Brookings
Upcoming
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a land annexation and several zoning changes. The Board of Adjustment will also meet to review a side yard setback variance for properties on Thunder Lane.
- Variance for side yard setback at 309 & 315 Thunder Lane
- Conditional Use Permit for off-site parking for South Dakota State Foundation
- Rezoning of multiple lots in Third Addition from B-4 to B-2 District
- Annexation of Outlot F and Outlot G in Section Twenty
Sustainability Council
The council will review its current budget and receive progress reports on various environmental initiatives. Discussions include pollinator day, rabbit control, and park adoption programs.
- Budget update
- Pollinator Day update
- Rabbit control discussion
- Adopt-A-Park program
- Make America Beautiful initiative
Brookings Historic Preservation Commission
The commission will review state case reports regarding proposed changes at 324 Main Avenue and 816 4th Street. Members will also receive updates on various subcommittees, the Mayor's Awards planning, and upcoming community events.
- State Case Report: 324 Main Avenue (window proposals)
- State Case Report: 816 4th Street
- Mayor’s Awards Planning for 2027
- Trolley Rides preparation
City Council
This notice is for a quorum announcement regarding potential council attendance at a Target ribbon cutting. No official city business will be conducted during this time.
- Target ribbon cutting ceremony
Last 30 days
City Council
This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and a notice of quorum. Council members will attend the Uncle Sam Jam at the Larson Ice Center. No official city business will be discussed or acted upon.
- Uncle Sam Jam event at Larson Ice Center (924 32nd Ave) on July 4, 2026
City Council
This notice is a formal quorum announcement regarding potential council presence at the local holiday parade. No official city business will be conducted during this time.
- 42nd Annual 4th of July Parade
Brookings Health System Board of Trustees
City Council
The agenda serves as a notice of quorum regarding potential council attendance at the 111th Annual Firefighter’s Street Dance. No official city business will be conducted during this time.
City Council
This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and a cover page for the June 27 meeting. City Council members may gather at the PRIDE in the Park event at Pioneer Park, but no official business will be discussed or acted upon. Standard meeting logistics and ADA contact information are also listed.
- Notice of quorum for PRIDE in the Park at Pioneer Park (June 27, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.)
- Confirmation that no official city business will be conducted
- List of City Council members and key staff contacts
Brookings Disability Awareness Committee
The committee will review budget updates and discuss community access issues regarding e-scooters and voting. Members are also planning an ADA proclamation, awards, and a social media campaign involving promotional merchandise.
- Discussion on E-Scooter accessibility
- Discussion on voting accessibility in Brookings
- ADA Proclamation work plan item
- Social media campaign and merchandise planning
City Council
The Council will review several ordinances including a budget amendment and subdivision regulation changes. They are also considering a public art contract for Dakota Nature Park and adopting new area transportation and safety goals.
- Awarding Dakota Nature Park Public Art Installation to DJR Design Studio
- Ordinance 26-020: Budget Amendment No. 4 to the 2026 Budget
- Ordinance 26-017: Amending Subdivision Regulations regarding design standards
- Ordinance 26-021: Rezoning Block 2 of Northern Plains Addition to Planned Development District
- Adoption of the Brookings Area Transportation Plan and Vision Zero Safety Goal
Utility Board
City Council
This notice is a formal quorum announcement regarding potential council presence at a public event. While members may attend the Juneteenth Celebration, no official city business or votes will occur.
- 7th Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Pioneer Park
Airport Board
The Brookings Airport Board will elect a Vice-President and review/update its bylaws. The Airport Manager will report on monthly operations, the SRE building project, and a rent and fee study. Public comment is invited.
- Election of Vice-President
- Review and update Airport Board bylaws
- SRE Building Project update
- Rent and Fee Study update and timeline
- Monthly operations report for May 2026
Park & Recreation Advisory Board
The Park & Recreation Advisory Board will consider a naming rights nomination for the dugout at Bob Shelden field. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; the rest are procedural items.
