Commission approves annexation for Black Hills Industrial Center near Rapid City

The Pennington County Board of Commissioners convened on April 15, 2025, to address various agenda items, beginning with a call to order and a moment of silence led by Deb. Following the pledge of allegiance, the board reviewed and approved the meeting agenda without any objections.

The meeting proceeded to the consent agenda, which included routine items. A motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Commissioner Roskinec and seconded by Commissioner Drews, passing unanimously.

Next, the board moved to public comments, but no speaker request forms were submitted, resulting in no public input. The meeting then transitioned to an annexation request for an area near Old Folsom Road and Lamb Road, presented by Renee Catron from Advanced Design Engineering and Surveying. Catron explained that the annexation would align with the Black Hills Industrial Center, which is adjacent to Rapid City. Commissioners raised questions regarding the absence of surrounding roads and the benefits of the annexation. After discussion, a motion to approve the annexation request was made by Commissioner Hadcock and seconded by Commissioner Drews, which also passed unanimously.

The board then addressed items from the auditor, Cindy Mueller, starting with the transfer of a package off-sale liquor license from Johnson Siding General Store to the Country Store at 3 Forks. A motion to approve this transfer was made by Commissioner Roskinec and seconded by Commissioner Hadcock, passing without opposition.

Additionally, a new license for retail on-off sale wine and cider for the Prairie Dog Taproom in Old Folsom Ranch Crossing was proposed. A motion to approve this new license was made by Commissioner Hadcock and seconded by Commissioner Durr, which also passed unanimously.

The meeting concluded with updates from the Building and Grounds Director, Mr. Davis, as the board continued its agenda. Overall, the meeting reflected a smooth progression through routine approvals and community development discussions.