• Minutes of the Minnehaha County Commissioners for  April 1, 2025
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Minutes of the Minnehaha County Commissioners for  April 1, 2025

THE MINNEHAHA COUNTY COMMISSION CONVENED AT 9:00 AM on April 1, 2025, pursuant to adjournment on March 25, 2025. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT WERE: Beninga, Bleyenberg, Heisey, 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 Heisey, seconded by Kippley, to Approve the Agenda. 5 ayes.

CONSENT AGENDA

MOTION by Bleyenberg, seconded by Kippley, to Approve the Consent Agenda. By roll call vote: 4 ayes with Commissioner Beninga abstaining. The consent agenda includes the following items:

Commission Meeting Minutes for March 25, 2025

Joint City of Sioux Falls/Minnehaha County Meeting Minutes from March 25, 2025

Bills to be Paid $1,080,302.92

3D SPECIALTIES INC Sign Supply Inventory $950.97, A TO Z WORLD LANGUAG Interpreters $100, A&B BUSINESS SOLUT Lease-Rental Agreement $200.75, A&B BUSINESS SOLUT Maintenance Contracts $185.79, ABI Courts Building $596.9, ABI Repair/Renovations $1699.12, ACTIVE DATA SYSTEMS Records Storage $1000, AIRWAY SERVICE INC Automotive/Small Equipment $557.26, AIRWAY SERVICE INC Gas Oil & Diesel $256.72, AJ PROPERTY Welfare Rent $865, ALEX AIR APPARATUS 2 Maintenance Contracts $2338.73, ALIGNMENT SHOPPE Automotive/Small Equipment $195.5, ALL NATIONS INTERPRE Interpreters $4536, ANDERSON, JENNIFER Bd Evaluations (Minnehaha) $3565.78, ANGEL, EDWARD P Child Defense Attorney $1437, ASH LAW OFFICE PLLC Child Defense Attorney $2377.25, BERG, SCOTT Uniform Allowance $79.99, BILLION EMPIRE MOTOR Gas Oil & Diesel $73.09, BIRMINGHAM & CWACH L Attorney Fees $269.73, BOB BARKER COMPANY I Inmate Supplies $2874.29, BRANDON WEST MINI ST Abatement Interest $1603.96, BRAUN, MASON Investigators Expenses $304.18, BRENDA DONELAN Store Inventory $120, BRYAN, CHRIS Business Travel $92, BURNS, JASON Investigators Expenses $162.14, BUTLER MACHINERY COM Heavy Equip Repairs & Maint $209.92, BX CIVIL & CONSTRUCT Contracted Construction $150188.5, C & R SUPPLY INC Truck Repairs & Maintenance $179.6, CENTURY BUSINESS PRO Lease Principal $719.04, CENTURY BUSINESS PRO Maintenance Contracts $696.9, CHAGOLLA, ALBERT Interpreters $215, CHAKS LLC Welfare Rent $700, CINTAS CORPORATION Janitorial Chemical Supplies $503.06, CINTAS CORPORATION Uniform Allowance $140.04, COMPUTER FORENSIC RE Professional Services $7580, COREY GREEN Misc Revenue $150, CORRECTIONAL MEDICAL Contract Services $437634.72, DAKOTA EMBALMING & T Transportation $3300, DAKOTA FLUID POWER I Building Repairs & Maintenance $20.98, DAKOTA SUPPLY GROUP Hwy Shop Repairs & Maintenance $45.64, DENHERDER LAW OFFICE Attorney Fees $551.23, DGR ENGINEERING Architects & Engineers $4200, DONELAN, TRAVIS Business Travel $74.37, DUST TEX SERVICE INC Janitorial Chemical Supplies $42.9, ED STIVERS FORD INC Automobiles $144846, EH HOSPITALITY LLC Welfare Rent $406.45, ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTIO Electrical Repairs & Maint $101.02, ELMRIDGE PROTECTION Safety & Rescue Equipment $6393.44, ETTERMAN ENTERPRISES Small Tools & Shop Supplies $79.85, FORCE AMERICA DISTRI Truck Repairs & Maintenance $600, FOXMOOR DEVELOPMENT Welfare Rent $700, G & R CONTROLS INC Heat, Vent & AC Repairs $374.91, G & R CONTROLS INC Hwy Shop Repairs & Maintenance $200.89, GALLS PARENT HOLDING Uniform Allowance $353.7, GIRARD, JENNA Business Travel $34, GLOBAL TEL LINK (GT Telephone $9.35, GOLDEN WEST Telephone $69.95, GRAHAM TIRE CO NORTH Automotive/Small Equipment $528.88, GRAY TELEVISION INC Abatement Interest $633.92, GRIESE LAW FIRM Attorney Fees $738.5, GRIESE LAW FIRM Child Defense Attorney $948.5, GUZMAN, SANDRA V Interpreters $300, HARTFORD'S BEST PAIN Automotive/Small Equipment $414.4, HELPLINE CENTER INC Memberships $1200, HERITAGE FUNERAL HOM Burials $1000, HOLIDAY INN CITY CEN Witness Fees/Expenses $115, IMEG CORP Architects & Engineers $9505.06, IMPERIAL SUPPLIES HO Small Tools & Shop Supplies $196.56, INTL PUBLIC MANAGEME Recruitment $3020, INTOXIMETERS, INC. Repair/Renovations $299, IRVING CENTER APARTM Welfare Rent $505, ISI LLC Interpreters $200, JCL SOLUTIONS Inmate Supplies $1395, JCL SOLUTIONS Kitchen/Cleaning Supplies $3547.18, JEFFERSON PARTNERS L Transportation $1363.31, JEFFERSON VILLAGE AP Welfare Rent $435.44, JIM & RONS SERVICE I Professional Services $192, JOHNSON, KATIE Child Defense Attorney $1305.5, JUSTFOIA INC Software $7432.63, KAUFFMAN, DAVID W PH Psych Evals $2700, LACEY RENTALS INC Lease-Rental Agreement $140, LANGENFELD, STEPHAN Psych Evals $2200, LAUGHLIN LAW LLC Attorney Fees $135, LAWSON PRODUCTS INC Small Tools & Shop