City of Brandon
___ Notice of Hearing ___
_____ FOR VARIANCE _____
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a public hearing will be held by the Brandon Planning and Zoning Commission, acting as a Board of Adjustment, on the 1st day of October, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. at the Brandon Council Chambers, 308 S. Main Avenue, Brandon, South Dakota;
This hearing will be conducted to consider granting a VARIANCE to the Zoning Regulations allowing for the following:
To allow for the construction of a detached accessory building anddriveway in the rear yard which would exceed the maximum 40’ driveway width allowed per City Ordinance.
The legal description and property address is:
Lot 10A Block 2 French Creek Addition (1508 E. Liberty Street)
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that any interested person or their attorney or representative may appear and be heard.
Dated this 10th day of September, 2020
Chairman
Planning & Zoning Commission
Published: September 16, 2020
Published at the approximate cost of $10.75.
September 16, 2020
____ Surplus Property ____
______ for Sale ______
The City of Brandon is accepting sealed bids until 10:00 am on September 29, 2020 for the sale of a 1998 Dodge 2500 Laramie SLT with unknown miles and 1993 Dodge Ram 150 with approximately 97,808 miles. The equipment will be sold as is. Please call City Hall at (605)582-6515 to view the vehicles. Bids can be mailed to City of Brandon, PO Box 95, Brandon, SD 57005 or dropped off at City Hall, 304 S Main Ave.
Published twice at the approximate cost of $9.22.
September 16 & 23, 2020
____ Surplus Property ____
______ for Sale ______
The City of Brandon is accepting sealed bids until 10:00 am on September 29, 2020 for the sale of a 2013 Ford Explorer with approximately 152,550 miles. The equipment will be sold as is. Please call City Hall at (605)582-6515 to view the vehicles. Bids can be mailed to City of Brandon, PO Box 95, Brandon, SD 57005 or dropped off at City Hall, 304 S Main Ave.
Published twice at the approximate cost of $9.22.
September 16 & 23, 2020
___ Briefing Meeting ___
______ Minutes ______
The Brandon City Council met in a briefing session at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at the Council Chambers at 308 S Main Avenue, Brandon, South Dakota. Present were Dana Clark, Vickie David, Barb Fish, Tim Jorgenson, David Kull, Jack Parliament and Mayor Paul Lundberg. Others present were: City Administrator, Bryan H. Read; Finance Officer, Christina Smith; City Engineer, Tami Jansma; Public Works Director, Rollie Hoeke, Police Chief; Joe Weir; Park Superintendent, Devin Coughlin and Golf Course Manager; Andrew Bauer. Absent: None.
The Council discussed items on the agenda for the upcoming September 8, 2020 regular Council meeting. No formal action was taken.
BUDGET WORK SESSION
Discussion was held on the 2021 budget presented to council. No formal action was taken.
At 6:30 p.m., hearing no further business, the meeting adjourned.
Christina Smith
Municipal Finance Officer
Paul Lundberg
Mayor
Published at the approximate cost of $10.75.
September 16, 2020
______ ORDINANCE #612 ______
AMENDING CHAPTER 11-2 SPECIAL TAX CLASSIFICATION
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of Brandon, South Dakota that Chapter 11-2 Special Tax Classification is hereby amended as follows:
11-2-1 PURPOSE
The City of Brandon in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, will work closely with any organization seeking to establish industry within City limits. Brandon will aid any such person or organization in any way possible to help accomplish that person’s or organization’s objectives. The City hereby grants a special tax classification to all new industrial or commercial structures, or structure additions, which have an assessed value of thirty thousand dollars ($30,000.00) or more. In order for the classification to take effect, such structures must be located within three (3) miles of Brandon’s corporate limits, or within City limits itself.
Legislative History:
1990 Revisions.
Authority:
SDCL § 9-12-2.
