PROCEEDINGS OF THE STURGIS CITY COUNCIL—JUNE 4, 2007

 

The Common Council of the City of Sturgis met in regular session on Monday, June 4, 2007 at the Sturgis Community Center.  Present:  Alderpersons Roger Call, Bernadette Usera, Tom Ferguson, Sherry Scudder, Mark Chaplin, Steve Anders, Jamie McVay, and David Hersrud.  Absent: Mayor Maury LaRue.

 

Alderman Chaplin, Council President, called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., and made the following announcements:

v      The Sturgis U16 boys soccer team won the state tournament in Sioux Falls

v      Cavalry Days is June 8 and 9

v      The Library summer teen reading program has 74 students signed up

v      The Sturgis Arts Council Theatre Group will be performing the musical Brigadoon June 14-17 in the Community Center Theatre

v      Campbell’s Supply will be hosting a fund raiser for the Relay for Life on June 16 in their parking lot

v      West Nile Virus Awareness Week is June 4-10

 

Motion by Ferguson, second by Anders and carried to approve the agenda with the following changes:  Add 15a—Approve Special Events License for Cory Sheeler, Lyndsay Herman wedding June 16, 2007 at the Auditorium to be served by Gunner’s Lounge; and add 18a—Authorize Mayor to sign West Nile Virus Grant.

 

Motion by McVay, second by Ferguson and carried to approve the minutes of the May 21, 2007 council meeting.

 

Motion by Anders, second by Call and carried unanimously to approve the following wages, transfers, and claims:

 

Wages – Mayor and Council $9,760.38;Finance $13,407.84;Buildings $2,296.59;Engineering $8,378.40;Police $61,935.14;Fire $5.252.29;Streets $16,179.22;Street Cleaning $2,786.29;Cemetery $3,849.11;Community Center $27,610.89;Library $19,971.18;Auditorium $563.49;Parks $25,147.81;Ambulance $16,329.00;Liquor $6.796.50;Water $20,485.35;Wastewater $$16,386.03;Sanitary Service $19,148.17;Rally Office $15,632.68;Federal Withholding $25,020.40;FICA $43,110.00.

Transfer Out – General Fund $36,816.67; Capital Improvement $8,333.33; UDAG $2,500.00; Liquor $6,250.00

            Transfer In – Parks $36,816.67; General Fund $6,250; Capital Improvement $4,166.67; Community Projects $8,333.33; Revolving Loan $2,500.00

            Accounting Services Out (all to General Fund) – Sanitation $675.00; Wastewater $675.00

GENERAL – Avaya, $48.26, util; BHP&L, $1,227.53, util; MDU, $141.76, util; Prairiewave, $2,001.79, util; Verizon, $249.29, util.

            PARK – BHP&L, $597.04, util; MDU, $50.77, util.

            AMBULANCE SERVICE – Alltel, $15.30, util; BHP&L, $509.00, util; MDU, $72.06, util.

            LIQUOR – Prairiewave, $193.94, util.

            WATER SYSTEM OPERATIONS – BHP&L, $7,526.95, util; MDU, $17.64, util; Prairiewave, $153.28, util; Verizon, $73.57, util.

            SANITARY SERVICE – Qwest, $46.28, util.

