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Brookings public meetings in 2025

40 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 16, 2025

City Council on 2025-12-16 6:00 PM

Council will vote on a 10‑year casino wine agreement and several local ordinances

The Brookings City Council meeting will consider multiple resolutions and ordinances, including a public hearing on a 10‑year On‑Sale Wine Operating Agreement with Commonwealth Gaming & Holdings (Deuces Casino). Other items include a conditional use permit for a crushing facility, approval of a golf‑course clubhouse management agreement, and a budget amendment. The council will also address property‑tax abatement for 2110 22nd Avenue South and an annexation petition.

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Tue Dec 9, 2025

City Council on 2025-12-09 5:00 PM

Council to consider rezoning Telkamp Industrial Addition and other public hearings

The Brookings City Council will hold public hearings and second readings on three land-use ordinances: rezoning Telkamp Industrial Addition from I-1R to I-1, a conditional use permit for an office at 709 Main Avenue, and rezoning 1115 West 20th Street South to single-family. The council will also introduce a budget amendment, receive an update on the 3M/Solventum PFAS mitigation plan, and consider resolutions including a change order for sidewalk maintenance and fund transfers.

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Tue Nov 25, 2025

City Council on 2025-11-25 5:00 PM

Brookings City Council discusses rezoning, election dates, and a new splash pad

The City Council will consider several ordinances including rezoning requests and annual election dates. The council is also scheduled to take action on a budget amendment and a resolution for a splash pad at the Fishback Soccer Complex.

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Tue Nov 18, 2025

City Council on 2025-11-18 6:00 PM

Council to take final vote on 2026 appropriations ordinance

The Brookings City Council will hold public hearings and take action on the 2026 appropriations ordinance, a zoning change for a property at 213 West Highway 14 Bypass, and a conditional use permit for offices at 717 & 719 Main Avenue. The council will also consider adopting a consolidated fee schedule, approving the 10-year capital improvement plan, and acting on several alcohol license renewals, including one for an establishment that failed a compliance check. Other items include a budget amendment first reading and reports on bridge inspections and downtown revitalization.

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Tue Nov 4, 2025

Planning Commission on 2025-11-04 5:30 PM

Planning Commission to consider rezoning, variances, and conditional use permit

The Brookings Planning Commission will convene as the Board of Adjustment to hear five variance requests at 1214 Western Avenue, 208 8th Street, 236 Heather Lane West, 2101 Freedom Street, and 203 Front Street. Reconvening as the Planning Commission, they will consider rezoning 1115 West 20th Street South from R-3 to R-1A and Lot 3 of Block 2 of Telkamp Industrial Addition from I-1R to I-1, as well as a conditional use permit for an office at 709 Main Avenue.

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Tue Oct 28, 2025

City Council on 2025-10-28 6:00 PM

Council will begin first reading of the 2026 Appropriations Ordinance

The Brookings City Council will approve the agenda, adopt the consent agenda, and consider several resolutions and contracts. It will hold first readings of three ordinances, including the 2026 Appropriations Ordinance, a conditional‑use permit for an office at 717 & 719 Main Avenue, and a rezoning of 213 West Highway 14 Bypass to Business B‑3 Heavy. The council will also act on resolutions authorizing special lawn‑care assessments and transferring contingency funds to city departments.

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Tue Oct 21, 2025

City Council on 2025-10-21 6:00 PM - Study Session

Council to review Secret Shopper results and home occupation rules

At this study session, the City Council will receive an update on the First Impressions (Secret Shopper) Program results and discuss potential changes to home occupation regulations. No formal votes are scheduled.

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Tue Oct 14, 2025

City Council on 2025-10-14 6:00 PM

Rezoning hearing: Agriculture to Industrial Light district

The City Council will hold a public hearing and second reading on an ordinance to rezone the west half of the northwest quarter of Section 20 from Agriculture to Industrial (I-1) Light district. The consent agenda includes renewal of an on-sale liquor operating agreement for Main Street Pub, appointments to the Brookings Health System Board, and temporary alcohol licenses. A proclamation for National Disability Employment Awareness Month will be presented. No contracts or ordinance first readings are on the agenda.

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Tue Oct 7, 2025

Planning Commission on 2025-10-07 5:30 PM

Planning Commission to consider rezone of Outlot 19 at 213 W HWY 14 Bypass

The Brookings Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider a rezone of Outlot 19 (213 W HWY 14 Bypass), a conditional use permit for an office at 717 & 719 Main Avenue, and a variance for sign size at 3100 6th Street. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, open forum, and a review of SD Open Meetings Laws (SB74).

