Minnehaha County public meetings in 2022

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several budget supplement requests and inter-fund transfers. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding supplements to the 2022 annual budget and the establishment of 2023 salaries for elected department heads.

• Public hearing for 2022 Annual Budget supplement requests
• Payment of bills totaling $1,447,815.13
• Bid award for Highway 149 Culverts and Grading to Midwest Contracting Inc.
• Resolution to establish 2023 annual salaries for elected department heads
• 2023 Vehicle Lease Agreement with Vern Eide Motorcars Inc.

The Board awarded a highway culvert and grading contract to Midwest Contracting, Inc. and established new annual salary scales for county elected department heads. The Commission also approved several budget supplements and authorized a $10 million transfer from the General Fund to the Building Fund.

• Awarded Project 17-10 Highway 149 Culverts and Grading bid to Midwest Contracting, Inc. for $3,137,605.75 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution MC 22-43 establishing annual salaries for elected department heads (5-0)
• Authorized $10 million transfer from General Fund to Building Fund (5-0)
• Approved Resolution MC 22-44 for Supplemental Budget (5-0)
• Authorized Joint Cooperative Amended Agreement with City of Sioux Falls for Health and Human Services Building expansion (5-0)
• Approved $60,893.33 annual contract amendment with Pictometry International Corp. (5-0)
• Authorized 2023 Animal Control Services Contract with Sioux Falls Area Humane Society (5-0)
• Approved $2,900 monthly contract with Renee Kruse for mental health legal representation (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a lease agreement for the Girl Scouts to use part of Wall Lake Park. The board is also reviewing several infrastructure projects, grant applications, and department head salaries for 2023.

• Payment of bills totaling $4,810,784.06
• Public hearing for Girl Scouts lease agreement at Wall Lake Park
• Authorization for Motorola Solutions, Inc. communications equipment purchase
• Resolutions to apply for Bridge Improvement Grant Funding at 80/20, 60/40, and 50/50 matches
• Resolution to dissolve Minnehaha County TIF No. 2

The Board approved a $3,017,324 purchase for Sheriff's Office communications equipment and authorized multiple bridge improvement grant applications. Other actions included dissolving a tax increment district and approving a lease for Girl Scouts at Wall Lake Park.

• Approved $3,017,324 purchase letter for Motorola communications equipment (5-0)
• Approved lease with Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons for Wall Lake Park at $4,000 annually (5-0)
• Authorized applications for Bridge Improvement Grants for 8 different structures (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Guardian RFID for jail wellbeing check system (5-0)
• Dissolved Tax Increment District SDN County TIF No 2 (5-0)
• Approved $100,000 annual agreement with Avera for medical screenings on mental illness holds (5-0)
• Authorized application for FY2023 Homeland Security Grant (5-0)
• Approved temporary construction easement for Ellis & Eastern Railroad bridge project (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to receive a report. The session focuses on a market and economic analysis of the W.H. Lyons Fairgrounds.

• W.H. Lyons Fairgrounds Task Force Market and Economic Analysis Report presented by Charles D. Smith and Joel Feldman

The Board of Commissioners received a presentation on the W.H. Lyons Taskforce Market and Economic Analysis Report. The report included proposed recommendations for new event and exhibit spaces. No formal votes or decisions were made regarding the proposals.

Building Committee

The Minnehaha County Building Committee will meet to receive briefings on property insurance and highway cold storage. The committee will also discuss the restoration and repair of the Courthouse Fabric of Law sculpture.

• Property Insurance Brief
• Highway Cold Storage Brief
• Courthouse Fabric of Law Sculpture Restoration/Repair

The committee approved a property insurance renewal featuring a 13.6% rate increase and specific wind/hail deductible terms. Members reached a consensus to proceed with phase two of the highway cold storage project. The decision on repairing the "The Fabric of Law" sculpture was deferred.

• Approved property insurance renewal with second option for hail/wind deductible (5-3)
• Consensus to move forward with proposed phase two project for Highway department cold storage
• Deferred restoration/repair of "The Fabric of Law" sculpture to a future meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review routine bills and personnel actions. The meeting includes a public hearing on a liquor license and decisions regarding infrastructure contracts and museum board appointments.

• Bills to be paid totaling $6,276,593.63
• Public hearing for a Retail (On-Off) Sale Wine and Cider License for Friendly's Fuel Stop (Baltic)
• Contract with Prahm Construction Inc. for Project MC21-09 Structure 50-279-140 Rehabilitation
• Amendment with JLG Architects for Administration Remodeling in the amount of $4,600
• Notice of Budget Hearing on December 27, 2022 for 2022 Budget supplement requests

The Board approved a contract for bridge deck replacement and awarded infrastructure funding to three townships. The Commission also renewed a medical cannabis dispensary license and approved several museum board appointments and leases.

• Awarded $1,886,358.20 bridge rehabilitation contract to Prahm Construction, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved Rural Access Infrastructure funding for Hartford, Mapleton, and Valley Springs Townships (5-0)
• Approved medical cannabis dispensary license renewal for Genesis Farm, LLC (5-0)
• Approved Retail (On-Off) Sale Wine and Cider License for Friendly's Fuel Stop (Baltic) (5-0)
• Approved $6,276,593.63 in bills for payment (5-0)
• Appointed Jerry Beckler, Roger Buechler, and John Nordlie to the Siouxland Heritage Museum Board (5-0)
• Authorized $4,600 amendment with JLG Architects for administration building remodeling (5-0)
• Approved no-charge lease agreements with Minnehaha County Historical Society and Sioux Valley Genealogical Society (5-0)

Joint Planning Commission with City of Sioux Falls

The Minnehaha County and City of Sioux Falls Joint Planning Commission will meet to review planning items. The agenda includes a request for a conditional use permit for a kennel in Benton Township.

• Conditional Use Permit #22-81 for a kennel at 46846 Highway 38

The Minnehaha County Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a dog breeding kennel. The City of Sioux Falls Planning Commission denied the same permit. The split decision follows a proposal to operate the kennel within a new accessory building on a 10.54-acre property.

• County approved Conditional Use Permit #22-81 for a kennel (5-0)
• City denied Conditional Use Permit #22-81 for a kennel (0-5)
• Approved September 26, 2022 meeting minutes by County (5-0)
• Approved September 26, 2022 meeting minutes by City (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to consider several conditional use permits for business expansions and land use. The body will also discuss a zoning text amendment regarding vacation home rentals.

• CUP #22-80: Increase accessory building square footage from 3,200 to 10,200 at 24406 482nd Avenue
• CUP #22-83: Transfer two building eligibilities in Edison Township
• CUP #22-82: Establish a Bed & Breakfast at 46224 West Shore Place
• CUP #22-84: Expand a mobile home park at 47137 250th Street
• Discussion of Zoning Text Amendment for Vacation Home Rentals

The Commission approved a request to add approximately 115 sites to the Coachman’s Manor mobile home park. Three other conditional use permits were approved for a bed and breakfast, a farm equipment repair expansion, and the transfer of building eligibilities. A proposed ordinance regarding vacation home rentals was discussed and deferred to January.

• Approved CUP #22-84 to expand mobile home park with 2,550 sq ft storm shelter requirement (5-0)
• Approved CUP #22-82 for a Bed & Breakfast limited to 12 guests at one time (5-0)
• Approved CUP #22-80 to increase farm equipment repair building size to 10,200 sq ft (5-0)
• Approved CUP #22-83 to transfer two building eligibilities in Edison Township (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from October 24, 2022 (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will receive a briefing on the Facility Task Force review of the Juvenile Justice Center project. The meeting includes decisions on employee benefits, law enforcement retention bonuses, and county bills.

• Payment of bills totaling $2,284,960.48
• Extension of retention bonuses for select law enforcement positions through 12/31/23
• Extension of COVID sick leave through 12/22/23 or until CDC guidelines change
• Approval of eight hours of holiday pay for December 23, 2022
• SDDOT Utility and Right-of-Way Certificates for Project MC22-13 Structure 50-330-026 Rehab

The Board of Commissioners approved law enforcement service agreements for eight local communities with an increased hourly rate of $39.95. The board also extended retention bonuses for law enforcement staff and approved a health and dental premium holiday.

• Approved 2023 Police Service Agreements for Baltic, Colton, Crooks, Dell Rapids, Garretson, Hartford, Humboldt, and Valley Springs (4-0)
• Approved extension of retention bonuses for select law enforcement positions through 12/31/23 (4-0)
• Approved health and dental premium holiday for December 15, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved extension of COVID Sick Leave through 12/22/23 or until CDC guidelines are lowered (4-0)
• Declared December 23, 2022, as a holiday (4-0)
• Authorized Chair to sign SDDOT Utility and Right-of-Way Certificates for Project MC22-13 Structure 50-330-026 Rehab (4-0)
• Approved bills to be paid totaling $2,284,960.48 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including November 14 and 15 meeting minutes (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review routine bills, personnel actions, and property tax abatement applications. The body is also considering software agreements for the Director of Equalization and the State's Attorney's Office.

• Bills to be paid in the amount of $6,065,423.85
• Property tax abatement applications for 11 parcels
• Resolution to extend Minnehaha County Ambulance Licenses through December 2023
• Professional Service Agreement with Schneider Geospatial, LLC for Beacon Software
• Agreement with Thomson Reuters for Westlaw Software

The Board approved a resolution to extend ground ambulance licenses through December 2023 to allow the Ambulance Governance Board time to redraw service districts. The Commission also authorized several software agreements and a modification for the Just Home Project.

