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WatertownSD averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$212,300 Typical home value $311,434 +4.6% yr/yr · +21.8% 5-yr
Upcoming
Thu Oct 22, 2026
Board of Adjustment
Board to consider conditional use requests for day care and contractor shops
The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and take action on two conditional use requests. Both requests involve properties located within the C-3 Highway Commercial District.
- Conditional use request for a non-residential day care facility at 804 2nd Street SE
- Conditional use request for contractor shops and storage yards at Lots 1-6 Block 1 of Williston Third Addition
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City of Watertown
Proposed Board of Adjustment Agenda
City Hall, 20 N Maple
Watertown, South Dakota
October 22, 2026, 4:15 PM
To participate by remote teleconference, please contact City
Hall at (605) 882-6200 to receive remote connection options
at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting.
Page
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
3.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
(a)
Approval of Minutes from the September 10th meeting
Board of Adjustment - Sep 10 2026 - Minutes
3 - 5
4.
DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST / EX PARTE COMMUNICATION
5.
DECLARATION OF NEW BUSINESS
Board members or staff declare items for discussion under new business not on the
regular agenda.
6.
PUBLIC COMMENT SIGN-UP
7.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
8.
REGULAR AGENDA
(a)
Board Consideration of Conditional Uses for a Day Care Facility (Non-
residential) in the C-3 Highway Commercial District at 804 2nd Street SE
1. Public Hearing
2. Board Action
CU-26-12
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(b)
Board Consideration of Conditional Use Requests for Contractor Shops &
Storage Yards in the C-3 Highway Commercial District for Lots 1-6 Block 1 of
Williston Third Addition
1. Public Hearing
2. Board Action
CU-26-13
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9.
OPEN PUBLIC COMMENT
10.
NEW BUSINESS
11.
OLD BUSINESS
12.
EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO §SDCL 1-25-2
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13.
MOTION TO ADJOURN
BOARD MEMBERS:
Please notify Brandi at (605) 882-6201 or email bhanten@watertonw …
Thu Oct 22, 2026
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to consider replat of Dakota Commons Ninth Addition
The Planning Commission will meet to discuss and potentially approve a resolution regarding a property replat. The body will also review minutes from the October 8th meeting.
- Resolution No. 2026-47: Replat of Lot 12 of Dakota Commons Ninth Addition
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City of Watertown
Proposed Planning Commission Agenda
City Hall, 20 N Maple
Watertown, South Dakota
October 22, 2026, 4:15 PM
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Hall at (605) 882-6200 to receive remote connection options
at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting.
City Hall, 20 N Maple
Watertown, South Dakota
October 22, 2026, 4:15 PM
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City Hall, 20 N Maple
Watertown, South Dakota
October 22, 2026, 4:15 PM
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City Hall, 20 N Maple
Watertown, South Dakota
October 22, 2026, 4:15 PM
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City Hall, 20 N Maple
Watertown, South Dakota
October 22, 2026, 4:15 PM
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City Hall, 20 N Maple
Watertown, South Dakota
October 22, 2026, 4:15 PM
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Recent meetings
Mon Oct 19, 2026
City Council
City Council to discuss zoning, liquor licenses, and asphalt project change order
The City Council will consider several liquor license applications and zoning amendments. The agenda also includes a change order for an asphalt project and various plat approvals.
- Change Order No.1-Final for 2026 PMP A - Asphalt Mill and Overlay Project with Duininck Inc. for $78,848.20 (New Contract Price: $596,111.00)
- Special Event Retail License for Festival of Trees at 1201 Arrow Ave
- Retail (on-off sale) Wine and Cider License transfer to Hazel's Attic LLC at 806 Jenson Ave SE
- New Retail (on-off sale) Malt Beverage & SD Farm Wine License for The Commons of Harmony Hill
- Zoning amendment for 700 2nd Street SE from C-3 Highway Commercial to R-2A Single Family Attached
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City of Watertown
Proposed City Council Agenda
City Hall, 20 N Maple
Watertown, South Dakota
October 19, 2026, 5:30 PM
Page
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
PRAYER
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.
ROLL CALL
5.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE
Pursuant to SDCL § 6-1-17, City Councilmembers shall disclose any potential conflicts of interest related
to matters on this agenda. Any member with a conflict shall recuse themselves from discussion and
voting on the affected item(s), in accordance with South Dakota law and City policy.
6.
ACTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA
7.
OPEN FORUM
8.
CONSENT AGENDA
(a)
Approval of the minutes of the Council meeting held on October 5th, 2026.
City Council - Oct 05 2026 - Minutes
4 - 6
(b)
Approval of the right-of-way (ROW) easement agreements and utility
certifications associated with the Lake Kampeska Bike Trail - Segment 2,
Project No. 2421.
Easements - Lake Kampeska Bike Trail
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9.
PRESENTATIONS & REPORTS
10.
CONTRACTS & CHANGE ORDERS
(a)
Approval of Change Order No.1-Final for the 2026 PMP A - Asphalt Mill and
Overlay Project, Project No. 2602, with Duininck Inc., for an increase of
$78,848.20 for a New Contract Price of $596,119.00.
