City Council approves new beverage license for Hanging J LLC at Red Rock River Resort

The City Council of Hot Springs, South Dakota, convened on May 19, 2025, to address several key agenda items, beginning with a public hearing regarding a new license application. The council discussed the application from Hanging J LLC, which operates the Red Rock River Resort located at 603 North River Street.

During the public hearing, council members sought clarification on whether this was a renewal of a previous license. It was confirmed that this application was not a renewal but a new request, as the establishment had held a license in the past. After closing the public hearing, the council moved to a vote. A motion was made to approve the license application for a retail on-off sale malt beverage and South Dakota farm wine license. The motion received a second and was passed unanimously by the council.

Following the license discussion, Executive Director Andrea provided the council with a quarterly update from Shedco, signaling a transition to updates on economic development initiatives in the area.

The meeting concluded with a focus on ongoing projects and future plans for the city, emphasizing the council's commitment to supporting local businesses and enhancing community resources.