Brookings County public meetings in 2025

Commission

The Brookings County Commission will consider approving fourth-quarter budget transfers totaling $933,535.53 and transferring four liquor licenses to CC&F Retail Inc. The meeting also includes routine approvals for plat resolutions, contracts, and department reports.

• Approve $933,535.53 in fourth-quarter General Fund transfers to Highway Road & Bridge and Emergency Management funds
• Approve transfer of four liquor licenses (Retail On-Sale, Retail On-Off Sale Malt & Farm Wine, Retail Package Off Sale) to CC&F Retail Inc.
• Approve agreement for Samara Avenue/County Road 5 maintenance with the City of Volga
• Approve agreement for Detention Services with Lutheran Social Services South Dakota
• Approve agreement for secure email solution with SecureSD

Weed & Pest Board

The Brookings County Weed & Pest Board will hold its regular meeting on Dec. 4, 2025. Board members will review old‑business items such as map progress, vehicle status, budget, and a 1989 F‑250 flatbed pickup. New business includes discussion of office hours, per‑mile service rates, chemical purchases, cattail management on county roads, and mosquito fogging, among other topics. No specific actions are listed in the agenda.

• Weed Dept office hours/location
• Per‑mile rate discussion
• Chemical purchase
• Cattails on county roads
• Mosquito fogging

The board approved a welcome for Bauer and Meyer to return for a three‑year term. A correction to the meeting minutes (date change) was approved. The board agreed to table the mosquito fogging program pending further review. The meeting was adjourned at 2:20 p.m.

• Welcomed Bauer and Meyer back for three‑year terms (approved by Tim, seconded by Paul Johnson)
• Approved minutes correction to change date from the 5th to the 3rd (motion by Paul, seconded by Randy)
• Tabled mosquito fogging program until further notice (board agreement)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Tim, seconded by Randy)

Extension Board

The Brookings County Extension Board will meet to review financial reports and the budget. The board will also discuss the 2026 Approved Board and receive reports from the Commissioner and 4-H Advisor.

• Budget review
• Financial review
• 2026 Approved Board
• Commissioner Report
• 4-H Advisor Report

The board approved the Secretary’s report and accepted the recent financial statements as presented. County Commissioners approved the roster for the 2026 Extension Board. Commissioner Post confirmed the extension MOU has been renewed for another year.

• Approved Secretary’s report as presented
• Accepted September‑December 2025 financial information as presented
• Approved 2026 Extension Board members (Laura Stern, Susan Vander Wal, Caitlyn Brandt, Tyler Jensen, Val Dupraz, Kenny Larson)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Brookings County Planning & Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment will review four land plats. The Board will also consider two variance requests and one conditional use permit for a mineral extraction operation.

• Conditional use permit for sand, gravel, or quarry operation at 47122 219th St
• Variance request for 19877 465th Ave, Bruce, SD
• Variance request for 127 S Lake Dr, Arlington, SD
• Plat of Tract 1 of Groon Addition
• Plats for Robbins Addition, Porter Addition, and Turtle Bay Addition

The Brookings County Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved four new plats, two front‑yard variances, and a conditional use permit for a sand, gravel and quarry operation. All motions passed with a 9‑aye, 0‑nay vote. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved 2025PLAT026 (9‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved 2025PLAT027 (9‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved 2025PLAT028 (9‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved 2025PLAT029 (9‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved variance VAR004 for 19877 465th Ave (9‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved variance VAR005 for 127 S Lake Dr (9‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved conditional use CU008 for sand, gravel and quarry at 47122 219th St (9‑aye, 0‑nay)

Commission

The Brookings County Commission will consider approving contracts for detention center housing, 4-H programming, and secure email services, along with a $348,448.15 supplement for the Samara Avenue Project and security upgrades for county buildings.

• Approve $348,448.15 Samara Avenue Project supplement
• Approve detention center housing contract with Deuel County
• Approve 4-H programming MOU with SDSU
• Approve secure email licensing agreements with SecureSD
• Approve security upgrades at Highway grounds and Weed & Pest building

The commission voted unanimously to submit a Bridge Improvement Grant application for Structure 06‑181‑230 on County Road 22/219th Street. It also approved several agreements, including a detention‑center inmate housing contract, a 4‑H program MOU with SDSU, an ESRI enterprise agreement, a SecureSD email‑licensing contract, and security upgrades at highway grounds. Additionally, the board approved the consent agenda and a large set of vendor claims. All votes were 5‑aye with no opposition.

• Approved agenda (all 5 aye)
• Approved consent agenda (all 5 aye)
• Approved vendor claims totaling many items (5 aye)
• Approved Resolution #25-59 to submit bridge grant application (5‑0)
• Approved Agreement #25-87 Detention Center Inmate Housing Contract (5‑0)
• Approved Agreement #25-88 SDSU 4‑H program MOU (5‑0)
• Approved Agreement #25-90 ESRI three‑year enterprise agreement (5‑0)
• Approved Safe‑N‑Secure security upgrades quote (5‑0)

Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center Advisory Board

The Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center Advisory Board will meet to review financial and director reports. The board is scheduled to establish its meeting dates for 2026.

• Approval of September 29th, 2025 minutes
• Approval of financial report
• Setting of 2026 meeting dates

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Brookings County Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet on November 20, 2025 at the East Fire Station, 607 20th Ave. The committee will review the Local Emergency Operations Plan and consider renewing the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS). They will discuss the 2026 LEPC grant and set meeting dates for the next year. Standard items such as introductions, agenda approval, and member updates will also be addressed.