Supplies $230.63, LOPEZ, REBECA Interpreters $225, LOVING, PHILIP Bd Evaluations (Minnehaha) $1576.68, LYNN, JACKSON, SHULT Attorney Fees $1176, MAC'S HARDWARE Small Tools & Shop Supplies $1.49, MADISON COUNTY SHERI Return Of Service $20, MALLOY ELECTRIC Heat, Vent & AC Repairs $74.57, MARAS, JACOB Business Travel $34, MARSH & MCLENNAN LLC Professional Services $50, MATTSON, MIKE Uniform Allowance $196.67, MCCUBBIN, JASON Business Travel $92, MENARD INC Building Repairs & Maintenance $22.96, MENARD INC Park & Recreation Material $123.94, MIDAMERICAN ENERGY C Natural Gas $1127.51, MIDAMERICAN ENERGY C Welfare Utilities $260.48, MIDCONTINENT COMMUNI Amounts Held For Others $266.78, MIDCONTINENT COMMUNI Telephone $801.39, MILLER, FRANCES F Bd Exp Fees (Minnehaha) $80, MILSTEAD, MICHAEL W Business Travel $1016.36, MINNEHAHA CNTY TREAS Automotive/Small Equipment $5, MINNEHAHA CNTY TREAS Truck Repairs & Maintenance $15, MONTEREY APARTMENTS Welfare Rent $900, MOTION AND CONTROL E Automotive/Small Equipment $156.13, NAPA AUTO PARTS Automotive/Small Equipment $-61.53, NAPA AUTO PARTS Small Tools & Shop Supplies $66.46, NICHOLE CARPER Child Defense Attorney $2069.5, NORDSTROMS AUTOMOTIV Automotive/Small Equipment $125, NORTH RIDGE APARTMEN Welfare Rent $496, NYBERGS ACE HARDWARE Other Supplies $3, NYBERGS ACE HARDWARE Small Tools & Shop Supplies $11.37, OLD ORCHARD CAFE Miscellaneous Expense $339.67, OLSON LAW FIRM PLLC Attorney Fees $1597.94, PATRICIA KUTCH Misc Revenue $150, PAYTON, ARISTARCHUS Business Travel $164.82, PCS MOBILE Miscellaneous Expense $125.72, PECHOUS, COREY Uniform Allowance $173.5, PFEIFER IMPLEMENT CO Heavy Equip Repairs & Maint $87.28, PHOENIX SUPPLY LLC Inmate Supplies $2364.5, PIONEER ENTERPRISES Burials $9000, PRAIRIE COMMERCIAL L Sign Deposits $50, PRICE, THOMAS L Psych Evals $2400, QUAIL HOLLOW TOWN HO Welfare Rent $700, QUALIFIED PRESORT SE Postage $245.35, R&L SUPPLY LTD HHS Maintenance $234.22, R&L SUPPLY LTD Jail Repairs & Maintenance $224.44, R&L SUPPLY LTD Plumbing & Welding $961.72, RESOLUTE LAW FIRM IN Child Defense Attorney $2704.45, RICHARD & MARLA REIC Abatement Interest $778, RISTY, MAXINE J Court Reporters $2202.65, RIVERVIEW PARK LTD Welfare Rent $342, ROEMEN'S AUTOMOTIVE Gas Oil & Diesel $8.98, SAFE HOME LTD PTNRSH Rent Subsidies $8934, SANFORD CLINIC Lab Costs $992, SD HUMAN SERVICES CE Psych Evals $600, SD HUMAN SERVICES CE Record Requests $42.6, SHERWIN WILLIAMS Building Repairs & Maintenance $65.62, SIOUX EMPIRE TRIAGE MacArthur SJC Grant $82302.61, SIOUX FALLS CITY Clinics - Auxiliary Services $1402.8, SIOUX FALLS CITY Welfare Utilities $346.74, SIOUX FALLS RUBBER S Professional Services $24.45, SOCIAL SECURITY ADMI Record Requests $82, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Amts Held-Daily Scram $3908, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Amts Held-Remote Breath $1084, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Architects & Engineers $3083.58, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Inmate Supplies $251.76, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT MacArthur SJC Grant $28190, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Miscellaneous Expense $160.2, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Professional Services $30, STEWART TITLE COMPAN Professional Services $375, STREICHERS INC Other Supplies $3497.33, STREICHERS INC Uniform Allowance $393.98, STURDEVANTS AUTO PAR Automotive/Small Equipment $106.92, SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE Inmate Supplies $131.14, THRIVE COUNSELING Recruitment $600, TOPHER MACDONALD Business Travel $92, TRANE Building Repairs & Maintenance $173.7, TRANSOURCE TRUCK & E Truck Repairs & Maintenance $38.68, TRI-STATE NURSING Professional Services $2506, TRIPLE R INDUSTRIES Welfare Rent $620, TRISTATE GARAGE DOOR Bldg/Yard Repair & Maintenance $630, TWO WAY SOLUTIONS IN Communication Equipment $4253.5, TWO WAY SOLUTIONS IN Communication Equipment Repair $198.99, TWO WAY SOLUTIONS IN Homeland Security $1688.48, TZADIK SIOUX FALLS I Welfare Rent $900, TZADIK SIOUX FALLS P Welfare Rent $649.81, US BANK-CORPORATE TR Welfare Rent $676.32, US FOODS INC Other Supplies $12.11, US FOODS INC Professional Services $1586.64, VERIZON WIRELESS Administrative Charges $23.49, VERIZON WIRELESS Data Processing Equipment $701.23, VERIZON WIRELESS HIDTA Grant $85.48, VERIZON WIRELESS Tea-Ellis Range $40.01, VERIZON WIRELESS Telephone $5872.83, WALMART STORES INC Juvenile Diversion Restitution $130.16, WOHLWEND, AARON Business Travel $92, XCEL ENERGY Electricity $23946.32, XCEL ENERGY INC Welfare Utilities $839.32, YELLOW ROBE, LUTHER ICWA Professional Services $33709.

