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Rezone to General Light Industrial District: Future Lot 58A of Block 4 of Freedom Estates Subdivision No. 2
No Action.
Rezone to Planned Development: Future Lot 58B of Block 4 of Freedom Estates Subdivision No. 2
No Action.
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Finance, Legal, and Public Safety Committee Meeting Report: February 18, 2026
Informational Only.
Public Works and Planning and Zoning Committee Meeting Report: February 18, 2026
Informational Only.
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.
City Council Meeting Minutes: February 18, 2026
CC: Motion to approve the City Council meeting minutes from February 18, 2026, as presented.
Claims List: March 3, 2026
CC: Motion to approve the March 3, 2026, Claims List as presented.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.