Pierre public meetings in 2023

Arbor Board

The Pierre Arbor Board meeting was called to order and then postponed until January 23, 2024. No decisions or discussions were held. The meeting is purely procedural.

• Meeting postponed to January 23, 2024 at Noon at City Hall

Park & Recreation Board

The Park and Recreation Board will convene to approve previous meeting minutes, hear reports from the YMCA, Recreation, and Parks departments, and discuss several park projects including an outdoor pool update, new trail update, signage at Emeline, an aquatic center mural, Steamboat Park play equipment, and a dog park bench donation.

• Outdoor pool update
• New trail update
• Signage at Emeline
• Aquatic Center mural
• Steamboat Park play equipment

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will meet to discuss and decide on a range of items, including a public hearing on a lease agreement for the Central SD Enhancement District, a request to allow alcohol at the SD Discovery Center, a grant for tennis, and several park improvements. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes, new hires, and claims.

• Public hearing on Central SD Enhancement District Lease Agreement
• Request to have alcohol at SD Discovery Center for Brookings/SDSU Day January 17, 2024
• US Tennis Association Venue Services Grant Award and Pro-Track & Tennis Contract
• Request to purchase Playground Equipment for Steamboat Park
• Resolution for Funding Application Landfill Cell #4

Historic Preservation Commission

The Pierre / Ft. Pierre Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review a financial planning document and discuss state and tribal grant information. The body will also receive updates on the Cedar Hill Cemetery and signage in Ft. Pierre.

• Review of Financial planning Document
• State/Tribal Grant Information
• Cedar Hill Cemetery Update
• Lewis & Clark Signs in Ft. Pierre
• Ft. Pierre Historic Homes Booklet

City Commission

The City Commission will conduct a regular meeting including a consent calendar and new business discussions. Items include grant awards and requests regarding electric meters and venue services.

• Public Hearing for Central SD Enhancement District Lease Agreement
• Request to purchase Electric Meters
• 2023 South Dakota Volunteer Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment Grant Award
• US Tennis Association Venue Services Grant Award and Pro-Track & Tennis Contract
• 2023 Hillsview Golf Year-end Report

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will hold public hearings on two airport leases and consider a TIF district, a runway change order, a swim team agreement, pool fees, a property transfer, a joint powers agreement, the 2023 holiday schedule, and the 2024 salary policy for several departments. The agenda includes consent items such as minutes, a new library assistant hire, an electric apprentice grade step, and claims.

• Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District #9 – Stencil Group
• Public Hearing – Airport Terminal Lease Key Lime Airlines DBA Denver Air Connection
• Public Hearing – Airport Lease Aircraft Unlimited Inc DBA Capital City Air Carrier Inc
• Airport Runway 7-25 Project – Change Order #1
• 2024 Salary Policy – Police Department, Emergency Services, Management, Commission

Board of Adjustment

The Pierre Board of Adjustment will meet to consider a variance request from Lutheran Memorial Church at 320 E Prospect Ave regarding required on-site parking. The agenda also includes routine items like call to order, roll call, and approval of minutes.

• Variance request by Lutheran Memorial Church, 320 E Prospect Ave, for required on-site parking
• Meeting held via conference phone; call 773-2295, PIN 1880
• Special accommodations notice required 24 hours prior; contact (605) 773-7341

Golf Board

The Pierre Golf Board is meeting publicly at the Hillsview Clubhouse to approve minutes and agenda additions, hear staff reports, and discuss old and new business. The main item is a review of 2024 membership form rules changes, with additional reports from golf associations and year-end reporting.

• 2024 Membership forms – Rules changes
• Report from HLGA – Hanig
• Report from OMGA – Villa
• Year-end reporting – Chad Wise

Arbor Board

The Pierre Arbor Board will meet to review old business including the Environmental Advisory Board (EAB) update and tree trimming ordinance #1860, and discuss new items such as Dutch Elm tree removal, Tree City USA designation, a request for proposals (RFP) for IRA funding, and a recommended tree list from the SDPRA conference.

• Dutch Elm tree removal discussion
• Tree trimming ordinance #1860 update
• RFP for IRA funding opportunity
• Tree City USA status review
• SDPRA conference recommended tree list

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will hold its regular meeting, including public hearings on temporary liquor licenses for two event centers and a retail liquor license for Larkspur Landing. The commission will also introduce a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District #9 for the Stencil Group, and consider consent items like a new library assistant hire and setting public hearings for airport leases.

• Introduction of TIF District #9 for Stencil Group
• Public hearing: Temporary liquor license for Escape LLC DBA Boathouse at Missouri Avenue Event Center
• Public hearing: Temporary liquor license for Larkspur LLC at Larkspur Landing Event Center
• Public hearing: Retail on/off sale malt beverage and wine licenses for Larkspur Landing Event Center
• Set public hearings for airport terminal lease with Key Lime Airlines DBA Denver Air Connection and airport lease with Aircraft Unlimited Inc DBA Capital City Air Carrier Inc

City Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding Tax Increment Financing District #9. The hearing involves the establishment of legal boundaries and approval of a project plan by petitioners Stencil Group.

• Public Hearing: Tax Increment Financing District #9 to establish legal boundaries and approve project plan (Petitioners: Stencil Group)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission is meeting to review financial planning and state and tribal grant emails. The body will discuss preservation items in Ft. Pierre, including snow fencing and signage. Members are also tracking volunteer hours required for grant compliance.

• Review of State and Tribal grant emails
• Grant information for Bike path and Van Metre Bridge
• Cedar Hill cemetery information
• Snow fence at Ft Pierre Chouteau
• Signs in Ft Pierre

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will hold its regular meeting, including public comment and a special business item on the 2024 Air Show. The consent calendar includes routine items like minutes, a personnel promotion, a raffle request, and claims. New business includes a safety training contract, change orders for the Highway 34 Water Main Loop and 2023 Curb & Gutter projects, a deer management update, and a resolution on special alcohol license rules.

• 2024 Air Show discussion
• MMUA Safety Training Contract
• Highway 34 Water Main Loop Project – Change Order #2
• 2023 Curb & Gutter Project – Change Order #1/Final
• Resolution to Establish Rules for Special Alcohol Licenses

Park & Recreation Board

The Pierre Park and Recreation Board will convene to approve minutes from September, receive reports from the YMCA, Recreation Department, and Parks Department, and discuss the 2023 project list and an outdoor pool update. The meeting includes staff updates and adjourns at 5:00 PM.

• Approval of minutes from September 21 meeting
• YMCA report by Fabel
• Recreation Department program updates by Zeller
• Parks Department report by Jensen
• Discussion of 2023 project list and outdoor pool update

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will hold a public hearing and second readings on ordinances revising sidewalk/curb construction, tree location/trimming, and an occupational tax for BID #3. They will also consider surplus property, approve routine items, and recognize the TF Riggs football team.

• Public hearing for temporary wine license for Historic Pierre Street Association Autumn Wine Walk (Nov 18)
• 2nd reading: Ordinance revision Chapter 6, Article 3 (sidewalks and curbs & gutters)
• 2nd reading: Ordinance revision Chapter 6, Article 4 (location and trimming of trees)
• 2nd reading: Ordinance for Occupational Tax for BID #3
• Request to surplus property

Rawlins Library Board of Directors

The Rawlins Municipal Library Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda and minutes, hearing public comment, and receiving reports from the librarian, statistics, finances, and the Friends group. They will also review continuing education hours and discuss the South Dakota Room policy.

• Review of South Dakota Room Policy
• Review of Continuing Education Hours
• Librarian's Report
• Financial Reports
• Public Comment

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will hear an overview of the snow removal process, hold a public hearing on an occupational tax for BID #3, and consider first readings of ordinances on sidewalk construction and tree trimming. The consent calendar includes routine items like meeting minutes, a temporary wine license, new hires, and claims.

• Public hearing on occupational tax for BID #3 and first reading of Ordinance #1858
• First reading of ordinance revising Chapter 6, Article 3 on sidewalk and curb construction
• First reading of ordinance revising Chapter 6, Article 4 on tree location and trimming
• Change Order #1 for 2023 CIPP sewer lining project
• Street closure request for Parade of Lights on November 20, 2023

Golf Board

The Pierre Golf Board meeting scheduled for November 6, 2023, was postponed until December 4, 2023. The agenda included approval of minutes, staff reports, and discussion of 2024 membership form rules changes, along with reports from the Hillsview and Oahe men's golf associations.

• Meeting postponed to December 4, 2023
• 2024 membership forms – rules changes (old business)
• Report from HLGA (Hanig)
• Report from OMGA (Villa)
• Staff reports from Clubhouse manager, Superintendent, and Director of Parks and Recreation

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will meet to consider several items, including the 2024 dental and health insurance, revisions to the personnel policy, a request to purchase an air compressor for the Water Department, a manhole lining project agreement, and an amendment to an engineering agreement. The agenda also includes a proclamation for Buddy Poppy Day and routine consent items.

• 2024 Dental & Health Insurance
• Personnel Policy Revisions to Sections 2.12, 3.1.8, 4.15, 6.1, and 10
• Request to Purchase Air Compressor – Water Department
• 2023 Manhole Lining Project Agreement
• Burns & McDonnell Engineering Agreement Amendment #8

Arbor Board

This meeting of the Pierre Arbor Board was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place.

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will meet to consider routine items and hold a public hearing on a temporary liquor license for Larkspur Landing LLC. They will also discuss an airport engineering agreement, a water department equipment purchase, and a resolution supporting financial assistance for the Stencil Group.

• Public hearing for temporary liquor license for Larkspur Landing LLC at Larkspur Landing Event Center
• Airport Engineering 5-Year Agreement
• Request to Purchase Side Dump for Water Department
• Resolution of Support for Financial Assistance for Stencil Group
• New hires: Jamie Metzler (Solid Waste Baler/Heavy Equipment Operator) and Erin Patton (Part-Time Library Assistant)

Rawlins Library Board of Directors

The Rawlins Municipal Library Board is meeting to handle routine business including consent agenda items, public comment, and reports from the librarian, statistics, finances, and the Friends group. They will also review continuing education hours and discuss a review of the circulation policy.

• Review of Circulation Policy
• Review of Continuing Education Hours
• Librarian's Report
• Financial Reports
• Public Comment

Park & Recreation Board

The Park and Recreation Board meeting scheduled for October 19, 2023, was cancelled due to the annual South Dakota Park and Recreation Association meeting. No decisions or discussions took place. The next regular meeting is set for November 16, 2023.

• Meeting cancelled for Annual South Dakota Park and Recreation Association meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for November 16, 2023 at 4:00 PM at City Hall

Business Improvement District 1

The Pierre Business Improvement District No. 1 board is meeting to adopt the agenda, approve prior meeting minutes, and receive a budget and revenue update. They will also discuss marketing updates, including a South Dakota Tourism cooperative update, visitor guide ad copy approval, and a small grant request from the Oahe Figure Skating Club, plus set 2024 meeting dates. No public facilities or marketing/events applications are pending.

• Budget and revenue update by Jim Protexter
• Visitor guide ad copy approval
• Small grant request from Oahe Figure Skating Club
• Set 2024 meeting dates (Jan 17, Apr 17, Jul 17, Oct 16)
• No public facilities or marketing/events applications

Historic Preservation Commission

The Pierre/Fort Pierre Historic Preservation Commission will meet to review State and Tribal grant emails, discuss possible grants for the bike path and Van Metre Bridge, receive an update on Cedar Hill Cemetery and QR codes/stickers, consider reordering the driving tour booklet, and elect a new president and secretary.

• Review of State and Tribal grant emails
• Discussion of possible grants for bike path and Van Metre Bridge
• Update on Cedar Hill Cemetery
• Reordering of driving tour booklet
• Election of president and secretary

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will consider awarding bids for electric distribution improvements, electric materials, and the Pawnee utilities and street rebuild, and will review a change order for the Hwy 34 water main loop project. They will also hold public hearings on temporary liquor licenses for the Pierre Area Chamber and Larkspur Landing, and handle routine consent items.

• Bid award for Electric Distribution Improvements Phase 1A
• Bid award for Furnishing Electric Materials Phase 1A
• Bid award for Pawnee Utilities and Street Rebuild
• Change Order #1 for Hwy 34 Water Main Loop Project
• Public hearing for temporary liquor license at Missouri Avenue Event Center (Oct 20)

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will hold its regular meeting, featuring a discussion on a water service line survey, a bid award for the 2023 sewer lining project, a change order for the washbay project, and an update to the 2024 fee schedule. The consent calendar includes routine items such as minutes, a public hearing date for a temporary liquor license, cemetery clean-up, and claims.

• Water Service Line Survey discussion
• Bid Award – 2023 Sewer Lining Project
• Washbay Project – Change Order #2
• 2024 Fee Schedule Update
• Public Hearing set for Oct 17, 2023 on Temporary Liquor License for Pierre Area Chamber

City Commission

The City Commission will consider routine consent items, including new hires and claims, plus unfinished business on a plat. New business includes event requests from the SD Discovery Center, an easement agreement with Wegner Auto, a fire department vehicle purchase, and an ArkStar agreement amendment.

