BROOKINGS – The Brookings City Council meeting Tuesday will start early with a work session at 4 p.m. and a regular session at 6 p.m. at the City & County Government Center.

The work session will cover the 2020 budget presentation and proposed policy changes.

“The 2020 City of Brookings Budget is presented to City Council and the public through a series of public discussions,” according to a memo by City Manager Paul Briseno attached to the agenda available on the city’s website. The proposed budget, Capital Improvement Plan and proposed policy changes are also attached. 

“Overall, the proposed 2020 budget is $55,044,497 and 3.5% more than 2019. The budget has evolved creating a more intuitive and transparent document for the council and the public. More importantly, measures are developed to secure a sustainable future while achieving the dreams of city council and community,” according to the memo.

“The budget process ends in September but takes five months to develop. Council discussion and public input shape the final document. The first work session is scheduled for July 23 and the second for Aug. 13. A third work session could be incorporated if desired. First reading of the budget ordinance is scheduled for Aug. 27, and the second reading scheduled for Sept. 10,” according to the memo.

First readings

Under first readings, the council will consider an amendment to a development plan regarding a lot in the Village Square. The property was occupied by Pizza Ranch until recently and the building was torn down. A new multi-tenant building is being proposed for the site, according to the attachment.

“The owners are proposing to construct a new 7,280-square-foot shopping plaza with either three or four tenant spaces. A landscaped patio area will serve as an amenity on the south side of the building and satisfy the foundation planting requirement. The uses will be consistent with those listed in the B-2 District,” according to the attachment.

On another topic, the council will consider an amendment to the ordinance about fences, walls and hedges.

“City staff is proposing an amendment to the fence regulations to treat double frontage residential lots located on collector streets the same as double frontage residential lots on arterial streets,” according to the attachment.

“Currently, Section 94-398 of the Zoning Ordinance allows double frontage lots to have a six foot fence in certain instances so long as they are located on an arterial street and placed four feet or more from the front property line,” according to a memo from Mike Struck, director of Community Development.

The memo included an excerpt from the proposed ordinance showing the instances in which a six-foot fence would be allowed along a collector street as it is for an arterial street.

There are two re-zoning items on the agenda. One is for a two-family dwelling at 1805 25th Ave., also known as Astleford Addition. The other is for a parcel of land on the intersection of the Highway 14 bypass and 25th Avenue to be re-zoned from a residence R-1A single-family district to a residence R-1B single-family district.

Contracts, change orders

Under contracts and change orders, the council will consider adding several items to the 22nd Avenue construction project, which is being handled by Timmons Construction, according to an attachment.

The additions include an additional construction fence in the Abundant Life Church parking lot, and water and sanitary sewer service at Abundant Life. The cost of the services is approximately $5,930, and the church will reimburse the city for the cost, according to the attachment. 

The change order also includes additional fittings to tie in the water main due to changes in the project phasing. The cost for the water main work is approximately $6,587, which will be paid for by Brookings Municipal Utilities, according to the attachment.

“The total cost of these items in this change order No. 2 is an increase of $12,817, to the contract, of which $12,517 will be reimbursed,” according to the attachment.

Airport work

Under the consent agenda, the council will consider signing documents for apron and taxilane improvements at the airport. The Brookings Regional Airport has applied for FAA grant funding to reconstruct the apron and adjacent taxilanes. The project has been designed by Helms and Associates and is currently being advertised for bids. The bid letting is scheduled for Monday, July 29. 

The total construction project cost is estimated at $2,350,000. It is anticipated that the city will receive a grant for this project, which will be funded by 90% federal funds, 5% state funds, and 5% city funds. This resolution will authorize the city manager to sign the grant offer and other related documents, according to the attachment.

Contact Jodelle Greiner at jgreiner@brookingsregister.com.