Pierre public meetings in 2021
50 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Commission
The City Commission will discuss utility rate reminders and water system flushing. The body is considering a bid award for 2022 water materials and a second reading of a budget supplement for Airport Road STIP funds.
- Bid award for 2022 Water Materials
- 2022 Budget Supplement for Airport Road STIP Funds
- Envirotech Recycling Agreement
- 2021 Budget Transfers
- Alcohol request for SDSU Brookings Day at SD Discovery Center
City Commission
The City Commission will review several change orders related to street paving and the Airport Road project. The meeting also includes a budget supplement for Airport Road STIP funds and various personnel hires.
- 2021 Street Paving – Change Order #1
- Airport Road Project – Change Order #4
- 2022 Budget Supplement – Airport Road STIP Funds
- Request to purchase Paint Sprayer – Street Department
- Raffle Request – PAWS Animal Rescue
City Commission
The City Commission will discuss the International Union of Operating Engineers contract and the 2022 salary policy for management, the commission, emergency services, and the police department. The body will also review personnel policy revisions and the September 30, 2021 quarterly financial report.
- International Union of Operating Engineers Contract
- 2022 Salary Policy for Police Department, Emergency Services, Management, and Commission
- Personnel Policy Revisions 5.3, 5.4, 5.7, 5.8, 7.11
- September 30, 2021 Quarterly Financial Report
- Oahe Riding Club raffle request
City Commission
The City Commission will discuss a water system flushing update and review bid results for surplus property from the old City Hall. The body is also considering requests to bid for the Black Hills Drive Extension Project and 2022 water materials.
- Request to bid for Black Hills Drive Extension Project
- Request to bid for 2022 Water Materials
- Bid results for surplus City Property from old City Hall
- KELO Tower Lease Agreement
- Water System Flushing Update
City Commission
The City Commission will review the September 30, 2021 quarterly financial report and the Hillsview Golf Course year-end report. The meeting includes a discussion on water system flushing and a final change order for the River Road storm sewer rehab project.
- River Road Storm Sewer Rehab Project- Change Order #1/Final
- September 30, 2021 Quarterly Financial Report
- Hillsview Golf Course Year-End Report
- Water System Flushing Update
- Raffle Requests from Friends of the Library and Ss Peter and Paul Catholic School
City Commission
The City Commission will meet for a special session to discuss legal issues. The meeting is conducted as an executive session under SDCL 1-25-2 (4).
- Executive session regarding legal issues (SDCL 1-25-2 (4))
City Commission
The City Commission will discuss 2022 insurance rates and an Airport Improvement Grant #44 for COVID operations. The body will also consider personnel policy changes and a change order for the Aquatic Center HVAC Phase 2.
- Airport Improvement Grant #44 for COVID Operations
- 2022 Insurance Rates
- Aquatic Center HVAC Phase 2 – Change Order #1
- Personnel Policy Changes
- Request to surplus City Property and sell by sealed bid
City Commission
The City Commission will discuss updates to the 2022 golf course and general fee schedules. The body is also considering a request for the Electric Department to purchase a skid steer loader and the appointment of a City Attorney.
- Request to purchase skid steer loader for Electric Department
- 2022 Golf Course Fee Schedule
- Resolution to appoint City Attorney
- 2022 Liquor and Wine License Renewals
- Airport Marketing Grant SB162 and AIP Grant Pre-Application Package
City Commission
The City Commission will consider a Community Development Block Grant for the Missouri Shores Project. The agenda also includes requests for street closures, parade routes, and a plow truck purchase.
- Public Hearing: CDBG application for Missouri Shores Project
- Street Closure Request: SD Boulevard on November 8th from 7am to 10am
- Parade Route Request: Parade of Lights on November 22nd at 6:00pm
- Request to Purchase Plow Truck: Street Department
- Plat: Blocks 1R & 2R, Edgewater Addition
City Commission
The City Commission will discuss a memorandum of understanding and an engineering contract with Brosz Engineering for a pickleball court project. The body will also review several vehicle and equipment purchase requests for city departments. A second reading of ordinances to repeal business licenses for auctioneers, bowling alleys, and theaters is scheduled.
