City Commission Regular Meeting Monday, December 01, 2025 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 November 17, 2025 City Commission Minutes. 

4.Approve Bills

  1. a.Approval of Bill List for December 1, 2025.

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 hire Brandy Lechner as part-time (19 hours per week) Fire Administrative Assistant at $16.00 per hour effective December 3, 2025, pending pre-employment screening. 

  2. b.Permission to increase wage of Water Operator Olivia Weiler to $23.00 per hour effective November 23, 2025 due to CDL and Water certifications.

  3. c.Permission to advertise in house for 5 days and with outside sources for Water and Wastewater Maintenance Operator at $19.00 to $23.00 per hour depending on experience, qualifications and education.

  4. d.Permission to accept resignation of Alison Ball from the Library Board effective December 31, 2025. 

  5. e.Permission to re-appoint Sue DeGooyer to Library Board with term January 1, 2026 thru December 31, 2028.  

  6. f.Permission to re-appoint Bev Posey to Library Board with term January 1, 2026 thru December 31, 2027.  

  7. g.Permission for Mayor to sign 2026 Combined Voting Agreement.

  8. h.Permission to renew agreement for one year with South Dakota Commission on Gaming for office space at History and Info Center at an annual cost of $4,800.00.    

  9. i.Permission for Mayor to sign five-year copier lease (finance dept) with Century Business Products in the amount  of $120.33 per month. (To be paid by Public Buildings professional services line item.) 

  10. j.Permission for the Mayor to sign temporary construction easement with Jensmook, LLC for fence beautification project. 

  11. k.Permission for the Mayor to sign temporary construction easement with Twin City Fruit, LLC for fence beautification project.

  12. l.Permission for the Mayor to sign temporary construction easement with DBUH, LLC for fence beautification project.

  13. m.Permission to purchase four desktop computers from Golden West Technology in the amount not to exceed $6,500.00 to replace computers within rotation. (To be paid by IT Equipment line item.)  

  14. n.Permission to purchase 8 foot dump box and cab guard from Paris Supply in an amount not to exceed $5,289.85. (To be paid by Parks repair line item.) 

  15. o.Permission to purchase lockers for the men's and women's locker rooms at the Rec Center from Lockers.com. Total purchase price is $21,490.00. Permission to purchase up to $15,000 was previously approved by the Commission on August 18, 2025, from the Public Buildings budget. (To be paid by the Public Buildings Improvements Budget)

  16. p.Permission to increase amount of duty weapon purchase from Kiesler Supply by $2,110.00 bringing total to $11,160.00 due to equipment availability. (To be paid by Police Equipment line item.) 

  17. q.Permission to increase Historic Preservation costs from $2,700.00 to $2,829.17 to cover half of the printing costs of the 2026 Calendar. (To be paid by HP Public Education line item.)  

  18. r.Permission to pay Stretch's Glass in the amount not to exceed $4,340.00 for removal of the glass from bell tower in Adams Museum for the chimes project. (To be paid from HP Capital Assets)

  19. s.Allow use of public property for Winters Fat Classic on Saturday, February 14, 2026. 

7.Bid Items

8.Public Hearings

  1. a.Set public hearing on December 15 for New Year's Eve Ball Drop Event: Main Street closure from Pine Street to Lee Street from 11:50 p.m. on December 31, 2025 to 12:10 a.m. on January 1, 2026 for the New Year's Eve Ball Drop at the Franklin Hotel. 

  2. b.Set public hearing on December 15 for K-9 Keg Pull event: open container in zones 1 and 2 on Saturday, January 24 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 on Saturday, January 25, 2026.   

  3. c.Set public hearing on December 15 for Mardi Gras Events: open container in zones 1 and 2 on Friday, February 13 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Saturday, February 14 from noon to 10:00 p.m.; street closure on Main Street from Lower Main Street 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 from 6:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. or until parade ends and waiver of banner fees for sponsors on Saturday, February 14, 2026. 

