PIERRE, (KCCR) — The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission has lit the way for baseball at night in Fort Pierre. The regulatory body approved an Electric Service Territory Boundary Agreement between the City of Fort Pierre and West Central Electric Cooperative of Murdo. David Larson, speaking for West Central to the Commission says both sides are on the same side for powering lights at the Post 20 baseball diamond off state highway 1806 in north Fort Pierre…
Representatives from the City of Fort Pierre did not respond to a request to speak. P-U-C Staff member Eric Paulson says both sides are in agreement to let West Central assume service control in a small area normally covered by Fort Pierre’s municipal power system…
Commissioner Chris Nelson says he likes the limited timing of the agreement…
Commission chair Kristie Fiegen says she can’t wait to check out a game when in the area…
The three-member Commission approved the change on a three-zero vote. The Commission also elected new leadership. Commissioner Gary Hanson was elected the Commission’s new chair, while, Nelson was selected to serve as vice-chair.
