- Minutes of the Minnehaha County Commissioners for June 3, 2025
- Minutes of the Minnehaha County Building Committee for June 3, 2025
- Notice of Hearing: for Adult Name Change 49CIV 25-2308
- Notice of Hearing: for Adult Name Change 49CIV 25-2308
- Minutes of the City Council of Garretson for June 2, 2025
- ORDINANCE NO. 715
- RESOLUTION 2025-11
- Notice to Bidders; Cement and Curb Removal: Town of Sherman
- Minutes of the Town of Sherman for June 3, 2025
- Notice of Summons for Bryan Kiers
Minutes of the Minnehaha County Commissioners for June 3, 2025
THE MINNEHAHA COUNTY COMMISSION CONVENED AT 9:00 AM on June 3, 2025, pursuant to adjournment on May 27, 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 Bleyenberg, seconded by Heisey, to Approve the Agenda. 5 ayes
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Beninga, to Approve the Consent Agenda. By roll call vote: 5 ayes. The consent agenda includes the following items:
Commission Meeting Minutes for May 27, 2025
Special Commission Meeting Minutes for May 27, 2025
Bills to be Paid $2,569,293.49
3200 RUSSELL LLC Motels $360, A&B BUSINESS SOLUT Lease-Rental Agreement $354.52, A&B BUSINESS SOLUT Maintenance Contracts $545.6, A&B BUSINESS SOLUT Office Supplies $36.95, AARON GEORGE PROPERT Motels $210, AARON GEORGE PROPERT Welfare Rent $1600, AIRWAY SERVICE INC Automotive/Small Equipment $276.42, AIRWAY SERVICE INC Gas Oil & Diesel $377.49, AJ PROPERTY Welfare Rent $900, ALL NATIONS INTERPRE Interpreters $3551.47, ANDERSON, JENNIFER Bd Evaluations (Minnehaha) $1741.62, AROP, AURORA Memberships $415, ASH LAW OFFICE PLLC Child Defense Attorney $849.4, ASPHALT SURFACING CO Contracted Construction $159150.35, BAHA TOWNHOUSES Welfare Rent $685, BECK, JEFFREY R Attorney Fees $962, BILLION EMPIRE MOTOR Automotive/Small Equipment $749.95, BOB'S LOCK & KEY Bldg/Yard Repair & Maintenance $15, BRIDGEWOOD I LTD PAR Welfare Rent $700, BUMBLEBEE-GIBSON INC Road Maint & Material $9000, BUTLER MACHINERY COM Heavy Equip Repairs & Maint $2037.77, BX CIVIL & CONSTRUCT Contracted Construction $148372.5, CADWELL LAW Sign Deposits $50, CARRIAGE HOUSE Welfare Rent $870, CENTURY BUSINESS PRO Maintenance Contracts $181.25, CENTURYLINK LONG DIS Telephone $13.92, CERTIFIED LANGUAGES Interpreters $369.75, CHAKS LLC Welfare Rent $800, CINTAS CORPORATION Janitorial Chemical Supplies $365, CINTAS CORPORATION Uniform Allowance $93.36, CIVIL DESIGN INC Architects & Engineers $8500, CLEVELAND CENTER APT Welfare Rent $700, COMPUTER FORENSIC RE Professional Services $13546.54, CONSTRUCTION PRODUCT Bridge Repair & Maintenance $632.2, COREY DEGROOT Taxable Meal Allowances $14, DAKOTA EMBALMING & T Transportation $2850, DAKOTA FLUID POWER I Building Repairs & Maintenance $1786.62, DAKOTALAND AUTOGLASS Automotive/Small Equipment $59.99, DECASTRO LAW OFFICE Attorney Fees $700.5, DEER HOLLOW LIMITED Welfare Rent $450, DERHAGOPIAN LAW PROF Attorney Fees $873.5, DYNAMIC SERVICES LLC Welfare Rent $700, EAST VILLAGE Welfare Rent $900, ETTERMAN ENTERPRISES Small Tools & Shop Supplies $96.03, FLEETPRIDE INC Truck Repairs & Maintenance $77.88, GIEBINK, SKYE HS Donations $950, GIRTON ADAMS Road Maint & Material $28.24, GLOBAL TEL LINK (GT Telephone $5.95, GOEBEL PRINTING INC Printing/Forms $62, GOLDEN WEST Telephone $69.95, GOVEXEC HOLDINGS LLC Education & Training $1995, GRAHAM TIRE CO NORTH Automotive/Small Equipment $1106.4, GREENHOFF, JASON Road Maint & Material $6477, GROMER, JEFF Uniform Allowance $163.99, GUNNER, ANDREA Court Reporters $310.95, GUZMAN, SANDRA V Interpreters $150, HERITAGE FUNERAL HOM Burials $3500, HIGH POINT NETWORKS Maintenance Contracts $3366.79, HORIZON PLACE Welfare Rent $1310, I STATE TRUCK INC Truck Repairs & Maintenance $1159.72, IMEG CORP Architects & Engineers $18958.11, INTERSTATE ALL BATTE Automotive/Small Equipment $169.95, INTERSTATE ALL BATTE Truck Repairs & Maintenance $16.12, INTERSTATE OFFICE PR Office Supplies $708.85, ISI LLC Interpreters $300, JEFFERSON PARTNERS L Transportation $752.6, JIM BORK ENTERPRISES Printing/Forms $216, KARLA DIRKSON Business Travel $34, KENNEDY PIER & LOFTU Attorney Fees $420, KISH, PAUL ERWIN Professional Services $7500, KNECHT, ANDREW J Attorney Fees $1819, KNECHT, ANDREW J Child Defense Attorney $3349, KRINGEN, MAGGIE JANE Professional Services $1200, KYRA ENTERPRISES LLC Welfare Rent $500, LACEY VILLAGE TOWNHO Welfare Rent $303, LAMP Interpreters $34.5, LEDD PROPERTIES LLC Welfare Rent $202.75, LISA CARLSON REPORTI Court Reporters $113.05, LOAD PRO TRAILER SAL Trucks/Tractors/Trailers $10195, LOCKWOOD & ZAHRBOCK Child Defense Attorney $4197, LOPEZ, REBECA Interpreters $210, LOVING, PHILIP Bd Evaluations (Minnehaha) $3492.58, MARSH & MCLENNAN LLC Notary Exp $50, MATT AANENSON Taxable Meal Allowances $14, MEADOWLAND APARTMENT Welfare Rent $280, MIDAMERICAN ENERGY C Natural Gas $1878.47, MIDAMERICAN ENERGY C Welfare Utilities $607.32, MIDCONTINENT COMMUNI Amounts Held For Others $145.39, MINNEHAHA FUNERAL HO Burials $2000, NATIONAL 4-H COUNCIL Other Supplies $186.69, NOVAK Lease-Rental Agreement $165.98, NYBERGS ACE HARDWARE Small Tools & Shop Supplies $68.35, PALLUCK, ETHAN Extradition & Evidence $56, PARAGON HEALTH & WEL Blood Withdrawal $6619.04, PIONEER ENTERPRISES Burials $2500, PRAIRIE COMMERCIAL L Sign Deposits $50, PRICE, THOMAS L Psych Evals $2400, PRIDE NEON, INC Automotive/Small Equipment $550, QE LLC Welfare Rent $900, QUALIFIED PRESORT SE Postage $179.75, RACHEL ABBAS Business Travel $166, RALSTON, WILLIAM C I Attorney Fees $2000, REEVES, MEGAN Court Reporters $120.4, RELIANCE TELEPHONE I Telephone $1, RESOLUTE LAW FIRM IN Attorney Fees $8565.5, RESOLUTE LAW FIRM IN Child Defense Attorney $1955.7, REYNOLDS LAW LLC Child Defense Attorney $2586.5, RINGING SHIELD,NICHO Bd Evaluations (Minnehaha) $220, SAFE HOME LTD PTNRSH Rent Subsidies $9985, SALBERG, AARON DEAN Attorney Fees $3084, SALBERG, AARON DEAN Child Defense Attorney $2736, SALEM, KARLA R Bd Evaluations (Minnehaha) $2200, SCHABAUER, ERNEST Welfare Rent $700, SCHAUNAMAN, KURT Business Travel $168, SD HUMAN SERVICES CE Psych Evals $600, SIOUX EMPIRE FAIR AS Fairground Facilty Rent $3000, SIOUX FALLS CITY Clinics - Auxiliary Services $1003.6, SIOUX FALLS CITY Electricity $9938.96, SIOUX FALLS CITY Water - Sewer $20511.4, SIOUX FALLS RUBBER S Office Supplies $23.45, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Amts Held-Daily Scram $6956, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Amts Held-Remote Breath $1995, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Blood/Chemical Analysis $9640, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Business Travel $370, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Data Communications $200, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Due To Other Governments $2908, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Miscellaneous Expense $93, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Notary Exp $30, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Professional Services $782.5, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Sign Supply Inventory $131.46, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Telephone $663, SURAJ CHHETRI Extradition & Evidence $56, SYVERSON, TRICIA Bd Exp Fees (Minnehaha) $96, THOMSON REUTERS - WE Legal Research $2336.68, THOMSON REUTERS - WE Subscriptions $314.04, TIRES TIRES TIRES IN Gas Oil & Diesel $49.53, TOERING, JASON Business Travel $49, TOERING, JASON Taxable Meal Allowances $150, TOM HANISCH Sign Deposits $50, TWO WAY SOLUTIONS IN Communication Equipment Repair $306.99, TYREL BERTSCH Business Travel $170, TZADIK SIOUX FALLS I Welfare Rent $2970, TZADIK WOODLAKE Welfare Rent $1888.74, US BANK-CORPORATE TR Bond Interest $1941761.88, US BANK-CORPORATE TR Cash w/Trustee 2020A $-293.78, US BANK-CORPORATE TR Cash With Trustee $-3874.48, US FOODS INC Other Supplies $141.88, US FOODS INC Professional Services $2140.01, VB FALLS TERRACE Welfare Rent $450, VER BEEK, KELSEY Bd Exp Fees (Minnehaha) $504, VOGEL MOTORS LLC Automotive/Small Equipment $35, VOGEL MOTORS LLC Gas Oil & Diesel $106, WALL LAKE SANITARY D Water - Sewer $90, WALTON, MARCUS Child Defense Attorney $3539.5, XCEL ENERGY Electricity $57796.93, XCEL ENERGY Road Maint & Material $14.51, XCEL ENERGY INC Welfare Utilities $2986.52, YANKTON COUNTY Return Of Service $100, YOUNGBERG Attorney Fees $504.
May 2025 Commission Salaries
COMMISSION Salaries $58,059.79
AUDITOR Salaries $98,242.27
TREASURER Salaries $162,718.48
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Salaries $151,585.23
STATES ATTORNEY Salaries $759,870.46
PUBLIC DEFENDER Salaries $454,703.61
PUBLIC ADVOCATE Salaries $137,447.98
FACILITIES Salaries $91,619.52
EQUALIZATION Salaries $188,906.87
REGISTER OF DEEDS Salaries $79,557.51
HUMAN RESOURCES Salaries $62,220.03
SHERIFF Salaries $2,221,263.79
JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER Salaries $354,398.44
HIGHWAY Salaries $263,285.04
HUMAN SERVICES Salaries $248,953.28
MUSEUM Salaries $148,585.19
PLANNING Salaries $78,254.67
EXTENSION Salaries $5,892.00
The following report was received and placed on file in the Auditor's Office:
Auditor's Account with the County Treasurer for April 2025
Routine Personnel Actions
Step Increases
1. Justin Conlon, Correctional Officer for the Jail, at $29.54/hour (14/4) effective 4/2/25.
2. Carolyn Johnson, Museum Interpreter for the Museum, at $24.85/hour (9/7) effective 6/24/25.
3. Aaron Lougheed, Senior Deputy State's Attorney for the State's Attorney's Office, at $4,068.00/biweekly (22/6) effective 5/16/25.
4. Karen Weeldreyer, Tax & License Supervisor for the Treasurer's Office, at $37.80/hour (16/10) effective 5/9/25.
Special Personnel Actions
1. To promote Mason Steffen in the Planning Office from Planner I to Planner II at $35.11/hour (17/5) effective 6/7/25.
To record significant employee anniversaries for June 2025: 5 years-Katherine Dekoning; 10 years-Lenora Giles; 20 years-Joseph Bosman, Craig Bulter, Reece Deters, Julie Hofer; 25 years-Janel Ingalls.
To record volunteers in County Departments for April 2025. This list is on file at Human Resources.
Abatement Applications Recommended for Approval by the Director of Equalization
Parcel-28067, Aaron Skonhovd, 2021 Property Taxes, $104.39
Parcel-28067, Aaron Skonhovd, 2022 Property Taxes, $98.13
Parcel-28067, Aaron Skonhovd, 2023 Property Taxes, $88.50
Parcel-28067, Aaron Skonhovd, 2024 Property Taxes, $82.72
INTER-FUND TRANSFER
Upon the request of Susan Beaman, MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Heisey, to Authorize the Transfer of $514,917.54 from the General Fund to the Opioid Settlement Fund and Move $300,000 of Budget Expenditure Authority from the General Fund to the Opioid Settlement Fund. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.
