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70 thank you cards

Carrie Moritz
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70 thank you cards

And a speech to write

an editorial by Garrick Moritz

            What makes a job worth doing? 70 hand-written thank you notes will do it every time.

            This column harkens back to something my Grandpa used to do in his paper in Clark back in the day, a weekly column about his community experiences and just telling stories about daily life in small-town South Dakota. I don’t know if it will be a weekly thing, but after talking to some other community friends and leaders, they encouraged me to tell this story to our readers as a whole.

            As you may or may not know, this last year I served as the President of the South Dakota Newspaper Association. I was proud and privileged to represent Garretson and our paper in doing so. This year we were scheduled to have a joint conference with the North Dakota Newspaper Association up in Devil’s Lake, so editors and publishers from all over the Dakotas were there. Friday night there was a big banquet gathering and I was expected to give a great big speech. Well, something had happened that week that totally made me re-write that speech, and it was just absolutely great.

            Savvy readers will recall that on April 13th, the Gazette hosted a field trip for the 4th and 5th grade students from our Garretson Elementary. School Librarian Tiffany Radford had done a special course about journalism, newspapers, magazines and other periodicals. She took the kids through the basics of what makes a news report, the classics of who, what, where, when, why and how. The idea was for them to create their own newspaper project.

            As part of all of that, she wanted to take a field trip to the Gazette have us show the students what we do. We started off by giving them the basics of what a typical work week for us is like and they were primed to ask excellent questions. Then we broke them up into smaller groups. While Carrie taught the basics of photography, I gave groups of students a blank front page. I showed them the top stories that we’d run in that week’s issue and staid, here is what I did with them, now you’re all going to help me design a new layout as to how you think it should look.

            This took most of the afternoon and it was totally worth it. These kids, well they were just amazing. Some of the designs they came up with I wished had been what the paper had actually looked like that week. These kids truly energized Carrie and me, and we had a spring in our step because of them. I should also note that some got to visit our neighbor Susan Haygood at the Palisades Art Gallery too, if that is the students weren’t allergic to cats, because one lives over there. The students very much loved the art gallery too. Again, and I can’t stress this enough, all of these students had great ideas and asked excellent questions.

            A few weeks had gone by and I was working on our May 11th issue. It was a Tuesday, our final deadline day, so as usual it was pretty busy. And just after school had released for the day Ms. Radford comes over with a large envelope, full of thank you cards. Seventy, hand-written thank you cards from the 4th and 5th grade students. Work came to a grinding halt as I looked through these, all with personal messages or individual drawings, that I’m going to share a few excerpts with you now. And quoting these, and talking about these students and that field trip became the focus of my speech to the gathered newspaper editors and publishers of the Dakotas that Friday in Devil’s Lake. With 70 letters, that’s too many for one little column, but if you ever need to believe that what you do matters, read it from the hands of a child.

            “My Brain is expanding because of how much I learned! I know so much more now because of you!” -Max

            “I want to be a newspaper person when I grow up!” -Ava

            “Thank you so much for putting kids in the paper because kids are a part of the community too!” -Drew

            “It was awesome and cool!” -Marius

            “You guys work so hard and you guys are really, truly great. (Great big pink heart)” -Charlize.

            “I can’t explain how grateful I am! I would like to come visit you again! You were so kind, thank you.” -Mikalaya

            “Thank you for letting us see how it all works. It was really fun. I wish it was longer!” -L.J.

            “I think that you have a fun and very important job.” – unsigned.

            “When I’m older, I want to be a news reporter like you!” -unsigned.

            “Thank you, Carrie, for all the tips and tricks in photography! I used them in my Springdell 4-H projects and I got some really good shots! Thank you, Garrick, for the editing tips, I actually used them for my YouTube videos. You guys are the best!” -Eliot

            There are so many more. You’re welcome to come into the office and read them, but you can’t borrow them… ‘cause they’re mine. This was the medicine that not only I needed, but the room full of working journalists from two states needed.

            One of the seminar classes we had this year had been about mental health, and taking care of yourself in this postmodern world where “fake news” is screamed at you by trolls and haters. So, my quickly re-written speech featuring the words of Garretson 4th & 5th grade students was so timely, so on point, that the only explanation I can give is that it was simply destiny, fate, or divine providence.

            Being in journalism is a job that can be stressful, thankless, and sometimes dangerous. My professional colleagues of two states, who work hard every day to serve their communities, were brought to laughter, tears and a standing ovation by the words of your children. This is why I love Garretson so very much, and I’m proud to call it home!

-G

Time to say goodbye:

Carrie Moritz
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Time to say goodbye:

All good things must come to an end, so Salomon reflects on a year abroad, a year in South Dakota

by Marieke Salomon, GHS Blue Ink

            Editor’s Note: Marieke Salomon is an exchange student from Germany. She has spent the past school year with host family Todd and Heidi Fink. Families are always sought in the area, which allows other foreign exchange students to experience life in a small, Midwest community.

Marieke Salomon
Marieke Salomon (photo courtesy of Blue Ink)

            What if I never signed up? What if I never packed my suitcase? What if I never said goodbye to my family? What if I never stepped foot on that plane? What if?

            What would my life be like? There is no answer to that question.

            This past year I got to experience so much because of all the things I got to do and all the new people I met. I got to learn about the American lifestyle, the school system, and so much more.

            I met incredible people who helped me grow and become who I am now. I changed a lot during my 10 months that I spent in Garretson. I learned to make my own decisions and not run to my parents with everything. I had to learn how to stand up for myself and how to deal with some stuff by myself that I didn't know how to take care of before.

            I’m going to be honest. When I got the call with my placement and the lady on the phone said, “Garretson, SD” I had no idea where South Dakota even was.

            Still, I was excited and after a little research I learned that Garretson was a tiny town, which kind of disappointed me since I'm not used to living in a small town.

            No matter what, I was over the moon excited that I got to spend, at that point, 5 months, in the US. Originally, I only wanted to stay for the first semester, not because I didn’t want to stay longer, more because of my school in Germany.

            School in Germany is way harder than in the US so I wasn’t sure if I could just miss a year or if I would have to retake my sophomore year.

            The closer the day of my flying to the US came the more scared I got. The thoughts in my head of “what if” and “what if not” made me rethink everything. What if I don't fit in? What if I don't get along with my host family? Well, it definitely was too late to back out and my flights were in just two weeks.

            A week before I left, I sat in my room deciding what to bring and what not to bring and I most definitely got into multiple fights with my mom because my ONE suitcase was overweight.

            August 1 came around and I said goodbye to my family and made my way to New York. After multiple layovers and delays I arrived at the hotel and passed out.

            Over the next couple of days, I, and 10 other exchange students from all over the world, went out and explored New York. It was incredible and I'm so glad I got to do that.

            August 4, our driver dropped us off at JFK and we were on our own to find our gates and deal with any issues.

            Again, after multiple layovers and delays, I landed in Sioux Falls. If you’ve ever been to the Sioux Falls airport you know those gates that you have to walk through to get to the waiting area.

            I knew that behind those doors was my host family waiting for me. I had no idea how to feel or what to expect. I FaceTimed my host family about 5 times before I met them in person.

            I was scared to live with total strangers. My worries were unnecessary. I was welcomed with open arms and a house full of food.

            The first week went by and we had to start school. I was scared because I've never been “the new kid” before so I had no idea what to do, how to act or what to say.

            It took me a while to get used to everything and everybody but after a while I had some sort of routine.

            I got to experience so many different things like homecoming, my first ever football game and so much more. There were a lot of first times but also a lot of last times.

            Around Christmas I had to pick if I wanted to stay for another semester or go back home. It was not an easy decision but I'm glad I decided to stay longer even though that meant that I couldn't see my family and friends for another 5 months.

            Everyone warned me that the second semester was going to go by so fast. Of course I did not believe anybody, but they were right.

            Next thing I know it is May and I have to start packing my now THREE suitcases again. The thoughts of “what if” come to my head all over again.

