Lincoln County public meetings in 2024
27 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commission
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to adopt the Connecting Lincoln County 2050 Comprehensive Plan and consider multiple zoning ordinance amendments. The meeting also includes routine approvals for payroll, claims, and licenses.
- Public hearing for Connecting Lincoln County 2050 Comprehensive Plan
- Second reading & public hearing for multiple zoning ordinance amendments
- Approve snow plow attachment purchase for $10,944.12
- Approve agreements with Eagleview for $44,070.00
- Approve 2025 Commercial Garbage Hauler/Recycling Collection Licenses
Weed & Pest Board
The Weed & Pest Board will first approve its agenda and minutes, then receive budget, equipment, spray, and complaints reports. In new business, the board will review the Noxious Weeds List presented by Russ Heggen. The meeting also includes a public comment period.
- Motion to approve Weed & Pest Board agenda
- Motion to approve Weed & Pest Board minutes
- Budget report
- Equipment report
- Review Noxious Weeds List (Russ Heggen)
Planning Commission
The Lincoln County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three applications: a rezoning of Iken's Tract 2 and two conditional use permits transferring building eligibility between parcels. The commission will also vote on the 2025 Planning & Zoning Calendar and receive a commission briefing.
- Public hearing: Application RZNE-0075-2024 to change Iken's Tract 2 from A-1 Agricultural to C Commercial (Applicant Jess Iken).
- Public hearing: Application USE-0076-2024 conditional use permit to transfer one building eligibility between parcels in Lynn Township (Applicant Dave Abbas).
- Public hearing: Application USE-0080-2024 conditional use permit to transfer one building eligibility between parcels in Highland Township (Applicant Steven A Sherman - Living TST).
- Approval of the 2025 Planning & Zoning Calendar.
- Planning Commission briefing.
Board of Commission
The commission will approve the Consent Agenda items, including Lincoln County claims totaling $2,307,821.49. A public hearing will consider budget supplements that add approximately $726,188 to various department budgets. Additional actions include authorizing service agreements, cash transfers, and first readings of zoning ordinance amendments.
- Public hearing to adopt $726,188 in budget supplements for Equalization, IT, Sheriff, Juvenile Detention, and Highway budgets
- Approval of $15,000 agreement authorizing the Sheriff to execute an agreement with Regroup Mass Notification
- Cash transfer of $100,000 from the General Fund to the 911 Communications Fund
- Agreement with Houston Engineering Inc. for a Safe Streets for All plan, amounting to $124,896.35
- First reading of multiple zoning ordinance amendments to Chapter 154 (definitions, permissive and conditional uses)
Board of Commission
The Board of Commissioners will decide on several high-cost equipment purchases and fund transfers. They will also hold a public hearing regarding a temporary alcohol license for the county fairgrounds.
- Budgeted cash transfer from General Fund to Highway Fund of $1,500,000
- Purchase of a motor grader from Butler Cat for $448,499.71
- Phone system upgrade software and equipment for $101,957.00
- Public hearing for a temporary on-sale malt beverage license for Lincoln County Fairgrounds Foundation Inc
- Payment estimate for AIP #3-46-0078-023-2024 and BIL #3-46-0078-022-2024 for $401,992.92
Board of Commission
The Board of Commissioners will approve the agenda and routine items such as payroll and reports. It will set the first and second reading dates for several amendments to Chapter 154 of the County Zoning Code, covering definitions, permissive and conditional uses in Agricultural and Recreation/Conservation districts, and the Light Industrial district. The board will also approve budget supplements totaling $391,874.77 for the Airport Fund and $84,074.11 for Economic Assistance, a $60,000 payment from an economic assistance account, and a quit‑claim deed transferring specific parcels to Travis and Julie Larson.
