Lincoln County, South Dakota

Board of Commission

Board of Commission

Board of Commission

Planning Commission

Joint Lincoln County/Sioux Falls Planning

Board of Commission

Board of Commission

Board of Commission

Weed & Pest Board

Planning Commission

Joint Lincoln County/Sioux Falls Planning

Board of Commission

Board of Commission

Board of Commission

Joint Lincoln County/Sioux Falls Planning

Planning Commission

Board of Commission

Board of Commission

Board of Commission

Joint Lincoln County/Sioux Falls Planning

Planning Commission

Board of Commission

Board of Commission

Board of Commission

Planning Commission

Joint Lincoln County/Sioux Falls Planning

Board of Commission

Board of Commission

Joint Lincoln County/Sioux Falls Planning

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

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

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.

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)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit application by The Towers, LLC to build a telecommunications tower on a parcel in Section 14, Township 97 North, Range 49 West. A second public hearing will consider a conditional use permit for fireworks sales by Andy Jorgensen on a parcel in Section 28, Township 99 North, Range 51 West. The commission will also discuss three code amendment requests covering building eligibility transfers, non‑accessory solar energy systems, and concentrated animal feeding operations.

• USE-0016-2026: Conditional Use Permit for a telecommunications tower (The Towers, LLC)
• USE-0017-2026: Conditional Use Permit for fireworks sales (Andy Jorgensen)
• Amend Lincoln County Code §§154.058(Z) and 154.178(P) – building eligibility transfer
• Amend Lincoln County Code §§154.058(FF) and 154.254 – non‑accessory solar energy system
• Discuss possible amendments to code for concentrated animal feeding operations

Joint Lincoln County/Sioux Falls Planning

The joint planning commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit application by Janice Liebsch to exceed the 1,200-square-foot limit on accessory buildings. The applicant requests an additional 760 square feet for a total of 4,792 square feet at 27037 Revilo Place. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit USE-0015-2026 to allow 4,792 sq ft of accessory buildings at 27037 Revilo Place (Lot 9, Block 1, Revilo Country Estates)

Board of Commission

The Board will vote on a consent agenda including claims totaling $3,386,788.26, payroll of $513,888.95, and approval of out-of-state travel for IT staff to a Cisco conference. Regular business includes an update on the Old Courthouse roof structure. The meeting will also enter executive sessions to discuss personnel, legal matters, and contract negotiations.

• Approve Lincoln County Claims: $3,386,788.26
• Approve Payroll: $513,888.95
• Approve Out-of-State travel for IT to Cisco Webexone conference in Austin, TX (Oct 5-8, 2026)
• Approve Fireworks Public Display Permit from Mark J Foster
• Old Courthouse roof structure update (John Rombough)

The board approved the consent agenda items, including travel for IT staff, surplus inventory trade‑in, and a fireworks permit. They authorized $3,386,788.26 in county claims payments. They also approved three new hires and two step increases in the Sheriff’s Office. The meeting entered and exited executive session and was adjourned until May 26.

• Approved $3,386,788.26 county claims payments (unanimous)
• Approved IT staff travel to Cisco conference in Austin, TX (unanimous)
• Approved surplus inventory trade‑in and removal (unanimous)
• Approved fireworks public display permit for Mark J Foster (unanimous)
• Approved hire of Alyssa Stahl, Summer Intern, Sheriff’s Office (unanimous)
• Approved hire of Kristoff DeKramer, Chief Deputy, Sheriff’s Office (unanimous)
• Approved hire of Alex Smith, Summer Highway Worker (unanimous)
• Approved step increase for Deputy Sheriff Vance Branton (unanimous)

General

The Lincoln County Board of Equalization will consider reports on property tax relief programs and the 2026 owner‑occupied removal list. The board will vote to approve the meeting agenda, the minutes from April 21, 2026, and a correction of clerical errors in the assessment roll under SDCL 10‑11‑26(1). The meeting includes two public comment slots, one for Dustin and Sarah Michel (parcel 100.49.33.E600) and one for 9 Mile SD LLC (parcel 260.50.31.005).

• Review reports for property tax relief programs and the 2026 owner‑occupied removal list
• Approve County Board of Equalization minutes from 04/21/2026
• Approve correction of clerical errors in the assessment roll per SDCL 10‑11‑26(1)
• Public comment: Dustin & Sarah Michel – parcel 100.49.33.E600
• Public comment: 9 Mile SD LLC – parcel 260.50.31.005

The Lincoln County Board of Equalization convened, approved its agenda and consent items, and corrected clerical errors on the assessment roll. It set the net assessment value for a Springdale Township parcel at $1,121,600 and for a Sioux Falls parcel at $1,566,300. All motions were approved unanimously.

