City of Harrisburg, South Dakota, SD

Regular Council Agenda

Regular Council Agenda

The Harrisburg City Council will vote on a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including a final payment for a biosolids building upgrade, street maintenance change orders, and a new CFO hire. They will also consider a $1.84 million bid for the 272nd Street paving project and hold a first reading to rezone about 16 acres from agriculture to general business. A public hearing and resolution to amend the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map is also scheduled.

• Bid award to Black-Top Paving for 272nd Street Paving project: $1,837,282.75
• First reading of Ordinance 2026-17 to rezone ~16 acres (NW ¼ 28-100-50) from A-1 to GB for Allura Second Addition
• Change order 2 with Black-Top Paving for 2026 Street Maintenance: +$22,165.55, new total $949,020.10
• Final pay application to Visions Construction for Biosolids Storage Building: $10,470.42
• Public hearing on Resolution 2026-15 amending Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map

Library Board

The Harrisburg Library Board is meeting to adopt the agenda and consent agenda, hear public comment, and receive financial and director's reports. They will discuss programming updates, review Chapter 9 of the SDSL Public Library Trustee Handbook, and get updates on an ALA grant and city matters. The meeting is largely routine with no major decisions listed.

• Financial report for June 2026 and 2026 expenses per month
• Director's report for August 2026
• Programming update for August 2026
• Review of Chapter 9 of the SDSL Public Library Trustee Handbook
• Update on ALA Libraries Transforming Communities grant

Planning Commission

The Harrisburg Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a rezoning request, a conditional use permit for a daycare, and an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map. They will also approve minutes from the July 14 meeting and receive staff reports on building permits.

• Rezoning of ~16 acres from A-1 Agriculture to GB General Business for Allura Second Addition (Ordinance 2026-17)
• Conditional Use Permit for a daycare at Tract 1, Willow Estates Addition
• Amendment to Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map (Resolution 2026-15)
• Approval of July 14, 2026 meeting minutes
• Staff report on issued building permits for July 2026

Planning Commission

This is the agenda for the Harrisburg Board of Adjustment meeting on August 11, 2026, with the Planning Commission convening immediately after. The agenda is largely procedural, including call to order, roll call, adoption of agenda, approval of minutes, and open forum. No specific rezoning, conditional use permit, or ordinance amendment items are listed for public hearing.

• Approval of minutes from July 14, 2026 Board of Adjustment meeting
• Public hearing on rezoning requests (no specific items listed)
• Public hearing on conditional use permits (no specific items listed)
• Public hearing on ordinance amendments (no specific items listed)

Regular Council Agenda

The City Council will consider second readings for three ordinances regarding zoning and traffic codes. The meeting also includes approvals for road improvement payments and construction agreements.

• Ordinance 2026-13: Adding day care centers as a conditional use in R-2 Low Density Residential District
• Ordinance 2026-15: Rezoning Tract 1, Willow Estates Addition from R-1 to R-2
• Ordinance 2026-12: Amending Traffic Code to include motorized scooters and electric bicycles
• Payment of $1,074,325.68 to D&G Concrete Construction for 273rd/Willow Street Corridor Improvements
• Subdivision Construction Agreement for Lone Tree Addition with Allen Development LLC

Regular Council Agenda

The City Council will hold first readings on four ordinances: adding day care centers as a conditional use in R-2 districts, allowing cannabis cultivation and manufacturing facilities in industrial zones, rezoning Willow Estates from R-1 to R-2, and amending cannabis license rules. A second reading is scheduled for an ordinance regulating motorized scooters and electric bicycles. The council will also discuss a cost-share for a roundabout at 271st Street and Western Avenue.

• First reading of Ordinance 2026-13: adding day care centers as conditional use in R-2 Low Density Residential District
• First reading of Ordinance 2026-14: adding cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, and testing facilities as conditional uses in LI Light Industrial and HI Heavy Industrial districts
• First reading of Ordinance 2026-15: rezoning Tract 1, Willow Estates Addition from R-1 to R-2
• First reading of Ordinance 2026-16: amending cannabis establishment license issuance and number of dispensaries
• Second reading of Ordinance 2026-12: regulating motorized scooters, electric bicycles, and other personal transport vehicles

Park Board

The Harrisburg Park Board will meet on July 16, 2026, at 6:00 PM to review routine procedural items and discuss several park-related topics. The board will consider an ice rink discussion memo and related documents, along with updates on the capital improvement plan, tree planting, and current grant applications.

• Ice Rink Discussion (Heritage ice rink location.pdf, Ice Rink liner.png, Spring clamp.png)
• Review of Capital Improvement Plan
• Tree Planting updates
• Current Grant Applications review

Planning Commission

The Board of Adjustment will meet to consider a variance request for a specific property. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from December 9, 2025.