• Review of Local Emergency Operations Plan
• Renewal of Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS)
• Discussion of 2026 LEPC Grant
• Set meeting dates for 2026 (Feb 19, May 21, Aug 20, Nov 19)
• Member updates

Commission

The Commission will decide on two land plats for Carson Farms and a highway right-of-way application for Sioux Valley Energy. The body will also consider personnel vacancies and a donation to United Way.

• Resolution #25-57 and #25-58: plats for Carson Farms Second and First Additions
• Agreement #25-86: Sioux Valley Energy right-of-way in Preston Township
• Automatic supplement of $10,128.24 for Volga Township TIF unanticipated tax revenue
• $2,500 donation to United Way for food assistance programs
• Requests to fill vacancies for a full-time female Correctional Officer and part-time HR Assistant

The board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included the October 28 and November 4 minutes. They also approved a large set of expense claims covering many vendors. The human services department reported that rent assistance case #25-60 was denied and case #25-61 was approved. No formal decision was made on the proposed election changes.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including October 28 and November 4 minutes (5-0)
• Approved multiple expense claims for vendors such as A&B Business Inc., Brookings City Utilities, etc. (5-0)
• Denied rent assistance case #25-60 (human services)
• Approved rent assistance case #25-61 (human services)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Brookings County Planning & Zoning Commission will approve the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting and review two new plats for Carson Farms additions. The Board of Adjustment will then consider a variance application (2025var003) for a site at 47802 213th St, Aurora, and two conditional use permits (2025cu006 and 2025cu007) for properties in Arlington and Lake Hendricks townships. Decisions will be made according to the required voting thresholds for variances and conditional uses.

• Approval of October 7, 2025 Planning & Zoning minutes
• Consideration of plat 2025plat024 – Carson Farms Second Addition, Section 34, T112N, R50W
• Consideration of plat 2025plat025 – Carson Farms First Addition, Section 3, T111N, R50W
• Variance application 2025var003 for property at 47802 213th St, Aurora
• Conditional use permit 2025cu006 for bed & breakfast at 268 S Lake Dr, Arlington

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved two plats for Carson Farms, a front‑yard variance for the Jaegers, and conditional use permits for three applicants. The vacation‑rental permit for 268 S Lake Dr in Arlington was approved with a 9‑aye, 0‑nay vote. All other items were also approved unanimously. No opposition or amendments were recorded.

• Approved 2025PLAT024 (Carson Farms Second Addition) – 9‑aye, 0‑nay
• Approved 2025PLAT025 (Carson Farms First Addition) – 9‑aye, 0‑nay
• Approved variance 2025VAR003 for John & Elizabeth Jaeger – 9‑aye, 0‑nay
• Approved conditional use 2025CU006 (VRBO at 268 S Lake Dr) – 9‑aye, 0‑nay
• Approved conditional use 2025CU007 (Accessory building for Kevin Rollag) – 9‑aye, 0‑nay

Commission

The Brookings County Commission will hold public hearings on a liquor license for Skyview Junction and an amendment to the Transmission Pipeline Risk Reduction Overlay District. The body will also consider several inmate housing contracts and a food service agreement for the detention center.

• Ordinance #25-07: Amendment to Transmission Pipeline Risk Reduction Overlay District
• Agreement #25-81: Food service contract with Correct Choice, Inc. for detention center
• Inmate housing contracts with Kingsbury, Moody, and Hamlin counties
• Liquor license applications for Skyview Junction, The Boathouse, Wagon Wheel Resort, and others
• $1,000 donation to the Christmas, Kids, and Cops program

The board approved an amendment to Ordinance 2024‑01 establishing setback requirements for liquid pipelines. It also approved several liquor licenses and contracts for the detention center, and authorized a $1,000 donation to the Christmas, Kids, and Cops program. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Retail (On‑Sale) Liquor License for Skyview Junction LLC (5‑0)
• Approved amendment of Ordinance 2024‑01 to set liquid pipeline setbacks (5‑0)
• Approved Food Service Contract with Correct Choice, Inc. for detention center (5‑0)
• Approved Retail (On‑Sale) Liquor License for Cuzbins, LLC (dba The Boathouse) (5‑0)
• Approved Detention Center Inmate Housing Contract with Kingsbury County (5‑0)
• Approved Application for Occupancy Right‑of‑Way for Brookings Rural Deuel Water (5‑0)
• Approved Retail (On‑Sale) Liquor License for SVK Properties, LLC (dba Midway Place) (5‑0)
• Approved $1,000 donation to Christmas, Kids, and Cops program (5‑0)

Commission

The meeting consists primarily of procedural items and an executive session regarding personnel. A Highway Road & Bridge Tour is scheduled for 1:00 PM.

• Executive Session regarding Personnel
• Highway Road & Bridge Tour at 1:00 PM

The board approved the meeting agenda unanimously. It then voted to enter an executive session on personnel matters, also unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (all aye)
• Entered executive session on personnel (all aye)
• Adjourned meeting (all aye)

Commission

The Brookings County Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on Resolution #25-54, a supplemental budget resolution. The meeting also includes the first reading of Ordinance #25-07 to amend the Transmission Pipeline Risk Reduction Overlay District, and approvals of two land‑plat resolutions (Res #25-55 and Res #25-56). Additional actions are the $1,600.40 automatic supplement for hail‑damage to an equalization vehicle, staffing requests for the detention center, a vehicle transfer, and several board appointments.

