Pierre public meetings in 2024

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will hold two public hearings: one on transferring the Convention Center on-sale liquor license from Regency Midwest Ventures LP to The Ramkota Companies, Inc. at 920 W Sioux Ave, and another on airport hangar leases. New business includes a water rate ordinance update (1st reading), a bond resolution for Euclid Avenue drinking water improvements, and the 2025 salary policy for commissioners and part-time patrol officers.

• Public hearing – Transfer of Convention Center on-sale liquor license to The Ramkota Companies, Inc. at 920 W Sioux Ave
• Public hearing – Airport hangar leases
• Bond resolution for Euclid Avenue drinking water improvements
• Water rate ordinance update – 1st reading
• 2025 Commission and part-time patrol officer salary policy

The Pierre City Commission unanimously approved the request to bid the 2025 Street Paving Project, covering approximately 42 blocks. They also approved several other items, including the purchase of pool bathhouse flooring, a bond resolution for water improvements, a water rate surcharge ordinance (first reading), a liquor license transfer, airport hangar leases, a new IBEW contract, a salary policy, an OAHE TV agreement, and budget transfers. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved request to bid 2025 Street Paving Project (unanimous)
• Approved $27,880 purchase of pool bathhouse RenoSys RecDeck flooring (unanimous)
• Approved Bond Resolution #2789 for Euclid Avenue Drinking Water Improvements (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Ordinance 1874 adding $4.50 monthly water surcharge (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Convention Center On-Sale Liquor License to Ramkota Companies (unanimous)
• Approved Airport Hangar Leases for five-year terms with CPI adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved IBEW contract with 3.5%/3%/3.5% COLA increases (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Commission and Part Time Patrol Officer Salary Policy (unanimous)

Park & Recreation Board

The Pierre Park and Recreation Board meets for a routine monthly session. Most items are procedural: approval of minutes, agenda, and updates from the YMCA, Recreation Department, and Parks Department. The only substantive new business is a final draft on honorary donations, with discussion of trails listed under old business.

• Motion to approve November 21 meeting minutes
• YMCA report by Williams
• Recreation Department program updates by Zeller
• Parks Department report by Jensen
• Honorary Donations final draft (new business)

The Park and Recreation Board approved moving forward with replacing the bubbled epoxy floor at the outdoor pool bathhouse using a credit from Sharpe Ent. and purchasing a nonslip PVC floor from RenoSys for installation in early 2025. The board also reviewed the final draft of the Honorary Donations program, discussed bike racks along trails, and heard updates on the trail, tree removal, and YMCA fee changes.

• Approved using credit from Sharpe Ent. to purchase PVC nonslip floor from RenoSys for bathhouse (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 21st meeting (motion by Potter, second by Hanig)
• Approved agenda with pool floor addition to new business
• Discussed minor change to Honorary Donations tree pricing clarity
• Discussed bike rack locations along city trails

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the transfer of several liquor licenses from Day & Day, Inc. to PSD Enterprises, LLC. The body will also consider requests for fire department equipment and water tank mixers.

• Public hearing on transfer of Retail On/Off Sale Malt Beverage, Wine and Cider, and Package Off-sale Liquor licenses to PSD Enterprises, LLC
• Request to bid for Fire Department Aeriel Platform Ladder Truck
• Request to purchase Water Tank Mixers
• SD Discovery Center Lease Agreement Renewal
• Service Agreement for Locating and Marking Underground Facilities

The Pierre City Commission approved the transfer of retail on/off sale malt beverage, wine and cider, and package off-sale liquor licenses from Day & Day, Inc. to PSD Enterprises, LLC, the new owners of Capital City Wine and Spirits effective January 1, 2025. The commission also approved the consent calendar, a bid request for a fire department aerial platform ladder truck, purchase of water tank mixers, a service agreement for underground facility locating, and a lease renewal for the SD Discovery Center. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved liquor license transfer from Day & Day, Inc. to PSD Enterprises, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, new hire, raffle request, and claims (unanimous)
• Approved request to bid aerial platform ladder truck for Fire Department (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of five water tank mixers from IXOM Watercare Inc for $67,640 (unanimous)
• Approved Service Agreement for Locating and Marking Underground Facilities (unanimous)
• Approved SD Discovery Center Lease Agreement renewal for three years (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Pierre/Ft. Pierre Historic Preservation Commission. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes and review of a financial planning document. Old business items include discussions on the 100th South Dakota Legislative Session, historic properties in Ft. Pierre, Cedar Hill Cemetery, adding sites to the National Register, and presentations to city councils. New business is listed without specific items.

• Discussion on adding sites to the National Register of Historic Places
• Update on Ft. Pierre Chouteau sign project
• Presentation plans for Pierre and Ft. Pierre city councils
• Review of financial planning document
• Discussion of 100th South Dakota Legislative Session

City Commission

This special meeting consists solely of an executive session to discuss the qualifications, competence, performance, character or fitness of a public officer or employee, as authorized by SDCL 1-25-2(1). No public votes or decisions are expected during this portion. The meeting will adjourn immediately after the closed session.

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

City Commission

This is a procedural meeting with no specific agenda items. The only item noted is 'Personnel Issues' under New Business, but no details are provided. The agenda consists of standard sections such as public comment and consent calendar, all without attached documents or descriptions.

• No specific items listed beyond standard agenda headings
• Personnel Issues noted under New Business but with no details

The City of Pierre Board of Commissioners met in special session on December 12, 2024, with four commissioners present (Mayor Harding absent). The commission unanimously approved accepting the resignation of an employee discussed in executive session, effective immediately and without administrative pay after December 9. The meeting adjourned shortly after, with no other substantive decisions.

• Accepted employee resignation effective immediately, without administrative pay after December 9 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as posted
• Adjourned at 9:22 am (unanimous)

City Commission

The commission will receive an update from the Boys & Girls Club and consider the consent calendar, which includes scheduling public hearings for December 30, 2024, on transferring a convention center on-sale liquor license and on airport hangar leases. The consent calendar also covers approval of meeting minutes and claims.

• Boys & Girls Club Update (discussion item)
• Schedule Dec 30 public hearing – Transfer of Convention Center On-Sale Liquor License from Regency Midwest Ventures LP to The Ramkota Companies at 920 W Sioux Ave
• Schedule Dec 30 public hearing – Airport Hangar Leases
• Approval of December 3, 2024 minutes and claims

The Pierre City Commission unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included minutes from December 3, 2024, scheduling two public hearings for December 30, 2024 (transfer of the Convention Center on-sale liquor license from Regency Midwest Ventures LP to The Ramkota Companies at 920 W Sioux Ave, and Airport Hangar Leases), and approval of claims. The meeting also included a presentation from Steve Steele on the Boys & Girls Club update. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent calendar including minutes, two public hearings, and claims (unanimous)
• Scheduled Dec 30, 2024 public hearing for liquor license transfer to Ramkota Companies
• Scheduled Dec 30, 2024 public hearing for Airport Hangar Leases
• Approved claims list including $125,000 River City Transit funding award

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will discuss the 2025 Salary Policy and a change order for the 2024 CIPP Sewer Lining Project. They will also set a joint public hearing with the county for a rezoning request, introduce two plat subdivisions, and handle consent calendar items including a new hire and a raffle request.

• 2025 Salary Policy
• Change Order #1 for the 2024 CIPP Sewer Lining Project
• Set Dec 16 joint city/county public hearing for rezoning of SW1/4 NW1/4 lying North of Highway 14, Section 24, Township 111N, Range 79W
• Introduction of Plat of Lots 1, 2, & 3, Maier Addition (same property as rezoning)
• Introduction of Plat of Lots 29R & 30, replat of Lot 29, Sunset Meadows Addition

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a meeting on December 2, 2024, to consider a variance application from Larry Fry seeking approval for encroachment into the rear setback at 2509 E Franklin St. The agenda also includes call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, and adjournment.

• Variance request by Larry Fry for rear setback encroachment at 2509 E Franklin St

Golf Board

The Golf Board will meet to review staff reports and address old business regarding practice area improvements. New business includes discussing qualifications for outside events and a memorial request from Mayor Harding.

• Practice area improvements
• Qualifications for outside events
• Memorial request from Mayor Harding

City Commission

The City Commission is convening for a special meeting. The agenda consists of an executive session to prepare for or conduct contract negotiations with employees or employee representatives.

• Executive session regarding contract negotiations per SDCL 1-25-2(4)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a second reading of utility rate ordinances and review the 2025 Schedule of Fees. The body will also consider an engineering agreement amendment for a wastewater project and a plat introduction for Riverside Cemetery.

• Second reading of Utility Rate Ordinances
• Review of 2025 Schedule of Fees
• Burns & McDonnell Engineering Agreement Wastewater Project - Amendment #12
• Introduction of Plat of Lots 1R-5R & 42R-45R, Block 5, Addition E, Riverside Cemetery
• Public hearing scheduled for Dec 17 regarding liquor license transfers from Day & day, Inc. to PSD Enterprises, LLC

Arbor Board

The Arbor Board is meeting to review staff reports and discuss Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) recommendations. The board will also address tree selection for Arbor Day.

• EAB recommendations from John Ball
• Arbor Day tree selection
• Approval of September 24, 2024 minutes

Joint Planning Commission

The joint Pierre and Hughes County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone part of the Maier property north of Highway 14 from ET Local Business to ET Ag-C and approve a plat for lots 1, 2, and 3 of Maier Addition. They will also consider a replat of Lot 29 in Sunset Meadows Addition. No old business is listed.

• Public hearing 5:30 pm – rezoning of SW1/4 NW1/4 lying North of Highway 14 from ET Local Business to ET Ag-C (petitioners: Regina & Terry Maier)
• Plat of Lots 1, 2, & 3 Maier Addition, a subdivision of the SW1/4 NW1/4 lying North of Highway 14
• Plat of Lots 29R & 30, a replat of Lot 29, Sunset Meadows Addition N1/2 SE1/4 Section 17 (petitioner: Bruce Telkamp)
• Approval of minutes from August 26, 2024 meeting
• Open public comment period per SDCL 1-25-1

City Planning Commission

The Pierre City Planning Commission will meet to consider a replat of Lots 1R-5R and 42R-45R, Block 5, Addition E at Riverside Cemetery. The commission will also hold an open discussion on non-conforming uses and approve minutes from the September 23, 2024 meeting.

• Replat – Plat of Lots 1R-5R & 42R-45R, Block 5, Addition E, Riverside Cemetery (City of Pierre – Petitioner)
• Open Discussion – Non-Conforming Uses
• Approval of minutes from 09/23/2024 meeting

Rawlins Library Board of Directors

The Rawlins Municipal Library Board of Directors will meet to review the Patron Code of Conduct. The board will also review the Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Policy and the OCLC Fee for 2025.

• Review of Patron Code of Conduct
• Review of ILL Policy and OCLC Fee for 2025

Park & Recreation Board

The Park and Recreation Board will hold its regular meeting, starting with approval of minutes from October 17. Reports will cover YMCA updates, recreation programs, and parks department activities. Old business includes trail updates and naming of the Pony softball field, while new business focuses on master planning and a review of the pool concession.

