City Council Agendas, Packets and Minutes
Regular MeetingVermillion, SD · June 3, 2019
Minutes
Unapproved Minutes
Council Special Session
June 3, 2019
Monday 12:00 noon
The special session of the City Council, City of Vermillion, South Dakota
was held on Monday, June 3, 2019 at 12:00 noon at the City Hall large
conference room.
1. Roll Call
Present: Collier-Wise, Hellwege, Holland, Price, Sorensen, Willson,
Mayor Powell
Absent: Humphrey, Ward
2. Visitors to be Heard - None
3. Educational Session – Home rule – James Purdy
James Purdy, Assistant City Manager, made a presentation on municipal
home rule in South Dakota. James reviewed the advantages and
disadvantages of home rule along with the steps required to implement
home rule that will require a vote within one year of the proposed action.
James noted that the Human Relations Commission has reported that a home
rule charter will allow for enhanced anti-discrimination ordinances in
the city as the state does not recognize certain groups as protected.
James reported that the City Council in the past has looked at home rule
as it applied to cable TV, smoking bans, and texting while driving but
did not get to the point of bringing a charter to the City Council.
Discussion followed on home rule charters, the need to review other
cities’ charters and the process of establishing a committee. The
consensus of the City Council was to move forward with a study committee
to review and report to the City Council on the options of a home rule
charter.
John Prescott, City Manager, introduced Jolly Omar as the summer intern
in the City Manager’s office.
4. Informational Session – Electric Vehicle charging station – James
Purdy
James Purdy, Assistant City Manager, reviewed information on the number
of electric vehicles in the area as well as projections on new electric
vehicles that will be entering the market. James noted that the city has
taken steps to be a greener community and installing an electric vehicle
charging station would be another step to attract electric vehicles
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owners to the community. James reviewed his research on electric charging
stations with his recommendation of a Level 2 charging station. James
reported that he has been in contact with a company by the name of
ChargePoint who has one of the largest networks of electric charging
stations in the United States. James reported that ChargePoint has a
purchase option and a lease option. James stated that when this
information was presented to the Utility Committee the Committee felt
the lease would be the best option due to the changing technology. James
noted that the charging station is not projected to make money for the
electric utility but would bring recognition to the electric utility and
the city. James noted that a good location might be in the City Hall
parking lot as it is close to downtown and also could be used for future
city electric vehicles. James noted that he has researched grant options
without much positive feedback being received. James noted that MRES,
our supplemental power supplier, at the last meeting was encouraging
electric utilities to promote electric vehicles as a way to increase
electric sales. Discussion followed on the electric charging station with
James noting that there will be a report from the Utility Committee on
this topic at the meeting tonight.
5. Briefing on the June 3, 2019 City Council Regular Meeting
Council reviewed items on the agenda with City staff. No action was
taken.
6. Adjourn
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Alderman Sorensen moved to adjourn the Council special session at 1:01
p.m. Alderman Price seconded the motion. Motion carried 7 to 0. Mayor
Powell declared the motion adopted.
Dated at Vermillion, South Dakota this 3rd day of June, 2019.
THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY
OF VERMILLION, SOUTH DAKOTA
BY____________________________
John E. (Jack) Powell, Mayor
ATTEST:
BY___________________________________
Michael D. Carlson, Finance Officer
Unapproved Minutes
City Council Regular Session
June 3, 2019
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Monday 7:00 p.m.
The regular session of the City Council, City of Vermillion, South Dakota
was called to order on Monday, June 3, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Powell.
1. Roll Call
Present: Collier-Wise, Hellwege, Holland, Humphrey, Price, Sorensen,
Ward, Willson, Mayor Powell
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Minutes
A. Minutes of May 20, 2019 Special Meeting; May 20, 2019 Regular Meeting
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Alderman Collier-Wise moved approval of the May 20, 2019 Special Meeting
and May 20, 2019 Regular session minutes. Alderman Humphrey seconded the
motion. Motion carried 9 to 0. Mayor Powell declared the motion adopted.
4. Adoption of Agenda
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Alderman Willson moved approval of the agenda. Alderman Price seconded
the motion. Motion carried 9 to 0. Mayor Powell declared the motion
adopted.
5. Visitors to be Heard - None
6. Public Hearings
A. Public hearing for transfer of retail on-sale liquor license from
Brian Engleman to BACT Group, LLC for 914 North Dakota Street
Mike Carlson, Finance Officer, reported that an application was received
for the transfer of the on-sale liquor license from Brian Engleman to
BACT Group, LLC for a business located at 914 North Dakota Street. Mike
stated that the City Council has the ability to transfer a license on
two criteria: suitable applicant and suitable location. Mike reported
that, as to the suitable applicant, the corporate officers of BACT Group,
LLC, are Aric Van Voorst and Brian Tooker who have submitted the
information for the DCI and FBI background check. Mike noted that the
DCI background check was received by the Police Chief for Aric Van Voorst
and the FBI background check has been received from Brian Tooker. His
memo states that there is no information to preclude the transfer of the
license. Mike noted that, with respect to the location criteria, an on-
sale liquor license has been issued to this location in the past. Mike
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noted that the notice of hearing and Police Chief’s report were included
in the packet. Mike recommended approval of the license transfer, unless
information is presented at the public hearing.
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Alderman Willson moved approval of the transfer of retail on-sale liquor
license from Brian Engleman to BACT Group, LLC for 914 North Dakota
Street. Alderman Collier-Wise seconded the motion. Motion carried 9 to
0. Mayor Powell declared the motion adopted.
B. Public hearing for vacation of 4.3-feet of Roosevelt Street right-of-
way lying directly north of the west 90-feet of Lot 2, Block 1, Madison
Park Addition, City of Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota (undeveloped
portion of Roosevelt Street east of N. Norbeck Street)
Shane Griese, Utility Manager, reported that a petition signed by all of
the abutting property owners to vacate unused street right-of-way
adjacent to and north of Lot 2, Block 1, Madison Park Addition has been
submitted by G.A. Haan Development, LLC. Shane noted that the landowner
owns all of the land directly adjacent to the proposed vacation. Shane
reported that the portion of right-of-way to be vacated would not hinder
the use of Roosevelt Street and would allow the landowner to develop the
land. Shane reported that this portion of Roosevelt Street was dedicated
to the public by the landowner through a plat in 2013. Shane noted that
the street has never been opened as a street, or maintained by the City
for the public use. Shane stated that the vacated right-of-way would be
included in the already dedicated 8-foot utility easement that lies in
the perimeter of Lot 2, Block 1. Shane reported that during the process
to complete the plat for Lot 2, Block 1 the surveyor missed the previously
approved right-of-way dedication that dedicated the south 66-feet of the
Roosevelt Street right-of-way east of Norbeck Street. Shane stated that
not taking this document into account during the platting process does
not negate the fact that the City still has the right-of-way, rather it
makes that portion of the plat inaccurate. Shane noted that this
inaccuracy makes Lot 2 slightly smaller and not large enough for the type
of construction desired. Shane stated that the landowner requested that
the City vacate the south 4.3-feet of the west 90-feet of the Roosevelt
Street right-of-way and this area to be vacated would then be
incorporated into Lot 2 as part of the 8-foot utility easement. Shane
stated that, although the vacated area cannot be constructed on, the
owner sees the benefit of including this area as part of their setback.
Shane stated that utilities will not be affected due to this vacation.
Shane recommended the adoption of the resolution vacating a portion of
the Roosevelt Street right-of-way.
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After reading the same once, Alderman Collier-Wise moved adoption of the
following:
RESOLUTION VACATING A PORTION OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY LYING NORTH OF LOT 2,
BLOCK 1, MADISON PARK ADDITION, CITY OF VERMILLION, CLAY COUNTY, SOUTH
DAKOTA
WHEREAS, the City of Vermillion has received a petition for the vacation
of a portion of Roosevelt Street lying north of Lot 2, Block 1, Madison
Park Addition, City of Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota; and,
WHEREAS, notice has been published for two successive weeks in the Plain
Talk; and,
WHEREAS, utilities will not be affected by the proposed vacation; and,
WHEREAS, the area to be vacated is also included in the 8-foot utility
easement dedicated with the plat of Lot 2, Block 1, Madison Park Addition
approved by the City Council on July 16, 2018; and,
WHEREAS, State Statute 9-45-10 authorizes the City Council to vacate
streets, alleys or public grounds.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Governing Body of the City of
Vermillion that the south 4.3-feet of the west 90-feet of the Roosevelt
Street right-of-way located between Lot 2, Block 1, Washington Square
Addition and the East 16-rods of the NW ¼ of the SE ¼ and the west 58-
rods of the NW ¼ of the SE 1/4, except the north 219-feet thereof, except
Washington Square Addition and except Lot 13, Block 1, Meisenholder East
Addition, and except Madison Park Addition, Section 18, T92N, R51W of
the 5th P.M., in the City of Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota as
shown on the attached exhibit is hereby vacated.
Dated at Vermillion, South Dakota this 3rd day of June 2019.
THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY
OF VERMILLION, SOUTH DAKOTA
By_____________________________
John E. (Jack) Powell, Mayor
ATTEST:
By_______________________________
Michael D. Carlson, Finance Officer
The motion was seconded by Alderman Hellwege. Discussion followed and
the question of the adoption of the Resolution was presented for a vote
of the Governing Body. 9 members voted in favor of and 0 members voted
in opposition to the Resolution. Mayor Powell declared that the
Resolution was adopted.
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7. Old Business - None
8. New Business
A. Resolution supporting additional City funding for downtown
infrastructure project.
John Prescott, City Manager, reported that in 2016 the City hired
Confluence to prepare a conceptual plan for a downtown infrastructure
project or streetscape project. John noted that some of the features of
the plan include bumpouts at pedestrian intersections, new sidewalks,
trees, landscaping, seat walls, new street lighting and other
improvements to create an updated sense of place that better meets the
needs of what the public expects in downtown areas. John noted that a
couple of public meetings were held in 2016 but the plan did not gather
much support largely due to a lack of funding for what at that time was
an estimated $2.7 million project.
John noted there was a renewed interest in bringing the project forward
was expressed in the latter half of 2017. John stated the City Council
allocated $1 million of 2nd Penny funding for the project as part of the
2018 budget and as the funds were not expended in 2018, the City Council
carried the $1 million allocation forward to the 2019 budget. John stated
the boundaries of Business Improvement District #2 were formed in 2018
to study ways to fund a potential project and to develop an updated
proposal for the City Council and community to consider. John noted the
BID#2 Board refined the project by reducing the amount of work on Elm,
Center, Prospect, the west end of Main Street, Court, and Church Streets.
John noted that the BID #2 Board also worked to develop a proposal whereby
property owner share of the cost of the project was approximately 20% of
the project cost via a special assessment paid over a ten-year period.
John stated that the presentation at the May 20th noon meeting was to
update to the City Council and to gather City Council feedback on
providing more than $1,330,000 in City funding for an estimated $2.4
million project. John stated that it was suggested that a Resolution
expressing the City Council’s intent to contribute additional funding
above the $1,330,000 be presented for consideration at this meeting. John
noted that it was suggested that an expression of the City Council’s
intent to be the major funding partner in the project would be beneficial
for upcoming public meetings currently scheduled for June 20th in the
council chambers. John stated that the attached resolution should help
the City Council publicly state the intent to contribute additional funds
and once project costs are more defined it will be easier for the City
Council to provide a defined dollar amount. John noted that the BID #2
Board will need to report to the City Council on the total project and
the City Council will need to consider a resolution of intent to create
the BID#2 and then adopt the ordinance establishing the BID#2.
