City Council Agenda

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, January 5, 2026 Tea City Hall 600 E. 1st ST. 6:00 PM Page A. CALL TO ORDER B. APPROVAL OF AGENDA C. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA Consent Action 1. Approval of December 15, 2025 Minutes 2. Approval of January 5, 2026 Bills D. PUBLIC COMMENTS Please State Name and Address (Comments Limited to 5 Minutes) E. PUBLIC HEARING 1. 2ND READING AND ADOPTION - ORDINANCE 330 - ZONING 4-7 ORDINANCE: CAR WASH ORDINANCE Ordinance 330 - City Council Cover Report.docx Ordinance 330 - Car Wash Ordinance.docx Staff recommends approval Rezonings 2. 2ND READING AND ADOPTION: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY 8 - 14 OF TEA, SD, REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1601 EAST FIRST STREET FROM THE R-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO THE I-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, NO. 25-02, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF TEA. Planning Commission (5-0) Recommends Approval, City Staff Recommends Approval Staff Report REZONE 25-02.pdf Page 1 of 26  REZONE 25-02 Presentation.pdf ORDINANCE 333 - REZONE FROM R-1 TO I-1.docx 3. Transfer of Alcoholic Beverage License - 215 S Main Ave - 15 - 16 Transfer from North Brothers LLC to JAT Veturs Co. d/b/a Titans Tavern NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TRANSFER FOT TITANS TAVERN.doc F. OTHER BUSINESS 1. Copy of Copy of Animal Control 2026 Agreement - Sioux Falls 17 - 21 Humane Society Tea_2026_Flat Rate (003).pdf 2. Resolution 2026-01-01: Payroll Resolution Establishing 22 - 23 Salaries for 2026 Resolution 26-01-01 2026 Payroll Resolution.pdf G. STAFF REPORT(S) 1. City Administrator Report 24 - 25 01.05.26 Council Memos.docx 2. Community Development Director Report 1-5-26.pdf 26 H. ADJOURN Access the City Council Agenda on the web – www.teasd.com In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in the meeting, please contact the City Administrator at (605) 498-5195. Anyone who is deaf, hard-of-hearing or speech-disabled may utilize Relay South Dakota at (800) 877-1113 (TTY/Voice). Notification 48 hours prior to the hearing will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. Please place your cell phones on vibrate for the duration of the meeting to avoid any unnecessary disruptions. Executive Session: SDCL 1-25-2 (sections 1-5) allows a majority of the body present to vote to close a meeting when discussion revolves around 1)personnel, 3)legal matters, 4)contract negotiations, 5) meetings may also be closed for certain economic development matters Page 2 of 26 marketing or pricing strategies (SDCL 9-34-19). It is the policy (2.11) of the governing board to recess into executive session to discuss personnel issues such as employee qualifications, competence, performance, and character or fitness. Page 3 of 26 Meeting: Regular Council From: Albert Schmidt, Community Development Director BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The City of Tea has been regulating car and truck washes as permitted uses without any specific standards. From past experiences, car washes have typically been significant neighborhood concerns when planned next to housing. Typically, the placement of the dryers or vacuums are the most impactful part of a car wash due to the noise that can be created. This ordinance proposed to create a new type of use within the zoning district, permitted special use. A permitted special use is a use that is allowed administratively to be approved and permitted as long as the specific standards set in the ordinance can be met. If any one or more standards cannot be met or the applicant does not want to meet, the use can apply for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). The CUP process then provides for the City Council acting as the Board of Adjustment (BOA) to hold a public hearing to hear the applicants concerns or issues with meeting the standards set in the ordinance and concerned persons issues or concerns related to the specific plan and location being proposed. The BOA can then make a determination to deny, approve, or approval with specific conditions the request. Approval with conditions could mean very specific site conditions, layouts, details are added to the approval of the use to provide the necessary additional protections for abutting properties. City staff drafted the attached ordinance amendment after reviewing existing ordinances for washes in other municipalities. Specific distances were selected in an attempt to provide adequate setbacks for uses to be able to provide buffer areas and reduce or redirect impactful aspects of the business such as dryers. FINANCIAL IMPACT: No direct City financial impact anticipated. RECOMMENDATION: Planning Commission reviewed