Watertown City Council to Consider Grant Support for Calvin Industrial Park Expansion
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council will consider approving Resolution No. 26-45, expressing support for an Industrial Park Access Grant application to the South Dakota Department of Transportation, during its meeting on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.
According to an agenda memo from City Manager Alan Stager, the Watertown Development Company is applying for an Industrial Park Grant through the South Dakota Department of Transportation's Transportation Economic Development Grant Program for the further expansion of Calvin Industrial Park (also referred to as Calvin Park in the resolution). The resolution of support is required as part of the grant application process.
Grant Application Details and Financial Responsibilities
According to the text of Resolution No. 26-45, the proposed project aims to construct and expand infrastructure and road access located in Calvin Industrial Park to support economic development by facilitating new job creation and private capital investment, meeting program criteria.
Under the terms of the resolution and agenda documentation:
· The City of Watertown commits to acting as the local project sponsor and ensuring ongoing maintenance of the roadway upon project completion.
· While the resolution states the local sponsor commits to providing matching funds equal to 20% of construction costs, Stager noted in the agenda memo's financial considerations that the Watertown Development Company will cover the 20% match.
· The resolution authorizes Mayor Ried Holien and/or Stager to sign and submit the grant application and all associated documents, assurances, and agreements required by the South Dakota Department of Transportation.
City staff recommends council approval of Resolution No. 26-45.
