Brookings public meetings in 2024

Airport Board

The Brookings Airport Board will hold a regular meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, receive the airport manager's report on November operations (including SDSU operations), discuss winter operations, hear reports from SDSU and the fixed-base operator, and elect board officers for the upcoming term. The meeting is largely procedural and routine oversight.

• Approval of November 15, 2024 meeting minutes
• Airport Manager's report covering November 2024 operations and SDSU operations
• Discussion of Winter Operations
• Election of Board officers (chair, vice-chair, etc.)
• FBO report from the fixed-base operator

City Council

The council will hold executive sessions and study sessions on PFAS mitigation, emerald ash borer, and inclusive play. Regular business includes the mayor's state of the city address, a road reconstruction contract award, first reading of a rezone ordinance, and public hearings on an airport lease and a comprehensive plan amendment. They will also vote on a preliminary plat, contingency fund transfer, and city manager contract amendment.

• First reading of Rezone Ordinance 24-038 to change zoning (public hearing Jan. 14, 2025)
• Public hearing and action on Resolution 24-114 to amend 2040 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map
• Action on Resolution 24-115 awarding bids for 12th Street South Intersection and Main Avenue South Signal and Sidewalk Ramp Reconstruction
• Public hearing and action on Resolution 24-111 to lease airport property to Madison Aircraft LLC & Dakota Jet Company
• Action on Resolution 24-117 amending the City Manager's contract for 2025

Charter Review Commission

The Charter Review Commission will review feedback from the City Council, City Clerk and City Attorney regarding the city charter. Members will discuss questions to ask about the charter and finalize outreach plans for the upcoming election period through April 8, 2025. The agenda also includes planning a leadership breakfast/lunch and identifying messaging partners.

• Review City Council, City Clerk, and City Attorney feedback on the charter
• Discuss questions the commission will ask about the city charter
• Finalize outreach timeline and details for the election period through April 8 2025
• Plan leadership breakfast/lunch logistics (date, location, time)
• Identify messaging partners and outreach materials (social media, QR code, FAQ)

City Council

The agenda consists of a notice of quorum for a staff celebration held at the Larson Nature Center. No official city business will be acted upon during this time.

• Staff celebration at Larson Nature Center from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Library Board

The Library Board will review financial reports, including general funds, fines, and donations from November 2024. The board is also scheduled to discuss the proposed 2025 Fines Budget.

• Approval of November 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of General Funds, Fines, and Donation bills from November 2024
• Discussion of Proposed 2025 Fines Budget
• Librarian's Report and YTD statistics through November 2024

Brookings Disability Awareness Committee

The committee will review budget updates, including a request for mini grants and the utilization of remaining funds. Members will also discuss updates on the Mayor's Awards recap, listening sessions, ASL classes, and social media publicity.

• Review and approve request for mini grants
• Discussion of remaining fund utilization
• Mayor's Awards recap
• Listening Session update
• ASL Class update

Dacotah Bank Center Advisory Board

The advisory board will review project and finance updates for the Dacotah Bank Center. The meeting includes a SWOT analysis and staff updates.

• Dacotah Bank Center Project Updates
• Finance Update
• SWOT Analysis

Brookings Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will nominate and select its Chair and Vice Chair for 2025. Members will also review state case report updates and receive subcommittee reports.

• Election of officers for 2025
• Review of 11.1 State Case Report updates
• Subcommittee updates on survey, public education, codes & design, and incentives & partnerships
• Planning for 2025 BRBA Home Show
• SDSU ID Home Tour request

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will discuss new business regarding membership and a discrimination ordinance. The commission will also review old business including human rights training, mayor awards, parental concerns, and the budget.

• HRC Membership discussion
• Discrimination Ordinance discussion
• Human rights training with Dr. Moore
• Budget review
• Ordinance update regarding complaint process

Sustainability Council

The Sustainability Council will review accomplished and future objectives for the 2024/2025 Strategic Plan. The meeting includes a presentation on Bee City USA and discussions regarding council bylaws and upcoming memberships.

• Bee City USA City Council Presentation
• 2024/2025 Strategic Plan objectives review
• Bylaws discussion
• 2025 Memberships discussion
• Subcommittee updates for Education, Climate, Waste, Energy, and Local Foods

City Council

This is a procedural notice that a quorum of the Brookings City Council may attend the United Way Communities That Care Key Leader Orientation. No official city business will be discussed or decided. The meeting is not a regular council session.

City Council

The Brookings City Council will consider several resolutions, including a surplus property declaration (Resolution 24-110) and bids for the regional landfill (Resolutions 24-105 and 24-106). Council members will vote on a Development Agreement with Solventum. A public hearing will be held on a temporary alcoholic beverage application for a Winter Gala at St. Thomas More Catholic School, 1700 8th Street South, scheduled for February 1, 2025. The council will also hear a proposal to name a street in Pioneer Park and reconsider a liquor license renewal for Park Hospitality (LaCantina Restaurant).

• Resolution 24-110: Declare surplus property for the City of Brookings.
• Resolution 24-105: Award bid for Brookings Regional Landfill Hay Land Lease.
• Resolution 24-106: Award bid for Brookings Regional Landfill Leachate Hauling.
• Development Agreement with Solventum (ID 24-06027).
• Public hearing on temporary alcoholic beverage permit for St. Thomas More Catholic School Winter Gala at 1700 8th Street South (ID 24-05759).

City Council

This is a notice of quorum for the Brookings City Council, indicating that a majority of council members may be present at the Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce Legislative Lookahead virtual meeting, but no official city business will be acted upon.

• No official city business will be conducted at this meeting

City Council

This is a notice of quorum for the Downtown Brookings Festival of Lights event on December 6, 2024. Although a majority of City Council members may be present, no official city business will be acted upon. The agenda is purely procedural.

City Council

This is a notice of a quorum of the Brookings City Council meeting with Activity Center members. No official city business will be acted upon; it is a social visit only.

City Council

The City Council will host a Mayor's Holiday Celebration & Awards Event at the Dacotah Bank Center. No official city business will be acted upon during this event.

• Mayor's Holiday Celebration & Awards Event
• Notice of Quorum for Mayor's Holiday Celebration
• City Council members and volunteer board members may attend
• Event held at Dacotah Bank Center, 824 32nd Avenue
• Event scheduled for 5:00 - 8:30 p.m. on December 4, 2024

Planning Commission

The Brookings Planning Commission will hold public hearings and decide on several land-use items, including a rezoning of Lots 1 and 2 in Block 1 of Bowes Addition from Agriculture A to Residence R-1A (single-family). They will also review a preliminary plat for three lots in Sioux Village of Indian Hills Addition, a final development plan for two lots in Wiese Addition, and amendments to the Future Land Use Map along Main Avenue South. Additionally, the commission will elect officers for 2025.

• Rezone Lots 1 and 2 in Block 1 of Bowes Addition from Agriculture A to Residence R-1A Single-family district
• Preliminary plat for Lot 53E, 53F, and 53G of Sioux Village of Indian Hills Addition
• Final development plan for Lots 3 and 4 in Block 9 of Wiese Addition
• Future Land Use Map amendments for Main Avenue South
• Election of officers for 2025

Park & Recreation Advisory Board

The Brookings Park & Recreation Advisory Board will conduct its regular procedural business, including calls to order, agenda and minutes approval, and a public comment period. The board will hear reports from the Bike Subcommittee and receive event reminders. A key agenda item is the presentation of the 2025 Capital Improvement Project List. The Directors will provide project updates and a recap of the golf season before adjourning.

• Approval of agenda and minutes
• Bike Subcommittee report
• Event reminders
• 2025 Capital Improvement Project List review
• Directors Report – project updates and golf season recap

City Council

The City Council will consider approving 2025-2027 labor agreements with the Teamsters Local 120 for police and general city employees, and hold a public hearing on the annual on-sale convention liquor license renewal for LaCantina Restaurant, which failed a compliance check. Other items include a change order for the street maintenance overlay project, a commercial corridor design review site plan, a fund transfer resolution, and a jurisdictional change for portions of 34th Avenue and 30th Street. The agenda also includes proclamations for Small Business Saturday and a pinning ceremony for police officers.

• Action on 2025-2027 Teamster Police Union Agreement
• Action on 2025-2027 Teamster City General Union Agreement
• Public hearing on annual on-sale convention liquor license renewal for Park Hospitality (LaCantina Restaurant) after failed compliance check
• Action on Change Order No. 1 for Project 2024-08STI Street Maintenance and Overlay Project (Bowes Construction)
• Public hearing on Commercial Corridor Design Review Overlay District Site Plan for Lot 1, Block 1 of Moriarty Edgebrook Second Addition

Airport Board

The Brookings Airport Board will vote on renewing hangar leases for five tenants, including Turbo Arrow LLC (Hangar #109), Darryl Clapp (Hangar #107), Robert Fite (Hangar #105), Brian VanLiere (Hangar #123), and Madison Aircraft LLC & Dakota Jet Company (Hangar #209). They will also consider a terminal lease agreement with the Civil Air Patrol. The board will review the Airport Manager's report covering September 2024 operations and other routine reports.