11-2-2 TAXABLE VALUES
The City Council of the City of Brandon, pursuant to SDCL 10-6-35.4 and 10-6-35.2 has at its discretion to and hereby adopt the formula for assessed value for properties meeting the 11-2-1 definition as follows:
A. For the first tax year following construction, zero percent (0%) of the assessed valuation shall be used for tax purposes on such property; and
B. For the second year following construction, not more than twenty percent (20%) of the usual assessed valuation shall be used for tax purposes on such property; and
C. For the third year following construction, not more than forty percent (40%) of the usual assessed valuation shall be used for tax purposes on such property; and
D. For the fourth year following construction not more than sixty percent (60%) of the usual assessed valuation shall be used for tax purposes on such property; and
E. For the fifth year following construction not more than eighty percent (80%) of the usual assessed valuation shall be used for tax purposes on such property.
Legislative History:
1990 Revisions.
Authority:
SDCL Ch. 10-6 and § 9-12-2.
Ordinance #612, 10/8/20
Adopted this 8th day of September, 2020.
Paul Lundberg
Mayor
ATTEST:
Christina Smith
Finance Officer
First Reading: August 17, 2020
Second Reading: September 8, 2020
Publication: September 16, 2020
Effective Date: October 7, 2020
Published at the approximate cost of $26.40.
September 16, 2020
_________ Minutes _________
The Brandon City Council met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on September 8, 2020 in the Council Chambers at 308 S. Main Avenue, Brandon, South Dakota. Present were Dana Clark, Vickie David, Barb Fish, Tim Jorgenson, Jack Parliament and Mayor Paul Lundberg. Others present were: City Administrator, Bryan H. Read; Finance Officer, Christina Smith; City Attorney, Lisa Marso; City Engineer, Tami Jansma, Police Chief, Joe Weir; Director of Human Resources, Julie Nelson; Golf Course Manager, Andrew Bauer and Public Works Director, Rollie Hoeke. Absent: David Kull.
Alderwoman Clark moved Alderwoman Fish seconded to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
Alderwoman Fish moved Alderman Parliament seconded to approve the minutes of the August 13, 2020 briefing meeting; the minutes of the August 17, 2020 regular meeting; the minutes of the August 20, 2020 special meeting and the minutes of the August 27, 2020 special meeting. Motion carried.
Alderwoman Clark moved Alderwoman David seconded to approve the following claims. Motion carried.
VENDOR, DESCRIPTION, AMOUNT;
A-1 Septic, Professional Services, 150.00; AFLAC, August Premium, 1,253.95; AM&S Trucks, Repairs, 476.64; Axon Enterprises, Supplies, 388.30; Beal Distributing, GC Resale, 4,091.00; Beck & Hofer Construction, Pool Improvements, 100,682.18; Bill Wagner Welding, Inc., Hired Repairs, 485.00; BJM Enterprise, Inc., Hired Repairs, 1,975.29; Blaine’s Service, Repairs, 14.00; Borns Group, Utility Billing, 1,046.76; Brandon Lumber Co., Supplies, 3,289.45; Brock White Co., LLC, Supplies, 202.82; BV Media Group, Publications, 1,583.39;BV School District, Fuel, 2,824.39; Century Business Products, Copier Agreement, 147.94; Cintas, Supplies, 683.19; City of Sioux Falls, Supplies, 193.88; Civil Air Patrol, Subscription, 50.00; Coca-cola/Chesterman, GC Resale, 457.03; Coffee Cup, Fuel, 19.74; Core & Main, LP, Supplies, 1,584.76; Corson VillageSanitary District, Utilities, 952.54; Curb Appeal Landscapes, Supplies, 675.00; D & K