HIGHWAY AGREEMENT
Upon the request of Jacob Maras, Highway Superintendent, MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Kippley, to Authorize the Chair to Sign an Agreement between Minnehaha County and IMEG Consultants Corp. for Final Design and Construction Administration of Project MC24-05 Structure 50-149-140 Bridge Replacement in Amount not to Exceed $94,895,83. 5 ayes.
POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND PAY MATRIX
Carey Deaver, Director of Human Resources, presented a request for adoption of a new classification and pay matrix effective September 27, 2025, as recommended by a study conducted by the McGrath Consulting Group. The recommended pay matrix would apply to non-union, full-time employees only; contract negotiations with the two unions are pending and will determine compensation and benefits for those full-time employees. The compensation study also resulted in recommended pay ranges for variable-hour, seasonal, and elected officials, with those recommendations being scheduled for evaluation and implementation later in the year. MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Beninga, to Adopt a New Position Classifications and Pay Matrix effective September 27, 2025. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.
LIEN COMPROMISE
Sandy Kinder, Commission Assistant, gave a briefing on the application for compromise of lien DPNO-57936 in the amount of $12,165.81, which represents legal fees. The petitioner has offered to pay $5,000 toward the lien. MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Beninga, to Release and Compromise of Lien DPNO-57936 in Full with Payment of $5,000 and Approve Resolution MC25-13. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.
RESOLUTION MC25-13
WHEREAS, a County Aid Lien in the amount of $12,165.81, purports to exist in favor of Minnehaha County and against DPNO-57936 as Lienee, and
WHEREAS, said lienee has filed an application with the County Auditor stating such facts as provided for by Law,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that after due consideration of the circumstances the Board of County Commissioners finds it advisable and proper to authorize the Chair of the County Board and the County Auditor to execute the following:
Compromise and release the lien in full upon payment of $5,000.00.
This Resolution will take effect upon attached proof of payment for the accepted offer amount. RECEIPT # 42562. If payment is not made within one year of approval, Resolution MC 25-13 will be invalid.
Dated at Sioux Falls, South Dakota, this 3rd day of June, 2025.
APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION
Dean Karsky Chair
ATTEST: Kym Christiansen
Deputy Auditor
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Rick Bonander, Valley Springs, spoke about the Commission considering a response to a letter from the Governor's office regarding potential sites for the state prison.
COMMISSIONER LIAISON REPORTS
Commissioner Beninga reported on a recent meeting regarding the construction for the new Juvenile Justice Center.
MOTION by Bleyenberg, seconded by Beninga, to Enter into Executive Session Pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2 (1), (3), (4), and (6) at 9:44 a.m. 5 ayes.
Chair Karsky declared the executive session concluded at 10:01 a.m,
MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Heisey, to adjourn at 10:02 a.m. 5 ayes.
The Commission adjourned until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION:
Dean Karsky
Chair
ATTEST:
Kym Christiansen
Commission Recorder
Published once at the total approximate cost of $115.28 and can be viewed for free at www.sdpublicnotices.com. 6-5-25-1tc
Minutes of the Minnehaha County Building Committee for June 3, 2025
THE MINNEHAHA COUNTY BUILDING COMMITTEE CONVENED AT 8:00 AM on June 3, 2025, pursuant to adjournment on May 6, 2025. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT WERE: Beninga, Bleyenberg, Heisey, Karsky, and Kippley; Auditor Anderson, Director of Facilities and Construction Kriens, and Commission Administrative Officer Greco. Also present were Kym Christiansen, Commissioner Recorder, and Eric Bogue, Chief Civil Deputy State's Attorney.
Building Committee Chair Karsky called the meeting to order.
MOTION by Bleyenberg, seconded by Heisey, to Approve the Meeting Minutes from May 6, 2025. 8 ayes.
FY 2026 BUILDING FUND BUDGET
Mark Kriens, Director of Facilities and Construction, provided a briefing on the FY 2026 Building Fund Budget Update. Discussion followed on the Building Fund Budget Overview; FY 2026 Maintenance projects; FY 2026 Capital Improvements; FY 2025 to 2030 Capital Projects; FY 2026 Capital Projects Guidance; Space Needs-Reflected in Budget; and Space Needs-Not in Budget.
MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Beninga, to Adjourn at 8:52 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: for Adult Name Change 49CIV 25-2308
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA) SS COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA)
IN CIRCUIT COURT SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT In the Matter of the Petition of Brooke Lynn Rognstad, For a Change of Name to Brooke Renee Lyncrest.
49CIV:25-20308
Notice is hereby given that a Verified Petition for Adult Name Change has been filed by Brooke Lynn Rognstad, the object and prayer of which is to change Petitioner’s name from Brooke Lynn Rognstad to Brooke Renee Lyncrest.
On the 1st day of July, 2025, at the hour of 11:00 a.m. said Verified Petition will be heard by this Court before the Honorable Judge Pekas, 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 19th Day of May, 2025 at Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Attested by, Karla Klab Clerk of Court.
Published four times at the approximate cost of $49.48 and can be viewed for free at www.sdpublicnotices.com. 5-22-25-4tc
Minutes of the City Council of Garretson for June 2, 2025
City of Garretson
June 2nd, 2025
The City Council of the City of Garretson, Minnehaha County, South Dakota met in regular session on Monday, June 2nd, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at Garretson American Legion with Mayor Bruce Brown presiding.
6:30 P.M. Mayor Brown called the regular meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL: Bruce Brown – Mayor
Alysha Kientopf – Ward I
Dave Bonte – Ward II
Matthew Jacobson – Ward II
Jackie Rotert – Ward III - absent
Brayden Beaner -- Ward III
Ward 1 currently vacant
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Paetyn Dreckman, Jordan Doane, JR Hofer, Chris Fields, Rily Rinehart, Carrie Moritz, Colleen Collier, Laurie Bennett, Kelli Schlueter, Leroy Austin, Tom Coburn, Kurtis Nelson, and Rod Tilma, NOTE: All attendees hereinafter to be referred to by last name and first initials when necessary)
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL:
A. Agenda – 06-02-2025 Regular Meeting
B. Claims Approved Dated 06-02-2025
C. Minutes May 2025 Regular Meeting
Council member Bonte motioned to approve agenda items with a second from council member Kientopf. 4 ayes (Kientopf, Beaner, Jacobson, Bonte), 0 nays, 1 absent (Rotert). Motion passed.