- Engineering contract with Brosz Engineering for Pickleball Court Project
- Memorandum of Understanding with Pierre Area Pickleball Association
- Oahe YMCA Lease Agreement and Consent for Assignment of Lease
- Purchase requests for soil compactor, Bobcat mini track loader, and Kubota tractor
- Purchase requests for pickups for the Airport and Park departments
City Commission
The City Commission is meeting for a special session. The agenda consists of an executive session to discuss legal issues under SDCL 1-25-2 (4).
- Executive session regarding legal issues (SDCL 1-25-2 (4))
City Planning Commission
The City Planning Commission is meeting to consider two plat petitions. The body will also review minutes from the August 23, 2021, meeting.
- Plat for Block 1R & 2R, Edgewater Addition (Petitioner: Foster Rentals Inc./Leroy Foster)
- Plat for Lots 7R & 8R, Block 74, Fifth Railway Addition (Petitioner: Coyle Properties LLC/Andy Coyle)
City Commission
The City Commission will review requests to purchase a garbage truck and a Ford 250 for the Fire Department. The body will also hold a first reading on repealing business license ordinances for auctioneers, theaters, and amusement devices. Other items include a bridge project update and a grant application for Missouri Shores.
- Request to purchase Garbage Truck
- Request to purchase Ford 250 for Fire Department
- First reading to repeal business license ordinances for auctioneers, theaters, and amusement devices
- Community Development Block Grant application for Missouri Shores
- SDDOT Missouri River Bridge Project update
City Commission
The City Commission is meeting to review claims and approve meeting minutes. The body will also consider requests to purchase a Bobcat for the cemetery and equipment for the golf course.
- Request to purchase Bobcat for Cemetery
- Request to purchase Golf Equipment for Golf
City Commission
The City Commission is meeting to review several equipment purchase requests and a professional services agreement for landfill expansion. The body will also address a Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund grant award and budget supplement.
- Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineer for Construction & Demolition Landfill Expansion
- Request to purchase 2 Police Patrol Vehicles and 1 Animal Control Pickup
- Request to purchase 2 Utility Trucks for the Electric Department
- Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund Grant Award and Budget Supplement
- Request to purchase bale bags for the landfill
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a wine license transfer and discuss a new dwelling rental registration and inspection program. The body will also review a bid award for storm sewer rehabilitation.
- Public hearing: Transfer Alley Exchange wine license from 339 S Pierre to 1615 N Harrison
- Bid award for River Road Storm Sewer Rehabilitation Project
- Dwelling Rental Registration & Inspection Program Ordinance
- Parking closure request for Ree Street on October 1st
- Request to discharge fireworks on October 1st
City Commission
The City Commission is convening for a special meeting. The agenda consists of an executive session to discuss legal issues under SDCL 1-25-2 (4).
- Executive session regarding legal issues (SDCL 1-25-2 (4))
City Commission
The City Commission will consider the 2022 Budget Appropriation Ordinance and a request for alcohol at the SD Discovery Center Best for Last Event. The body will also review a contract for airport consultant services and a purchase request for Motorola radio equipment.
- 2022 Budget Appropriation Ordinance – 2nd Reading
- Public Hearing set for Sept 28 to transfer wine license from 339 S Pierre to 1615 N Harrison
- Arkstar Contract for Airport Consultant Services
- Purchase request for Motorola Radio Equipment
- Resolution #2704 regarding Plat for Farm Island View Estates
City Commission
The City Commission is meeting for a special session to discuss legal issues. The meeting is conducted as an executive session under SDCL 1-25-2 (4).
- Executive session regarding legal issues (SDCL 1-25-2 (4))
City Commission
The City Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding the Dwelling Rental Registration and Inspection Program. The body will also consider a purchase request for a landfill wheel tractor scraper and the renewal of the Oahe TV agreement.
