Harrisburg public meetings in 2025

Library Board

The Harrisburg Library Board will receive attendance and financial reports, discuss programming updates, and review compliance with the Open Meeting Laws (SD.B. 74). It will consider revisions to the Collection Development Policy related to H.B. 1239 and note recent furniture improvements in the children’s and teen areas. The board will also acknowledge Cheyenne Chontos’ selection for the ALA Resilient Communities program for early 2026.

• Review of Open Meeting Laws (SD.B. 74)
• Review updates to Collection Development Policy (H.B. 1239)
• Furniture update: new shelving and rugs in children’s and teen spaces
• Recognition of Cheyenne Chontos selected for ALA Resilient Communities program (Jan–Jun 2026)
• Programming schedule updates (storytimes, robotics club, family movies)

The Library Board approved the meeting agenda and the November 2025 minutes. It adopted an update to the Collection Development Policy to allow requests for reconsideration under H.B. 1239. The board then adjourned the meeting at 5:26 p.m.

• Approved agenda (motion by Kevin Maxwell, seconded by Stephanie Bouza)
• Approved November 2025 minutes (motion by Stephanie Bouza, seconded by Kevin Maxwell)
• Approved update to Collection Development Policy for H.B. 1239 requests (motion by Stephanie Bouza, seconded by Sarah Christenson)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:26 p.m. (motion by Kevin Maxwell, seconded by Sarah Christenson)

Parks Board

The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board will approve its agenda and declare any conflicts of interest, then approve the minutes from the November 12 meeting. Public comment will be accepted before the board votes on the Holiday Lighting Contest. Staff reports on parks, recreation and forestry will be presented before adjournment.

• Approval of agenda – declaration of any potential conflict of interest
• Approval of November 12, 2025 Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board meeting minutes
• Holiday Lighting Contest voting
• Staff report – Parks
• Staff report – Recreation

Planning Commission

The Board of Adjustment will meet to conduct regular business. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate with no specific items listed for decision or discussion.

The Board of Adjustment approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting, each by a 6-0 voice vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a 6-0 voice vote.

• Approved agenda (6-0 voice vote)
• Approved November 19, 2025 minutes (6-0 voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0 voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Harrisburg Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting to discuss new and old business, following the Planning Commission meeting. The session will include the approval of the agenda and minutes from the November 19, 2025, meeting.

• Approval of minutes from November 19, 2025
• Regular agenda for new and old business

The Harrisburg Board of Appeals approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting by voice vote, each with a 6-0 tally. The commission then adjourned the meeting, also by voice vote. No substantive policy or project decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (voice vote 6-0)
• Approved November 19 minutes (voice vote 6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote 6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a conditional use permit for an automotive repair facility. The body will also review a plat application for a property in Hunhoff's Addition.

• Conditional Use Application for an automotive repair shop at 711 Faith Avenue (Applicant: Ty Ulmer)
• Plat Application for Proposed Tracts 1 & 2 of Hunhoff’s Addition (Applicant: Lori Hunhoff)
• Review of November 2025 building permit reports
• Review of November 2025 filed plats for Tract 4A, Dakota Farms Addition
• Discussion of the 2026 Planning Commission Calendar

The commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit for an automotive repair shop at 711 Faith Avenue, adding eight specific conditions. It also unanimously recommended that City Council approve a revised plat application and pre‑annexation agreement for Lot B in Olson’s Subdivision. Both actions were recorded with roll‑call votes of 6‑0.

• Approved meeting agenda (voice vote 6-0)
• Approved minutes of Dec 1, 2025 meeting (voice vote 6-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for automotive repair shop with conditions (roll call 6-0)
• Recommended approval of updated plat application and pre‑annexation agreement to City Council (roll call 6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote 6-0)

Planning Commission

The Harrisburg Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on an application from Black Dog LLC to rezone an 80‑acre parcel (N1/2 NW1/4, Section 34, T100N, R50W) from A‑1 Agricultural to R‑1 residential, R‑1C compact, GB business, and NR natural‑resource zones. Staff recommends approval and will forward the recommendation to City Council. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the September 9, 2025 commission meeting and reports on recent building permits and subdivision plats.

