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## **Minutes of the Minnehaha County Commissioners for March 5, 2024**
## **NOTICE OF AUDIT OF THE FISCAL AFFAIRS OF THE EAST DAKOTA WATER DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT**
## **NOTICE OF VACANCIES AND FILING DEADLINE**
East Dakota Water Development District
## **NOTICE TO CREDITORS**
  49 PRO 24-000071
## **NOTICE OF MEETING OF LOCAL EQUALIZATION BOARD**
## **NOTICE OF VOTER REGISTRATION**
## **Minutes of the Town of Sherman**
## **Town of Sherman: NOTICE OF MEETING OF LOCAL EQUALIZATION BOARD**
## **NOTICE OF HEARING**
## **Minutes of the City Council of Garretson for March 4, 2024**
## **ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS**
## **Notice to Bidders**
## **NOTICE OF HEARING**

Minutes of the Minnehaha County Commissioners for March 5, 2024

THE MINNEHAHA COUNTY COMMISSION CONVENED AT 9:00 AM on March 5, 2024, pursuant to adjournment on February 27, 2024. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT WERE: Bender, Bleyenberg, Karsky, and Kippley. Commissioner Beninga was absent. Also, present were Kym Christiansen, Commission Recorder, and Maggie Gillespie, Senior Deputy State's Attorney.

Chair Karsky called the meeting to order.

