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Staff described a phased approach: complete targeted fixes already studied (Sanborn area, Clockworks area, Patzler Woodworking area), then conduct additional interior-corridor modeling and pipe-sizing studies for other problem intersections such as Seventh and Lawler and East Hansen. They recommended budgeting engineering work to size pipes and model drainage basins before selecting construction projects.

Staff and several council members discussed funding: the city had previously used a wastewater-related fee to fund drainage projects but stopped applying it after the Sanborn project. Staff suggested rebuilding that fee into the wastewater fund to create a dedicated revenue stream for drainage projects rather than relying on the general fund. \"Part of the fee review that we did with water and sewer was looking at starting to build in that fee into our wastewater fund again so that we can start to plan for these projects moving forward,\" staff said.

Staff cautioned that design standards and extreme storm events limit how much any pipe or detention system can reduce flooding; even after improvements, low-lying \"bowl\" neighborhoods may still experience standing water during extreme rainfall. They advised a facility plan that prioritizes projects and ties them to a revenue source so the city can budget for multi-year improvements.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Work Session 3-31-25","oneSentenceSummary","Staff said the city is exploring detention properties and additional engineering studies for flood-prone areas; if property acquisition fails, fixes for one neighborhood could cost about $20 million, and staff recommended re-establishing a wastewater/drainage fee previously used to fund such projects.","taxTitle","Mitchell, Davison County, South Dakota","taxId",68826,"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},6073760,"Corn Palace committee, architect and staff plan mural contracting and back-room repairs",130,3248000,3378000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2990220-88c1da593534fee636aab198c2430c32&start=3248&end=3378","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2990220-88c1da593534fee636aab198c2430c32/thumbnail_3248000.jpg","/articles/6073760/Mitchell/Davison-County/South-Dakota/Corn-Palace-committee-architect-and-staff-plan-mural-contracting-and-back-room-repairs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6073760-cbd3a0df538fcc8fa01ebe8817c5579d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150926&Signature=UA~YKvHlzQ44Bez4UOzU6d4FdMSGyrOCkB116sERT9Xr07eEj13j~lvBbioevSUD5Ew37ui8vchSFl698OpOtpPKHHk3s6xWJMmCrv~T9rCMdtx6831vRhfQVT6s-zInu0GabmVPUh2cTu5wLhh46fd6jpCa-O1EPvq1u6ChJ-vy9H0jsmTfIXj8yQMN-4SgKeZsvuZ40VXYCYltlo4rcwVJ7qsQH69tIUm3BXTjOQvKoNuyybg4Avd~0GaUYzoHSxG2krvh213nhzauO1uHEoNkRwALhqAO4QcLhUYfRiehffqZdytT5on42LrHhufJANpTtuYKN3gXRkpjBif6oQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kevin, staff liaison for Corn Palace matters, told the council that architect Shimmer is preparing design options for renovation of the Corn Palace, including repairs to the back room and upgrades to heating and cooling. Shimmer has been onsite gathering photos and measurements and will return with plans after several weeks of work. \"We had a meeting 10 days ago. We gave him direction on what we want him to do for the money we gave him. And he said he's gonna get to work in the next couple weeks and come back with, with some plans,\" Kevin said.

Corn Palace staff and the board discussed contracting out the installation of murals. Staff said they expect to finalize mural designs around May 1 and are considering an RFP to hire a contractor experienced in mural installation to do the corn-panel installation efficiently in the fall. Kevin explained the plan would keep the rye portion of the mural work for local high school students while contracting the corn installation portion to a firm with lifts and crews. \"It would look like an advertisement for professional services to receive bids from a contracting company of some sort to come up and hang the murals,\" he said.

Staff also confirmed they recently renewed the corn-grower contract for three years and plan to maintain parts of the traditional community process while adding contracted capacity for the larger, time-sensitive corn panels. The committee identified the back room, heating and cooling repairs and chairs as priority items and said they are looking for a major donor to offset renovation costs. Staff expects to have further updates after the next Shimmer meeting scheduled in the coming week.","Corn Palace board and city staff said architect Shimmer is preparing two renovation plans and staff will consider issuing an RFP for professional mural installation; the Corn Palace board expects design approvals around May 1.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6073764,"Council discusses Lakeview golf course phases, donations and next steps for short course",404,2665000,3069000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2990220-88c1da593534fee636aab198c2430c32&start=2665&end=3069","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2990220-88c1da593534fee636aab198c2430c32/thumbnail_2665000.jpg","/articles/6073764/Mitchell/Davison-County/South-Dakota/Council-discusses-Lakeview-golf-course-phases-donations-and-next-steps-for-short-course","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6073764-23aa3c0789f9c797762fd028bb8887ac/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150926&Signature=Xwn8aV2oUQ8C3hNnIPdi1DQ7zzLgKX-KgPw4wyG194olZ3X8qJD15plpf5YMr8jAXLKABuM-6mDJP~61vW1pG72QJy6auh9313S55L3I88~Lg73qqf5PoyXInWN7rcJ~Y-2yyqWqeSEu45xa3pooYyKojqQbW3zjqEI6SdzzwjvzlytTvxy6oNFuay-OG4G9ZJBigd5ogoIKYp107x~-LowQEfdRe5GcFagwqRbKTIz0X36SSTDU4xWZdg6pm5Y6rZp6R~otAWJmScH~eve6NcLgHPalpqiu459KwxGu4Pq3lJ0rqePB1GSlBfrURzD-pWaEmCC7C6TEF~lWilDrQQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Council members and staff reviewed progress and remaining work on the Lakeview golf course master plan and discussed whether to advance a small executive short course and additional beautification projects. Dan, who serves on the golf board, walked council through phases and trade-offs made during earlier construction, noting that phase 1 and much of phase 2 are complete though holes 11 and 12 had alternate work performed. \"In phase 2, holes 11 and 12 were not able to be completed,\" Dan said, describing how mounding and bunker work led to compromises with the construction company.

