Pierre
Upcoming
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will meet to review a single variance application. The board will decide whether to allow a side yard encroachment for a property owner.
- Variance request for side yard encroachment at 108 Bulow Dr. (Ruby Douglas)
Golf Board
The Pierre Golf Board will review minutes from June, hear staff reports from the clubhouse manager and superintendent, and discuss old business including driving range improvements and the capital improvement fund. New business includes reports from local golf associations.
- Driving range improvements
- Capital improvement fund discussion
- Fundraising for the project
- Tee sheet amendment update
- Reports from HLGA and OMGA
City Commission
This special meeting of the Pierre City Commission consists solely of an executive session to discuss the qualifications, competence, performance, or character of public officers, employees, or prospective employees. No public votes or other business are scheduled.
- Executive session under SDCL 1-25-2(1) for personnel matters
Park & Recreation Board
The Park and Recreation Board will review updates regarding dog park amenities and wheelchair accessibility. Members are also discussing potential play equipment ideas for Brandt Park.
- Brandt Pond play structure (2027 budget)
- Griffin Baseball field lights (2027 budget)
- Aquatic center pool repair (2027 budget)
- Dog park amenities discussion
- Wheelchair ramp updates
Arbor Board
The Arbor Board will approve minutes from May, hear a staff report, and discuss old business including a tree planting guide. New business features an arboretum tour.
- Approve minutes from May 19, 2026
- Staff report by Jay Jensen
- Discussion on tree planting guide
- Arboretum tour
Last 30 days
City Commission
The City Commission will receive updates on the Museum of the South Dakota State Historical Society, the River Cities Cornhole Devine Park Lighting Project, and the USS Pierre Crew. New business includes a temporary alcohol license for Larkspur Landing Event Center on multiple dates, discussion of the Missouri River Overlook Trail, a water service agreement with Eldon Becker, solid waste refuse hauler agreements, and a first reading of Ordinance 1892 revising e-bicycle regulations in Chapter 9. The consent calendar includes minutes, a new hire, and claims.
- Temporary alcohol license for Larkspur Landing Event Center (10 dates from July to December)
- Missouri River Overlook Trail discussion
- Water service agreement with Eldon Becker
- Solid waste refuse hauler agreements
- First reading of Ordinance 1892 – e-bicycle revisions
City Commission
The commission will hold a public hearing and second reading of Ordinance 1891 to rezone property in the Wall Plaza Addition. Consent items include a new airport firefighter hire, a wage adjustment for an electric apprentice, and raffle requests. New business covers the Missouri River Cleanup 2026, a change order for precast concrete materials, and a street closure request for East Dakota Avenue.
- Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance 1891 for rezoning in Wall Plaza Addition
- New hire: Airport Firefighter/Maintenance Technician Jeffrey Swartz
- Hourly wage adjustment for Electric Department Apprentice Karson Nieman
- Precast Concrete Materials 2026 Closeout Change Order #1/Final and Payment
- Street closure: 100 Block East Dakota Avenue from June 29 to July 7, 2026 by R&W Construction
The City Commission approved a rezoning request to change properties in the Wall Plaza Addition from Agriculture to Light Industrial. The board also approved a street closure for sewer work and finalized a concrete materials contract.
- Approved Ordinance 1891 to rezone properties in Wall Plaza Addition from Agriculture to Light Industrial (Unanimous)
- Approved street closure of 100 Block of East Dakota Avenue from June 29 to July 7 for R&W Construction (Unanimous)
- Approved Precast Concrete Materials Change Order #1 with Cemcast Pipe & Precast, reducing contract by $8,438.50 to a total of $73,408 (Unanimous)
- Approved consent calendar including new hire Jeffrey Swartz and wage adjustment for Karson Nieman (Unanimous)
- Approved various city claims and raffle requests (Unanimous)
Arbor Board
This meeting of the Pierre Arbor Board is largely procedural. The board will approve previous minutes and hear a staff report indicating no meeting was scheduled. Remaining time is for open dialogue before adjournment.
- Approve minutes from May 19, 2026
- Staff report: no meeting scheduled
Park & Recreation Board
This meeting of the Pierre Park & Recreation Board includes welcoming a new member, receiving reports from YMCA and city departments, and discussing old business like a wheelchair ramp and dog park shade structure. New business items include pickleball court usage and the opening of the Missouri River Overlook trail. The board will also consider budget items for 2027 including a play structure at Brandt Pond and lights at Griffin Baseball Field.
- Welcome Thomas Lee to Park Board
- Old business: wheelchair ramp
- Old business: dog park shade structure
- Budget item 2027: play structure at Brandt Pond
- Budget item 2027: Griffin baseball field lighting
The meeting consisted of informational updates and reports only. No motions for approvals, denials, or policy changes were voted on. The board approved previous minutes and the agenda, which are procedural.
- Approved May 21 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
Historic Preservation Commission
The commission will discuss the maintenance and status of several local historical landmarks. Members will also review a financial planning document and receive a presentation from Dr. Brad Tennant.
- Verendrye Monument and Ft. Pierre Chouteau inspection dates
- Turtle Effigy and Waldron Monument maintenance
- Scotty Philip Cemetery updates
- Talking Trails proposal
- Financial planning document review
City Commission
The City Commission will consider an amendment to a design services agreement with Brosz Engineering for water distribution and a proposal for a utility rate study. The meeting also includes the approval of new hires, wage adjustments, and claims.
- Approval of new Emergency Services Communication Officer
- Wage adjustment for Park Seasonal Mosquito Certification
- Water Distribution Design Services for N Monroe Agreement with Brosz Engineering – Amendment #1
- MRES Utility Rate Study Proposal for Electric, Water, and Wastewater Services
- Missouri River Overlook Trail
The Commission approved an agenda as amended, removing a trail item for later. Unanimous consent was given for the consent calendar, including minutes, a new hire, a wage adjustment, and claims. A $32,500 amendment to the water distribution design contract for N Monroe with Brosz Engineering was approved unanimously. A utility rate study presentation was made, but no action taken.
- Approved consent calendar: minutes, new hire SierraAnn McCall, wage adjustment for Lincoln Houska, claims (unanimous)
- Approved Amendment #1 to water distribution design services agreement with Brosz Engineering for $32,500 (total $161,500) (unanimous)
City Commission
The Commission approved the vacation of portions of Attica and Evans Streets and the replat of Block 15R to consolidate 21 lots into one for the Fifth Street Mobile Home Park. They also approved a $39,900 contract for Broadway Drop Inlet replacement and the June 2 election canvass. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved consent calendar: minutes, new hires, appointment, raffle request, claims (unanimous)
- Approved $39,900 quote from Sharpe Enterprises for Broadway Drop Inlet replacement (unanimous)
- Approved June 2, 2026 election canvass: Johnson 2,049, Harding 1,750 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2815 vacating portions of Attica and Evans Streets after public hearing (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2814 plat of Block 15R, consolidating 21 lots into one for mobile home court (unanimous)