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## Recent meetings (37)

- [2026-11-09 — Council members heading to data center panel — but no votes will happen](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/meetings/76856296-f800-4263-8b26-f57ff0604e33): City Council
- [2026-11-04 — Brookings planners to hear variance, plat, rezone and driveway rule changes Wednesday](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/meetings/c772dd27-685a-4093-a4a4-185c42a62f45): Planning Commission
- [2026-11-02 — Park Board to Weigh Splash Pad Location, Golf Rates and 2027 Dacotah Bank Center Fees](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/meetings/6e462042-81de-45e4-ba48-20c5162a58c0): Park & Recreation Advisory Board
- [2026-10-27 — Menards is coming: Council OKs land deal for 200,000 sq ft store near Target](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/meetings/51a1bb32-440f-470f-80ec-b34b6518b87d): City Council
- [2026-10-24 — Council to line up for Hobo Day — but no city business will happen](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/meetings/1250e910-2ad6-4491-9a88-43cadfa6eb78): City Council
- [2026-10-13 — Brookings council moves forward on new trail rules, sidewalk repairs, and Dakota Bank Center funding](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/meetings/74b9136b-c992-4a33-aa9a-35ed8702e56f): City Council
- [2026-10-06 — Board of Adjustment OKs three setback variances; driveway ordinance rewrite sparks big debate](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/meetings/5212634a-bc1b-4496-aa82-e4bc03950ac5): Planning Commission
- [2026-09-22 — Council kicks off $10M Dacotah Bank Center revamp — and gets an earful on license plate readers](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/meetings/ded45d8e-a503-4c44-929c-dafd5295c4fe): City Council
- [2026-09-15 — Council leans toward restoring research park funding cut, hears e-bike rules pitch](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/meetings/485470dd-a941-4ce0-87e1-61718644847c): City Council
- [2026-09-14 — Parks Board Hits the Road: Tour Covers Golf Course Water Project, Food Forest and Skatepark](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/meetings/5b67ba43-ccf8-4b0a-ae1c-0d891d039e0b): Park & Recreation Advisory Board
- [2026-09-08 — Council signs off on $4.5M budget outline, ends downtown Armory deal, and starts the 2027 tax levy process](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/meetings/2cd9480a-2ace-4c40-bd0d-dfdde9b0e20f): City Council
- [2026-09-01 — Board OKs variance so a duplex can replace an aging house on Sixth Avenue South](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/meetings/46d6fd4c-6224-44c5-82ab-ab3f02b7abee): Planning Commission
- [2026-08-25 — Council rejects county's Human Rights Commission pick after emotional testimony; Flock camera critics pack open forum](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/meetings/a8bda5d4-8ae7-4c4d-bf91-7dc39a7e1ed7): City Council
- [2026-08-11 — Council backs airport snow-removal building bid, buys faster 'jaws of life' and dives into SRO funding debate](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/meetings/4f8a4e00-5a55-45e7-94e8-db94b6d1c323): City Council
- [2026-08-04 — Brookings greenlights affordable housing fix, counseling office and 53-acre storage condo plat](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/meetings/e18b09b7-7250-4d96-a530-9ce01b7705a3): Planning Commission
- [2026-07-30 — Council approves budget amendment, RTI lease extension, and annexation — two new zoning items head to Aug. 11 hearing](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/meetings/5e8b5128-99ea-412f-8ad2-328656d9bcd3): City Council
- [2026-07-14 — Council awards $3.99M contract for the new main fire station and buys downtown property for $450K](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/meetings/1ece4cb3-d2c1-4524-a568-d1ef248c7c81): City Council
- [2026-07-07 — All four land-use requests sail through: SDSU Foundation gets parking permit, Sunshine Inn site rezoned, Thunder Lane garage variance approved, and a Highway 14 church annexation moves ahead](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/meetings/a3808956-94fd-4810-b20c-68e20b1e17af): Planning Commission
- [2026-06-23 — Brookings adopts 25-year transportation plan and Vision Zero safety goal, plus a $250K public art project](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/meetings/0c2cb650-056c-4774-aaec-5784ea5d24fc): City Council
- [2026-06-09 — Transportation and safety plans pulled from agenda for more public review time](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/meetings/b21665fa-90d1-4360-a830-db6b768170fd): City Council
- [2026-06-04 — Historic 911 3rd Street gets porch variance; panel backs retail-friendly rezone on Main Ave](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/meetings/5902737c-00e7-420b-ae4e-3301b25b0ef0): Planning Commission
- [2026-05-26 — Council OKs $1.8M water fix for Edgebrook Golf Course and backs a 25-year transportation plan](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/meetings/ef9559ee-44e5-4a02-9a8f-517db2d68ac8): City Council
- [2026-05-12 — Council approves Heron Cove rezone and plat paving way for new multi-family development near Western Avenue](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/meetings/2e83b021-e45d-4898-86e4-1aee0307dd2b): City Council