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Alderman Willson moved approval of the resolution pledging support for
the downtown streetscape project. Alderman Collier-Wise seconded the
motion. Motion carried 9 to 0. Mayor Powell declared the motion adopted.
B. Report from the Utilities Committee on establishing an electrical
vehicle charging station
James Purdy, Assistant City Manager, reported that City staff has been
researching ways for the city to move towards more sustainable and
environmentally conscious practices. James stated that one project staff
has been exploring is a public electrical vehicle charging station. James
reported that City staff has been in contact with several vendors of
electric vehicle infrastructure, and has been exploring pricing options
and grant opportunities. James reported on attendance at the Missouri
River Energy Services annual meeting, where the benefits of
electrification for communities with public power were discussed. James
reported that the City of Vermillion Utilities Committee met on May 21,
2019, for a presentation on electric vehicle charging stations. James
reported that City Staff presented its research and findings with the
Utilities Committee elected to bring that research and a proposal forward
to the City Council for consideration. James reported that the
presentation made to the Utility Committee was made at the noon meeting
today. James reported that the recommendation of City staff is to enter
into a three-year lease agreement for a dual charging station with
ChargePoint at a cost of $2,750 per year. James recommended that the
annual lease be funded out of the Electric Utility Fund. Discussion
followed
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Alderman Sorensen moved approval of the recommendation to enter into a
three year lease agreement with ChargePoint for a dual electric vehicle
charging station. Alderman Humphrey seconded the motion. Motion carried
9 to 0.
9. Bid Openings
A. Fuel quotes
Mike Carlson, Finance Officer, read the monthly fuel quotes and
recommended the low quote of Stern Oil on Items 1, 2 & 3 and Brunick’s
Service on Item 4.
Item 1 - 4,350 gal unleaded 10% ethanol: Stern Oil $2.2631, Brunick’s
Service $2.28; Item 2 – 1,000 gal unleaded: Stern Oil $2.1999, Brunick’s
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Service $2.53; Item 3 – 3,000 gal No. 2 Diesel fuel dyed: Stern Oil
$2.0798, Brunick’s Service $2.08; Item 4 - 1,000 gal No. 2 diesel fuel-
clear: Stern Oil $2.3763, Brunick’s Service $2.30.
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Alderman Collier-Wise moved approval of the low quote of Stern Oil on
Items 1, 2 & 3 and Brunick’s Service on Item 4. Alderman Humphrey seconded
the motion. Motion carried 9 to 0. Mayor Powell declared the motion
adopted.
10. City Manager's Report
A. John reported that the Historic Preservation Commission meets on
Wednesday, June 5th at 9:00 a.m. in Large Conference room.
B. John reported that the Human Relations Commission meets on Thursday,
June 6th at 7:00 p.m. in the Large Conference room for an orientation
session for the new members.
C. John reported that Main Street will be closed from Plum Street to
Walker Street on Thursday – Saturday, June 6-8 from 6:55 p.m. to 9:45
p.m. and Sunday, June 9, 2019 from 3:55 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. for Shakespeare
Festival performances at the Prentis Park band shell.
D. John reported that the City Council and Clay County Commission will
meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 17th in the City Council chambers to
consider the second reading of Ordinance No. 1401 which is rezoning three
areas east of the city in the joint jurisdictional area from A-1
Agricultural zoning to RR Rural residential zoning.
E. John reported that the small cell ordinance should be ready by next
City Council meeting for first reading.
PAYROLL ADDITIONS AND CHANGES
General: Jalatama Omar $9.25/hr; Administration: James Purdy $22.69/hr;
Street: Samuel Gerst $9.25/hr; Recreation: Tamara Baisden $30.00/game,
Maxwell Morris $30.00/game, Joel Van Peursem $30.00/game, Lauren Wobken
$30.00/game, Peyton Larson $9.50/hr; Pool: Lauren Wobken $9.25/hr, Sadie
Pederson $10.00/hr, Caelynn Ihnen $9.25/hr, Elizabeth Sykes $10.25/hr,
Kyle Tresch $11.00/hr, Morgan Kerkman $10.25/hr, Shannon Sokolowski
$10.00/hr, Samuel Schwebach $9.25/hr; Water: Eric McPherson $23.85/hr;
Landfill: Jake Richardson $10.00/hr; Police: Matthew Davis $23.75/hr;
Parks: Jonathan Wieger $9.25/hr; Communications: Jenna Jones $16.58/hr
11. Invoices Payable
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Alderman Collier-Wise moved approval of the following invoices:
A-1 Portable Toilets portable toilet rental 810.00
Adidas America, Inc merchandise 117.50
Amanda Arndt meals reimbursement 30.00
Appeara shop towels 45.00
Aramark Uniform Services uniform cleaning 450.46
Argus Leader Media #1085 subscription 28.00
Atco International chemicals 355.00
Austin Anderson meals reimbursement 35.00
Avera Occupational Medicine testing 62.55
Banner Associates, Inc professional services 2,435.10
Batteries Plus batteries 14.40
Belson Outdoors picnic tables library 4,665.01
Ben's Handyman Services repairs 52.48
Bierschbach Eqpt & Supply supplies 556.32
Big State Industrial Supply supplies 857.56
Blackstone Publishing books 150.00
Bluetarp Financial, Inc parts 526.47
Border States Elec Supply supplies 358.20
Bound Tree Medical, LLC supplies 1,370.17
Brandon Steeneck meals reimbursement 35.00
Brunick's Service Inc propane 36.00
BSN Sports Inc supplies 49.99
Burns & McDonnell professional services 5,287.23
Butler Machinery Co. wheel loader/repairs 133,501.72
Callaway Golf merchandise 50.16
Campbell Supply supplies 2,075.40
Cask & Cork merchandise 435.00
Center Point Large Print books 302.87
Century Business Products copier contract/copies 179.63
Centurylink telephone 707.50
Chesterman Co merchandise 1,013.51
City Of Vermillion utility bills 34,871.15
Coffee King, Inc supplies 62.75
Colonial Life Acc Ins. insurance 2,820.05
Compliancesigns FDC signs 240.50
Continental Research Corp supplies 247.08
Convergint Technologies LLC repairs 747.26
Core & Main LP storm drainage frames/parts 6,160.34
CorTrust Bank TIF #6 payments 14,744.51
Coyote Chemical Company supplies 335.30
Crouch Recreation bench-fishing pier 545.00
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D-P Tools supplies 109.53
Dakota Beverage merchandise 6,531.89
Dakota Fluid Power Inc supplies 809.94
Dakota Hospital Foundation TIF #6 payment 14,744.51
Dakota Pc Warehouse supplies 95.96
Dakota Supply Group parts 799.61
Danko Emergency Equipment parts 1,310.02
Delta Dental Plan insurance 6,160.38
Demco supplies 205.67
Dennis Martens maintenance 833.34
DGR Engineering professional services 1,131.00
Diamond Vogel Paints traffic paint 1,469.50
Earthgrains Baking Co's Inc supplies 226.20
Ebsco subscriptions 2,650.72
Echo Electric Supply supplies 1,769.21
Embroidery & Screen Works uniform 4,642.75
Emergency Services Marketing subscription 735.00
Energy Laboratories chemicals 1,406.50
Envisionware, Inc maintenance 671.90
Farmer Brothers Co. supplies 74.44
Farner Bocken Company supplies 4,563.84
Fastenal Company supplies 74.26
First Bank & Trust TIF #6 payment 14,744.51
First Dakota National Bank TIF #6 payment 14,744.51
Fischer Disposal waste hauling 703.00
Foreman Media council mtg 150.00
Fred Balleweg meals reimbursement 49.00
Fred Haar Co, Inc parts 95.10
Gary's Tree Service, Inc stump grinding 3,388.00
Global Dist. merchandise 227.00
Graham Tire Co. tires 837.54
Grainger parts 150.55
Graymont Capital Inc chemicals 4,054.93
Gregg Peters freight 804.00
Gregg Peters rent 937.50
Greggs Auto Body repairs 376.00
Grey House Publishing books 338.50
Hach Co part 257.89
Hartington Tree LLC trees 1,701.00
Hauff Mid-America Sports supplies 797.40
Hauger Lawn Service mowing 66.00
Hawkins Inc chemicals 4,329.55
Heiman Fire Equipment firefighter equipment 62,483.75
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Helms & Associates professional services 5,137.43
Herren-Schempp Building supplies 30.32
High Point Networks support renewal 240.00
Hy-Vee Food Store supplies 218.52
IMS Alliance name tags 117.50
Info USA Marketing Inc publication 415.00
Ingram books 3,318.51
Inland Truck Parts Co. parts 1,886.25
Integrated Technology & Sec support/repairs 1,416.30
International Public Mgmt testing materials 284.50
Jacks Uniform & Eqpt uniform shirts 192.75
Jamie Hall meals reimbursement 30.00
Jaymar printer paper 943.50
Jessica Newman boots reimbursement 104.49
Jim Balleweg meals reimbursement 64.00
Jim Goblirsch reimbursement 17.09
John A Conkling Dist. merchandise 4,148.60
Johnson Brothers Of SD merchandise 29,983.57
Johnson Controls service agreement 1,707.74
Johnson Feed, Inc agri-lime 1,995.72
Jon Cole fuel reimbursement 25.00
Jones Food Center supplies 450.53
Julie Stewart refund swim lessons fees 17.00
JWP Construction & Design fishing pier repairs 749.56
JWR, Inc repairs baler 5,614.57
Karsten Mfg Corp merchandise 1,537.61
Knife River Midwest, LLC asphalt 2,932.80
Kyle Hoisington meals reimbursement 49.00
Lawson Products Inc supplies 176.83
Leisure Lawn Care fertilizer/weed control 218.15
Lessman Elec. Supply Co supplies 1,760.00
Locators And Supplies, Inc supplies 1,255.43
Lyle Signs supplies 426.92
M & M Construction LLC Prentis park sidewalk 13,167.00
Mart Auto Body towing 1,050.00
Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc medical oxygen/rental 687.50
Matthew Betzen meals reimbursement 79.00
Maximum Promotions city flags 720.00
McCulloch Law Office professional services 2,002.20
McLeod's Printing minutes book/traffic tickets 2,304.45
MD Enterprises LLC work shirts 907.50
Mead Lumber supplies 143.72
Medical Waste Transport, Inc haul medical waste 217.51
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Menards supplies 1,158.53
Micro Marketing LLC books 8.02
Midwest Ready Mix & Equipment rental/rebar/red rock 1,588.00
Midwest Turf & Irrigation mower/workman/parts 75,379.26
Miracle Recreation Eqpt Co parts 206.11
Missouri River Energy Service registration 450.00
Missouri Valley Maintenance repairs 1,756.50
Mobotrex Mobility & Traffic supplies 177.00
Moore Welding & Mfg repairs 596.75
Motion Picture Licensing Co licensing fee 185.10
MSC Industrial Supply Co supplies 125.06
NCL Of Wisconsin, Inc supplies 202.26
Nebraska Journal-Leader advertising 137.40
Netsys+ professional ser/domain 3,026.50
Nursery Wholesalers Inc trees 2,976.53
O'Reilly Auto Parts parts 116.11
Office Systems Co copier contract/copies 925.65
Paul's Plumbing parts 24.30
PCC, Inc commission 3,490.74
Pedersen Machine Inc repairs 279.12
Penworthy Company books 100.62
Pepsi Cola Of Siouxland merchandise 1,838.20
Physio-Control Corp repairs 642.28
PKG Contracting, Inc wwtf digester improvements 118,361.81
Potomac Aviation Technology parts 51.51
Presto-X-Company inspection/treatment 112.00
Print Source advertising/printing 1,657.10
Prochem Dynamics supplies 503.47
Proefrock Electric Inc install controller 50.00
Property Maintenance Service mowing 253.75
Quill supplies 1,412.20