            On the one hand, I'm so excited to go back, but on the other hand, I do not want my time here to end.

            When I left Germany, I knew when and that I was going to be back sometime, but that is a little different now. I don't know when or if I'll come back. I don’t know who I will see again, and who I will say my last goodbye to.

            Thank you, Garretson, for all the memories and all the people that made my time here unforgettable.

For-profit businesses in, tribes out in housing infrastructure rules update

Carrie Moritz
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For-profit businesses in, tribes out in housing infrastructure rules update

Rulemaking for $200 million funding pool will continue with public hearing Wednesday

BY: JOHN HULT, SD Searchlight

         For-profit entities might have a shot at some of the $200 million in housing infrastructure funding, the Housing Development Authority’s board members learned on Tuesday.

         Tribal entities, however, likely won’t be eligible unless the Legislature rewrites the law next year.

         Those two changes to the proposed rules of the long-delayed workforce housing incentive program came as a result of public comments and legal reviews submitted through May 27 to the authority, which will hold a public hearing on the rules Wednesday afternoon.

         It’s the latest in a series of events that began with a summer study on workforce housing in 2021. Lawmakers passed a bill allocating $150 million in state and $50 million in federal money to the authority in 2022, the goal being to deliver the money to developers to help them pay for curb and gutter, water and sewer, and other infrastructure. 

         The authority did not award any funds in 2022 because its board members were concerned about the legality of doing so. Gov. Kristi Noem had warned lawmakers against rewriting the bill and funneling the money to the authority and not the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), as the original bill had.

         Legislators returned to Pierre in 2023 to pass what they characterized as a legislative fix early in the session, but the authority reported in April – weeks after the abrupt resignation of former Executive Director Lorraine Polak – that the bureaucratic rule-making process would likely delay the release of the funds for another construction season.

         Tuesday’s housing authority meeting saw Interim Executive Director Chas Olson walk board members through another round of changes to the program’s rules. GOED staff had already pushed for adjustments, a rulemaking speed bump that helped jettison hopes that the money would be available for the 2023 construction season.

         Olson said Tuesday that the majority of the public comments from 10 groups and individuals focused on the prohibition against for-profit businesses.

         About a month ago, Olson told the Legislature’s Interim Appropriations Committee that his staff had written them out because for-profit developers interested in the money were likely to build regardless of incentives. 

         The public comments in favor of including for-profit businesses, from groups like the South Dakota Homebuilders Association, were bolstered by a review of the rules by the Legislative Research Council’s Code Counsel. 

         “The LRC doesn’t believe we have the authority to prohibit for-profit entities from applying,” Olson said.

         Tribal entities had hoped to see themselves included in the list of potential beneficiaries, as well, and the draft rules included them. 

         The LRC told the authority that lawmakers had, perhaps unwittingly, written tribes out of eligibility.

         The definition of infrastructure in the law is “a right of way, water distribution system, sanitary sewer system, storm sewer system, lift station, street, road, bridge, curb, gutter, sidewalk, traffic signal, or streetlight, which is or will be owned, maintained, or provided by a political subdivision of this state.”

         LRC’s view of tribal eligibility is tied to the words “political subdivision.” A city that takes ownership of a sidewalk after a developer builds it is a “political subdivision” of the state under the law. 

         “Most tribal entities are not considered political subdivisions,” Olson said.     For tribes to be awarded housing incentives, he said, lawmakers would need to pass a bill allowing them to do so. One public comment suggested that the authority set aside a portion of the funds for tribes, but “we’re not sure that that’s within the scope of South Dakota Housing Authority,” Olson said.

         “So again, we’re likely waiting on a legislative fix for that,” he said.

         The only other major concern for commenters was differing caps for monetary awards. Developers in smaller cities would be eligible for up to $25,000 per home; their counterparts in larger cities could get up to $15,000. The rules will be adjusted to have a single dollar figure applied to all locales, Olson said, provided the LRC doesn’t overrule the authority on the matter.

         “We received several comments with some valid points on why that should be perhaps straight across the board, the $25,000 limit,” Olson said.

         The board took no formal action on the rules Tuesday. At Wednesday’s public hearing, the board will hear and consider comments, make adjustments as needed and vote on the rules. The document would then head to the Legislature’s Interim Rules Review Committee, which meets June 13. If that committee signs off, the authority would be set to begin handing out monetary awards in late summer or early fall.

         The public hearing will take place at 1 p.m. Central on Wednesday at 3060 E. Elizabeth St. in Pierre. The meeting will also be streamed over Skype.

Long time teacher announces retirement

Carrie Moritz
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Long time teacher announces retirement

by Raegen Altman, GHS Blue Ink

            Kevin Steckler, one of the most recognized faces at Garretson High School, has decided to retire. Although it may seem insane, Mr. Steckler has been teaching for 38 years, all of them being in Garretson.

            Mr. Steckler has taught middle school before, but will be finishing his last year in the high school hallway. He taught geography, history classes, government, sociology, psychology, and economics.

man with arms up in front of team cheering
Activities Director and long-time teacher Kevin Steckler is retiring from teaching duties at the Garretson School District. Here, he's seen celebrating after the GHS Girls' Basketball team wins at Regions, sending them to the SoDak 16 game for the first time ever.

            When Mr. Steckler was asked what he will miss the most he said, “There is no question that when you do something for 38 years you just go through withdrawals. I’m going to miss the daily interactions with kids. The daily interactions with the staff. I’m going to miss being able to kid around. I’m going to miss the fact that not every day goes well, but you know what I get to come back the next day. I’m going to miss that part, but I’m at peace with my decision and I’m ready for the challenge as the activities director as we move forward.”

            Although Mr. Steckler is retiring from his teaching position, he will still be in the building every day as Garretson’s activities director.

            Mr. Steckler’s advice for Garretson and the Blue Dragons is, “You know it’s always a great day to be a Blue Dragon. We are excited to see you in the building; we’re excited to have you as part of our team, as part of our program, and we look forward to doing anything we can to help you grow as a person, as an athlete, and anything to help you prepare for the next stages of your life.”

            Mr. Steckler has had many memories in the classroom, and when getting asked which one was his favorite he responded with, “Oh gosh, that’s a book I could write. I’ve always enjoyed the little performances sometimes we do, whether it’s an earthquake drill, or teaching them what a rainforest was, whether it’s diving over a desk, spontaneously to make a point of something. Sometimes you have to be an actor, you need to be a comedian just to shake up the mood and I enjoy that part. Maybe the things we did in class that weren’t book related that were real life related to help them understand a point we are trying to make. Those are the things I really think back on or see an alumni or a student that says hey coach remember when we did this or remember when we did that. Kids remember and it makes a difference.”

            One thing Mr. Steckler would like to say, “It’s been an honor, it’s been a privilege, and it’s been a pleasure to walk to Garretson High School each day and to be a part of this school for 38 years has been an honor and a privilege and something I’ll never forget. Even though I may not be in the classroom I’m still a part of the school as the activities director, so I’m excited about that.”

            Mr. Steckler is a great guy and will be missed in the classroom by the staff and students, but we are happy for him and are excited to see him return for another year as the activities director.

Blue Jays primed for amateur ball

Carrie Moritz
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Blue Jays primed for amateur ball

by Coach Austin Vanhove

            Jays fly into the 2023 season with no practices under their belt, not enough jerseys for all the players, and coach Vanhove trying to figure out how to schedule games and umps.

