Pierre public meetings in 2025

City Commission

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.

• Executive session to prepare for or negotiate employee contract agreements

Arbor Board

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.

• Tree City USA application
• Election of officers
• Review of 2026 work plan
• Discussion on bird feeding

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.

• Approved October 2025 minutes (passed)
• Approved meeting agenda (passed)

City Commission

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.

• Public Hearing – Hay Lease Tract 1 Reassignment
• Public Hearing – Landfill Farmland Lease Award
• Request to Purchase – Street Department Excavator
• 2025 Budget Supplement – Second Reading
• Resolution to Appoint City Attorney for 2026

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.

• Approved consent calendar (minutes, volunteer firefighter application, raffle request, claims) – unanimous
• Approved purchase of 2026 Volvo EC230 excavator for $243,900 – unanimous
• Approved purchase of Airman 185 cfm air compressor for $25,915.55 – unanimous
• Approved Landfill Cell 4 Change Order reducing contract by $69,283 and Pay Application #3 payment of $933,932.67 – unanimous
• Approved 2026 Hay Lease Tract 1 reassignment to Darren Boyle at $30 per acre – unanimous
• Approved Landfill Farmland 5‑year lease to Jaeger Farms at $101 per acre – unanimous
• Approved purchase of CAT skidsteer for Airport for $75,244.30 – unanimous
• Appointed City Attorney Lindsey Riter‑Rapp and assistants for 2026 – unanimous

City Commission

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.

• Executive session to discuss preparation for or negotiation of employee contracts

City Commission

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.

• Executive session to prepare for contract negotiations with employees
• Executive session to negotiate with employee representatives

Park & Recreation Board

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.

Historic Preservation Commission

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.

• Approve minutes of November 18, 2025 meeting
• Review financial planning document
• Booklet printing update
• Cedar Hill Cemetery update
• Talking Trails discussion

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.

• Approved November 18, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Determined current steamboat informational sign is sufficient (no new sign)
• Assigned Shirley Swanson to investigate costs and contracts for Talking Trails program
• Assigned Robert Kean to investigate refurbishment options for John C. Waldron marker
• Assigned Robert Kean to contact Dr. Brad Tennant about co‑sponsoring presentations
• Assigned commission members to contact Cedar Hill Cemetery Board for publication material
• Assigned Ted Spencer to explore a Pierre Airport history display
• Assigned Kelli Buscher to explore downtown Pierre street storefronts as a tourist attraction

City Commission

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.

• Request to Bid – 2026 Street Paving Project
• 2025 Budget Supplement – First Reading
• Request to Purchase – Airport CAT Skid Steer
• Request to Purchase – Airport Runway Liquid Deicer
• Central SD Communications Center Joint Powers Agreement – Amendment #1

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.

• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Commission and Part‑Time Patrol Officer salary policy with COLA (unanimous)
• Approved SD Game, Fish, and Parks lease amendment extending lease to Dec. 31, 2054 (unanimous)
• Approved request to bid the 2026 street paving project (unanimous)
• Approved Central SD Communications Center Joint Powers Agreement Amendment #1 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 1886 for first reading (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Commission

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.

• Public Hearing set for Dec 23: Hay Lease Tract 1 Reassignment
• Public Hearing set for Dec 23: Landfill Farmland Lease Award
• Second Reading: 2025 Budget Supplement for Pickleball Lighting Project
• 2026 Salary Policy
• Solid Waste Department Paradigm Software Agreement

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.

• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Approved Paradigm Software agreement for Solid Waste ($101,645.61 startup cost) (unanimous)
• Approved $37,691.75 purchase of street maintenance materials (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1885 budget supplement $24,750 for Pickleball lighting (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 salary COLA: 1.75% COLA and 1.25% step for management, part‑time communications and non‑certified police staff (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 salary COLA: 1.75% COLA and two 1.25% steps for full‑time sworn and communications officers (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 salary COLA: 3% COLA for commission and part‑time patrol officers at the airport (unanimous)
• Cancelled Dec 30, 2025 City Commission meeting (unanimous)

City Commission

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.

• Public hearing and second reading of accessory building ordinance revisions
• First reading of 2025 Budget Supplement for Pickleball Lighting Project
• 2026 Hillsview Golf Course fees
• Plat of Lots 1-3, Huizenga Acres, Jamie & Paula Huizenga
• Central Plains Water Development Grant Award for Pierre Water Distribution Study

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.

• Approved Amendment #1 for Airport Rescue Firefighter Truck grant closeout ($112,236.24) (unanimous)
• Second Reading and approval of Ordinance 1880 amending accessory‑building rules (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2805 to plat Lots 1‑3, Huizenga Acres (unanimous)
• Accepted donations and authorized use of funds for Pickleball Lighting Project (unanimous)
• Approved 10% increase to all standard Hillsview Golf Course fees for 2026 season (unanimous)
• Authorized invitation to bid for 8.4‑acre landfill farmland lease (2026‑2030) (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar items including new hire and promotion (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

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

Golf Board

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.

• Election of officers
• Driving range improvements
• Tournament policy
• GHIN Handicap
• Reports from HLGA and OMGA

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.

• Mike confirmed as Chair (consensus)
• Scott confirmed as Vice Chair (consensus)
• Deanna confirmed as Secretary (consensus)
• Approved formation of capital‑improvement fund subcommittee, Adam as chair (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:00 PM (motion by Nelson, seconded by Bothum)

City Commission

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.

• Bid Award – 2026 Slurry Seal Project
• Pierre Regional Airport – AeroSimple Agreement
• Request to Purchase – Pierre Police Department Patrol Vehicles
• First Reading – Ordinance Revisions Regarding Accessory Buildings
• Introduction – Plat of Lots 1-3, Huizenga Acres

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.

• Approved 2026 street surfacing slurry seal bid to Asphalt Surfacing Company, $464,916.80 (unanimous)
• Approved AeroSimple software agreement for Pierre Regional Airport, $6,000 per year for five years (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 2026 Renewable Energy Certificates to MRES at $1 per REC, estimated $114,441 revenue (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two Ford Interceptor SUVs, $46,851 each, total $93,702 (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes from Nov 18 2025 and related items (unanimous)

Arbor Board

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

City Planning Commission

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.

• Approval of October 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• Replat of Lots 1-3, Huizenga Acres (Petitioners: Jamie & Paula Huizenga)
• Open Public Comment Period

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.

• Approved October 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Plat of Lots 1‑3, Huizenga Acres (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Park & Recreation Board

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.

• Disc golf course recommendations – Derek Todd
• Trail update – Parks Department (Jensen)
• Wheelchair ramp at Downs Marina boat ramp – Parks Department (Jensen)
• YMCA report – Williams
• Recreation Department report – Peitz

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.

• Approved October 16 meeting minutes (motion by Hanig, seconded by DeMers)
• Approved the November 20 agenda (motion by Hanig, seconded by DeMers)
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:00 PM (motion by Hanig, seconded by Potter)

Historic Preservation Commission

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.

• Approve minutes of September 23, 2025 meeting
• Review financial planning document
• Ft. Pierre Chouteau sign update
• Commission officers election
• 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.

• Approved September 23, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved October 21, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Reappointed current officers for another one‑year term (motion passed)
• Authorized up to $1,500 for “Lewis and Clark in the Pierre and Fort Pierre Area” booklet (motion passed)
• Authorized up to $1,500 for “Pierre – Fort Pierre Driving Tour” booklet (motion passed)
• Authorized up to $1,000 for “Pierre Historic Homes” booklet (motion passed)

City Commission

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.

• 2025 Slurry Seal Project – Change Order #1 – final payment
• 2025 Street Paving Project – Morris Inc Change Order #2 – final payment
• 2025 Curb and Gutter Project – R&W Construction Change Order #2 – final payment
• Euclid Avenue Utilities Improvement Project – Change Order #1 and payment for Pay Application #7
• 2026 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.

• Approved consent calendar with minutes and assorted items (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Slurry Seal Project Change Order #1: additional $4,387.22 and final payment $369,342.22 to Astech Corp (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Street Paving Project Change Order #2: deduction $23,497.08 and final payment $537,082.40 to Morris Inc (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Curb and Gutter Project Change Order #02: net increase $2,306.63 and final payment $111,702.58 to R&W Construction (unanimous)
• Approved Euclid Avenue Utilities Improvement Project Change Order #1: additional $156,587.25 and pay application #7 for $697,582.58 to Morris Inc (unanimous)
• Approved updates to 2026 employee health, dental, life, and vision insurance plans (unanimous)
• Approved final payments for various vendor contracts listed in the proceedings (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:14 p.m. (unanimous)

Rawlins Library Board of Directors

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.

• Review Collection Development Policy for HB1239 compliance
• Review Media and Photography Policy
• Adopt Artificial Intelligence Policy
• Security Camera presentation and AI policy overview by IT Administrator Craig Waldron

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.

• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Approved withdrawal for security camera upgrade (~$17,000) from BankWest account (motion carried, Roper opposed)
• Approved revised Collection Development Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Media and Photography Policy as written (unanimous)

City Commission

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.

• Oath of Office – Police Chief Dusty Pelle
• Consent calendar: minutes from Nov 4 2025, new hires (Koby Harrington, Water Dept; Tanner Schaefer, Park Dept), raffle requests (Pierre School District Destination Imagination; Dakota Media Group for Feeding South Dakota), claims
• Special Event Temporary Alcohol License for the Larkspur Landing – November 21, 2025; December 5, 2025; December 11, 2025; December 13, 2025; December 31, 2025
• 2026 Utility Rates – Second Reading

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.

• Approved Ordinance 1882 – Water Service rate increase (5%) (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1883 – Electric Service rate increase (5%) (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1884 – Wastewater Sewer rate increase (5%) (unanimous)
• Approved Special Event Temporary Alcohol License for Larkspur Landing Event Center (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar with November 4 minutes, new hires, and raffle request change (unanimous)
• Changed raffle request to Dakota Media Group for Pierre Area Referral Service (unanimous)
• Administered oath of office for Police Chief Dusty Pelle
• Adjourned meeting at 5:57 pm (unanimous)

City Commission

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.

• Street Closure Request – Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce Parade of Lights Dec 5, 2025
• Request to Serve Alcohol – SD Discovery Center Best for Last Event Nov 20, 2025
• 2026 Utility Rates – First Reading
• 2026 Fee Schedule
• 2025 Police Department Salary Adjustment

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.

• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Approved Street Closure Request for Parade of Lights on Dec 5, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol service at SD Discovery Center for Best for Last event (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2804 for 2026 fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Liquor and Wine License renewals (unanimous)
• Approved City Offices half‑day closure on Dec 24 and full‑day on Dec 26 (unanimous)
• Approved Police Department salary adjustment: pay grades raised and 10% increase (unanimous)

Golf Board

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.

Arbor Board

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.

• Determine quorum of board members
• Approve minutes from September 23, 2025
• Tree order for Arbor Day event: little leaf linden $2.06, ponderosa pine $1.92
• Annual Arboretum Tour discussion
• New business: open dialogue as time permits

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.

• Approved September 2025 meeting minutes (motion moved by Bachmann, seconded by Henderson, passed)
• Approved agenda as submitted (motion moved by Bachmann, seconded by Henderson, passed)
• Approved selection of Little Leaf Linden at $2.06 per tree for 2026 Arbor Day (motion passed)

City Commission

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.

• Approve consent calendar – minutes from October 21, 2025
• Review claims listed on the consent calendar
• Consider request to bid the 2026 Slurry Seal Project
• Discuss personnel issues

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.

• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Approved request to bid for 2026 Slurry Seal Project (unanimous)
• Approved reversal of employee disciplinary action (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Commission

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.

• Executive session authorized to discuss qualifications, competence, performance, character, or fitness of public officers or employees

City Planning Commission

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.

• Public hearing on proposed ordinance update regarding accessory buildings
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan update
• Old Business/New Business (unspecified items)
• Open public comment period per SDCL 1-25-1

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.

• Approved July 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved revision to Section 12-1-101: variances will not increase square footage of accessory structures (unanimous)
• Approved revision to Section 12-5-103: accessory structures limited to one story, roof peak not to exceed principal building, no dwelling features allowed (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

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.

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.

• All agenda items postponed to the November 18, 2025 meeting

City Commission

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.

