AGENDA Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 6:00 PM Carnegie Town Hall, 235 West 10th St., Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104 |
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| Council Member Richard L. Thomason Council Member Miranda Basye Council Member Rich Merkouris Council Member Zak Okuwe Council Member James Oppenheimer Council Member Sara Pankonin Council Member Jennifer Sigette Council Member Ryan Spellerberg Mayor Christine Erickson |
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6. | Approval of contracts/agreements over $100K on the memorandum dated October 2, 2026. |
7. | Approval of a request pursuant to SDCL 35-1-5.5 from Darci L. Hustrulid, President to consume, but not sell, alcoholic beverages at the History Club, 758 S. Phillips Ave., on the following dates: Thursday, November 5, 2026, Tuesday, December 1, 2026. Tuesday, January 5, 2027, Tuesday, February 2, 2027, Tuesday, March 2, 2027. Tuesday, April 6, 2027, Tuesday, May 4, 2027, and Tuesday, June 1, 2027. |
8. | Special One-Day Liquor License for T Slat Inc., to be operated at the Levitt at the Falls, 504 North Phillips Avenue, for a ribbon cutting on October 8, 2026. |
9. | Special One-Day Liquor Licenses for T Slat Inc., to be operated at JJ’s Axes & Ales, 2016 West 57th Street, for special events on October 8, 9 and 10, 2026. |
11. | Special One-Day Liquor License for T Slat Inc., to be operated at Diesel Machinery, 4301 North Cliff Avenue, for a celebration of life on October 10, 2026. |
12. | Special One-Day Liquor License for T Slat Inc., to be operated at Nyberg’s Ave, 330 West 41st Street, for a BBQ and Bourbon event on October 11, 2026. |
13. | Special One-Day Liquor License for T Slat Inc., to be operated at the Old Courthouse Museum, 200 West 6th Street, for an event on October 14, 2026. |
14. | Special One-Day Malt Beverage License for Estetica Unisex Mia LLC, to be operated at The Coliseum, 515 North Main Avenue, for an event on October 31, 2026. |
The City Council concurs with the Minnehaha County Commission's recommendation for approval of the following abatements: |
16. | Property had addition added to wrong parcel. Requesting abatement for the value of $30,500 for 2022 payable in 2023 corrected for 2027. |
17. | Property had addition added to wrong parcel. Requesting abatement for the value of $30,500 for 2022 payable in 2023 corrected for 2027. |
18. | Property had addition added to wrong parcel. Requesting abatement for the value of $30,500 for 2022 payable in 2023 corrected for 2027. |
19. | Property had addition added to wrong parcel. Requesting abatement for the value of $30,500 for 2022 payable in 2023 corrected for 2027. |
20. | Parcel #92123, for 2025 property taxes in the amount of $658.60. Reason: Applicant qualifies for exemption under SDCL 10-4-40 & 10-4-41 (Disabled Veteran). |
21. | Parcel #83524, for 2025 property taxes in the amount of $1,526.00. Reason: Applicant qualifies for exemption under SDCL 10-4-40 & 10-4-41 (Disabled Veteran). |
22. | Parcel #90653, for 2025 property taxes in the amount of $1,532.43. Reason: Applicant qualifies for exemption under SDCL 10-4-40 & 10-4-41 (Disabled Veteran). |
23. | Parcel #32655, for 2024 property taxes in the amount of $1,152.46. Reason: Applicant qualifies for exemption under SDCL 10-4-40 & 10-4-41 (Disabled Veteran). |
24. | Parcel #32655, for 2025 property taxes in the amount of $2,602.74. Reason: Applicant qualifies for exemption under SDCL 10-4-40 & 10-4-41 (Disabled Veteran). |
25. | Parcel #48364, for 2022 property taxes in the amount of $907.37. Reason: Applicant qualifies for exemption under SDCL 10-4-40 & 10-4-41 (Disabled Veteran). |
26. | Parcel #48364, for 2023 property taxes in the amount of $2,041.60. Reason: Applicant qualifies for exemption under SDCL 10-4-40 & 10-4-41 (Disabled Veteran). |
27. | Parcel #48364, for 2024 property taxes in the amount of $1,96563. Reason: Applicant qualifies for exemption under SDCL 10-4-40 & 10-4-41 (Disabled Veteran). |
