Harrisburg public meetings in 2025

Library Board

The Harrisburg Library Board will receive attendance and financial reports, discuss programming updates, and review compliance with the Open Meeting Laws (SD.B. 74). It will consider revisions to the Collection Development Policy related to H.B. 1239 and note recent furniture improvements in the children’s and teen areas. The board will also acknowledge Cheyenne Chontos’ selection for the ALA Resilient Communities program for early 2026.

• Review of Open Meeting Laws (SD.B. 74)
• Review updates to Collection Development Policy (H.B. 1239)
• Furniture update: new shelving and rugs in children’s and teen spaces
• Recognition of Cheyenne Chontos selected for ALA Resilient Communities program (Jan–Jun 2026)
• Programming schedule updates (storytimes, robotics club, family movies)

The Library Board approved the meeting agenda and the November 2025 minutes. It adopted an update to the Collection Development Policy to allow requests for reconsideration under H.B. 1239. The board then adjourned the meeting at 5:26 p.m.

• Approved agenda (motion by Kevin Maxwell, seconded by Stephanie Bouza)
• Approved November 2025 minutes (motion by Stephanie Bouza, seconded by Kevin Maxwell)
• Approved update to Collection Development Policy for H.B. 1239 requests (motion by Stephanie Bouza, seconded by Sarah Christenson)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:26 p.m. (motion by Kevin Maxwell, seconded by Sarah Christenson)

Parks Board

The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board will approve its agenda and declare any conflicts of interest, then approve the minutes from the November 12 meeting. Public comment will be accepted before the board votes on the Holiday Lighting Contest. Staff reports on parks, recreation and forestry will be presented before adjournment.

• Approval of agenda – declaration of any potential conflict of interest
• Approval of November 12, 2025 Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board meeting minutes
• Holiday Lighting Contest voting
• Staff report – Parks
• Staff report – Recreation

Planning Commission

The Board of Adjustment will meet to conduct regular business. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate with no specific items listed for decision or discussion.

The Board of Adjustment approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting, each by a 6-0 voice vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a 6-0 voice vote.

• Approved agenda (6-0 voice vote)
• Approved November 19, 2025 minutes (6-0 voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0 voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Harrisburg Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting to discuss new and old business, following the Planning Commission meeting. The session will include the approval of the agenda and minutes from the November 19, 2025, meeting.

• Approval of minutes from November 19, 2025
• Regular agenda for new and old business

The Harrisburg Board of Appeals approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting by voice vote, each with a 6-0 tally. The commission then adjourned the meeting, also by voice vote. No substantive policy or project decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (voice vote 6-0)
• Approved November 19 minutes (voice vote 6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote 6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a conditional use permit for an automotive repair facility. The body will also review a plat application for a property in Hunhoff's Addition.

• Conditional Use Application for an automotive repair shop at 711 Faith Avenue (Applicant: Ty Ulmer)
• Plat Application for Proposed Tracts 1 & 2 of Hunhoff’s Addition (Applicant: Lori Hunhoff)
• Review of November 2025 building permit reports
• Review of November 2025 filed plats for Tract 4A, Dakota Farms Addition
• Discussion of the 2026 Planning Commission Calendar

The commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit for an automotive repair shop at 711 Faith Avenue, adding eight specific conditions. It also unanimously recommended that City Council approve a revised plat application and pre‑annexation agreement for Lot B in Olson’s Subdivision. Both actions were recorded with roll‑call votes of 6‑0.

• Approved meeting agenda (voice vote 6-0)
• Approved minutes of Dec 1, 2025 meeting (voice vote 6-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for automotive repair shop with conditions (roll call 6-0)
• Recommended approval of updated plat application and pre‑annexation agreement to City Council (roll call 6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote 6-0)

Planning Commission

The Harrisburg Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on an application from Black Dog LLC to rezone an 80‑acre parcel (N1/2 NW1/4, Section 34, T100N, R50W) from A‑1 Agricultural to R‑1 residential, R‑1C compact, GB business, and NR natural‑resource zones. Staff recommends approval and will forward the recommendation to City Council. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the September 9, 2025 commission meeting and reports on recent building permits and subdivision plats.

