City Commission
Regular MeetingYankton, SD · December 14, 2026
Minutes
CHAMBER OF THE BOARD OF CITY COMMISSIONERS
YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
DECEMBER 9, 2024
In the absence of the Mayor, the regular meeting of the Yankton City Commission was called to order
by City Manager Leon at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call: Present: Commissioners Benson, Hunhoff, Miner, Moser, Villanueva, and Webber. City
Attorney Den Herder, City Manager Leon, and Finance Officer Yardley were also present. Absent:
Commissioners Brunick, Carda, and Mayor Schramm. Quorum present.
City Manager Leon requested nominations for the office of acting Mayor for the ensuing meeting.
Action 24-348
Moved by Commissioner Benson, seconded by Commissioner Miner, that nominations cease and a
unanimous ballot be cast for Commissioner Moser for acting Mayor Pro Tem for the meeting of
December 09, 2024. All present voted aye; motion carried, 6-0.
City Manager Leon turned the meeting over to Mayor Pro Tem Moser at this time.
Action 24-349
Moved by Commissioner Miner, seconded by Commissioner Villanueva, to approve minutes of the
regular meeting of November 25, 2024. All present voted aye; motion carried, 6-0.
Action 24-350
Moved by Commissioner Hunhoff, seconded by Commissioner Webber, that the Schedule of Bills be
approved and warrants be issued as listed below. All present voted aye; motion carried, 6-0.
A&B Business Solutions (Printer) $407.59; Abdo Publishing (Books) $1,122.65; Adobe (Computer
Program) $78.39; Aflac (Insurance Premiums) $4,885.40; AFSCME Council (Union Deductions)
$1,046.70; Alert All Corp (Fire Prevention Week) $387; Amazon (Program Supplies) $106.12;
Amazon (Program Supplies) $18.50; Amazon (Books) $90.83; Amazon (Turnbuckle) $40.98; Amazon
(Books) $135.87; Amazon (Drum Valves) $308.99; Amazon (Janitorial Supplies) $473.25; Amazon
(DVD) $14.96; Amazon (Janitorial Supplies) $104.22;Amazon (Supplies) $56.98; Amazon (Program
Supplies) $240.20; Amazon (Headlamps) $37.20; Amazon (DVDS) $33.14; Amazon (Shop Supplies)
$19.44; Amazon (Towels) $174.64; Amazon (Cleaner) $41.96; Amazon (Parts) $124.62; Amazon
(Tools) $314.99; Amazon (Janitorial Supplies) $27.33; Amazon (Running Boards) $189.99; Amazon
(Hooks) $65.91; Amazon (Tools) $149.99; Amazon (Office Supplies) $32.80; Amazon (DVD) $17.98;
Amazon (Office Supplies) $62.89; Amazon (Janitorial Supplies) $69.10; Amazon (Program Supplies)
$45.98; Amazon (Janitorial Supplies) $83.76; Amazon (Tape) $18.32; Amazon (Sharps Containers)
$1,108.10; Amazon (Program Supplies) $28.18; Amazon (Supplies) $5; American (Airfare) $544.95;
American (Airfare) $544.95; American Red Cross (Lifeguard Certification) $114; American Water
Works (Membership) $240; Argusleader (Subscription) $230.54; Artistic Custom (Uniform Patches)
$481.50; ATT (Mobile Data) $1,266.59; Auto Value (Filters) $1,977.48; Autozone (Antifreeze)
$401.66; Avera Health Plans (Insurance Premiums) $84,815.02; Axon (Taser Cartridges) $2,995.20;
Axvoice (Dialer Service) $21.44; Baker-Taylor (Books) $8,631.13; Banner Associates (Bridge Design)
$20,452.28; Barnes & Noble (Books) $83.91; Bierschbach Equip (Road Materials) $2,626.46;
Blackstrap (Road Salt) $1,781.92; Bluepeak (Internet) $3,898.21; Bomgaars (Supplies) $2,512; Brew
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Oil (Fuel) $42.23; Broadway Chrysler (Labor) $157; Burger King (Travel Expense) $12.06; C & B
Yankton (Mower Parts) $1,540.44; Canva (Subscription) $119.40; Carolina Tarps (Tape) $650.22;
Caseys (Fuel) $52.82; Caseys (Fuel) $72.05; Caseys (Extrication Drill) $163.91; CCSI Metrofax (Fax
Service) $12.69; Central Square Tech (Software) $81.44; Centurylink (Phone) $67.84; City Of
Vermillion (JT Power) $73,639.92; City Utilities (Water/WW) $45,809.61; Clarks Rentals
