City Council Agendas, Packets and Minutes
Regular MeetingVermillion, SD · May 5, 2025
Minutes
Unapproved Minutes
Council Special Session
May 5, 2025
Monday 12:00 noon
The special session of the City Council, City of Vermillion, South Dakota
was held on Monday, May 5, 2025 at 12:00 noon at the John “Jack” Powell
Conference Room.
1. Roll Call
Present: Thaler, Leber, Price, Holland, Jennewein, Hellwege, Cheeseman,
Murra, Mayor Cole
2. Adoption of Agenda
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Council Member Leber moved approval of the agenda. Council Member
Jennewein seconded the motion. Motion carried 9 to 0. Mayor Cole declared
the motion adopted.
3. Visitors to be Heard
Rich Holland, a member of the Shakespeare Festival, stated that the last
ten years the Shakespeare Festival received funding from the state which
has been paused. Rich stated that due to this they are currently still
$6,000 short. Rich asked for additional one-time funding to allow this
to continue.
Discussion followed on what information would need to be brought forward
for economic impact.
Council Member Hellwege stated that this is a hard situation because
federal funding cuts to the arts are happening across the board. Hellwege
noted that we can find a solution, but it can’t be a continual thing.
Hellwege stated that some things will have to fail for people to see how
the federal government cuts effect things. The item will be on the May
19th agenda.
4. Department Spotlight - Engineering Department – City Engineer Jose
Dominguez
Jose Dominguez, City Engineer, report on his department. Jose went over
his employees and what duties each of them do. Jose explained current
projects that his department has going on and future projects.
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5. Presentation of Draft Capital Improvement Plan for Enterprise and
Utility Funds – John Prescott
John Prescott, City Manager, went over the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement
Plan for the utility and enterprise funds. John reviewed the larger
projects that are scheduled to happen along with minor projects. John
noted that some items and amounts in future years would need to be refined
as the project moves closer. John answered questions from the City
Council on the Capital Improvement Plan. John stated that the Capital
Improvement Plan will be finalized and brought to the City Council for
approval at a future meeting.
Council Member Price excused herself at 12:58 p.m.
6. Briefing on the May 5, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting
Council reviewed items on the agenda with city staff. No action was
taken.
7. Adjourn
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Council Member Murra moved to adjourn the Council special session at 1:04
p.m. Council Member Holland seconded the motion. Motion carried 8 to 0.
Mayor Cole declared the motion adopted.
Dated at Vermillion, South Dakota this 5th day of May, 2025.
THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY
OF VERMILLION, SOUTH DAKOTA
BY____________________________
Jonathan D. Cole, Mayor
ATTEST:
BY___________________________________
Katie E Redden, Finance Officer
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Unapproved Minutes
City Council Regular Session
May 5, 2025
Monday 6:00 p.m.
The regular session of the City Council, City of Vermillion, South Dakota
was called to order on May 5, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Cole.
1. Roll Call
Present: Thaler, Leber, Price, Holland, Jennewein, Hellwege, Cheeseman,
Murra, Mayor Cole
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Minutes
A. Minutes of April 21, 2025 Special Session and April 21, 2025 Regular
Session.
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Council Member Holland moved approval of the April 21, 2025 special
session and April 21, 2025 regular session minutes. Council Member
Cheeseman seconded the motion. Motion carried 9 to 0. Mayor Cole declared
the motion adopted.
4. Adoption of Agenda
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Council Member Price moved approval of the agenda. Council Member Murra
seconded the motion. Motion carried 9 to 0. Mayor Cole declared the
motion adopted.
5. Visitors to be Heard
A. Public Service Week.
Mayor Cole read the following proclamation:
WHEREAS, Americans are served every single day by public employees at
the federal, state, county and city levels. These unsung heroes do the
work that keeps our nation working; and
WHEREAS, many public employees including police officers, firefighters,
emergency medical service workers, and others risk their lives each day
in service to the people of our community, the United States, and around
the world; and
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WHEREAS, Vermillion residents benefit from dedicated city employees
working in the Solid Waste / Recycling, Street, Light and Power, Library,
Water, Wastewater, Parks and Recreation, Police, Emergency
Communications, Fire / EMS, Code, Engineering, and Finance Departments
day-in and day-out to provide the diverse and essential services needed
by the citizens of our great community with efficiency and integrity;
and
WHEREAS, without our Vermillion public employees and public employees at
every level of government in the United States, continuity would be
impossible in a democracy that regularly changes its leaders and elected
officials; and
WHEREAS, public employees strive to build, support, and continuously
improve our public sector; we recognize and celebrate the indispensable
contributions our public employees make while protecting our communities,
taking care of our neighbors, and helping us better our community; and
WHEREAS, the efficiency of government relies on public employees who
provide services in the quality and quantity required and expected by
the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that we, the governing body of the City
of Vermillion, do hereby proclaim the week of May 4-10, 2025 as
PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK
in Vermillion, South Dakota, and call upon the residents of this great
city to recognize the accomplishments and contributions of government
employees at all levels – federal, state, county, and city.
Dated at Vermillion, South Dakota this 5th day of May, 2025.
THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY
OF VERMILLION, SOUTH DAKOTA
BY____________________________
Jonathan D. Cole, Mayor
ATTEST:
BY___________________________________
Katie E Redden, Finance Officer
6. Public Hearings
A. Annual Renewal of Malt Beverage and South Dakota Farm Wine Licenses.
Katie Redden, Finance Officer, reported that the Notice of Hearing and
the Police Chief’s report for the applicants are included in the packet.
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Katie noted that City ordinance requires a management plan upon re-
application if a violation occurred since the last renewal. Katie noted
that management plans were not needed for this renewal due to compliance
being met for these license holders since December 2024. Katie
recommended the renewal of all listed licenses. Discussion followed.
Bailey Dean, 406 Bower Street, El Napol, said that they think it’s
beneficial for them to have this license and customers would like more
options.
Council Member Holland asked what can be done with all of the incidents
that happened in and around Charcoal Lounge. Holland asked Chief Brady
if there is anything happening to deter this from happening.
Police Chief Brady stated that her and her staff will be reaching out to
the owner to discuss the issues happening.
Discussion followed on underage drinking and fake IDs.
