At any given time in a year, there are roughly 15,000 warrants on file in Minnehaha County, any of which could lead to an arrest. Those crimes behind those warrants range from unpaid traffic tickets to assault or homicide.
An equal justice statue sits outside the doors of the Minnehaha County Courthouse in Sioux Falls. (John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight)
To the criminal justice system, they’re treated the same. Some are trivial in relation to larger crimes, but the backlog can clog up the system and cost taxpayer dollars, said Minnehaha County Sheriff Mike Milstead.
For those named on the warrants, failure to pay that traffic ticket can mean being thrown in jail, which could disrupt their life, stress relationships, cause job loss or create financial stress.
The recently completed pilot of a Warrant Resolution Court in Sioux Falls aims to show how counties can alleviate that stress on law enforcement and the court system.
“If we can resolve these low risk cases and still meet the needs of the victims in a cost effective and safe manner, that’s a pretty good deal,” Milstead said.
More than 170 warrants were resolved through four court dates with the pilot program over the winter.
The program let people with outstanding warrants for low-level crimes settle their warrants with the sheriff’s department after-hours at the courthouse and talk with state’s attorneys, public defenders and a judge to work out arrangements for a resolution. An interpreter was also available if needed.
Charges could include city ordinance violations, traffic violations, DUI first or second, and possession of drug paraphernalia. If someone came in for an offense that wasn’t applicable, the court still worked to move their case along in the process.
The pilot program was led by Second Circuit Judge Robin Houwman and funded by a grant from the national nonprofit MacArthur Foundation. It was the first warrant resolution court in South Dakota, according to the state Unified Judicial System.
“It allows us more time to deal with the bigger cases during the day so we can focus on the people who are in custody, the more serious cases and clients that are in jail,” said Traci Smith, public defender for Minnehaha County. “Every day that a person spends in jail, the harder it is for them to get back on track.”
However, the pilot period has come to an end and it’s unclear the program will continue.
While it’ll take a few months to track if court participants followed through on their payment schedules and court dates, the Minnehaha State’s Attorney Office had 62 pleas over the four court dates. A third saw the entire case resolved, including financial obligations.
“We’ll see ultimately what happened to those other cases, and I think that’ll determine whether it was successful or not,” said Minnehaha County State’s Attorney Daniel Haggar.
Based on the eventual review, the county could decide to continue with the program with taxpayer money. The court cost around $2,300 each night for staffing costs — whether 16 or 60 warrants were resolved — based on reimbursements from MacArthur Foundation.
In 2023, the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office served more than 14,000 warrants. About 1,200 of those were served through its walk-in warrants program, where people turn themselves in without posting a bond at the front office of the jail during business hours, Milstead said. The department has a searchable database for warrants online.
“Walk-in is broader and allows us to get whatever the case is scheduled right away,” Milstead said, adding that they’ll resolve warrants that include victims. “It’s a pretty effective program.”
The State’s Attorney’s Office also has an on-call attorney to help people resolve their case.
Officials see advantages in the warrant court. The existing walk-in warrant program costs the person with the warrant $25, whereas the new resolution court waived fees. People may be skeptical about whether they will be able to walk out of the jail too, Milstead added, and the walk-in program only addresses warrants. The next steps of moving a case through the system remain after the sheriff collects the $25 payment and schedules a court date.
If the warrant resolution court is deemed successful, Smith would like to see it continued and eventually expanded.
People want to do the right thing when they come to the warrant resolution court, Smith said. A permanent warrant court program would show that the criminal justice system trusts them and allows them to be accountable and live their lives without fear.
She added that it’s important to educate people about how to take care of warrants and about the importance of paying traffic tickets or any other fees.
“In order to feel part of the community, people need to have a driver’s license, feel like they can go to their kids’ school and talk to teachers, to trust the courts and to trust that they’re really looking out for their interest,” Smith said. “There’s always a fear of looking over your shoulder if you have a warrant. A simple traffic stop? You’re going to jail. If an officer recognizes you at your kid’s soccer game, are you going to jail?”
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SIOUX FALLS – On March 26, another tree grinding operation was at the forefront of discussion with the Minnehaha County Commission.
This time, Delta Wood Products was seeking approval for a solid waste permit for its facility in Mapleton Township, near Renner.
Since the operation only accepts “clean, untreated, unpainted, and unstained wood,” according to standards set by the South Dakota Department of Agricultural and Natural Resources, the state does not require the business to have a solid waste permit.
However, the county definition of a site that receives tree branches fits into their requirements for a “rubble dump,” and under Minnehaha County zoning regulations, that does require a solid waste permit.
Last year, a site formerly near Tea run by Mueller Pallets, Inc. was looking for a conditional use permit to move its business near the Sioux Falls Regional Landfill on 267th St. (W. 41st St.), west of Sioux Falls.
At that time, several neighbors, including Glenn Fuerstenberg of rural Sioux Falls, objected to that business, citing noise and traffic problems.
From what was said at those 2023 meetings, the originally planned for Mueller site had been next to Fuerstenberg’s property, but the company eventually opted for land that was approximately one-half mile further west on 267th St.
However, Furstenberg still objected to the new site, even though the move put a previously existing tree-grinding service at the landfill between the new Mueller land and Furstenberg’s land.
In the end, the county commission granted Mueller Pallets a CUP for their new operation site.
Moving ahead to the March 26 meeting, Dakota Wood Products came before the commission for the approval of their solid waste permit.
This time, no neighbors spoke in opposition to the new tree-grinding operation, but Fuerstenberg was back to speak as an opponent of this new business which is around 20 miles northeast of his residence.
Although he did not really speak to the matter before the commission of the solid waste permit, Fuerstenberg did talk about tree-grinding businesses, in general, saying they should not be zoned as “A1 agricultural,” but, instead, be zoned as industrial parcels.
Land zoned as industrial pays more in property taxes than A1-ag land.
When the matter was turned back over to the commission for discussion, Commissioner Joe Kippley, the liaison to the county planning board, said, “…the public feedback has been intelligent and logically consistent, but…how property tax should be (assessed) is different than zoning.
“We could decide to change our own definition on how we zone some things, but that would be a different issue.”
Commission chairperson Dean Karsky echoed much of what Kippley said, but added, “I would be extremely reluctant to (change the zoning), because once it is zoned industrial, it is zoned industrial.
“We could have a slaughterhouse there, or a meat-packing operation. You could have all sorts of uses.”
In the end, the solid waste permit was unanimously approved.
Sheriff’s report
As part of the annual report from the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s office, jail warden Mike Mattson talked about improved numbers at the county facility.
While the occurrences of inmate-on-inmate and inmate-on-staff assaults increased slightly, Mattson added that the total number of bookings in 2023 was at 15,150, a decrease of 5% from the previous year.
And that the average daily population at the jail was also down significantly.
As a result, Mattson said, the sheriff’s office would likely be able to hold off on hiring 14 new jail positions they budgeted for until at least 2025.
Also, Mattson was not anticipating any major changes to their FY2025 budget request.