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Tue Sep 23, 2025

City Council on 2025-09-23 5:30 PM

City Council to hold budget workshop and vote on zoning and liquor licenses

The City Council will conduct a budget workshop covering a 10-year Capital Improvement Plan and fee schedule changes. The body will also decide on several zoning changes, liquor license transfers, and a medical cannabis dispensary license.

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Tue Sep 16, 2025

City Council on 2025-09-16 6:00 PM - Study Session

Council will discuss House Bill 1130 on municipal election dates

The Brookings City Council will hold a study session to review open‑meeting laws and consider House Bill 1130, which addresses permissible dates for municipal elections. The agenda includes routine items such as a call to order, attendance record, and approval of the agenda, followed by an open forum for public comment. No actions or votes are scheduled; items are for discussion only. Council members may also introduce topics for future discussion.

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Tue Sep 9, 2025

City Council on 2025-09-09 6:00 PM

City Council to award sewer project and approve budget amendments

The Brookings City Council will consider awarding contracts for sewer and road construction and approve budget amendments for 2025. The body will also hold a public hearing on a proposed 10-year liquor operating agreement.

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Tue Sep 2, 2025

Planning Commission on 2025-09-02 5:30 PM

Rezone 80 acres from Agriculture to Light Industrial

The Planning Commission, acting as the Board of Adjustment, holds public hearings on three variance requests (access drive, sign size, shed location). It then reconvenes as the Planning Commission to consider a rezone of a large tract from Agriculture (A) to Industrial I-1 Light District and to review a preliminary plat for a 7-lot subdivision (NE Hansen Addition).

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Tue Aug 26, 2025

City Council on 2025-08-26 6:00 PM

City Council to approve a 10-year wine sales agreement with Qiubo Restaurant

The council will vote on several resolutions, including a 10-year on‑off sale wine operating agreement with Qiubo Restaurant LLC, an on‑sale liquor operating agreement with Den Wil Hospitality Group (The End Zone), and the award of bids for the 2025‑2026 contractor snow‑removal equipment contracts. Additional items include a resolution declaring surplus property, temporary alcohol/special‑event licenses, and the certification of the 2026 property‑tax levy. First readings of budget‑amendment ordinances and the property‑tax levy ordinance will also be presented.

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Tue Aug 12, 2025

City Council on 2025-08-12 6:00 PM

City Council to hold public hearings on zoning changes and cannabis regulations

The City Council will consider several zoning amendments, including reclassifying various city properties to a Civic District and rezoning 716 34th Avenue to a Heavy Business District. The body will also vote on budget amendments and a new appeal process for citizen requests for reconsideration.

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Tue Aug 5, 2025

Planning Commission on 2025-08-05 5:30 PM

Planning Commission will hear final development plan amendment for Tall Grass Parkway

The Commission will approve the meeting agenda and the July 1, 2025 minutes (ID 25-0351). It will hold a hearing and take action on the Final Development Plan Amendment for the 2021 Tall Grass Parkway project (ID 25-0344). Public comments are also scheduled during the open forum.

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Tue Jul 22, 2025

City Council on 2025-07-22 6:00 PM

Council to vote on amending 2040 Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use Map

The Council will hold public hearings on amending the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, transferring a liquor license to Domellie's, and authorizing real estate purchase for a parking lot. First readings will be introduced for ordinances on cannabis dispensary regulations, a rezoning at 716 34th Avenue, and rezoning multiple city properties to Civic District. A second reading will finalize changes to the Brookings Human Rights Commission. The agenda also includes proclamations, consent items, and an executive session.

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Tue Jul 8, 2025

City Council on 2025-07-08 5:30 PM

Public hearing on rezoning 1809 W 20th St from agriculture to single-family

The City Council will hold a joint public hearing with the County Commission on a zoning change for a property at 1809 West 20th Street South from agriculture to single-family residential (R-1A). The regular meeting will consider consent items including alcohol licenses and a sidewalk maintenance project contract, second readings of a budget amendment and zoning ordinance changes, and a first reading to amend the Human Rights Commission's authority.

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Tue Jul 1, 2025

Planning Commission on 2025-07-01 5:30 PM

Planning Commission to consider zoning changes and variances

The Brookings Planning Commission will convene to hear requests for zoning changes, including a large-scale rezone to a Civic District, and three variance requests for property modifications. The body will also discuss amendments to cannabis regulations and approve previous meeting minutes.

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Tue Jun 24, 2025

City Council on 2025-06-24 6:00 PM

City Council to consider rezoning and budget amendments

The Brookings City Council will meet to approve meeting minutes, consider resolutions for surplus property and disaster mitigation, and hold first readings on zoning changes and a budget amendment. Public hearings are scheduled for July 8.