- Approve quit‑claim deed transferring Lot 28 and part of Lot 29, Block 1, Highlawn’s Addition to Lennox to Travis and Julie Larson (Parcel No. 250.48.01.028)
- Approve automatic budget supplement to the Airport Fund for unanticipated grants totaling $391,874.77 (accounts 236-4331-33198 $371,249.78, 236-4331-33400 $20,624.99, 236-4331-433100 $391,874.77)
- Approve automatic budget supplement to Economic Assistance for unanticipated funds of $84,074.11 (accounts 101-4410-36900 and 101-4410-419000)
- Set first reading on Dec 10, 2024 and second reading/public hearing on Dec 24, 2024 for multiple zoning ordinance amendments to Chapter 154 (sections on definitions, permissive and conditional uses in A‑1 Agricultural and RC Recreation/Conservation districts, and I‑1 Light Industrial district)
- Approve payment of $60,000 from economic assistance account 101-4410-419000
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding carbon dioxide pipeline and production facility zoning amendments and the Connecting Lincoln County 2050 Comprehensive Plan. The body will also consider a conditional use permit for accessory building expansion in Springdale Township.
- Conditional use permit USE-0074-2024 for 5,400 additional square feet of accessory building area for Jesse and Laura Wright
- Text amendments to Chapter 154 (Zoning) regarding carbon dioxide pipelines and production facilities
- Connecting Lincoln County 2050 Comprehensive Plan
Board of Commission
The Lincoln County Commission will approve routine items such as the agenda, payroll of $451,267.17, and several reports. It will vote on a consent agenda that includes a $5,875,875.34 county claim and a public hearing set for Dec. 10 to adopt multiple budget supplements for equalization, IT, sheriff, juvenile detention, and highway departments. Additional actions include approving an automatic budget supplement for the State's Attorney office and several personnel and contract matters.
- Set Dec. 10 public hearing to adopt budget supplements: $19,530 (Equalization), $3,629 (IT), $17,000 (IT Microsoft agreement), $155,448 (Sheriff), $180,559 (Juvenile Detention), $350,022 (Highway wheel loader)
- Approve Lincoln County claims for $5,875,875.34
- Approve automatic budget supplement for State's Attorney office: $24,395.59, $20,000, $1,530, $1,200, $1,665.59
- Approve Wellness Service Agreement with Well365, LLC
- Approve 2025 Pay Matrix and elected officials' 2025 compensation
Board of Commission
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will approve its agenda, a payroll expense of $451,986.50, and several consent‑agenda items including a flood‑relief agreement with the South Dakota Department of Transportation. They will also appoint Helms Engineering as the county’s airport consultant for the 2025‑2029 period. Additional actions include canvassing the November 4, 2024 general election results and approving multiple replacement warrant applications ranging from $21.74 to $837.38.
- Approve Helms Engineering as airport consultant (2025‑2029)
- Approve agreement with SD Department of Transportation for Emergency Relief funding for June 2024 flood
- Approve payroll expense of $451,986.50
- Approve replacement warrant applications (e.g., $21.74 for Grainger, $837.38 for Joel Westra, $180 for Novo Nordisk Inc)
- Conduct county canvass of the November 4, 2024 General Election results
Board of Commission
The Board of Commissioners will review several highway infrastructure projects and equipment acquisitions. The body is also deciding on alcoholic beverage application renewals and various county claims.
- Proposal for design engineering for a roundabout at CR116 and CR105 for $97,444.00
- Preliminary engineering for Lake Alvin outlet structure (42-160-044) for $130,814.36
- Purchase of snow and truck equipment from J-craft by TBEI for $307,854.00
- Purchase of one pickup from Lamb Chevrolet for $52,995
- Approval of county claims in the amount of $1,379,235.45
General
The Board will first approve the meeting agenda. It will then hold a public hearing on an appeal concerning Conditional Use Permit #USE-0050-2024 for a stable on the Hanson Family Foundation Addition property in Springdale Township. The appeal challenges the unanimous approvals by the Lincoln County and Sioux Falls Planning Commissions. The meeting also includes a period for public comment, an informational commissioner report, and adjournment.
