City of Canton public meetings in 2023
34 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2013- 2025
The Canton City Commission will vote on several major items, including awarding a $5,272,178 contract for the Beaver Creek Trunk Sewer Improvement Project, adopting the 2024 fee schedule, and approving a salary resolution with a 3.7% COLA. They will also consider a $250 fine for illegal dumping at Chautauqua Park, a first reading to repeal a commercial garbage ordinance, and a pay request for the airport snow removal building.
- Award bid for Beaver Creek Trunk Sewer Improvement Project to First Rate Excavate Inc. for $5,272,178 (engineer's estimate $5,400,000); alternate bid for water main on Tenth Street at $278,178
- Adopt 2024 fee schedule effective January 1, 2024
- Approve 2024 salary resolution with 3.7% COLA and step increases
- Implement $250 fine for illegal dumping at Chautauqua Park alternative drop site
- First reading of ordinance repealing Chapter 54A (commercial garbage and recycling)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2013- 2025
The Commission will consider several new business items including a new communication platform and an annual engineering agreement. They will also review building permits for airport and park improvements and a pay request for airport construction.
- Apptegy communication platform with $7,000 setup fee and $7,350 annual maintenance
- 2024 JSA Annual Engineering Agreement with a 5% hourly fee increase
- Building permit for a hangar addition at the airport (Knudtson)
- Building permit for a bathhouse and mechanical room at Kennedy Park
- Pay request #11 for $70,079.06 for the airport snow removal equipment building
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2013- 2025
The Canton City Commission will hold its regular meeting on November 20, 2023, to consider a consent calendar, hear public comments, and act on several new business items. Key actions include a second reading of a budget supplement ordinance, approval of a $1,976,641.17 contract for the FEMA bathhouse at the community swimming pool, and a notice to proceed for that project. Other items include a raffle request, an employee raise, health insurance renewal, and various agreements.
- Second reading of Budget Supplement Ordinance (General Fund $3,247,500; BBB Sales Tax Fund $7,000)
- Contract with Schwartzle Construction for Canton Community Swimming Pool FEMA Bathhouse: $1,976,641.17
- 2024 health insurance renewal with Wellmark: 3.34% rate increase; HSA deductibles rise to $5,500 individual / $11,000 family
- 2024 step and grade: 3.7% COLA based on state minimum wage increase to $11.20
- Apptegy website/app platform: $7,000 setup fee, $7,350 annual maintenance
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2013- 2025
The Canton City Commission is meeting to take action on a range of items, including a second reading of a rezone ordinance, a budget supplement, and several contracts. They will also hear a discussion on joint jurisdiction with the county for planning and zoning.
- Second reading of ordinance to rezone 812 East Fifth Street from General Business to Residential
- Chamber of Commerce request for additional 2023 funding
- Approval of 12 liquor/wine license renewals for 2024 and annual operating agreements
- 3-year E-911 and dispatch services contract with Lincoln County, $8 per capita in 2024, 3% annual increase
- Geotechnical agreement for community pool and bathhouse, total approx. $28,736
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2013- 2025
The Canton City Commission is holding a special meeting to address two tabled items from previous meetings. They will consider approving a document that relaxes concrete requirements for the pool project, allowing locally sourced materials, and will discuss the bath house bid selection with a pool committee member. Action may be taken on both items.
- Tri State Concrete: Approve document waiving special sand and fly ash requirements for pool concrete, accepting local materials with spalling risk
- Bath House Bid Selection: Discuss bids opened September 27, tabled October 2, with Todd Gannon from pool committee present
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2013- 2025
This is a special meeting for the Canton City Commission to attend a groundbreaking ceremony at Kennedy Park. The agenda states that no city business is to be discussed during this meeting.
- Groundbreaking ceremony for the new pool at Kennedy Park
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2013- 2025
The Commission will consider several new business items, including a rezone request for 812 East Fifth Street and an appeal regarding a home daycare request. They will also review a change order for the community swimming pool and grant applications for airport taxilane extensions.
- Rezone hearing for 812 East Fifth Street
- Appeal for major home occupation family day care at 224 N Milwaukee
- $35,887.02 change order for silt fencing at the pool project site
- $250.00 permit fee for Beaver Creek Project stormwater discharge
- Grant applications for airport taxilane engineering ($75,000) and construction ($200,000)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2013- 2025
The Canton City Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed resolution for sidewalk installation related to the Beaver Creek Trunk Line Sewer Project, and may vote to approve it. The commission will also consider surplussing a police handgun and awarding a bid for a FEMA bath house. The agenda includes routine consent items and public comment.