- Public hearing on Dwelling Rental Registration & Inspection Program
- Purchase request for Caterpillar Wheel Tractor Scraper for landfill
- Oahe TV Agreement renewal
- Resolution for Solid Waste Grant Application authorized signatory
- Raffle requests from Knights of Columbus Council 2686, Zonta Club of Pierre/Fort Pierre, and South Dakota Discovery Center
City Commission
The City Commission is convening for a special meeting. The agenda consists of an executive session regarding Economic Development SDCL 9-34-19.
- Executive session on Economic Development SDCL 9-34-19
City Commission
The City Commission will consider the first reading of the 2022 Budget Ordinance and a joint powers agreement extension with the SD DOT for snow plowing. The meeting includes three public hearings regarding conditional use permits and a rezoning request.
- 1st Reading of 2022 Budget Ordinance
- Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit for 201 N Euclid Ave
- Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit for 422 S Chapelle St
- Public Hearing/2nd Reading: Rezone Lot 1, Schimkat’s First Addition
- SD DOT Snow Plow Joint Powers Agreement Extension
City Commission
The City Commission is meeting for a work session regarding the 2022 budget. No other items are listed on the agenda.
- 2022 Budget Work Session
City Commission
The City Commission will conduct public hearings regarding zoning ordinances for cannabis establishments and the transfer of East Wind to Quest Casino. The body will also review the 2022 budget presentation and a wastewater treatment plant redesign update.
- Public hearing on Zoning Ordinance for Cannabis Establishments
- Public hearing on East Wind transfer to Quest Casino at 611 S Lowell
- Plat for Lot 14R, Shamrock Addition, Marion Barber
- 2022 Budget Presentation for PEDCO, The Right Turn, PAWS Animal Shelter, and BID #1
- Licensing Ordinance for Cannabis Establishments (2nd Reading)
City Commission
The City Commission will present the 2022 budget, including Missouri Shores and PAWS Animal Rescue. The body is also setting hearings for several conditional use permits and a rezoning request.
- Public hearing set for August 31 regarding East Wind Transfer to Quest Casino at 611 S Lowell
- Conditional Use Permit hearing for 201 N Euclid Ave (Harvey & Renee Wald)
- Conditional Use Permit hearing for 422 S Chapelle (Griese Properties LLC)
- First reading and hearing for rezoning Lot 1, Schimkat’s First Addition (Jerry Schimkat)
- Introduction of Plat of Lot 1R, Capitol Addition (Cheryl Reed)
City Planning Commission
The City of Pierre Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding conditional use permits and a rezoning request. The body will also review a plat for the Capitol Addition.
- Conditional Use Permit for mixed business/residential use at 201 N. Euclid Avenue
- Conditional Use Permit for multiple garage use at 422 S. Chapelle Street
- Rezoning request for Lot 1, Schimkat’s First Addition from Agriculture to Light Industrial
- Plat review for Lot 1R, Capitol Addition
Joint Planning Commission
The City of Pierre and Hughes County Planning Commissions are meeting to review a plat and drainage plan. The session includes a petition from Cornerstone LLC and Jamie Rancour.
- Plat and drainage plan for Lots 1-4, Block 2, Farm Island View Estates (Section 7-T110N., R78W)
City Commission
The City Commission is meeting for a work session to discuss the 2022 budget. No other items are listed for decision or discussion.
- 2022 Budget Work Session
City Commission
The Commission will review several cannabis-related zoning and licensing ordinances. The meeting also includes updates on the Airport Runway 7-25 project and a presentation of the 2022 budget for various community entities.
- Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit for 2500 E Humboldt St, Dakota Storm Roofing
- Skate Park Concrete Project - Change Order #1
- Zoning Ordinance for Cannabis Establishments (First Reading/Set Public Hearing)
- Licensing Ordinance for Cannabis Establishments (First Reading)
- 2022 Budget Presentation: Community & Youth Involved Center, Convention & Visitor’s Bureau, Chamber Community Room, and River Cities Public Transit
City Commission
The City Commission is convening for a special meeting. The agenda consists of an executive session to discuss legal issues under SDCL 1-25-2 (4).
