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Pierre public meetings in 2025

101 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 31, 2025

City Commission

Executive session to discuss contract negotiations with city employees

The Pierre City Commission will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 1:00 pm. The agenda includes an executive (closed) session authorized under SDCL 1‑25‑2(4) for the purpose of preparing for or negotiating contracts with employees or their representatives. No other agenda items are listed.

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Tue Dec 23, 2025

City Commission

City Commission will hold a second reading of the 2025 Budget Supplement

The commission will consider two public hearings on land lease matters, several purchase requests for street and airport equipment, and agreements for testing services. A second reading of the 2025 Budget Supplement and a resolution to appoint the city attorney for 2026 are also on the agenda. Routine consent calendar items such as meeting minutes and a volunteer firefighter application are included.

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✓ Decided: City Commission unanimously approves $243,900 street excavator purchase

The commission approved the consent calendar and several procurement requests, including a $243,900 excavator for the Street Department, a $25,915.55 air compressor, and a $75,244.30 CAT skidsteer for the Airport. Lease agreements were awarded for Hay Lease Tract 1 to Darren Boyle at $30 per acre and for the Landfill Farmland to Jaeger Farms at $101 per acre. The city also adopted Ordinance 1886, transferred 2025 budget funds, and appointed Riter Rogers, LLP and Lindsey Riter‑Rapp as City Attorney for 2026. All actions received unanimous approval.

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Tue Dec 23, 2025

City Commission

Commission will hold executive session on employee contract negotiations

The Pierre City Commission will convene an executive (closed) session. The session is authorized to prepare for or negotiate contracts with city employees or their representatives, as allowed by SDCL 1‑25‑2(4). No other agenda items are listed.

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Tue Dec 23, 2025

Arbor Board

Pierre Arbor Board to review 2026 work plan and Tree City USA application

The Arbor Board will meet to discuss the Tree City USA application and the work plan for 2026. The board will also hold an election of officers and discuss bird feeding.

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✓ Decided: Board approved October minutes and the meeting agenda

The Arbor Board approved the October 2025 meeting minutes and approved the agenda as submitted. The board discussed tree removal updates, a community forestry grant, a revised tree‑trimming ordinance, emerald ash borer planning, bird‑feeder maintenance, and board membership matters, but no further actions were formally decided. Follow‑up tasks were assigned to staff and the commissioner.

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Mon Dec 22, 2025

City Commission

Executive session to discuss employee contract negotiations

The City Commission will hold a special meeting on December 2, 2025 at 7:00 a.m. An executive (closed) session is scheduled to prepare for and negotiate contracts with employees or their representatives, as authorized by SDCL 1‑25‑2(4). No other agenda items are listed.

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Thu Dec 18, 2025

Park & Recreation Board

Park & Recreation Board meeting cancelled, no actions taken

The Pierre Park and Recreation Board meeting scheduled for December 18, 2025 was cancelled. Consequently, no minutes were approved, no reports were presented, and no new business was considered. No decisions or actions were taken at this meeting.

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Tue Dec 16, 2025

City Commission

City Commission to consider 2026 street paving bids and budget supplement

The City Commission will review recaps for the outdoor pool and Hillsview Golf Course. The body is considering a budget supplement and requests to purchase equipment for the airport. The meeting includes a request to bid for the 2026 Street Paving Project.

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✓ Decided: City Commission extends marina lease to 2054 and approves key projects

The commission unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included the minutes from Dec. 9, 2025, a new street‑maintenance hire, and various claims. It also unanimously adopted the 2025 Commission and Part‑Time Patrol Officer salary policy with cost‑of‑living adjustments for 2025‑2027. The board approved an amendment to the SD Game, Fish, and Parks marina lease, extending it to Dec. 31, 2054, and authorized the mayor to sign. Additional unanimous approvals were given for the 2026 street‑paving bid request and a joint‑powers agreement amendment for the Central SD Communications Center.

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Tue Dec 16, 2025

Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission reviews updates and plans future projects

The commission will consider approving the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting and review a financial planning document. It will receive updates on the historic booklet printing and the Cedar Hill Cemetery project. New business includes discussion of the Talking Trails initiative and planning for future preservation projects.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved minutes and assigned members to study heritage projects

The commission approved the November 18, 2025 minutes. It agreed the existing steamboat informational sign is sufficient. Members were tasked to investigate costs for the Talking Trails program and to explore several future heritage projects, each with a designated lead. No other actions were taken.

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Tue Dec 9, 2025

City Commission

City Commission to consider 2026 salary policy and budget supplement for pickleball lighting

The City Commission will discuss the 2026 salary policy and a budget supplement for a pickleball lighting project. The body is also scheduling public hearings for a landfill farmland lease award and a hay lease tract reassignment.

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✓ Decided: City Commission approves 2026 salary COLA increases for staff and police

The commission unanimously approved the consent calendar, a software agreement for the Solid Waste Department, and a purchase of street maintenance materials. It also adopted a budget supplement for the Pickleball lighting project and approved several 2026 salary COLA adjustments for management, communications, and police personnel. Finally, the December 30, 2025 commission meeting was cancelled.

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Tue Dec 2, 2025

City Commission

Pierre City Commission to hold public hearing on accessory building ordinances

The City Commission will conduct a public hearing and second reading for ordinance revisions regarding accessory buildings. The body will also consider a budget supplement for pickleball court lighting and 2026 fees for Hillsview Golf Course.

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✓ Decided: City Commission approves airport rescue truck grant closeout and multiple projects

The commission unanimously approved the final reimbursement of $112,236.24 for the airport rescue fire truck grant. It also adopted new accessory‑building regulations, approved a replat for Huizenga Acres, accepted donations for a pickleball lighting project, raised golf fees by 10%, and authorized bids for a landfill farmland lease.

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Tue Dec 2, 2025

City Commission

Pierre City Commission holds special meeting for executive session

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.

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Mon Dec 1, 2025

Golf Board

Pierre Golf Board to elect officers and discuss driving range improvements

The Golf Board will meet to elect officers and review reports from the clubhouse manager, superintendent, and Director of Parks and Recreation. The board will also discuss driving range improvements and tournament policy.

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✓ Decided: Board elected officers and created a capital‑improvement fund subcommittee

The Golf Board confirmed Mike as Chair, Scott as Vice Chair, and Deanna as Secretary by consensus. It approved the formation of a subcommittee to study a capital‑improvement fund, with Adam as chair and several members appointed. The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 PM after a motion by Nelson and second by Bothum. No vote tallies were recorded for these actions.

