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Watertown City Council Prioritizes Employee Pay in 2027 Budget, Presses for 5th Avenue Repairs, Kampeska Update, Fruit Trees & Electric Cars
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council wrapped up Monday night’s meeting with a wide-ranging discussion covering 2027 municipal budget priorities, oversight of the public works contractor along 5th Avenue, committee appointments for the water treatment plant, and surplus equipment at the Watertown Wellness Center.

Steve Jurrens
3 days ago4 min read


Watertown City Council Approves 40 New Residential Lots in Harmony Hill Expansion
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council unanimously approved a plat resolution and development agreement for the fourth edition of Harmony Hill, paving the way for 40 new residential lots on the city's south side.

Steve Jurrens
3 days ago2 min read


Watertown City Council Considers Speed Limit Ordinance Tying Local Limits to Posted Signs
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council heard the first reading of an ordinance amending municipal codes on speed limits and traffic control devices, designed to simplify how local speed zones are defined and enforced.

Steve Jurrens
3 days ago2 min read


Watertown City Council Unanimously Rejects $27,815 in Sidewalk Assessments for 5th Avenue Residents
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council unanimously voted against charging property owners for sidewalk replacements tied to the 2026 Neighborhood Street Reconstruction Project No. 2503.

Steve Jurrens
3 days ago3 min read


Watertown Air Stay Hotel Construction Keeps Street Closed Through October, Full Reopening Expected in Late Spring
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Prairie Pro development team for the Air Stay Hotel provided a project update during the Watertown City Council open forum, outlining recent weather delays, upcoming structural work, and potential temporary street openings for the upcoming holiday season.

Steve Jurrens
3 days ago2 min read


Watertown City Council to Consider Calvin Industrial Park Plat, $1.77M in Improvements
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council will consider Resolution No. 26-38 to approve the plat and development agreement for the Calvin Industrial Park Third Addition during its meeting on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026 meeting.

Steve Jurrens
5 days ago1 min read


Watertown City Council to Vote on Rezoning for New Concrete Manufacturing Facility
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council will hold a second reading and vote Monday on Ordinance No. 26-33, which proposes rezoning a 25.43-acre parcel in the Calvin Industrial Park to accommodate a new concrete manufacturing facility.

Steve Jurrens
5 days ago1 min read


Watertown City Council to Consider 40-Lot Harmony Hill Subdivision, $1.85M Development Agreement
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council will consider Resolution No. 26-41 to approve the plat for the Harmony Hill Fourth Addition plat and authorize a development agreement during its regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

Steve Jurrens
5 days ago1 min read


Watertown City Council to Vote on Garage Setback, Clear View Triangle Rules
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council will hold a second reading and vote on Ordinance No. 26-32 during its regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, aiming to resolve conflicts between the city's clear view triangle rules and recent garage setback allowances.

Steve Jurrens
5 days ago2 min read


Watertown City Council to Consider Speed Limit Overhaul, 25 MPH Citywide Maximum, Except Where Otherwise Posted
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council will consider an overhaul of the city's speed limit regulations during a first reading of Ordinance No. 26-36 at its regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

Steve Jurrens
5 days ago2 min read


Watertown City Council Could Drop $27,815 in 5th Avenue Sidewalk Assessments After Resident Complaints in Upcoming Second Reading
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council will discuss and vote on a measure to levy sidewalk assessments on property owners along 5th Avenue North at its regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.

Steve Jurrens
5 days ago2 min read


Watertown City Council to Consider 2027 Asphalt, Road Salt Bids as Costs Rise
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council will consider awarding bids for Project No. 2621 on its consent agenda during its meeting on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, covering petroleum products and street maintenance materials for fiscal year 2027.

Steve Jurrens
6 days ago1 min read


Watertown City Council Reviews Wastewater Plant Redevelopment Proposals, Fifth Avenue Project Concerns
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council on Monday night received an update on redevelopment proposals for the former wastewater treatment plant site, heard recognition of two longtime city employees, and opened the floor for council members to introduce topics for future discussion — many of which centered on concerns raised earlier in the meeting about the Fifth Avenue reconstruction project.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 223 min read


Watertown City Council Delays Fifth Avenue Sidewalk Assessments After Residents Raise Concerns Over Costs, Damage and Contractor Work
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A room of Fifth Avenue residents confronted the Watertown City Council Monday night over sidewalk assessments tied to the 2026 neighborhood street reconstruction project, citing unexpected cost increases, workmanship concerns, and damage to private property. City officials acknowledged widespread problems with the contractor and signaled the city may defer action on the assessments until those issues are addressed.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 225 min read


Watertown City Council Approves $15K Landfill Hoop Building Change Order After Questions Over Project Cost Increase
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council unanimously approved a $15,376.84 change order Monday night for the new truss‑style hoop building at the city landfill, following a detailed discussion about engineering assumptions, project estimates, and how unexpected adjustments occur during construction.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 213 min read


Watertown Councilman Says Lake Kampeska Weed Debate Should Focus on Long-Term Lake Health, Fishing, and Economic Impact
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - With public chatter intensifying over late‑summer weed growth on Lake Kampeska, Councilman Lynn Jurrens delivered a detailed update Monday night aimed at reframing the conversation around long‑term lake health, economic impact, and the role of the Lake Kampeska Water Project District in determining next steps.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 213 min read


Watertown Residents Raise Flooding, Damage Concerns Over Fifth Avenue Reconstruction Project
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Three residents living along the Fifth Avenue reconstruction corridor brought decades‑long flooding issues, construction damage, and boulevard restoration concerns to the Watertown City Council during Monday night’s open forum, describing persistent problems they say have not been resolved through the current street and sidewalk project.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 214 min read


Watertown City Council to Consider 5th Avenue North Sidewalk Assessments Monday
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council on Monday night will consider Resolution No. 26‑37, the formal action required to levy sidewalk assessments for property owners along 5th Avenue North as part of the 2026 Neighborhood Street Reconstruction Project. The item appears on the regular agenda and is submitted by City Manager Alan Stager.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 202 min read


Watertown City Council to Review Gasfitter Licensing Ordinance Monday
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council on Monday night will take up the first reading of Ordinance No. 26‑07, a proposed update to the city’s gasfitter and gasfitting contractor licensing requirements under Chapter 20.06 of the Revised Ordinances. The item appears on the regular agenda and is submitted by City Manager Alan Stager.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 202 min read


Watertown City Council to Consider $15,377 Change Order for 2026 Solid Waste Truss Hoop Building Project
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council on Monday night will consider a final change order for the 2026 Solid Waste Improvements – Truss Hoop Building project, increasing the contract by $15,376.84 and bringing the total project cost to $155,733.84. The item appears on the regular agenda and is submitted by City Manager Alan Stager.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 202 min read



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