            GENERAL FUND – Laurie Adkins, $78.00, cc prog exp; American Test Center, $360.00, maint; Associated Supply Co., $36.89, sup; Baker & Taylor, $865.04, sup; Andrew Barff, $30.00, other; Amber Beauvais, $32.45, refunds;  BH Technologies, $225.00, maint; Birdsall Sand, $513.63, sup; Border States Electric, $61.80, maint; Borders, Inc., $12.76, sup; Jerry Burnham, $2,212.50, prof fees; Shannon Butler, $30.00, other; Butte Electric, $218.09, util; Century Business Products, $84.07, maint; Chemsearch, $223.62, sup; David Chick, $97.50, cc prog exp; City of Sturgis Water Dept, $1,015.25, util; Bill Coacher, $175.50, cc prog exp; Demco, $668.89, sup; Ecolab, $144.00, other; Guy Edward, $400.00, prof fees; Elan-Fire, $215.80, sup; Energy Labs, $35.00, maint; Engineering Dept. Petty Cash, $34.96, sup; Farmer Brothers, $5.50, merch for resale; Farmers Union Oil, $156.67, sup; Freeman Electric, $345.00, maint; Darrel Frits, $30.00, other; FSH Communications, $120.00, util; G&G Enterprises, $129.00, merch for resale; Gaylord Brothers, $139.25, sup; Graphics Plus, $20.00, sup; Heiman Fire Equipment, $65.08, sup; Hills Materials, $578.71, sup; Hillyard, $1,204.40, sup; Homestyle Books, $28.98, sup; Infobase Publishing, $224.70, sup; JB’s Computers, $84.99, maint; Knecht Home Center, $164.46, sup; Loud American Roadhouse, $45.65, other; James N. Lyon II, $30.00, other; Meade Co. Auditor, $12,528.09, other; Meade County Times, $48.00, sup; Morman Law Firm, $5,855.08, prof fees; Candy Morrell, $3,068.80, maint; Joel Ortiz, $30.00, other; Penworthy Co, $455.37, sup; Pete Lien & Sons, $946.03, sup; Peterson Automotive, $91.55, maint; Pitney Bowes-Finance, $99.00, rent; Prairiewave, $363.26, util; Quality Books, $110.49, sup; Rapid City Journal, $90.00, sup; Rapid City YMCA, $600.00, travel; Ray Allen Mfg Co, $79.90, sup; Regent Book Co, $65.28, sup; Reiman Publications, $14.98, sup; Rockingtree Floral, $120.00, other; Rushmore Communications, $190.88, maint; Rushmore Office Supplies, $833.57, sup; Sam’s Club, $608.71, merch for resale; Science Fiction Book Club, $80.41, sup; SD Dept of Revenue, $80.00, other; SD Wildlife Federation, $20.00, sup; Speedy Lube, $25.99, maint; Rernadine Steichen, $39.00, cc prog exp; Summit Signs & Supply, $265.00, sup; Superior Lamp, $209.78, sup; Temperature Technology, $145.20, maint; The Homeslice Group, $2,200.00, publishing; Town-n-Country Plumbing, $18.22, maint; Twilight First Aid, $226.05, sup; Warne Chemical, $105.20, other; Joey Weiland, $30.00, sup; West River Electric Assoc, $340.72, util; World Media Express, $246.94, sup.

            PARK – A-1 American Flagpoles & Flags, $3,750.00, freedom site expenditures; City of Sturgis Water Dept, $771.35, util; Morman Law Firm, $36.00, prof fees.

            LIBRARY BUILDING FUND – BH Technologies, $2,802.00, lib furnishing; Demco, $638.17, lib furnishing; Wabash Valley Manufacturing, $163.00, lib furnishing.

            AMBULANCE SERVICE – City of Sturgis Water Dept, $47.50, util; DB Billing, $1,505.96, prof fees; Farmers Union-Union Center, $34.22, sup; Prairiewave, $42.94, util; Regional Home Medical Equip, $118.00, sup.

            MAYOR’S RIDE – Johnson Western Wholesale, $14,994.00, sup.

            SPECIAL SALES TAX – Chamber of Commerce, $7,500.00, SIEC, $7,500.00, ind dev.

            CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT – Heavy Constructors, $278,353.46, cap imp; Hills Materials, $183,507.73, cap imp.

            CITIZEN CORPS POLICE GRANT – Neve’s Uniforms, Inc., $121.75, sup.

            LIQUOR – American Wholesale Distributor, $160.00, merch for resale; Butte Electric, $183.60, util; City of Sturgis Water Dept, $291.00, util; Eagle Sales of the BH, $19,528.20, off sale beer; Ecolab, $31.00, maint; Fisher Beverage, $12,064.10, off sale beer; Frito-Lay, $27.67, snacks for resale; Heartland Paper, $272.91, sup; Jim Dandy Snack Food, $105.60, snacks for resale; Johnson Western Wholesale, $16,638.11, off sale liquor; M&B Enterprises, $114.00, snacks for resale; Nash Finch, $15.00, other; One Way Service Pros, $233.30, maint; Outlaw’s Ltd, $483.91, sup; Republic Beverage Co, $8,951.21, off sale liquor; Rushmore News, $25.20, snacks for resale; Sam’s Club, $118.90, sup; The Homeslice Group, $3,118.00, publishing.