• Application to rezone 80‑acre parcel (Parcel # 270.55.74.2000) from A‑1 Agricultural to residential, business, and natural‑resource zones
• Public hearing on the rezoning request
• Approval of minutes from the September 9, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• Building permit reports for September and October 2025
• Review of plats filed in September and October 2025 (e.g., Pederson’s Addition, Whiskey Creek Addition, Mydland Estates Addition)

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the September 9, 2025 minutes by voice vote, each 6‑0. It then voted 6‑0 to recommend that City Council approve the rezoning of an 80‑acre parcel, amending four lots from R‑1C to R‑1. No new or old business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (voice vote, 6-0)
• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (voice vote, 6-0)
• Recommended approval to City Council of rezoning 80‑acre parcel, amending four lots from R‑1C to R‑1 (vote 6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, 6-0)

Planning Commission

The Harrisburg Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and take action on a variance application submitted by Red Rock Builders, LLC. The request seeks to reduce the rear yard setback from 20 feet to 7 feet and the front yard setback from 20 feet to 15 feet for the property at 406 Prairie Street (S½ of Lots 8 and 9, Block 7, Thorson’s 2nd Addition).

• Variance request to reduce rear yard setback to 7 ft and front yard setback to 15 ft at 406 Prairie Street

The Harrisburg Planning Commission approved its agenda by a 5-0 voice vote. It then approved a variance for 406 Prairie Street, reducing the rear yard setback from 20 feet to 7 feet and the second front yard setback from 20 feet to 15 feet, also by a 5-0 voice vote. No new or old business was discussed, and the meeting was adjourned with a 5-0 vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0 voice vote)
• Approved variance reducing rear yard setback to 7' and second front yard setback to 15' at 406 Prairie St (5-0 voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0 voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Board of Appeals will hold public hearings to review three appeals regarding building official decisions. These cases involve a structure under construction and two denied fence permits.

• Appeal by Nielson Development, LLC regarding a structure at 625 Serenity Place
• Appeal by Brady Cork regarding a denied fence permit at 846 Melissa Avenue
• Appeal by Colette & Gregory Munce regarding a denied fence permit at 105 Caulfield Street

The commission approved an amended meeting agenda by a 5‑0 voice vote. It then rejected the appeal by Nielson Development, LLC regarding the building at 625 Serenity Place, with a 0‑5 vote. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 voice vote.

• Approved amended agenda (5-0)
• Denied appeal for 625 Serenity Place construction (0-5)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Library Board

The Harrisburg Community Library Board will review October 2025 financial and attendance reports. The board is discussing a grant application for a new outdoor materials return box and electronic lockers for curbside pick-ups.

• Signature of updated HCL Board bylaws by Board President Rob Doyen
• Grant application for outdoor materials return box and electronic lockers
• Review of Chapter 1 of the South Dakota State Library’s Public Library Trustee Handbook
• Availability of 3 donated National Music Museum passes for checkout
• PLA 2026 Conference scholarship applications for Jo Helland and Cheyenne Chontos

The Harrisburg Community Library Board approved the meeting agenda and the October 2025 minutes. The board president signed the updated library board bylaws, formally adopting them. The meeting was adjourned at 5:51 p.m. No other motions were recorded.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Maxwell, seconded by Langerock)
• Approved October 2025 minutes (motion by Maxwell, seconded by Bouza)
• Adopted updated HCL Board bylaws (signed by President Rob Doyen)
• Approved adjournment at 5:51 p.m. (motion by Maxwell, seconded by Bouza)

Parks Board

The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board will adopt the meeting agenda and approve the minutes from the October 15th meeting. It will then hear a discussion from the Parks Supervisor, a preliminary overview of the Capital Improvement Plan, and plans for a Park Board event. The meeting concludes with staff reports on parks, recreation, and forestry.

• Approval of agenda and declaration of any potential conflict of interest
• Approval of October 15, 2025 Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board meeting minutes
• Parks Supervisor discussion
• Preliminary Capital Improvement Plan overview
• Park Board event planning

The board voted unanimously to approve the consent agenda, which included the meeting agenda and the October 15, 2025 minutes. Board members also approved a motion to adjourn the meeting. The board scheduled a park‑related community event for January 19 at Air Madness, with proceeds earmarked for park projects.

• Approved consent agenda items (agenda and Oct 15 minutes) – unanimous
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting – unanimous
• Scheduled park board event for Jan 19 at Air Madness – planned

Parks Board

The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board will meet to review staff reports and discuss specific business items. The agenda includes updates on the HBA, a board event, and a holiday lighting contest.

• HBA Update
• Park Board Event
• Holiday Lighting Contest

The board approved the meeting agenda, the amendment to add a Parks Supervisor discussion, and the September 10, 2025 minutes unanimously. It set a January/February 2026 timeframe for a community event and updated the Holiday Lighting Contest categories to Best Street, Best House, and Board’s Choice. The board also agreed to recommend that the city council hire a new Parks Supervisor for park development.

