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In their own words: Vietnam Veterans share experiences with Congressman

by Garrick Moritz, Gazette

Last Tuesday, Nov. 26th when local Vietnam era veterans were honored, each spoke a little bit about their service. So, here is what they had to say, in their own words.

“I’m Larry Leitheiser and I was stationed in Phu Bai, Vietnam and was in transportation,” Leitheiser said. “I got out in June of 1971.”

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Congressman Dusty Johnson hands medal pins to Larry Leitheiser, Jim Kurtz, and Bill Peters to commemorate them for their service. //Garrick A. Moritz, Gazette

“I’m Jim Kurtz and I was stationed up in Dong Ha,” said Kurtz. “I was trained as an infantry squad leader but somehow I got lucky and ended up as a battery clerk in an artillery unit. We were up at Dong Ha for about seven months then we moved down to Phu Bai for about five months.”

“I’m Bill Peters,” Peters said. “I served in Vietnam from 1967 to 1968 as a helicopter pilot. I flew about 1300 hours while I was over there and got out in January of ‘72.” 

“I’m Michael Kingsley, April 1st, 1969 was when I joined the Air Force and served in Seoul, Korea during the entire time. Most difficult time was when I came back in 70 because, of course, everybody wanted to call you a baby killer and spit on you. I ended up talking to my wife, and she said, ‘Well, just don't go in your military fatigues anywhere in stores.’ So basically, I sort of got the rest of my time in McCourt Air Force Base in Tacoma, Washington.”

“My name is Steve Puttmann,” Puttmann said, “On March 6 of 1969 I was drafted and sent over to Thailand, supporting the mission in Vietnam. Our bombers would fly over and got up and bomb the trail and you could pretty much see it all from Thailand. I got out of the service in Oct. of 1970 and when we got on the plane in Bangkok, they told us that when you land in Oakland, you get out of your uniform or fatigues, because if you go out in public with your military uniform you’re not going to be very well-treated.”

“I'm Don Johnson,” said Johnson. “I was in Marine Corps. I was stationed in Vietnam from September of ‘69 to somewhere in ‘71 when I left there. And like these guys said, when you come home on leave, the first thing you did was get rid of your uniform, put something on civilian, go home. Of course, your sun tan and short haircut gave you away, but that was neither here nor there, and I was big enough I didn't have too much trouble. Occasionally I probably had to tap somebody on the chin to see it my way, but with a short-tempered Marine, guess what, that’s what you get. And we've done enough stuff in Vietnam we could hold our own. I was a jack of all trades in my company, I ran supply. I was an IP radio operator. We were our own little unit. We're probably the most hot, heavy unit in Vietnam. We probably had 110 officers and 200 enlisted men. We had spotter teams all over Vietnam, from Da Nang all the way as far as South as you could go. And I supplied them with beans, bullets and with anything else they needed. And when I wasn't doing that, I was a forward observer also.”

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Off-Road vehicles remain off-limits to city regulation attempts

By Carrie Moritz, Gazette

Off-road vehicles remain un-regulated by city ordinance, for now. Ordinance 703, which had originally been brought up because of dirt bikes that tore up park property, died for lack of a second on Monday.

The ordinance had been requested by Public Works employee JR Hofer, as the city had been unable to prosecute campers who had utilized the bikes to damage public property this past summer. Sheriff's deputies informed him there weren't ordinances on the books to continue pursuit of the offenders.

While some state statutes may have applied, Hofer was informed that the best course of action would be for the council to have regulations on the books for any future issues. 

However, after several first readings and changes were made to the ordinance by city administrators and the city attorney, Councilor Brayden Beaner continued to protest the wording, and last night, a call for a vote by Councilor Dave Bonte failed to produce a second on the motion.

Both Mayor Bruce Brown and Councilor Alysha Kientopf were absent from the meeting, leaving Councilors Ryan Story, Jake Jacobson, and Beaner to produce the second, as Councilor Jackie Rotert was leading. This was Jacobson's second meeting after being appointed in November, and Story has yet to make his voice heard during a meeting unless asked a direct question after being appointed in May.

Councilor Beaner's main issue with the ordinance was no exemption for golf carts, stating he was afraid the ordinance would inadvertently cancel and repeal the separate ordinance despite city administrators stating otherwise.

It is possible the ordinance could be brought back in the future, as Hofer lodged his protests for its passage during the meeting.

"It's been four months since I brought this to council," Hofer stated. "I'm asking council member Beaner that if you're going to bring opposition, will you please help us come up with a solution. This has been to the attorney, it's been rewritten at least twice. Can you please provide some assistance in in making this go through?"

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Minnehaha County elected department heads to see 5.5% salary increase in 2025

By Dave Baumeister

County Correspondent

SIOUX FALLS – There were no “fireworks” this year when Minnehaha County Commissioners considered the annual salary increases for the elected department heads at the Tuesday, Nov. 26, meeting.

The pay increase follows the budget plans for a 3% raise that all county employees would see, but the larger 5.5% reflects the bump employees will get with an increase to their years of service, according to Human Resources Director Carey Deaver.

Elected officials don’t automatically receive any step-increment raise, but the commissioners, who set any annual salaries, felt that bump was appropriate.

Salaries were increased for elected department heads at a rate of 7.5% for 2024, and now again 5.5% for 2025.

Both Commissioners Jean Bender and Commission Chairperson Dean Karsky wanted to make it clear that the pay for these officials is not the base salaries, which all people running for these offices should be aware of before they ever run for election.

The elected department heads and their base salaries are the state’s attorney ($130,000), sheriff ($108,680), treasurer ($89,232), auditor ($89,232) and register of deeds ($89,232).

In 2025, their salary increases will put them at these levels: state’s attorney ($186,825), sheriff ($196,194), treasurer ($118,144), auditor ($101,212) and register of deeds ($101,212).

Sheriff Mike Milstead has the most experience with 27 years as the Minnehaha County Sheriff, which is reflected in his higher pay.

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Restoring faded memories: Volunteers labor to refurbish historical markers across South Dakota

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Upkeep for hundreds of signs is the responsibility of local groups

By Makenzie Huber, South Dakota Searchlight

SIOUX FALLS — Jim A. Carlson steadies his hand as he balances on a ladder in Falls Park, concentrating as he paints the raised lettering on a cast aluminum historical marker.

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Jim Carlson, with the Minnehaha County Historical Society, repaints a historical marker at Falls Park in Sioux Falls on Sept. 23, 2024. (Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight)

The marker explains how the region earned its “Siouxland” nickname from 20th century author Frederick Manfred. After the marker was erected in 2000, it became discolored and faded within a decade.

Carlson, who’s 84, has volunteered hundreds of hours over the past two summers to refurbish historical markers throughout the Sioux Falls area. So far, he’s touched up 65.

It takes about seven hours to repaint both sides of one sign, he estimates. He cleans and preps it, repaints the base, paints the raised lettering with shimmering gold, and sprays a protectant over the work.

Carlson wipes his hands on a handkerchief when he’s done, though the green and gold has largely dried on his fingertips and nails by then. He loads his ladder, supplies and $12 worth of paint into his red 1998 Ford Ranger pickup and drives to the next sign.

Hundreds of markers statewide

Since 1950, the South Dakota State Historical Society has worked with local sponsors to post over 700 signs memorializing historic events, places and people across the state. Hundreds more have been erected by local organizations. The signs are a draw for tourists curious about South Dakota’s past and an access point to educate residents about state history.

But South Dakota’s harsh winters and blazing summer sun take a toll on the markers, fading and discoloring the signs to the point of illegibility.

The state does not provide funding for the markers. Local organizations such as the Minnehaha County Historical Society pay for the maintenance, and some rely on volunteers including Carlson to do the work.

That can be a difficult task for some local groups. It can cost between $1,300 and $1,700 to have a sign professionally refurbished. 

In Vermillion, a resident noticed a historical marker in poor shape. He called several organizations to find out how to refurbish it. He eventually learned that the local Rotary Club was the original sponsor and is responsible for maintaining it.

But the club said it can’t spare the money to refurbish it, so the resident is paying for part of the effort out-of-pocket with a contribution from the club. The Clay County Historic Preservation Commission will consider paying the rest of the money at its December meeting, said Tim Schreiner, commission chair.

historical marker
(Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight)

State role discussed

The state could play a larger role in communicating with local governments and organizations when a sign is in need of refurbishment, Schreiner said.

Tony Venhuizen, a legislator from Sioux Falls and president of the South Dakota Historical Society Foundation, has helped place several gubernatorial history signs in South Dakota. The foundation is the fundraising arm of the historical society.

Venhuizen said the volunteers who maintain historical markers are doing a great service.

“As a history enthusiast myself, I appreciate the people who value this and put their time and effort into it,” he said.

The foundation is fundraising $4 million to refurbish the state history museum at the Cultural Heritage Center in Pierre. Once that’s completed, Venhuizen said, a fund to help local organizations maintain or refurbish historical signs would be a “great idea to consider at some point.”

“You don’t know where you’re going unless you know where you’ve been,” Venhuizen said. “The neat thing about the markers is you can be in a South Dakota town big or small, you can be driving along a road in the middle of nowhere, and there’s history everywhere.”

In some areas, awareness of local responsibility for the signs has faded. Richard Rubel, vice chairman of the Gregory County Historical Society, said he didn’t know local organizations such as his were responsible for maintaining the markers.

Why it matters

Carlson estimates he’s saved the Minnehaha County Historical Society about $50,000 by refurbishing the signs himself.

He finished his last sign at Falls Park in October. He plans to pick up his work again next spring in downtown Sioux Falls — hopefully with some more volunteers.

Last summer, curious park visitors stopped and watched him as he worked on the signs. Tourists from places as far flung as Asia asked him what he was doing, while others asked about the importance of the history explained on the signs.

“I hope they took more time to read those signs,” Carlson said, “and appreciate our history.”

Schreiner said the signs are an opportunity to learn South Dakota history that’s not always taught in schools or widely known in the state.

“In terms of inspiring somebody or teaching your kids,” Schreiner said, “those quirky little things that inform your sense of where you live are golden.”

South Dakota Searchlight is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. South Dakota Searchlight maintains editorial independence.

Garretson Wrestling readies for the season

This year's GMS/GHS wrestling team looks strong, if the size of the team is anything to go by.

“We have quite a few kids returning this year,” said Brady Schleuter, head coach. “A bunch of them with experience so I expect to be good leaders in the room helping out with the younger guys. I expect us to go out and be competitive and ready to roll every chance we get to step on the mat. We have a good coaching staff and a good group of kids and I’m expecting us to be a tough team to compete against.”

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Cole Schleuter, now a Junior, is back for another season (archive photo).

Nineteen athletes will be hitting the mats this season, with four seniors leading the pack. Veterans Martin Welch, Brock Bonte, Danika Juhl, along with newcomer Justin Mundt, will provide the leadership and experience for three juniors, three sophomores, and five freshmen. Four middle school competitors will round out the pack. 

Most athletes have been wrestling for several years, including returning 2024 State competitor and sophomore Tanner Baatz.

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Returning to the team is Senior Brock Bonte (archive photo).

The wrestling team begins its competition season this Saturday, as they head to Flandreau for their tournament. There, athletes from Flandreau, Viborg-Hurley/Irene-Wakonda, Madison, Baltic, Elk Point-Jefferson, Duel/Deubrook, Chester, Howard, Sioux Valley, and Red Rock Central (MN) will compete for the first seed points of the year.

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Carbon pipeline company has failed to address crossing concerns, oil pipeline company says

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By Joshua Haiar, 

South Dakota Searchlight

A company proposing a carbon dioxide pipeline should have conditions on its potential permit after it failed to address concerns about crossings with a crude oil pipeline, said the company that operates the oil pipeline.

Dakota Access LLC, which is controlled by Energy Transfer Partners, operates the Dakota Access Pipeline. It transports crude oil 1,172 miles from North Dakota to Illinois.

Summit Carbon Solutions plans a 2,500-mile pipeline to capture carbon dioxide from 57 ethanol plants across five states and transport it to North Dakota for underground storage. The project would capitalize on federal tax credits incentivizing the prevention of heat-trapping carbon emissions.

The routes of the existing and proposed pipeline cross eastern South Dakota. Summit recently reapplied for a permit after being rejected last year by the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission.

In a new filing with the commission, Dakota Access said Summit has not provided sufficient details — such as maps, depths and safety measures — about its proposed crossings of the Dakota Access Pipeline, known by the acronym “DAPL.”

“Summit has largely refused to talk to Dakota Access about pipeline crossing agreements and necessary mitigation measures to prevent damage to DAPL,” Dakota Access attorneys wrote. 

To address the concerns, Dakota Access asked for 12 conditions if Summit receives a permit. The conditions include prohibiting heavy equipment or vehicles from operating directly on DAPL’s right-of-way without protective measures, requiring abrasive-resistant coating to be applied to the carbon pipeline at crossings, and mandating that Summit monitor all crossing locations and notify Dakota Access at least 48 hours in advance of any construction activity near DAPL’s right-of-way in South Dakota.

Alternatively, Dakota Access has requested that state regulators delay Summit’s permit proceedings until an agreement on crossing terms is reached. 

Summit Carbon Solutions did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Brian Jorde, an attorney for landowners opposing the carbon pipeline, said in a news release that Summit’s failure to work with Dakota Access is problematic.

“The theme has been clear in South Dakota and across the region – Summit does not respect the law, they don’t respect the will of the people, and they think they can force themselves on and through South Dakota,” Jorde said.

Summit already has permits in Iowa and North Dakota. A decision is pending in Minnesota, and Nebraska has no state permitting processing for carbon pipelines.

South Dakota Searchlight is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. South Dakota Searchlight maintains editorial independence.

Notice of Death: Madeline Geneva (Quissell) Hatlestad, 102 years

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Madeline Geneva (Quissell) Hatlestad, 102 years, 6 months, and 19 days old, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, November 29, 2024, at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls.  George Boom Funeral Home in Sioux Falls has been entrusted with arrangements. Memorial services are pending for the spring of 2025. 

Public Notices published December 5, 2024

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Minutes of Minnehaha County Commissioners for Nov. 26, 2024

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice of Hearing: for Adult Name Change CIV 24-5023

Minutes of Minnehaha County Commissioners for Nov. 26, 2024

THE MINNEHAHA COUNTY COMMISSION CONVENED AT 9:00 AM on November 26, 2024, pursuant to adjournment on November 19, 2024. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT WERE: Bender, Beninga, Bleyenberg, Karsky, and Kippley. Also present were Kym Christiansen, Commission Recorder, and Eric Bogue, Chief Civil Deputy State's Attorney.
    Chair Karsky called the meeting to order.
    MOTION by Bender, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Approve the Agenda. 5 ayes

CONSENT AGENDA  

MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Kippley, to Approve the Consent Agenda. By roll call vote: 5 ayes. The consent agenda includes the following items:

Commission Meeting Minutes for November 19, 2024   

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SUZETTE Election School $25, SHERBURNE, SUZETTE Precinct Officials $295, SHERBURNE, SUZETTE Telephone $10, SHERBURNE, SUZETTE Work Mileage $7.91, SHEREE SOLES Precinct Officials $84, Sheri Bolon Election School $25, Sheri Bolon Precinct Officials $230, SHERRIE BARTH Precinct Officials $224, Sherry DeJong Election School $25, Sherry DeJong Precinct Officials $230, SHERWIN WILLIAMS Small Tools & Shop Supplies $148.05, Shirlee Meier Election School $25, Shirlee Meier Precinct Officials $230, Shirley E Larson Election School $25, Shirley E Larson Precinct Officials $230, SHUMAKER, BONNIE J Election School $25, SHUMAKER, BONNIE J Precinct Officials $295, SHUMAKER, BONNIE J Telephone $10, SHUMAKER, BONNIE J Work Mileage $17.02, SIEMONSMA, KENNETH Election School $25, SIEMONSMA, KENNETH Precinct Officials $295, SIEMONSMA, KENNETH Work Mileage $57.35, SIOUX EMPIRE FAIR AS Miscellaneous Expense $12500, SIOUX FALLS CITY Electricity $11665.87, SIOUX FALLS CITY Miscellaneous Expense $334924.65, SIOUX FALLS CITY Professional Services $1114.6, SIOUX