After a busy first week, the legislative pace picked up even more in the second week. Bills are working their way through committees. A few bills of interest are discussed below.
The House passed HB 1001 by a vote of 54-12. This bill removes the sunset clause on the bill that reduced everyone’s sales tax from 4.5% to 4.2% last year, making the tax cut permanent as was envisioned when sales taxes were raised in 2016. HB 1001 now moves to the Senate for consideration. Since my drafting this article, the Senate has voted to defeat HB 1001.
The state expects $115 million in surplus ongoing revenue this fiscal year, much of which Governor Noem proposes putting towards a 4% increase in funding for education, health care providers and state employees. There is considerable discussion centered on making sure the 4% for education finds its way into teacher salaries. Figures available from the State Department of Education shows about 138,000 K-12 students with $10,500 cost per student. Public school revenue per student ranks 34th in the nation, while public school teacher salaries rank 50th. The legislature funds education – we do not set teacher salaries.
Several bills under consideration relate to “compacts”. Compacts are agreements between states to recognize professional licenses among the states to alleviate work force issues and allow citizens to have continuity is the services they use. A key element of compacts is that they should not change South Dakota standards. For example, an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse currently licensed in Iowa may work (if Iowa is a compact member) in South Dakota under the compact (without additional licensing paperwork) but must still meet and follow all South Dakota standards. These bills are receiving support but generating debate to question and confirm compliance with South Dakota standards and questions as to which direction employees will migrate if other states have higher wages.
You may have heard or read about the need to construct new state prison facilities because of overcrowding and the age/inefficiency of existing facilities. Prison facilities are extremely expensive because of their specialized needs. Some funds were appropriated for this purpose last year, but more is needed, and unfortunately anticipated costs continue to rise rapidly. In her budget, the Governor proposed allocating $228 million towards a new men’s prison. In addition to funds approved last year, she proposed $27 million more for the Rapid City area women’s prison project to account for inflated costs. Going forward, the amount to set aside for this purpose will be a dominant budget discussion point.
On Thursday, we had a joint memorial service for former legislators who passed away during the last year. This was a very moving event honoring those who have worked on your behalf and provided service to our great state.
Please remember, this is your government, and all citizens are welcome to visit the Capital and testify on bills, remotely or in person, or simply observe the process. Information on the content and status of bills is available on the state web site https://sdlegislature.gov. I can be contacted at .
Sen. Tom Pischke
With the 2nd week of the 2023 Legislative Session now completed, we are starting to see a good number of bills being introduced. We already have 142 items introduced in the House and 120 introduced in the Senate. Our job will be getting very busy in the upcoming weeks as we manage to navigate through all these proposed pieces of legislation.
This last week was highlighted with House Joint Resolution 5001. If passed this would have changed the process in which the Republican and Democrat candidates for many Statewide offices would be selected. Right now, the parties selected these candidates in convention process in which active members of each political party gather, listen to nomination speeches, and vote amongst themselves as to who is best suited to be their party’s candidate. The proposed change would have basically eliminated this Convention process and opened the process so every challenged race would be on the primary ballot. This would have opened pandora’s box and we’d have more big dollar donors funding races for Attorney General and Public Utility Commissioners. I did not support this effort because our current process works just fine, and it keeps big money from big donors like Sanford and Summit Carbon Solutions out of more South Dakota political races.
As always, if you are interested in following along with any of our committees or chambers this session, there are two great ways to do that. First, visit www.sdlegislature.gov as this is the Legislature's home page where you can find any information about session that you are looking for. On the front page you will find a schedule of committees and when the House and Senate will be meeting and what's on the agenda for each meeting. You can also find listings of all the bills that we will be working on this session. Additionally, if you want to listen into a committee or chamber you can click on the South Dakota Public Broadcasting icon next to that scheduled meeting to listen live. The Second way to listen and watch is to visit www.SD.Net where you can find all the live audio from the committees and the live audio and video streams from the House and Senate Chambers.
Finally, if you have any questions about how to find information about a bill or committee, or any questions at all about session please contact me. I can be reached most anytime by phone at 605-999-2948 and by email at . If you do call and I’m unable to answer, try sending me a text and I will call you back later. Additionally, if you email, please include that you are from District 25 and what town you're from. We get 100s of emails a day and I cannot reply to them all, but if I know that you are from our district, I will get back to you! Lastly, if you are planning a trip up to the Capitol for a visit during session, please let me know so that we can find a time to meet up while you are here! Have a great week and God Bless!
SIOUX FALLS – A briefing on the functions of the South Eastern Council of Governments – or SECOG – was the highlight of this week’s meeting of the Minnehaha County Commission.
SECOG Director Lynne Keller Forbes updated commissioners on a variety of her organization’s operations, but focused mainly on their work with affordable housing, including selling Governor’s Houses and “rehabilitated homes.”
While the county does pay dues to belong to SECOG, according to Forbes, much of their work results in helping people to put money back in county coffers through property taxes.
At this Tuesday’s meeting, Lynne Keller Forbes, Director of South Eastern Council of Governments, told Minnehaha County Commissioners about work their organization is doing to assist people in southeastern South Dakota counties. (Photo by Dave Baumeister)
In a similar item, Assistant Human Services Director Lori Montis asked commissioners to approve an increase to the amount of money the county gives to people for help with rent and utility bills.
To qualify for the programs, Montis said people need to meet federal poverty income guidelines, but the increase for rent assistance would go from between $300 and $900 per month to $500 to $1,200 per month, based on the size of the rental unit.
The guidelines are for efficiency through four-bedroom apartments.
Montis said the last rent assistance increase came in 2018, and since that time, housing costs have risen by a large amount.
She also added that based on current numbers, the increase would increase the county’s amount spent on assistance by 22% or $209,000.
However, with the 2024 budget adopted last September, her department had that amount already allocated.
On the utility side, the last increase was added in 2009, and now the Human Services department was looking to raise that assistance from an annual expense of $420 to $500.
Montis explained that the amounts for rental and utility assistance are “maximums,” and people don’t necessarily apply for the maximum amounts.
In answer to a question from Commissioner Jean Bender, Montis explained that those getting assistance need to sign a form that they understand that the money for assistance is a “loan,” and that a county lien is placed on the person until the amount is repaid.
Commissioners approved these two increases unanimously.
The next meeting will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, in the third-floor meeting room in the Minnehaha County Administration Building at 6th and Minnesota in Sioux Falls.
Editor's note: This is the fifth in a series of stories on children that Jackie Hendry, producer and host of South Dakota Public Broadcasting's "South Dakota Focus" will write for South Dakota News Watch. Each month, she previews the upcoming show.
PIERRE, S.D. – Legislative leaders agree that the ongoing child care crisis in South Dakota represents a significant workforce problem. A bill authorizing a statewide cost study of child care is likely to drop soon, but advocates worry lawmakers lack a sense of urgency.
Child care centers are struggling to hire workers in part because pay in the industry lags behind most other industries. It's a nationwide problem. In 2021, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen saidchild care workers make on average $27,000 a year, putting them in the bottom 2 percent of occupations.
Low wages lead to staffing shortages in child care, but raising prices puts the cost burden back on families. That's why some are looking to lawmakers for a different solution. (Photo: Krystal Schoenbauer / SDPB)
That low wage can make recruitment and retention difficult, leading child care centers understaffed. Without adequate staff, centers can't care for their licensed capacity of kids – leading to a shortfall of funds for the center and a shortage of care slots for families.
During a town hall hosted by South Dakota Public Broadcasting in October, Early Learner South Dakota Director Kayla Klein explained it's not as simple as raising prices to offer staff more competitive wages.
"As soon as you start to have the market continue to increase the fees, you're really just going to be providing care for those who can afford it," said Klein. "You're forgetting about your frontline workers who you rely on as your barista in the morning to serve you your coffee and who are working at McDonald's and helping you bag your groceries at Walmart. It's those individuals who are priced out. So, are we OK with that?"
Looking for an alternative
Some states have begun investing ongoing funds in child care in hopes of addressing the problem. During aDecember interview with KWAT radio in Watertown, Gov. Kristi Noem said she's against subsidies.
"I still believe parents are parents, and their responsibility is to their children and we'll do all we can to make sure that there's resources in their communities to utilize," the governor said. "But I don't believe that it's the role of the government to assume all financial responsibility for raising these children."
The state does offer child care subsidies for low-income families, and the Noem administration has distributed $40 million in mostly federal money to child care providers around the state, including longstanding facilities like Apple Tree in Sioux Falls,which is trying to stay open.
Though one-time funds acted as a short-term solution, the governor's hesitance to funnel ongoing funds into child care is shared by other lawmakers like House Majority Leader Will Mortenson. He points to states like California that continue to struggle despite significant state investment.
"We're looking for an alternate path to move the needle on making sure that there's safe and affordable child care for everybody," Mortenson, a Republican from Pierre,told South Dakota Public Broadcasting's Lee Strubinger after the State of the State address earlier this month. "We've found out what doesn't work. We're still looking for what does."
Policy and partnership
Fellow Republican Tim Reed, a state senator from Brookings, is part of a group looking for solutions.
He's leading an informal task force on child care that includes providers, business leaders and other experts around the state. He's also been following the issue as CEO of theBrookings Economic Development Corp.
"I think the biggest thing we have to look at is we're figuring through estimates and reports that have been done: $329 million dollars in lost productivity with child care," said Reed. "And I'm sure you're going to see even more with these child care centers closing."
While Reed said center closures haven't yet impacted Brookings, the ongoing closures of longstanding child care centers in Sioux Falls prove no provider is immune to the struggling business model.
"The question is, 'What's the role of government when it comes to child care?' And I do believe that we are there to at least put out, 'This is what it costs,' and then we have subsidy rates," Reed explained. "We do subsidize to 207% of the federal poverty level. We subsidize child care, and if we're not paying enough at the subsidy rate, you know, and these centers are closing, we have to figure that out as government."
That's why Reed is pushing for a one-time investment of state money into a statewide cost analysis study of child care. While it's not the direct investment into the problem that some advocates might want, he believes it's a meaningful step to make child care more sustainable in the long run.
"This is going to take a partnership, and that's why we have a task force that we're putting together over the next year. How can everybody participate to solve this issue?"