• New hires: sewer technician Samuel Turney, police officer Gavin Hoeper-Saxton, emergency services officer Kyera Sivage
• Plat of Block 2R, Heritage Ridge 2nd Addition, Morris Inc
• Easement Agreement with Wegner Auto
• Request to purchase 2024 Ford F150 for Fire Department
• ArkStar Agreement Amendment

Arbor Board

The Pierre Arbor Board will meet to review minutes, discuss old business including the tree trimming ordinance and the Environmental Advisory Board (EAB), and take up new business on Dutch elm tree removal, Tree City USA status, and a grant opportunity from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

• Discussion of tree trimming ordinance (old business)
• Dutch elm tree removal (new business)
• Tree City USA status review
• RFP for IRA funding opportunity

City Commission

The City Commission will receive an update on the Outdoor Swimming Pool Project and consider several new business items, including event requests, a wastewater lagoon sludge cleanout, and equipment purchases. The consent calendar includes routine approvals such as minutes, a new hire, raffle requests, and a plat. A public hearing is scheduled for October 31, 2023, regarding Business Improvement District #3.

• Outdoor Swimming Pool Project Update
• Wastewater Lagoon Sludge Cleanout
• Request to Purchase Airport ARFF Truck Equipment
• Set October 31, 2023 5:45pm Public Hearing – Business Improvement District #3
• Stencil Group LLC Memorandum of Understanding

City Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a plat for Block 2R and vacating a portion of Augusta Street in the Heritage Ridge 2 Addition, submitted by Morris Inc. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a public comment period.

• Plat – Block 2R & vacating a portion of Augusta Street, Heritage Ridge 2 Addition, petitioner Morris Inc.

Rawlins Library Board of Directors

The Rawlins Municipal Library Board is meeting to handle routine business including consent agenda, public comment, and reports. The main items of discussion are reviews of three policies: a new Library Databases and Electronic Resources Policy, the Pandemic Policy, and the Media and Photography Policy.

• Review of New Policy: Library Databases and Electronic Resources Policy
• Review of Pandemic Policy
• Review of Media and Photography Policy
• Review of Continuing Education Hours

Park & Recreation Board

The Pierre Park and Recreation Board will convene to approve minutes, hear reports from the YMCA, Rec Dept., and Parks Dept., and discuss old business including the 2024 budget request and a playground at Steamboat Park. New business includes the 2023 Winter Parks Project list.

• 2024 Budget request
• Playground – Steamboat Park
• 2023 Winter Parks Project list

Historic Preservation Commission

The Pierre/Fort Pierre Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review old business including state and tribal grant emails, possible grant information for the bike path and Van Metre Bridge, Cedar Hill cemetery updates, QR code/stickers, driving tour booklet corrections, and Verendrye/Chouteau inspection. New business includes the Western History Conference. The meeting is largely procedural with updates on ongoing projects.

• Review of state and tribal grant emails
• Possible grant info for bike path and Van Metre Bridge
• Cedar Hill cemetery info update
• QR code/stickers update
• Driving tour booklet corrections and reorder

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission is meeting to handle routine business and consider authorizing bids for three infrastructure projects: the 2023 Sewer Lining Project, Electric Distribution Improvements Phase 1A, and Furnishing Electric Materials Phase 1. The agenda also includes consent items such as minutes, a new hire, a promotion, a raffle request, and claims.

• Request to Bid – 2023 Sewer Lining Project
• Request to Bid – Electric Distribution Improvements Phase 1A
• Request to Bid – Furnishing Electric Materials Phase 1
• New Hire Part-time Library Assistant – Bailey Siebrasse
• Promotion from Emergency Services Communications Officer to Senior Communications Officer – Brayden Key

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will hold its regular meeting, addressing unfinished business on a plat for Highlands Ridge and new business including a replat for Maher Subdivision, a request to buy artificial turf for the outdoor pool, surplus property, and the second reading of the 2024 budget ordinance. The consent calendar includes new hires, appointments, a raffle request, and claims. Public comment and a pledge/invocation are also scheduled.

• 2024 Budget Ordinance – 2nd Reading
• Request to purchase artificial turf for Outdoor Swimming Pool
• Plat of Lots 14A & 14B, Block 7, Highlands Ridge First Addition, Midwest Development
• Plat of Lots A7-1, A7-2, A7-3, & A8, Maher Subdivision replat
• New hires: Chad Austin (Park Maintenance), Mark Lee (Water Maintenance)

Board of Adjustment

The Pierre Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider a variance application from Ward Development for a property at 207 E. Capitol Ave. The request seeks approval for an appurtenance above the height limit. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering call to order, roll call, minutes approval, and adjournment.

• Variance application by Ward Development for 207 E. Capitol Ave
• Request for appurtenance above height limit
• Meeting held via conference phone (773-2295, PIN 1880)
• Published at approximate cost of $16.69

The Board approved a variance request from Ward Development to increase antenna height to 76 feet to avoid interference from building parapets. The board also discussed a general inquiry regarding variances without specific plans and determined such requests cannot be approved.

• Approved minutes of 7/11/23 (5-0)
• Approved antenna height variance for 207 E. Capitol Ave (5-0)

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will hold its regular meeting, covering consent items, second readings of boundary ordinances, new business including a cannabis dispensary license, and first reading of the 2024 budget ordinance. Several 2024 budget presentations are scheduled.

• Cannabis Dispensary Business License – Genesis Farms LLC, 110 W Dakota Avenue
• 2024 Budget Ordinance – 1st Reading
• Second Reading – Ordinance Revision Chapter 2, Article 1, Designating City limit boundaries
• Second Reading – Ordinance Revision Chapter 12, Article 4, Legal boundary for Ag District
• Personnel Policy Changes to Sections 5.2, 5.3, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8

The City Commission approved a cannabis dispensary license for Genesis Farms and a $125,478 emergency storm sewer contract. The board also advanced ordinances updating city boundaries and the agricultural zoning district. Various permits for a house move, parade route, and fireworks were granted.

• Approved Cannabis Dispensary License for Genesis Farms at 110 W Dakota Ave (Unanimous)
• Approved $125,478 emergency storm sewer repair contract with R&W Construction (Unanimous)
• Second reading approved for Ordinance 1855 regarding city limits and boundaries (Unanimous)
• Second reading approved for Ordinance 1856 regarding agricultural district boundaries (Unanimous)
• Approved house moving permit for 906 Marina Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved $10,640 change order for Pickleball Court Project concrete apron (Unanimous)
• Approved $14,000 cost-share agreement with PAHO for airport asphalt sealing (Unanimous)
• Approved personnel policy changes for law enforcement overtime calculations (Unanimous)

Golf Board

The meeting was called to order, but substantive business was canceled due to the September 4th holiday and the unavailability of board members. No official actions or policy decisions were recorded.

City Commission

This is a special meeting dedicated to a work session on the 2024 budget. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; it is a discussion session for the commission.

• 2024 Budget Work Session

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission is meeting to discuss several items, including an update on the outdoor swimming pool project, second readings of ordinance revisions, introductions of plats, and 2024 budget presentations from various organizations. The agenda also includes consent calendar items and personnel policy changes.

• Outdoor Swimming Pool Project Update
• Second Reading – Ordinance Revision Chapter 2, Article 1, Designating City limit boundaries
• Second Reading – Ordinance Revision Chapter 12, Article 4, Legal boundary for Ag District
• Introduction – Plat of lots 1, 2, & 3, Tract 1, Center Point Addition, Chapelle Investments LLC
• Agreement with Pierre Airport Hangar Owner LLC (PAHO) for Pavement Sealing

City Planning Commission

The Pierre Planning Commission will consider two replat requests: one for Lots 14A and 14B in Highlands Ridge First Addition, and another for Lots 1, 2, and 3 in Center Point Addition. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a public comment period.

• Replat of Lot 14R, Block 7, Highlands Ridge First Addition into Lots 14A and 14B (petitioner: Midwest Development)
• Replat of Tract 1, Center Point Addition into Lots 1, 2, and 3 (petitioner: Chapelle Investment, LLC)
• Approval of minutes from July 24, 2023 meeting
• Open public comment period per SDCL 1-25-1

The commission recommended approval for a replat to allow two townhomes in Highlands Ridge First Addition. It also recommended approval for a replat of Tract 1, Center Point Addition, to allow a bank, hotel, and apartment building.

• Approved 07/24/23 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Plat of Lots 14A & 14B, Highlands Ridge First Addition (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Replat of Lots 1, 2, & 3 of Tract 1, Center Point Addition (unanimous)

Rawlins Library Board of Directors

The Rawlins Municipal Library Board is meeting to handle routine business and consider several new policies. The board will review reports, discuss continuing education hours, and vote on formal adoption of policies regarding confidentiality of library records, displays, emergency preparedness, and personnel.

• Formal adoption of SD Codified Law 14-2-51 on confidentiality of library records
• Display policy
• Emergency preparedness policy
• Personnel policy

The Board approved a $5 flat fee for lost or damaged items to standardize replacement costs. Additionally, the Board formally adopted policies regarding library record confidentiality, displays, emergency preparedness, and personnel.

• Approved $5 flat fee for lost or damaged items
• Approved Confidentiality of Library Records Policy
• Approved Display Policy
• Approved Emergency Preparedness Policy
• Approved Personnel Policy
• Approved August 28, 2023 consent calendar and minutes

Joint Planning Commission

The Pierre and Hughes County Planning Commissions are meeting jointly to consider a replat of Lots A7-1, A7-2, A7-3, and A8 in the Maher Subdivision, submitted by Tom M. Maher and Tom P. Maher. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and an open public comment period.

• Plat review: Lots A7-1, A7-2, A7-3, & A8, Maher Subdivision replat of Lot A7 and portion of SE1/4 Section 23-111-79, Hughes County
• Approval of minutes from May 8, 2023 meeting
• Open public comment period per SDCL 1-25-1

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will hold a regular meeting with public comment, consent calendar, unfinished and new business. Key items include a public hearing on a special assessment roll for Black Hills Drive, a resolution to establish Business Improvement District #3, and first readings of ordinance revisions for city limit boundaries and agricultural district boundaries. The commission will also receive 2024 budget presentations from Missouri Shores and PAWS Animal Shelter.

• Public hearing on special assessment roll for extension of Black Hills Drive
• Resolution to establish Business Improvement District #3
• Request to purchase Trimble R12i Survey Equipment (Engineering Department)
• First reading of ordinance revisions for city limit boundaries and Ag District boundary
• 2024 budget presentations: Missouri Shores, PAWS Animal Shelter

The City Commission approved the establishment of Business Improvement District #3 and the purchase of survey equipment. The board also authorized the re-bidding of the Pawnee Utilities and Street Rebuild project and approved a special assessment roll for the Black Hills Drive Extension.

• Approved consent calendar including firefighter cadet Ciara McFarling and police sergeant promotions for Justin Harmon and Jacob Harlow (Unanimous)
• Approved request to re-bid Pawnee Utilities and Street Rebuild project (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2751 to establish boundaries and board for Business Improvement District #3 (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Trimble R12i survey equipment for $35,170.12 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2749 for Black Hills Drive Extension special assessment roll of $570,934.39 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2750 for Plat of Tract 9R, Pierre Airport Addition (Unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Ordinance 1855 (city limits) and Ordinance 1856 (agricultural district boundaries)

Arbor Board

The Pierre Arbor Board will meet to discuss old business including the Environmental Advisory Board (EAB), a tree trimming ordinance, and meeting time, as well as new business regarding Dutch Elm tree removal. The meeting includes a staff report and time for dialogue before adjournment.

• Discussion of Dutch Elm tree removal
• Review of tree trimming ordinance
• Staff report from Jay Jensen
• Old business: EAB and meeting time

The meeting was called to order, but it was determined that no quorum was present. No substantive decisions were made.

Park & Recreation Board

The Pierre Park and Recreation Board will convene to approve minutes from July, hear reports from the YMCA, Recreation Department, and Parks Department, and discuss old business including the 2024 budget request and the Steamboat Park playground. New business includes the 2023 Winter Parks Project list. The meeting is scheduled to adjourn at 5:00 PM.

• 2024 Budget request
• Playground – Steamboat Park
• 2023 Winter Parks Project list

The Board approved the installation of a play structure and zipline at Steamboat Park using Plan C. The board also reviewed the 2024 budget and upcoming recreation programs.

• Approved Steamboat Park playground Plan C including play structure and zipline ($136,000)
• Approved minutes of July 20th, 2023 meeting
• Approved August 17th, 2023 meeting agenda

City Commission

This is a special City Commission meeting convened solely as a work session to discuss the 2024 budget. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; it is a discussion item only.

• 2024 Budget Work Session

Historic Preservation Commission

The Pierre/Fort Pierre Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review grant correspondence, discuss potential grants for the bike path and Van Methe Bridge, and address updates on the QR code stickers and driving tour booklet. The agenda also includes items on Cedar Hill Cemetery and the Verendrye/Chouteau inspection.

• State and Tribal grant emails review by Kelli
• Bike path and Van Metre Bridge possible grant info
• Cedar Hill cemetery info
• Stanley County Jail sign replacement
• Verendrye/Chouteau Inspection

The Commission approved relocating future meetings to the Pierre Senior Center for a $15 fee per meeting. It also authorized grant funding for up to three members to attend the West River History Conference. The July 18, 2023, minutes were approved.

• Approved July 18, 2023, minutes (Passed)
• Approved moving future meetings to Pierre Senior Center for $15 per meeting (Passed)
• Approved SHPO grant funds for up to three members to attend West River History Conference, including $175 registration fee plus mileage, meals, and lodging (Passed)
• Scheduled December meeting for December 12, 2023 (Passed)

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including consent items, and to discuss several new items. They will consider agreements, street closures, an airport lease amendment, and a plat introduction, and will hear 2024 budget presentations from local organizations.

