Human Rights Commission to host free film screenings during Black History Month

In celebration of Black History Month in February, the Brookings Human Rights Commission will offer free public screenings of the film “An American Story: Race Amity and the Other Tradition.”

The documentary highlights the interracial s...

Winners of 2023 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day poster and essay contests announced

The Brookings Human Rights Commission has announced the winners of its 2023 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day poster and essay contests. Dr. King was a supporter of human rights and freedoms for all citizens.

The contests are designed for participants to refl...

City Council Member Nominating Petitions & Candidate Packets Available

Nominating petitions and candidate packets are available at the City Clerk’s Office for the following elected positions up for election on April 11, 2023:

• Two (2) 3-year City Council Member positions

 The last day to file petitions is Fri...

COVID-19 Update | July 27, 2022

COVID-19: Brookings County

UPDATED: July 27, 2022

The South Dakota Department of Health COVID-19 page is updated weekly and has confirmed:

• Total Cases: 8,540
• Active Cases: 114
• Recovered Individuals: 8370
• Spread Category: low based on CDC, High based on...

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Resolution 23-008

Resolution 23-008

Resolution Amending the Consolidated Fee Schedule

Whereas, the adopted Municipal Code and City Policies make references to fees charged; and 

Whereas, it is prudent that the fees be reviewed ...

Ordinance 23-001

Ordinance 23-001

An Ordinance Amending the Term of Office of Members of the

Planning Commission of the City of Brookings, South Dakota, and 

Amending the Title of the Secretary of the Planning Commission.

Be It Ordained ...

City Council Minutes: 01/10/2023

Brookings City Council

January 10, 2023

The Brookings City Council held a meeting on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 5:30 PM, at the Brookings City & County Government Center, Chambers, with the following City Council members present:   ...

Notice of Vacancy - Municipality of Brookings - City Council

NOTICE OF VACANCY

                                          &nb...

Notice of Vacancy - Brookings School District No. 5-1 - School Board

NOTICE OF VACANCY ON SCHOOL BOARD

BROOKINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 5-1

The following school board position will become vacant due to the expiration of the present term of office of the following school board member:

School Board Member, 3-ye...

Notice of Hearing - Revised Preliminary Plat - Lot 53D Sioux Village

                                 NOTICE OF HEARING ON A PRELIMINARY PLAT

   ...

Notice of Hearing - Revised Preliminary Plat - Prairie Hills Addition

                        NOTICE OF HEARING ON A REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAT

        &am...

Notice of Vacancy - Municipality of Brookings - City Council

NOTICE OF VACANCY

                                          &nb...

Ordinance 22-043

Ordinance 22-043

An Ordinance to Change the Zoning Within the City of Brookings

Be It Ordained by the City of Brookings, South Dakota:

Section 1. That the real estate situated in the City of Brookings, County of Brooki...

City Council Minutes: 12/20/2023

Brookings City Council

December 20, 2022

The Brookings City Council held a joint meeting with the County Commission on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 6:00 PM, at the Brookings City & County Government Center, Chambers, with the following City C...

Notice of Public Hearing - Ordinance 23-001

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Ordinance 23-001

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Brookings City Council, Brookings, South Dakota, will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m., CST, Tue...

NOTICE TO BIDDERS 2023-04STI 22nd Avenue Phase 2 Reconstruction Project

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

2023-04STI 22^nd Avenue Phase 2 Reconstruction Project

Sealed original bids will be received by the City Council of Brookings, South Dakota, at the office of the City Clerk at the Brookings City & County Government Center, 520...

Notice of Public Hearing - On-Off Sale Malt, On-Off Sale Wine, & Video Lottery - Deuces Casino

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

On-Off Sale Malt License with Video Lottery, and On-Off Sale Wine License

Commonwealth Gaming & Holdings Corp, dba Deuces Casino, Suite “105E”

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Brookings City Council i...

Notice of Hearing - Upon Petition to Rezone

NOTICE OF HEARING

                                        &nbs...

