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At the public hearing, Bailey Dean spoke on behalf of Elle Nepal (406 E. Main Street) to request an on-sale malt beverage license, saying the option would “enhance the dining experience,” create positive competition and benefit the community’s dining offerings. City staff reported that licensing applications and police compliance reports had been received and that no management plans were required for any applicant because there were no compliance-related convictions requiring a plan since the last renewal period.

Council discussion and public-safety concerns
Council members raised concerns about repeated fights and other incidents reported at a downtown establishment referred to in the transcript as Charcoal Lounge. Chief Brady (Vermillion Police Department) described recurring complaints about underage consumption facilitated by advanced out-of-state fake IDs that are hard to detect with regular scanners. He said officers have repeatedly contacted the lounge owner and that the owner has cooperated, but staff recommended a meeting to review complaint patterns collectively rather than immediate license suspension. The chief said individuals using fake IDs are arrested and charged (class 1 misdemeanor) and that subsequent prosecution and sentencing are matters for the state’s attorney and courts; diversion programs may be available.

Outcome
Council moved to approve the license renewals for the businesses listed in the notice of hearing; the motion passed (moved by Councilor Holland and seconded by Councilor Halligan per the meeting record). No management plans were required for renewals, and the council directed staff to meet with the Charcoal Lounge owner to review recurring complaints and discuss deterrence options. The council did not take action to suspend or revoke any license at this meeting.

Ending: The council approved routine license renewals and advanced a staff-led meeting with the lounge owner to address downtown safety concerns; enforcement beyond city discussion would rely on state-level licensing decisions and prosecution.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025-05-05 City Council","oneSentenceSummary","The council voted to renew on- and off-sale malt beverage and South Dakota farm wine licenses for listed establishments, heard a request from Elle Nepal to add an on-sale malt-beverage license, and discussed repeated incidents tied to a downtown establishment (Charcoal Lounge) and fake ID problems that complicate enforcement.","taxTitle","Vermillion , Clay County, South Dakota","taxId",55677,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6570392,"Council advances utility-resale code changes and authorizes resale for Midwest Mobile Home Park",0,2913000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3194698-93844396c91cf7e4c7e6d308a4acfd3f&start=2913&end=2913","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3194698-93844396c91cf7e4c7e6d308a4acfd3f/thumbnail_2913000.jpg","/articles/6570392/Vermillion/Clay-County/South-Dakota/Council-advances-utility-resale-code-changes-and-authorizes-resale-for-Midwest-Mobile-Home-Park","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6570392-c8463072ad7897aef79c6270883f0400/orig.mp4?Expires=1771173245&Signature=KnWcS1ZpUZps5kYjNw1t3Lphpd48qeu5dVm9PBAlroSPAvzLiDXt0II05QIQoByvAKaJ2wy0oAIONRFzhWzeRZRsTBkgJXvEAczn0FPIkc8URiT7W4VTQUG3rNi-t4n6nbXPeSUyctdxSw5zK9-ogd4oDUKJf2kLx9yxBn8imK-iwW8iV9yK9O7MIshU3FmBDsjZPGIkFHQRyMCyWcQpkISP3aDvcS5tH5VlxrDB8PKv6ZjulR1hYh9yZrfUGvnQmyJCVnrAS6eyLzu7Rg3UunIGxg4hMpwU1MwECsOBq5ZV2ha4NcqirASxoWMZJIxOo5ZsqivyoBvpC6pmRoLwZg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Vermillion City Council advanced two ordinances and approved an authorization related to resale of utility services on May 5, 2025.

The council advanced Ordinance 15-30 (to be placed in Chapter 50 with explicit language covering all utilities and requiring meter installation for any resale authorization) and Ordinance 15-31 (an amendment to Chapter 51-21 to align electricity code language with Ordinance 15-30). Staff said these changes are intended to prevent ratio-based resale systems and to ensure individual users are not overcharged; the staff presentation referenced recent amendments to South Dakota Codified Law 49-34-14 (2024) that removed water from a previously enumerated list of services prohibited from overcharging, prompting the city to adopt stronger local protections.