• Hangar lease renewals for five tenants with specific hangar numbers
• Terminal lease agreement with Civil Air Patrol
• Approval of minutes from October 17 and October 25, 2024
• Airport Manager's report on September 2024 operations and SDSU operations
• Reports from SDSU and FBO

City Council

This agenda is a notice that a quorum of the City Council may be present at a Brookings Business Mixer from 4:30-6:30 PM on November 21, 2024. No official city business will be acted upon. The notice is provided to comply with South Dakota open meetings law.

Library Board

The Library Board will discuss and potentially approve updates to three policies: Historical Collection, Interlibrary Loan, and Outreach Services. They will also approve minutes from October, monthly bills, and receive financial and librarian reports. The meeting is largely routine business.

• Review of Historical Collection, Interlibrary Loan, and Outreach Services Policies
• Approval of bills for October 2024 (General Funds, Fines, Donations)
• Approval of October 17, 2024 Library Board meeting minutes
• Continuing Education Record for November 2024
• Financial Report for October 2024

City Council

This is a procedural notice that a quorum of the Brookings City Council may be present at a Business Mixer on November 21, 2024. No official city business will be discussed or acted upon at this event.

Brookings Public Arts Commission

The Brookings Public Arts Commission will review recent project updates, including pickleball courts and statue maintenance, and discuss the 2024/2025 budget and goals. The group will also address a vacant seat and plan for future projects like the Activity Center.

• Pickleball courts: $6,475 spent
• Statue maintenance: $1,041.25
• Review 2024/2025 budget
• Plan 2025 project goals
• Address vacant commission seat

City Council

This is a notice of quorum for the November 20, 2024 Resilient Communities event at GracePoint Wesleyan Church. A majority of council members may be present, but no official city business will be conducted. The agenda contains no items for decision or discussion.

• Notice of quorum for Resilient Communities event at 1420 Orchard Drive, 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will hold a regular meeting with presentations on proposed charter commission changes, downtown revitalization incentives (including facade and grant programs), Edgebrook Golf Course water sourcing options, and Public Works winter operations. No formal votes are scheduled for these items.

• Presentation: Charter Commission Proposed Changes (ID 24-05545)
• Presentation: Proposed Downtown Incentives including Façade Grant, Revitalization Incentive Program, and Lights Camera Action Grant (ID 24-05416)
• Presentation: Edgebrook Golf Course Water Sourcing (ID 24-05577)
• Presentation: Public Works Streets Division Winter Operations (ID 24-05538)

Brookings Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will hear a presentation on the Brookings Downtown Master Plan, including the Downtown Façade Program and Revitalization Incentive Program. They will also review historic preservation case reports for properties on 5th, 4th, 9th, 6th, and 8th streets. Additional items include subcommittee updates and planning for the Mayor's Awards.

• Presentation of Brookings Downtown Master Plan with Façade Program and Revitalization Incentive Program
• Review of 11.1 application for 625 5th Street
• Case report requests for 919 4th Street and 629 9th Avenue
• SHPO approval letters for 912 6th Street and 501 8th Street
• Mayor's Awards planning for December 4, 2024

Brookings Disability Awareness Committee

The committee is meeting to review budget and officer updates and discuss year-end spending. Members will also discuss a social media campaign and the Mayor's Awards scheduled for December 4.

• Year-end spending review
• Mayor's Awards on 12-4-24
• Social media campaign and merchandise discussion
• New member applications
• Potential change to regular meeting day and time

Sustainability Council

The Sustainability Council will discuss and vote on an updated mission statement, review the 2024/2025 budget and strategic plan, and elect positions and a chair for 2025. Other agenda items include an update on the Food Forest, bylaws discussion, and reports from subcommittees and liaisons.

• Discussion & action on proposed mission statement language
• 2024/2025 budget discussion
• 2025 positions and chair vote
• Food Forest update
• Bylaws discussion

Human Rights Commission

The Brookings Human Rights Commission will discuss several items of new business, including a human‑rights training session with Dr. Moore, the commission’s meeting schedule, a recommendation to name or rename a street, and the commission’s budget. The commission will also receive reports from various liaisons and task forces. Public comment will be allowed before the meeting is adjourned.

• Human‑rights training with Dr. Moore (Mallack)
• Commission meeting schedule (Johnsen)
• Recommendation to name/rename a street (Nagy)
• Commission budget presentation (Bell)

City Council

The City Council will consider the 2025 budget and a 10-year Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting includes public hearings on reasonable accommodation requests and airport leasing, as well as votes on city fees and council compensation.

• Second reading and action on Ordinance 24-037 (2025 Appropriation Ordinance)
• Resolution 24-097 to adopt the Consolidated Fee Schedule
• Resolution 24-100 and 24-101 regarding a lease and FBO Agreement with Pheasants Fury Aviation, LLC at Brookings Airport
• Resolution 24-096 to revise compensation for the Mayor and City Council members
• Creation of Tax Increment District Number Thirteen boundaries and project plan (Res 24-102, 24-103)

City Council

This is a notice of quorum for the Brookings City Council's attendance at a Veterans Day Program on November 11, 2024. No official city business will be acted upon during this gathering. The agenda consists only of procedural boilerplate with no decisions or discussions.

City Council

This is a notice that a quorum of the City Council may be present at the 35th Annual Veterans Vigil, but no official city business will be acted upon. The meeting is purely ceremonial.

• Notice of possible quorum at Veterans Vigil on Nov 10, 2024

City Council

This agenda item is a public notice that a quorum of City Council members may attend the Brookings Solar Project Groundbreaking Ceremony on November 6, 2024, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. No official city business will be conducted during the event. The meeting is otherwise procedural with no decisions or discussions scheduled.

• Brookings Solar Project Groundbreaking Ceremony, 3940 30th Street, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
• Notice of quorum under SD Codified Law 1-25-1.1; no official action taken

Planning Commission

The commission will approve the agenda and the October 1, 2024 meeting minutes. It will hold hearings and take action on a final development plan for Lot 2 in Block 3B of the Prairie Hills Addition and on a Commercial Corridor Design Review Overlay District site plan for Lot 1 in Block 1 of the Moriarty Edgebrook Second Addition. The commission will also consider matters of the Nominating Committee.

• Approval of October 1, 2024 minutes (ID 24‑0527)
• Final Development Plan – Lot 2, Block 3B, Prairie Hills Addition (ID 24‑0519)
• Commercial Corridor Design Review Overlay District Site Plan – Lot 1, Block 1, Moriarty Edgebrook Second Addition (ID 24‑0521)
• Nominating Committee consideration (ID 24‑0520)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting primarily to enter an executive session. This session is for consulting with legal counsel regarding litigation or contractual matters and discussing business marketing or pricing strategies.

• Executive session regarding proposed or pending litigation or contractual matters
• Executive session regarding marketing or pricing strategies for a state-owned business

Charter Review Commission

The Charter Review Commission will review the Redline Charter, including grammatical changes and outreach strategies, during a public meeting.

• Review of the Redline Charter
• Walk through Changes and Approve
• Outreach Discussion and Strategies
• Approval of Minutes from 9/19/2024
• Project Calendar Review

Airport Board

The Brookings Airport Board will consider approving a Fixed Base Operator Agreement and a Hangar Lease Amendment with Pheasants Fury Aviation LLC. The meeting is scheduled for 9:00 AM on October 25, 2024, at the City & County Government Center.

• Approval of Fixed Base Operator Agreement with Pheasants Fury Aviation LLC (ID 24-05173)
• Approval of Hangar Lease Amendment, Hangar Site #133, Pheasants Fury Aviation LLC (ID 24-05184)

Brookings Disability Awareness Committee

The committee is meeting to review budget updates and officer reports. Members will discuss a work plan including the Mayors awards and a social media campaign. The body will also consider changing the day and time of regular meetings.

• Budget transfer to Parks Department for Communication Board
• Work plan item: Mayors awards on 12-4-2024
• Discussion on social media campaign and merchandise
• ASL Class update
• Review of November and December 2024 meeting dates and formats

Dacotah Bank Center Advisory Board

The Dacotah Bank Center Advisory Board will meet to discuss facility updates and financial reports. The agenda includes a SWOT analysis and project updates for the center.