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Tue Nov 25, 2025

City Commission

City Commission to consider airport agreement, police vehicle purchase, and ordinance revisions

The City Commission will consider a new agreement with AeroSimple for the Pierre Regional Airport, request to purchase patrol vehicles for the police department, and revise ordinances regarding accessory buildings. The meeting will also include the approval of minutes, a volunteer firefighter application, and a raffle request.

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✓ Decided: Commission unanimously approved $464,916 street‑surfacing slurry seal contract

The commission approved the bid award for the 2026 street surfacing slurry seal project to Asphalt Surfacing Company for $464,916.80. It also approved the AeroSimple software agreement for Pierre Regional Airport at $6,000 per year for five years, and authorized the sale of 2026 Renewable Energy Certificates to MRES for $1 each (estimated $114,441). Additionally, the purchase of two Ford Interceptor SUVs at $46,851 each ($93,702 total) and the consent calendar were unanimously approved.

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Tue Nov 25, 2025

Arbor Board

Pierre Arbor Board meeting cancelled

The meeting scheduled for November 25, 2025, was cancelled. No decisions or discussions were recorded.

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Mon Nov 24, 2025

City Planning Commission

Pierre Planning Commission to consider replat of Huizenga Acres

The City Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes from a previous session and consider a replat for Lots 1-3 of the Huizenga Acres subdivision. The body will also hear public comments.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved recommendation to replat Huizenga Acres (Lots 1‑3)

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting. It then unanimously recommended approval of the Plat of Lots 1‑3, Huizenga Acres, a replat that would create three new lots on Maple Avenue. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

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Thu Nov 20, 2025

Park & Recreation Board

Board will consider disc golf course recommendations and park updates

The Park & Recreation Board will determine quorum, approve minutes from the October 20 meeting, and consider agenda additions. Reports will be heard from the YMCA, Recreation Department, and Parks Department, including a trail update and a wheelchair ramp project at the Downs Marina boat ramp. New business includes recommendations for a disc golf course. The meeting will adjourn at 5:00 PM.

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✓ Decided: Board approved October meeting minutes and adjourned

The Park & Recreation Board approved the minutes from the October 16 meeting and approved the agenda for the November 20 session. No substantive actions or approvals were taken; the board adjourned the meeting at 5:00 PM.

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Tue Nov 18, 2025

City Commission

Commission to approve final payments for several 2025 infrastructure projects

The Pierre City Commission will consider a consent calendar that includes meeting minutes, a new airport technician hire, a police promotion, a volunteer firefighter application, ordinance revisions for accessory buildings, a tourism raffle request, and claims. The commission will also address new business items, specifically change orders and final payments for the 2025 Slurry Seal, Street Paving, and Curb and Gutter projects, as well as the Euclid Avenue Utilities Improvement Project. Additionally, the commission will discuss insurance rates for 2026.

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✓ Decided: City approved final payments for infrastructure projects and raised employee insurance rates.

The Pierre City Commission unanimously approved the consent calendar and several change orders that finalize payments for major public works projects, including slurry seal, street paving, curb and gutter, and utilities improvements. The commission also approved updates to the 2026 employee health, dental, life, and vision insurance plans, increasing various deductibles and rates. All actions were authorized for the mayor to sign.

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Tue Nov 18, 2025

Historic Preservation Commission

Commission to approve minutes, review finances, and discuss sign update

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider approving the minutes from the September 23, 2025 meeting. It will review the financial planning document. The commission will discuss old‑business items including an update to the Ft. Pierre Chouteau sign, volunteer‑hours reporting, and the election of commission officers. New business includes a proposal to reprint the commission booklet.

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✓ Decided: Commission authorized up to $4,000 for booklet reprinting

The commission approved the September 23 and October 21, 2025 meeting minutes. It reappointed the current officers for another one‑year term. It authorized President Buscher to seek a bid and allocate up to $1,500 each for two booklets and $1,000 for a third from budget category #450. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Mon Nov 17, 2025

Rawlins Library Board of Directors

Board to review policies and adopt AI guidelines for the library

The Rawlins Library Board will examine updates to its Collection Development Policy to meet HB1239 requirements. It will also review the Media and Photography Policy and consider adopting a new Artificial Intelligence Policy. A presentation on security cameras and an overview of the AI policy will be given by IT Administrator Craig Waldron.

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✓ Decided: Board approved funding for approximately $17,000 security camera upgrade

The board unanimously approved the consent calendar. Trustees approved withdrawing money from the BankWest savings account to fund a roughly $17,000 security‑camera upgrade, despite one opposition. The revised Collection Development Policy was adopted unanimously. The Media and Photography Policy was also adopted unanimously.

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Wed Nov 12, 2025

City Commission

City Commission to consider 2026 utility rate changes (second reading)

The Pierre City Commission will hold a second reading on the 2026 utility rates. It will also consider temporary alcohol licenses for events at Larkspur Landing on five specific dates in November and December 2025. Additional agenda items include the oath of office for Police Chief Dusty Pelle, routine consent‑calendar approvals, and public comment.

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✓ Decided: City Commission approved 5% utility rate hikes effective Jan 1, 2026

The commission unanimously approved new water, electric, and wastewater rates that increase fees by 5% starting Jan. 1, 2026. It also approved special event temporary alcohol licenses for the Larkspur Landing Event Center and adopted the consent calendar, including new hires and a revised raffle request. The oath of office for Police Chief Dusty Pelle was administered.

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Tue Nov 4, 2025

City Commission

City Commission will consider a 2025 police department salary adjustment

The commission will review several items, including a street closure request for the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce Parade of Lights on Dec 5, 2025, and a request to serve alcohol at the SD Discovery Center Best for Last event on Nov 20, 2025. They will hold the first reading on the 2026 utility rates and consider the 2026 fee schedule. The agenda also includes renewals of 2026 liquor and wine licenses, the city offices holiday schedule, and the 2025 police department salary adjustment.

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✓ Decided: Police Department salary grades and 10% pay increase approved

The commission unanimously approved the consent calendar, a street‑closure request for the Dec. 5 Parade of Lights, alcohol service at the SD Discovery Center, the 2026 fee schedule, liquor‑license renewals, and a half‑day holiday office closure. It also approved a police salary adjustment that moves patrol officers to pay grade 17, detectives to grade 18, and gives all hourly law‑enforcement staff a 10% raise.

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Mon Nov 3, 2025

Golf Board

Golf Board meeting scheduled for November 3, 2025, is cancelled

The agenda for the November 3, 2025, Golf Board meeting states that no meeting is scheduled for this date. The next meeting is scheduled for December 1, 2025, at the clubhouse.