Separately, the council authorized Midwest Mobile Home Park LLC to resell water and sewer services to tenants, with staff noting the proposed structure: a $7 flat fee for water plus metered usage at the city's rates and a sewer charge calculated at $51.12 per lot until individual sewer rates can be established next April. Staff emphasized there is no city revenue impact and past councils have allowed similar arrangements; the authorization has no set time limit but requires the park owner to submit any future rate changes to the city for review.

Why it matters: The ordinance changes seek to prevent overcharges and require meters to protect tenants. The Midwest Mobile Home Park authorization changes the billing approach for that park from a bundled/rationed model to metered resale, which will increase bills for some residents and reduce them for others depending on actual usage.

Council comments and process notes: Council members asked whether the city could require expensive ID/casino-grade scanners for bars earlier in the meeting (a separate topic) and similarly questioned whether the city can feasibly require costly equipment from private resellers; staff said cost and state law could limit requirements and emphasized the city’s ability to review rate changes when submitted.

Ending: Staff recommended advancing the ordinances to a second reading and reported that the mobile home park authorization will be ongoing and subject to city review when rates change.","The council advanced two ordinance updates to tighten resale-of-utility-services rules (including a meter requirement) and authorized Midwest Mobile Home Park LLC to resell water and sewer to tenants at rates not to exceed city rates, with specified interim charges.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6570397,"Council adopts TIF No. 11 project plan, authorizes developer agreements for Stencil Group multifamily project",151,1283000,1434000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3194698-93844396c91cf7e4c7e6d308a4acfd3f&start=1283&end=1434","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3194698-93844396c91cf7e4c7e6d308a4acfd3f/thumbnail_1283000.jpg","/articles/6570397/Vermillion/Clay-County/South-Dakota/Council-adopts-TIF-No-11-project-plan-authorizes-developer-agreements-for-Stencil-Group-multifamily-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6570397-d1a4eabea3273262fedb76d5fc115bb7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771173245&Signature=haUODBzRvQp4QAgoXsU2CV-~G1c8r4s5832JBzH~BxYvPCYjj~KG0N3pmclYaRes97ySp7bJdxPaRIcgXqU6rQbWQGtqMrDfx3cxk8NvucPL9dVHJj9ST5FOVdEVrl8wudmEzmgEA40Gwsq6jcurcFS3U9IeS1sCGYvhAJFG1Z1jO06qEbmcqvZOJIC1s8w3MiSEdFAnsHQbi6rkIUF3UjSHTwRRW~wFx5utaLQI0W0R1zUrkGgRri-l-SIAgxvPbiqidV-pE3dgUfRvxviimMZahBWqDXiWd3k89kgCHWYdSWwdOwuBrVWiWXNnzrqQZyBkbxpmiAf5AtoyIltIXA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Vermillion City Council on May 5 voted to adopt the project plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 11 and authorized related developer agreements with Stencil Group (NJS Development) to support a multi-phase apartment development on the south side of Roosevelt Street.

The council heard from city staff that the base assessed value for the identified block is $23,953, that the developer is requesting $6,000,000 of TIF-eligible assistance for site and infrastructure work, and that the total project is forecast at about $23,000,000 with roughly $17,000,000 of non-eligible costs as described in the project plan. Staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval.

Nut graf: Adoption of the project plan and execution of the developer agreements clears key legal and financing steps for the project: tax increment revenues generated by increased assessed value on the property will be used to reimburse eligible infrastructure work, and the developer will either complete required public improvements up front or enter a binding agreement guaranteeing their completion.