• Discussion of master planning for parks and recreation
• Review of pool concession options
• Pony softball field naming proposal
• Trail updates (old business)
• Reports from YMCA, Rec Dept., and Parks Dept.

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will hold a regular meeting with a consent calendar including minutes, an hourly adjustment for an electric apprentice, raffle requests, and claims. New business includes first readings of utility rate ordinances, a request to purchase police patrol vehicles, and change orders for construction projects. The commission will also receive an update on the Missouri River Bridge.

• First reading of utility rate ordinances
• Request to purchase patrol vehicles for Police Department
• Change Order #1/Final for 2024 Curb and Gutter Project
• Change Order #2 for Water Treatment Plant by PKG Contracting Inc
• Missouri River Bridge Update

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission is holding a special meeting. The only action is to enter executive session to consult with legal counsel about pending litigation or contractual matters, as allowed by state law (SDCL 1-25-2(3)). No public decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Executive session for legal consultation on litigation or contracts (SDCL 1-25-2(3))

Historic Preservation Commission

The Pierre/Ft. Pierre Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from October 15, 2024, and review a financial planning document. Old business includes discussions on the 100th South Dakota State Legislative Session, Ft. Pierre historic homes and businesses, Cedar Hill Cemetery, adding sites to the National Register, presentations to city councils, and the Ft. Pierre Chouteau Sign. New business covers a publication inventory and requests. No binding votes or specific proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of adding sites to the National Registry of Historic Places
• Update on Ft. Pierre Chouteau Sign project
• Review of financial planning document for the commission
• Discussion of presentations planned for Pierre and Ft. Pierre City Councils
• Inventory and requests for historic preservation publications

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will discuss and potentially vote on several new business items, including a request to bid for water and sanitary sewer improvements along US Highway 14 (Euclid Avenue), a use agreement with the Pierre Swim Team for the Aquatic Center, and a property tax abatement request for Countryside Hospice. The consent calendar includes adding an FTE to the Business Office and approving claims. Other items include 2025 liquor license renewals, appointment of a city attorney, and approval of 2025 dental/health insurance and the 2024 holiday schedule.

• Request to Bid – US Highway 14 (Euclid Avenue) Water and Sanitary Sewer Improvements (Project Control Number X05W)
• Pierre Swim Team Use Agreement for Aquatic Center
• Request to Abate Property Taxes – Countryside Hospice, 1150 E Sioux Avenue
• 2025 Liquor License Renewals
• Resolution to Appoint City Attorney

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will hold a public hearing on a Resolution of Necessity for Euclid Avenue water services improvements. They will also consider a tax abatement request for Countryside Hospice at 1150 E Sioux Avenue, a request to serve alcohol at the SD Discovery Center, and several contracts including water meter installation and a washbay project amendment.

• Public hearing on Resolution of Necessity for Euclid Avenue Water Services Improvements
• Request to abate property taxes for Countryside Hospice at 1150 E Sioux Avenue
• Request to serve alcohol at SD Discovery Center for Best for Last Event on November 21, 2024
• Dakota Supply Group proposal for Kamstrup meters – furnish and install for Water Department
• Brosz Engineering construction oversight agreement amendment for Washbay Project

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a special meeting to enter an executive session. The session is designated for preparing for or conducting contract negotiations with employees or employee representatives.

• Executive session regarding employee contract negotiations

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a meeting to consider two variance applications for encroachment into the front setback. The applications are from Ryan Bass at 616 N Willow Ave and James Leidholt at 1104 S Cleveland Ave. The meeting will also include routine procedural items such as call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, and adjournment.

• Variance request – Ryan Bass, 616 N Willow Ave – front setback encroachment
• Variance request – James Leidholt, 1104 S Cleveland Ave – front setback encroachment

Golf Board

The Golf Board meeting scheduled for November 4, 2024, was cancelled. No business was decided or discussed.

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will hold a special business item to proclaim VFW Buddy Poppy Day. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from October 22, three raffle requests, and claims. No new or unfinished business is listed, making this a routine meeting.

• Proclamation for VFW Buddy Poppy Day
• Raffle request – American Legion Post 8
• Raffle request – Tourism Coalition of South Dakota
• Raffle request – Oahe Hockey Association
• Approval of claims (no amounts specified)

Rawlins Library Board of Directors

The Rawlins Municipal Library Board will meet to receive reports from the librarian, finance, and Friends group. New business includes a trustee seminar with State Librarian George Seamon and a review of the Patron Code of Conduct.

• Public comment period open
• Consent calendar: approval of agenda and minutes
• Reports: Librarian's Report, Statistical Reports, Financial Reports, Friend's Report
• Trustee Seminar with State Librarian George Seamon
• Review of Patron Code of Conduct

City Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing for a wine and cider license at Mi Ranchito LLC and set a future public hearing for a special assessment project to replace drinking water service lines related to the Highway 14 (Euclid Avenue) Reconstruction Project. Other business includes special event liquor licenses for Larkspur Landing Event Center, street closures for the Parade of Lights and Oahe Winter Festival, a change order for the Pierre Outdoor Pool, and improvements to the wastewater treatment plant clarifier.

• Public hearing – Wine and Cider License Application for Mi Ranchito LLC at 366 S Pierre Street
• Introduction of special assessment project to replace water service lines for Highway 14 (Euclid Avenue) Reconstruction, with public hearing set for November 5, 2024
• Special event temporary liquor license applications for Larkspur Landing Event Center (four dates)
• Street closure requests for Parade of Lights (Dec 6) and Oahe Winter Festival (Dec 7)
• Pierre Outdoor Pool Change Order #2 – Sharpe Enterprises

Arbor Board

The Pierre Arbor Board meeting scheduled for October 22, 2024, has been cancelled. No business was conducted. The next meeting is planned for November 26, 2024.

Park & Recreation Board

The Park and Recreation Board will meet at Steamboat Park to review department reports and old business. The board is scheduled to discuss the naming of a softball field under new business.

• Softball field naming
• Harrison Park Playground updates
• SeeMyLegacy project
• Trail updates

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will hold a public hearing for a temporary wine sale permit for The Alley Wine Walk, consider a consultant agreement for the Pierre Regional Airport project, and discuss Resolution 2784 regarding Initiated Measure 28. Consent items include raffle requests and claims approval.

• Public hearing for temporary wine sale permit – The Alley Wine Walk, Oct 19, 2024
• Lochner Consultant Agreement for Airport Project AIP 3-46-0044-050-2024
• Resolution 2784 – Initiated Measure 28
• Amended Acceptance, CO #4 (Final), Pay App #14 (Final) for Morris Inc – Runway 7-25 Project
• Raffle requests – Sotera Youth and Family Services and Pierre Area Senior Citizens Center

City Commission

The City Commission is convening for a special meeting consisting of an executive session. The session is dedicated to preparing for or conducting contract negotiations with employees or their representatives.

• Executive session for employee contract negotiations

Historic Preservation Commission

The Pierre / Ft. Pierre Historic Preservation Commission will meet to review a financial planning document and elect officers. The body will also discuss ongoing business regarding the National Registry and local historic sites.

• Review of Financial Planning Document
• Election of Officers
• Discussion of Ft. Pierre Historic Homes/Businesses
• Discussion of Cedar Hill Cemetery
• Discussion of adding sites to the National Registry

Golf Board

The Pierre Golf Board will discuss old business on practice area improvements and new business on qualification criteria for outside events. The board will also receive staff reports from the clubhouse manager, superintendent, and parks director, along with reports from local golf leagues. The meeting is open to the public at the Hillsview Clubhouse.

• Discussion of practice area improvements
• Discussion of qualification criteria for outside events
• Reports from Hillsview Ladies Golf Association (HLGA) and Old Mill Golf Association (OMGA)
• Staff reports from clubhouse manager Chad Wise, superintendent Jordan Steiner, and parks director Bryan Tipton

City Commission

The City Commission will hold two public hearings: one for a wine and cider license application by Mi Ranchito LLC at 366 S Pierre Street, and one for a private hangar lease agreement at 4246 Airport Road with Buell Maberry. They will also consider a consultant agreement for an airport Title VI plan and an amendment to a lease with Brett's Spray Service at the Regional Airport. A new Water Plant/System Specialist hire, Shane DeLange, is on the consent calendar.

• Public hearing on wine and cider license application – Mi Ranchito LLC at 366 S Pierre Street (5:45pm Oct 22)
• Public hearing on private hangar lease agreement for 4246 Airport Road – Buell Maberry
• Lochner Consultant Agreement for Title VI Plan at Pierre Regional Airport
• Amendment to lease agreement – Brett's Spray Service at Regional Airport
• New hire – FT Water Plant/System Specialist – Shane DeLange

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to consider three separate variance applications from property owners. The board will determine if the requested deviations from city standards are approved.

• Variance request for oversize accessory structure at 1975 Saunders Ave
• Variance request for over-width front deck at 510 E Dakota Ave
• Variance request for encroachment into rear setback at 109 Case Dr

Business Improvement District 1

The Board of Directors will review budget and revenue updates and discuss marketing strategies for the shoulder and peak seasons. The body will also review 2025 sports show schedules and board term updates.

• 2025 Sports Shows in Denver, Chicago, and Kansas City
• Budget and Revenue Update by Jim Protexter
• Visitor Guide Ad Content Approval
• Board Terms for Poncelet and Rankin
• 2025 Meeting Dates

City Commission

The City Commission will consider a joint powers agreement for the DOT Euclid reconstruction project and a resolution for the plat of Lot 5A in Brookstone Addition. The consent agenda includes minutes, raffle requests, and claims. No other substantive business is listed.

• DOT Euclid reconstruction project – Joint Powers agreement
• Resolution 2783 – Plat of Lot 5A, Block 1, Brookstone Addition, MSCLS, LLC
• Raffle request – American Legion Post 8 – Bingo every Sunday 2pm-5pm, Oct 2024–Feb 2025
• Raffle request – Beyond the Classroom Inc. – Silent Auction, October 19, 2024
• Raffle request – SS Peter and Paul Altar Society – Oct 15 ticket sales–Nov 3 drawing

The Pierre City Commission approved a consent calendar including claims and raffle requests, then unanimously approved Resolution 2783 to combine two lots into a 3+ acre site zoned for local business, intended for a Shell gas station/convenience store. They also unanimously approved a joint powers agreement with the South Dakota DOT for the Euclid reconstruction project (US Highway 14), set to begin in 2025 over two years, and authorized the mayor to sign documents. The meeting adjourned at 5:43 p.m.

• Approved consent calendar including claims and raffle requests (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2783, plat of Lot 5A, Block 1, Brookstone Addition for Shell gas station (unanimous)
• Approved joint powers agreement with SD DOT for US Highway 14 project (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to sign all DOT project documents (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will hold a joint county/city public hearing for a conditional use permit and consider plats for two subdivisions. The commission will also discuss a joint powers agreement for the DOT Euclid reconstruction project, accept the Sharpe Enterprises Washbay project, and authorize police equipment purchases and sewer repairs. The consent calendar sets a public hearing for the Downtown Pierre Autumn Wine Walk.

