# Rapid City Public Works Committee 08-11-2026


**Body:** rapidcitygovernment account
**Date:** August 10, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities, Physical Infrastructure


The Rapid City Public Works Committee met on August 11, 2026. The committee approved consent items 1–8 and voted to deny Admiral Beverage Corporation’s request for a variance from the sidewalk requirement at 2720 Creek Drive. Members cited future pedestrian needs and the estimated $40,000 sidewalk cost; staff said the council may require installation later at the property owner’s expense. The chair clarified that the denial will still go to the full City Council. The committee also authorized staff to advertise bids for McKeeg Field Vision Fund upgrades (project PR25-6209), estimated at $235,000. The project includes a backstop, two dugouts, and an ADA-accessible walkway; the motion passed.

City staff presented an update on Pactola water levels and conservation measures, reporting low inflows and proposing to extend current restrictions year-round by moving to alert status. No new restriction was adopted at this meeting; the committee voted to acknowledge the presentation, and staff said a press conference was planned for the following week. A separate agenda item was continued. Public comment included concerns about regional water allocation, but no related procurement action was identified.

**Source:** rapidcitygovernment account