City of Harrisburg, South Dakota public meetings in 2025
13 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council Agenda
The Harrisburg City Council will meet to decide on multiple easements, land transactions, and ordinance second readings. Items include temporary and permanent easements for development projects, warranty deeds for specific lots, and approvals for contracts and agreements.
- Approve temporary construction easement for Willow Street Phase I Reconstruction Project with Creekside Place LLC
- Approve $135,700 bid award to Visions Construction Group for Biosolids Storage Building Upgrades
- Second reading of Ordinance 2025-16 rezoning land from Agricultural to mixed residential and business zones
- Approve $31,940 right-of-way purchase agreement with Creekside Place LLC
- Adopt final employee handbook for city staff
Regular Council Agenda
The Harrisburg City Council will meet on December 2, 2025, to decide on rezoning a section of land, approve infrastructure payments totaling $252,997.93, and vote on a resolution to reclassify property from rural to urban service district. The meeting includes first and second readings of ordinances, contract approvals, and public hearings.
- Rezoning North Half of NW Quarter of Section 34 from Agricultural (A-1) to Natural Resource (NR), Residential – Single Family Detached (R-1), Residential – Single Family Detached Compact (R-1C), and General Business (GB)
- Approval of Pay Application No. 1 for 2025 Concrete Repair project: $33,478.15 to TomCrete Construction
- Approval of Pay Application No. 15 for Harrisburg SE Infrastructure Improvements: $219,519.78 to D & G Concrete Construction, Inc.
- First reading of Ordinance 2025-16 rezoning land
- Resolution 2025-26 to reclassify property from rural to urban service district
Regular Council Agenda
The Harrisburg City Council will meet on November 18, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Showplace Training Room. The consent agenda includes approving unpaid claims, the 2024 annual report, surplus library items, and a $12,368.46 change order for concrete repairs. The council will also hold a public hearing on the 2026 budget ordinance and consider amendments to the library board bylaws.
- Approve $12,368.46 change order for 2025 Concrete Repair project (TomCrete Construction)
- Public hearing on 2026 Budget Ordinance
- Approve 2024 Annual Report
- Declare surplus library items for destruction
- Amend Harrisburg Community Library Board of Trustees Bylaws
Regular Council Agenda
The Harrisburg City Council will meet on November 4, 2025, to conduct routine business including approving liquor license renewals for 18 establishments, declaring surplus items from the city library, and accepting warranty deeds for two lots. The council will also consider a pay application for $335,976.25 for infrastructure improvements and authorize updated addressing updates.
- Approve 2026 liquor license renewals for 18 establishments including Air Madness, Casey's General Store, and Hy-Vee Dollar Fresh
- Declare surplus items from the Harrisburg City Library
- Accept warranty deeds for Lot H-1 in Green Meadows Addition and Lot H-4 in Creekside Addition
- Approve $335,976.25 pay application for Harrisburg SE Infrastructure Improvements project
- Authorize updated addressing updates for Harrisburg zip code 57108
Regular Council Agenda
The City Council will hold second readings and votes on two rezoning ordinances: one to rezone multiple lots in Sunny Haven Estates from Low-Density Residential (R-2) to Single-Family Detached Residential (R-1), and another to rezone a portion of Paul Alan Addition from R-1 to R-2. The council will also consider a vicious animal determination at 504 Juniper Circle and approve a $3,000 appraisal services agreement.
- Second reading of Ordinance 2025-12 rezoning 25 lots in Sunny Haven Estates from R-2 to R-1
- Second reading of Ordinance 2025-13 rezoning a portion of Paul Alan Addition from R-1 to R-2
- Public hearing on vicious animal determination for a dog at 504 Juniper Circle
- Professional Services Agreement for appraisal services with Elwood and Martin Appraisals, LLC for $3,000
- Proclamation recognizing October as Careers in Construction Month
Regular Council Agenda
The council will hold first readings on two rezoning ordinances: one converting 40+ lots in Sunny Haven Estates from R-2 to R-1 to match existing single-family homes, and another rezoning part of Paul Alan Addition from R-1 to R-2 to allow attached units. They will also consider adopting a housing study and a native wildflower display application. Consent agenda includes a $714,470.12 pay application for a street and utility project.