Kevin (parks/rec staff) and Dan discussed priorities for the next phase, including drainage, new greens and a three-hole short course intended to boost junior golf participation. Council members asked for cost estimates and recommended the golf board provide a revised phase list showing completed items and estimated costs for remaining work. Kevin said park and recreation requested $250,000 toward future golf projects earlier in the year. \"Earlier this year, the park and rec department did request to designate $250,000 towards those future projects as well,\" Kevin told the council.

Council members reviewed prior fundraising and budget figures discussed at a November meeting: the project had been referenced as a $1,600,000 project with $500,000 in private donations; at the work session staff clarified the $500,000 figure comprises both private donations and golf-fund contributions. Dan said the golf board expects to raise donations toward a $500,000 commitment and that the course will cover remaining needs if shortfalls occur; he also said the board has already tapped approximately $75,000 of committed funds.

Council asked staff to provide an updated, cross-checked list of completed phases and a rough cost estimate for moving the short course or other beautification items earlier in the schedule so the golf board and council can set priorities during budget discussions.","Council members and staff reviewed completed and outstanding phases of the Lakeview golf master plan, discussed moving a small executive/short course up the schedule, and confirmed about $250,000 in park/rec budget designation plus community fundraising to reach a $500,000 private-and-local contribution target.",{"_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},6073769,"Mitchell staff outline costs and staffing needs if neighboring districts join EMS district",429,6437000,6866000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2990220-88c1da593534fee636aab198c2430c32&start=6437&end=6866","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2990220-88c1da593534fee636aab198c2430c32/thumbnail_6437000.jpg","/articles/6073769/Mitchell/Davison-County/South-Dakota/Mitchell-staff-outline-costs-and-staffing-needs-if-neighboring-districts-join-EMS-district","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6073769-5683c16febdf25bc4edd47eeb56c0e4c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150926&Signature=LXkmX3du0dmRjuaWzotj86FJmhrS8Lr9IFRk4869-KhdpfjSeBCKLCwhQwGh7D6hgGbNNLACMvfovJwlCHcUUxupSnFHZhn5X7VZvPTyQVNArmGDxad6cisUi7Ht7VkryYdi8e~FS2g7IGccar5gPLS0lx-09joGayalv5-c3LOUmbX8~XcKOitlJewhJ8HM8STlg0nHJPGlpcXeRLFfAQNt59sYfuQhjHVGCA1y6juac~EmD8fjBPSWXZFEHeaTYjD89prg6K-6psf9MMba6YYGz3~~38gGfFPM4syxcqhJit~PmWxZvNUnH0BCXwOLLHEgcxai4Tddss5A-lqbhw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dan (identified in the meeting as the city emergency services representative) told the council that if neighboring counties formally join the proposed EMS district, the districts would cover the cost of six additional staff so the city could maintain ambulance coverage. \"So basically, it's about a $700,000 deal to get 6 more employees,\" Dan said, adding the staff estimate of about $113,000 per paramedic for next year. \"That doesn't include meal allowance, overtime, any of that sort of stuff.\"

Dan described current operational strain: Mitchell operates four ambulances and at times all units are out on calls, leaving the station uncovered. He said the additional six positions would add one extra ambulance crew per shift (two people per shift) to reduce coverage gaps. \"All that is, is just to get 2 more per shift, which is 1 extra ambulance crew per shift,\" he said. \"It has nothing to do with paying the bills.\"

Council members asked about revenue and cost recovery. Dan summarized billing figures for the previous year: gross billing of $1,740,000 with $658,000 collected in revenue, and a projected shortfall of about $974,000 this year. \"So the districts would be covering the cost of those 6 additional staff,\" he said; \"it would kind of be a wash,\" meaning the additional staffing costs would be largely offset by participating districts' contributions. He emphasized that the staffing change is intended to maintain response capacity rather than to increase call volume.

The council requested a formal presentation at the next regular meeting. Dan and Amy Storm are scheduled to present an abbreviated briefing with solid numbers; Stephanie was also identified as preparing related budget figures. Dan framed the operational urgency by referencing state licensing expectations: he said administrative rules require a licensed provider to meet response-time metrics (he noted a 90% within 15 minutes benchmark and a 20-minute rule within licensed areas) and recounted an instance last year when an in-town resident waited 34 minutes for an ambulance. \"To me, that's unacceptable,\" he said.

