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Mayor Sealy said the announcement will direct applicants to the city's website for the full job profile and materials rather than publishing the entire position description in the notice. Council members discussed preferred qualifications: a master's degree in public administration was listed as preferred in past notices but not required; the mayor and others emphasized leadership, communication skills and municipal or management experience.

Council members discussed forming a hiring committee that would include department heads and committee representatives, and they described a multi‑step process that could include a Friday evening meet‑and‑greet with candidates, department head interviews and a council interview. The mayor suggested a requirement for residency in the city by the end of the first year of employment — an approach similar to prior contracts — to allow candidates time to relocate.

The council approved the advertising timeline and instructed staff to proceed with posting and outreach to municipal networks. No selection was made at the meeting; the timeline and committee structure will guide the next steps.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Beresford, SD Council Meeting 06-16-2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council approved a timeline and motion to advertise the city administrator position and discussed hiring committee structure, residency expectations and candidate screening criteria.","taxTitle","Beresford, Union County, South Dakota","taxId",52520,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6196623,"Beresford council adopts responsible‑use policy for generative AI",227,2439000,2666000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3857519-7c9b05bb9d5d1a1496892ac2a6d2a97e&start=2439&end=2666","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3857519-7c9b05bb9d5d1a1496892ac2a6d2a97e/thumbnail_2439000.jpg","/articles/6196623/Beresford/Union-County/South-Dakota/Beresford-council-adopts-responsibleuse-policy-for-generative-AI","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6196623-b43e6cbe67e13a19e89becfd72688598/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184501&Signature=GJRjrHNyTgp5gcBmt~VZzEX3DMKX6NfwbMoMaaTLZbtpJnK-gweF~sAZrQMDl7OfmmgdmSth348jk~puwow4FGs~q1WwOkzQGDBkS5-aqTlH3m4ZBuoagCor2wW7aECGqp5OhMRY39~pIPGYO7wT7BrgDDZu77LkvAgqrr8euNz-Zd9eszeiPrhieaBA1hx7DKL45IPG5sgw6yohhsqFtyBqwwC6COEoZXhYJp5mnGcYwIykjeYPuuDfUVxWSHDsCw7KNSBXSms2eeonhFbN6zYYppN-HTitPvwIRDgF9bAuStohrZWYA7xwLCVS7pNEi6uuk2m2TXjIEqmFGwgXXA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Beresford City Council voted to adopt a responsible‑use policy governing the city's use of generative artificial intelligence tools.

Mayor Sealy and staff presented draft language that, as approved by the council, prohibits use of proprietary or closed AI systems for official decision‑making without specified oversight, requires labeling of AI‑assisted content and keeps human review as the final authority. The mayor said the policy would be among the city's first formal AI policies and that staff would index where AI was used.

Council members discussed use cases, including drafting documents and emergency‑management checklists, and emphasized that the policy should not replace human judgment. The mayor cited an example where the newly designated emergency manager used AI to draft an initial emergency role checklist, noting the draft then underwent human review.

Council approved the measure by motion and directed staff to format the policy into the city's policy binder for final distribution and labeling.","Council approved a city policy restricting proprietary AI use, requiring disclosure and human oversight when the city leverages generative AI tools.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6196627,"Beresford council approves May financials; council reviews wastewater payments and TIF drawdown plans",202,2124000,2326000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3857519-7c9b05bb9d5d1a1496892ac2a6d2a97e&start=2124&end=2326","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3857519-7c9b05bb9d5d1a1496892ac2a6d2a97e/thumbnail_2124000.jpg","/articles/6196627/Beresford/Union-County/South-Dakota/Beresford-council-approves-May-financials-council-reviews-wastewater-payments-and-TIF-drawdown-plans","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6196627-d08be3b51ff5d92c4e0a7ac88a604930/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184501&Signature=FwEHJ8uXAv~yWSIPYHghDxCsfeSXsXdNSdGZ5L-6gLx1l~i4OJdYCiK-R35n4J6hHnFQTJWQM61B9IBcsugR2ZVqqidjhUcZJnj~WrzhDZwRHa0SBzYA4buKRrJSHO0WyvRTRHe5XqjebqfCKYR0udjGbwEtybFjZZ~guQpIk1ZR43rovCml-GW0bV8a2YjLltmgQEKlTOU-OdUOViwFQbAMgVb46yz~93Gr7luWk0iKVzEQxkAdKpK5L7HPK5Q9ZqZZNOR-ZP8gY7YoUW8-RQO8wz9hIMeklKosIjIdutg34q6NVhmJh1K9~EnKy4WQ-lIVbt7EPESdAtCPzp05bw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Beresford City Council approved the May 2025 financial report, which included a series of contract payments, loan payments and notes about ongoing capital projects and expected reimbursements.

