Water has been shut off in the area of Depot, Essex, and Granite due to a water main break. We apologize for any inconvenience this is causing and will work to keep you updated!
Please be mindful of your water consumption over the next few days as the city water tank is being prepared for relining. We are aware of pressure changes as we are currently being fed from Minnehaha Community Water. If you have NO water please call city hall.
Due to limited staffing, the branch pile will be open from 4pm until 6:15pm this evening 9-9-2025
The City of Garretson is hiring for a Branch Pile Attendant!
Position Summary
The Branch Pile Attendant is responsible for monitoring the city’s branch and yard waste disposal site. This position ensures residents follow disposal guidelines, maintains a safe and orderly environment, and assists in the proper management of brush and organic waste materials. This is a part time and seasonal position from May 1st until October 31st weather permitting.
Key Responsibilities
• Greet and direct residents using the branch pile site.
• Verify proof of residency before allowing disposal.
• Maintain records on Ipad that will be provided.
• Monitor and enforce rules regarding accepted materials (branches, brush, yard waste) and prohibited items (construction debris, garbage, hazardous waste, etc.).
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of the site, including organizing piles and reporting hazards.
• Provide basic customer service and answer questions about site use and city disposal policies.
• Operate light equipment or tools (rakes, cones, signage) as needed.
• Report equipment or maintenance issues to Public Works staff.
Will stay open until position is filled.
Hours are Tuesday and Thursday 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 am until 12:00 p.m.
Hourly starting at $13.00
Send resume to finance@cityofgarretson.com
Call 605-594-6721 or stop by City Hall with any questions
There has been a water main break near Blue Dragon Academy. If you live in the area, you may experience water loss while it is being fixed. We will try to update as we learn more. Thank you!
Good morning! Crews will be in town Monday to paint parking lines on Main Avenue and portions east and west of the Third Street and Main Avenue intersection.
Reminder!
On Wednesday, August 13th, Astech (Asphalt Surface Technologies Corporation) will be placing a slurry seal on the asphalt roadways listed below. If you reside or are employed along one of these roadways, please have your vehicle moved by 7:30AM. The roadways will be reopened to traffic within a couple hours following the slurry seal application. Please keep all vehicles off of the newly applied surface until the “Road Closed” barricades and cones have been removed.
Sarah C Street – From 700 Sarah C Street east through the cul-de-sac
Lacy Avenue - From Leslie Drive to the end of asphalt south of Sarah C Street
Third Street – From S Depot Avenue east to 486th Avenue (Oak Drive), excluding the Main Avenue intersection
Elvira Drive – From 917 Elvira Drive north through cul-de-sac”
On Wednesday, August 13th, Astech (Asphalt Surface Technologies Corporation) will be placing a slurry seal on the asphalt roadways listed below. If you reside or are employed along one of these roadways, please have your vehicle moved by 7:30AM. The roadways will be reopened to traffic within a couple hours following the slurry seal application. Please keep all vehicles off of the newly applied surface until the “Road Closed” barricades and cones have been removed.
Sarah C Street – From 700 Sarah C Street east through the cul-de-sac
Lacy Avenue - From Leslie Drive to the end of asphalt south of Sarah C Street
Third Street – From S Depot Avenue east to 486th Avenue (Oak Drive), excluding the Main Avenue intersection
Elvira Drive – From 917 Elvira Drive north through cul-de-sac”
Pool will be open through this Friday 8/15, then closed for the season.
End of the season schedule for Split Rock Park visitor center.
Starting Monday, Aug 18th, the visitor center will no longer be open on weekdays.
Visitor Center Staffed hours for remainder of season:
Saturday, August 23rd 10-5
Sunday, August 24th 10-5
Saturday, August 30th 10-5
Sunday, August 31st 10-5
Monday, Sept 1st 10-5
Tuesday Sept 2nd Closed for season (visitor centers only)
End of the season schedule for Split Rock Park visitor center.
Starting Monday, Aug 18th, the visitor center will no longer be open on weekdays.
Visitor Center Staffed hours for remainder of season:
Saturday, August 23rd 10-5
Sunday, August 24th 10-5
Saturday, August 30th 10-5
Sunday, August 31st 10-5
Monday, Sept 1st 10-5
Tuesday Sept 2nd Closed for season (visitor centers only)
Good morning!
On Wednesday, August 13th, Astech (Asphalt Surface Technologies Corporation) will be placing a slurry seal on the asphalt roadways listed below. If you reside or are employed along one of these roadways, please have your vehicle moved by 7:30AM. The roadways will be reopened to traffic within a couple hours following the slurry seal application. Please keep all vehicles off of the newly applied surface until the “Road Closed” barricades and cones have been removed.
Sarah C Street – From 700 Sarah C Street east through the cul-de-sac
Lacy Avenue - From Leslie Drive to the end of asphalt south of Sarah C Street
Third Street – From S Depot Avenue east to 486th Avenue (Oak Drive), excluding the Main Avenue intersection
Elvira Drive – From 917 Elvira Drive north through cul-de-sac”
On Wednesday, August 13th, Astech (Asphalt Surface Technologies Corporation) will be placing a slurry seal on the asphalt roadways listed below. If you reside or are employed along one of these roadways, please have your vehicle moved by 7:30AM. The roadways will be reopened to traffic within a couple hours following the slurry seal application. Please keep all vehicles off of the newly applied surface until the “Road Closed” barricades and cones have been removed.
