City Council

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Agenda — 43 items

1. 1 The City of Brookings is committed to providing a high quality of life for its citizens and fostering a diverse economic base through innovative thinking, strategic planning, and proactive, fiscally responsible municipal management.
2. 6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
3. 1. Call to Order / Pledge of Allegiance.
4. 2. Record of Council Attendance.
5. 3. Action to approve the agenda. approved Pass
6. 4. Open Forum.
7. 5. Consent Agenda:
8. 5.A. Action to approve City Council meeting minutes. ID 25-0187 approved Pass
9. 8 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved Pass
10. 5.B. Action on various Volunteer Board appointments. ID 25-0071 approved Pass
11. 5.C. Action on Resolution 25-044, a Resolution declaring surplus property for the City of Brookings. RES 25-044 approved Pass
12. 5.D. Action on Temporary Alcohol / Special Event Alcoholic Beverage Licenses from existing alcohol license holders. ID 25-0194 approved Pass
13. 6. Presentations/Reports:
14. 6.A. Proclamation and Recognition of City Attorney Steve Britzman. ID 25-0191 presented
15. 6.B. Report: SDSU Student Association. ID 25-0188 presented
16. 6.C. Update: Economic Merger ID 25-0195 presented
17. 6.D. Report: Edgebrook Golf Course Water Sourcing. ID 25-0197 presented
18. 7. Contracts/Change Orders:
19. 7.A. Action on Resolution 25-034, a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Sign a Bid Award and Grant Documents for Brookings Airport Hangar Taxilane Extension Construction Project, AIP #3-46-0005-040-2025, contingent on FAA funding. RES 25-034 approved Pass
20. 7.B. Action on Resolution 25-038, a Resolution Awarding Bids on Project 2025-07STI, Freight on Board Asphalt Material. RES 25-038 approved Pass
21. 7.C. Action on Resolution 25-039, a Resolution Awarding Bids on 2025-08STI Asphalt Maintenance Project. RES 25-039 approved Pass
22. 8. Ordinance First Readings:
23. 8.A. Second Reading and Action on Ordinance 25-012, an Ordinance amending Article III of Chapter 34 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Brookings, and pertaining to the International Fire Code. ORD 25-012 read into the record
24. 9. Public Hearings and Second Readings:
25. 9.A. Public Hearing and Action on Resolution 25-041, a Resolution to Annex Lots 1 and 2 in Clark 2nd Addition in the Southwest Quarter of Section 20, Township 110, Range 49 in Brookings County, South Dakota. RES 25-041 approved Pass
26. 9.B. Public Hearing and Action on Resolution 25-042, a Resolution to Amend the 2040 Comprehensive Plan’s Future Land Use Map. RES 25-042 approved Pass
27. 9.C. Public Hearing and Action on a Commercial Corridor Design Review Overlay District Site Plan for 600 Main Avenue. ID 25-0182 approved Pass
28. 9.D. Second Reading and Action on Ordinance 25-011, an Ordinance amending Chapter 6, Article I, Section 6-8 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Brookings pertaining to Sidewalk Café Alcoholic Beverage Sales and Consumption Guidelines. ORD 25-011 approved Pass
29. 10. Other Business:
30. 10.A. Action on a Revised Preliminary Plat for Lots 2-3 in Block 2 and Block 3 of Reserve Fourth Addition. ID 25-0183 approved Pass
31. 10.B. Action on Resolution 25-029, a Resolution Amending the Capital Improvement Fee for Edgebrook Golf Course. RES 25-029 approved Pass
32. 10.C. Action on Resolution 25-030, a Resolution of Intent to Lease Real Property to Ryan Companies US, Inc. RES 25-030 approved Pass
33. 10.D. Action on Resolution 25-043, a Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of the Fifth Street Gym Property by the City of Brookings from Brookings School District #5-1. RES 25-043 approved Pass
34. 10.E. Action on authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Agreement for City Attorney Services. ID 25-0192 approved Pass
35. 10.F. Action to appoint City Council Member, effective 5/01/2025-4/30/2026. ID 25-0173 approved Pass
36. 11. City of Brookings Progress Report. ID 25-0189 presented
37. 12. City Council member introduction of topics for future discussion.
38. 13. Adjourn. approved Pass
39. 38 Brookings City Council: Oepke G.Niemeyer, Mayor; Nick Wendell, Deputy Mayor Council Members Wayne Avery, Holly Tilton Byrne, Bonny Specker, Brianna Doran, VACANT
40. 39 Brookings City Council Staff: Paul M. Briseno, City Manager Steven Britzman, City Attorney Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
41. 40 Public Comment is limited to a maximum of three minutes per person. Individuals will give their name and city of residence for the record. Public Comment may be submitted prior to the meeting by the following means: 1) Email comments to the City Clerk (cityclerk@cityofbrookings-sd.gov), or 2) participate remotely. Comments provided will become part of the official record and subject to review by all parties and the public. The comments and views expressed by the public are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the City of Brookings or City Council.
42. 41 Meetings are broadcast live and recorded. Go to www.cityofbrookings-sd.gov for more information. Government Channel Rebroadcast Schedule: Wednesday 1:00 pm / Thursday 7:00 pm / Friday 9:00 pm / Saturday 1:00 pm (Swiftel Channel 20 / MediaCom Channel 9)
43. 42 Upon request, accommodations for meetings will be provided for persons with disabilities. Please contact the City ADA Coordinator at (605) 692-6281 at least three (3) business days in advance of the meeting.

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