Construction, Sidewalk Repairs, 19,977.68; Dakota Beverage, GC Resale, 2,492.50; Dakota Pump, Inc., Repairs, 672.95; Dakota Resources, Professional Services, 3,938.46; Dakota Supply Group, Supplies, 9.81; Deb Dede, Refund, 692.25; Delta Dental, September Premium, 2,993.30; Diamond Vogel, Supplies, 544.20; Direct Automation, Hired Repairs, 1,360.00; DirecTV, Utilities, 35.45; Division of Motor Vehicles, Fees, 15.00; EnviroMaster, Inc., Supplies, 306.90; Fastenal, Supplies, 122.15;Geotek Engineering, Project Improvements, 14,744.00; Gerry’s Concrete Company, Improvements, 15,027.45; Girton Adams Co., Supplies, 175.50; Great Bear Sand & Gravel, Improvements, 347.34; Hartfiel Automation, Supplies, 244.10; Hawkins, Inc., Chemicals, 3,943.31; Inter-Lakes Community Action, Inc., Transit, 11,322.00; Interstate Office Products, Supplies, 162.45; Interstate Power Systems, Hired Repairs, 157.42; Jack’s Uniforms & Equipment, Supplies, 257.59; Jensen Electric, Hired Repairs, 29,457.57; Johnson Bros of SD, GC Resale, 516.52; L.G. Everist, Inc., Repairs, 526.39; Lacey Rentals, Rental, 528.00; Lamb Motor Company, Vehicle, 37,952.00; Landscapes Unlimited LLC, GC Improvements, 67,510.23; Manley Tire Service, Repairs, 27.05; Med-Star Paramedic Ambulance, Inc., Professional Services, 4,166.67; Meyer Laboratory, Inc., Supplies, 81.73; Midwest Turf & Irrigation, Repairs, 936.74; Mills & Miller, Supplies, 1,959.60; Minnehaha Community Water Corp., Utilities, 98.50; Minnehaha County IT, Maintenance Fees, 638.05; Mobile Electronic Service, Inc., Equipment, 4,333.91; Modern Woodmen of America, September Premium, 1,867.08; Myrl & Roy’s Paving, Repairs, 7,994.48; Olson’s Pest Technicians, Professional Services, 250.00;Optimal Prime Cleaning Services, Professional Services, 2,273.25; Orkin, Professional Services, 120.00; Overhead Door, Hired Repairs, 224.49; Palisades Oil Co., Fuel, 1,101.60; Pepsi-Cola, GC Resale, 622.66; Performance Press, Supplies, 179.72; Pitney Bowes, Lease Agreement, 168.90; R & L Supply, Ltd., Supplies, 64.03; Republic National Distributing Co., GC Resale, 807.05; Roto-Rooter, Professional Services, 426.00; Schoeneman Construction, Inc., Hired Repairs, 1,009.34; SD Dept. of Health, Professional Services, 735.00; Sioux Falls Area Humane Society, Professional Services, 788.00; Sioux Falls Film Solutions, Supplies, 70.00; Sioux Falls Networks, Professional Services, 5,675.00; Sioux Falls Utilities, Utilities, 101,738.99; Sioux Valley Energy, Utilities, 35,660.19; Sirchie Finger Print Labs, Supplies, 49.40; SiteOne Landscape Supply, Supplies, 1,812.75; Southern Glazer’s of SD, GC Resale, 158.12; Staples, Supplies, 409.04; Staples Enterprises, Inc., Fuel, 64.25; Stockwell Engineers, Project Services, 124,558.00; Sysco Lincoln, GC Resale, 2,403.27; The Rainmakers Inc, Core Project Improvements, 1,423.98; Titleist, GC Resale, 4,118.50; TSP, Inc., Improvements, 4,293.67; Twins Rivers Crossing, Water Improvements, 64,702.00;Ultra-Chem, Inc., Supplies, 259.95; US Postmaster, Utility Postage, 1,335.05; Van Diest Supply, Supplies, 409.10; Verizon Wireless, Police Utilities, 492.73; Verizon Wireless, Utilities, 992.58; VFW Post 4726, Sr Citizens, 1,525.00; Vogel Motors, Repairs, 311.00;Wellmark BC/BS, September Premium, 56,917.32; Xcel Energy, Utilities, 3,032.28; Zimco Supply Co., Supplies, 82.00; First National Bank, TIF#2 Loan, 53,876.51; First National Bank, Holly Blvd Loan, 97,631.17; First National Bank, GC Equipment Loan, 1,124.98; Security 1st Bank, Fire