Brookings County public meetings in 2022
14 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Commission
The Board approved a 2023 official pay plan and assigned $4 million for the highway shop, $2 million for 214th Street, and $1 million for economic development. The commission also approved a petition for the City of Brookings to annex 219.37 acres and authorized several land plat resolutions.
- Approved 2023 official pay plan (5-0)
- Assigned $4M to highway shop, $2M to 214th Street, and $1M to economic development (5-0)
- Approved annexation of 219.37 acres by City of Brookings (5-0)
- Approved $136,350 in FY2022 contingency transfers (5-0)
- Authorized Bridge Improvement Grant applications for three structures (5-0)
- Approved Request to Fill Vacancy for two Deputy Sheriff positions (5-0)
- Approved Agreement #22-103 for 214th Street Feasibility and H&H Study (5-0)
- Retail on-sale liquor license for Smokins’ Pub & Grub died for lack of motion
Commission
The Brookings City Council and Brookings County Board of County Commissioners approved separate ordinances to establish zoning regulations and a zoning map for the Area of Joint Zoning Authority. Both bodies authorized their respective leaders to sign the ordinances following a public hearing.
- Approved City Ordinance #22-037 establishing joint zoning regulations (7-0)
- Approved County Ordinance #22-05 establishing joint zoning regulations (5-0)
Weed & Pest Board
The Board approved the continuation of the spray and gopher programs for the 2023 season. Members decided to purchase 2023 chemicals during the current year and renewed the locally noxious weeds list. The brush spray item was tabled.
- Approved purchase of 2023 chemicals in the current year
- Approved continuation of the 2023 spray program
- Approved continuation of the gopher program
- Renewed bull thistle, musk thistle, and plumeless thistle on the locally noxious weeds list
- Tabled brush spray until next meeting
- Approved meeting minutes
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Commission approved six separate land plats and three requests for variances or conditional use permits. A resident expressed concerns regarding residential development restrictions in the county. Staff provided updates on CO2 pipeline information and the Comprehensive Plan 2000.
- Approved Plat 2022PLAT030 for Lockwood’s Conservation Easement (9-0)
- Approved Plat 2022PLAT031 for CKS Partners Second Addition (9-0)
- Approved Plat 2022PLAT032 for City of Volga well fields land (9-0)
- Approved Plat 2022PLAT033 for Northgrove Addition lot extensions (9-0)
- Approved Plat 2022PLAT034 for Hartmann Addition building site (9-0)
- Approved Plat 2022PLAT035 for Nolz Addition building site (9-0)
- Approved front yard variance for John Knutson garage addition (9-0)
- Approved variance for Don and Carol Clelland detached garage (9-0)
Commission
The Commission ended the county-wide burn ban and approved a one-time payment of $47,000 in forfeited criminal bonds to Bobcat Plains Academy. The board also approved several insurance reimbursements and a detention services agreement with Minnehaha County.
- Rescinded the burn ban enacted on October 18, 2022 (5-0)
- Approved $47,000 one-time payment of forfeited criminal bonds to Bobcat Plains Academy (5-0)
- Approved detention services agreement between Minnehaha County, Lutheran Social Services South Dakota, and Brookings County (5-0)
- Approved SD Dept of Public Safety Office of Emergency Management Sub-Recipient Agreement (5-0)
- Reappointed Courtney Steffen as Veterans Service Officer through January 2027 (5-0)
- Appointed Paul Wiese to BCOAC Advisory Board as archery range volunteer (5-0)
- Approved application for a courthouse security grant (5-0)
- Approved $27,442.90 in total insurance reimbursements for tax revenue, hail, storm, and vehicle damage (5-0)
Extension Board
The board approved the secretary's report and accepted the current financial information. The meeting included reports on 2023 board appointments and 4-H volunteer needs.
- Approved Secretary’s Report
- Accepted financial information as presented
Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center Advisory Board
The board approved the financial report and the minutes from the September 26, 2022 meeting. Members voted to cancel the scheduled meeting for December 19, 2022. Staff provided updates on facility maintenance, upcoming events, and 4-H programming.
- Approved agenda (All aye)
- Approved September 26, 2022 minutes (All aye)
- Approved year-to-date financial report (All aye)
- Cancelled December 19, 2022 meeting (All aye)
Brookings County Housing & Redevelopment Commission
The Commission approved the 2023 fair market rents at 120% and the 2023 utility allowance schedule. Members also accepted the 2021 audit report and approved a change to the administrative policy regarding voucher porting.