Finance Officer Elaine Johnson told the council the city paid Site Works $295,336 on the wastewater treatment Sacker system and that Musson Brothers received a payment of $35,031.03 for sewer relining (pay request number 1), approved by motion at the meeting. The city also paid Gil Haugen Construction $83,193 for a clubhouse patio addition and made loan payments (certificates of participation) covering three projects — the Bridges Clubhouse event center, the East Substation and the North Ball Field — which together totaled $185,820.

Other May expenses included a $151,821 payment for the Seventh Street Utility Extension and several parks purchases, notably a Ventrac groomer at $13,800; Elaine said the wastewater Sacker contractor still had $604,675 remaining on that contract.

Elaine said the city received $324,592 in property tax revenue in May and expected additional receipts in June and the larger November distribution. She explained the city planned to draw down one‑third of a TIF payment and use an advance from First Dakota National Bank between drawdowns to cover near‑term payments; the mayor and finance officer said paperwork to draw funds was in process.

Council members approved the financial report by motion. The approvals did not change budget ordinances at the meeting; staff said follow‑up on remaining invoices and drawdown paperwork would proceed.","Council accepted May financial reports that included payments for wastewater construction, a utility extension and certificates of participation; staff said the city will draw on TIF advances and bank funding to cover project costs.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6196632,"Beresford council authorizes Chamber free swim, first‑responders pool night and weekend parks staffing for tournaments",1996,116000,2112000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3857519-7c9b05bb9d5d1a1496892ac2a6d2a97e&start=116&end=2112","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3857519-7c9b05bb9d5d1a1496892ac2a6d2a97e/thumbnail_116000.jpg","/articles/6196632/Beresford/Union-County/South-Dakota/Beresford-council-authorizes-Chamber-free-swim-firstresponders-pool-night-and-weekend-parks-staffing-for-tournaments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6196632-1cf3358ad7db59ef57d99d35628aefae/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184501&Signature=I8rurF53mWsn0mqhYvAE2cEaLh1br4rZrjE8FK6WuOVvQS1HU7eWbr5czyke~Esa4kl9d-TctBiMneAOrEOjlwdRNUBpb72nZK8H3dhYlLKPlsGwidCctb1LXm9aQqr1vWv73QjvgguWyAvZyZ-UoAg~xYcYQ65lxDUOWBIbFJUUBmVQqKjMi06wiQBH1iQc-~jsEDSI7B4Ag79mFBL2fgB3fWZ~-B40-bD1LuvtV-gOQPt4AQRF0VlwhGN6DHAdAltVJ-gTF4-6wb7PjYkxLCHPeR9tBKP07diwWrv9VeRSSZ7GYfxROGuOAhxaQ98NX6mv3GlDJcXCOwhXi27UGw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Beresford City Council on Monday approved several parks and recreation items: a free daytime swim for the Chamber of Commerce on July 26, an evening pool night for first responders on Aug. 3, and authorization for the parks supervisor to flex staff schedules so personnel can work weekend tournaments at the Northfields.

Mayor Sealy opened the items and council members moved and approved the requests. The Chamber representative asked for a free swim during Old Fashioned Days on July 26; the council authorized the day program to operate 1–5 p.m. and resume normal evening operations. \"Free swim Saturday\" was requested by the Chamber and supported by council discussion about prior practice and expected demand.

Council also approved closing the pool to the public for an evening on Sunday, Aug. 3, to allow first responders to use the facility for a private event. \"They would be closed just for the families of those involved,\" a council member said when describing the first‑responders event.

