Codington County hears jail construction update and department reports from extension and highway
June 17, 2026 | Codington County, South Dakota
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County staff updated the Board of Commissioners on ongoing projects and departmental activities during the June 16 meeting.
Facility and construction: County staff said wet weather delayed heavy work on the new jail site by roughly a week or two but crews have begun erecting panels for Area A, the main housing unit. A site camera takes snapshots approximately every 30 minutes, and staff said the project remains on track for completion within the next year and that budgetary status is acceptable as reported.
Extension (4‑H) programs: Jody, representing Extension, described summer activities: a shake wagon at Dakota Bank running June 16–18 (11 a.m.–7 p.m.), Cloverbud Camp on June 24 with 24 registered youth, joint county course shows June 30 because some counties had low numbers, a state horse show July 13–15 and achievement days Aug. 3–6. Jody said the youth serve the public and that registration patterns suggest slightly longer stays and higher revenue year‑to‑date.
Highway updates: Randy reported that Grand Guard Construction’s work on the 14th Avenue Bridge is ahead of schedule and the bridge is expected to reopen to traffic at noon tomorrow if remaining tasks proceed. He also reported completion of work on a bridge on 460th Avenue and several riprap and culvert projects, finished crack sealing, staging of materials for chip sealing in July, routine roadside mowing and cleanup of storm debris after several reported tornadoes (no significant damage reported). Randy noted ongoing personnel recruitment for a maintenance position and the completion of his department budget request.
Mosquito control and parks: Facility staff reported park reservation revenue and low trap counts for mosquitoes in Watertown this season, with fogging performed ahead of a local centennial event and more fogging planned as weather allows.
The board received these reports with no separate action; follow‑ups were assigned as operational tasks to the relevant departments.
Facility and construction: County staff said wet weather delayed heavy work on the new jail site by roughly a week or two but crews have begun erecting panels for Area A, the main housing unit. A site camera takes snapshots approximately every 30 minutes, and staff said the project remains on track for completion within the next year and that budgetary status is acceptable as reported.
Extension (4‑H) programs: Jody, representing Extension, described summer activities: a shake wagon at Dakota Bank running June 16–18 (11 a.m.–7 p.m.), Cloverbud Camp on June 24 with 24 registered youth, joint county course shows June 30 because some counties had low numbers, a state horse show July 13–15 and achievement days Aug. 3–6. Jody said the youth serve the public and that registration patterns suggest slightly longer stays and higher revenue year‑to‑date.
Highway updates: Randy reported that Grand Guard Construction’s work on the 14th Avenue Bridge is ahead of schedule and the bridge is expected to reopen to traffic at noon tomorrow if remaining tasks proceed. He also reported completion of work on a bridge on 460th Avenue and several riprap and culvert projects, finished crack sealing, staging of materials for chip sealing in July, routine roadside mowing and cleanup of storm debris after several reported tornadoes (no significant damage reported). Randy noted ongoing personnel recruitment for a maintenance position and the completion of his department budget request.
Mosquito control and parks: Facility staff reported park reservation revenue and low trap counts for mosquitoes in Watertown this season, with fogging performed ahead of a local centennial event and more fogging planned as weather allows.
The board received these reports with no separate action; follow‑ups were assigned as operational tasks to the relevant departments.
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