Pierre City Commission rezones Wall Plaza Addition; variance, golf board meetings ahead
The Pierre City Commission approved a rezoning of the Wall Plaza Addition from Agriculture to Light Industrial on June 23, the most consequential decision among recent city meetings. The unanimous vote on Ordinance 1891 clears the way for different land uses in that area.
City Commission — June 23
Commissioners voted unanimously on several items, according to official minutes:
- **Ordinance 1891** — Rezone properties in Wall Plaza Addition from Agriculture to Light Industrial (Unanimous).
- **Street closure** — 100 Block of East Dakota Avenue closed from June 29 to July 7 for R&W Construction (Unanimous).
- **Precast Concrete Materials Change Order #1** with Cemcast Pipe & Precast, reducing the contract by $8,438.50 to a total of $73,408 (Unanimous).
- **Consent calendar** — Included new hire Jeffrey Swartz and a wage adjustment for Karson Nieman (Unanimous).
- Various city claims and raffle requests approved (Unanimous).
City Commission — June 30
Minutes have not yet been published for this meeting. The agenda listed these items for discussion or action:
- Temporary alcohol license for Larkspur Landing Event Center on 10 dates from July to December.
- Missouri River Overlook Trail discussion.
- Water service agreement with Eldon Becker.
- Solid waste refuse hauler agreements.
- First reading of Ordinance 1892, revising e-bicycle regulations in Chapter 9.
- Updates on the Museum of the South Dakota State Historical Society, the River Cities Cornhole Devine Park Lighting Project, and the USS Pierre Crew.
Because minutes are not available, outcomes for these items are not yet confirmed.
Arbor Board — June 23
The Arbor Board meeting was largely procedural. The agenda called for approving minutes from May 19, 2026, and a staff report indicating no meeting was scheduled. Minutes have not yet been published.
Coming Up
- **July 6 — Board of Adjustment:** Will consider a variance request from Ruby Douglas for a side yard encroachment at 108 Bulow Dr.
- **July 6 — Golf Board:** Will discuss driving range improvements, the capital improvement fund, fundraising, a tee sheet amendment update, and reports from HLGA and OMGA.
- **July 8 — City Commission (Special):** Closed executive session under SDCL 1-25-2(1) for personnel matters. No public votes or other business are scheduled.
- **July 16 — Park & Recreation Board:** Will discuss 2027 budget items including the Brandt Pond play structure, Griffin Baseball field lights, and aquatic center pool repair, plus dog park amenities and wheelchair ramp updates.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — Pierre City Commission Rezones Wall Plaza Addition; E-Bike Rules Get First Look
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