Lincoln County, SD

Joint Lincoln County/Sioux Falls Planning

Board of Commission

Board of Commission

Board of Commission

Joint Lincoln County/Sioux Falls Planning

Planning Commission

Joint Lincoln County/Sioux Falls Planning

Board of Commission

Board of Commission

Board of Commission

Board of Commission

Joint Lincoln County/Sioux Falls Planning

Joint Lincoln County/Sioux Falls Planning

Planning Commission

Board of Commission

Board of Commission

Board of Commission

Joint Lincoln County/Sioux Falls Planning

Board of Commission

Joint Lincoln County/Sioux Falls Planning

Board of Commission

Joint Lincoln County/Sioux Falls Planning

Board of Commission

Joint Lincoln County/Sioux Falls Planning

Board of Commission

Joint Lincoln County/Sioux Falls Planning

Board of Commission

Joint Lincoln County/Sioux Falls Planning

Board of Commission

Joint Lincoln County/Sioux Falls Planning

Board of Commission

Joint Lincoln County/Sioux Falls Planning

Board of Commission

Board of Commission

Board of Commission

Board of Commission

Joint Lincoln County/Sioux Falls Planning

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three conditional use permits and a proposed ordinance to regulate non-accessory solar energy systems. The body will also discuss potential amendments to ordinances regarding concentrated animal feeding operations.

• Public hearing on an ordinance to regulate non-accessory solar energy systems
• USE-0043-2026: Conditional Use Permit for Virgil Scherr to transfer building eligibility
• USE-0048-2026: Conditional Use Permit for Wyatt Shillingstad to exceed 1,500 sq ft of accessory building area at 46535 280th Street
• USE-0049-2026: Conditional Use Permit for Wyatt Shillingstad for a Class 1 Major Home Occupation at 46535 280th Street
• Discussion on amending ordinances regarding concentrated animal feeding operations

Board of Commission

The Board of Commissioners will review payroll and county claims. The meeting includes a discussion on surplus sheriff's equipment and an agreement with the State Department of Public Safety.

• Approval of Lincoln County Claims in the amount of $2,728,370.44
• Payroll approval for $539,050.02
• Authorization for Emergency Manager to execute Sub-Recipient Agreement with SD Dept of Public Safety
• Proposal to declare a 2022 Chevy Tahoe as surplus and sell via online auction
• Third quarter 2026 Highway Fund Transfer Request for fuel, materials, and labor

The Board approved $2,728,370.44 in county claims and authorized the Emergency Manager to execute a grant agreement for the Hazard Plan Mitigation. The commission also approved several employee step increases and declared a 2022 Chevy Tahoe as surplus for auction.

• Approved $2,728,370.44 in county claims (5-0)
• Authorized Emergency Manager to execute Sub-Recipient Agreement with SD Dept of Public Safety (5-0)
• Declared 2022 Chevy Tahoe surplus and authorized auction after $7,216 engine replacement (5-0)
• Authorized Q3 2026 Highway Fund Transfer Request (5-0)
• Approved step increase for Franklyn Powell to $35.81/hr (5-0)
• Approved step increase for Justin Umthun to $40.09/hr (5-0)
• Approved step increase for Joseph Meader to $4,727.49/biweekly (5-0)
• Approved step increase for Kari Gackle to $31.27/hr (5-0)

Board of Commission

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 8:30 AM in Canton, SD. The board will consider a consent agenda that includes a $2,292,292 construction agreement with Soukup Construction Inc for structure #42-160-044, a $333,790 snow and truck equipment order from J-Craft (TBEI), and authorization for the Sheriff to order five Chevy Tahoes at $54,191.00 each for 2027 delivery. Regular business includes a Second Judicial Circuit presentation on court trends, a 5-year Highway Road and Bridge Plan, a 2027 benefits renewal, and discussion of a gross receipts tax effective 01.01.2027. Three executive sessions are scheduled on personnel, litigation, and contract negotiations.

