Hartford public meetings in 2021
20 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Archives Year
The City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to allow fences within drainage easements. The council also approved a $32,974 proposal for a new wastewater treatment facility report and an agreement with Lennox to share a building inspector/code enforcer.
- Ordinance #713: First reading approved to allow fences within all easements
- $32,974 proposal for wastewater treatment facility Preliminary Engineering Report
- Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with Lennox for shared inspector/enforcer
- Change Order #1 for 9th Street Project: $27,736.19 deduction
- Final Pay application #5 for 9th Street Project: $41,908.03 to Zacharias Construction, Inc.
City Council Archives Year
The Hartford City Council approved several permits and resolutions, including block party and special event permits, amendments to design standards, and a request for proposals for an on-sale liquor license. They also discussed a potential shared building inspector/code enforcer position with Lennox and received updates on grants and projects.
- Approved block party permit for Sherwood Ave/Cir & E Opal Ln on Aug 14
- Approved special event permits for Buffalo Ridge Brewing (Aug 19 and Aug 21) with street closures and alcohol use
- Approved Resolution 2021-8 amending City's Design & Technical Standards
- Approved RFP for On-Sale Retail Liquor License with $1,200 fee, bids due Oct 12
- Approved attendance at SDWWA conference for Wagner and O'Kane ($750 estimated cost)
City Council Archives Year
The Hartford City Council held a special meeting to discuss regionalization with other municipalities and a wastewater facility plan proposal from ISG. The council also entered executive session for personnel matters and voted to issue a verbal reprimand to City Administrator Teresa Sidel. No public members were present.
- Discussion on regionalization with other area municipalities, facilitated by ISG's Steve Watson
- ISG proposal for a wastewater facility plan to submit to the state, to be reviewed 8/3 and action item 8/17
- Executive session for personnel from 7:07pm to 8:35pm
- Motion to issue verbal reprimand to City Administrator Teresa Sidel (passed 4-1, Monahan opposed)
City Council Archives Year
The Hartford City Council approved the second reading of Ordinance #711 amending zoning regulations, granted special event permits for Public Safety Day and a bean bag tournament, and approved new billboard leases. They also approved surplus property, set a budget meeting date, and entered executive session for personnel and legal matters.
- Ordinance #711 amends zoning regulations for accessory buildings, off-street parking, home occupations, and definitions.
- Special event permit for Hartford Area Fire & Rescue's Public Safety Day on Aug 28, closing South St from Western Ave to Kingsbury Ave.
- Special event permit for Helping Hartford's bean bag tournament on Sept 11, closing Main Ave and allowing alcohol with liability insurance.
- Approved 3-year billboard leases for Pizza Ranch and Buffalo Ridge Brewing at $130/month each.
- Approved surplus list including a tube pool slide, broken paint line stripper, damaged picnic table, weed eater, and nine cell phones.
City Council Archives Year
The Hartford City Council held its regular meeting, acting on zoning, special assessments, and event permits. Council members denied a requested rezone of a South Main Avenue property, approved an amended special assessment policy raising the rate for existing street improvements, and approved several event permits. They also discussed a resident request to allow backyard chickens and heard updates on city projects and grants.
- Denied rezone of N 120' of Lot 8, Block 7, South Addition (101 S Main Ave) from commercial to residential
- Approved Resolution 2021-6 raising special assessment for existing streets/sidewalks to $200 per lineal foot
- Approved special event permit for Dakota Resources/Buffalo Ridge Brewing Sept 24, 2021, closing 1st St
- Approved block party permit for South Main Ave on Aug 14, 2021, closing Main Ave from 405 S Main to Mickelson Rd
- Approved 1st reading of Ordinance #711 amending zoning regulations (accessory buildings, parking, home occupations)
City Council Archives Year
The Hartford City Council held a special meeting to review a feasibility study for a future Wastewater Treatment Facility. ISG presented options covering location, technology, size, regionalization, costs, and funding. The council reached consensus to pursue the city-owned parcel near I-90 Exit 390 over the current lagoon land. ISG will finalize the study and present a report to the council.