How to Watch 'South Dakota Focus'
The next episode of "South Dakota Focus" airs on Thursday, Jan. 25, at 8 p.m. Central time / 7 p.m. Mountain time. It can be viewed on SDPB-TV 1, Facebook, YouTube and SD.net.
The episode includes:
A look at how the child care ecosystem in Sioux Falls is responding to the ongoing child care crisis
Why a cost study could be more likely than direct state investment during this legislative session
Why the unique challenges of the child care business model require more creative solutions
PIERRE—The South Dakota High School Activities Association board of directors is working toward figuring out the classifications and alignments for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years. At its meeting Wednesday, six schools appealed their membership numbers. Membership numbers determine a school’s classification for sports and activities.
An appeal from Sisseton was approved. Superintendent Tammy Meyer said 10 male students have lost their eligibility to play football and should be deducted from the school’s average daily membership of male students.
“This is a waiver that we have granted in the past,” said SDHSAA Executive Director Dan Swartos.
Another waiver traditionally granted by the board came from the Hamlin School
District which has a large contingent of Apostolic Lutheran students who are not allowed to participate in sports and activities.
Hamlin’s waiver was granted on a 6-2 vote. Board chairman Kelly Messmer of Harding County explained that he was one of the no votes. “I feel we all have athletes that will never play,” Messmer said. “We have to count them. It’s tough to draw the line for me.”
A similar request from Lake Preston to adjust its numbers because of students from the Apostolic Lutheran religion was approved on a 7-1 vote.
A request to delete four students who had lost their eligibility was approved for Flandreau.
Ipswich Activities Director Daniel Knust asked that four students who are “mentally and physically” unable to participate in sports be stricken from the school’s membership numbers.
Swartos cautioned the board against granting the request on the advice of the association’s lawyer.
“It gets into some really treacherous waters of which disabilities you count and which you don’t count,” Swartos said. The request was denied when there was no motion to grant the change.
A request from Plankinton to not count the students at the Aurora Plains Academy was held over for a later meeting. Swartos explained that students at the academy are placed there through the court system and usually aren’t there long enough to participate in sports.
Swartos said he wanted to check with other districts that have alternative schools to see how they classify those students when it comes to eligibility for sports and activities.
PIERRE—A rule change that was seen as a way to help struggling high school football teams died for a lack of a motion Wednesday at the meeting of the South Dakota High School Activities Association board of directors.
The change, offered to the board by its classification subcommittee, would have allowed any school to drop down to the next lower classification. Classifications are determined by a school’s average daily membership. An ADM is used in each sport and activity to determine a school’s level of competition. Football is the only sport that determines its classifications by using an ADM of male students. Classifications are set for two-year intervals.
The rule offered by the subcommittee said that once a school goes down a classification in a sport, it won’t be eligible for post-season competition in that sport.
While the rule change would have affected all high school sports, SDHSAA Executive Director Dan Swartos said it was aimed at school districts with struggling football teams that may want to go down a classification to work on their program.
According to Swartos, there are teams that have difficulty throughout all seven football classifications used by the SDHSAA. “There are schools that struggle,” Swartos said, noting that some nine-man football teams often see their games finish after the first half because they are so far behind that a mercy rule is enforced. “How do we throw them a lifejacket?” Swartos asked.
It’s difficult for schools to recruit players, Swartos said, if they lose consistently or get beaten badly every year in the playoffs. “It’s more about participation numbers,” Swartos said.
Board members struggled to understand why a community would allow its team to go down a classification and forfeit the right to be in post-season play.
Board chairman Kelly Messmer of Harding County said the two-year classification cycle means telling juniors “you’ll never participate in the playoffs.”
Board member Randy Hartmann of Pierre questioned the wisdom of allowing a bigger school to go down a classification. “It doesn’t make sense to me,” Hartmann said, “that we would penalize the schools in the lower classification.”
The classification system was set up for the safety of players, Swartos noted. “This kind of throws that away,” he said, referring to the proposed rule change.
No matter how much they need to rebuild their program, Messmer said, it would be a tough sell for a school district to convince its patrons that missing the playoffs for two years is a good idea.
“I don’t think you can sell that to parents,” Messmer said. “I don’t think you can sell that to kids.”
Messmer said he would like to see a system where a team that moves down in classification be allowed to play in the playoffs. Winning a game there, however, would send them back to their original classification when the two-year cycle is over.
“I don’t believe they should be able to stay there (in the lower classification) forever,” Messmer said.
That rule change died for a lack of a motion. Swartos was directed to take the rule to the next meeting of athletic directors to see what they thought of it.
Another rule change was approved by the board. That one allows a team to move up a classification in just one sport. Currently, a team that moves up in one sport must move up in similarly classified sports and fine arts activities. As an example, Swartos said that currently a team that petitions to move up a classification in cross country must also move up in basketball, track and volleyball.
Swartos said the thinking of the subcommittee was “If a school wants to play up in competition, we ought to let them.”
A variety of schools routinely petition to move up a classification in some sports and activities. Earlier in the meeting, the board approved those requests for the 2024-2025 school year. They include:
Debate: O’Gorman, Pierre, Huron, Mitchell, to Class AA.
Basketball/volleyball/track/cross country: Crow Creek to Class A.
Football: O’Gorman to Class 11AAA, Wagner to Class 11B.
Golf: Aberdeen Roncalli (boys), Groton Area, Parkston, St. Thomas More, Wagner, and Redfield to Class A.
Oral Interp/one act play/visual arts: Crow Creek to Class A.
PIERRE—A pilot season for e-sports in South Dakota is helping high schools work out the technical kinks as well as building a foundation of mentors for the future.
At its meeting Wednesday, the South Dakota High School Activities board of directors heard an update on the pilot season from Kaleb Dschaak, CEO of Fenworks. That company was chosen by the board to provide assistance for e-sports.
Dschaak told the board that there are 20 schools participating in the e-sports pilot season with 217 students competing in online games.
“We’ve really had a good launch to the season,” Dschaak said.
There were originally 24 schools in the pilot season, Dschaak said, noting technical problems at four schools forced them to drop out. He hopes to have those problems worked out by the next school year when e-sports starts its first real season.
The 20 teams all have coaches, known in e-sports as general managers.
“We have a foundation of mentors,” Dschaak said, explaining that those 20 general managers will be there to help when more teams are added next season.
The pilot season will end with a tournament hosted by South Dakota State University in Brookings. Since it won’t be sanctioned by SDHSAA, Dschaak is calling it a “community” tournament rather than a state tournament.
Minutes of the Minnehaha County Commissioners for Jan. 16, 2024
THE MINNEHAHA COUNTY COMMISSION CONVENED AT 9:00 AM on January 16, 2024, pursuant to adjournment on January 2, 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 Beninga, seconded by Bleyenberg, to approve the agenda. 5 ayes
CONSENT AGENDA
Chair Karsky recognized Jenna Girard, Engineering Specialist, for the passing of her professional engineer exam and is now a licensed PE in the state of South Dakota.
Chair Karsky also recognized the retirement of Daniel Grapevine, Highway Maintenance Team Leader, after over forty years of service with the Minnehaha County Highway Department.
MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Bender, to approve the consent agenda. By roll call vote: 5 ayes. The consent agenda includes the following items:
Commission Meeting Minutes for January 2, 2024
