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- Approval of the meeting agenda and minutes for February 13 and February 18 (voice votes).
- Approval of claims listed on pages 11 and 12 (voice vote).
- Approval of the consent calendar, including a plat and a property tax abatement request (voice vote).
- Transfer of a retail malt-beverage license from The Upper Room to L.L.S. (Hideaway Bar) — approved by voice vote.
- First reading approval of Ordinance 7-25 (planned development) and Ordinance 7-26 (rezone to planned development) — both approved by voice vote; further readings required.
- Second reading approval of Ordinance 7-24 — approved by voice vote (final adoption recorded as motion carries).
- Approval of seasonal hires for the golf course (voice vote).
- Approval of a special-event application for a parks event (voice vote).
- Approval of the 2024 annual report (voice vote); staff noted increased sales-tax revenue, federal awards requiring an audit, and general- and enterprise-fund debt totals.
- Discussion of a racetrack billboard and program-ad proposal (no vote recorded; council asked staff to consult with the Chamber of Commerce and return with more information).
- Approval of a proposal to update the Redwood/Chestnut cost study (DGR) for $4,500 (voice vote).
- Approval of the engineering design proposal by BGR Engineering for the Pioneer Lift Station reconstruction (voice vote).
- First reading approval of a supplemental budget ordinance (identified as ordinance 07/26 in the packet) — first reading approved by voice vote.

All recorded approvals were by voice vote; the meeting transcript does not include a roll-call vote tally with individual council member votes for these items. Where the transcript shows only voice votes, the article lists outcomes as approved or discussion only; details such as dollar amounts and supplemental references are included when explicitly stated in the meeting text.

Ending: Several items approved will require follow-up steps by staff for plats, design work, audits and subsequent readings or budget actions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","March 3, 2025 Brandon City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","At its meeting the Brandon City Council approved routine agenda items including minutes, claims, consent calendar items, several ordinances on first or second reading, staff reports and public-works contracts; several items were discussed but not decided.","taxTitle","Brandon , Minnehaha County, South Dakota","taxId",53925,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6653082,"Council approves Redwood/Chestnut study update and design proposal for Pioneer Lift Station",215,1038000,1253000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2485807-14be128d17622d6f4affdd3ba680ceaa&start=1038&end=1253","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2485807-14be128d17622d6f4affdd3ba680ceaa/thumbnail_1038000.jpg","/articles/6653082/Brandon/Minnehaha-County/South-Dakota/Council-approves-RedwoodChestnut-study-update-and-design-proposal-for-Pioneer-Lift-Station","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6653082-3c1aa5f4021ee46d0a44a48d876b9541/orig.mp4?Expires=1773620782&Signature=MCAzQ1Antlo-0RGCcXxSzmmlkY8N0310k-uYoblUzG8l4m-1h1xq24n7a3xw-3PfJ8mMgDQ1VHRAPy0yvFnB75SonuMw8a9-T9qajmm6I-BLj06oV1QshO8rsn94lKBUV~mvlzE3y0SNfBu0mKEd9GMDodZ8m7ni6wxuQZys9X46uMDZ~t4Qdb8mwmPWzTToLwpnGNR3y8~lCBRZHnPVEX-WHbyH6BdUf0w5XfBsoAE6gSTbXIlLMgyTUaZdk5Y1Q2cSmWEklHtY8PKRoiI~-gH9U32Ce6xwgGYYRySldELx-3dNedPfSTyMgo2snvDaJgT~sx7gbvQ7mr7z0pf0Ig__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The council approved two public-works items: a $4,500 proposal to update a prior 2021 study for Redwood and Chestnut and an engineering design proposal to replace the Pioneer Lift Station.

On the roadway study, council members said they had met with the township, county and federal representatives and asked DGR to update the 2021 annexation study’s cost estimates to current prices. The update would examine options including a rural section (no curb, gutter, sidewalk, or storm sewer) and full city-standard construction and would provide cost estimates for paving Chestnut approximately 300 feet to Chestnut Trail and for full build-out scenarios. The council approved a motion to accept the study update proposal; the presenter said no agreement with outside parties existed yet and described the action as a goodwill gesture to develop current numbers.

