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 or emailed to Larry.Klipfel@HarrisburgSD.gov.
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission currently meets on the second Tuesday of each month beginning at 6:00 p.m. Some special meetings are held in between when needed and published accordingly. The normal meeting place for the Planning and Zoning Commission is the Harrisburg City Hall Conference Room, 301 E Willow Street.
The Commission also serves as the Board of Adjustment when needed. These meetings are held on the same date as a regular Planning and Zoning Commission meet but start at a specific time and end after all the issues dealing with the Board of Adjustments are concluded.
Commission Members:
Planning & Zoning Liaison
Alderman Kindt (2024)
Bruce Bicknase (2023) - Chairman
Wendi Hogan (2024)
Collin McKenzie (2025)
Rob Doyen (2026)
Brandon Hiles (2022)
Jason Schipper (2022) - Vice Chairman
Matt Irish (2024)
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 (2023)
Kama Konda-Varilek (2025)
Barb Patterson (2025)
Rob Doyen (May 2024)
Eve Langerock (May 2024)
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. There are currently 2 vacancies on the board.
City Council Liaison
Alderman Maxwell (2022)
Board Members
Lois McMahon (2024) President
Kristin Larson (2023) Vice President
Taylor Berg (2023) Secretary
Scott Langerock (2024)
Shannon Gustafson
Jason Nelson
Ryan Berg (2024)
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.
City Council Liaison
Alderman Maxwell (2022)
Commission Members
Robyn Winge (2024)
