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Regular Meetings
- 7:00 p.m.
- 1st and 3rd Monday of each month
- City Hall
25 Center Street
City Council Chambers
Vermillion, SD 57069
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes
Members
- Jon Cole, Mayor
Term expires: 2026 - Rich Holland, President
Term expires: 2026
Southeast Ward - Steve Ward, Vice-President
Term expires: 2024
Southeast Ward - Travis Letellier
Term expires: 2024
Northeast Ward - Julia Hellwege
Term expires: 2026
Northeast Ward
- Lindsey Jennewein
Term expires: 2024
Central Ward - Katherine Price
Term expires: 2026
Central Ward - Brian Humphrey
Term expires: 2024
Northwest Ward - Mike Murra
Term expires: 2026
Northwest Ward
Home Rule Charter
In 2020, the citizens of the City of Vermillion, in order to establish a home rule municipal government that will provide for the public welfare and establish a more representative and effective city government, voted to adopt a Home Rule Charter in accordance with the home rule power granted in Article IX, Section 2 of the South Dakota Constitution and the procedural requirements of SDCL Chapter 6-12.
Rules and Procedures
The City Council is obligated to identify "commonly accepted rules of procedure" for the conduct of its meetings.
Overview
All Council Members are elected in non-partisan elections. The next regularly scheduled election will be held in June 2024.
Meeting Details
Details of meetings are available in a variety of formats:
- Live broadcasts of meetings are on cable television channel 3.
- Video recordings are available from City Hall. (Fees may apply for copies)
- Video recordings are available to view online.
Public Input
Citizens have two opportunities to address the Council during council meetings. At the beginning of each meeting, there is a public comment item (Visitors to be Heard) on the agenda. During this time a citizen may speak on any item not on the agenda. Comments are limited to five minutes and no action will be taken. The public may also speak on all regular agenda items. Comments may also be submitted in writing to the City Manager prior to the meeting.