Minnehaha County, SD

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and second readings for two rezoning requests, consider a bid award for a water service replacement at the Old Courthouse Museum, and authorize an amendment to a consulting agreement for the Juvenile Justice Center. The board will also act on a consent agenda that includes paying bills totaling $3,378,259.47 and approving fireworks displays at three locations. The meeting includes routine items and an executive session.

• Public hearing and second reading for rezoning 26-06: A-1 Agricultural to RR Rural Residential, Lots 3 and 4 Hayes 1st Addition, Split Rock Township
• Public hearing and second reading for rezoning 26-07: A-1 Agricultural to C Commercial, East 1581.78 Feet of South 567.87 Feet, Red Rock Township
• Bid award and agreement with Hander, Inc. for Old Courthouse Museum Water Service Replacement
• Authorize signing Amendment No. 1 to Consulting Agreement for Juvenile Justice Center with TEGRA Group, Inc.
• Bills to be paid: $3,378,259.47

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners and Sioux Falls City Council will hold a joint meeting to conduct budget hearings for three agencies: Metro Communications, Siouxland Libraries, and Siouxland Heritage Museum. Each hearing will be led by the respective agency director. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda and an opportunity for public comment.

• Joint budget hearing for Metro Communications, presented by Metro Manager Aimee Chase
• Joint budget hearing for Siouxland Libraries, presented by Director Alysia Boysen
• Joint budget hearing for Siouxland Heritage Museum, presented by Director of Museums Bill Hoskins
• Public comment opportunity

Joint Planning Commission with City of Sioux Falls

The joint Minnehaha County and City of Sioux Falls Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a conditional use permit request to exceed the 3,600 square foot accessory building limit, seeking approval for 7,780 square feet on a property in Split Rock Township. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and time for public comment on non-agenda items. Most items are routine, with the conditional use permit being the only substantive decision.

• Conditional Use Permit 26-48 to allow 7,780 sq ft accessory building (limit 3,600 sq ft) at 6801 East Madison Street, Split Rock Township
• Approval of minutes from July 27, 2026 meeting
• Public comment period for non-agenda items (5 minutes per person)

The joint Minnehaha County and City of Sioux Falls Planning Commission approved the consent agenda, which included approval of the July 27, 2026 minutes and a conditional use permit (26-48) allowing an accessory building of 7,780 square feet, exceeding the 3,600 square foot limit, on property in Split Rock Township. Both the county and city commissions voted unanimously in favor. No other substantive decisions were made; old and new business items were not discussed.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes of July 27, 2026 (County 4-0, City 3-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 26-48 for 7,780 sq ft accessory building (County 4-0, City 3-0)

Planning Commission

The Minnehaha County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider seven conditional use permits on the consent agenda, covering uses like motor vehicle sales, a dog grooming kennel, an accessory dwelling unit, an oversized accessory building, a building eligibility transfer, and an agricultural operation. The commission will also receive a briefing on a draft ordinance for data center regulations. Public comment is limited to five minutes per item.

• Conditional Use Permit 26-46: Motor vehicle sales at 26677 483rd Avenue, Split Rock Township
• Conditional Use Permit 26-47: Kennel (dog grooming) at 48484 262nd Street, Red Rock Township
• Conditional Use Permit 26-49: Accessory dwelling unit at 26551 483rd Avenue, Split Rock Township
• Conditional Use Permit 26-50: Exceed accessory building limit to 8,410 sq ft at 25758 472nd Avenue, Mapleton Township
• Briefing on draft ordinance for data center regulations

The Minnehaha County Planning Commission approved seven conditional use permits, including a kennel (grooming only) after a public concern, and discussed a draft ordinance for data center regulations. No final decision was made on the data center ordinance; it was only a briefing with public testimony.

• Approved consent agenda items 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 26-47 for dog grooming kennel, no overnight boarding (5-0)
• Discussed draft data center regulations; no vote taken

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will vote on routine consent items including $5,569,858.13 in bills, minutes, reports, personnel actions, and abatements. They will also consider several regular business items, including authorizing a roof replacement contract, signing service agreements for the Just Home Project, and approving an annual emergency management fund transfer.