• Public hearing on retail malt beverage, SD farm wine, and off‑sale liquor licenses for Shel’s Market Inc at 1965 N Garfield Ave
• River City Public Transit lease agreement amendment
• Norby Golf Course design agreement
• Lease agreement with Midwest Turf & Irrigation for Golf and Park Department equipment
• Request to purchase CAT skid steer for Park Department

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.

• Approved consent calendar items (unanimous)
• Approved River City Public Transit lease amendment to expand bus barn (unanimous)
• Approved two retail malt beverage & farm‑wine licenses and one package liquor license for Shel’s Market (unanimous)
• Approved Norby Golf Course design agreement for $28,260 (unanimous)
• Approved $400,112 four‑year lease for park and golf equipment with Midwest Turf & Irrigation (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of CAT Skid Steer for $90,450.37 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 swim team contract with Pierre Swim Team (unanimous)
• Approved $29,500 guardrail engineering agreement with DGR Engineering (unanimous)

Park & Recreation Board

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.

• Approval of September 18 meeting minutes
• Disc golf course recommendations
• Trail update
• Wheelchair ramp at Downs Marina boat ramp
• Next meeting scheduled for November 20

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.

• Approved September 18 minutes (motion by Potter, seconded by Hanig)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Hanig, seconded by Potter)

City Commission

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.

• Promotion of David Estes from Detective to Sergeant in the Police Department
• Bid award for Landfill Bale Bags
• Pierre Area Senior Citizen Center Lease Amendment
• Purchase request for a 2026 Ford Explorer
• Emergency Storm Sewer Lining Repair

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.

• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Awarded landfill bale bag contract to Accent Wire‑Tie for $78,912 (unanimous)
• Approved Pierre Area Senior Citizen Center lease amendment extending lease 20 years (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of 2026 Ford Explorer for $41,565 from Lamb Motors (unanimous)
• Approved emergency storm sewer lining repair for $61,030 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Business Improvement District 1

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.

• Event Marketing Grant Request – Fort Pierre Tourism & Promotional Council
• Public Facility Grant Request – Pierre Enhancement Committee
• Budget and Revenue Update presented by Jim Protexter
• Marketing reports: Fishing The Midwest, BidMyRoom.com, Placer.ai, Governor’s Conference sponsorship
• Board terms for Beck and Kessler effective 3/18/26

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.

• Approved July minutes (motion carried)
• Approved $2,500 marketing grant for July 4 event (motion carried)
• Denied $54,000 public facility feasibility study request (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

City Commission

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.

• Public hearing set for Oct 21 regarding liquor licenses for Shel’s Market Inc at 1965 N Garfield Ave

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.

• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Included September 30, 2025 minutes in consent calendar (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing Oct 21 for retail malt beverage & liquor licenses (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as posted (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:40 pm (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

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.

• Variance request for detached garage at 723 S Harrison Ave (Scott Kelly)
• Variance request for building additions at 1120 N. Euclid Ave (Tom Rounds DBA ‘The Donut Shop’)
• Discussion of ordinance revisions for garage size

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.

• Approved variance for Scott Kelly's detached garage (rear yard encroachment and oversized garage) (4-0)
• Approved variance for Tom Rounds' The Donut Shop building additions (front and street‑side yard encroachments) (4-0)
• Approved statement of support for proposed garage ordinance revisions (4-0)

Golf Board

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.

• Approve minutes of September 8th, 2025 meeting
• Practice area improvements (driving range) – old business
• Review of 2018 golf survey and past improvement presentation – new business
• Report from HLGA – Nelson
• Report from OMGA – Kulesa

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.

• Approved budget for driving range improvements (motion by Booth, seconded by Bothun)
• Supported mayor's proposal for driving range improvements (formal board motion)
• Approved minutes of September 8, 2025 meeting (motion by Booth, seconded by Regynski)
• Scheduled next Golf Board meeting for December 1, 2025 and likely skip November meeting
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Bothum, seconded by Regynski)

City Commission

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.

• Approve Change Order #1 and final payment for 4th Street Guardrail Project (Hilt Construction, Inc.)
• Addendum to Oahe YMCA Memorandum of Understanding
• Request to purchase a Vactor truck
• Approve minutes from the regular meeting on September 23, 2025 (consent calendar)
• Approve raffle requests for Beyond the Classroom and SS Peter and Paul Altar Society (consent calendar)

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.

• Approved consent calendar including September 23 minutes – unanimous
• Approved 4th Street Guardrail Change Order #1/Final ($314) and final payment of $64,415 – unanimous
• Approved Oahe YMCA MOU addendum authorizing kitchen and gym use – unanimous
• Approved purchase of a vactor truck for $607,250 from Flexible Pipe Tools and Equipment – unanimous

Historic Preservation Commission

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.

• Approve minutes of August 19, 2025 meeting
• Review financial planning document
• North Euclid Avenue/SD DOT Project
• Ft. Pierre Chouteau Sign Update
• Commission Officers Election

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.

• Approved August 19, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved up to $1,500 for Ft. Chouteau sign production and installation (motion passed)
• Approved allocation of grant funds for two members to attend West River History Conference, contingent on fund availability (motion passed)
• Committed to an annual review of South Dakota open meeting laws (decision made)
• Assigned Patti Duffy to review commission website for accuracy (decision made)
• Planned to review site‑visit program in spring 2026 (decision made)

Arbor Board

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.

• Appointment of Kevin Larsen to the Arbor Board
• Staff report presented by Jay Jensen
• Update on the Pierre Tree Survey
• Discussion of a 2nd‑grade Arbor Day tree event
• Planning of the annual arboretum tour

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.

• Approved May 2025 minutes (motion by Bachmann, second by Henderson, passed)
• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Bachmann, second by Martin, passed)
• No action taken on the Pierre tree‑survey report
• Decided to revisit hosting the annual arboretum tour in spring 2026

City Commission

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.

• Relief of Bid Award and Request to Rebid for Landfill Bale Bags
• Promotion of Kyle Cummings from Police Department Sergeant to Captain
• Volunteer Firefighter application for Court Roper
• Historic Preservation Commission appointments for Larry Eliason, Shirley Swanson, and Patti Duffy

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.

• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Vacated June 24, 2025 landfill bale bag bid award to Accent Wire Tie (unanimous)
• Authorized new invitation to bid landfill bale bags (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:41 pm (unanimous)

Rawlins Library Board of Directors

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.

• Review of Collection Development Policy regarding HB1239
• Review of SB74

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.

• Approved consent calendar and minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Collection Development Policy revisions (unanimous)
• No decision on $11,000 security system upgrade request

Park & Recreation Board

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.

• Approval of July 17 meeting minutes
• Addendum to YMCA agreement & aquatic center hours
• Recreation Trails program grant update
• Wheelchair ramp at Downs Marina boat ramp
• Budget items

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.

• Approved YMCA addendum to share kitchen and gym space (no funds exchanged)
• Declined 2025 grant application for recreation trails repairs
• Submitted repair application for asphalt segments on Chappell St. to Legion Cabin and car bridge to train bridge
• Funding completed for wheelchair ramp at Downs Marina boat ramp

City Commission

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.

• Award Construction Manager at Risk for Drinking Water Intake Improvements
• Engineering Agreement for Drinking Water Intake Improvements – HDR Engineering Inc.
• Public Hearing – Retail On‑Off Sale Malt Beverage and SD Farm Wine Application (Zenos DBA Fresh Huddle, 331 S Pierre St)
• Request to Discharge Fireworks – T.F. Riggs Homecoming
• Fire Department Platform Apparatus Change Orders

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.

• Approved consent calendar items (unanimous)
• Awarded CMAR to PKG Collaborative, Inc. for Drinking Water Intake Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Engineering Agreement with HDR Engineering Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved retail on‑off sale malt beverage and SD farm wine license for Zenos DBA Fresh Huddle (unanimous)
• Approved fire department platform apparatus change orders, adding $11,991 (unanimous)
• Approved request to discharge fireworks for T.F. Riggs Homecoming (unanimous)
• Approved Grant Application 54 (IIJA‑053) for Terminal Aerodrome Study (unanimous)
• Approved award of construction manager at risk for Drinking Water Intake Improvements (unanimous)

City Commission

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.

• Second Reading 2026 Budget Ordinance 1881
• Temporary Special Event Alcohol License – The Longbranch at Missouri Avenue Event Center
• 2025 Aggregate Base Course – B&B Equipment Change Order #1/Final
• Appointment to Arbor Board – Kevin Larsen
• Claims

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.

• Approved agenda as posted – unanimous
• Approved consent calendar (Sept 2 minutes, Arbor Board appointment, raffle request, claims) – unanimous
• Approved Temporary Special Event Alcohol License for The Longbranch on Sep 27 2025 – unanimous
• Approved Change Order #2/Final for B&B Equipment, adding $24,286.22 to contract – unanimous
• Adopted Ordinance 1881 2026 Annual Appropriation Ordinance – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting at 1:05 pm – unanimous

Board of Adjustment

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.

• Variance request for John Morris at 1225 Hilger’s Drive
• Encroachment into required front yard setback
• Approval of prior Board of Adjustment minutes
• Meeting at City Hall Commission Room, 2301 Patron Parkway

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.

• Approved variance for 1225 Hilger’s Drive (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Golf Board

The Pierre Golf Board will open its September 8 meeting at the Hillsview Clubhouse to approve minutes, hear staff reports, and discuss practice-area upgrades, a 2026 fee increase, and the 2026 budget request.

• Practice-area improvements at the driving range
• 2026 fee increase proposal
• 2026 budget request

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.

• Approved August 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved 10% fee increase for 2026

City Commission

The City Commission will consider the first reading of Budget Ordinance 1881 for 2026. The body will also review a street closure request for the T.F. Riggs Homecoming Parade and an agreement with PKG Contracting, Inc for an air burst line.

• First Reading 2026 Budget Ordinance 1881
• Street closure request for T.F. Riggs Homecoming Parade on September 26, 2025
• Agreement for Air Burst Line with PKG Contracting, Inc
• Public hearing set for September 16, 2025, regarding retail on-off sale malt beverage and wine application for Zenos DBA Fresh Huddle at 331 S Pierre Street
• Raffle requests from American Legion Post 8 and Knights of Columbus #2686

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.

• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Changed street‑closure request date to September 16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Street Closure Request for T.F. Riggs Homecoming Parade (unanimous)
• Approved PKG Contracting air‑burst line repair agreement, not to exceed $71,200 (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Ordinance 1881 2026 Annual Appropriation Ordinance (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:54 pm (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission is meeting for a work session to discuss the 2026 budget. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• 2026 Budget Work Session

Arbor Board

The Pierre Arbor Board will convene at noon in the City Hall Training Room to approve the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting and receive a staff report. The board will also discuss the ongoing Pierre Tree Survey as old business, with time reserved for general dialogue.

• Approve minutes from May 27, 2025 meeting
• Staff report by Jay Jensen
• Pierre Tree Survey update

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.

• Approved May 27, 2025 meeting minutes

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a joint meeting with the county regarding a plat for the Shamrock Commercial Addition. The body will also review 2026 budget presentations from four outside agencies and a budget for Business Improvement District #1.

• Plat of Lot 16R, Shamrock Commercial Addition
• Promotion of Dusty Pelle from Police Captain to Police Chief
• Street closure request for Evans Street from Wynoka Street to Oak Street on September 20, 2025
• Business Improvement District #1 2026 Budget
• 2026 Budget presentations for Pierre Economic Development Corporation, Missouri Shores Domestic Violence Center, The Right Turn, and River City Public Transit

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.

• Approved Resolution 2803 for the Plat of Lot 16R, Shamrock Commercial Addition (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar items including August 19 minutes, Police Captain promotion, Traffic Safety Committee appointment, and Public Assurance Alliance board appointment (unanimous)
• Approved Evans Street closure (Wynoka to Oak) on Sep 20, 2025, 3 pm–midnight (unanimous)
• Approved surplus sale of two 2021 Dodge Durangos and one 2008 Chevrolet Impala at State Surplus Sale (unanimous)
• Approved Business Improvement District #1 2026 budget recommendation of $225,000 (unanimous)

Rawlins Library Board of Directors

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.

• Trustee Training with State Librarian George Seamon
• Review of Display Policy
• Review of Personnel Policy

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.

