Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown’s latest Sales Tax Comparison History report shows sustained growth across municipal tax collections through August 2026, with both the 1st Penny General Fund and 2nd Penny Capital Improvement Fund up 4.92 percent year-to-date and the city’s Bed, Board, and Booze (BBB) hospitality tax up 8.18 percent compared to the first eight months of 2025.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council voted unanimously Nov. 2 to approve a final change order for the 4th Street West and Highland Boulevard reconstruction project (Project No. 2604) with Halme Inc., increasing the contract by $44,820 for a revised total contract price of approximately $293,000.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council voted unanimously Nov. 2 to approve an agreement with the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) for a roadway safety improvement project along the curve on the South Bypass and authorized City Manager Alan Stager to execute all required documents.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council held the first reading of Ordinance No. 26-37 for the 2027 municipal budget appropriation and reviewed the 2027 Enterprise Funds budget during its Nov. 2 meeting, examining a financial plan just under $80 million that prioritizes a 5 percent employee cost-of-living wage adjustment, holds full-time staffing nearly flat, and sets aside $11 million for a new municipal street facility.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council voted unanimously on Nov. 2 to approve a three-year partnership agreement with Retail Strategies at an annual cost of $45,000, totaling $135,000, to analyze the local market and recruit new retail businesses to the city.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council will hold the first reading of Ordinance No. 26-37, establishing the 2027 City Budget Appropriation and the 2027 Enterprise Funds Budget, during its regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council will consider approving a joint powers agreement with the South Dakota Department of Transportation on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, to resurface the curve on 20th Avenue Southeast—commonly known as the South Bypass—with a high-friction surface treatment in 2027.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council will consider approving Change Order No. 1 for the 4th Street West and Highland Boulevard Street Reconstruction Project (Project No. 2604) during its regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council will consider approving a three-year partnership agreement with Retail Strategies during its regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council approved a 20-acre commercial annexation, three subdivision plats, a speed-limit enforcement ordinance, four alcohol-related license applications, and a final street project change order at its meeting on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.

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.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council has approved a professional services agreement totaling $472,000 for engineering and construction administration services related to the Calvin Industrial Park Lift Station project.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - During the City Council meeting on Monday, September 15, 2025, the Watertown City Council...

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to fund a...