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Changes likely for All-State Band auditions

Carrie Moritz
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Changes likely for All-State Band auditions

By Dana Hess

For the S.D. NewsMedia Association

            PIERRE — The South Dakota High School Activities Association is looking for some direction from the state’s high school band directors about how to change the procedures for conducting auditions for All-State Band.

            After a lengthy discussion at its meeting Wednesday, June 12, SDHSAA board members voted to convene a meeting of SDHSAA staff and high school band directors to find some common ground.

            The current procedure calls for the association to use the state airplane to fly judges to audition locations across the state for two weekends in January. The judges are driven to the audition site on the third weekend. If inclement weather grounds the plane or forces a school hosting auditions to close, students record their auditions.

            Recorded auditions are traditionally used when students try out for All-State Jazz Band. Some high school band directors have been hesitant about using recorded auditions for All-State Band because they believe it’s best for have students perform live for the judges.

            Kimberly Carda, the band director for Roncalli High School in Aberdeen, told the board that live auditions give the students a “real world, life experience.”

            According to SDHSAA Executive Director Dan Swartos, inclement weather has played havoc with auditions the past two years. Two years ago, after two weekends of live auditions, bad weather caused students on the third weekend to send in recorded auditions. This year weather was bad on the first weekend, so all students sent in recorded auditions.

            “It’s not a good situation,” Swartos said. “To get three straight weekends of good weather in South Dakota is a crap shoot.”

            SDHSAA Assistant Executive Director Brooks Bowman, who handles fine arts activities for the association, said the main concerns are keeping students safe during inclement weather, missed class time for students and band directors and the inequity of holding auditions over three weekends, essentially giving some students one or two more weeks of practice before their auditions.

            Bowman offered the board two options to consider. One option was video-recording all auditions. All auditions would need to be turned in to the association office by Jan. 25, 2025. Band directors would ensure that students met all the audition requirements. SDHSAA would develop and distribute guidelines for making recordings.

            According to the report Bowman gave the board, that option handles concerns about safety and inclement weather, lost class time and the inequity of some students having longer to prepare for their auditions. His report does note the concern that not all schools may have adequate recording equipment and that the option would create more work for some band directors.

            Currently audition judges are paid a flat fee of $1,500. Bowman suggested changing that fee to $10 per audition. With approximately 650 auditions that cost would be $6,500 annually.

            The second option Bowman gave the board was for live recordings of all auditions on Jan. 25, 2025. The chairs of the eight music regions would be tasked with selecting host sites, scheduling audition times and hiring proctors to do the recordings.

            In the second option, Bowman proposed purchasing video recorders for each region as well as two SD cards for each recording device. This would result in one-time costs to the association of $9,500 for recorders and $1,520 for SD cards. Bowman estimates that hiring proctors would cost $4,600 per year as well as the $6,500 cost for hiring judges. Region chairs would be paid $200 each.

            While weather could still play a factor, Bowman’s report said the second option addresses the equity of having all students make their recordings on the same day. There could be concerns about mechanical or technical issues with the recorders.

            Swartos said that the association is more concerned with safety and equity than it is with costs. Currently the association budgets $25,000 for All-State Band auditions. Because of the inclement weather this January, the association spent about $7,000 on the auditions. Bowman said about $1,000 of that amount came from hotel rooms that he could not cancel.

            Asked by the board which option he preferred, Bowman chose the first. “If we do recorded auditions, we don’t have to worry about kids traveling in bad weather,” Bowman said.

            A vote to accept the first option resulted in a 4-4 tie with one board member missing. Four band directors were in the audience. When asked to pick their favorite option, that vote resulted in a 2-2 tie.

            On a 7-1 vote, the board decided to have SDHSAA staff and high school band directors meet to work out a solution. The board will make a decision about how to conduct All-State Band auditions at a special meeting in late August or early September.  

12U & 10U Season Recap

Carrie Moritz
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12U & 10U Season Recap

            Over the weekend of June 28th-30th, Garretson 10U and 12U youth baseball players participated in the MinnDak Baseball League Tournament, competing for the championship in the 12U Mid and 10U Mid brackets. Both teams began on Friday at the higher seed's locations, then completed the tournament on Saturday and Sunday. It was a single-elimination tournament, but teams were able to come back via the consolation bracket if they won enough games. Though none of the Garretson teams came away with a championship win, they all walked away knowing they played a good game.

several young boys posing on a baseball field
Garretson's two 10U baseball teams on June 29. // contributed photo

Garretson 12U starts strong with a win

            The Palisades Oil & Propane 12U players began Friday night at Flandreau's Teeners Field, and won 9-7 after coming from behind in the fourth inning.

            Garretson 12U scored near the top of the first inning, when Cameron R scored on a passed ball. They watched as Flandreau matched that run at the bottom of the second, tying it up 1-1.

            At the top of the third, Carson B scored on a wild pitch, pulling the team ahead, but they didn't keep it as Flandreau gave back two of their own at the bottom, bringing the game to 3-2. Now behind, Garretson was determined to snag the lead and keep it as they scored five at the top of the fourth, starting when Caleb M hit a ground ball to right field and reached on an error, sending Jacob F., Beckett T., and Conner W. over home plate. Noah L. later crossed on a passed ball, Caleb M. scored when teammate Carson B. was walked, and Devon H. rounded out the 5-point inning when he scored on a fly ball to center field hit by Cooper D.

            Now 7-3, the opponents did their best to catch up by scoring 3 points in the bottom of the fourth and one more at the bottom of the sixth, but they couldn't match Garretson's singles in the fifth and sixth inning, and Garretson took home the win.

            The next morning, the team headed back to Flandreau to face Madison 12U White/Stadium, and the early morning game saw the opponents steal the thunder as they lost 1-11. Garretson got on the board at the top of the second inning, tying the score 1-1, but were unable to gather any more points as the opponents ran a hard-hitting game.

            Now in the consolation bracket, they took on the 12-U Volga Wildcats, and came out victorious in the final inning with a 10-9 win. The teams were evenly matched, as the first inning saw Volga score three and Garretson score two. The Wildcats were able to pull ahead in the second and hold off the offense in the second and third inning, but in the fourth Garretson took its revenge, scoring four when Thor Z. , Beckett T., Noah L., and Caleb M. all successfully hit one after the other, sending their teammates over home plate and bringing the score to 6-8.

            The Wildcats inched ahead in the fifth, but Garretson answered with three more runs in the bottom of the sixth, tying the game 9-9. The Wildcats scored one at the top of the seventh, and Garretson answered back with a point of their own when Carson B. doubled on a ground ball to center and sent Caleb M. over home plate, but a final call pulled Volga's point away and declared Garretson victorious.

            Now given a chance to move ahead in the tournament, Garretson faced the Baltic Bulldogs 12U in Baltic on Saturday, and had a hard loss as the Bulldogs ran away with the win 0-10, knocking Garretson out of the tournament.

10U teams have fun

            The two Garretson 10U teams worked hard to have fun during their tournament, despite having to face each other in the consolation bracket on Saturday evening in Humboldt.

            Garretson Ice Rock Campground/VB Blue Dragons 10U faced off with West Central White in their first game of the tournament, and took the loss 1-7. The next day, they were pitted against Garretson's other 10U team, the Garretson Gazette, and ended their year after the Gazette took the win, 6-12. The young team had bested the Gazette earlier in the season in a 4-1 game in May, so the Gazette was out for revenge. Garretson IRC/VB ended their season with three wins and seven losses, and three games were canceled due to the weather in mid-June.

            Garretson Gazette 10U won their first game of the tournament, beating a Flandreau Purple team that had bested them earlier in the season. Garretson entered the tournament with a 10-2 win under their belt. The next day, they headed to Humboldt to face the Volga Wolverines, who proved to be too much for the team and they lost 0-7. (The tournament top seed, the Volga Wolverines would go on to win the championship against Madison Infotech in a 10-2 game on Sunday afternoon.)

            Now in the consolation bracket, they played their friends on the Garretson IRC/VB team on Saturday evening, ready to avenge their loss earlier in the season. They took the win, moving them further into the bracket.

            On Sunday morning, the young athletes were pitted against Madison Gray, who had bested them earlier in the season as well. Madison Gray pulled out the first score of the game, but a pop fly from L. Snyders at the top of the third sent three over home plate and energized the team. The two opponents tied in the fourth inning. Garretson pulled ahead one in the fifth inning, and Madison re-tied the game 5-5 at the bottom of the sixth. Now headed into extra innings, the two teams successfully held each other off as they tested their endurance for two more innings. At the bottom of the ninth and with one on base, Madison's Colt R. doubled and brought his teammate home, ending the game and Garretson Gazette 10U's season. The Gazette 10U team ended their year with a 6-7-1 record.

            The 12U Baseball team will play again during Pack the Park on July 13 at 6:00 p.m., when they join the 12U Softball team and HR Derby Slow Pitch Softball team for a night of fun and games. During intermission, there will be a player parade, where all the players from the tee ball, baseball, and softball teams will be brought out to celebrate their season's accomplishments. Come together as a community for a silent auction, raffle, and more to raise funds for the Benton Howe Memorial Scholarship, which celebrates and remembers a young athlete who was taken from the community too soon and pays it forward to all Garretson youth.

Jays win against the Rebels 6-5!!

Carrie Moritz
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Jays win against the Rebels 6-5!!

from Coach Austin Vanhove

            On Sunday, the Garretson BlueJays traveled to Akron to take on the Rebels. Trey ripped his sleeves off and showed Akron who was boss, throwing 5 scoreless innings and leading the team in RBI’s at the plate.

baseball player in light blue at the end of a successful swing at bat
//Garrick A. Moritz, Gazette

            Tayson came in next and the umpire decided to make him throw a baseball inside a Pringles can strike zone and started walking a bunch of batters.

baseball player running over first base
//Garrick A. Moritz, Gazette

            Then Nick came in and also decided to walk some dudes, but then he set them down 1-2-3.