• Public hearing for variance to reduce front-yard setback from 25 feet to 16.6 feet at 604 Augustana Avenue

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review and make recommendations to the City Council on three items: a rezoning of Tract 1 in Willow Estates Addition from R-1 to R-2, an ordinance adding day care centers as a conditional use in R-2 districts, and an ordinance adding cannabis cultivation, product manufacturing, and testing facilities as conditional uses in light and heavy industrial zones while revising cannabis dispensary rules. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, public comment, and a staff report on building permits.

• Rezoning Tract 1, Willow Estates Addition from R-1 Single-Family Detached Residential to R-2 Low Density Residential (Ordinance 2026-15)
• Adding day care centers as a conditional use in R-2 Low Density Residential District (Ordinance 2026-12)
• Adding cannabis cultivation, product manufacturing, and testing facilities as conditional uses in LI Light Industrial and HI Heavy Industrial zones, plus revising Section 5.27 on cannabis dispensaries (Ordinance 2026-13)
• Approval of June 9, 2026 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Staff report on building permits issued in June 2026

Library Board

The Library Board meeting scheduled for July 9, 2026, was canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

Regular Council Agenda

The Harrisburg City Council will meet on July 7, 2026, at 6:00 pm at Showplace Training Center, 418 N Cliff Ave. The agenda includes routine procedural items, a consent agenda with contracts and renewals totaling over $1.6M, and votes on zoning amendments for Greyhawk Estates and alcohol regulations in the business district.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2026-10 rezoning Greyhawk Estates lots from R-1 to R-2/R-3 residential districts
• Approval of $526,511.35 pay application to Black-Top Paving for 2026 Street Maintenance Project
• Approval of $1,118,275.18 pay application to D&G Concrete for 273rd/Willow Street Corridor Improvements
• Approval of $2,010.20 right-of-way purchase agreement with Pulse Athletics LLC for Lot H-3 in Green Meadows Addition
• Approval of Resolution 2026-13 for grading and asphalt surfacing on 272nd Street with special assessments

Regular Council Agenda

The council will hold a public hearing on a comprehensive plan amendment and first readings of two ordinances: one rezoning parts of Greyhawk Estates from R-1 to R-2 and R-3, and another amending zoning rules for alcohol establishments. Other business includes approving a $150,543.99 street maintenance pay application, a $67,719.18 pay application for biosolids, a street closure for National Night Out, a final plat for Westergard Addition, a July 4 street closure, an animal-at-large ticket appeal, and a CFO job description.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2026-12 (comprehensive plan future land use map amendment)
• First reading of Ordinance 2026-10 rezoning Greyhawk Estates lots from R-1 to R-2 and R-3
• First reading of Ordinance 2026-11 amending alcohol establishment use standards in Central and General Business Districts
• Approval of Pay Application #2 to Visions Construction Group for $67,719.18
• Approval of Pay Application 3 to Black-Top Paving for $150,543.99 for 2026 Street Maintenance Project

Library Board

The Harrisburg Community Library Board will consider reinstating Stephanie Bouza to the board and elect a Board President. They will also review updates to the Circulation and Materials Policy and discuss Chapter 8 of the SDSL Public Library Trustee Handbook. The meeting includes routine reports and public comment.

• Reinstatement of Stephanie Bouza to the Library Board of Trustees
• Election of a Board of Trustees President
• Review of updates to the Circulation and Materials Policy
• Review and discussion of Chapter 8 of the SDSL Public Library Trustee Handbook
• Financial report and Director's report for May/June 2026

Park Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will meet to discuss and make recommendations regarding an ice rink and a splashpad. The meeting also includes standard procedural items and public comment.

• Ice Rink discussion
• Splashpad discussion

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests and conditional use permit amendments. The body will also review proposed changes to alcoholic beverage establishment setbacks and the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map.

• Ordinance 2026-10: Rezoning Greyhawk Estates lots from R-1 Single-Family to R-2 and R-3 Multi-Family Residential
• Conditional Use Permit amendment for a billboard at Lot 1 in Tract 2 of Country Corner Orchards’ Addition
• Conditional Use Permit amendment for vehicle sales at Lot 1A of Block 1, Tom Sawyer Addition
• Conditional Use Permit amendment for mini-warehousing at 604 Augustana Avenue
• Ordinance 2026-11: Proposed setback changes for alcoholic beverage establishments in Central and General Business districts

Council Study Session

The Harrisburg City Council will hold a study session to review several topics, including a water source presentation, the job description and hiring process for a Chief Financial Officer, and an ordinance discussion on e-bikes. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is an information-sharing and discussion meeting.

• Water source presentation
• Chief Financial Officer hiring process review
• E-bike ordinance discussion
• Marijuana manufacturing and cultivation discussion
• Voluntary special assessments information sharing

Regular Council Agenda

The City Council will consider a consent agenda including payments for street maintenance and corridor improvements totaling over $1.1 million, as well as easements and a warranty deed from a trust. A public hearing will be held on a temporary liquor license for Harrisburg Days, and the council will vote on a professional services agreement with the Harrisburg Community Fire Department for fire, rescue, and EMS services.

• Pay Application 2 to Black-Top Paving for 2026 Street Maintenance Project: $116,429.31
• Change Order 2 with D&G Concrete for 273rd/Willow Street Corridor Improvements: increase of $33,975.69
• Pay Application 2 to D&G Concrete for 273rd/Willow Street Corridor Improvements: $916,764.49
• Public hearing on temporary liquor license for Harrisburg Days
• Professional services agreement with Harrisburg Community Fire Department for fire, rescue, and EMS

Regular Council Agenda

The City Council will consider a preliminary subdivision plan for Dakota Woods Addition and Dakota Woods Plaza, and adopt a Safe Streets for All safety action plan. The consent agenda includes a final change order decreasing the SE Infrastructure project by $183,328.61 to $9,636,759.32, and approval of a new Community Development Director at $117,510 annually.

• Preliminary subdivision plan for Dakota Woods Addition and Dakota Woods Plaza
• Resolution 2026-11 adopting a Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Comprehensive Safety Action Plan
• Change Order 5 (final) with D&G Concrete for SE Infrastructure project: decrease of $183,328.61, new total $9,636,759.32
• New hire: Community Development Director Sean Hegyi at $117,510.00 annually
• Discussion on 272nd Street special assessments

Planning Commission

The Harrisburg Planning Commission will meet on May 12, 2026, to review and recommend a preliminary subdivision plan for the Dakota Woods Addition and Dakota Woods Plaza. The meeting will also include public hearings for rezoning requests, conditional use permits, and ordinance amendments, along with staff reports on issued permits.

• Review and recommendation of Preliminary Subdivision Plan for Dakota Woods Addition and Dakota Woods Plaza
• Public hearing for rezoning requests
• Public hearing for conditional use permits
• Public hearing for ordinance amendments
• Staff report on April 2026 issued permit reports

Library Board

The Harrisburg Library Board will consider updates to the Collection Development Policy and discuss the Summer Reading Program (SRP) schedule and materials. The board will also review Chapter 7 of the SDSL Public Library Trustee Handbook and receive financial and director's reports.

• Review of updates to the Collection Development Policy
• Discussion of Summer Reading Program 2026 calendars and logs for adults, teens, elementary, and preschool
• Review of Chapter 7 of the SDSL Public Library Trustee Handbook
• Financial report on 2026 monthly expenses
• Invitation to May 13 Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Board meeting about Splash Pad

Regular Council Agenda

The Harrisburg City Council is meeting to consider consent agenda items, public hearings, and ordinance second readings. Key actions include approving a $583,422.82 payment for the 273rd/Willow Street Corridor Improvements, a change order increasing the 2026 Street Maintenance Project to $926,854.55, and second readings of several zoning ordinances. The council will also hold a public hearing on a liquor license for Kwik Star and consider transferring real property to the Harrisburg Economic Development Corporation.

• Approval of Pay Application 1 to D&G Concrete Construction, Inc. for $583,422.82 for 273rd/Willow Street Corridor Improvements
• Change Order 1 with Black-Top Paving Company for 2026 Street Maintenance Project, increase of $138,469.45, new total $926,854.55
• Second readings of ordinances 2026-04 through 2026-09, including rezonings to R-3 Multi-Family and amendments to zoning regulations
• Public hearing on Package (off-sale) Liquor License for Kwik Star at 1430 Tom Sawyer Trail
• Resolution 2026-10 to transfer real property to Harrisburg Economic Development Corporation and enter into development agreement

Regular Council Agenda

The City Council will hold first readings for six ordinances, including three rezoning requests to Multi-Family Residential (R-3) and updates to sign and lot regulations. The body is also reviewing several construction payments and land easements.