(Equipment) $385; Coffee Cup (Conference) $109.97; Concrete Products (Landscaping) $204.50;
Cornwell (Tools) $541.53; Courtyard Hotel (Planners) $165.62; Credit Collection Services (Utility
Collection) $200.62; Crescent Electric (Lights) $631.81; CSG Forte (CC Processing Fees) $688.78;
Culligan (Salt) $80; Culvers (Travel Expense) $68.85; Danko Emergency Equip (Pump Testing)
$1,250; Darecatalog (Shirt) $50.99; Delight Donuts (Conference) $31.10; Department Of AG
(Stormwater Permit) $102.50; Dept Of Health (Lab Testing) $297; Dept Of Social Services (Child
Support) $2,075.42; Dollar Tree (Program Supplies) $75; Douglas Industries (Windscreen) $376.29;
Downtown Screen Printing (Youth Singers Program) $136; DRI Printplace (Office Supplies) $86.95;
Drotzmann Electric (Refund License Fee) $25; Dunhams (Pickleball) $19.98; Ebay (Toner) $137.48;
Echo Electric (Light Bulbs) $1,654.10; Echo Electric (Cord) $49.41; Ehresmann Engineering
(Christmas Supplies) $96.30; ELDT (CDL Training) $25; Envision Ware (Annual Maintenance)
$623.82; Esri (Licenses) $4,995; Etsy.Com (Supplies) $32.63; Evident Inc (Supplies) $891; Farm
Home Publisher (Books) $173.98; Fastenal Company (Parts) $670.54; Fedex (Shipping) $18.07; Fejfar
Plumbing (Repairs) $833.05; Ferguson Enterprises (Gaskets) $156.80; Ferguson Enterprises (Meters)
$9,021.20; Fields/Daniel (Irrigation Repair) $2,907; First Dakota (HSA Contributions) $10,809.76;
First National Bank (Cafeteria Plan) $2,522.46; Flying J (Fuel) $50.83; Garys Repair Wrecker’s (Tow)
$850; Geotek Engineer (Testing) $4,947; Gerstner Oil (Parts) $263.70; Go To Glass (Window) $330;
GoToMeeting (Software License) $192; Grainger (Fittings) $1,591.21; Granicus (Website)
$10,444.09; Hach Company (Reagents) $811.39; Hack/Dave (Irrigation Repair) $1,149.54; Hansen
Locksmithing (Keys) $32; Hanson Briggs (Pet License Books) $104.96; Hanson Briggs (Labels)
$90.99; Harbor Freight Tools (Hardware) $7.41; Hartington Tree (Trees) $483.20; Hawkins
(Chemicals) $7,952.79; HDR Engineering (WW Improvements) $172,399.73; Heiman Fire Equip
(Nozzles) $4,540.36; Holiday Inn (Lodging) $348.04; House Of Brands (Staff Uniforms) $2,288.31;
Hulstein Excavation (Cedar St) $418,008.25; Hy-Vee (Comp Plan Luncheon) $342.94; IAFC
(Membership Dues) $295; ICMA Retirement (Contributions) $160; Insta360 (Fire Training) $1,524;
Iowa 80 (Fuel) $30.22; IR Industrial (Repair) $317.64; J & H Cleaning (Janitorial Services) $4,200;
Jacks Uniforms (Uniform Shirts) $163.39; JCL Solutions (Janitorial Supplies) $1,297.96; Jimmy Johns
(Drill Training) $248.40; JJ Kelley (Travel Expense) $99.29; JLC Piano Studio (Youth Singer
Program) $225; John T Jones Construction (WWTP CMAR) $47,171.02; Kaiser Refrigeration
(Repairs) $222.93; Keep Yankton Beautiful (Sponsorship) $450; Kellen & Streit (Landscaping)
$550.80; Koletzky Implement (Hitch) $465.02; Kopetskys Ace (Smoke Detectors) $690.81;
Lakotatimes (Subscription) $65; Language Line (Interpretation Services) $150.55; Larry's Rental
(Facade Grant) $10,000; Learningopp (Books) $1,614.18; Lewis & Clark Behavior (Exam) $618;
Lewis & Clark Vet (K-9 Care) $358.64; Lifesavers Conf (Conference) $1,300; Lillevold/John (Deposit
Refund) $10; Lobepro Rotary Pumps (Repair) $2,433.19; Lumen (Fiber Internet) $400.27; Masonry
Components (Active Transportation) $115,621.71; Mead Lumber (Hardware) $2.99; Mead Museum
(Programming) $50; Menards (Landscaping) $117.58; Menards (Supplies) $6,101.42; Merkel Electric
(Repairs) $186.43; MG Scientific (Element) $786.43; Marriott Hotel (Lodging) $1,248.96;
MidAmerican Energy (Fuel) $3,073.48; MidAmerican Energy (Fuel) $1,885.12; Midco (Internet
Access) $123.39; Midwest Alarm (Services) $290.15; Midwest Laboratories (Testing&Supplies)
$279.32; Millennium Recycling (Fees) $2,359.35; Money Movers (Fee) $10.75; Morrow/Joseph C.