• Resolution #25-54: Supplemental Budget Resolution (public hearing and vote)
• Ordinance #25-07: Amendment to Transmission Pipeline Risk Reduction Overlay District
• Resolution #25-55: Plat of Tract 1 Even Addition in Section 8, Township 110 N, Range 47 W
• Resolution #25-56: Plat of Martin Farms Addition in Section 26, T111N, R50W
• Automatic supplement of $1,600.40 for hail damage to an Equalization vehicle

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included travel requests and personnel actions. It then approved a large list of vendor claims, authorizing the associated expenditures. The Human Services Report case #25-53 for utilities was denied. The commissioners discussed possible funding for solar and flashing stop signs, but no vote was taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous aye)
• Approved consent agenda items, including travel requests and personnel actions (unanimous aye)
• Approved claims for multiple vendors and services (unanimous aye)
• Denied Human Services utilities case #25-53
• Discussed funding for solar stop signs at Highway 30 & 471st Ave (no vote)
• Discussed flashing stop sign at Highway 14 & 466th Ave (no vote)

Brookings County Housing & Redevelopment Commission

The Brookings County Housing & Redevelopment Commission will meet to discuss several administrative and regulatory items. The body is scheduled to address utility allowances, fair market rents, and a client complaint.

• Utility allowances
• Fair Market Rents
• Civil Rights Certification
• Client complaint
• Government shut down

The commission unanimously approved the Section 8 financial report, the 2026 utility allowances, and set payment standards at 110% of the 2026 fair market rents. They also signed the Civil Rights Certification and scheduled the next quarterly meeting for January 15, 2026. All motions were carried with unanimous yea votes.

• Accepted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Accepted July 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Section 8 financial reports (unanimous)
• Accepted 2026 utility allowances (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 payment standards at 110% of fair market rents (unanimous)
• Signed Civil Rights Certification (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:45 pm (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider approving two new plats and a proposed change to the county zoning ordinance regarding liquid pipelines. The Board of Adjustment will also hear a variance request for a property on South Lake Drive.

• Approval of plat for Tract 1 Even Addition
• Approval of plat for Martin Farms Addition
• Public hearing on liquid pipeline zoning changes
• Variance request for 152 S Lake Dr, Arlington
• Approval of September 2025 meeting minutes

The Brookings County Planning & Zoning Commission approved two property plats (2025PLAT022 and 2025PLAT023) with unanimous votes. It adopted an amendment to the zoning ordinance for liquid pipelines, adding specific setbacks. The board also approved revised setbacks for a variance request on the Lake Poinsett Heights property, changing the required setbacks to 8 feet and then to 2 feet.

• Approved 2025PLAT022 plat (9-aye, 0-nay)
• Approved 2025PLAT023 plat (9-aye, 0-nay)
• Approved amendment to Article IV Chapter 4.07 Section 4.07.05.02 Planning Zone: Liquid Pipelines (9-aye, 0-nay)
• Approved revised variance setbacks for 152 S Lake Dr, Arlington, SD (8‑foot setback) (9-aye, 0-nay)
• Approved further amendment to variance setbacks (2‑foot setback) (9-aye, 0-nay)

Commission

The Brookings County Commission will consider a public hearing to approve the Highway Road & Bridge 5‑Year Plan. It will also conduct a second reading and public hearing on Ordinance 2025-06, which amends Ordinance 2024-01. Additional actions include authorizing equipment purchases, approving change orders for the courthouse parking lot, and finalizing several agreements with contractors and vendors.

• Public Hearing and Action to Approve the Highway Road & Bridge 5‑Year Plan
• Second Reading and Public Hearing on Ordinance 2025-06 amending Ordinance 2024-01
• Resolution #25-53 authorizing purchase of a 2026 John Deere 6M 145 and Diamond Mowers system
• Change Order No. CCO #1 for Courthouse Parking Lot and Sidewalk Project – $10,464.50
• Agreement #25-80 to void Agreement #25-55 and reinstate a Software Service Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc.

The board approved Resolution #25-53 authorizing the purchase of a 2026 John Deere 6M 145 tractor and Diamond Mowers 23‑foot rear‑cradle boom mower system. It also approved Ordinance #2025-06, amending Ordinance #2024-01. The consent agenda and a large set of county claims were approved, and four human‑services utility cases were decided (two approved, two denied).

• Approved Resolution #25-53 to purchase John Deere equipment (motion carried, all five members aye)
• Approved Ordinance #2025-06 amending Ordinance #2024-01 (motion carried, all five members aye)
• Approved consent agenda items, including minutes from prior meetings (all five members aye)
• Approved county claims totaling many line items (motion carried, all five members aye)
• Human‑services case #25-46 approved
• Human‑services case #25-47 denied
• Human‑services case #25-48 approved
• Human‑services case #25-50 denied

Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center Advisory Board

The Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center Advisory Board will conduct routine procedural business, confirming a quorum and approving the meeting agenda. It will also approve the minutes from the July 21, 2025 meeting and the latest financial report. The agenda includes director and 4-H Youth Advisor reports and an invitation for public input on future items. No substantive policy or contract items are scheduled.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of July 21, 2025 minutes
• Approval of financial report

The advisory board approved the meeting agenda and the July 21, 2025 minutes. It then approved the 2025 year‑to‑date financial report presented by Director Joe Salvati. The board discussed reviewing open‑meeting laws at the November meeting and adjourned.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Commission

The Brookings City Council and County Commission will hold a joint meeting to discuss a zoning change in a joint jurisdiction area. The City Council will also conduct a budget workshop and consider several liquor license transfers and operating agreements.

