Lincoln County public meetings in 2021

Board of Commission

The Lincoln County Commission will hold second readings and public hearings on two ordinances to rezone properties from agricultural to light industrial, and will discuss courthouse plans, a BIG grant application, and other routine business. The agenda also includes approval of claims totaling $862,944.31 and payroll of $317,532.89, plus several personnel actions and licenses.

• Rezone Lot 1, Dakota Steel Addition, 29029 477th Ave. from A-1 Agricultural to I-1 Light Industrial
• Rezone Lot 4, Hoffman's Addition, Parcel ID 100.50.31.J004 from A-1 Agricultural to I-1 Light Industrial
• Claims: $862,944.31; Payroll: $317,532.89
• Hire Christopher Hogan as full-time Deputy Sheriff at $25.69/hr plus $1.00/hr for civil duties
• Approve 2022 Commercial Garbage Hauler/Recycling Licenses for Herm's Sanitation, RBS Sanitation, Waste Management

The board tabled a rezone of Lot 1, Dakota Steel Addition from A-1 Agricultural to I-1 Light Industrial, scheduling a second public hearing for January 25, 2022, to allow the applicant to address neighbor concerns. A separate rezone of Lot 4, Hoffman's Addition to I-1 Light Industrial was denied after a 2-3 vote. The board also approved routine claims, payroll, several resolutions, and a $177,840 contingency transfer.

• Tabled Dakota Steel Addition rezone to I-1 (4-1)
• Denied Hoffman's Addition rezone to I-1 (2-3)
• Approved claims totaling $862,944.31
• Approved payroll of $317,532.89
• Approved 2022 commercial garbage licenses for Herm's, RBS, Waste Management
• Approved $177,840 in 2021 contingency transfers
• Approved 2022 elected official salaries
• Approved Bridge Improvement Grant application for Lake Alvin Bridge

Planning Commission

The Lincoln County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three applications: a rezoning request, two conditional use permits, and a joint work session with the Board of Commissioners. The meeting includes approval of minutes and agenda, and public input on non-agenda items.

• Rezone from RR Rural Residential to C Commercial for Tract 1 of Voge's Addition, Section 9-T98N-R50W (Parcel ID: 098.50.09.D100)
• Conditional Use Permit to transfer building eligibility from N1/2 SE1/4 to S1/2 SE1/4, Section 8-T99N-R50W (Pente Farms LLC)
• Conditional Use Permit for Contractor's Shop and Storage Yard at 47023 Smith Circle (Granberg Landscaping LLC)
• Joint work session with Board of Commissioners at 5:00 p.m.

The Lincoln County Planning Commission tabled two conditional use permit applications (Julie Pommer's and Bret Merkle's) to allow staff to address questions, and approved Jason Granberg's application for a contractor's shop and storage yard with conditions. The commission also corrected and approved the November 15, 2021 minutes and adopted the meeting agenda.

• Tabled Julie Pommer's conditional use permit application (4-1)
• Tabled Bret Merkle's building eligibility transfer application (5-0)
• Approved Jason Granberg's contractor's shop and storage yard conditional use permit (5-0)
• Approved corrected November 15, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

Board of Commission

The board approved two ordinances establishing permit fees for overweight-oversize vehicles and road accesses, along with resolutions setting the fee amounts. It also approved the consent agenda, including claims totaling $2,004,547.37 and payroll of $321,102.94, and passed several resolutions for budget changes, fund transfers, and property tax refunds. The board held first readings for two rezoning ordinances and discussed a Canton infrastructure project and redistricting.

• Adopted overweight-oversize permit fee ordinance (4-0)
• Adopted resolution setting overweight-oversize permit fees (4-0)
• Adopted access permit fee ordinance (4-0)
• Adopted resolution setting access permit fees (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including claims and payroll (4-0)
• Approved 2022 budget changes as directed by SD Dept of Revenue (4-0)
• Approved transfer of $3,260.92 from RAIF to Highway Fund (4-0)
• Approved property tax refunds totaling $1,086.79 for Sheila M Ritz (4-0)

Weed & Pest Board

The Lincoln County Weed & Pest Board is holding a regular meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, receive budget, spray, and equipment reports, and discuss trouble spots. The main substantive item is a review of state and county declared noxious weeds, including absinth wormwood, leafy spurge, Canada thistle, and others. No old business is listed.

• Budget report by Terry Fluit
• Spray report by Russ Heggen
• Equipment report by Russ Heggen
• Review of state and county declared noxious weeds
• Discussion of trouble spots

The Lincoln County Weed & Pest Board met on December 9, 2021, and approved the agenda and the minutes from the October 14, 2021 meeting. Reports were given on the current budget, 2022 budget request, fall spot spraying, and a proposal to add mapping to ATVs. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved agenda for December 9, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 14, 2021 (unanimous)

Joint Lincoln County/Sioux Falls Planning

The Joint Lincoln County and Sioux Falls Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two applications by Tom Winker for the same property: a rezoning from agricultural (A-1) to rural residential (RR), and a preliminary subdivision plan for Prairie Over Spring Creek Addition. The commission will also consider approval of the previous meeting's minutes and other routine business.

• Rezoning application RZNE-0110-2021: A-1 Agricultural to RR Rural Residential
• Preliminary subdivision plan for Prairie Over Spring Creek Addition
• Property: W1/2 NE1/4 (Ex. S 247.5' and W 24.75' thereof), Section 22-T100N-R49W, Parcel ID 100.49.22.1020
• Approval of minutes from November 10, 2021 meeting

The joint Lincoln County and Sioux Falls Planning Commissions denied a rezone request for a rural subdivision due to concerns about water drainage and consistency with the Shape Sioux Falls 2040 plan. A second application for a preliminary plat was denied by the County but failed to pass in the City, resulting in no approval. No other substantive decisions were made.

• County denied rezone application (4-0)
• City denied rezone application (6-0)
• County denied preliminary plat application (4-0)
• City motion to approve preliminary plat failed (0-6)

Board of Commission

The Lincoln County Commission will hold first readings on ordinances establishing overweight/oversize and access permit fees for county roads, and discuss a proposed 153-acre development in Tea. The board will also hear updates on rural water projects, sewer and parkway work, and consider several administrative items including a vehicle purchase, an efficiency consultant, and approval of 2022 elected officials' compensation.

• First reading: ordinance to establish overweight-oversize permit fees for county roads
• First reading: ordinance to establish access permit fees for roads under county highway jurisdiction
• Discussion and action on 153 acres in Tea (presented by Marcus Mahlen, NAI Sioux Falls)
• Approval of 2022 elected officials' compensation
• Vehicle purchase for Buildings and Grounds Maintenance

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution increasing 2022 salaries for elected officials, including the State's Attorney to $128,440 and Sheriff to $122,299.20, after an initial motion failed for lack of a second. The board also approved two property tax payment plans, hired Eide Bailly as an efficiency consultant for $26,000-$28,000, and accepted a bid for a surplus vehicle. Several other items were approved, including out-of-state travel and a vehicle purchase.

• Approved 2022 elected officials' salary increases (State's Attorney $128,440, Sheriff $122,299.20, Auditor $85,862.40, Treasurer $82,784, Register of Deeds $74,256, Commissioners $24,336) after initial motion failed for lack of second; item placed on 12/28/2021 agenda.
• Approved property tax payment plan for W Lennox property (parcel 250.14.04.001A) at $158/week until March 31, 2022.
• Approved property tax payment plan for Bradley Add property (parcel 210.30.01.003) at $130/month until October 31, 2022.
• Approved hiring Eide Bailly as efficiency consultant at $26,000-$28,000 total, $225-$250/hour, from 2021 budget.
• Approved purchase of 2022 Ford F-150 long box for $28,964 plus $150 block heater and $180 fog lights from Lamb Motor Co.
• Approved renewal of contract with A&B Pure Water for three machines at $152.85/month.
• Approved application for Federal Assistance SF-424 for Marv Skie Lincoln County Airport (019-2022-ARPA).
• Accepted bid of $3,250 from Paul Iverson for surplus 2013 Dodge Charger.

Board of Commission

The board approved a medical marijuana cultivation license for Culture Shock LLC, approved 2021 budget supplements totaling $716,500, and amended a conditional use permit to transfer building eligibility. It also approved claims of $585,496.04 and payroll of $307,256.39. A motion to adopt an 8.1% health insurance option for 2022 failed.

• Approved Culture Shock LLC medical marijuana cultivation license
• Approved 2021 budget supplements: $58,000 election, $60,000 poor support, $140,000 wheel tax, $435,000 911, $23,500 domestic abuse
• Amended Conditional Use Permit USE-0103-2021 with three conditions
• Approved claims totaling $585,496.04 and payroll of $307,256.39
• Approved Uniform Alcoholic Beverage License renewal for Land-Lar LLC
• Adopted FAA bid protest procedures policy for airport projects
• Failed motion to adopt 8.1% health insurance option (2-3 vote)
• Set public hearing dates for overweight-oversize and access permit fee ordinances

Planning Commission

The Lincoln County Planning Commission denied a rezone application from Grand Valley Properties after public opposition, with all six members voting no. It approved a rezone for Double H Land Company, a conditional use permit for a manufactured home, and a preliminary plat for Prairie Acres, all with unanimous votes.

• Denied Grand Valley Properties rezone application (0-6)
• Approved Double H Land Company rezone application (6-0)
• Approved manufactured home conditional use permit with conditions (6-0)
• Approved Prairie Acres preliminary plat with three modifications (6-0)

Joint Lincoln County/Sioux Falls Planning

The joint Lincoln County and Sioux Falls Planning Commissions approved a conditional use permit for Bogey LLC to transfer one building eligibility between parcels, with conditions including a building permit, driveway permit, and right-to-farm covenant. Both county and city commissions voted unanimously in favor. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Approved conditional use permit for Bogey LLC to transfer building eligibility to Parcel 100.50.29.1040 (county 4-0, city 4-0)
• Approved August 11, 2021 meeting minutes (county 4-0, city 4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (county 4-0, city 4-0)

Board of Commission

The Lincoln County Board approved a six-year, $264,420 agreement with Pictometry International Corp. for aerial imaging services, despite two dissenting votes. The board also approved a $1.99 million claims list, set public hearings for a medical marijuana license and a conditional use permit appeal, and authorized a $28,812 catastrophic poor relief voucher. A proposed plat for Lot 1 in Tract A was denied unanimously.

