Boards & Commissions
The City of Harrisburg is powered by great volunteers like you. Below is a list of citizen boards and commissions that give you an opportunity to use your talents to benefit our community. Your service on a commission or board will allow you to provide important input on polices that shape our government and our City. We currently have three boards and one commission that advise the Mayor and City Council on a variety of issues. We anticipate the establishment of additional citizen groups as the needs of the residents increase over time.
Please take a moment to browse through the list. To apply for membership to any board or commission, please use the Application Form on the right side of the screen. Completed applications may be submitted in person at City Hall.
Planning and Zoning Commission
The seven-member Planning Commission is involved in a variety of issues related to community growth and development, including subdivisions, zoning and land use, and variance requests. The Planning Commission also serves as the Board of Adjustment when needed. Members are appointed to five-year terms and must be residents of the city.
Applications are currently being accepted from citizens interested in volunteering for an opening on its Planning Commission. Additional information, duties, and meeting dates are available by contacting City Hall at (605)-646-1344.
Any city resident interested may submit a resume and letter of interest to City Hall, 301 E. Willow Street, Harrisburg, SD.
2024 Planning Commission Members:
| Jason Schipper (Vice Chairperson) | 2027 |
| Bruce Bicknase (Chairperson) | 2028 |
| Matthew Irish | 2024 |
| Collin McKenzie | 2025 |
| Rob Doyen | 2026 |
| Jim Nielsen | 2029 |
| Jon Kraft | 2029 |
Parks & Recreation Board 
The Harrisburg Park Board meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Liberty Elementary Board Room, 200 E Willow Street.
Liaisons
Alderman Maxwell (City Council)
Jason Thurston (City of Harrisburg)
Board Members
| Scott Langerock (Chairperson) | 2027 |
| Shannon Gustafson (Secretary) | 2025 |
| Chris Kuntz | 2025 |
| Taylor Berg (Vice Chairperson) | 2025 |
| Ryan Berg | 2027 |
| Jason Nelson | 2025 |
| Heather Stolsmark | 2027 |
| Elizabeth Heidinger | 2027 |
Disability Awareness Commission
The Harrisburg Disability Awareness Commission meets on the second Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Liberty Elementary Board Room, 200 E Willow Street.
Liaisons
Alderman Westerman (City Council)
Jason Thurston (City of Harrisburg)
Commission Members
| Jim Nielsen | Chair |
| Kristin Miller | Vice Chair |
| Ashley Schorzmann | Secretary |
| Kate Hamilton |
Library Board
The Harrisburg Library Board meets on the second Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m. at Liberty Elementary Community Room, 200 E Willow Street.
City Council Liaison
Alderman Maxwell (2025)
Board Members:
Stephanie Bouza (May 2027)
Rob Doyen (May 2027)
Eve Langerock (May 2027)