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Key votes and outcomes:
- Consent agenda (multiple items): Approved 8–0.
- Regular agenda approval (as amended): Approved 8–0.
- Liquor-license transfers and special-event malt/wine permits (items 24–28): Approved 8–0.
- Second reading and passage — parking fees ordinance (amend chapter 41 to allow transaction fees for text-to-park): Approved 8–0. Sean Pritchett, director of finance, said the change will initially roll out in the May timeframe and will not remove existing meters; coin and meter options remain.
- Supplemental appropriations (item 31): Approved 8–0. The packet included multiple appropriations: roughly $2.5 million for McKinnon Park pool donation; $65,000 for a vehicle lift for transit; $66,000 for police training/investigative equipment funded by a JAG grant; $315,000 for movable vehicle barriers for crowd events; and $70,000 included for the fence adjacent to Bishop Dudley Hospitality House. Director Pritchett noted the fence appropriation could be withdrawn if the council requested it.
- Capital program amendment (item 36) for stadium equipment and security cameras: Approved 8–0.
- Write-off of uncollectible delinquent accounts (item 35): Approved 8–0.
- Rezoning and map amendments set for second reading or joint meeting: Multiple first readings advanced by unanimous vote, including a heavy-industrial rezoning (item 32) set for second reading March 4; a conservation-district rezoning for a city-owned stormwater area (item 33) set for second reading March 4; and a Minnehaha County joint rezoning (item 34) set for the joint city-county meeting Feb. 25. Each advanced 8–0.

A small number of items were pulled from consent for public discussion and separate votes: the housing navigation hub contract and the increase to Children's Home Shelter funding (see separate article). The most contentious item—an ordinance to lease the lot adjacent to Bishop Dudley Hospitality House and allow city construction of a fence—was deferred to March 4 after extended public comment and council discussion; the related appropriation containing the fence money was approved as part of the supplemental appropriation.

Motions and procedural notes: motions to approve the consent agenda and regular agenda passed unanimously; motions to advance first-read zoning items to second readings passed unanimously; the motion to defer the Bishop Dudley lease (item 29) to March 4 passed unanimously.

The meeting closed after a public-input period on other topics.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting 02/18/2025 Sioux Falls","oneSentenceSummary","The council approved the consent agenda and multiple routine items, passed a parking-fees ordinance and supplemental appropriations, and advanced several zoning matters to later readings or joint meetings. The notable contested item—the Bishop Dudley lease—was deferred.","taxTitle","Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota","taxId",2746,"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},6292058,"Council defers lease and $70,000 fence decision for Bishop Dudley lot after extensive public comment",3964,922000,4886000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2528162-80d8c03422539ddaa9ba338c1ca27b68&start=922&end=4886","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2528162-80d8c03422539ddaa9ba338c1ca27b68/thumbnail_922000.jpg","/articles/6292058/Sioux-Falls/Minnehaha-County/South-Dakota/Council-defers-lease-and-70000-fence-decision-for-Bishop-Dudley-lot-after-extensive-public-comment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6292058-602fd9065223afe3361b628b2b481a18/orig.mp4?Expires=1771203120&Signature=X80inMMAPRVxqEbh0dH-5tD2AEWYqY4nX9cyOfz76hwoW4b33oZDiavAJADuqVTVftY1oJcEHkbwEtHIwsp6GRyg5fGqABTWfNaubThetfgUi7Iotwi4okl4yLj~1Zr2v~IFri1IQPWrSHAArbPChNyWhkjIdsA1oJz5Zrtr-DwSBe9IpP7bPw~MNqGnY9j~DklR1T5CpJxSl0r8JxVMsrI9AnQqvQ2MDJZyNEXlt6tSK792qoMkVYgvqIMau~H7hR0oWTZVa-0LdZWD4lU9n8UbCX5lprWE~oDvNKk3MY2HnUsT5uPm~hlUh6mfvbbQ3uilLVA5OB5zN4ndM7FWwg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sioux Falls City Council on Feb. 18 deferred a proposed ordinance that would authorize a five-year lease between the city and St. Joseph Catholic Housing for a vacant lot adjacent to Bishop Dudley Hospitality House and discussed a proposed $70,000 fence to deter congregating and improve security.

