NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE VOTERS
Sample Ballots for the Nov. 5, 2024 General Election
Minutes of the Minnehaha County Commissioners for Oct. 22, 2024
NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION
A General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in all the voting precincts in Minnehaha County.
The election polls will be open from seven a.m. to seven p.m. central time on the day of the election.
The polling place in each precinct of this county is as follows:
Precinct Location
01-04 Active Generations (Main Campus)
01-05 Active Generations (Main Campus)
01-06 Sunnycrest United Methodist Church
01-09 Peace Lutheran Church
01-10 LifeChange Church (formerly Sioux Falls First)
01-17 LifeChange Church (formerly Sioux Falls First)
01-19 De Dios Es El Poder Ministerio de Restauracion
02-01 De Dios Es El Poder Ministerio de Restauracion
02-02 Southern Hills United Methodist Church
02-03 Morningside Community Center
02-06 Westminster Presbyterian Church
02-08 Embrace Church
02-09 Embrace Church
02-14 Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
02-17 Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
02-18 Eastside Baptist Church
03-01 First Presbyterian Church
03-05 SD Military Heritage Alliance Inc
03-09 Saint Michael’s Catholic Church
03-10 Good News Church
03-11 Church at the Gate
03-12 Career & Technical Education Academy
03-13 Kuehn Community Center
03-14 George McGovern Middle School
03-15 Connection Church
03-16 Memorial Middle School
03-17 Memorial Middle School
03-18 George McGovern Middle School
03-19 Prairie West Library
03-20 McCrossan Visitor Center
04-02 Emmanuel Baptist Church
04-03 East Side Lutheran Church (Barn)
04-04 Wesley United Methodist Church
04-05 The Word of Life Pentecostal Church
04-06 Faith Lutheran Church
04-07 Kenny Anderson Community Center
04-08 Saint Lambert’s Catholic Church
04-09 Grace Lutheran Church
04-10 Active Generations (East Campus)
04-11 Wild Flower Presbyterian Church
04-12 Hilltop United Methodist Church
04-13 Grace Lutheran Church
04-15 Lord of Life Lutheran Church
04-16 The Word of Life Pentecostal Church
04-17 Ben Reifel Middle School
04-18 Ben Reifel Middle School
04-19 Kenny Anderson Community Center
05-01 First Lutheran Church
05-02 First Lutheran Church
05-03 Zion Lutheran Church
05-04 DakotAbilities
05-06 Hope Lutheran Church
05-07 All Souls Church
05-08 Instructional Planning Center
05-09 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
05-10 First Presbyterian Church
05-12 Instructional Planning Center
05-15 Sioux Falls Main Library
05-16 Sioux Falls Main Library
05-18 Faith Family Church
05-19 Saint Mark’s Lutheran Church
05-20 Oyate Community Center
05-21 Trinity Baptist Church
05-22 SD Military Heritage Alliance Inc
05-23 Sioux Falls Main Library
VP-01 Valley Springs American Legion Club
VP-02 Split Rock Fire Station
VP-03 Brandon Municipal Golf Course
VP-04 Mapleton Township Hall
VP-05 Brandon City Hall-Council Chambers
VP-06 Risen Hope Baptist Church
VP-07 Hartford Senior Center (next to City Hall)
VP-08 Humboldt Community Center
VP-09 Baltic Elementary Gymnasium
VP-10 American Legion-Garretson
VP-11 Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids
VP-13 Taopi Community Hall
VP-15 Brandon Fire Station
VP-16 Crooks Community Center
VP-17 Wall Lake Township Hall
VP-21 Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids
Any voter who needs assistance, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may contact the county auditor at 605-367-4220 before the election for information on polling place accessibility for people with disabilities.
-Leah Anderson, County Auditor
Minnehaha County
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INSTRUCTIONS TO THE VOTERS
VOTING RIGHTS
Any voter who can't mark a ballot because the voter has a physical disability or can't read, may ask any person he or she chooses to help the voter vote.
Any voter may ask for instruction in the proper procedure for voting.
Any voter at the polling place prior to 7:00 p.m. is allowed to cast a ballot.
If your voting rights have been violated, you may call the person in charge of the election at 605-367-4220, the Secretary of State at 888-703-5328, or your state's attorney.
Any person who is convicted of a felony on or after July 1, 2012, loses the right to vote. However, any such person may register to vote following the completion of the person's felony sentence.
Any person who is convicted of a felony on or before June 30, 2012, and who receives a sentence of imprisonment to the adult penitentiary system, including a suspended execution of sentence, loses the right to vote. Any such person so sentenced may register to vote following completion of the person's sentence. Further information is available at www.sdsos.gov.
ELECTION CRIMES
Anyone who makes a false statement when voting, tries to vote knowing he or she is not a qualified voter, or tries to vote more than once has committed an election crime.