• Application to rezone 80‑acre parcel (Parcel # 270.55.74.2000) from A‑1 Agricultural to residential, business, and natural‑resource zones
• Public hearing on the rezoning request
• Approval of minutes from the September 9, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• Building permit reports for September and October 2025
• Review of plats filed in September and October 2025 (e.g., Pederson’s Addition, Whiskey Creek Addition, Mydland Estates Addition)

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the September 9, 2025 minutes by voice vote, each 6‑0. It then voted 6‑0 to recommend that City Council approve the rezoning of an 80‑acre parcel, amending four lots from R‑1C to R‑1. No new or old business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (voice vote, 6-0)
• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (voice vote, 6-0)
• Recommended approval to City Council of rezoning 80‑acre parcel, amending four lots from R‑1C to R‑1 (vote 6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, 6-0)

Planning Commission

The Harrisburg Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and take action on a variance application submitted by Red Rock Builders, LLC. The request seeks to reduce the rear yard setback from 20 feet to 7 feet and the front yard setback from 20 feet to 15 feet for the property at 406 Prairie Street (S½ of Lots 8 and 9, Block 7, Thorson’s 2nd Addition).

• Variance request to reduce rear yard setback to 7 ft and front yard setback to 15 ft at 406 Prairie Street

The Harrisburg Planning Commission approved its agenda by a 5-0 voice vote. It then approved a variance for 406 Prairie Street, reducing the rear yard setback from 20 feet to 7 feet and the second front yard setback from 20 feet to 15 feet, also by a 5-0 voice vote. No new or old business was discussed, and the meeting was adjourned with a 5-0 vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0 voice vote)
• Approved variance reducing rear yard setback to 7' and second front yard setback to 15' at 406 Prairie St (5-0 voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0 voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Board of Appeals will hold public hearings to review three appeals regarding building official decisions. These cases involve a structure under construction and two denied fence permits.

• Appeal by Nielson Development, LLC regarding a structure at 625 Serenity Place
• Appeal by Brady Cork regarding a denied fence permit at 846 Melissa Avenue
• Appeal by Colette & Gregory Munce regarding a denied fence permit at 105 Caulfield Street

The commission approved an amended meeting agenda by a 5‑0 voice vote. It then rejected the appeal by Nielson Development, LLC regarding the building at 625 Serenity Place, with a 0‑5 vote. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 voice vote.

• Approved amended agenda (5-0)
• Denied appeal for 625 Serenity Place construction (0-5)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Library Board

The Harrisburg Community Library Board will review October 2025 financial and attendance reports. The board is discussing a grant application for a new outdoor materials return box and electronic lockers for curbside pick-ups.

• Signature of updated HCL Board bylaws by Board President Rob Doyen
• Grant application for outdoor materials return box and electronic lockers
• Review of Chapter 1 of the South Dakota State Library’s Public Library Trustee Handbook
• Availability of 3 donated National Music Museum passes for checkout
• PLA 2026 Conference scholarship applications for Jo Helland and Cheyenne Chontos

The Harrisburg Community Library Board approved the meeting agenda and the October 2025 minutes. The board president signed the updated library board bylaws, formally adopting them. The meeting was adjourned at 5:51 p.m. No other motions were recorded.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Maxwell, seconded by Langerock)
• Approved October 2025 minutes (motion by Maxwell, seconded by Bouza)
• Adopted updated HCL Board bylaws (signed by President Rob Doyen)
• Approved adjournment at 5:51 p.m. (motion by Maxwell, seconded by Bouza)

Parks Board

The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board will adopt the meeting agenda and approve the minutes from the October 15th meeting. It will then hear a discussion from the Parks Supervisor, a preliminary overview of the Capital Improvement Plan, and plans for a Park Board event. The meeting concludes with staff reports on parks, recreation, and forestry.

• Approval of agenda and declaration of any potential conflict of interest
• Approval of October 15, 2025 Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board meeting minutes
• Parks Supervisor discussion
• Preliminary Capital Improvement Plan overview
• Park Board event planning

The board voted unanimously to approve the consent agenda, which included the meeting agenda and the October 15, 2025 minutes. Board members also approved a motion to adjourn the meeting. The board scheduled a park‑related community event for January 19 at Air Madness, with proceeds earmarked for park projects.

