Shared sports field agreements (city, schools, BHSU)
Summary
Three updated memoranda of understanding set five-year terms for BHSU's use of local soccer fields and clean up outdated provisions. A standardized rule that "Spearfish-based" means 51% local players will govern who gets field priority. Final approval rests with the city council on August 3.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
BHSU pays $75 per hour for field use, or can offer its softball fields free to local groups in lieu of fees.
Spearfish youth sports groups and BHSU athletics get long-term, secure access to fields.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Aug 3, 2026
Three amendments lock in five-year terms and clear scheduling rules for the soccer fields shared by the school district, BHSU, and local teams — priority goes to Spearfish-based teams.
City Council - Jul 29, 2026
Three amendments would lock in Black Hills State University's use of city soccer fields for five more years, with BHSU opening its two unused campus softball fields to local organizations in lieu of fees. A separate item would let staff keep working with the Spearfish Baseball Association on an indoor training facility.
Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Advisory Board - Jul 16, 2026
Three updated memoranda of understanding set five-year terms for BHSU's use of local soccer fields and clean up outdated provisions. A standardized rule that "Spearfish-based" means 51% local players will govern who gets field priority. Final approval rests with the city council on August 3.
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