            MOTION by Bleyenberg, seconded by Kippley, to Approve the Agenda. 4 ayes

CONSENT AGENDA

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

            Commission Meeting Minutes for February 27, 2024

            Joint City of Sioux Falls/Minnehaha County Minutes from February 27, 2024

            Bills to be Paid $1,420,892.06

            A&B BUSINESS SOLUT Lease-Rental Agreement $184.99, A&B BUSINESS SOLUT Maintenance Contracts $295.9, A&B BUSINESS SOLUT Office Supplies $36.95, AB PROPANE INC Gas Oil & Diesel $69.42, ADVANCE AUTO PARTS Automotive/Small Equipment $29.94, ADVANCED PEST SOLUTI Maintenance Contracts $70, AIRWAY SERVICE INC Automotive/Small Equipment $146.73, AIRWAY SERVICE INC Gas Oil & Diesel $205.35, ALICE PECKSKAMP Office Supplies $65, ALL NATIONS INTERPRE Interpreters $5153.47, AMERICAN ENGINEERING Architects & Engineers $20863.5, ANDERSON, AUBREY Business Travel $52.53, ARCHITECTURE INC Jail Repairs & Maintenance $5510, ASH LAW OFFICE PLLC Attorney Fees $2381.7, AVERA MCKENNAN Hospitals $13906.51, AXIS FORENSIC TOXICO Lab Costs $822, BECK MOTORS INC Automobiles $22522.5, BIRMINGHAM & CWACH L Attorney Fees $454.16, BOB BARKER COMPANY I Child Care Food $440.33, BOB BARKER COMPANY I Child Care Items $214.91, BOB BARKER COMPANY I Child Care Uniforms $207.15, BUTLER MACHINERY COM Heavy Equip Repairs & Maint $153.33, CARROLL INSTITUTE Professional Services $768, CENTER FOR FAMILY ME Professional Services $231, CENTURY BUSINESS PRO Maintenance Contracts $361.81, CHAGOLLA, ALBERT Interpreters $150, CHARMTEX INC Child Care Items $495.71, CHARMTEX INC Child Care Uniforms $751.76, CHRIS BRYAN Uniform Allowance $121.03, CINTAS CORPORATION Janitorial Chemical Supplies $344.02, CINTAS CORPORATION Uniform Allowance $64.92, COMPUTER FORENSIC RE Professional Services $2980, CORRECTIONAL MEDICAL Contract Services $280703.3, DACOTAH PAPER CO Program Activities $95.22, DAKOTA AUTO PARTS Small Tools & Shop Supplies $10.56, DAKOTA LETTERING ETC Uniform Allowance $3376.25, DALSIN INC Fairgrounds $819.3, DGR ENGINEERING Architects & Engineers $12652.22, DOWNTOWN SIOUX FALLS Memberships $200, DUCKS UNLIMITED INC Architects & Engineers $12224, DUST TEX SERVICE INC Janitorial Chemical Supplies $42.9, DYNAMIC SERVICES LLC Welfare Rent $700, EH HOSPITALITY LLC Motels $700, ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO I Bldg/Yard Repair & Maintenance $15630, ETTERMAN ENTERPRISES Small Tools & Shop Supplies $379.87, EXHAUST PROS OF SIOU Truck Repairs & Maintenance $590.18, FASTENAL COMPANY Sign Supply Inventory $79.6, FERGUSON ENTERPRISES Small Tools & Shop Supplies $368.41, FULLER & WILLIAMSON, Attorney Fees $4205.1, G & R CONTROLS INC Heat, Vent & AC Repairs $150, GOEBEL PRINTING INC Printing/Forms $182, GOLDEN WEST Telephone $69.95, GRAHAM TIRE CO NORTH Automotive/Small Equipment $584, GRAINGER Heat, Vent & AC Repairs $8.08, GRIESE LAW FIRM Attorney Fees $1350.1, GRIESE LAW FIRM Child Defense Attorney $662, GROMER, JEFF Uniform Allowance $550, GUARDIAN Inmate Supplies $12750, GUARDIAN Other Supplies $455, GUARDRAIL ENTERPRISE Road Maint & Material $4943.94, GUARDRAIL ENTERPRISE Road Material Inventory $204, GUZMAN, SANDRA V Interpreters $300, H2OSE IT CAR WASH Truck Repairs & Maintenance $70.55, HEARTLAND FUNERAL HO Burials $2000, HEATHER MYERS Uniform Allowance $352.16, HEIDEPRIEM PURTELL Attorney Fees $3230.62, HERCULIFT INC Motor/Machine/Equipment Repair $132.64, HERITAGE FUNERAL HOM Burials $3500, HYDRAULIC WORLD INC Parts Inventory $548.22, HYDRAULIC WORLD INC Truck Repairs & Maintenance $261.08, I STATE TRUCK CENTER Truck Repairs & Maintenance $37.4, I STATE TRUCK CENTER Trucks/Tractors/Trailers $254608, INNOVATIVE OFFICE SO Janitorial Chemical Supplies $15660.74, INTEK Contract Services $1323.97, INTERSTATE ALL BATTE Automotive/Small Equipment $118.94, INTERSTATE ALL BATTE Truck Repairs & Maintenance $62.95, ISI LLC Interpreters $100, KAUFFMAN, DAVID W PH Psych Evals $2700, KOCH HAZARD ARCHITEC Communication Equipment $1575.74, KRAYCO WINDOW TREATM Automobiles $2976, LACEY RENTALS INC Lease-Rental Agreement $135, LAUGHLIN LAW LLC Child Defense Attorney $1545, LAWSON PRODUCTS INC Small Tools & Shop Supplies $31.27, LINEV SYSTEMS US INC Maintenance Contracts $18609.61, LISA CARLSON REPORTI Court Reporters $98, LOCKWOOD & ZAHRBOCK Child Defense Attorney $984.4, LOPEZ, REBECA Interpreters $360.79, LOVING, PHILIP Bd Evaluations (Minnehaha) $1063.34, LUTHERAN SOCIAL SVCS Shelter Care/Reception Center $93319.45, MAC'S HARDWARE Building Repairs & Maintenance $9.39, MAC'S HARDWARE Small Tools & Shop Supplies $1.39, MALLOY ELECTRIC Heat, Vent & AC Repairs $81.68, MALLOY ELECTRIC Plumbing & Welding $382.22, MAPLETON TOWNSHIP Miscellaneous Expense $14180.38, MEDSTAR PARAMEDIC IN Transportation $2000, MELLETTE COUNTY Board of Prisoners-Housing $1088, MENARD INC Small Tools & Shop Supplies $107.64, MIDAMERICAN ENERGY C Natural Gas $6594.78, MIDCONTINENT COMMUNI Amounts Held For Others $272.78, MIDLAND INC Heat, Vent & AC Repairs $57.34, MIDWEST BOILER INC Heat, Vent & AC Repairs $561.23, MIDWEST CONTRACTING Contracted Construction $56613.76, MINNEHAHA COMMUNITY Water - Sewer $60, MORGAN BOECKHOLT Taxable Meal Allowances $18, NAPA AUTO PARTS Automotive/Small Equipment $92.05, NAVEX GLOBAL INC Maintenance Contracts $7254.85, NORDSTROMS AUTOMOTIV Automotive/Small Equipment $250, NORTHERN TRUCK EQUIP Heavy Equipment $198190, NORTHERN TRUCK EQUIP Truck Repairs & Maintenance $961.25, NOVAK Trash Removal $537.44, NYBERGS ACE HARDWARE JDC Maintenance $86.39, O R CLYNE LAW OFFICE Attorney Fees $5147.7, OREILLY AUTOMOTIVE S Automotive/Small Equipment $626.82, PANTHER GRAPHICS LLC Publishing Fees $917, PENNING, LESLIE A Bd Exp Fees (Minnehaha) $448, PEVITTS, WILLIAM J Business Travel $500, PEVITTS, WILLIAM J Homeland Security $6000, PFEIFER IMPLEMENT CO Heavy Equip Repairs & Maint $4915, PFEIFER IMPLEMENT CO Heavy Equipment $6260, PFEIFER IMPLEMENT CO Lease-Rental Agreement $450, PHOENIX SUPPLY LLC Child Care Uniforms $210.74, PRICE, THOMAS L Professional Services $2400, PRIDE NEON, INC Automotive/Small Equipment $745, PRIDE NEON, INC Small Tools & Shop Supplies $375, QUALIFIED PRESORT SE Postage $223.22, R&L SUPPLY LTD Jail Repairs & Maintenance $70.41, R&L SUPPLY LTD Plumbing & Welding $47.04, RACHEL RASMUSSEN Business Travel $1831.48, RAM CONSULTING Education & Training $450, RENTOKIL NORTH AMERI Contract Services $325.84, RESOLUTE LAW FIRM IN Attorney Fees $11633.97, RESOLUTE LAW FIRM IN Child Defense Attorney $10255.95, REYNOLDS LAW LLC Child Defense Attorney $4379.9, ROBERT MASON Taxable Meal Allowances $18, ROTOROOTER Trash Removal $170, RUNNING SUPPLY INC Small Tools & Shop Supplies $39.98, RUNNING SUPPLY INC Uniform Allowance $125, SALEM, KARLA R Bd Evaluations (Minnehaha) $3520, SALLY FRITZ Court Reporters $162.25, SAMS CLUB - MEMBERSH Child Care Items $121.42, SAMS CLUB - MEMBERSH Clinics - Auxiliary Services $53.92, SAMS CLUB - MEMBERSH Other Supplies $119.9, SAMS CLUB - MEMBERSH Professional Services $373.94, SD ASSOC OF COUNTY O Education & Training $20, SD ASSOC OF COUNTY O Memberships $14368.64, SD HUMAN SERVICES CE Clinics - Auxiliary Services $10.8, SD PUBLIC ASSURANCE Comprehensive Gen Liability $3108.3, SHERWIN WILLIAMS Building Repairs & Maintenance $38.54, SIOUX FALLS CITY Water - Sewer $5818.59, SIOUX FALLS FORD INC Automotive/Small Equipment $247.68, SIOUX FALLS RUBBER S Office Supplies $125.5, SRF CONSULTING GROUP Architects & Engineers $15051.99, STAN HOUSTON EQUIPME Lease-Rental Agreement $125, STAN HOUSTON EQUIPME Small Tools & Shop Supplies $369, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Amts Held-Daily Scram $4100, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Amts Held-Remote Breath $824, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Bridge Repair & Maintenance $1117.98, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Contracted Construction $1238.35, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Extension Background Checks $50, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT MacArthur SJC Grant $66000, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Miscellaneous Expense $28, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Outside Repair $1.05, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Printing/Forms $119.51, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Sign Supply Inventory $257.52, STREICHERS INC Uniform Allowance $1644.94, SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE Board Of Prisoners-Meals $56408.29, SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE Child Care Food $1286.65, SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE Inmate Supplies $190.43, SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE School Lunch Program $2954.24, TOMACELLI'S TOO Jury Fees $139.76, TRANSOURCE TRUCK & E Truck Repairs & Maintenance $1087.55, TSCHETTER & ADAMS LA Attorney Fees $1423.04, TYLER TECHNOLOGIES I Software $2400, TZADIK SIOUX FALLS P Welfare Rent $670.18, U.S. VENTURE HOLDING Parts Inventory $1219.09, US FOODS INC Professional Services $869.27, VB FALLS PARK LIMITE Welfare Rent $450, VER BEEK, KELSEY Bd Exp Fees (Minnehaha) $80.5, VER BEEK, KELSEY Child Defense Attorney $712.86, VITAL RECORDS Archive/Preservation Supplies $1200, VOGEL MOTORS LLC Automotive/Small Equipment $2, VOGEL MOTORS LLC Gas Oil & Diesel $57, WEERHEIM LAW OFFICE Bd Exp Fees (Minnehaha) $6759.6, WEERHEIM LAW OFFICE Crisis Intervention Program $92, WHITTIER APARTMENTS Welfare Rent $384, XCEL ENERGY Electricity $34469.05, XCEL ENERGY Road Maint & Material $35.05, XCEL ENERGY INC Welfare Utilities $500, ZABEL STEEL Sign Supply Inventory $71.59.