• SWOT Analysis
• Dacotah Bank Center Project Updates
• Finance Update

City Council

The council will note quorum and attend the Peaceful Pines Senior Living ribbon cutting and open house. No official city business will be acted upon at this meeting. The event is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on October 23, 2024.

• Peaceful Pines Senior Living ribbon cutting and open house (no official business)

City Council

The Brookings City Council will hold a first reading of Ordinance 24-037, the 2025 Appropriation Ordinance, with a second reading scheduled for November 12, 2024. It will also conduct a second reading and action on Ordinance 24-036, a budget amendment to the 2024 budget. Public hearings will be held for Kwik Trip’s on‑off sale malt license and its on‑off sale wine operating agreement, both located at 2016 20th Street South. Additional items include a contract change order for a city infrastructure project and several resolutions on property, budget authority, and special assessments.

• First reading of Ordinance 24-037, the 2025 Appropriation Ordinance
• Second reading and action on Ordinance 24-036, Budget Amendment No. 9 to the 2024 budget
• Public hearing on Kwik Trip’s on‑off sale malt license (2016 20th St South)
• Public hearing on Kwik Trip’s on‑off sale wine operating agreement (2016 20th St South)
• Resolution 24-095 authorizing Change Order No. 1 for Project 2024‑05STI Structure replacement (Austreim Excavating, Inc.)

Library Board

The Brookings Public Library Board will review and approve bills for September 2024, discuss the circulation policy, and review financial and patron statistics.

• Approval of bills for General Funds, Fines, and Donations
• Discussion on the Circulation Policy
• Review of the 2025 Patron and Stakeholder Surveys
• Presentation of the September 2024 Financial Report
• Review of Year-to-Date statistics

Airport Board

The Brookings Airport Board will convene to approve the September 19, 2024 minutes and review operational reports for September. The agenda includes a report from South Dakota State University (SDSU) and a Flight Business Operator (FBO) report. The meeting will conclude with an executive session regarding legal counsel.

• Approval of September 19, 2024 Airport Board minutes
• Review of September 2024 operational reports
• SDSU operations report
• FBO (Flight Business Operator) report
• Executive session for legal counsel consultation

Sustainability Council

The Sustainability Council will meet to discuss updates to its bylaws and a proposed new mission statement. The body will also review the 2024/2025 Strategic Plan and the 2024/2025 budget.

• Action on proposed mission statement update
• 2024/2025 Budget discussion
• 2024/2025 Strategic Plan objectives
• Bylaws discussion
• Subcommittee updates on Climate Action Plan, Waste, and Energy

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss economic development and sustainability. The meeting includes a presentation on the 'No Mow May' initiative and a review of funding recommendations for 2025.

• Presentation on 'No Mow May' by the Brookings Sustainability Council
• 2025 Economic Development Funding Recommendation
• Community Economic Development Master Plan Implementation Plan

City Council

The City Council issued a notice that a quorum of members may be present for the Hobo Day Parade on October 12, 2024. The document states that no official city business will be acted upon during this event.

• Hobo Day Parade scheduled for October 12, 2024

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will meet to assess progress on goals and review its working groups. The body will also discuss budget, meeting schedules, and training with Dr. Moore.

• Review of working groups and progress on goals
• Human Rights training with Dr. Moore
• Discussion of the Butler Award
• Budget review
• Reports from police, school district, and disability committee liaisons

City Council

The Brookings City Council will conduct public hearings and second readings on several ordinances, including a budget amendment, speed‑zone changes, and multiple zoning and development amendments. A resolution will be considered to adopt the Downtown Brookings Master Plan. The meeting also includes routine items such as the consent agenda and open forum.

• Ordinance 24-036: Authorizing Budget Amendment No. 9 to the 2024 Budget (second reading Oct 22)
• Ordinance 24-016: Amending Speed Zones (second reading and action)
• Ordinance 24-032: Rezon­ing Lot 2, Block 3B, Prairie Hills Addition from PD‑B‑2A to PD‑B‑2
• Ordinance 24-033: Amending Commercial Corridor Design Review Overlay District
• Resolution 24-076: Adoption of the Downtown Brookings Master Plan

Park & Recreation Advisory Board

The City of Brookings Park & Recreation Advisory Board meeting scheduled for October 7, 2024 at 5:30 PM has been canceled. Director Kristin Zimmerman and Assistant Director Josh Bauman are out of town attending the NRPA Conference. No agenda items will be considered at this time.

City Council

The City Council will attend the Bobcat Homecoming parade on Friday, October 4, with no official business scheduled. The meeting agenda includes a notice of quorum stating that a majority of council members may be present but no official actions will be taken.

• Notice of Quorum for Bobcat Homecoming Parade
• Parade route: 6th Street and 5th Avenue to 6th Street
• Meeting location: Brookings City & County Government Center

City Council

The Brookings City Council meeting on October 2, 2024 will feature a ribbon‑cutting ceremony for the Hillcrest Elementary School gymnasium at 304 15th Avenue. No official city business will be acted upon, as the meeting is called only to provide public notice and allow council members to attend the ceremony.

• Ribbon cutting ceremony for Hillcrest Elementary School gymnasium, 304 15th Avenue, 10:30‑11:30 AM

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and hold a hearing on a preliminary plat. The body will decide on the plat for Lot 1 of Block 1 in Moriarty Edgebrook Second Addition.

• Hearing and action on Preliminary Plat - Lot 1 of Block 1 in Moriarty Edgebrook Second Addition (ID 24-0473)

City Council

The Brookings City Council special meeting will conduct a public hearing and second reading on amended Ordinance 24-031, which establishes reasonable accommodations under the Federal Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, attendance record, agenda approval, an open forum for brief public comments, and introductions of topics for future discussion. No other actions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Public hearing and action on amended Ordinance 24-031 (reasonable accommodations)
• Open forum for public comments (max three minutes per speaker)
• Introduction of topics for future discussion (no action this meeting)
• Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
• Approval of the meeting agenda

City Council

The Brookings City Council will hold a budget study session and regular meeting to discuss a 10-year capital improvement plan, approve contracts for the 2024 Brookings Trails Project, and consider multiple zoning ordinance first readings.

• Budget Study Session: 10-year Capital Improvement Plan and Fee Schedule Updates
• Resolution 24-089: Awarding bids for the 2024 Brookings Trails Project
• Resolution 24-087: Awarding bids for the 2025-09STI Concrete Maintenance Project
• Ordinance 24-016: Amending speed zones
• Ordinance 24-032: Rezoning Lot 2 in Block 3B of Prairie Hills Addition

Charter Review Commission

The commission is meeting to make final decisions on several small charter items and review the powers and duties of the City Manager. Members will also discuss including equity language in the preamble and updating financial procedures in Article IV.

• Decision on 90-day transition period for City Manager
• Determination of charter review frequency (every 5 or 10 years)
• Discussion on including "Sex and Gender Identity" in the charter
• Review of Article IV Financial Procedures recommended changes
• Comparison of BCC 1-15 and MCC 1-14 regarding City Manager powers

City Council

The Brookings City Council will attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony for pickleball courts at Hillcrest Park. No official city business is scheduled to be acted upon during this event.

• Pickleball Courts Ribbon Cutting at Hillcrest Park
• Notice of Quorum for Pickleball Courts event

City Council

The City Council is scheduled to attend a National Civic League Workshop. The notice states that no official city business will be acted upon during this event.

• National Civic League Workshop from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm at the Dacotah Bank Center

City Council

The Brookings City Council meeting will include routine business such as call to order, attendance record, agenda approval, and an open forum for public comments. The council will then discuss Informational Memorandum 28, which proposes prohibiting taxes on anything sold for human consumption. No vote or action on this proposal can be taken at this meeting; it is for discussion only. The agenda also allows council members to introduce topics for future discussion.

• Discussion on IM 28: Prohibiting taxes on anything sold for human consumption (informational memorandum)
• Open Forum – public comments limited to three minutes per speaker
• Council member introductions of topics for future discussion (no action this meeting)
• Routine items: Call to Order, Attendance record, Agenda approval

Brookings Historic Preservation Commission

The Brookings Historic Preservation Commission will review State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) letters for four specific addresses. The body will also discuss subcommittee updates and planning for the Mayor's Awards.

• Review of SHPO Letter for 312 8th Avenue
• Review of SHPO Letter for 509 Main Avenue
• Review of SHPO Letter for 427 Main Avenue
• Review of SHPO Letter for 815 5th Street
• Planning for Mayor's Awards on December 4

Sustainability Council

The Sustainability Council will meet to receive updates on the city budget and a solar project. The agenda includes a discussion with Tyler Miller from SDSU and reports from various subcommittees.