  4. d.Set public hearing on December 15 for Back When They Bucked Event: open container from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 24; and waiver of user fees in lieu of surcharge on Friday, May 22 through Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at Event Complex.

  5. e.Set public hearing on December 15 for All In Motosports Showdown: open container from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 27; and waiver of user fees in lieu of surcharge on Tuesday, June 23 through Sunday, June 28, 2026 at the Event Complex.    

  6. f.Set public hearing on December 15 for 3 Wheeler Rally Event: parking on Main Street from Wall Street to Deadwood Street, northwest side only from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 13; street closure on Main Street from Lower Main Street at Pioneer Way to Pine Street on Wednesday, July 15 from 8:30 p.m. until parade ends; open container Saturday, July 11 through Wednesday, July 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. each day at Event Complex and use of Event Complex Friday, July 10 through Thursday, July 16, 2026.  

  7. g.Set public hearing on December 15 for Mustang Rally Event: street closure on Main Street from Wall to Deadwood Street from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., use of Sherman St. Lot from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Main Street Parking from Wild Bill Bar to Nugget Saloon from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2026.  

9.Old Business

10.New Business

  1. a.Second Reading of Ordinance #1437: Adopting Section 10.12.048 Unattached Trailers.

  2. b.First Reading of Ordinance #1439 Amending Chapter 15.01.060 Buildings and Construction Fee Schedule. 

  3. c.First Reading of Ordinance #1440 Amending Chapter 3.20 Occupancy Tax, Bid 9. 

  4. d.First Reading of Ordinance #1441 Budget Supplement # 7 for 2025.

  5. e.Resolution 2025-27 Establish Schedule of Rates for 2026.

  6. f.Resolution 2025-28 Acceptance of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of Improvements for a portion of Phase III (Infrastructure on Mystery Wagon Road, Palisades Stone and Booster Station) at Stage Run Development.

  7. g.Resolution 2025-29 for the Acceptance of Irrevocable Offer of Dedication of Land and/or Improvements for a portion of Phase III [Mystery Wagon Road, Palisades Stone and Booster Station Lot] of Stage Run Development.

  8. h.Permission to accept Change Order # 1 from Underground Construction in the amount of $136,045.57 which takes contract price from $1,684,933.00 to $1,820,978.57 for the Hwy 85 water expansion project. Change Order # 1 also moves completion date from November 28, 2025 to now be July 1, 2026.  

  9. i.Formal adoption of the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan for the City of Deadwood.

11.Informational Items and Items from Citizens

  1. a.Special Election will be held December 2, 2025 with polls open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.  A Special Commission meeting will be held Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. to canvass election results.  

  2. b.Free parking in all pay by plate fee areas excluding Broadway Parking Garage from Wednesday, November 26 thru Friday, December 26, 2025. Revenue received from holiday parking will be dispersed to local non-profit organizations. Information on how to apply will be posted in future meetings and on social media.     

  3. c.Join us at Outlaw Square on Friday, December 5 for the annual community tree lighting and Chamber awards. The event begins at 5:00 p.m. and continues until 7:00 p.m. There will be free ice skating and discounted bumper car rides; free s'mores making and hot cocoa, and more, including a visit from Santa. Chamber annual awards will be announced at 5:30 p.m.; tree lighting at 6:00 p.m. and Santa will arrive at 6:30 p.m.

  4. d.The Deadwood Public Library is seeking an applicant to serve on the Library Board of Trustees. If interested, please contact Kennedy at kennedy@cityofdeadwood.com or 605-578-2821. 

  5. e.Join us for the Holiday Craft Day at the Deadwood Public Library on Sat., Dec. 13th 1-3 p.m. Make your own ornaments, wreaths, and gifts. All supplies are provided. All ages welcome but children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.   

  6. f.Raffle permit received from Deadwood Lead 76ers Swim Team. Drawing will be held February 23, 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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