Fall is Here! Hopefully no October surprises. Lots of fun things going on in Garretson in October, just want to highlight a few.
Annie's Annual Fall Festival- October 5th from 9 AM-1 PM on Depot Ave in front of Annie's. Crafts, produce, hot chocolate and food specials.
Garretson Area Historical Society and Museum free will dinner and BINGO. Saturday October 12th at Legion. Food starts at 5:30, BINGO at 6:45 until 9 PM. 50% Payout. Bring the whole family!
Commercial Club Trunk or Treat- Thursday October 31st from 5-7 PM. Lots of cool stops for the kids and family.
My subject for the month is Pooh (not Winnie). I walk my Dog twice a day and always carry a couple of plastic bags to pick up her poo.
Apparently a lot of folks don't. A couple of weeks ago a young couple walked their dog by my house as I was working in my yard. Their dog pooed in my front yard.
I approached them and asked them if they were going to pick it up. They didn't know why they should. That in its self is a little disturbing, but I explained it to them. Please review the following city ordinance;
90.04 UPKEEP; RESPONSIBILITY TO REDUCE PUBLIC HEALTH HAZARDS.
(A) No person shall create or maintain any condition or operate any equipment or keep any animal, fowl, pet, or insect under his or her jurisdiction in a way that is likely to cause the transmission of diseases from animals or insects to humans. (B) No owner, keeper, caretaker, or attendant of an animal shall allow an animal to defecate on public or private property other than his or her own. If such animal does defecate upon public or private property, the owner, keeper, caretaker, or attendant must immediately and thoroughly clean the fecal matter from such property. Violation of any part of this section is punishable by a fine or by imprisonment, or both. (C) Anyone walking an animal on public or private property other than his or her own must carry with him or her visible means of cleaning up any fecal matter left by the animal. Animals used in parades or involved in law enforcement are exempt from this section.
This may seem like a trivial thing to some, but for children, and even adults, stepping in a pile of poo is not pleasant. Please carry a bag and pick up your pups poo. You can be fined and no one wants that.
Have a great October and enjoy the beautiful weather.
The theme for this year’s National Newspaper Week is “Telling Our Stories” – a reminder about the role of newspapers in reporting the important stories in their communities.
Stories that run the gamut: human-interest features, football game recaps, new businesses in town and, of course, local government meetings.
Keeping an eye on government and informing readers about public board meetings are among the most important jobs for a community newspaper. Sometimes, the local newspaper reporter may be the only person sitting in the audience for a city council or school board meeting.
South Dakota’s open meetings laws provide a road map for how government boards must notify citizens about upcoming public meetings and how they conduct certain aspects of their meetings.
At times, the open meetings laws can be confusing and lead to misunderstanding. Over the years, newspapers have reported many stories about problems related to compliance with our state’s open meetings laws.
Among the cases that have come before the South Dakota Open Meetings Commission since its inception in 2004 are those rooted in the fact that public officials did not properly understand the laws and they unknowingly violated them.
That is why South Dakota NewsMedia Association – which represents the state’s newspapers and various digital news outlets – will support a bill in the 2025 legislature that would require all public boards to review the open meetings laws once a year. We believe a little refresher course each year would go a long way toward eliminating those unintended violations and missteps involving these important laws.
The proposal as currently drafted is straightforward:
“Any agency, as defined in § 1-26-1, or political subdivision of this state that is required to provide public notice of its meetings pursuant to § 1-25-1.1 or 1-25-1.3 must receive a presentation from a licensed attorney employed by the agency or subdivision at the first official meeting of the agency or subdivision each calendar year, reviewing the explanation of the open meeting laws of this state published by the attorney general, pursuant to § 1-11-1.”
That’s it. No heavy mandate and no expenditures of tax dollars. Just a bit of time devoted annually to reviewing the open meetings laws.
The open meetings guide prepared by the South Dakota attorney general is an ideal educational tool to help public boards complete an annual review. You can find it on the attorney general’s website (www.atg.sd.gov) under the “legal resources” tab.
Most government boards in South Dakota are comprised of citizens who volunteer their time and energy to serve in a public role. A little education will go a long way toward supporting our volunteer public officials in navigating an important set of open government laws. This would be especially helpful given the natural turnover of boards either by elections or other means.
Open government is akin to good government. We believe our legislative proposal will reinforce both of those important ideals.
David Bordewyk is executive director of the South Dakota NewsMedia Association, which represents the state’s newspapers and various digital news outlets.
UPDATE 10/3/24: The language of the draft bill has been updated.
Bath, SD (September 30, 2024) - To its owner, the FFA jacket is a physical reminder of the personal accomplishments achieved through the organization - a symbol of commitment and dedication for all who wear the corduroy. This fall, a record number 458 South Dakota FFA members from 88 chapters, will receive their own FFA jackets- carrying forward that long-standing tradition of pride, dignity and honor. Jackets were sponsored by various individuals through the SD FFA Foundation program, welcoming new members into the fabric of FFA. FFA members filled out the Blue Jackets Bright Futures FFA Jacket Program application, answering short essay questions about their FFA experience and goals, competing to earn their own FFA jacket instead of purchasing one. Garretson's 2024 recipients are:
Brielle Weir sponsored by Ed & Julie Mueller
Chloe Bryan sponsored by Ed & Julie Mueller
Elise Gundermann sponsored by SDSU Little International
Jordyn Kuphal sponsored by Alpha Gamma Rho and Sigma Alpha
Natalie Brazee sponsored by CROPLAN by WinField United
Brecken Weir sponsored by Dacotah Bank
Ragean Dempsey sponsored by Dakota Grain Connection
Chloe Hermanson sponsored by BMO Bank
"Receiving my first FFA jacket from the Blue Jackets Bright Futures program kickstarted my career in FFA. Without the help and support that this program gave, I never would have pushed myself in FFA. Because of this program, I can look back at my old jacket and truly appreciate all the memories that happened in it. Putting on that jacket for four years filled me with pride in our association and myself, like it does with many members, and I am very grateful to have had that opportunity to do so, only being possible through the Blue Jacket program," shares Ethan Hendrix, State FFA Secretary from Rapid City.