Related to managing larger tournaments at the new Northfields complex, the council voted to let city parks supervisor Kelly Heche flex staff schedules so one or two personnel can substitute weekend work for weekday shifts on a voluntary basis. The mayor and council discussed equipment familiarity and safety, noting the city recently purchased a Ventrac groomer and that trained staff improve field maintenance and guest experience. \"If you've got somebody that is using that equipment that is used to using it, I think it's a better thing,\" a council member said.

The parks committee also presented two finalists for the new complex's name. The council chose \"Volunteer Park\" to honor current and past volunteer coaches and to create an opportunity for an annual volunteer recognition. The council discussed sponsorship opportunities for signs and concession stands and noted volunteer contributions at recent tournaments.

Council actions on parks items were approvals by motion; the approvals did not create new budget line items at the meeting. The council also noted seasonal hiring updates, including approval to hire Caitlin Ellis as a pool attendant.","Council approved a free swim day for the Chamber on July 26, closed‑evening pool for first responders on Aug. 3, and allowed parks supervisor to flex staff to weekends to support tournament operations at the Northfields.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6196637,"Beresford council approves letter endorsing proposed West Town subdivision outside city limits",1087,288000,1375000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3857519-7c9b05bb9d5d1a1496892ac2a6d2a97e&start=288&end=1375","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3857519-7c9b05bb9d5d1a1496892ac2a6d2a97e/thumbnail_288000.jpg","/articles/6196637/Beresford/Union-County/South-Dakota/Beresford-council-approves-letter-endorsing-proposed-West-Town-subdivision-outside-city-limits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6196637-f58269422a4ebd03a6b10d65f76e2aed/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184501&Signature=MUBELJhEfDtu~a8IE1pKoXWHMFZUh2vCfMnuKIzPiyHkK9WRUjVjtz-JwuDmQGgq89anfks80iobCvqjCbkdLoLTNseKPMcpxtwzpCyleaC58SJ~MEGDvDlWAaqNUjU6Guv4Y2oDPvsZKoBQIUSvdjfNfDw71AKE3pHyfabqif9X4YzKxdqb4hsSX-qI6ZerFqoc7wYJndYII6e~CYxuVgWBKTERl96UvU0YlyGUFgzrPk4FxmoJ7m~M6lzUFJ1Jh-fXGlxUirdH55UoS2XkD06Ma9xZJ7WMagiAM1kKmY-AlPJ1hLyx8DDv5QbeINzW4QieX6Ibbzi7zESX29u3Lw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor Sealy and the Beresford City Council voted to send a letter endorsing a proposed residential and commercial development located outside the city limits, after the project's proponent described the plan and outstanding utility issues.

The developer, Mike O'Connor, said the proposal would rezone property from rural/agricultural to rural residential and start with 18 residential lots ranging from about 2 to a little over 6 acres and two commercial lots along Highway 46. \"I am a resident of the city of Beresford now,\" O'Connor said during the public comment period and urged the council to support the project before the county commission.

The council's endorsement request followed presentations and public hearings at county planning and zoning; O'Connor said the plan had been engineered and that planning and zoning staff had reviewed it. He identified remaining infrastructure questions, most notably water service: the area lies in the Clearwater utility territory, and O'Connor said a hydraulic (flow) study was pending to determine whether Clearwater has capacity and what pipe upgrades would cost. He also said access would likely come from Highway 46 and a township road and that turnarounds had been added in design for emergency vehicles.

Council members discussed annexation as a possible future option and noted county jurisdiction over the site. Noah Westergaard of planning and zoning was referenced during the discussion by speakers as the staff contact for technical details, and the mayor noted the project could affect school district valuations.

After discussion, a motion to draft a letter of endorsement for the development was made, seconded and carried by vote. The council did not adopt any binding infrastructure commitment; the letter recorded support for the project as presented and noted outstanding items — including the hydraulic study and water‑service costs — that must be resolved through county and utility processes.

The mayor said the council would try to provide a draft for review within the week and that county action would depend on the pending hydraulic study. The council did not vote on annexation, did not obligate city funds and did not change utility service territories.","Council voted to write a letter of endorsement for a proposed 18‑lot residential and two‑lot commercial development outside city limits after a developer described plans and outstanding infrastructure issues.","actionData","errors"]

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