Brookings County public meetings in 2024

Commission

The Brookings County Commission will consider two fiscal actions: a resolution (24-60) authorizing FY2024 contingency transfers, and a cash transfer of $6,500 from the General Fund to the Highway Road & Bridge Fund. The agenda also includes public notices for upcoming meetings and hearings, including Summit Carbon Solutions PUC hearings in mid-January.

• Action to approve Resolution #24-60 for FY2024 Contingency Transfers
• Cash transfer of $6,500 from General Fund 101 to Highway Road & Bridge Fund 201
• Public notices for Summit Carbon Solutions South Dakota PUC hearings on Jan 15, 16, and 16

Commission

The Brookings County Commission will hold a largely procedural meeting including approval of the agenda and a citizen comment period. The main action item is an executive session under SDCL §1-25-2(1) for personnel matters, followed by a vote on Employee Grievance #2024-01. The meeting will adjourn after the grievance is resolved.

• Executive session for personnel matters under SDCL §1-25-2(1)
• Action on Employee Grievance #2024-01
• Citizen comment period (5-minute limit, must sign in before meeting)
• Public notices include holiday closures (Christmas, New Year's, MLK Day) and Summit Carbon Solutions PUC public hearings in January

The Brookings County Commission held a special meeting and, after an executive session on personnel, voted to reinstate an employee involved in Grievance #2024-01, effective December 23, 2024, with certain conditions. The motion passed unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda for December 20, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for personnel (unanimous)
• Exited executive session (unanimous)
• Reinstated employee in Grievance #2024-01 with conditions, effective Dec 23, 2024 (unanimous)

Commission

The Brookings County Commission will meet to approve routine claims, department reports, and several plats for new subdivisions. Key decisions include adopting the 2025 pay plan, approving contingency transfers, and finalizing intergovernmental agreements for law enforcement and detention services. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a wine license transfer and discussions on bridge inspections and fund balance assignments.

• Approve plats for Wrigg Addition, Barnett Addition, and Netsch Addition subdivisions
• Adopt 2025 Pay Plan Resolution
• Approve $1,200 cash transfer to Jail Expansion Debt Service Fund
• Approve intergovernmental agreements for law enforcement services with Volga, Aurora, White, and Elkton
• Public hearing and approval of wine license transfer from Good Roots Farm & Garden to Good Roots Farm & Garden, LLC

The commission approved the 2025 pay plan resolution, setting official salary ranges and management compensation effective January 1, 2025. It also approved $66,100 in contingency transfers for various departments, including elections, coroner, and jail expansion debt service. Several township Rural Access Infrastructure Funding applications were approved, while two Sherman Township applications failed and one Sterling Township application was tabled. The board also approved multiple agreements for law enforcement services with local cities and a liquor license transfer.

• Approved 2025 Pay Plan Resolution #24-58 (5-0)
• Approved FY2024 Contingency Transfers totaling $66,100 (5-0)
• Approved three plats: Wrigg, Barnett, and Netsch Additions (5-0 each)
• Approved law enforcement agreements with Volga, Aurora, White, and Elkton (5-0 each)
• Approved transfer of retail wine & cider license from Good Roots Farm & Garden to LLC (5-0)
• Approved renewal of liquor license for Beach Bums Inc. (5-0)
• Approved RAIF applications for Eureka, Laketon, Oaklake, Trenton, and Volga townships; denied two Sherman Township applications; tabled Sterling Township application
• Assigned $2 million to 214th Street Project and $2 million to Highway Shop (5-0)

Weed & Pest Board

The Brookings County Weed & Pest Board is meeting to handle routine procedural items: call to order, public comment, quorum determination, approval of agenda and minutes from September 19, 2024. Under old and new business, the board will discuss townships, county roads, chemicals, DOT gophers, vehicles, the 2025 budget, a conference in Huron, annual towns/township meeting, rate increases, per mile rate, and a field map, though no specific proposals or dollar amounts are listed.

• Discussion of 2025 budget
• Potential rate increase discussed
• Per mile rate consideration
• Chemical bid discussion
• Conference in Huron mentioned

The Brookings County Weed & Pest Board approved a rate increase for truck and man hours from $20 to $40 per hour, and set a per-mile spray rate of $45 plus chemical costs for the 2025 season. They also agreed to continue gopher control on DOT land, approved sending Ben Rentsch to the conference, and authorized paying for rolls, coffee, and milk at the annual meeting. Chemical bids will be opened on February 10, 2025.

• Approved rate increase for truck and man hours to $40/hour (motion by VanderWal, second by Meyer)
• Set 2025 spray rate at $45/mile plus chemical cost (motion by Meyer, second by Tim)
• Approved continuing gopher control on DOT for 2025 (motion by VanderWal, second by Olson)
• Approved Ben Rentsch attending the Weed & Pest conference as second person for grant (motion by Meyer, second by Bauer)
• Approved Weed & Pest paying for rolls, coffee, and milk at annual meeting (motion by VanderWal, second by Olson)
• Agreed to use 2,4-D Amine in spring and Garson PD&3 in fall for 2025 county road spraying
• Agreed to investigate iPads for field map use (discussion, no formal vote)

Commission

The Brookings County Commission will consider approving a $163,955.14 automatic supplement for unanticipated expenses on the Brookings Behavioral Health CDBG grant, along with agreements for community health services and a right-of-way for Valley FiberCom. The agenda also includes requests to fill vacancies for a Corrections Corporal, a Correctional Officer, and a Deputy Sheriff. Routine items include approval of claims, consent agenda, and recognition of employee anniversaries.