(Design Work) $2,280; Napa Auto Parts (Belts) $306.61; Naturescaping Designs (Christmas Supplies)
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$117.30; NCL (Repair) $1,144.13; Nebraska DOR (Income Tax Withholding) $1,063.49; New
Century FS (Fuel) $3,632.62; NFSA (Training) $400; Northtown Automotive (Part) $42.14;
Northwestern Energy (Electricity) $110,720; Nursery Wholesalers (Downtown Plants) $183.87;
O’Connor Company (Filters) $213.26; O'Connor Concrete (Repairs) $5,100; Olson’s Pest (Service)
$278; Oncourt Offcourt (Pickleball Net) $108; One Office Solution (Office Supplies) $1,305.70;
O'Reilly (Parts) $3,388.29; OTC Brands (Holiday Parade of Lights) $94.74; OTC Brands (Program
Supplies) $56.79; Overdrive Dist (E-Books) $4,146.38; P&D (Subscription) $225.09; P&D (Online
Newspaper) $8.99; P&D (Ads) $190.80; PSN (Merchant Fees) $69.85; PFS Healthworks (CDL
Testing) $109.80; Pheasantland Industries (Safety Apparel) $32.93; Pilot (Fuel) $54.85; Pizza Hut
(Program Supplies) $24.40; Playaway Products (Wonderbooks) $1,306.96; Powers Port (Porta Pots)
$135; Propio Language (Video Interpretation) $84.94; Provantage (Software) $2,397.50; Quiktrip
(Fuel) $58.74; Ramkota Hotel (Conference) $125.93; SD Retirement (Contributions) $99,876.95; SD
Retirement (401(A) Special Pay) $5,260.74; River City Races (Fall Program) $3,868.88; Riverside
Hydraulics (Parts) $582.43; Rons Auto Glass (Parts) $119.06; Royal Sport Shop (Clothes) $591.80;
Schieffer Masonry (Trail Repair) $3,500; Schuurmans Farm (Repairs) $24.07; SD 811(Fees) $211.05;
SDSRP (Contributions) $24,369.10; Security Shredding (Service) $40; Slowey Construction (Storm
Sewer) $79,296; Smartsign (Sign Numbers) $183.25; Southeast South Dakota (Ad) $1,750; Stan
Houston (Supplies) $83.85; Standard Insurance (Dental Insurance) $9,386.76; Subway (Travel
Expense) $16.79; Swimoutlet (Uniforms) $138.89; Taylorstins (Supplies) $28; Titan Machinery (Parts)
$746.07; TMA (Tires) $2,216.08; Transource Truck (Snowblower) $229,875; TRK Hosting (Web
Hosting) $7.95; Truck Trailer (Parts) $1,218.81; Truist (Sales Tax Bond) $193,747.07; Turfwerks
(Repairs) $440.92; U.S. Post Office (Postage) $2,920.80; UKG (Payroll/HR/ TLM Software) $2,483;
Uline Ship (Janitorial Supplies) $456.01; US Postal Service (Postage) $854.45; US Treasury (Federal
Withholding Tax) $185,500.26; United Way (Employee Contributions) $86; UPS (Shipping) $177.49;
USATODAY (Subscription) $410.89; USPS (PO Box Renewal) $232; USPS (Postage) $157.10;
Verizon (Internet Access) $1,160.56; Viddler (Video Hosting) $236.25; Vigilant Solutions (Cameras)
$25,980; Vistaprint (Business Cards) $161.90; VWR International (Lab Supplies) $877.35; Walmart
(Service Awards) $61.15; Walmart (Program) $349.25; Walmart (Supplies) $786.46; Williams &
Company (Research) $515; WMS Aquatics (Pool Lane Lines) $4,668.73; Yankton County Auditor
(Safety Ctr Share) $13,417.25; Yankton Janitorial (Supplies) $2,801.76; Yankton Medical Clinic
(Exams) $2,198; Yankton Nurseries (Trees) $448; Yankton Thrive (Employee Engagement) $250;
Yankton Winnelson (Tool Kit) $4,238.77; Zero Solutions (Parts) $146.97.
Salaries by Department: November 2024:
Administration $61,084.17; Finance $36,199.43; Community Development $31,756.60; Police-
Dispatch $236,255.55; Fire $15,391.68; Engineering/Sr. Citizens $57,213.55; Streets $58,090.28;
Traffic Control $4,466.11; Library $39,073.70; Parks/SAC $96,732.83; Marne Creek $4,175.54;
Cemetery $5,560.76; Water $49,291.02; Wastewater $49,160.81; Solid Waste $29,486.17; Joint
Powers $29,143.41; Central Garage $9,468.90.
New Hires
Public Works Department: Kyle Novak, Sanitation Truck Operator, $1,700.19/biweekly; Parks,
Recreation and City Events Department: Austin Martin, Official, $26/game; Mia Furst, Official,
$26/game; Ashley Van Donselaar, Official, $26/game; Natalee Luettel, Official, $26/game; Nicholas
Van Donselaar, Official, $26/game; Christian Weier, SAC Slide Attendant, $13.00/hr.; Brett Taggart,
SAC Slide Attendant, $13.00/hr.
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Wage Changes
Public Works Department: Owen Mersch, Engineering Technician/Project Manager, $2,462.30 to
$2,493.34 biweekly; Shawn Stuen, Airport Maintenance/Traffic Control Superintendent, $2,286.57 to
$2,315.38 biweekly; Parks, Recreation and City Events Department: Logan Smallwood, Weight Room
Supervisor, $13.50 to $14.00/hr.
Position Changes
Public Works Department: Melisa Smith, Transfer Station Attendant to Transfer Station Office
Specialist, $1,743.30 to $1,767.11, biweekly.
City Manager Leon submitted a written report giving an update on community projects and items of
interest.
Lucas Johnson from Banner Engineering gave a presentation on their Bridge Inspection Report.
Banner reviewed all twelve bridges and found two of these to be in poor condition (Cedar & 23rd St).
These two bridges currently have a weight restriction and are on the capital improvement plan.
Action 24-351
Moved by Commissioner Benson, seconded by Commissioner Miner, to approve the following consent
agenda items listed below. All present voted aye; motion carried, 6-0.
1. Consideration of Memorandum #24-255 with verbal corrections recommending that the City
Commission approve the renewal of Mobile Home Park Licenses for 2025.
2. Consideration of Memorandum #24-263 recommending that the City Commission approve the
renewal of applications for Private Collector of Refuse (aka Commercial collector of Solid
Waste) licenses for the 2025 annual licensing period.
3. Consideration of Memorandum #24-267 recommending that the City Commission approve the
adult oriented business license application from Zebra Club and Cockatoo Bar for the 2025
annual licensing period.