Routine Personnel Actions

New Hires

            1. Clarissa Sickles-Harr, Juvenile Correctional Officer I for the Juvenile Detention Center, at $24.13/hour (13/1) effective 3/2/2024.

            2. Samuel Alvine, Deputy State's Attorney for the State's Attorney's Officer, at $3,492.00/biweekly (22/2) effective 3/1/2024.

            3. Awor Arop, Deputy State's Attorney for the State's Attorney's Office, at $3,667.20/biweekly (22/3) effective 3/1/20204.

Promotions

            1. Patrick Kaiser, Deputy Sheriff to Sergeant for the Sheriff's Office, at $40.51/hour (20/6) effective 3/16/2024.

Step Increases

            1. Alexander Suurmeyer, Air Guard Shift Supervisor for the Air Guard, at $33.25/hour (17/4) effective 3/7/2024.

            2. Craig Wittrock, Air Guard Shift Supervisor for the Air Guard, at $40.51/hour (17/12) effective 3/7/2024.

            3. Mark Russell, Air Guard Shift Supervisor for the Air Guard, at $41.55/hour (17/13) effective 3/7/2024.

            4. Julie Anderson, Administrative Secretary for the Juvenile Detention Center, at $25.98/hour (10/8) effective 2/18/2024.

            To record significant employee anniversaries for March 2024: 5 years-Tyrell Bertsch, Chad Boelhower, Katheryn Ryan; 20 years-Joshua Phillips.

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

Abatement Applications

Recommended for Approval by the Director of Equalization

Parcel-46595, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2022 Property Taxes, $906.84

Parcel-46595, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2023 Property Taxes, $2,041.17

Parcel-67665, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2022 Property Taxes, $633.48

Parcel-67665, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2022 Property Taxes, $2,335.73

Parcel-30110, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2023 Property Taxes, $782.92

Parcel-95077, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2023 Property Taxes, $1,370.17

Parcel-64094, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2023 Property Taxes, $1,044.75

Parcel-50857, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2023 Property Taxes, $2,041.60

Parcel-61365, Veteran Exempt PT10-4-40, 2023 Property Taxes, $1,025.02

Parcel-36643, Assessment Freeze, 2023 Property Taxes, $1,032.98

Parcel-80724, Assessment Freeze, 2023 Property Taxes, $891.14

Parcel-18014, Assessment Freeze, 2023 Property Taxes, $344.95

Parcel-70516, Aaron or Ashley Hoefert, 2023 Property Taxes, $337.38

Items within Policy Guidelines

            Approve Special Event Consume & Blend Beverage License Number C&B 24-01 for an Event on June 29, 2024

PROCLAMATION

            The Greater Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce and the St. Patrick's Committee have requested a Proclamation from the Minnehaha County Commission for the annual St. Patrick's Day Extravaganza. Shawn Cleary, head of the St. Patrick's Day committee was in attendance to read and receive the proclamation. MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Issue a Proclamation Declaring March 16, 2024, as St. Patrick's Day in Minnehaha County. 4 ayes.

PRESENTATION

            Nathan Skadsen, 4-H Advisor, and Aubrey Anderson, 4-H Youth Program Advisor, gave a briefing on the Minnehaha County 4-H Program highlighting the purpose of the 4-H program and the Chicks in the Classroom program. The presentation went on to highlight the shooting sports program and provided an overview on the preparation on the 2024 summer program plans.

PLANNING & ZONING NOTICES

            Kevin Hoekman, Planner, gave the first reading and requested authorization for the Auditor to publish a Notice of Hearing on March 26, 2024, to consider a text amendment to the Revised Joint Zoning Ordinance for Minnehaha County and the City of Sioux Falls to provide regulations for intermodal shipping/storage containers. MOTION by Bender, seconded by Kippley, to Authorize the Auditor to Publish a Notice of Public Hearing on a Text Amendment to the Revised Joint Zoning Ordinance for Minnehaha County and the City of Sioux Falls to be held on March 26, 2024, at or after 5:00 p.m. at a Joint Meeting of the Minnehaha County Commission and Sioux Falls City Council. 4 ayes.

            Scott Anderson, Planning Director, gave the first reading and requested authorization for the Auditor to publish a Notice of Hearing on March 26, 2024, to consider a zoning ordinance text amendment for the addition of Article 12.19 Long Term Lease or Rental. MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Authorize the Auditor to Publish a Notice Hearing at or after 9:00 a.m. on March 26, 2024, to Consider a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to Add Long Term Lease or Rental. 4 ayes.

PRESENTATION

            Chris Lilla, Director of Equalization, provided an annual presentation for the Equalization Department. The presentation highlighted the following: maintain and update county data, previous year sales, real estate assessment and market adjustment for Minnehaha County properties; approaches to value types, and track the development and growth of the County. The Equalization Department administers various exemption and benefit programs including owner occupied, elderly freeze, discretionary, disabled veteran, renewable energy credit, religious/educational/charitable exemptions, and agricultural exemption. The 2023 accomplishments were highlighted, as were the 2024 agenda and goals for the Equalization Department.

