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2025 08 18 Council Meeting Agenda

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AGENDA FOR THE CITY COUNCIL
City of Rapid City, South Dakota
6:30 P.M., August 18, 2025

ROLL CALL AND DETERMINATION OF QUORUM

INVOCATION (You are welcome to participate, but not required)

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

PRESENTATION
1. Black Hills Works by Brad Saathoff, CEO

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT (3-minute time limit per speaker)

A time for the members of the public to discuss or express concerns to the Council on any issue not on the agenda. Action will not be taken at the meeting on any issue not on the agenda, except by placement on the agenda by unanimous vote of the Council members present.

NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS -- Items 2 – 25
          Open Public Comment – Items 2 – 20
                 Close Public Comment

CONSENT ITEMS – Items 2 – 20

        Remove Items from the “Consent Items” and Vote on Remaining Consent Items

Approve Minutes
2. Approve Minutes for the  pdf August 4, 2025 Regular Council meeting.
3. Approve Minutes for the  pdf July 28, 2025 Special City Council Meeting

Public Works Committee Consent Items
4. PW081225-01: Acknowledge Correction to the Funding Source to the Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for the Miscellaneous Improvements Projects General Civil Projects. Project No. 2753.2/CIP No. 51292.2.
5. PW081225-02: Approve Change Order Change Order 1F for Long View Road Full Depth Reclamation With AllStates Pavement Recycling & Stabilization Project No. 2825/CIP No. 50549.24l For An Increase Of $33,390.50.
6. PW081225-03: Approve Change Order Change Order 1F For Street Rehab - Nicklaus Drive And Stockade Drive With Dakota Asphalt, LLC Project No. 2826/CIP No. 50549.24K For An Increase Of $7.50.
7. PW081225-04: Approve Change Order 1F For Street Rehabilitation - 2025 Street Patching - St Joseph Street (SDSM&T), 44th St Area, Kingswood-Pine Hills Area With Simon Contractors Of SD, Inc. Project No. 2839/CIP No. 50549.25A For A Decrease Of $5,837.55.
8. PW081225-05: Authorize Staff To Advertise Bids For 2025 ADA Improvements - Multiple Sites Project No. 2816/CIP No. 50761.24 For An Estimated Cost Of $280,000.00
9. PW081225-06: Authorize Staff To Advertise Bids For 2025 Sanitary Sewer Televising Project No. 2856/CIP No.5130.25 For An Estimated Cost Of $640,000.00
10. PW081225-07: Authorize Staff To Purchase Residential Garbage Recycling Containers From Rehrig Pacific Company. Pricing From Omnia, Contract# 00254 In The Amount Of $120,819.74 For Solid Waste Collections.
11. PW081225-08: Authorize Staff To Purchase Posi-Shell, An Alternative Daily Cover From LSC Environmental, LLC In The Amount Of $36,521.00 For The Solid Waste Division. This Is A Sole Source Purchase.
12. PW081225-09: Authorize Staff To Set A Date For Public Hearing As Required For Submission Of A State Revolving Fund Application For Well 13 And Well 14 Projects.
13. PW081225-11: Approve Resolution No. 2025-103, A Resolution Segregating the Surcharge for Improvements to the City of Rapid City Water System, for Payment of a Revenue Borrower Bond
14. PW081225-10: Approve Resolution No. 2025-102, A Resolution Relating to the Improvement of the Municipal Drinking Water System; Authorizing and directing the Issuance and Sale of a Revenue Bond
15. PW081225-12: Authorize Mayor and Finance Director to Sign Memorandum of Understanding for Renewable Natural Gas Project Evaluation
16. PW081225-13: Authorize Mayor and Finance Director to Confidentiality and Nondisclosure Agreement (CNDA) between the City Of Rapid City and Black Hills Energy Renewable Resources, LLC

Legal & Finance Committee Consent Items
17. LF081325-02: Approve Resolution 2025-088, a Resolution Declaring Property Surplus
18. LF081325-03: Approve Resolution No. 2025-089, a Resolution Levying Assessment for Abatement of Nuisances
19. LF081325-01: Approve to Request and Accept Funding from the South Dakota Department of Labor New Apprentice Incentive

CIP Committee Consent Items (NONE)
Community Planning & Development Services Department Consent Items
20. LF081325-04: Approve Amendment No. 1 for Professional Services Agreement between the City of Rapid City and Logan Simpson Design Inc. for a No Cost Time Extension for the Completion of the 2025 Rapid City Comprehensive Plan

Bid Award Consent Items (NONE)

END OF CONSENT ITEMS

NON-CONSENT ITEMS – Items 21 – 25
        Open Public Comment – Items 21 – 25
                Close Public Comment

Ordinances
21. LF081325-05: First Reading, Ordinance No. 6685, An Ordinance Amending the Rapid City Municipal Code to Prohibit the Purchase, Sale, or Offering for Sale of Tianeptine and Related Products by Adding Chapter 8.54 to the Rapid City Municipal Code.
Recommendation: Approve

Public Works Committee Items
22. PW071525-13: Request By Advanced Design Engineering & Surveying On Behalf Of Paradigm Construction, LLC, For A Request To Waive The Requirement To Install Sidewalk Corner Ramps At The Portrush/Melbourne Intersection As Required Per 16.16.050 Of The Rapid City Municipal Code.
Recommendation: Originally continued to 8/4/25 Council Meeting per Applicant’s Request. This continued item was left off the August 4, 2025 City Council agenda, so it is being heard tonight. Staff recommends that this item be approved.
23. PW071525-14: Request By Advanced Design Engineering & Surveying On Behalf Of Paradigm Construction, LLC, For A Variance To Waive The Requirement To Install Sidewalk Along Muirfield Drive As Required Per 12.08.060 Or The Rapid City Municipal Code.
Recommendation: Originally continued to 8/4/25 Council Meeting per Applicant’s Request. This continued item was left off the August 4, 2025 City Council agenda, so it is being heard tonight. Staff recommends acknowledgement that the applicant has withdrawn the Exception request.