Routine Personnel Action

New Hires

1. Seth Baker, Eduardo Carrillo, Kaitlyn Held, and Nicholas Whalen, Correctional Officers for the Jail, at $26.13/hour (14/1) effective 03/31/2025.

2. Ring Kuol Arop, Correctional Officer for the Jail, at $26.13/hour (14/1) effective 04/07/2025.

3. Jeffrey Watkins, seasonal Laborer for the Highway Department, at $19.50/hour effective 04/07/2025.

Step Increases

1. Michael Haugaard, Air Guard Security Officer I for the Air Guard, at $28.82/hour (12/7) effective 04/04/2025.

2. Angie Heidrich, Accountant for the Auditor's Office, at $33.42/hour (16/5) effective 03/30/2025.

3. Brent Albers, Sergeant for the Jail, at $47.22/hour (20/11) effective 04/08/2025.

4. Jesus Chagolla, Correctional Officer for the Jail, at $30.26/hour (14/5) effective 04/02/2025.

5. Christopher Cook, Correctional Officer for the Jail, at $29.54/hour (14/4) effective 04/02/2025.

6. Juan Guerrero, Correctional Officer for the Jail, at $29.54/hour (14/4) effective 04/02/2025.

7. Gary Wollman, Correctional Officer for the Jail, at $28.82/hour (14/3) effective 02/13/2025.

8. Joseph Hernandez, Juvenile Correctional Officer I for the Juvenile Detention Center, at $28.12/hour (13/4) effective 04/02/2025.

9. Dean Hodgen, Caseworker for Human Services, at $41.73/hour (16/14) effective 03/17/2025.

10. Chad Boelhower, Senior Deputy Public Defender for the Public Defender's Office, at $4,068.00/biweekly (22/6) effective 03/26/2025.

11. Neil Fossum, Senior Deputy Public Defender for the Public Defender's Officer, at $4,274.40/biweekly (22/8) effective 03/18/2025.

To record significant employee anniversaries for April 2025: 5 years-Jennifer Hynek; 10 years-Michael Thompson; 15 years-Sarah Wachel; 25 years-James Ness. 

To record volunteers in County Departments for March 2025. This list is on file at Human Resources. 

