CITY COMMISSION ROOM

PIERRE, SOUTH DAKOTA

April 17, 2012

The City of Pierre regular session on April 17, 2012 at 5:30pm with Commissioners Goodman, Harding, Huizenga, Mehlhaff and Mayor Gill present for roll call. Jim Protexter, Gordon Koch, Becky Bowers, Jon Mammenga, Charles Walker, Trey Johnson, MG & Scott Petersen, and Blake Barringer signed the guest register.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, followed by an invocation.

The Agenda was approved as amended. Utility Contractor’s License for Dell Leischer was removed from the Consent Calendar.

Mayor Gill presented a proclamation for Arbor Day on April 23^rd to Dan McCormick.

Mayor Gill presented a proclamation for Boys and Girls Club Week of April 15^th thru 21^st to Jon Mammenga and Becky Bowers.

Commissioner Harding moved and Commissioner Huizenga seconded to approve the consent calendar which consisted of 1) Minutes- Regular Meeting April 10, 2012; 2) Pierre Fire Department Volunteer Dive Team 2012 – Eric Stasch, Jim Reeves, Steve Carpenter, Jason Smith, Troy Stulken, Caleb Gilkerson, Lenny Degenstein, Anthony Nelson, Casey Utecht, Chris McCarty, Dave DeJabet, Ben Gilkerson, Barry McLaury; 3) New Hire Seasonal Water Department – Cole Severson $14.75; 4) New Hire Seasonal Street Department – Jacob Wagoner $9.00; 5) New Hire Seasonal Park Department – Chance Frederick $10.00, Tyler Fahey $9.50, Tom Stotts $11.50, Jerry Conklin $11.75, Joshua Stoltenburg $9.50; 6) New Hire Utilities Intern – Deidre Beck $10.00’ 7) New Hire Data Processing Intern – Joshua Schweigert $10.00; 7) Raffle Request – American Legion; 8) Claims. Unanimous approval.