The commissioners complimented Mattson on holding the line on costs, and that saving money and not needing new employees was welcomed news.
The next commission meeting will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 16, on the third floor of the Minnehaha County Administration Building at 6th and Minnesota in Sioux Falls.
The high cost of obtaining health care in South Dakota – ranked second most expensive in the nation – is prompting some residents to forgo necessary medical care over worries they cannot afford it, according to a recent national data analysis.
South Dakota is followed only by North Carolinain a new national ranking of health care expenses based on the cost of medical care and insurance. At nearly $12,500 per year, the state has the highest per-capita health care spending rate among all Great Plains states, the data show.
Largely based on data fromKFF, formerly the Kaiser Family Foundation, the Forbes Advisor team examined nine metrics to determine which of the 50 states and Washington, D.C., had the highest and lowest annual health care costs for consumers.
In labeling South Dakota second highest, Forbes noted that the state has high rates of families that struggle to pay for child medical bills, high deductibles for individuals and families with insurance and high costs for policyholders within the Affordable Care Act marketplace.Forbes Advisor is a consumer financial analysis group sponsored in part by Forbes magazine.
Taken together, the data paint a worrisome picture of access, affordability and quality of health care in South Dakota.
The high cost of health care has caused nearly 1 in 10 state residents to skip necessary medical care and 1 in 4 to forgo mental health treatment due to cost, according to another KFF study.
"If you delay needed care because you can’t afford it, it’s eventually going to cost you, the providers and the insurers a lot more money," said Les Masterson, an editor and insurance expert at Forbes Advisor. "That is also causing problems where people are getting sicker and dying younger."
Masterson acknowledged that health care costs are high and rising across the country and that the variables that determine what medical care and insurance cost in each state are complicated.
Masterson and two South Dakota health care officials interviewed by News Watch said the state's high cost ranking can be attributed largely to a lack of competition among providers and insurers, worker shortages causing increased employee costs, higher overhead costs due to inflation, a high level of indigent care, and generally poor health condition of the population that increase risks and costs for insurers and providers.
"Health care is expensive, insurance is expensive and every citizen in this state who pays for those things knows that," said Tim Rave, CEO of theSouth Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations, which represents hospitals and clinics across the state.
And yet, Rave said, the convoluted and expensive modern system of health care economics is necessary to allow medical providers to remain viable.
"Hospitals in this state are nonprofit. But you still have to make money or you close the doors. And profit margins for them is in the red or at a maximum in the 3 to 4 percent range," he said.
Shelly Ten Napel, CEO of theCommunity Healthcare Association of the Dakotas, works to support health providers who often serve people with the least ability to pay. She said the rising costs of health care, particularly emergency, specialist and life-saving care, are putting some individuals and families into untenable situations.
"We’re seeing the faces of that on a day-to-day basis of folks who can't afford coverage," she said. "We see the people with a cancer diagnosis who have to ask themselves if they are willing to bankrupt their family in order to get the care they need."
The high and rising cost of health care is causing angst for people of all income levels, however.
A February 2024poll by KFF found that about 75% of adults were very or somewhat worried about being able to afford unexpected medical bills or pay for health care for themselves or their families. About half of poll respondents were worried they cannot afford their monthly insurance premiums or to pay for needed prescription drugs.
Medicaid expansion may lower costs in South Dakota
All three experts interview by News Watch pointed to recent Medicaid expansion as a possible path to reducing overall health care and insurance costs across the state.
South Dakota was a laggard among states that expanded eligibility for Medicaid, the federal health program for low-income adults, with opposition coming from Gov. Kristi Noem and the Republican leadership in the Legislature.
However, the state was forced to enact looser income guidelines for Medicaid eligibility in July 2023 after voters approved the expansion by astatewide referendum in 2022. Medicaid expansion in states was allowed by the federal government as part of the Affordable Care Act.
The expanded eligibility guidelines have been slow to catch on in South Dakota, as about 18,000 new Medicaid participants had entered the program as of February, far fewer than the roughly 43,000 additional participants projected when the referendum was passed.
The average monthly overall enrollment in Medicaid in South Dakota in 2023 was 145,350,according to state data. Of the $1.27 billion spent on Medicaid in South Dakota in 2023, about $875 million was in federal funds and the remaining $402 million was in state money.
Some studies have shown that Medicaid expansion in other states has led to lower insurance premiums overall. Masterson suggested that greater Medicaid participation would help more lower-income South Dakota residents obtain medical coverage and care as well as reduce overall insurance and medical care costs.
Medicaid allows providers that would otherwise have to write off many medical care costs for low-income patients to receive some form of payment. Meanwhile, providing more preventive care and diagnostics to people who otherwise would not receive them reduces the need for emergency and life-saving care that cost far more, Masterson said.
"Preventive care is free, and providers get some of the cost paid by federal Medicaid," he said. "It will be interesting to see what Medicaid expansion does to lower costs in South Dakota in the future."
The per-capita cost of health care nearly tripled over the past two decades, according to KFF, rising from $4,157 per-capita in 2000 to $7,766 in 2010 to $12,495 in 2020. Throughout that 20-year period, South Dakota had the highest per-capital health care costs among all states in the Great Plains region, with North Dakota and Minnesota also near the top and Iowa on the low end.
While statistics can only shed a general light on health care costs and quality — which can vary widely by individual experience and situation — the data about the South Dakota health care system are not good in several areas.
South Dakotais the 23rd worst state for overall health care access and outcomes, according to 24 separate metrics analyzed by KFF in 2023. According to a further breakdown of that data, South Dakota ranked 35th among the states in quality of health care outcomes and 26th in access to health care.
Some KFF survey data show improvement in South Dakota health care access, however.
While 59.7% of South Dakotans had some type of health insurance plan in 2010, that percentage rose to 64.7% in 2022. Meanwhile, 62% of South Dakotans had an employee-sponsored health plan in 2022, the 16th highest rate in the nation and above the U.S. average of 57%.
However, only 18.8% of Native Americans in South Dakota had an employer-sponsored health plan in 2022, the worst rate for Native Americans among all states, including New Mexico, Alaska and Montana.
Business trends don't favor lower prices
And even if two-thirds of South Dakotans with insurance have an employer-supported plan, it doesn't mean they won't face outsized health care costs, Ten Napel said.
The high number of small businesses, the high level of self employment and large agricultural industry prevent many state residents from benefiting from large employer plans that offer lower prices due to a wide subscriber base.
"Our employer environment is angled toward self employment and small employers, so (high health costs) are not surprising," said Ten Napel, whose organization supports community health care programs in South Dakota and North Dakota. "It reflects the lower employer contributions that are leading to higher employee contributions for small businesses, farmers and self employed people."
Rave, a former South Dakota lawmaker who began his career as a paramedic, said the state has done a good job of providing health coverage for children and low-income residents over the past two decades. However, any effort to offset costs for patients puts an additional burden on hospitals, which are seeing increased costs but are unable to turn patients away for any reason, he said.