Abatement Applications Recommended for Approval by the Director of Equalization
Parcel-98466, Spruce Glen, Inc, 2024 Property Taxes, $3,134.41
Parcel-29235, Assessment Freeze, 2024 Property Taxes, $1,261.73
Parcel-48241, Assessment Freeze, 2024 Property Taxes, $395.07
Parcel-49330, Assessment Freeze, 2024 Property Taxes, $1,239.47
Parcel-80293, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2024 Property Taxes, $1,115.75
Parcel-64185, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2024 Property Taxes, $276.81
Parcel-35358, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2023 Property Taxes, $172.92
Parcel-35358, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2024 Property Taxes, $1,965.63

Notices and Requests

Notice from the SD State Historical Society that Effting Grocery Store, 100 S Grange Avenue, Sioux Falls, will be Considered for the National Register of Historic Places by the State Review Board on May 7, 2025.

Items within Policy Guidelines

Approve Special Event Consume & Blend Beverage License Number C & B 25-01 for an Event on September 27, 2025

Approve a Purchase Agreement between City of Colton and Minnehaha County for the Sale of two large Ballot Boxes.

BUDGET CARRYOVERS AND SUPPLEMENTS

Susan Beaman, Finance & Budget Officer, was present for the scheduled budget hearing for the 2024 carryover supplements and other 2025 budget supplements. 

Chair Karsky asked for the proponents and opponents to speak on the topic. There were no proponents and opponents in attendance to speak on the topic.

MOTION by Bleyenberg, seconded by Kippley, to Approve Resolution MC 25-10 for 2025 Budget Supplements to the General Fund in the Amount of $1,404,533.19 and to Special Revenue Funds in the Amount of $44,209,343.76. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

RESOLUTION MC25-10

FOR SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET

WHEREAS it is necessary to supplement the 2025 Annual Budget in order to carry on the indispensable functions of Minnehaha County; and

WHEREAS, the adoption of the proposed Supplemental Budget was duly considered by the Minnehaha County Commission on the 1st day of April, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., in the Commission Meeting Room, pursuant to due notice; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Minnehaha County Commission that the following Supplemental Budget be, and the same is, hereby approved for the purpose of providing budget to conduct the indispensable functions of Government, to-wit:

2024 Carryovers & Other 2025 Supplements 

From Fund To Budget Amount

General Commission   $105,836.61

    Elections   $70,880.55 

    State’s Attorney’s Office   $39,127.36 

    Human Resources  $70,525.00 

    Sheriff  $146,663.34

    Jail   $162,838.78

    Coroner $160,000.00

    Juvenile Detention Center  $69,531.51 

    Humane Society $10,000.00 

    Human Services $44,532.75 

    Just Home $386,681.91

    Safe Home $8,883.08

    Museum Operations   $106,705.09

    Pettigrew Maintenance   $7,651.69

    Museum Resource Center   $2,052.64

    Parks $12,142.88 

    Extension  $500.00  

Total General Fund    $1,404,553.19

Highway    Highway   $5,414,477.48

Emergency Management Emergency Management $33,167.94 

Building Building $3,462,423.00

Rural Access  Rural Access Infrastructure $119,296.71

American Rescue Plan Sheriff  $566,553.98

    Facilities   $533,272.00

       $1,099,825.98

Capital Projects Capital Projects-Juvenile Justice Center   $34,021,441.54  

    Capital Projects-Highway Shop    $58,711.11 

       $34,080,152.65  

Total Special Revenue Funds   $44,209,343.76  

APPROVED BY THE COUNTY COMMISSION:
Dean Karsky
Chairman                   
ATTEST:
Kym Christiansen   
Deputy Auditor
  

SPECIAL PERSONNEL ACTION

Upon the request of Carey Deaver, Human Resources Director, MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Appoint Jacob Maras as Minnehaha County Highway Superintendent for the Highway Department Effective Immediately at a Salary of $5,080.00/biweekly (25/3). By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

PRESENTATIONS

Rebecca Knudsen, President & CEO of Lutheran Social Services, provided a brief presentation on Lutheran Social Services-Multi-Cultural Center. The presentation highlighted the work that is being done at the facility and the partnership between Lutheran Social Services, City of Sioux Falls, and Minnehaha County. The presentation went on to highlight priorities of the Multi-Cultural Center as well as programming. Valeria Wicker, Multi-Cultural Center, provided details on some of the groups that use the facility. 