• Approved $1,993,224.72 in claims (5-0)
• Set public hearing for Culture Shock LLC medical marijuana license application (5-0)
• Set public hearing for Platinum Properties LLC conditional use permit appeal (5-0)
• Denied plat of Lot 1 in Tract A, Section 21 (0-5)
• Approved $264,420 Pictometry International Corp. agreement over six years (3-2)
• Clarified wellness benefit eligibility to full-time benefit-eligible employees (5-0)
• Authorized $28,812.01 catastrophic poor relief voucher for Minnehaha County case (5-0)
• Approved 2022 alcoholic beverage license renewals for seven establishments (5-0)

Board of Commission

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners approved the 2022 Employee Health Benefits Option #1, which includes a 6% increase to traditional and high deductible plans, and extended the Lincoln County Wellness program ($50/month) to all employees. The board also awarded two tax-deed properties to bidders, authorized the reclassification of a deputy to sergeant, approved broadcasting meetings on CityLink/Channel 16, and tabled several items including a plat approval and a Pictometry agreement.

• Approved 2022 Employee Health Benefits Option #1 with 6% increase and wellness program for all employees (3-2)
• Awarded tax-deed property (parcel 230.10.05.014) to Jerry Flanagan for $300.00 (unanimous)
• Awarded tax-deed property (parcel 260.20.07.003) to Daniel Bogue for $1,550.00 (unanimous)
• Authorized reclassification of SO1 to SO2 (Sergeant) in Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
• Authorized broadcast of Commission and Planning Board meetings on CityLink/Channel 16 (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of 2022 budgeted IT equipment above spending threshold (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of plat for Highway Shop parcel until next meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled Request for Proposals for Grant Writer until 11/9/2021 (unanimous)

Board of Commission

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners denied a rezoning request for Lot 1, Hoffman's Addition, to change from A-1 Agricultural to C Commercial district, despite the applicant's support. The board approved routine claims, payroll, and several resolutions including budget transfers, a property tax abatement, and the sale of surplus equipment. A public hearing was set for November 23, 2021, to consider 2021 budget supplements.

• Denied rezoning of Lot 1, Hoffman's Addition from A-1 Agricultural to C Commercial (5-0)
• Approved claims totaling $1,139,010.08 and payroll of $304,109.82 (5-0)
• Approved Third Quarter 2021 Fund Transfer to Highway Department totaling $21,537.98 (5-0)
• Approved Wheel Tax transfer of $67,923.95 to Townships and Cities (5-0)
• Set public hearing for November 23, 2021 on 2021 budget supplements (5-0)
• Approved property tax abatement of $1,046.58 for Ross & Brittany Trujillo (5-0)
• Awarded surplus equipment to highest bidders, including Roo's Sanitation for multiple items (5-0)
• Approved 2021 budget adjustments transferring $1,300,000 to Highway and $250,000 to 911 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Lincoln County Planning Commission approved three conditional use permits with conditions, including a motor vehicle sales operation, a building eligibility transfer, and a manufactured home placement. One application was tabled until the next meeting. All votes were unanimous except one abstention.

• Approved conditional use permit for motor vehicle sales at 27050 Sunset Blvd, Unit #4 with 8 conditions (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for building eligibility transfer from Parcel ID 100.50.58.1000 to 100.50.58.2010 with right-to-farm covenant (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved conditional use permit for manufactured home on Tract 3, Kroger's Addition with 3 conditions (5-0)
• Tabled Grand Valley Properties LLC application until November 15, 2021 (5-0)

Weed & Pest Board

The Lincoln County Weed & Pest Board met on October 14, 2021, and approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the July 14, 2021 meeting. Reports were given on budget, weed control coverage, equipment, and landowner cooperation. No substantive policy decisions were made; the board adjourned at 9:04 AM.

• Approved agenda for October 14, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 14, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 9:04 AM until next meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commission

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners approved two bond refunding resolutions: one for up to $3,505,000 to refund Series 2013 certificates for the County Courthouse Addition, and another for up to $5,925,000 to advance refund Series 2016 certificates for County Highway Facilities. Both were approved unanimously. The board also approved several hires, step increases, and other routine items, and tabled a poll pad agreement until the November 2 meeting.

• Approved refunding of Series 2013 courthouse certificates up to $3,505,000 (5-0)
• Approved advance refunding of Series 2016 highway facility certificates up to $5,925,000 (5-0)
• Approved hire of Joseph Meader as Civil Deputy State's Attorney at $2,940 biweekly (3-2)
• Approved hire of Jenna Eilers as Tax and License Clerk at $16.78/hr (3-2)
• Approved step increases for three Sheriff's deputies (5-0 each)
• Approved renewal quote from Jensen Insurance/EMC (4-0-1 abstention)
• Approved hire of Nichole Ringing Shield as Qualified Mental Health Professional (5-0)
• Tabled poll pad agreement with Knoink until November 2 meeting (5-0)

Board of Commission

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners approved a letter of support for the Newton Hills State Park project and disbanded the jail study group. A motion to hire Jenna Eilers as a full-time Tax and License Clerk failed for lack of a second, and a subsequent motion to table the hire also failed. The board tabled action on the Jensen Insurance renewal quote until October 12, 2021.

• Approved letter of support for Newton Hills State Park project (unanimous)
• Disbanded jail study group created by Resolution #2106-27 (unanimous)
• Tabled action on Jensen Insurance renewal quote until October 12, 2021 (unanimous)
• Hire of Jenna Eilers as Tax and License Clerk failed for lack of a second
• Motion to table Eilers hire until October 12 failed (2-2)
• Motion to table authorization of outside counsel for labor issues failed for lack of a second
• Approved payroll totaling $302,823.81 and longevity payments of $1,350.00 (consent agenda)
• Set dates for rezoning public hearing: first reading Oct 12, second reading/public hearing Oct 26 (unanimous)

Board of Commission

The Lincoln County Commission will hold public hearings on the 2022 budget, a preliminary subdivision plan for Peter's Addition, and a temporary malt beverage license for Lennox Athletic Booster. The board will also discuss use of American Rescue Plan Act funds, consider purchasing a command post trailer, and take action on several other items including a memorandum of understanding with Lincoln County Development, LLC.

• Claims totaling $1,631,431.58
• Public hearing for temporary malt beverage license for Lennox Athletic Booster (Oct 8 event)
• Public hearing for preliminary subdivision plan of Peter's Addition (Parcel ID: 100.50.73.2021)
• Approval to purchase a command post trailer
• Second public hearing for 2022 Budget

The board approved the 2022 provisional budget with a reduction in the Soil Conservation District budget and removal of the Road and Bridge Levy impact on the Highway budget. The first motion to approve the budget failed (2-2-1), but a second motion carried (3-2). The board also approved the 2022-2026 5-year Highway plan, a $93,000 command post trailer purchase, and several other resolutions.

• Approved 2022 provisional budget (3-2, after first motion failed 2-2-1)
• Approved 2022-2026 5-year Highway plan (5-0)
• Approved $93,000 command post trailer purchase using Homeland Security grant and $14,500 general funds (5-0)
• Approved NAI Sioux Falls proposal to sell 153 acres of county-owned property (5-0)
• Approved Preliminary Subdivision Plan of Peter's Addition (5-0)
• Approved sick leave assistance program application #2006 (5-0)
• Approved $1,631,431.58 in claims (5-0)
• Approved temporary on-sale malt beverage license for Lennox Athletic Booster (5-0)

Board of Commission

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners approved a $97,000 contract for courthouse HVAC improvements, awarded to the lowest bidder Baete-Forseth HVAC, LLC. The board also declared three county-owned properties and items as surplus for sealed bid sale, approved two new highway department hires, and authorized a 2022 emergency management grant. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Awarded HVAC Improvements bid to Baete-Forseth HVAC, LLC for $97,000 (4-0)
• Approved courthouse HVAC upgrades contractor agreement for $97,000 (4-0)
• Declared surplus parcel 230.10.05.014 for sealed bid sale (4-0)
• Declared surplus parcel 260.20.07.003 for sealed bid sale (4-0)
• Declared surplus Argo Allis riding lawn mower from Building and Grounds (4-0)
• Hired Brett Block as full-time Equipment Operator at $19.50/hr (4-0)
• Hired Craig Johnson as full-time Equipment Operator at $19.50/hr (4-0)
• Approved 2022 Local Emergency Management Performance Grant (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Lincoln County Planning Commission voted unanimously to deny a request to rezone property owned by Scott Hoffman, after hearing opposition from neighbors. The commission approved three conditional use permits: one for Bart Roberts for accessory buildings, one for Wiley Real Estate for light manufacturing, and one for Dennis VerHey for a contractor's shop and storage yard. All approvals were subject to conditions including restrictions on use, outdoor storage, and noise/odor, and requirements for building permits.

• Denied Hoffman rezone application (motion to recommend approval failed unanimously).
• Approved conditional use permit for Bart Roberts for 6,000 sq ft accessory buildings at 27612 472nd Ave.
• Approved conditional use permit for Wiley Real Estate for light manufacturing at 27174 470th Ave.
• Approved conditional use permit for Dennis VerHey for contractor's shop and storage yard at 27284 470th Ave.
• Approved minutes from August 16, 2021 meeting.
• Approved the meeting agenda.
• Adjourned meeting at 7:48 p.m.

Board of Commission

The Board approved the 2022 provisional budget after making several reductions, including $331,714 from the Sheriff's budget and $1,136,000 from Road and Bridge. They also approved a $25 administrative fee for mail-in title applications, accepted a $450,000 offer for county property, and set a public hearing for the budget on September 28.

• Approved agenda and consent agenda, including minutes from 8/24/2021.
• Approved step increase for Aaron Bartscher to $32.54/hour and designated Evan Olson as Field Training Officer with $0.50/hour adjustment.
• Approved amendment to 2022 County Clerical Contract with SD Department of Health.
• Set public hearing for Temporary Malt Beverage License for Lennox Athletic Booster on September 28, 2021.
• Awarded surplus 2018 Dodge Charger to Paul Iverson for $6,450.00.
• Accepted offer from Lincoln Development Services for courthouse space negotiations.
• Established $25 administrative fee for mail-in title applications, effective September 1, 2021.
• Approved 2022 provisional budget with multiple reductions, including $331,714 from Sheriff's budget and $1,136,000 from Road and Bridge.

