Minnehaha County public meetings in 2023

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several 2023 budget supplement requests involving grants, donations, and reimbursements. The meeting also includes a public hearing for rezoning request #23-07 and authorization for various 2024 service agreements.

• Public hearing and second reading of Rezoning Request #23-07
• Approval of bills to be paid totaling $482,165.79
• Resolution establishing 2024 elected department head annual salaries
• Authorization of County Health Plan agreements with RAM, UMR, Avera, and Sanford
• Multiple budget supplement requests for Auditor, Emergency Management, Sheriff's Office, and Jail

Building Committee

The committee will discuss a budget update for the Juvenile Justice Center and review property insurance matters.

• Guaranteed Maximum Price Briefing for Juvenile Justice Center
• Property Insurance Brief

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss 2024 salaries for elected department heads and review updates to county safety and position authorization manuals. The agenda also includes several items regarding highway maintenance, bridge funding, and structure replacements.

• Discussion of 2024 Elected Department Head Salaries
• RAIF Improvement Funding awards for Dell Rapids, Hartford, Mapleton, Red Rock, and Edison Townships
• Authorization to purchase two RPM Tech loader mounted snow blowers
• Approval of property tax abatements for Parcel-53938 totaling $3,189.95
• Resolution for BIG Preservation and Replacement Funds for three bridges

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several personnel matters, including 2024 elected department head salaries and extensions for retention bonuses and COVID sick leave. The agenda also includes a vehicle purchase for the Equalization Department and a resolution regarding Slip Up Creek Road.

• Approval of bills to be paid totaling $5,827,043.88
• Purchase of a 2024 Chevy Malibu for the Equalization Department
• First reading and hearing notice for Rezone #23-07
• Resolution accepting ownership of Slip Up Creek Road from Mapleton Township
• Discussion regarding 2024 Elected Department Head Salaries

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding a revised ambulance ordinance service area map and new regulations for intermodal shipping containers. The agenda also includes reviewing $1,302,370.52 in bills and adjusting election precinct boundaries.

• Public hearing to adopt Revised Ambulance Ordinance Service Area Map
• Public hearing to regulate Intermodal Shipping/Storage Containers
• Liquor license renewal application for Safari Bar & Grill
• Approval of $1,302,370.52 in bills to be paid
• Resolution to define and adjust election precinct boundaries

Planning Commission

The Commission will consider several land use requests including rezoning and conditional use permits. Staff will also present updates regarding the 2035 Envision Comprehensive Plan.

• Rezoning #23-07: A-1 Agricultural District to C Commercial District at 25782 472nd Avenue
• Conditional Use Permit #23-58: Request to exceed 3,600 square feet of accessory building area at 24923 478th Avenue
• Conditional Use Permit #23-59: Motor Vehicle Sales at 48271 Highway 42
• Presentation on updates to the 2035 Envision Comprehensive Plan

General

The Joint Minnehaha County and City of Sioux Falls Planning Commission will review a request for a conditional use permit. The petitioner seeks to exceed the 2,400 square foot limit for an accessory building by requesting 13,080 square feet at 1601 S Ellis Road.

• Conditional Use Permit #23-56: request to increase accessory building space from 2,400 to 13,080 square feet
• Approval of September 25, 2023, meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several highway construction bids, including structure replacement and grading projects. The meeting also includes discussions on disposing of surplus Sheriff’s Office vehicles and a briefing on medical cannabis dispensary applications.

• Award recommendation for Structure 50-272-030 replacement to BX Civil Construction
• Award recommendation for Highway 149 grading to Runge Enterprises
• Declaration of Sheriff’s Office vehicles as surplus for transfer, auction, or salvage
• Approval of $6,612,988.57 in bills to be paid
• Approval of solid waste permit #23-02 for a rubble site

Building Committee

The committee will approve minutes and hear an update on Building Fund projects.

• Approve the Meeting Minutes from September 26, 2023
• Update on Building Fund Projects

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding declaring two properties as public nuisances and reviewing a zoning ordinance text amendment. The meeting also includes discussions on law enforcement agreements, ambulance service area maps, and tax deed sale results.

• Public hearings to declare properties in Lyons Township and Wayne Township as public nuisances
• First reading of Ordinance Text Amendment 23-06 regarding the 1990 Revised Zoning Ordinance
• Authorization of 2024 Law Enforcement Services Agreements for eight communities
• Approval of property tax abatements totaling $5,879.94 for specific parcels
• Payment of bills totaling $1,265,124.52

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss routine items, including bills totaling $1.6M, personnel actions, and a public hearing on rezoning for Prairie View Estates Addition.

• Public Hearing for Appeal of CUP #23-51 Rubble Dump decision
• Second Reading and Public Hearing to Rezone Prairie View Estates Addition from A1-Agriculture to RR-Rural Residential
• Bills to be Paid: $1,628,137.17

Joint City of Sioux Falls/Minnehaha County

The Sioux Falls City Council and Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider an ordinance amendment and a Joint Powers Agreement for emergency communications. The meeting also includes a period for public comment.

• Second reading and possible adoption of Ordinance Amendment #23-05
• Approval of the Joint Powers Agreement for Emergency Communications

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several conditional use permits and a zoning text amendment. The meeting also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Zoning Text Amendment #23-06 to add Intermodal Shipping Container Regulations
• Conditional Use Permit #23-53 for accessory building area at 2216 N Indian Hills Trail
• Conditional Use Permit #23-54 for accessory building area at 26675 Valdez Road
• Conditional Use Permit #23-55 for a Motor Vehicle Sales & Repair Shop at 48132 Highway 42
• Approval of September 25, 2023, meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding a retail liquor license and an appeal of a planning commission decision for a rubble dump operation. The board will also consider 2024 health and dental insurance premiums and various property tax abatement applications.

• Public hearing to appeal approval of a tree grinding rubble dump in Wall Lake Township
• Public hearing for a 2024 Retail (On-Sale) Liquor License
• Approval of 2024 Health and Dental Insurance Premiums
• Payment of $1,000 to the National Center for Public Lands Counties
• Approval of bills totaling $6,295,331.51

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will discuss approving routine items, including the purchase of a replacement jail transport vehicle for $41,499.00 and rezoning applications.

• Approve bills totaling $1,006,421.86
• First reading and authorize publication notice for Ordinance Amendment #23-05
• First reading and authorize publication notice for Rezoning #23-06
• Consider motion to purchase a replacement jail transport vehicle for $41,499.00
• Consider motion to adopt resolution restoring tax deed property RDID-035737

Building Committee

The Building Committee will receive an informational briefing regarding the Courthouse Remodel Projects. Additionally, the Highway Superintendent will provide an update on the proposed Phase 2 Building.

• Informational briefing on Courthouse Remodel Projects
• Highway Department update on Proposed Phase 2 Building

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider adopting the final FY2024 budget for Minnehaha County. The agenda also includes several decisions regarding highway department projects, vehicle purchases, and software agreements.

• Adoption of the Final FY2024 Budget for Minnehaha County
• Change Order #4 to Highway Department Facility Project for $79,236.00
• Approval of bills to be paid totaling $758,404.27
• Invoice from Election Systems & Software, LLC in the amount of $31,368.10
• Authorization to purchase a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 for the Highway Department

Joint Planning Commission with City of Sioux Falls

The Joint Planning Commission will consider a zoning text amendment to add regulations for vacation homes and short-term rentals. The commission will also review the minutes from the July 24, 2023, meeting.

• Zoning Text Amendment #23-05: adding Vacation Home/Short Term Rental Regulations

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review one rezoning request for Prairie View Estates and several conditional use permits. These items include requests for expanded accessory buildings, a short-term rental, building eligibility transfers, a tree grinding operation, and a home firearm sales business.