• Approved consent calendar and minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of a $100 gas gift card for author Christina Wevick (unanimous)
• Approved Display Policy as written (unanimous)
• Approved Personnel Policy as written (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:09 PM (unanimous)

Park & Recreation Board

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.

• Addendum to YMCA agreement
• Aquatic center hours
• Downs Marina boat ramp wheelchair ramp
• Trail update
• Budget items

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.

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss the 2026 budget in a work session. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is procedural.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a procedural meeting with no substantive decisions. Members will introduce themselves, approve minutes from the July 21 meeting, and review a financial planning document. No new actions or votes are scheduled.

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.

• Request SHPO written confirmation that its concurrence covers SD DOT’s work on Elizabeth Avenue (motion passed)
• Direct City to contact SHPO about needed concurrence or mitigation for city’s portion of Elizabeth Street project (motion passed)
• Approve July 21, 2025 commission minutes (motion passed)
• Agree to obtain cost estimates and correct misspelling on Ft. Pierre Chouteau signs (consensus)
• Continue recording volunteer hours (consensus)
• Add public‑comment period to monthly meeting agenda (consensus)
• Review financial planning document dated August 16, 2025 (reviewed)
• Schedule next meeting for September 23, 2025

City Commission

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.

• Engineering Agreement for Drinking Water Intake Improvements with HDR Engineering Inc
• Request for Qualification Proposals for Construction Manager at Risk for Drinking Water Intake Improvements
• Steamboat Park Sidewalk Project change order #1 with R&W Construction
• 2026 budget presentations from Boys & Girls Club of the Capital Area, Pierre Area Referral Services, and PAWS Animal Shelter
• Request to surplus Electric Department Digger Truck

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.

• Approved removal of HDR Engineering Agreement for drinking water intake improvements from agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes and hires (unanimous)
• Approved advertising CMAR proposals for drinking water intake improvements and mayoral signing authority (unanimous)
• Approved surplus of electric department digger truck to Fort Pierre for $90,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Steamboat Park sidewalk change order adding $4,351 to contract (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will meet for a special session that includes an executive session to prepare for contract negotiations or to negotiate with employees or employee representatives. No other items are listed on the agenda.

City Commission

The City Commission is meeting for a work session to discuss the 2026 budget. No other items are listed for decision or discussion.

• 2026 Budget Work Session

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will meet on August 12, 2025, at 5:30 PM to conduct routine business including approving minutes, handling claims, and discussing new items such as a street closure request on Governors Drive, a surplus request for an airport fire truck, and software renewal. The meeting will also feature presentations for the 2026 outside agency budgets from multiple local organizations.

• Street closure request for Governors Drive between Church and Broadway Avenue
• Request to surplus Airport 1992 E-One ARFF Apparatus fire truck
• Ignition Operating Platform Software Renewal
• 2026 Outside Agency Budget Presentations for Capital City Campus, Community & Youth Involved, Convention & Visitor Center, and Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce

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.

• Approved consent calendar including August 5 minutes and raffle requests (unanimous)
• Approved street closure on Governor’s Drive between Church and Broadway Ave, 7 am‑7:50 am weekdays (unanimous)
• Approved surplus of 1992 E‑One ARFF apparatus and donation to Devils Lake Airport, authorizing mayor to sign (unanimous)
• Approved Ignition Operating Platform Software renewal totaling $45,640.27 for Water and Wastewater departments, authorizing mayor to sign (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will review the 2026 budget and presentations from outside agencies. The body will also consider a landfill construction agreement amendment and a new plat introduction.

• 2026 Budget Presentation
• Budget presentations from Capital Area Counseling Service, SD Discovery Center, and Capital City Band
• HDR Engineering Cell #4 Landfill Construction Agreement – Amendment #1
• Plat of Lot 16R, Shamrock Commercial Addition, Hughes County, Tom M. Maher
• New hire for Water Department Seasonal CDL: Jeffrey Bolita

City Commission

The City Commission will receive the 2026 budget presentation and budget requests from outside agencies. The body will also consider a landfill construction agreement amendment and a new plat introduction.

• 2026 Budget Presentation
• Budget presentations from Capital Area Counseling Service, SD Discovery Center, and Capital City Band
• HDR Engineering Cell #4 Landfill Construction Agreement – Amendment #1
• Introduction of Plat of Lot 16R, Shamrock Commercial Addition
• Personnel changes: New hire Jeffrey Bolita (Water Department) and promotion of Cody Peitz (Recreation Superintendent)

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.

• Approved agenda as posted (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar covering multiple purchases and reimbursements (unanimous)
• Approved HDR Engineering Agreement Amendment #1 for landfill construction ($136,100) (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission is convening for 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

Joint Planning Commission

The City of Pierre and Hughes County Planning Commissions are meeting to discuss a plat for Lot 16R of the Shamrock Commercial Addition. The commission will also approve minutes from the November 25, 2024 meeting.

• Plat of Lot 16R, Shamrock Commercial Addition, Hughes County (Petitioner: Tom M. Maher)

Traffic Safety Committee

The Traffic Safety Committee is meeting to discuss traffic patterns and signal timing at several city locations. The body will review feedback and safety measures for specific intersections and school zones.

• Washington & Dakota signal timing
• Middle School signal timing
• High School crosswalk light
• Abbey Road area traffic volume
• Intersection of Elizabeth & Euclid

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.

• Extended pedestrian light operation to 7:00 PM weekdays near Georgia Morris Middle School (unanimously passed)
• Extended yellow no‑parking curb markings on north side of Dakota at Washington intersection (unanimously passed)
• Relocated 35 mph speed‑limit sign near Senior Center, Edgewood (motion passed, contingent on ordinance review and City Commission approval)
• Restored prior traffic pattern at Poplar and Sioux Blvd (motion passed)
• Re‑introduced and passed motion to move speed‑limit sign, pending ordinance review (contingent)
• City Electric Department to replace outdated lights at Riggs High School crosswalk this week (no formal motion)
• Provided engineering update on Elizabeth and Euclid intersection redesign (no immediate action)
• Scheduled traffic study for Abbey Road & 4th Street intersection for Spring 2026 (planned)

Golf Board

The Golf Board will meet to review staff reports and discuss practice area improvements. The board is scheduled to consider the 2026 budget request and 2026 fees.

• 2026 Budget request
• 2026 Fees
• Practice area improvements (Driving range, putting green, chipping area)
• Golf survey

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.

• Approved July 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved agenda addition to add Mark
• Adjourned the meeting

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider three applications regarding property use and zoning variances. The body will decide on requests for lot coverage and setback exceptions and a special use permit for a residential business.

• Variance request for Todd Koenecke at 427 N. Huron Ave regarding lot coverage and street side yard setback
• Variance request for Chad Griese at 405 E. Dakota Ave regarding rear yard setback
• Special use permit request for Kevin & Ashley Kumpf at 106 E. Wynoka St. to operate a bed & breakfast

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.

• Denied garage variance at 427 N. Huron Ave (5-0)
• Approved rear‑yard variance for 405 E. Dakota Ave (5-0)
• Approved special‑use permit renewal for bed & breakfast at 106 E. Wynoka St (5-0)
• Approved minutes of 3/3/25 (5-0)

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will meet to discuss a Capital City Campus update and a server upgrade for the IT Department. The body will also consider a budget supplement for a Transportation Alternatives Grant award.

• Business license for Mac’s Carnival at Northridge Plaza (July 31 – August 3, 2025)
• Transportation Alternatives Grant Award budget supplement (second reading)
• Introduction of Plat of Lot 16R, Shamrock Commercial Addition
• IT Department 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.

• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 1879 to appropriate $113,951 for Park Dept and $17,045 revenue (unanimous)
• Approved IT department server upgrade, $148,180 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session per SDCL 1-25-2(4) (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:32 pm (unanimous)

Rawlins Library Board of Directors

The Rawlins Municipal Library Board will meet to elect a Board Chair and Vice Chair. The board will also review the library's gift policy, confidentiality of records policy, and accreditation training hours.

• Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Review of Gift Policy
• Review of Confidentiality of Library Records Policy
• Review of Accreditation Training Hours

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.

• Court Roper appointed Board Chair (unanimous approval)
• Edward Mickelson appointed Vice Chair (unanimous approval)
• Gift Policy language amended and approved (unanimous approval)
• Confidentiality of Library Records Policy re‑approved (unanimous approval)
• Consent calendar approved (unanimous approval)
• Meeting minutes approved (unanimous approval)

Joint Planning Commission

The City of Pierre and Hughes County Planning Commissions are holding a joint meeting. The body will consider a plat for Lot 16R of the Shamrock Commercial Addition.

• Plat of Lot 16R, Shamrock Commercial Addition, petitioned by Tom M. Maher

City Planning Commission

The City of Pierre Planning Commission will meet to discuss updates to the city's accessory building ordinance. The commission will also review minutes from the June 23, 2025, meeting.

• Public hearing on proposed ordinance update regarding accessory buildings

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.

• Approved June 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved revision to Section 12-1-101: detached garages ≤ 1,200 sq ft + 5% of lot area (unanimous)
• Approved revision to Section 12-2-111: change "street line" to "property line adjacent to the street" (unanimous)
• Approved revision to Section 12-5-103: accessory structures shall not exceed the height of the principal building (unanimous)
• Approved revision to Section 12-5-103: allow a maximum of three of trailer, RV, pleasure boat, or non‑commercial utility trailer in an open side or rear yard (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Arbor Board

The Arbor Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive a staff report. The board will also discuss the Pierre Tree Survey under old business.

• Pierre Tree Survey

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.

• Determined quorum
• Approved May 27, 2025 meeting minutes

City Commission

The City Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding an airport lease for Todd Wilkinson. The body will also consider grant agreements for transportation alternatives and a building code ordinance update.

• Public hearing on Airport Lease for Todd Wilkinson
• Transportation Alternatives Program Grant Agreements TAPU(30) and TAPU(49)
• Airport Runway 13-31 Project Change Order #3 from Morris, Inc.
• 2025 Curb and Gutter Project Change Order #1 and Pay Application #2 from R&W Construction
• Substation Maintenance and Testing Agreement with Revolt Electrical Services

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.

• Approved consent calendar (minutes, hires, claims) – unanimous
• Approved TAPU(30) Transportation Alternatives Program Grant Amendment – unanimous
• Approved TAPU(49) Transportation Alternatives Program Grant – unanimous
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with SD Game, Fish, and Parks – unanimous
• Adopted 2021 International Building Code (Ordinance 1878) – unanimous
• Approved Airport Runway 13-31 Change Order #3 ($24,854.48) – unanimous
• Approved Airport Lease with Todd Wilkinson – unanimous
• Approved substation maintenance and testing agreement with Revolt Electrical Services ($29,995) – unanimous

Historic Preservation Commission

The Pierre/Ft. Pierre Historic Preservation Commission will discuss updates on SHPO grants and the Ft. Pierre Chouteau sign. The body will also review a financial planning document and a project on North Euclid Avenue with the SD DOT.

• Review of Financial Planning Document
• SHPO Grant Update
• Ft. Pierre Chouteau Sign Update
• Turtle Effigy Maintenance
• North Euclid Avenue/SD DOT Project

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.

• Approved June 17, 2025 minutes as amended (motion passed)
• Increased total volunteer hours to 406.5 (motion passed)
• Approved up to $250 to replace Verendrye Monument sign (motion passed)
• Moved pending $150 from Budget Category 429 to current balance (motion passed)
• Continued discussion of North Euclid Avenue/SD DOT Project to next meeting (no action)

Park & Recreation Board

The Park and Recreation Board will meet to review reports from the YMCA, Recreation Department, and Parks Department. The board is scheduled to discuss a budget request for 2026 and provide updates on several infrastructure projects.

• Budget request for 2026
• Trail update
• Wheelchair ramp at Downs Marina boat ramp
• Bridge over Capitol Creek
• Devine Corn hole court lights

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.

• Approved May 15 meeting minutes (motion by Templeton, seconded by Potter)

Business Improvement District 1

The Board of Directors will discuss the recommended 2026 budget for the City of Pierre. The meeting includes approvals for tourism memberships and advertising expenditures.

• Approval of SD Missouri River Tourism Membership for $175
• Approval of Pierre Visitor Guide Ad for $1,350
• Tourism Coalition of SD Golf Tournament Sponsorship for $300
• Review of 2026 Recommended Budget to City of Pierre
• Report on Fishing The Midwest (6/27-28)

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.