• Joint public hearing on conditional use permit for Milton Morris property
• Plat of Lot A, Morris Addition and Plat of Lot 4R, Hinkley Subdivision
• DOT Euclid reconstruction project – Joint Powers agreement
• Sharpe Enterprises Washbay project acceptance and closeout with change order #7
• Police Department personnel equipment purchase and authorization for sanitary sewer repairs

City Commission

The City Commission will conduct a joint public hearing with the county regarding a conditional use permit request from Milton Morris. The body will also consider several plat approvals and a Joint Powers agreement for a DOT Euclid reconstruction project.

• Joint County/City Public Hearing for Conditional Use Permit (Milton Morris)
• Plat of Lot A, Morris Addition and Plat of Lot 4R, Hinkley Subdivision
• DOT Euclid reconstruction project Joint Powers agreement
• Sharpe Enterprises Washbay Project final change order #7 and close out
• Authorization for Sanitary Sewer Repairs

The Pierre Board of Commissioners approved a conditional use permit for Milton Morris, two plats (Morris Addition and Hinkley subdivision), a final change order for the Sharpe Enterprises Washbay project, police protective equipment, and an emergency sanitary sewer repair contract. All votes were unanimous. The agenda was approved with the deletion of the DOT Euclid reconstruction joint powers agreement.

• Approved consent calendar including minutes, public hearing date, and claims (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Milton Morris (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2781, Plat of Lot A, Morris Addition (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2782, Plat of Lot 4R, Hinkley subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved change order #7 (final) for Sharpe Enterprises Washbay project (unanimous)
• Approved police department personnel protective equipment (unanimous)
• Approved emergency sanitary sewer repair contract (unanimous)

Arbor Board

The Arbor Board will meet to review staff reports and address old business. The board is scheduled to discuss Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) and tree selection for Arbor Day.

• Discussion of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)
• Arbor Day tree selection

The Pierre Arbor Board met on September 24, 2024, and approved the August minutes and the agenda. Staff reported on tree removals near Garfield and five tree plantings at the city pool funded by the Retailers Association. Old business items on emerald ash borer (EAB) response and Arbor Day tree selection were discussed but no formal actions were taken. No new business was considered.

• Approved August 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)

Rawlins Library Board of Directors

The Rawlins Library Board will meet to discuss a review of the Privacy of Patron Information Policy and hear a presentation on book ordering. Routine reports from the librarian, finances, statistics, and Friends group are also on the agenda.

• Review of Privacy of Patron Information Policy
• Book Ordering Overview Presentation by Abby Wright, Acquisitions
• Consent calendar includes approval of prior minutes
• Financial and statistical reports to be presented

City Planning Commission

The Pierre Planning Commission will consider a replat of Lot 5A, Block 1 in the Brookstone Addition, submitted by MSCLS, LLC. Commissioners will also hold an open discussion on non-conforming uses. The meeting includes approval of July 2024 minutes and public comment.

• Replat of Lot 5A, Block 1, Brookstone Addition by MSCLS, LLC
• Open discussion on non-conforming uses
• Approval of July 22, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comment period per SDCL 1-25-1

Park & Recreation Board

The Pierre Park and Recreation Board will review and discuss several reports and updates, including a grant for the Harrison Park playground, pool attendance reporting, and ongoing trail and playground projects. The board will also consider approving minutes from the previous meeting and hear departmental updates.

• Harrison Park playground grant discussion
• Pool attendance reporting update
• Steamboat Playground and trail updates
• Pickleball rules sign review
• SeeMyLegacy program update

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a second reading of the 2025 Budget Ordinance. The body will also review project closeouts and tax revenue allocations for city infrastructure.

• Second Reading 2025 Budget Ordinance 1869
• Resolution 2780 regarding CW-10 Sales Tax Revenue for Landfill Project
• Acceptance and closeout of Sharpe Enterprises Pawnee Reconstruction Project and Change Order #2
• North Harrison Reservoir Roof Rehab change order #1
• Authorization for fireworks discharge at Hyde Stadium on 9-27-24

The Pierre City Commission approved the 2025 budget ordinance, the final change order and closeout for the Pawnee Reconstruction Project, a sales tax revenue resolution for the landfill cell #4 project, a change order for the North Harrison Reservoir Roof Rehab, and a fireworks display authorization for Hyde Stadium. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved 2025 Budget Ordinance 1869 (unanimous)
• Approved Pawnee Reconstruction Project change order #2 final and closeout at $22,186.50 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2780 for sales tax revenue for landfill cell #4 project (unanimous)
• Approved North Harrison Reservoir Roof Rehab change order #1 (unanimous)
• Approved fireworks discharge at Hyde Stadium on September 27, 2024 (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss a grant application for the Van Metre Bridge, updates on cemetery signage and maintenance agreements, and a burial request. The meeting also covers old business items including sign damage and conference planning, plus proposed changes to the Verendrye/Ft. Pierre Chouteau maintenance MOA.

• GFP grant application for Van Metre Bridge
• Scotty Phillip Cemetery signage update
• Andy's Meat Market sign damage and options report
• Change to Verendrye/Ft. Pierre Chouteau Maintenance MOA
• Burial request information for 'Arkansas Joe'

The Pierre/Ft. Pierre Historic Preservation Commission approved an amendment to the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the State Historic Preservation Office and the City of Fort Pierre, increasing the annual maintenance payment for the Verendrye Monument and Ft. Pierre Chouteau sites from $7,000 to $8,000. The commission also approved the August 20, 2024 minutes and discussed several other items, including cemetery signage, project ideas, and a burial request, but took no other formal votes.

• Approved amendment to MOA increasing Verendrye/Chouteau maintenance payment from $7,000 to $8,000 (motion passed)
• Approved August 20, 2024 commission minutes as presented (motion passed)
• Agreed by consensus to survey members on interest in Scotty Phillip cemetery history project
• Agreed by consensus to continue project ideas discussion in executive session before October meeting
• Declined by consent to pursue returning 'Arkansas Joe' remains for burial, citing scope limits

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to review a variance application for a property at 125 Bulow Dr. The board will determine if the request to build a front deck wider than twelve feet is approved.

• Variance request for Scott Fuerst at 125 Bulow Dr regarding a front deck wider than twelve feet

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance request from Scott Fuerst to build a front deck wider than the 12-foot limit at 125 Bulow Dr. The approval was unanimous (5-0). The board also approved the minutes from the August 5, 2024 meeting and noted a future garage request on Saunders Ave.

• Approved variance for front deck wider than 12 feet at 125 Bulow Dr (5-0)
• Approved minutes of 8/5/24 meeting (5-0)

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will consider several infrastructure items including an emergency water main replacement, acceptance of the Highway 34 Water Main Loop Project, and a street closure near TF Riggs. Other business includes a promotion and postponement of a conditional use permit public hearing.

• Promotion of Communications Officer Lauren Sharkey to Sr Communications Officer
• Postpone Sept 10 public hearing and set Sept 24 hearing for a conditional use permit in Section 2, Township 110, Range 79
• Street closure on Governors Drive between Church and Broadway Ave for TF Riggs, Sept 26–Oct 11, 6:50-7:50 AM
• Morris, Inc. Highway 34 Water Main Loop Project – acceptance, final change order #4, and final pay app #7
• Emergency water main replacement

The Pierre City Commission approved several contracts and payments, including the final change order and pay application for the Highway 34 Water Main Loop Project, which decreased the contract by $21,946. They also approved an emergency water main repair, a street paving project change order, a new trencher purchase, and a street closure for TF Riggs. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent calendar including minutes, promotion, and rescheduled public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved street closure for TF Riggs on Governors Drive Sept 26-Oct 11, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved final change order #4 and pay app #7 for Highway 34 Water Main Loop, decreasing contract by $21,946 (unanimous)
• Approved $30,067.32 emergency repair quote from Northwest Pipe for water main break (unanimous)
• Approved change order #2 and pay app #9 for 2023 Street Paving Project, increasing contract by $403,533.20 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Ditch Witch RT80 Trencher for $191,928.41 (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission is meeting for an executive session. The purpose of the session is to prepare for or conduct contract negotiations with employees or employee representatives.

• Executive session regarding contract negotiations per SDCL 1-25-2(4)

Golf Board

The Golf Board will meet to approve minutes and hear staff reports from the clubhouse manager, superintendent, and parks director. Old business includes discussion of practice area improvements, while new business consists of reports from the Hillsview Ladies Golf Association and the Old Market Golf Association. The meeting is largely procedural with updates on facility and league activities.

• Practice area improvements (old business)
• Report from HLGA (Hillsview Ladies Golf Association)
• Report from OMGA (Old Market Golf Association)
• Staff reports from Chad Wise (clubhouse manager), Jordan Steiner (superintendent), and Bryan Tipton (Parks & Recreation director)

The Golf Board approved a change from 10-minute to 9-minute tee times starting in the 2025 season, as recommended by Clubhouse Manager Chad Wise. The board also approved the minutes of the August 5 meeting and the agenda. Staff reported increased rounds and revenue, and irrigation repairs were completed.

• Approved change to 9-minute tee times for 2025 season
• Approved minutes of August 5, 2024 meeting
• Approved agenda with no additions

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will hold a first reading of the 2025 budget ordinance (Ordinance 1869), discuss a library remodel, and consider several street closures, project closeouts, and grant applications. Consent items include a raffle request, a public hearing for an airport hangar lease, and claims. New business covers approvals for street paving and water main loop projects, as well as grant applications for runway improvements and a fish cleaning station.

• Library Remodel – discussion under special business
• First Reading 2025 Budget Ordinance 1869
• Street Closure Request – neighborhood block party 9-13-24 (5:01pm-midnight)
• Street Closure Request – TF Riggs 2024 Homecoming Parade 9-26-24 (6:30pm-7:30pm)
• Authorization for Runway 13-31 Grant Application

The Pierre City Commission approved the consent calendar, including claims and a public hearing date, and unanimously approved several street closures, a grant application for Runway 13-31, and a $5,000 grant for a fish cleaning station. The first reading of the 2025 Budget Ordinance 1869 was given, but no final vote was taken. The meeting adjourned at 6:09 p.m.

• Approved consent calendar including minutes, raffle request, public hearing date, and claims (unanimous)
• Approved street closure for block party on Evans Street Sept 13 (unanimous)
• Approved street closure for TF Riggs Homecoming Parade Sept 26 (unanimous)
• Approved submission of Runway 13-31 grant application (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 BID grant for Fort Pierre fish cleaning station (unanimous)
• First reading of 2025 Budget Ordinance 1869 (no vote)

City Commission

The City Commission will hear 2025 budget presentations from several local organizations. The body will also consider two new plat introductions and set a public hearing for a conditional use permit.