Mike Milstead, Sheriff, gave a briefing on the various divisions of the Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office. The various divisions include patrol and jail. The patrol division highlighted the working relationship between agencies and departments, contracts with other organizations as well as the community events that the patrol division participates in. The presentation also highlighted that technology and equipment have continued to be areas with the most budget adjustments, as well as the large-scale antenna project with Motorola and the extensive training for the deputies. The presentation highlighted work completed at Southeast Technical College, South Dakota Air National Guard, and the Sioux Falls Airport. The past year was a fairly good year for the Minnehaha County Jail. The jail is continuing to recruit, hire and train new officers, with 2024 seeing 9 new hire classes that brought in 43 new officers with 38 of those officers remaining. In addition, there have been 3 new officers hired this year and the second new hire class started on March 31st with 4 additional new officers. The 2024 statistics related to the incidents at the jail as well as the average daily population and capacity were highlighted. The jail division also provided an update on the expansion to Unit Control 3 as well as preliminary 2026 budget considerations, including an increase in the medical contract to reflect wage increases, an increase in the food service contract, and the allocation of funds for the purchase of a jail transport vehicle to replace an existing vehicle.

EQUIPMENT PURCHASE

Upon the request of Mike McGovern, Lieutenant, MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Kippley, to Authorize the Jail to Purchase a Combi Oven for the Jail Kitchen through Sourcewell Contract #063022-COK for $40,019.45 installed. 5 ayes.

GRANT APPLICATION

Upon the request of Joe Bosman, Captain, MOTION by Bleyenberg, seconded by Heisey, to Authorize the Sheriff’s Office to Submit an Application for the 2026 South Dakota Highway Safety Grant. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

AGREEMENT

Jamie Gravett, Juvenile Detention Center Director, presented a request for authorization for the Chair to sign an agreement with NCIC for correctional communications. This is the system our youth will use to communicate with their parents or guardians in the new facility. It is a tablet system which will also allow them to complete courses for self-improvement, listen to music, and read books. The jail uses this system, but our system will be a little different. In an effort to maintain low costs for families to stay in touch, the Juvenile Detention Center will not be receiving any commission. In the past, the Juvenile Detention Center had not charged fees for phone calls before and staff would like to continue this practice. The proposed agreement with NCIC was the best alternative. There is no cost to the County to have this available to families and the small fees paid by the families cover the cost. MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Authorize the Chair to Sign an Agreement between JDC and NCIC for Correctional Communications. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

RURAL ACCESS INFRASTRUCTURE

Jacob Maras, Highway Superintendent, presented a request for authorization for the Chair to sign a funding agreement between Minnehaha County and Edison Township for Rural Access Infrastructure Funding. The Rural Access Infrastructure Program was enacted during the 2021 South Dakota Legislative Session to assist with the replacement of large culverts and small bridges on township roads. The Minnehaha County Commission awarded Rural Access Infrastructure funding for 2025 at the January 7, 2025, Commission meeting. Edison Township applied for and awarded funding to one culvert for a project total of $50,794.00. Edison Township's share is $10,158.00 with the remaining $40,636.00 provided by the County through the State-funded Rural Access Infrastructure Fund. MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Kippley, to Authorize the Chair to Sign a Funding Agreement between Minnehaha County and Edison Township for Rural Access Infrastructure Funding. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

Jacob Maras, Highway Superintendent, presented a request for authorization for the Chair to sign a funding agreement between Minnehaha County and Grand Meadow Township for Rural Access Infrastructure Funding. The Rural Access Infrastructure Program was enacted during the 2021 South Dakota Legislative Session to assist with the replacement of large culverts and small bridges on township roads. The Minnehaha County Commission awarded Rural Access Infrastructure funding for 2025 at the January 7, 2025, Commission meeting. Grand Meadow Township applied for and was awarded funding to replace one culvert for a project total of $328,900.00. Grand Meadow Township's share is $65,780.00 with the remaining $263,120.00 provided by the County through the State-funded Rural Access Infrastructure Fund. MOTION by Heisey, seconded by Kippley, to Authorize the Chair to Sign a Funding Agreement between Minnehaha County and Grand Meadow Township for Rural Access Infrastructure Funding. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

Jacob Maras, Highway Superintendent, presented a request for authorization for the Chair to sign a funding agreement between Minnehaha County and Split Rock Township for Rural Access Infrastructure Funding. The Rural Access Infrastructure Program was enacted during the 2021 South Dakota Legislative Session to assist with the replacement for large culverts and small bridges on township roads. The Minnehaha County Commission awarded Rural Access Infrastructure funding for 2025 at the January 7, 2025, Commission meeting. Split Rock Township applied for and was awarded funding to replace one culvert for a project of $395,600.00. Split Rock Township's share is $79,120.00 with the remaining $316,480.00 by the County through the State-funded Rural Access Infrastructure Fund. MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Heisey, to Authorize the Chair to Sign a Funding Agreement between Minnehaha County and Split Rock Township for Rural Access Infrastructure Funding. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.