RIGHT-OF-WAY AGREEMENT

            Steve Groen, Highway Superintendent, presented a right-of-way purchase agreement with Steven and Deanne Wrage. The Highway Department has opened bids for the replacement of Structure 50-144-020 on County Highway 104 over Skunk Creek. Additional property is required for the construction and maintenance of the bridge on the south side of Hwy 104. MOTION by Bender, seconded by Kippley, to Authorize the Chair to Sign a Right-of-Way Purchase Agreement with Steven and Deanne Wrage, for the Construction and Maintenance of the Bridge South of Hwy 104 for the Amount of $5,700 and Legally Described as Lot H-2 in the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4) and the West Half of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (W1/2NE1/4NW1/4) of Section 16-Townships 104 N-Range 50W of the 5th P.M., Minnehaha County, South Dakota for a total of 0.57 acres, more or less. By roll call vote: 4 ayes.

BID RESULTS

            Steve Groen, Highway Superintendent, reported on the bid opening for MC22-09 Structure 50-144-020 Replacement held on February 21, 2024. The following bids were received: Prahm Construction with a total bid of $1,295.661.83; Grave Construction with a total bid of $1,569,391.00; Nolz Dragline and Construction with a total bid of $1,732.334.34; Robert R. Schroeder Construction with a total bid of $1,782,016.74; Icon Construction with total bid of $2,110,714.45; and Kea Construction with a total bid of $2,527.188.10. MOTION by Kippley, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Approve Bid Results and Award Recommendation for MC22-09 Structure 50-144-020 Replacement and Authorize the Chair Sign an Agreement with Prahm Construction, Inc. By roll call vote: 4 ayes.

EQUIPMENT PURCHASE

            Upon the request of Steve Groen, Highway Superintendent, MOTION by Bleyenberg, seconded by Kippley, to Authorize the Highway Department to Purchase a Doosan P250/MHP 185 Air Compressor Utilizing the Sourcewell Procurement Contract in amount of $32,351.70. 4 ayes.

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

            Tom Greco, Commission Administrative Officer, provided an update for the 2024 Legislative Session and a status report on the bills that impact Minnehaha County. The following County Funding Summer Study bill have passed included HB 1007, which helps counties in the provision of veteran services; HB 1194, which provides some additional funding related to the work that goes into TIF districts; and SB 4, which provides additional bidding flexibility for townships. Legislation related to indigent legal services has passed both chambers and will help to reduce the cost that counties face in providing legal services to indigent defendants. Commission Administrative Officer Greco also provided an update on status of additional bills with a potential impact on Minnehaha County.

COMMISSIONER LIAISON REPORTS

            Commissioner Bleyenberg reported on the upcoming Minnehaha County Water Festival as well as the various transportation studies being completed by Urbanized Development Committee.

            MOTION by Bleyenberg, seconded by Bender, to Adjourn at 9:51 a.m. 4 ayes.

            The Commission adjourned until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 19th, 2024.

APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION:

Dean Karsky

Chair

ATTEST:

Kym Christiansen

Commission Recorder

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Minutes of the Minnehaha County Building Committee

            THE MINNEHAHA COUNTY BUILDING COMMITTEE CONVENED AT 8:00 AM on March 5, 2024, pursuant to adjournment on February 6, 2024. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT WERE: Bender, Karsky, and Kippley; Auditor Anderson, Facilities Director Kriens, and Commission Administrative Officer Greco.  Also present was Kym Christiansen, Commission Recorder and Maggie Gillespie, Senior Deputy State's Attorney.

            MOTION by Bender, seconded by Kippley, to correct the February 6th meeting minutes to say Juvenile Justice Center start date instead of Juvenile Justice Center state date. 6 ayes.

            MOTION by Bender, seconded by Kippley, to Approve the Amended Meeting Minutes from February 6, 2024. 6 ayes.

JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER UPDATE

            Commissioner Bleyenberg arrived at 8:02 a.m.

            Representatives from Tegra, Juvenile Detention Center, Henry Carlson, and Architecture Incorporated provided an update on the Juvenile Justice Center project. The project update included the following: phase 1 and phase 2 construction schedules, budget including the bidding progress, and operational policies during construction. The briefing went on to highlight the design development cost model.

MINNESOTA AVE PHASE 2

CONSTRUCTION BRIEFING

            Tom Greco, Commission Administrative Officer, provided a presentation regarding the overview of real estate actions requested of the County relating to the City's Minnesota Avenue Phase 2 Construction project. A construction easement would be provided for the purposes of grading, backsloping, landscaping, excavation work, and related construction. The presentation went on to highlight the various changes to Parking Lot I and Parking Lot A.

IT DISASTER RECOVERY SITE

            The briefing to consider the relocation of the IT Disaster Recovery Site from Monte Watembach will be moved to a future meeting.

            MOTION by Bender, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Adjourn at 8:50 a.m. 7 ayes.

APPROVED BY THE BUILDING COMMITTEE:

Dean Karsky

Building Committee Chair

ATTEST:

Kym Christiansen

Commission Recorder 

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NOTICE OF AUDIT OF THE FISCAL AFFAIRS OF THE EAST DAKOTA WATER DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

            Notice is hereby given that the records and books of the East Dakota Water Development District have been audited by ELO CPAs & Advisors, Certified Public Accountants of Huron, South Dakota, for the years ended December 31, 2021, and December 31, 2022. Detailed reports thereon are filed with the East Dakota Water Development District in Brookings, South Dakota, and the Department of Legislative Audit in Pierre, South Dakota, for public inspection.

This notice is published in compliance with the provisions of SDCL 46A-3D-4.

Jay Gilbertson, Manager/Treasurer

East Dakota Water Development District

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NOTICE OF VACANCIES AND FILING DEADLINE

            East Dakota Water Development District

            The following office will become vacant on December 31, 2024, due to the expiration of the present term of office of the elective director.

            Director 4 (4-year Term) representing the cities of Baltic, Colton, Garretson, Hartford, Humboldt, Valley Springs, and Sherman in Minnehaha County; and Buffalo, Clear Lake, Edison, Grand Meadow, Hartford, Humboldt, Lyons, Palisade, Red Rock, Sverdrup, Taopi, Valley Springs, Wall Lake, and Wellington townships in Minnehaha County; and voting districts 4-11, VP 02, VP03, VP 05, VP 15, and VP 16 in Minnehaha County.

