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National 4-H Week

Carrie Moritz
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National 4-H Week

-submitted by Kelsey Buchholz

            The first full week of October marks National 4-H Week. 4-H is one of many activities that youth can engage in, but what makes 4-H unique is the organization’s focus on youth leadership, community involvement and improvement, and learning by doing.

            Garretson is home to multiple 4-H clubs with members belonging to South Dakota 4-H (both Minnehaha and Moody county clubs meet in Garretson) as well as Minnesota (Springdell 4-H club). All of the clubs in Garretson offer multiple opportunities for the youth to explore their interests and share their talents.

four panel grid showing youth and their 4-h projects

            National 4-H Week runs October 1-7 and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture highlights that “4-H engages, enables and empowers more than 6 million young people every day, and this year’s annual 4-H Week reminds us that every child has valuable strengths and real influence to improve the world around us with the theme of ‘I LOVE 4-H’.”

            One reason youth love 4-H is the state fair. About one month ago, multiple members from Springdell 4-H Club participated at the Minnesota State Fair. These 4-Hers earned top ribbon placings (grand and reserve champions) in their respective project areas at the Rock County Fair in Luverne, MN at the end of July.

            These 4-Hers, along with thousands of others across the state, explore and learn in their chosen project areas then discuss their process and growth with a judge at the county level. In Minnesota, if they are one of the top at their county based on their project and knowledge, they can qualify for the state fair.

            The 4-Hers repeat this process at the state fair but this time with other youth from around the state in small group conference judging.

            Springdell 4-H had multiple members earn a trip to the state fair. Two members were experienced and had qualified and attended the state fair previously. Zachary Uhl went in the project area of Self-Determined with a John Deere Tractor model that he restored. Lillian Maloney took her Food Revue project to the fair.

            Norah Maloney and Colton Buchholz were finally old enough to go to the state fair this year (must have completed sixth grade) and took advantage of the opportunity. N. Maloney entered a fairy garden under the Horticulture project area. Buchholz took a Photography project.

            All Springdell 4-Hers came away with blue ribbons at the state fair and N. Maloney also earned a purple.

            People interested are able to join 4-H at any time of the year. Springdell 4-H meets on the second Sunday of each month at 6:30 at the American Legion in Garretson.

Council to donate pop can trailer, discusses audit issues

Carrie Moritz
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Council to donate pop can trailer, discusses audit issues

by Carrie Moritz, Gazette

            On Monday, October 2, the Garretson City Council met on a new date and time as meetings have now been moved to the first Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m. During that meeting, the council discussed donating the pop can trailer to the FFA and received the results of the 2020 and 2021 audits.

            Prior to these two agenda items, the council approved the purchase of a grapple at a cost of $8,200, and the transfer of funds for work done on the 5th Street shop at a cost of $30,750. They also approved a re-configuring of portions of the budget for 2024, which included consolidating bathhouse/visitor center improvements, Split Rock Park, Devil's Gulch, and Jaycee's Complex improvements into one line item called Park Improvements while adding a line item for utility meter updates. Each of these were approved quickly and with only light discussion.

            However, controversy came when Economic Development Director Jessica Fueston asked the council for permission to donate the pop can trailer to the Garretson FFA.

            The pop can trailer has been a fundraiser for the Garretson Pool for many years, with community members donating their used pop cans to a trailer behind the food pantry building. The cans could then be turned in to recycling centers for money, and it was a good way for the pool board to raise funds.

            Unfortunately, the trailer has been unusable and unlicensed for many years, and has been breaking city ordinance, a fact the city attorney brought up to Fueston a few weeks ago.

            And when city employees brought the cans in to the recycling center, a two-hour endeavor, they found it cost more in employee pay than they received in funds.

            Due to those two facts, Fueston contacted the FFA to enquire whether they'd be interested in the fundraising apparatus, and brought the suggestion to the council.

            All but one city council member (except councilor Jackie Rotert, who was not in attendance) appeared in favor of the suggestion. However, councilor Tom Godbey, who served on the volunteer pool board for many years prior to the city's acquisition, did not find the suggestion to be a good idea. He wished to have the can collection remain a pool fundraiser.

            While other councilors appeared to understand Godbey's stance, they pointed out the cost to the city and the fact that it would still be a fundraiser, but under a different non-profit organization's purview.

            If the FFA were to accept the offer, they would assume responsibility of can collection, and would be responsible for fixing up and licensing the trailer. The council also suggested having the organization move the trailer to school property, opening up the trailer's current area for snow removal purposes.  

            In the end, the council on a vote of 4-1 opted to donate the trailer to the FFA, should they wish to receive it. Fueston also pointed out that should the trailer need to be declared surplus, that they would be voting on that in the November meeting.

            The next major part of the agenda included a discussion of the 2020 and 2021 audits, which were recently completed and can be found at city hall for the public's purview. The auditor found several items of concern, including un-cashed checks and mis-dated checks. While Mayor Greg Beaner stated there had been conversation with the prior finance officer and thought most of the issues had been resolved after prior audits, they had not only not improved, but had worsened.

            "I think this is an issue of what happens when you get behind," Mayor Beaner stated. He felt that before, there had just been far too few city staff to handle all the responsibilities for too many years (there was only one full-time employee in the city office for over a decade, whereas now, there are three). Mayor Beaner was of the opinion that now, the city has a good number of employees to ensure compliance with each of the issues.

            He pointed out that it was likely the 2022 audit, and possibly even the 2023 audit, will both still find some issues, but that the city staff are in the process of correcting, or have corrected, several of them.

            Despite the concerns, the auditor did not foresee any investigations that needed to be undertaken.

            The next regular meeting of the Garretson City Council will be held on Monday, November 6 at 6:00 p.m. at the American Legion. All members of the public are invited and encouraged to attend.

New round of Minnehaha County medicinal cannabis licensing to begin

Carrie Moritz
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New round of Minnehaha County medicinal cannabis licensing to begin

By Dave Baumeister

County Correspondent

            SIOUX FALLS – County Auditor Leah Anderson brought the Minnehaha County Commission a thorough plan on how to select a new medical cannabis licensee, but T.J. Cameron of Shangri-La, LLC had a few things to say about the county’s plans.

            Last week, Anderson was tasked with coming up with plans for re-issuing the license which Genesis Farms, LLC had voluntarily relinquished.

            In 2021, Genesis won a lottery for a single license for a medicinal cannabis dispensary; however, after almost two years, Genesis failed to open an operation under that license.

//photo courtesy Genesis Farms

            Originally, the requirements were that they had 60 days to get that business started after the license was officially issued.

            Last summer, that all came into questions when the owner of the property where the dispensary was supposed to be, applied for a video lottery and malt beverage license at that location.

            When that happened, commissioners asked very pointed questions about what was going on with the dispensary, which led to the commission authorizing a “show cause” order as to why the license shouldn’t be rescinded.

            A public hearing on that matter was to have taken place on Tuesday, Sept. 26, but Genesis voluntary relinquished their license prior to that meeting.

            At the 2021 lottery, Genesis Farms bought two of the five chances to be drawn at random.   As it turned out, they were drawn in both the first and second positions.

            The third-place draw was garnered by Cameron with Shangri-La of Brandon.

            According to him, Shangri-La is already operating a dispensary in that city.

            But Cameron seemed to be contesting the new timeline for licensing, since he believed, as the original third-place winner in the lottery, the license should automatically have fallen to him after Genesis failed to meet their obligations.

            Anderson explained to commissioners that what she was doing was just a briefing, so no action was taken. However, she did present a timeline for instituting the process.

            That timeline included that the information publishing process would start that day (Oct. 3), the application process would begin Oct. 10 and run through Nov. 13, a random selection would be held following that, after which the vetting/screening review would begin for the businesses.

            Again, no action was taken at this time by the commission.

            The next meeting will be on Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 9 a.m. in the third-floor meeting room of the Minnehaha County Administration building.

GHS Volleyball is 10-6 so far. Will face the C-Hawks tonight at home!

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GHS Volleyball is 10-6 so far. Will face the C-Hawks tonight at home!

            The Garretson Blue Dragon volleyball team is in the thick of their season right now, with three games this week and three next week. Despite some losses, their win-loss record as of press time on Tuesday was 10-6, a score helped by wins against Alcester-Hudson and Parker last week.

            On Tuesday, September 26, the team headed south to face Alcester-Hudson. The 16-7 team gave Garretson a solid game, making the Lady Dragons fight for every point. The Dragons hit back hard and came out on top in four sets, with scores of 28-26, 22-25, 25-20, 25-23.

volleyball player in blue digging a ball mere inches from the floor
Tayler Benson on the dig. //Carrie Moritz, Gazette

            Kaylin Koch and Aleah Wagner each had a standout game, with Koch taking home 5 aces, 21 kills, and 15 digs and Wagner pulling in 4 aces, 12 kills, and 20 digs. Also playing hard were Addison Hove, who took home 3 aces and 15 assists, Maci Rotert with 3 aces and 23 assists, and Bella Sysa with 9 kills and one block. The edge-of-your-seat game was rounded out by Tayler Benson's 14 digs.

            The team stayed on the home court for Thursday's match against Parker, where the Dragons made the game look easy. Parker had difficulty matching the Dragons' hard-hitting style, as Garretson pummeled the opponents for a 3-0 score where the sets ended at 25-16, 25-9, and 25-11.

            Despite that, Parker was solid on taking Garretson's serves, and only allowed a few aces. They also had several instances of making the Dragons work to dig out the ball.

volleyball player in gray setting up an assist
Maci Rotert on the assist. //Carrie Moritz, Gazette

            Hove had a standout game, putting in 2 aces, 5 kills, and 18 assists. Koch again added several tallies to her record, with 18 kills, 11 digs, and one block. Sydney Olson and Wagner both added an ace, and Sysa hit 7 kills. Benson and Wagner each dug out 15 and 14 balls, respectively, while Brynn Swatek blocked one and Rotert assisted with 14 balls.

            "We're definitely still working on putting all the pieces together," said Head Coach Lauren Stoterau. "Consistency is something I'm hoping we'll work towards as the season is starting to wrap up...consistency in serve receive, consistency with our setters, and consistency with our hitters. 

            "We are aggressive offensively which is great, but now we need to continue working on mixing up our shots and hitting the deep corners or middle of the court.  Our hitters are starting to figure that part out, but it's something we're still working on every day."

            On Monday, the Lady Dragons faced Elkton-Lake Benton on the home court, and lost in four sets with scores of 24-26, 25-18, 22-25, and 25-27. On Tuesday, they headed to Dell Rapids to take on Dell Rapids St. Mary's (results not available at press time). Tonight (Thursday), they are again at home with the Canton C-Hawks, with Varsity beginning at 7:15 p.m.

