HURON –– The Huron City Commission approved a restoration project at Splash Central water park for $68,500 Monday evening during the regular meeting.

Zach Olson, the Splash Central manager, explained the change to removing and repainting the green waterslide and multiple features in the kid pool and the surrounding area of the green waterslide. This was a change from the original budget of $188,209 for the project due to delaying a gel coating for the green waterslide to inspect the slide and ensure the money is being spent wisely. The gel coating will fit within the 2026 budget if the decision is to go forward with that project.

Commissioner Drew Weinreis mentioned in public forum that there will be a public forum for the upcoming city commission election on Saturday at 9 a.m. Weinreis is running as incumbent against challenger Rhonda Kludt, and the two will speak to city residents on Saturday.

Assistant city engineer Dennis Bennett presented a pay request from Star Logistics LLC in the amount of $761, 185.09 for work on the transfer station. Bennett stated that the new solid waste transfer station is functional and being utilized already with just a few more items to finish up once the thaw goes out. This was approved.

The commission approved an amendment to a plat of Stony Run Park west of Wal-mart. The plat had been approved, but final boundary lines drawn by the surveyor were not those of the land owner, and the plat was redrawn.

Commissioners approved an irrigation project for Parks and Recreation at Campbell Park. Director Chad Schroder explained that the work between Fifth St. and Seventh St. on Dakota Ave. S. last summer led to the irrigation for the boulevard to be redone.

Commissioners also:

• Approved a proclamation recognizing Senior Games Week.
• Approved a raffle request submitted by Cheri Bjorke on behalf of the Salvation Army Christmas Basket Program from June 30 to November 21.
• Set the public hearing for a uniform alcoholic beverage license application for retail on-off sale malt beverage and S.D. farm wine for Khin Khin Asian grocery store, 1565 Dakota Ave. S.
• Approved the transfer of Daniel Copeland from Solid Waste Maintenance I to Administrative Assistant/Scale Operator effective March 10.
• Approved to post and advertise for a solid waste maintenance I position.
• Accepted the voluntary resignation of Carter Brotherton from the water-sewer maintenance I position, effective March 7.
• Approved posting and advertising for a water-sewer maintenance I position.
• Approved the part-time employment of volunteer firefighter Travis Wipf, effective March 17, pending physical and drug screen.
• Approved 13 seasonal hirings for day camp and at the library.
• Approved the bid opening for 2025 asphalt emulsion on April 8 at 2 p.m.
• Approved a land access and use agreement with the South Dakota Army National Guard for use of city property for field training exercises.
• Approved the second reading of ordinance 2270-18-70 pertaining to flood damage prevention.

The commission adjourned the public meeting to hold two work sessions. In the first Commissioner Rich Bragg discussed the current status of the airport and work being done there. The second work session focused on city marketing and the commissioners and multiple staff members held a discussion about how best to promote the city and get word out about upcoming citywide events.