• 2025 Budget Presentations for PARS, PEDCO, Bid #1, Missouri Shores Domestic Violence Center, River City Public Transit, and The Right Turn
• Public Hearing set for Sept 10, 2024: Conditional Use Permit Request for Section 2, Township 110, Range 79
• Introduction of Plat of Lot 4R, Hinkley Subdivision
• Introduction of Plat of Lot A, Morris Addition
• New hires: Communications Officer Jennings Newbold and Community Resource Officer Barrett Martin

The Pierre City Commission approved the consent calendar, which included hiring three new employees, setting a public hearing for a conditional use permit, and approving claims. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included introductions of plats and presentations from outside agencies, with no action taken.

• Approved consent calendar including minutes, new hires, and claims (unanimous)
• Set Sept. 10 public hearing for Conditional Use Permit in Section 2, Township 110, Range 79 (unanimous)
• Approved new hires: Communications Officer Jennings Newbold ($22.96/hr), Community Resource Officer Barrett Martin ($26.30/hr), Volunteer Fire Fighter Kody Demory (unanimous)

Arbor Board

The Arbor Board will meet to review staff reports and address old business regarding EAB. The board will also discuss tree selection for Arbor Day and bird feeding.

• Arbor Day tree selection
• Bird feeding
• EAB (Emerald Ash Borer) old business

The Arbor Board approved the June 2024 minutes and the agenda. Staff reported on storm cleanup and Dutch elm disease removal plans. No formal actions were taken on old or new business items; discussions on emerald ash borer ordinance changes and Arbor Day tree selection were deferred.

• Approved June 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)

Rawlins Library Board of Directors

The Rawlins Municipal Library Board will meet to discuss standard reports (Librarian's, Statistical, Financial, Friend's) and two new business items: a summer reading wrap-up presented by Youth Services Coordinator JoAnn Fischer and a review of the library's computer policy. No significant financial actions or contract approvals are on the agenda.

• Summer Reading Wrap Up presented by JoAnn Fischer, Youth Services Coordinator
• Review of Computer Policy
• Consent Calendar: approval of agenda and prior meeting minutes
• Reports: Librarian’s, Statistical, Financial, and Friend’s reports

The Rawlins Library Board approved spending $6,000 from the library savings account to purchase ten staff chairs, with one abstention. The board also approved the consent calendar and minutes, and updated the Computer and Internet Policy to add the word 'library' before 'material accessed.' No public comment was made, and no other substantive decisions were taken.

• Approved $6,000 from library savings for staff chairs (4-0-1, Roper abstained)
• Approved consent calendar and minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Computer and Internet Policy with added word 'library' (unanimous)

Joint Planning Commission

The City of Pierre and Hughes County Planning Commissions are meeting to review land division requests and a conditional use permit. The body will consider two plats and one request for an industrial facility.

• Public hearing for a conditional use permit for a concrete ready-mix plant (Petitioner: Milton L. Morris)
• Plat of Lot A, Morris Addition (Petitioner: Milton L. Morris)
• Plat of Lot 4R, Hinkley Subdivision, a replat of Lots 4 & 5 (Petitioners: John I.M. Schwartz III & Karen J. Schwartz)

The joint city-county planning commission unanimously recommended approval of a conditional use permit for a concrete ready-mix plant on a proposed lot east of Pierre, and also approved two plats. The plant, proposed by Morris Inc., would be the first in South Dakota to mix all cement inside a building. The commission also approved the plat for Lot A, Morris Addition, and the replat of Lots 4 & 5, Hinkley Subdivision.

• Approved minutes of 7/22/2024 joint meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Plat of Lot A, Morris Addition (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for concrete ready-mix plant (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Plat of Lot 4R, Hinkley Subdivision (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission is holding a special meeting for a work session on the 2025 budget. No votes or specific proposals are listed on the agenda; it is a discussion session only.

• 2025 Budget Work Session

Historic Preservation Commission

The Pierre/Ft. Pierre Historic Preservation Commission will consider a garage replacement request within the Pierre Historic District and vote on the revised FY 24-25 budget. They will also review a maintenance MOA contract amount for Verendrye/Chouteau sites and receive updates on the GFP grant application for Van Metre Bridge. Other updates include signage for Scotty Phillip Cemetery and damage options for Andy's Meat Market sign.

• Review of garage replacement request within Pierre Historic District
• Approve revised Commission FY 24-25 budget
• Review Verendrye/Chouteau maintenance MOA contract amount
• GFP grant application for Van Metre Bridge
• Andy’s Meat Market sign damage and options update

The Pierre/Ft. Pierre Historic Preservation Commission approved minutes, adjusted its FY 24-25 budget, increased the Verendrye Monument maintenance contract from $7,000 to $8,000 per year, and funded two members to attend the West River History Conference. A garage replacement request in the historic district was discussed but no decision was made; a case report is expected for the September meeting.

• Approved June 18 and July 23, 2024 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved budget transfer: $600 removed from Education: Conferences and Contractual: Brochures/Booklets; $1,000 added to Contractual: Chouteau/Verendrye Maintenance, $120 added to Membership Dues, $120 added to new Office Space line item (motion passed)
• Approved modifying MOA to increase Verendrye Monument/Ft. Pierre Chouteau maintenance payment from $7,000 to $8,000/year (motion passed)
• Approved funding for two commission members to attend West River History Conference in Hill City, Oct 3-4, 2024 (motion passed)

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will hold public hearings for a retail alcohol license for Mi Ranchito LLC and a second reading of the Political Sign Ordinance Revision. New business includes North Harrison Reservoir roof rehabilitation, well abandonment of Wells 3, 8, and 6, temporary alcohol licenses for The Longbranch events, and 2025 budget presentations from PAWS and Visit Pierre/Chamber Room. The consent calendar covers routine items such as new hires, a volunteer firefighter, plat approvals, and claims.

• 5:45 PM Public Hearing – Mi Ranchito LLC Retail On-Off Sale Malt Beverage License
• 5:45 PM Public Hearing & Second Reading – Political Sign Ordinance Revision
• North Harrison Reservoir Roof Rehab
• Well Abandonment of Wells 3, 8, 6
• 2025 Budget Presentations: PAWS and Visit Pierre / Chamber Room

The Pierre Board of Commissioners approved the consent calendar, including new hires, a plat, and claims. They also approved an alcoholic beverage license transfer for Mi Ranchito LLC, adopted Ordinance 1867 (Political Sign Ordinance Revision), and approved the North Harrison Reservoir Roof Rehab and well abandonment projects. Two temporary liquor licenses for the Longbranch were approved.

• Approved consent calendar including new hires, plat resolutions, and claims (unanimous)
• Approved Retail On-Off Sale Malt Beverage License transfer for Mi Ranchito LLC (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 1867, Political Sign Ordinance Revision (unanimous)
• Approved North Harrison Reservoir Roof Rehab with Utility Service Company Inc. for $49,801 (unanimous)
• Approved well abandonment of wells 3, 8, and 5 (unanimous)
• Approved temporary liquor license BL-24-51 for Longbranch event on Aug 23, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved temporary liquor license BL-24-52 for Longbranch event on Sep 14, 2024 (unanimous)

City Commission

This is a special City Commission meeting with a single agenda item: a work session to discuss the 2025 budget. No formal decisions or public hearings are scheduled; it is a preparatory discussion.

• 2025 Budget Work Session (discussion only)

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss the 2025 budget. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• 2025 Budget Work Session

Park & Recreation Board

The Park and Recreation Board will convene to approve minutes and hear reports from the YMCA, Recreation Department, and Parks Department. Old business includes discussions on a trail, Steamboat Playground, and the 2025 budget. New business involves a pickleball rules sign.

• Discussion of the 2025 Parks and Recreation budget
• Update on the Steamboat Playground project
• Review of trail-related business
• Consideration of a pickleball rules sign

The Park and Recreation Advisory Board approved the July minutes and the meeting agenda, then heard reports from the YMCA, Recreation, and Parks departments. No formal votes were taken on substantive items; the board discussed the 2025 budget, including moving some projects to 2026, and reviewed a proposed pickleball rules sign.

• Approved minutes of July 18, 2024 meeting
• Approved meeting agenda

City Commission

The City Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding retail on-off sale licenses for wine, cider, and malt beverages for Pierre Players. The body will also review airport runway project bids and change orders, and hear 2025 budget presentations.

• Public hearing for Pierre Players Retail On-Off Sale Wine and Cider and Retail On-Off Sale Malt Beverage License
• Bid award for Airport Runway Project 1331
• Final change order and application for Airport Runway 7-25
• Property transfer for Third Railway Addition
• 2025 Budget Presentations for Capital City Campus and Community & Youth Involved, Inc.

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will hear public comment and consider consent items including new hires and a raffle request. New business includes first readings of political sign ordinance revisions for the city and extraterritorial area, introductions of two plat replats, approval of a final change order for the Griffin Park Pickleball Court project, a construction agreement for landfill Cell #4 with HDR Engineering, guaranteed maximum price and engineering amendments for the wastewater treatment plant clarifier project, and the first presentation of the 2025 budget. The meeting also includes budget presentations from four community organizations.

• First reading and public hearing set for Political Sign Ordinance Revision (city and extraterritorial)
• Introduction of Plat of Lots 22A and 22B, Replat of Camelot Addition, Hughes County
• Introduction of Plat of Lot 1C, Shamrock Commercial Addition, Hughes County
• Griffin Park Pickleball Court Project Change Order #2 (Final) and Pay Application #5 (Final)
• 2025 1st Budget Presentation and presentations from Capital City Band, SD Discovery Center, Capital Area Counseling Services, Boys & Girls Club

The Pierre City Commission approved several contracts and change orders, including a $40,746.28 change order for the Giffin Park Pickleball Court, a $48,625 engineering agreement for Cell #4 Landfill, and amendments for the Wastewater Treatment Plant clarifier project. They also approved first readings of two political sign ordinances and set public hearings. The 2025 preliminary budget was presented but not yet adopted.

• Approved consent calendar including new hires, raffle request, and claims (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1867 (political sign revision) and set public hearing for Aug 20, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1868 (extraterritorial political sign revision) and set public hearing for Aug 19, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Giffin Park Pickleball Court change order #2 and final pay app #5 for $40,746.28 (unanimous)
• Approved HDR Engineering Cell #4 Landfill Construction Agreement for $48,625.00 (unanimous)
• Approved PKG Collaborative guaranteed maximum price amendment for clarifier project (unanimous)
• Approved Burns & McDonnell Engineering amendment #11 for $99,985.00 for clarifier project (unanimous)

Golf Board

The Pierre Golf Board will hold its regular meeting to approve previous minutes, hear staff reports from the clubhouse manager and parks director, and discuss old business on practice area improvements. New business includes reports from the Hillsview Ladies Golf Association and the Oahe Men's Golf Association, tournament scheduling, and the Senior Games. The meeting is open to the public.