• Accepted April minutes (motion carried)
• Approved $175 SD Missouri River Tourism Membership (motion carried)
• Approved $1,350 Pierre Visitor Guide ad (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 recommended budget to City of Pierre – $225,000 (motion carried)
• Approved $300 sponsorship for Tourism Coalition of SD Golf Tournament (motion carried)
• Declined to consider additional funding for Ice Barn project (board agreed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will discuss a bond resolution for the Landfill Cell 4 Project and the first reading of a Building Code Ordinance update. The body will also review requests from the Pierre Chamber of Commerce for the Junior World Bass Championship.

• Bond Resolution – SRF CW-10 Sales Tax Revenue Resolution for Landfill Cell 4 Project
• Building Code Ordinance Update – First Reading
• Pierre Chamber of Commerce requests for Junior World Bass Championship in Steamboat Park
• SD Department of Transportation Missouri River Bridge Update
• Annual Review of South Dakota Open Meeting Laws Brochure per SB 74

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.

• Approved consent calendar (minutes from July 8, 2025 and claims) – unanimous
• Approved Junior World Bass Championship request for July 29‑Aug 1, 2025 at Steamboat Park – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 2802 authorizing bond for Pierre Regional Landfill Cell 4 design and construction – unanimous

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will meet to discuss fireworks safety and present a community leader award. The body is also scheduling a public hearing regarding an airport lease for Todd Wilkinson.

• Public hearing set for July 22, 2025, regarding Airport Lease – Todd Wilkinson
• New hire: Library Administrative Assistant – Erin Doerr
• Missouri River Energy Services Community Leader Award
• Discussion on Fireworks Safety

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.

• Approved consent calendar (unanimous) – includes July 1 minutes, Library admin hire, Airport lease hearing
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Golf Board

The Golf Board will meet to review staff reports and discuss practice area improvements. The board is also scheduled to address disciplinary action regarding an incident that occurred on June 11.

• Practice area improvements for the driving range, putting green, and chipping area
• Disciplinary action regarding a June 11 incident
• Reports from HLGA and OMGA

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.

• Approved May 12, 2025 minutes (motion by Kulesa, seconded by Nelson)
• Approved agenda additions (motion by Fitzke, seconded by Kulesa)
• Accepted practice area improvement proposal (vote to move forward)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Nelson, seconded by Fitzke)

City Commission

The City Commission will conduct public hearings regarding the vacation of Legacy Avenue and an airport lease for SkyWest Airlines, Inc. The body will also consider airport infrastructure agreements and street paving project payments.

• Public hearing on petition to vacate Legacy Avenue
• Public hearing on SkyWest Airlines, Inc. airport lease
• Design Services Agreement with H.W. Lochner for Pierre Airport Taxiway B and C
• Street Paving Project 2025 change order and pay application for Morris, Inc.
• Street closure request for July 19, 2025, for 2025 Poker Run

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.

• Approved Consent Calendar (minutes, raffle, claims) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 2799 plat of Lots A, B & C Gengler Addition – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 2801 to vacate Legacy Avenue – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 2800 plat of Lots R‑1 & R‑2 Wheelhouse Replat – unanimous
• Approved Pierre Regional Airport terminal lease with SkyWest Airlines – unanimous
• Approved SD Aeronautics Commission Financial Assistance Agreement for ARFF equipment ($20,488.80) – unanimous
• Approved design services agreement with H.W. Lochner for Airport Taxiway B rehab & Taxiway C construction ($555,300) – unanimous
• Approved street closure request for Militiamen VMC Riverbottom Chapter on July 19, 2025 – unanimous

Park & Recreation Board

The Park and Recreation Board will meet to review departmental reports and discuss ongoing projects. The agenda includes updates on trails, playgrounds, and specific facility lighting.

• Budget items for a bridge over Capitol Creek
• USTA tennis grant for windscreen on courts 1 and 2
• Wheelchair ramp for Downs Marina boat ramp
• Lighting for pickleball and Devine corn hole courts
• Harrison Park playground update

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.

• Approved May 15 meeting minutes (motion by Potter, seconded by Templeton)
• Approved June 26 agenda (motion to approve agenda)
• Tabled wheelchair ramp at Downs Marina boat ramp (moved to next meeting)

Arbor Board

The Arbor Board will meet to determine a quorum and approve the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

City Commission

The City Commission will consider a retail beverage license application and review two new plat introductions. The body will also address a bid award for landfill bale bags and an engineering agreement for the wastewater department.

• Public hearing for Retail On/Off Sale Malt Beverage and SD Farm Wine for Panda House Inc at 317 S Pierre Street
• Bid award for Landfill Bale Bags
• Introduction of Plat of Lots A, B, & C, Gengler Addition
• Introduction of Plat of Lots R-1 & R-2 of Wheelhouse Replat of Smoking Ridge Addition
• Engineering service agreement for Wastewater Department with Banner Associates, Inc.

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.

• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Approved landfill bale bag bid to Accent Wire‑Tie $69,552 (unanimous)
• Approved Panda House malt beverage and farm wine license (unanimous)
• Approved Banner Associates wastewater engineering services up to $30,000 (unanimous)
• Approved June 3, 2025 election recount canvass (unanimous)

Rawlins Library Board of Directors

The Rawlins Municipal Library Board of Directors will meet to review the library's programs policy and technology plan. The meeting includes a continuing education session on Braille and accessible library services.

• Continuing education on Braille and Accessible Library Services with Kathleen Slocum
• Review of Programs Policy
• Review of the Technology Plan

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.

• Approved consent calendar and minutes (motion by Robin Lerseth, seconded by Edward Mickelson)
• Unanimous approval of Programs Policy amendment adding registration language
• Unanimous approval of updated Technology Plan
• Unanimous approval to purchase pizza for August 5 carnival and sell slices at cost

City Planning Commission

The City of Pierre Planning Commission will meet to consider two replat requests. The body will also review minutes from the May 19, 2025, meeting.

• Replat of Lots A, B, & C, Gengler Addition
• Replat of Lots R-1 & R-2 of Wheelhouse Replat of Smoking Ridge Addition

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.

• Approved May 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Plat of Lots A, B, & C, Gengler Addition (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Plat of Lot 1, Lots R-1 & R-2 of Wheelhouse Replat of Smoking Ridge Addition (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Pierre/Ft. Pierre Historic Preservation Commission will discuss updates on a SHPO grant and upcoming site inspections. The body will also review financial planning and preparations for local events.

• SHPO Grant update
• Tales on the River event on July 10, 2025
• Fort Pierre Trader Days booth for August 8-9, 2025
• Verendrye/Ft. Pierre Chouteau inspection on June 23, 2025
• Turtle Effigy maintenance

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.

• Approved May 20, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Agreed to continue commission role and seek bids for new Ft. Pierre Chouteau sign (consensus)
• Planned participation in Fort Pierre Trader Days booth on August 9 (consensus)
• Decided to continue annual Verendrye Monument and Ft. Pierre Chouteau inspections (consensus)
• President Buscher to check website for up‑to‑date publications (consensus)
• Kean to contact sign developer for Ft. Pierre Chouteau sign design (consensus)
• Kean to contact M&R Signs regarding repair of Verendrye Monument sign (consensus)
• Added permission note to website directing requests to SD State Historical Society (no cost)

City Commission

The City Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding Missouri Shores CDBG-CV progress. The body will also consider several engineering agreements for water distribution and airport projects.

• Public hearing on Missouri Shores CDBG-CV progress
• Proposed July 1 public hearing for SkyWest Airlines, Inc. airport lease
• Water distribution design services agreement for N. Monroe with Brosz Engineering
• Airport Runway 13-31 Project Change Order #2 with Morris, Inc.
• Street closure request for Dam Run and Gravity Drags on August 9, 2025

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.

• Approved consent calendar items (new hires, library board appointment) – unanimous
• Approved street closure request for Street Masters Dam Run and Gravity Drags on Aug 9, 2025 – unanimous
• Approved Deb’s Feed Store malt beverage & farm wine license renewal – unanimous
• Approved N Monroe Avenue water and street design agreement with Brosz Engineering for $129,000 plus taxes – unanimous
• Approved Airport Runway 13‑31 Change Order #2 for $5,879.80 L‑854 radio controller – unanimous
• Approved Miscellaneous Engineering Services agreement with HDR Engineering up to $60,000 – unanimous
• Approved OpenGov software three‑year renewal (2025 cost $39,150.21) – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting at 6:16 pm – unanimous

City Commission

The City Commission will consider a petition to vacate Legacy Avenue and review temporary liquor license requests. The body will also conduct the June 3, 2025 election canvass.

• Public hearing scheduled for July 1, 2025, regarding petition to vacate Legacy Avenue
• Temporary special event liquor license requests for Larkspur Landing Event Center for 10 dates between June and November 2025
• June 3, 2025 Election Canvass
• New hire for Water Department Seasonal CDL: Shane Anderson

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.

• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Approved temporary special event liquor license for Larkspur Landing (unanimous)
• Approved official canvass of June 3 election, declaring Robin Lerseth and Matthew T. Reitzel winners (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:49 p.m. (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission is meeting to review personnel hires and wage adjustments. The body will hold a public hearing regarding temporary liquor licenses for Oahe Days and discuss street closures for the Sioux Avenue Cruise Night.

• Public hearing for Temporary Liquor License for Oahe Days (June 20-21, 2025) in Steamboat Park
• Proposed street closure on Sioux Avenue from Washington to Jefferson for Cruise Night on June 7, 2025
• Scheduling of June 24 public hearing for Panda House Inc retail beverage license at 317 S Pierre Street
• Scheduling of June 17 Missouri Shores CDBG-CV Progress public hearing
• Personnel actions including new hires for Engineering, Recreation, and Electric departments

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.

• Approved consent calendar with listed expense payments (unanimous)
• Approved Oahe Days request items, including beer garden and vendor support (unanimous)
• Approved street closure for Sioux Avenue Cruise Night on June 7, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved temporary malt beverage license for Sioux Avenue Cruise Night (unanimous)
• Approved temporary liquor license for Oahe Days June 21, 2025 (unanimous)

Golf Board

The Golf Board will meet to review staff reports and discuss ongoing improvements to the practice areas. The meeting includes reports from the HLGA and OMGA.

• Practice area improvements including the driving range, putting green, and chipping area
• Report from HLGA
• Report from OMGA

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.

• Approved May 12, 2025 minutes (motion by Nelson, seconded by Bothun)
• Approved agenda additions (motion by Bothun, seconded by Regynski)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Regynski, seconded by Nelson)

Arbor Board

The Pierre Arbor Board will meet to review a staff report and discuss the Pierre Tree Survey involving the State and Dr. Ball. The board will also address the Arbor Day event.

• Pierre Tree Survey involving the State and Dr. Ball
• Arbor Day event
• Approval of March 25, 2025 minutes

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.

• Approved March 2025 minutes (motion by Henderson, seconded by Bachmann, passed)
• Approved the meeting agenda as submitted (motion by Bachmann, seconded by Henderson, passed)

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will hold its regular meeting on May 27, 2025, at 5:30 pm. The agenda includes routine consent items such as minutes approval and a new hire, but the most consequential items are new business: a landfill bale bags request for bids, a Tier II testing agreement with HDR Engineering, and a change order for the MOCON Pacific lining project.

• Plat of Lots 2D & 2E, Wall Plaza Addition
• Plat of Lot 1, Cone Ag Addition
• Request to Bid – Landfill Bale Bags
• Landfill Tier II Testing Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc.
• MOCON Pacific Lining Project Contract – Change Order #1/Final and Pay Application #1

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.

• Approved consent calendar including May 20, 2025 minutes and vendor payments (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2797 replat of Lots 2D & 2E, Wall Plaza Addition (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2798 replat of Lot 1, Cone Ag Addition (unanimous)
• Approved request to bid landfill bale bags (unanimous)
• Approved Landfill Tier II Testing Agreement with HDR Engineering, authorizing mayor to sign (unanimous)
• Approved MOCON Pacific lining project contract change order #1 and pay application #1, $10,404.20 increase, authorizing mayor to sign (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Pierre/Ft. Pierre Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss a new SHPO grant application and various historical events. The body will also review a financial planning document and booklet printing updates.

