Deadwood, SD
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DeadwoodSD averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$227,000 Typical home value $451,544 +0.7% yr/yr · +21.4% 5-yr
👤 Members & officials (7)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the Deadwood Public Library Board
- Beverly Posey
- Bree Hutchison
- JW Singer
- Kennedy Penk
- Lenessa Keehn
- Michael Johnson
- Teri Bruce
Municipal budget
Total revenue$21.7M (FY2023)
Total spending$14.4M (FY2023)
Taxes$9.8M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$0 (FY2023)
Spending per resident$12,026 (FY2023)
Development activity
20251 housing units ($410K)
Upcoming
Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 16:00
Planning and Zoning Commission
Commission to review sign permit application for 270 Main Street
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to consider a sign permit application for First Gold. The commission will determine if the proposed wall signs are approved and address a requested variance for internal illumination.
- Sign permit application for 270 Main Street (First Gold) regarding two new wall signs
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Planning & Zoning Commission Regular
Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM
City Hall, 102 Sherman Street, Deadwood, SD 57732
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approve Minutes
Approve the minutes of October 7, 2026,
a.
Approve the Minutes of October 7, 2026
4. Sign Review Commission
a.
Approve / Deny Application for Sign Permit - 270 Main Street (First Gold). The
applicant is requesting to install two (2) new wall signs on the new vestibules
recently constructed on the property. The proposed location of the sign is
compliant with the sign ordinance. Proposed internal illumination of the sign
will require a variance.
5. Planning and Zoning Commission
6. Items from Citizens not on Agenda
(Items considered but no action will be taken at this time.)
7. Items from Staff
8. Adjournment
Planning and Zoning Commission meetings are not available by Zoom unless
requested.
Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 09:00
General
Deadwood Safety Committee to review training and recent accidents
The Safety Committee is meeting to discuss safety training videos and a scheduled trenching training event for April 2027. The body will also review reports regarding a trolley accident and an electrical arc incident at the Rec Center pump room.
- Back safety training video review
- Trenching Training scheduled for April 13, 2027
- Review of trolley accident involving vehicle mirror damage
- Review of Rec Center pump room arc incident
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Safety Committee Agenda
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM
1
Roll Call
2
Approve Minutes
1
September 23, 2026 Minutes
3
Old Business
4
New Business
1
Safety Video, Back Safety: https://trainingvideonow.com/video/back-
safety/1010345493/?success=true
2
City of Deadwood to host Trenching Training April 13, 2027
3
Our 2026 Safety Conference Attendees: Eric Nelson, Tom Erickson, Cammie
Schmidt, Kelley Cranny, and Justin Lux
5
Accidents/Near Misses
Accidents/Near Misses
1
Trolley Accident damaged a mirror on another vehicle
2
Rec Center Arc Incident in the Pump Room
6
Open Discussion
7
Adjournment
1
Next Meeting is November 18, 2026 at 9:00 am.
Thu Oct 22, 2026 · 09:00
Parking Transportation Committee
102 Sherman Street, Deadwood
Thu Oct 22, 2026 · 09:00
Parking Transportation Committee
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Wed Oct 28, 2026 · 16:00
Historic Preservation Commission
102 Sherman Street, Deadwood
Wed Oct 28, 2026 · 16:00
Historic Preservation Commission
Thu Oct 29, 2026 · 00:00
Event Committee
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Thu Oct 29, 2026 · 10:00
Event Committee
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Mon Nov 2, 2026 · 17:00
City Commission
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Wed Nov 4, 2026 · 16:00
Planning and Zoning Commission
Wed Nov 4, 2026 · 16:00
Planning and Zoning Commission
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Wed Nov 11, 2026 · 16:00
Historic Preservation Commission
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Wed Nov 11, 2026 · 16:00
Historic Preservation Commission
Thu Nov 12, 2026 · 09:00
Parking Transportation Committee
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Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 17:00
City Commission
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Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 17:00
City Commission
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Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 17:00
City Commission
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Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 16:00
Planning and Zoning Commission
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Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 16:00
Planning and Zoning Commission
Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 09:00
General
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Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 12:00
Deadwood Public Library Board
435 Williams St, Deadwood
Tue Nov 24, 2026 · 16:00
Historic Preservation Commission
Wed Nov 25, 2026 · 16:00
Historic Preservation Commission
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Thu Nov 26, 2026 · 10:00
Event Committee
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Thu Nov 26, 2026 · 09:00
Parking Transportation Committee
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Thu Nov 26, 2026 · 00:00
Event Committee
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Thu Nov 26, 2026 · 09:00
Parking Transportation Committee
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Wed Dec 2, 2026 · 16:00
Planning and Zoning Commission
Wed Dec 2, 2026 · 16:00
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Mon Dec 7, 2026 · 17:00
City Commission
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Wed Dec 9, 2026 · 16:00
Historic Preservation Commission
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Thu Dec 10, 2026 · 09:00
Parking Transportation Committee
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Wed Dec 16, 2026 · 16:00
Planning and Zoning Commission
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Wed Dec 16, 2026 · 09:00
General
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Wed Dec 16, 2026 · 16:00
Planning and Zoning Commission
Thu Dec 17, 2026 · 12:00
Deadwood Public Library Board
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Mon Dec 21, 2026 · 17:00
City Commission
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Mon Dec 21, 2026 · 17:00
City Commission
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Mon Dec 21, 2026 · 17:00
City Commission
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Wed Dec 23, 2026 · 16:00
Historic Preservation Commission
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Thu Dec 24, 2026 · 09:00
Parking Transportation Committee
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Thu Dec 24, 2026 · 09:00
Parking Transportation Committee
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Thu Dec 31, 2026 · 10:00
Event Committee
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Thu Dec 31, 2026 · 00:00
Event Committee
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Mon Jan 4, 2027 · 17:00
City Commission
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Wed Jan 6, 2027 · 16:00
Planning and Zoning Commission
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Wed Jan 13, 2027 · 16:00
Historic Preservation Commission
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Thu Jan 14, 2027 · 09:00
Parking Transportation Committee
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Mon Jan 18, 2027 · 17:00
City Commission
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Mon Jan 18, 2027 · 17:00
City Commission
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Mon Jan 18, 2027 · 17:00
City Commission
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Wed Jan 20, 2027 · 16:00
Planning and Zoning Commission
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Wed Jan 20, 2027 · 09:00
General
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Thu Jan 21, 2027 · 12:00
Deadwood Public Library Board
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Wed Jan 27, 2027 · 16:00
Historic Preservation Commission
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Thu Jan 28, 2027 · 10:00
Event Committee
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Thu Jan 28, 2027 · 09:00
Parking Transportation Committee
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Thu Jan 28, 2027 · 00:00
Event Committee
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Thu Jan 28, 2027 · 09:00
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Mon Feb 1, 2027 · 17:00
City Commission
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Wed Feb 3, 2027 · 16:00
Planning and Zoning Commission
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Wed Feb 10, 2027 · 16:00
Historic Preservation Commission
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Thu Feb 11, 2027 · 09:00
Parking Transportation Committee
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City Commission
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Wed Feb 17, 2027 · 16:00
Planning and Zoning Commission
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Wed Feb 17, 2027 · 09:00
General
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Thu Feb 18, 2027 · 12:00
Deadwood Public Library Board
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Wed Feb 24, 2027 · 16:00
Historic Preservation Commission
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Thu Feb 25, 2027 · 09:00
Parking Transportation Committee
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Thu Feb 25, 2027 · 09:00
Parking Transportation Committee
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Event Committee
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Event Committee
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City Commission
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Planning and Zoning Commission
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Wed Mar 10, 2027 · 16:00
Historic Preservation Commission
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Thu Mar 11, 2027 · 09:00
Parking Transportation Committee
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Mon Mar 15, 2027 · 17:00
City Commission
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Planning and Zoning Commission
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Thu Mar 18, 2027 · 12:00
Deadwood Public Library Board
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Wed Mar 24, 2027 · 16:00
Historic Preservation Commission
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Thu Mar 25, 2027 · 09:00
Parking Transportation Committee
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Thu Mar 25, 2027 · 09:00
Parking Transportation Committee
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Thu Mar 25, 2027 · 10:00
Event Committee
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Thu Mar 25, 2027 · 00:00
Event Committee
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Mon Apr 5, 2027 · 17:00
City Commission
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Wed Apr 7, 2027 · 16:00
Planning and Zoning Commission
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Thu Apr 8, 2027 · 09:00
Parking Transportation Committee
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Wed Apr 14, 2027 · 16:00
Historic Preservation Commission
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Thu Apr 15, 2027 · 12:00
Deadwood Public Library Board
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Mon Apr 19, 2027 · 17:00
City Commission
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Wed Apr 21, 2027 · 09:00
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Wed Apr 21, 2027 · 16:00
Planning and Zoning Commission
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Thu Apr 22, 2027 · 09:00
Parking Transportation Committee
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Thu Apr 22, 2027 · 09:00
Parking Transportation Committee
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Wed Apr 28, 2027 · 16:00
Historic Preservation Commission
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Thu Apr 29, 2027 · 00:00
Event Committee
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Thu Apr 29, 2027 · 10:00
Event Committee
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Mon May 3, 2027 · 17:00
City Commission
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Wed May 5, 2027 · 16:00
Planning and Zoning Commission
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Wed May 12, 2027 · 16:00
Historic Preservation Commission
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Thu May 13, 2027 · 09:00
Parking Transportation Committee
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Mon May 17, 2027 · 17:00
City Commission
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Mon May 17, 2027 · 17:00
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Mon May 17, 2027 · 17:00
City Commission
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Wed May 19, 2027 · 16:00
Planning and Zoning Commission
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Wed May 19, 2027 · 09:00
General
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Thu May 20, 2027 · 12:00
Deadwood Public Library Board
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Wed May 26, 2027 · 16:00
Historic Preservation Commission
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Thu May 27, 2027 · 10:00
Event Committee
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Thu May 27, 2027 · 09:00
Parking Transportation Committee
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Thu May 27, 2027 · 09:00
Parking Transportation Committee
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Thu May 27, 2027 · 00:00
Event Committee
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Wed Jun 2, 2027 · 16:00
Planning and Zoning Commission
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Mon Jun 7, 2027 · 17:00
City Commission
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Wed Jun 9, 2027 · 16:00
Historic Preservation Commission
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Thu Jun 10, 2027 · 09:00
Parking Transportation Committee
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Wed Jun 16, 2027 · 09:00
General
