Lawrence County public meetings in 2024
79 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment
The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss personnel matters and land use applications. The agenda includes reviews of a conditional use permit and a variance request.
- CUP 469-24 regarding Schultes Cabins
- VAR 213 regarding Simek_Lils Coffee Co.
- Resolution 2024-39 to vacate plat BH Prop
- Personnel reviews for Coroner, Highway, and Sheriff departments
- 2024 Lawrence County MTP Report
The Lawrence County Commission voted to recommend that a referendum petition against Ordinance 2024-05 not be placed on the ballot, citing that the ordinance was an administrative decision required for state law compliance. The commission also approved several personnel actions, including new hires and step raises, and assigned funds from the 2024 unassigned fund balance to the Public Safety and Service Center and IT projects. The Board of Adjustment approved a conditional use permit amendment for cabins and denied a variance for a coffee kiosk.
- Denied placement of referendum on Ordinance 2024-05 on ballot (unanimous)
- Approved $750,000 from unassigned fund balance for Public Safety and Service Center Project (unanimous)
- Approved $235,000 from unassigned fund balance for IT projects (unanimous)
- Approved new hire Delaney Knottnerus as Deputy Coroner at $240/call (unanimous)
- Approved new hires Kodiak England and James Puckett as Correctional Officers at $24.08/hr (unanimous)
- Approved step raises for Tim Agena, Frank Cortez, Robert Mattson, Jeff Harper, Daniel Sheeler, Brent McNeil (unanimous)
- Approved classification changes for Krista Rear and Blaze Eaglehorse (unanimous)
- Approved CUP #469-24 for cabins (max 450 sq ft footprint, no permanent foundation) (unanimous)
County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment
The County Commission and Board of Adjustment will discuss infrastructure updates, including FHWA Spearfish adjusted urban boundaries and a PSSC project update. The body is also reviewing agreements for the Butte Lawrence Fair Board and Spearfish Ambulance, as well as several Planning and Zoning requests.
- FHWA Spearfish Adjusted Urban Boundary and map recommendations
- 2025 Butte Lawrence Fair Board Agreement
- Spearfish Ambulance Agreement
- Planning and Zoning items: 2024-104 (Subdivision Common Area) and 2024-99 (Apple Springs)
- Hall Gravel Pit packet review
The Lawrence County Commission approved a $1,027,228 contract with Western Construction for 2025 paving on Nemo Road, accepted a $59,934.50 bid for an inmate transport van, and authorized several personnel hires and budget transfers. All votes were unanimous unless noted.
- Approved $1,027,228 paving contract with Western Construction for Nemo Road (unanimous)
- Accepted $59,934.50 bid from SonTech for inmate transport van equipment (unanimous)
- Approved $3,500 supplemental budget for coroner salary (unanimous)
- Approved new hires: Caylor Benson, Hunter Wood, Blaze Eaglehorse (unanimous)
- Approved classification changes for McKinsey Jerrel and Becky Stevenson (unanimous)
- Approved abatement for Stanley Lodahl's destroyed mobile home (unanimous)
- Approved 2025 Butte/Lawrence County Fair Board and Spearfish Ambulance agreements (unanimous)
- Approved change order #6 for Public Safety & Services Center (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Invasive Species Management
The Lawrence County Invasive Species Management Board will hold a regular meeting to review the 2024 budget and consider new agreements with the Department of Transportation and US Forest Service. They will also discuss I-7.001 Improvements and Surety and P & Z inspections. A public comment period is included for discussion of weed and pest control issues.
- Review of 2024 budget
- DOT/USFS agreements for invasive species management
- I-7.001 Improvements and Surety
- P & Z inspections
- Public comment period (3-minute limit per person)
County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment
This document is a notice that a quorum of Lawrence County Commissioners may attend a Republican Party Central Committee meeting. The notice states that no official business will be discussed and no official action will be taken.
County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment
This is a notice that a quorum of Lawrence County Commissioners may attend Lions Club meetings held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at Lucky's 13 Pub in Spearfish. No official business will be discussed or action taken at these social gatherings.
Planning & Zoning Board
The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board will meet to review several staff reports regarding conditional use permits and variances. The board will also review documents related to the Future Land Use Committee and zoning maps.
- CUP 469-24 Schultes Cabins
- VAR 213 Simek_Lils Coffee Co
- 2024-99 SR Lot 2AR of Block 5 and 5R of Block 2, Apple Springs
- 2024-104 SR Lot 1 and 2 of the subdivision common area revised, PHP
- 2024-105 SR Lots 1 and 7, Blk 3, Auburn Acres, PHP
The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board approved an amendment to Conditional Use Permit 469-24, allowing cabins instead of campers at Boulder Canyon/Mattson Lane, with conditions limiting campsites to 6 and cabins to 450 sq ft. They denied a variance request for a coffee kiosk setback on Hwy 14A, citing no exceptional hardship. The board also approved several plats, including a lot line revision and final plats for Powder House Pass and Auburn Acres. A work session on the Future Land Use Map ended with discussion but no formal decision.
- Approved CUP 469-24 amendment for cabins (with conditions: max 6 campsites, cabins ≤450 sq ft)
- Denied VAR 213 for 16.8' front setback variance (no exceptional circumstances)
- Approved Final Plat 2024-99 (Apple Springs lot line revision, fire plan exempt)
- Approved Preliminary and Final Plats 2024-104 (Powder House Pass common area subdivision)
- Approved Final Plat 2024-105 (Auburn Acres lots 6 & 7)
- Approved 2025 Planning and Zoning meeting dates
Future Land Use Map - Comp Plan Committee
This is a working meeting of the Future Land Use Map Committee to discuss and review the draft Future Land Use Map and supporting documents for Lawrence County. No votes or decisions are listed; the agenda consists of review of multiple map and zoning PDFs.