• DGR Agreement for Electrical Equipment Vehicle Barriers
• Street closure: Governor's Drive between Church and Broadway Ave, Aug 22-Oct 13, 6:50-7:50am for marching band practice
• Street closure: Cambridge Drive, Sept 11, 5:15-10pm for neighborhood party
• Airport Lease Amendment #1 with South Dakota Department of Agriculture
• Introduction of Plat of Tract 9R, Pierre Airport Addition

The City Commission approved a lease amendment for the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and a $34,200 agreement for electrical equipment vehicle barriers. The board also authorized two temporary street closures and a final change order for the Black Hills Drive extension project.

• Approved Missouri Shores House of Hope Memorandum of Understanding (Unanimous)
• Approved $34,200 DGR Agreement for Electrical Equipment Vehicle Barriers (Unanimous)
• Approved street closure of Governor’s Drive Aug 22–Oct 13 for marching band practice (Unanimous)
• Approved street closure of Cambridge Drive Sept 11 for HOA party (Unanimous)
• Approved airport lease amendment #1 with SD Department of Agriculture (Unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #2/Final for Black Hills Drive Extension Project, reducing price to $416,252.04 (Unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, claims, and Knights of Columbus raffle request (Unanimous)

City Commission

This is a special City Commission meeting convened solely as a work session for the 2024 budget. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda; the session is for discussion and review of the upcoming budget.

• 2024 Budget Work Session

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings on a liquor license for Raven's Roadside Tavern and a rezoning request, and will consider a new Solid Waste Household Supply Swap Program. The consent calendar includes new hires and raffle requests, while new business covers a street closure, bids, and 2024 budget presentations.

• New Solid Waste Household Supply Swap Program
• Public hearing for retail malt beverage and wine license for Jamie Werner DBA Raven's Roadside Tavern LLC at 611 S Lowell Ave
• Public hearing for rezoning/conditional use permit for Lots 1R & 2R, Cedar Heights Addition
• Street closure request for Pleasant between Euclid and Highland for The Crossing Casino Pre-Mustang Rally on August 19th
• 2024 budget presentations from Capital City Band, SD Discovery Center, Capital Area Counseling Services, and Boys & Girls Club of the Capital Area

The City Commission denied a rezoning request for Lots 1R and 2R of the Cedar Heights Addition. Other actions included approving a liquor license for Raven’s Roadside Tavern and authorizing bids for the Missouri Shores House of Hope project.

• Denied rezoning of Lots 1R and 2R, Cedar Heights Addition (Unanimous)
• Approved Retail On/Off Sale Malt Beverage and Wine License for Raven’s Roadside Tavern (Unanimous)
• Approved street closure of Pleasant Drive for pre-mustang rally on August 19 (Unanimous)
• Approved request to bid the Missouri Shores House of Hope project (Unanimous)
• Approved Request for Qualifications for the Airport Engineer (Unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Black Hills Drive Extension Final Special Assessment Roll for August 22 (Unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including new hires and claims (Unanimous)

Golf Board

The board approved the minutes from the July 10, 2023, meeting. Staff provided updates on course damage, membership increases, and irrigation leaks. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved July 10, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved agenda with no additions

City Commission

The City Commission approved the purchase of four sanitary sewer lift station generators and renewed two airport terminal leases for five-year terms. The board also approved a consent calendar including a new staff engineer hire and various claims.

• Approved purchase of four lift station generators from Ferding Electric totaling $134,113 (Unanimous)
• Approved 5-year Airport Terminal Lease renewals for Budget/Rovar and Capital Auto Rentals/Avis (Unanimous)
• Approved hire of Staff Engineer Caleb Huizenga at $40.11/hr (Unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including July 25, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Set public hearing for August 8, 2023 regarding beverage and wine licenses for Raven’s Roadside Tavern LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Lake Sharpe Bowfishing Tournament raffle request (Unanimous)
• Approved various city claims and payments (Unanimous)

Rawlins Library Board of Directors

The Rawlins Municipal Library Board is meeting to handle routine business including consent agenda, public comment, and reports. The main items of discussion are a review of the strategic plan and a review of the media, video, and photography policy.

• Review of Strategic Plan
• Review of Media, Video, and Photography Policy
• Review of Continuing Education Hours

The board approved the library's Strategic Plan and the Media, Video, and Photography policy. Financial reports were reviewed and two checks were signed for equipment and city reimbursements.

• Approved Strategic Plan
• Approved Media, Video, and Photography policy
• Approved consent calendar
• Issued check #7424 to AWE for $3,113
• Issued check #7425 to City of Pierre for $919.86

Arbor Board

The Pierre Arbor Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, receiving a staff report, and discussing old and new business. Key items include the tree trimming ordinance and adjusting the meeting time, as well as welcoming Jacob Dyer as the new Staff Forester from DANR.

• Discussion of tree trimming ordinance
• Welcome Jacob Dyer, Staff Forester – DANR
• Meeting time adjustment
• Staff report by Jay Jensen

The board approved the June 2023 meeting minutes and the July agenda. No formal actions were taken on the Emerald Ash Borer response plan or the tree trimming ordinance. Members discussed adjusting meeting times and the process for recruiting new board members.

• Approved June 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved July agenda with addition of member recruitment item

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission is holding a special meeting with a single agenda item: an executive session under SDCL 9-34-19 to discuss economic development. No other business is listed, and the meeting is expected to adjourn after the session.

• Executive session on economic development (SDCL 9-34-19)

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will hold two public hearings: one for a temporary liquor license for the Longbranch at Missouri Avenue Event Center and another to annex Airport Tracts 9 and 10. The commission will also consider a capital request for Business Improvement District #1, a resolution supporting a housing authority application, a purchase of liquid deicing fluid, a rezoning/CUP hearing, and an engineering agreement amendment.

• Public hearing: Temporary liquor license for Longbranch at Missouri Avenue Event Center (Aug 4-5, 2023)
• Public hearing: Resolution to annex Airport Tracts 9 & 10
• Business Improvement District #1 – Capital Request
• Request to Purchase Liquid Deicing Fluid
• DGR Engineering Agreement Amendment #1 – Electric Distribution Phase I Improvements

The City Commission approved a capital grant for the Ice Barn and authorized the annexation of airport tracts. The board also supported a financial assistance application for single-family housing and approved several infrastructure and equipment purchases.

• Approved $200,000 BID #1 capital grant for Ice Barn project (Unanimous)
• Approved temporary liquor license for Longbranch at Missouri Avenue Event Center for Aug 4-5 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2747 to annex Airport Tracts 9 and 10 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2748 supporting SD Housing financial assistance for single-family housing (Unanimous)
• Approved $34,144 purchase of 4,400 gallons of de-icing fluid from Cryotech (Unanimous)
• Approved DGR Engineering Agreement Amendment #1 for $332,800 for Electrical Infrastructure Project (Unanimous)
• Scheduled Aug 8 hearing for rezone and conditional use permit for Lots 1R and 2R, Cedar Heights Addition (Unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including board appointments and new hires (Unanimous)

City Planning Commission

The Pierre Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone Lots 1R & 2R in Cedar Heights Addition from Agricultural to Local Business and to grant a conditional use permit for a freight operation at 2252 US HWY 14. The commission will also consider a plat for a replat of a portion of Tract 9 and Tract 10 in the Pierre Airport Addition. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and an open public comment period.

• Public hearing: Rezone Lots 1R & 2R, Cedar Heights Addition, from Agricultural to Local Business
• Conditional use permit for freight use at 2252 US HWY 14 (petitioners: Lance R. & Amy L. Hertel)
• Plat of Tract 9R, replat of portion of Tract 9 & Tract 10, Pierre Airport Addition (petitioner: City of Pierre)

The commission unanimously recommended approval for the replat of Tract 9R to expand airport runway protection zones. A request to rezone property at 2252 US HWY 14 for a freight use and office was discussed, but no final decision was recorded in the provided text.

• Recommended approval of the Plat of Tract 9R (unanimous)

Park & Recreation Board

The Pierre Park and Recreation Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear reports from the YMCA, Recreation, and Parks departments, and discuss old and new business. Key items include an update on the band shelter, a water line project at Griffin Park, restoration of disc golf at Steamboat Park, and the 2024 budget request.

• Band shelter update
• Griffin Park water line
• Disc golf restored in Steamboat Park
• 2024 budget request

The board approved a donation flier and set a price range of $250-500 for tree sponsorships. Members discussed 2024 budget requests for a bridge replacement and play structure, as well as pool operating costs.

• Approved June 15th, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved July 20th, 2023 meeting agenda
• Approved donation flier and tree sponsorship range of $250-500

Business Improvement District 1

The Pierre Business Improvement District No. 1 board will meet to consider its proposed 2024 budget of $235,000, review applications for public facilities and marketing/events funding, and discuss eligibility for Pierre Inn & Suites. The board will also hear updates on short-term rental report modifications and marketing efforts, including a possible visitor guide ad.

• 2024 Budget Recommendations - $235,000 Proposed
• Public Facilities Applications: Oahe Hockey Association
• Marketing & Events Applications: Master's Walley Circuit RFP
• BID#1 Eligibility: Pierre Inn & Suites
• Pierre Chamber Visitor Guide Ad - $1,325?

The board approved a $200,000 grant for the Oahe Hockey Association and adopted an adjusted 2024 budget of $235,000. Several marketing investments were approved, while a request from the Masters Walleye Circuit was denied.

• Approved $200,000 grant to Oahe Hockey Association for the Ice Barn, paid in three annual installments
• Approved adjusted 2024 budget of $235,000
• Decreased SD Tourism Co-Op marketing investment from $65,000 to $40,000
• Denied Masters Walleye Circuit RFP for a spring 2023 tournament
• Approved $1,325 for Pierre Chamber Visitor Guide ad
• Approved $15,000 per year for 2023 and 2024 Sport Shows funding to Visit Pierre
• Accepted April meeting minutes

Historic Preservation Commission

The Pierre/Ft. Pierre Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and reviewing financial planning. They will discuss old business items such as state and tribal grant emails, the Ft. Pierre Chouteau bike path, possible grant info for the bike path and Van Metre Bridge, Cedar Hill cemetery information, and the Stanley County Jail sign replacement. New business includes inspections, QR code updates, webinar interest, driving tour booklet corrections, and a grant program for the U.S. semiquincentennial.

• Review of state and tribal grant emails
• Ft. Pierre Chouteau bike path discussion
• Possible grant info for bike path and Van Metre Bridge
• Cedar Hill cemetery information
• NPS Semiquincentennial Grant Program for 250th anniversary

The Commission approved the June 20, 2023, meeting minutes and agreed to seek a qualified engineer to survey the Van Metre Bridge. Members also reviewed a financial planning document and reported on a site inspection of the Verendrye Monument and Ft. Pierre Chouteau.

• Approved June 20, 2023, meeting minutes
• Agreed to have a qualified engineer survey the Van Metre Bridge for structural issues
• Agreed by consensus to provide monthly reports of Commission Member Volunteer Hours

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission is meeting to discuss an update on electric service and controlled outages, and to consider a street closure request for the Crazy Days event. The agenda also includes setting public hearings for a temporary liquor license and an airport terminal lease, along with routine consent items.

• Electric Service Update – Controlled Outages
• Street Closure Request – 400 Block Pierre Street July 29th for Historic Pierre Street Association Crazy Days Event
• Set July 25, 2023 5:45pm Public Hearing – Temporary Liquor License for Longbranch at Missouri Avenue Event Center on August 4-5, 2023
• Set August 1, 2023 5:45pm Public Hearing – Airport Terminal Lease for Budget/Rovar and Capital Auto Rentals/Avis
• Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day

The City Commission approved a request to close the 400 block of Pierre Street on July 29 for the Historic Pierre Street Association Crazy Days event and waived the $150 fee. The commission also approved a consent calendar including previous meeting minutes and two upcoming public hearings.

• Approved street closure for 400 block of Pierre Street on July 29 (Unanimous)
• Waived $150 street closure fee for Historic Pierre Street Association (Unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including July 11 minutes (Unanimous)
• Set public hearing for July 25 regarding Temporary Liquor License for Longbranch (Unanimous)
• Set public hearing for August 1 regarding Airport Terminal Lease (Unanimous)
• Approved various vendor payments including $44,112.06 for curb and gutter work (Unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission approved a resolution of intent to annex two airport tracts to extend the safety zone for Runway 7-25. The board also authorized bidding for the Pawnee Utilities and Street Rebuild Project and approved a plat for the Riverplace Addition.

• Approved Resolution 2746 (intent to annex Airport Tracts 9 & 10) and set public hearing for July 25 (Unanimous)
• Approved request to bid Pawnee Utilities and Street Rebuild Project (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2745 for the plat of Lots 23R & 24R, Riverplace Addition (Unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including personnel hires, promotions, and claims (Unanimous)
• Promoted Nick Waters to City Engineer/Planning Director at $110,731.76 (Unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Pierre Board of Adjustment will meet on July 10, 2023, to consider three variance applications for property owners seeking relief from zoning requirements. The board will vote on each request after reviewing staff reports and other attachments. The meeting is open to the public and will be held via conference phone.