            WATER SYSTEM OPERATIONS – City of Sturgis Water Dept, $51.00, util; Candy Morrell, $380.25, maint.

            WASTEWATER FACILITIES – Energy Labs, $356.00, prof fees; Kimball Midwest, $146.85, sup; Morman Law Firm, $24.39, prof fees; Candy Morrell, $250.00, maint; Sanitation Products, $556.85, maint; Street Department Petty Cash, $1.90, prof fees; USA Blue Book, $298.81, maint.

            SANITARY SERVICE – Butler Machinery, $370.96, maint; Great Western Tire, $240.95, maint; Inland Truck Parts, $252.24, maint; Jenner Equipment, $80.73, maint; Morman Law Firm, $265.17, prof fees; Candy Morrell, $250.00, maint; New Deal Tire, $1,898.90, other; Sanitation Products, $261.23, maint; Sturgis Tire, $13.00, maint; West River International, $119.86, maint.

            RALLY – BH Technologies, $187.50, maint; Morman Law Firm, $4,212.41, prof fees; Candy Morrell, $250.95, maint; Sand Creek Printing, $240.00, sup; Santangelo Law Office, $4,310.00, prof fees.

            TIF #2-BESTGEN – First Western Bank, $15,915.20, other.

            TIF #7-LEGNER – Wells Fargo, $29,739.37, other.

            TIF #8-ALLISON II – First Western Bank, $86,773.18, other.

 

This was the designated time for committee reports:

v      Public Safety Committee—Scudder reported that they have not yet met and their next meeting is June 12, 2007 at 5:00 p.m.

v      Public Works –Call reported that they discussed the drainage issue on Hill Street which was tabled; An egress on the west side of One Eyed Jacks was discussed; Right of Way property on Lazelle St. was revisited; Curb and Gutter replacement at the Catholic Church was approved; Authorization was given to Nohava to advertise for a mechanic; and Randy Nohava reported that they will be working on the creek crossings that were washed out over the weekend.

v      Community Center—McVay reported the next meeting is Thursday June 7, 2007 at 7:00 a.m.  Rod Heikes announced that the summer program has started and they have 70 kids signed up.  He also announced that the Koppmann family, owners and operators of North Western Warehouse Co. donated $500 to the Community Center.

v      Liquor Committee—Ferguson had nothing to report.  The next meeting is Wednesday, June 13.

v      Legal and Finance Committee—Anders had nothing to report.

v      Rally Committee—Scudder reported that the meetings are the second and fourth Thursdays.  

v      Park Board—McVay reported that the next meeting is June 12.

v      Planning and Zoning—Hersrud had nothing to report.

v      Water Board—Tibbetts reported that well #7 had a main break which caused the floor of the well house to heave.  The contractor and the engineering firm have been contacted.  Tibbetts is trying to expedite the repairs so the well will be up and running soon.

v      Library Board—Usera reported that the library has 74 signed up for the teen reading program and 108 in the preschool-6th grade reading program.

v      Airport Board—Anders had nothing to report.

v      Governmental Change Committee—McVay reported that the committee will be meeting Wednesday morning at 7:00 a.m. and at that time it will be decided whether the committee will be doing the hiring process or a recruitment firm will be hired.

 

The Common Council adjourned and reconvened as the Board of Adjustments.

 

This was the time set upon application for a public hearing for a zoning amendment for Simply Service/Dale Butterworth, 975 Howard St. to rezone from residential to residential one/office commercial.  Planning and Zoning approved.  Motion by Anders, second by Ferguson and carried to approve said zoning amendment.

 

Motion by Anders, second by Ferguson and carried to approve first reading of Ordinace 2007-13—Ordinance Amending Title 18, Article III Zoning Districts and Map, Section 1 Establishment of Zoning Districts.