• Convened as County Board of Equalization (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved correction of clerical errors to assessment roll (unanimous)
• Set valuation for parcel 100.49.33.E600 at $1,121,600 (unanimous)
• Set valuation for parcel 260.50.31.005 at $1,566,300 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:52 a.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commission

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will consider approving the purchase of five Automatic External Defibrillators for $7,625 and will approve routine consent agenda items including license renewals and the disposal of surplus sheriff's assets.

• Approve 2026-2027 renewal of Malt Beverage & SD Farm Wine Licenses
• Approve purchase of 5 AEDs from Avera Heart Hospital for $7,625
• Approve Sheriff's Office and IT furniture, fixture, and equipment purchases
• Approve 2026.05.05 Memorandum of Personnel Actions
• Declare surplus Glock 45 pistol and Medtronic LikePac AED for disposal

The commission moved two items from the consent agenda to regular business and approved the full consent agenda, including renewal of several alcohol beverage licenses. It approved the purchase of five Automatic External Defibrillators from Avera Hospital for $7,625 and approved Justice Center IT and security equipment purchases, excluding one metal detector. The board also declared a Glock 45 pistol and a Medtronic LifePac AED as surplus, approved step‑increase raises for two employees, and adjourned the meeting.

• Moved Items 4 & 5 to Regular Business (unanimous 4-0)
• Approved full Consent Agenda, including license renewals (unanimous 4-0)
• Declared Glock 45 pistol surplus and approved disposal (unanimous 4-0)
• Approved purchase of 5 AEDs for $7,625 (unanimous 4-0)
• Approved Justice Center IT and security equipment (excluding PD‑6500i detector) (unanimous 4-0)
• Declared Medtronic LifePac AED surplus and approved trade‑in (unanimous 4-0)
• Approved step increase for Shaun Steffen, Highway Dept., $40.86/hr (unanimous 4-0)
• Approved step increase for Brandon Otte, Buildings & Grounds, $25.02/hr (unanimous 4-0)

Board of Commission

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and second reading on an ordinance to rezone approximately 1.01 acres from C Commercial to A-1 Agricultural. The board will also consider a consent agenda that includes a $888,980.17 micro surfacing bid award, a $1,907,074.79 claims approval, and the setting of public hearings for a $3.9 million budget supplement and an airport lease. Additionally, a resolution for the Safe Streets for All action plan is on the agenda.

• Second reading and public hearing to rezone 1.01 acres from C Commercial to A-1 Agricultural (Planning Commission recommends 5-0-1)
• Award of 2026 micro surfacing bid to ASTECH for $888,980.17
• Public hearing set for May 26 on a $3,926,524.00 budget supplement to the Highway Fund road construction account
• Approval to declare six highway items surplus and authorize online auction
• Presentation and board action on a resolution for the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Comprehensive Safety Action Plan

The Board scheduled a public hearing for May 26, 2026 to consider several budget supplements adding $3,926,524 each to highway fund accounts and $600,000 for a grant. All motions were approved unanimously. Additional actions included approving a micro‑surfacing contract, hiring staff, and adjusting employee pay.

• Set public hearing for May 26, 2026 on highway budget supplements (unanimous)
• Approved micro‑surfacing contract to ASTECH for $888,980.17 (unanimous)
• Approved hire of 4‑H Summer Assistant, Corissa Tuschen, $17/hr (unanimous)
• Approved hire of Deputy Sheriff, Allison Oldenkamp, $31.86/hr (unanimous)
• Approved step increase for Appraiser April Farmer to $34.15/hr (unanimous)
• Approved matrix adjustment for Chief Deputy Chad Brown to $5,712.01 bi‑weekly (unanimous)
• Approved matrix adjustment for Captain Benjamin Lord to $4,822.07 bi‑weekly (unanimous)
• Approved correction to Equipment Operator Connor Jackson’s effective date (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will consider three consent agenda items, including approving the April 14, 2026 minutes. It will vote to correct the exemption status for parcels 281.19.00.001 and 282.05.01.001A, changing the exemption from 1 % to 99 % for the 2026 assessment year. The board will also approve a delayed disabled‑veteran application (2026‑23) that qualifies for the 2026 assessment year. After those approvals, the meeting will provide a public‑comment period for owners of listed parcels.

