Harrisburg public meetings in 2024
30 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Library Board
The Harrisburg Community Library Board will review updates to the Circulation and Materials Policy to comply with South Dakota State Law 22-24-56 and add interlibrary loan procedures. They will also discuss a revised library card application and a new Interlibrary Loan request form. Reports on November attendance, financials, and programming activities will be presented.
- Review updates to Circulation and Materials Policy per South Dakota State Law 22-24-56
- Review and discuss new Interlibrary Loan request form
- Review updates to library card application
- Review results of Sensory Santa survey
The Harrisburg Community Library Board approved updates to the Circulation and Materials Policy, aligning it with South Dakota State Law 22-24-56 and adding a section on interlibrary loans. The board also reviewed the library card application and interlibrary loan request form, and discussed proposed state budget cuts to the South Dakota State Library. No public comments were made, and the meeting was adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved November 2024 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved updates to Circulation and Materials Policy (unanimous)
Library Board
The Harrisburg Community Library Board will discuss and determine how to move forward with late fees, review updates to the Collection Development Policy per state law, and elect a board president and two new board members. The meeting also includes reports on attendance and financials.
- Decision on late fees for library materials
- Review of Collection Development Policy in accordance with South Dakota State Law 22-24-56
- Election of Board President
- Vote for two new HCL Board members
Parks Board
The Harrisburg Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board will meet on November 13, 2024, to discuss updates from the HBA, receive a presentation on the Harrisburg Trails Plan, and review the Holiday Lighting Contest. The board will also consider consent agenda items including approval of previous meeting minutes. Public comment is invited on any agenda item.
- Harrisburg Trails Plan presentation by Shaun Murphy-Lopez
- HBA update
- Holiday Lighting Contest discussion
- Approval of October 9, 2024 meeting minutes
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding zoning regulation revisions and several property rezonings. The body will also consider a conditional use permit for vehicle sales and review a preliminary development plan for Birdie View Addition.
- Public hearings for rezoning four parcels in Sunny Haven Estates Addition from R-2 to R-1
- Conditional Use Permit application for vehicle sales at 840 Dynamic Avenue
- Proposed revisions to Sections 3, 4, and 8 of Zoning regulations regarding accessory uses and structures
- Preliminary development plan review for Birdie View Addition (Tract 2 in Paul Alan Addition)
- Updates on Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and 273rd Street Corridor Improvements
Library Board
The Library Board will vote on the reinstatement of Rob Doyen and the election of a Board President. Members will also determine the library's policy regarding late fees and review board applications.
- Vote on reinstatement of Rob Doyen to the HCL Board
- Vote on Board President
- Decision on how to move forward with late fees
- Review of HCL Board member applications
- Report on official accreditation by the South Dakota State Library for 3 years
Parks Board
The Harrisburg Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss several park and recreation updates, including the Harrisburg Trails Plan, Scheels Park, and a holiday lighting contest. The board will also review consent agenda items such as approval of prior meeting minutes. No votes on ordinances or contracts with dollar amounts are on the agenda.
- HBA update
- Harrisburg Trails Plan Update
- Scheels Park Update
- Holiday Lighting Contest
- Grants discussion
Planning Commission
The Harrisburg Planning Commission will hold three public hearings and then make recommendations to the City Council on rezonings, a conditional use permit for a digital sign, and an annexation. They will also review proposed revisions to the zoning code regarding accessory uses and structures.
- Public hearing to rezone Tract 1, Hitt Addition (parcel 271.13.00.100) from R-1 to GB General Business District
- Public hearing to rezone ten parcels in Sunny Haven Estates Addition from R-2 to R-1
- Public hearing for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a 242-square-foot off-premises digital freestanding sign at 27249 SD Hwy 115
- Review and recommendation on petitioned annexation of parcel 100.49.74.4042
- Review proposed revisions to zoning Sections 3, 4, and 8 regarding accessory uses and structures
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Parks Board
The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board will hold a regular meeting with public comment, consent agenda, and several discussion items. Key business includes updates on the Harrisburg Trails Plan and the Home Builders Association, discussion of adult intramural activities and a holiday lighting contest, plus election of officers. No votes on ordinances or spending are listed.
- Harrisburg Trails Plan Update discussion item
- Adult Intramural Activities discussion item
- Holiday Lighting Contest discussion item
- Election of officers for the board
The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board approved the consent agenda and elected officers, with Langerock as Chairperson, T. Berg as Vice Chairperson, and Gustafson as Secretary. The board decided on three award categories for the Holiday Lighting Competition and set voting dates. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.