Station Loan, 30,911.85; City Administration, August 20, 2020 Payroll, 3,397.32; Finance Office, August 20, 2020 Payroll, 4,315.24; Government Buildings, August 20, 2020 Payroll, 129.29; Engineer, August 20, 2020 Payroll, 3,159.74; Police, August 20, 2020 Payroll, 22,242.01; Building Inspections, August 20, 2020 Payroll, 3,408.96; Street Department, August 20, 2020 Payroll, 6,142.29; Park Department, August 20, 2020 Payroll, 8,199.94; Economic Development, August 20, 2020 Payroll, 581.71; Water Department, August 20, 2020 Payroll, 7,951.95; Sewer Department, August 20, 2020 Payroll, 4,379.26; Golf Course Grounds, August 20, 2020 Payroll, 8,113.10; Golf Course Lounge, August 20, 2020 Payroll, 5,852.68; Golf Course Pro Shop, August 20, 2020 Payroll, 5,637.51; Golf Course Community Room, August 20, 2020 Payroll, 1,109.69; 941 Payroll Taxes, August 20, 2020 Payroll, 24,002.12; SD Retirement, August Contribution, 22,482.80; SD Retirement System Supplemental, August 20, 2020 Payroll, 700.00; Direct Pay Reimbursement, Direct Pay Reimbursement, 1,295.00; TASC Flex Plan, August 20, 2020 Payroll, 625.00; Accounts Management, August 20, 2020 Payroll, 75.00;
Alderwoman Clark moved Alderwoman Fish seconded to approve the consent calendar which contained the following items: a plat of Lots 1B, 2B, 3B, 4B & 5B Loosbrock Condominium Addition and a plat of Lots 1A & 2 Block 7 Thad-Tabor Estates Addition. Motion carried.
Chuck Parsons, 600 N. Yellowstone Drive, was present for discussion representing the Brandon Development Foundation and the Corson Railroad Crossing. The Brandon Development Foundation will pay $10,000.00 towards the engineering design work done by CDI. The Brandon Development Foundation is recommending Option #2 on the Council agenda tonight.
RETAIL MALT BEVERAGE & SD WINE LICENSE
A public hearing was held, as advertised, to consider a retail on/off sale malt beverage and SD wine license for Bauer Enterprise LLC., dba Splitrock Pub, at 604 N. Teton Drive. Alderman Jorgenson moved Alderwoman Clark seconded to approve the application as presented. Motion carried.
FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH ALLIANCE COMMUNICATIONS
A public hearing was held to consider a franchise agreement with Alliance Communications. William Gast, 504 S. Country Club Avenue, was present for discussion. William questioned the use of pedestals where there are currently pedestals. Andrew, Director of PR for Midco was present. Alderwoman Clark moved Alderwoman David seconded to issue a Cable TV Franchise Agreement to Alliance Communications subject to the terms set forth in the draft franchise agreement that is on pages 30 to 51 of the Council packet. A roll call vote Clark, David, Fish, Parliament aye; Jorgenson abstained. Motion carried.
Alderwoman Clark moved Alderman Parliament seconded to approve the Cable TV Franchise Agreement between the City of Brandon and Alliance Communications. A roll call vote Clark, David, Fish, Parliament aye; Jorgenson abstained. Motion carried.
FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATIONS
A public hearing was held to consider a franchise agreement with Midcontinent Communications. Alderwoman Clark moved Alderwoman David seconded to issue a Cable TV Franchise Agreement to Midcontinent Communications subject to the terms set forth in the draft franchise agreement that is on pages 30 to 51 of the Council packet. A roll call vote Clark, David, Fish, Parliament aye; Jorgenson abstained. Motion carried.