• Variance for front and rear yard encroachments for a building addition at 221 W. Prospect Ave (Paul Kenefick-Aschoff)
• Variance for side yard encroachment for an accessory structure at 117 Riverside Drive (Brent Lindbloom)
• Variance for front and street side yard encroachments for a building addition at 1120 N. Euclid Ave (Tom Rounds DBA 'The Donut Shop')

The Board of Adjustment approved three separate variance applications for property encroachments. Two approvals were contingent upon the approval of related replats, while one was approved for a commercial building addition.

• Approved front and rear yard encroachment variances for 221 W. Prospect Ave contingent on replat approval (5-0)
• Approved side yard encroachment variance for accessory structure at 117 Riverside Drive contingent on City Commission replat approval (5-0)
• Approved front and street side yard encroachment variances for 'The Donut Shop' at 1120 N. Euclid Ave (5-0)
• Approved minutes from 6/12/23 (5-0)

Golf Board

The board approved the minutes from the June 12, 2023, meeting. Members discussed course rule violations, irrigation maintenance, and a behavioral issue involving a player spitting seeds on the greens.

• Approved June 12, 2023 meeting minutes

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will hold its regular meeting, including the oath of office for Mayor Steve Harding and commissioner assignments. The main business item is a change order for the Washbay Project, which will be discussed under new business. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes and claims.

• Oath of Mayor for Steve Harding
• Commissioner assignments
• Washbay Project – Change Order #1
• Approval of minutes from June 20, 2023
• Claims approval

The City Commission swore in Mayor Steve Harding for a new term and approved the consent calendar. The board also approved a value engineering change order for the Washbay project.

• Sworn in Mayor Steve Harding for 3-year term
• Approved consent calendar including June 27, 2023 minutes and claims (Unanimous)
• Approved Washbay project Change Order #1 for an $11,000 deduct (Unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission approved several infrastructure expenditures, including generators for lift stations and engineering amendments for water and wastewater projects. The board also authorized a grant application for an airport fire truck and scheduled a public hearing for airport tract annexations.

• Approved AIP Grant Application for ARFF Fire Truck for $1,005,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of generators for Ulmen, Neltom, and Thompsen Lift Stations for $26,213, $30,991, and $30,991 (Unanimous)
• Approved Burns & McDonnell Agreement Amendment #7 for $491,500 and extension to Dec 31, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved AE2S Engineering Agreement Amendment #1 for Highway 34 Water Main Loop Project for $31,545 (Unanimous)
• Approved Septage Receiving Station Change Order #1/Final for $596 (Unanimous)
• Set public hearing for July 11 at 5:45pm regarding annexation of airport tracts 9 and 10 (Unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, raffle request, and new hires (Unanimous)

Arbor Board

The Pierre Arbor Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss old business including a community forest grant tree planting, emerald ash borer (EAB), and a tree trimming ordinance. New business includes recognition of member Rollie Isaacson's retirement. The meeting includes a staff report and public dialogue.

• Discussion of tree trimming ordinance
• Community forest grant tree planting from May 17, 2023
• Emerald ash borer (EAB) update
• Recognition of Rollie Isaacson's retirement
• Appreciation for a bench from Kerry Dilley

The board approved the April 2023 meeting minutes and the current agenda. No formal actions were taken on old business items, including the EAB response plan and the tree trimming ordinance. Member Rollie Isaacson retired from the board.

• Approved April 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved meeting agenda
• Deferred Secretary election to a future meeting
• Accepted retirement of board member Rollie Isaacson

City Planning Commission

The Pierre Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the City of Pierre's petition to annex Airport Tracts 9 and 10 in Section 30, and will consider a plat for Lots 23R and 24R in the Riverplace Addition. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and an open public comment period.

• Public hearing on annexation of Airport Tracts 9 & 10, Section 30, Hughes County
• Plat review for Lots 23R & 24R, Riverplace Addition (petitioners: Brent Lindbloom & Travis Shaffer)
• Approval of minutes from May 22, 2023 meeting

The commission recommended approval for the annexation of two airport tracts to expand runway protection zones. It also recommended approval for a replat of two residential lots in the Riverplace Addition to resolve a driveway encroachment.

• Approved 05/22/23 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Petition to Annex Airport Tracts 9 & 10 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Plat of Lots 23R & 24R Riverplace Addition (unanimous)

Rawlins Library Board of Directors

The Rawlins Municipal Library Board is meeting to handle routine business, including consent items, reports, and public comment. The main items of discussion are a two-sentence revision to the Collection Development Policy and reviews of the Storytime and Program policies.

• Two-sentence revision to Collection Development Policy
• Review of Storytime Policy
• Review of Program Policy
• Review of Continuing Education Hours

The Board approved a revised Request for Reconsideration form and replaced the Storytime Policy with a broader Program Policy. The Board also authorized the acquisition of a debit card for purchasing books using earmarked donation funds.

• Approved consent calendar
• Approved acquisition of a debit card for the library checking account
• Approved revision to Request for Reconsideration form policy
• Approved withdrawal of Storytime Policy and adoption of Program Policy

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss a new State Historic Preservation Office grant of $18,349 for the period June 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024, along with old business including Turtle Effigy cleanup, state and tribal grant emails, and potential grants for the Ft. Pierre Chouteau bike path and Van Metre Bridge. New business also includes inspection of Verendrye/Chouteau sites, QR code updates, Cedar Hill cemetery information, driving tour booklet corrections, sign vandalism, and genealogy inquiries.

• New SHPO grant of $18,349.00 for June 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024
• Turtle Effigy cleanup
• Ft. Pierre Chouteau bike path and Van Metre Bridge possible grant info
• Verendrye/Chouteau inspection
• Cedar Hill cemetery information

The Commission approved spending for the replacement of deteriorated QR codes and a fire-damaged sign at the Ft. Pierre Historic Jail. Members also discussed the potential for a structural survey of the Van Metre Bridge and the installation of a digital display at the Pierre Chamber of Commerce.

• Approved up to $50.00 from SHPO grant to replace approximately 24 QR codes
• Approved up to $300.00 from Budget Expense Category #423 to replace Ft. Pierre Historic Jail sign
• Approved May 16, 2023, Commission Minutes

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will meet to handle routine business, including new hires and claims, and will receive an update on the Missouri River Bridge Project. They will also consider awarding a bid for an ARFF fire truck and applying for an airport grant to fund it, plus discuss office closing and personnel matters.

• Bid Award – ARFF Fire Truck
• Airport AIP Grant Application for ARFF Fire Truck
• Missouri River Bridge Project Update
• New Hires: Cody Ryckman (Park Dept) and Callie Whidby (Emergency Services)
• Office Closing Monday July 3, 2023 Administrative Leave

The City Commission awarded two bid schedules to Oshkosh Airport Products for an airport ARFF truck and rejected a third. The board also approved a city office closure for July 3 and denied an employee disciplinary appeal.

• Approved ARFF Truck bid schedules 1 ($922,918) and 2 ($13,890) to Oshkosh Airport Products (Unanimous)
• Rejected ARFF Truck bid schedule 3 ($20,381) (Unanimous)
• Approved closing City Offices on Monday, July 3, with administrative leave for employees (Unanimous)
• Denied appeal of employee disciplinary action (3-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved consent calendar including new hires Cody Ryckman ($23.10) and Callie Whidby ($22.08) (Unanimous)
• Approved seasonal wage adjustments for Brady Getz ($18) and Spencer Kelley ($18.75) (Unanimous)

Park & Recreation Board

The Pierre Park and Recreation Board will convene to approve minutes from May 18, hear reports from the YMCA, Rec Department, and Parks Department, and discuss old business including the 2024 project list, Oahe Days, Capitol Creek bridge replacement, and LaBarge tennis courts. New business items include Harrison Field, B&G Club safety net, a corn hole court, playground equipment at multiple sites, aquatic center tile, and a dock at Down Marina.

• 2024 project list
• Capitol Creek bridge replacement
• LaBarge tennis courts
• Harrison Field
• Aquatic center tile

The board approved the minutes from the May 18, 2023 meeting. Members discussed various park maintenance projects, including the Capitol Creek Bridge replacement and Aquatic Center repairs, though no new contracts were awarded.

• Approved May 18th, 2023 meeting minutes
• Tabled decision on thank-you plaque for Andy Paige

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission is holding a special meeting solely to enter an executive session to discuss personnel issues under SDCL 1-25-2(1). No other business is listed on the agenda, and the meeting is expected to adjourn after the session.

• Executive session for personnel issues (SDCL 1-25-2(1))

City Commission

The City Commission approved the consent calendar, which included the June 6, 2023 meeting minutes, a seasonal Park Department hire, and a series of claims. Mayor Harding provided an update on the USS Pierre ship building progress.

• Approved June 6, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved seasonal Park Department hire of Deegan Houska at $17 (Unanimous)
• Approved various claims including $73,055.07 for Anderson Contractors Inc. curb & gutter (Unanimous)
• Approved $24,665.00 claim for R & W Construction LLC Harrison concession & sidewalk (Unanimous)
• Approved $13,833.33 subsidy for American Medical Response (Unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Pierre Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider a variance request from Jodi Pease for an over-height fence on a corner lot at 600 S Washington Ave. The meeting will be held via conference phone. The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of minutes.

• Variance request by Jodi Pease for over-height fence at 600 S Washington Ave
• Meeting held via conference phone (773-2295, PIN 1880)
• Published notice cost $20.24

The Board of Adjustment approved a request for an over-height fence in a street side yard at 600 S. Washington Ave. The board also approved the minutes from the May 15, 2023, meeting.

• Approved minutes of 5/15/23 (4-0)
• Approved over-height fence variance for Jodi Pease at 600 S. Washington Ave (4-0)

Golf Board

The Golf Board will consider approving minutes from May 1, 2023, and any agenda additions. Staff reports from the clubhouse manager, superintendent, and director will be presented. Old business includes updates on maintenance, clubhouse operations, and golf cart accessories. New business covers reports from local golf associations, range and chipping green operations, tournament operations, and the Desert Classic event.

• Golf cart accessories update: club and ball washer installation
• Range operations discussion
• Chipping greens discussion
• Tournament operations discussion
• Desert Classic event update

The board approved the minutes from the May 1, 2023, meeting. Staff provided updates on course maintenance, tournament operations, and range scheduling. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved May 1, 2023, meeting minutes
• Approved agenda with no additions
• Rescheduled July 3 board meeting to July 10, 2023

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for 1908 N Garfield, and consider several new business items including a street closure request, a water main replacement, an engineering agreement, a resolution to dissolve Tax Increment Financing District #4 (Shooting Star), and adoption of a city purchasing policy. The consent calendar includes routine items such as minutes, raffle requests, new hires, and claims.

• Public hearing for conditional use permit at 1908 N Garfield (CAM Rentals)
• Street/intersection closure for Militiamen Poker Run on July 15
• Griffin Park water main replacement
• Brosz Engineering construction oversight agreement for Washbay Project
• Resolution dissolving Tax Increment Financing District #4 (Shooting Star)

The City Commission approved contracts for the Griffin Park Water Main and Washbay Project construction administration. The board also dissolved Tax Increment Financing District #4 and adopted a formal City Purchasing policy.

• Approved Griffin Park Water Main project contract with Sharpe Enterprises for $59,607 (Unanimous)
• Approved Brosz Engineering Agreement for Washbay Project construction administration for $143,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for CAM Rentals at 1908 Garfield Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2743 to dissolve Tax Increment Financing District #4 (Unanimous)
• Approved City Purchasing Policy as presented (Unanimous)
• Approved street/intersection closure of Poplar and Sioux Avenue for July 15 militiamen poker run (Unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including new hires and various claims (Unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission approved a $42,184.38 project for railroad crossing improvements at Central and Poplar. The board also approved the sale of 106 Eagle Drive and two street closures for community events.

• Approved Railroad Crossing Improvement Project for $42,184.38 (Unanimous)
• Approved sale of 106 Eagle Drive to American Contracting and Consulting for $35,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved street closure of Sioux Avenue from Washington to Jefferson on June 10 (Unanimous)
• Approved alcohol consumption in the Sioux Avenue closure area on June 10 (Unanimous)
• Approved street closure of Church Street from Nicolette to Jefferson on August 12 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2744 regarding Tax Exempt Bond for Oahe YMCA (Unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including new hires and various claims (Unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission approved a development agreement and a sales tax rebate agreement with Chapelle Investments for the old City Hall property. The board also authorized the purchase of a Spoil Vac and approved several street paving and dewatering contract adjustments.

• Approved Resolution 2741 to replat lots 21A and 21B, Camelot Addition (Unanimous)
• Approved Development Agreement with Chapelle Investments for old City Hall property (Unanimous)
• Approved Sales Tax Rebate Agreement for old City Hall development (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Vermeer High Plains Spoil Vac for $169,665.47 (Unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Street Paving Change Order #3/Final for a reduction of $13,234.26 (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Street Paving Change Order #1 for an additional $60,287 (Unanimous)
• Approved Mersino Dewatering Agreement amendment for up to $33,850 (Unanimous)
• Scheduled June 6 public hearing for 1908 N Garfield Conditional Use Permit (Unanimous)

Arbor Board

The Pierre Arbor Board will review minutes from April, hear a staff report, recap the Arbor Day event, and discuss the Go Green and Clean update. New business includes a community forest grant tree planting on May 17, 2023, and recognition of Tree City USA's 40-year anniversary.