• Consent agenda: $2,292,292 agreement with Soukup Construction Inc for structure #42-160-044, PCN 0A03, ER6377 (13)
• Consent agenda: snow and truck equipment for two dump trucks from J-Craft (TBEI) at $166,895.00 per truck, total $333,790, using MN DOT contract pricing
• Consent agenda: Sheriff authorized to order five budgeted Chevy Tahoes from Jerry's Automotive at $54,191.00 per vehicle for 2027 delivery and payment
• Consent agenda: $1,500.00 affidavit of replacement warrant for Janice Boomgarden-Lennox Nutritional Center, original warrant 97155 issued 1/30/2026
• Regular business: 2027 Benefits Renewal, Field Training Officer Pay policy update, mileage reimbursement, and gross receipts tax effective 01.01.2027

The Board approved a construction agreement with Soukup Construction Inc and a 5-year plan for the Highway Road & Bridge. They also authorized several vehicle purchases and established 2027 employee benefit providers. Additionally, the Board decided how to apply anticipated gross receipts tax credits to property taxes.

• Approved $2,292,292 agreement with Soukup Construction Inc (5-0)
• Approved Lincoln County Highway Road and Bridge 5-Year Plan (4-0)
• Authorized $333,790 for two dump trucks from J-Craft (5-0)
• Authorized $270,955 for five Chevy Tahoes from Jerry's Automotive (5-0)
• Approved applying 68% of anticipated tax credit to 2026 taxes payable in 2027 (5-0)
• Approved 2027 benefits including Wellmark for health and Delta Dental (4-0)
• Approved mileage reimbursement rates of $.34/mile or $.76/mile (3-2)
• Approved 2% hourly differential for Communications Field Training Officers (4-0)

Board of Commission

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and second reading on a zoning change for a rural property, then consider adopting the 2027 provisional budget as the annual budget. The board will also vote on several infrastructure and contract items, including a $2,292,292.00 box culvert project and agreements for bridge engineering and prisoner housing.

• Public hearing and second reading on ordinance rezoning N1/2NW1/4 of Section 26 from A-1 Agricultural and RR Rural Residential to RR Rural Residential (applicant Gary Harr, parcel 100.49.66.2010)
• Award Lincoln County Highway Lake Alvin box culvert project to Soukup Construction Inc. for $2,292,292.00
• Approve and adopt 2027 Provisional Budget as annual budget
• Approve agreements with SD DOT for preliminary bridge engineering and three MOUs with Lyon County, Iowa for border bridges
• Approve contract for housing Lincoln County prisoners in Minnehaha County

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners adopted the 2027 Provisional Budget as the county's annual budget after an initial adoption motion failed 2-3. Before adopting, the board approved reductions including lowering the Cost of Living Adjustment for non-bargaining employees from 3% to 1.56% and step increases from 2.5% to 1%, plus specific account reductions. The board also approved a rezoning request, a $2,292,292.00 box culvert project award to Soukup Construction Inc, and a prisoner housing contract amendment with Minnehaha County raising the daily rate from $131.90 to $142.33 and reducing guaranteed beds from 45 to 35.

• Adopted 2027 Provisional Budget as the annual budget (3-2) after an earlier adoption motion failed (2-3)
• Approved reductions to 2027 budget including COLA cut from 3% to 1.56% and step increases from 2.5% to 1% (3-2)
• Approved budget changes made after the September 8, 2026 meeting (3-2)
• Approved rezoning of property in Section 26 from A-1 Agricultural and RR Rural Residential to RR Rural Residential (5-0)
• Awarded Lake Alvin box culvert project to Soukup Construction Inc for $2,292,292.00 (5-0)
• Approved prisoner housing contract amendment with Minnehaha County: daily rate up from $131.90 to $142.33, guaranteed beds down from 45 to 35 (5-0)
• Approved Joint Powers Bridge Improvement Grant Agreements with SD DOT for preliminary engineering on four structures (5-0)
• Approved three Memorandums of Understanding with Lyon County, Iowa regarding border bridges (5-0)

Joint Lincoln County/Sioux Falls Planning

Planning Commission

The Lincoln County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit request to exceed the 1,500 square foot accessory building limit, proposing 1,600 square feet on Lot 7 of Lakeview Estates Addition. The commission will also review possible amendments to county ordinances regarding concentrated animal feeding operations and discuss other business.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit USE-0041-2026 by Kelly Inberg for 1,600 sq ft accessory building at 47926 No Worries Circle
• Review of possible amendments to Lincoln County Code Sections 154.057(6), 154.058(V), and 154.250(F) regarding concentrated animal feeding operations
• Approval of minutes from August 17, 2026 meeting
• Public input on non-agenda items

