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Consent agenda
The commission approved the consent agenda, which the mayor said included minutes (07/21/2025), personnel items (full-time status for Wanda Barthelman and appointment of a swimming instructor), fuel quotes, raffle permits (Huron Elks Lodge and Little Blossoms Learning Center), a fireworks public-display permit for the South Dakota State Fairgrounds on Aug. 2, 2025, and payment of bills. The consent agenda was moved and seconded and passed by roll-call vote. (Tally: yes 3, no 0, abstain 0, absent 1.)

Solid-waste maintenance position (8.1)
The commission approved adding one full-time solid-waste maintenance position to be posted internally and advertised externally in accordance with the ASKME bargaining agreement, article 10, section 10.2. City HR staff and the solid-waste superintendent described the role as entry-level and recommended making the position a permanent addition to staffing for budgeting in 2026. Commissioners discussed timing and the goal of filling the position before the State Fair. The motion passed by roll call. (Tally: yes 3, no 0, abstain 0, absent 1.)

Fire department water-rescue gear (8.2)
The commission approved a request from the fire department to purchase water-rescue gear at a cost of $4,319.46 to be paid from second-penny reserves. The request followed an informational presentation to the commission and was moved, seconded and approved by roll call. (Tally: yes 3, no 0, abstain 0, absent 1.)

Cybersecurity memorandum of understanding (8.3)
The commission approved a memorandum of understanding with Dakota State University to receive assistance related to the Secure South Dakota initiative, which was described in the meeting as a state-supported program to review municipal cybersecurity practices following state legislation. Meeting discussion stated the MOU imposes no direct cost to the city; it provides for technical review of email systems, domains and firewalls and an option for assistance in securing funding for required equipment in jurisdictions without resources. The motion passed by roll call. (Tally: yes 3, no 0, abstain 0, absent 1.)

City-attorney engagement (8.4)
The commission approved an engagement letter with Aaron Shibe (appearing remotely) of the law firm presented to provide city-attorney services and authorized the mayor to sign; the engagement is to take effect Aug. 1. The motion passed by roll call. (Tally: yes 3, no 0, abstain 0, absent 1.)

No item listed required further public hearings or changes to ordinance language; the meeting moved on to other reports after the votes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Huron City Commission Meeting 7-28-2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its July 21 meeting the Huron City Commission approved the consent agenda and voted to add a solid-waste maintenance position, purchase water-rescue gear, enter a cybersecurity memorandum of understanding with Dakota State University and sign an engagement letter with a law firm as city attorney.","taxTitle","Huron, Beadle County, South Dakota","taxId",51865,"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},6487935,"Greater Huron Development reports housing sales, downtown investments and workforce initiatives",617,1122000,1739000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5491444-b8dbf2a8c2151857f182b1952db4a70d&start=1122&end=1739","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5491444-b8dbf2a8c2151857f182b1952db4a70d/thumbnail_1122000.jpg","/articles/6487935/Huron/Beadle-County/South-Dakota/Greater-Huron-Development-reports-housing-sales-downtown-investments-and-workforce-initiatives","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6487935-6c7905f1271122b5d12604be564162ee/orig.mp4?Expires=1776015705&Signature=RnAffeBFIejv3ha3dERVO9VM7SXf3vsDC~V8gtVyg1TJAtoxaTZgMjBLgCiynhnokNjWBbY296opeTpTM3K~Cgk4HUC9KrWprtv33oo1eJpKYk-UejSp5rMaWLth0nsnY1czGuRPmTsbqJjk7oTfdrMP3k~OxsRF-ZMCH5rCl2Qc0bt-RN03TTZN1jGG9lrvvC8w8caZGuNKw8Pu9G6V1V109s5~pJat-le3J58vN7PdPvuUgYiCHpBUUEhdfilbE~sSAk1QdleAzemzvFbVedU2r7u3qWxu7Ke28QufOKL0LiwoWOi4M7ckin4iTTJvHUFRQss5I589gab3Yn~amw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Ted Hader, executive director of the Greater Huron Development Corporation, updated the Huron City Commission on July 21 on recent activity in housing, downtown redevelopment and workforce development.

On housing, Hader said Southtown Residential has 62 lots with 18 sold; several manufactured “Governor’s House” units have been placed and sold to income-qualified buyers. He described price ranges for those units as a rough estimate of $250,000–$300,000 after development costs and said lot prices in one development are $35,000 per lot with development costs that would require substantially higher sale prices without public subsidy. Hader said the organization approved a new housing study to be completed within roughly six months and that Peaceful Pines, a 61-unit senior/assisted/memory-care facility, expects to be fully leased by 2025.

