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City Government

Mon – Thurs: 7:30 - Noon & 1 - 4
Friday: 7:30 - Noon

Mayor / Council​ Members / City Officials

The mayor and city council members can also be contacted through City Hall at 605-326-5103.
  • Each city district or ward has 2 council seats.  If you do not know which district you are in, please call City Hall.
  • Elections occur every April for members who's terms are ending. (3-year city council terms / 4-year mayoral term)
  • If you would like to be considered for a council spot or mayor position, please call City Hall for more information on the election process.​​ Download the Viborg, SD City Ward Map.

Work for the City of Viborg, SD

Download the City of Viborg, South Dakota Employment Application.
Viborg SD Ward Map

JOHN EDELMAN

Steve Bendt Mayor of Viborg SD

Mayor (2023-2027)

202 E Lewis Ave
🔔 Phone: 605-660-2589
✉️ Email: ​[email protected]

SHELLEY DEJONG​

Shelley DeJong Viborg SD

Ward 1 (2023-2026)

​104 S Nora St
🔔 Phone: 605-940-5558
✉️ Email: [email protected]

NEAL HANSON

Neal Hanson Viborg SD

Ward 1 (2022-2025)

​202 S. Nora St
🔔 Phone: 605-351-7280​
✉️ Email: [email protected]

TRAVIS KOLTHOFF

ROSS FREDERICKSON

JORDAN KNUDSEN

Darren Duncan
Ward 2 (2023-2026)
​105 N Nora St
🔔 Phone: 605-929-6003
✉️ Email: [email protected]
Craig Rothschadl
Ward 2 (2023-2025)
104 N Jackson St
🔔 Phone: 605-891-1105
✉️ Email: ​[email protected]
Jordon Knudsen Viborg SD
Ward 3 (2023-2026)
102 Valhalla Dr
🔔 Phone: 605-759-4125
✉️ Email: [email protected]

​JARED VOOG

Jared Voog Viborg SD
Ward 3 (2022-2025)
505 West Lincoln Ave
🔔 Phone: 605-366-1994
✉️ Email: [email protected]

Sean Gann

Jared Voog Viborg SD
Finance Officer 
​City of Viborg
🔔 Phone: 605-326-5103
✉️ Email: [email protected]


 2025 COMMITTEES
2025 APPOINTMENTS
  • Streets and Alleys: *Ross Frederickson, Travis Kolthoff
  • Water/Sewer: *Neal Hanson​, Ross Frederickson
  • Parks/Recreation: *Travis Kolthoff, Shelley Dejong
  • Library: *Shelley Dejong, Neal Hanson​
  • Sanitation/Community Center: *Jared Voog, Jordan Knudsen
  • Fire/Ambulance/Police: *Jordan Knudsen, Jared Voog
  • Finance: Entire Council
  • Council President: Shelley Dejong
  • Council Vice President: Neal Hanson​
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*Committee Chairperson
  • Maintenance Superintendent: Jody Nelsen
  • Police Chief:  Christopher Davish
  • Finance Officer: Brandy Skonhovd
  • Asst Finance Officer: Mary Clayton​
  • Head Librarian: Becky Nutley
  • Asst Librarian: 
  • City Attorney: Gary Ward
  • Health Officers:  Physicians of Pioneer Memorial Hospital & Viborg Medical Clinic
  • Official Newspaper:  The New Era​
  • Bank Depository: Merchants State Bank

JODY NELSEN

POLICE
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POLICE

Jody Nelsen Viborg SD
Maintenance issues, call 605-760-3057
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Olivia Sandvold
For Emergencies Dial 911
For Non-Emergencies, Call 605-760-9832
Mark Foley
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For Emergencies Dial 911
For Non-Emergencies, Call 605-760-9832

2023 City of Viborg Housing Study Update
2023 Audit Report Viborg
2025 City of Viborg Water Report

AGENDA & MINUTES​

The Board of Commissioners meet the second Monday of each month.  Meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. at Viborg City Hall. To be placed on the agenda, please email or call the Finance Office at (605) 326-5103 no later than 5pm the Wednesday preceding the meeting. Special meetings will be scheduled as needed. You can request a copy of minutes published by calling the Finance Officer.
2023
MONTH
AGENDA
MINUTES
JUNE 2023
June 12
​June 12
JULY 2023
July 10
July 24
July 10
July 24

AUGUST 2023
August 14
August 14
SEPTEMBER 2023
September 11
September 11
OCTOBER 2023
October 11
October 11
NOVEMBER 2023
November 13
November 13
DECEMBER 2023
December 11
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December 27
December 11
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December 27
2024
MONTH
AGENDA
MINUTES
JANUARY 2024
January 8
January 8
FEBRUARY 2024
February 12
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February 16
February 12
​
February 16
MARCH 2024
March 11
March 18
March 11
March 18
APRIL 2024
April 8
April 8
MAY 2024
May 13
May 13
JUNE 2024
June 11
June 11
JULY 2024
July 8
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July 24
July 8
July 24
AUGUST 2024
August 1
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August 12
August 1
August 12
SEPTEMBER 2024
September 9
September 9
Ordinance #2024-03 BS FO
Resolution #2024-07 USDA Truck grant
Resolution #2024-08 USDA Roof grant