MONTHLY REPORT OF VOUCHERS PROCESSED
FOR JUNE 2ND, 2025, REGULAR MEETING
Report Title Claims Report Period 05/02/2025 To 05/29/2025
Vendor Name References Invoice Amount Transaction # Date
Services & Fees 101-4142-422
ALTERNATIVE HR, LLC HR Services $ 139.00 40366 05/27/2025
A&B BUSINESS EQUIPMENT copier contract $ 28.89 40323 05/11/2025
Pitney Bowes Bank Inc. Purchas POSTAGE $ 100.25 40307 05/11/2025
GL Account Total - Services & Fees $ 268.14
Supplies & Materials 101-4520-426
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES Park Supplies $ 29.48 40365 05/27/2025
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES Park Tags $ 8.79 40365 05/27/2025
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES concessions supplies $ 39.99 40355 05/19/2025
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES Parks Supplies $ 152.97 40365 05/27/2025
ACE HARDWARE - BRANDON Parks/Pool Supplies $ 121.32 40363 05/27/2025
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES supplies $ 18.48 40321 05/11/2025
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES Parks Supplies $ 24.93 40339 05/13/2025
ACE HARDWARE - BRANDON Parks Supplies $ 11.24 40363 05/27/2025
ACE HARDWARE - BRANDON Parks Supplies $ 6.99 40363 05/27/2025
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES Concession Supplies $ 111.88 40339 05/13/2025
ACE HARDWARE - BRANDON Parks Supplies $ 71.96 40337 05/13/2025
ACE HARDWARE - BRANDON Parks Supplies $ 85.96 40337 05/13/2025
ACE HARDWARE - BRANDON Parks Supplies $ 38.01 40337 05/13/2025
ACE HARDWARE - BRANDON Parks Supplies $ 186.95 40337 05/13/2025
R & L SUPPLY LTD DUMP STATION $ 152.78 40345 05/19/2025
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES Office Supplies-Parks $ 29.81 40355 05/19/2025
JESSE JAMES COUNTRY STORE April Fuel $ 290.95 40330 05/13/2025
LA CROSSE SEED GRASS SEED $ 211.00 40311 05/11/2025
GL Account Total - Supplies & Materials $ 1,593.49
ACCRUED INSURANCE PAYABL 617-21750
AFLAC aflac $ 47.04 05/19/2025
DELTA DENTAL Dental Insurance $ 91.65 40360 05/27/2025
GL Account Total - ACCRUED INSURANCE PAYABL $ 138.69
ACCRUED INSURANCE PAYABL 604-21750
AFLAC aflac $ 47.04 05/19/2025
DELTA DENTAL Dental Insurance $ 91.65 40360 05/27/2025
GL Account Total - ACCRUED INSURANCE PAYABL $ 138.69
ACCRUED INSURANCE PAYABL 602-21750
AFLAC aflac $ 47.04 05/19/2025
DELTA DENTAL Dental Insurance $ 91.65 40360 05/27/2025
GL Account Total - ACCRUED INSURANCE PAYABL $ 138.69
ACCRUED INSURANCE PAYABLE 101-21750
AFLAC aflac $ 47.04 05/19/2025
DELTA DENTAL Dental Insurance $ 91.65 40360 05/27/2025
GL Account Total - ACCRUED INSURANCE PAYABLE $ 138.69
Supplies & Materials 101-4142-426
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES FO Office Supplies $ 16.69 40365 05/27/2025
GL Account Total - Supplies & Materials $ 16.69
Supplies & Materials 101-4192-426
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES Shop Supplies $ 141.08 40365 05/27/2025
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES Shop Supplies $ 19.99 40365 05/27/2025
ACE HARDWARE - BRANDON SUPPLIES $ 50.96 40354 05/19/2025
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 79.98 $ 79.98 40321 05/11/2025
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES Battery Charger $ 47.02 40339 05/13/2025
MENARDS SIOUX FALLS EAST Shop Supplies $ 132.82 40328 05/13/2025
GL Account Total - Supplies & Materials $ 471.85
Repairs & Maintenance 101-4520-425
Bartscher Lawn Care Solutions Ballfield Maintenance $ 1,350.00 40364 05/27/2025
GL Account Total - Repairs & Maintenance $ 1,350.00
Supplies & Materials 101-4512-426
ACE HARDWARE - BRANDON Pool Supplies $ 55.95 40363 05/27/2025
ACE HARDWARE - BRANDON Parks/Pool Supplies $ 121.32 40363 05/27/2025
C&R SUPPLY Pool Supplies $ 313.62 40362 05/27/2025
HAWKINS WATER TREATMENT GROUP Pool Chemicals $ 972.77 40331 05/13/2025
GL Account Total - Supplies & Materials $ 1,463.66
Services & Fees 604-43250-422
A&B BUSINESS EQUIPMENT copier contract $ 28.89 40323 05/11/2025
FIRST BANK & TRUST April Utility Collections $ 33.33 40334 05/13/2025
DANR Wastewater Discharge $ 250.00 40352 05/19/2025
Pitney Bowes Bank Inc. Purchas POSTAGE $ 100.25 40307 05/11/2025
GL Account Total - Services & Fees $ 412.47
Services & Fees 617-4380-422
A&B BUSINESS EQUIPMENT copier contract $ 28.89 40323 05/11/2025
FIRST BANK & TRUST April Utility Collections $ 33.34 40334 05/13/2025
SD PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION PIPELINE ASSESSMENT 2024 $ 2,048.96 05/15/2025
Pitney Bowes Bank Inc. Purchas POSTAGE $ 100.25 40307 05/11/2025
GL Account Total - Services & Fees $ 2,211.44
Services & Fees 602-4335-422
A&B BUSINESS EQUIPMENT copier contract $ 28.88 40323 05/11/2025
FIRST BANK & TRUST April Utility Collections $ 33.33 40334 05/13/2025
Pitney Bowes Bank Inc. Purchas POSTAGE $ 100.25 40307 05/11/2025
GL Account Total - Services & Fees $ 162.46