            Tayson had a great hit. Chute, Brady Bonte, and Koch all didn't hit the ball. Flanny made some great digs and Brady Bonte caught. Akron is a wiry team that never gives up.

            The Jays played all Garretson guys again; what a time to be alive in amateur baseball.

            The Jays took on Flandreau Monday night in Garretson (results not available at press time), giving the start to Scott Splett for the first time in his career. He's been doing core all morning getting ready for this. Steckler and Sparrow weren't there - one due to work, the other due to his bum being on a beach.

            Jays fly together, and we looked to make some noise against a Cornbelt team. Hope we got 'em!

            Next home game is tonight (Thursday) and it's the Hall of Fame game, starting at 7:00 p.m. Best game of the year! Come see Jerry Scholl and Shirley Johnson get inducted!

baseball player running over first base
//Garrick A. Moritz, Gazette

Garretson 14U has a tough 3-5 loss during Independence Day Celebrations

Carrie Moritz
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Garretson 14U has a tough 3-5 loss during Independence Day Celebrations

            Garretson 14U had a tough loss on the home turf last week Tuesday as they took on Canton in their final regular home game of the season. Garretson out-hit the opposing team, but just couldn't get their boys over home plate as they saw Canton tie up, then pull ahead in the third and fourth innings.

baseball player in blue swinging a bat
Chase Costello at bat. //Carrie Moritz, Gazette

            Garretson opened the game by scoring two at the bottom of the first inning, when Chase Costello scored on an error and Wyatt Potter scored on a double by Jacoby Costello. They kept the second inning short but in the third, Canton tied up the game while Garretson found itself out in five at bats. The opponents pulled ahead by one in the fourth inning, and kept Garretson scoreless until the bottom of the seventh inning, when J. Costello singled on a ground ball and Colton Buchholz crossed home plate. Unfortunately, it wasn't enough to overcome the two points Canton had acquired at the top of the inning, sending the boys home with a score of 3-5.

baseball pitcher throwing ball
Colton Buchholz pitching. //Carrie Moritz, Gazette

            J. Costello led the team with two hits in four at bats, a double, and two runners batted in. As a team, Garretson had nine hits.

            Pitching for Garretson 14U were Buchholz, who allowed four hits and walked three, and Blake Benson, who struck out two while allowing two hits and walking two.

            The team finished up its regular season on Tuesday (results not available at press time), and will be hosting the State 14U Tournament July 26-28. All are invited to come and cheer on the teams!

Garretson 16U victorious in 3 of 4 games

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Garretson 16U victorious in 3 of 4 games

            Garretson 16U baseball had a busy week over the fourth of July, as they played four games in three days. On Monday, July 1, they had played against Tri-Valley. On Tuesday, they took on Canton, and on Wednesday, they hosted Volga for a double game. After a short holiday break, they traveled to Parker on Monday, July 8.

baseball player in blue sliding into base with player behind just before catching the ball
Isaiah Coburn safe at second! //Carrie Moritz, Gazette

            While the team lost against Tri-Valley (covered in the July 4 Gazette), the athletes stayed home on Tuesday for the Legion's Independence Day celebration and hosted the Canton C-Hawks. After their hearty meal of hamburgers and hot dogs, a wild six innings put Garretson solidly in the lead, ending the game with a score of 13-2.

            The game was tied at the top of the second, as Canton grabbed one point at the top and Garretson followed with a score by Tyler Erickson at the bottom of the inning. Earlier, Erickson had netted a triple on a pop fly to right field. Batting him in was Ian Buettner, who popped out to second base.

baseball player in blue running between bases
Tyler Erickson heads to third base on a successful steal. //Carrie Moritz, Gazette

            However, in the bottom of the second, Garretson scored two as Collin Olson doubled on a line drive to right field, sending Isaac Stoterau and Dan Hoskins home. Isaiah Coburn sent Olson home with a hard ground ball to center field, driving the score to 4-1. To finish the inning, Erickson singled on a pop fly to second, bringing Coburn over the plate.

            Garretson cinched their lead by keeping Canton scoreless until the top of the fifth inning, and widened that gap by scoring five more points in the bottom of the fourth, ending the game 13-2.

            Overall, the home team had 17 hits, with two doubles (Aiden Johnson and Olson) and one triple (Erickson). Starting pitcher Olson struck out five, walked three, and allowed four hits against 18 batters. Relief pitcher Coburn struck out one, walked one, and allowed two hits against 10 batters.

            On Wednesday, the team hosted Volga, hoping to repeat the performance of the night before in a double game. While the first game saw Volga edge out Garretson by one point, the second showed the prowess of the team as they came back and finished 11-5.

            Garretson had the lead in the first game as they netted five points in the bottom of the second inning to Volga's one, but Volga stayed hot on their heels with three more in the third. At the bottom of the fourth, it was 7-4, but Volga pulled out three to tie it up in the fifth. The teams stayed neck-in-neck 8-8 through the sixth, but Garretson was unable to overcome Volga's single at the top of the 7th, giving the opponent the win 8-9.

            Standout plays were by Carter Siemonsma, who tripled on a fly ball to right field at the bottom of the fourth sending Caiden Maack home, and Buettner, who hit a double in the bottom of the second to send Siemonsma home. Erickson batted in two and Olson batted in one, while Olson (2), Siemonsma (2), Brecken Weir, Cole Jessen, Maack, and Stoterau all successfully stole bases.

            In the second game against Volga, the home team easily dispatched their opponents by snagging the lead in the bottom of the first and not letting go. Garretson took home 2 points in the first inning and three each in the second, third, and fourth, forcing the opponents to cry uncle after they notched zero runs at the top of the fifth, ending the game 11-5.

            Johnson touched home plate three times during the game and successfully stole five bases, despite not getting a single hit. Erickson, Dylan Waltman, and Olson each batted in one. Second relief pitcher Siemonsma nearly played a shut-out game with three strikeouts against five batters and zero walks, while starting pitcher Hoskins only allowed one hit in eleven batters and walked zero and relief pitcher Buettner struck out one, walked three, and allowed four hits.

            After a short break for the holiday, the team headed to Parker on Monday and again came out victorious, bringing their season score to 9-6 so far. Garretson pulled out the lead right away, scoring two at the top of the first when Siemonsma and Erickson scored. They kept Parker scoreless while gathering three more points until the bottom of the fifth inning, when the opponents brought one over home plate. Undeterred, the team in blue scored four more in the sixth and seventh innings, bringing their score to 9. Parker tried hard to catch up by sending six over home plate in the bottom of the seventh inning, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Garretson team.

            Weir led the team with two RBI's and three hits in four at bats, hitting a double at the top of the fifth. Not far behind was Erickson with two hits in three at bats, an RBI of one, and scoring twice. Jessen also scored twice and sent one home, but it was his pitching game that helped win the game. He struck out nine and walked one against 27 batters, allowing eleven hits. Weir pitched relief, striking out three, allowing four hits, and walking two.

            Next, Garretson will host Tri-Valley White tonight (Thursday), starting at 5:00 p.m. This weekend, they head to Brookings for a tournament against Hamlin, New Ulm, and Aberdeen. (Editor's Note: We apologize for mis-reading the dates in last week's issue and stating these games were last weekend!)

Public Notices published July 11, 2024

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Public Notices published July 11, 2024
  • Minutes of the Minnehaha County Commissioners for July 2, 2024
  • FACT OF ADOPTION
  • NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
  • Minutes of the City Council of Garretson for July 1, 2024
  • RESOLUTION NO. 2024-20
  • RESOLUTION 2024-21
  • RESOLUTION 2024-22
  • City of Garretson RESOLUTION No 2024-24
  • NOTICE OF HEARING UPON APPLICATIONS FOR SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

Minutes of the Minnehaha County Commissioners for July 2, 2024

            THE MINNEHAHA COUNTY COMMISSION CONVENED AT 9:00 AM on July 2, 2024, pursuant to adjournment on June 25, 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 Kippley, to amend the proposed agenda by adding an item to "Regular Business", immediately before Item 9, to be titled "Disaster Declaration Resolution". 5 ayes.

            MOTION by Bleyenberg, seconded by Beninga, to Approve the Agenda as Amended. 5 ayes.

CONSENT AGENDA

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

            Commission Meeting Minutes for June 25, 2024

City of Sioux Falls/Minnehaha County Minutes from June 25, 2024

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June 2024 Commission Salaries

COMMISSION Salaries            $37,180.65

AUDITOR         Salaries            $76,889.59

TREASURER     Salaries            $99,267.58

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Salaries            $97,132.07

STATES ATTORNEY      Salaries            $480,647.40

PUBLIC DEFENDER      Salaries            $299,719.61

PUBLIC ADVOCATE     Salaries            $89,404.81

FACILITIES       Salaries            $68,979.26

EQUALIZATION           Salaries            $125,503.30

REGISTER OF DEEDS   Salaries            $52,931.56

HUMAN RESOURCES  Salaries            $40,131.20

SHERIFF           Salaries            $1,499,741.68

JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER           Salaries            $223,049.94

HIGHWAY        Salaries            $189,038.22

HUMAN SERVICES       Salaries            $160,186.63

MUSEUM        Salaries            $96,263.83

PLANNING       Salaries            $50,577.96

EXTENSION     Salaries            $3,766.40

            The following report was received and placed on file with the Auditor's Office:

Minnehaha County Coroner Monthly Report for March 2024

            Routine Personnel Actions

Promotions

            1. Alexander Braun, Deputy Public Defender to Senior Deputy Public Defender for the Public Defender's Office, at $3,759.20/biweekly (22/4) effective 6/10/2024.

            2. Kaylee O'Daniel, Corrections Systems Operator to Correctional Officer for the Jail, at $25.37/hour (14/1) effective 6/22/2024.

            3. Kassandra DeHaai, Senior Property Technician to Appraiser in Training for Equalization Office, at $27.98/hour (14/3) effective 7/6/2024.