• Approved agenda and conflict‑of‑interest declaration (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to add Parks Supervisor discussion (unanimous)
• Approved September 10, 2025 board minutes (unanimous)
• Set Jan/Feb 2026 as target dates for community event (unanimous)
• Adopted Holiday Lighting Contest categories: Best Street, Best House, Board’s Choice (unanimous)
• Decided to recommend city council hire a new Parks Supervisor (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:48 pm (unanimous)

Library Board

The Harrisburg Community Library Board will discuss attendance statistics and program updates, review suggested changes to the Board of Trustees Bylaws, and examine Chapter 1 of the South Dakota State Library’s Public Library Trustee Handbook. The board also noted the library’s closure on Saturday, October 11 and Monday, October 13 in observance of Native American Day and confirmed staffing during the ICMA Conference in Tampa, FL.

• Library closure on Oct 11 and Oct 13 for Native American Day
• Review of suggested changes to the HCL Board of Trustees Bylaws
• Review of Chapter 1 of the South Dakota State Library’s Public Library Trustee Handbook
• Staffing plan for the ICMA Conference (Oct 25–Oct 29) in Tampa, FL
• Report of September 2025 attendance: 980 total visitors, 49 phone calls, 22 new memberships

The Harrisburg Community Library Board adopted its agenda and approved the September 2025 minutes. It voted to approve the suggested updates to the HCL Board of Trustees Bylaws. The board also decided to close the library on Saturday, October 11 and Monday, October 13 for Native American Day. The meeting was adjourned at 5:27 p.m.

• Agenda adoption approved (motion by Bouza, seconded by Maxwell)
• September 2025 minutes approved (motion by Bouza, seconded by Maxwell)
• Updates to HCL Board of Trustees Bylaws approved (motion by Bouza, seconded by Christenson; Maxwell abstained)
• Library closure on Oct 11 and Oct 13 for Native American Day approved
• Meeting adjourned at 5:27 p.m. (motion by Maxwell, seconded by Bouza)

Library Board

The Harrisburg Community Library Board will review suggested updates to the Internet and Computer Use Policy, the Collection Development Policy, and the Board of Trustees Bylaws. It will discuss adjusting Friday hours from 10 am–7 pm to 10 am–5 pm and Saturday hours from 10 am–12 pm to 9 am–12 pm starting January 2026. The agenda also notes a two‑hour library closure on Monday, September 29 for staff training at SDSL’s Branch Out.

• Review suggested changes to the Internet and Computer Use Policy
• Review suggested changes to the Collection Development Policy
• Review suggested changes to the HCL Board of Trustees Bylaws
• Discuss changing Friday hours to 10 am–5 pm and Saturday hours to 9 am–12 pm beginning Jan 2026
• Library closure for about two hours on Monday, Sept 29 for staff training (time TBD)

The board approved updates to the Internet and Computer Use Policy and the Collection Development Policy. The discussion on the Board of Trustees Bylaws was tabled until the next meeting. Library operating hours were changed to 10 am‑6 pm on Fridays and 9 am‑12 pm on Saturdays starting January 2026. The library will close for about two hours on Monday, September 29 for staff training.

• Approved Internet and Computer Use Policy
• Approved Collection Development Policy
• Tabled HCL Board of Trustees Bylaws discussion
• Approved change to library hours (Friday 10 am‑6 pm, Saturday 9 am‑12 pm) effective Jan 2026
• Announced two‑hour closure on Monday Sep 29 for staff training
• Set next meeting date for Oct 9, 2025

Parks Board

The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board will meet to receive updates from the HBA and Harrisburg Chamber. The board is scheduled to discuss city green spaces and the prioritization of park land.

• HBA Update
• Harrisburg Chamber Update
• Park Board Event
• City Green Spaces
• Prioritizing Park Land

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider two rezoning requests and several plat and annexation applications. These actions include adjusting residential density designations and reviewing a preliminary plan for Lone Tree.

• Rezone 33 lots in Sunny Haven Estates from R-2 Low-Density Residential to R-1 Single-Family Detached Residential
• Rezone 5.78 acres of Tract 2 of Paul Alan Addition from R-1 to R-2 to allow for 24 lots
• Plat application for Tract 4A of Dakota Farms Addition and associated pre-annexation agreement
• Plat application for Tract 1 of Merkle Addition
• Annexation application and Lone Tree Preliminary Plan for property in Section 34, T100N, R50W

The commission voted to recommend City Council approve a rezoning of Sunny Haven Estates, a rezoning of a portion of the Paul Alan Addition, plat approvals for Dakota Farms and Merkle additions, an annexation for Allen Development, and the Lone Tree Preliminary Plan with added right‑of‑way and green‑space revisions. All motions passed by voice vote, with one vote split 6‑1 and the others unanimous. No public opposition altered any recommendations.