• Approve Agreement #24-95 for community health services between Brookings County and the SD Department of Health
• Approve Agreement #24-96 for Valley FiberCom to occupy right-of-way of county highways in Preston Township
• Automatic supplement of $163,955.14 for the Brookings Behavioral Health CDBG grant
• Requests to fill vacancies: Corrections Corporal, full-time male Correctional Officer, and Deputy Sheriff
• Note results from post-election audit

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Brookings County Planning & Zoning Commission will consider one preliminary plat (Berkland Addition) and three final plats (Wrigg Addition, Barnett Addition, Netsch Addition). The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, public comments, conflict disclosures, department reports, and a possible executive session.

• Preliminary Plat of Blocks 6-12 in Berkland Addition (2024preplat007)
• Plat of Tract 1 of Wrigg Addition (2024plat026)
• Plat of Barnett Addition (2024plat027)
• Plat of Netsch Addition (2024plat028)

Extension Board

The Brookings County Extension Board meets to review the budget and financials, and to discuss reappointments for four current members (Valorie Dupraz, Kenny Larson, Laura Stern, Susan VanderWal) and fill two vacancies for 2025. The agenda also includes reports from the commissioner and the 4-H advisor. The meeting is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Consideration of 2025 Extension Board appointments for Valorie Dupraz, Kenny Larson, Laura Stern, Susan VanderWal
• Two vacancies to be filled for the Extension Board
• Financial review and budget discussion

Commission

The Brookings County Commission will vote on fourth-quarter fund transfers totaling $804,743, including $771,250 to the Highway & Bridge Fund and $33,493 to Emergency Management. They will also consider approving five plat resolutions, a resolution to rescind the current burn ban, a jurisdictional change of 34th Avenue and 30th Street (the Landfill Road), annexation of territories by the City of Volga, a 2025 MOU addendum with SDSU, two wetland credit purchases (Hatch site for $19,880 and Jandl site for $28,644), and a vacancy fill for an Office Coordinator in the Sheriff's Office. A presentation on 2024 economic development project updates and a Purple Heart County recognition are scheduled.

• Fourth quarter transfers: $771,250 to Highway & Bridge Fund and $33,493 to Emergency Management Fund
• Wetlands credit purchases: Hatch site for $19,880 and Jandl site for $28,644
• Resolution to rescind the burn ban enacted on October 3, 2024
• Jurisdictional change of a portion of 34th Avenue and 30th Street (the Landfill Road)
• Discussion and possible action on maintenance options for 214th Street between 34th Avenue and the City of Aurora

Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center Advisory Board

The Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes and financial reports, hear committee and director reports, and take possible action on dissolving the Archery Range Committee and setting 2025 meeting dates.

• Dissolving the Archery Range Committee (possible action)
• Setting 2025 meeting dates: Jan 27, Mar 24, May 26, July 21, Sep 29, Nov 17
• Approval of financial report
• Approval of minutes from September 30, 2024

Commission

The Brookings County Commission will meet to canvass the results of the November 5 General Election and hold a public hearing for a new retail liquor license for Skyview Junction, LLC. They will also consider multiple payments, including $253,093.60 for the Brookings Behavioral Health project, $163,755.14 for the same project's payment request, and $68,213.97 to the Elkton Fire Department for SCBA equipment. Additionally, they will approve annual liquor license renewals for 2025 and several board appointments.

• Public hearing and action on retail (on-sale) liquor license for Skyview Junction, LLC.
• Approval of $253,093.60 CDBG grant payment for Brookings Behavioral Health project.
• Approval of $163,755.14 CDBG payment request for Brookings Behavioral Health & Wellness Center.
• Approval of $68,213.97 payment to Elkton Fire Department for MSA SCBA and accessories.
• Approval of canvas results from November 5, 2024 General Election.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Brookings County Planning & Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment will consider five plats, two conditional use permits, and one variance. The most notable item is a conditional use permit application from Cloverleaf BESS, LLC for a battery energy storage facility in Richland Township. Also up for decision is a variance for lake front property in Laketon Township and a conditional use for a large accessory building in Medary Township.

• Conditional use permit for Cloverleaf BESS battery storage facility (Spearmint Renewable) in Richland Township
• Variance for lake front property at 268 S Lake Dr, Arlington (Ty Eschenbaum)
• Conditional use permit for accessory building over 2,000 sq ft in Medary Township (Tim Richarz)
• Five plats: Olsen Addition, Haffner Knoll Addition, Clark Addition, Clark 2 Addition, Diedrich Addition
• Withdrawal of plat 2024plat018 (Johnson Addition)

Brookings County Housing & Redevelopment Commission

The Brookings County Housing and Redevelopment Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, receive staff reports, and discuss new business. Key decisions include adopting 2025 payment standards and utility allowances, and removing a board member from a bank account while adding a new member. No public hearings or dollar amounts are listed.

• Consideration of 2025 Payment Standards
• Consideration of 2025 Utility Allowances
• Removal of McColley from bank account and addition of a new board member

Commission

The Commission will vote on three plat resolutions (Meyer Addition, Lesnar's Conservation Easement Tracts 1 and 2), a Software as a Service agreement with Tyler Technologies, and a right-of-way occupancy for H-D Electric. They will also discuss a Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan update, approve volunteer board appointments, and enter executive session for personnel matters.

