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Council sets special meeting and two public hearings on wastewater treatment plant for Nov. 13

5968660 · October 21, 2025

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Summary

The council voted to schedule a special meeting with two public hearings at the Mueller Civic Center on Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. to present the wastewater treatment plant facilities improvement plan prepared by AE2S and discuss costs and funding options.

Hot Springs — The Hot Springs City Council voted to set a special meeting and two public hearings on Thursday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. at the Mueller Civic Center to review the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) facilities improvement plan, estimated costs and funding options.

Council members said the hearings are intended to inform the public and gather comment before any funding decisions are made. City staff said the engineering firm AE2S prepared a 120‑page facilities plan that is available online and that AE2S representatives Jim Jones and Mark (Mike) Saunders and a representative from the Black Hills Council of Local Governments, Jennifer Sietsma, will attend the Nov. 13 sessions to answer questions.

Why it matters: The wastewater treatment plant appears on the city’s capital list and would involve construction and likely funding choices that would affect utility rates, grants and capital planning. The council emphasized outreach, posters, website information and word‑of‑mouth to reach residents.

Next steps: Staff will post notice materials and the AE2S plan online and distribute informational materials. The council encouraged residents to review the plan and attend the Nov. 13 hearing.