Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Spearfish public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues with low priority
ETJ lot combination at 2630 Lookout Mountain Road
A rural landowner is combining two adjacent lots into one 54.94-acre tract in the ETJ, with right-of-way dedicated along Lookout Mountain Road. It keeps the existing septic, well, and single access point.
Dipper Mural Vandalism and Restoration
The Big Dipper mural under the Hillsview bridge was vandalized so badly staff had to paint over it. The original artists, with BHSU art club help, are nearly done repainting it as it was.
Spartan Park Community Food Forest
Spearfish's food forest at Spartan Park is being held up as a state model — staff presented it to state and federal forestry officials, highlighting the state grant-funded fencing and years of public fruit-tree harvesting.
Genesis Farms cannabis license renewal
Renewed the cannabis establishment license at 320 26th Street, Suite 5 — same LLC as before, new contact person, a few staff changes, $5,000 renewal fee already paid.