Movin’ on up! Two GHS XC athletes go varsity

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Movin’ on up! Two GHS XC athletes go varsity

            Two athletes moved up to Varsity competition in last week's cross country meet in Volga, and JV saw their hard work come to fruition as well.

            Head Coach Jason Bohl expressed his pride at his athletes' success.

            "Sebastian Deyoung and Emma Hanson tried their hand at the varsity level for the first time this year," he said. "They both ran well considering it was their first race at 5000m.  Sebastian would finish in 27th with a time of 19:08 and Emma would earn a medal with 19th place in 21:38."

            These times are spectacular for the two young athletes, who added 1000 meters to their race for the first time this season.

            "On the Junior Varsity end, the Boys JV team finished first overall," said Bohl. "Noah Schotzko and Nathanael Roberts crossed the finish line in first and second place with respective times of 15:56 and 16:13 over 4000m.  Talon Miller (13th- 17:20) and Cooper Smith (20th-18:19) were the other JV boys that medaled.

            "Eliza Potter was our only girl JV representative and she was also able to earn a medal with her 8th place finish in 20:27," noted Bohl.

            "Rounding out the Blue Dragons Boys JV were:  Lukas Ludewig (26th-19:43) and Isaiah Coburn (34th-22:33)."

            All are PR times for the athletes.

            "The next action for the Garretson Harriers will be Thursday [October 5] when they travel to Salem to compete in the Big East Conference meet," said Bohl.

GHS Football lights up the scoreboard vs Hanson

Carrie Moritz
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GHS Football lights up the scoreboard vs Hanson

            GHS Football faced off against Hanson this past Friday, Sept. 29. And though it was a loss, GHS lit up the scoreboard and Coach Jerry Weiland said he was pleased with a lot of Blue Dragon plays on the field.

            “We were able to open up our passing game,” Weiland said.

            And it really did make a difference on the field. Blaine Trower passed over 54 successful yards and Ian Buettner received 43 of those yards.

            In the first quarter, the Blue Dragons responded to a HHS touchdown with a field goal kick that got them right on the board for a 3-7 score. Later in the quarter Buettner ran those 43 yards after a pass from Trower and for a touchdown, with a follow up kick from Trower that brought the score to 10-14. The second quarter was hard for the Dragons, as Hanson scored three in a row, but an 80-yard kickoff return gave the Dragons another touchdown, and with me kick it was 17-35!

football player in blue running with ball
Josh Gilbert on the carry. //file photo

            Hanson was merciless, with another run of three, but Brock Bonte pushed his way to the end zone on a 10-yard run with a follow up two-point conversion that left the Dragons 25-57 at the half. Sadly, the Dragons didn’t score the rest of the game and it closed 25-73.

            “We still struggle with open field tackling and continue working on it,” said Coach Weiland.

            Hanson was clearly playing a rushing game, because that is exactly where their total yardage of 422 yards all came from. Garretson by contrast gained 113 yards, 54 in passing and 59 in rushing. When you look at the numbers, Garretson had 14 successful tackles, vs. Hanson’s 30 successful tackles. That paints a pretty clear picture of the guys having trouble stopping the ball.

            Still, it was fantastic to have the team who are very much in a learning and growing phase light up that scoreboard multiple times and execute some fine plays.

            This Friday, Oct. 6 is the last scheduled home game for the Garretson Blue Dragons this season and they want to make it a party, with a chili-feed scheduled by the Garretson Fire Department starting at 5 p.m. at the Athletic Complex. The Dragons will face down Irene/Wakonda.

            “We look forward to seeing a full grandstand with the last regular season home game!” said Coach Weiland.

Rain rain, go away, we wanted to play soccer today!

Carrie Moritz
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Rain rain, go away, we wanted to play soccer today!

            The Blue Dragon Soccer team played their final game of the regular season on Saturday, taking on the Groton Tigers.

            The Dragons were on track for a solid game when a lightning delay hit.

soccer player in blue focusing on a ball
Brooklyn Trudeau works to keep the ball away from her opponent while Kylie Christensen (left) and Jordyn Williams look on. //Carrie Moritz, Gazette

            "Saturday, after the lightning delay it was 0-0 at half," said Coach Amber Williamson. "We scored first when Jordyn Williams beat three defenders and found the back of the net, putting us up 1-0. Unfortunately, Groton came back in the final 16ish minutes and scored 3 goals."

            Reflecting on the season, Williamson said, "We really enjoyed the opportunity of being able to go West River to play this year and start the season out with a win against Belle Fourche and a very competitive game against St. Thomas More. We had some highs and lows throughout the season, but the past couple of games have played well against some of the top teams in the state."

            Postseason play for the Dragons, originally scheduled for Tuesday, was postponed due to weather and will begin today (Thursday), with the quarterfinal match to be held in Tea at 4:00 p.m. The Tea Titans are currently seeded number one while the Dragons are seeded eighth.

            "We look forward to the challenge of taking on the #1 team, Tea Area Titans on Thursday," said Williamson. "With the change of the playoff format, it allows us the opportunity to play another game this season and hopefully make some moves further into post season play."

soccer player in blue kicking a ball
soccer player in white blocking player in blue while both look at ball

Public Notices published October 5, 2023

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Public Notices published October 5, 2023

Minutes of the Minnehaha County Commissioners for Sept. 26, 2023

            THE MINNEHAHA COUNTY COMMISSION CONVENED AT 9:00 AM on September 26, 2023, pursuant to adjournment on September 19, 2023. 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 Bender called the meeting to order.