• Bills to be paid: $5,569,858.13
• Authorize G&R Controls proposal for roof top unit #2 replacement on Health and Human Services Building (Equals Group Contract #R10-1177C)
• Authorize Chair to sign Just Home Project service agreements with South Dakota Indian Health, HelpLine Center, USD Center for Rural Health Improvement, and St. Francis House
• Abatement applications recommended for denial on Parcels 34930 and 82432
• Authorize annual Emergency Management Inter-Fund Transfer

The Minnehaha County Commission approved the consent agenda, including $5,569,858.13 in bills, and authorized a $129,502 proposal for replacing a rooftop unit at the Health and Human Services Building. They also approved four Just Home Project service agreements, denied two property tax abatements, and authorized a $402,518 transfer to the Emergency Management Fund. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved consent agenda including $5,569,858.13 in bills (5-0)
• Authorized $129,502 proposal for rooftop unit replacement at HHS Building (5-0)
• Approved Just Home Project service agreements with SD Urban Indian Health, HelpLine Center, USD Center for Rural Health, and St. Francis House (5-0)
• Denied abatement on Parcel 34930 ($1,646.30) and rescinded prior approval (5-0)
• Denied abatement on Parcel 82432 ($1,155.77) and rescinded prior approval (5-0)
• Authorized $402,518 transfer from General Fund to Emergency Management Fund (5-0)
• Authorized HR Director to schedule 2026 health and dental insurance premium holidays (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will meet on August 4, 2026, to approve routine items including bills totaling $2,604,028.38, personnel actions, and contracts. Key decisions include purchasing plow truck equipment for $215,397.00 and adopting resolutions for two rezoning requests. The board will also discuss grants and policy-related items.

• Approve bills totaling $2,604,028.38
• Purchase plow truck equipment for $215,397.00
• First reading for Rezoning 26-06 (Hayes 1st Addition Section 23)
• First reading for Rezoning 26-07 (NE¼ Section 29 T102N-R47W)
• Authorize STOP-P Grant Funds Sub-Recipient Agreement with State of South Dakota

The Board of Commissioners established new legal load limits for 14 county bridges to ensure safety. The board also approved several grant agreements and a significant equipment purchase for the Highway Department.

• Adopted Resolution MC26-32 to establish legal weight load limits on 14 structures (5-0)
• Approved $215,397.00 purchase of a spreader and plow truck equipment from TBEI (5-0)
• Approved $69,662.38 STOP-P Grant Funds Sub-Recipient Agreement (5-0)
• Authorized signing of the HIDTA Program 2026 Subrecipient Agreement (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearings for Rezoning #26-06 and #26-07 for August 25, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved bills to be paid in the amount of $2,604,028.38 (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will meet to certify the results of the July 28, 2026, Primary Runoff Election. The board will also select precincts and contests for the post-election audit.

• Certification of July 28, 2026, Primary Runoff Election results
• Selection of precincts and contests for post-election audit pursuant to SDCL 12-17B-20

The Board of Commissioners met as the Primary Runoff Election Canvassing Board to certify election results. The Auditor also conducted a random selection of precincts for a post-election audit. The board entered an executive session before adjourning.

• Approved the agenda (5-0)
• Certified the July 28, 2026, Primary Runoff Election Canvas results (5-0)
• Selected precincts 01-17, 05-07, VP-09, and 04-18 for post-election audit
• Entered executive session at 9:15 a.m. (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Minnehaha County Planning Commission will consider several conditional use permits for home occupations and accessory dwellings. The body will also review two rezoning requests and one final development plan.

• Rezoning 26-07: A-1 Agricultural to C Commercial at 26037 486th Avenue
• Rezoning 26-06: A-1 Agricultural to RR Rural Residential at 48282 and 48285 Creekview Circle
• CUP 26-41: Request to exceed 3,600 sq ft of accessory building area (requesting 4,000 sq ft) at 48064 259th Street
• CUP 26-44: Class One Major Home Occupation (Horse Therapy) at 26704 481st Avenue
• CUP 26-45: Class One Major Home Occupation (Car Detailing) at 47896 Jasper Street

The commission approved eight items on its consent agenda, including several conditional use permits and one rezoning. A request to rezone property in Split Rock Township from Agricultural to Rural Residential was recommended for denial.