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Wed Jun 16, 2027 · 16:00
Planning and Zoning Commission
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Thu Jun 17, 2027 · 12:00
Deadwood Public Library Board
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Mon Jun 21, 2027 · 17:00
City Commission
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Mon Jun 21, 2027 · 17:00
City Commission
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Mon Jun 21, 2027 · 17:00
City Commission
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Wed Jun 23, 2027 · 16:00
Historic Preservation Commission
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Thu Jun 24, 2027 · 09:00
Parking Transportation Committee
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Thu Jun 24, 2027 · 00:00
Event Committee
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Thu Jun 24, 2027 · 10:00
Event Committee
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Thu Jun 24, 2027 · 09:00
Parking Transportation Committee
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Mon Jul 5, 2027 · 17:00
City Commission
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Wed Jul 7, 2027 · 16:00
Planning and Zoning Commission
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Thu Jul 8, 2027 · 09:00
Parking Transportation Committee
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Wed Jul 14, 2027 · 16:00
Historic Preservation Commission
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Thu Jul 15, 2027 · 12:00
Deadwood Public Library Board
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Mon Jul 19, 2027 · 17:00
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Wed Jul 21, 2027 · 09:00
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Wed Jul 21, 2027 · 16:00
Planning and Zoning Commission
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Thu Jul 22, 2027 · 09:00
Parking Transportation Committee
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Thu Jul 22, 2027 · 09:00
Parking Transportation Committee
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Wed Jul 28, 2027 · 16:00
Historic Preservation Commission
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Thu Jul 29, 2027 · 10:00
Event Committee
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Thu Jul 29, 2027 · 00:00
Event Committee
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Mon Aug 2, 2027 · 17:00
City Commission
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Wed Aug 4, 2027 · 16:00
Planning and Zoning Commission
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Wed Aug 11, 2027 · 16:00
Historic Preservation Commission
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Thu Aug 12, 2027 · 09:00
Parking Transportation Committee
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Mon Aug 16, 2027 · 17:00
City Commission
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Mon Aug 16, 2027 · 17:00
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Mon Aug 16, 2027 · 17:00
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Wed Aug 18, 2027 · 09:00
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Planning and Zoning Commission
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Thu Aug 19, 2027 · 12:00
Deadwood Public Library Board
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Wed Aug 25, 2027 · 16:00
Historic Preservation Commission
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Thu Aug 26, 2027 · 00:00
Event Committee
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Thu Aug 26, 2027 · 10:00
Event Committee
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Thu Aug 26, 2027 · 09:00
Parking Transportation Committee
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Thu Aug 26, 2027 · 09:00
Parking Transportation Committee
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Wed Sep 1, 2027 · 16:00
Planning and Zoning Commission
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Mon Sep 6, 2027 · 17:00
City Commission
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Wed Sep 8, 2027 · 16:00
Historic Preservation Commission
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Thu Sep 9, 2027 · 09:00
Parking Transportation Committee
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Wed Sep 15, 2027 · 09:00
General
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Wed Sep 15, 2027 · 16:00
Planning and Zoning Commission
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Thu Sep 16, 2027 · 12:00
Deadwood Public Library Board
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Mon Sep 20, 2027 · 17:00
City Commission
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Mon Sep 20, 2027 · 17:00
City Commission
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Mon Sep 20, 2027 · 17:00
City Commission
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Wed Sep 22, 2027 · 16:00
Historic Preservation Commission
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Thu Sep 23, 2027 · 09:00
Parking Transportation Committee
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Thu Sep 23, 2027 · 09:00
Parking Transportation Committee
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Thu Sep 30, 2027 · 00:00
Event Committee
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Mon Oct 4, 2027 · 17:00
City Commission
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Wed Oct 6, 2027 · 16:00
Planning and Zoning Commission
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Wed Oct 13, 2027 · 16:00
Historic Preservation Commission
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Thu Oct 14, 2027 · 09:00
Parking Transportation Committee
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Mon Oct 18, 2027 · 17:00
City Commission
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Wed Oct 20, 2027 · 16:00
Planning and Zoning Commission
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Wed Oct 20, 2027 · 09:00
General
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Wed Oct 27, 2027 · 16:00
Historic Preservation Commission
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Thu Oct 28, 2027 · 00:00
Event Committee
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Thu Nov 11, 2027 · 09:00
Parking Transportation Committee
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Recent meetings
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 17:00
City Commission
City Commission to review plat applications and vacation home permit
The City Commission will act as the Board of Adjustment to decide on three plat applications and one conditional use permit for a vacation home. The body is also considering several city contracts, personnel changes, and a public hearing for the Kringle Crawl event.
- Public hearing for Kringle Crawl open container request in Sones 1 and 2 on December 11-12
- Conditional Use Permit for a vacation home at 21 Charles Street
- Plat applications for Stage Run and 298 and 308 Williams Street
- Contract with Rasmussen Mechanical for rodeo grounds ticket booth mini split up to $7,978.00
- Purchase of ten meters from Metering and Technology up to $3,650.00
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City Commission Regular Meeting Agenda
Monday, October 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM
City Hall, 102 Sherman Street, Deadwood, SD 57732
Public comments are welcomed, but no action can be taken by the Commission on
comments received at this meeting. Anyone wishing to have the Commission vote on
an item should call the Finance Office at 578-2600 by 5:00 p.m. on the Wednesday
preceding the next scheduled meeting to be placed on the agenda.
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Approve Minutes
a.
Approval of October 5, 2026 City Commission Minutes.
4. Approve Bills
a.
Approval of Bill List for October 19, 2026 and additional bill.
5. Items from Citizens on Agenda
a.
City of Deadwood received the 2026 Gold Level Loss Control/Safety
Achievement Award from South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance and SDML
Workers Compensation Fund during South Dakota Municipal League
Conference.
6. Consent Agenda
Matters appearing on Consent Agenda are expected to be non-controversial and
will be acted upon by the Commission at one time, without discussion, unless a
member of the Commission requests an opportunity to address any given item.
Items removed from the Consent Agenda will be discussed at the beginning of
New Business.
a.
Permission to advertise in-house for 5 days and with outside sources for full-
time Parks Technician at $21.00 per hour.
b.
Permission to accept resignation of police officer Tyler Thompson effective
October 13, 2026 …
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 17:00
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City Commission
City Commission to hold planning meeting and economic development presentation
The City Commission is holding a work session for a planning meeting with department head staff and a presentation from Deadwood-Lead Economic Development. The agenda states that while a quorum will be present, no official action or votes will be taken.
- Planning meeting with Dept. Head Staff
- Deadwood-Lead Economic Development Presentation
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City Commission Work Session Agenda
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 8:30 AM
City Hall, 102 Sherman Street, Deadwood, SD 57732
1. New Business
a
Planning meeting with Dept. Head Staff
* A quorum will be present but no official action/votes will be taken
b
Deadwood-Lead Economic Development Presentation
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 13:00
General
Deadwood City Commission to hold 2027 budget work session
The City Commission is conducting a work session to review the budget ordinance and general fund revenues. Discussions include potential fee changes for 2027 and reviews of departmental staffing and funding.
- Proposed 3.5% trash rate increase per contract
- Discussion of commercial vs. residential utility rates
- Proposed $135,000 transfer from Bed & Booze for utilities
- Review of 2027 Capital Improvement projects
- Discussion of debt service including FEMA state loan payoff
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City Commission Budget Work Session
Agenda
Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 1:00 PM
City Hall, 102 Sherman Street, Deadwood, SD 57732
1. New Business
a
Property Tax Update
Cash Report
Budget Ordinance
General Fund Revenues
b
2027 Fee Resolution Discussion
- Utility Rates Commercial vs. Residential
- Trash Rate Increase per contract 3.5% per contract
c
Capital Improvement - 2026 completed, 2026 in progress, review 2027 and
future years
Debt Service - Paid off State loan for FEMA, TIF's, Future Bonding
d
Personnel, Open Positions and Wages
e
Historic Preservation
Revolving Loan - Program Status and Cash Discussion
f
Building Inspection
Planning & Zoning
g
Library
Discuss County Funding
h
General Fund
- Commission
- Elections
- Attorney
- Finance
- IT
- Animal Control
i
Fire Department -
Budget, Staffing,
Volunteer Stipend
j
Public Works
Public Buildings - Moving fund expenses out of PB
Transfer in from Bed & Booze ($135,000 for utilities)
- Sanitation (Trash)
- Streets
- Water
- Sewer
k
Bed and Booze/Rec Center
Non Profit Requests
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Police
Budget, Public Safety, Events and Personnel
m
Parking and Transportation
Revenue
Parking Ramp
Trolley
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Parks
- Budget, staffing and events
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Mt. Moriah Budget
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 12:00
Deadwood Public Library Board
Deadwood Library Board to address basement carpet replacement and emergency planning
The Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss holiday hours and the Trunk or Treat event. The board is scheduled to take action on a basement carpet replacement project and an emergency action plan.
- Basement Carpet Replacement Project
- Emergency Action Plan
- Carnegie Foundation Gift
- 2027 Board Meeting Schedule
- September Bill List
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LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
AGENDA
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15TH, 2026
12:00PM
Call to Order
Additions or Revisions to the Agenda
Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting, September 17th, 2026
Staff Reports
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September Bill List
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Director’s Report
Discussion Items
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Trunk or Treat
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Holiday Hours (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Eve)
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Holiday Party
Action Items
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Carnegie Foundation Gift
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Emergency Action Plan
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2027 Board Meeting Schedule
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Basement Carpet Replacement Project
Policy Review
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None
Adjournment
Comments
Next library board meeting: Thursday, November 19th, 2026, 12:00pm.
Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 16:00
Historic Preservation Commission
Deadwood Historic Preservation Commission to review property alterations and loans
The commission will consider loan requests for property improvements and review several applications for structural changes to historic buildings. The body will also formally recognize the city's status as a Certified Local Government.
- Loan requests for 58 Lincoln Avenue (retaining wall) and 63 Madison Street (life safety)
- Headstone Grant Application (#26004) for Franklin Allen Malcolm in Mt. Moriah Cemetery
- Request to revisit siding replacement at 132 Williams Street
- Request to alter garage, windows, and retaining wall at 79 Stewart Street
- Requests to remove porch overhang at 847 Main Street and retaining walls at 308 Main Street
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Historic Preservation Commission Agenda
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM
City Hall, 102 Sherman Street, Deadwood, SD 57732
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approve Minutes
a.
Approve the minutes from the September 23, 2026.
4. Voucher Approvals
5. Neighborworks Update
a.
HP Revolving Loan Requests
58 Lincoln Avenue - Brian Downey - Retaining Wall Program Loan
63 Madison Street - Richard Stanger - Life Safety Loan
6. Old or General Business
a.