- [2026-05-05 — Brookings OKs three variances and a scaled-down 11-lot Prairie Sunset subdivision — but one driveway variance wasn't unanimous](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/meetings/7dc691d3-cda2-48da-b4e7-f92e1dcd63ce): Planning Commission
- [2026-04-28 — Council moves $13.4M toward new police station, passes sweeping animal ordinance overhaul, backs Lions Park grant](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/meetings/afb634fb-6ef9-473d-8f80-e45b10c61fd5): City Council
- [2026-04-14 — Bluegill rezoning and preliminary plat both approved as Brookings police join child-crimes task force](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/meetings/d37962e5-3b2d-4920-afc9-388bc8a466af): City Council
- [2026-04-07 — Rezone for 48-unit Heron Cove expansion advances, but subdivision rule overhaul fails after warranty fight](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/meetings/4f3f6b35-aee2-4fc2-b119-d9e345a4ae08): Planning Commission
- [2026-03-24 — Council picks builder for new police station, OKs slurry seal deal — and backyard chickens spark a fight](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/meetings/c8756fc3-36f3-4646-9443-0ae99e0401fb): City Council
- [2026-03-17 — Council gets a crash course on conflict-of-interest rules — and when to recuse yourself](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/meetings/f9911666-928d-4764-b338-8ebab5180632): City Council
- [2026-03-10 — Council funds local nonprofits at $274K, makes downtown parklets permanent](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/meetings/c5badb26-cc6e-47f9-9a8f-8980b281b83a): City Council
- [2026-02-24 — Council says no to $41M data center tax incentive over power, noise concerns](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/meetings/e2b40ddc-344f-4fd6-97d7-c708fdd11299): City Council
- [2026-02-10 — Brookings Council Set to Weigh Two Rezones, Liquor Agreement and Construction Contract Reset](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/meetings/730ecf73-f5fc-4888-aa83-ae3cdaff2e20): City Council
- [2026-02-03 — Board OKs bigger garage for 8th Street homeowner after trimming it to 3,000 sq ft, and backs Mt. Calvary church expansion](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/meetings/765a4211-bae0-44c2-86a5-640fa81b7589): Planning Commission
- [2026-01-27 — Brookings picks Dacotah Bank Center site for new police department](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/meetings/41b446c0-57e0-4264-8cf3-02d4fc73dc56): City Council
- [2026-01-20 — Police station site hunt narrows to two spots: Dakota Bank Center or the WES property](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/meetings/07d02a97-37c4-4a1e-b1d3-7d75adaa892f): City Council
- [2026-01-13 — Council approves landfill farmland lease, concrete crushing permit, and liquor license transfer — and hears privacy concerns about license plate readers](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/meetings/64f38d11-b532-447a-aaf6-971a9ceca3a3): City Council
- [2026-01-06 — Board rejects Aspen Ave garage variance; panel backs two rezones along 20th St & Hwy 14](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/meetings/01a75692-1dd6-4a3d-ac74-61fce2fba5a1): Planning Commission


## Civic issues (50)

- [2027 Dacotah Bank Center Fees](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/issues/2027-dacotah-bank-center-fees): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [New rules for trails, sidewalks, and e-devices](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/issues/new-rules-for-trails-sidewalks-and-e-devices): zoning · priority: high
- [Human Rights Commission appointment controversy](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/issues/human-rights-commission-appointment-controversy): public-safety · priority: high
- [Menards store land transfer](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/issues/menards-store-land-transfer): business-jobs · priority: high
- [Data Centers in Brookings](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/issues/data-centers-in-brookings): business-jobs · priority: high
- [2026 sidewalk repair program and special assessments](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/issues/2026-sidewalk-repair-program-and-special-assessments): roads · priority: high
- [2027 city budget first reading](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/issues/2027-city-budget-first-reading): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Joint zoning ordinance amendment (Ordinance 26-013 / County 2026-02)](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/issues/zoning-text-amendments-access-drives-and-front-yard-setbacks): zoning · priority: high
- [Insbrook Park Addition plat and rezone](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/issues/insbrook-park-addition-plat): development · priority: high
- [Downtown property acquisition at 210 Front Street](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/issues/city-land-purchase): general · priority: high
- [Brookings Area Transportation Plan](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/issues/brookings-area-transportation-plan): roads · priority: high
- [Flock license plate readers](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/issues/flock-license-plate-readers): public-safety · priority: high
