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At commission meeting, Auditor Anderson talks about goals, fails to mention lawsuit

By Dave Baumeister

County Correspondent

            SIOUX FALLS – This week, it was Minnehaha County’s new auditor Leah Anderson’s turn to brief the county commission on what was going on in her office.

Anderson at podium
Minnehaha County Auditor Leah Anderson (file photo by Dave Baumeister)

However, she failed to mention that she is directly responsible for the county being sued over a proposal she brought up at the May 2 commission meeting.

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Bohl All Conference! Williams & Schleuter 2nd!

            After a few days' break, the Garretson Track & Field team headed to Salem for the Big East Conference Meet last Thursday.

            "The kids have been improving with each and every meet," said Head Coach Jason Bohl.

one female handing baton to another female
Raegan Altman (right) hands off to Logan Bly (left) (Photo by Angie Bly)

            A first-place finish went to Preston Bohl in the 3200m event, where he bested everyone with a 10:37.54 finish. For that, he was awarded All Conference status.

            Jordyn Williams and Sam Schleuter each snagged 2nd place in their respective events, the 100m dash and the 300m hurdles. Williams' 13.16 second time and Schleuter's 44.12 second time were both personal records for the athletes.

            Second place was awarded to the boys 4x800m relay team of Bohl, Schleuter, Carter Siemonsma, and Collin Olson (8:57.97) and to the boys 1600m medley team of Tyler Erickson, Ramsey Schweitzer, Noah Schotzko, and Josh Gilbert (4:14.33).

two males running on track
Josh Gilbert

            Logan Bly took home the only 3rd place medal with her high jump of 4'8". She has yet to break her personal best of 5'0" this year, which broke the school record in 2021.

            "The Region Meet will be held next Thursday (May 18) in Hartford," said Coach Bohl. "In order to qualify for the State Track Meet, you have to have a time or distance that is in the Top 24 overall in your class at some point during the season."

            The State Track Meet will be held May 25-27 in Sioux Falls.

BEC Top Ten Results - Mens

400 Meters Varsity - Finals     8th       Collin Olson     57.50a

800 Meters Varsity - Finals     5th       Carter Siemonsma      2:15.93a

1600 Meters Varsity - Finals   4th       Preston Bohl   4:57.02a;

            6th       Josh Gilbert     5:10.47aPR      Garretson

3200 Meters Varsity - Finals   1st       Preston Bohl   10:37.54a;

            9th       Nathanial Roberts       13:20.04a

300m Hurdles Varsity - Finals 2nd      Sam Schleuter 44.12aPR

4x100 Relay Varsity - Finals    7th       52.64a Tyler Erickson, Cody Facile, Riley Lafferty-Mack, Cole Schleuter

4x200 Relay Varsity - Finals    7th       1:49.08a          Tyler Erickson, Cody Facile, Riley Lafferty-Mack, Cole Schleuter      

male running hard
Cole Schleuter

4x400 Relay Varsity - Finals    5th       3:57.44a          Sam Schleuter, Collin Olson, Carter Siemonsma, Josh Gilbert          

4x800 Relay Varsity - Finals    2nd      8:57.97a          Preston Bohl, Sam Schleuter, Carter Siemonsma, Collin Olson

SMR 1600m Varsity - Finals    2nd      4:14.33a          Tyler Erickson, Ramsey Schweitzer, Noah Schotzko, Josh Gilbert    

BEC Top Ten Results - Womens

100 Meters Varsity - Finals     2nd      Jordyn Williams          13.16aPR

200 Meters Varsity - Finals     7th       Jordyn Williams          28.08aPR

1600 Meters Varsity - Finals   7th       Ava Ockenga   6:43.70a

300m Hurdles Varsity - Finals 10th    Alyssa Olson    58.42a

4x100 Relay Varsity - Finals    4th       54.03a Raegen Altman, Logan Bly, Jordyn Williams, Hannah Frewaldt

4x200 Relay Varsity - Finals    4th       1:57.32a          Hannah Frewaldt, Raegen Altman, Aleah Wagner, Jordyn Williams

4x400 Relay Varsity - Finals    8th       5:12.50a          Jordan DeWitte, Brooklyn Trudeau, Lucie Frewaldt, Alyssa Olson

4x800 Relay Varsity - Finals    5th       12:32.60a        Ava Ockenga, Brooklyn Trudeau, Lucie Frewaldt, Eliza Potter

SMR 1600m Varsity - Finals    5th       5:41.55a          Raegen Altman, Aleah Wagner, Jordan DeWitte, Ava Ockenga

Shot Put Varsity - Finals          9th       Cortney Rogich           27-10.00SR

Javelin Varsity - Finals             9th       Ashley Harris   73-03PR

High Jump Varsity - Finals       3rd      Logan Bly        4-08.00;

            8th       Marieke Salomon       4-02.00

GHS Golf @ the Big East!

            Friday, May 5, the Garretson Golf team headed to Baltic for the Big East Conference. Overall, the teams did well, with the girls' team taking home 3rd place and the boys' team taking home 8th. The Junior High teams did spectacularly, with the boys' team taking 1st place and the girls getting 2nd overall.

            High school team best scores included Maci Rotert in 6th place, Dylan Jessen in 8th place, Autumn Gaspar in 11th, and Grace Hove in 13th.

            Middle school best scores saw Anna Ebbing and Casen Smith both take home 2nd place. Blake Benson placed 7th, Ella Frerk placed 8th, Chloe Hermanson 9th, and Cooper Smith 10th.

            The athletes kept up their busy schedules last week, as they competed in Renner, Salem, and Dell Rapids. To wrap up their season, the Region 3B Meet will be held on Monday, May 22, and the state tournament will be held on Monday, June 5 in Watertown.

Altman and Bly sign with Dakota Wesleyan University

two female teens with parents and coaches
DWU Signing

            GHS Seniors Raegan Altman and Logan Bly (center) signed last week to play at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell for Soccer and Volleyball respectively. They are pictured here with their coaches and families.

Garretson spring baseball season begins to wind down

by Carrie Moritz

            The Garretson High School baseball team has one game left in its season before wrapping up for the year. They've had a tough go as all opponents have gotten the upper hand on the scoreboard, leaving the team at 0-11 before this Friday's game against West Central.

            Last Saturday, they headed to Dell Rapids and took on the Quarriers, who ended the game after three innings on a wet and windy day. The final score was 0-21 after Quarriers pitcher M. Pickard took out the Blue Dragons' Ian Buettner, JaNathian Malone, and Cole Jessen.

