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Votes at a glance

- Approval of the consent agenda: Motion carried by roll call (consent items not individually debated).

- Board of Adjustment recessed and reconvened: Motion by Mr. Barrington, second by Mr. Batke; carried.

- Conditional-use permit (Michael Larson, 408 N. Foster): Board of Adjustment approved (see separate article). Motion carried by voice vote.

- Set Board of Adjustment hearing date (Jensen Capital Development LLC — multifamily dwelling at East Bruce Street and Burner Bridal): Motion carried.

- Set variance hearing date (Doug and Heidi Kirke — attached accessory building 4,600 sq ft vs. 2,000 sq ft at 304 North Matty Street): Motion carried.

- Transfer of malt beverage and farm-wine license (RB25873) from Kareem Inc. (d/b/a I Mart stores) to 727 Inc. (d/b/a Freedom Mitchell), 512 S. Sanborn Blvd.: Motion to approve carried; approval contingent on payment of assessed civil penalties (transcript indicates the penalties were paid and staff confirmed with the Department of Revenue).

- Award of construction bid (AIG project no. 3-46-0037-033-2025) — revenue-producing hangar rebid: Staff recommended award to ProContracting for schedules A, B, A1, B1, B2 and B3 (four hangars with insulation but no heaters) for a recommended total of $1,271,327.36, contingent upon receipt of an FAA grant offer. Council approved the award; motion carried.

- Approved special event permit for \"Your Town Tour\" (Neil McCoy on Bridal, April 25): Motion carried.

- City pilot program for school-age students (summer 2025): Council voted to postpone/action to table while staff works through additional information; motion to postpone carried.

- Agreement A2025-23 (purchase agreement for 301 North Main property): Seller withdrew the offer; no action required.

- Agreement for Corn Palace railings and ADA seating (A2025-18) with Silverella Design: Approved on an hourly fee not to exceed $3,700.

- Purchase agreement for the Jormo property (mobile-home estate): Council approved a $1,000,000 purchase agreement; motion carried. Staff said 35 trailers are on the site with 17–18 currently occupied; council discussion emphasized a desire to avoid tenant displacement and to explore reuse and redevelopment options (including possible donation of two lots to Habitat for Humanity).

- Airport grant application (AIP / bipartisan infrastructure law): Council authorized submission of an application requesting $1,070,650 (90% federal, 10% city) for a revenue-producing hangar; motion carried.

- Approval of purchase agreement with Toyne (fire-truck purchase): Council approved the purchase agreement; city budgeted $355,000 in 2025 toward the truck with further scheduled payments in 2026 and 2027; staff explained ordering now locks price and avoids an anticipated $91,000 engine/transmission cost increase tied to emissions rules. Presenters described the expected vehicle and equipment savings from cooperative purchasing.

- Resolution R2025-19 (plats of Lots 2 and 3 of Block 2 of Maui Farms Second Addition): Planning Commission recommended approval; council approved.

- Resolution R2025-20 (plot 1 of Lot 2 track… Wild Oak Golf Club addition): Planning Commission recommended approval; council approved.

- Resolution R2025-21 (plots of lots 1, 2 and 3 of tract 3): Planning Commission recommended approval; council approved.

- Resolution R2025-23 and R2025-24 (LifeQuest CDBG/grant endorsements and environmental certifying officer): Council authorized the mayor to sign required grant documents for the Community Development Block Grant application.

- Second reading and adoption of Ordinance O2025-02 (supplemental appropriation ordinance for fiscal year 2025): Council approved second reading and moved to adopt.

- Second reading and adoption of Ordinance O2025-03 (repealing and replacing Title 12 — flood control): Planning staff advised the council that FEMA requires adoption of floodplain-management measures by May 6 to avoid suspension from the National Flood Insurance Program; after discussion the council reluctantly approved the ordinance by roll call vote.

- Motion to enter executive session under SDCL 1-25-2 for legal and negotiations matters: Motion and second recorded and carried; the transcript notes no action followed executive session.

What to watch next: The FAA grant offer that conditions the airport hangar award; the April 22 public referendum on the ambulance district; building-permit filings and drainage reviews following conditional-use approvals; and the accelerated timeline linked to FEMA mapping and flood-plain compliance.