• Rezoning of Prairie View Estates from A-1 Agricultural to RR Rural Residential
• Conditional use permit for an expanded accessory building at 26622 481st Avenue
• Conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 8700 E Sunset Circle
• Conditional use permit for an expanded accessory building at 25576 472nd Avenue
• Conditional use permit for a rubble dump/tree grinding operation near 267th Street & 463rd Avenue

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 for a concrete and asphalt recycling facility. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the June 26, 2023, meeting.

• Conditional Use Permit #23-45 for a concrete and asphalt recycling facility at 47178 Lindy Circle
• Approval of June 26, 2023, meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several land-use appeals, including a request for a rubble dump and a review of a gun club permit. The meeting also includes the FY2024 final budget briefing and various administrative approvals.

• Public hearing for appeal regarding a Rubble Dump (Tree Grinding Operation) in Section 35
• Public hearing for appeal regarding a Gun Club/Sportsman’s Club in Section 33
• Approval of bills to be paid totaling $6,968,006.41
• Consideration of Preliminary Plan #23-02 for High Prairie Ranch Addition
• Authorization of a bid award to I-State Truck Center for a new 2024 Isuzu NPR chassis

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on the 2023 Byrne JAG Program spending plan and an FY2024 budget hearing. Other business includes reviewing property tax abatement applications and authorizing various county contracts.

• Public Hearing for the 2023 Byrne JAG Program spending plan
• FY2024 Budget Hearing
• Approval of $4,062,970.43 in bills to be paid
• Authorization of inmate housing contract with Turner County
• Approval of various property tax abatement applications for veteran-exempt parcels

The Board of Commissioners approved the agenda and a consent agenda that included the meeting minutes from August 22, 2023, and the payment of $4,062,970.43 in bills.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved bills to be paid totaling $4,062,970.43 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several conditional use permits regarding building area expansions, building eligibility transfers, and a rubble dump operation. The meeting also includes a presentation on the timeline for the Comprehensive Plan Update.

• Conditional Use Permit #23-31: request to exceed 1,600 square feet of accessory building area at 25793 Country Lane
• Conditional Use Permit #23-43: request for a rubble dump/tree grinding operation at 267th Street & 464th Avenue
• Recall and review of Conditional Use Permit #06-07 for a Gun Club/Sportsman’s Club in Palisades Township
• Preliminary Subdivision Plan #23-02 for Lot 20 High Prairie Ranch Addition
• Presentation on Comprehensive Plan Update & Timeline

The Planning Commission approved two conditional use permits as part of a consent agenda. One permit allows an accessory building expansion in Clear Lake Township, and another allows building eligibility on a 56-acre parcel in the same township.

• Approved July 24, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #23-33 for 4,300 sq ft accessory building area at 45705 252nd Street (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #23-34 to make one building eligibility available on Tract 2 Hanish’s Addition (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will discuss routine business including public hearings, personnel actions, and interlocal agreements. The meeting also includes a briefing on the tax deed sale.

• Public Hearing to Consider Transfer Retail Malt Beverage & SD Farm Wine License for Holiday Stationstores, LLC
• Public Hearing to Declare Property in Wall Lake Township as Public Nuisance
• Motion to Authorize Interlocal Agreement between Minnehaha County and City of Sioux Falls for 2023 JAG program award
• Highway Department purchase of Skyjack SJ4740 Electric Scissor Lift under Sourcewell Procurement Contract

The Board approved the transfer of malt beverage, farm wine, wine, and cider licenses to Holiday Station Stores (dba Circle K). The commission also approved over $1 million in bills and several personnel actions.

• Approved bills to be paid in the amount of $1,001,356.74 (5-0)
• Approved transfer of Retail Malt Beverage & SD Farm Wine License to Holiday Station Stores, LLC from CC & F dba Friendly's Fuel Stop (5-0)
• Approved transfer of Retail Wine & Cider License to Holiday Station Stores, LLC from CC & F dba Friendly's Fuel Stop (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)

General

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners and Sioux Falls City Council are meeting for a joint session to conduct budget hearings and review zoning updates. The agenda includes second readings for rezoning and revisions to the Joint Zoning Ordinance.

• Second reading and possible final adoption of Rezoning #23-05 (A1 to C)
• Second reading for revisions to the Revised Joint Zoning Ordinance
• Joint Budget Hearing for Metro Communications
• Joint Budget Hearing for Siouxland Libraries
• Joint Budget Hearing for Siouxland Heritage Museum

The Commission denied a request to rezone 8 acres from agricultural to commercial use. A proposed ordinance regarding vacation and short-term rentals was remanded back to the Joint Planning Commission. Additionally, the 2024 budgets for Metro Communications, Siouxland Libraries, and Siouxland Heritage Museums were approved.

• Denied rezoning of 8 acres from A-1 Agricultural to C Commercial at Lot 1 & Lot 2 Sundermann Addition (5-0)
• Remanded short-term rental/vacation home rental ordinance amendments back to the Joint Planning Commission (5-0)
• Approved 2024 Metro Communications Agency budget of $6,404,437.00 (5-0)
• Approved 2024 Siouxland Libraries budget of $11,255,932 (5-0)
• Approved 2024 Siouxland Heritage Museums operations and maintenance budgets (5-0)

Building Committee

The committee will discuss updates regarding the Juvenile Justice Center and hold a discussion on election storage space. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the April 4, 2023, meeting.

• Update on Juvenile Justice Center
• Discussion on Election Storage Space
• Approval of April 4, 2023, meeting minutes

The committee approved the minutes from the April 4, 2023 meeting. Members received updates on the Juvenile Justice Center design process and a briefing on election storage space needs.

• Approved meeting minutes from April 4, 2023 (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a public hearing regarding a tree grinding operation permit and consider a preliminary plan for Harr's Addition. The meeting also includes the approval of $7,530,623.67 in bills and a request for a new utility loader for the Highway Department.

• Public hearing for appeal of CUP #23-14 regarding a Rubble Dump (Tree Grinding Operation)
• Authorization for Highway Department to purchase a Toro Dingo TX 525 Compact Utility Loader
• Approval of Preliminary Plan #23-01 for Harr's Addition
• Approval of $7,530,623.67 in bills to be paid
• Stipulation Agreement between Marion Community MHP, LLC and Board of Equalization

The Board of Commissioners approved the agenda and a consent agenda. The primary action taken was the approval of bills to be paid totaling $7,530,623.67.

• Approved the meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $7,530,623.67 in bill payments (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a retail liquor license, a rezoning from agricultural to rural residential, and new highway speed zones. The meeting also includes decisions on various contracts, lease agreements, and county contributions to the Link.

• Public hearing for Retail Malt Beverage & SD Farm Wine License for Pilot's Roadhouse
• Public hearing for Rezoning #23-04 from A-1 Agricultural to RR Rural Residential
• Adoption of an ordinance establishing speed zones on the County Highway System
• County contribution to the Link in the amount of $400,000 per calendar year through 2026
• Approval of property tax abatements totaling $6,876.76 across four parcels

The Board approved a Retail (On-Off Sale) Malt Beverage & SD Farm Wine License for Pilot's Roadhouse. The commission also approved a consent agenda including $1,462,610.53 in bills and various personnel actions.

• Approved Retail (On-Off Sale) Malt Beverage & SD Farm Wine License for Pilot's Roadhouse (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $1,462,610.53 in bills (4-0)
• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Authorized Auditor to publish hearing notices for Holiday Stationstores, LLC liquor license transfers

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on establishing new speed zones for the county highway system. The board will also consider authorizing a joint agreement to fund the Sioux Empire Triage Center.