- Review of Lawrence County Future Land Use Chapter (v3, 11.29)
- Review of Future Land Use Map in two sizes (11x17 and 24x36)
- Review of Amber 3-mile map revision
- Review of zoning map (42x50)
County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment
The County Commission and Board of Adjustment will discuss a new zoning ordinance and various conditional use permits. The meeting also includes highway business and personnel matters.
- ORD 2024-05 Zoning Ordinance Board of Adjustment and Conditional Use Permits
- Final plat of Tract 13 Lookout Mountain Subdivision
- 2025 State Health Nurse Agreement
- CUP 494 Winter Church staff report
- Professional Services Agreement 2025 Plan Review
County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment
This is a notice that a quorum of Lawrence County Commissioners may attend the Lions Club meetings held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month, including November 25, 2024. Social hour begins at 5:00 p.m. and the meeting at 6:00 p.m. at Lucky's 13 Pub in Spearfish. No official business will be discussed or action taken at this time.
- Notice of quorum for Lions Club meetings on 2nd and 4th Mondays at Lucky's 13 Pub (305 N. 27th Street, Spearfish) – no official business
County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment
The County Commission and Board of Adjustment are meeting to discuss a new zoning ordinance regarding conditional use permits. The body will also review personnel matters, budget resolutions, and multiple land-use petitions.
- ORD 2024-05 Zoning Ordinance Board of Adjustment and Conditional Use Permits
- Lead Deadwood Monument Health 2025 Ambulance Agreement
- Resolution 2024 41 providing for full time State's Attorney
- Resolution 2024 40 Supplemental Budget Insurance
- Petitions to vacate right-of-way (Resolution 2024 38) and portion of plat (Resolution 2024 39)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment
This is a notice of quorum under SDCL 1-25-1 that a quorum of Lawrence County Commissioners may attend a social gathering on November 8, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Sunshine Saloon in Spearfish. No official business will be discussed and no official action will be taken.
- Social gathering at Sunshine Saloon, 3226 W. Fairgrounds Loop, Spearfish, SD on November 8, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
- No official business or actions are planned
County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment
The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to canvass the results of the 2024 General Election and certify the count of provisional ballots. The agenda also includes approval of the amended proposed agenda. No other substantive items are listed; the meeting appears largely procedural.
- Canvass of 2024 General Election votes
- Certification of provisional ballot count
Planning & Zoning Board
The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board will consider updates to the Future Land Use Map and Comprehensive Plan, including public comments. The board will also hold hearings on 16 subdivision requests (SR 2024-84 through 2024-98) and two conditional use permits (CUP 494 Winter Church and CUP 469-24). All decisions are based on the attached staff reports and public input.
- Public hearing on Lawrence County Future Land Use Map and Comprehensive Plan updates with over a dozen comment letters
- Conditional Use Permit 494 for Winter Church
- Conditional Use Permit 469-24 (full packet provided)
- 16 subdivision requests affecting tracts in Sugarloaf Village, Lost Camp Valley, Auburn Acres, High Ridge, Apple Springs, Fokerts-Youel, DMV, and Southridge Estates
- Subdivision requests include private roads, utility easements, and lot revisions
Future Land Use Map - Comp Plan Committee
The Future Land Use Map Committee is meeting to review a series of comment letters and documents regarding the Lawrence County Comprehensive Plan. The materials include feedback from the public, online portals, and specific entities such as Homestake.
- Review of Lawrence County Comprehensive Plan DGC comment letter
- Review of Homestake comments dated 2024-10-15
- Review of public meeting comment summaries
- Review of online portal comments
- Discussion of Future Land Use focus area documents
County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment
The Lawrence County Commission has issued a notice of quorum for a gathering to follow the general election results. The document states that no official business will be discussed and no official action will be taken.
Fair Board
The Lawrence County Fair Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and take action on several old business items, including updates to the arena and electrical systems, a complaint policy, vendor applications, ad sales and pricing, fair book changes, and activity ideas for 2025. New business includes a 4-H update. The meeting also includes time for public comment.
- Arena update discussion and potential action
- Electrical update discussion and potential action
- Complaint policy discussion and potential action
- Vendor application review
- Fair book changes and 2025 activity ideas
County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment
This is a notice that a quorum of Lawrence County Commissioners may be present at a court hearing for case No. 40CIV24-221 on October 29, 2024. The hearing is at the Lawrence County Courthouse. No official action will be taken by the County Commission that day.
- Notice of quorum for court case No. 40CIV24-221
County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment
The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss a proposed agenda including a resolution to vacate a portion of a section line, a review of Conditional Use Permit 185 for the Hall Gravel Pit, highway business, a PSSC project update, and multiple non-agenda correspondences. The agenda is proposed and may be amended before finalization.
- Resolution 2024-37 to vacate a portion of a section line
- Staff report on CUP 185 Hall Gravel Pit review
- Highway business (28-page packet)
- PSSC project update
- IRS 179D tax deduction incentive discussion
County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment
The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will consider approving minutes, a revised resolution to vacate a right-of-way, and multiple subdivision requests (SRs) for lots in various developments. They will also review a PSSC project update and a time extension request, a personnel auditor report, and a sheriff's personnel report. The meeting includes discussion of the 2025 commission meeting schedule.