- [Edgebrook Golf Course water sourcing](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/issues/edgebrook-golf-course-water-sourcing): parks-rec · priority: high
- [Legacy Addition Preliminary Plat](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/issues/legacy-addition): development · priority: medium
- [Flock surveillance cameras debate](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/issues/flock-surveillance-cameras-debate): general · priority: high
- [Research Park at SDSU funding](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/issues/research-park-at-sdsu-funding): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Dacotah Bank Center future](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/issues/dacotah-bank-center-future): development · priority: high
- [Downtown Third Space / Armory redevelopment](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/issues/downtown-third-space-armory-redevelopment): development · priority: medium
- [Drinking water safety at trailer parks](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/issues/drinking-water-safety-at-trailer-parks): water-utilities · priority: high
- [Side parking pads and neighborhood character](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/issues/side-parking-pads-and-neighborhood-character): zoning · priority: medium
- [Outside agency funding for 2027 budget](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/issues/outside-agency-funding-for-2027-budget): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [PFAS mitigation near Solventum/3M](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/issues/pfas-mitigation-near-solventum3m): environment · priority: medium
- [Proposed BMU rate increases](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/issues/proposed-bmu-rate-increases): water-utilities · priority: medium
- [Armory redevelopment ends; property back in city hands](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/issues/armory-redevelopment-ends-property-back-in-city-hands): development · priority: high
- [Rear yard setback variance — Brookings Mall Addition](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/issues/rear-yard-setback-variance-brookings-mall-addition): zoning · priority: medium
- [Golf Course Early Bird Rates](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/issues/golf-course-early-bird-rates): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [Front yard setback averaging for older neighborhoods](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/issues/front-yard-setback-averaging-for-older-neighborhoods): zoning · priority: medium
- [School Resource Officer funding](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/issues/school-resource-officer-funding): public-safety · priority: high
- [Firefighter protective equipment grant](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/issues/firefighter-protective-equipment-grant): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Dakota Bank Center budget shortfall](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/issues/dakota-bank-center-budget-shortfall): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [210 Front Street silo radio lease](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/issues/210-front-street-silo-radio-lease): business-jobs · priority: low
- [E-bike and scooter rules on trails and sidewalks](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/issues/e-bike-and-scooter-rules-on-trails-and-sidewalks): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [2027 property tax levy](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/issues/2027-property-tax-levy): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Access drives and driveway standards rewrite](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/issues/access-drives-and-driveway-standards-rewrite): zoning · priority: high
- [Splash Pad Location](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/issues/splash-pad-location): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [Aspen Avenue garage setback variance](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/issues/aspen-avenue-garage-setback-variance): zoning · priority: low
- [Rezone Third Addition lots from B-4 highway to B-2 business](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/issues/rezone-third-addition-lots-from-b-4-highway-to-b-2-business): zoning · priority: medium
- [Off-site parking conditional use permit — 816 and 820 9th Avenue](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/issues/off-site-parking-conditional-use-permit-816-and-820-9th-avenue): zoning · priority: low
- [Branch Creek affordable housing setback error](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/issues/branch-creek-affordable-housing-setback-error): development · priority: medium
- [2026 Brookings Trails Project](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/issues/2026-brookings-trails-project): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [Proposed e-bike and e-scooter ordinance](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/issues/proposed-e-bike-and-e-scooter-ordinance): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Volunteer board management software](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/issues/volunteer-board-management-software): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Sidewalk replacement assessments](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/issues/sidewalk-replacement-assessments): taxes-budget · priority: low