Board of Commission

The board approved a $94,109.36 bid for Lennox 4-H site grading, accepted a bat guano cleanup bid, and passed several resolutions including a property tax software upgrade and a voter redistricting agreement. It also tabled a title work fee resolution and rescheduled a public hearing and the October meeting.

• Awarded Lennox 4-H grading to Precision Dirtwork for $94,109.36 (5-0)
• Accepted Central Plains Bat Removal bid for $8,312.00 (4-0)
• Approved Tyler Technologies property tax software upgrade (5-year term) (5-0)
• Approved voter redistricting agreement with Southeastern Council of Governments (5-0)
• Tabled title work administrative fee resolution (5-0)
• Rescheduled Peter's Addition public hearing to Sept 28 (5-0)
• Rescheduled Oct 5 meeting to Oct 7 for election canvas (5-0)
• Approved $294,640.40 in claims and $293,778.48 payroll (5-0)

Board of Commission

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners, in joint session with the City of Sioux Falls, approved an ordinance amending the joint zoning regulations to allow medical cannabis establishments in the C Commercial District, subject to 1,000-foot setbacks from dwellings, schools, churches, public service facilities, parks, and other cannabis establishments. Two proposed amendments to reduce setbacks to 500 feet or change measurement from property line to exterior walls failed. The ordinance passed 3-2, with Commissioners Arends and Jibben voting no.

• Approved medical cannabis zoning ordinance with 1,000-foot setbacks (3-2)
• Amendment to reduce setbacks to 500 feet failed (2-3)
• Amendment to measure from exterior walls instead of property line failed (2-3)

Board of Commission

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners approved publishing the amended 2022 Provisional Budget ahead of its September 7 public hearing. The board also held a first reading of an ordinance amending joint zoning regulations with Sioux Falls. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely routine and informational.

• Approved publishing amended 2022 Provisional Budget for Sept 7 hearing (4-0)
• Held first reading of ordinance amending Joint Zoning Regulations Articles 9.00 and 24.00

Planning Commission

The Lincoln County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a rezoning request, a preliminary subdivision plan, and several conditional use permits, including a fiber hut facility and accessory building size exception. They will also review minutes from the previous meeting and take public input on non-agenda items.

• Rezoning from A-1 Agricultural to C Commercial for Lot 1, Hoffman's Addition, Section 31-T100N-R50W
• Preliminary subdivision plan for Spielman Addition, NW1/4 (Ex. West 730 feet), Section 33-T100N-R51W
• Conditional use permit for a fiber hut public utility facility for Alliance Communications, Tract 1, Peter's Addition
• Conditional use permit to transfer building eligibility from SE1/4 to Tract 1, Weeg's Addition
• Conditional use permit to exceed accessory building area (1,792 sq ft vs 1,500 sq ft limit) at 47357 271st Street

The Lincoln County Planning Commission approved three conditional use permits: a fiber hut for Paul VanDeBerg, a building eligibility transfer for Anthony Ciampa, and an accessory building for Michael Czmowski. All approvals were unanimous. Two agenda items were removed, and no public comments were made.

• Approved conditional use permit for fiber hut on Tract 1, Peter's Addition (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for building eligibility transfer from Parcel 098.51.32.4000 to 098.51.32.B100 (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for 1,792 sq ft accessory building at 47357 271st Street (6-0)
• Removed Item #1 under Old Business and Item #1 under Public Hearings from agenda

Joint Lincoln County/Sioux Falls Planning

The Lincoln County and Sioux Falls Joint Planning Commission will consider an ordinance amending the joint zoning regulations, specifically the C Commercial District and definitions. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public input on non-agenda items.

• Ordinance amending Article 9.00 (C Commercial District) and Article 24.00 (Definitions) of the Joint Zoning Regulations

The joint Lincoln County and Sioux Falls Planning Commissions recommended approval of a proposed cannabis ordinance, with an amendment to Section 6 adding 'unless located on the same parcel of property and owned by the same entity'. The recommendation passed with split votes in both commissions, and the ordinance will proceed to the respective governing bodies for final action.

• County recommended approval of cannabis ordinance with Section 6 amendment (3-1)
• City recommended approval of cannabis ordinance with Section 6 amendment (3-1)
• County approved July 14, 2021 minutes (4-0)
• City approved July 14, 2021 minutes (4-0)
• County approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• City approved meeting agenda (4-0)

Board of Commission

The Board of Commissioners will consider several actions regarding county-owned property, including platting land and selling parcels. The meeting also includes discussions on surplus equipment and various personnel matters.

• Expenditure for platting south 20 acres of Highway Shop parcel
• Proposals to sell 153 acres of County-owned property (parcel 240.28.76.1000)
• Appraisal and sale of surplus County vehicle
• Surplus of a 2018 Dodge Charger from the Sheriff's Office
• Claims totaling $2,201,870.11 and payroll of $297,961.49

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners approved a special election on October 5, 2021, for the $0.30 Road & Bridge tax levy referendum after verifying 2,273 signatures (2,254 needed). The board also approved routine claims and payroll, several personnel actions, and tabled the selection of a firm to sell 153 acres of county-owned property near Tea. A surplus 2018 Dodge Charger was declared surplus and an appraisal committee appointed to oversee its sale.

• Set special election for Oct. 5, 2021 on Road & Bridge levy referendum (5-0)
• Approved claims totaling $2,201,870.11 and payroll of $297,961.49
• Approved step increase for Deputy Sheriff Krista Bast to $24.88/hr (5-0)
• Approved transfer of Courtney Smith to full-time Property Technician at $18.51/hr (5-0)
• Declared 2018 Dodge Charger surplus and appointed appraisal committee (5-0)
• Approved $1,800 for platting of Highway Shop parcel (5-0)
• Tabled selection of firm to sell 153 acres at parcel 240.28.76.1000 (5-0)
• Approved replacement warrants for Alison Lounsbery ($772.16) and Travis Johns ($118.34) (5-0)

Board of Commission

The Board denied a rezoning of property from A-1 Agricultural to RR Rural Residential (2-3), and subsequently tabled indefinitely the related Long Meadow Estates subdivision plan. The Board approved a separate rezoning of Lot 3, Hoffman's Addition to I-1 Light Industrial (4-1), and approved the 2022 Provisional Budget for publication (3-2).

• Rezoning to RR Rural Residential denied (2-3)
• Long Meadow Estates subdivision plan tabled indefinitely
• Rezoning to I-1 Light Industrial approved (4-1)
• 2022 Provisional Budget approved for publication (3-2)
• Temporary malt beverage license for Legends of Gold approved (5-0)
• Striping agreement with State RSI Federal Funding approved (5-0)
• Temporary easement and right-of-way for 42-200-125 approved (5-0)
• Human Services records destruction plan approved (5-0)

Board of Commission

The Lincoln County Commission meets to decide on a rezoning request, a medical cannabis ordinance, and several administrative items. They will also discuss the 2022 budget, a speed limit reduction on CR117, and hold executive sessions on personnel and legal matters.

• Public hearing and second reading to rezone Lot 3, Hoffman's Addition, 27284 470th Avenue, from A-1 Agricultural to I-1 Light Industrial
• Third public hearing and second reading on ordinance to regulate medical cannabis within Lincoln County
• Approval of $392,734.31 in claims and $294,883.80 in payroll
• Approve $3,790.22 property tax abatement for parcel 240.50.26.2030 (KN Construction)
• Approve ground lease agreement template for hangar space at Marv Skie-Lincoln County Airport

The board adopted an ordinance regulating medical cannabis establishments in Lincoln County, including permitting, security, and operating rules. A rezoning request for Lot 3, Hoffman's Addition was tabled until August 3 after motions to approve and deny both failed. The board also approved the LaValley Business Park Phase 2 preliminary subdivision plan, various resolutions, and routine claims and payroll.

• Adopted medical cannabis ordinance (3-1)
• Tabled rezoning of Lot 3, Hoffman's Addition to I-1 Light Industrial until Aug 3
• Approved LaValley Business Park Phase 2 preliminary subdivision plan (4-0)
• Approved $392,734.31 in claims and $294,883.80 payroll
• Approved $18,474.33 transfer to Highway Fund from departments
• Approved $65,735.41 wheel tax transfer to townships and cities
• Approved speed limit reduction and school zone on CR117
• Approved hires of Ryan Carver and Julie Morrison

General

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners held a first reading of an ordinance to rezone a property at N1/2 NE1/4 (Ex: Long Tract 1 & The Meadow at Spring Creek), Section 27-T100NR49W, from A-1 Agricultural to RR Rural Residential, with staff recommending denial. The board also held a 2022 budget work session, discussing sheriff, buildings and grounds, and other budgets, and requested additional budget information for future meetings. No final decisions were made on the rezoning or budget.

• Approved the meeting agenda by unanimous vote
• Held first reading of rezoning ordinance (no vote taken)
• Conducted 2022 budget work session (no decisions made)
• Requested additional 2022 budget information for future meetings
• Adjourned to July 29, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. by unanimous vote

Planning Commission

The Lincoln County Planning Commission approved the preliminary subdivision plan for Peter's Addition, with all four commissioners voting in favor. The commission also tabled a request to rezone property to commercial after neighbors spoke against it, and approved several conditional use permits for vehicle sales, accessory buildings, and a pipeline facility.

• Approved the preliminary subdivision plan for Peter's Addition (motion by Hogan, second by Johnson).
• Tabled the application to rezone property to commercial (motion by Johnson, second by Hogan).
• Approved a conditional use permit for motor vehicle sales and repair at 47002 Airport Place, with an amended condition requiring vehicles in disrepair be stored inside a fenced area.
• Approved a conditional use permit for a 2,240 sq ft accessory building at 27032 Michelle Circle.
• Approved a conditional use permit for a 1,920 sq ft accessory building at 48225 Hiawatha Place.
• Approved a conditional use permit for an above-ground pipeline facility on Parcel ID 096.50.02.1000.
• Approved a conditional use permit for motor vehicle sales at 27051 Sunset Boulevard (Unit #8).