• Approve correction of exemption status for parcels 281.19.00.001 and 282.05.01.001A from 1% to 99% for assessment year 2026
• Approve disabled veteran application 2026-23 (effective 2/13/2025, received 4/15/2026) for the 2026 assessment year
• Approve minutes from the April 14, 2026 Board of Equalization meeting
• Public comment scheduled for property owners, e.g., STRATMEYER, ERNEST W & JOANN – parcel 097.50.03.A100

The Board of Equalization approved the meeting agenda, consent agenda, a correction to exempt status for two parcels, and a disabled veteran application. It considered several objections to real‑property assessments, rejecting one $0 valuation request and approving the others with specified dollar values. All motions were recorded with vote outcomes.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved exemption correction for parcels 281.19.00.001 and 282.05.01.001A (unanimous)
• Approved disabled veteran application 2026-23 (unanimous)
• Motion to set NA‑CS and NA‑C1‑S at $0.00 for parcel 097.50.03.A100 failed (2‑2 vote)
• Motion to set NA‑CS at $20,000.00 for parcel 097.50.03.A100 carried (3‑0 vote)
• Motion to set valuations for parcel 099.50.03.2010 at $430,900 carried (3‑1 vote)
• Motion to set valuations for parcel 099.50.03.C100 at $464,700 carried (3‑1 vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a renewable natural gas facility. The body will also discuss amendments to the county code of ordinances and revised commission bylaws.

• Public hearing for NorthWestern Energy Conditional Use Permit for a Public Utility Facility (Renewable Natural Gas) in Section 19, Township 96 North, Range 48 West
• Proposed amendment to Code of Ordinances Sections 154.058(Z) and 154.178(P) regarding building eligibility transfer
• Proposed amendment to Code of Ordinances Sections 154.058(FF) and 154.254 regarding non-accessory solar energy systems
• Discussion of possible code amendments for data centers
• Review of revised Lincoln County Planning Commission Bylaws

The Planning Commission voted to approve Northwestern Energy's application for a renewable natural gas public utility facility, adding six specific conditions. The commission also approved revised planning commission bylaws. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Northwestern Energy conditional use permit with six conditions (yeas: Jongeling, Moser, Sweeter, Derousseau; abstain: Otten, Scott)
• Approved revised Planning Commission bylaws (yeas: Jongeling, Moser, Sweeter, Derousseau, Scott, Otten; nays: none)
• Tabled discussion of zoning ordinance amendments for building eligibility, solar energy systems, and data centers for future meeting

Board of Commission

The Board of Commissioners will review a proposal for the Justice Center Veterans' Memorial and professional services for the Lincoln County Airport. The board is also considering a zoning change for a property on West Avenue.

• Proposed $302,117.81 contract with Helm & Associates for South 20 acres at Lincoln County Airport
• Proposed Justice Center Veterans' Memorial project with estimated cost up to $285,000
• First reading of ordinance to change 1.01 acres at 28199 West Avenue from Commercial to Agricultural
• Approval of County Claims totaling $2,258,340.93 and payroll of $498,694.78
• Gravel bids for Duininck (6.75/ton) and Rechnagel Construction (4.25/ton)

The commission approved the County Claims totaling $2,258,340.93. It also authorized the removal and auction of surplus emergency‑management equipment. Two correctional officer positions in the Sheriff’s Office were filled, and step‑increase salary adjustments were approved for an equipment operator and a victim‑witness legal assistant.

• Approved County Claims totaling $2,258,340.93 (unanimous)
• Declared surplus and authorized auction of emergency‑management trailer and generator (unanimous)
• Approved hire of Bailey Miles, Correctional Officer I, $25.09/hr effective 04/21/2026 (unanimous)
• Approved hire of Adam Miller, Correctional Officer I, $27.69/hr effective 04/27/2026 (unanimous)
• Approved step increase for Connor Jackson, Equipment Operator, $26.54/hr effective after 05/03/2026 (unanimous)
• Approved step increase for Amanda Jeseritz, Victim Witness Legal Assistant (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will meet to authorize the Director of Equalization to make value changes and corrections for 2026. The body will decide on numerous tax-exempt status continuations and applications for disabled veterans.

• Continuation of 100% tax-exempt status for over 100 listed parcels
• Approval of 22 disabled veteran applications that missed the deadline
• Denial of one disabled veteran application (DNQ 2026-01)
• Approval of stipulations for 10 properties, including O'Reilly Auto Enterprises LLC and Lennox Properties LLC
• Public comment hearings for South Eastern Development Foundation, Butterflies Forever, and Harrisburg Economic Development Corporation

The Lincoln County Board of Equalization authorized the Director to correct 2026 errors, freeze elderly/disabled low‑income assistance, and adjust values for historical and discretionary‑formula properties. It also granted full tax exemption to several veteran‑owned parcels, denied owner‑occupied status on one parcel, approved stipulations for multiple parcels, and denied a disabled‑veteran application.