• Resolution #24-44: Plat of Meyer Addition in Section 14, Township 110N, Range 51W
• Resolutions #24-45 and #24-46: Plats of Lesnar's Conservation Easement Tracts 1 and 2 in Section 9, Township 109N, Range 50W
• Agreement #24-90: Software as a Service with Tyler Technologies (dollar amount not specified)
• Agreement #24-91: Right-of-way occupancy for H-D Electric Cooperative in Oaklake & Lake Hendricks Townships
• Volunteer board appointments to First District Association, Extension Board, Planning & Zoning Commission, Brookings Health System Board, and Weed & Pest Board

Commission

The Brookings County Commission will consider adopting Resolution #24-43, which declares a fire danger emergency and prohibits open burning. The meeting also includes a citizen comment period and approval of the agenda. No other substantive business is listed.

• Action to approve Resolution #24-43 declaring a fire danger emergency and prohibiting open burning
• Citizen comment period (5-minute limit, no commission action taken)
• Public notices: Hobo Day events on October 12, county office closures for Native American Day (Oct 14) and Veterans Day (Nov 11)

Commission

The Brookings County Commission will meet to decide on a right-of-way application for Sioux Valley Energy and a new IT Service & Software Policy. The body will also consider transferring funds from the Jail Expansion & Remodel Fund to the General Fund.

• Agreement #24-89 for Sioux Valley Energy right-of-way occupancy in Sterling Township
• Approval of a new IT Service & Software Policy for Brookings County
• Transfer of $10,010.77 from Fund 304 (Jail Expansion & Remodel Fund) to the General Fund
• Automatic supplement of $2,074.31 for Emergency Management regarding a SD Department of Health grant
• Approval of county claims and personnel action notices

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Brookings County Planning & Zoning Commission will review four plat applications. The Board of Adjustment will also consider a variance request regarding minimum front yard requirements for a single-family residence.

• Plat of Meyer Addition (2024plat017)
• Plat of Johnson Addition (2024plat018)
• Plat of Lesnar’s Conservation Easement Tract 1 (2024plat019)
• Plat of Lesnar’s Conservation Easement Tract 2 (2024plat020)
• Variance request 2024var018 for Mary Raine at 20223 481 Ave, White, SD

Brookings County/City of Brookings Joint Board of Adjustment

The Joint Board of Adjustment will review two conditional use permit applications from Brookings Municipal Utilities. Both requests concern property located in the SE1/4 of Section 29, T110N, R49W in Aurora Township.

• Application 2024JJCU003: Conditional use permit for public utility and public service structures in the Agricultural Land District and Aquifer Critical Impact Zone
• Application 2024JJCU004: Conditional use permit for accessory structures greater than 120 square feet in the Aquifer Critical Impact Zone

Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center Advisory Board

The Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center Advisory Board will meet to review financial reports and committee updates. The board is considering a motion to dissolve the Archery Range Committee.

• Possible action to dissolve the Archery Range Committee
• Approval of July 29, 2024 minutes
• Approval of financial report
• Reports from the Director and 4-H Youth Advisor

Extension Board

The Brookings County Extension Board will discuss and act on the 2025 approved budget, financial review, and office staffing for October–December 2024. Other items include secretary's and commissioner reports, and a 4-H advisor report. No specific dollar amounts or project details are listed in the agenda.

• 2025 Approved Budget review
• Office staffing plan for October–December 2024
• Financial review of current budget
• Commissioner and 4-H Advisor reports

Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings and vote on the FY2025 Annual Budget and the Highway Road & Bridge 5-Year Plan. They also consider third-quarter budget transfers of $771,250 to the Highway and Bridge Fund and $33,493 to Emergency Management. Other actions include approving several plats, bridge improvement grant agreements, and a $59,676 vehicle purchase for the White Fire Department. Consent agenda items include minutes, personnel actions, and claims.

• Public hearing and adoption of FY2025 Annual Budget (Resolution #24-37)
• Public hearing and approval of 5-Year Highway Road & Bridge Plan
• Approval of plats: Schlimmer Addition, Red Barn Addition, Preston Wetland Addition, Lynn Second Addition
• Approval of four Bridge Improvement Grant agreements (PCN 09XJ, 09XK, 09XL, 09XM)
• Approval of $59,676 from Fire Department Long Term Fund for White Fire Department Ford F550 chassis

Weed & Pest Board

This is a procedural meeting of the Brookings County Weed & Pest Board. The agenda includes approval of past minutes, old business items (townships, county roads, employees, chemicals), and new business topics (enforcements, budget, mosquito control). No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed; the meeting is largely administrative.

• Approval of minutes from April 22, 2024
• Discussion of budget under new business
• Update on mosquito control efforts
• Citizen comment period available

Brookings County/City of Brookings Joint Board of Adjustment

The Joint Board of Adjustment will consider a conditional use permit application (2024jjcu002) from Western MN Municipal Power Agency to install a solar energy conversion system on agricultural land in Aurora Township. The board must approve by a majority vote of members present.

• Conditional use permit 2024jjcu002 for a solar energy conversion system on property described as E 1/2 of NW 1/4 Exc. H-1 in Section 17, T110N, R49W (Aurora Township).

The Joint Board of Adjustment approved a conditional use permit for a 5-megawatt solar energy conversion system on agricultural land in Aurora Township. The project, proposed by Western MN Municipal Power Agency, will be located on 36 acres and includes solar modules, tracking systems, inverters, and a transmission line. The board voted 5-0 in favor, with no public opposition or proponents speaking at the hearing.