- Public hearing and possible approval of resolution for sidewalk installation for Beaver Creek Trunk Line Sewer Project
- Surplus of 1 Glock Gen 5 model 17 handgun, average appraised value $488.33
- Discussion and possible action on FEMA Bath House bid
- Consent calendar: approval of minutes from Sept 18 and Sept 27 meetings, warrants, and agenda
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2013- 2025
The Canton City Commission is holding a special meeting primarily to open bids for a bathhouse project. No action will be taken on the bids at this meeting; it is for information only. The agenda also includes a consent calendar and roll call.
- Bid opening for bathhouse (information only, no action)
- Consent calendar agenda approval
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2013- 2025
The Canton City Commission will hold its regular meeting on September 18, 2023, with several action items. They will consider approving the 2024 Appropriation Ordinance (second reading), declarations for removal of ash trees infested with emerald ash borer on public and private property, and canvass the results of the September 12 special referendum election. The agenda also includes new hires, a contract renewal, and a fencing lease for the community pool project.
- 2nd reading of 2024 Appropriation Ordinance (effective Jan 1, 2024)
- Declarations of nuisance trees and orders for removal for ash trees (public and private)
- Canvass of Special Referendum Election (Sept 12, 2023) on garbage ordinance
- New hire: Sydney Zuber as School Resource Officer/Code Enforcement Officer at $24.35/hr
- Temporary site security fencing lease from American Fence for Community Pool project: $10,686 for up to 17 months
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2013- 2025
The Canton City Commission is holding a special meeting with a consent calendar and a pre-bid meeting for the bathhouse. The pre-bid meeting is for information only; no action will be taken. The agenda is otherwise procedural.
- Pre-bid meeting for bathhouse (information only, no action)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2013- 2025
The Canton City Commission will consider several action items, including a $3.975 million pool construction contract, a new emergency siren communication protocol, and agreements with Hoogendoorn Construction for sewer work. They will also vote on hiring a utility billing clerk, a raise for a public works employee, declarations for ash tree removal, the 2024 appropriation ordinance, parade route changes, and setting a hearing date for sidewalk installation.
- Approve $3,975,000 pool construction and mechanical contract with Helm Mechanical
- Discuss emergency siren malfunction and proposed proactive siren schedule and social media protocol
- Approve sewer line ownership, use, maintenance, and pre-annexation agreements with Hoogendoorn Construction
- Approve SD DOT utility permit to cross Highway 11 for sewer line project
- Hire Shari O'Connor as Utility Billing Clerk at $17.28/hour; give step increase to John Grubbs to $21.41/hour
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2013- 2025
The Canton City Commission is holding a special meeting to consider a consent calendar and one new business item. The main action is a recommendation to advertise for bids for the Pool Bath House, with advertising dates of August 31 and September 7 if approved. The meeting is otherwise procedural, including roll call and adjournment.
- Advertise for bids for Pool Bath House
- Advertising dates: August 31 and September 7
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2013- 2025
The Canton City Commission is meeting to consider three new business items: a $50,606 pay request for the airport snow removal equipment building, a memorandum of understanding with the school district for a School Resource Officer, and a final payment application for the slurry seal project. The agenda also includes consent calendar items (minutes, reports, warrants) and public comment.
- Pay Request #10 for $50,606.00 for airport snow removal equipment building
- Memorandum of Understanding with School District for School Resource Officer
- Final pay application from Asphalt Surfacing Company for slurry seal project
- Consent calendar: minutes from Aug 7, 2023, July 2023 month-end reports, warrants
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2013- 2025
The Canton City Commission will hold its regular meeting on August 7, 2023, with several action items. They will consider the second reading of an ordinance regulating bed and breakfast and vacation home establishments, and decide on a street sweeper lease. New business includes a street closure for a bike rodeo, a raffle request, election worker appointments, a professional services agreement, and personnel matters. The 2024 budget proposal will be presented for discussion.
- Second reading of ordinance amending bed and breakfast and vacation home establishments (ORD1108)
- Street sweeper lease options: $50,887/year with warranty or $47,974/year without (5-year lease)
- Request to close 3rd Street from Main to Broadway for Bike Rodeo & Parade on Aug 9
- Rotary raffle: $20 per chance, weekly winners $50 through Superbowl
- Appoint election workers for Sept 12 special election, paid $250 each
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2013- 2025
The Canton City Commission will hold a public hearing on a petition to vacate a portion of Twelfth Street, consider a new ordinance for bed and breakfast and vacation home establishments, and discuss awarding a pool construction bid. The agenda also includes several routine items such as approving pay requests, street closures, a street sweeper lease, and a $50 water bill credit for a pipe material survey.