• Directed Director of Equalization to correct 2026 errors (Ayes: Schmidt, Landeen, Otten; Nays: Putnam) – Passed
• Authorized Director to freeze elderly/disabled low‑income assistance for 2026 (Ayes: Schmidt, Landeen, Otten; Nays: Putnam) – Passed
• Authorized Director to adjust values for qualifying historical properties (Ayes: Schmidt, Landeen, Otten; Nays: Putnam) – Passed
• Authorized Director to adjust values for discretionary‑formula properties (Ayes: Schmidt, Landeen, Otten; Nays: Putnam) – Passed
• Granted 0% exemption and 100% taxable status to parcel 283.05.07.001D (Ayes: Schmidt, Landeen, Otten, Putnam) – Passed
• Denied owner‑occupied status for parcel 281.95.14.002 (Ayes: Schmidt, Landeen, Otten, Putnam; Nays: Arends) – Passed
• Approved stipulations for listed parcels including 097.48.22.D100 and 099.50.17.4031 (Ayes: Schmidt, Landeen, Otten, Putnam) – Passed
• Denied disabled‑veteran application DNQ 2026‑01 (Ayes: Schmidt, Landeen, Otten; Nays: Putnam) – Passed

General

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will meet on April 8, 2026. They will consider motions to authorize the chair to execute an annexation agreement with the City of Canton and a road and utility construction agreement with the City of Canton. The agenda also includes routine business, an opportunity for public comment, and executive sessions on personnel and legal matters.

• Motion to authorize the chair to execute an Annexation Agreement with the City of Canton
• Motion to authorize the chair to execute a Road & Utility Construction Agreement with the City of Canton

The Lincoln County Board approved the chair to execute an annexation agreement with the City of Canton. It also approved the chair to execute a road and utility construction agreement with the City of Canton. Both motions passed with a 3‑2 vote. The meeting was adjourned until April 14, 2026.

• Approved agenda (4-1)
• Authorized annexation agreement with City of Canton (3-2)
• Authorized road & utility construction agreement with City of Canton (3-2)
• Adjourned meeting until April 14, 2026 (4-1)

Board of Commission

The Board of Commissioners will review contracts for road striping, paving, and a roundabout at CR116 and CR105. The board is also discussing the Lincoln County Airport and a fee evaluation for a hangar area expansion project.

• Striping bid award to Sir Lines A Lot for $178,167.25
• Agreement with BX Civil for a roundabout on CR116 and CR105
• Proposed zoning change of 1.01 acres from Commercial to Agricultural District
• Agreement with Mead & Hunt for an Independent Fee Evaluation for hangar area expansion
• Tax abatement for a parcel in the City of Harrisburg in the amount of $2,279.57

The Board approved a zoning amendment that changes about 1.01 acres from the C Commercial District to the A‑1 Agricultural District and updates the official map. It also approved several contracts—including a $178,167.25 striping contract, a roundabout construction agreement, and an independent fee evaluation for the airport expansion—plus step‑increase salary adjustments for several employees. The Board passed a joint election agreement with the Sioux Falls School District, approved multiple cash‑transfer allocations, and a motion to fund the veterans memorial failed due to lack of a second.

• Approved zoning change of ~1.01‑acre parcel from Commercial to Agricultural (4‑1)
• Awarded $178,167.25 striping contract to Sir Lines A Lot (4‑1)
• Authorized agreement with BX Civil for roundabout on CR116 and CR105 (4‑1)
• Approved step increase for Sheriff’s Captain Jarid Espland to $4,555.68 bi‑weekly (4‑1)
• Approved joint election agreement with Sioux Falls School District (6‑0)
• Approved budgeted cash transfers totaling over $1.4 million (6‑0)
• Approved independent fee evaluation agreement with Mead & Hunt for airport hangar expansion (3‑1)
• Failed motion to authorize Veterans Memorial agreement up to $285,000 (no second)

Board of Commission

The Board of Commissioners will consider approving payroll and claims totaling over $2.27 million. The meeting includes decisions on a tax abatement, a planning commission appointment, and a sanitary sewer easement for the City of Canton.

• Approval of claims in the amount of $1,774,758.69 and payroll of $497,572.57
• Tax abatement of $966.20 for parcel 100.50.30.A190 in the City of Sioux Falls
• Appointment of Seth Moser to the Lincoln County Planning Commission
• Proposed permanent sanitary sewer easement to the City of Canton (parcel # 098.49.15.L100)
• Rental Agreement with Eboom LLC for firework sales at the Lincoln County Fairground parking lot

The board approved county claims totaling $1,774,758.69. It also approved a $966.20 tax abatement for a Sioux Falls parcel, a $489.95 replacement warrant, and hired a temporary election worker. Several step‑increase salary adjustments for county employees were authorized. All motions passed with a 5‑1 vote.