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Sample Ballots for the Nov. 5, 2024 General Election
Minutes of the Minnehaha County Commissioners for Oct. 22, 2024
 THE MINNEHAHA COUNTY COMMISSION CONVENED AT 9:00 AM on October 22, 2024, pursuant to adjournment on October 15, 2024. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT WERE: Bender, Beninga, Bleyenberg, 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 Bleyenberg, seconded by Kippley, to Approve the Agenda. 5 ayes
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Beninga, to Approve the Consent Agenda. By roll call vote: 5 ayes. Public comment was received from Chet Ellsworth. The consent agenda includes the following items:
Commission Meeting Minutes for October 15, 2024
Bills to be Paid $3,667,750.05
3200 RUSSELL LLC Motels $1230, A&B BUSINESS SOLUT Lease-Rental Agreement $713.36, A&B BUSINESS SOLUT Maintenance Contracts $480.57, A&B BUSINESS SOLUT Office Supplies $133.1, A&B BUSINESS SOLUT Printing/Forms $92.27, A-1 PUMPING & EXCAVA Automotive/Small Equipment $370, ACCREDITATION AUDIT Maintenance Contracts $150, AIRWAY SERVICE INC Automotive/Small Equipment $1981.33, AIRWAY SERVICE INC Gas Oil & Diesel $342.11, AIRWAY SERVICE INC HIDTA Grant $61.24, ALCOHOL MONITORING S Electronic Monitoring $1142.4, ALCOHOL MONITORING S Program Supplies $3437, ALLISON LEE Misc Revenue $150, AMBER LOUNSBERY Program Activities $175, AMERICAN INK LLC Uniform Allowance $157.1, ANDERSON, JENNIFER Bd Evaluations (Minnehaha) $1649.98, APLUS TOWING LLC Professional Services $255, APPEARA Program Activities $105.22, ARCHITECTURE INC Architect, Engineers, and PMgt $46663, AUTOMATIC BUILDING C Maintenance Contracts $601, AUTOMATIC BUILDING C Outside Repair $234.69, AVERA MCKENNAN Hospitals $35000, AVERA MCKENNAN Other Medical Services $3742.33, AVERA MCKENNAN Professional Services $18.23, BILLION EMPIRE MOTOR Automotive/Small Equipment $78.67, BLACKSTRAP INC Road Material Inventory $44431.61, BOB BARKER COMPANY I Inmate Supplies $14261.24, BONANDER, RICHARD L Chemicals $41.32, BOSMAN, JOSEPH Business Travel $74, BOSMAN, JOSEPH Uniform Allowance $154.25, BRANDON VALLEY JOURN Publishing Fees $649.89, BRAUN, MASON Investigators Expenses $221.39, BROOKS TOWNHOMES PTR Welfare Rent $875, BUILDERS SUPPLY COMP Building Repairs & Maintenance $83.25, BUILDERS SUPPLY COMP Jail Repairs & Maintenance $165, BUTLER MACHINERY COM Truck Repairs & Maintenance $352.56, CAMBREE HUSS Misc Revenue $150, CAROLYN JOHNSON Program Activities $217.65, CEGELSKE, ZAC Business Travel $280, CENTURY BUSINESS PRO Lease Principal $719.04, CENTURY BUSINESS PRO Maintenance Contracts $849.39, CENTURYLINK Data Communications $2025.46, CHILDRENS HOME SOCIE Miscellaneous Expense $9593.8, CINTAS CORPORATION Janitorial Chemical Supplies $178.01, CINTAS CORPORATION Uniform Allowance $46.15, CIVIL DESIGN INC Architects & Engineers $24785, CODY SCHROEDER Extradition & Evidence $74, CODY SCHROEDER Taxable Meal Allowances $18, COM-TEC Safety & Rescue Equipment $399.46, COMPASS CENTER Miscellaneous Expense $4796.9, COMPUTER FORENSIC RE Professional Services $150, CONSTELLATION Natural Gas $10260.7, CONTROL INSTALLATION Outside Repair $323.89, COREMR LC Maintenance Contracts $652.5, CUMMINS INC Jail Repairs & Maintenance $2220.58, CYNTOM PROPERTIES AN Welfare Rent $700, DACOTAH PAPER CO Janitorial Chemical Supplies $52.8, DAKOTA FLUID POWER I Bldg/Yard Repair & Maintenance $108.7, DAKOTA FLUID POWER I Parts Inventory $510.95, DAKOTA RIGGERS & TOO Truck Repairs & Maintenance $201.66, DAKOTA SUPPLY GROUP Building Repairs & Maintenance $30.71, DAKOTA SUPPLY GROUP Jail Repairs & Maintenance $908, DEAN SCHAEFER COURT Court