- Consensus to pursue city-owned land near I-90 Exit 390 for future WWTF
- Feasibility study evaluated 2 parcels and 4 treatment scenarios
- Discussion included costs, funding opportunities, and regionalization
- ISG to complete study and present final report
City Council Archives Year
The Hartford City Council held its regular meeting on June 15, 2021, addressing a range of items including a rezone request, a liquor license, and several infrastructure projects. The council denied a petition for new street improvements on 12th Street, approved a $31,940 contract amendment for sewer design work, and discussed changes to parking and fence regulations. The meeting also included reports from city departments and an executive session for personnel and economic development.
- Denied 12th Street petition for new street improvements (petition had over 55% landowner signatures)
- Approved $31,940 contract amendment with Stockwell Engineering for water & sewer design on 12th Street
- Approved malt beverage and SD wine license for Backdoor Garden at 800 S Western Ave
- Approved property tax abatement for disabled veteran on Parcel #23759
- Discussed draft Ordinance #710 to restrict on-street parking of commercial vehicles (length/weight limits)
City Council Archives Year
The Hartford City Council approved second readings of ordinances establishing an advisory park & recreation board and a temporary medical cannabis permit process. They also discussed a petition for 12th Street improvements, reviewed on-street parking rules, and tabled a fence relocation reimbursement request.
- Approved Ordinance #706 creating an advisory Park & Recreation Board
- Approved Ordinance #708 temporary medical cannabis establishment permits
- Discussed 12th St petition for street improvements from Western Ave to Duck Trl & Kelley Jo Dr
- Consensus to draft amendment reducing commercial vehicle parking exceptions to 22 ft/40 ft and 10,000 lbs
- Tabled reimbursement for fence relocation at 513 Cloverleaf Ave
City Council Archives Year
The Planning & Zoning Board and City Council held a joint meeting to discuss Ordinance #708. This temporary ordinance addresses the issuance of local permits and licenses for medical cannabis establishments.
- First reading of Ordinance #708 regarding medical cannabis establishment permits
- Recommendation by Planning & Zoning Board to approve Ordinance #708
City Council Archives Year
The Hartford City Council approved several special event permits and licenses, including the 2021 Jamboree Days celebration with a $25,000 budget release, and passed the second reading of a rezoning ordinance. They also tabled a proposed park and recreation board ordinance and discussed a street improvement petition for 12th St.
- Approved special event permit and malt beverage license for Jamboree Days (June 17-20), waived application fee, released $25,000 budget funds
- Approved special event permits for Buffalo Ridge Brewing (Beetles & Brews, June 17), The South Bar (cornhole tournament, June 19), and Hartford Chamber Block Party (July 21)
- Passed 2nd reading of Ordinance #707 rezoning Lots 3-5 and vacated alley, Block 6 of South Addition from residential to community commercial
- Tabled 2nd reading of Ordinance #706 to establish a park & recreation board until next meeting
- Discussed 12th St street improvement petition with cost estimates; added to next agenda for further discussion
City Council Archives Year
The Hartford City Council approved a $62,500 contract with ISG for a Community Development Plan, passed first readings of ordinances to rezone property and establish a park board, and filled vacant council seats by appointment. They also approved a special alcohol license, a tax abatement, and a land transfer to HADF, among other items.