The second-reading ordinance would have authorized the mayor to enter a lease with St. Joseph Catholic Housing and allow the city to construct a six-foot fence around the lot; the diocese also provided the city a first option to buy the property if the Diocese later chose to relocate the hospitality house. After more than an hour of public testimony and extended council discussion, Councilor Thomason moved to defer the second reading to the March 4 City Council meeting; the motion passed 8–0.

Police Chief Toome told the council the vacant lot \"has been a challenge and source of frustration\" and said it generates high service volume: \"Last year, over 1,800 police calls for service in that immediate vicinity. 2,700 plus calls when you include fire and EMS in that vicinity.\" He described the fence as one part of a \"holistic approach\" and said, \"We do not expect this to solve the issues that are happening in the area.\" Chief Toome and others emphasized the city is pursuing street teams, shelter services and other collaborative measures alongside any physical changes.

Thad Pels, chancellor for the Catholic Diocese and secretary for St. Joseph Catholic Housing, said the diocese purchased the lot in 2018 and kept it for future options, including potential expansion of Bishop Dudley House. He said the diocese's discussions of the lot included green-space ideas and other uses, but \"the best solution that we could come up with at this point was to put a fence.\"

Members of the public gave varied testimony. Supporters of the fence argued it would improve safety for Bishop Dudley staff and guests and reduce calls for service; Janine Michelove, CEO of a nonprofit serving people experiencing homelessness, said the fence \"is not about criminalizing homelessness or ignoring those in need. It's about creating a safer, more secure environment for everyone.\" Several health-care volunteers and shelter volunteers urged investment in Housing First solutions and more long-term shelter beds; physician Bob Santel encouraged the council to study Denver's Housing First program and said more long-term housing supports could be more cost-effective than a fence.

Other speakers opposed the fence as displacement rather than a solution. Lex Linton, a volunteer who works with people sleeping outside, said, \"fences and walls do not build relationships or assist the unhoused individuals who are in need.\" Neighborhood residents raised concerns that a fence would push problems deeper into residential areas and asked for more neighborhood engagement before a final decision.

The meeting record shows robust council discussion after public input. Several council members said a short deferral would allow staff, police and service providers to meet with neighborhood residents and elaborate a plan. Council members specifically asked for a neighborhood meeting, briefings from the police department on enforcement strategy, and participation from the city's homeless services coordinator ahead of the March 4 vote.

The council did not approve the lease ordinance on Feb. 18. Separately, the council approved a supplemental appropriation that included $70,000 for the fence; Director of Finance Sean Pritchett told the council it would be possible to remove that appropriation if the council preferred, but the item remained in the supplemental appropriation passed earlier in the meeting. The supplemental appropriation passed 8–0.

Motion and votes: Motion to defer second reading of the lease ordinance to March 4 — Mover: Councilor Thomason; Second: Councilor Pacey; Vote: 8 yes, 0 no. Supplemental appropriation including $70,000 for fence — motion passed 8–0.

Council members directed staff to hold a neighborhood meeting and provide additional briefings and written information ahead of the rescheduled vote on March 4.