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Gas Oil & Diesel $40.09, CLASSIFIED VERTICALS Publishing Fees $549, COLLIERS SECURITIES Trust-Administration Fees $1000, COMPASS CENTER Miscellaneous Expense $2929.69, COMPUTER FORENSIC RE Professional Services $3225, CONFIDENTIAL INVESTI Attorney Fees $3311.1, CONSTELLATION Natural Gas $22402.4, CONSTRUCTION PRODUCT Bridge Repair & Maintenance $239.4, COREMR LC Maintenance Contracts $652.5, CORRECTIONAL MEDICAL Contract Services $439691.23, COSTCO WHOLESALE COR Donations $845.76, COSTCO WHOLESALE COR Janitorial Chemical Supplies $38.98, COSTCO WHOLESALE COR Memberships $60, COSTCO WHOLESALE COR Office Supplies $119.98, COSTCO WHOLESALE COR Water - Sewer $7.98, CREEKSTONE FALLS Welfare Rent $500, CULLIGAN WATER Maintenance Contracts $42, CUMMINS INC HHS Maintenance $1947.35, CUMMINS INC Jail Repairs & Maintenance $3496.4, DAISY MAE DESIGN FAI Store Inventory $334.65, DAKOTA AUTO PARTS Automotive/Small Equipment $38.14, DAKOTA LAW FIRM PROF Attorney Fees $3994.3, DAKOTA LAW FIRM PROF Child Defense Attorney $3372.5, DAKOTA SUPPLY GROUP Jail Repairs & Maintenance $120.46, DAKOTALAND AUTOGLASS Automotive/Small Equipment $490, DAKOTALAND AUTOGLASS Truck Repairs & Maintenance $775, DALSIN INC JDC Maintenance $718, DAYS INN AIRPORT Motels $136, DEAN SCHAEFER COURT Court Reporters $402, DEFENSIVE EDGE TRAIN Education & Training $550, DELTA AIR LINES, INC Business Travel $657.8, DEMATTEO LAW FIRM PR Attorney Fees $14809.3, DEMATTEO LAW FIRM PR Child Defense Attorney $2624.8, DEWITT, MARTY Program Activities $100, DNH*GODADDY.COM Maintenance Contracts $46.34, DOLLAR TREE STORES I Safe Home Donations $31.25, DOUGLAS STREET INVES Welfare Rent $2550, DRI*GALLUP Professional Services $799.6, DUININCK INC Road Material Inventory $4185, EBAY O*02-10931-5707 Small Tools & Shop Supplies $39.53, EBAY O*20-10885-7301 Automotive/Small Equipment $36.94, EBAY O*21-10880-0745 Sign Supply Inventory $56, EH HOSPITALITY LLC Motels $1100, ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO I Bldg/Yard Repair & Maintenance $8865, EMMA OTTERPOHL Business Travel $474.53, ENGLISH LAW Attorney Fees $1575, FACEBK XZAD2WK3L2 Advertising $146.68, FAMILY VISITATION CE Miscellaneous Expense $5859.38, FAMOUS DAVE'S #3012 Miscellaneous Expense $287.96, FASTENAL COMPANY Sign Supply Inventory $37.48, FEDEX Postage $51.16, FIRST PREMIER BANK Investigators Expenses $200.42, FIT MY FEET Uniform Allowance $100, FLEET FARM 5500 Automotive/Small Equipment $17.99, FLEET FARM 5500 Uniform Allowance $149.97, FODS, RANDY Uniform Allowance $142, FOUR SEASONS LAS VGA Business Travel $564.64, FOX, DANIEL Bd Exp Fees (Yankton) $162.88, FROST SOLUTIONS LLC Lease-Rental Agreement $13750, G & R CONTROLS INC Building Repairs & Maintenance $1035.35, G & R CONTROLS INC Coliseum $768, G & R CONTROLS INC Fairgrounds $427.4, G & R CONTROLS INC Heat, Vent & AC Repairs $8142.88, G & R CONTROLS INC HHS Maintenance $1215.09, G & R CONTROLS INC Jail Repairs & Maintenance $8010.06, G & R CONTROLS INC JDC Maintenance $934.43, GALLS PARENT HOLDING Uniform Allowance $567.96, GAN*1085ARGUSLEADCIR Office Supplies $25, GARRETSON GAZETTE Publishing Fees $2620.96, GBR INC Interpreters $120, GIRTON ADAMS Heat, Vent & AC Repairs $975, GIRTON ADAMS Road Maint & Material $130, GLOCK PROFESSIONAL I Education & Training $500, GLORY HOUSE APARTMEN Welfare Rent $323, GOEBEL PRINTING INC Printing/Forms $137, GOLDEN WEST Telephone $138.85, GOURLEY PROPERTIES I Welfare Rent $1400, GOURLEY, PAUL & KARE Welfare Rent $500, GRAHAM TIRE CO DOWNT Motor/Machine/Equipment Repair $47.1, GRAHAM TIRE CO NORTH Automotive/Small Equipment $2391.12, GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COM Electrical Repairs & Maint $7575, GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COM Jail Repairs & Maintenance $2525, GREATER SIOUX FALLS Miscellaneous Expense $140, GUNNER, ANDREA Court Reporters $99, GUZMAN, SANDRA V Interpreters $664, HAGEN, WILKA & ARCHE Amounts Held For Others $250, HALEY STRATEGIC PART JAG Grant 2023 $110.22, HANSON, MICHAEL W Attorney Fees $117.7, HEARTLAND FUNERAL HO Burials $9000, HEARTLAND GLASS COMP Building Repairs & Maintenance $318.61, HEINEMANN RESTORATIO Museum Renovations $36000, HELSETH, RAMONA G. 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Automotive/Small Equipment $35.3, OLSON, MICHAEL Investigators Expenses $69.36, OLSON, ROBERT Taxable Meal Allowances $28, OPEKE G NIEMEYER HHS Maintenance $9904, OREILLY AUTOMOTIVE S Automotive/Small Equipment $50.99, OREILLY AUTOMOTIVE S Small Tools & Shop Supplies $149.54, OVERHEAD DOOR COMPAN Building Repairs & Maintenance $188.78, PALLUCK, ETHAN Taxable Meal Allowances $56, PANTHER GRAPHICS LLC Publishing Fees $917, PAPIK MOTORS LUVERNE Automotive/Small Equipment $65, PARAGON HEALTH & WEL Blood Withdrawal $3960, PARTY AMERICA Donations $132.65, PAYPAL INC Memberships $50, PAYTON, ARISTARCHUS Business Travel $94.86, PENNING, LESLIE A Bd Exp Fees (Minnehaha) $176, PEOPLEFACTS Recruitment $95.07, PFEIFER IMPLEMENT CO Motor/Machine/Equipment Repair $159.97, PHEASANT VIEW LLC Welfare Rent $1750, PHILLIPS 66 Gas Oil & Diesel $86.93, PHILLIPS, JOSHUA Uniform Allowance $550, PIEDMONT PLASTICS Jail Repairs & Maintenance $430, PIONEER ENTERPRISES Burials $11000, POMPS TIRE SERVICE I Automotive/Small Equipment $666.76, POMPS TIRE SERVICE I Truck Repairs & Maintenance $232.63, POSTMA, OWEN Welfare Rent $2300, PRAIRIE DACE METAL A Store Inventory $30, PRECISION KIOSK TECH Testing Supplies $4050, QUALIFIED PRESORT SE Postage $7283.87, QUALITY INNS Business Travel $77, QUALSETH, RYAN Investigators Expenses $77.52, R&L SUPPLY LTD Jail Repairs & Maintenance $373.43, R&L SUPPLY LTD Plumbing & Welding $720.57, RAM CONSULTING Education & Training $3300, RAMKOTA HOTEL Business Travel $-13.98, RDO CONSTRUCTION EQU Parts Inventory $111.41, REDI DRIVER INC Sign Supply Inventory $2425, RENTOKIL NORTH AMERI Contract Services $728.67, RENTOKIL NORTH AMERI Professional Services $74.44, RESOLUTE LAW FIRM IN Attorney Fees $6762.45, RICKY JACOBSEN Juvenile Diversion Restitution $35, RINGING SHIELD,NICHO Bd Evaluations (Minnehaha) $1457.5, RISTY, MAXINE J Court Reporters $111, RIVERVIEW PARK LTD Welfare Rent $156, ROBERT MASON Taxable Meal Allowances $28, ROEMEN'S AUTOMOTIVE Automotive/Small Equipment $12.99, ROSELAND HEIGHTS Welfare Rent $1084, RUNNING SUPPLY INC Jail Repairs & Maintenance $37.96, RUNNING SUPPLY INC Park & Recreation Material $30.98, RUNNING SUPPLY INC Small Tools & Shop Supplies $40.05, SANFORD CLINIC Lab Costs $76, SANFORD CLINIC Miscellaneous Expense $47.3, SANFORD CLINIC Professional Services $1138, SANFORD CLINIC Recruitment $786, SANITATION PRODUCTS Truck Repairs & Maintenance $827.09, SCHEELS ALL SPORTS Miscellaneous Expense $100, SCHEELS ALL SPORTS Uniform Allowance $198, SCHNEIDER GEOSPATIAL Software $23148, SCHULTE AUTOMOTIVE I Automotive/Small Equipment $209.5, SCHUMACHER ELEVATOR Jail Repairs & Maintenance $3472.89, SCILAWFORENSICS LTD Professional Services $1400, SD ASSOC COUNTY HIGH Education & Training $100, SD ASSOC OF COUNTY O Due To Other Governments $3418, SD PLANNERS ASSOCIAT Memberships $50, SD PUBLIC ASSURANCE Comprehensive Gen Liability $225028.86, SD SHERIFFS ASSOC Memberships $6416.42, SD SYMPHONY ORCHESTR Program Activities $800, SDN COMMUNICATIONS Data Communications $540, SDN COMMUNICATIONS Telephone $1900.8, SERVICE FEE Clinics - Auxiliary Services $1.49, SHERWIN WILLIAMS Building Repairs & Maintenance $395.32, SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRI Architects & Engineers $14516.83, SIOUX FALLS CITY Business Travel $6, SIOUX FALLS CITY Contracted Homeless Coordinatr $17979.34, SIOUX FALLS CITY Gas Oil & Diesel $14571.86, SIOUX FALLS CITY HIDTA Grant $83.47, SIOUX FALLS CITY Miscellaneous Expense $2609.54, SIOUX FALLS CITY Professional Services $95803.46, SIOUX FALLS CITY Water - Sewer $896.41, SIOUX FALLS CITY Welfare Utilities $238.59, SIOUX FALLS FORD INC Automotive/Small Equipment $27.13, SIOUX FALLS FORD INC Gas Oil & Diesel $65.49, SIOUX FALLS RUBBER S Office Supplies $121.49, SIOUX METRO GROWTH A Miscellaneous Expense $5500, SIOUX VALLEY ENERGY Electricity $228.32, SIOUX VALLEY ENERGY Tea-Ellis Range $203.17, SKORCZEWSKI, JENA Court Reporters $58.8, SOUTH DAKOTA MULTI-H Memberships $275, SOUTHEASTERN BEHAVIO Crisis Intervention Program $4738.67, SP ATLAS TARGETS Education & Training $2341.95, SP BORN PRIMITIVE JAG Grant 2023 $2174.4, SP MAD CITY OUTDOOR JAG Grant 2023 $85.79, SP SAFARILAND Safety & Rescue Equipment $-122.5, SP THE ORNAMENT COMP Store Inventory $472.5, SPRINGBROOK LLOYD PR Welfare Rent $700, SQ *JIM & RON'S SERV Professional Services $540, SQ *KANDI'S CREATION Volunteer Pers Items $100, SQ *OH MY CUPCAKES! Donations $3.91, STAN HOUSTON EQUIPME Small Tools & Shop Supplies $165, STAPLES Office Supplies $19.98, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Amts Held-Daily Scram $7860, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Amts Held-Remote Breath $1143, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Architects & Engineers $481.87, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Bridge Repair & Maintenance $4503.23, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Commitment - HSC $15244.23, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Commitment - Redfield $840, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Contracted Construction $272.98, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Due To Other Governments $3430616.61, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Electronic Monitoring $2310, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Fingerprint/Tax $257.9, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Lab Costs $40, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Memberships $1425, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Misc Revenue $37.83, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Miscellaneous Expense $15, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Mug Shots $0.47, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Notary Exp $60, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Outside Repair $4.2, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Program Activities $500, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Property Search Fees $176.31, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Safety & Rescue Equipment $105, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Sign Supply Inventory $110, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Telephone $833.09, STATE STEEL OF SD Sign Supply Inventory $150.5, STOCKWELL ENGINEERS Parking $4595, STREICHERS INC Uniform Allowance $304, SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE Board Of Prisoners-Meals $28227.35, SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE Child Care Food $756.03, SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE School Lunch Program $1519, SUNSET LAW ENFORCEME Ammunition $4492.2, SUPERION, LLC Education & Training $1798, SWANSON FUNERAL Burials $3500, TCN INC Telephone $67.53, THE COUNSELING CAFE Psych Evals $1000, THE HOME DEPOT 4301 Building Repairs & Maintenance $203.2, THE MITOGRAPHERS INC Small Tools & Shop Supplies $382.5, THE UPS STORE 2125 Jail Repairs & Maintenance $16.17, THE WEBSTAURANT STOR Testing Supplies $321.25, THOMSON REUTERS - WE Amounts Held For Others $804.8, THORNE, STEPHEN Professional Services $1196.25, THRIVE COUNSELING Recruitment $1200, TINDALL, PLLC BRENNA Attorney Fees $3500, TIRES TIRES TIRES Automotive/Small Equipment $1052.12, TONY DEPAOLO Program Activities $100, TRANSOURCE TRUCK & E Truck Repairs & Maintenance $1813.14, TRANSUNION RISK & AL Investigators Expenses $75, TRANSWEST TRUCK OF Automotive/Small Equipment $70.12, TRI-STATE NURSING Professional Services $7715, TSCHETTER & ADAMS LA Attorney Fees $5848.06, TST* NOTHING BUNDT C Donations $103.01, TWO WAY SOLUTIONS IN Communication Equipment Repair $423.98, TYLER LUNDY Uniform Allowance $95.04, TYLER TECHNOLOGIES I Software $2400, TZADIK SIOUX FALLS I Welfare Rent $6373.09, TZADIK SIOUX FALLS P Welfare Rent $10605.24, U OF M CONTLEARNING Business Travel $100, U.S. DISTRICT COURT Copy Fees $43, UBER TRIP Business Travel $62.86, ULTEIG ENGINEERS INC Architects & Engineers $16256.5, UNITED AIRLINES INC Business Travel $858.16, US FOODS INC Other Supplies $37, US FOODS INC Professional Services $1439.78, US POSTAL SERVICE Postage $849.32, VAN STRATTON WINER & Expert Witness Fees & Expenses $4625, VERIZON WIRELESS Administrative Charges $46.52, VERIZON WIRELESS Data Processing Equipment $1384.5, VERIZON WIRELESS HIDTA Grant $83.86, VERIZON WIRELESS Tea-Ellis Range $40.01, VERIZON WIRELESS Telephone $4913.59, VERMILION POLICE DEP Clinics - Auxiliary Services $20, VERN EIDE MOTORCARS HIDTA Grant $1200, VITAL RECORDS EXPRES Miscellaneous Expense $0, VITALCHEK NETWORK Clinics - Auxiliary Services $15, VITALCHEK NETWORK HS Donations $35.5, WALGREENS Professional Services $75.43, WALGREENS Safe Home Donations $46, WALL LAKE SANITARY D Water - Sewer $90, WALMART STORES INC Automotive/Small Equipment $27.93, WALMART STORES INC Child Care Food $442.15, WALMART STORES INC Child Care Items $104.61, WALMART STORES INC Donations $382.51, WALMART STORES INC Homeless Initiatives $500, WALMART STORES INC Inmate Supplies $23.38, WALMART STORES INC Office Supplies $59.38, WALMART STORES INC Other Supplies $81.94, WALMART STORES INC Professional Services $11.28, WALMART STORES INC Program Activities $83.56, WALMART STORES INC Safe Home Donations $279.8, WALTON, MARCUS Attorney Fees $1348.2, WASTE MANAGEMENT OF Trash Removal $4005.2, WELLINGTON PARK APTS Welfare Rent $776, WEST BRIAR COMMONS I Welfare Rent $7920.07, WESTERN HOUSING Sign Deposits $50, WHEELCO Small Tools & Shop Supplies $145.16, WHEELCO Truck Repairs & Maintenance $1633.9, WILLIQUORS - SOUIX F Miscellaneous Expense $100, WINNER POLICE DEPART Extradition & Evidence $140.69, WITTLER, CHERI MCCOM Professional Services $11364.5, WOODBURY COUNTY (IA) Return Of Service $10, XCEL ENERGY Building Repairs & Maintenance $16.9, XCEL ENERGY Electricity $2006.02, XCEL ENERGY INC Welfare Utilities $2736.37, YANKTON COUNTY Return Of Service $150, YELLOW ROBE, LUTHER ICWA Professional Services $32412.5, ZOOM VIDEO COMMUNICA Subscriptions $749.5.
The following reports were received and placed on file in the Auditor's Office:
December 2023 Building Permit Report
December 2023 Register of Deeds Statement of Revenue
December 2023 Auditor's Account with the County Treasurer
Highway Monthly Construction Updates
Regular Personnel Action
New Hires
1. Trayden Lemons, Correctional Officer for the Jail, at $25.37/hour (14/1) effective 1/8/2024.
2. Tarek Alobaidi and Ashely Hohn as Juvenile Correctional Workers for the Juvenile Detention Center, at $22.00/hour effective 1/16/2024.
3. Amber Stevens, Juvenile Correctional Officer I for the Juvenile Detention Center, at $25.37/hour (13/2) effective 1/16/2024.
Promotions
1. Stephen Frahm, Correctional Officer to Corporal for the Jail, at $29.38/hour effective 1/6/2024.
2. Lydia Lenesgray, Caseworker to Alliance Program Manager for the Human Services Department, at $34.09/hour (17/5) effective 1/20/2024.
Step Increases
1. Shannon Ulmer, Appraiser for the Equalization Office, at $27.98/hour (15/2) effective 1/21/2024.
2. Sara Zishka, Appraiser for the Equalization Office, at $29.38/hour (15/3) effective 1/21/2024.
3. Darin Gonsor, Appraiser for the Equalization Office, at $34.09/hour (15/9) effective 1/13/2024.
4. Duane King, Appraiser for the Equalization Office, at $36.70/hour (15/12) effective 1/6/2024.
5. Josh Anhalt, System Administrator for the Information Technology Department, at $54.50/hour (21/14) effective 1/2/2024.
6. Benjamin Ullom, Correctional Officer for the Jail, at $26.64/hour (14/2) effective 1/3/2024.
7. Matthew Nunes, Correctional Officer for the Jail, at $26.64/hour (14/2) effective 1/4/2024.
8. Suraj Bohora Chhetri, Correctional Officer for the Jail, at $26.65/hour (14/3) effective 12/14/2023.
9. Cory Winter, Correctional Officer for the Jail, at $28.68/hour (14/4) effective 1/9/2024.
10. Jessica Sprecher, Court Records Officer for the Jail, at $29.41/hour (14/7) effective 12/17/2023.
11. Lyndee Kamrath, Senior Deputy Public Advocate for the Public Advocate's Office, at $4,360.00/biweekly (22/10) effective 1/6/2024.
12. Dylan Westerbur, Deputy Sheriff for the Sheriff's Office, at $33.25/hour (17/4) effective 12/30/2023.
13. Travis Stauffacher, Deputy Sheriff for the Sheriff's Office, at $42.57/hour (17/14) effective 12/27/2023.
14. Cory Hartley, Sergeant for the Sheriff's Office, at $39.54/hour (20/5) effective 12/26/2023.
15. Maria Munkvold, Sergeant for the Sheriff's Office, at $40.51/hour (20/6) effective 1/7/2024.
16. Kiel Ricci, Sergeant for the Sheriff's Office, at $40.51/hour (20/6) effective 1/9/2024.
17. Melinda Avise, Senior Deputy State's Attorney for the State's Attorney's Office, at $3,852.80/biweekly (22/5) effective 12/27/2023.
Special Personnel Actions
1. To promote Jenna Girard to Project Engineer at the Highway Department at $3,010.40/biweekly (21/1) effective 1/20/2024.
2. To recognize the retirement of Daniel Grapevine, Highway Maintenance Team Leader, effective 1/19/2024 after over forty years of service with the Minnehaha County Highway Department.
MEDICAL CANNABIS LICENSE
Kym Christiansen, Commission Recorder, was present for the public hearing to consider the issuance of a Medical Cannabis Dispensary License in Minnehaha County. The Auditor's Office received one application for the one available Medical Cannabis Dispensary License. The license would allow for the operations of a medical cannabis dispensary in rural Minnehaha County. The application was received from Shangri-La SD, LLC.
Chair Karsky asked for proponents and opponents to speak on the topic. T.J Cameron, proponent and representative of Shangri-La SD, requested that the Commission defer action on the license.
MOTION by Bender, seconded by Beninga, to continue the public hearing regarding the issuance of a Medical Cannabis License, pursuance to MC 60-21 §3(c), until the first meeting in March. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.
RENT & UTILITY GUIDELINES
Lori Montis, Assistant Human Services Director, was present to request an increase in the maximum rent and utility guidelines. The maximum rent assistance has not been increased since 2018 and the utility allowance has not been increased since 2009. With the increased cost of these basic needs items, Human Services is challenged to be able to assist with requests of our community members in need using the current guidelines. The current maximum rent assistance ranges from $350 for an efficiency unit (1 person) to $900 for 4 bedrooms (7 people more) while the proposed max assistance would range from $500 for an efficiency unit to $1200 for a 4 bedroom unit. The last increase to maximum assistance for utilities went from $400 a year to $420 a year, while the proposed max assistance for utilities would increase to $500/year. MOTION by Bender, seconded by Kippley, to defer the authorization for Human Services to increase maximum rent and utility guidelines to the January 23rd, meeting. 5 ayes.
AGREEMENT
Joshua Phillips, Sheriff's Office Captain, presented a request for authorization for the Chair to sign a Joint Powers Agreement between the South Dakota Attorney General's Office and Minnehaha County Sheriff for drug enforcement. The South Dakota Office of Attorney General (AGO) and the Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) recognize the manufacture, distribution, sale and possession of illegal drugs and marijuana are serious problems in Minnehaha County and the State of South Dakota. MCSO has police powers to investigate and enforce state criminal laws within its jurisdictional boundaries, while the limited geographical jurisdiction makes it difficult to effectively investigate illegal activity and enforce laws. The proposed joint powers agreement would appoint MCSO investigators as Special Assistants to the AGO. The appointment would allow MCSO Investigators to participate in drug, marijuana and controlled substance investigations and law enforcement activities as well as other law enforcement duties that are associated with or arise out of these jurisdictional boundaries in the state of South Dakota, under the supervision and direction of AGO. The special appointment would only be effective when outside of MCSO jurisdictional boundaries. MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Bleyenberg, to authorize the Chair to sign the Joint Powers Agreement between the SD Attorney General's Office and Minnehaha County Sheriff for Drug Enforcement. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.
