Pierre public meetings in 2022
40 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Commission
The City Commission approved the consent calendar, which included the appointment of two new employees and a series of city claims. The board also approved the meeting agenda with a correction regarding a library position's employment status.
- Approved hire of Library Assistant Jacob Dyer at $21.12 (Unanimous)
- Approved hire of Police Patrol Officer Michael McGurin at $26.46 (Unanimous)
- Approved city claims, including $77,514.88 to Simon Contractors of South and $38,190.47 to Sharpe Enterprises Inc (Unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda as amended (Unanimous)
City Commission
The City Commission approved several infrastructure contracts, including a new fire engine and a septage receiving station. The board also adopted a 2023 salary policy and approved a budget supplement for land acquisition.
- Approved $490,645 bid for 2023 Fire Engine #2 to M&T Fire and Safety (Unanimous)
- Approved $210,699 bid for Septage Receiving Station to Morris, Inc. (Unanimous)
- Approved 2023 Salary Policy: 2.75% increase for Police, Emergency Services, and Management; 3.75% for Commission and Mayor (Unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 1848 to supplement 2022 budget by $176,100 for land purchase (Unanimous)
- Approved Conditional Use Permit for Morris Inc. to expand Construction & Demolition Debris Site with four conditions (Unanimous)
- Approved On-Sale Liquor License Transfer from JD’s Sports Bar to Q1 LLC at 415 S Chapelle (Unanimous)
- Approved Burbach Aquatics Contract Amendment #2 for professional services (Unanimous)
- Approved $865.28 property tax abatement for Alewelt Concrete at 2710 Green Street (Unanimous)
Rawlins Library Board of Directors
The board appointed a new Vice Chair and approved the meeting room policy with a specific update regarding food and beverage fees. The board also reviewed 50th Anniversary survey results and continuing education requirements for accreditation.
- Appointed Jill Kruger as Vice Chair
- Approved meeting room policy with added statement regarding $50 food and beverage fee
- Approved consent calendar (excluding October 2022 minutes)
- Denied approval of October 2022 minutes pending additional sentences
- Reimbursed city $506.67 for paid patrons and copies
- Reimbursed Dorinda Daniel $6.50 for program refreshments
Park & Recreation Board
The meeting scheduled for December 15, 2022, was canceled because offices were closed due to a snowstorm. No actions were taken.
City Commission
The City Commission approved the purchase of a new skid steer loader and a plat for lots on Riverview Drive. They also approved a budget decrease for the 2022 Street Paving Project and an amendment to an airport grant.
- Approved purchase of 2023 John Deere 324G Skid Steer Loader for $66,649.20 (Unanimous)
- Approved Airport Grant #47 Amendment #1 (Unanimous)
- Approved 2022 Street Paving Project Change Order #2 for a decrease of $62,158.23 (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2733 for the plat of Lots 3RR and 4R on Riverview Drive (Unanimous)
- Scheduled hearing for December 20 at 5:45pm regarding Morris Inc conditional use permit (Unanimous)
- Approved consent calendar including new hires Isaac Gonzales (Fire) and Kurt Pickard (Police) (Unanimous)
- Gave first reading to Ordinance 1848 to supplement 2022 budget by $176,100
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment approved a variance for a street side setback encroachment at 1812 E Dakota Ave. A request for an over-height fence at 322 S. Monroe Ave was denied. The board also approved the minutes from the November 7, 2022 meeting.
- Approved variance for street side setback encroachment at 1812 E Dakota Ave (4-0)
- Denied variance for over-height fence at 322 S. Monroe Ave (4-0)
- Approved minutes of 11/7/22 (4-0)
Golf Board
The Golf Board will meet to approve minutes from November 7, 2022, and hear staff reports from the PGA professional, superintendent, and director. Old business includes a report on operations and maintenance work, while new business features reports from the HLGA and OMGA, and election of officers.
- Election of officers
- Report on operations and maintenance work by Superintendent Steiner
- Report from HLGA by Hanig
- Report from OMGA by Conzemius
The board approved the November 7, 2022, meeting minutes and the current agenda. Officers were elected for the upcoming term. Staff reported 29,635 rounds played in 2022 with total revenue of $658,591.
