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City Council Agenda

Tuesday, March 3, 2026
CITY OF BOX ELDER CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
7:00 PM - City Council Chambers, 420 Villa Drive, 2nd Floor, Box Elder

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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER:

 

2. MOMENT OF SILENCE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

 

3. ROLL CALL:

 

4. APPROVE THE ORDER OF BUSINESS:

 

5. DECLARATION OF ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS-OF-INTEREST:

 

6. PUBLIC HEARING:

 

6.A

Rezone to General Light Industrial District: Future Lot 58A of Block 4 of Freedom Estates Subdivision No. 2

 

No Action.

Vicinity - Freedom Estates #2 - Lots 58A & 58B of Block 4.pdf
Proposed Zoning - Freedom Estates #2 -Lots 58A & 58B of Block 4.pdf
Current Zoning - Freedom Estates #2 - Lots 58A & 58B Blk 4.pdf
Future Land Use - Freedom Estates #2 - Lots 58A & 58B Blk 4.pdf
Ord No. 784- Rezone - Freedom Estates #2 - Lot 58A of Block 4.pdf

6.B

Rezone to Planned Development: Future Lot 58B of Block 4 of Freedom Estates Subdivision No. 2

 

No Action.

Vicinity - Freedom Estates #2 - Lots 58A & 58B of Block 4.pdf
Proposed Zoning - Freedom Estates #2 -Lots 58A & 58B of Block 4.pdf
Current Zoning - Freedom Estates #2 - Lots 58A & 58B Blk 4.pdf
Future Land Use - Freedom Estates #2 - Lots 58A & 58B Blk 4.pdf
Ord No. 785- Rezone - Freedom Estates #2 - Lot 58B of Block 4.pdf

7.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

 

(3-minute time limit per speaker)

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8. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS:

 

9. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:

 

9.A

Finance, Legal, and Public Safety Committee Meeting Report: February 18, 2026

 

Informational Only.

20260218 FLPS Minutes - REPORT.pdf

9.B

Public Works and Planning and Zoning Committee Meeting Report: February 18, 2026

 

Informational Only.

20260218 PWPZ Minutes - REPORT.pdf

10. CONSENT AGENDA:

 

Agenda items on the Consent Agenda are meant to be approved as a group with a single motion. Questions may be asked of any Consent Agenda items but may not be debated. Any Consent Agenda item may be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate action at the request of any Council Member or anyone present. All questions are to be directed to the Department Head.

10.A

City Council Meeting Minutes: February 18, 2026

 

CC: Motion to approve the City Council meeting minutes from February 18, 2026, as presented.

20260218 CC Minutes - DRAFT.pdf

10.B

Claims List: March 3, 2026

 

CC: Motion to approve the March 3, 2026, Claims List as presented.

02.27.2026 Payroll.pdf
03032026.xlsx
03032026.pdf

10.C

Ordinance No. 786, An Ordinance Amending Certain Sections of the Master Fee Schedule for the City of Box Elder Pennington & Meade Counties, Second Reading

 

CC: Motion to approve and adopt Ordinance No. 786 as presented on its second and final reading. 

ORD_786_-_AN_ORDINANCE_AMENDING_CERTIAN_SECTIONS_OF_THE_Master Fee Schedule.pdf

10.D

Resolution No. 26-10, a Resolution Authorizing Participation in the Bridge Inspection Program in 2026 with the South Dakota Department of Transportation

 

CC: Motion to approve Resolution No. 26-10 as presented. 

RES 26-10 - SDDOT Bridge Reinspection Program.pdf

10.E

Resolution No. 26-11, a Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Infrastructure of Yelner Drive West of Main Street, City of Box Elder, Pennington County, South Dakota

 

CC: Motion to approve Resolution No. 26-11, as presented.

2024.12.06 - Liberty Plaza PH 2 - As-Built (Berky dr. Yelner dr.).pdf
2026.01.13 - Yelner Dr. - Acceptance Application.pdf
2026.02.09 - RES 26-11 - Infrastructure Acceptance Yelner Drive West of Main Street.pdf

10.F

Commercial Real Estate Purchase Agreement, Amendment No. 3: Tactical Rehabilitation, Inc. - Lot C1, Skyway Subdivision

 

CC: Motion to approve Amendment No. 3 to the Commercial Real Estate Purchase Agreement, as presented, with Tactical Rehabilitation, Inc., and authorize the mayor to sign associated documents.

