Spearfish public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The commission approved a concept and final plan for two mixed-use structures and a final plat for street infrastructure right-of-way. A public hearing was scheduled for a voluntary annexation and rezoning request for a multi-family residential project. Members also reviewed commission roles, bylaws, and planning study updates.
- Approved Concept and Final Plan for two mixed-use structures at The Village at Creekside (unanimous)
- Approved Final Plat for Lot 1R Block 35 of Original Townsite (unanimous)
- Set public hearing for September 18, 2023, regarding the Final Plat (unanimous)
- Set public hearing for September 19, 2023, for voluntary annexation and R3 rezoning request by Stencil Group, LLC (unanimous)
- Approved August 15, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)
City Council
The Council approved the first reading of the 2024 Appropriations Ordinance and awarded bids for roof replacements at Fire Station 1 and the Tretheway Pavilion. Several development and drainage agreements for Elkhorn Ridge and Countryside subdivisions were approved. The Council also authorized a grant application for bridge improvements on Grant Street.
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 1381 (2024 Appropriations Ordinance)
- Awarded Fire Station 1 Roof Membrane Replacement bid to Lowe Roofing, Inc for $81,175.00
- Awarded Tretheway Pavilion Metal Roof Replacement bid to LaPrade Construction for $200,381.00
- Approved Resolution 2023-28 to apply for Bridge Improvement Grant for Grant Street
- Approved Resolution 2023-27 to enter into a hangar ground lease with SD Dept of Public Safety Wildland Fire Division
- Approved 2022 audited financial statements
- Approved bill list dated September 5, 2023, totaling $1,162,509.06
- Approved construction admin fee increase of $63,750.00 for KLJ Engineering, LLC (5-1)
City Council Study Session
The council held a study session to review the 2022 audited financial statements and 2024 budget drafts. No formal votes were taken on these items; the 2024 appropriations ordinance is scheduled for first reading on September 5, 2023.
- Approved the meeting agenda (all voted in favor)