PLANNING AND ZONING NOTICES

Kevin Hoekman, Planner, gave the first reading and requested authorization for the Auditor to publish a Notice of Hearing on April 22, 2025, to consider a text amendment to the Revised Joint Zoning Ordinance for Minnehaha County and the City of Sioux Falls to add Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Regulations. MOTION by Bleyenberg, seconded by Kippley, to Authorize the Auditor to Publish a Notice of Public Hearing for a Text Amendment to the Revised Joint Zoning Ordinance for Minnehaha County and the City of Sioux Falls to be held on April 22, 2025, at or after 5:00 p.m. at a Joint Meeting of the Minnehaha County Commission and Sioux Falls City Council. 5 ayes.
   Kevin Hoekman, Planner, gave the first reading and requested authorization for the Auditor to publish a Notice of Hearing on April 22, 2025, to consider a text amendment to the Revised Joint Zoning Ordinance for Minnehaha County and the City of Sioux Falls to change the transfer of building eligibility regulations. MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Heisey, to Authorize the Auditor to Publish a Notice of Public Hearing for a Text Amendment to the Revised Joint Zoning Ordinance for Minnehaha County and the City of Sioux Falls to be held on April 22, 2025, at or after 5:00 p.m. at a Joint Meeting of the Minnehaha County Commission and the Sioux Falls City Council. 5 ayes.

Commissioner Beninga excused himself from the meeting at 10:20 a.m. and returned at 10:24 a.m.

Kevin Hoekman, Planner gave the first reading and requested authorization for the Auditor to publish a Notice of Hearing on April 22, 2025, to consider a text amendment to the 1990 Revised Zoning Ordinance for Minnehaha County to add Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations. MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Heisey, to Authorize the Auditor to Publish a Notice of Public Hearing for a Text Amendment to the 1990 Revised Zoning Ordinance for Minnehaha County to be held on April 22, 2025, at or after 9:00 a.m. at a Meeting of the Minnehaha County Commission. 4 ayes.

Kevin Hoekman, Planner, gave the first reading and requested authorization for the Auditor to publish a Notice of Public Hearing on April 22, 2025, to consider a text amendment to 1990 Revised Zoning Ordinance for Minnehaha County to change the Transfer of Building Eligibility Regulations. MOTION by Heisey, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Authorize the Auditor to Publish a Notice of Public Hearing for a Text Amendment to the 1990 Revised Zoning Ordinance for Minnehaha County to be held on April 22, 2025, at or after 9:00 a.m. at a Meeting of the Minnehaha County Commission. 5 ayes.

COMMISSIONER LIAISON REPORTS

Commissioner Heisey reported on a potential software update for the Public Defender's Office and the open house at the Museum.

Commissioner Bleyenberg reported on a recent meeting with Glory House and City, County, School District luncheon meeting with Representative Jamison and Senator Larson.

Commissioner Karsky reported on a recent meeting of the Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

Commissioner Kippley reported on discussions with the County Emergency Management Director and President of the Minnehaha County Rural Fire Chiefs Association regarding the removal of the burn ban. 

MOTION by Bleyenberg, seconded by Heisey, to enter into Executive Session pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2 (1), (3), (4), and (6) at 10:36 a.m. 5 ayes.

Commissioner Kippley excused himself from executive session at 11:35 a.m.

Chair Karsky declared the executive session concluded at 12:04 p.m.

MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Bleyenberg, to adjourn at 12:05 p.m. 

The Commission adjourned until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 15th, 2025.

APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION:

Dean Karsky

Chair

ATTEST:

Kym Christiansen

Commission Recorder

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Minutes of the Minnehaha County Building Committee for April 1, 2025

THE MINNEHAHA COUNTY BUILDING COMMITTEE CONVENED AT 8:00 AM on April 1, 2025, pursuant to adjournment on March 4, 2025. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT WERE: Beninga, Bleyenberg, and Karsky; Auditor Anderson, Director of Facilities and Construction Kriens, and Commission Administrative Officer Greco. Also present were Kym Christiansen, Commission Recorder, and Eric Bogue, Chief Civil Deputy State's Attorney.

Building Committee Chair Karsky called the meeting to order.

MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Approve the Meeting Minutes from March 4, 2025. 6 ayes.

FACILITIES DEPARTMENT PRESENTATION

Commissioner Heisey arrived at 8:01 a.m. Commissioner Kippley arrived at 8:03 a.m. 

Mark Kriens, Director of Facilities and Construction, presented the 2025 department presentation. The presentation detailed specific major projects that are currently being worked on by the Facilities Department. The following projects were highlighted: Administration Security Office; Concrete Replacement; Courthouse Clerk of Courts Front Desk Expansion; Courthouse Fire Alarm System Replacement; Courthouse Law Library/Judges' Office Renovations; Courthouse Museum Roof Repairs; Emergency Management Parking Lot; Existing Jail Refresh; Existing Jail Sealant Replacement; Extension Building Landscape Improvements; Fairgrounds Improvements; Furniture updates; Highway Facility Construction; Juvenile Justice Center; Parking Lot B/C Improvements; Parking Lot I Replacement; Public Defender Roof Top Unit Replacement; Security Upgrades; Sheriff's Department Radio Equipment Structures; Signage/Wayfinding; and States Attorney Vault Renovation. Finally, Director Kriens highlighted the following additional projects that are undertaken by the department, which include asphalt patching, crack sealing, striping, and seal coating; Courthouse LED upgrades; Crooks Library gutters; flooring steam cleaning; HVAC upgrades; roof repairs/inspections; and tuckpointing/lintels/sealant.