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            Luckily, this off-season we had some major improvements with Brady deballs going in on buying stock in Rogane and now has a full head of hair. Trey Buck went on a keto diet and is looking chiseled. Jack Sparo’s wrist strength will be on point from hammering fences in all off season. Nick Bonte has been busy showing Brady Bonte what dad power is all about. Brothers Brockhouse and Kindt are looking to roam the outfield together. Scott Splett is still shucking corn on the side. Travis Williamson has been doing long distance runs in the morning with Bohl to get in shape. Python arms Paulsen has decided to come back out again and is still living by the 3 Rules of Life- 1. Crushing beers 2. Crushing balls 3. Curls every day. Robin Chute is over 40, played short for us last year at state and is going to try and not pull a hammy and play with us again this year. Labrie might have let himself go, but says he has a little left in the tank. Steckler is coming off coaching a state championship for Dells, we’re just hoping his head didn’t get too big from that. Joey Fitz retired and then made his comeback a month later. Tayson Swatek is still trying to grow facial hair. And some other rookies came out from Garretson, but I don’t know their names due to lack of practice and camaraderie.

            All and all the Jays look to make the town proud. Our schedule is listed below so follow us on Facebook because you never know with our league when a game will be canceled! #GoJays!! fly baby fly

2023 Schedule

May 28 Parkston 2:00 pm Away

*June 4 Akron 2:00 pm Home

June 8 Lennox 7:30 pm Away

June 11 Renner 2:00 pm Away

June 15 Vermillion 7:30 pm Away

*June 17 Baltic 5:30 pm Home

June 18 Tea 2:00 pm  Away

*June 22 Larchwood 7:30pm Home

June 25 Elk Point (DH) 2:00 pm Home

*June 29 Lennox 7:30pm Home

July 6 Larchwood 7:30pm Away

*July 9 Vermillion 2:00 pm Home

July 11 Akron 7:30 pm Away

*July 12 Tea 7:30 pm Home

* Home game played at Tandberg Field

16U start off: baseball team struggles to stay healthy to start their season

Carrie Moritz
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16U start off: baseball team struggles to stay healthy to start their season

by Tyler Erickson, GHS Blue Ink
            Starting off a baseball season with three injuries before the first games
even begin? Sounds like a good season to me. Since the club baseball
season has come to an end, the summer league can finally start.

            The first injury that started off the 16U team was Dan Hoskins dislocating
his knee cap while batting off the tee. While batting, he swung and
over-rotated his knee, causing his kneecap to pop out of place. After which
he was taken away in an ambulance and is now recovering.

            Secondly, Tanner Baatz was playing foosball, and went to grab the ball
and his opponent turned the rod which caused the little kicker to kick.
Unfortunately the figurine kicked his finger resulting in Baatz breaking his
finger, which happens to be on his catching hand. So he could possibly do a
couple things but as of now, he is done for the season.
 

           Lastly, Dylan Wolf got hit in the head really hard by Treyton Decker
during a practice. The team was doing a 4v4 scrimmage, where one team
had to try and steal 2nd base and the other team had to stop them. While
Wolf was stealing 2nd, Decker threw it from home plate and hit Wolf,
sending him to the ground. Being the man he is, Wolf starting laughing and
also shame on Decker for hitting Wolf and then laughing as well.

            The season is set to officially open Thursday, June 1 vs. Madison.
Hopefully the Blue Dragons can get healthy, recover, and have a successful
season.

One win, one loss starts 14U Baseball season

Carrie Moritz
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One win, one loss starts 14U Baseball season

by Carrie Moritz and staff reports

                  Garretson 14U started its season with a bang last Tuesday, May 23, as they took on Baltic at home. They came out swinging, and took home the win 11-9. After a quick overnight rest, the team headed to Madison to face off with Madison Black. The Garretson team had a harder time in Lake County, taking the loss 2-14.

                  However, the deep bench of 18 players is likely to keep the team fresh, and a busy schedule will allow fans to get their fill of Garretson 14U baseball.

boy swinging bat at ball coming towards him
Drew Chester

I-29 League 14U Garretson Defeats Baltic in High-Scoring Affair
                  Both I-29 League 14U Garretson and Baltic had their offenses going on Wednesday, but I-29 League 14U Garretson eventually prevailed 11-9.

                  Baltic showed the team they weren't playing around as they crossed home plate three times at the top of the first inning, though the Garretson team was ready for revenge, capturing the lead at the bottom of the first, scoring two runs when Caiden Maack doubled. He later crossed home on an error by the second baseman, bringing the score to 7-3 at the bottom of the first.
                  While Baltic tied the game 7-7 at the top of the third, Garretson took the lead for good with three runs in the third inning.  In the third Carter Siemonsma grounded out, scoring two runs from Bence Bonte and Maack, and Collin Olson drew a walk, scoring one run by Aiden Johnson.

boy dodging ball while another catches it at home plate
Dylan Waltman

                  While Baltic came close to cinching another tie at the top of the sixth inning, 9-10, the Garretson team refused to let them have any more points, and closed up the game when Siemonsma successfully stole home on a wild pitch, bringing the final score 9-11.
                  Isaac Stoterau pitched from the mound for Garretson, surrendering five runs on four hits over two innings, striking out three. Pitching relief was Olson, who allowed 8 hits and 4 runs over 5 innings and struck out 6.
                  Garretson racked up ten hits on the day.  Stoterau and Johnson each had multiple hits.

I-29 League 14U Garretson Struggles to Find Groove Against Madison Black
                  14U Garretson had trouble keeping up with Madison Black in a 2-14 loss on Thursday, May 25.
                  Madison scored eight runs in the third inning, on top of the 6 runs the inning before. However, Garretson worked to get on the scoreboard with two runs across the plate in the fifth inning. 
                  Henry was on the mound for Madison. The pitcher lasted four innings, allowing one hit and zero runs while striking out seven.
                  Drew Chester led things off on the pitcher's mound for Garretson. The hurler lasted two innings, allowing zero hits and six runs while striking out one.  Caiden Maack and Isaiah Coburn entered the game as relief. Both Coburn and Maack struck out two; Maack allowed eight runs while Coburn kept runners off the bases.
                  Isaac Stoterau and Maack each collected one hit to lead Garretson, while Jackson Collins and Elijah Winterton crossed home plate.

            After a double-header game against Canistota-Freeman on Tuesday (results not available at press time), the team will head to Volga tomorrow (Friday). They'll be back on the home field next Tuesday, June 6, facing Canton Blue.

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GHS athletes at State Track

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GHS athletes at State Track

            Last weekend, the South Dakota State Track Meet was held in Sioux Falls, with eight Garretson athletes participating in seven events.

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Collin Olson (photo by Angie Bly)

            While the Blue Dragons did not come away with any medals, they had some great experiences.

            Despite not medaling, junior Jordyn Williams ran her fastest time ever in the 100m dash on Saturday, coming in over 0.20 seconds faster than her previous record of 13.14 seconds, which she accomplished at Regions. She placed 14th with a time of 12.92 seconds in the preliminaries.

            For seniors Sam Schletuer, Preston Bohl, Logan Bly, and Raegen Altman, heading to State was a memorable way to cap off their high school track and field careers. Bly and Altman will be heading to Dakota Wesleyan University in the fall to play volleyball and soccer, respectively.

            With State experience under their belts, Jordyn Williams, Hannah Frewaldt, Carter Siemonsma, and Collin Olson will be able to help lead next year's team.