What the council approved and why it matters
- TIF District No. 11 project plan (adopted): staff described infrastructure work including extension/completion of Roosevelt Street, curb and gutter, drainage and water and sanitary sewer connections; the first phase (east phase) would begin in 2025 and include approximately 118 units (mix of studio, 1- and 2-bedroom apartments). The increment would reimburse eligible costs for up to 20 years as set by the plan.
- Developer’s agreement with Stencil/NJS Development (authorized for mayor signature): requires the developer to complete frontage infrastructure or enter a binding guarantee, to not remonstrate against assessments, and to provide required insurance, payment and performance bonds and lien waivers before final payment or acceptance.
- Agreement permitting a private entity to construct public infrastructure under city oversight (authorized): the city will pay for oversized items as specified and will require documentation, lien waivers, a one-year guarantee period and performance bonds consistent with city standards.

Council discussion and conditions
City staff and the developer’s representative (Toby Morris, Colliers) answered council questions about timing and unit counts; Morris estimated the full project would yield between 220 and 230 units depending on final design. Council members asked about assurances that the infrastructure will be accepted by the city; staff and the agreement language require bonds, insurance and lien waivers and provide for city review prior to final acceptance.

Implementation notes
Staff recommended authorization of the mayor’s signature on the agreements; subsequent steps include execution of developer-provided bonds and insurance, the developer’s submittal of final construction plans, and coordination with SDHDA loan processes (if awarded) and permitting. The TIF plan anticipates the first phase beginning this year.

Ending: The council’s action enables contracted steps for the multi-phase project to proceed; final construction and reimbursement remain contingent on developer performance, grant/loan approvals and completion of required documentation.","The council approved the TIF No. 11 project plan and related developer agreements to support construction of an estimated 220–230 rental units in a phased multifamily project on the south side of Roosevelt Street; staff said the first phase (about 118 units) would begin this year.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6570402,"Votes at a glance: Vermillion City Council, May 5, 2025",273,1193000,1466000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3194698-93844396c91cf7e4c7e6d308a4acfd3f&start=1193&end=1466","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3194698-93844396c91cf7e4c7e6d308a4acfd3f/thumbnail_1193000.jpg","/articles/6570402/Vermillion/Clay-County/South-Dakota/Votes-at-a-glance-Vermillion-City-Council-May-5-2025","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6570402-b7547a133dd081c9451be1d10d4e5421/orig.mp4?Expires=1771173245&Signature=dYuV99gl9-ESOy4bCsRPBeI623pY8~QwX928w2~l6XYJSFJQi6VWYFeovz~Q~Imdg9bLBaGnIwWYuBzMKhn29bZMjjEaK~Dlt0moSriWJbjj6Gn0EdQPEG5qSbFUdv1Im2ZMljf1boJ7Rp6ukgkVwGS58kc4wDstjcU5fEYRxpBvD5Eag-2pFOofwnq-DPKGZUKaWFpV0aKnNLtiF64kvEd1wkZ1mq7hQLkKpGfaTHcb~trMArTBt25POaFEsBTU-RsmoQb-PA3y9rwoWf1VzMDoG~LyeaAnnoGL7uzzFoYju2kjH7RBgjYvdTbep9zJyae1C8RGrtSR-Uz9qIEcqg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Vermillion City Council met on May 5, 2025, and approved multiple ordinance readings, resolutions, agreements and routine items affecting development, utilities and public events in the city.

Why it matters: The package of votes advances a multi-phase apartment project (TIF District No. 11), clarifies resale rules for utilities, authorizes developer agreements that allow private construction of public infrastructure, and approves public-event closures and routine appointments. Several items create contractual or regulatory steps that affect future permitting, infrastructure financing and city-maintained utilities.