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Council Member Holland 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, 2025 to June 30, 2026:
727, Inc. for Freedom Vermillion at 830 East Cherry Street;
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 Street;
Casey's Retail Company, Inc. for Casey's General Store #3525 at 1302
Princeton Street;
Charcoal Lounge, Inc. for Charcoal Lounge at 6 & 8 West Main Street;
CeeCee Hospitality, Inc. for Cee Cee’s Cocktail Lounge at 1 East Main
Street;
City of Vermillion for The Bluff's Golf Course at 2021 East Main Street;
City of Vermillion for Municipal Liquor Store at 820 Cottage Avenue;
Dwight Iverson for Cherry Pit Stop at 23 East Cherry Street;
El Nopal, LLC for El Nopal at 406 Bower Street Suite 2;
Family Dollar Stores of SD LLC for Family Dollar #33181 at 1125 East
Cherry Street;
Fire Works, Inc. for Dakota Brick House at 15 West Main Street;
Hy-Vee Food Stores, Inc. for Hy-Vee at 525 West Cherry Street;
Mamacitas, LLC for Mamacitas at 5 East Cherry Street;
Old Lumber Company, Inc. for Old Lumber Company Bar and Grill at 11 & 15
Court Street;
PR Vermillion, LLC for Pizza Ranch at 912 North Dakota Street;
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Pump N Stuff of Vermillion, Inc. for Pump N Stuff VL room #1 at 203 East
Main Street;
Pump N Stuff of Vermillion, Inc. for Pump N Stuff VL room #2 at 203 East
Main Street;
Pump N Stuff of Vermillion, Inc. for Pump N Stuff VL room #3 at 203 East
Main Street;
R & D Management, LLC for El Fredo Pizza Vermillion at 831 East Cherry
Street;
Sodexo America, LLC for The University of South Dakota at 1101 North
Dakota Street;
Sodexo America, LLC for The University of South Dakota at 414 East Clark
Street in portions of the MUC and ballroom;
Sunset Oil, Inc. for Lucky 7 Casino at 629 Stanford Suite A;
Sunset Oil, Inc. for Sunset Casino at 629 Stanford Suite B;
The AV Lounge, LLC for The AV Lounge at 4 West Main Street;
The W Social House LLC for W Social House at 14 Market;
Thirsty Scholars, Inc. for Carey’s Bar at 18 West Main Street;
Valiant Vineyard, Inc. for Valiant Vineyard at 1500 West Main Street;
Varsity Pub, LLC for The Varsity at 113 East Main Street;
Vermillion Downtown Cultural Assoc., Inc. for Coyote Twin Theater at 10
East Main Street;
VJAT, LLC for Hartford Steak Co. Tavern Vermillion at 7 Court Street;
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. for Wal-Mart Super Center #3734 at 1207 Princeton
Street;
XIX Brewing Company, LLC for XIX Brewing Company at 113 West Main Street;
Council Member Hellwege seconded the motion. Motion carried 9 to 0. Mayor
Cole declared the motion adopted.
7. Old Business
A. Second Reading of Ordinance 1529 to Amend Title XV, Land Usage; Chapter
155, Zoning Regulations; Section 155.026 Rezoning Lot 3, Block 2 Arobba
Addition, City of Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota from the NRC
Natural Resources Conservation District to the R-2 Residential District
(Property Located at 2532 E. Main Street).
Jose Dominguez, City Engineer, reported on the second reading of
Ordinance 1529 to Amend Title XV land usage. Jose stated that Mr. William
Willroth IV, owner of the land, has requested that the City rezone Lot
3, Block 2, Arobba Addition, from the NRC Natural Resource Conservation
District to the R-2 Residential District. Jose noted the lot is roughly
3.00 acres in size and is bounded to the north by a farm field in the
Joint Jurisdictional Zoning Area’s (JJZA) A-1 Agricultural Zoning
District, to the east by a single-family home also zoned in the JJZA’s
A-1 Agricultural District, and to the west is a single-family home zoned
within the City’s R-2 Residential District. East Main Street borders the
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lot along the south. Jose noted this property was annexed into the City
in March 2011.
Jose stated the City provided Mr. Willroth with information to contact
the owners of five properties. These five properties covered 210,480
square feet. For the meeting to occur, Mr. Willroth had to collect
signatures from the owners of at least 94,716 square feet, or 45% of the
aggregate area. Mr. Willroth collected signatures from two property
owners who owned 172,680 square feet.
Jose noted the surrounding area to the one being considered is R-2
Residential and NRC to the west. The areas to the north, east, and south
of the lot are zoned A-1 Agricultural in the Joint Jurisdictional Zoning
Area. Zoning this lot into the R-2 Residential District will fit with
the surrounding area within City limits. Additionally, everything within
City limits on the north side of East Main Street and east of Crawford
Road is already within the R-2 Residential District.
Jose stated this item was considered by the City’s Planning and Zoning
Commission at their April 14th meeting. At that meeting the Commission
voted 7-0 to recommend the City Council adopt the rezone as proposed.
There was one member of the public present at the meeting, this being
the owner’s representative. Jose stated that nothing has changed since
first reading.
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Second reading of title to Ordinance No. 1529, entitled An Ordinance
Amending Title XV, Land Usage; Chapter 155, Zoning Regulations; Section
155.026 Rezoning Lot 3, Block 2 Arobba Addition, City of Vermillion, Clay
County, South Dakota from the NRC Natural Resources Conservation District
to the R-2 Residential District (Property Located at 2532 E. Main Street)
for the City of Vermillion, South Dakota.
Mayor Cole read the title to the above-named ordinance, and Council
Member Holland moved adoption of the following:
BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of this meeting shall show that the title
to the proposed Ordinance No. 1529 entitled An Ordinance Adopting Amend
Title XV, Land Usage; Chapter 155, Zoning Regulations; Section 155.026
Rezoning Lot 3, Block 2 Arobba Addition, City of Vermillion, Clay County,
South Dakota from the NRC Natural Resources Conservation District to the
R-2 Residential District (Property Located at 2532 E. Main Street) of
the City of Vermillion, South Dakota was first read and the Ordinance
considered substantially in its present form and content at a regularly
called meeting of the Governing Body on the 21st day of April, 2025 and
that the title was again read at this meeting, being a regularly called
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meeting of the Governing Body on this 5th day of May, 2025 at the City
Hall Council Chambers in the manner prescribed by SDCL 9-19-7 as amended.
BE IT RESOLVED and ordained that said Ordinance be adopted to read as
follows:
ORDINANCE 1529
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY OF VERMILLION CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE XV,
LAND USAGE; CHAPTER 155 ZONING REGULATIONS; SECTION 155.026 REZONING
LOT 3, BLOCK 2, AROBBA ADDITION; CITY OF VERMILLION, CLAY COUNTY, SOUTH
DAKOTA FROM THE NRC NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT TO THE R-2
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Governing Body of the City of Vermillion, South
Dakota, that the City of Vermillion Code of Ordinances, Title XV, Section
155.026, Adoption of Official Zoning Map, be amended as follows:
Rezoning Lot 3, Block 2, Arobba Addition, City of Vermillion, Clay
County, South Dakota, be hereby excluded from the NRC Natural Resource
Conservation District and included in the R-2 Residential District.
Dated at Vermillion, South Dakota this 5th day of May, 2025.
THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY
OF VERMILLION, SOUTH DAKOTA
BY____________________________
Jonathan D. Cole, Mayor
ATTEST:
BY___________________________________
Katie E Redden, Finance Officer
Adoption of the ordinance was seconded by Council Member Thaler.
Thereafter the question of the adoption of the ordinance was put to a
roll call vote of the Governing Body, and the members voted as follows:
Thaler – Y, Leber - Y, Price - Y, Holland - Y, Jennewein - Y, Hellwege
- Y, Cheeseman - Y, Murra - Y, Mayor Cole – Y.
Motion carried 9 to 0. Mayor Cole declared that the ordinance has been
adopted and directed publication thereof as required by law.
8. New Business
A. Resolution to Adopt a Project Plan for Tax Increment Financing
District #11 (The Boundaries of TIF #11 are Block 3, Madison Park
Addition).
