The Rapid City Common Council cleared the way for two projects to get underway at the regular council meeting Monday night at City Hall.

For the sports complex, the council authorized the mayor and finance director to sign a facilities management agreement between the city and Sports Facilities Management and sign an agreement for architectural services with TSP, Inc. The council also approved the real estate donation agreement between the city and Pete Lien & Sons, Inc. for the sports complex land.

The sports complex would sit on 22.65 acres of property located between Seger Drive, E. Mall Drive, N. Lacrosse Street, and Tish Boulevard – across the interstate from Fleet Farm.

The target for substantial completion of the complex is fall 2028, possibly playing the first games by 2029.

The proposed sports complex would be a 180,000 square foot facility with an indoor walking track, basketball courts, and spaces to host regional sporting events.

The total project cost is estimated to be $76.2 million, of which $64 million is currently secured. Funding includes $24.5 million from the Catalyst TIF District, $28.2 million from the Hotel Business Improvement District, $6.2 million in land donation value, and $5 million from the Vision Fund. Naming rights will provide additional revenue.

Star Village Cleanup

The council also approved agreements for demolition projects at Star Village.

Last week, the Rapid City Public Works Committee approved three items authorizing the mayor and finance director to sign agreements with Ridgeline Construction LLC, MMI LLC, and HC LLC, for the demolition of 28 garages and sheds in the Star Village area next month that are “neglected, damaged, and dilapidated” resulting in a safety issue.

Demolition of the 28 structures at Star Village will take place in August and the $133,500 cost will be assessed to the property owner.

The City condemned the garages and sheds and ordered Tzadik Rapid City Portfolio I to demolish the structures with deadlines of November 13, 2025 and February 20, 2026 for two phases of demolition. The structures have not been removed so the City is taking charge of the demolition process and has contractors ready to perform the demolitions.

Star Village was established in the early 1950s as a development for Air Force personnel and civilian defense workers. Over the decades, the area has developed into low-income housing with high police call volumes.