• Public hearing on rezoning 21625 471st Avenue from Heavy District (JJ-B3) to Light Industrial (JJ-I1)
• Budget Workshop #2 including a 10-year Capital Improvement Plan and fee schedule changes
• Awarding bids for the 20th Street South Shared Use Path Phase 2 Project
• Public hearing on levying assessments for Concrete Maintenance Project No. 2024-09STI
• Action on licensing The Flower Shop LLC as a medical cannabis dispensary

The Brookings City Council approved Ordinance No. 25-028, authorizing the rezoning of 21625 471st Ave from a Business Heavy district to a Light Industrial district. The Brookings County Commission approved Ordinance No. 2025-05 for the same rezoning. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance No. 25-028 rezoning 21625 471st Ave (7-0 city vote)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-05 rezoning 21625 471st Ave (3-0 county vote)

Extension Board

The Brookings County Extension Board will review its budget and financial status, including the 2026 approved budget. The meeting will also announce board openings for 2026 with applications due by 5 pm on October 15. Reports from the commissioner and the 4‑H advisor will be presented, and a citizen may request future agenda time for an unlisted item.

• 2026 Approved Budget
• 2026 Board Openings – apply by 5 pm on October 15
• Budget review
• Financial Review
• Invitation for a citizen to schedule a future agenda item

The board approved the secretary’s report and accepted the financial update presented. A motion to reimburse Sonia Mack $1,250 for camper costs incurred at the State Fair was carried. The board also reminded members to re‑apply for their positions by October 15.

• Approved secretary’s report (Dupraz/Larson)
• Accepted financial information since April 2025 as presented
• Approved $1,250 reimbursement to Sonia Mack for camper expenses (motion carried)

Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss provisional changes and vote on the adoption of the 2026 annual budget. Other business includes reviewing county ordinances and approving land plats. The body will also consider several personnel vacancies and a reimbursement for a road project.

• Public hearing and action to approve the FY2026 Provisional Budget and Annual Budget (Resolution #25-48)
• Approval of $127,644.29 reimbursement from the City of Volga for Samara Avenue Project costs
• First reading of Ordinance #25-06 to amend general provisions and administration of Ordinance #2024-01
• Approval of plats for Turtle Bay Addition (Resolution #25-49) and Berkland Addition (Resolution #25-50)
• Requests to fill vacancies for four correctional officers and one office coordinator

The commission voted unanimously to adopt Resolution #25-51, allowing county employees to use credit cards under restricted guidelines. They also approved two land-plat resolutions (Resolution #25-49 for Turtle Bay Addition and Resolution #25-50 for Berkland Addition). The consent agenda—including personnel actions and the denial of utilities case #25-45—was approved, and a large set of vendor claims was authorized. The first reading of Ordinance #25-06 was held, with a second reading scheduled for Oct 7, 2025.

• Approved agenda for the September 16, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items, including minutes, personnel actions and denial of utilities case #25-45 (unanimous)
• Approved numerous vendor claims for county expenses (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #25-49 authorizing plat of Lot 12 in Turtle Bay Addition (vote 5‑0)
• Approved Resolution #25-50 authorizing plat of Block 6 in Berkland Addition (vote 5‑0)
• Approved Resolution #25-51 authorizing use of credit cards by county employees under restricted guidelines (vote 5‑0)
• First reading of Ordinance #25-06 (amendment of Ordinance #2024-01) held; second reading set for Oct 7, 2025
• Human Services Report: denied case #25-45 for utilities

Brookings County CO2 Pipeline Advisory Committee

The advisory committee examined overlay maps showing proposed buffer zones for residences, businesses, city limits, wells, lakes and streams. Members expressed that the draft ordinance addition looks good and agreed to send it to the Planning & Zoning Commission for review, a public hearing, and a vote. No formal vote or approval was recorded at this meeting.

• Reviewed buffer zone overlay maps – no vote taken

Weed & Pest Board

The board will meet to discuss operational items and conduct a weed tour of county roads in the northwest area. The agenda includes reviews of budget, staffing, and vehicle maintenance.

• Weed tour of N W Area of County Roads
• Discussion of 1989 F-250 flatbed Pickup
• Review of chemical purchases and township spring spray
• Discussion of mosquito fogging and cattails
• Review of DOT Gophers and map progress

The board approved a correction to the agenda date after Misty noted the error. The meeting minutes were approved on a motion by Randy Meyer and seconded by Tim Bauer. A motion to adjourn was made by Tim and seconded by Steve, ending the meeting at 12:27 p.m.

• Agenda date correction approved (motion by Tim, seconded by Paul Johnson)
• Minutes approved (motion by Randy Meyer, seconded by Tim Bauer)
• Motion to adjourn approved (motion by Tim, seconded by Steve)

Brookings County/City of Brookings Joint Board of Adjustment

The Joint Board of Adjustment approved the July 1, 2025 meeting minutes and the agenda for the September 2, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. It then approved Jessica Andronowitz’s conditional use permit to operate a horse stable at 1900 25th Ave, allowing up to 50 horses, with a 5‑aye, 0‑nay vote. No public comments or opposition were recorded. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved July 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for September 2, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for horse stable at 1900 25th Ave (5‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved two subdivision plats: 2025PLAT020 for Turtle Bay Addition and 2025PLAT021 for Berkland Addition. The commission also approved amendments to the zoning ordinance that add a $500 civil penalty and a possible 30‑day jail term, passing 8‑1. Additionally, the Board of Adjustment approved a variance for a residence at 14 Oakwood Shoreline Dr, Bruce, with a 9‑0 vote.

• Approved Plat 2025PLAT020 for Lot 12 Turtle Bay Addition (9-0)
• Approved Plat 2025PLAT021 for Block 6 Berkland Addition (9-0)
• Approved zoning ordinance amendments adding $500 fine and 30‑day jail option (8-1)
• Approved variance for 14 Oakwood Shoreline Dr, Bruce, SD (9-0)

Commission

The board unanimously approved Resolution #25-47 to forgive and delete involuntary mental health liens from county records. It also approved an abatement of $246.69 for parcel #40090-01300-007-00 and several contracts, including a dike re‑establishment amendment, a state emergency‑management grant, and multiple Sioux Valley Energy right‑of‑way agreements. The low‑bid food‑service contract for the detention center and the declaration of a 2018 Ford Explorer as surplus property were also approved.