Action 24-352
This was the time and the place for the 2nd second reading and public hearing for Ordinance No. 1091
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK AND PROCEDURES
FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF CITY OF YANKTON CODE OF ORDINANCES. (Memorandum
24-256) No one was present to speak for or against the adoption of the ordinance. Moved by
Commissioner Webber, seconded by Commissioner Miner, to adopt Ordinance No. 1091. Benson,
Miner, Villanueva, Webber, Mayor Pro Tem Moser; voting “aye:” Hunhoff voted nay; motion carried,
5-1.
Action 24-353
This was the time and the place for the second reading and public hearing for Ordinance No.1086
ADOPTION OF THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE. (Memorandum 24-258) No one
was present speak for or against the adoption of the ordinance. Moved by Commissioner Webber,
seconded by Commissioner Miner, to adopt Ordinance No. 1086. All present voted aye; motion
carried, 6-0.
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Action 24-354
This was the time and the place for the second reading and public hearing for Ordinance No.1087
ADOPTION OF THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE (IRC).
(Memorandum 24-258) No one was present to speak for or against the adoption of the ordinance.
Moved by Commissioner Miner, seconded by Commissioner Webber, to adopt Ordinance No. 1087.
All present voted aye; motion carried, 6-0.
Action 24-355
This was the time and the place for the second reading and public hearing for Ordinance No.1088
ADOPTION OF THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE. (Memorandum 24-
258) No one was present to speak for or against the adoption of the ordinance. Moved by
Commissioner Webber, seconded by Commissioner Miner, to adopt Ordinance No. 1088. All present
voted aye; motion carried, 6-0.
Action 24-356
This was the time and the place for the second reading and public hearing for Ordinance No.1089
ADOPTION OF THE 2021 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE. (Memorandum 24-258) No one was
present to speak for or against the adoption of the ordinance. Moved by Commissioner Miner,
seconded by Commissioner Webber, to adopt Ordinance No. 1089. All present voted aye; motion
carried, 6-0.
Action 24-357
This was the time and the place for the second reading and public hearing for Ordinance No.1090
ADOPTION OF THE 2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE. (Memorandum 24-258) No one was
present to speak for or against the adoption of the ordinance. Moved by Commissioner Webber,
seconded by Commissioner Miner, to adopt Ordinance No. 1090. All present voted aye; motion
carried, 6-0.
Action 24-358
This was the time and the place for the second reading and public hearing for Ordinance No. 1085,
THE SECOND SUPPLEMENT TO ORDINANCE #1074, THE 2024 CITY OF YANKTON
ANNUAL BUDGET ORDINANCE. (Memorandum 24-266) No one was present to speak for or
against the adoption of the ordinance. Moved by Commissioner Webber, seconded by Commissioner
Miner, to adopt Ordinance No. 1085. All present voted aye; motion carried, 6-0.
Action 24-359
Moved by Commissioner Miner, seconded by Commissioner Benson, to approve Resolution #24-66,
the Right-Of-Way Certification, and the Utility Certification for the 2025 Application for Bridge
Improvement Grant Funds for the replacement of Structure Number 68-121-204 on Cedar Street.
(Memorandum 24-259) All present voted aye; motion carried, 6-0.
RESOLUTION #24-66
BRIDGE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
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WHEREAS, City of Yankton wishes to submit an applications for consideration of award for
the Bridge Improvement Grant Program, and;
STRUCTURE NUMBERS AND LOCATIONS:
SN 68-121-204 on Cedar Street in Yankton, SD
WHEREAS, City of Yankton agrees to pay the 50% match on the Bridge improvement Grant
funds and 100% of ineligible expenses, and;
WHEREAS, City of Yankton hereby authorizes the Bridge Improvement Grant applications
and any required funding commitments, and;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the South Dakota Department of
Transportation be and hereby is requested to accept the attached Bridge Improvement Grant
applications.
Action 24-360
Moved by Commissioner Hunhoff, seconded by Commissioner Benson, to approve Resolution #24-65.
(Memorandum 24-257) All present voted aye; motion carried, 6-0.
RESOLUTION #24-65
ADDENDUM TO SALES TAX AGREEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, SDCL permits a municipality to enter into agreements pertaining to sales tax
reimbursements, and
WHEREAS, on September 12, 2016 the Yankton Board of City Commissioners approved a
partial sales tax reimbursement agreement to help facilitate the development of a specific portion of a
retail site at 100 Douglas Avenue then known as the Big River Burrito Company owned by IHAH,
LLC located on property legally described as Lots Seven (7), Eight (8) and Nine (9), Block 1, Lower
Yankton Addition to the City of Yankton, South Dakota, and
WHEREAS, the Board of City Commissioners desires to amend said agreement to include
three locations owned by IHAH, LLC as described below:
• 1917 Broadway Avenue (formerly at 100 Douglas Avenue). Big River Burrito.
LTS 2, 3, 4, 2A, 3A, 4A, X2, X3 & X4 BLK 5 ELM'S ADDN EXC THAT PART LTS
2,2AELM'S ADDN & OF LT X2 SW4 NW4 BEGINNING @ NW CORNER OF LT 2,
THENCE EASTERLYALONG N LINE OF SAID LTS FOR 118.34' THENCE SWESTERLY
118.62' TO WEST LINE OF LT2 THENCE N6.91' TO POB
• 110 Capital Street, Boxcar Sweet Stop.
LTS 1 - 4 & LTS 11 - 13 & N2 VAC ALLEY ADJ TO LT 4 & VAC ALLEY BTWN LTS 1-
3,11 - 13 & W2 VAC ALLEY RUNNING N&S ADJ TO LT 4 & N2 VAC ALLEY
RUNNING E&WADJ TO LT 11 & W2 VAC PINE ST ADJ TO LTS 11-13 & N2 ALLEY
RUNNING E&W EXC TR ABLK 24 LOWER YANKTON
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• 100 Douglas Ave, Flippin Kitchen
LTS 7, 8, 9, EXC N50’ THEREOF BLK1, LOWER YANKTON
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City will reimburse IHAH, LLC dba as herein
described, via Yankton Thrive per the parameters set forth in the attached ADDENDUM TO SALES
TAX AGREEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT.
Action 24-361
Moved by Commissioner Webber, seconded by Commissioner Villanueva, to approve the request to
relocate the holiday tree and redesign the public space surrounding the Capitol Building with a “not to
exceed” amount of $30,000 to be expended from the BBB fund in 2025, and relocate the tree lighting
ceremony to the east side of the Capitol Building once the project is complete. (Memorandum 24-260)
All present voted aye; motion carried motion carried, 6-0.
Action 24-362
Moved by Commissioner Villanueva, seconded by Commissioner Benson, to approve the purchase of
two (2) 2025 Dodge Durango SUV’s plus installation and parts in the amount approximately
$135,639.92 for the Yankton Police Department, Patrol Division, from Broadway Motors of Yankton,
South Dakota for the same price of the state bid contract, and approve Resolution #24-67 to declare
surplus and trade in listed vehicles. (Memorandum 24-265) All present voted aye; motion carried, 6-0.
RESOLUTION #24-67
WHEREAS, SDCL 6-13-1 requires a municipality owning personal property which is no
longer necessary, useful, or suitable for municipal purposes shall, by resolution, declare it surplus and
may, by resolution, order the sale, trade, destruction or other disposals of said personal property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following personal property be
declared no longer necessary, useful, or suitable for municipal purposes and said property shall be
disposed of in accordance with SDCL 6-13-1, et sequential:
PROPERTY TO BE DECLARED SURPLUS
2019 Chevy Tahoe 1GNSKDEC7KR293592
2021 Chevy Tahoe 1GNSKLED4MR415427
Action 24-363
Moved by Commissioner Miner, seconded by Commissioner Benson, to accept the completed 8th
Street Reconstruction project and authorize the Finance Officer to issue a manual check to Masonry
Components, Inc. in the amount of $408,953.14. (Memorandum 24-264) All present voted aye; motion
carried, 6-0.
Action 24-364
Moved by Commissioner Webber, seconded by Commissioner Miner, to approve Resolution #24-68.
(Memorandum 24-268) All present voted aye; motion carried, 6-0.
RESOLUTION #24-68
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A RESOLUTION TO SET FEES CHARGED BY THE CITY
WHEREAS, the City of Yankton levies certain service charges and fees for specialized
services requested from the public; and
WHEREAS, the City’s fiscal policy is for cost recovery of all special benefit services in such a
manner that said services are not inappropriately subsidized by other taxpayers or ratepayers; and
WHEREAS, periodic adjustments need to be made to said service charges due to increased
costs of providing the services;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of City Commissioners of
Yankton, South Dakota do hereby amend and/or add the following rates charged by the City of
Yankton to become effective January 1, 2025:
AIRPORT:
Courtesy Van No charge
Deicing No charge
Delinquent Fee 1% of past due amount
Fuel: 100LL & JetA Determined by
City Manager’s designee
Gate Card Deposit $10/card
Hangar Keys $5/key
Overnight Fee No charge
Parking Fee No charge
Supplies – Oil Determined by
City Manager’s designee
Tie Down Fee No charge
CITYWIDE:
For quasi-judicial functions
City Commission Special Meeting Request $500.00
For requests outside of normal departmental policies/procedures
Copy fee - 8.5 x 11 Black $0.10/page incl. tax
Copy fee - 8.5 x 11 Color $0.25/page incl. tax
Copy fee - 8.5 x 14 Large Black $0.25/page incl. tax
Copy fee - 8.5 x 14 Large Color $0.50/page incl. tax
Research Fee Per hour based on
personnel's wage
NSF ACH/Bank Draft Fee $20.00
NSF Bad Check Fee $20.00
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:
Code Enforcement Abatement: Admin Fee $20.00
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Permit Delinquent Fee 1% of past due amount
Building Permit Residential Valuation Table:
Finished habitable space $91.29 per square foot
Basements (unfinished) $22.82 per square foot
Garages $30.00 per square foot
Decks $25.00 per square foot
Enclosed porches/3 season rooms $30.00 per square foot
Multi-family up to/including 8 units $75.00 per square foot
POLICE:
Police Report – Incident $5 for 1st page
$2 per additional page
Police Report - Traffic Accident $5 for 1st page
$2 per additional page
Extra Research Fee Per hour based on
personnel's wage
UTILITIES:
Extra Household Garbage Disposal Ticket $1.50/tag plus tax
TRANSFER STATION:
Delinquent Fee/Finance Charge 1% of past due amount
.
Commissioner Webber, introduced and Mayor Pro Tem Moser read the title of Ordinance No. 1092
AN ORDINANCE GOVERNING LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT IN AREAS AT RISK OF
FLOODING AS MANDATED BY THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY,
and set the date of the second reading and public hearing as January 13, 2025.
Action 24-365
Moved by Commissioner Villanueva, seconded by Commissioner Miner, to adjourn at 8:06 p.m. All
present voted aye; motion carried, 6-0.
______________________________________
Mason Schramm, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Lisa Yardley, Finance Officer
Published on December 19th, 2024
Agenda
Mission Statement
To provide exemplary experiences, services
& spaces that create opportunities for
everyone to learn, engage and thrive.