• Approved consent agenda items (agenda and Oct 15 minutes) – unanimous
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting – unanimous
• Scheduled park board event for Jan 19 at Air Madness – planned

Parks Board

The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board will meet to review staff reports and discuss specific business items. The agenda includes updates on the HBA, a board event, and a holiday lighting contest.

• HBA Update
• Park Board Event
• Holiday Lighting Contest

The board approved the meeting agenda, the amendment to add a Parks Supervisor discussion, and the September 10, 2025 minutes unanimously. It set a January/February 2026 timeframe for a community event and updated the Holiday Lighting Contest categories to Best Street, Best House, and Board’s Choice. The board also agreed to recommend that the city council hire a new Parks Supervisor for park development.

• Approved agenda and conflict‑of‑interest declaration (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to add Parks Supervisor discussion (unanimous)
• Approved September 10, 2025 board minutes (unanimous)
• Set Jan/Feb 2026 as target dates for community event (unanimous)
• Adopted Holiday Lighting Contest categories: Best Street, Best House, Board’s Choice (unanimous)
• Decided to recommend city council hire a new Parks Supervisor (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:48 pm (unanimous)

Library Board

The Harrisburg Community Library Board will discuss attendance statistics and program updates, review suggested changes to the Board of Trustees Bylaws, and examine Chapter 1 of the South Dakota State Library’s Public Library Trustee Handbook. The board also noted the library’s closure on Saturday, October 11 and Monday, October 13 in observance of Native American Day and confirmed staffing during the ICMA Conference in Tampa, FL.

• Library closure on Oct 11 and Oct 13 for Native American Day
• Review of suggested changes to the HCL Board of Trustees Bylaws
• Review of Chapter 1 of the South Dakota State Library’s Public Library Trustee Handbook
• Staffing plan for the ICMA Conference (Oct 25–Oct 29) in Tampa, FL
• Report of September 2025 attendance: 980 total visitors, 49 phone calls, 22 new memberships

The Harrisburg Community Library Board adopted its agenda and approved the September 2025 minutes. It voted to approve the suggested updates to the HCL Board of Trustees Bylaws. The board also decided to close the library on Saturday, October 11 and Monday, October 13 for Native American Day. The meeting was adjourned at 5:27 p.m.

• Agenda adoption approved (motion by Bouza, seconded by Maxwell)
• September 2025 minutes approved (motion by Bouza, seconded by Maxwell)
• Updates to HCL Board of Trustees Bylaws approved (motion by Bouza, seconded by Christenson; Maxwell abstained)
• Library closure on Oct 11 and Oct 13 for Native American Day approved
• Meeting adjourned at 5:27 p.m. (motion by Maxwell, seconded by Bouza)

Library Board

The Harrisburg Community Library Board will review suggested updates to the Internet and Computer Use Policy, the Collection Development Policy, and the Board of Trustees Bylaws. It will discuss adjusting Friday hours from 10 am–7 pm to 10 am–5 pm and Saturday hours from 10 am–12 pm to 9 am–12 pm starting January 2026. The agenda also notes a two‑hour library closure on Monday, September 29 for staff training at SDSL’s Branch Out.

• Review suggested changes to the Internet and Computer Use Policy
• Review suggested changes to the Collection Development Policy
• Review suggested changes to the HCL Board of Trustees Bylaws
• Discuss changing Friday hours to 10 am–5 pm and Saturday hours to 9 am–12 pm beginning Jan 2026
• Library closure for about two hours on Monday, Sept 29 for staff training (time TBD)

The board approved updates to the Internet and Computer Use Policy and the Collection Development Policy. The discussion on the Board of Trustees Bylaws was tabled until the next meeting. Library operating hours were changed to 10 am‑6 pm on Fridays and 9 am‑12 pm on Saturdays starting January 2026. The library will close for about two hours on Monday, September 29 for staff training.