Reporters $618, DEANS DISTRIBUTING Gas Oil & Diesel $301.65, DENNIS SUPPLY CO SF Jail Repairs & Maintenance $971.53, DIAMOND MOWERS INC Parts Inventory $291.44, DIAMOND MOWERS INC Truck Repairs & Maintenance $1852.41, DIESEL MACHINERY INC Trucks/Tractors/Trailers $65635, DUST TEX SERVICE INC Janitorial Chemical Supplies $42.9, EICH LAW OFFICE LLC Attorney Fees $1184.5, ELITE LIMOUSINE LLC Program Activities $420, ENGQUIST, MOLLY J Program Activities $217.65, ERIN M JOHNSON PLLC Bd Exp Fees (Minnehaha) $8958.5, ERIN M JOHNSON PLLC Crisis Intervention Program $195.5, ETTERMAN ENTERPRISES Small Tools & Shop Supplies $43.94, FAMILY VISITATION CE Miscellaneous Expense $9593.8, FASTENAL COMPANY Sign Supply Inventory $239.41, FASTENAL COMPANY Small Tools & Shop Supplies $723.69, FIRST DAKOTA NATIONA Lease Interest $279.96, FIRST DAKOTA NATIONA Lease Principal $3673.46, FOX, DANIEL Bd Exp Fees (Yankton) $334.94, G & R CONTROLS INC Heat, Vent & AC Repairs $252.11, GANNETT MEDIA CORP Publishing Fees $1460.96, GARRETSON GAZETTE Publishing Fees $747.97, GEOTEK ENGINEERING & Architect, Engineers, and PMgt $5461, GIRTON ADAMS Road Maint & Material $30, GOLDEN WEST Telephone $75.95, GRAINGER Building Repairs & Maintenance $54.98, GRAINGER Grounds & Parking Repair $761.99, GRAINGER Jail Repairs & Maintenance $31.35, GRAINGER Small Tools & Shop Supplies $165.18, GRANT COUNTY Transportation $254.4, GRIESE LAW FIRM Attorney Fees $1055.5, GUARDIAN Other Supplies $298, H2OSE IT CAR WASH Truck Repairs & Maintenance $295.8, HENRY CARLSON CONSTR Construction Costs $2554222, HIGH POINT NETWORKS Subscriptions $5136, HOPF, MELISSA Business Travel $145.92, INNOVATIVE OFFICE SO Janitorial Chemical Supplies $390.99, INNOVATIVE OFFICE SO JDC Custodial Supplies $1027.3, INTERSTATE COMMERCIA Jail Repairs & Maintenance $1232.02, INTERSTATE OFFICE PR Kitchen/Cleaning Supplies $218.06, INTERSTATE OFFICE PR Office Supplies $509.07, INTOXIMETERS, INC. Testing Supplies $244.75, J & N TACTICAL Other Supplies $265, JACKS UNIFORMS AND E Uniform Allowance $667.69, JCL SOLUTIONS Inmate Supplies $1697.5, JCL SOLUTIONS Kitchen/Cleaning Supplies $2937.14, JD PROPERTY SOLUTION Welfare Rent $1452.86, JL PROPERTY MANAGEME Welfare Rent $750, JONES, DAWN County Cemetery $80, JSA CONSULT ENGINEER Architects & Engineers $17831, KASSANDRA DEHAAI Business Travel $200, KATTERHAGEN, MARK Bd Exp Fees (Yankton) $45, KB SPRINKLERS Bldg/Yard Repair & Maintenance $95, KOLETZKY LAW OFFICE Attorney Fees $221.5, KONE INC Contract Services $8820, KONE INC Maintenance Contracts $1135.14, KRINGEN, MAGGIE JANE Professional Services $1200, KRUSE LAW OFFICE Attorney Fees $3118, KURITA AMERICA HOLDI Heat, Vent & AC Repairs $1773.75, LAKEPORT OPERATING L Welfare Rent $894.25, LANGUAGELINE SOLUTIO Interpreters $568.79, LANGUAGELINE SOLUTIO Telephone $308.56, LARSON, VALERIE Bd Exp Fees (Yankton) $51, LEWIS & CLARK BEHAVI Bd Evaluations (Yankton) $1917, LEWNO LAW OFFICE Bd Exp Fees (Yankton) $336.75, LICKIDESPLIT CAR CLE Automotive/Small Equipment $250, LISA BARLOW KUTTER Program Activities $100, LLOYD COMPANIES INC Communication Equipment $259402.47, LOVING, PHILIP Bd Evaluations (Minnehaha) $1567.52, LUTHER, JEFF Medical Director $2750, MAC'S HARDWARE Grounds & Parking Repair $64.8, MAC'S HARDWARE Small Tools & Shop Supplies $13.99, MADDEN MEDIA Advertising $2100, MAYER, MICHAEL P Uniform Allowance $199.95, MCGOVERN, MIKE Uniform Allowance $31, MEDSTAR PARAMEDIC IN Transportation $1440, MENARD INC Chemicals $173.67, MENARD INC Program Activities $279.4, MENARD INC Road Material Inventory $878.45, MIDCONTINENT COMMUNI Data Communications $389.5, MIDCONTINENT COMMUNI Subscriptions $638.92, MIDCONTINENT COMMUNI Telephone $128.39, MIDLAND INC Jail Repairs & Maintenance $25.33, MIDWAY SERVICE INC Gas Oil & Diesel $20916.9, MIKE KUTTER Program Activities $100, MITCHELL REPAIR INFO Professional Services $4816.57, MYRL & ROYS PAVING I Bldg/Yard Repair & Maintenance $7077.96, NAPA AUTO PARTS Automotive/Small Equipment $12.34, NAPA AUTO PARTS Parts Inventory $514.46, NAPA AUTO PARTS Small Tools & Shop Supplies $29.95, NATALIE SURKALOVIC Business Travel $32.1, NELSON, ADAM D. Program Activities $112, NEW CENTURY PRESS Publishing Fees $458.08, NORTH CAROLINA DEPT Contract Services $627, NOVAK Lease-Rental Agreement $70, NOVAK Office Supplies $100.9, NOVAK Tea-Ellis Range $90, NOVAK Trash Removal $1032.53, NYBERGS ACE HARDWARE Jail Repairs & Maintenance $26.98, NYBERGS ACE HARDWARE Other Supplies $51.71, NYBERGS ACE HARDWARE Program Activities $32.27, NYBERGS ACE HARDWARE Small Tools & Shop Supplies $18.04, OLIVIER MILES HOLTZ Attorney Fees $1824.55, OLSON LAW FIRM PLLC Attorney Fees $1195.2, OLSON OIL CO. Miscellaneous Expense $71.1, OMAHA HARDWOOD LUMBE Program Activities $1712.02, OWENS, THOMAS DARREL Professional Services $1575, PALLUCK, ETHAN Taxable Meal Allowances $14, PANTHER GRAPHICS LLC Publishing Fees $981, PAYTON, ARISTARCHUS Business Travel $315.06, PCS MOBILE Professional Services $1028.4, PCS MOBILE Safety & Rescue Equipment $1793.9, PENNINGTON COUNTY Extradition & Evidence $4269.58, PERFORMANCE PAINT & Automotive/Small Equipment $3356.25, PHOENIX SUPPLY LLC Child Care Items $127.95, PHOENIX SUPPLY LLC Child Care Uniforms $316.98, PRIDE NEON, INC Automotive/Small Equipment $855, QUALIFIED PRESORT SE Postage $505.35, R&L SUPPLY LTD Coliseum $189.92, R&L SUPPLY LTD Jail Repairs & Maintenance $228.54, R&L SUPPLY LTD Plumbing & Welding $136.75, RAMKOTA HOTEL Business Travel $760.6, RDO CONSTRUCTION EQU Heavy Equip Repairs & Maint $3222.99, RDO CONSTRUCTION EQU Parts Inventory $-510.48, RENTOKIL NORTH AMERI Contract Services $622.43, RESOLUTE LAW FIRM IN Attorney Fees $691.25, RJ CONLEY HOTEL GROU Education & Training $107, ROEMEN'S AUTOMOTIVE Other Supplies $8.99, ROTOROOTER Jail Repairs & Maintenance $455, RUNNING SUPPLY INC Construction Safety $167.88, RUNNING SUPPLY INC JDC Maintenance $14.16, SAFETY GLASSES USA I Uniform Allowance $88.44, SALEM, KARLA R Bd Evaluations (Minnehaha) $1540, SANFORD Lab Costs $569, SANFORD Other Medical Services $9303.02, SANFORD CLINIC Contract Services $29367.28, SANFORD CLINIC Insurance-Other Costs $1293, SANFORD CLINIC Lab Costs $1078, SANFORD CLINIC Professional Services $539, SANFORD CLINIC Recruitment $1803, SCHAEFER, WILLIAM M Bd Exp Fees (Yankton) $6, SCHAUNAMAN, KURT Uniform Allowance $49.97, SD ASSOC OF COUNTY O Due To Other Governments $4114, SD HUMAN SERVICES CE Record Requests $9, SDN COMMUNICATIONS Data Communications $540, SDN COMMUNICATIONS Telephone $1900.8, SEVERTSON, ALLEN Chemicals $41.32, SIOUX EMPIRE FAIR AS Miscellaneous Expense $12500, SIOUX FALLS AREA HUM Miscellaneous Expense $5441.42, SIOUX FALLS AUTO TRI Automotive/Small Equipment $245, SIOUX FALLS CITY Gas Oil & Diesel $217.84, SIOUX FALLS CITY Professional Services $135.68, SIOUX FALLS CITY Water - Sewer $3799.13, SIOUX FALLS CITY Welfare Utilities $142.61, SIOUX VALLEY ENERGY Electricity $422.65, SOLHEIM, VIRGINIA Chemicals $42.34, SOUTHEASTERN BEHAVIO Crisis Intervention Program $4200.46, SOUTHEASTERN BEHAVIO Miscellaneous Expense $49921.25, SOUTHEASTERN BEHAVIO Professional Services $2712.5, SOUTHERN POLICE INST Education & Training $375, SPRINGBROOK LLOYD PR Welfare Rent $700, STAN HOUSTON EQUIPME Jail Repairs & Maintenance $1442, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Amts Held-Daily Scram $3883, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Amts Held-Remote Breath $898, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Archive/Preservation Supplies $1492.5, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Miscellaneous Expense $30, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Outside Repair $6.3, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Printing/Forms $269.5, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Sign Supply Inventory $624.95, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Telephone $32.9, STOCKWELL ENGINEERS Parking $919, STREICHERS INC Uniform Allowance $1180.98, SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE Board Of Prisoners-Meals $61501.22, SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE Child Care Food $1685.17, SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE Inmate Supplies $437.29, SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE School Lunch Program $3921.35, SUNSET LAW ENFORCEME Ammunition $1853.6, SURAJ CHHETRI Taxable Meal Allowances $18, SURE TEST Professional Services $978.6, SYVERSON TILE & STON Jail Repairs & Maintenance $34442.52, TAD FIEGEN Sign Deposits $50, TAYAH LONG FOX Misc Revenue $150, TEGRA GROUP INC Architect, Engineers, and PMgt $13221.81, TIRES TIRES TIRES IN Gas Oil & Diesel $48.31, TRANSOURCE TRUCK & E Truck Repairs & Maintenance $312.41, TRI-STATE NURSING Professional Services $11660, TRUENORTH STEEL INC Pipe & Culvert Inventory $45309.6, TSCHETTER & ADAMS LA Attorney Fees $7859.12, TYLER TECHNOLOGIES I Contract Services $2272.01, TYLER TECHNOLOGIES I Maintenance Contracts $38088.63, TZADIK SIOUX FALLS I Welfare Rent $853, UKG KRONOS SYSTEMS Data Processing Equipment $14651.07, ULINE Kitchen/Cleaning Supplies $462.66, ULINE Other Supplies $227.96, US FOODS INC Professional Services $673.35, US HOTEL ACS VENTURE Business Travel $571.6, VER BEEK, KELSEY Attorney Fees $3745.55, VIK, DARRELL Program Activities $900, VITAL RECORDS Archive/Preservation Supplies $619.95, VOGEL MOTORS LLC Automotive/Small Equipment $38, VOGEL MOTORS LLC Gas Oil & Diesel $106, WASTE MANAGEMENT OF Trash Removal $4389.38, WINNER POLICE DEPART Extradition & Evidence $143.67, XCEL ENERGY Electricity $2658.49, XCEL ENERGY Road Maint & Material $17.17, XCEL ENERGY INC Welfare Utilities $199.48, YANKTON COUNTY Board of Prisoners-Housing $340, YANKTON COUNTY Return Of Service $200, ZABEL STEEL Truck Repairs & Maintenance $134.72.
The following reports were received and placed on file in the Auditor's Office:
COSSAP Grant Closeout Report
Minnehaha County Abandoned Cemeteries Board Minutes for September 2024
Routine Personnel Actions
New Hires
1. Chandale Johnson, Senior Property Technician for Equalization, at $22.95/hour (12/1) effective 10/21/2024.
2. Terri Prins, Legal Office Assistant for the State's Attorney's Office, at $22.95/hour (10/3) effective 10/28/2024.
Promotions
1. James Gigante, variable hour Protective Services to variable hour Civil Process Server for the Sheriff's Office at $22.00/hour effective 10/12/2024.
Step Increases
1. Dequan Harvin, Corporal for the Jail, at $30.88/hour (17/2) effective 9/30/2024.
2. Corey DeGroot, Corporal for the Jail, at $33.25/hour (17/4) effective 10/1/2024.
3. Michael Larson, Sergeant for the Jail, at $40.51/hour (20/6) effective 10/1/2024.
4. Jordan Campbell, Correctional Officer for the Jail, at $26.64/hour (14/2) effective 10/10/2024.
5. Loranda Mousel, Senior Deputy Public Defender for the Public Defender's Office, at $3,852.80/biweekly (22/5) effective 10/17/2024.
6. Jennifer Voelker, Senior Tax & License Technician for the Treasurer's Office, at $26.64/hour (12/5) effective 10/2/2024.