Weed & Pest Board

The board unanimously approved the May 3, 2021 minutes and the July 14, 2021 agenda. Reports covered budget and overtime pay, road and township weed control, aging equipment, and 45 investigated issues with 18 letters mailed. No old business was discussed. A resident's request to list common buckthorn as a state noxious weed was not approved; instead, the board asked the weed foreman to inform the area about control methods.

• Approved the May 3, 2021 minutes unanimously
• Approved the July 14, 2021 agenda unanimously
• Discussed a resident's buckthorn problem but did not approve listing it; directed the foreman to share control methods
• Adjourned at 5:04 PM until the next meeting, with notification by text

Board of Commission

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda, including claims totaling $3,948,116.89 and payroll of $291,251.83. They also adopted a fixed asset policy, rescheduled the September 14 meeting to September 21, and authorized bids for 4-H dirt work and HVAC quotes. A first reading was held for a rezoning ordinance.

• Approved agenda and consent agenda, including claims of $3,948,116.89 and payroll of $291,251.83.
• Approved minutes from July 6, 2021.
• Approved amendment to 2019 Highway Infrastructure Program Fund Allocation (Agreement 716862).
• Appointed commissioners to appraise surplus Transfer Station property.
• Transferred inventory items (scanners) from Auditor and State's Attorney offices to IT.
• Declared surplus and removed six obsolete items from inventory.
• Rescheduled September 14, 2021 meeting to September 21, 2021 at 8:30 a.m.
• Adopted fixed assets policy: assets over $5,000 recorded in software; departments inventory items $100-$4,999 annually.

Board of Commission

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners approved a property tax increase of $0.30 per $1,000 of taxable valuation for road and bridge maintenance, effective for taxes payable in 2022 through 2024. The board also tabled the adoption of a medical cannabis ordinance, scheduling a third public hearing for July 29, 2021. Several other resolutions were approved, including the purchase of mapping software, a new deputy sheriff hire, and a drug-free workplace policy update.

• Approved a $0.30 per $1,000 property tax levy increase for roads and bridges, effective 2022-2024.
• Tabled the medical cannabis ordinance adoption, scheduling a third public hearing for July 29, 2021.
• Approved the purchase of mapping software from Central Square for $48,288.15, with most costs covered by the SD 911 Coordination Board.
• Approved hiring Matt Wilson as a full-time Deputy Sheriff at $23.11/hour, effective July 19, 2021.
• Adopted an updated Drug-Free Workplace Policy including a medical marijuana policy.
• Authorized a Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals to lease additional courthouse space.
• Approved the preliminary plan of I-29 Ag and Industrial Park.
• Approved a $0.30 per $1,000 property tax levy increase for roads and bridges, effective 2022-2024.

Board of Commission

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda unanimously. They discussed department budget requests exceeding 5% of last year's budget, with department heads present. The Board requested that the Road and Bridge Levy Opt Out and commissioner support staff be placed on the July 6, 2021 agenda. No other decisions were made; the meeting was recessed and adjourned.

• Approved the meeting agenda unanimously
• Requested Road and Bridge Levy Opt Out be placed on July 6, 2021 agenda
• Requested commissioner support staff discussion be placed on July 6, 2021 agenda
• Adjourned at 11:40 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. on June 29, 2021

Board of Commission

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners met on June 29, 2021, and approved the meeting agenda. They also approved claims totaling $83,411.51, which included payments to Avera Heart Hospital of SD and Avera McKennan for CPR settlement costs. No public comments or commissioner reports were given, and the board adjourned until July 6, 2021.

• Approved the meeting agenda unanimously.
• Approved claims totaling $83,411.51, including $67,762.20 to Avera Heart Hospital of SD and $15,649.31 to Avera McKennan for CPR settlements.
• Adjourned the meeting at 1:32 p.m. until 8:30 a.m. on July 6, 2021.

Board of Commission

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners approved a temporary ordinance placing a moratorium on issuing local medical cannabis establishment permits until October 29, 2021, and tabled a separate ordinance to regulate medical cannabis until July 6, 2021. The board also rezoned two properties: one for the Good Earth Farm Planned Development District and another for the I-29 Ag and Industrial Park, though the preliminary plan for the latter was tabled. Additionally, the board approved a lease with Minnehaha County for courtroom space, authorized due diligence for a potential Justice Center, and approved several personnel hires and promotions.

• Approved temporary ordinance placing moratorium on local medical cannabis establishment permits until Oct 29, 2021 (5-0)
• Tabled ordinance to regulate medical cannabis until July 6, 2021 (5-0)
• Rezoned Tract 2C, Kroger's Addition to Good Earth Farm Planned Development District (5-0)
• Rezoned SW1/4, Section 17-T98N-R50W to I-29 Ag and Industrial Park Planned Development District (3-2)
• Tabled Preliminary Plan of I-29 Ag and Industrial Park (4-0)
• Approved lease with Minnehaha County for courtroom space at $8,333/month (4-1)
• Authorized due diligence discussions with Darcy Johnson for potential Justice Center west of Canton (4-1)
• Approved hire of Richard Bietzel as seasonal Highway Equipment Operator at $18.07/hr (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Lincoln County Planning Commission voted 5-1 to deny a rezone application for a development near Meadowlark Street after neighbors raised drainage and traffic concerns. It approved three conditional use permits (seed sales, outdoor storage, and warehousing) with conditions, and approved preliminary subdivision plans for Long Meadows Estates and LaValley Business Park Phase 2. Two items were tabled: a subdivision with road and wetland issues, and amendments to agri-tourism definitions.

• Approved minutes from May 17, 2021 meeting
• Approved the meeting agenda
• Recommended approval of a rezone application in Tea's growth area to the Board of Commissioners
• Denied a rezone application for a development near Meadowlark Street (motion failed 1-5)
• Approved a conditional use permit for seed sales with 5 conditions
• Approved a conditional use permit for warehousing/outdoor storage with 11 conditions
• Approved preliminary subdivision plan for Long Meadows Estates at Spring Creek Addition
• Approved preliminary subdivision plan for LaValley Business Park Phase 2

Board of Commission

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners tabled a motion to purchase 40 Poll Pads from Knowink for $77,500 paid over 5 years, pending a trial use during the July 27, 2021 Referendum Election. The board approved claims totaling $2,012,012.86 and several consent agenda items, including declaring surplus IT equipment and a $8,360 sub-recipient agreement. First readings were held for ordinances on medical cannabis regulation, two rezoning requests, and a flood protection ordinance.

• Tabled $77,500 purchase of 40 Poll Pads from Knowink pending trial use (5-0)
• Approved claims totaling $2,012,012.86
• Approved consent agenda including surplus IT equipment declaration (5-0)
• Approved $8,360 sub-recipient agreement with SD Dept. of Health (5-0)
• Held first reading of medical cannabis regulation ordinance
• Held first reading of rezoning for Good Earth Farm (A-1 to PD)
• Held first reading of rezoning for I-29 Ag and Industrial Park (A-1 to PD)
• Held first reading of 2021 Flood Protection Ordinance

Board of Commission

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners set a special election for July 27, 2021, to let voters decide on Ordinance 2105-07, which was referred by petition. The board also approved a procurement and conflict of interest policy, a grant agreement for the Marv Skie Lincoln County Airport, a property tax abatement, and accepted a planner's resignation. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Set special election for July 27, 2021, on referred Ordinance 2105-07 (5-0)
• Approved Procurement and Conflict of Interest Policy (5-0)
• Authorized digital execution of Y14-GLG-3-46-0078-018-2021 grant agreement for Marv Skie Lincoln County Airport (5-0)
• Approved property tax abatement for parcel 250.40.05.4000 (Gene D Kuper) (5-0)
• Authorized out-of-county locksmith training in St. Paul, MN, June 28-July 2 (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of Planner Joan Doss, effective 6.9.2021 (5-0)
• Approved payroll of $290,003.90 and consent agenda (5-0)

Board of Commission

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners, in joint session with Sioux Falls, approved the rezoning of Egge's Tract 1 from A-1 Agricultural to RR Rural Residential after a public hearing with no comments. They also approved the preliminary plan for Brandbu Acres. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved rezoning of Egge's Tract 1 to RR Rural Residential (5-0)
• Approved preliminary plan of Brandbu Acres (5-0)

Board of Commission

The board tabled a vote on rezoning about 10 acres from agricultural to commercial until June 22 to allow the applicant to address drainage concerns. It also adopted the 2021 Master Drainage Plan and approved numerous routine items including claims, abatements, hires, and resignations.

• Tabled commercial rezoning near Section 33-T100N-R49W until June 22 (3-2)
• Adopted 2021 Master Drainage Plan (5-0)
• Approved $376,637.69 in claims (5-0)
• Approved property tax abatements for Eiesland, Halda, Kroger (5-0)
• Accepted resignations of Kevin Schurch and Dennis Johnson (5-0)
• Appointed Chair Landeen as authorized representative for ARPA funds (5-0)
• Set June 8 and June 22 for readings on medical cannabis ordinances (5-0)
• Approved hire of Corissa Sweeter as 4-H intern at $12.50/hr (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Lincoln County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several applications, including two changes of zone from agricultural to planned development, a preliminary subdivision plan, and multiple conditional use permits. They will also discuss a temporary zoning ordinance regarding medical cannabis permits and a text amendment to zoning regulations.

• Change of zone to PD for Good Earth property at 28318 466th Avenue, Lennox
• Change of zone to PD for I-29 Ag and Industrial Park, Parcel IDs 098.50.17.3000 and 098.50.17.3040
• Preliminary subdivision plan for I-29 Ag and Industrial Park
• Conditional use permit to transfer two building eligibilities for Laurie Long
• Temporary zoning ordinance on medical cannabis establishment permits

The Lincoln County Planning Commission recommended approval of temporary zoning regulations for medical cannabis (Version 2) with an added fire prevention plan condition. It also approved several rezones, preliminary plans, and conditional use permits, but denied one rezone and one conditional use permit. A public hearing was scheduled for proposed A-1 Agricultural district amendments.

• Approved minutes and agenda (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezone for Planned Development (4-1, Scott nay)
• Denied rezone for mixed-use commercial/industrial development (0-5)
• Approved preliminary plan (unanimous)
• Approved building eligibility transfer with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for accessory building/horses (unanimous)
• Denied conditional use permit for roadside tree stand (1-4, Hogan aye)
• Recommended approval of medical cannabis temporary zoning regs with fire plan condition (unanimous)

Board of Commission

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners approved several routine items, including a $2.23 million claims list, a step increase for a deputy sheriff, contracts for microsurfacing and bridge projects, a temporary liquor license for a booster club fundraiser, and two new hires. They also directed the auditor to prepare three budget scenarios with different salary increases and discussed medical marijuana regulation.