• Recommend rezoning Sunny Haven Estates to R‑1 Single‑Family (7‑0)
• Recommend rezoning 5.78 acre Paul Alan Addition to R‑2 Low‑Density (6‑1)
• Recommend approval of Dakota Farms Tract 4A plat (7‑0)
• Recommend approval of Merkle Addition Tract 1 plat (7‑0)
• Recommend annexation of Allen Development parcel (7‑0)
• Recommend approval of Lone Tree Preliminary Plan with Right‑of‑Way and park revisions (7‑0)

Library Board

The Library Board will review the 2026 budget request and discuss upcoming social media initiatives and the Fall Fun Challenge. The meeting also includes reports on June and July 2025 attendance and summer reading statistics.

• Review of 2026 Budget Request
• Discussion of Fall Fun Challenge (September 1 – October 31)
• Planned closures on August 30, September 1, and September 9
• Summer Reading report: 631 total registrations
• July 2025 attendance: 1,881 total visitors

The board adopted its agenda and approved the June meeting minutes. It voted to close the library on Aug. 30, Sep. 1 (Labor Day) and Sep. 9 for a staff meeting. The board approved a Fall Fun Challenge pass program for September‑October and scheduled the next meeting for Sep. 11.

• Adopt agenda – motion passed
• Approve June 2025 minutes – motion passed
• Close library Aug 30, Sep 1 (Labor Day) and Sep 9 – motion passed
• Offer Fall Fun Challenge pass Sep 1‑Oct 31 – motion passed
• Set next meeting for Sep 11, 5 pm – motion passed
• Adjourn meeting – motion passed

Parks Board

The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board will meet to discuss city green spaces and the board budget. The body is also reviewing a recommendation for the Central Park parking lot.

• Central Park Parking Lot Recommendation
• Park Board Budget
• City Green Spaces
• Park Board Event
• HBA and Harrisburg Chamber updates

The board approved the consent agenda unanimously. It decided to recommend to City Council that the Central Park Parking Lot phases be completed in 2026. The board also approved the motion to adjourn the meeting unanimously. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Board will recommend Central Park Parking Lot phases for 2026
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review a Conditional Use Permit for Just Right Storage. The applicant proposes adding a third mini-warehouse structure of approximately 9,900 square feet to the property.

• Conditional Use Permit for additional mini-warehouse at 604 S. Augustana Avenue
• Review of July 2025 building permit reports
• Review of July 2025 filed plats for Country Corner Orchards’ Addition, Creekside Addition, and McNeil Addition

Parks Board

The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board will meet to discuss long-term planning and priority lists. The agenda includes updates on city green spaces and the Central Park parking lot.

• Comprehensive Master Parks Plan
• Goals for 2025 - 2026
• Park Board Priority List
• City Green Spaces
• Central Park Parking Lot

The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board approved the consent agenda and the June 11, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. A motion to adjourn the meeting was also passed unanimously. The board discussed upcoming projects, signage, and a National Night Out event, but no further actions were decided.

• Approved consent agenda (motion by Kuntz, seconded by Nelson, unanimous)
• Approved June 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and conflict‑of‑interest declaration (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Nelson, seconded by Berg, unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three applications for rezoning and a conditional use permit. The body will also review a preliminary plan for Birdie View and a plat application for the McNeil Addition.

• Rezone Whiskey Creek Addition (601, 607, 645, 651, 620, 626, and 650 Serenity Place) from Natural Resource to Single-Family Detached Residential
• Rezone 101 Milwaukee Avenue from General Business to Central Business for a 400-square-foot addition
• Conditional Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development at 1434 Mary Place for mixed-use buildings and garages
• Review of Birdie View Preliminary Plan
• Plat application for Tract 5 of McNeil Addition

The Harrisburg Planning Commission approved three rezoning applications, a conditional use permit for a Planned Unit Development, and recommended approval of both the Birdie View Preliminary Plan and a plat for Tract 5 of the McNeil Addition. The agenda and prior meeting minutes were also approved, and the commission adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda (voice vote 5-0)
• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (voice vote 5-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning Serenity Place parcels from NR to R‑1 (voice vote 5-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 101 Milwaukee Ave from GB to CB (voice vote 5-0)
• Approved Planned Unit Development for Tiger Estates at 1434 Mary Place (voice vote 5-0)
• Recommended approval of Birdie View Preliminary Plan (voice vote 5-0)
• Recommended approval of plat for Tract 5 McNeil Addition (voice vote 5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote 6-0)

Parks Board

The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board will meet to receive updates on the Harrisburg Trails Plan and the Harrisburg Chamber. The board will also discuss a park board event, a grant, and goals for 2025-2026.

• Harrisburg Trails Plan Update
• Park Board Grant
• Goals for 2025-2026
• HBA Update
• Harrisburg Chamber Update

The board approved the consent agenda, which included the agenda declaration and the May 14, 2025 meeting minutes, with all members present voting in favor. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:51 p.m. with unanimous approval.