Brookings Health System Board of Trustees: 10/24/2022

Brookings Health System

Board of Trustees 

Minutes of Meeting

October 24, 2022

The Brookings Health System Board of Trustees held a meeting on October 24, 2022, at 5:00PM, at the Brookings Hospital in the Board Room with the follo...

Hearing Notice: Ordinance 22-043

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Ordinance 22-043

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Brookings City Council, Brookings, South Dakota, will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m., CST, Tuesday, Janu...

Resolution 22-103

Resolution 22-103

Resolution to Annex 219.37 Acres of Section Thirteen (13), Township One Hundred Ten (110) North, Range Fifty (50) West of the 5^th P.M., County of Brookings, State of South Dakota

Whereas, the City of ...

Resolution 22-102

Resolution 22-102

Resolution Accepting and Awarding the Bid 

for Recyclable Processing and Marketing

Whereas on November 25, 2022 the City of Brookings solicited bid proposals for the processing and marketing of the Cit...

Resolution 22-101

Resolution 22-101

A Resolution Transferring City Manager Contingency Funds to City Departments

Whereas, the City of Brookings hereby transfers City Manager’s contingency funds to fund unplanned operational obligations...

Resolution 22-100

Resolution 22-100

Resolution of Intent to Lease Real Property to MC Hay for Agricultural Haying in 

Section 21-T110N-R50W (West of Brookings Regional Airport)

Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Brookings,...

Resolution 22-099

Resolution 22-099

A Resolution to Amend the Brookings, South Dakota Comprehensive Plan 2040

Whereas, the Comprehensive Plan provides a Major Street Plan Map, identifies a Future Land Use Map, projects population figures for the...

Resolution 22-098

Resolution 22-098

Resolution of Intent to Lease Real Property to MC Hay for Crop Land

 in Wiese Addition, Section 19-T110N-R49W (32^nd Avenue & Capital Street)

Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City ...

Resolution 22-097

Resolution 22-097

A Resolution of Intent to Lease Real Property at Brookings Airport 

to M&C Partners LLC 

Be It Resolved by the governing body of the City of Brookings, South Dakota, that the City...

Resolution 22-095

Resolution 22-095

Resolution Authorizing Change Order No. 1, for

2022-05STI Main Avenue and 8^th Street South Intersection Reconstruction; 

Bowes Construction, Inc.  

Be It Resolved by the City Council that the f...

Resolution 22-094

Resolution 22-094

Declaring Surplus Property

Whereas, the City of Brookings is the owner of the following described equipment formerly used at the City of Brookings:

Public Works – Street Dept.:&...

Resolution 22-092

Resolution 22-092

Resolution of Intent to Lease Real Property to Lyle Bothe for agricultural haying in Section 11-T109N-R50W (Main Avenue South & 32^nd Street South)

Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Brooking...

Ordinance 22-041

Ordinance 22-041

An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Section 85-521, and Pertaining to Maximum Duration of Parking in Public Parking Lots in the City of Brookings

Be It Ordained and Enacted by the Council of the City of Brookings, ...

Ordinance 22-037

NOTICE OF ADOPTION

ORDINANCE 22-037, AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATONS AND A ZONING MAP FOR THE CITY OF BROOKINGS AND BROOKINGS COUNTY AREA OF JOINT ZONING AUTHORITY AND PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT, ...

City Council Minutes: 12/13/2022

Brookings City Council

December 13, 2022

The Brookings City Council held a meeting on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 5:30 PM, at the Brookings City & County Government Center, Chambers, with the following City Council members present:  ...

Notice of Hearing - Change in Zone Regulations for Off-Street Parking Requirements

NOTICE OF HEARING

UPON A CHANGE IN ZONE REGULATIONS

            NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the City of Brookings has submitted amendments to Chapter 94, Zoning, pe...

Notice of Hearing - Final Development Plan to a Planned Development District

                                            &am...

