Spring cleanup, city projects and a few summer plans

By Carleen Wild
Moody County Enterprise

As the weather finally cooperates and residents start tackling spring yard cleanup, there’s some good news for Egan residents with trailers full of branches and leaves.
Since Egan’s former yard waste site is currently unavailable after the city lost its lease agreement for the property, Egan residents will now be able to use the City of Flandreau’s yard waste site during normal operating hours this season.
Flandreau City Council approved an agreement with the City of Egan that includes a $1,000 fee for access. The fee will be paid by the City of Egan.
Egan officials say they are still working to either secure their previous site again or develop a new one on city-owned property, though that option would require some excavation work. The hope is to have a permanent solution in place by next year.
Also at the May 4 Flandreau City Council meeting:
• Utility work moving along: Shane Waterman with IMEG Engineering said the city’s utility improvement project remains on schedule for completion by October 2026. Crews have completed water main installation on Center and Wind streets, with paving now underway — welcome news for nearby residents ready to trade dust for pavement. The next public project meeting is May 13 at noon at the City Office, with additional updates available on the city’s website.
• Ambulance open house planned: Residents are invited to tour the renovated ambulance facility at the old fire hall during an open house May 29 at 6 p.m.

• EMS mutual aid approved: Council approved a mutual aid agreement between Flandreau EMS and Pipestone County Ambulance.
• Dispatch costs increasing: Council reviewed projected 2027 dispatch agreement costs, with Flandreau’s share expected to increase by about $4,000 to $71,568. Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe’s share is projected at $20,753, while Moody County’s would be $88,158. No action was taken, with a decision expected at the next meeting.
  • Mosquito season prep: City crews will begin mosquito spraying once mosquito activity picks up. Council members noted last year’s efforts were effective.
• Chislic feed ahead: The Flandreau Volunteer Fire Department received approval for a temporary alcohol license for a chislic feed May 30 at the new fire hall.
• Memorial Day closure: City offices will be closed May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.
• Car show coming downtown: Local resident Brian Hammer received approval for a partial Main Street closure July 18 for an upcoming car show planned for late afternoon and early evening. More details are expected closer to the event.