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Will the Sioux Falls City Council amend the Rex Rolfing Rule?

l3wis 2Comments

So this is on the agenda of the council Tuesday (Item #32);

The proposed ordinance would reduce the percentage necessary to win a city council race from more than 50 percent to 35 percent as long as the candidate receives the most votes. If the candidate with the most votes is unable to secure at least 35 percent of the vote, the top two candidates with the most votes would go to a runoff. This proposed ordinance would only impact city council elections.

I think it is turning it back to where it was originally before Rex Rolfing decided to mess with it. Not sure if the entire council supports the change since the two sponsors are the only two councilors who support a November election date. We will see.

Mayor TenHaken Sioux Falls

Poopy Reflections

l3wis 14Comments

See Paul, I don’t have all bad feelings for yah, I’m starting this post out with one of my favorite songs from one of my favorite bands!

So lately many folks across the political spectrum in Sux have been reaching out to me. Corruption? Open Government? Poops new exercise routine? Close. They have been asking me about MisTaken’s political future and why he is bailing. I told someone, flat out, “Because he can’t run.” I will have more on that soon. But what has been resonating with all these folks is a weird question; ‘Why is Paul so angry?’ First off, I don’t know the guy from Adam, so I don’t do a lot of mental health checks on him, though I do know he likes the Quacktorpractor, maybe ask him? But after the 4th or 5th person called me about this last week, I was like, Gum Dummit! I need to figure this out. So here it is;

I think Paul has been reflecting on the past 7 years and realizing, that in fact, he accomplished nothing except weakening our bond rating, creating millions in additional operating expenses for Rec NO ONE asked for, not stopping the Bunker Ramp, and the list goes on. I would be angry to, very angry. I’m actually surprised he hasn’t been eating broken glass at the meetings (I think they make Werther flavored glass).

Paratransit Sioux Falls Sioux Falls Transit

This is F’ing Priceless!

l3wis 1Comments

Yeah, I know, another story about a crackhead stealing cars and wrecking crap, but this part about made me piss my pants;

the Impala was found abandoned at a convenience store near Russell Street and Minnesota Avenue. The suspect then allegedly stole a Sioux Area Metro bus that had been left running at that location.

What was the SFPD telling residents a few months ago? Something about leaving a running vehicle at a C-Store? The crazy part is can you imagine if their were patrons on the bus? And why would you have to keep your bus running in the Summer? I bet that was the biggest pink slip the schitty of SF ever delivered.

“But Sir, it was a crackhead who stole my bus.” Manager; “Exactly.” “Can I least get a reference?” Manager; “Sure. I heard Get N’ Go is hiring a parking lot attendant.”

1st Amendment Gay LGBT Sioux Falls Trump

Maybe I am wrong, but is this a typo?

l3wis 6Comments

Shouldn’t it be 45/47? With the hyphen it just makes it look like you Dean Karskied it into office (getting appointed but telling folks he was ‘elected’. Well at least he lived in his district unlike a certain MARSHALL SELBERG! Funny that Donny trash talks Biden, then wears a hat that negates his existence. Maybe he really is a Very Stable Genius?)

On that note, I have to tell you it was a great day of love, protest and joy in Sioux Falls! And not because Sally Tomato got to play with his tanks! I started the day on the Pedicab picking up folks after the parade, then I made it over to the No Kings protest, amazing patriotism! That is all I saw! People proud to be Americans and proud to support a Democratic Republic! Then I made it to the Pride Festival, what a great setup at Yankton Trail Park. I gave tons of rides and wanted to do more, but had a chain/sprocket issue I could not fix in the field. Who knew you secondary motor chain sprocket needs to align with your axel sprocket? I know now MOM! But I am back at it next week! The highlight of the day was when my E-bike friend who tried to help me fix the bike suggested he tows me to the bike shop. So funny! Been a long time since I have done 8 MPH down the bike trail. Maybe I need to look at this perspectively, or am I just using another word incorrectly again? Can’t wait for the E-Bike insults VSG.

Art Downtown Sioux Falls Sioux Falls

You didn’t pay for it, so call a Whambulance

l3wis 17Comments

I found this comment about the new PUBLIC art piece at the Steel District interesting, especially the last sentence.

I don’t care who paid for it, it is sitting in the public square, which would make it PUBLIC art. It actually did cost us. We provided a $21.5 million TIF package*, which included $9.4 million in Site Improvements.  

My recollection is that either included in that amount for Site Improvements (or designated elsewhere in the City budget?) was earmarked for art in public places at The Steel District.

This is why public art must go thru a vetting process NO MATTER who is paying for it. What if Denny Sanford wanted to construct a massive pumpkin sculpture and put it in the Federal Courthouse plaza? He’s paying for it? So what’s wrong with that? Having the donors pick the art is a bad idea. I like the piece though, it should just be painted white.

Also, I know in the past if you were a business owner and you wanted to paint a mural on your business you had to present the concept drawings and idea to the Visual Arts Commission for approval before proceeding with a building permit and sign permit. So how is this any different? Special people get Special treatment in Sioux Falls. I hope the next mayor tells this ilk to go to Heck and find some other trough to feed at.

* also included as extra is Permanent Finance Cost of up to 5% of total eligible TIF expenses (up to $1.075 million, which likely went right to the pocket of Craig Lloyd’s SIL, who is likely providing / arranging financing for the project).

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