- Approved November 7, 2022, meeting minutes
- Approved meeting agenda
- Elected Michael Bartlett as president
- Elected Michael Keeton as vice president
- Elected Hallie Getz as Secretary
City Commission
The City Commission approved a request for qualifications for a Construction Manager at Risk for the Missouri Shores Domestic Violence Shelter project. The board also approved a living nativity scene event and the consent calendar including city claims.
- Approved request for qualifications for Construction Manager at Risk for Missouri Shores Domestic Violence Shelter (Unanimous)
- Approved living nativity scene at Resurrection Lutheran Church for December 11 (Unanimous)
- Approved consent calendar including November 22 minutes and claims (Unanimous)
City Planning Commission
The Commission recommended approval for a conditional use permit to expand a construction and demolition debris disposal area. It also recommended approval for a residential lot replat in the Riverplace Second Addition.
- Approved 9/26/22 meeting minutes
- Recommended approval of plat for Lots 3RR & 4R, Block 2, Riverplace Second Addition (Unanimous)
- Recommended approval of conditional use permit for Morris Inc. C&D facility expansion with four conditions regarding traffic, berms, ditch shaping, and trees (4-0)
Rawlins Library Board of Directors
The Rawlins Municipal Library Board of Directors meeting scheduled for November was cancelled. No substantive decisions were made.
Arbor Board
The Board approved the previous meeting's minutes and an amended agenda. Members discussed a draft update to the landscape standards ordinance, which includes increasing the minimum landscaping requirement from 5% to 10% of total property square footage.
- Approved October 25, 2022 meeting minutes
- Approved amended meeting agenda
- Decided EAB Response Plan sub-committee will provide written support for recommendations at the next meeting
City Commission
The City Commission approved the consent calendar, which included the minutes from the November 15 meeting, four new employee hires, and a list of municipal claims. No other substantive actions were taken during the session.
- Approved new hire Daniel Lindsley, Solid Waste Facility Baler/Heavy Equipment Operator ($23.51) (Unanimous)
- Approved new hire Evan Olson, Police Patrol Officer ($26.71) (Unanimous)
- Approved new hire Shane Lehrkamp, Engineering Building Inspector ($26.95) (Unanimous)
- Approved new hire Lexus Kelsch, Emergency Services Communications Officer ($21.49) (Unanimous)
- Approved payment to Stanek Constructors, Inc. for WWTP improvement App# 14R.2 ($1,228,232.33) (Unanimous)
- Approved payment to Dakota Supply Group for 2023 Bid B water valves ($40,470.02) (Unanimous)
- Approved payment to First Dakota National Bank for landfill October fuel ($27,878.08) (Unanimous)
- Approved payment to Rural Electric Supply Coop for 11 8' arms and poles ($21,096.79) (Unanimous)
Park & Recreation Board
The Park and Recreation Board will review several old business items including a pickleball court project, dog park updates, and a $27,000 tennis court resurfacing at LaBarge. New business includes a bike trail agreement, lock wall, bench donation, officer elections, and YMCA showers. The board will also hear program updates from the YMCA and Recreation Department.
- Tennis court resurfacing at LaBarge - $27,000
- Pickleball court project
- Dog park update
- Bike trail agreement
- Bench donation from Harold Fenhaus / Black Hills Fly Fishers
The board voted to stop plans for a Lock Wall in the parks. Members received progress updates on the dog park, band shelter, and Harrison Field, and discussed funding for tennis court resurfacing.
- Approved October 20, 2022 meeting minutes
- Approved meeting agenda
- Denied moving forward with a Lock wall
- Tabled officer election for December meeting
Historic Preservation Commission
The Commission approved the October 18, 2022, meeting minutes. Members reviewed a financial planning document and discussed a potential grant for the Van Metre bridge. The Cedar Hill Cemetery booklet project was declared completed.