• Approved Resolution MC 22-37 to extend ambulance licenses through December 2023 (5-0)
• Authorized modification agreement with The Urban Institute for the Just Home Project (5-0)
• Approved $39,708 professional service agreement with Schneider Geospatial, LLC for Beacon Software (5-0)
• Authorized agreement with Thomson Reuters for Westlaw Software (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $6,065,423.85 in bills (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider a motion to certify the results of the November 8, 2022 General Election.

• Certification of November 8, 2022 General Election results

The Board of Commissioners convened as the General Election Canvassing Board to review election results. The board voted to certify the results of the November 8, 2022, General Election Canvas.

• Approved the agenda (5-0)
• Certified the results of the November 8, 2022, General Election Canvas (4-0, 1 abstaining)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding liquor license renewals for Monarch Lounge and Safari Bar & Grill. The body is also considering a solid waste permit for a municipal landfill and bid awards for renovation projects.

• Public hearings for liquor license renewals for Monarch Lounge and Safari Bar & Grill
• Payment of bills totaling $481,336.74
• Solid Waste Permit #22-02 for a municipal solid waste landfill
• Bid results and award recommendation for Public Defender and Human Services Renovation Projects with Henry Carlson
• Authorization for Highway Department to purchase rotary mowing equipment

The Board approved a renovation contract for the Public Defender and Human Services project and renewed a municipal solid waste landfill permit for the City of Sioux Falls. The Commission also authorized the purchase of mowing equipment and approved several liquor license renewals.

• Awarded $643,200 renovation bid for Public Defender and Human Services to Henry Carlson Company, LLC (5-0)
• Approved Solid Waste Permit #22-02 for municipal solid waste landfill operation (5-0)
• Authorized $49,183.01 purchase of rotary mowing equipment (5-0)
• Approved Joint Powers Agreement for juvenile detention services with 16 partner counties (5-0)
• Approved liquor license renewal for Monarch Lounge (4-1)
• Approved liquor license renewal for Safari Bar & Grill (5-0)
• Approved 18 liquor and wine renewal license applications for 2023 (5-0)
• Approved bills to be paid totaling $481,336.74 (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review 2023 health and dental insurance premiums and a change to the employee recognition policy. The meeting includes a deferred hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a bed and breakfast and manufactured dwelling.

• Payment of bills totaling $3,282,103.92
• Purchase of one 2023 Ford F550 Truck for Emergency Management for $51,300.00
• Deferred hearing on Conditional Use Permit #22-72 for a bed and breakfast and manufactured dwelling
• Agreement with Summit Food Services for the JDC School Lunch Program
• Approval of 2023 Health and Dental Insurance Premiums

The Board approved a conditional use permit for a bed and breakfast at Wall Lake with a modified guest limit. They also authorized a food service agreement for the Juvenile Detention Center and approved 2023 health and dental insurance premiums.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit #22-72 for a bed and breakfast and manufactured dwelling at Wall Lake, limiting guests to six (3-1)
• Authorized agreement with Summit Food Services for JDC School Lunch Program (5-0)
• Approved 2023 health and dental insurance premiums (5-0)
• Approved increasing retirement recognition spending from $200 to $250 per employee (5-0)
• Authorized Emergency Management to purchase one 2023 Ford F550 Truck for $51,300.00
• Approved payment of bills totaling $3,282,103.92 (5-0)
• Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to consider several conditional use permits, including requests for building eligibility transfers and accessory building expansions. The body will also discuss a request for a major home occupation for custom pallets and crates.

• CUP #22-73: Transfer two building eligibilities in Edison Township
• CUP #22-74: Request for 2,010 square feet of accessory building space at 25564 475th Avenue
• CUP #22-75: Motor Vehicle Repair Shop at 46334 Jeffrey Street
• CUP #22-76: Transfer one building eligibility in Wall Lake Township
• CUP #22-59: Major Home Occupation (Custom Pallets & Crates) at 26680 Apple Lane

The Minnehaha County Planning Commission approved five conditional use permits for accessory buildings, building eligibility transfers, a manufactured home, and a home occupation. One permit for a motor vehicle repair shop was deferred to January 2023. All votes were unanimous except the deferral (4-1).

• Approved CUP #22-74 for 2,010 sq ft accessory building at 25564 475th Avenue (5-0)
• Approved CUP #22-76 to transfer building eligibility in Wall Lake Township (5-0)
• Approved CUP #22-77 for manufactured home at 46031 253rd Street (5-0)
• Approved CUP #22-78 to transfer building eligibility in Wellington Township (5-0)
• Approved CUP #22-73 to transfer two building eligibilities near Garretson (5-0)
• Deferred CUP #22-75 for motor vehicle repair shop at 46334 Jeffrey Street to January 23, 2023 (4-1)
• Approved CUP #22-59 for custom pallet home occupation at 26680 Apple Lane with conditions (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review appeals regarding two conditional use permits for bed and breakfast establishments. The meeting includes public hearings to declare two properties in Wall Lake and Burk Townships as public nuisances.

• Payment of bills totaling $5,360,498.37
• Public hearings for public nuisance declarations in Wall Lake Township and Burk Township
• Appeals of Planning Commission decisions on Conditional Use Permits #22-71 and #22-72
• Bid award recommendation for snow plow cutting edges from Equipment Blades Inc.
• Briefing on Juvenile Detention Center Conceptual Validation

The board voted 3-2 to uphold the Planning Commission's denial of a conditional use permit for a bed & breakfast on Wall Lake. A second appeal for a nearby B&B was deferred to October 25. The board also approved $5.36M in bills, declared two properties public nuisances, and authorized applying for $100K in federal aid.

• Upheld denial of Conditional Use Permit #22-71 for bed & breakfast on Wall Lake (3-2)
• Deferred appeal of Conditional Use Permit #22-72 for bed & breakfast and manufactured home to Oct 25 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $5,360,498.37 in bills (5-0)
• Declared property on West Shore Place a public nuisance, gave 30 days to clean up (4-0)
• Declared property in Burk Township a public nuisance, gave 30 days to clean up (4-0)
• Awarded snow plow cutting edges bid to Equipment Blades, Inc. ($63,387.52) (4-0)
• Authorized Auditor's Office to apply for Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund ($100,000 total) (4-0)
• Compromised two county aid liens with partial payments of $761.30 and $738.60 (4-0)

Building Committee

The Minnehaha County Building Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and discuss the status of the Juvenile Detention Center Project.

• Update on Juvenile Detention Center Project

The Building Committee received an update on the Juvenile Detention Center Project, including cost estimates, timelines, and design options. The committee reached consensus to move forward with the project and continue discussions with partner agencies. No formal vote was taken on the project itself; the only votes were to approve prior meeting minutes and to adjourn.

• Approved meeting minutes from September 20, 2022 (8 ayes)
• Consensus to advance Juvenile Detention Center project and continue partner agency discussions
• Adjourned meeting (8 ayes)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the 2023-2027 County Highway and Bridge Improvement Plan and a South Dakota Opioid Settlement Memorandum of Agreement. The body is also deciding on software for the Highway Superintendent and a gift agreement for safe home cameras.

• Bills to be paid totaling $1,586,393.68
• 2023-2027 County Highway and Bridge Improvement Plan
• South Dakota Opioid Settlement Memorandum of Agreement
• Rural Access Infrastructure Funding (RAIF) Award Criteria resolution
• Retail On-Sale Liquor License hearing notices for Monarch Lounge and Safari Bar & Grill, LLC

The board approved the 2023-2027 County Highway and Bridge Improvement Plan and authorized the chair to sign it. They also adopted a resolution establishing criteria for awarding Rural Access Infrastructure Funding (RAIF) grants to townships. Additionally, the board approved a conditional gift agreement with Sioux Falls for Safe Home security camera upgrades, and authorized signing an opioid settlement agreement that will bring Minnehaha County about $63,075 in the first year of an 18-year payout.

• Approved 2023-2027 County Highway and Bridge Improvement Plan (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution MC 22-34 establishing RAIF award criteria (4-0)
• Approved conditional gift agreement with City of Sioux Falls for Safe Home security cameras ($26,108) (4-0)
• Authorized signing South Dakota Opioid Settlement Memorandum of Agreement (4-0)
• Authorized signing agreement with Tyler Technologies for new software, installation and training (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills paid totaling $1,586,393.68 and routine personnel actions (4-0)

General

The Board of Commissioners participated in an informal monthly meeting with local public officials to share information and ideas. The session included reports from the offices of Senator John Thune and Senator Mike Rounds.

• Congressional Report from Senator John Thune's Office
• Congressional Report from Senator Mike Rounds' Office

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to adopt the FY2023 budget and review the FY2021 audit. The agenda includes a public hearing on a zoning amendment for High Prairie Ranch and several policy updates.

• Adoption of FY2023 Budget
• Bills to be paid totaling $1,875,850.32
• Public hearing to amend High Prairie Ranch Planned Development District Lot 20 from subarea D to subarea A
• Law Enforcement Officers Services Agreement with Sioux Falls Regional Airport Authority
• Updates to Employee Handbook effective 10/1/2022

The Board of Commissioners approved the final FY2023 budget totaling $114,728,726, with a 5-0 vote. They also approved a major zoning amendment for High Prairie Ranch Planned Development (3-2), allowing up to five additional residential lots near Renner and Crooks. Other actions included approving a law enforcement services agreement with the Sioux Falls Regional Airport Authority, updating the employee handbook, and adopting new rules of procedure.