2023 SDHSAA State Track & Field Final Results:

            Jordyn Williams, 100m Dash prelims, 14th place, 12.92 seconds

            Sam Schleuter, 300m Hurdles prelims, 22nd place, 45.83 seconds

            Logan Bly, Raegen Altman, Jordyn Williams, Hannah Frewaldt, 4x100m Relay prelims, 22nd place, 53.13 seconds

            Preston Bohl, Sam Schleuter, Carter Siemonsma, Collin Olson, 4x800m Relay, 18th place, 8:53.69 (Gold: Sioux Falls Christian, 7:54.51, new record)

            Preston Bohl, 3200m Run, 16th place, 10:17.19 (Gold: Sawyer Clarkson of Belle Fourche, 9:17.27)

            Logan Bly, High Jump, 14th place, 4'10" (Gold: Ashlyn Koupal of Wagner, 5'6")

            Preston Bohl, 1600m Run, 17th place, 4:40.29 (Gold: Isaac Davelaar of Sioux Falls Christian, 4:14.94, new record)

            Editor's Note: Jordyn Williams' State ticket for the 100m dash was missed in last week's track round up. The Gazette regrets the error.

male jumping over hurdle
Sam Schleuter (photo by Angie Bly)
males running on track
Preston Bohl (photo by Angie Bly)
female running on track
Hannah Frewaldt (photo by Angie Bly)
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The Garretson 4x100 M Relay Team: Hannah Frewaldt, Logan Bly, Jordyn Williams and Raegen Altman. (photo by Angie Bly)

Public Notices published June 1, 2023

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Public Notices published June 1, 2023

Minutes of Minnehaha County Commissioners for May 23, 2023

            THE MINNEHAHA COUNTY COMMISSION CONVENED AT 9:00 AM on May 23, 2023, pursuant to adjournment on May 16, 2023. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT WERE: Beninga, Bleyenberg, Karsky, and Kippley.  Also present were Kym Christiansen, Commission Recorder, and Eric Bogue, Chief Civil Deputy State's Attorney.

            MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Kippley, to approve the agenda. 4 ayes

CONSENT AGENDA

            MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Bleyenberg, to approve the consent agenda. By roll call vote: 4 ayes. The consent agenda includes the following items:

            Commission Meeting Minutes for May 16, 2023

            Bills to be Paid $1,556,717.28

            3200 RUSSELL LLC Motels $435, 5POINT CAPITAL LLC Welfare Rent $3555, A&B BUSINESS SOLUT Maintenance Contracts $282.05, AARON GEORGE PROPERT Welfare Rent $500, ADVANCED PEST SOLUTI Maintenance Contracts $70, AGRAT2 LLC Inmate Supplies $225, AIRWAY SERVICE INC Automotive/Small Equipment $3048.24, AIRWAY SERVICE INC Gas Oil & Diesel $166.53, AIRWAY SERVICE INC HIDTA Grant $52.32, ALCOHOL MONITORING S Electronic Monitoring $2012.8, ANDERSON, JENNIFER Bd Evaluations (Minnehaha) $5884.88, ANGEL, EDWARD P Attorney Fees $1710.71, APPEARA Program Activities $100.76, ARGUS LEADER MEDIA Publishing Fees $2723.42, ARROW RIDGE TOWNHOME Welfare Rent $771, AUTUMNVIEW I APARTME Welfare Rent $95, AVERA MCKENNAN Clinics - Auxiliary Services $252.43, AVERA MCKENNAN Hospitals $7900, AVERA MCKENNAN Other Medical Services $188.83, AVERA MCKENNAN Professional Services $1000, BALOUN LAW PC Child Defense Attorney $180.83, BAUER BUILT INC Truck Repairs & Maintenance $83.95, BELITZ, CLARENCE H Welfare Rent $1000, BIRHE, SARA TELAHUN MacArthur SJC Grant $108, BULLIS, MATTHEW Business Travel $234, CADD ENGINEERING SUP Program Activities $405, CENTURY BUSINESS PRO Lease Interest $249.65, CENTURY BUSINESS PRO Lease Principal $423.43, CENTURY BUSINESS PRO Maintenance Contracts $657.23, CERTIFIED FOLDER DIS Advertising $1425, CERTIFIED LANGUAGES Interpreters $81.2, CINTAS CORPORATION Janitorial Chemical Supplies $295.02, CINTAS CORPORATION Uniform Allowance $57.76, CLARK, CHAD MacArthur SJC Grant $107, CONSTELLATION Natural Gas $18744.31, CONSTRUCTION PRODUCT Bridge Repair & Maintenance $630, CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY Road Maint & Material $842.34, DAKOTA RIGGERS & TOO Sign Supply Inventory $216.5, DANIELS OLSEN Program Activities $366.98, DENHERDER LAW OFFICE Attorney Fees $673.1, DERAAD WELDING & MAC Truck Repairs & Maintenance $5153.75, DRUE MILLER Misc Revenue $150, DUST TEX SERVICE INC Janitorial Chemical Supplies $23.16, ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTIO Building Repairs & Maintenance $2109.25, ELITE PROPERTIES LLC Welfare Rent $500, ENGLISH LAW Attorney Fees $6300, ETTERMAN ENTERPRISES Small Tools & Shop Supplies $457.75, FAMILY SERVICE INC Insurance-Other Costs $560, FAMILY SERVICE INC Professional Services $2590, FASTENAL COMPANY Jail Repairs & Maintenance $39.78, FASTENAL COMPANY Sign Supply Inventory $23.26, FASTENAL COMPANY Small Tools & Shop Supplies $29.15, FIRST DAKOTA NATIONA Lease Interest $1194.71, FIRST DAKOTA NATIONA Lease Principal $2548.73, G & R CONTROLS INC Heat, Vent & AC Repairs $244.92, G & R CONTROLS INC HHS $711, GAYLORD BROS INC Program Activities $401.75, GET N GO Juvenile Diversion Restitution $5.07, GETTY ABSTRACT & TIT Professional Services $2181.25, GOLDEN WEST Telephone $75.95, GRAHAM TIRE CO NORTH Automotive/Small Equipment $80, GRAINGER Electrical Repairs & Maint $58.82, GRAINGER Plumbing & Welding $159.14, GREATER SIOUX FALLS Advertising $50, GRIESE LAW FIRM Child Defense Attorney $3984.6, GUZMAN, SANDRA V Interpreters $240, HALL, VIEN V Attorney Fees $65, HANSON, MICHAEL W Attorney Fees $2445.6, HARTFORD'S BEST PAIN Automotive/Small Equipment $2758.36, HELSETH, RAMONA G. Bd Exp Fees (Minnehaha) $152, HOBART SALES & SERVI JDC Maintenance $577.68, I STATE TRUCK CENTER Truck Repairs & Maintenance $1371.43, INNOVATIVE OFFICE SO HHS Custodial Supplies $1085.4, INTEK Contract Services $1975, INTERSTATE ALL BATTE Truck Repairs & Maintenance $479.85, INTERSTATE OFFICE PR Office Supplies $1411.73, ISI LLC Interpreters $240, JESSICA TAYLOR Program Activities $300, KAUFFMAN, DAVID W PH Psych Evals $2500, KENNEDY PIER & LOFTU Attorney Fees $406.6, KING'S KOURT APARTME Welfare Rent $489.93, KNECHT, ANDREW J Attorney Fees $1587.3, KNIFE RIVER Parks/Rec Repair & Maintenance $721.58, KOLETZKY LAW OFFICE Attorney Fees $198.6, KONE INC HHS Maintenance $269.88, KRINGEN, GREGG Parks/Rec Repair & Maintenance $350, KRUSE LAW OFFICE Attorney Fees $2900, LARSON, VALERIE Bd Exp Fees (Yankton) $15, LAUGHLIN LAW LLC Attorney Fees $2538, LEACH, JASON DUANE MacArthur SJC Grant $178.25, LEWNO LAW OFFICE Bd Exp Fees (Yankton) $258.85, LOCKWOOD, DARCY Bd Exp Fees (Yankton) $15, LOPEZ, REBECA Interpreters $50, LOVING, PHILIP Bd Evaluations (Minnehaha) $3822.53, LUTHER, JEFF Medical Director $2750, LUTHERAN SOCIAL SVCS Evening Report Center $4416.81, LUTHERAN SOCIAL SVCS Interpreters $211.25, LUTHERAN SOCIAL SVCS Shelter Care/Reception Center $65315.53, Mark London Misc Revenue $150, MARSH & MCLENNAN LLC Notary Exp $50, MELSIOR, TIFFANY K Interpreters $25, MENARD INC Building Repairs & Maintenance $67.88, MENARD INC Program Activities $417.19, METRO COMMUNICATIONS Miscellaneous Expense $209372.47, MIDAMERICAN ENERGY C Welfare Utilities $213.75, MIDCONTINENT COMMUNI Telephone $115.39, MIDLAND INC Heat, Vent & AC Repairs $40.77, MIDLAND INC Jail Repairs & Maintenance $20.14, MIKE MUNSON Program Activities $250, MINNEHAHA CNTY TREAS Miscellaneous Expense $26.7, MINNEHAHA PETTY CASH Books $10, MINNEHAHA PETTY CASH Child Care Items $60, MINNEHAHA PETTY CASH Other Supplies $3, NAPA AUTO PARTS Parts Inventory $61.8, NAPA AUTO PARTS Small Tools & Shop Supplies $96.96, NGUYEN, LAM Interpreters $25, NICHOLSON LAW Child Defense Attorney $310.3, NOVAK Trash Removal $561.12, OLD ORCHARD CAFE MacArthur SJC Grant $279.4, OLSON, ROBERT Taxable Meal Allowances $18, OMAHA HARDWOOD LUMBE Program Activities $4987.63, P & M STEEL COMPANY Bridge Repair & Maintenance $365.64, PALLUCK, ETHAN Taxable Meal Allowances $18, PARAGON HEALTH & WEL Blood Withdrawal $3600, PENNINGTON COUNTY Extradition & Evidence $3062.77, PENNYBANDZ LLC Store Inventory $350, PIEDMONT PLASTICS Program Activities $2915, QUALIFIED PRESORT SE Publishing Fees $664.36, R&L SUPPLY LTD Heat, Vent & AC Repairs $155.38, R&L SUPPLY LTD Jail Repairs & Maintenance $363.09, R&L SUPPLY LTD Plumbing & Welding $20.87, RAA CERTIFICATION SE Education & Training $150, REEVES, MEGAN Court Reporters $406.7, RENTOKIL NORTH AMERI Contract Services $763.19, RENTOKIL NORTH AMERI Professional Services $68.93, RINGING SHIELD,NICHO Bd Evaluations (Minnehaha) $550, RKRK LLC Welfare Rent $2682.3, SALEM, KARLA R Bd Evaluations (Minnehaha) $1870, SANFORD Other Medical Services $7092.82, SANFORD CLINIC Contract Services $27777.66, SANFORD VERMILLION Other Medical Services $598.55, SANITATION PRODUCTS Truck Repairs & Maintenance $470.66, SCHULTE AUTOMOTIVE I Automotive/Small Equipment $295, SD LINING SOLUTIONS Outside Repair $3520.41, SHERWIN WILLIAMS Building Repairs & Maintenance $84.36, SIOUX EMPIRE FAIR AS Miscellaneous Expense $12500, SIOUX FALLS CITY Water - Sewer $3446.73, SIOUX FALLS CITY Welfare Utilities $53.97, SMITH, TRACI M. MacArthur SJC Grant $194.29, SOUTHEAST SD TOURISM Advertising $250, SOUTHEASTERN BEHAVIO Professional Services $3593.75, SRF CONSULTING GROUP Architects & Engineers $479.4, SRSTKA, ERIN MacArthur SJC Grant $615.4, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Amts Held-Daily Scram $3903, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Amts Held-Remote Breath $634, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Blood/Chemical Analysis $6945, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Notary Exp $30, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Sign Supply Inventory $385, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Witness Fees/Expenses $400, STREICHERS INC Safety & Rescue Equipment $2730, STREICHERS INC Uniform Allowance $229.99, STREICHERS INC Volunteer Pers Items $129.89, SUMMIT FIRE PROTECTI Safety & Rescue Equipment $307, SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE Child Care Food $1010.6, SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE School Lunch Program $2319.02, SZAMEIT, ALEXANDRA Interpreters $50, TAFOLLA, MIRANDA RAE Court Reporters $83.3, THE COUNSELING CAFE Psych Evals $1517.16, THE LODGE AT DEADWOO Education & Training $5136, THE MIGHTY BOWTONES Program Activities $460, THOMSON REUTERS - WE Legal Research $2284.07, THOMSON REUTERS - WE Subscriptions $279.72, THUM, JONATHAN H MacArthur SJC Grant $80, TRANSOURCE TRUCK & E Truck Repairs & Maintenance $429.62, TRI-STATE NURSING Professional Services $5012, TRISTATE GARAGE DOOR Outside Repair $221, TWO WAY SOLUTIONS IN Communication Equipment Repair $24.99, TYLER TECHNOLOGIES I Software $4000, TZADIK SIOUX FALLS I Welfare Rent $1400, TZADIK SIOUX FALLS P Welfare Rent $1585.65, TZADIK TAYLORS PLACE Welfare Rent $1696, ULINE Program Activities $613.65, US BANK-CORPORATE TR Bond Interest $998835.63, US BANK-CORPORATE TR Cash w/ Trustee 2017 $-236.46, US BANK-CORPORATE TR Cash w/Trustee 2020A $-45.11, US BANK-CORPORATE TR Cash With Trustee $-94.11, US FOODS INC Other Supplies $100.52, US FOODS INC Professional Services $976.64, VB FALLS TERRACE Welfare Rent $2104, VILLAS AT CANYON CRE Welfare Rent $500, VITAL RECORDS Records Storage $3311.01, WALTON, MARCUS Attorney Fees $865.7, WASHINGTON HEIGHTS A Welfare Rent $2076.24, WASTE MANAGEMENT OF Trash Removal $3550.92, WEBSTER COUNTY CLERK Copy Fees $63, WEERHEIM LAW OFFICE Bd Exp Fees (Minnehaha) $8720.5, WEERHEIM LAW OFFICE Crisis Intervention Program $299.6, WHEELCO Truck Repairs & Maintenance $57.73, XCEL ENERGY Electricity $2827.62, XCEL ENERGY Road Maint & Material $46.17, XCEL ENERGY INC Welfare Utilities $2616.22, YANKTON COUNTY Attorney Fees $518.6, YANKTON COUNTY Return Of Service $100.