• Approved consent agenda (all present in favor)
• Approved May 14, 2025 meeting minutes (all present in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:51 p.m. (all present in favor)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider recommendations to City Council for amendments to Sections 1, 2, and 3 of the Zoning Regulations. The body will also review a request to rezone a property on E. Willow Street to allow for a duplex.

• Proposed rezone of 602 E. Willow Street from R-1 Single-Family Detached Residential to R-2 Low Density Residential
• Proposed creation of R-1C Single-Family Detached Residential Compact zoning district for 50-foot lots
• Proposed addition of Private Recreational Facility as a conditional use in Light Industrial zones
• Proposed updates to A-2 Rural Residential District regulations
• Review of May 2025 building permit reports and filed plats

The commission voted 6‑0 to recommend to City Council that the property at 602 E. Willow St be rezoned from R‑1 to R‑2. It also voted 6‑0 to recommend amendments to the zoning regulations, renaming the A‑2 district to RR and setting a 10‑acre maximum lot size. Both recommendations were approved by voice vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (voice vote, 6-0)
• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes (voice vote, 6-0)
• Recommended rezoning of 602 E. Willow St from R-1 to R-2 (voice vote, 6-0)
• Recommended zoning regulation amendments: rename A-2 to RR and set max lot size 10 acres (voice vote, 6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, 6-0)

Library Board

The Harrisburg Community Library Board will review May 2025 financial and attendance reports. The board is scheduled to discuss updates to the library space lease in the Heritage building and identify questions for Rep. Aylward.

• Discussion of Heritage building library space lease updates
• Identification of questions for Rep. Aylward
• Determination of Trustees attending the Fall 2025 NDLA/SDLA/MPLA conference
• Notice of library closure on June 19 for Juneteenth

The board adopted the meeting agenda and approved the minutes from the May 2025 meeting. It approved a holiday closure, keeping the library closed on Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. The board discussed a rent increase for the Heritage building lease, noting the library will remain in its current location.

• Adopted agenda (motion approved)
• Approved May 2025 minutes (motion approved)
• Approved holiday closure on June 19 for Juneteenth (motion approved)

Parks Board

The Harrisburg Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board will hold a regular meeting with items including updates on the HBA, Chamber, and trails plan, as well as discussion of a park board event and grant, and election of officers. The agenda is mostly routine updates and approvals with no specific proposals or dollar amounts listed.

• Harrisburg Trails Plan Update
• Park Board Grant discussion
• Election of Officers
• Park Board Event discussion
• HBA and Chamber updates

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider recommendations to the City Council on several rezoning applications, a preliminary plat, and two Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map amendments. The largest proposal would rezone 87.4 acres from Agriculture to Natural Resource and Low Density Residential. All items are pending a public hearing and commission action.

• Rezone 911 Flatiron Ave from I-1 Light Industrial to GB General Business (Black Dog, LLC)
• Rezone 537 Brody Court from R-2 to R-1 Single-Family Detached Residential (Shane & Kris Warwick)
• Rezone 87.4 acres on Parcel 100.50.28.3000 from A-1 Agriculture to NR (3.2 ac) and R-2 (84.2 ac) (Artessa, LLC)
• Preliminary plat for Artessa, LLC on the same parcel
• Two Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map amendments: Agricultural to Commercial (273rd St) and Agricultural to Residential (274th St)

The commission approved its agenda and the April 8 minutes by voice vote (6-0). It then recommended approval to City Council for four rezoning applications, a preliminary development plan, and two comprehensive‑plan land‑use amendments. All recommendations were adopted by voice vote with unanimous support.

• Approved meeting agenda (voice vote 6-0)
• Approved April 8, 2025 minutes (voice vote 6-0)
• Recommended rezoning 911 Flatiron Ave from I-1 Light Industrial to General Business (voice vote 6-0)
• Recommended rezoning 537 Brody Court from R-2 Low Density Residential to R-1 Single‑Family Detached (voice vote 6-0)
• Recommended rezoning portion of Oppold Addition from A-1 Agriculture to Natural Resource (3.2 ac) and R-2 Low Density Residential (84.2 ac) (voice vote 6-0)
• Recommended approval of Artessa, LLC preliminary plan (voice vote 6-0)
• Recommended comprehensive‑plan amendment changing Agricultural to Commercial on 273rd Street (voice vote 6-0)
• Recommended comprehensive‑plan amendment changing Agricultural to Residential on 274th Street (voice vote 6-0)

Library Board

The Harrisburg Community Library Board will vote on reinstating two library staff members and review plans for the Summer Reading Program, including events, reading challenges, and sponsors. The board will also consider which trustees will attend a joint library conference in fall 2025 and receive updates on a Heritage lease and city matters.

