Brockhouse Collection at Delbridge Museum

In 2023, Mayor Paul TenHaken formed a dedicated work group to tackle the development of a surplus plan for the taxidermy mounts in the Delbridge Museum of Natural History.

The group, led by Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation Director Don Kearney and Great Plains Zoo CEO Becky Dewitz, developed a surplus plan for each of the 150+ mounts.

The group consists of councilors, board members, community representatives, and organizational staff, reflecting a diverse range of perspectives. Their expertise and dedication enabled them to present a comprehensive surplus plan to the City Council for consideration.

The formation of this group demonstrates the City's commitment to identifying a responsible and detailed solution for the entire collection. Please contact us to reach members of the work group or for other requests related to this group.

Number of Members: 8

Membership

Brockhouse Collection at Delbridge Museum Members

Don Kearney, Director of Sioux Falls Parks & Recreation
Becky Dewitz, CEO of the Great Plains Zoo
Rich Merkouris, City Council member
Richard Thomason, City Council member
Jeanelle Lust, Sioux Falls Zoo and Aquarium Board Chair
Mick Conlin, Parks & Recreation Board member
Ally Brandner, community member
Jeff Scherschligt, community member

Brockhouse Collection at Delbridge Museum Work Group Meeting Dates and Agendas

DATE	TIME	LOCATION	AGENDA
01/17/2025	9 a.m.	City Center, Room 110	Agenda Due Diligence Items
12/18/2024	8 a.m.	Downtown Library Meeting Rooms A & B	Agenda Brockhouse RFQEI Proposal Response Summary
09/13/2024	9 a.m.	City Center, Room 110	Agenda
07/12/2024	9 a.m.	City Center, Room 110	Agenda
03/13/2024	8 a.m.	City Hall Commission Room	Agenda
10/19/2023	8 a.m.	City Hall Media Room	Agenda
10/04/2023	8 a.m.	City Hall Media Room	Agenda
12/18/2023	2 p.m.	City Hall Media Room	Agenda

Brockhouse Collection at Delbridge Museum

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Brockhouse Collection at Delbridge Museum Work Group Meeting Dates and Agendas

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