            The Quarriers opened the field with a double by B. Pankonen, and the team proceeded to run roughshod over the Dragons as they gathered 14 points at the top of the first inning.

            Shortstop Jessen was the saving grace of the first inning as he caught two pop flys, and pitcher Buettner stopped the home plate parade by striking out B. Fersdahl.

            Treyton Decker nearly scored in the bottom of the first as he batted for a double and later attempted to advance to home plate when teammate Dylan Wolf hit a single, but Decker was tagged out, ending the inning.

male pitching baseball
Ian Buettner

            The Dragons kept Dell Rapids from gathering any more points in the second inning, but were also prevented from gaining their own as pitcher Pickard struck out three Garretson batters.

            The Quarriers continued their point streak in the top of the 3rd, bringing the score to 0- 21.

            Tyler Erickson and Buettner each spent time on the hill, with Buettner striking out three and allowing 9 hits.

            On Monday, the Dragons took on another close rival as they faced off with the Baltic Bulldogs. They again had trouble with the opposing team's offense as the game closed 0-17 after four innings.

            Decker and Wolf opened the game by advancing to first base on walks from Bulldogs pitcher Tate Feucht, but a groundout by Jessen ended the first inning for the Dragons.

            Buettner struck out his first batter at the plate, but the Bulldogs soon had players on bases and scored twice on an error by second basemen Tyler Erickson.

            Michael Olson and Erickson hit a single each in the top of the 2nd, but a fly out to the Bulldogs' B. Allen from Clark kept the inning short and the Dragons without any points on the board.

            The Bulldogs took full advantage, and gathered three more points in the bottom of the 2nd inning, and 8 points in the 3rd.

            At the top of the 4th, the Dragons' Jessen, Erickson, and Malone managed to tag the bases on a walk or a single, but none were able to cross the home plate before Malone was tagged out advancing to 2nd base and ending the inning.

            Pitchers Decker struck out three batters in two innings, and Jessen threw one and two-thirds innings. Erickson went 2- for- 2 at bat for the Dragons.

            The final game for the Dragons will be held Friday, May 19 on the home field with the team taking on West Central. Game time starts at 5:30 p.m.

Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed in Baltic 

 PIERRE S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) has confirmed emerald ash borer (EAB) in Baltic, South Dakota.
 
The community of Baltic is in the existing quarantine area, which includes all of Minnehaha, Lincoln, Turner, and Union Counties. The quarantine is designed to slow the spread of EAB.
 
The quarantine, which is in place year-round, prohibits the movement of firewood and ash materials out of the quarantined counties. Movement of firewood from any hardwood species, whether intended for commercial or private use, is also restricted. EAB has been positively identified in three counties, Lincoln, Minnehaha, and Union and seven communities including Baltic, Brandon, Canton, Crooks, Dakota Dunes, Sioux Falls, and Worthing.
 
“We all need to work together to slow the spread of EAB,” said DANR Secretary Hunter Roberts. “With the summer camping season here, firewood is the most common way EAB is moved from one location to another. Please follow the quarantine restrictions and buy it where you burn it!”
 
If an ash tree is infested before it is cut, the wood may still contain EAB larvae. An individual split piece of ash firewood can have five or more adults emerge in the summer.
 
EAB is a boring beetle that feeds on all species of North American ash. It was first detected in the United States in 2002, and in South Dakota in 2018.
 
For more information about EAB or to report a suspected sighting please visit https://emeraldashborerinsouthdakota.sd.gov/.
 

Public Notices published May 18, 2023

Minutes of Garretson School Board for May 8, 2023

SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

            Regular Meeting      Garretson School District #49-4      5:45 p.m.       May 8, 2023

            Present: Board President Shannon Nordstrom, Board Vice President Kari Flanagan, Board Member Tana Clark (joined at 5:56 p.m.), Board Member Jodi Gloe, Superintendent Guy Johnson & Business Manager Jacob Schweitzer. Others present: Elementary Principal Katie Hoekman, HS/MS Principal Chris McGregor, Wyatt Compton, Garrick Moritz, & Sherri Schoenfish. Board Member Andy Hulscher was absent.

            At 5:46 p.m., the Board convened in the Library for its regular meeting of the Garretson School Board. All votes are unanimous, unless specifically noted in the minutes. 

            President Nordstrom led the Pledge of Allegiance and welcomed guests and visitors.

            President Nordstrom called for any additions or corrections to the Board agenda. No additions or corrections were presented.

            Action 23-102: Motion by Flanagan, second by Gloe, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.

            Action 23-103: Motion by Flanagan, second by Gloe, to approve the following consent agenda items as presented. Approval of March 28, 2023 special board meeting minutes, approval of April 10, 2023 regular board meeting minutes, approval of April 18, 2023 special board meeting minutes, approval of payments for April 2023 claims, approval of the financial statements for April 2023, approval of April 2023 payroll, approval of May 4, 2023 fuel quotes, #2 Diesel Fuel from Palisades Oil - $2.81 and Vollan Oil - $3.03, and 10% ethanol from Palisades Oil - $2.64 and Vollan Oil - $2.72, approval of the following certified contracts (includes extra duties): Denyelle Ageson, $49,544; Stacey Anderson, $53,558; Angela Bly, $57,575; Jason Bohl, $76,728; Taylor Brekke, $49,284; Kelsey Buchholz, $61,595; Kayli Coburn, $25,498; Lisa Danforth, $54,098; Teddy Dauwen, $47,964; Travis Ehrisman, $56,000; Elizabeth Etrheim, $51,875; Julie Gnadt, $59,482; Lynsay Granberg, $53,668; Victoria Hansen, $50,238; Jacob Heumiller, $56,440; Alyxa Hoefert-Veldhuizen, $49,195; Tim Hughes, $55,269; Alysha Kientopf, $61,768; Jeena Lentz, $49,453; Jacki Liester, $64,534; Janie Lundberg, $63,271; Kim Macziewski, $61,428; Darcy McGee, $55,100; Reece Moehlenbrink, $49,777; Dave Mudder, $61,319; Amanda Nelson, $47,940; Anna Nelson, $50,560; Michelle Pliska, $64,952; Sherri Schoenfish, $58,456; Amber Schroeder, $50,735; Nick Sittig, $59,971; Tracy Stallman, $58,766; Lauren Stoterau, $54,744; Andrew TerWee, $60,302; Amy Thompson, $53,648; Marissa Waldner, $50,673; Jill Whalen, $60,203; Amber Williamson, $60,787; Mallory Zell, $46,543, and approval of the following administration contracts (includes extra duties): Kayli Coburn, $37,485; Katie Hoekman, $80,325; Guy Johnson, $114,241; Chris McGregor, $80,325; Matt Schrank, $74,015; Jacob Schweitzer, $75,150; Kevin Steckler, $33,941. Motion carried.