- Approved consent agenda including August 14 minutes (unanimous)
- Elected officers: Langerock (Chair), T. Berg (Vice Chair), Gustafson (Secretary) (unanimous)
- Set three Holiday Lighting Competition awards: business, street, individual home
- Scheduled street winner selection for Dec 11 and public voting for best home until Dec 18
Planning Commission
The commission will hold public hearings and vote on recommendations for two major rezoning requests: 3.2 acres near Highway 115 and Willow Street from agricultural to general business for a hotel, and 114 acres south of Adventure Elementary School from single-family to mixed residential districts. They will also consider a conditional use permit for a 616-square-foot off-premises digital sign, an annexation petition, and proposed changes to zoning regulations for accessory structures and contractor shops.
- Rezone 3.2 acres (Country Corner Orchards Addition) from A-1 Agricultural to GB General Business for hotel at Highway 115 and Willow Street
- Rezone 114 acres (Paul Alan Addition) from R-1 Residential to NR Natural Resource, R-2 Low Density, and R-3 Multi-Family for residential development
- Conditional use permit for an off-premises digital sign exceeding 288 sq ft (requested 616 sq ft) at 27240 SD Hwy 115
- Petitioned annexation of Tract 2 & 3 of Cinkle & Roger's Subdivision
- Proposed revisions to zoning regulations for accessory uses/structures (Sec. 3,4,8) and contractor shops (Sec. 3)
The Harrisburg Planning Commission recommended approval of three rezoning requests, a conditional use permit for a large digital sign, and an annexation to the City Council. It tabled proposed zoning revisions for accessory uses and structures until October, and recommended approval of revisions regarding contractor shops.
- Recommended approval of rezoning 3.2 acres at Country Corner Orchards from A-1 to GB General Business (7-0)
- Recommended approval of rezoning Tract 2 in Paul Alan Addition to NR, R-2, and R-3 (7-0)
- Approved Conditional Use Permit for 616 sq ft digital sign at 27240 SD Hwy 115 (6-1)
- Recommended approval of annexation of Tract 2 & 3 of Cinkle & Roger's Subdivision (7-0)
- Tabled zoning revisions for accessory uses and structures until October (7-0)
- Recommended approval of zoning revisions for contractor shops (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Parks Board
The Harrisburg Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board will hold a regular meeting with public comment, consent agenda, and business items. Key discussions include the Harrisburg Trails Plan Update, Central Park, an HBA update, and a recap of National Night Out. No binding votes or new ordinances are on the agenda.
- Harrisburg Trails Plan Update
- Central Park discussion
- HBA update (Harrisburg Builders Association)
- NNO recap (National Night Out)
- Approval of July 10, 2024 meeting minutes
Planning Commission
The Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a request to rezone a portion of Country Corner Orchards' Addition (3.2 acres) from A-1 Agricultural to CB Central Business for a hotel, private road, and detention pond. Staff recommends tabling the item because the proposed road vacation has not been completed. Additionally, the Commission will receive building permit reports for June 2024 and note a plat filed for Green Meadows Addition.
- Rezone request for 3.2 acres (parcels 270.78.00.K305, K300, K304) from A-1 Agricultural to CB Central Business for hotel development
- Staff recommendation to table the rezone due to incomplete Balamar Street vacation
- Public hearing scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on the rezone application
- Building permit reports for June 2024 (45 permits issued)
- Plat filed: Lot 18, Block 16 of Green Meadows Addition
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Parks Board
The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board will discuss updates to the Harrisburg Trails Plan and Central Park. The agenda also includes discussions regarding HBA and NNO. Staff reports for parks, recreation, and forestry will be presented.
- Harrisburg Trails Plan Update
- Central Park discussion
- HBA update
- NNO discussion
- Approval of June 12, 2024 meeting minutes
Planning Commission
The Harrisburg Planning Commission will hold a special meeting on June 24, 2024. The commission will conduct a public hearing and consider a Conditional Use Permit for mini-warehouses at 1025 N. Cliff Avenue. The agenda also includes a review of the Plat of Tract 1, Fujimoto’s Addition.
- Public hearing for mini-warehouses at 1025 N. Cliff Avenue
- Review of Plat of Tract 1, Fujimoto’s Addition and Pre-Annexation Agreement
- Approval of June 1, 2024 meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Parks Board
The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board will discuss the Harrisburg Trails Plan and Central Park. The meeting includes an update on HBA and a recap of the Last Day of School Party. Staff reports for parks, recreation, and forestry are also scheduled.