Weed & Pest Board

The Lincoln County Weed & Pest Board is holding a regular meeting to approve its agenda and minutes, receive reports on budget, equipment, spraying, and complaints, and address old and new business. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of Weed & Pest Board agenda
• Approval of Weed & Pest Board minutes
• Budget report
• Equipment report
• Spray report

Board of Commission

The Board of Commissioners will consider adopting the 2027 provisional budget and a resolution for a solid waste facility for Poet Biorefining-Hudson. Other business includes a rezoning ordinance, an ambulance discussion with Turner County, and a request for proposal regarding the Old Courthouse.

• Adoption of the 2027 Provisional Budget
• Resolution for Poet Biorefining-Hudson solid waste facility
• Rezoning ordinance for property in Section 26, Township 100 North
• Approval of $2,214,961.43 in Lincoln County claims
• Request for Proposal for the Old Courthouse

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution supporting Poet Biorefining-Hudson's proposed solid waste compost facility, which will be subject to a state permit. The board also approved a request for proposals for the old courthouse, corrected errors in two prior meeting minutes, and made adjustments to the 2027 provisional budget. Several motions failed, including a proposal to reduce employee cost-of-living adjustments and step increases.

• Approved resolution supporting Poet Biorefining-Hudson compost site (5-0)
• Approved Request for Proposal for old Courthouse (5-0)
• Approved corrections to 12/09/22 and 11/25/25 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved $2,214,961.43 in county claims (5-0)
• Approved State's Attorney's Office budget reductions (5-0)
• Failed to reduce employee COLA from 3% to 1.56% and step increases from 2.5% to 1% (2-3)
• Failed to reduce mapping program budget by $40,000 (2-3)
• Failed to increase Children's Inn assistance to $28,500 (no second)

General

The Lincoln County Public Defender Advisory Committee is meeting to finalize recommendations for the new Public Defender position. They will discuss the job description, salary and benefits, preliminary 2027 office staffing and budget, and a recruitment timeline targeting appointment by December 31, 2026.

• Review and possible revision of draft Public Defender job description
• Discussion of salary range and benefits for the Public Defender position
• Review of proposed 2027 Public Defender Office budget and staffing needs
• Recruitment timeline targeting appointment before Dec 31, 2026 and start Jan 1, 2027
• Comparison with Minnehaha and Pennington County Public Defender job descriptions

Board of Commission

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the 2027 Lincoln County Budget. The meeting also includes a discussion on the Lincoln County Justice Center and a resolution regarding 911 Telecommunicator retirement classification.

• Public hearing for the 2027 Lincoln County Budget
• Payroll totaling $536,066.14
• Resolution for South Dakota Retirement System reclassification of 911 Telecommunicators
• Zoning change ordinance for property in Section 26, Township 100 North, Range 50 West
• Bridge preservation pre-applications for the Bridge Improvement Grant program

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners approved multiple amendments to the 2027 budget, including shifting $60,078 from various accounts to the Ambulance Service and reducing the General Gov't Building allocation from $2,033,700 to $335,700. They also approved a resolution supporting the reclassification of 911 telecommunicators as Class B public safety members. Several other motions, such as removing a Sheriff's administrative assistant and certain road project cuts, failed or were withdrawn.

• Approved budget amendments moving $60,078 to Ambulance Service (4-1)
• Approved reducing General Gov't Building budget to $335,700 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #2026-14 supporting SDRS reclassification of 911 telecommunicators (5-0)
• Approved reducing Road & Bridge Road Projects to $3,461,000 (3-2)
• Failed motion to remove Sheriff's Administrative Assistant (2-3)
• Approved step increases for three employees and hires for two positions
• Cancelled public auction for parcel 100.49.36.3000
• Scheduled first and second readings for a zoning ordinance change

Board of Commission

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and second reading on an ordinance imposing a county gross receipts and use tax. The board will also approve a consent agenda including $1.7 million in claims and a payroll of $535,893.55. Additionally, the board will consider amending zoning regulations for building eligibility transfers and non-accessory solar energy systems.