• Update on Solar Project
• Budget Update
• SDSU Discussion with Tyler Miller
• Subcommittee reports on Climate Action Plan, Waste, Energy, and Local Foods
• Follow-up and discussion on No Mow May and Bee City

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will meet to discuss a recommendation to the City Council and potential dates for human rights training with Dr. Moore. The body will also review reports from various liaisons, task forces, and working groups.

• Recommendation to City Council
• Human rights training dates with Dr. Moore
• LSS MCC Medical Interpreter Training Program
• BMC Ice Cream Social & Community Fair
• Commission budget and vacancies

City Council

The Brookings City Council will hold a budget study session followed by a regular meeting. The council will vote on the 2025 property tax levy, approve temporary alcohol licenses, and consider a franchise agreement for a cable television system.

• Second Reading and Action on Ordinance 24-029: Certifying the 2025 City of Brookings Property Tax Levy
• Public Hearing and Action on Ordinance 24-028: Granting a Franchise to Mediacom Minnesota LLC
• Public Hearing and Action on Temporary Alcohol Application from Brookings Area Chamber
• Action on Resolution 24-085: Amending the Consolidated Fee Schedule
• Action on appointments to the Brookings Historic Preservation Commission

City Council

This document is a notice that City Council members may be present for a National Senior Center Month Event. The notice states that no official city business will be acted upon.

• National Senior Center Month Event at Brookings Activity Center

Park & Recreation Advisory Board

The Park & Recreation Advisory Board will meet to conduct a park tour and hold a regular meeting. The board will discuss and potentially take action regarding Mayor's Awards.

• Park tour
• Discussion and possible action on Mayor's Awards

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a petition to rezone Lot 2 in Block 3B of the Prairie Hills Addition, changing its underlying district from Business B‑2A Office to Business B‑2. The commission will also hear several variance requests and amendments to zoning ordinances. After these items, the commission will discuss a future land‑use map revision before adjourning.

• Rezoning Lot 2, Block 3B, Prairie Hills Addition – Business B‑2A to Business B‑2 (ID 24‑0435)
• Variance for side setback at 815 5th Street (ID 24‑0433)
• Variance for front setback at 102 Folsom Street (ID 24‑0430)
• Amendments to Chapter 94, Article V1, Division 3 – porch, deck, platform yard regulations (ID 24‑0316)
• Amendments to Chapter 94, Article IV, Division 2 – Commercial corridor design overlay (ID 24‑0437)

Brookings Disability Awareness Committee

The Brookings Disability Awareness Committee will meet to select recipients for the Mayor's Awards. The committee will also discuss budget and officer updates, as well as work plan items including a proclamation and National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM).

• Selection of Mayor's Awards recipients
• Discussion of a social media campaign and merchandise
• Updates on ASL Class and Listening Session
• Work plan items: Proclamation, White cane, and NDEAM
• Budget and officer updates

City Council

The Brookings City Council meeting will approve the agenda, hear public comments, and consider a consent agenda of routine items. Council members will conduct first readings of several ordinances, including the 2025 property tax levy, a cable franchise for Mediacom, and a conditional use permit for a home‑occupation hair salon. The council will also hold public hearings on a commercial corridor design overlay and on a resolution to amend the 2040 Comprehensive Plan future land‑use map.

• First reading of Ordinance 24-029 to certify the 2025 City of Brookings Property Tax Levy (second reading scheduled for September 10, 2024).
• First reading of Ordinance 24-028 granting a franchise to Mediacom Minnesota LLC to construct, operate, and maintain a cable television system in Brookings.
• First reading of Ordinance 24-030 permitting a major home‑occupation hair salon on Lot 1, Block 3, Moriarty Edgebrook Addition (1635 17th Avenue South).
• Public hearing and action on Resolution 24-081 to amend the 2040 Comprehensive Plan’s Future Land Use Map.
• Public hearing and action on a Commercial Corridor Design Review Overlay District Site Plan for Lot 1, Block 1, Reserve Fourth Addition.

Charter Review Commission

The Charter Review Commission will meet to identify specific areas of the city charter for review and discussion. The group will review past meeting notes and begin addressing topics deemed 'easy' to resolve.

• Review of last meeting's topics
• Identification of areas for review
• Discussion of rationale for topics
• Review of Council/Staff recommendations
• Next steps planning

City Council

This document is a notice of quorum for the Brookings Farmers Market event. No official city business will be acted upon during this time.

• Farmers Market event on August 24, 2024, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at the 300 Block of 6th Avenue

City Council

The City Council announced that while at least four members may be present, the meeting coincides with the Meet State Move-In Event at South Dakota State University. Because of this, no official city business will be taken. The notice satisfies the public notice requirement of SD Codified Law 1-25-1.1.

City Council

The Brookings City Council confirms that at least four members will attend the Downtown at Sundown event on August 22. Because the meeting is designated for the event, no official city business will be acted upon. The notice satisfies South Dakota legal requirements for public notice.

• Quorum notice for Downtown at Sundown event, Main Avenue, 5:30‑9:00 PM

Dacotah Bank Center Advisory Board

The Dacotah Bank Center Advisory Board will receive staff and board updates, conduct a SWOT analysis, and hear project and finance/economic impact updates. The meeting will also include discussion of the FY 2025 operating and capital improvement program (CIP) budget. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• SWOT Analysis
• Dacotah Bank Center Project Updates
• Finance & Economic Impact Update
• FY 2025 Operating/CIP Budget
• Staff/Advisory Board Updates

Airport Board

The Airport Board will meet to approve minutes from July 18, 2024. The session includes reviews of the Airport Manager's report, July 2024 operations, and reports from SDSU and the FBO.

• Approval of July 18, 2024 minutes
• Airport Manager's Report
• July 2024 Operations report
• SDSU Report
• FBO Report

Library Board

The Brookings Library Board will discuss updates to the Materials Selection, Unattended Children, and Internet Usage policies. The board will also review financial reports and bills for July 2024.

• Policy updates for Materials Selection, Unattended Children, and Internet Usage (HB1197 edits)
• Approval of July 2024 bills for General Funds, Fines, and Donations
• Review of July 2024 financial reports for General Funds, Fines, and Donation budgets
• Review of the August 2024 Librarian's Report and July 2024 YTD stats

Sustainability Council

The Sustainability Council is meeting to conduct an SDSU Facilities Tour and plan for Downtown at Sundown and Mayor's Awards. The body will also receive updates from various subcommittees and city liaisons.

• SDSU Facilities Tour
• Downtown at Sundown Planning
• Mayor's Awards Planning
• No Mow May discussion
• Reports from Climate Action Plan, Waste, Energy, and Local Foods subcommittees

Charter Review Commission

The Charter Review Commission will review the meeting agenda and recap the prior session. Members will receive an orientation to the charter’s structure and topics. The commission will identify and discuss areas of the city charter to be reviewed or added. The meeting will conclude with next steps for the charter revision process.

• Orientation to charter structure and topics
• Identify areas for charter review
• Discuss rationale for proposed charter changes
• Determine topics to add to the charter
• Outline next steps for charter revision

Planning Commission

The Brookings Planning Commission will review several land use applications, including a driveway variance, a conditional use permit for a home‑based hair salon, and a final development plan amendment for Brookings Marketplace. The commission will also act on a resolution to define boundaries and recommend the creation of Tax Increment Financing District Number Sixteen, followed by approval of its project plan. Additional items include amendments to zoning regulations for porches, decks, and platforms, and a design‑review overlay district site plan.

• ID 24-0377 Traffic variance – driveway at 1828 E Briarwood Circle
• ID 24-0378 Conditional use permit – major home occupation hair salon at 1635 17th Avenue South
• ID 24-0379 Final development plan amendment – Brookings Marketplace
• ID 24-0369 Resolution to declare boundaries and recommend creation of Tax Increment Financing District #16
• ID 24-0370 Approval of Tax Increment District #16 project plan

City Council

This document is a notice of quorum for the Brookings Bonanza event on July 20, 2024. The notice states that no official city business will be acted upon during the event.

Airport Board

The Airport Board will meet to approve the minutes from the June 20, 2024 meeting and consider a lease for a new hangar. The agenda includes updates on the Parallel Taxiway Construction Project and reports on operations for June 2024.

• Approval of June 20, 2024 minutes
• Approval of Hangar Lease to Robert Fite - Site #127
• Parallel Taxiway Construction Project Update
• June 2024 Operations Report
• SDSU Operations Report

Brookings Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission will review a case update for 820 9th Avenue and a state case report for 312 8th Avenue. The meeting also includes subcommittee updates and planning for upcoming events.