YANKTON BOARD OF CITY COMMISSIONERS
Regular City Commission Meeting beginning at 7:00 P.M.
Monday, December 9, 2024
City of Yankton Community Meeting Room
Located at the Career Manufacturing Technical Education Academy
formerly known as Technical Education Center • 1200 W. 21st Street • Room 114
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I. ROUTINE BUSINESS
1. Roll Call
2. Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting of November 25, 2024
Attachment I-2
3. Schedule of Bills
Attachment I-3
4. City Manager’s Report
Attachment I-4
5. Public Appearances
- Banner Engineering Bridge Inspection Report
Public appearances is a time for persons to address the City Commission on items not listed on
the agenda. No action may be taken on a matter raised under this item of the agenda until the
matter itself has been specifically included on an agenda as an item upon which action will be
taken. Each person has up to three minutes to speak. Comments made during the Public
Appearance Comment period of the agenda may be on any subject. There shall be no personal
attacks against the Mayor, members of the City Commission, City Staff, or any other individual.
II. CONSENT ITEMS
Matters appearing on the Consent Agenda are expected to be non-controversial and will be
acted upon by the City Commission at one time, without discussion. Approval constitutes
following the recommendation of the City Manager on each item.
1. Mobile Home Park License Renewals
Consideration of Memorandum #24-255 recommending that the City Commission
approve the renewal of Mobile Home Park Licenses for 2025.
Attachment II-1
2. Renewal of Private Collector of Refuse Licenses for 2025
Consideration of Memorandum #24-263 recommending that the City Commission
approve the renewal of applications for Private Collector of Refuse (aka Commercial
collector of Solid Waste) licenses for the 2025 annual licensing period.
Attachment II-2
3. Adult Oriented Business License Application for 2025
Consideration of Memorandum #24-267 recommending that the City Commission
approve the adult oriented business license application from Zebra Club and Cockatoo
Bar for the 2025 annual licensing period.
Attachment II-3
III. OLD BUSINESS
Old business includes items that have previously appeared on the City Commission’s agenda
and require further consideration or action by the board.
1. 2nd Second Reading and Public Hearing for Chapter 2 Code of Ordinances
Consideration of Memorandum #24-256, the second reading and public hearing of
recommended amendments to Chapter 2 of the City of Yankton Administrative Code as
outlined in Ordinance #1091.
Attachment III-1
2. Second Reading and Public Hearing for Building Code Ordinances
Consideration of Memorandum #24-258, the second reading and public hearing of
recommended revisions to building code Ordinances 1086, 1087, 1088, 1089 and 1090.
Attachment III-2
3. Second Reading and Public Hearing of Ordinance #1085 (Amending the
2024 Annual Appropriation Ordinance)
Consideration of Memorandum #24-266, the Second Reading and Public Hearing of
Ordinance #1085, the second supplement to Ordinance #1074, the 2024 City of Yankton
annual budget Ordinance, and adopt said Ordinance.
Attachment III-3
Adoption of an ordinance is typically a two-meeting process. At the first meeting, an ordinance
is introduced, and the first reading is held. During the second meeting, the ordinance is
discussed by the commission and the public and then considered for adoption.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
New business items are those that have not been discussed by the Commission previously.
1. Bridge Improvement Grant Submission Authorization
Consideration of Memorandum #24-259 recommending that the City Commission
approve Resolution #24-66 (2025 Bridge Improvement Grant Program Resolution
Authorizing Submission of Applications), the Right-Of-Way Certification, and the Utility
Certification for the 2025 Application for Bridge Improvement Grant Funds for the
replacement of Structure Number 68-121-204 on Cedar Street.
Attachment IV-1
2. Addendum to Sales Tax Agreement and Development Agreement
Consideration of Memorandum #24-257 regarding Resolution #24-65, an Addendum to
the Sales Tax Agreement and Development Agreement between the City of Yankton,
Yankton Thrive and IHAH, LLC.
Attachment IV-2
3. Capitol Building Improvements/Holiday Tree
Consideration of Memorandum #24-260 recommending that the City Commission
approve the request to relocate the holiday tree and redesign the public space surrounding
the Capitol Building with a “not to exceed” amount of $30,000 to be expended from the
BBB fund in 2025, and relocate the tree lighting ceremony to the east side of the Capitol
Building once the project is complete.
Attachment IV-3
4. Patrol Vehicle Cars Purchase/Replacement
Consideration of Memorandum #24-265 recommending that the City Commission
approve Memorandum #24-265 for the purchase of two (2) 2025 Dodge Durango SUV’s
plus installation and parts in the amount of approximately $135,639.92 for the Yankton
Police Department, Patrol Division, from Broadway Motors of Yankton, South Dakota
for the same price of the state bid contract, and approve Resolution #24-67 to declare
surplus and trade in listed vehicles.
Attachment IV-4
5. 8 Street from Burleigh Street to Ferdig Street Close Out
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Consideration of Memorandum #24-264 recommending that the City Commission accept
the completed 8th Street Reconstruction project and authorize the Finance Officer to issue
a manual check to Masonry Components, Inc. in the amount of $408,953.14.
Attachment IV-5
6. Fee Schedule Resolution
Consideration of Memorandum #24-268 recommending that the City Commission
approve Resolution #24-68 to set fees charged by the City of Yankton as presented.
Attachment IV-6
7. Introduction, First Reading, and Establish Public Hearing for Floodplain
Development Ordinance
Consideration of Memorandum #24-261 recommending that the City Commission
conduct the Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance #1092 (an update of floodplain
development regulations and adoption of revised maps), and establish January 13, 2025
as the date for a Second Reading and Public Hearing to consider said Ordinance.