• Approved Resolution #25-47 forgiving mental health liens (5-0)
• Approved Abatement #25-15 for $246.69 parcel payment (5-0)
• Approved Agreement #25-68 for Medary Township Big Sioux Diversion Channel Dike (5-0)
• Approved Agreement #25-69 for 2026 State Emergency Management Performance Grant (5-0)
• Approved Agreement #25-70 for Sioux Valley Energy right‑of‑way in Trenton Township (5-0)
• Approved low‑bid food services contract for Detention Center (5-0)
• Declared 2018 Ford Explorer surplus property for online auction (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items including new hires and travel (5-0)

Commission

The commission approved the meeting agenda (amended) and the consent agenda items, including travel requests and personnel actions. They voted to approve a large list of county claims totaling many individual contracts and purchases. The board also approved third‑quarter General Fund transfers of $899,906.75 to the Highway Fund and $33,628.75 to the Emergency Management Fund. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved amended agenda (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, travel, personnel actions) (5‑0)
• Approved routine claims and contracts (5‑0)
• Approved $899,906.75 transfer to Highway Fund (5‑0)
• Approved $33,628.75 transfer to Emergency Management Fund (5‑0)

Brookings County CO2 Pipeline Advisory Committee

The Brookings County CO2 Pipeline Advisory Committee approved its agenda and the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes. No ordinance was adopted; members discussed a draft pipeline ordinance but deferred further action. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Approved agenda (Post/Gilbertson)
• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (Jensen/Post)
• Motion to adjourn passed (all members voted aye)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Brookings County and City Planning Commissions met in a joint session and unanimously approved the minutes and agenda. They then voted to rezone the property at 21625 471 Ave from Business B-3 Heavy to Industrial I-1 Light. Both the county (9‑0) and the city (7‑0) approved the rezoning, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved June 3, 2025 joint planning minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 21625 471 Ave to Industrial I-1 Light (County 9‑0)
• Approved rezoning of 21625 471 Ave to Industrial I-1 Light (City 7‑0)
• Adjourned joint meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the July 1, 2025 meeting and the agenda for the August 5 meeting. It unanimously approved three subdivision plats: 2025PLAT017 for the Berkland Addition, 2025PLAT018 for the Fuller Addition, and 2025PLAT019 for the Rolland Hutterian Brethren Cemetery Addition. All motions passed with 9-aye votes and no nay votes. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July 1, 2025 minutes (all present aye)
• Approved August 5 agenda (all present aye)
• Approved 2025PLAT017 plat (9-aye, 0-nay)
• Approved 2025PLAT018 plat (9-aye, 0-nay)
• Approved 2025PLAT019 plat (9-aye, 0-nay)
• Adjourned meeting (all present aye)

Commission

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items, including travel requests and personnel actions. All routine county claims were approved. The board voted to give a “no objection” to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service using Land & Water Conservation Funds for grassland easement purchases in Brookings County.

• Approved meeting agenda (all members voted aye)
• Approved consent agenda items (VanderWal, Post, Miller, Hostler, Jensen aye)
• Approved routine claims (Post, Miller, Hostler, VanderWal, Jensen aye)
• Provided a “no objection” to US Fish & Wildlife Service LWCF grassland easement purchase (all members voted aye)

Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center Advisory Board

The advisory board approved the meeting agenda, the prior meeting minutes, and the financial report, each by voice vote. The meeting was then adjourned by voice vote. No other actions were formally decided.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved minutes (voice vote)
• Approved financial report (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Brookings County Housing & Redevelopment Commission

The commission accepted the agenda and the minutes from the January 16 and April 17 meetings. It approved the financial reports for the Section 8 Voucher Program and MOD Rehab. The next quarterly meeting was scheduled for October 16, 2025, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Accepted agenda as presented (all voted yay)
• Accepted Jan 16 2025 minutes (all voted yay)
• Accepted Apr 17 2025 minutes (all voted yay)
• Approved Section 8 Voucher Program and MOD Rehab financials (all voted yay)
• Scheduled next quarterly meeting for Oct 16 2025 at 12:00 pm (all voted yay)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:40 pm (all voted yay)

Commission

The board gave Bowes Construction permission to begin phase 2 of the Samara Avenue road work in Volga by consensus. It also approved two special‑event licenses for Jay Street Pub’s wedding receptions at Oakwood Lakes Lodge and Bennett Barn, each with a unanimous 5‑aye vote. The consent agenda, agenda, and a list of vendor claims were all approved unanimously.

• Allowed Bowes Construction to begin phase 2 of Samara Avenue project (consensus)
• Approved Special Event License for Jay Street Pub at Oakwood Lakes Lodge (5‑aye)
• Approved Special Event License for Jay Street Pub at Bennett Barn (5‑aye)
• Approved consent agenda items, including July 1 minutes (5‑aye)
• Approved agenda for July 15 meeting (5‑aye)
• Approved listed vendor claims (5‑aye)
• Approved Human Services cases #25‑33, #25‑36, #25‑37, #25‑38 (5‑aye)
• Approved travel and education requests for county staff (5‑aye)

Brookings County CO2 Pipeline Advisory Committee

The Brookings County CO₂ Pipeline Advisory Committee approved the meeting agenda and the April 22, 2025 minutes. No ordinances, setbacks, or other policy items were adopted. The meeting was adjourned after a motion to adjourn was approved.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed (all members voted aye)

Commission

The Brookings City Council voted no on the motion to authorize Mayor Neimeyer to sign Ordinance #2025-13 rezoning the Rudebusch Addition parcel. The Brookings County Commission also voted no on the motion to authorize Chairperson Jensen to sign Ordinance #2025-04 for the same parcel. Agenda approvals and two motions to adjourn the meeting were both carried.

• City Council approved agenda (all ayes)
• County Commission approved agenda (all ayes)
• City Council denied authorization to sign rezoning ordinance (all no votes)
• County Commission denied authorization to sign rezoning ordinance (2 ayes, 3 nos)
• Motion to adjourn at 5:58 p.m. carried (all ayes)
• Second motion to adjourn at 5:58 p.m. carried (all ayes)

Commission

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda. They voted to enter an executive session for personnel matters, which ran from 4:02 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (all members aye)
• Entered executive session (all members aye)
• Adjourned meeting (all members aye)

Brookings County/City of Brookings Joint Board of Adjustment

The Joint Board of Adjustment approved the October 1, 2024 meeting minutes and the July 1 agenda unanimously. It then granted a variance request (application 2025JJVAR001) for Brandon Bak to move a 14’×20’ storage building 1 foot from the rear property line at 632 W 32nd St S, Brookings, SD. All five board members voted aye. The meeting was adjourned at 8:14 PM.

• Approved October 1, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 1, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved variance request 2025JJVAR001 for 632 W 32nd St S (5‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:14 PM

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission approved the June 3, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the agenda for the July 1, 2025 meeting. The Waldner Addition plat (2024PLAT001) was approved by a 9‑aye, 0‑nay vote. Tim Paulson was appointed as an alternate to the Joint Board of Adjustment for 2025.

• Approved June 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 1, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Waldner Addition plat 2024PLAT001 (9‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Appointed Tim Paulson as Joint Board of Adjustment alternate (unanimous)

Commission

The board approved the consent agenda and a list of routine claims, each with a unanimous 5‑aye vote. A human services rent‑and‑utilities case was approved. Commissioners also adopted three resolutions: placing uncollectable mobile homes on the uncollectable list, removing uncollectable mobile homes from the tax system, and reissuing distress warrants, each passing with five ayes.

• Consent agenda approved (5‑aye)
• Routine claims approved (5‑aye)
• Human Services case #25-35 for rent and utilities approved
• Resolution #25-37 (put uncollectable mobile homes on list) approved (5‑aye)
• Resolution #25-38 (remove uncollectable mobile homes from tax system) approved (5‑aye)
• Resolution #25-39 (reissue distress warrants) approved (5‑aye)

Commission

The board unanimously approved the agenda for the June 19, 2025 special session. No citizens signed in to speak. The commissioners then unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting. The next regular meeting is set for July 1, 2025 at 8:30 a.m.

• Approved agenda (all members voted aye)
• Adjourned meeting (all members voted aye)

Commission

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items, which included travel requests, personnel actions, a cellular authorization and two human‑services case approvals. They approved a detailed list of vendor claims. The board authorized two second‑quarter fund transfers – $899,906.75 to the Highway and Bridge Fund and $33,628.75 to the Emergency Management Fund. They also conducted first readings of two rezoning ordinances and approved Resolution #25‑32 for the Foster Addition plat.

• Approved meeting agenda (all aye)
• Approved consent agenda items – travel requests, personnel changes, cellular authorization, human services case approvals (all aye)
• Approved listed vendor claims and expenses (all aye)
• Approved $899,906.75 transfer from General Fund to Highway and Bridge Fund (all aye)
• Approved $33,628.75 transfer from General Fund to Emergency Management Fund (all aye)
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-03 (rezoning) scheduled for public hearing July 1
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-04 (rezoning) scheduled for public hearing July 8
• Approved Resolution #25-32 to record and authorize signing of Foster Addition plat (all aye)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The joint Brookings County and City of Brookings Planning Commission considered application 2025JJRZ002 to rezone an east‑1‑acre lot in Medary Township from Joint Jurisdiction Agricultural District to R‑1A Single‑Family. The City Planning Commission voted 3‑aye, 5‑nay and the County Planning Commission voted 0‑aye, 8‑nay, so the rezoning motion failed. The commissions will forward their recommendation to the Brookings County Commission and Brookings City Council.

• Rejected rezoning of 2025JJRZ002 (city vote 3‑aye, 5‑nay)
• Rejected rezoning of 2025JJRZ002 (county vote 0‑aye, 8‑nay)
• Approved February 4, 2025 joint planning minutes (all aye)
• Approved agenda (all aye)
• Adjourned meeting (all aye)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission approved three subdivision plats—Foster Addition (2025PLAT012), Koch Addition (2025PLAT013), and Lake‑Park Lots 4A & 4B (2025PLAT014)—with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes. All three rezoning motions for the Mills property (Options 1, 2, and 3) were rejected, with votes of 1‑7, 0‑8, and 0‑8 respectively. The agenda and the May 6, 2025 minutes were also approved.

• Approved 2025PLAT012 (Foster Addition) – 7 aye, 0 nay
• Approved 2025PLAT013 (Koch Addition) – 8 aye, 0 nay
• Approved 2025PLAT014 (Lake‑Park Lots 4A & 4B) – 8 aye, 0 nay
• Rejected rezoning Option 1 (1.2 acres) – 1 aye, 7 nay
• Rejected rezoning Option 2 (6.5 acres) – 0 aye, 8 nay
• Rejected rezoning Option 3 (8.7 acres) – 0 aye, 8 nay
• Approved agenda – unanimous aye
• Approved May 6, 2025 minutes – unanimous aye

Commission

The Brookings County Commission voted unanimously to rescind the fire‑danger emergency and open‑burn ban enacted on May 9, 2025. It also approved the low bids of $2,299,640.30 (alternate 1) and $2,345,657.10 (alternate 2) for the Samara Avenue Improvements Project and authorized a one‑day event license for a wedding at Jay Street Pub on June 21, 2025. The consent agenda, routine claims, personnel salary adjustments, and a Human Services utilities case were likewise approved.

