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Watertown City Council Addresses Liquor License Revisions; Councilman Warns of Regulatory Challenges
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council has concluded its first reading of a proposed ordinance that would revise Chapter 2.02 concerning "on sale" liquor licenses for full-service restaurants. Despite a debate over the inclusion of language prohibiting "mind-altering consumables or inhalants," the Council ultimately agreed to advance the ordinance for a second reading in its original form.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 82 min read
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Watertown City Council Approves $472,000 Engineering Contract for Calvin Industrial Park Lift Station
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council has approved a professional services agreement totaling $472,000Â for engineering and construction administration services related to the Calvin Industrial Park Lift Station project.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 71 min read
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Watertown City Council Unanimously Approves Land Purchase for East Side Fire Station
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council has unanimously authorized City Manager Alan Stager to sign a purchase agreement for land intended to be the site of a future East Side Fire Station.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 71 min read
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Watertown City Council Approves Land Sale for New Kennel Facility
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council has approved the sale of approximately 1.4 acres of city-owned land to the Watertown Development Company, allowing for the construction of a new kennel facility.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 72 min read
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Watertown City Council Approves Landfill Fee Cap to Advance Downtown Hotel Project
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council voted unanimously Monday night to approve an amendment to the real estate purchase agreement for the former City Hall site, providing financial assistance to the developer to offset unexpectedly high costs related to asbestos removal.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 72 min read
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Watertown City Council Accepts Clean 2024 Audit; Financial Strength Highlighted
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - During the latest meeting, the Watertown City Council gave its official approval to the 2024 financial audit, following a thorough overview from Eide Bailly LLP, the city’s new external auditing partner.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 73 min read
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Northeast Radio SD News Previews Watertown City Council Meeting for Monday 10/6/25
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council is scheduled to convene on Monday, October 6, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall for its regular session. The meeting agenda includes several administrative and financial items, starting with the Consent Agenda.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 412 min read
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Watertown City Council Reviews Sales Tax Trends, Debt, Capital Projects, and New Revenue Options in 2026 Budget Work Session
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - On Monday, the Watertown City Council, led by Mayor Ried Holien and City Manager Alan Stager, held a work session Monday afternoon to begin shaping the city’s 2026 budget. The meeting, which began at 4 p.m., focused on sales tax trends, debt levels, capital projects, council priorities, and potential new revenue sources.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 235 min read
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City Council Debates Restaurant Liquor License Fee and Restrictions, Nears Decision
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - During the City Council meeting on Monday, September 15, 2025, the Watertown City Council...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 162 min read
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Watertown City Council Finalizes Funding for Calvin Industrial Park Project
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to fund a...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 162 min read
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Watertown Council Advances 2026 Tax Levy, Aligning with State Law
Red house icons on coin stacks spell "PROPERTY TAX" in chalk on a blackboard. Watertown SD and Northeast Radio SD logos in corners....

Steve Jurrens
Sep 152 min read
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Watertown City Council Considers Amendments to Public Right-of-Way Ordinance
Blue binder labeled "Amendments," pencils in a holder, notebook, and logo for "The City of Watertown, South Dakota." Calm workspace...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 152 min read
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Watertown City Council Unanimously Approves Facilities Assessment Contract
Hands hold a red speech bubble with "ASSESSMENT" text. Logos for Watertown, SD, and Northeast Radio are visible, along with a green...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 152 min read
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Northeast Radio News SD Previews Watertown City Council Meeting on 9/15
Council Member At-Large: Michael Heuer, Ward E: Lynn Jurrens, Deputy Mayor & Ward B: Kyle Peters, City Manager Alan Stager, Mayor Ried...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 148 min read
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