Accept with regrets the resignation of Diana L. Williams as Deadwood Historic
Preservation Commissioner effective October 14, 2026.
b.
Official acceptance of the City of Deadwood as a Certified Local Government
(CLG) by the United States Department of the Interior as of October 8, 2026.
c.
Approve Headstone Grant Application (#26004) for Franklin Allen Malcolm in
Mt. Moriah Cemetery
7. New Matters Before the Deadwood Historic District Commission
8. New Matters Before the Deadwood Historic Preservation Commission
a.
PA 260198 - 132 Williams Street - Kurtenbach - Request to revisit siding
replacement
b.
PA260211 - 79 Stewart Street - Cheney - Request to alter garage, windows
and retaining wall.
c.
PA 260212 - 847 Main Street - Wozniak - Request to Remove Porch Overhang
d.
PA 260213 - 308 Main Street - Optima LLC - Remove Retaining Walls From
Property
9. Items from Citizens not on Agenda
(Items considered but no action will be taken at this time.)
10. Committee …
Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 16:00
Planning and Zoning Commission
Deadwood P&Z to review plats for Stage Run and Williams Street, plus a vacation-home permit at 21 Charles Street
The Deadwood Planning and Zoning Commission meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM at City Hall, 102 Sherman Street. The commission will consider several applications: plats for the Stage Run subdivision (dedicating public right of way for Bavarian Lode Drive and creating lots in Block 4), plats for 298 and 308 Williams Street, and a conditional use permit for a vacation home at 21 Charles Street. It will also review a sign permit for 87 Sherman Street and approve minutes from the September 16, 2026 meeting. The agenda includes a staff item on the annual review of the South Dakota Open Meetings Laws Brochure.
- Plat application for Stage Run — dedicated public right of way for Bavarian Lode Drive
- Plat application for Stage Run — Lots 32, 33, 34, 35, 47, 59, 60, 63A, and 63B, Block 4
- Plat application for 298 and 308 Williams Street
- Conditional Use Permit for a vacation home at 21 Charles Street
- Sign permit application for 87 Sherman Street
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Planning & Zoning Commission Regular
Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM
City Hall, 102 Sherman Street, Deadwood, SD 57732
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes
a.
Approval of September 16, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes
4. Sign Review Commission
a.
Sign Permit Application - 87 Sherman Street
5. Planning and Zoning Commission
a.
Application for Plat - Stage Run - Dedicated Public Right of Way for Bavarian
Lode Drive
b.
Application for Plat - Stage Run - Lots 32, 33, 34, 35, 47, 59, 60, 63A, and
63B - Block 4
c.
Application for Plat - 298 and 308 Williams Street
d.
Application for Conditional Use Permit — Vacation Home Establishment — 21
Charles Street
6. Items from Citizens not on Agenda
(Items considered but no action will be taken at this time.)
7. Items from Staff
a.
Annual review of South Dakota Open Meetings Laws Brochure. (Per SDCL 1-
25-13)
8. Adjournment
Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 17:00
City Commission
Deadwood Commission to consider $30,000 electrical fix and $162,623 server bid
The Deadwood City Commission meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM at City Hall, 102 Sherman Street, to approve minutes and bills and work through a consent agenda of staffing, equipment, and construction items. It will review RFP results for Storage Spaces Direct servers and authorize bidding on the Fremont Street Retaining Wall Reconstruction. The agenda also includes a public hearing on a Kringle Crawl open-container event, a State Historic Preservation Office services agreement, and executive sessions on personnel, legal, and union matters.
- Consent agenda includes promoting Thomas Erickson to Parks Superintendent at $26.00 per hour effective October 7, 2026
- Change Order #1 from 21 Electric reduced to $19,800.00 from $20,631.60; final Pay App #3 of $55,039.50 brings total contract to $550,395.00
- RFP results for Storage Spaces Direct servers: Golden West $162,623.52; KT Connections $238,868.06
- Permission to hire 21 Electric for ballfield lighting electrical deficiencies not to exceed $30,000.00
- Public hearing set for October 19 on Kringle Crawl open container in zones 1 and 2 on December 11-12, 2026
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City Commission Regular Meeting Agenda
Monday, October 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
City Hall, 102 Sherman Street, Deadwood, SD 57732
Public comments are welcomed, but no action can be taken by the Commission on
comments received at this meeting. Anyone wishing to have the Commission vote on
an item should call the Finance Office at 578-2600 by 5:00 p.m. on the Wednesday
preceding the next scheduled meeting to be placed on the agenda.
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Approve Minutes
a.
Approval of September 21, 2026 City Commission Minutes.
4. Approve Bills
a.
Approval of Bill List for October 5, 2026 and additional bills.
5. Items from Citizens on Agenda
a.
Proclamation declaring October 4-10, 2026 as Fire Prevention Week in the
City of Deadwood.
b.
Proclamation declaring October as Archives month in the City of Deadwood.
6. Consent Agenda
Matters appearing on Consent Agenda are expected to be non-controversial and
will be acted upon by the Commission at one time, without discussion, unless a
member of the Commission requests an opportunity to address any given item.
Items removed from the Consent Agenda will be discussed at the beginning of
New Business.
a.
Permission to promote Thomas Erickson to Parks Superintendent at $26.00
per hour effective October 7, 2026.
b.
Permission to advertise in-house for 5 days for full-time Senior Parks
Technician position at $22.00 per hour.
c.
Permission to update Const …
Wed Sep 30, 2026 · 13:00
General
102 Sherman Street, Deadwood
Thu Sep 24, 2026 · 09:00
Parking Transportation Committee
Deadwood Parking & Transportation Committee meeting on September 24, 2026
The committee will discuss several items including Oktoberfest facilities and a photoshoot request. The agenda also includes a request for a trolley discount and a request for a new loading zone.
- Location for two portable toilets during Oktoberfest
- Traffic pause request for Kool Deadwood Nites photoshoot in the Badlands Area
- Request for disabled person trolley discount from Chris Weaver
- Request for an additional loading zone at 604 Main Street from Lee Harstad
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Parking & Transportation Agenda
Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM
City Hall, 102 Sherman Street, Deadwood, SD 57732
1. Roll Call
2. Approve Minutes
a.
September 10, 2026 Minutes
3. Informational Items on the Agenda
4. Notice to Contest Parking Tickets
5. New Business
a.
Location for two portable toilets during Oktoberfest
b.
Request for traffic pause for Kool Deadwood Nites photoshoot in the Badlands
Area. Hoping for an early October date.
c.
Request to consider discount for disabled people on the trolley: Chris Weaver
6. Old Business
a.
Request for an additional loading zone at 604 Main Street: Lee Harstad.
7. Informational Items not on Agenda
(Items considered but no action will be taken at this time.)
8. Adjournment
Thu Sep 24, 2026 · 10:00
Event Committee
Event Committee discusses upcoming seasonal events and event refunds
The committee will review past events and discuss upcoming seasonal activities including a vintage baseball game and holiday celebrations. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the Red Rock Rally and a 3-Wheeler Rally.
- Vintage Baseball Game - October 18 and/or 25, 2026
- Kringle Crawl - December 11-12, 2026
- New Year's Bowl Bash - December 31, 2026 - January 2, 2027
- $1,100.00 refund for Jeep Jamboree
- $1,000.00 refund for Black Hills Veterans March
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Event Committee Agenda
Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM
City Hall, 102 Sherman Street, Deadwood, SD 57732
1. Roll Call
2. Approve Minutes
a.
Approval of August 27, 2026 minutes.
3. Old Business
a.
Recap of End of August/September Events: Deadwood Redemption Day, Mustang Rally, Double Down
Concert, Community Picnic, Volksmarch Lead to Deadwood, Fair in the Square, Jeep Jamboree, BH
Veterans March and Deadwood Jam.
4. New Business
a.
Vintage Baseball Game - October 18 and/or 25, 2026.
b.
Kringle Crawl - December 11-12, 2026.
c.
New Year's Bowl Bash - December 31, 2026 - January 2, 2027.
d.
Red Rock Rally Discussion.
e.
3-Wheeler Rally Discussion.
5. Refunds
a.
Jeep Jamboree - September 17-19 - $1,100.00.
b.
Black Hills Veterans March - September 18-19 - $1,000.00.
6. Upcoming Events
a.
Lead Deadwood High School Parade - Friday, September 25 - street closure.
b.
Oktoberfest - Friday, October 2 - Saturday, October 3 - open container, street closure and waiver of
banner fee.
c.
Wild West Songwriters Festival - Thursday, October 15 - Saturday, October 17 - open container.
d.
Deadweird - Friday, October 30 - Saturday, October 31 - open container and street closure.
e.
Trunk or Treat - Saurday, October 31 - use of public property at Event Complex.
7. Open Discussion
8. Meeting Adjournment
a.
Next meeting will be Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
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Wed Sep 23, 2026 · 16:00
General
Historic Preservation Commission to review siding/window replacement requests
The Deadwood Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and vouchers, discuss the revolving loan program, and review two applications for exterior changes to historic properties. The commission will consider requests to replace siding at 37 Lincoln Avenue and siding and windows at 132 Williams Street. The agenda also includes routine items such as committee reports and a staff report, with no action taken on citizen or committee items.
- PA 260197 - 37 Lincoln Avenue - McFarland - Request to replace siding
- PA 260198 - 132 Williams Street - Kurtenbach - Request to replace siding and windows
- HP Revolving Request and NeighborWorks Updates
- HP Operating and Grant Vouchers approval
- Annual review of South Dakota Open Meetings Laws Brochure
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✓ Decided: Commission denies siding replacements at 37 Lincoln Ave and 132 Williams St
The Historic Preservation Commission denied two requests to replace historic siding. The commission approved window replacements at 132 Williams Street and authorized several financial payments and loan forgiveness.
- Approved HP Operating Vouchers of $11,025.34 (7-0)
- Approved $150 revolving loan request and forgave retaining wall loan for 3 Shine Street (7-0)
- Denied siding replacement at 37 Lincoln Avenue (7-0)
- Approved window replacement at 132 Williams Street (7-0)
- Denied siding replacement at 132 Williams Street (7-0)
- Approved September 9, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)
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Historic Preservation Commission Agenda
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM
City Hall, 102 Sherman Street, Deadwood, SD 57732
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approve Minutes
a.
HP Meeting Minutes 09-09-2026
4. Voucher Approvals
a.
HP Operating Vouchers - 09-23-2026
b.
HP Grant Vouchers
5. HP Programs and Revolving Loan Program
a.