Step Increases

            1. Thomas Beck, Air Guard Security II for the Air Guard, at $27.98/hour (13/5) effective 7/11/2024.

            2. Delores Lipp, Caseworker for Human Services, at $32.45/hour (16/5) effective 6/6/2024.

            3. Dalton Johnson, Correctional Officer for the Jail, at $27.98/hour (14/3) effective 6/13/2024.

            4. Dane Hackett, Correctional Officer for the Jail, at $29.38/hour (14/5) effective 6/6/2024.

            5. Kurt Schaunaman, Lieutenant for the Jail, at $3,852.80/biweekly (22/5) effective 7/13/2024.

            6. Kevin Hoekman, Planner II for the Planning Department, at $37.63/hour (17/9) effective 7/2/2024.

            7. Skylar Dickey, Victim Witness Assistant for the State's Attorney's Office, at $30.88/hour (16/3) effective 6/11/2024.

            To record significant employee anniversaries for July 2024: 5 years-Shayla Abbas, Ashley Lopez, Matthew Schirado; 10 years-Justin Cave, Corey Metter, Alexander Suurmeyer; 15 years-Douglas Amolins; 20 years-Deborah O'Donnell, Ryan Qualseth.

            To record volunteers in County Departments for June 2024. This list is on file at Human Resources.

Abatement Applications Recommended for Approval by the Director of Equalization

Parcel-59670, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2023 Property Taxes, $1,984.94

Parcel-61489, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2023 Property Taxes, $799.10

Parcel-23110, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2023 Property Taxes, $371.47

Parcel-76717, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2023 Property Taxes, $1,043.48

Parcel-95337, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2022 Property Taxes, $1,573.11

Parcel-95337, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2023 Property Taxes, $1,760.02

Notices and Requests

            Authorize Auditor to Publish Notice of Public Hearing on July 23, 2024, to Consider an Application for an Annual Retail (On-Off Sale) Malt Beverage and SD Farm Wine License

Items within Policy Guidelines

            Approve Special Event Consume & Blend Beverage License Number C & B 24-05 for an Event on July 20, 2024

DISASTER RESOLUTION

            Upon the request of Jason Gearman, Director of Emergency Management, MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Beninga, to Approve Resolution MC 24-16 Disaster Declaration Resolution. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

RESOLUTION MC 24-16

DISASTER DECLARATION RESOLUTION

            WHEREAS, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, suffered severe damage caused by severe flooding beginning on June 20th, 2024; and,  

            WHEREAS, this flooding event caused widespread damage to homes, farms, businesses, residential and commercial accessory structures, roads, and bridges in Minnehaha County; and

            WHEREAS, on June 22, 2024, the Hon. Kristi Noem, Governor of South Dakota, declared a state of emergency to exist in the State of South Dakota due to the damage to roads, bridges, dams, and other public infrastructure as well as the damage to the property of the citizens of the State of South Dakota resulting from the severe storms and flooding; and

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT BE RESOLVED, that the Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners do hereby declare a disaster to exist extending throughout the County and for the population of Minnehaha County.

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners respectfully requests the Governor of the State of South Dakota to declare a disaster area and request a Presidential Declaration of Disaster to ensure that the maximum amount of assistance is made available to affected local governments, businesses and residents.

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners respectfully requests that any and all assistance that may be available from the State of South Dakota and Federal agencies be provided to all local governments and the general population within Minnehaha County as we work to overcome this disaster.

Dated this 2nd day of July 2024.

MINNEHAHA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

By: Dean Karsky, Chair

ATTEST: Leah Anderson, Auditor

Kym Christiansen, Deputy Auditor

BRIEFING

            Leah Anderson, Auditor, provided a briefing on the recount and post-election audit for the June 4th Primary Election. The recount was held on June 24 and involved the following three races: Republican State Representative District 11, Republican County Commissioner at Large, and Republican Precinct 02-03 Committeeman. The recount board removed three express vote ballots for a missing ballot stamp and included 132 ballots from those that were previously rejected by the precinct board. Public comment was received from Gary Meyer, Jon Cunningham, Reone Ullom, Penny BayBridge, Rick Weible, and Jessica Pollema.

            Auditor Anderson reported on the post-election audit that was held on June 25, which was the first post-election audit for the county and state. There was a total of 570 races counted during the post-election audit. The briefing went on to explain the process that was used during the audit as well as the costs associated with the audit which would be reimbursed by the State of South Dakota. A majority of the races in the primary saw the tabulation count and the hand count match exactly, but the following are the races broken down by precinct that show the differences that were found between the tabulation count and the hand count.

            Tabulation

Count Hand

Count  Difference

VP-01 Election Day Ballots                 REP State Representative

- District 02                             

John Sjaarda   154      155      1

David Kull        116      117      1

VP-02 Election Day Ballots                 REP State Representative - District 02                                   

David Kull        116      113      (3)

County Commissioner             Cole Heisey    85        86        1

Dan Kippley     44        43        (1)

VP-03 Absentee Ballots                      County Commissioner                       Roger Russell 12        13        1

VP-07 Election Day Ballots                 REP State Representative - District 09                                   

Bethany Soye  226      227      1

Kristi Golden   134      135      1

Daryl Christensen       82        83        1

County Commissioner             Cole Heisey    176      175      (1)

VP-17 Election Day Ballots                 REP PCW VP-17                                  

Rhonda Milstead        118      119      1

VP-21 Election Day Ballots                 County Commissioner                       Dean Karsky   100      101      1

Dan Kippley     96        95        (1)

REP PCM-VP21                                    

Dale Barnhart 113      114      1

Charles Jones  47        46        (1)

Kevin C. Symens          101      100      (1)

REP PCW-VP21                                    

Marsha Symens          149      148      (1)

01-09 Election Day Ballots                  REP State Representative - District 11                                   

Keri K Weems 68        67        (1)

John C Kunnari            72        71        (1)

County Commissioner             Cole Heisey    62        61        (1)

Dan Kippley     32        31        (1)

01-19 Absentee Ballots                       REP State Representative - District 13                                   

Tony Venhuizen          11        12        1

01-19 Election Day Ballots                  County Commissioner                       Cole Heisey    25        26        1

Dean Karsky    17        18        1

02-01 Election Day Ballots                  REP PCM-0201                                   

Thomas "T.J." Nelson  85        84        (1)

02-02 Election Day Ballots                  REP State Representative - District 14                                   

Tony Kayser    127      128      1

Taylor Rae Rehfeldt    179      177      (2)

REP PCM-0202                                    

Maxwell Mickelson     74        73        (1)

REP PCW-0202                                    

Valerie Mickelson       114      115      1

DEM Presidential                                

Armando Perez-Serrato          2          3          1

02-03 Election Day Ballots                  REP PCM-0203                                   

Corey Rehfeldt            83        84        1

02-06 Election Day Ballots                  REP State Representative-District 14                         

Tony Kayser    94        93        (1)

02-08 Election Day Ballots                  County Commissioner                       Dan Kippley    20        19        (1)

02-09 Election Day Ballots                  County Commissioner                       Dean Karsky   73        72        (1)

Dan Kippley     35        34        (1)

02-17 Election Day Ballots                  REP State Representative-District 14                         

Tony Kayser    113      114      1

Taylor Rae Rehfeldt    113      117      4

Tyler Tordsen  87        90        3

REP PCM-0217                                    

Tyler Tordsen  111      112      1

03-11 Election Day Ballots                  County Commissioner                       Dean Karsky   78        77        (1)

REP PCM-0311                                    

Andrew Curley            35        36        1

03-13 Election Day Ballots                  REP PCM-0313                                   

James R Hubers          47        48        1

03-14 Election Day Ballots                  County Commissioner                       Dean Karsky   27        26        (1)

Dan Kippley     20        21        1

03-15 Absentee Ballots                       DEM Presidential                               

Dean Phillips   0          1          1

Armando Perez-Serrato          1          0                                     (1)

03-16 Election Day Ballots                  REP State Senator-District 09 Joy Hohn        152      151      (1)

Mark K. Willadsen       89        90        1

03-17 Election Day Ballots                  REP State Representative-District 09                         

Bethany Soye  52        53        1

Tesa Schwans  42        41        (1)

04-04 Election Day Ballots                  County Commissioner                       Roger Russell 13        12        (1)

Dan Kippley     6          7          1

04-06 Election Day Ballots                  County Commissioner                       Dean Karsky   9          10        1

Dan Kippley     7          8          1

04-12 Election Day Ballots                  REP State Representative-District 14                         

Taylor Rae Rehfeldt    79        80        1

04-13 Election Day Ballots                  REP State Representative-District 14                         

Taylor Rae Rehfeldt    38        37        (1)

Tyler Tordsen  23        22        (1)

County Commissioner             Roger Russell 13        12        (1)

Dean Karsky    23        24        1

04-15 Election Day Ballots                  REP State Representative-District 14                         

Taylor Rae Rehfeldt    129      130      1

Tyler Tordsen  70        71        1

County Commissioner             Roger Russell 66        67        1

Dan Kippley     41        40        (1)

04-16 Absentee Ballots                       County Commissioner                       Cole Heisey    57        58        1

04-17 Election Day Ballots                  REP State Representative-District 02                         

John Sjaarda   209      210      1

David Kull        146      147      1

04-17 Absentee Ballots                       County Commissioner                       Dean Karsky   25        24        (1)

Dan Kippley     20        19        (1)

04-18 Election Day Ballots                  REP State Representative-District 02                         

John Sjaarda   103      102      (1)

David Kull        78        77        (1)

05-03 Election Day Ballots                  REP State Representative-District 12                         

Amber Arlint   7          8          1

Greg Jamison  12        13        1

05-09 Election Day Ballots                  County Commissioner                       Roger Russell 15        14        (1)

05-12 Election Day Ballots                  County Commissioner                       Roger Russell 59        60        1

Dan Kippley     53        52        (1)

REP PCW-0512                                    

Penny BayBridge         57        56        (1)

05-15 Election Day Ballots                  County Commissioner                       Cole Heisey    14        13        (1)

05-18 Election Day Ballots                  County Commissioner                       Dan Kippley    12        11        (1)

REP PCM-0518                                    

Troy Small       14        15        1

05-19 Election Day Ballots                  County Commissioner                       Roger Russell 75        74        (1)

Dean Karsky    45        46        1

05-21 Election Day Ballots                  REP State Representative-District 12                         

Amber Arlint   59        60        1

Greg Jamison  54        55        1

            Public comment was received from Jessica Pollema, Reone Ullom, Linda Montogmery, Allen Weate, Melissa Molstad, Penny BayBridge, Rick Weible, Scott Montogmery, and Randy Amundson.