• Public hearing for first reading of ordinance establishing speed zones on Minnehaha County highways
• Authorization of $400,000 annual county contributions to the Sioux Empire Triage Center through 2026
• Approval of bills totaling $966,566.95
• Authorization for Highway Department to purchase a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
• Briefing on 2nd Quarter 2023 American Rescue Plan expenditures

The Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda and a consent agenda. The consent agenda included the approval of meeting minutes from July 18, 2023, and the payment of various bills totaling $966,566.95.

• Approved the meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including July 18, 2023 minutes and $966,566.95 in bills (4-0)

General

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners and Sioux Falls City Council will hold a joint meeting to consider the second reading and final adoption of Zoning Text Amendment #23-03. This item concerns the Revised Joint Zoning Ordinance MC30-02 for both jurisdictions.

• Second Reading for Final Adoption of Zoning Text Amendment #23-03

The Minnehaha County Commission approved an amendment to the Revised Joint Zoning Ordinance for the County and City of Sioux Falls. The change allows Public Utility Facilities to be used as a Conditional Use in the RC Recreation/Conservation District.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 30-26-23 to allow Public Utility Facilities in the RC Recreation/Conservation District (4-0)

Joint Planning Commission with City of Sioux Falls

The joint commission will consider a conditional use permit for a mini storage facility and zoning changes for short-term rentals, among other items.

• Conditional Use Permit #23-32: Mini Storage Facility at 1002 S Hillside Drive
• Rezoning #23-05: Property along SD Highway 38 to C Commercial District
• Zoning Text Amendment #23-04: Add Vacation Home/Short Term Rental Regulations

The Joint Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a mini-storage facility. A separate request for a public utility facility was withdrawn because the property was annexed into the city of Sioux Falls.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit #23-32 for mini-storage facility at 1002 S Hillside Drive (County 5-0, City 4-0)
• Approved June 26, 2023 meeting minutes (County 5-0, City 4-0)
• Withdrew Conditional Use Permit #23-13 for a collector well in Mapleton Township

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several conditional use permits for building expansions and a short-term rental. The meeting also includes a review of a preliminary subdivision plan in Lyons Township.

• Conditional Use Permit #23-30: request to exceed 3,600 square feet of accessory building area at 25144 466th Avenue
• Conditional Use Permit #23-31: request to exceed 1,600 square feet of accessory building area at 25793 Country Lane
• Preliminary Subdivision Plan #23-01: subdivision of Tracts 3 & 5 Harr’s Addition along SD Highway 38
• Conditional Use Permit #23-27: request for a short-term rental at 26559 East Shore Place

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a residential accessory building in Lyons Township. The commission also approved a preliminary subdivision plan for a light industrial development in Benton Township.

• Approved June 26, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #23-30 for 8,260 sq ft of accessory building area at 25144 466th Avenue (5-0)
• Approved Preliminary Subdivision Plan #23-01 for 12 lots at Tracts 3 & 5 Harr’s Addition (5-0)

General

The Board of Adjustment will decide on a variance to allow an accessory building below the base flood elevation.

• Variance #23-01 for Michael Bemboom's property at 47299 250th Street

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved the meeting minutes from June 26, 2023. The board also reviewed a variance request for an accessory building in a floodplain, though the final decision on that item is not recorded in the provided text.

• Approved June 26, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review multiple contracts for community services, including agreements with the University of South Dakota and South Dakota Urban Indian Health. The meeting also includes discussions on property tax abatements, highway design agreements, and the 2024 provisional budget.

• $247,800 agreement with University of South Dakota for project management and data services
• $47,000 agreement with South Dakota Urban Indian Health for cultural programming
• $59,833.87 South Dakota Department of Public Safety Victims' Services Grant
• Approval of property tax abatements for parcels in Sioux Falls and Siegfried
• Authorization of immediate hiring for four new positions in the FY24 provisional budget

The Board of Commissioners approved several grant agreements for health improvement, juvenile justice, and cultural programming. The board also approved a consent agenda including over $5.7 million in bills.

• Approved bills to be paid in the amount of $5,742,620.01 (5-0)
• Approved $247,800 agreement with University of South Dakota for project management and data analysis (5-0)
• Approved $20,200 agreement with University of South Dakota for Juvenile Justice Coordinating Committee assistance (5-0)
• Approved $47,000 agreement with South Dakota Urban Indian Health for Racial Ethnic Equity/Native American Cultural Programming (5-0)
• Approved $47,000 agreement with Think 3D for the Leaders of Tomorrow Program (5-0)
• Approved Special Event Consume & Blend Beverage License C&B 23-02 (5-0)
• Approved Special Event Consume & Blend Beverage License C&B 23-03 (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a $437,500 grant from the MacArthur Foundation for the Safety and Justice Challenge. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the 2024 budget and various highway and jail department requests.

• $437,500 Safety and Justice Challenge Sustaining Grant from MacArthur Foundation
• First reading for Rezoning #23-04 from A-1 Agricultural to RR Rural Residential
• Approval of $1,284,503.71 in bills to be paid
• Purchase request for a tandem axle truck through the State of Minnesota
• Discussion of 2024 Budget and a $1.5M Opt Out Resolution

The Board of Commissioners approved the agenda and a consent agenda. The primary action was the approval of bills to be paid totaling $1,284,503.71.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills to be paid totaling $1,284,503.71 (5-0)
• Approved June 27, 2023 Commission Meeting Minutes (5-0)
• Approved June 27, 2023 Joint City of Sioux Falls/Minnehaha County Minutes (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will meet to review routine administrative items and personnel actions. The board will consider authorizing the Chair to sign funding agreements with Hartford Township and Valley Springs Township.

• Payment of bills totaling $1,143,488.54
• Funding agreements with Hartford Township and Valley Springs Township
• Request to display fireworks at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds on July 4, 2023
• Approval of abatement applications
• Review of Mobile Crisis Team statistics for May 2023

The Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda, which included $1,143,488.54 in bills for various county services. The board also processed several new hires, one promotion, and five step increases for county employees.

• Approved consent agenda including $1,143,488.54 in bills (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved 11 new hires across Equalization, Jail, Planning, Sheriff, and Treasurer offices
• Approved promotion of Logan Lorenzen to Juvenile Correctional Officer II
• Approved step increases for five employees in Equalization, JDC, and Planning

Joint City of Sioux Falls/Minnehaha County

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners and Sioux Falls City Council are holding a joint meeting. They will conduct public hearings and second readings for a specific property rezoning and an ordinance amendment.

• Public hearing and second reading for Rezoning #23-03 to change property from A-1 Agricultural District to Mapleton Golf Planned Development District
• Public hearing and second reading for Ordinance Amendment #23-03 regarding revisions to the Revised Joint Ordinance

The Joint City of Sioux Falls/Minnehaha County Commission approved a rezoning request to allow a private golf course with clubhouse and lodging. A separate proposal to allow public utility facilities in the RC Recreation/Conservation District was deferred.

• Approved Ordinance 30-45-20 to rezone 210.38 acres from A-1 Agricultural District to Mapleton Golf Planned Development District (4-0)
• Approved amendment to change the golf course bar closing time from 1:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
• Deferred public hearing and second reading of Ordinance Amendment #23-03 regarding Public Utility Facilities in the RC District until July 25, 2023 (4-0)

Joint Planning Commission with City of Sioux Falls

The Joint Minnehaha County and City of Sioux Falls Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for transferring building eligibilities and a minor amendment to a planned development district. These items involve properties in Mapleton Township.