• Approved FY2023 budget of $114,728,726 (5-0)
• Approved High Prairie Ranch Planned Development zoning amendment (3-2)
• Approved Law Enforcement Officers Services Agreement with Sioux Falls Regional Airport Authority (5-0)
• Approved updates to Minnehaha County Grant Policy (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 22-33 rescinding tax payment plan for Parcel 62441 (5-0)
• Approved updates to Employee Handbook effective 10/1/2022 (5-0)
• Adopted Board of Commissioners Rules of Procedure as amended (4-1)
• Approved amendments to Deputies Association and Highway Union agreements (5-0 each)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to consider several conditional use permits. These requests include transferring building eligibilities, exceeding accessory building size limits, and establishing bed and breakfasts.

• CUP #22-63: Transfer two building eligibilities to 48213 Logan Street
• CUP #22-64: Transfer four building eligibilities south of Brandon
• CUP #22-66: Request for 4,211 sq ft of accessory building space at 48467 254th Street
• CUP #22-68: Request for 4,504 sq ft of accessory building space at 46597 251st Street
• CUP #22-71 and #22-72: Bed & Breakfast establishments at 26559 and 26557 East Shore Place

The commission denied Conditional Use Permit #22-71 for a bed-and-breakfast (short-term rental) at 26559 East Shore Place on Wall Lake, voting 4-3 against the proposal. It approved a related permit #22-72 to replace a cabin with a manufactured home and operate a bed-and-breakfast at 26557 East Shore Place, with conditions. Seven other conditional use permits were approved unanimously on the consent agenda.

• Denied CUP #22-71 for a bed-and-breakfast at 26559 East Shore Place (Wall Lake) on a 4-3 vote.
• Approved CUP #22-72 to replace a cabin with a manufactured home and operate a bed-and-breakfast at 26557 East Shore Place, with conditions (5-1 vote).
• Approved CUP #22-63 to transfer two building eligibilities near Sherman, with conditions (unanimous).
• Approved CUP #22-64 to transfer four building eligibilities south of Brandon, with conditions (unanimous).
• Approved CUP #22-66 to exceed accessory building space to 4,211 sq ft near Garretson, with conditions (unanimous).
• Approved CUP #22-68 to exceed accessory building space to 4,504 sq ft in Grand Meadow Township, with conditions (unanimous).
• Approved CUP #22-69 to allow a manufactured home northwest of Crooks, with conditions (unanimous).
• Approved CUP #22-70 to expand the Blue Barn event facility in Wall Lake Township, with conditions (unanimous).

Joint Planning Commission with City of Dell Rapids

The Joint Minnehaha County and City of Dell Rapids Planning Commission will meet to review a conditional use permit. The body will also approve minutes from the June 27, 2022 meeting.

• Conditional Use Permit #22-65 for automotive sales at 24605 Klein Avenue

The joint planning commission approved Conditional Use Permit #22-65 to allow automotive sales at an existing auto body shop at 24605 Klein Avenue, near the Dell Rapids exit on I-29. The permit was approved with conditions including a 15-foot parking setback from the front property line, which can be marked with painted lines instead of a physical barrier. The city commission voted 4-0 and the county commission voted 6-0 in favor.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit #22-65 for automotive sales at 24605 Klein Avenue (city 4-0, county 6-0)
• Allowed painted lines instead of a physical barrier for the 15-foot front yard parking setback
• Limited outdoor storage of inoperable vehicles to a maximum of 5, stored between buildings or behind a fence
• Required all new outdoor lighting to be full cutoff and fully shielded
• Mandated a state dealership license be maintained for vehicle sales

Joint Planning Commission with City of Sioux Falls

The Joint City of Sioux Falls and Minnehaha County Planning Commission will meet to review a final development plan. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the July 25, 2022 meeting.

• Final Development Plan #22-01 for 47677 Slip Up Creek Road

The joint Minnehaha County and Sioux Falls Planning Commission approved Final Development Plan #22-01 for a chapel/event hall at 477677 Slip Up Creek Road, with conditions including a 70-foot steeple height limit and paved parking. The vote was unanimous in both the county (6-0) and city (4-0) commissions.

• Approved Final Development Plan #22-01 for a chapel/event hall at 477677 Slip Up Creek Road (county 6-0, city 4-0)
• Approved July 25, 2022 meeting minutes (county 6-0, city 4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will receive briefings on the FY2023 final budget and a proposed Tax Increment Finance (TIF) District #26. The meeting includes a hearing on the rescission of tax payment plan resolutions and the approval of routine bills and personnel actions.

• Payment of bills totaling $7,384,938.07
• Briefing on Proposed Tax Increment Finance (TIF) District #26
• FY2023 Final Budget Briefing
• Interlocal Agreement for the 2022 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program
• Request for fireworks display at Laural Ridge Barn on September 23, 2022

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda including $7,384,938.07 in bills and routine personnel actions. They also rescinded two property tax payment plans for parcels 73342 and 53008 due to owner default, allowing the county to proceed with tax deed processes. A briefing was held on a proposed TIF district to fund a 65-unit affordable housing subdivision in Split Rock Township.

• Approved consent agenda including $7,384,938.07 in bills (5-0)
• Rescinded Resolution MC 19-43 for Parcel 73342 tax payment plan due to default (5-0)
• Rescinded Resolution MC 20-11 for Parcel 53008 tax payment plan due to default (5-0)
• Authorized chair to sign interlocal agreement with Sioux Falls for 2022 Byrne JAG grant
• Authorized chair to sign MOU for security services between Sheriff's Office and Southeast Technical College
• Authorized chair to sign SDDOT utility and right-of-way certificates for Project MC21-09
• Declared multiple computers surplus and authorized donation to PCs for People (5-0)
• Approved routine personnel actions including new hires and step increases

Building Committee

The Minnehaha County Building Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss the status of the Juvenile Detention Center Project.

• Update on Juvenile Detention Center Project

The committee received a briefing on the Juvenile Detention Center project, covering current and future needs, facility limitations, and design goals. No decisions were made; the next step is a building committee meeting on October 4 to hear from Henry Carlson on design and financing.

• Approved minutes from September 6, 2022 (8-0)
• Adjourned (7-0)

Building Committee

The Minnehaha County Building Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and receive an update on construction projects. No new business or specific contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Construction Projects Update

The Minnehaha County Building Committee met on September 6, 2022, and received updates on numerous facility projects including renovations, repairs, and upgrades across county buildings. No votes were taken on any project; the meeting was purely informational and procedural. The committee approved the previous meeting minutes and adjourned.

• Approved meeting minutes from May 3, 2022 (6 ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (7 ayes)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a budget hearing for FY2023 and discuss the use of ARPA funds for radio infrastructure upgrades. The meeting includes decisions on zoning amendments, bridge grant agreements, and property transfers to the City of Sioux Falls.

• FY2023 Budget Hearing
• Bills to be paid in the amount of $1,321,970.27
• Proposed use of ARPA funds for Minnehaha County Radio Infrastructure Upgrade Project
• First reading for Major Amendment #22-02 to the 1990 Revised Zoning Ordinance for High Prairie Ranch
• Quit Claim Deed for property transfer to the City of Sioux Falls for the Law Enforcement Center

The board approved using American Rescue Plan Act funds to begin vendor procurement for a $3.75 million radio infrastructure upgrade to address portable radio coverage gaps affecting first responders. They also authorized a MacArthur Foundation Safety and Justice Challenge Sustaining Grant application, approved two bridge improvement grant amendments saving the county over $113,000, and adopted a mileage reimbursement policy increase to $0.51 per mile. The FY2023 budget hearing was presented with adjustments, and a new full-time overnight Safe Home Program Assistant position was authorized.

• Authorized $3.75M radio infrastructure upgrade using ARPA funds (4-0)
• Authorized MacArthur Foundation Safety and Justice Challenge Sustaining Grant application (4-0)
• Approved bridge grant amendment #717457, reducing county share from $80,322.50 to $23,763 (4-0)
• Approved bridge grant amendment #717456, reducing county share from $80,322.50 to $23,763 (4-0)
• Approved mileage reimbursement increase from $0.42 to $0.51 per mile (4-0)
• Authorized new full-time overnight Safe Home Program Assistant (4-0)
• Approved Solid Waste Permit #22-01 for seasonal biosolid storage (4-0)
• Declared cattle barn at Sioux Empire Fairgrounds surplus for destruction (4-0)

General

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners and Sioux Falls City Council are meeting to conduct joint budget hearings. The session focuses on funding for three specific regional entities.