EQUIPMENT PURCHASE
Upon the request of Steve Groen, Highway Superintendent, MOTION by Bender, seconded by Beninga, to authorize the Highway Department to purchase a Komatsu D39 Dozer using the Sourcewell Contract for a total cost of $165,756.00. 5 ayes.
UTILITY & RIGHT-OF-WAY CERTIFICATIES
Upon the request of Steve Groen, Highway Superintendent, MOTION by Bleyenberg, seconded by Beninga, to authorize the Chair to sign the South Dakota Department Of Transportation Utility and Right-of-Way Certificates for Project MC23-10 Structure 50-197-100 Rehabilitation. 5 ayes.
AGREEMENTS
Upon the request of Steve Groen, Highway Superintendent, MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Bender, to authorize the Chair to sign the agreement for final design for Project MC22-03, Structure 50-273-090 Bridge Replacement with Civil Design Inc for $56,950.00. 5 ayes.
Upon the request of Steve Groen, Highway Superintendent, MOTION by Bender, seconded by Kippley, to authorize the Chair to sign the agreement for construction administration for Project MC22-07, Structure 50-337-130 Bridge Replacement with Ulteig Engineers, Inc. for $57,781.00. 5 ayes.
LIEN COMPROMISE
Melinda Storley, Commission Assistant, gave a briefing on the application for compromise of lien DPNO-45633 in the amount of $1,107.20. The petitioner would like to purchase a home for her daughter and grandchildren, but there is no real estate transaction pending at this time. The petitioner is requesting the release of the lien DPNO-45633 in full with no payment. The lien represents rental assistance and legal counsel fees. MOTION by Bender, seconded by Kippley, to deny the compromise of Lien DPNO-45633 in full with no payment. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Tyler Klatt, Assistant Commission Administrative Officer, gave a briefing on the 2024 Legislative session which began on January 9th and summarized the legislation that the Commission Office is following. The following bills are related to the County Funding Summer Study: House Bills (HB) 1007 and 1070, and Senate Bills (SB) 4 and 31. House Bill 1007 would amend the requirement to employ a county veterans' service officer. HB 1070 would provide for the use of the obligation recovery center by counties. SB 4 would revise provisions regarding township contracts for snow removal. SB 31 would crated the indigent legal services fund, to provide ongoing revenue therefor, and to make an appropriation therefore.
COMMISSIONER LIAISON REPORTS
Commissioner Bender reported on the recent meeting of the Accessible Housing Board.
Commissioner Beninga reported on the work that was done by the Highway Department during the recent snow storms.
MOTION by Bender, seconded by Bleyenberg, to enter into Executive Session pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2 (1), (3), (4), and (6) at 10:07 a.m. 5 ayes.
Chair Karsky declared the executive session concluded at 11:00 a.m.
MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Bender, to adjourn at 11:01 a.m. 5 ayes
The Commission adjourned until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024.
APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION:
Dean Karsky
Chair
ATTEST:
Kym Christiansen
Commission Recorder
Published at the total approximate cost of $413.11 and can be viewed for free at www.sdpublicnotices.com. 1-25-24-1tc
Annual Salary publication for full time Minnehaha County Employees and Commissioners for 2024
ANNUAL SALARY RATES FOR FULL-TIME MINNEHAHA COUNTY EMPLOYEES & COMMISSIONERS FOR 2024
AANENSON,J 86,340.80
AANENSON,M 95,347.20
ABBAS,S 58,198.40
ABBAS,R 67,496.00
ABMA,G 55,411.20
ADAMS,E 45,448.00
ADIX,J 88,545.60
ALBERS,B 90,792.00
ALBRECHT,C 74,505.60
ALEXANDER,C 74,734.40
AL-HABUBI,H 45,448.00
ALINIZI,M 52,769.60
ALLEN,P 51,438.40
ALLEN,M 55,411.20
AMDAHL,J 47,736.00
AMOLINS,D 61,110.40
ANDERSEN,J 52,769.60
ANDERSON,A 45,448.00
ANDERSON,J 52,769.60
ANDERSON,T 52,769.60
ANDERSON,K 58,198.40
ANDERSON,T 82,243.20
ANDERSON,L 95,929.60
ANDERSON,S 152,422.40
ANDRESS,T 59,654.40
ANHALT,J 110,572.80
ARENDS,L 52,769.60
AVISE,M 97,739.20
AWUOL,M 52,769.60
BAHR,B 55,411.20
BAKER,M 84,260.80
BALK,M 52,769.60
BARRETT MAYL,C 47,736.00
BARRON,C 55,411.20
BARTELS,A 47,736.00
BARTSCHER,N 43,264.00
BARTSCHER,J 69,160.00
BASSETT,T 58,198.40
BAXA,B 74,505.60
BEAMAN,S 119,100.80
BECK,T 56,784.00
BECK,K 97,739.20
BEHREND,B 59,654.40
BENCOMO,C 67,496.00
BENDER,J 34,465.60
BENINGA,G 34,465.60
BENNETT,R 65,852.80
BENZ,K 138,091.20
BERENS,L 88,545.60
BERG,A 64,230.40
BERG,S 67,496.00
BERTSCH,T 69,576.00
BETANCOURT,S 52,769.60
BJORKE,J 59,654.40
BLACK,K 41,163.20
BLEYENBERG,J 34,465.60
BLOMKER,D 102,689.60
BOECKHOLT,M 58,198.40
BOECKHOLT,A 84,260.80
BOELHOWER,C 97,739.20
BOESEL,E 65,852.80
BOGUE,E 164,132.80
BOHORA CHHETRI,S 56,451.20
BOHRER,J 47,736.00
BOOTH,B 95,347.20
BOSAVANH,D 55,411.20
BOSMAN,J 122,054.40
BOUW,L 54,038.40
BOUWMAN,I 97,739.20
BOYD,M 110,572.80
BOYLE,S 52,769.60
BRADFELDT,R 84,260.80
BRANTON,V 52,769.60
BRAUN,A 95,347.20
BRAUN,M 105,809.60
BRENDEN,J 70,907.20
BRENDEN,M 76,336.00
BREUER,J 61,110.40
BROESDER,J 74,505.60
BROWN,M 47,736.00
BROWN,R 64,230.40
BRUST,R 54,038.40
BRYAN,C 58,198.40
BUCKLEY,J 69,160.00
BULLIS,M 72,280.00
BURNS,B 65,852.80
BURNS,J 85,300.80
BURT,S 64,230.40
BURZLAFF,D 61,110.40
BUTCHER,L 62,691.20
BUTCHER,C 100,172.80
BUTLER,C 102,689.60
BYE,R 113,360.00
CALLIES,E 65,852.80
CAMPBELL,J 52,769.60
CANALES ESPINAL,D 52,769.60
CAPELLUPO,L 102,689.60
CAREY,C 47,736.00
CARLSON,M 58,198.40
CARPENTER,R 62,691.20
CARSTEN,J 95,347.20
CAVE,J 69,160.00
CEGELSKE,Z 95,347.20
CHAGOLLA,A 58,198.40
CHAGOLLA,J 59,238.40
CHANG,B 48,963.20
CHOSKE,E 58,198.40
CHRANS,J 51,438.40
CHRISTENSEN,D 43,264.00
CHRISTENSEN,T 55,411.20
CHRISTIANSEN,K 50,190.40
CHRISTIANSEN,K 59,654.40
CHRISTIANSEN,D 80,225.60
CLITES,D 52,769.60
COIL,T 47,736.00
COIL,T 69,160.00
COLWILL,K 84,260.80
CONLON,J 55,411.20
CONNORS,P 97,739.20
COOK,C 55,411.20
CORBETT,D 55,411.20
CORNAY,T 76,585.60
COUTURE,J 58,198.40
COWLES,R 55,411.20
COX,D 74,505.60
COZAD,M 52,769.60
CRAWFORD,B 62,691.20
CRAYNE,E 88,545.60
CROSS,T 47,736.00
DAHL,C 97,739.20
DANNEN,B 69,160.00
DAVIS,D 62,691.20
DEAVER,C 152,422.40
DEBERG,J 61,110.40
DEGROOT,L 48,963.20
DEGROOT,C 67,496.00
DEHAAI,K 54,038.40
DEKONING,K 50,190.40
DENG,D 55,411.20
DESENS,B 52,769.60
DETERS,R 70,907.20
DEVINE,A 47,736.00
DEVLIN,B 56,784.00
DICKEY,S 61,110.40
DIRKSON,C 74,505.60
DOBBERPUHL,R 84,260.80
DODGE,R 54,038.40
DONOVAN,D 55,411.20
DOYLE,B 131,476.80
DRAYTON,M 47,736.00
DREXLER,R 84,260.80
DUBBE,S 99,819.20
DUBBELDE,D 58,198.40
DUCHENE,J 51,438.40
DUNN,S 74,505.60
DUNWOODY,L 55,411.20
EARLEY STONEARROW,S 72,987.20
EBRIGHT,L 58,198.40
EINING,J 88,545.60
ELKINS,C 52,769.60
ELLENS,N 90,792.00
ENGELSON,R 59,654.40
ENGQUIST,M 93,017.60
ESCHEN,A 69,160.00
FAINI,C 59,654.40
FAJARDO,J 56,784.00
FEDDERSEN,W 71,240.00
FENNE,A 58,198.40
FETTER,M 52,769.60
FEUERHELM,B 45,448.00
FIGG,R 69,160.00
FLUCKEY,V 102,689.60
FLYNN,J 116,147.20
FODS,R 72,654.40
FOERSTER,G 58,198.40
FOLSOM,A 105,268.80
FORD,I 50,190.40
FOSSUM,N 102,689.60