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John Prescott, City Manager, reported that on April 21, 2025, the City
Council, after reviewing a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning
Commission, adopted a Resolution establishing the boundaries for Tax
Increment Financing District #11 (TIF 11). John stated TIF 11 was
established to assist in the cost of developing over 200 affordable
multi-family housing units on the south side of Roosevelt Street on Block
3 of Madison Park Addition.
John stated the next step for the City Council in setting up a TIF
district is the review and consideration of approval of a Project Plan.
The Planning and Zoning Commission considered the Project Plan for TIF
#11 at their meeting on April 28, 2025. The Commission recommended
approval of the TIF Project Plan with a vote of 7-0.
John reported the Project Plan identifies the applicant’s request for a
developer’s TIF. As per the Project Plan and the Director of
Equalization, the base assessed value of the property is $23,953. John
noted a developer's TIF relies on property tax revenue generated above
the base value being granted back to the developer for eligible expenses.
Examples of this may include site preparation, street, curb and gutter,
and drainage, among other things that benefit the public. The developer
anticipates there to be eligible TIF expenses in both phases of this
project. The estimated eligible TIF costs associated with this Project
Plan are approximately $6,000,000. Per the Project Plan, there are
estimated non-eligible TIF costs for the project of approximately
$17,000,000.
John noted the Project Plan outlines the developer’s intent to split this
development into two phases. The first phase includes the east half of
the final structure containing 118 units, with a mix of studio, one-
bedroom, and two-bedroom units. The second phase of the project would
include an additional 118 units and have a similar mix of units. John
stated the Project Plan further outlines this will be an Affordable
Housing Project, as defined by the South Dakota Housing Development
Authority (SDHDA), limiting the rental rates to an equivalency of the
first-time homebuyers' purchase price at the time of Project Plan
creation.
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After reading the same once, Council Member Holland moved adoption of
the following:
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE PROJECT PLAN FOR
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NUMBER ELEVEN
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of City of Vermillion,
South Dakota, received an application to create a Tax Increment
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Financing District and thereafter prepared a Notice of Hearing held
on April 14, 2025, advising interested parties that they were being
given a reasonable opportunity to express their views on the proposed
creation of a Tax Increment Financing District on real property
consisting of the following parcel:
District Legal Description:
BLOCK 3 OF MADISON PARK ADDITION TO THE CITY OF VERMILLION, CLAY
COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA CONTAINING 367,243 S.F. ± OR 8.43 ACRES MORE
OR LESS
All located in the City of Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota
including within and adjacent rights-of-way.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. Authority and Declaration of Necessity. The City Council declares
the necessity for the approval of Tax Increment Financing District
Number Eleven project plan, City of Vermillion, Clay County
(hereinafter sometimes referred to as the “District”), pursuant
to SDCL Chapter 11-9, and finds that the improvement of the area
within the District are likely to enhance significantly the value
of substantially all of the other real property in the District
and is necessary for Affordable Housing within the County and the
City of Vermillion.
2. Findings. The City Council makes the following findings with
regard to the Affordable Housing Tax Increment Financing District
Project Plan Number Eleven:
a. The proposed improvements will diversify the overall economic
base of the City of Vermillion through increased housing
opportunities.
b. More than 50% of the property in the District by area will
stimulate and develop the general economic welfare and
prosperity of the City;
c. Improvements to the District will significantly and
substantially enhance the value of all property within the
District;
d. The aggregate assessed value of the District plus the tax
incremental base of all other existing Districts in the City
does not exceed Ten (10%) percent of the total assessed
valuation in the City;
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e. The South Dakota Department of Revenue has reviewed the TIF
Plan and classified the Tax Increment Financing District Eleven
of City of Vermillion to be Affordable Housing.
3. Boundaries of District. The Boundaries of the district are
determined to be as follows:
BLOCK 3 OF MADISON PARK ADDITION TO THE CITY OF VERMILLION, CLAY
COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA CONTAINING 367,243 S.F. ± OR 8.43 ACRES
MORE OR LESS
All located in the City of Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota
including within and adjacent rights-of-ways.
4. Findings of Annual Appropriation TIF. Tax Increment Financing
District #11 will be designated as an Annual Appropriations TIF
to ensure that it does NOT count against constitutional debt.
5. Creation of Tax Increment Financing Fund. There is hereby created,
pursuant to SDCL 11-9-31, a Tax Increment Financing District
Number Eleven Fund, which shall be a segregated asset account.
All tax increments collected pursuant to Tax Increment Financing
District Number Eleven shall be deposited into the Tax Increment
Financing District Number Eleven Fund. All funds in the Tax
Increment Financing District Number Eleven Fund shall be used
solely for those purposes expressly stated and reasonably inferred
in SDCL Chapter 11-9.
6. Adoption of Tax Increment Financing Plan. The City Council of the
City of Vermillion does hereby adopt the Tax Increment Financing
Project Plan Number Eleven as presented.
Dated at Vermillion, South Dakota this 5th day of May, 2025.
THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY
OF VERMILLION, SOUTH DAKOTA
BY____________________________
Jonathan D. Cole, Mayor
ATTEST:
BY___________________________________
Katie E Redden, Finance Officer
The motion was seconded by Council Member Cheeseman. 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 Cole declared that the
resolution was adopted.
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B. Resolution Supporting the Stencil Group Loan Application for SDHDA
Housing Infrastructure Financing Program Funding.
John Prescott, City Manager, reported on a resolution supporting Stencil
Group’s Loan Application. John stated the TIF Project Plan, which is part
of the previous agenda item, details that there are over $2.4 million of
probable costs related to the site preparation, erosion control, sanitary
sewer, water main, storm sewer, and surfacing related to the project.
John stated the TIF Project Plan also details just over $950,000 of costs
related to the construction of Roosevelt Street and the related sanitary
sewer and water main service needed to complete this section of
infrastructure. The TIF Project Plan also indicates that there are $17
million of non-project costs with respect to eligibility for TIF funding
that are part of the development of the property.
John stated that several years ago, the South Dakota Legislature set
aside $100 million of funding for infrastructure related to housing
development. The loan is limited to 1/3 of eligible project costs. The
loan is at 2% interest, uses a 20-year amortization schedule, and has a
balloon payment at 10 years. The property tax receipts from the TIF
district serve as a source of collateral for the loan.
John noted the loan is not an obligation of the City of Vermillion. All
of the liability for the loan from SDHDA is on the developer. The City’s
role and the reason for the resolution is to acknowledge the loan
application is being made as the water and sanitary sewer facilities will
be connected to the City’s infrastructure. The resolution may be the only
document related to this loan that the City ever sees. Consultant Toby
Morris has successfully closed on one of these loans in the past.