• Budget hearing for Metro Communications
• Budget hearing for Siouxland Libraries
• Budget hearing for Siouxland Heritage Museum

The Minnehaha County Commission and Sioux Falls City Council met jointly and approved three 2023 budgets: Metro Communications Agency ($6.06M total, county share $697,937), Siouxland Libraries ($10.75M total, county share $1.41M), and Siouxland Heritage Museums (operations $1.51M split equally, plus separate maintenance funds). All motions passed 4-0 with city concurrence. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2023 Metro Communications Agency budget $6,059,153 (4-0, city concurred)
• Approved 2023 Siouxland Libraries budget $10,746,047 (4-0, city concurred)
• Approved 2023 Siouxland Heritage Museums operations budget $1,511,574 split equally (4-0, city concurred)
• Approved $38,560 city share for Pettigrew Home maintenance and $61,000 county share for Old Courthouse Museum maintenance
• Approved $50,900 Irene Hall Museum Resource Center maintenance split equally
• Approved Museum Special Enterprise Fund $207,250 and Museum Store Fund $21,950

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will decide on an inter-fund transfer from the ARPA Fund to the General Fund. The body is also reviewing contracts for jail bed per diems and medication assisted treatment. Additionally, the board will consider a lease agreement with Lincoln County for courtroom use.

• Bills to be paid in the amount of $2,506,942.55
• Inter-fund transfer from ARPA Fund to General Fund
• Six month jail bed perdiem contract with Moody County
• 2022 Sub-Recipient Agreement with South Dakota DSS for jail medication assisted treatment
• Purchase of two truck builds and one dump body for plow trucks via MNDOT State Contract #212554

The commission approved a $10 million inter-fund transfer from the American Rescue Plan Fund to the General Fund to reimburse salaries and benefits paid in 2022, using the standard allowance for revenue replacement under ARPA final rules. They also authorized a six-month jail bed per-diem contract with Moody County, a sub-recipient agreement with South Dakota DSS for medication-assisted treatment in the jail (grant of $87,266), and an amended lease agreement with Lincoln County for courtroom use at a 7% rate increase over six months. The consent agenda, including bills totaling $2,506,942.55 and routine personnel actions, was approved unanimously.

• Approved $10M ARPA-to-General Fund transfer (4-0)
• Authorized six-month jail bed per-diem contract with Moody County (4-0)
• Approved $87,266 sub-recipient agreement with SD DSS for medication-assisted treatment in jail (4-0)
• Amended Lincoln County courtroom lease to six months with 7% rate increase (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $2,506,942.55 in bills and routine personnel actions (4-0)
• Approved special event consume & blend beverage license C&B22-09 for September 3, 2022 (consent agenda)
• Authorized Highway Department to purchase two truck builds and one dump body through MNDOT contract (consent agenda)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to consider a conditional use permit for a beef CAFO and a major amendment to the High Prairie Ranch Planned Development. The session also includes a demonstration of the Civic Clerk online agenda system.

• Planned Development Major Amendment #22-02 for High Prairie Ranch (Lot 20, Mapleton Township)
• Conditional Use Permit #22-60 for a Class C Beef CAFO at 26326 487th Avenue
• Civic Clerk Online Agenda Demonstration

The Minnehaha County Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend denial of Major Amendment #22-02, which sought to change the subarea of a 12.9-acre parcel in the High Prairie Ranch Planned Development to allow a five-lot residential subdivision. The commission cited concerns about precedent, consistency with prior denials, and lack of conformance with the 2035 Comprehensive Plan. The item will still be heard by the county commission, as the planning commission's decision is only a recommendation.

• Denied Major Amendment #22-02 (6-0), recommending denial to county commission
• Approved agenda amendment to remove Item 3 (6-0)
• Approved minutes from July 25, 2022 (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will consider a spending plan for the 2022 Byrne/JAG Program and review the county investment policy. The board is also deciding on personnel actions, including the extension of COVID sick leave and a commission appointment.

• Bills to be paid totaling $6,128,648.75
• Public hearing for the 2022 Byrne/JAG Program Joint Spending Plan
• Agreement with Midwest Wellness Institute, PLLC for psychiatric services at JDC
• Appointment of Madeline Miller to the Housing and Redevelopment Commission
• Property tax abatement applications for parcels 37713, 83130, and 88827

The Minnehaha County Commission approved the consent agenda, including $6,128,648.75 in bills, and the 2022 Byrne/JAG Joint Spending Plan allocating $156,384 between Sioux Falls Police and the Sheriff's Office. They also extended COVID sick leave through December 23, 2022, adopted the amended investment policy, and authorized a psychiatric services agreement for the Juvenile Detention Center. A resolution declared 28 mobile home distress warrants uncollectible, and a refund was approved for a lien payment made in error.

• Approved consent agenda including $6,128,648.75 in bills (3-0)
• Approved 2022 Byrne/JAG Joint Spending Plan (3-0)
• Extended COVID sick leave through December 23, 2022 (3-0)
• Adopted amended Investment Policy (3-0)
• Authorized psychiatric services agreement with Midwest Wellness Institute (3-0)
• Approved appointment of Madeline Miller to Housing and Redevelopment Commission (3-0)
• Approved resolution declaring 28 mobile home distress warrants uncollectible (3-0)
• Approved refund of $2,235.70 for lien DPNO-10027 (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding a public nuisance declaration and two liquor licenses. The body is also deciding on a professional services agreement for a structure replacement and a temporary zoning ordinance for pipelines.

• Bills to be paid totaling $2,225,036.41
• Public hearing for public nuisance declaration: E1/4 NE1/4 Section 11-T102N-R52W, Humboldt Township
• Public hearings for liquor licenses for Wall Lake Oil Co. and A Homestead Brew
• Professional Services Agreement with Civil Design, Inc. for Project MC22-06 Structure 50-101-080 Replacement
• Proposed temporary zoning ordinance on gas and liquid transmission pipelines

The Minnehaha County Commission approved two new liquor licenses, authorized a professional services agreement for a bridge design, and deferred a temporary zoning ordinance on gas and liquid transmission pipelines until the state PUC sets a timeline. The board also approved a lien compromise and revised a property sale agreement.

• Approved Package (Off-Sale) Liquor License for Wall Lake Oil Co. (5-0)
• Approved Retail (On-Off Sale) Wine and Cider License for A Homestead Brew (5-0)
• Authorized Chair to sign professional services agreement with Civil Design, Inc. for bridge project MC22-06 (5-0)
• Deferred temporary zoning ordinance on gas and liquid transmission pipelines until SD PUC establishes timeline (4-1, Barth nay)
• Approved compromise of lien DPNO-71147, releasing lien only as to real property (5-0)
• Authorized Chair to sign amended purchase agreement for surplus property at 908 N West Ave, removing county's right to market during 60-day due diligence (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the FY23 provisional budget and related immediate hiring. The meeting includes a public hearing on a zoning amendment and a briefing on American Rescue Plan expenditures.

• Adoption of the Provisional Budget for Fiscal Year 2023
• Public hearing and second reading for Rezoning #22-06 (A-1 Agricultural to RR Rural Residential)
• Payment of bills totaling $1,669,535.09
• Sale of County Surplus Property located at 908 N. West Ave.
• Professional Services Contract with Charles D. Smith Architecture & Planning for the William H. Lyon Fair Grounds

The Minnehaha County Commission approved the FY2023 Provisional Budget of $113,843,508 and adopted Resolution MC22-26, which includes a 5% personnel matrix adjustment, a 10% health insurance premium increase, and ten new positions. The commission also denied rezoning request #22-06 for a 7.14-acre parcel in Songbird Acres, upholding the Planning Commission's recommendation. Additionally, they authorized the sale of surplus property at 908 N. West Ave for $1,000,000 and approved several contracts and budget supplements.

• Approved FY2023 Provisional Budget of $113,843,508 (5-0)
• Denied rezoning #22-06 for Songbird Acres property (5-0)
• Authorized sale of surplus property at 908 N. West Ave for $1,000,000 (5-0)
• Approved $1,669,535.09 in bills to be paid (5-0)
• Approved personnel actions including new hires and promotions (5-0)
• Authorized immediate hiring for new FY23 budget positions (5-0)
• Approved exception to variable hour pay policy (5-0)
• Authorized Human Services to use SD Cares program savings for breakroom remodel (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to consider several conditional use permits. These include requests for a municipal biosolids facility and various accessory building expansions.

• CUP #22-54: Solid Waste Facility for municipal biosolids at 47729 257th Street
• CUP #22-55: Accessory building space of 6,220 square feet at 920 N Chestnut Boulevard
• CUP #22-56: Accessory building space of 4,752 square feet at 47527 255th Street
• CUP #22-57: Transfer of five building eligibilities in Brandon Township
• CUP #22-59: Major Home Occupation for custom pallets and crates at 26680 Apple Lane

The Minnehaha County Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for the City of Sioux Falls to seasonally stockpile municipal biosolids on agricultural land, with conditions including a haul road agreement with Mapleton Township by August 19, 2022. The commission also approved two accessory building permits, a building eligibility transfer, and deferred a home occupation permit for pallet and crate assembly to October 24, 2022.

• Approved CUP #22-54 for biosolids stockpile (unanimous, 6-0)
• Approved CUP #22-55 for 6,220 sq ft accessory building (unanimous, 6-0)
• Approved CUP #22-56 for 4,752 sq ft accessory building (unanimous, 6-0)
• Approved CUP #22-57 for transfer of 5 building eligibilities (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Deferred CUP #22-59 for major home occupation to Oct 24, 2022 (unanimous, 6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 1, 3, 4 (unanimous, 6-0)

Joint Planning Commission with City of Sioux Falls

The Joint City of Sioux Falls and Minnehaha County Planning Commission will consider three conditional use permits. These requests involve expanding accessory building space and establishing a contractor's shop.