- Approved $62,500 ISG proposal for Community Development Plan (housing, quality of place, commercial/industrial)
- 1st reading of Ordinance #707 to rezone Lots 3-5, Block 6 of South Addition from residential to community commercial
- 1st reading of Ordinance #706 to establish an advisory Park & Recreation Board
- Approved special alcoholic beverage license for 120 Main Events for Cinco de Mayo event at X-IT 387 Plaza
- Approved property tax abatement request on Parcel #23404 for a disabled veteran
City Council Archives Year
The Hartford City Council approved resolutions to apply for state grants for recreational trails and a dog park, and approved the consolidation of two county economic development associations into the Sioux Metro Growth Alliance. The council also tabled the first reading of an ordinance to establish a park and recreation board until the next meeting. Reports covered fire, public works, engineering, and finance updates, and the council approved a 4-year billboard lease renewal with Main Street Humboldt Bar.
- Approved Resolution 2021-3 for SDGFP Recreational Trails Grant application (20% city match)
- Approved Resolution 2021-5 for SDGFP Land & Water Conservation Fund grant for a dog park (50% city match)
- Approved Resolution 2021-4 approving consolidation of MCEDA & LCEDA into SMGA, appointing Amy Farr as proxy and representative
- Tabled first reading of Ordinance #706 to establish a Park & Recreation Board
- Approved 4-year lease renewal for east face of billboard #5 with Main Street Humboldt Bar
City Council Archives Year
The Hartford City Council held a public hearing on a request to rezone Lots 3-5 and a vacated alley at the NE corner of Western Ave and South St from residential to light industrial for a personal truck shop. The Council voted to deny the rezoning, with one member voting no. The Council also awarded a farm lease bid, approved several public works contracts, and discussed a proposed dog park and a new park board.
- Denied rezoning of Lots 3-5 and S 1/2 of Vacated Alley, Block 6, South Addition from residential to light industrial
- Awarded farm lease for Tract 1 & 2 of Hartford Hills Addn to Ryan Beyenhof at $265/acre
- Approved Bumblebee-Gibson quote of $1.47/gal for mag water
- Approved Highway Improvements quote of $0.75/lf for crack sealing and $1.25/lb for mastic
- Approved payments: 9th St pay app #4 $24,569.78, Ruud/Opal Lane change order $6,874.54, final pay app $9,124.08
City Council Archives Year
The Hartford City Council approved several routine items, including minutes, bills, and a special event permit. They also passed the second reading of a zoning amendment to equalize on-premises sign area rules for industrial zones, approved a farm lease for city-owned land, and accepted a slurry seal bid. A motion to release the full Chamber appropriation failed, but the HADF appropriation was approved.
- Approved Ordinance #705, amending on-premises sign area rules for industrial zones
- Approved farm lease for Tract 1 & 2 of Hartford Hills Addition
- Approved ASTECH's slurry seal bid not to exceed $190,750
- Approved special event permit for Miles for Murphy 5K & Scavenger Hunt on Mar 27
- Approved $55,590 appropriation to HADF; Chamber $32,000 request failed
City Council Archives Year
The Hartford City Council held a special meeting to discuss and act on engineering services. They appointed ISG Inc. as city engineer for 2021, approved a $50,000 feasibility study for a new wastewater treatment facility, and reviewed project statuses with Stockwell Engineers. Several motions were passed to complete or transfer engineering contracts.
- Appointed ISG Inc. as city engineer from March 15 to September 2021
- Approved $50,000 feasibility study for new WWTF
- Approved completion of Industrial Park Sanitary Sewer Extension, 9th Street & Vandemark Ave, Ruud & Opal Lane Intersection, and Mickelson Road projects
- Transferred 2020 CIP Update and Rate Study contract to ISG Inc.
- Approved resolution of intent to lease farm property in Hartford Hills Addition
City Council Archives Year
The Hartford City Council held its regular meeting on March 2, 2021, addressing zoning, park governance, and a cable franchise. They approved the first reading of a zoning amendment for industrial sign area, rejected the second reading of an ordinance to establish a park and recreation board, and approved the second reading of a cable television ordinance with GoldenWest. The council also approved a plat for a development in the growth area and a reimbursement for water main upsizing.