• Community forest grant tree planting on May 17, 2023
• Tree City USA 40-year milestone
• Arbor Day event recap
• Go Green and Clean update

City Planning Commission

The Pierre Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting and hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit request by Cam Rentals, LLC for property at 1908 N. Garfield Avenue. The agenda also includes old/new business and an open public comment period. No other substantive items are listed.

• Public hearing on conditional use permit for 1908 N. Garfield Avenue (petitioner: Cam Rentals, LLC)
• Approval of minutes from May 8, 2023 meeting
• Open public comment period per SDCL 1-25-1

The Commission recommended approval of a conditional use permit for Cam Rentals, LLC to renovate a building at 1908 N. Garfield Avenue. The proposal includes adding a fitness gym and a wedding/event venue to the existing industrial property. The Commission also approved the minutes from the May 8, 2023 meeting.

• Approved May 8, 2023 meeting minutes with one correction (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for 1908 N. Garfield Avenue (unanimous)

Park & Recreation Board

The Park and Recreation Board will discuss old business including the 2024 project list, and new business covering a memorial bench installation, a cemetery multi-purpose trail preview, park bathroom floor improvements, and Oahe Days. Reports will be given by the YMCA, Recreation Department, and Parks Department. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and the agenda.

• 2024 project list review
• Memorial bench installation
• Cemetery multi-purpose trail preview
• Park bathroom floor improvements
• Oahe Days discussion

The board approved the minutes from the April 20, 2023 meeting and the May 18, 2023 agenda. The meeting consisted primarily of departmental reports and discussions regarding park infrastructure and grants. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved April 20, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved May 18, 2023 agenda

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including a proclamation for National Police Week, several new hires and a promotion, and a second reading of a 2023 budget supplement for the Washbay project. The agenda also includes a plat approval for a replat of Center Point Addition. Most items are consent calendar or procedural.

• Proclamation for National Police Week and National Peace Officer’s Memorial Day
• New hires: Torry Zeller (Recreation Superintendent), Spencer Letellier (Park Seasonal), Blake Wagner (Electric Temporary Groundworker), Madison Swenson (Recreation Seasonal), Nick Schultz (Park Crew Leader), Adam Ankrum (Street Seasonal)
• Promotion: Dusty Pelle from Police Sergeant to Police Captain
• Plat of Tract 1 Replat of Center Point Addition, Chapelle Investments LLC
• 2023 Budget Supplement for Washbay Project – 2nd Reading

The City Commission approved a plat for Chapelle Investments LLC to consolidate parcels for a new hotel, apartment building, and retail space. The board also approved a budget supplement for the Washbay Project and a series of personnel hires and claims.

• Approved Resolution 2742 for the Plat of Tract 1 of Center Point Addition (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1854 budget supplement for the Washbay Project (Unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes from May 9, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved new hire Torry Zeller, Recreation Department Superintendent at $32.39 (Unanimous)
• Approved new hire Spencer Letellier, Park Department Seasonal at $17 (Unanimous)
• Approved new hire Blake Wagner, Electric Department Temporary Groundworker at $27 (Unanimous)
• Approved new hire Madison Swenson, Recreation Seasonal at $16 (Unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Dusty Pelle to Police Captain at $40.11 (Unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Pierre/Fort Pierre Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to approve minutes, review a financial planning document, and discuss old and new business. Old business includes approving an invoice and MOU for the Ft. Pierre Chouteau and Verendrye Monument, reviewing state and tribal grant emails, cleaning up the Turtle Effigy, and discussing bike path projects and grant possibilities. New business includes the West River History Conference and QR code/sticker updates.

• Ft. Pierre Chouteau and Verendrye Monument invoice approval / MOU
• State and Tribal grant emails review
• Turtle Effigy clean up
• Bike path and Van Metre Bridge possible grant info
• West River History Conference October 5-6, 2023 in Lead, SD

The Commission approved payment for a replacement sign in downtown Ft. Pierre. Members also decided to delay payment for a June 15 presentation to the next grant cycle, resulting in a $764.38 reversion to SHPO.

• Approved $200.98 payment to M&R Signs for Meat Market sign replacement and installation
• Approved April 18, 2023, minutes as corrected
• Decided to pay Brad Tennant for June 15 presentation in June 2023 using the next SHPO grant cycle
• Confirmed $764.38 will revert to SHPO from the current grant period

Board of Adjustment

The Pierre Board of Adjustment will consider two variance requests for encroachments into required yard setbacks on corner lots. The first is for a multi-family property at 424 W. Capitol Ave, and the second is for a one-family property at 1922 E. Park St. The meeting will be held via conference phone.

• Variance request by Brock Wallman and Matt Northrup for 424 W. Capitol Ave (rear yard setback, Multi-Family district)
• Variance request by Rock and Tonya Kierstead for 1922 E. Park St (side yard setback, One-Family C district)
• Meeting held via teleconference (phone 773-2295, PIN 1880)
• Notice published at cost of $24.50

The Board approved a variance for a duplex encroachment into a rear yard setback and a side yard setback variance for a mobile home property. Both requests were passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved rear yard setback encroachment for duplex at 424 W. Capitol Ave (5-0)
• Approved side yard setback encroachment for 1922 E. Park St with conditions (5-0)
• Approved minutes of 5/1/23 (5-0)

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will hold a public hearing on a temporary alcohol license for Oahe Days, receive updates on the outdoor pool project, and consider awarding a bid for the washbay project. They will also introduce two plats, authorize bidding for an airport fire truck, and review a lease agreement with Capital Auto Rental.

• Public hearing: Oahe Days temporary alcohol license, June 15-18, 2023, Steamboat Park
• Bid award: Washbay Project
• Introduction of Plat of Lot 21 Replat of Camelot Addition (Gary & Patricia Heintz)
• Introduction of Plat of Tract 1 Replat of Center Point Addition (Chapelle Investments LLC)
• Airport Terminal Lease Agreement with Capital Auto Rental (Avis)

The City Commission approved a $2.2 million bid for the Washbay Project and authorized the purchase of a new Airport ARFF Truck. The board also approved a 10-year airport terminal lease with Capital Auto Rental and a temporary alcohol license for Oahe Days.

• Approved Washbay Project bid award to Sharpe Enterprises for $2,200,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved request to bid an Airport ARFF Truck (Unanimous)
• Approved 10-year airport terminal lease with Capital Auto Rental (AVIS) (Unanimous)
• Approved Oahe Days Temporary Alcohol License for June 15-18 (Unanimous)
• Approved Oahe Days request items including street closures and beer garden (Unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including nine new hires and various claims (Unanimous)
• First reading of Ordinance 1854 for Washbay Project budget supplement completed

City Planning Commission

The Pierre Planning Commission will consider approval of a plat for Tract 1 of Center Point Addition, submitted by Chapelle Investments, LLC. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and an open public comment period.

• Plat review for Tract 1 of Center Point Addition by Chapelle Investments, LLC

The Commission recommended approval of a replat for Tract 1 of Center Point Addition to consolidate parcels and establish utility easements and access. The board also discussed filling a vacant commission seat created by Emeline Hoblick's appointment as City Planner.

• Approved 3/27/23 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of plat for Tract 1 of Center Point Addition (unanimous)

Joint Planning Commission

The Joint Planning Commission recommended approval of a request to subdivide Lot 21 in the Camelot Addition into two smaller lots. The proposal creates Lots 21A and 21B, measuring 2.47 and 2.51 acres respectively.

• Approved May 8, 2023 Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 27, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Plat of Lots 21A & 21B, Replat of Lot 21, Camelot Addition (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will hold public hearings on an airport lease for Kroeplin Air and a malt beverage license for Zap Baseball at Hyde Stadium, and will consider a bid award for the Hwy 34 Water Main Loop Project. New business includes contracts for asphalt testing and paving oversight with Aaron Swan, an update on the Septage Receiving Station, and a 2023 fee schedule update for septage/liquid waste charges. The commission will also review a letter of commitment for the Electric Department SCADA Project, a budget supplement for library program donations, 2023-2024 malt beverage license renewals, and the 2022 Annual Financial Report.

• Public hearing: Airport Lease Kroeplin Air
• Public hearing: Malt Beverage License for Zap Baseball at Hyde Stadium
• Bid Award: Hwy 34 Water Main Loop Project
• Contracts: Aaron Swan Asphalt Testing and Paving Oversight
• 2023 Fee Schedule Update: Septage/liquid waste charges

The commission unanimously awarded a $3,065,634 contract to Morris Inc for the Highway 34 Water Main Loop Project, which replaces aging infrastructure and improves reliability. They also approved a new fee schedule for liquid waste disposal at $0.04 per pound plus $5 per load, effective June 1, 2023, and approved a temporary airport lease for Kroeplin Air. Several other items were approved, including a SCADA project commitment letter, a malt beverage license for Zap Baseball, and budget supplements.

• Awarded $3,065,634 Highway 34 Water Main Loop contract to Morris Inc (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2740 adopting new liquid waste disposal fee of $0.04/pound + $5/load (unanimous)
• Approved Aaron Swan contracts for asphalt testing ($24,825) and paving oversight (up to $26,850) (unanimous)
• Approved commitment letter for Electric SCADA project (unanimous)
• Approved Kroeplin Air temporary airport lease for $1,441.02 through Sept 15 (unanimous)
• Approved Retail On/Off Sale Malt Beverage License for Zap Baseball at Hyde Stadium (unanimous)
• Approved MOU limiting alcohol sales to Zap Baseball games only (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 1853 supplementing 2023 Library budget by $2,175 (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment denied a request for a variance to allow an encroachment into a required street side yard setback on a light industrial lot. The request was intended to facilitate a residential addition, supply room, and narcotic room for an ambulance service.

• Approved minutes of 1/9/23 (5-0)
• Denied variance request for encroachment into street side yard setback at 1725 E Dakota Ave (5-0)

Golf Board

The Pierre Golf Board will convene to approve the April minutes, hear staff reports on clubhouse and course maintenance, and receive updates from local golf leagues. The meeting is open to the public and includes time for dialogue.

• Approval of April 3, 2023 meeting minutes
• Staff reports from clubhouse manager Chad Wise and Superintendent Jordan Steiner
• Operations and maintenance report by Steiner
• Reports from HLGA (Hanig) and OMGA (Conzemius)

The board approved the minutes from the April 3, 2023 meeting. Staff provided updates on the new point-of-sale system, irrigation, and course maintenance. The board discussed potential changes to hole #7 and the nursery green.

• Approved April 3, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved agenda with no additions
• Rescheduled next meeting to June 12, 2023

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will hold public hearings on transferring liquor and malt beverage licenses to Dakotamart and Dakotamart Gas, and on a temporary malt beverage license for the Lake Sharpe Showdown Fishing Tournament. The commission will also consider an airport lease with Dakota Pro-Air, a process change for temporary water service during construction, and budget supplements for the library and police department.

• Public hearing on package off-sale liquor license transfer and retail on-off sale malt beverage license transfer to Dakotamart and Dakotamart Gas
• Public hearing on temporary malt beverage license for Pierre Area Chamber at Lake Sharpe Showdown Fishing Tournament
• Airport lease with Dakota Pro-Air 2023
• 2023 Budget Supplement for Police Department – 2nd Reading
• 2023 Budget Supplement for Library Program Donations – 1st Reading

The City Commission approved a supplemental appropriation for police vehicles and several business license transfers. The board also authorized event requests for the Lake Sharpe Showdown and a short-term airport lease.

• Approved $100,000 appropriation for two police vehicles (Unanimous)
• Approved Plat of Lot 1R, Block 2, Farm Island View Estates (Unanimous)
• Approved Package Off-Sale Liquor License transfer from Dakotamart Inc to Dakotamart (Unanimous)
• Approved Retail On/Off Sale Malt Beverage License transfer from Dakotamart Inc to Dakotamart (Unanimous)
• Approved temporary Malt Beverage License for Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce (Unanimous)
• Approved Lake Sharpe Showdown request for amphitheatre and parking lot closures (Unanimous)
• Approved short-term airport lease with Dakota Pro Air for $514.64 (Unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including three new hires and claims (Unanimous)

Arbor Board

The Pierre Arbor Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, receiving a staff report, and discussing old and new business. Key items include updates on the Arbor Day event, the Go Green and Clean initiative, a community forest grant, Dutch elm disease, and curb and gutter tree issues. The meeting is scheduled for 12:00 PM at City Hall and is expected to adjourn at 1:00 PM.

• Arbor Day event update
• Go Green and Clean update
• Community forest grant – Arbor Day proclamation
• Dutch elm tree update
• Curb and gutter tree update

The board approved the previous meeting's minutes and the current agenda. No formal actions were taken on old or new business items, including officer elections and the Arbor Day event.

• Approved March 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved April 2023 agenda
• Deferred Secretary position election to a future meeting

Rawlins Library Board of Directors

The Rawlins Municipal Library Board is meeting to discuss routine reports and consider updates to the Library Gift Policy and the Library Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Policy. The agenda also includes a review of continuing education hours and public comment. No major decisions or financial actions are listed.

• Review of Library Gift Policy
• Review of Library Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Policy
• Review of Continuing Education Hours
• Librarian's Report
• Statistical Reports

The board approved the gift policy as written and the interlibrary loan (ILL) policy with specific revisions. The board also reviewed financial reports and staff training plans for the State Library's Branch Out event.