PUBLIC NUISANCE HEARINGS
Kevin Hoekman, Planner, was present for the continued public hearing to declare the property legally described as the N1/2 of SE1/4 (Ex R-1 & Ex Country Villa Estates & Ex Nelson's Addn & Ex TR 1 Albers Addn) in Section 26-T101N-R51W a Public Nuisance and Enact SDCL 21-10-6. The general location of the site is approximately four miles west of Sioux Falls and is located directly north of the Country Villa Estates subdivision along 485th Ave. On August 20, 2024, Minnehaha County Planning staff presented this property to the County Commission for consideration of a public nuisance. During the hearing, the property owner stated that nuisance items were removed. The County Commission deferred action on this item to the October 22 meeting to provide time for the items to be removed and for staff to re-inspect the property. On October 15, 2024, the Planning Staff reinspected the property and found that the nuisance times have been removed and all that is remaining on the property is one farm pickup. The farm pickup may be at the site in conjunction with the fall harvest. The Planning Department finds that there is no longer a public nuisance on the property and recommends no further action at this time.
Chair Karsky asked for proponents and opponents to speak on the topic. There were no proponents or opponents in attendance to speak on the topic.
MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Bender, to Concur with the Planning Department Recommendation of not Declaring the Property Legally Described as N1/2 of SE1/4 (Ex R-1 & Ex Country Villa Estates & Ex Nelson’s Addn & Ex TR 1 Albers Addn) in Section 26 T101N-R51W a Public Nuisance. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.
Kevin Hoekman, Planner, was present for the scheduled hearing on a complaint on the property legally described as Tract 2 Peterson's Addition in the NE 1/4 & NE1/4 SE1/4 of Section 26-T103N-R49W, a Public Nuisance and Enact SDCL 21-10-6. The general location of the site is approximately 5 miles southeast of Baltic. In the winter of this year, planning staff received a complaint about inoperable vehicles and other junk on the property. Staff visited the property and found the condition of the property as described. The property owners received violation letters notifying them of the violation. The property owner has taken some action, such as removing trailers and a few vehicles, but many items defined as abandoned property remain on site. The property owner informed staff that he has been moving his stuff to another state, and he hopes to follow by moving himself when complete. During a recent site visit, staff found that the property further improved, but some work is still necessary to remove the public nuisance.
Chair Karsky asked for proponents and opponents to speak about the public nuisance complaint. Robert and Kimberly Redetzke, property owner, spoke against declaring the property a public nuisance and there was no one in attendance to speak in favor of declaring the property a public nuisance.
MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Bender, to Continue the Public Hearing to Consider Declaring the Property Legally Described as Tract 2 Peterson's Addition in the NE1/4 & NE1/4 SE1/4 of Section 26-T103N-R49W a Public Nuisance until December 3, 2024, Commission Meeting. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.
Kevin Hoekman, Planner, was present for the scheduled hearing on a complaint on the property described as Lot 1 Tract 3 (Ex H-1) Inbergs Tracts in the E 1/2 SE 1/4 of Section 7-T101N-R48W, Public Nuisance and Enact SDCL 21-10-6. The general location of the site is approximately 1/4 mile north of the intersection of E Madison Street and Six Mile Road. In the spring of this year, planning staff received a complaint about inoperable vehicles and other junk on the property. One specific concern was the camper located in the right-of-way of E Elston Place. Staff visited the property and found the condition of the property as described. The property owners received violation letters notifying them of the violation. The property owner has taken no noticeable action except updating the license plate tags on the camper placed in the ditch. There is no indication that the camper is operable and should not be parked in the right-of-way. The neighborhood has kept in contact with planning staff throughout the process and the properties along E Elson Place were notified of this hearing at the request of one of the residents.
Chair Karsky asked for the proponents and opponents to speak on the topic. The following proponents spoke in favor of declaring the property a public nuisance: Bruce Hansen, Jill Kesler, and Mike DeBoer while there were no opponents in attendance to speak on the topic.
MOTION by Bender, seconded by Beninga, to Declare the Property Legally Described as Public Nuisance Violation on the property legally described as Lot 1 Tract 3 (Ex H-1) Inbergs Tracts in the E ½ SE ¼ of Section 7 T101N-R48W a Public Nuisance and Enact SDCL 21-10-6. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.
PRESENTATIONS
Nicki Dvorak, Glory House President, and Stacey Kutil, Development and Fundraising Specialist, gave a presentation regarding the Glory House that included information regarding the various services that are provided by the Glory House, number of beds that are available to clients, and length of stay per client. The future plans for the Glory House were also highlighted.
Brooke Hendrickx, Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce Agribusiness Manager, gave a presentation regarding the agribusiness pillar for the Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce. The Pillars of the Chamber are a voluntary association of members who desire to work together as a group for the purpose of more effectively promoting a special industry, business, profession, or activity. The agribusiness pillar advances and promotes the Sioux Empire as an agricultural center through actions that provide a higher visibility of the industry. The presentation highlighted the annual events that are undertaken by the pillar. Those events include National Farmer's Day at the Boar, Sioux Empire Livestock Show, and Ag Appreciation Day Luncheon. The Great Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce Agribusiness Pillar activities serve as an opportunity for further agricultural education and communication between the urban and agricultural communities.