- Revised Resolution 2024-36 vacating a right-of-way
- Subdivision requests for SR 2024-73 (Majestic Estates) through SR 2024-83 (various tracts)
- PSSC Project update and time extension request
- Approval of September meeting minutes and draft 2025 meeting schedule
- Personnel reports from auditor and sheriff
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Fair Board
The Lawrence County Fair Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss old and new business items. Topics include updates on the arena and siding, a complaint policy, vendor applications, ad sales, fair book changes, and activity ideas for the 2025 fair. New business covers a 4-H update, ideas to increase community attendance, and a Christmas party. A public comment period is also scheduled.
- Arena update discussion
- Siding update discussion
- Complaint policy review
- Vendor application review
- Fair book changes and 2025 theme deadline (April 1)
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board will consider ordinance ORD 2024-05 regarding Board of Adjustment and Conditional Use Permits, review a conditional use permit (CUP 494), and discuss a future land use open house schedule. Additionally, the board will act on numerous subdivision requests (SRs) across various Lawrence County locations, including Majestic Estates, Crook Mt Estates, Paradise Acres, and others.
- ORD 2024-05: zoning ordinance amendment related to Board of Adjustment and Conditional Use Permits
- CUP 494: conditional use permit application
- Future Land Use Open House schedule and related maps
- SR 2024-73: lots 5A and 5B, Majestic Estates
- SR 2024-74: lots 1-6, formerly Tract E, Crook Mt Estates 2
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment
This agenda is only a notice that a quorum of county commissioners may be present at a court hearing for Case No. 40CIV24-000225. No official action will be taken by the commission or canvassing board at this meeting.
- Notice of quorum for court hearing Case No. 40CIV24-000225
- Hearing at Lawrence County Courthouse, 78 Sherman Street, Deadwood, SD
- No official action by commission or canvassing board
County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment
The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will consider adopting the proposed 2025 annual budget and a supplemental budget (Resolution 2024-33). They will also act on a request for opioid settlement funds, several petitions to vacate section lines (Resolutions 2024-32, 34, 35, and Dolpin Road), and a large number of subdivision/plat requests (2024-61 through 2024-72). Personnel changes for the Treasurer, Sheriff, and Highway departments, as well as a donated sick leave request, are also on the agenda.
- Proposed 2025 annual budget review and adoption
- Resolution 2024-33 adopting a supplemental budget
- Request for opioid settlement funds
- Four petitions to vacate section lines (Resolutions 2024-32, 34, 35, and Dolpin Road)
- Twelve subdivision/plat requests (2024-61 through 2024-72) for various properties including Tomahawk Tract, Stone House Estates, Apple Springs, Dakota Highland Estates, Heritage Hills, Nemo Placer, Paradise Acres, and Auburn Acres
The Lawrence County Commission adopted the 2025 annual budget (Resolution #2024-28) and approved a supplemental budget (Resolution #2024-33) for burial expenses and emergency management. The commission also approved a 2025 health insurance contract with Wellmark, which offered a 3% premium decrease, with the county paying 100% of single policies and 80% of family policies. Several personnel hires, raises, and road/utility permits were approved, and the speed limit on Old Belle Road was reduced to 45 mph.
- Adopted 2025 annual budget (Resolution #2024-28)
- Approved Wellmark health insurance contract for 2025
- Approved supplemental budget (Resolution #2024-33) for burial and emergency management
- Reduced Old Belle Road speed limit to 45 mph (3-2)
- Approved new hires for Treasurer, Highway, and Sheriff departments
- Approved step raise for Dispatcher II Robert Witherspoon
- Approved utility permits for City of Spearfish and Butte Electric
- Approved 11 subdivision plats and preliminary plats
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Invasive Species Management
The board will conduct a review of the 2024 budget. Members will also discuss development requirement ordinance language and coordination with County roads, DOT, and USFS.
- 2024 budget review
- Ordinance language for development requirements
- Voluntary management letters
- P&Z inspections
- Coordination with County roads, DOT, and USFS
Fair Board
The Lawrence County Fair Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly take action on several updates, including arena, electrical, and siding work. The board will also set fair dates for 2025, establish a complaint policy, and review vendor applications. Public comment is invited under state law.
- Arena update
- Electrical update
- Siding update
- Fair dates for 2025
- Complaint policy adoption
The Butte-Lawrence County Fair Board approved the 2025 fair dates as July 28 through August 2. Several items were tabled until the October meeting, including the complaint policy, vendor application, and fair book changes/ad sales. The board also reviewed old business on electrical needs and arena gates.
- Approved 2025 fair dates July 28-August 2 (motion by Tristan, second by Sheryl)
- Tabled complaint policy until October meeting (motion by Tristan, second by Sharon)
- Tabled vendor application until October meeting (motion by Tristan, second by Tom)
- Tabled fair book changes and ad sales until October meeting (motion by Tristan, second by Richard)
- Approved August 2024 minutes as read (motion by Tristan, second by Dwight)
- Accepted treasurer's report (motion by Tristan, second by Tom)
Planning & Zoning Board
The board is reviewing a zoning ordinance regarding the Board of Adjustment and conditional use permits. The meeting includes discussions on the Lawrence County Future Land Use Map and various site-specific requests.
