Box Elder County, Utah

City Council

The council will consider a joint exercise of governmental powers agreement with Pennington County to transfer jurisdictional control of Highway 14/16, Liberty Boulevard, South Interstate 90 Service Road, and Morning View Drive. The consent agenda includes approval of a lease for police patrol vehicle mobile data terminals ($11,723/year for five years) and a change order for West Sunnydale Road reconstruction ($38,350 increase). The meeting also marks the start of the 2026-2027 council session with swearing in of newly elected aldermen and election of council officers.

• Joint Exercise of Governmental Powers Agreement with Pennington County for transfer of jurisdictional control of Highway 14/16, Liberty Boulevard, South Interstate 90 Service Road, and Morning View Drive
• Lease Agreement with Vantage Financial for Police Department Patrol Vehicle Mobile Data Terminals, $11,723 annually over five years
• Change Order No. 4 with RCS Construction for West Sunnydale Road Reconstruction, Project No. 24002, increase of $38,350.08 (total not to exceed $1,220,110.05)
• Resolution No. 26-08 authorizing Economic Development Manager to enter into non-disclosure agreements with economic development prospects
• Swearing in of newly elected aldermen (Wards 1, 2, 3) and election of Council President and Vice President for the new session

Finance, Legal, and Public Safety Committee

The Finance, Legal, and Public Safety Committee is reviewing several agreements and resolutions for recommendation to the City Council. The body will also discuss draft options for a chicken ordinance.

• Lease Agreement with Vantage Financial for Police Department patrol vehicle mobile data terminals at $11,723 annually for five years
• Professional Services Agreement with 10 Miles From Nowhere for $5,000 for live music at the 2026 Salute to Ellsworth event
• Resolution No. 26-08 authorizing the Economic Development Manager to enter into non-disclosure agreements
• Professional Services Agreement with Purple Wave, Inc. for public internet auction services of surplus property
• Memorandum of Understanding with Black Hills War Monument Association for the Fallen Soldier Statue

City Council

The Box Elder City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes routine approvals such as meeting minutes and a claims list, as well as several contracts and agreements. Key items are a $68,350 professional services agreement with KLJ Engineering for Phase 2 of the Highway 14/16 sanitary sewer project, a $50,000 membership renewal for the Western Dakota Regional Water System, and a $23,873.48 purchase to upfit a police Dodge Durango for a new K‑9 unit. The meeting also features a public hearing, public comment period, and a new business item approving a sponsorship agreement with Toastmasters for a June 29 open house.

• Approve KLJ Engineering contract – $68,350 for Highway 14/16 sanitary sewer Phase 2
• Approve $50,000 membership renewal for Western Dakota Regional Water System
• Approve purchase request – $23,873.48 to upfit Police Department 2026 Dodge Durango K‑9 unit
• Approve West River Electric Association quote – $119.83 for utility location adjustments
• Approve Toastmasters sponsorship/donation agreement for June 29 open house

Public Works and Planning and Zoning Committee

The Public Works and Planning and Zoning Committee will consider approving a change order for a road reconstruction project and agreements for a water facilities plan amendment. The committee will also review and approve the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approve Change Order No. 4 for West Sunnydale Road Reconstruction, increasing the total to $1,220,110.05
• Approve Professional Services Agreement with DGR Engineering for Valley Heights Water Facilities Plan Amendment No. 1 for $10,000
• Approve Memorandum of Understanding Addendum with Valley Heights Sanitary District
• Review and approve June 3, 2026, committee meeting minutes
• Meeting held at City Council Chambers, 420 Villa Drive, 2nd Floor

Public Works and Planning and Zoning Committee

The Public Works and Planning and Zoning Committee will consider several items, including a resolution to annex Lot 1R of Sheely Subdivision and approval of a preliminary plat for Lots 3-11 of Block 1 in the same subdivision, both requested for same-night City Council approval. Other items include an addendum for a public warning siren system with Pennington County, adoption of the 2026 Stormwater Management Plan, updates to infrastructure design standards for on-site wastewater facilities, a $68,350 professional services agreement for a sanitary sewer project, a sewer easement from HCB Real Estate, and a $119,837.26 utility location adjustment quote from West River Electric.

