Vermillion council approves event permits, parking changes, fees, bonds and plats in July 21 meeting

Vermillion — At its July 21 meeting the Vermillion City Council approved a series of routine and substantive items, including event permits, temporary parking changes for University of South Dakota events, a building-permit fee waiver to support a federal low-income housing tax-credit application, a state-backed revenue bond to buy landfill equipment, approval of a final plat, a union MOU on vacation buyback and longevity pay, and payment of city bills.

Below are the council’s actions and key details.

Votes at a glance

- Ribs Rods and Rock and Roll special-noise permit (Sept. 5–6): Approved. Staff recommended approval; the applicant paid the $25 noise permit fee. Motion made by Councilor Murn; seconded by Councilor Lieber. Motion carried by voice vote.

- Ribs Rods and Rock and Roll special daily malt, beverage and wine license (Sept. 5–6): Approved. Applicant paid $30 per day fee and a $20 advertising fee (total $80). Police background check returned no alcohol-related violations for the parties involved. Motion by Councilor Gendewine; second by Councilor Cheeseman. Motion carried.

- Temporary removal of parking and street closure for USD home football games (multiple dates Sept–Dec 2025): Approved with amendment. The original request sought no parking on both sides of North Dakota Street from the SCSC loading dock to SD Highway 50 and closure of Rose Street for 10 home and playoff dates, 2 a.m.…