- Harrisburg Trails Plan discussion
- Central Park discussion
- HBA update
- National Night Out volunteer needs
- Last Day of School Party recap
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding updates to the Major Street and Land Use Plans. The commission will also consider a Conditional Use Permit for an amendment to the Whiskey Creek Planned Unit Development. Additionally, members will review platting and pre-annexation agreements for La Valley Business Park and Fujimoto’s Addition.
- Public hearing on Comprehensive Plan updates (Major Street and Land Use Plans)
- Conditional Use Permit request for Whiskey Creek PUD amendment
- Review of La Valley Business Park Addition plat and pre-annexation agreement
- Review of Fujimoto’s Addition plat and pre-annexation agreement
- May 2024 building permit reports
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission
The Harrisburg Planning Commission will hold public hearings and review proposed revisions to zoning regulations for recreational facilities (Sections 3 and 8) and signs (Section 4.9). They will also review the Major Street Plan and Land Use Plan for recommendation to the City Council, and review the commission's bylaws. The meeting includes approval of minutes and administrative reports.
- Public hearing on revisions to Sections 3 and 8 (Recreational Facilities) of Zoning Regulations
- Public hearing on revisions to Section 4.9 (Signs) of Zoning Regulations
- Review Major Street Plan and Land Use Plan for recommendation to City Council
- Review of Planning Commission Bylaws
- Building permit reports for April 2024; plats filed: Greyhawk Estates Addition (Lots 1-9, Blocks 2 & 3) and Paul Alan Addition (Tracts 1 & 2)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Library Board
The Harrisburg Community Library Board is meeting to review April financial and attendance reports, discuss results of a community survey, consider edits to the Rules of Conduct Policy, and review summer programming including the Summer Reading schedule. The board will also discuss updates on the new library space and an outdoor equipment policy and waiver.
- April 2024 attendance: 1,100 total, up from 734 in April 2023
- Community survey results to be reviewed and discussed
- Edits to Rules of Conduct Policy to be discussed
- Outdoor Equipment Policy and Waiver to be discussed
- Summer Reading runs May 28–July 31
Parks Board
The Harrisburg Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board is meeting to discuss several updates and projects, including the Harrisburg Trails Plan, Central Park, and upcoming community events like the Last Day of School Party and National Night Out. The board will also hear staff reports on parks, recreation, and forestry. No formal votes or decisions are listed on the agenda beyond routine approvals of the agenda and prior meeting minutes.
- Discussion of Harrisburg Trails Plan
- Central Park discussion
- Last Day of School Party update
- National Night Out (NNO) discussion
- Approval of April 10, 2024 meeting minutes
Library Board
The Harrisburg Community Library Board will review and discuss several policies, including the Circulation and Materials Policy, edits to the Internet and Computer Use Policy, and a draft Rules of Conduct Policy. The board will also receive updates on attendance, finances, programming, and the new library space.
- Review of Circulation and Materials Policy
- Discussion of edits to Internet and Computer Use Policy
- Discussion of draft Rules of Conduct Policy
- Community survey open until April 26
- March 2024 attendance: 898 total
Parks Board
The Harrisburg Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board will hold its regular meeting, starting with routine items like approving the agenda and minutes. The main business includes updates on the HBA, Arbor Day, and the Last Day of School Party, plus discussions on Harrisburg Days and National Night Out. Staff reports on parks, recreation, and forestry will also be given.
- Approval of March 13, 2024 meeting minutes
- HBA update
- Arbor Day update
- Last Day of School Party update
- Harrisburg Days discussion
Planning Commission
The Harrisburg Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a request to rezone a portion of Parcel ID 271.11.00.A200 (Proposed Lot 3, Block 2, Whiskey Creek Addition) from NR Natural Resource to R-1 Single-Family Residential. The commission will also consider an application for keeping chickens at 602 Josh Street, review building permit reports for March 2024, and note plats filed in March.
- Public hearing on change of zone for Parcel ID 271.11.00.A200 (Proposed Lot 3, Block 2, Whiskey Creek Addition) from NR to R-1
- Consider change of zone application for same parcel
- Consider application for keeping chickens at 602 Josh Street
- Building permit reports for March 2024
- Plats filed: Tract 2A of Slack's Addition; Lot 1 in Tract 3A of Adrian's Addition
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Library Board
The Harrisburg Community Library Board is meeting to review financial reports, attendance statistics, and programming updates. They will discuss the community survey, policy revisions, and the new library space, among other items.
