COUNCIL MINUTES
CITY OF PARKER REGULAR MEETING
Monday, December 9, 2013
The Parker City Council met in regular session on Monday, December 9, 2013in the council room of City Hall. Members
present: Council members: Patten, Mark, Berens, Hammond, Friese, and Mayor Nelson. Absent: Sattler. Other persons
attending:Finance Officer Duchscher, Mike Jorgensen, Sarah Ebeling and Drew Duncan. Mayor Nelson
declared a quorum present and calledthe meetingtoorder at7:00p.m.
All action in following minutes carried by unanimous vote unless otherwise stated.
14.12Motion by Berens, seconded byHammond to approve the minutes of the November 11, 2013meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried.
14.13Motion by Mark, seconded by Friese to approve the Decemberclaims as presented. Motion carried.
Novembersalaries. General Fund: $17,282.98. Enterprise Funds: $8,912.77. Total salaries: $26,195.75.
Ambulance Financial Report for October 2013 was presented and recorded.
ORDINANCE NO. 14.02
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PARKER, SD, AMENDING THE REVISED ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PARKER, SD, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 3.04, DISTRICT REGULATIONS, SECTION 3.04.05, DISTRICT REGULATIONS ESTABLISHED.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF PARKER, SD:
Section 1. That Section 3.04.05, R-1: Residential District, Minimum Yard Requirements, of the Zoning Ordinance of Parker, SD, is hereby amended to read as follows:
MINIMUM YARD REQUIREMENTS*
Front: 25 feet
Side: 5 feet (detached)
0 feet (attached)
5 feet for end unit of attached structures
Rear: 5 feet
* Along an improved block, where one or more structures already exist along the same side of a street, the yard requirements shall be the average of the front yards existing along said block. Notwithstanding the above provision, in no case shall the front yard be less than 15 feet.
Adopted this 9th day of December 2013
Mayor
ATTEST:
Finance Officer
First Reading: November 11, 2013
Second Reading & Adoption: December 9, 2013
Publication: December 26, 2013
Effective Date: January 15, 2014
Published once at the approximate cost of ______.
14.14Motion by Friese, seconded by Hammond to approve the preceding resolution as presented. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 14.03
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND SUBMITTAL OF THE APPLICATION, AND DESIGNATING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE TO CERTIFY AND SIGN PAYMENT REQUESTS.
WHEREAS, the City of Parker (the “City”) has determined it is necessary to proceed with improvements to its Sanitary Sewer System, including but not limited to the Force Main Lift Station Improvements (the “Project”);
WHEREAS, the City has determined that financial assistance will be necessary to undertake the Project and an application for financial assistance to the South Dakota Board of Water and Natural Resources (the “Board”) will be prepared; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to designate an authorized representative to execute and submit the Application on behalf of the City and to certify and sign payment requests in the event financial assistance is awarded for the Project.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City as follows:
1. The City hereby approves the submission of an Application for financial assistance in an amount not to exceed $100,000 to the South Dakota Board of Water and Natural Resources for the Project.
2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the Application and submit it to the South Dakota Board of Water and Natural Resources, and to execute and deliver such other documents and perform all acts necessary to effectuate the Application for financial assistance.
3. The Mayor is hereby designated as the authorized representative of the City to do all things on its behalf to certify and sign payment requests in the event financial assistance is awarded for the Project.
Adopted at the City of Parker, South Dakota, this 9th day of December 2013.
APPROVED:
Mayor, City of Parker
Attest: ______
City Finance Officer
14.15Motion by Mark, seconded by Patten to approve the preceding resolution as presented. Motion carried.
14.16Motion by Hammond, seconded by Berens to approve the following 2014 liquor license renewals:
Kelley’s Bar, Inc. dba Kelley’s Bar. Stern Oil Co dba Prairie Pumper. Jones’ Food Center of Parker LTD, dba Jones’ FoodCenter. Paul Reynolds dba Kerner’s Tavern, G Brad Eggebraaten dba Puzzled, Inc. Motion carried.
14.17Motion by Mark, seconded by Berens to approve participation in the Heartland Power District’s Large Load Incentive Program and authorize Mayor Nelson signing of said contract. Motion carried.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS: Public Works:
Street Superintendent Jorgensen discussed with council that Mayor Nelson saw a broom attachment for a skid loader that is available at Wieman Auction.
14.15Motion by Patten, seconded by Mark to authorize bidding of broom attachment at the Wieman Auction on Wednesday, December 11, 2013. Purchase price no greater than $3000.00. Payment of equipment is authorized by council. Motion carried.
Duchscher stated that a mass mailing is ready for distribution to Parker residents if they would like to sign up for emergency alerts via cell phone text messages. There has been citizen interest in a dog park. Council discussed the possibility of creating a small fenced area on city property located between the basketball court and skateboard park on Kimball Street. Council felt this could be a nice addition to the area. This may be available by this summer for use.
Water Superintendent Friman is working on repairing non-working water meters and upgrading old meters as well.
Legal Report: Drew Duncan reviewed various legal issues. Duncan reminded council he is in Pierre during the legislative session.
Law Enforcement Report: Council person Berens asked if council members are able to inquire about investigative issues. Duncan addressed the council that no, investigations are not available for public information.
Council Concerns: Mayor Nelson relayed to council the Parker Ambulance is looking at purchasing a hydraulic cot that would be beneficial for transporting patients. Ambulance funds through their fund raising will be used to purchase this equipment. Duchscher also noted that the funds used for this purchase will show the community how the ambulance fund raising efforts have been used for a worth while piece of equipment.
14.16Motion by Patten, seconded by Mark to authorize Mayor Nelson to sign any funding application for the equipment on behalf of the Parker Ambulance. Motion carried.
14.17Motion by Mark, seconded by Hammond to go into Executive Session at 7:58 pm for the purpose of discussing marketing strategies according to SDCL 1-25-2. Motion carried.
Mayor Nelson declared out of Executive Session at 8:33 pm.
14.18Motion by Hammond, seconded by Mark to adjourn at 8:34 pm.
Ron Nelson, Mayor Jeanne Duchscher, Finance Officer