Observation of the Day
l3wis Reminds me of the millions we have spent in Sioux Falls building Romanasque like stone and concrete structures along our river, instead actually cleaning it up.
January 2016
ADA concerns at the new indoor aquatics center?
I recently heard from a citizen that was sitting in on discussions about the ADA needs at the new aquatic center as they slowly became unraveled. I guess not only have there been disputes about the ADA bathroom space, discussions about the therapy pool and the VA have come to almost a halt.
Not sure how much of this is true, but I find it ironic/hypocritical that a city that talks about diversity and helping our veterans with a therapy pool is bailing on proper compliance and promises. Also, if it is true, it goes back to going over budget on over promising a bigger pool for less money, and now they are cutting corners and nickel and diming other parts of the building. Mostly the disabled and veterans.
I’ll keep you updated the further I find out.
Our yearly population update
Like a tumor growing in us, we must announce the wonderfulness of a growing population in our great city;
News conference to announce the City of Sioux Falls’ latest population estimate and discuss the demographics of our growing and vibrant community.
Hide your toilet paper and tissues.
Bruce Danielson on Viewpoint University, Jan 22, 2016
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Caqr65DIl0k[/youtube]
KSOO gave permission to replay broadcast
He was also on Belfrage this morning. You can listen to the podcast here.
Walk through metal detectors for the Events Center
Last week on SuFuStu’s show the director of Finance for the city of Sioux Falls, Tracy Turbak announced that they ‘may’ be getting metal detectors for the Events Center. Earlier last week, the city put out bids for metal detectors.
According to a council staffer, the metal detectors are for the Events Center. The promoter ‘Live Nation’ said they will not promote shows at the EC unless they are installed.
While I guess we could debate about that, which is fine, I have recently become concerned that the City of Sioux Falls is now using a purchasing consultant, Mercury Commerce (EMS).
Many government entities use them, but one has to question, is our purchasing department so busy they cannot review bids? Not to mention how we are told consistently that we need a new administration building because of city growth, yet we job-out out consultants and temps not only in our engineering department, custodial department and Parks and Rec, but now it seems we need consultants to help us weed through bids.