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Staff (Nate) reviewed several consent items during the meeting: a performance management report showing sales tax revenue above last year’s levels for three straight months; a request to hire five seasonal recreational assistants (current lifeguards serving as concession backups); amended job descriptions; a United Way grant to support concessions and library programs; a treatment proposal for approximately 13 ash trees in parks with a bid of about $3,050; and ongoing software updates to apply utility rebates automatically. The council added a field‑use agreement with Worthing to allow use of a baseball field and approved adding two part‑time officers to the hiring list.

The council also heard brief reports and praise for parks and recreation projects — including a new Westman Park playground and active pickleball leagues — and staff noted outreach to community organizations about hosting events in Lenox.

The consent agenda motion was made and seconded; after roll call the motion carried 5‑0.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Lennox City Council 4.28.2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council approved the consent agenda including a field‑use waiver with Worthing (item Q) and adding two part‑time officers to the hiring list (item R) in a 5‑0 roll call; agenda also noted seasonal hires, a United Way grant, tree treatment and other routine items.","taxTitle","Lennox, Lincoln County, South Dakota","taxId",75768,"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},6581054,"Lenox council approves first reading of 2024 supplemental appropriations ordinance",336,2499000,2835000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3141935-ea2968ddb6d86ce0f806886592eae6e6&start=2499&end=2835","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3141935-ea2968ddb6d86ce0f806886592eae6e6/thumbnail_2499000.jpg","/articles/6581054/Lennox/Lincoln-County/South-Dakota/Lenox-council-approves-first-reading-of-2024-supplemental-appropriations-ordinance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6581054-e43e13f0a0bf42cd1257fc299c8fccd0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771213745&Signature=HtTr0WiorjafkoB8-5XO2b72o-GGJ~W1y8Guov-Cjyme-EiLDwnLoe-nwR9cVHld0ORP-Up1QPb8YSYGUhNedhkBFzMbq2LJPFfFdE9maovX-73pPXUMQd8JlTyTrWeE5NdlINZ43i~rmh7okjt~1PUeigGYXKqhgItt-Ab1Bcl2wiOOe5Yn-pFs1ixqjRBTtmxE5JwOQZBh8VHgc1uZN6X1jb81M9wUNoE9rWcD2W4w9a4DgqcKR3b1eZsfO01aRPhrJSMh5eJoW7MVRLWNG4efWbRaFkH2Y2Ul3NadieKC05Iqy26PPwgYxASrrII57UF1x8gIeTEe588dG8-B9Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lenox City Council approved first reading of Ordinance 660, a supplemental appropriations measure that adjusts the city’s 2024 budget to reflect actual revenues and expenditures.

City staff (Nate) explained the ordinance is intended to “true up” year-end accounts. Highlights cited in the presentation included a net gain in the general fund of about $80,000, a $160,000 gain in the water fund, and more than $11,000,000 of inflows to the sewer fund tied largely to an agreement with the Department of Corrections. The recreation fund finished with a net loss of about $9,000, and the ambulance and animal-related funds showed net losses that staff said are typically covered by transfers from sales-tax-derived funds (second penny and third penny) as allowed under state code.

A councilmember asked whether the $150,000 second-penny net loss included a roughly $98,000 ambulance shortfall; staff confirmed the $98,000 is part of that $150,000 figure. Staff said the municipal practice is to transfer fund balances at year-end to make enterprise funds whole and that the city is monitoring reserve levels, aiming to maintain a general fund reserve equivalent to roughly three months of operating expenditures per Government Finance Officers Association guidance.

A motion for first reading of Ordinance 660 was made, seconded and approved by voice vote. The meeting record shows the motion carried; no roll-call tally was recorded in the transcript for the ordinance vote.

Staff told council the timing of the supplemental budget filing this year was later than preferred and reminded members the city had adopted a later schedule for the annual budget process; staff said they expect to begin the next budget process in a few months.","Council approved first reading of Ordinance 660 to reconcile 2024 revenues and expenditures across city funds; staff highlighted an $80,000 general fund gain, an $11 million sewer inflow tied to a Department of Corrections agreement, and planned transfers to cover ambulance and pool shortfalls.",{"_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},6581057,"Lenox council debates idling, noise limits at service stations; seeks narrower hours and more outreach",1251,1223000,2474000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3141935-ea2968ddb6d86ce0f806886592eae6e6&start=1223&end=2474","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3141935-ea2968ddb6d86ce0f806886592eae6e6/thumbnail_1223000.jpg","/articles/6581057/Lennox/Lincoln-County/South-Dakota/Lenox-council-debates-idling-noise-limits-at-service-stations-seeks-narrower-hours-and-more-outreach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6581057-e00ebcf62e1d5810a7f239779ac90c27/orig.mp4?Expires=1771213745&Signature=b0esbMlZZA4rONB6fAlljUUQmDFi1YTa-5fnEcIruSkxgHl0fC9vGv5IWmFpyq1coT6QXyCww2YE~Ow9W-SiMqyQbcY~H4iPbwqP1wcJe~VS3vfZ5tq70x~q0FQbkB9XOYvDbfeaaGni22VJIPPTX1r18G~9VCeKuoO~EhDBJhc2RPK~KXeI7ar3SyZWtcZ0CZFCb-yKeNjd3p~inM~zqQlJB-yOglsFKRbDsmb3GbZMz4jdj8dSqRaGByxE8Am60S7iJq4pWDumNZVrQ4y0xnZ2pE-0Y6vo5KYgncSab-Nc6aBUmunuGEGKL0Nl8IvOArgoZfnmh7vzt8faOyUeOw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lenox City Council discussed a proposed ordinance (6-58) to restrict overnight idling and noise at service stations after residents complained about semi-truck idling near the Total Stop convenience station. No final ordinance vote was taken; councilmembers asked staff to revise the draft and meet with the business and affected neighbors.