GUIDELINES UPDATE

            Lori Montis, Assistant Human Services Director, presented a request for updates to the Human Services Guidelines. The proposed updates reflect previously approved allowance increases for burials, rent and utility assistance limits. In addition, there have been some verbiage updates, changes in residency procedure, and the removal of duplicative medical assistance items. MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Approve Updates to the Human Services Guidelines. 5 ayes.

AGREEMENT

            Upon the request of Traci Smith, Public Defender, MOTION by Bender, seconded by Kippley, to Authorize the Public Defender to Sign the Indigent Defense Services Renewal Contract FY 2024-25 with the Unified Judicial Circuit for the Second Circuit Drug Court, DWI Court, Veteran's Court, and Mental Health Court program. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSES

            Kym Christiansen, Commission Recorder, presented an application for a special event on-sale liquor license for Tslat, Inc. d/b/a JJ's Wine, Spirits, & Cigars for a Skate Park Fundraiser/Recognition Event on July 12, 2024. The requested special event license, if granted, will allow the organization to sell liquor to be consumed on site. The application has been reviewed by the Sheriff's Department, State's Attorney's Office, and the Planning Department. The Planning Department recommends denial due to the lack of appropriate zoning at the requested location. If the property owner applies for and obtains a Temporary Use Permit from the Planning Department, the recommended denial would be withdrawn. MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Deny a Special Event On-Sale Liquor License for Tslat, Inc. d/b/a JJ's Wine, Spirits, & Cigars for Skatepark Fundraiser/Recognition Event on July 12, 2024, due to Applicant/Property Owner’s Failure to Obtain a Temporary Use Permit for Proposed Location. By roll call vote: 3 ayes 2 nay-Benigna, Karsky.

            Kym Christiansen, Commission Recorder, presented an application for a special event on-sale liquor license for Tslat, Inc. d/b/a JJ's Wine, Spirits, & Cigars for the Harms Wedding on September 14, 2024. The requested special event license, if granted, will allow the organization to sell liquor to be consumed on site. The application has been reviewed by the Sheriff's Department, State's Attorney's Office, and the Planning Department. The Planning Department recommends denial due to the apparent commercial nature of the facility and that such property is not zoned for commercial activity. If the property owners either apply for and receive a Temporary use Permit from the Planning Department or provide documentation that the special event is a family wedding between Harms and the property owner, then the recommended denial would be withdrawn. MOTION by Bender, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Deny a Special Event On-Sale Liquor License for Tslat, Inc. d/b/a JJ's Wine, Spirits, & Cigars for the Harms Wedding on September 14, 2024, due to the Apparent Commercial Nature of the Facility and that such Property is not Zoned for Commercial Activity. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

FY 2025 BUDGET BRIEFING AND OPT OUT RESOLUTION

            Susan Beaman, Finance and Budget Officer, presented a briefing regarding the 2025 budget. The items presented included the five-year forecast that was previously discussed as well as a revised forecast showing an approval of a $1.5 million opt out this year. Based on our five-year forecast, the passage of opt outs will continue to be necessary to maintain current levels of service for our growing county. The Financial Action Network's (FAN) recommends an approach of passing incremental opt outs requests while currently authorized opt out funds are still available. This strategy allows for predictability for taxpayers and prepares the county for the expiration of ARPA. If approved, the new opt out would be available to be levied in 2025 per statute, but budget discussions to date have not identified a need to levy any new opt out until 2026. Public comment was received from Jeff Barth. MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Bender, to Approve Resolution MC24-17 for $2.5 M Opt Out. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

RESOLUTION MC24-17

RESOLUTION FOR OPT OUT

            THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF MINNEHAHA COUNTY do state that the above said board is unable to operate under the property tax limitation measure currently in statute. We therefore OPT OUT of such tax limitation in the amount of $2.5 million starting with calendar year 2024 taxes payable in the calendar year 2025. This opt-out will be for 25 years, which will be through taxes payable in the calendar year 2049. This action has been taken by the board and approved by at least a two-thirds vote of the board.

            This decision may be referred to a vote of the people upon a petition signed by at least five percent of the registered voters of the County and filed with the governing body within twenty days of the first publication of this decision.

            Unless this action is referred to a vote of the people and reversed by such vote, this resolution authorizes the county auditor to spread an excess levy to raise tax dollars in the above stated amount.

Dated this 2nd day of July, 2024.

APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION:

Dean Karsky, Chair

Jean Bender 

Gerald Beninga

Jen Bleyenberg

Joe Kippley

ATTEST:

Kym Christiansen

Deputy County Auditor

 COMMISSIONER LIAISON REPORTS

            Commissioner Bleyenberg reported on the upcoming community engagement block party for July 11, 2024.

            Commissioner Karsky reported on recent meetings of the Link board, the Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce, and the Sioux Metro Growth Alliance membership committee.

            Commissioner Kippley reported on the appeal of a conditional use permit to an upcoming meeting of the Joint City of Sioux Fall/Minnehaha Commission later in July.

NON-ACTION

COMMISSION DISCUSSION

            Meredith Jarchow, Assistant Commission Administrative Officer, invited two Commissioner to attend a meeting with the City of Sioux Falls to discuss legislative issues for the upcoming legislative session.

            MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Adjourn at 11:21 a.m. 5 ayes.

            The Commission adjourned until 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16th, 2024.

APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION:

Dean Karsky

Chair

ATTEST:

Kym Christiansen

Commission Recorder

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FACT OF ADOPTION

            An ordinance amending MC30-02 the Revised Joint Zoning Ordinance for Minnehaha County and the City of Sioux Falls.

            The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners adopted Ordinance MC30-51-24 on June 25, 2024.  Ordinance MC30-02, the Revised Joint Zoning Ordinance for Minnehaha County and the City of Sioux Falls was amended to add Long Term Lease or Rentals to Article 15 – Additional Use Regulations.

            The entire ordinance is on file in the office of the County Auditor and available for inspection during regular business hours.

_________________________

Leah Anderson, County Auditor

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

            NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Minnehaha County Zoning Board of Adjustment is to be held in the Commission Room of the County Administration Building, 415 N. Dakota Avenue, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, at 7:00 p.m., July 22, 2024 there will be a public hearing to consider the following variance request to the 1990 Revised Zoning Ordinance for Minnehaha County:

            VARIANCE #24-02 to reduce the required front yard setback from 30 feet to 15 feet to allow a new single-family dwelling on the property legally described as the Tract 7 Lot 3 & Lot 4 Voigts Subdivision Section 21 T101N-R51W Wall Lake Township.

            AT THE ABOVE TIME AND PLACE all interested persons will be given full, fair and complete hearing thereon.

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

Dated: June 28, 2024

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Minutes of the City Council of Garretson for July 1, 2024

City of Garretson

July 1st, 2024

            The City Council of the City of Garretson, Minnehaha County, South Dakota met in regular session on Monday, July 1st, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at Garretson American Legion with Mayor Brown presiding.

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

ROLL CALL:      Bruce Brown – Mayor

                        Alysha Kientopf – Ward I

                        Ryan Story – Ward I

                        Dave Bonte – Ward II - absent

                        Tom Godbey – Ward II

                        Jackie Rotert – Ward III

                        Brayden Beaner -- Ward III

            OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Paetyn Dreckman, Jordan Doane, JR Hofer, Carrie Moritz, Colleen Collier, Kelli Schlueter, Jack Annis, Kaye Annis, Tad Larson, Gaye Lynn Beaner, Chad Hanisch, Richelle Hofer, Meredith Moore, Lee Hanson, Marcus Steffler,  Minnehaha Co Sheriff Deputy. (NOTE:  All attendees hereinafter to be referred to by last name and first initials when necessary)

CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL:

A.         Agenda – 7-01-2024 Regular Meeting                      

B.         Claims Approved Dated 7-01-2024

C.         Minutes 6-03-2024 Regular Meeting

            Council member Beaner motioned to amend the posted agenda to an agenda he prepared. Council member Godbey seconded the motion and Mayor Brown introduced City Attorney Meredith Moore to advise the council of proper procedures of open meetings, timely submission, and requirements of certain items to have posted public notices prior to first readings. Council member Beaner withdrew the motion and advised he would address his agenda items where he saw fit within the posted agenda.

            Council member Godbey motioned to approve the posted agenda with a second from council member Rotert while council member Beaner announced he would abstain from the vote. Mayor Brown requested a roll call: Kientopf aye, Beaner abstained, Rotert aye, Godbey aye, Bonte absent, Story aye.