• Review Update - 820 9th Avenue
• State Case Report - 312 8th Avenue
• Subcommittee Updates: Survey, Public Education, Codes & Design, and Incentives & Partnership
• Trolley Rides Planning
• Mayor’s Awards Planning

Charter Review Commission

The Commission will review its charge, roles, and responsibilities to establish a project calendar and outreach targets. Members will also participate in a city charter orientation before beginning the formal review of the Brookings City Charter.

• Review of Charter Revision Process
• Establishment of Project Calendar and Outreach Targets
• Discussion of Commission Operation Agreements
• Review of Brookings City Charter

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will conduct officer elections and discuss upcoming events including a Common Read and a documentary screening. The commission will also review vacancies, budget items, and training alignment with city ordinances.

• Officer elections
• Common Read event planning
• Screening of SDVFP documentary
• Human rights training alignment with ordinance
• Budget discussion

City Council

A public information meeting about Emerald Ash Borer is scheduled for July 11, 2024. While a quorum of the City Council or Park & Recreation Board may be present, no official city business will be acted upon.

• Public information meeting about Emerald Ash Borer at McCrory Gardens Education & Visitor Center

Library Board

The Library Board will review the Historical Collection Policy and approve various bills from June 2024. The meeting also includes a continuing education report and a financial budget update.

• Review of Historical Collection Policy
• Approval of General Funds, Fines, and Donation bills
• Review of General Funds, Fines, and Donation budgets
• Continuing Education Report
• Librarian's Report and YTD statistics

Sustainability Council

The Sustainability Council will review its six-month strategic plan and discuss various subcommittee updates. The meeting includes presentations from the Chief Building Official and Albert Patin, alongside updates on Bee City and Downtown at Sundown planning.

• Strategic Plan Six Month Review
• Downtown at Sundown Planning
• Bee City Updates
• Subcommittee updates for Climate Action, Waste, Energy, and Local Foods
• Review of Subcommittee Positions

Brookings Public Arts Commission

The commission will discuss Julia's resignation and review applications for Citizen at Large and Art Professional vacancies. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding pickleball court options and a Gmail page.

• Discussion on Julia's resignation
• Review of applications for two Citizen at Large and one Art Professional vacancies
• Pickleball courts options

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances including a cable television franchise and two budget amendments. The agenda also includes a public hearing for a property rezoning at 2311 Yorkshire Drive and an airport taxiway project.

• Rezoning of 2311 Yorkshire Drive from Residence R-3 to Business B-2A
• Airport Parallel Taxiway Construction Project (AIP #3-46-0005-039-2024)
• Ordinance 24-010 regarding a cable television system franchise for Interstate Telecommunications Cooperative, Inc.
• Budget Amendment No. 7 to the 2024 Budget
• Budget Amendment No. 6 to the 2024 Budget

City Council

The City Council, Park & Recreation, and Historic Preservation Commission may be present at Pioneer Park for the Historic Bandshell Rededication. No official city business will be acted upon during this event.

• Historic Bandshell Rededication at Pioneer Park

City Council

This notice is for a potential quorum of at least four City Council members attending the 4th of July parade. No official city business will be acted upon during this event.

• 41st Annual 4th of July Parade on Saturday, July 6, 2024

City Council

The City Council agenda consists of a notice of quorum for the Uncle Sam Jam event. While at least four council members may be present, no official city business will be acted upon.

• Notice of quorum for Uncle Sam Jam event at Dacotah Bank Center

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a revised preliminary plat and a rezoning petition for the Northern Plains Addition. The body will also consider a conditional use permit and a final development plan. Additionally, the Board of Adjustment will hear variance requests regarding a driveway expansion and a detached garage.

• Granum Variance: Driveway Expansion at 1515 Steamboat Trail
• Veldkamp Variance: Detached Garage at 505 Wicklow Lane
• Revised Preliminary Plat: Blocks 1A, 3A and 4 in Northern Plains Addition
• Rezoning Petition: East 151 feet of Block 1 in Northern Plains Addition from Business B-2A to Residence R-2
• Conditional Use Permit: Blocks 3A and 4 in Northern Plains Addition

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet on July 2, 2024, to consider a zoning change. The agenda includes a petition to rezone Outlot J from a Joint Jurisdiction Residence R-3A District to a Joint Jurisdiction Business B-3 Heavy District.

• Rezoning of Outlot J in the SE ¼ of Section 11 from R-3A to B-3 Heavy District

Park & Recreation Advisory Board

The board will discuss several upcoming community events and receive updates on various park projects. Updates include progress on the pickleball court, bandshell, Prairie Hills Trail phase II, and golf course water sourcing.

• Upcoming event discussions: Daktronics Company Picnic, Disc Solutions, Larson Manufacturing Company Picnic, Camaro Fun Days, and Brookings Health Systems
• Project update: Pickleball Court
• Project update: Bandshell
• Project update: Prairie Hills Trail phase II
• Project update: Golf Course Water Sourcing

Brookings Disability Awareness Committee

The committee will review budget and officer updates. Discussion items include a proclamation for ADA Day on July 26 and planning for upcoming events and social media campaigns.

• Proclamation for ADA Day, July 26
• Mayor's Awards category discussion
• ASL Class update
• Events and social media campaign discussion

Dacotah Bank Center Advisory Board

The Dacotah Bank Center Advisory Board is meeting to review project updates, conduct a SWOT analysis, and examine the FY 2025 operating and capital improvement budget for the facility at 824 32nd Ave. This agenda is primarily procedural boilerplate, listing standard financial reviews and board updates rather than substantive policy actions or public hearings.

• FY 2025 Operating/CIP Budget review
• Dacotah Bank Center project updates
• SWOT analysis presentation
• Approval of April 25 meeting minutes
• Staff and advisory board updates

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session on downtown safety followed by a regular meeting. The agenda includes several resolutions regarding property leases, budget amendments, and zoning changes.

• Study Session: Downtown Safety
• Ordinance 24-015: Budget Amendment No. 6 to the 2024 Budget
• Ordinance 24-009: Rezoning of 2311 Yorkshire Drive from R-3 to B-2A
• Resolution 24-061: Lease of real property at Brookings Regional Airport to Altitude Investments, LLC
• Resolution 24-065: Change Order #01 for the Pioneer Park Bandshell Restoration

Library Board

The Library Board will review the 2022-2024 Strategic Plan and a proposed Unattended Children Policy. The meeting also includes the approval of May 2024 bills and reports on library statistics and budgets.

• Review of Brookings Public Library Strategic Plan 2022-2024
• Discussion of Unattended Children Policy
• Approval of General Funds, Fines, and Donation bills for May 2024
• Librarian's Report including YTD stats through May 2024
• Financial report on General Funds, Fines, and Donation budgets

Airport Board

This agenda contains only routine procedural items. The board will approve the May 31 minutes, review the Airport Manager's report, and receive updates on SDSU and FBO operations. No substantive decisions, public hearings, or policy changes are scheduled for this meeting.

City Council

The notice states that up to four City Council members may be present at the Farmers Market on June 15. No official city business will be acted upon during this event.

• Presence of council members at the 300 Block of 6th Avenue

Brookings Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will review updates regarding the application for 312 8th Avenue. The meeting also includes reports on Downtown Master Plan updates and various subcommittee activities.

• Review of 312 8th Avenue application updates
• Downtown Master Plan updates by consultant RDG
• Incentives Report by Samantha Beckman
• Subcommittee updates for Survey, Public Education, Codes & Design, and Incentives & Partnership

Human Rights Commission

The commission is discussing potential co-sponsorship of a dialogue series and addressing staffing for Juneteenth and Pride events. The meeting also includes updates on vacancies, training alignment, and officer elections.

• Discussion of $250 contribution toward a 'What is Civil Discourse?' speaker
• Staffing and equipment planning for Juneteenth and Pride events
• Reminder of upcoming officer elections in July
• Updates on current vacancies

Sustainability Council

The Sustainability Council will receive a presentation from Solid Waste Manager Charlie Kuhn and receive updates regarding No Mow May and Bee City. The meeting includes reports from various subcommittees and liaisons.

• Speaker: Charlie Kuhn, Solid Waste Manager
• No Mow May updates
• Bee City Updates
• Subcommittee updates for Climate Action Plan, Waste, Energy, and Local Foods
• Liaison updates from Parks and Recreation Board and Human Rights Commission

City Council

The City Council will consider several rezoning ordinances and conditional use permits for residential and commercial developments. The agenda also includes multiple alcohol operating agreement renewals and a proposal to transfer funds to support child care.