            Nominating petitions may be obtained from:

            1.         Secretary of State, State Capitol Building, 500 East Capitol Avenue, Suite 204, Pierre, SD 57501-5070, (605) 773-3537;

            2.         East Dakota Water Development District, 132B Airport Avenue, Brookings, SD 57006, (605) 688-6741; and

            3.         Minnehaha County Auditor, 415 North Dakota Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, (605) 367-4220.

            The petitions must be filed with the Secretary of State's office no later than 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 26, 2024.  Petitions which are mailed by REGISTERED MAIL prior to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26,2024, will be considered timely filed.  Certified mail received after the deadline will NOT be considered filed on a timely basis.

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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 MEETING OF LOCAL EQUALIZATION BOARD

SDCL 10-11-13

            NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the governing body, sitting as a Review Board of Equalization for The Municipality of Garretson, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, will meet at the Garretson City Hall in said taxing jurisdiction on the 20th day of March 2024 for the purpose of reviewing and correcting the assessment of said taxing district for the year, 2024.

All persons considering themselves aggrieved by said assessment, are required to notify the municipal finance officer no later than March 14th, 2024, of their intention to appeal their assessment.

Paetyn Dreckman

Finance Officer

City of Garretson

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NOTICE OF VOTER REGISTRATION

            Voter registration for the City of Garretson General Election to be held on April 9th, 2024, will close on March 25, 2024 at 5:00 pm.  Failure to register by this date will cause forfeiture of voting rights for this election.  If you are in doubt about whether you are registered, call the County Auditor at 605-367-4220.

            Registration may be completed during regular business hours at the county auditor’s office, municipal finance office, and those locations which provide driver’s licenses, food stamps, TANF, WIC, military recruitment, and assistance to the disabled as provided by the Department of Human Services.

            Voters with disabilities may contact the county auditor for information and special assistance in voter registration, absentee voting, or polling place accessibility.

Paetyn Dreckman

Finance Officer

City of Garretson

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Minutes of the Town of Sherman

March 5, 2024

            The Sherman Town Board met in regular session Tuesday March 5, 2024 @ 7:30pm

            Members Present: Gerry Karpen, Dawn Williams, Darrin Trower and Cheryl Swenson

            Others Present: Robin Berg, Larry Sutton Jr, Kristy Trower.

            Karpen called the meeting to order.

Routine Business:

            Approval of the agenda- Motion by Trower to approve the agenda, 2nd by Williams-all ayes, motion carried.

            Minutes of the February 6, 2023 meeting were read—Trower made a motion to approve the minutes, 2nd by Williams—all Ayes, motion carried.

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

Claims Approved to be paid:

            Minnehaha Community Water $60.00 water, Excel Energy $289.59 for street lights, $58.43 for town hall lights, $33.39 for park lights, Garretson Gazette $25.24 for Jan. minutes, $10.22 for notice of vacancy, Gerry Karpen $10.61 for ice melt, Jesse James $87.91 for 27.5 gal of gas.

Old Business:

            1.         Board Of Equalization—will be March 19th, 2024 @7:30pm. Swenson will pick up the book from Equalization Office. Residents may pick up a form from the clerk and get it back to her by the14th of March.

            2.         Robin Berg—Berg wanted to know what was in park fund and CD’s, she also wanted to do Christmas for the kids of the town, hang Christmas lights on poles, sign for Tiger Park and check on getting a slide for Strom Park. Discussion followed. Williams will make a sign out of cedar for Tiger Park, and have further discussion of Christmas for kids in October meeting.

New Business:

            1.         Petitions—Received only 1 petition so there will be no election.

            2.         Annual Report-Clerk presented the annual report with a few corrections to be added—Motion by Trower to accept Annual Report, 2nd by Williams—all ayes motion approved.

            3.         Mowing bids—mowing bids need to be in for the April meeting, can pick up a bid sheet from clerk.

            4.         Grants- Williams presented some grants that the town could apply for.

            Trower made a motion to adjourn, 2nd by Williams—all ayes. Next regular meeting will be April 2, 2024 @ 7:30pm.  Cheryl Swenson Town Clerk

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Town of Sherman: NOTICE OF MEETING OF LOCAL EQUALIZATION BOARD

SDCL10-11-13

            NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the governing body, sitting as a Review Board of Equalization for Sherman Township/Municipality, Minnehaha County, SD, will meet at the City Town Hall in said taxing jurisdiction on 19th day of March, 2024 for the purpose of reviewing and correcting the Assessment of said taxing district for the year, 2024.

            All persons considering themselves aggrieved by said assessment, are required to notify the clerk

            Of the local board no later than March 12th, 2024 of their intention to appeal their assessment.

Sherman Township

Cheryl Swenson Town Clerk

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NOTICE OF HEARING

            Notice is hereby given that on March 26, 2024 at or after 5:00 p.m. the Minnehaha County Board of County Commissioners will conduct a joint public hearing with the City of Sioux Falls to consider the following amendments to MC30-02, the Revised Joint Zoning Ordinance for Minnehaha County and City of Sioux Falls.  Such hearing will be part of the regularly scheduled meeting to be held in Carnegie Town Hall, 235 W. 10th Street, Sioux Falls, SD. 

            ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT related to the following:

            Article 15.07 – Accessory Building and Uses – to add Intermodal Shipping/Storage Containers as an Allowed Accessory Building with requirements

            Article 15.16 – Temporary Use – to add Intermodal Shipping/Storage Containers as an Allowed Temporary Use with requirements

            Article 24.02 – Definitions – to add a definition for Intermodal Shipping/Storage Container

            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 5, 2024

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Minutes of the City Council of Garretson for March 4, 2024

City of Garretson

March 4th, 2024

            The City Council of the City of Garretson, Minnehaha County, South Dakota met in regular session on Monday, March 4th, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at Garretson American Legion with Mayor Beaner presiding.

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

ROLL CALL:      Greg Beaner – Mayor

                        Greg Franka – Ward I

                        William Hoskins – Ward I

                        Dave Bonte – Ward II

                        Tom Godbey – Ward II

                        Jackie Rotert – Ward III

                        Bruce Brown -- Ward III

            OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Paetyn Dreckman, Jordan Doane, JR Hofer, Sonya Swanson, Carrie Moritz, Colleen Collier, Thad Roberts, Cole Gebhart, Sophie Johnson, Dane Ekdom, Parker Hamann, Kimberly Konda, James Donaldson, Leroy Austin, Markus Staeffler, Leslie Black

CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL:

            A.         Agenda – 3-04-2024 Regular Meeting                      

            B.         Claims Approved Dated 3-04-2024

            C.         Minutes Regular Meeting 2-05-2024

            Council member Franka made a motion to consent to the agenda, Brown 2nd. 6 ayes, 0 nays. Motion passed.