• Approved CUP 26-40 for Accessory Dwelling Unit in Wall Lake Township (6-0)
• Approved CUP 26-41 to exceed 3,600 sq ft accessory building area in Brandon Township (6-0)
• Approved CUP 26-43 for Accessory Dwelling Unit in Brandon Township (6-0)
• Approved CUP 26-44 for Horse Therapy home occupation in Split Rock Township (6-0)
• Approved CUP 26-45 for Car Detailing home occupation in Logan Township (6-0)
• Approved Rezoning 26-07 from A-1 Agricultural to C Commercial in Red Rock Township (6-0)
• Approved Final Development Plan 26-01 (6-0)
• Recommended denial of Rezoning 26-06 from A-1 Agricultural to RR Rural Residential in Split Rock Township (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Minnehaha County and City of Sioux Falls Board of Adjustment will meet to consider a variance request to reduce a side yard setback from 10 feet to 0 feet at 7101 East Arrowhead Parkway. The meeting will also include the approval of minutes from a prior date and a consent agenda of non-controversial items.

• Variance 26-01: Reduce side yard setback from 10 feet to 0 feet at 7101 East Arrowhead Parkway
• Approval of Minutes – September 23, 2019
• Consent Agenda Items (non-controversial items to be approved in one motion)

The Joint Minnehaha County and City of Sioux Falls Planning Commission approved the meeting minutes from May 18, 2026. The commission acknowledged the withdrawal of Rezoning 26-01 regarding properties in Benton Township.

• Approved May 18, 2026 minutes (County: 6-0, City: 5-0)
• Acknowledged withdrawal of Rezoning 26-01 for Lot 1 & Lot 2 Sundermann Addition (County: 6-0, City: 5-0)

Joint Planning Commission with City of Sioux Falls

The Joint Minnehaha County and City of Sioux Falls Planning Commission will meet to discuss one rezoning request. The body will also review the minutes from the May 18, 2026 meeting.

• Rezoning 26-01: Request to change Lot 1 & Lot 2 Sundermann Addition from A-1 Agricultural District to C Commercial District (approx. 1/2 mile west of Marion Road on SD Highway 38)

The Joint Board of Adjustment reviewed a request to reduce a side yard setback from 10 feet to 0 feet. The County commission voted to deny the request, and a subsequent motion for City approval also failed.

• Approved September 23, 2019 meeting minutes (County 5-0)
• Approved September 23, 2019 meeting minutes (City 5-0)
• Denied Variance 26-01 to reduce side yard setback from 10 feet to 0 feet (County 4-1)
• Denied Variance 26-01 to reduce side yard setback from 10 feet to 0 feet (City 0-5)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing on Solid Waste Permit 26-01 for the renewal and expansion of the Sioux Falls Regional Sanitary Landfill. Several resolutions and motions will also be considered, including authorizing the Chair to sign a civil‑action resolution, approving a special‑event beverage license for October 9, 2026, and transferring jurisdiction of County Highway 103 to Valley Springs. Additional items involve designating surplus facilities and authorizing bridge‑funding participation.

• Public Hearing to consider Solid Waste Permit 26-01 for the Sioux Falls Regional Sanitary Landfill renewal and expansion
• Motion to approve Special Event Consume & Blend Beverage License C & B 26-06 for an event on Oct 9, 2026
• Authorize Commission Chair to sign assignment of the Construction Manager at Risk Agreement from Henry Carlson Construction to J.E. Dunn Construction
• Motion to authorize the Chair to sign a resolution commencing a civil action
• Motion to adopt a resolution transferring jurisdiction of County Highway 103 to Valley Springs