May 2023 Commission Salaries

COMMISSION Salaries            $38,462.41

AUDITOR         Salaries            $57,089.04

TREASURER     Salaries            $98,747.96

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Salaries            $92,120.02

STATES ATTORNEY      Salaries            $444,311.19

PUBLIC DEFENDER      Salaries            $267,271.08

PUBLIC ADVOCATE     Salaries            $82,053.61

FACILITIES       Salaries            $61,122.83

EQUALIZATION           Salaries            $112,944.74

REGISTER OF DEEDS   Salaries            $60,360.53

HUMAN RESOURCES  Salaries            $37,371.27

SHERIFF           Salaries            $1,337,444.27

JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER           Salaries            $198,973.93

HIGHWAY        Salaries            $165,251.52

HUMAN SERVICES       Salaries            $160,720.14

MUSEUM        Salaries            $90,481.29

PLANNING       Salaries            $50,261.73

EXTENSION     Salaries            $3,329.60

            The following reports were received and placed on file in the Auditor's Office:

            Auditor's Account with the County Treasurer-April 2023

            Juvenile Detention Center - 2022 Year Report

            Juvenile Detention Center - 2023 1st Quarter Report

            Juvenile Detention Center - March, 2023 Report

Routine Personnel Actions

New Hires

            1. Carson Reese, seasonal Grounds Worker for the Facilities Department, at $17.75/hour effective 5/23/2023.

            2. Heather Myers, seasonal Laborer for the Highway Department, at $17.50/hour effective 5/30/2023.

            3. Grace Tolliver, variable hour Juvenile Correctional Worker for the Juvenile Detention Center, at $21.00/hour effective 5/30/2023.