- Approve meeting agenda (routine business)
- Public hearing on appeal of Conditional Use Permit #USE-0050-2024 for a stable on N1/2 NE1/4 (Except Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Hanson Family Foundation Addition), Section 19‑T100N‑R49W, Springdale Township
- Opportunity for public comment
- Commissioner report (informational only)
- Adjournment
Planning Commission
The Lincoln County Planning Commission will approve the minutes from the September 16 meeting and adopt today’s agenda. It will hold a public hearing on application USE-0071-2024, which seeks to exceed the 1,500‑square‑foot limit for accessory building area, requesting 3,510 square feet at 46690 279th Street. The meeting also includes a Planning Commission briefing and an opportunity for public input on non‑agenda items.
- Approve minutes from the September 16, 2024 Planning Commission meeting
- Approve today’s meeting agenda
- Public hearing on conditional use permit (USE-0071-2024) to exceed 1,500 sq ft accessory building area, requesting 3,510 sq ft at 46690 279th Street
- Planning Commission briefing (Toby Brown)
- Public input on non‑agenda items
Board of Commission
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will approve a claims package totaling $4.15 million and authorize the purchase of six Chevrolet Tahoes. The meeting includes public hearings on a liquor license transfer and budget supplements, as well as setting dates for appeals regarding conditional use permits for a stable and a kennel.
- Approve $4,154,131.15 in county claims
- Authorize purchase of six Chevrolet Tahoes for $52,714.20 each
- Public hearing on liquor license transfer to Raj & Son Fuel, LLC
- Public hearing to adopt budget supplements for IT, Treasurer, Sheriff, and Airport
- Set joint public hearings for October 22 on stable and kennel permit appeals
Board of Commission
The Lincoln County Board will consider several financial actions, including a $350,021.73 purchase of a wheel loader and a $29,545 change order for a structure. A public hearing will be held on a temporary liquor license for David Derschan's 57015 Bar LLC at the Prosper Country Warehouse in Lennox. The Board will also approve insurance agreements and establish committees for the public defender office and budget process.
- Approve agreement with Quadient Leasing USA Inc. for $23,215.80 over a 5‑year term
- Approve change order for structure #42-007-040 PCN08XA in the amount of $29,545
- Approve purchase of a replacement wheel loader from Butler Cat for $350,021.73 via Sourcewell contract
- Public hearing on a temporary on‑sale liquor license for 57015 Bar LLC (Chancellor Bar) at 46620 278th St., Lennox, SD
- Approve South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance as the county’s property and liability coverage carrier
Board of Commission
The Lincoln County Board will consider routine items such as the agenda approval, payroll of $449,371.27, and several consent agenda approvals. Regular business includes a presentation on strategic planning, a proposal to adopt the South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance as the county's property and liability coverage carrier, and a bid package for acceptance testing at the Marv Skie/Lincoln County Airport. The board will also vote on co‑sponsoring Canton’s application to the State Water Plan and on several financial transfers and contracts.
- Approve Lincoln County claims for 09.24.2024 totaling $290,529.23
- Transfer $9,158.00 from the Statewide Sobriety fund to the 24/7 Sobriety Fund
- Hire H. Van Voorst Concrete to install sidewalks on west Main Street for $8,581.65
- Approve South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance as the county's property and liability insurance carrier
- Approve bid package from American Engineering Testing, Inc. for acceptance testing at Marv Skie/Lincoln County Airport
Weed & Pest Board
The Weed & Pest Board will meet to approve the agenda and previous minutes. The board will receive reports on the budget, spraying, equipment, and trouble spots from Russ Heggen.
- Budget Report
- Spray Report
- Equipment Report
- Trouble Spots report
- Season Tour discussion
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a warehouse expansion. The body will also hold a work session to discuss the Comprehensive Plan Update.