• Reinstatement of Andrea Irish and Sarah Christenson
• Review of Summer Reading Program events, reading challenge, and sponsors
• Library closed May 24–26 for Memorial Day weekend
• Determine trustee interest in NDLA/SDLA/MPLA joint conference fall 2025
• Heritage lease update

The Library Board approved a motion to reinstate Andrea Irish and Sarah Christenson to the board. The board also approved closing the library from Saturday, May 24 through Monday, May 26 for the Memorial Day weekend. All other agenda items were informational or discussed without a vote.

• Reinstated Andrea Irish and Sarah Christenson onto the Library Board (approved)
• Approved library closure for Memorial Day weekend, May 24‑26 (approved)

Library Board

The Library Board approved the meeting agenda and the March 2025 minutes. It announced a staff‑training closure on Saturday, April 12, and an Easter holiday closure from Friday, April 18 through Monday, April 21. The board discussed the upcoming Summer Reading program and scheduled the next meeting for May 8, 2025.

• Adopted agenda (motion approved)
• Approved March 2025 minutes (motion approved)
• Scheduled staff‑training closure on April 12 (announced)
• Scheduled Easter holiday closure April 18‑21 (announced)
• Set next meeting date for May 8, 2025 at 5 p.m. (motion approved)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:55 p.m. (motion approved)

Parks Board

This is a regular meeting of the Harrisburg Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board. The board will consider approval of the agenda and previous meeting minutes, then receive updates on the HBA, Chamber, Trails Plan, and a Park Board Event. No specific financial decisions or rezonings are on the agenda.

• Approval of March 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Update on Harrisburg Trails Plan
• Update on Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce
• Discussion of Park Board Event planning

The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board approved the agenda for the April 9, 2025 meeting. It also approved the minutes from the March 12, 2025 board meeting. Both actions were taken as part of the consent agenda.

• Approved agenda (Consent Agenda item 1)
• Approved March 12, 2025 board meeting minutes (Consent Agenda item 2)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on zoning regulation changes and a Comprehensive Plan map amendment. The body will also review several conditional use permits for contractor shops and a digital sign.

• Proposed amendments to Section 3.5 of the City of Harrisburg Zoning Regulations
• Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map
• Petitioned annexation of land in Section 28, Township 100 North, Range 50 West
• Conditional Use Permits for contractor shops at 935, 919, 927, and 943 Flatiron Avenue
• Conditional Use Permit amendment for a digital sign at 27249 SD Highway 115

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the March 11 minutes by voice vote. It approved an amendment to a conditional use permit to allow a 10’ × 36’ digital sign with conditions (5‑1). It also approved conditional use permits for contractor shops at five Flatiron Avenue parcels, each by voice vote (6‑0). The commission recommended the City Council approve amendments to Section 3.5 of the zoning regulations (6‑0).

• Approved agenda (6-0 voice vote)
• Approved March 11 meeting minutes (6-0 voice vote)
• Approved digital sign amendment to 10’ × 36’ (5-1 voice vote)
• Approved contractor shop permit for RGDC, LLC at 935 Flatiron Ave (6-0 voice vote)
• Approved contractor shop permit for Grand Vision Homes at 919 Flatiron Ave (6-0 voice vote)
• Approved contractor shop permit for Voegeli Construction at 927 Flatiron Ave (6-0 voice vote)
• Approved contractor shop permit for Brian Eich Plumbing at 943 Flatiron Ave (6-0 voice vote)
• Recommended City Council approve Section 3.5 zoning amendment (6-0 voice vote)

Parks Board

The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board will meet to discuss updates regarding the Harrisburg Trails Plan. The board will also receive updates from the HBA and the Harrisburg Chamber.

• Harrisburg Trails Plan Update
• HBA Update
• Harrisburg Chamber Update

The Harrisburg Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board approved the consent agenda and decided to publicly post the open board seat. They discussed the resignation of Jason Thurston, with Toby Huizenga assuming his duties, and considered using capital carryover funds for a full Central Park improvement phase in 2026. No other formal decisions were made; several updates were provided on trails, HBA, and Scheels Park.

• Approved consent agenda including February 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to post open board seat to the public
• Agreed to add recreational planning discussion to next meeting agenda

Planning Commission

The Harrisburg Planning Commission will hold public hearings and review applications for a conditional use permit for mini warehouses on Flatiron Crossing, a conditional use permit for a Verizon telecommunications tower at Slack High School Addition, and a request to rezone 1434 Mary Place from R-3 Multi-Family Residential to GB General Business. Commissioners will also review a plat for Dakota Farms Addition, a preliminary plan for Orchard’s Edge Addition, and a chicken permit application. Administrative reports include building permits and plats for February.