- ORD 2024-05 Zoning Ordinance Board of Adjustment - Conditional Use Permits
- CUP 492 TGW LLC staff report
- Lawrence County Future Land Use Map and chapter review
- Site requests 2024-61 through 2024-72 covering various tracts and lots
- Review of Dakota Highland Estates, Heritage Hills Est, and Auburn Acres lots
The board denied CUP #492 for a campground and Airbnb on Crook City Road, citing public safety, road access issues, and community concerns. It also approved multiple plats, including a future land use map addendum, and set a public hearing for a zoning ordinance amendment.
- Denied CUP #492 for campground/Airbnb (motion carried)
- Approved draft Future Land Use Map addendum to Comprehensive Plan
- Approved Amended Preliminary and Final Plats for Tomahawk Country Club (fire plan exempt)
- Approved Preliminary and Final Plats for Stone House Estates (no fire plan required)
- Approved Preliminary Plat for Apple Springs lot line adjustments (fire plan exempt)
- Approved Preliminary Plat for Quam Family Properties as Utility Lot with no building rights
- Approved Final Plat for Kloss Development Lots 11 & 47 contingent on fire mitigation
- Approved multiple other plats (2024-66 through 2024-72) as presented
County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment
The board will consider unapproved minutes, discuss highway paving and graveling plans, review the county's future land use plan and open house schedule, and examine the 2025 provisional budget with departmental worksheets. They will also address correspondence from the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources and comments on the old growth draft environmental impact statement.
- Review of 2025 provisional budget, estimated revenues, and departmental budget worksheets
- Discussion of county future land use plan chapter text and open house schedule
- Plans for highway paving, bridge, and graveling projects
- Consideration of a DANR letter and old growth draft EIS comments
- Approval of unapproved minutes from August 27 meetings
The Lawrence County Commission approved a $5,010 offer for temporary and permanent easements including tree removal for the Christensen Drive Bridge, authorized the treasurer to hire an employee, and approved two private approach permits. The board also approved comments on the US Forest Service Old Growth Environmental Impact Statement and decided not to hold a December Tax Deed sale. The 2025 budget was discussed but adoption was deferred to September 24.
- Approved $5,010 easement offer for Christensen Drive Bridge (unanimous)
- Granted treasurer discretion to hire an employee (unanimous)
- Approved private approach permit for Stephen Gold (unanimous)
- Approved private approach permit for Jesse Horstman (unanimous)
- Approved Lawrence County comments on USFS Old Growth EIS (unanimous)
- Maintained status quo, no December Tax Deed sale (unanimous)
- Approved payroll and vouchers totaling over $2.9 million (unanimous)
- Tabled 2025 budget adoption to September 24 meeting
County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment
The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss personnel matters, road resolutions, and several land-use applications. The session includes reviews of staff reports for multiple conditional use permits and a guest house denial.
- CUP 491 Mad Mountain staff report
- CUP 490 Elfin Enterprises-Specialty Resort staff report
- CUP 493 Eckhart Sawmill staff report
- 2024-58 SR Lots 14, 15 of Lost Meadows Sub
- Gjerstad guest house BP denial
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Natural Resources Committee
The Natural Resources Committee will meet to discuss agency agreements and forest amendments. The session includes a discussion on trails around Deadwood with a representative from the BLM.
- Cooperating Agency agreement renewal update
- Old Growth Forest Amendment
- Discussion with Ryan Larson (BLM) regarding trails around Deadwood
- Meetings with Forest Supervisor and US Fish and Wildlife
Invasive Species Management
The Lawrence County Weed Board will hold its regular meeting to discuss general business including a 2024 budget review and approve prior meeting minutes. The board will also review the 2025 voluntary enforcement procedure and update the Lawrence County Invasive Species Management Comprehensive Plan.
- 2024 budget review
- Review voluntary/enforcement procedure for 2025
- Update LCISM Comprehensive Plan
County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment
The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will vote on a liquor license resolution, personnel changes for sheriff and auditor, a JJRI grant, surplus property, and several planning and zoning items including a development plan for Lighthouse Development LLC, a variance (VAR 212) for Kirwan, and multiple subdivision requests (2024-55 through 2024-60).
- Resolution 2024-29 on liquor licenses
- Personnel actions: sheriff (11 & 5 items) and auditor
- JJRI grant consideration
- Surplus property declaration
- Development plan DP 2024-02 for Lighthouse Development LLC
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Invasive Species Management
The Invasive Species Management Board will meet to review the 2024 budget and discuss enforcement regarding Klossen in the Highland Subdivision. The meeting includes time for public discussion and board member reports.
- 2024 budget review
- Klossen enforcement (Highland Subdivision)
Fair Board
The Fair Board will hold a regular meeting to approve prior minutes and the treasurer's report, then discuss old business items including the fair book, electrical projects, screens for the food stand, and a freezer/refrigerator. New business consists of a fair report. Public comment will be taken per state law.
- Discussion of fair book content
- Electrical projects at fairgrounds
- Screens for food stand
- Freezer and refrigerator replacement or repair
Planning & Zoning Board
The board will hold public hearings on several conditional use permits and subdivision requests. Key items include CUP 490 for a specialty resort by Elfin Enterprises, CUP 491 for Mad Mountain, CUP 493 for Eckhart Sawmill, and numerous subdivision plats (SR 2024-55 through 2024-60). The board will vote on recommendations for these proposals.
- CUP 490: Elfin Enterprises specialty resort
- CUP 491: Mad Mountain conditional use
- CUP 493: Eckhart Sawmill conditional use
- DP 2024-02: Lighthouse Development
- Six subdivision requests (SR 2024-55 through 2024-60)
Future Land Use Map - Comp Plan Committee
The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board will hold a work session on August 1, 2024, to review the first completed draft of the Future Land Use Map and the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Chapter. The board will discuss comments and consider questions about mining operations designations and agriculture district descriptions. No final decisions are being made at this meeting.