• New SHPO Grant Application
• Tales on the River event on July 10, 2025
• Fort Pierre Trader Days booth on August 8-9, 2025
• Verendrye/Ft. Pierre Chouteau inspection dates
• Review of Financial Planning Document

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.

• Approved April 15, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Authorized spending $60 rent, $550 printing, $46.22 remanded (motion passed)
• Moved future meetings to City Hall starting June (motion passed)
• Agreed to staff a booth at Fort Pierre Trader Days Aug 8‑9, 2025 (decision)
• Approved payment of $50 fee for Brad Tennant presentation (decision)

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will hold its regular meeting on May 20, 2025, at 5:30 PM, including public comment and a discussion of the USS Pierre update. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and new hires, as well as public hearings on license transfers and a petition to vacate Legacy Avenue.

• Public hearing on petition to vacate Legacy Avenue (set for May 27, 2025)
• Public hearings on malt beverage and wine license transfers for Pure Bliss Bakery & Café (370 S Pierre Street) and Crabby Shells LLC to Deb’s Feed Store LLC (205 W Missouri Avenue)
• Bid award for Electric Distribution Improvements Phase 1B
• Request to purchase Electric Department bucket truck
• Introduction of plats for Wall Plaza Addition, Cone Ag Addition, and Wheelhouse Replat of Smoking Ridge Addition

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.

• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Approved Pure Bliss Bakery & Café retail on/off‑sale malt beverage, farm wine, wine and cider licenses (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of those licenses to Deb’s Feed Store LLC (unanimous)
• Awarded Electric Distribution Improvements Phase 1B bid to PUSH Inc, $437,257.25 (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of electric department bucket truck, $343,028.00 (unanimous)
• Approved hay lease agreement for Tract 11W (unanimous)
• Approved Outdoor Pool Pierre Swim Team Agreement (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Planning Commission

The Pierre Planning Commission will consider three replat proposals and one sketch plat at this meeting. The replats involve Wall Plaza Addition, Cone Ag Addition, and Smoking Ridge Addition. The sketch plat is for Riverplace Third Addition, a new development.

• Replat of Lots 2D & 2E, Wall Plaza Addition (petitioner Tom M. Maher)
• Replat of Lot 1, Cone Ag Addition (petitioner Hollingsworth/Shaffer Investments, LLC)
• Replat of Lots R-1, R-2, & R-3 of Wheelhouse Replat of Smoking Ridge Addition (petitioners Wheelen Rentals, LLC & CAM Rentals, LLC)
• Sketch Plat – Riverplace Third Addition (petitioner James Thompson)
• Approval of minutes from 04/28/2025 meeting

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.

• Approved April 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Plat of Lots 2D & 2E, Wall Plaza Addition (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Plat of Lot 1, Cone Ag Addition (unanimous)
• Did not recommend approval of Plat of Lots R-1, R-2, & R-3, Wheelhouse Replat (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of sketch plat Riverplace Third Addition (unanimous)

Park & Recreation Board

The Pierre Park and Recreation Board will convene to discuss old business including trail updates, Harrison Park playground, capital improvements for the Aquatic Center, and a wheelchair ramp at Downs Marina boat ramp. New business includes a USTA tennis grant for windscreen courts at Labarge, budget items for a bridge over Capitol Creek, and a Go Green and Clean update. The board will also hear reports from YMCA, Rec Dept., and Parks Dept.

• Trail update
• Capital improvement Aquatic center
• Wheelchair ramp – Downs Marina boat ramp
• USTA tennis grant for windscreen courts 1 and 2, Labarge
• Budget items – Bridge over Capitol Creek

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.

• Approved April 17 meeting minutes
• Approved May 15 meeting agenda

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will meet to approve a consent calendar with routine new hires, a wage adjustment, and claims. Under new business, they will consider 2025-2026 malt beverage license renewals and a request to surplus property. The meeting is largely procedural with no major policy items.

• New hire: Water Department Heavy Equipment Operator – Christopher Boxley
• New hire: Cemetery Department Seasonal – Steven Blanchette
• Emergency Services Communications Officer wage adjustment – Brayden Key
• 2025-2026 Malt Beverage License Renewals
• Request to Surplus Property

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.

• Approved consent calendar including May 6 minutes and new hires (unanimous)
• Approved 2025‑2026 malt beverage license renewals (unanimous)
• Approved surplus property sale at State Surplus Action (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Golf Board

The Golf Board will meet to discuss old business regarding improvements to the driving range, putting green, and chipping area. New business includes reports from the Hillsview Ladies Golf Association and the Men's Golf Association. The meeting is open to the public.

• Discussion of practice area improvements (driving range, putting green, chipping area)
• Report from Hillsview Ladies Golf Association (HLGA)
• Report from Men's Golf Association (OMGA)
• Staff reports from clubhouse manager, superintendent, and director of parks and recreation
• Approval of minutes from April 7, 2025 meeting

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.

• Approved April 7, 2025 minutes (motion by Booth, seconded by Regynski)
• Approved agenda additions (motion by Booth, seconded by Regynski)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:30 PM

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission meets on May 6, 2025, with a consent calendar that includes setting public hearings for alcohol license applications at Pure Bliss Bakery & Café and a transfer to Deb's Feed Store LLC. Unfinished business covers a plat for lots in Brookstone Addition and a bid award for precast concrete. New business features the 4th Street Guardrail Project, a MOCON Pacific Lining Project contract, second reading of 2024 budget carryforwards, and an antenna site lease agreement with Hughes County. A proclamation for National Police Week will be presented.

• Set 5:45pm May 20, 2025 public hearing for retail on/off sale malt beverage and wine/cider licenses – Pure Bliss Bakery & Café at 370 S Pierre Street
• Set 5:45pm May 20, 2025 public hearing for transfer of retail on/off sale malt beverage and wine/cider licenses – Crabby Shells LLC to Deb's Feed Store LLC at 205 W Missouri Avenue
• Plat of Lots 6R, 7R2 & 8R, Block 3, Brookstone Addition (Jonathan & Patrycja Kotilnek, Ryan & Kelly Royer, & Clay Ambach)
• 4th Street Guardrail Project
• 2024 Budget Carryforwards – Second Reading

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.

• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2796 replat of Lots 6R, 7R2 & 8R (unanimous)
• Awarded Precast Concrete 2025 project to Cemcast Pipe & Precast for $85,470.67 (unanimous)
• Approved 4th Street Guardrail Project to Hilt Construction for $64,101 (unanimous)
• Approved MOCON Pacific Lining contract for $61,264 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 1877 budget supplement (unanimous)
• Approved Antenna Site Lease Agreement with Hughes County for $1,450 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will address additional flights for the Pierre Regional Airport and 2024 budget carryforwards. The body will also consider new hires for emergency services, the library, and the recreation department.

• Pierre Regional Airport additional flights
• Public hearing set for June 3, 2025, regarding temporary liquor licenses for Oahe Days
• Plat of Lots 6R, 7R2 & 8R, Block 3, Brookstone Addition
• 2024 Budget Carryforwards
• New hires: Sumar Petersen, Paul Giovanetti, and Mindy Cheap

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.

• Approved consent calendar items (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Planning Commission

The City Planning Commission will meet to consider a replat of specific lots in the Brookstone Addition. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the February 24, 2025 meeting.

• Replat of Lots 6R, 7R2 & 8R, Block 3, 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.

• Approved February 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Plat of Lots 6R, 7R2 & 8R, Block 3, Brookstone Addition (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Rawlins Library Board of Directors

The Rawlins Municipal Library Board of Directors will meet to review financial and statistical reports. The board is scheduled to review the State Park Policy and the Test Proctoring Policy.

• Review of State Park Policy
• Review of Test Proctoring Policy
• Librarian, Statistical, and Financial reports

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.

• Approved consent calendar and minutes
• Approved State Park Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Test Proctoring Policy (unanimous)

Arbor Board

The Arbor Board is conducting a series of tree distributions and presentations for 2nd-grade classes. The events take place across five schools in Pierre and Ft. Pierre.

• Tree distribution at Buchanan (62 students)
• Tree distribution at St. Joe (25 students)
• Tree distribution at Jefferson (62 students)
• Tree distribution at Ft Pierre (29 students)
• Tree distribution at Kennedy (63 students)

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.

• Approved February 20 meeting minutes (motion by Templeton, second by Potter)
• Approved circular donor signs on inner fence of pickleball courts
• Approved Larry Johnson memorial bench request

Business Improvement District 1

The Board of Directors will discuss marketing strategies and event grants to attract visitors to the local lodging industry. The meeting includes a budget and revenue update and a review of various tourism initiatives.

• Marketing and event grant request for Oahe Days from John Sterling
• Fishing The Midwest video proposal
• SD Tourism Coop shoulder and peak season discussion
• Hospitality Roundtable update from April 15
• Small grant awards

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.

• Approved $3,500 marketing grant for Oahe Days (motion carried)
• Approved $12,500 Fishing the Midwest video proposal, half payments in 2025 & 2026 budgets (motion carried)
• Awarded $2,000 grant to Oahe Softball for state tournament (motion carried)
• Awarded $1,000 grant to Master Gardeners for state convention (motion carried)
• Accepted the 2025 financial report (motion carried)
• Adopted the January meeting minutes as presented (motion carried)

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will consider a request to abate property taxes for the Pierre Economic Development Corporation at 1728 E Sully and 1600 E Sully, along with other new business including a temporary liquor license for Larkspur Landing, an airport lease with Dakota Pro Air, and an amendment to the Euclid Avenue Utilities Improvement Project construction administration services agreement. The consent calendar includes new volunteer fire department dive squad applicants and claims. Public comment and a possible executive session are also scheduled.

• Temporary Special Event Liquor License – Larkspur Landing (April 24, May 10, June 21, June 28, July 26, 2025)
• Airport Lease – Dakota Pro Air 2025
• Euclid Avenue Utilities Improvement Project Construction Administration Services Agreement Amendment #1 with HDR Engineering, Inc.
• Request to Abate Property Taxes – Pierre Economic Development Corporation at 1728 E Sully and 1600 E Sully
• New Volunteer Fire Department Dive Squad Applicants – Aaron McGuire and Cody Shryock

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.

• Approved property tax abatement for Pierre Economic Development Corp. (unanimous)
• Approved Dakota Pro Air 2025 commercial lease at Pierre airport (unanimous)
• Approved amendment #1 to Euclid Avenue utilities improvement contract, not to exceed $55,000 (unanimous)
• Approved special‑event liquor licenses for Larkspur Landing on five dates (unanimous)
• Approved Arbor Day proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including prior minutes, new fire‑dept volunteers, and claims (unanimous)
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Park & Recreation Board

The Pierre Park and Recreation Board will convene to approve minutes from February and hear reports from the YMCA, Recreation Department, and Parks Department. Old business includes a trail update, Harrison Park playground, capital improvement at the Aquatic Center, and pool floor/concession ceiling updates. New business covers a pickleball group sign update, a wheelchair ramp at Downs Marina boat ramp, and a memorial bench request for Larry Johnson.

• Harrison Park playground update
• Capital improvement at Aquatic Center
• Pool floor and concession ceiling update
• Wheelchair ramp at Downs Marina boat ramp
• Larry Johnson memorial bench request

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.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Pierre/Ft. Pierre Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review financial planning and a new SHPO grant application. The body will also discuss the distribution of legislative session booklets and upcoming community events.

• New SHPO Grant Application
• Tales on the River Event on July 10, 2025
• Fort Pierre Trader Days Booth on August 8-9, 2025
• 100th SD State Legislative Session Booklet distribution and printing status
• Presentation to Pierre/Ft. Pierre City Councils

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.

• Approved $8,000 payment for Verendrye Monument and Fort Pierre Chouteau maintenance (motion passed)
• Approved $1,500 for "Pierre Historic Homes" booklet reprinting (motion passed)
• Approved $1,500 for "South Dakota Women in Legislative History" booklet reprinting (motion passed)
• Approved $500 for "Pierre – Ft. Pierre Driving Tour" booklet reprinting (motion passed)
• Approved March 19, 2025 commission minutes (motion passed)
• Decided to continue discussion on Fort Pierre Trader Days booth at May meeting (consensus)

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will hold a public hearing on a temporary malt beverage license for the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce for the Lake Sharpe Showdown. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes, a new fire department seasonal hire, a raffle request, and claims. New business involves event requests for the National Walleye Tour and Lake Sharpe Showdown, bids for precast concrete and electric distribution improvements, and a change order for the airport runway project.

• Proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunications Week
• Public hearing – Temporary malt beverage license for Lake Sharpe Showdown in Steamboat Park
• Request to Bid – Precast Concrete 2025
• Request to Bid – Electric Distribution Improvements Phase 1B
• Airport Runway 13-31 Project – Morris, Inc. Change Order #1

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.

• Approved consent calendar with listed purchases (unanimous)
• Approved temporary malt beverage license for Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce (unanimous)
• Approved Chamber of Commerce requests for National Walleye Tour and Lake Sharpe Showdown (unanimous)
• Approved request to bid Precast Concrete 2025 stormwater project (unanimous)
• Approved request to bid Electric Distribution Improvement Phase 1B Project (approval recorded)
• Approved Airport Runway 13-31 Project Change Order #1 for $21,753 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:14 pm (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will discuss an update on the Essential Air Service program and consider a request to purchase water meters as part of the ongoing replacement program. Other items include a runway and taxiway rehabilitation project at the airport and a request to purchase liquid deicer. Several new hires for city departments are on the consent calendar.

• Essential Air Service Update
• Water Meter Replacement Program Update and Request to Purchase Water Meters
• Runway 7-25 Parallel Taxiway C and Rehab of Taxiway B Catex
• Request to Purchase Airport Cyrotech Liquid Deicer
• Historic Preservation Committee Update

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.

• Approved consent calendar with new hires and vendor payments (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 119 additional water meters for $96,033 (unanimous)
• Approved professional design services agreement for runway 7-25 and taxiway projects ($18,300 total, city share $457.50) (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Cyrotech Liquid Deicer for airport ($31,856) (unanimous)

Golf Board

The Golf Board will vote on approving minutes and the agenda, then hear staff reports. Old business includes finalizing a memorial policy and discussing practice area improvements. New business features a memorial request for Sharon Forney. Reports from the Hillsview Ladies Golf Association and the Old Master Golf Association will also be presented.

• Finalize Memorial policy
• Practice area improvements (driving range, putting green, chipping area)
• Sharon Forney Memorial request
• Report from HLGA
• Report from OMGA

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.

• Approved minutes of February 3, 2025 meeting
• Approved agenda for the April 7, 2025 meeting
• Approved memorial name placement on Beck Motors rock

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed airport hangar lease with Brad & Jill Janecke LLC. The consent calendar includes seasonal hires for Street, Golf, and Park departments, and an appointment to the Golf Board. New business includes discussion of the Go Green and Clean Campaign.

• Public hearing – Airport Hangar Lease (Brad & Jill Janecke LLC)
• Seasonal hires: Street Dept (Ava Doyle), Golf Dept (6 seasonals), Park Dept (2 seasonals)
• Appointment to Golf Board – Seanna Regynski
• Go Green and Clean Campaign (new business)

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.

• Approved consent calendar with seasonal hires and golf board appointment (unanimous)
• Approved Airport Hangar Lease with Brad & Jill Janecke LLC (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing on an amendment to the DANR Solid Waste Management Program for Landfill Cell #4. They will also consider consent items including new police, street, water, park, and engineering hires, a temporary malt beverage license public hearing for the Lake Sharpe Showdown, and raffle requests. New business includes OaheTV upgrades and city office closure for Good Friday.

• Public hearing on DANR Solid Waste Management Program Amendment for Landfill Cell #4
• New hires: Police Patrol Officer Ryken Ishman; Street seasonals Trinity Flor and Benjamin DeVaney; Water seasonal CDL Jerry Rada; Park seasonals Robert Warne, Miles Doyle, Nolan Peterson; Engineering Staff Engineer Scott Schweitzer
• Set 5:45pm April 15 public hearing on temporary malt beverage license for Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce (Lake Sharpe Showdown)
• Raffle requests from Countryside Support & Memory Center (Duck Derby) and Oahe Days Music & Arts Festival
• OaheTV upgrades discussion

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.

• Approved consent calendar items (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2795 for landfill cell loan and grant amendment (unanimous)
• Closed city offices on Good Friday April 18, 2025 and granted 8‑hour admin leave to full‑time staff and 4‑hour leave to part‑time staff (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Arbor Board

The Pierre Arbor Board will meet on March 25, 2025, to approve minutes, receive a staff report, and discuss old and new business. Old business includes an EAB website update and Arbor Day event planning. New business covers an accepted ordinance change and Tree City USA 2025 designation. The meeting is largely procedural with no specific financial items.

• Approve minutes from February 25, 2025
• EAB website update (old business)
• Arbor Day event planning (old business)
• Ordinance change accepted (new business)
• Tree City USA 2025 designation discussion

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.

• Approve February 2025 Arbor Board minutes (passed)
• Approve meeting agenda (passed)
• Approve updated ordinance verbiage (unanimous approval by city commission)
• Old business items received updates; no actions taken

Rawlins Library Board of Directors

The Rawlins Municipal Library Board of Directors will meet to review policies regarding 3D printing, active shooter protocols, and meeting room usage. The board will also receive librarian, statistical, financial, and Friend's reports.

• 3D Printing Policy
• Active Shooter Policy review
• Meeting Room Policy review

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.

• Motion to approve consent calendar and minutes – outcome not recorded
• Approved 3D printing policy (unanimous)
• Approved active shooter policy (unanimous)
• Approved meeting‑room policy with removal of $50 food fee (unanimous)

Park & Recreation Board

The March 20, 2025 meeting of the Pierre Park and Recreation Board was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No decisions or discussions took place. The next meeting is scheduled for April 17.

• Trail update
• Harrison Park playground
• Aquatic center capital improvement
• Pickleball sign update
• Downs Marina wheelchair ramp

Historic Preservation Commission

The Pierre/Ft. Pierre Historic Preservation Commission will meet to review financial planning, approve previous minutes, and discuss old and new business items including a pending SHPO grant application due March 31, 2025, and upcoming history conferences. The meeting is mostly procedural with no significant policy changes or funding decisions.

• New SHPO Grant Application (due 3.31.25)
• 100th South Dakota State Legislative Session Booklet
• Ft. Pierre Chouteau Sign update
• West River History Conference (October 2-3, 2025, Deadwood)
• Historic Speakers/Tales on the River

The Pierre/Ft. Pierre Historic Preservation Commission approved submitting its FY2026 State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) grant application as presented. It also approved spending up to $2,000 each to reprint the 'Lewis & Clark in the Pierre and Fort Pierre Area' and 'Pierre – Fort Pierre Driving Tour' booklets, and approved funds for conference attendance, a speaker grant application, and annual memberships.

• Approved FY2026 SHPO grant application submission (motion passed)
• Approved up to $2,000 to reprint 'Lewis & Clark in the Pierre and Fort Pierre Area' booklet (motion passed)
• Approved up to $2,000 to reprint 'Pierre – Fort Pierre Driving Tour' booklet (motion passed)
• Approved funds for two members to attend State Historical Society Annual Conference (motion passed)
• Approved $50 for SD Humanities Council grant application for speaker Brad Tennant (motion passed)
• Approved memberships: SD State Historical Society $175, Verendrye Museum $500, Oahe Chapel Society $500 (motion passed)
• Approved February 18, 2025 minutes as presented (motion passed)

City Commission

The Commission will act on several items including a second reading of an ordinance update addressing the Emerald Ash Borer, a lease agreement with the Capital City Farmer's Market, and a recycling agreement with Envirotech Waste Services. A public hearing for an airport hangar lease is set for April 1. Routine consent items include new seasonal hires and raffle requests.

• Second reading of ordinance updating Chapter 6, Article 4 – Emerald Ash Borer
• Capital City Farmer's Market Lease Agreement
• Request to purchase side dump truck for Water Department
• Crested Avenue Storm Drainage Project
• Recycling Agreement with Envirotech Waste Services

The Pierre City Commission approved several items, including a $167,082.30 side dump purchase for the Water Department, a three-year recycling agreement with Waste Connections of South Dakota, and Ordinance 1876 updating Emerald Ash Borer regulations. The consent calendar, including new hires and claims, was also approved unanimously. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent calendar including new hires and claims (unanimous)
• Approved Capital City Farmer's Market lease 2025-2027 with $40/Saturday fee (unanimous)
• Approved $167,082.30 side dump purchase for Water Department (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 1876 updating Emerald Ash Borer regulations (unanimous)
• Approved $31,222 erosion control materials for Crested Avenue Storm Project (unanimous)
• Approved $31,710.97 switch gear repair (unanimous)
• Approved recycling agreement with Waste Connections of South Dakota (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will discuss and vote on several items including a bid award for a new aerial platform ladder truck for the Fire Department, a water meter program update, and a first reading of an ordinance update addressing emerald ash borer. The consent calendar includes new hires, a volunteer firefighter application, and setting a public hearing for a landfill cell amendment. New business items include a St. Patrick's Day parade route, a moving permit for 1408 Northstar Ave, and a memorandum of understanding with the Pierre School District.

• Bid award for an aerial platform ladder truck for the Fire Department
• Water Meter Program Update presentation
• First reading of Ordinance Update Chapter 6, Article 4 – Emerald Ash Borer
• Plat of Lots 23R1 & 24R, Block 3, Brookstone Addition, NLoe LLC
• Set 5:45pm public hearing on March 25, 2025 for DANR Solid Waste Management Program Application Amendment for Landfill Cell #4

The City Commission unanimously approved awarding the bid for a new Aerial Platform Ladder Truck to Heiman Fire Equipment for $1,756,607, with an estimated delivery time of 36 months. The commission also approved a consent calendar including new hires, claims, and a public hearing date, and approved a replat for two lots in the Brookstone Addition. Other approvals included a moving permit for a property at 1408 Northstar, a Memorandum of Understanding with the Pierre School District for shared athletic facility use, and the St. Patrick's Day Parade route.

• Approved the consent calendar, including new hires, a volunteer firefighter application, a public hearing date, and claims.
• Approved Resolution 2794 for the replat of Lots 23R1 and 24R, Block 3, Brookstone Addition, for NLoe LLC.
• Approved the bid award for the aerial platform ladder truck to Heiman Fire Equipment for $1,756,607.
• Approved the St. Patrick's Day Parade route as presented.
• Approved the moving permit for a property at 1408 Northstar for Darrell Beck/Maberry House Moving LLC.
• Gave First Reading to Ordinance 1876, updating Chapter 6, Article 4 regarding Emerald Ash Borer.
• Approved the Memorandum of Understanding with the Pierre School District for shared use of city athletic facilities.

City Commission

The City Commission will vote on awarding a construction contract for Landfill Cell #4 and introduce a plat for Lots 23R1 & 24R in the Brookstone Addition. Commissioners will also discuss a proposed addition to the Pierre Economic Development Corporation's RESCO agreement and consider a request to purchase a new roller for the Street Department. The consent calendar includes approval of meeting minutes, seasonal new hires, and claims.

• Bid award for Landfill Cell #4 construction
• Introduction of plat for Lots 23R1 & 24R, Block 3, Brookstone Addition (NLoe LLC)
• Pierre Economic Development Corporation – proposed RESCO addition
• Request to purchase a Street Department roller
• Consent items: new seasonal hires (Street, Park, Recreation) and claims

The City Commission unanimously approved the bid award for Landfill Cell #4 Construction to Central Specialties for $1,822,534.23, as recommended by staff and approved by state agencies. They also approved the consent calendar, a RESCO building addition, and the buyout of a rubber tire roller. A replat for two lots in Brookstone Addition was introduced for future action.

• Approved $1,822,534.23 bid for Landfill Cell #4 Construction to Central Specialties (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including new hires and claims (unanimous)
• Approved RESCO building addition in Pierre Industrial Park (unanimous)
• Approved $26,792.58 buyout of rubber tire roller from Transource Equipment (unanimous)
• Introduced replat of Lots 23R1 and 24R, Block 3, Brookstone Addition (action pending March 11)

Golf Board

The agenda for the March 3, 2025 Golf Board meeting includes a note that the meeting is cancelled. It lists items such as approval of minutes, staff reports (cancelled), old business on practice area improvements, and new business including reports from the Hillsview Ladies Golf Association and the Oahe Men's Golf Association. The meeting was scheduled for 5:30 PM at the Hillsview Clubhouse.

