Clark, City of

The council meetings covered a wide range of administrative and operational topics, including the adoption of agendas and resolutions for investments, election ordinances, and farmland leases. Discussions focused on department updates for the golf club, police operations, code enforcement, and street maintenance. The board addressed specific requests such as property variances, street lighting, the installation of time capsules, and pool project funding. Additionally, the council reviewed and approved financial statements, claims, and appointments for local boards and commissions. Equalization meetings were also held to hear and deliberate on property tax assessment appeals.

The documented meetings involve the Clark City Council acting as the Board of Adjustment, the City Council, the Local Board of Equalization, and an Emergency Council Meeting. Key discussions and actions included: the approval of a variance for Bruce Brekke to build an oversized storage structure; adoption of the agenda and approval of various financial statements and claims across meetings; approval of Resolution #850 to authorize a farm land lease to Cody Wookey and Jason McHenry; approval of Resolution #851 setting forth a schedule of fines for municipal code violations; approval of Ordinance #560 amending pet licensing to be bi-annual; approval of Ordinance #561 regarding revisions to municipal code titles concerning vehicle towing/parking and concealed weapons; approving the 2019 Annual Report; approving the SD Public Library Survey; approving a special event liquor license for the Clark American Legion contingent on COVID-19 rescheduling; approving an agreement for Wetland Monthly Inspections and Annual Monitoring; and notably, approving Resolution #852 (and Ordinance #562) establishing emergency measures to address the COVID-19 public health crisis, including closure orders for restaurants, recreational facilities, and other public venues. Additionally, the Board of Equalization addressed several clerical error appeals related to property assessments and reappraised one property based on an appeal.

The City Council meeting covered several municipal business items. Discussions and actions included adopting the agenda, addressing department updates such as snow removal policies, payloader maintenance, snow hydrant clearing requests, and police squad rim purchases. The council approved utility bill write-offs, sent one bill to collections, and reviewed upcoming 2023 election terms. Key resolutions involved approving changes to the operations manual to allow sick leave donation, approving Resolution #864 setting the 2023 fee schedule, and passing Resolution #865 to lease retention pond cropland to Cody Wookey and Jason McHenry. The council decided to move forward with annexing some properties based on the 2016 Annexation Study. Subsequent meetings involved approving meter installation bids, authorizing the Mayor to sign a Fuel Site Use Agreement, approving 2023 dump fees, setting pool manager pay, and approving summer recreation fees. Liquor licenses were approved for Pro Pheasants and the 2nd Chance Prom. Financial matters included approving claims and monthly financial statements. Further discussions addressed cemetery field sponsorship, fundraising requests from the football team, tractor purchase authorization, and accepting the bid for solid waste collection. The council also held an executive session to discuss personnel and contractual issues.

The meeting involved the adoption of the agenda and recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. Public input included a request to reduce library copy fees and a notice of conflict regarding the February meeting date. Department updates covered the expected opening of the skating rink, the completion of the Drinking Water Facility Fund Application, the Police Chief's year-end report, and concerns about parking hazards near the elementary school. The council approved financial reports and claims for December. Key decisions included adopting Dacotah Bank as the official depositor, approving the Clark County Courier as the official newspaper, approving perpetual care workman's compensation coverage for the Fire Department, and discussing 2022 fees for the Clark Golf Course. Personnel matters included approving a salary for Pete Lipinski and raising the minimum wage for the Library Substitute position. The council moved to advertise city-owned land for auction and later rejected all bids for Lot 3 Olson's Addition and W 30' of Lot 5 and Lots 6 & 7 Brown and Wares Addition, while also rescinding a prior motion regarding land sale advertising. The session concluded with an executive session concerning personnel and contractual issues.

The documents span multiple meetings in early 2024. Key discussions included the adoption of agendas, approval of monthly financials and claims, and significant capital expenditures such as the purchase of a new pool filter (though this motion was later rescinded and reauthorized under different terms). A major focus was the public hearing and subsequent approval of Zoning Ordinance #585, which involved rezoning properties and amending regulations regarding septic tanks, cannabis dispensary setbacks, and residential use classifications. The Council also addressed housing development updates, approved resolutions (including one for an assignment of a gas distribution franchise ordinance), confirmed appointments for property appraisers, and discussed initiating a new Dacotah Bank account for construction project fees. Further topics involved approving temporary liquor licenses, setting dump fees, addressing property value appeals at the Board of Equalization meeting, and awarding the hay land baling contract.