• Transfer of City funds from Brookings Economic Development Corporation to Brookings Community Child Care Collaborative
• On-Sale Wine Operating Agreement renewal for Commonwealth Gaming at 223 6th Street
• On-Sale Liquor Operating Agreement renewal for Pints & Quarts at 313 Main Avenue
• On-Sale Liquor Operating Agreement renewal for Bank Saloon and Vault at 327 Main Avenue
• Rezoning of 615, 618, 622, 626 and 628 Campanile Avenue and 1310 7th Street to Planned Development District

City Council

The City Council notice indicates that up to four members may be present at an event held by the Brookings Arts Council. No official city business will be acted upon during this time.

• Arts & Economic Prosperity event on June 6, 2024

City Council

The City Council may attend a new resident welcome event held at Pioneer Park. No official city business will be acted upon during this gathering.

• New resident welcome at Pioneer Park, 104 6th Street West

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several rezoning requests, development plan amendments, and site plans. The body will also convene as the Board of Adjustment to consider three specific variance requests.

• Variance for driveway expansion at 403 Hunters Ridge Road
• Variance for a detached garage at 505 Wicklow Lane
• Variance for a fence at 2004 23rd Street
• Rezoning of 2311 Yorkshire Drive from R-3 Apartment to B-2A Office District
• Final Development Plan Amendment for 2021 Tall Grass Parkway

Park & Recreation Advisory Board

The board will discuss various community organizations and upcoming events. Members will also receive updates on several capital projects, including pickleball courts and the Pioneer Park bandshell.

• Pickleball Court Project update
• Pioneer Park Bandshell Project update
• Golf Course Water Sourcing update
• Prairie Hills Trails update
• Brookings Inclusive Play Project update

City Council

City Council members may attend an open house to view proposed designs for future renovations of the Brookings Public Library and the Brookings Activity Center. No official city business will be acted upon during this event.

• Open house for Brookings Public Library renovation designs
• Open house for Brookings Activity Center renovation designs

Airport Board

The Airport Board will review a hangar lease agreement for Dakota Land Design LLC. The board is also scheduled to discuss airport fees, future revenue, and funding.

• Approval of Hangar Lease Agreement - Dakota Land Design LLC
• Discussion of Airport Fees and Future Revenue and Funding

City Council

The Brookings City Council will hold a special meeting to take action on temporary alcohol and special event licenses for existing license holders. These events are held on publicly owned property.

• Action on Temporary Alcohol / Special Event Licenses (ID 24-02875.A)

Brookings Historic Preservation Commission

The commission may have a quorum present for a public open house at the Brookings Public Library. No official business will be acted upon during this event.

• Historic Preservation Open House: May 30, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances regarding zoning changes and conditional uses for residential and telecommunications projects. The meeting also includes a public hearing for a temporary alcohol license for the Brookings Cubs Baseball Group.

• Rezoning of Campanile Avenue and 7th Street properties to Planned Development District
• Conditional use for an apartment at 124 and 130 9th Street
• Conditional use for a telecommunications tower at 1461 6th Street
• Temporary alcohol license for Brookings Cubs Baseball Group at Bob Shelden Field
• Amendment to the Consolidated Fee Schedule

City Council

The agenda consists of a notice of quorum regarding a potential gathering at the Larson Ice Center. While up to four council members may be present for the presentation, no official city business will be acted upon.

• Visit Brookings presentation at Larson Ice Center

City Council

The agenda consists of a notice regarding a potential quorum for a Public Works Open House. While up to four City Council members may attend, no official city business will be acted upon.

• Public Works Open House at the Street Division, 125 7th Street

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss several municipal updates. Topics include the Brookings Inclusive Play Project at Fishback Soccer Complex and water sourcing for Edgebrook Golf Course. The council will also receive a presentation on the Economic Development Master Plan Dashboard.

• Brookings Inclusive Play Project at Fishback Soccer Complex
• Edgebrook Golf Course Water Sourcing
• Economic Development Master Plan Dashboard presentation
• Executive session regarding legal counsel or contractual matters

City Council

The Brookings City Council is holding a public open house regarding the Six-Mile Creek Feasibility Study. No official city business will be acted upon during this session.

• Public open house for the Six-Mile Creek Feasibility Study

Library Board

The Library Board will review the library fee schedule and approve various bills from April 2024. The meeting also includes a financial report and a librarian's report.

• Review of Library Fee Schedule
• Approval of General Funds Bills for April 2024
• Approval of Fines Bills for April 2024
• Approval of Donation Bills for April 2024
• Financial and Librarian's reports

Airport Board

The scheduled meeting for the Brookings Airport Board on May 16, 2024, was cancelled. The agenda included discussions regarding new hangar construction and airport fees, revenue, and funding.

• New Hangar Construction
• Discussion of airport fees, future revenue, and funding

City Council

This agenda consists only of a notice of quorum. At least four City Council members may be traveling to the Congress for the New Urbanism conference in Cincinnati, Ohio, and no official city business will be conducted.

City Council

At least four City Council members may attend a public open house regarding accessibility in parks and playgrounds. No official city business will be acted upon during this session.

• Public open house: accessibility in parks and playgrounds

Brookings Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will review updates for 426 Main Avenue and discuss Preservation Month actions, such as an open house and library display. The agenda also includes trolley ride planning and subcommittee reports.

• Review of updates for 426 Main Avenue
• Preservation Month activities including an open house and library display
• Planning for trolley rides
• Public Education Subcommittee updates on Facebook efforts

City Council

A public open house is scheduled at the Activity Center to showcase proposed design schematics for a potential remodel. While several City Council members may be present, no official city business will be acted upon.

• Public open house for Activity Center and Public Library remodel

Human Rights Commission

The commission will identify priorities for human rights training and review alignment with city ordinances. Members are also discussing staffing and materials for upcoming Juneteenth and Pride events.

• Identify priorities for human rights training
• Review alignment with ordinance
• Staffing and equipment for Juneteenth event
• Staffing and equipment for Pride event
• Discussion of budget and listening session action items

Sustainability Council

The council is meeting to consider a proposed update to its mission statement. The agenda includes presentations on high school composting and sustainability conferences. Members will also review plans for Garden Discovery and Downtown at Sundown.

• Action on proposed mission statement language
• Brookings High School Composting presentation
• Garden Discovery and Downtown at Sundown planning
• Discussion of grant projects
• Subcommittee updates on climate, waste, energy, and local foods

City Council

The Brookings City Council and County Commission will meet to discuss rezoning agricultural and residential lands to a heavy business district. The regular meeting also includes decisions on budget amendments, housing development support, and street maintenance projects.

• Rezoning Outlots 6, 7, 8, 9 and 14 to a heavy business district
• Support for financial assistance applications for multifamily developments by CD Properties, LLC and JDS Investments, LLC
• Change Order #1 for the Hillcrest Park Pickleball Courts Project
• Bids for asphalt material and the 2024-08STI Street Maintenance and Overlay Project
• Property tax abatements for various parcels, including amounts up to $3,592.74

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet as a Board of Adjustment to consider several property variances. The body will also reconvene as the Planning Commission to discuss conditional use permits, rezoning requests, and initial development plans.

• Variance for fence at 320 20th Avenue
• Variances for lot area and width at 714 11th Avenue and 1461 6th Street
• Variance for tower height and setback at 1461 6th Street
• Conditional use permit for a telecommunication tower at 1461 6th Street
• Conditional use permit for an apartment at 124 & 130 9th Street

Park & Recreation Advisory Board

The board will discuss Summer Sol and receive updates on the Aquatic Center and various capital projects. Updates are scheduled for pickleball courts, playgrounds, the bandshell, and golf course water sources. The agenda also includes information regarding upcoming public open houses.

• Discussion and possible action regarding Summer Sol
• Aquatic Center recreation programs and CIP updates
• Capital project updates for pickleball courts, playgrounds, and the bandshell
• Updates on golf course water sources
• Open houses for park designs and golf course water sourcing

City Council

The City Council meeting scheduled for April 30, 2024, may not proceed as official business will not be acted upon. This is because at least four council members may attend the Brookings County Annual Feed.

Brookings Disability Awareness Committee

The committee will receive updates on several ongoing work plan items and officer reports. Discussion topics include a Global Accessibility Awareness Day proclamation and updates on ASL classes and BATA tokens.

• Global Accessibility Awareness Day Proclamation discussion
• BATA Token update
• ASL Class update
• Social media campaign discussion
• Mayor's Awards category discussion

Dacotah Bank Center Advisory Board

The advisory board will review staff updates and conduct a SWOT analysis. The meeting includes discussions regarding project updates and economic impact.

• SWOT Analysis
• Dacotah Bank Center Project Updates
• Finance/ Economic Impact Update

City Council

The Brookings City Council is holding a 'Coffee with Council' event. While at least four council members may be present, no official city business will be acted upon during this session.