HP Revolving Request
b.
NeighborWorks Updates
6. Old or General Business
7. New Matters Before the Deadwood Historic District Commission
8. New Matters Before the Deadwood Historic Preservation Commission
a.
PA 260197 - 37 Lincoln Avenue - McFarland - Request to replace siding
b.
PA 260198 - 132 Williams Street - Kurtenbach - Request to replace siding and
windows
9. Items from Citizens not on Agenda
(Items considered but no action will be taken at this time.)
10. Committee Reports
(Items considered but no action will be taken at this time.)
11. Staff Report
(Items considered but no action will be taken at this time.)
a.
Annual review of South Dakota Open Meetings Laws Brochure. (Per SDCL 1-
25-13)
12. Adjournment
Note: All Applications MUST arrive at the City of Deadwood Historic Preservation Office
by 5:00 p.m. MST on the 1st or 3rd Wednesday of every month in order to be
considered at the next regularly scheduled Historic Preservation Commission Meeting.
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Historic Preservation Commission Minutes
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM
City Hall, 102 Sherman Street, Deadwood, SD 57732
1.
Call Meeting to Order
The Historic Preservation Commission Meeting was called to order by Chairwoman
Knipper on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in the Deadwood City Hall
Meeting Room located at 102 Sherman Street, Deadwood, SD 57732.
2.
Roll Call
PRESENT
Commissioner (Chair) Anita Knipper
Commissioner (Vice-Chair) Jesse Allen
Commissioner (2nd Vice-Chair) Beverly Posey
Commissioner Molly Brown
Commissioner Alexandra Lux
Commissioner Bobby Rock
Commissioner Diana Williams
City Commissioner Charles Eagleson
STAFF PRESENT
Kevin Kuchenbecker, Planning, Zoning and Historic Preservation Officer
Leah Blue-Jones, Zoning and Preservation Coordinator
3.
Approve Minutes
a.
HP Meeting Minutes 09-09-2026
It was moved by Commissioner Posey and seconded by Commissioner Lux to
approve the minutes of September 9, 2026, Historic Preservation Commission
Meeting. Voting yea: Knipper, Allen, Posey, Brown, Lux, Rock, Williams.
4.
Voucher Approvals
a.
HP Operating Vouchers - 09-23-2026
It was moved by Commissioner Posey and seconded by Commissioner Williams
to approve HP Operating Vouchers in the amount of $11,025.34. Voting yea:
Knipper, Allen, Posey, Brown, Lux, Rock, Williams.
5.
HP Programs and Revolving Loan Program
a.
HP Revolving Request
Ms. Susan Trucano reviewed one (1) revolving loan voucher req …
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It was moved by Commissioner Posey and seconded by Commissioner Lux to approve the minutes of September 9, 2026, Historic Preservation Commission Meeting. Voting
6 yea
Knipper yea · Allen yea · Posey yea · Brown yea · Lux yea · Rock yea
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 08:30
City Commission
Deadwood City Commission holds 2027 budget work session
The Deadwood City Commission is holding a budget work session to discuss the 2027 budget, including property tax updates, the budget ordinance, and general fund revenues. The agenda covers a wide range of topics, including utility and trash rate increases, capital improvements, debt service, personnel, and departmental budgets. This is a discussion session, not a final decision-making meeting.
- 2027 Fee Resolution Discussion: utility rates commercial vs. residential, trash rate increase 3.5% per contract
- Capital Improvement: review 2026 completed and in progress, plan 2027 and future years
- Debt Service: paid off State loan for FEMA, TIFs, future bonding
- Public Works: transfer in from Bed and Booze ($135,000 for utilities)
- Historic Preservation Revolving Loan: program status and cash discussion
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Budget Work Session Agenda
Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM
And Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 8:30 AM
City Hall, 102 Sherman Street, Deadwood, SD 57732
1.
New Business
a.
Property Tax Update
Cash Report
Budget Ordinance
General Fund Revenues
b.
2027 Fee Resolution Discussion
- Utility Rates Commercial vs. Residential
- Trash Rate Increase per contract 3.5% per contract
c.
Capital Improvement - 2026 completed, 2026 in progress, review 2027 and future
years
Debt Service - Paid off State loan for FEMA, TIF's, Future Bonding
d.
Personnel, Open Positions and Wages
e.
Historic Preservation
Revolving Loan - Program Status and Cash Discussion
f.
Building Inspection
Planning & Zoning
g.
Library
Discuss County Funding
h.
General Fund
- Commission
- Elections
- Attorney
- Finance
- IT
- Animal Control
i.
Fire Department -
Budget, Staffing,
Volunteer Stipend
j.
Public Works
Public Buildings - Moving fund expenses out of PB
Transfer in from Bed & Booze ($135,000 for utilities)
- Sanitation (Trash)
- Streets
- Water
- Sewer
k.
Bed and Booze/Rec Center
Non Profit Requests
l.
Police
Budget, Public Safety, Events and Personnel
m.
Parking and Transportation
Revenue
Parking Ramp
Trolley
n.
Parks
- Budget, staffing and events
Oakridge Cemetery
o.
Mt. Moriah Budget
Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 17:00
City Commission
City Commission to consider land dedication for Stage Run Development
The City Commission will discuss land dedication for the Stage Run Development and hold a public hearing regarding street closures for the Lead Deadwood High School Homecoming Parade. The body is also reviewing several personnel hires and various infrastructure repair payments.
- Resolution 2026-24 for land dedication for Phase III of Stage Run Development
- Public hearing for Main Street closure for Homecoming Parade on September 25, 2026
- Contract for GIS records research with Julie Stone not to exceed $15,000.00
- Purchase of a ULV mosquito dogger from Van Diest Supply Company for $18,054.00
- Payment of $6,257.00 to William Schmidt for curb/gutter repair at Adams and Van Buren
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✓ Decided: Deadwood City Commission accepts land dedication for Stage Run Development
The City Commission accepted the dedication of land and infrastructure for Phase III of the Stage Run Development. The board also approved nearly $966,000 in disbursements and several personnel changes, including the hiring of a new Zoning Coordinator.
- Approved $965,765.27 in disbursements (Unanimous)
- Approved hiring Patrick Lower as Zoning Coordinator at $25.00/hour (Unanimous)
- Accepted termination of Parks Superintendent Matthew Cameron-Johnson (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2026-25 to declare a fire hydrant, two toolboxes, and a squat machine as surplus (Unanimous)
- Approved street closures on Main Street for the Homecoming Parade on Sept 25, 2026 (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2026-24 accepting land and improvements for Stage Run Development Phase III (Unanimous)
- Approved $15,000 contract with Julie Stone for GIS records research (Unanimous)
- Approved $18,054.00 purchase of a mosquito fogger from Van Diest Supply Company (Unanimous)
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City Commission Regular Meeting Agenda
Monday, September 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM
City Hall, 102 Sherman Street, Deadwood, SD 57732
Public comments are welcomed, but no action can be taken by the Commission on
comments received at this meeting. Anyone wishing to have the Commission vote on
an item should call the Finance Office at 578-2600 by 5:00 p.m. on the Wednesday
preceding the next scheduled meeting to be placed on the agenda.
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Approve Minutes
a.
Approval of September 8, 2026 City Commission Minutes.
4. Approve Bills
a.
Approval of Bill List for September 21, 2026.
5. Items from Citizens on Agenda
6. Consent Agenda
Matters appearing on Consent Agenda are expected to be non-controversial and
will be acted upon by the Commission at one time, without discussion, unless a
member of the Commission requests an opportunity to address any given item.
Items removed from the Consent Agenda will be discussed at the beginning of
New Business.
a.
Permission to hire Patrick Lower as full-time Zoning Coordinator at $25.00 per
hour effective October 19, 2026 pending pre-employment screening.
b.
Permission to accept termination of Parks Superintendent Matthew Cameron-
Johnson effective Setpember 17, 2026.
c.
Permission to advertise in-house for 5 days and with outside sources for full-
time Parks Superintendent position at $24.00 to $26.00 per hour depending
on education, experience and qu …
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The Regular Session of the Deadwood City Commission eonvened on Monday, September 21,
2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the Deadwood City Commission Chambers, 102 Sherman Street,
Deadwood, South Dakota. Dakota. Mayor Charlie Struble-Mook called the meeting to order with
the following members present: Department Heads, City Attorney Quentin Riggins, and
Commissioners Charles Eagleson, Michael Johnson, Mark Speirs and Sharon Martinisko. All
motions passed unanimously unless otherwise stated.
REGULAR MEETING. SEPTEMBER 21.2026
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Martinisko moved, Johnson seconded to approve the minutes on September 8, 2026. Roll Call:
Aye-All. Motion carried.
APROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS
All. Motion carried.
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ACE HARDWARE
ADOBE
AIRSHOW
ALBERTSON ENGINEERING
ALL METAL MANUFACTURING
ALPINE IMPRESSIONS
AMAZON CAPITAL
AMERICAN ENGINEERING TESTING
AVID4 ENGINEERING
BECK'S NURSERY
BH CHEMICAL
BH ENERGY
BH PIONEER
BH SPECIAL SERVICES
BOMGAARS
CED SPEARFISH
CENTURY BUSINESS PRODUCTS
CHAMBERLIN ARCHITECTS
COLONIAL RESEARCH CHEMICAL
COMPETITIVE MASONRY
DAR, VICKI
DARK CANYON COFFEE
DEADWOOD CHAMBER
DEADWOOD HISTORY
DYNAMITE MEDIA SOLUTIONS
ECOLAB
FIB CREDIT CARDS
FIRST NET
FORCEOSA
FULLER CONSTRUCTION
GALLS
GOLDEN WEST
GRIMM'S PUMP i INDUSTRIAL
GUNDERSON, PALMER, NELSON
HAUCK ELECTRIC & CONTROLS
HAYWORTH ENTERPRISES
IIA LIFTING SERVICES
IPS GROUP
J & J TRUCK & AUTO BODY
JOHNER PAVING
LAWRENCE CO. REGISTER
LAWRENCE CO.TEEN COURT
LEAD-DEADWOOD SANITARY
LOOKOUT PLA …
Fri Sep 18, 2026 · 08:30
City Commission
Deadwood commission holds planning session, no votes
The Deadwood City Commission is holding a work session to plan with department head staff. A quorum will be present, but no official action or votes will be taken at this meeting.
- Planning meeting with department head staff
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CITY COMMISSION
WORK SESSION AGENDA
CITY HALL, 102 SHERMAN STREET
DEADWOOD, SD 57732
Friday, September 18, 2026
8:30 A.M.