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Tue Oct 28, 2025

City Commission

Commission will consider a bid request for the 2026 Slurry Seal Project

The commission will review the consent calendar, including approval of the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes and any claims. It will discuss a request to bid the 2026 Slurry Seal Project and consider personnel issues. Public comment and an executive session are also scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Commission unanimously approved bid for 2026 Slurry Seal Project

The commission approved the consent calendar, including October 21 minutes and claims. They also approved moving forward with a bid for the 2026 Slurry Seal Project and reversed a prior employee disciplinary action. The meeting was then adjourned.

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Tue Oct 28, 2025

Arbor Board

Board to approve tree order for Arbor Day event (linden $2.06, pine $1.92)

The Arbor Board will determine a quorum, approve the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes, and hear a staff report. Old business includes a tree order for the second‑grade Arbor Day event listing little leaf linden at $2.06 and ponderosa pine at $1.92, as well as discussion of the annual Arboretum Tour. New business allows open dialogue as time permits before adjournment at 1:00 PM.

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✓ Decided: Board approves September minutes, agenda and selects tree for 2026 Arbor Day

The board approved the minutes from the September 2025 meeting and adopted the agenda as presented. The board voted to select Little Leaf Linden trees at $2.06 each as the Arbor Day tree for 2026, and the motion passed. No other substantive actions were taken.

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Mon Oct 27, 2025

City Commission

City Commission holds executive session on employee performance qualifications

The special City Commission meeting on October 27, 2025 includes an executive session. The agenda authorizes closed discussion of the qualifications, competence, performance, character, or fitness of public officers or employees. No specific actions or decisions beyond the session purpose are listed.

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Mon Oct 27, 2025

City Planning Commission

Public hearing on proposed ordinance update for accessory buildings

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance update concerning accessory buildings. The commission will discuss updates to the city's Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes old/new business and an open public comment period.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission unanimously approves accessory building ordinance revisions

The commission approved the minutes from the July 28, 2025 meeting unanimously. It also unanimously approved recommended revisions to Sections 12‑1‑101 and 12‑5‑103, updating accessory building height limits and prohibiting square‑footage variances.

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Tue Oct 21, 2025

City Commission

River City Public Transit lease agreement amendment considered

The Pierre City Commission will meet on October 21, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. to consider a range of agenda items. The agenda includes a proclamation for VFW Buddy Poppy Day, routine consent‑calendar actions such as minutes, promotions, and new hires, and a public hearing on retail malt beverage, South Dakota farm wine, and off‑sale liquor licenses for Shel’s Market Inc at 1965 N Garfield Ave. New business items include a lease‑agreement amendment for River City Public Transit, a design agreement for Norby Golf Course, a lease with Midwest Turf & Irrigation for park equipment, a purchase request for a CAT skid steer, and other agreements.

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✓ Decided: City Commission unanimously approved a transit lease amendment to expand the bus barn

The commission approved the consent calendar, a lease amendment for River City Public Transit to expand its bus barn, and several licensing and infrastructure items. Retail malt beverage, farm‑wine, and liquor licenses for Shel’s Market were approved. The city also approved design and equipment contracts for the golf course, park equipment, a CAT skid steer, a swim team agreement, and a guardrail engineering project. All actions were approved unanimously.

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Tue Oct 21, 2025

Historic Preservation Commission

October 21 Historic Preservation Commission meeting postponed

The meeting scheduled for October 21, 2025, has been cancelled. All items, including the approval of the September 16, 2025 minutes, are moved to the November 18, 2025 meeting.

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✓ Decided: All agenda items postponed to the November 18, 2025 meeting

The Pierre Historic Preservation Commission met on October 21, 2025 at City Hall. President Kelli Buscher called the meeting to order at 12:06 pm. The commission moved all agenda items to the November 18, 2025 meeting. The meeting adjourned at 12:10 pm.

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Thu Oct 16, 2025

Park & Recreation Board

Pierre Park Board to discuss disc golf course and trail updates

The Park and Recreation Board will convene to approve minutes and discuss updates on the disc golf course and the trail. The meeting will also cover an old business item regarding a wheelchair ramp at the Downs Marina boat ramp.

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✓ Decided: Board approved September 18 meeting minutes

The Park & Recreation Board approved the minutes from the September 18 meeting. The board then adjourned the October 16 meeting. No other actions were taken.

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Tue Oct 14, 2025

City Commission

City Commission to consider storm sewer repairs and vehicle purchase

The Pierre City Commission will meet to discuss a lease amendment for the Pierre Area Senior Citizen Center and emergency storm sewer lining repairs. The body will also review a request to purchase a 2026 Ford Explorer for Administration.

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✓ Decided: Commission unanimously approves contracts, senior center lease extension

The commission approved the consent calendar, which included routine payments and reimbursements. They awarded the landfill bale bag contract to Accent Wire‑Tie for $78,912 and authorized the purchase of a 2026 Ford Explorer for $41,565. The city also approved a 20‑year lease amendment for the Pierre Area Senior Citizen Center and funded an emergency storm‑sewer lining repair costing $61,030. All actions were approved by unanimous vote.

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Wed Oct 8, 2025

Business Improvement District 1

Board will consider grant requests for event marketing and public facilities

The Pierre Business Improvement District No. 1 board will adopt its agenda and approve the July 16, 2025 meeting minutes. It will discuss two grant requests: one from the Fort Pierre Tourism & Promotional Council for event marketing and another from the Pierre Enhancement Committee for public facilities. The board will receive a budget and revenue update from Jim Protexter and hear several marketing reports. It will also address board term appointments and set future meeting dates.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $2,500 July 4 marketing grant, denies $54,000 facility study

The board accepted the July meeting minutes. It approved a $2,500 grant for the Fort Pierre Tourism & Promotional Council’s July 4, 2026 event. It denied a $54,000 request from the Pierre Enhancement Committee for a feasibility study of a public facility, urging the committee to seek other funding. The meeting was then adjourned.

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Tue Oct 7, 2025

City Commission

City Commission to set public hearing for liquor licenses at Shel’s Market Inc

The Pierre City Commission will meet to review claims and minutes. The body is scheduling a public hearing for October 21 to consider retail malt beverage, wine, and package liquor license applications.

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✓ Decided: City Commission unanimously approved the consent calendar

The commission approved the consent calendar, which included the September 30, 2025 minutes, a public hearing scheduled for October 21 on retail malt beverage and liquor licenses for Shel’s Market, and numerous city expense items. The agenda was approved as posted. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

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Mon Oct 6, 2025

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment to review variance requests and garage size ordinances

The Board of Adjustment will consider two variance applications for property additions and garages. The board will also discuss potential revisions to the city ordinance regarding garage size.