• Public hearing for mini warehouses (Black Dog, LLC) on Lot 3, Block 1, Flatiron Crossing Addition
• Public hearing for telecommunications tower (Verizon) on Tract 1, Slack High School Addition
• Public hearing and review to rezone 1434 Mary Place (Lot 2, Block 1, Rix Addition) from R-3 to GB (S&Z, LLC)
• Review and recommendation on plat for Tracts 1-4 of Dakota Farms Addition and pre-annexation agreement
• Review and recommendation on preliminary plan for Orchard's Edge Addition

The Harrisburg Planning Commission approved two conditional use permits (mini warehouses and a telecommunications tower), recommended approval of a rezoning from R-3 to GB, and recommended approval of two plats and a preliminary plan. It also approved a chicken-keeping application with a 5-foot visibility barrier. All decisions were made with recorded votes.

• Approved conditional use permit for mini warehouses at Flatiron Crossing Addition (7-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for telecommunications tower at Slack High School Addition (7-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning at 1434 Mary Place from R-3 to GB (5-2)
• Recommended approval of plat for Dakota Farms Addition and pre-annexation agreement (7-0)
• Recommended approval of preliminary plan for Orchard's Edge Addition (7-0)
• Approved chicken keeping at 615 Emmett Trail with 5' visibility barrier (5-2)

Library Board

The Harrisburg Community Library Board will review and vote on the 2024 annual report, which shows a 19.92% increase in circulation and a 139.39% increase in programs. The board will also discuss goals for 2025 and consider a $550 investment in Swank streaming licensing. Monthly financial reports and attendance statistics for January 2025 will be presented, showing a total of 934 in-library visits.

• Annual report review: circulation grew from 41,236 (2023) to 49,450 (2024), a 19.92% increase
• New business: determine if library should invest in Swank streaming/licensing for one year at $550
• January 2025 attendance: 934 total visits (487 adults, 447 children), up from 786 in January 2024
• Programming update with list of past events and upcoming programs including Hot Sauce Shakespeare Challenge
• Discussion of 2025 library goals

The Harrisburg Community Library Board approved the 2024 annual report, which will be submitted to the South Dakota State Library, and decided to invest in Swank streaming/licensing for one year at a cost of $550. The board also discussed 2025 goals and received updates on attendance and programming.

• Approved agenda (motion by Langerock, seconded by Bouza)
• Approved January 2025 minutes (motion by Bouza, seconded by Christenson)
• Approved 2024 annual report for submission to State Library
• Determined to invest in Swank streaming/licensing for one year at $550

Parks Board

The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board will consider the Harrisburg Trails Plan and an update on Central Park phase 1.2. The meeting also includes introductions of a new deputy city administrator and updates from the HBA and Chamber. Other business items include a community coffee hour and a park activities schedule with Outdoor Campus.

• Harrisburg Trails Plan discussion
• Central Park phase 1.2 update
• Introduction of Deputy City Administrator Heath VonEye
• Community Coffee Hour planning
• Park Activities Schedule coordination with Outdoor Campus

The Harrisburg Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board approved the consent agenda, including the January 8 meeting minutes, with all members in favor. No formal votes were taken on substantive items; the meeting consisted of updates and reports, including a $785,000 funding approval for Central Park Phase 1.2 and progress on the Trails Plan.

• Approved consent agenda including January 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Heard update on Central Park Phase 1.2 with $785,000 funding approved
• Noted Trails Plan is with graphics team, next committee meeting Feb 20

Planning Commission

The Harrisburg Planning Commission will hold two public hearings and review two applications: a request to rezone a parcel (Black Dog, LLC) from Light Industrial to General Business and an amendment to a Conditional Use Permit for an off-premises digital sign (Cyclops Media). The commission will also review proposed revisions to the city's zoning regulations regarding billboards and electronic signs.

• Public hearing and review of rezone application for parcel 270.62.66.4011 from LI Light Industrial to GB General Business (Black Dog, LLC)
• Public hearing and review of amendment to Conditional Use Permit for an off-premises digital sign at 27249 SD Highway 115 (Cyclops Media)
• Review of proposed revisions to Harrisburg Zoning Regulations regarding billboards and electronic signs
• Approval of draft minutes from January 14, 2025 meeting (procedural)
• Building permit report for January 2025

The Harrisburg Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval of a rezoning application for a portion of Section 26 (Parcel #270.62.66.4011) by Black Dog, LLC, forwarding it to the City Council. Two agenda items were removed at the applicant's request, including a conditional use permit amendment for a digital sign. The commission also discussed but took no action on proposed zoning revisions for billboards and electronic signs.