FALLS CITY Water - Sewer $16836.49, SIOUX FALLS CITY Welfare Utilities $108.79, SIOUX FALLS DEVELOPM Miscellaneous Expense $510, SIOUX RIVER MENTAL H Psych Evals $1500, SOUTHEASTERN BEHAVIO Professional Services $2406.25, SOUTHEASTERN ELECTRI Welfare Utilities $301.55, Southern Hills Unite Polling Places $200, SPLITROCK FIRE DEPT Polling Places $200, St Mark's Lutheran C Polling Places $200, STACIE KRAY Precinct Officials $351, Stacy Chedester Election School $25, Stacy Chedester Precinct Officials $230, STAN HOUSTON EQUIPME Jail Repairs & Maintenance $69.88, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Amts Held-Daily Scram $3692, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Amts Held-Remote Breath $910, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Architects & Engineers $5070.11, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Blood/Chemical Analysis $10060, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Extension Background Checks $90, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Miscellaneous Expense $21.7, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Notary Exp $60, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Sign 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Precinct Officials $295, TURNER, MICHAEL Telephone $10, TURNER, MICHAEL Work Mileage $4.15, TURNWELL MENTAL HEAL Attorney Fees $2800, TURNWELL MENTAL HEAL Psych Evals $4900, TZADIK SIOUX FALLS P Welfare Rent $1212, ULMER, RANDALL ROY Precinct Officials $295, ULMER, RANDALL ROY Telephone $10, ULMER, RANDALL ROY Work Mileage $42.21, ULTEIG ENGINEERS INC Architects & Engineers $15949.85, UMLAND, BEVERLY Election School $25, UMLAND, BEVERLY Precinct Officials $295, UMLAND, BEVERLY Telephone $10, UMLAND, BEVERLY Work Mileage $33.1, UNIVERSITY PARK LEGA Professional Services $3300, US FOODS INC Professional Services $1808.67, VALLEY SPRINGS TOWNS Miscellaneous Expense $6421.24, VB FALLS PARK LIMITE Welfare Rent $900, VB FALLS TERRACE Welfare Rent $1679, VER BEEK, KELSEY Child Defense Attorney $3032.45, Vicki Hauff Election School $25, Vicki Hauff Precinct Officials $230, Vicki Husman Election School $25, Vicki Husman Precinct Officials $230, Virgil Stensland Election School $25, Virgil Stensland Precinct Officials $230, VOGEL MOTORS LLC Automotive/Small Equipment $3, VOGEL MOTORS LLC Gas Oil & Diesel $106, WAGNER, KEITH Election School $25, WAGNER, KEITH Precinct Officials $295, WAGNER, KEITH Telephone $10, WAGNER, KEITH Work Mileage $16.62, WALL LAKE TOWNSHIP Polling Places $200, WANDA CROSS Election School $25, Warren A Larsen Election School $25, Warren A Larsen Precinct Officials $230, WEBER, EVONNE J Election School $25, WEBER, EVONNE J Precinct Officials $295, WEBER, EVONNE J Telephone $10, WEBER, EVONNE J Work Mileage $3.22, WEERHEIM LAW OFFICE Bd Exp Fees (Minnehaha) $6520.5, WEERHEIM LAW OFFICE Crisis Intervention Program $69, Wendy Hasche Election School $25, Wendy Hasche Precinct Officials $230, Wendy Yount Election School $25, Wendy Yount Precinct Officials $230, WENTLER, CHARLES E Election School $25, WENTLER, CHARLES E Precinct Officials $230, WENTLER, DYANN K Election School $25, WENTLER, DYANN K Precinct Officials $295, WENTLER, DYANN K Telephone $10, 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The following reports were received and placed on file in the Auditor's Office: 