ACCRUED TAXES PAYABLE - FICA 101-21710
EFTPS/IRS (FED/FICA TAXES) Payroll Run $ 1,096.50 05/15/2025
EFTPS/IRS (FED/FICA TAXES) Payroll Run $ 1,111.60 05/15/2025
GL Account Total - ACCRUED TAXES PAYABLE - FICA $ 2,208.10
ACCRUED TAXES PAYABLE - WTHHLD 101-21730
EFTPS/IRS (FED/FICA TAXES) Payroll Run $ 445.91 05/15/2025
EFTPS/IRS (FED/FICA TAXES) Payroll Run $ 750.00 05/15/2025
GL Account Total - ACCRUED TAXES PAYABLE - WTHHLD $ 1,195.91
ACCR TAX PAYABLE - FICA 602-21710
EFTPS/IRS (FED/FICA TAXES) Payroll Run $ 317.96 05/15/2025
GL Account Total - ACCR TAX PAYABLE - FICA $ 317.96
ACCRUED TAX PAYABLE - WH 602-21730
EFTPS/IRS (FED/FICA TAXES) Payroll Run $ 144.62 05/15/2025
GL Account Total - ACCRUED TAX PAYABLE - WH $ 144.62
ACCR TAX PAYABLE - FICA 604-21710
EFTPS/IRS (FED/FICA TAXES) Payroll Run $ 372.04 05/15/2025
GL Account Total - ACCR TAX PAYABLE - FICA $ 372.04
ACCRUED TAX PAYABLE - WH 604-21730
EFTPS/IRS (FED/FICA TAXES) Payroll Run $ 156.89 05/15/2025
GL Account Total - ACCRUED TAX PAYABLE - WH $ 156.89
ACCR TAX PAYABLE - FICA 617-21710
EFTPS/IRS (FED/FICA TAXES) Payroll Run $ 317.90 05/15/2025
GL Account Total - ACCR TAX PAYABLE - FICA $ 317.90
ACCRUED TAX PAYABLE - WH 617-21730
EFTPS/IRS (FED/FICA TAXES) Payroll Run $ 144.60 05/15/2025
GL Account Total - ACCRUED TAX PAYABLE - WH $ 144.60
ACCRUED RETIREMENT PAYABLE 101-21740
SOUTH DAKOTA RETIREMENT SYSTEM Payroll Run $ 615.88 05/15/2025
GL Account Total - ACCRUED RETIREMENT PAYABLE $ 615.88
ACCRUED RETIREMENT PAYAB 602-21740
SOUTH DAKOTA RETIREMENT SYSTEM Payroll Run $ 265.56 05/15/2025
GL Account Total - ACCRUED RETIREMENT PAYAB $ 265.56
ACCRUED RETIREMENT PAYAB 604-21740
SOUTH DAKOTA RETIREMENT SYSTEM Payroll Run $ 265.56 05/15/2025
GL Account Total - ACCRUED RETIREMENT PAYAB $ 265.56
ACCRUED RETIREMENT PAYAB 617-21740
SOUTH DAKOTA RETIREMENT SYSTEM Payroll Run $ 265.52 05/15/2025
GL Account Total - ACCRUED RETIREMENT PAYAB $ 265.52
Supplies & Materials 602-4334-426
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES Water Supplies $ 187.80 40339 05/13/2025
GL Account Total - Supplies & Materials $ 187.80
Interest 604-4700-442
US BANK CW#4 CW#4 Payment $ 4,386.51 05/15/2025
US BANK CW#3 CW #3 Payment $ 6,338.67 05/15/2025
GL Account Total - Interest $ 10,725.18
Principal 604-4700-441
US BANK CW#4 CW#4 Payment $ 5,967.61 05/15/2025
US BANK CW#3 CW #3 Payment $ 7,430.74 05/15/2025
GL Account Total - Principal $ 13,398.35
Rentals 101-4520-424
LACEY'S RENTALS DG PORTAPOTTY $ 350.00 40350 05/19/2025
LACEY'S RENTALS JC'S PORTAPOTTY $ 350.00 40350 05/19/2025
LACEY'S RENTALS SRP PORTAPOTTY $ 490.00 40350 05/19/2025
THE TREASURE CHEST APRIL RENT $ 94.00 40344 05/19/2025
GL Account Total - Rentals $ 1,284.00
Publishing 101-4113-423
AMERICAN LEGAL PUBLISHING Code Supp Pages $ 124.80 40338 05/13/2025
GL Account Total - Publishing $ 124.80
Interest 602-4700-442
US BANK DW #3 DW#3 Payment $ 2,224.71 05/15/2025
US BANK DW #2 DW #2 Payment $ 3,520.99 05/15/2025
GL Account Total - Interest $ 5,745.70
Principal 602-4700-441
US BANK DW #3 DW#3 Payment $ 2,952.35 05/15/2025
US BANK DW #2 DW #2 Payment $ 4,072.32 05/15/2025
GL Account Total - Principal $ 7,024.67
Utility Services 101-4512-428
VERIZON WIRELESS PHONE-IPADS $ 40.01 40301 05/11/2025
XCEL Pool $ 120.59 40356 05/27/2025
GL Account Total - Utility Services $ 160.60
Utility Services 602-4335-428
VERIZON WIRELESS PHONE-IPADS $ 20.80 40301 05/11/2025
XCEL Well #2 $ 142.83 40356 05/27/2025
XCEL Water Tower $ 12.18 40356 05/27/2025
GL Account Total - Utility Services $ 175.81
Utility Service 101-4232-428
VERIZON WIRELESS PHONE-IPADS $ 85.46 40301 05/11/2025
GL Account Total - Utility Service $ 85.46
Utility Services 617-4380-428
VERIZON WIRELESS PHONE-IPADS $ 60.82 40301 05/11/2025
GL Account Total - Utility Services $ 60.82
Utility Services 101-4520-428
VERIZON WIRELESS PHONE-IPADS $ 80.02 40301 05/11/2025
XCEL Split Rock Park $ 76.36 40356 05/27/2025
XCEL Park Meter $ 53.78 40356 05/27/2025
GL Account Total - Utility Services $ 210.16
Utility Services 101-4192-428
VERIZON WIRELESS PHONE-IPADS $ 40.02 40301 05/11/2025
XCEL 632 N Main $ 30.92 40356 05/27/2025
XCEL City Hall Shop $ 74.87 40356 05/27/2025
GL Account Total - Utility Services $ 145.81
Utility Services 604-43250-428
VERIZON WIRELESS PHONE-IPADS $ 20.80 40301 05/11/2025
XCEL Sewer Lift Station $ 9.05 40356 05/27/2025
GL Account Total - Utility Services $ 29.85
Supplies & Materials 101-4324-426
ACE HARDWARE - BRANDON rubble site sign $ 143.89 40318 05/11/2025
GL Account Total - Supplies & Materials $ 143.89
Services & Fees 101-4192-422
DEFEND PEST SOLUTIONS LLC Pest Control $ 83.90 40361 05/27/2025
GL Account Total - Services & Fees $ 83.90
Services & Fees 101-4520-422
DEFEND PEST SOLUTIONS LLC Pest Control $ 83.90 40361 05/27/2025
ROVERPASS Camping Refund $ 120.58 05/14/2025
ROVERPASS CAMPING REFUND $ 120.58 05/12/2025