Ordinance 22-040

Ordinance 22-040

An Ordinance to amend Chapter 94, Zoning of the City of Brookings 

pertaining to Sections 94-131, 94-132, 94-133, 94-134, 94-135, 94-135.5, 94-136, 94-137, 94-161, and 94-399.1 for the purposes of Amending the Max...

Ordinance 22-039

Ordinance 22-039

An Ordinance Authorizing 

Budget Amendment No. 10 to the 2022 Budget

Be It Ordained by the City of Brookings, South Dakota:

Whereas State Law (SDCL 9-21-7) and the City Charter (4.06 (a)) permi...

City Council Minutes: 11/22/2022

Brookings City Council

November 22, 2022

The Brookings City Council held a meeting on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at 6:00 PM, at the Brookings City & County Government Center, Chambers, with the following City Council members present:  ...

Notice of Hearing - Award of Contract for Recycling and Processing

Notice of Public Hearing on Award of Contract for Recycling and Processing to Cooks Wastepaper and Recycling

Notice is Hereby given that on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 6:00 o’clock P.M., the Brookings City Council will hold a public h...

Notice of Hearing - Adoption of Resolution of Intent to Lease Real Property - Section 21

Notice of Public Hearing on Adoption of Resolution of Intent 

To Lease Real Property in Section 21-T110N-R50W to MC Hay

Notice is Hereby given that on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 6:00 o’clock P.M., the Brookings City Council will hold a...

Notice of Hearing - Adoption of Resolution of Intent to Lease Real Property - Section 11

Notice of Public Hearing on Adoption of Resolution of Intent 

To Lease Real Property in Section 11-T109N-R50W To Lyle Bothe

Notice is Hereby given that on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 6:00 o’clock P.M., the Brookings City Council will ho...

NOTICE OF HEARING UPON AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

NOTICE OF HEARING

UPON AN AMENDMENT TO THE 

2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

FOR THE CITY OF BROOKINGS

            NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the City Council will hold a public hearing...

Notice of Hearing - Revised Preliminary Plat

                        NOTICE OF HEARING ON A REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAT

        &am...

Notice of Hearing - Petition for Annexation

                      NOTICE OF HEARING UPON A PETITION FOR ANNEXATION

           &a...

Notice of Hearing - Intent to Lease Real Property - Airport - M&C Partners LLC

Notice of Public Hearing On Adoption Of Resolution Of Intent To Lease Real Property at Brookings Regional Airport to M&C Partners LLC

Notice Is Hereby given that on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 6:00 o’clock P.M., the Brookings City...

Notice of Hearing - Intent to Lease Real Property - Wiese Addition - MC Hay

Notice of Public Hearing on Adoption of Resolution of Intent 

To Lease Real Property in the Wiese Addition to MC Hay

Notice is Hereby given that on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at...

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: On-Sale Liquor Operating Agreement Transfer - Boss's Pizza

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

On-Sale Liquor Operating Agreement Transfer

Boss’s Pizza

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Brookings City Council in and for the City of Brookings, South Dakota, on December 20, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the Brookings C...

Notice of Hearing - Upon a Change in Zone Regluations

NOTICE OF HEARING

UPON A CHANGE IN ZONE REGULATIONS

            NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the City of Brookings has submitted amendments to Chapter 94, Zoning, pe...

Resolution 22-091

Resolution 22-091

Resolution to Annex the North 18.84 Acres of Tract 1 of BMU WTP Addition 

in the Northwest ¼ of Section 20, Township 110 North, Range 50 West 

of the 5^th P.M., in Brookings County, South Dakota

&nbs...

Resolution 22-089

Resolution 22-089

Resolution Amending the Consolidated Fee Schedule

Whereas, the adopted Municipal Code and City Policies make references to fees charged; and 

Whereas, it is prudent that the fees be reviewed ...

Resolution 22-090

Resolution 22-090

A Resolution to Amend the Brookings, South Dakota Comprehensive Plan 2040

Whereas, the Comprehensive Plan provides a Major Street Plan Map, identifies a Future Land Use Map, projects population figures for the...