Auditor's Account with the County Treasurer for October 2024   

Coroner Report September 2024

Routine Personnel Actions

Step Increases

1. Robin Burst, Senior Property Technician for Equalization, at $26.64/hour (12/5) effective 12/2/2024.

2. Robert Spalding, Correctional Officer for the Jail, at $26.64/hour (14/2) effective 11/27/2024.

3. Vincent Fluckey, Programmer Analyst II for Information Technology, at $50.61/hour (21/11) effective 11/24/2024.

4. Jason Koistinen, Senior Trial Attorney for the Public Defender's Office, at $4,467.20/biweekly (23/7) effective 11/11/2024.

5. Patrick Connors, Senior Deputy Public Defender for the Public Defender's Office, at $3,852.80/biweekly (22/5) effective 11/13/2024.

6. Aimee Wieczorek, Senior Deputy Public Defender for the Public Defender's Office, at $3,852.80/biweekly (22/5) effective 11/13/2024.

7. Kari Benz, Director of Human Services for Human Services, at $5,444.80/biweekly (24/11) effective 9/23/2024.

8. Molly Engquist, Curator of Exhibits for the Museum, at $3,667.20/biweekly (19/13) effective 11/29/2024.

9. Melissa Godber, Museum Interpreter for the Museum, at $23.54/hour (9/6) effective 11/30/2024.

Special Personnel Actions

1. To hire Lynette Kuchta, Human Resources Technician for Human Resources, at $24.13/hour (10/5) effective 11/27/2024.

 GRANT AGREEMENT

Daniel Haggar, State's Attorney, presented a request for authorization for the Chair to sign the Office of Violence Against Women Training Technical Assistant Sub-Recipient Grant Agreement with the South Dakota Office of Attorney General's Department of Criminal Investigation. The Board of County Commissioners had authorized the State's Attorney's Office to apply for a Department of Justice Intimate Partner Violence Office of Violence Against Women Training Technical Assistance Grant. The State's Attorney's Office and the Sheriff's Office were successful in the grant application and received a total of $375,000 in grants funds, with the State's Attorney's Office receiving grant funds of $235,909.51 and the Sheriff's Office received grant funds of $139,090.49. In a four-year time span, intimate partner violence/domestic violence criminal cases in Minnehaha County have increased by approximately 35%. Due to the increase in these types of cases, the Minnehaha County State's Attorney's Office has become involved in a state-wide grant project to help ensure funding to combat the prevalence of intimate partner violence/domestic violence cases. An Improve the Criminal Justice Response grant has allowed Minnehaha County to dedicate a specialized prosecutor to prosecute these cases and help ensure a more successful outcome. In addition, the prosecutor will work with the Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office and other law enforcement agencies to form connections and teams that will work towards holding defendants accountable while also focusing on a victim-centered prosecution. The Office of Violence Against Women Training Technical Assistance Grant will help support these ongoing connections, which includes training for law enforcement, advocates and other involved partners. MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Authorize the Chair to Sign the Office of Violence Against Women Training Technical Assistance Sub-Recipient Grant Agreement with the South Dakota Office of the Attorney General/DCI. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

LEASE AGREEMENT

Joe Bosman, Captain, presented a request for the Chair to sign the lease agreement between Minnehaha County and Townsquare Media for communications equipment. As part of the first responder radio communications project currently in progress under the Sheriff's Office, the five additional tower sites previously outlined in this project will each require an agreement to be signed between Minnehaha County and the respective site owner. The proposed agreement with Townsquare Media allows Minnehaha County the ability to utilize their existing equipment shelter, communications tower and install necessary equipment and infrastructure for the digital radio system to function. The proposed agreement is for a period of five (5) years, with a built-in extension for an additional five (5) years on the same terms and conditions. The tower and equipment shelter utilities, and maintenance will be the responsibility of Townsquare Media. Minnehaha County would own the radio equipment inside the building and the antennas on the tower. The monthly rent for the shelter and tower usage is $500 per month with costs being covered through the Emergency Management budget. MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Bender, to Authorize the Chair to Sign a Lease Agreement for the KKLS Radio Tower Site. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

BID RESULTS

Jacob Maras, Interim Highway Superintendent, reported on the bid opening for Project MC 23-06 Structure 50-180-134 Replacement held on November 13, 2024. The following bids were received: BX Civil & Construction with a total bid of $825,509.65; Black Top Paving with a total bid of $867,532.57; Nolz Dragline and Construction with a total bid of $913,871.74; Timmons Construction with a total bid of $933,837.12; Kea Construction with a total bid of $949,181.06; Katzer Concrete with a total bid of $1,004,927.44; and Graves Construction, Inc. with a total bid of $1.015,510.05. MOTION by Bender, seconded by Beninga, to Approve Bid Results and Award Recommendation for Project MC23-06 Structure 50-180-134 Replacement and Authorize Chair to Sign an Agreement with BX Civil & Construction Pending SDDOT Concurrence. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

RIGHT OF WAY PURCHASE AGREEMENT

Jacob Maras, Interim Highway Superintendent, presented a right-of-way purchase agreement between Edward and Deanna Nolz and Minnehaha County. The Highway Department has opened bids for the replacement of Structure 50-180-134 on County Highway 133 over an unnamed tributary of the Big Sioux River. Additional property is required for the construction and maintenance of the bridge on both the east and west side. Minnehaha County also strives to acquire 50' of ROW on each side of road, so additional ROW was purchased to meet that standard. MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Authorize the Chair to Sign a Right-of-Way Purchase Agreement with Edward and Deanna Nolz, for Structure 50-180-134 for the Property Legally Described as Lot H-2 Tract 2 of Otterby's Addition in the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of Section 12, Township 102 North, Range 50 West of the 5th P.M., Minnehaha County, South Dakota, a Total of 0.11 Acres in the Amount of $1,430, and for the Property Legally Described as Lot H-1 Tract 3 of Otterby's Addition in the West Half of the Northwest Quarter (W1/2NW1/4) of Section 7, Township 102 North, Range 49 West of the 5th P.M., Minnehaha County, South Dakota, a Total of 0.81 Acres in the Amount of $10,530. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