• Meeting cancelled per agenda
• Practice area improvements under old business
• Report from HLGA (Hillsview Ladies Golf Association) – Nelson
• Report from OMGA (Oahe Men's Golf Association) – Kulesa

The Golf Board meeting was cancelled, so no substantive decisions were made. The minutes record only the call to order, quorum determination, and approval of prior minutes and agenda before the cancellation.

• Approved minutes of February 3, 2025 meeting
• Approved additions to the agenda
• Meeting cancelled

Board of Adjustment

The Pierre Board of Adjustment will hold a meeting on March 3, 2025, to decide on two variance applications. One request seeks a side yard setback encroachment at 4010 SD Hwy 34, and the other requests approval for an oversized and over-height accessory structure at 112 Marie Rd. The board will also handle routine matters including approval of minutes.

• John Morris variance: encroachment of building into side yard setback at 4010 SD Hwy 34
• Ryan Bass variance: oversized accessory structure at 112 Marie Rd
• Ryan Bass variance: over-height accessory structure at 112 Marie Rd
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting

The Board of Adjustment approved two variance requests. The first allows John Morris to encroach into the side yard setback for a new ready-mix plant at 4010 SD Hwy 34, citing topography and drainage hardships. The second allows Ryan Bass to build an oversized and over-height accessory structure at 112 Marie Rd. Both were approved unanimously 4-0.

• Approved variance for side yard setback encroachment at 4010 SD Hwy 34 (4-0)
• Approved variance for oversized and over-height accessory structure at 112 Marie Rd (4-0)

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will hold a public hearing to consider transferring malt beverage and wine/cider licenses from Larkspur Landing LLC/Rebecca Scott to Larkspur Landing LLC/Brianna Kusler at 1908 N Garfield Ave Suite A. They will also decide on bid awards for 2025 aggregate base course and slurry seal road work, and discuss new hires, raffle requests, a temporary liquor license, and the 2024 Rawlins Library Report.

• Public hearing on transfer of Retail On/Off Sale Malt Beverage License and Retail On/Off Sale Wine and Cider License at 1908 N Garfield Ave Suite A
• Bid award for 2025 Aggregate Base Course
• Bid award for 2025 Slurry Seal
• Temporary liquor license for Larkspur Landing Event Center on March 1, 2025
• Appointment of Commissioner Blake Barringer to Consolidated Board of Equalization

The Pierre City Commission approved two road construction contracts: a $105,400 aggregate base course bid to B&B Equipment and a $364,955 slurry seal bid to ASTECH Corp. They also approved a temporary liquor license for the Missouri Shores Annual Gala and transferred two liquor licenses from Larkspur Landing LLC (Rebecca Scott) to Larkspur Landing LLC (Brianna Kusler). The consent calendar, including new hires and claims, was approved unanimously.

• Approved 2025 Aggregate Base Course bid to B&B Equipment for $105,400 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Street Surface Treatment Slurry Seal bid to ASTECH Corp for $364,955 (unanimous)
• Approved temporary liquor license for Larkspur Landing Event Center on March 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of liquor licenses from Larkspur Landing LLC (Rebecca Scott) to Larkspur Landing LLC (Brianna Kusler) (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including new hires, raffle requests, and claims (unanimous)

Arbor Board

The Pierre Arbor Board will hold a routine meeting to approve minutes, receive a staff report, and discuss old business including an update on the EAB website and planning for the Arbor Day event. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.

• Approve minutes from January 28, 2025
• EAB website update
• Arbor Day event planning

The Arbor Board approved the January minutes and the meeting agenda. No substantive decisions were made; the board discussed updates to the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) response plan and plans for the Arbor Day event, with no action items taken.

• Approved January 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved meeting agenda as submitted

City Planning Commission

The Pierre Planning Commission will review a replat petition from NLoe, LLC for Lots 23R1 and 24R, Block 3 of Brookstone Addition. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a public comment period.

• Replat of Lots 23R1 & 24R, Block 3, Brookstone Addition by NLoe, LLC

The Pierre City Planning Commission unanimously approved a replat of Lots 23R1 and 24R in Block 3 of the Brookstone Addition, allowing NLoe, LLC to split one lot into two for single-family home construction. The commission also approved the January 27, 2025 meeting minutes with one change. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved January 27, 2025 meeting minutes with one change (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Plat of Lots 23R1 & 24R, Block 3, Brookstone Addition (unanimous)

Rawlins Library Board of Directors

The Rawlins Library Board will hear routine reports, review library by-laws, and discuss a proposed 3D printing policy at its February 24 meeting.

• Review of Library By-laws
• Proposed 3D Printing Policy

The Rawlins Municipal Library Board unanimously approved revised bylaws incorporating city attorney suggestions, including trustee membership requirements, attendance encouragement, and virtual meeting provisions. A motion to hold six meetings per year was defeated (1-4, with one abstention), and the board will decide the 2026 meeting schedule in November 2025. The 3D printing policy was tabled unanimously. Financial reports were reviewed, and the director will withdraw approximately $1,800 from the Wegner Norbeck Charitable Fund for book purchases.

• Approved consent calendar and minutes (unanimous)
• Approved revised bylaws with city attorney suggestions (unanimous)
• Defeated motion for six meetings per year (1-4, 1 abstention)
• Tabled 3D printing policy (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 6:30 PM

Park & Recreation Board

The Park and Recreation Board will hear reports from the YMCA, Recreation Department, and Parks Department. Old business includes a trail update, Harrison Park playground, and capital improvements to the aquatic center. New business covers 2026 projects, summer recreation updates, pool floor issues, and a PST outdoor pool meet request for June 28-29.

• Trail update from Jensen
• Harrison Park playground discussion
• Capital improvement for aquatic center from Zeller
• PST outdoor pool meet request for June 28-29
• 2026 Projects planning

The Park and Recreation Board approved two dates for the Pierre Swim Team's 2025 summer swim meets at the outdoor pool: June 28-29 and July 11-13. The board also approved the minutes from the January 16 meeting and the February 20 agenda. Staff reported on park and recreation updates, including the removal of old playground equipment at Harrison Park and ongoing pool renovations.

• Approved minutes from January 16 meeting
• Approved February 20 meeting agenda
• Approved Pierre Swim Team summer swim meet dates (June 28-29, July 11-13)

City Commission

The City Commission will meet to award a bid for the 2025 Curb and Gutter Project. The body will also review the 2024 Hillsview Golf Course Report and discuss 2025 asphalt and concrete crushing.

• Bid award for 2025 Curb and Gutter Project
• New hire: Trey Stroup as Airport Firefighter/Maintenance Technician
• 2024 Hillsview Golf Course Report
• 2025 Asphalt and Concrete Crushing
• Raffle requests from TF Riggs Trap Team and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

The Pierre City Commission approved the consent calendar, including minutes, a new hire, raffle requests, and claims. They awarded the 2025 Curb and Gutter Project to R&W Construction for $416,556, and approved asphalt and concrete crushing contracts with Briggs Trucking for $48,008 and $14,812.50 respectively. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent calendar including minutes, new hire Trey Stroup, raffle requests, and claims (unanimous)
• Awarded 2025 Curb and Gutter Project to R&W Construction for $416,556 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Asphalt Crushing Contract to Briggs Trucking for 6,800 tons at $7.06/ton, total $48,008 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Concrete Crushing Contract to Briggs Trucking for 1,250 tons at $11.85/ton, total $14,812.50 (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Pierre/Ft. Pierre Historic Preservation Commission will meet to review a financial planning document and discuss a new SHPO grant application due March 31, 2025. The body will also address the 100th South Dakota State Legislative Session and adding sites to the National Registry.

• Review of Financial Planning Document
• New SHPO Grant Application due 3.31.25
• Adding sites to the National Registry
• Ft. Pierre Chouteau Sign
• Organizational Membership Dues Invoices

The Pierre/Ft. Pierre Historic Preservation Commission approved a $471 expenditure for website and email hosting and maintenance for February 2025 to January 2026. They also approved the January 21, 2025 minutes. Other items were discussed but not decided, including a booklet for the 100th South Dakota Legislative Session, potential National Registry sites, a SHPO grant application, and a sign replacement project.

• Approved $471 for Factor 360 website and email hosting (Feb 2025-Jan 2026)
• Approved January 21, 2025 minutes as presented

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will consider awarding the 2025 Street Paving Project bid and hold a public hearing on an airport lease with the SD Department of Public Safety for a Wildland Fire SEAT Base. They will also discuss property tax abatement requests, a plat approval, the summer recreation program, and a retail liquor license transfer.

• Bid Award for 2025 Street Paving Project
• Public hearing on Airport Lease – SD Dept of Public Safety Wildland Fire SEAT Base
• Property tax abatement requests: Brookings Area Habitat for Humanity (1211 & 1213 W Elizabeth St) and Mike Bren (2812 E Irwin St)
• Plat of Lots 1A & 1B, Gates' Subdivision, Sully Avenue LLC
• Transfer of retail malt beverage and wine/cider license to new manager at 1908 N Garfield Ave Suite A

The Pierre City Commission unanimously approved a $1,925,712.50 bid award to Morris, Inc. for the 2025 Street Paving Program, covering schedules A and B and the A alternate. The commission also approved a plat split for Gates Subdivision, the 2025 Summer Recreation Program with unchanged fees, a five-year airport lease renewal with the SD Department of Public Safety, and two property tax abatements. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $1,925,712.50 bid award for 2025 Street Paving Program to Morris, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2793 for Plat of Lots 1A and 1B, Gates Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Summer Recreation Program and related fees as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Airport Lease renewal with SD Department of Public Safety Wildland Fire SEAT Base through Dec 31, 2030 (unanimous)
• Approved property tax abatement for Brookings Area Habitat for Humanity (unanimous)
• Approved property tax abatement for Mike Bren (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will meet to discuss a policy for the Pierre Regional Airport's DBE Program. The body will also consider an addendum to extend a Memorandum of Understanding with the Pierre Economic Development Corp regarding the Build Dakota Scholarship Industry Match Grant Program.

• Build Dakota Scholarship Industry Match Grant Program MOU extension with PEDCO
• DBE Program Policy for Pierre Regional Airport
• Raffle request from TF Riggs Clay Target Team
• Approval of January 28, 2025 meeting minutes

The Pierre City Commission met on February 4, 2025, with all members present except Commissioner Barringer. They unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included minutes, volunteer recognition, a raffle request, and claims. They also unanimously approved an addendum to extend the Build Dakota Scholarship Industry Match Grant program MOU with PEDCO for five years, and unanimously approved the updated Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program Policy for the Pierre Regional Airport, authorizing the Mayor to sign related documents.

• Approved consent calendar including minutes, Inaugural Event Volunteers, raffle request, and claims (unanimous)
• Approved Build Dakota Scholarship Industry Match Grant MOU addendum with PEDCO to extend five years (unanimous)
• Approved DBE Program Policy for Pierre Regional Airport and authorized Mayor to sign documents (unanimous)

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 contract negotiations per SDCL 1-25-2(4)

Golf Board

The Golf Board will call to order, determine quorum, and approve minutes from December 2024. Staff reports from the clubhouse manager, superintendent, and parks director will be given. Old business includes practice area improvements and qualification for outside events; new business involves a memorial policy review. Reports from local golf associations (HLGA and OMGA) will be presented, followed by open dialogue.

• Practice area improvements (old business)
• Qualification for outside events (old business)
• Memorial policy review (new business)
• Reports from HLGA and OMGA
• Staff reports from clubhouse manager, superintendent, and parks director

The Golf Board reviewed a conceptual plan from Norby Golf Design for renovating the practice facilities, with costs and funding for three phases discussed, but no formal action was taken. The board also discussed a new memorial policy, with a decision deferred until a later meeting. Staff reports covered course maintenance and equipment orders, and the board approved the previous meeting's minutes and the agenda.

• Approved minutes of December 2, 2024 meeting
• Approved agenda as presented
• Reviewed Norby Golf Design conceptual plan for practice facilities (no action)
• Discussed memorial policy revision, to be completed soon (no action)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a meeting to consider a single variance request by Ryan Bass for a deck encroachment into the side yard setback at 820 E. Cabot Street. The meeting includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of minutes. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Variance request by Ryan Bass, 820 E. Cabot St, for deck encroachment into side yard setback

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance request from Ryan Bass to allow a deck to encroach into the side yard setback at 820 E. Cabot St. The vote was 5-0. The board also approved the minutes from the December 2, 2024 meeting.