- Approved October 2022 meeting minutes (Motion passed)
- Completed Cedar Hill Cemetery Committee Booklets project
City Commission
The City Commission approved a multi-year ambulance agreement with American Medical Response and set 2023 insurance rates. The board also reappointed the City Attorney and approved the consent calendar including new hires and claims.
- Approved 2023-2027 AMR Ambulance Contract at $415,000 per year (unanimous)
- Approved 2023 insurance rates with a 5% increase for dental (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2732 appointing Lindsey Riter-Rapp as City Attorney (unanimous)
- Approved consent calendar including new hires Jody Ryland ($21.89) and William Boardman ($20.55) (unanimous)
- Approved transfer of Wyatt Waite to Street Department as Heavy Equipment Operator at $23.51 (unanimous)
- Approved raffle requests for Saint Joseph School, Little Learners Preschool, and Mule Deer Foundation (unanimous)
- Approved various city claims (unanimous)
City Commission
The City Commission approved a request to bid for a new Septage Receiving Station and authorized final payments for the 2022 Curb & Gutter Project. The board also approved 2023 liquor and wine license renewals and a volunteer Eagle Scout project for tennis court improvements.
- Approved LaBarge Park Tennis Court Improvement Project (Unanimous)
- Approved request to bid the Septage Receiving Station (Unanimous)
- Approved 2022 Curb & Gutter Project change order #1/final for $29,257.40 and final payment of $175,007.07 (Unanimous)
- Approved 2023 liquor and wine license renewals (Unanimous)
- Approved consent calendar including claims and appointment of Chance Sumner to Library Board (Unanimous)
Board of Adjustment
The Board approved a special use permit for a billboard on US Hwy 14. A request for street side setback variances at 1812 E Dakota Ave was not approved due to lack of action.
- Approved special use permit for billboard on US Hwy 14 (4-0)
- Variance request for 1812 E Dakota Ave not approved for lack of action
- Approved minutes of 10/3/22 (4-0)
Golf Board
The Golf Board will consider approval of October minutes and agenda additions, followed by staff reports from the PGA professional and superintendent on operations and maintenance, and reports from local golf leagues. No votes on specific projects or financial items are listed.
- Staff reports on course operations and maintenance by Superintendent Steiner
- Clubhouse and scheduling report by PGA professional Carin Hayn
- Reports from Hillcrest Ladies Golf Association (HLGA) and other men's golf association (OMGA)
The board approved the minutes from the October 5, 2022, meeting and the current agenda. Staff reported that City Council approved the recommended fee updates for next year. The board discussed the transition to a cloud-based point of sale system and the hiring process for a new golf manager/pro.
- Approved October 5, 2022 meeting minutes
- Approved meeting agenda
City Commission
The City Commission approved a new airport hangar lease and a $25,000 grant for a new trail. The board also closed out two major road reconstruction projects and approved an FAA grant pre-application for airport improvements.
- Approved Airport Hangar Lease #301 with Brad Janecke (Unanimous)
- Approved street closure for Parade of Lights on Nov 21 (Unanimous)
- Approved project closeout for Highland Avenue Reconstruction ($1,478,729.45) and Airport Road Reconstruction ($2,340,181.96) (Unanimous)
- Approved Brosz Engineering contract addendum for a $70,364.38 payment to the City (Unanimous)
- Approved FAA Airport Improvement Program pre-application for $1,090,000 (Unanimous)
- Accepted $25,000 DOH Health Improvement Innovation grant for a trail east of the Cemetery (Unanimous)
- Approved consent calendar including claims and new hires David Hotchkiss and Layton Hoffman (Unanimous)
Rawlins Library Board of Directors
The board approved moving the book 'Push' from the young adult to the adult section following a patron's request for reconsideration. The board tabled a decision on the meeting room policy. A reimbursement check for $822.15 was signed for the City of Pierre.
- Approved moving the book 'Push' to the adult section
- Tabled the meeting room policy
- Approved consent calendar
- Signed $822.15 reimbursement check to City of Pierre for copies and paid patrons
Arbor Board
The Board approved the previous meeting's minutes and the current agenda. Members discussed recommendations for an Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) response plan and began a review of proposed updates to the city landscape standards ordinance.
