Amber Kemnitz

The City Council meeting addressed various topics, including liquor reports, the hiring of a part-time liquor clerk, police department reports, and a Roberts County Dispatch contract. Discussions included employee reimbursements for CDLs, stray cats at the city shop, and the skating rink project timeline. Updates were provided on the water treatment plant project and building permits were approved. The council reviewed the November 2022 finance report and discussed legal action on code violations. A Housing Needs Study grant and funding for the Sisseton Area Chamber of Commerce were approved, along with a Memorandum of Understanding for funding an Executive Director position. A pay request for the Water Treatment Plant project was approved, and new garbage, water, and sewer rates were set, effective January 1, 2023. The council also addressed building code concerns with the Warming Shelter and approved the first readings of Ordinances 684 and 685, regarding employee salaries and wages and a supplemental appropriation, respectively. An executive session was held to discuss litigation.

The City Council meeting addressed various topics, including liquor reports, police department updates, and the hiring of a patrol officer and street equipment operator. A contract with the Watertown Police Department for NESD RIEM Program Server Access was approved. The water and sewer department provided updates on the Water Treatment Plant and the Lead Free SD Program, including a plan for a lead line survey. A zoning amendment (Ordinance 697) was discussed and approved after a public hearing. Quotes for the sanitation shop siding and a pay request for the Water Treatment Plant Project were approved. Public works employee MSHA training was authorized, along with a code enforcement agreement. Building permits were approved, and the January 2024 finance report was approved. Three months of free utilities were granted to a new business. A typographical error in the 2024 Salary Ordinance was corrected. A draft transient merchant ordinance was received for review. Discussions included dead animal removal, the demolition of the old Carnegie Library building, an EPA assessment, the ice skating rink, and the sale of SD wine at the municipal liquor store.

The City Council meeting addressed various topics, including liquor reports, the hiring of a part-time liquor store clerk, police and water/sewer department updates, and approval of payments for the Water Treatment Plant and Airport Fence Improvement Projects. The council approved travel for the Fire Chief, and resolutions regarding consolidation with Roberts County as a Board of Equalization and amendments to zoning ordinances. A public hearing was held for a liquor operating agreement transfer, and agreements were approved for the City Attorney and public defender. Ordinances were adopted regarding water and sewer line maintenance, excavation supervision, and the repeal of an ordinance on licensed plumbers. Discussions included 2024 utility rates and a zoning amendment for a property reclassification from residential to highway commercial, with plans for a new convenience store and car wash. Finally, the council discussed the demolition of tribal properties and street department overtime.

The City Council meeting addressed several key issues. A budget transfer of $60,000 to the Snow Removal Department and $5,000 to the Recreation Department was approved. The council also approved the second reading and adoption of Ordinance 684, establishing annual salary and wage levels, and Ordinance 685, a supplemental appropriation ordinance. A joint public hearing with the Planning & Zoning Commission was scheduled for January 3, 2023, to discuss Ordinance 686, an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance.

The City Council meeting addressed various topics, including liquor reports, hiring a part-time liquor store clerk, police department reports, and quotes for security camera replacements. Discussions included street department resignations, a public hearing for malt beverage and farm wine licenses, street repair and chip seal bids, water and sewer department reports, building permits, and a finance report. Other agenda items included surplus property, a request regarding dollar store restrictions, a proposal for a city flag design, and the introduction of Code Enforcement Specialists. The council also approved travel expenses for an elected officials workshop, wage adjustments and hiring for recreation employees, donations to baseball programs, purchase of fence guard material, a zoning board appointment, special event applications, a lease agreement renewal, and health board inspection follow-up. Finally, the council passed Ordinance 672 regarding medical cannabis establishment permits and licenses.