• Approved consent calendar
• Approved gift policy as written
• Approved ILL policy with revisions to terminology and formatting

Park & Recreation Board

The Pierre Park and Recreation Board will convene to approve minutes from March 16, hear reports from the YMCA, Rec Dept., and Parks Dept., and discuss project updates including the band shelter, Harrison field, Devine corn hole, and the aquatic center. The meeting includes old business planning discussion and new business project updates.

• Project update – band shelter, Harrison field, Devine corn hole, and aquatic center
• Reports from YMCA, Rec Dept. (program updates), and Parks Dept.
• Old business planning discussion
• Approval of minutes from March 16 meeting

The board approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes. Members discussed several proposed 2024 projects, including a $71,310 sports floor for the Boys and Girls Club, Steamboat Park improvements, and tennis court resurfacing at LaBarge Park.

• Approved March 16th, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved meeting agenda

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will hold its regular meeting with public comment, special business on Essential Air Service, and a consent calendar of new hires and public hearing dates. New business includes purchasing a surplus dump truck, selling a city property, buying two police vehicles, and first readings of 2023 budget supplements for the police department and E911 radio replacement, plus personnel policy changes.

• Request to Purchase State Surplus Dump Truck - Wastewater
• Request to Surplus and sell by sealed Bid – 106 Eagle Drive
• Request to Purchase 2 Police Vehicles
• 2023 Budget Supplement for Police Department – 1st Reading
• 2023 Budget Supplement – E911 Insurance Proceeds for Radio Replacement

The City Commission approved the purchase of two police patrol vehicles and a dump truck for the Wastewater Department. The board also authorized the sale of city property at 106 Eagle Drive and approved several personnel policy updates.

• Approved purchase of 2 police patrol vehicles from Beck Motors for $42,176 each (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2006 Sterling dump truck from State Surplus for $30,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved surplus and sealed bid sale of property at 106 Eagle Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved $72,600 automatic budget supplement for E911 Fund insurance proceeds (Unanimous)
• Approved personnel policy changes to sections 4.14, 2.24, 2.45, 6.5, 1.1 and 7.9 (Unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including multiple new hires and claims (Unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Ordinance 1852 to supplement 2023 budget by $100,000 for police vehicles
• Set public hearings for April 25, 2023, regarding liquor and malt beverage licenses

Historic Preservation Commission

The Pierre/Ft. Pierre Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to approve minutes, review a financial planning document, and discuss old and new business. Old business includes approving an invoice for the Ft. Pierre Chouteau and Verendrye Monument, reviewing state and tribal grant emails, and discussing bike path and Van Metre Bridge grant possibilities. New business covers the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trails Committee and a Turtle Effigy clean up.

• Ft. Pierre Chouteau and Verendrye Monument invoice approval / MOU
• Display holders: 6.5" W, $61.62 total, $4.49 each plus shipping
• Bike path and Van Metre Bridge possible grant info
• SHPO History Conference April 21-22, 2023 at Ramkota Pierre, cost $135-$145
• Turtle Effigy clean up

The Commission approved a five-year extension of a maintenance agreement for the Verendrye Monument and Ft. Pierre Chouteau. Members also approved several payments for maintenance, website hosting, and a speaker honorarium.

• Approved $7,000 payment to City of Ft. Pierre for maintenance at Verendrye Monument and Ft. Pierre Chouteau
• Approved extending the Verendrye Monument/Ft. Pierre Chouteau maintenance agreement until May 1, 2028
• Approved $444 payment to Factor 360 for website hosting/maintenance
• Approved $600 additional honorarium for Brad Tenant's June 15, 2023 presentation
• Approved March 21, 2023 meeting minutes as corrected

Business Improvement District 1

The Pierre Business Improvement District No. 1 board met to review its budget and revenue status. The agenda included applications for marketing and events support for the Horse Nations Indian Relay and the South Dakota Senior Games. The board also discussed the renewal of a SimpleView hotel booking contract and updated 2023 meeting dates.

• Budget and Revenue Update presented by Jim Protexter
• Marketing application for Horse Nations Indian Relay by Calvin Ghostbear
• Marketing application for South Dakota Senior Games by Kelcy Nash
• SimpleView hotel booking contract renewal for $3,000
• 2023 meeting dates set for July 19 and October 18

The board approved funding for the Horse Nations Indian Relay and the South Dakota Senior Games. It also authorized a contract renewal for hotel booking automation and increased its investment in the SD Tourism Coop shoulder season program.

• Awarded $10,000 to Horse Nations Indian Relay (Motion carried)
• Awarded $10,000 per year for 2023 and 2024 to South Dakota Senior Games (Motion carried)
• Approved $3,000 SimpleView hotel booking automation contract renewal (Motion carried)
• Increased co-op shoulder investment to $65,000 for SD Tourism Coop (Motion carried)
• Adopted agenda (Motion carried)
• Accepted January meeting minutes (Motion carried)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a public hearing on a lease for Pierre Acreage and Outlots to Sharpe Enterprises, and will also discuss updates on golf cart and Go Green campaigns, plus two plat approvals. Several seasonal hires and firefighter applications are on the consent calendar.

• Public hearing on lease for Pierre Acreage and Outlots to Sharpe Enterprises
• Plat Block 1R, Heritage Ridge 2nd Addition (Morris Inc/John Morris)
• Joint plat of Lot 1R, Block 2, Farm Island View Estates (Kyle & Jori Glodt)
• New seasonal hires in Cemetery, Park, Golf, Water, and Street departments
• New firefighter applications from Kane Kortum and Dalton Sack

The City Commission approved a land lease for Sharpe Enterprises and a $228,795 lease with EZ-Go for golf carts after the previous vendor failed to deliver. The commission also approved a plat for the new Missouri Shores Domestic Violence Shelter.

• Approved land lease for Pierre Acreage and Outlots to Sharpe Enterprises (Unanimous)
• Approved $228,795 golf cart lease with EZ-Go (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2738 for the plat of Block 1R, Heritage Ridge 2nd Addition for Missouri Shores Domestic Violence Shelter (Unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including seasonal hires and various claims (Unanimous)
• Approved agenda as posted (Unanimous)

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, seasonal hires, and claims. They will also discuss a golf cart lease update, consider a plat for Heritage Ridge, and introduce a joint plat for Farm Island View Estates. A public hearing is set for a lease with Sharpe Enterprises.

• New hires: Cemetery seasonal Aaron Schone; Park seasonal Tate Nesladek, Cody Ryckman
• Public hearing April 11, 2023, 5:45pm for lease of Pierre Acreage and Outlots to Sharpe Enterprises
• Golf Cart Lease Update
• Plat Block 1R, Heritage Ridge 2nd Addition, Morris Inc/John Morris
• Introduction to Joint Plat of Lot 1R, Block 2, Farm Island View Estates, Kyle & Jori Glodt

Golf Board

The Pierre Golf Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear staff reports, and discuss old and new business, including operations, the new clubhouse manager, and reports from local golf associations. The meeting is open to the public.

• Approval of March 13, 2023 meeting minutes
• Staff reports from clubhouse manager Chad Wise, Superintendent Jordan Steiner, and Director Bryan Tipton
• Report on operations and maintenance work by Steiner
• Discussion of clubhouse tables and chairs
• Reports from HLGA (Hanig) and OMGA (Conzemius)

The board approved a motion to suggest that the commission pursue a liquor license. Additionally, the board voided a contract with Yamaha due to delivery failures and price increases, opting instead for a lease with EZGO for 50 gas carts.

• Approved motion to suggest the commission pursue a liquor license
• Voided Yamaha golf cart contract due to $40,000 price increase and delivery failure
• Selected EZGO for lease of (50) 2023 RXV gas carts
• Denied request to purchase clubhouse tables and chairs
• Approved March 13, 2023 meeting minutes

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will consider a change order for the Drinking Water Treatment Plant and a request to bid the Hwy 34 Water Main Loop Project. The consent calendar includes routine approvals such as meeting minutes, appointments, seasonal hires, a promotion, and claims. No unfinished business is listed.

• Drinking Water Treatment Plant - Change Order #1
• Request to Bid – Hwy 34 Water Main Loop Project
• Appointment to Hughes County Consolidated Equalization Board – Blake Barringer
• New seasonal hires for Cemetery, Golf, Street, and Park departments
• Promotion of Sydney Larson to Library Assistant

The City Commission approved a time extension for the Water Treatment Plant project and authorized bidding for a new water main loop. The board also approved the consent calendar, including several seasonal hires and various claims.

• Approved Water Treatment Plant change order #1 to extend final completion date to 6/16/2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved request to bid the Highway 34 Water Main Loop Project (Unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including March 21, 2023 minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Blake Barringer to Hughes County Consolidated Equalization Board (Unanimous)
• Approved seasonal hires for Cemetery, Golf, Street, and Park departments (Unanimous)
• Approved various city claims (Unanimous)

Arbor Board

The Pierre Arbor Board will meet to discuss old business including an Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) response plan and a tree trimming ordinance, as well as new business such as Arbor Day event planning and a State Champion Russian olive tree. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and welcome of a new member.

• EAB response plan discussion
• Tree trimming ordinance discussion
• Arbor Day event planning
• State Champion Russian olive tree discussion

The board approved the February 2023 minutes and the current agenda. Adam Kulesa volunteered to serve as the new chairman, while Rollie Isaacson remains Vice Chair. No formal actions were taken on old or new business items.

• Approved February 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved meeting agenda
• Appointed Adam Kulesa as Board Chairman
• Retained Rollie Isaacson as Vice Chair
• Tabled election of board secretary

City Planning Commission

The Pierre Planning Commission will consider a plat for Block 1R of Heritage Ridge 2nd Addition, which includes vacating a portion of Lincoln Avenue, submitted by Morris Inc. The commission will also discuss rotating the chairperson seat and hold a public comment period.

• Plat approval for Block 1R, Heritage Ridge 2nd Addition
• Vacation of a portion of Lincoln Avenue
• Discussion on rotating chairperson seat
• Public comment period per SDCL 1-25-1

The Commission recommended approval of a plat for Block 1R and the vacating of a portion of Lincoln Avenue in the Heritage Ridge 2nd Addition. The approval is conditioned upon the installation of a looped water main. The Commission also agreed to rotate the chairperson seat.

• Recommended approval of Block 1R plat and vacating portion of Lincoln Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved 2/27/23 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Decided Commissioner Dockter will take over as chairperson at the next meeting

Rawlins Library Board of Directors

The Rawlins Municipal Library Board will meet to discuss and potentially act on several new policies, including library outreach, active shooter response, and test proctoring. The agenda also includes routine reports and a review of continuing education hours.

• Library Outreach Policy
• Active Shooter Policy
• Test Proctoring Policy
• Review of Continuing Education Hours

The board approved three updated policies regarding active shooter protocols, outreach, and test proctoring. Members also established a tentative meeting calendar for the remainder of the year.

• Approved consent calendar
• Approved active shooter policy with added requirement for staff training on panic buttons and texting 911
• Approved outreach policy
• Approved test proctoring policy with provision that the Library Director may waive fees

Joint Planning Commission

The Pierre and Hughes County planning commissions are meeting jointly to consider a plat for Lot 1R, Block 2, Farm Island View Estates, submitted by Kyle and Jori Glodt. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and a public comment period. No other substantive items are listed.

• Plat review: Lot 1R, Block 2, Farm Island View Estates, Section 7-110-78, Hughes County, SD
• Petitioners: Kyle & Jori Glodt
• Approval of minutes from 2/27/23 meeting
• Open public comment period per SDCL 1-25-1

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will hold a public hearing on a retail on/off sale malt beverage license for MG Oil DBA Happy Jacks #4, and will consider a second reading of a 2023 budget supplement with carryover from 2022. The agenda also includes an introduction of the new airport manager, approval of consent items (minutes, seasonal hires, claims), and discussion of opioid program funding for CACS.

• Public hearing at 5:45pm for retail on/off sale malt beverage license for MG Oil DBA Happy Jacks #4
• 2023 Budget Supplement, Carryover from 2022 – 2nd Reading
• Opioid Program Funding CACS
• New hires: Park Seasonal Thomas Stotts and Joseph Cary; Engineering Seasonal Caleb Huizenga
• Introduction of Airport Manager Brian Cowles

The City Commission approved a budget supplement ordinance to carry forward funds from 2022. The board also granted a retail on/off sale malt beverage license to MG Oil DBA Happy Jacks #4 and approved a consent calendar of claims and seasonal hires.

• Approved Retail On/Off Sale Malt Beverage License for MG Oil DBA Happy Jacks #4 (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1851 budget supplement to appropriate funds carried forward from 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including claims and seasonal hires (Unanimous)
• Approved hire of Thomas Stotts as Park Seasonal at $23.75 (Unanimous)
• Approved hire of Caleb Huizenga as Engineering Seasonal at $27.00 (Unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Pierre/Fort Pierre Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes, review a financial planning document, and discuss old and new business. Old business includes reviewing state and tribal grant emails, a SHPO grant due March 31, and possible grants for the Ft. Pierre Chouteau bike path and Van Metre Bridge. New business covers the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trails Committee, a city report, membership dues for SHPO ($55) and Verendrye ($500?), and the SHPO History Conference April 21-22 at Ramkota Pierre ($135 before March 31, $145 after).

