 p.m. on November 2, 2020.
Dated this 19th day of October, 2020.
CITY OF SPEARFISH
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Dana Boke, its Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
Michelle DeNeui, Finance Officer
Adopted: October 19, 2020
Published: October 24, 2020
Effective: November 13, 2020
Agreement – Herrmann moved, Hodgs seconded and all voted to approve the Exit 8 Area
Community Path – Phase 1 Easement Agreement between Spearfish Forest Products, Inc/Spearfish
Pellet Company, LLC and the City of Spearfish.
Resolution 2020-26 – Clark moved, Eisenbraun seconded and all voted to adopt Resolution 2020-
26 as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-26
A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING A CORRECTION
TO THE AUGUST 19, 2019 COUNCIL MINUTES
WHEREAS, the minutes of the August 19, 2019 Council meeting were on the agenda to be approved
at the September 3, 2019 Council meeting; and
WHEREAS, the minutes of this meeting omitted a payment to American Red Cross for
lifeguarding/water safety instructor courses in the amount of $324.00; and
WHEREAS, the total of the bill list was correctly stated as $362,040.78; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council, that the official minutes for the August
19, 2019 Council meeting reflect the payment to American Red Cross for $324.00.
Dated this 19th day of October 2020.
CITY OF SPEARFISH
By: _________________________________
(SEAL) Dana Boke, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________________
Michelle DeNeui, Finance Officer
Adopted: October 19, 2020
Published: October 27, 2020
Effective: November 16, 2020
Resolution 2020-29 – Klarenbeek moved, Hodgs seconded and all voted to adopt Resolution 2020-
29 as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-29
A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING A CORRECTION
TO THE MARCH 4, 2002 COUNCIL MINUTES
WHEREAS, the minutes of the March 4, 2002 Council meeting were on the agenda to be approved at
the March 18, 2002 Council meeting; and
WHEREAS, the minutes of this meeting included Resolution 2002-07; and
WHEREAS, within Resolution 2002-07 the described property is to be included in the Ruby Ridge
Addition to the City of Spearfish; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 2002-07 as recorded with Lawrence County Register of Deeds in Document
No. 2002-1687 states the described property is to be included in the Ruby Ridge Addition #2 to the
City of Spearfish.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council, that the official minutes for the March
4, 2002 Council meeting reflect the described property to be included in the Ruby Ridge Addition #2
to the City of Spearfish.
Dated this 19th day of October 2020.
CITY OF SPEARFISH
BY: _________________________________
(SEAL) Dana Boke, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________________
Michelle DeNeui, Finance Officer
Adopted: October 19, 2020
Published: October 27, 2020
Effective: November 16, 2020
Agreement – Clark moved, Jacobs seconded and all vote to approve the Lease Agreement with SD
Division of Criminal Investigations pertaining to the office area in the basement of city hall.
Ordinance 1334 – Following discussions including comments from citizen Bob Meyer, Hodgs
moved and Eisenbraun seconded to approve the second reading of Ordinance 1334 – An Ordinance
Amending Chapter 15A, Subdivisions. With Eisenbraun, Hodgs, Jacobs and Klarenbeek voting aye,
Clark and Herrmann voting nay, the motion passed to approve the second reading.
Ordinance 1335 – Clark moved, Herrmann seconded and all voted to approve the first reading of
Ordinance 1335 – An Ordinance Amending Appendix A. Zoning, Article II. Definitions and Article
V. Supplementary Regulations, Section 3. Minimum off-street parking requirements.
Agreement – Eisenbraun moved, Hodgs seconded and all voted to approve the Sky Ridge Detour
Agreement with Lawrence County.
Grant – Clark moved, Herrmann seconded and all voted to approve the Airport Grant Initiation
Request. The request will defer the airport entitlement funds to 2022.
Project – Herrmann moved, Jacobs seconded and with Clark, Eisenbraun, Herrmann, Hodgs,
Jacobs and Klarenbeek voting aye, motion passed to approve the final Pay Estimate and Change
Order 1 for the 2020 CIPP Lining Project for an increase of $31,631.02, total final project cost of
$334,424.94 with total approved bid price of $302,793.92 funded from Sewer, and to authorize the
Mayor to sign the Certificate of Final Completion and Acceptance setting July 1, 2020 as the date the
two (2) year warranty begins.
Surplus – Eisenbraun moved, Klarenbeek seconded and all voted to follow staff recommendations
in the acceptance of several bids and denial of one bid for surplus items as listed in the packet
materials.
Proposal – Jacobs moved, Hodgs seconded and with Clark, Eisenbraun, Herrmann, Hodgs, Jacobs
and Klarenbeek voting aye, motion passed to accept HDR’s proposal for construction
administration and inspection of the Spearfish Sky Ridge Development Phase 1 at a cost not to
exceed $138,730 to be funded from TIF6 Project Fund.