When students join the FFA, they typically purchase or borrow jackets to compete in the many Career Development Events offered through FFA. The jacket is their team "uniform" to be worn at all official FFA events. The blue corduroy FFA jacket has been the status symbol of the national FFA organization since 1933, when delegates to the national convention voted to make the jacket part of the organization's official attire, thus creating the long-standing tradition.
Individuals and businesses interested in sponsoring an FFA jacket for a SD FFA member should contact Gerri Ann Eide, SD FFA Foundation Executive Director at 605-765-4865 or . Sponsorships are $90 per jacket.
The SD FFA Foundation is proud to support Agricultural Education and the FFA's mission to make a difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. For more information about the South Dakota FFA Foundation and South Dakota's FFA programs, visit www.sdffafoundation.org or like us on Facebook.
Garretson, SD – Community Blood is partnering with Garretson High School FFA to host a community blood drive on Friday, October 11 between 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Garretson High School (505 2nd St). Donors can schedule a donation by logging onto cbblifeblood.org, selecting “events”, and October 11 or call 605-331-3222. Those donating receive a $10 D.Q. gift card as a thank you.
“Blood is a precious gift to patients requiring a blood transfusion. With just one donation a volunteer blood donor will provide life for up to 3 community patients,” states Lauri Hoffmann, Program Coordinator, Community Blood Bank. “When a person decides to roll up their sleeve and donate, it only takes 30 minutes for the act, but the gift can last a life-time. With fall weather setting in, we see an increase in blood usage due to people completing elective surgeries before the end of the year. We also see more accidents on the roadways because of the movement of deer and other field animals. It is important to be ready for traumas coming through emergency departments in our area. Blood is one of the foundations for medical preparedness. Join in to provide hope to your neighbors, friends, and family. Please give blood October 11 at Garretson High School. The life you save could be a neighbor, friend, or a family member.”
Community Blood Banks is a nonprofit, cooperative of Sanford and Avera Health. Community Blood Bank is not associated with any other blood bank organization and is the sole blood provider to 36 local area hospitals, including all Sioux Falls area hospitals. A person can donate blood every 56 days. When you donate blood with Community Blood Bank your blood stays local for our community patients in need.
Donors must be at least 17 years old (16 years old with a signed parent consent form found at www.cbblifeblood.org), weigh 110 lbs or more and be in good general health the day of the donation. Please bring an I.D. It is recommended that a person eat and drink plenty of fluid prior to donating. For more information log onto www.cbblifeblood.org or call Community Blood Bank at (605) 331-3222.
Minutes of the Minnehaha County Commissioners for Sept. 24, 2024
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF INFORMAL PROBATE AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF TRUST ADMINISTRATION AND APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEE
Notice of Hearing: for Adult Name Change
Notice of Hearing: for Adult Name Change
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE OF DEADLINE FOR VOTER REGISTRATION
Notice of Hearing: for Adult Name Change
Minutes of the Minnehaha County Commissioners for Sept. 24, 2024
THE MINNEHAHA COUNTY COMMISSION CONVENED AT 9:00 AM on September 24, 2024, pursuant to adjournment on September 10, 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.
Chair Karsky presented Maggie Garry, Minnehaha County Safety Committee Member, and Steve Groen, Highway Superintendent, with the Gold Level and Platinum Level Loss Control/Safety Achievement Award on behalf of the South Dakota Workers' Compensation Fund and the South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance, in recognition of outstanding loss control ratios in Workers' Compensation and various liability insurance plans.
MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Kippley, to Amend the Agenda by Moving Item 18-Consider a Motion to Adopt the FY2025 Budget for Minnehaha County to Immediately Following Item 8-Public Hearing and Second Reading on Rezoning Request #24-01 from R-1 Residential District to C Commercial District on the Property Legally Described as Lot 2 Hatle Addition in the Town of Lyons in Section 17-T103N-R50W. 5 ayes.
MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Beninga, to Approve the Agenda as Amended. 5 ayes
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Bleyenberg to Approve the Consent Agenda. By roll call vote: 5 ayes. The consent agenda includes the following items:
Commission Meeting Minutes for September 10, 2024
Bills to be Paid $8,065,636.71
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September 2024 Commission Salaries
COMMISSION Salaries $37,267.20
AUDITOR Salaries $63,549.23
TREASURER Salaries $106,451.99
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Salaries $97,562.33
STATES ATTORNEY Salaries $515,299.06
PUBLIC DEFENDER Salaries $301,871.56
PUBLIC ADVOCATE Salaries $89,445.33
FACILITIES Salaries $63,109.98
EQUALIZATION Salaries $120,176.45
REGISTER OF DEEDS Salaries $51,564.44
HUMAN RESOURCES Salaries $40,338.78
SHERIFF Salaries $1,472,110.03
JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER Salaries $219,741.19
HIGHWAY Salaries $165,146.19
HUMAN SERVICES Salaries $159,404.87
MUSEUM Salaries $92,556.82
PLANNING Salaries $50,913.61
EXTENSION Salaries $3,766.40
The reports were received and placed on file in the Auditor's Office:
Auditor's Account with the County Treasurer for August 2024
Minnehaha County Abandoned Cemeteries Board
Minutes for August 2024
Routine Personnel Action
New Hire
1. Christopher Owusu, Correctional Officer for the Jail, at $25.37/hour (14/1) effective 9/14/2024.
2. Hannah Bartelt, Nathaniel Carota, Joshua Franco, July Schmidt as Correctional Officers for the Jail, at $25.37/hour (14/1) effective 9/16/2024.
3. Tarek Maalouf, Deputy State's Attorney for the State's Attorney's Office, at $3,492.00/biweekly (22/2) effective 9/23/2024.
4. To amend the start date for Julie Irvine, seasonal Election Worker for the Auditor's Office from 9/18/2024 to 9/16/2024.
5. To amend the start date for Cleo Sorenson, seasonal Election Worker, for the Auditor's Office from 9/23/2024 to 9/16/2024.
Promotions
1. Kassandra DeHaai, Appraiser in Training to Appraiser for Equalization at $29.38/hour (15/3) effective 9/9/2024.
2. Laurie Richardson, Deputy State's Attorney to Senior Deputy State's Attorney for the State's Attorney's Office, at $3,759.20/biweekly (22/4) effective 8/30/2024.
3. Erica Adams, Legal Office Assistant to Paralegal for the State's Attorney's Office at $27.98/hour (16/1) effective 9/14/2024.
4. Sharrell Logue, Legal Office Assistant to Paralegal for the State's Attorney's Office at $27.98/hour (16/1) effective 9/14/2024.
5. Sandra Kinder, Senior Property Technician for Equalization to Commission Assistant for the Commission Office at $34.93/hour (14/12) effective 9/23/2024.
6. Mark Honerman, Highway Maintenance Team Member to Senior Bridge Maintenance Team Member for the Highway at $28.68/hour (14/4) effective 9/14/2024.
Step Increases
1. Crystal Kappenman, Tax & License Technician for the Treasurer's Office, at $22.95/hour (10/3) effective 9/6/2024.
2. Kimberly Lemler, Tax & License Technician for the Treasurer's Office, at $22.95/hour (10/3) effective 9/12/2024.
3. Arika Bartel, Records Technician for the Register of Deeds, at $23.54/hour (10/4) effective 8/29/2024.
4. Zachary Cegelske, Sergeant for the Sheriff's Office, at $46.99/hour (20/12) effective 8/11/2024.
5. Tanner Cornay, Deputy Sheriff for the Sheriff's Office, at $36.70/hour (17/8) effective 8/25/2024.
6. Jason Aanenson, Deputy Sheriff for the Sheriff's Office, at $41.55/hour (17/13) effective 9/4/2024.
7. Elias Scares Hawk, Correctional Officer for the Jail, at $26.64/hour (14/2) effective 9/5/2024.
8. James Larson, STC Security Officer for STC Security, at $30.14/hour (13/8) effective 8/16/2024.
9. Selina Betancourt, Juvenile Correctional Officer II for the Juvenile Detention Center, at $29.38/hour (16/2) effective 8/5/2024.
10. Joseph Zilla, Juvenile Correctional Officer I for the Juvenile Detention Center, at $30.14/hour (13/8) effective 8/26/2024.
11. Kamilla Pheifer, Victim Witness Assistant for the State's Attorney's Office, at $29.38/hour (16/2) effective 8/22/2024.
12. Danielle Foiles, Deputy State's Attorney for the State's Attorney's Office, at $3,667.20/biweekly (22/3) effective 8/30/2024.
13. Lawton Luke, Deputy State's Attorney for the State's Attorney's Office, at $3,667.20/biweekly (22/3) effective 9/5/2024.
14. Elliott Ostermann, Mechanic Team member for the Highway, at $30.88/hour (15/5) effective 9/19/2024.
Special Personnel Actions
1. To approve one temporary Paralegal over-hire in the State's Attorney's Office.
Abatement Applications Recommended for Approval by the Director of Equalization
Parcel-95624, Adam & Heather Buss, 2023 Property Taxes, $549.36
Items within Policy Guidelines
Declare Information Technology Equipment as Surplus and Authorize Disposal
REZONING REQUEST
PUBLIC HEARING
Kevin Hoekman, Planner, was present for the public hearing and gave the second reading of an amendment to the 1990 Revised Zoning Ordinance for Minnehaha County. The amendment, Rezone Request #24-01, is to rezone from a R-1 Residence District to the C Commercial District for the property legally described as Lot 2 Hatle in the Town of Lyons in Section 17-T103N-R50W. The parcel is located at the north side of the community of Lyons, and it contains the former Lyons School building. The property is a parcel of land that is approximately 1.27 acres. The property owner is Dennis Hatle and the petitioner is Mike Hanten. The property is adjacent to existing commercial zoned property to the east. In addition, the property is directly to the north and east of existing residential zoned land. The property owner recently underwent the process of vacating the alleyway on the original town platted block and the block was replanted from many small substandard lots into two lots containing over an acre of land area for each lot. The rezoning of one of the two replanted lots will allow the property owner to utilize the old school building and bus garage for specialty car repair and sales. Once the land use is allowed, the property owner plans to construct a residence on the open lot to the west with the intent to have the business and house near each other. The Planning Commission first heard the request at the May 20, 2024, meeting. During this meeting, several neighbors presented concerns about the current condition of the property and how the rezoning may increase problems for the site. The Planning Commission voted to defer action on the item until August 26, 2024, to allow some time to see improvement to the property's condition over the summer. The Planning Commission unanimously voted to recommend denial of the rezoning request at the August 26, 2024, meeting when no progress was apparent by the petitioner to remove abandoned items from property.