the draft on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 and recommended approval of the current draft. Staff recommends approval. STAFF REFERENCE(S): City of Sioux Falls – Section 160.282 (b)(1)(D); City of Minneapolis – Section 265.230 ATTACHMENT(S): Ordinance 330 Page 4 of 26  ORDINANCE NO. 330 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8 SECTION 8.01, CHAPTER 9 SECTION 9.01, CHAPTER 10 SECTION 10.1 AND CHAPTER 19 SECTION 19.02 OF THE ZONING REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF TEA, LINCOLN COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF TEA, LINCOLN COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA: Section 1. That Chapter 8, GB General Business District, section 8.01 Permitted Uses of the Tea Zoning Regulations is hereby amended by removing “Car wash” from the Permitted use section. Section 2. That Chapter 8, GB General Business District, section 8.01 Permitted Uses of the Tea Zoning Regulations is hereby amended by adding a Permitted Special use section that reads as follows: Permitted Special Uses. Applicable Standards Car wash 1. Water from the car wash contained on the site. 2. Located at least two-hundred and fifty (250) feet from the edge of the car wash, or portion of the building with a car wash, to the edge of a residentially zoned and used R-1, Single Family Residential District or R-2, Multi-Family Residential District property. 3. Exit doors located at least twenty (20) feet from the street property line. 4. Dryers must be positioned on site angled away from and as far from abutting residential district property as practical, if a building has multiple uses within it such as a gas station or multi- tenant retail building it will not be considered unreasonable to require the car wash to be on the opposite side of the building from the residential districts. 5. A buffer area of at least twenty-five (25) feet will be required along property lines adjacent to any abutting residential district. If a residential district is across the street a buffer yard is still required along the property line but back far enough to stay out to any driveway or intersection safety zones, street right-of-way will not be considered as a buffer. 6. Evergreen plantings are required within the buffer to form a continuous hedge. If permitted special use standards are not met, a Conditional Use Permit is required. Page 5 of 26 Section 3. That Chapter 9, LI Light Industrial District, section 9.01 Permitted Uses of the Tea Zoning Regulations is hereby amended by removing “Truck and bus wash” from the Permitted use section. Section 5. That Chapter 10, HI Heavy Industrial District, section 10.01 Permitted Uses of the Tea Zoning Regulations is hereby amended by removing “Bus and truck wash” from the Permitted use section. Section 6. That Chapters 9, LI Light Industrial District, section 9.01 and Chapter 10, HI Heavy Industrial District, section 10.01 Permitted Uses of the Tea Zoning Regulations is hereby amended by adding a Permitted Special use section that reads as follows: Permitted Special Uses. Applicable Standards Bus and truck wash 1. Water from the wash contained on the site. 2. Located at least two-hundred and fifty (250) feet from the edge of the car wash, or portion of the building with a car wash, to the edge of a residentially zoned and used R-1, Single Family Residential District or R-2, Multi-Family Residential District property. 3. Exit doors located at least fifty (50) feet from the street property line. 4. Dryers must be positioned on site angled away from and as far from abutting residential district property as practical, if a building has multiple uses within it such as a gas station or multi- tenant retail building it will not be considered unreasonable to require the car wash to be on the opposite side of the building from the residential districts. 5. A buffer area of at least twenty-five (25) feet will be required along property lines adjacent to any abutting residential district. If a residential district is across the street a buffer yard is still required along the property line but back far enough to stay out to any driveway or intersection safety zones, street right-of-way will not be considered as a buffer. 