            4. Ella Branham, seasonal Intern for the Public Defender's Office, at $15.00/hour effective 5/22/2023.

            5. Rebekah Miles, Legal Office Assistant for the Public Defender's Office, at $19.81/hour (10/1) effective 5/30/2023.

            6. Deanna Christensen, Records Technician for the Register of Deeds, at $19.81/hour (10/1) effective 5/30/2023.

            7. Denise Riffey, variable hour Safe Home Program Worker for Safe Home, at $18.25/hour effective 5/17/2023.

Step Increases

            1. Melinda Storley, Commission Assistant for the Commission Office, at $34.11/hour (14/13) effective 5/23/2023.

            2. Elizabeth Schley, Administrative Secretary for the Extension Office, at $21.86/hour (10/3) effective 5/3/2023.

            3. Adam Nyhaug, Museum Registrar for the Museum, at $34.95/hour (14/14) effective 5/27/2023.

            4. Lisa Capellupo, Senior Deputy Defender for the Public Defender's Office, at $3,761.60/biweekly (22/6) effective 6/3/2023.

            5. John O'Malley, Senior Deputy Defender for the Public Defender's Office, at $3,761.60/biweekly (22/6) effective 6/3/2023.

            6. Karen Weeldreyer, Tax and License Supervisor for the Treasurer's Office, at $33.27/hour (16/8) effective 5/9/2023.

BID RESULTS

            Steve Groen, Highway Superintendent, reported on the bid opening for Highway 149 Wetland Mitigation credits. The wetland credits are needed when a project will impact existing wetlands during construction. The following bids were received: Ducks Unlimited, Inc with a bid of $282,480.00; Goeden Properties, LLC with a bid of $343,600.00; Tetonka, LLP with a bid of $415,900.00. MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Kippley, to approve the bid results for MC17-10 – Hwy 149 Wetland Mitigation and authorize the Chair to sign an agreement with Ducks Unlimited, Inc. By roll call vote: 4 ayes.

TEXT AMENDMENT PUBLIC HEARING

            Scott Anderson, Planning Director, was present for the second reading and public hearing to consider text amendment #23-02 to the 1990 Revised Zoning Ordinance for Minnehaha County. The proposed text amendment identifies the districts in which a transmission pipeline could be located, develops criteria, and definitions. The use would be a permitted special use and if the criteria is met, the transmission pipeline could be installed. If the proposed transmission pipeline does not meet the criteria, then a conditional use permit would need to be obtained. The text amendment would be amending Article 3.00, A-1 Agricultural District, Article 4.00, RR Rural Residential District, Article 5.00, R-1 Residential District, Article 6.00, C Commercial District, Article 7.00, I-1 Light Industrial District, Article 8.00, I-2 General Industrial District, Article 9.00, RC Recreation/Conservation District, Article 12.00, Additional Use Regulations, Article 24.00, Fees; and Article 26.00, Definitions. The Planning Commission recommends approval of the zoning text amendment #23-02.

            Vice-Chair Karsky asked for the proponents and opponents to speak on the text amendment to the 1990 Revised Zoning Ordinance.

Proponents

            Glenn Scott, Valley Springs, SD, presented a resolution that was signed by various townships within Minnehaha County in support of the proposed ordinance.

            Orrin Geide, Harford, SD, spoke in support of the ordinance but would like to have a larger set back near affected property.

            Chase Jensen, Brookings, SD, spoke that the group understands the role of the County Commissioners and does support the ordinance.

            Rep. John Sjaarda, Valley Springs, SD, spoke in support of the ordinance and the protection that landowners will have.

            Gary Meyer, Hartford, SD, spoke in support of the ordinance and does have some concerns about the setbacks.

            Rep. Karla Lems, Canton, SD, spoke on the benefit the ordinance will have for the county residents affected by the proposed pipelines.

            Bev Nelson, Valley Springs, SD, spoke in support of the ordinance as it is defensible.

            Rep. Bethany Soye, Sioux Falls, SD, spoke in support of the ordinance and how it will benefit the growth of the county.

            Rep. Sue Peterson, Sioux Falls, SD, spoke in agreement with the previous speakers.

Opponents

            Todd Brown, Dell Rapids, SD, spoke against the ordinance as it will impact the ethanol industry and asked what the current setback is.

            Walter Wendland, Onieda, SD, spoke against the ordinance as the pipelines will help the ethanol industry to grow and for the state to continue to be business friendly.

            John Godfrey, Dublin, SD, spoke against the ordnance and explained various applicable federal regulations that are used in the design of the pipelines as well the routing.

            Aaron Eldridge, Ames, IA, spoke against the ordinance as it does nothing to address concerns about safety and highlighted all of the federal regulations that pipelines need to follow as well as the number of pipelines within the county, as well as various safety statistics.

            Monica Howard, Houston, TX, spoke against the ordinance due to concerns about the permitting activities and that ordinance may be preemptive.

            Charlie Klundt, Viborg, SD, spoke as a neutral the ordinance but did speak about the various safety concerns for emergency management personnel as well as highlighted the various signs that would be visible and the safety of using pipelines for transport on hazardous materials.

            Trevor Jones yielded his time to John Godfrey, who returned to the podium to explain further the various safety aspects of the pipelines.

Proponent Rebuttal

            Rick Bonander, Valley Springs, SD, spoke in support of the ordinance and the impact the pipelines have on various items that affect the various aspects of everyday life.

            Chase Jensen, Brookings, SD, spoke in rebuttal regarding land use development, appropriate setbacks as well as the various aspects related to safety.

            Michael Stangeland, Sioux Falls, SD, spoke in support of the ordinance and the landowners.

            Bruce Burkhart, Dell Rapids, SD, spoke in favor of the setbacks.

            Dennis Anderson, Valley Spring, SD, spoke about the welding of the pipelines

            Rep. John Sjaarda, Valley Springs, SD, spoke about the lack of evidence that would prevent an issue with the pipeline.

            The Commission recessed from 10:42 a.m. to 10:52 a.m.

            Commission discussion included the acknowledgment of the work on the proposed ordinance completed by the State Attorney's Office, Planning Department, and Planning Commission; acknowledgment of the role of the County Commission; public awareness of the issue; and complexity of the issue as well as looking towards the future for growth and development of the County as well as making responsible choices regarding land use.

            Commissioner Kippley offered an amendment marked as JK-01 as follows:

 Amend §8 of proposed Ordinance Amendment #23-02 as follows:

            12.18 TRANSMISSION PIPELINES.  Transmission Pipelines in accordance with the following:

            (A).      Application Required.

            (1).       Any person who has filed an application (“Applicant”) with the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) for a permit to construct, maintain, and operate a new Transmission Pipeline along, over, or across land in the jurisdiction of Minnehaha County shall apply to the Office of Planning and Zoning to permit the Planning Director to verify Applicant’s conformance with the conditions prescribed in this Article. The Applicant shall submit a written letter of intent to the Office within thirty (30) days of filing the petition with the PUC, unless the application was filed with the PUC prior to the effective date of this Article in which case the Applicant shall submit a written letter of intent under this Article within thirty (30) days of the effective date of this Article.

            (2).       Upon receiving a letter of intent, the Planning Director shall review and request sufficient documentation to evaluate the project according to requirements set forth in this Article 12.18.

            (B).      Application Requirements for Pipeline Companies.  Every Transmission Pipeline application pursuant to this Article shall submit the following documents and information to the Office of Planning and Zoning at the request of the Planning Director.

            (1).       All required forms prescribed by the Planning Director, in addition to all proposed surveyed route information prepared by a professional land surveyor licensed in South Dakota clearly indicating the center line of the Transmission Pipeline.

            (2).       A complete copy of the application for a permit filed with the PUC pursuant to or within applicable statutory provisions, and as the application for the PUC permit is amended or changed, the Applicant shall simultaneously provide updated information and documents to the County.

            (3).       A map identifying each entry into the County’s right-of-way, and each proposed crossing of a County road or other County property.

            (4).       A map and a list containing the names and addresses of all Affected Property Owners in the County.

            (5).       A set of plans and specifications showing the dimensions and locations of the Transmission Pipeline, including plans and specifications for all related facilities, and above-ground structures, including without limitation: pumps, valve sites and shutoff valves.

            (6).       A copy of Applicant’s emergency response and hazard mitigation plan as may be required pursuant regulations adopted by PHMSA emergency preparedness, emergency response, and hazard mitigation.