Chair Karsky asked for proponents and opponents to speak on the topic. Mike Hanten, proponent, spoke in favor of the rezone request. The following opponents spoke against the rezone request: Shane Freyholtz, Harold Boer, and Deb Bunde,
MOTION by Bender, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Uphold the Recommendation of the Planning Commission to Deny the Rezoning Request #24-01 from R-1 Residential District to C Commercial District on the Property Legally Described as Lot 2 Hatle Addition in the Town of Lyons in Section 17-T103N-R50W. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.
FY 2025 BUDGET ADOPTION
Susan Beaman, Finance & Budget Officer, presented the final FY 2025 budget for Minnehaha County. The following changes from the Provisional Budget to the Final Budget were made: Revenue: Total Taxes Levied from $76,997,195 to $76,992,691; Other Financing Sources from $337,409 to $308,899; Expenditures: Director of Equalization from $2,545,165 to $2,514,905; State's Attorney from $9,033,843 to $9,082,756; Register of Deeds from $1,214,118 to $1,196,933; Sheriff's Office from $9,647,865 to $9,664,939; Sioux Metro Growth Alliance from $10,000 to $10,500; Fire Protection from $757,483 to $757,267; Emergency Management from $414,840 to $386,330; Operating Transfer Out from $337,409 to $308,899l Total Budget from $130,746,949 to $130,737,265. Public Comment was received from Gary Meyer. MOTION by Bender, seconded by Kippley, to Approve Resolution MC 24-21 for the Adoption of the Annual Budget for Minnehaha County. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.
RESOLUTION MC24-21
ADOPTION OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR MINNEHAHA COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA
Whereas, (7-21-5-thru 13), SDCL provides that the Board of County Commissioners shall each year prepare a Provisional Budget of all contemplated expenditures and revenues of the County and all its institutions and agencies for such fiscal year and,
Whereas, the Board of County Commissioners did prepare a Provisional Budget and cause same to be published by law, and
Whereas, due and legal notice has been given to the meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for the consideration of such Provisional Budget and all changes, eliminations and additions have been made thereto.
Now therefore be it resolved, That such provisional budget as amended and all its purposes, schedules, appropriations, amounts, estimates and all matters therein set forth, shall be approved and adopted as the Annual Budget of the appropriation and expenditures for Minnehaha County, South Dakota and all its institutions and agencies for calendar year beginning January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025 and the same is hereby approved and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Minnehaha County, South Dakota, this 24th day of September, 2024. The Annual Budget so adopted is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the County Auditor Minnehaha County, South Dakota. The accompanying taxes are levied by Minnehaha County for the year January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MINNEHAHA COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA
Dean Karsky, Chair
Jean Bender, Commissioner
Gerald Beninga, Commissioner
Jen Bleyenberg, Commissioner
Joe Kippley, Commissioner
ATTEST
Leah G. Anderson, Auditor
COUNTY TAX LEVIES: General - $61,614,862, $2.450/1000; Library - $1,540,336, $0.256/1000; Building Fund - $5,210,807, $0.207/1000; Fire Protection - $757,267, $0.117/1000; & Bond Redemption $7,869,419, $0.313/1000.
Commissioner Kippley left the meeting at 9:45 a.m.
ESTABLISHMENT OF SPEED ZONES FIRST READING
Steve Groen, Highway Superintendent, was present for the first reading of an ordinance providing for the establishment of speed zones on the Minnehaha County Highway System. In April of 2021, a speed zone ordinance was adopted to enable enforcement of speed limits under 55 mph on County Highways. There are three proposed additions to the speed zone ordinance. The first change reduces the speed limit adjacent to and under the I-29 overpass on County Highway 114. The current speed is 55 MPH, but it would be reduced to 40 MPH due to the heavy and frequent turning traffic. The second proposed change is north of Dell Rapids on County Highway 127. Currently, the speed limit is 55 MPH but changes to 25 MPH when entering city limits. The proposed change includes reducing the speed limit to 45 MPH prior to the 25 MPH zone. The last proposed change is a reduction in the speed limit from 55 MPH to 45 MPH between County Highway 149 and 465th Ave on County Highway 118. This section of road is adjacent to the Tri-Valley School and was requested by the school administration. The proposed ordinance would replace the ordinance from August 2023. MOTION by Bleyenberg, seconded by Beninga, to Approve the First Reading of an Ordinance Providing for the Establishment of Speed Zones on the Minnehaha County Highway System. 4 ayes.