• Resolution No. 26-30: Annexation of Lot 1R Sheely Subdivision
• Preliminary plat for Lots 3-11, Block 1, Sheely Subdivision (with conditions)
• Professional Services Agreement with KLJ Engineering for $68,350 for Highway 14/16 Sanitary Sewer Project Phase 2
• Quote from West River Electric Association, Inc. for $119,837.26 for utility location adjustments
• Adoption of 2026 Box Elder Stormwater Management Plan

City Council

The council will vote on several items including annexing Lot 1R of Sheely Subdivision (Resolution 26-30) and approving a preliminary plat for Lots 3-11 in Block 1. Consent agenda items include second reading of Ordinance No. 798 to rezone Lot 2 Van Ghent Subdivision and a change order (increase of $7,713.50) for the East Mall Drive/Bennett Road Bridge project. New business also includes a commercial sponsorship agreement with Ellsworth AFB for $8,000 and certification of the June 2 municipal election results.

• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 798 to rezone Lot 2 Van Ghent Subdivision
• Change Order No. 2 for East Mall Drive/Bennett Road Bridge project: increase of $7,713.50, total $2,965,663.55
• Resolution No. 26-30 to annex Lot 1R Sheely Subdivision
• Preliminary plat approval for Lots 3-11, Block 1 of Sheely Subdivision
• Commercial sponsorship agreement with Ellsworth Air Force Base for 2026 Base Picnic, not to exceed $8,000

Finance, Legal, and Public Safety Committee

The Finance, Legal, and Public Safety Committee will first approve the May 19, 2026 meeting minutes. It will then consider a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute the Joint Powers Agreement that dissolves the Western Pennington Flood Management District. Several contract and funding items will also be presented for approval, including a fireworks permit, water‑system membership funding, a base picnic sponsorship, and a police vehicle upfitting purchase.

• Resolution No. 26-31 to dissolve the Western Pennington Flood Management District
• Fireworks Display Permit Application for Bandit Speedway – June 27, 2026
• Membership renewal and $50,000 funding support for the Western Dakota Regional Water System
• Commercial Sponsorship Agreement with Ellsworth Air Force Base for the 2026 Base Picnic (up to $8,000)
• Purchase request to upfit the Police Department's 2026 Dodge Durango K‑9 unit ($23,873.48)

Public Works and Planning and Zoning Committee

The Public Works and Planning and Zoning Committee will consider Ordinance No. 798 to rezone Lot 2 of the Van Ghent Subdivision, a minor plat for Lots 1 and 2 with access and utility conditions, a bid award to WagCo for $218,818 for a Public Works canopy enclosure, a change order for the East Mall Drive/Bennett Road Bridge project increasing the contract by $7,713.50, and an informational presentation on a storm water study. Recommendations will be forwarded to the City Council.

• Ordinance No. 798 to rezone Lot 2 of Van Ghent Subdivision (public hearing set)
• Minor plat for Van Ghent Subdivision Lots 1 & 2 with conditions on access, geotechnical reports, and utility plans
• Bid award to WagCo for Public Works Canopy Enclosure, Project No. 26004, in the amount of $218,818
• Change Order No. 2 with Corr Construction Services for East Mall Drive/Bennett Road Bridge Project, increase of $7,713.50, total $2,965,663.55
• Presentation from AVID4 Engineering on storm water study (informational only)

City Council

The Box Elder City Council will hold a public hearing on rezoning Lot 2 of Van Ghent Subdivision to General Light Industrial District (no action, but first reading of the ordinance follows). Second readings of ordinances to rezone two lots in Redferen Subdivision will be considered. The council will vote on hiring Henry 'Hank' Prim as City Administrator at $155,669.07, approving a fireworks discharge resolution for July 4 and New Year's Eve 2026, and applying for a FEMA BRIC grant for a well generator. Consent items include a $339,677.30 pavement maintenance contract award, a $23,500 tank repair scope, and a $30,408.74 change order for a sewer project. Informational updates cover library fees for Box Elder residents and a potential chicken ordinance.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 798 to rezone Lot 2 Van Ghent Subdivision to General Light Industrial District
• Second readings of Ordinances 796 and 797 to rezone Restricted Lots 1 and 2 of Redferen Subdivision
• Hiring Henry 'Hank' Prim as City Administrator at $155,669.07 effective June 15, 2026
• Bid awards: 2026 Pavement Maintenance to Simon Contractors ($339,677.30) and Public Works Canopy Enclosure to WagCo ($218,818)
• Resolution 26-05 to allow fireworks discharge for July 4 and New Year's Eve 2026; Resolutions 26-28 and 26-29 for FEMA BRIC grant application for well generator

Finance, Legal, and Public Safety Committee

The Finance, Legal, and Public Safety Committee will vote on several resolutions, including a fireworks discharge approval for the Fourth of July and New Year's Eve holidays. It will also consider resolutions to apply for a FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant, appoint an agent for that grant, and approve a tourism advertising grant for the Salute to Ellsworth event. Additional items include a building use application for the Douglas School District property and a tax abatement from Meade County. All approved items will be forwarded to the City Council for final action.