MOTION by Heisey, seconded by Kippley, to Adjourn at 8:46 a.m. 8 ayes.

APPROVED BY THE BUILDING COMMITTEE:

Dean Karsky

Building Committee Chair

ATTEST:

Kym Christiansen

Commission Recorder 

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NOTICE OF HEARING

Notice is hereby given that on April 22, 2025 at or after 5:00 p.m. the Minnehaha County Board of County Commissioners will conduct a joint public hearing with the City of Sioux Falls to consider the following amendments to MC30-02, the Revised Joint Zoning Ordinance for Minnehaha County and City of Sioux Falls.  Such hearing will be part of the regularly scheduled meeting to be held in Carnegie Town Hall, 235 W. 10th Street, Sioux Falls, SD. 

ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT related to the following:

Article 3.04 – To amend requirements to transfer a building eligibility between parcels.

Article 13.04 – To amend requirements to transfer a building eligibility between parcels.

All interested persons may appear and be heard.

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.

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NOTICE OF HEARING

Notice is hereby given that on April 22, 2025 at or after 5:00 p.m. the Minnehaha County Board of County Commissioners will conduct a joint public hearing with the City of Sioux Falls to consider the following amendments to MC30-02, the Revised Joint Zoning Ordinance for Minnehaha County and City of Sioux Falls.  Such hearing will be part of the regularly scheduled meeting to be held in Carnegie Town Hall, 235 W. 10th Street, Sioux Falls, SD. 

ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT related to the following:

Article 3.04 – To add Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) as an allowed use with approved conditional use permit

Article 4.04 – To add Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) as an allowed use with approved conditional use permit

Article 5.04 – To add Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) as an allowed use with approved conditional use permit

Article 6.04 – To add Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) as an allowed use with approved conditional use permit

Article 7.04 – To add Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) as an allowed use with approved conditional use permit

Article 8.04 – To add Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) as an allowed use with approved conditional use permit

Article 13.04 – To add Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) as an allowed use with approved conditional use permit

Article 15.20 – To add a section to Additional Use Regulations to regulate an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)

Article 24.02 – Definitions – to add and amend definitions related to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

All interested persons may appear and be heard.

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.

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NOTICE OF RESPONSIBILITY TO CONTROL NOXIOUS WEEDS AND DECLARED PESTS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN this 4th day of April, 2025 pursuant to SDCL 38-22 as amended to all owners, occupants, agents and public officials in charge of lands in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, that they are responsible for the suppression, control, and eradication of noxious weeds and declared pests’ infestations that may exist on such lands.

Chemical, biological, and / or cultural control methods used for the suppression, control and eradication of noxious weed and declared pest infestations shall be those approved for such purposes by the Minnehaha County Weed and Pest Supervisor, County Agricultural Extension Agent or the South Dakota State University Experiment Station.

Upon failure to observe this notice, the county weed and pest board is required to proceed pursuant to the law and have the noxious weeds or declared pests destroyed by such methods as they may find necessary, the expense of which shall constitute a lien and be entered as a tax against the land, and be collected as other real estate taxes are collected, or by other means as provided by law.

Plant and animals designated as being noxious weeds and declared pests in the state of South Dakota are Absinth Worm wood, Leafy Spurge, Salt Cedar, Perennial Sow Thistle, Hoary Cress, Canada Thistle, Purple Loosestrife, and Gypsy Moth.

Locally noxious weeds designated by the Minnehaha county Weed & Pest board and approved by the South Dakota Weed & Pest commission are Musk thistle, Plumeless thistle and Bull thistle. 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that upon establishing probable cause to believe a noxious weed or declared pest infestation exists upon any property in Minnehaha County, a representative of the Minnehaha County Weed and Pest Control board will enter upon said property for the purpose of inspecting and confirming that such infestation actually exists.

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Minutes for the Town of Sherman for April 1, 2025

The Sherman Town Board met in regular session Tuesday April 1, 2025 @ 7:30pm

Members Present: Gerry Karpen, Larry Sutton, Dawn Williams and Cheryl Swenson.

Others Present: Ellen Karpen, Trace Fisher, Justin Haman, Kara Duncan, Lee Ellis, Blake Klveneuberg, and Dallas Moore.

Karpen called the meeting to order.

Routine Business:

Approval of the agenda- Motion by Sutton to approve the agenda with adding Town cleanup days to the  agenda, 2nd by Williams-all ayes, motion carried.