- Review of first draft Future Land Use Map via online map viewer or static PDF/JPEG
- Discussion of mining operations designation – Trojan currently not zoned industrial, proposed as industrial
- Discussion of agriculture district names and descriptions to ensure appropriate location and service
- Review of the Lawrence County Future Land Use Chapter_V2.docx containing land use policies and designation descriptions
- Availability of static versions for printing in Arch D format
County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment
The County Commission and Board of Adjustment will discuss 2025 budget items, including two different cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and insurance proposals. The body will also review planning and zoning requests and updates on the Public Safety and Services Center project.
- 2025 budget proposals for 3% or 7% COLA and insurance adjustments
- Lindley petition to vacate section line
- Public Safety and Services Center (PSSC) project update and Change Order 04
- Planning and Zoning items including VAR 212 (Kirwan) and Lot 133 Fire MOA and bond
- USFS Old Growth Forest Amendment MOU
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Invasive Species Management
The Lawrence County Invasive Species Management Board (Weed Board) will hold a regular meeting on July 15, 2024, in Spearfish. The board will discuss and potentially take action on the 2024 budget review, new business items including county roads/DOT/USFS coordination, voluntary management letters, trails outside Deadwood, and P&Z inspections. Public comment and board member reports are also scheduled.
- 2024 budget review
- County roads/DOT/USFS coordination
- Voluntary management letters
- Trails outside of Deadwood (discussion led by Kevin Wagner)
- P&Z inspections
County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment
The Lawrence County Commissioners and Board of Adjustment will review 2025 budget reports for various county departments. The agenda also includes highway road recommendations, personnel matters, and several land use applications.
- Review of 2025 department budget information
- Secondary road recommendations and highway staff reports
- Request to surplus dispatch equipment
- Land use applications for Nemo Placer, Sugarloaf Village, and Apple Springs Tract
- Personnel matters regarding the Sheriff's office
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning & Zoning Board
The board will consider conditional use permits for a sawmill business and a snowmobile rental. The agenda also includes several applications regarding various tracts and subdivisions.
- Conditional Use Permit for Eckhart Sawmill Business
- Conditional Use Permit for Calvary Cathedral and Petersen Snowmobile Rental
- Variance application for Kirwan
- Applications 2024-45 through 2024-54 regarding various tracts and subdivisions
- PHP update to the county
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Fair Board
The Butte/Lawrence County Fair Board will discuss various items related to fair management and facilities. Topics include electrical projects, arena updates, and 4-H/Redwater information.
- Electrical projects and arena maintenance
- Pig barn and pig wrestling discussions
- 4-H/Redwater updates
- Food stand and vendor items
- Bug spraying for buildings
County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment
The Lawrence County Board of Commissioners and Board of Adjustment will consider a supplemental budget and a revised policy for online property owner name information. The agenda also includes primary election recount canvassing and secondary road recommendations.
- Revised Resolution 2024-23 regarding online property owner name information policy
- Resolution 2024-25 supplemental budget
- Highway 1 secondary road recommendations
- Spearfish 3 Mile Plat
- CUP 489 staff report for Matt and Jana Hoffman campground
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment
The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will review various land subdivision revisions and conditional use permits. The agenda also includes personnel matters for the Sheriff's office and a revised policy regarding online property owner information.
- Revised Resolution 2024-23 regarding online property owner name information
- Personnel matters related to the County Sheriff
- Zoning Ordinance 2024-04 conditional use permits
- Subdivision revisions for Heritage Hills, Three Peaks, and Auburn Acres
- Vacation of Section Line Johnson
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Revolving Loan Fund Board
The provided agenda contains only document references and information packet identifiers. No specific proposals or decisions are listed in the text.
Planning & Zoning Board
The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board is reviewing conditional use permits for a campground and the Peterson packet. The agenda also includes multiple subdivision revisions and lot changes across various tracts.
- Conditional Use Permit 489 (Hoffman, Matt and Jana - Campground)
- Subdivision of Heritage Hills Est (Lots 1-7)
- Three Peaks subdivision (lots 1-32, 34-52, and water tank lot)
- Auburn Acres, PHP subdivisions (various lots in Block 3)
- Shirttail Gulch Subdivision Lot 13A revision
County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment
The provided agenda contains only document titles and does not list specific items for discussion or decision. It includes a file regarding the 2024 primary election results canvass.
- 2024 primary election results canvass
County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment
This notice concerns an election night gathering for Lawrence County Commissioners on June 4, 2024. The event will take place at the Sunshine Saloon in Spearfish, and no official business or action will be taken.
Fair Board
The Lawrence County Fair Board is meeting to consider its proposed June 3, 2024 agenda and an information packet. The packet includes a document on open class animal awards for 2024. This appears to be a routine procedural meeting with no major decisions listed.
- Review of proposed June 3, 2024 agenda
- Information packet includes Open Class Animal Awards 2024 document
County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment
The board will review various items including personnel matters for the Sheriff's office, highway business, and a preliminary plat draft for Block B at DMV. The agenda also includes discussions regarding zoning ordinances, conditional use permits, and a letter to the Forest Supervisor regarding the Zeppelin project.