Change Order No.1-Final with Duininck Inc., Project No. 2602
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11.
ORDINANCE FIRST READINGS
12.
PUBLIC HEARINGS & SECOND READINGS
(a)
Application for a Special Event Retail License to Lake Area Technica …
Tue Oct 13, 2026
Library Board of Trustees
Library Board to review meeting room policy and open meeting laws
The Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss administrative policies and review financial reports. The agenda includes a review of the Meeting Room Policy and Open Meeting Laws.
- Review of the Meeting Room Policy
- Review of the Open Meeting Laws
- Approval of general fund and fines fund expenditures
- Review of August 2026 financial reports
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City of Watertown
Proposed Library Board of Trustees
Agenda
Proposed Library Board of Trustees
Agenda
Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street
NE
Watertown, South Dakota
October 13, 2026, 4:15 PM
Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street
NE
Watertown, South Dakota
October 13, 2026, 4:15 PM
Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street
NE
Watertown, South Dakota
October 13, 2026, 4:15 PM
Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street
NE
Watertown, South Dakota
October 13, 2026, 4:15 PM
Page
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
3.
PUBLIC COMMENT
4.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
(a)
Approval of the minutes from the September 2026 meeting
September 2026 Library Board of Trustees Minutes
2
(b)
Financial reports for August 2026
August 2026 Financial Report
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5.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
6.
REGULAR AGENDA
(a)
Approval of the general fund expenditures and fines fund expenditures
(b)
Correspondence
7.
REPORT OF LIBRARY DIRECTOR
(a)
Monthly Calendar
October 2026 Calendar
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8.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
9.
OLD BUSINESS
10.
NEW BUSINESS
(a)
Review of the Open Meeting Laws
(b)
Review of the Meeting Room Policy
Meeting Room Policy
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11.
OPEN
12.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
13.
ADJOURNMENT
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Watertown Regional Library
Librar …
Thu Oct 8, 2026
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to consider three new plats
The Planning Commission will review three separate plat resolutions. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the September 24th meeting.
- Resolution No. 2026-44: The Plat of Martin's Railway Second Addition
- Resolution No. 2026-38: The Plat of Dakota Commons Tenth Addition
- Resolution No. 2026-45: The Plat of Dakota Commons Eleventh Addition- Phase 1
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City of Watertown
Proposed Planning Commission Agenda
City Hall, 20 N Maple
Watertown, South Dakota
October 8, 2026, 4:15 PM
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Hall at (605) 882-6200 to receive remote connection options
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City Hall, 20 N Maple
Watertown, South Dakota
October 8, 2026, 4:15 PM
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Hall at (605) 882-6200 to receive remote connection options
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City Hall, 20 N Maple
Watertown, South Dakota
October 8, 2026, 4:15 PM
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Hall at (605) 882-6200 to receive remote connection options
at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting.
City Hall, 20 N Maple
Watertown, South Dakota
October 8, 2026, 4:15 PM
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Hall at (605) 882-6200 to receive remote connection options
at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting.
City Hall, 20 N Maple
Watertown, South Dakota
October 8, 2026, 4:15 PM
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Hall at (605) 882-6200 to receive remote connection options
at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting.
City Hall, 20 N Maple
Watertown, South Dakota
October 8, 2026, 4:15 PM
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Hall at (605) 882-6200 to receive remote connection options
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Thu Oct 8, 2026
Board of Adjustment
Watertown Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for October 8, 2026
The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The document explicitly states there are no items for action.
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City of Watertown
Proposed Board of Adjustment Agenda
City Hall, 20 N Maple
Watertown, South Dakota
October 8, 2026, 4:15 PM
City Hall, 20 N Maple
Watertown, South Dakota
October 8, 2026, 4:15 PM
City Hall, 20 N Maple
Watertown, South Dakota
October 8, 2026, 4:15 PM
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
3.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.
DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST / EX PARTE COMMUNICATION
5. DECLARATION OF NEW BUSINESS
5. DECLARATION OF NEW BUSINESS
5. DECLARATION OF NEW BUSINESS
Board members or staff declare items for discussion under new business not on the
regular agenda.
Board members or staff declare items for discussion under new business not on the
regular agenda.
6.
PUBLIC COMMENT SIGN-UP
7.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
(a)
No items for action.
8.
REGULAR AGENDA
9.
OPEN PUBLIC COMMENT
10.
NEW BUSINESS
11.
OLD BUSINESS
12.
EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO §SDCL 1-25-2
13.
MOTION TO ADJOURN
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Tue Oct 6, 2026
Airport Board
Airport Board to review FY '27 budget
The Airport Board will meet to discuss the fiscal year 2027 budget. The meeting includes a manager's brief and an executive session regarding seasonal considerations.
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City of Watertown
Proposed Airport Board Agenda
Watertown Regional Airport, 550 Airport
Drive
Watertown, South Dakota
October 6, 2026, 4:00 PM
Watertown Regional Airport, 550 Airport
Drive
Watertown, South Dakota
October 6, 2026, 4:00 PM
Watertown Regional Airport, 550 Airport
Drive
Watertown, South Dakota
October 6, 2026, 4:00 PM
Watertown Regional Airport, 550 Airport
Drive
Watertown, South Dakota
October 6, 2026, 4:00 PM
Page
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
(a)
Approval of the minutes of the Airport Board Meeting held on September 1st,
2026.