• Coffee with Council at Mosaic Wine Bar & Small Plates (225 Main Ave)

City Council

The City Council will consider a budget amendment and a rezoning request for several outlots. The meeting also includes contract awards for concrete maintenance and a landfill storage building.

• Rezoning of Outlots 6, 7, 8, 9, and 14 from residential/agriculture to heavy business district
• Amendment to the 2024 Budget (Ordinance 24-011)
• Awarding bid for the 2024-09STI Concrete Maintenance Project
• Awarding bid for the Landfill Equipment Storage Building Project
• Abatement of property taxes for 677 Park Avenue in the amount of $4,445.73

City Council

The agenda contains a notice of quorum regarding the Downtown Brookings Design Workshop. No official city business will be acted upon during this session.

• Downtown Brookings Design Workshop

Airport Board

The Airport Board will meet to review previous minutes and receive operational reports. The agenda includes updates on airport operations and reports from SDSU and the FBO.

• Review of March 21, 2024 Minutes
• Airport Manager's Report on March 2024 Operations
• SDSU Operations Report
• FBO Report

City Council

The council will review election results from the April 9 municipal election and discuss updates to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The agenda also includes a new ordinance regarding drive-thru services in certain business districts and contract awards for road projects. Additionally, members will consider a tax increment financing agreement with Solventum.

• Amendments to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan Major Street Plan and Future Land Use Map
• Ordinance 24-008 regarding drive-thru services in the Business B-2A Office District
• Bid awards for the 2024-06STI Chip Seal Project and landfill leachate hauling
• Tax Increment Financing (TIF) agreement with Solventum
• Revised preliminary plat for Fox Run Addition

City Council

The Brookings City Council meeting on April 12, 2024, consists of a notice of quorum only. While some council members may attend South Dakota State University School of Architecture presentations, no official city business will be acted upon.

• Notice of quorum for architecture presentations

Library Board

The Library Board will review several policy updates including dress code guidelines, circulation policy edits, and the Maker Lab policy. The meeting also includes a review of March 2024 bills and financial reports.

• Review of General Funds, Fines, and Donation bills for March 2024
• Discussion of draft Library Dress Code guidelines
• Discussion of Circulation Policy autorenew edits
• Discussion of Maker Lab Policy
• Review of March 2024 financial budget and YTD statistics

City Council

The agenda contains only a notice of quorum regarding the potential presence of council members at the 2024 Construction Public Open House. No official city business is scheduled for action.

• Notice of quorum for the 2024 Construction Public Open House

City Council

The City Council notice indicates that up to four members may be present at the South Dakota State University Foundation scholarship social. No official city business will be acted upon during this time.

• Scholarship Social at South Dakota State University Foundation

Human Rights Commission

The commission will review human rights training and current membership vacancies. Members are also discussing staffing and equipment needs for upcoming Juneteenth and Pride events.

• Human rights training overview
• HRC vacancies
• Event planning for Juneteenth and Pride
• Listening session action items
• Budget review

Brookings Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will review case report requests for properties on 5th Avenue, Harvey Dunn, and 8th Avenue. The meeting also includes discussions regarding Preservation Month activities and subcommittee updates.

• Case report requests for 616 5th Avenue, 819 Harvey Dunn, and 312 8th Avenue
• State Case Report for 426 Main Avenue
• University Residential Historic District plaque updates
• Preservation Month activities including an open house and library display
• Potential survey area east of Medary

City Council

The meeting notice is for a potential quorum of at least four City Council members attending South Dakota State University School of Architecture presentations. No official city business will be acted upon during this time.

• South Dakota State University School of Architecture presentations

Sustainability Council

The Sustainability Council will review a proposed update to its mission statement. The meeting also includes updates on the Stormwater Best Practices Program, Food Forest, and various subcommittees.

• Discussion and action on Mission Statement Update
• Stormwater Best Practices Program: Garden Discovery Planning
• Sustainability Conference presentation - Albert
• No Mow May discussion
• Action List for SDSU Students

City Council

The meeting agenda consists of a notice of quorum regarding the potential presence of at least four City Council members at an event. No official city business will be acted upon during this time.

• Early Learners Celebration at Children's Museum of South Dakota

City Council

The City Council is holding a 'Coffee with Council' event. While up to four council members may be present, no official city business will be acted upon during this time.

• Coffee with Council at Mission Coffeehouse, 337 8th Street

City Council

The City Council agenda indicates that a quorum of members may be present at the Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce 'Taste of Brookings' celebration. No official city business will be acted upon during this time.

• Notice of potential council presence at Club 71, 1396 Stadium Road

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request for 1115 West 20th Street South and several platting applications. The meeting also includes Board of Adjustment hearings regarding property variances. Additionally, the commission will review amendments to the Major Street Plan.

• Rezoning 1115 West 20th Street South from Agriculture A District to Residence R-3 Apartment District
• Preliminary Plat of Blocks 1-3 of Prairie Sunset Addition
• Revised Preliminary Plat for parts of Fox Run Addition
• Property variances for 1007 Circle Drive, 1222 Western Avenue, 828 8th Street South, and 1513 Franklin Avenue
• Major Street Plan Amendments

Park & Recreation Advisory Board

The board is scheduled to discuss potential actions regarding a disc golf tournament, Camaro Fun Days, and an Arbor Day 5K. Members will also receive updates on the Brookings Inclusive Play Project and capital projects including a pickleball court and Pioneer Bandshell.

• Potential action on Disc Golf Tournament, Camaro Fun Days, and Arbor Day 5K
• Update on Brookings Inclusive Play Project
• Edgebrook Golf Course division update
• Capital project updates for Pickleball Court and Pioneer Bandshell

Brookings Disability Awareness Committee

The Brookings Disability Awareness Committee will review budget and officer updates. The agenda also includes discussions on the Listening Session and BATA tokens.

• Budget updates
• BATA token discussion update
• Listening session update
• Events/publicity discussion

City Council

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and a notice of quorum for the Downtown Brookings Design Workshop on March 27, 2024. The document states that no official city business will be acted upon during the event. Council members and staff are listed but no substantive items or public hearings are scheduled.

• No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are listed in the provided agenda text.

City Council

The City Council will review a budget amendment and several ordinances including updates to the Public Arts Commission. The agenda also includes property tax abatements, a rezoning request for Main Avenue South, and a liquor license application.

• Budget Amendment No. 1 to the 2024 Budget
• Rezoning of 305 and 307 Main Avenue South from Business B-2A to Business B-3 Heavy District
• Property tax abatement for 2215 Ace Avenue in the amount of $57,276.42
• Property tax abatement for 2123 Tall Grass Parkway in the amount of $24,357.59
• On-Off Sale Malt License request for Classic Corner at 916 6th Street

Business Improvement District 1 Board

The board will take action on electing officers for 2024. Members will also review the 2023 Annual Report and a proposed 2025 Plan of Improvements for Business Improvement District #1.

• Election of Officers for 2024
• 2023 Annual Report
• 2025 Plan of Improvements for Business Improvement District #1

City Council

The scheduled City Council meeting for March 25, 2024, has been cancelled. A Downtown Brookings Design Workshop #1 may take place during this time, but no official city business will be acted upon.

Airport Board

The Airport Board will review reports regarding February operations for the airport and SDSU. The agenda also includes discussion on hangar development and taxiway construction.

• Hangar Development/Taxiway Construction
• February 2024 Operations Report
• February 2024 SDSU Operations Report

City Council

The Brookings City Council will meet to conduct the annual Board of Equalization hearings. The meeting is scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

• Annual Board of Equalization hearings

Brookings Public Arts Commission

The commission will review priority lists for upcoming projects. Short-term discussions include school construction and Hillcrest Park updates, while long-term items involve the Brookings Library, Brookings Activity Center, and Public Safety Facility construction.

• Short-term project prioritization: School Construction
• Short-term project prioritization: Hillcrest Park Updates
• Long-term project prioritization: Brookings Library
• Long-term project prioritization: Brookings Activity Center
• Long-term project prioritization: Public Safety Facility Construction

Library Board

The Library Board will review the draft 2023 Annual Report and a proposed Meeting Room Policy. The board will also approve February bills for general funds, fines, and donations.

• Review of Draft 2023 Annual Report
• Discussion of Meeting Room Policy
• Approval of February 2024 General Funds, Fines, and Donation bills
• Review of February 2024 Financial and Librarian reports

Human Rights Commission

The commission will address an HRC vacancy and discuss human rights and DEIA. Members will also review working group attendance and the budget.