1. Planning meeting with Dept. Head Staff
* A quorum will be present but no official action/votes will be taken
Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 12:00
General
435 Williams St, Deadwood
Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 14:00
City Commission
City Commission holds budget work sessions for 2027, including fee and trash rate increases
The Deadwood City Commission is holding two budget work sessions to review and discuss the 2027 budget, including property tax updates, the budget ordinance, and general fund revenues. They will also discuss a 2027 fee resolution, including utility rates and a 3.5% trash rate increase per contract, as well as capital improvements, debt service, personnel, and departmental budgets. The agenda is primarily a working session for budget planning, not a final decision-making meeting.
- 2027 Fee Resolution Discussion: utility rates commercial vs. residential, trash rate increase 3.5% per contract
- Capital Improvement review: 2026 completed, 2026 in progress, 2027 and future years
- Debt Service: paid off State loan for FEMA, TIFs, future bonding
- Public Works: transfer in from Bed & Booze ($135,000 for utilities)
- Library: discuss county funding
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Budget Work Session Agenda
Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM
And Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 8:30 AM
City Hall, 102 Sherman Street, Deadwood, SD 57732
1.
New Business
a.
Property Tax Update
Cash Report
Budget Ordinance
General Fund Revenues
b.
2027 Fee Resolution Discussion
- Utility Rates Commercial vs. Residential
- Trash Rate Increase per contract 3.5% per contract
c.
Capital Improvement - 2026 completed, 2026 in progress, review 2027 and future
years
Debt Service - Paid off State loan for FEMA, TIF's, Future Bonding
d.
Personnel, Open Positions and Wages
e.
Historic Preservation
Revolving Loan - Program Status and Cash Discussion
f.
Building Inspection
Planning & Zoning
g.
Library
Discuss County Funding
h.
General Fund
- Commission
- Elections
- Attorney
- Finance
- IT
- Animal Control
i.
Fire Department -
Budget, Staffing,
Volunteer Stipend
j.
Public Works
Public Buildings - Moving fund expenses out of PB
Transfer in from Bed & Booze ($135,000 for utilities)
- Sanitation (Trash)
- Streets
- Water
- Sewer
k.
Bed and Booze/Rec Center
Non Profit Requests
l.
Police
Budget, Public Safety, Events and Personnel
m.
Parking and Transportation
Revenue
Parking Ramp
Trolley
n.
Parks
- Budget, staffing and events
Oakridge Cemetery
o.
Mt. Moriah Budget
Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 16:00
Planning and Zoning Commission
Commission to vote on five sign permits on Cliff and Main Streets
The Deadwood Planning and Zoning Commission will vote on five sign permit applications, four of which involve refacing or replacing freestanding signs on Cliff and Main Streets. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving prior meeting minutes and hearing citizen comments, with no other substantive decisions listed.
- Sign permit for 230 Cliff Street (Deadwood Gulch): reface existing freestanding sign and convert to internal illumination
- Sign permit for 300 Cliff Street (Deadwood Gulch): reface existing freestanding sign and convert to internal illumination
- Sign permit for 304 Cliff Street (Deadwood Gulch): reface existing freestanding sign and convert to internal illumination
- Sign permit for 412 Main Street (Mineral Palace): replace existing freestanding sign with new freestanding sign
- Portable sign application for 628 Main Street
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✓ Decided: Planning and Zoning Commission approves five sign permits
The commission approved four permanent sign permits for businesses on Cliff Street and Main Street. One portable sign permit for 628 Main Street was approved pending the submission of insurance.
- Approved sign permit for 230 Cliff Street (4-0)
- Approved sign permit for 300 Cliff Street (4-0)
- Approved sign permit for 304 Cliff Street (4-0)
- Approved sign permit for 412 Main Street (4-0)
- Approved portable sign permit for 628 Main Street pending insurance (4-0)
- Approved minutes of the September 2, 2026 meeting (4-0)
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Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Agenda
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM
City Hall, 102 Sherman Street, Deadwood, SD 57732
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Approval of Minutes
a.
Approve the minutes of the September 2, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission
Meeting.
4.
Sign Review Commission
a.
Application for Sign Permit - 230 Cliff Street (Deadwood Gulch). Applicant Is
requesting to reface existing freestanding sign and convert it to internal
illumination. The proposed sign and its location are compliant with the sign
ordinance.
Actions:
1. Approve/deny request for Sign Permit
b.
Application for Sign Permit - 300 Cliff Street (Deadwood Gulch). Applicant Is
requesting to reface existing freestanding sign and convert it to internal
illumination. The proposed sign and its location are compliant with the sign
ordinance.
Actions:
1. Approve/deny request for Sign Permit
c.
Application for Sign Permit - 304 Cliff Street (Deadwood Gulch). Applicant Is
requesting to reface existing freestanding sign and convert it to internal
illumination. The proposed sign and its location are compliant with the sign
ordinance.
Actions:
1. Approve/deny request for Sign Permit
d.
Application for Sign Permit - 412 Main Street (Mineral Palace). Applicant Is
requesting to replace existing freestanding sign with new freestanding sign. The
proposed sign and its location are compliant with the sign ordinance.
Actions:
1. Approve/deny request for S …
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Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM
City Hall, 102 Sherman Street, Deadwood, SD 57732
1.
Call to Order
The Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting was called to order by Chairman Martinisko
on Wednesday, September 19, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in the Deadwood City Hall Meeting Room
located at 102 Sherman Street, Deadwood, SD 57732.
2.
Roll Call
PRESENT
Commissioner (Chair) John Martinisko
Commissioner (Vice-Chair) Josh Keehn
Commissioner Ken Owens
Commissioner Jim Williams
City Commissioner Charles Eagleson
ABSENT
Commissioner (Secretary) Dave Bruce
STAFF PRESENT
Kevin Kuchenbecker – Planning, Zoning and Historic Preservation Officer
Trent Mohr – Building Official
Leah Blue-Jones – Zoning Coordinator
3.
Approval of Minutes
a.
Approve the minutes of the September 2, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission
Meeting.
It was moved by Commissioner Owens and seconded by Commissioner
Keehn to approve the minutes of the September 16, 2026, Planning and
Zoning Commission Meeting. Voting yea: Martinisko, Keehn, Owens,
Williams.
4.
Sign Review Commission
a.
Application for Sign Permit - 230 Cliff Street (Deadwood Gulch). Applicant Is
requesting to reface existing freestanding sign and convert it to internal illumination.
The proposed sign and its location are compliant with the sign ordinance.
Actions:
1. Approve/deny request for Sign Permit
Mr. Mohr discussed Application for Sign Permit - 230 Cl …
Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 09:00
Parking Transportation Committee
Parking committee to weigh new loading zone, residential permit
The Deadwood Parking & Transportation Committee is meeting to discuss parking and transportation matters, including updates on Crescent Street and Miller Street projects. New business includes a request for a reserved residential parking permit, a review of Kool Deadwood Nites with Da Bus moving to the Welcome Center, improving hotel communication about parking lot closures, and a request for an additional loading zone at 604 Main Street. The committee will also hear a notice about contesting parking tickets.
- Reserved Residential Parking Permit Application for 2 Stewart Danielle Osloond
- Request for additional loading zone at 604 Main Street by Lee Harstad
- Kool Deadwood Nites review with Da Bus moving to the Welcome Center
- Discussion on better communicating with hotels about parking lot closures/rule changes
- Informational updates on Crescent Street and Miller Street repave
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PARKING & TRANSPORTATION
MEETING AGENDA
September 10, 2026
1.
ROLL CALL
2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
July Minutes
3.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
a.
Crescent Street Update
b.
Miller Street Repave
c.
Any other projects
4.
NOTICE TO CONTEST PARKING TICKETS
5.
NEW BUSINESS
a.
Reserved Residential Parking Permit Application: 2 Stewart Danielle Osloond
The city commission may designate a parking space in front of or adjacent to
a residence as reserved for the exclusive use of the residence if the following
terms are met:
(Ord. 111, 2009; Ord. 1004, 2003: Ord. 938, 1998; Ord. 934, 1997: prior code
§ 30-201.1)
b.
Kool Deadwood Nites Review with Da Bus moving to the Welcome Center.
c.
Better communicating with hotels about parking lot closures/rule changes.
Currently use social media and signage but the information isn't getting to
first-line employees.
d.
Request for an additional loading zone on at 604 Main Street: Lee Harstad
6.
OLD BUSINESS
7.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA
(Items considered but no action will be taken at this time.)
8.
Adjournment
a.
Next Meeting September 24, 2026 at 9:00 am
Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 16:00
Historic Preservation Commission
Commission to consider $315,437.50 land purchase for viewshed protection
The Deadwood Historic Preservation Commission will consider several items, including a proposed real property purchase for viewshed protection and public space, a loan modification request, and multiple contracts and grants. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and vouchers, as well as new matters for two property owners seeking design changes.
- Purchase of real property for $315,437.50 for Tract F of MS #283, Lots 1-8 Block 1 Howard Addition, Lot 6 Block F Fargo Addition, about 2.25 acres, for viewshed protection and public space
- Loan modification request from Lee Thompson, 47 Forest Ave., revised from August 26, 2026 meeting
- Contract with Julie Stone of Lead, SD, not to exceed $15,000, for GIS mapping and updating Boots on Bricks publication
- Appraisal contract with Rebecca Madison, Appraisals West, Inc., not to exceed $1,500, for Judge John Burns Collection
- Headstone Grant applications for Berti Meriot Billington, James Billington, and Edna Billington in Mount Moriah Cemetery
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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
Agenda
Wednesday, September 09, 2026 at 4:00 PM
City Hall, 102 Sherman Street, Deadwood, SD 57732
1.
Call Meeting to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Approval of Minutes
a.
Minutes of 8/25/26 Budget Meeting
b.
HP Meeting Minutes August 26, 2026
4.
Voucher Approvals
a.
HP Operating Vouchers September 9, 2026
b.
HP Grant Vouchers
c.
HP Revolving Vouchers
5.
HP Programs and Revolving Loan Program
a.
HP Revolving Request Request
Lee Thompson, 47 Forest Ave. - Loan Modification Revision from August 26,
2026 meeting
6.
Old or General Business
a.
South Dakota State Historic Preservation Office update and agreement - Continued
from August 12, 2026 meeting
b.
Request to hire Rebecca Madison with Appraisals West, Inc. in the amount not to
exceed $1,500.00 to conduct appraisal on Judge John Burns Collection for possible
acquisition.
c.