The Minnehaha County Commission approved the FY 2027 provisional budget of $147,012,301 and authorized its publication for a public hearing on September 1, 2026. The board also approved several resolutions, including a solid waste permit for the Sioux Falls Regional Sanitary Landfill, a civil action against property owners for obstructing county property, and a transfer of a county highway segment to Valley Springs. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved FY 2027 provisional budget of $147,012,301 (5-0)
• Approved Solid Waste Permit 26-01 for Sioux Falls Regional Sanitary Landfill renewal and expansion (5-0)
• Authorized civil action against Corde and Briana McLaughlin for obstructing county property (5-0)
• Declared 8 mobile home distress warrants uncollectible (5-0)
• Temporarily modified polling places for July 28 runoff election (5-0)
• Declared 4-H restroom surplus and authorized demolition (5-0)
• Adopted resolution transferring County Highway 103 jurisdiction to Valley Springs (5-0)
• Adopted resolutions supporting increased state funding for roads/bridges and indigent legal services (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will meet to vote on a $2,378,000 Opt Out Resolution and updates to the employee handbook. The board will also review bills for payment and abatement applications.

• Approval of $2,378,000 Opt Out Resolution
• Payment of bills totaling $1,519,126.94
• Approval of 8 abatement applications
• Updates to the Employee Handbook
• Change orders for technology equipment at the Juvenile Justice Center

The Board approved a 25-year tax opt-out resolution to increase revenue starting with 2026 taxes. The Commission also approved employee handbook updates and authorized change orders for Juvenile Justice Center technology equipment.

• Approved the agenda (5-0)
• Approved the consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved $2,378,000 Opt Out Resolution MC26-23 (5-0)
• Approved updates to the Employee Handbook (5-0)
• Authorized Chairperson to sign Juvenile Justice Center technology change orders (5-0)
• Entered into Executive Session (5-0)

Building Committee

The Building Committee will approve the meeting minutes from April 14, 2026, and receive a briefing from Facilities Director Mark Kriens on Emergency Management Building Projects. Public comment will be taken.

• Approve meeting minutes from April 14, 2026
• Briefing on Emergency Management Building Projects by Mark Kriens, Director of Facilities and Construction

The committee approved the minutes from the April 14, 2026 meeting. Members discussed budgeted parking lot repairs and a new roof for the Emergency Management facility. The committee reached a consensus to investigate adding square footage to the proposed Highway Facility phase 2 project.

• Approved April 14, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Agreed to study feasibility of additional space for Highway Facility phase 2 project

Board of Commissioners

The Board will vote on several items, including a jurisdictional transfer of County Highway 140 to the City of Brandon, a $210,434 reduction to the Juvenile Justice Center construction contract, and a $45,000 ambulance service subsidy for Med-Star Paramedic Ambulance, Inc. They will also discuss post-election audit results and proposed updates to the employee handbook. The consent agenda includes approval of bills totaling $2,732,550.70 and routine administrative actions.

• Jurisdictional transfer of County Highway 140 to the City of Brandon
• Change Order #5 reducing the Juvenile Justice Center project contract by $210,434
• Ambulance Service Subsidy Agreement with Med-Star Paramedic Ambulance, Inc. for $45,000
• Purchase of a 2027 Mack Granite Plow Truck Chassis under Sourcewell contract for $153,736.00
• Bid award for Human Services Exam Room Renovation to Reynolds Construction Management Services, LLC

The Commission approved the meeting agenda and a consent agenda containing various administrative items. The session also included the review of bills totaling $2,732,550.70.

• Approved the agenda (4-0)
• Approved the consent agenda (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review the FY 2027 budget presentation. The session includes discussions on personnel, outside agencies, and highway funding. The board will also review budget forecasts and opt-out options.

• Personnel requests for FY 2027
• Outside agency requests
• Highway budget review
• Vehicle requests
• Budget forecast and opt-out discussion

Planning Commission

The Minnehaha County Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on June 29, 2026. Commissioners will approve the May 18, 2026 meeting minutes and consider several conditional use permits, including a request for a Class C hog concentrated animal feeding operation. Other permits under review involve commercial vehicle sales, a sanitary landfill expansion, and increased industrial warehousing. Public comment will be limited to five minutes per participant for each agenda item.

• Approve minutes from the May 18, 2026 meeting (Consent Agenda).
• Conditional Use Permit 26‑33 to allow Commercial Vehicle Sales at 46324 Kelsey Drive.
• Conditional Use Permit 26‑37 to allow a Class C Hog Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (2,400 head) at 48462 250th Street.
• Conditional Use Permit 26‑39 to expand the sanitary landfill at 26750 464th Avenue.
• Conditional Use Permit 26‑16 to increase industrial warehousing to 24,000 sq ft at 25728 Cottonwood Avenue.

The Planning Commission approved several conditional use permits including a Class C hog operation, a sanitary landfill expansion, and industrial warehousing. The commission also passed a consent agenda containing nine additional permit items.

• Approved 9 consent agenda items (4-0)
• Approved Class C Hog CAFO in Highland Township without condition six (4-0)
• Approved Sanitary Landfill expansion in Wall Lake Township (4-0)
• Approved industrial warehousing area increase in Benton Township (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners and Dell Rapids City Council will hold a joint meeting to conduct second readings and public hearings on two land-use items: a zoning text amendment affecting building permits and a rezoning of four tracts from rural residential to commercial. No other business is scheduled.

• Public Hearing and Second Reading for Zoning Text Amendment 26-08 (Article 23.00 Building Permits update)
• Public Hearing and Second Reading on Rezoning 26-05: Overvaag Tracts 10, 11, 12, 13 from RR-5 to C Commercial
• Properties located in Dell Rapids Township (T104N-R49W)

The Commission approved an amendment to update building permit regulations for Minnehaha County and the City of Dell Rapids. Additionally, the board approved a request to rezone specific tracts of land from Rural Residential to Commercial.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance MC28-26-26 to amend Article 23.00 Building Permits (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance MC28-27-26 to rezone Overvaag Tracts 10, 11, 12, and 13 from RR-5 to C (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners will hear a presentation on the FY 2027 budget, covering the overall budget overview, county finances, personnel costs, and recommended allocations for the General Fund, Building Fund, and Debt Service Fund. They will also discuss preliminary means of finance and requests for vehicles and outside agencies. The meeting includes a period for public comment before adjournment.

• Budget Overview
• County Finances
• Personnel costs
• Recommended Budget allocations for General, Building, and Debt Service Funds
• Vehicle and Outside Agency Requests

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will review expenditures and contract awards. The body is deciding on a microsurfacing project agreement and a special event license for the Greenawalt Family Foundation.

• Bills to be paid totaling $4,122,684.29
• Bid results and award recommendation for Project MC26-09 Microsurfacing to Asphalt Surface Technologies Corporation (ASTECH)
• Public hearing for a Greenawalt Family Foundation special event license for June 27 and 28, 2026
• Contract amendment with Summit Foods for JDC Food Service
• Letter of support for Ellis & Eastern Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement (CRISI) Grant

The Commission approved the meeting agenda and a consent agenda containing various administrative items. The consent agenda included the approval of minutes from June 9, 2026, and a special commission meeting from June 8, 2026.

• Approved the agenda (5-0)
• Approved the consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved June 9, 2026 minutes
• Approved June 8, 2026 special meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will consider routine consent agenda items including $3.3 million in bills and a building permit report. Regular business includes a public hearing for a special event liquor license for Tailgators, a briefing on a comprehensive strategic plan to address homelessness, and authorizations for several highway structure replacement contracts. The meeting also includes presentations from the Sioux Empire Fair Association and Minnehaha Conservation District, and appointment to the Housing and Redevelopment Commission.

• Public hearing for special event on-sale liquor license for DH Ventures d/b/a Tailgators
• Briefing on development of a comprehensive strategic plan to address homelessness
• Authorize agreements for highway structure replacements (MC22-03, MC26-08, MC24-09) with Civil Design Inc.
• Authorize Sheriff's Office agreement with SD Department of Corrections to house parole violators
• Resolution appointing a member to the Minnehaha County Housing and Redevelopment Commission

The Commission approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. The session included a review of bills to be paid totaling $3,287,368.74 and various personnel actions.

• Approved the agenda (5-0)
• Approved the consent agenda (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to certify the results of the June 2, 2026, Primary Election canvass. The body will also select precincts and contests for the post-election audit.