EQUIPMENT PURCHASE
Upon the request of Steve Groen, Highway Superintendent, MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Authorize the Highway Department to Purchase two truck builds and dump bodies for new plow trucks through the Sourcewell Procurement Contract #080818-HPI in the Amount of $424,804.00. 5 ayes.
HEALTH AND DENTAL
INSURANCE PREMIUMS
Carey Deaver, Human Resources Director, presented information regarding the 2025 health and dental insurance premiums. The adjustments for the next year premiums consider several factors including current year's claim costs, expected claims, administrative fee increases, stop loss insurance premiums, plan participant numbers, plan design, and health fund reserve goals. Dental Insurance claims have been lower than anticipated in 2024 and costs are trending to be less than 1% higher than in 2023. Human Resource Director Deaver is not recommending a dental insurance premium increase for 2025 since current premiums and enrollment levels should generate enough revenue for the projected 2025 costs. There were several factors related to the setting of the 2025 health insurance premiums which would result in health insurance premium increase that is not recommended for 2025. MOTION by Bender, seconded by Kippley, to Approve 2025 Health and Dental Insurance Premiums. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.
RETENTION BONSUS PROGRAM
Carey Deaver, Human Resources Director, presented a request to approve the extension of retention bonuses for select Law Enforcement related positions. On January 25, 2022, the Commission approved a retention bonus program for Correctional Systems Operators, Correctional Officers, Deputy Sheriffs, and Juvenile Correctional Officers in recognition of the difficulty in recruiting and retaining employees in these positions. The retention bonus is $1,000 lump-sum payment given to eligible full-time eligible employees with good performance at 9,18, 27, and 36 months of service, with a total amount which can be earned by an employee is $4,000/ Eligibility for retention bonuses was initially limited to individuals hired before December 1, 2022, and the program was extended two times and is currently in effect for individuals hired through the end of 2024. A discussion was held regarding indefinite extension of the program during the 2025 budget hearings and the idea was supported. There are several factors for the proposal to indefinitely extend, including the turnover rate for Correctional Officers being reduced by 50%; employee inquiries about retention bonuses reflect that the bonuses are important to the eligible employees; while there has been a reduction in turnover, it remains higher than in years prior to 2022, reflecting a continued need to focus on turnover reduction. A final consideration is that the cost of offering retention bonuses is likely to be offset by reduced turnover. The cost of the program in 2023 was $118,415 and the anticipated cost for 2024 is slightly above $125,000. The American Rescue Plan Act has provided the funding for the retention bonuses since they were implemented and will continue to do so through 2024, but starting in 2025, the retention bonuses are budgeted to be expended from the General Fund. MOTION by Bleyenberg, seconded by Beninga, to Approve the Extension of the Retention Bonus Program. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.
SAFETY MANUAL UPDATES
Carey Deaver, Human Resources Director, provided a briefing on proposed updates to the safety manual. The first proposed change would be to update the existing section on disruptive customer behavior. There are four proposed new sections to address threat response procedures, tuberculosis testing, a hepatitis B vaccination program, and temperature related illness prevention.
ARPA BRIEFING
Susan Beaman, Finance and Budget Officer, presented a briefing regarding the 2024 3rd Quarter American Rescue Plan Expenditures. The Auditor's Office plans to report to the US Treasury regarding last quarter's expenditures of $2,923,005.95. The expenditure breakdown as follows: Jail Staffing for the COVID Isolation Unit had an expenditure of $186,090.75; Retention Bonus had an expenditure of $39,830.50; Burials had an expenditure of $67,500.00; Motels had an expenditure of $15,186.92; Jail Booking Registered Nurse had an expenditure of $115,437.63; Jail Mental Health Counselor had an expenditure of $15,269.25; New Positions had an expenditure of $445,587.25; State's Attorney Case Management Software had an expenditure of $52,225.00; Just FOIA software had an expenditure of $7,078.71; Welfare Rent had an expenditure of $157,347.83; Welfare Utilities had an expenditure of $18,533.58; Mortgage Assistance had an expenditure of $2,409.78; Emergency Response Infrastructure Improvements had an expenditure of $414,374.74; Juvenile Detention Center-Psychiatric Services had an expenditure of $3,493.00; Triage of Mental Illness Holds had an expenditure of $45,000.00; Salary Increase to Improve Worker had an expenditure of $459,376.00; Human Service Staffing had an expenditure of $378,265.81; and Tasers had an expenditure of $499,999.20. The total ARPA expenditures through September 30, 2024, were $34,207,305.90
INTERFUND TRANSFERS
Upon the request of Susan Beaman, Finance & Budget Officer, MOTION by Bleyenberg, seconded by Bender, to Authorize a Transfer of $432,632 from the ARPA Fund to the General Fund; a Transfer of $25,721 from the ARPA Fund to the Highway Fund; and a Transfer of $1,023 from the ARPA Fund to the 24/7 Sobriety Fund. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.