Racom Corporation maintenance 465.96
Reams Sprinkler Supply parts 1,323.56
Recorded Books, Inc books 676.20
Recreonics supplies 39.07
Reflective Apparel Factory work shirts 213.72
Republic National Distributing merchandise 18,566.79
Resco street light poles 8,420.00
Rob Pickens safety boots reimbursement 100.00
Rockmount Research & Alloy supplies 503.07
Sanford Clinic Vermillion supplies 284.44
Sanford Health Plan participation fee 60.00
Sanitation Products Inc supplies 624.35
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Schaeffer Mfg. Co supplies 672.00
Schumacher Oil supplies 482.40
Scott Iverson safety boots reimbursement 100.00
SD Dept Of Health testing 140.00
SD Electrical Commission wiring permit 50.00
SD Retirement System contributions 84,873.69
Security Shredding Service shredding 35.00
Service Master Of Se SD custodial 3,299.69
Sioux Falls Crane & Hoist inspection 734.00
South Dakota Open bronze sponsorship 500.00
Southern Glazer's Of SD merchandise 1,380.15
Stan Houston Eqpt Co parts 102.50
Steve's Heating & A/C Inc furnace/air conditioner 6,202.59
Stuart C. Irby Co. supplies 1,475.00
Sturdevants Auto Parts parts 858.96
Sun Mountain merchandise 107.79
Swank Movie Licensing USA license renewal 418.00
Syncb/Amazon books/dvds/supplies 1,019.13
Team Golf merchandise 826.00
The Equalizer advertising 3,126.50
The Graphic Edge work t-shirts 2,185.63
The Ups Store #6751 shipping 12.62
Titleist-Acushnet Company merchandise 1,935.34
Tractor Supply Credit Plan supplies 667.28
Triview Communications repairs 399.00
Turner Plumbing repairs 379.25
Two Way Solutions battery 79.98
Tyler Technologies maintenance 1,250.00
United Way contributions 1,032.00
Unum Life Insurance Company insurance 1,437.46
USA Bluebook supplies 803.63
USD Foundation Office TIF #6 payment 14,744.51
USD Speech & Hearing Clinic testing 150.00
Utility Equipment Co. parts 504.88
Van Diest Supply Co supplies 650.00
Vast Broadband 911 circuit/dialup services 1,415.45
Verizon Wireless cell phones/ipad access 2,160.27
Vermillion Ace Hardware supplies/parts 4,493.77
Vermillion Chamber Of Comm TIF #5 collections 36,444.79
Visa/First Bank & Trust fuel/lodging/supplies 9,010.13
Wal-Mart Community supplies 1,413.87
Walker Construction cotton park bathrooms 13,856.71
Walt's Homestyle Foods, Inc supplies 187.40
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Williams & Co. 2018 audit 23,000.00
WSP US professional services 9,934.82
Yankton Fire & Safety extinguisher service 80.00
Yankton Medical Clinic testing 24.00
Zee Medical Service supplies 127.30
Zerofriction Llc merchandise 582.66
Ziegler Inc repairs 1,246.91
Zimco Supply Co chemicals 29,063.20
Jason Reisdorfer bright energy rebate 150.00
Alderman Price seconded the motion. Motion carried 9 to 0. Mayor Powell
declared the motion adopted.
12. Consensus Agenda
A. Set a public hearing date of June 17, 2019 for special daily malt
beverage and wine license for the Vermillion Area Chamber of Commerce
and Development Company on or about July 11, July 18, July 25, August 1,
August 8, August 15, August 22 and August 29, 2019 for Thursdays on the
Platz events on Ratingen Platz and adjoining portions of Main and Market
Streets
B. Set a public hearing date of June 17, 2019 for a special daily malt
beverage and wine license for the Clay County Agricultural Fair
Association on or about August 8-10, 2019 on the fairgrounds and a portion
of High Street
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Alderman Price moved approval of the consensus agenda. Alderman
Willson seconded the motion. Motion carried 9 to 0. Mayor Powell declared
the motion adopted.
13. Adjourn
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Alderman Ward moved to adjourn the Council Meeting at 7:18 p.m. Alderman
Collier-Wise seconded the motion. Motion carried 9 to 0. Mayor Powell
declared the motion adopted.
Dated at Vermillion, South Dakota this 3rd day of June, 2019.
THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY
OF VERMILLION, SOUTH DAKOTA
BY____________________________
John E. (Jack) Powell, Mayor
ATTEST:
BY___________________________________
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Michael D. Carlson, Finance Officer
Published once at the approximate cost of ___________.
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Agenda
Special Meeting Agenda
City Council
12:00 p.m. (noon) Special Meeting
Monday, June 3, 2019
Large Conference Room – City Hall
25 Center Street
Vermillion, South Dakota 57069
1. Roll Call
2. Visitors to Be Heard
3. Educational Session – Home rule – James Purdy.
4. Informational Session – Electric Vehicle charging station – James Purdy.
5. Briefing on the June 3, 2019 City Council Regular Meeting – Briefings are intended to be informational
only and no deliberation or decision will occur on this item.
6. Adjourn.
Access the City Council Agenda on the web – www.vermillion.us
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limited to 5 minutes. For those who do not appear on the agenda, no decision is to be expected at this time.
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City of Vermillion Council Agenda
7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
Monday, June 3, 2019
City Council Chambers
25 Center Street
Vermillion, South Dakota 57069
1. Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Minutes
a. May 20, 2019 Special Meeting; May 20, 2019 Regular Meeting.
4. Adoption of the Agenda
5. Visitors to be Heard
6. Public Hearings
a. Public hearing for transfer of retail on-sale liquor license from Brian Engleman to BACT Group, LLC for
914 North Dakota Street.
b. Public hearing for vacation of 4.3-feet of Roosevelt Street right-of-way lying directly north of the west
90-feet of Lot 2, Block 1, Madison Park Addition, City of Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota
(undeveloped portion of Roosevelt Street east of N. Norbeck Street).
7. Old Business
8. New Business
a. Resolution supporting additional City funding for downtown infrastructure project.
b. Report from the Utilities Committee on establishing an electrical vehicle charging station.
9. Bid Openings
a. Fuel quotes.
10. City Manager’s Report
11. Invoices Payable
12. Consensus Agenda
a. Set a public hearing date of June 17, 2019 for special daily malt beverage and wine license for the
Vermillion Area Chamber of Commerce and Development Company on or about July 11, July 18, July
25, August 1, August 8, August 15, August 22 and August 29, 2019 for Thursdays on the Platz events on
Ratingen Platz and adjoining portions of Main and Market Streets.
b. Set a public hearing date of June 17, 2019 for a special daily malt beverage and wine license for the Clay
County Agricultural Fair Association on or about August 8-10, 2019 on the fairgrounds and a portion of
High Street.
13. Adjourn
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Vermillion City Council’s Values and Vision
This community values its people, its services, its vitality and growth, and its quality of life and sees itself reinforcing and
promoting these ideals to a consistently increasing populace.
Unapproved Minutes
Council Special Session
May 20, 2019
Monday 12:00 noon
The special session of the City Council, City of Vermillion, South
Dakota was held on Monday, May 20, 2019 at 12:00 noon at the City Hall
large conference room.
1. Roll Call
Present: President Collier-Wise, Holland, Humphrey, Price, Sorensen
(arrived at 12:02 p.m.), Willson
Absent: Hellwege, Ward, Mayor Powell
2. Visitors to be Heard
3. Presentation of Secretary’s Award for Drinking Water Excellence to
Water Department employees
John Prescott, City Manager, reported that the SD DENR has recognized
the City Water Department for supplying safe drinking water to the
citizens. President Collier-Wise presented the DENR Secretary’s Award
to the Water Department employees present and thanked them for
providing safe drinking water to the citizens.
Alderman Sorensen arrived 12:02 p.m.
4. Informational Session – Year of German-American Friendship – Kami
Dibley
Kami Dibley, High School German Teacher, shared her experiences while
attending the Year of German-American Friendship meeting in
Indianapolis, Indiana including Sister City communities and the Student
Exchange (GAPP). Kami thanked the City Council for allowing her to
represent the City at this event. President Collier-Wise thanked Kami
for her report.
5. Informational Session – Downtown Infrastructure Project funding -
Business Improvement District #2 Board
John Prescott, City Manager, reported that the Business Improvement
District #2 Board has been working on funding options for the downtown
improvement project which was estimated to cost $2.4 million. John
reported that funding for the project is $1 million from second penny
sales tax, $250,000 from electric fund for street lights, $80,000 from
storm water fee fund storm water improvements and $450,000 over 10
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years from assessments to downtown property owners. John noted that BID
#2 Board has applied for grants but downtown improvements are not
receiving many grant funds. John noted that the difference in funding
and estimated project costs is $620,000. Michelle Maloney and Jim
Waters, BID #2 Board Members, were present reporting the improvements
proposed are conservative and will address safety in the downtown.
Michelle stated that having a vibrant downtown is a benefit to the
whole community and the longer the project is postponed will just make
it cost more. Jim stated that the downtown is a draw for business and
young professionals and is in need of a face lift. Michelle stated that
on behalf of the BID #2 Board they are requesting the City Council
increase its commitment by $620,000.
Discussion followed on the funding sources noting that the BID #2 Board
would like to begin construction in 2020, thus plans and specifications
will be needed in 2019.
Upon request, John Prescott, City Manager, asked if the City Council
was in support of funding the package proposed. Discussion followed
with the consensus to bring forward a resolution of support for the
downtown improvement project to the June 3rd meeting for City Council
consideration, noting that we will need to include a review of the bike
master plan when we move forward on the project.
6. Briefing on the May 20, 2019 City Council Regular Meeting
Council reviewed items on the agenda with City staff. No action was
taken.
7. Adjourn
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Alderman Holland moved to adjourn the Council special session at 1:07
p.m. Alderman Sorensen seconded the motion. Motion carried 6 to 0.
President Collier-Wise declared the motion adopted.
Dated at Vermillion, South Dakota this 20th day of May, 2019.
THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY
OF VERMILLION, SOUTH DAKOTA
BY____________________________
Kelsey Collier-Wise, President
ATTEST:
BY___________________________________
Michael D. Carlson, Finance Officer
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Unapproved Minutes
City Council Regular Session
May 20, 2019
Monday 7:00 p.m.