• Resolution No. 26-05: Approve discharge of fireworks within city limits for July 4 and New Year's Eve
• Resolution No. 26-28: Authorize application for FEMA BRIC grant and designate authorized representative
• Resolution No. 26-29: Appoint applicant agent for the FEMA BRIC grant program
• Tourism Advertising Promotion Grant Agreement with the State of South Dakota for the Salute to Ellsworth event
• Building Use Application to use Douglas School District #51-1 property for the Salute to Ellsworth event on September 12, 2026

Finance, Legal, and Public Safety Committee

The Finance, Legal, and Public Safety Committee approved several items including a 2026 Dodge Durango Pursuit vehicle purchase for $43,239.00, updates to the city's purchasing policy, and the 2025 Annual Financial Report. All items were forwarded to the City Council for final approval.

• Purchase of 2026 Dodge Durango Pursuit Vehicle for $43,239.00
• Resolution No. 26-25 updating the City of Box Elder Purchasing Policy
• Resolution No. 26-27 approving Quarter 1 Interfund Transfers for Fiscal Year 2026
• Approval of 2025 Annual Financial Report
• Sponsorship/Donation Agreement with Quilts of Valor for May 8, 2026

City Council

Finance, Legal, and Public Safety Committee

City Council

The Box Elder City Council will consider several items, including two public hearings on rezoning proposals, two ordinance amendments, a resolution authorizing acceptance of Alpha Omega Phase 2A infrastructure, and a series of temporary construction easements for the North Ellsworth Road reconstruction project. The council will also vote on a change order increasing the East Mall Drive/Bennett Road Bridge contract and award the Coyote Trail Drainage Repair contract.

• Public Hearing – Rezone 307 Hillview Drive to General Commercial (GC) District (no action)
• Ordinance No. 790 – Amend Chapter 6, Buildings and Construction (second and final reading)
• Resolution No. 26‑20 – Authorize acceptance of Alpha Omega Phase 2A infrastructure
• Temporary Construction Easement – Rush More Pizza Inc., Lot 3, amount $400, for North Ellsworth Road reconstruction
• Change Order No. 1 – Corr Construction Services, Inc., increase $31,080.30, total contract $2,957,950.05

City Council Workshop

The City Council will hold a workshop to receive updates and discuss projects, grants, the finance office, the police department, and zoning. No formal actions are scheduled for these items.

• Discussion of projects and grants
• Finance Office updates
• Police Department updates
• Zoning updates

City Council

The Box Elder City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider rezoning 991 Plymouth Drive to a Mixed Use District, with no action indicated. The meeting also includes a consent agenda to approve recent council minutes, a claims list, and several ordinances and resolutions. Additional items involve lease purchase agreements for equipment and professional services contracts, including a $15,000 fireworks display agreement. All items will be voted on or forwarded as appropriate.

• Public Hearing: Rezone 991 Plymouth Drive to Mixed Use District (No Action)
• Consent agenda: approve City Council regular meeting minutes from March 17, 2026
• Ordinance No. 787 – second reading to revise zoning of Alpha Omega subdivision
• Resolution No. 26-18 – authorize lease purchase of one 900 Eco Sewer Cleaner
• Professional Services Agreement with Premier Pyrotechnics for $15,000 fireworks display

Finance, Legal, and Public Safety Committee

City Council-Special Meeting

The Box Elder City Council will hold a special meeting on March 19, 2026. The agenda consists of standard procedural items, including call to order, roll call, approval of the order of business, conflict‑of‑interest declarations, a public comment period, and an executive session. No specific policy proposals, contracts, or ordinances are listed.