Minutes of the March 4, 2025 meeting were read—Williams made a motion to approve the minutes, 2nd by Sutton—all Ayes, motion carried.

The Treasurer’s report was read—Williams made a motion to approve the Treasurers report as read, 2nd by Sutton—all Ayes, motion carried.

Open floor to comments: Moore stated Michigan Ave needs to be graded and two spots that need some gravel in them. The board address those two items.

Claims Approved to be paid:

Minnehaha Community Water $60.00 for water, Roger Andera $32.50 for 2.5hrs plowing Garretson Gazette $21.41 for Feb. minutes, $18.53 for notice of equalization, Xcel Energy $46.75 for town hall lights, $29.15 for park lights, $286.03 for street lights, Cheryl Swenson $78.00 for stamps

Old Business:

1. Mowing Bids—received bids from 2 people—Bence Bonte will mow Strom Park for $40.00 a time and also Tiger Park for $40.00 a time. Kail Hewer will mow City lot for $40.00 a time.

New Business:

1. Tiger Park bids—received 2 bids to till up whole playground area and add weed killer before adding 3 inches of mulch to the playground area. After reviewing both bids Berg’s bid did not meet the bids specifications so the board decided to go with the higher bid that meet the specifications, McDonald Construction, LLC—Motion to accept McDonalds bid made by Williams, 2nd by Sutton—all ayes, motion carried.

2. Burn pile mow and clean up—Ellis turned in a bid to clean burn area, knock down weeds and mow for $400.00 then $50.00 after for mowing when needed—Williams made a motion to accept bid, 2nd by Sutton—all ayes, motion carried.

3. Skid plates for snowplow—Andera stated he would like skid plates on the snowplow, it would cost around $168.00—Williams made a motion to buy skid plates, 2nd by Sutton—all ayes, motion carried.

4. Set date for Mike’s Bar LLC Malt Beverage License—May 6, 2025 @ 7:45

5. Dogs at large- been having many complaints about dogs running loose all over town and causing problems, people need to call the Humane Society if they have a problem. The town does have a contract with the Humane Society.

6. Town cleanup—the date of the town cleanup is May 2 to the 6th. Remember no household garbage, mattresses, tires or electronics. Karpen will send out a text as the time gets closer.

Williams made a motion to adjourn, 2nd by Sutton—all ayes. Next regular meeting will be May 6, 2025 @7:30pm. Cheryl Swenson Town Clerk

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Notice of Hearing: for Adult Name Change 49CIV 24-4816

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA) SS COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA)

IN CIRCUIT COURT SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT In the Matter of the Petition of Altisha Ranae Matthews, For a Change of Name to Kwan Ranae Matthews.

49CIV:24-4816

Notice is hereby given that a Verified Petition for Adult Name Change has been filed by Altisha Ranae Matthews, the object and prayer of which is to change Petitioner’s name from Altisha Ranae Matthews to Kwan Ranae Matthews.

On the 6th day of May, 2025, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. said Verified Petition will be heard by this Court before the Honorable Judge Mowery, at the Court Room in the Minnehaha County Courthouse, City of Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, or as soon thereafter as is convenient for the court. Anyone may come and appear at that time and place and show reasons, if any, why said name should not be changed as re- quested.

Dated this 28th Day of March, 2025 at Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Attested by, Cathy Arant Clerk of Court.

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NOTICE OF HEARING

Notice is hereby given that on April 22, 2025 at or after 9:00 a.m. the Minnehaha County Board of County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing to consider the following amendments to MC16-90, the 1990 Revised Zoning Ordinance for Minnehaha County.  Such hearing will be part of the regularly scheduled meeting to be held in the Commission Meeting Room of the County Administration Building, 415 N Dakota Ave., Sioux Falls, SD. 

ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS related to the following:

Article 3.04 – To add Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) as an allowed use with approved conditional use permit

Article 4.04 – To add Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) as an allowed use with approved conditional use permit

Article 5.04 – To add Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) as an allowed use with approved conditional use permit

Article 9.04 – To add Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) as an allowed use with approved conditional use permit

Article 12.19 – To add a section to Additional Use Regulations to regulate an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)

Article 26.02 – Definitions – to add and amend definitions related to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

All interested persons may appear and be heard.

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: April 1, 2025

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NOTICE OF HEARING

Notice is hereby given that on April 22, 2025 at or after 9:00 a.m. the Minnehaha County Board of County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing to consider the following amendments to MC16-90, the 1990 Revised Zoning Ordinance for Minnehaha County.  Such hearing will be part of the regularly scheduled meeting to be held in the Commission Meeting Room of the County Administration Building, 415 N Dakota Ave., Sioux Falls, SD. 

ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS related to the following:

Article 3.04 – To amend requirements to transfer a building eligibility between parcels.

Article 9.04 – To amend requirements to transfer a building eligibility between parcels.

All interested persons may appear and be heard.

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: April 1, 2025

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