GARRETSON SCHOOL DISTRICT #49-4

CLAIMS PAID MAY 8, 2023

GENERAL FUND

A-OX WELDING SUPPLY CO., INC., AG. CYLINDER RENTALS, $61.75; ALLIANCE COMMUNICATIONS, MAY 2023 INTERNET & PHONE SERVICES, $755.00; APPLE, INC., CHARGERS/ADAPTERS, $213.00; BALTIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #49-1, TRACK MEET ENTRY FEE- 5/2/2023, $200.00; BEST WESTERN RAMKOTA HOTEL, TIE CONFERENCE- HOTEL, $162.00; BRANDON ACE HARDWARE, MAINTENANCE/TRANSPORTATION SUPPLIES, $58.47; BROWN, ERIKA, PLAY/PROGRAM SUPPLIES- REIMBURSEMENT, $151.59; CARROLL INSTITUTE, MAY 2023 CONTRACT, $768.00; CHESTER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT #39-1, JUNIOR VARSITY GOLF MEET ENTRY FEE- 5/12/2023, $50.00; CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF SOUTH DAKOTA, K-1 FIELD TRIP, $1,149.50; CITY OF GARRETSON, GAS/SEWER/WATER, $3,604.54; CLIMATE SYSTEMS, INC., CONTRACT BILLING, $4,865.50; GARRETSON FOOD CENTER, HORICULTURE CLASS SUPPLIES/LAUNDRY DETERGENT, $64.57; GARRETSON GAZETTE, ELECTION POSTINGS/MINUTES PUBLICATION, $343.49; GARRETSON SCHOOL DISTRICT CUSTODIAL ACCOUNT, APRIL 2023 IMPREST ACCOUNT REIMBURSEMENT, $2,388.50; GRAHAM TIRE, FRONT TIRES FOR BUS #1, $793.64; GUARANTEE ROOFING & SHEET METAL OF SD, ROOF REPAIRS- 3/22/2023, $947.76; HAUFF MID-AMERICA SPORTS, GOLF APPAREL, $1,462.15; HEALTHEQUITY, APRIL 2023 HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT CONTRIBUTION/FEES, $94.00; HILLYARD, CLEANING/MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES, $2,529.09; HOLMES MURPHY & ASSOCIATES, LLC, PUBLIC OFFICIAL BOND- ASSISTANT TO BUSINESS MANAGER, $350.00; HORACE MANN, MARCH 2023 ADMIN. FEES/APRIL 2023 PAYROLL ACH’S/FEES, $535.63; J.W. PEPPER & SON, INC., CHOIR MUSIC DOWNLOAD, $49.99; LARSON, SYLVIA, BUS CERTIFICATION FEE- REIMBURSEMENT, $35.00; LYNGEN, CHERYL, NURSING DUTIES- SPORTS PHYSICALS, $75.00; LYNN, JACKSON, SHULTZ & LEBRUN, P.C., LEGAL SERVICES, $841.50; MACZIEWSKI, KIM, SPRING PLAY SUPPLIES- REIMBURSEMENT, $348.45; MENARDS, MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES, $88.45; MONARCH SALES, WELLNESS GRANT- CLOTHING, $1,713.00; NORTH CENTRAL BUS & EQUIPMENT, TRANSPORTATION SUPPLIES, $149.19; NORTHERN PLAINS FITNESS, PRECOR TREADMILL REPAIR, $100.00; OLSON’S PEST TECHNICIANS, BIMONTHLY PEST CONTROL SERVICES, $95.00; PALISADES OIL & PROPANE, INC., BULK FUEL, $2,683.62; PITNEY BOWES, POSTAGE, $520.99; PLISKA, MICHELLE, MENTAL HEALTH/COUNSELING BOOKS, $155.00; POPPLERS MUSIC, INC., BAND & CHOIR MUSIC, $241.19; RAMKOTA INN- PIERRE, ATHLETIC DIRECTOR & SDASBO CONFERENCES, $356.00; SANFORD HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION EXAMS, $208.00; SCHOOL SPECIALTY, LLC, PAPER ROLLS, $194.60; SCHWEITZER, JACOB, SDASBO CONFERENCE- MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT, $243.78; SOFTWARE UNLIMITED, INC., FISCAL YEAR 2024 SERVICES, $7,950.00; SOUTHEAST AREA COOPERATIVE, KINDERGARTEN/PRIMARY ACADEMY- JUNE 2023, $400.00; STEVE’S ELECTRIC & PLUMBING, INC., REPAIRS/MAINTENANCE- EXTERIOR LIGHTS, $5,218.52; STURDEVANT’S AUTO PARTS, OIL PRESSURE SENSOR, $38.75; TEEL, CLYDE, SOLO CONTEST JUDGING, $100.00; TEEL, LIZ, SOLO CONTEST JUDGING, $100.00; WAGEWORKS, APRIL 2023 ACH FEES, $2,739.99; WASTE MANAGEMENT, APRIL & MAY 2023 GARBAGE & RECYCLING SERVICES, $1,303.18; XCEL ENERGY, FEBRUARY-MARCH 2023 ELECTRICITY, $5,290.47;

TOTAL GENERAL FUND, $54,046.84

CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND

            ACCESS SYSTEMS, MAY 2023 CONTRACTED SERVICES/PRINTERS, $1,403.50; APPLE FINANCIAL SERVICES, COMPUTER EQUIPMENT PAYMENT #2, $68,171.75; HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT, K-2 LICENSES, $17,000.00;

TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND, $86,575.25

SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND

            A TO Z WORLD LANGUAGES, INC., INTERPRETER SERVICES, $250.00; CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY, MARCH & APRIL 2023 TUITION, $5,284.49; GARRETSON FOOD CENTER, HIGH SCHOOL LIFE SKILLS SUPPLIES, $20.80; MITCHELL SCHOOL DISTRICT #17-2, JULY 2022-MARCH 2023 TUITION, $7,965.00; PRAIRIE LAKES EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVE, APRIL 2023 SERVICES, $2,820.62;

TOTAL SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND, $16,340.91

CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND

            MAMMOTH SPORTS CONSTRUCTION, COMPLEX PROJECT - APPLICATION #1, $184,385.50;

TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND, $184,385.50

FOOD SERVICE FUND

            LUNCHTIME SOLUTIONS, INC., MARCH & APRIL 2023 FOOD SERVICES, $94,514.07;

TOTAL FOOD SERVICE FUND, $94,514.07

PRESCHOOL FUND

            GREAT PLAINS ZOO, PRESCHOOL FIELD TRIP, $270.00; SOUTHEAST AREA COOPERATIVE, KINDGERGARTEN/PRIMARY ACADEMY- JUNE 2023, $200.00;

TOTAL PRESCHOOL FUND, $470.00

TOTAL CLAIMS: $436,332.57

IMPREST CHECKS

APRIL 2023

GENERAL FUND IMPREST CHECKS

BALTIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #49-1, JUNIOR HIGH TRACK MEET ENTRY FEE- 4/17/23, $50.00; BERESFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT #61-2, VARSITY TRACK MEET ENTRY FEE- 4/17/23, $150.00; BERESFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT #61-2, JUNIOR HIGH TRACK MEET ENTRY FEE- 4/25/23, $100.00; CANTON SCHOOL DISTRICT #41-1, TRACK MEET ENTRY FEE- 4/27/23, $125.00; CHESTER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT #39-1, JUNIOR HIGH TRACK MEET ENTRY FEE- 4/24/23, $200.00; CHESTER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT #39-1, JUNIOR HIGH GOLF MEET ENTRY FEE- 4/27/23, $50.00; COLMAN-EGAN SCHOOL DISTRICT #50-5, JUNIOR HIGH GOLF MEET ENTRY FEE- 5/4/23, $50.00; DELL RAPIDS ST. MARY HIGH SCHOOL, GOLF MEET ENTRY FEE- 4/25/23, $75.00; EDGEBROOK GOLF COURSE, FLANDREAU INVITATIONAL GOLF MEET, $125.00; FOX RUN GOLF COURSE, IRENE-WAKONDA GOLF MEET ENTRY FEES- 4/13/23, $176.00; HOWARD SCHOOL DISTRICT #48-3, JUNIOR HIGH GOLF MEET ENTRY FEE- 4/25/23, $30.00; IRENE-WAKONDA SCHOOL DISTRICT #13-3, GOLF MEET MEDALS- 4/13/23, $5.00; MCCOOK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT #43-7, VARSITY TRACK MEET ENTRY FEE- 4/25/23, $150.00; REGION II MUSIC, LARGE GROUP CONTEST ENTRY FEES, $150.00; SDSU TRACK & FIELD, INDOOR TRACK MEET ENTRY FEES- 4/3/23, $130.00; WASHINGTON PAVILION MANAGEMENT, INC., 2ND-3RD GRADE FIELD TRIP, $822.50;

TOTAL GENERAL FUND IMPREST CHECKS, $2,388.50;

TOTAL IMPREST CHECKS: $2,388.50

Financial Report

            The Business Manager presented a financial report of cash balances, expenditures, and receipts for the month of April 2023 as listed below:

Cash Balances as of April 28, 2023: General Fund: $471,980.61; Capital Outlay Fund: $3,459,197.70; Special Education Fund: $16,227.26; Food Service Fund: $335,074.16; Driver’s Education Fund: $8,229.91; Preschool Fund: ($19,420.24); Custodial Fund: $104,853.98.

            Expenditures: General Fund: ACH Fees, $122.40; Claims, $35,258.07; Payroll, $291,284.92; Capital Outlay Fund: Claims, $7,298.43; Special Education Fund: Claims, $38,569.40; Payroll, $56,808.22; Preschool Fund: Payroll, $8,539.02; Custodial Fund: ACH Fees, $3,257.22; Claims, $64,596.06.

            Receipts: General Fund: Local Sources, $70,034.62; Intermediate Sources, $1,027.23; State Sources, $153,599.00; Capital Outlay Fund: Local Sources, $2,211,206.41; Special Education Fund: Local Sources, $39,016.23; State Sources, $3,407.00; Food Service Fund: Local Sources, $21,997.20; Federal Sources, $11,593.73; Preschool Fund: Local Sources, $17,117.99; Custodial Fund: Local Sources, $69,321.50.

Old Business:

None

New Business:            

There were no conflicts of interest.

            Superintendent Johnson and Business Manager Schweitzer discussed the 2023-2024 preliminary budget.

            Action 23-104: Motion by Flanagan, second by Gloe, to move the July board meeting to July 17th, 2023, and to schedule the budget hearing for 6:00 p.m. that evening. Motion carried.

            Action 23-105: Motion by Gloe, second by Flanagan, to approve the exception to policy KG, and approve the Orthopedic Institute summer program and basketball, volleyball, and wrestling camps. Motion carried.

            Action 23-106: Motion by Clark, second by Flanagan, to vote yes on South Dakota High School Activities Association Election Amendment #1, which limits the ability of schools to recruit or offer enticements to get certain players or families to participate, to vote yes on SDHSAA Amendment #2, which clarifies some procedures with respect to students who are ejected from competition at the end of a season, and to vote for Randy Hartman from Pierre and Drew Bunkers from Dell Rapids Public in their respective SDHSAA elections. Motion carried.

            The following information item was presented to the Board; Policy GDAK-R: Job Description: American Sign Language Interpreter/Tutor.

            The First Readings of the following were presented to the Board as a part of the policy adoption process: MS/HS Handbook, Elementary Handbook, iPad Handbook, Unpaid Meal Policy, and Policy IIBG-RAAA: Webpage Development (Recommend Deletion).

            The Second Reading of Policy IIBG: Use of Computers and Networks was presented to the Board.

            Action 23-107: Motion by Gloe, second by Clark, to adopt Policy IIBG: Use of Computers and Networks. Motion carried.