MONTHLY REPORT OF VOUCHERS PROCESSED

FOR THE JULY 1ST, 2024,

 REGULAR MEETING

 Claims Report

Period: 06/04/2024 To 06/30/2024Vendor Name    References      Invoice Amount          Transaction #  Date

Services & Fees 101-4192-422

A&B BUSINESS EQUIPMENT   Printer $ 97.49            39664  06/17/2024

MINNEHAHA CO REGISTER OFDEEDS Quitclaim Deed           $ 30.00            39629  06/04/2024

DANIELSON, LINDA     Cleaning Supplies Reim.         $ 216.82          39647  06/10/2024

GL Account Total - Services & Fees    $ 344.31

Machinery & Equipment 101-4192-434

AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES  Shop Equipment         $ 264.87          39663  06/17/2024

ACE HARDWARE - BRANDON Shop Equipment         $ 77.75            39662  06/17/2024

INTELLIPRO SECURITY Shop/Park Sec $ 2,226.82       39672  06/24/2024

FIRST BANK & TRUST  Shop Equip.     $ 21.23            39646  06/10/2024

MENARDS SIOUX FALLS EAST Shop Equip      $ 419.00          39670  06/24/2024

GL Account Total - Machinery & Equipment  $ 3,009.67

Services & Fees 211-4653-422

ODLT   May Advert.    $ 160.00          39656  06/17/2024

QUALITY PRINTING     Art Trail Items $ 59.20            39655  06/17/2024

BLUE DRAGON FOUNDATION Tournament Adv.        $ 100.00          39649  06/10/2024

Garretson Scholarship Found.            Fundraiser       $ 320.00          39643  06/10/2024

Pixel Six Graphics LLC Resale Apparel            $ 464.65          39634  06/10/2024

SOUTHEAST SD TOURISM       Advertising      $ 250.00          39669  06/24/2024

GL Account Total - Services & Fees    $ 1,353.85

Salaries & Wages 101-4512-411

KOCH, KAYLIN Incorrect Dep Info      $ 360.30          39665  06/20/2024

GL Account Total - Salaries & Wages $ 360.30

Supplies & Materials 617-4380-426

AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES  Office  $ 210.00          39663  06/17/2024

JESSE JAMES COUNTRY STORE           Fuel     $ 521.75          39641  06/10/2024

FIRST BANK & TRUST  Locate Material           $ 47.17            39646  06/10/2024

GL Account Total - Supplies & Materials        $ 778.92

Supplies & Materials 101-4232-426

AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES  Office  $ 209.99          39663  06/17/2024

GL Account Total - Supplies & Materials        $ 209.99

Supplies & Materials 101-4192-426

AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES  Shop Security  $ 44.41            39677  06/24/2024

AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES  Office  $ 539.94          39663  06/17/2024

QUILL CORPORATION Park/Office      $ 202.48          39654  06/17/2024

QUILL CORPORATION Office Supplies            $ 247.96          39654  06/17/2024

QUILL CORPORATION Office Supplies            $ 18.79            39654  06/17/2024

ACE HARDWARE - BRANDON Shop Security  $ 5.99  39676  06/24/2024

MENARDS SIOUX FALLS EAST Shop Supplies $ 57.88            39670  06/24/2024

ACE HARDWARE - BRANDON Shop Supplies $ 5.98  39648  06/10/2024

ACE HARDWARE - BRANDON Shop Supplies $ 15.99            39676  06/24/2024

ACE HARDWARE - BRANDON Shop Supplies $ 16.99            39676  06/24/2024

FIRST BANK & TRUST  Shop Supplies $ 275.93          39646  06/10/2024

GL Account Total - Supplies & Materials        $ 1,432.34

Machinery & Equipment 101-4520-434

AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES  Parks Equipment         $ 22.95            39663  06/17/2024

ACE HARDWARE - BRANDON Parks Equipment         $ 22.99            39662  06/17/2024

AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES  Parks Equipment         $ 89.49            39663  06/17/2024

INTELLIPRO SECURITY Shop/Park Sec $ 2,226.83       39672  06/24/2024

ACE HARDWARE - BRANDON Parks Equipment         $ 31.98            39662  06/17/2024

FIRST BANK & TRUST  iPad/Square    $ 574.29          39646  06/10/2024

GL Account Total - Machinery & Equipment  $ 2,968.53

Supplies & Materials 101-4520-426

QUILL CORPORATION Parks Supplies $ 60.99            39654  06/17/2024

QUILL CORPORATION Park/Office      $ 202.47          39654  06/17/2024

GODBEY THOMAS       Tree Reimbursement  $ 124.97          39673  06/24/2024

MENARDS SIOUX FALLS EAST Flowers           $ 29.94            39670  06/24/2024

ACE HARDWARE - BRANDON Parks Equip.    $ 74.95            39648  06/10/2024

JESSE JAMES COUNTRY STORE           Fuel     $ 375.40          39641  06/10/2024

FIRST BANK & TRUST  Mower Parts   $ 301.57          39646  06/10/2024

GL Account Total - Supplies & Materials        $ 1,170.29

Services & Fees 617-4380-422

DEPT OF REVENUE      NG Sales          $ 1,778.53       06/25/2024

FIRST BANK & TRUST  Utility Collection         $ 33.34            39660  06/17/2024

FIRST BANK & TRUST  Gas Install       $ 359.98          39646  06/10/2024

GL Account Total - Services & Fees    $ 2,171.85

Services & Fees 101-4520-422

DEPT OF REVENUE      Camping Sales Tax      $ 88.06            06/25/2024

MINNEHAHA CO REGISTER OFDEEDS Covenant Filing           $ 30.00            39628  06/04/2024

FIRST BANK & TRUST  Park Resale Run          $ 98.58            39646  06/10/2024

GL Account Total - Services & Fees    $ 216.64

Repairs & Maintenance 602-4334-425

VANDERSNICK EXCAVATING   Curb Stop Assistance  $ 204.08          39667  06/24/2024

GL Account Total - Repairs & Maintenance   $ 204.08

Supplies & Materials 617-4381-42612

CLAYTON ENERGY       May 24 Commodity    $ 1,773.66       06/20/2024

CLAYTON ENERGY       May '24 Res.   $ 2,069.79       06/10/2024

GL Account Total - Supplies & Materials        $ 3,843.45

Services & Fees 602-4335-422

FIRST BANK & TRUST  Utility Collection         $ 33.33            39660  06/17/2024

GL Account Total - Services & Fees    $ 33.33

Services & Fees 604-43250-422

FIRST BANK & TRUST  Utility Collection         $ 33.33            39660  06/17/2024

GL Account Total - Services & Fees    $ 33.33

Services & Fees 101-4121-422

FIRST BANK & TRUST  Council Surfaces         $ 159.29          39646  06/10/2024

GL Account Total - Services & Fees    $ 159.29

Utility Services 101-4520-428

XCEL    Ballfields         $ 248.79          39666  06/24/2024

XCEL    Split Rock Park $ 77.49            39666  06/24/2024

XCEL    Park     $ 234.59          39666  06/24/2024

GL Account Total - Utility Services     $ 560.87

Utility Services 101-4512-428

XCEL    Pool     $ 834.82          39666  06/24/2024

GL Account Total - Utility Services     $ 834.82

Retirement 617-4380-413

SDRS    Retirement      $ 3,965.48       06/04/2024

GL Account Total - Retirement           $ 3,965.48

Supplies & Materials 101-4512-426

ACE HARDWARE - BRANDON Pool Equip.      $ 172.74          39648  06/10/2024

ACE HARDWARE - BRANDON Pool Equip.      $ 47.79            39648  06/10/2024

FIRST BANK & TRUST  iPad/Square    $ 423.73          39646  06/10/2024

MENARDS SIOUX FALLS EAST Pool     $ 216.06          39670  06/24/2024

GL Account Total - Supplies & Materials        $ 860.32

Services & Fees 101-4142-422

U.S. POSTAL SERVICE  PO Box Fee      $ 154.00          39653  06/17/2024

FIRST BANK & TRUST  Conference     $ 248.43          39646  06/10/2024

GL Account Total - Services & Fees    $ 402.43

Services & Fees 101-4512-422

HOVE, ADDISON         2nd YR Cert/Swimsuit $ 193.57          39642  06/10/2024

GL Account Total - Services & Fees    $ 193.57

Supplies & Materials 602-4335-426

JESSE JAMES COUNTRY STORE           Fuel     $ 168.13          39641  06/10/2024

GL Account Total - Supplies & Materials        $ 168.13

Supplies & Materials 604-43250-426

JESSE JAMES COUNTRY STORE           Fuel     $ 311.07          39641  06/10/2024

GL Account Total - Supplies & Materials        $ 311.07

Supplies & Materials 101-4312-426

JESSE JAMES COUNTRY STORE           Fuel     $ 341.15          39641  06/10/2024

GL Account Total - Supplies & Materials        $ 341.15

Other Resale Materials 101-4520-42629

Pixel Six Graphics LLC Resale Apparel            $ 464.65          39634  06/10/2024

GL Account Total - Other Resale Materials    $ 464.65

Utility Services 101-4324-428

SIOUX VALLEY ENERGY           Rubble Site Elec          $ 76.48            39632  06/10/2024

GL Account Total - Utility Services     $ 76.48

Rentals 101-4520-424

THE TREASURE CHEST Vendor Rental $ 14.50            39631  06/10/2024

GL Account Total - Rentals     $ 14.50

Supplies & Materials 602-4334-426

HAWKINS WATER TREATMENTGROUP          Water Treatments      $ 696.74          39659  06/17/2024

GL Account Total - Supplies & Materials        $ 696.74

Machinery & Equipment 602-4334-434

HAWKINS WATER TREATMENTGROUP          Water Equipment       $ 146.35          39659  06/17/2024