• Approved conditional use permit 2024JJCU002 for 5-MW solar project (5-0)
• Approved April 2, 2024 meeting minutes (all present voted aye)
• Approved September 3, 2024 agenda (all present voted aye)

Commission

The Brookings County Commission will hold a public hearing to adopt the 2025 provisional budget (Resolution #24-35) and consider setting vote center locations for countywide elections (Resolution #24-36). They will also approve multiple right-of-way agreements for Sioux Valley Energy and Brookings Deuel Rural Water System, discuss funding for the Chamber of Commerce National Civics Bee Initiative, and fill a deputy sheriff vacancy. The commission will convene as the Drainage Board to discuss the Medary Township Big Sioux River Diversion Dike.

• Public hearing and action on Resolution #24-35: Adoption of 2025 provisional budget
• Action on Resolution #24-36: Setting vote center locations for countywide elections
• Approval of right-of-way agreements #24-73 through #24-76 for Sioux Valley Energy and Brookings Deuel Rural Water System
• Discussion and possible action to fund the Chamber of Commerce National Civics Bee Initiative
• Action to approve request to fill deputy sheriff vacancy

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Brookings County Planning & Zoning Commission will consider four subdivision plats (Schlimmer Addition, Red Barn Addition, Preston Wetland Addition, Lynn Second Addition). Convening as the Board of Adjustment, they will also decide on three variance applications for lake-park district properties at 7340 Sunset Rd, 182 S Lake Dr, and 2 E Oakwood Shoreline Dr, and a conditional use permit for East River Electric Power Coop to build a substation at 45952 199 St in Bruce.

• Plat of Schlimmer Addition, Volga
• Plat of Red Barn Addition, Brookings County
• Plat of Preston Wetland Addition
• Variance for Jacob Mills at 7340 Sunset Rd (minimum lake front setback)
• Conditional use permit for East River Electric Power Coop substation at 45952 199 St, Bruce

The Brookings County Planning & Zoning Commission approved all four plats (2024PLAT013-016) and, sitting as the Board of Adjustment, approved three variances (2024VAR015-017) and one conditional use permit (2024CU005) for an electrical substation expansion. All votes were unanimous (9-0). No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved Plat of Schlimmer Addition (9-0)
• Approved Plat of Red Barn Addition, Blocks 1-3 (9-0)
• Approved Plat of Preston Wetland Addition (9-0)
• Approved Plat of Lynn Second Addition, Lots 1-3 (9-0)
• Approved variance for deck setback at 7340 Sunset Rd (9-0)
• Approved side yard variance for house addition at 182 S Lake Dr (9-0)
• Approved lake front variance for residence at 2 E Oakwood Shoreline Dr (9-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for East River Electric substation expansion (9-0)

Commission

The Commission is meeting to approve several infrastructure bids, land plats, and right-of-way agreements. The body will also consider grants for emergency management and public health preparedness.

• Low bid of $1,528,691.25 to Holloway Construction for structure 06-280-172
• Low bid of $628,889.79 to Timmons Constructions for structure 06-227-230
• Resolution #24-31 to authorize the purchase of bulk road salt
• Plats for Petersen Addition, Arlington Substation Addition, and Black Addition
• Right-of-way applications for Brookings Municipal Utilities and Sioux Valley Energy

Commission

The Brookings City Council and County Commission will meet jointly to discuss a specific rezoning request. The City Council will also hold a regular meeting to address various ordinances, budget amendments, and infrastructure projects.

• Joint action on rezoning Outlot J from Residence R-3A to Business B-3 Heavy District
• Public hearing on rezoning Block 1 in Northern Plains Addition to Residence R-2 Two-Family
• Public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit for townhouses on Blocks 3A and 4 in Northern Plains Addition
• Awarding of bid for a 4,000 Gallon Water Truck
• First reading of Ordinance 24-025 for Budget Amendment No. 8 to the 2024 Budget

Commission

The commission will hold a second reading and public hearing for Ordinance 2024-05, which amends Ordinance 2024-01. Routine items include approval of claims, department reports, and multiple right-of-way agreements for utilities and fiber. Notable actions include a $649,740.59 CDBG reimbursement request for the Brookings Behavioral Health & Wellness project, a roof replacement contract for $2,662.27, and approval to fill two vacancies (Deputy Sheriff and Appraiser).

• Second reading and public hearing of Ordinance 2024-05 amending Ordinance 2024-01
• Request to authorize chair to sign CDBG reimbursement for $649,740.59 for Behavioral Health & Wellness project
• Approval of RFP #4 for Historic Courthouse Roof Replacement at $2,662.27
• Approval of right-of-way agreements for Josh Spilde (Aurora), Valley Fibercom (Bangor Twp), Sioux Valley Energy (Brookings, Medary, Parnell Twps)
• Approval to fill vacancies: Deputy Sheriff - Court Deputy and Appraiser in Equalization

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Brookings County Planning & Zoning Commission will consider three plat approvals, a variance request for a lakefront property in Oakwood Township, and a conditional use permit for twin homes in Medary Township. The variance seeks relief from minimum lake front requirements in the Lake-Park District. The conditional use permit would allow twin homes on two lots in Lake Park Second Addition.