The regular session of the City Council, City of Vermillion, South
Dakota was called to order on Monday, May 20, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. by
President Collier-Wise.
1. Roll Call
Present: President Collier-Wise, Holland, Humphrey, Price, Sorensen,
Ward, Willson
Absent: Hellwege, Mayor Powell
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Minutes
A. Minutes of May 6, 2019 Special Meeting; May 6, 2019 Regular Meeting
145-19
Alderman Sorensen moved approval of the May 6, 2019 Special Meeting and
May 6, 2019 session minutes. Alderman Price seconded the motion.
Motion carried 7 to 0. President Collier-Wise declared the motion
adopted.
4. Adoption of Agenda
146-19
Alderman Price moved approval of the agenda. Alderman Ward seconded the
motion. Motion carried 7 to 0. President Collier-Wise declared the
motion adopted.
5. Visitors to be Heard
A. Poppy Day Proclamation
Alderman read the proclamation designating May 23, 2019 as ”Poppy Day”
in Vermillion and encouraged all citizens to pay tribute to those who
have made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom by wearing the
Memorial Poppy on this day.
6. Public Hearings
A. Public hearing for renewal of retail on-off sale malt beverage and
SD Farm Wine licenses
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Mike Carlson, Finance Officer, reported that the Notice of Hearing and
the Police Chief’s report for the applicants are included in the
packet. Mike noted that City ordinance requires a management plan upon
re-application if a violation occurred since last renewal. Mike noted
that the management plans from Casey’s Retail Company, Inc for Casey’s
General Store Princeton Street, Charcoal, Inc for Charcoal Lounge, City
of Vermillion for The Bluffs, NPC International, Inc for Pizza Hut and
Varsity Pub, LLC for The Varsity were included in the packet. Mike
noted that in May 2018 when the Old Lumber Company, Inc applied to
expand the license into 11 Court Street it was contingent upon the
final inspection and occupancy permit that has not been completed. Mike
read the list of licenses that had applied for renewal and recommended
that renewal of all licenses with the contingency on Old Lumber
Company, Inc. Discussion followed.
147-19
Alderman Ward moved approval of the renewal of the following retail on-
off sale malt beverage with SD Farm Wine licenses for the licensing
period of July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020: Bunyan’s LLC for Bunyan’s
Video Lottery at 1201 West Main Street Suite 106; Café Brule, Inc. for
Café Brule at 24 West Main Street; Casey's Retail Company, Inc. for
Casey's General Store#2806 at 615 Jefferson St; Casey's Retail Company,
Inc. for Casey's General Store#3525 at 1302 Princeton St; Charcoal
Lounge, Inc. for Charcoal Lounge at 6 & 8 West Main Street; Circle 13,
LLC for Westside Inn at 1313 West Cherry; City of Vermillion for The
Bluff's Golf Course at 2021 East Main Street; City of Vermillion for
Municipal Liquor Store 820 Cottage Avenue; Coyote Convenience, Inc. for
Coyote Convenience at 116 East Cherry Street; D&D Foods, Inc for
Hartford Steak Co Tavern at 7 Court Street; Dwight Iverson for Cherry
Pit Stop at 23 East Cherry Street; Fireworks, Inc for Dakota Brick
House at 15 West Main Street; HyVee Food Stores, Inc. for HyVee at 525
West Cherry Street; I Mart Stores, LLC for I Mart Stores USA at 830
East Cherry Street; Jon Donald Enterprises for Silk Road Café at 12
West Main Street; Mexico Viejo, Inc. for Mexico Viejo Mexican
Restaurant at 432 E. Cherry Street; NPC International, Inc. for Pizza
Hut #2788 at 928 East Cherry Street; Old Lumber Company, Inc for Old
Lumber Company Bar and Grill at 11 & 15 Court St; Prairie River, Inc.
for R Pizza at 2 West Main Street; Pump N Stuff of Vermillion, Inc. for
Pump N Stuff at 203 E Main St; Pump N Stuff of Vermillion, Inc. for
Pump N Stuff VL room #2 at 203 E Main St; Red Steakhouse, Inc. for Red
Steakhouse at 1 East Main Street; Sunset Oil, Inc. for Lucky 7 Casino
at 629 Stanford Suite A; Sunset Oil, Inc. for Sunset Casino at 629
Stanford Suite B; Valiant Vineyard, Inc for Valiant Vineyard at 1500
West Main; Varsity Pub, LLC for The Varsity at 113 East Main Street;
Vermillion Downtown Cultural Assoc. Inc. for Coyote Twin Theater at 10
East Main; Vermillion Downtown Cultural Assoc. Inc. for Vermillion
Theater at 4 West Main and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. for Wal-Mart Super
Center #3734 at 1207 Princeton Street with the contingency on the Old
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Lumber Company that before expanding into 11 Court that the Building
Official complete an inspection and issue an occupancy permit.
Alderman Humphrey seconded the motion. Motion carried 7 to 0.
President Collier-Wise declared the motion adopted.
B. Public hearing for transfer of retail on-sale liquor license from
Brian Engleman to BACT Group, LLC for 914 North Dakota Street
Mike Carlson, Finance Officer, reported that an application was
received for the transfer of the on-sale liquor license from Brian
Engleman to BACT Group, LLC for a business located at 914 North Dakota
Street. Mike stated that the City Council has the ability to transfer a
license on two criteria: suitable applicant and suitable location. Mike
noted that, as to the suitable applicant, the corporate officers of
BACT Group, LLC, are Aric Van Voorst and Brian Tooker who stated that
they have submitted the information for the DCI and FBI background
check but the reports have not been received by the Police Chief as
such no Police Report is available. Mike noted that, with respect to
the location criteria, an on-sale liquor license has been issued to
this location in the past. Mike noted that the notice of hearing was
included in the packet. Mike recommended conducting the public hearing
but, as the background check information has not been received on the
new owners, it is recommended that the public hearing be continued
until June 3, 2019.
148-19
Alderman Willson moved to continue the public hearing on the transfer
of retail on-sale liquor license from Brian Engleman to BACT Group, LLC
for 914 North Dakota Street until the June 3, 2019 meeting to allow
time for the background checks. Alderman Price seconded the motion.
Motion carried 7 to 0. President Collier-Wise declared the motion
adopted.
C. Public hearing for a special daily malt beverage and wine license
for the South Dakota Shakespeare Festival on or about June 6 to 9, 2019
at the Prentis Park band shell.
Mike Carlson, Finance Officer, reported that the South Dakota
Shakespeare Festival has applied for a special daily malt beverage and
wine license for the Shakespeare performances on June 6-9 at the
Prentis Park band shell area. Mike stated that the Police Chief’s
report and notice of hearing are included in the packet. Mike stated
that, since the event is being held on City property, ordinance
provides that the City Council may include such conditions and
restrictions as the governing body deems appropriate. Mike stated that
Release and Indemnification releasing the City from liability for the
event has been provided. Mike stated that the certificate of insurance
naming the City as additional insured with liquor liability has not
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been received at this time. The Police Chief is recommending the
following parameters be established:
1. Wristbands will be distributed by the volunteers when IDs are
checked to ensure purchases and consumers are over 21 years of
age.
2. The South Dakota Shakespeare Festival will provide ushers who will
monitor both the purchase area and the audience grounds within the
area delineated. Ushers will ensure that no one removes a beverage
from the audience area or the fenced concession area.
3. The fenced concession area and the audience area will have posted
signs instructing consumers not to remove alcoholic beverages from
the two designated areas, and the direct path between them.
Mike recommended approval of the special permit contingent upon the
receipt of the certificate of insurance and complying with the Police
Chief recommendations, unless information is presented at the public
hearing.
149-19
Alderman Sorensen moved approval of the special daily malt beverage and
wine license for the South Dakota Shakespeare Festival for the
Shakespeare performances on June 6-9 at the Prentis Park band shell
area contingent upon complying with the conditions as indicated by the
Police Chief and receipt of a certificate of insurance naming the City
as additional insured. Alderman Ward seconded the motion. Motion
carried 7 to 0. President Collier-Wise declared the motion adopted.
D. Public hearing for a retail on-off sale malt beverage with SD Farm
Wine license for Patel, LLC for Little Italy at 831 East Cherry for the
period ending June 30, 2019 and for renewal of the license for the
period ending June 30, 2020
Mike Carlson, Finance Officer, reported that an application was
received for a retail on-off sale malt beverage and SD Farm Wine
license from Patel, LLC for Little Italy’s at 831 East Cherry. Mike
noted that the notice of hearing and the Police Chief’s report on the
applicant are included in the packet. Mike stated that the on-off sale
malt beverage and SD Farm Wine license is for the licensing period from
issuance to expiration on June 30, 2019 and the renewal for the period
ending June 30, 2020. Mike noted that the City Council has the ability
to issue a license on two criteria: suitable applicant and suitable
location. Mike reported that, as to the suitable applicant, the
corporate officer of Patel, LLC, Jimiben Patel, has submitted the
information for the DCI and FBI background check. Mike noted that the
DCI background check was received by the Police Chief, and his memo
states that there is no information to preclude the issuance of the
license. Mike stated that, with respect to the location criteria, a
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malt beverage and wine license have been issued to this location in the
past. Mike recommended approval of the licenses unless information is
presented at the public hearing. Discussion followed.
150-19
Alderman Willson moved approval of the retail on-off sale malt beverage
and SD Farm Wine license for Patel, LLC for Little Italy’s at 831 East
Cherry Street for the licensing periods ending June 30, 2019 and the
renewal of the license for the licensing period ending June 30, 2020.
Alderman Ward seconded the motion. Motion carried 7 to 0. President
Collier-Wise declared the motion adopted.
E. First reading of Ordinance 1401 Amending Appendix A, 2012 Joint
Zoning Regulations for Clay County and the City of Vermillion
James Purdy, Assistant City Manager, reported that in 2012 the City and
County adopted an ordinance regulating the zoning within an area
outside of the City limits. James reported that this area is called the
Joint Jurisdictional Zoning Area (JJZA) and it allows the City to have
a say in existing and proposed land uses in an area that would directly
impact the City. James stated that the JJZA tries to maintain the rural
characteristics of the surrounding area, while allowing for some light
development. James reported that the City and the County held a joint
Planning Commission meeting on April 8, 2019. James noted that at the
meeting both of the bodies addressed questions from the public on how
the rezone would affect their property with the list of comments
included in the packet. James reported that both of the commissions
voted unanimously to recommend to their governing respective bodies to
adopt the rezones. James reported that a map of the JJZA is included in
the packet. James reported that if both the County Commission and City
Council approve first reading of the proposed ordinance a joint meeting
of the County Commission and City Council has been scheduled for June
17, 2019 for second reading. Discussion followed on if the names in the
ordinance could be replaced with the legal description.
