Boards and Committees

 

Watertown, SD 57201

Watertown, SD 57201



Airport Board 

550 Airport Dr.
Watertown, SD 57201

550 Airport Dr.
Watertown, SD 57201

605-882-6209


Airport Board Meeting Minutes

The Airport Board provides oversight and policy recommendations for Watertown Regional Airport, including operations, capital planning, and customer service. The board meets at 4:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the airport.


Staff
Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone
Wilkens, Wes President: Current - 2028      
Rieber, Dr. Gerald Vice President: Current - 2027      
Peterson, Mike        
Klein, Greg        
Tomlinson, Mike        
Klien, Greg        

Animal Control Board 

128 N Maple
Watertown, SD 57201

128 N Maple
Watertown, SD 57201

605-882-6210


Animal Control Board Meeting Minutes

The Animal Control Board assists with policies related to domestic animals, public safety, and responsible pet ownership. The board reviews ordinance recommendations and discusses community concerns, and supports efforts to maintain safe neighborhoods.


Staff
Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone
Falvey, Mary Lynn        
Owen, Kristin        
Miller, Dan        
Rieb, Dr. Mark        

Library Board 

160 6th St. NE
Watertown, SD 57201

160 6th St. NE
Watertown, SD 57201

605-882-6220


Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

The Library Board helps guide services, and long-term planning for the Watertown Regional Library. The board meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 4:15 p.m. in the SD Room at the library.


Staff
Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone
Spies, Michelle President      
Niewoehner, Sandra        
Weigel, Dave        
Moulton, Jean        
Gabel, Anne        
Schutte, Dan City Council Liaison      

Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board 

1900 W. Kemp Ave
Watertown, SD 57201

1900 W Kemp Ave
Watertown, SD 57201

605-882-6260


Parks, Recreation and Forestry Board Meeting Minutes

The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board advises on park improvements, recreation programming, facility planning, and urban forestry. The board meets on the last Tuesday of each month; meeting times and locations vary by agenda.


Staff
Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone
Graf, Nate President: Current - 2026      
Barker, Shannon        
Johnson, Dr. Michael        
Colberg, Nash        
Lalim, Adam        
Keyes, Abby        
Leitheiser, Michelle        

Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment 

20 N Maple
Watertown, SD 57201

20 N Maple
Watertown, SD 57201

605-882-6202


Planning Commission Meeting Minutes


Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes


Sign Code Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes


By-laws

The Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment review plats, zoning requests, conditional uses, and variances to guide the city’s long-term development. The group meets twice monthly—on the Thursday after the first Monday and the Thursday after the third Monday—at 4:15 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.


Staff
Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone
Culhane, Liam Chairman: Current - 2026      
Speier, Bill Vice Chairman: Current - 2026      
Dargatz-Johnson, Rhonda        
Kays, Todd        
Kakacek, Michelle        
Tate, Julia        
Allbee, Justin        
Position, Open        
Position, Open        

Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities 

20 N Maple
City Hall
Watertown, SD 57201-3623

Watertown, SD 57201


Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities Board Meeting Minutes

The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities promotes accessibility, inclusion, and equal opportunity for residents of all abilities. The committee works to address barriers and improve community participation for people with disabilities.


Staff
Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone
Keller, Josh        
Nei, Maria        
Heath, Jennifer        
Foust, Sara        
Hochstatter, Heidi        
Koeppe, Katrina        
Roe, Shahara        
Seehafer, Cody        
Urban, Tonya        
Hoffman, Shane        
Remmers, Ryan        
Byer, Marilyn        
Enstad, Lori        
Miller, Julie        
Folk, Jamie        

Municipal Utilities Board 

901 4th Ave SW
Watertown, SD 57201

901 4th Ave SW
Watertown, SD 57201

605-882-6233


Municipal Utilities Board Meeting Minutes

The Municipal Utilities Board oversees Watertown Municipal Utilities, which provides electric, water, wastewater, and broadband services. The board reviews budgets, rates, and long-term capital plans to ensure reliable, safe, and affordable utility services for the community.


Staff
Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone
Brenden, Dan President: Current - 2030      
Thomas, Rich Vice President: Current- 2026      
Peters, Kyle City Council Liaison      
Larkin, Charlie        
Luken, Mike        
Carter, Chris