GL Account Total - Services & Fees $ 325.06
Services & Fees 617-4381-422
CITY OF CROOKS April 2025 Dekatherms $ 987.12 40336 05/13/2025
PIPELINE ASSOC FOR PUBLIC AWAR MEMBERSHIP FEE $ 715.00 40346 05/19/2025
GL Account Total - Services & Fees $ 1,702.12
Supplies & Materials 617-4381-42612
CLAYTON ENERGY April 2025 Commodity $ 12,426.37 05/20/2025
GL Account Total - Supplies & Materials $ 12,426.37
Improve. Other Than Buildings 101-4520-433
DAKOTA CLEARING & GRADING SRP Road-Frost Boil $ 9,795.94 40335 05/13/2025
RJ THOMAS MFG. CO. INC. Picnic Tables $ 4,996.00 40357 05/27/2025
GL Account Total - Improve. Other Than Buildings $ 14,791.94
Services & Fees 602-4334-422
DEPT OF HEALTH - LAB SERVICES Water Testing $ 30.00 40359 05/27/2025
GL Account Total - Services & Fees $ 30.00
Repairs & Maintenance 212-4312-425
Fuller Paving Misc. Street Patch Work $ 60,380.00 40333 05/13/2025
GL Account Total - Repairs & Maintenance $ 60,380.00
Travel/Continuing Education 617-4380-427
GAS TRAINING SPECIALTIES Natural Gas Cont. Ed $ 311.34 40332 05/13/2025
GL Account Total - Travel/Continuing Education $ 311.34
Utility Services 602-4331-428
XCEL 420 Oak Dr $ 14.83 40356 05/27/2025
GL Account Total - Utility Services $ 14.83
Supplies & Materials 101-4312-426
JESSE JAMES COUNTRY STORE April Fuel $ 63.39 40330 05/13/2025
GL Account Total - Supplies & Materials $ 63.39
Supplies & Materials 617-4380-426
JESSE JAMES COUNTRY STORE April Fuel $ 350.18 40330 05/13/2025
GL Account Total - Supplies & Materials $ 350.18
Supplies & Materials 602-4335-426
JESSE JAMES COUNTRY STORE April Fuel $ 93.26 40330 05/13/2025
GL Account Total - Supplies & Materials $ 93.26
Supplies & Materials 604-43250-426
JESSE JAMES COUNTRY STORE April Fuel $ 125.27 40330 05/13/2025
GL Account Total - Supplies & Materials $ 125.27
Machinery & Equipment 101-4520-434
C&R SUPPLY SPRAYER $ 1,378.25 40353 05/19/2025
GL Account Total - Machinery & Equipment $ 1,378.25
Engineering Fund 101-41960-422
DGR ENGINEERING Engineer Fees $ 1,916.90 40351 05/19/2025
DGR ENGINEERING Engineer Fees $ 2,515.00 40351 05/19/2025
GL Account Total - Engineering Fund $ 4,431.90
Services & Fees 101-4210-422
MINNEHAHA COUNTY SHERIFF CONTRACT JULY-SEPT $ 24,165.57 40348 05/19/2025
GL Account Total - Services & Fees $ 24,165.57
Utility Services 101-4225-428
XCEL Fire Siren $ 6.39 40356 05/27/2025
GL Account Total - Utility Services $ 6.39
Improve. Other Than Buildings 101-4312-433
MENARDS SIOUX FALLS EAST Street Light Flowers $ 249.54 40349 05/19/2025
GL Account Total - Improve. Other Than Buildings $ 249.54
Utility Services 101-4324-428
SIOUX VALLEY ENERGY Rubble Site Elect. $ 76.58 40326 05/13/2025
GL Account Total - Utility Services $ 76.58
Utility Services 101-4316-428
XCEL Streetlights $ 1,695.39 40325 05/13/2025
GL Account Total - Utility Services $ 1,695.39
Services & Fees 101-4512-422
MINNEHAHA COUNTY TREASURER Assessment 23341 $ 42.20 40347 05/19/2025
GL Account Total - Services & Fees $ 42.20
Repairs & Maintenance 602-4334-425
VANDERSNICK EXCAVATING Water Leak Repairs $ 969.39 40343 05/19/2025
GL Account Total - Repairs & Maintenance $ 969.39
Report Total $ 177,991.27
May 2025 Wage Report
Salaries and Wages 101-4142-411
05-02-2025 PR12324 $1,158.73
05-16-2025 PR12587 $1,158.73
05-30-2025 PR12810 $1,182.47
Salaries and Wages 101-4192-411
05-02-2025 PR12324 $1,103.83
05-16-2025 PR12587 $1,103.83
05-30-2025 PR12810 $1,103.83
Salaries and Wages 101-4232-411
05-02-2025 PR12324 $418.16
05-16-2025 PR12587 $685.96
05-30-2025 PR12810 $605.62
Salaries and Wages 101-4312-411
05-02-2025 PR12324 $1,247.68
05-16-2025 PR12587 $1,470.55
05-30-2025 PR12810 $1,553.38
Salaries and Wages 101-4317-411
05-02-2025 PR12324 $409.81
05-16-2025 PR12587 $409.81
05-30-2025 PR12810 $409.81
Salaries and Wages 101-4520-411
05-02-2025 PR12324 $1,687.39
05-16-2025 PR12587 $2,527.44
05-30-2025 PR12810 $4,367.31
Salaries and Wages 602-4335-411
05-02-2025 PR12324 $2,262.57
05-16-2025 PR12587 $2,262.56
05-30-2025 PR12810 $2,286.30
Salaries and Wages 604-43250-411
05-02-2025 PR12324 $2,456.41
05-16-2025 PR12587 $2,616.03
05-30-2025 PR12810 $2,435.50
Salaries and Wages 617-4380-411
05-02-2025 PR12324 $2,262.56
05-16-2025 PR12587 $2,262.56
05-30-2025 PR12810 $2,286.31
Public Comment – none
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Natural Gas/Finance – P. Dreckman presented natural gas prices at $1.03 per ccf being down 6 cents from May meeting. Council member Kientopf motioned to approve as presented with a second from council member Jacobson. 4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent (Rotert). Dreckman also provided a finance update and presented GCSF sponsorship. Council member Jacobson motioned to approve hole sponsorship for $100 with a second from council member Bonte. 4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent (Rotert).