• Conditional Use Permit #22-58: Request for 4,800 square feet of accessory building space at 3101 S. Riverview Avenue
• Conditional Use Permit #22-61: Request for 3,600 square feet of accessory building area at 47155 258th Street
• Conditional Use Permit #22-52: Request to allow a Contractor’s Shop at 1320 E 60th Street N

The joint Minnehaha County and Sioux Falls Planning Commission approved two conditional use permits for accessory buildings, one for 4,800 sq ft at 3101 S. Riverview Avenue and one for 3,600 sq ft at 47155 258th Street, both with conditions. A third permit for a contractor's shop at 1320 E 60th Street N was withdrawn by the petitioner. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit #22-58 for 4,800 sq ft accessory building (County 6-0, City 4-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #22-61 for 3,600 sq ft accessory building (County 6-0, City 4-0)
• Acknowledged withdrawal of Conditional Use Permit #22-52 for contractor's shop (County 6-0, City 4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding appeals of planning decisions for a colostrum storage operation and a hog concentrated animal feeding operation. The board will also receive a briefing on the FY2023 provisional budget and consider a new building permit fee schedule.

• Bills to be paid totaling $5,634,662.71
• Public hearing for appeal of CUP #22-44 (Colostrum Storage)
• Public hearing for appeal of CUP #22-49 (Hog Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation)
• Proposed Building Permit Valuation/Fee Schedule effective October 1, 2022
• Agreement with Architecture Incorporated for Juvenile Detention Center architectural services

The board approved two conditional use permits: one for a colostrum storage operation and one for a 2,400-hog concentrated animal feeding operation, both with conditions. It also approved a 5% increase in building permit valuations, awarded a digital radio contract, and authorized an annexation petition for the Perry Nature Area.

• Approved CUP #22-44 for colostrum storage with site plan and future development conditions (4-1)
• Approved CUP #22-49 for 2,400-hog CAFO, removing tree-planting condition (5-0)
• Approved Resolution MC 22-25 increasing building permit valuations by 5% (5-0)
• Awarded digital radio proposal to Two Way Solutions, Inc. (5-0)
• Authorized signing annexation petition for Perry Nature Area (5-0)
• Authorized agreement with Architecture Incorporated for Juvenile Detention Center architectural services (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $5,634,662.71 in bills (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a professional services contract for the William H. Lyons Fair Grounds and a first reading for a rezoning request in Benton Township. The body will also consider bills totaling $718,721.43 and a pretrial services renewal with Lincoln County.

• Bills to be paid in the amount of $718,721.43
• Contract for professional services with Charles D. Smith Architecture & Planning for William H. Lyons Fair Grounds analysis
• First reading for Rezoning #22-06 to change Lot 1 Songbird Acres 6th Addition from A-1 Agricultural to RR Rural Residential
• Renewal agreement with Lincoln County for Pretrial Services
• Agreement between Department of Social Services and Minnehaha County Jail for Restoration to Competency Program Services

The Minnehaha County Commission deferred action on a $165,000 fairgrounds master planning contract with Charles D. Smith Architecture & Planning, directing staff to revise it to include only the market demand, economic analysis, and economic impact components. The board also approved an agreement with the Department of Social Services for jail-based restoration to competency program services, and authorized publication of a notice for a zoning change in Benton Township. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Deferred fairgrounds master planning contract to revise scope (4-0)
• Approved agreement with DSS for jail-based restoration to competency services (4-0)
• Authorized notice of hearing for rezoning Lot 1 Songbird Acres to RR Rural Residential (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $718,721.43 in bills and June salaries (3-0, Bender abstained)
• Approved agenda (4-0)

General

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to review the FY23 budget. The session includes a discussion on the updated means of finance presented by Carol Muller.

• Discussion of FY23 budget means of finance
• Executive Session regarding SDCL 1-25-2 (1), (3) and (4)

The Minnehaha County Commission convened for a budget hearing on July 5, 2022, approving the agenda and then recessing into executive session under SDCL 1-25-2 (1), (3), and (4). No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural, and the commission adjourned until July 19, 2022.

• Approved agenda for Budget Hearing (4-0)
• Recessed budget hearing (4-0)
• Entered executive session under SDCL 1-25-2 (1), (3), (4) (4-0)
• Adjourned until July 19, 2022 (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding a zoning amendment and a public nuisance declaration in Humboldt Township. The board will also receive a briefing on proposed increases to building permit valuations and fee schedules.

• Public Hearing for Rezoning #22-05 from A-1 Agricultural to RR Rural Residential District
• Public Hearing to declare property in Humboldt Township a Public Nuisance
• Briefing on proposed building permit valuation and fee schedule increase
• Payment of bills totaling $591,326.24
• Approval of Special Event Consume & Blend Beverage License Number C&B22-06

The commission approved a rezoning request to allow expansion of Coachman's Manor mobile home park, despite a prior denial by the planning commission. They also deferred action on a public nuisance complaint about a property in Humboldt Township until August 2nd. A briefing was held on a proposed 5% increase in building permit fees, with a hearing scheduled for July 19th.

• Approved rezoning of 35 acres near Baltic exit from A-1 to RR (3-1)
• Deferred public nuisance action on Humboldt Township property until Aug 2 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $591,326.24 in bills (4-0)
• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved special event beverage license C&B22-06 for July 1 event
• Declared inventory item as surplus property

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners and Sioux Falls City Council are holding a joint meeting. The body will consider a zoning amendment and a property rezoning in Mapleton Township. The meeting also includes a presentation on The Link and a museum fund report.

• Public hearing to remove hours of operation limits and allow personal services in Laurel Ridge Planned Development District (14.0610) Subarea A
• Proposed rezoning of Lot B Tract 1 and Lot A Tract 1 Laurel Ridge Addition from A-1 Agricultural District to Laurel Ridge PD
• Presentation on The Link
• 2021 Museum Enterprise Fund Report

The Minnehaha County Commission and Sioux Falls City Council jointly approved an amendment to the Laurel Ridge Planned Development District, allowing personal services as a permitted use and removing limits on hours of operation, with a New Year's Eve exception until 1 a.m. The rezoning of the remaining property from A-1 Agricultural to Laurel Ridge PD Subarea A was also approved. Both motions passed 3-0 by roll call vote.

• Approved amendment to Laurel Ridge PD allowing personal services and extending hours to midnight (3-0)
• Approved rezoning of Lot B Tract 1 and Lot A Tract 1 Laurel Ridge Addition from A-1 to Laurel Ridge PD Subarea A (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Minnehaha County Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a 960-animal-unit hog confinement barn near Dell Rapids (3-2), and denied a rezoning request for a 7.14-acre parcel in the Songbird Acres subdivision. All other items on the consent agenda were approved unanimously.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit #22-49 for 960-animal-unit hog CAFO (3-2)
• Denied Rezoning #22-06 for Songbird Acres parcel (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #22-43 for outdoor industrial storage (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #22-44 for colostrum storage (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #22-46 to transfer 3 building eligibilities (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #22-47 to transfer 2 building eligibilities (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #22-48 for manufactured home (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #22-50 for 5,208 sq ft accessory building (5-0)

General

The Minnehaha County and Dell Rapids Planning Commissions held a joint meeting and approved Conditional Use Permit #22-45, allowing an automotive sales and repair shop at 24690 475th Avenue. The approval includes conditions such as a 15-foot front yard parking setback, no outdoor storage of inoperable vehicles, and proper disposal of fluids. The commissions also approved amended minutes from August 23, 2021, with a correction to the seconder for a zoning text amendment motion.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit #22-45 for automotive sales and repair (unanimous)
• Approved amended minutes from August 23, 2021, with corrected seconder (5-0 county, unanimous city)

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Commission approved a rezoning for a cryptocurrency mining operation near Rowena, deferred a rezoning for a mobile home park expansion, and tabled a fairgrounds planning contract until July 5. They also approved a 28.9% food service price increase for the jail, awarded two highway construction bids, and approved a lien compromise.

• Approved rezoning #22-04 (A-1 to C Commercial) for Tract 1 Dewitt's Addition, Split Rock Township (4-0)
• Deferred rezoning #22-05 (A-1 to RR Rural Residential) for Coachman's Manor expansion until June 28 (4-0)
• Tabled fairgrounds planning contract with Charles D Smith Architecture until July 5 (3-1)
• Approved amendment to food service agreement with Summit Foods, reflecting 28.9% price increase (4-0)
• Awarded bid for Highway 130/137 intersection improvements to Double H Paving ($859,917.75) (4-0)
• Awarded bid for Structure 50-101-080 replacement to Prahm Construction ($865,636.80) (4-0)
• Approved compromise of lien DPNO 43073 for $200 payment (4-0)
• Appointed Anne Land to Siouxland Libraries Library Board for three-year term (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Commission approved the consent agenda, including $2,441,706.16 in bills and multiple personnel actions (new hires, promotions, step increases). They also authorized the Auditor's Office to publish a Request for Proposals for digital radios. No other substantive decisions were made; public comment and liaison reports were heard.