Approval of the minutes of the Airport Board Meeting held on September 1st,
2026.
Airport Board - Sep 01 2026 - Minutes - Pdf
2
4.
PUBLIC COMMENT
5.
REGULAR AGENDA
(a)
Manager Brief
6.
OLD BUSINESS
(a)
FY '27 Budget Review
7.
NEW BUSINESS
8.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
(a)
Seasonal Considerations
9.
MOTION TO ADJOURN
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Watertown
Airport Board Meeting Minutes
Watertown
Airport Board Meeting Minutes
September 1, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
The Airport Board met in regular session at 4:00 pm in the airport conference room. Board president
presiding.
CALL TO ORDER
The Airport Board met in regular session at 4:00 pm in the airport conference room. Board president
presiding.
CALL TO ORDER
The Airport …
Mon Oct 5, 2026
City Council
Watertown City Council to consider multiple zoning changes and infrastructure updates
The City Council will discuss several zoning map amendments and first readings for new ordinances. The meeting includes public hearings on zoning text amendments and industrial district changes, as well as a decision on sidewalk assessments for 5th Avenue N.
- Change Order No. 1 for Calvin Park Lift Station and Forcemain Project No. 2428 with Halme, Inc. for a decrease of $11,835.85
- First reading of Ordinance No. 26-35 to change 700 2nd Street SE from Highway Commercial to Single Family Attached Residential
- Second reading and public hearing for Ordinance No. 26-33 to change Lot 3 Calvin Industrial Park Third Addition to Heavy Industrial
- Resolution No. 26-37 to levy assessments for sidewalk improvements along 5th Avenue N
- Special Event Retail License application for Zeus Inc d/b/a Second Street Station at 1910 W Kemp Ave
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City of Watertown
Proposed City Council Agenda
City Hall, 20 N Maple
Watertown, South Dakota
October 5, 2026, 5:30 PM
Page
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
PRAYER
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.
ROLL CALL
5.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE
Pursuant to SDCL § 6-1-17, City Councilmembers shall disclose any potential conflicts of interest related
to matters on this agenda. Any member with a conflict shall recuse themselves from discussion and
voting on the affected item(s), in accordance with South Dakota law and City policy.
6.
ACTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA
7.
OPEN FORUM
8.
CONSENT AGENDA
(a)
Approval of the minutes of the Council meeting held on September 21st, 2026.
City Council - Sep 21 2026 - Minutes
4 - 6
(b)
Approval of a Bid Award for the Petroleum Products and Street Maintenance
Materials for 2027, Project No. 2621, to Various Contractors and Suppliers at
the Designated Pricing as Outlined in the Bid Tabulations and Summary of
Recommended Award.
Bid Award for Petroleum Products and Street Maintenance Materials
7 - 10
(c)
Authorization to Declare Interkal Telescopic Bleachers located in the Prairie
Lakes Wellness Center as Surplus and sell by Sealed Bid.
PLWC Bleachers
11 - 12
(d)
Application for a Special Event Retail License to Zeus Inc d/b/a Second Street
Station for a Private Wedding at the Codington County Extension Building,
1910 W Kemp Ave, W17' of Lot 60 & all of Lots 61-71 W11 …
Tue Sep 29, 2026
Parks, Recreation and Forestry Board
Board to conduct deep dive into Prairie Lakes Wellness Center operations
The Parks, Recreation and Forestry Board will meet to discuss the operations of the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center. The board will also receive status reports on the city's cemetery, golf course, ice arena, and zoo.
- Deep dive into Prairie Lakes Wellness Center operations
- Status report for Cattail Crossing Golf Course
- Status report for Prairie Lakes Ice Arena
- Maintenance and status report for Bramble Park Zoo
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City of Watertown
Proposed Parks, Recreation and Forestry
Board Agenda
Proposed Parks, Recreation and Forestry
Board Agenda
Prairie Lakes Wellness Center
Watertown, South Dakota
September 29, 2026, 12:00 PM
Prairie Lakes Wellness Center
Watertown, South Dakota
September 29, 2026, 12:00 PM
Prairie Lakes Wellness Center
Watertown, South Dakota
September 29, 2026, 12:00 PM
Page
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
3.
PUBLIC COMMENT
4.
DELEGATIONS
5.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
6.
REGULAR AGENDA
(a)
Approval of Minutes of
Parks, Recreation and Forestry Board - Aug 25 2026 - Minutes - Pdf
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7.
OLD BUSINESS
8.
NEW BUSINESS
(a)
Deep Dive into Prairie Lakes Wellness Center Operations
9.
