City Council Study Session

City of Spearfish City Council Study Session Minutes December 27, 2023, 4:15 p.m. The City Council Study Session was called to order by Mayor Senden at 4:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. The following c o u n c i l members were present: Clark, Hodgs, Hourigan, Jacobs, Klarenbeek, and Rath. Absent: None. City staff present were: Public Safety Director Rotert, Finance Officer DeNeui, Public Works Director Broyles, Parks and Recreation Director Ehnes, City Engineer Mathis, and Assistant Public Works Director McMahon. Clark moved, Jacobs seconded, and all voted to approve the agenda as presented. Items for Council Discussion: Building and Development Office Update – Mayor Senden noted the scheduled update from Building Official Jones will be presented at the next study session meeting. Senden noted that the building and development office held a training session for the new online software platform for contractor license and building permits that was very well attended. The new software will increase efficiency for staff and contractors. The building inspectors will be working on obtaining additional training and certifications with the building official focusing on plan reviews and doing commercial construction inspections. Council member Clark noted that he also attended the training session for the new online software platform and had very positive feedback from contractors regarding the inspectors and how well they work with contractors. Council member Rath noted she also attended the training session and we are on the right track to make improvements but there will be a learning curve for all those that will use the new platform. City Council Agenda: Draft Agenda – The draft agenda for January 2, 2024, City Council Regular Session was previewed. The public comment period was opened at 4:25 p.m. and resident Joe Jorgensen commented that if sections of the International Building Code are not suitable for Spearfish construction, the council has the ability to make changes when the code is adopted. No further comments were received and the time for public comment was closed at 4:28 p.m. No additional discussions were held and with a motion from Clark, and second from Hodgs, the meeting was adjourned at 4:28 p.m.