The Mobridge City Council convened on November 13, 2024, to discuss several key issues, including changes to the approval process for project change orders and personnel updates within the city administration.

A significant topic of discussion was the authorization for city administration to approve change orders up to $10,000 without requiring a special council meeting. This change aims to streamline project management and reduce delays, particularly for ongoing infrastructure projects. Council members debated the need for a ceiling on total change orders, with suggestions ranging from $30,000 to $50,000. Ultimately, the council approved a motion allowing change orders up to $50,000 between meetings, with no limit on the number of change orders that could be processed.

In personnel matters, the council approved the creation of a housing director position and the promotion of Monica Winiger to library director, increasing her hourly wage. Additionally, firefighter Colton Hunter's wages were raised to reflect his out-of-state firefighting duties.

The council also addressed the need for repairs to the pool slide, approving the use of reserve funds for the estimated $85,918 repair cost to ensure the slide is operational for the upcoming summer season.

Other routine matters included the renewal of liquor licenses for several local businesses and the approval of staffing for an upcoming community event. The meeting concluded with a reminder for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, as the council will not reconvene until December.