SUPERINTENDENT AND STATUS REPORT
(a)
Director's Report
(b)
Status Reports: Recreation/WFAC
Recreation Board Report
5
(c)
Maintenance and Status Reports: Park and Forestry/City Park/Cemetery
Cemetery Board Report
City Park Board Report
Parks Board Report
Cemetery Board Report
City Park Board Report
Parks Board Report
Cemetery Board Report
City Park Board Report
Parks Board Report
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(d)
Status Report: Prairie Lakes Wellness Center
PLWC Board Report
9
(e)
Status Report: Cattail Crossing Golf Course
Golf Board Report
10
(f)
Status Report: Prairie Lakes I …
Thu Sep 24, 2026
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to consider annexation and zoning for BRS Addition
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding the annexation and zoning of the BRS Addition and a zoning change for 700 2nd Street SE. The body will also consider a text amendment for attached garage sizes and a plat for Harmony Hill Fourth Addition.
- Resolution No. 2026-41: Annexation and C-3 Highway Commercial District zoning for BRS Addition
- Resolution No. 2026-42: Rezoning 700 2nd Street SE from C-3 Highway Commercial to R-2A Single Family Attached Residential
- Resolution No. 2026-39: Zoning text amendment for attached garage sizes on lots greater than one acre
- Resolution No. 2026-43: The Plat of Harmony Hill Fourth Addition
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City of Watertown
Proposed Planning Commission Agenda
City Hall, 20 N Maple
Watertown, South Dakota
September 24, 2026, 4:15 PM
To participate by remote teleconference, please contact City
Hall at (605) 882-6200 to receive remote connection options
at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting.
Page
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
3.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
(a)
Approval of Minutes from the September 10th Meeting
Planning Commission - Sep 10 2026 - Minutes
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4.
DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST / EX PARTE COMMUNICATION
5.
DECLARATION OF NEW BUSINESS
Board members and staff declare items for discussion under new business not on the
regular agenda.
6.
PUBLIC COMMENT SIGN-UP
7.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
8.
REGULAR AGENDA
(a)
Annexation and Zoning of BRS Addition:
1. Commission Consideration of Resolution No. 2026-41, Initiating
Annexation of a Tract of Land Contiguous to the City of Watertown,
South Dakota
2. Commission Consideration of Ordinance No. 2026-41, Establishing the
Zoning Designation of C-3 Highway Commercial District
a. Public Hearing
b. Commission Action on Annexation
c. Commission Action on Zoning
Resolution No. 2026-41(Annexation) and Ordinance No. 2026-41(Zoning)
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(b)
Commission Consideration of Resolution No. 2026-42, Amending the Zoning
Map of the City of Watertown, SD from C-3 Highway Commercial District to R-
2A Single Family Attached Residential District for the …
Thu Sep 24, 2026
Board of Adjustment
Watertown Board of Adjustment meeting canceled
The proposed Board of Adjustment meeting for September 24, 2026, was canceled. The agenda contained no items for action.
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City of Watertown
Proposed Board of Adjustment Agenda
CANCELED
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
3.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.
DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST / EX PARTE COMMUNICATION
5. DECLARATION OF NEW BUSINESS
5. DECLARATION OF NEW BUSINESS
5. DECLARATION OF NEW BUSINESS
Board members or staff declare items for discussion under new business not on the
regular agenda.
Board members or staff declare items for discussion under new business not on the
regular agenda.
6.
PUBLIC COMMENT SIGN-UP
7.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
8.
REGULAR AGENDA
(a)
No items for action
9.
OPEN PUBLIC COMMENT
10.
NEW BUSINESS
11.
OLD BUSINESS
12.
EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO §SDCL 1-25-2
13.
MOTION TO ADJOURN
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Mon Sep 21, 2026
City Council
Watertown City Council to consider property tax levy and infrastructure contracts
The City Council will discuss several first-reading ordinances regarding zoning, business licensing, and waste management. The body is also deciding on professional services agreements for solar and street projects and reviewing liquor license transfers.
- Professional Services Agreement for Terminal Solar Array with Helms and Associates Corporation for $264,592.81
- Professional Services Agreement for Street Reconstruction (Project No. 2704) with HDR Engineering, Inc. for $235,164.00
- Public hearing on levying assessments for sidewalk improvements along 5th Avenue N
- Second reading of Ordinance No. 26-31 to certify the Property Tax Levy to the Codington County Auditor
- Zoning map amendment for Lot 3 Calvin Industrial Park Third Addition from I-1 to I-2
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City of Watertown
Proposed City Council Agenda
City Hall, 20 N Maple
Watertown, South Dakota
September 21, 2026, 5:30 PM
Page
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
PRAYER
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.
ROLL CALL
5.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE
Pursuant to SDCL § 6-1-17, City Councilmembers shall disclose any potential conflicts of interest related
to matters on this agenda. Any member with a conflict shall recuse themselves from discussion and
voting on the affected item(s), in accordance with South Dakota law and City policy.
6.
ACTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA
7.
OPEN FORUM
8.
CONSENT AGENDA
(a)
Approval of the minutes of the Council meeting held on September 8th, 2026.
City Council - Sep 08 2026 - Minutes
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(b)
Approval of a Professional Services Agreement for the Terminal Solar Array,
Project No. AIP 3-46-0058-050-2026, with Helms and Associates Corporation,
in the amount of $264,592.81.
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9.
PRESENTATIONS & REPORTS
10.
CONTRACTS & CHANGE ORDERS
(a)
Approval of a Professional Services Agreement for Collection Design, and
Construction Administration Associated with the Street Reconstruction,
Project No. 2704 with HDR Engineering, Inc., in the Amount of $235,164.00.
HDR Engineering, Inc., Project No. 2704
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(b)
Approval of Change Order No.1-Final for the 2026 Solid Waste Improvements-
Truss Hoop Building, Project No. 2612, with Berg Enterprise, LL …
Thu Sep 10, 2026
Board of Adjustment
Board to consider variance for oversized attached garage
The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for a property in KAK's 4th Addition. The board will decide whether to allow a garage that exceeds maximum size standards and has a specific number of doors.
- Public hearing for variance to allow a 5,707 SF attached garage at Lot 1 Block 3 of KAK's 4th Addition
- Action on variance to allow 5 garage doors on the west side of the proposed structure
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City of Watertown
Proposed Board of Adjustment Agenda
City Hall, 20 N Maple
Watertown, South Dakota
September 10, 2026, 4:15 PM
To participate by remote teleconference, please contact City
Hall at (605) 882-6200 to receive remote connection options
at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting.
Page
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
3.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
(a)
Approval of Minutes from August 20th, 2026
Board of Adjustment - Aug 20 2026 - Minutes
3 - 5
4.
DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST / EX PARTE COMMUNICATION
5.
DECLARATION OF NEW BUSINESS
Board members or staff declare items for discussion under new business not on the
regular agenda.
6.
PUBLIC COMMENT SIGN-UP
7.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
8.
REGULAR AGENDA
(a)
Board Consideration of a Variance Request from the Attached Garage
Standards to Exceed the Maximum Allowable Size in the PUD Planned Unit
Development for Lot 1 Block 3 of KAK's 4th Addition
1. Public Hearing
a. Action on Variance to allow for a 5,707 SF Attached Garage
b. Action on Variance to allow for 5 garage doors on the west side
of the proposed structure
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9.
OPEN PUBLIC COMMENT
10.
NEW BUSINESS
11.
OLD BUSINESS
12.
EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO §SDCL 1-25-2
13.
MOTION TO ADJOURN
BOARD MEMBERS:
Please notify Brandi at (605) 882-6201 or email
[email protected].
as soon as possible upon receipt of this Agenda if you will not be able …
Thu Sep 10, 2026
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to consider industrial rezoning and text amendments
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on rezoning a lot in the Calvin Industrial Park and amending zoning text regarding clear view triangles. The body will also consider a plat for the Calvin Industrial Park and a residential rezone for a property on 2nd Street SE.
- Resolution No. 2026-36: Rezone Lot 3 Calvin Industrial Park Third Addition from I-1 Light Industrial to I-2 Heavy Industrial
- Resolution No. 2026-35: The Plat of Calvin Industrial Park Third Addition
- Resolution No. 2026-37: Zoning Text Amendment to Chapter 21.10 regarding the Clear View Triangle
- Proposed rezone of 700 2nd Street SE from C-3 Highway Commercial to R-2A Single Family Attached Residential
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City of Watertown
Proposed Planning Commission Agenda
City Hall, 20 N Maple
Watertown, South Dakota
September 10, 2026, 4:15 PM
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Page
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
3.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
(a)
Approval of Minutes from the July 23rd meeting
Planning Commission - Jul 23 2026 - Minutes
3 - 5
4.
DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST / EX PARTE COMMUNICATION
5.
DECLARATION OF NEW BUSINESS
Board members and staff declare items for discussion under new business not on the
regular agenda.
6.
PUBLIC COMMENT SIGN-UP
7.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
8.
REGULAR AGENDA
(a)
Commission Consideration of Resolution No. 2026-36, Amending the Zoning
Map of the City of Watertown, SD for Lot 3 Calvin Industrial Park Third
Addition from I-1 Light Industrial District to I-2 Heavy Industrial District
1. Public Hearing
2. Commission Action
Resolution No. 2026-36
6 - 10
(b)
Commission Consideration of Resolution No. 2026-35, The Plat of Calvin
Industrial Park Third Addition
Resolution No. 2026-35
11 - 25
(c)
Commission Consideration of Resolution No. 2026-37, a Zoning Text
Amendment to Chapter 21.10 Clarifying the Clear View Triangle
1. Public Hearing
2. Commission Action
Resolution No. 2026-37
26 - 74
(d)
Commission Consideration to In …
Tue Sep 8, 2026
City Council
Watertown City Council to consider property tax levy and new ambulance fees
The City Council will discuss certifying the property tax levy and establishing new ambulance fees. The body is also reviewing several special event liquor licenses and industrial park acceptances.
- Ordinance No. 26-31 to certify the Property Tax Levy to the Codington County Auditor
- Resolution No. 26-36 to establish new ambulance fees
- Billing services agreement with PCC Billing for Watertown Fire Rescue ambulance services
- Business license for Moyer Air Solutions LLC as a Gasfitting Contractor ($250.00)
- Acceptance of Jurrens-Schulte Industrial Addition and Calvin Industrial Park 2nd Addition
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City of Watertown
Proposed City Council Agenda
City Hall, 20 N Maple
Watertown, South Dakota
September 8, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, 20 N Maple
Watertown, South Dakota
September 8, 2026, 5:30 PM
City Hall, 20 N Maple
Watertown, South Dakota
September 8, 2026, 5:30 PM
Page
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
PRAYER
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.
ROLL CALL
5. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE
5. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE
5. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE
Pursuant to SDCL § 6-1-17, City Councilmembers shall disclose any potential conflicts of interest related
to matters on this agenda. Any member with a conflict shall recuse themselves from discussion and
voting on the affected item(s), in accordance with South Dakota law and City policy.
Pursuant to SDCL § 6-1-17, City Councilmembers shall disclose any potential conflicts of interest related
to matters on this agenda. Any member with a conflict shall recuse themselves from discussion and
voting on the affected item(s), in accordance with South Dakota law and City policy.
Pursuant to SDCL § 6-1-17, City Councilmembers shall disclose any potential conflicts of interest related
to matters on this agenda. Any member with a conflict shall recuse themselves from discussion and
voting on the affected item(s), in accordance with South Dakota law and City policy.
6.
ACTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA
7.
OPEN FORUM
8.
CONSENT AGENDA
(a) …
Tue Sep 8, 2026
Library Board of Trustees
Library Board to consider 2027 out-of-county card prices
The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review financial reports and expenditures. The board is scheduled to discuss and approve pricing for out-of-county library cards for 2027.
- Approval of 2027 out-of-county card prices
- Approval of August 2026 general fund and fines fund expenditures
- Review of July 2026 financial reports
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City of Watertown
Proposed Library Board of Trustees
Agenda
Proposed Library Board of Trustees
Agenda
Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street
NE
Watertown, South Dakota
September 8, 2026, 4:15 PM
Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street
NE
Watertown, South Dakota
September 8, 2026, 4:15 PM
Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street
NE
Watertown, South Dakota
September 8, 2026, 4:15 PM
Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street
NE
Watertown, South Dakota
September 8, 2026, 4:15 PM
Page
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
3.
PUBLIC COMMENT
4.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
(a)
Approval of the minutes from the August meeting
August 2026 Library Board of Trustee Minutes
2
(b)
Financial reports for July 2026
July 2026 Financial Summary
3 - 4
5.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
6.
REGULAR AGENDA
(a)
Approval of the general fund expenditures and fines fund expenditures for
August 2026
Approval of the general fund expenditures and fines fund expenditures for
August 2026
General fund and fines fund expenditures for August 2026
5 - 7
(b)
Correspondence
7.
REPORT OF LIBRARY DIRECTOR
8.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
(a)
Report of the budget committee
9.
OLD BUSINESS
10.
NEW BUSINESS
(a)
Approval of the 2027 out of county card prices
11.
OPEN
12.
EXECUTIVE SESSION …
Tue Sep 1, 2026
Airport Board
Watertown Airport Board to discuss FY2027 budget
The Airport Board will meet to discuss the FY2027 budget and receive a project update from the manager. The meeting also includes a review of minutes from the August 4, 2026, meeting.
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City of Watertown
Proposed Airport Board Agenda
Watertown Regional Airport, 550 Airport
Drive
Watertown, South Dakota
September 1, 2026, 4:00 PM
Watertown Regional Airport, 550 Airport
Drive
Watertown, South Dakota
September 1, 2026, 4:00 PM
Watertown Regional Airport, 550 Airport
Drive
Watertown, South Dakota
September 1, 2026, 4:00 PM
Watertown Regional Airport, 550 Airport
Drive
Watertown, South Dakota
September 1, 2026, 4:00 PM
Page
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
(a)
Approval of the minutes of the Airport Board Meeting held on August 4th,
2026.
Approval of the minutes of the Airport Board Meeting held on August 4th,
2026.
Airport Board - Aug 04 2026 - Minutes - Pdf
2
4.
PUBLIC COMMENT
5.
REGULAR AGENDA
(a)
Manager Brief
Project Update
6.
OLD BUSINESS
(a)
FY2027 Budget Discussion
7.
NEW BUSINESS
8.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
9.
MOTION TO ADJOURN
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Watertown
Airport Board Meeting Minutes
Watertown
Airport Board Meeting Minutes
August 4, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
The Airport Board met in regular session at 4:00 pm in the airport conference room. Board president
presiding.
CALL TO ORDER
The Airport Board met in regular session at 4:00 pm in the airport conference room. Board president
presiding.
CALL TO ORDER
The Airport Board met in regu …
Tue Aug 25, 2026
Parks, Recreation and Forestry Board
Parks, Recreation and Forestry Board to discuss trail and zoo updates
The board will review status reports for the city's recreation facilities, including the golf course and wellness center. Members will also discuss the board's meeting schedule and receive updates on the zoo and recreational trails.