"I think we do a good job of taking that burden off the families, but that does put the burden more on providers because they’re not reimbursed for 100% of those charges," Rave said.
States can play a role in lowering health care costs
States are taking steps to reduce overall health care costs while increasing access, Ten Napel said.
In Minnesota, a large consortium of businesses was formed to expand the pool of policyholders to reduce costs. In North Dakota in 2019, she said, the state implemented a reinsurance program that uses federal and state funds to help insurance companies reduce costs for policyholders statewide.
And, Ten Napel said, South Dakota has had success with its Home Health program within Medicaid that provides additional medical services and support for low-income patients with serious, life-altering illnesses. State data show the program saved more than $8 million in Medicaid costs in 2022 while improving care at home and through providers for qualifying patients with chronic illnesses.
However, South Dakota has not yet adopted a large-scale "value-based" model of reimbursement for medical services that has lowered overall costs in other states, Ten Napel said. That approach focuses more on education of patients and a greater focus on earlier testing and preventive care.
"That has not come to South Dakota as it has in a majority of other states," she said. "It's a reorientation of the health care system toward prevention, primary care, patient education and prevention, all things that reduce the number of life-impacting situations."
Ten Napel said her organization has made a concerted effort to improve patient education, so people know more about what programs can help them and how they can save money as they gain access to medical care. In addition to programs such as Medicaid and Medicare and subsidies within the Affordable Care Act marketplace, there are other programs available to help people in need access medical diagnosis and treatment, she said.
"The reality is that if you’re talking about $12,000 per-capita cost per year for health care, there’s very few of us that have that in our back pocket," Ten Napel said. "So we all need help figuring out how to manage the current health care system and get the care we need."
This story was produced by South Dakota News Watch, a nonpartisan, nonprofit news organization. Read more in-depth stories atsdnewswatch.org and sign up for an email every few days to get stories as soon as they're published. Contact Bart Pfankuch at .
Minutes of the Minnehaha County Commission for March 26, 2024
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE OF HEARING UPON APPLICATIONS FOR SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
NOTICE OF RESPONSIBILITY TO CONTROL NOXIOUS WEEDS AND DECLARED PESTS
Notice of Permit Issuance
NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL ELECTION
Notice of Hearing: for Adult Name Change
FACT OF ADOPTION
NOTICE OF HEARING
Notice of Hearing: for Adult Name Change
Minutes of the Minnehaha County Commission for March 26, 2024
THE MINNEHAHA COUNTY COMMISSION CONVENED AT 9:00 AM on March 26, 2024, pursuant to adjournment on March 19, 2024. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT WERE: Bender, Beninga, Bleyenberg, Karsky, and Kippley. Also present were Kym Christiansen, Commission Recorder, and Eric Bogue, Chief Civil Deputy State's Attorney.
Chair Karsky called the meeting to order.
MOTION by Bender, seconded by Beninga, to Approve the Agenda. 5 ayes
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Approve the Consent Agenda. By roll call vote: 5 ayes. The consent agenda includes the following items:
Commission Meeting Minutes for March 19, 2024
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March 2024 Commission Salaries
COMMISSION Salaries $39,641.96
AUDITOR Salaries $67,163.71
TREASURER Salaries $104,864.31
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Salaries $96,900.41
STATES ATTORNEY Salaries $448,817.12
PUBLIC DEFENDER Salaries $289,064.55
PUBLIC ADVOCATE Salaries $89,654.70
FACILITIES Salaries $61,730.20
EQUALIZATION Salaries $123,196.98
REGISTER OF DEEDS Salaries $52,420.92
HUMAN RESOURCES Salaries $39,785.61
SHERIFF Salaries $1,431,395.64
JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER Salaries $204,726.86
HIGHWAY Salaries $160,265.11
HUMAN SERVICES Salaries $152,927.30
MUSEUM Salaries $95,616.40
PLANNING Salaries $46,468.80
EXTENSION Salaries $3,672.00
The following report was received and placed on file in the Auditor's Office.
Human Services 2023 Annual Report for Minnehaha County and Lincoln County
Routine Personnel Actions
New Hires
1. Dustin Lujan, Deputy State’s Attorney for the State’s Attorney’s Office, at $3,667.20/biweekly (22/3) effective 3/18/2024.
2. Marthe Kabasele, Clifton Robbins, Larry Stanley III, and Markus Thiel as Correctional Officers for the Jail, at $25.37/hour (14/1) effective 3/25/2024.
3. Thomas King, variable hour Juvenile Correctional Worker for the Juvenile Detention Center, at $22.00/hour effective 3/25/2024.
Step Increases
1. Christopher Schultz, Air Guard Security Officer I for the Air Guard, at $25.98/hour (12/4) effective 4/2/2024.
2. Cole Rotert, Air Guard Security Officer I for the Air Guard, at $26.64/hour (12/5) effective 4/2/2024.
3. Michael Haugaard, Air Guard Security Officer I for the Air Guard, at $27.30/hour (12/6) effective 4/4/2024.
4. Jairo Fajardo, Air Guard Security Officer II for the Air Guard, at $27.98/hour (13/5) effective 4/2/2024.
5. Derek Thomas, Air Guard Security Officer II for the Air Guard, at $27.98/hour (13/5) effective 4/2/2024.
6. Angie Heidrich, Accountant for the Auditor’s Office, at $31.66/hour (16/4) effective 3/30/2024.
7. Becky Desens, Senior Property Technician for the Equalization Office, at $25.98/hour (12/4) effective 4/2/2024.
8. Kassandra DeHaai, Senior Property Technician for the Equalization Office, at $26.64/hour (12/5) effective 4/2/2024.
9. Clair Hattervig, Highway Maintenance Team Member for the Highway Department, at $24.13/hour (12/2) effective 3/27/2024.
10. Mark Honerman, Highway Maintenance Team Member for the Highway Department, at $26.64/hour (12/5) effective 4/2/2024.
11. Jeanette Spaans, Caseworker for the Human Services Office, at $36.70/hour (16/10) effective 3/11/2024.
12. Dean Hodgen, Caseworker for the Human Services Office, at $39.54/hour (16/13) effective 3/17/2024.
13. Jered Broesder, Correctional Officer for the Jail, at $36.70/hour (14/14) effective 4/2/2024.
14. Deborah Deng, Juvenile Correctional Officer I for the Juvenile Detention Center, at $27.30/hour (13/4) effective 3/14/2024.
15. Albert Chagolla, Juvenile Correctional Officer I for the Juvenile Detention Center, at $28.68/hour (13/6) effective 3/4/2024.
16. Dawn Dubbelde, Zoning and Building Technician for the Planning Department, at $28.68/hour (12/8) effective 3/29/2024.
17. Neil Fossum, Senior Deputy Public Defender for the Public Defender’s Office, at $4,048.80/biweekly (22/7) effective 3/18/2024.