• Certification of June 2, 2026, Primary Election Canvass results
• Selection of precincts and contests for post-election audit

The Minnehaha County Commission, acting as the Primary Election Canvassing Board, certified the results of the June 2, 2026, primary election. Auditor Leah Anderson presented the returns and conducted the selection of precincts and contests for the required post-election audit.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Certified the June 2, 2026, Primary Election results (5-0)
• Selected precincts VP-01, 05-22, VP-03, 05-02, and 03-15 for post-election audit
• Selected United States Representative, School Board Member Sioux Falls School District 49-5, and Register of Deeds as audit contests

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider an appeal of the Minnehaha County Planning Commission's denial of a conditional use permit for a telecommunications tower in Red Rock Township. They will also conduct public hearings on zoning text amendments for building permits and a rezoning to commercial in Dell Rapids Township. Routine business includes approving bills totaling $1,877,917.77 and personnel actions.

• Public hearing on appeal of denied Conditional Use Permit 26-12 for a telecommunications tower in Red Rock Township (SW¼ Section 32 T102N-R47W)
• Second reading and public hearing for Zoning Text Amendment 26-07 updating Article 23.00 Building Permits county-wide
• First reading for Zoning Text Amendment 26-08 to amend the joint zoning ordinance with Dell Rapids
• First reading for Rezoning 26-05 to rezone Overvaag Tracts 10-13 from RR-5 to C Commercial in Dell Rapids Township
• Bills to be paid totaling $1,877,917.77

The commission approved the consent agenda, including $1,877,917.77 in bills to be paid. It also approved Ordinance MC16-189-26, amending Article 23.00 (Building Permits) of the 1990 Revised Zoning Ordinance, by a 5‑aye vote. A motion to approve a Conditional Use Permit for a telecommunications tower failed due to lack of a second.

• Approved consent agenda (5 ayes)
• Approved Ordinance MC16-189-26 amending building permits (5 ayes)
• Motion to approve Conditional Use Permit with six conditions died for lack of a second

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners and Sioux Falls City Council will hold public hearings and second readings on two items: a zoning text amendment to update general provisions and an ordinance to adopt the 2050 Shape Sioux Falls long-range plan. The meeting also includes a motion to approve the agenda and an opportunity for public comment.

• Public hearing and second reading of Zoning Text Amendment 26-09 to update Article 23.00 General Provisions of the joint zoning ordinance
• Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance Amendment #26-10 to adopt the 2050 Shape Sioux Falls Plan

The Minnehaha County Commission approved its agenda. It then approved Ordinance MC30-58-26, amending Article 23.00 General Provisions, by a 5‑aye vote with the City concurring. The commission also approved Ordinance MC30-57-26, revising the title and purpose text of the 2002 Revised Zoning Ordinance, by a 5‑aye vote with the City concurring. Finally, the meeting was adjourned at 5:35 p.m. by a 5‑aye vote with the City concurring.

• Approved agenda (5 ayes, City concurred)
• Approved Ordinance MC30-58-26 (Zoning Text Amendment 26-09) (5 ayes, City concurred)
• Approved Ordinance MC30-57-26 (Ordinance amendment 26-10) (5 ayes, City concurred)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:35 p.m. (5 ayes, City concurred)

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will consider a variety of administrative approvals, including $5,476,964.69 in bills. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a dog boarding kennel and several highway department authorizations.

• Public hearing on appeal of Conditional Use Permit 26-19 for a dog boarding kennel in Hartford Township
• Payment of bills totaling $5,476,964.69
• Purchase of a Henderson Class V Truck Body and Installation for $29,620.32
• Authorization to bid a 2026 microsurfacing project
• Agreement with Valley Springs for the jurisdictional transfer of County Highway 103

The Minnehaha County Commission voted 5-0 to approve the meeting agenda. They also voted 5-0 to approve the consent agenda, which included the May 5, 2026 minutes and payment of $5,476,964.69 in bills along with numerous vendor expenditures.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved May 5 minutes (as part of consent agenda)
• Approved payment of $5,476,964.69 in bills (as part of consent agenda)

Planning Commission

The Minnehaha County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to act on four conditional use permits under the consent agenda, which are expected to be approved in one motion unless items are pulled for public hearing. Items include an accessory dwelling unit, a home occupation amendment, an indoor golf simulator lounge, and a building eligibility transfer. The regular agenda covers old and new business.

