There has been some chatter over the past couple of days that people will be speaking tonight at the council meeting over some controversial items. First is Item #110;
The purpose of this application is to allow the development of an institutional use over two stories tall.
This is a rezone to build the new state offices in a consolidated area next to Dawley Farm on the east side;
Advocates, The state plans to consolidate its various services into a “One-Stop” location. That’s a fine idea, but the location is highly problematic: the far east side of town, far from the city center, far from other services people need.
Here’s a KELO article on this:https://www.keloland.com/keloland-com-original/lawmaker-concerned-with-sioux-falls-one-stop-location/ Sure, it’s move by the state, but our City Council cares about quality-of-life situations for the people of our city. At their meeting tomorrow(Tue) at 6pm, they can make the state take another look for the One-Stop location by not accepting the zoning change. YOU can weigh in by (1) Coming to City Council meeting, 235 West Tenth St. and/or (2) Contacting city council members:David.Barranco@siouxfalls.org, Sarah.Cole@siouxfalls.org, AlexJensen@siouxfalls.org, Rich.Merkouris@siouxfalls.org,
gneitzert@siouxfalls.org, mselberg@siouxfalls.org, csoehl@siouxfalls.org, pstarr@siouxfalls.org, Mayor@siouxfalls.org
Obviously the new location also has issues with public transit.
The 2nd item has to do with alcohol licensing of a Lucky Lady’s Casino on the Loop that has been very troublesome. Item #19, Exhibit B on the consent agenda, MG Oil, Lucky Lady 1 & 2. I am of the understanding that between 4-6 councilors support pulling the licenses due to being a public nuisance. The council can reject a license based on suitable owner and suitable location.