This \"votes at a glance\" list reflects actions recorded in the public meeting transcript; for full minutes and formal resolutions/ordinances refer to the City Clerk's official packet.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","April 7, 2025 City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","At its meeting the Mitchell City Council approved multiple routine and substantive items including a liquor-license transfer, airport hangar bid award and grant application, a $1 million purchase of a mobile-home park property, a fire-truck purchase agreement, and adopted floodplain ordinance language required by FEMA.","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},6073758,"Board of Adjustment approves conditional-use permit to allow second unit at 408 N. Foster for long-term rental",1104,1127000,2231000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2990221-1e8ac76ad52f9e3293716e515d834b78&start=1127&end=2231","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2990221-1e8ac76ad52f9e3293716e515d834b78/thumbnail_1127000.jpg","/articles/6073758/Mitchell/Davison-County/South-Dakota/Board-of-Adjustment-approves-conditional-use-permit-to-allow-second-unit-at-408-N-Foster-for-long-term-rental","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6073758-dc150e74afc8a3e598107e218214317c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771191096&Signature=ezsgjG55IH3QieXnvmQj310~sXFjCgVr5zXh0lxuIwuNR9fCEPrn-kwEJj1uCUkv6bqMFvESTNN3exoQV8xXUuL3udWs-W-EYxl9RZaZMkEDeDQl71mMrNj8Pu5XJjKQ9sPlwHBj3DtXjXBpnqLZnL482QEGuBQsAtO1-AJnBkIfgwSSil6wgvInT2BAIzdbo~s9V7aAIor6ACva1vJMGmDzmtQzSGwo9J-XZOHefZ-53T1Iw1f3redP41uN7gTFP86UyTgs2dkhKwIDZDulZT~5DpaEstTBPM2WwRl37CusQa0vetOP1qOm5IrJanw3ssgcNPvzPwAlgPGcirghnw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mitchell — The Board of Adjustment voted to approve a conditional-use permit for a two-family dwelling at 408 North Foster Street, allowing the owner to build a three-car garage with an efficiency apartment intended for long-term renters, including traveling nurses on 60- to 90-day contracts.

Mark Genigis, planning staff, told the board the Planning Commission recommended approval 3–1 (three present for, one opposed) after public notices and mailbox letters; the office received six written responses (three in favor, two opposed and one with comments) and one neighbor did not receive notice in time. Genigis said the applicant initially showed a three-foot east setback on the plan but that the principal-structure standard requires a 25-foot east setback unless a variance is granted.

Neighbor Lori Kent spoke at length in opposition, saying the proposed building would reduce her backyard to a narrow strip of six to seven feet and would leave her looking at the backs of storage and equipment. \"We are opposed to this building being built for several reasons,\" Kent said, citing the planned building dimensions — \"a 26 by 48 foot building that would be 23 feet high\" — and potential drainage and access problems between properties.

Applicant Michael Larson told the board he had cleared tall trees in the rear corner to prepare the site and said he planned to install gutters and a privacy fence and would use existing RV hookups for utilities. \"I'm also planning on putting in a privacy fence so that they don't have to look at my yard implements,\" Larson said. He said the intent is to rent to traveling nurses on multi-week contracts; board questions confirmed typical contracts run 60 to 90 days and that the unit would generally house a single occupant at a time.

Board authority and limits: Genigis clarified that the Board of Adjustment was deciding only whether to allow the conditional use (long-term rental) under the zoning ordinance; detailed building, drainage and code compliance will be resolved through the building-permit process if the conditional use is allowed.

Local concerns and staff response: Planning staff confirmed the proposed structure would meet zoning setbacks and height if constructed as applied for and that drainage must not cause new flows onto neighbors; staff noted that drainage complaints could result in civil remedies by property owners. The council heard neighbors' worries about a one-foot roof overhang that would create a seven-foot separation between new walls and the adjacent shed.

