City Commission Regular Meeting Monday, June 01, 2026 05:00 PM City Hall, 102 Sherman Street, Deadwood, SD 57732

Public comments are welcomed, but no action can be taken by the Commission on comments received at this meeting.  Anyone wishing to have the Commission vote on an item should call the Finance Office at 578-2600 by 5:00 p.m. on the Wednesday preceding the next scheduled meeting to be placed on the agenda. 

1.Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance

2.Roll Call

3.Approve Minutes

  1. a.Approval of May 18, 2026 City Commission Minutes.  

4.Approve Bills

  1. a.Approval of Bill List for June 1, 2026. 

5.Items from Citizens on Agenda

  1. a.Years of Service Employee Recognition for the first half of 2026
    Trent Rachetto- 30 years (May 6th, 1996)
    Kevin Kuchenbecker- 20 years (May 8th, 2006)
    Tom Riley- 5 years (May 5th, 2021)

  2. b.Department of Agricultural and Natural Resources (DANR) Secretary's Award for Drinking Water Excellence (25 consecutive years) and recognition of Deadwood's system operators - Cory Percy, Steven Murphy, Troy Jassman and Olivia Weiler.   

6.Consent Agenda

Matters appearing on Consent Agenda are expected to be non-controversial and will be acted upon by the Commission at one time, without discussion, unless a member of the Commission requests an opportunity to address any given item.  Items removed from the Consent Agenda will be discussed at the beginning of New Business.

  1. a.Permission to hire Dan Matthias as a part-time trolley driver at $17.65 an hour effective June 10, 2026 pending pre-employment screening.

  2. b.Permission to hire Archives intern, Daniel Schilling, beginning June 8, 2026 to August 31, 2026 at $17.00 per hour pending pre-employment screening.

  3. c.Permission to allow Deputy Finance Officer Janice Peppmeier to work temporary hours, as needed, at same rate of pay with no benefits. 

  4. d.Permission to accept retirement letter from Preservation Coordinator, Bonny Anfinson, effective September 18, 2026. (Over 11 years of service with the City of Deadwood.) 

  5. e.Permission for Mayor to sign Oakridge Cemetery Certificate of Purchase and Warranty Deed for  Raymond Metzger, Jodi Kae Rohrer and Kipton and Nichole Kalamaha. 

  6. f.Permission to renew Form E to Deadwood Growhouse dba Trails Head Cannabis Co for medical cannabis dispensary license at 32 Charles Street.  

  7. g.Acknowledge receipt of 2025 City of Deadwood Annual Report and authorize Finance Officer to submit to SD Legislative Audit. 

  8. h.Permission to allow Joel Ellis and Charles Fetter to use Truck 4 and Brush 6 to travel to Piedmont and Black Hills National Cemetery for Ray Bubb's funeral procession on June 9, 2026.

  9. i.Permission to waive banner fees and requirements for 2026 raffle fundraiser for DHI on Gold Street during the 2026 season.

  10. j.Allow use of public property at Gordon Park for Farmers Market on Fridays from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. from June 12 through September 4, 2026. 

  11. k.Rescind Resolution 2026-06 Bridget Reinspection Program for SDDOT Retainer Contracts 

  12. l.Resolution 2026-18 to Participate in South Dakota Dept. of Transportation Bridge Inspection Program. 

  13. m.Permission for Mayor to sign work order contract with Brosz Engineering to perform four mandatory bridge inspections (in partnership with SD DOT) in the amount of $8,000.00. (To be paid by Streets Professional Services line item.) 

  14. n.Permission to pay Straight Line Striping for striping of Main Street in the amount of $6,962.28. (To be paid by Streets Professional Services line item.) 

  15. o.Permission to enter into five-year ($199.64 per month) lease with Marco for the Police Department copier. (To be paid from Police Professional Services.)

7.Bid Items

8.Public Hearings

  1. a.Set public hearing on June 15 for Farmers Market: open container in Gordon Park only from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and waiver of banner and vending fees on public property on Fridays beginning June 12 through September 4, 2026. 

  2. b.Set public hearing on June 15 for Harley Davidson Demo Rides: Use of Welcome Center Lot at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 4 through 10:00 p.m. on Friday, August 14, 2026, will be set up on Pioneer Way side of lot.

  3. c.Set public hearing on June 15 for Harley Davidson Rally Outlaw Square Activation: open container in Zone 4, Outlaw Square only from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the following days:  Saturday, August 8, Sunday, August 9,Tuesday, August 11, Wednesday, August 12, Thursday, August 13 and Saturday, August 14; open container in Zone 4, Outlaw Square only from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 10 and open container in Zone 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 14, 2026. 

  4. d.Set public hearing on June 15 for Medicine Wheel Riders: street closure on Deadwood Street from Main Street to Pioneer Way from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and use of Interpretive Lot from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 9, 2026.   

  5. e.Set public hearing on June 15 for Chuckwagon Gathering: open container in Gordon Park only on Friday, September 11 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

  6. f.Set public hearing on June 15 for Black Hills Veterans March: waiver of user fees on Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19 and open container Saturday, September 19, 2026 from noon to 8:00 p.m. at the Event Complex. 