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✓ Decided: Board approved two garage variance requests and supported garage ordinance revisions

The Board of Adjustment voted 4-0 to approve a variance for Scott Kelly's detached garage, allowing a rear‑yard encroachment and an oversized 40'x40' garage. It also voted 4-0 to approve a variance for Tom Rounds' The Donut Shop, permitting front and street‑side yard encroachments for a building addition. Finally, the board approved a statement of support for proposed garage ordinance revisions, also by a 4-0 vote.

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Thu Oct 2, 2025

Golf Board

Discussion on practice area improvements for the golf driving range

The Pierre Golf Board will first approve the minutes from its September 8th, 2025 meeting and any agenda additions. Staff reports from the clubhouse manager, superintendent, and parks and recreation director will be heard. The board will discuss practice area improvements for the driving range and review a 2018 golf survey along with reports from HLGA and OMGA. The meeting is scheduled to adjourn at 6:30 PM.

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✓ Decided: Board approves budget for driving range improvements

The Golf Board approved the budget for the driving‑range improvement project, noting that items over $25,000 will require city‑Commission approval. The board also passed a formal motion supporting the mayor’s proposal for the project. It set the next meeting for December 1, 2025, and likely will skip a November meeting. The meeting was adjourned.

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Tue Sep 30, 2025

City Commission

City Commission to approve final payment for 4th Street Guardrail project

The commission will consider routine consent‑calendar items, including the September 23 meeting minutes and two raffle requests. It will act on the unfinished 4th Street Guardrail Project by approving Change Order #1 and authorizing the final payment to Hilt Construction, Inc. New business includes an addendum to the Oahe YMCA memorandum of understanding and a request to purchase a Vactor truck.

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✓ Decided: City approves $607,250 purchase of a shared vactor truck

The commission unanimously approved the consent calendar, a $314 change order and final payment of $64,415 for the 4th Street Guardrail project, an addendum to the Oahe YMCA Memorandum of Understanding, and the purchase of a vactor truck for $607,250. All actions were approved without dissent.

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Tue Sep 23, 2025

City Commission

City Commission to consider re-bidding landfill bale bags

The Pierre City Commission will meet to address unfinished business regarding landfill procurement. The body will also review a consent calendar including personnel changes and commission appointments.

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✓ Decided: Commission unanimously vacated the landfill bale bag bid and ordered a new solicitation

The commission approved the consent calendar, which included routine items such as minutes and appointments, with unanimous support. It then vacated the June 24, 2025 award to Accent Wire Tie for landfill bale bags and authorized a new invitation to bid, also unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

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Tue Sep 23, 2025

Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission will elect officers and review key projects

The Pierre Historic Preservation Commission will consider approval of the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes and review a financial planning document. Old business items include discussion of the North Euclid Avenue/SD DOT Project and the Ft. Pierre Chouteau Sign Update. New business includes the election of commission officers. The meeting will also address updates to the Open Meeting Law response, volunteer reporting, and the commission website.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved up to $1,500 for Ft. Chouteau historic sign project

The commission approved the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes. It authorized up to $1,500 from Budget Category #423 to produce and install two signs at Highway 1806 and Ft. Chouteau Road. It also approved using State Historical Society Grant funds for two members to attend the West River History Conference, pending fund availability, and committed to an annual review of South Dakota’s open meeting laws.

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Tue Sep 23, 2025

Arbor Board

Board will appoint Kevin Larsen as new Arbor Board member

The Arbor Board will determine a quorum, approve the May 27, 2025 minutes, and introduce Kevin Larsen as a new board appointee. Staff will present a report from Jay Jensen, and an update on the Pierre Tree Survey will be discussed. The board will consider a 2nd‑grade Arbor Day tree event and an annual tour of the arboretum before adjourning.

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✓ Decided: Board postpones annual arboretum tour to next spring

The Arbor Board approved the May 2025 meeting minutes and the meeting agenda. No action was taken on the tree‑survey report. The board decided to revisit hosting the annual community arboretum tour in the spring, moving the discussion from this fall. Plans for the 2026 second‑grade Arbor Day tree giveaway were outlined but not decided.

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Mon Sep 22, 2025

Rawlins Library Board of Directors

Library Board to review collection policy for HB1239 compliance

The Rawlins Municipal Library Board of Directors will meet to review reports and new business. The board is reviewing the Collection Development Policy to add language for compliance with HB1239 and reviewing SB74.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously tables revisions to the Collection Development Policy

The Rawlins Library Board approved the consent calendar and meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The board also unanimously voted to table the proposed revisions to the Collection Development Policy. No decision was made on using library funds for an $11,000 security system upgrade.

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Thu Sep 18, 2025

Park & Recreation Board

Park Board to discuss YMCA agreement and trail updates

The Park and Recreation Board will meet to approve minutes and discuss updates on the YMCA agreement, aquatic center hours, and the Recreation Trails program grant. The board will also review a wheelchair ramp at the Downs Marina boat ramp and budget items.

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✓ Decided: YMCA addendum approved and recreation trails grant denied

The board approved an addendum to the YMCA agreement that splits use of the aquatic center kitchen and gym space, with no city funds exchanged. The 2025 grant application for the Recreation Trails Program was declined. Staff reported that funding for the Downs Marina wheelchair ramp is complete and that a repair application was submitted for two asphalt segments.

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Tue Sep 16, 2025

City Commission

City Commission to award construction manager for drinking water intake upgrades

The commission will consider awarding a Construction Manager at Risk for the drinking water intake improvements and review an engineering agreement with HDR Engineering Inc. for the same project. A public hearing will be held on a retail on‑off‑sale malt beverage and South Dakota farm wine application by Zenos DBA Fresh Huddle at 331 S Pierre Street. Additional items include a fireworks discharge request, fire department platform apparatus change orders, and a grant application for a terminal aerodrome study.

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✓ Decided: City Commission unanimously approves water, fire, and licensing projects

The commission approved the consent calendar, awarded the construction manager at risk for the Drinking Water Intake Improvements, and approved the engineering agreement with HDR Engineering. It also approved a retail malt‑beverage and farm‑wine license for Zenos DBA Fresh Huddle, a fire‑department ladder‑truck change order, a fireworks discharge for a homecoming game, and a grant for an airport aerodrome study. All actions were approved unanimously.

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Tue Sep 9, 2025

City Commission

City Commission to discuss budget, alcohol license, and final payments

The City Commission will consider finalizing the 2026 budget, approving a temporary alcohol license for an event center, and authorizing a final payment for road construction. The meeting will also include the appointment of a new member to the Arbor Board.

