John Senden
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 20
- Total speaking time
- 34:25
- Avg per meeting
- 1:43
- Segments
- 532
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Top issues during term (20)
Dispatch center consolidation
The city will reimburse county employment costs, cover about $3,400 in January insurance, and pay out roughly $3,900 in sick leave for transferring staff.
Snow removal ordinance and service
Not yet determined — Mayor Senden suggested any subscription service would likely carry a nominal cost rather than being free.
2027 city budget
The 2027 budget plans $54 million in spending against $52 million in revenue, using $1.8 million of cash on hand for one-time purchases.
Spearfish Creek Stabilization project closed out
$62,988.40 from city funds.
430 Meier Avenue setback variance
No direct city cost, but the owner accepts the added expense of fire-rated walls for building closer to the property line.
Spearfish Creek Preservation Plan Phase 2
State GF&P officials flag grant opportunities for waterway and fishing habitat projects, which could offset future improvement costs.
Airport Apron Expansion funding and services
State grants of $115,868 and $12,593 come with equal local matches; the services contract is about 15% of project cost, and the project sits under its $6 million budget.
911 Dispatch Consolidation with Lawrence County
Saves roughly $650,000+ annually once consolidation completes in December 2027.
Campground dump station reconfiguration
Adds $40,378.32 to the project, but the whole thing is paid from campground revenue and stays about $260K under budget.
Used car lot proposed downtown at Main and Grant
The owner said paving, sidewalks and landscaping could cost around $50,000 — costs he wasn't willing to take on for a temporary use.
Snow Removal Assistance Program
No new equipment purchases planned — city staff and existing fleet (4 Toolcats, 11 plow pickups, 5 skid steers) will do the work.
Campground Waterline Project and Winter Wonderland Postponement
$30,000 in reservations sold on opening day, and a completion incentive clause is in the construction contract.
Lookout Fire response and recovery
Fire response costs and campground closures are ongoing, but community donations have exceeded needs.
Downtown Main Street paving completed
Repair costs not yet determined; the cause is still under investigation.
2026 budget supplement (Ordinance 1432)
Zero net increase — funded by shifting unused streets budget authority.
Airport water main extension
Roughly $3.5 million in grants received; the city's share across related airport projects is about 10-15% of a $9.5 million total.
Spring Creek Ranch Estates subdivision
No infrastructure costs now, but the agreement would put future road and utility obligations on developers, not the city.
Nine-lot subdivision sketch plat in the ETJ off St. Onge Road
Roads would be privately maintained by an HOA or road district — no city or county maintenance dollars.
Indoor baseball training facility
The baseball association pays construction costs; the city takes on insurance and utilities.
Comprehensive Plan Progress and Housing Trends
Building permit fees totaled $855,000 in 2025; a housing needs assessment is proposed in the 2027 budget.
Decisions during term (563)
Recorded while Senden was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.