- Approved September 27, 2022 meeting minutes
- Approved proposed meeting agenda
City Commission
The City Commission approved proposals for electric, water, and wastewater rate studies and a Memorandum of Understanding for the old City Hall Redevelopment project. The Commission also rejected all bids for Electric Single Phase Transformers due to specification and timing issues.
- Approved utility rate studies with MRES for Electric ($11,000), Water ($13,500), and Wastewater ($11,500) (Unanimous)
- Approved MOU with Chapelle Investments for old City Hall Redevelopment project (Unanimous)
- Rejected all bids for Electric Single Phase Transformers (Unanimous)
- Approved consent calendar including October 18 minutes, claims, and new hires (Unanimous)
- Appointed Jay Mickelson to Library Board (Unanimous)
- Approved hiring Jamie Klein ($21.49) and Allara Walters ($23.10) as Emergency Services Communications Officers (Unanimous)
- Approved promotion of Bryanna Fernandez to Emergency Services Senior Communications Officer ($23.10) (Unanimous)
Park & Recreation Board
The Pierre Park and Recreation Board will review updates on several park projects including pickleball courts, a dog park, and Harrison Field. New business includes an Eagle Scout project for a tennis bank board and a bike trail agreement. The board will also hear program updates from the YMCA and Recreation Department.
- Pickleball court project update
- Dog park update
- Bike trail agreement
- Eagle Scout project for tennis bank board
- YMCA/Rec Dept. program updates
The board voted to keep the pickleball court location at Griffin Park, rejecting a move to LaBarge Park. They also approved an Eagle Scout project for a backboard and windscreen, and discussed updates on the dog park fence, band shelter, and other park projects.
- Approved minutes of September 15, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Motion to keep pickleball courts at Griffin Park carried (Steiner/Arbach)
- Approved Eagle Scout project for backboard and windscreen (DeMers/Steiner)
- Tabled Steamboat Park discussion to next meeting
- Tabled tennis court resurfacing to next meeting
- Adjourned meeting at 5:04 pm (Seiner/Arbach)
Golf Board
The Golf Board will meet to receive staff reports on operations and maintenance. The board is scheduled to review rate adjustments and receive reports from the HLGA and OMGA.
- Rate adjustment review
- Operations and maintenance report by Jordan Steiner
- Report from HLGA by Booth
- Report from OMGA by Conzemius
Park & Recreation Board
The board will review several ongoing projects including pickleball courts, a dog park, and band structure upgrades. The meeting also includes program updates from the YMCA/Rec Dept. and discussions on tennis court resurfacing.
- Pickleball court project
- Dog Park discussion
- Band structure upgrade
- Tennis court resurfacing
- Memorial bench for Linda Stewart
Golf Board
The Golf Board will meet at the Hillsview Clubhouse to discuss operations and maintenance. The agenda includes a review of rate adjustments and a discussion regarding step cuts around the fairway.
- Rate adjustment review
- Step cut around fairway discussion
- Operations and maintenance report by Jordan Steiner
- Reports from HLGA and OMGA
Park & Recreation Board
The board will review progress on several city projects including the pickleball court and dog park. Discussions also include irrigation and renovation updates for Steamboat Park.
- Pickleball court project update
- Dog Park discussion
- Steamboat Park irrigation and renovation update
- Tennis court resurfacing
- Griffin Field and Harrison field updates
Golf Board
The Golf Board will meet to review staff reports on clubhouse and course management. The agenda includes updates on operations, maintenance, and preparations for the Desert Classic.
- Operations and maintenance report by Jordan Steiner
- Schedule report by Carin Hayn
- HLGA report by Booth
- OMGA report by Conzemius
- Desert Classic preparations
Park & Recreation Board
The board is meeting to review updates on several park projects and discuss budget requests for 2023. The agenda includes discussions on the Downs marina and Steamboat park. Members will also review repair schedules for structures and Mateer Park.