6. Evergreen plantings are required within the buffer to form a continuous hedge. If permitted special use standards are not met, a Conditional Use Permit is required. Section 7. That Chapter 19, Definitions, section 19.02 Definitions is hereby amended by adding the following definitions to read as follows: Page 6 of 26  PERMITTED SPEICAL USE – See USE, PERMITTED SPEICAL USE, PERMITTED SPECIAL – A permitted use that must comply with additional special requirements including restriction and specific siting and transition mitigation standards. RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT – A district mainly allowing living unit uses such as detached or attached single-family or multi-family. Does not include districts that are mainly used for non- residential uses but may still allow apartments or mixed-used buildings such as Central Business or General Business districts. Section 8. That Chapter 19, Definitions, section 19.02 Definitions is hereby amended by amending the following definitions to read as follows: BUS/TRUCK WASH – any building or portions of thereof used for washing buses and/or semi- trucks. PERMITTED USES – See USE, PERMITTED Signed: Adopted this __ day of ___2025. ____________________________ Casey Voelker Mayor, City of Tea ATTEST: ______________________________ Dawn Murphy Finance Officer, City of Tea Seal First Reading: _________ Second Reading & Adoption: _________ Publication: _________ Effective Date: _________ Page 7 of 26 PLANNING COMMISSION Staff Report th Meeting Date: December 9 , 2025 Permit Number: REZONE 25-02 Staff: Albert Schmidt Staff Recommendation: Approval Project: Rezone from R-1 to I-1 Type of Application: Rezone Applicant/Owner: Canam Investments LP / Allen Rippentrop Request: Rezone from R-1: Single Family Residential District to I-1: Light Industrial District to match zoning with abutting west and east zoning and allow for future industrial uses. Location: 1601 E. 1st Street Legal Description: West 370.42’ of the East 2,132.80’ of the North 823.17’ in the NE1/4 of 36-100-51 Lot Area: 12.75 acres Existing Land Use: Single-Family Dwelling Attachments: None City Council 1st Reading: December 15, 2025 Meetings: 2nd Reading: January 2, 2026 Site Description: • Site Zoning District: R-1: Single Family Residential District • Surrounding Zoning and Land Use: o North: R-1: Single Family Residential District o East: LI: Light Industrial o South: LI: Light Industrial o West: LI: Light Industrial • Physical Characteristics: The site is generally sloped from north to south, changing elevation around 20 feet. The site has an existing farmstead with multiple outbuildings. Land Use and Comprehensive Plan Analysis: The existing zoning districts abutting the rezoning portion of the property are Light Industrial and Single Family Residential. The proposed I-1 district matches properties on the south side of the road. The applicant currently owns the land abutting this property on the east, south, and west. The applicant has indicated future plans to clear the site and incorporate it into their existing land as they develop. The Tea 2050 Comprehensive Plan supports this rezone request and shows this area as Light Industrial / Business Park. East 1st Street acts as a collector street in this area that leads from the main commercial corridor to a industrial park with pre-existing single-family houses along the north side of the road that existing prior to annexation into the City of Tea. Ideally, more distance would be provided between land uses but given the existing single-family dwellings were built in close proximity to existing light industrial to the northeast this request seems reasonable, especially when considering that the existing I-1 lands on the south side of 1st Street in this area were approval since the area was annexed into the City a few years ago. Recommendation: Because the subject application is consistent with the intent of the comprehensive plan with regards to transitioning land uses, staff recommends approval of this rezone. Page 8 of 26  Rezone 25-02 Location and Information Page 9 of 26 Location: Page 10 of 26  I-1 I-1 Existing Zoning: PD NRC I-1 I-1 I-1 Currently: R-1 R-1 R-1 R-1 I-1 Proposed: I-1 NRC Page 11 of 26  Future Land Use Map: Page 12 of 26  North Site Pictures West East Page 13 of 26 South  ORDINANCE NO. 333 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEA, SD, REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1601 EAST FIRST STREET FROM THE R-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO THE I-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, NO. 25-02, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF TEA. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF TEA, LINCOLN COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA: The West 370.42 Feet of the East 2,132.80 Feet of the North 823.17 Feet in the Northeast quarter (1/4) of Section 36 in Township 100 North, Range 51 West of the 5 P.M., Lincoln County, City of Tea, Lincoln County, SD, is hereby rezoned from the R-1 Single Family Residential District to the I-1 Light Industrial District and the official zoning map of the City of Tea is amended to include the rezoning. Adopted this ___ day of _______, 2026. ____________________________ Signed: Casey Voelker Mayor, City of Tea ATTEST: ______________________________ Dawn Murphy Finance Officer, City of Tea Seal First