• Review of state and tribal grant emails by Kelli
• SHPO grant due March 31 for travel, booklets, membership
• Ft. Pierre Chouteau bike path and Van Metre Bridge possible grant info
• Membership dues: SHPO ($55), Verendrye ($500?) from Fund 439
• SHPO History Conference April 21-22, 2023 at Ramkota Pierre ($135/$145)

The Commission approved a grant application for the next fiscal year and authorized several small expenditures for membership and supplies. Members also reviewed financial planning documents and discussed the maintenance of the Verendrye Monument and Ft. Pierre Chouteau sites.

• Approved submission of $16,495 grant request to State Historical Preservation Office
• Approved $50 payment to South Dakota Humanities Council for Speakers Bureau application fee
• Approved expenditure up to $100 for ten wide plastic brochure holders
• Approved February 2023 meeting minutes

Park & Recreation Board

The Pierre Park and Recreation Board will convene to approve prior meeting minutes, receive reports from the YMCA, Rec Department, and Parks Department, and discuss old business including pickleball and planning. New business includes an officer adjustment or election. The meeting is largely procedural with updates from staff.

• Discussion of pickleball as old business
• Officer adjustment or election as new business
• Reports from YMCA, Rec Dept., and Parks Dept.

The board approved the February 16th meeting minutes and the current agenda. Members discussed updates on the pickleball courts, pool resurfacing, and various park infrastructure projects. The board voted to adjust officer positions, electing Don Templeton as Chair.

• Approved February 16th, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved meeting agenda
• Appointed Don Templeton as Chair
• Maintained Leah DeMers as Vice Chair
• Maintained Rachel Arbach as Secretary

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will hold a joint meeting with the county to consider a plat for Shamrock Commercial Addition, then take up new business including the LaBarge Tennis Court Resurfacing Project, a bid request for a washbay project, a change order for the outdoor swimming pool, a request to surplus items for the state spring sale, and the first reading of a 2023 budget supplement with carryover from 2022. The consent calendar includes routine items such as minutes, a raffle request, a public hearing date for a liquor license, personnel actions, and claims.

• Plat of Lots 16 and 17, Shamrock Commercial Addition (Tom Maher, extra territorial)
• LaBarge Tennis Court Resurfacing Project
• Request to Bid – Washbay Project
• Outdoor Swimming Pool – Change Order #1
• 2023 Budget Supplement, Carryover from 2022 – 1st Reading

The City Commission approved a plat for two lots in the Shamrock Commercial Addition and authorized bidding for a new vehicle wash facility. The board also approved a budget change order for the outdoor pool project and the surplus of several pieces of equipment.

• Approved Resolution 2737 for the plat of Lots 16 & 17, Shamrock Commercial Addition (Unanimous)
• Approved request to bid the Washbay project (Unanimous)
• Approved change order #1 for outdoor pool project for $52,269.48 and 2 additional days (4-1)
• Approved request to surplus property for the State Spring Sale (Unanimous)
• Approved 8 hours of admin leave for City employees on April 7, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including March 7 minutes and various personnel actions (Unanimous)

Golf Board

The Pierre Golf Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear staff reports, and discuss old and new business, including operations and maintenance, a report from the clubhouse manager, and adding tables to the clubhouse sitting area. The meeting is open to the public.

• Approval of February 6, 2023 meeting minutes
• Report on operations and maintenance work by Superintendent Jordan Steiner
• Report by clubhouse manager Chad Wise
• Report from HLGA (Hanig)
• Report from OMGA (Conzemius)

The Golf Board approved two separate purchases for clubhouse furniture, including high-top tables, chairs, and sofas. The board also received staff reports regarding POS system updates, staffing, and course maintenance.

• Approved approximately $2,683.98 for high top tables and chairs (Unanimous)
• Approved approximately $2,800 for sofas and chairs (Unanimous)
• Approved February 6, 2023 meeting minutes

City Commission

The City Commission approved a TIF plan for a development project featuring a hotel, apartments, and an office building. The board also awarded two major road construction contracts and approved several land plat resolutions.

• Approved Resolution 2734 for TIF #8 City Hall Development Project (Unanimous)
• Awarded 2023 Curb & Gutter bid to Anderson Contractors for $455,199 (Unanimous)
• Awarded 2023 Street Paving bid to Morris Inc for $2,380,260 (Unanimous)
• Approved Malt Beverage License Transfer and Wine License for Chad and Jennifer Wise (Unanimous)
• Approved St. Patrick's Day Parade route (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2735 to combine lots at 1812 and 1814 E Dakota (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2736 to combine lots at 609 and 611 Dakota (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1851 for a $95,890 budget supplement for Pickleball Court Project (Unanimous)

Rawlins Library Board of Directors

The Rawlins Municipal Library Board will meet to handle routine business, including approving the agenda and minutes, receiving reports from the librarian and financial officer, and discussing existing and new business. The board will review continuing education hours and library bylaws, and consider new policies on computers, state parks, and outreach.

• Review of Continuing Education Hours
• Library By-laws review
• Computer Policy discussion
• State Park Policy discussion
• Outreach Policy discussion

The board approved updated bylaws and a computer and internet policy. It also authorized the purchase of additional state park passes and approved the state park policy as written.

• Approved consent calendar
• Approved revised bylaws striking salaries and positions in section five
• Approved computer and internet policy with added language regarding juvenile cards
• Approved state park policy as written
• Approved purchase of 3 state park passes for $240

City Commission

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The City Commission approved a revised contract for pickleball court construction and authorized the purchase of bale bags and a mini-skid steer. The commission also held a first reading for a budget supplement related to the pickleball project.

• Approved contract with American Contracting for pickleball courts for $293,969.50 (Unanimous)
• Awarded bid for 14,400 bale bags to Accent Wire Tie for $61,488.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Vermeer High Plains mini-skid steer for $48,147.61 (Unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including new hires and claims (Unanimous)
• First reading of Ordinance 1850 for $95,890 pickleball project budget supplement
• Scheduled public hearing for March 7, 2023, regarding Hillsview Golf Course licenses

Arbor Board

The Pierre Arbor Board is meeting to handle routine business: approving January minutes, welcoming a new member, and electing officers. They will also discuss old business items including the EAB response plan, a community orchard, the 2023 work plan, and arboretum bird feeding, plus a new 'Go green and clean' campaign.

• Election of officers
• EAB response plan discussion
• Community orchard discussion
• 2023 Work Plan discussion
• Arboretum bird feeding discussion

The board approved the January 2023 meeting minutes and the current agenda. No formal actions were taken on old business items, including the EAB Response Plan and Community Orchard. The board discussed early planning for the Arbor Day program and the 2023 Go Green and Clean Campaign.

• Approved January 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved meeting agenda

Joint Planning Commission

The Joint Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a plat for Lots 16 and 17 in the Shamrock Commercial Addition. The proposal involves creating a 14.95-acre lot and a 5.02-acre lot for potential business use.

• Approved April 25, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Plat of Lots 16 & 17, Shamrock Commercial Addition (unanimous)

City Planning Commission

The Pierre Planning Commission will consider establishing Tax Increment Financing District #8 and approving its project plan, submitted by Hegg Companies/Chapelle Investments, LLC. The commission will also review two plats: Lot 14R in Wells Second Addition and Lot 36R in the Original Townsite. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and an open public comment period.

• Public hearing on TIF District #8 to establish legal boundaries and approve project plan
• Plat of Lot 14R, Block 93, Wells Second Addition (Chuck & Dawnita Forell)
• Plat of Lot 36R, Block 14, Original Townsite (Tyson Forell)
• Approval of minutes from January 23, 2023 meeting

The Commission recommended approval of a Tax Increment Financing district for a mixed-use project including a hotel, apartments, and office space. Additionally, the Commission recommended approval of two lot replats on East Dakota Avenue.

• Recommended approval of legal boundaries and project plan for TIF District #8 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of plat of Lot 14R, Block 93, Wells Second Addition (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of plat of Lot 36R, Block 14, Original Townsite (unanimous)
• Approved 1/23/23 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will meet to discuss and decide on several items, including an update on the Missouri Avenue Bridge construction, a bid award for the 2023 base course, and the 2023 summer recreation programs and fees. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes, a raffle request from Post 8 Baseball, and claims. Public comment and a dialogue period are also scheduled.

• Missouri Avenue Bridge construction update
• Bid award for 2023 base course
• 2023 summer recreation programs and fees
• Raffle request from Post 8 Baseball
• Claims approval

The City Commission approved a contract for aggregate base course and set fees for 2023 recreation programs. Mayor Harding also announced an emergency snow declaration. The commission approved the consent calendar, including various city claims.

• Awarded 2023 Aggregate base course bid to B&B Equipment for $67,500 (Schedule A) and $7,500 (Schedule B) (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Recreation Programs and related fees (Unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including February 14 minutes, Post 8 Baseball raffle request, and claims (Unanimous)
• Declared an emergency snow declaration effective Wednesday at 8am

Historic Preservation Commission

The Pierre/Ft. Pierre Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and recording volunteer hours. They will also discuss several items, such as state and tribal grant emails, a SHPO grant application due March 31, the Ft. Pierre Chouteau bike path, and potential grant information for the bike path and Van Metre Bridge. New business includes a report on the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trails Committee, city report, membership dues for SHPO and Verendrye, and the SHPO History Conference in April.

• SHPO grant application due March 31
• Ft. Pierre Chouteau bike path discussion
• Bike path and Van Metre Bridge possible grant info
• Membership dues: SHPO ($50?) and Verendrye ($500?) Fund 439
• SHPO History Conference April 21-22, 2023 at Ramkota Pierre, cost $135 thru March 31, $145 after

The Commission approved payments for organizational membership dues and registration fees for the South Dakota State Historical Society annual conference. Members also reviewed financial planning documents and discussed upcoming grant applications and maintenance agreements.

• Approved January 2023 Minutes
• Approved $55.00 membership dues for South Dakota Historical Society
• Approved $500.00 membership dues for Verendrye Museum
• Approved registration costs of $135.00 per person for up to four members to attend the South Dakota Historical Society conference

Park & Recreation Board

The Park and Recreation Board will convene to approve prior meeting minutes, review bid updates for the pickleball court project and Aquatic Center resurfacing, and discuss planning. The board will also address a vacancy and elect an officer following Buddy Seiner's resignation, and receive program updates from the YMCA and Recreation Department.

• Pickleball court project bid update
• Aquatic Center resurfacing bid update
• Officer adjustment/election due to Buddy Seiner's resignation
• YMCA/Rec Dept. program updates from Aaron and Mindy

The board reviewed bids for pickleball court construction and aquatic center resurfacing. No final vote was recorded on the contracts. The election of officers was tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved January 19, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved meeting agenda
• Tabled election of officers

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will consider several routine items, including hiring two new city workers, approving raffle requests, and awarding a contract for the Aquatic Center pool resurfacing project. A public hearing is scheduled to amend the city's landscape standards ordinance. The commission will also vote on purchases for the Electric Department and Airport, a change order for the wastewater plant, and a request to bid the 2023 street paving project.

• Bid award for Aquatic Center pool resurfacing project
• Public hearing on ordinance to amend Landscape Standards
• Purchase of Terex Digger Derrick and transformers for Electric Department
• Wastewater Plant Redesign Project Change Order #3
• Request to bid 2023 Street Paving Project

The City Commission approved several infrastructure investments, including a pool resurfacing contract and a new digger derrick truck. The board also adopted a new landscape ordinance and approved various property tax abatements.

• Approved $208,492.60 contract to Horizon Chemical LLC for Aquatic Center Pool Resurfacing (Unanimous)
• Adopted Landscape Ordinance #1849 (Unanimous)
• Approved $372,381 purchase of a Digger Dereck Truck from Sourcewell (Unanimous)
• Approved request to purchase transformers for electric utility (Unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #3 for Wastewater Plant Redesign Project for $403,916 (Unanimous)
• Approved $26,288.48 purchase of a John Deere Gator for the Airport (Unanimous)
• Approved request to bid the 2023 Street Paving Project (Unanimous)
• Approved property tax abatements totaling $12,172.94 for three properties (Unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission approved the purchase of a new mechanical sweeper and authorized bidding for the 2023 Curb & Gutter Project. Additionally, a temporary on-sale liquor license was granted for a whiskey festival event.

• Approved purchase of 2023 Global M3 Mechanical Sweeper for $292,797 (Unanimous)
• Approved request to bid 2023 Curb & Gutter Project (Unanimous)
• Approved temporary on-sale liquor license for Escape LLC dba Boat House for April 29, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including January 31, 2023 minutes and claims (Unanimous)

Golf Board

The Pierre Golf Board is holding its regular monthly meeting at the Hillsview Clubhouse. The agenda is mostly procedural, covering approval of prior meeting minutes, staff reports from the clubhouse manager and superintendent, and updates from local golf associations. No major decisions or financial items are listed.

• Approval of December 5, 2022 meeting minutes
• Staff reports from Chad Wise (clubhouse manager), Jordan Steiner (superintendent), and Bryan Tipton (director)
• Reports from HLGA and OMGA golf associations
• Next meeting scheduled for March 6, 2023 at the clubhouse

The board approved the minutes from the December 5, 2022, meeting. Clubhouse manager Chad Wise provided updates on licensing and staffing plans. The board discussed potential purchases for clubhouse furniture using the 'other improvements' budget.

• Approved December 5, 2022, meeting minutes
• Approved agenda additions

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will meet to consider several routine items, including a contract amendment for the wastewater plant redesign, a grant award for a water main project, and bids for materials. They will also hold a first reading of an ordinance to amend landscape standards and make several appointments and hires.