- 2023 budget requests
- Structure inspection repair schedule
- Mateer Park repair plan
- Downs marina discussion
- Steamboat park discussion
Golf Board
The Golf Board will review maintenance reports and project list survey questions. The meeting also includes reports from HLGA and OMGA, alongside a discussion of the 2023 budget request.
- Report on operations/maintenance work by Steiner
- Survey questions regarding the project list
- Budget Request 2023
- HLGA report by Booth
- OMGA report by Conzemius
Park & Recreation Board
The board will discuss several ongoing projects including pickleball courts, a dog park, and the Mary House replacement shelter. Members will also review priority lists for new softball field lights and potential locations for corn hole.
- Pickleball court project
- Dog Park project
- Mary House replacement shelter
- Avera funding update for Mary House shelter
- New softball field lights priority list
Golf Board
The Golf Board will review staff reports regarding maintenance and scheduling. The meeting includes discussions on project list survey questions and a request for the 2023 budget.
- Report on operations/maintenance work by Steiner
- Survey questions regarding the project list
- Budget Request 2023
- Report from HLGA – Booth
- Report from OMGA – Conzemius
Park & Recreation Board
The board is meeting to discuss current projects including the outdoor pool and dog park. Members will review a 2023 project list featuring several facility upgrades and trail developments.
- Diamond Bright - Aquatic center: $202,420
- West Steamboat park bathroom and parking lot: budget reduced $250,000
- Outdoor Pool Phase 2 construction
- Causeway Trail- DOT
- Replace bathroom sports complex east side via Fema
Golf Board
The Golf Board is meeting to review staff reports and operational maintenance. The body will discuss an irrigation project update and the purchase of bag stands for the driving range.
- Irrigation project update
- Purchase of bag stands for the driving range
- Operations and maintenance report by Jordan Steiner
Park & Recreation Board
The board is meeting to receive staff updates on several ongoing infrastructure projects. Members will also discuss the placement of corn hole projects and proposals for Harrison Field and Griffin fields.
- Pickleball court project updates
- Dog Park staff update
- Mary House replacement shelter update
- Pool bid opening from March 31, 2022
- Concession Stand at Harrison Field
Golf Board
The Golf Board is meeting to receive staff reports and review ongoing operations. Members will discuss the status of the irrigation project and cart paths, as well as range accessories.
- Irrigation project update
- Cart path discussion
- Range accessories discussion
- Reports from HLGA and OMGA
Park & Recreation Board
The Park and Recreation Board will review updates on the pickleball court and the Mary House replacement shelter. Members will discuss the Steamboat Park Pavilion Project and potential locations for corn hole. The board will also address a memorial bench and scoreboard donations for the softball complex.
- Mary House replacement shelter construction and final cost
- Steamboat Park Pavilion Project discussion
- Pool bid opening scheduled for March 31, 2022
- Bankwest donation of scoreboards for the softball complex
- Dennis Ottenbacher memorial bench for softball field umpires
Golf Board
The Golf Board is meeting to review staff reports on operations and maintenance. The board will discuss the cart path project and updates regarding the course opening.
- Cart path project update
- Course opening update
- Cart fleet report
- Operations and maintenance report
Park & Recreation Board
The board will receive status updates on several ongoing projects including the pickleball courts, dog park, and fish cleaning station. Discussion includes the feasibility of the Mary House replacement shelter and the bid process for the pool.
- Pickle ball court project update
- Dog Park update
- Fish Cleaning Station update
- Mary House replacement shelter feasibility discussion
- Aquatic Center 2023 Diamond Brite project update
Park & Recreation Board
The Park and Recreation Board will review updates on the pickleball court, dog park, and Causeway Trail. The board will also discuss a request to rebuild the Steamboat Park flower bed and the design of a replacement shelter at Mary House.
- Request for support to rebuild Steamboat Park flower bed
- Discussion of sub-committee for Mary House replacement shelter design and cost
- Staff report on new Parks Operation Manual
- Briefing paper on high school Athletic Director use of softball fields
- Updates on pickleball court, dog park, and fish cleaning station projects