Commission passes $4.28 million supplemental appropriation

City commission approves $1.29 million for annual street projects

Development agreement finalized for South Town hotel

City recovers unusable lots following gas line discovery

Design-build process selected for $1.2 million baseball complex upgrades

Commission discusses deregulation of short-term rentals

Drake, Zerfoss elected to lead commission in 2026

Seasonal weight and speed limits established for county roads

Street maintenance agreements set for Virgil and Hitchcock

Commission passes $4.28 million supplemental appropriation

HURON, S.D. — Commissioners approved a supplemental appropriation ordinance totaling $4,281,000 on its second reading to fund projects carried over from the previous fiscal year. Finance Director Paullyn Carey stated the majority of the funds are designated for a solid waste project and various street and road improvements that were budgeted but not completed in 2025. The ordinance passed unanimously following a roll-call vote.

City commission approves $1.29 million for annual street projects

HURON, S.D. — The commission authorized City Engineer Brett Runge to bid out the 2026 street milling and overlay project, which has a total budget of $1,292,800. The project includes improvements to the Broadland Creek National Golf Course parking lot, Ninth Street Road from the Memorial Park softball fields to the truck route, and sections of Lund Ridge Avenue and north of Highway 14. Runge confirmed that plans are finalized, and a bid opening is scheduled for Feb. 17.

Development agreement finalized for South Town hotel

HURON, S.D. — The mayor was authorized to sign a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District No. 8 contract with the Greater Huron Development Corp. (GHDC) to facilitate a new hotel in the South Town development. The agreement encompasses "Lot 2D" for the hotel and assigns maintenance responsibilities for the adjacent "Lot 2C" to the developer. GHDC CEO Ted Haeder told the commission the contract aligns with previous development agreements in the district.

City recovers unusable lots following gas line discovery

HURON, S.D. — To resolve a construction impediment caused by a discovered gas line, the commission approved a land transfer swapping an unbuildable lot previously sold to the Center for Independence for two buildable parcels. The original lot, which contained a major gas line, was deeded back to the city, while the Center for Independence received the new locations to proceed with construction. NorthWestern Energy is expected to relocate the line to an easement in the future to restore the original lot's saleability.

Design-build process selected for $1.2 million baseball complex upgrades

HURON, S.D. — Commissioners selected a design-build process for a $1.2 million upgrade to the Memorial Park baseball complex, which will feature a player development center, new restrooms, and a concession stand. The city has allocated $1 million for the project, with the remaining balance to be funded through donations, grants, and the Huron Baseball Association. City Engineer Brett Runge said the design-build model would accelerate the construction timeline and improve coordination between the design and build teams.

Commission discusses deregulation of short-term rentals

HURON, S.D. — City officials discussed potential amendments to zoning codes that would reclassify short-term rentals as an "allowable use" in certain districts, eliminating the need for individual conditional use hearings. Planning staff expect to review the changes within 30 to 60 days to streamline the approval process as demand for vacation rentals grows. Officials noted that specific zoning ordinances might be introduced to monitor the market if the number of units exceeds a threshold of 10 to 14 properties.

Drake, Zerfoss elected to lead commission in 2026

HURON, S.D. — The Beadle County Commission reorganized for the new year on Tuesday, unanimously electing Denis Drake to serve as chairman and Commissioner Jared Zerfoss to serve as vice chairman for 2026.

Seasonal weight and speed limits established for county roads

HURON, S.D. — The commission adopted Resolution 01-01-2026 to protect county highways during the spring thaw, establishing a 6-ton per axle load limit and 40 mph truck speed restriction on all Beadle County oil roads effective Feb. 15 through April 30; the measure includes specific exceptions for Yale Road, Morningside Main and County Road 22, allows for earlier implementation based on weather conditions, and formally requests South Dakota Highway Patrol assistance to enforce compliance with the new weight resolutions.

Street maintenance agreements set for Virgil and Hitchcock

HURON, S.D. — The board approved a street maintenance agreement between Beadle County and the towns of Virgil and Hitchcock, ensuring county assistance with infrastructure maintenance for the two municipalities.

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