 

The Board of Adjustments adjourned and reconvened as the Common Council in regular session.

 

This was the time set upon application for a public hearing for the following malt beverage license renewals for the year July 1, 2007—June 30, 2008.

Package (off-sale)

    1. Pamida Store Operating  Co., LLC – Pamida, 2105 Lazelle
    2. Rick & Brandy Jacobs – Rev Limit & BP, 1412 Junction Ave
    3. Lynn’s Discount Foods, Inc – Lynn’s Dakotamart Sturgis, 1111 Lazelle
    4. Nash Enterprises Inc – Kwik Mart, 2217 Junction Ave
    5. Fresh Start Convenience Stores, Inc – Fresh Start Sturgis, 2620 Lazelle               
    6. Fresh Start Convenience Stores, Inc – Fresh Start Sturgis Conoco, 2350 Lazelle
    7. Moyle Petroleum Co – Common Cents Food Store, 2421 Junction Ave
    8. MG Oil Co – Amoco #6, 990 Lazelle
    9. Kan-Meyer Inc – Grocery Mart, 2216 Junction
    10. Farmers Union Oil Co – Cenex C-Store, 2030 Lazelle
    11. Country Stores, Inc – BJ’s Country Store, 2640 Lazelle St 1
    12. Mount Rodney RV Park LLC – Mount Rodney RV Park, 626 Second St

Retail (on-off) Sale

a.       Dennis Lovold & Paul Ullerich LLP – Original World Famous Road Kill Café, 1333 Main St

b.       Junction Avenue Property LLC – Sturgis Rider Café, 1025 Junction Ave

c.       Sturgis Events LLC – Sturgis Events, 1231 Lazelle

d.       Lybeck’s Twenty-First Century Inc – Shenanigan’s Casino, 935 Main St

e.       Big Al’s Swap Shop Inc – Big Al’s, 1123 Main St

f.        Key City Enterprises LLC – Key City Enterprises, 1111 Main St

g.       USA Chopper, LLC—Wrigley Field Casino, 2695 Lazelle St.

h.       Ace of Diamonds, Inc – Ace of Diamonds, 2715 Lazelle Suite D

i.         Days End Campground Inc – Days End Campground, 2501 Avalanche Rd

j.         Mike & Nancy Bachand – Mike’s Place, 1337 Main St

k.       Rally Events Inc – REI, 1337 Main St

l.         Jim Mason – Gold Pan Pizza, 1133 Main St

m.     Norma Weyer – Poker Alice Casino, Lot A of Lot X-1 of Lot X, Schnell’s Addition, 850 sq ft on SE corner of Building located on the above described lot

n.       Schmid Investments-Side Hack Saloon LLC – Sidehack Saloon, 1027 Lazelle

o.       Dungeon Bar, Inc – Royal Flush Casino & Sport Bar, 1030 Main St

p.       Buffalo Bills Corp – Buffalo Bill’s Casino, 1544 Lazelle

q.       Jesseph and Bartels, LLC – Jambonz, 2214 Junction Ave

r.        Billy & Jason Fields – Rosco’z, 976 Lazelle

s.       Black Hills Pizza Hut of Sturgis – Pizza Hut of Sturgis, 2249 Lazelle

t.        Clayettna, Inc. dba Pizza Ranch, 2711 Lazelle Street

 

Motion by Scudder, second by Anders and carried with Call abstaining to approve the aforementioned license renewals.

 

This was the time set upon application for a public hearing for a retail (on-sale) malt beverage license transfer from USA Chopper LLC—Wrigley Field Casino, 2695 Lazelle to Boulder Canyon Bar & Grill LLC, 2695 Lazelle. (Motion by Anders, second by Ferguson and carried with Call abstaining to continue the public hearing for aforementioned license renewal to July 2, 2007.

(need to present to Public Safety Committee for recommendation)

 

 

This was the time set upon application for a public hearing for a retail (on-off sale) malt beverage license renewal for the license period of July 1, 2007-June 30,2008 for Mounib Aoun, 1321 Main St. Motion by McVay, second by Anders and carried with Call abstaining to continue the public hearing for the aforementioned license renewal to July 2, 2007.