• Call meeting to order
• Roll call
• Approve order of business
• Public comment – 3‑minute limit per speaker
• Executive session

Finance, Legal, and Public Safety Committee

The Finance, Legal, and Public Safety Committee will consider approval of several contracts and resolutions, including a revised $30,000 forensics lab services contract with the Rapid City Police Department, a Master Lease Purchase Agreement with Lease Servicing Center, Inc. dba NCL Government Capital, and lease purchases of a 900 Eco Sewer Cleaner and a Ram Vac HX9 hydro‑vac. The committee will also review a lease purchase agreement for a 2026 John Deere 60 P‑Tier Compact Excavator with annual payments of $27,607.21, a $15,000 fireworks services agreement with Premiere Pyrotechnics, and a mental health services agreement for the Police Department. All motions will be forwarded to the City Council with recommendations.

• Revised Contract Agreement with Rapid City Police Department Evidence Section for Forensics Lab Services – $30,000 annual
• Master Lease Purchase Agreement with Lease Servicing Center, Inc. dba NCL Government Capital
• Lease Purchase Agreement with Deere Credit, Inc. for 2026 John Deere 60 P‑Tier Compact Excavator – $27,607.21 annual payments
• Professional Services Agreement with Premiere Pyrotechnics for fireworks display – $15,000
• Resolution 26-18 authorizing lease purchase of one 900 Eco Sewer Cleaner on a Western Star chassis

City Council

The Box Elder City Council will consider several public hearings, ordinances, resolutions, and contract awards. Items include a public hearing on vacating a portion of Berky Drive right‑of‑way and a rezoning hearing for Alpha Omega Subdivision, both with no action. The council will adopt multiple ordinances and resolutions, and vote on two bid awards: a $121,946 parking‑lot project at Phelps Pond & Community Park and a $153,192 contract to repair Tank 6 liner.

• Public Hearing – Vacation of Berky Drive ROW (no action)
• Public Hearing – Rezone Alpha Omega Subdivision (no action)
• Ordinance No. 778 – Add Article 26‑IV Park Land Dedication (Second Reading)
• Ordinance No. 784 – Revise zoning of Lot 58A, Freedom Estates Subdivision (Second Reading)
• Bid Award to J&J Asphalt Co. for Parking Lot Construction at Phelps Pond & Community Park – $121,946

Local Board of Equalization

The Local Board of Equalization will review assessment rolls and hear objections to property assessments. The board will decide whether to deny or modify assessments for several specific parcels. The meeting includes motions to certify the 2026 assessment rolls for Pennington and Meade counties.

• Property assessment objection: Joseph A & Megan D Lapcinski (Parcel 21-25-251-008)
• Property assessment objection: Austin Wilcox (Parcels 22-29-203-005 and 22-29-203-006)
• Property assessment objection: Atlantis LLC (Parcels 21-27-351-010 and 21-27-376-011)
• Property assessment objection: B-21 LLC (Parcel 21-27-151-016) and Magic Mountain LLC (Parcels 22-21-300-002 and 22-21-455-004)
• Certification and equalization of the 2026 Pennington County and Meade County Assessment Rolls

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and consider rezoning requests for two lots in the Freedom Estates Subdivision #2. The body will also vote on several vehicle purchases, infrastructure acceptances, and updates to the municipal code.

• Public hearings and first readings for rezoning Lot 58A to General Light Industrial and Lot 58B to Planned Development
• Purchase of two 2026 Ram 3500 trucks from Liberty Chrysler Center for $47,550.00 and $45,292.00
• Change Order No. 1 for SoDak Energy LLC for the Police Department/City Hall Generator increasing the total contract to $54,722.00
• First reading of Ordinance No. 778 regarding Park Land Dedication
• Discussion and possible action on an ordinance allowing chickens within city limits

Finance, Legal, and Public Safety Committee

The Finance, Legal, and Public Safety Committee is discussing updates to municipal codes regarding fire prevention and business licenses. The body is also reviewing property tax abatements and polling place agreements for the 2026 election cycle.

• Ordinance No. 788: Amending Chapter 14 (Fire Prevention, Protection, and Control)
• Ordinance No. 789: Amending Chapter 8 (Businesses) regarding fireworks licenses
• Tax abatements for 9 properties via Pennington County Department of Equalization (destroyed/removed mobile homes)
• Tax abatements for 13 properties via Pennington County Department of Equalization (energy exemption status)
• 2026 Polling Place Agreements with Pennington County, Meade County, and Douglas School District

Public Works and Planning and Zoning Committee

The Public Works and Planning and Zoning Committee will discuss a new park land dedication ordinance and the acceptance of infrastructure on Yelner Drive. The body will also review a bridge inspection program and a contract change order for a city generator.