- Petition to vacate Twelfth Street from Cedar to South Main (requires 2/3 vote)
- Ordinance to amend zoning for bed and breakfast and vacation home establishments
- Award pool bid (no amount listed)
- Pay request #9 for airport snow removal building: $48,559.46
- Street sweeper lease: $50,887/year with warranty or $47,974/year
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2013- 2025
The Canton City Commission is holding a special meeting to consider several action items: hiring an Administrative Coordinator, confirming an election date for a referendum on residential garbage ordinance, and approving resolutions supporting housing development grant applications. The meeting includes a consent calendar and new business items requiring motions.
- Hire Alicia Riniker as Administrative Coordinator at $25.62/hour (Grade 11, Step 3) with 6-month probation
- Confirm election date for Ordinance 1109 (residential garbage) referendum per SDCL 9-20-11
- Resolution RES1307 for CEDC housing development plan for HIFP Grant application
- Resolution RES1308 for Beaver Creek Development housing plan for HIFP Grant application
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2013- 2025
The Canton City Commission is holding a special meeting to consider a second reading of an ordinance revising the prohibition on transporting ash wood. If approved, the ordinance will be published on July 6 and take effect July 26. The agenda also includes a consent calendar and roll call.
- Second reading of ordinance to amend Section 97.08, Transportation of Ash Wood Prohibited
- Ordinance publication scheduled for July 6, 2023, effective July 26, 2023
- Motion required to approve second reading, authorize Mayor's signature, and number/publish ordinance
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2013- 2025
The Canton City Commission will hold its regular meeting on June 19, 2023, with several action items. They will consider approving a commercial garbage ordinance on second reading, a drainage improvement for North Grant Street, and various appointments and requests. The agenda also includes routine items like consent calendar approval and public comment.
- Second reading of ordinance enacting commercial garbage collection (ORD 11XX)
- Drainage improvement off North Grant Street (french drain, rip rap pit)
- Pay request #8 for airport snow removal equipment building: $42,084.82
- Fire department roster update: add Caleb Swanson, remove Shaun Kitrell
- Park reservation and street closures for hydrant parties (July 1 & 8, Kennedy Park, 2nd Street)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2013- 2025
The Canton City Commission will hold its regular meeting on May 15, 2023, covering old and new business. They will consider second readings of ordinances on recreation board membership and trees, and take action on several new items including advertising for bids for the community pool project, approving a pay request for the airport snow removal building, and first readings of residential and commercial garbage ordinances. The agenda also includes routine items like consent calendar approval and public comments.
- Approve pay request #7 for $68,431.50 for airport snow removal equipment storage building
- Advertise for bids for Community Pool Project; bids open June 20, 2023
- First reading of residential garbage ordinance (repeal and reenact)
- First reading of commercial garbage ordinance (enact)
- Approve $6,027.00 advance to MidAmerican Energy for gas main at airport
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2013- 2025
The Canton City Commission is holding a special meeting to consider routine personnel actions: approving advertisements for an Administrative Coordinator and a Utility Clerk position, and accepting the resignation of Utility Clerk Olivia Ivarsen, effective May 12, 2023. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with a consent calendar and adjournment.
- Advertise for Administrative Coordinator position
- Accept resignation of Utility Clerk Olivia Ivarsen, effective May 12, 2023
- Advertise for Utility Clerk position
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2013- 2025
The Canton City Commission will hold its regular meeting, including the swearing-in of Mayor Sandi Lundstrom for a five-year term and the appointment of commissioners to department roles. The agenda includes multiple action items such as hiring seasonal public works staff, approving employee raises, and authorizing various contracts and agreements, including a fire hall roof replacement and a Verizon lease update.
- Swearing in of Mayor Sandi Lundstrom for a five-year term
- Hiring five seasonal public works maintenance workers at $17.58/hour
- Approving $99,800 contract with Heiskell Construction to re-roof the Fire Hall
- Approving FAA Airport Infrastructure Grant Agreement for $68,400 for taxi lane design
- First reading of ordinances to expand Recreation Board to seven members and restate tree ordinance
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2013- 2025
The Canton City Commission is holding a special meeting at 6:25pm in the Viking Room at the Canton Depot. The agenda includes a consent calendar and one new business item: a mayoral forum, where no action will be taken but a quorum may be present. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with roll call and adjournment.
- Mayoral forum to be held; no action will be taken, but a quorum may be present
- Consent calendar includes agenda approval
- Special meeting at Viking Room, Canton Depot, 6:25pm
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2013- 2025
The Canton City Commission is holding a special meeting. The agenda includes a consent calendar and a new business item regarding the Mayor's Forum on Public Works, which is for information only and no action will be taken, though a quorum may be present. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30pm in the Viking Room at the Canton Depot.
- Mayor's Forum on Public Works - information only, no action expected
- Consent calendar for agenda approval
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2013- 2025
This agenda is for a Canton City Commission special meeting that was cancelled. The only substantive item listed was a motion to go at ease to participate in the District 3 Annual Meeting, but the meeting did not occur.