Permission to enter into contract with Julie Stone of Lead, SD in the amount not to
exceed $15,000 to conduct records research for our Geographical Information
System mapping and updating Boots on Bricks publication information.
d.
Approve Headstone Grant Program application for the following in Mount Moriah
Cemetery: Berti Meriot Billington, James Billington, and Edna Billington
e.
Historic Rapid City request to change scope of work for the 2026 Round II Outside
of Deadwood Grant Project.
f.
Permission to purchase real property in the amount of $315,437.50 for the parcel …
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 17:00
City Commission
Commission to certify FY2027 tax levy and buy $315K parcel
The Deadwood City Commission will vote on certifying the FY2027 municipal tax levy and purchasing a 2.25-acre parcel for $315,437.50 for viewshed protection. It will also consider several contracts, including change orders for the Highway 85 water project, and act on zoning and conditional use permits. The agenda includes many routine items like bill approvals, proclamations, and personnel actions.
- Certification of Municipal Tax Levy for Fiscal Year 2027
- Purchase of real property for $315,437.50 for viewshed protection and public space
- Change Order #2 ($128,437.24) and #3 ($79,994.72) for Highway 85 Drinking Water Extension Project, bringing total to $2,029,470.53
- Second Reading of Ordinance #1448 Amending Title 17 - Zoning for Amendment to the Zoning Map
- Approval of $8,500 allocation to Lawrence County Teen Court from Bed and Booze fund and Police Dept.
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✓ Decided: City Commission approves $379,113.75 in real estate purchases for viewshed protection
The City Commission approved two land purchases totaling $379,113.75 for public space and viewshed protection. The board also authorized over $200,000 in change orders for the Highway 85 Drinking Water Extension Project and certified the FY2027 Municipal Tax Levy.
- Approved $315,437.50 purchase of 2.25 acres for viewshed protection
- Approved $63,676.25 purchase of 0.78 acres for viewshed protection
- Approved $208,431.96 in change orders for Highway 85 Water Extension Project
- Approved certification of Municipal Tax Levy for Fiscal Year 2027
- Approved $786,345.72 in August 17 disbursements
- Approved $31,100.50 overlay for Mickelson Trail head
- Approved $14,000 for City Hall sidewalk engineering services
- Hired Henry Prim as part-time certified police officer at $25.80/hour
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City Commission Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 08, 2026 at 5:00 PM
City Hall, 102 Sherman Street, Deadwood, SD 57732
Public comments are welcomed, but no action can be taken by the Commission on comments
received at this meeting. Anyone wishing to have the Commission vote on an item should call
the Finance Office at 578-2600 by 5:00 p.m. on the Wednesday preceding the next scheduled
meeting to be placed on the agenda.
1.
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
2.
Roll Call
3.
Approve Minutes
a.
Approval of August 17, 2026 City Commission Minutes and August 21, 2026 Special
City Commission Meeting.
4.
Approve Bills
a.
Approval of Bill List for September 8, 2026 and additional bill.
5.
Items from Citizens on Agenda
a.
Proclamation recognizing and honoring our municipal workers for their dedicated
service to our community.
b.
Proclamation declaring September as Library Card Sign-Up month in the City of
Deadwood.
c.
Proclamation declaring September as Responsible Gaming Education month in the
City of Deadwood.
6.
Consent Agenda
Matters appearing on Consent Agenda are expected to be non-controversial and will be
acted upon by the Commission at one time, without discussion, unless a member of the
Commission requests an opportunity to address any given item. Items removed from the
Consent Agenda will be discussed at the beginning of New Business.
a.
Permission to accept resignation of water operator Olivia Weiler effective
S …
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The Regular Session of the Deadwood City Commission convened on Tuesday, September 8,
2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the Deadwood City Commission Chambers, 102 Sherman Street,
Deadwood, South Dakota. Dakota. Mayor Charlie Struble-Mook called the meeting to order with
the following members present; Department Heads, City Attorney Quentin Riggins, and
Commissioners Charles Eagleson, Michael Johnson, Mark Speirs and Sharon Martinisko. All
motions passed unanimously unless otherwise stated.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Martinisko moved, Eagleson seconded to approve the minutes of August 17 and Special
Commission minutes on August 21, 2026. Roll Call: Aye-All. Motion carried.
AUGUST 2026 PAYROLL: COMMISSION, $3,692.28; FINANCE, $26,870.84; PUBLIC
BUILDINGS, $8,124.80; POLICE, $106,500.26; FIRE, $9,633.03; BUILDING INSPECTION,
$5,705.22; STREETS, $35,458.96; PARKS, $42,920.82; PLANNING & ZONING, $4,355.05;
LIBRARY, $10,517.41; RECREATION CENTER, $31,605.82; HISTORIC PRESERVATION,
$25,822.47; WATER, $18,443.41; PARKING METER, $18,662.19; TROLLEY, $25,859.53;
PARKING RAMP, $3,552.00 PAYROLL TOTAL: $381,064.59.
AUGUST 2026 PAYROLL PAYMENTS:
Internal Revenue Service, $90,488.16; S.D. Retirement System, $42,296.66; Principal Dental,
$5,114.65.
REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 8,2026
APROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS
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Martinisko moved, Johnson seconded to approve the August 17, 2026 disbursements plus
additional bill. Roll Call: Aye-All. Motion carried.
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SERVICE
144.95
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SUPPLIES …
Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 16:00
Planning and Zoning Commission
Deadwood Planning Commission reviews vacation home permits, sign, variance
The Deadwood Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a sign permit, annual reviews of two vacation home conditional use permits, a laundromat conditional use permit, and a variance request. The commission will vote on these items, with a public hearing scheduled for the variance.
- Sign permit for new projecting sign at 51 Sherman Street (The Landmark)
- Annual review of vacation home conditional use permit at 819 Main Street (Deadwood Rentals - Main)
- Annual review of vacation home conditional use permit at 36 Water Street (Deadwood Rentals - Creekside)
- Annual review of laundromat conditional use permit at 138 Sherman Street
- Variance request for property at 37 Lincoln Avenue (public hearing)
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Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Agenda
Wednesday, September 02, 2026 at 4:00 PM
City Hall, 102 Sherman Street, Deadwood, SD 57732
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Approval of Minutes
a.
Approve the minutes of the August 19, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission
Meeting.
4.
Sign Review Commission
a.
Application for Sign Permit - 51 Sherman Street (The Landmark). Applicant Is
requesting a new projecting sign. The proposed sign and its location are compliant
with the sign ordinance.
Actions:
1. Approve/deny request for Sign Permit
5.
Planning and Zoning Commission
a.
Annual Review - Conditional Use Permit for Vacation Home Establishment – 819 Main
Street – Deadwood Rentals - Main, legally described as Lot 12 in Block A of Sunnyside
Addition to the City of Deadwood as set out in Plat Book 3 Page 251, Lawrence
County, South Dakota, except that part deeded to the State of South Dakota for
highway purposes as set out in Book 372 Page 58 and Page 168.
And
Tract A-1 in Block A, a replat of Tracts "A" and "B" of the subdivision of Lot 13, Block
A of Sunnyside Addition, located in the NW 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 27, T5N, R3E,
B.H.M., City of Deadwood, Lawrence County, South Dakota, according to Plat filed in
Document No. 2001-4003.
Action Required:
1. Approval/Denial of continued use by Planning and Zoning Commission
b.
Annual Review - Conditional Use Permit for Vacation Home Establishment – 36 Water
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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 08:30
City Commission
Deadwood City Commission holds 2027 budget work session
The Deadwood City Commission is holding a two-day budget work session to discuss the 2027 budget, including property tax updates, the budget ordinance, and general fund revenues. The agenda covers a wide range of topics, including utility and trash rate increases, capital improvements, debt service, personnel, and departmental budgets. The session is a discussion and planning meeting, not a final vote on the budget.
- 2027 Fee Resolution Discussion, including utility rates and a 3.5% trash rate increase per contract
- Capital Improvement review for 2026 completed and in progress, plus 2027 and future years
- Debt Service: paid off State loan for FEMA, TIFs, future bonding
- Transfer in from Bed and Booze ($135,000 for utilities) for Public Buildings
- Historic Preservation Revolving Loan program status and cash discussion
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Budget Work Session Agenda
Monday, August 31, 2026 at 11:00 AM
And Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 8:30 AM
City Hall, 102 Sherman Street, Deadwood, SD 57732
1.
New Business
a.
Property Tax Update
Cash Report
Budget Ordinance
General Fund Revenues
b.
2027 Fee Resolution Discussion
- Utility Rates Commercial vs. Residential
- Trash Rate Increase per contract 3.5% per contract
c.
Capital Improvement - 2026 completed, 2026 in progress, review 2027 and future
years
Debt Service - Paid off State loan for FEMA, TIF's, Future Bonding
d.
Personnel, Open Positions and Wages
e.
Historic Preservation
Revolving Loan - Program Status and Cash Discussion
f.
Building Inspection
Planning & Zoning
g.
Library
Discuss County Funding
h.
General Fund
- Commission
- Elections
- Attorney
- Finance
- IT
- Animal Control
i.
Fire Department -
Budget, Staffing,
Volunteer Stipend
j.
Public Works
Public Buildings - Moving fund expenses out of PB
Transfer in from Bed & Booze ($135,000 for utilities)
- Sanitation (Trash)
- Streets
- Water
- Sewer
k.
Bed and Booze/Rec Center
Non Profit Requests
l.
Police
Budget, Public Safety, Events and Personnel
m.
Parking and Transportation
Revenue
Parking Ramp
Trolley
n.
Parks
- Budget, staffing and events
Oakridge Cemetery
o.
Mt. Moriah Budget
Mon Aug 31, 2026 · 11:00
City Commission
Deadwood City Commission holds 2027 budget work session
The Deadwood City Commission is holding a two-day budget work session to discuss the 2027 budget, including property tax updates, fee resolutions, capital improvements, and departmental budgets. The session covers a wide range of city services and funds, with discussions on utility rates, trash fees, and personnel.
- Trash rate increase of 3.5% per contract
- Transfer of $135,000 from Bed and Booze fund for utilities
- Discussion of 2027 fee resolution, including utility rates
- Review of capital improvements for 2026 and future years
- Discussion of county funding for the library
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Budget Work Session Agenda
Monday, August 31, 2026 at 11:00 AM
And Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 8:30 AM
City Hall, 102 Sherman Street, Deadwood, SD 57732
1.
New Business
a.
Property Tax Update
Cash Report
Budget Ordinance
General Fund Revenues
b.
2027 Fee Resolution Discussion
- Utility Rates Commercial vs. Residential
- Trash Rate Increase per contract 3.5% per contract
c.
