Huron local news summary

City receives clean 2024 financial audit

Commission approves new rates for commercial solid waste, unsorted loads

Up to $30,000 approved for emergency lazy river repairs

West Park Avenue to close for railroad repairs

Commission approves $953,000 payment for water main project

City receives clean 2024 financial audit

HURON, S.D. — Huron’s financial practices earned a clean bill of health, according to an independent audit presented to the City Commission on Monday. Rebecca Lally of ELO CPAs & Advisors reported that the city received an “unmodified opinion,” the highest level of assurance an auditor can provide. The audit found no material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in the city’s internal controls over its financial reporting or management of federal awards. The review was required because the city expended more than $750,000 in federal funds during the 2024 fiscal year.

Commission approves new rates for commercial solid waste, unsorted loads

HURON, S.D. — Local businesses using the city’s solid waste services will see new fees after the commission approved a rate resolution aimed at encouraging waste sorting. The measure establishes monthly rental rates for 20- and 30-cubic-yard roll-off containers at $600 and $800, respectively. More significantly, it creates a new “mixed load” fee of $200 per ton for unsorted commercial waste, more than double the standard $90 per ton rate. Solid Waste Superintendent Dale Fortin said the higher fee is necessary to cover the extensive labor and equipment costs required to sort loads containing a mix of trash, recyclables and construction debris. Commissioner Shawn Harvey recused himself from the vote, citing a direct conflict of interest with his private dumpster business.

Up to $30,000 approved for emergency lazy river repairs

HURON, S.D. — The City Commission authorized up to $30,000 from second-penny reserve funds for immediate repairs to the Splash Central Waterpark lazy river. Park officials recently discovered a cracked elbow in the recirculation system, believed to be the source of a persistent leak that has deposited sand in the pool for years. By addressing the issue this fall, officials hope to prevent delays to the park’s opening next summer and complete the work before a previously budgeted resurfacing project begins. Commissioner Rich Bragg noted that while the cost could be significantly less, the approved amount represents a worst-case scenario.

West Park Avenue to close for railroad repairs

HURON, S.D. — Commuters should plan for a weeklong road closure on West Park Avenue from South Dakota Highway 14 to 207th Street. The closure will be in effect from Monday, Oct. 13, through Friday, Oct. 17, while Glacial Lakes Energy performs work on the railroad tracks. City Engineer Brett Runge issued the announcement during the meeting, advising drivers to find alternative routes.

Commission approves $953,000 payment for water main project

HURON, S.D. — A payment of $953,850.25 to Menning Excavating, Inc., for ongoing work on the city’s multiyear water main replacement project was approved by the commission. According to the city’s engineering department, the project is now 83 percent complete. The final phase, which includes replacing the water main on Fourth Street from Dakota Avenue to Illinois Avenue Southwest, is scheduled for next year.

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