Votes at a glance: Ordinance (second reading) to lease lot adjacent to Bishop Dudley Hospitality House — deferred to March 4 (motion passed 8–0). Supplemental appropriation that included $70,000 for fence — approved 8–0.","Councilors heard hours of public testimony and police and diocese statements about problems adjacent to Bishop Dudley Hospitality House before voting to defer the ordinance authorizing a lease and fence. The supplemental appropriation that included $70,000 for the fence passed; the lease ordinance was deferred to March 4.",{"_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},6292063,"Council approves funds for housing navigation hub, boosts emergency shelter services",446,365000,811000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2528162-80d8c03422539ddaa9ba338c1ca27b68&start=365&end=811","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2528162-80d8c03422539ddaa9ba338c1ca27b68/thumbnail_365000.jpg","/articles/6292063/Sioux-Falls/Minnehaha-County/South-Dakota/Council-approves-funds-for-housing-navigation-hub-boosts-emergency-shelter-services","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6292063-06ff0420b5469599c0d0c3f033cbc29e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771203120&Signature=XCVM4VRDHu92nzu4cqNY6kJFwIFR1~icWNYyYgQRNcp2L9mGO6ueaGKw9Dk3hKSYtFnToT1AoJmbH2v47fdfiauTez1MQqfwyf12m~rYnvyJs4M1vYkx3-9hZmoYHLwVF~ySmvKNdgUF4rgHwKZYkfuuWweEFf6vwONx~NvPG4Rya6LMc8YelAiXc~rrS0NE0-UXyQom8lCexXOvcQs5VzfXMt9MqM35HnLA6c-QVgkwi2rsEdsgIDZoP~enaS6MB9mDqEJtJ8Az70f8JAzwvg~zFu-VTn2TKnqhYqugI1APeLE7~0o44~Ir~f7XuiVftzso0WiCvMhxjSUCDF79~Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sioux Falls City Council on Feb. 18 approved two items pulled from the consent agenda: a contract to develop an affordable-housing navigation hub and an increased emergency shelter services agreement for families.

The council approved a $118,080 contract with OmniTech Incorporated to develop a centralized housing navigation hub and a $420,000 emergency shelter services contract with Children's Home Shelter for Family Safety. Councilor McCorris pulled the items to highlight how they connect to ongoing community work around homelessness and housing access.

Councilor McCorris said the navigation hub is meant to \"provide simplified entry into housing\" for people who face eviction records, income instability or other barriers and that \"this contract tonight will really get that work started.\" The hub is intended as a tool for case managers and housing navigators to coordinate care and support a \"housing first\" approach discussed by council members and speakers.

Councilor Sigetty recused herself from the vote on the shelter contract, saying, \"My husband works at the shelter.\" With Sigetty recused, the remaining council members voted to approve both items; the roll-call recorded yes votes by Council Members McCuris, Sale, Spellberg, Thomason, Maranko, Basie and Cole. The motion was made by Councilor McCorris and seconded by Councilor Cole; the outcome was recorded as passed, 7 to 0 (one recusal).

During public input, a speaker identified in the record as a resident criticized the Children's Home Shelter and urged the council not to partner with the organization; that speaker's remarks included allegations unrelated to the contract terms. The council did not amend the contract after public comment.

The items are intended to support the city's broader homelessness response: the hub aims to streamline referrals and move people from transitional shelters into longer-term housing, while the increased shelter funding supports family safety and transitional services. The contract and shelter agreement do not, by themselves, create new housing units; they fund systems and services to help people access housing and supports.

The council took the vote during the consent-items segment after discussion; no subsequent amendments to the contracts were recorded.

Looking ahead, staff and partner agencies will implement the contract work and the shelter agreement; the council did not set an updated implementation timeline in the meeting record.

Votes at a glance: Motion to approve contract 240069 (OmniTech) and contract 253051 (Children's Home Shelter) — Mover: Councilor McCorris; Second: Councilor Cole; Vote: 7 yes, 0 no, 1 recused (Councilor Sigetty).","The Sioux Falls City Council approved a contract to develop a housing navigation hub and increased funding for emergency family shelter services. One councilor recused from the shelter vote; both items won approval from the remaining members.","actionData","errors"]

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Sioux Falls council acts on routine permits, fees and appropriations; several zoning items set for later readings

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Council approves funds for housing navigation hub, boosts emergency shelter services