• Plat of Lot 1, Peterson Addition in Section 16, T111N, R48W
• Plat of Tract 1, Arlington Substation Addition in Section 13, T112N, R52W
• Plat of Lot 1 of Black Addition in Section 19, T110N, R48W
• Variance application 2024var014 for property at 1 E Oakwood Shoreline Dr, Bruce, SD
• Conditional use permit 2024cu004 for twin homes at 7170 & 7180 Valley View Cir, Brookings, SD

Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center Advisory Board

The Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center Advisory Board will meet to review financial and committee reports. The board may decide whether to dissolve the Pistol Range and Archery Range Committees.

• Proposed dissolution of the Pistol Range and Archery Range Committees
• Approval of May 20, 2024 minutes
• Approval of financial report

Brookings County Housing & Redevelopment Commission

The Brookings County Housing and Redevelopment Commission will hold a regular meeting on July 18, 2024. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and staff reports. The only substantive item listed under New Business is the review of the 2022 audit report.

• 2022 Audit report to be reviewed

Commission

The Brookings County Commission will hold first readings of two ordinances: one amending Ordinance 2024-01 and one rezoning property in Medary Township. They will vote on several plats, an annexation resolution for Aurora, a bridge grant resolution, a custodial contract, and a roof replacement RFP. Also on the agenda are a budget supplement and cash transfer of $83,685.61, a fireworks display permit, and filling two correctional officer vacancies. The meeting includes an executive session for personnel matters.

• First reading of Ordinance 24-05 amending Ordinance 2024-01 (second reading Aug 6)
• First reading of Ordinance 24-06 rezoning property in NW ¼ SE ¼ of Sec 11, T109N, R50W (Medary Township) (second reading Aug 13)
• Approval of plats for Jacobson Addition, Homesteads at the Marsh Addition, and Berkland Addition
• Resolution #24-29 approving annexation by City of Aurora; Resolution #24-30 authorizing Bridge Improvement Grant applications
• Budget supplement and cash transfer of $83,685.61 from Highway Road & Bridge Fund to County Building Fund; approval of custodial contract and roof replacement RFP

Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings on a 45 mph speed limit for Road 16A and a potential fire danger emergency. The agenda also includes territory annexation by the City of Aurora and street closures for Gala Days.

• Ordinance #2024-03: 45 mph speed limit on Brookings County Road 16A (214th Street)
• Ordinance #2024-04: Fire Danger Emergency and open burning prohibition
• Resolution #24-24: Annexation of territories by the City of Aurora
• Agreement #24-60: Sioux Valley Energy right-of-way occupancy in Brookings Township
• Broadway Avenue closure in Aurora for Gala Days

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will consider several plat applications for the Jacobson, Homesteads at the Marsh, and Berkland additions. A public hearing is scheduled to discuss amendments regarding concentrated animal feeding operation control requirements. The Board of Adjustment will also review a variance request for Lake Poinsett Heights.

• Public hearing on Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation control requirements
• Plat applications for Jacobson Addition, Homesteads at the Marsh, and Berkland Addition
• Variance request regarding density and yard regulations in Lake Poinsett Heights

Planning & Zoning Commission

The joint Brookings County and City Planning Commission will consider a re-zoning application for property in Medary Township. The request proposes changing the zoning from Ag & Joint Jurisdiction R-3A to B-3 (Business: Heavy). The agenda also includes approval of April 2, 2024, minutes.

• Re-zoning application 2024JJRZ002 for VK Properties LLC from R-3A to B-3 (Business: Heavy)

Regional Railroad Authority

The authority will consider Resolution #2024-01, which would authorize the City of Elkton and the City of Brookings to join the Regional Railroad Authority. The meeting also includes the introduction of new members and a review of a filing update with the Secretary of State.

• Resolution #2024-01: Authorizing the City of Elkton and the City of Brookings to join the authority
• Approval of April 12, 2024 minutes
• Introduction of new members
• Review of filing update with Secretary of State

Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings regarding a supplemental budget resolution and a liquor license transfer. The agenda also includes decisions on joining a regional railroad authority and approving various county agreements.

• Public hearing for Supplemental Budget Resolution #24-20
• $129,576 bid for P-25 Phase 1 Trunking Radios
• Resolution to join the Brookings County Regional Railroad Authority
• Transfer of $771,250 from General Fund to Road & Bridge Fund
• Plat approval for Turtle Bay Addition

Commission

The Commission will review first readings for ordinances regarding a 45 mph speed limit on Road 16A and fire danger emergency protocols. The board will also consider an inmate housing contract with Moody County and courthouse roof repairs. Additionally, officials will address several job vacancies and approve primary election results.

• First reading of ordinance for a 45 mph speed limit on Road 16A (214th Street)
• First reading of ordinance regarding fire danger emergency and open burning
• Inmate housing contract between Brookings County and Moody County
• $10,431.95 contract for Historic Courthouse roof drain replacement
• Approval of June 4, 2024 primary election canvas results

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review plats for the Turtle Bay Addition. The Board of Adjustment will also consider a variance request regarding residential yard requirements and a conditional use permit for an animal feeding operation.

• Plat of Turtle Bay Addition (2024plat006)
• Preliminary Plat of Lots 1 through 32, Turtle Bay Addition (2024preplat005)
• Variance request for minimum rear yard at 46877 Amen Corner (2024var012)
• Conditional use permit for animal feeding operations by Crosswind Jerseys LLC (2024cu003)

Commission

The Commission will consider several items including a Government Center energy project and various property tax abatements for CD Properties, LLC. The agenda also includes resolutions regarding fair housing, land plats, and road agreements.