            MOTION by Karsky, seconded by Bleyenberg, 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. The consent agenda includes the following items:

            Commission Meeting Minutes for September 19, 2023

            Bills to be Paid $758,404.27

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September 2023

Commission Salaries

COMMISSION Salaries            $35,947.42

AUDITOR         Salaries            $55,440.60

TREASURER     Salaries            $99,845.74

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Salaries            $91,810.61

STATES ATTORNEY      Salaries            $439,170.20

PUBLIC DEFENDER      Salaries            $272,093.05

PUBLIC ADVOCATE     Salaries            $82,142.58

FACILITIES       Salaries            $70,028.31

EQUALIZATION           Salaries            $112,004.61

REGISTER OF DEEDS   Salaries            $49,673.43

HUMAN RESOURCES  Salaries            $32,894.40

SHERIFF           Salaries            $1,382,841.61

JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER           Salaries            $200,953.06

HIGHWAY        Salaries            $177,682.08

HUMAN SERVICES       Salaries            $158,823.44

MUSEUM        Salaries            $91,149.54

PLANNING       Salaries            $48,827.12

EXTENSION     Salaries            $3,497.60

            The following report was received and placed on file in the Auditor's Office.

            Minnehaha County Abandoned Cemetery Board Minutes for August 15, 2023

Routine Personnel Actions

New Hires

            1. Brian Johnson and John Stovall, Correctional Officers for the Jail, at $24.16/hour (14/1) effective 9/22/2023.

            2. Kyia Christiansen, Juvenile Correctional Officer I for the Juvenile Detention Center, at $22.98/hour (13/1) effective 9/30/2023.

            3. Joel Bobeldyk, seasonal Park Worker for the Parks, at $17.50/hour effective 9/26/2023.

            4. Jania Rodriquez, variable hour Safe Home Program Worker for Safe Home, at $18.00/hour effective 9/27/2023.

Step Increases

            1. Jean White, Property Tax Administrator for the Auditor's Office, at $34.95/hour (19/4) effective 9/29/2023.

            2. Jonathan Couture, Building Facilities Maintenance Technician for the Facilities Department, at $26.65/hour (14/3) effective 9/26/2023.

            3. Corey DeGroot, Corporal for the Jail, at $30.90/hour (17/3) effective 10/1/2023.

            4. Jason Koistinen, Senior Deputy Public Defender for the Public Defender's Office, at $3,952.00/biweekly (22/8) effective 10/1/2023.

            5. James Larson, STI Security Office for the STI Security, at $27.98/hour (13/7) effective 8/16/2023.

            6. Michelle Boyd, Program and Services Manager for the Sheriff's Office, at $4,050.40/biweekly (21/13) effective 9/21/2023.

Other Salary Changes

            1. To begin Interpreter specialty pay for Marta Rechtenbaugh, Correctional Officer for the Jail, resulting in a rate of $24.66/hour effective 9/16/2023.

Notices and Requests

            Notice of Vacancy Nominating Petitions for East Dakota Water Development Director, Dist. Area 4

Authorize the Auditor to publish a Notice of Hearing for a Retail (On-Sale) Liquor License

Items within Policy Guidelines

            Approve Special Event Consume & Blend Beverage License Number C&B 23-06 for an Event on October 6, 2023

LIQUOR LICENSE

            Kym Christiansen, Commission Recorder, was present for a public hearing to consider a Special Event On-Sale Malt Beverage and On-Sale Wine Retailer's License for The Banquet at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds on October 9. The application was provided to the Sheriff's Department, State's Attorney's Office, and Planning Department for review and there were no objections and concerns reported.

            Chair Bender asked for proponents and opponents to speak on the topic. There was one person in attendance to speak in favor of the license and there was no one in attendance to speak against the issuance of the special event license.

            MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Bleyenberg, to approve a Special Event Malt Beverage and On-Sale Wine Retailer's License for The Banquet at W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds on October 19, 2023. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

PLANNING RESOLUTION

            Mason Steffen, Planner, was present for the public hearing and gave a briefing on the plat vacation petition. The Minnehaha County Planning Department has received a petition from the South Dakota Department of Veteran Affairs to vacate a recorded plat within the unincorporated area of the county. The property requesting to be vacated is a highway right-of-way plat that was prepared during the Slip Up Creek Road reconstruction between 476th Avenue and the new South Dakota Veterans Cemetery. The piece of property described in the H-1 lot was never acquired from the landowner, and the plat was mistakenly recorded as an official document. In accordance with SDCL 11-3-22.1, a petition to vacate a recorded plat must be heard of the county commission after proper notice via the official county newspaper.

            Chair Bender asked for proponents and opponents to speak on the topic. Aaron Pollard, proponent, spoke about the reasoning behind the need to vacate the recorded plat. There was no one in attendance to speak in opposition to the request.

            MOTION by Karsky, seconded by Bleyenberg, to approve Resolution MC23-27, a Resolution to Vacate a Recorded Plat. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

RESOLUTION MC 23-27

RESOLUTION TO VACATE A RECORDED PLAT

            WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on September 26,2023 pursuant to the provisions of SDCL 11-3-22.1 to consider a petition to vacate a legally recorded plat; and

            WHEREAS, said hearing was for the purpose of determining whether the public interest will be better served by such proposed vacation; and

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED by the Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners that the following described recorded plat, is hereby declared vacated:

Lot H-1; Lot A of Tract 1 of Laurel Ridge Addition SE 1/4 SE 1/4 Section 23-T102N-R49W, Minnehaha County, SD.