- Sheriff personnel matters
- Revised Preliminary Plat Draft Summary for Block B at DMV
- Zoning Ordinance Conditional Use Permits
- Letter to Forest Supervisor regarding Zeppelin Project
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Natural Resources Committee
This agenda for the Lawrence County Natural Resources Committee meeting on May 21, 2024, contains only procedural items and document references, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed. The provided text is largely boilerplate.
- Proposed meeting agenda and information packet
- Reference to 'LAW. CO. NRC ZEPPLIN MEETING 5_16_24.PDF'
Public Defender Advisory Board
This is a procedural meeting of the Lawrence County Public Defender Advisory Board. The only listed action is to consider the proposed meeting agenda and an information packet containing three documents. No substantive decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda.
- Review of proposed meeting agenda
- Review of information packet (3 PDF documents)
Invasive Species Management
The Lawrence County Invasive Species Management Board is holding its regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on general business items, including the 2024 budget review and a 2025 budget discussion. New business items include county roads, subdivision inspection, enforcement policy, and HOA districts, though the agenda does not specify whether these are decisions or just discussions. The public may raise items for discussion, but no action will be taken on those topics.
- 2024 budget review
- 2025 budget discussion
- County roads
- Subdivision inspection
- Enforcement policy
Natural Resources Committee
The Lawrence County Natural Resources Committee will meet to approve the agenda and prepare comments on the Zeppelin Draft Environmental Assessment, a U.S. Forest Service project in the Black Hills. The meeting also includes time for public input and committee member discussion, but no official action will be taken on items raised during those periods.
- Prepare comments on Zeppelin Draft EA (USFS project #63845)
- Public comment period with 3-minute limit per person
- Committee member discussion and reports
County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment
The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to consider several agenda items, including proposed revisions to the subdivision and zoning ordinances, various road and utility matters, and multiple personnel and travel requests. The board will also review alcohol license renewals, a new license, and several subdivision plats and variance requests. The agenda is largely administrative and routine, with no major policy decisions indicated beyond the ordinance revisions.
- ORD 24 01 Subdivision Ordinance Revision
- ORD 2024 02 Zoning Ordinance Chapter 9 Water and Wastewater Systems
- ORD 2024 04 Zoning Ordinance Conditional Use Permits and Board of Adjustment
- Multiple subdivision plats (Matteson Tract, Nahant Nielsen Sub, Three Peaks, Deer Mountain Village)
- Alcohol license renewals and new license
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment
This is a notice of quorum and agenda for the Black Hills Association of County Commissioners and Officials district meeting, hosted by Lawrence County. No official Lawrence County business will be transacted; the meeting is for association members only and includes reports, a speaker, and planning for the next meeting.
- Treasurer's report: checking account balance is $1,481.58
- Featured speaker: Ms. Lara Roetzel, Pennington County State's Attorney
- Resolutions due to Holli by June 26 for July district meeting
- Next meeting: Meade County (Sturgis Vet's Club), July 19, 2024
Natural Resources Committee
This is a procedural meeting of the Lawrence County Natural Resources Committee. The agenda consists solely of reviewing the proposed agenda and an information packet, including a USFS letter and an additional document. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.
- Review of USFS letter
- Review of proposed 9 May 2024 meeting agenda
- Review of additional meeting information document
Fair Board
The Butte/Lawrence County Fair Board will hold a regular meeting to approve the agenda, minutes, and treasurer's report. Under old business, they will discuss the fair book, bids, ads, pavilion update, arena, pig barn, electrical work, custodian ad, and open class awards. New business includes updates on 4-H/Redwater, pack outfitters, sheep dog trials, and pig wrestling. The meeting is open to public comment as required by state law.
- Fair book and bids
- Pavilion update
- Arena and pig barn
- Electrical work
- Sheep dog trials and pig wrestling
Planning & Zoning Board
The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board is meeting to review a variance request, a conditional use permit, and multiple subdivision requests. The agenda includes several items for discussion or decision, but specific details are not provided in the agenda text.
- Variance request by Dennis and Becky Hinz (VAR 211)
- Conditional use permit by Mathew and Jana Hoffman (CUP 489)
- Subdivision requests 2024-25 through 2024-31, including lots in South Ridge Estates, Three Peaks Estates, Deer Mountain Village, and others
- Inspection report for LCISM (Lawrence County? item)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment
The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss and potentially act on several items, including zoning ordinance changes, intergovernmental agreements, personnel matters, and travel requests. The agenda includes multiple resolutions and proposed ordinances, indicating a mix of routine administrative business and substantive policy decisions.
- USFS weed spraying agreement
- Personnel auditor item
- Travel requests for equalization
- Phone stipend for IT and S
- Resolution 2024-14, 15, 16, 19
Invasive Species Management
The Lawrence County Invasive Species Management Board is holding its regular meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda and prior minutes. The board will review the 2024 budget and discuss a proposed 2025 budget, and will also take up new business items like the SD annual conference, a subdivision ordinance update, enforcement policy, and USFS and DOT agreements. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person, with no action taken on non-noticed issues.
- 2024 budget review and proposed 2025 budget discussion
- Update on subdivision ordinance
- Enforcement policy discussion
- USFS and DOT agreements
- SD annual conference
County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment
The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet on April 9, 2024, to discuss and decide on a range of items including personnel, bonds for Central City and St. Onge Township, a travel request, a weed spraying agreement with SDDOT, and several resolutions to vacate plats and a section line. The Board of Adjustment will also consider numerous applications and appointments. The agenda is largely procedural, with many items listed as documents for review.