- [Duplex variance at 2216 Sixth Avenue South](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/issues/duplex-variance-at-2216-sixth-avenue-south): zoning · priority: medium
- [Missouri River Energy Services Agreement](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/issues/missouri-river-energy-services-agreement): water-utilities · priority: medium
- [Dwiggins-Medary Skatepark](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/issues/dwiggins-medary-skatepark): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [MRES wholesale power agreement extension](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/issues/mres-wholesale-power-agreement-extension): water-utilities · priority: medium
- [Fire Department hydraulic rescue tools](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/issues/fire-department-hydraulic-rescue-tools): public-safety · priority: high
- [5th Street Gym 2027 Expansion](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/issues/5th-street-gym-2027-expansion): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [2026 Drainage Improvements Project](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/issues/2026-drainage-improvements-project): water-utilities · priority: medium


## Development applications (50)

- [Insbrook Park Addition Preliminary Plat](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/development/insbrook-park-addition): subdivision · pending
- [Insbrook Park Addition Rezone](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/development/insbrook-park-addition-rezone): rezone · pending
- [Rear yard setback variance — Tract C, Brookings Mall Addition](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/development/rear-yard-setback-variance-tract-c-brookings-mall-addition): variance · pending
- [Front Yard Setback Variance - 1418 Pheasant Run Road](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/development/front-yard-setback-variance-1418-pheasant-run-road): variance · approved
- [Front Yard Setback Variance (patio) - 103 Fifth Street](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/development/front-yard-setback-variance-103-fifth-street): variance · approved
- [Conditional Use Permit — Counseling Office, 1103 3rd St.](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/development/conditional-use-permit-counseling-office-1103-3rd-st): conditional-use · approved
- [Termination of Linchpin Armory Development Agreement](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/development/termination-of-linchpin-armory): other · withdrawn
- [Variance - Lot Area & Lot Width - Lots 10 & 11 of Block 2 of Mathews and Scobeys Addition](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/development/variance-lot-area-lot-width-lots-10-11-of-block-2-of-mathews-and-scobeys-additio): variance · approved
- [Legacy Addition Preliminary Plat](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/development/legacy-addition): subdivision · approved
- [Off-site parking conditional use permit (816 and 820 9th Avenue)](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/development/off-site-parking): conditional-use · approved
- [West Lodge (former Sunshine Inn) rezoning](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/development/west-lodge-former-sunshine-inn-rezoning): rezone · approved
- [Rezone Third Addition Block 1 lots from B-4 to B-2](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/development/rezone-third-addition-block-1-lots-from-b-4-to-b-2): rezone · approved
- [Branch Creek Addition Front Yard Setback Variance](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/development/branch-creek-addition-front-yard-setback-variance): variance · approved
- [West Lodge rezone (former Sunshine Inn)](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/development/west-lodge): rezone · pending
- [Annexation of Outlot F and Outlot G, Section 20](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/development/annexation-of-outlot-f-and-outlot-g-section-20): annexation · approved
- [Annexation of Outlots F and G (Brookings Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses)](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/development/annexation-of-outlots-f-and-g): annexation · approved
- [Northern Plains Addition Block 2 Rezone](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/development/northern-plains-addition-block-2): rezone · approved
- [Initial Development Plan — Block 2 Northern Plains Addition](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/development/initial-development-plan-block-2-northern-plains-addition): site-plan · approved
- [Side Yard Setback Variance - Shared Detached Garage](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/development/side-yard-setback-variance-shared-detached-garage): variance · approved
- [Ocean Ridge Hospitality Rezone (former Sunshine Inn)](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/development/ocean-ridge-hospitality): rezone · under-review
- [Variance - Side Yard Setback - 309 & 315 Thunder Lane](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/development/variance-side-yard-setback-309-315-thunder-lane): variance · pending
- [Rezone from B-4 Highway District to B-2 District](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/development/rezone-from-b-4-highway-district-to-b-2-district): rezone · pending