18. Vicki Fuglsby, Assistant Register of Deeds for the Register of Deeds, at $39.54/hour (19/7) effective 3/18/2024.
19. Janel Ingalls, Caseworker for Safe Home, at $36.70/hour (16/10) effective 2/5/2024.
20. Chase Tirrel, Deputy Sheriff for the Sheriff’s Office, at $33.25/hour (17/4) effective 4/2/2024.
21. Matthew Bullis, Deputy Sheriff for the Sheriff’s Office, at $34.09/hour (17/5) effective 4/2/2024.
22. Wayne Feddersen, Deputy Sheriff for the Sheriff’s Office, at $34.09/hour (17/5) effective 4/2/2024.
23. Taylor Welberg, Legal Office Assistant for the State’s Attorney’s Office, at $21.85/hour (10/2) effective 3/13/2024.
24. Colleen Moran, Senior Deputy State’s Attorney for the State’s Attorney’s Office, at $4,360.00/biweekly (22/10) effective 3/15/2024.
Abatement Applications Recommended for Approval by the Director of Equalization
Authorize Auditor to Publish Notice of Public Hearing on April 23, 2024 to Consider an Application for an Annual Retail (On-Off Sale) Wine and Cider License
ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT
Scott Anderson, Planning Director, was present for the public hearing and gave second reading on an ordinance amendment to clarify long-term lease or rental of property in Minnehaha County. The proposed amendment would add a section to the Additional Use Regulations that states that it is not the intent of the Zoning Ordinance to prohibit the long-term lease or rental of property provided the use is legal. This would apply to the lease of property such as farmland, mini storage units, residential leases and other long-term rental or leases of property. The ordinance amendment was approved by the Planning Commission during the February 26, 2024 meeting.
Chair Karsky asked for the proponents and opponents to speak on the proposed ordinance amendment. There were no proponents and opponents in attendance to speak on the topic.
MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Bender, to Approve Ordinance MC 16-181-24A, an Amendment to Ordinance MC16-90, The Revised Zoning Ordinance for Minnehaha County by Amending Additional Use Regulations. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.
The entire ordinance is available and on file at the Auditor's Office.
SOLID WASTE PERMIT
Kevin Hoekman, Planner, was present for the public hearing to consider a solid waste permit #23-03 for the purpose a tree grinding operation on the property legally described as the SW 1/4 (Ex. CO AUD Lot H-1 & R-1) of Section 14-T102N-R49W, Mapleton Township. The site for the tree grinding operation is located at the northwest corner of the 467th Avenue and E 84th Street intersection. The Minnehaha County Solid Waste Ordinance defines tree branches and other similar materials as rubble, and defines a rubble site as a site where rubble is deposited. Recent tree grinding operations in Minnehaha County raised awareness of the need for this type of operation to obtain a solid waste permit. The operation was already heard and approved as a conditional use permit for this tree grinding operation, which included a condition of approval that a new conditional use permit is required prior to January 2029. This will be a few months before the solid waste permit will expire. The State DANR has explained that they do not require a state license for this type of solid waste facility due to the fact that the petitioner is only allowed to accept clean, untreated, unpainted, and unstained wood.
Chair Karsky asked for proponents and opponents to speak on the topic. Public comment either for or against the Solid Waste Permit was received from Amy Johnson and Glenn Furstenberg.
MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Bender, to Approve Solid Waste Permit #23-03 for Delta Wood Products Tree Grinding Operation on the property legally described as the SW1/4 (Ex. CO AUD Lot H-1 & R-1) of Section 14-T102N-R49W, Mapleton Township. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.
LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
Tom Greco, Commission Administrative Officer, presented a contract for Professional Legal Services Agreement for Drug and Alcohol Involuntary Commitments. The agreement requires that the attorney accept all appointments by the Court to provide representation for petitioners for drug and alcohol involuntary commitment proceedings in accordance with SDCL 34-20A-70 through entry of a decision by the Court or dismissal and through and until the deadline for filing and appeal has expired. Jennifer English has held a similar agreement with the County since April 2020. The fee for the agreement is $84,000 annually with a 2.5% annual escalator. The agreement also provides for quarterly reporting and procedures for back-up coverage. Jennifer English addressed the Commission regarding the proposed agreement. MOTION by Bender, seconded by Kippley, to Continue the Request to Authorize the Chair to Sign a Professional Legal Services Agreement for Drug and Alcohol Involuntary Commitments until April 2, 2024. 5 ayes.
LETTER OF SUPPORT
Upon the request of Tom Greco, Commission Administrative Officer, MOTION by Bender, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Authorize the Chair to Sign Letters of Support for Midwest Street Medicine's and Kingdom Boundaries Prison Aftercare Ministry's Application to DSS for Opioid Settlement Grant Funding. 5 ayes.
BRIEFING
Mike Milstead, Sheriff, gave a briefing on the various divisions of the Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office. The various divisions include patrol and the 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 went on to highlight the "Handle with Care" program which is a joint program with the Sioux Falls Police Department and Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office along with the school districts in the County. 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 2023 seeing nine new hire classes that yielded 49 new officers with 36 of those officers remaining employed as of today. In addition, there have been seven officers so far in 2024 and the Jail is on their second new hire class of the year. The 2023 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 into the expansion to Unit Control 3 as well as preliminary 2025 budget considerations including an increase in the medical contract as well as expenses related to the food service contract and additional equipment.
GRANT APPLICATION
Upon the request of Joe Bosman, Captain, MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Bender, to Authorize the Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office to Apply for the Walmart Community Grant Program. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.
Upon the request of Joe Bosman, Captain, MOTION by Bleyenberg, seconded by Kippley, to Authorize the Sheriff’s Office to Submit an Application for the 2025 South Dakota Highway Safety Grant. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.
Upon the request of Mike Mattson, Warden, MOTION by Bleyenberg, seconded by Kippley, to Authorize the Sheriff's Office Jail Division to Apply for the SD Unified Judicial Security Grant. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.
INSURANCE PREMIUM HOLIDAY
Carey Deaver, Human Resources Director, presented a request to schedule the 2024 health and dental insurance premium holidays. Minnehaha County's health and dental insurance plans are self-insured. The County strives to maintain adequate reserve funds to cover costs associated with operating the plans as well as potential costs such as claim fluctuations, claims that have been incurred but not yet reported, and additional run out costs in case we stop offering insurance. Insurance premium holidays are scheduled whenever the reserve funds exceed adequate levels. MOTION by Bender, seconded by Kippley, to Authorize the Human Resources Director to Schedule Insurance Premium Holidays for 2024. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.
SURPLUS DECLARATION
Upon the request of Steve Groen, Highway Superintendent, MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Declare the Highway Department 2009 Smithco Side Dump Trailer as Surplus and Authorize Disposal by Online Auction and Approve the Deposit of Proceeds Into the Highway and Bridge Fund. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.
