Brookings City Council
July 25, 2023
The Brookings City Council held a meeting on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at 6:00 PM, at the Brookings City & County Government Center, Chambers, with the following City Council members present: Mayor Oepke Niemeyer, Council Members Wayne Avery, Brianna Doran, Andrew Rasmussen, Bonny Specker, and Holly Tilton Byrne. Absent: City Council Member Nick Wendell. City Manager Paul Briseno, City Attorney Steve Britzman, and City Clerk Bonnie Foster were also present.
Agenda. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by Council Member Specker, that the agenda be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Niemeyer, Avery, Tilton Byrne, Specker, Doran, and Rasmussen; Absent: 1 - Wendell.
Open Forum. Jeanette Gibbons, Brookings, SD encouraged the City Council and members of the public to see the movie "Sound of Freedom," raising awareness on the issue of sex trafficking of children.
Consent Agenda. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by Council Member Doran, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Niemeyer, Avery, Tilton Byrne, Specker, Doran, and Rasmussen; Absent: 1 - Wendell.
A. Action to approve the July 11, 2023 City Council Minutes.
B. Action on appointment to the Business Improvement District #1 Board: appoint Melisa Yager (term expires 1/1/2024).
C. Action on Resolution 23-061, a Resolution declaring surplus property for the City of Brookings.
(Published separately from City Council Minutes on 8/11/2023.)
D. Action on Resolution 23-065, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to an agreement, extending the Fixed Base Operator Agreement at the Brookings Regional Airport.
(Published separately from City Council Minutes on 8/11/2023.)
Proclamation. Mayor Niemeyer present a Proclamation to representatives from the Brookings Disability Awareness Committee to celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act 33rd Anniversary Day.
MAYORAL PROCLAMATION
Whereas, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed on July 26, 1990, as the first comprehensive declaration of equality for people with disabilities and protects rights in all aspects of employment, in accessing public services, and guaranteeing access to private establishments; and
Whereas, the goals of the community aligns with providing people with disabilities with the opportunities and support to achieve full integration and inclusion in society, in an individualized manner; and
Whereas, disability is a natural part of the human experience that does not diminish the right to enjoy the opportunity to live independently, enjoy self-determination, make choices, contribute to society, and experience full integration and inclusion with necessary services and supports.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that I, Oepke G. Niemeyer, Mayor of the City of Brookings, do hereby proclaim July 26, 2023 as Americans with Disabilities Act 33rd Anniversary Day
And call upon the people of Brookings to recognize and celebrate the progress that has been made by reaffirming the principals of equality and inclusion and recommitting our efforts to reach full ADA compliance for people with disabilities in the City of Brookings; and to continue advocating for full inclusion and equity of individuals with disabilities in all aspects of society.
Resolution 23-057. A motion was made by Council Member Specker, seconded by Council Member Doran, that Resolution 23-057, a Resolution Approving the Installation of a New Roofing System for the Dacotah Bank Center Roof, be approved. The motion
carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Niemeyer, Avery, Tilton Byrne, Specker, Doran, and Rasmussen; Absent: 1 - Wendell.
(Published separately from City Council Minutes on 8/11/2023.)
FIRST READING – Ordinance 23-025. Introduction and first reading was held on Ordinance 23-025, an Ordinance Authorizing Amendment No. 6 to the 2023 Budget. Second Reading and Action: August 8, 2023.
Ordinance 23-020. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by Council Member Doran, that Ordinance 23-020, an Ordinance Establishing the Number of Video Lottery Machine Placements in the City of Brookings, SD, be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Niemeyer, Avery, Tilton Byrne, Specker, Doran, and Rasmussen; Absent: 1 - Wendell.
Resolution 23-062. A motion was made by Council Member Specker, seconded by Council Member Avery, that Resolution 23-062, a Resolution to Vacate a Portion of Street Right-of-Way North of 8th Street, be approved. The motion carried by the
following vote: Yes: 6 - Niemeyer, Avery, Tilton Byrne, Specker, Doran, and Rasmussen; Absent: 1 - Wendell.
(Published separately from City Council Minutes on 8/11/2023.)
Progress Report. Jake Meshke, Deputy City Manager, provided a progress report highlighting the City’s activities / projects.
City Council Member introduction of topics for future discussion. A motion was made by Council Member Avery, seconded by Council Member Doran, to remove from the table the Commonwealth Gaming, dba Deuces Casino, applications for an On-Off Sale Malt License with Video Lottery, and an On-Off Sale Wine License, and place on the August 8, 2023 Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Niemeyer, Avery, Tilton Byrne, Specker, Doran, and Rasmussen; Absent: 1 - Wendell.
Executive Session. A motion was made by Council Member Doran, seconded by Council Member Tilton Byrne, to enter into Executive Session at 6:22 p.m., pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2.3 Consulting with legal counsel or reviewing communications from legal
counsel about proposed or pending litigation or contractual matters. The motion
carried by a unanimous vote. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by Council Member Doran, to exit Executive Session at 6:39 p.m. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
Adjourn. A motion was made by Council Member Tilton Byrne, seconded by Council
Member Rasmussen, that this meeting be adjourned at 6:40 p.m. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
CITY OF BROOKINGS, SD
Oepke G. Niemeyer, Mayor
ATTEST:
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk