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City Government

Connect with the community members that serve our city.

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 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 office terms)
  • If you would like to be considered for a council spot, please call City Hall.

Work for the City of Viborg, SD

Download the City of Viborg, South Dakota Employment Application.

​Current open positions listed below:
  • Certified Police Chief - The Police Chief is responsible for scheduling, directing and supervising the work of the Police Department as well as recommending and assisting in the development of ordinances regarding public safety.  The Police Chief plans and directs the maintenance of law and order, the protection of life and property, the regulation of traffic, and assists in the preparation and administration of the department budget.  Applicants should submit an application and a resume with references to the City of Viborg.  For application contact Viborg City Hall at (605) 326-5103 or download from www.viborgsd.org .  Applications, resume and references can be mailed to PO Box 56, Viborg, SD 57070; emailed to cityofviborg@hcinet.net; or delivered to 110 North Main Street, Viborg.  Applications will be accepted until position is filled.  Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications.  

STEVE BENDT​

Steve Bendt Mayor of Viborg SD

Mayor (2019-2024)

204 South Clark Street
🔔 Phone: 605-940-7290
✉️ Email: stevebendt68@gmail.com

SHELLEY DEJONG​

Shelley DeJong Viborg SD

Ward 1 (2020-2023)

​104 S Nora St
🔔 Phone: 605-940-5558
✉️ Email: musicwoman@iw.net

NEAL HANSON

Neal Hanson Viborg SD

Ward 1 (2019-2022)

​202 S. Nora St
🔔 Phone: 605-351-7280​
✉️ Email: jandnhanson@iw.net

DARREN DUNCAN

CRAIG ROTHSCHADL

JORDAN KNUDSEN

Darren Duncan
Ward 2 (2020-2023)
​PO BOX 105
🔔 Phone: 605-660-3322
✉️ Email: darrend@sorlienelectric.com
Craig Rothschadl
Ward 2 (2019-2022)
309 North Street
🔔 Phone: 605-261-9675
✉️ Email: craigrothschadl@gmail.com
Jordon Knudsen Viborg SD
Ward 3 (2020-2023)
302 North Maple Street
🔔 Phone: 605-759-4125
✉️ Email: jordan@nielsonconstruction.net

​JARED VOOG

​LISA RUDD

BRANDY SKONHOVD

Jared Voog Viborg SD
Lisa Rudd Viborg SD
Brandy S Viborg SD
Ward 3 (2019-2022)
505 West Lincoln Ave
🔔 Phone: 605-366-1994
✉️ Email: jvoog@yahoo.com
Finance Officer 
​City of Viborg
🔔 Phone: 605-326-5103
✉️ Email: cityofviborg@hcinet.net
Assistant Finance Officer 
​City of Viborg
🔔 Phone: 605-326-5103
✉️ Email: cityofviborg@hcinet.net

 2022 COMMITTEES
2022 APPOINTMENTS
  • Streets and Alleys: *Rothschadl, Duncan
  • Water/Sewer: *Hanson, Rothschadl
  • Parks/Recreation: *Duncan, Dejong
  • Library: *DeJong, Hanson
  • Sanitation/Community Center: *Voog, Knudsen
  • Fire/Ambulance/Police: *Knudsen, Voog
  • Finance: Entire Council
  • Council President: Shelley Dejong
  • Vice President: Neal Hanson​
​
*Committee Chairperson
  • Maintenance Superintendent: Jody Nelsen
  • Police Chief: 
  • Finance Officer: Lisa Rudd
  • Asst Finance Officer: Brandy Skonhovd
  • Head Librarian: Becky Nuttley
  • Asst Librarian: 
  • City Attorney: Gary Ward
  • Health Officers:  Physicians of Pioneer Memorial Hospital & Viborg Medical Clinic
  • Official Newspaper:  Turner County New Era​
  • Bank Depository: Merchants State Bank

JODY NELSEN

POLICE CHIEF

RANDAL MILLER

Jody Nelsen Viborg SD
Dale Elbright Viborg SD Cop
Randal Miller

Planning & Zoning

If you have a project in mind, to get started, please contact City Hall at 605-326-5103 or cityofviborg@hcinet.net.
  • 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
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
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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
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Chapter 5.02 Animals
Ordinance No. 2015-10
Effective November 5, 2015
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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

Effective June 30, 2015
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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
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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
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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
File Size: 59 kb
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Fences
Ordinance No. 2010-03
Effective December 9, 2010
File Size: 372 kb
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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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