- Central City bond and St. Onge Township bond
- Resolution 2024-19 vacating a portion of section line
- Resolution 2024-20 and 2024-21 vacating plats
- Ordinance 2024-03 on temporary second residences
- TUP 24-02 Sanders Rentals e-bikes
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Planning & Zoning Board
The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board is meeting to consider a revision to the subdivision ordinance (ORD 24-01) and to act on 11 separate subdivision layout requests (items 2024-17 through 2024-24, plus others). The board will also review proposed changes to the zoning ordinance regarding water/wastewater systems, conditional use permits, and the board of adjustment, as well as a temporary use permit for e-bikes. The agenda is largely administrative, with most items being routine subdivision plats.
- ORD 24-01: Subdivision ordinance revision
- ORD 2024-02: Zoning ordinance chapter on water and wastewater systems
- ORD 2024-04: Zoning ordinance on conditional use permits and board of adjustment
- TUP 24-02: Sanders Rentals e-bikes temporary use permit
- 11 subdivision layout requests, including Three Peaks Estates (lots 1-52) and Sugarloaf Village (lots 21-22)
Fair Board
The Butte/Lawrence County Fair Board is holding its regular monthly meeting to approve the agenda, prior minutes, and treasurer's report. Under old business, the board will discuss and potentially take action on the fair book, ads, pavilion update, arena, pig barn, and bathrooms. New business includes updates on 4-H/Redwater, entertainment, and open class awards. The meeting is open to public comment as required by state law.
- Approve agenda, prior meeting minutes, and treasurer's report
- Discuss fair book, ads, pavilion update, arena, pig barn, and bathrooms
- Receive 4-H/Redwater updates, entertainment, and open class awards
- Public comment period per SDCL 1-25-1
- Next meeting scheduled for May 6, 2024
County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment
The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to consider several administrative items, including tax abatements for Williamson and Albright, a 2024 state health nurse agreement, personnel changes for the auditor, sheriff, and police department, and a cell phone stipend. The board will also review resolutions 2024-14 through 18, a highway business item, and an ordinance regarding temporary second residences. The agenda includes multiple non-agenda correspondence items and a petition for writ of certiorari, but no major public hearings or rezonings are listed.
- Tax abatements for Williamson and Albright
- 2024 State Health Nurse Agreement
- Personnel changes for auditor and sheriff
- Cell phone stipend for police department
- Ordinance 2024-03 on temporary second residences
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Natural Resources Committee
The Lawrence County Natural Resources Committee is meeting to discuss project updates for Zeppelin, Chimera, Spruce, and Topaz, along with Forest Plan Amendment assessments and a Cooperating Agency agreement renewal. The agenda includes public comment and committee member discussion, but no official action is planned on items raised during those periods. The meeting is largely a working session with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Project updates: Zeppelin, Chimera, Spruce, Topaz
- Forest Plan Amendment assessments update
- Cooperating Agency agreement renewal update
- Public comment period (3-minute limit per person)
- Committee member discussion and reports
County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment
The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to decide on several planning and zoning items, including a zoning amendment for Keating Resources, multiple subdivision requests, and a conditional use permit transfer. They will also consider resolutions to vacate rights-of-way, declare surplus items, and approve travel requests. The agenda includes a county initiative petition and correspondence concerning elections.
- Resolution 2024-13 declaring surplus items
- Resolution 2024-10 vacation of right-of-way (Maitland Partners)
- Resolution 2024-11 petition to vacate a portion of section line
- COZ 364: Keating Resources zoning amendment from PF to PUD
- Transfer of CUP 247 from Rory Maynard to Jesse Pederson (Legends Lane)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Planning & Zoning Board
The Lawrence County Planning and Zoning Board is meeting to consider several ordinance revisions and a large number of subdivision requests. The board will review updates to the subdivision ordinance, zoning rules for water and wastewater systems, and regulations for conditional use permits and the board of adjustment. It will also discuss a proposed storage unit development and multiple subdivision plats across the county.
- ORD 24-01 Subdivision Ordinance Revision
- ORD 2024-02 Zoning Ordinance Chapter 9 Water and Wastewater Systems
- ORD 2024-04 Zoning Ordinance Conditional Use Permits and Board of Adjustment
- 2024-01 Jeff Leonard (Storage Units)
- Three Peaks Estates discussion item
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Fair Board
The Butte/Lawrence County Fair Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and take action on general business, old business, and new business items. Key topics include setting fair dates, updating the fair book, reviewing ads, and discussing the pavilion, arena, pig barn, and camper. New business includes selecting a vendor salesperson, bathroom cleaners, the 2024 fair theme and colors, honorees, and open class awards. The meeting is open to public comment as required by state law.
- Approve agenda and prior meeting minutes
- Set 2024 fair dates and fair book updates
- Discuss pavilion, arena, pig barn, and camper updates
- Select vendor salesperson and bathroom cleaners
- Choose 2024 fair theme, colors, honorees, and open class awards
County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment
The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to consider several land-use and administrative items, including a zoning change for Keating Resources, a conditional use permit transfer for Cole Cabins, and a proposed amended utility permit ordinance. They will also review road vacation resolutions, a boiler replacement quote, and a sheriff's personnel and travel request.
- Resolution 2024-9: Vacation of a portion of section line
- Resolution 2024-10: Vacation of right-of-way
- COZ 364: Keating Resources zoning change from PF to PUD
- CUP 303: Transfer request for Cole Cabins
- 2024 Proposed Amended Ordinance: Utility permits
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Invasive Species Management
The Lawrence County Weed Board is meeting to consider its proposed agenda and an information packet, which includes a subdivision invasive species management and revegetation plan. The agenda contains no other substantive items for decision or discussion.