- Executive session regarding legal issues SDCL 1-25-2 (4)
City Commission
The City Commission is meeting for a work session regarding the 2022 budget. No other items are listed on the agenda.
- 2022 Budget Work Session
City Commission
The City Commission will discuss the 2022 budget and a grant award for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Redesign Project. The body will also consider requests for a new street sweeper and a street closure for the Pre-Mustang Rally.
- Central Plains Water Development District Grant Award for Wastewater Treatment Plant Redesign
- 2022 Budget Presentation for Central SD RSVP, Capital City Band, Capital City Campus, and Pierre Area Referral Services
- Street closure request for The Crossing Pre-Mustang Rally on August 21
- Request to purchase a street sweeper for the Street Department
- Request to bid for Griffin Park Pump Station & Irrigation Supply
Joint Planning Commission
The City of Pierre and Hughes County Planning Commissions are meeting to discuss a proposed zoning ordinance for cannabis establishments. The proposal seeks to define cannabis-related facilities and exclude them from several specific zoning districts.
- Public hearing on proposed zoning ordinance for medical cannabis establishments
- Proposed exclusion of cannabis establishments from Agriculture Districts A, B, and C
- Proposed exclusion of cannabis establishments from all residential districts
- Proposed exclusion of cannabis establishments from Local Business, Light Industrial, and Heavy Industrial districts
- Proposed exclusion of cannabis establishments from Industrial Park, River-front and Park, Mobile Home Park, and Planned Unit Development districts
City Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed zoning ordinance for medical cannabis establishments. The proposal defines permitted and prohibited zones for cultivation, testing, manufacturing, and dispensaries.
- Public hearing for a proposed zoning ordinance creating regulations for cannabis establishments
- Proposed prohibition of cannabis establishments in all residential, agricultural, and riverfront/park districts
- Proposed 1,000-foot distance requirement between cannabis establishments and public or private schools
- Proposed permitting of dispensaries and testing facilities in Central Business and Local Business districts
- Proposed permitting of cultivation and manufacturing in Light Industrial, Heavy Industrial, and Industrial Park districts
City Commission
The Pierre City Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a temporary malt beverage license for Oahe Days. The body will also review bid awards for electric materials, city surplus, and a water main extension.
- Public hearing for Temporary On/Off Sale Malt Beverage License for Oahe Days Raffle Prize Pickup
- Bid award for Water Main Extension Project Poplar to Henry
- Bid award for 2022 Electric Materials
- Bid award for City Surplus for Sale
- Conditional Use Permit hearing for Dakota Storm Roofing at 2500 E. Humboldt St.
City Commission
The City Commission is convening for a special meeting. The agenda consists of an executive session regarding legal issues under SDCL 1-25-2 (4).
- Executive session regarding legal issues (SDCL 1-25-2 (4))
Joint Planning Commission
The City of Pierre and Hughes County Planning Commissions will meet via conference phone. The agenda includes a discussion on zoning for medical cannabis establishments and a final plat request for the Shamrock Addition.
- Final Plat: Plat of Lot 14R, a replat of Lots 13 & 14, Shamrock Addition
- Discussion: Zoning for Medical Cannabis Establishments
City Planning Commission
The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a contractor shop and storage units. The body will also discuss zoning for medical marijuana establishments.
- Public hearing for contractor shop/storage units in the 2500 Block of E. Humboldt Street (Dakota Storm Roofing/Antelmo & Maria Vazquez)
- Discussion on zoning for medical marijuana establishments
City Planning Commission
The City Planning Commission will review a plat petition for Lots 37R and 39R of the Original Plat. The commission will also hold a discussion regarding zoning for medical marijuana establishments.