151-19
President Collier-Wise read the title to the above mentioned Ordinance
and Alderman Ward moved adoption of the following Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of this meeting shall show that the
title to proposed Ordinance No. 1401 entitled An Ordinance Amending
Appendix A, 2012 Joint Zoning Regulations for Clay County and the City
of Vermillion, Chapter 2, Section 2.03(A) Zoning Map, by Removing
Certain Real Property from the A-1 Agricultural District and Including
said Certain Real Property in the RR Rural Residential District of the
City of Vermillion, South Dakota has been read and the Ordinance has
been considered for the first time in its present form and content at
this meeting being a regularly called meeting of the Governing Body of
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the City on this 20th day of May, 2019 at the Council Chambers in City
Hall in the manner prescribed by SDCL 9-19-7 as amended.
The motion was seconded by Alderman Holland. After discussion, the
question of adoption of the Resolution was put to a vote of the
Governing Body and 7 members voted in favor of and 0 members voted in
opposition to the motion. President Collier-Wise declared the motion
adopted.
7. Old Business
8. New Business
A. Request to close East Main Street from Plum Street to Walker Street
from 6:55 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. on Thursday, June 6 through Saturday, June
8, 2019 and Sunday, June 9, 2019 from 3:55 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. for the
South Dakota Shakespeare Festival.
James Purdy, Assistant City Manager, reported that South Dakota
Shakespeare Festival has submitted a request to close Main Street from
Plum Street to Walker Street Thursday-Saturday, June 6-8, from 6:55
p.m. to 9:45 p.m. and on Sunday, June 9, from 3:55 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
James noted that they are also requesting the removal of parking on the
north side of Main Street from Plum Street to Walker Street on June 4
through June 10, 2019 to prohibit vehicles from parking next to the
production area. James noted that the organization will man the street
closing barricades to allow emergency vehicles access.
152-19
Alderman Sorensen moved approval of the request of South Dakota
Shakespeare Festival to close Main Street from Plum Street to Walker
Street from Thursday-Saturday, June 6-8, from 6:55 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
and Sunday, June 9, 3:55 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. as well as the placement of
event no parking signs on the north side of Main Street between Plum
and Walker Streets from June 4-10, 2019. Alderman Willson seconded the
motion. Motion carried 7 to 0. President Collier-Wise declared the
motion adopted.
B. Library Board appointments
President Collier-Wise reported that there would be two vacancies on
the Library Board at the end of May. President Collier-Wise reported
that from the input of the Council members she recommended the
reappointment of Gabrielle Strouse and the appointment of Eric Young to
three-year terms expiring in May 2022.
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153-19
Alderman Price moved approval of the reappointment of Gabrielle Strouse
and the appointment of Eric Young to the Library Board with terms
expiring May 2022. Alderman Humphrey seconded the motion. Motion
carried 7 to 0. President Collier-Wise declared the motion adopted.
9. Bid Openings - None
10. City Manager's Report
A. John reported that the City Parks & Recreation Department annually
offers an informational session on mosquito control practices and this
year’s event is at the Armory on Wednesday, May 22nd from 11:00 a.m. to
1:00 p.m.
B. John reported that the City received notification from the National
Park Service that Vermillion’s application to be a Certified Local
Government as it pertains to historic preservation was approved.
C. John reported that Prentis Plunge is scheduled to open on Saturday,
May 25th at 1:00 p.m. if the weather permits.
D. John reported on the receipt of the following raffle notifications:
Vermillion Rotary is currently selling up to 1,000 $5 tickets until the
event for their duck race to be held at Prentis Plunge on June 14th
with proceeds benefiting the Community Connection Center.
Heartland Humane Society will be selling tickets at $1 each, 12 for
$10, and 25 for $20 during their Taste and Tour event on Saturday, June
1, 2019. They will be raffling 10 baskets worth a total of $750 in
prizes. Proceeds from the raffle will go to veterinary expenses at
Heartland Humane Society.
PAYROLL ADDITIONS AND CHANGES
Recreation: Gray Peterson $9.25/hr, McKenzie Kerkman $9.25/hr, Bridget
Fenger $30.00/game, Parker Goblirsch $30.00/game, Joseph Pfieffer
$30.00/game, Kelly McCarty $9.25/hr, Tomalyn Peckham $9.50/hr, Thomas
Heisinger $9.25/hr; Pool: Mackenzie Kopren $14.00/hr, Haley Michel
$10.00/hr, Abigail Larson $9.25/hr, Quinci Herll $10.00/hr, McKenzie
Kerkman $10.00/hr, Madison Martinez $10.00/hr, Timothy Tracy $10.00/hr,
Grace Auchstetter $10.00/hr, Josh Bern $9.50, Ernst Coriolan $9.25/hr,
Ross Dahlhoff $10.50/hr, Keegan Donelan $9.25/hr, Bridget Farmer
$9.25/hr, Michael Kopren $11.00/hr, Molly Larson $9.25/hr, Natalie
Nulle $11.00/hr, Lauren Bern $9.50/hr; Parks: Cylie Hanson $17.53/hr;
Communications: Derek Ronning $20.98/hr; Golf Clubhouse: Rylan Craig
$9.50/hr, Austin Felts $9.25/hr; Golf Maintenance: Blake Gilkyson
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$9.50/hr, Nathaniel Janssen $9.25/hr, Madison Regnerus; Street: Gavin
Thomas $9.25/hr; Mosquito Control: Nick Lubbers $9.50/hr, Josh Prescott
$9.50/hr; Water: Shamar Jackson $9.50/hr, Eric McPherson $23.33/hr;
Wastewater: Zach Hammond $18.52/hr
11. Invoices Payable
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Alderman Willson moved approval of the following invoices:
3M Properties LLC refund assessment overpmt 227.08
A-Ox Welding Supply Co chemicals 1,617.00
Advanced Weighing Systems annual support 1,695.00
AT&T Mobility mobile hot spots 267.66
Broadcaster Press advertising 2,928.49
Buhl’s Cleaners mop/mat service 474.24
Bureau Of Administration telephone 197.66
Campbell Supply supplies 405.24
Cask & Cork merchandise 894.60
Centurylink 911 relay service 5.00
Centurylink telephone 1,583.97
City Of Vermillion landfill voucher program 744.00
Clay Co Register Of Deeds filing fees 60.00
Clay Rural Water System water usage 48.90
Clay-Union Electric Corp electricity 1,519.53
Core & Main Lp supplies/meters 3,543.32
Dakota Beverage merchandise 7,509.55
DENR baler loan payment 14,338.54
Dept Of Revenue malt beverage licenses 450.00
Division Of Motor Vehicle title/plates 15.00
Echo Electric Supply supplies 120.44
First Dakota National Bank refund assessment overpmt 129.09
First National Bank general obligation bond 34,877.50
First National Bank city hall bond 27,405.00
Global Dist. merchandise 232.56
Gregg Peters managers fee 6,000.00
John A Conkling Dist. merchandise 4,643.75
Johnson Brothers Of SD merchandise 12,561.53
Jones Food Center supplies 472.12
Loren Fischer Disposal haul cardboard 1,180.00
Mackenzie Kopren refund lifeguard ins. course 250.00
Mart Auto Body towing-auction 1,650.00
MidAmerican gas usage 3,077.23
Midcontinent Communication internet/cable service 746.57
Midwest Alarm Co alarm monitoring 66.00
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Prairie Berry Winery merchandise 681.00
Redi Towing towing-auction 230.00
Republic National Distributing merchandise 9,497.18
Reserve Account postage for meter 900.00
SD DENR landfill operations fee 7,756.83
Southern Glazer's Of SD merchandise 1,889.84
Staples Business Credit supplies 962.87
Stern Oil Co. fuel 15,774.55
Sturdivant’s Auto Parts parts 53.65
Titleist-Acushnet Company merchandise 1,337.00
United Accounts Inc garnishment 1,821.92
United Parcel Service shipping 17.25
Us Postmaster postage for utility bills 1,000.00
Valiant Vineyards merchandise 376.20
Vermillion Ace Hardware supplies 149.70
Vermillion Chamber Of Commerce 4th of July celebration 3,500.00
Vermillion Chamber Of Commerce 1st qtr bid #1 11,485.60
Vermillion Ford 2019 f150 truck 23,738.00
Larry Hudson Bright Energy Rebate 150.00
Alderman Price seconded the motion. Motion carried 7 to 0. President
Collier-Wise declared the motion adopted.
12. Consensus Agenda - None
13. Adjourn
155-19
Alderman Ward moved to adjourn the Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Alderman Sorensen seconded the motion. Motion carried 7 to 0. President
Collier-Wise declared the motion adopted.
Dated at Vermillion, South Dakota this 20th day of May, 2019.
THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY
OF VERMILLION, SOUTH DAKOTA
BY____________________________
Kelsey Collier-Wise, President
ATTEST:
BY___________________________________
Michael D. Carlson, Finance Officer
Published once at the approximate cost of ___________.
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6. Public Hearing; item a
Council Agenda Memo
From: Mike Carlson, Finance Officer
Meeting: June 3, 2019
Subject: Transfer of retail on-sale liquor license from Brian Engleman to BACT
Group, LLC for 914 North Dakota Street
Presenter: Mike Carlson
Background: An application was received for the transfer of the on-sale liquor license
from Brian Engleman to BACT Group, LLC for a business located at 914 North Dakota
Street. The Police Chief’s memo and notice of hearing are included in the packet. The
retail on-sale liquor license is for the licensing period that will expire on December 31,
2019. The public hearing was continued from the May 20, 2019 meeting, as the
background checks had not been received.
Discussion: The City Council has the ability to transfer a license on two criteria: suitable
applicant and suitable location. As to the suitable applicant, the corporate officers of
BACT Group, LLC, are Aric Van Voorst and Brian Tooker who have submitted the
information for the DCI and FBI background checks. The DCI background check was
received by the Police Chief for Aric Van Voorst and the FBI background check was
received by the Police Chief for Brian Tooker. The Police Chief memo states that there is
no information to preclude the transfer of the license to the new owners. With respect to
the location criteria, an on-sale liquor license has been issued to this location in the past.
A recent western South Dakota legal ruling defined that other items can impact the
location criteria. The character of neighborhoods and businesses tend to change over time
and a local governing body has a legitimate interest in managing the alcoholic beverage
licensing in its jurisdiction to assess whether an alcohol sales location continues to be
suitable. The following are the city ordinances on suitable applicant and suitable location.
§ 112.20 SUITABLE APPLICANT.
(A) South Dakota Codified Law § 35-2-1.2 requires the City Council to determine whether
retail alcohol beverage license applicants are suitable before issuing, transferring or renewing said
licenses. This determination is required annually for each license the applicant seeks. In order to
effectuate a thorough determination of suitable applicant eligibility for license issuance, new
applicants must submit to a criminal background check to determine suitability. Each new applicant
shall make arrangements with a law enforcement agency and submit to the fingerprinting process.
The applicant must also provide to law enforcement payment to the South Dakota Division of
6. Public Hearing; item a
Criminal Investigation and FBI in an amount necessary to cover the costs of the criminal record
check. These actions must be taken by an applicant prior to publication of hearing notice required by
South Dakota law. The applicant's completed application will be attached to the certification of the
law enforcement agency when received.
