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! 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 DRINKING WATER COMPLIANCE - April 04, 2008The South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) announced today that the City of Fort Pierre public water system and the system's certified operators have been awarded a drinking water certificate of Achievement Award. The award is for outstanding water system operation...more...DENR RECOGNIZES CITY OF FORT PIERRE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM FOR DRINKING WATER COMPLIANCE4/4/2008 12:00:00 AMThe South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) announced today that the City of Fort Pierre public water system and the system's certified operators have been awarded a drinking water certificate of Achievement Award. The award is for outstanding water system operations and environmental compliance with state drinking water standards for the past year. The system's certified operators are Vernon Thorson, Carl Johnson, and Joey Montana. The best bargain in South Dakota is reliable, high quality, safe water from your public drinking water systems - 24 hours per day - 7 days a week," said DENR Secretary Steve Pirner. "The managers adn operators receiving this DENR award guaranteed their water was safe by achieving 100% compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act during 2007." To qualify for the Drinking Water Certificate of Achievement Award, public water systems and their operators had to meet all of the following requirements for 2007: compliance monitoring, drinking water standards, distribute a Drinking Water Report, lead/copper actions levels, and comply with operator certification requirements.462Fort Pierre's Sales and Use Tax Increases Sharply - April 04, 2008Sales and Use Tax for the City of Fort Pierre increased sharply for the second straight year. General sales and use tax produced $815,023.00 in tax receipts for the General Fund, which is an increase of 14.90% over fiscal year 2006 receipts. The BBB sales and use tax remain essentia...more...Fort Pierre's Sales and Use Tax Increases Sharply4/4/2008 12:00:00 AMSales and Use Tax for the City of Fort Pierre increased sharply for the second straight year. General sales and use tax produced $815,023.00 in tax receipts for the General Fund, which is an increase of 14.90% over fiscal year 2006 receipts. The BBB sales and use tax remain essentially stable over 2006 receipts. These tax receipts assist with paying for general fund expenses such as road improvements, police and fire protection, park maintenance, and operation of the swimming pool among other things. During the previous ten-year period, Fort Pierre's general fund sales and use tax receipts have experienced an increase of 8.75% annually.457February 11 Snow Plow Information - February 11, 2008CITY OF FORT PIERRE SNOW PLOW INFORMATION If the current snowfall continues on February 11, 2008, the City of Fort Pierre will enact Emergency Snow Route ordinances that will require all vehicles to be removed from Emergency Snow Routes in the event that snow accumulation is more than 2 inc...more...February 11 Snow Plow Information2/11/2008 12:00:00 AMCITY OF FORT PIERRE SNOW PLOW INFORMATION If the current snowfall continues on February 11, 2008, the City of Fort Pierre will enact Emergency Snow Route ordinances that will require all vehicles to be removed from Emergency Snow Routes in the event that snow accumulation is more than 2 inches. Please remove your vehicle from the Emergency Snow Routes immediately. The city will give an update later in the day when city snow plows will begin snow removal. 453Christmas Tree Dropoff - December 26, 2007The City of Fort Pierre will provide a Christmas tree disposal site at the Fifth Ave. boat ramp, or old city shop until January 7, 2008. This dropoff site is free of charge....more...Christmas Tree Dropoff12/26/2007 12:00:00 AMThe City of Fort Pierre will provide a Christmas tree disposal site at the Fifth Ave. boat ramp, or old city shop until January 7, 2008. This dropoff site is free of charge.448STREETS TO BE PLOWED DEC. 1, 2007 - December 01, 2007The City of Fort Pierre will begin plowing emergency snow routes at approximately 6:00 pm, December 1, 2007. Other streets will follow. Please remove all vehicles from city streets to allow the city crew to plow the streets completely. Vehicles on snow routes are subject to be tick...more...STREETS TO BE PLOWED DEC. 1, 200712/1/2007 12:00:00 AMThe City of Fort Pierre will begin plowing emergency snow routes at approximately 6:00 pm, December 1, 2007. Other streets will follow. Please remove all vehicles from city streets to allow the city crew to plow the streets completely. Vehicles on snow routes are subject to be ticketed since the over two (2) inches has accumulated. Winter parking restrictions are currently in effect. See /StreetsUtilities.aspx for more details. Meeting Minutes (4/14/2008)
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!
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
The South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) announced today that the City of Fort Pierre public water system and the system's certified operators have been awarded a drinking water certificate of Achievement Award. The award is for outstanding water system operation...more...
The South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) announced today that the City of Fort Pierre public water system and the system's certified operators have been awarded a drinking water certificate of Achievement Award. The award is for outstanding water system operations and environmental compliance with state drinking water standards for the past year.
The system's certified operators are Vernon Thorson, Carl Johnson, and Joey Montana.
The best bargain in South Dakota is reliable, high quality, safe water from your public drinking water systems - 24 hours per day - 7 days a week," said DENR Secretary Steve Pirner. "The managers adn operators receiving this DENR award guaranteed their water was safe by achieving 100% compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act during 2007."
To qualify for the Drinking Water Certificate of Achievement Award, public water systems and their operators had to meet all of the following requirements for 2007:
Sales and Use Tax for the City of Fort Pierre increased sharply for the second straight year. General sales and use tax produced $815,023.00 in tax receipts for the General Fund, which is an increase of 14.90% over fiscal year 2006 receipts. The BBB sales and use tax remain essentia...more...
Sales and Use Tax for the City of Fort Pierre increased sharply for the second straight year. General sales and use tax produced $815,023.00 in tax receipts for the General Fund, which is an increase of 14.90% over fiscal year 2006 receipts. The BBB sales and use tax remain essentially stable over 2006 receipts.
These tax receipts assist with paying for general fund expenses such as road improvements, police and fire protection, park maintenance, and operation of the swimming pool among other things. During the previous ten-year period, Fort Pierre's general fund sales and use tax receipts have experienced an increase of 8.75% annually.
CITY OF FORT PIERRE SNOW PLOW INFORMATION If the current snowfall continues on February 11, 2008, the City of Fort Pierre will enact Emergency Snow Route ordinances that will require all vehicles to be removed from Emergency Snow Routes in the event that snow accumulation is more than 2 inc...more...
CITY OF FORT PIERRE SNOW PLOW INFORMATION
If the current snowfall continues on February 11, 2008, the City of Fort Pierre will enact Emergency Snow Route ordinances that will require all vehicles to be removed from Emergency Snow Routes in the event that snow accumulation is more than 2 inches. Please remove your vehicle from the Emergency Snow Routes immediately. The city will give an update later in the day when city snow plows will begin snow removal.
The City of Fort Pierre will provide a Christmas tree disposal site at the Fifth Ave. boat ramp, or old city shop until January 7, 2008. This dropoff site is free of charge....more...
The City of Fort Pierre will provide a Christmas tree disposal site at the Fifth Ave. boat ramp, or old city shop until January 7, 2008. This dropoff site is free of charge.
The City of Fort Pierre will begin plowing emergency snow routes at approximately 6:00 pm, December 1, 2007. Other streets will follow. Please remove all vehicles from city streets to allow the city crew to plow the streets completely. Vehicles on snow routes are subject to be tick...more...
The City of Fort Pierre will begin plowing emergency snow routes at approximately 6:00 pm, December 1, 2007. Other streets will follow. Please remove all vehicles from city streets to allow the city crew to plow the streets completely. Vehicles on snow routes are subject to be ticketed since the over two (2) inches has accumulated. Winter parking restrictions are currently in effect. See /StreetsUtilities.aspx for more details.
Meeting Minutes (4/14/2008)