• Approved $1,774,758.69 county claims (5-1)
• Approved $966.20 tax abatement for parcel 100.50.30.A190 in Sioux Falls (5-1)
• Approved $489.95 replacement warrant for Bartlett Tools, Inc. (5-1)
• Approved hire of Kari Donovan, Election Worker – Temporary, $15/hr (5-1)
• Approved step increase for Nicole Aanenson, Paralegal, $27.50/hr (5-1)
• Approved step increase for Chad Brown, Chief Deputy, $5,673.08 bi‑weekly (5-1)
• Approved step increase for Kayla Delfs, Election Coordinator, $31.32/hr (5-1)
• Approved step increase for Kari Elling, HR Director, $4,173.96 bi‑weekly (5-1)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three land-use applications. These include a zoning change in Canton Township and two conditional use permits in Lincoln and Springdale Townships. The commission will also discuss potential zoning ordinance text amendments.

• RZNE-0005-2026: Request by Michael Swenson to change 1.01 acres at 28199 West Avenue from Commercial to A-1 Agricultural District
• USE-0006-2026: Request by Milk and Honey Holdings, LLC / Cedar Lane dairy, LLC for a 6,200 head mature dairy cow confinement in Lincoln Township
• USE-0007-2026: Request by East River Electric Power Cooperative for an electrical substation in Springdale Township
• Discussion of potential Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments

The commission approved a conditional use permit for East River Electric Power Cooperative to build an electrical substation, adding six specific conditions. It also recommended approval of Michael Swenson's change‑of‑zone application to the Board of County Commissioners. Agenda item #2 was postponed and the dairy conditional use application was postponed. The minutes and agenda were approved unanimously.

• Approved electric substation conditional use permit with conditions (Yeas: Jongeling, Boots, Sweeter, Derousseau, Scott; Abstain: Otten)
• Recommended approval of Michael Swenson zoning change to Board of County Commissioners (Yeas: Jongeling, Boots, Sweeter, Derousseau, Scott; Abstain: Otten)
• Approved meeting minutes from February 17, 2026 (voice vote: all yeas)
• Approved meeting agenda and postponed agenda item #2 (Yeas: Sweeter, Boots, Derousseau, Scott, Jongeling, Otten)
• Postponed dairy conditional use permit application (USE-0006-2026)
• Continued discussion on potential zoning ordinance amendments (no decision taken)

Weed & Pest Board

The Lincoln County Weed & Pest Board will approve its agenda and minutes, hear budget, equipment, spray, and complaints reports, and vote to appoint new officers. The new officers to be chosen are president, vice president, and secretary, with Russ Heggen noted as a candidate. No other actions are listed.

• Approve Weed & Pest Board agenda
• Approve Weed & Pest Board minutes
• Budget report presentation
• Equipment report presentation
• Determine new board president, vice president, and secretary (Russ Heggen)

The Lincoln County Weed & Pest Board approved its agenda and the previous meeting's minutes. The board accepted the budget report, the trailer purchase report, and the normal weed patches report. Members voted to retain the current officers. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted budget report (motion carried)
• Accepted trailer purchase report (motion carried)
• Accepted normal weed patches report (motion carried)
• Retained current officers (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Joint Lincoln County/Sioux Falls Planning

The Joint Lincoln County and Sioux Falls Planning Commission will consider the minutes from the February 17 meeting and approve the agenda. Residents may provide input on non‑agenda items. A public hearing will be held on the Shape Sioux Falls 2050 Comprehensive Plan.

• Approve minutes of the February 17, 2026 meeting
• Approve the meeting agenda
• Public input on non‑agenda items
• Public hearing on the Shape Sioux Falls 2050 Comprehensive Plan

The joint commission approved the February 17, 2026 meeting minutes and the agenda for both the county and the city. Commissioners voted to recommend that the County Board of Commissioners and the Sioux Falls City Council approve the Shape Sioux Falls 2050 Comprehensive Plan. No public comments were received and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved County minutes from Feb 17, 2026 (voice vote, all yeas)
• Approved City minutes from Feb 17, 2026 (voice vote, all yeas)
• Approved County meeting agenda (voice vote, all yeas)
• Approved City meeting agenda (voice vote, all yeas)
• Recommended County Board approve Shape Sioux Falls 2050 plan (yeas: Boots, Scott, Derousseau, Sweeter, Jongeling; abstain: Otten; nays: none)
• Recommended City Council approve Shape Sioux Falls 2050 plan (voice vote, all yeas)
• Adjourned County portion of meeting (voice vote, all yeas)
• Adjourned City portion of meeting (voice vote, all yeas)

Board of Commission

The Board of Commissioners will vote on approving $1,975,523.14 in county claims and various equipment purchases. The board is also discussing the 2026 microsurfacing project and construction at the Lincoln County Airport.

• Approval of Lincoln County Claims totaling $1,975,523.14
• Proposed $26,950 agreement with JLG Architect for a Veterans Memorial concept at the Justice Center
• Proposed purchase of a jail transport bus chassis not to exceed $86,000.00
• Motion to reject Astech Corp's $545,323 low bid for 2026 microsurfacing
• Proposed advertising for bids for Phase 1 Construction on the South 20 Acres at the Lincoln County Airport

The Lincoln County Board approved several items, including a $86,000 bus chassis for the jail, advertising for airport construction bids, and a $26,950 veterans memorial design contract. It also rescheduled two commissioner meetings to align with election canvassing dates and denied a fireworks permit request. All motions were recorded with vote counts.

