Commission approves variance for trailer assembly business

Fence variance approved with visibility compromise

City invests $85,000 in water tower mixers to prevent ice damage

Railroad pipeline licenses approved ahead of state sale

Absentee voting timeline updated for June combined election

Public hearing set for liquor license transfer

City recruits local students at area career fair

Commission approves variance for trailer assembly business

HURON, S.D. — The Huron City Commission unanimously approved a variance allowing a local business owner to operate a trailer assembly and fabrication business at a former hardware building on the city's northeast side. While the property is zoned for general business rather than industrial use, the city planner noted the primary focus will be assembly, with heavy manufacturing handled at other facilities. Following a commission discussion regarding the enforcement of verbal agreements, the commission added specific written conditions limiting the site to primarily assembly work, prohibiting outside storage except for finished products and requiring the replacement of broken fence slats.

Fence variance approved with visibility compromise

HURON, S.D. — A variance request to construct a 6-foot-tall fence at a multifamily residential property was unanimously approved after a compromise was reached to ensure pedestrian safety. The applicants originally requested to enclose the property completely, but city officials voiced concerns about visibility. The applicants agreed to include safety cutouts, or "visibility triangles," in the fence corners to ensure drivers can see pedestrians walking near the road.

City invests $85,000 in water tower mixers to prevent ice damage

HURON, S.D. — The commission approved an $85,430.40 contract with KLM Engineering to install water mixers in Huron's three active water towers. The mixers, dropped in from the top of the towers and connected to the city's Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system, are designed to continuously circulate the water to prevent stagnation and improve overall water quality. Officials noted the continuous movement will also help prevent dangerous ice buildup inside the towers during the winter months, potentially saving the city from thousands of dollars in infrastructure damage. The final cost came in under the city's $100,000 budget for the project.

Railroad pipeline licenses approved ahead of state sale

HURON, S.D. — The commission approved three pipeline license agreements with the South Dakota Department of Transportation for existing city utility lines running underneath state-owned railroad tracks south of the airport. The department is preparing to sell the rail line to a regional railroad operator and requested the paperwork to document the crossings, which include a storm sewer, a water main and a gravity sewer. The state waived the usual license fees, though the city will be required to carry specialized railroad insurance if future excavation work is needed at the sites.

Absentee voting timeline updated for June combined election

HURON, S.D. — City Finance Director Pauline Carey said absentee voting procedures are tied to the combined city, school and county election scheduled for June 2, 2026. Residents have until May 18, 2026, to register to vote. Beadle County officials have posted voter information online, including election details and eligibility information. County officials indicated absentee ballots for the June 2 election are currently delayed due to the state timeline for finalizing candidate petitions, rather than being available at the 46-day statutory start of the absentee voting period.

Public hearing set for liquor license transfer

HURON, S.D. — The commission scheduled a public hearing for May 11 to consider the transfer of multiple alcohol licenses, including retail on-off sale wine and cider, retail on-off sale malt beverage and South Dakota farm wine licenses. The transfer signals a change in ownership or operations for the establishment involved.

City recruits local students at area career fair

HURON, S.D. — The city's Human Resources Department reported a successful recruitment effort at an area high school career fair, which resulted in 10 new employment applications the following day. Representatives from multiple city departments — including solid waste, water, street, library, police and fire — engaged with approximately 755 students from Huron and five surrounding school districts. The interactive displays, which featured city equipment and vehicles, aimed to educate local youth about municipal operations and promote seasonal and long-term career opportunities.

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