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✓ Decided: City Commission unanimously adopts 2026 Annual Appropriation Ordinance

The Pierre City Commission approved its agenda and consent calendar, including minutes from September 2, 2025 and an Arbor Board appointment. It unanimously approved a temporary special event alcohol license for The Longbranch at the Missouri Avenue Event Center on September 27, 2025. The commission also approved Change Order #2/Final for B&B Equipment, adding $24,286.22 to the aggregate base‑course contract, and adopted Ordinance 1881 2026 Annual Appropriation Ordinance. The meeting was adjourned at 1:05 pm.

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Mon Sep 8, 2025

Board of Adjustment

Board to consider variance request for property on Hilger’s Drive

The Pierre Board of Adjustment will meet to consider a variance request from John Morris for an encroachment into a required front yard setback at 1225 Hilger’s Drive. The meeting is scheduled for September 8, 2025, at 5:15 p.m. in the City Hall Commission Room.

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✓ Decided: Board approved John Morris’s variance request for 1225 Hilger’s Drive

The Board of Adjustment voted 5-0 to approve the variance application submitted by John Morris for 1225 Hilger’s Drive. The meeting was then adjourned by a 5-0 vote. No new applications were reported at this meeting.

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Mon Sep 8, 2025

Golf Board

✓ Decided: Board approves 10% golf fee increase

The Golf Board approved the minutes from the August 4, 2025 meeting and voted to adopt a proposed 10% increase in golf fees for 2026. No other formal actions were taken; remaining items were discussed or noted for future consideration. The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 PM.

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Tue Sep 2, 2025

City Commission

✓ Decided: City Commission unanimously approves $71,200 water line repair contract

The commission approved the agenda as amended and the consent calendar. It changed the date of the T.F. Riggs Homecoming Parade street‑closure request to September 16, 2025 and then unanimously approved that street‑closure request. The commission also approved a not‑to‑exceed $71,200 agreement with PKG Contracting, Inc. for air‑burst line repairs at the drinking water plant. A first reading of Ordinance 1881 (2026 Annual Appropriation Ordinance) was given before the meeting adjourned.

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Tue Aug 26, 2025

City Commission

✓ Decided: Commission unanimously approved a commercial plat for Lot 16R in Shamrock

The City Commission approved Resolution 2803, adopting the plat for Lot 16R, Shamrock Commercial Addition. The commission also approved a street closure on Evans Street for a block party, declared three city vehicles surplus for sale, and adopted the 2026 budget recommendation for Business Improvement District #1. All actions were approved unanimously.

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Tue Aug 26, 2025

Arbor Board

✓ Decided: Arbor Board approved May 27, 2025 meeting minutes

The board determined a quorum with members Kulessa, Bachmann, Irwin, Henderson, Martin and ex‑officio members Bhattarai, Commissioner Reitzel, Honeywell, Jensen, Schultz, and Tipton. It approved the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting. The staff report noted no quorum, and the meeting adjourned at 1:00 PM.

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Mon Aug 25, 2025

Rawlins Library Board of Directors

Rawlins Library Board to review personnel and display policies

The Rawlins Municipal Library Board of Directors will meet to receive administrative and financial reports. The board is scheduled to conduct trustee training and review the library's display and personnel policies.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved the Display and Personnel policies as written

The Rawlins Library Board approved the consent calendar and meeting minutes, authorized a $100 gas gift card for author Christina Wevick, and adopted both the Display Policy and the Personnel Policy without changes. All motions passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 6:09 PM.

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Thu Aug 21, 2025

Park & Recreation Board

Park and Recreation Board to discuss YMCA agreement and aquatic center hours

The Park and Recreation Board will meet to review reports from the YMCA, Recreation Department, and Parks Department. The board is scheduled to discuss an addendum to the YMCA agreement and hours for the aquatic center.

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✓ Decided: Board adjourned without action after quorum not met

The Pierre Park & Recreation Board met on August 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM in the City Hall training room. A quorum was not present, so no motions were voted on or decisions made. The board adjourned at 5:00 PM and scheduled its next meeting for September 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM.

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Tue Aug 19, 2025

City Commission

City Commission to review drinking water intake improvements and 2026 agency budgets

The City Commission will consider engineering agreements and construction manager proposals for drinking water intake improvements. The body will also hear 2026 budget presentations from three outside agencies. Other items include a sidewalk project change order and a request to surplus a digger truck.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved advertising CMAR proposals for drinking water intake

The commission removed the HDR Engineering Agreement for drinking water intake improvements from the agenda and approved the consent calendar unanimously. It also unanimously approved advertising construction‑manager‑at‑risk (CMAR) proposals for the drinking water intake improvements and authorized the mayor to sign related documents. Additional unanimous approvals were made to sell the electric department digger truck to Fort Pierre for $90,000 and to add $4,351 to the Steamboat Park sidewalk contract.

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Tue Aug 19, 2025

Historic Preservation Commission

✓ Decided: Commission voted to request SHPO confirmation on Elizabeth Street rebuild

The commission passed a motion directing the City to obtain written confirmation from the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) that its concurrence on the Euclid Avenue project includes the SD DOT work on Elizabeth Avenue. The commission also asked the City to contact SHPO about any additional concurrence or mitigation needed for the city’s portion of the Elizabeth Street realignment. The July 21, 2025 minutes were approved, and the commission agreed to request cost estimates and correct the misspelling on the Ft. Pierre Chouteau signage. Members decided to continue recording volunteer hours and added a public‑comment period to the monthly agenda.

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Tue Aug 12, 2025

City Commission

✓ Decided: Commission unanimously approved street closure, airport donation, and software renewal

The Pierre City Commission approved the consent calendar, a street‑closure request for Governor’s Drive, the donation of a surplus 1992 airport ARFF truck to Devils Lake Airport, and the Ignition Operating Platform Software renewal for the Water and Wastewater departments. All items passed with unanimous votes. The meeting was adjourned at 4:14 pm.

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Tue Aug 5, 2025

City Commission

✓ Decided: HDR Engineering Agreement Amendment for landfill construction approved

The commission approved the agenda as posted and unanimously adopted the consent calendar covering numerous city expenses. Commissioners Huizenga and Lerseth moved, and the commission unanimously approved the HDR Engineering Cell #4 Landfill Construction Agreement Amendment #1, authorizing the Mayor to sign. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned.

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Mon Aug 4, 2025

Traffic Safety Committee

✓ Decided: Committee unanimously extended pedestrian light operation to 7 PM on weekdays

The Traffic Safety Committee approved extending the pedestrian signal timing near Georgia Morris Middle School to 7 PM on weekdays. It also approved adding yellow no‑parking curb markings at the Dakota and Washington crosswalk by Avera Hospital. Additional motions passed to relocate the 35 mph speed‑limit sign pending ordinance review, restore the prior traffic pattern at Poplar and Sioux Blvd, and schedule a traffic study for Abbey Road & 4th Street in spring 2026.