• Approved $2,233,096.60 in claims (3-0)
• Approved step increase for Deputy Sheriff Derek Fischer to $24.28/hour (3-0)
• Approved contract with ASTECH Corp. for 2021 Microsurfacing project (3-0)
• Approved contract with 605 Companies for bridge project #42-180-069 (3-0)
• Approved temporary malt beverage license for Lennox Athletic Booster fundraiser (4-0)
• Approved hire of Hannah Mulder as HR Technician at $18.69/hour (4-0)
• Approved hire of Erica Reber as Deputy State's Attorney at $2,868.80/bi-weekly (4-0)
• Approved Roadway Surfacing Agreement with BNSF (4-0)

Board of Commission

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a petition to vacate an alley, budget supplements, and two rezoning ordinances, and will consider awarding a farmland lease bid. They will also discuss COVID fund expenditures, approve routine items, and enter executive sessions for personnel and legal matters.

• Public hearing to vacate 16' alley in Fountain Estates Addition and Tract 5 Dave Roddel Addition
• Public hearing on 2021 budget supplements totaling $42,902.77 across various accounts
• First reading of ordinance to rezone ~10 acres in Section 33 from A-1 Agricultural to C Commercial (Planning Commission recommendation failed 0-5)
• First reading of ordinance to rezone Egge's Tract 1 from A-1 Agricultural to RR Rural Residential (Planning Commission 4-0, City Planning 5-0)
• Award bid for lease of farmland in Section 36, Township 100, Range 51

The board approved a rezoning of about 20 acres from I-1 Light Industrial to I-2 General Industrial, adopted 2021 budget supplements, transferred $19,991.08 from the Transfer Station to the General Fund, and awarded a farmland lease to Allen Rippentrop for $3,900. The board also vacated a 16-foot alley and held first readings for two other rezoning ordinances.

• Approved rezoning of 20 acres to I-2 General Industrial (4-1, Jibben nay)
• Adopted 2021 budget supplements totaling $43,695.77
• Approved transfer of $19,991.08 from Transfer Station to General Fund
• Awarded farmland lease to Allen Rippentrop for $3,900
• Vacated 16-foot alley in Fountain Estates Addition
• Approved garbage hauler license for Roos Sanitation
• Approved out-of-county travel for evidence management training
• Declared 20 IT items as surplus

Board of Equalization

The Lincoln County Board of Equalization is holding a regular meeting on May 4, 2021. The agenda contains only the pledge of allegiance and a reconvening and adjourning as the consolidated board, with no listed decisions or discussion items.

• Meeting held at Commission Meeting Room, 104 N. Main Street, Canton, SD

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners met as the Consolidated Board of Equalization with the City of Canton on May 4, 2021. The board unanimously approved motions to reconvene and to adjourn, with no substantive decisions or discussions recorded. The meeting lasted one minute.

• Reconvened as Consolidated Board of Equalization (unanimous)
• Adjourned Consolidated Board of Equalization (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Lincoln County Board of Equalization will consider administrative changes to two parcels' assessed values and hear 57 property tax appeals, including 56 from Heartland Fields Investments LLC and one from Wesley Heydlauff. The board will decide whether to adjust these valuations.

• Set NADC at $256,329 for Vineyard Heights LP parcel 283.20.01.001 after replat
• Set NADC at $207,460 and NADC2 at $1,512,416 for Fareway Stores Inc parcel 270.81.00.A900
• 56 appeals from Heartland Fields Investments LLC for parcels in 280.36.00
• 1 appeal from Wesley Heydlauff for parcel 099.51.31.1012

The Lincoln County Board of Equalization approved administrative changes and ruled on numerous property assessment appeals. The board set new valuations for two parcels (Vineyard Heights LP and Fareway Stores Inc) and approved a valuation for a Perry Township property. Heartland Fields Investments LLC withdrew four objections, and the board approved new valuations for over 50 of its Sioux Falls parcels, with several motions passing 3-1 (Commissioner Landeen voting nay).

• Approved administrative changes for Vineyard Heights LP (NADC $256,329) and Fareway Stores Inc (NADC $207,460, NADC2 $1,512,416) (4-0)
• Set valuation for Wesley Heydlauff property at $433,114 (3-1)
• Withdrew four Heartland Fields objections (parcels 280.36.00.A101, C102, C301, E101)
• Approved valuations for multiple Heartland Fields parcels, e.g., D101-D104 at $82,900 each (4-0)
• Approved valuations for Heartland Fields parcels D105-D106 at $106,600 each (4-0)
• Approved valuations for Heartland Fields parcels D201-D204 at $84,900 each (3-1)
• Approved valuations for Heartland Fields parcels D205-D206 at $108,900 each (3-1)
• Approved valuations for Heartland Fields parcels E103 at $119,340 (3-1)

Weed & Pest Board

The Lincoln County Weed & Pest Board is holding its annual meeting to approve minutes and agenda, hear reports on budget, spraying, equipment, and trouble spots, welcome new board members, and elect officers for the coming year. The agenda is largely routine administrative business.

• Budget report by Terry Fluit
• Spray report by Russ Heggen
• Equipment report by Russ Heggen
• New board members: Jim Jibben, Ralf Hammer, Pam Gillespi, Randy Smit
• Election of President, Vice President, and Secretary

The Lincoln County Weed & Pest Board met on May 3, 2021, and approved the minutes from December 2, 2020, and the agenda for the meeting. The board elected Paul Paulson as President, Roger Simunek as Vice President, and Ralph Hammer as Secretary, all by unanimous vote. The board also discussed the 2021 budget, weed spraying preparations, and the cancellation of the Annual Spring Meeting due to live-streaming requirements.

• Approved minutes from December 2, 2020 (5-0)
• Approved agenda for May 3, 2021 (5-0)
• Elected Paul Paulson as President (5-0)
• Elected Roger Simunek as Vice President (5-0)
• Elected Ralph Hammer as Secretary (5-0)

Board of Commission

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will hold second readings and public hearings on four rezoning ordinances, including one for a 20-acre industrial property. They will also discuss a mask mandate, a Lake Alvin structure replacement, and additional funds for courthouse space studies. The consent agenda includes approving claims, surplus property declarations, and several license renewals.

• Public hearing: rezone Tract 1P, Burgers Addition, from A-1 Agricultural to RR Rural Residential (Planning Commission recommends approval 5-0-1)
• Public hearing: rezone N733' S1499.69' W730' (Ex. part of H-2), NW1/4, Section 33-T100N-R51W from A-1 to RR (recommended 5-0-1)
• Public hearing: rezone ~20 acres, N1/2 NE1/4 (Ex. H-1), Section 18-T98N-R50W from I-1 Light Industrial to I-2 General Industrial (recommended 3-2-1)
• Claims: $373,151.67; Payroll: $295,887.96
• Set dates for first/second readings on two rezoning requests (10 acres near Parcel ID 100.49.33.2000; Egge's Tract 1 at 26894 480th Ave) and a Master Drainage Plan hearing

The board approved routine claims, payroll, and multiple consent agenda items, including surplus declarations and liquor license renewals. It held public hearings and approved two rural residential rezonings, but tabled a proposed I-2 industrial rezoning near Worthing until May 4, 2021. The board also approved a $12,000 agreement with Architecture Incorporated, accepted a resignation, and made several hires and appointments.

• Approved claims totaling $373,151.67 and payroll of $295,887.96 (5-0)
• Approved quit claim deed for MDB Properties LLC (5-0)
• Set hearing dates for two rezoning ordinances and Master Drainage Plan (5-0)
• Declared surplus Sheriff's Office and Emergency Management items (5-0)
• Approved 2021-2022 renewal of alcoholic beverage licenses for seven businesses (5-0)
• Approved compromise of 21 county aid liens (5-0)
• Approved two rural residential rezonings (5-0 each)
• Tabled I-2 industrial rezoning near Worthing until May 4, 2021 (5-0)

General

The Lincoln County Board of Equalization is meeting to consider a single owner-occupied property appeal. The board will reconvene as the County Board of Equalization to hear the case of Todd and Janelle Boots regarding parcel 240.66.03.011.

• Owner-occupied appeal: Boots, Todd & Janelle - parcel 240.66.03.011

The County Board of Equalization considered an objection to owner-occupied status for parcel 240.66.03.011 in Tea, submitted by Todd Boots. An initial motion to grant the status failed 2-2, but after Commissioner Arends joined, a second motion to grant it passed 3-2. The board also approved withdrawing a prior motion to deny the status.

• Granted owner-occupied status for parcel 240.66.03.011 in Tea (3-2)
• Failed to grant owner-occupied status on first vote (2-2)
• Approved withdrawal of motion to deny owner-occupied status (4-0)
• Recessed County Board of Equalization at 12:56 p.m. (5-0)

Board of Equalization

The Lincoln County Board of Equalization will convene to hear 29 property assessment appeals from individual owners and businesses, followed by a separate session for owner-occupied properties. The board will also consider approving new exemptions and authorizing the Director of Equalization to apply various statutory adjustments, including elderly low-income assistance freezes and disabled veteran exemptions.

• 29 property assessment appeals scheduled from 9:00 AM to 2:10 PM
• 4 owner-occupied property appeals from 2:20 PM to 2:50 PM
• 2 additional appeals at 3:10 PM and 3:30 PM
• Approve new exemptions
• Authorize Director of Equalization to apply elderly low-income freeze, historical property, discretionary formula, and disabled veteran exemptions

The Lincoln County Board of Equalization convened on April 22, 2021, to hear 25 real property assessment appeals and 4 owner-occupied status objections. The board approved most assessment adjustments as presented, denied or tabled a few, and granted several property tax exemptions. All decisions were made by recorded votes, with most passing unanimously.

• Set Fossum property value at $316,103 (4-0)
• Set Wiebe property value at $75,950 (3-1)
• Set Stratmeyer property value at $57,043 (4-0)
• Set TCB II LLC property value at $19,000 (3-1)
• Set Abbas Living Trust property value at $579,413 (4-0)
• Set Dannen property value at $243,262 (3-1)
• Set Langin property value at $371,061 (3-1)
• Set Tokle property value at $176,595 (4-0)

Board of Equalization

The Lincoln County Board of Equalization is meeting to handle a single property valuation appeal. The board will reconvene as the Consolidated Board of Equalization to consider the Thorson property appeal. This is a routine, limited agenda with one item of business.