On downtown redevelopment, Hader said Greater Huron has invested just over $1.4 million directly in downtown projects and has awarded 21 façade grants totaling a little over $150,000. He described a sign program that covers hardware installation for small storefront signs, a low-interest business recovery loan offering up to $6,000 with an 18-month no-interest period and a role in managing funds for the Dusting Off Dakota celebration.

Hader reviewed workforce initiatives, including partnerships with Huron School District career and technical education programs and sponsoring the Huron High School Career Fair. He also highlighted the organization’s role as a short-term funder to enable grant-funded rehabilitation and Isaac Walton gun-range projects to pay contractors before state reimbursements arrive.

Commissioners asked about the number of downtown signs installed and whether the Huron Housing Authority had filled a previously advertised rehab specialist position; Hader said roughly 30 businesses had taken part in the sign program and that he had not confirmed whether the housing authority had hired a rehab specialist.

The commission received the update as information; no action was required.","The Greater Huron Development Corporation told the commission about housing lot sales, an upcoming housing study, facade grant spending and workforce programs including Career and Technical Education partnerships and a funded rehab specialist program.",{"_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},6487938,"State Fair leaders preview upgrades, sensory-friendly programming ahead of Aug. 27 opening",888,202000,1090000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5491444-b8dbf2a8c2151857f182b1952db4a70d&start=202&end=1090","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5491444-b8dbf2a8c2151857f182b1952db4a70d/thumbnail_202000.jpg","/articles/6487938/Huron/Beadle-County/South-Dakota/State-Fair-leaders-preview-upgrades-sensory-friendly-programming-ahead-of-Aug-27-opening","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6487938-f9deedf75b81ea1143c77013b7cbe3a0/orig.mp4?Expires=1776015705&Signature=PumoBGxzjB2eJjXOxD7gdg-GoYuozfmsc0D~o~qVXrB7MsW98l80lkLhCR5A00h-vZTrojd2eGMuRxCq~0qswjeCCYDA~2~FZ7ln5qlIzTvsu9-U~Fhw3HK1lmJN5I7iPEcAewP6f-i8uPWxUcJQDqrHSOza8WVF0CdcfXd2LhgqBVPgRcuYoNd-rSzO8rE~kE2mbrHPk3Ry18PXV8b14xRucpdrUmiE-9Eyyj5rX3Az7r14egZKK7WzpvKbrbvcF1PG2BcoVHQgsAmwVCWrD1-8jMzHEVnef-cuYvo-0I8eWQ~k0ySeErZ5X0lAzTTJDTYlId7DumDQEH5BMdRkDw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Peggy Besh, representing the South Dakota State Fair, told the Huron City Commission on July 21 that the fairgrounds have completed and planned facility repairs and new programming ahead of the State Fair, scheduled Aug. 27–Sept. 1, 2025.

Besh said the dairy barn received a new insulated roof, the Dakota Land Museum roof is being replaced, multiple buildings were converted to LED lighting with state green-energy grant funds, and campground water and sewer upgrades are largely complete. She said the fair has booked national shows pending contract finalization and highlighted a growing off-season event schedule — 291 events in 2024, representing 562 event days, a 33% increase from the previous year.

The update included programming changes aimed at accessibility. Besh described a “sensory-friendly morning” from 8 a.m. to noon during the fair that will reduce lights and sound on selected carnival rides, offer therapy-dog interactions and provide a staffed calming cottage next to the horticulture park. She said the fair has coordinated with the public library, the Center for Independence and local disability organizations to develop the offering and that early responses from special-education classes and others have been strong.

Besh also reviewed entertainment and special events scheduled around the fair: multiple rodeos and concerts, a junior national rodeo and a State Fair Foundation-produced national event planned for October with age-targeted competition and cash prizes. She noted some vendor- and construction-related delays but said organizers expect key upgrades and signage to be completed in time for the fair.

The presentation closed with Besh thanking city departments for operational support, including park and rec, streets, traffic and solid waste. Commissioners responded with appreciation for the pace of repairs and upgrades.

The commission did not take any formal action on the report; it was presented as an informational update.","Representatives of the South Dakota State Fair updated the Huron City Commission on facility repairs, event growth and new accessibility programming ahead of the 2025 fair, saying campground sewer work, LED lighting upgrades and a sensory-friendly morning are among the summer priorities.","actionData","errors"]

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