MONTHLY REPORT OF VOUCHERS PROCESSED

FOR THE MARCH 4th, 2024,

REGULAR MEETING

SD DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE          NG-Camping   $5,584.19

SD RETIREMENT SVCS Retirement      $5,024.66

A-OX WELDING SUPPLY CO.,  Cylinder Rental-Shop  $24.38

JESSE JAMES COUNTRY STORE           Fuel Charges   $2,051.26

VANDERSNICK EXCAVATING, LLC       Water Leak Repairs     $265.31

A&B BUSINESS EQUIPMENT   Printer Contract          $217.21

MC&R POOLS, INC      CPO Course     $730.00

STEVE S ELECTRIC       Booster Pump $1,962.16

DANR  NPDES-DANR Fees      $1,880.00

GARRETSON FOOD CENTER    Office Supplies            $48.84

GROEBNER & ASSOCIATES, Inc           Nat Gas Equipment     $106.64

BADGER METER, INC. Utility Meters  $316.08

DANIELSON, LINDA     Cleaning Services        $300.00

ALLIANCE COMMUNICATIONS           Phones/Internet         $598.00

FIRST BANK & TRUST  Utility Bill Collection   $100.00

MINNEHAHA COUNTY SHERIFF          Sheriff Contract          $23,450.05

QUILL CORPORATION Office Supplies            $287.07

CITY OF CROOKS         Dekatherms-Jan          $3,284.82

DELTA DENTAL            Dental Insurance        $401.90

VERIZON WIRELESS     Phone Lines/iPad        $346.56

MINNEHAHA COMMUNITY WATER   Bulk Water Jan Usage $8,624.60

XCEL    Streetlights     $5,280.54

SCHOENFISH & COMPANY      Bi-Annual Audit           $13,000.00

GAS TRAINING SPECIALTIES    Nat. Gas Training        $1,163.75

PURCHASE POWER     Postage           $405.50

GARBAGE-N-MORE     Waste Removal           $415.00

SD MUNICIPAL LEAGUE          SDML District Annual Meeting           $32.00

BRANDON ACE HARDWARE   Equipment Repairs     $426.83

MENARDS - EAST        Shop Supplies $1,732.06

GARRETSON GAZETTE Publishing       $181.27

THE TREASURE CHEST Rental  $80.00

METERING & TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS        Nat Gas Meters           $1,490.13

TRI-STATE DOOR         Shop Supplies $140.00

ALL AROUND WELDING          Snow Equipment Repairs       $405.00

BJM ENTERPRISE, INC.            Equipment Repair-Payloader $614.11

ALTERNATIVE HR, LLC HR Services     $465.00

AMERICAN LEGAL PUBLISHING          Ord-Res Updates        $495.00

ISG       CIP       $3,000.00

DIRECT TECHNOLOGIES          IT Services       $1,946.15

HEALTH POOL OF SD   Health Insurance        $11,614.17

LOWE CONSTRUCTION           5th Street Shop           $41,558.24

CLAYTON ENERGY       Jan Commodity           $73,416.36

US BANK DW #2          Drinking Water           $7,593.31

NUSSBAUM, RYAN      PTO/ESL Payout          $11,339.78

DAKOTA RESOURCES  Econ. Development Annual Dues       $1,500.00

SIOUX VALLEY ENERGY           Rubble Site Electric     $56.54

EFTPS/IRS (FED/FICA TAXES    FED/FICA TAX  $5,171.28

SD DEPT OF HEALTH   Water Testing $60.00

FIRST BANK & TRUST CC         NG Repair on Equipment        $2,813.28

US BANK CW#3           Clean Water    $13,769.41

US BANK DW #3          Drinking Water           $5,177.06

US BANK CW#4           Clean Water 4 $10,354.12

PILOT ROCK     Picnic Tables '23         $4,728.00

DRECKMAN, PAETYN  Tuition Reimbursement          $1,166.50

CONTINENTAL WESTERN GROUP       Liability Insurance       $328.00

CNH INDUSTRIAL RETAIL        Equipment      $26.19

AMERICAN TRUST INSURANCE           City Insurance $18.38

AVERA OCCUPATIONAL MEDIC          DOT-Drug Screen        $167.38

JJ'S ELECTRIC   Exterior Lights on City Hall     $1,725.00

AMAZON BUSINESS    Flame Resistant - NG  $444.15

EMBE  WSI Registration         $900.00

SODAK SHRM STATE COUNCIL           SHRM Conference      $300.00

PAYROLL CHECKS        PAYROLL CHECKS ON 02/09/2024      $9,284.36

PAYROLL CHECKS        PAYROLL CHECKS ON 02/23/2024      $9,492.87

            CLAIMS TOTAL $299,880.45

            GENERAL FUND          $99,709.96

            WATER DEPT FUND    $39,008.65

            SEWER DEPT FUND     $49,564.95

            NATURAL GAS FUND  $111,596.89

Public Comments:   none

Committee Reports

•          Natural Gas Reports -   Swanson presented gas prices at $1.47 per ccf. No discussion. Council member Rotert motioned to approve Natural Gas prices as presented with a second from Bonte. 6 ayes, 0 nays.  Motion passed. Dreckman gave an update on utility billing migration and issues that have been experienced and plans going forward.

•          Finance – Dreckman presented balances for city finances. Working with ELO to complete annual report for 2023 and an update on changes to HR related items including new hire onboarding policy, purchase policy, employee uniform policy, and implementing the Traction model. No discussion.

•          Streets/Maintenance/Parks – Doane advised council he and Hofer are enrolled in pool operations course this spring and looking into resurfacing of 5th street east of the bridge. Collier advised council of parks board meeting March 14th 4:30pm at City Hall.

•          Economic Development – Fueston was not in attendance but provided council with an update included in their packets

Ordinances & Resolutions 

            Ordinance 695 – Amending General Organization; Appointments – Dreckman advised council of the amendment needed to correct the titles of council appointments given each May after elections. First reading, no action was taken.

