I personally think the council should approve most money transfers;
Councilors previously have expressed concern over the control of the five-year Capitol Improvement Plan, which outlines and prioritizes major city projects such as fire stations and pool reconstruction. Councilors take time to review and vote on the plan, but the mayor is free to move projects and money around.
Requiring approval would help protect projects prioritized by the council, councilors say.
Which makes sense? Right?
Huether said he thinks the council could be spending time on other areas. “I think there’s more critical things the citizens of Sioux Falls want me and the City Council to address than this.”
Like what? Malt beverage licenses? Think about it. What is the point of having a city council if there is no checks and balances against the mayor when money is being spent? They essentially have no purpose. I have often said that city government is 90% fiscal management and 10% legislative management. Huether is going to lose on this one.