Dan said a fifth ambulance purchase might be a future budget discussion depending on outcome and timing of district formation and the county votes. He noted a remounted ambulance cost estimate earlier this year of about $350,000 for remounting and estimated new vehicles could be $400,000–$600,000 depending on size and equipment. The council scheduled a presentation for the next meeting so members can review detailed cost and staffing projections before making policy or budget decisions.","City staff said adding counties to the Mitchell EMS district would fund six additional paramedic positions at an estimated $700,000 total personnel cost; staff will present detailed numbers at the next council meeting.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6073774,"Mitchell council hears update on Lake Mitchell drawdown, Army Corps permitting and bidding timeline",519,3737000,4256000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2990220-88c1da593534fee636aab198c2430c32&start=3737&end=4256","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2990220-88c1da593534fee636aab198c2430c32/thumbnail_3737000.jpg","/articles/6073774/Mitchell/Davison-County/South-Dakota/Mitchell-council-hears-update-on-Lake-Mitchell-drawdown-Army-Corps-permitting-and-bidding-timeline","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6073774-8391fccc2cdbe15d48f1f98be703e445/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150926&Signature=j-ZtoXkbqTlX7~fGNJWR6TflSOcoRu45FSCwUm96vrDUS2mwXHd-aOYuAhhVaOwRxKU5zu7RsyG6OvbW966qq6efF5lC8IN6H4X~FNqWVBvzlB2qjwWeETa9Uubw-7a-P-PZYM6O9rL3yW-sMDp2t~q-67Jz80vTmdjOBT1EmnXZTdkHjB956DmjW5inNQ8SqlnQTUMDMfK3tWfDISMhXVxEL5bgEY8FbiFbzPUvWmQTYO58SjY9cwpNWmWJ66khIcmUrzKx5pfGD2AdP~uze4fVbLsLm7vJO7CXAhWq~5hoH0dkpteI1nzOEp7lRQMKl4ga2BVMNJgVW0QakgZGug__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Joe Schroeder, public works director, told the Mitchell City Council that the city is working with Barr on permitting for the Lake Mitchell project and expects to know within “the next couple weeks” whether the Army Corps of Engineers will allow use of a nationwide permit or require an individual permit. \"We're right now, we're looking at, our options for a nationwide permit and what the Army Corps will consider,\" Schroeder said. \"If we do need to go for an individual permit, it is gonna take longer.\"

Schroeder gave the council a timeline tied to that permit decision: if the Corps allows a nationwide permit, the city could bid the drawdown work — lowering the water and cutting a hole in the spillway — in late spring or early summer of 2025. He said the larger lake dredging project would be bid later, in the winter of 2026, with an anticipated start when conditions suit the contractor. \"Given we get to move forward with the nationwide permit, we do feel that the project for the drawdown itself could be bid, late spring, early summer, for starting in the fall,\" Schroeder said. \"And then we would bid the actual lake project, winter, early spring of '26.\"

Council members pressed Schroeder on scope and budget risks. He told the council that current bid prices are favorable — \"the best they've been since before COVID\" — but that hauling and fuel costs will heavily affect final bids. If bids come in above the voter-approved parameters, Schroeder said the council would decide whether to proceed, consider value engineering, or renegotiate items with contractors. \"In the end, whatever's determined through there, it's a council decision before I move from there,\" he said.

Schroeder described ongoing site work: contractors are coring the spillway to determine what lies below the waterline so they can plan shoring when the hole is cut. He also said the council previously approved moving forward with the drawdown structure regardless of whether the broader lake dredging moves forward; that would allow the city to place the drawdown structure and then let the lake fill again if the full dredge is deferred. \"So if you get to bidding the lake project and council then decides that they don't want to move forward with that, we would move forward with putting the draw down structure in place, and allowing the lake to fill back up,\" Schroeder said.

Council members asked whether the drawdown could be used to manage high inflow events. Schroeder said the discharge through the planned pipe (discussed in the meeting at roughly 36 to 48 inches in diameter) would likely be small compared with water coming over the spillway and might only give a short lead time in some events. He cautioned that in extreme Jim River flooding, lowering the lake could be counterproductive.

Schroeder said the drawdown would also allow shoreline and maintenance work that benefits property owners and the city and would let contractors survey exposed material before final bidding for dredging, reducing bid uncertainty. He projected regional contractors would bid the dredging work and estimated the overall project would extend into 2027–28 for wrap-up, depending on contractor schedules.

Next steps: Schroeder said the city expects Barr to advise within a couple of weeks whether the Corps will accept a nationwide permit; staff will return to council with an overall lake project update and, if permitting allows, a procurement schedule for the drawdown work.","Public works director Joe Schroeder told the Mitchell City Council the city is awaiting Army Corps direction on whether a nationwide permit will apply; if so, the city expects to put the drawdown work out to bid in late spring or early summer 2025 and the dredging work in winter 2026.","actionData","errors"]

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