• Approved Internet and Computer Use Policy
• Approved Collection Development Policy
• Tabled HCL Board of Trustees Bylaws discussion
• Approved change to library hours (Friday 10 am‑6 pm, Saturday 9 am‑12 pm) effective Jan 2026
• Announced two‑hour closure on Monday Sep 29 for staff training
• Set next meeting date for Oct 9, 2025

Parks Board

The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board will meet to receive updates from the HBA and Harrisburg Chamber. The board is scheduled to discuss city green spaces and the prioritization of park land.

• HBA Update
• Harrisburg Chamber Update
• Park Board Event
• City Green Spaces
• Prioritizing Park Land

Planning Commission

The commission voted to recommend City Council approve a rezoning of Sunny Haven Estates, a rezoning of a portion of the Paul Alan Addition, plat approvals for Dakota Farms and Merkle additions, an annexation for Allen Development, and the Lone Tree Preliminary Plan with added right‑of‑way and green‑space revisions. All motions passed by voice vote, with one vote split 6‑1 and the others unanimous. No public opposition altered any recommendations.

• Recommend rezoning Sunny Haven Estates to R‑1 Single‑Family (7‑0)
• Recommend rezoning 5.78 acre Paul Alan Addition to R‑2 Low‑Density (6‑1)
• Recommend approval of Dakota Farms Tract 4A plat (7‑0)
• Recommend approval of Merkle Addition Tract 1 plat (7‑0)
• Recommend annexation of Allen Development parcel (7‑0)
• Recommend approval of Lone Tree Preliminary Plan with Right‑of‑Way and park revisions (7‑0)

Library Board

The board adopted its agenda and approved the June meeting minutes. It voted to close the library on Aug. 30, Sep. 1 (Labor Day) and Sep. 9 for a staff meeting. The board approved a Fall Fun Challenge pass program for September‑October and scheduled the next meeting for Sep. 11.

• Adopt agenda – motion passed
• Approve June 2025 minutes – motion passed
• Close library Aug 30, Sep 1 (Labor Day) and Sep 9 – motion passed
• Offer Fall Fun Challenge pass Sep 1‑Oct 31 – motion passed
• Set next meeting for Sep 11, 5 pm – motion passed
• Adjourn meeting – motion passed

Parks Board

The board approved the consent agenda unanimously. It decided to recommend to City Council that the Central Park Parking Lot phases be completed in 2026. The board also approved the motion to adjourn the meeting unanimously. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Board will recommend Central Park Parking Lot phases for 2026
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Parks Board

The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board approved the consent agenda and the June 11, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. A motion to adjourn the meeting was also passed unanimously. The board discussed upcoming projects, signage, and a National Night Out event, but no further actions were decided.

• Approved consent agenda (motion by Kuntz, seconded by Nelson, unanimous)
• Approved June 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and conflict‑of‑interest declaration (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Nelson, seconded by Berg, unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Harrisburg Planning Commission approved three rezoning applications, a conditional use permit for a Planned Unit Development, and recommended approval of both the Birdie View Preliminary Plan and a plat for Tract 5 of the McNeil Addition. The agenda and prior meeting minutes were also approved, and the commission adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda (voice vote 5-0)
• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (voice vote 5-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning Serenity Place parcels from NR to R‑1 (voice vote 5-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 101 Milwaukee Ave from GB to CB (voice vote 5-0)
• Approved Planned Unit Development for Tiger Estates at 1434 Mary Place (voice vote 5-0)
• Recommended approval of Birdie View Preliminary Plan (voice vote 5-0)
• Recommended approval of plat for Tract 5 McNeil Addition (voice vote 5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote 6-0)

Parks Board

The board approved the consent agenda, which included the agenda declaration and the May 14, 2025 meeting minutes, with all members present voting in favor. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:51 p.m. with unanimous approval.

• Approved consent agenda (all present in favor)
• Approved May 14, 2025 meeting minutes (all present in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:51 p.m. (all present in favor)

Planning Commission

The commission voted 6‑0 to recommend to City Council that the property at 602 E. Willow St be rezoned from R‑1 to R‑2. It also voted 6‑0 to recommend amendments to the zoning regulations, renaming the A‑2 district to RR and setting a 10‑acre maximum lot size. Both recommendations were approved by voice vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (voice vote, 6-0)
• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes (voice vote, 6-0)
• Recommended rezoning of 602 E. Willow St from R-1 to R-2 (voice vote, 6-0)
• Recommended zoning regulation amendments: rename A-2 to RR and set max lot size 10 acres (voice vote, 6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, 6-0)

Library Board

The board adopted the meeting agenda and approved the minutes from the May 2025 meeting. It approved a holiday closure, keeping the library closed on Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. The board discussed a rent increase for the Heritage building lease, noting the library will remain in its current location.