Reading: ________________ Second Reading & Adoption: _____________ Publication: _________________ Effective Date: _______________ Page 1 of 1 Page 14 of 26 Meeting: January 5th, 2026 - Regular Council Meeting From: Justin Weiland, City Administrator BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Attached is the public notice for a public hearing to consider the transfer of an alcoholic beverage license at 215 S Main Ave. Titans Tavern has had a change in ownership that requires the transfer of the holder of their liquor license. The License is to be transferred from North Brothers LLC to JAT Venturs Co d/b/a Titatns Tavern. FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A RECOMMENDATION: Recommend the Council hold a public hearing and approve the transfer of the liquor license at 215 S Main Ave from North Brother LLC to JAT Ventures Co. STAFF REFERENCE(S): Dawn Murphy, Finance Officer ATTACHMENT(S): Public Notice of Public Hearing for Alcoholic Beverage Transfer Page 15 of 26  NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Tea City Council in and for the City of Tea, South Dakota, will meet in regular session on the 5th day of January, 2026 to consider the transfer of a Retail On-Sale Alcohol Beverage License and Package (off-sale) Liquor License from North Brothers LLC; to JAT Venturs Co., d/b/a Titans Tavern, 215 S. Main Ave., legally described as Byron Add, Lots 1, 2, & 3, Block 1. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT any person, persons or their attorney may appear and be heard at said scheduled public hearing who are interested in the approval or rejection on any such application. Dated at Tea, South Dakota this 26th day of December, 2025 Dawn R. Murphy, Finance Officer Published at the approximate cost of $_______________________. Page 16 of 26 Meeting: January 4th, 2026 - Regular Council Meeting From: Justin Weiland, City Administrator BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Attached is the Sioux Falls Humane Society Contractor for 2026. The City Council requested further information regarding the renewal of eh Sioux Falls Humane Society annual contract for services in 2026. SFHS has submitted a $200 per month increase for their services from $800 to $1,000 per month. The City is also responsible to pay after hours fees of $120 per hour. This is an increase from $90 per hour in 2025. The City does have an option of contracting as an hourly service and being billed hourly. However, there is a difference in service between the hourly rate and the monthly contract. As an example, SFHS will set and check live traps for stray cats, house and maintain animals during bite instances, respond to calls from residents and many other services within the monthly set fee contract. The hours and mileage spent conducting all calls are inclusive within the contract. In an hourly contract the SFHS will charge the $65.00 per hour plus mileage to respond to all calls. They will not respond to citizen calls and the PD and City staff will have to make decisions each animal related incident. It is also important to note that the City of Tea has seen significant increased call volume from year to year. The Sioux Falls Humane Society has provided a breakdown of cost scenarios. 1. 2025 actual billing Jan-Nov a. $8,800 in Flat Rate charges b. $2,979 in after-hours ($90 after-hours) c. Total charges: $11,779 2. "2026" flat-rate suggested pricing 1. $11,000 in Flat Rate charges 2. $2,970 in after-hours ($120) 3. Total charges: $13,970 3. "2026" by-call test cost 1. $8,045 for trip ($75/$120), mileage, boarding combined The On Call Flat Rate Contract appears to be lower than the hourly contract. However, SFHS calculates that if the increase in call volume continues (32% increase from 24’ to 25’, or the repeat trips that occurred in 2025 such as vicious animals, a duck case that required 5 responses, dog bites, etc... These cases with multiple follow ups and trips from Tea to the Humane Society are absorbed within the flat rate structure. The hourly costs for these types of instances could create significant costs in excess of total annual monthly contract. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Humane Society Service budgeted for 2026. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend the Council approve the 2026 contract for services with the Sioux Falls Humane Society. Although this increase is again in excess of previous years, the service they provide is essential. SFHS is the only option animal control option in our Sioux Falls and surrounding region. The analysis of the flat rate on call structure vs hourly on call find that the cost savings for hourly service has the potential to Page 17 of 26 create cost over runs. The increased calls and the complexity of calls requiring multiple follow ups is increasing annually. The on call service allows for these cases to be seen through with quality service and without concern of going over budget. The SF Humane Society provides our community with a very necessary and important service. They are always professional and responsive to the handling of these sometimes complex matters. The City of Tea continues to have a very positive working relationship with the Sioux Falls Humane Society and are appreciative to their service to our community. STAFF REFERENCE(S): Justin Weiland, City Administrator ATTACHMENT(S): Sioux Falls Humane Society Annual Contract Page 18 of 26  ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES AND IMPOUNDMENT FACILITY OPERATIONS AGREEMENT For the Year 2026 This agreement is made and entered into as of the 1st day of January, 2026, by and between the CITY OF TEA, SOUTH DAKOTA, hereinafter referred to as the “City” and the SIOUX FALLS AREA HUMANE SOCIETY, hereinafter referred to as the “SFAHS”. WHEREAS, SFAHS has established and is maintaining a shelter and impoundment facility (the “Facility”) where animals, which have been picked up pursuant to the City ordinances, brought in by public citizens, or otherwise abandoned at the facility are cared for and handled pursuant to such ordinances and state laws; and WHEREAS, the City believes that SFAHS is an appropriate party for handling animal related issues; and NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements set forth below, the parties agree as follows: SECTION 1. Animal Care and Control Services. (a) SFAHS shall be responsible for responding to animal-related calls referred by the City or local Law Enforcement Officers. The City will be responsible for the enforcement of the animal control laws. SFAHS may perform all other animal related services and obligations delegated to SFAHS by the City at the discretion of SFAHS, including, but not limited to the following specific duties: a. Humane Officers: SFAHS provides trained and commissioned Humane Officers whom are appointed pursuant to SDCL 40-2-6 for the City. Humane officers shall perform the following services in and for the City: i. Work closely with local Law Enforcement for sheltering of animals that have been taken into custody by citizens and referred to the City for handling. Records of these actions shall be prepared and maintained and appropriate copies provided to the City. 1. Animals will be returned to their owners or keepers immediately, if possible. If the return of the animal is appropriate, and if a violation has occurred, a summons and complaint may be issued by the Humane Officer to the owners or keepers if citations have been made available for use. 2. Animals which cannot be returned to the owners or keepers will be impounded by the officers at the Facility for a period of five (5) days if the animal has identification in the form of implanted microchip or identification tags only, or for three (3) days if the animal does not have identification. ii. Attempt to give emergency treatment to all injured animals reported to SFAHS. Animals that have, in the opinion of a Licensed Veterinarian or Humane Officer, sustained terminal injuries may be euthanized pursuant to SDCL 40-1-13. iii. Respond to animal related problems referred to SFAHS by the appropriate dispatch department, including, but not limited to, City or Local Law Enforcement, however if the complaint violates any section of SDCL Chapter 40 and an animals well-being is compromised, Humane Officers may respond at their discretion. iv. Cooperate with Law Enforcement and the City Attorney’s Office in the prosecution of violations of the various animal control ordinances of the City, and County State’s Attorney for State Violations. Page 19 of 26  v. Maintain personnel and equipment available for 24-hour emergency animal rescue services in the case of injured, aggressive, neglected animals, or at law enforcement request, seven days a week, pursuant to SDCL 40-1-4. vi. Maintain personnel and equipment available for operations regarding nuisance animal complaints, stray animals, or ordinance enforcement during business hours of 8am-5pm only. SECTION 2. Facility and Services. (a) Facility: a. SFAHS shall provide all physical plant and equipment for the operation of the Facility, which is located at 3720 E Benson Rd, Sioux Falls, SD 57104. (b) Operation of the Facility: a. SFAHS staff will not be responsible for determining the validity of stray animals brought to the facility by citizens or Law Enforcement Officers. Additionally, SFAHS staff will not turn away any supposed stray animal brought to the facility by any citizen from within this listed jurisdiction and the City will be charged accordingly for animal care. b. SFAHS will not release any animal placed in the Facility, except to the