# Rapid City Special City Council 07-28-2026


**Body:** rapidcitygovernment account
**Date:** July 27, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

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


The Rapid City Special City Council meeting on July 28, 2026, featured presentations on the Monument’s and Public Works’ proposed 2027 budgets. The Monument presented a balanced $19.5 million budget, up 2% from 2026, and outlined $3.7 million in planned 2027 facility reinvestment, including improvements to the Ice Arena. Its presentation also noted an ongoing $2.1 million Ice Arena video-production upgrade, two existing loans ($5 million due to be paid off in 2028 and a $1.2 million city loan due in 2031), and the board’s prior approval of the Monument budget. The council received the presentation but did not vote on the budget.

Public Works described major upcoming street investments across 2027–2028, including an additional $3 million for mill-and-overlay work beyond the usual annual street-rehabilitation funding, and a proposed $450,000 for a new internal street crew. Other priorities included an operations and maintenance facility, an asset-management system, LED streetlights, water-system improvements, and continued work on the $169 million water reclamation facility upgrade, reported as 57% complete with $650,000 in change orders (0.3%). Officials also discussed evaluating water-treatment options that could affect future capital costs and water rates, replacing landfill scale software, and assessing landfill-gas revenue potential. No procurement awards or spending motions were taken; the council adopted the agenda and later adjourned.

**Source:** rapidcitygovernment account