Legal & Finance Committee Items (NONE)
Community Planning & Development Services Department Items (NONE)
CIP Committee Items (NONE)
Other Board, Commission & Committee Items (NONE)
Bids (NONE)Alcoholic Beverage License Applications (NONE)
           
 Reissuance
           Special Event
Mayor’s Items (NONE)
Council Items & Liaison Reports (NONE)
           
Reconsideration Notices
           Motion for Delivery of Items from Committee

Staff Items
24. CC081825-04.1: Resolution No. 2025-104 A Resolution of Intent to Enter into a Lease Agreement with Colorado Energy Recyclers, LLC Pursuant to SDCL 9-12-5.2.
Recommendation: Staff recommends that this item be approved.
25. CC081825-04.2: Authorize the emergency procurement of a light duty single axel Sanitation Truck.
Recommendation: Staff recommends that this item be approved.

Appeals (NONE)
Planning Commission Appeals
License Appeals
Sign Code Appeals
Other Appeals Heard by the Council

PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – Items 26 – 35
        Open Public Hearing (Comment)- Items 26 –35
        [Public Hearing Remains Open]
        Close Public Hearing - Items 26 – 235


CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – Item 26 – 29
        Remove Items from the “Consent Public Hearing Items” and Vote on Remaining Consent Items

Community Planning & Development Services Department Items (NONE)
Alcohol Licenses
26. Mambo Events & Adventures, LLC DBA Mambo Events & Adventures, 811 Disk Drive, Suite 9, for a New Retail (on-off sale) Malt Beverage & SD Farm Wine License and a New Retail (on-off sale) Wine and Cider License.
27. Naja Shrine Temple, for a SPECIAL EVENT (on-sale) Liquor License for an event scheduled for September 13, 2025 at Rapid City Shrine Temple, 4091 Sturgis Road;
28. Western Dakota Tech Foundation, for a SPECIAL EVENT (on-sale) Malt Beverage License and Wine License; and (off-sale) Package Wine License for an event scheduled for October 30, 2025 at Western Dakota Technical College Event Center; 800 Mickelson Drive;
29. Rapid City Fine Arts Council Inc. for a SPECIAL EVENT (on-sale) Dealer License for an event scheduled for November 7, 2025 at Dahl Arts Center, 713 7th Street

Assessment Rolls (NONE)
Other Items Requiring Public Hearings (NONE)

END OF CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR

NON-CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – Items 30 – 35
30. No. 25RZ015 – Second Reading, Ordinance 6677, An Ordinance Amending Section 17.06 of the Rapid City Municipal Code, a request by Renner Associates, LLC for Martinez Development LLC for a Rezoning request from Medium Density Residential District to Light Industrial District for property generally described as being located at 865 N. Valley Drive.
Recommendation: Approve
31. No. 25RZ016 – Second Reading, Ordinance 6678, An Ordinance Amending Section 17.06 of the Rapid City Municipal Code, a request by Renner Associates, LLC for Martinez Development LLC for a Rezoning request from Medium Density Residential District to General Commercial District for property generally described as being located at 865 N. Valley Drive
Recommendation: Approve
32. PW081225-14: Authorize Mayor And Finance Director To Sign Amendment No. 1 To Memorandum Of Understanding For Alternate Fuel Landfill Diversion Program Evaluation, Project Number 2803 / CIP 51424
Recommendation: Approve 3-0 Request by Staff to CONTINUE to the 9/2/25 Council Meeting
33. PW081225-15: Resolution No. 2025-094 - A Resolution To Enter Into A Lease Agreement With Colorado Energy Recyclers, LLC
Recommendation: Send to Council without recommendation. Request by Staff to CONTINUE to the 9/2/25 Council Meeting
34. 25CA001 - Resolution No. 2025-086, Resolution Amendment To The Comprehensive Plan To Revise The Major Street Plan By Adding A Proposed Collector Street. (Continue to the September 2, 2025 City Council meeting per applicant’s request)
Recommendation: CONTINUE TO 9/2/25 Council Meeting per Applicant’s Request
35. CC081825-04.3 Hold a Public Hearing regarding the proposed 2nd Hotel Business Improvement District (BID) and direct staff to prepare an ordinance to implement the 2nd Hotel BID
Recommendation: Staff recommends holding the public hearing and directing the staff to prepare an ordinance to establish the 2nd Hotel BID.

BILLS
36A. Bill List for Main Street Square and/or Visit Rapid City totaling $109,113.11
36B. No. CC081825-01 Bill List for August 18, 2025 without Visit Rapid City is $12,256,682.28

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