City Council Meeting 05/26/2026

The City Council of Brookings held a meeting on May 26, 2026, where several procurement and capital improvement topics were discussed. Key procurement actions included awarding a sole source contract to Burns and McDonald Engineering for $398,000 to permit a future landfill expansion, and approving a $157,931.12 bid to Christian Timmans Construction for the 2026 Brookings Trails Project, which supports the city's bicycle master plan. The council also approved a 10-year on-sale wine operating agreement and an on-off sale malt license for the new Target store in Brookings. Additionally, the council reviewed and approved a revised capital asset management policy to modernize asset tracking and increase the capitalization threshold. The meeting featured a detailed presentation on the Brookings Area Transportation Plan, highlighting future transportation projects, safety improvements, and grant funding opportunities, including the Safe Streets for All program. The council emphasized that the transportation plan serves as a long-term planning tool, with project implementation dependent on future budgets and public input. Other agenda items included approval of a preliminary plat for a residential subdivision and acceptance of ownership of detention basins in a local subdivision. Overall, the meeting focused on advancing infrastructure planning, solid waste management, and community development through strategic procurement and policy updates.