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Watertown Council Maps Out Decade of Spending; Streets and Inflation Top Concerns
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.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 21, 20252 min read


Watertown Council Approves 2026 Budget; Total Drops $10 Million as Major Projects Wrap Up
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.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 20, 20251 min read


Watertown City Council Closes Loophole, Restricts Hemp-Derived Products to 21+
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.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 19, 20251 min read


Council Approves New Ethics Hotline Following “Culture of Fear” Concerns; Former Employee Allegations Read into Record
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.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 19, 20251 min read


City Council to Hold Final Vote on Ordinance Regulating Hemp-Derived Products
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.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 17, 20252 min read


City Council to Review Final Vote on Zoning Change for Business Expansion on West Kemp Avenue
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.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 17, 20252 min read


Watertown City Council to Review Plan for Modernizing City Limits Records
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.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 17, 20251 min read


City Council to Approve Final Change Order for Park Sign Project, Project Remains Under Budget
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

Steve Jurrens
Nov 17, 20252 min read


City Seeks Up to $500,000 Grant for Calvin Industrial Park Lift Station Project
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.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 17, 20252 min read


Promotion of Greenman to PLWC Superintendent Heads to City Council Consent Agenda
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.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 17, 20251 min read


City Transfers Over $1.1 Million in Surplus Funds to Street Facility Project
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.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 5, 20251 min read


Watertown and Codington County Formalize Shared Road Maintenance Agreement
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".

Steve Jurrens
Nov 5, 20252 min read


City Council “Supports” Two New Multifamily Housing Developments
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.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 5, 20252 min read


Wastewater Rate Increase Approved to Fund Major Infrastructure Project
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.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 5, 20252 min read


Watertown Annexes and Zones 27-Acre Property for Highway Commercial Use
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council approved the annexation and zoning designation for the Boerger Third Addition on Monday night, officially incorporating a 26.8-acre tract south of Highway 212 and west of 41st Street Southeast into the city limits.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 4, 20252 min read


Watertown Council Supports Liquor License Renewals, Highlights Community Efforts to Combat Underage Sales
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council approved the renewal of multiple malt beverage, wine, and liquor licenses Monday night, after previous violations involving the sale of alcohol to individuals under the age of 21.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 4, 20252 min read


Watertown City Council Moves to Regulate Hemp-Derived THC Products
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council began the process of establishing local regulations for the sale and possession of hemp-derived THC products Monday night, holding the first reading of a new ordinance to amend Title 13, Chapter 13.02 of the city code.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 4, 20251 min read


City Council Reviews Rezone Request to Expand West Kemp Commercial Use
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council conducted the first reading of an ordinance Monday night proposing a zoning map amendment for property located on West Kemp Avenue. The request seeks to change a portion of the parcel, to be known as the Innovative Adjusters Addition, from R2A Single-Family Attached Residential to C3 Highway Commercial District.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 4, 20252 min read


City Council Reviews 2026 Budget, Emphasizing Fiscal Flexibility and Accountability
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council formally introduced the proposed 2026 City Budget Ordinance on Monday night, marking the first of two readings. The discussion, led by City Manager Alan Stager, highlighted a philosophy of fiscal planning, accountability, and the need for ongoing budget flexibility in a changing economy…

Steve Jurrens
Nov 4, 20252 min read


Watertown City Council Approves New Personnel Policy to Establish Employee Sick Bank
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council unanimously approved an amendment to the city’s personnel policy on Monday night, officially establishing a new Sick Bank Program for city employees. The measure is effective with the November 2025 payroll.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 3, 20252 min read
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