owner, until applicable impoundment period has been satisfied. Animals released from impoundment immediately become property of SFAHS. c. SFAHS may charge, collect, and retain for its own use as part of the consideration for this contract all costs incurred from all persons who redeem impounded animals. The impound fee, if applicable, shall be returned to the City less a ten (10%) administration fee. d. SFAHS is authorized to collect from the owner of the animal all reasonable and necessary costs associated with providing emergency treatment to an injured or diseased impounded animal. SECTION 3. Financial Obligations of the City. (a) The City shall pay to SFAHS for such services performed during the hours of 8:00am to 5:00pm a flat rate of $1000.00 per month. For said services performed during the hours of 5:00pm and 8:00am the rate shall be $120.00 per hour plus current IRS Mileage Rate. Rates shall be based upon quarter-hour increments. The City shall pay such sums within 30 days after receipt of invoice from SFAHS. (b) SFAHS houses animals at the shelter under the terms of this Agreement. Owners reclaiming their animals will be responsible for applicable impound and boarding fees, disease prevention, and necessary medical care provided at the following rate for all cases of impoundment, including animals received directly via citizen drop off at the Facility if origin location is within this listed Jurisdiction: a. Boarding: $15.00 per day, per animal, housing and materials. b. Disease Prevention: $20.00 per animal, administered upon intake to protect population of animals housed in the Facility. c. Additional Medical Care provided: treatment advisement by on-staff Licensed Veterinarian or Emergency Care Provider offsite, fees determined on a case-by-case basis. d. The City remains responsible for the hourly rate and current IRS mileage fees if applicable (c) Any large-scale investigation and seizures of animal(s) will be a joint effort between Law Enforcement, Humane Officers, and the City/States Attorney. Costs associated with large-scale investigations are not included in the monthly flat-rate service fee and will be billed separately to the City and paid to the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society. Charges for these investigations will be assessed in accordance with the established rates for boarding, disease prevention, and medical care outlined in Section (b), in addition to any legal, labor, or operational costs directly incurred by SFAHS during the course of the investigation or seizure. Page 20 of 26  a. The City or its legal entities shall remain responsible for collecting restitution from the owner(s) of the affected animal(s), including but not limited to boarding, medical, legal, and labor costs. SECTION 4. Further Obligations and Agreements. (a) SFAHS shall not be mandated to perform any service that contradicts the organizations values and mission, and SFAHS appointed Humane Officers shall operate by all policies outlined within SDCL Chapter 40. (b) Through the duration of the Agreement SFAHS shall carry at its own expense a general liability insurance policy for bodily injury and property damage. (c) SFAHS, its members, and employees work for SFAHS and do not have the status, rights, or benefits afforded to employees of the City. By virtue of this agreement it is expressly understood and agreed that SFAHS shall perform all undertakings and professional services herein prescribed and contemplated as an independent contractor. (d) SFAHS records with respect to all matters covered by this contract shall, for a period of three (3) years, be made available for audit and inspected by the City at any time during normal business hours. The City shall give written notice 48 hours before an audit begins. (e) No waiver of any breach of any provision of this contract constitutes a waiver of any other or subsequent breach thereof. SECTION 5. Finalization. (a) It is hereby agreed by and between the parties that strict and timely compliance with the pertinent laws of the State of South Dakota, ordinance of the City, administrative directives of the City and the provisions of the Agreement. (b) The City has the right to terminate this Agreement, at a formal meeting, adopting a motion electing so to terminate, and SFAHS has the right and option to terminate this Agreement by action of its Board of Directors. The effective date of any such termination shall be no less than 30 days from the date of delivery of the notice that such action has been taken. (c) This agreement ends on December 31st, 2026, unless renewed or extended in written agreement of both parties. (d) This agreement shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the parties hereto. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have subscribed this Agreement by the duly authorized officers thereof on the day and year first above written. The City of ______________, South Dakota Sioux Falls Area Humane Society By: ______________________ Executive Director Signature: __________________________ Signature: __________________________ Jami Gates Grieve Page 21 of 26 Meeting: Regular Council From: Justin Weiland, City Administrator BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Attached is Resolution 26-01-01 to set salaries for City of Tea employees in 2026. The 2026 Payroll Resolution reflects a Cost Of Living Adjustment for all City employees at the rate of 2.7%. This 2.7% increase is in accordance with the Pay Plan Policy that set the annual COLA adjustment as the federal Consumer Price Index as reported in July. This 2.7% adjustment was included within the 2026 Annual Budget. The resolution was calculated based on each employees’ placement on the payroll matrix. It is important to note that each employee will also be provided with an opportunity for a step increase in 2026 at the time of their anniversary date. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Inclusive in 2026 Budget. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend the Council approve the 26-01-01 the 2026 Payroll Resolution that establishes a 2.7% increase of wages for all city employees including Full and Part Time. STAFF REFERENCE(S): Justin Weiland, City Administrator; Dawn Murphy, Finance Officer ATTACHMENT(S): Resolution 26-01-01: 2026 Payroll Resolution Page 22 of 26  RESOLUTION 26-01-01 A RESOLUTUION ESTABLISHING THE SALARIES FOR 2025 WHEREAS, SDCL 9-14-48 requires that the governing body of every municipality shall fix and determine by ordinance or resolution, the amount of salaries and compensation of all municipal officers and the time at which the same shall be paid; and WHEREAS, the City Council shall publish the salaries for compliance with the provisions of SDCL; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council that the following resolution be passed and approved effective beginning January 1, 2026. The Mayor and City Council shall be paid quarterly. The Planning & Zoning Board and Recreation Board shall be paid annually. All other officers and employees shall be paid bi-weekly at the following yearly salary or hourly wage: NAME POSITION SALARY/HOURLY RATE Justin Weiland City Administrator $171,766.40 per year ($82.58 per hour) Thad Konrad Utility Superintendent $ 111,488.00 per year ($53.60 per hour) Dawn Murphy Finance Officer $ 111,488.00 per year ($53.60 per hour) Jessica Quigley Police Chief $ 114,233.60 per year ($54.92 per hour) Albert Schmidt Community Development Director $ 111,113.60 per year ($53.42 per hour) Jacob Kerr Park and Recreation Director $ 68,411.20 per year ($32.89 per hour) Ellen Martin Planning & Zoning Assistant $ 31.26 per hour Lena Schaunaman Administrative Assistant $ 30.74 per hour Brian Tvedt Police Administrative Assistant $ 31.86per hour Brian Crosby Police Sergeant $ 44.29 per hour Adrian Hoesli Police Officer $ 37.80per hour Marcus Van Lingen Police Officer $ 36.93 per hour Parker Christensen Police Officer $ 36.93 per hour Alexi Miranda Police Officer $ 37.46 per hour Grey Tracy Police Officer $ 33.45 per hour Aaron Furth Police Officer $ 38.41 per hour Taylor White Police Officer $ 37.46 per hour Avery Fenne Police Officer $ 33.45 per hour Steve Oberle Maintenance $ 35.32 per hour Kelly Keehn Maintenance $ 35.79 per hour Lenny Przybys Maintenance $ 43.22 per hour Matt Ernster Maintenance $ 29.00 per hour Dwight VanZee Maintenance $ 31.14 per hour Andres Thomas Maintenance $ 30.45 per hour Keith Bittner, Maintenance $ 34.86 per hour Steve Lowry Part-Time Police Officer $ 31.32 per hour Mark Russell Part-Time Police Officer $ 31.32 per hour Justin Quigley Park-Time Police Officer $ 31.32 per hour Mayor $ 1,875.00 per month Councilmembers $ 625.00 per month Planning & Zoning Board Members $ 100.00 per meeting Park and Recreation Board Members $ 50.00 per meeting BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED night duty police officers will receive an additional differential rate of $1.10 per hour; Dated this 5th day of January 2026. Casey Voelker, Mayor Page 23 of 26 ATTEST: Dawn R. Murphy, Finance Officer  MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Casey Voelker. Council Members; Lynn DeYoung, Josh Chapman, Aaron Otten, Jim Erck, Terry Woesnner, Ruby Zuraff. Finance Officer, Dawn Murphy. Planning Director, Albert Schmidt. FROM: Justin Weiland, City Administrator RE: City Administrator Report – Regular Council Meeting on January 5th, 2026 DATE: January 2nd, 2026 __________________________________________________________________________________ ADMINISTRATOR REPORT ❖ 2026 Project Tracker: Attached is a project tracker spreadsheet