• Discussion of practice area improvements (old business)
• Report from HLGA (Hillsview Ladies Golf Association)
• Report from OMGA (Oahe Men's Golf Association)
• Tournament scheduling review
• Senior Games planning

The Golf Board approved the July 1, 2024 minutes and the agenda. Staff reported on course operations, including cart repairs, irrigation issues, and chemical applications. The board discussed complaints about weekend tournament scheduling, with the clubhouse manager to consider moving events to afternoons. No formal decisions were made on new business items.

• Approved July 1, 2024 minutes (motion by Booth, second by Huse)
• Approved agenda with no additions (motion by Villa, second by Huse)
• Adjourned at 6:30 PM (motion by Fitzke, second by Booth)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to review a variance request from Heather King. The applicant is seeking approval for a front deck wider than twelve feet at 1301 E. Park St.

• Variance application for front deck width at 1301 E. Park St

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a public hearing on transferring an alcoholic beverage license from DJ's Clark/SAG INC to DJ's Convenience Store/DMD INC. They will also discuss the Street Scan Project, consider a street closure for the Crazy Days event, and declare a surplus sweeper for auction on Purple Wave. Consent items include approval of previous minutes, a library assistant promotion, and claims.

• Public hearing for transfer of alcoholic beverage license from DJ's Clark/SAG INC to DJ's Convenience Store/DMD INC at 5:45pm
• Street Scan Project discussion
• Crazy Days event: closure of 400 block of Pierre Street on August 3, 2024 from 9am-4pm
• Surplus sweeper listed for auction on Purple Wave
• Promotion of Library Assistant Abby Wright to Administrative Assistant (consent calendar)

Rawlins Library Board of Directors

The Rawlins Municipal Library Board will hold a regular meeting including public comment, consent agenda, and reports from staff and the Friends group. Under new business, the board will receive a presentation on HB1197, review the Circulation Policy, Collection Development Policy, and Library Card Application form. No votes or decisions are explicitly noted in the agenda.

• Presentation on HB1197 by Cataloger Sydney Larson
• Review of Circulation Policy
• Review of Collection Development Policy
• Review of Library Card Application

The Rawlins Municipal Library Board unanimously approved revisions to the Circulation Policy, Collection Development Policy, and Library Card Application, as recommended by the City Attorney, to comply with HB1197. The changes add parental responsibility language for minors' access to materials. The board also discussed the FY2025 budget, including grant receipts and funding requests.

• Approved consent calendar and minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Circulation Policy revisions per City Attorney (unanimous)
• Approved Collection Development Policy revisions per City Attorney (unanimous)
• Approved Library Card Application revisions per City Attorney (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will consider Change Order #3 and Pay Application #6 for the Morris, Inc. Highway 34 Water Main Loop Project. They will also set a public hearing for a malt beverage and wine and cider license application for Pierre Players at 109 S Pierre Street. The consent calendar includes new hires and a volunteer firefighter application, as well as approval of claims.

• Morris, Inc. Highway 34 Water Main Loop Project – Change Order #3 and Pay App #6
• Set 5:45pm August 13, 2024 Public Hearing – Malt Beverage and Wine and Cider License Application for Pierre Players at 109 S Pierre Street
• New Hire Golf Department Seasonal – MaCallie Bettcher
• New Hire Patrol Officer – Zane Lewis
• New Volunteer Fire Fighter Application – Joseph Kafka

The City Commission approved a change order and pay application for the Highway 34 Water Main Loop Project, totaling $126,699.89 and $200,588.82 respectively, without extending the project timeline. The consent calendar was approved, including a public hearing date for a liquor license and several new hires. A public comment requested additional time for demolition orders, but no action was taken on that request.

• Approved Highway 34 Water Main Loop Project Change Order #3 ($126,699.89) and Pay App #6 ($200,588.82) (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including Aug 13 public hearing for Pierre Players liquor license, new hires (MaCallie Bettcher, Zane Lewis, Jarrod Metzler, Joseph Kafka), and claims (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission is holding a special meeting solely to enter executive session under state law to prepare for contract negotiations or to negotiate with employees or their representatives. No other business or public decisions are scheduled.

• Executive session authorized by SDCL 1-25-2(4) for contract negotiations or negotiation with employees or employee representatives

Historic Preservation Commission

The Pierre / Ft. Pierre Historic Preservation Commission will meet on July 23, 2024, to review minutes, a financial planning document, and ongoing old business items such as a commission booklet inventory, Verendrye/Ft. Pierre Chouteau inspection updates, a GFP grant application for the Van Metre Bridge, Scotty Phillip Cemetery signage, and Andy's Meat Market sign damage. New business includes discussion of a garage relocation within the historic district, the West River History Conference, and Verendrye Monument maintenance/improvement costs.

• Discussion regarding garage relocation within historic district
• GFP Grant Application for Van Metre Bridge
• Verendrye/Ft. Pierre Chouteau Inspection Update and Schedule
• Andy's Meat Market Sign Damage/Options Update
• Verendrye Monument/Ft. Pierre Chouteau Maintenance/Improvement Costs

The Pierre/Ft. Pierre Historic Preservation Commission met on July 23, 2024, but lacked a quorum, so it could not take formal action. Members heard comments from Rita and Todd Koenecke about replacing a garage on their property in the Pierre Historic District, but all agenda items were continued to the August 20, 2024, meeting. No substantive decisions were made.

• Continued all agenda items to August 20, 2024, meeting due to lack of quorum
• Heard comments from Rita and Todd Koenecke regarding garage replacement on their property

Arbor Board

The Arbor Board is meeting to approve previous minutes and receive a staff report. The board is considering a proposal to postpone the July meeting until August.

• Approval of June 25, 2024 minutes
• Staff report from Jay Jensen
• Discussion of EAB
• Proposal to postpone July meeting until August

Joint Planning Commission

The Joint Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed revision to Section 13-15-110, which governs the timeframe for placement and removal of political signs in the extra-territorial jurisdiction shared by Pierre and Hughes County. The commission will also consider two plats: a subdivision of Lot 22 in Camelot Addition and a replat of lots in Shamrock Commercial Addition. Approval of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting are also on the docket.

• Public hearing – Ordinance revision to Section 13-15-110 regarding political sign placement and removal timeframe in the extra-territorial joint jurisdiction area.
• Plat – Plat of Lots 22A & 22B, a subdivision of Lot 22, Camelot Addition; petitioners: Michael & Ann Sines.
• Plat – Lot 1C, Shamrock Commercial Addition, a replat of Lot 1B-4, 1B-5, & 1B-6; petitioner: All City Suites & Storage Pierre, LLC.

The Joint City and County Planning Commission recommended approval of an ordinance revision aligning political sign placement and removal timeframes with state law, and recommended approval of two plats: a subdivision of Lot 22 in Camelot Addition and a replat combining three lots in Shamrock Commercial Addition. All votes were unanimous. No public comments were made.

• Recommended approval of ordinance revision to Section 13-15-110 on political sign timeframes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Plat of Lots 22A & 22B, Replat of Camelot Addition (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Plat of Lot 1C, Shamrock Commercial Addition (unanimous)

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding an ordinance revision. The proposal concerns the timeframe for placing and removing political signs before and after primary or general elections.

• Public hearing on ordinance revision to section 12-14-110 regarding political sign placement and removal

The Pierre City Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of an ordinance revision to Section 12-14-110, aligning local rules with state law (HB 1069) on political sign placement and removal. The change allows campaign signs on private property starting ten days before absentee voting begins and requires removal within seven days after the election. No public comment was received, and no other business was discussed.

• Approved April 22, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of ordinance revision to Section 12-14-110 for political sign timeframe (unanimous)

Park & Recreation Board

The Park and Recreation Board will discuss the 2025 budget and receive reports from the YMCA, Recreation Department, and Parks Department. Old business includes the trail project and Steamboat Playground. New business introduces pickleball.

• Discussion of 2025 budget
• Old business: Trail project
• Old business: Steamboat Playground
• New business: Pickleball
• Reports from YMCA, Rec Dept., and Parks Dept.

The Park and Recreation Advisory Board met and discussed a proposal for donor signs at the pickleball courts, including size and installation details, but took no formal action. The board also heard updates on the YMCA, recreation department, and parks department, and approved the previous meeting's minutes and the agenda. No substantive decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved minutes of June 20, 2024 meeting
• Approved meeting agenda
• Discussed pickleball donor signs (no vote taken)

Business Improvement District 1

The Pierre Business Improvement District No. 1 board will discuss a public facilities application for an all-season fish cleaning station and consider several marketing expenditures, including a $1,350 visitor guide ad. The board will also receive a budget and revenue update and hear a disclosure of a chairman change of affiliation.

• Public Facilities Application: All-Season Fish Cleaning Station (Nicole Schwinler)
• Visitor Guide Ad Approval - $1,350
• Marketing Collaboration with Fort Pierre Update
• Junior World Fishing Championships 2025 discussion
• SD Tourism Coop Shoulder/Peak Season Update/Approval

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission is holding a regular meeting on July 16, 2024. The agenda includes new business items such as a request to bid for the Airport Runway 13-31 Project, a USTA grant closeout for Griffin Park tennis resurfacing, and a memorandum of understanding with the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce. The consent calendar covers license transfers and new hires.

• Request to Bid – Airport Runway 13-31 Project
• USTA Grant and Project Closeout for Griffin Park Tennis Resurfacing Project
• Memorandum of Understanding and Facility Lease Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce
• Public Hearing set for July 30, 2024 on malt beverage license transfer to DJ’s Convenience Store at 507 W Sioux Avenue
• Public Hearing set for August 20, 2024 on malt beverage license application for Mi Ranchito LLC at 366 S Pierre Street

City Commission

The City Commission will consider temporary liquor license requests for the Larkspur Landing Event Center on four dates in 2024. The agenda also includes approving recent meeting minutes and confirming two new department hires.

• Temporary liquor licenses for Larkspur Landing Event Center
• New hire: Terra Thompson, Recreation Department Seasonal Concession Manager
• New hire: Robert Walth, Airport ARFF/Operations/Maintenance Technician
• Approval of July 2, 2024, meeting minutes

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will swear in commissioners Jamie Huizenga and Todd Johnson. The meeting includes first readings for ordinances regarding service locates and curb stop operations. The commission will also discuss changing outdoor pool hours.

• Oath of Commissioners Jamie Huizenga and Todd Johnson
• Ordinance revision for service locate updates
• Ordinance revision for curb stop operation
• Change to outdoor pool hours
• Electric Department apprentice wage adjustment

Golf Board

The Golf Board will review staff reports from the clubhouse manager, superintendent, and director of Parks and Recreation. The agenda includes discussion regarding practice area improvements and the Norby Golf Course Design contract.

• Practice area improvements
• Norby Golf Course Design contract
• HLGA report from Huse
• OMGA report from Kulesa

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance application from Tom and Ellen Lee regarding an encroachment into a required setback at 1100 Lakewood Dr. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes.

• Variance application for 1100 Lakewood Dr involving setback encroachment

City Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the Euclid Avenue Utilities Project. The agenda also includes an ordinance update for 911 surcharges and several wastewater project items.