            Administration provided the Board with four administrative reports:

            a.         Elementary Principal/Curriculum Director’s Report - Principal Hoekman informed the Board that the elementary finished state assessments, and that NWEA/MAP testing is taking place May 8-12. She mentioned that she met with the elementary staff to review possible changes to the handbook. Next, she congratulated Mrs. Brown and the K-2 students on an excellent spring concert. Principal Hoekman then added that the K-2 ELA curriculum has arrived, and that a training and workday for staff would be scheduled. Lastly, she noted that the middle & high school math curriculum is currently being reviewed and that she is working on setting up a cycle for reviewing curriculum moving forward.

            b.         High/Middle School Principal’s Report - Principal McGregor made the Board aware that the last day for seniors is May 18, with graduation practice set for May 19. The graduation ceremony scheduled for May 20 at 1:00 p.m. He mentioned that the last full day of school is Wednesday, May 24th, and Thursday, May 25th is a 1:30 dismissal. Principal McGregor then congratulated Alysha Kientopf on being awarded the 2023 SDAAE Outstanding Early Career Teacher Award. He then added that April 26th was Administrative Professionals Day, and thanked Norinda Northrup, Betsy Howe, and Heidi Costello for all that they do. Lastly, he made the Board aware that May 8-12 is Teacher Appreciation Week, and thanked the teachers and staff.

            c.         Superintendent’s Report - Superintendent Johnson gave the Board an update on the progress of the construction at the sports complex. He then informed them that the payment request process for the electric buses is wrapping up. Next, he gave the Board brief bios on the new staff for next year, which includes Travis Ehrisman, Tori Hansen, Reece Moehlenbrink, Tracy Stallman, and Taylor Brekke. Lastly, he made the Board aware that the South Dakota High School Activities Association has sanctioned E-sports.

            d.         Prairie Lakes Educational Cooperative - Board Member Clark informed the Board that the budget, calendar, and contracts/salaries were discussed at the recent Prairie Lakes Cooperative meeting.

            Action 23-108: Motion by Flanagan, second by Clark, to go into executive session, pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2, subsection 1: A Personnel Matter. Motion carried. The Board entered executive session at 6:53 p.m.

            President Nordstrom declared the Board out of executive session at 7:33 p.m.

            Action 23-109: Motion by Gloe, second by Clark, to adjourn at 7:34 p.m. Motion carried.

            Approved by the Garretson Board of Education this _____ day of _________, 2023.

Shannon Nordstrom,

Board President

Jacob Schweitzer,

Business Manager

            Published once at the total approximate cost of 182.83 and can be viewed for free at www.sdpublicnotices.com.    5-18-23-1tc


Minutes of the City Council of Garretson for May 8, 2023

City of Garretson

May 08, 2023

            The City Council of the City of Garretson, Minnehaha County, South Dakota met in regular session with current elected council on Monday, May 8th, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at Garretson American Legion with President Franka presiding.

            6:30 P.M. President Franka called the regular meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL:      Greg Beaner – Mayor - Absent

                        Greg Franka – Ward I

                        William Hoskins – Ward I

                        Dave Bonte – Ward II

                        Tom Godbey – Ward II – Absent – Arrived 6:34PM

                        Jackie Rotert – Ward III

                        Bruce Brown – Ward III

            OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Paetyn Dreckman, Ryan Nussbaum, Jordan Doane, Jessica Fueston, Sonya Swanson, Carrie Mortiz, Gary Lyngen, Leslie Black, Leroy Austin, Mitchell Frewaldt, Jeff Schreurs, Julie Schreurs, Phil Gundvaldson, Chase Temple, Brant Etrheim, JR Hofer, Tim Mader, Adam Houg (NOTE:  All attendees hereinafter to be referred to by last name and first initials when necessary)

CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL:

            A.         Agenda – 05-08-2023 Regular Meeting        

            B.         Claims Approved Dated 05-8-2023

            C.         Minutes 04-10-2023 Regular Meeting and 04-24-2023 Special Meeting

            Council member Hoskins made a motion to approve the consent calendar agenda, Brown 2nd.  5 Ayes, 0 Nays.  All in favor. Motion passed.

Claims 05-08-2023 Regular Meeting AFLAC   AFLAC PRE-TAX           $153.84

SD RETIREMENT SVCS SDRS    $5,547.26

A-OX WELDING SUPPLY CO.   Welder Rental $19.95

JESSE JAMES COUNTRY STORE           March Fuel      $1,269.18

DON'S AUTO   NG Truck Maintenance           $216.67

VANDERSNICK EXCAVATING,LLC        Water Leak Repairs     $244.90

A&B BUSINESS EQUIPMENT   Printer Maintenance  $98.86

SIOUX FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY         Animal Control            $379.94

SANITATION PRODUCTS COMPANY   Street Sweeper Parts  $280.16

ZABEL STEEL CO          Scrap Metal Drop off  $25.10

GARRETSON FOOD CENTER    Office Supplies            $3.98

BADGER METER, INC. Utility Meters  $303.33

DANIELSON, LINDA     Cleaning - reimbursement      $206.90

ALLIANCE COMMUNICATIONS           Phones/Internet         $540.00

FIRST BANK & TRUST  Utility Collections       $100.00

DAKOTA SUPPLY GROUP        Water Repairs $1,169.10

MINNEHAHA COUNTY SHERIFF          Sheriff Contract          $22,332.05

QUILL CORPORATION Office Supplies            $131.97

CITY OF CROOKS         Q1 Dekatherms           $7,882.38

DELTA DENTAL            Dental Insurance        $1,202.76

VERIZON WIRELESS     Phone Lines/Ipads      $347.44

MINNEHAHA COMMUNITY WATER   April Bulk Water         $7,219.80

LACEYS RENTALS         Portable Restroom Rental      $840.00

ROTO ROOTER Clear Sewer     $8,025.75

XCEL    Street Lights    $3,906.28

CUTLER  LAW FIRM     Attorney Fees $3,041.50

C & R SUPPLY  Sprayer Repair $69.56

PURCHASE POWER     Postage           $301.50

GARBAGE-N-MORE     Waste Removal           $308.85

POMPS TIRE SERVICE, INC      Dump Truck Tires        $2,590.40

MENARDS - EAST        Street Maintenance    $1,311.69

GARRETSON GAZETTE Publishing       $244.45

THE TREASURE CHEST Rental  $29.00

RITEWAY BUSINESS FORMS    Checks - office supplies          $158.49

INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN GROUP     5th St Bridge - 2nd pay request          $60,268.33

KORMANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC      Drug Screening           $90.00

PLUNKETTS PEST CONTROL    Pest Control City Hall  $109.10

KING SKULL METAL WORKS, LLC        DG Sign           $2,000.00

DIRECT TECHNOLOGIES          IT Services       $904.52

HEALTH POOL OF SD   Health Insurance        $7,281.79

GOVOFFICE     City Website Platform $1,450.00

PREFERRED PRINTING Utility Envelopes         $381.51

SD 811 Locates            $5.60

PREMIER PYROTECHNICS, INC            Pyrotech Training       $180.00

SIOUX VALLEY ENERGY           Rubble Site Electricity $55.82

EFTPS/IRS (FED/FICA TAXES    FED/FICA TAX  $5,919.21

CNH INDUSTRIAL RETAIL                   $0.21

AVERA OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE     Drug Screening           $164.94