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Tue Jun 10, 2025

City Council on 2025-06-10 6:00 PM

City Council to vote on budget amendments and zoning changes

The Brookings City Council will consider two budget amendments and a resolution to transfer contingency funds. The body will also hold public hearings on zoning changes and conditional use permits for home-based businesses.

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Tue Jun 3, 2025

Planning Commission on 2025-06-03 8:00 PM - Joint City & County

Joint Commission considers rezoning at 1809 West 20th Street South

The Joint City & County Planning Commission will meet to discuss a rezoning petition. The body is considering changing a specific property from an Agriculture District to a Single-Family District.

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Tue Jun 3, 2025

Planning Commission on 2025-06-03 5:30 PM

Future land use map amendment for 3707 Main Avenue South considered

The Brookings Planning Commission will review several variance requests and land‑use proposals. Items include three variances (Lot 5 Block 1 Gilkerson Second Addition, 1100 Crystal Ridge Road accessory building, and 215 Medary Avenue South lot area/width). The commission will also consider a Future Land Use Map amendment for 3707 Main Avenue South and a Commercial Corridor Design Review Overlay District site plan for 2118 Main Avenue South. Two zoning ordinance amendments related to conditional use permits and a crushing facility will be discussed as well.

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Tue May 27, 2025

City Council on 2025-05-27 6:00 PM

Council to consider annexation, rezoning, and multiple liquor license transfers

The Brookings City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions on annexing land west of US Highway 14, rezoning lots from agriculture to heavy business, and transferring liquor licenses. First readings of three budget amendments and conditional use permits for a gunsmithing business and hair salon are also scheduled. Contracts for playground replacements at three parks and restroom upgrades at the Dacotah Bank Center will be awarded. The meeting includes consent agenda items, a proclamation for Global Accessibility Awareness Month and Special Olympics Day, and an executive session for legal and marketing strategy discussions.

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Tue May 13, 2025

City Council on 2025-05-13 6:00 PM

Council to vote on tax increment financing deal with Sixth Street Development

The City Council will consider numerous items including a Tax Increment Financing agreement with Sixth St. Development, LLC for a development project, along with a related maintenance agreement. They will also hold a first reading of an ordinance amending the Commercial Corridor Design Review Overlay District, conduct public hearings on several alcohol license applications and a planned development district ordinance, and discuss an economic merger implementation plan. Additionally, the Council will swear in re-elected and appointed members and a new city attorney, and approve various consent agenda items such as alcohol license renewals and a resolution for the Summer Arts Festival.

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Tue May 6, 2025

Planning Commission on 2025-05-06 5:30 PM

Planning Commission to review annexation and rezoning requests

The Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will consider several land use requests, including a land annexation and a rezoning to a Heavy Business district. The body will also review development plans and conditional use permits for home-based businesses.

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Tue Apr 22, 2025

City Council on 2025-04-22 6:00 PM

City Council to consider airport extension and land annexations

The City Council will vote on several infrastructure projects, including airport and road maintenance. The body will also hold public hearings regarding land annexation and updates to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan.

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Tue Apr 15, 2025

City Council on 2025-04-15 5:00 PM

Council to interview applicants for vacant seat

The City Council will canvass the April 8 municipal election, interview candidates for a vacant council member position, and then consider several resolutions including a new fine schedule, acquisition of land for 20th Street South/22nd Avenue South intersection improvements, and a sidewalk repair project charged to abutting property owners.

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Thu Apr 10, 2025

City Council on 2025-04-10 6:00 PM - Special City Council Study Session

City Council to interview applicants for City Attorney services

The Brookings City Council is holding a special study session to conduct public interviews with applicants for City Attorney services. Two law firms are scheduled for interviews.

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Tue Apr 1, 2025

Planning Commission on 2025-04-01 5:30 PM

Planning Commission considers annexation of Clark 2nd Addition lots

The Brookings Planning Commission will convene as the Board of Adjustment to hear a variance request for a side yard setback at 334 32nd Avenue before reconvening to address several planning items. The commission will hold public hearings on the annexation of two lots in Clark 2nd Addition, a future land use map amendment for 34th Avenue, a revised preliminary plat for Reserve Fourth Addition, a conditional use permit for a gunsmithing business at 2505 Larkspur Ridge Drive, and a commercial corridor design review at 600 Main Avenue. A proposal from the Governance & Engagement Subcommittee will also be discussed.

