- Minutes of the Minnehaha County Commissioners for March 25, 2025
- Minutes of the Minnehaha County Commissioners joint meeting with the City of Sioux Falls for March 25, 2025
- Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Garretson School Board for March 31, 2025
- NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL ELECTION
- NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION
- NOTICE OF MEETING OF COUNTY EQUALIZATION BOARD
- Notice of Hearing: for Adult Name Change 49CIV 25-001064
- Notice of Hearing: for Adult Name Change 49CIV 25-1161
- Notice of Hearing: for Adult Name Change 49CIV 24-4816
- Minnehaha County Conservation District, Profit and Loss, January to Dec., 2024
- Sample Ballots for Garretson Municipal Election and Garretson School District Board Election
Minutes of the Minnehaha County Commissioners for March 25, 2025
THE MINNEHAHA COUNTY COMMISSION CONVENED AT 9:00 AM on March 25, 2025, pursuant to adjournment on March 18, 2025. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT WERE: Beninga, Bleyenberg, Heisey, Karsky, and Kippley. Also present were Kym Christiansen, Commission Recorder, and Eric Bogue, Chief Civil Deputy State's Attorney.
Chair Karsky called the meeting to order.
MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Heisey, to Approve the Agenda. 5 ayes
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION by Heisey, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Approve the Consent Agenda. By roll call vote: 5 ayes. The consent agenda includes the following items:
Commission Meeting Minutes for March 18, 2025
Bills to be Paid $2,795,932.29
A TO Z WORLD LANGUAG Interpreters $375, A&B BUSINESS SOLUT Lease-Rental Agreement $170.52, A&B BUSINESS SOLUT Maintenance Contracts $524.43, A&B BUSINESS SOLUT Office Supplies $10.86, ACCREDITATION AUDIT Subscriptions $150, AIRGAS USA LLC Gas Oil & Diesel $248.36, AIRGAS USA LLC Small Tools & Shop Supplies $70.49, AIRWAY SERVICE INC Automotive/Small Equipment $2914.69, AIRWAY SERVICE INC Gas Oil & Diesel $141.63, AIRWAY SERVICE INC HIDTA Grant $55.5, ALL ABOUT TRAVEL INC MacArthur SJC Grant $2878.31, ALL NATIONS INTERPRE Interpreters $2606.45, ALPHAGRAPHICS Printing/Forms $705.98, ALPHAGRAPHICS Publishing Fees $495.06, AMERICAN ENGINEERING Elec Motor, Mach, Shop Equip $3202.5, ANDERSON, JENNIFER Bd Evaluations (Minnehaha) $2419.98, ANGEL, EDWARD P Attorney Fees $453.73, ARCHITECTURE INC Architect, Engineers, and PMgt $61873, AVERA HEALTH PLANS I Insurance-Other Costs $4000, AVERA MCKENNAN Hospitals $1651.22, AVERA MCKENNAN Professional Services $70.3, BANGS,MCCULLEN,BUTLE Attorney Fees $1173, BEAMAN, SUSAN Business Travel $58.29, BERG, SCOTT Uniform Allowance $64.99, BOOT BARN INC Uniform Allowance $175, CDW GOVERNMENT Software $205.48, CENTER FOR FAMILY ME Professional Services $662.75, CENTRAL AG SUPPLY IN Tea-Ellis Range $1471.81, CENTURY BUSINESS PRO Maintenance Contracts $297.35, CENTURYLINK LONG DIS Data Communications $44.08, CERTIFIED LANGUAGES Interpreters $175.45, CHAKS LLC Welfare Rent $1400, CODY SCHROEDER Taxable Meal Allowances $18, CONSTRUCTION PRODUCT Road Maint & Material $135.6, CUMMINS INC Jail Repairs & Maintenance $403.92, DAKOTA EMBALMING & T Transportation $4035, DAKOTA RIGGERS & TOO Automotive/Small Equipment $101.45, DAKOTALAND AUTOGLASS Automotive/Small Equipment $300, DATA SYSTEMS INC Maintenance Contracts $3950, DINGES PARTNERS GROU Safety & Rescue Equipment $86.17, EDMUNDS BRAKE & ALIG Automotive/Small Equipment $89.95, EICH LAW OFFICE LLC Attorney Fees $936, ETHAN PALLUCK Extradition & Evidence $112, ETTERMAN ENTERPRISES Small Tools & Shop Supplies $145.34, FIRST DAKOTA NATIONA Lease Interest $223.32, FIRST DAKOTA NATIONA Lease Principal $3730.1, FLEETPRIDE INC Truck Repairs & Maintenance $58.99, FOX, DANIEL Bd Exp Fees (Yankton) $132.75, GEOTEK ENGINEERING & Architect, Engineers, and PMgt $2780, GIRTON ADAMS Road Maint & Material $82.5, GLORY HOUSE Miscellaneous Expense $80, GRAHAM TIRE CO NORTH Automotive/Small Equipment $308.4, GRAINGER Electrical Repairs & Maint $77.27, GRAINGER Jail Repairs & Maintenance $3.1, GREAT PLACE CONSTRUC Repair/Renovations $73969.01, GRIESE LAW FIRM Child Defense Attorney $1067.5, GUNNER, ANDREA Court Reporters $122.1, HEERENGRABER, KRISTA Expert Witness Fees & Expenses $500, HELPLINE CENTER INC Miscellaneous Expense $4080, HENRY CARLSON CONSTR Construction Costs $1931187, HRUSKA, KATHLEEN Interpreters $60, HYVEE ACCOUNTS RECEI Program Activities $44.13, I STATE TRUCK INC Truck Repairs & Maintenance $48.37, INNOVATIVE OFFICE SO JDC Custodial Supplies $43.74, INTERSTATE OFFICE PR Office Supplies $702, JAYMAR Printing/Forms $252.4, JCL SOLUTIONS Inmate Supplies $1697.5, JCL SOLUTIONS Kitchen/Cleaning Supplies $3404.86, KATTERHAGEN, MARK Bd Exp Fees (Yankton) $122, KAYCEE SINA Extradition & Evidence $112, KENNEDY PIER & LOFTU Attorney Fees $780, KNECHT, ANDREW J Attorney Fees $1280, KRUSE LAW OFFICE Attorney Fees $3397, LARSON, VALERIE Bd Exp Fees (Yankton) $122, LEWIS & CLARK BEHAVI Bd Evaluations (Yankton) $1800, LEWIS DRUGS INC Pharmacies $864.3, LEWNO LAW OFFICE Bd Exp Fees (Yankton) $1034.65, LOCKWOOD & ZAHRBOCK Child Defense Attorney $10220.6, LOPEZ, REBECA Interpreters $360, LOVING, PHILIP Bd Evaluations (Minnehaha) $4904.25, LUTHER, JEFF Medical Director $2750, LUTHERAN SOCIAL SVCS Evening Report Center $3243.87, LUTHERAN SOCIAL SVCS Shelter Care/Reception Center $94754.23, LUVERNE SUPERMARKET Welfare Food $50, MAC'S HARDWARE Small Tools & Shop Supplies $8.58, MEIERHENRY SARGENT L Attorney Fees $2784, MELLETTE COUNTY Board of Prisoners-Housing $148, MENARD INC Program Activities $688, MIDAMERICAN ENERGY C Natural Gas $1795.17, MIDSTATES UNIFORM & Uniform Allowance $118.69, MIDWESTERN MECHANICA Contract Services $615.99, MINNEHAHA CNTY FAMIL Memberships $20, MINNEHAHA PETTY CASH Blood/Chemical Analysis $165, MONTEREY APARTMENTS Welfare Rent $900, MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS I Communication Equipment $982.13, NAPA AUTO PARTS Automotive/Small Equipment $359.1, NAPA AUTO PARTS Truck Repairs & Maintenance $52.59, NGUYEN, LAM Interpreters $60, OFFICE DEPOT INC Data Processing Supplies $399.38, PENNINGTON COUNTY Extradition & Evidence $2498.21, PETERSON, MIKE Uniform Allowance $154.98, PFEIFER IMPLEMENT CO Heavy Equip Repairs & Maint $879.7, PHOENIX SUPPLY LLC Child Care Items $161.75, PHOENIX SUPPLY LLC Child Care Uniforms $42, PIONEER ENTERPRISES Burials $2000, PRAIRIE WYNN PROPERT Welfare Rent $700, RATERMAN, CODY D Attorney Fees $180, REDWOOD COURT LTD PA Welfare Rent $2000, REDWOOD TOXICOLOGY L Testing Supplies $150, RENTOKIL NORTH AMERI Contract Services $358.43, RENTOKIL NORTH AMERI Professional Services $81.88, RILEY COWLES Taxable Meal Allowances $18, RISK ANALYSIS & MANA Insurance Admin Fee $2944.5, RISTY, MAXINE J Court Reporters $191.1, ROBERT BOLGER Education & Training $617.5, ROTOROOTER Jail Repairs & Maintenance $185, SALEM, KARLA R Bd Evaluations (Minnehaha) $3162.5, SANFORD Other Medical Services $7448.17, SANFORD CLINIC Contract Services $30101.46, SD ASSOC COUNTY HIGH Education & Training $400, SD ASSOC OF COUNTY O Due To Other Governments $2966, SD ASSOC OF COUNTY O Education & Training $20, SD ENGINEERING SOCIE Education & Training $675, SIOUX EMPIRE FAIR AS Miscellaneous Expense $12500, SIOUX FALLS CITY Electricity $8138.03, SIOUX FALLS CITY Miscellaneous Expense $340237.59, SIOUX FALLS CITY Water - Sewer $17124.49, SOUTH DAKOTA MAGAZIN Store Sales $9.5, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Amts Held-Daily Scram $4085, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Amts Held-Remote Breath $1081, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Blood/Chemical Analysis $190, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Due To Other Governments $2992, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Miscellaneous Expense $15, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Printing/Forms $538.36, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Professional Services $86.5, STEWART TITLE COMPAN Professional Services $375, SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE Board Of Prisoners-Meals $33273.69, SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE Child Care Food $713.93, SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE Inmate Supplies $161.06, SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE School Lunch Program $1621.15, TEGRA GROUP INC Architect, Engineers, and PMgt $13396.48, THINK 3D SOLUTIONS MacArthur SJC Grant $26250, THOMPSON, PAIGE Bd Evaluations (Minnehaha) $350, THOMSON REUTERS - WE Legal Research $2336.68, THOMSON REUTERS - WE Subscriptions $314.04, TRANE Coliseum $216.74, TRANE Fairgrounds $252.25, TRANE Heat, Vent & AC Repairs $443.66, TRANE HHS Maintenance $331.08, TRANE Hwy Shop Repairs & Maintenance $129.02, TRANE Jail Repairs & Maintenance $310.25, TRANSWEST TRUCK OF Automotive/Small Equipment $67.67, TRI-STATE NURSING Professional Services $2223.25, TWO WAY SOLUTIONS IN Communication Equipment $1668, TZADIK TAYLORS PLACE Welfare Rent $1398, UNIVERSITY OF SIOUX Other Supplies $400, US FOODS INC Professional Services $1175.36, WALMART STORES INC Juvenile Diversion Restitution $57.45, XCEL ENERGY Electricity $2777.67, YANKTON COUNTY Return Of Service $150.
March 2025 Commission Salaries
COMMISSION Salaries $34,555.89
AUDITOR Salaries $64,796.08
TREASURER Salaries $108,888.08
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Salaries $100,652.92
STATES ATTORNEY Salaries $499,440.96
PUBLIC DEFENDER Salaries $293,387.38
PUBLIC ADVOCATE Salaries $90,347.45
FACILITIES Salaries $66,784.20
EQUALIZATION Salaries $125,389.83
REGISTER OF DEEDS Salaries $53,596.11
HUMAN RESOURCES Salaries $41,480.01
SHERIFF Salaries $1,481,150.20
JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER Salaries $239,200.23
HIGHWAY Salaries $163,294.20
HUMAN SERVICES Salaries $177,434.95
MUSEUM Salaries $98,064.43
PLANNING Salaries $44,083.78
EXTENSION Salaries $3,880.00
The following reports were received and placed on file in the Auditor's Office:
Mobile Crisis Team Statistics for February 2025
Minnehaha County Coroner Monthly Report for February 2025
Routine Personnel Actions
New Hires
1. Dustin Lujan, Deputy State's Attorney for the State's Attorney's Office, at $3,777.60/biweekly (22/3) effective 03/19/2025.
2. Ryan Haram, Tax & License Technician for the Treasurer’s Office, at $21.42/hour (10/1) effective 03/24/2025.
Step Increases
1. Michael Awuol, Senior Accounting Technician for the Auditor's Office, at $27.44/hour (12/5) effective 03/24/2025.
2. Kym Christiansen, Commission Recorder for the Auditor's Office, at $31.04/hour (14/6) effective 04/02/2025.
3. Vicki Fuglsby, Assistant Register of Deeds for the Register of Deeds, at $41.73/hour (19/8) effective 03/18/2025.
4. Jairo Fajardo, Air Guard Security Officer II for the Air Guard, at $29.54/hour (13/6) effective 04/02/2025.
5. Christopher Schultz, Air Guard Security Officer I for the Air Guard, at $27.44/hour (12/5) effective 04/02/2025.
6. Derek Thomas, Air Guard Security Officer II for the Air Guard, at $29.54/hour (13/6) effective 04/02/2025.
7. Samuel Alvine, Deputy State's Attorney for the State's Attorney's Office, at $3,777.60/biweekly (22/3) effective 03/01/2025.
8. Becky Desens, Senior Property Technician for Equalization, at $27.44/hour (12/5) effective 04/02/2025.
9. Grace Abma, Correctional Officer for the Jail, at $29.54/hour (14/4) effective 04/02/2025.
10. Michael Long, Correctional Officer for the Jail, at $29.54/hour (14/4) effective 04/02/2025.
11. Madison Roushar, Correctional Officer for the Jail, at $29.54/hour (14/4) effective 04/02/2025.
12. Patrick Kaiser, Sergeant for the Sheriff's Office, at $42.80/hour (20/7) effective 03/16/2025.
13. Matthew Bullis, Deputy Sheriff for the Sheriff's Office, at $35.98/hour (17/6) effective 04/02/2025.
14. Matthew Larson, Deputy Sheriff for the Sheriff's Office, at $35.98/hour (17/6) effective 04/02/2025.
15. Spencer Matson, Deputy Sheriff for the Sheriff's Office, at $35.98/hour (17/6) effective 04/02/2025.
Other Salary Changes
1. To begin Interpreter specialty pay for Jay Van Vuuren, Correctional Officer for the Jail, resulting in a rate of $26.63/hour (14/1) effective 03/15/2025
Abatements Recommended for Approval by the Director of Equalization
Parcel-94494, Assessment Freeze, 2024 Property Taxes, $1,346.58
Parcel-16511, Assessment Freeze, 2024 Property Taxes, $1,192.83
Parcel-34228, Assessment Freeze, 2024 Property Taxes, $1,946.14
Parcel-77611, Assessment Freeze, 2024 Property Taxes, $1,075.31
Parcel-39744, Assessment Freeze, 2024 Property Taxes, $1,300.66
Parcel-75278, Assessment Freeze, 2024 Property Taxes, $959.68
Parcel-32237, Assessment Freeze, 2024 Property Taxes, $136.34
Parcel-77798, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2020 Property Taxes, $2,252.42
Parcel-77798, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2021 Property Taxes, $2,222.54
Parcel-77798, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2022 Property Taxes, $2,163.95
Parcel-77798, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2023 Property Taxes, $2,041.61
Parcel-77798, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2024 Property Taxes, $1,965.62
Parcel-76943, Assessment Freeze, 2024 Property Taxes, $1,929.00
Parcel-79325, Assessment Freeze, 2024 Property Taxes, $599.58
Parcel-48163, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2023 Property Taxes, $125.96
Parcel-48163, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2024 Property Taxes, $1,555.26
Notices and Requests
Notice of Permit Application was received from the US Army Corps of Engineers for the completion of Copper Creek Estates and Copper Creek Heights Developments on the SW Side of the Intersection of East 26th Street and South Six Mile Road in Section 30, Township 101 North, Range 48 West; at Latitude 43.525464 and Longitude -96.633251; in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, SD; Ronning Enterprises, Inc., Applicant
Authorize the Auditor to Publish the Minnehaha Conservation District Financial Report for 2024 Pursuant to SDCL 38-8-57
PRESENTATION
Carey Deaver, Director of Human Resources, introduced Victoria McGrath from McGrath Consulting to provide a presentation on the job evaluation and compensation study. In August 2024, the Commission approved a contract with McGrath Human Resources Group for a job evaluation and compensation study. The study's purpose was to review the County's current job evaluation process, to conduct a salary and benefits survey; and to identify recommended pay structures for County positions. The presentation highlighted the following areas: study methodology, organizations surveyed, County demographics, factors impacting position classification, overall market standing, current matrix structure, and recommendations for new pay plans for full-time and election positions. The presentation also included recommendations for position classifications and overall compensation approaches. The next phase of the study will include discussions on which, if any, of the study components the Commission may select to implement.
RESOLUTION
Jason Gearman, Director of Emergency Management, presented a resolution to declare a fire danger in Minnehaha County prohibiting open burning. On March 20th, the National Weather Service issued a "Red Flag" warning for numerous counties in South Dakota, including Minnehaha. The Red Flag warning will most likely continue until our area receives some measurable rainfall. Due to the low humidity, dry and windy conditions, the Minnehaha County Rural Fire Chiefs Association is asking the Minnehaha County Commission to approve a resolution for a burn ban. Director Gearman recommends giving authority to the Commission Chair or the Rural Fire Commission Liaison to rescind the ban based upon conditions and input from the Rural Fire Chiefs Association President Mike Harstad. The proposed action is intended to prohibit open burning. An exception to the ban is allowed for the burning of a substance in a container that is sufficient to prohibit the escape of the burning substance, sparks, flames or hot ashes from the container. The proposed burn ban does not include cities within Minnehaha County.
MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Beninga, to Amend the Proposed Resolution by Adding a Section that the Prohibition on Open Burning may be Rescinded by the Chair of the Minnehaha County Board of County Commissioners and the designated Minnehaha County Rural Fire Department/Emergency Management Commissioner Liaison upon Consultation with the Minnehaha County Emergency Management Director and the Minnehaha County Rural Fire Chiefs. 5 ayes.
MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Approve Resolution MC25-09, Declaring a Fire Emergency in Minnehaha County and Prohibiting Open Burning, as Amended. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.
RESOLUTION MC 25-09
DECLARING A FIRE EMERGENCY IN MINNEHAHA COUNTY AND PROHIBITING OPEN BURNING
WHEREAS, the Minnehaha County Board of County Commissioners is charged with protecting the health and safety of the citizens of Minnehaha County; and
WHEREAS, conditions of fire danger now exist due to the dry spring conditions, unseasonably warm temperatures, and windy conditions that are currently prevalent in Minnehaha County, South Dakota; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE MINNEHAHA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, based on the recommendations of the Minnehaha County Rural Fire Chiefs and the Minnehaha County Emergency Management Director, and under the authority of SDCL 7-8-20 (18), that a Fire Danger Emergency is hereby declared and all open burning as defined in Ordinance MC34-04, is hereby prohibited within the boundaries of Minnehaha County, South Dakota, exclusive of any incorporated municipality within the county; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this prohibition on open burning may be rescinded by the Chair of the Minnehaha County Board of County Commissioners and the designated Minnehaha County Rural Fire Department/Emergency Management Commissioner Liaison upon consultation with the Minnehaha County Emergency Management Director and the Minnehaha County Rural Fire Chiefs that the declared Fire Danger Emergency no longer exists; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution is declared to be necessary for the immediate preservation of public safety in accordance with the provisions of SDCL 7-18A-8 and is effective immediately and shall continue until in force and effect until it is rescinded as set forth above or rescinded by further action of the Minnehaha County Board of County Commissioners.
Dated this 25th day of March, 2025.
APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
By: Dean Karsky, Chair
ATTEST: Leah Anderson, Auditor
Kym Christiansen, Deputy Auditor
PRESENTATIONS
John Parker, Minnehaha Conservation District Manager, gave a presentation regarding the organization's mission, services provided, project highlights including tree potting & irrigation and prairie and pollinator garden kits, education outreach including the Sioux Empire Water Festival and community garden and education space, and organization partners.
Leah Anderson, Auditor, presented a briefing on the Auditor's Office and highlighted the variety of functions that the Auditor's Office performs. As the county's population grows, many areas of support that we offer continue to increase. The Auditor's Office is not a revenue generator for the county, and the office spends a great deal of time apportioning funds that the county is just a pass-thru of. Those functions include accounting management (payables/liens/capital assets/payroll), document management, property tax administration, budget & finance management, and election management. Accounting management consists of accounts payable (vouchers and 1099 reporting), liens (County Aid and attorney fees-processing and payments), payroll (payroll tax reporting, payroll liabilities and W-2 reports) as well as general accounting functions. Some of the general accounting functions include capital asset tracking, financial statement preparation, account reconciliations (bank accounts & credit cards), insurance calculations, and journal entries, as well as the calculation of pass-thru funds (911/property tax/bank franchise fees). Document Management functions include recording all actions taken by the Commission Board, recording bid opening and requests for proposals, processing various alcoholic beverage licenses and medical cannabis licenses, scheduling various legal publications, tracking and filing of minutes, resolutions, and ordinances, along with managing public record requests. The Property Tax Administration is responsible for completing all property tax calculations and reports for Minnehaha County taxing entities and submitting that information to the Department of Revenue to ensure compliance with State law. An additional function of property tax administration is abatement calculations, adjustments, and flow of abatement throughout the process. Budget and finance management is responsible for the financial and budgetary programs of the entire county, including the following: annual audit, financial reports, budget process, supplements to budget, and grant management and assistance to departments. Auditor Anderson went on to highlight the responsibilities of election management, which include primary and general elections, support for municipal and school district elections, the maintaining of precinct boundaries, voter registration list maintenance, and assisting citizens with voter registration and absentee requests. Finally, the presentation highlighted the legislation that was focused on the elections as well as the department goals for the upcoming year.
Bill Hoskins, Museum Director, gave a briefing on the Siouxland Heritage Museums and highlighted information about the Old Courthouse Museum, Pettigrew Home and Museum, Irene Hall Museum Resources Center, and the Museum Outreach. In 2024, visitors come from 48 states and 27 foreign countries, with the busiest days being Saturday, Friday, Thursday, and Sunday. Also, in 2024, the Museum Staff presented 601 programs with 217 programs being held on-site and 384 off-site to 31,625 people. Director Hoskins explained that museum staff manage a collection of over 129,000 artifacts from the past perfect database. In an effort to expand public access to the museum collection, the museum moved to a new cloud-based management program. This has resulted in public access to the collection through PastPerfect and the Museum Website expanded to 89,000 artifacts. The presentation went on to highlight the conservation/special projects programs being undertaken, including the cleaning and re-leading of five stained-glass windows at the Old Courthouse Museums and other repairs at the Old Courthouse Museums. In addition, two Senator Richard F. Pettigrew's canes were conserved at the Gerald R. Ford Conservation Center in Omaha. The museum can draw up to 4% of the average balance of the Endowment Fund, established in August 1993, over the last twelve quarters. Revenue from the Endowment comes into the budget for a specific purpose and is considered obligated funds. The fund has grown significantly over the years, resulting in greater support for museum operations. Finally, Museum Director Hoskins and the Museum staff will continue to build on our relationships and cooperative ventures to better serve the public. Great education programs, diverse exhibits, and outstanding customer service encourage the public to keep coming back.
AGREEMENTS
Upon the request of Jacob Maras, MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Heisey, to Authorize the Chair to Sign an Agreement between Minnehaha County and Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. for Construction Administration for Project MC20-12, Structure 50-087-120 Bridge Replacement for an Amount Not to Exceed $98,552.92. 5 ayes.
Tom Greco, Commission Administrative Officer, presented a request for authorization for the Chair to sign an agreement between Minnehaha County and the University of South Dakota. Minnehaha County was recently awarded a $250,000 grant through the MacArthur Foundation's Safety and Justice Challenge. As part of the grant application, the County identified USD's Center for Rural Health Initiatives to provide project management, data analysis, and community engagement services. The County has maintained a long-standing relationship with the Center of Rural Health Initiatives to provide such services under previous MacArthur grant funding cycles. The current two-year cycle includes funding for services in the amount of $65,000. MOTION by Bleyenberg, seconded by Kippley, to Authorize the Chair to Sign an Agreement between Minnehaha County and the University of South Dakota to Provide Project Management, Data Analysis, and Community Engagement Services Performed by the Center for Rural Health Improvement in the Amount of $65,000. By roll call: 5 ayes.
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Reone Ullom, Sioux Falls, spoke about election legislation especially related to the residency requirements.
COMMISSIONER LIAISON REPORTS
Commissioner Heisey reported on the recent meeting with Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership.
Commissioner Beninga reported on the process meeting of the Juvenile Justice Center construction.
Commissioner Kippley reported on the recent meeting on the Planning & Zoning meeting.
Commissioner Karsky reported on the annual meeting for the Sioux Metro Growth Alliance.
Commissioner Bleyenberg reported on the recent meeting of the library board.
MOTION by Heisey, seconded by Kippley, to enter into Executive Session pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2 (1), (3), (4), and (6) at 11:05 a.m. 5 ayes.
Commissioner Beninga excused himself from the meeting at 12:05 p.m.
Chair Karsky declared the executive session concluded at 12:11 p.m.
MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Heisey, to adjourn at 12:12 p.m. 4 ayes.
The Commission adjourned until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25th, 2025.
APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION:
Dean Karsky
Chair
ATTEST:
Kym Christiansen
Commission Recorder
Published at the total approximate cost of $274.45 and can be viewed for free at www.sdpublicnotices.com. 4-3-25_1tc
Minutes of the Minnehaha County Commissioners joint meeting with the City of Sioux Falls for March 25, 2025
THE MINNEHAHA COUNTY COMMISSION CONVENED AT 5:00 PM on March 25, 2025, pursuant to adjournment on March 25, 2025. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT WERE: Beninga, Bleyenberg, Heisey, Karsky, and Kippley. Also present was Kym Christiansen, Commission Recorder.
City Council members present: Barranco, Cole, Merkouris, Sigette, Soehl, Spellerberg, and Thomason. Councilor Basye and Mayor TenHaken were absent.
Chair Karsky called the meeting to order.
MOTION by Bleyenberg, seconded by Heisey, to Approve the Agenda. 5 ayes. The City concurred.
ZONING APPEAL
Kevin Hoekman, Planner, gave a briefing on an appeal of a decision by the Joint Planning Commission to deny Conditional use Permit #25-10 to transfer one (1) building eligibility from Lots 2 & 3 Lacey's 2nd Addition N1/2 to Lot B of Lacey's Tract 2 N1/2 N1/2 all within Section 35-T102N-R49W Mapleton Township. The property is located east of the intersection of Bahnson Avenue and E 60th Street N. The petitioner and property owner are Glatco Company, LLP. The applicant is requesting to transfer building eligibility from a small undevelopable parcel to a platted lot near a paved road. The transfer would allow the building eligibility to be utilized for the construction of a single-family residence. The Joint Zoning Ordinance allows a transfer of building eligibility with approval of a conditional use permit. The development of this subdivision has taken place over several decades. Three houses exist in the subdivision on lots A, E, and D of Lacey's Addition. One house was built prior to density zoning and uses on building eligibility. The other two houses use building eligibilities that were transferred to the subdivision with two separate conditional use permits in 1992. Lacey's 2nd Addition was platted in 2006 by the Sioux Falls Development Foundation as a small strip of land between Lacey's Addition and N Bahnson Avenue. Much of the surrounding land area was annexed into the City of Sioux Falls in 2007. The Joint Planning Commission heard the item at February 24, 2025, Planning Commission meeting. Both county and city planning staff recommended denial of the proposed transfer because of concerns about future land development in the area. The Joint Planning Commissions unanimously denied the request to transfer building eligibility. MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Beninga, to Defer the Appeal of a Decision by the Joint Planning Commission to Deny Conditional Use Permit #25-10 to April 22, 2025, Joint Sioux Falls City Council/Minnehaha County Commission Meeting. By roll call vote: 5 ayes. The City concurred.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Paul TenHaken, City of Sioux Falls; Thomas Otten, Vice President, Avera Behavioral Health; Julie Haddock, RN Manager, The Link; and Tiffany Wolfgang, CEO, Southeastern Behavioral Health, provided an update on The Link Community Triage Center. The presentation highlighted the mission, vision, and values of the organization as well as its impact. The services provided at The Link include 24/7 access to a triage assessment with a healthcare professional for immediate care and treatment related to acute intoxication, substance withdrawal, mental health crisis and post-sexual assault care. The Link has a care team comprised of certified nurse practitioners, registered nurses and licensed practical nurses, paramedics and triage technicians, behavioral health technicians, chemical dependency counselors, peer support specialist, and a social worker. The presentation went on to highlight the desired outcomes for The Link, including the following: provide better access to care for our community; reduce unnecessary emergency department visits and reduce jail bookings; reduce inpatient behavioral health hospitalizations, offer coordinated mental health and substance-use disorder services; and normalize the conservation around mental health and addition. Various statistics that are tracked by The Link were highlighted, including the changes in the jail population for protective custody, involuntary commitment for alcohol/drugs & emergency 5 hold. The partnership with Southeastern Behavioral Health was highlighted, including the services provided by the organization and in partnership with Avera, as well as the outcomes. Next, the presentation highlighted the trending drugs in Sioux Falls, including alcohol, which remains by far the most common substance of abuse at The Link, methamphetamines, MDMA (ecstasy), marijuana, prescription drugs, fentanyl and other opioids, cocaine, and heroin. Finally, the presentation highlighted operation hope, current items being explored by the Board, and how to refer someone to The Link.
Logan Penfield, Housing Development Manager, City of Sioux Falls, gave a presentation on the 2024 Housing Overview and 2025 Look Ahead. The presentation highlighted the partnership between the City and County working together on housing issues. The role of the department is to collaborate to: produce, preserve or rehabilitate housing options that are safe, sanitary, and affordable; invest in neighborhoods; understand data-driven needs; and use funding to create long-term financially sustainable programs. The work completed is accomplished by leveraging and maximizing funding from federal, state, and local governments via housing division programs and strategic partnerships. The 2024 impact on the community via the various programs includes $8.55 million, 2,086 people helped, 215 completed projects along with 1,089 households at or below 50% Area Median Income. The presentation went on to highlight the partnerships with Habitat for Humanity and InterLakes Community Action Partnership for Heartland House and Bright Futures. Another partnership between the City of Sioux Falls, InterLakes Community Action Partnership, South Dakota Housing Development Authority and the Bishop Dudley Hospitality House for Community Commons. Finally, the presentation highlighted the upcoming projects being worked on for the year 2025 and beyond.
MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Beninga, to Approve at 6:01 p.m. 5 ayes. The City concurred.
The Commission adjourned until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 1st, 2025.
APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION:
Dean Karsky
Chair
ATTEST:
Kym Christiansen
Commission Recorder
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Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Garretson School Board for March 31, 2025
SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
Special Meeting Garretson School District #49-4 6:00 p.m. March 31, 2025
Present: President Natasha Mendoza, Vice President Tana Clark (arrived at 6:35 p.m.), Board Member Wyatt Compton, Board Member Shannon Nordstrom, Board Member Justin VanDeBerg, Superintendent Guy Johnson & Business Manager Jacob Schweitzer. Others present: Elementary Principal Katie Hoekman, MS/HS Principal Chris McGregor, Joni Heggen & Garrick Moritz.
At 6:02 p.m., the Board convened in the Library at the Garretson School District for a special board meeting. All votes are unanimous, unless specifically noted in the minutes.
President Mendoza led the Pledge of Allegiance and welcomed guests and visitors.
There were no comments made during the Open Forum portion of the meeting.
President Mendoza called for any additions or corrections to the Board agenda. There were no additions or corrections presented.
Action 25-084: Motion by Compton, second by VanDeBerg, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.
Action 25-085: Motion by Nordstrom, second by Compton, to appoint Louis Gerstman as an election worker for the Garretson School District School Board Election on April 8, 2025. Motion carried.
Action 25-086: Motion by Nordstrom, second by VanDeBerg, to go into executive session, pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2, subsection 1: A Personnel Matter and subsection 4: Staff Negotiations. Motion carried. The Board entered executive session at 6:05 p.m.
President Mendoza declared the Board out of executive session at 8:02 p.m.
Action 25-087: Motion by Nordstrom, second by Clark, to extend principal contracts by one year, with specific contract terms to be determined at a later date. Motion carried.
Action 25-088: Motion by Compton, second by VanDeBerg, to amend the Superintendent’s contract as agreed on by the parties. Motion carried.
Action 25-089: Motion by Clark, second by Nordstrom, to adjourn at 8:05 p.m. Motion carried.
Approved by the Garretson Board of Education this _____ day of _________, 2025.
Natasha Mendoza, Board President
Jacob Schwetizer, Business Manager
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NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL ELECTION
MUNICIPALITY OF GARRETSON, SD
A Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025, in Garretson, South Dakota. If the polls cannot be opened because of bad weather, the election may be postponed one week.
The election polls will be open from seven a.m. to seven p.m. central time on the day of the election.
At the election, the following offices will be filled:
WARD 2- (Two Year Term)
Candidates:
Tony Plahn
Matthew ‘Jake’ Jacobson
Furthermore, the following are unopposed:
WARD 3- (Two Year Term): Brayden Beaner
WARD 1 - (Two Year Term): Alysha Kientopf
The polling place of this municipality is as follows:
Garretson American Legion
504 Main Avenue
Garretson, SD 57030
Any voter who needs assistance, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may contact the municipal finance officer at (605) 594-6721 before the election for information on polling place accessibility for people with disabilities.
Paetyn Dreckman
Finance Officer
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NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION
GARRETSON SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 49-4
A School District Election will be held on April 8, 2025, in all the voting precincts in School District No. 49-4, Garretson, South Dakota. If the polls cannot be opened because of bad weather, the election may be postponed one week.
The election polls will be open from seven a.m. to seven p.m. central time on the day of the election.
OFFICES BEING VOTED ON:
Two at-large school board member positions for a term of three (3) years. Candidates that have filed petitions are Laura Otis, Nathan deWit and Chad Stoterau.
The polling place in each precinct of this district is as follows:
American Legion Post 23, Garretson, South Dakota
504 N. Main Ave., Garretson, SD 57030
Any voter who needs assistance, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may contact the school business manager at 605-594-3451 before the election for information on polling place accessibility for people with disabilities.
Jacob Schweitzer,
Business Manager
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NOTICE OF MEETING OF COUNTY EQUALIZATION BOARD
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners, sitting as the County Board of Equalization of Minnehaha County, South Dakota will meet in the Commission Meeting Room in said County on Tuesday, the 8th day of April, 2025, for the purpose of reviewing, correcting and equalizing the assessment of said County for the year 2025 and shall continue in session and may adjourn from time to time until all filed property appeals have been determined and equalization is completed but no later than April 29, 2025.
All persons considering themselves aggrieved by said assessment, are required to submit written notice to the Minnehaha County Director of Equalization-220 W 6th St, Sioux Falls SD 57104 no later than April 1, 2025.
Leah Anderson
Minnehaha County Auditor
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Notice of Hearing: for Adult Name Change 49CIV 25-001064
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA) SS COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA)
IN CIRCUIT COURT SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT In the Matter of the Petition of Matthew Alan Carter, For a Change of Name to Raen “The Divine” Arrendale.
49CIV:25-001064
Notice is hereby given that a Verified Petition for Adult Name Change has been filed by Matthew Alan Carter, the object and prayer of which is to change Petitioner’s name from Matthew Alan Carter to Raen “The Divine” Arrendale.
On the 22nd day of April, 2025, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. said Verified Petition will be heard by this Court before the Honorable Judge Hoffman, at the Court Room 5A in the Minnehaha County Courthouse, City of Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, or as soon thereafter as is convenient for the court. Anyone may come and appear at that time and place and show reasons, if any, why said name should not be changed as re- quested.
Dated this 7th Day of March, 2025 at Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Attested by, Cathy Arant Clerk of Court.
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Notice of Hearing: for Adult Name Change 49CIV 25-1161
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA) SS COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA)
IN CIRCUIT COURT SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT In the Matter of the Petition of Morgan Arthur Eugene Westendorf, For a Change of Name to Morgan Arthur Eugene Dreesman.
49CIV:25-1161
Notice is hereby given that a Verified Petition for Adult Name Change has been filed by Morgan Arthur Eugene Westendorf, the object and prayer of which is to change Petitioner’s name from Morgan Arthur Eugene Westendorf to Morgan Arthur Eugene Dreesman.
On the 22nd day of April, 2025, at the hour of 11:00 a.m. said Verified Petition will be heard by this Court before the Honorable Judge Pekas, at the Court Room in the Minnehaha County Courthouse, City of Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, or as soon thereafter as is convenient for the court. Anyone may come and appear at that time and place and show reasons, if any, why said name should not be changed as re- quested.
Dated this 7th Day of March, 2025 at Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Attested by, Cathy Arant Clerk of Court.
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Notice of Hearing: for Adult Name Change 49CIV 24-4816
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA) SS COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA)
IN CIRCUIT COURT SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT In the Matter of the Petition of Altisha Ranae Matthews, For a Change of Name to Kwan Ranae Matthews.
49CIV:24-4816
Notice is hereby given that a Verified Petition for Adult Name Change has been filed by Altisha Ranae Matthews, the object and prayer of which is to change Petitioner’s name from Altisha Ranae Matthews to Kwan Ranae Matthews.
On the 6th day of May, 2025, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. said Verified Petition will be heard by this Court before the Honorable Judge Mowery, at the Court Room in the Minnehaha County Courthouse, City of Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, or as soon thereafter as is convenient for the court. Anyone may come and appear at that time and place and show reasons, if any, why said name should not be changed as re- quested.
Dated this 28th Day of March, 2025 at Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Attested by, Cathy Arant Clerk of Court.
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