- Proposed meeting agenda and information packet
- Subdivision invasive species management and revegetation plan
County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment
The County Commission will discuss various items including Senate Bill 134 appropriations, surplus property, and personnel matters for the Treasurer and Sheriff. The agenda also includes discussions on utility permit ordinances, fiber projects on Christensen Drive and Maitland Road, and several planning and zoning items.
- SB134 appropriation to create the Healthy Forest
- Christensen Drive and Maitland Road fiber project
- Proposed amended ordinance for utility permits
- Personnel matters for the Treasurer and Sheriff
- Planning and zoning items including 2024 proposed ordinance changes
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Fair Board
The Butte/Lawrence County Fair Board will meet to discuss preparations for the upcoming fair. The agenda includes electing officers, setting the fair schedule, and reviewing various facility and event details.
- Fair dates: July 29 - August 3rd
- Election of officers
- Discussion of camping and vendor fees
- Review of buildings and facilities including electricity and pig barn
- Discussion of livestock superintendent meeting report
Planning & Zoning Board
The Lawrence County Planning & Zoning Board is meeting to review several land-use applications and proposed ordinance changes. Key items include a rezoning request from Keating Resources, a subdivision ordinance revision, and a proposed ordinance regarding temporary second residences. The board will also consider several subdivision plats.
- COZ 364: Keating Resources request to rezone from PF to PUD
- ORD 24-01: Subdivision ordinance revision (draft 01.24.2024)
- ORD 2024-03: Amendment to 10.010 regarding temporary second residences
- 2024-7 SR: Tract A (formerly Tracts 1 and 2) subdivision request
- 2024-8 SR: Final Peska Tract, dedicating public roads and utility easements
Future Land Use Map - Comp Plan Committee
The Planning & Zoning Commission is reviewing a rezoning request for 136 acres at Deer Mt and discussing amendments to the subdivision and temporary second residence ordinances. The meeting also includes several final plat and replat applications for approval.
- Public hearing for KR Deer Mountain Club 2021, LLC to rezone 136.104 acres from PF to PUD
- Discussion of Ordinance 2024-01 regarding Subdivision Ordinance amendments
- Discussion of Ordinance 2024-03 regarding Temporary Second Residence amendments
- Replat for St. Onge Volunteer Fire Dept for a new fire hall building
- Final plat applications for Maitland Partners LLC & Eagle One LLC and BH Properties
County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment
The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment are holding a special meeting to discuss and ask questions about an EPA Environmental Climate Justice Community Change Grant related to Boulder Canyon. The agenda includes a briefing paper, a partnership agreement, and talking points memo, indicating the board is reviewing the grant's details and implications.
- Discussion of Boulder Canyon Congressional briefing paper
- Review of EPA Environmental Climate Justice Community Change Grant
- Review of Appendix B Partnership Agreement
- Q&A session on EPA grant
County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment
The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss and decide on several planning and zoning items, including conditional use permits, variances, and a subdivision request. They will also review professional service agreements, a letter of support for a community center project, and various highway and sheriff department updates. The agenda includes both action items and informational reports.
- CUP 488: JCJ, LLC campground request (with letters of opposition)
- VAR 210: Maitland Partners variance request
- 2024-2 SR: Lot B-19A of Bruno Estates subdivision request
- Professional services agreements for blood tech (Ewert and Cornelius)
- Letter of support for Lead Community Center project
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Future Land Use Map - Comp Plan Committee
The Lawrence County Comprehensive Plan Committee is meeting to review a proposal from SE Group and discuss a plan of action for updating the Future Land Use Map. The agenda includes approving the agenda, reviewing the proposal, and discussing options. No decisions are listed, only discussion items.
- Review SE Group proposal
- Review plan of action for group
- Discuss options for future land use map
Fair Board
The Butte/Lawrence County Fair Board is holding its regular meeting to discuss and take action on general business, old business, and new business items. Key topics include setting the fair dates for July 29 to August 3, reviewing the fair book, building and facility updates, and reports from the Redwater meeting. The board will also elect officers, set the fair schedule, and discuss camping and vendor fees, open class awards, and entertainment.
- Fair dates: July 29 - August 3
- Election of officers
- Camping and vendor fees
- Open class awards: number and type, chairs
- Floor in storage building
Planning & Zoning Board
The Board will review several land use applications, including conditional use permits, zoning changes, and variances. The agenda includes discussions regarding campground developments, residential subdivisions, and specific property variances.
- CUP 488: JCJ, LLC campground application
- COZ 364: Rezoning KR DEV from PF to PUD
- VAR 209: Gilliar - Black Hills Cabins variance
- VAR 210: Maitland Partners variance
- Subdivision reviews for Peska Tract and Bruno Estates
County Commissioner & Board of Adjustment
The Lawrence County Commission and Board of Adjustment will meet to consider various resolutions, board appointments and vacancies, a holiday schedule, and payroll/volunteer wage scales. They will also review staff reports on the Dailey Subdivision, Centennial Vista Lots 7A and 8A, and Lots 5A and 6A, which may involve public hearings or decisions on plats.
- Various resolutions (revised packet)
- Board appointments and vacancies list
- Payroll step and rates
- Volunteer wage scales for sheriff's positions and cell phone stipends
- Staff reports on Dailey Subdivision, Centennial Vista Lots 7A and 8A, and Lots 5A and 6A