Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council is set to consider a measure at the meeting on Monday, December 15, 2025, that would earmark funds specifically for the renovation of the former Maas Ice Arena facility.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council held the first reading of Ordinance No. 25-26 on December 1, 2025, proposing a supplemental appropriation to the 2025 budget. The ordinance seeks to cover overruns across various departments and projects, incorporate state and federal grant appropriations, and authorize line-item fund transfers among the General Fund, Park & Rec Fund, and Capital Improvement Fund.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council officially approved a Professional Services Agreement on December 1, 2025, for the reconstruction of a portion of Taxiway Alpha at the Watertown Regional Airport. The agreement, awarded to Helms and Associates Corporation, totals $545,162.70.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council unanimously approved the 2026 Collective Bargaining Agreement Addendum with the Watertown Police Officers Association during its meeting on Monday. The new addendum grants a 3.5% overall wage increase for police officers, effective in 2026.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council received the annual 2025 Bridge Inspection Report at tonight’s meeting (Monday, December 1), highlighting the overall safe and generally good condition of the city's 13 bridge structures. The inspection, conducted by Civil Design, Inc. (CDI) as part of an agreement with the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT), reviewed seven of the structures.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council is scheduled to convene for its regular meeting on Monday, December 1, 2025, at 5:30 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers. The agenda features action items, including contracts for airport and street improvements, a police collective bargaining addendum, and initial steps to supplement the 2025 City Budget.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council unanimously approved the city's Long-Term Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for 2027-2036 on Wednesday night, laying out a financial roadmap for the next decade of infrastructure, equipment, and community projects.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council unanimously approved the 2026 budget appropriation on Wednesday night, passing a total financial package of $65.4 million.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council unanimously approved the second reading of an ordinance amendment on Wednesday night, officially prohibiting the sale, purchase, and possession of hemp-derived products to individuals under the age of 21.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council voted unanimously tonight to approve a new professional services agreement with NAVEX, a risk and compliance management company, to establish an anonymous reporting hotline for city employees.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council is set to review Ordinance No. 25-24 for its Second Reading on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, which would establish local regulations on the sale, purchase, and possession of hemp-derived products.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council is scheduled to hold the Second Reading for Ordinance No. 25-20 on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, which, if approved, will facilitate the commercial expansion of a business along West Kemp Avenue.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council will hold the first reading of an ordinance on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, that aims to streamline how the city maintains its official corporate boundaries.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council is scheduled to vote on a final change order for the 2024 Park and Recreation Improvements-Sign Project (Project No. 2409-A) at its meeting on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. The resolution, which staff recommends for approval, finalizes the scope of work with Mack Landscaping and Irrigation and confirms that the project will be completed with an improved aesthetic, all while remaining under its allocated budg

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council is slated to vote on authorizing an application for a Local Infrastructure Improvement Program (LIIP) Grant of up to $500,000 for the new lift station and sanitary sewer line at Calvin Industrial Park Second Addition. The action is included in the consent agenda for the November 19, 2025, City Council meeting.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council is set to review the promotion of Dave Greenman to Superintendent at Prairie Lakes Wellness Center (PLWC) during its meeting on Wednesday, November 19. The action is listed on the City Council's consent agenda, which often includes routine items expected to pass without separate discussion.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The City Council has authorized the City Finance Officer to transfer a surplus cash balance of $1,176,743.55 from the completed Ice Arena Project Fund to the new Street Facility Project Fund.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The City Council unanimously approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Codington County for an agreement on shared road maintenance. This formal agreement clearly defines the financial and operational responsibilities for the upkeep of "Joint-jurisdictional Roads".

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council has given its official support to two separate multifamily housing projects, intending to expand the community’s housing inventory.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council has unanimously approved a resolution to amend the rate schedule for users of the city's wastewater system, effective February 1, 2026.