- Approved 2023 fair market rents at 120% (all yay)
- Approved 2023 utility allowance schedule (all yay)
- Approved change to administrative policy allowing applicants to port out immediately after briefing and voucher issuance (all yay)
- Accepted 2021 Audit Report (all yay)
- Approved financial reports for Section 8 Voucher Program and MOD Rehab (all yay)
- Signed Annual Civil Rights Certification (all yay)
- Maintained all Board Member Positions for the next year (all yay)
- Approved July 21, 2022 minutes (all yay)
Commission
The Commission approved a supplemental budget resolution to fund government functions and commission projects. The board also granted liquor licenses to The Boathouse at ABR and Brookings Country Club. Several land plats and board appointments were finalized.
- Approved Resolution #22-53 supplemental budget (4-0)
- Approved retail on-sale liquor license for Cuzbins, LLC dba The Boathouse at ABR (4-0)
- Approved retail on-sale and on-off wine/cider licenses for Brookings Country Club (4-0)
- Approved plats for Hoyer Addition, Sunset Point Addition, Langer Addition, and Leite Addition
- Approved $70,217.76 cash transfer from General Fund to Building Fund (4-0)
- Approved $24,697 and $70,217.76 supplements for vehicle and storm damage (4-0)
- Appointed Dale Storhaug to BCOAC Advisory Board (4-0)
- Appointed D’Shaun Herman to Human Rights Commission (4-0)
Commission
The Brookings City Council and Brookings County Commission both approved resolutions to adopt the Area of Joint Zoning Authority Land Use Plan. This plan coordinates development for the city and surrounding unincorporated county areas. A joint zoning ordinance was also introduced for first reading.
- Approved City Resolution #22-088 adopting the Joint Zoning Authority Land Use Plan (7-0)
- Approved County Resolution #22-52 adopting the Joint Zoning Authority Land Use Plan (4-0)
- Held first reading of City Ordinance #2-037 and County Ordinance #22-05 for Joint Jurisdiction Zoning
Commission
The Commission met for a regular session and approved the results of the November 8, 2022, General Canvas. No other substantive business was conducted.
- Approved November 8, 2022 General Canvas Results (5-0)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Commission approved four separate property plats for homesteads and property line adjustments. Additionally, the Board of Adjustment approved a front yard variance for a pole shed and a conditional use permit for a large accessory building.
- Approved 2022PLAT026 for Hoyer Addition (9-0)
- Approved 2022PLAT027 for Sunset Point Addition property line adjustment (9-0)
- Approved 2022PLAT028 for Langner Addition (9-0)
- Approved 2022PLAT029 for Leite Addition (9-0)
- Approved 2022VAR020 front yard variance for Elizabeth Yoshida at 47429 210th St (9-0)
- Approved 2022CU015 conditional use permit for Derek and Cheryl Kjelden accessory building (9-0)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Brookings City and County Planning Commissions met in a joint session to adopt reciprocal comprehensive plans. This action establishes the land use plan for the joint jurisdiction area and moves the plans to the City Council and County Commission.
- City Planning Commission adopted the Brookings County 2016 Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Amendments (7-0)
- County Planning Commission adopted the Brookings City 2018 Comprehensive Plan and Amendments (9-0)
Commission
The Commission approved several administrative resolutions, including support for Operation Green Light for Veterans and the appointment of an Applicant Agent for FEMA grants. The board also authorized budget transfers, personnel manual revisions, and the renewal of five retail liquor and wine licenses.
- Approved Resolution #22-50 supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans (5-0)
- Appointed Robert Hill as Applicant Agent for FEMA and State of South Dakota grants (5-0)
- Approved $419,988.50 transfer to Highway Road & Bridge Fund and $38,112.50 to Emergency Management Fund (5-0)
- Approved $500 donation to Christmas, Kids & Cops Program (5-0)
- Approved filling two full-time Correctional Officer vacancies (5-0)
- Approved revised Employee Policies and Procedures manual effective Jan 1, 2023 (5-0)
- Renewed retail liquor/wine licenses for Beach Bums Inc, Good Roots Farm & Gardens LLC, SVK Properties, Skyview Junction, and Wagon Wheel Resort (5-0)
- Directed purchase of a Buick Encore replacement vehicle and a $1,104 property tax estimator add-on by consensus