City Commission Regular Meeting Monday, March 02, 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 February 17, 2026 City Commission Minutes. 

4.Approve Bills

  1. a.Approval of Bill List for March 2, 2026.

5.Items from Citizens on Agenda

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 accept retirement letter from Streets Equipment Operator, Robert Radensleben, effective May 1, 2026. (Over 28 years of service to the City of Deadwood.) 

  2. b.Permission to transfer Bailey Radensleben from Lifeguard II to full-time Custodian at $21.00 an hour effective March 15, 2026.

  3. c.Permission to advertise in-house for 5 days and then outside sources if needed, for full-time Rec Center Lifeguard II position at $19.00 per hour.

  4. d.Permission to advertise in-house for 5 days for half-time trolley driver for up to 29 hours per week at current wage, with benefits outlined in employee handbook.  

  5. e.Resolution 2026-10 Declare Surplus Property. 

  6. f.Permission to accept resignation of Sue DeGooyer from the Library Board effective February 19th, 2026.

  7. g.Permission to remove Sue DeGooyer from the Library Board for worker's compensation purposes effective February 19, 2026. 

  8. h.Permission to pay off 2019 Kubota skid steer SSV65 lease from Kubota Leasing in the amount not to exceed $13,500.00. (To be paid from Parks equipment budget.)

  9. i.Permission to allow Deadwood Volunteer Fire Dept members Charles Fetter, John Beck, Don Gifford and Mike Klamm to attend pipeline safety training in Rapid City on March 17, 2026 and Sarah Van Tassel and Jeremy Van Tassel to attend same training in Spearfish on March 18, 2026.

  10. j.Permission to pay Midco Diving & Marine Services in the amount of $4,476.00 for water reservoir cleaning and inspection of the Pluma and Roosevelt Tanks. (To be paid by Water Department Professional Services budget.)

  11. k.Permission for the Mayor to sign a 12-month agreement with Servall Uniform and Linen Supply for janitorial supplies. (To be paid by Public Buildings.)

  12. l.Permission for Mayor to sign contract with Renee Boen to review native american collection at the Days of 76 Museum in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00. (To be paid by HP Archaeology line item.)

  13. m.Permission for Mayor to sign contract with Dynamite Media Solutions to create video clips for City's GIS page for an amount not to exceed $2,000.00. (To be paid by HP Archives professional services line item.) 

  14. n.Permission to adopt updated Event Complex Application and checklist. (Recommendation from Event Committee on February 26, 2026 meeting.) 

  15. o.Permission to adopt updated Special Event Application and checklist. (Recommendation from Event Committee on February 26, 2026 meeting.) 

  16. p.Permission to allow use of public property for The Big Mick: Sherman Street Lot Saturday, June 13, 2026.

  17. q.Permission to allow use of public property for Deadwood Easter Egg Hunt at the Event Complex (Ferguson Field) on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. 

7.Bid Items

8.Public Hearings

  1. a.Set public hearing on March 16 for Hops and Hogs Event: open container in zones 1 and 2 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Friday, May 15 and from noon to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2026.

  2. b.Set public hearing on March 16 for Wednesday Night Concert Series at Outlaw Square: open container in zone 1 and 2 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on the following Wednesdays: May 27, June 3, June 10, June 17, June 24, July 1, July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29, August 5, August 19, August 26 and September 2, 2016 and street closure on Deadwood Street from Main Street to Pioneer Way from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on the above mentioned Wednesdays. 

  3. c.Set public hearing on March 16 for Deadwood Double Shot Concert: open container in zone 1 and 2 from noon to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 30; and street closure on Deadwood Street from Main Street to Pioneer Way from 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 30 to 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 31, 2026. 

  4. d.Set public hearing on March 16 for NAJA Shriners Circus Event: waiver of cleaning, tent and user fees at Event Complex on Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6, 2026.  

  5. e.Set public hearing on March 16 for Mickelson Trail Post Race Party at Outlaw Square: open container in zone 4 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, 2026. 