- [Conditional Use Permit - Off-Street Parking, Off Site - South Dakota State Foundation](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/development/conditional-use-permit-off-street-parking-off-site-south-dakota-state-foundation): conditional-use · pending
- [SDSU Foundation Off-Site Parking](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/development/sdsu-foundation-off-site-parking): conditional-use · under-review
- [Jehovah's Witness Annexation](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/development/jehovahs-witness): annexation · under-review
- [Subdivision Regulations Amendments (Secs. 51-61 through 51-67)](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/development/subdivision-regulations-amendments-secs-51-61-through-51-67): other · approved
- [Prairie Sunset Addition — Revised Preliminary Plat](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/development/prairie-sunset-addition-revised): subdivision · approved
- [Heron Cove Addition (Outlot 2 rezone)](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/development/heron-cove-addition-outlot-2-rezone): rezone · approved
- [Rezone of Portions of Outlot 2, Section 23 (Ordinance 26-016)](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/development/rezone-of-portions-of-outlot-2-section-23): rezone · pending
- [Heron Cove Addition Preliminary Plat (Lots 1-3)](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/development/heron-cove-addition): subdivision · approved
- [Krueger Driveway Variances (ID 26-0179)](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/development/krueger-driveway-variances): variance · conditions-required
- [1119 Medary Avenue South Rear Yard Setback Variance](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/development/1119-medary-avenue-south-rear-yard-setback-variance): variance · approved
- [806 6th Street Driveway Variances](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/development/806-6th-street-driveway-variances): variance · conditions-required
- [Gilbertson Garage Variance (ID 26-0178)](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/development/gilbertson-garage-variance): variance · approved
- [540 Deer Pass Fence Variance](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/development/540-deer-pass-fence-variance): variance · approved
- [Munson Fence Variance (ID 26-0175)](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/development/munson-fence-variance): variance · approved
- [Western Avenue rezone (Outlot 2, Section 23)](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/development/western-avenue-rezone): rezone · under-review
- [Bluegill rezoning (Ordinance 26-012)](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/development/bluegill-rezoning): rezone · approved
- [Bluegill 2nd and 3rd Additions preliminary plat](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/development/bluegill-2nd-and-3rd-additions): subdivision · approved
- [Fence Height Variance — 404 Martin Boulevard](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/development/fence-height-variance-404-martin-boulevard): variance · approved
- [Heron Cove Rezone — 1120 Western Avenue](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/development/heron-cove-rezone-1120-western-avenue): rezone · approved
- [Bluegill Addition Rezone (Ordinance 26-012)](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/development/bluegill-addition): rezone · under-review
- [Bluegill Second and Third Additions Rezoning](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/development/bluegill-second-and-third-additions): rezone · pending
- [South Haven Addition Block 1 Preliminary Plat](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/development/south-haven-addition-block-1): subdivision · approved
- [Rezone - Block 1 of Mills Third Addition](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/development/rezone-block-1-of-mills-third-addition): rezone · approved
- [Rezone - Lot 1 of Clark 2nd Addition](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/development/rezone-lot-1-of-clark-2nd-addition): rezone · approved
- [Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church Expansion](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/development/mt-calvary-lutheran-church-expansion): variance · approved
- [Accessory Building Variance — 1231 West 8th Street South](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/development/accessory-building-variance-1231-west-8th-street-south): variance · denied
- [Mills Development Corporation multi-family housing application](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/development/mills-development-corporation-multi-family-housing): other · pending
- [Concrete, Asphalt and Rock Crushing Facility Conditional Use Permit](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/development/concrete-asphalt-and-rock-crushing-facility): conditional-use · approved


## Community topics (50)

- [Flock ALPR cameras](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/community/flock-alpr-cameras): public-safety
- [Flock license plate readers](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/community/flock-license-plate-readers): public-safety
- [Struwe Human Rights Commission appointment](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/community/struwe-human-rights-commission-appointment): public-safety
- [Downtown Third Space](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/community/downtown-third-space): development