• Conditional Use Permit #23-26 to transfer three building eligibilities to NW¼ NE¼ Section 26 T102N-R49W Mapleton Township (Nineteen Flags LLC)
• Minor Amendment #23-01 to Laurel Ridge Planned Development District for one single family dwelling at 47677 Slip Up Creek Road

The Joint Minnehaha County and City of Sioux Falls Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit to transfer building eligibilities for a site near Interstate 90. The commission also approved the May 22, 2023, meeting minutes with amendments.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit #23-26 to transfer three building eligibilities in Mapleton Township (County: 4-0, City: 4-0)
• Approved amended May 22, 2023, meeting minutes (County: 4-0, City: 4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing several conditional use permits for accessory buildings and a government training facility. The body will also consider a rezoning request from agricultural to rural residential and discuss a zoning text amendment regarding transmission pipelines.

• Rezoning #23-04: A-1 Agricultural to RR Rural Residential at 25349 478th Avenue
• CUP #23-22: Government Training Facility south of Garretson along 254th Street
• CUP #23-23: Accessory building area increase to 6,764 sq ft at 46281 263rd Street
• CUP #23-24: Accessory building area increase to 12,396 sq ft at 26353 483rd Avenue
• CUP #23-25: Accessory building area increase to 18,717 sq ft at 47084 257th Street

The Planning Commission approved two conditional use permits as part of a consent agenda. These include a government training facility for the Garretson Fire Department and an increase in accessory building area for a residential property.

• Approved May 22, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #23-22 for a Garretson Fire Department training facility (4-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #23-23 for 6,764 square feet of accessory building area at 46281 263rd Street (4-0)

General

The Joint Minnehaha County and City of Dell Rapids Planning Commission is meeting to consider two conditional use permits. The commission will review requests for a contractor's shop and storage units at two different locations.

• Conditional Use Permit #23-16 for a Contractor’s Shop & Storage Yard at 47167 Lindy Circle
• Conditional Use Permit #23-29 for Storage Units & Outdoor Storage at 24665 S Garfield Avenue

The Joint Minnehaha County and City of Dell Rapids Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a contractor's shop and storage yard. The commission also approved the meeting minutes from September 26, 2022.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit #23-16 for a Contractor’s Shop & Storage Yard at 47167 Lindy Circle (County 4-0, City 3-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from September 26, 2022 (County 4-0, City 3-0)

General

The Minnehaha County Board of Adjustment will consider an appeal from Christopher Kranzler regarding a denied building permit. The permit concerns the construction of a horse stable before a single-family dwelling is built in Mapleton Township.

• Zoning Board of Adjustment Appeal #23-01: Building permit for horse stable at Lot 11 Block 2 Cedar Ridge Addition

The Zoning Board of Adjustment upheld the Planning Director's decision to deny a building permit for a horse stable on a vacant lot. The board determined that a principal residential use must be established before accessory structures can be permitted.

• Approved meeting minutes from October 25, 2021 (4-0)
• Denied Appeal #23-01 regarding a building permit for a horse stable prior to a single-family dwelling (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a consent agenda including bills totaling $6,386,472.16. The meeting includes discussions on the FY2024 budget and authorizations for infrastructure and facility projects.

• Bills to be paid in the amount of $6,386,472.16
• Bid results and award recommendation for the Jail Interior Paint project with Valhalla Painting, LLC
• Minnehaha County/Mapleton Township Rural Action Infrastructure Funding Agreement
• Handbook changes regarding pregnant and nursing employees
• Request to display fireworks at Huset's Speedway on June 24, 2023

The Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda that included the minutes from the June 12, 2023, special meeting and a series of bills for payment. The board also voted to amend the meeting agenda.

• Approved bills to be paid totaling $6,386,472.16 (4-0)
• Approved Special Commission Meeting Minutes for June 12, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved amended agenda (4-0)

Special Board of Commission

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss a specific contract modification. The board will consider authorizing the Chair to sign a change order for road work.

• Change order between Minnehaha County and Duininck Inc. for MC23-01 Mill and Asphalt Overlay

The Minnehaha County Commission authorized a change order for a mill and asphalt overlay contract. This action increased the total contract price for the project.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Authorized Change Order #1 for MC23-01 Mill and Asphalt Overlay with Duininck Inc., increasing the contract by $400,109.19 to a new total of $2,757,419.21 (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to review the FY24 budget overview. Discussions include staffing requests, elected official salaries, and long-range financial projections.

• UC3 Expansion presentation by Warden Mike Mattson
• Highway equipment review by Highway Superintendent Steve Groen
• Discussion on staffing requests and elected official salaries
• Review of outside agencies
• Long range financial projection and means of finance updates

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review ordinance amendments and a rezoning request from Agricultural District to the Mapleton Golf Planned Development District. The body is also deciding on several vehicle purchases and service contracts for the jail and public defender.

• Payment of bills totaling $1,900,074.16
• Rezoning #23-03 from A-1 Agricultural District to Mapleton Golf Planned Development District
• Purchase of a Dodge Charger AWD V6 for the jail via State Bid Contract #17620
• Renewal contract for Indigent Defense Services between Minnehaha County and UJS for FY 2024
• Purchase of a 2022 Dodge Ram 2500 Truck for the Facilities Department

The Board of Commissioners approved the agenda and a consent agenda that included the May 23, 2023 meeting minutes and $1,900,074.16 in bill payments. The board also recorded several new hires, one promotion, and 12 step increases for county employees.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including May 23 minutes and $1,900,074.16 in bills (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Hired Chevelyn McCandless as seasonal Grounds Worker at $17.50/hour
• Hired Seth Altwine as seasonal Laborer at $17.50/hour
• Hired Isabell Ford as Juvenile Correctional Officer I at $22.98/hour
• Promoted Sabrina Garcia to Juvenile Correctional Officer II at $26.65/hour
• Approved 12 employee step increases across various departments

Board of Commissioners

The Board is reviewing the 2024 budget process, including financial trends and staffing requests. Discussions include a 5% matrix adjustment and a 10% health insurance increase. The meeting covers forecasts for the highway fund, building fund, and debt service.

• FY24 budget process and financial trends
• 5% matrix adjustment and 10% health insurance increase
• 2024 staffing requests for new and grant-funded positions
• Review of fee schedules
• Highway Fund cashflow analysis

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review bid results for a wetland mitigation project and hold a public hearing for an ordinance amendment. The body is also considering the payment of over $1.5 million in bills.

• Bills to be paid in the amount of $1,556,717.28
• Bid results and award recommendation for MC17-10 – Hwy 149 Wetland Mitigation
• Public hearing and second reading for Ordinance Amendment #23-02
• Petition for Compromise of Lien DPNO-84758
• Agreement with Ducks Unlimited, Inc

The Board approved a contract with Ducks Unlimited, Inc. for wetland mitigation credits on Highway 149. The commission also approved the agenda, the May 16 meeting minutes, and a series of bills and personnel actions.

• Approved $282,480 bid from Ducks Unlimited, Inc. for Hwy 149 Wetland Mitigation (4-0)
• Approved bills to be paid totaling $1,556,717.28 (4-0)
• Approved May 16, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved hiring of 7 new employees across various departments
• Approved step increases for 6 employees

Joint Planning Commission with City of Sioux Falls

The Joint Minnehaha County and City of Sioux Falls Planning Commission will review a rezoning request for a planned development district and a conditional use permit for a bar and lounge. The body will also discuss a draft zoning amendment regarding short-term rentals.