  6. f.Set public hearing on April 6 for Wild Bill Days Event: open container in zones 1 and 2 on Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20 from noon to 10:00 p.m. daily; street closure on Main Street from Wall to Deadwood from 8:00 a.m. on Friday, June 19 to 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 21; street closure on Deadwood Street from Main Street to Pioneer Way from 8:00 a.m. on Friday, June 19 to 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 21; street closure on Siever Street from 6:00 a.m. on Friday, June 19 to 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 20; street closure on Main Street from Wild Bill Bar to Nugget Saloon for pop-up vendors from 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 19 to 7:00 a.m. on Monday, June 22, one-way traffic will be allowed down Main Street via Wall Street and the Parking Ramp; special temporary beer and wine license for Deadwood Chamber at Outlaw Square on Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20 from noon to 10:00 p.m.; and waiver of banner and vending fees on Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20, 2026 for Sponsors. 

  7. g.Set public hearing on April 6 for PBR Event: open container at the Event Complex from noon to 10:00 p.m.  and fireworks display at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13; and waiver of user fees Wednesday, June 10 through  Sunday, June 14, 2026 in lieu of surcharge collection at the Event Complex.  

  8. h.Set public hearing on April 6 for July 4th Parade: street closure on Main Street from Lower Main at Pioneer Way to Pine Street from 3:00 p.m. till parade ends on Saturday, July 4, 2026.     

  9. i.Set public hearing on April 6 for Red, White and Wu's event: open container in zone 1 and 2 from noon to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 4; Main Street from Wall Street to Lower Main Street at Pioneer Way will be one-way traffic down Main street via Wall Street and the Parking Ramp. (Approved by P&T Committee on February 26.)

  10. j.Set public hearing on April 6 for Deadwood Blues Festival Event: open container in zones 1 and 2 on Saturday, July 11 from noon to 10:00 p.m.; street closure on Deadwood Street from Main Street to Pioneer Way from 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 11 to 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 12 and street closure on Siever Street from 12:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 11 to 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 12, 2026. 

  11. k.Set public hearing on April 6 for Deadwood Double Shot Concert: open container in zone 1 and 2 from noon to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 5; and street closure on Deadwood Street from Main Street to Pioneer Way from 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 5 to 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 6, 2026. 

9.Old Business

10.New Business

  1. a.Second reading of Ordinance 1443 - 5.28 Display of Merchandise.

  2. b.First Reading of Ordinance #1444 Establishing Chapter 15.02 - Special Assessments.

  3. c.Act as Board of Adjustment and approve/deny Application for Conditional Use Permit - Oralie's Development - Multi-Family Dwelling Unit legally described as Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, Block 1 of Highland Park Addition to the City of Deadwood, Lawrence County, South Dakota, according to the Plat recorded in Book 1 Page 135. (Approved by Planning and Zoning Commission February 4, 2026 with four (4) conditions.)

  4. d.Request to grant exemption from Ordinance Chapter 15.32.130(K), permitting flags and bunting to remain on display from May 15, 2026 to October 15, 2026 as part of Deadwood Sesquicentennial Celebration.

  5. e.Permission to purchase 2025 Ford Police Interceptor Police from Wareing Motors in an amount of $46,135.00, which is state bid pricing. (To be paid by Police equipment line item.)  

  6. f.Permission to Purchase 12 Trash Receptacles from Victor Stanley including freight in the amount of $20,465.00.(To be paid from HP Capital Asset.)

  7. g.Permission pay Inland Truck Parts & Service to replace timing chain, gears & gaskets in trolley 4 at a price not to exceed $6,800.00. (To be paid by Trolley repairs line item.)  

  8. h.Permission to engage Wyss Associates, Inc. at a cost not to exceed $6,500.00 for conceptual design, layout, and opinion of probable cost for Days of '76 Parking Lot and New Campground. (To be split by P&T Professional Services and HP Professional Services line items.)

11.Informational Items and Items from Citizens

  1. a.Commission Meeting on March 16, 2026 will be at 1:00 p.m. to accommodate Government Day Activities with the School District.  

  2. b.Petitions may be taken out and circulation began on Monday, February 2 for two City Commission seats, each 3-year terms. Petitions must be returned no later than Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. 

  3. c.Deadwood Volunteer Fire Department will host the Annual Pancake Feed Sunday, March 8, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free smoke detectors and/or batteries for those who need them.  

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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