Fort Pierre can be your gateway to the old West! When you cross the Missouri River, the West really begins! From Buffalo ranching at Triple U, the film site for Kevin Costner's movie, Dances With Wolves, to the largest sale barn in five states; from hometown of nine-time World Champion rodeo star Casey Tibbs to world-class pheasant hunting and walleye fishing, Fort Pierre is the place you don't want to miss. The country-side has not changed much from the days when Meriwether Lewis and William Clark explored the young nation's newest land purchase for President Thomas Jefferson -- and we're a friendly town. Check us out. You'll find a great place to live, play, and do business! 482Verendrye Monument National Historic Landmark rededication set - May 09, 2008National Historic Landmark rededication set PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota State Historical Society and the City of Fort Pierre will be holding a rededication ceremony for the Verendrye Monument National Historic Landmark. The rededication will take place on Thursday, May 15, at 5:30...more...Verendrye Monument National Historic Landmark rededication set5/9/2008 12:00:00 AMNational Historic Landmark rededication set PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota State Historical Society and the City of Fort Pierre will be holding a rededication ceremony for the Verendrye Monument National Historic Landmark. The rededication will take place on Thursday, May 15, at 5:30 pm at the Verendrye Monument in Fort Pierre. The program will include remarks by Gov. M. Michael Rounds; Stephen Rogers, Architectural Historian for the National Park Service; Jay D. Vogt, Director of the South Dakota State Historical Society; Jason Haug, Director of Historic Preservation for the South Dakota State Historical Society; and representatives for United States Senators Tim Johnson and John Thune and Representative Stephanie Herseth Sandlin. The rededication ceremony will recognize rehabilitation work recently completed at the site, made possible by funding from the South Dakota State Historical Society, Department of Tourism and State Development, the South Dakota Department of Transportation, and the City of Fort Pierre. Two new historic interpretive markers will also be unveiled as part of the South Dakota State Historic Preservation Office’s Central South Dakota Heritage Tourism Education Project, funded in part by a Preserve America grant, a contribution from the Dakota, Minnesota, and Eastern Railroad, and state funds. In March of 1743, the Verendrye brothers placed a lead tablet on a hillside as evidence the region had been explored for France. The Verendrye journey was the first recorded visit of European people in the area. In February 1913, a group of local teenagers found the lead plate protruding from the ground on a shale hillside overlooking Fort Pierre. “The discovery of the Verendrye plate is one of the most significant events in South Dakota history,” said Vogt. “Please join us to rededicate this nationally significant site and view the improvements.” In case of inclement weather, the rededication will be held at the Fort Pierre Senior Center at 19 E. Main, Fort Pierre. If you have any questions, please contact Jason Haug at jason.haug@state.sd.us or at 605-773-6296. 464PUBLIC COMMENT SOUGHT ON PARKING RESTRICTION PROPOSAL - April 23, 2008Public Comment Sought City Council Considering Amendment to Parking Restrictions The City Council for the City of Fort Pierre is considering a proposal to modify the ordinances concerning On-street Parking Restrictions. Written public comments will be accepted by the City a...more...PUBLIC COMMENT SOUGHT ON PARKING RESTRICTION PROPOSAL4/23/2008 12:00:00 AM Public Comment Sought City Council Considering Amendment to Parking Restrictions The City Council for the City of Fort Pierre is considering a proposal to modify the ordinances concerning On-street Parking Restrictions. Written public comments will be accepted by the City and presented for consideration at the May 5, 2008 City Council Meeting at Stanley County Courthouse. Please send comments to: City of Fort Pierre, PO Box 700, Fort Pierre, SD 57532 or by email to DavidP@fortpierre.com. The public is welcomed to attend the 7:30 p.m., May 5, 2008 City Council meeting and provide public input concerning this matter. The following changes are proposed (underlined text adds language to the ordinances): N-4-6 PARKING TIME LIMITS No person shall park a motor vehicle or trailer upon a public street for a continuous period of more than twenty-four (24) hours, except as specified in