FRAHM,S 55,411.20
FRIEDERICKS,E 58,198.40
FRITZ,D 55,411.20
FUGLSBY,V 80,225.60
FULTON,K 97,739.20
GANSZ,K 97,739.20
GARCIA,S 58,198.40
GARRY,M 86,424.00
GAYO GATLUAK,M 56,451.20
GEARMAN,J 107,889.60
GEHRKE,A 95,347.20
GEVENS,R 62,691.20
GILLESPIE,M 125,070.40
GIRARD,J 69,160.00
GLANZER,K 58,198.40
GODBER,M 47,736.00
GONSOR,D 69,160.00
GRAPEVINE,D 84,260.80
GRAVETT,J 131,476.80
GRECO,T 141,564.80
GREEN,B 59,654.40
GREINER,B 70,907.20
GROEN,S 141,564.80
GROMER,J 164,132.80
GRONG,T 82,243.20
GUERRERO,J 56,451.20
GUSTAFSON,B 43,264.00
GUSTAFSON,T 76,336.00
HAATVEDT,L 45,448.00
HACKETT,D 59,654.40
HACKING,S 86,424.00
HAGESTROM,D 55,411.20
HAGGAR,D 177,091.20
HALSEY,A 95,929.60
HAMILTON,D 64,230.40
HANNASCH,K 52,769.60
HANSON,W 88,545.60
HARRIES,L 84,260.80
HARRIS,J 74,505.60
HARRISON,R 52,769.60
HARRISON,R 76,336.00
HARTLEY,C 83,345.60
HARVIN,D 61,110.40
HATTERVIG,C 47,736.00
HAUGAARD,M 55,411.20
HEADRICK,K 59,654.40
HEALY,J 47,736.00
HEESCH,D 74,505.60
HEIDERSCHEIDT,M 58,198.40
HEIDRICH,A 64,230.40
HELLAND,A 50,190.40
HEMENWAY,S 62,691.20
HEMENWAY,S 74,505.60
HENCKEL,J 64,230.40
HENDRIX,D 59,654.40
HENLEY,P 62,691.20
HENSLEY,T 168,272.00
HERBERT,E 95,347.20
HERNANDEZ,J 52,769.60
HERONIMUS,J 65,852.80
HERSCHBERGER,E 52,769.60
HERUM,R 62,691.20
HESVIK,H 51,438.40
HINZMAN,R 86,424.00
HODGEN,D 80,225.60
HODGES,S 86,340.80
HOEKMAN,K 76,336.00
HOFER,J 72,654.40
HOFER,J 152,422.40
HOHN,R 69,160.00
HOLLAND,K 43,264.00
HOLLINS,M 52,769.60
HONERMAN,M 54,038.40
HOOKER,T 56,784.00
HOPF,M 74,505.60
HOSKINS,W 152,422.40
HOWARD,A 45,448.00
HUDZII,N 53,809.60
HUGHES,P 62,691.20
HYNEK,J 107,889.60
INGALLS,J 74,505.60
IRWIN,J 65,852.80
IVERSON,M 55,411.20
JAMES,C 119,100.80
JANSSEN,D 74,505.60
JASTRAM,M 105,289.60
JENSEN,C 97,739.20
JEPSEN,C 88,545.60
JERKE,H 97,739.20
JOHANNSEN,M 67,496.00
JOHNSON,C 47,736.00
JOHNSON,B 52,769.60
JOHNSON,D 55,411.20
JOHNSON,K 69,160.00
JOHNSON,B 86,424.00
JOHNSON,C 138,091.20
JONAS,D 65,852.80
JOST,B 74,505.60
KADI,M 138,091.20
KAINRATH,A 42,224.00
KAISER,P 75,254.40
KALIN,A 45,448.00
KAMRATH,L 110,572.80
KAPPENMAN,C 45,448.00
KARDAS,D 69,160.00
KARSKY,D 35,984.00
KATO,J 50,190.40
KEEGAN,K 74,505.60
KELLEY,M 47,736.00
KELLY,A 58,198.40
KENYON,L 97,739.20
KERKVLIET,S 82,243.20
KERZMAN,D 61,110.40
KINDER,S 69,160.00
KING,D 74,505.60
KIPPLEY,J 34,465.60
KIRCHENWITZ,A 69,160.00
KISTLER,D 84,260.80
KLATT,T 97,739.20
KLINE,K 97,739.20
KLUDT,J 55,411.20
KNECHT,A 69,160.00
KOENS,R 88,545.60
KOISTINEN,J 113,360.00
KOMMES,S 67,496.00
KONECHNE,F 88,545.60
KRIENS,M 134,763.20
KRUEGER,N 72,654.40
KRUEGER,T 72,654.40
KRUSE,B 59,654.40
LADWIG,J 74,505.60
LAMMER,J 71,947.20
LAMPE,J 55,411.20
LANGROCK,N 55,411.20
LANOUE,A 45,448.00
LARREYNAGA,M 58,198.40
LARSON,C 52,769.60
LARSON,J 61,110.40
LARSON,M 69,160.00
LARSON,M 82,243.20
LARSSON,S 52,769.60
LAUTWEIN,D 113,360.00
LEIDHOLT,P 89,585.60
LEIDHOLT,K 102,689.60
LEMLER,K 45,448.00
LENSEGRAV,L 65,852.80
LICHTY,J 59,654.40
LIEBL,K 61,110.40
LIESTER,J 90,792.00
LILLA,C 119,100.80
LIPP,D 65,852.80
LOA,M 55,411.20
LOGUE,S 52,769.60
LONG,M 56,451.20
LOOZE,D 58,198.40
LOPEZ,A 52,769.60
LOPEZ-PEREZ,E 58,198.40
LORENZEN,L 58,198.40
LOUGHEED,A 97,739.20
LOWE,C 74,734.40
LOZANO,S 47,736.00
LUKE,L 90,792.00
LUNDEEN,D 65,852.80
LUNDGREN,J 52,769.60
LUNDY,T 58,198.40
LYKKEN,M 90,792.00
MARAS,J 110,572.80
MARBACH,J 61,110.40
MARQUEZ-DAVILA,L 53,809.60
MARTELL,R 74,505.60
MARTIN,C 55,411.20
MARTINES,R 61,110.40
MASON,R 58,198.40
MATHIS,M 61,110.40
MATSON,S 71,240.00
MATTOCKS,W 55,411.20
MATTSON,L 65,852.80
MATTSON,M 125,070.40
MAYER,K 62,691.20
MAYER,M 76,336.00
MCCUBBIN,J 65,852.80
MCDERMOTT,L 64,230.40
MCDOWALL,J 58,198.40
MCFALL,R 97,739.20
MCFARLAND,M 56,784.00
MCGAHA,S 52,769.60
MCGEE,L 62,691.20
MCGLOTHLEN,N 72,280.00
MCGOVERN,M 105,268.80
MCKEE,D 55,411.20
MCKEE,T 74,505.60
MEES-BURT,C 138,091.20
MEMBRENO,M 52,769.60
MERCADO-GAMEZ,M 52,769.60
METTER,C 61,110.40
METZGER,M 52,769.60
MEYER,J 62,691.20
MICHELS,N 100,172.80
MICKELSON,R 70,907.20
MILES,R 43,264.00
MILES,C 110,572.80
MILLAGE,S 107,889.60
MILLER,R 55,411.20
MILLER,J 55,411.20
MILLER,T 97,739.20
MILSTEAD,M 185,931.20
MITCHELL,T 55,411.20
MIXELL,T 62,691.20
MIZHQUIRI,E 52,769.60
MOAT,A 55,411.20
MONTIS,L 95,347.20
MORAN,C 110,572.80
MORRISON,C 43,264.00
MOSER,N 72,987.20
MOWERY,M 131,476.80
MULDER,M 55,411.20
MUNKVOLD,M 82,243.20
MURPHY,A 102,689.60
MYERS,H 47,736.00
NADOLSKI,C 80,225.60
NELSON,D 54,038.40
NELSON,R 58,198.40
NELSON,A 88,545.60
NELSON,T 125,070.40
NESS,J 70,907.20
NESSEIM,J 76,336.00
NEU,K 55,411.20
NEWKIRK,M 67,496.00
NEWMAN,L 45,448.00
NIKOLAS,A 52,769.60
NILSON,K 113,360.00
NITZ,J 47,736.00
NUNES,M 52,769.60
NYHAUG,A 76,336.00
OBERFOELL,S 65,852.80
O'DANIEL,K 43,264.00
O'DONNELL,D 59,654.40
OLSON,M 64,230.40
OLSON,R 74,505.60
OLSON,C 88,545.60
OLTHOFF,P 88,545.60
O'MALLEY,J 110,572.80
ORDAL,L 55,411.20
ORDAZ,G 56,451.20
OSTERLOO,K 93,017.60
OSTERMANN,E 62,691.20
OSTREM,A 64,230.40
OTTERPOHL,E 100,172.80
PALLUCK,E 74,505.60
PALMIOTTO,T 138,091.20
PALOMAKI,B 97,739.20
PATTERSON,J 71,240.00
PAYTON,A 58,198.40
PECHOUS,C 69,160.00
PECKSKAMP,A 47,736.00
PEDERSON,N 59,654.40
PETEREIT,J 95,347.20
PETERS,T 47,736.00
PETERS,S 69,160.00
PETERSEN,M 84,260.80
PETERSON,M 54,038.40
PHEIFER,K 58,198.40
PHILLIPS,J 110,572.80
PUNKE,S 62,691.20
QUALSETH,R 102,689.60
QUINLIVAN,B 102,689.60
RABB,T 84,260.80
RANG,D 90,792.00
RAPP,J 58,198.40
RASMUSSEN,P 69,160.00
RASMUSSEN,E 90,792.00
RASMUSSEN,J 125,070.40
RATERMAN,C 97,739.20
REBNORD,N 69,160.00
RECHTENBAUGH,M 53,809.60
RECHTENBAUGH,J 61,110.40
REED,W 95,347.20
REKER,V 119,100.80
RICCI,K 84,323.20
RICHARDS,M 58,198.40
RICHARDSON,K 65,852.80
RICHARDSON,L 95,347.20
RICHARZ,H 84,260.80
RISHLING,M 52,769.60
RIVERA,J 64,230.40
ROBINSON,L 58,198.40
RODRIGUEZ,A 58,198.40
ROEDER,J 74,027.20
ROHDE,S 50,190.40
ROPER,C 50,190.40
ROTERT,C 54,038.40
ROTH,C 43,264.00
ROUSHAR,M 55,411.20
ROWLANDS,M 52,769.60
RUSSELL,J 58,198.40
RUSSELL,M 84,260.80
RYAN,K 113,360.00
SACKMANN,S 76,336.00
SADKOVICH,J 97,739.20
SAHURIC,E 58,198.40
SAMPLE,R 138,091.20
SANTUCCI,J 52,769.60
SATTER,M 58,198.40
SAUCEDO,M 52,769.60
SCARES HAWK,E 52,769.60
SCHAEPPI,S 47,736.00
SCHAEPPI,S 55,411.20
SCHAFER,T 50,190.40
SCHATZ,J 95,347.20
SCHAUNAMAN,K 97,739.20
SCHIRADO,M 54,038.40
SCHLEUTER,H 69,160.00
SCHLEY,E 47,736.00
SCHMIDT,T 55,411.20
SCHMIDT,E 70,907.20
SCHMOYER,C 78,270.40
SCHREURS,A 54,038.40
SCHROEDER,C 55,411.20
SCHULTZ,C 52,769.60
SCHUSTER,P 72,280.00
SEGUNDO,J 59,238.40
SEVERSON,S 52,769.60
SEVERSON,T 61,110.40
SEVERSON,T 65,852.80
SEXE,K 88,545.60
SHAFFER,C 58,198.40
SHOW,E 72,654.40
SIELER,J 84,260.80
SINA,K 55,411.20
SITES,J 62,691.20
SITZMAN,A 67,496.00
SJOVOLD,S 69,160.00
SKOTS,A 59,654.40
SMITH,N 84,323.20
SMITH,T 181,209.60
SOUTHARD,C 52,769.60
SPAANS,J 74,505.60
SPALDING,R 52,769.60
SPRECHER,J 62,691.20
STAHL,P 45,448.00
STANGELAND,L 84,260.80
STANLEY,C 90,625.60
STATON,N 70,907.20
STAUFFACHER,T 86,424.00
STEELE,H 55,411.20
STEFFEN,M 64,230.40
STORLEY,M 74,505.60
STOVER,A 47,736.00
STRAIN,S 64,230.40
STRANSKY,A 64,230.40
STROM,S 58,198.40
SULLIVAN,J 61,110.40
SURKALOVIC,N 84,260.80
SUURMEYER,A 67,496.00
SWANSON,K 111,987.20