20260217 Commercial Real Estate Purchase Agreement-Amend No. 3-Tactical Rehabilitation LLC.pdf

10.G

Vehicle Purchase: Liberty Chrysler Center - 2026 Ram 3500 Crew Cab 4x4  

 

CC: Motion to approve the purchase of a 2026 Ram 3500 Crew Cab 4x4 Truck in the amount of $47,550.00 from Liberty Chrysler Center, as presented and authorize the Mayor to sign associated documentation.

Junek Final Quote.pdf
LOI_Roads 2026 3500.pdf
Revised Roads Ram 3500 from Liberty.pdf
Wegner quote for Roads and Water trucks.pdf
Pre Purchase Auth- Liberty Chrysler Center- 2026 ram 3500 Crew Cab 4x40001.pdf

10.H

Vehicle Purchase: Liberty Chrysler Center - 2026 Ram 3500 Regular Cab 4x4 Long Box Truck 

 

CC: Motion to approve the purchase of a 2026 Ram 3500 Regular Cab 4x4 Long Box Truck in the amount of $45,292.00 from Liberty Chrysler Center, as presented and authorize the Mayor to sign associated documentation.

Junek Final Quote.pdf
LOI_Water 2026 3500.pdf
Revised Water Ram 3500 from Liberty.pdf
Wegner quote for Roads and Water trucks.pdf
Pre Purchase Auth- Liberty Chrysler Center- 2026 ram 3500 regular cab-Long Box Truck 0001.pdf

10.I

Report Adoption: Military Installation Readiness Review

 

CC: Motion to approve the adoption of the 2025 Military Installation Readiness Review report previously presented to City Council by Marstel-Day, LLC. 

Box_Elder_Final_MIRR_opt.pdf
Box_Elder_MIRR_Council_Presentation.pdf

10.J

Change Order No. 1: SoDak Energy LLC - Police Department/City Hall Generator

 

CC: Motion to approve Change Order No. 1 with SoDak Energy LLC for the Police Department & City Hall Generator Project, as presented, for an increase of $4,114.00 for a total contract amount of $54,722.00 and authorize the mayor to sign the associated documents.

2026.01.29 Change Order 1 - Proposal.pdf

11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:

 

12. REPORTS FROM BOARDS AND/OR COMMISSIONS:

 

13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

 

14. NEW BUSINESS:

 

14.A

Ordinance No. 778, an Ordinance Adding Article 26-IV Park Land Dedication to the City of Box Elder Municipal Code, First Reading

 

CC: Motion to approve Ordinance No. 778 as presented on its First Reading.

Ordinance No. 778 (1)- CLEAN - updated.pdf

14.B

Ordinance No. 784, an Ordinance to Revise the Zoning Designation of the Property that is Legally Described as Lot 58A of Block 4, Freedom Estates Subdivision #2, Section 21, T2N, R9E, B.H.M., Box Elder, Pennington County, South Dakota, First Reading

 

CC: Motion to approve Ordinance No. 784 as presented on its First Reading.

 

**Going to City Council on the same night due to public hearing and the associated noticing.

Vicinity - Freedom Estates #2 - Lots 58A & 58B of Block 4.pdf
Proposed Zoning - Freedom Estates #2 -Lots 58A & 58B of Block 4.pdf
Current Zoning - Freedom Estates #2 - Lots 58A & 58B Blk 4.pdf
Future Land Use - Freedom Estates #2 - Lots 58A & 58B Blk 4.pdf
Ord No. 784- Rezone - Freedom Estates #2 - Lot 58A of Block 4.pdf

14.C

Ordinance No. 785, an Ordinance to Revise the Zoning Designation of the Property that is Legally Described as Lot 58B of Block 4, Freedom Estates Subdivision #2, Section 21, T2N, R9E, B.H.M., Box Elder, Pennington County, South Dakota, First Reading

 

CC: Motion to approve Ordinance No. 785 as presented on its First Reading.