SDRS    Penalty            $255.37

FRERK, KRIS     Park Art Sculpture      $1,605.00

QUALITY PRINTING     Park Shirt        $171.00

PAYROLL CHECKS        PAYROLL CHECKS ON 04/21/2023      $9,152.51

PAYROLL CHECKS        PAYROLL CHECKS ON 05/04/2023      $14,647.27

PAYROLL CHECKS        PAYROLL CHECKS ON 05/05/2023      $778.04

            CLAIMS TOTAL $175,923.26

            GENERAL FUND          $68,199.51

            THIRD PENNY SALES TAX FUND          $1,956.00

            SECOND SALES TAX FUND      $60,268.33

            WATER DEPT FUND    $15,752.64

            SEWER DEPT FUND     $13,428.28

            NATURAL GAS FUND   $16,318.50

PUBLIC COMMENTS: none

Appointments:

            Council Officers & Appointments: The following appointments were made by Beaner announced by Franka

            Dave Bonte – Finance & Professional

            Tom Godbey -- Planning & Zoning

            Bill Hoskins – Personnel & Policy – 1 year term as Ward I Alderman

            Bruce Brown – Natural Gas/Electricity

            Jackie Rotert – Water/Sewer & Streets

                          Greg Franka -- Parks

            Attorney                                  Meredith Moore, Cutler, LLP

            Official Depository                  First Bank & Trust

            Official Newspaper                 Garretson Gazette

            SMGA Rep                   Jessica Fueston

            Garretson Development Corp.           Dave Bonte

OATH OF OFFICE:

•          Hoskins – Ward I – Oath of Office Taken

•          Brown – Ward III – Oath of Office Taken

•          Godbey – Ward II – Oath of Office Taken

Committee Reports

•          Natural Gas Reports -   Swanson presented. Prices this month were $0.87

•          Finance- Dreckman presented balances

•          Park Board- Swanson presented. Setting up for pieces for Art Walk, getting parks ready for summer months. Godbey addressed replacing split rail fencing at certain areas in city parks. Swanson looking into replacing split rail fencing at Split Rock Park.

•          Sidewalk Committee- Dreckman advised council of letter received from Ashley Schmid requested city sidewalks be extended for use on 4th street to allow access to city from their residence. Nussbaum advised 4th street project will be replacing sidewalks but will update on ending point.

•          Streets/Maintenance- Nussbaum presented bridge update – on track. Dreckman advised council of requested joint agreement written by city attorney to allow purchase of vac trailer and sharing equipment and cost with the City of Humbolt. Hoskins motioned to allow purchase and sharing equipment/cost with Humbolt. Bonte 2nd. 6 Ayes 0 Nays. All in favor.

Ordinances & Resolutions

•          Ordinance 687: Supplement Appropriations (second reading): Dreckman advised council ordinance to allow for transfer of funds from listed reserves to supplement general fund on purchase of Flanagan’s Tract 3 S1/2 20-103-47 (south main property). No changes were made from first reading. Bonte motioned to approve transfer of necessary reserve funds to supplement the general fund. Rotert 2nd. 6 Ayes 0 Nays. Motion passed.

ORDINANCE NO. 687

            AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GARRETSON, SOUTH DAKOTA PROVIDING FOR A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FOR PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY

            WHERE AS, the Governing Body of the City of Garretson that the following sum is supplementally appropriated to meet the obligations of the municipality.

GENERAL FUND – 101

4192 Government Buildings                                       $76,091.99                              4312 Highways, Streets, Roadways                            $76,091.99

4511 Culture and Recreation Admin                          $76,091.99                              4520 Parks                                                                  $76,091.99

TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS                                            $304,372.95

SOURCE OF REVENUE

            101-391.01 Transfer In – General Fund Reserve, Water Reserves,

Sewer Reserves, Streets Reserves, Natural Gas Reserves      $304,372.95

            THEREFORE LET IT BE ORDAINED that this ordinance is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health, safety, and general welfare, and for the immediate support of the municipal government and its existing public institutions and it shall take effect upon passage.

 Greg Beaner, Mayor

(SEAL)

ATTEST:

By Paetyn Dreckman,

Finance Officer

First Reading: 4-10-2023       

Second Reading: 5-08-2023

Publication Date: 5-18-2023

Effective Date: 6-07-2023

•          Ordinance 688: Fireworks Revision (first reading): Hofer advised revision on current fireworks ordinance to be more specific to Garretson. Council discussed and Franka read the ordinance. No action as first reading.

Ordinance NO. 688

            AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GARRETSON, SOUTH DAKOTA ADVISING A REVISION OF CURRENT FIREWORKS ORDINACE 94.30 Fireworks Prohibited; Exceptions

            WHERE AS, it shall be unlawful for any person to discharge fireworks within Garretson city limits outside the specifications of this ordinance. Legal discharge will be from June 27th to the first Sunday following July 4th and December 28th to January 1st. Special Permission may be requested for events or displays falling outside of these dates and times for approval by Garretson City Council.

            WHERE AS, it shall be unlawful for any person to discharge fireworks of any sort in any Garretson City Park or on any property owned or managed by the City of Garretson. Use of City property for public display will require prior approval by the Garretson City Council.

            WHERE AS, no fireworks will be permitted at any time on Main Street from 2nd Street to 5th Street and 1 block east or west of, on any intersecting street or alley between 2nd and 5th streets.

            THEREFORE LET IT BE ORDAINED that this ordinance is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health, safety, and general welfare, and for the immediate support of the municipal government and its existing public institutions and it shall take effect upon passage.

 Greg Beaner, Mayor

(SEAL)

ATTEST: By

Paetyn Dreckman, Finance Officer

First Reading: 5-08-2023       

Second Reading:        

Publication Date:       

Effective Date:

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•          Resolution 2023-07 Mitchell Frewaldt Variance – metal roof variance: Frewaldt presented metal roof on detached garage to council at current address. Council discussion ensued. Godbey motioned to approve metal roof on detached garage. Franka 2nd. 6 Ayes 0 Nays. Motion passed.

•          Resolution 2023-08 Adam Houg Variance – fence beyond property line: Houg not in attendance for initial discussion. Hoskins motioned to table resolution.

Old Business

•          Industrial Park Lift Station: Nussbaum advised council of quotes received from Infrastructure. Gundvaldson advised council on details presented. Nussbaum would rather “do it right” and build it to serve future expansion and get a more accurate quote.