- Naming rights nomination for Bob Shelden field dugout
Brookings Historic Preservation Commission
The Brookings Historic Preservation Commission will review a state case report for a property at 616 8th Avenue, hear subcommittee updates on survey, public education, codes, and incentives, and plan for the Mayor's Awards including a possible landscaping award for 2027.
- State case report for 616 8th Avenue
- Subcommittee updates: Survey, Public Education, Codes & Design, Incentives & Partnerships
- Mayor's Awards planning: possible landscaping award addition for 2027
- Basement Storage Taskforce updates
- Trolley Rides prep
Library Board
The Brookings Library Board will hold a regular meeting to consider approval of minutes, financial reports, and bills. The main item of new business is a review of two library policies: the Website Link Selection Policy and the Video Surveillance Policy. The meeting also includes an open forum for public comment.
- Review of Video Surveillance Policy
- Review of Website Link Selection Policy
- Approval of May 2026 financial reports (General Funds, Fines, Donation budgets)
- Approval of May 2026 bills (General Funds, Fines, Donation)
- Approval of May 14, 2026 meeting minutes
Sustainability Council
The Sustainability Council will review budget updates and recap a recent community event. Members will also discuss rabbit control measures and coordinate volunteers for an upcoming pollinator day. No formal votes or policy changes are scheduled for this meeting.
- Budget update presentation
- Recap of Discovery Day at McCrory
- Discussion on rabbit control measures
- Volunteer coordination for Pollinator Day (June 20)
City Council
This is a notice of a ribbon cutting event for the Community Food Forest at Douglas Chittick Community Gardens. No official city business will be acted upon. The meeting is purely ceremonial.
Human Rights Commission
The Brookings Human Rights Commission will meet to approve minutes, hear public comment, and discuss ongoing initiatives including Safe Zone Training, PEAK, and a Know Your Rights program. The agenda also includes liaison reports from the police department, school district, SDSU, and other community partners, plus updates from DEI and advocacy task forces. No specific ordinances, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed.
- Old business: Safe Zone Training, PEAK, Know Your Rights, HRC Membership, and Budget
- Liaison reports from Brookings Police, School District, SDSU, CLEAR, and SDSU SA
- Task force update on DEI Initiative
- Work group reports from Advocacy, Education, Outreach, and Communications
- County appointment and SDSU Police liaison positions remain VACANT
Utility Board
City Council
This is not a regular City Council meeting but a notice that four or more council members may attend the Brookings Municipal Utilities 34th Avenue Water Plant Open House on June 9, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. No official city business will be acted upon. The notice is issued to comply with South Dakota open meetings law.
- Open house at 34th Ave Water Plant, 1230 34th Avenue, 10:30 AM–3:00 PM
- Quorum notice issued per SD Codified Law 1-25-1.1
City Council
This meeting agenda is a procedural notice that a quorum of the City Council, Disability Awareness Committee, and Park & Recreation Advisory Board may be present at The Wall That Heals exhibit. No official city business will be acted upon.
- The Wall That Heals exhibit and mobile Education Center at Fishback Soccer Complex, June 9-14
City Council
The Council will vote on a new safety plan targeting zero fatalities by 2050 and accept the Brookings Area Transportation Plan. Other business includes renewing a wine operating agreement with CHS, Inc. and declaring city property as surplus.
- 5-year renewal of Wine Operating Agreement with CHS, Inc. (Cenex Zip Trip #63)
- Adoption of the Brookings Area Safety Plan and 2050 Vision Zero Safety Goal
- Acceptance of the Brookings Area Transportation Plan
- Resolution declaring surplus property for the City of Brookings
- Appointment of Jed Bloms to the Airport Board
Utility Board
City Council
The Brookings City Council is attending a community event to meet a new Hy-Vee store director at 790 22nd Avenue South. This agenda is procedural boilerplate and contains no official business for discussion or voting. Council members will gather informally from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.
- Meet Hy-Vee's New Store Director event at 790 22nd Avenue South (8:00-10:00 a.m.)