  7. g.Set public hearing on June 15 for Deadwood Jam Event: street closure on Deadwood Street from Main Street to Pioneer Way from 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 17 to 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 20; street closure on Shine Street from Main Street to Williams Street from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Friday, September 18 and from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 19; street closure on Siever Street from 6:00 a.m. on Friday, September 18 to 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 19; street closure on Main Street from Wall to Pine Street from 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 18 to 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 19 for public safety and crowd control. Lee Street will exit onto Main Street (right turn only); open container in Zones 1 and 2 on Friday, September 18 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 19 from noon to 10:00 p.m.; special temporary beer and wine license for Deadwood Jam at Outlaw Square on Friday September 18 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 19 from noon to 10:00 p.m. and waiver of banner and vending fees on Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19, 2026.  

9.Old Business

10.New Business

  1. a.First Reading of Ordinance #1446 Budget Supplement 1 for 2026.

  2. b.Permission to hire Johner Paving to mill and overlay Miller Street Parking Lot in an amount not to exceed $91,894.00, low quote received. (To be paid by P&T repair line item.)

  3. c.Permission to hire Sacrison Paving to repair asphalt from waterline break on SD DOT Highway 85 (by NHFCU) in amount not to exceed $54,002.50.  (To be paid by Water Repair line item.) 

  4. d.Act as Board of Adjustment and approve/deny Application for Conditional Use Permit – 21 Lincoln Avenue – 1899 Inn, legally described as Lots 1, 2, 3 and adjoining vacated alley and the southeasterly 10 feet of Lots 12, 13 and 14, in Block 42, according to the P.L. Rogers map of the City of Deadwood, Lawrence County, South Dakota, with eight (8) conditions. (Approved by Planning and Zoning Commission May 20, 2026.)

  5. e.Act as Board of Adjustment and approve/deny Application for Conditional Use Permit – 25 Lincoln Avenue – Bed and Breakfast Establishment, 1899 Inn Cottage, legally described as Lots 12, 13 and 14, Block 42 in the City of Deadwood, Lawrence County, South Dakota, except the southeasterly 10 feet of Lots 12, 13 and 14 and one-half of the vacated alley, Block 42, previously conveyed to Dennis L. McKay and Linda M. McKay. Also that portion of Lots E, F and G, Block 35 of Probate Lot 226 and sometimes referred to as Child's Addition to the City of Deadwood, quit claimed by Francis Caneva to Lawrence C. McKay, all according to the P.L. Rogers map of the City of Deadwood, Lawrence County, South Dakota, with eight (8) conditions. (Approved by Planning and Zoning Commission May 20, 2026.)

  6. f.Act as Board of Adjustment and approve/deny Application for Conditional Use Permit – 29 Lee Street – 47 North, LLC, legally described as Lot B in Block 18 of the City of Deadwood, Lawrence County, South Dakota, also known as 29 Lee Street, according to P.L. Rogers Map, with nine (9) conditions. (Approved by Planning and Zoning Commission May 20, 2026.)

  7. g.Act as Board of Adjustment and approve/deny Application for Conditional Use Permit – 140 Timm Lane – Hidden Gulch Cabin, legally described as Lot 6 of the Arnio Subdivision of M.S. 107, according to S.C. Berry plat recorded in Plat Book 2 Page 88D, City of Deadwood, Lawrence County, South Dakota, with nine (9) conditions. (Approved by Planning and Zoning Commission May 20, 2026.)

  8. h.Act as Board of Adjustment and approve/deny Application for Conditional Use Permit – 771 Main Street – Bed and Breakfast Establishment, Tucker Inn, legally described as Lots 7 and 8, Block 24, Original Town, City of Deadwood, Lawrence County, South Dakota, with eight (8) conditions. (Approved by Planning and Zoning Commission May 20, 2026.)

  9. i.Act as Board of Adjustment and approve/deny Application for Conditional Use Permit – 768 Main Street – Bed and Breakfast Establishment, The Jordans, legally described as Part of Lots 46 & 47, Block 23, Original Townsite, City of Deadwood, Lawrence County, South Dakota, with eight (8) conditions. (Approved by Planning and Zoning Commission May 20, 2026.)

  10. j.Act as Board of Adjustment and approve/deny Application for Conditional Use Permit – 29 Van Buren Avenue – Bed and Breakfast Establishment, Victorian on Van Buren, legally described as The southerly 57 feet of Lots 21, 22, 23 and 24, Block 50, Original Townsite, City of Deadwood, Lawrence County, South Dakota, with eight (8). (Approved by Planning and Zoning Commission May 20, 2026.)

11.Informational Items and Items from Citizens

  1. a.Raffle permit received from C.O.R.E. Freshman Impact. Drawing will be held October 10, 2026.  

12.Executive Session

  1. a.Executive Session for Personnel Matters per SDCL1-25-2(1) w/possible action.
    Executive Session for Legal Matters per SDCL1-25-2(3) w/possible action.
    Executive Session for Contractual negotiations per SDCL 1-25-2(4) w/possible action. 

13.Adjournment

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