LEASE AGREEMENTS

  Bill Hoskins, Museum Director, gave a briefing on the 2025 Lease with the Sioux Valley Genealogical Society. Under the terms of the agreement, the Sioux Valley Genealogical Society will lease approximately 600 square feet of office space on the second floor of the Old Courthouse Museum until December 31, 2025. There is no charge for the lease space. The County pays for the light, heat, and custodial services. The Sioux Valley Genealogical Society pays for their phone and comprehensive liability insurance. MOTION by Bleyenberg, seconded by Kippley, to Authorize the Chair to Sign the Annual Lease Agreement with the Sioux Valley Genealogical Society. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.
    Bill Hoskins, Museum Director, gave a briefing on the 2025 Lease with the Minnehaha County Historical Society. Under the terms of the agreement, the Historical Society will lease approximately 178 square feet of office space on the first floor of the Old Courthouse Museum until December 31, 2025. There is no charge for the lease space. The County pays for the light, heat, and custodial services. The Minnehaha County Historical Society pays for their pay and comprehensive general liability insurance. MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Bender, to Authorize the Chair to Sign the Annual Lease Agreement with the Minnehaha County Historical Society. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

SPECIAL PERSONNEL ACTION

Carey Deaver, Human Resources Director, gave a briefing on elected officials' salary history and presented a resolution for consideration for establishing the 2025 Elected Department Head Annual Salaries. South Dakota Codified Law provides the statutory minimum annual salaries for County Treasurer, Auditor, Register of Deeds, State's Attorney, and Sheriff. An elected official salary history, a comparison of department head salaries, and an elected official market summary and assistant department head salary were provided. The proposed resolution will set the current elected officials' annual salary, and the minimum salaries for newly elected officials. MOTION by Bender, seconded by Beninga, to Adopt Resolution MC 24-22 Establishing 2025 Elected Department Head Annual Salaries. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.
RESOLUTION MC 24-22

ESTABLISHMENT OF COUNTY ELECTED DEPARTMENT HEAD ANNUAL SALARIES

WHEREAS, the Minnehaha County Commission is dedicated to attracting citizens of the highest quality to public service by establishing proper salaries for elected department heads and basing those salaries on realistic standards and according to the duties of their respective offices; and 

WHEREAS, South Dakota Codified Law provides for certain statutory minimum annual salaries for the State’s Attorney, Sheriff, Treasurer, Auditor, and Register of Deeds (“County Officers”), absent a resolution from the County Commission establishing a different annual salary for each official, pursuant to SDCL 7-7-9.1, SDCL 7-7-12, and SDCL 7-12-15; and 

WHEREAS, it is the sense of the County Commission that these statutory minimum annual salaries are inadequate compensation for the duties discharged by these officials;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners:

1. The minimum annual base salaries for County Officers, including individuals duly elected as a County Officer but whose initial term of office has not yet commenced prior to the date of this Resolution and including individuals appointed to fill a vacancy in a County Office, are set as follows:

State’s Attorney       $130,000.00

Sheriff          $108,680.00

Auditor         $89,232.00

Treasurer      $89,232.00

Register of Deeds  $89,232.00

2. Effective December 21, 2024, County Officers whose term of office began prior to the date of this Resolution shall receive pay rates based on salaries as follows:  

State’s Attorney       $186,825.60

Sheriff          $196,164.80

Auditor         $101,212.80

Treasurer      $118,144.00

Register of Deeds  $101,212.80

These rates will be calculated and paid in the same manner as other exempt from overtime positions at Minnehaha County to include weeks in which an elected department head begins and ends employment.

Dated this 26th day of November 2024.

APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION:
Dean Karsky
Chair

ATTEST:  Leah Anderson, Auditor
Kym Christiansen
Deputy Auditor

ALCOHOL LICENSE

Kym Christiansen, Commission Recorder, was present for the continuation for the consideration of the 2025 Retail (on-sale) Liquor License Renewal Application for Triple J, Inc d/b/a The Alibi. Concerns were received from the Planning and Zoning Office and from the State's Attorney's Office regarding the zoning and use of the property for the renewal application submitted by Triple J, Inc. Public comment was received from Justin Johnson. MOTION by Bender, seconded by Kippley, to Approve a 2025 Retail (on-sale) Liquor License Renewal Application for Triple J, Inc d/b/a The Alibi on the Property Legally Described as Lot A of Lots 1,2, & 3 (Ex H-2) Blk Pleasant View Acres N 1/2 SE 1/4 & S 1/2 NE 1/4 19-101-48. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