SUPPLY PURCHASE
Steve Groen, Highway Superintendent, was present to request authorization for the Highway Department to purchase up to $100,000 worth of slip-lining for culverts from the Nebraska Department of Transportation's (NDOT) Culvert PVC Slip-Lining Bid. On May 21, 2024, the Commission approved the purchase of up to $250,000 worth of culvert PVC slip-lining from Union County's bid through the low bidder, Subsurface Inc. During the culvert survey completed this summer by our culvert interns, a 54" culvert on County Highway 151 was identified as needing repair/replacement. This culvert is a candidate for slip-lining, allowing the Highway Department to repair the culvert without closing the road. The Union County bid did not include a price for a 54" liner, but Subsurface Inc has agreed to allow the purchase from the Nebraska Department of Transportation's bid that includes the appropriate size. MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Authorize the Highway Department to purchase up to $100,000 worth of slip-lining for culverts from the Nebraska Department of Transportation’s (NDOT)Culvert PVC Slip-Lining Bid. By roll call vote: 4 ayes.
EQUIPMENT SURPLUS
DECLARATION
Upon the request of Steve Groen, Highway Superintendent, MOTION by Bender, seconded by Beninga, to Declare the Following Equipment as Surplus: Ford F-550 Crew Cab Diesel With a Hydraulic Dump Body; Sterling LT9500 Dump Truck With Underbody Scraper, Plow, Wing, and Salt Spreader; Sterling LT9500 Dump Truck With Underbody Scraper, Plow, Wing, and Salt Spreader; Freightliner 114SD Dump Truck With Underbody Scraper, Plow, Wing, and Salt Spreader; 2003 Ford F-350 Weed Spraying Truck; 1984 IR P-250 Mobile Air Compressor; 2004 Trail King Side Dump Trailer; 2014 Tennant 5680 Floor Scrubber and Authorize Disposal by Online Auction Through PurpleWave and Deposit the Proceeds Into the Highway and Bridge Fund. By roll call vote: 4 ayes.
EQUIPMENT PURCHASE
Upon the request of Steve Groen, Highway Superintendent, MOTION by Bleyenberg, seconded by Bender, to Authorize the Highway Department to Purchase two Tandem Axle Trucks using the Minnesota State Contract in the Amount of $266,042. 4 ayes.
BRYNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT HEARING NOTICE
Upon the request of Joe Bosman, Captain, MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Authorize the Auditor to Post Notice of a Public Hearing for the 2024 JAG Spending Plan to be held on October 15, 2024, during the Regularly Scheduled Commission Meeting. 4 ayes.
BRYNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRM AGREEMENT
Upon the request of Joe Bosman, Captain, MOTION by Bender, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Authorize the Chair to Sign the Interlocal Agreement between Minnehaha County and the City of Sioux Falls for the 2024 JAG Program Award. By roll call vote:4 ayes.
AGREEMENTS
Upon the request of Mike Mattson, Warden, MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Approve and Authorize the Chair to Sign Assignment Agreements between Minnehaha County and the South Dakota Office of Attorney General to Receive and Maintain Fingerprint Scanning Machines. By roll call vote: 4 ayes.
LEMPG AGREEMENT
Jason Gearman, Emergency Management Director, gave a briefing on the 2025 Local Emergency Management Performance Grant Sub-Recipient Agreement between Minnehaha County and the South Dakota Office of Emergency Management. The grant provides 50% reimbursement of eligible salary and benefits for the Emergency Management Director and the Assistant Emergency Management Director. Disaster response planning, training, and assessments, and report submissions to the State are requirements of the program. MOTION by Bender, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Authorize the Chair to Sign the 2025 LEMPG Sub-Recipient Agreement between Minnehaha County and the South Dakota Office of Emergency Management. By roll call vote: 4 ayes.
BRIEFING
Jeff Schaefer, South Dakota Department of Legislative Audit, gave a presentation regarding the fiscal and compliance audit for Fiscal Year 2023, which resulted in an unmodified audit opinion.
RESCHEDULE MEETING DATES
Upon the request of Meredith Jarchow, Assistant Commission Administrative Officer, MOTION by Bleyenberg, seconded by Bender, to Approve the Rescheduling of the November 5, 2024, Building Committee and Commission Meetings to November 12, 2024, and the December 24, 2024, Commission Meeting to December 31, 2024. 4 ayes.
SURPLUS DECLARATION
Commissioner Beninga left the meeting at 10:07 a.m. and returned at 10:09 a.m.
Tom Greco, Commission Administrative Officer, presented a request for approval to declare the Law Library Books as surplus and to authorize disposal as printed text pursuant to SDCL 6-13-1. The Law Library is located on the 4th floor of the County Courthouse and will be renovated into a courtroom with construction beginning this calendar year. Due to the renovation, there is a need to clear the existing space which includes approximately 90 multi-volume book/journal sets and approximately 90 individual books. Over the course of evaluating the contents of the library, it was determined that the vast majority of books are no longer useful due to obsolete information, or they are no longer necessary considering online availability through public Westlaw access, which is currently located in the Law Library. It's estimated that the Law Library is used no more than ten times per month, with nearly all visits made to access Westlaw. Additionally, and with the exception of South Dakota codes and supplements, no new hard copy volumes have been purchased since 2013. Staff have contacted various government entities and consulted with the Museum and Library to gauge interest in obtaining the books, but there was none for the reasons noted above. There is an extremely limited market for the sale of such volumes due to no historical or reference value. There has been a tentative interest in obtaining one of the 90 sets currently in the library. Printed text may be disposed of through sale, trade, or destruction without further Commission action. It's anticipated that most of the books will be recycled or junked, but in the event other government entities or nonprofits express interest, staff will arrange for the transfer of the books. MOTION by Bender, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Declare Asset 0520 – Law Library Books – as Surplus and to Authorize Disposal as Printed Text Pursuant to SDCL 6-13-1. By roll call vote: 4 ayes.