TAMAYO ZULUAGA,M 95,347.20
TERRONES,J 78,270.40
THELEN,J 74,505.60
THOMAS,D 56,784.00
THOMAS,M 125,070.40
THORESON,J 100,172.80
TIGHE,J 74,505.60
TIRREL,C 67,496.00
TKACH,T 58,198.40
TOERING,J 88,545.60
TOFT,M 59,654.40
TOLLIVER,G 50,190.40
TRACY,G 55,411.20
TRUMBLE,H 93,017.60
TUSCHEN,M 84,260.80
TUTTLE,S 48,963.20
ULBERG,J 52,769.60
ULLOM,B 52,769.60
ULMER,S 55,411.20
VAN BUREN,E 100,172.80
VAN LINGEN,R 52,769.60
VANDE WEERD,K 70,907.20
VANDENHUL,J 62,691.20
VANLOH,R 52,769.60
VANVELDHUIZEN,J 69,160.00
VANWYHE,S 78,270.40
VEEN,J 55,411.20
VOELKER,J 54,038.40
VOSS,R 90,792.00
WACHAL,S 80,225.60
WAHL,A 67,496.00
WALSH,S 88,545.60
WALTER,M 95,347.20
WALTON,W 74,505.60
WALTON,A 90,625.60
WATEMBACH,M 168,272.00
WAYSMAN,B 52,769.60
WEELDREYER,K 72,654.40
WEHRKAMP,J 125,070.40
WELBERG,T 43,264.00
WEST,J 84,260.80
WESTERBUR,D 67,496.00
WHITE,J 76,336.00
WHITTINGTON,A 105,268.80
WIDDIFIELD,C 61,110.40
WIECZOREK,A 97,739.20
WIEDERICH,A 56,451.20
WILLCOX,S 55,411.20
WILSON,P 58,198.40
WILSON,L 61,110.40
WILSON,C 113,360.00
WINTER,C 58,198.40
WITTROCK,C 82,243.20
WOHLWEND,A 69,160.00
WOLF,A 59,654.40
WOLLMAN,G 52,769.60
WOLLMANN,M 55,411.20
WYNIA,W 72,654.40
WYNIA,M 90,625.60
WYNIA,K 95,347.20
YOHNKE,L 50,190.40
YOUNG,N 45,448.00
YU,M 62,691.20
ZADDAM,K 50,190.40
ZICK,T 61,110.40
ZIGAN,A 64,230.40
ZILLA,J 61,110.40
ZINK,C 69,160.00
ZISHKA,S 58,198.40
ZISHKA,A 105,268.80
ZITTERICH,J 70,907.20
ZULU,T 52,769.60
HOURLY SALARY RATES FOR VARIABLE HOUR/SEASONAL MINNEHAHA COUNTY EMPLOYEES FOR 2024
ANEZ,T 24.25
BANTA,K 22.75
BRECI,D 23.00
BRINK,B 25.35
BROWN,A 19.70
BROWN,J 27.00
COLE,K 16.80
DANIELSEN,R 31.50
DARGEN,M 16.65
DAVIS,T 22.00
DEMBELE,C 19.95
DENSON,D 23.20
DONALDSON,B 19.70
DSCHAAK,B 16.80
EVANS,P 26.20
FIEGEN,R 21.95
FLORA,D 28.80
FRANCINE,I 22.05
FRANCIS,D 31.50
GEORGE,O 20.50
GIGANTE,J 17.00
GILES,L 23.65
GONZALEZ RODRIGUEZ,J 18.75
GRAVETT,H 19.25
GUSTAF,D 21.00
HAGEN,J 23.65
HANSEN,D 19.10
HARMAN,J 30.90
HIMRICH,R 16.65
HIRSCH,R 22.05
HOESLI,A 31.50
HOFER,T 19.15
HONERMAN,T 23.10
JAMISON,A 15.75
JOHNSON,J 23.35
JOHNSON,M 18.90
KAISER,D 30.45
KASIN,C 23.30
LIEN,T 30.45
LIEN,S 16.30
MATTHEWS,M 22.25
MEGARD,R 17.85
MERRILL,T 22.50
MONTGOMERY,A 16.30
MOREHEAD,M 19.25
MOSS,K 16.30
MOUW,A 18.75
NELSON,O 24.55
NORGAARD,B 16.00
OLDENKAMP,A 22.05
ORMBERG,L 19.70
PENNING,A 31.50
POSPISHIL,S 31.50
REAGAN,J 30.90
RICHARDSON,R 19.70
ROBBENNOLT,A 24.00
ROMAN,J 31.50
SEWELL,A 15.50
SMILEY,A 22.25
SORENSEN,M 18.90
THOMPSON,M 59.85
TOOLEY,M 27.15
TORRES,A 18.75
TRYON,S 19.45
VAN RAVENSWAAY,T 31.50
VANT HUL,S 31.50
VERHEY,J 22.25
VOSTAD,E 18.75
WEAVER,R 19.45
WEBER,P 22.25
WHISLER,R 31.50
WIDRIG,A 19.45
WIEDERICH,C 25.20
WILLIAMS,K 23.65
WOITTE-CURRIER,L 19.45
ZWAK,K 30.45
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1-25-23-1tc
Town of Sherman Notice of Vacancy
One three year term on the Sherman Town Board.
Earliest day to begin petition circulation is Jan. 26, 2024. Deadline
For filing nominating petitions if Feb. 23, 2024 at 5:00 pm. Petitions
May be obtained and must be returned to the Town Clerk.
Cheryl Swenson, Town Clerk
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Notice to Bidders: MC24-02 Southeast SD County Striping Project
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This project consists of approximately 787 miles of retracing existing pavement markings and placing pavement markings on newly resurfaced roadways in 13 counties in Southeast South Dakota. These counties include: Bon Homme, Brookings, Charles-Mix, Clay, Douglas, Lake, Lincoln, McCook, Minnehaha, Moody, Turner, Union, and Yankton. A complete and responsive proposal must include bids for all thirteen (13) counties and all line items. The award will be made based upon the total gross base bid (sum of all bidder’s bids for all counties). Each county participating in this bid will execute its own, separate contract with the low bidder, based on the quantities on the proposal form.
Online bids shall be received and accepted via the online electronic bid service through QuestCDN vBid online bidding, or by sealed paper copy by Minnehaha County Auditor’s Office, 415 N Dakota Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, not later than 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Bids shall be publicly opened and read at the Auditor’s Office at 10:30am.
For this project, bids will be received and accepted via the online electronic bid service through QuestCDN vBid online bidding, or by sealed paper copy. Sealed paper copies to be received by Minnehaha County Auditor’s Office, 415 N Dakota Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 Bidding information can be downloaded at www.questcdn.com. Reference QuestCDN project number 8913355 for a non-refundable charge of $22.00. Contact QuestCDN Customer Support at 952-233-1632 or for assistance in membership registration, downloading digital project information and vBid online bid submittal. Project bid documents must be downloaded from QuestCDN which will add your company to the Planholder List and allow access to vBid online bidding for the submittal of your bid.
For sealed paper bids, specifications and proposal forms that must be used are also available at Minnehaha County Highway Department located at 2124 E 60th Street North, Sioux Falls, SD 57103. Bids submitted on forms other than the proposal supplied by the Minnehaha County Highway Department will be irregular and will not be considered.
Minnehaha County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive technicalities, and make award(s) as deemed to be in the best interest of the County.
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1-25-23-1tc
NOTICE OF DEADLINE FOR FILING NOMINATING PETITIONS FOR THE PRIMARY ELECTION AND FOR FILING INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE PETITIONS
The deadline for filing nominating petitions for the primary election is March 26, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. central time. If a petition is mailed by registered mail by March 26, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. central time, it is considered filed.
The deadline for filing nominating petitions to run as an independent candidate in the general election is April 30, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. central time. If a petition is mailed by registered mail by April 30, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. central time, it is considered filed. For the offices of Minnehaha County Commissioners (2), Minnehaha County Treasurer, & Minnehaha County States Attorney nominating petitions must be filed in the office of the Minnehaha County Auditor 415 N Dakota Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, and nominating petitions for the offices of U.S. Representative, Public Utilities Commissioner, State Senate and State Representatives in each of the Legislative Districts 2, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 25 must be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State, State Capitol Building, Pierre, SD 57501.
