Michael Osten

The commission reviewed and approved various financial claims and department reports. Key actions included hiring a new employee for the Public Works department and conducting the first reading of an ordinance amending fees. The commission also processed several malt beverage license renewals and new applications, including tabling one application for further site inspection. Additionally, dates were set for upcoming readings of ordinances regarding subdivision geotechnical requirements and zoning area regulations. A commitment letter for a FEMA grant was approved, and the meeting concluded after an executive session concerning legal, economic development, negotiation, and personnel issues.

The commission held a special meeting to review and approve four resolutions regarding real property plats. These resolutions included the approval of plats for Lots 6A and 6B of the Shadowland Ranch Subdivision, a replat of Sun Valley Estates Lots 161R and Glengarriff Park 3, a replat of Sun Valley Estates Lots 125R-1, 125R-2, and 125R-3, and the approval of the plat for Shadowland Ranch Subdivision Lot 1 through Lot 9, including the associated right-of-way areas.

The Commission addressed several financial and administrative items, including the approval of claims, hand checks, and July 2022 payroll across various departments. Key discussion topics included utility billing adjustments, a presentation on Black Hills Council of Local Governments 2023 dues, and personnel payroll changes for the Public Works Director and a Wastewater Operator. Additionally, the commission reviewed a proposal for additional police personnel, a technology quote for security system replacement, resolution 2022-16 regarding liquor licenses, and draft versions of the personnel policy handbook and public works safety manual. An executive session was held to discuss legal, economic development, and personnel issues.

The commission reviewed and approved various claims and hand checks. Discussions were held regarding repair options for Siouxland Road, an overview of the 2020 ordinance review, and the composition of the Board of Adjustment. Actions included approving field training pay for police personnel, passing several ordinances related to licensing, fees, parks, and bidding contracts, and awarding the wastewater treatment expansion bid. Additionally, the commission approved a change proposal, a master services agreement with HDR, and a change order for Infinity Drive, while also hearing public input regarding road updates.

The commission reviewed and approved claims, hand checks, and payroll for various city departments. Discussions included utility billing adjustments for the month of January, the first readings of ordinances TSO 2022-03 and TSO 2022-04 regarding zoning changes for specific subdivisions, and a personnel matter concerning a 90-day review pay increase for a public works employee. An executive session was held to discuss legal, economic development, negotiations, and personnel issues.