• Appeal by Vernon R. & Clarine Thorson for property 200.63.03.023

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners, sitting as the Consolidated Board of Equalization with the City of Canton, heard an objection to the real property assessment for parcel 200.63.03.023 submitted by Vernon Thorson. The board voted unanimously to set the NADO at $17,775 and the NAD1O at $143,977, for a total valuation of $161,752. The meeting was brief and adjourned at 3:25 p.m.

• Set Thorson parcel valuation at $161,752 (5-0)

Board of Equalization

The Lincoln County Board of Equalization will convene to hear 34 property tax assessment appeals from various property owners. The board will also consider approving administrative changes as allowed by state law. The meeting is scheduled from 1:00 PM to 8:30 PM with each appeal assigned a specific time slot.

• 34 property tax appeals scheduled
• Administrative changes per SDCL 10-11-26
• Appeals include Southcliff Falls, South Pointe, Lexington Estates, Heartland Fields, and others
• Multiple appeals by same owners (e.g., Lund, Carlson, Vik)

The Lincoln County Board of Equalization approved administrative changes to property classifications and values for 30 parcels, and ruled on 30 assessment appeals, setting final valuations for each. One appeal was tabled until April 22, 2021, and one motion failed before a revised motion passed.

• Approved administrative changes to classifications and values for 25 parcels (3-0)
• Set Southcliff Falls valuation at $1,270,787 (3-0)
• Set South Pointe valuation at $8,565,295 (4-0)
• Set Lexington Estates valuation at $9,331,390 (4-0)
• Tabled Heartland Fields appeal until April 22 (4-0)
• Set Barr Gang valuation at $850,000 (3-1)
• Set Gerald Barr valuation at $50,000 (4-0)
• Set I-29 Storage valuation at $75,000 (4-0)

Board of Equalization

The Lincoln County Board of Equalization will convene to hear 14 property assessment appeals from individual and business property owners. The board will also consider approving administrative changes to the assessment roll as allowed by state law.

• 14 property assessment appeals scheduled
• Appeals include Tyrrell, Fossum Rentals, Wiebe, Wagner, Pederson, Weise, Anderson, Iverson, Leist, Thorson, Bryson, Wallem, Thorburn, and PEPD LLC
• Consent agenda: approve administrative changes per SDCL 10-11-72

The Lincoln County Board of Equalization, meeting jointly with the Canton City Commission, approved 15 individual property assessment appeals, setting new valuations for each parcel. The board also approved administrative changes to five parcels and tabled one appeal for a later date. All decisions were made by unanimous or majority votes, with Commissioner Landeen abstaining or voting against several items.

• Approved administrative changes for 5 parcels (3-0-1)
• Set Tyrrell parcel valuation at $161,099 (3-0-1)
• Set Fossum Rentals parcel valuation at $157,864 (3-1)
• Set Weibe parcel valuation at $130,000 (3-1)
• Set Wagner parcel valuation at $73,508 (4-0)
• Set Pederson parcel valuation at $376,770 (3-1)
• Set Weise parcel valuation at $234,486 (3-1)
• Tabled Thorson appeal until April 22, 2021 (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Lincoln County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on nine applications, including two zone changes and seven conditional use permits. Items range from agricultural-to-commercial rezoning to permits for accessory buildings, outdoor storage, an electrical substation, and a recreation facility.

• Change of zone from A-1 Agricultural to Good Earth Farm Planned Development (PD-0027-2021) at 28318 466th Ave, Lennox
• Change of zone from A-1 Agricultural to C Commercial (RZNE-0039-2021) at Parcel ID 100.49.33.2000
• Conditional use permit to amend USE-0036-2019 for additional 100 sq ft on accessory building (USE-0023-2021) at 46790 271st Street, Tea
• Conditional use permit for accessory building up to 2,400 sq ft (USE-0024-2021) at 47857 Lake Alvin Place, Harrisburg
• Conditional use permit for electrical substation (USE-0030-2021) by East River Electric at Parcel ID 097.51.35.3000

The Lincoln County Planning Commission denied a rezoning application (item 2) with a unanimous 0-5 vote, and also denied a conditional use permit for a private outdoor recreation facility (item 7) with a 0-5 vote. The commission approved conditional use permits for an oversized accessory building (item 3), another oversized accessory building (item 4), an outdoor storage facility (item 5), an electrical substation (item 6), a contractor's shop and storage yard (item 8), and a building eligibility transfer (item 9), all with 5-0 votes. The meeting minutes and agenda were approved, with item 1 removed from the agenda due to unmet notification requirements.

• Rezoning application denied (0-5)
• Conditional use permit for oversized accessory building (up to 4,900 sq ft) approved (5-0)
• Conditional use permit for oversized accessory building (up to 2,400 sq ft) approved (5-0)
• Conditional use permit for outdoor storage facility approved (5-0)
• Conditional use permit for electrical substation approved (5-0)
• Conditional use permit for private outdoor recreation facility denied (0-5)
• Conditional use permit for contractor's shop and storage yard approved (5-0)
• Building eligibility transfer approved (5-0)

Joint Lincoln County/Sioux Falls Planning

The joint planning commission will consider three applications: a change of zone from agricultural to rural residential, a preliminary subdivision plan, and a conditional use permit for motor vehicle sales and repair. The first two involve the same property at 26894 480th Avenue, while the third is at 27071 Mueller Place.

• Rezoning of Egge's Tract 1 from A-1 Agricultural to RR Rural Residential at 26894 480th Avenue
• Preliminary subdivision plan for Brandbu Acres on the same Egge property
• Conditional use permit for motor vehicle sales, service repair, and autobody at 27071 Mueller Place

The Lincoln County and Sioux Falls joint planning commission recommended approval of a rezoning application, a preliminary subdivision plan, and a conditional use permit for an auto repair business, all with unanimous votes. The rezoning and subdivision were recommended for both county and city jurisdictions, while the permit was approved with specific conditions.

• Recommended approval of rezoning application (county and city)
• Recommended approval of preliminary subdivision plan (county and city)
• Approved conditional use permit for auto repair with conditions (county and city)

Board of Commission

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on April 13, 2021, to approve claims totaling $2,209,621.34, receive various reports, and act on consent agenda items. The board will also consider first readings of three rezoning ordinances, award bids for surplus property and haying leases, and discuss airport operations, staff requests, and courthouse space needs. Executive sessions are scheduled for personnel and legal matters.

• Claims: $2,209,621.34
• First reading: Rezone Tract 1P, Burgers Addition, from A-1 to RR (Planning Commission recommends approval 5-0-1)
• First reading: Rezone N733' S1499.69' W730' in NW1/4 of Section 33-T100N-R51W from A-1 to RR (recommended 5-0-1)
• First reading: Rezone ~20 acres in N1/2 NE1/4 of Section 18-T98N-R50W from I-1 to I-2 (recommended 3-2-1)
• Award bids: 2015 Dodge Charger, alfalfa haying at 4-H Grounds, brome/volunteer grass at Marv Skie/Lincoln County Airport

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners approved creating two new positions in the State's Attorney's Office: a Legal Assistant and a Paralegal, responding to increased workload. The board also awarded bids for surplus property, approved a fireworks permit, created an Airport Advisory Committee, and tabled additional funding for courthouse space studies. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved creation of Legal Assistant position in State's Attorney Office (5-0)
• Approved creation of Paralegal position in State's Attorney Office (5-0)
• Awarded surplus 2015 Dodge Charger to Kenneth & Denise Obrien for $2,731 (5-0)
• Awarded alfalfa lease at 4-H Grounds to Andrew & Jason Haan for $100.02/acre (5-0)
• Awarded hay lease at airport to Andrew & Jason Haan for $50.02/acre (5-0)
• Approved Fireworks Display Permit for Mark J Foster on April 24, 2021 (5-0)
• Created Airport Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Tabled additional funds for Architecture Incorporated courthouse space studies (5-0)

Courthouse Improvement Advisory Committee

The Lincoln County Courthouse Improvement Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss space needs for county departments and administrative staff, and to consider a proposed outline for developing a strategic plan. The meeting includes updates on court filings and an opportunity for public comment.

• Update on Second Circuit Filings by Judge Robin Houwman
• Department heads present on space needs
• Architecture, Inc. presents on administrative staff needs
• Proposed outline for developing strategic plan
• Opportunity for public comment

Board of Commission

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a $90 million revenue bond plan for Augustana University, a temporary malt beverage license for the Lincoln County Fairgrounds Foundation, and award bids for surplus tax deed property and a farmland lease. The board will also consider routine items including payroll, consent agenda approvals, and various personnel actions, plus discuss the American Rescue Plan Act and several road and bridge projects.

• Public hearing on revenue bonds up to $90,000,000 for Augustana University project
• Public hearing for temporary malt beverage license for Lincoln County Fairgrounds Foundation (May 1 event)
• Award bid for surplus tax deed property: Tract 16, D&L Industrial Addition, Lincoln County Parcel #100.50.64.K016
• Award bid for farmland lease: NE 1/4 of Section 36, Township 100, Range 51
• Payroll: $289,904.70; Longevity: $1,900.00

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution authorizing the issuance of up to $90 million in economic development revenue bonds to finance and refinance projects at Augustana University, including refunding prior bonds and constructing student housing. The board also approved several other items, including a $598,687 micro surfacing project bid, a $184,956 bridge project bid, a temporary malt beverage license for the Lincoln County Fairgrounds Foundation, and a $10,000 bid for surplus tax deed property. All votes were unanimous unless otherwise noted.