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be placed on file with the Minnehaha County Auditor and recorded with the Minnehaha County Register of Deeds.

            Dated this 26th day of September, 2023

            Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners:

Jean Bender

Chair

Attest: Leah Anderson Auditor

Kym Christiansen

Deputy Auditor

BRIEFING

            Jeff Schaefer, South Dakota Department of Legislative Audit, gave a presentation regarding the fiscal and compliance audit for Fiscal Year 2022, which resulted in an unmodified audit opinion.

BUDGET

            Susan Beaman, Finance & Budget Officer, presented the final FY 2024 budget for Minnehaha County. The following changes from the Provisional Budget to the Final Budget were made: Revenue: Total Taxes Levied from $73,895,441 to $73,905,395, Intergovernmental Revenue from $22,242,454 to $22,753,988; Expenditures: Elections from $858,741 to $872,271, State's Attorney from $8,311,471 to $8,353,516, Sheriff from $9,166,353 to $9,173,440, County Jail from $23,616,959 to $,639,084, Highway Construction from $0 to $480,000, Fire Protection from $719,583 to $720,193; Total Budget from $168,173,191 to $168,738,588.  MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Kippley, to approve Resolution MC 23-28 for the adoption of the FY2024 Budget for Minnehaha County. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

RESOLUTION MC23-28

            ADOPTION OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR MINNEHAHA COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA

            Whereas, (7-21-5-thru 13), SDCL provides that the Board of County Commissioners shall each year prepare a Provisional Budget of all contemplated expenditures and revenues of the County and all its institutions and agencies for such fiscal year and,

Whereas, the Board of County Commissioners did prepare a Provisional Budget and cause same to be published by law, and

Whereas, due and legal notice has been given to the meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for the consideration of such Provisional Budget and all changes, eliminations and additions have been made thereto.

Now therefore be it resolved, That such provisional budget as amended and all its purposes, schedules, appropriations, amounts, estimates and all matters therein set forth, shall be approved and adopted as the Annual Budget of the appropriation and expenditures for Minnehaha  County, South Dakota and all its institutions and agencies for calendar year beginning January 1, 2024 and ending December 31, 2024 and the same is hereby approved and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Minnehaha County, South Dakota,  this 26th day of September, 2023. The Annual Budget so adopted is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the County Auditor Minnehaha County, South Dakota.  The accompanying taxes are levied by Minnehaha County for the year January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MINNEHAHA COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA

Jean Bender, Chair

Dean Karsky, Commissioner

Gerald Beninga, Commissioner

Jen Bleyenberg, Commissioner

Joe Kippley, Commissioner

ATTEST

Leah G. Anderson, Auditor

            COUNTY TAX LEVIES: General - $58,857,872 $2.492/1000; Library - $1,467,150, $0.261/1000; Building Fund - $4,993,616 $0.211/1000; Fire Protection - $720,193 $0.120/1000; & Bond Redemption $7,866,564, $0.333/1000.

GRANT APPLICATION

            Jason Gearman, Director of Emergency Management, presented a request for authorization for Minnehaha County to sponsor a grant for Split Rock Township. Split Rock Township is seeking assistance to reconstruct 264th Street where flooding has eroded the road. Due to flood damage, Split Rock Township erected barricades removing through traffic access. Minnehaha County has already paid to reconstruct several bridges in the Split Rock Township area near Beaver Creek. Reconstructing 264th Street would allow Split Rock Township to remove the barricades and allow residents safe and full use of the reconstructed bridges and road. Split Rock Township is seeking assistance from a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant, but in order for them to apply for the grant, Minnehaha County needs to sponsor the grant and be the fiduciary for the reconstruction project. The funding for this project through the grant will be the responsibility of FEMA, the State of South Dakota, and Split Rock Township, with no Minnehaha County funds used for this project. MOTION by Karsky, seconded by Bleyenberg, to authorize Minnehaha County to sponsor a grant for Split Rock Township. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

MEDICAL CANNABIS LICENSE

            Tom Greco, Commission Administrative Officer, presented for a public hearing for the acceptance of a written forfeiture of medical cannabis dispensary license, No. 23-01 by Genesis Fars, LLC. On August 22, 2023, the Minnehaha County Board of County Commissioners issued an order to Genesis Farms, LLC, to appear before the Minnehaha County Board of County Commissioners on the 26th day of September, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., in the Minnehaha County Commission Chambers to show cause as to why the Board of County Commissioners should not find the medical cannabis dispensary license issued to Genesis Farms, LLC, to be Inactive in violation of ordinance MC 60-21 and if found to be inactive why the Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners should not thereafter revoke such pursuant to Ordinance MC 60-21. On September 15, 2023, Genesis Farms, LLC, delivered a letter forfeiting the license issued by the County Commission. MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Karsky, to accept the written forfeiture of medical cannabis dispensary license, No. 23-01, by Genesis Farms, LLC, in lieu of the Order to Show Cause Issued on August 22, 2023 by the Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

            Upon the request of Tom Greco, Commission Administrative Officer, MOTION by Karsky, seconded by Kippley, to direct the Minnehaha County Auditor to implement the procedures in Ordinance MC 60-21 for the issuance of a medical cannabis establishment license due to the availability of such a license. 5 ayes.  