• Government Center Energy/LED Project discussion
• Resolution #24-18: Oak Lake Wetland Conservation Easement plat
• Agreement #24-55: Sioux Valley Energy right-of-way in Laketon Township
• Eight tax abatements for CD Properties, LLC totaling $12,366.55
• RFP #1: Historic Courthouse Roof Replacement Project ($1,413.50)

Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center Advisory Board

The Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center Advisory Board is meeting to approve routine items like the agenda, minutes, and financial report, and to hear committee reports. The main business item is a possible motion to approve Lindsay Wollmann attending the Shot Show. The board will also discuss upcoming events, including an RSO Appreciation Dinner and a Korean War/Defense Veterans Appreciation Day.

• Possible action to approve Lindsay Wollmann attending Shot Show
• Approval of financial report
• Archery Range, Pistol Range, and Director's reports
• RSO Appreciation Dinner on 6/24/24
• Korean War/Defense Veterans Appreciation Day on 7/27/24

Commission

The Commission will consider adding specific roads to the county highway system and dissolving the Brookings Regional Railroad Safety Authority. The body is also reviewing various license renewals, grant applications, and personnel vacancies.

• Public hearing on Resolution #24-17 to add roads to the Brookings County Highway System
• Abatement #24-24 for Mahalohana II, LLC in the amount of $4,445.73
• Agreement #24-52 to dissolve the Brookings Regional Railroad Safety Authority
• Amendment to Agreement #22-103 for the 214th Street Feasibility and H&H Study
• Renewals of retail malt beverage and farm wine licenses for nine entities

Commission

The Brookings City Council and County Commission will hold a joint session to discuss rezoning specific outlots to a Heavy Business District. The City Council will also vote on four budget amendments and several property tax abatements.

• Ordinance 24-004: Rezone Outlots 6, 7, 8, 9 and 14 to Joint Jurisdiction Business (JJ-B3) Heavy District
• Ordinances 24-011, 24-012, 24-013, and 24-014: Amendments 2 through 5 to the 2024 Budget
• Property tax abatements for eight parcels, including $3,592.74 for 1218 6th Street
• Resolution 24-043: Funding agreement for pedestrian improvements on Medary Avenue
• Public hearing for a temporary alcohol application for the Volunteer Fire Association Street Dance

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will discuss a public sewer system update and a subdivision variance request. The Board of Adjustment will also consider multiple property variances and one conditional use permit. These items involve regulations for agricultural structures, lake frontages, and home occupations.

• Variance to create a subdivision without connecting to Lake Hendricks Sanitary Sewer District facilities
• Plat of Oak Lake Wetland Conservation Easement Tracts 1 & 2
• Variance for minimum lake front regulation in Arlington
• Variance for agricultural structure front yard requirements in White
• Conditional use permit for extended home occupation in Argo Township

Brookings County Housing & Redevelopment Commission

The Brookings County Housing and Redevelopment Commission is meeting to handle routine business including roll call, agenda and minutes approval, staff reports, and financials. The main new business item is a discussion of the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA) of 2016, which may affect housing policies.

• Discussion of HOTMA (Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act) of 2016
• Approval of agenda and minutes
• Staff reports and financial review

Weed & Pest Board

The Brookings County Weed & Pest Board is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from December 2023, and to discuss old and new business items. Old business includes budget, annual towns and township meeting, chemical, and DOT billing. New business includes townships/contracts, vehicle tracker, employees, youth gopher trapping event, DOT contract/bid & gophers, and a weed & pest grant.

• Approval of minutes from December 7, 2023
• Discussion of budget and DOT billing
• Discussion of townships/contracts
• Discussion of vehicle tracker and employees
• Discussion of DOT contract/bid & gophers and weed & pest grant

Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center Advisory Board

The Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center Advisory Board will meet to approve the agenda, minutes, and financial report, and to receive committee reports. The main business items are final approval of the 2025 budget and a motion on PRCSOP. The meeting also includes introducing a new member and planning a summer event.

• Final approval of 2025 budget
• Motion to approve PRCSOP
• Approval of financial report
• Archery Range, Pistol Range, and Director's reports
• Welcome to Summer event on May 15, 3-7 PM

Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a supplemental budget resolution. Other business includes a first reading of a rezoning ordinance in Medary Township and approvals for several county contracts.

• Public hearing and action on Resolution #24-15: Supplemental Budget Resolution
• First reading of Ordinance 2024-02: Rezoning in Medary Township
• Agreement #24-50 with Bowes Construction for the 2024 Brookings County Surfacing Project
• Agreement #24-51: 1-year system support agreement with AVI Systems
• $7,000 automatic supplement for the State's Attorney's Department

Regional Railroad Authority

The Brookings Regional Railroad Authority is meeting to discuss and possibly act on forming a Regional Railroad Safety Authority and inviting other entities to join the authority. The agenda also includes routine approval of minutes and the agenda itself, plus an invitation for citizens to request time for non-listed items.

• Discussion/Possible Action on the Brookings Regional Railroad Safety Authority
• Discussion/Possible Action on inviting other entities to join the Regional Railroad Authority
• Approval of minutes from 06-05-2023
• Citizen invitation to schedule agenda time

Extension Board

The Brookings County Extension Board is meeting for routine business, including the secretary's report, budget and financial review, and discussion of the 2025 budget request. The board will also hear reports from the county commissioner and 4-H advisor. No specific action items are listed; citizens may request to schedule items for future meetings.