Bill List – Eisenbraun moved, Klarenbeek seconded and with Clark, Eisenbraun, Herrmann,
Hodgs, Jacobs and Klarenbeek voting aye, motion passed to approve the bill list dated October 19,
2020 as follows:
Vendor Description Amount
3D SPECIALTIES INC SIGNAGE/TELESPAR $ 2,940.34
3RD DEGREE SCREENING INC CRIMINAL RECORDS SEARCH $ 64.00
A & B BUSINESS INC SEP 2020 CONTRACT BASE RATE $ 2,529.06
A & B WELDING SUPPLY CO CYLINDER RENTAL/LEASE/PARTS/LAB $ 591.41
A & J SUPPLY PARTS/TOOLS/EQUIP $ 491.93
ABC ENTERPRISES INC WATER METER SWAP $ 1,046.00
ALLEGIANT EMERGENCY SVCS BOOTS $ 367.59
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES FURNITURE/BOOKS/EQUIP/TECH $ 1,409.84
BAKER & TAYLOR BOOKS $ 180.01
BELLE FOURCHE LANDFILL SEP 2020 SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL $ 30,759.74
BLACK HILLS ENERGY SEP/OCT 2020 ELECTRICITY $ 8,166.23
BHSU PRINTING CENTER SEPT 2020 UTILITY BILLS $ 232.26
BLACK HILLS CHEMICAL CORP JANITORIAL/PAPER PRODUCTS $ 718.17
BLACK HILLS PIONEER SEPT 2020 LEGALS $ 1,112.50
BLACK HILLS PURE INC BOTTLED WATER/COOLER RENTAL $ 34.50
BROWN, HEATH G PER DIEM $ 46.00
JT VENTURES LLC 3RD QTR 2020 FLEET CARDS SALES $ 220.89
BUTLER MACHINERY CO PARTS/LABOR/SVC CALL $ 3,658.18
BUTTE ELECTRIC COOP ELECTRIC 7/24 TO 8/24 $ 50,505.55
VISUAL WORKS INC AUG 2020 ONLINE RESERVATIONS $ 1,212.00
CBH COOPERATIVE SEP 2020 GAS/DIESEL/RUS $ 14,322.10
CELLEBRITE USA INC UFED TOUCH SW RENEWAL $ 3,700.00
CENTURYLINK INC OCT 2020 MONTHLY SERVICE $ 347.61
CHAIN SAW CENTER EQUIPMENT RENTAL/TOOLS $ 1,997.53
CITY OF SPEARFISH CC GIFT/MEALS/ADS $ 2,891.30
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEMS AIR PURIFICATION SYS/PM CONTRACT $ 33,349.55
COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO CONCESSIONS/COFFEE $ 553.05
DG INVESTMENT INTERMEDIATE EQUIPMENT $ 198.98
CLW INC BID SETS - SKY RIDGE DEV $ 590.85
CORE & MAIN LP HANDHELD DATA COLLECTOR/TOOLS $ 3,195.59
CUMMINS CENTRAL POWER LLC PARTS/LABOR/INSPECTIONS $ 11,027.44
DALE'S TIRE & RETREADING PARTS/LABOR $ 1,354.00
DEMCO INC SUPPLIES $ 76.37
ECOLAB PEST ELIMINATION PEST CONTROL PROGRAMS $ 336.83
FIB - TRAVEL CARD MISC VEN FUEL/LODGING $ 3,333.90
FIB-AP PURCHASE CARDS ITEMIZED BY VENDOR, $189,613.31
SA&J SERENDIPITY 57 INC WINDOW CLEANING $ 575.00
EDDIE'S TRUCK CENTER PARTS/EQUIP $ 634.93
FMG INC EXIT 8 AREA PATH, PHASE I $ 3,453.30
FORGEY CONSTRUCTION LLC ROW WORK $ 3,500.00
GALLS LLC APPAREL/NAMEPLATE/EQUIPMENT $ 8,665.30
THE GLASS SHOP LABOR/MATERIALS $ 1,856.26
GRAINGER INC SIGNAGE $ 174.44
HACH CO SENSOR CAP $ 166.59
DAKOTA SPORTS INC FIELD PAINT/APPAREL $ 198.65
HDR ENGINEERING INC WLF/WWTP/EXIT 17/SANDSTONE $ 23,642.53
HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT INC 2020 CRACK SEALING $ 99,999.54
THE ICE MAN LLC ICE $ 83.70
JANVRIN, BRIDGER REFEREE $ 287.50
TODD EMERY COLLINS SVC CALL, DOWNTOWN RR $ 275.00
JOLOVICH, CODY PER DIEM $ 46.00
WASTE CONNECTIONS OF SD DISPOSAL $ 500.00
KLJ SOLUTIONS HOLDING CO CROSSWIND RUNWAY/WLF $ 27,808.92
KONE INC 4TH QTR MAINTENANCE $ 167.56
LAWRENCE COUNTY HWY DEPT MAG CHLORIDE APPLIED 9/17 $ 5,309.02
LAWSON PRODUCTS INC FITTINGS/SCREWS/NUTS/ETC $ 559.86
LIQUID ENGINEERING CORP LABOR/INSPECTION $ 4,330.00
MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES 9/9 - 10/7 NATURAL GAS $ 1,802.94
MIDCO SEP 2020 CABLE TV/INTERNET/PHONE $ 924.17
MIDCONTINENT TESTING LABS SEP 2020 WATER TESTING $ 2,307.60