• Approved consent agenda including bills totaling $2,441,706.16 (4-0)
• Approved personnel actions: 10 new hires, 2 promotions, 12 step increases, 1 specialty pay (4-0)
• Authorized Auditor's Office to publish RFP for digital radios (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Commission, acting as the Canvassing Board, certified the results of the June 7, 2022, Primary Election. The board approved the agenda and adjourned, with all votes unanimous (4-0). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Certified June 7, 2022 Primary Election Canvas results (4-0)
• Adjourned as Canvassing Board until 2:45 p.m. (4-0)

General

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners hosted an informal monthly meeting for local public officials to share information and ideas. The session included a presentation on property assessments and equalization.

• Presentation by Chris Lilla on Property Assessments and Equalization

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Commission declared a disaster for the county due to the May 12, 2022 derecho storm, which will allow the county to seek state and federal assistance. The board also approved a rezoning for commercial development near Renner, set new liquor license fees, and accepted a MacArthur Foundation grant for the Just Home Project.

• Approved Resolution MC 22-22 declaring a disaster for the May 12 derecho storm (5-0)
• Approved Rezone #22-01 for 15.03 acres near Renner from A-1 Agriculture to C Commercial (5-0)
• Approved Resolution MC 22-23 setting liquor license fees, including $50/day special event licenses (5-0)
• Approved special event malt beverage license for Siouxland Renaissance Association (5-0)
• Authorized Chair to sign $90,200 MacArthur Foundation grant agreement for Just Home Project (4-0)
• Authorized Chair to sign agreement with University of South Dakota for grant management (4-0)
• Authorized Chair to sign agreement with Maximizing Excellence, LLC for committee facilitation (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $1,665,871.85 in bills and May salaries (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Minnehaha County Planning Commission approved a consent agenda with six items, including conditional use permits for accessory buildings, a kennel, building eligibility transfers, and a rezoning. A preliminary subdivision plan for Renner Corner Addition was approved. A major amendment to the High Prairie Ranch Planned Development was deferred to August 22, 2022, and a rezoning for a mobile home park expansion was denied.

• Approved consent agenda items 1-6, 8 (5-0)
• Approved CUP #22-37 for 7,000 sq ft accessory building (5-0)
• Approved CUP #22-39 for kennel (5-0)
• Approved CUP #22-40 for building eligibility transfer (5-0)
• Approved Rezoning #22-04 to C Commercial (5-0)
• Approved CUP #22-41 for 5,600 sq ft accessory building (5-0)
• Approved CUP #22-42 for building eligibility transfer (6-0)
• Approved Preliminary Plan #22-01 for Renner Corner Addition (5-0)

Joint Planning Commission with City of Sioux Falls

The joint Minnehaha County and Sioux Falls Planning Commissions approved a conditional use permit to transfer building eligibility and approved rezoning the remaining portion of Lot B in the Laurel Ridge Planned Development District from A-1 Agricultural to Subarea A. However, they denied the requested text amendments to add personal services as a permitted use and to remove hours-of-operation limits, instead approving a limited exception for New Year's Eve operations. The county and city approved slightly different New Year's Eve exception times (12:59 a.m. and 1:00 a.m., respectively).

• Approved Conditional Use Permit #22-38 to transfer building eligibility (County 5-0, City 4-0)
• Approved rezoning of remaining Lot B from A-1 Agricultural to Laurel Ridge PD Subarea A (County 5-0, City 4-0)
• Denied text amendment to add personal services as a permitted use in Subarea A
• Denied removal of hours-of-operation limits for Subarea A
• Approved New Year's Eve exception to hours of operation until 12:59 a.m. (County 4-1)
• Approved New Year's Eve exception to hours of operation until 1:00 a.m. (City 4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Commission approved using approximately $826,000 in ARPA funds to purchase P25-compliant radios for rural fire departments, and authorized $15,375 from the Fire Protection Fund to repair the pager system. They also approved a land transfer to Sioux Falls, renewed malt beverage licenses, and authorized an inmate communications agreement. A resolution to increase liquor license fees failed on a 2-1 vote.

• Approved $826,000 ARPA funds for rural fire radios (3-0)
• Approved $15,375 for pager system repair from Fire Protection Fund (3-0)
• Approved transfer of 0.5-acre strip to City of Sioux Falls via Resolution MC 22-21 (3-0)
• Approved 2022-2023 Malt Beverage & SD Farm Wine License renewals (3-0)
• Authorized agreement with NCIC Inmate Communications (3-0)
• Liquor license fee resolution failed (2-1)
• Approved consent agenda including $5,158,967.18 in bills (3-0)

Building Committee

The Minnehaha County Building Committee approved the April 5, 2022 meeting minutes and received a final report on juvenile detention population trends and forecasts as part of a feasibility study. No substantive decisions were made beyond approving the minutes and adjourning.

• Approved April 5, 2022 Building Committee minutes (8-0)
• Heard final report on Juvenile Detention Center population trends and forecasts
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Commission approved a $89,563.25 agreement with Canfield for Treasurer's Office furniture, exceeding the $78,000 budget by nearly $20,000. The Commission also approved a consent agenda including $652,984.70 in bills, issued a proclamation for Child Care Provider Appreciation Day, and authorized publication of a public hearing notice for a zoning rezone. A pipeline moratorium was discussed but not voted on, with consensus to place it on a future agenda.

• Approved $89,563.25 Canfield furniture agreement for Treasurer's Office (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $652,984.70 in bills (3-0)
• Approved proclamation declaring May 6, 2022 as Child Care Provider Appreciation Day (3-0)
• Authorized publication of public hearing notice for A-1 to C Commercial rezone (3-0)
• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved personnel actions including new hires, promotions, and step increases (3-0)
• Approved property tax abatements for 15 parcels (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Commission approved the consent agenda, including $1,633,099.38 in bills and April 2022 salaries, and a special event on-sale liquor license for Red Rock Bar & Grill at Huset's Speedway for 14 race events. They also authorized change order #2 with Henry Carlson and an amendment to the ISG agreement for the Highway Department Facility. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included briefings on Human Services, ARPA expenditures, and the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline.

• Approved consent agenda including $1,633,099.38 in bills and April 2022 salaries (5-0)
• Approved Special Event On-Sale Liquor License for Red Rock Bar & Grill at Huset's Speedway for 14 race events (5-0)
• Authorized chair to sign change order #2 with Henry Carlson for Highway Department Facility (5-0)
• Authorized chair to sign amendment to ISG agreement for Highway Department Facility (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Minnehaha County Planning Commission approved a rezoning request to change 15.03 acres at the Renner intersection from agricultural to commercial, despite neighbor concerns about flooding and drainage. The commission also approved four conditional use permits for building eligibility transfers and an accessory building, and acknowledged the withdrawal of a proposed hog CAFO permit.

• Approved Rezoning #22-01 to C Commercial District at Renner Corner (6-0)
• Approved CUP #22-29 to transfer building eligibility in Brandon Township (6-0)
• Approved CUP #22-30 to transfer building eligibility in Lyons Township (6-0)
• Approved CUP #22-32 for 3,264 sq ft accessory building in Mapleton Township (6-0)
• Approved CUP #22-31 for outdoor industrial storage in Benton Township (6-0)
• Approved CUP #22-35 to transfer building eligibility in Humboldt Township (6-0)
• Acknowledged withdrawal of CUP #22-28 for hog CAFO in Logan Township (6-0)

Joint Planning Commission with City of Sioux Falls

The joint Minnehaha County and Sioux Falls Planning Commissions approved two conditional use permits for temporary fireworks sales. The first permit allows a fireworks stand at the southeast corner of W 12th Street and S Ellis Road. The second permit, initially recommended for denial, was amended to allow building use without a fire suppression system until December 31, 2023, and then approved.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit #22-34 for temporary fireworks sales at W 12th Street & S Ellis Road (County 6-0, City 4-0)
• Approved amendment to CUP #21-33 allowing building use without fire suppression until December 31, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #22-36 as amended for fireworks sales at 7401 East Arrowhead Parkway (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will convene as the County Board of Equalization to hear appeals on property valuations. The board will meet in the morning, recess, and reconvene at 1:30 PM to continue hearing appeals. This is a routine quasi-judicial proceeding, not a policy-making session.

• Hearing of property tax appeals before Director of Equalization Chris Lilla
• Morning session of the Board of Equalization
• Afternoon session reconvening at 1:30 PM
• Public comment opportunity

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will convene as the County Board of Equalization to address property assessment matters for 2022. They will consider authorizing the Director of Equalization to correct errors, add omitted property, apply exemptions (including for disabled veterans, renewable energy, and historical properties), and adjust appealed properties to sale values. The meeting is largely procedural, with a public comment period.

• Authorize Director of Equalization to correct errors and make adjustments for 2022 (SDCL 10-11-26)
• Authorize adding omitted property to 2022 assessment rolls (SDCL 10-11-2 through 10-11-8)
• Authorize changes for freeze on assessments for disabled and senior citizens (SDCL 10-6A-2)
• Authorize exemptions for disabled veterans (SDCL 10-4-40) and renewable energy (SDCL 10-4-44)
• Consider motion to adjust appealed properties to actual sale value if sale was at arm's length

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Commission approved Resolution 22-17 for 2022 budget supplements totaling $385,132.08 for the General Fund and $13,279,784.28 for Special Revenue Funds. They also approved a new AFSCME Highway Union contract with wage increases and benefit changes, and authorized electronic bidding for procurement contracts. The commission approved a letter to the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission regarding the Summit Carbon Solutions Pipeline, and authorized an agreement for a new youth livestock building at the fairgrounds.