- [2027 funding for SDSU Research Park](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/community/2027-funding-for-sdsu-research-park): taxes-budget
- [Ordinance 26-026 — trails and e-device rules](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/community/ordinance-26-026-trails-and-e-device-rules): zoning
- [103 Fifth Street variances](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/community/103-fifth-street-variances): zoning
- [International Ice Cream Social](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/community/international-ice-cream-social): community
- [Legacy Addition preliminary plat](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/community/legacy-addition-preliminary-plat): development
- [Branch Creek setback variance](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/community/branch-creek-setback-variance): development
- [Proposed e-bike and scooter ordinance](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/community/proposed-e-bike-and-scooter-ordinance): zoning
- [Dakota Nature Park art installation funding](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/community/dakota-nature-park-art-installation-funding): parks-rec
- [210 Front Street purchase](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/community/210-front-street-purchase): development
- [Edgebrook golf course water project and fees](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/community/edgebrook-golf-course-water-project-and-fees): parks-rec
- [Automated license plate reader surveillance](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/community/automated-license-plate-reader-surveillance): public-safety
- [Northern Plains Addition rezone](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/community/northern-plains-addition-rezone): zoning
- [Western Estates manufactured home community water and rent issues](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/community/western-estates-manufactured-home-community-water-and-rent-issues): water-utilities
- [Housing affordability and Edgebrook water cost](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/community/housing-affordability-and-edgebrook-water-cost): development
- [Proposed e-bike and e-scooter ordinance](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/community/proposed-e-bike-and-e-scooter-ordinance): public-safety
- [Dacotah Bank Center](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/community/dacotah-bank-center): development
- [Sidewalk assessments](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/community/sidewalk-assessments): taxes-budget
- [Youth Impact Award](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/community/youth-impact-award): parks-rec
- [Counseling office conditional use permit](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/community/counseling-office-conditional-use-permit): zoning
- [Brookings Regional Growth Alliance funding](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/community/brookings-regional-growth-alliance-funding): business-jobs
- [Duplex variance at 2216 Sixth Avenue South](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/community/duplex-variance-at-2216-sixth-avenue-south): zoning
- [Senior Companions of South Dakota Day](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/community/senior-companions-of-south-dakota-day): community
- [Mobile home park rent increases](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/community/mobile-home-park-rent-increases): development
- [Unclaimed property ordinance](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/community/unclaimed-property-ordinance): public-safety
- [Edgebrook golf course water project](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/community/edgebrook-golf-course-water-project): parks-rec
- [Subdivision regulations amendments](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/community/subdivision-regulations-amendments): development
- [Ordinance 26-005 rezone](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/community/ordinance-26-005-rezone): zoning
- [Sequitor Edge incentive](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/community/sequitor-edge-incentive): economic-development
- [Mills Third Addition rezone](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/community/mills-third-addition-rezone): zoning
- [Heron Cove rezone and plat](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/community/heron-cove-rezone-and-plat): zoning
- [1119 Medary Ave South setback variance](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/community/1119-medary-ave-south-setback-variance): zoning
- [Mamacitas liquor license](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/community/mamacitas-liquor-license): business-jobs
- [Prairie Sunset Addition plat](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/community/prairie-sunset-addition-plat): development
- [Prairie Sunset Addition revised plat](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/community/prairie-sunset-addition-revised-plat): development
- [806 6th Street driveway variances](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/community/806-6th-street-driveway-variances): zoning
- [1119 Medary Ave South garage variance](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/community/1119-medary-ave-south-garage-variance): zoning