• Ordinance imposing a county gross receipts tax and use tax (Second Reading & Public Hearing)
• Approval of Lincoln County Claims totaling $1,726,231.44
• Approval of payroll in the amount of $535,893.55
• Zoning ordinance amendments for building eligibility transfers in A-1 Agricultural and RC Recreation/Conservation districts
• Motion to remand non-accessory solar energy system ordinance to the County Planning Commission

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners approved an ordinance imposing a 0.5% county gross receipts tax and use tax effective January 1, 2027, for property tax relief. The board also approved $198,824 in supplements to the 2026 budget, amended zoning codes regarding building eligibility transfers, and approved county claims and payroll.

• Approved county claims of $1,726,261.43 (4-0)
• Approved E-911 and dispatching services contract amendment with Turner County (4-0)
• Approved step increase for Drew Degroot, Chief Civil Deputy State's Attorney (4-0)
• Approved step increase for Cristen Standley, Tax and License Clerk (4-0)
• Approved fireworks public display permit for September 5-7, 2026 (4-0)
• Approved ordinance 2026-12 imposing 0.5% county gross receipts tax and use tax (3-2)
• Approved 2026 budget supplements totaling $198,824.00 (4-1)
• Approved ordinance 2026-13 amending zoning code for building eligibility transfers (4-0)

General

The Lincoln County Public Defender Advisory Committee is holding its initial organizational meeting to elect leadership, review its legal authority under SDCL Chapter 7-16A, and begin shaping the new public defender office. The committee will discuss the proposed budget, staffing, and recruitment process for the public defender position, with recommendations to go to the County Commission.

• Election of chair and vice chair
• Review of SDCL Chapter 7-16A statutory authority
• Discussion of proposed public defender office budget and staffing
• Development of public defender job qualifications and compensation
• Possible executive session on prospective public officer qualifications

General

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a resolution adopting the joint jurisdictional Lincoln County/City of Sioux Falls 2050 Comprehensive Plan. The board will also vote to approve the meeting agenda. No other substantive items are listed.

• Public hearing on resolution adopting the joint Lincoln County/City of Sioux Falls 2050 Comprehensive Plan

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners and the City of Sioux Falls approved the Shape Sioux Falls 2050 Comprehensive Plan, which replaces the 2040 version. The board also approved an amendment to hold a joint public hearing on October 27, 2026, to discuss a potential moratorium on data centers.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Failed motion to adopt plan with data center and confidentiality amendments (2-3)
• Approved amendment to hold joint data center hearing on October 27, 2026 (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-11 for the 2050 Comprehensive Plan (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-2)

Joint Lincoln County/Sioux Falls Planning

Planning Commission

The Lincoln County Planning Commission is meeting to consider four public hearing items, including a zone change and three conditional use permits, and to discuss possible amendments to county ordinances regarding concentrated animal feeding operations. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and public input.

• Public hearing on zone change (RZNE-0030-2026) for property in Section 26, T100N R50W, from A-1 Agricultural and RR Rural Residential to RR Rural Residential
• Public hearing on conditional use permit (USE-0034-2026) to transfer building eligibility from Tract 2 of Larson's Addition to Tract 6C of Timm's Addition
• Public hearing on conditional use permit (USE-0036-2026) to exceed 1,500 sq ft accessory building area (requesting 4,000 sq ft) on Tract 11 of Merkle Addition
• Public hearing on conditional use permit (USE-0037-2026) to place a manufactured home at 28887 476th Avenue
• Discussion of possible amendments to Lincoln County Code sections 154.057(6), 154.058(V), and 154.250(F) regarding concentrated animal feeding operations

The commission approved permits for a manufactured home, a large accessory building, and a building eligibility transfer. It also recommended a zoning change for a property in Section 26 to the Board of County Commissioners.

• Recommended approval of rezoning parcel 100.49.66.2010 to Rural Residential (6-0)
• Approved building eligibility transfer for Holden and Caylan Niewenhuis (4-2)
• Approved permit for Aron Baloun to exceed 1,500 sq ft of accessory building area (6-0)
• Approved permit for Hope Jordan to place a manufactured home at 28887 476th Avenue (6-0)
• Approved July 20, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commission

The Lincoln County Commission will hold first readings on two ordinances: one amending zoning rules for building eligibility transfers in agricultural and recreation/conservation districts, and another imposing a county gross receipts and use tax. The board will also consider resolutions on agricultural land classification, liquor license fees, a speed limit reduction on CR105, and appointments to the Public Defender Advisory Board. Several consent agenda items include approving claims of $2,734,402.09 and a fireworks permit.