Alderwoman Clark moved Alderman Parlisment seconded to approve the Cable TV Franchise Agreement between the City of Brandon and Midcontinent Communications. A roll call vote Clark, David, Parliament aye; Fish, nay; Jorgenson abstained. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #612
Alderwoman Fish moved Alderwoman Clark seconded to give second reading to Ordinance #612: TITLE: AMENDING CHAPTER 11-2 SPECIAL TAX CLASSIFICATION. A roll call vote showed Clark, David, Fish, Jorgenson, Parliament aye. Motion carried.
GOLF COURSE STAFF
The Golf Course Committee report was heard. Alderman Parliament moved Alderman Jorgenson seconded to approve Mason Stark as cart tech staff at $9.30 per hour, effective September 9, 2020, for the remainder of the 2020 season. Motion carried.
GOLF COURSE FLOOD REPAIR PROJECT
Alderman Parliament moved Alderwoman David seconded to approve pay application #1 to Landscapes Unlimited in the amount of $67,510.23 for the golf course flood repair project. Motion carried.
DISC GOLF TOURNAMENT REQUEST
The Parks & Recreation Committee report was heard. Alderwoman Fish moved Alderwoman Clark seconded to approve the request from Michael Gross to host a disc golf tournament at Pioneer Park on October 3, 2020; to include food vendors. Motion carried.
POOL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT PAY APPLICATION
Alderwoman Fish moved Alderwoman David seconded to approve pay application #1 to Beck & Hofer Construction in the amount of $100,682.18 for the pool improvements project. Motion carried.
DELCARE VEHICLES SURPLUS
The Public Safety Committee report was heard. Alderwoman Clark moved Alderman Jorgenson seconded to declare the following vehicles as surplus. Motion carried. The Valley Springs Fire Department has expressed interest in one as a donation, the other will be advertised for sale.
Alderman Kull, Alderman Parliament and Alderman Jorgenson were appointed as the appraisal committee for the 2013 Ford Explorer. Appraisal was over $500.00.
Alderwoman David, Alderwoman Clark and Alderwoman Fish were appointed as the appraisal committee for the 2015 Ford Explorer. Appraisal was over $500.00.
2013 Ford Explorer, VIN# 1FM5K8AR6D6C07111, 152,550 miles
2015 Ford Explorer, VIN# 1FM5K8AR1F6C52282, 137,961 miles
RESOLUTION #22-20
The Administration Committee report was heard. Alderwoman Clark moved Alderwoman David seconded to approve Resolution #22-20. A roll call vote showed Clark, David, Fish, Jorgenson, Parliament aye. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #22-20
RESOLUTION ANNEXING CERTAIN PROPERTY IN SECTIONS 32-T102N-R48W
AND 33-T102N-R48W TO THE CITY OF BRANDON, SOUTH DAKOTA
WHEREAS, the City of Brandon, South Dakota has authority under SDCL 9-4-1 to annex territory on a petition filed by three-fourths of the registered voters or landowners in the area to be annexed; and
WHEREAS, the one hundred percent of the owners of the property described as: That part of the NW ¼ lying south of the railroad right-of-way and the W ½ NE ¼ lying south of the railroad right-of-way Section 33-T102N-R48W, and the E ½ of the NE ¼ lying south of the railroad right-of-way Section 32-T102N-R48W of the 5th P.M., Minnehaha County, South Dakota; and
WHEREAS, the above described property is contiguous to the City of Brandon; and
WHEREAS, the Brandon Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the petition during their regular meeting on September 3, 2020 and has recommended that this property, as described, be annexed into the City of Brandon.