• Approved Consent Agenda items including $1,975,523.14 county claims (5-0)
• Approved out‑of‑state GIS travel to Future View Conference in Kentucky (5-0)
• Declared surplus and authorized online auction of 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (5-0)
• Amended JLG Architect agreement for veterans memorial, $26,950 (4-1)
• Rescheduled June 2 and Nov 3 commissioner meetings to June 4 and Nov 5 (5-0)
• Approved advertising for bids on Phase 1 airport construction, South 20 Acres (4-1)
• Denied Consumer Fireworks Permit for Adam Curtis (1-4)
• Authorized purchase of a bus chassis for jail transport, up to $86,000 (3-0)

Board of Commission

The Board of Commissioners will review several infrastructure bids and project awards. The meeting includes a briefing on ambulance services sustainability and presentations from department heads. The board will also consider a 50% cost share for a Clerk of Courts scanning project.

• Award Lincoln County Highway roundabout project to BX Civil and Construction for $1,425,000.00
• Award Lincoln County Highway surfacing project to Journey Group Companies for $848,209.89
• Payroll approval for $509,279.10
• Bids for rock salt from Blackstrap at $80.97/ton
• Tax abatement of $343.74 for a parcel in the City of Sioux Falls

The Lincoln County Board approved a 50% cost‑sharing agreement for the Clerk of Courts scanning project. It also approved multiple highway supply contracts, including crushed concrete, quartzite rip‑rap, asphalt, cutting‑edge blades, and rock salt. The Board awarded the county highway roundabout project to BX Civil and Construction for $1,425,000 and the highway surfacing project to Journey Group Companies dba Black‑Top Paving for $848,209.89.

• Approved 50% cost‑sharing agreement for Clerk of Courts scanning project (passed)
• Awarded crushed concrete bid to LG Everist at $11.00/ton (passed)
• Awarded quartzite rip‑rap bid to LG Everist (Class A $31.55/ton, B $31.80/ton, C $35.55/ton) (passed)
• Awarded plant mixed asphalt bids to Myrl and Roys Type1 ($66.00/ton, $67.00/ton) and Knife River ($67.00/ton, $68.00/ton, fines $100.00/ton) (passed)
• Awarded cutting‑edge carbide blades to Butler Machinery ($246.49/4' blade) and rubber flex blades to Equipment Blades ($520.00/4' blade) (passed)
• Awarded rock salt bid to Blackstrap Inc. at $80.97/ton (passed)
• Awarded Lincoln County Highway roundabout project to BX Civil and Construction for $1,425,000 (passed)
• Awarded Lincoln County Highway surfacing project to Journey Group Companies dba Black‑Top Paving for $848,209.89 (passed)

Board of Commission

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a resolution to issue up to $35,000,000 in Economic Development Revenue Bonds for an Augustana University Association project. The meeting also includes consent‑agenda items such as a vehicle purchase, county claims, and fuel contracts, as well as hearings on temporary liquor licenses and other local matters.

• Public hearing on a resolution to approve up to $35,000,000 in Economic Development Revenue Bonds for the Augustana University Association project
• Consent agenda approval for a $30,646 purchase of a 2026 Chevrolet Equinox through Lamb Chevrolet
• Consent agenda approval of Lincoln County claims totaling $1,613,036.68
• Consent agenda award of diesel fuel at $2.34 per gallon and ethanol gasoline at $2.24 per gallon to Coles Petroleum
• Public hearings on temporary on‑sale liquor licenses for the Lincoln County Fairgrounds Foundation event and for Boondocks Bar, both scheduled for March 7, 2026

The Lincoln County Board approved its agenda and consent agenda items. It authorized payment of $1,613,036.68 in county claims and a $1,177,768 Justice Center payment. Additional approvals included a vehicle purchase, an emergency‑management grant agreement, a garbage‑hauler license, and a fuel contract. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
• Approved $1,613,036.68 county claims (5-0)
• Approved $1,177,768 Justice Center payment (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 2026 Chevrolet Equinox for $30,646 (5-0)
• Approved emergency management grant agreement (5-0)
• Approved 2026 commercial garbage hauler license for Valet Garbage Company, LLC (5-0)
• Approved fuel contract awarding diesel and ethanol to Coles Petroleum (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a motor vehicle sales business. The body will also elect officers for 2026 and discuss potential zoning ordinance text amendments.