• Rezoning #23-03: Request by Nineteen Flags, LLC to change land from A-1 Agricultural to PD Mapleton Golf Planned Development District
• Conditional Use Permit #23-17: Request by Explosive Ventures LLC for a Bar & Lounge at 7401 E Arrowhead Parkway
• Zoning Text Amendment #23-03: Proposal to add Public Utility Facility as a Conditional Use in the RC Recreation/Conservation Zoning District
• Discussion of draft zoning text amendment for Vacation Home/Short-Term Rentals

The Joint Minnehaha County and City of Sioux Falls Planning Commission approved a zoning text amendment to allow public utility facilities as a conditional use in Recreation/Conservation Districts. The commission also approved the April 24, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Approved Zoning Text Amendment #23-03 to add Public Utility Facility as a conditional use in RC Recreation/Conservation District (County 6-0, City 4-0)
• Approved April 24, 2023 meeting minutes (County 6-0, City 4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several conditional use permits for land use and building expansions. The body will also discuss a potential amendment to the zoning ordinance regarding storage container regulations.

• Conditional Use Permit #23-18 for temporary fireworks sales at 26014 482nd Avenue
• Conditional Use Permit #23-19 for 5,296 sqft of accessory building space at 25221 468th Avenue
• Conditional Use Permit #23-20 to transfer building eligibility at 46134 263rd Street
• Conditional Use Permit #23-21 to expand a mini storage facility near the I-29 & 250th Street intersection
• Discussion on potential zoning ordinance amendments for storage containers

The Planning Commission approved two conditional use permits via a consent agenda. One permit allows for annual temporary fireworks sales in Brandon Township, and another allows for an accessory building exceeding size limits in Lyons Township.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit #23-18 for temporary fireworks sales at 26014 482nd Avenue (6-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #23-19 for a 5,296 sqft accessory building at 25221 468th Avenue (6-0)
• Approved April 24, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding an appeal of a decision to allow a rubble dump and tree grinding operation. The body is also reviewing annual briefings from the Auditor, Planning, and Museum departments and considering several surplus equipment disposals.

• Public hearing for appeal of CUP #23-14 for a Rubble Dump (Tree Grinding Operation)
• Payment of bills totaling $5,681,563.23
• Contract with Tegra, Inc. for Owners Representation Services on the Juvenile Justice Center Project
• Authorization to publish notice to bidders for County Jail interior painting
• Approval of property tax abatements for Parcel-67012 totaling $6,638.99

The Board of Commissioners approved the agenda and a consent agenda. The consent agenda included the approval of meeting minutes from May 2 and May 9, 2023, and the payment of bills totaling $5,681,563.23.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including May 2 and May 9 minutes (5-0)
• Approved bills to be paid totaling $5,681,563.23 (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is conducting a scheduled tour of county sites and developments. The itinerary includes visits to businesses, infrastructure, and municipal areas. No formal votes or policy decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Tours of Lippert (1200 E. Birch St) and Spartan (907 7th Ave. N) in Brandon
• Visit to Angus Anson Power Plant (7100 East Rice Street)
• Visit to Minnehaha County Highway Department (2124 E. 60th St. N.)
• Visit to Raven Innovation Campus (47513 254th St. Baltic)
• Review of developments in the City of Crooks and Foundation Park

The Board of Commissioners conducted a tour of various sites, including redevelopment projects and industrial facilities. No substantive policy decisions or votes were recorded during this meeting.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review three infrastructure agreements with Civil Design Inc. for structure replacements and rehabilitation. The board is also considering a new Limited Public Use Policy and the first reading of Ordinance Amendment #23-02.

• Payment of bills totaling $821,829.38
• Construction Administration Agreement with Civil Design Inc. for Project MC20-14 Structure 50-272-030 Replacement
• Final Design Agreement with Civil Design Inc. for Project MC20-13 Structure 50-237-120 Replacement
• Final Design Agreement with Civil Design Inc. for Project MC23-10 Structure 50-197-100 Rehab
• First reading of Ordinance Amendment #23-02

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request and discuss the establishment of liquor license numbers and fees. The body will also consider grant applications and property tax abatements.

• Public hearing for Rezoning #23-02 to change from A-1 Agricultural to C Commercial District
• Payment of bills totaling $918,114.76
• Resolution to establish allowable Off-Sale and On-Sale Liquor Licenses and associated fees
• Authorization for the county to be a sub-recipient of OVW Fiscal Year 2023 Grants
• Property tax abatement applications for Parcel 21763 ($2,807.85) and Parcel 55449 ($633.68)

The Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda, which included paying $918,114.76 in bills and approving April 2023 salaries. The board also processed several personnel actions and received the February 2023 Coroner Report. A public hearing was held regarding a rezoning request for a 12.91-acre parcel at 250th Street and Interstate 29.

• Approved bills to be paid in the amount of $918,114.76 (5-0)
• Approved April 2023 Commission and department salaries (5-0)
• Approved hire of Donald Christensen as seasonal Laborer at $17.50/hour
• Approved hire of Selina Betancourt as Juvenile Correctional Worker at $21.00/hour
• Approved hire of Ashley Gonzales as Safe Home Program Worker at $18.00/hour
• Approved hire of Michelle Sorensen as Tax and License Associate at $18.00/hour
• Promoted James Sadkovich to Senior Deputy State’s Attorney at $3,580.00/biweekly
• Promoted Samara Strom to Juvenile Correctional Officer II at $26.65/hour

Joint Planning Commission with City of Sioux Falls

The Joint Minnehaha County and City of Sioux Falls Planning Commission will meet to review planning items. The primary action is a request from the City of Sioux Falls for a conditional use permit to install a collector well.

• Conditional Use Permit #23-13 for a Public Utility Facility (Collector Well) on Tract 1 & 2 (Ex. H-1) NE¼ SW¼ Section 29 T102N-R49W in Mapleton Township

The commission deferred a conditional use permit for a City of Sioux Falls collector well because the use is not currently listed in the Joint Zoning Ordinance. The County and City Planning Commissions also approved the meeting minutes from January 23, 2023.

• Deferred Conditional Use Permit #23-13 for a public utility facility (collector well) to July 24, 2023 (County 6-0, City 5-0)
• Approved January 23, 2023 meeting minutes (County 6-0, City 5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss a zoning text amendment regarding transmission pipeline regulations. The body will also review several conditional use permits and one agricultural tourism permit.

• Zoning Text Amendment #23-02 to add Transmission Pipeline Regulations
• Conditional Use Permit #23-15 for a Class C Beef CAFO at 26326 487th Avenue
• Conditional Use Permit #23-14 for a Rubble Dump (Tree Grinding Operation) at 267th Street & 464th Avenue
• Agricultural Tourism Permit #23-01 for a Farm Experience at 8700 E Sunset Circle
• Conditional Use Permit #23-12 for building eligibility at 24854 480th Avenue

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for building eligibility in Logan Township and an agricultural tourism permit for a farm experience in Split Rock Township. The commission also approved the meeting minutes from March 27, 2023.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit #23-12 for building eligibility at 24854 480th Avenue (6-0)
• Approved Agricultural Tourism Permit #23-01 for a farm experience at 8700 E Sunset Circle (6-0)
• Approved March 27, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a consent agenda including $6,005,612.60 in bills. The meeting includes public hearings for liquor licenses and decisions on county vehicle purchases and surplus equipment.

• Bills to be paid totaling $6,005,612.60
• Public hearings for liquor licenses for Red Rock Bar & Grill, Inc, Siouxland Renaissance Association, and Sioux Falls Campgrounds Inc.
• Purchase of a 2023 Chevy Equinox for $31,953
• Proposed resolution to establish fees for completing open records requests
• Renewal of Solid Waste Permit #23-01 for a medical waste treatment facility

The Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda that included the payment of $6,005,612.60 in bills. The board also amended the meeting agenda to remove specific abatement recommendations and a grant authorization item.

• Approved bills to be paid totaling $6,005,612.60 (5-0)
• Removed five abatements recommended for denial from Parcel 29518 from the consent agenda (5-0)
• Removed item #15 regarding the South Dakota Attorney General Application for OVW Fiscal Year 2023 Grants from the agenda (5-0)
• Approved the amended agenda (5-0)
• Approved the consent agenda (5-0)

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will convene to conduct a hearing of appeals. The meeting includes the swearing-in of Commissioner Gerald Beninga as a member of the board.