Sarah C Street – From 700 Sarah C Street east through the cul-de-sac
Lacy Avenue - From Leslie Drive to the end of asphalt south of Sarah C Street
Third Street – From S Depot Avenue east to 486th Avenue (Oak Drive), excluding the Main Avenue intersection
Elvira Drive – From 917 Elvira Drive north through cul-de-sac”
Water leak at Main Avenue and Dows. Those in the area may be without water while it is being fixed. We will update as soon as possible!
Message from the Mayor
The 4th is upon us. Most people love fireworks, and we have a wonderful display of them this Friday night. Individual use of them can be problematic. Animals can be very disturbed by them, and they can be very stressful to some individuals. I have two friends who are terrified of them. One lost part of his hand and the other lost sight in one eye. While you certainly can purchase and use your own fireworks, I urge you to be careful and follow safety rules and our city ordinances.
Ordinance 94.30
(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge fireworks within the city limits outside the specifications of this section. Legal discharge will be from June 27th through the first Sunday following July 4th, and from December 28th through January 1st. Special permission may be requested for events or displays outside these dates falling outside these dates and times for approval by city council.
(B) It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge fireworks of any sort in any city park or on property owned or managed by the city. Use of city property for public display will require prior approval by City Council
(C) No fireworks will be permitted at anytime on Main Street from Second Street to Fifth Street, and one block east or west of, on any intersecting street or alley between Second and Fifth Streets.
94.99 Penalty
(C) Any person who shall violate any provisions of 94.30 shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined in a sum of not less than $10, nor more than $100 for each and every offense (emphasis added)
Just a few commonsense comments; Please don’t shoot fireworks in a direction that could damage, or start a fire, on others property. Never shoot them at people or animals. Please be very careful with your children. Clean up your trash after you discharge fireworks. It is best to water them down before you collect the spent fireworks. (This is how my friend lost part of his hand, picking up someone else’s mess) Please be courteous do not discharge them late into the night.
Be safe, have fun and celebrate this great country’s Independence!
Bruce Brown
Garretson, SD
The 4th is upon us. Most people love fireworks, and we have a wonderful display of them this Friday night. Individual use of them can be problematic. Animals can be very disturbed by them, and they can be very stressful to some individuals. I have two friends who are terrified of them. One lost part of his hand and the other lost sight in one eye. While you certainly can purchase and use your own fireworks, I urge you to be careful and follow safety rules and our city ordinances.
Ordinance 94.30
(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge fireworks within the city limits outside the specifications of this section. Legal discharge will be from June 27th through the first Sunday following July 4th, and from December 28th through January 1st. Special permission may be requested for events or displays outside these dates falling outside these dates and times for approval by city council.
(B) It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge fireworks of any sort in any city park or on property owned or managed by the city. Use of city property for public display will require prior approval by City Council
(C) No fireworks will be permitted at anytime on Main Street from Second Street to Fifth Street, and one block east or west of, on any intersecting street or alley between Second and Fifth Streets.
94.99 Penalty
(C) Any person who shall violate any provisions of 94.30 shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined in a sum of not less than $10, nor more than $100 for each and every offense (emphasis added)
Just a few commonsense comments; Please don’t shoot fireworks in a direction that could damage, or start a fire, on others property. Never shoot them at people or animals. Please be very careful with your children. Clean up your trash after you discharge fireworks. It is best to water them down before you collect the spent fireworks. (This is how my friend lost part of his hand, picking up someone else’s mess) Please be courteous do not discharge them late into the night.
Be safe, have fun and celebrate this great country’s Independence!
Bruce Brown
Garretson, SD
Water is back on!
ATTENTION: City of Garretson Residents and Businesses
A city-wide water main shutdown will be taking place next Monday, 6/30/2025. The shutdown is necessary to replace faulty valves at 3rd Street and Oak drive. The city-wide shutdown will begin at 6AM and last for 4 hours with water being turned on by 10AM for MOST residents and businesses. Additional repairs will be made from 10AM until 5PM. During these repairs, the water will remain shutdown for residents on Oak Drive and Elvira Drive north of Fourth Street as well as individuals east of town along 253rd Street. We appreciate your patience and cooperation during these improvements.
Public works is working on filling the water tower so we may experience less water pressure as it fills. We appreciate your patience as we work through this process.
Water is back on throughout town! You may notice a slight discoloration at first so please let your water run for a moment. Thank you for your patience!
We are experiencing issues with the water tower and are asking for you to limit your water usage. We will work to keep everyone updated as we work through this issue.
Garretson City Hall will have limited hours next week Tuesday 6-10 through Friday 6-13. The office will be open from 8am until 12pm while employees are gone for training. We will still have some access to phone calls and emails.
Unfortunately, the Garretson Pool will not be opening at this time due to unexpected mechanical issues.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to get everything up and running as soon as possible. Stay tuned for updates—we're eager to welcome everyone back to the water soon!
Thank you for understanding!
Water has been restored in areas around the school. Thank you for your patience!
The city crew will be fixing portions of a water main on Main Ave this evening at 5:30. This will result in a few areas around the school that will have water shut off while the main is repaired. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.