• Burns & McDonnell Contract Amendment #6 for Wastewater Plant Redesign
• Water District Grant Award – Hwy 34 Water Main Loop Project
• Request to Bid – Bale Bags
• Request to Bid – 2023 Base Course
• 1st Reading/Set Hearing February 14th – Ordinance to Amend Landscape Standards

The City Commission approved several bid requests and a contract amendment for wastewater plant redesign. The board also accepted a grant for a water main project and gave first reading to a landscape ordinance amendment.

• Approved Amendment #6 to Burns & McDonnell Engineering Agreement for Wastewater Plant Redesign for $338,567 (Unanimous)
• Accepted Central Plains Water District Grant Award of $49,985 for Water Main Loop Project on highway 34 (Unanimous)
• Approved request to bid 2023 Base Course (Unanimous)
• Approved request to bid bale bags (Unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including hire of Dustin Hines ($24.40) and promotion of Jody Ryland ($23.75) (Unanimous)
• Gave first reading to ordinance amending the Landscape Ordinance

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will consider several routine items, including the purchase of a new wheel loader, two airport engineering agreements, and a new online payment system. The consent calendar includes personnel changes, a raffle request, and claims.

• Purchase of 2023 John Deere 624P Wheel Loader
• Airport Engineering Agreement with KLJ for ARFF truck procurement (Task Order 2205-01833)
• Airport Engineering Amendment with KLJ for Runway 7-25 rehab construction admin (Task Order 2005-01370-2)
• New Online Payment System announcement
• New hire: Police Administrative Clerk Kylynne Feller; promotion: JoAnn Fischer to Youth Services Coordinator

The City Commission approved several equipment and infrastructure purchases, including a new wheel loader for the Electric Department and procurement assistance for an ARFF truck. The board also approved a task order amendment for runway rehabilitation and a consent calendar including city claims and personnel changes.

• Approved purchase of 2023 John Deere 624P wheel loader for $275,504.08 (Unanimous)
• Approved KLJ task order for ARFF Truck procurement assistance for $64,337.32 (Unanimous)
• Approved Task Order 2005-01370-2 for Runway 7-25 Rehabilitation for $37,687.44 (Unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including claims, 2023 Salary Publication, and PAWS Animal Rescue raffle request (Unanimous)
• Approved hiring Kylynne Feller as Police Administrative Clerk at $21.12 (Unanimous)
• Approved promotion of JoAnn Fischer to Youth Services Coordinator at $25.53 (Unanimous)

Arbor Board

The Pierre Arbor Board is meeting to conduct routine business, including electing officers and planning work for the year. The agenda includes old business items like the EAB response plan, community orchard, and Community Forestry Grant, as well as new business such as arboretum bird feeding and new projects. No minutes from the previous meeting are available.

• Election of officers
• EAB response plan
• Community orchard
• Community Forestry Grant
• Arboretum bird feeding

The board approved the appointment of Adam Kulesa as Secretary. The city received up to $4,000 in grant funding for tree installation, requiring a 50/50 cost-share. No formal actions were taken on the EAB Response Plan or Community Orchard.

• Approved Adam Kulesa as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved November 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved meeting agenda
• Deferred election of chair and vice chair
• Accepted resignation of board member Mark Smith

City Planning Commission

The Pierre Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the city's Landscape Standards, submitted by the City of Pierre. The meeting also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and an open public comment period.

• Public hearing on amending the Landscape Standards
• Approval of minutes from the November 28, 2022 meeting
• Open public comment period per SDCL 1-25-1

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of amendments to the landscape ordinance. The changes replace specific street frontage requirements with a flexible landscape materials points table requiring landscaping on 10% of the lot area.

• Approved 11/28/22 meeting minutes as amended
• Recommended approval of landscape ordinance revisions (unanimous)

Rawlins Library Board of Directors

The Rawlins Municipal Library Board is meeting to handle routine business including consent agenda, reports, and public comment. They will also review continuing education hours, read the library's by-laws and five-year plan, and consider a three-year marketing plan for accreditation renewal. A first reading of the Collection Development Policy is scheduled.

• Review of Continuing Education Hours
• Annual reading of library By-laws
• Annual reading of Five Year Plan
• Three Year Library Marketing Plan for Accreditation Renewal
• First Reading of Collection Development Policy

The Rawlins Municipal Library Board approved a reduction in paid patron fees and adopted a revised marketing plan. The board also approved a Collection Development policy with a new annual review requirement and voted to return an unsolicited portrait.

• Reduced paid patron fees from $35 to $15
• Approved revised marketing plan
• Approved Collection Development policy with added annual review requirement
• Approved returning an unsolicited Michael Albert portrait and invoice for $142.21
• Approved consent calendar
• Issued check 7404 for $534.50 to reimburse City of Pierre for copies and paid patron fees

Park & Recreation Board

The Pierre Park and Recreation Board is convening to approve prior minutes, introduce a new park superintendent, and address old business including the pickleball court project, dog park, and officer election. New business includes a planning discussion and program updates from the YMCA/Rec Department. The meeting is scheduled to adjourn at 5:00 PM.

• Introduction of new Park Superintendent Jay Jensen
• Pickleball court project update
• Dog park update
• Officer election
• Bench donation from Harold Fenhaus of Black Hills Fly Fishers

The board elected Buddy Seiner as Chairman, Leah DeMers as Vice Chair, and Rachel Arbach as Secretary. The board also approved the installation of a memorial bench funded by the Black Hills Fly fishing group in Griffin Park. Long-range planning for 2024 projects was tabled for the next meeting.

• Approved minutes from November 17, 2022
• Approved meeting agenda
• Elected Buddy Seiner as Chairman (3-2)
• Elected Leah DeMers as Vice Chair
• Elected Rachel Arbach as Secretary
• Approved memorial bench for west side of Capital Creek in Griffin Park
• Tabled 2024 proposed project planning to February meeting

Business Improvement District 1

The Pierre Business Improvement District No. 1 board will meet to adopt the agenda, approve prior minutes, and handle term renewals for Beck and Kessler. They will receive a budget and revenue update from Jim Protexter, including a YMCA project update, a $7,500 small grant authorization, a $3,080 STR report contract, and a $15,000 three-year social media/email contract with the Pierre Chamber. The board will also consider a Lake Sharpe Showdown marketing application and discuss marketing strategies, including streaming options and occupancy tax rate proposals.

• Term renewals for Beck and Kessler
• Small Grant Authorizing Budget - $7,500
• STR Report Contract - $3,080
• Pierre Chamber Organic Social Media/Email Three-Year Contract - $15,000
• Lake Sharpe Showdown application by Clarissia Drefs

The board approved several budget items, including a three-year social media contract with the Pierre Chamber and funding for the Lake Sharpe Showdown fishing tournament. The board also renewed the terms of two members and adjusted the STR Report contract budget.

• Approved $15,000 three-year contract for Pierre Chamber organic social media and email
• Approved $5,000 for Lake Sharpe Showdown this year and $2,500 for each of the next two years
• Approved $7,500 for 2023 Small Grant Authorizing Budget
• Increased STR Report Contract budget to $3,200
• Approved term renewals for board members Bryan Beck and Debi Kessler
• Adopted the agenda as presented

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will meet to discuss an Essential Air Service update, consider re-bidding the Pickleball Court Project, and authorize bidding for the Aquatic Center Pool Resurfacing Project. They will also review a contract for the Hillsview Golf Course Clubhouse and Pro-Shop Manager, along with routine consent items like new hires and claims.

• Request to Re-Bid – Pickleball Court Project
• Request to Bid – Aquatic Center Pool Resurfacing Project
• Hillsview Golf Course Clubhouse and Pro-Shop Manager Contract
• New Hire Wastewater Sewer Collection Maintenance Technician – Scott Big Eagle
• New Hire Police Patrol Officer – Allen Maharaj

The City Commission approved requests to rebid a pickleball court project and bid for Aquatic Center pool resurfacing. The board also approved a five-year management contract for the Hillsview Golf Course Clubhouse and Pro-shop.

• Approved request to rebid the pickleball court project (Unanimous)
• Approved request to bid the Aquatic Center pool resurfacing project (Unanimous)
• Approved five-year Hillsview Golf Course Clubhouse and Pro-shop Manager Contract for Chad Wise (Unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including new hires Scott Big Eagle ($23.10) and Allen Maharaj ($26.46) (Unanimous)
• Approved Ducks Unlimited Pierre Chapter raffle request (Unanimous)
• Approved various city claims (Unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Pierre/Ft. Pierre Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, reviewing financial planning, and discussing old and new business items. Key topics include state and tribal grant emails, a Lewis and Clark booklet distribution, bike path and Van Metre Bridge grant possibilities, and upcoming events like a fundraiser and a history conference.

• Review of state and tribal grant emails
• Lewis and Clark booklet: 25 boxes, 80 books per box (2,000 total)
• Ft. Pierre Chouteau bike path and Van Metre Bridge possible grant info
• Oahe Chapel fundraiser at Pizza Ranch, February 20, 5-8 PM
• SHPO Grant application due March 31

The Commission approved payments for two membership dues. Members agreed to continue developing a booklet on historic Pierre buildings using two different formats to evaluate a potential size change for future publications.

• Approved November 2022 minutes
• Approved $500 sustaining membership for Oahe Chapel Preservation Society
• Approved $100 heritage membership for Lewis & Clark Trail Heritage Foundation
• Agreed by consensus to test two booklet formats for the historic Pierre buildings project

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will meet to discuss an update on the water transition and consider a request to surplus and donate the Riggs Baseball Field concession stand. The consent calendar includes personnel actions, raffle requests, and claims.

• Water Transition Update
• Request to surplus and donate Riggs Baseball Field Concession Stand
• Promotion of Jay Jensen to Park Department Herbicide Technician Superintendent
• New hires: Tayler Owens (Wastewater Plant Operator), Sydney Larson and Rowena Archambeault (Part-time Library Assistants)
• Raffle requests from Pierre Swim Team, Post 8 Baseball, and Oahe YMCA

The City Commission approved a consent calendar including several new hires, personnel promotions, and various claims. The Commission also declared the Riggs Baseball Concession Stand as surplus and donated it to the Pierre School District.

• Approved consent calendar including personnel changes and claims (Unanimous)
• Promoted Jay Jensen to Superintendent ($33.29)
• Hired Tayler Owens as Wastewater Plant Operator ($23.10)
• Hired Sydney Larson and Rowena Archambeault as part-time Library Assistants ($14.13)
• Transferred Colton Alfrey to Wastewater Plant Operator ($23.10)
• Approved raffle requests for Pierre Swim Team, Post 8 Baseball, and Oahe YMCA (Unanimous)
• Declared Riggs Baseball Concession Stand as surplus and donated it to Pierre School District (Unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Pierre Board of Adjustment will hold a teleconference meeting to consider a variance request from Kevin Donovan for an over-height fence on a corner lot at 322 S. Monroe Ave. The board will also handle routine items including roll call, approval of minutes, and adjournment.

• Variance request by Kevin Donovan for over-height fence on corner lot at 322 S. Monroe Ave
• Meeting held via conference phone (773-2295, PIN 1880)
• Published notice cost: $20.24

The Board of Adjustment reviewed a request from Kevin Donovan for an over-height fence on a corner lot. The request was denied after board members determined that existing ordinance options, such as lattice or building at the setback line, were sufficient. The decision was approved 5-0.

• Approved minutes of 12/5/22 (5-0)
• Denied variance request for over-height fence at 322 S. Monroe Ave (5-0)

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will hold a public hearing on a temporary wine license for the SD Inaugural Committee, consider a request for alcohol at the SD Discovery Center, and review a change order for the Black Hills Drive Project. The consent calendar includes new police and water department hires, a raffle request, and claims.

• Public hearing for temporary wine license at SD State Capitol Building and Capital Lake Visitor's Center on Jan 7, 2023
• Request to have alcohol at SD Discovery Center for Brookings/SDSU Day
• Black Hills Drive Project – Change Order #1 and Pay Application
• New hires: Police Officer Kane Kortum, Water Dept Heavy Equipment Operator Austin Collins
• Set June 6, 2023 election date and 2023 Combined Election Agreement

The City Commission approved a change order for the Black Hills Drive Project and a combined election agreement with the Pierre School District. The board also approved several temporary alcohol licenses and designated official city depositories and newspapers.

• Approved Black Hills Drive Project change order #1 for $42,244.04 and pay application #2 for $198,894.64 (Unanimous)
• Approved Combined Election Agreement with Pierre School District for June 6, 2023 election (Unanimous)
• Approved designation of Daily Capital Journal as official newspaper and five official depositories (Unanimous)
• Approved Temporary Wine License for Capital Lake Visitors Center for January 7 (Unanimous)
• Approved alcohol at SD Discovery Center for Brookings/SDSU Day on January 18 (Unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including hires of Kane Kortum ($26.70) and Austin Collins ($25.07) (Unanimous)
• Approved various claims and membership dues (Unanimous)

Golf Board

The Golf Board meeting on January 2, 2023, was postponed until February 6, 2023. The agenda included call to order, quorum determination, approval of December minutes, and staff reports, but no substantive decisions were made.

• Meeting postponed to February 6, 2023
• Quorum determination for board members
• Approval of December 5, 2022 minutes
• Staff reports from superintendent and director