• Public hearing for NB Golf Cars conditional use permit at 27412 Parklane Drive
• Election of Planning Commission Officers for 2026
• Discussion of potential Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments

The commission approved the minutes from the Jan. 20 meeting and the agenda for the Feb. 17 meeting. It voted to grant a Conditional Use Permit to NB Golf Cars for a motor‑vehicle sales business at 27412 Parklane Drive, adding six specific conditions. Commissioners also re‑elected the chairperson, vice‑chairperson, and alternates for 2026.

• Approved Jan. 20 minutes (voice vote: all yeas)
• Approved meeting agenda (yeas: Sweeter, Boots, Green, Scott, Jongeling; abstain: Otten)
• Approved NB Golf Cars Conditional Use Permit with six conditions (yeas: Jongeling, Boots, Sweeter, Green, Scott; abstain: Otten)
• Re‑elected Jerry Jongeling as Chairperson (yeas: all six commissioners)
• Re‑elected Scott as Vice‑Chairperson (yeas: all six commissioners)
• Kept Monty Derousseau and Collin Enstad as alternates (yeas: all six commissioners)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:15 p.m. (voice vote: all yeas)

Joint Lincoln County/Sioux Falls Planning

The Joint Lincoln County and City of Sioux Falls Planning Commission will meet to review unfinished and new business. The primary item is a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a business application.

• Public hearing for Josiah Brunz regarding a motor vehicle repair shop at 27091 S. Tallgrass Avenue (USE-0068-2025)

The joint Lincoln County and Sioux Falls Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for Josiah Brunz to operate a motor vehicle repair shop at 27091 S. Tallgrass Avenue. The approval included ten specific conditions covering operating hours, parking, lighting, future expansions, and right‑of‑way requirements. The county vote was 4 yeas, 0 nays, 1 abstention; the city approved by unanimous voice vote. No other substantive business was decided.

• County approved Conditional Use Permit for 27091 S. Tallgrass Ave (4 yeas, 0 nays, 1 abstain)
• City approved Conditional Use Permit for 27091 S. Tallgrass Ave (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved minutes from Dec 10, 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Commission

The Board of Commissioners will review claims totaling $2,124,054.07 and several contract approvals. The meeting includes a conditional use permit hearing notice for NB Golf Cars and presentations from five department heads.

• Furniture proposal for the Lincoln County Justice Center for $528,336.80
• County claims in the amount of $2,124,054.07
• Invoice for Helms and Associates for South 20 Acres expansion for $8,827.06
• Proposed hourly rate of $130 for Qualified Mental Health Professionals
• Agreement with Midwest Engineering Company for up to $7,500.00

The Lincoln County Board approved a $528,336.80 contract to furnish the new Justice Center. It set the hourly rate for qualified mental health professionals at $130. The board also approved two tax abatements for Sioux Falls parcels, reappointed a planning‑commission member, and authorized several personnel step increases and a promotion.

• Approved $528,336.80 furniture purchase for Justice Center (3-2 vote)
• Set hourly rate for Qualified Mental Health Professionals at $130 (4-1 vote)
• Approved tax abatements for Sioux Falls parcels: $2,758.06 and $2,419.45 (5-0 vote)
• Reappointed Scott Green to four‑year term on Planning Commission (5-0 vote)
• Approved step increase for Deputy State’s Attorney Roland Henry to $4,173.96 bi‑weekly (5-0 vote)
• Approved step increase for Appraiser Matt Nagel to $35.86/hr (5-0 vote)
• Approved promotion of Correctional Officer Jamie Smith to Deputy Sheriff (5-0 vote)
• Authorized $8,827.06 payment to Helms and Associates for South 20 Acres airport expansion (5-0 vote)

Board of Commission

The Lincoln County Board will approve the agenda and routine items such as payroll of $517,865.04 and a $21,627.21 expense report. It will adopt a consent agenda that includes scheduling a public hearing on a lease at the Marv Skie/Lincoln County Airport, authorizing highway bid advertisements for a roundabout at CR 105 & 116 north of Lennox, and approving tax abatements for parcels in Sioux Falls and Tea. Regular business items include a raffle notice, a road‑segment transfer agreement with the city of Lennox, selection of a bridge‑inspection consultant, and approval of the FY 2027 budget calendar and planning cycle.

• Set date/time for public hearing on lease of multiple properties at Marv Skie/Lincoln County Airport (term >120 days, amount >$500).
• Authorize Highway Department to advertise bids for roundabout project at CR 105 & 116 intersection north of Lennox.
• Approve tax abatements for 2025 parcels: $2,672.98 in Sioux Falls and $2,782.47 in Tea.
• Transfer CAT skid loader (item #1688, 2014 model) from Highway to Building and Grounds inventory.
• Approve FY 2027 Budget Calendar and Planning Cycle (presented by Auditor Sheri Lund).