ORDINANCE NO.  695

            AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND/OR REPEALING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE EXISTING GARRETSON MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 31, AND THE STATUTES CONTAINED THEREIN, RELATING TO “GENERAL ORGANIZATION; APPOINTMENTS”

            BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF GARRETSON, MINNEHAHA COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA:

            GARRETSON MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3-31-01 SECTONS (A) & (B) IS HEREBY AMENDED TO READ:

            Appointive Officers and Terms of Office:    At the first regular meeting of the City Council after the annual city election in each year, the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the City Council, shall appoint the following city officers, who shall hold their offices for one (1) year, except as herein otherwise provided, and until their successors are appointed and qualified, to-wit:

            Council Officers Appointments: Personnel & Policy, Planning & Zoning, Finance & Professional, Natural Gas, Water, Sewer, Streets, Parks

            Other Appointments:  Attorney, Official Depository, Official Newspaper, SMGA Rep.

            That this ordinance is necessary for the preservation and support of the municipal government and its existing public institutions and shall take effect immediately upon the passage and publication hereof.

            Dated this 4th day of March, 2024.                                        First Reading:  March 4th, 2024.

Second Reading and Adoption:

Effective Date: 

Published: 

Greg Beaner, Mayor

ATTEST:

Paetyn Dreckman, Finance Officer

 (SEAL)

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            Resolution 2024-10 Donaldson Variance – Donaldson was in attendance and requested a variance to allow placing a garage on his property, with the entrance facing Canyon rather than the ally. Donaldson resides on a corner lot on Canyon and 5th and would like to align a garage with structures that have been grandfathered in along Canyon for setbacks. Hofer assured council that Donaldson’s request was not out of line and recommended the variance. Hoskins motioned to approve the variance as requested with a second from Brown. 6 ayes 0 nays, motion passed.

RESOLUTION 2024-10

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A VARIANCE

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

            WHEREAS, James Donaldson owns the property described as Parcel 22977 LOT 8 and 9 Block 1 GARRETSON CITY ORIGINAL SUBD, City of Garretson, Minnehaha County, South Dakota (800 5th Street) and has applied for a variance on said property.  The variance will allow placement of garage structure on the northwest corner of said property with city street access rather than alley to align with similar structures on Canyon Avenue.

            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.         Parcel 22977 LOT 8 and 9 Block 1 GARRETSON CITY ORIGINAL SUBD, City of Garretson, Minnehaha County, South Dakota (800 4th Street) and has applied for a variance on said property as set forth in the zoning regulations 4.10 to allow placement of a garage structure 25 feet from the curb with city street access rather than alley to align with similar structures on Canyon Avenue.

            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 4th day of March, 2024.

Greg Beaner

Mayor, City of Garretson

(SEAL)

ATTEST:

Paetyn Dreckman

Municipal Finance Officer

Publication:  

Effective Date:

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            Resolution 2024-11 SDDOT Bridge Inspection – Dreckman advised council DOT requires biannual bridge inspections and provides a list of engineering firms on retainer. DOT requires the city to request a firm from the provided list to complete the inspection. Council discussed. Godbey motioned to approve resolution as presented with a second from Bonte. 6 ayes 0 nays, motion passed.

RESOLUTION 2024-11 BRIDGE REINSPECTION PROGRAM

RESOLUTION FOR USE WITH SDDOT RETAINER CONTRACTS

            WHEREAS, 23 CFR 650, Subpart C, requires initial inspection of all bridges and reinspection at intervals not to exceed two years with the exception of reinforced concrete box culverts that meet specific criteria.  These culverts are reinspected at intervals not to exceed four years.

            THEREFORE, the City of Garretson is desirous of participating in the Bridge Inspection Program using Bridge Replacement funds.

            The City requests SDDOT to hire HDR Engineering Inc. for the inspection work. SDDOT will secure Federal approvals, make payments to the Consulting Engineer for inspection services rendered, and bill the City for 20% of the cost.  The City will be responsible for the required 20% matching funds.

            Dated this 4th day of March, 2024, at Garretson, South Dakota.

Greg Beaner, Mayor

ATTEST:

Paetyn Dreckman, Finance Officer             

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New Business:

•          Liquor License Transfer-Malt Beverage/SD Wines License – Konda will be taking over ownership of The Treasure Chest and requested the current malt beverage license to be transferred. Current owner filed affidavit with Dreckman to transfer the license. Council discussed and Godbey motioned to approve the transfer with a second from Bonte. 6 ayes 0 nays. Motion passed.

•          2024 Equalization Meeting Date -Council set date for March 20th 6:30 pm at City Hall. Council moved April Regular Meeting to April 8th 6:30pm at the Legion due to Easter weekend.

•          Street Maintenance Traffic Control Device Grant – Doane requested council approval to apply for the grant for the purchase of traffic speed signs at designated locations in town. Bonte motioned to apply for the grant with a second from Rotert. 6 ayes 0 nays, motion passed.

•          Approval of Community Access Grant – City was awarded $600,000.00 to go towards the 4th street project. Council is required to acknowledge and approve the award with requirements outlined in the agreement. Brown motioned to approve with a second from Bonte. 6 ayes 0 nays, motion passed.

•          4th Street Update and Request for Bid Notice – Gebhart gave an update on the project. Advised comments from DANR and DOT were approved and able to move to bid. Sayre will be advertising and bids to be at City Hall by 2pm April 3rd and opened at 2:15. Hoping to start the project late May/early June.

•          Participation in regional Safety Action Plan through SECOG – Johnson advised council of ability to participate in safety action plan allowing for federal grants in the future. Plan will look at safety concerns throughout the city and a plan of action. Council discussed and Bonte motioned to participate with a second from Hoskins. 6 ayes 0 nays. Motion passed.

Old Business:

•          CIP Updates with ISG – Ekdom presented Final Draft of the CIP and what to expect going forward. Council discussed and no action was taken. Plan to adopt or motion for changes in April once council and staff has a chance to review.

            Other Items Brought Before Council: Austin requesting to close off a portion of Main Avenue, likely 4th to just north of Garretson Food Center, over Jesse James Days for a street dance. Planning for 7:30/8 to 11pm with set up beginning midday to midafternoon. Council discussed but item was not included on the agenda. Tabled until the next meeting. Beaner advised council the changes to the water study have been completed and currently waiting on approval from the state for reimbursement.

