STURGIS - To help Sturgis residents better understand the decision to host a street race during the last weekend of this year’s 84^th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, the city is releasing documents related to the race agreement. 

The documents, which are posted on the city’s website and available in paper form at City Hall, will give residents insight into what the contract involves and what changes were made after the city signed the letter of intent and before signing a host agreement for the race. 

The city wants residents to have all the necessary information before they head to the polls for the Sturgis Municipal Election on April 9. On the ballot, residents will decide whether to reject the contract for hosting the race. 

“By providing this information of the full administrative process, the city aims to ensure that everyone can make a well-informed decision when they vote,” said Sturgis Mayor Angela Wilkerson. 

Among the documents is the sample ballot. The question posed is whether to approve or reject the city council’s action authorizing the City Council President Beka Zerbst to sign the Professional Services Contract (Host Agreement) with AMA-Pro, AFT-E and Ǿuterkind, passed on February 20, 2024.

A “YES” vote rejects the city council action. A “NO” vote approves the city council action.

Here are the documents:

Sample Ballot concerning Street Race

Street Race Letter of Intent

Street Race Mayor's Council Report

Street Race Suggested edit leading to V5

Street Race Professional Services Agreement Mfm V5

Street Race Sturgis Co Promotor Agreement 1st draft

Street Race Executed Host Agreement