            (7).       A statement identifying any confidential information in the application and a request, if any, to withhold such information from public examination or disclosure.  Any request to withhold such information from public examination or disclosure shall include the statutory basis for such claimed exemption.  A failure to identify confidential information in the application may result in the County treating such information as a public record.

            (8).       Applicant will be notified of a determination of its project as a special permitted use or the need to apply for a conditional use permit as soon as practicable but in no event more than 30 days after receiving approval of its permit by the PUC. If the PUC denies such permit, this county application will be denied as moot.

            Vice Chair Karsky permitted questions and comments from the Commission on the proposed amendment.

            MOTION by Kippley, to move amendment JK-01 as presented and amended to delete the words “at the request of the Planning Director” at the end of §12.18(B), seconded by Beninga.

Amendment Proponents

            Linda Nichols, Hartford, SD, spoke in favor the amendment but asked if the letter of intent would provide enough information.

            Dennis Jones, Sioux Falls, SD, spoke in favor amendment and stated that the submission of map and location maybe difficult to obtain.

Amendment Opponents

            Monica Howard, Houston, TX, spoke in opposition to the amendment and regarding the requirements for submission of the application under South Dakota Codified Law. 

            MOTION to adopt amendment JK-01, as amended. By roll call vote: 4 ayes.

            Commissioner Kippley then offered an amended marked as JK-02 as follows:

            Amend §8 of proposed Ordinance Amendment #23-02 as follows:

            (C).      Separation Criteria. The minimum separation criteria in Table 1 shall be used in the routing and siting of a Transmission Pipeline.  For the purposes of Article 12.18, a “dwelling” shall include any structure that includes residential living quarters within it.

            TABLE 1: TRANSMISSION PIPELINE MINIMUM SEPARATION CRITERIA

            Dwellings, Churches, and Businesses 330 ft

            Public Parks and Schools        1,000 ft

            Municipal Boundaries By the Following Municipal Classifications as of the most recent Census Data

            First Class (Population of 5,000 and over)     5,280 ft (1 mile)

            Second Class (Population between 500 and 5,000)   3,960 ft (3/4 mile)

            Third Class (Population of less than 500)       2,640 ft (1/2 mile)

            (D).      Measurement of separation.  The separation distance set forth in Table 1 is to be measured from the center line of the proposed pipeline to the closest parcel boundary of a use or municipal boundary set forth in Table 1 except for dwellings, churches, and businesses which are measured to nearest point of the physical structure.

            Vice Chair Karsky permitted questions and comments from the Commission on the proposed amendment.

            MOTION by Kippley, to move the portion of amendment JK-02 amending 12.18(D) as presented as amendment JK-02A. Motion dies for a lack of second.

            MOTION by Kippley, to move the portion of amendment JK-02 amending 12.18(C) as presented as amendment JK-02B, seconded by Beninga.

Amendment Proponents

            Kay Burkhart, Valley Springs, SD, spoke in favor of the ordinance and about an upcoming meeting regarding changes to the federal regulations.

            Joy Hohn, Hartford, SD, spoke in favor of the ordinance and that setbacks are a result of careful work.

            Scott Montgomery, Fairview, SD, spoke about need for setback requirements.

            Chase Jensen, Brookings, SD, spoke about the potential waiver if a business or person would like a pipeline closer than the proposed setbacks.

            Michael Stangeland, Sioux Falls, SD, spoke about the federal regulations.

            Gary Meyer, Hartford, SD, spoke the setbacks and the effects changes could have on the surrounding landowners.

Amendment Opponent

            Aaron Eldridge, Ames, IA, spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance as well as any additional amendments.  

            Vice Chair Karsky closed public comment to Commission questions and comments on the proposed amendment.

            MOTION to adopt amendment JK-02B. By roll call vote: 2 ayes, 2-Beninga, Bleyenberg.

            MOTION by Bleyenberg, to amend the §12.18(C) of §8 of the ordinance to reduce the setback from 750 feet to 600 feet for dwellings, churches, and businesses. Following discussion by the Commission, Commissioner Bleyenberg withdrew the Motion.

            Commissioner Kippley offered an amendment marked as JK-03 as follows:

             Amend §9 of proposed Ordinance Amendment #23-02 as follows:

            24.05   CONDITIONAL USE.

            (A).      Except as required in Section 24.05(b) below, Aa fee of $250.00 shall be charged for filing an application for a conditional use permit in any district.

            (B).      Transmission Pipeline:

            (1).       A fee of $25,000.00 shall be charged for filing an application for a conditional use permit for a Transmission Pipeline.

            (C).      If any use, for which a conditional use permit is required, is commenced prior to the application for a conditional use permit, the application fee shall be double the regular fee.

            Vice Chair Karsky permitted questions and comments from the Commission on the proposed amendment.

            MOTION to adopt amendment JK-03. Motion dies for lack of second.

            Vice Chair Karsky stated that the discussion on the setback amendment and potential final action on the ordinance will occur at the June 6 Commission meeting along any future amendments to the ordinance.

LIEN COMPROMISE

            Melinda Storley, Commission Assistant, gave a briefing on the application on the compromise of lien DPNO-84758 in the amount of $1,303.20. The petitioner's husband has qualified for a FHA home loan and the petitioner needs to have the lien resolved before closing because they are married. The lien represents attorney fees. The petitioner is offering payment of $651.60, which is 50 % of the lien, in order to have the lien compromised in full.

            MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Beninga, to release and compromise the lien in full with payment of $651.60 and approve Resolution MC 23-16. Following discussion by the Commission, Commissioner Kippley with consent of the second, withdrew the Motion.

            MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Beninga, to release and compromise the lien in full with payment of $1,000.00 and approve Resolution MC 23-16. By roll call vote: 4 ayes.

RESOLUTION MC23-16

            WHEREAS, a County Aid Lien in the amount of $1,303.20, purports to exist in favor of Minnehaha County and against DPNO-84758 as Lienee, and

            WHEREAS, said lienee has filed an application with the County Auditor stating such facts as provided for by Law,         

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that after due consideration of the circumstances the Board of County Commissioners finds it advisable and proper to authorize the Chair of the County Board and the County Auditor to execute the following:

            Compromise and release the lien in full upon payment of $1,000.00.

            This Resolution will take effect upon attached proof of payment for the accepted offer amount.  RECEIPT #_________________.  If payment is not made within one year of approval, Resolution MC23-16 will be invalid.

            Dated at Sioux Falls, South Dakota, this 23rd day of May, 2023.

APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION:

Dean Karsky

Vice-Chair

ATTEST:                   

Kym Christiansen

Deputy Auditor         

OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT

            Jessica Pollema, Tea, SD, spoke about election concerns and asked the commission for a joint special session with Lincoln County, which Lincoln County has agreed to.

            Frank Kloucek, Scotland, SD, spoke about pipeline concerns.

            Scott Montgomery, Fairview, SD, spoke about pipeline concerns.

COMMISSIONER LIAISON REPORTS

            Commissioner Karsky reported on the recent meeting of the Sioux Metro Growth Alliance.

            Commissioner Bleyenberg reported on the recent meeting of the Siouxland Library Board Meeting.

            Commissioner Kippley reported on the recent meeting of the Public Defender's Advisory Committee as well as the recent Planning Commission meeting.

            Commissioner Beninga reported on the upcoming meeting of the Metro Management Committee.

NON-ACTION COMMISSION DISCUSSION

            Commissioner Karsky will be bringing forward a resolution regarding property taxes software.

            MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Bleyenberg, to adjourn. 4 ayes.

            The Commission adjourned until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 6th, 2023.