for 2026 quality of life improvements. With several smaller scale projects planned for 2026, the City Council has requested for a visual method to track and follow project a progress. Administration has put together a proposed spreadsheet that tracks each project broken down into tasks, department responsibilities and proposed timeline for completion. This document is intended to act as guide and will be updated as tasks are complete. Please review and provide any feedback to City Administrator Weiland for any upgrades or suggestions for improvements to the project tracker. ❖ EMS Study – Preliminary Draft: The City of Tea has received the first draft of the Fitch and Associates Ambulance Study. City Administration provided the Mayor and City Council with a copy of the study. The intent is to seek any feedback from the Council prior to the study being made public. Following this review period, Administration will relay any feedback to Fitch to be incorporated into a final draft. Once a Final draft is complete, the City will begin to make the document available to the public. Lincoln County has expressed interest in reviewing the findings of this study to assist with their decisions regarding the proposed City of Lennox Ambulance District initiative. The City has not received the results of the Fire Department Study. Upon completion of the FD Study, City Administration will organize to have the representative from Fitch and Associates present the findings of the study to the City Council via Zoom. It is anticipated that this will occur at a meeting in the February timeframe. ❖ Upcoming Council Meeting Schedule: Two upcoming meeting calendar changes. The next City Council falls on January on 19th, the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Based on this conflict the Council will plan to meet on Tuesday, January 20th at the regular meeting time of 6:00 PM. Please place this on your personal calendars. President’s Day falls on Monday, February 16th. Therefore, the Council meeting will move to Tuesday, February 17th. ❖ SDML Rib Dinner and Day at the Capital – February 3rd: The South Dakota Municipal League hosts their annual Rib Dinner with the Legislators on Tuesday, February 3rd in Pierre. The following day on Wednesday, February 4h is the annual SDML Day at the Capital. Both of these events serve as an opportunity for municipalities to get some face time with local legislators and provide opinion and perspective on any current municipal related issues. This event also serves as an opportunity build relationships with other municipal officials throughout the state. The 2026 Legislative Session will be very consequential for all levels of local government in South Dakota. It will be crucial to develop relationship and stay engaged during this years upcoming session. The Council is encouraged to _______________________________________________________________________________________ City of Tea January 5th, 2026 City Administrator Report Regular Meeting Page 24 of 26  attend. Please let City Staff know if you plan to attend as hotel rooms are not currently available but staff will be tracking to see if rooms open up prior to the event. ❖ Partial Claims Listing: Due to the Holiday and PTO schedules, only a partial claims list has been published. An updated claims listing will be posted on Monday, January 5th, prior to the Council Meeting. _______________________________________________________________________________________ City of Tea January 5th, 2026 City Administrator Report Regular Meeting Page 25 of 26 City Council Report Meeting Date: January 5th, 2026 Staff: Albert Schmidt – Community Development Director To: Mayor and Council Members Significant Building None Permit Activity Since Last Meeting: Special Project: Res. Zoning District Updates – Home Builders Association Meeting 1-13-26: Next Steps: Staff will be reaching out to the Home Builders Association and some active community members for comments. After that formal public hearing and adoption. End of Year Reports: Staff is working on compiling 2025 end of year report for permits and growth. Report is anticipated to include number of permits, valuations, living units, and other statics hopefully with corresponding maps. Anticipated release is likely sometime in February. Initial Library Location Analysis: Work has started on gathering information on potential library sites for the City of Tea. Goal is provide a list with high level detail information that can be compared against each other based on specific desires for what type of library should be built. Timeline for completion is TBD. Upcoming Projects: Residential Zoning District Updates (final) – 1st Quarter 26’ Commercial Zoning District Updates (start) – 2nd Quarter 26’ 2027 Permit Fee Schedule – 3rd Quarter 26’ Page 26 of 26