Staff (Nate) said the draft would prohibit idling of vehicles at filling stations in general business and central business zones during defined overnight hours and add noise restrictions that mirror a Sioux Falls ordinance. The draft originally set a restriction from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.; councilmembers and staff discussed moving that window to align with existing local noise rules — several members proposed 10:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. or 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. — to avoid conflict with business deliveries and seasonal traffic.

Chief Erickson (Police Chief) and staff clarified enforcement mechanics: zoning violations would be issued against the property owner, while a noise ordinance violation would apply to the vehicle owner or operator. The city attorney reviewed the draft, and staff noted the fine for a zoning violation is set in ordinance language up to $500 per day, though the council generally sets fines by resolution and rarely applies the maximum amount.

Councilmembers discussed reasonable exceptions: active loading or deliveries are generally protected under state law and would not be subject to enforcement if they are part of normal commerce. Staff said the city already directs truck parking to a designated lot on Industrial Avenue as an alternative to overnight parking near the service station; councilmembers discussed additional signage and outreach, including possible highway signs subject to DOT approval.

Total Stop did not make verbal remarks in the meeting transcript; the business’s written comments were included in the packet, and staff said a neighboring property owner had submitted comments late in the day. The council agreed to schedule an additional meeting that includes Total Stop and residents to seek a compromise on hours, signage and enforcement.

No ordinance amendment or vote was adopted at the meeting.","Councilmembers discussed proposed ordinance 6-58 to restrict overnight truck idling and noise at service stations — prompted by complaints near Total Stop — but did not adopt changes and asked staff to refine hours and enforcement details.",{"_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},6581060,"Lenox council approves Porch Lake housing study after taking item off the table",301,942000,1243000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3141935-ea2968ddb6d86ce0f806886592eae6e6&start=942&end=1243","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3141935-ea2968ddb6d86ce0f806886592eae6e6/thumbnail_942000.jpg","/articles/6581060/Lennox/Lincoln-County/South-Dakota/Lenox-council-approves-Porch-Lake-housing-study-after-taking-item-off-the-table","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6581060-cd63f7cc0cb28695f25f33ba7a809805/orig.mp4?Expires=1771213745&Signature=iUvdRTkdGgAq3afYWqo4A8fj3xtDfkS61~zS~8MxbgevQWZPqNxvVKge~9l2NX6rEjznAXKkXwBzTqmd0mOICNaiR~SUBnEEy9iwZH1XerNboMfKc5qtQ28-yQvIxh0S07LNND5ZFr6xlgIdumVdcjf~yS95wE9I46pI5Ns5RBt2CHpUY8JBvluSeiRjQVvTBnjW89gT3loz~btgPy0cy8LwvgBVfeoHiaj8zcJT3Kve2d4jGx5tAulujhJrYXmmoz9uCs-LOZlQ1DWlKRtWU6Zqz8ukxU1cOjcKx7k7jpumRzGUPM6xdxO9KDUtOWcwgsWYaxmj6ixXghO-J~jMTA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lenox City Council voted to approve a proposal from Porch Lake to perform a housing study after taking the item off the table.

City Administrator Nate (staff member Nate) told the council the previous housing study was completed in 2019 and that updated, evidence-based housing data is used regularly in grant applications, including SRF-related grants, and to support infrastructure and financing decisions. He said the city can extract some data internally but lacks the capacity to produce the kind of detailed, evidence-based report that consultants provide.

The study, council members said, is intended to identify where shortages of rental and for-sale housing exist, which bedroom sizes and price ranges the city is missing, and other specific gaps that affect planning and grant competitiveness. Councilmember Alden Doherty and other members expressed support for having formal data available as development interest grows on the city’s west and east sides.

A motion to take the housing study proposal from the table was made, seconded and approved by voice vote. A subsequent motion to approve the proposal from Porch Lake was made, seconded and approved by voice vote; the meeting record shows the motion carried but does not list a roll-call for that vote.

The record at the meeting did not specify the contract amount or a timeline for completion. Staff said past housing studies have been used to support grant applications and to guide decisions such as SRF applications and TIF-related planning, but did not supply a cost estimate in the discussion.

Councilmembers indicated the city needs the report to make targeted decisions about affordable and market-rate housing and to be prepared for developer proposals. No conditions or amendments to the Porch Lake proposal were recorded in the meeting minutes.

The council took no further action at the meeting on implementation steps, funding source for the contract, or a project schedule; staff will return with those details in follow-up reports.","The Lenox City Council voted to approve a proposal from Porch Lake to conduct a housing study, citing prior use of studies for grant applications and a recent rise in development pressure; no dollar amount for the contract was stated in the meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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