• HRC vacancy discussion
• Human rights and DEIA discussion
• Working group attendance review
• Budget discussion
• Task force and working group reports

Sustainability Council

The Sustainability Council will discuss a proposed update to its mission statement and receive an update on the Stormwater Best Practices Program. The meeting also includes reports from subcommittees regarding waste, energy, and local foods.

• Discussion and action on proposed mission statement language
• Stormwater Best Practices Program update
• No Mow May updates
• Subcommittee reports on climate action, waste, energy, and local foods

City Council

The Brookings City Council will consider a resolution to acquire real property for intersection improvements at 20th Street South and 22nd Avenue. The council will also hold first readings on ordinances regarding the 2024 budget and zoning changes for Main Avenue South. Additionally, a development agreement for Tax Increment District #14 is scheduled for discussion.

• Property acquisition for 20th Street South and 22nd Avenue intersection improvements
• First reading of Ordinance 24-006 for a 2024 budget amendment
• Rezoning of 305 and 307 Main Avenue South to Business B-3 Heavy District
• Slurry seal contract award using Sioux Falls Bid #24-1045
• Development agreement for Tax Increment District #14

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several rezoning requests and a future land use map amendment. The body will also convene as the Board of Adjustment to review accessory structure variances.

• Variance for accessory structure at 1031 West 8th Street South
• Variance for accessory structure at 103 9th Street
• Rezoning 1115 West 20th Street South from Agriculture A to Residence R-3 Apartment District
• Rezoning 305 and 307 Main Ave South from Business B-2A to Business B-3 Heavy District
• Final Development Plan for The Ivy Center

City Council

On March 4, 2024, the Brookings City Council will host a community meeting to discuss a feasibility study for Six-Mile Creek. The agenda explicitly notes that no official city business or votes will be conducted during this session. The non-binding discussion is scheduled from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the City & County Government Center in Brookings, SD.

• Community meeting on Six-Mile Creek feasibility study (no official action scheduled)

Park & Recreation Advisory Board

The Park & Recreation Advisory Board will discuss several upcoming community events, including the Brookings Summer Arts Festival and the Brookings Marathon. The meeting also includes updates on capital projects such as the Pickleball Court Project and Pioneer Park Bandshell Project. Additionally, the board will receive department updates.

• Brookings Summer Arts Festival discussion
• Twin City Fan Event discussion
• Brookings Marathon discussion
• Pickleball Court Project update
• Pioneer Park Bandshell Project update

City Council

The Brookings City Council will consider a bid for the Pickleball Courts Project and an amendment to the 2023 budget. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a liquor license transfer at 724 22nd Avenue South. The council will also review a resolution to annex 30.46 acres of land.

• Resolution 24-024: Accepting the low Base A Bid for the Pickleball Courts Project
• Ordinance 24-003: Amendment No. 11 to the 2023 Budget
• Liquor license transfer at 724 22nd Avenue South from New Sake, Inc. to Sake One, Inc.
• Resolution 24-025: Annexation of 30.46 acres in Section 3, Township 109, Range 50
• Resolution 24-023: Declaring surplus property for the City

Dacotah Bank Center Advisory Board

The Dacotah Bank Center Advisory Board meets to approve routine agenda items and December minutes. The board will review SWOT analysis results, project updates, finance reports, and partnership developments. This agenda contains only procedural updates with no specific votes or contracts listed.

• Approval of December 14 meeting minutes
• SWOT analysis review
• Dacotah Bank Center project updates
• Finance and partnership updates

Brookings Disability Awareness Committee

The committee will review its 2024 work plan, including a March proclamation and the events calendar. Discussion topics include BATA tokens and updates on the listening session.

• Presentation on Disabilities Awareness Week by Josie Saur
• Review of 2024 Work Plan and events calendar
• Discussion regarding BATA tokens
• Update on Listening Session

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session regarding liquor license fees. The discussion includes reviews of on-sale liquor and restaurant license resolutions.

• Discussion on Liquor License Fees (ID 24-00935)
• Resolution 38-11 - on-sale liquor license fee
• Resolution 98-11 - on-sale restaurant license fee

Library Board

The Library Board will receive an update on a remodel proposal from Toby Olsen OPN Architects. The board is also reviewing a draft for an inclement weather closure policy.

• Remodel Proposal Update: Toby Olsen OPN Architects
• Inclement Weather Closure Policy draft review
• January 2024 General Funds, Fines, and Donation bills
• Librarian's Report including January 2024 YTD stats
• Financial Report for January 2024 budgets

Airport Board

The board will review the airport manager's report regarding January 2024 and SDSU operations. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the January 18, 2024 meeting.

• Approval of January 18, 2024 minutes
• Airport Manager's report on January 2024 operations
• SDSU report
• FBO report

Sustainability Council

The council will discuss a proposed update to its mission statement and review the 2024 budget. Members will also discuss potential liaison positions, subcommittee structures, and various environmental programs.

• Proposed Mission Statement Update
• 2024 Budget discussion
• Discussion on Liaison Positions
• Subcommittee Membership and Structure discussion
• Stormwater Best Practices Program update

City Council

This meeting is a notice of quorum for a Downtown Coffee Hour at Cottonwood Coffee. No official city business will be acted upon during this session.

• No official city business will be acted upon

City Council

The City Council will review a request to rezone 1.63 acres from agriculture and residential use to an office district. The meeting also includes discussions on budget amendments and resolutions regarding sidewalk repair costs.

• Rezoning 1.63 acres from Agriculture/R-3 to Business B-2A Office District
• Resolution for sidewalk repairs at the expense of abutting property owners
• Budget Amendment No. 10 and Amendment No. 11 for the 2023 budget
• On-Off Sale Wine Operating Agreement for MG Oil (Corner Pantry #24)
• Malt license transfer for El Tapatio Company to 1816 6th Street

Brookings Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will review case report requests for 616 5th Avenue and 819 Harvey Dunn. Discussion includes updates on the BHPC inventory, University Residential Historic District plaques, and a CLG grant application due March 31.

• Case Report Request: 616 5th Avenue
• Case Report Request: 819 Harvey Dunn
• Application review: 312 8th Avenue
• SHPO Determination: 723 Harvey Dunn Street
• CLG Grant Application due March 31

Human Rights Commission

The Brookings Human Rights Commission will address new business including a confidence vote and an LGBTQ liaison. The meeting also includes budget discussions and reports from various task forces and working groups.

• Confidence Vote (Bell)
• LGBTQ Liaison discussion (Nagy)
• City Council retreat presentation
• Budget review (Bell)
• DEI Initiative report

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a 30.46-acre annexation in Brookings County. The meeting also includes a rezoning request for 1115 West 20th Street South and a preliminary plat for Prairie Sunset Addition. Additionally, members will discuss Business B-2A Office District regulations and Future Land Use Map revisions.

• Annexation of 30.46 acres in the NE ¼ of the NW ¼ in Section 3
• Rezoning of 1115 West 20th Street South from Agriculture A to Residence R-3 Apartment District
• Preliminary Plat of Blocks 1-4 of Prairie Sunset Addition
• Discussion regarding Business B-2A Office District and cannabis dispensary regulations
• Discussion regarding Future Land Use Map and 20th Street South revisions

City Council

The Brookings City Council will hold a special meeting on February 2, 2024, to formally canvass and certify the results of the January 30, 2024 special referendum election. This is a procedural action where the council will vote on Resolution 24-021 to approve final tallies from all voting centers and absentee ballots. The agenda contains no other substantive policy changes or contracts; it also includes standard administrative items like public comment and future discussion topics without immediate action.

• Action on Resolution 24-021 to canvass January 30 special referendum results
• Review of scanner reports and recap sheets from Vote Centers 1, 2, 3, and absentee ballots
• Public comment period limited to three minutes per speaker
• Council members may introduce topics for future discussion (no action taken)

City Council

This agenda is a notice of quorum for a three-day strategic planning retreat. No official city business will be acted upon during these sessions.

Brookings Disability Awareness Committee

The committee is reviewing its 2024 work plan, which includes upcoming elections and a census of local disability-focused organizations. Members are also planning a public listening session for Spring 2024.

• Committee elections
• Census of local organizations with a disabilities focus
• Planning of Spring 2024 Public Listening Session

City Council

The Brookings City Council will consider several items, including the licensing of a medical cannabis dispensary and amendments to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use Map. The meeting also includes site plan reviews for the Southland Addition and various equipment purchases.

• Licensing of The Flower Shop LLC as a medical cannabis dispensary
• Amendments to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan’s Future Land Use Map
• Site plan review for Southland Addition Commercial Corridor Overlay District
• Contract for pool coating at Hillcrest Aquatic Center
• Purchase of a Bobcat S86 Skid Steer and a hybrid truck