- Review of January and February 2024 financial reports
- Discussion of community survey: 300 printed surveys ordered from Sisson Printing
- Review of Collection Development Policy edits
- Discussion of Circulation and Materials Policy edits
- Draft Internet and Computer Use Policy to be discussed
Parks Board
The Harrisburg Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board will consider appointing Heather Stolsmark and Elizabeth Heidinger as prospective board members. The board will also receive updates on upcoming community events including the Easter Eggstravaganza, Arbor Day, and the Last Day of School Party, along with staff reports on parks, recreation, and forestry.
- Consideration of Heather Stolsmark as prospective board member
- Consideration of Elizabeth Heidinger as prospective board member
- Easter Eggstravaganza update
- Arbor Day update
- Last Day of School Party update
Planning Commission
The Harrisburg Planning Commission is meeting to consider two rezoning requests that would change portions of two parcels from General Business and Agricultural to Heavy Industrial, likely to accommodate a manufacturing plant. They will also review a site plan for an approved conditional use permit for a manufacturing facility and receive building permit reports for January and February 2024.
- Rezone portion of 408 N Cliff Avenue from General Business to Heavy Industrial
- Rezone portion of 27246 475th Avenue from Agricultural to Heavy Industrial
- Review site plan for manufacturing plant on Tract 18, Industrial Park Addition
- Building permit reports for January and February 2024
- Plats filed in February: Tract 1A of Sejnoha Addition, Tract 3 of Harris Addition
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Parks Board
The Harrisburg Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes introductions of new community leaders, a discussion on event planning, and routine staff reports. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.
- Introduction of Carrie Bell, Executive Director of the Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce
- Introduction of Cheyenne Chontos, Director of the Harrisburg Community Library
- Introduction of Marc Pickelman
- Event Planning Discussion
- Approval of January 10, 2024 meeting minutes
Planning Commission
The Harrisburg Planning Commission will review the site plan for an approved conditional use permit for a manufacturing plant on a specific property. They will also discuss a Comprehensive Plan update and residential lot widths, with no action requested on those items. The meeting includes approval of minutes, public comment, and administrative reports.
- Review site plan for manufacturing plant on Tract 18, Industrial Park Addition (Parcel ID: 270.56.00.1800)
- Comprehensive Plan update (no action requested)
- Residential lot widths discussion (no action requested)
- Building permit reports for January 2024
- Plats filed: Tract 1A of Sejnoha Addition, Tract 3 of Harris Addition
Library Board
The Harrisburg Community Library Board will review January 2024 attendance and financial reports, discuss unfinished business including the community survey and collection development policy, and consider new business such as a draft circulation policy and making Jo Helland a full-time employee. The board will also decide on creating an Instagram account and a monthly newsletter.
- Community survey: 300 copies by Sisson Printing for $213.40; 358 copies by Office Max for $526.95 before 2/24
- Discussion of Jo Helland becoming full-time employee with benefits
- Draft circulation and materials policy to be discussed; board edits due for March meeting
- City tentatively offers to sponsor up to two board members for SDLA conference in September
- January 2024 attendance: 786 total, up from 600 in January 2023
Library Board
The Harrisburg Library Board will review December 2023 finances and statistics, discuss edits and distribution for a community survey, and consider a draft collection development policy. They will also set goals for 2024 and hear updates on programs like Summer Reading and personalized reading recommendations.
- City Council approved library board stipends at $566.50 per year
- Library paid $1,053.61 for Follett Destiny management system in October
- December 2023 attendance: 648 total, up from 486 in December 2022
- Summer Reading 2024 to feature three guest performers: Zoo Mobile, Bug Bus, Tim Read
- Personalized reading recommendations launched December 18, 2023; 5 forms submitted
Parks Board
The Harrisburg Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board will hold a regular meeting with routine items: approving the agenda and previous minutes, and receiving staff reports. The main business item is a discussion on event planning. Public comment is allowed.
- Approval of November 8, 2023 meeting minutes
- Event planning discussion
- Staff reports on parks, recreation, and forestry
Planning Commission
The commission will hold public hearings regarding a concrete manufacturing plant and updates to city zoning regulations. Members will also review platting for Harris Addition and elect officers for 2024.
- Conditional use permit for a concrete manufacturing plant at Tract 18, Industrial Park Addition
- Revisions to Section 6 (Conditional Use Permits) of Chapter 9.02 Zoning Regulations
- Revisions to Sections 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, and 5.12 regarding the keeping of chickens
- Plat of Tract 3 of Harris Addition and Pre-Annexation Agreement
- December 2023 building permit and plat reports