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOD UPDATES
Tom Greco, Commission Administrative Officer, presented a briefing regarding proposed amendments to Section 15.14, Parking, to the Minnehaha County Employee Handbook. The proposed amendments will be returned to the Commission at the meeting of October 1 for final consideration. The proposed amendments to the policy are the result of a review by staff from the Commission Office, Human Resources, Facilities, and the Sheriff's Office. The two primary amendments to the existing policy include transitioning Lot C to an employee-only lot and clarifying parking requirements for lot E. Other policy amendments include: requiring the submission of medical documentation to Human Resources for certain temporary permits; allowing any color permit parking in Lot I; and restricting the duration of temporary permits issued by select departments to no more than 30 days.
OPPORTUNITY FOR
PUBLIC COMMENT
Les Kinstad, Sioux Falls, SD, spoke about gun concerns.
Jean Childs, Sioux Falls, SD, spoke about election concerns.
Dennis Haugen, Sioux Falls, SD, spoke about the role of the elected officials.
Leah Anderson, County Auditor, spoke about the absentee voting process and a requested meeting with Commissioner Kippley that was rejected.
John Kunnari, Sioux Falls, SD, spoke about concerns with registered voters that use a mail forwarding service as a residence.
Jessica Pollema, Sioux Falls, SD, spoke about election concerns.
Gary Meyer, Hartford, SD, spoke about concerns of how the September 10th Commission meeting were handled.
Cindy Meyer, Hartford, SD, spoke about election concerns.
COMMISSIONER LIAISON REPORTS
Commissioner Karsky reported on the recent South Dakota Association of County Commissioners annual meeting.
MOTION by Bender, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Enter into Executive Session pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2 (1), (3), (4), and (6) at 10:55 a.m. 4 ayes.
Chair Karsky declared the executive session concluded at 11:14 a.m.
MOTION by Bender, seconded by Beninga, to adjourn at 11:15 a.m. 4 ayes.
The Commission adjourned until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024.
APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION:
Dean Karsky
Chair
ATTEST:
Kym Christiansen
Commission Recorder
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10-3-24-1tc
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF INFORMAL PROBATE AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
PRO. 23-0077
In the Matter of the Estate of
LYLE EVERETT O'DONNELL,
Deceased.
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA IN CIRCUIT COURT
:SS
COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
PRO. 23-0077
Notice is given that on the 20th day of March, 2023, the following person was appointed as Personal Representative of the estate of Lyle Everett O'Donnell:
Jamie Kopp-O'Donnell
7205 W. Stoney Creek, St., Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 653-0117
Creditors of the decedent must file their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or their claims may be barred.
Claims may be filed with the Personal Representative (by sending to her attorney at the address below); or Claims may also be filed at the Courthouse with the Minnehaha County Clerk of Courts, and a copy of the claim must be mailed to the Personal Representative (through her attorney below).
Jamie Kopp-O’Donnell
7205 W. Stoney Creek, St, Sioux Falls SD 57106
(605)6530117
Angelia Gries
MINNEHAHA COUNTY CLERK OF COURTS
425 N. Dakota Ave.,
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-5900
ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Lindsay M. Harris, JD
Harris Law & Co.
5019 S. Bur Oak Pl., Sioux Falls, SD 57108 605-777-1772
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF TRUST ADMINISTRATION AND APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEE
In the Matter of the Trust
Administration of
JAMES MICHAEL LOE
Deceased.
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA )
:SS
COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA)
Notice is given that on May 16, 2024, the following person:
Tammy Becker-Egger
1500 E. 32nd St.,
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
was appointed as the Trustee in the trust administration for James Michael Loe. As Trustee, Tammy Becker-Egger has full power and authority to settle all claims and administer the Trust Estate of James Michael Loe.
Creditors of the decedent must file their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or their claims may be barred.
Claims may be filed with the above-named Trustee by mailing a claim notice with supporting documentation to the address above. Alternatively, claims may be emailed or mailed to the Trustee's attorney.
Dated this 4th day of September, 2024.
Lindsey M. Harris, JD
Attorney for Trustee, Tammy Becker-Egger
HARRIS LAW, PROF. LLC
5019 S Bur Oak Pl., Sioux Falls, SD 57108 605-777-1772
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9-12-24-3tc
Notice of Hearing: for Adult Name Change
CIV:24-3712
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA) SS COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA)
IN CIRCUIT COURT
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
In the Matter of the Petition
of Chloe Lynn Person,
For a Change of Name to
Leo Lou Person
CIV:24-3712
Notice is hereby given that a Verified Petition for Adult Name Change has been filed by Chloe Lynn Person, the object and prayer of which is to change Petitioner’s name from Chloe Lynn Person to Leo Lou Person.
On the 22nd day of October, 2024, at the hour of 11:00 a.m. said Verified Petition will be heard by this Court before the Honorable Judge Hoffman 5A, 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 4th Day of Sept., 2024 at Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Attested by,
Cathy Arant, Clerk of Court
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Notice of Hearing: for Adult Name Change
CIV 24-3820
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA) SS COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA)
IN CIRCUIT COURT
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
In the Matter of the Petition
of Jean Ann Heisler,
For a Change of Name to
Jean Ann Eller
CIV: 24-3820
Notice is hereby given that a Verified Petition for Adult Name Change has been filed by Jean Ann Heisler, the object and prayer of which is to change Petitioner’s name from Jean Ann Heisler to Jean Ann Eller.
