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Spearfish, city agree to easements and cost-sharing for Mountain View Elementary drainage work
Summary
The board approved a cost-sharing agreement and temporary construction easement with the city for drainage and alley improvements at Mountain View Elementary; the city estimated the district’s pro rata share at about 68.79% with the city covering roughly 31.2%, subject to final construction quantities.
The Spearfish School District 40-2 Board of Education voted April 13 to approve a cost-sharing agreement and a temporary construction easement with the City of Spearfish for drainage and alley improvements at Mountain View Elementary.
Sarah Karen, deputy public works director for the city, told the board the project will replace an aging water main, improve surfacing and curbing near the school, flatten walking slopes adjacent to the building, and add a box structure to allow utility connections. “We’re asking for a permanent drainage easement for that 36 inch pipe that exists,” Karen said, and the city also requested a permanent access easement for maintenance and a temporary construction easement while work is underway.
Karen said the city will pay project costs up front and the district will reimburse its pro rata share after construction: “It’s estimated now at 68.79% school district and 31.2% city, but that may change with construction,” she said, adding that final percentages will reflect actual unit quantities determined during and after the work.
Board members asked about fence placement and playground access; Karen said the box will not require frequent entry and the easement is needed regardless of minor fence adjustments. The board discussed safety and drainage benefits for kindergarten drop-off and student circulation near the building.
The city planned to award the construction contract the following Monday if the district approved the partnership. The motion to approve the cost-sharing agreement and temporary construction easement passed by voice vote.
What’s next: the city will proceed with bidding and contract award; district staff said they would provide signed documents to the board following the transaction and follow up on a permanent easement request once the work is complete.