 

**Going to City Council on the same night due to public hearing and the associated noticing.

Vicinity - Freedom Estates #2 - Lots 58A & 58B of Block 4.pdf
Proposed Zoning - Freedom Estates #2 -Lots 58A & 58B of Block 4.pdf
Current Zoning - Freedom Estates #2 - Lots 58A & 58B Blk 4.pdf
Future Land Use - Freedom Estates #2 - Lots 58A & 58B Blk 4.pdf
Ord No. 785- Rezone - Freedom Estates #2 - Lot 58B of Block 4.pdf

14.D

Minor Plat: Freedom Estates Subdivision #2 - Lots 58A and 58B of Block 4

 

CC: Motion to approve the Minor Plat of Lots 58A and 58B of Block 4 of Freedom Estates Subdivision #2, Section 21, Township 2 North, Range 9 East, Black Hills Meridian, Box Elder, Pennington County, South Dakota with the following conditions: 1) Development shall not occur on Lot 58A of Block 4 of Freedom Estates Subdivision #2, unless the lot is combined with the adjacent parcel to meet minimum frontage requirements or a variance has been granted by the Board of Adjustment. 2) Correct the plat document per the City of Box Elder's requirements.

 

**This item is requested to be heard by Committee and City Council on the same evening due to related rezoning applications that require public hearings and associated noticing.

Vicinity - Freedom Estates #2 - Lots 58A & 58B of Block 4.pdf
REDLINE - Plat Document-24-039 PLAT LOT 58A-B-2026-01-27_v1.pdf
Letter of Intent -Freedom Estates Magic Mountain Minor Plat.pdf
Current Zoning - Freedom Estates #2 - Lots 58A & 58B Blk 4.pdf
Proposed Zoning - Freedom Estates #2 -Lots 58A & 58B of Block 4.pdf
Future Land Use - Freedom Estates #2 - Lots 58A & 58B Blk 4.pdf

14.E

Ordinance No. 788, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 14, Fire Prevention, Protection, and Control, The City of Box Elder Municipal Code, First Reading

 

CC: Motion to approve Ordinance No. 788 as presented on its First Reading.

 

**Requesting same night Committee and City Council to have effective date before May 1st as that is the current deadline in the Municipal Code for fireworks applications. 

Ordinance 788 - Chapter 14 - removal language (1).pdf

14.F

 Ordinance No. 789, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 8, Businesses, The City of Box Elder Municipal Code, First Reading

 

CC: Motion to approve Ordinance No. 789 as presented on its First Reading.

 

**Requesting same night Committee and City Council to have effective date before May 1st as that is the current deadline in the Municipal Code for fireworks applications. 

Ordinance 789 - Chapter 8 - addition of Fireworks Licenses (2).pdf

14.G

Resolution No. 26-16, a Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Alpha Omega Subdivision, Phase 1C Infrastructure

 

CC: Motion to approve Resolution No. 26-16 as presented.

 

**Going to City Council on the same night due to: 

RES 26-16_Resolution of Acceptance_ALPHA OMEGA PHASE 1C.pdf
Phase 1C Area Map.pdf
2026.02.26 - 2025 Infrastructure Acceptance Application - Alpha Omega Subd - Phase 1C.pdf
202504497 - Plat Phase 1C.PDF
Alpha Omega Subdivision Phase 1C - Street and Utility Plan - As-Built - 26Feb26.pdf

14.H

Discussion and Possible Action: Development of an Ordinance Updating the City of Box Elder Municipal Code for the Allowance of Chickens Within City Limits

 

Discussion with possible action. No suggested motion at this time.

Rhea Waite - Against Chickens.pdf
Kylie Varns - In Favor of Chickens.pdf
Madison Lemmon - In Favor of Chickens_previously referenced at 2.28.26 CC Mtg.pdf
Megan Lapcinski - In Favor of Chickens.pdf
Elissa & Matt Husfeldt - In Favor of Chickens.pdf
Jeffrey Wiesmaier - In Favor of Chickens.pdf
Lonnette Olson - In Favor of Chickens.pdf
Tarri Sorenson - In Favor of Chickens.pdf
Christopher J. LeBlanc - In Favor of Chickens.pdf
Amber Matt - In Favor of Chickens.pdf
Natalie Hopstad - In Favor of Chickens.pdf
Rachelle Wiesmaier - In Favor of Chickens.pdf
Lori Schumacher - In Favor of Chickens.pdf
Kezlie Brown - In Favor of Chickens.pdf
Mark Kohl - Against Chickens.pdf

14.I

Floodplain Development Permit No. FLOOD26-01-28-0004, 323 Pine Dr - Lot C of Lot 3 of Block 3 of Sunnydale Estates Subdivision

 

CC: Motion to approve the Floodplain Development Permit for Lot C of Lot 3 of Block 3 of Sunnydale Estates Subdivision, Section 28, T2N, R9E as presented.  