- Recreational Trail Update
- Bramble Park Zoo Update
- Park Board Meeting Schedule
- Status reports for Cattail Crossing Golf Course and Prairie Lakes Wellness Center
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City of Watertown
Proposed Parks, Recreation and Forestry
Board Agenda
Proposed Parks, Recreation and Forestry
Board Agenda
Fieldhouse 1900 West Kemp Ave
Watertown, South Dakota
August 25, 2026, 12:00 PM
Fieldhouse 1900 West Kemp Ave
Watertown, South Dakota
August 25, 2026, 12:00 PM
Fieldhouse 1900 West Kemp Ave
Watertown, South Dakota
August 25, 2026, 12:00 PM
Page
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
3.
PUBLIC COMMENT
4.
DELEGATIONS
5.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
6.
REGULAR AGENDA
(a)
Approval of Minutes of
Parks, Recreation and Forestry Board - Jul 28 2026 - Minutes - Pdf
3 - 5
7.
OLD BUSINESS
(a)
Recreational Trail Update
(b)
Zoo Update
8.
NEW BUSINESS
(a)
Park Board Meeting Schedule
9.
SUPERINTENDENT AND STATUS REPORT
(a)
Director's Report
(b)
Status Reports: Recreation/WFAC
Recreation Board Report
6
(c)
Maintenance and Status Reports: Park and Forestry/City Park/Cemetery
Cemetery Board Report
City Park Board Report
Parks Board Report
Cemetery Board Report
City Park Board Report
Parks Board Report
Cemetery Board Report
City Park Board Report
Parks Board Report
7 - 9
(d)
Status Report: Prairie Lakes Wellness Center
Prairie Lakes Wellness Center Board Report
10
(e)
Status Report: Cattail Crossing Golf Course
Golf B …
Tue Aug 25, 2026
City Council Work Session
City Council to discuss unfunded infrastructure and priority projects
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss unfunded post-development infrastructure and the initial Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The body will also review priority projects for the City Council.
- Unfunded post-development infrastructure: sidewalks, water/hydrants, and stormwater maintenance
- Initial CIP Plan
- City Council Priority Projects
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City of Watertown
Proposed City Council Work Session Agenda
Main Conference Room - Downstairs City Hall
Watertown, South Dakota
August 25, 2026, 3:00 PM
Main Conference Room - Downstairs City Hall
Watertown, South Dakota
August 25, 2026, 3:00 PM
Main Conference Room - Downstairs City Hall
Watertown, South Dakota
August 25, 2026, 3:00 PM
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
3.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4.
REGULAR AGENDA
(a)
Unfunded Post Development Infrastructure
1. Sidewalks
1. Sidewalks
1. Sidewalks
2. Water/Hydrants
2. Water/Hydrants
2. Water/Hydrants
3. Stormwater Maintenance
3. Stormwater Maintenance
3. Stormwater Maintenance
(b)
Initial CIP Plan
(c)
City Council Priority Projects
5.
PUBLIC COMMENT
6.
ADJOURNMENT
Kristen Bobzien
Chief Financial Officer
Kristen Bobzien
Chief Financial Officer
The City of Watertown, South Dakota does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex,
religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. ADA Compliance:
The City of Watertown, South Dakota does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex,
religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. ADA Compliance:
The City of Watertown fully subscribes to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you desire to
attend this public meeting a …
Tue Aug 11, 2026
Library Board of Trustees
Watertown Library Board to consider Materials Selection Policy
The Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the approval of a Materials Selection Policy. The board will also review financial reports and expenditures for the general and fines funds.
- Approval of the Materials Selection Policy
- Approval of July 2026 general fund and fines fund expenditures
- Review of June 2026 financial reports
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City of Watertown
Proposed Library Board of Trustees
Agenda
Proposed Library Board of Trustees
Agenda
Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street
NE
Watertown, South Dakota
August 11, 2026, 4:15 PM
Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street
NE
Watertown, South Dakota
August 11, 2026, 4:15 PM
Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street
NE
Watertown, South Dakota
August 11, 2026, 4:15 PM
Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th Street
NE
Watertown, South Dakota
August 11, 2026, 4:15 PM
Page
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
3.
PUBLIC COMMENT
4.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
(a)
Approval of the minutes from the July 2026 meeting
July 2026 Library Board of Trustees Minutes
2
(b)
Financial reports for June 2026
June 2026 Financial Report
3 - 4
5.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
6.
REGULAR AGENDA
(a)
Approval of the general fund expenditures and fines fund expenditures for July
2026
Approval of the general fund expenditures and fines fund expenditures for July
2026
July 2026 General Fund and Fines Fund Expenditures
5 - 7
(b)
Correspondence
7.
REPORT OF LIBRARY DIRECTOR
8.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
9.
OLD BUSINESS
(a)
Approval of the Materials Selection Policy
Materials Selection Policy
Proposed Materials Selection Policy
Materials Selection Policy
Proposed Materials Selection Policy
8 - 14
10. …
Tue Aug 4, 2026
Airport Board
Airport Board to review FY '27 budget overview
The Airport Board will meet to discuss the budget for fiscal year 2027. The meeting also includes a manager's update and the approval of previous meeting minutes.