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After reading the same once, Council Member Murra moved adoption of the
following:
Resolution in Support of an Application for Financial
Assistance to the South Dakota Housing and Development Authority by
Stencil Group II, LLC, and / or its Affiliates, Agents, or Assigns, for
the Benefit of Multifamily Development
WHEREAS, the City of Vermillion and Stencil Group II, LLC have determined
it is necessary to proceed with improvements to the City's
infrastructure, thus enabling additional multifamily units to be
constructed in the city limits of Vermillion; and
WHEREAS, the City and Developer have determined financial assistance will
be necessary to undertake the Project and an application for financial
assistance to the South Dakota Housing and Development Authority shall
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be prepared by Stencil Group II, LLC (Developer) for the proposed
development; and
WHEREAS, the City will work with the Developer's engineer to ensure the
preliminary project infrastructure plans meet the City's requirements
for adequate drinking water, water treatment capacity and distribution,
storm sewer, and all other necessary improvements as needed; and
WHEREAS, the City has adequate treatment facilities and water supply to
accommodate the proposed development; and
WHEREAS, the City is committed to the ownership and long-term maintenance
of said infrastructure upon acceptance and the conditions set forth in
the certificate of completion that the said infrastructure and system
shall meet the specifications, materials, and equipment set forth as
shown on the approved plans in said agreement; and
WHEREAS, the 2022 Vermillion Housing Study identified the need for
additional multifamily housing in the moderate to market price range;
and
WHEREAS, the City acknowledges that there is a significant housing
shortage in the City of Vermillion and this proposed development will
help but not resolve the housing shortage.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, by the Governing Body of the City of
Vermillion as follows:
1. The City hereby supports the submission of an Application for
Financial Assistance by Stencil Group II, LLC, to the South
Dakota Housing and Development Authority.
2. City officials of the City of Vermillion are hereby authorized
to deliver such other documents as necessary, to assist with
the Application.
Dated at Vermillion, South Dakota this 5th day of May, 2025.
THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY
OF VERMILLION, SOUTH DAKOTA
BY____________________________
Jonathan D. Cole, Mayor
ATTEST:
BY___________________________________
Katie E Redden, Finance Officer
The motion was seconded by Council Member Leber. Discussion followed and
the question of the adoption of the resolution was presented for a vote
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of the Governing Body. 9 members voted in favor of and 0 members voted
in opposition to the resolution. Mayor Cole declared that the resolution
was adopted.
C. TIF #11 Developer Agreements with Stencil Group, Owner of Block 3,
Madison Park Addition, City of Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota.
Jose Dominguez, City Engineer, reported on a development agreement with
Stencil Group. Jose stated NJS Development, LLC, (Stencil) purchased
several acres between North Crawford Road and North Norbeck Street along
the extension of Roosevelt Street. The land purchased was split into two
large parcels and will be separated by the extension of Roosevelt Street.
Stencil is currently in the process of finalizing the financing and plans
for the construction of infrastructure and an apartment building on the
south side of future Roosevelt Street.
Jose stated that prior to any construction starting on the apartment
building, Stencil must either complete all the infrastructure fronting
the lot or enter into a developer’s agreement with the City guaranteeing
that the infrastructure will be built.
Jose noted the City ordinance requires that the property owner construct
sidewalks, grading, curb and gutter, street surfacing, streetlights,
water and sewer improvements on all streets abutting a property to be
developed. Jose stated the lot in question is on the south side of the
extension of Roosevelt Street and is located between North Norbeck Street
and North Crawford Road. This agreement addresses the improvements for
the extension of Roosevelt Street.
• Complete the construction of Roosevelt Street, water mains and
sanitary sewer mains when the City Council requests completion, or
when a future development that would utilize the street needs the
improvement.
• Will not remonstrate against any assessments required for
construction of any of the above-mentioned improvements.
Jose reported this agreement has been reviewed by the City Attorney. NJS
has accepted the terms of the agreement and has provided a signed copy.
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Council Member Cheeseman moved approval of the TIF #11 Developer
Agreements with Stencil Group, Owner of Block 3, Madison Park Addition,
City of Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota. Council Member Hellwege
seconded the motion. Motion carried 9 to 0. Mayor Cole declared the
motion adopted.
D. TIF #11 Agreement to Complete Public Project by a Private Company.
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Jose Dominguez, City Engineer, reported on a public project completed by
a private company. Jose stated NJS Development, LLC (Stencil) is
finalizing the financing for the construction of an apartment building
on the south side of future Roosevelt Street between North Crawford Road
and North Norbeck Street. As part of this project Stencil asked the City
to allow them to construct the public street and all associated public
utilities that would be needed by the development.
Jose stated when a public infrastructure project is requested by the
public or developer, the City provides three options: (1) project is
completed by the City and assessed to the developer (construction cost
and an 8% fiscal fee); or (2) the project is completed by the City with
the plans being done by a consultant (construction cost and cost of
consultant); or (3) the project is completed entirely by the developer.
The third option was first used in 2011 with the construction of East
Clark Street (from roughly Anderson Street east to North Norbeck Street).
Jose reported that Stencil would like to take advantage of the
opportunity to complete the street project as part of their building
construction. Jose noted this gives them more flexibility with scheduling
and with some of the expenses associated with public infrastructure
construction. The agreement sets the following:
• Stencil will be the main point of contact between the City and any
contractors, or other property owners.
• The City will pay Stencil for all oversized items (e.g. extra width
of concrete road, extra pavement thickness, subgrade stabilization,
additional gravel, additional excavation, soil cement
stabilization, etc.).
• Payments for oversized items, or City portions, will be based on
the City’s measurements.
• Payments will be made to Stencil, upon submission of all required
documentation.
• Stencil is responsible for paying contractors responsible for
construction of the project.
• The City will require a copy of the contract between Stencil and
any contractors (the contract shall include cost based on bid items
and a project completion date).
• Stencil will guarantee the project for one year commencing on the
day final payment is made.
• The City will require a copy of all the payments from Stencil to
any contractor.
• The City will require lien waivers from all suppliers prior to final
payment being issued by the City.
• The City will require insurance meeting City minimums.
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• The City will require a payment/performance bond in the amount of
the engineer’s estimate, or the contractor’s cost, whichever is
greater.
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Council Member Murra moved approval of the TIF #11 Agreement to Complete
Public Project by a Private Company and allow the Mayor to sign. Council
Member Price seconded the motion. Motion carried 9 to 0. Mayor Cole
declared the motion adopted.
E. Agreement with the University of South Dakota to provide Law
Enforcement Powers to the University Police Department through the
Vermillion Police Department.
Crystal Brady, Police Chief, reported on the agreement with USD’s Law
enforcement. Crystal stated a university police department in South
Dakota needs to obtain their law enforcement authority. Crystal stated
from an agency that has jurisdiction where the university is located.
Since the early 1990’s, the University Police Department (UPD) at the
University of South Dakota (USD) has received their law enforcement
authority through the Vermillion Police Department. The current agreement
for the Vermillion Police Department law enforcement authority to be
extended to the University Police Department was approved in June 2022
and is set to expire on June 30, 2025.
Crystal stated the Vermillion Police Department and Chief Jackson of the
University of South Dakota Police Department have cultivated a strong,
cooperative relationship centered on the shared goal of keeping both the
City of Vermillion and the USD campus community safe. Recognizing that
public safety is best achieved through collaboration, the two chiefs and
their departments have maintained a productive partnership guided by open
communication and mutual support. The expiring agreement between their
agencies has proven successful, and both leaders have recently worked
together to update and refine the agreement - removing outdated or
unnecessary language while reinforcing law enforcement best practices
and consistent terminology.