Capital Improvement - 2026 completed, 2026 in progress, review 2027 and future
years
Debt Service - Paid off State loan for FEMA, TIF's, Future Bonding
d.
Personnel, Open Positions and Wages
e.
Historic Preservation
Revolving Loan - Program Status and Cash Discussion
f.
Building Inspection
Planning & Zoning
g.
Library
Discuss County Funding
h.
General Fund
- Commission
- Elections
- Attorney
- Finance
- IT
- Animal Control
i.
Fire Department -
Budget, Staffing,
Volunteer Stipend
j.
Public Works
Public Buildings - Moving fund expenses out of PB
Transfer in from Bed & Booze ($135,000 for utilities)
- Sanitation (Trash)
- Streets
- Water
- Sewer
k.
Bed and Booze/Rec Center
Non Profit Requests
l.
Police
Budget, Public Safety, Events and Personnel
m.
Parking and Transportation
Revenue
Parking Ramp
Trolley
n.
Parks
- Budget, staffing and events
Oakridge Cemetery
o.
Mt. Moriah Budget
Thu Aug 27, 2026 · 10:00
Event Committee
Event Committee reviews August events, approves refunds, waives 45-day rules
The Deadwood Event Committee is meeting to approve minutes, recap August events, and consider waiving the 45-day requirement for several upcoming events. They will also approve refunds for two events and review a list of upcoming street closures and permits.
- Waive 45-day requirement for Lead Deadwood Soccer Association (Aug 29-Oct 30)
- Waive 45-day requirement for Deadwood Lead 76ers Swim Team Practice (Sep 21-Aug 1, 2027) and Swim Meet (Jan 9-10, 2027)
- Refunds: Days of '76 Steer Roping $2,350.00; Kool Deadwood Nites $1,000.00
- Deadwood Jam (Sep 18-19): open container, street closure, temporary beer/wine license, waiver of banner and vending fees
- Chuckwagon Gathering canceled
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Event Committee Meeting
Meeting Agenda
August 27, 2026
1.
ROLL CALL
2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Approval of July 30, 2026 minutes.
3.
OLD BUSINESS
a.
Recap of end of August Events: Bike Parking, Harley Davidson Activation
Lower Main St. and Outlaw Square, Medicine Wheel Ride, Legends Ride,
Thrashin Motor Supply, Daughters of the Road Ride, Rusty Wallace Ride,
Steer Roping.
Kool Deadwood Nites recap immediately following Events
Committee.
b.
Lead Deadwood High School Homecoming Parade - September 25, 2026.
4.
NEW BUSINESS
a.
Lead Deadwood Soccer Association - August 29 - October 30 - waive 45-day
requirement.
b.
Fair in the Square - September 11-12. Special commission meeting was held
on August 21 to waive 45-day requirement and set the public hearing on
September 8.
c.
Deadwood Lead 76ers Swim Team Practice - September 21 - August 1, 2027
- waive 45-day requirement.
d.
Deadwood Lead 76ers Swim Meet - January 9-10, 2027.
5.
REFUNDS
a.
Days of '76 Steer Roping - $2,350.00.
b.
Kool Deadwood Nites - $1,000.00.
6.
UPCOMING EVENTS
a.
Preacher Smith Deadwood Redemption Day - Saturday, August 29 - street
closure.
b.
Mustang Rally - Thursday, September 3 - street closure, use of Sherman
Street Lot, Main Street parking.
c.
Double Down Concert - Saturday, September 5 - street closure.
d.
Community Picnic - Friday, September 11 - use of public property and open
container in Gordon Park only.
e.
Chuckwagon Gathering - has been can …
Wed Aug 26, 2026 · 16:00
Historic Preservation Commission
Deadwood historic panel to weigh fence, gate and window projects
The Deadwood Historic Preservation Commission meets to approve minutes and vouchers, consider a loan modification, and act on several preservation program requests. The commission will also review a certificate of appropriateness for a fence and gate on Sherman Street and a preservation application for window restoration on Centennial.
- Loan modification request from Lee Thompson at 47 Forest Ave.
- Accept Craig Kostelecky at 43 Centennial into Windows and Doors Program
- Approve Outside of Deadwood Grant extension for St. Francis Mission to Oct. 31, 2026
- COA 260174: 61 & 65 Sherman St., Deadwood Sundance 2023 LLC, construct fence and gate
- PA 260175: 43 Centennial, Craig Kostelecky, restore windows
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✓ Decided: Deadwood HPC approves fence/gate at 61-65 Sherman St
The Deadwood Historic Preservation Commission approved a certificate of appropriateness for a metal fence and gate at 61-65 Sherman Street, finding no adverse effect on historic resources. It also approved a loan modification for Lee Thompson, accepted Craig Kostelecky into the Windows and Doors and Retaining Wall programs, and granted a 90-day extension for a St. Francis Mission grant.
- Approved COA 260174 for fence and gate at 61-65 Sherman St (7-0)
- Approved loan modification for Lee Thompson, 47 Forest Ave (7-0)
- Accepted Craig Kostelecky, 43 Centennial, into Windows and Doors Program (7-0)
- Accepted Craig Kostelecky, 43 Centennial, into Retaining Wall Program (7-0)
- Approved 90-day grant extension for St. Francis Mission to Oct 31, 2026 (7-0)
- Approved HP operating vouchers of $23,110.63 (7-0)
- Approved revolving loan vouchers of $10,090.00 (7-0)
- Approved minutes of Aug 12, 2026 meeting (7-0)
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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
Agenda
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM
City Hall, 102 Sherman Street, Deadwood, SD 57732
1.
Call Meeting to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Approval of Minutes
a.
Approve the minutes of the August 12, 2026, Historic Preservation Commission
Meeting.
4.
Voucher Approvals
a.
HP Operating Vouchers August 26, 2026
b.
HP Revolving Vouchers
5.
HP Programs and Revolving Loan Program
a.
HP Revolving Loan Request
Lee Thompson, 47 Forest Ave. Loan Modification
b.
Neighborworks Updates
c.
Accept Craig Kostelecky at 43 Centennial into the Windows and Doors Program
6.
Old or General Business
a.
Approve Outside of Deadwood Grant extension request for St. Francis Mission to
October 31, 2026
b.
Accept Craig Kostelecky at 43 Centennial into the Retaining Wall Program
7.
New Matters Before the Deadwood Historic District Commission
a.
COA 260174 - 61 & 65 Sherman Street - Deadwood Sundance 2023 LLC - Construct
Fence & Gate
8.
New Matters Before the Deadwood Historic Preservation Commission
a.
PA 260175 - 43 Centennial - Craig Kostelecky - Restore Windows
9.
Items from Citizens not on Agenda
(Items considered but no action will be taken at this time.)
10. Staff Report
(Items considered but no action will be taken at this time.)
a.
2026 West River History Conference
11. Committee Reports
(Items considered but no action will be taken at this time.)
12. Adjournment
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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
Minutes
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM
City Hall, 102 Sherman Street, Deadwood, SD 57732
1.
Call Meeting to Order
A quorum present, Commissioner Chair Knipper called the Deadwood Historic
Preservation Commission meeting to order on August 26, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., at City
Hall.
2.
Roll Call
PRESENT
HP Commissioner Chair Anita Knipper
HP Commissioner Vice Chair Jesse Allen
HP Commissioner 2nd Vice Chair Beverly Posey
HP Commissioner Bobby Rock
HP Commissioner Alexandra Lux
HP Commissioner Diana Williams
HP Commissioner Molly Brown
City Commissioner Charles Eagleson
STAFF PRESENT
Kevin Kuchenbecker, Planning, Zoning and Historic Preservation Officer
Bonny Anfinson, Historic Preservation Coordinator
Leah Blue-Jones, Planning and Zoning Coordinator
Cammie Schmidt, Administrative Assistant
Susan Trucano, Neighborworks
Jenny Reinbold, Neighborworks
3.
Approval of Minutes
a.
Approve the minutes of the August 12, 2026, Historic Preservation Commission
Meeting.
It was motioned by Commissioner Allen and seconded by Commissioner
Rock to approve minutes of the August 12, 2026, meeting. Voting Yea:
Rock, Posey, Lux, Knipper, Brown, Allen, Williams.
4.
Voucher Approvals
a.
HP Operating Vouchers August 26, 2026
It was motioned by Commissioner Posey and seconded by Commissioner
Brown to approve the operating vouchers in the amount of $23,110.63.
Voting Yea: Rock, Posey, Lux, Knipper, Brown, …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to approve minutes of the August 12, 2026, meeting. Voting
6 yea
Rock yea · Posey yea · Lux yea · Knipper yea · Brown yea · Allen yea
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 08:30
Historic Preservation Commission
Historic Preservation Commission reviews 2027 budget items
The Deadwood Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to discuss and recommend its 2027 budget. The agenda covers projected revenues, fixed expenses, operational costs, capital assets, and programs like the revolving loan and grant program, with a final budget recommendation.
- HP Projected Revenues and Income for 2027
- HP Fixed Expenses - Bond Payments
- HP Office - Operation Budget
- HP Impact Dollars for City Services
- 2027 Deadwood Historic Preservation Commission Budget recommendation
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Historic Preservation Commission 2027
Budget Meeting Agenda Agenda
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 8:30 AM
City Hall, 102 Sherman Street, Deadwood, SD 57732
1.
Call Meeting to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Old or General Business
a.
HP Projected Revenues and Income for 2027
b.
HP Fixed Expenses - Bond Payments
c.
HP Office - Operation Budget
d.
HP Capital Assets
e.
HP Visitor Management
f.
Historic Interpretation
g.
HP Professional Services
h.
HP Impact Dollars for City Services
i.
HP Revolving Loan and Grant Program
j.
2027 Deadwood Historic Preservation Commission Budget recommendation
4.
Adjournment
Fri Aug 21, 2026 · 08:30
City Commission
Commission to approve $95K recreation center facade repair contract
The Deadwood City Commission is holding a special meeting to consider several contracts and agreements, including a $95,000 facade repair for the Recreation Center and a $211,497.50 change order for the Crescent Street Reconstruction Project. The commission will also set a public hearing for a September street closure for the Fair in the Square event. No action will be taken on public comments received at this meeting.
- Set public hearing for Sept. 8 on Fair in the Square street closure of Deadwood Street from Main Street to Pioneer Way, Sept. 11-12
- Authorize mayor to sign contract with Rangel Construction for Recreation Center facade/roof edge repairs, not to exceed $95,000
- Authorize change order #2 for Crescent Street Reconstruction with Hayward Construction, not to exceed $211,497.50, cost-shared with SD DOT, Lead Deadwood Sanitary District, Deadwood Days of 76, and City
- Authorize mayor to sign financial agreement for additional Crescent Street work with SD DOT and other partners
- Accept Chamberlin Architects proposal for Streets and Parks Buildings exterior remodel design, not to exceed $22,000
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✓ Decided: City Commission approves Crescent Street project expansion and facility repairs
The City Commission authorized several contracts for infrastructure and building maintenance, including a change order for the Crescent Street Reconstruction Project. The board also approved design services for the Streets and Parks Buildings and repairs for the Deadwood Recreation Center.
- Approved contract with Rangle Construction for Deadwood Recreation Center repairs up to $95,000.00
- Approved Change Order #2 for Crescent Street Reconstruction Project up to $218,697.50
- Approved financial agreement for additional work on Crescent Street Reconstruction Project
- Approved Maintenance and Use Agreement with Deadwood Days of ’76 for snow dump area
- Approved proposal from Chamberlin Architects for Streets and Parks Buildings remodel design up to $22,000.00
- Waived 45-day requirement and set September 8 public hearing for Fair in the Square as amended
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City Commission Special Meeting Agenda
Friday, August 21, 2026 at 8:30 AM
City Hall, 102 Sherman Street, Deadwood, SD 57732
Public comments are welcomed, but no action can be taken by the Commission on comments
received at this meeting.
1.
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
2.
Roll Call
3.
Public Hearings
a.
Set public hearing on September 8 for Fair in the Square: street closure on
Deadwood Street from Main Street to Pioneer Way from 10:00 a.m. on Friday,
September 11 to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
4.
New Business
a.
Permission to allow Mayor to sign contract with Rangel Construction Company for
repairs/restoration of front facade and roof edge to Deadwood Recreation Center in
the amount not to exceed $95,000.00. (To be paid by Historic Preservation Capital
Assets line item.)
b.
Permission to authorize additional scope of work through CO#2 to the Crescent
Street Reconstruction Project per unit price of the contract with Hayward
Construction in an amount not to exceed $211,497.50 with costs shared amongst
South Dakota Department of Transportation, Lead Deadwood Sanitary District,
Deadwood Days of 76, Inc. and City of Deadwood per the associated Financial
Agreement document.
c.
Permission for Mayor to sign financial agreement with South Dakota Department of
Transportation, Lead Deadwood Sanitary District, Deadwood Days of 76, Inc. and
City of Deadwood for additional work on the Crescent Street Reconstruction Project.
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SPECIAL MEETING. AUGUST 21.2026
The Special Session of the Deadwood City Commission convened on Friday, August 21, 2026 at
8:30 a.m. in the Deadwood City Commission Chambers, 102 Sherman Street, Deadwood, South
Dakota. Dakota. Mayor Charlie Struble-Mook called the meeting to order with the following
members present: Department Heads, City Attorney Quentin Riggins, and Commissioners
Charles Eagleson, Michael Johnson and Sharon Martinisko. Commissioner Mark Speirs was
absent. All motions passed unanimously unless otherwise stated.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Set
Johnson moved, Martinisko seconded to waive 45-day requirement and set public hearing on
September 8 for Fair in the Square as amended. Roll Call: Aye-All. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Contract
Planning, Zoning and Historic Preservation Officer Kuchenbecker spoke about the contract.
Martinisko moved, Johnson seconded to allow Mayor to sign contract with Rangle Construction
for repairs/restoration of front fa9ade and roof edge to Deadwood Recreation Center in the
amount not to exceed $95,000.00. (To be paid by Historic Preservation Capital Assets line item.)
Roll Call: Aye-All. Motion carried.
Change Order
Public Works Director Stalder and Finance Officer McKeovm spoke about the project.
Martinisko moved, Johnson seconded to allow Mayor to sign Change Order #2 and authorize
additional scope of work through Change Order #2 to the Crescent Street Reconstruction Project
per unit price of the contract with Hayward Cons …
Fri Aug 21, 2026 · 08:30
City Commission
Deadwood commission holds planning work session, no votes
The Deadwood City Commission is meeting for a work session with department heads. A quorum will be present, but no official action or votes will be taken; the agenda contains only this planning item.
- Planning meeting with department head staff
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CITY COMMISSION
WORK SESSION AGENDA
CITY HALL, 102 SHERMAN STREET
DEADWOOD, SD 57732
Friday, August 21, 2026
8:30 A.M.
1. Planning meeting with Dept. Head Staff
* A quorum will be present but no official action/votes will be taken
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 16:00
Planning and Zoning Commission
Commission to decide plat, three sign permits in Deadwood
The Deadwood Planning and Zoning Commission will consider three sign permit applications and one plat application. The sign requests are all noted as compliant with the sign ordinance. The plat application involves properties at 25 and 29 Terrace Street.
- Sign permit application for new projecting sign at 641 Main Street (Happy Times)
- Sign permit application for new wall sign at 138 Sherman Street (Deadwood Laundry Co)
- Sign permit application to replace freestanding sign at 305 Cliff Street (The Red Lodge)
- Plat application for 25 and 29 Terrace Street, Lots 11AR and 1AR, Blocks 64 and 65, Original Townsite
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✓ Decided: Deadwood P&Z approves three sign permits and a Terrace Street plat, all 5-0
The Deadwood Planning and Zoning Commission approved three sign permit applications — 641 Main Street (Happy Times), 138 Sherman Street (Deadwood Laundry Co), and 305 Cliff Street (The Red Lodge) — each on a 5-0 vote. The Commission also approved an application for a plat at 25 and 29 Terrace Street, 5-0. The rest of the meeting was staff updates and citizen items with no action taken; the meeting adjourned at 4:23 p.m.
- Approved sign permit for 641 Main Street (Happy Times), new projecting sign (5-0)
- Approved sign permit for 138 Sherman Street (Deadwood Laundry Co), new wall sign (5-0)
- Approved sign permit for 305 Cliff Street (The Red Lodge), replacing existing freestanding sign (5-0)
- Approved plat application for 25 and 29 Terrace Street (5-0)
- Adjourned the meeting (5-0)
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Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Agenda
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM
City Hall, 102 Sherman Street, Deadwood, SD 57732
1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Approval of Minutes
a.
Approve the minutes of the August 5, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting.
4.
Sign Review Commission
a.
Application for Sign Permit - 641 Main Street (Happy Times). Applicant Is requesting a new
projecting sign. The proposed sign and its location are compliant with the sign ordinance.
Actions:
1. Approve/deny request for Sign Permit
b.
Application for Sign Permit - 138 Sherman Street (Deadwood Laundry Co). Applicant Is
requesting a new wall sign. The proposed sign and its location are compliant with the sign
ordinance.
Actions:
1. Approve/deny request for Sign Permit
c.
Application for Sign Permit - 305 Cliff Street (The Red Lodge). Applicant Is requesting to
replace an existing freestanding sign. The proposed sign and its location are compliant with
the sign ordinance.
Actions:
1. Approve/deny request for Sign Permit
5.
Planning and Zoning Commission
a.
Application for Plat - 25 and 29 Terrace Street legally described as Lot 11AR, Block 64 and
Lot 1AR, Block 65 formerly Lot 11A, Block 64 and Lot 1A, Block 65 and a portion of Lot 9,
Block 64 Original Townsite, City of Deadwood, Lawrence County, South Dakota.
Action Required:
1. Approval/Denial by Deadwood Planning and Zoning Commission
6.
Items from Citizens not on Agenda
(Items consid …
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Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM
City Hall, 102 Sherman Street, Deadwood, SD 57732
1.
Call to Order
The Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting was called to order by Chairman Martinisko
on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in the Deadwood Century Room located at
108 Sherman Street, Deadwood, SD 57732.
2.
Roll Call
PRESENT
Commissioner (Chair) John Martinisko
Commissioner (Vice-Chair) Josh Keehn
Commissioner (Secretary) Dave Bruce
Commissioner Ken Owens
Commissioner Jim Williams
City Commissioner Charles Eagleson
STAFF PRESENT
Kevin Kuchenbecker – Planning, Zoning and Historic Preservation Officer
Trent Mohr – Building Official
Leah Blue-Jones – Zoning Coordinator
3.
Approval of Minutes
a.
Approve the minutes of the August 5, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission
Meeting.
4.
Sign Review Commission
a.
Application for Sign Permit - 641 Main Street (Happy Times). Applicant Is requesting
a new projecting sign. The proposed sign and its location are compliant with the sign
ordinance.
Actions:
1. Approve/deny request for Sign Permit
Mr. Mohr introduced Application for Sign Permit - 641 Main Street (Happy Times) and
reviewed the Staff Report.
It was moved by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner
Owens to approve Application for Sign Permit - 641 Main Street (Happy
Times). Voting yea: Martinisko, Keehn, Bruce, Owens, Williams.
b.
Application for Sign Permi …
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $838,255 | BAIN SERVICES INC Department of Veterans Affairs · HOUSEKEEPING SERVICE |
| $466,860 | LENNARD HOPPER, DDS, PC Department of Agriculture · DENTAL SERVICES - BOXELDER JOB CORP CENTER; NEMO, SD; AWARD |
| $437,760 | JANE R AZURE Department of the Interior · SPECIAL EDUCATION CONSULTANT |
| $435,636 | CHATTERBOX SPEECH THERAPY LLC Department of the Interior · SPEECH & LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST |
| $306,495 | LENNARD HOPPER, DDS, PC Department of Agriculture · IGF::CT::IGF - DENTAL SERVICES; BOXELDER JOB CORPS CENTER; NEMO, SD |
| $165,792 | CHATTERBOX SPEECH THERAPY LLC Department of the Interior · SPEECH LANGUAGE THERAPIST |
| $143,108 | ARROWHEAD FORESTRY Department of Agriculture · BLACK HILLS NATIONAL FOREST COMMON STAND EXAM - NAUTILUS |
| $111,554 | BAIN SERVICES INC Department of Veterans Affairs · FT. MEADE VAMC LAUNDRY SERVICE |
| $100,612 | BAIN SERVICES INC Department of Veterans Affairs · BLACK HILLS VAMC LAUNDRY WASH OPERATOR 6-MONTH BRIDGE CONTRACT |
| $81,000 | ANTISYPHON, LLC Department of Defense · CYBER TATANKA PARTICIPANT TRAINING |
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Traffic fatalities1 (1 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments1,248 (11,109 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$963/mo (21 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy13.2% (low numeracy 22% · 2017)
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