• Ordinance No. 778: Adding Article 26-IV Park Land Dedication to the Municipal Code
• Resolution No. 26-10: Participation in the 2026 South Dakota Department of Transportation Bridge Inspection Program
• Resolution No. 26-11: Acceptance of infrastructure for Yelner Drive west of Main Street
• Change Order No. 1: $4,114.00 increase for SoDak Energy LLC (Police Department/City Hall Generator), bringing total contract to $54,722.00

City Council - Special Meeting

Finance, Legal, and Public Safety Committee

The Finance, Legal, and Public Safety Committee will approve the minutes from the February 2 meeting and consider several new items. These include an ordinance amending the Master Fee Schedule for the Military Banner program, adoption of the 2025 Military Installation Resiliency Review report, and an intergovernmental contract with the South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance. The committee will also vote on an amendment to a commercial real‑estate purchase agreement and the purchase of a 2026 Ram 3500 Crew Cab truck for $47,550.

• Ordinance No. 786 amending sections of the Master Fee Schedule for the Military Banner program
• Adoption of the 2025 Military Installation Resiliency Review report prepared by Marstel-Day, LLC
• Intergovernmental contract for membership in the South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance risk pool
• Amendment No. 3 to the Commercial Real Estate Purchase Agreement with Tactical Rehabilitation, Inc.
• Purchase of a 2026 Ram 3500 Crew Cab 4x4 truck for $47,550 from Liberty Chrysler Center

Public Works and Planning and Zoning Committee

The Public Works and Planning and Zoning Committee will discuss the preliminary plan for Phase 4 of the Northern Lights Subdivision. The committee may recommend that the City Council approve the plan with specific zoning and document requirements.

• Preliminary plan for Northern Lights Phase 4
• Proposed rezoning of lots to Moderate Density Residential District II (R-2)

City Council

The City Council will vote on several professional service agreements and a budget amendment. The body is also discussing a resolution regarding the suspension of late fees and water shut-offs on a case-by-case basis.

• Draw request #31 for $300,000 to offset operational losses for the Box Elder Events Center
• Agreement with WesDak Appraisal Services for $33,000 for the Box Elder Creek Floodway Acquisition Project
• Agreement with DGR Engineering for $30,000 for a 2026 Sanitary Sewer Study
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 781 regarding traffic and vehicles/truck routes
• First reading of Ordinance No. 783 for Budget Amendment No. 2 to the 2026 Budget

Finance, Legal, and Public Safety Committee

The Finance, Legal, and Public Safety Committee is meeting to review an expense request for the Box Elder Events Center. The committee will decide whether to recommend approval of a $300,000 draw to offset operational losses incurred by Atlantis, LLC.

• Draw request #31 for $300,000 from Fund 213 to offset Atlantis, LLC operational losses

Finance, Legal, and Public Safety Committee

The Finance, Legal, and Public Safety Committee is discussing a budget amendment and several agreements for City Council review. Key items include a professional services contract for floodway acquisition and a property use license for the police department.

• Ordinance No. 783: Budget Amendment No. 2 to the 2026 Budget
• $33,000 Professional Services Agreement with WesDak Appraisal Services for Box Elder Creek Floodway Acquisition Project
• License for Box Elder Police Department to use property at Ellsworth Air Force Base
• Water bill relief request for property at 22650 151st Street
• Certification of Tax Increment District #5 as a local TIF

City Council

The City Council will review several contracts, including a sewer trunk improvement change order and a consulting agreement. The body is also considering a first reading of an ordinance to amend municipal code regarding traffic and vehicles.

• Change Order No. 2 for 1416 Sewer Trunk Improvement - Phase 1: $18,037.60 increase (total contract $7,330,190.55)
• Consulting Agreement with The 1776 Group: $7,500
• Ordinance No. 781: First reading to amend municipal code regarding traffic and vehicles
• Resolution No. 26-07: Petition to vacate a portion of the major drainage easement on Lot B and Lot C of Tract 3 of Berger Subdivision
• Sewer Connection Agreement for Sonya Evans at 509 Damview Road

Public Works and Planning and Zoning Committee

Finance, Legal, and Public Safety Committee

City Council