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Aug 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Spearfish City Council Regular Session Minutes
The council issued proclamations for Women's Equality Day and Spearfish Bike Week. Key actions included approving wage additions and adjustments, holding public hearings to approve zoning amendments and appropriations ordinance supplements, and acknowledging assignments of tax increment revenues. Several special event malt beverage and liquor licenses were approved for upcoming community events, and an employment contract for the City Attorney was finalized. The council approved the first reading of an ordinance regarding personnel policy revisions and authorized multiple capital purchases, including camera systems, heavy equipment, and a plow/dump truck. Additionally, the council reviewed the 2027 proposed budgets and discussed departmental updates regarding building permits, park maintenance, and public safety initiatives.
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The Council meeting involved several key actions: approving wage additions and adjustments for 2026, authorizing a professional services agreement with Clarion Associates, LLC for updating Title XV of the City Code, and approving various special event and retail liquor licenses. Additionally, the Council authorized the early payoff of 2015 Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, accepted the Certificate of Final Completion for the Rainbow Road Box Culvert Project, and awarded the bid for the Airport Water Main Extension project to Wilson Contracting. The meeting also included departmental project updates regarding road improvements and a presentation of the 2027 budget requests, which notably included a 15% increase for health insurance premiums, a new proposed paid parental leave policy, and the purchase of a new applicant tracking system.
Jul 6, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Spearfish City Council Regular Session Minutes
The City Council approved a fee waiver for the BHSU Foundation construction project and authorized wage adjustments. Public hearings were held for ordinances related to utilities, water, sanitary sewer, parks and recreation, flood prevention, public ways, and subdivisions. The council adopted the Engineering Design Standards and a resolution levying a special maintenance fee for street surfaces. Additional actions included approving various agreements, special exceptions, and change orders. Bids were awarded for the Airport Apron, Campground Water Line, and Yellowstone & Wyoming Ct. Drainage projects. The council also elected a new Council President and Vice President, made an appointment to the Art in Public Places Advisory Board, and received departmental updates regarding infrastructure projects, zoning requests, and wildland fire operations.
Jun 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Spearfish City Council Regular Session Minutes
The council addressed various legislative and operational items, including amendments to city ordinances regarding utilities, flood prevention, and subdivisions. Members approved wage adjustments, sewer capacity allocations, and real estate agreements for subdivision development. The council also authorized engineering service amendments for infrastructure projects and considered a sewer project change order. Additionally, liquor license applications were approved, bill payments and salary expenses were authorized, and new members were appointed to the Art in Public Places Advisory Committee.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