- Plat petition for Lots 37R & 39R, Original Plat by ONSPEC LLC/Jeremy Phelps/Ron Lutz
- Discussion on zoning for Medical Marijuana Establishments
Arbor Board
The Pierre Arbor Board will meet to discuss tree maintenance updates and the status of specific planting projects. The board is scheduled to review the EAB Preparedness and Response plan.
- Review of EAB Preparedness and Response plan
- Update on dog park tree planting and grant close out
- Update on Bauer memorial tree planting
- Discussion regarding Mayor Harding tree
Arbor Board
The Arbor Board will discuss updates on tree maintenance and planting at the dog park. The board will also consider two requests for memorial trees and review the city park ash tree inventory.
- Request for memorial tree by Jenni Bauer
- Request for memorial tree by Laurie Kelley
- City park ash tree inventory
- Tree planting update at dog park location
Joint Planning Commission
The City of Pierre and Hughes County Planning Commissions are holding a joint meeting. The primary focus is a public hearing regarding a temporary ordinance for medical cannabis establishment permits and licenses.
- Public hearing on Temporary Ordinance regarding Local Medical Cannabis Establishment Permits and/or Licenses in the City of Pierre, Hughes County, and the Extra Territorial District
City Planning Commission
The City Planning Commission will meet to discuss a request to rezone parcels in Blocks 131-148 of the Wells Second Addition. The petition was submitted by the City of Pierre Street Maintenance and Operations.
- Public hearing for rezoning parcels in Blocks 131-148, Wells Second Addition
Joint Planning Commission
The City of Pierre and Hughes County Planning Commissions are meeting to review a final plat and plans. The session is being conducted via conference phone.
- Final Plat & Plans for Lots 12A-12C, 13A-C & Potter Place, Shamrock Commercial Addition
Arbor Board
The Pierre Arbor Board is meeting to discuss the 2021 plan of work and tree maintenance updates. The board will determine dates and locations for Arbor Day tree planting and review a plan for second grade students.
- Grant accepted for 29 dog park trees
- Arbor Day tree planting dates and locations
- Trees for second grade students plan
- 2021 plan of work guide edits
- Pierre recognized as 2020 Tree City USA
City Planning Commission
The City Planning Commission is meeting via teleconference to conduct business. The primary item for consideration is a corrective plat for a specific lot in the Cactus Heights Addition.
- Corrective Plat – Lot 8R, Block 4, Cactus Heights Addition (Petitioners: Larry & Elenore Mills)
Joint Planning Commission
The City of Pierre and Hughes County Planning Commissions are meeting to discuss a preliminary plat and plans. The session is being conducted via teleconference.
- Preliminary Plat & Plans for Lots 12A-12C, 13A-C & Potter Place, Shamrock Commercial Addition
Arbor Board
The Pierre Arbor Board is meeting to finalize its 2021 plan of work. The board will also discuss tree inventory records for parks and Arbor Day planting.
- Review of 2021 plan of work document
- Tree grant for Dog Park trees
- Don Trimble memorial tree at Steamboat Park
- Tree inventory records of parks
- Arbor Day tree planting
Joint Planning Commission
The City of Pierre and Hughes County Planning Commissions are meeting to consider two plat applications. The body will review a final plat and a preliminary plat and plans.
- Final Plat of Dry Run Tract 3R (petitioners: Dan & Sandra Mosteller)
- Preliminary Plat and Plans of Lots 1, 2, & 3, Block 2, Farm Island View Estates (petitioners: Cornerstone LLC and Jamie & Jennifer Rancour)
Arbor Board
The Pierre Arbor Board is meeting to discuss various tree removal requests and the recertification of Tree City USA status. Members will also review the draft 2021 Plan of work.
- Dutch elm tree removal listing
- Tree grant for Dog Park trees
- Don Trimble memorial tree at Steamboat Park
- Curb and gutter tree removals
- Tree removals south of Park Cold Storage building and for storm water drainage