In the latest episode of “Meeting With the Mayor,” Rapid City Mayor Jason Salamun joined Murdoc to discuss a proposed ordinance governing reasonable accommodations for group homes, the latest on the regional sports complex and several other developments around Rapid City.

Salamun said the Rapid City Council is expected to vote Monday on an ordinance intended to clarify how group homes are handled in residential neighborhoods while keeping city rules consistent with federal law. The issue can apply to homes serving people with disabilities as well as sober living and other group housing arrangements.

“Sometimes you have these group homes move into neighborhoods,” Salamun said. “How’s that handled and what legally can we do and can’t we do?”

The proposal follows concerns from some residents who said they were unaware group homes were operating in their neighborhoods. Salamun said city staff paused the ordinance after an earlier discussion, held a public meeting and revised the proposal based on feedback.

“For my mind, I just say do whatever the law, you know, we got to do what the law says,” Salamun said. He added that he sees value in notifying neighbors when possible, although federal requirements may limit what the city can require.

Monday’s council meeting is also expected to include a vote on naming rights for Rapid City’s planned regional sports complex. Salamun said Sanford Health is set to receive the naming rights, a development that was also discussed during an Elevate Rapid City luncheon this week.

The episode also touched on the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally’s impact on Rapid City, the upcoming Central States Fair, the search for a new city parks and recreation director and the start of another school year. Salamun also recognized longtime local coach Wayne Sullivan following his retirement as Post 22’s general manager and remembered former state legislator and Rapid City businessman Stan Adelstein, who recently died.

“Appreciate his contributions to our community,” Salamun said of Adelstein. “It just seems like we’ve had a lot of these kind of local legends pass away just in my three years as mayor.”