The council also approved a design proposal by BGR Engineering to reconstruct the Pioneer Lift Station, which staff said is reaching the end of its useful life after roughly 40 years in service. Staff described plans to move to submersible pumps from the current wet-well vertical pumps and indicated the department aims to upgrade one lift station per year, with Pioneer identified as the highest immediate priority. The council approved the design proposal by voice vote.

Ending: Staff will proceed with the study update and the design work for the lift station; future budget or construction actions will return to the council for authorization.

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Several council members expressed support for marketing that brings visitors, citing the racetrack and travel associated with tournaments, but others warned about setting a precedent for other groups seeking signage or sponsorships. One council member questioned whether the proposal was primarily a Chamber of Commerce project and suggested partnering with the Chamber; another asked whether the city should make the purchase without the Chamber’s involvement.

A caller identified as Rachel urged prudence, noting the item was not budgeted. Council members discussed tabling the matter for further study and for staff to consult with the Chamber. No formal vote to authorize the agreement was recorded in the transcript; a council member said they would speak to Rachel and investigate further.

Ending: The council did not approve the billboard at the meeting and directed staff or council members to follow up with the Chamber and return the item later with more information.

","Council members discussed a proposed racetrack billboard and program-ad package and expressed concerns about precedent, funding source and whether the Chamber of Commerce should be involved; no final vote was taken and at least one member asked staff to consult the Chamber.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6653092,"Council approves 2024 annual report; officials highlight revenue increases and debt totals",162,540000,702000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2485807-14be128d17622d6f4affdd3ba680ceaa&start=540&end=702","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2485807-14be128d17622d6f4affdd3ba680ceaa/thumbnail_540000.jpg","/articles/6653092/Brandon/Minnehaha-County/South-Dakota/Council-approves-2024-annual-report-officials-highlight-revenue-increases-and-debt-totals","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6653092-8d39c93e5f865a866b321ddc91b2feab/orig.mp4?Expires=1773620782&Signature=kQmsE5TwAH929uJD4vy917nA5jE8wDID6YxjXlK7C8-TFvWa4p0h68S28s8CR-j6r7sYsP1ph8xvrZVC3A4nxrLBPhV4FXhNt44NXAxWAEAIlcJNYHqzozJ3l6x0fXIk7myiNVVrr967jSvuXJTSQHFZvEZKryPqGPYBRNW4vKG4QOtTxr3CuDiOJPH73pOg0gEU1EKcWk04YjEOGfpfUiniz7~X4nxxeMBnCR5QozxGlaW2X0F62z5ZqQWDiLdFumLz4MwEeodar0TyDNSEXtp5WErzmDlTw06iODrbJ0-cEqPt45ha-J4U7Y4sn-SPjJUvqDZo7S4EANf0iRLmmQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Brandon City Council voted to approve the city's 2024 annual report after a staff summary of revenues, expenditures and outstanding debt.

Finance staff member Christina summarized key figures from the packet. She said the city’s general fund increased by a little over $1.5 million for the year, driven largely by sales-tax receipts that exceeded budget by about $753,000 and higher interest earnings. Christina told the council the city’s general-fund debt outstanding was “a little over $27,500,000” and enterprise funds had about $31,600,000 in outstanding debt at year-end.

Christina also noted the city received slightly more than $1.3 million in federal awards, which will require a federal audit; auditors were scheduled to arrive at the end of April to conduct the audit, she said. Council members asked questions about the debt ratio; Christina described the debt share supported by sales tax as strong and said roughly 29% of total operating budget was being used for debt service. She added the city does not maintain a formal policy target for debt ratios.

After the summary and brief council questions, a motion to approve the annual report was made, seconded and passed by voice vote.