• Approved agenda with Items 2 & 4 removed (5-0)
• Approved January 14, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Black Dog, LLC rezoning application to City Council (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:59 p.m. (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four rezoning requests in Sunny Haven Estates, amendments to conditional use permits for off-premises signs at 27249 SD Highway 115, and the creation of tax increment district number six. The commission will also vote on recommending the rezonings to the City Council and elect officers for 2025.

• Rezone Lot 6A and Lot 12, Block 2, Sunny Haven Estates from R-2 to R-1 Single-Family Detached Residential
• Rezone Tract 1 and Tract 2, Block 6, Sunny Haven Estates from R-2 to NR Natural Resources
• Public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit amendment for a digital off-premises sign at 27249 SD Highway 115 (Cyclops Media)
• Public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit for relocating a static billboard at 27249 SD Highway 115 (Lamar Outdoor Advertising)
• Public hearing on the creation of tax increment district number six

The Harrisburg Planning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend approval of four rezoning requests in the Sunny Haven Estates Addition, changing two lots from R-2 to R-1 and two tracts from R-2 to NR. The commission also elected Bruce Bicknase as chairperson and Jason Schipper as vice-chairman for 2025. Two public hearings were postponed (a digital sign conditional use permit and tax increment district six), and one application (a static billboard relocation) was withdrawn.

• Recommended approval of rezoning Lot 6A and Lot 12, Block 2, Sunny Haven Estates from R-2 to R-1 (4-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning Tract 1 and Tract 2, Block 6, Sunny Haven Estates from R-2 to NR (4-0)
• Elected Bruce Bicknase as Planning Commission Chairperson for 2025 (4-0)
• Elected Jason Schipper as Planning Commission Vice-Chairman for 2025 (4-0)
• Postponed public hearing for off-premises digital sign conditional use permit at 27249 SD Highway 115
• Withdrawn application for off-premises static billboard relocation at 27249 SD Highway 115
• Postponed public hearing for creation of tax increment district number six

Library Board

The Harrisburg Community Library Board will hold its regular meeting, including approval of minutes and financial reports. The board will discuss setting top priority goals for 2025 and consider updates to the library's Internet and Computer Use Policy. Directors also reported February 2025 attendance of 861 patrons.

• Discussing updates to the HCL Internet and Computer Use Policy
• Determining top priority goals for 2025
• Purchased annual Swank license for building (March 2025–February 2026)
• February 2025 attendance: 861 total (444 adults, 417 children)
• Update on South Dakota HB 1239 and HB 1041

The Harrisburg Community Library Board approved the agenda, previous minutes, an updated Internet and Computer Use Policy, and set 2025 goals. The board also reviewed financial reports and attendance statistics, and noted the purchase of an annual Swank license.

• Adopted agenda (motion by Bouza, seconded by Christenson)
• Approved February 2025 minutes (motion by Bouza, seconded by Irish)
• Updated HCL Internet and Computer Use Policy (motion by Bouza, seconded by Irish)
• Set next meeting for April 10, 2025 at 5:30pm
• Adjourned at 5:35pm (motion by Bouza, seconded by Irish)

Library Board

The Harrisburg Community Library Board will review proposed changes to the Collection Development Policy and discuss goals for 2025. The board will also hear a financial report and December 2024 attendance statistics, which show 792 total in-library visitors. Public input is limited to 10 minutes.

• Review of changes to the Collection Development Policy
• Discussion of 2025 library goals
• December 2024 attendance: 440 adults, 352 children, 792 total
• December 2024 financial report update
• Upcoming programs: Tiny Paint Night (1/14), Robotics (1/15), Tiny Art Exhibition (1/21), and Take Your Child to the Library Day (2/1)

The Harrisburg Community Library Board approved changes to the Collection Development Policy. The board also reviewed the December 2024 financial report and discussed 2025 goals, with further discussion planned for February. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (motion by Langerock, seconded by Maxwell)
• Approved December 2024 minutes (motion by Maxwell, seconded by Langerock)
• Approved Collection Development Policy changes (motion by Groon, seconded by Bouza)
• Adjourned at 5:45 p.m. (motion by Maxwell, seconded by Bouza)

Parks Board

The Harrisburg Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board is holding a regular meeting to consider consent items, including approval of previous meeting minutes. Business items include an update on the HBA, the Harrisburg Trails Plan, a holiday lighting contest wrap-up, and a discussion on events and programming. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or fee changes are listed.

• Update on the Harrisburg Trails Plan
• Holiday Lighting Contest wrap-up
• Event and programming discussion
• Staff reports from Parks, Recreation, and Forestry

The Harrisburg Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board approved the consent agenda, including the November 13, 2024 meeting minutes, and welcomed new City Administrator Amanda Mack. Updates were provided on the Harrisburg Trails Plan and the 2024 Holiday Lighting Contest results. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including November 13, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Introduced new City Administrator Amanda Mack