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Mon Aug 4, 2025

Board of Adjustment

✓ Decided: Board denies garage variance at 427 N. Huron Ave and approves two other permits

The Board of Adjustment voted 5‑0 to deny Todd Koenecke’s variance request for a garage at 427 N. Huron Ave. It then voted 5‑0 to approve Chad Griese’s variance for a rear‑yard encroachment at 405 E. Dakota Ave. Finally, the Board voted 5‑0 to renew a special‑use permit for a bed & breakfast at 106 E. Wynoka St.

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Mon Aug 4, 2025

Golf Board

✓ Decided: Board approved July meeting minutes and added a new agenda item

The Golf Board approved the minutes from the July 7, 2025 meeting. It also approved an agenda addition to include Mark. The meeting was then adjourned. No other substantive actions were decided.

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Tue Jul 29, 2025

City Commission

✓ Decided: Commission unanimously adopts budget supplement and IT server upgrade

The consent calendar was approved unanimously, including the July 22, 2025 minutes and a business license for Mac’s Carnival. Commissioners adopted Ordinance 1879, providing the Park Department $113,951 in expenditure authority and $17,045 in expected reimbursement. The IT department’s server upgrade, quoted at $148,180, was also approved unanimously. An executive session was entered and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

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Mon Jul 28, 2025

City Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved revisions to the accessory building ordinance

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the June 23, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved four revisions to the city ordinance: a garage size limit in Section 12-1-101, a wording change to "property line adjacent to the street" in Section 12-2-111, a height limit for accessory structures in Section 12-5-103, and a yard‑storage allowance of up to three trailers, RVs, pleasure boats or non‑commercial utility trailers in Section 12-5-103. The meeting was then adjourned.

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Mon Jul 28, 2025

Rawlins Library Board of Directors

✓ Decided: Court Roper named Board Chair and Edward Mickelson named Vice Chair

The board unanimously appointed Court Roper as the new Board Chair and Edward Mickelson as Vice Chair. The Gift Policy was amended to change language about donated materials and add a donation‑jar provision, and the amendment was approved unanimously. The Confidentiality of Library Records Policy was re‑approved without changes, also by unanimous vote. The consent calendar and minutes were approved unanimously as well.

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Tue Jul 22, 2025

City Commission

✓ Decided: City Commission adopts 2021 building code and approves multiple infrastructure grants

The commission unanimously approved the consent calendar, two Transportation Alternatives Program grant amendments, and a memorandum with SD Game, Fish, and Parks. It also adopted the 2021 International Building Code, approved an airport runway change order, an airport lease, a substation maintenance agreement, a curb and gutter change order with payment, and a wastewater UV system purchase.

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Tue Jul 22, 2025

Arbor Board

✓ Decided: Board determined quorum and approved prior meeting minutes

The Arbor Board confirmed that a quorum was present and then approved the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting. No other actions were taken.

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Mon Jul 21, 2025

Historic Preservation Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved $250 to replace damaged Verendrye Monument sign

The commission approved the June 17, 2025 minutes as amended. It authorized up to $250 from Budget Category 423 to replace the damaged informational sign at the Verendrye Monument. It moved a pending $150 from Budget Category 429 into the current balance. No action was taken on the North Euclid Avenue/SD DOT Project, which was continued to the August 19 meeting.

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Thu Jul 17, 2025

Park & Recreation Board

✓ Decided: Park & Recreation Board approved the May 15 meeting minutes

The board approved the minutes from the May 15 meeting after a motion by Templeton and a second by Potter. No vote tally was recorded. The board also discussed upcoming projects for the 2026 budget, but no decisions were made.

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Wed Jul 16, 2025

Business Improvement District 1

✓ Decided: Board approved $225,000 2026 budget and $300 tourism sponsorship

The BID board accepted the April meeting minutes and approved several items: a $175 membership fee for the SD Missouri River Tourism group, a $1,350 ad in the Pierre Visitor Guide, the 2026 budget proposal of $225,000 to the City of Pierre, and a $300 sponsorship for the Tourism Coalition of SD golf tournament. The board declined to consider additional funding for the Ice Barn project. The meeting was then adjourned.

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Tue Jul 15, 2025

City Commission

✓ Decided: City approves bond for Pierre Regional Landfill Cell 4 project

The commission unanimously approved the consent calendar, including the July 8, 2025 minutes and claims. They also unanimously approved the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce’s request to hold the Junior World Bass Championship in Steamboat Park from July 29 to August 1, 2025. Finally, the commission unanimously adopted Resolution 2802, authorizing a bond to fund design and construction of the Pierre Regional Landfill Cell 4 and directing the mayor to sign related documents.

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Tue Jul 8, 2025

City Commission

✓ Decided: Commissioners unanimously approved the consent calendar

The commission approved the consent calendar, which included the July 1, 2025 minutes, a new Library Administrative Assistant hire (Erin Doerr), and a July 22 public hearing on an airport lease. The approval was unanimous. The meeting also featured the presentation of the Community Leader Award to Mayor Harding and a fireworks safety briefing by Fire Chief Ian Paul. The commission adjourned unanimously at 5:48 p.m.

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Mon Jul 7, 2025

Golf Board

✓ Decided: Board accepted practice area improvement proposal

The board approved the minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting and approved agenda additions. It voted to accept the practice area improvement proposal and move it forward. The meeting was then adjourned.

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Tue Jul 1, 2025

City Commission

✓ Decided: City approved land plats, vacated Legacy Avenue, and signed airport lease

The commission unanimously approved three subdivision plats, including the Gengler Addition and the Wheelhouse Replat. Residents also voted to vacate a 70‑foot section of Legacy Avenue. The city entered a terminal lease with SkyWest Airlines and approved related airport agreements.

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Thu Jun 26, 2025

Park & Recreation Board

✓ Decided: Board approved May meeting minutes and tabled wheelchair ramp project

The Park & Recreation Board approved the minutes from the May 15 meeting and approved the agenda for the June 26 meeting. The board tabled discussion of a wheelchair ramp at the Downs Marina boat ramp, moving it to the next meeting. No other formal actions were recorded.

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Tue Jun 24, 2025

City Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved Panda House malt beverage and farm wine license

The City Commission unanimously approved the retail on/off sale malt beverage and South Dakota farm wine license for Panda House Inc. It also approved the landfill bale bag contract with Accent Wire‑Tie for $69,552 and a $30,000 engineering services agreement with Banner Associates for the Wastewater Department. The June 3, 2025 election recount canvass and the consent calendar were also approved unanimously.