• CUP 26-23: Accessory dwelling unit at 24550 466th Avenue (Burk Township).
• CUP 26-24: Amendment to CUP 15-48 for a Class Two Major Home Occupation at 25224 475th Avenue (Sverdrup Township).
• CUP 26-26: Indoor golf simulator lounge at 26070 Brower Circle (Hartford Township).
• CUP 26-27: Transfer of building eligibility between parcels at 26421 458th Avenue (Wellington Township).

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included Conditional Use Permits 26‑23, 26‑24, and 26‑27. The commission also unanimously acknowledged the withdrawal of Conditional Use Permit 26‑26. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved consent agenda items 1, 2, 3, and 5 (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 26‑23 for an accessory dwelling unit (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 26‑24 to amend a Class Two home occupation (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 26‑27 to transfer building eligibility (unanimous 4‑0)
• Acknowledged withdrawal of Conditional Use Permit 26‑26 (unanimous 4‑0)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously (4‑0)

Joint Planning Commission with City of Dell Rapids

The Minnehaha County and City of Dell Rapids Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes, consider a conditional use permit for temporary firework sales, and discuss a rezoning request for a Dells Avera Health Center property.

• Approval of March and April 2026 meeting minutes
• Conditional Use Permit 26-13 for temporary firework sales at 24690 475th Avenue
• Rezoning 26-05 of Overvaag Tracts 10-13 to C Commercial District at 473rd Avenue and SD Highway 115
• Zoning Text Amendment 26-08 to update Article 23.00 Building Permits
• Old and New Business

The County and City planning commissions each voted 4‑0 to recommend approval of Rezoning 26‑05, changing the site from Rural Residential to Commercial. Both bodies also unanimously approved the consent agenda items and a zoning text amendment updating building permit provisions. The meeting was adjourned after all items were completed.

• County approved consent agenda items 1‑3 (unanimous 4‑0)
• City approved consent agenda items 1‑3 (unanimous 4‑0)
• County recommended approval of Rezoning 26‑05 (unanimous 4‑0)
• City recommended approval of Rezoning 26‑05 (unanimous 4‑0)
• County recommended approval of Zoning Text Amendment 26‑08 (unanimous 4‑0)
• City recommended approval of Zoning Text Amendment 26‑08 (unanimous 4‑0)
• County adjourned meeting (unanimous)
• City adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Joint Planning Commission with City of Sioux Falls

The Joint Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a rezoning request to change a property from A-1 Agricultural to C Commercial, a conditional use permit for temporary fireworks sales, and another permit to exceed accessory building size. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and a conditional use permit for a larger accessory building.

• Conditional Use Permit 26-22 to allow 2,700 sq ft accessory building (exceeding 1,600 sq ft limit) at 26464 N Holland Avenue
• Conditional Use Permit 26-25 for temporary fireworks sales at 46893 265th Street
• Rezoning 26-01 from A-1 Agricultural to C Commercial for Lots 1 & 2 Sundermann Addition, approximately ½ mile west of Marion Road on SD Highway 38

The joint commission approved its consent agenda items unanimously. The County denied Conditional Use Permit 26‑25 for temporary firework sales, and the City failed to approve it. Both County and City voted to defer Rezoning 26‑01 to the July 27, 2026 meeting. The meeting was adjourned after unanimous votes.

• Approved consent agenda items 1 and 2 (County, 4‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items 1 and 2 (City, 4‑0)
• Denied Conditional Use Permit 26‑25 (County, 4‑0)
• Failed to approve Conditional Use Permit 26‑25 (City, 0‑4)
• Deferred Rezoning 26‑01 to July 27, 2026 (County, 4‑0)
• Deferred Rezoning 26‑01 to July 27, 2026 (City, 4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (County, 4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (City, 4‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings for special event beverage licenses and consider two zoning text amendments. The meeting includes annual presentations from the Coroner, State's Attorney's Office, and Information Technology director.

