Huron City Commission Summary
Week of August 11, 2026
City approves $95,000 contract for storm debris cleanup
Final payment approved for two-year Dakota Avenue project
Airport weather cameras go live following joint agreement
City transfers Frank Avenue lot for housing development
Police escort and street closures approved for annual toy run
City approves $95,000 contract for storm debris cleanup
HURON, S.D. — The city commission approved a contract not to exceed $95,000 with Dakota Wood Grinding to process storm debris from the severe weather event on July 2. The contractor will grind an estimated 26,500 cubic yards of branches and logs currently stored at the Third Street site. Solid Waste Superintendent Dale Fortin noted the material needs to be cleared before winter to make room for snow storage, with a target completion date of Oct. 15. The shredded wood will be diverted from the landfill and used as alternate cover at the wastewater site, saving the city from sourcing and utilizing clay.
Final payment approved for two-year Dakota Avenue project
HURON, S.D. — A two-year reconstruction project on Dakota Avenue is officially complete following the city commission's unanimous approval of a final payment of $74,401.06. Assistant City Engineer Dennis Bennett explained that the accompanying final change order balanced out material quantities to successfully zero out the project's contract.
Airport weather cameras go live following joint agreement
HURON, S.D. — Real-time weather views at the Huron Regional Airport are now available to the public online 24 hours a day via the South Dakota Department of Transportation's travel information portal at sd511.org. The commission finalized a joint powers agreement with SDDOT to fund the newly installed weather cameras, with the city paying $4,136.11 as its share. City officials noted the project came in slightly under the estimated cost and the hardware is now fully operational.
City transfers Frank Avenue lot for housing development
HURON, S.D. — In an effort to support local housing, the city approved a quitclaim deed transferring a parcel of land in the South Addition to the Greater Huron Development Corporation. The land, located on the west side of Frank Avenue south of the water tower, was transferred for future residential construction. Developers plan to build a new home on the lot.
Police escort and street closures approved for annual toy run
HURON, S.D. — The Wind Riders ABATE Toy Run received the green light to proceed with its upcoming charity event. Commissioners unanimously approved a raffle lottery permit, a police escort and a block closure on Third Street for the ride, which is officially scheduled for Aug. 22, 2026.
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