A-OX WELDING SUPPLY CO INC	CYLINDER RENTAL	579.24
AMERICAN ENGINEERING TESTI	GROUND WATER MONITORING	6,470.00
AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSEB	SERVICE - MARCH 2012	4,157.63
ANIMAL CLINIC	ANIMAL CARE MARCH 2012	922.00
AQUA-PURE INC	AQUAPURE JANUARY 2012	6,120.30
ASSOCIATED SUPPLY COMPANY	ACID MAGIC	728.50
AVERA MEDICAL ASSOCIATES C	PHYSICAL	203.00
AVERA QUEEN OF PEACE	TESTING	259.60
BAKER & TAYLOR COMPANY/THE	BOOK RETURN	1,285.07
BALLEW CONSTRUCTION INC.	DIR BORE - RELOCATE ELEC LINE	1,182.50
BARNES&NOBLE.COM	BOOKS	401.56
BARON SERVICES INC	NOAA WEATHER DATA	410.00
BEEMER/DR D.C.	SAFETY GLASSES-K COLDSMITH	416.00
BLACK HILLS CHEMICAL CO	CLEANING SUPPLIES	430.59
BROSZ ENGINEERING INC	SCOPE 1 FRWY DR 3/21-22	2,220.00
BROWN & SAENGER	DVD'S, DRIVE FLASHES	216.90
BUDGET BLINDS	SOLAR SHADES	710.40
BUREAU OF ADMINISTRATION	CALLS FOR FEB 2012	131.56
BUREAU OF PERSONNEL	ACCESS LEVEL 2 TWILA HIGHT	126.00
BUTLER MACHINERY CO. INC.	TUBE	213.41
CAPITAL AREA COUNSEL. SERV	SUPPORT PAYMENT 2ND QTR 2012	5,937.50
CAPITAL CITY AIR CARRIER I	AIRFARE TO VERM SD-LEON & GILL	1,710.71
CAPITAL MOTORS INC.	REPLACE HEADLIGHT CLIPS	34.32
CAPITAL SPORTS	STEALTH FORCE	125.00
CARQUEST AUTO PARTS	CONNECTORS	1,027.27
CDW GOVERNMENT INC	MS GSA WIN SRV ENT	1,614.73
CENEX FLEET CARD	DIESEL MARCH 2012	5,555.52
CENTRAL COURIER, INC	MAIL SERVICE MARCH 2012	5,289.49
CENTURY BUSINESS PRODUCTS	COPIER LEASE 3/9-4/8 2012	306.71
CENTURY LINK	SERVICE 3/25-4/24	2,331.04
CENTURY LINK-AZ	SERVICE	1,912.81
CERTIFIED LABORATORIES	PREMALUBE	452.73
CHRISTY LUMBER	BRICK	75.00
CLAIMS ASSOCIATES INC	INSURANCE CLAIM	3,000.00
COMMUNICATIONS CENTER INC.	REPAIR ANTENNA CABLE	593.32
COUNTRY INN & SUITES	IS LODGING CLIFF G 3/8/12	178.20
CRETEX CONCRETE PRODUCTS W	CATCH BASINS LINCOLN & PLEASAN	3,059.19
CUES	CABLE, O-RINGS, LUBE, PIPE	1,892.92
CUMMINS CENTRAL POWER, LLC	FLYWHEEL, SEAL, PLUG, SCREWS	1,031.92
DAILY CAPITAL JOURNAL INC.	BID NOTICE-2/24 & 3/2 PIPE	1,359.56
DAKOTA COUNTRY	ADVERTISING AIR SERVICE -APRIL	295.00
DAKOTA DATA SHRED	SHREDDING 3/7/12	51.75
DAKOTA E911 CONFERENCE INC	FWRD CONF FUNDS REC'D	1,046.00
DAKOTA PUMP & CONTROL CO I	ALARM GLOVE/W LITE SOCKET	105.00
DAKOTA SUPPLY GROUP	PIPE	23,467.36
DAVIDSON TITLES, INC	BOOKS	9.95
DEIS CONSTRUCTION INC	SPRAY FOAM SB COMPL CONCESS	3,630.00
DELL MARKETING LP	COMPUTER	678.00
DEWILD GRANT RECKERT & ASS	ENG SERV PH 1 115KV NE SUBST	32,148.00
DITCH WITCH OF S.D. INC	SERVICE CHECK ON MACHINE	252.00
DONS SINCLAIR	OFF ROAD DIESEL # 2	7,228.56
EAST PIERRE GARDEN CENTER	TREES	14,752.50
EDDIE'S TRUCK SALES INC	NUT COVER, HUB CAP NUTS, CAPS	290.06
ENVIRO TECH	ELECTRONIC RECYCLING	276.80
ERGO LCD	MONITOR MOUNTS	1,220.42
FARNAMS	IMPACT WRENCH	1,737.77