• First readings of Ordinances 2026-04, 05, and 06 to rezone various parcels to Residential – Multi-Family (R-3)
• Payment of $62,818.75 to Visions Construction Group Inc for Biosolids Storage Building Upgrades
• Right of way purchase agreement with Creekside Commons, LLC for $30,005.50
• Resolution No. 2026-08 regarding a Land and Water Conservation Grant Fund application for pickleball courts
• First readings of Ordinances 2026-07, 08, and 09 to amend zoning regulations for R-3 districts, private recreational facilities, and signs

Park Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will meet to discuss and make recommendations on several park and recreation projects. Topics include pollinator gardens, a splashpad update, and an outdoor ice rink.

• Pollinator Gardens discussion
• Splashpad update
• Outdoor Ice Rink discussion

Council Study Session

The Harrisburg City Council will hold a study session to discuss the 2026 Capital Improvement Plan funding, board/committee pay rates, and the Mydland Pond Trail. The meeting includes procedural items and a look-ahead section with multiple rezoning proposals, zoning amendments, and contract approvals.

• 2026 Capital Improvement Plan funding review
• Board/committee pay discussion
• Mydland Pond Trail review
• Three rezoning proposals in Greyhawk Estates (Lots 1,5,7 Blocks 8,6,7)
• Zoning amendments (Sections 3.7.3, 5.27, 4.9)

Regular Council Agenda

The City Council is reviewing several agreements related to the 273rd/Willow Street Corridor Improvements. The body will also consider a resolution for retail liquor license fees and a grant application for the Showplace Trail Pathway Improvement Project.

• Utility Relocation Agreement with Southeastern Electric Cooperative, INC. for $93,292.65
• Utility Relocation Agreement with Lincoln County Rural Water System Inc. for $103,875.00
• Change order No. 1 for 273rd/Willow Street Corridor Improvements increasing contract to $6,626,346.80
• Resolution No. 2026-06 setting retail on-sale liquor license fees
• Professional Services Agreement for cybersecurity measures with Microsoft Cloud – DSU

Council Study Session

The Harrisburg City Council will hold a study session to discuss several items, including the city's potential participation in the Coyote Subbasin, the sludge application process, a public information discussion on 272nd St, and a review of the city's alcohol ordinance. The meeting is a discussion-only session with no formal votes expected.

• Coyote Subbasin Discussion – City Participation
• Sludge Application Process
• 272nd St Public Information Discussion
• Holding Tank Discussion
• City Alcohol Ordinance Discussion

Regular Council Agenda

The Harrisburg City Council will meet on March 17, 2026, at 5:00 pm at City Hall (301 E Willow St) to approve contracts and ordinances. The agenda includes professional services agreements for a utility rate study and pavement management system update, as well as a wetlands purchase agreement for the 273rd/Willow Street Corridor Improvements project.

• Approval of wetlands purchase agreement with Tetonka, LLP for 273rd/Willow Street Corridor Improvements ($13,000)
• Approval of geotechnical testing agreement with Geotek Engineering ($47,475) for 273rd/Willow Street Corridor Improvements
• Approval of geotechnical testing agreement with Aaron Swan & Associates ($7,995) for 2026 Street Maintenance Project
• Approval of Bid Award to Black-Top Paving Company for 2026 Crack Seal and Seal Coat project ($66,852)
• Approval of Professional Services Agreement for Utility Rate Study with AE2S ($175,000)

Local Board of Equalization

The Local Review Board will consider multiple property assessment appeals and a notice of intention to add omitted property to the assessment role. The board is also scheduled to approve the assessment role and administrative changes.

• 27 property parcel appeals
• Notice of Intention to Add Omitted Property to Assessment Role (Fiechtner)
• Approval of the assessment role
• Approval of administrative changes per SDCL 10-1-16.1

Council Study Session

The Harrisburg City Council will hold a study session with no specific items listed for discussion or decision. The meeting is procedural, including roll call, public comment, and adjournment.

Regular Council Agenda

The Harrisburg City Council will consider several significant items, including a $6.6 million bid for the 273rd/Willow Street Corridor Improvements, a $788,385 street maintenance contract, a $264,222 splash pad design agreement, and a $165,454 slurry seal project. They will also hold first and second readings of rezoning ordinances, and vote on financial contributions to local organizations.

• Bid award to D&G Concrete Construction, Inc. for 273rd/Willow Street Corridor Improvements: $6,598,377.60
• Bid award to Black-Top Paving Company for 2026 Street Maintenance Project: $788,385.10
• Professional services agreement with Stockwell Engineers, Inc. for Central Park Splash Pad: $264,222.00
• Bid award to Asphalt Surface Technologies Corporation for 2026 Slurry Seal project: $165,454.50
• First reading of Ordinance 2026-03 to rezone land in Section 34 between R-1 and R-1C; second reading of Ordinance 2026-01 to rezone Hitt Addition tracts to General Business and Light Industrial