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Staff said the city has narrowed its slurry‑seal areas (detailed maps on pages 18–19 of the packet) to produce better cost estimates for 2026 and 2027 work and beyond. Routine annual maintenance activities—slurry seals, asphalt patching, hired asphalt repairs, curb and gutter work, striping and signs—remain part of the maintenance program.

Staff proposed dedicating STP money (federal dollars routed through the state; staff reported the city typically receives about $450,000 per year) to complete streets in neighborhoods such as North Oak Ridge, Yellowstone, Needles and the Teton area. The proposal calls for using the annual STP allocation to do one street a year or one street every other year in those neighborhoods; staff said the north Oak Ridge project would be above‑ground work (road, curb, gutter, sidewalks) because underground utilities there generally tested as adequate.

Chief among the reasons to use STP for local projects, staff said, is that the STP allocation is federal money with usage restrictions and is currently available each May when the city receives the funds. Staff cautioned that state program rules and federal approval could affect final uses, and that staff reaches out yearly to confirm the program’s availability. Council asked when state funds are confirmed; staff said the city typically receives STP distributions in May each year and would incorporate the receipts into budget planning.

Ending: Staff will return with refined cost estimates for the listed slurry seal areas and a draft plan to allocate STP funds for the Oak Ridge/Yellowstone/Needles/Teton streets so council can incorporate the funding into the CIP and budget deliberations.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","May 12, 2025 Brandon City Council Special Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Staff presented a street maintenance CIP and recommended using the state Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds for selected streets (North Oak Ridge, Yellowstone, Needles, Teton), while defining slurry seal areas for 2026–2027 and beyond.","taxTitle","Brandon , Minnehaha County, South Dakota","taxId",53925,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":74,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":75,"_41":42,"_43":76,"_45":76,"_46":77,"_48":78,"_50":79,"_52":80,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":81,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":82,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":55,"_72":55},6055245,"Council hears Parks CIP: Aspen Park parking, McCarty shelter and pool maintenance cited as priorities",1130560,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3319814-af491969d974215d83679db6b6bac341&start=1130&end=1130","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3319814-af491969d974215d83679db6b6bac341/thumbnail_1130560.jpg","/articles/6055245/Brandon/Minnehaha-County/South-Dakota/Council-hears-Parks-CIP-Aspen-Park-parking-McCarty-shelter-and-pool-maintenance-cited-as-priorities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6055245-b84fb8bfa5ebd92d21aa83cddc241b34/orig.mp4?Expires=1773578338&Signature=kLQhNzB4fw7nO1IJDbRVZ9to92atq~Lrso7zfvy66UZepYYWWLm9DDDSDFV9ZLoJQbzScH7NWJyiB9NaKuyqYPdaD1wVikDrvp1EhodyBIWqlNvOPbv7KIPdh~sBsse7QM0TB-LCSX2j4CHhl4~PAt29R4mMrB4SldTkTxl~AqHGi3AvWyc8rkm1UGttnf8LYQut4D4EY5aLEjbwi1PT7FRKoh4nR85ZUWmuN9GfT89F~uB3RR9u809ENWAfmWF7mteoEeSY4MYeuLacUhQN5pYrFPew0Auw7x3cUA7EMOE-cRSUaEgQHUBYEmMR1igNHQ1ocekoZ07CGTrJXtXNhA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff presented a draft parks five‑year plan to the council, highlighting parking and safety problems at Aspen Park, a planned rebuild of a heavily used shelter at McCarty Park, and ongoing pool maintenance needs.

Council discussion centered on Aspen Park where parking is consistently inadequate during events. “I think the biggest need we have for parks is more parking, safer parking in Aspen Park,” one councilmember said. Staff said a long‑term solution could include paving additional lots or converting existing storage/overflow areas to gravel parking; they said some areas used by public works and for staging during Core construction could be converted to parking once leveled. Staff warned that paved lots would require larger investments and that establishing new parking (grading and surfacing) can take multiple years to stabilize.

At McCarty Park, staff proposed rebuilding Shelter 1 (the most used shelter) in 2026, noting the pool’s surge tank and other original infrastructure are aging and require ongoing maintenance. Staff reported the pool receives frequent compliments on appearance but acknowledged routine upkeep (painting, mechanical work) and eventual rehabilitation needs. Stone Ridge Park playground surfacing is planned for 2027 and Tallgrass Park parking was flagged as a safety issue; staff said one person recently dislocated a shoulder after a fall there.

Staff also noted the parks board has been engaged and that the city could contribute to Berkman Valley School playground expansion (park staff recommended a $150,000 contribution). Council members asked staff to refine parking cost estimates and to return with options that could be staged or funded when surplus or other funding becomes available.

Ending: Staff will bring refined cost estimates and potential phased approaches for Aspen Park parking and McCarty shelter to the next work session so the council can evaluate priorities for the CIP.
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The plan pairs Core and Richland work in a flip‑flop sequence so crews can switch between zones and limit simultaneous disruption. “We’ll flip flop: we’ll do Core 3A, Richland 1, Core 3B, Richland 2,” staff said. Staff described the Richland projects as full reconstruction areas, similar to the Rushmore/Core work already underway. They noted the underground utilities in portions of Richland are “in very poor conditions” and said sewer video has documented multiple problem spots.

Staff described Phase 1 of Richland as focused on Nicholas (Nicholas Glenwyn, Maria Lane, Marine Drive, Patrician Drive and adjacent blocks), estimated at about $1.5 million, and Phase 2 covering adjacent streets. Sidewalks in the Richland area were reported as narrow (often 3–3½ feet) and pushed up by roots; staff said the plan calls for replacing sidewalks to current widths (five feet where required) and removing selected trees where necessary.

Council members and staff discussed sequencing and the city’s ability to finance simultaneous projects. Staff said they had run preliminary financial scenarios and believed the city could move forward with 3A and 3B, but that detailed cash‑flow and bond capacity numbers would be provided at the next meeting. Staff emphasized the schedule remains an estimate until final cost numbers are available.

The work session covered related items including Rushmore Phase 3 and other CIP entries; staff asked council members for direction on additions or deletions before finalizing the financial package for council consideration.

Ending: Staff will refine cost estimates and return to council with updated financials; design work for the first phases is slated to begin in 2026, with construction staggered through 2029 in the draft schedule.","Staff presented a draft 2026–2030 capital improvement program that prioritizes Core 3A/3B sewer and street reconstruction and two phases of Richland Park (Nicholas area) work, with design in 2026 and staged construction over subsequent years.","actionData","errors"]

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City proposes STP and street maintenance plan: target slurry seals and Oak Ridge work

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