• First reading: ordinance amending Chapter 154 zoning for building eligibility transfers (A-1 and RC districts)
• First reading: ordinance imposing county gross receipts tax and use tax
• Approve claims totaling $2,734,402.09
• Resolution to set minimum acre requirements for agricultural land classification
• Resolution to establish number and fees for off-sale and on-sale liquor licenses

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution setting the number of on-sale and off-sale liquor licenses and their fees for the next year, as required by state law. The board also approved a large batch of claims totaling $2,734,402.09, several personnel hires and step increases, and a speed limit reduction on a segment of CR105. Two ordinances were introduced for first reading, and the board rejected prior bids and readvertised a property auction.

• Approved $2,734,402.09 in county claims (4-0)
• Approved resolution setting 9 off-sale and 9 on-sale liquor licenses with fees (4-0)
• Approved hire of Jackson Marnette as Deputy State's Attorney (4-0)
• Approved hire of Stanton Roach as Deputy Sheriff (4-0)
• Reduced speed limit on segment of CR105 (466th Ave) in Lennox (4-0)
• Rejected prior bids and readvertised auction for parcel 100.49.36.3000 (4-0)
• Approved fireworks permit for KBOOM Pyro on Sept 19, 2026 (4-0)
• Appointed Rex Keller and Commissioners Arends and Otten to Public Defender Advisory Board (4-0)

Board of Commission

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will meet on August 4, 2026, to conduct routine business including approving payroll, reports, and a consent agenda. Key decisions include advancing a zoning ordinance amendment and scheduling a public hearing for the 2050 Comprehensive Plan with Sioux Falls.

• Approve payroll: $508,257.53
• First reading of zoning ordinance amendments for 154.058(Z) and 154.178(P) on August 11, 2026
• Public hearing for 2050 Comprehensive Plan with Sioux Falls City Council on August 25, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
• Engage South Dakota Department of Legislative Audit for 2025 audit ($55,056.74 expense report noted)
• IMEG presentation on final report for 271st and Western Ave intersection study

The Board approved a payroll of $508,257.53 and several employee step increases. It scheduled a public hearing for the Joint Jurisdictional 2050 Comprehensive Plan and set dates for a zoning ordinance amendment. The Board also authorized a fiscal compliance audit for 2025.

• Approved payroll of $508,257.53
• Approved step increases for six employees in the Sheriff's, Register of Deeds, Communications, State's Attorney, and Equalization offices
• Scheduled first reading of zoning ordinance amendment for August 11 and second reading/public hearing for August 25
• Scheduled public hearing for Joint Jurisdictional Lincoln County/City of Sioux Falls 2050 Comprehensive Plan for August 25
• Authorized engagement letter for South Dakota Department of Legislative Audit for 2025 fiscal year
• Approved meeting minutes from July 30, 2026

Board of Commission

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a proposed County Gross Receipts Tax and the 2027 Provisional Budget. The meeting includes public hearings on airport hangar leases and a temporary liquor license for Boondocks Bar. The board will also review a 2026 salary study and the Justice Center.

• Proposed Ordinance to impose a County Gross Receipts Tax
• Approval of Lincoln County Claims in the amount of $3,437,341.84
• Payroll approval for $515,969.52
• Public hearing for temporary on-sale liquor license for Boondocks Bar at 47189 US Hwy 18
• Proposed budget supplements including $136,319.00 for Poor Relief

The Board approved a series of market-based salary adjustments for non-bargaining employees and law enforcement. They also approved the 2027 provisional budget for publication and scheduled a public hearing for a proposed County Gross Receipts Tax.