AGREEMENTS
Brett Johnson, Community Service Engagement Manager, gave a briefing regarding the acceptance of MacArthur Foundation grant funds for the Just Home Project. In November of 2021, Minnehaha County received an invitation to be considered for an Equitable Housing Demonstration grant through the MacArthur Foundation. This grant is to address community-driven efforts that will reduce both homelessness and jail incarceration rates for people at heightened risk to experience both. In December of 2021, the Minnehaha County Commission authorized the submission of a Letter of Interest, which was accepted and advanced in the grant process, resulting in Minnehaha County Commission's approval to submit a Request for Proposal. Minnehaha County was successful in being selected as one of four sites to receive this grant funding and in May of 2022, the County Commission signed an agreement with the MacArthur Foundation to accept the $90,200.00 to being the planning phase of the grant. Since then, the project has been renamed the Just Home Demonstration Project and Minnehaha County has engaged with local partners and stakeholders to develop housing opportunities along with services and digital tracking mechanisms. This lead to the development of a Housing Investment Action Plan that was accepted by the Urban Institute and Minnehaha County is ready to receive the remaining grant funding in the amount of $640,000.00 to implement the Housing Investment Action Plan. MOTION by Bender, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Accept the MacArthur Foundation Grant for the Just Home Project and Authorize the Chair to Sign an Agreements with The Urban Institute, University of South Dakota, South Dakota Urban Indian Health, Augustana Research Institute, and St. Francis House. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.
BUDGET BRIEFING
Commissioner Karsky left the meeting at 10:20 a.m. and returned at 10:22 a.m.
Susan Beaman, Finance and Budget Officer, presented an overview on the 2025 Budget. The presentation provided an update on the American Rescue Plan Act and highlighted the following areas related to the FY 2025 Budget Outlook: Budget Timeline, Population, CPI & Growth, Cash Reserves, and General Fund Revenues & Expenses.
OPPORTUNITY
FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Gary Meyer, Hartford, SD, spoke on election concerns.
Cindy Meyer, Hartford, SD, spoke on election concerns.
Amy Johnson, Hartford, SD, spoke on concern with tree grinding operations.
Glenn Furstenberg Sioux Falls, SD, spoke on concerns with tree grinding operations.
Diane Runge, Hartford, SD, spoke on concerns with tree grinding operations.
COMMISSIONER LIAISON REPORTS
Commissioner Beninga left the meeting at 10:57 a.m. and returned at 11:00 a.m.
Commissioner Bender spoke about the recent meeting regarding the Safety & Justice Challenge Grant
Commissioner Karsky spoke about the recent meeting of the Sioux Metro Growth Alliance Meeting and Metro Communications meeting
Commissioner Kippley spoke about the recent Planning & Zoning Meeting.
MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Bender, to enter into Executive Session pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2 (1), (3), (4), and (6) at 11:10 a.m. 5 ayes.
Chair Karsky declared the executive session concluded at 11:55 a.m.
MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Bender, to adjourn at 11:56 a.m.
The Commission adjourned until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26th, 2024.
APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION:
Dean Karsky
Chair
ATTEST:
Kym Christiansen
Commission Recorder
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Minutes of the Joint Meeting of the
Minnehaha County Commissioners and the Sioux Falls City Council
THE MINNEHAHA COUNTY COMMISSION CONVENED AT 5:00 PM on March 26, 2024, pursuant to adjournment on March 26, 2024. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT WERE: Bender, Beninga, Bleyenberg, Karsky, and Kippley. Also present were Kym Christiansen, Commission Recorder, and Maggie Gillespie, Senior Deputy State's Attorney.
City Council Members present: Barranco, Jensen, Merkouris, Selberg, Soehl, and Starr. Councilors Cole and Neitzert and Mayor TenHaken were absent.
Chair Karsky called the meeting to order.
MOTION by Bleyenberg, seconded by Beninga, to Approve the Agenda. 5 ayes. The City concurred.
ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT
Kevin Hoekman, Planner, was present for the public hearing and gave the second reading to consider revisions to the Revised Joint Zoning Ordinance for Minnehaha County and the City of Sioux Falls related to regulations for intermodal shipping/storage containers. Shipping containers are increasingly being used for various purposes, including individual storage and as building blocks for construction throughout Minnehaha County. The increase in the use of shipping containers is leading to increased complaints by neighbors concerned about the unsightliness of the metal. Regulations regarding the use of shipping containers do not currently exist in the zoning ordinance, but the most recent building code book includes a section to regulate the use of shipping containers like a building material for larger structures such sheds and even houses. The proposed ordinance amendment makes changes to three sections of the zoning ordinance. The greatest among of change takes place in the accessory building section of the Additional Use chapter of the ordinance. Regulations for intermodal shipping/storage containers are included with the general requirements and specific to each zoning district. The temporary use section will add a 90-day allowance for shipping containers without a building permit, along with the addition of a definition in the Definitions chapter. A review of the ordinance began at the Joint Planning Commission on January 22nd with a review of an ordinance adopted for the county outside the joint jurisdiction. A final draft was reviewed on February 26, 2024, and the Joint Planning Commission unanimously voted to approve the proposed amendment.
Chair Karsky asked for proponents and opponents to speak on the proposed ordinance amendment. There were no proponents or opponents in attendance to speak on the topic.
MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Bender, to Approve Ordinance MC30-49-24, an Amendment to the Revised Joint Zoning Ordinance for Minnehaha County and the City of Sioux Falls by Amending Article 15.07, Accessory Buildings and Uses, and Article 15-16, Temporary Uses, and Article 24.02, Definitions. By roll call vote: 5 ayes. The City concurred.
The entire ordinance is available and on file at the Auditor's Office.
MOTION by Bender, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Adjourn at 5:10 p.m. 5 ayes. The City concurred.
The Commission adjourned until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.
APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION:
Dean Karsky
Chair
ATTEST:
Kym Christiansen
Commission Recorder
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
49 PRO 24-000071
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA ): SS
COUNTY OF
MINNEHAHA )
IN CIRCUIT COURT SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
In the Matter of the ESTATE OF
SHARON FLORENCE STOLL, Deceased.
Notice is given that on March 4, 2024, Tracey Richard Stoll, whose address is 201 E. Lotta St #4 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota was appointed as Personal Representative of the Estate of Sharon Florence Stoll.
Creditors of decedent must file their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or their claims may be barred.
Claims must be filed with the Personal Representative or may be filed with the clerk, and a copy of the claim mailed to the Personal Representative.
Tracey Richard Stoll 201 E. Lotta St #4 Sioux Falls, SD 57105 Personal Representative
Mary R. Ash
Ash Law Office, PLLC
5101 S. Nevada Ave., Suite #130 Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 800-1071
Attorney for Personal Representative
Angelia M. Gries
Minnehaha County Clerk of Courts 425 North Dakota Ave
Sioux Falls SD 57104
(605) 367-5900
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NOTICE OF 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 April, 2024 at 9:00 a.m., to consider a new application for the following:
NAME
Uncle Ed’s Specialty Meats, Inc
1001 S Stoakes Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Lot 1A of Harr’s Subdivision of Tract
Pleasant View Acres N1/2SE1/4
19-101-48 ID#56983
LICENSE TYPE
Retail (On-Off Sale) Wine and Cider
2024 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 26th day of March, 2024.