- [540 Deer Pass fence variance](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/community/540-deer-pass-fence-variance): zoning
- [SDSU Foundation Off-Site Parking](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/community/sdsu-foundation-off-site-parking): development
- [Ocean Ridge Hospitality Rezone](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/community/ocean-ridge-hospitality-rezone): zoning
- [Juneteenth celebration](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/community/juneteenth-celebration): parks-rec
- [Downtown visitor center restrooms](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/community/downtown-visitor-center-restrooms): business-jobs
- [Thunder Lane Variance](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/community/thunder-lane-variance): zoning
- [Alcohol license renewals](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/community/alcohol-license-renewals): public-safety
- [Downtown at Sundown](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/community/downtown-at-sundown): parks-rec
- [Brookings Annual Free Share & Care Day](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/community/brookings-annual-free-share-care-day): environment
- [Humane Society land transfer](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/community/humane-society-land-transfer): development


## Officials (29)

- [Oepke "Ope" Niemeyer](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/officials/oepke-ope-niemeyer): Mayor
- [Nick Wendell](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/officials/nick-wendell): Deputy Mayor
- [Holly Tilton Byrne](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/officials/holly-tilton-byrne): Council Member
- [Lisa Hager](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/officials/lisa-hager): Council Member
- [Wayne Avery](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/officials/wayne-avery): Council Member
- [Bonny Specker](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/officials/bonny-specker): Council Member
- [Brianna Doran](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/officials/brianna-doran): Council Member
- [Kaitlin Biteler](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/officials/kaitlin-biteler): Park and Recreation Advisory Board Member — Park & Recreation Advisory Board
- [Erika Saunders](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/officials/erika-saunders): Park and Recreation Advisory Board Member — Park & Recreation Advisory Board
- [Allison Schmitt](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/officials/allison-schmitt): Library Board Member — Library Board
- [Debra Spear](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/officials/debra-spear): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Kathryn Miller](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/officials/kathryn-miller): Library Board Member — Library Board
- [Denise Hall](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/officials/denise-hall): Library Board Member — Library Board
- [Emily Braun](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/officials/emily-braun): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Nathaniel Condelli](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/officials/nathaniel-condelli): Park and Recreation Advisory Board Member — Park & Recreation Advisory Board
- [Scot Leddy](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/officials/scot-leddy): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Roger Solum](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/officials/roger-solum): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Moriah Flanagan](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/officials/moriah-flanagan): Library Board Member — Library Board
- [Tanner Aiken](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/officials/tanner-aiken): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Nick Schmeichel](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/officials/nick-schmeichel): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Jacob Limmer](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/officials/jacob-limmer): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Kyle Jamison](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/officials/kyle-jamison): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Mark Binkley](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/officials/mark-binkley): Library Board Member — Library Board
- [Billie Jo Hinrichs](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/officials/billie-jo-hinrichs): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Stacy Zerfas](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/officials/stacy-zerfas): Park and Recreation Advisory Board Member — Park & Recreation Advisory Board
- [Brenda Andersen](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/officials/brenda-andersen): Park and Recreation Advisory Board Member — Park & Recreation Advisory Board
- [Jay Larsen](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/officials/jay-larsen): Park and Recreation Advisory Board Member — Park & Recreation Advisory Board
- [Paul M. Briseno](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/officials/paul-m-briseno): City Manager — Administration
- [Bonnie Foster](https://southdakotarecord.org/brookings/officials/bonnie-foster): City Clerk — Administration