            APPROVED

BY THE COMMISSION:

Jean Bender, Chair

ATTEST: Kym Christiansen,

 Commission Recorder

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Notice of Hearing: for Adult Name Change

CIV: 23-1231

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA) SS   COUNTY OF  MINNEHAHA) 

IN CIRCUIT COURT

SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

In the Matter of the Petition

of Laura Marie Metzger,

For a Change of Name to

Laura Marie Cole

 CIV: 23-1231

Notice of Hearing for Adult Name Change

            Notice is hereby given that a Verified Petition for Adult Name  Change has been filed by Laura Marie Metzger, the object and prayer of which is to change Petitioner’s name from Laura Marie Metzger to Laura Marie Cole.

            On the 27th day of June, 2023, at the hour of 11:00 a.m. said Verified Petition will be heard by this Court before the Honorable Judge Douglas Hoffman 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 8th Day of May, 2023 at Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Attested by,

Angelia Gries, Clerk of Court

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Pro. 23-142

In the Matter of the Estate of IRVIN W. SCHREURS, Deceased.

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA) :SS

COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA)

IN CIRCUIT COURT SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Pro. 23-142

            Notice is hereby given that on the 26th day of May, 2023, Bonnie R. Mews, Rockford W. Schreurs, and Max T. Merry, whose post office addresses are 200 E. 7th Street, Crooks, South Dakota, 57020, 25251 477th Avenue, Baltic, South Dakota, 57003, and 1020 Club- house Court, Dell Rapids, South Dakota, 57022, respectively, were appointed as Personal Representatives of the Estate of Irvin W. Schreurs, deceased.

            Creditors of the decedent must present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or their claims may be barred.

            Claims may be delivered to or mailed to the Personal Representatives or may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, and a copy of the claim mailed or delivered to the Personal Representatives.

Dated this 26th day of May, 2023.

/s/ Bonnie R. Mews Bonnie R. Mews Personal Representative 200 E. 7th Street

Crooks, South Dakota 57020

/s/ Max T. Merry Max T . Merry -

Personal Representative

1020 Clubhouse Court

Dell Rapids, South Dakota 57022

/s/ Rockford W. Schreurs Rockford W. Schreurs -

Personal Representative 25251 477th Avenue Baltic, South Dakota 57003

ANGELIA M. GRIES

Clerk of Circuit Court

Minnehaha County Courthouse 415 N. Dakota Avenue

Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104 (605) 367-5900

Dell Rapids Law Firm

P.O. Box 100

Dell Rapids, South Dakota 57022-0100 (605) 428-5444

Attorneys for

Personal Representatives

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CITY OF GARRETSON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

            Notice is hereby given that the City of Garretson will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 12, 2023, regarding sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and water main improvements. The purpose of the public hearing is to discuss the proposed project, the proposed financing, and the source of repayment for any loans. The public is invited to attend and comment on the project.

            The City expects to apply for approximately $4,987,000 for both drinking water and clean water improvements.

            The City is seeking up to $2,394,000 in funding from the Board of Water and Natural Resources for the water main improvements portion of the project. The funds could be a grant from the state Consolidated Water Facilities Construction Program and/or a loan from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) Program. 

            The City is seeking up to $2,593,000 of funding from the Board of Water and Natural Resources for the sanitary and storm sewer portions of the project. The funds could be a grant from the state Consolidated Water Facilities Construction Program and/or a loan from the Clean Water State SRF Program. 

            This public hearing will be held at the following time, date, and location:

6:30 P.M.

June 12, 2023

American Legion

504 N. Main Ave.

Garretson, SD 57030

            In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this hearing, please contact the Garretson Finance Officer at (605) 594-6721.  Anyone who is deaf, hard-of-hearing or speech-disabled may utilize Relay South Dakota at (800) 877-1113 (TTY/Voice). Notification 48 hours prior to the hearing will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this hearing.

Paetyn Dreckman

City of Garretson Finance Officer

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Minutes of the City of Garretson Special Meeting for May 24th, 2023

            The City Council of the City of Garretson, Minnehaha County, South Dakota met in special session on Wednesday, May 24th, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. at Garretson City Hall with Mayor Beaner presiding.

            5:30 P.M. Mayor Beaner called the regular meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL:      Greg Beaner – Mayor

                        Greg Franka – Ward I

                        William Hoskins – Ward I

                        Dave Bonte – Ward II

                        Tom Godbey – Ward II

                        Bruce Brown – Ward III

                        Jackie Rotert -- Ward III

OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Paetyn Dreckman, Carrie Moritz, Leroy Austin

CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL:

            A.         Agenda – 05-24-2023 Special Meeting                     

            Franka made a motion to approve Consent Agenda, Hoskins 2nd. Motion passed.

            Public Comments:   No Requests

NEW BUSINESS:

            Liquor License Transfer - Liquor License Transfer Application filed with Dreckman for Smith Restaurants Inc to transfer license to Leroy Austin. Council discussion ensued and addressed the possibility of one person holding two retail licenses. Austin advised that would be for a short period of time until he leaves the premises of his current location later this year. Hoskins motioned to approve the transfer request. Franka 2nd the motion. 6 ayes 0 nays, motion passed.

            Northern Natural Gas/Clayton Energy - Beaner presented. Went over details on open season capacity bid. Garretson bid to increase capacity by 175 dekatherms based on the highest day in December of 2022. Bid was accepted and Beaner and Dreckman went over offer. Council discussion ensued and Dreckman called Bill Lindley with Clayton Energy to answer the council’s questions. Hoskins motioned to approve open season capacity bid. Brown second the motion. 6 ayes 0 Nays, motion passed.

            Annual Report 2022 – Dreckman presented annual report completed by ELO for fiscal year 2022. Council discussed report. Godbey motioned to approve the 2022 Annual Report as presented. Franka seconded the motion. 6 ayes 0 nays, motion passed.

            5:59 pm Hoskins motioned to adjourn; Brown seconded the motion. 6 ayes 0 nays, motion passed.

Greg Beaner, Mayor

ATTEST

Paetyn Dreckman

Finance Officer

 (Unapproved)

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Notice of Hearing: for Adult Name Change

49CIV: 23-1224

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA) SS   COUNTY OF  MINNEHAHA) 

IN CIRCUIT COURT

SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

In the Matter of the Petition

of Seth Allen Langrock-Dangel,

For a Change of Name to

Seth Allen Langrock

49CIV: 23-1224

Notice of Hearing for Adult Name Change

            Notice is hereby given that a Verified Petition for Adult Name  Change has been filed by Seth Allen Langrock-Dangel, the object and prayer of which is to change Petitioner’s name from Seth Allen Langrock-Dangel to Seth Allen Langrock.

            On the 27th day of June, 2023, at the hour of 11:00 a.m. said Verified Petition will be heard by this Court before the Honorable Judge Douglas Hoffman 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 8th Day of May, 2023 at Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Attested by,

Angelia Gries, Clerk of Court

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Notice of Hearing: for Adult Name Change

49 CIV: 23-1337

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA) SS   COUNTY OF  MINNEHAHA)

IN CIRCUIT COURT

SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

In the Matter of the Petition

of Tanner Lucas Walkins (Current Name), For a Change of Name to

Demeter Julie Ann Walkins (Proposed Name)

49CIV: 23-1337

Notice of Hearing for Adult Name Change

            Notice is hereby given that a Verified Petition for Adult Name  Change has been filed by Tanner Lucas Walkins, the object and prayer of which is to change Petitioner’s name from Tanner Lucas Walkins to Demeter Julie Ann Walkins.

            On the 27th day of June, 2023, at the hour of 11:00 a.m. said Verified Petition will be heard by this Court before the Honorable Judge Douglas Hoffman 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 17 day of May, 2023 at Minnehaha, South Dakota.

Attested by,

Angelia Gries, Clerk of Court

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News for 6-1-23

Carrie Moritz
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News for 6-1-23
6-1-23 front page

The city council opted to add capacity for natural gas, despite a high price tag; Veterans who gave their lives in service to our country were honored at the Memorial Day service at Post #23; we take a look back at one of the original buildings from Palisade that is still in use as a business today; and summer baseball ramps up as spring sports wind down; plus more!

Community Events

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