Key actions (motion text paraphrased where motion language in the record was brief):
- Ordinance 15-29 (rezoning Lot 3, Block 2, Robe Addition / 2532 East Main Street) — Motion to approve second reading: outcome: approved (roll call recorded in transcript as “9 yeas, 0 nays”).
- Resolution to adopt TIF District No. 11 project plan — Motion to approve: outcome: approved.
- Resolution supporting Stencil Group loan application to the South Dakota Housing Development Authority (Housing Infrastructure Financing Program) — Motion to approve: outcome: approved (motion recorded; resolution does not obligate the city financially).
- Developer’s agreement with Stencil / NJS Development for required infrastructure (Roseville Street extension, water and sewer) — Motion to authorize Mayor to sign: outcome: approved.
- Agreement allowing private completion of public infrastructure by developer (policy/procedural agreement with assurances, bonds, lien waivers, insurance) — Motion to authorize Mayor to sign: outcome: approved.
- Transfer/purchase of Clay Rural Water service rights for 2532 East Main Street (Lot 3, Block 2) — Motion to approve agreement and $2,400 one-time purchase fee: outcome: approved.
- Ordinance 15-30 (amend resale-of-utility-services language; first reading/advance to second reading) — Motion to advance to second reading: outcome: advanced.
- Ordinance 15-31 (amend electricity chapter 51-21 to align with 15-30) — Motion to advance to second reading: outcome: advanced.
- Resolution/authorization allowing Midwest Mobile Home Park LLC to resell water and sewer at rates not to exceed city rates (with a $7 flat fee proposal; sewer $51.12 per lot until individual rates set) — Motion to approve: outcome: approved.
- Agreement renewing cooperative law-enforcement authority with University of South Dakota Police Department (extended from 3 to 5 years, removed obsolete payment language, clarified training cooperation) — Motion to approve: outcome: approved.
- Appointments: Vermillion Human Relations Commission (Mohammed Mohammed, Casey Tubbs, Ryan Church) — Motion to appoint: outcome: approved.
- Library Board reappointments (Wayne Behringer and Jacqueline Wilbur) — Motion to reappoint: outcome: approved.
- Road closures for USD move-in day (Rose Street and North Plum Street on Aug. 22, 2025, with indemnification/hold-harmless language) — Motion to approve temporary closures: outcome: approved.
- Dakota Days parade street closure (Main Street and High Street, Oct. 4, 2025, 7:30 a.m.–noon) — Motion to approve: outcome: approved.
- Final plat (MARV addition, 37.1 acres at NE corner of Princeton Ave and SD Highway 50) — Motion to approve final plat: outcome: approved.
- Low-bid awards: Fuel quotes (low bids by New Century FS, Southeast Farmers Coop, Gerry's Service, etc.) — Motion to accept low bids: outcome: approved.
- Airport parallel taxiway reconstruction bid: low bidder ASCO disqualified for insufficient DBE good-faith documentation; award recommended to Soakup Construction (Sioux Falls) at $1,292,292.50 contingent on final review and FAA grant funding — Motion to accept contingent award: outcome: approved.
- Invoices/payable (regular bills) — Motion to pay bills: outcome: approved.

What the record shows and limits: Where the transcript records a roll-call tally, that tally is included above (ordinance 15-29: 9–0). For many motions the record shows only the mover and seconder and the vocal “aye/nay” result; specific individual roll-call tallies are not specified in the transcript and are not reported here. No item in this summary implies financial obligation by the city beyond what the council recorded (for example, the SDHDA loan support resolution does not commit the city to loan repayment). Additional detail on any single vote is available in the meeting minutes and agenda packet.

Next steps/implementation notes: Several approvals (TIF project plan, developer agreements, transfer of service rights, taxiway construction) include additional administrative or conditional steps noted during the meeting (developer-provided bonds/insurance/lien waivers, FAA grant acceptance, state agency approvals and final design reviews).","The Vermillion City Council approved a range of routine and development items on May 5, 2025, including rezoning at 2532 East Main Street, adoption of the TIF No. 11 project plan and related agreements, several utility and street-authority items, board appointments, and bid awards.","actionData","errors"]

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Council renews malt-beverage licenses; public speaker seeks license for Elle Nepal as council discusses downtown bar incidents

Council advances utility-resale code changes and authorizes resale for Midwest Mobile Home Park

Council adopts TIF No. 11 project plan, authorizes developer agreements for Stencil Group multifamily project

Votes at a glance: Vermillion City Council, May 5, 2025