Crystal stated the proposed agreement is very similar to the expiring
agreement with a couple of changes. The changes include:
• References to USD paying the Vermillion Police Department have been
removed from the agreement. While this language remained in the
expiring agreement, there was a stipulation that this clause was
not enforced. In acknowledgement of the extensive training
opportunities, sharing of department instructors, and additional
support, this language has been removed from the agreement.
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• References to a “field officer training program” have been updated
to the current national training standard “police officer training
program,” which is followed by both agencies.
• UPD will continue to collaborate with the Vermillion Police
Department on a training plan, associated costs and equipment, and
utilize available instructors to complete mandatory training
requirements.
• Section 9. B has been amended to allow the Chiefs to determine which
types of instructors are needed between the departments to ensure
both agencies maintain instructors in needed topics and disciplines.
• The agreement is being changed from three years to five years in
duration.
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Council Member Holland moved approval of the Agreement with the
University of South Dakota to provide Law Enforcement Powers to the
University Police Department through the Vermillion Police Department.
Council Member Cheeseman seconded the motion. Motion carried 9 to 0.
Mayor Cole declared the motion adopted.
F. Human Relations Commission Appointments.
Mayor Cole recommended Ryan Church, Kacy Tubbs, and Mohamed Mohamed
(Student Rep) to the Human Relations Commission Appointment.
Ryan Church thanked everyone for the opportunity and described the
experiences he has had that makes him a good fit.
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Council Member Leber moved approval to appoint Ryan Church, Kacy Tubbs,
and Mohamed Mohamed to the Human Relations Commission Appointment.
Council Member Thaler seconded the motion. Motion carried 9 to 0. Mayor
Cole declared the motion adopted.
G. Library Board of Trustee Appointments.
Mayor Cole recommended Wayne Berninger and Jacqueline Wilber to the
Library Board of Trustee.
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Council Member Murra moved the approval of Wayne Berninger and Jacqueline
Wilber to the Library Board of Trustee. Council Member Price seconded
the motion. Motion carried 9 to 0. Mayor Cole declared the motion adopted.
H. Agreement with Midwest MHP, LLC to resell water and sewer.
Shane Griese, Utilities Manager, reported that in February of 2025 City
Staff was informed that the new owners of Midwest MHP were reselling
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utility services utilizing a ratio-based system. Shane noted this system
was outside of the scope of the resale authorization that was approved
in 2011. Staff informed the park management of this violation and in
April of 2025 City Staff received a request for authorization to resell
water and sewer services at Midwest MHP (411 Stanford) utilizing an
approved method.
Shane noted staff have worked with park management to ensure the prices
they are planning to charge residents are in line with current City rates
and that the service fee is in line with prior resale agreements. Shane
stated the proposed fees are:
Monthly Water Rates: Flat fee of $7.00, plus water usage at the current
City rate. Currently the rate is $2.49/100 cubic feet.
Monthly Sewer Rates: Sewer fee: $51.12 per lot until April of 2026 when
actual sewer rates for each lot can be calculated. To do so, park
management will need to average out the water usage for each lot for the
months of January, February, and March of 2026 and multiply that by the
current sewer rate at that time.
Shane stated the proposed rates have been reviewed and are equal to the
current City rate for water. Sewer is based on the mobile home park
average as the individual water usages for January, February, and March
2025 were not available this year but will be recalculated for April of
2026 with the individual usages.
Shane noted past City Councils have allowed similar agreements with
Westgate MHP (1312 Westgate) in 2024, Vermillion MHP (911 E. Duke) in
2021, SDVE Suburban Mobile Home Park (833 E. Duke) in 2017, Dave Hertz
in 2011 to resell water and sewer to tenants in the Midwest Mobile Village
(411 Stanford St.), and with Connie Waddell in 2012 to resell water and
sewer to tenants in Plum Vista Mobile Home Park (447 N. Plum).
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After reading the same once, Council Member Thaler moved adoption of the
following:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RESALE OF UTILITY SERVICES
WHEREAS, City ordinance provides that utility customers shall not resell
or share with others any utility services furnished by the City unless
authorized by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, Midwest MHP LLC, owner of Midwest Mobile Home Park located at
411 Stanford St., to fairly distribute the utility costs from the City
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to the Mobile Home Tenants has requested the ability to resell water and
wastewater services to the individual tenants; and
WHEREAS, Midwest MHP requests the ability to bill the individual tenants
for water and wastewater service; and
WHEREAS, Midwest MHP understands that, as the owner, they are responsible
for furnishing and maintaining meters along with the resale utility
billing; and
WHEREAS, Midwest MHP, as the owner, will file for review with the City
of Vermillion any changes in the utility rates charged to tenants.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Governing Body of the City of
Vermillion, South Dakota, that Midwest MHP LLC, owner of Midwest Mobile
Home Park, is authorized to resell water and wastewater services to
individual tenants at 411 Stanford at a rate that is not more than the
current City utility fees excluding the monthly service fee of $7.00.
Dated at Vermillion, South Dakota this 5th day of May, 2025.
THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY
OF VERMILLION, SOUTH DAKOTA
BY____________________________
Jonathan D. Cole, Mayor
ATTEST:
BY___________________________________
Katie E Redden, Finance Officer
The motion was seconded by Council Member Price. 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 Cole declared that the resolution
was adopted.
I. First Reading of Ordinance 1530 Amending Title V, Public Works;
Chapter 50, General Provisions; Section 50.03, Resale of Utility Services
to Add Language Prohibiting the Resale of Utility Services.
Shane Griese, Utilities Manager, reported that City Code Section 51.21
Resale of Utility Services has historically been interpreted to include
all utility services, even though the code is in Chapter 51, Electricity.
Jose noted the proposed Ordinance 1530 will carry the same spirit as
51.21 with language to more clearly include all utility services while
being placed in Chapter 50 General Provisions. It will also clearly state
the requirement for meters to be installed as part of any authorization
to measure usage of the ultimate user.
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Shane stated historically all resale authorizations have required meters
to be installed as part of the authorization. This requirement was made
to ensure that no ultimate user was being overcharged for water or sewer
services. Shane noted there has never been a resale authorization for
electricity in the city, as individual metering is required for
electricity and gas by the state.
Shane noted City Staff have seen several instances where entities are
proposing to utilize a ratio-based system to try to resell utility
services. This updated code will be better suited to prohibit these
systems.
Shane reported SDCL 49-34-14 Overcharging; was amended in 2024. The
update removed multiple services including water from the list of
services that could not be overcharged for.
Shane noted while this update has removed water from the list, it is the
staff’s belief that requiring submetering assures that the ultimate users
within our system are not being overcharged for utility services that
they utilize.
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Mayor Cole read the title to the above-mentioned ordinance and Council
Member Holland moved adoption of the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of this meeting shall show that the title
to proposed Ordinance No. 1530 entitled An Ordinance Amending City Of
Vermillion Code Of Ordinances Title V, Public Works; Chapter 50, General
Provisions By Adding Section 50.03, Resale Of Utility Services of the
City of Vermillion, South Dakota has been read and the Ordinance has been
considered to advance to the second reading at this meeting being a
regularly called meeting of the Governing Body of the City on this 5th
day of May, 2025 at the Council Chambers in City Hall in the manner
prescribed by SDCL 9-19-7 as amended.