BUDGET SUPPLEMENT BRIEFING
Susan Beaman, Finance & Budget Officer, provided a briefing on the expected and potential budget supplements. The General Fund expenditures are trending slightly under budget year-to-date. There are a few departments that are trending higher than the budget which may require a year-end supplement, and they are the Courts budget; the County Insurance budget; and the Humane Society budget. The briefing also highlighted the E-911 fund, which is a monthly payment from the State of South Dakota for E-911 surcharge fees. With the increase of the 911 per line surcharge from $1 to $2 as of July 1st, the monthly 911 surcharge payment from the State has increased as well. The E-911 fund is a pass-through fund. The net impact on the County is $0. The briefing highlighted the Emergency Management Fund. Earlier this year, the Commission authorized the execution of leases for the Fusion Center rental space and the Person Family land for a communication tower. Accounting standards require Minnehaha County to record a Capital Outlay expenditure and Other Financing Sources-Lease Proceeds revenue for the net present value of the lease term, including expected lease renewals. The value of the capital outlay supplement for the total of these two leases is $163,345.18. The payment of the lease will continue to be made in accordance with the lease agreements. This potential supplement is necessary to comply with the GASB 87 lease accounting standard. Finally, the briefing highlighted the domestic abuse fund due to the increase of marriage and divorce fees that are higher, which will impact the allocation to the Compass Center, Family Visitation Center, and Children's Home Society.
JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER CHANGE ORDER
Tom Greco, Commission Administrative Officer, presented a request for authorization to sign change order 1 for the Juvenile Justice Center Project Construction Contract. The proposed Change Order reduces the construction contingency from $4,605,157 to $2,302,579. The contingency change is the result of favorable bids received during Henry Carlson Construction's procurement for sub-contracted goods and services. Due to the reduction in contingency, the Construction Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) is correspondingly reduced by $2,302,579, which changes the GMP from $42,590,000 to $40,287,421. MOTION by Bender, seconded by Beninga, to Authorize the Commission Administrative Officer to Sign Change Order 1, Reducing Construction Contingency by $2,302,579, to the Juvenile Justice Center Project Construction Contract. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.
GRANT APPLICATION
AUTHORIZATION
Meredith Jarchow, Assistant Commission Administrative Officer, presented a request for authorization for the submission of an application for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program. The U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program is a $550 million grant program funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and is designed to assist states, local governments, and tribal governments in implementing strategies to reduce energy use and improve energy efficiency. The EECBG Program is allocated $76,450 to Minnehaha County, which can be utilized as a traditional grant or an Equipment Rebate Voucher. If awarded, the funds would be utilized in the form of an Equipment Rebate Voucher to retrofit lighting within County Facilities to LED lights. The equipment would be purchased with current County funds. Once installed and proper documentation is sent to the EECBG Program, an Equipment Rebate Voucher will be issued to replace the funds expended on the equipment. MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Authorize the Submission of an Application for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.
OPPORTUNITY FOR
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jean Childs, Sioux Falls, SD, spoke about having voter registration being obtained by only those living at non-resident addresses.
Cindy Meyer, Harford, SD, spoke about the work done by the County Auditor and various election concerns.
Chet Ellsworth, Rapid City, SD, spoke of concerns about having non-residence voters participate in the election.
Gary Meyer, Hartford, SD, spoke about election concerns, especially out of state voters and concerns raised during the September 10 and October 15 meetings.
Lean Anderson, County Auditor, provided an update on the absentee voting period and a general election update.
Scott Anderson, Planning Director, provided an update on the update to the County Comprehensive Plan
Arnold Wolf, Minnehaha County, spoke about concerns with the road construction.
COMMISSIONER LIAISON REPORTS
Commissioner Bleyenberg reported on the kickoff meeting for the series of training for community case managers.
Commissioner Karsky reported on a recent meeting of the Sioux Metro Growth Alliance Membership Board.
NON-ACTION COMMISSION
DISCUSSION
Commissioner Karsky and Commissioner Bleyenberg thanked the Auditor's Office staff for the hard work that goes into the Election.
MOTION by Bender, seconded by Bleyenberg, to enter into Executive Session pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2 (1), (3), (4), and (6) at 10:40 a.m. 5 ayes.
Chair Karsky declared the executive session concluded at 11:38 a.m.
MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Bender, to adjourn at 11:39 a.m. 5 ayes.
The Commission adjourned until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 12th, 2024.
APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION:
Dean Karsky
Chair
ATTEST:
Kym Christiansen
Commission Recorder
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