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Mon Jun 23, 2025

City Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved two replat proposals for Gengler and Wheelhouse properties

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the May 19, 2025 meeting. It then unanimously recommended approval of the Gengler Addition replat of Lots A, B, and C. It also unanimously recommended approval of the Wheelhouse Replat of Lots R-1 and R-2 in the Smoking Ridge Addition. The meeting was adjourned at 5:38 p.m.

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Mon Jun 23, 2025

Rawlins Library Board of Directors

✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved new library program registration policy

The Rawlins Library Board approved the consent calendar and minutes. The board unanimously adopted an amendment to the Programs Policy requiring staff to advertise "Registration Requested" and allowing cancellation of programs with fewer than five registered participants. The board also unanimously approved an updated Technology Plan and agreed to purchase pizza for the August 5 carnival, selling slices at cost.

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Tue Jun 17, 2025

City Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved $129,000 design agreement for N Monroe Avenue water and street project

The commission unanimously approved the consent calendar, including new hires and a library board appointment. It also approved a street closure for the Street Masters Dam Run and Gravity Drags on August 9, 2025. Additional unanimous approvals were given for a malt beverage license renewal, a $129,000 design agreement for the N Monroe Avenue water and street improvement, an airport runway change order costing $5,879.80, a $60,000 miscellaneous engineering services contract, and a three‑year OpenGov software renewal.

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Tue Jun 17, 2025

Historic Preservation Commission

✓ Decided: Commission agreed to continue its role and seek bids for a new Ft. Pierre Chouteau sign

The commission approved the May 20, 2025 minutes. By consensus members decided to continue the commission’s work, seek bids for a new Ft. Pierre Chouteau sign, and carry out annual monument inspections. They also planned participation in the Fort Pierre Trader Days booth on August 9 and updated the website with a usage‑permission note.

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Tue Jun 10, 2025

City Commission

✓ Decided: City Commission unanimously approved election results and special event liquor license

The commission approved the consent calendar, including June 3 minutes and various service contracts, by unanimous vote. Commissioners Vona Johnson and Huizenga approved a temporary special event liquor license for multiple weddings at Larkspur Landing Event Center, also unanimously. The official canvass of the June 3 municipal election was accepted, declaring Robin Lerseth and Matthew T. Reitzel as the winning commissioners. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 5:49 p.m.

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Tue Jun 3, 2025

City Commission

✓ Decided: Commission unanimously approved event permits and city expense items

The commission approved the consent calendar, which included numerous city expense payments, by unanimous vote. It also unanimously approved the Oahe Days event requests, the Sioux Avenue Cruise Night street closure, and the associated temporary malt beverage license. Finally, the commission unanimously approved a temporary liquor license for Oahe Days in Steamboat Park.

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Mon Jun 2, 2025

Golf Board

✓ Decided: Golf Board approved prior minutes and adjourned the meeting

The board approved the minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting after a motion by Nelson and a second by Bothun. The agenda additions were also approved after a motion by Bothun and a second by Regynski. The meeting was adjourned by a motion from Regynski, seconded by Nelson.

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Tue May 27, 2025

City Commission

✓ Decided: City Commission unanimously approved two land plats and several contracts on May 27, 2025

The commission approved the consent calendar and a series of city expenditures. It unanimously adopted Resolution 2797 to replat Lots 2D & 2E in the Wall Plaza Addition and Resolution 2798 to replat Lot 1 in the Cone Ag Addition. The board also approved the request to bid landfill bale bags, a five‑year Landfill Tier II testing agreement with HDR Engineering, and a $10,404.20 change order for the MOCON Pacific lining project.

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Tue May 27, 2025

Arbor Board

✓ Decided: Arbor Board approved March minutes and adopted the meeting agenda

The board voted to approve the March 2025 Arbor Board minutes and adopted the agenda as presented. No other formal actions were taken during the meeting. The board received updates on a tree survey and a 3+30+300 program, which will be presented at future meetings.

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Tue May 20, 2025

City Commission

✓ Decided: City Commission approves major electric project bid and multiple licenses

The commission unanimously approved the consent calendar and new recreation hires. It granted Pure Bliss Bakery & Café new alcohol licenses and approved the transfer of those licenses to Deb’s Feed Store LLC. The board awarded the Electric Distribution Improvements Phase 1B contract to PUSH Inc for $437,257.25 and authorized a $343,028.00 purchase of a bucket truck. Additional unanimous actions included a hay lease for Tract 11W and an outdoor pool swim‑team agreement.

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Tue May 20, 2025

Historic Preservation Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved use of remaining grant funds and moved meetings to City Hall

The commission approved the April 15, 2025 minutes. It authorized spending the remaining $596.22 of the HPF grant: $60 for senior‑center rent, $550 for printing the Driving Tour booklet, and $46.22 to be returned to the State SHPO. The commission voted to hold future meetings at City Hall starting in June to save rental costs. It also agreed to staff a free booth at Fort Pierre Trader Days on August 8‑9, 2025, and to pay a $50 fee for the Brad Tennant presentation.

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Mon May 19, 2025

City Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission unanimously rejected Wheelhouse replat over street continuity

The commission approved the April 28, 2025 meeting minutes. It recommended approval of the Wall Plaza Addition (Lots 2D & 2E) and the Cone Ag Addition (Lot 1) replats, and also approved the Riverplace Third Addition sketch plat. The commission voted unanimously not to recommend approval of the Wheelhouse Replat of Smoking Ridge Addition because the proposed Stanton Avenue street continuity was insufficient.

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Thu May 15, 2025

Park & Recreation Board

✓ Decided: Board approved April 17 meeting minutes

The Park & Recreation Board approved the minutes from the April 17 meeting. The agenda for the May 15 meeting was also approved. No other actions were taken, and the next meeting was scheduled for June 26.

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Tue May 13, 2025

City Commission

✓ Decided: City Commission unanimously approves malt beverage licenses and surplus property sale

The commission approved the consent calendar, which included minutes from May 6 and several new hires. It then unanimously approved the 2025‑2026 malt beverage license renewals. Finally, the commission unanimously approved the sale of surplus property at the State Surplus Action in Fort Pierre.

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Mon May 12, 2025

Golf Board

✓ Decided: Board approved prior meeting minutes and agenda additions

The Golf Board approved the minutes from the April 7, 2025 meeting and approved any agenda additions. Staff reports covered integration of the Square POS system, repair of leased carts, completion of irrigation work, and updates to tee‑time scheduling. The board heard reports from the HLGA (66 members, 17 teams) and OMGA (189 members, 30 teams) about recent league activity. No other actions were taken before adjournment.