(B) A DISQUALIFYING CRIMINAL RECORD for alcoholic beverage license purposes
means any conviction for any felony, a crime of violence as defined in SDCL § 22-1-2(9), a sex
offense as defined in SDCL § 22-24B-1, or trafficking in controlled drugs or substances which when
and where committed would constitute such in the state of South Dakota. Unpardoned convictions of
any crime of moral turpitude as defined by SDCL § 22-1-2(25) which when and where committed
would constitute such in the state of South Dakota may constitute a disqualifying record as
determined by the City Council on a case-by-case basis. Any criminal conviction not disclosed by an
applicant on his application form may be treated as a disqualifying record. Any criminal conviction
may be considered in making license issuance decision. Suspended imposition of sentence will not
be considered a conviction.
(C) An applicant subject to this policy shall provide to the law enforcement agency
performing the fingerprinting process cash, check, or money order in an amount necessary to cover
the costs of fingerprints for the criminal record check.
(D) An applicant or principal in any business entity that is an applicant having any
indebtedness to the city must satisfy said indebtedness before the City Council will consider any
application for alcoholic beverage license issuance or renewal, except for plan one or two special
assessment obligations that are not in arrears.
§ 112.21 SUITABLE LOCATION.
(A) South Dakota Codified Laws § 35-2-1.2 requires the City Council to determine whether
retail alcohol beverage license applications propose suitable locations before issuing or renewing
said licenses. This determination is required annually for each license the applicant seeks. The
following are nonexclusive criteria established to assist in determining suitable location status:
(1) Identification of a garbage hauler to be utilized by the business and the frequency of the
garbage pickup;
(2) Zoning restrictions, and
(3) Neighborhood characteristics.
(B) In determining suitable location, the City Council will also utilize factors developed
through South Dakota case law. This includes the manner in which the business is operated; the
extent to which minors frequent or are employed in such place of business; the adequacy of police
facilities to properly police the proposed location, and other factors associated with the sale of
alcoholic beverages, such as noise and litter.
§ 112.22 SUITABLE APPLICANT AND SUITABLE LOCATION CONSIDERATION.
(A) South Dakota codified laws and case law support the premise that the decision to issue
an alcoholic beverage license is discretionary. Therefore, the city hereby establishes a two-tiered
process to evaluate on-sale liquor applications. The first tier will assess the suitability of the
applicant or principals and whether the location is suitable according to §§ 112.20 and 112.21 of this
chapter.
(B) Upon finding evidence of the suitability of the applicant and location, the City Council
will consider second tier criteria. This process can include examining the best location for economic
and tourism development, the best ancillary uses (restaurant, etc.) developed with the sale of liquor,
the best location in accordance with the city long-range plan, the size of the facility, parking
6. Public Hearing; item a
facilities, closeness to existing supplementing businesses, residences, and activities deemed
important by the City Council.
The notice of hearing and Police Chief’s report are included in the packet.
Financial Consideration: The transfer fee is $150 for the retail on-sale liquor license that
is retained by the City.
Conclusion/Recommendations: Administration would recommend the transfer of the
retail on-sale liquor license unless input from the public hearing provides additional
information. The City Council is asked to make a decision on the approval or denial of
the transfer of retail on-sale liquor license to BACT Group, LLC from Brian Engleman
for 914 North Dakota Street.
6. Public Hearings; item b
Council Agenda Memo
From: Jose Dominguez, City Engineer
Meeting: June 3, 2019
Subject: Vacation of 4.3-feet of Roosevelt Street Right-of-Way lying directly north
of the west 90-feet of Lot 2, Block 1, Madison Park Addition, City of
Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota
Presenter: Jose Dominguez
Background: A petition signed by all of the abutting property owners to vacate unused
street right-of-way adjacent to and north of Lot 2, Block 1, Madison Park Addition has
been submitted by G.A. Haan Development, LLC. The landowner owns all of the land
directly adjacent to the proposed vacation.
The portion of right-of-way to be vacated would not hinder the use of Roosevelt Street
and would allow the landowner to develop the land. Currently, this is the eastern limit of
Roosevelt Street.
This portion of Roosevelt Street was dedicated to the public by the landowner through a
plat in 2013. The street has never been opened as a street, or maintained by the City for
the public use. The vacated right-of-way would be included in the already dedicated 8-
foot utility easement that lies in the perimeter of Lot 2, Block 1.
Discussion: During the process to complete the plat for Lot 2, Block 1 the surveyor
missed the previously approved right-of-way dedication that dedicated the south 66-feet
of the Roosevelt Street right-of-way east of Norbeck Street. Not taking this document
into account during the platting process does not negate the fact that the City still has the
right-of-way, rather it makes that portion of the plat inaccurate. This inaccuracy makes
Lot 2 slightly smaller and not large enough for the type of construction desired.
In order to rectify this, the landowner requested that the City vacate the south 4.3-feet of
the west 90-feet of the Roosevelt Street right-of-way. This area to be vacated would then
be incorporated into Lot 2 as part of the 8-foot utility easement. Although the vacated
area cannot be constructed on, the owner sees the benefit of including this area as part of
their setback.
Utilities will not be affected due to this vacation.
6. Public Hearings; item b
Financial Consideration: The City will record the vacation at a cost of $30.00.
Conclusion/Recommendations: Administration recommends the vacation of a portion of
the Roosevelt Street right-of-way running north of Lot 2, Block 1, Madison Park
Addition.
EXHIBIT A
THE SOUTH 4.3-FEET OF THE WEST 90-FEET OF THE ROOSEVELT STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY
LOCATED BETWEEN LOT 2, BLK 1, WASHINGTON SQUARE ADDITION AND THE EAST 16-RODS OF
THE NW1/4 OF THE SE1/4 AND THE WEST 58-RODS OF THE NW1/4 OF THE SE1/4, EXCEPT THE
NORTH 219' THEREOF, EXCEPT WASHINGTON SQUARE ADDITION AND EXCEPT LOT 13, BLK 1,
MEISENHOLDER EAST ADDITION, AND EXCEPT MADISON PARK ADDITION, SECTION 18, T92N,
R51W OF THE 5TH P.M., IN THE CITY OF VERMILLION, CLAY COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA
NORBECK STREET
GRID BEARING WASHINGTON THE E 16 RODS OF THE NW 1/4 OF THE SE 1/4 AND THE
(66' ROW)
SCALE: 1" = 60' SQUARE WEST 58 RODS OF THE NE 1/4 OF THE SE 1/4, EXCEPT
ADDITION THE NORTH 219' THEREOF, EXCEPT WASHINGTON
BLOCK 1 SQUARE ADDITION AND EXCEPT LOT 13, BLOCK 1,
MEISENHOLDER EAST ADDITION, SECTION 18, T92N,
LEGEND R51W OF THE 5TH P.M., IN THE CITY OF VERMILLION,
MONUMENT FOUND CLAY COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA.
EXIST. ROOSEVELT
ST. R.O.W.
N02°20'17"W
ROOSEVELT STREET ROOSEVELT STREET EXTENSION (66' ROW)
(66' ROW)
61.70'
N88°20'12"E
N02°20'17"W 90.00'
4.30'
90.00' S02°20'17"E
S88°20'12"W 4.30'
VACATED ROW
387± S.F.
MADISON PARK ADDITION
DAKOTA ADDITION BLOCK 1
BLOCK 1 LOT 2
0 1/2" 1"
SCALE REDUCTION BAR
PROJECT / SHEET TITLE : DRAWN BY: JLU
DESIGNED BY: N/A
CHECKED BY: NWN
ROW EXHIBIT JOB NO : 22787-00
DATE : JANUARY 2019
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RESOLUTION VACATING A PORTION OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY LYING NORTH OF LOT
2, BLOCK 1, MADISON PARK ADDITION, CITY OF VERMILLION, CLAY COUNTY,
SOUTH DAKOTA
WHEREAS, the City of Vermillion has received a petition for the vacation of a portion of Roosevelt Street
lying north of Lot 2, Block 1, Madison Park Addition, City of Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota; and,
WHEREAS, notice has been published for two successive weeks in the Plain Talk; and,
WHEREAS, utilities will not be affected by the proposed vacation; and,
WHEREAS, the area to be vacated is also included in the 8-foot utility easement dedicated with the plat of
Lot 2, Block 1, Madison Park Addition approved by the City Council on July 16, 2018; and,
WHEREAS, State Statute 9-45-10 authorizes the City Council to vacate streets, alleys or public grounds.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Governing Body of the City of Vermillion that the
south 4.3-feet of the west 90-feet of the Roosevelt Street right-of-way located between Lot 2, Block 1,
Washington Square Addition and the East 16-rods of the NW ¼ of the SE ¼ and the west 58-rods of the
NW ¼ of the SE 1/4, except the north 219-feet thereof, except Washington Square Addition and except Lot
13, Block 1, Meisenholder East Addition, and except Madison Park Addition, Section 18, T92N, R51W of
the 5th P.M., in the City of Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota as shown on the attached exhibit is
hereby vacated.
Dated at Vermillion, South Dakota this 3rd day of June 2019.
THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY
OF VERMILLION, SOUTH DAKOTA
By_____________________________
John E. (Jack) Powell, Mayor
ATTEST:
By_______________________________
Michael D. Carlson, Finance Officer
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8. New Business; item a
Council Agenda Memo
From: John Prescott, City Manager
Meeting: June 3, 2019
Subject: Resolution supporting funding for downtown infrastructure project
Presenter: John Prescott
Background: In 2016, the City hired Confluence to prepare a conceptual plan for a
downtown infrastructure project or streetscape project. Some of the features of the plan
include bumpouts at pedestrian intersections, new sidewalks, trees, landscaping, seat
walls, new street lighting and other improvements to create an updated sense of place that
better meets the needs of what the public expects in downtown areas. A couple of public
meetings were held in 2016 but the plan did not gather much support largely due to a lack
of funding for what at that time was an estimated $2.7 million project.
Discussion: A renewed interest in bringing the project forward was expressed in the
latter half of 2017. The City Council allocated $1 million of 2nd Penny funding for the
project as part of the 2018 budget. As the funds were not expended in 2018, the City
Council carried the $1 million allocation forward to the 2019 budget. The boundaries of
Business Improvement District #2 were formed in 2018 to study ways to fund a potential
project and to develop an updated proposal for the City Council and community to
consider. The BID#2 Board refined the project by reducing the amount of work on Elm,
Center, Prospect, the west end of Main Street, Court, and Church Streets.
The Board also worked to develop a proposal for the property owner share of the cost of
the project. Many federal grants have a 20% local match. The Board worked to develop a
proposal for having property owners provide approximately 20% of the project cost via a
special assessment paid over a ten-year period.
The presentation on May 20th was to present an update to the City Council and to gather
City Council feedback on providing more than $1,330,000 in City funding for an
estimated $2.4 million project. It was suggested that a Resolution expressing the City
Council’s intent to contribute additional funding above the $1,330,000 be presented for
consideration. It was suggested that an expression of the City Council’s intent to be the
major funding partner in the project would be beneficial for upcoming public meetings.
Some key dates related to the project are noted at the end of the memo.
8. New Business; item a
Financial Consideration: The City Council has budgeted $1,000,000 of 2nd Penny
funding for the project. The downtown street lights need to be replaced and converted to
LED lights as has been competed throughout the rest of the community. The street light
replacement is estimated to cost approximately $250,000. This funding would come from
the Light and Power fund. There is approximately $80,000 of storm sewer work that also
needs to be completed. This funding would come from the Storm Sewer fund. Additional
City funding above the $1,330,000 that has been noted would likely come from the 2nd
Penny fund.