The Lincoln County Board voted unanimously to approve and authorize the chair to execute an agreement transferring jurisdiction of County Road CR103 (465th Ave/Cleveland Ave) to the City of Lennox, with the county maintaining the road until Jan. 1 2022. The board also approved a resolution hiring IMEG Consultants for 2026 bridge inspections, and adopted the FY 2027 budget calendar. All motions listed in the consent agenda were passed without opposition.

• Approved transfer of CR103 jurisdiction to City of Lennox (unanimous)
• Authorized public hearing for airport lease exceeding $500 (unanimous)
• Authorized Highway Dept. to advertise bids for roundabout at CR 105 & 116 (unanimous)
• Authorized Highway Dept. to advertise bids for 2026 surfacing project (unanimous)
• Authorized Highway Dept. to advertise bids for 2026 microsurfacing project (unanimous)
• Approved tax abatements for parcels in Sioux Falls ($2,672.98) and Tea ($2,782.47) (unanimous)
• Approved step increases for four county employees (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2027 Budget Calendar and Planning Cycle (unanimous)

Board of Commission

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on airport leases and a temporary liquor license. The body will also discuss a potential moratorium on AI hyperscale data center construction and a bond issuance for Augustana University.

• Approval of Lincoln County Claims in the amount of $2,062,023.04
• Payroll in the amount of $499,502.78
• Public hearings for airport leases with Skattum LLC and eight other aviation sites
• Invoice for $26,481.16 to Helms and Associates for South 20 Acres expansion
• Tax abatements for parcels in Tea, Springdale Township, Harrisburg, and Dayton Township

The Lincoln County Board removed Item #7 from the agenda and approved the agenda. It then approved the consent agenda, including the minutes from 01.13.2026. Finally, the Board approved Lincoln County claims totaling $2,062,023.04.

• Removed Item #7 from Regular Business (Ayes: Arends, Schmidt, Landeen, Otten, Putnam; Nays: none)
• Approved agenda (Ayes: Arends, Schmidt, Landeen, Otten, Putnam; Nays: none)
• Approved consent agenda items (Ayes: Arends, Schmidt, Landeen, Otten, Putnam; Nays: none)
• Approved County Commission minutes 01.13.2026 (Ayes: Arends, Schmidt, Landeen, Otten, Putnam; Nays: none)
• Approved Lincoln County claims totaling $2,062,023.04 (Ayes: Arends, Schmidt, Landeen, Otten, Putnam; Nays: none)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider Application USE-0076-2025, a conditional use permit to transfer two building eligibilities from one parcel to another in Lynn Township. The applicant is Calvin Graber. The meeting also includes a work session on zoning ordinance amendments.

• Conditional Use Permit (USE-0076-2025) to transfer two building eligibilities from Tract 1 Hurley’s Addition (E1/2, Section 10‑T98N‑R50W) to E1/2 NE1/4 (Ex. Tract 1 Sweeter Addition, Section 15‑T98N‑R50W) in Lynn Township – applicant Calvin Graber.
• Planning Commission work session on zoning ordinance amendments.

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the December 15, 2025 meeting and the meeting agenda by voice vote with unanimous support. The commission also approved Conditional Use Permit application USE-0076-2025, adding three specific conditions, with a vote of 4 yeas, 1 nay, and 1 abstention. The meeting was then adjourned by voice vote.

• Approved December 15, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote, all yeas)
• Approved meeting agenda (voice vote, all yeas)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit USE-0076-2025 with conditions (Yeas: Jongeling, Boots, Green, Scott; Nays: Sweeter; Abstain: Otten)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, all yeas)

Board of Commission

The Board of Commissioners will review county claims and discuss potential bond issuance for Augustana University. The meeting includes setting a public hearing for airport leases and discussing detention services agreements.

• Approval of Lincoln County Claims totaling $1,695,373.57
• Setting a public hearing for January 27, 2026, regarding leases at the Marv Skie/Lincoln County Airport
• Resolution to set 2026 spring load limits
• Discussion of potential 501(c)(3) Bond Issuance for Augustana University
• Agreement for Detention Services between Minnehaha County, Lincoln County and Lutheran Social Services

Board of Commission

The Board of Commissioners will meet to elect leadership and approve administrative resolutions for the 2026 fiscal year. Key actions include setting pay for election officials and designating polling locations. The board will also discuss the Old Courthouse roof and airport development.

• Payroll approval in the amount of $495,228.72
• Election official fees: $200 for precinct officials, $250 for election superintendent, and $50 for on-call workers
• Purchase of a Tennant T12 floor scrubber for the Highway shop for $25,305.14
• Appointment of 37 precinct polling places across Hudson, Canton, Beresford, Lennox, Harrisburg, Tea, Worthing, and Sioux Falls
• Proposed reconsideration of elected officials' and commissioners' salaries for 2026