The deadline for filing nominating petitions to run as an independent candidate for president in the general election is August 6, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. central time. If a petition is mailed by registered mail by August 6, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. central time, it is considered filed.
Nominating petitions for the offices of Minnehaha County Commissioners (2), Minnehaha County Treasurer, Minnehaha County States Attorney, Republican Delegates to the State Convention, Precinct Committeeman and Precinct Committeewoman for the Republican Party shall be filed in the office of the county auditor during regular business hours. Nominating petitions for the offices of United States Representative, State Senate and State Representatives in each of the Legislative Districts 2, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 25, Public Utilities Commissioner, Water Development District Director Areas 4, 6, and 8, Heartland Consumer Power District Director shall be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State, State Capitol Building, Pierre, SD 57501, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. central time.
Leah G. Anderson
Minnehaha County Auditor
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NOTICE OF VACANCY MUNICIPALITY OF GARRETSON
The following offices will become vacant due to the expiration of the present term or due to the resignation of office of the elective officer:
Mayor, 2 year term
City Council -Ward 1- 2 year term
City Council -Ward 1- 2 year term
City Council -Ward 2- 2 year term
City Council -Ward 3- 2 year term
Circulation of nominating petitions may begin on January 26th 2024 and petitions may be filed in the office of the finance officer located at 705 N Main Avenue Garretson SD 57030 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., central; time not later than the 23rd day of February, 2024, or mailed by registered mail not later than the 23rd day of February, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. central time. Paetyn Dreckman, Finance Officer
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NOTICE OF VACANCIES ON SCHOOL BOARD
GARRETSON SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 49-4
The following school board positions will become vacant due to the expiration of the present term of office.
Two at-large positions for a term of three (3) years:
Incumbent: Jodi Gloe
Incumbent: Andy Hulscher
Circulation of nominating petitions may begin on January 26th and petitions may be filed in the office of the business manager located at 505 2nd St., Garretson, SD 57030, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. central time, not later than February 23rd, at 5:00 p.m., or mailed by registered mail not later than February 23rd, at 5:00 p.m.
Jacob Schweitzer
Business Manager
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Notice: DBA Doing Business As/Assumed Name status
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State Certificate of Assumed Name Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable customers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. ASSUMED NAME: KIRK ALLEN HETTICH, KIRK A HETTICH, KIRK HETTICH, K A HETTICH, K HETTICH, KAH, KH, HAK, HETTICH KIRK, HETTICH KIRK ALLEN, HETTICH ALLEN KIRK; NAMEHOLDER(S): Hettich Kirk-Allen Name: Hettich Kirk Address: c/o 700 South Tayberry Avenue, Sioux Falls, South Dakoda [57106] USA Mailing Address: c/o 700 South Tayberry Avenue, Sioux Falls, South Dakoda 57106 USA Email for Official Notices: n/a /s/ Steve Simon Secretary of State. All rights reserved without prejudice, without recourse. UCC 1-308.
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Notice: DBA Doing Business As/Assumed Name status
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State Certificate of Assumed Name Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable customers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. ASSUMED NAME: JODY LARAE WELLMAN, JODY LARAE THEISEN, JODY LARAE ANDRES, LOGAN LEES THEISEN, DALTON RAE THEISEN; NAMEHOLDER(S): Jody-LaRae Wellman Name: Jody-LaRae Wellman Address: 700 South Tayberry Avenue, Sioux Falls, South Dakota [57106] USA Mailing Address: c/o 700 South Tayberry Avenue, Sioux Falls, South Dakota [57106] USA for Official Notices: n/a /s/ Steve Simon Secretary of State. All rights reserved without prejudice, without recourse. UCC 1-308.
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Notice of Application for Executive Clemency
Gregory Thomas Eden who was sentenced in Minnehaha County on the 10th Day of October, 2007 to 5 years in the South Dakota State Penitentiary, suspended and a fine of $118.00 for the crime of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, 4th Offense, has applied to the South Dakota Board of Pardons and Paroles for a pardon.
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Notice of Hearing: for Adult Name Change
CIV: 24-000005
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA) SS COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA)
IN CIRCUIT COURT
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
In the Matter of the Petition
of Anastacia Evelyn Marie Elsberry,
For a Change of Name to
Jayson Ryder Lamar Elsberry
CIV: 24-000005
Notice is hereby given that a Verified Petition for Adult Name Change has been filed by Anastacia Evelyn Marie Elsberry, the object and prayer of which is to change Petitioner’s name from Anastacia Evelyn Marie Elsberry to Jayson Ryder Lamar Elsberry.
On the 20th day of Febuary, 2024, at the hour of 11:00 a.m. said Verified Petition will be heard by this Court before the Honorable Judge Houman Presiding, 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 requested.
Dated this 2nd Day of January, 2024 at Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Attested by,
Cathy Arant, Clerk of Court
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1-11-23-4tc
Notice of Hearing: for Adult Name Change
CIV: 24-8
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA) SS COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA)
IN CIRCUIT COURT
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
In the Matter of the Petition
of Erica Rebecca Jones,
For a Change of Name to
Erica Rebecca Alden
CIV: 24-8
Notice is hereby given that a Verified Petition for Adult Name Change has been filed by Erica Rebecca Jones, the object and prayer of which is to change Petitioner’s name from Erica Rebecca Jones to Erica Rebecca Alden.
On the 20th day of Febuary, 2024, at the hour of 11:00 a.m. said Verified Petition will be heard by this Court before the Honorable Judge Houman Presiding, 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 requested.
Dated this 2nd Day of January, 2024 at Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Attested by,
Angelia Gries, Clerk of Court
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1-11-23-4tc
Notice of Hearing: for Adult Name Change
CIV: 24-9
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA) SS COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA)
IN CIRCUIT COURT
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
In the Matter of the Petition
of Casey Daniel Nelson,
For a Change of Name to
Casey Daniel Alden
CIV: 24-9
Notice is hereby given that a Verified Petition for Adult Name Change has been filed by Casey Daniel Nelson, the object and prayer of which is to change Petitioner’s name from Casey Daniel Nelson to Casey Daniel Alden.
On the 20th day of Febuary, 2024, at the hour of 11:00 a.m. said Verified Petition will be heard by this Court before the Honorable Judge Houman Presiding, 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 requested.
Dated this 2nd Day of January, 2024 at Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Attested by,
Angelia Gries, Clerk of Court
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1-11-23-4tc
Notice of Hearing: for Adult Name Change
CIV: 24-90
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA) SS COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA)
IN CIRCUIT COURT
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
In the Matter of the Petition
of Carly Ryan Spridgen,
For a Change of Name to
Carly Ryan Spridgen-Dumke
CIV: 24-90
Notice is hereby given that a Verified Petition for Adult Name Change has been filed by Carly Ryan Spridgen, the object and prayer of which is to change Petitioner’s name from Carly Ryan Spridgen to Carly Ryan Spridgen-Dumke.
On the 27th day of February, 2024, at the hour of 11:00 a.m. said Verified Petition will be heard by this Court before the Honorable Judge Power Presiding, 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 requested.
Dated this 9th Day of January, 2024 at Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Attested by,
Angelia Gries, Clerk of Court
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Shirley J. Jacobson, age 75, of Garretson, SD passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024, at Dow Rummel Village in Sioux Falls, SD.
Memorial services will be 11:00 am Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Zion Lutheran Church in Garretson, SD with Pastor Corey Scott officiating. Private family burial will take place at a future date at Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Garretson.
Visitation will be Friday, January 26th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at the Minnehaha Funeral Home in Garretson, SD.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the family, which will be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association of South Dakota and the Garretson School Playground Equipment Fund.
Shirley was born on April 27, 1948, in Sioux Falls to Harold and Violette (Tokheim) Christensen. Shirley grew up on the family farm just outside of Baltic and graduated from Baltic High School in 1966. She was active in school as a cheerleader, and she played French Horn in band. She also worked as a waitress at the café on Main Street in Baltic.
Shirley attended college at General Beadle State College (Dakota State University) in Madison, SD. She graduated with her teaching degree in 1970 and taught in Montrose as well as Adrian, MN. While attending college she met Dwayne “Jake” Jacobson and they were married on June 26, 1971, at Baltic Lutheran Church.
The couple lived in Salem and Madison after being married. While visiting her college roommate, Shirley fell in love with a house that was for sale and the couple moved to Garretson in 1974. They were later blessed with two children, Matthew and Amanda.
After moving to Garretson, Shirley was employed by the Garretson School District where she taught for over 30 years. Mrs. Jacobson taught third grade for most of her tenure before retiring in 2003.
Shirley faithfully dedicated her life to serving others. Her passion was teaching but she was also active in her church community and spent many hours painting, decorating, and caring for the church. After retiring she continued to be involved with the Garretson School District by substitute teaching and volunteering. As her parents aged, she helped care for them and visited them every weekend.
Shirley enjoyed time outdoors and caring for their family home. She loved to plant flowers and was known to be her happiest with her hands in the dirt. She and Jake spent time antique collecting and traveling to local flea markets, shops, and auctions. The two were also faithful to their alma mater, DSU, and attended every homecoming for over 50 years. After retirement, Shirley and Jake enjoyed spending time with close friends playing cards and traveling.
Grateful for having shared her life are her husband, Dwayne “Jake” Jacobson, Garretson; children: Matthew (Heather) Jacobson of Garretson, Amanda (Nick) Schotzko of Garretson, grandchildren: Noah and Lucas Schotzko, Elsa and Ingrid Jacobson, brothers, Leland (Merry) Christensen, Richard (Bobbi) Christensen, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Violette Christensen and in-laws, Kenneth and Arvella Jacobson.
With the retirement of Garretson First Bank & Trust Branch President Rod Wolforth, Jason Long will be taking up the reins, and we get to know him; the community got to experience the talent of local thespians this past weekend as the One Act play was performed prior to heading to regional contests; the council received an update on the status of the 4th Street project, which has received its funding packages; and basketball had a busy week with some wins in the bucket. Plus, legislative news and much more!
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