•          City/Railroad Property: Nussbaum gave update. Working with title company and surveyors that have investigated property ownership in the past. Waiting on title search.

•          Garretson Commercial Club- Jesse James Days Events: Austin advised no longer pursuing street dance. GCC requested council waive peddlers license fee for vendors, allow for open container in public areas, shut down main street to allow for cornhole tournament in front of Sports Cabin. Bonte motioned to approve requested items. Brown 2nd. 6 Ayes 0 Nays. Motion passed.

            7:05 PM Houg in attendance and council revisited resolution 2023-08 – Houg requesting to allow fence to be placed 2 feet over property line to connect with fence of property to the east of his residence. Stated he had permission from the neighboring homeowner. Council discussion ensued and determined Houg did not require a variance and to write an agreement with homeowner to the east. Resolution died due to lack of a motion.

New Business:  

•          Andy Lyngen – sidewalk: Lyngen advised council on plans for sidewalk on property. Will not be next to road but 2 feet in and will meet ADA requirements. Council discussion ensued and Rotert motioned to approve. Bonte 2nd. 6 Ayes 0 Nays. Motion passed.

•          Tyler Ramsby – Nachurs Alpine Property (nuisance) – Ramsby not in attendance but Brown advised council Nachurs is working on getting tanks removed as soon as possible. Council discussed fence requirements and Brown mentioned Nachurs not intending to place fence as they are no longer planning to build on property, Godbey stated he was told they would be placing fence. Dreckman to look back in minutes to verify requirements.

•          Malt Beverage Renewals – Dreckman presented renewing current malt beverage renewals, Garretson Food Center, Treasure Chest, The Combine, the Legion, and Dollar General. Bonte motioned to renew current malt beverage licenses for referenced parties, Hoskins 2nd. 6 Ayes 0 Nays. Motion passed.

•          Explanation of Baseball Field Ownership – Bonte advised council that school did not want to give up ownership of field as baseball could potentially become a school sport.

•          Discuss Regular Meeting Nights – Bonte requested moving regular monthly meetings back to first Monday of each month. Council discussion ensued and Dreckman advised no issue for billing and preparing for meetings. Will address at June meeting and begin process.

•          Infrastructure First Grant – Fueston advised city was chosen to create new 5 year capital improvement plan with ISG. $15,000.00 matching grant, city to match $15,000.00. Hoksins motioned to allow matching $15,000.00 of current allocations from all funds to begin process. Bonte 2nd. 6 Ayes 0 Nays. Motion passed.

•          Building Site Plans – ISG/Infrastructure: Franka brought up “going back to drawing board” on future city hall/community center plans. Mentioned current gym in Depot Square, new track at school football field, and the proposed price tag. Rotert and Brown discussed developing purchased property as residential rather than placing building on location. Council discussion ensued. No motion was made.

•          Swimming Pool – Approval Purchase for $1.00: Fueston presented purchase agreement to council and Rotert advised public on purchase of the swimming pool. Brown motioned to approve. Rotert 2nd. Motion passed.

            EXECUTIVE SESSION: no items

            7:49 PM Hoskins made a motion to adjourn, Rotert 2nd. 6 Ayes, 0 Nay.  Motion passed.

Meeting Adjourned.

Greg Beaner, Mayor

ATTEST

Paetyn Dreckman

Finance Officer

(Unapproved)

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NOTICE OF HEARING

            Notice is hereby given that on May 24, 2023 at or after 5:30 p.m. the City Council of Garretson will hold a special meeting for a public hearing on the transfer of a liquor license from Smith Resturants Inc. to Leroy Austin and the parties have singed a legal affidavit that the property will be sold/transfered effective May 24th, 2023. 

            NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that any interested persons, their resentative, or their attorney may appear and be heard.

            Dated this 15th day of May, 2023.

Paetyn Dreckman Finance Officer

City of Garretson

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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO TAKE TAX DEED and NOTICE THAT RIGHT OF REDEMPTION WILL EXPIRE AND TAX DEED ISSUE.

            TO: The Unknown Personal Representatives, Heirs, Devisees and Legatees Donald D Graf, deceased, & Barbara S Graf, deceased, the owners of record of the hereinafter described real property, and in whose name the property is taxed; Any Person in Possession of the herein described real property; Finance Officer, City of Soux Falls; State of South Dakota, Department of Social Services, Office of Recoveries and Investigations; and to any other interested person pursuant to SDCL Ch. 10-25:

            NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the following described real property situated in the County of Minnehaha, State of South Dakota, to wit:

Parcel # 45696

            LEGAL ADDRESS: Lot 8 in Block 2 of Schiller Park Addition to the City of Sioux Falls, according to the recorded plat thereof, was sold to Minnehaha County for taxes then due and delinquent for the year 2011 at tax sale, on December 17th, 2012 by the Treasurer of Minnehaha County, South Dakota for the sum of the unpaid real property taxes assessed against the property for the year 2011 plus penalty, interest and costs. That Minnehaha County, South Dakota, is now the lawful owner and holder of tax sale certificate No. 1265.

            NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, That the right of redemption of said real property from said tax sale will expire sixty days from the date of the completed service of this notice as provided by law, and that unless redemption is made from said tax sale at the Office of the Minnehaha County Treasurer prior to the expiration of such time, a tax deed will be made and issued by the Minnehaha County Treasurer to Minnehaha County.

            The said tax then due and delinquent with interest and costs accrued and in addition thereto, the cost of service of this notice by personal service or publication and cost of affidavit, costs of record search, together with such interest as may accrue after this date, which must be paid in order to redeem.

            Dated this 28th Day of February, 2023

            Minnehaha County, South Dakota Owner of tax sale certificate

Kris Swanson

Treasurer

Minnehaha County

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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO TAKE TAX DEED and NOTICE THAT RIGHT OF REDEMPTION WILL EXPIRE AND TAX DEED ISSUE.