GL Account Total - Machinery & Equipment  $ 146.35

Machinery & Equipment 617-4380-434

FIRST BANK & TRUST  Nat Gas Parts  $ 586.55          39646  06/10/2024

GL Account Total - Machinery & Equipment  $ 586.55

Travel/Continuing Education 617-4380-427

FIRST BANK & TRUST  Nat Gas Conference    $ 407.14          39646  06/10/2024

GL Account Total - Travel/Continuing Education       $ 407.14

Travel/Continuing Education 101-4142-427

FIRST BANK & TRUST  Conference     $ 300.44          39646  06/10/2024

DRECKMAN, PAETYN  Mileage Reim. $ 432.99          39674  06/24/2024

GL Account Total - Travel/Continuing Education       $ 733.43

Services & Fees 101-4312-422

FIRST BANK & TRUST  4th St Docs      $ 20.70            39646  06/10/2024

GL Account Total - Services & Fees    $ 20.70

Building Improvements 101-4520-432

JJ'S ELECTRIC   Bathhouse Lighting     $ 5,855.11       39671  06/24/2024

GL Account Total - Building Improvements    $ 5,855.11

Repairs & Maintenance 617-4380-425

SURVIEW FIELD SERVICES       Pipeline Wrap $ 17,900.00     39668  06/24/2024

GL Account Total - Repairs & Maintenance   $ 17,900.00

Utility Services 101-4550-428

XCEL    Library $ 62.60            39666  06/24/2024

GL Account Total - Utility Services     $ 62.60

Utility Services 602-4331-428

XCEL    Rural Water Building  $ 77.04            39666  06/24/2024

XCEL    Well #2            $ 66.11            39666  06/24/2024

XCEL    420 Oak           $ 16.11            39666  06/24/2024

XCEL    Water Tower   $ 14.90            39666  06/24/2024

XCEL    Well #1            $ 66.71            39666  06/24/2024

GL Account Total - Utility Services     $ 240.87

Utility Services 604-43250-428

XCEL    Lift Station      $ 21.64            39666  06/24/2024

XCEL    Sewer Lift Station       $ 9.05  39666  06/24/2024

GL Account Total - Utility Services     $ 30.69

Utility Services 101-4192-428

XCEL    5th St Building $ 118.39          39666  06/24/2024

XCEL    632 Main         $ 29.02            39666  06/24/2024

XCEL    City Hall           $ 255.78          39666  06/24/2024

XCEL    Fire Hall           $ 97.92            39666  06/24/2024

GL Account Total - Utility Services     $ 501.11

Utility Services 101-4225-428

XCEL    Fire Siren         $ 6.61  39666  06/24/2024

GL Account Total - Utility Services     $ 6.61

Report Total    $ 53,671.54

Payroll Register Report

Year to Date by department

101-4121-411 Council Salaries/Wages - $10,470.00

101-4121-412 Council SS/Medicare - $800.98

101-4142-411 Finance Office Salaries/Wages - $14,373.07

101-4142-412 Finance Office SS/Medicare - $1,013.42

101-4192-411 Gen. Government Buildings Salaries/Wages - $14,082.50

101-4192-412 Gen. Government Buildings SS/Medicare - $821.13

101-4232-411 Protective Inspection Salaries/Wages - $9,529.72

101-4232-412 Protective Inspection SS/Medicare - $700.82

101-4312-411 Hwy, Streets, Roadways Salaries/Wages - $16,417.16

101-4312-412 Hwy, Streets, Roadways SS/Medicare - $996.26

101-4317-411 Snow Removal Salaries/Wages - $5,252.90

101-4317-412 Snow Removal SS/Medicare - $371.34

101-4512-411 Swimming Pool Salaries/Wages - $6,186.80

101-4512-412 Swimming Pool SS/Medicare - $445.71

101-4520-411 Parks Salaries/Wages - $23,694.22

101-4520-412 Parks SS/Medicare - $1,719.49

602-4335-411 Water Administration Salaries/Wages - $28,455.56

602-4335-412 Water Administration SS/Medicare - $2,754.63

604-43250-411 Sewer Administration Salaries/Wages - $28,720.91

604-43250-412 Sewer Administration SS/Medicare - $2,686.43

617-4380-411 Natural Gas Administration Salaries/Wages - $29,314.98

617-4380-412 Natural Gas Administration SS/Medicare - $2,731.75

PUBLIC COMMENT:

            Hanson requested information on the plan for tree removal along 4th street during the 4th Street Improvement Project. Doane advised a public meeting has been scheduled with Sayre Associates and the awarded contractor for Tuesday July 23rd, 2024, 5:30pm at the Legion in Garretson.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

•          Natural Gas Reports – Dreckman advised council PGA number had not been received from Clayton Energy by the time of the meeting.

•          Finance – Dreckman presented balances for city finances and advised the council on a letter received from current auditors, Schoenfish & Co Inc, stating they are downsizing operations resulting in Garretson needing to find new auditors. She stated she will be working to find new auditors within the month. No discussion was had.

•          Streets/Maintenance/Parks – Doane provided update to council on Natural Gas and the need for mapping. Provided update on results of flooding and DANR allowing Public Works an emergency discharge on the lagoons due to heavy rain fall. Doane advised council on 4th street preconstruction meeting set for Tuesday July 9th and public meeting Tuesday July 23rd at 5:30 at the Legion. Doane has sprayed for mosquitoes twice so far this summer season. Hofer gave parks update on mowing, trimming, and clean up plans. Hofer gave update on camping year to date along with changes needed due to flooding of Split Rock Park. Mentioned exterior lighting added to bathhouse and plans to make better use of north and south ends. Hofer advised Devils Gulch will be open Thursdays through Mondays as staffing is available. Will revisit improvement plans for Devils Gulch cabin at a later date. Hofer gave an update on pool operations with an average attendance of 65 guests and an update on ballfields and working with the ball board. Hofer advised currently 28 open building permits and 2 pending variances and Code Enforcement Officer has been working to make contact with citizens in violation. Council member Beaner asked about mowing the green space on Main and Hofer advised it is being completed by the city staff but arrangements are in the works with the group placing items within the green space to allow for better mowing. Council member Beaner requested the Code Enforcement Office provide a generalized list of violations that have been written for each council meeting. Hofer advised he would work with Code Enforcement. Council member Godbey asked about bringing back “light the park” for the holiday season in December. Hofer advised that as a possibility.

•          Minnehaha Co Sheriff – Deputy present gave update. Advised jake breaking being a known issue on highway 11 and would work to watch speeding in town, especially 4th street. Mentioned a successful water rescue at Palisades State Park.

ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS:

•          Ordinance 696 – Repealing “Guns in Parks” Ordinance No. 525 – Council member Beaner proposed repealing ordinance based on there being no exemption for law enforcement resulting in an ordinance violation and SDCL 9-19-20 and read a portion of first sentence of the SDCL item. Council member Beaner also referred to constitutional aspect of an attempt at restricting firearms use. Council member Beaner advised he would like “citizens to be able to exercise their second amendment rights and have the ability to defend themselves while in city parks”. Dreckman requested Council member Beaner to read entirety of SDCL 9-19-20 and Council member Beaner recited entire SDCL item and advised sections listed “or” being cited rather than “and” through the SDCL item. Dreckman requested City Attorney Meredith Moore for possibly repercussions if council was to repeal the current ordinance. Moore advised of exceptions of disallowing firearms in certain public places and SD state park laws for firearms and recommended revisiting the existing ordinance and section it is included along with revisiting state and federal statutes. Moore recommended having more discussion on current ordinance and possibility for amending rather than repealing before taking action and reasons for revisiting. Council member Beaner advised this is first reading and no action would be taken until action would be taken, leaving time to revisit. Dreckman advised changes cannot be made between a first and second reading of an ordinance and a new first reading would need to take place if changes are needing to be made. Moore did confirm this process. Mayor Brown advised the ordinance as written would not merit a second reading and more discussion would be needed. Council member Beaner motioned to schedule second reading of ordinance as presented at the next regular city council meeting. Council member Godbey seconded the motion and Mayor Brown requested a roll call vote. Kientopf nay, Beaner aye, Rotert nay, Godbey aye, Bonte absent, Story aye. Motion passed to hold second reading as written during next regular council meeting.

•          Ordinance 697 – Real Property Exemption-City Branch Pile – Council member Beaner proposed ordinance to exempt the branch pile from burning within city limits and nuisance ordinances so the branch pile could still be burned and continue operations as usual with plans to annex this property into city limits. Council member Rotert requested clarification on county versus city as the city owns the property, but it is currently outside of city limits. Council member Beaner confirmed the city does own the property, but the county has jurisdiction as it is outside of city limits. Hofer asked council member Beaner reason for wanting to annex beyond 254th street. Council member Beaner went over annexation procedures as he understood and advised if a current landowner beyond 254th street would want to be annexed into city limits they would not be able to as it must be contiguous to current city limits. Council member Beaner asked time limit between first and second reading of an ordinance. Dreckman advised there must be at least 5 days between readings. Council member Beaner motioned to table proposed ordinance until the city branch pile is annexed into city property as a city has no jurisdiction over property that is not within city limits. Council member Rotert seconded the motion and Mayor Brown requested council vote. 5 ayes 0 nays 1 absent. Motion passed.

•          Resolution 2024-20 – High School Advisory Committee – Mayor Brown advised of resolution to allow for school administrators and teachers to allow for two students that are selected to participate in city council meetings. The students selected would not be allowed to vote or take part in executive sessions but would be able to work with city council and bring a perspective of the next generation. Council member Beaner had concerns with the school administration making the decision on the students that would partake. Mayor Brown advised he worked with the school and spoke with council member Kientopf on the possibility of students making the decision. Council member Beaner stated he would prefer the resolution be worded to allow for the student body to make the decision rather than the school administration to avoid choosing favorites. Mayor Brown requested Moore’s input. Moore advised council of other cities that are doing something similar and the opportunity to modify resolution depending on the process would go and ensure equal opportunity. Council member Beaner requested if there would be a liability issue and Moore advised of possibility of waivers or consent forms. Council member Beaner brought up concerns with the first amendment and kids being governed over the school’s code of conduct. Moore advised students would not be involved with the actions taking place in the city council meeting and would only be able to provide comments as anyone in the public would. Council member Beaner asked if moving forward would affect the rules of order and motions taken. Moore advised it would not as the students are not city council members and purely an advisory council. Council member Rotert mentioned making this a rotation of different students to participate throughout the year. Council members discussed more on what they would like the process to look like. Council member Rotert motioned to approve the resolution as presented with a second from council member Kientopf. Mayor Brown requested for any additional comments or questions. There were none. Mayor Brown requested a roll call vote. Kientopf aye, Beaner nay, Rotert aye, Godbey aye, Bonte absent, Story aye. Motion passed.

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-20

            RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF MAYOR’S ADVISORY COMMITTEE.

