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Posted: May 09, 2025
Rapid City
Agenda Item Summary

Agenda Item Ref. #: PW051325-17

Agenda Item Title:

Request From Rapid City Sports Commission For The Removal Of Yard Waste And Recycling Containers From The Remote Yard Waste Site Located Adjacent To Fitzgerald Stadium For The Duration Of Annual Tournaments, Specifically Veterans Classic From June 5-8, 2025; Firecracker, July 2-6, 2025; And Junior Legion State A Tournament July 31-August 3, 2025. Removal Dates Will Include Two Days Before Events Begin And Two Days After Events Conclude To Allow For Removal, Clean Up, And Resetting Activities.

Origination Group:
Public Works Committee
Origination Meeting Date:
05/13/2025
City Council Hearing Date:
05/19/2025
Staff Contact:
Jeff Barber
Agenda Item Summary:
As in previous years, the Sports Commission has requested the temporary removal of the yard waste site to support a series of high-attendance baseball tournaments. This adjustment will create additional parking and enhance the overall aesthetics of the area. These tournaments draw large crowds—including a significant number of out-of-town visitors—bringing a measurable economic boost to our local businesses, hotels, and restaurants. By clearing the space currently containing yard waste dumpsters, we can free up additional parking space and present a cleaner, more welcoming environment for tourists and attendees. This simple change helps elevate the tournament experience and reflects positively on our community as a whole. While there will be some labor costs for the temporary removal, cleanup, and resetting of the containers, that cost will be offset by labor savings from suspending regular maintenance of the site during the closure. This is a strategic decision that supports economic development, community pride, and visitor experience—with minimal operational disruption.

Funding Source & Fiscal Impact (if applicable):

Funding Cost Center

Recommendations:

Origination Recommendation Action:
Approve

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