The motion was seconded by Council Member Cheeseman. After discussion
the question of adoption of the resolution was put to a vote of the
Governing Body and 0 members voted in favor of and 9 members voted in
opposition to the motion. Mayor Cole declared the motion adopted.
J. First Reading of Ordinance 1531 Amending Title V, Public Works;
Chapter 51, Electricity; Section 51.21, Resale of Utility Services
Clarifying Existing Language.
Shane Griese, Utilities Manager, reported City Code Section 51.21
prohibits utility customers from reselling services to any third party
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without City Council authorization. It also clearly states metering
responsibility in the event authorization is granted.
Shane stated the proposed amendment to 51.21 updates the language to
align with language in the previous item, Ordinance 1530. Shane noted
Ordinance 1531 does not take away from or add to the spirit of the
original code. It is simply updating some language to assure both
sections of City Code align. The language has been reviewed by the City
Attorney.
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Mayor Cole read the title to the above-mentioned ordinance and Council
Member Leber moved adoption of the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of this meeting shall show that the title
to proposed Ordinance No. 1531 entitled An Ordinance Amending Title V,
Public Works; Chapter 51, Electricity; Section 51.21, Resale of Utility
Services Clarifying Existing Language of the City of Vermillion, South
Dakota has been read and the Ordinance has been considered to advance to
the second reading at this meeting being a regularly called meeting of
the Governing Body of the City on this 5th day of May, 2025 at the Council
Chambers in City Hall in the manner prescribed by SDCL 9-19-7 as amended.
The motion was seconded by Council Member Hellwege. After discussion the
question of adoption of the resolution was put to a vote of the Governing
Body and 9 members voted in favor of and 0 members voted in opposition
to the motion. Mayor Cole declared the motion adopted.
K. Service Rights Agreement with Clay Rural Water System.
Shane Griese, Utilities Manager, reported on a service agreement with
Clay Rural Water System. Shane noted the property known as Lot 3, Block
2 Arobba Addition, was annexed into City limits on March 7, 2011. Shane
noted the property is addressed as 2532 E. Main Street. Earlier on this
agenda is the second reading of Ordinance 1529 to rezone the property
from NRC – Natural Resource Conservation to R-2 Residential zoning. This
property has been undeveloped during the time it has been in the City
limits.
Shane stated the property was recently purchased, and the new owners have
requested water service from the City. Clay Rural Water System (CRWS)
currently has a service at this location that they utilize as a sampling
site for their distribution system. There has not been an active customer
at this location since at least 2011.
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Council Member Jennewein moved approval of the Service Rights Agreement
with Clay Rural Water System for Lot 3, Block 2 Arobba Addition. Council
Member Hellwege seconded the motion. Motion carried 9 to 0. Mayor Cole
declared the motion adopted.
L. Request to close Rose Street from Coyote Village North to the Dakota
Dome on Friday, August 22, 2025 from 5:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for USD’s
Move-In Day Event.
John Prescott, City Manager, reported that the University has requested
the closing of Rose Street from Coyote Village to the DakotaDome during
their Move-In Day. John stated that the request for the closure is due
to safety concerns with traffic. John reported that, to remove the danger
of the local traffic on Rose Street, USD has requested that Rose Street
from Coyote Village to the DakotaDome be closed from 5:00 a.m. to 4:00
p.m. on Friday, August 22, 2025. John noted that the Police, Fire, and
EMS Departments have been notified of the closure request. John noted
that USD could not sign the certificate of insurance naming the City as
an additional insured but provided language that they have insurance for
the street closure. John recommended approval of the street closure.
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Council Member Murra moved approval of the request to close Rose Street
from Coyote Village North to the Dakota Dome on Friday, August 22, 2025
from 5:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for USD’s Move-In Day Event. Council Member
Price seconded the motion. Motion carried 9 to 0. Mayor Cole declared
the motion adopted.
M. Request to close North Plum Street from East Cherry Street to South
Dakota Highway 50 on Friday, August 22, 2025 from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
for USD’s Move-In Day Event.
John Prescott, City Manager, reported that the University of South Dakota
has historically been utilizing Plum Street, between Highway 50 and East
Cherry Street, during their Move-In Day. John stated that the traffic
control for the move-in requires the assistance of the City and the DOT.
John stated that the request from USD is included in the packet. John
reported that, in order to mitigate the danger of the local traffic on
Plum Street, USD has requested that Plum Street from Cherry Street to
Highway 50 be closed from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 22,
2025. John noted that the Police, Fire, and EMS Departments have been
notified of the closure request. John noted that USD could not sign the
certificate of insurance naming the City as an additional insured but
provided language that they have insurance for the street closure.
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Council Member Hellwege moved approval of the request to close North Plum
Street from East Cherry Street to South Dakota Highway 50 on Friday,
August 22, 2025 from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for USD’s Move-In Day Event.
Council Member Price seconded the motion. Motion carried 9 to 0. Mayor
Cole declared the motion adopted.
N. Request to close Main Street from South Norbeck Street to High Street,
High Street from West Main to West National Street on Saturday, October
4, 2025 from 7:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. (noon) for routing and/or staging
of USD’s Dakota Days Parade.
John Prescott, City Manager, reported that a street closing request was
received from the Dakota Days Committee to close Main Street from the
Vermillion High School parking lot to High Street on Saturday, October
4, 2025 from 7:30 a.m. for the duration of the Dakota Days parade
estimated to end at noon. John stated that the Police, Fire and EMS were
notified with the request. John noted that the application indicates that
the Board will clean up after the parade.
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Council Member Thaler moved approval of the request to close Main Street
from South Norbeck Street to High Street, High Street from West Main to
West National Street on Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 7:30 a.m. until
12:00 p.m. (noon) for routing and/or staging of USD’s Dakota Days Parade.
Council Member Cheeseman seconded the motion. Motion carried 9 to 0.
Mayor Cole declared the motion adopted.
O. Final Plat of Marv Addition (Property Located at the Northeast Corner
of Princeton Avenue and South Dakota Highway 50).
Jose Dominguez, City Engineer, reported the owners of the property have
submitted a final plat for the 37.1-acre property they own on the
northeast corner of the intersection between SD Highway 50 and Princeton
Avenue. The area consists of farmland, and at one point included a small
homestead that was platted separately. The owners want to combine the
smaller parcel with the larger tract of land to make a large 37.1-acre
parcel.
The plat was reviewed by the County’s Planning Commission at their April
21st meeting. After reviewing the plat, they motioned to recommend the
City Council approve the plat as presented.
Jose stated the land being platted is within the Joint Jurisdictional
Zoning Area. Final plats within this area are required by State statute
and City ordinance to be presented to the County’s Planning Commission
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for their recommendation to the City Council. The City Council may then
either approve or reject the plat.
Jose noted the proposed plat meets all the requirements set within the
zoning ordinance for the Joint Jurisdictional Zoning Area.