• Approved Resolution 22-17 for budget supplements: $385,132.08 General Fund and $13,279,784.28 Special Revenue Funds (5-0)
• Approved AFSCME Highway Union contract with 7% pay matrix adjustment and health insurance premium split change to 75/25 (5-0)
• Authorized Resolution 22-18 for electronic bidding in procurement contracts (5-0)
• Approved letter to SD PUC concerning Summit Carbon Solutions Pipeline (5-0)
• Authorized agreement with Ulteig Engineering for bridge replacement design (5-0)
• Authorized agreement for youth livestock building at fairgrounds (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills totaling $1,629,382.27 and March salaries (5-0)
• Approved proclamations for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and Volunteer Week (5-0)

Building Committee

The Building Committee approved the March 22, 2022 minutes and received briefings on the Fairgrounds Task Force workshop, a potential renovation of two classrooms in the Health and Human Services Building, and the RFP for realtor services for 908 N West Ave. No final decisions were made on these items; they are scheduled for Commission approval at the April 19 meeting.

• Approved March 22, 2022 Building Committee minutes (7 ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (8 ayes)

Planning Commission

The Minnehaha County Planning Commission approved eight conditional use permits on the consent agenda, including two hog concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), and denied two permits on the regular agenda. The commission denied an outdoor industrial storage permit for White Buffalo Ridge, LLC, and denied an indoor ice rink facility for the Brandon Valley Hockey Association. A third hog CAFO request was deferred to the April 25th meeting.

• Approved CUP #22-17 building eligibility transfer (6-0)
• Approved CUP #22-18 garden center (6-0)
• Approved CUP #22-19 accessory building (6-0)
• Approved CUP #22-21 accessory building (6-0)
• Approved CUP #22-22 building eligibility transfer (6-0)
• Approved CUP #22-25 building eligibility transfer (6-0)
• Approved CUP #22-27 Class C hog CAFO (6-0)
• Denied CUP #22-20 outdoor industrial storage (4-2)

General

This is a monthly informal gathering of local public officials from area school districts, counties, and municipalities to share information and ideas. The agenda includes introductions, a presentation summarizing the 2022 Legislative Session, and an opportunity for public comment. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Presentation: Summary of the 2022 Legislative Session
• Public comment opportunity

Building Committee

The Minnehaha County Building Committee is meeting to approve minutes from February 1, 2022, and to discuss the Fair Grounds Task Force. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the only substantive item being the Fair Grounds discussion.

• Approve meeting minutes from February 1, 2022
• Discussion of Fair Grounds Task Force

The Minnehaha County Building Committee approved the appointment of 15 members to a task force to review and establish a vision for the William H. Lyon Fair Grounds. The committee also approved the minutes from the February 1, 2022 meeting. Updates were provided on the Administration building remodel and absentee voting locations for upcoming elections.

• Approved February 1, 2022 Building Committee minutes (6 ayes)
• Approved appointment of 15 fairgrounds task force members (7 ayes)

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Commission approved a 7% base wage increase and a new pay matrix, along with increased shift differential and on-call pay, and reclassified several Juvenile Detention Center positions. The board also approved a new contract with the Minnehaha County Deputies Association that includes the pay raise, a shift premium increase, and Juneteenth as a holiday. Additionally, the commission approved new positions in the Human Resources and Auditor's offices, and awarded highway material and culvert replacement bids.

• Approved consent agenda including $642,058.74 in bills (5-0)
• Approved new pay matrix with 7% base wage increase, higher shift differential and on-call pay (5-0)
• Approved Minnehaha County Deputies Association contract through 2025 (5-0)
• Approved new Human Resources Office position (5-0)
• Approved new Auditor's Office grant administration position (5-0)
• Awarded highway materials bids to Jebro, Inc., Myrl & Roy's Paving, and Blackstrap, Inc. (5-0)
• Rejected bids for snowplow blades and salt-sand mixture (5-0)
• Awarded MC19-06 culvert replacement project to 605 Companies (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Commission issued a medical cannabis dispensary license to Genesis Farm, LLC, effective March 15, 2022, after a public hearing and approval of conditional use permits. The board also approved a consent agenda including $5.7 million in bills, routine personnel actions, and several agreements, including a bridge design contract and a guardrail rehabilitation bid. A letter to the SD Public Utilities Commission regarding the Summit Carbon Solutions Pipeline was deferred to the next meeting.

• Issued medical cannabis dispensary license to Genesis Farm, LLC (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $5,726,992.49 in bills (4-0)
• Approved personnel actions: 6 new hires, 24 step increases, 27 tax abatements (4-0)
• Authorized purchase of 5 Ford Interceptor vehicles for $176,075 (4-0)
• Awarded guardrail rehabilitation bid to BX Civil & Construction, Inc. for $479,500 (4-0)
• Authorized professional services agreement with Civil Design, Inc. for bridge replacement (4-0)
• Authorized professional services agreement with Ulteig Engineers, Inc. for bridge replacement (4-0)
• Deferred Summit Carbon Pipeline letter to March 22 meeting (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Commission approved a $116,753.17 purchase of two mobile column lift sets and a 2-post hoist system for the new maintenance shop, plus awarded contracts for asbestos abatement and a fairgrounds scrub seal project. The board also set the pay rate for Board of Mental Illness co-chairs to match the court-appointed rate and approved the consent agenda, including $1,187,567.49 in bills and February salaries. A South Dakota CARES payment to Willow Creek Townhomes was removed from the bills, and a briefing on demolishing 1900 W Russell St was removed from the agenda.

• Approved $116,753.17 equipment purchase for new maintenance shop (3-0)
• Approved Resolution MC 22-15 setting Board of Mental Illness co-chair pay (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda with $1,187,567.49 in bills and February salaries (3-0)
• Awarded $64,515.25 asbestos abatement bid to G & M Services (3-0)
• Awarded $276,327.00 fairgrounds scrub seal bid to Asphalt Surfacing Technologies (3-0)
• Authorized agreements with Short Elliot Hendrickson for two bridge replacement designs (3-0)
• Removed South Dakota CARES payment to Willow Creek Townhomes from bills (3-0)
• Removed briefing on demolition of 1900 W Russell St from agenda (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Minnehaha County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit to expand a dairy concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) to 6,500 head (9,100 animal units) in Sverdrup Township, including an updated manure management system. The consent agenda includes several conditional use permits for accessory buildings, industrial warehousing, and building eligibility transfers. The meeting also includes public input on non-agenda items and old/new business.

• CUP #22-15: Expand dairy CAFO to 6,500 head (9,100 AU) at 47592 251st St, Sverdrup Twp
• CUP #22-07: Accessory building to 8,750 sq ft (exceeds 3,600 limit) at 25582 458th Ave, Clear Lake Twp
• CUP #22-10: Industrial warehousing to 24,000 sq ft (exceeds 20,000 limit) near Crooks-Renner Exit, Benton Twp
• CUP #22-11 & #22-13: Transfer building eligibility in Red Rock and Hartford Townships
• CUP #22-12 & #22-14: Accessory building expansions in Wall Lake and Wellington Townships

General

The joint Minnehaha County and Sioux Falls Planning Commissions approved three conditional use permits for medical cannabis dispensaries, all with conditions including state licensing and operational restrictions. They also approved a permit to transfer building eligibilities for a residential subdivision. Public comment raised concerns about CO2 pipeline regulations, but no action was taken.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit #22-09 to transfer building eligibilities for a 6-lot subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #22-08 for Genesis Farms medical cannabis dispensary at 7605 E Arrowhead Parkway (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #22-16 for Genesis Farms medical cannabis dispensary at 7401 E Arrowhead Parkway (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #22-04 for Shangri-La, SD, LLC medical cannabis dispensary at 7401 E Arrowhead Parkway (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 24, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Commission approved the consent agenda, including $2,215,707.37 in bills and routine personnel actions. They also approved several resolutions and agreements, including a fire suppression resolution, a bridge inspection program, an annexation petition for the Perry Nature Area, and joint powers agreements with Dell Rapids and McCook County. The commission authorized the purchase of two front-end wheel loaders for $279,020.13 and $185,611.48, and approved an extension of COVID-related benefits for employees.

• Approved consent agenda including bills totaling $2,215,707.37 and routine personnel actions.
• Approved Resolution MC 22-13 appointing the Emergency Manager as designee for fire suppression resources.
• Approved Resolution MC 22-14 for participation in the SDDOT Bridge Reinspection Program.
• Authorized Chair to sign annexation petition for Perry Nature Area property.
• Approved converting two vacant custodian positions and reclassifying one technician position in Facilities.
• Approved extension of COVID-related benefits (80 hours sick leave, double pay for certain staff) through 4/29/2022.
• Authorized $270,554 annual 2021 Emergency Management Inter-Fund Transfer.
• Authorized purchase of two front-end wheel loaders totaling $464,631.61.

Board of Commissioners

The commission approved the consent agenda including $6,329,256.76 in bills, authorized the Auditor's Office to begin using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, and awarded two road maintenance contracts. They also approved agreements for juvenile detention services, a lien compromise, and several appointments.

