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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A major neighborhood street and utility reconstruction project appears on Monday night’s regular agenda, where the Watertown City Council will review a $235,164.00 professional services agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for design and construction administration work tied to Project No. 2704.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - During Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, City Manager Alan Stager delivered a series of community updates ranging from public safety events to environmental concerns at Lake Kampeska. Councilmembers also weighed in on the growing public discussion surrounding lake weed growth and upcoming traffic impacts from a local event.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved Resolution No. 26‑34, formally accepting public infrastructure installed within the Calvin Industrial Park Second Addition after the completion of a one‑year warranty period. The acceptance transfers ownership and long‑term maintenance responsibilities to the City of Watertown.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council on Tuesday approved Resolution No. 26‑33, formally accepting public infrastructure installed within the Jurrens‑Schulte Industrial Addition following the completion of a one‑year warranty period. The acceptance transfers ownership and long‑term maintenance responsibilities to the City of Watertown.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council on Tuesday approved Ordinance No. 26‑30, completing a months‑long effort to update the city’s rules governing bicycles, scooters, skateboards, rollerblades, and other personal conveyances. The ordinance passed on its second reading, following extensive revisions and public input from downtown businesses and residents.

Watertown City Council Reviews 2027 Property Tax Levy Increase Driven by CPI and New Growth

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council on Tuesday unanimously authorized City Manager Alan Stager to execute a new billing services agreement with PCC Billing. This Castlewood-based company will take over all ambulance billing operations for Watertown Fire Rescue beginning October 1, 2026.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council on Tuesday approved an amendment to its road maintenance Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Elmira Township, updating jurisdictional responsibilities following recent annexations and a request from township officials. The vote came without discussion after a brief presentation from City Engineer Justin Petersen.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council meets tonight, and one of the most consequential items on the agenda involves a major change to how the city handles ambulance billing for Watertown Fire Rescue.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council will review an amendment to its shared road maintenance agreement with Elmira Township during Tuesday night’s meeting. The item, submitted by City Manager Alan Stager, updates the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that outlines how the City and Township divide responsibility for maintaining joint‑jurisdiction roads.

Watertown City Council Approves City Manager Alan Stager’s New Employee Agreement After First-Year Review, w/ Pay Increase

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council voted unanimously on Monday night to approve the city’s 2026–2027 municipal liability and property insurance renewal, keeping rates virtually flat despite rising property valuations across municipal facilities.