- Special meeting cancelled
- District 3 Annual Meeting participation (motion listed, not acted upon)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2013- 2025
The Canton City Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially award a bid for a pool project. The agenda includes a consent calendar and old business, with the pool bid as the main action item. No other substantive items are listed.
- Award Pool Bid (discussion and action)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2013- 2025
The Canton City Commission is holding its regular meeting with a consent calendar, public comment period, and several action items. They will discuss the previously tabled 2023 City-Wide Clean Up, appoint election workers for the April 11 municipal election, and vote on a pay raise for a police officer and the hire of a new full-time officer.
- Appoint election workers for April 11 municipal election; each paid $250
- Raise Police Officer Hunter Ray's wage to $27.23/hour (Grade 12, Step 2) effective 3/4/23
- Hire Robert Coleman as full-time police officer at $24.35/hour (Grade 11, Step 1)
- Discuss 2023 City-Wide Clean Up (tabled at Feb 21 meeting)
- Approve minutes from Feb 21 and Feb 28 meetings, warrants, and agenda
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2013- 2025
The Canton City Commission is holding a special meeting to consider a consent calendar and discuss the pool bid as new business. The pool bid discussion may lead to a motion for action, but no specific details or amounts are provided in the agenda.
- Consent calendar agenda approval
- Discussion on pool bid (no details provided)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2013- 2025
The Canton City Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct a hearing on Chris Jervik's appeal of an administrative citation for barking dogs. The commission will vote on whether to uphold the citation. The agenda also includes a consent calendar and adjournment.
- Hearing on Chris Jervik's appeal of a barking-dog citation
- Commission vote on whether to uphold the citation
- Consent calendar (agenda approval)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2013- 2025
The Canton City Commission is holding a special meeting to open and read aloud bids for a pool project. No action will be taken on the bids at this meeting. The agenda also includes a consent calendar and roll call.
- Pool bid opening (no action taken)
- Consent calendar
- Roll call
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2013- 2025
The Canton City Commission will vote on several action items, including setting fees for soccer, softball, and baseball, and considering a fee waiver request for the Open Air Market. They will also review a pay request for the airport snow removal equipment storage building and approve an audit agreement.
- 2023 Soccer fees: $30 with $10 late fee after Feb 28
- 2023 Night Softball/Baseball fees: $90-$110 individual, $170-$210 family
- Open Air Market fee waiver request for Jack Fox Park (Thursdays, June 1-Aug 10)
- Pay Request #4 for airport snow removal building: $82,373.64
- Audit engagement with ELO CPAs & Advisors: approx. $13,500
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2013- 2025
This special meeting of the Canton City Commission was cancelled. The agenda included only a consent calendar and a discussion of the Employee Appreciation Banquet, but no decisions were made.
- Meeting cancelled
- Employee Appreciation Banquet discussion (cancelled)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2013- 2025
The Canton City Commission will hold its regular meeting on January 4, 2023, to consider routine annual items and several action items. They will vote on appointments for city officials, official depositories, the official newspaper, and the 2023 fee schedule. They will also decide on advertising for bids for the Community Pool Project, renew garbage hauler licenses, approve a pay request for the airport snow removal building, and discuss parade requirements.
- Approve 2023 appointments: City Engineer Myron Adam (JSA Engineers), City Attorney Larry Nelson, Assistant City Attorney Sam Nelson, Planning & Zoning Official Tiffany VanDeKieft
- Advertise for bids for Community Pool Project; bids open Feb 9, 2023
- Approve pay request #3 for $60,544.55 for airport snow removal equipment storage building
- Adopt 2023 fee schedule with proposed changes in red
- Renew garbage hauler licenses for Novak Sanitary and A-OK
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2013- 2025
The Canton City Commission meeting is postponed, but the agenda includes routine annual actions such as approving 2023 appointments, depositories, and the official newspaper, as well as adopting the 2023 fee schedule. It also covers new business like advertising for bids for the Community Pool Project, renewing garbage hauler licenses, and approving a pay request for the airport snow removal building. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions beyond these standard items.
- Approve 2023 appointments: City Engineer Myron Adam (JSA Engineers), City Attorney Larry Nelson, Assistant City Attorney Sam Nelson, Planning & Zoning Official Tiffany VanDeKieft
- Advertise for bids for Community Pool Project; bids open Feb 9, 2023, pre-bid meeting Jan 26, 2023
- Approve pay request #3 for $60,544.55 for airport snow removal equipment storage building
- Adopt 2023 fee schedule with proposed changes in red
- Renew garbage hauler licenses for Novak Sanitary and A-OK