N-4-7. If a shorter maximum time period is specified by signs placed by the City, that maximum time period shall apply to the area. N-4-7 NO PARKING ZONES RESTRICTIONS Motor vehicles shall not park in an area so designated by the City as “No Parking Zone” when such zone is marked either by “No Parking” or by a yellow painted curb. All types of vehicles, boats, campers, and recreational vehicles are permitted to park on public right of way during the time period of March 15 until November 15 of each year under the following restrictions: a.) No vehicle shall be parked less than twenty-five (25) feet from an intersection, or where marked by a yellow curb, or where posted by a sign. b.) The owner of a boat, camper, or recreational vehicle shall not park on any of the traveled portion of the public right of way adjacent to another person’s property without obtaining prior written permission from the landowner. c.) No vehicle, boat, camper, or recreational vehicle shall park on a public street from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the following locations; 1. Ward I during the first full week of every month. 2. Ward II during the second full week of every month. 3. Ward III during the third full week of every month. d.) Any vehicle in excess of 32 feet in length or 8’ in width that restricts visibility or safety for vehicular traffic are prohibited from parking on the public right of way. e.) No vehicle, boats, campers, or recreational vehicles shall park on the travel portion of the public right of way on rural section roadways. Motor vehicles shall not park in an area designated as handicapped parking when such space is marked by a handicapped parking sign or handicapped pavement markings unless the motor vehicle has a license plate or authorized temporary permit with letters, numbers, or symbols that readily apprise the law enforcement officers of the fact that the motor vehicle is owned, operated, or used in transporting a substantially disabled person. Follow this link for a listing of the current parking restrictions; /OrdView.aspx?id=48 481BURN DATES NOT APPROVED FOR SPRING 2008 - April 23, 2008The City Council has NOT approve citywide burn dates for Spring 2008. As such, all persons and businesses are restricted from burning within the city limits of Fort Pierre. The matter will be revisited in Fall 2008....more...BURN DATES NOT APPROVED FOR SPRING 20084/23/2008 12:00:00 AMThe City Council has NOT approve citywide burn dates for Spring 2008. As such, all persons and businesses are restricted from burning within the city limits of Fort Pierre. The matter will be revisited in Fall 2008.480FORT PIERRE CLEANUP ACTIVITIES FOR SPRING 2008 - April 22, 2008FORT PIERRE CITYWIDE CLEAN-UP WEEKMay 5th to May 9th, 2008The City of Fort Pierre will sponsor CITY CLEAN-UP for Fort Pierre residents on May 5th – May 9th, 2008. The emphasis is on beautifying exterior appearances. Household garbage will not be taken including household tr...more...FORT PIERRE CLEANUP ACTIVITIES FOR SPRING 20084/22/2008 12:00:00 AM FORT PIERRE CITYWIDE CLEAN-UP WEEK May 5th to May 9th, 2008 The City of Fort Pierre will sponsor CITY CLEAN-UP for Fort Pierre residents on May 5th – May 9th, 2008. The emphasis is on beautifying exterior appearances. Household garbage will not be taken including household trash, furniture, beds, etc… The City will not be taking any appliances with freon, batteries, or tires. Containers will not be provided by the City. Local residents must place their material curbside no later than 8:00 am Monday morning, May 5, 2008, and the City will pick up the material during this week. Secure items in such a manner to avoid blowing debris. All items left on the curbside must be left in piles separated by categories such as rubble, trash, metal (which includes white goods), and tree trimmings. If these items are not separated they will not be picked up. Special consideration will be given to the handicapped and elderly but call in advance. For more information please call the city offices at 223-7690. 