City Council Minutes: 11/15/2022

Brookings City Council

November 15, 2022

The Brookings City Council held a joint meeting with the County Commission on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 6:00 PM, at the Brookings City & County Government Center, Chambers, with the following City C...

City Council Minutes: 11/08/2022

Brookings City Council

November 8, 2022

The Brookings City Council held a meeting on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at 6:00 PM, at the Brookings City & County Government Center, Chambers, with the following City Council members present:   ...

Notice of Variance Request: Wainman, 1816 Pinehurst

NOTICE OF HEARING

UPON APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE

            NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Barnaby Wainman has made a request for a variance on Lot 15 in Block 8 of Moriarty Edgebrook A...

Notice of Variance Request: Wainman, 630 6th Avenue

NOTICE OF HEARING

UPON APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE

            NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Barnaby Wainman has made a request for a variance on Lot 8 in Block 5 of Peterson’ S...

Notice of Variance Request: Hendrickson, 510 Main Ave

NOTICE OF HEARING

UPON APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE

            NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Dusten Hendrickson has made a request for a variance on the north fifty feet of Lots 8, 9 and ...

NOTICE OF HEARING UPON PETITION TO REZONE

NOTICE OF HEARING

                                        &nbs...

Hearing Notice: Revised Preliminary Plat

                        NOTICE OF HEARING ON A REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAT

        &am...

Hearing Notice: 2040 Comprehensive Plan Amendment

NOTICE OF HEARING

UPON AN AMENDMENT TO THE 

2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

FOR THE CITY OF BROOKINGS

            NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the Planning Commission will hold a public ...

Notice of Hearing: Petition for Annexation - BMU

                      NOTICE OF HEARING UPON A PETITION FOR ANNEXATION

           &a...

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Processing and Marketing Recyclables

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Processing and Marketing Recyclables 

Sealed bids will be received by the City Council of Brookings, South Dakota, at the Office of the City Clerk at the Brookings City & County Government Center, 520 3^rd Street, Sui...

NOTICE TO BIDDERS City Crop Lease, Weise Addition

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

City Crop Lease, Weise Addition

Sealed bids will be received by the City Council of Brookings, South Dakota, at the Office of the City Clerk at the Brookings City & County Government Center, 520 3^rd Street, Suite 230, Brookin...

NOTICE TO BIDDERS City Hay Lease, Section 21-T110N-R50W (west of Brookings Airport)

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

City Hay Lease, Section 21-T110N-R50W (west of Brookings Airport)

Sealed bids will be received by the City Council of Brookings, South Dakota, at the Office of the City Clerk at the Brookings City & County Government Center, ...

NOTICE TO BIDDERS City Hay Lease, Section 11-T109N-R50W (near 32nd Street South)

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

City Hay Lease, Section 11-T109N-R50W (near 32^nd Street South)

Sealed bids will be received by the City Council of Brookings, South Dakota, at the Office of the City Clerk at the Brookings City & County Government Center, 520...

Resolution 22-088

Resolution 22-088

A Resolution Adopting the Area of Joint Zoning Authority Land Use Plan for 

Brookings County and the City of Brookings, South Dakota, 

as provided for in SDCL 11-2, 11-4, and 11-6.

Whereas, Cha...

NOTICE SUMMARY OF THE AREA OF JOINT ZONING AUTHORITY LAND USE PLAN

NOTICE

   SUMMARY OF THE AREA OF JOINT ZONING AUTHORITY LAND USE PLAN FOR 

BROOKINGS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA

A joint public hearing was held by the Brookings County Planning and Zoning Comm...

Public Hearing Sale of Alcoholic Beverages

Public Hearing

Sale of Alcoholic Beverages 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Brookings City Council, Brookings, South Dakota, will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 22, 2022, in the Brookings City & County ...

Resolution 22-087

Resolution 22-087 can be found at https://cityofbrookings-sd.gov/.