Outcome: The Board of Adjustment approved the conditional-use permit by voice vote; the record shows the motion carried after an audience comment period and follow-up questions but individual roll-call names for the action were not captured in the public transcript.","The Board of Adjustment approved a conditional-use permit requested by Michael Larson to add a 2-family dwelling (an efficiency above a new garage) at 408 North Foster Street for long-term rentals to traveling nurses; nearby neighbors raised privacy, height and drainage concerns.",{"_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},6073763,"Mitchell officials outline ambulance district plan for Davidson and Hanson counties; April 22 public vote set",198,2371000,2569000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2990221-1e8ac76ad52f9e3293716e515d834b78&start=2371&end=2569","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2990221-1e8ac76ad52f9e3293716e515d834b78/thumbnail_2371000.jpg","/articles/6073763/Mitchell/Davison-County/South-Dakota/Mitchell-officials-outline-ambulance-district-plan-for-Davidson-and-Hanson-counties-April-22-public-vote-set","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6073763-0c18cd54066b4899cccac68e2b21c5fa/orig.mp4?Expires=1771191096&Signature=QQdF~iCQuQ49oFzyZ1JThn68rWvgLrPCCQPOZkwVRHDZAlAewAyrgNV9D3Plv~cQVxxcX0YabofNe3vZPB3uoDwApXdhAP~kY5sYsRNIlF9aH2MMUpaNkhpFCUbffwfUXTVyHWQ1BbEobJVYPNs7mt-QXSS5RVsvj6b0QjJIUuRONceDo1jmcsfPSPgWGtoFWnQZOgMgIjW~~RJoszZZl4I0TFJKMaC8rdO8J7QsWzQawL7QEYTFg81vDWZrlKhUCbDx1c-xuihxgCuSqYln~TyeTdSYrLTj4ohYAs-ZDgmevx--dO~LtJFGs44z~-mUrfXlpjJIF18d0K2om6W9Ag__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mitchell — Mitchell Fire and EMS officials told the City Council on April 14 that they have organized a proposed ambulance district that would cover all of Davidson County and Hanson County and that the district formation will go to a public vote April 22.

The proposal, presented by Amy Storm, who works part-time with Mitchell and volunteers as an EMT, asks voters to approve a funding mechanism to raise roughly $700,000 so the department can hire six additional ambulance personnel. \"We need to raise the money to hire 6 additional people to work at the station,\" Storm said during the council briefing.

The proposal is the product of four months of outreach to both county commissions and all towns within the two counties. If the April 22 vote passes, county resolutions already prepared would create a seven-member ambulance board (three Hanson County appointees, three Davidson County appointees and one at-large member); the next step would be a second vote, currently scheduled for June 17, to elect board members and then prepare a budget by June 30 under state timelines.

Why it matters: Mitchell currently budgets nearly $1 million a year from the general fund toward ambulance service and covers about 8,000 residents outside the city limits. Officials said the city struggles to meet state licensing response-time standards; one out-of-town call last year produced a 34-minute response delay, and state rules expect 90% of calls to be answered within 15 minutes. Without a sustainable funding source, the department warned it may stop covering calls outside city limits.

Funding options and timeline: Storm and other presenters said the new district board will decide between a property tax levy based on valuation or a special-assessment flat-fee model. The application to form the district and initial budget work must meet a June 30 deadline if the April 22 vote passes. Storm said multiple town halls have produced growing local support but also noted there are opponents; county boards already passed resolutions to place the question on the ballot.

Equipment and operating context: Chief Dan Polarize explained the funding request is aimed at personnel, not equipment, though the council heard cost figures for vehicles and equipment. \"For us to get a new ambulance, we're probably looking at about $400,000,\" Polarize said, adding that vehicle equipment typically totals roughly $100,000 more (the cardiac monitor alone can cost about $50,000). Storm and Polarize said the immediate priority is staffing rather than new apparatus.

If voters reject the district: Council members and presenters said a \"no\" vote would likely mean the Mitchell ambulance service would stop routine coverage outside the city limits; volunteers and mutual-aid partners could fill some gaps but officials said sustained outside coverage would be unlikely without the new funding. Storm said the department met with state EMS staff to review options and was told formation is a local decision.

Next steps: The City Council received the update and did not take final action; the community referendum is scheduled April 22. If that referendum passes, nomination petitions for the ambulance board will follow and the board must meet an accelerated state-imposed timeline to set the first district budget.","Mitchell Fire/EMS leaders described a proposed joint ambulance district covering Davidson and Hanson counties and said a April 22 public referendum will decide whether to create a taxing or assessment-based funding stream to hire six full-time ambulance staff.","actionData","errors"]

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