Conclusion/Recommendations: Administration felt the consensus of the City Council at
the May 20th Noon meeting was to provide additional funding for the Streetscape project.
The attached resolution should help the City Council publicly state that intent. Once
project costs are more defined it will be easier for the City Council to provide a defined
dollar amount.
Dates of interest related to the project
Thursday, June 20 – Public meeting in City Council chambers on project
Monday, July 1 - BID #2 report to the City Council
Monday, July 15 – City Council consider Resolution of Intent *
Tuesday, September 3 – 1st reading of Ordinance creating BID#2 *
Monday, September 16 – 2nd reading of Ordinance creating BID#2 *
*Tentative dates
RESOLUTION
PLEDGING SUPPORT FOR THE DOWNTOWN STREETCAPE PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Vermillion City Council allocated $1 million of Second Penny funds in the
2019 budget for a downtown infrastructure improvement project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council appointed a board for Business Improvement District #2 to study
and develop an improvement project for downtown Vermillion; and
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the progress of the study work completed by Business
Improvement District Board #2 at the May 20, 2019 Noon City Council meeting; and
WHEREAS, at the May 20, 2019 Noon meeting, the City Council indicated its support for the
downtown improvement project and for the City to budget approximately $250,000 from the
Light and Power fund for improvements such as new street lighting and electrical improvements,
and $80,000 from the Storm Sewer fund for miscellaneous storm sewer improvements that
would take place with a downtown infrastructure project in place of assessing these costs as part
of the project; and
WHEREAS, Business Improvement District Board #2 has adjusted the project to reduce the
potential overall cost of the project and have been reviewing ways for the property owners to
share around 20% of the cost of improvements through a ten-year assessment to all properties
within the boundaries of Business Improvement District #2; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the benefits to the community of completing the
downtown improvement project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Governing Body of the City of Vermillion
supports the work of Business Improvement District #2 Board in their efforts to complete a
downtown infrastructure project and will budget more than the previously mentioned $1,330,000
already allocated to the project.
Dated at Vermillion, South Dakota this 3rd day of June 2019.
THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY
OF VERMILLION, SOUTH DAKOTA
By: _________________________________
John E. (Jack) Powell, Mayor
ATTEST:
By: ___________________________________
Michael D. Carlson, Finance Officer
8. New Business; item a
Council Agenda Memo
From: James Purdy, Assistant City Manager
Meeting: June 3, 2019
Subject: Report of Utilities Committee meeting on Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Presenter: James Purdy, Assistant City Manager
Background: On September 17, 2018, the City Council heard a presentation from
concerned citizens on a possible resolution to help the City set goals to achieve both
climate preparedness and carbon reduction. Since that time, City staff has been
researching ways for the City to move towards more sustainable and environmentally
conscious practices. One project staff has been exploring is a public electrical vehicle
charging station. Over the past several months, City staff has been in contact with several
vendors of electric vehicle infrastructure, and has been exploring pricing options and
grant opportunities.
On May 8-9, 2019, members of the Utilities Committee and City staff attended the
Missouri River Energy Services annual meeting, where the benefits of electrification for
communities with public power were discussed. During that meeting, City staff discussed
its research with members of the Committee in attendance, and felt it was a prudent time
for City staff to present its research to the Utilities Committee.
The City of Vermillion Utilities Committee met on May 21, 2019, for a presentation on
electric vehicle charging stations. At that meeting City Staff presented its research
findings, and the Utilities Committee elected to bring that research and a proposal
forward to the City Council for consideration.
The minutes of the Utilities Committee are attached.
Discussion: City staff is recommending the City enter into a three-year lease agreement
for a dual charging station with ChargePoint at a cost of $2,750 per year with the intent of
the City acquiring at least one electric vehicle for the City fleet when they become
available from local vendors. At the Utilities Committee meeting, the Committee
discussed whether leasing or buying a charging station was a better option at this time,
and for how long of a term. Leasing appeared to be the best option at this time.
Financial Consideration: The cost of the charging station, plus City staff labor for
8. New Business; item a
readying the site would be the only costs. These costs would be paid out of Vermillion
Light and Power’s 2019 budget.
Conclusion/Recommendations: The recommendation of the Utilities Committee to the
City Council is to enter into a three year lease agreement for a dual charging station with
ChargePoint at a cost of $2,750 per year.
City of Vermillion
Utility Committee
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
5:15 p.m. City Hall second floor conference room
Present: Steve Ward, Brian Humphries, Jack Powell, Howard Willson
Also Present: Doug Dysktra, Molly Brown, John Prescott, James Purdy
Molly Brown, Vice President of Energy Production with GENPRO Energy Solutions presented information
on solar options that their company had reviewed for the city. Molly reported the load at Waste Water
Treatment Plant is good but demand peaks weren’t immediately available. Molly noted that this would
be a behind the meter project for the Waste Water Treatment Plant. Molly reviewed the cost of project
equipment, operations and maintenance, insurance, equipment replacement and other costs to
determine a total cost of the project. Molly noted there is also the challenge of limited space available for
a behind the meter solar project at the Waste Water Treatment Plant. The consensus of the Committee,
GenPro, and staff was to not pursue this project.
Molly also presented information on a community solar or 3rd party project. Molly noted that per the
City’s MRES agreement, the City can generate 5% of our electricity. Molly reviewed the option of placing
this project at the landfill but ultimately the focus of locating this project was shifted to airport land. Molly
noted that while there are some unknowns, the total cost of the project with the cost of equipment,
operations and maintenance, insurance, equipment replacement, etc. were reviewed to help formulate a
total cost of the project. Molly stated she would work with City staff to learn more about the rate
structure, avoided cost information, and electrical distribution system.
James Purdy presented information on the possibility of an electric vehicle charging station in the city.
James reviewed the costs, demand in the area, possible grant opportunities, changes in the automotive
industry favoring electric vehicles, etc.
Jack Powell left the meeting at 6:25.
The Utilities Committee discussed pros and cons of leasing vs. purchasing an electric vehicle charging
station and possible locations. The consensus of the committee was to bring a recommendation to the
June 3, 2019 City Council meeting that the City Council pursue placing an electrical vehicle charging in
Vermillion.
Howard Willson moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:38 p.m. Brian Humphrey seconded the motion.
Motion carried 3 to 0. Chairman Ward declared the meeting adjourned.
CITY OF VERMILLION
INVOICES PAYABLE-JUNE 3, 2019
1 A-1 PORTABLE TOILETS PORTABLE TOILET RENTAL 810.00
2 ADIDAS AMERICA, INC MERCHANDISE 117.50
3 AMANDA ARNDT MEALS REIMBURSEMENT 30.00
4 APPEARA SHOP TOWELS 45.00
5 ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES UNIFORM CLEANING 450.46
6 ARGUS LEADER MEDIA #1085 SUBSCRIPTION 28.00
7 ATCO INTERNATIONAL CHEMICALS 355.00
8 AUSTIN ANDERSON MEALS REIMBURSEMENT 35.00
9 AVERA OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE TESTING 62.55
10 BANNER ASSOCIATES, INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2,435.10
11 BATTERIES PLUS BATTERIES 14.40
12 BELSON OUTDOORS PICNIC TABLES LIBRARY 4,665.01
13 BEN'S HANDYMAN SERVICES REPAIRS 52.48
14 BIERSCHBACH EQPT & SUPPLY SUPPLIES 556.32
15 BIG STATE INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY SUPPLIES 857.56
16 BLACKSTONE PUBLISHING BOOKS 150.00
17 BLUETARP FINANCIAL, INC PARTS 526.47
18 BORDER STATES ELEC SUPPLY SUPPLIES 358.20
19 BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC SUPPLIES 1,370.17
20 BRANDON STEENECK MEALS REIMBURSEMENT 35.00
21 BRUNICK'S SERVICE INC PROPANE 36.00
22 BSN SPORTS INC SUPPLIES 49.99
23 BURNS & MCDONNELL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 5,287.23