- Approved 1st reading of Ordinance #705 (zoning amendment for industrial sign area)
- Rejected 2nd reading of Ordinance #703 (park & recreation board establishment)
- Approved 2nd reading of Ordinance #704 (10-year cable franchise with GoldenWest)
- Approved plat for Lot A of Tract 1 of McCluskey's Addition
- Approved $1,596.50 reimbursement to Costello Land Development for water main upsizing
City Council Archives Year
The Hartford City Council approved a special event permit for the Downtown Hartford Market, tabled a proposed park and recreation board ordinance for further discussion, and advanced a 10-year cable television franchise agreement with GoldenWest. The council also approved tax abatements for city-owned lots, authorized grant applications for a bike trail phase, and approved an application for Sioux Falls landfill passes. Reports covered fire calls, wastewater treatment projects, and street maintenance.
- Approved special event permit for Downtown Hartford Market (farmer's market/artisan vendor) with street closures on Main Ave and 1st St, June 3–Sept 2 and Sept 30, 2021
- Tabled 2nd reading of Ordinance #703 to establish a Park & Recreation Board
- Approved 1st reading of Ordinance #704 for 10-year non-exclusive cable franchise agreement with GoldenWest
- Approved tax abatements for Lots 1-8, Block 4 of Hartford City Proper
- Authorized grant applications for Phase 6 of Bike/Rec Trail (Wellmark and SD Game, Fish & Park grants)
City Council Archives Year
The Hartford City Council approved several items including the annexation of a 5-acre parcel, a rezoning to Heavy Industrial, the first reading of an ordinance creating a Park & Recreation Board, and a policy for engineering services on large capital projects. They also reviewed a revised $1,292,800 contract for the wastewater treatment facility design, which will be considered again at the next meeting. The meeting included routine approvals of minutes, seasonal job descriptions, and a pickup truck purchase up to $20,000.
- Approved Resolution 2021-1 annexing Parcel #15973 (Lufco, Inc.) into city limits
- Approved 2nd reading of Ordinance #702 rezoning NW 1/4 S of RY Except H3 & Except Stockwell Tract 1 from Agricultural to Heavy Industrial
- Approved 1st reading of Ordinance #703 establishing a 7-member Park & Recreation Board
- Approved Policy 2021-1 allowing RFQ selection for engineering services on capital projects over $5M
- Reviewed revised $1,292,800 contract for wastewater treatment facility design (construction spring 2022, completion fall 2023)
City Council Archives Year
The Hartford City Council approved a rezoning of annexed agricultural land to Heavy Industrial, passed the second reading of an ordinance adjusting driveway width rules, and tabled a policy that would require competitive selection for engineering services on capital projects over $9M. A $424,900 engineering services agreement for the wastewater treatment facility failed due to a split vote. The council also approved a county plat, transferred downtown lots to the HADF, and discussed creating a quality of life board.
- Rezoning of NW 1/4 S of RY Except H3 & Except Stockwell Tract 1 from Agricultural to Heavy Industrial
- Ordinance #698: driveway width limit starts at street side of sidewalk instead of property line
- Policy 2021-1 tabled: would require RFQ for engineering on capital projects over $9M
- $424,900 WWTF engineering services agreement failed (3-2 vote)
- Transfer of Lots 1-8, Block 4 of Hartford City Proper to HADF
City Council Archives Year
The City Council approved amendments to off-street parking regulations and updated the definition of 'structure' to include in-ground pools. The council also set the 2021 municipal election date for April 13 and approved several city garbage license renewals.
- First reading of Ordinance #698 regarding driveway width regulations
- Second reading of Ordinance #699 to include in-ground pools as structures
- Renewal of City Garbage Licenses for Novak Sanitary Service, Cressman Sanitation, Inc., RBS Sanitation, Inc., and Bolte’s Sunrise Sanitation, Inc.
- Appointment of Mark O’Hara to the HADF Envision 2025 Advisory Board
- Approval of updated City Attorney agreement regarding mileage rates