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Tue Mar 25, 2025

City Council on 2025-03-25 6:00 PM

Annexation hearing, slurry seal and landfill contracts before council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on annexing a 160-acre tract north of US Highway 14, and consider awarding contracts for the Slurry Seal Project and the Landfill Force Main Construction Project. Other business includes second readings of a 2024 budget amendment and a flood-prevention ordinance update, plus appointments to volunteer boards and approval of temporary alcohol licenses.

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Tue Mar 11, 2025

City Council on 2025-03-11 5:30 PM

Joint hearing on zoning change from Agriculture to Business B-3 Heavy district

The City Council and County Commission will hold a joint public hearing and vote on Ordinance 25-005 to rezone two outlots from Joint Jurisdiction Agriculture to Business B-3 Heavy. The regular council agenda includes a public hearing for a conditional use permit for a gunsmithing business at 1630 Olwien Street, and first readings on a budget amendment and flood code changes. Several consent items include drainage fee abatements and a restriction agreement with Ryan Companies for a marketplace parcel.

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Tue Mar 4, 2025

Planning Commission on 2025-03-04 5:30 PM

Planning Commission to consider land annexation and future land use maps

The Planning Commission will review a proposal to annex land in Section 20 of Brookings County. The body will also hold a discussion regarding the Future Land Use Map, including historic district maps.

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Tue Feb 25, 2025

City Council on 2025-02-25 6:00 PM

Council to consider creating Tax Increment Financing District #17

The council will vote on resolutions to create Tax Increment Financing District #17 and approve its project plan. Other major items include first readings on a budget amendment, a conditional use permit for a gunsmithing business, and a rezone to heavy business, plus a final vote to repeal the 'No Mow May' ordinance.

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Tue Feb 18, 2025

City Council on 2025-02-18 6:00 PM - Study Session

Council to study development districts and overlays

The City Council will hold a study session featuring a presentation on development districts and overlays, including tax increment financing districts. No votes or actions are expected; the session is informational only.

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Tue Feb 11, 2025

City Council on 2025-02-11 6:00 PM

Council to consider new Civic District zoning, remove 'No Mow May'

The council will hold a public hearing and second reading on Ordinance 25-002 to create a new Civic District zoning district with supplemental regulations, and introduce Ordinance 25-004 to remove the 'No Mow May' designation. Consent items include two property tax abatements totaling $4,958.30, a resolution setting vote center locations for the April 8 combined municipal/school board election, and approvals of meeting minutes and alcohol licenses. Additional business includes resolutions to name Market Street and Prime Place, and to designate Brookings as a Bee City USA affiliate.

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Tue Feb 4, 2025

Planning Commission on 2025-02-04 7:00 PM - Joint City and County

Rezone Outlots 10 and 11 from Agriculture to Business B‑3 Heavy district

The Joint City and County Planning Commission will consider a petition to rezone Outlots 10 and 11 in the West ½ of the South ½ of the NE ¼ of Section 11, Township 109, Range 50 West. The change would move the area from a Joint Jurisdiction Agriculture District to a Joint Jurisdiction Business B‑3 Heavy District. The commission will also approve minutes from the July 2, 2024 meeting and handle standard agenda items.

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Tue Feb 4, 2025

Planning Commission on 2025-02-04 5:30 PM

Consider conditional use permit for gunsmithing home occupation at 1630 Olwien St.

The Planning Commission will review a conditional use permit application for a major home occupation involving gunsmithing at 1630 Olwien Street. The commission will also hold a design review for a Commercial Corridor Overlay District site plan (Lot 2, Block 1, Wiese Addition) and consider actions on the boundaries and project plan for Tax Increment District Number Seventeen. The 2024 Annual Report will be presented for discussion.

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Tue Jan 28, 2025

City Council on 2025-01-28 6:00 PM

Council to consider creating new Civic District zoning

The City Council will hold a first reading on a new Civic District zoning district, and conduct public hearings on several items including a rezoning at 1115 West 20th Street South, leases at the airport and for city hay land, and a special event alcohol license. The council will also take a second reading on charter amendments to set an election date.

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Tue Jan 14, 2025

City Council on 2025-01-14 6:00 PM

Council considers rezoning 1115 West 20th Street South to apartment district

The City Council will hold first readings on two ordinances, including a rezone of 1115 West 20th Street South from Agriculture A to Residence R-3 Apartment District. Public hearings are scheduled for a rezone of Bowes Addition to single-family residential, a lease of airport property to Civil Air Patrol, and a malt license and video lottery application for GP2, LLC at 406 Main Avenue. The council will also vote on a resolution to lease 50 golf carts from NB Golf, LLC and on several routine consent agenda items.

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