FASTENAL COMPANY	CONNECTORS	789.35
FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATIO	SHIPPING	323.49
FISHER SCIENTIFIC	PROBE, CARTRIDGES	2,341.90
FRIMAN OIL & GAS COMPANY	GREASE	2,148.13
GILL/LAURIE	OS TRVL REIMB WASH DC 3/12-15	117.00
GOSCMA	CONF REG -LEON- 5/9-11/2012	200.00
GOV'T FINANCE OFFICERS ASS	2012 MEMBERSHIP BOB ADAMS	190.00
GRAHAM TIRE COMPANY INC	OIL CHANGE	323.79
GRIMMS PUMP SERVICES INC	POWER STEERING FLUID	40.30
HANSEN WHEEL & WAGON SHOP	BOOK	30.95
HAWKINS INC	CHLORINE	11,857.13
HEIMAN INC.	GOLD LETTERS	337.00
HERC-U-LIFT	RELAY	151.18
HOGENS HARDWARE HANK	WOOD CLEANER, BLEACH, SOAP	386.59
HOLIDAY INN	IS LODGING KEVIN C 2/27-29	237.00
HOOK-FAST SPECIALTIES	BADGES	138.22
HUGHES COUNTY REGISTER OF	RECORDING FEE-EASEMENT-FOSTER	44.00
HYDRAULIC WORLD INC	REPAIR MACHINE	511.33
INLAND TRUCK PARTS COMPANY	TUBING, MUD FLAPS	303.04
INMAN'S WATER TECHNOLOGIES	WATER COOLER RENT APR 2012	353.35
JC PRINTING INC.	SOFTBALL REGISTRATIONS	156.24
JOHNSON CONTROLS INC	TIME CLOCK REPAIR	106.59
K-MART	CLEANER	30.93
KELO TV	AIR SERVICE ADS 3/21-25	415.00
KGFX, INC.	AIR SERVICE AD 3/28-31	380.00
KIMBALL MIDWEST	PRIMER, HOSE CLAMP, BLADES	350.18
KJBI-FM	AIR SERVICE AD 3/28-31	180.00
KLEINS OFFICE FURNITURE	3 CHAIRS FINANCE OFFICE	1,260.00
KLEINS OFFICE PLUS	COMB BIND MACHINE C12	592.51
KNECHT HOME CENTER OF PIER	MALLET, LEVEL, PRTITION BLK	770.82
KOLY-FM	AIR SERVICE AD 3/28-31	160.00
KPLO	AIR SERVICE AD 3/28-31	200.00
KYOCERA MITA AMERICA, INC	PRINTER FOR BILLING	2,792.00
MID-DAKOTA RURAL WATER	WATER USAGE 3-1 - 3-31	149.75
MIDCONTINENT COMMUNICATION	CABLE, INTERNET 3/22 - 4/21	175.75
MIDWEST CONSTRUCTION INC	RESHINGLE ROOFS-POOL, SHLTERS	10,533.80
MIDWEST TAPE	DVD RETURNED	826.71
MIDWEST TURF & IRRIGATION	AIR FILTERS	202.23
MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL UTILIT	2012 MEMBERSHIP	5,940.98
MONICK PIPE	GASKETS	483.53
MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES C	NATURAL GAS	51.08
MORRIS EQUIPMENT LLC	GRAPPLE CYLINDER CASE	629.22
MORRIS INC.	BLOCKS	2,554.67
NEVE'S UNIFORMS INC	SHIRTS, ZIPPERS	232.67
NORTHLAND CHEMICAL CORP	FLOOR FINISH, MOPS	198.54
NORTHWEST PIPE FITTINGS	SADDLE	260.36
NYSTROM ELECTRICAL CONT. I	FLOOD LIGHTS	638.28
OAHE ELECTRIC COOP INC.	ELECTRICITY 2-29 - 3/31	158.00
ONE CALL LOCATORS, LTD	LOCATES 3/10-16	2,405.97
OVERDRIVE INC	AUDIO BOOKS	303.14
OVERHEAD DOOR COMPANY INC	INSULATTION KITS	1,098.52
PALMER/BRAD	IS TRVL MRES TECH DAYS 4/10-11	29.00
PETE LIEN & SONS INC	CONCRETE	801.50
PFEIFER IMPLEMENT	FRONT WEIGHT, BRACKET	969.00
PIERRE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE	SUPPORT PAYMENT 2ND QTR CVB	54,625.00
PIERRE FLOWER SHOP	TREES	1,462.93