Street/Maintenance/Parks – J. Doane gave update on natural gas installations, inspections, and Clayton Energy Meeting. Slurry Seal project is to be completed by September 19th. No start date yet. Working on getting lines painted on Main. Water tower is being looked at for repairs. Bonte requested double lines and Doane recommended 5th to 2nd street on Main Avenue. J. Hofer advised of camping and maintenance activities. Working on parks improvements to roads. Update on pool pump issues and plans to be repaired. All 19 seasonal staff as been onboarded. Kientopf asked about getting new merchandise for Split Rock and Devils Gulch, J Hofer advised C. Fields and Park and Rec Director are working on getting items ordered. 108 native plants put in by Parks Board.
Code Enforcement – update provided on behalf of officer. 8 warnings issued on lawns, 6 are now in compliance. 3 animal related complaints, 2 off street parking violations that are now in compliance. 1 violation of inhabitable dwelling and owner has been in contact with the city. 1 camper trailer violation. 1 violation for garbage/waste that is now in compliance.
Economic Development – C. Fields gave update on GED projects. Working on marketing the city, 4th of July event details, and Industrial Park Access Rd project. Gave great feedback on SMGA bus tour coming through Garretson.
Engineering – R. Rinehart gave update on projects DGR is currently working on including GSI project, Sidewalk installations. Council member Beaner motioned for City to move forward with SDDOT TAP Grant app for sidewalk installs per DGR recommendation. Council member Kientopf seconded the motion. 4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent (Rotert). Motion passed. H&H Study application has been submitted.
Emergency Services (Garretson Fire, Minnehaha CO Sheriff, Garretson Ambulance) – MCSD available for questions/comments. Bonte requested procedure on moving trains from blocking intersections in town. Recommendation was made to contact BNSF or MCSD to make contact with engineer to discuss. Bonte requested more enforcement of Jake Breaks on highway 11. Ambulance provided report on 110 for service YTD. No update from Garretson Fire Department.
ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS:
Ordinance 715 – Repeal Obsolete Ordinances – second reading- Council member Beaner gave an overview of ordinance as presented. Council member Bonte motioned to approve ordinance with a second from council member Beaner. 4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent (Rotert). Motion passed.
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING OBSOLETE ORDINANCES FROM THE CODE
ORDINANCE NO. 715
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GARRETSON, SD, REPEALING OBSOLETE ORDINANCES FROM THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF GARRETSON, SD.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF GARRETSON, SD:
REPEAL:
§ 70.25 Mufflers and Noise Levels; § 70.27 Vehicles With Lugs; § 71.02 Blocking Traffic, Street Crossings, and Fire Hydrants; § 91.04 Obstruction of Roadways and Public Walks (B), (C), (D); § 92.01 Purpose; § 92.02 Definitions; § 92.03 Unlawful Practices, Discrimination, Violations; § 92.04 Fair Housing Board; § 92.05 Filing Complaints; § 92.06 Hearings, Enforcement, and Remedies; § 92.99 Penalty; § 93.01 Camping in Splitrock Park; 93.02 Waste disposal; 93.03 Camping curfew; § 93.05 Picnic shelters; § 93.06 Animals in Parks; § 93.08 Camping and shelter fees; § 93.20 Control of Pool; § 93.21 Maintenance of Pool Road; § 95.20 Trees, Pruning for Sidewalk Clearance; § 95.21 Lawns, Responsibility to Mow Grasses; § 95.22 Weeds; § 95.23 Diseased Vegetation; § 95.99 Penalty (B); § 110.03 Consumption in Public Places (A); § 113.01 License Required; § 113.02 Obtaining License, Fees; § 113.03 Age Restrictions; § 113.04 Restrictions to Non-Profit Organizations, Licensing; § 113.05 Supervision; § 113.06 Required Lighting; § 115.01 Definitions; § 115.02 Licensed Food Service Entities; § 115.03 Recreational Facilities, Athletic Facilities, Health Clubs, and Entertainment Venues; § 115.04 All Businesses; § 115.05 Locations Within City Limits; § 115.99 Penalty; § 130.02 Loitering; § 130.03 Disorderly Assembly; § 130.20 Underage Gambling; § 130.21 Places of Conduct; § 130.22 Nuisance; § 130.99 Penalty (B), (C), (D); § 150.30 Building Permits.
ARE HEREBY REPEALED.
Adopted this 2nd day of June 2025.
Bruce Brown, Mayor
(MUNICIPAL SEAL)
ATTEST:
Paetyn Dreckman
Municipal Finance Officer
First Reading: May 5th, 2025
Second Reading: June 2nd, 2025
Publication Date:
Effective Date:
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Resolution 2025-11 – MDT Variance – R. Tillma requesting council approve new building be placed on current property line to the west and south so they will not require access easement from railroad property. Eastern building of Central Valley Dairy is being removed and new building being built in its place. Council member Beaner motioned to approve resolution with a second from council member Bonte. 4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent (Rotert). Motion passed.
RESOLUTION 2025-11
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A VARIANCE
WHEREAS Chapter 7.10 of the Municipal Zoning Regulations of the City of Garretson authorizes a variance for property in General Business; and
WHEREAS MDT LLC owns the property described as LOT 2 of SPLITROCK ADDN TO CITY OF GARRETSON, South Dakota, and has applied for a variance on said property. The variance will allow for building to be placed on the west and south lot lines of described parcel adjoining parcel 23249 with physical address known as 216 Dows Street.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Garretson that a variance is hereby granted for the above-described property under the following conditions:
1. The property described as LOT 2 OF SPLITROCK ADDN TO CITY OF GARRETSON, South Dakota, has applied for a variance on said property. The variance will allow for building to be placed on the west and south lot lines of described parcel and adjoining parcel 23249 with physical address known as 216 Dows Street.
2. Any other ordinances or sections of the Municipal Code of the City of Garretson that may apply, will be complied with
3. This variance will apply to any subsequent owner as it relates to said construction permitted by this resolution.
Adopted this 2nd day of June, 2025.
Bruce Brown
Mayor, City of Garretson
(SEAL)
ATTEST:
Paetyn Dreckman
Municipal Finance Officer
Publication:
Effective Date:
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NEW BUSINESS:
Palisades Oil Customer Appreciation Event – T. Coburn requesting street closure on Main Avenue for event from 4th st to the bank alley on August 16th 5pm until midnight. Council member Beaner motioned to approve street closure with a second from Kientopf. 4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent (Rotert). Motion passed.
Coburn’s request for Culvert on property – T. Coburn requesting to place culvert and fill in ditch within residential lot as its very steep. J. Doane has been in contact with Coburn and engineer on potential drainage. R. Rinehart gave input. Council member Beaner motioned to table item until July so more information/input could be presented. Council member Jacobson seconded the motion. 4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent (Rotert). Motion passed.