• Hearing of appeals led by Director of Equalization Chris Lilla

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization is meeting to conduct hearings of appeals. These proceedings are led by the Director of Equalization, Chris Lilla.

• Hearing of appeals

Board of Commissioners

The Board is convening as the County Board of Equalization to manage 2023 property assessments. The body will authorize the Director of Equalization to make various value adjustments and exemptions. The meeting includes a hearing of appeals.

• Authorization to correct errors and make adjustments for 2023
• Authorization to add omitted property to assessment rolls
• Application of exemptions for disabled veterans and renewable energy
• Adjustments for disabled and senior citizen dwelling assessment freezes
• Hearing of appeals led by Director of Equalization Chris Lilla

The Board of Equalization met over three days to review property tax appeals and exemptions. The board approved various value adjustments for residential and commercial properties and authorized the Director of Equalization to apply specific tax exemptions and corrections for 2023.

• Authorized Director of Equalization to correct 2023 errors and adjustments (4-0)
• Authorized Director of Equalization to add omitted property to 2023 rolls (4-0)
• Approved exemptions for disabled veterans, renewable energy, and tax-exempt status (4-0)
• Denied exemption applications for three parcels for not meeting requirements (4-0)
• Reduced total value of Cain's View Estates property from $3,794,800 to $2,903,800 (5-0)
• Reduced total value of Hidden Meadows property from $5,389,300 to $4,714,300 (5-0)
• Adjusted multiple individual residential appeals, lowering building values for most (4-0)
• Changed total value for Omrotse Trust properties from $12,000 to $79,800 (4-0)

Building Committee

The Minnehaha County Building Committee will meet to discuss proposed updates to highway facility gutters and canopies. The committee will also receive an annual briefing from Facilities Director Mark Kriens.

• Proposed changes to Highway Facility gutters and canopies
• Facilities Department Annual Briefing

The committee reached a consensus to recommend specific construction options for the highway facility to the Board of Commissioners. They also reviewed the 2023 Facilities Department project presentation.

• Approved meeting minutes from February 7, 2023 (5-0)
• Recommended gutter option four ($94,535.00) to Board of Commissioners
• Recommended canopy option eight ($7,154.00) to Board of Commissioners
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding budget carryover and supplements. The meeting includes discussions on 2023 equalization market changes and a highway department overview.

• Public hearing for budget carryover and other budget supplements
• First reading for Rezoning #23-02 to change A-1 Agricultural District to C Commercial District
• Payment of bills totaling $921,966.59
• Purchase of eight pursuit rated vehicles for the Sheriff's Office from Karl Chevrolet
• Financial agreement with the City of Sioux Falls for the North Marion Road Project

The Board of Commissioners approved budget supplements totaling $879,575.89 for the General Fund and $8,117,257.22 for Special Revenue Funds. The board also authorized the purchase of eight police vehicles and several highway project agreements.

• Approved $879,575.89 General Fund and $8,117,257.22 Special Revenue budget supplements (4-0)
• Authorized purchase of 8 Chevrolet Silverado Police Pursuit Vehicles for $343,833.60 (4-0)
• Authorized Auditor to publish notice for A-1 Agricultural to C Commercial rezoning hearing (4-0)
• Appointed Emergency Manager as designee for South Dakota Wildland Fire Division resources (4-0)
• Approved $10,000 transfer from Museum Store Fund to Museum Special Enterprise Fund (4-0)
• Authorized $44,800 agreement with JEO Consulting Group for floodgate removal design (4-0)
• Approved jurisdiction transfer for Ellis Road Bridge to City of Sioux Falls (4-0)
• Approved financial agreement with City of Sioux Falls for North Marion Road Project (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings for a zoning ordinance text amendment and a rezoning request. The board will also review property tax abatement applications and receive a spring flood outlook briefing.

• Payment of bills totaling $787,524.89
• Public hearing for Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment #23-01
• Public hearing for Rezoning #23-01 to change A-1 Agricultural & R/C Recreation Conservation to RR Rural Residential
• Property tax abatement applications including $16,134.30 for Boyce Park Partners I LLC
• Amendment to Operations Agreement between Horizon Agency, Risk Analysis and Management Corp, and Minnehaha County

The Board approved a zoning amendment to regulate vacation and short-term rentals via conditional use permits. The Board also denied a request to rezone 60 acres for residential development and approved a health care plan operations agreement amendment.

• Approved zoning amendment #23-01 to regulate short-term and vacation rentals (3-2)
• Denied rezoning request #23-01 for 60 acres at 257th St and 473rd Ave (5-0)
• Approved $787,524.89 in bills (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved amendment to operations agreement with Horizon Agency and Risk Analysis and Management Corp (4-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved March 21 and March 23, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to consider a conditional use permit for a rock extraction quarry expansion. The body will also review a commercial rezoning request and a permit for a telecommunications tower.

• Review of Conditional Use Permit #21-16 to expand existing rock extraction quarry at 48175 Highway 42
• Rezoning #23-02 from Agricultural District to Commercial District at I-29 & 250th Street Intersection
• Conditional Use Permit #23-11 for a telecommunications tower at 808 W. Holly Blvd

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a 190-foot telecommunications tower and updated conditions for a rock extraction quarry expansion. A rezoning request for a commercial expansion near Baltic was also recommended for approval. Residents provided public comment regarding concerns over proposed carbon dioxide pipelines.

• Recommended approval of Rezoning #23-02 from Agricultural to Commercial for storage unit expansion (6-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #23-11 for a 190-foot telecommunications tower (6-0)
• Approved updated conditions for Conditional Use Permit #21-16 to expand rock extraction quarry (6-0)
• Approved February 27, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The board is meeting for routine business and a scheduled executive session. No specific policy decisions or contracts are listed on the public agenda.

• Executive Session for the purpose of SDCL 1-25-2 (1), (3) and (4)

The Commission met to approve the agenda and enter into an executive session. No substantive policy or budget decisions were recorded.

• Approved the agenda (5-0)
• Entered into Executive Session pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2 (1), (3), and (4) (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several service agreements for the county jail and authorize the purchase of a 2023 Ram 2500 for the Highway Department. The body will also consider a letter of concern to the Public Utilities Commission and approve over $5.5 million in bills.

• Payment of bills totaling $5,566,195.46
• Proposed letter of concern to the Public Utilities Commission regarding Heartland Greenway Navigator Pipeline
• Purchase of a 2023 Ram 2500 for the Highway Department
• Service agreements for Jail Security Automation Systems and SCRAM Electronic Monitoring
• Pharmacy services agreement between Minnehaha County Jail and Diamond Drugs, Inc.

The Board approved a letter of concern to the Public Utilities Commission regarding a proposed carbon dioxide pipeline. Other key actions included approving over $5.5 million in bills and authorizing a grant application for a Victim Witness Assistant.

• Authorized letter of concern to Public Utilities Commission regarding Heartland Greenway Navigator Pipeline (4-1)
• Approved $5,566,195.46 in bills (5-0)
• Authorized $65,036.82 STOP-P Grant application for a Victim Witness Assistant (5-0)
• Approved $52,115 purchase of a 2023 Ram 2500 for Highway Department (5-0)
• Approved full-time Legal Office Assistant for Public Defender's Office (5-0)
• Approved $40,656.75 annual Jail Security Automation Systems service agreement (5-0)
• Approved 340B contract pharmacy services agreement with Diamond Drugs, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved Master Agency Renewal Agreement with Alcohol Monitoring Systems, Inc. (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a rezoning request and a text amendment to the 1990 Revised Zoning Ordinance. The body is also considering an amendment to the Joint Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Agreement with the City of Sioux Falls.