• Payment of bills totaling $873,420.16
• Zoning Text Amendment 26-07 to update Article 23.00 Building Permits
• Zoning Text Amendment 26-09 to update Article 23.00 General Provisions
• Public hearing for Siouxland Renaissance Association beverage license for June 6-7, 2026
• Public hearing for Post 307 beverage license for May 29, 2026

The commission voted 5‑ayes to approve the 2026‑2027 retail malt beverage and South Dakota farm wine license renewal applications for a list of venues including Northern Links Golf Course, I‑90 Speedway, and many others. They also approved special event beverage licenses for the Siouxland Renaissance Association at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds (June 6‑7) and for Post 307 at the Renner Ball field (May 29). The agenda and consent agenda were each approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda (5 ayes)
• Approved consent agenda (5 ayes)
• Approved Special Event Malt Beverage and On‑Sale Wine License for Siouxland Renaissance Association at W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds (5 ayes)
• Approved Special Event Malt Beverage License for Post 307 at Renner Ball field (5 ayes)
• Approved 2026‑2027 Retail (On‑Off Sale) Malt Beverage and South Dakota Farm Wine License Renewal Applications for multiple venues (5 ayes)

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners and Dell Rapids City Council hold a joint meeting for public hearings and second readings on three zoning text amendments to the joint zoning ordinance. The amendments address fee schedule updates, accessory dwelling unit regulations, and building eligibility transfer rules. After public comment, the boards may vote to adopt the changes.

• Public hearing and second reading on Zoning Text Amendment 26-01 to update Article 24.00 Fees
• Public hearing and second reading on Zoning Text Amendment 26-02 to add Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations
• Public hearing and second reading on Zoning Text Amendment 26-03 to change Transfer of Building Eligibility regulations

The commission first approved the meeting agenda by a 4‑aye vote. It then approved three separate zoning text amendments—updating fee provisions, adding accessory dwelling unit regulations, and changing transfer of building eligibility rules—each by a unanimous 4‑aye roll‑call vote. The meeting was adjourned at 9:41 a.m. with a 4‑aye vote.

• Approved agenda (4 ayes)
• Approved Ordinance MC28-23-26 amending fee provisions (4 ayes)
• Approved Ordinance MC28-24-26 adding ADU regulations (4 ayes)
• Approved Ordinance MC28-25-26 changing building eligibility rules (4 ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (4 ayes)

Board of Commissioners

The joint meeting of the Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners and Sioux Falls City Council will hold public hearings on two zoning text amendments: one updating sign regulations and another updating fee schedules. The board will also consider a motion to approve a resolution supporting the reclassification of Sioux Falls 911 telecommunicators as Class B Public Safety members of the South Dakota Retirement System. Opportunity for public comment is provided.

• Public Hearing and Second Reading on Zoning Text Amendment 26-05 to update Sign Regulations in Articles 14.00, 15.00, 17.00, 17A.00 & 24.00
• Public Hearing and Second Reading on Zoning Text Amendment 26-04 to update Article 22.00 Fees
• Consider a Motion to Approve a Resolution Supporting the Reclassification of Sioux Falls 911 Telecommunicators as Class B Public Safety Members of the South Dakota Retirement System

The Minnehaha County Commission unanimously approved an amendment to the joint zoning ordinance to update sign regulations (Ordinance MC30-56-26). It also approved a fee amendment that struck a proposed appeal fee and updated Article 22.00 (Ordinance MC30-55-26). Finally, the board adopted a resolution urging the state retirement system to classify Sioux Falls 911 telecommunicators as Class B public‑safety members.

• Approved Ordinance MC30-56-26 (sign regulations update) – 4 ayes, City concurred
• Struck §22.06(C)(2) appeal fee from proposed Ordinance MC30-55-26 – 4 ayes, City concurred
• Approved Ordinance MC30-55-26 (fee updates) – 4 ayes, City concurred
• Approved Resolution MC26-16 supporting Class B classification for Sioux Falls 911 telecommunicators – 4 ayes, City concurred