• Approved $3,437,341.84 in county claims (5-0)
• Approved implementation of County Salary Study recommendations, including a 3% market adjustment for non-bargaining employees (3-2)
• Approved 2027 Provisional Budget for publication with public hearing set for 09.01.2026 (5-0)
• Scheduled first and second readings for a County Gross Receipts Tax ordinance (4-1)
• Approved temporary on-sale liquor license for Boondocks Bar for September 12, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved termination and new lease agreements for airport hangar sites K-1, K-2, and R-6 (5-0)
• Approved abstract of results for the governor's runoff election (5-0)
• Approved five tax abatements for parcels in Sioux Falls and Delapre Township (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Lincoln County Planning Commission will approve the June 15, 2026 meeting minutes and adopt the agenda. Commissioners will hold a public hearing on an ordinance that would amend County Zoning Chapter 154, Sections 154.058(Z) and 154.178(P). Additional items include a request to amend the code for non-accessory solar energy systems and a discussion of possible changes related to concentrated animal feeding operations. The meeting will also include a planning commission briefing.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending Zoning Chapter 154: Sections 154.058(Z) and 154.178(P)
• Request to amend Code Sections 154.021, 154.058(FF), 154.178(U), 154.118(X), 154.158(O), 154.379(A), and 154.254 for non-accessory solar energy system
• Review possible amendments to Sections 154.057(6), 154.058(V), and 154.250(F) concerning concentrated animal feeding operations
• Approval of minutes from the Planning Commission meeting of June 15, 2026
• Planning Commission briefing

The Lincoln County Planning Commission recommended adoption of option #2 for a zoning ordinance amendment (Sections 154.058(Z) and 154.178(P)) to the Board of County Commissioners, with a 3-2 vote and one abstention. The commission also recommended a remand of proposed solar energy system amendments and discussed but did not vote on potential CAFO amendments, continuing public input to the next meeting.

• Recommended adoption of zoning amendment option #2 (3-2, 1 abstention)
• Recommended remand of proposed solar energy system amendments (5-0)
• Approved June 15, 2026 meeting minutes (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved meeting agenda (voice vote, all in favor)

Joint Lincoln County/Sioux Falls Planning

Board of Commission

The Board will discuss and possibly initiate the process of adopting a Gross Receipts Tax and Use Tax ordinance. Other agenda items include a compensation and benefits study presentation, appointment to fill a commissioner vacancy, and approval of over $3.8 million in claims and a $2 million highway fund transfer.

• Discussion and possible action to begin adopting a Gross Receipts Tax and Use Tax ordinance
• Approval of a $2,000,000 budgeted cash transfer from General Fund to Highway Fund
• Approval of claims totaling $3,830,797.23
• Board discussion on appointment for commissioner vacancy
• Presentation on Compensation and Benefits Study by McGrath Human Resources Group

The board approved routine consent items including $3,830,797.23 in claims, a $2M highway fund transfer, and right-of-way easements. It also approved $126,989 in Justice Center equipment (excluding refrigerators) and a $14,316 fence installation. A step increase for a highway employee was approved.

• Approved $3,830,797.23 in claims (5-0)
• Approved $2,000,000 General Fund to Highway Fund transfer (5-0)
• Approved $126,989 Justice Center equipment purchase, excluding refrigerators (4-1)
• Approved $14,316 fence installation at south storage facility (5-0)
• Approved step increase for Michael Molstad to $27.33/hr (5-0)
• Approved right-of-way easement agreements with Leif Grane, Suzanne Anderson/Eric Grane, CBC Land LLC (5-0 each)
• Appointed Herman Otten to boards/committees previously assigned to Betty Otten (5-0)

Board of Commission

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will discuss and appoint a commissioner to fill the District 2 vacancy, and hold a budget work session. The consent agenda includes approval of payroll ($539,143.82), a service agreement with FirstDigital for phone services, a replacement warrant, and personnel actions. The board will also enter executive sessions for personnel, legal, and contract matters.

• Appointment of commissioner to fill District 2 vacancy
• Budget work session
• Payroll approval of $539,143.82
• Service agreement with FirstDigital for phone services
• Replacement warrant of $5,579.71 for lost warrant 35331

The Board of Commissioners elected Herman Otten to serve as the District 2 Commissioner for the remainder of the term ending December 31, 2028. The Board also approved several personnel actions and a new phone service agreement.