PIERRE SCHOOL DISTRICT 32-	SUMMER REC RENTAL 2012	130.00
PLASTIC WORKS	PLASTIC SHEETING	1,272.00
POPULAR SCIENCE	SUBSCRIPTION 2012	11.97
POWER HOUSE INC	PULLEY, BELT, 0-RING, WASHER	235.81
PRAIRIE PAGES	BOOK	51.17
PRO-BUILD NORTH	STUDS	183.29
PRYNTCOMM	BUS CRD VALLAND, HARRIS, KIETZ	441.60
PUMPKIN BOOKS	BOOKS	98.94
QUALITY BODY SHOP INC.	REPAIR VEHICLE 07 IMPALA	2,053.05
RAMKOTA-SIOUX FALLS	IS LODGING - KIRBY- BLDG CONF	629.93
RAMKOTA-WATERTOWN	IS LODGING R GRANT 3/6/12	163.98
RECLAMATION SERVICES INC.	GRIND SALVAGE ASPHALT	39,000.00
RECREONICS	5 STEP EASY STAIR W/LIFTGATE	3,675.64
RICH/KATHRYN	FINGERPRINT REFUND	11.00
RIVERFRONT BROADCASTING LL	TOWER SPACE RENT FOR APR 2012	235.97
ROAD MACHINERY & SUPPLIES	FAN & BRAKE PUMP, SEAL KIT	351.49
ROBINS WATER CONDITIONING	WATER COOLER RENT 4/1-30	148.35
RUNNINGS	AIR COMPRESSOR, CLEVIS PINS	2,542.04
RURAL ELECTRIC SUPPLY COOP	FUSES	277,157.75
S.D. DEPT OF CORRECTIONS	UTILITIES, GARBAGE, SUPPLIES	1,009.11
S.D. FEDERAL PROPERTY AGEN	HOIST, DROP CORD, PLIERS	181.60
S.D. GOVERNMENTAL HUMAN RE	REG HR CONF LAURIE GRONLUND	25.00
S.D. MUNICIPAL STREET MAIN	SPRING MT REGIST MARK M	40.00
S.D. RETAILERS ASSOCIATION	BES REBATE	2,577.00
SD DEPT ENVIR.& NATURAL RE	SOLID WASTE FEE FOR MARCH 2012	2,032.00
SD ENGINEERING SOCIETY	REG JOHN C ENG CONF 4/25-27	190.00
SERVALL UNIFORM & LINEN	SERVICE 3/16/12	304.23
SHARPE ENTERPRISES INC	LEVEE REMOVAL-LEVEE 4 PH 7	83,527.50
SHARPE RENTAL INC	TILLER RENT	60.00
SHEEHAN EQUIPMENT INC.	CLAMP	11.55
SIOUX NATION OF FT. PIERRE	OIL SAMPLE SYRINGES	95.00
SMALL ENGINE HOUSE	CO2 CARTRIDGE	70.31
SNAP-ON-TOOLS CORPORATION	SIGNAL LAMP	27.33
SOUTH DAKOTA ARBORISTS ASS	2012 MEMBERHSIP - GLENN PERRY	130.00
SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF	STAKES	12,250.29
SOUTH DAKOTA ONE CALL	MESSAGE FEES FOR MAR 2012	178.50
SOUTH DAKOTA SAFETY COUNCI	MEMBERSHIP 2012	395.00
STATE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT	DESK, CHAIR	20.00
STEAMWAY	CARPET CLEANED	594.88
SUPERIOR TECH PRODUCTS	FERTILIZER	6,500.00
SUTLEYS SUPER SAVER	TISSUE	11.73
TITAN MACHINERY	LANDPRIDE ROTARY CUTTER	12,250.00
TORO COMPANY - NSN/THE	IRRIGATION TECH SUPPORT MAY/12	214.00
TRAFFIC CONTROL CORPORATIO	COLORED LED BALLS	1,334.45
TYLER TECHNOLOGIES-INCODE	TRANS FEE-UTIL BILLING 1ST QTR	1,843.75
WAL-MART COMMUNITY	BUCKETS, EGGS, CANDY	268.19
WALLER/MARTIN	OS TRAVEL BUFFALO MN 4/1-6	197.00
WAMCO LAB INC	TESTING	1,060.00
WARNE CHEMICAL EQUIPMENT C	CONTROL VALVE	118.50
WELLS FARGO BUSINESS DISTR	DVD'S	2,602.63
WESCO DISTRIBUTION INC	TRANSFORMERS	774.00
WHISTLESTOP	SHIPPING	94.01
WW TIRE SERVICE INC	FLAT REPAIR CTY 6083	162.93
Y M C A	MANAGEMENT FEES	2,350.20
YOUNGBERG & SONS INC.	PAINT, BRUSHES	94.80
ZANDER AUTO PARTS	BELTS	162.74