- First reading of Ordinance 2025-12 rezoning 40+ lots in Sunny Haven Estates from Low-Density Residential (R-2) to Single-Family Detached Residential (R-1)
- First reading of Ordinance 2025-13 rezoning part of Paul Alan Addition from R-1 to R-2 (Planning Commission recommended 6-1)
- Consent agenda: Pay Application No. 13 to D & G Concrete Construction for $714,470.12 for SE Infrastructure project
- Adoption of a Housing Study
- Council consideration of a Native Wildflower/Prairie Grass Display application at 501 Andrew Avenue
Special Council Agenda
The Harrisburg City Council will meet in a special session to consider awarding a contract for the 2025 Concrete Repair Project. The agenda includes a recommendation of award, notice of award, and notice to proceed for the project. Other items include routine consent agenda, public forum, and possible executive session.
- 2025 Concrete Repair Project – recommendation of award, notice of award, and notice to proceed
Regular Council Agenda
The City Council will hold a second reading of Ordinance 2025-11 to certify the 2026 property tax levy to Lincoln County. Other notable items include approval of final plats and pre-annexation agreements for Merkle Addition and Dakota Farms Addition, a $42,000 professional services agreement for biosolids storage upgrades at the Water Reclamation Facility, and resolutions to assess the annual stormwater drainage fee and street maintenance fee for 2026. The council will also consider annexation of land for Lone Tree Addition and acceptance of subdivision improvements for the Flatiron Crossing project.
- Second reading of Ordinance 2025-11 certifying the 2026 property tax levy to Lincoln County
- Approval of final plat and pre-annexation agreement for Tract 1 of Merkle Addition
- Approval of final plat and pre-annexation agreement for Tract 4A of Dakota Farms Addition
- Professional Services Agreement for Biosolids Storage & Handling Upgrades at WRF with Stockwell Engineers, $42,000
- Resolution 2025-21 assessing the annual stormwater drainage fee and Resolution 2025-22 assessing the annual street maintenance fee for 2026
Council Study Session
The City Council will hold a study session to review the Long-Range Capital Improvement Plan and updates to the employee handbook and evaluation system. Members will also discuss annual stormwater and street maintenance fees.
- Review of Long-Range Capital Improvement Plan
- Discussion of Annual Stormwater and Street Maintenance Fees
- Review of Employee Handbook updates
- Review of proposed Employee Evaluation System
Regular Council Agenda
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the 2026 property tax levy. The body is also considering a resolution to authorize up to $13 million in bonds for capital projects and a request to lower the speed limit on SD Hwy 115.
- Resolution 2025-20: Sales Tax Revenue Bonds and Bond Anticipation Notes not to exceed $13,000,000
- Public Hearing: Certifying the 2026 City of Harrisburg Property Tax Levy
- Resolution 2025-19: Request to SDDOT to reduce speed limit on SD Hwy 115 (Minnesota Ave)
- Ordinance 2025-11: Certifying the 2026 Property Tax Levy
- Final change orders and pay applications for Prospect Street & Southeastern Ave and 2025 Slurry Seal
Regular Council Agenda
The City Council will consider resolutions establishing jurisdictional and growth boundaries with Sioux Falls and Tea. The body is also deciding on the creation of Building Official and Community Development Director positions. Other items include a request to de-obligate funds for the Westside Trunk Sewer Extension Project.
- Resolution 2025-17 regarding growth boundaries with the City of Sioux Falls
- Resolution 2025-18 regarding growth boundaries with the City of Tea
- Creation of Building Official and Community Development Director positions
- Request to DANR to de-obligate funds from CW-09 SRF Loan for Westside Trunk Sewer Extension Project
- Approval of Mayor to sign Bluepeak request for Proposed Pro Forma
Council Study Session
The City Council will discuss and review a resolution to approve growth boundary designations with Tea and Sioux Falls. They will also finalize review of the Community Development Director and Building Official job descriptions, and discuss the 2026 budget calendar. A construction progress update from Stockwell Engineers is also on the agenda.
- Resolution to approve growth boundary designations with Tea and Sioux Falls
- Final review of Community Development Director and Building Official positions
- 2026 budget calendar and overview discussion
- Construction progress update from Stockwell Engineers
- Review of agenda platform and format
Regular Council Agenda
The Harrisburg City Council will hold public hearings and second readings on two rezoning proposals: one in Whiskey Creek and another on the north 80 feet of Outlot 1 of East Harrisburg. The consent agenda includes a pay increase for a wastewater employee, several payment applications for infrastructure projects, and a $2,000 stipend for Natalie Johnson.
- Rezone in Whiskey Creek
- Rezoning the N80' of outlot 1 of East Harrisburg
- Approve Pay Increase for Vitold Chernatinski (Wastewater Collection Class 2 Certification)
- Approve Pay App 11 for SE Infrastructure Imp Project ($ amount not specified)
- Approve $2,000 stipend for Natalie Johnson