• Public hearing: City of Pierre Clean Water and Drinking Water Projects – Euclid Avenue Utilities Project
• Second reading of Ordinance Update Chapter 3, Article 7, Section 102 regarding 911 Surcharge
• Change Order #1 for the Airport ARFF Truck
• Amendment #10 to the Burns & McDonnell Engineering Agreement Wastewater Project
• New hires for the Business Office, Library, and Emergency Services

Arbor Board

The Pierre Arbor Board will discuss tree trimming plans for the fall and winter of 2024/2025. The meeting includes a staff report from Jay Jensen and the approval of minutes from May 28, 2024. Additionally, the board intends to postpone the July meeting until August.

• Tree trimming for fall/winter 2024/2025
• Approval of May 28, 2024 minutes
• Staff report from Jay Jensen
• Postponement of July meeting to August

Park & Recreation Board

The board will review reports from the YMCA, Recreation Department, and Parks Department. Discussions include updates on the outdoor pool, Steamboat Playground, and Griffin Tennis court resurfacing. The meeting also covers new business regarding 2025 budget items and a Rotary bench/bike rack idea.

• Updates on outdoor pool, trail, and Steamboat Playground
• Griffin Tennis court resurfacing
• Proposed Rotary Bench/Bike rack idea
• 2025 budget item discussions
• YMCA, Rec Dept, and Parks Dept reports

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission and Hughes County will hold a joint meeting to discuss platting and a conditional use permit. The commission will also conduct a public hearing for a temporary liquor license and review an ordinance update regarding the 911 surcharge.

• First reading of ordinance update for 911 Surcharge
• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit at Shamrock Commercial Addition
• Platting of Lots 22A & 22B, Replat of Camelot Addition
• Temporary liquor license request for The Longbranch at Missouri Avenue Event Center
• Park Department seasonal wage adjustment

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will review financial planning documents, including SHPO grant requests and expired grant reports. The meeting also includes discussions regarding garage re-location in the Historic District and updates on various signage projects.

• Review of SHPO grant request for 2024-2025
• Discussion regarding garage re-location in Historic District
• Letter of interest to SD DOT regarding roadwork in Pierre Historic District
• GFP Grant Application for Van Metre Bridge
• Update on Lewis & Clark Signs and Verendrye Monument inspection

City Commission

The commission will consider several new hires and public hearings regarding utility projects and liquor licenses. The agenda also includes a change order for the Pawnee Utility and Street Rebuild Project and a street closure request for August 10, 2024.

• Public hearing for Euclid Avenue Utilities Project
• Change Order #1 for Pawnee Utility and Street Rebuild Project
• Street closure request for Church Street on August 10, 2024
• Bid award for 2024 Water Materials
• Request to surplus a 2006 International Fire Department engine

City Commission

The City Commission will consider a street closure request for the July 7, 2024, Poker Run. The agenda also includes several new department hires and a wage adjustment. A public hearing is scheduled for June 11 regarding a temporary liquor license.

• Street closure request from Dakota Ave to Poplar Ave and Sioux Ave to Missouri River Bridge on July 7, 2024
• Second reading of the Ordinance Chapter & Article Update
• Public hearing for a temporary liquor license at Richie’s BBQ & Grill
• New hires for the Business Office, Park, Electric, Water, and Recreation departments
• Wage adjustment for a Park Department seasonal employee

Golf Board

The Pierre Golf Board is holding its regular monthly meeting, open to the public, at the Hillsview Clubhouse. The board will approve the May minutes, hear staff reports, and discuss old business on practice area improvements. New business includes reports from local golf associations, a practice facility improvement request, and a discussion on tee times for groups, Men's Day, and OMGA.

• Practice area improvements (old business)
• Practice Facility improvement request (new business)
• Tee times for groups, Men's Day, OMGA discussion
• Report from HLGA (Huse)
• Report from OMGA (Villa)

Board of Adjustment

The Pierre Board of Adjustment will meet to consider one variance request from Nathan Yost for an oversize accessory structure at 1103 N. Huron Ave. The board will also handle routine items like approving minutes. The meeting is open for phone participation.

• Variance request by Nathan Yost for oversize accessory structure at 1103 N. Huron Ave
• Meeting held via conference phone at 773-2295, PIN 1880
• Published notice cost approximately $20.95

Joint Planning Commission

The Pierre and Hughes County planning commissions meet jointly to consider a plat for Lots 22A & 22B in the Camelot Addition and hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for contractor offices, shops, and storage at 20557 Grace Avenue. They will also approve minutes from the 8/28/23 meeting and take public comment.

• Plat of Lots 22A & 22B, Replat of Camelot Addition, W1/2 Section 23-111-79, petitioners Michael & Ann Sines
• Public hearing: conditional use permit for contractor office/shops and storage at 20557 Grace Avenue, petitioner Tyler Samuelson, owners Brent and Samuel Adams
• Approval of minutes from 8/28/23 meeting
• Open public comment period per SDCL 1-25-1

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission is meeting to consider several items, including a street closure for Sioux Avenue Cruise Night with a request to allow alcohol consumption in the closure area. The commission will also review agreements for public improvements with three developers, an occupancy license agreement with Midcontinent Communications, and a change order for an Electric Department digger derrick. A first reading of an ordinance chapter and article update is scheduled, along with routine consent calendar items like new hires and claims.

• Street closure on Sioux Avenue from Washington to Jefferson for Cruise Night June 1, 2024, with alcohol consumption request
• Occupancy License Agreement with Midcontinent Communications
• Terex Digger Derrick Electric Department Change Order #1
• First Reading of Ordinance Chapter & Article Update
• Agreements for Public Improvements with Chapelle Investments, Stencil Group II, and PEDCO Sully Property

Arbor Board

The Arbor Board will review the minutes from the March 26, 2024 meeting and receive a staff report. The agenda also includes discussions regarding an Arbor Day event and a tree donation from the South Dakota Retailer Association.

• Approval of March 26, 2024 minutes
• Staff report by Jay Jensen
• Arbor Day event discussion
• South Dakota Retailer Association tree donation

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving consent calendar items such as minutes, new seasonal hires for several city departments, and raffle requests from local organizations. The commission will also review bid results for landfill bale bags under unfinished business. No other major policy decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Bid results for landfill bale bags
• New hires: volunteer fire cadet Jackson Fleagle; seasonal workers in water, fire, street, cemetery, recreation, and park departments
• Raffle requests from Countryside Hospice Support and Memory Care and Friends of Rawlins Library
• Approval of minutes from May 14, 2024 regular meeting
• Claims payment approval

Historic Preservation Commission

The Pierre/Ft. Pierre Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, reviewing a financial planning document, and discussing old and new business items. Topics include the Van Metre Bridge grant application, Cedar Hill Cemetery updates, and the North Euclid Avenue project with SD DOT. The meeting is largely administrative with multiple updates and informational items.

• GFP Grant Application/Van Metre Bridge
• Cedar Hill Cemetery Update
• North Euclid Avenue Project/SD DOT Information
• Verendrye Monument/Ft. Pierre Chouteau Annual Inspection
• Andy's Meat Market Sign Damage

Park & Recreation Board

The Pierre Park and Recreation Board is meeting to approve minutes from April, hear reports from the YMCA and city recreation and parks departments, and discuss old business including the outdoor pool, trail, Steamboat Playground, and Griffin Tennis court resurfacing. New business includes a June swim meet hosted by the Pierre Swim Team and a pickleball court project by CAPA. The meeting is largely a routine update and discussion session.

• Outdoor pool status
• Trail project
• Steamboat Playground
• Griffin Tennis court resurfacing
• Pierre Swim Team June swim meet

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will meet to consider routine items including seasonal hires and claims, and will hold public hearings on several liquor licenses and an airport lease. They will also review bids for electrical equipment guardrail improvements and consider new airport and testing service agreements.

• Public hearing: Zap Baseball retail on-off sale wine and cider license
• Public hearing: Temporary malt beverage and wine license for Capital City Liquor at Mustang Aviation for May 24, 2024, and alcohol at Pierre Airport for Let Freedom Fly Airshow May 25-26
• Public hearing: On-sale liquor license for Chad Wise at Hillsview Golf Course and operating agreement
• Public hearing: Airport lease for Kroeplin Air, LLC
• Bid results for electrical equipment guardrail improvements

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will hold a regular meeting with a proclamation for National Police Week, a consent calendar of routine items, and a public hearing on a temporary liquor license for Oahe Days. New business includes requests for alcohol at the SD Discovery Center, an airport lease assignment, and bidding for 2024 water materials.

• Public hearing for temporary liquor license for Oahe Days June 14-19 in Steamboat Park
• Set May 14 public hearings for airport lease (Kroeplin Air, LLC), temporary malt beverage license (Capital City Liquor at Mustang Aviation), and on-sale liquor license (Chad Wise at Hillsview Golf Course)
• New hires: Fire Department volunteer Darien Fleagle, Street Department seasonal w/ CDL Stacey Gavin, Cemetery seasonal Jace Charron
• Request to bid 2024 water materials
• Airport lease assignment to Tom's Air LLC

Golf Board

The Pierre Golf Board is meeting publicly at the Hillsview Clubhouse to handle routine business, including approving April minutes and agenda additions. They will hear staff reports and discuss old business on the liquor license, plus new business on reports from golf associations, a practice facility improvement request, and tee times for groups.

• Liquor license discussion
• Practice Facility improvement request
• Tee times for groups, Men's Day, OMGA
• Reports from HLGA and OMGA
• Staff reports from Clubhouse manager, Superintendent, Director of Parks and Recreation

Board of Adjustment

The Pierre Board of Adjustment will hold a meeting on May 6, 2024, to consider two variance applications. The first is from the South Dakota Discovery Center for a minimum on-site parking variance, and the second is from Steven and Brittany Novotny for an oversize accessory structure variance. The meeting will also include routine items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of minutes.

• Variance request by South Dakota Discovery Center, 300 E. Capitol Ave, for minimum on-site parking
• Variance request by Steven & Brittany Novotny, 1975 Saunders Ave, for oversize accessory structure
• Meeting held via conference phone at 773-2295, PIN 1880
• Published notice cost approximately $21.66

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will discuss the Pawnee Construction project and traffic control, consider several new hires and a promotion, and vote on items including a public hearing for a liquor license, a plat approval, and budget carryforwards. The agenda includes routine consent items and a request to bid on landfill supplies.

• Pawnee Construction Project and Traffic Control discussion
• Public hearing set for May 14 on Zap Baseball retail on-off sale wine and cider license
• Promotion of Lacey Walz to Business Manager/Finance Officer
• New hires: Police Patrol Officer Kylee Rinehart, Water Department seasonal Charles Fergen, Park seasonal Deegan Houska, Business Office Intern Marlee Shorter
• Request to bid on Landfill Bale Bags; purchase of Street Department crack sealant and mastic material

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission is meeting to discuss and decide on a range of items including a public hearing on airport hay leases, the 2024 summer recreation and Go Green and Clean programs, a purchase for a washbay pressure washer, and a resolution for SRF funding for Cell #4 construction. The agenda also includes several routine items such as claims, minutes, and budget carryforwards.