Ordinance 22-036

Ordinance 22-036

An Ordinance Pertaining to an Application for a Conditional Use 

to Establish a Hot Mix Asphalt Plant in an Agriculture District.

Be It Ordained by the governing body of the City of Brookings, South Dak...

Ordinance 22-035

Ordinance 22-035

An Ordinance amending Chapter 94, Zoning of the City of Brookings 

pertaining to Sections 94-467, 94-469, 94-470, and 94-473 for the purposes of amending sign regulations.

Be It Ordained by the Governin...

Ordinance 22-038

Ordinance 22-038 can be found at https://cityofbrookings-sd.gov/.

City Council Minutes: 10/25/2022

Brookings City Council

October 25, 2022

The Brookings City Council held a meeting on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 6:00 PM, at the Brookings City & County Government Center, Chambers, with the following City Council members present:   ...

Hearing Notice: Initial Development Plan to a Planned Development District

                                            &am...

Hearing Notice: Petition for Annexation

                      NOTICE OF HEARING UPON A PETITION FOR ANNEXATION

           &a...

Public Hearing: 2040 Comprehensive Plan Amendment

NOTICE OF HEARING

UPON AN AMENDMENT TO THE 

2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

FOR THE CITY OF BROOKINGS

            NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the City Council will hold a public hearing...

Public Hearing Notice: Adoption of Comprehensive Land Use Plan

Public NoticeThe Brookings County Commission and the Brookings City Council will hold a public hearing and action on the adoption of the Brookings County 2016 Comprehensive Land Use Plan and amendments there to and the City of Brookings 2018 Comprehensive...

Notice of Public Hearing on Applications for Sale of Alcoholic Beverages for 2023

Notice of Public Hearing on Applications for 

Sale of Alcoholic Beverages for 2023

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council in and for the City of Brookings, South Dakota, on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. CST, in the Council...

Brookings Health System Board of Trustees: 09/26/2022

Brookings Health System

Board of Trustees 

Minutes of Meeting

September 26, 2022

Members Present: Dick Peterson, Sheila Anderson, Lynn Darnall, Andrew Ellsworth Daryl Englund, Tracy Greene, Mary Ann Krogh, Jim Morgan; Ex-officio: ...

Ordinance 22-034

Ordinance 22-034

An Ordinance Authorizing Budget Amendment No. 9 to the 2022 Budget

Be It Ordained by the City of Brookings, South Dakota:

Whereas State Law (SDCL 9-21-7) and the City Charter (4.06 (a)) permit suppleme...

Ordinance 22-033

Ordinance 22-033

An Ordinance Pertaining to Vehicle Parking Spaces 

for Electric Vehicles in the City of Brookings, South Dakota.

Be It Ordained and Enacted by the City Council of the City of Brookings, State of South D...

Hearing Notice: Ordinance 22-036

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Ordinance 22-036

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Brookings City Council, Brookings, South Dakota, will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m., CST, Tuesday, Nove...

Hearing Notice: Ordinance 22-035

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Ordinance 22-035

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Brookings City Council, Brookings, South Dakota, will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m., CST, Tuesday, Nove...

City Council Minutes: 10/18/2022

Brookings City Council

October 18, 2022

The Brookings City Council held a Study Session on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 5:30 PM, at the Brookings City & County Government Center Community Room with the following City Council members present:  M...

City Council Minutes: 10/11/2022

Brookings City Council

October 11, 2022

The Brookings City Council held a meeting on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 5:15 PM, at the Brookings City & County Government Center, Chambers, with the following City Council members present:   ...

NOTICE OF HEARING UPON A CHANGE IN ZONE REGULATIONS

NOTICE OF HEARING

UPON A CHANGE IN ZONE REGULATIONS

            NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the City of Brookings has submitted amendments to Chapter 94, Article VI...

NOTICE OF HEARING UPON APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT

NOTICE OF HEARING

UPON APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT

            NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Perelandra, LLC has submitted an application for a Conditional Use Permit on the f...