On the 29th day of October, 2024, at the hour of 11:00 a.m. said Verified Petition will be heard by this Court before the Honorable Judge Pekas 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 11th Day of Sept., 2024 at Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Attested by,
Cathy Arant, Clerk of Court
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
MINNEHAHA COUNTY 5-YEAR TRANSPORTATION AND BRIDGE
IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Notice is hereby given that a public meeting will be held at the Minnehaha County Commission Chambers located at 415 N Dakota Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD. The Commission Meeting begins at 9:00 am on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024. The purpose of the meeting is to review and solicit comments on the Minnehaha County 5-Year Transportation and Bridge Improvement Plan.
Meeting Assistance: Accommodations for the meeting will be provided for persons with disabilities upon request. Please contact the Minnehaha County Highway Department at (605) 367-4316 (voice or TDD) 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
Dated this 18 day of September, 2024.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the Matter of the ESTATE OF
BENNY E. OLSON, Deceased.
49 PRO 24-229
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA )
: SS
COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA )
In the Matter of the ESTATE OF
BENNY E. OLSON, Deceased.
IN CIRCUIT COURT SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
49 PRO 24-229
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is given that on August 20, 2024, Tracey Richard Stoll, whose address is 201 E. Lotta St. #4 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota was appointed as Personal Representative of the Estate of Ben Olson.
Creditors of decedent must file their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or their claims may be barred.
Claims must be filed with the Personal Representative or may be filed with the clerk, and a copy of the claim mailed to the Personal Representative.
Tracey Richard Stoll 201 E. Lotta St #4 Sioux Falls, SD 57105 Personal Representative
Mary R. Ash
Ash Law Office, PLLC
5101 S. Nevada Ave., Suite #130 Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 800-1071
Attorney for Personal Representative
Angelia M. Gries
Minnehaha County Clerk of Courts 425 North Dakota Ave
Sioux Falls SD 57104
(605) 367-5900
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NOTICE OF DEADLINE FOR VOTER REGISTRATION
Voter registration for the General Election to be held on November 5th, 2024, will close on October 21, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Failure to register by this date will cause forfeiture of voting rights for this election. If you are in doubt about whether you are registered, check the Voter Information Portal at www.sdsos.gov or call the county auditor at 605-367-4220.
Registration may be completed during regular business hours at the county auditor's office, municipal finance office, secretary of state's office, and those locations which provide driver's licenses, SNAP, TANF, WIC, military recruitment, and assistance to the disabled as provided by the Department of Human Services. You may contact the county auditor to request a mail-in registration form or access a mail-in form at www.sdsos.gov.
Any voter who needs assistance, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may contact the county auditor for information and special assistance in voter registration.
Leah G Anderson, Minnehaha County Auditor
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Notice of Hearing: for Adult Name Change
49 CIV 24-3991
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA) SS COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA)
IN CIRCUIT COURT
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
In the Matter of the Petition
of Emily Ann Morgan,
For a Change of Name to
Emily Ann Bossman
49 CIV:24-3991
Notice is hereby given that a Verified Petition for Adult Name Change has been filed by Emily Ann Morgan, the object and prayer of which is to change Petitioner’s name from Emily Ann Morgan to Emily Ann Bossman.
On the 12th day of November, 2024, 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 requested.
Dated this 24th Day of Sept., 2024 at Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Attested by,
Cathy Arant, Clerk of Court
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It's harvest time! To celebrate and wish our local agricultural folks well, we've got a harvest-themed issue, with updates on this weekend's harvest festival, what our Ag students are up to, FFA update, and more. Plus, a local Banker receives an excellence award, the local Lion's Club keeps moving forward on establishing itself, a meeting on Referred Law 21 and a Q&A on the grocery tax, and so much more!
The City of Garretson will be adding two GHS students to its city council roster this fall. On Friday, Kaitlyn Steinhoff and Eliza Potter were announced as the Youth Advisory Council (YAC) representatives.
Garretson High School Seniors Eliza Potter (left) and Kaitlyn Steinhoff (right) were elected as Youth Advisory Council representatives last week. They will be joining the Garretson City Council as official, non-voting members. //photo submitted
Both are seniors, are looking forward to the experience, and are "super excited to get started," according to GHS Blue Ink.
Initially proposed by Mayor Bruce Brown at the July meeting, the Youth Advisory Council will be a way for students in the school district to give input on how the city is governed and learn how local governance works.
In the July 2024 council meeting, Mayor Brown proposed that two students be recruited to sit on the council as an advisory committee. He had contacted the school last April to suggest the idea.
"This is a resolution that I'm proposing. I worked with the school, and talked to a number of people about having some students take part from government class, take part in city council meetings."
As the YAC, the students will be able to participate in discussions, give input, bring ideas, and act as student liaisons with their peers. However, they will not be able to vote.
"The motive behind the creation of the council is to give young people in our community a direct voice in shaping decisions that impact them," said Garretson High School Social Studies teacher Reece Moehlenbrink.
While there was some consternation within the initial council discussion as to whether every student who would be interested in the program would be given a fair opportunity to participate, the council ultimately left the administration of the program up to the school.
With that, the school handed the reins over to Moehlenbrink. He introduced the program to the students, and requested that students who were interested sign up. He then let teachers and staff know what the program was and the qualities the council was looking for, and had them fill out a form to vote for their top two choices.
