May 2017

VP of Major Developer argues with me over rental registry

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The funny part is that I don’t think asking rental property owners to register is unconstitutional. I take issue with searching property that doesn’t register. While the city ‘claims’ they will get a warrant to search an unregistered property, it is a stretch to say they can search a property because someone didn’t fill out a city form. The city has been busted several times searching people’s property without warrants. I see an opportunity here for abuse and unlawful search based on a bogus city ordinance. The proposal has already been thrown out by the Land Use Committee, but it doesn’t stop Mr. Point from arguing with me about it’s constitutionality. I’m not the only one who questions it and property rights afforded by our constitution.

As I point out at the end of our discussion, the big guys in town want to regulate out the little guys, and they want the city to do their dirty work for them.

Mortenson must be taking time off from the Vikings Stadium

Image: KELO-TV

To find time to work our mini-disaster right here in Sioux Falls,

Beginning on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, crews will be working on the north side of the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center to repair a portion of exterior soffit. The work should be complete in approximately one week.

In late December 2016, a portion of the soffit on the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center became dislodged due to significant winds. The soffit is located on the north (back) side of the building, and the damage appeared isolated. Beginning May 10, a subcontractor will inspect the building’s soffit and perform any necessary repairs.

This work will be completed at no cost to the City*.

*How will we ever know? Everything is a secret agreement.