Attachment IV-7
V. OTHER BUSINESS
Other business is a time for City Commissioners to address the commission regarding matters not
on the agenda. These items will not be deliberated by the governing body and will not be acted
upon at this time. Items mentioned may be added to a future City Commission meeting or work
session for deliberation or action.
VI. ADJOURN THE MEETING OF DECEMBER 9, 2024
The City of Yankton Community Meeting Room is accessible to everyone. If you have any
additional accommodation requirements, please call 668-5221.
Should you have any reason to believe an open meetings law has been violated please contact
the Open Meetings Commission at the South Dakota Office of the Attorney General at: 1302 E. Hwy
14, Suite 1, Pierre, SD 57501-8501 or by phone at 605-773-3215.
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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
www.cityofyankton.org VOL. 59 NUMBER 22
Commission Information Memorandum
The Yankton City Commission meeting on Monday, December 9, 2024 will begin at 7:00 pm.
Non-Agenda Items of Interest
1) Finance Department Update
The 2025 holiday recycling calendar is planned to be mailed with our December 17th utility bills.
Copies of the calendar are available now at the Finance Office.
The Finance Office continues to work on licenses that will renew for January 1, 2025.
Finance received notice from the Yankton County Auditor that the City’s allowable 2025 tax levy is
$3,360,856 (compared to $3,225,337 in 2024). The approved Budget Ordinance 1083 requested
$3,354,350 in Section VI-Tax Levy. This extra $6,506 in revenue is still able to be obtained and we
have requested for the County Auditor to levy the full total allowable amount.
Please see the enclosed Finance Monthly Report for November 2024.
2) Human Resources & Employee Engagement Department Update
The position of Transfer Station Attendant closed on Sunday, November 24. Interviews are scheduled
and a recommendation for hire will be forthcoming.
We are currently accepting applications for the position of Water Distribution/Wastewater Collection
Operation Specialist in our Environmental Services Department. Applications will be accepted until
filled.
Well 365’s December presentation will focus on Tips to Keep Your New Year’s Resolution. The goal
of the presentation is to help employees get started in the right direction of good habits for 2025.
December’s wellness challenge is underway. Employees are challenged to get 60 minutes of exercise
each day for 20 days this month. Employees are asked to submit their log at the end of the month to be
entered into a drawing for a prize.
The gingerbread house decorating contest was held on December 5. Teams from different departments
competed for bragging rights for the best house.
The City of Yankton Employee Christmas party was held on December 6 at Meridian Venue. A BIG
thanks to Meridian Venue, Counterfeit Catering, Mojo’s Bar, and to our emcee Jeff Erickson for
making the party a success.
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3) Parks & Recreation Department Update
An update on the various activities in the Parks & Recreation Department is included in this packet.
4) Police Department Update
On November 26, a total of 28 first responders from around the state, including some from YPD,
attended training on peer support and critical incident stress management. This training was to teach
first responder leaders on how to recognize signs that staff members are struggling to deal with
incidents they respond to. This mental health session was paid for by the department and reimbursed
by the State’s Heroes Wellness Grant.
Chief Foote, Sheriff Crissey, and State’s Attorney Larson sent a letter to vape shops in Yankton to
prevent them from selling THC products. Those shops had until December 1 to get the products off
their shelves, otherwise YPD will charge fines.
YPD provided extra traffic control at the Holiday Festival of Lights on December 5. Officers also had
a float in the parade in which they displayed a cardboard replica of the Meridian Bridge. Children of
some of the officers rode on the float, driving mini ride-on police cars.
5) Public Works Department Update
Street Department crews are routing and crack filling joints on the asphalt streets throughout town.
Crews are also hauling grass and leaves from grass pile to the compost pad at the Transfer Station.
The street sweepers are also in operation with the mild weather.
Christmas Day Holiday Garbage & Recycling Collection Schedule: There will be no solid waste
collection on Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday, December 25th, due to the Christmas holiday.
All Monday and Tuesday routes will be collected on Monday, December 23rd, and all Wednesday and
Thursday routes will be collected on Thursday, December 26th. All other routes will be collected as
scheduled. The Transfer Station will be open shortened hours, from 8:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on
December 24th, and closed on Wednesday, December 25th.
The City of Yankton reminds residents that wrapping paper, holiday cards, styrofoam, and packing
peanuts cannot be placed in the recycle cart for pickup. Wrapping paper and cards most often have
glitter or other decorative objects that are not recyclable. If any of these items are with your recycling,
they will not be picked up. The above items need to be placed in your regular garbage. The City of
Yankton thanks the residents for their cooperation.
New Year’s Day Holiday Garbage & Recycling Collection Schedule: There will be no solid waste
collection on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, due to the New Year’s holiday. All Tuesday and
Wednesday routes will be collected on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. All other routes will be collected
as scheduled. The Transfer Station will be closed on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.
The City of Yankton will have a one-time pickup of live Christmas trees on Monday, January 6th,
2025. The City is asking Yankton residents to place live Christmas trees by the front curb no
later than 7:00 A.M. on Monday, January 6th, 2025, as there will be no live Christmas tree pick
up in alleys. In addition, there will be a live Christmas tree drop-off point for Yankton residents at the
after-hours yard waste location at the east gate of the Transfer Station. Live Christmas trees can also
be taken to the Yankton Transfer Station during regular business hours of Monday through Friday
from 8:00 A.M. to 3:45 P.M., and on Saturday from 8:00 A.M. to 11:45 A.M.