28. | Parcel #48364, for 2025 property taxes in the amount of $2,602.74. Reason: Applicant qualifies for exemption under SDCL 10-4-40 & 10-4-41 (Disabled Veteran). |
29. | Parcel #83312, for 2024 property taxes in the amount of $657.47. Reason: Applicant qualifies for exemption under SDCL 10-4-40 & 10-4-41 (Disabled Veteran). |
30. | Parcel #83312, for 2025 property taxes in the amount of $2,602.74. Reason: Applicant qualifies for exemption under SDCL 10-4-40 & 10-4-41 (Disabled Veteran). |
31. | Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, October 20, 2026. New 2026-27 Retail Malt Beverage License for Olson Oil, Get-N-Go #25, 4200 West Maple Street. |
32. | Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, October 20, 2026. New 2026-27 Retail Malt Beverage License for Steel District Restaurants LLC, Big Sioux Burger/Dahlia Kitchen & Bar/Ironwood, 150 East 4th Place, Suite 110 & 120/200 East 4th Place. |
33. | Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Transfer of 2026 Retail Liquor License from Casa Del Rey Inc, Casa Del Rey, 901 West Russell Street, to El Agave Mexican Restaurant LLC, El Agave, 901 West Russell Street. |
34. | Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Transfer of 2026 Retail Liquor License from Pho Thai LLC, 230 South Phillips Avenue, Suite 104, to TBM Partners LLC, 3211 South Shirley Avenue. |
35. | Set a date of hearing for Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Special One-Day Malt Beverage and Special One-Day Wine License for St Mary Catholic Church, 2109 South 5th Avenue, for a fundraiser on October 24, 2026. |
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37. | Transfer of 2026 Package Liquor License from Lewis Drugs Inc., 1301 East 10th Street, to Sanford Medical Center, 1301 East 10th Street. |
38. | Transfer of 2026 Package Liquor License from Lewis Drugs Inc., 136 South Phillips Avenue, to Sanford Medical Center, 136 South Phillips Avenue. |
39. | Transfer of 2026 Package Liquor License from Lewis Drugs Inc., 2901 South Minnesota Avenue, to Sanford Medical Center, 2901 South Minnesota Avenue. |
40. | Transfer of 2026 Package Liquor License from Lewis Drugs Inc., 2700 West 12th Street, to Sanford Medical Center, 2700 West 12th Street. |
41. | Transfer of 2026 Package Liquor License from Lewis Drugs Inc., 5500 West 41st Street, to Sanford Medical Center, 5500 West 41st Street. |
42. | Transfer of 2026 Package Liquor License from Lewis Drugs Inc., 4409 East 26th Street, to Sanford Medical Center, 4409 East 26th Street. |
43. | Transfer of 2026 Package Liquor License from Lewis Drugs Inc., 6109 South Louise Avenue, to Sanford Medical Center, 6109 South Louise Avenue. |
44. | Transfer of 2026 Package Liquor License from Lewis Drugs Inc., 2525 South Ellis Road, to Sanford Medical Center, 2525 South Ellis Road. |
45. | Transfer of 2026 Package Liquor License from Lewis Drugs Inc., 5830 East Madison Street, to Sanford Medical Center, 5830 East Madison Street. |
46. | Transfer of 2026 Retail Wine License from David Napolitano, 6219 South Western Avenue, to Breadico LLC, 6219 South Western Avenue. |
49. | Special One-Day Liquor License for Augustana University Association to be operated at the Midco Arena, 2510 South Grange Avenue, for an alumni event on October 24, 2026. |
50. | 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF E. 57TH ST. AND WEST OF S. SIX MILE RD. FROM THE RD 2 TOWNHOME RESIDENTIAL—SUBURBAN, RA-1 APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL—LOW DENSITY, RA-3 APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL—HIGH DENSITY, AND C-3 COMMERCIAL—COMMUNITY DISTRICTS TO THE CN CONSERVATION, RA 1 APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL—LOW DENSITY, AND RA-3 APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL—HIGH DENSITY DISTRICTS, NO. 023373 2026, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The Planning Commission recommends approval (6-0). | ||
