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Community Center Joint Powers Agreement Approved

 Madison – At its meeting in Pierre yesterday, the South Dakota Board of Regents unanimously approved the Joint Powers of Agreement between the city of Madison and Dakota State University for the Madison Community Wellness Center. 

“The Board of Regents was very complimentary of the partnership between the city and the university.  They were also pleased with the progress in construction the project had made so far,” said Mark Lee, Vice-President for Business and Administrative Services at DSU. 

The construction of the Community Center, which began last July, is remaining on schedule with completion set for Fall 2000.  According to Pat Keating, physical plant director at DSU, a number of construction projects are underway. All roofing is in place except for trim, mechanical and plumbing systems are being put together, the framing of stud walls for sheet rock has begun, and the walking track is in place and concrete has been poured.  On Monday, workers began digging for the pool, which will take approximately four months to complete. 

“The Governing Board, which has begun its work, can now proceed with complete certainty regarding the contractual agreement between the city and the university,” said Lee.  “This concludes the formal approvals needed by the Board of Regents or the State of South Dakota with respect to the Community Center project.” 

The agreement was also approved by the City Commission last night.  “We are looking forward to a productive and meaningful working relationship between DSU and the City of Madison during this project,” said Royce Hueners, Mayor of Madison.

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