Brad Palmer, Utilities Director, presented a request to award bids to First Dakota Enterprises for the 2012 Curb & Gutter project for $258,726.50. Other bids were received from Sharpe Enterprises for $275,516.50 and Anderson Contractors for $346,689.80. Commissioner Mehlhaff moved and Commissioner Goodman seconded to award bids to First Dakota Enterprises for the 2012 Curb & Gutter project for $258,726.50. Unanimous approval.

Brad Palmer, Utilities Director, presented a request to award bids to Morris Inc for the 2012 Street Paving Project for $1,530,392.47. Brad explained that Morris was the only bid received and it included Schedule A for $1,285,921.53, Schedule A-1 for $15,208.05, and Schedule B for $229,262.90. Commissioner Mehlhaff moved and Commissioner Harding seconded to award bids to Morris Inc for the 2012 Street Paving Project for $1,530,392.47 for all three schedules. Unanimous approval.

Brad Palmer, Utilities Director, presented a request to approve change order #1 to the purchase of Circuit Breaker for the new substation. Brad explained that Western Area Power Association (WAPA) has requested to do metering from the new substation, which requires a modification to the circuit breaker on order. Commissioner Mehlhaff moved and Commissioner Goodman seconded to approve change order #1 to the purchase of circuit breaker for the new substation. Unanimous approval.

This being the time and place for the public hearing to consider the On-Sale Liquor License Transfer for the St. Charles Restaurant, Mayor Gill opened the meeting. Scott Peterson explained that he and his father own the St. Charles building and recently had a tenant close business. The license transfer is from the previous tenant to the Peterson’s. They do not intent to use the license, rather are working with prospects for a new tenant to reopen in the St. Charles Restaurant location. Police Chief Bob Grandpre commented that the Police Department supports the request. Being on one else present to comment, Mayor Gill closed the meeting. Commissioner Goodman moved and Commissioner Harding seconded to approve the On-Sale Liquor License Transfer from JCR LLC dba St. Charles Restaurant and Lounge to Biltmore Capital LTD III dba The St. Charles. Unanimous approval.

Lindsey Riter-Rapp, City Attorney, presented a request to give first reading to an ordinance relating to general penalties and continuing violations of City Ordinances and set a hearing for April 24^th at 5:45pm. Lindsey explained that other ordinances were reviewed and have similar language that address penalties for violation of the ordinance. This general provision would apply to any ordinance that doesn’t have a specific penalty identified for violation. Commissioner Huizenga gave first reading to AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 1-3-101 OF ORDINANCE NO 1265 OF THE CITY OF PIERRE, HUGHES COUNTY, SD, RELATING TO GENERAL PENATLY AND CONTINUING VIOLATIONS and set a hearing for 5:45pm April 24^th.

Tom Farnsworth, Park & Recreation Director, presented information on upcoming events to celebrate Earth Day.

Lois Reis, Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, presented an update on the activities for the first quarter of 2012.

Jim Protexer, Pierre Economic Development Corporation, presented an update on the activities for the first quarter of 2012.

Twila Hight, Finance Officer, presented Ordinance #1693 a Supplement to the 2012 Budget. Twila explained that this is a result of the carryover process, which consists of items that were budgeted in 2011 and were contracted or obligated by year-end but were not completed before the authority expired on December 31^st. One item was an addition to the 2012 Budget, not originally included in the 2011 Budget. Airport Improvement Funding is available to purchase 2 pieces of equipment with only 2% city funds needed. One change was made from last week’s presentation. The RTP Grant for the Arboretum Maintenance was for $10,000 and the 2012 Park budget has $3,500. These amounts were updated from last week’s $3,500 expense and revenue to $6,500 expense and $10,000 revenue. The total authority requested is $1,237,450 with $443,450 needed from unobligated reserves. Commissioner Harding moved and Commissioner Goodman seconded to approve second reading and adoption of Ordinance #1693 AN ORDINANCE ENTTITLED AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE SUPPLEMENTAL TO ORDINANCE NO 1689, THE 2012 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE, TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR NECESSARY FUNCTIONS OF GOVERNMENT FOR WHICH NO APPROPRIATIONS OR INSUFFICIENT APPROPRIATIONS WERE PROVIDED. Unanimous approval.

Mayor Gill explained that the negotiations with the Civilian and Police Units have reached an agreement both parties are in process of finalizing contract language. The final contract will come to the Commission for approval.

Commissioner Mehlhaff moved and Commissioner Goodman seconded to adjourn. 7:10pm Unanimous approval.

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Twila Hight

Finance Officer

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