OCTOBER 2024
October 9 Agenda
October 9 Reviews

October 9 Minutes
Employee Evaluations
Resolution No. 2024-09
Resolution 2024-10 IM28 2024_FNA
Ordinance #2024-04 - Library Computer grant
NOVEMER 2024
November 13
November 13
DECEMBER 2024
December 4 -  Interview Agenda
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December 9
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December 19
December 4 Minutes
​
December 9 Minutes
Ordinance #2024-06 - Payloader
Resolution 2024-12 FEMA
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December 19 Minutes
2025
MONTH
AGENDA
MINUTES
JANUARY 2025
January 13 Agenda
January 13 Minutes
2025 COMMITTEES AND APPOINTMENTS
Description of Ordinance 2024-07
Resolution 2025-01 FEMA
Resolution 2025-02 FEMA
Resolution 2025-03 Fund Allocations

FEBRUARY 2025
February 10 Agenda
February 12 Special Session Agenda
February 19 Special Session Agenda
February 24 Special Session Agenda
February 10 Minutes
​February 12 Special Session Minutes
February 19 Special Session Minutes
February 24 Special Session Minutes
MARCH 2025
March 10 Agenda
March 17 Agenda - Equalization
March 10 Minutes
Resolution 2025-04 LWCF grant Resolution(NEW)4.17.25

​March 17 Minutes - Equalization
APRIL 2025
April 14 Agenda
April 14 Minutes
MAY 2025
May 12 Agenda
May 12 Minutes
May 28 - Special Session
JUNE 2025
June 9 Agenda
Value
JULY 2025
July 9 Agenda
Value
AUGUST 2025
SEPTEMBER 2025
OCTOBER 2025
NOVEMER 2025
DECEMBER 2025

Planning & Zoning

If you have a project in mind, to get started, please contact City Hall at 605-326-5103 or [email protected].
  • Zoning meetings are on the third Thursday of each month.
  • Please read through the Viborg City Ordinances below to familiarize yourself.
2018 Building Ordinance Update
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2017 Zoning Regulations - Full
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City Ordinances

Every attempt has been made to assure these ordinances are current and updated.  All ordinances are on file in the Viborg City Office.  If you have any questions, please contact the Viborg City Finance Officer for clarifications.

Appropriations Ordinance 2022-04 - Library Fund
Supplemental Appropriations Ordinance 2022-7

Resolution No. 2023-07 - Vacate of Alley
Resolution No. 2023-08 New Water Rates​
Ordinance 2023-03 Snow Removal Responsibility for Bike Paths
Ordinance #2023-04 Property Maintenance Code

Resolution 2023-05 SANITARY AND SEWER
Resolution 2024-05 SRF Clean Water Project Rate Resolution
Resolution 2024-06 Issuer Resolution

Municipal Ordinances of The City Of Viborg
Ordinance No. 2009-02
Revised under the direction of the City Council of the City of Viborg. Prepared by the South Eastern Council of Governments.
Effective Date: August 12, 2009
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Responsibly of Property Owners
Ordinance No. 2020-02
Ordinance No. 2020-02 - Amending Section 8.0112 - Water/Sewer

Ordinance No. 2021-10 - Amending Section 3.0102 - Garbage
Effective August 13, 2020
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Section 8.0112 Amendment
File Size: 76 kb
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Section 3.0102 Amendment
File Size: 72 kb
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Revised Viborg Zoning Regulations
Ordinance No. 2017-16
Effective January 10, 2018
File Size: 147 kb
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Issuance of Permits
Ordinance No. 2018-09
​Ordinance No. 2018-09 - Amending Chapter 14.05 - Permits

Effective December 13, 2018
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Chapter 14.05 Amendment
File Size: 75 kb
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Rezoning Property Located in Lot 12 of Railway Addition
Ordinance No. 2016-03
Effective October 12, 2016
File Size: 166 kb
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Rezoning Property Located in Lots 8 & 10 of Railway Addition
Ordinance No. 2016-02
Effective August 24, 2016
File Size: 166 kb
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Mayor & City Council Regular Meetings
Ordinance No. 2016-01
Effective April 7, 2016
File Size: 136 kb
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Chapter 5.02 Animals
Ordinance No. 2015-10
Effective November 5, 2015
File Size: 347 kb
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Rezoning Property Located at 204 N Commercial St
Ordinance No. 2015-04
Effective August 5, 2015
File Size: 140 kb
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Property Maintenance Code
Ordinance No. 2015-03
Ordinance No. 2015-03 - Added Chapter 9.05 in 2021
​Ordinance No 2023-04 - Amended Chapter 9.05

Ordinance No 2023-04
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Parking Prohibited in Certain Places
​Ordinance No. 2014-11
Ordinance No. 2014-11 - Amending Chapter 7.05 Parking Stopping
Effective December 3, 2013
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Chapter 7.05 Amendment
File Size: 84 kb
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Golf Carts
Ordinance No. 2012-06
Ordinance No. 2012-06 - Amending Chapter 7.09

Effective January 3, 2013
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Chapter 7.09 Amendment
File Size: 107 kb
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Memorial Day & Alcohol Sales
​Ordinance No. 2011-02
Ordinance No. 2011-02 - Amending Chapter 4.04
Effective August 28, 2011
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Chapter 4.04 Amendment
File Size: 35 kb
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Wards, Voting Precincts, Terms
Ordinance No. 2011-18
Ordinance No. 2011-18 - Amending Section 2.0201

Ordinance No. 2010-05 - Amending Chapter 9.02
Section 2.0201 Amendment
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Chapter 9.02 Amendment
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Fences
Ordinance No. 2010-03
Effective December 9, 2010
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Local Medical Cannabis
Ordinance No. 2021-01
Amendments: 2021-06, 2021-07, 2021-08
Effective July 1, 2021
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