Bev Howe Firework Stand – council member Bonte motioned to approve with a second from council member Kientopf. 4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent (Rotert). Motion passed.
Sarah C Street Closure – J. Doane advised request of 700 block of street for 4th of July closure. Council discussed and council member Beaner motioned to place signage for a ‘caution zone’ rather than street closure as not to set presidence. Council member Bonte seconded the motion. 4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent (Rotert). Motion passed.
DGR Task Order 003 Residential Development Plan – R. Rinehart presented task order to council for study for concepts and cost estimates to develop residential property on south Main Avenue. Council discussion ensued and council member Beaner motioned to approve task order with a second from council member Bonte. 4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent (Rotert). Motion passed. Beaner requested timeline for plan. R.Rinehart advised they would get started right away and what the process looks like. Advised over a period of 3-4 months.
DGR Task Order 004 Industrial Park Enterance Plan – R. Rinehart presented task order to council for plans on placing the access road from highway 11 and into the park. Dreckman requested council consider cost sharing with GED as it is their project. Council discussion ensued. C. Fields advised he would discuss cost sharing with GED board. Council member Beaner motioned to approve and request GED share 50% of the cost of planning. Council member Kientopf seconded the motion. 4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent (Rotert). Motion passed.
Streetlight Banner – C Moritz. Advised council that Commercial Club had planned to place banners promoting city and business on streetlights along Main Avenue, in parks, and by Jesse James Country Store. Xcel has advised they are required to have permission to do this on xcel owned poles (7 of the 17 banners are being sold for), poles would need to be inspected, and city would be required to hold liability and provide cert. of insurance. Council discussion ensued. Council member Beaner motioned to authorize the mayor to potential agreement and look into insurance cert to place on city owned poles with a second from council member Kientopf. 4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent (Rotert). Motion passed.
Branch Pile Restrictions – Mayor Brown advised public of inspections by DANR taking place of city branch pile and issues with individuals dumping unauthorized items. Signs are posted at entereance but items are still being dumped. Would like council to discuss solutions to have this resolved before branch pile is shut down. Discussion ensued around a key sign out system or hiring someone to man the entereance. Mayor Brown decided on forming a committee to come up with a solution by July meeting. Committee being council member Kientopf, J. Doane, and council member Jacobson.
Garbage Hauler License – P. Dreckman advised Garbage-n-More, Van Dyke Sanitation, Waste Management, and Bolte’s Roll-off have applied for license renewals. Council member Beaner motioned to approve with a second from council member Jacobson. 4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent (Rotert). Motion passed.
Election Date Change – Mayor Brown discuss municipal election date changes by SDCL. P. Dreckman advised Sec. of State Calendar for 2026 has not been release and council would need to decide on election in June or November. No action taken.
OLD BUSINESS: none
OTHER ITEMS BROUGHT BEFORE COUNCIL: none
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Pursuant of SDCL 125-2 (1), (2), (3), (4), (5),(6) no itmes for executive session
8:06pm Council member Bonte motioned to adjourn meeting with a second from council member Kientopf. 4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent (Rotert). Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned.
Bruce Brown, Mayor
ATTEST
Paetyn Dreckman
Finance Officer
(Unapproved)
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Notice to Bidders; Cement and Curb Removal: Town of Sherman
The Town of Sherman is currently accepting Bids to remove and dispose of cement curb on West Side of Strom Park down to the end of block.
Summit bids to Cheryl Swenson at 270 Zeliff Ave Sherman SD 7030 by July 1, 2025.
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Minutes of the Town of Sherman for June 3, 2025
The Sherman Town Board met in regular session Tuesday June 3, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Members Present: Justin Haman, Larry Sutton, Dawn Williams and Cheryl Swenson.
Others Present: Blake Klveneuberg, Dallas Moore, Austin Moore.
Williams called the meeting to order.
Routine Business:
Approval of the agenda- Motion by Sutton to approve the agenda, 2nd by Haman-all ayes, motion carried.
Minutes of the June 6, 2025 meeting were read—Sutton made a motion to approve the minutes, 2nd by Haman—all Ayes, motion carried.
The Treasurer’s report was read—Sutton made a motion to approve the Treasurers report as read, 2nd by Haman—all Ayes, motion carried.
Open floor to comments: It was stated that Tiger Park has a lot of weeds in it. Bonte has sprayed them but they will still need to be pulled out.
Claims Approved to be paid:
Minnehaha Community Water $60.00 for water, Xcel Energy $30.21 for town hall lights, $283.94 for street lights, $28.85 for park lights, Brady Palaschak-Smeins $40.00 for 1 load of metal, Roger Andera $184.28 for skid plates for snowplow, Garretson Gazette $34.83 for April minutes, Dell Rapids Law Firm $154.00 for legal fees, Dawn Williams $180.00 for 5 reg and 1 special meeting, Larry Sutton $180.00 for 5 reg and 1 special meeting, Gerry Karpen S100.00 for zoning salary, $245.00 for 6 reg and 1 special meeting, $207.00 for reimbursement for paying Jacob Berg for roofing job, Cheryl Swenson $300.00 for clerk salary, $300.00 for Treasurer salary, $230.00 for Sherman’s potion for dust control, Luke Bonte $160.00 for 4x mowing Tiger Park, $160.00 for 4x mowing Strom Park, $30.00 for spraying weeds, Jesse Hewer $160.00 for mowing city lot.
Old Business:
1. None
New Business:
1. Seed Plant—very dusty when they are running the plant—Williams will do a follow-up with seed plant
2. Sidewalk—sidewalk by Strom Park on the west side needs to be taken out.
3. Compose pile—needs to be removed.
Sutton made a motion to adjourn, 2nd by Haman—all ayes. Next regular meeting will be July 1, 2025 @7:30pm. Cheryl Swenson Town Clerk
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Notice of Summons for Bryan Kiers
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA IN CIRCUIT COURT SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
CARLITA PENEAUX, PLAINTIFF
VS.
VICTOR EDUARDO GARCIA, DEFENDANT
49DIV-000122
SUMMONS
THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT, BRYAN KIERS:
You are hereby summoned and required to answer the Complaint of the Plaintiff in the above entitled action, a copy of said Complaint was filed at the Minnehaha County Clerk of Courts, 425 N Dakota Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 on March 12th, 2025, and to serve a copy of your Answer to said Complaint upon the Plaintiff and file with the Minnehaha County Clerk of Courts, within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons upon you, exclusive of the day of such service, and you will hereby take notice that in case of your failure to answer said Complaint, judgment by default may be rendered against you as requested in the said Complaint.
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