• Elected Herman Otten as District 2 County Commissioner (3-2)
• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved June 30, 2026, meeting minutes (4-0)
• Authorized new FirstDigital phone service agreement (4-0)
• Approved $5,579.71 replacement warrant for Siouxland Federal Credit Union (4-0)
• Approved step increase for Bethany Bawdon (4-0)
• Approved step increase for Carrie Draeger (4-0)
• Approved hire of Jackson Marnette as Deputy State’s Attorney (4-0)

Board of Commission

The Board will vote on a consent agenda including $4,902,080.21 in claims, a fireworks permit, a medical cannabis compliance certification for Dakota Herb, and a change order for the 2026 micro surfacing project. Regular business includes discussions on the Lincoln County Justice Center, a contract with Axon Inc., post-election audit results, interviews for a vacant commissioner seat, and a work session on the proposed budget.

• Approve $4,902,080.21 in claims
• Approve and authorize Form E for Dakota Herb cannabis at 47063 Charlotte Ct., Unit 1, Sioux Falls
• Set public hearing for airport lease exceeding 120 days and $500 at Marv Skie/Lincoln County Airport
• Approve change order of $12,460.18 for the 2026 micro surfacing project
• Discuss Justice Center and contract with Axon Inc.

The Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda and previous meeting minutes from June 2026. The board also approved a consent agenda containing various county claims totaling $4,902,080.21.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved June 9 and June 22, 2026, meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Lincoln County claims totaling $4,902,080.21 (4-0)

General

The board will acknowledge the resignation of Commissioner Betty Otten and consider procedures to fill the District 2 vacancy. Consent items include renewing a Midco internet and TV service agreement and paying two indigent medical claims totaling $136,316.80.

• Resignation of Commissioner Betty Otten (District 2) and appointment procedures under SDCL 3-4-4
• Renew Midco internet and TV service agreement
• Pay indigent medical claim of $9,565.80 (S.E.D.)
• Pay indigent medical claim of $126,751.00 (M.L.S.)
• Executive sessions for personnel, legal, and contract negotiations

The Board established a process for filling the District #2 Commissioner vacancy following Commissioner Otten's resignation. The new timeline requires letters of interest by June 29, 2026, with interviews to follow in late June or early July.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (4-0)
• Authorized Midco internet and TV service agreement renewal (4-0)
• Authorized indigent medical claim payments of $9,565.80 and $126,751.00 (4-0)
• Established June 29 deadline for Commissioner letters of interest (4-0)
• Approved interview procedure involving Board questions vetted by Human Resources (4-0)

Weed & Pest Board

The Lincoln County Weed & Pest Board approved its meeting agenda and the minutes from the previous session. Members accepted the budget report, which noted the purchase of a larger trailer for the Rangers. The board also voted to retain the current officers for the next term.

• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Approval of the previous meeting minutes
• Acceptance of the budget report
• Purchase of a larger trailer for the Rangers (noted in budget report)
• Retention of current officers

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for fireworks sales on a specific property. The commission will also discuss proposed amendments to the county code regarding non-accessory solar energy systems, concentrated animal feeding operations, and single-family dwelling eligibility. Other agenda items include approval of prior meeting minutes and a staff briefing.

• Public hearing on conditional use permit application USE-0021-2026 by Shanshan Wang for fireworks sales on Lots 1, 2, and 3 (except Lots H-1, H-2, H-3) in Albers Tract 1, Lincoln County.
• Request to amend Lincoln County Code Sections 154.021, 154.058(FF), 154.178(U), and 154.254 concerning non-accessory solar energy systems.
• Review and discussion of possible amendments to Sections 154.057(6), 154.058(V), and 154.250(F) regarding concentrated animal feeding operations.
• Presentation and discussion of Sections 154.056(B) and 154.176(E) on single-family dwelling and building eligibility.

The Lincoln County Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for Shanshan Wang to operate fireworks sales on specified lots in Albers Tract 1, with conditions including a 9-day sales limit and lighting restrictions. The commission also discussed potential zoning amendments for solar energy systems, concentrated animal feeding operations, and single-family dwelling eligibility, but took no action, deferring further public input to the July 20, 2026 meeting.

• Approved conditional use permit for fireworks sales (USE-0021-2026) with conditions (5-0)
• Approved minutes from May 18, 2026 meeting (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved meeting agenda (voice vote, all in favor)
• Discussed solar energy system ordinance amendments, no action taken
• Discussed concentrated animal feeding operation ordinance amendments, no action taken
• Discussed single-family dwelling eligibility ordinance, no action taken

Board of Commission

The Lincoln County Commission will hear the auditor's 2027 budget presentation, consider moving two regular meetings to new dates, and vote on a motion to remand a zoning ordinance text amendment concerning building eligibility transfers back to the Planning Commission. Routine approvals include payroll ($506,708.70), claims ($2,131,440.54), out-of-state travel for a 4-H employee, and a grant support application for the Youth Diversion Coordinator position. The board will also approve revised signage designs and a quote for the Lincoln County Justice Center.