DECEDENT TRANSPORT AGREEMENT

Tom Greco, Commission Administrative Officer, was present to request authorization for the Chair to Sign Decedent Transport Agreement between Minnehaha County and Dakota Embalming and Transport, Inc. The current Decedent Transport professional services agreement will terminate on November 29, 2024, by way of notice from the current contractor. The County received notice on September 30 and steps have been taken to find a contractor able and willing to take this professional services contract. Dakota Embalming and Transports, Inc., has offered a detailed proposal and pricing structure that will satisfy the requirements to render and perform such services. The costs associated with the proposed agreement are: removal and transport of decedent from a controlled facility (including without limitation: Medical Facility, Hospitals, Hospice Houses, Nursing Home Facilities, etc.) with one (1) employee to the Coroner's Office: $450.00; removal and transport of decedent from Non-controlled locations (any location other than controlled facility as defined above) with two (2) employees to Coroner's Office as follows: all non-controlled locations inside Sioux Falls City limits (Minnehaha County): $950.00 and all other locations outside Sioux Falls City limits (Minnehaha County): $1050.00.  In addition, for any removal and transport of a decedent requiring additional staffing (i.e. obese decedent or difficult removal locations for which additional staff is required) additional fees as follows: Three (3) employees: $150.00 and Four (4) employees $100.00; removal any removal and transport for hazmat protocols must be followed (including but limited to decedents in advanced states of decomposition) an additional Hazmat Removal Fee: $300.00. Dakota Embalming and Transport also proposes a monthly 24-hour on-call service fee to be billed monthly at $3,000.00. MOTION by Bleyenberg, seconded by Beninga, to Authorize the Chair to Sign Decedent Transport Agreement between Minnehaha County and Dakota Embalming and Transport, Inc., for a One-Year Term Beginning November 30, 2024. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

COMMISSIONER LIAISON REPORTS

 Commissioner Kippley reported on the recent meeting of the Minnehaha County Planning and Zoning Commission. 

Commissioner Bender reported on the recent meeting of the Safety Justice Challenge Implementation Committee.

Commissioner Bleyenberg reported on the upcoming Lunch and Learn event and the legislative breakfast. 
Commissioner Beninga reported on the recent Housing and Redevelopment meeting as well as the Sioux Falls Development Foundation annual meeting. 
    Commissioner Karsky reported on the recent Sioux Metro Growth Alliance meeting and Public Defender Advisory Board meeting. 

MOTION by Bleyenberg, seconded by Bender, to Enter into Executive Session pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2 (1), (3), (4), and (6) at 9:50 a.m. 5 ayes.
    Chair Karsky declared the executive session concluded at 10:22 a.m.
    MOTION by Bender, seconded by Kippley, to Adjourn at 10:23 a.m. 5 ayes. 

The Commission adjourned until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024.
 APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION:

Dean Karsky, Chair

ATTEST: Kym Christiansen

Commission Recorder

Published at the total approximate cost of $654.66 and can be viewed for free at www.sdpublicnotices.com. 12-4-1tc

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Pro. 24-318

In the Matter of the Estate of DANA K. JENSEN, Deceased.

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA)    :SS

COUNTY   OF  MINNEHAHA)

IN CIRCUIT COURT

SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

Notice is hereby given that on the 27th day of November, 2024, Mary Greenlee and Galen Jensen, Jr., whose addresses are 2301  145th Street, Lubbock, Texas, 79423 and P.O. Box 151, Pierpont, South Dakota, 57468, respectively, were appointed as Personal Representatives of the Estate of Dana K. Jensen, 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 27th day of November, 2024

Mary Greenlee -

Personal Representative

2301  145th Street

Lubbock, Texas 79423

Galen Jensen, Jr. -

Personal Representative

P.O. Box 151

Pierpont, South Dakota 57468

ANGELIA M. GRIES

Clerk of Circuit Court

Minnehaha County Courthouse

425 N. Dakota Avenue

Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104

605) 367-5900

Dell Rapids, Law Firm

P. O. Box 100

Dell Rapids, SD 57022-0100 (605) 428-5444

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Notice of Hearing: for Adult Name Change CIV 24-5023

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA) SS COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA)

IN CIRCUIT COURT SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT In the Matter of the Petition of Idris Sisto Nada, For a Change of Name to Endrias Sisto Nada

49CIV:24-5023

Notice is hereby given that a Verified Petition for Adult Name Change has been filed by Idris Sisto Nada, the object and prayer of which is to change Petitioner’s name from Idris Sisto Nada to Endrias Sisto Nada.

On the 7th day of January, 2025, at the hour of 11:00 a.m. said Verified Petition will be heard by this Court before the Honorable Mandi Mowery, 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 re- quested.

Dated this 27th Day of Sept., 2024 at Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Attested by, Karla Kalb, Acting Clerk of Court.

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UPDATE 12-5-24: The total cost for the Minnehaha County Commission Minutes was accidentally omitted from the printed version. The cost has been updated here.

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