Ending: The council approved publication of pages 73 and 74 (the portion to be published in the paper) as part of the annual report; staff offered to provide specific numbers on request.

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A staff member reported that a background check found no concerns. “Jeep did do a check and there's no concerns on this. This is just a transfer over to them,” said a staff member. The council moved to approve the transfer; the motion carried by voice vote.

Ending: The transfer was approved by voice vote; no conditions or additional restrictions were recorded in the discussion.

","The council voted to approve transfer of a retail malt-beverage license from The Upper Room to L.L.S. (Hideaway Bar) after a routine check found no concerns.",{"_33":124,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":125,"_41":126,"_43":127,"_45":128,"_47":129,"_49":130,"_51":131,"_53":132,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":133,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":134,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6653101,"Council approves first reading of planned-development rezones for North Ninth Avenue townhouses",91,248000,339000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2485807-14be128d17622d6f4affdd3ba680ceaa&start=248&end=339","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2485807-14be128d17622d6f4affdd3ba680ceaa/thumbnail_248000.jpg","/articles/6653101/Brandon/Minnehaha-County/South-Dakota/Council-approves-first-reading-of-planned-development-rezones-for-North-Ninth-Avenue-townhouses","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6653101-c8cd72192af7897c06f9637f490ce619/orig.mp4?Expires=1773620782&Signature=DsTGJpoZWRJLABv-xlIQ4aHsk8WvGc23Bla5cdOOGyTABstGzv96SeTtVZYxahqGsLIRl5e7yL296iTL4rDQ7XcMhrhabfX5a1APWmEgUjL~7oBg8mXruMVfn92a0oMLVXrTVGEdnSWkqhvKtIj4ZQFj5iB7h7ZaAT9~wm8g8yg-SvDFr4X6RkoWGinE13WGaf~~00v7biYZ~356y6ysope5Sp2jHX9Azmh~RToLXfLcJw~F0Ec4qC7bbO1GO7QXrGTTGlWu1i-XupGffHi5badtrBuBDsSJHvdgztJ0htGbwW9~cCgUT3v27~0l4bIjBB0q3w~RcVKZVsY9XuOF8Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Brandon City Council approved first readings of two related ordinances — Ordinance 7-25 and Ordinance 7-26 — to establish a planned development and rezone properties at 401, 409, 417 and 408 North Ninth Avenue so the existing townhouse rental buildings may be subdivided into individually owned lots.

Planning staff told the council the planned-development designation is needed because, under the current zoning, individual lots created by a plat would not meet standard lot requirements. Patrick, a planning staff member, said the planned development allows the subdivision while addressing the lot-size issue and includes provisions to govern shared utilities and access. “The two big components … other than the rezone is a HOA will be created to be the underlying entity responsible for utility bills for the building,” Patrick said, adding that an agreement attached to the plat would allow interior-unit owners to cross neighboring yards to access and maintain rear yards.

The nut graf: The ordinances are intended to let owner-occupants buy interior townhouse units that currently lack private exterior access while creating rules to ensure utilities and property access are managed through a homeowners association and recorded easements.

In discussion, staff emphasized that without the planned development designation the city could not approve a plat that would create lots falling short of zoning requirements. The proposal also includes an agreement granting interior units a reproducible access route over the adjoining end-cap unit’s front, side and rear yard for maintenance and use because those interior units lack direct exterior access.

A realtor for the property was present during the discussion to answer council questions. The council voted voice approval on the first reading of Ordinance 7-25 and similarly approved the first reading of Ordinance 7-26; both motions carried by voice vote with “aye” indicated.

No second-reading debate or final adoption was recorded in the transcript. The ordinances will return to the council for the required additional reading and final action.

Ending: Council members did not raise additional substantive changes during the first readings; staff will process the required plat and agreements as the rezoning proceeds toward final readings.

","Brandon City Council approved first readings of two ordinances to create a planned development and rezone four townhouse properties on North Ninth Avenue so units may be individually platted and sold; the change will create a homeowners association and include access agreements.","actionData","errors"]

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