 

Motion by  Scudder, second by Hersrud and carried with Call abstaining to set a public hearing for June 18, 2007 for a retail (on-off sale) malt beverage license renewal for the period of July 1, 2007-June 30, 2008 for Jay Allen dba Broken Spoke Saloon, Inc., 905 Lazelle St.

 

Motion by McVay, second by Ferguson and carried with Call abstaining to set a public hearing for June 18, 2007 for a retail (on-off sale) malt beverage licnese renewal for the period of July 1, 2007-June 30, 2008 for Charlston Angderson dba Charley’s, 947 Main St.

 

Motion by Scudder, second by Ferguson and carried with Call abstaining to approve a special events license for The Knuckle Saloon to serve the Matt wedding reception August 31, 2007 at the Sturgis Community Center gym.

 

Motion by Ferguson, second by Anders and carried with Call abstaining to approve a special events license for the Knuckle Saloon to serve the Duprel wedding July 21, 2007 at the City Auditorium.

 

Motion by Anders, second by Ferguson and carried with Call abstaining to approve a special events license for Gunner’s Lounge to serve the Sheeler wedding June 16, 2007 at the City Auditorium.

 

Motion by Anders, second by Ferguson and carried to authorize change order #3, an increase of $9,462.00 for the Industrial Park Loop.  This will not increase the total cost of the project because a cheaper overlay was used.

 

Motion by Usera, second by Anders and carried to authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of denial of claim to Gayle Dillin and Gertrude Davis regarding an 810 7th Street sewer issue.  The letter states that the City of Sturgis agrees with the insurance company.

 

Motion by Call, second by Scudder and carried to authorize the Mayor to sign the West Nile Virus Awareness Week proclamation.

 

Motion by Scudder, second by Usera and carried to authorize the Mayor to sign the West Nile Virus grant application.

 

Motion by Ferguson, second by Call and carried to authorize Clint Dunker to advertise for an assistant manager at the liquor store.

 

Motion by Anders, second by Ferguson and carried to authorize Randy Nohava to advertise for a mechanic.

 

Motion by Call, second by Ferguson and carried unanimously to approve the following salary matters:

New Hires

    1. Dale Brownell—Temp. Rally/ Liquor, $8.25/hr, effective July 26, 2007
    2. David Karas—Temp. Rally/Liquor, $8.25/hr, effective July 26, 2007
    3. Jean Kusser—Temp. Rally/Liquor, $8.25/hr, effective July 26, 2007
    4. Randy Wagner—Temp. Rally/Liquor, $8.25/hr, effective July 26, 2007
    5. Lance Collins—Temp. Rally/Liquor, $8.25/hr, effective July 26, 2007
    6. Matt Wardell—Temp. Rally/ Liquor, $8.00/hr, effective July 26, 2007
    7. Casandra Smith—CC Lifeguard, $6.25/hr, effective June 5, 2007
    8. C.J. Smith—Seasonal Parks, $7.00/hr, effective June 5, 2007
    9. Zac Israelson—CC Tennis Instructor, $6.25/hr, effective June 4, 2007

 

ANY OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL

 

Gene King of Kings Construction and Chad Swanson of CMR Framing came before the Council to express their concerns about Jay Allen and the renewal of his malt beverage license.  Chaplin explained that the council would be happy to listen to them, but the public hearing isn’t until June 18, and they would have to come back and repeat what they have concerns about.  Swanson and King said they would be happy to wait until June 18 to speak their concerns.  Thomson told King and Swanson that if they have any information that the Council could review to take it to City Hall.

 

Motion by McVay, second by Anders and carried to adjourn to Executive Session for contract, legal and personnel matters.

 

Motion by Call, second by Anders and carried to adjourn Executive Session and return to Regular Session.

 

Motion by Anders, second by Usera and carried unanimously to allow Pepper Massey to put in hours prior to her official start date.

 

Motion by Scudder, second by Ferguson and carried to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m.

 

ATTEST                                                              APPROVED                                                                                                            

            Ann Bertolotto, Deputy Finance Officer                       Mark Chaplin, Council President