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Tue May 6, 2025

City Commission

✓ Decided: City Commission unanimously approves budget supplement, contracts and land replat

The commission approved the consent calendar, adopted Resolution 2796 to replat three lots in the Brookstone Addition, awarded the Precast Concrete 2025 project to Cemcast Pipe & Precast, and approved the 4th Street Guardrail contract to Hilt Construction. It also adopted the 2025 budget supplement ordinance and renewed the antenna site lease with Hughes County. All actions were approved unanimously.

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Tue Apr 29, 2025

City Commission

✓ Decided: Commission unanimously approved consent calendar covering many city expenses

The commission voted unanimously to approve the consent calendar, which included new hires, service contracts, and various vendor payments. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote. A replat for lots on Abbey Road was discussed and will be brought forward for final approval at the May 6, 2025 commission meeting.

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Mon Apr 28, 2025

City Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Commission unanimously approved prior minutes and recommended replat for Brookstone Addition

The commission approved the minutes from the February 24, 2025 meeting. They voted unanimously to recommend approval of the replat for Lots 6R, 7R2, and 8R in Block 3 of the Brookstone Addition, which would adjust property lines to meet setback requirements. The meeting was adjourned at 5:28 p.m. after all business was completed.

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Mon Apr 28, 2025

Rawlins Library Board of Directors

✓ Decided: Board approved State Park Policy unanimously

The Rawlins Library Board approved the consent calendar and meeting minutes. The board unanimously approved the State Park Policy as written. The board also unanimously approved the Test Proctoring Policy as written.

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Thu Apr 24, 2025

Arbor Board

✓ Decided: Board approves minutes, pickleball sign design, and memorial bench request

The Park and Recreation Board approved the minutes from the February 20 meeting. The board approved the design for donor signs on the pickleball courts, specifying circular signs on the inner fence. The board also approved a request for a memorial bench honoring Larry Johnson.

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Tue Apr 22, 2025

City Commission

✓ Decided: City approved property tax abatement for Pierre Economic Development Corp.

The commission unanimously approved a property tax abatement for Pierre Economic Development Corporation at 1728 E. Sully and 1600 E. Sully. It also approved a commercial lease renewal for Dakota Pro Air at the Pierre airport, an amendment to the Euclid Avenue utilities improvement contract, and special-event liquor licenses for Larkspur Landing. All motions were adopted without dissent.

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Tue Apr 22, 2025

Business Improvement District 1

✓ Decided: Board approved marketing grants and video proposal, allocating $3,500 and $12,500

The BID board approved a $3,500 grant for extra marketing of the Oahe Days event. It also approved a $12,500 Fishing the Midwest video proposal, with half‑payment allocated to the 2025 and 2026 budgets. Small grants of $2,000 to Oahe Softball and $1,000 to Master Gardeners were awarded. The board accepted the monthly financial report for 2025.

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Thu Apr 17, 2025

Park & Recreation Board

✓ Decided: Board held procedural meeting with no substantive actions taken

The Park & Recreation Board met to determine quorum, consider the February 20 minutes, and approve the agenda. No votes or outcomes were recorded for any substantive items. The board adjourned and scheduled the next meeting for May 15.

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Tue Apr 15, 2025

City Commission

✓ Decided: City Commission unanimously approved multiple infrastructure bids and event licenses

The commission approved the consent calendar that listed numerous city purchases. It granted a temporary malt‑beverage license and approved event‑related requests for the National Walleye Tour and Lake Sharpe Showdown. The board also approved bids for a precast‑concrete stormwater project, the Electric Distribution Improvement Phase 1B, and an airport runway change order worth $21,753. The meeting was adjourned at 6:14 pm.

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Tue Apr 15, 2025

Historic Preservation Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approves $8,000 monument maintenance payment and $3,500 booklet reprints

The Historic Preservation Commission approved an $8,000 expenditure from Budget Category #447 to pay the City of Ft. Pierre for the Verendrye Monument and Fort Pierre Chouteau annual maintenance contract. It also approved $3,500 from the same budget category to reprint three historic booklets. The March 19, 2025 minutes were approved, and the commission agreed to continue discussing participation in the Fort Pierre Trader Days booth at the May meeting.

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Tue Apr 8, 2025

City Commission

✓ Decided: City Commission unanimously approved water meter purchase and airport projects

The commission approved the consent calendar, which included new seasonal hires and multiple vendor payments. It also approved the purchase of 119 additional water meters for $96,033. The board authorized a professional design services agreement for runway and taxiway work and a $31,856 purchase of airport deicer. All actions were approved unanimously.

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Mon Apr 7, 2025

Golf Board

✓ Decided: Board approved adding a memorial name to Beck Motors rock

The Golf Board approved the minutes from the February 3, 2025 meeting and approved the agenda for this meeting. The board also approved a request to place a memorial name on the back of Beck Motors rock behind the clubhouse. No vote counts were recorded in the minutes.

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Tue Apr 1, 2025

City Commission

✓ Decided: City Commission unanimously approves airport hangar lease and consent calendar

The commission approved the consent calendar, which includes seasonal hires for the Street, Golf, and Park Departments and the appointment of Seanna Regynski to the Golf Board. The commission also approved the Airport Hangar Lease with Brad & Jill Janecke LLC for a 145‑by‑100‑foot space at an annual rate of $2,900.96, authorizing the mayor to sign the documents. The meeting was then adjourned.

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Tue Mar 25, 2025

City Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved $516,000 loan and grant amendment for new landfill cell

The commission unanimously approved the consent calendar items. It also unanimously adopted Resolution 2795, authorizing a $516,000 loan and grant amendment for the Pierre Regional Landfill Cell #4 expansion. The commission unanimously voted to close city offices on Good Friday, April 18, 2025, and grant administrative leave to full‑time and part‑time employees. The meeting was then adjourned.

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Tue Mar 25, 2025

Arbor Board

✓ Decided: Board approved updated ordinance verbiage unanimously

The board approved the February 2025 meeting minutes and the meeting agenda, both passing after being moved and seconded. The updated ordinance language was approved unanimously by the city commission. No actions were taken on old‑business items. The next meeting is set for May 27, 2025.

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Mon Mar 24, 2025

Rawlins Library Board of Directors

✓ Decided: Board approved new 3D printing, active shooter, and meeting‑room policies

The board considered and unanimously approved a 3D printing policy, an active shooter policy, and a meeting‑room policy that removes the $50 food fee in the South Dakota Room. A motion to approve the consent calendar and minutes was made and seconded, but the minutes do not record the vote outcome. No public comments were received.

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