Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Spearfish public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in roads
Exit 12 off-ramp congestion
Residents and councilmembers have gotten calls about morning backups on the Exit 12 off-ramp. Police Chief Smith explained the interchange is under state DOT and Highway Patrol control, and DOT may run a traffic study; the city asks residents to call police only if backups reach the I-90 lanes.
Downtown Main Street paving completed
The downtown mill and overlay project got done in a week and was open in time for the parade — a shout-out to Public Works.
Airport Apron Expansion funding and services
The council locked in the state's share of airport apron funding (about $128,000 total across two agreements) on top of a $4 million federal grant, and hired Mead & Hunt for construction-phase services. Construction likely starts in spring.