• 2027 budget presentation by Auditor Sheri Lund
• Motion to move June 23 meeting to June 30
• Motion to move July 28 meeting to July 30 and schedule governor's runoff election canvass
• Approve revised designs and quote for Lincoln County Justice Center signage
• Motion to remand ordinance amending zoning text for building eligibility transfers to Planning Commission

The Board approved revised designs and a $67,800 quote for signage at the Lincoln County Justice Center. Additionally, an ordinance regarding building eligibility transfers was remanded to the Planning Commission. The Board also rescheduled upcoming regular meetings.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Approved June 4, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved county claims of $2,131,440.54 (4-0)
• Approved step increase for Moreen Stambaugh (4-0)
• Approved hire of Parker Schultz as Summer Highway Worker (4-0)
• Approved out-of-state travel for 4-H Department (4-0)
• Authorized grant support application for Youth Diversion Coordinator (4-0)

Board of Commission

The Board will canvass the June 2, 2026 Primary Election results and conduct a post-election audit drawing. They will also consider authorizing a request for proposals for indigent defense services. Routine business includes approval of the agenda and consent items, as well as reports and executive sessions on personnel and legal matters.

• County canvass of the 06.02.2026 Primary Election with action to follow
• Post Election Audit Drawing
• Consider motion to advertise for Request for Proposals for Indigent Defense Services
• Approve Consent Agenda including County Commission Minutes from 05.26.2026 and 2026.06.04 Memorandum of Personnel Actions
• Executive sessions on personnel qualifications, legal counsel, and contract negotiations

The Board of Commissioners approved the June 2, 2026, primary election results. They also authorized an advertisement for requests for proposals regarding indigent defense services.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (4-0)
• Approved May 26, 2026, meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved step increase for Nancy Becker at $23.80/hr (4-0)
• Approved step increase for David Dixon at $3611.11/biweekly (4-0)
• Approved step increase for Brendan Feldhaus at $33.48/hr (4-0)
• Approved step increase for Nicholas Lord at $25.71/hr (4-0)
• Approved promotion of Courtney Smith to Human Resources Technician at $29.30/hr (4-0)

Board of Commission

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a $3.9 million supplement to the 2026 Highway Fund Road Construction account and on termination and new lease agreements for hangar sites at the Marv Skie/Lincoln County Airport. They will also consider a change order for the roundabout project on CR116 & CR105, a drainage petition for Blue Spruce Addition, and approve consent items including payroll and claims.

• Public hearing on termination of hangar leases and new leases at Marv Skie/Lincoln County Airport
• Public hearing on $3,926,524 supplement to 2026 Highway Fund Road Construction account
• Consider change order for roundabout project on CR116 & CR105 for $26,489.47
• Consider drainage project petition for Blue Spruce Addition
• Consent agenda includes payroll $505,050.96, claims $3,236,434.52, microsurfacing contract with Astech Corp, and tax abatements

The Lincoln County Board approved its Consent Agenda and a $3,236,434.52 claim payment. It also approved a $2,526.62 tax abatement for a Sioux Falls parcel, declared several sheriff assets surplus, and authorized a fireworks display permit. Additionally, the board approved step‑increase salary changes for nine county employees and confirmed payroll allocations of $505,050.96.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved County Claims totaling $3,236,434.52 (unanimous)
• Approved tax abatement of $2,526.62 for Sioux Falls parcel (unanimous)
• Declared surplus and removed Sheriff’s Asset #7219 (Trijicon Red Dot Sight) (unanimous)
• Declared surplus and removed Sheriff’s Asset #2444 (Omni Plus Handheld Wand) (unanimous)
• Declared surplus and authorized auction of Sheriff’s Asset #5791 (2016 Ford Transit Van) (unanimous)
• Approved fireworks public display permit for Epic Sky Displays on June 6, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved step‑increase salary changes for nine county employees (unanimous)