479CITY OF FORT PIERRE TO FLOW TEST WATER HYDRANTS - April 21, 2008The CITY OF FORT PIERRE Water Department will be flow testing water hydrants starting the week of April 21st. Please check the color of your water before washing clothes to avoid problems. If you have any questions, call the City Office at 223-7690 Thanks for your cooperation....more...CITY OF FORT PIERRE TO FLOW TEST WATER HYDRANTS4/21/2008 12:00:00 AMThe CITY OF FORT PIERRE Water Department will be flow testing water hydrants starting the week of April 21st. Please check the color of your water before washing clothes to avoid problems. If you have any questions, call the City Office at 223-7690 Thanks for your cooperation.463Sam Tidball wins April 8, 2008 Mayoral Election - April 10, 2008Here are the election results for the Fort Pierre Mayoral race from April 8, 2008. Thirty one percent of the voters turned out for the election with Sam Tidball winning by a margin of 55% to Charles Swanson's 44%. There were a total of 489 votes. Please click on the link for a breakdown of the...more...Sam Tidball wins April 8, 2008 Mayoral Election4/10/2008 12:00:00 AMHere are the election results for the Fort Pierre Mayoral race from April 8, 2008. Thirty one percent of the voters turned out for the election with Sam Tidball winning by a margin of 55% to Charles Swanson's 44%. There were a total of 489 votes. Please click on the link for a breakdown of the results and turnout information. CITY OF FORT PIERREUnofficial ResultsApril 8, 2008 Election Mayoral Election Votes Percent Sam Tidball 271 55.42% Charles G. (Greg) Swanson 218 44.58% Total 489 Percent Turnout 31.48% Canvass Board will meet on Monday, April 14, 2008 at 5:15 p.m.461DENR RECOGNIZES CITY OF FORT PIERRE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM FOR
When you cross the Missouri River, the West really begins! From Buffalo ranching at Triple U, the film site for Kevin Costner's movie, Dances With Wolves, to the largest sale barn in five states; from hometown of nine-time World Champion rodeo star Casey Tibbs to world-class pheasant hunting and walleye fishing, Fort Pierre is the place you don't want to miss. The country-side has not changed much from the days when Meriwether Lewis and William Clark explored the young nation's newest land purchase for President Thomas Jefferson -- and we're a friendly town.
Check us out. You'll find a great place to live, play, and do business!
National Historic Landmark rededication set PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota State Historical Society and the City of Fort Pierre will be holding a rededication ceremony for the Verendrye Monument National Historic Landmark. The rededication will take place on Thursday, May 15, at 5:30...more...
National Historic Landmark rededication set
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota State Historical Society and the City of Fort Pierre will be holding a rededication ceremony for the Verendrye Monument National Historic Landmark. The rededication will take place on Thursday, May 15, at 5:30 pm at the Verendrye Monument in Fort Pierre.
The program will include remarks by Gov. M. Michael Rounds; Stephen Rogers, Architectural Historian for the National Park Service; Jay D. Vogt, Director of the South Dakota State Historical Society; Jason Haug, Director of Historic Preservation for the South Dakota State Historical Society; and representatives for United States Senators Tim Johnson and John Thune and Representative Stephanie Herseth Sandlin.
The rededication ceremony will recognize rehabilitation work recently completed at the site, made possible by funding from the South Dakota State Historical Society, Department of Tourism and State Development, the South Dakota Department of Transportation, and the City of Fort Pierre. Two new historic interpretive markers will also be unveiled as part of the South Dakota State Historic Preservation Office’s Central South Dakota Heritage Tourism Education Project, funded in part by a Preserve America grant, a contribution from the Dakota, Minnesota, and Eastern Railroad, and state funds.
In March of 1743, the Verendrye brothers placed a lead tablet on a hillside as evidence the region had been explored for France. The Verendrye journey was the first recorded visit of European people in the area. In February 1913, a group of local teenagers found the lead plate protruding from the ground on a shale hillside overlooking Fort Pierre.
“The discovery of the Verendrye plate is one of the most significant events in South Dakota history,” said Vogt. “Please join us to rededicate this nationally significant site and view the improvements.”
In case of inclement weather, the rededication will be held at the Fort Pierre Senior Center at 19 E. Main, Fort Pierre. If you have any questions, please contact Jason Haug at jason.haug@state.sd.us or at 605-773-6296.
Public Comment Sought City Council Considering Amendment to Parking Restrictions The City Council for the City of Fort Pierre is considering a proposal to modify the ordinances concerning On-street Parking Restrictions. Written public comments will be accepted by the City a...more...