• Public Hearing – Airport Hay Leases and Bid Award
• 2024 Summer Recreation Program
• 2024 Go Green and Clean Program
• Resolution for SRF Funding for Cell #4 Construction
• Resolution to Appoint City Attorney

Arbor Board

No meeting is scheduled for April 23, 2024. The Arbor Board will instead present trees to 253 second-grade students in Pierre and Ft. Pierre at various schools.

• Tree presentation at Buchanan (65 students)
• Tree presentation at St. Joe (28 students)
• Tree presentation at Jefferson (62 students)
• Tree presentation at Ft Pierre (31 students)
• Tree presentation at Kennedy (67 students)

Rawlins Library Board of Directors

The Rawlins Municipal Library Board will meet to receive reports on library statistics and finances. The board will also review the current computer policy during new business.

• Review of Computer Policy

City Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a plat petition for Lots 27R and 29R, Block 101, in the Wells Second Addition. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the March 25, 2024, meeting.

• Platting of Lots 27R & 29R, Block 101, Wells Second Addition
• Approval of March 25, 2024 meeting minutes

Park & Recreation Board

The Pierre Park and Recreation Board is meeting at the city pool to approve prior minutes and hear reports from the recreation and parks departments. Old business includes updates on the outdoor pool, trail, Boys & Girls Club gym floor, RTP grant, and Steamboat Playground, while new business covers the 2024 Summer Rec guide and tennis court resurfacing.

• Outdoor pool update
• Trail update
• B & G club gym floor
• RTP grant
• Tennis court resurfacing

Business Improvement District 1

The Pierre Business Improvement District No. 1 board will meet to adopt the agenda, approve prior minutes, and review an event funding evaluation scoresheet for Huron and Watertown. They will also receive a budget and revenue update, consider a public facilities application for the Trail FIVE Project, and review a marketing and events application for Oahe Days. Marketing updates include collaboration with Fort Pierre, the 2025 Junior World Fishing Championships, and small grant requests.

• Event Funding Evaluation Scoresheet: Huron, Watertown
• Budget and Revenue Update
• Public Facilities Application: Trail FIVE Project
• Marketing & Events Application: Oahe Days
• Small Grants: USA SD Softball - $2,000; Community Leadership Conservation Tour - $500

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will select a Construction Manager at Risk for the Wastewater Final Clarifier Project, a major infrastructure decision. The agenda also includes several new business items, such as a sewer lining change order, a pool agreement, a liquor license resolution, and a renewable energy certificate agreement. Consent items cover seasonal hires and raffle requests.

• Selection of Construction Manager at Risk – Wastewater Final Clarifier Project
• Sewer Lining Project – Change Order #3/Final
• Resolution to Allow On-Sale Liquor License at City-Owned Facilities
• Missouri River Energy Services and Western Area Power Administration Renewable Energy Certificate Agreement
• Request to Bid – Electrical Equipment Guardrail Improvements

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 Lewis & Clark signs in Ft. Pierre, originating documents, and a GFP grant application for the Van Metre Bridge. New business covers annual dues for the SD State Historical Society.

• Review of financial planning document
• Lewis & Clark signs in Ft. Pierre
• GFP grant application for Van Metre Bridge
• Annual dues for SD State Historical Society

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will hold a public hearing on a petition to vacate a portion of Tyler Avenue and alleys, and will consider the second reading of an ordinance revising storage and shipping container regulations. The commission will also discuss a grant award from the Central Plains Water Development District and a change order for the Sharpe Enterprises washbay project. Consent items include seasonal hires and claims.

• Public hearing to vacate a portion of Tyler Avenue and alleys
• Second reading of ordinance revising Chapter 12, Article 1 on storage and shipping containers
• Central Plains Water Development District grant award
• Sharpe Enterprises Contract Washbay Project – Change Order #6
• New seasonal hires in Park and Water Departments

Golf Board

The Pierre Golf Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on April 8, 2024, at the Hillsview Clubhouse. The board will determine quorum, approve the March 11 minutes, and hear staff reports from the clubhouse manager, superintendent, and parks director. Old business includes a liquor license item, and new business features reports from the HLGA and OMGA.

• Liquor license discussion under old business
• Staff reports from Chad Wise, Jordan Steiner, and Bryan Tipton
• Reports from HLGA (Huse) and OMGA (Villa)
• Approval of March 11, 2024 meeting minutes

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will hold a public hearing on a temporary liquor license for The Longbranch at Missouri Avenue Event Center, consider awarding a 2024 street paving contract, and discuss a Memorandum of Understanding with the Oahe YMCA. They will also review a plat for Lot 7R-1 and a first reading of an ordinance revision on storage and shipping containers.

• Public hearing for temporary liquor license at The Longbranch, Missouri Avenue Event Center, April 7, 2024
• Bid award for 2024 street paving
• Oahe YMCA Memorandum of Understanding
• Plat of Lot 7R-1, Block 74, Fifth Railway Addition, Coyle Properties, LLC
• First reading of ordinance revision Chapter 12, Article 1, Storage and Shipping Containers

Board of Adjustment

The Pierre Board of Adjustment will meet to consider a variance request from the South Dakota Discovery Center at 300 E. Capitol Ave. The applicant seeks approval for a variance from the minimum on-site parking requirement. The meeting will also include routine items like approving minutes.

• Variance application by South Dakota Discovery Center, 300 E. Capitol Ave, for minimum on-site parking
• Meeting held via conference phone; call 773-2295, PIN 1880
• Published notice at approximate cost of $ (amount blank in agenda)

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will hear an update on the USS Pierre from Austal USA and hold a public hearing on a temporary malt beverage license for the Lake Sharpe Showdown Fishing Tournament. The consent calendar includes seasonal hires, a raffle request, and claims. New business covers a contract change order, an easement agreement, two plat introductions, and a street vacation petition.

• USS Pierre Update – Austal USA
• Public Hearing: Temporary Malt Beverage License for Pierre Area Chamber at Lake Sharpe Showdown Fishing Tournament, April 27-28 at Steamboat Park
• Sharpe Enterprises Contract Washbay Project - Change Order #5
• Introduction – Plat of Lot 7R-1, Block 74, Fifth Railway Addition, Coyle Properties, LLC
• Set 5:45 April 9, 2024 Public Hearing - Petition to Vacate a Portion of Tyler Avenue and Alleys

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. Items include updates on Cedar Hill Cemetery, Lewis & Clark signs, a driving tour booklet, the Van Metre Bridge grant application, and a SHPO grant application. The meeting is open to the public.

• Van Metre Bridge Grant Application
• SHPO Grant Application
• Cedar Hill Cemetery update
• Driving Tour Booklet
• Oral Histories for Website

Arbor Board

The Pierre Arbor Board will approve February minutes, review a staff report by Jay Jensen, and address old business regarding EAB management and bird feeding. Members will also discuss an upcoming Arbor Day event and hold open dialogue on new matters before adjourning at 1:00 PM.

• Approve February 27, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review staff report by Jay Jensen
• Discuss EAB and bird feeding protocols
• Plan upcoming Arbor Day event

Rawlins Library Board of Directors

The Rawlins Municipal Library Board will meet to hear public comment, approve the consent calendar including minutes and reports, and discuss new business items including a review of the Technology Plan, Marking Plan, and Employee Dress Code Policy.

• Review of Technology Plan
• Review of Marking Plan
• Review of Employee Dress Code Policy
• Public comment period
• Consent calendar with minutes, librarian's report, statistical reports, financial reports, and Friend's report

City Planning Commission

The Pierre City Planning Commission will review two subdivision plat applications that propose dividing land into new residential lots. The first covers Lot 7R-1 in the Fifth Railway Addition, requested by Coyle Properties, LLC. The second covers the Prairie Ridge Addition, requested by Park Avenue LLC, Jerome Jacobs, and Linda Bernard. If approved, these plats allow property owners to officially record the new lots for future home construction.

• Plat review for Lot 7R-1, Block 74, Fifth Railway Addition (Coyle Properties, LLC)
• Plat review for Prairie Ridge Addition (Park Avenue LLC, Jerome Jacobs, and Linda Bernard)
• Approval of minutes from the February 26, 2024 meeting

Park & Recreation Board

The Pierre Park and Recreation Board is meeting to approve the February minutes and hear reports from the recreation and parks departments. Old business includes updates on the outdoor pool, a new trail, the B&G club gym floor, and an RTP grant, while new business covers the Steamboat Park playground.

• Outdoor pool update
• New Trail update
• B&G club gym floor update
• RTP grant update
• Steamboat Park playground update

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission is meeting to receive updates on the upcoming airshow and a child care study from PEDCO. The consent calendar includes routine items like new hires, raffle requests, and a public hearing for a temporary liquor license. Unfinished business includes a Missouri River Bridge project update and a public hearing for an airport lease with Tom Air, LLC.

• Airshow update
• PEDCO – Realizing Rural’s Child Care Study Report
• Public hearing for temporary liquor license for The Longbranch at Missouri Avenue Event Center
• New hires: Water Department Maintenance Technicians Jordan Marvel and Benjamin Hughes; Recreation Department Intern Kenzie Gronlund
• Missouri River Bridge Project Update

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will discuss and decide on the 2024 Hillsview Golf Course season, award a bid for curb and gutter work, and consider a concrete crushing contract. They will also review several other items including a change order for the Sharpe Enterprises washbay project, a property transfer, and an engineering services agreement for the airport runway rehab.

• 2024 Hillsview Golf Course Season
• Bid Award – 2024 Curb and Gutter
• 2024 Concrete Crushing Contract
• Sharpe Enterprises Contract Washbay Project - Change Order #4
• Engineering Design Services agreement for Runway 13/31 Rehab Project – H W Lochner

Golf Board

The Pierre Golf Board is meeting publicly at the Hillsview Clubhouse to approve February minutes, hear staff reports, and discuss new business including a liquor license for the clubhouse and reports from golf associations. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or contracts listed.

• Liquor license discussion for Hillsview clubhouse
• Report from HLGA (Huse)
• Report from OMGA (Villa)
• Approval of February 5, 2023 meeting minutes
• Staff reports from Clubhouse manager, Superintendent, and Parks & Recreation Director

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will meet to consider routine business including a contract for an employee classification study, a bid award for aggregate base course, and a plat approval. The agenda also includes several new hires and appointments, a parade route, and office closure for Good Friday.

• Contract with Condrey Associates for Employee Classification Study
• Bid Award – 2024 Aggregate Base Course
• Plat of Block 12R, Block 1, Specker’s Resubdivision, Hughes County
• St. Patrick’s Day Parade Route
• New hires: Library Assistant, Street Seasonal with CDL, Water Seasonal with CDL

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will consider awarding a bid for the 2024 Slurry Seal surface treatment project and a request to bid for 2024 street paving. The agenda also includes a plat introduction for a resubdivision and several consent items, including water department personnel changes and a raffle request. Public comment is scheduled.