• Budget review
• Financial review
• 2025 budget request
• Commissioner report
• 4-H advisor report

Commission

The Brookings County Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a special events license for Jay Street Pub. The meeting will then convene as the Board of Equalization to discuss 14 tax appeals from Paul E. and Michael Moriarty and approve various tax exemptions and property corrections.

• Public hearing for Jay Street Pub special events license
• 14 tax appeals from Paul E. Moriarty and Michael Moriarty
• Property corrections for parcels including SND LLC and Brookings Prairie View Apt LLC
• Approval of disabled veterans and elderly tax freeze exemptions
• Review of 2024 Assessment of Real Property and building permit information

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Brookings County Planning & Zoning Commission will review three plat applications for new residential additions in Brookings County. Following that, the commission convenes as the Board of Adjustment to vote on four variance requests, including two from Mark Berkland seeking exemptions from a 100-foot front yard requirement and one from James A. Ness regarding sanitary sewer connections. These decisions determine how new residential lots are laid out and whether property owners can build outside standard setback or utility requirements. The meeting also includes approval of March minutes and public comment periods.

• Preliminary Plat of Cedar Bay Addition in Sections 28 and 29, T109N, R50W
• Preliminary Plat of Blocks 1-6 in Berkland Addition in Section 29, T109N, R50W
• Plat of Tracts 1,2,3 and 4 of Olson Addition in Section 20, T111N, R51W
• Variance request by James A. Ness (2024var002) to build a subdivision without connecting to the Lake Hendricks Sanitary Sewer District
• Variance requests by Mark Berkland at 46711 218 St, Volga, SD 57071 and Michael Petersen at 48058 205 St, White, SD 57276 for exemptions from the 100-foot front yard minimum

Commission

The Commission is deciding on several property tax abatement applications and right-of-way agreements. The body will also review contracts for chip sealing and community health services. Additionally, the meeting includes requests to fill vacancies for a Highway Department Office Manager and a BCOAC Director.

• Abatement #24-17 for Brookings Edgebrook Apartments in the amount of $57,276.42
• Agreement #24-46 with The Road Guy Construction Company, Inc. for the 2024 Chip Seal Project
• Abatements for Flats at Neill, LLC ($17,395.31 and $24,357.59)
• Agreement #24-43 for Sioux Valley Energy right-of-way occupancy in Bangor Township
• Agreement #24-47 for Community Health Services with the South Dakota Department of Health

Brookings County/City of Brookings Joint Board of Adjustment

The Brookings County/City Joint Board of Adjustment will meet to consider one variance application and handle routine agenda items. The board will vote on a variance request for a single-family residence in an agricultural district, requiring a two-thirds majority for approval.

• Variance 2024JJVAR001: Chad Verhoek requests a front-yard variance for property at 4617 16 Ave W, Brookings, SD (Section 4, T110N, R50W, Brookings Township).
• Approval of minutes from the January 2, 2024 meeting.
• Public comment period (5 minutes per person) for items not on the agenda.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Brookings County and City Planning Commission will meet on April 2, 2024, to review a zoning change request. Keith Poppen applied to rezone property at 401 37 St S from an R-3A multiple-family district to a B-3 heavy business district, which determines what types of structures and operations are permitted on the site. The commission will also approve draft minutes from November 2022 before adjourning.

• Rezoning application 2024JJRZ001 for property at 401 37 St S from R-3A to B-3 district
• Approval of draft minutes from the November 1, 2022 joint planning commission meeting
• Public comment period with a five-minute time limit per speaker

Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center Advisory Board

The Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center Advisory Board will vote on purchasing new banquet chairs and approving the 2025 budget. The board will also hear reports from committees and the director, and discuss upcoming events and meeting dates.

• Purchase of new banquet chairs
• 2025 Budget approval
• Archery Range Committee Report
• Pistol Range Committee Report
• Welcome to Summer event discussion

Commission

The Commission will conduct a second reading and public hearing for an amendment to Ordinance 2015-03. The body is also considering budget transfers for the first quarter of 2024 and several land plat resolutions.

• Budget transfer of $771,250 from General Fund to Highway and Bridge Fund
• Budget transfer of $33,493 from General Fund to Emergency Management Fund
• Public hearing for Ordinance 2024-01 (amending Ordinance 2015-03)
• Resolution #24-11 and #24-12 regarding plats for Cunningham Addition and Sunset Point Addition
• Agreement #24-42 with SD DOT for pavement marking of county roads

Commission

The Brookings County Commission is deciding on several highway maintenance contracts and right-of-way agreements. The body will also review a feasibility study for 214th Street and discuss a maintenance project requiring the closure of 32nd Avenue.

• Low bid of $649,823.07 from Bowes Construction, Inc. for the 2024 Surfacing Project
• Low bid of $76,319.40 from The Road Guy Construction Co., Inc. for the 2024 Chip Seal Project
• Agreement designating United Living Community facilities as an emergency shelter
• Right-of-way applications for Brookings Municipal Utilities, Xcel Energy, and Sioux Valley Energy
• Resolution #24-10 for the purchase of corrugated metal pipe, bridge materials, and grader blades

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review several platting requests for Cunningham Addition and Sunset Point Addition. The Board of Adjustment will also consider multiple variance and conditional use applications related to a Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation in Eureka Township.

