Sturgis

Organization 12

Departments

• City Administrator Administration

  The City Administrator is the chief administrative officer of the City of Sturgis, responsible to the mayor for the administration of all city affairs placed in the City Administrator's charge by Sturgis Municipal Code Title 7 and city resolutions. Appointed by the mayor with the approval of the city council. In April 2024 Sturgis voters passed a referendum eliminating the City Manager position. Office at 1040 Harley-Davidson Way; hours Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  (605) 347-4422 ext. 212 www.sturgis-sd.gov
• Finance Office Finance

  Controls, supervises and maintains the accounting system for all city departments and serves as the payment center for municipal utilities (water, garbage and sewer billing). Also manages municipal elections, burial location records, vendor licensing, beer, wine and liquor licensing, contract administration, City Council minutes, and public records requests. Located on the first floor of City Hall, 1040 Harley-Davidson Way; hours Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  (605) 347-4422 www.sturgis-sd.gov
• Human Resources Human Resources

  Responsible for HR programs and safety practices for City employees, recruiting and hiring, compensation and benefit programs, training, compliance with HR regulations and employment law, administering union contracts, and coordinating safety and risk management programs including fleet management and insurance. Located within Sturgis City Hall, 1040 Harley-Davidson Way.

  www.sturgis-sd.gov
• Planning & Permitting Planning

  Planning & Zoning works with the City Administrator on community development projects, keeps development in line with the Comprehensive Plan, and coordinates requests for variances, plats and other zoning items. Building & Inspections enforces construction laws and ordinances, examines construction plans, issues or denies permits, and issues Contractor Licenses. Applications are filed through the CitizenServe web portal. Code Enforcement takes complaints online.

  (605) 347-4422 www.sturgis-sd.gov
• Public Works Department Public Works

  Has 34 full-time employees responsible for street maintenance and repairs, snow removal, stormwater, street cleaning, municipal water, city property maintenance, street lighting, wastewater treatment, city parks, Bear Butte Cemetery, and special event preparations. Divisions include Streets, Water, Wastewater, Sanitation (including the Rubble Site), and Parks & Cemetery. Shop at 1057 Dudley Street; mail to 1040 Harley-Davidson Way. Hours Monday-Thursday 6:00 am - 3:00 pm, Friday 6:00 am - 10:00 am.

  (605) 347-3916 www.sturgis-sd.gov
• Sturgis Community Center Parks & Recreation

  Provides recreational and entertaining activities for the greater Sturgis area, with cardio and weight rooms (24/7 member access by key fob), pool, gymnasium and programs. Located at 1401 Lazelle Street. Full-service hours: Monday-Friday 5 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday noon to 5 p.m.

  (605) 347-6513 www.sturgis-sd.gov
• Sturgis Fire Department Fire

  The Sturgis Volunteer Fire Department, a nonprofit organization of volunteers, serves Sturgis and a 580 square-mile area of Meade and Lawrence Counties, including the Fort Meade VA Medical Complex, Fort Meade Recreation Area, Bear Butte State Park and the northern edge of the Black Hills National Forest. The City provides administrative support through an Administrative Assistant. Located at 1901 Ballpark Rd.; emergency 911.

  (605) 347-5801 www.sturgis-sd.gov
• Sturgis Municipal Airport Transportation

  City-owned airport (AirNav 49B) located 4 miles east of Sturgis at 13345 Alkali Road. The FBO is open 8am to 5pm, 7 days a week, with a 24-7 self-fueling station. Runways 11/29 and 5/23. The City point of contact is the Public Works Director.

  www.sturgis-sd.gov
• Sturgis Police Department Police

  Provides law enforcement services to the citizens of Sturgis and its guests. Located at 1400 Main Street. Office hours Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; 24/7 service; emergencies call 911. The department operates the Sturgis/Meade County Animal Shelter and a Police Records office (Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm).

  (605) 347-5070 www.sturgis-sd.gov
• Sturgis Public Library Library

  Established in 1922, the Sturgis Public Library provides materials, information, programs, services, and access to technology. Located at 1040 Harley-Davidson Way, Suite 101. Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 am - 7:00 pm, Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Saturday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Sunday closed.

  (605) 347-2624 www.sturgis-sd.gov
• Sturgis/Meade County Animal Shelter Animal Services

  Partially financed by the City of Sturgis and Meade County and operated as a division of the Sturgis Police Department, whose full-time Animal Control Officers enforce animal laws and run shelter operations and adoptions. Located at 1140 Otter Road. Hours Sunday-Saturday 9am - 5pm, closed Wednesday. Found animals are held seven days; boarding for claimed animals is $10 a day.

  (605) 347-8310 www.sturgis-sd.gov
• Water Department Utilities

  Carries out the operating function of the city water system, including wells and pumps, chemical feeds, water storage facilities and the distribution system, and provides water testing. Part of the Public Works Department, located at 1057 Dudley Street. The City's utility operations are managed by the three-member Municipal Utility Board.

  (605) 347-3916 www.sturgis-sd.gov