• Approved variance for deck encroachment into side yard setback at 820 E. Cabot St (5-0)
• Approved minutes of 12/2/24 meeting (5-0)

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will meet to consider an Essential Air Service recommendation, along with several routine items. The agenda includes consent items such as raffle requests and claims, as well as new business involving a purchase for electric materials, a pool change order, an engineering agreement, and a plat introduction.

• Essential Air Service Recommendation
• Outdoor Pool Change Order #3/Final – Sharpe Enterprises and Project Closeout
• HDR Engineering Agreement – Construction Administration for HWY 14 (Euclid Avenue) Water and Wastewater Improvements Project
• Introduction – Plat of Lots 1A & 1B, Gates' Subdivision, Sully Avenue LLC
• Raffle requests from Pierre Swim Team, Ducks Unlimited, SD Discovery Center, PAWS Animal Rescue

The Commission unanimously approved the consent calendar, including claims and raffle requests, and approved the purchase of two pad mount switch gears for $123,804.35. They also approved Outdoor Pool Change Order #3/Final with a $91,170 deduction, an HDR Engineering agreement for construction administration on HWY 14 (Euclid Avenue) water/wastewater improvements, and presented a recommendation to the US DOT for SkyWest to serve Pierre. The meeting adjourned without a vote on the plat for Gates Subdivision.

• Approved consent calendar including minutes, raffle requests, and claims (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two pad mount switch gears for $123,804.35 (unanimous)
• Approved Outdoor Pool Change Order #3/Final with $91,170 deduction (unanimous)
• Approved HDR Engineering agreement for HWY 14 construction administration, not to exceed $507,610 (unanimous)
• Presented SkyWest recommendation for Essential Air Service to US DOT

Arbor Board

The Arbor Board will meet to review the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) action plan and discuss curb and gutter trees. The board will also select trees for Arbor Day and review member terms.

• EAB action plan update
• Curb and Gutter trees discussion
• Arbor Day tree selection
• Review of Board member terms

The Arbor Board approved minutes and agenda, heard staff reports on tree removals and Dutch elm disease, and discussed the EAB response plan update. The board ordered 250 Thornless Honeylocust trees for Arbor Day and reviewed board member terms. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved November 2024 minutes (moved by Bachmann, seconded by Henderson)
• Approved agenda as submitted (moved by Martin, seconded by Bachmann)
• Ordered 250 Thornless Honeylocust trees from East Pierre Garden Center for Arbor Day

Rawlins Library Board of Directors

The Rawlins Municipal Library Board of Directors will meet to review library by-laws. The meeting includes reports on library statistics, finances, and activities from the Friends of the Library.

• Review of Library By-laws

The Rawlins Library Board tabled discussion of bylaw revisions suggested by the city attorney, directing the director to seek more information. The board also elected Robin Lerseth as chair and Court Roper as vice chair, and approved withdrawing up to $1,800 from the Wegner Norbeck Charitable Fund for book purchases.

• Tabled bylaw revisions pending further city attorney input (unanimous)
• Elected Robin Lerseth as board chair (unanimous)
• Elected Court Roper as vice chair (unanimous)
• Approved withdrawing up to $1,800 from Wegner Norbeck Charitable Fund for library volumes (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar and minutes (unanimous)

City Planning Commission

The City of Pierre Planning Commission will meet to discuss a replat request. The body will also review minutes from the November 25, 2024 meeting.

• Replat of Lots 1A & 1B, Gates’ Subdivision, petitioned by Sully Avenue, LLC

The Pierre City Planning Commission unanimously approved a replat of Lot 1 in Gates' Subdivision, creating Lots 1A and 1B at 1204 E Park Street. The approval requires the removal of a non-conforming garage within 90 days. The commission also approved the November 25, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Approved November 25, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Plat of Lots 1A & 1B, Gates' Subdivision (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will consider second readings of water and wastewater rate ordinances, which could lead to rate changes. Also on the agenda are requests to purchase a landfill compactor, authorize RFPs for water and wastewater studies and treatment support, and approve bids for 2025 slurry seal and aggregate base course projects. Consent items include hiring a police patrol officer and a raffle request from Oahe Family YMCA.

• Water Rate Ordinance Update – 2nd Reading
• Wastewater Rate Ordinance Update – 2nd Reading
• Request to Purchase – Compactor for Landfill
• Request for Proposals – Water Distribution Study and Treatment Support
• Request to Bid – 2025 Slurry Seal and 2025 Aggregate Base Course

The Pierre City Commission unanimously approved the purchase of a surplus 2005 Bomag compactor from the City of Mitchell for $22,500, plus related expenses totaling about $48,500. They also adopted ordinances updating water and sewer service charges, including a $4.50 monthly water surcharge starting July 1, 2025. Additionally, they approved requests for proposals for water and wastewater studies, and authorized bidding for the 2025 slurry seal and aggregate base course projects.

• Approved landfill compactor purchase from City of Mitchell for $22,500 (unanimous)
• Approved related compactor expenses: hauling $3,500, repairs $15,000, GPS transfer $7,500 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 1874 updating water service charges, including $4.50/month surcharge from July 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 1875 updating sewer service charges (unanimous)
• Approved RFP for Water Distribution Study and Treatment Support (unanimous)
• Approved RFP for Wastewater Collections Study and Treatment Support (unanimous)
• Approved bidding 2025 Slurry Seal Project (unanimous)
• Approved bidding 2025 Aggregate Base Course (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Pierre/Fort Pierre Historic Preservation Commission will meet to approve minutes, review financial planning, and discuss several old business items including the 100th South Dakota Legislative Session, historic homes and businesses in Fort Pierre, Cedar Hill Cemetery, adding sites to the National Register, and presentations to city councils. New business includes a State Historic Preservation Office grant application due March 31, 2025, and Missouri River boat history. The meeting is primarily discussion and planning with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• New SHPO Grant Application due 3.31.25
• Adding sites to the National Register of Historic Places
• Fort Pierre Historic Homes/Businesses discussion
• Cedar Hill Cemetery item
• Presentations to Pierre/Fort Pierre City Councils

The Pierre/Ft. Pierre Historic Preservation Commission approved spending up to $2,500 from Budget Category #447 to print a booklet celebrating the 100th South Dakota Legislative Session, and approved $100 for 2025 membership dues to the Lewis & Clark Trail Alliance. The commission also reviewed financial documents, heard updates on various projects, and discussed future grant applications and presentations.

• Approved November 19, 2024 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved $100 for Lewis & Clark Trail Alliance 2025 membership dues (motion passed)
• Approved up to $2,500 to print booklet for 100th legislative session (motion passed)

Park & Recreation Board

The Park and Recreation Board will meet to review department reports and provide updates on the city trail and Harrison Park playground. The board will also discuss the work plan and capital improvements for the Aquatic center.

• Capital improvement for Aquatic center
• Harrison Park playground update
• Trail update
• Work plan update

The Park and Recreation Board approved the December 19 meeting minutes and the January 16 agenda. Reports covered YMCA activities, seasonal pool pass sales, and park maintenance projects. No formal decisions were made on new business items; discussions included trail cleanup, Harrison Park playground progress, and potential Aquatic Center capital improvements.

• Approved December 19 meeting minutes
• Approved January 16 meeting agenda
• Adjourned meeting

Business Improvement District 1

The Board of Directors will review budget and revenue updates and discuss marketing strategies. The board is seeking approval for specific spending amounts related to social media, grants, and data tools. Officer elections for two-year terms are also on the agenda.

• Budget approval of $15,000 for organic social media and email marketing
• Budget approval of $7,500 for small grants
• Budget approval of $2,667 for Placer.ai
• Officer elections for Chairperson and Secretary
• Fort Pierre BID aggregate data sharing update

The Pierre BID #1 Board approved three marketing-related budgets totaling $25,167, elected Bryan Beck as chairperson for a one-year term, and re-elected Becki Potrzeba as secretary. The board also discussed budget projections for 2025, noting a potential effective decrease of 5% from the 2024 budget, and received updates on data sharing with Fort Pierre and marketing efforts.

• Approved $15,000 for organic social media (motion carried)
• Approved $7,500 for Small Grants (motion carried)
• Approved $2,667 for Placer.ai (motion carried)
• Elected Bryan Beck as Chairperson to fill Poncelet's term for one year (motion carried)
• Re-elected Becki Potrzeba as Secretary (motion carried)
• Adopted agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Accepted October minutes as presented (motion carried)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider awarding a bid for water and sanitary sewer improvements on US Highway 14 (Euclid Avenue). Commissioners will hold first readings of amended water rate and wastewater rate ordinances. Other items include a request to purchase playground equipment, a memorial donation policy, and an update on the 2024 outdoor pool.

• Bid Results and Award – US Highway 14 (Euclid Avenue) Water and Sanitary Sewer Improvements
• Water Rate Ordinance Update – 1st Reading as amended
• Wastewater Rate Ordinance Update – 1st Reading
• Request to Purchase – Harrison Playground Equipment for Park Department
• Airport Lease – Federal Aviation Administration Maintenance Building

The commission unanimously acknowledged the award of the US HWY 14 (Euclid Ave) Water and Sanitary Sewer Improvement project to Morris Inc for $5,865,525 and authorized the mayor to sign related documents. They also approved a $4.50 monthly water surcharge (Resolution 2792) effective July 1, 2025, to fund the project's revenue bond. Other approvals included Harrison Park playground equipment ($36,391.24), a Memorial Donation Policy, bidding the 2025 Curb & Gutter Project, a slurry seal change order, and an airport lease for the FAA Maintenance Building.

• Acknowledged $5,865,525 award to Morris Inc for US HWY 14 water/sewer project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2792 establishing $4.50/month water surcharge for Euclid Ave improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $36,391.24 purchase of Harrison Park playground equipment from GameTime (unanimous)
• Approved Memorial Donation Policy for Parks and Recreation (unanimous)
• Approved request to bid 2025 Curb & Gutter Project (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Slurry Seal Change Order #1/Final decreasing contract by $20,250 to $380,170 (unanimous)
• Approved 20-year airport lease for FAA Maintenance Building (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Ordinance 1874 (water charges) and Ordinance 1875 (sewer charges)

City Commission

The Pierre City Commission will vote on setting the 2025 combined election date for June 3, approving a bid for Landfill Cell #4 construction, and designating official newspaper and depositories. Other items include a request to allow alcohol at the SD Discovery Center for Brookings/SDSU Day and a change order for the 2024 Street Paving Project.

• Request to have alcohol at SD Discovery Center – Brookings/SDSU Day
• 2024 Utility BES Rebates
• Request to Bid – Landfill Cell #4 Construction
• 2024 Street Paving Project – Change Order #1/Final and Pay App #5/Final
• 2025 Combined Election Agreement and set June 3, 2025 Election Date

The Pierre City Commission unanimously approved the 2024 Street Paving Project Change Order #1/Final, increasing the contract with Morris Inc by $68,918.85 to a total of $1,753,248.85, and authorized payment of Pay App #5/Final in the amount of $643,405.62. The commission also approved the consent calendar, a request for alcohol at the SD Discovery Center for Brookings/SDSU Day, the bid for Landfill Cell #4 Construction, the Daily Capital Journal as official newspaper, the designation of official depositories, and the 2025 Combined Election Agreement with Hughes County and the Pierre School District.

• Approved 2024 Street Paving Project Change Order #1/Final adding $68,918.85 and authorizing Pay App #5/Final payment of $643,405.62 (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, new hire Tate Westergren, and claims (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol request at SD Discovery Center for Brookings/SDSU Day on Jan 22, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved request to bid Landfill Cell #4 Construction project (unanimous)
• Approved Daily Capital Journal as official newspaper for 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved designation of American Bank & Trust, Bankwest, Colliers Securities, First National Bank, and First Dakota National Bank as official depositories for 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Combined Election Agreement with Hughes County and Pierre School District, setting June 3, 2025 as election date (unanimous)

Golf Board

The Golf Board will meet to review staff reports and discuss old business regarding practice area improvements and qualifications for outside events. The meeting also includes reports from the HLGA and OMGA.

• Practice area improvements
• Qualification for outside events
• Report from HLGA
• Report from OMGA