 

**Request to go to PWPZ & CC same night for getting home on lot as soon as possible. 

Vicinity - 323 Pine Dr.pdf
Land Use Plan - Plan-323 Pine Dr - Preliminary House Site Plan-2026-01-28_v1.pdf
Letter of Intent - Plan-Letter of Intent - Variance-2026-01-28_v1.pdf
Zoning - 323 Pine Dr.pdf
Future Land Use - 323 Pine Dr.pdf

14.J
Recommended Abatements: Pennington County Department of Equalization: Mobile Home has Been Destroyed or Removed From Property
 

 

FLPS: Motion to approve the recommended abatements from the Pennington County Department of Equalization as presented for Tax ID Nos. 8008614, 8009597, 8007409, 8001448, 8006830, 8010265, 8007414, 8002503, 8004906 and forward to tonight's city council meeting for recommendation for approval.

 

CC: Motion to approve the recommended abatements from the Pennington County Department of Equalization as presented for Tax ID Nos. 8008614, 8009597, 8007409, 8001448, 8006830, 8010265, 8007414, 8002503, 8004906 and authorize the City Finance Officer to execute associated documents.   

 

**Going to City Council same night to ensure we meet statutory requirements.  

20260211_PennCo Property Abatements_Structure Destroyed.pdf
20260211_PennCo Property Abatements_Structure Removed.pdf

14.K
Recommended Abatements: Pennington County Department of Equalization: Energy Exemption Status for Property
 

 

CC: Motion to approve the recommended abatements from the Pennington County Department of Equalization as presented for Tax ID Nos. 73829, 73812, 73811, 73806, 73802, 73793, 73794, 73779, 73778, 73777, 73774, 73773, 73771 and authorize the City Finance Officer to execute associated documents.   

 

**Going to City Council same night to ensure we meet the statutory agreements.  

20260211_PennCo Property Abatements_Energy Exemption.pdf

14.L

Polling Place Agreement: 2026 Elections - Pennington County

 

CC: Motion to approve the Polling Place Agreement with Pennington County as presented for the 2026 Election Cycle and authorize the mayor to sign associated documents. 

 

**Going to City Council same night due to timeline constraints. 

2026 Polling Place Agreement - PennCo.pdf

14.M

Polling Place Agreement: 2026 Elections - Meade County

 

CC: Motion to approve the Polling Place Agreement with Meade County as presented for the 2026 Election Cycle and authorize the mayor to sign associated documents. 

 

**Going to City Council same night due to timeline constraints. 

2026 Polling Place Agreement - Meade County.pdf

14.N

Polling Place Agreement: 2026 Elections - Douglas School District

 

FLPS: Motion to approve the Polling Place Agreement with Douglas School District as presented for the 2026 Election Cycle and forward to tonight's City Council meeting with a recommendation of approval. 

 

CC: Motion to approve the Polling Place Agreement with Douglas School District as presented for the 2026 Election Cycle and authorize the mayor to sign associated documents. 

 

**Going to City Council same night due to timeline constraints. 

2026 Polling Place Agreement - Douglas School District - UPDATED.pdf

14.O

Sponsorship/Donation Application: Douglas School District, March 3, 2026

 

CC: Motion to approve the Sponsorship/Donation Agreement with Douglas School District as presented for March 3, 2026.

 

**Going to City Council on the same night due to: facility use date is before the next available City Council meeting date.

Douglas-Application-March 3rd, 2026.pdf
Douglas-Sponsorship-March 3rd, 2026.pdf
Douglas-Insurance-March 3rd, 2026.pdf

15. MAYOR'S REPORT:

 

16. EXECUTIVE SESSION:

 

17. EXECUTIVE SESSION ACTION:

 

18. ADJOURNMENT: