- Minutes of the Garretson School Board Dist. #49-4 for March 10, 2025
- Notice of Hearing: for Adult Name Change 49CIV 25-001064
- Notice of Hearing: for Adult Name Change 49CIV 25-1161
- Minutes of the Town of Sherman for March 4th, 2025
- Notice to Bidders: Town of Sherman, Tiger Park Maintenance
- NOTICE OF MEETING OF COUNTY EQUALIZATION BOARD
- Minutes of the City of Garretson, Meeting as a Board of Equalization on March 17, 2025
- Special Meeting of the City of Garretson For March 17, 2025
Minutes of the Garretson School Board Dist. #49-4 for March 10, 2025
SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES
Regular Meeting Garretson School District #49-4 6:00 p.m. March 10, 2025
Present: Board President Natasha Mendoza, Board Vice President Tana Clark (joined via Zoom), 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, Ang Bly, Joni Heggen, Jacki Liester, Kim Macziewski, Garrick Moritz & Sherri Schoenfish.
At 6:00 p.m., the Board convened in the Library for its regular meeting of the Garretson School Board. All votes are unanimous, unless specifically noted in the minutes.
President Mendoza led the Pledge of Allegiance and welcomed guests and visitors.
President Mendoza called for any additions or corrections to the Board agenda. There were no additions or corrections presented.
Action 25-073: Motion by VanDeBerg, second by Compton, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.
There were no comments made during the Open Forum portion of the meeting.
Action 25-074: Motion by Compton, second by VanDeBerg, to approve the following consent agenda items as presented. Approval of February 10, 2025 regular board meeting minutes, approval of February 25, 2025 special board meeting minutes, approval of payments for February 2025 claims, approval of the financial statements for February 2025, approval of February 2025 payroll, and approval of the following personnel actions: Kim Macziewski resignation/retirement and Tori Steineke resignation (Junior High Girls Basketball & Junior High Volleyball only). Motion carried.
GARRETSON SCHOOL DISTRICT #49-4
CLAIMS PAID MARCH 10, 2025
GENERAL FUND
A-OX WELDING SUPPLY CO., INC., AG. CYLINDER RENTALS, $93.52; ACCESS SYSTEMS, STAPLES FOR PRINTERS, $206.99; ALLIANCE COMMUNICATIONS, MARCH 2025 INTERNET & PHONE SERVICES, $807.00; BOHL, PRESTON, 2024-2025 WRESTLING SEASON- TRACKWRESTLING, $240.00; CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO., HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE CLASS MATERIAL, $107.10; CARROLL INSTITUTE, FEBRUARY & MARCH 2025 CONTRACTS, $1,700.00; CHRISTENSEN, AARON, 2024-2025 WRESTLING SEASON- TRACKWRESTLING, $120.00; CHRISTENSEN, WILLIE, 2024-2025 WRESTLING SEASON- SCOREBOARD, $360.00; CITY OF GARRETSON, GAS/SEWER/WATER. $9,622.27; CLIMATE SYSTEMS, INC., MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS, $772.07; CULLIGAN WATER, PURIFIED SALT, $78.00; DAKOTA AUTO PARTS, FOG LAMP/SEAT BELT, $100.06; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, AMAZON- BOOKS FOR CLASS, $662.60; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, AMAZON- LIBRARY BOOKS, $31.97; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, CASEY’S- STAFF IN-SERVICE BREAKFAST, $231.42; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, KIBBLE EQUIPMENT- BOLTS/NUTS/WASHERS, $13.52; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, PIZZA RANCH- REGION WRESTLING MEETING MEAL, $71.57; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, STAGE PARTNERS- SPRING PLAY SCRIPT, $480.05; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, YESWAY- FUEL- DELEGATE ASSEMBLY, $27.20; GARRETSON FOOD CENTER, CLASSROOM MATERIALS/SUPPLIES, $259.13; GARRETSON GAZETTE, BOARD MINUTES/NOTICE OF VACANCIES PUBLICATIONS, $177.00; GARRETSON SCHOOL DISTRICT CUSTODIAL ACCOUNT, FEBRUARY 2025 IMPREST ACCOUNT REIMBURSEMENT, $20,610.77; GRAHAM TIRE, SILVER VAN- TIRES, $469.44; HEALTHEQUITY, HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT CONTRIBUTIONS/FEES, $475.28; HERMANSON, ANDREW, 2024-2025 WRESTLING SEASON- TRACKWRESTLING, $60.00; HILLYARD, CLEANING/MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES, $1,394.06; HORACE MANN, FEBRUARY 2025 PAYROLL ACH’S, $459.44; HOWE, BETSY, MINNESOTA NURSING LICENSE FEE- RENEWAL, $86.83; INNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS, ELECTRIC PENCIL SHARPENERS, $140.25; JJ & ZAK, 2025-2026 ICU RENEWAL- 3-YEAR RENEWAL, $4,797.00; JOHNSON, SAM, 2024-2025 WRESTLING SEASON- TRACKWRESTLING, $240.00; JOSTENS INC., GRADUATION CORDS, $73.20; KIENTOPF, ALYSHA, CLASSROOM ITEMS/SUPPLIES- REIMBURSEMENT, $137.97; LYNN, JACKSON, SHULTZ & LEBRUN, P.C., LEGAL SERVICES, $1,194.50; MARTENS, TONY, 2024-2025 WRESTLING SEASON- SCOREBOARD, $240.00; MIDWEST BUS PARTS, INC., TRANSPORTATION SUPPLIES, $106.93; MUDDER, DAVID, 2024-2025 JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL OFFICIAL, $50.00; NASSP, FISCAL YEAR 2026 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY AFFILIATION, $385.00; NORTH CENTRAL BUS & EQUIPMENT, INC., TRANSPORTATION SUPPLIES, $599.36; OLSON’S PEST TECHNICIANS, BIMONTHLY PEST CONTROL SERVICES, $100.00; PALISADES OIL, CO., DIESEL FUEL, $900.92; PALISADES PROPANE, CO., PROPANE/TIRES- DISMOUNT/MOUNT, $1,382.64; PERFORMANCE PRESS, INC., PROGRAM BOOKLETS, $205.00; POPPLERS MUSIC, INC., BAND SUPPLIES, $211.74; PRINCIPAL’S CONFERENCE, 2025 PRINCIPAL’S CONFERENCE REGISTRATION, $400.00; RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT REPAIR, WORK ORDER #102842 WALK-IN COOLER, $243.84; SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS OF SOUTH DAKOTA, WILD WEST LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE REGISTRATION, $100.00; SHAW, BRANDON, 2024-2025 WRESTLING SEASON- SCOREBOARD, $60.00; SMITH, ERNIE, 2024-2025 JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL OFFICIAL, $400.00; SOUTH DAKOTA COUNSELING ASSOCIATION, CONFERENCE REGISTRATION, $105.00; STEVE’S ELECTRIC & PLUMBING, INC., MISCELLANEOUS MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS, $1,058.62; STOLTENBERG, CURT, 2024-2025 BASKETBALL SEASON- 35-SECOND SHOT CLOCK, $480.00; STURDEVANT’S AUTO VALUE, AIR FILTERS/BRAKE LINE, $103.47; SWATEK, TAYSON, 2024-2025 WRESTLING SEASON- SCOREBOARD, $180.00; VANDERSNICK EXCAVATING, LLC, FEBRUARY 2025 SNOW REMOVAL, $1,355.00; WAGEWORKS, FEBRUARY 2025 ACH FEES, $1,454.26; WAGNER, DAVE, 2024-2025 WRESTLING SEASON- TRACKWRESTLING, $180.00; XCEL ENERGY, DECEMBER 2024-JANUARY 2025 ELECTRICITY, $7,494.23;
TOTAL GENERAL FUND, $64,096.22
CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND
ACCESS SYSTEMS, MARCH 2025 SERVICES, $1,403.06; COMBINED BUILDING SPECIALTIES, INC., BLEACHER SERVICE- INSPECT/SERVICE, $1,060.00; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL- GARBAGE CARTS, $2,351.11; PITNEY BOWES, EQUIPMENT LEASE- 1/1/2025-3/31/2025, $218.82;
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND, $5,032.99
SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND
A TO Z WORLD LANGUAGES, INC., FEBRUARY 5, 2025 INTERPRETER SERVICES, $120.00; GOODCARE, LLC, FEBRUARY 2025 SERVICES, $5,748.22; ISI, LLC, FEBRUARY 2025 INTERPRETER SERVICES, $8,505.50; LIFESCAPE, JANUARY 2025 SERVICES/TUITION, $4,314.00; MITCHELL SCHOOL DISTRICT #17-2, ABBOTT HOUSE PLACEMENT, $1,971.42; PRAIRIE LAKES EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVE, FEBRUARY 2025 SERVICES, $2,872.27; SIOUX FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT #49-5, JANUARY 2025 TUITION, $1,702.59; TEACHWELL SOLUTIONS, JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2025 SERVICES, $19,989.00; ZELL, MALLORY, WORKSHOP IN SIOUX FALLS- MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT, $25.06;
TOTAL SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND, $45,248.06
FOOD SERVICE FUND
LUNCHTIME SOLUTIONS, INC., FEBRUARY 2025 FOOD SERVICES, $37,217.02;
TOTAL FOOD SERVICE FUND, $37,217.02
CUSTODIAL FUND
FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, AMAZON- POPCORN BAGS FOR CONCESSIONS, $49.99; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, AMAZON- STUDENT COUNCIL SUPPLIES, $27.98; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, AMAZON- STUDENT COUNCIL VALENTINE’S DAY CANDY, $29.98; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, ANNIE’S- GIFT CARDS FOR STUDENT COUNCIL, $69.00; FIRST BANK & TRUST CREDIT CARD, DOLLAR GENERAL- BOWLS/ICE CREAM/UTENSILS, $19.91;
TOTAL CUSTODIAL FUND, $196.86
TOTAL CLAIMS: $151,791.15
IMPREST CHECKS
FEBRUARY 2025
GENERAL FUND IMPREST CHECKS
BOMHOFF, BRAD, GIRLS BASKETBALL OFFICIAL- 1/31/2025, $150.20; BOONE, COLIN, WRESTLING QUAD OFFICIAL- 2/14/2025, $234.84; CASH, STATE WRESTLING MEAL MONEY, $920.00; CHESTER BAND BOOSTERS, BIG EAST CONFERENCE HONOR BAND- FOUR STUDENTS, $52.00; CITY OF GARRETSON, GAS/SEWER/WATER, $13,441.48; FORSSTROM, DAN, BASKETBALLL DOUBLEHEADER OFFICIAL- 2/20/2025, $160.44; HALLMAN, JORDAN, GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL OFFICIAL- 2/20/2025, $65.15; JOSTENS, INC., GRADUATION OUTFITS, $2,159.70; KELLENBERGER, ADAM, BOYS BASKETBALL OFFICIAL- 2/24/2025, $117.20; KOST, TODD, GIRLS BASKETBALL OFFICIAL- 2/6/2025, $144.84; METTLER, ZACH, WRESTLING QUAD OFFICIAL- 2/14/2025, $240.20; MONTROSE SCHOOL, CONFERENCE WRESTLING TOURNAMENT LOSS SHARE- 2/8/2025, $127.98; POPPEMA, MIKE, GIRLS BASKETBALL OFFICIAL- 1/31/2025, $120.44; SKOGSTAD, KURT, GIRLS BASKETBALL OFFICIAL- 1/31/2025, $119.72; SLYKHUIS, CLARK, WRESTLING TRIANGULAR OFFICIAL- 2/13/2025, $245.56; SLYKHUIS, MADDIX, WRESTLING TRIANGULAR OFFICIAL- 2/13/2025, $312.56; SMITH, ERNIE, BOYS BASKETBALL C/JV OFFICIAL- 2/20/2025, $60.00; STALLMAN, TRACY, SCIENCE FAIR BREAKFAST ITEMS, $49.49; SWEETER, DREW, BASKETBALL DOUBLEHEADER OFFICIAL- 2/20/2025, $165.84; VANDEBERG, AARON, BOYS BASKETBALL OFFICIAL- 2/24/2025, $148.86; VOSSEKUIL, CHAD, BOYS BASKETBALL OFFICIAL- 2/24/2025, $117.56; WAGNER SCHOOL DISTRICT #11-4, BOYS WRESTLING TOURNAMENT- 2/1/2025, $150.00; WALSH, STEVE, GIRLS BASKETBALL OFFICIAL- 2/6/2025, $118.64; WASTE MANAGEMENT, FEBRUARY 2025 GARBAGE & RECYCLING SERVICES, $700.67; WATERMAN, TONY, BASKETBALL DOUBLEHEADER OFFICIAL- 2/20/2025, $195.56; WEBSTER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT #18-5, BOYS WRESTLING TOURNAMENT- 1/4/2025, $175.00; WELBIG, JEFF, GIRLS BASKETBALL OFFICIAL- 2/6/2025, $116.84;
TOTAL GENERAL FUND IMPREST CHECKS, $20,610.77
TOTAL IMPREST CHECKS: $20,610.77
Financial Report
The Business Manager presented a financial report of cash balances, expenditures, and receipts for the month of February 2025 as listed below:
Cash Balances as of February 28, 2025: General Fund: $498,393.52; Capital Outlay Fund: $1,465,626.61; Special Education Fund: $194,399.40; Food Service Fund: $278,680.18; Driver’s Education Fund: $12,068.52; Preschool Fund: ($22,043.83); Custodial Fund: $51,134.33.
Expenditures: General Fund: Claims, $35,364.52; Payroll, $314,270.94; Capital Outlay Fund: Claims, $77,392.68; Special Education Fund: Claims, $39,638.38; Payroll, $64,065.20; Food Service Fund: Claims, $38,071.50; Preschool Fund: Payroll, $9,866.32; Custodial Fund: ACH Fees, $2,388.98; Claims, $84,294.62.
Receipts: General Fund: Local Sources, $58,732.63; Intermediate Sources, $1,467.26; State Sources, $392,182.05; Capital Outlay Fund: Local Sources, $39,770.86; Special Education Fund: Local Sources, $33,237.01; State Sources, $29,894.00; Food Service Fund: Local Sources, $27,321.51; Federal Sources, $18,473.29; Preschool Fund: Local Sources, $3,000.00; Custodial Fund: Local Sources, $108,134.81.
Old Business:
None
New Business:
There were no conflicts of interest.
Superintendent Johnson announced that Kim Macziewski was selected as the Garretson School District Teacher of the Year.
RESOLUTION 2024-2025-4: Motion by Nordstrom, second by Compton, to pass a resolution for the property transfer to the Blue Dragon Academy. Resolution carried.
Action 25-075: Motion by Compton, second by VanDeBerg, to approve the Driver’s Education programming and cost. The prices for Driver’s Education will be $260 for Garretson School District students and $330 for out-of-district students. Motion carried.
Action 25-076: Motion by Nordstrom, second by VanDeBerg, to approve the 2025-2026 school year calendar as presented. Motion carried.
Board President Mendoza led a discussion on board members attending area equalization meetings. Tana Clark will attend the City of Garretson meeting, Wyatt Compton will attend the Highland Township meeting and Palisades Township meeting, Shannon Nordstrom will attend the City of Sherman meeting, and Justin VanDeBerg will attend the Edison Township meeting.
Action 25-077: Motion by Compton, second by VanDeBerg, to appoint Jade Bertotti, Aimee Gilbert, Gerry Karpen, Cortney Rogich, and Ruth Sarar as election workers for the Garretson School District School Board election on April 8, 2025. Motion carried.
Action 25-078: Motion by VanDeBerg, second by Nordstrom, to select Tana Clark and Wyatt Compton as the representatives from the Board for negotiations with the Garretson Teachers Association. Motion carried.
Action 25-079: Motion by Compton, second by VanDeBerg, to appoint Natasha Mendoza and Tana Clark to conduct research and make recommendations for a third-party climate survey. Motion carried.
Action 25-080: Motion by Nordstrom, second by Compton, to authorize the administration to issue teacher contracts. Motion carried.
The following information items were presented to the Board: iPad Handbook, Elementary Handbook, and Middle School/High School (Secondary) Handbook.
The First Reading of the following was presented to the Board as a part of the policy adoption process: Policy DJ: Purchasing (delete Policy DJD: Local Purchasing and Policy DJF: Purchasing Procedures).
There were no Second Readings.
Administration provided the Board with four administrative reports:
a. Superintendent’s Report - Superintendent Johnson gave the Board an update on legislative actions taking place in Pierre. This included Senate Bill 55 (bill for state funding, which ended up being 1.25%), three property tax bills, and House Bill 1239.
b. Prairie Lakes Educational Cooperative Report - Superintendent Johnson made the Board aware that the most recent Prairie Lakes meeting took about 15 minutes and consisted of paying the bills.
c. Elementary Principal/Curriculum Director’s Report - Principal Hoekman informed the Board that there was 95% attendance in elementary for parent-teacher conferences. She added that March 3-7 was Read Across America week and that the 4th graders were attending numerous events, including the Sioux Empire Water Festival, South Dakota Young People’s Concert, & the Wax Museum.
d. Middle School/High School Principal’s Report - Principal McGregor congratulated Danika Juhl for placing 6th at the State Wrestling Tournament. He also congratulated Daniel Hoskins, Jake Jones, Nathanael Roberts, & Joey Tonsay for being selected to attend South Dakota Boys State (all four will be sponsored by the Garretson American Legion Post 23). Principal McGregor also made the Board aware of numerous successes from the FFA, including that Lane Ellefson, Tyler Erickson, Jakob Gnadt, Colin Shellum, & Martin Welch will receive their state FFA Degrees at the State FFA Convention in April.
Action 25-081: Motion by Compton, second by VanDeBerg, to go into executive session, pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2, subsection 1: A Personnel Matter. Motion carried. The Board entered executive session at 6:47 p.m.
President Mendoza declared the Board out of executive session at 8:01 p.m.
Action 25-082: Motion by Compton, second by VanDeBerg, to renew the administrative contracts of Matt Schrank, Jacob Schweitzer, & Kevin Steckler, with specific contract terms to be determined at a later date. Motion carried.
Action 25-083: Motion by Nordstrom, second by VanDeBerg, to adjourn at 8:03 p.m. Motion
Approved by the Garretson Board of Education this _____ day of _________, 2025.
Natasha Mendoza, Board President
Jacob Schweitzer, Business Manager
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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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Minutes of the Town of Sherman for March 4th, 2025
March 4, 2025
The Sherman Town Board met in regular session Tuesday March 4, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Members Present: Gerry Karpen, Larry Sutton and Cheryl Swenson.
Absent: Dawn Williams
Others Present: Robin Berg
Karpen called the meeting to order.
Routine Business:
Approval of the agenda- Motion by Sutton to approve the agenda with adding Tiger Park to agenda, 2nd by Karpen-all ayes, motion carried.
Minutes of the February 4, 2025 meeting were read—Sutton made a motion to approve the minutes, 2nd by Karpen—all Ayes, motion carried.
The Treasurer’s report was read—Sutton made a motion to approve the Treasurers report as read, 2nd by Karpen—all Ayes, motion carried.
Open floor to comments: none
Claims Approved to be paid:
Minnehaha Community Water $60.00 for water, Palisades Propane $334.73, CAN Surety $50.00 for notary fee, Garretson Gazette $28.44 for Jan minutes, $12.14 for notice of vacancy, Xcel Energy $64.64 for town hall lights, $29.55 for park lights, $289.35 for street lights.
Old Business:
1. Date for equalization meeting—March 18, 2025 @ 7:30pm, Karpen will call for school board member to attend.
2. Petitions—Received 1 petition—no election will be held.
New Business:
1. Annual Report—Swenson presented the annual report.
2. Property assessment role—Swenson will pick up.
3. Mowing bids need to be in by April meeting.
4. Tiger Park—Karpen got a bid to till up and add 3 inches of mulch to Tiger Park—Will put ad in paper for more bids.
Sutton made a motion to adjourn, 2nd by Karpen—all ayes. Next regular meeting will be April 1, 2025 @7:30pm. -Cheryl Swenson, Town Clerk
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Notice to Bidders: Town of Sherman, Tiger Park Maintenance
The town of Sherman is currently accepting
Bids to till up the 2,500 sq ft playground at Tiger Park at 2nd & Zeliff. And additionally adding 3” of
Wood chips to the playground area. Submit bids To Cheryl Swenson at 160 Zeliff Ave Sherman, SD, By April 1, 2025
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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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Minutes of the City of Garretson, Meeting as a Board of Equalization on March 17, 2025
City of Garretson March 17, 2025
The Board of Equalization for the City of Garretson, Minnehaha County, South Dakota convened on March 17, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., at the Garretson City Hall, with Mayor Bruce Brown presiding.
ROLL CALL: Bruce Brown, Dave Bonte, Brayden Beaner, Matthew ‘Jake’ Jacobson, Alysha Kientopf. Jackie Rotert and Ryan Story absent
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Paetyn Dreckman and Carrie Mortiz
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL:
A: Agenda – 03-17-2025 Equalization Meeting
Council member Bonte made a motion to approve the agenda with a second from council member Kientopf, 4 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent. Motion passed.
PARCEL 97033: Filed by property owner DeBoer Properties – property owner was not in attendance. No action was taken.
PARCEL 64789: - Filed by property owner Theresa Dillon – property owner was not in attendance. No action was taken.
6:04 pm council member Kientopf made a motion to adjourn the 2025 Equalization Board with a second from council member Bonte. 4 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent. Equalization Board is adjourned for 2025.
Bruce Brown, Mayor
ATTEST
Paetyn Dreckman
Finance Officer
(Unapproved)
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Special Meeting of the City of Garretson For March 17, 2025
City of Garretson
March 17th, 2025
The City Council of the City of Garretson, Minnehaha County, South Dakota met in special session on Monday, March 17th, 2025, immediately following the 2025 equalization meeting at Garretson City Hall with Mayor Brown presiding.
6:04 P.M. Mayor Brown called the regular meeting to order.
ROLL CALL: Bruce Brown – Mayor
Alysha Kientopf – Ward I
Ryan Story – Ward I - absent
Dave Bonte – Ward II
Matthew ‘Jake’ Jacobson – Ward II
Jackie Rotert – Ward III - absent
Brayden Beaner -- Ward III
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Paetyn Dreckman, and Carrie Mortiz
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL:
A. Agenda –03-17-2025 Special Meeting
Council member Jacobson motioned to approve the meeting agenda and council member Kientopf seconded the motion. 4 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent, motion passed.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: none
NEW BUSINESS:
Combining Municipal Election with School Board Election April 8th – Council discussion ensued, and council member Kientopf motioned to combine elections with a second from council member Bonte. 4 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent. Motion passed.
Approval of Election Workers – Dreckman presented the 2025 Municipal/School Board Election workers as Jade Bertotti, Aimee Gilbert, Gerry Karpen, Courtney Rogich, and Ruth Sarar. Council member Bonte made a motion to approve election workers with a second from council member Kientopf. 4 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent. Motion passed.
OTHER ITEMS BROUGHT BEFORE COUNCIL: none
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Pursuant of SDCL 125-2 (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6)
6:11 council member Bonte motioned to adjourn with a second from council member Kientopf. 4 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent, motion passed.
Meeting Adjourned.
Bruce Brown, Mayor
ATTEST
Paetyn Dreckman
Finance Officer
(Unapproved)
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