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2024 Projects: Other than some minor unfinished items and/or warranty work, the 2024 street
projects are complete. It was another successful year for street projects, and staff are pleased to have
completed them before the winter season hit.
2025 Projects: The engineering department has transitioned into the 2025 projects. Staff have been
working on design, as time allowed, as the 2024 projects were finishing up. It looks like the 2025
season will be as active as the 2024 season.
6) Community & Economic Development Department Update
The Event Central announcement at the last meeting is a good reminder about the public private
partnerships and confidentiality needed to help make projects happen. Staff periodically gets requests
from private citizens and the media about our knowledge of new businesses coming to town or new
private project development. The Community Development Department, Finance Office or City
Manager’s Office will only provide the information or name of the business if we have documentation
such as a permit issuance on file. This is sometimes awkward because businesses have applied for
permits prior to their announcement to the public. However, we provide the information because it is a
“public record” at that point.
The issue becomes even more sensitive when there is a request about something staff may have
knowledge of, but there have not been any written requests for permits or City services. In those
instances, we do not disclose anything. This sometimes leads to situations where the general public
may end up having knowledge of a new business coming to town and we ethically can’t discuss it, if
asked. We will continue to be respectful of the confidentiality of new business prospects interested in
the community even if it means “word on the street” may be ahead of the staff’s ability to publicly
discuss any details. It is important for the private sector to have confidence in our ability to play the
appropriate guidance and support role. It would not be appropriate for us to make initial
announcements about private sector business investments.
7) Library Update
“Books Are Just the Beginning” is the slogan we work with in all we do. We check out about 11,000
books each month in a variety of formats including digitally. That is truly just the beginning. This year
we will have offered over 500 programs with more than 10,000 attendees. Our partners, such as the
South Dakota Humanities Council, Parks and Rec, the Mead Museum, Yankton Area Arts, and our
Friends of YCL, have made all of these possible. We are already hard at work planning more great
offerings in 2025.
We will wrap up 2024 with a full event calendar with offerings for all ages. During the holiday school
break we will offer BINGO for a Book, Board Games, Craft Buffet and our third annual Noon Year’s
Eve Party. As always, check our Facebook page for the latest info on more fun events, book
recommendations, and all things library related!
8) Fire Department Update
On November 24, the fire department responded to a structure fire in the trailer courts at 2800
Broadway Avenue. Initial units arrived to find a single-wide trailer on fire and one person
unaccounted for. Volunteers performed an aggressive search and fire attack, bringing the fire under
control in about 30 minutes. Fortunately, no occupants were inside, but unfortunately, a cat perished
in the fire. Strong north winds and heavy contents inside and outside the structure made firefighting a
challenge. The Vermillion Fire Department assisted with the investigation as part of an initiative to
share resources and develop beneficial relationships for the citizens of both cities.
The fire department received 50 smoke detectors via a grant from the South Dakota Department of
Public Safety. These detectors will be distributed throughout the year. The occupant of the 2800
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Broadway fire mentioned above did not have a working smoke detector in his home. The department
is developing strategies to ensure every person in the City is protected by at least one working smoke
detector.
Deputy Chief Prendable will attend a class in Sioux Falls this week on sprinkler and fire alarm
acceptance testing. This training falls within the scope of his Fire Marshal duties and aims to enhance
the department's capabilities in these areas.
9) Information & Technology Services Department Update
We have updated digital copiers to new machines at City Hall, Finance, Police and Summit Activities
Center. We are continuing to have issues with BluePeak services at the Summit Activities Center.
The phone and internet issues appear to be resolved but we are having issues with the cable television
services. We will continue to work with them to get the issues resolved.
911 stats for November are incomplete. Due to a logging issue with the software, we are missing
about ten days of call data for November. Call volume will appear dramatically lower but in looking
at individual station logs it appears consistent with monthly totals.
10) Environmental Services Department Update
The wastewater project continues to move forward. Excavation for the new basin is complete. John
T. Jones has completed some of the concrete base for the new basin. The excavation also revealed
some debris under the existing basins. The new operation will require roughly 20% more volume of
product to be stored in the existing basins. With the additional volume and weight, the structural
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engineers are not able to confidently design a footing for the existing basins without more information
on the amount debris under the existing basin. The contractor will have to expose the subgrade below
the entire south wall of the existing basin to determine the extent of the debris. At some point each
basin will have to be taken out of service to reduce the weight, and excavation and debris removed
from under each basin. At that time structural engineers will be able to determine the type and depth
of footing that will need to be added.
The contractor set up a well pump in the well at Westside Park. The well was originally a free
flowing well but has not flowed consistently for many years. The original well had a solid casing
down until it hit shale or bedrock. From that point on, the well was not cased. Over time, the portion
of the well below the shale had begun to collapse. The material is a very fine sandstone that allows
only a minimum amount of water to flow compared to a coarse sand or gravel formation. A well
screen was installed to prevent the bottom portion of the well from completely collapsing. Because
the sandstone particles are very small, the well screen is very fine screen to hold the materials back.
The fine material and fine well screen do increase the potential for material to plug the well screen.
Because of the high potential for plugging, it is important to keep flow rates as low as possible to
maintain the life of the well.
11) Monthly reports
The Building, Salary and Yankton Police Department monthly reports are included for your review.
Have an enjoyable weekend and do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about these or
other issues. If you will not be able to attend the Commission meeting on Monday, please inform my
office.
Sincerely,
Amy Leon
City Manager
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