CITY OF CUSTER CITY
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
MARCH 20th, 2017
4:30 P.M.
1. Call to Order Board of Equalization
2. Declaration of Conflict of Interest
3. Appeal Applications:
1. Thomas & Linda Druyvestein
4. Stipulations Approval
5. Acknowledgement of Real Property Assessment List
6. Adjournment
January 26, 2017
PIERRE, S.D. – Entrance fees are no longer being considered for the proposed Spearfish Canyon State Park, Gov. Dennis Daugaard announced at his weekly legislative press conference this morning.
“Based upon the public input I have received on creating a state park in Spearfish Canyon, I am recommending against entrance fees,” Gov. Daugaard said. “South Dakotans feel a fee would restrict access to the canyon. I respect that sentiment, so my administration is taking entrance fees off the table.”
Initially, Gov. Daugaard suggested no entrance fee be required to drive through the canyon on the highway, but that otherwise the proposed state park should consider charging similar fees as the rest of the state park system. Current fees for the 60 state park and recreation areas are charged per vehicle and are $6 per day or $30 for an annual license. Through conversations with stakeholders, the Governor and Game, Fish and Parks Secretary Kelly Hepler decided against entrance fees.
A discussion on other types of fees will still take place, according to GFP. How to manage fees for those seeking special use of the area for weddings, camping or other events will be addressed at upcoming public input meetings.
“How the plan develops will depend greatly on the public’s input,” Secretary Hepler said. “We look forward to a healthy discussion from all viewpoints.”
At the press briefing, the Governor broke down the proposal into three components: the federal legislation authorizing the land-swap, the decision whether to create a state park and the determination on fees. The proposal is still in preliminary stages, with the land-swap bill in the early phases of the legislative process.
Gov. Daugaard concluded by inviting the public to continue to give input.
The first public input meeting will be held tonight, Jan. 26, at 7 p.m. MST in Spearfish at the Spearfish Park Pavilion located at 115 S. Canyon Street. Those who cannot attend can submit public comments online at spearfishcanyon.sd.gov/ .
Sioux Falls, SD July 13, 2016 – U.S. House candidate Paula Hawks will host several West River Town Halls next week to discuss agriculture, Indian healthcare and take questions from those in attendance. The events are free and open to the public.
Spearfish Town Hall – Monday, July 18th
Location: Grace Balloch Memorial Library – 625 N. 5th Street, Spearfish, SD 57783
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM MST
Custer Town Hall – Tuesday, July 19th
Location: Re-Treat Room – 21 N. 4th Street, Custer, SD 57730
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM MST
Rapid City Town Hall – Wednesday, July 20th
Location: Rapid City Public Library – 610 Quincy Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM MST
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