• Approved up to $90M in revenue bonds for Augustana University project (5-0)
• Awarded 2021 Micro Surfacing Project bid to ASTECH Corp for $598,687.13 (4-0)
• Awarded 2021 Bridge Project 42-180-069 bid to 605 Companies for $184,956.80 (4-0)
• Approved temporary malt beverage license for Lincoln County Fairgrounds Foundation (5-0)
• Awarded surplus tax deed property to Mike Brown, MDB Properties LLC for $10,000 (5-0)
• Rejected farmland lease bids, authorized re-advertising for one-year lease (5-0)
• Approved $26,554.99 payment for 7 claims in Case #111,442 (5-0)
• Approved compromise of lien #05309 for $15,000 (5-0)

Board of Commission

The Lincoln County Commission will hold public hearings on three zoning changes, including two commercial-to-industrial rezonings in Beresford and a text amendment on animal feeding operation separation distances. The board will also consider contracts for dispatching services and body cameras, an audit closing conference, and appointments. Several items are set for future readings, including three rezoning requests in Harrisburg, Tea, and Worthing.

• Public hearings on two Beresford rezonings from Commercial to Light Industrial (Superior Addition, Lots 4 and 5)
• Public hearing on amending CAFO minimum separation distance text in zoning ordinance
• Consider 5-year Axon Enterprise contract for law enforcement technology
• Consider City of Lennox contract for dispatching services
• Claims totaling $368,928.48 and payroll of $291,296.23

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners denied an ordinance that would have amended minimum separation distances for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) after a public hearing. The board approved two rezonings of properties in Superior Addition from Commercial to Light Industrial. It also approved a 5-year taser agreement with Axon Enterprises for $12,210.40, appointed Becky Vander Broek as Register of Deeds at $65,000 annually, and approved a payment plan for delinquent property taxes.

• Denied ordinance amending CAFO minimum separation distances (Article 12, Section 12.09(F)) after public hearing.
• Approved rezoning Lot 4 of Tract 1, Superior Addition from C to I-1 (Light Industrial).
• Approved rezoning Lot 5 of Tract 1, Superior Addition from C to I-1 (Light Industrial).
• Approved 5-year agreement with Axon Enterprises Inc for tasers at $12,210.40.
• Appointed Becky Vander Broek as Register of Deeds at $65,000/year, effective 4.5.2021.
• Approved payment plan on parcel 250.24.15.010 with $1,500 down and $400 monthly payments.
• Approved withdrawal of grant application for drainage feasibility study to proceed with selling county property south of Tea.
• Approved surplus of 2015 Dodge Charger and other Sheriff's Office items; appointed appraisal committee for sealed bids.

Planning Commission

The Lincoln County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on 13 applications, including two rezoning requests and 11 conditional use permits. The requests cover changes from agricultural to rural residential, light to general industrial, and uses like warehousing, motor vehicle sales, and a telecommunications tower. The meeting will also include approval of minutes and public input on non-agenda items.

• Rezone A-1 to RR at 47933 Copperwood Circle, Harrisburg (Het Loo Farms LLC)
• Rezone A-1 to RR at 27228 SD Hwy 17, Tea (Richard Peters)
• Rezone I-1 to I-2 on ~20 acres near 281st St & 471st Ave, Worthing (CBC Land LLC)
• Conditional use for warehousing >20,000 sq ft at 27063 Sunset Blvd, Tea (Red Roof Rentals)
• Conditional use for adult oriented business at 27063 Sunset Blvd, Suite 101, Tea (Red Roof Rentals)

The Lincoln County Planning Commission held public hearings and recommended approval of 12 rezones and conditional use permits, covering a dwelling, subdivisions, a livestock operation, storage units, vehicle sales, contractor shops, light manufacturing, seed sales, a utility facility, a renewable natural gas facility, and a telecommunication tower. One agenda item was removed at the applicant's request. All votes were carried, with Commissioner Poppens abstaining on most items.

• Approved minutes from February 16, 2021.
• Approved agenda, removing item #13 at applicant's request.
• Recommended approval of rezone for Het Loo Farms single-family dwelling.
• Recommended approval of rezone for future subdivision.
• Recommended approval of rezone for future livestock processing operation (3-2 vote).
• Approved conditional use permit for warehousing up to 23,040 sq ft with conditions.
• Approved transfer of building eligibilities with conditions.
• Approved conditional use permit for motor vehicle sales, display, and service at 27058 Sunset Blvd.

Joint Lincoln County/Sioux Falls Planning

The joint Lincoln County and Sioux Falls Planning Commission will consider three applications: two conditional use permits (for motor vehicle sales and for large-scale warehousing) and one zoning change from agricultural to rural residential. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and public input on non-agenda items.

• Conditional use permit for motor vehicle sales, display, and service at 27055 Tallgrass Ave, Suite 4, Sioux Falls (applicant Manal Rizk/Borks Investments)
• Conditional use permit for warehousing exceeding 10,000 sq ft at 27065 SD Hwy 11, Sioux Falls (applicant REC Storage LLC)
• Change of zone from A-1 Agricultural to RR Rural Residential at 26894 480th Avenue, Sioux Falls (applicants John and Dorothy Egge)

The joint Lincoln County and Sioux Falls Planning Commission approved two conditional-use permits with conditions: one for an auto sales/repair business at an unspecified site, and one for a warehouse/storage facility. A rezoning application was tabled until April pending staff review of the preliminary plan. All votes were unanimous in both county and city motions.

• Approved conditional-use permit for auto sales/repair (county 5-0, city 5-0)
• Approved conditional-use permit for warehouse/storage (county 5-0, city 5-0)
• Tabled rezoning application until April (county 5-0, city 5-0)

Board of Commission

The Lincoln County Commission will hold a public hearing on a retail wine and cider license request from The Good Earth Farm LLC, and will consider first readings of three zoning ordinances, including two property rezonings in Beresford and a text amendment on CAFO separation distances. The board will also approve claims totaling $1,992,075.45 and payroll of $296,204.63, and take action on appointments, hires, resignations, and various agreements. Executive sessions are scheduled for personnel and legal matters.

• Public hearing on retail on-off sale wine and cider license for The Good Earth Farm LLC at 28318 466th Ave, Lennox, SD
• First reading to rezone Lot 4 of Superior Addition, 28778 Superior Place, Beresford, from C Commercial to I-1 Light Industrial
• First reading to rezone Lot 5 of Superior Addition, near 288th Street and 471st Avenue, Beresford, from C Commercial to I-1 Light Industrial
• First reading to amend Article 12, Section 12.09(F) on CAFO minimum separation distances
• Claims totaling $1,992,075.45 and payroll of $296,204.63

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners approved a retail on-off sale wine and cider license for The Good Earth Farm LLC, appointed Mark Johnson to the Planning Commission, hired a full-time Correctional Officer and a part-time Deputy Sheriff, accepted a resignation, reclassified two paralegal positions in the State's Attorney Office, established a 4-H line item, approved a PSAP grant application and a dispatch contract with the City of Tea, approved amendments to two emergency agreements, and authorized a letter of support for an INFRA grant application. All votes were unanimous (5-0) unless noted.

• Approved retail on-off sale wine and cider license for The Good Earth Farm LLC (5-0)
• Appointed Mark Johnson as District 2 representative on Planning Commission (5-0)
• Approved hire of Domanick Havard as full-time Correctional Officer at $19.99/hr (5-0)
• Approved hire of Terry Anderson as part-time Deputy Sheriff at $24.88/hr (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of Ronda Headrick, Administrative Assistant (5-0)
• Reclassified two paralegal positions to Office Manager and Lead Paralegal (5-0)
• Approved PSAP grant application and E-911 dispatch contract with City of Tea (5-0)
• Authorized letter of support for INFRA grant for I-29 interchange at 85th Street (5-0)

Courthouse Improvement Advisory Committee

The committee will hear presentations from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and the State’s Attorney’s Office. Members will also engage in discussion regarding courthouse improvements.

• Presentation by Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office
• Presentation by Lincoln County State’s Attorney’s Office
• Discussion about courthouse improvement

Board of Commission

The Lincoln County Commission will consider approving the agenda and consent items, including setting public hearing dates for two commercial-to-light-industrial rezoning requests and a text amendment on concentrated animal feeding operation separation distances. The board will also open sealed bids for surplus highway equipment, tax deed property, and a farmland lease, and consider several airport-related items and a lien compromise request.

• Set hearings for rezoning Lot 4 and Lot 5 of Tract 1, Superior Addition, from C Commercial to I-1 Light Industrial
• Set hearing for text amendment to Article 12, Section 12.09(F) on CAFO minimum separation distances
• Open sealed bids for surplus dump trucks, tax deed property (Tract 16, D&L Industrial Addition), and farmland lease (NE1/4 of Section 36, T100N R51W)
• Approve $4,650 longevity payment
• Authorize agreements with Howe Inc, ASTECH Corp, and Asphalt Surfacing Co for highway projects

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of a mower tractor from Butler Cat for $141,418.56, awarded bids for two surplus trucks to Hoogendoorn Construction Inc, and approved several resolutions including setting public hearing dates for zoning changes and a malt beverage license. The board also tabled a lien compromise request and a detention feasibility study grant, and rejected bids for a tax deed property and a farmland lease to readvertise.

• Approved $141,418.56 mower tractor purchase from Butler Cat (4-0)
• Awarded Truck A (2003 Sterling 8500) bid to Hoogendoorn Construction Inc for $10,651 (4-0)
• Awarded Truck B (2003 Sterling 8500) bid to Hoogendoorn Construction Inc for $11,651 (4-0)
• Rejected bid for surplus tax deed property (Tract 16, D&L Industrial Addition) and authorized readvertisement (4-0, Landeen nay)
• Rejected bid for farmland lease (NE 1/4 Section 36, T100 R51) and authorized readvertisement (4-0)
• Tabled lien compromise request from Douglas Runde (4-0)
• Approved hangar lease transfers for sites Q-8 and Q-9 at $0.20/sq ft (4-0)
• Tabled Tea Detention Feasibility Study Grant topic (4-0)

Board of Commission

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will hold a second reading and public hearing on a proposed ordinance to rezone 141 acres near Harrisburg from agricultural and recreation/conservation to rural residential, and will consider approving the preliminary subdivision plan for Porter's Eagle Ridge Estates on the same property. The board will also act on routine items including claims, payroll, reports, and a consent agenda with abatements, appointments, and a road district resolution.