            By request of Mayor Bruce Brown, the City makes the following resolution relating to youth involvement, establishing a youth advisory committee to promote and foster meaningful community engagement through creation of a platform for youth involvement in policy making decisions and local government.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDAINED by the City Commission of the City of Garretson as follows:

            The City of Garretson (the “City”) hereby creates an advisory committee to provide input on policies, codes, plans, and practices and provide a platform for youth engagement in policy making decisions and local government (the “Advisory Committee”). The Advisory Committee shall be comprised of two students, defined as being of high school age, who live, attend school, or are engaged in the City. The two students shall be nominated by the Garretson High School administration, subject to the approval of an appointment by the City Council. The inaugural members of the Advisory Committee shall be nominated no later than August 30, 2024, and appointed no later than September 6, 2024, to serve a one-year term to expire on May 15, 2025. This same process shall be followed on an annual basis thereafter, save and except the nomination date shall change to May 15 of each year. The City Council, in its sole discretion, has authority to modify or dissolve the Advisory Committee at any time.

            Adopted at City of Garretson, South Dakota, this 1st day of July, 2024.

APPROVED:

Bruce Brown, Mayor

City of Garretson

(Seal)

Attest:

Paetyn Dreckman, Finance Officer

City of Garretson

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•          Resolution 2024-21 – Larson Deck Variance – Larson applied for variance to build deck off the north side of his home and was present to speak with council. Larson advised he would like to build deck on backside (west side) of his home to wrap around the north side of his home but would be within the 7-foot side set back requirement. Larson does not have neighbors to the north. Hofer advised council he has discussed deck with the homeowner and saw no reason for the side deck to not be put in place. Council member Beaner motioned to approve resolution as presented with a second from council member Kientopf. Motion passed. 5 ayes 0 nays 1 absent.

RESOLUTION 2024-21

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A VARIANCE

            WHEREAS,  Chapter 15.04  of the Municipal Zoning Regulations of the City of Garretson authorizes variance for property in the residential district; and

            WHEREAS, Tad Larson owns the property at 333 S Depot Avenue Garretson South Dakota 57030, legal description Lot 1 Block 18 ROYCES 4TH Addition to the City of Garretson, Minnehaha County, South Dakota., and has applied for a variance to place a deck within the required 7 foot side setback of the north side of the home.

            NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Garretson, that a variance is hereby granted for the above-described property under the following conditions:

            1.         The property described as 333 S Depot Avenue Garretson South Dakota 57030, legal description Lot 1 Block 18 Royces 4th addition to the City of Garretson, Minnehaha County, South Dakota. The variance will allow for a deck to be built on north side of the home within the 7-foot side yard setback of  property and 3 feet from the sidewalk but remaining within property line as set forth in the zoning regulations 15.04

            2.         Any other ordinances or sections of the Municipal Code of the City of Garretson that may apply, will be complied with

            3.         This variance will apply to any subsequent owner as it relates to said construction permitted by this resolution

Adopted this 1st day of July, 2024.

Bruce Brown

Mayor, City of Garretson

(SEAL)

ATTEST:

Paetyn Dreckman

Municipal Finance Officer

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•          Resolution 2024-22 – Annis Fence Variance – Annis applied for a variance allowing for a fence to be place beyond the back corners of their home along the south side of the home. Both homeowners were present to speak with council. Annis advised council the only lower-level outdoor access to their home is on the south side and would like to place a fence even with the front of the home extending out 100 feet and 30 feet wide. Council member Beaner asked how far the fence would come to the opposing property line and height of the fence. Annis advised it would be at least 20 feet away and the fence would be 5 feet in height. Council member Beaner motioned to approve the resolution as written with a second from council member Story. 5 ayes 0 nays 1 absent. Motion passed.

RESOLUTION 2024-22

            A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A VARIANCE

            WHEREAS,  Chapter 15.04  of the Municipal Zoning Regulations of the City of Garretson authorizes variance for property in the residential district; and

            WHEREAS, Kaye and Jack Annis own the property at 104 S. Main Avenue Garretson SD 57030 Lots 3A and 4A Block 1 FLANAGANS TRACTS TO CITY OF GARRETSON, Minnehaha County, South Dakota., and has applied for a variance to place a fence beyond the back corner of the south side of the home.

            NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Garretson, that a variance is hereby granted for the above-described property under the following conditions:

            1.         The property described as 104 S. Main Avenue Garretson SD 57030 Lots 3A and 4A Block 1 FLANAGANS TRACTS TO CITY OF GARRETSON Minnehaha County, South Dakota. The variance will allow for a fence to be placed beyond the back corner of the south side of the home as set forth in the zoning regulations 15.04

            2.         Any other ordinances or sections of the Municipal Code of the City of Garretson that may apply, will be complied with

            3.         This variance will apply to any subsequent owner as it relates to said construction permitted by this resolution

            Adopted this 1st day of July, 2024.

Bruce Brown

Mayor, City of Garretson

(SEAL)

ATTEST:

Paetyn Dreckman

Municipal Finance Officer

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•          Resolution 2024-23 -Engineering Specifications for Sidewalks – Council member Beaner proposed resolution to continue work on placing sidewalks. Council member Beaner mentioned there being $70,000.00 for sidewalks. Dreckman clarified there is about $70,000.00 as capital outlay and the city budgets just over $40,000.00 from the special assessment fee each year. Council member Beaner advised requesting specifications due to current slopes, city layout, and ADA compliance. Mayor Brown advised Sayre Associates created and council approved design standards for the city a few months prior that would include sidewalk specifications. Dreckman requested council member Beaner to clarify what was being requested and if he referenced current design standards on the city website. Dreckman stated the city has design standards in place that include sidewalks and asked if council member Beaner was looking to propose sidewalk project design rather than standards. Council member Beaner stated he would like this resolution to be a project to move forward with the placement of sidewalks. Dreckman advised a project would need to be budgeted for and the $70,000.00 within the Capital Outlay Fund is considered for sidewalks and bike trail. Doane advised there is currently a meeting scheduled with Sayre Associates that included the designated council sidewalk committee to start a plan for sidewalk placement and invited council member Beaner to attend. Council member Beaner attempted to motion to set areas south of Dows up for bid for sidewalks at the next council meeting. Mayor Brown advised that is not what this resolution states or an item on the agenda. Council member Beaner withdrew motion and resolution as presented.

RESOLUTION 2024-23

            A RESOLUTION ASKING SAYRE ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS FOR SIDEWALKS AROUND THE CITY

            WHEREAS, the engineering specifications shall meet the ordinances and building code requirements for the City of Garretson, the specifications shall also meet the requirements set forth in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

            WHEREAS, the engineering specifications shall be broken up into sections as later described in this resolution. The purpose of having these specifications divided into sections is so the City of Garretson can get these specifications set for bid at different times in the future when the special assessment fee account reaches a requisite balance.

            WHEREAS, these engineering specifications shall account for any existing infrastructure if it is adequate in design.

            WHEREAS, the areas in which sidewalk engineering specifications are to be sought are as follows

1.         The eastern side of Center Ave, north of Dows Street and south of the parking lot for Zion Lutheran Church. (RED)

2.         The western side of Center Ave, south of Essex Street and north of Dows Street. (Orange)

3.         The northern side of Dows Street, east of Center Ave and west of Main Ave. (Blue)

4.         The eastern side of Main Ave, south of Essex Street and north Northfield Circle. (Purple)

5.         The western side of Main Ave, south of Dows Street and north of 513 Sunrise Street. (Green)

6.         The northern side of Sunrise Street, east of Main Ave and west of Sunrise Circle. (Pink)

7.         The southern side of Sunrise Street, east of Main Ave and west of Sunrise Circle. (Yellow)

8.         The eastern and western side of the Frank Street south of Dows Street and northern half of the 200 block of Frank Ave. (White)

            WHEREAS, these engineering specifications shall be paid for from the special assessment fee account that the city currently has.

            NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Garretson, that the City asks for Sayre Associates to provide these sidewalk engineering specifications.

            Motion withdrawn.

•          Resolution 2024-24 – Economic Development Subsidy – Mayor Brown presented resolution to offer subsidy of $45,000.00 to the Garretson Economic Development Board to contract with Sioux Metro Growth Alliance to hire an Economic Development Director. Council member Kientopf requested if funds were available to move forward. Dreckman advised the amount was requested as what had been previously budgeted for prior Economic Development Director on city staff. Council discussion ensued, including the Garretson Economic Development Board. Council member Beaner motioned to approve resolution as presented with a second from council member Kientopf. Council member Rotert requested a representative be included in committee reports section on the agenda to provide updates to council.  R.Hofer advised that would be an expectation of the hired Director. Mayor Brown requested roll call vote. Kientopf aye, Beaner aye, Rotert aye, Godbey aye, Bonte absent, Story aye. Motion passed.

City of Garretson

RESOLUTION No 2024-24

            A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBSIDY REQUEST PROPOSED BY GARRETSON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

            WHEREAS, The Garretson Economic Development Board is requesting $45,000.00 with intentions to contract with Sioux Metro Growth Alliance and hire an Economic Development Director

            BE IT RESOLVED, by the city council of the city of Garretson South Dakota to grant the following sum of monies to The Garretson Economic Development Board with intentions to contract with Sioux Metro Growth Alliance.

            $45,000.00 to hire an Economic Development Director via Sioux Metro Growth Alliance

            Adopted this 1st day of July 2024

Bruce Brown

            City of Garretson Mayor

(SEAL)

ATTEST:

Paetyn Dreckman

Finance Officer

Publication:  

Effective Date: 

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NEW BUSINESS:

•          2023 Annual Report – Dreckman advised council annual report is included in their packets. Report completed by ELO and Dreckman advised council on prior year adjustments within water fund. No discussion.

7:31 Council member Beaner left the meeting

•          Council member Rotert motioned to approve Annual Report with a second from council member Kientopf. 4 ayes 0 nays 2 absent. Motion passed.