"We’re involving students in brainstorming sessions and encouraging them to share their input on everything from recreational spaces to local events, and even broader community development initiatives," Moehlenbrink said. "The goal is to make sure that our youth in Garretson feel heard and valued, and that their ideas are taken seriously in city planning and development. It’s been really exciting to see how engaged students have been during brainstorming sessions and the creative solutions they come up with for improving our community. The students are really excited about having the opportunity to have this platform for their thoughts and concerns to be heard in our community."
Steinhoff and Potter had their initial meeting last week with Mayor Brown, and will officially be starting at November 4th's regular city council meeting after observing in October.
This past weekend The Country Apple Orchard in Harrisburg, SD hosted the 2nd annual ‘Fittest on the Farm’ strongman competition with all proceeds going to Make-a-Wish South Dakota. The competition had four divisions which were based on individuals’ experience with powerlifting; Female Farmers, Female Ranch Hands, Male Farmers, and Male Ranch Hands. The competitors took part in five different events where each were scored based on times, number of reps, or distance. At the end of the five events, the top 3 individuals with the combined highest scores were awarded medals and prizes from the sponsors. Siri Wollmann (25) and Tanner Baatz (16) both of Garretson competed and placed in the competition.
Tanner Baatz, Siri Wollmann, and Bryce Wollmann at Fittest on the Farm. //photo submitted
Bryce Wollmann, a 2015 graduate of Garretson, has been into powerlifting for many years and even converted his two car garage into a personal gym back in 2021. Bryce had initially signed up to compete and talked Siri and Tanner into joining him. Unfortunately due to an illness, Bryce was not able to compete, but was there to coach and cheer Siri and Tanner on. Siri was put in the Female Ranch Hand division with 3 other females and Tanner was put in the Male Ranch Hand division with six other males.
The first event was the Tractor Pull. The females were challenged with pulling an approximately 1000 pound tractor in neutral 50 feet within a one minute time period or as far as they could if not the 50 feet. Siri came in third place in that event pulling the tractor the full 50 feet in just 24 seconds. The Male Ranch Hand division had the same requirements but the tractor was put into first gear for an additional challenge. Tanner came in first place in that event pulling the tractor 30 feet 6 inches in the 1 minute time period.
The second event was the Sledgehammer Hold. Each division had an 8 pound sledge hammer that they were to hold straight out in front of them for as long as possible with their backs flat against a railing. In the Female Ranch Hand division, Siri kept the sledge hammer up for 1:57 tying for second place. Tanner ended up with a first place keeping his cool and sledge hammer elevated for 3:27.
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SIOUX FALLS – When the Minnehaha County Commission met on Tuesday, Sept. 24, the meeting room was mostly filled with supporters of county auditor Leah Anderson.
Although there was nothing on the agenda specifically regarding the auditor’s office, people showed solidarity with her over a call for her resignation made by Commissioner Joe Kippley on Sept. 10.
And Kippley’s call came as a result of a claim Anderson made in June when she alleged 24,500 ballots from the 2020 General Election were missing in the totals.
In June, though, she did state she needed time to do more work to ascertain what happened; however, she still sent out a media release a few days before that June meeting making the same 24,500 ballot claim.
On Sept. 3 – almost three months after Anderson made that initial claim, Kippley asked that she be put on the Sept. 10 agenda to explain what she had learned.
It was at that following meeting that Anderson did say that the 24,500 “discrepancy” had been cleared up so that she felt “comfortable” with the totals.
After she explained her findings, Kippley asked Anderson if she had any “regrets” about making her incomplete findings public.
The call for her resignation then came after she said she wouldn’t have done anything differently.
Kippley later stated that it was her response to his question which led him to suggest that Anderson resign her position.
One of the public commentors at the Sept. 24 meeting did imply that silence from the other commissioners after Kippley’s remarks meant that they all agreed with him. But the facts that no one said anything at the time in support of Kippley, either, and that the 2025 budget was adopted without the addition of more funds for litigations, as Kippley suggested, could just as likely, if not more likely, mean that the others did not agree with him.
The same commentor also used the example of a previous home-rule charter briefing as a testimony the commission wanted to get rid of Anderson, but in that case, the only thing that ever happened from that original briefing, was commissioners chose not to pursue it.
(That proposal called for the elimination of the elected county auditor, treasurer and register of deeds in favor of one appointed county finance officer.)
Even if something about home rule had come to a vote, that would have just been to put it on the ballot, as only the county voters, and not county commissioners, can adopt that form of government.
FY2025 budget
As the last meeting in September is when the state says budgets for the next year must be in place, commissioners unanimously passed the approximately $131 million proposal for next year.
While this budget is a major reduction from the 2024 figure, the main take-away from Tuesday was that, once again, the tax levies were going down.
While it is considered normal to complain about taxes being too high, increases in property taxes have come from increases in property values, and not in increases in how the county charges people.
Finance Officer Susan Beaman provided figures that the county mill levies have gone down eight of the 11 years since 2015. In that time, the tax levy has gone from $3.424 per $1,000 of assessed value to $2.97 (there were slight upticks of 9-cents in 2018 and 5-cents in 2020).
But, basically, as Minnehaha County Director of Equalization Chris Lilla said in the past: “Don’t blame the county if your assessed value is going up, blame your neighbor!”
The next county commission meeting will be at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1, in the third-floor meeting room of the Minnehaha County Administration Building at 6th and Minnesota in Sioux Falls.
