Pierre City Commission Rezones Wall Plaza Addition; E-Bike Rules Get First Look
The Pierre City Commission approved a rezoning for light industrial use, adjusted a concrete contract, and temporarily closed a street for sewer work during its June 23 meeting. A subsequent meeting on June 30 saw first reading of an ordinance that would update e-bicycle regulations in the city code.
Wall Plaza Addition rezoned
Commissioners voted unanimously to adopt Ordinance 1891, changing the zoning of properties in the Wall Plaza Addition from Agriculture to Light Industrial. The change enables future development consistent with light industrial uses such as manufacturing or warehousing.
Street closure and concrete contract
In other unanimous actions, the commission granted a temporary closure of the 100 Block of East Dakota Avenue from June 29 to July 7 for R&W Construction to complete sewer work. Members also approved Change Order #1 for the Precast Concrete Materials contract with Cemcast Pipe & Precast, reducing the total by $8,438.50 to a final amount of $73,408.
Personnel and consent items
The consent calendar, approved unanimously, included the hiring of Jeffrey Swartz and a wage adjustment for Karson Nieman. Routine city claims and raffle requests were also greenlit.
Agenda preview: e-bike ordinance, trail discussions
When the commission convened June 30, it held a first reading of Ordinance 1892, which would revise Chapter 9 regulations governing e-bicycles. The board did not vote on the measure; a second reading and possible adoption could occur at a future meeting. The June 30 agenda also included discussions on a temporary alcohol license for Larkspur Landing Event Center covering 10 dates from July through December, the Missouri River Overlook Trail, a water service agreement with Eldon Becker, and solid waste refuse hauler agreements. Commissioners also received updates on the Museum of the South Dakota State Historical Society, the River Cities Cornhole Devine Park Lighting Project, and the USS Pierre Crew. No final decisions were released.
Arbor Board meets with no substantive business
The Pierre Arbor Board met June 23 in a procedural session, approving minutes from May 19 and receiving a staff report indicating no scheduled board meeting. Remaining time was spent in open dialogue before adjournment.
Coming up
Board of Adjustment – July 6. A single variance request will be heard: a side yard encroachment at 108 Bulow Dr. for property owner Ruby Douglas.
Golf Board – July 6. Members will review minutes, hear clubhouse and superintendent reports, and discuss old business including driving range improvements, the capital improvement fund, and fundraising. Reports from the HLGA and OMGA follow.
City Commission special meeting – July 8. The commission will meet behind closed doors under SDCL 1-25-2(1) to discuss personnel matters regarding public officers or employees. No public votes or other business are scheduled.
Park & Recreation Board – July 16. The board will explore 2027 budget items: play structures at Brandt Pond, lights at Griffin Baseball field, and aquatic center pool repairs. Other agenda topics include dog park amenities and wheelchair ramp updates.
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