Public Comment Sought
City Council Considering Amendment to Parking Restrictions
The City Council for the City of Fort Pierre is considering a proposal to modify the ordinances concerning On-street Parking Restrictions. Written public comments will be accepted by the City and presented for consideration at the May 5, 2008 City Council Meeting at Stanley County Courthouse. Please send comments to: City of Fort Pierre, PO Box 700, Fort Pierre, SD 57532 or by email to DavidP@fortpierre.com. The public is welcomed to attend the 7:30 p.m., May 5, 2008 City Council meeting and provide public input concerning this matter. The following changes are proposed (underlined text adds language to the ordinances):
No person shall park a motor vehicle or trailer upon a public street for a continuous period of more than twenty-four (24) hours, except as specified in N-4-7. If a shorter maximum time period is specified by signs placed by the City, that maximum time period shall apply to the area.
Motor vehicles shall not park in an area so designated by the City as “No Parking Zone” when such zone is marked either by “No Parking” or by a yellow painted curb.
All types of vehicles, boats, campers, and recreational vehicles are permitted to park on public right of way during the time period of March 15 until November 15 of each year under the following restrictions:
a.) No vehicle shall be parked less than twenty-five (25) feet from an intersection, or where marked by a yellow curb, or where posted by a sign.
b.) The owner of a boat, camper, or recreational vehicle shall not park on any of the traveled portion of the public right of way adjacent to another person’s property without obtaining prior written permission from the landowner.
c.) No vehicle, boat, camper, or recreational vehicle shall park on a public street from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the following locations;
1. Ward I during the first full week of every month.
2. Ward II during the second full week of every month.
3. Ward III during the third full week of every month.
d.) Any vehicle in excess of 32 feet in length or 8’ in width that restricts visibility or safety for vehicular traffic are prohibited from parking on the public right of way.
e.) No vehicle, boats, campers, or recreational vehicles shall park on the travel portion of the public right of way on rural section roadways.
Motor vehicles shall not park in an area designated as handicapped parking when such space is marked by a handicapped parking sign or handicapped pavement markings unless the motor vehicle has a license plate or authorized temporary permit with letters, numbers, or symbols that readily apprise the law enforcement officers of the fact that the motor vehicle is owned, operated, or used in transporting a substantially disabled person.
Follow this link for a listing of the current parking restrictions;
/OrdView.aspx?id=48
The City Council has NOT approve citywide burn dates for Spring 2008. As such, all persons and businesses are restricted from burning within the city limits of Fort Pierre. The matter will be revisited in Fall 2008....more...
The City Council has NOT approve citywide burn dates for Spring 2008. As such, all persons and businesses are restricted from burning within the city limits of Fort Pierre. The matter will be revisited in Fall 2008.
FORT PIERRE CITYWIDE CLEAN-UP WEEKMay 5th to May 9th, 2008The City of Fort Pierre will sponsor CITY CLEAN-UP for Fort Pierre residents on May 5th – May 9th, 2008. The emphasis is on beautifying exterior appearances. Household garbage will not be taken including household tr...more...
FORT PIERRE CITYWIDE CLEAN-UP WEEK
May 5th to May 9th, 2008
The City of Fort Pierre will sponsor CITY CLEAN-UP for Fort Pierre residents on May 5th – May 9th, 2008. The emphasis is on beautifying exterior appearances.
Local residents must place their material curbside no later than 8:00 am Monday morning, May 5, 2008, and the City will pick up the material during this week.
Secure items in such a manner to avoid blowing debris. All items left on the curbside must be left in piles separated by categories such as rubble, trash, metal (which includes white goods), and tree trimmings. If these items are not separated they will not be picked up. Special consideration will be given to the handicapped and elderly but call in advance. For more information please call the city offices at 223-7690.
The CITY OF FORT PIERRE Water Department will be flow testing water hydrants starting the week of April 21st. Please check the color of your water before washing clothes to avoid problems. If you have any questions, call the City Office at 223-7690 Thanks for your cooperation....more...
The CITY OF FORT PIERRE Water Department will be flow testing water hydrants starting the week of April 21st. Please check the color of your water before washing clothes to avoid problems. If you have any questions, call the City Office at 223-7690
Thanks for your cooperation.
Here are the election results for the Fort Pierre Mayoral race from April 8, 2008. Thirty one percent of the voters turned out for the election with Sam Tidball winning by a margin of 55% to Charles Swanson's 44%. There were a total of 489 votes. Please click on the link for a breakdown of the...more...
CITY OF FORT PIERREUnofficial ResultsApril 8, 2008 Election