BE IT RESOLVED that the following described property be annexed and included in the boundaries of the City of Brandon, South Dakota:
That part of the NW ¼ lying south of the railroad right-of-way and the W ½ NE ¼ lying south of the railroad right-of-way Section 33-T102N-R48W, and the E ½ of the NE ¼ lying south of the railroad right-of-way Section 32-T102N-R48W of the 5th P.M., Minnehaha County, South Dakota
Dated this 8th day of September, 2020.
Paul Lundberg
Mayor
ATTEST:
Christina Smith
Municipal Finance Officer
(SEAL)
2021 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT CORE PHASE 2 OR RUSHMORE PROJECT
Discussion held on 2021 construction projects – Core Phase 2 or Rushmore Project. Tami Jansma, City Engineer, gave an update on 2021 construction plans. The Rushmore Project is currently budgeted for 2021, with the Core Area Reconstruction on an every other year plan. Alderman Jorgenson moved Alderwoman Fish seconded to proceed with the budget for Rushmore Construction and Core Area Phase 2 design in 2021. A roll call vote showed Fish, Jorgenson, Parliament aye; Clark, David nay. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE #613 2021 BUDGET
Alderman Jorgenson moved Alderwoman Fish seconded to give first reading to Ordinance #613: TITLE: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2021 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2021, AND LEVYING THE PROPERTY TAX FOR THE YEAR 2020. A roll call vote showed Clark, David, Fish, Jorgenson, Parliament aye. Motion carried.
Alderman David Kull joined the meeting at 7:03p.m.
SALARY REVIEW AND ADJUSTMENT
Alderwoman David moved Alderwoman Clark seconded to approve the annual salary adjustment for Melissa Labahn, to step 13-18 on the wage scale, $21.61 per hour, effective September 13, 2020. Motion carried.
WAGE STUDY
Julie Nelson, Director of Human Resources, was present for discussion. Julie presented a wage study that she had prepared, comparing wages for the City of Brandon to neighboring communities.
TREE DUMP SITE
The Streets Committee report was heard. City Council was presented with 5 different potential locations to offer a tree dump site to Brandon residents. It was the consensus to offer a temporary tree dump site at the waste plant on N. Sioux Blvd. Staff will present a list of costs and items associated with getting this up and running at a future City Council meeting.
CORSON RAILROAD CROSSING
Tami Jansma, City Engineer, gave an update on the Corson Railroad Crossing. Currently under contract with CDI for the design work. Alderwoman Fish moved Alderwoman Clark seconded to go with Option #2 as presented, authorizing to go out for bids, to include an alternate bid. A roll call vote showed Clark, David, Fish, Jorgenson, Kull aye; Parliament nay. Moton carried.
TWIN RIVERS CROSSING UPSIZE REIMBURSEMENT
The Water & Sewer Committee report was heard. Alderman Kull moved Alderman Jorgenson seconded to approve the Twin Rivers Crossing Development reimbursement to upsize the water main from 8” to 16” at a cost of $64,702.00. Motion carried.
SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT WITH BRANDON WEST MINI STORAGE
Alderman Jorgenson moved Alderman Parliament seconded to approve the sanitary sewer easement with Brandon West Mini Storage as presented. Motion carried.
WATER TOWER PROJECT PROJECT
Tami Jansma, City Engineer, presented an exhibit of where the altitude valve & building could be constructed, if placed on the Golf Course property. It was the recommendation of Tami Jansma to proceed with the current plan of placing this building on the City owned lot on S. Palmer Drive.
At 8:12 p.m. Alderwoman Clark moved Alderwoman Fish seconded to go into executive session to discuss potential litigation, per SDCL 1-25-2.3. Motion carried. At 8:38 p.m. Mayor Lundberg declared the executive session ended.
At 8:39 p.m. on a motion by Alderwoman Clark seconded by Alderman Jorgenson the meeting was adjourned.
Melissa Labahn
Municipal Recording Clerk
Paul Lundberg
Mayor
Published at the approximate cost of $163.63.
September 16, 2020