MOODY'S INVESTORS SERVICE BOND RATING FEE $ 18,000.00
MUTH ELECTRIC INC LABOR/MILEAGE $ 702.24
NORTHERN HILLS TRNG CENTER SEP 2020 JANITORIAL $ 1,812.50
PRO WINDMILL INC MONTHLY AIR CARE/RODENT CONT $ 238.00
ROMO, VINCE REFUND 80% $ 560.80
SOUTH DAKOTA ONE CALL SEP 2020 MESSAGE FEES $ 148.05
PAUL, JACOB PER DIEM $ 46.00
PENTHENY, BROCK REFEREE $ 193.75
PETTY CASH PLATS/AGMTS FILING FEES $ 536.00
POWELL, JACOB REFEREE $ 287.50
PRECISION MECHANICAL LLP RECLAIMING $ 1,160.00
PROCESS & TECHNOLOGY SOLUT ASSET TRACKING BASIC EDITION $ 1,460.00
QUIK SIGNS INC SIGNAGE X 9 $ 219.33
RAPID DELIVERY DELIVERIES - SEP 2020 $ 266.31
THOMAS W NICHOLS DATA SVC, JUL - SEP 2020 $ 180.00
SANITATION PRODUCTS INC PARTS/SUPPLIES $ 1,096.91
SD STATE TREASURER-UCP UNCASHED UTILITY REFUND CKS $ 772.53
SERVALL TOWEL & LINEN JANITORIAL $ 699.65
SHARKEY PLUMBING HEATING MATERIALS/LABOR/SVC CALL $ 154.50
SIMON CONTRACTORS OF SD IN ROADSTONE $ 119.00
SOLE PERFECTION BOOT ALLOWANCE X 2 $ 200.00
SOUTH DAK STATE TREASURER SEPTEMBER 2020 SALES TAX $ 13,902.81
VIVI BENE INC PARTS/LABOR $ 16,698.38
JOSEPH B MILLER CARB KIT $ 25.00
STAMPS.COM SEP/OCT PRO PLAN $ 17.99
SUPER CAR WASH 3RD QTR FLEET CARD CHARGES $ 315.52
SYN-TECH SYSTEMS INC TECHNICAL SUPPORT $ 42.00
THE UPS STORE #5137 SHIPPING $ 128.33
FBM HOLDINGS LLC FAIR LABOR STANDARDS BOOK $ 536.99
THOMSON REUTERS WEST AUG 2020 WEST PROFLEX DATA $ 1,002.12
TTG ENTERPRISES INC PARTS/LABOR $ 4,478.02
ALB TWILIGHT LLC BATTERY/1ST AID KIT/EQUIP $ 548.95
TYLER BUSINESS FORMS 1099-NEC, W-2 AND ENVELOPES $ 396.98
TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC ONLINE PYMT FEES, JUL TO SEP $ 2,405.85
US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 2014 SRF CLEAN WATER, GOLLIHER $ 91,072.41
USA BLUE BOOK MANTARAY PORTABLE FLOWMETER $ 4,616.65
CITY OF SPEARFISH AUGUST W/S/G $ 38,725.33
VANGUARD ID SYSTEMS ID CARDS $ 1,188.61
VANWAY TROPHY & AWARD PLAQUES X 3 $ 246.85
CLARITY TELECOM LLC 09/15 - 10/15 TELEPHONE $ 4,589.44
VERIZON 7/24 - 8/23 WIRELESS $ 4,041.12
VIOLA SOFTWARE LLC WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT $ 1,041.25
VISIT SPEARFISH INC BID BOARD ALLOCATION $ 149,751.49
VOSBURG, BRIAN PER DIEM $ 317.40
WENZEL, WILLIAM W PER DIEM $ 214.00
INTEGRITY ACQUISITION LLC PARTS/LABOR $ 6,822.74
TOTAL $ 742,809.41
Discussions – Mayor Boke noted that she signed a letter with 15 other South Dakota mayors
urging residents to stop COVID-19 spread. Fire Chief Ladson noted the wildland fire crew
stationed in Colorado have extended for another 14-day assignment. Police Chief Jacobs thanked
the council for their support of the public safety staff and their decisions. Councilmember
Klarenbeek thanked the staff and other council members for their support and generosity for his
family tragedy.
Public comment section was opened at 6:26 p.m. with comments received from resident John Dale
regarding COVID-19 and use of masks and from resident Joe Jorgensen for passage of Ordinance
1334 and encouraging the council to explore a septic inspection program.
There being no further business, Clark moved, Hodgs seconded and all voted to adjourn at 6:32
p.m.
Dated this 19th day of October 2020.
CITY OF SPEARFISH
By:_________________________________
Dana Boke, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Michelle DeNeui, Finance Officer
Published once at the approximate cost of _____.
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