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After reading the same once, Council Member Price moved approval of the
following plat:
WHEREAS IT APPEARS that the owners thereof have caused a plat to be made
of the following described real property: Marv Tract 1, in the E ½ of
the SW ¼ of Section 12, Township 92 North, Range 52 West of the 5th P.M.
City of Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota for approval.
BE IT RESOLVED that the attached and foregoing plat has been submitted
to and a report and recommendations thereon made by the Vermillion
Planning Commission to the City Council of Vermillion which has approved
the same.
BE IT ALSO RESOLVED that access shall be granted to the lot in accordance
with the City of Vermillion street access and driveway approach policy,
which requires an application permit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the attached and foregoing plat has been
submitted to the Governing Body of the City of Vermillion which has
examined the same, and it appears that the systems of streets and alleys
set forth therein conforms to the system of streets and alleys of the
existing plat of such city, and that all taxes and special assessments,
if any, upon the tract or subdivision have been fully paid and that such
plat and survey thereof have been executed according to law, and the same
is hereby accordingly approved.
The motion was seconded by Council Member Murra. 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 Cole declared that the resolution
was adopted.
9. Bid Openings
A. Fuel Quotes.
Katie Redden, Finance Officer, read the monthly fuel quotes and
recommended the low quote of New Century FS on Item 1, SE Farmers Coop
on Item 2, and Jerry’s Service on 3 and 4.
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Item 1 - 4,350 gal. unleaded 10% ethanol: FS New Century $2.659; Stern
Oil $2.72; SE Farmers Coop $2.709
Item 2 – 1,000 gal. unleaded gasoline regular: FS New Century $3.259;
Stern Oil $3.24; SE Farmers Coop $3.069
Item 3 – 3,000 gal. No. 2 diesel fuel-dyed: FS New Century $2.649; Jerry’s
Service $2.49; Stern Oil $2.53; SE Farmers Coop $2.559
Item 4 - 1,000 gal. No. 2 diesel fuel-clear: FS New Century $2.929;
Jerry’s Service $2.77; Stern Oil $2.80; SE Farmers Coop $2.839
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Council Member Price moved approval of the low quote of New Century FS
on Item 1, SE Farmers Coop on Item 2, and Jerry’s Service on 3 and 4.
Council Member Holland seconded the motion. Motion carried 9 to 0. Mayor
Cole declared the motion adopted.
B. Parallel Taxiway reconstruction.
Jose Dominguez, City Engineer, reported the existing capital improvement
plan for the airport calls for the reconstruction of the parallel
taxiway.
Jose stated that bids were opened on April 30, 2025 and six bids were
received. The low bid was from ASCO, of Sioux Falls, SD, at $1,286,918.50
The bids were as follows:
ASCO, Sioux Falls, SD $1,286,918.50; Soukup Construction, Inc., Sioux
Falls, SD $1,292,292.00; Webster Scale, Inc., Webster, SD $1,451,358.75;
Double H Paving, Inc., Tea, SD $1,603,766.02; VanderPol Dragline, Inc.,
Mitchell, SD $1,642,693.00; Knife River Midwest, LLC, Sioux City, IA
$2,031,088.99
Jose noted that when reviewing the proposals received, the consultant
ensures that the math is correct in the bid and that the Disadvantage
Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements are met. The proposal from the
apparent low bidder (ASCO) was correct, but did not demonstrate a good
faith effort when looking for a DBE. He did not contact any DBE within
the appropriate time prior to the bid opening. On the other hand, the
second low bidder had a good bid and a DBE as part of their bid. The
error from the apparent low bidder (ASCO) requires that their proposal
be excluded from consideration.
Jose stated that the State and Federal Grant will cover 97.5% of all
costs.
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Council Member Jennewein moved approval of the bid from Soukup
Construction, Inc., Sioux Falls, SD $1,292,292.00. Council Member Price
seconded the motion. Motion carried 9 to 0. Mayor Cole declared the
motion adopted.
10. City Manager's Report
A. John reported on two upcoming meetings before next City Council
meeting on May 19.
• The City’s Historic Preservation Commission meets on Wednesday, May
14, 2025 at City Hall at 9:00 a.m.
• The Library Board of Trustees meets at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May
21, 2025.
B. John stated the Planning & Zoning Commission meets next Monday, May
12 at 5:30 p.m. One item on their agenda is a request to rezone 419 and
505 Adams Street from R-2 to R-3 .
C. John noted Parks and Recreation is offering their annual open house
to learn more about the mosquito abatement program. It is at the National
Guard Armory, 603 Princeton, on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 from 11 a.m. to
1:00 p.m.
D. John reported there is a groundbreaking ceremony at Cotton Park on
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. to celebrate the start of the
tennis/pickleball complex. The public is invited to attend.
E. John noted that the Labor and Finance Committee will meet today after
the meeting.
PAYROLL ADDITIONS AND CHANGES
Street: Bryce Rozenboom $15.00/hr; Recreation: Bailey Deen $11.50/hr,
Rhiannon Szobody $11.50/hr, Jordan Springer $14.00/hr; Pool: Elizabeth
Fisher $13.00/hr, Cael Fulton $13.00/hr, Daxton Christensen $13.00/hr,
Lydia Anderson $13.00/hr, Skylar Griese $13.00/hr, Henry
Mourlam$12.00/hr, Ty Robinson $11.50/hr; Parks: Rachel Anderson
$14.00/hr; Clubhouse: Kendra Grasser $12.00/hr, Jililan Schulte
$11.50/hr, Peyton Yates $11.50/hr, Esmeralda Mace $11.50/hr; Water:
Andrew Wickre $30.10/hr; Recycling: James Zimmerman $30.60/hr
11. Invoices Payable
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Council Member Cheeseman moved approval of the following invoices:
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2B FIBER OPTIC MATERIALS $9,446.50
A & M SERVICES, INC UNIFORM CLEANING $152.40
AMAZON BUSINESS SUPPLIES $2,981.40
ANDREW WICKRE MEALS REIMBURSEMENT $214.00
AQUA-PURE INC CHEMICALS $9,640.00
