City Commission Regular Meeting Monday, February 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 January 20, 2026 City Commission Minutes. 

4.Approve Bills

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

5.Items from Citizens on Agenda

  1. a.Proclamation declaring Monday, February 2, 2026 as Tom Blair Day in the City of Deadwood.

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 remove Tyler Thompson full-time (non-certified) police officer from payroll effective January 6, 2026.  

  2. b.Permission to update resignation date for lifeguard II Tyler Martin to be January 6, 2026.  

  3. c.Permission to move Monica Nepper from half-time Education Program Coordinator to three-quarter time (with benefits as stated in policy) at $18.00 per hour effective January 18, 2026.

  4. d.Permission to make 2026 budget allocation to Lobbyist Craig Matson in the amount of $20,040.00. (To be paid by Bed and Booze line item.)

  5. e.Resolution 2026-06 to Participate in South Dakota Dept. of Transportation Bridge Inspection Program. 

  6. f.Resolution 2026-07 Declare Surplus Property. 

  7. g.Permission to purchase a table saw with accessories from Grizzly Industrial in an amount not to exceed $3,790.85. (To be paid by HP Capital Assets line item.) 

  8. h.Permission to pay Black Hills Collision Pros for repair 2021 Dodge Durango in an amount not to exceed $3,786.50. (To by paid by Police repairs line item.)   

  9. i.Allow open container in zones 1 and 2 on Saturday, March 7 from noon to 10:00 p.m.; Main Street closure from Deadwood Street to Pine Street from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and waiver of banner fees for K9 Keg Pull. (Originally approved on December 15, 2025 but postponed due to weather.)

  10. j.Allow use of public property at the Event Complex (Ferguson Field) for Vintage Baseball Game and Flag Day Ceremony on June 14, 2026. 

  11. k.Allow use of public property for Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon: use of Sherman Street Lot Friday, June 5 through Sunday, June 7 and use of Event Complex parking area on Sunday, June 7, 2026 from 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Deposit and user fees have been received.  

7.Bid Items

  1. a.Results of bid opening on January 29, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. for Deadwood Ballfield Lighting Upgrade Project. Bid Bond and Acknowledgement of Addendum 1 were included. 

    21 Electric - Base bid $354,150.00, Alt. #1 $168,625.00, Alt. #2 $7,820.00. 
    Builders Electric - Base bid $565,100.00, Alt. #1 $240,367.00, Alt. #2 $6,450.00.
    Freeman's Electric - Base bid $568,601.00, Alt. #1 $199,195.00, Alt. #2 $10,660.00. 
    Wescom  - Base bid $386,286.61, Alt. #1 $180,303.46, Alt. #2 $12,740.24.  

8.Public Hearings

  1. a.Hold public hearing for Summer Kick Off Concert: open container in zone 1 and 2 from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. on Friday, May 22, and noon to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 23; special temporary beer and wine license for Outlaw Square on Friday, May 22 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Saturday, May 23 from noon to 10:00 p.m. at Outlaw Square; street closure on Deadwood Street from Main Street to Pioneer Way from 8:30 a.m. on Friday, May 22 to 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 24; and closure of Siever Street (if needed) from 7:00 a.m. on Friday, May 22 to 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2026. 

  2. b.Set public hearing on February 17 for Forks Corks Kegs Event: open container in zones 1 and 2 on Friday, April 10 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 

  3. c.Set public hearing on February 17 for Save Our Tail Parade: street closure; Main Street from Lower Main at Pioneer Way to Pine Street, Pine Street from Main Street to Sherman Street and Sherman Street from 68 Sherman Street (US Post Office) to Pioneer Way on Friday, May 22 from 1:00 p.m. until parade ends and closure of a portion of Main Street from Mineral Palace to Wall Street on Friday, May 22, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. for Dora DuFran Statue Dedication.

9.Old Business

10.New Business

  1. a.Resolution 2026-08 Establishing fees for Portable Signs within the Fee Resolution.

  2. b.Permission to approve the application form for portable signs per Chapter 15.32 of the Deadwood Codified Ordinances.

  3. c.Permission to purchase a RIT (Rapid Intervention Team) rescue bag from MTR in an amount not to exceed $4,188.00. (To be paid by Fire Dept. equipment line item.) 

11.Informational Items and Items from Citizens

  1. a.Petitions may be taken out and circulation may begin on Monday, February 2, 2026 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. 

  2. b.City Commission meeting will be held Tuesday, February 17 due to City Offices being closed Monday, February 16, 2026 for President's Day. 

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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