Most would think that the big news of the night was the compromise passing. Than there was the very compassionate ASS chewing by councilor Brekke about Ethics (Bruce, we need to cut that into it’s own video).

But I have to hand it to Councilor Stehly for the the motion and Councilor Starr for seconding the procedural trick of moving item #105 after item #106. See, the 5 councilors that were trying to hoodwink or threaten the other 3 were trying to defer the ordinance that would put public input to the end, but by putting that after the compromise they had no choice but to kill it. They fell for it, hook, line and sinker.

I will say this about public input, those who show up and express their opinions publicly get the first seat at the table. Mysterious Tuthill ghosts who send supposed emails or have supposed conversations at the ‘grocery store’ are at the back of the line. Things ‘happen’ for those who show up.

As for the argument about ‘rich developers’ investing in our community, all I have ever seen is low wage jobs, FREE infrastructure and tax breaks. When they want to truly ‘invest’ in our community, they also get to come to the front of the line.

WALMART at 85th ALL OVER AGAIN

As councilor Neitzert pointed out tonight, we have another planning situation where we are allowing a questionable use of land. I hope by second reading this will get truly vetted.

MIDCO POOL NEIGHBORHOOD PARKING ISSUES

As we pointed out during the indoor pool debate, the VA was expanding and parking would be an issue. It came full frontal tonight when the VA canceled their lease with LifeScape and they were looking to expand parking in an already crowded neighborhood. Props to Councilor Soehl for being the ONLY councilor to vote against this. But as we warned, build the Midco Aquatic Center in this location and the parking problems will begin. They should have built the pool at the Sanford Sports Complex where there is room for parking and expansion. But what do I know, I’m just a blogger who talks to much at public input.

8 Thoughts on “Public Input Compromise passes 1st reading, but not w/o some clever procedural moves

  1. Rachel on June 19, 2018 at 11:14 pm said:

    For what it’s worth Scott, I appreciate your voice as a citizen. I would probably land on the side of being too shy to speak in front of the city council, mainly because I don’t think it makes one iota of difference. I read what you wrote about not letting national and state politics influence what you write regarding local government but they are related.

  2. i12doit on June 20, 2018 at 6:22 am said:

    You are not a blogger to me. You are a Journalist….. Don’t sell yourself short!

  3. i12doit on June 20, 2018 at 6:23 am said:

    Worthy of any other in the room, I might add.

  4. Blasphemo on June 20, 2018 at 6:45 am said:

    Councilor Brekke was nothing short of inspirational, and Sioux Falls is fortunate she prevailed in the election. Councilor Brekke exhibited objectivity, courage & insight in the face of a very polarizing issue – at the very onset of a new administration notwithstanding.

  5. Warren Phear on June 20, 2018 at 8:37 am said:

    The whole public input portion of last nights meeting was very good. After Janet Brekke’s input, I thought, this is a story all by itself. What a tremendous addition to a city council that desperately needs another councilor unafraid to speak truth to power. What used to be a 6 on 2 piling on is now just a 5 on 3. Whatever the number, it needs to end. NOW.

  6. scott on June 20, 2018 at 10:38 am said:

    mmm, urpbucket, and the rest would’ve hated to have brekke on the council when they were there.

  7. scott on June 20, 2018 at 7:21 pm said:

    there would be an ordinance that speakers during public input need to wear a bra.

  8. l3wis on June 21, 2018 at 7:57 am said:

    Maybe that’s the way ‘her man’ likes it?

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