            7:20 PM Rotert motioned to move into executive session with a second from Brown. 6 ayes 0 nays. Motion passed.

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

            8:00PM Godbey declared out of executive session.

            8:02 PM Hoskins made a motion to adjourn with a second from Bonte. 6 ayes 0 nays, motion passed.

            Meeting adjourned.

Greg Beaner, Mayor

ATTEST

Paetyn Dreckman

Finance Officer

(Unapproved)

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

            The City of Garretson requests formal bids for the Fourth Street Improvements Project.  Major work items are Removals, Sanitary Sewer, Water Main, Storm Sewer, Grading and Surfacing.  Sealed bids shall be received at Garretson City Hall, 705 N. Main Avenue, Garretson, South Dakota 57030, not later than 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.  Bids shall be publicly opened and read aloud at 2:15 P.M. 

            This project is partially funded using the State Revolving Fund (SRF).  As a condition of the SRF funding guidelines, the Contractor shall meet the following minimum requirements:

            A.         Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President’s Executive Order No. 11246 as amended, 11518 and 11625 as amended. The requirements for bidders and contractors under these orders are explained in the specifications.

            Bidders on this work will be required to comply with Title 40 CFR 33 and Executive Order 12138. The requirements for bidders and contractors under this regulation which concerns utilization of Disadvantaged/Minority Business Enterprises (DBE/MBE) and Women’s Business Enterprises (WBE) are explained in the specifications. The DBE/MBE and WBE goals for participation in this contract in terms of percentage of contract value are as follows: MBE 1.0 percent; WBE 4.0 percent.  

            All bidders shall provide documentation of the effort to solicit bids from qualified entities upon request.

            1.         A copy of the DBE Subcontractor Solicitation Information Form shall be included with the original bid submission documents.  If a bid does not include MBE/WBE solicitation it may not be accepted.

            2.         The South Dakota DBE directory can be found at the following link:

https://dot.sd.gov/doing-business/contractors/dbe

            B.         The low responsive bidder will be required to certify to compliance the American Iron and Steel provision of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2014. This certification form may be found on page AIS-21 of the State Revolving Fund (SRF) General Conditions and must be included in the bid proposal.

            Please be advised that waivers or exemptions from the American Iron and Steel provision that cite International Trade Agreements DO NOT comply with the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2014 as it applies to the SRF programs. Claims from suppliers that the American Iron and Steel provision does not apply to certain products based on the International Trade Agreement exemptions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2014 will not be accepted.

            C.         Davis Bacon and Related Acts wages apply to this project. All provisions relative to those acts must be met.

            D.         Public Law 115-232 Section 889. Prohibition on Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment: The low responsive bidder must assure compliance with the requirements of Public Law 115-232, Section 889, Prohibition on Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.  Contractors must assure that telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities), and video surveillance and telecommunications equipment produced by Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, or Dahua Technology Company (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities) WILL NOT be supplied for the project.

            E.         If a contract exists of $10,000 or more, the contractor is subject to Executive Order 11246 and have the responsibility to not discriminate against job applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, and national origin. You also have the responsibility to not discriminate against job applicants or employees who ask about, discuss or disclose their compensation or that of other employees, subject to certain limitations.”

            Plans, specifications and bid forms that must be used are available online at www.sayreassociates.com.  Select the Bid Info tab and refer to the bid documents under the Fourth Street Improvements box.  Sayre Associates, Inc. will also provide paper copies of the plans, specifications and bid forms to any South Dakota contractor free of charge. 

            The City of Garretson reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive technicalities, and make award(s) as deemed to be in the best interest of Garretson, SD.

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Notice to Bidders

            Minnehaha County Highway Department requests formal proposals (bids) for “2024-2025 Annual Highway Materials.”

            These five separate contracts will consist of furnishing specified materials for the annual term of the contract, generally including:

No. 1—Medium-Curing Cutback Asphalt (MC-70) No. 2—Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Concrete Pavement No. 3—Snow Plow Cutting Edges

No. 4—Abrasive Salt Mixture (Salt Sand)

No. 5—Rock Salt and Transportation

            Bids may be submitted either through QuestCDN vBid or in paper form (see specific requirements hereinafter). All bids, whether submitted electronically through QuestCDN vBid online bidding or, alternatively, submitted by sealed paper copy must be received by the Minnehaha County Auditor’s Office, 415 N Dakota Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, not later than 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Bids shall be publicly opened and read at the Auditor’s Office at 10:30am on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

            For these contracts, bidding information can be obtained in either of the following ways:

            1. By download at www.questcdn.com; or

            2. In paper form from the Minnehaha County Highway Department located at 2124 E. 60th Street North, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104.

            Electronic Bids: Electronic bids will only be received and accepted via the online electronic bid service QuestCDN vBid. Reference QuestCDN project number 9014484. QuestCDN will charge non- refundable fees to download the Request for Proposal and also to place a vBid. Contact QuestCDN Customer Support at 952-233-1632 or for assistance in membership registration, downloading digital Request for Proposal information and vBid online bid submittal. Downloading bid documents from QuestCDN will add your company to the Plan Holder List and allow you access to vBid online bidding for the submittal of your proposal (bid).

            Sealed Paper Bids: Sealed paper bids must be submitted to the Minnehaha County Auditor’s Office, 415 N Dakota Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, using only the proposal forms available at the Minnehaha County Highway Department located at 2124 E 60th Street North, Sioux Falls, SD 57104. Paper bids submitted on forms other than the proposal forms provided by the Minnehaha County Highway Department will be deemed irregular and will not be considered.

            Minnehaha County reserves the right to reject any or all formal Proposals (Bids), waive technicalities, and make award(s) as deemed to be in the best interest of the County.

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NOTICE OF HEARING

            Notice is hereby given that on March 26, 2024 at or after 9:00 a.m. the Minnehaha County Board of County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing to consider the following amendment to MC16-90, the 1990 Revised Zoning Ordinance for Minnehaha County.  Such hearing will be part of the regularly scheduled meeting to be held in the Commission Meeting Room of the County Administration Building, 415 N Dakota Ave., Sioux Falls, SD. 

            ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS related to the following:  

            1) Amending Section12 adding Section 12.19 Long Term Lease or Rental.  

            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 5, 2024

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