- Leah Anderson, County Auditor
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NOTICE OF RESPONSIBILITY TO CONTROL NOXIOUS WEEDS AND DECLARED PESTS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN this 27th day of March, 2024 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.
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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Notice of Permit Issuance
Minnehaha County Solid Waste Permit
The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners issued a solid waste permit to Delta Wood Products for the purpose of operating a rubble dump for tree grinding facility at the property legally described as the SW1⁄4 (Ex. CO AUD Lot H-1 & R-1) of Section 14 T102N-R491W, all in Minnehaha County, SD, which is located approximately one mile southeast of Renner. The permit shall become effective March 26, 2024, unless the permit is appealed to Circuit Court as set forth in SDCL 7-8.
Date: March 26, 2024
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NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL ELECTION
MUNICIPALITY OF GARRETSON, SD
A Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Garretson, South Dakota. If the polls cannot be opened because of bad weather, the election may be postponed one week.
The election polls will be open from seven a.m. to seven p.m. central time on the day of the election.
At the election, the following offices will be filled:
WARD 2- (Two Year Term)
Candidates:
Leslie Black
David M. Bonte
Furthermore, the following are unopposed:
WARD 3- (Two Year Term): Jackie Rotert
MAYOR - (Two Year Term): Bruce Brown
The polling place of this municipality is as follows:
Garretson American Legion
504 Main Avenue
Garretson, SD 57030
Any voter who needs assistance, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may contact the municipal finance officer at (605) 594-6721 before the election for information on polling place accessibility for people with disabilities.
Paetyn Dreckman
Finance Officer
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the Matter of the Estate of
BEATRICE LEE FOSTER, Deceased
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA ) :SS
COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA ) In the Matter of the Estate of
BEATRICE LEE FOSTER
Deceased.
IN CIRCUIT COURT SECOND
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is given that on the March 13, 2024, the following person is administrating the Estate of Beatrice Lee Foster pursuant to SDCL § 29A-3-1201 et. seq.:
James Jacob Foster
909 S. Westmoor Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 1-609-651-1220
Creditors of the decedent must send notice of their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or their claims may be barred. Claims shall be sent to the above small estate administer with a copy to the attorney below.
Dated: 03.13.2024
_/s/ James Jacob Foster_________________ James Jacob Foster, as Administrator for Beatrice
Foster’s Estate
909 S. Westmoor Drive, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 1-609-651-1220
ATTORNEY FOR JAMES FOSTER Lindsay M. Harris, JD
Harris Law & Co.
5019 S. Bur Oak Pl., Sioux Falls, SD 57108 605-777-1772
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Notice of Hearing: for Adult Name Change
CIV: 23-3054
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA) SS COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA)
IN CIRCUIT COURT
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
In the Matter of the Petition
of Akierateamadejollie
Khilala Kjergaard,
For a Change of Name to
Ainsworth Khilala Kjergaard
CIV: 23-3054
Notice is hereby given that a Verified Petition for Adult Name Change has been filed by Akierateamadejollie Khilala Kjergaard, the object and prayer of which is to change Petitioner’s name from Akierateamadejollie Khilala Kjergaard to Ainsworth Khilala Kjergaard.
On the 28th day of May, 2024, at the hour of 11:00 a.m. said Verified Petition will be heard by this Court before the Honorable Judge Sabers Presiding, at the Court Room in the Minnehaha County Courthouse, City of Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, or as soon thereafter as is convenient for the court. Anyone may come and appear at that time and place and show reasons, if any, why said name should not be changed as requested.
Dated this 8th Day of March, 2024 at Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Attested by,
Angelia Gries, Clerk of Court
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FACT OF ADOPTION
An ordinance amending MC16-90 the 1990 Revised Zoning Ordinance for Minnehaha County.
The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners adopted Ordinance MC16-181-24 on March 26, 2024. Ordinance MC16-90, the 1990 Revised Zoning Ordinance for Minnehaha County was amended to add Long Term Lease or Rental within Article 12 (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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FACT OF ADOPTION
An ordinance amending the Revised Joint Zoning Ordinance for Minnehaha County and the City of Sioux Falls.
The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners adopted Ordinance MC30-49-24 on March 26, 2024. This ordinance amended Ordinance MC30-02, the Revised Joint Zoning Ordinance for Minnehaha County and the City of Sioux Falls by amending Articles 15.07 Accessory Building and Uses, 15.16 Temporary Use, and Article 24.02 Definitions.
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 HEARING
Notice is hereby given that at a Joint meeting of the Minnehaha County and City of Sioux Falls Planning Commissions to be held at 7:00 p.m. on April 22, 2024 in the Commission Room of the County Administration Building, 415 N Dakota Ave., Sioux Falls, SD, there will be a public hearing to consider the following amendments to the Revised Joint Zoning Ordinance for Minnehaha County and the City of Sioux Falls.
MAJOR AMENDMENT related to the following:
Article 14.0612 – Mapleton Golf Planned Development District – to allow two driveways onto Slip Up Creek Road from the Planned Development on property described as: S½ SE¼ (Ex. Laurel Ridge Addition & H-1) Section 23 T102N-R49W & the N½ NE¼ (Ex. A Triangle Section Beginning in the SW Corner Extending 680’ N & 680’ E) Section 26 T102N-R49W & the SE¼ NE¼ Section 26 T102N-R49W & the SW¼ NW¼ Section 25 T102N-R49W all in Mapleton Township.
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: March 25, 2024
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Notice of Hearing: for Adult Name Change
CIV: 23-3667
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA) SS COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA)
IN CIRCUIT COURT
SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
In the Matter of the Petition
of Jesse Taylor Wells,
For a Change of Name to
Joselyn Taylor Wells
CIV: 23-3667
Notice is hereby given that a Verified Petition for Adult Name Change has been filed by Jesse Taylor Wells, the object and prayer of which is to change Petitioner’s name from Jesse Taylor Wells to Joselyn Taylor Wells.
On the 7th day of May, 2024, at the hour of 11:00 a.m. said Verified Petition will be heard by this Court before the Honorable Judge Theeler 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 19th Day of March, 2024 at Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Attested by,
Angelia Gries, Clerk of Court
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The reconstruction of Exit 406 in Brandon has officially begun, which will impact Garretson commuters for the next two years; another tree grinding business in western Minnehaha County draws opposition from the same opponent to Mueller Pallets from a few months back; there's a backlog of warrants in Minnehaha County that are being handled by a pilot program that differentiates the type of offense; and five youth wrestlers see success in some postseason duals, plus more!
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Vernon O. Halverson, age 87, of rural Garretson, SD, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024 at his home.
Memorial service will be 1:00 PM, Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Split Rock Lutheran Church rural Brandon, SD with Pastor Elizabeth Pagnotta conducting the memorial service and Pastor Larry Forristall officiating the graveside. Burial will take place at the Split Rock Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Visitation for Vernon will be Wednesday, April 3rd from 5 – 7 PM at the Minnehaha Funeral Home of Garretson, SD.