| Private Applicant(s): Signature Companies – Rob Rhody Presented By: Jason Bieber, Planning & Development Services | ||
| Background & Objective: The purpose of this application is to rezone property for drainage and align apartment zoning with the existing surrounding zoning. | ||
51. | 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF W. 41ST ST. AND WEST OF S. ELLIS RD. FROM THE C 3 COMMERCIAL—COMMUNITY DISTRICT TO THE RA-3 APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL—HIGH DENSITY DISTRICT, NO. 023414 2026, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The Planning Commission recommends approval (6-0). | ||
| Private Applicant(s): Lloyd Construction Company – Luke Jessen Presented By: Jason Bieber, Planning & Development Services | ||
| Background & Objective: The purpose of this rezoning is to match this portion to the existing RA-3 zoning to the south to match an updated lot layout for the development. | ||
52. | 2nd Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 904 W. BAILEY ST. FROM THE RA-2 APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL—MODERATE DENSITY DISTRICT TO THE C-3 COMMERCIAL—COMMUNITY DISTRICT, NO. 023434 2026, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS. The Planning Commission recommends approval (6-0). | ||
| Private Applicant(s): Jake Properties, LLP – Garry Jacobson Presented By: Jason Bieber, Planning & Development Services | ||
| Background & Objective: The purpose of this rezoning is to match a small corner of the property with the rest of the lot which is currently zoned C-3 Commercial. | ||
53. | 1st Reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY BY AMENDING CHAPTER 37: TAXATION. |
| Recommendation: Set a date of 2nd Reading for Wednesday, October 14, 2026. |
| Sponsor: Mayor Presented By: Dustin Powers, Planning & Development Services |
| Background & Objective: The proposed amendments will remove the business improvement district assessment exemptions for industrial properties and for multifamily properties, whose sole use is residential, for properties within the Downtown Sioux Falls Business Improvement District boundary. The proposed amendments would be effective for the 2027 business improvement district assessment year. |
54. | A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAN OF WILLOW RIDGE ADDITION. The Planning Commission recommends approval (6-0). |
| Private Applicant(s): Six Mile Partnership, LLP – Steve VanBuskirk Presented By: Jason Bieber, Planning & Development Services |
| Background & Objective: The purpose of this preliminary plan is to identify the street connection, lot layout, and preliminary city utility plan for a new residential cul-de-sac. |
55. | A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD, RESCHEDULING AND POSTPONING THE BUSINESS OF THE CITY FOR EVENTS IN 2026 AND 2027. |
| Sponsors: Council Members Merkouris and Sigette Presented By: City Council |
| Background & Objective: There is an event in November of 2026 and several events in 2027 that conflict with regularly scheduled Council Meeting dates. City Ordinance Section 30.001 (d) requires the Council to pass a resolution changing any meeting date prescribed by Section 30.001 (b ). |
56. | A MOTION TO PROVIDE ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF THOMAS GRECO AS DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES. |
| Sponsor: Mayor Presented By: Mayor Christine Erickson |
| Background & Objective: City Charter 4.01 (b) requires Council advice and consent. |
57. | A MOTION TO APPOINT SARA COMBS AS CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER. |
| Sponsors: Council Members Sigette and Basye Presented By: City Council |
| Background & Objective: Approval of this motion would appoint Sara Combs as the City Council's Chief Administrative Officer. |
58. | NOTICE OF TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATIONS ON THE MEMORANDUM DATED: August 31, 2026. |
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