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City of Watertown
Proposed Airport Board Agenda
Watertown Regional Airport, 550 Airport
Drive
Watertown, South Dakota
August 4, 2026, 4:00 PM
Watertown Regional Airport, 550 Airport
Drive
Watertown, South Dakota
August 4, 2026, 4:00 PM
Watertown Regional Airport, 550 Airport
Drive
Watertown, South Dakota
August 4, 2026, 4:00 PM
Watertown Regional Airport, 550 Airport
Drive
Watertown, South Dakota
August 4, 2026, 4:00 PM
Page
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
(a)
Approval of the minutes of the Airport Board Meeting held on July 7th, 2026.
Airport Board - Jul 07 2026 - Minutes - Pdf
2
4.
PUBLIC COMMENT
5.
REGULAR AGENDA
(a)
Manager Brief
Helm's Update
(b)
FY '27 Budget Overview
6.
OLD BUSINESS
7.
NEW BUSINESS
8.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
9.
MOTION TO ADJOURN
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Watertown
Airport Board Meeting Minutes
Watertown
Airport Board Meeting Minutes
July 7, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
The Airport Board met in regular session at 4:00 pm in the airport conference room. Board president
presiding.
CALL TO ORDER
The Airport Board met in regular session at 4:00 pm in the airport conference room. Board president
presiding.
CALL TO ORDER
The Airport Board met in regular session at 4:00 pm in the airport conference room. Board president
presiding.
APPROVAL OF …
Tue Jul 28, 2026
Parks, Recreation and Forestry Board
Parks, Recreation and Forestry Board to review facility updates and status reports
The board will discuss updates regarding the Watertown Family Aquatic Center and Cattail Crossing Golf Course. The meeting includes status reports for the Bramble Park Zoo, Prairie Lakes Wellness Center, and city cemeteries.
- 2026 Projects Update
- Watertown Family Aquatic Center Update
- Cattail Crossing Golf Course Update
- Bramble Park Zoo status report
- Mt. Hope Cemetery revenue and burial report
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City of Watertown
Proposed Parks, Recreation and Forestry
Board Agenda
Proposed Parks, Recreation and Forestry
Board Agenda
Fieldhouse 1900 West Kemp Ave
Watertown, South Dakota
July 28, 2026, 12:00 PM
Fieldhouse 1900 West Kemp Ave
Watertown, South Dakota
July 28, 2026, 12:00 PM
Fieldhouse 1900 West Kemp Ave
Watertown, South Dakota
July 28, 2026, 12:00 PM
Page
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
3.
PUBLIC COMMENT
4.
DELEGATIONS
5.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
6.
REGULAR AGENDA
(a)
Approval of Minutes of
7.
OLD BUSINESS
(a)
2026 Projects Update
8.
NEW BUSINESS
(a)
Watertown Family Aquatic Center Update
(b)
Cattail Crossing Golf Course Update
9.
SUPERINTENDENT AND STATUS REPORT
(a)
Director's Report
(b)
Status Reports: Recreation/Family Aquatic Center
Recreation Board Report
3 - 6
(c)
Maintenance and Status Reports: Park and Forestry/City Park/Cemetery
Cemetery Board Report
Parks Board Report
City Park Board Report
Cemetery Board Report
Parks Board Report
City Park Board Report
Cemetery Board Report
Parks Board Report
City Park Board Report
7 - 9
(d)
Status Report: Prairie Lakes Wellness Center
PLWC Board Report
10
(e)
Status Report: Cattail Crossing Golf Course
Golf Course Board Report
11
(f)
Maintenance and S …
💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $270,425 | BYER, MARILYN Department of Energy · JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR WATERTOWN OPERATIONS, MARKETING/MAINTENANCE, A |
| $215,171 | NT SALES AND LEASING, INC. Department of Defense · PARTS WASHERS FOR MATES (3), CSMS (2), AND ALL FMS (13). |
| $194,932 | BYER, MARILYN Department of Energy · JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR WATERTOWN OPERATIONS, MARKETING, AND MAINTENAN |
| $148,879 | J & B LLC Department of Defense · 8505780638!LIFE,PRESERVER,FAST |
| $116,312 | NT SALES AND LEASING, INC. Department of Defense · QTY 5: CUDA MODEL 3648 PARTS WASHER WITH PREFERRED OPTIONS PACKAGES |
| $105,139 | BYER, MARILYN Department of Energy · 2026 JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR WATERTOWN OPERATIONS, MARKETING, AND MAIN |
| $89,385 | REGENCY MIDWEST VENTURES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Department of Defense · FY22 LODGING REQUIREMENT FOR THE HHB 147TH WATERTOWN SD. |
| $73,649 | DAKOTA PUMP & CONTROL, INC. Department of Defense · REPAIR LIFT STATION |
| $69,832 | NT SALES AND LEASING, INC. Department of Defense · CUDA 2840 FRONT LOAD PARTS WASH UNISON BUY #1182878_01 |
| $68,439 | DAKOTA BODIES, LLC Department of Agriculture · AAP 682787 - UTILITY TRUCK BEDS |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Codington County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Business establishments1,210 (15,001 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,002/mo (414 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy14.7% (low numeracy 24% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
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