• Bills to be paid totaling $791,769.33
• First reading for Rezoning #23-01 from A-1 and R/C districts to RR Rural Residential District
• First reading of Ordinance Amendment #23-01 to the 1990 Revised Zoning Ordinance
• Third Amendment to the Joint Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Agreement with the City of Sioux Falls
• Property tax abatement applications for seven parcels

The Board of Commissioners approved a pay increase for Board of Mental Illness lay members and authorized a $25,900 payment to the Sioux Empire Fair Association for lost revenue. The board also approved several zoning public hearing notices and a public safety agreement with the City of Sioux Falls.

• Approved increasing hourly rate for Board of Mental Illness Lay Board Members from $32 to $64 (5-0)
• Authorized $25,900 payment to Sioux Empire Fair Association for lost revenue due to parking lot construction delays (5-0)
• Authorized public hearing for March 28 to consider rezoning A-1 and R/C districts to RR Rural Residential District (5-0)
• Authorized public hearing for March 28 to consider zoning text amendments for Vacation Home and Short Term Rentals (5-0)
• Authorized signing of the third amendment to the Joint Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Agreement with the City of Sioux Falls (5-0)
• Approved $791,769.33 in bills for payment (5-0)
• Issued Proclamation declaring March 18, 2023, as St. Patrick’s Day in Minnehaha County (5-0)
• Approved seven property tax abatement applications for 2022 (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider liquor licenses for Triple J, Inc. and authorize agreements for detention services and rural ambulance quality assurance. The meeting also includes annual briefings from the Safety Committee, Equalization Director, and Treasurer's Office.

• Public hearing for three 2023 Retail Malt Beverage and SD Farm Wine Licenses for Triple J, Inc.
• Bills to be paid totaling $774,610.47
• 2023 Detention Services Intergovernmental Agreement with US Department of Justice/Us Marshals Service
• 2023 Agreement for Quality Assurance Director for Rural Ambulance Services
• Annual briefings from the County Safety Committee, Equalization, and Treasurer's Office

The Board of Commissioners denied three liquor license applications for Triple J, Inc. due to the unsuitability of the location. The board also approved a detention services agreement with the US Department of Justice and a quality assurance agreement for rural ambulance services.

• Denied three Retail Malt Beverage and SD Farm Wine license applications for Triple J, Inc. (4-1)
• Approved 2023 Detention Services Intergovernmental Agreement with US Department of Justice/US Marshal Service (5-0)
• Approved 2023 agreement for Quality Assurance Director for Rural Ambulance Services with Dr. Jeff Luther (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $774,610.47 in bills and February 2023 salaries (5-0)
• Approved hiring Alison Hanes as Administrative Clerk for Human Services at $19.81/hour
• Approved step increases for six employees in Air Guard, Auditor's Office, Museum, and Public Defender's Office

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss a zoning text amendment to add regulations for vacation homes and short-term rentals. The body is also reviewing several conditional use permits and one rezoning request.

• Zoning Text Amendment #23-01 to add Vacation Home/Short Term Rental Regulations
• Rezoning #23-01 from A-1 Agricultural and RC Recreation/Conservation to RR Rural Residential at 473rd Avenue & 257th Street
• Temporary Use Permit #22-03 for a temporary asphalt plant east of I-90 Exit 390 on SD Highway 38
• Conditional Use Permit #23-08 for a dog training kennel at 45924 263rd Street
• Conditional Use Permit #23-10 for a short-term rental motel at 46642 SD Highway 38

The commission recommended approval of a zoning text amendment to regulate vacation homes and short-term rentals via conditional use permits. They also approved three conditional use permits for a dog training facility, a manufactured home, and a short-term rental. A rezoning request for a residential subdivision was recommended for denial.

• Recommended approval of Zoning Text Amendment #23-01 for short-term rental regulations (5-0)
• Amended short-term rental occupancy limit to three people per bedroom (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #23-08 for a dog training kennel (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #23-09 for a manufactured home (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #23-10 for a short-term rental motel (5-0)
• Recommended denial of Rezoning #23-01 for a rural residential subdivision (5-0)
• Acknowledged withdrawal of Temporary Use Permit #22-03 for an asphalt plant (5-0)
• Approved January 23, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a recommendation to submit a letter of concern to the Public Utilities Commission. The meeting includes votes on bridge design agreements, open records fees, and national opioid settlement agreements.

• Payment of bills totaling $6,269,466.53
• Property tax abatement application for Cherapa II QOZB LLC for $380,599.79
• Design agreements for bridge replacements with Houston Engineering, Inc., JEO Consulting Group, Inc., and IMEG Corp.
• Resolution to establish fees for the completion of open records requests
• Participation agreements for the 2023 National Opioid Settlement with Allergan, Teva, CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart

The Board approved several engineering agreements for bridge replacements and joined the 2023 National Opioid Settlements. The Commission also updated the open records policy and employee handbook, while deferring a decision on open records fees and a letter regarding the Heartland Greenway Navigator Pipeline.

• Approved $6,269,466.53 in bills (4-0)
• Authorized bridge design agreements with Houston Engineering ($89,809), JEO Consulting Group ($99,420), SRF, Inc. ($91,242), and IMEG Corp. ($79,111.83) (4-0)
• Approved participation in 2023 National Opioid Settlements with Teva, Allergan, CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart (4-0)
• Approved updated open records policy (4-0)
• Approved updates to employee handbook and new cell phone policies (4-0)
• Approved $69,721.22 budget supplement for Emergency Management (4-0)
• Tabled letter of concern regarding Heartland Greenway Navigator Pipeline until March 21, 2023 (4-0)
• Deferred resolution on open records request fees until April 18, 2023 (3-1)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a special session to consider a motion to certify the results of the February 14, 2023 Minnehaha Conservation District Election Canvas.

• Certification of February 14, 2023 Minnehaha Conservation District Election Canvas

The Board of Commissioners convened as the Conservation District Election Canvassing Board to review election results. The board voted to certify the results of the February 14, 2023, special election.

• Approved the agenda (4-0)
• Certified the February 14, 2023, Minnehaha Conservation District Election Canvas (4-0)

Building Committee

The Minnehaha County Building Committee is meeting to review the Administration Building remodel. The session includes an opportunity for public comment and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Administration Building Remodel discussion

The committee approved the minutes from the December 6, 2022 meeting. Facilities Director Mark Kriens provided updates on completed remodel work in the Administration building and ongoing projects at Health and Human Services, the Public Defender’s Office, and the Highway Department Building.

• Approved December 6, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the issuance of certificates of participation for a Juvenile Justice Center. The meeting includes decisions on road construction contracts and jail housing agreements with other counties.

• Issuance of Certificates of Participation for a Juvenile Justice Center
• Payment of bills totaling $1,588,267.71
• Award recommendation for MC23-01 Mill and Asphalt Overlay to Duininck Inc.
• 2023 Jail Housing Per Diem Contracts with Lincoln, McCook, Clay, and Lake Counties
• Public hearing for Triple J, Inc. regarding retail malt beverage and SD farm wine licenses

The Board authorized the issuance of Certificates of Participation to finance a new Juvenile Justice Center. Other key actions included awarding a $2.3M highway paving contract and approving various jail and juvenile housing agreements.