24 BUTLER MACHINERY CO. WHEEL LOADER/REPAIRS 133,501.72
25 CALLAWAY GOLF MERCHANDISE 50.16
26 CAMPBELL SUPPLY SUPPLIES 2,075.40
27 CASK & CORK MERCHANDISE 435.00
28 CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT BOOKS 302.87
29 CENTURY BUSINESS PRODUCTS COPIER CONTRACT/COPIES 179.63
30 CENTURYLINK TELEPHONE 707.50
31 CHESTERMAN CO MERCHANDISE 1,013.51
32 CITY OF VERMILLION UTILITY BILLS 34,871.15
33 COFFEE KING, INC SUPPLIES 62.75
34 COLONIAL LIFE ACC INS. INSURANCE 2,820.05
35 COMPLIANCESIGNS FDC SIGNS 240.50
36 CONTINENTAL RESEARCH CORP SUPPLIES 247.08
37 CONVERGINT TECHNOLOGIES LLC REPAIRS 747.26
38 CORE & MAIN LP STORM DRAINAGE FRAMES/PARTS 6,160.34
39 CORTRUST BANK TIF #6 PAYMENTS 14,744.51
40 COYOTE CHEMICAL COMPANY SUPPLIES 335.30
41 CROUCH RECREATION BENCH-FISHING PIER 545.00
42 D-P TOOLS SUPPLIES 109.53
43 DAKOTA BEVERAGE MERCHANDISE 6,531.89
44 DAKOTA FLUID POWER INC SUPPLIES 809.94
45 DAKOTA HOSPITAL FOUNDATION TIF #6 PAYMENT 14,744.51
46 DAKOTA PC WAREHOUSE SUPPLIES 95.96
47 DAKOTA SUPPLY GROUP PARTS 799.61
48 DANKO EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT PARTS 1,310.02
49 DELTA DENTAL PLAN INSURANCE 6,160.38
50 DEMCO SUPPLIES 205.67
51 DENNIS MARTENS MAINTENANCE 833.34
52 DGR ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,131.00
53 DIAMOND VOGEL PAINTS TRAFFIC PAINT 1,469.50
54 EARTHGRAINS BAKING CO'S INC SUPPLIES 226.20
55 EBSCO SUBSCRIPTIONS 2,650.72
56 ECHO ELECTRIC SUPPLY SUPPLIES 1,769.21
57 EMBROIDERY & SCREEN WORKS UNIFORM 4,642.75
58 EMERGENCY SERVICES MARKETING SUBSCRIPTION 735.00
59 ENERGY LABORATORIES CHEMICALS 1,406.50
60 ENVISIONWARE, INC MAINTENANCE 671.90
61 FARMER BROTHERS CO. SUPPLIES 74.44
62 FARNER BOCKEN COMPANY SUPPLIES 4,563.84
63 FASTENAL COMPANY SUPPLIES 74.26
64 FIRST BANK & TRUST TIF #6 PAYMENT 14,744.51
65 FIRST DAKOTA NATIONAL BANK TIF #6 PAYMENT 14,744.51
66 FISCHER DISPOSAL WASTE HAULING 703.00
67 FOREMAN MEDIA COUNCIL MTG 150.00
68 FRED BALLEWEG MEALS REIMBURSEMENT 49.00
69 FRED HAAR CO, INC PARTS 95.10
70 GARY'S TREE SERVICE, INC STUMP GRINDING 3,388.00
71 GLOBAL DIST. MERCHANDISE 227.00
72 GRAHAM TIRE CO. TIRES 837.54
73 GRAINGER PARTS 150.55
74 GRAYMONT CAPITAL INC CHEMICALS 4,054.93
75 GREGG PETERS FREIGHT 804.00
76 GREGG PETERS RENT 937.50
77 GREGGS AUTO BODY REPAIRS 376.00
78 GREY HOUSE PUBLISHING BOOKS 338.50
79 HACH CO PART 257.89
80 HARTINGTON TREE LLC TREES 1,701.00
81 HAUFF MID-AMERICA SPORTS SUPPLIES 797.40
82 HAUGER LAWN SERVICE MOWING 66.00
83 HAWKINS INC CHEMICALS 4,329.55
84 HEIMAN FIRE EQUIPMENT FIREFIGHTER EQUIPMENT 62,483.75
85 HELMS & ASSOCIATES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 5,137.43
86 HERREN-SCHEMPP BUILDING SUPPLIES 30.32
87 HIGH POINT NETWORKS SUPPORT RENEWAL 240.00
88 HY VEE FOOD STORE SUPPLIES 218.52
89 IMS ALLIANCE NAME TAGS 117.50
90 INFO USA MARKETING INC PUBLICATION 415.00
91 INGRAM BOOKS 3,318.51
92 INLAND TRUCK PARTS CO. PARTS 1,886.25
93 INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY & SECURITY SUPPORT/REPAIRS 1,416.30
94 INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC MGMT TESTING MATERIALS 284.50
95 JACKS UNIFORM & EQPT UNIFORM SHIRTS 192.75
96 JAMIE HALL MEALS REIMBURSEMENT 30.00
97 JAYMAR PRINTER PAPER 943.50
98 JESSICA NEWMAN BOOTS REIMBURSEMENT 104.49
99 JIM BALLEWEG MEALS REIMBURSEMENT 64.00
100 JIM GOBLIRSCH REIMBURSEMENT 17.09
101 JOHN A CONKLING DIST. MERCHANDISE 4,148.60
102 JOHNSON BROTHERS OF SD MERCHANDISE 29,983.57
103 JOHNSON CONTROLS SERVICE AGREEMENT 1,707.74
104 JOHNSON FEED, INC AGRI-LIME 1,995.72
105 JON COLE FUEL REIMBURSEMENT 25.00
106 JONES FOOD CENTER SUPPLIES 450.53
107 JULIE STEWART REFUND SWIM LESSONS FEES 17.00
108 JWP CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN FISHING PIER REPAIRS 749.56
109 JWR, INC REPAIRS BALER 5,614.57
110 KARSTEN MFG CORP MERCHANDISE 1,537.61
111 KNIFE RIVER MIDWEST, LLC ASPHALT 2,932.80
112 KYLE HOISINGTON MEALS REIMBURSEMENT 49.00
113 LAWSON PRODUCTS INC SUPPLIES 176.83
114 LEISURE LAWN CARE FERTILIZER/WEED CONTROL 218.15
115 LESSMAN ELEC. SUPPLY CO SUPPLIES 1,760.00
116 LOCATORS AND SUPPLIES, INC SUPPLIES 1,255.43
117 LYLE SIGNS SUPPLIES 426.92
118 M & M CONSTRUCTION LLC PRENTIS PARK SIDEWALK 13,167.00
119 MART AUTO BODY TOWING 1,050.00
120 MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC MEDICAL OXYGEN/CYLINDER RENTAL 687.50
121 MATTHEW BETZEN MEALS REIMBURSEMENT 79.00
122 MAXIMUM PROMOTIONS CITY FLAGS 720.00
123 MCCULLOCH LAW OFFICE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2,002.20
124 MCLEOD'S PRINTING MINUTES BOOK/TRAFFIC TICKETS 2,304.45
125 MD ENTERPRISES LLC WORK SHIRTS 907.50
126 MEAD LUMBER SUPPLIES 143.72
127 MEDICAL WASTE TRANSPORT, INC HAUL MEDICAL WASTE 217.51
128 MENARDS SUPPLIES 1,158.53
129 MICRO MARKETING LLC BOOKS 8.02
130 MIDWEST READY MIX & EQUIPMENT SKID STEER RENTAL/REBAR/RED ROCK 1,588.00
131 MIDWEST TURF & IRRIGATION MOWER/WORKMAN/PARTS 75,379.26
132 MIRACLE RECREATION EQPT CO PARTS 206.11
133 MISSOURI RIVER ENERGY SERVICE REGISTRATION 450.00
134 MISSOURI VALLEY MAINTENANCE REPAIRS 1,756.50
135 MOBOTREX MOBILITY & TRAFFIC SUPPLIES 177.00
136 MOORE WELDING & MFG REPAIRS 596.75
137 MOTION PICTURE LICENSING CO LICENSING FEE 185.10
138 MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO SUPPLIES 125.06
139 NCL OF WISCONSIN, INC SUPPLIES 202.26
140 NEBRASKA JOURNAL-LEADER ADVERTISING 137.40
141 NETSYS+ PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/DOMAIN RENEWAL 3,026.50
142 NURSERY WHOLESALERS INC TREES 2,976.53
143 O'REILLY AUTO PARTS PARTS 116.11
144 OFFICE SYSTEMS CO COPIER CONTRACT/COPIES 925.65
145 PAUL'S PLUMBING PARTS 24.30
146 PCC, INC COMMISSION 3,490.74
147 PEDERSEN MACHINE INC REPAIRS 279.12
148 PENWORTHY COMPANY BOOKS 100.62
149 PEPSI COLA OF SIOUXLAND MERCHANDISE 1,838.20
150 PHYSIO-CONTROL CORP REPAIRS 642.28
151 PKG CONTRACTING, INC WWTF DIGESTER IMPROVEMENTS 118,361.81
152 POTOMAC AVIATION TECHNOLOGY PARTS 51.51
153 PRESTO-X-COMPANY INSPECTION/TREATMENT 112.00
154 PRINT SOURCE ADVERTISING/PRINTING 1,657.10
155 PROCHEM DYNAMICS SUPPLIES 503.47
156 PROEFROCK ELECTRIC INC INSTALL CONTROLLER 50.00
157 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE SERVICE MOWING 253.75
158 QUILL SUPPLIES 1,412.20
159 RACOM CORPORATION MAINTENANCE 465.96
160 REAMS SPRINKLER SUPPLY PARTS 1,323.56
161 RECORDED BOOKS, INC BOOKS 676.20
162 RECREONICS SUPPLIES 39.07
163 REFLECTIVE APPAREL FACTORY WORK SHIRTS 213.72
164 REPUBLIC NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING MERCHANDISE 18,566.79
165 RESCO STREET LIGHT POLES 8,420.00
166 ROB PICKENS SAFETY BOOTS REIMBURSEMENT 100.00
167 ROCKMOUNT RESEARCH & ALLOY SUPPLIES 503.07
168 SANFORD CLINIC VERMILLION SUPPLIES 284.44
169 SANFORD HEALTH PLAN PARTICIPATION FEE 60.00
170 SANITATION PRODUCTS INC SUPPLIES 624.35
171 SCHAEFFER MFG. CO SUPPLIES 672.00
172 SCHUMACHER OIL SUPPLIES 482.40
173 SCOTT IVERSON SAFETY BOOTS REIMBURSEMENT 100.00
174 SD DEPT OF HEALTH TESTING 140.00
175 SD ELECTRICAL COMMISSION WIRING PERMIT 50.00
176 SD RETIREMENT SYSTEM CONTRIBUTIONS 84,873.69
177 SECURITY SHREDDING SERVICE SHREDDING 35.00
178 SERVICE MASTER OF SE SOUTH DAKOTA CUSTODIAL 3,299.69
179 SIOUX FALLS CRANE & HOIST INSPECTION 734.00
180 SOUTH DAKOTA OPEN BRONZE SPONSORSHIP 500.00
181 SOUTHERN GLAZER'S OF SD MERCHANDISE 1,380.15
182 STAN HOUSTON EQPT CO PARTS 102.50
183 STEVE'S HEATING & A/C INC FURNACE/AIR CONDITIONER 6,202.59
184 STUART C. IRBY CO. SUPPLIES 1,475.00
185 STURDEVANTS AUTO PARTS PARTS 858.96
186 SUN MOUNTAIN MERCHANDISE 107.79
187 SWANK MOVIE LICENSING USA LICENSE RENEWAL 418.00
188 SYNCB/AMAZON BOOKS/DVDS/SUPPLIES 1,019.13
189 TEAM GOLF MERCHANDISE 826.00
190 THE EQUALIZER ADVERTISING 3,126.50
191 THE GRAPHIC EDGE WORK T-SHIRTS 2,185.63
192 THE UPS STORE #6751 SHIPPING 12.62
193 TITLEIST-ACUSHNET COMPANY MERCHANDISE 1,935.34
194 TRACTOR SUPPLY CREDIT PLAN SUPPLIES 667.28
195 TRIVIEW COMMUNICATIONS REPAIRS 399.00
196 TURNER PLUMBING REPAIRS 379.25
197 TWO WAY SOLUTIONS BATTERY 79.98
198 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES MAINTENANCE 1,250.00
199 UNITED WAY CONTRIBUTIONS 1,032.00
200 UNUM LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY INSURANCE 1,437.46
201 USA BLUEBOOK SUPPLIES 803.63
202 USD FOUNDATION OFFICE TIF #6 PAYMENT 14,744.51
203 USD SPEECH & HEARING CLINIC TESTING 150.00
204 UTILITY EQUIPMENT CO. PARTS 504.88
205 VAN DIEST SUPPLY CO SUPPLIES 650.00
206 VAST BROADBAND 911 CIRCUIT/DIALUP SERVICES 1,415.45
207 VERIZON WIRELESS CELL PHONES/IPAD ACCESS 2,160.27
208 VERMILLION ACE HARDWARE SUPPLIES/PARTS 4,493.77
209 VERMILLION CHAMBER OF COMM TIF #5 COLLECTIONS 36,444.79
210 VISA/FIRST BANK & TRUST FUEL/LODGING/SUPPLIES 9,010.13
211 WAL-MART COMMUNITY SUPPLIES 1,413.87
212 WALKER CONSTRUCTION COTTON PARK BATHROOMS 13,856.71
213 WALT'S HOMESTYLE FOODS, INC SUPPLIES 187.40
214 WILLIAMS & CO. 2018 AUDIT 23,000.00
215 WSP US PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 9,934.82
216 YANKTON FIRE & SAFETY EXTINGUISHER SERVICE 80.00
217 YANKTON MEDICAL CLINIC TESTING 24.00
218 ZEE MEDICAL SERVICE SUPPLIES 127.30
219 ZEROFRICTION LLC MERCHANDISE 582.66
220 ZIEGLER INC REPAIRS 1,246.91
221 ZIMCO SUPPLY CO CHEMICALS 29,063.20
222 JASON REISDORFER BRIGHT ENERGY REBATE 150.00
GRAND TOTAL $983,258.44
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