CHANGE ORDER

            Upon the request of Tom Greco, Commission Administrative Officer, MOTION by Karsky, seconded by Beninga, to approve change order #4 to close out the Extension and Administration Building Remodel Project with net decrease of $122,223 for a new contract price of $4,559,528. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

SURPLUS DECLARATION

            Steve Groen, Highway Superintendent, requested the former Highway Facility be declared surplus and authorized the demolition of the building. The structure is a 5,700 square foot single story structure that was built in 1958. The Highway Department moved in to the new highway facility earlier in 2023. At the August 22nd Commission Meeting, the remaining fixtures and equipment in the old facility were declared as surplus and authorized for disposal through an auction, which will be held on October 4th. MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Bleyenberg, to declare the former Highway Facility as surplus and authorize the demolition of the building. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

HIGHWAY CHANGE ORDER

            Tom Greco, Commission Administrative Officer, presented a request for approval for change order #4 for the Minnehaha County Highway Department Facility Project. The proposed change order is for $79,236.00. Under the current contract, $11.8M has been invested in the construction of a new facility to house Highway Department offices, vehicles, and maintenance. There are currently $108,000 of funds remaining in the Highway facility budget that can be used to cover the change order. Change Order #4 includes demolition of the pre-existing highway offices and shop and associated electrical supply work. The demolition of the existing shop and office building was contemplated in the early stages of original project planning but ultimately not included due to other needs. Mr. Greco also noted that the new facility project is substantially complete with no foreseen need for the additional funds others than the demolition and electrical work.  The work associated with the change order would take place in mid- to late October. MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Beninga, to approve change order #4 to the Minnehaha County Highway Department Facility Project for $79,236.00. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

VEHICLE PURCHASE

            Upon the request of Steve Groen, Highway Superintendent, MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Karsky, to authorize the Highway Department to purchase a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 under State of South Dakota Procurement Contract #17618 in the amount of $49,459.00 from Lamb Chevrolet. 5 ayes.

AGREEMENTS

            Upon the request of Steve Groen, Highway Superintendent, MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Bleyenberg, to authorize the Chairperson to sign Amendment 1 to the Final Design Agreement with Ulteig Engineers for Project MC22-07, Structure 50-337-130 Bridge Replacement in amount to exceed $18,180.00. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

            Upon the request of Steve Groen, Highway Superintendent, MOTION by Karsky, seconded by Bleyenberg, to authorize the Chairperson to sign the Balancing Change Order for MC21-10 50-330-066 with a net reduction of $48,694.40 for a new contract price of $1,264.163.00. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

            Upon the request of Steve Groen, Highway Superintendent, MOTION by Karsky, seconded by Beninga, to authorize the Chairperson to sign Amendment 1 to the Final Design Agreement with Short Elliot Hendrickson Inc. for MC20-12 50-087-120 in an amount not to exceed $3,939.58. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

            Upon the request of Steve Groen, Highway Superintendent, MOTION by Bleyenberg, seconded by Kippley, to Authorize the Chairperson to sign Amendment 1 for the SDDOT Grant Agreement for Project MC22-13 PCN 08WK Structure 50-330-026 Rehab. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

            Upon the request of Amanda Halsey, Register of Deeds, MOTION by Karsky, seconded by Beninga, to authorize the Chairperson to sign an agreement with Tyler Technologies for Register of Deeds Document Pro Recording Software. 5 ayes. Public comment was received from Allen Wente.  

SURPLUS PROPERTY SALE

            Upon the request of Leah Anderson, Auditor, MOTION by Bleyenberg, seconded by Karsky, to approve a Method of Auction as on-line, and authorize the Auditor to publish a Notice of Public Auction for County Surplus Property. 5 ayes.

ELECTION SYSTEM & SOFTWARE

            Upon the request of Leah Anderson, Auditor, MOTION by Karsky, seconded by Kippley, to approve an invoice from Election Systems & Software, LLC in the amount of $31,368.10. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

            Upon the request of Leah Anderson, Auditor, MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Karsky, to authorize the Chair to sign a services agreement with Election Systems & Software, LLC. 5 ayes. Public comment was received from Allen Wente, Ralph Soles, Michael Stangeland, Jr, Penny BayBridge, Gary Meyer, Randy Amundson, Cindy Meyer, Darla Shelbug, Jennifer Foss, Mike Austand, Reone Ullom, Bob Kolbe, and Brenda Hudelson.

OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT

            Bob Kolbe, Sioux Falls, SD, spoke about the history of Minnehaha County and pipelines.

            Penny BayBridge, Sioux Falls, SD, spoke about understanding the process of speaking on issues that are of importance to residents.

            Betty Strom, Sioux Falls, SD, spoke in appreciation of the work done regarding the ordinance regulating pipelines.

COMMISSIONER LIAISON REPORTS

            Commissioner Karsky spoke about the recent South Dakota Association of County Commissioners meeting.

            Commissioner Kippley spoke about the recent meeting of the Minnehaha County Planning Commission.

            Commissioner Beninga spoke about recent meetings regarding the Juvenile Justice Center and the Sioux Empire Fair Association.

            Commissioner Bleyenberg spoke about a recent with the director of the Siouxland libraries.

            Commissioner Bender spoke about the recent meeting regarding the MacArthur grant.

            MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Beninga, to enter into Executive Session pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2 (1), (3), (4), and (6) at 10:40 a.m. 5 ayes.

            Chair Bender declared the executive session concluded at 11:04 a.m.

            MOTION by Karsky, seconded by Kippley, to adjourn at 11:05 a.m. 5 ayes.  The Commission adjourned until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023.

APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION:

Jean Bender

Chair

ATTEST:

Kym Christiansen

Commission Recorder

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Minutes of the Minnehaha County Building Committee

            THE MINNEHAHA COUNTY BUILDING COMMITTEE CONVENED AT 8:00 AM on September 26, 2023, pursuant to adjournment on August 15, 2023. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT WERE: Bender, Beninga, Bleyenberg, Karksy, and Kippley; Facilities Director Kriens, Auditor Anderson, and Commission Administrative Officer Greco.  Also present were Kym Christiansen, Commission Recorder, and Eric Bogue, Chief Civil Deputy State's Attorney.

            Chair Bender called the meeting to order.

            MOTION by Karsky, seconded by Beninga, to approve the meeting minutes from August 15, 2023. 8 ayes.

COURTHOUSE REMODEL BRIEFING

            Mark Kriens, Facilities Director, and Judge Houwman, provided an overview of several courthouse remodeling projects that are currently being planned. The first project includes a renovation of an office on the third floor to provide an adequate work area for the new Magistrate Judge. The second project consists of remodeling of the current Law Library for the creation of an additional courtroom and includes a division of one conference room into two. For planning purposes, the potential projects may be estimated at up to $260,00.00 with $60,000.00 currently being budgeted for 2024, but a supplement would be required for the additional costs.

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT PHASE 2 BRIEFING   

            Steve Groen, Highway Superintendent, provided an update on the proposed phase 2 building at the Highway Facility.  An agreement was signed in July of 2023 with Infrastructure Design Group for the utilities, site layout, and building footprint, while the proposed demolition of the former Highway facilities will occur later this year. The remaining next steps include the solicitation of design services for development of the specifications and for bidding on the proposed Phase 2 building and a briefing at a future Building Committee in early 2024 for the consideration of proceeding with Phase 2.

            MOTION by Karsky, seconded by Kippley, to adjourn. 8 ayes.

APPROVED BY THE BUILDING COMMITTEE:

Jean Bender

Building Committee Chair

ATTEST:

Kym Christiansen

Commission Recorder 

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NOTICE OF SALE OF SURPLUS COUNTY PROPERTY

            NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following property will be offered for sale at public auction via Public Surplus Online Auction (https://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/minnehahacou,sd/browse/home).  Properties will be available for viewing online beginning October 9, 2023.  Bidding will open on October 24, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. (CST) and will close on October 25, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. (CST).  (Note: County reserves the right to remove any parcel from the sale list prior to the auction.)

            Tax Certificate #: 98-00712. Parcel #: 37517. Location: 904 E 1st St. Legal Description: The East 44’ of West 132’ of Lot 12, Block 6, Johnson’s Addition to the City of Sioux Falls. Equalization Assessed Value: $85,300. Appraisal Board Value $38,900. Estimated Total Incumbrance $21,333.

            Tax Certificate #: 12-01640. Parcel #: 40074. Location: 1103 N. Lincoln Ave. Legal Description: Lots 5&6, Block 68 Meredith’s 2nd Addition to Sioux Falls. Equalization Assessed Value: $23,300. Appraisal Board Value $23,300. Estimated Total Incumbrance $34,223.

            Tax Certificate #: 11-01265. Parcel #: 45696. Location:415 N. Walts Ave. Legal Description: Lot 8 in Block 2 of Schiller Park Addition to the City of Sioux Falls. Equalization Assessed Value: $161,500. Appraisal Board Value $34,000. Estimated Total Incumbrance $22.570.

            Tax Certificate #: 09-01050. Parcel #: 45696. Location: 1804 S. Holly Ave. Legal Description: Lot 21 in Block 3 of Hayward Heights Addition to the City of Sioux Falls. Equalization Assessed Value: $163,700. Appraisal Board Value $120,000. Estimated Total Incumbrance $64,014.

            Tax Certificate #: 11-00984. Parcel #: 35525. Location: 1007 N Van Eps Ave. Legal Description: Lot 6, Block 21 of Highland Addition to the City of Sioux Falls. Equalization Assessed Value: $13,200. Appraisal Board Value $13,200. Estimated Total Incumbrance $40,985.

            Tax Certificate #: 17-1051. Parcel #: 83302. Location: 2500 N Bent Grass Ct. Legal Description: Tract A, Block 1 of Tract 1 of the Grasslands Addition to the City of Sioux Falls. Equalization Assessed Value: $2,600. Appraisal Board Value $2,600. Estimated Total Incumbrance $1,978.

            SELLER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS.

            Caveat:  County will issue a Quit Claim Deed to the successful bidder.

            Each bidder is expected to conduct any prior site inspection and research that s/he feels necessary prior to the auction.

            Register on https://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/minnehahacou,sd/browse/home prior to October 24, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. CST

Properties can be viewed online at https://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/minnehahacou,sd/browse/home beginning October 9, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. CST. Bidding opens October 24, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. CST and bidding closes October 25, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. CST

            Terms:  Full “Minnehaha County Tax Deed Auction Terms and Conditions” and “Standard Disclaimer” are available at the Minnehaha County Auditor’s Office.  The Terms and Conditions and Standard Disclaimer include deposit requirements and payment requirements.   Terms and Conditions and Standard Disclaimer stated on the date and time of sale prevail and supersede any earlier version of the “Minnehaha County Tax Deed Auction Terms and Conditions” and “Standard Disclaimer”.

            Dated at Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on this 26th day of September, 2023.

-Leah G Anderson

Minnehaha County Auditor

            Contact the Minnehaha County Auditor’s Office at (605) 367-4220 for further information.

