APPROVED MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE DELL RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
ON TUESDAY, September 8, 2009 AT 7:30 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fiegen at 7:30 p.m.
Council Members Present: Mayor Fiegen, Downs, Grovenburg, Paul, Probst, Sommerfeld, Testerman, Wiebenga, and Woolf.
Staff Present: City Administrator Martin, City Finance Officer Kerzman, City Attorney Hammer, Building Official Angerhofer
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Minutes
A. August 3, 2009 – Regular Meeting
Motion by Sommerfeld to approve minutes. Seconded by Downs. Motion carried, 8-0.
IV. Visitors to Be Heard
None
V. PUBLIC HEARING
A. 2nd Reading, Ordinance #728, Rezoning Portions of Blocks 7 & 9, Timber Ridge Addition from A-1 (Agricultural) to R-1 (Residential) –
Motion by Probst to approve Ordinance #728 as follows:
ORDINANCE 728
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DELL RAPIDS, SOUTH DAKOTA, PROVIDING THAT THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELL RAPIDS, SOUTH DAKOTA, BE AMENDED BY ADDING A SECTION TO BE NUMBERED 1215 PROVIDING THAT THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED BELOW BE REZONED.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF DELL RAPIDS, SOUTH DAKOTA:
Section 1. That the Revised Ordinances of the City of Dell Rapids, South Dakota, be amended by adding a section to be numbered Section 1215, to read as follows:
“Section 1215. That the following described real property located within the zoning jurisdiction of the City of Dell Rapids, South Dakota, is hereby rezoned from A-1, Agricultural, to R-1, Single Family Residential:
Lots 6, 7, and 8 in Block 7 and Lots 8, 9, and 10 in Block 9 of Timber Ridge Addition to the City of Dell Rapids, Minnehaha County, South Dakota.”
Section 2. That the Official Zoning Map of the City of Dell Rapids, South Dakota, as amended by Ordinance No. 369, be changed accordingly.
Dated at Dell Rapids, South Dakota this 8th day of September, 2009.
FOR THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE
CITY OF DELL RAPIDS, SOUTH DAKOTA
By ______
Scott Fiegen, Mayor
ATTEST:
By ______
LeAnn Kerzman, Finance Officer
Seconded by Testerman. Mayor Fiegen requested a roll-call vote. Ordinance #728 approved, 8-0, on a roll-call vote.
B. 1st Reading, Ordinance #729, 2010 Appropriations Ordinance for the City of Dell Rapids – The 1st Reading was deferred so that the City Council could hear annual requests for funding from community organizations under New Business. When Mayor Fiegen returned to Ordinance #729, City administrator Martin introduced proposed expenditures and expected revenues for the City’s fiscal year 2010, which starts January 1. After City Council discussion, the General Fund expenditure for 2010 was adjusted upon 1st Reading to $2,711,537. This expenditure includes a one-time infusion of $826,000 for bike trail funding provided by grants and local donations.
The City Council discussed a more ambitious program of street repair and improvements as a significant change in the General Fund. The Council also discussed the present rate structure for Water and Wastewater utilities to anticipate increasing costs from water and power providers.
Motion by Probst to approve 1st Reading of Ordinance #729. Seconded by Testerman. 1st Reading approved, 8-0.
VII. OLD BUSINESS
None
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Approve Payment Request, Lift Station Project – Lance Mayer of DGR Engineering reviewed progress on the Forced Main and Lift Station project. Mayer reported that Kempf Construction has completed 38% of the project and requests a payment of $314,906.61. Mayer also reported that the asphalt overlay on Fairway Drive will start Sept. 21, with completion scheduled for Oct. 16.
Motion by Woolf to approve the pay request. Seconded by Paul. Motion carried, 8-0.
B. Approve Purchase, 2009 Pumper Truck, Volunteer Fire Department – Chief Doug Geraets and Treasurer Denny Fossum were available to receive questions or concerns about the purchase of a 2009 Spartan Centurian 1500 GPM pumper truck for $249,936. The price quote from Central States Fire Apparatus in Lyons, SD, was the lowest bid. The City’s contribution to this purchase is $20,000 budgeted annually. The fire department is funding the purchase through the prior sale of two surplus trucks plus $70,000 from its equipment fund.
Motion by Woolf to approve purchase. Seconded by Probst. Motion carried, 8-0.
C. Outdoor Event Permit Request, Tractor Pull – Scott Jensen is hosting a Tractor Pull on the Old Dutch Inn grounds Sept. 19 and has applied for an Outdoor Event Permit. Council member Paul asked if this is an Association event. Mr. Jensen stated that he is sponsoring the event but has planned the usual security measures observed for an Association event.