7:33 Council member Beaner returned to meeting

•          Voluntary and Involuntary Annexation/Petition Discussion – Council member Beaner presented items around voluntary annexation of all property that is currently owned by the city but not included in city limits. Property being county parcels 82911, 97600, 16592, and 16590. Council member Beaner presented petition to be signed to move to resolution of voluntary annexation at the next council meeting. Council member Beaner advised he would like to see a first and second reading of ordinances to rezone and redo voting wards for the property presented to be annexed by the city before the voluntary annexation is complete. Council discussion ensued. Dreckman requested council member Beaner to clarify ability to rezone property that is not currently in city limits and doing so before annexation is complete. Dreckman requested city attorney to advise of correct procedure and reminded council rezoning has not been included on the current agenda. Moore advised council on correct procedures on voluntary annexation process, steps, and timeline required. Council member Beaner motioned for Mayor Brown to sign voluntary annexation petitions with a second from council member Story. 5 ayes 0 nays 1 absent. Motion passed. Council member Beaner moved on to items surrounding involuntary annexation of county parcel 58002 and referenced discussion had between city officials and landowner several years prior. Council member Rotert recommended discussion be had with current officials and landowners. Council member Beaner advised he would like to move forward with study offered by SECOG. Discussion ensued. Dreckman confirmed with city attorney Moore that the study offered by SECOG is not a requirement of voluntary annexation and while the initial study is free, there are other items that are required in involuntary annexations that are extremely costly. Council member Beaner motioned to move forward with study offered by SECOG that is required to move forward with involuntary annexation and gather more information. Council discussion ensued and motion died due to lack of a second. Council member Kientopf requested process of beginning conversation with business. Council member Beaner motioned to form committee to reach out to the business. Motion died due to lack of a second. Mayor Brown advised council of assigned council committee positions and there is a Planning Zoning committee as council members Bonte and Story and advised council member Beaner he could be part of their conversations upon the committees approval. Council member Beaner motioned to allow for Planning/Zoning committee to move forward with conversations on annexation with landowners. Council member Rotert seconded the motion. Mayor Brown requested a roll call vote. Kientopf aye, Beaner aye, Rotert aye, Godbey aye, Bonte absent, Story aye.

•          Sewer/Septic Discussion – Mayor Brown presented discussion item to address current sewer/septic ordinance requirement of 2 acres being minimum to allow for septic system. Mayor Brown mentioned this is posing a problem for current growth opportunities in areas where the city is unable to provide sewer services at this time. Council discussion ensued surrounding lessoning the ordinance to 1 acre. Council member Beaner requested progress on appointment on City Engineer and previous discussions on RFP’s for assigning a City Engineer. Dreckman advised request from former council to publish engineering RFP was halted due to number of new council members and 4th Street project beginning with Sayre Associates. Council member Beaner requested RFP for City Engineer be placed on next council meeting agenda. Doane gave input on item being placed on agenda and current workings with Sayre Associates. Dreckman advised council the discussion on city engineering is not a current agenda item and would need to move on.

•          Green Space Dedication Discussion – Mayor Brown proposed dedicating the property at 629/633 Main Avenue as “Green Space” to open opportunities for potential grants to improve the area. Council discussion ensued. R. Hofer advised council on prior discussions to gift the land to Garretson Economic Development to open more opportunities to search for a business that could fill the space. Council discussion continued with no action taken.

•          Recording Council Meetings – Mayor Brown presented recording council meetings. Council member Beaner requested process and Dreckman advised speaking with several cities on their process and most utilize a tablet set to record on a tripod and upload footage to city website in same space as agendas and minutes. Council member Beaner motioned to start recording city council meetings with a second from council member Kientopf. 5 ayes 0 nays 1 absent. Motion passed.  

•          City Hall Office Hours – Dreckman proposing changing current city hall office hours to 7am to 5pm Monday through Thursday and 8am to 12pm on Fridays and continuing closure for hour lunch 12pm to 1pm. Council member Rotert motioned to change to proposed hours beginning August 1st 2024 with a second from council member Kientopf. 5 ayes 0 nays 1 absent. Motion passed.

•          Internal Controls – Dreckman presented updates needed to current internal controls due to staff changes and new starting cash requirements at pool cash registers. Council member Rotert motioned to approve with a second from council member Kientopf. 5 ayes 0 nays 1 absent. Motion passed.

OLD BUSINESS:

•          Safety Manual – Dreckman advised manual was presented in June meeting for review. Council member Rotert motioned to approve as presented with a second from council member Kientopf. 5 ayes 0 nays 1 absent. Motion passed.

            8:19 Council member Rotert motioned to move into executive session with a second from council member Kientopf

            Executive Session: Pursuant of SDCL 125-2 (1), (2), (3), (4), (5),(6)

            8:49 Council member Godbey motioned to break from executive session

            8:50 PM Council member Kientopf made a motion to adjourn with a second from council member Rotert. 5 ayes 0 nays 1 absent. Motion passed.

            Meeting Adjourned.

                                    Bruce Brown, Mayor

ATTEST

Paetyn Dreckman

Finance Officer

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NOTICE OF HEARING UPON APPLICATIONS FOR SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

            Notice is hereby given that a hearing will be held in the Minnehaha County Commission Meeting Room, County Administration Building, 415 N. Dakota Ave., Sioux Falls, South Dakota on 23rd of July 2024 at 9:00 a.m., to consider a new application for the following:

NAME Roccos Catering Sioux 26665 481st Ave Brandon, SD 57005

LEGAL DESCRIPTION Lot 1 & 2  of Tract 1 Jeanne’s Addn NE ¼ and SE ¼ 28-101N-48W ID#086217

LICENSE TYPE Retail (On-Off Sale) Wine and Cider 2024-2025 License Year

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

            Dated at Sioux Falls, South Dakota, this 2nd day of July, 2024.

 -Leah Anderson, County Auditor

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Notice of Hearing: for Adult Name Change

CIV:24-2504

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA) SS   COUNTY OF  MINNEHAHA) 

IN CIRCUIT COURT

SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

In the Matter of the Petition

of Ann Louisa Kneip,

For a Change of Name to

Ann Louisa Adler

 CIV: 24-2504

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

            On the 13th day of August, 2024, at the hour of 11:00 a.m. said Verified Petition will be heard by this Court before the Honorable Hanson 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 21st Day of June, 2024 at Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Attested by,

Angelia M. Gries, Clerk of Court

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            Wow, did June fly by! It was a great month with lots of activities and fun. Jesse James Days was a hoot and went very well. Hope you got to enjoy some of it!

            July is shaping up to be a great time also. Just a few of the many events already scheduled for July;

            July 5th - Dusk, the annual fireworks display- Last year was great, JR assures me this one will be even better.

            July 9th - PACK THE PARK Softball and Baseball Games at Garretson Baseball Complex. Food, concessions and ICE CREAM available. All proceeds going to Benton Howe Scholarship. Go and give generously.

            Get out and enjoy our beautiful parks and the new downtown Green Space.

            We are going to have a great city firework display on the evening of the 5th, but many of you also enjoy shooting off your own.

            Just quick word about personal fireworks use in Garretson. We have ordinances that apply, you can read them on the City of Garretson website- reference 94.30 Fireworks. Just a brief highlight.

            1st: It is unlawful to discharge fireworks except from June 27th through the first Sunday after the 4th of July. (In city limits).

 2nd: No fireworks discharges are permitted anytime on Main Street from Second street to Fifth Street and one block east or west, of Main, this includes alleys.

            3rd: Failure to follow these simple rules can result in a fine of not less than $10 and not exceed $100 for each offense.                         4th: Please be courteous of your neighbors, don't start too early nor go too late.

            5th: I have close friend who lost an eye due to a bottle rocket shot at him when he was a kid. Not something you want to live with. Let’s be very careful as we celebrate Independence Day! Have fun and be and please pick up your mess the next morning.

             I was planning on telling you a little more about our great city employees, but they have been swamped (literally almost) with dealing with the unprecedented rain fall. So next month!

-Bruce Brown, Mayor

Councilman Beaner pushes repeal of weapons ban in city parks

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Beaner pushes for multiple problematic actions but was checked by city attorney, mayor and rest of council

            Monday evening’s city council meeting was contentious as the new council worked to get its bearings. City Attorney Meredith Moore attended at the request of Mayor Bruce Brown, and she was called upon several times to ensure the council was following proper procedures and law, especially surrounding ordinances, because in multiple instances, proposals by recently-installed councilor Brayden Beaner ran afoul of SD open meeting laws and accepted city procedures. The council covered a wide range of issues, including a repeal of a weapons ordinance and involuntary annexation.

            Councilor Brayden Beaner began the meeting by attempting to amend the agenda with additional resolutions and ordinances regarding voluntary and involuntary annexation, items that require proper advance notice to the public, according to Moore.

            Councilor Beaner stated he had attempted to add them to the agenda prior, but did not clarify when he first attempted to contact city hall.

            “I had attempted to reach out multiple times to get this on the agenda, unsuccessfully,” he said.

            However, Moore countered that as it “relates to the motion, there are certain procedural requirements under South Dakota law…and any late motion to amend that materially alters that agenda by adding new things of which notice is specifically required, is technically a violation of South Dakota law.” She pointed out that adding the agenda item could be a Class two misdemeanor and was in violation of the Open Meetings law that required proper notice be given. Given that, she recommended the council proceed as the agenda was written.

            When Beaner asked how he should go about adding items to the agenda, Moore stated she could not speak to the process followed by this particular council, but suggested he ensured he provided enough advance notice to the mayor, other councilors, and the city’s finance officer.

            “Sometimes, it just takes waiting for another meeting cycle to ensure there is sufficient time to go through it,” she added, after pointing out that some agenda items could need longer scheduling periods during meetings and agendas could be modified to ensure there was enough time slotted to get through it all.

            Based on that, Councilor Beaner withdrew his motion, allowing the meeting to move forward.

Repealing a weapons ban

            Later in the meeting, Councilor Beaner brought up four other issues, including an ordinance to repeal Garretson’s weapon ban in city parks, a first reading for declaring the city branch pile to be exempt from city ordinances, a request for engineering of sidewalks, and a discussion on voluntary and involuntary annexation.

            Ordinance 525, passed in 1998, prohibits any person from possessing, using, or displaying any firearms, including air guns, explosives, bows and arrows, or other weapons.

            Beaner contended that South Dakota Codified Law 9-19-20 prohibited the regulations of firearms by municipalities, and therefore, the ordinance should be repealed.

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