• Approved consent agenda including $6,329,256.76 in bills (4-0)
• Authorized Auditor to begin using ARPA funds (4-0)
• Awarded chip seal project MC22-01 to ASTECH Corp for $673,934.48 (4-0)
• Awarded micro-surfacing project MC22-02 to Asphalt Surfacing Co for $1,646,953.41 (4-0)
• Approved 2022 JDC Partner County Agreements with $257/day rate (4-0)
• Approved lien compromise DPNO-48108 releasing petitioner with no payment (4-0)
• Authorized creation of 2022 County Extension Board and appointments (4-0)
• Authorized publishing RFP for realtor services for 908 N. West Ave (4-0)

Building Committee

The Minnehaha County Building Committee will meet to approve prior minutes and receive briefings on several facilities-related topics, including the Juvenile Detention Center project, the auction of 1900 W. Russell St., a discussion on 908 N. West Ave., and an update on the 2019 plans for the Youth Livestock Building at the W.H. Lyons Fair Grounds. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are briefings and discussions.

• Briefing on Juvenile Detention Center Project
• Briefing on 1900 W. Russell St. Auction
• Discussion on 908 N. West Ave.
• Update on 2019 plans for Youth Livestock Building at W.H. Lyons Fair Grounds
• Approval of meeting minutes from December 7, 2021

The Minnehaha County Building Committee approved the December 7, 2021 minutes. They discussed the Juvenile Detention Center project, noting RFPs for architect and CMAR are published. For the 1900 W. Russell Ave auction, they decided to obtain additional demolition estimates. For 908 N West Ave, they agreed to issue an RFP for a realtor. The youth livestock building replacement was presented and will be placed on a future commission agenda.

• Approved December 7, 2021 Building Committee minutes (7-0)
• Directed Facilities Director to obtain additional demolition estimates for 1900 W. Russell Ave
• Agreed to perform a request for proposals for a realtor to list 908 N West Ave
• Placed youth livestock building project on future Commission meeting agenda

Board of Commissioners

The commission approved the consent agenda, including $716,766.52 in bills and January salaries. They authorized participation as fiscal agent for a MacArthur Foundation grant application, approved two agreements with Civil Design Inc. for bridge projects, and denied a lien compromise. A briefing on redistricting updated voter records for 35,000 residents.

• Approved consent agenda including $716,766.52 in bills and January salaries (5-0)
• Authorized participation as fiscal agent for MacArthur Foundation grant application (5-0)
• Authorized professional services agreement with Civil Design Inc. for bridge replacement preliminary design (5-0)
• Authorized construction administration agreement with Civil Design Inc. for bridge rehabilitation (5-0)
• Denied lien compromise DPNO-59120 for $29,810.26 (4-1, Karsky nay)

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Commission approved a law enforcement retention bonus program and a COVID-19 premium pay plan for employees, both funded through the American Rescue Plan Act. The board also approved the consent agenda, including bills totaling $748,926.24, and authorized several administrative actions such as publishing notices for asbestos abatement and a construction manager RFP.

• Approved law enforcement retention bonus for qualifying hires (5-0)
• Approved COVID-19 premium pay for employees (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $748,926.24 in bills (5-0)
• Authorized signing amendment 1 to joint powers agreement with SD Dept. of Veterans' Affairs and Mapleton Township (5-0)
• Authorized publishing notice to bidders for Administration Building asbestos abatement (5-0)
• Authorized publishing RFP for Construction Manager-At-Risk for Juvenile Detention Center project (5-0)
• Declared IT equipment surplus for capital asset cleanup and disposal
• Approved routine personnel actions including new hires and step increases

Planning Commission

The Minnehaha County Planning Commission will elect officers for 2022 and consider several conditional use permits, including two for concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) and one for a livestock brokerage. The consent agenda includes permits for a building eligibility transfer, a beef cattle CAFO, a home occupation, and a dairy CAFO expansion. A public hearing will be held for a request for outdoor commercial storage in Rowena.

• Election of officers for 2022
• CUP #22-01: Transfer building eligibility along SD Highway 38 near West Central High School
• CUP #22-02: Class C beef cattle CAFO (500 animal units) near Colton along 462nd Avenue
• CUP #22-05: Class 1 major home occupation (livestock brokerage) at 24940 470th Avenue near Baltic
• CUP #22-06: Expand Class A dairy CAFO near Baltic, including updated manure management system

The Minnehaha County Planning Commission approved three conditional use permits: a building eligibility transfer, a 500-animal-unit cattle CAFO, and a livestock brokerage home occupation. A fourth permit for outdoor commercial storage was deferred to February 28, 2022, pending a drainage plan. The commission also elected officers for 2022.

• Elected Bonnie Duffy as Chair and Becky Randall as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #22-01 to transfer building eligibility (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #22-02 for a 500-animal-unit cattle CAFO (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #22-05 for a livestock brokerage home occupation (5-0)
• Deferred Conditional Use Permit #21-71 for outdoor commercial storage to Feb. 28, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from Nov. 22, 2021 (5-0)

Joint City of Sioux Falls/Minnehaha County

The Minnehaha County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a medical cannabis dispensary at 7401 E Arrowhead Parkway. The consent agenda includes a permit to transfer building eligibilities for property near E 72nd Street N and County Highway 125. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 24, 2022, at 7:00 PM.

• Conditional Use Permit #22-04 for a Medical Cannabis Dispensary at 7401 E Arrowhead Parkway (Petitioner: Shangri-La, SD, LLC)
• Conditional Use Permit #22-03 to transfer four building eligibilities in Mapleton Township (Petitioner: Al Spencer, Land Owner: Interstate Crossings, LLC)
• Approval of minutes from September 27, 2021

The joint Minnehaha County and Sioux Falls Planning Commissions approved Conditional Use Permit #22-03, allowing the transfer of four building eligibilities from a parcel near Sioux Falls to a 40-acre agricultural property in Mapleton Township. The permit includes conditions such as a right-to-farm covenant and driveway permits. A separate request for a medical cannabis dispensary (CUP #22-04) was deferred to the February 28, 2022 meeting.

• Approved CUP #22-03 to transfer four building eligibilities (County unanimous, City 6-0)
• Deferred CUP #22-04 for medical cannabis dispensary to Feb 28, 2022 (County 5-0, City 6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from Sept 27, 2021 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes paying $6,244,579.05 in bills, approving routine personnel actions, and granting property tax abatements for veterans. Regular business includes a public hearing to declare a property in Humboldt Township a public nuisance, updates to the employee handbook, and a resolution to create a task force for the William H. Lyon Fair Grounds. The board will also consider several contracts and agreements, including a budget supplement for the Rural Access Fund and an amendment for Highway 146 reconstruction.

• Bills to be paid: $6,244,579.05
• Public hearing to declare property in Humboldt Township a public nuisance
• Purchase of 2 Dodge Ram 1500 SSV trucks for $61,288.00
• Resolution to establish a task force for the William H. Lyon Fair Grounds
• Amendment to construction agreement for Highway 146 reconstruction

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution establishing a task force to review and create a vision for the William H. Lyon Fair Grounds. The board also approved COVID-related personnel actions, including 80 hours of sick leave and double pay for certain employees during staffing shortages. Several agreements and a budget supplement were authorized, and a public nuisance hearing resulted in no action.

• Adopted Resolution MC 22-11 establishing a Fair Grounds task force (5-0)
• Approved 80 hours COVID sick leave for full-time employees effective 1/1/22-3/4/22 (5-0)
• Approved double pay for Sheriff's Office and JDC employees working COVID-related staffing shortages (5-0)
• Approved employee handbook update to section 15.5 Conflicts of Interest (5-0)
• Approved $88,223.34 budget supplement from Rural Access Fund (5-0)
• Authorized Human Services to sign MOU with SD Housing for Homeless Consortium (5-0)
• Authorized Chair to sign 2022 JDC agreement with Southeastern Behavioral Healthcare (5-0)
• Authorized Chair to sign amendment to Highway 146 construction administration agreement (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Commission will hold its first regular meeting of 2022, selecting a chair and vice-chair, appointing department heads including the highway superintendent and coroner, and setting commissioner salaries. The board will also act on a consent agenda that includes paying bills totaling $1,267,866.82 and approving routine resolutions, plus regular business items such as surplus vehicle transfers, lease agreements, and election-related resolutions.

• Approve bills to be paid totaling $1,267,866.82
• Appoint Steve Groen as Highway Superintendent for 2022-2023
• Declare Sheriff's Office vehicles surplus for transfer to Southeast Technical College and Sioux Empire Fair Association
• Resolution establishing rates for indigent burial assistance
• Bid award for Highway 149 reconstruction (MC17-10)

The Minnehaha County Commission held its first 2022 meeting, electing Cindy Heiberger as Chair and Jean Bender as Vice-Chair. The board approved the consent agenda, including $1,267,866.82 in bills and December 2021 salaries, and set commissioner salaries for 2022. It also approved resolutions establishing bridge weight limits, election worker pay, polling places, and debt issuance for capital projects.

• Elected Cindy Heiberger as 2022 Commission Chair (5-0)
• Elected Jean Bender as 2022 Commission Vice-Chair (5-0)
• Approved $1,267,866.82 in bills and December 2021 salaries (5-0)
• Set 2022 commissioner salaries at $31,262.40 (non-chair) and $32,780.80 (chair) (5-0)
• Approved weight load limits on 21 county bridges (5-0)
• Approved 2022 election worker pay rates and polling place rentals (5-0)
• Authorized issuance of up to $2M in refunding certificates (5-0)
• Rejected all bids for Highway 149 reconstruction project (5-0)