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Michael Strom, introduced himself as a Yankton resident and proposed creating a community farm on state or city land near the South Dakota Human Services Center and other sites. \"My idea is that anyone in the county can buy an animal, tag it, and now we'll have a place to raise it,\" Strom said, adding the project would require zoning, signage, security cameras, a log book and fencing. He said the project would provide fresh food, hands-on education for children and stewardship opportunities.

Another resident, Deanna Huether, asked for an update on her prior inquiry about purchasing a parcel of city-owned railroad property adjacent to her mother's property in Vineland. City staff told Huether the parcel is city-owned and currently not presented for sale; staff said they are working to clean up vehicles and other materials on the lot. City Attorney Ross Denherter and city staff offered to meet with Huether the following day to discuss the parcel and advised that any personal property still on city-owned land should be removed promptly.

Nut graf: Both appearances asked the commission to consider uses for underused land — one asking the city to explore a community agriculture project, the other seeking clarity about ownership and sale processes for a parcel of city-owned railroad property.

Ending: Staff committed to follow up directly with Huether and to return any additional procedural questions about property disposition to the commission as needed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","April 14, 2025 Regular Commission Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Two residents asked the commission to consider a community farm on underused land and raised a question about city-owned railroad property that a resident had tried to buy; staff said the property is not ready for sale and city staff will follow up.","taxTitle","Yankton City, Yankton County, South Dakota","taxId",64144,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6073907,"City manager says $89,322.45 in state/federal reimbursement is coming, warns about spending restrictions",150,236000,386000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2989743-cac78fb573661f54f649e9671fafd6ff&start=236&end=386","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2989743-cac78fb573661f54f649e9671fafd6ff/thumbnail_236000.jpg","/articles/6073907/Yankton-City/Yankton-County/South-Dakota/City-manager-says-8932245-in-statefederal-reimbursement-is-coming-warns-about-spending-restrictions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6073907-a6e4b3107aa4f64cb4de97806db5e8f2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448493&Signature=i4u1tkK4zScGYOV~gZTN7H2xP17TOAjymsOpnTfPi9VyFflKWdIvfVuHuXPRVUvqfee8dtqpdwJrOeqW2PFhmW1zkGUmKEcIpy4QVztg7VByI2w5C5D0tLUU217Jq6B5V~udViL-rJpu3ouy-7qF592LYRQ88vBrNGgmxtFIboaUtxoGMoyIKaEzYoLNxdY92~zM5zULv62hSjhHuxjR3dRqt2Wi8H47aRdN2DKnaPnIUSQ3no12B6Tn-gFMoFarG1SSrkokIH7aozUqgcqn2AhLJwn6Td5QRTYWTQJHxqQj~vR1OJ2KNj6fflk565D4q0fANCzzTnZfxyC8EU-3eQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City Manager Amy Leon told the Yankton City Commission that the city has been notified of a state and federal reimbursement totaling $89,322.45 for administrative costs tied to the 2019 spring blizzard and flooding.

\"We received today from the Department of Public Safety ... an allocation of $89,322.45,\" Leon said, and she told commissioners the funds cover staff time documented for the event. Leon asked that commissioners review the letter she distributed because the state requires the governing body to understand any restrictions before the funds are banked or expended.

Leon said staff member Colleen Bailey and engineering staff prepared the paperwork that led to the reimbursement. She said the funds will be directly deposited and that staff will be available to answer questions when the deposit arrives in the next few days.

Nut graf: The reimbursement covers documented administrative time associated with the city’s response to the 2019 spring blizzard and flooding; Leon emphasized that the money is restricted by the state and federal grant terms and should be handled per those terms before expenditure.

City staff did not read any new spending plan for the funds during the meeting. Leon invited commissioners to contact her or the finance staff with questions once the deposit posts so the commission can comply with the stated restrictions.

Ending: Leon also noted routine calendar and program items—such as the upcoming strategic planning session—and offered to circulate additional documentation to commissioners and the public.","City Manager Amy Leon told the commission the city will receive $89,322.45 in state and federal reimbursement tied to administrative costs from the 2019 spring blizzard and flooding and reminded commissioners about restrictions on spending those funds.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6073912,"Yankton commission approves contracts, permits and schedule changes in brief meeting",34,1898000,1932000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2989743-cac78fb573661f54f649e9671fafd6ff&start=1898&end=1932","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2989743-cac78fb573661f54f649e9671fafd6ff/thumbnail_1898000.jpg","/articles/6073912/Yankton-City/Yankton-County/South-Dakota/Yankton-commission-approves-contracts-permits-and-schedule-changes-in-brief-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6073912-2e1c4741e32a999c8f2476b5014f1e78/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448493&Signature=QyLW~yyJZ79ujIPXrfIJXlMiyUxxQxzj1O~YZO6EmZvKW6qtx8NzJ1At40C5oE-8jKvZCAJdDmJ4q0rML0dviiKYvWG2N~DxQV9W3amZw6yASPIChGi~F8X5OdxcTV4bgiEQ1v2K9nGdFjnqUXTfk8gYDxu7KNfVjI508nF~v6RzrIusPJV74ugHRS~m7fe4euwyHBaoR3tuOKKs6gR58nswYgcVnrk7Y54GC2gpSQ8JHhIFufcXbYuH8GBGTNFbU80wb010uCcK2WnfUwkKBeWLJdOZlh-RKqvfn~4-nJNfn4my-nyy7-~VjdsLAn5~OBdKvdSWqoxuqo-OuP9ibg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Yankton City Commission voted on a slate of contracts, permits and calendar changes during its regular business meeting, approving infrastructure contracts, special-event liquor licenses and two schedule changes for 2025.

The commission approved awarding a cold-applied plastic pavement marking contract to Sir Lanes A Lot of Harrisburg for $107,246.40 and awarded a Summit Street water-main replacement contract to Maceray Components Inc. for $332,290.65. The commission also approved a sidewalk cafe permit for Walnut Tavern, Inc., at 100 West Third Street; the purchase of an evidence-drying cabinet funded by a Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for the Police Department; and the disposal of Police Department surplus property. Several single-day special liquor and malt-beverage/wine licenses for events at the Center, the Boathouse and other venues were also approved.

Commissioners also approved two schedule changes for 2025: moving the regular May 26 commission meeting to May 27 because of Memorial Day observances, and moving the October meeting originally set for Monday, Oct. 13 to Tuesday, Oct. 14 in recognition of Native American Day. The changes passed on a roll-call vote.

Votes were recorded by roll call for each motion; in each recorded vote the motion carried. The meeting also approved minutes from the March 24, 2025 meeting and authorized payment of the city’s bills.

The items were handled with limited debate. Several motions were moved and seconded and then approved by roll call; no recorded public objections were noted during those votes.

Ending: The commission adjourned to an executive session on contractual and personnel matters after completing new business.","The Yankton City Commission approved routine contracts, liquor and special-event licenses, date changes for two 2025 meetings and several infrastructure purchases, including a $332,290.65 Summit Street water-main replacement contract.","actionData","errors"]

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Residents propose community farm; ask about unused city railroad property

City manager says $89,322.45 in state/federal reimbursement is coming, warns about spending restrictions

Yankton commission approves contracts, permits and schedule changes in brief meeting