There will be a prayer service at 6:30 the evening of the visitation at the funeral home.
Vernon Odean Halverson was born on April 27, 1936, in Garretson, SD to Ernest and Anna (Hamre) Halverson. He grew up on the family homestead with two brothers, Delbert and Elwood, and one sister, Norma.
He graduated from Garretson High School in 1954. Vernon was a member of the SD Air National Guard from 1957 to 1964.
Vernon married Marilyn Johnson on December 10, 1966. They have spent 57 years together and were blessed with two children, Nancy and Larry.
Vernon was in a farming partnership with his brother Delbert until Delbert’s death in 1998. After downsizing the farming operation, he continued farming until retiring at 81 years of age.
He also served on the Edison township board for several years and the SD Agriculture ASCS board.
He restored three Oliver tractors and enjoyed driving one in the parade at Granite, IA. He also enjoyed attending the events at Prairie Village every summer. He always enjoyed camping and fishing every summer. Vernon grew up in the Split Rock church and was a member there 40 plus years.
He has been a member of New Beginnings Faith Church in Sioux Falls for 25 years.
His granddaughters always enjoyed having grandpa give them rides around the farm in his golf cart.
Blessed for sharing his life are his wife, Marilyn; daughter, Nancy Halverson; and son, Larry (Rachel) Halverson; and granddaughters, Anna and Bethany.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Anna; brothers, Delbert and Elwood; and sister, Norma and brother-in-law, Arden Meinjohans.
The reconstruction of Exit 406 in Brandon has officially begun, which will impact Garretson commuters for the next two years; another tree grinding business in western Minnehaha County draws opposition from the same opponent to Mueller Pallets from a few months back; there's a backlog of warrants in Minnehaha County that are being handled by a pilot program that differentiates the type of offense; and five youth wrestlers see success in some postseason duals, plus more!
The Gazette had an update with Rick Bonander of Valley Springs over the weekend. It’s been awhile since the Gazette did our first story on the proposed carbon pipelines, back when they were first proposed and promptly opposed by a large group of local ag operators. Since then Bonander has gotten himself elected as a Minnehaha County Conservation Supervisor and has been active in the fight opposing carbon pipelines in our county and statewide. The most recent group he’s become a part of is The South Dakota Property Rights and Local Control Alliance.
Rick Bonander of Valley Springs expressed his concerns about the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline that could possibly run through Minnehaha County to county commissioners at a Tuesday, April 5, 2022 meeting. (File photo by Dave Baumeister)
“It’s sad to say that it’s been two years now, and we’ve made precious little progress in protecting the landowners and citizens of our state,” Bonander said. “I’ll say this for our legislature, we put forward five bills this session that would have reformed our eminent domain laws in a way that would have protected landowner rights and closed the loopholes the pipeline companies are using to strongarm family farms. With all the things they failed to make any real progress on, they sure managed to kill off all of our bills, one by one. The bill they passed was ultimately not a compromise bill, but a bill that gave the carbon companies everything they wanted while conceding very little to the landowner and citizen. And now that more and more of the ethanol plants are signed on to the deal, they got another strong lobbyist group on their side. This is not to say I don’t support SD Ethanol, I do, and I use it every time I fill up. Ethanol burns cleaner than traditional gasoline and in the coming years we’ll need more ethanol not less. I know many of my fellow ag producers sell corn to ethanol as their primary income, but ethanol production isn’t dependent on these pipelines, rather it’s the reverse. With electric vehicles, big oil wants to squeeze every drop of profit they can, and this is just their latest scheme to fix the game in their favor. And they frankly don’t care if they do it on the backs of South Dakota Farmers, our rights, safety and health simply don’t matter to them. And there’s no proof it’s environmentally favorable either, but it is potentially very profitable, which is all they care about.”
When we asked him why he thought things played out the way they did this legislative session, he said it was very simple.
“Money talks, and these people have a lot of money to spread around, and they certainly have,” he said.
Bonander said that the bill that was passed isn’t very good, and more or less rolls out the red carpet for the pipeline companies.
“Some of the damage was mitigated, but this landowner bill of rights that they’re touting is protection in name only,” he said.
What the law that was passed does do is make it clear under the law that it’s the pipeline companies that are legally responsible for the lines and any leaks that occur, as well as forcing them to provide safety plans and ag impact studies to the public. This, and expiration dates on signed easement agreements, 5 years if nothing is built and 99-year total. Bonander said that these very reasonable standards are the barest of bare minimum standards, and that carbon capture company shouldn’t get points on the board for doing what is minimally legal or moral. He said he shares the statement expressed by many of his colleagues that the 99-year time limit on the easements is just plain insulting, as every landowner in question would be long dead before it expires.
This is why he, and others of his coalition went to Pierre on March 26th to protest the governor signing the bill.
“I’ve no doubt she’ll sign it, because of the large amount of campaign contributions she’s received from big oil, but we’ll be there to let her know our displeasure,” he said. “For a woman who started the narrative of her political career based on landowner rights, I couldn’t be more disappointed in her leadership.”
But this is not the end of the fight, as Bonander and his cohorts at SDPRLCA want to take it to the ballot box.
“We go next to the voters themselves,” he said. “We will have an initiative to go on the next ballot. If we can’t trust the legislature to protect us, we’ll take it to the voters. And we’re going to win that fight, because the people of this state will be with us.”
On April 9, the citizens of Garretson's Ward 2 will head to the voting booth to choose their candidate for city council. Incumbent Dave Bonte has been challenged by newcomer Leslie Black, and we wanted to let voters know a bit more about each candidate. In that vein, we asked what their vision and ideas were for the community.
Dave BonteLeslie Black
On April 9, all registered voters in Ward 2 will be able to vote between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. at the American Legion dugout located at 504 N Main Avenue. To see if you are registered, visit https://vip.sdsos.gov/VIPLogin.aspx.
Ward 2 is comprised of those residents on the eastern end of town, and has approximately 412 people. (See the Ward map.)
First, tell us a bit about yourself.
DB: I have been a resident of Garretson for 53 of my 63 years. My wife Deb and I have 3 adult sons with seven grandchildren. Two of our sons make their home in Garretson with their wives and have two more children on the way in April. We spend as much free time as possible on our acreage within the city limits of Garretson. We enjoy wood working projects and camping when we have the opportunity.
LB: Hello! My name is Leslie Black and I've been living in Garretson, SD now for 3 years. A long time SD resident I grew up on a farm and in and around Sioux Falls SD. Over the years, I've lived in both West River and East River with my family - serving in 6 communities. I have 3 children - all grown and on their own - which leaves me time to serve here in our community. Kris Frerk was kind enough to let me help represent the food bank in town and I've also been on the Commercial Club Board for 2 years.
What are your qualifications? Why do you think you’ll be an asset to the council? Do you have any experience with the town council or City government?