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NOTICE OF HEARING

            Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Minnehaha County Planning Commission will be held at 7:00 p.m. on October 23, 2023 in the Commission Room of the County Administration Building, 415 N Dakota Ave., Sioux Falls, SD., where there will be a public hearing to consider the following amendments to the 1990 Revised Zoning Ordinance for Minnehaha County. 

            ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS related to the following:

Article 12.07 – Accessory Building and Uses – to add Intermodal Shipping Containers as an Allowed Accessory Building with requirements

Article 12.11 – Temporary Use – to add Intermodal Shipping Containers as an Allowed Temporary Use with requirements

Article 26.02 – Definitions – to add a definition for Intermodal Shipping Container

            All interested persons may appear and be heard.

            Meeting Assistance:  Accommodations for meetings will be provided for persons with disabilities upon request.  Please contact the County Commission Office at (605) 367-4206 (Voice or TDD) 24 hours in advance of the meeting.

            Dated: September 27, 2023

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NOTICE OF HEARING UPON APPLICATIONS FOR SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

            Notice is hereby given that a hearing will be held in the Minnehaha County Commission Meeting Room, County Administration Building, 415 N. Dakota Ave., Sioux Falls, South Dakota on October 17, 2023, at or after 9:00 a.m., to consider the following applications for the Retail (on-sale) Liquor License:

Name

Nineteen Flags, LLC. d/b/a Mapleton Golf Club 2601 S Minnesota Ave Ste 105 Sioux Falls, SD 51704

Legal Description

S1/2 SE ¼ (Ex Tr 1 Laurel Ridge Addn) 23-102-49 Mapleton Township 102-49

N1/2 NE1/4 26-102-49 Mapleton Township 102-49

SE 1/3 NE ¼ 26-102-49 Mapleton Township 102-49, except that portion of Parcel C to be platted

SW1/4 NW ¼ 25-102-49 Mapleton Township 102-49

License Type

Retail (On-Sale) Liquor License 2024 License Year

Name

Justin Kiellsen d/b/a Buffalo Trading Post 24805 457th Ave Colton, SD 57018

Legal Description

NE ¼ (Ex Tr 1 & H-2) of Olson’s Addition, Section 28-Township 104N-Range 52W

            At which time and place anyone interested may appear to file objections to the granting of the same.

            Dated at Sioux Falls, South Dakota, this 26th day of September 2023.

                          Leah Anderson, County Auditor

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Notice to Palisade Township Residents

            South Dakota law Statutes 31-31-2 and 31-31-3 state that the township road right-of-way is to remain free of obstructions. The owner or occupant of any land abutting or adjoining upon township roads shall cut, remove, or destroy or cause to be cut, removed, or destroyed, grass, weeds, trees, crops, and brush growing on or in the right of way of such roads. A violation of this section is a petty offense.

            The right of way of township roads extends thirty-three (33) feet from the centerline of each road. Any obstructions listed above present a safety hazard to the public should any vehicle go off the road into the ditch. Trees shall be removed at ground level and shall be done by October 31st. If this work is not attended to by the landowner or occupier, any Township Board shall have the right to hire the work done and assess the expense back against the landowner in the way of taxes against the property.

            Snow removal: Palisade Township has ordinances against residents pushing snow onto, or across any township road.

            Planting in the ditch: Crops next spring shall not be planted within the right of way; the township does have the authority to mow off such crops or ask the landowner or renter to do so.

            Driveway permits: Driveway permits are required by all townships, please contact any supervisor with any questions.

            Planting of new trees or shrubs: We wish to enforce the exact requirements of Minnehaha County that new trees or shrubs shall not be planted within 100 feet from the center of the road on the north and west sides of any road. This is because of prevailing winds and snow drifts from those directions in the winter. On the east and south sides, we still ask that any trees or shrubs be at least 15 feet inside the fence line for safe sight clearance.

            Other obstructions: Be mindful that any objects you own shall never be allowed to remain within the right of way. Also, large bale piles or other such items stacked too close to the road can also create a snow hazard to the detriment of safe travel and township snow removal.

Palisade Township Supervisors:

            Craig Nussbaum, 605-759-5950

            Oran Sorenson, 605-759-7103

            Pat Rattenborg, 605-366-3120

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Obituary: Margaret Knock, 74
Marie Knock

Marie Margaret Knock, age 74, of Garretson, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at her home. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM Friday, October 6, 2023, at Good News Church, 26th & Valley View Rd, Sioux Falls. Interment will be in the Lennox Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 PM Thursday, at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Garretson.  Memorials may be directed to the Humane Society, Luke Society, Garretson Ambulance, or Garretson Fire Department.

Marie was born on May 27, 1949, in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, to Roger Russell and Marion Lorraine (Hawkins) Hardy. She grew up in Chester, Pennsylvania and received her education there. She moved to Sioux Falls in 1967. On May 16, 1987, she married Orval Gene Knock in Sioux Falls. Marie work for 17 years at Raven Industries and for several years at the Sioux Falls Regional Airport. Marie served her community as an EMT for the Garretson Community Ambulance. She was a member of the Good News Church in Sioux Falls where she enjoyed volunteering.

Marie is survived by her son, Steven Dugan, Sioux Falls; daughter, Dawn Klepel, Sioux Falls; stepdaughter, Kathleen Hanson; eight grandchildren: Shayla, Jordan, Eric, Clifton, Rachel, Marissa, Isabelle, and Rebecca; several great-grandchildren; and her sister, Pat Hardy. She was preceded in death by her husband Gene on August 31, 2019, and her parents.

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