• Approved Resolution MC23-07 to finance a new Juvenile Justice Center for $50,000,000 (5-0)
• Awarded $2,357,310.02 highway mill and asphalt overlay contract to Duininck, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Jail Housing Per Diem Contracts with Lincoln, McCook, Clay, and Lake Counties at $106.15 per bed (5-0)
• Approved 2023 JDC Partner County Per Diem Agreements for 15 counties (5-0)
• Authorized $56,415.21 agreement with Sioux Valley Electric for power line relocation (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Cole Robbins to the Housing and Redevelopment Commission (5-0)
• Tabled public hearing for Triple J, Inc. alcohol beverage licenses until February 28, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved compromise and release of two county aid liens via Resolutions MC23-09 and MC23-10 (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners and Sioux Falls City Council are holding a joint meeting. The board will consider a motion to approve, deny, or amend a conditional use permit for a kennel.

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

The Board of Commissioners approved a conditional use permit for Jeremy Schelhaas to operate a dog breeding and raising kennel. The approval includes original staff conditions and a requirement that the permit is not transferable to future property owners.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit 22-81 for a kennel in Benton Township (5-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding retail malt beverage and wine licenses for Triple J, Inc. The body is also deciding on an agreement with the City of Sioux Falls for renovations to the Human Services Building.

• Payment of bills totaling $1,481,932.47
• Public hearing for three 2023 Retail Malt Beverage and SD Farm Wine Licenses for Triple J, Inc.
• Agreement with City of Sioux Falls for alterations/renovations to the Human Services Building
• MOU with South Dakota State University for 4H Programming
• Briefing on 4th Quarter 2022 American Rescue Plan Expenditures

The Board approved agreement documents with the City of Sioux Falls for renovations to the Human Services Building and a Memorandum of Understanding with South Dakota State University for 4-H programming. The Commission also approved a partial release of a joint lien and authorized $1,481,932.47 in bill payments.

• Approved $1,481,932.47 in bills (5-0)
• Authorized agreement with City of Sioux Falls for Human Services Building renovations (5-0)
• Authorized Memorandum of Understanding with South Dakota State University for 4-H programming (5-0)
• Approved Resolution MC23-06 to release petitioner from joint lien upon payment of $3,508.38 (5-0)
• Deferred consideration of three liquor licenses for Triple J, Inc. until February 7, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved one-step salary adjustment for Deputy State's Attorney Drew DeGroot

Joint Planning Commission with City of Sioux Falls

The Joint City of Sioux Falls and Minnehaha County Planning Commission will consider several conditional use permits. These requests include building expansions and the establishment of bed and breakfasts.

• CUP #23-01: Request for 3,000 sq ft of accessory building space at 6800 W Benson Road
• CUP #23-04: Request for a Bed & Breakfast Establishment at 47644 Slip Up Creek Road
• CUP #23-05: Request to transfer one building eligibility in Brandon Township
• CUP #23-06: Request for a Bed & Breakfast Establishment at 1803 N Ellis Road
• CUP #23-07: Request for 7,068 sq ft of accessory building space at 2901 N Six Mile Road

The commission approved three conditional use permits for accessory buildings and one for a bed and breakfast at 1803 N Ellis Road. A separate request for a bed and breakfast at 47644 Slip Up Creek Road was denied by both the County and City commissions.

• Approved CUP #23-01 for 3,000 sq ft accessory building at 6800 W Benson Road (5-0)
• Approved CUP #23-05 to transfer building eligibility in Brandon Township (5-0)
• Approved CUP #23-07 for 7,068 sq ft accessory building at 2901 N Six Mile Road (5-0)
• Approved CUP #23-06 for Bed & Breakfast at 1803 N Ellis Road (5-0)
• Denied CUP #23-04 for Bed & Breakfast at 47644 Slip Up Creek Road (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several conditional and temporary use permits for building expansions and business operations. The body will also discuss a zoning text amendment for vacation home rentals and a potential ordinance regarding CO2 pipelines.

• Conditional Use Permit #23-02: request for 3,600 sq ft of accessory building space at 7700 E Callies Place
• Conditional Use Permit #23-03: expansion of mini storage facility at 25771 472nd Avenue
• Temporary Use Permit #22-03: temporary asphalt plant east of I-90 Exit 390 on SD Highway 38
• Conditional Use Permit #22-75: motor vehicle repair shop at 46334 Jeffery Street
• Discussion on CO2 Pipelines and potential ordinance

The commission approved conditional use permits for a residential accessory building, a mini-storage expansion, and a motor vehicle repair shop. A request for a temporary asphalt plant was deferred following neighbor opposition. The commission also scheduled a future vote on a short-term rental ordinance.

• Elected Bonnie Duffy as Chair and Becky Randall as Vice-Chair (Unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #23-02 for a 3,600 sq ft accessory building at 7700 E Callies Place (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #23-03 to expand mini-storage facility at 25771 472nd Avenue (5-0)
• Deferred Temporary Use Permit #22-03 for a temporary asphalt plant to February 27, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #22-75 for a motor vehicle repair shop at 46334 Jeffrey Street (5-0)
• Scheduled zoning text amendment for short-term rentals for February 27, 2023 meeting (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review routine bills and personnel actions. The body is also considering a resolution for a yard waste site in Valley Springs and a construction agreement for Highway 149.

• Bills to be paid in the amount of $4,842,443.69
• Resolution in support of a Yard Waste and Compost Site in the City of Valley Springs
• Agreement with JSA Engineers and Land Surveyors, Inc. for MC17-10 Highway 149 Culvers and Grading
• Second Amendment to the Joint Public Safety Answering Point Agreement
• Property tax abatement of $371.58 for Parcel-59958

The Board approved a resolution supporting a new yard waste and compost collection site in Valley Springs to meet state permit requirements. The Commission also authorized a construction administration contract for Highway 149 and approved several personnel actions.

• Approved Resolution MC 23-05 for Valley Springs Yard Waste and Compost Collection Site (5-0)
• Approved $4,842,443.69 in bills for payment (5-0)
• Authorized construction administration contract with JSA Engineers and Land Surveyors, Inc. for Highway 149 Culvers and Grading, not to exceed $146,074 (5-0)
• Authorized second amendment to the Joint Public Safety Answering Point Agreement (5-0)
• Approved $371.58 property tax abatement for Parcel-59958 (Veteran Exempt)
• Authorized signing of annual Equitable Sharing Agreement for DOJ Asset Forfeiture Program
• Hired Rex Harrison and Anthony Jenson as Correctional Officers at $24.16/hour
• Promoted Shannon Ulmer and Sara Zishka to Appraiser

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will select its Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for 2023 and establish commissioner salaries. The body will also determine polling locations and pay rates for election workers for the 2023 cycle.

• Bills to be paid totaling $2,678,859.48
• Establishment of 2023 salary for Minnehaha County Commissioners
• Establishment of polling locations and pay rates for 2023 election workers
• Motion to reject all bids for MC22-13 50-330-026 Bridge Rehabilitation
• Authorization to sign the Juvenile Justice Collaborative MOU

The Board elected its 2023 leadership and approved a 5% salary increase for commissioners. The board also appointed the county coroner, designated official newspapers, and established polling locations and pay rates for the 2023 election cycle.

• Elected Jean Bender as 2023 Commission Chairperson (5-0)
• Elected Dean Karsky as 2023 Commission Vice-Chairperson (5-0)
• Designated Argus Leader, Brandon Valley Journal, Garretson Gazette, and Minnehaha Messenger as official newspapers (5-0)
• Appointed Dr. Kenneth S. Snell as County Coroner for 2023 (5-0)
• Set 2023 annual salaries at $34,340.80 for the Chair and $32,822.40 for non-chair commissioners (5-0)
• Approved $2,678,859.48 in bills via consent agenda (5-0)
• Authorized the Juvenile Justice Collaborative Memorandum of Understanding (5-0)
• Rejected bid results for Project MC22-13 Bridge Rehabilitation (5-0)