• Adopted agenda (motion approved)
• Approved May 2025 minutes (motion approved)
• Approved holiday closure on June 19 for Juneteenth (motion approved)

Planning Commission

The commission approved its agenda and the April 8 minutes by voice vote (6-0). It then recommended approval to City Council for four rezoning applications, a preliminary development plan, and two comprehensive‑plan land‑use amendments. All recommendations were adopted by voice vote with unanimous support.

• Approved meeting agenda (voice vote 6-0)
• Approved April 8, 2025 minutes (voice vote 6-0)
• Recommended rezoning 911 Flatiron Ave from I-1 Light Industrial to General Business (voice vote 6-0)
• Recommended rezoning 537 Brody Court from R-2 Low Density Residential to R-1 Single‑Family Detached (voice vote 6-0)
• Recommended rezoning portion of Oppold Addition from A-1 Agriculture to Natural Resource (3.2 ac) and R-2 Low Density Residential (84.2 ac) (voice vote 6-0)
• Recommended approval of Artessa, LLC preliminary plan (voice vote 6-0)
• Recommended comprehensive‑plan amendment changing Agricultural to Commercial on 273rd Street (voice vote 6-0)
• Recommended comprehensive‑plan amendment changing Agricultural to Residential on 274th Street (voice vote 6-0)

Library Board

The Library Board approved a motion to reinstate Andrea Irish and Sarah Christenson to the board. The board also approved closing the library from Saturday, May 24 through Monday, May 26 for the Memorial Day weekend. All other agenda items were informational or discussed without a vote.

• Reinstated Andrea Irish and Sarah Christenson onto the Library Board (approved)
• Approved library closure for Memorial Day weekend, May 24‑26 (approved)

Library Board

The Library Board approved the meeting agenda and the March 2025 minutes. It announced a staff‑training closure on Saturday, April 12, and an Easter holiday closure from Friday, April 18 through Monday, April 21. The board discussed the upcoming Summer Reading program and scheduled the next meeting for May 8, 2025.

• Adopted agenda (motion approved)
• Approved March 2025 minutes (motion approved)
• Scheduled staff‑training closure on April 12 (announced)
• Scheduled Easter holiday closure April 18‑21 (announced)
• Set next meeting date for May 8, 2025 at 5 p.m. (motion approved)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:55 p.m. (motion approved)

Parks Board

The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board approved the agenda for the April 9, 2025 meeting. It also approved the minutes from the March 12, 2025 board meeting. Both actions were taken as part of the consent agenda.

• Approved agenda (Consent Agenda item 1)
• Approved March 12, 2025 board meeting minutes (Consent Agenda item 2)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the March 11 minutes by voice vote. It approved an amendment to a conditional use permit to allow a 10’ × 36’ digital sign with conditions (5‑1). It also approved conditional use permits for contractor shops at five Flatiron Avenue parcels, each by voice vote (6‑0). The commission recommended the City Council approve amendments to Section 3.5 of the zoning regulations (6‑0).

• Approved agenda (6-0 voice vote)
• Approved March 11 meeting minutes (6-0 voice vote)
• Approved digital sign amendment to 10’ × 36’ (5-1 voice vote)
• Approved contractor shop permit for RGDC, LLC at 935 Flatiron Ave (6-0 voice vote)
• Approved contractor shop permit for Grand Vision Homes at 919 Flatiron Ave (6-0 voice vote)
• Approved contractor shop permit for Voegeli Construction at 927 Flatiron Ave (6-0 voice vote)
• Approved contractor shop permit for Brian Eich Plumbing at 943 Flatiron Ave (6-0 voice vote)
• Recommended City Council approve Section 3.5 zoning amendment (6-0 voice vote)