DB: I have been a Bank Officer for most of my 42 years in the lending business. Working with Cash Flows, Budgets, financial statements, and real estate transactions, almost on a daily basis. I have served the community with involvement in several different organizations, including, but not limited to The Garretson Economic Development, Blue Dragon Foundation and am currently completing my 8th year of service as a member of the Garretson City Council.
LB: I have over 20 years experience in growing communities, businesses and branding individuals and entities. My first real job after college was working for the County Assayers Office (Equalization). After that I immersed myself with Community Development with Sprint Communications for the SD Association of the Deaf. Grant writing and Public Relations, Finding funding for community projects as always been a passion. Currently I serve a PR company nationwide establishing market share and researching ROI for new startups and expansion.
What are your goals for the council and/or the City? Is there a direction you’d like to see them take or not take?
DB: In a smaller city like ours, you need to be very careful to prioritize the needs of the community. Our budget is limited with few dollars to spare and wedo the best that we can with what we have to work with Currently we are in the middle of what we call the 4th and 5th street projects. These antiquated sewer and water systems need to be taken care of without crippling the budget. My goals are in hoping to be involved long enough to see these projects completed. With the infrastructure being repaired, I would like to see residential growth on both the South and North ends of our city.
LB: As a member of the community - I see key Economic Development needs in the areas of Courting new business's to town, Providing opportunities for expansion for current businesses, Expanding Job opportunities in the community, and Marketing current needs for employers.
The ability to provide a rich environment for multifamily and single family housing is also a need and a must if we are to reduce the tax burden for the general citizenry. I'd also like to see a dog park and park expansion into the South side of town.
What are the strengths of this community?
DB: The strength of this community is in its people, our favorable location, and potential for residential and industrial growth.
LB: I believe Garretson's strength are their people. This town is one of the most generous in supporting their youth, those in need and their veterans.
It truly is a slice of Americana - out of reach from the "big City: but near enough to visit if you need to. There is nothing like hearing the roar of the crowd from a football game on a crisp fall night or watching the town gather for a pancake breakfast, Jesse James Day parade or a trip down Main Street on a Saturday afternoon-dropping in for lunch at the Cabin or Gulch, picking up a few things at GFC or the Treasure Chest to name a few.
What are this community's potential weaknesses? What steps would you take in order to reduce or eliminate those weaknesses?
DB: The main weakness in our community is having the funds necessary to meet the budget and yet complete the projects that are necessary. Additional growth in our tax base is needed to improve upon the cash flow and then use those funds to continue to improve our community. Taxes have always been an issue at every level of government. We would all like to see those taxes reduced, but if they were, we would not be able to meet budget obligations.
LB: Potential weaknesses are: wanting to keep the aforementioned intact - and becoming paralyzed by the prospect of change. If we are truly to serve the community change needs to occur for the benefit and safety of all - while staying withing our means. (a balanced budget)
Our tax base needs to grow as I mentioned earlier. That requires a mindset that embraces both the new and old ways of doing business. Providing an atmosphere where both businesses and families can prosper.
What is your vision for this community?
DB: As previously mentioned, my vision for our community is growth, both on the South and North ends of the city of Garretson. We need to work to improve our Main Street by adding additional business's and extend those improvements to the Industrial area in the Northwest corner of the city. We also need to continue to work on our parks, as they are one of our biggest drawing cards for people visiting our community. All these things take time, and we need a long term committed group to succeed.
LB: My vision for this community is to ensure the safety and welfare of the community. Key programs are in need of expansion and some on the chopping block of merging with Minnehaha County. While a short term monetary gain it does not particularly add to qualitative service. I'd like to see housing and job opportunities grow and entice people to Garretson in the next two years to offset the School Levy.
I believe you could serve the community on city council. My experience in public relations, grant writing and business development would allow me to network with state and county representatives while listening to the citizenries needs and questions in Ward 2. How can I lower my communications bill? Who pays for a new sidewalk the city or the homeowner? Is my property grandfathered in on zoning issues? How do I call animal control? Why do my taxes keep going up and up?
Any other comments you’d like to make?
DB: I am very proud of the city of Garretson and hope to be part of continued improvements for both my family and yours.
LB: I believe all those questions need to be addressed and answered. If not by city council or the staff at the City office - surely by their Ward Council men and women. I'd very much like to be a part of bringing the average citizen in communication with the city in and out of formal settings.
SIOUX FALLS – The county’s fire chiefs were all in attendance at the March 19 meeting of the Minnehaha County Commission for a presentation on the local Office of Emergency Management and the area’s volunteer fire departments.
First up, Emergency Management Director Jason Gearman went over various aspects of his office and emphasized that things have been fairly quiet on the emergency-front in the county.
Emergency Management Director Jason Gearman //Dave Baumeister
He said that since Covid in 2020 and 2021, the office has seen fewer large emergencies. Although just prior to that in 2018 and 2019, he saw more than his share.
Soon after Gearman stated the job as EM director, the county saw flooding, derechos, and tornadoes.
Since he didn’t have to go over major emergency situations from 2023, Gearman was able to focus on the roles of volunteers with his office.
Police Reserve: This is an all-volunteer force of around 40 men and women who assist local law enforcement agencies in providing extra patrols for special events.
To be in the Reserve, members need to volunteer for a minimum of eight hours each month. In past year, those in the Police Reserve donated over 9,000 hours of free service to the county, according to Gearman.
Rescue Squad: A group with 16 members, the Rescue Squad assists local fire departments with search and rescue and other EMS duties, as well as working with traffic control and severe weather response.
Dive Team: 14 people comprise the county’s Dive Team. These volunteers dive in the area’s bodies of water for evidence, property and body recovery. They also complete “ice dives” when recovery is needed during winter months.
One opportunity next month for new volunteers is the 2024 Severe Weather Training.
At 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 23 at the Washington Pavilion, 301 S. Main St, Sioux Falls, people can become “weather spotters and learn about National Weather Service products, weather safety, other weather fundamentals, and communication reporting,” Gearman said.
This training is free of charge and open to the public without advanced pre-registration.
And Gearman also talked about other training opportunities, because, he added, there is always a need for more volunteers.
Anyone wanting to volunteer should contact Gearman or anyone at the Office of Emergency Management at 605-367-4345.
Fire fighting
Mike Harstad, president of the Minnehaha County Rural Fire Chiefs’ Association also told commissioners about the importance of volunteers.
Chiefs from various volunteer fire departments were on hand at the meeting when Harstad referred to the 4,000 volunteer firefighters and 2,000 EMS volunteers in the county.
These numbers represent the rural departments outside of major city departments.
One difference over the past year, is the changing of the Minnehaha County Mutual Aid agreement to the Southeast Metro Mutual Aid Agreement.
Harstad explained that this reflects mutual aid from other departments who now work with neighboring counties in South Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa.
“We couldn’t do this without our neighbors,” Harstad said.
The next commission meeting will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, in the third-floor meeting room of the Minnehaha County Administration Building at 6th and Minnesota in Sioux Falls