Motion by Paul to approve the permit. Seconded by Woolf. Motion carried, 8-0.
- 2010 City Contribution Requests, Dell Rapids Civic Organizations – Mayor Fiegen recognized Community Ambulance, the Chamber of Commerce, Community Haven, the Senior Citizens Center, and the Dell Rapids Museum. These groups have traditionally received annual contributions from the City. Community Ambulance noted cuts in County funding of $10,000 for 2009 and an additional $10,000 cut planned for 2010. The Council discussed the merits of a request to increase funding by $20,000 for the Ambulance. All other groups requested no increase in funding.
No action was taken.
VII. City Administrator Report
· Martin reviewed the City staff’s interpretation of the building code regarding re-shingling of roofs. Over 45 permits have been filed by contractors and home owners. City code mandates a permit for improvements or repairs exceeding $1,000.
· In conjunction with the 1.6 mile bike trail project along the Dells Channel next year, the City staff has been having favorable discussions with property owners about potential future use of this area for nature recreation activities from the Big Sioux to the Dells Channel overlook.
· A fund-raiser for the Carnegie Public Library will be held at the Grand Opera House October 17 at 7 p.m. Fiddler Nelson, a string band, will perform. Tickets are $20. Carrie Testerman is the Council’s representative to the Library Board.
IX. Claims Payable
Motion by Downs to approve the Claims as follows:
Claims - September 8, 2009VENDOR
A-Ox Welding Supply / cylinder rental / 19.84
Argus Leader / publishing / 307.34
AT&T / toll / 41.22
Baker & Taylor Books / books / 163.86
Beal Distributing / Aug Malt / 23,170.22
Book Page / Laser labels / 75.90
Bunkers Oil / fuel / 3,911.50
Cardmember Service / office furniture / 128.70
City of Sioux Falls / water testing / 165.00
Concrete Materials / asphalt / 4,718.00
County Fair / pool concessions / 9.98
Dakota Beverage / Aug Malt / 18,016.27
Decker, Randy / clothing allowance / 200.00
Dell Rapids Baseball Assoc / 2009 annual support / 10,000.00
Dell Rapids Coop Grain / seed/chemical / 1,655.59
Central States / down payment on truck / 60,000.00
Dell Rapids Lumber / demolition hammer / 48.99
DR True Value / cleaning supplies / 319.53
Dells Electric / picnic shelter breakers / 200.99
Dells Farm & Tire / tire repair / 47.00
Denny's Electric / photo eye on pool light / 71.95
DGR Engineering / lift station, trail planning / 11,473.05
Diamond Vogel Paints / street paint/beads / 1,256.09
Dressen Custom Trailers / parts / 29.76
Gale Group / Books / 160.98
GoldenWest / telecommunications / 827.45
Hawkins / chemicals / 1,575.94
Hoffman Sanitation / Aug Trash Hauling / 60.00
ICAP / transit bus / 1,954.61
Ingram / books / 135.08
Integrated Business Solutions / computer support / 712.50
Johnson Brothers / August Liquor / 9,567.72
Kempf Construction / Pay Request #1 / 314,906.61
LG Everist / crushed quartzite / 1,119.45
Marco / copier usage / 100.00
MC&R Pools / check valve/screen/labor / 110.38
Micromarketing / CD's / 252.35
MidAmerican Energy / natural gas / 54.31
Midwest Alarm / repair transformer / 87.60
Minnehaha Community Water / August water / 10,660.86
NAPA / clamp/flex tubing / 29.54
Quality Concrete / sidewalk-3rd & Iowa / 1,275.00
Republic National / Aug Liquor / 8,281.91
SD Dept of Revenue / water samples / 364.00
SD Dept of Transportation / annual billboard licenses / 24.00
SD Municipal League / 2-Muni Official Handbooks / 120.00
S E H / library engineering / 96.44
Sioux Falls Networks / computer support / 146.00
Stan Houston Equip / 17 cones / 143.65
USPS / August water bills / 467.95
Valley Nat'l Gases / tank rental / 19.22
Verizon Wireless / cellular bill / 190.04
Xcel Energy / street lighting/electricity / 4,167.56
$ 493,641.93
Seconded by Sommerfeld. Motion carried, 8-0.
IX. Adjourn
Motion by Downs to adjourn. Seconded by Paul. Motion carried, 8-0.
9:36 p.m.
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LeAnn Kerzman Scott Fiegen
Finance Officer Mayor
City Council Minutes – September 8, 2009
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