• Second reading and public hearing on rezoning 141 acres at 273rd Street and 480th Avenue, Harrisburg, from A-1 and RC to RR
• Resolution approving preliminary subdivision plan for Porter's Eagle Ridge Estates
• Claims totaling $344,532.58 and payroll of $295,221.92
• Authorize bids for mowing/baling at Marv Skie/Lincoln County Airport (50 acres) and 4-H Grounds near Lennox (12 acres)
• Resolution establishing Homestead Acres 3rd Addition Road District

The board approved a rezoning of approximately 140 acres from agricultural and recreation/conservation districts to rural residential, and approved the preliminary plan for Porter's Eagle Ridge Estates. It also awarded multiple 2021 highway supply bids, approved several tax abatements, and surplused two county properties. A motion to remove the Beresford Republic from the legal newspaper list failed, and the topic was tabled.

• Approved rezoning of ~140 acres to RR Rural Residential (4-1)
• Approved preliminary plan for Porter's Eagle Ridge Estates (4-0)
• Awarded 2021 highway supply bids to multiple vendors
• Approved tax abatements totaling $11,390.04
• Surplused Transfer Station property and Tea area property (4-1)
• Tabled removal of Beresford Republic from legal newspaper list
• Approved hiring of two Sheriff's Office employees
• Approved fire detector inspection contracts and temporary lease

Planning Commission

The Lincoln County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests, four conditional use permits, and a zoning ordinance amendment. They will also consider bylaw amendments and elect officers for 2021.

• Rezone two properties from C Commercial to I-1 Light Industrial for Long Creek Steel LLC (28779 Superior Place, Beresford; NW corner of 288th St & 471st Ave)
• Conditional use permit to transfer building eligibility for Drew Wetering/Delmar Wetering (1/4 mile south of 270th St & 465th Ave, Tea)
• Conditional use permit for motor vehicle sales, display, and service for Stephen Newell/S&O Building Corp (46993 Sunset Blvd, Suite 4, Tea)
• Conditional use permit for warehousing over 20,000 sq ft for Jeff Haas, Red Roof Rentals (27063 Sunset Blvd, Tea)
• Public hearing on amendment to Article 12.00 of 2009 Zoning Ordinance regarding CAFO minimum separation distances

The Lincoln County Planning Commission recommended approval of an ordinance amendment revising CAFO setback rules, keeping Class C at 1,320 feet and not changing Class D, after public comment. It also approved several rezoning and conditional use permits, tabled one application, and adopted amended bylaws. All votes were unanimous with one abstention (Commissioner Poppens) on most items.

• Recommended approval of CAFO setback ordinance amendment, keeping Class C at 1,320 ft and not changing Class D (5-0, Poppens abstained)
• Recommended approval of rezoning for George Hofer's business expansion (5-0, Poppens abstained)
• Recommended approval of second rezoning for George Hofer's business expansion (5-0, Poppens abstained)
• Approved conditional use permit for Drew Wetering with conditions (5-0, Poppens abstained)
• Approved conditional use permit for Stephan Newell's vehicle sales at 46993 Sunset Blvd (5-0, Poppens abstained)
• Tabled conditional use permit for warehousing (USE-0112-2021) (5-0, Poppens abstained)
• Amended conditional use permit for Josh Spielman to add site plan conformance and review in March 2025 (4-1, Scott nay, Poppens abstained)
• Adopted amended bylaws (5-0, Poppens abstained)

Joint Lincoln County/Sioux Falls Planning

The Lincoln County and Sioux Falls Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit to allow warehousing exceeding 20,000 square feet, proposing 24,000 square feet on the property. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and agenda, public input, and consideration of unfinished business.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit USE-0002-2021 for 24,000 sq ft warehouse at 47063 Charlotte Court, Sioux Falls
• Applicant: Northern Properties LLC
• Approval of November 18, 2020 regular meeting minutes

Courthouse Improvement Advisory Committee

The Lincoln County Courthouse Improvement Advisory Committee is meeting to hear presentations from the Unified Judicial System (UJS) and Architecture, Inc., followed by a discussion about courthouse improvements. The meeting includes an opportunity for public comment.

• Presentation by UJS
• Presentation by Architecture, Inc.
• Discussion about courthouse improvement
• Opportunity for public comment

Board of Commission

The Lincoln County Commission will consider routine approvals, including claims and payroll, and then take up several regular business items. Key actions include awarding bids for the 2021 Surface Treatment, Surfacing, and Highway Shop Ventilation projects, and discussing the sale of county-owned properties in Tea, the Transfer Station, and land near the airport. The board will also create a new full-time position, make appointments, and hold executive sessions for personnel and legal matters.

• Claims: $1,704,234.06; Payroll: $306,665.81
• Award bids for 2021 Surface Treatment, Surfacing, and Highway Shop Ventilation projects
• Discuss sale of Tea area property, Transfer Station property, and airport-adjacent land
• Create new full-time position to support Veteran Services Officer and HR
• Public hearing set for retail wine/cider license for The Good Earth Farm LLC at 28318 466th Ave, Lennox

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners approved three highway construction contracts, including a $828,576.66 surface treatment project and a $1,248,229.73 surfacing project, both awarded to the lowest bidders. The board also approved a $199,100.00 highway shop ventilation project, hired a new deputy sheriff, and tabled a planning commission vacancy. All votes were unanimous except the ventilation project, which passed 3-2.

• Awarded 2021 Surface Treatment Project to ASTECH Corp for $828,576.66 (5-0)
• Awarded 2021 Surfacing Project to Asphalt Surfacing Co for $1,248,229.73 (5-0)
• Awarded Highway Shop Ventilation Project to Howe Inc for $199,100.00 (3-2)
• Hired Andrew Steinburg as full-time Deputy Sheriff at $24.88/hr (5-0)
• Approved step increase for Deputy Sheriff Leah Stroschein to $23.69/hr (5-0)
• Tabled District #2 Planning Commission nomination and authorized advertising for letters of interest (5-0)
• Appointed Jon Hanson to City of Sioux Falls Solid Waste Planning Board (5-0)
• Approved new position to support Veteran Services Officer and HR Director (3-2)

Board of Commission

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on February 2, 2021, to consider routine business, consent agenda items, and several regular business items. Key actions include approving a tax abatement, declaring surplus equipment, accepting a resignation, and discussing airport hangar agreements, a farmland lease, and potential new positions.

• Approve abatement of $1,715.10 for property 096.51.01.2030 due to missed Veterans exemption
• Declare surplus emergency management equipment (radios, printer, GPS) for removal
• Apply $1.00/hour detective differential pay to Deputy Leah Strochein
• Discuss airport hangar site Q-7 agreements and Tea area farmland lease
• Discuss new full-time position to support Veteran Services Officer and HR

Board of Commission

The Lincoln County Commission will consider routine approvals including claims and payroll, plus several personnel actions such as hiring a part-time deputy sheriff and accepting a resignation. They will also discuss a zoning change for a Harrisburg property, a railroad authority appointment, and a sign ordinance update. The meeting includes public comment and sealed bid openings for surplus equipment and fill dirt.

• Claims: $375,236.33; Payroll: $291,055.62
• Hire Loren McManus as part-time temporary Deputy Sheriff at $24.88/hour
• End employment of Jessy Stansbury, part-time 911 Dispatcher
• Discuss zoning change for property near 273rd St & 480th Ave, Harrisburg
• Open sealed bids for surplus Highway equipment and fill dirt

Planning Commission

The Lincoln County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two conditional use permit applications: one to transfer building eligibilities and another for outside storage. They will also review a preliminary subdivision plan for Porter's Eagle Ridge Estates and consider amendments to their bylaws.

• Conditional use permit to transfer three building eligibilities from SE1/4 except Larsgaards Tract 2 to Larsgaards 3rd Addition, near 288th Street and 483rd Avenue, Canton
• Conditional use permit for outside storage at 46916 Austin Street, Tea (A & T Rentals)
• Preliminary subdivision plan for Porter's Eagle Ridge Estates, near 273rd Street and 480th Avenue, Harrisburg
• Consideration of amendments to Planning Commission Bylaws

Courthouse Improvement Advisory Committee

The Lincoln County Courthouse Improvement Advisory Committee is meeting to tour the courthouse and hear a presentation from Architecture, Inc. about potential improvements. The committee will discuss courthouse improvement options and take public comment. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Tour of the courthouse
• Presentation by Architecture, Inc.
• Discussion about courthouse improvement
• Opportunity for public comment

Board of Commission

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve routine claims and consent agenda items, then discuss and decide on several highway-related matters including permission to bid on 2021 projects, equipment purchases, and spring load limits. They will also consider appointments for Highway Superintendent and Coroner, a joint powers agreement with the City of Tea, and other administrative items. The meeting includes public comment and executive sessions for personnel and legal matters.

• Claims totaling $2,051,953.02 and payroll of $305,952.55
• Approve step increase for Deputy Sheriff Brock Nelson to $27.46/hour
• Authorize Q4 2020 Highway Fund transfers totaling $47,189.41 for wheel tax
• Permission to go to bid on 2021 highway projects: paving, resealing, micro surface, bridge replacement
• Open sealed bids for surplus tax deed property: Hudson-Lot 16 Block 20, parcel #210.10.20.016

Board of Commission

The Lincoln County Commission will hold a public hearing on a liquor license application for The Good Earth Farm LLC, open sealed bids for surplus tax-deed property, and consider several contracts and personnel actions. The agenda also includes routine approvals, reports, and multiple executive session items.

• Public hearing on alcohol beverage license for The Good Earth Farm LLC at Kroger's Addition, Tr 2C, NW1/4, 28-98-51
• Open sealed bids for surplus Tax Deed Property: Tract 16 in D&L Industrial Addition, parcel 100.50.64.K016
• Approve E-911 and dispatching service agreements with City of Canton and City of Worthing
• Consider Union County 2021 Jail Contract
• Payroll: $279,896.60; Longevity: $5,666.48

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners reorganized for 2021, appointing Tiffani Landeen as Chair and Joel Arends as Vice Chair. The board approved numerous routine items, including payroll, consent agenda items, and several resolutions covering personnel actions, licenses, and appointments. It also approved a pay increase for Mental Health Board professionals and entered executive sessions for negotiations and personnel matters.

• Appointed Tiffani Landeen as Chair (5-0)
• Appointed Joel Arends as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Approved payroll and longevity payments for county departments
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, differential pay, licenses, and surplus vehicle/fill dirt bids
• Approved 2021 appointments to various boards and committees
• Approved 2021 legal newspapers and official depositories
• Approved Courthouse Improvement Advisory Committee appointments
• Approved increase in Mental Health Board professional pay from $90 to $110/hour