• CAFO conditional use and variances for S & J Farms Inc (2024cu001, 2024var005, 2024var006, 2024var007)
• Plat of Lots 1A & 2A, Cunningham Addition (2024plat002)
• Preliminary plat for Sunset Point Addition (2024preplat002)
• Variance for lot size in Aurora Township (2024var001)
• Variance for sanitary sewer connection in Lake Hendricks Township (2024var002)

Weed & Pest Board

The Brookings County Weed & Pest Board holds its annual meeting, combined with the Towns and Townships Meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, covering quorum, agenda and minutes approval, and scheduled presentations from county staff including the Weed & Pest Supervisor, Director of Equalization, Sheriff, and Emergency Management Director. No specific policy decisions or dollar amounts are listed.

• Annual meeting with Towns and Townships at Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center
• Scheduled presentations by Weed & Pest Supervisor Misty Moser, Director of Equalization Jacob Brehmer, Program Specialist Jeremiah Phelps, Sheriff Marty Stanwick, Emergency Management Director Bob Hill, and Finance Assistant Kim Larson
• Citizen comment period requiring sign-in before meeting start
• Door prizes at 3:00 PM

Extension Board

The Brookings County Extension Board is meeting for routine administrative business. They will elect officers, review the budget and financial reports, and hear updates from the commissioner and 4-H advisor. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Election of Chair, Vice-chair, and Secretary
• Budget and financial review
• Commissioner report
• 4-H advisor report

Commission

The Commission will consider several right-of-way applications for the cities of Aurora and White and Sioux Valley Energy. The body is also deciding on detention service contracts with Minnehaha and Hamlin counties and a striping contract with Dakota Traffic Services, LLC.

• First reading of Ordinance 24-01 to amend Ordinance 2015-03
• Agreement #24-18 for Detention Services with Minnehaha County and Lutheran Social Services SD
• Agreement #24-19 for Detention Center Inmate Housing with Hamlin County
• Agreement #24-13 for County Striping with Dakota Traffic Services, LLC
• Application for a Shooting Range Grant for the Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center

Commission

The Commission will consider inmate housing contracts with Deuel and Kingsbury Counties and several right-of-way applications for Sioux Valley Energy. The body will also discuss a supplemental budget public hearing notice and a resolution regarding 214th Street in Trenton Township.

• Inmate housing contracts with Deuel County (Agreement #24-08) and Kingsbury County (Agreement #24-09)
• Four right-of-way applications from Sioux Valley Energy in Sterling Township
• Resolution #24-07 establishing hours of operation for Brookings County Offices
• Resolution #24-08 regarding a plat of Tract 1 of Koster Addition
• Approval of eight late Elderly Tax Freeze applications

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding proposed changes to the Brookings County Zoning Ordinance. Additionally, the body will consider a preliminary plat for Homesteads at the Marsh Addition.

• Public hearing on proposed changes to the Brookings County Zoning Ordinance 2015-03
• Consideration of Preliminary Plat of Homesteads at the Marsh Addition

Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center Advisory Board

The Advisory Board will elect a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary for 2024. The meeting includes reports from various committees and discussions regarding electric construction quotes and local advertisement pass changes.

• Election of 2024 Board officers
• Electric construction quote to replace to LED bulbs
• Proposal to change free day pass to half off for local advertisement
• Discussion on Pistol Range Committee (PRC) representatives
• Review of 2024 building updates and price changes

Brookings County Housing & Redevelopment Commission

The Brookings County Housing and Redevelopment Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda and minutes, and receiving staff and financial reports. Under new business, the commission will consider changing the administration plan to require applicants to live in the area for one full year before porting, and setting a $25,000 security deposit for 2024.

• Proposed change: applicants must be here one full year before porting
• Security deposit set at $25,000 for 2024

Commission

The Commission will consider resolutions regarding highway weight limit enforcement and the 2024 official pay plan. The body will also review several tax abatement applications and contracts for courthouse elevator modernization and emergency management planning.

• Resolution #24-04: Setting weight limit enforcements on Brookings County Highways
• Resolution #24-05: Setting the Official Pay Plan for 2024
• Agreement #24-03: Contract with OTIS Elevator to modernize the Courthouse elevator
• Payment of $25,564.05 from Fire Department Long-Term Fund to Badger Volunteer Fire Department for a grass unit
• Eight tax abatement applications ranging from $59.32 to $3,349.48

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will elect its officers for 2024 and review a proposed plat. The meeting also includes the approval of previous work session minutes.

• Election of Officers for 2024
• Plat of Tract 1 of Koster Addition

Commission

The Commission is meeting to reorganize its board and appoint a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for 2024. The body will consider resolutions regarding pay for election officials and volunteer boards, as well as various township project applications.

• Agreement #24-01: 3-Year Planned Service Agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc. for the Courthouse and Detention Center
• Resolution #24-01: Setting pay for election officials in 2024
• Resolution #24-03: Setting meeting pay and per diem rates for volunteer county boards for 2024
• RAIF Applications for projects in Eureka, Oak Lake, Oslo, Preston, and Volga Townships
• Request to fill a vacancy for a full-time male correctional officer in the Sheriff's Office

Brookings County/City of Brookings Joint Board of Adjustment

The Brookings County/City of Brookings Joint Board of Adjustment will meet to consider a conditional use permit application for a sand, gravel, or quarry operation in an Agricultural District. The board will also elect officers for 2024 and handle routine items like minutes approval and agenda setting.

• Conditional use permit 2024jjcu001 for Bowes Construction, Inc. for sand/gravel/quarry operations in Trenton Township (SW1/4 Exc H-1 and SE1/4 of Section 5, T109N, R49W)
• Election of officers for 2024
• Approval of October 3, 2023 minutes
• Citizen comment period (5-minute limit per person)