• Rescinded fire‑danger emergency and open‑burn ban (Resolution #25‑31) – approved unanimously
• Approved low bid $2,299,640.30 for bid alternate 1 and $2,345,657.10 for bid alternate 2 for Samara Avenue Improvements – approved unanimously
• Approved special one‑day event license for Jay Street Pub wedding on June 21, 2025 – approved unanimously
• Approved consent agenda items, including May 27 minutes – approved unanimously
• Approved routine claims for multiple vendors (e.g., copier contracts, utilities, legal fees) – approved unanimously
• Approved personnel action notices: Kristi Kruse salary $24.90 and Donald Reker salary $31.33 effective June 1, 2025 – approved unanimously
• Approved Human Services Report case #25‑26 for utilities – approved unanimously
• Approved moving $3,022.98 workers‑comp revenue to Highway Fund and $129.01 to Emergency Management – approved

Commission

The board approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda, including the May 6 minutes. It approved travel requests for staff, a series of personnel actions, and a large set of vendor claims for county expenses. The finance officer announced a new $2 technology fee on motor‑vehicle transactions effective July 1, and the highway superintendent reported a temporary road closure for culvert work.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried, all members aye)
• Approved consent agenda, including May 6 minutes (motion carried, all members aye)
• Approved travel requests for staff to attend conferences and events (motion carried, all members aye)
• Approved personnel actions: resignations, new hires, promotions and salary changes (motion carried, all members aye)
• Approved numerous vendor claims for county supplies and services (e.g., $123.98 copier contract, $8,537.21 LED lighting, $8,930.64 body cameras, $42,379.90 feasibility study) (motion carried, all members aye)
• Finance officer announced a new $2 technology fee on every motor‑vehicle transaction starting July 1
• Highway superintendent reported County Road 16A/214th Street will be closed during the day for culvert replacement and reopened at night
• Human Services reported rent case #25‑24 was denied

Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center Advisory Board

The advisory board approved the meeting agenda and the 2025 financial report, both by unanimous aye votes. Approval of the minutes was deferred to the July meeting. The board also adopted a Volunteer Code of Conduct for Range Safety Officers.

• Agenda approved (all members aye)
• Minutes approval deferred to July meeting
• Financial Report approved (all members aye)
• Volunteer Code of Conduct for Range Safety Officers approved (all members aye)
• Meeting adjourned (all members aye)

Commission

The Brookings County Board approved Resolution #25-27, declaring a fire danger emergency and prohibiting open burning without a permit. All five commissioners voted aye on the motion. The meeting then adjourned.

• Approved Resolution #25-27 declaring fire danger emergency and prohibiting open burning (5-0)
• Approved agenda for the special session (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Brookings County Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved two subdivision plats and a conditional use permit for Hillestad Farms to conduct sand, gravel, and clay mining operations for up to ten years. All motions carried with 9-aye votes and no nays. Procedural items such as the April 1 minutes, agenda, and adjournment were also approved unanimously.

• Approved April 1, 2025 minutes – 9-aye, 0-nay
• Approved meeting agenda – 9-aye, 0-nay
• Approved Plat 2024PLAT010 (Turtle Bay Addition) – 9-aye, 0-nay
• Approved Plat 2024PLAT011 (Klinefelter’s Addition) – 9-aye, 0-nay
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 2025CU002 for Hillestad Farms clay mining – 9-aye, 0-nay
• Adjourned meeting – 9-aye, 0-nay

Commission

The Brookings County Commission unanimously approved five right‑of‑way occupancy agreements for H‑D Electric Cooperative and Sioux Valley Energy. It also approved a retail malt‑beverage and SD Farm Wine license for seven local businesses, appointed an alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission, and authorized several staff vacancy requests. Additional items included an abatement payment and a supplemental reimbursement. The board discussed creating a one‑time administrative fee for future Tax Increment Financing districts.

• Approved Agreement #25-42 for H‑D Electric Cooperative right‑of‑way in Lake Hendricks Township – unanimous
• Approved Agreement #25-43 for Sioux Valley Energy right‑of‑way in Argo & Lake Townships – unanimous
• Approved Agreement #25-44 for Sioux Valley Energy right‑of‑way in Oakwood Township – unanimous
• Approved Agreement #25-45 for Sioux Valley Energy right‑of‑way in Oakwood Township – unanimous
• Approved Agreement #25-46 for Sioux Valley Energy right‑of‑way in Winsor Township – unanimous
• Approved Retail Malt Beverage and SD Farm Wine license for seven businesses (July 1 2025‑June 30 2026) – unanimous
• Appointed Justin DeGroot as alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission (term ends Dec 31 2025) – unanimous
• Approved vacancy requests for Equipment Mechanic, Investigations Sergeant, Full‑Time Female Correctional Officer, and Part‑Time Female Correctional Officer – unanimous

Commission

The commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda. They voted to enter an executive session for contract negotiations. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for contract negotiations (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Brookings County CO2 Pipeline Advisory Committee

The committee approved the meeting agenda. Members agreed to review federal, state, and county CO2 pipeline regulations and to examine the county comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance for possible changes. The group decided to collect and compare surrounding counties’ liquid/CO2 pipeline setback ordinances, tasking Hill with preparing a chart before the June 2, 2025 meeting. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (Nelson/Wagner)
• Decided to review CO2 pipeline regulations, comprehensive plan, and zoning ordinance
• Assigned Hill to collect surrounding counties’ liquid/CO2 pipeline ordinances and create a setback chart before June 2, 2025
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously (all members ayes)

Brookings County Housing & Redevelopment Commission

The commission did not have enough members present to constitute a quorum, so no actions were approved or denied. The meeting was adjourned without any substantive decisions. The next quarterly meeting is scheduled for July 17, 2025 at 12:00 pm in the Brookings County & City Building, Room 221.