            TO: The Unknown Personal Representatives, Heirs and Legatees of Jean Quinlivan-Smith, deceased, the owners of record of the hereinafter described real property, and in whose name the property is taxed, Any Person in Possession of the herin described real property; Finance Officer, City of Sioux Falls; AAA Collections, Inc.; Rushmore Service Center; State Tax Lien; and to any other interested person pursuant to SDCL Ch. 10-25

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the following described real property situated in the County of Minnehaha, State of South Dakota, to wit:

Parcel # 044803

            LEGAL ADDRESS The East Half (El/2) of Lot 6 in Block 4 of Rogers Subdivision in the Southeast

            Quarter (SEI/4) of Section 28, Township 102 North, Range 49 West of the 5th P.M., Minnehaha County, South Dakota, according to the recorded plat thereof was sold to Minnehaha County for taxes then due and delinquent for the year 2014 at tax sale, on December 21st, 2015 by the Treasurer of Minnehaha County, South Dakota for the sum of the unpaid real property taxes assessed against the property for the year 2014 plus penalty, interest and costs. That Minnehaha County, South Dakota, is now the lawful owner and holder of tax sale certificate No.14-01324

            NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, That the right of redemption of said real property from said tax sale will expire sixty days from the date of the completed service of this notice as provided by law, and that unless redemption is made from said tax sale at the Office of the Minnehaha County Treasurer prior to the expiration of such time, a tax deed will be made and issued by the Minnehaha County Treasurer to Minnehaha County.

            The said tax then due and delinquent with interest and costs accrued and in addition thereto, the cost of service of this notice by personal service or publication, and cost of affidavit, costs of record search, together with such interest as may accrue after this date, which must be paid in order to redeem.

            Dated this 20th day of March, 2023

            Minnehaha County, South Dakota Owner of tax sale certificate

Kris Swanson

Treasurer

Minnehaha County

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Special Meeting of the Minnehaha County Commissioners

            THE MINNEHAHA COUNTY COMMISSION CONVENED AT 9:00 A.M. May 9, 2023, pursuant to adjournment on May 2, 2023. Commissioners present were: Bender, Bleyenberg, Karksy, and Kippley.  Also present were: Barb Fish, Steve Kolbeck, Brandon Lane, Jesse Fonkert, Tom Greco, Eric Fosheim, Butch Oseby, Harry Buck, Tom Early, Steve Groen, Scott Anderson, Lisa Zens, Jamie Wood, Curtis Egan, Adam Molseed, Zach Nebbin, Derek Simonsen, Chad Ronshaugen, Jake Morris, Arden Jones, Reed Rasmussen, Myranda Bayse, Ryan Solberg, Sheldon Jensen, and Tyler Klatt. 

TOUR OF MINNEHAHA COUNTY

            Jesse Fonkert and Steve Groen provided a SMGA Overview as well as an overview of Maple and Park Street redevelopment project.

            Jesse Fonkert presented highlights of the development in the City of Brandon.

            A tour of Lippert Industries located at 1200 E Birch St, Brandon was given staff of Lippert. Spartan Staff provided a tour of Spartan Industries located at 907 7th Ave North, Brandon.

            A presentation regarding Agnus Anson Power Plant located 7100 East Rice Street, Sioux Falls, was given by Steve Kolbeck.

            Lunch was held at Minnehaha County Highway Department, 2124 E 60th Street North, Sioux Falls. A presentation on DGR was given by staff of DGR Engineering.

            Raven Staff gave presentation on Precision Agriculture at the Raven Innovation Campus, 47513 254th St, Baltic.

            Butch Oseby provided a review of the new developments occurring for the City of Crooks.

            Dean Dziedzic gave a presentation on Foundation Park located in Sioux Falls.  

            The next Commission meeting will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 16, 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 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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By Carrie Moritz, Gazette

City Hall plans going back to the drawing board

            "Well, we have a swimming pool."

            This was said by Councilor Greg Franka at the Monday, May 8 meeting of the Garretson City Council. The meeting was fairly routine, until the final two items on the agenda were broached. In the first, the council continued its discussion on the site plans for a city hall/events center, and in the second, they reviewed a purchase agreement for the Garretson Community Swimming Pool.

            Last month, a special meeting was held to update the council on where plans for the city hall/events center were at, now that the land acquisition was complete south of Sarah C Street. The resulting price tag of $9 million and feedback from residents and city employees caused council members to step back and re-examine those proposals.

            On Monday at their regular meeting, the council again discussed site plans for the project, and examined whether moving city hall, building an events center and community center, and keeping the project going in phases was truly appropriate.

            Councilor Tom Godbey began by asking when it had been decided that City Hall would be moved to South Main, to which councilor Hoskins responded that it wasn't a firm decision. Discussion ensued about the practicality of having the building so far from downtown.

            "For what it's worth...I think we should go back to the drawing board," said Councilor Greg Franka, who pointed out that he's always been against having two buildings for City Hall and an events/community center. "The idea of having a city hall down south, though, is a poor idea."

            He continued by noting that an events center isn't necessarily a need, nor was an indoor walking track. He pointed out the Legion's ability to be a community center, the revamping of the athletic complex, and the newly-moved fitness center. "I think what we need to do is have them take a look at building city hall right where it is."

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            Chase Tempel, owner of The Exercise Place, was in attendance and spoke up in agreement. Given the go-ahead by the council to continue, Tempel noted that he and his wife, Bailey, had plans to increase the size of the fitness center within the next 4-to-5 years. He is re-vamping the old Exercise Place building on Main with plans to make that viable for business, and questioned if having the municipality build a facility would cut out small business opportunities.

            "We have plans to help the community out," he said.

            Councilor Jackie Rotert spoke on the need for more housing development as a priority.

            "I personally think we need to start there... before we build this big events center," Rotert said.

            Councilor Bruce Brown strongly agreed with her assessment, and Councilor Bill Hoskins pointed out other priorities the city needs to address before spending $9 million on a city hall/events center building. However, a new city hall is a necessity (the current one has far outlived its lifespan and has some major structural issues).

            All other council members appeared to be in agreement that housing development needed to come before an events center, and planning for that should take priority.

            Given the need for a new city hall building, the council opted to move forward on firming up the building plans on just City Hall without an events center or community center, on the land at 705 N Main.

            The council will be able to further cement development plans for the newly-acquired land as they put together the 5-year plan, though they stated during the meeting that if a developer was to make a reasonable offer now, that they would consider it. However, they plan to prioritize housing and to approach this development more purposefully than the east Sarah C Street development.

            "It would be an okay place for an events center," said Brown, referring to the land on South Main, "but downtown is where city hall belongs."

City purchases swimming pool

            The Garretson Community Swimming Pool has been owned and run by the Garretson Pool Association since its inception. However, due to several factors, the Pool Board approached the city earlier this year to inquire whether the municipality would be interested in purchasing the pool, and having it be run as a city entity.

            Since the city has been slowly acquiring many of the responsibilities of the pool over the past few years, the only projected change was that city employees would now be in charge of hiring lifeguards.

            At the council meeting on Monday, the board voted to move ahead with a purchase agreement to purchase the pool for $1. No changes should be seen by the public for this summer's program.

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