AT&T MOBILITY HOTSPOTS $308.77
AUTO VALUE SUPPLIES $1,264.83
BASIN ELECTRIC POWER COOP WORK ORDER CHARGES $10,770.97
BBSA LEAGUE FEES $770.00
BIG STATE INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY SUPPLIES $952.06
BLACKSTONE PUBLISHING CDS $49.98
BLUEPEAK TELEPHONE/INTERNET $5,745.46
BORDER STATES INDUSTRIES INC UNIFORMS $455.58
BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC SUPPLIES $2,733.08
CAPITAL ONE SUPPLIES $1,601.78
CARDIS FENCE & IRON CO GALVANIZED POSTS $108.00
CASK & CORK MERCHANDISE $655.68
CENTURYLINK TELEPHONE $4.54
CITY OF VERMILLION CITY DEPARTMENTS POSTAGE $1,426.05
CITY OF VERMILLION CITY UTILITY BILLS $37,311.56
CIVICPLUS ANNUAL FEE $8,185.00
CLAY RURAL WATER SYSTEM PURCHASE SERVICE RIGHTS $2,400.00
COFFEE KING ROASTING & SUPPLY CO COFFEE $69.75
CORE & MAIN LP MATERIALS $3,619.38
CORE-MARK MIDCONTINENT, INC SUPPLIES $2,524.60
CROUCH RECREATION MEMORIAL BENCH $990.00
CUMMINS SALES & SERVICE REPAIRS $2,814.86
D & D DOOR DOOR REPAIR $499.87
DAKOTA BEVERAGE MERCHANDISE $13,908.46
DAKOTA PC WAREHOUSE EQUIPMENT $154.97
DALE HUSBY MEAL/MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT $370.72
DEMCO SUPPLIES $405.54
DENNIS MARTENS MAINTENANCE $833.34
DGR ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $221.50
D-P TOOLS TOOLS $18.25
DUBOIS CHEMICALS SODA ASH $10,780.00
DYLAN DEETZ LODGING REIMBURSEMENT $140.44
DYNAMIC BRANDS MERCHANDISE $788.19
EAST RIVER PROPERTIES REIMBURSE-BLDG PERMIT/WATER MTR $6,600.00
ECHO ELECTRIC SUPPLY SUPPLIES $706.15
ERICKSON SOLUTIONS GROUP PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $4,550.21
ESO SOLUTIONS, INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $348.00
FIRST BANK & TRUST-VISA TRAVEL/TRAINING/SUPPLIES $18,028.20
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GALLS INCORPORATED UNIFORMS $166.69
GENE LUNN WATER HEATER REBATE $150.00
GOVWELL TECHNOLOGIES INC SUBSCRIPTION $2,915.00
GRAYMONT (WI) LLC CHEMICALS $6,618.02
GREGG PETERS RENT $5,088.54
H & W CONTRACTING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $566,255.56
HARTINGTON TREE LLC TREES $1,000.00
HAWKINS INC CHEMICALS $3,921.75
HD SUPPLY SUPPLIES $229.76
HOUSE OF BRANDS WORK SHIRTS $2,190.00
HULSTEIN EXCAVATING WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT $207,247.68
IMPERIAL SUPPLIES LLC SUPPLIES $125.16
IMS ALLIANCE SUPPLIES $101.00
INGRAM SUPPLIES $2,235.58
JAY'S PLUMBING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $214.18
JIM GOBLIRSCH POOL/BASEBALL START-UP $650.00
JOHN A CONKLING DIST. MERCHANDISE $5,664.32
JOHNSON BROTHERS OF SD MERCHADISE $12,553.76
JONES FOOD CENTER SUPPLIES $221.79
JOSH ANGLIN REPAIRS $875.00
MAIN STREET CENTER 2ND QTR CONTRIBUTION 2025 $4,000.00
MARIAH KOENIG BOOTS REIMBURSEMENT $132.75
MICHAEL WATTERSON BOOTS REIMBURSEMENT $228.33
MIDWEST WHEEL COMPANIES MATERIALS $80.84
MISSOURI RIVER ENERGY SERVICES SCANNING $2,394.00
MOBOTREX MOBILITY & TRAFFIC CAMERA $2,010.00
EXPERTS
MOORE WELDING & MFG MATERIALS $308.72
MOTION PICTURE LICENSING CORP LICENSE RENEWAL $277.47
MTW CONSTRUCTION LLC POUR CONCRETE $4,600.00
NETSYS+ MICROSOFT 365 SUBSCRIPTION $16,376.75
NICHOLAS DOTY MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT $64.96
OKOBOJI WINES-SD MERCHANDISE $67.50
PEPSI COLA OF SIOUXLAND MERCHANDISE $509.40
PING/KARSTEN MFG CORP MERCHANDISE $668.19
PIONEER RESEARCH SUPPLIES $526.07
PRESTO-X-COMPANY PEST CONTROL $182.63
PUKKA LLC MERCHANDISE $1,564.08
QUADIENT LEASING USA, INC POSTAGE METER LEASE PAYMENT $269.73
QUILL SUPPLIES $140.08
RAMKOTA HOTEL LODGING $320.97
REDI TOWING TOWING $600.00
REFLECTIVE APPAREL FACTORY INC WORK SHIRTS $907.26
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REPUBLIC NATIONAL DISTRIBUTING CO. MERCHANDISE $4,401.43
RS PLUMBING SERVICES INSALL WATER FOUNTAIN @ FIRE HALL $2,450.67
RUNNING SUPPLY, LLC UNIFORMS $2,089.50
RUSSELL FRAZIER MEALS/MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT $370.72
SANFORD HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL TESTING $156.00
MEDICINE
SD DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TELETYPE SERVICE $3,590.00
SD MUNICIPAL LEAGUE MEMBERSHIP DUES $150.00
SERVICE MASTER OF SE SOUTH DAKOTA CUSTODIAL $3,747.99
SIDESHOW BLOODY MARY MIX MERCHANDISE $107.40
SOUTHERN GLAZER'S OF SD MERCHANDISE $6,304.41
SRIXON/CLEVELAND GOLF/XXIO MERCHANDISE $1,584.16
STATE FLAG ACCOUNT FLAGS $462.00
STOCKTON TOWING INC TOWING $1,150.00
STUART C. IRBY CO. SUPPLIES $1,260.00
TACTICAL SOLUTIONS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $160.00
TASTE OF HOME BOOKS BOOKS $79.96
THE LODGE AT DEADWOOD LODGING $170.00
THE LUMBERYARD LLC SUPPLIES $225.41
THE SUPPLY CACHE FIREFIGHTER GEAR $526.69
THE WALKING BILLBOARD UNIFORMS $375.25
THREAD & INK SHIRTS/HATS $6,189.70
TITLEIST-ACUSHNET COMPANY MERCHANDISE $1,609.37
TRI-STATE GARAGE DOOR, INC REPAIRS $13,258.73
US POSTMASTER POSTAGE FOR UTILITY BILLS $1,600.00
USA BLUEBOOK SUPPLIES $149.55
VERIZON WIRELESS CELL PHONES $3,025.07
VERMEER HIGH PLAINS SUPPLIES $948.57
VERMILLION ACE HARDWARE PARTS $3,209.14
VERMILLION CHAMBER & DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT $15,503.44
CO.
VERMILLION ROTARY CLUB DUES/MEALS $193.25
VGS INC MONTHLY HAULING $1,085.76
WALKER CONSTRUCTION INC DEMOLITION $45,709.34
WESCO DISTRIBUTION, INC SUPPLIES $6,639.89
YANKTON JANITORIAL SUPPLY SUPPLIES $195.20
ZIEGLER INC PARTS $89.73
ZIMCO SUPPLY CO FERTILIZER/SEED $7,264.50
Council Member Price seconded the motion. Motion carried 9 to 0. Mayor
Cole declared the motion adopted.
12. Consensus Agenda - None
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13. Adjourn
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Council Member Murra moved to adjourn the Council Meeting at 7:08 p.m.
Council Member Leber seconded the motion. Motion carried 9 to 0. Mayor
Cole declared the motion adopted.
Dated at Vermillion, South Dakota this 5th day of May, 2025.
THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY
OF VERMILLION, SOUTH DAKOTA
BY____________________________
Jonathan D. Cole, Mayor
ATTEST:
BY___________________________________
Katie E. Redden, Finance Officer
Published once at the approximate cost of ___________.
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