• Bid Award – Surface Treatment Project– Slurry Seal 2024
• Request to Bid – 2024 Street Paving
• Introduction – Plat of Block 12R, Block 1, Specker’s Resubdivision, Hughes County
• Water Department Transfers from Maintenance Technician to Plant/System Specialist – Mark Lee and Mark Koch
• Water Department Promotion to Senior Plant/System Specialist – Adam Erickson

Arbor Board

The Pierre Arbor Board will review results from an RFP regarding IRA funding. The meeting also includes discussions on Dutch elm removal and upcoming Arbor Day events.

• RFP results for IRA funding
• Dutch elm removal
• 2024 Dakota ISA Conference
• Kentucky Coffee Tree Arbor Day events
• Bird feeding discussion

Rawlins Library Board of Directors

The Rawlins Municipal Library Board will hold a public meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items. The agenda includes a review of the library's bylaws, an annual review of the technology plan, and a review of the unattended minor policy. A presentation on Hoopla by Kerry Bowers is also scheduled.

• Review of Library Bylaws
• Hoopla Presentation with Kerry Bowers
• Annual Review of Technology Plan
• Review of Unattended Minor Policy

City Planning Commission

The Pierre City Planning Commission will meet on February 26, 2024. The agenda includes a request by Hughes County to plat Block 12R, Block 1 of Specker’s Resubdivision and the approval of minutes from the November 27, 2023 meeting.

• Plat for Block 12R, Block 1, Specker’s Resubdivision
• Approval of November 27, 2023 meeting minutes

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will consider several construction-related contracts, including an asphalt crushing contract, a request to bid on the 2024 curb and gutter project, an outdoor pool sidewalk contract, and selection of a bridge inspection engineer. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as meeting minutes, new hires, board appointments, and claims.

• Asphalt Crushing Contract
• Request to Bid – 2024 Curb and Gutter Project
• Outdoor Pool Sidewalk Contract
• Bridge Inspection Engineer Selection
• New hires: Library Assistant Abby Wright, Park Seasonal Tom Stotts

Historic Preservation Commission

The Pierre/Ft. Pierre Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and reviewing a financial planning document. They will also discuss old business items such as the Cedar Hill Cemetery update, Lewis & Clark signs in Ft. Pierre, distribution of commission materials, and a GFP grant application for Van Metre Bridge, along with new business on Oahe Chapel Preservation membership dues and a remembrance for Don Zeller.

• Cedar Hill Cemetery update
• Lewis & Clark signs in Ft. Pierre
• GFP grant application for Van Metre Bridge
• Oahe Chapel Preservation membership dues
• Don Zeller remembrance

Park & Recreation Board

The Pierre Park and Recreation Board will convene to approve minutes and agenda, receive reports from the YMCA, Recreation, and Parks departments, and discuss old and new business. Old business includes updates on the outdoor pool, new trail, and pool concessions, while new business covers lounge chair placement and a Boys & Girls Club floor update.

• Outdoor pool update
• New trail update
• Concession discussion for outdoor pool
• Lounge chair and chair placement at outdoor pool
• Boys & Girls Club floor update

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission is meeting to handle routine business and several public hearings. They will hold hearings on a solid waste management application for a new landfill cell and an airport lease with Kroeplin Air LLC. The commission will also consider several new business items, including pool concession equipment, an airport runway change order, and a utility billing software change.

• Public hearing: DANR Solid Waste Management Program Application for Landfill cell #4
• Public hearing: Airport Lease Kroeplin Air LLC
• Airport Runway 7-25 Project Change Order #2
• Request to Bid – 2024 Aggregate Base Course
• Restrictive Covenant – 221 W Prospect Ave

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will consider bids for the 2024 slurry seal surface treatment project, hold public hearings on two lease agreements with the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and vote on several contracts and purchases, including a police patrol vehicle and amendments to wastewater and pool agreements. The consent calendar includes routine items such as minutes, a new library assistant hire, a water superintendent promotion, and a raffle request.

• Bid results for 2024 Slurry Seal surface treatment project
• Public hearing on DANR air quality testing station lease agreement
• Public hearing on DANR bait station lease agreement
• Sharpe Contract washbay project change order #3
• Request to purchase police patrol vehicle

Golf Board

The Pierre Golf Board is holding its regular monthly meeting, open to the public, at the Hillsview Clubhouse. The agenda includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes, staff reports from the clubhouse manager, superintendent, and parks director, and updates on league reports, membership sales, and a golf camp. No major decisions or public hearings are listed; the meeting is largely procedural and informational.

• Approval of December 4, 2023 meeting minutes
• Staff reports from Chad Wise, Jordan Steiner, and Bryan Tipton
• Membership update: clubhouse hours for membership sales
• Golf camp presentation by Tiffany Benham
• Reports from HLGA and OMGA

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission is meeting to handle routine business and consider several items. They will vote on a consent calendar that includes setting public hearings for an airport lease and a landfill cell application, as well as approving minutes, a new firefighter application, a pay step increase, and claims. Under new business, they will discuss authorizing a request for qualifications for a construction manager at risk for the wastewater final clarifier project.

• Set public hearing for Airport Lease Kroeplin Air LLC
• Set public hearing for DANR Solid Waste Management Program Application for Landfill cell #4
• New Firefighter Application – Shelby Frame
• In Grade Step Increase – Karson Nieman, Electric Department
• Permission to Request for Qualifications Construction Manager at Risk – Wastewater Final Clarifier Project

Rawlins Library Board of Directors

The Rawlins Municipal Library Board will receive an Exemplary Accreditation Award from State Librarian George Seamon. The board will also review the library's strategic plan and bylaws as part of annual business. Consent calendar items include approval of the agenda, minutes, and reports from the librarian, statistics, finances, and the Friends group.

• Exemplary Accreditation Award presented by State Librarian George Seamon
• Annual review of Strategic Plan
• Annual review of Bylaws
• Consent calendar: minutes, librarian's report, statistical reports, financial reports, Friend's report

Arbor Board

The Pierre Arbor Board will meet to discuss old business regarding Dutch elm removal and new business concerning an IRA funding opportunity RFP. The meeting also includes updates on member terms, bird feeding, and Arbor Day.

• Dutch elm removal
• RFP for IRA funding opportunity
• 2024 Dakota ISA Conference
• Member term updates
• Bird feeding discussion

City Commission

The City Commission will conduct a regular meeting including public comment and a consent calendar. Items include a request for a property tax abatement and setting a public hearing for lease agreements.

• Public hearing set for February 6, 2024, regarding DANR Air Quality Testing Station and DANR Bait Station Lease Agreements
• Property tax abatement request for Missouri Shores Domestic Violence Center
• Raffle request from Oahe YMCA
• 2024 Salary Publication

Park & Recreation Board

The Park and Recreation Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear reports from the YMCA, Recreation and Parks departments, and discuss old and new business. Old business includes updates on the outdoor pool and new trail, while new business covers the pool concession menu, lounge chair placement, and a bench donation idea from Matt Judson. The meeting is largely routine with reports and updates.

• Outdoor pool update
• New trail update
• Concession menu for outdoor pool
• Lounge chair and chair placement at outdoor pool
• Matt Judson bench donation and idea

Historic Preservation Commission

The Pierre/Ft. Pierre Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and reviewing a financial planning document. They will also discuss old business items like state/tribal grant information, Cedar Hill Cemetery updates, QR code status, and Lewis & Clark signs, plus new business such as membership dues and distribution plans for booklets.

• State/Tribal Grant Information
• Cedar Hill Cemetery Update
• QR Codes Status
• Lewis & Clark Signs in Ft. Pierre
• Lewis & Clark Trail Heritage Foundation membership dues

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission is meeting to discuss a Missouri River Energy Services program update and consider several purchases and a bid request. Items include buying Forsta screens for the Water Department, an outdoor pool scoreboard, and authorizing bidding for the 2024 Slurry Seal surface treatment project. The consent calendar includes routine items like minutes, the fire department roster, a raffle request, and claims.

• Missouri River Energy Services Bright Energy Solutions Program Update
• Request to Purchase Forsta Screens - Water Department
• Request to Purchase Outdoor Pool Scoreboard
• Request to Bid – Surface Treatment Project – Slurry Seal 2024
• Raffle Request – SD Discovery Center

Business Improvement District 1

The Pierre Business Improvement District No. 1 board will meet to adopt the agenda, approve prior minutes, hear grant presentations for the 2024 Air Show and Governor's Cup, and elect a chairman and secretary for two-year terms. They will also review a budget and revenue update, approve the 2024 budget items (small grants, STR, and marketing), and discuss marketing and events applications. The meeting includes a Zoom presentation from Placer Ai and scheduling of 2024 meeting dates.

• 2024 Air Show grant presentation by Jamie Huizenga
• 2024 Governor's Cup grant presentation by Curt Underhill
• Officer elections for chairman and secretary (two-year term)
• 2024 budget approvals: Small Grants $7,500, STR up to $3,400, Organic Social Media/Email Marketing $15,000
• Marketing and events applications discussion and action

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will meet to consider several routine items, including a consulting agreement for health insurance, property transfers, a vehicle purchase for the airport, and multiple property tax abatement requests. The agenda also includes consent items like minutes, raffle requests, and claims.

• Aon Health Insurance Consulting Agreement
• Property Transfer Georgetown Park Addition
• Request to Purchase 2024 Gator – Airport
• Airport Lease Assignment – Budget/Avis Rental Car to Aero NW LLC
• Sewer Lining Project – Change Order #2

Board of Adjustment

The Pierre Board of Adjustment will meet to consider a variance request from Lavonn Peters for property at 109 N. Madison Ave, specifically seeking relief from lot coverage requirements. The meeting includes standard procedural items like call to order, roll call, and approval of minutes, with the variance application as the sole substantive item.

• Variance request by Lavonn Peters for lot coverage at 109 N. Madison Ave
• Public hearing on the variance application
• Meeting held via conference phone (773-2295, PIN 1880)
• Notice published at cost of $12.78

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will meet to consider several routine and business items, including agreements for health insurance consulting, a pool scoreboard purchase, and an engineering study for a generation addition. They will also set the 2024 election date and designate the official newspaper and depositories. The agenda includes consent items such as minutes, new hires, and claims.

• Aon Health Insurance Consulting Agreement
• Request to Purchase Outdoor Pool Scoreboard
• DGR Engineering Agreement for Generation Addition Feasibility Study
• 2024 Combined Election Agreement and set June 4, 2024 Election Date
• New Hire Utilities Construction and Operations Manager – Josh Bible

Golf Board

The Pierre Golf Board is holding its January 1 meeting at the Hillsview Clubhouse, but the agenda states no meeting is scheduled in January. The board will call to order, determine a quorum, and handle any agenda additions before adjourning. The next regular meeting is set for February 5, 2024.

• Call to order by Chairman Bartlett at Hillsview Clubhouse
• Quorum determination with member roll call
• Staff reports from Clubhouse manager, Superintendent, and Parks & Recreation Director
• No meeting scheduled in January
• Next meeting February 5, 2024 at clubhouse