Commission

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items, including travel requests, personnel actions, and cellular authorizations. They also approved a large list of county claims with a unanimous roll‑call vote. Human services case #25‑16 for burial assistance was approved, while case #25‑17 for rent assistance was denied.

• Approved agenda (all members voted aye)
• Approved consent agenda items (VanderWal, Post, Miller, Hostler, Jensen aye)
• Approved travel requests for staff (as part of consent agenda)
• Approved personnel action notices and new hires (as part of consent agenda)
• Approved cellular authorizations (as part of consent agenda)
• Approved claims list (Post, Miller, Hostler, VanderWal, Jensen aye)
• Approved human services burial case #25‑16
• Denied human services rent case #25‑17

Extension Board

The Brookings County Extension Board approved the Secretary’s report as presented. The board also approved the proposed 2026 budget totaling $100,547, which includes $97,547 for program costs and $3,000 for a new 4‑H educator computer. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Secretary’s report (motion by Jensen, seconded by Dupraz)
• Approved 2026 budget of $100,547 (motion by Vander Wal, seconded by Dupraz)

Weed & Pest Board

The Weed & Pest Board approved the meeting minutes and the agenda. It approved the 2026 budget. The board voted to hold a youth gopher‑trapping event on May 10, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion by Meyer, seconded by Paul)
• Approved agenda (motion by Tim, seconded by Meyer)
• Approved youth gopher trapping event on May 10, 2025 (motion by Meyer, seconded by Paul)
• Approved 2026 budget (motion by Meyer, seconded by Paul)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Bauer, seconded by Meyer, carried)

Commission

The Brookings County Board of Equalization approved a series of parcel corrections and a range of tax exemption applications. All motions were carried with unanimous "aye" votes, except one member abstained on a correction. Specific approvals included tax‑exempt status for AGRI‑CULTURES Inc., disabled veteran exemptions, and elderly tax freeze exemptions. No other substantive matters were discussed.

• Approved correction to Heesch Farms Inc parcel #16000-10948-231-00 (aye)
• Approved correction to Tyler George Jensen Et Al parcel #04327-11049-112-00 (aye, Jensen abstained)
• Approved appeal for Bauer, Timothy P (aye)
• Approved tax‑exempt status for AGRI‑CULTURES Inc (aye)
• Approved disabled veteran exemptions (aye)
• Approved elderly tax freeze exemptions (aye)
• Approved riparian buffer strip classification applications (aye)
• Approved discretionary formula exemptions (aye)

Commission

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda. They voted to enter executive session, then later to exit it. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (unanimous aye)
• Entered executive session (unanimous aye)
• Exited executive session (unanimous aye)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous aye)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Brookings County Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved four subdivision plats (2025PLAT006‑009). It also approved a conditional use permit for an accessory building on Robert Angerhofer’s property (2025CU002) and a conditional use permit for Hammink Dairy’s expansion (2025CU003). All votes were unanimous, with the dairy permit passing 8‑aye, 0‑nay.

• Approved 2025PLAT006 (9‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved 2025PLAT007 (9‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved 2025PLAT008 (9‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved 2025PLAT009 (9‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved 2025CU002 conditional use permit (9‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved 2025CU003 conditional use permit (8‑aye, 0‑nay)

Commission

The Brookings County Commission approved the meeting agenda, the consent agenda and a large set of county claims. It then authorized several agreements, such as a pocket‑gopher baiting joint‑powers agreement, a construction contract with Katzer Concrete for grading, a parking‑lot easement, and a right‑of‑way for Sioux Valley Energy. The board also approved a disabled‑veteran property‑tax exemption, filled two county vacancies, and adopted changes to the Pay/Title Change Request Policy.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda and March 18 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $1,236,??? total claims list (unanimous)
• Authorized signing of Pocket Gopher Baiting Services JPA (unanimous)
• Authorized signing of Katzer Concrete grading contract (unanimous)
• Authorized signing of 1921 Building parking‑lot easement agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Sioux Valley Energy highway right‑of‑way application (unanimous)
• Approved Disabled Veteran property‑tax exemption of $2,358.22 (unanimous)

Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center Advisory Board

The Advisory Board approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from the January 27, 2025 meeting, and the financial report. Each motion was carried by voice vote. The board also approved adjournment of the meeting.

• Agenda approved (voice vote)
• January 27 minutes approved (voice vote)
• Financial report approved (voice vote)
• Meeting adjourned (voice vote)

Regional Railroad Authority

The Brookings Regional Railroad Authority approved its meeting agenda, appointed Josh Jones as Chairperson and Chris Alberts as Vice‑Chairperson, approved the June 20 2024 meeting minutes, and then adjourned. All motions carried with unanimous “aye” votes.

• Approved agenda (all members aye)
• Appointed Josh Jones as Chairperson (all members aye)
• Appointed Chris Alberts as Vice‑Chairperson (all members aye)
• Approved June 20, 2024 minutes (all members aye)
• Adjourned meeting (all members aye)