- Application USE-0063-2024: Request to add 2,139 square feet to a warehouse for a total of 27,495 square feet at 27066 Kerslake Place
- Work Session: Comprehensive Plan Update
Joint Lincoln County/Sioux Falls Planning
The Joint Lincoln County and City of Sioux Falls Planning Commission will hold public hearings for two conditional use permits. Both applications concern land use in Springdale Township.
- USE-0056-2024: Conditional use permit for warehousing at 605 Storage Condos Addition
- USE-0065-2024: Conditional use permit for a kennel at Parcel ID: 100.49.19.1010
Board of Commission
The Lincoln County Board will hold a public hearing to adopt several budget supplements for the 2024 budget, including increases for IT, the Treasurer, the Sheriff, and the Airport. The Board will also approve a $2,473,589.94 county claim, transfer $317,974.45 from an ARPA fund, and consider a temporary on‑sale liquor license for a Lennox event. Additional items include rescinding a 2024 resolution and adopting the 2025 provisional budget.
- Approve Lincoln County claim for 08/13/2024 in the amount of $2,473,589.94
- Public hearing to adopt budget supplements: IT $5,170.00; Treasurer $7,837.00; Sheriff $81,775.00; Airport $576,222.77 revenue and $236,374.07 expenditures
- Transfer $317,974.45 from ARPA assigned fund balance to unassigned fund balance
- Consider temporary on‑sale liquor license for David Derschan, 57015 Bar LLC at Prosper Country Warehouse & Event Hall, Lennox, SD
- Approve and adopt the 2025 Provisional Budget for Lincoln County
Board of Commission
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will approve routine items such as the agenda, payroll of $448,485.08, and several consent agenda actions. They will consider a public hearing on the 2025 county budget and discuss regular business items including a highway project at Marv Skie Airport and a highway profile milling purchase. Executive sessions will address personnel qualifications, legal counsel matters, and contract negotiations.
- Approve payroll of $448,485.08
- Approve agreement with the State of South Dakota Department of Transportation for project 3-46-0078-22-2024 at Marv Skie Airport
- Authorize letter of engagement with the South Dakota Department of Legislative Audit for the 2023 audit
- Transfer inventory: 2016 Dodge Charger VIN 2C3CDXKT0JH297936 from the Sheriff’s Office to the State’s Attorney’s Office
- Public hearing on the 2025 Lincoln County Budget
Board of Commission
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will approve the meeting agenda, payroll of $457,242.15, and several consent agenda items, including $1,042,278.39 in county claims and a 2025 Local Emergency Management Performance Grant agreement. Regular business includes a lien compromise request, reclassifying a maintenance position, creating a new State's Attorney classification, and a presentation on the 2050 Comprehensive Plan update. The meeting also contains three executive‑session topics related to employee qualifications, legal counsel matters, and contract negotiations.
- Approve Lincoln County claims for $1,042,278.39 (Consent Agenda)
- Approve and authorize execution of the 2025 Local Emergency Management Performance Grant sub‑recipient agreement
- Board action on lien compromise/settlement request from Evan & Nadene Roelfsema
- Reclassify Lead Maintenance Worker to Senior Building Maintenance Technician position
- Create a new classification in the State's Attorney's Office
General
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will meet on August 27, 2024 at Carnegie Town Hall. The meeting includes routine approval of the agenda. The board will discuss the Sioux Falls 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Public comment will be allowed before adjournment.
- Board action to approve agenda
- Discussion of Sioux Falls 2040 Comprehensive Plan
Planning Commission
The Lincoln County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two conditional use permit applications: a Class 1 Major Home Occupation at 47121 272nd St and an outdoor storage request at Parcel ID 099.50.05.E305. The commission will also consider text amendments to Chapter 154 (Zoning) concerning carbon dioxide pipelines and production facilities. A work session on updating the Comprehensive Plan is scheduled as new business.
- Conditional use permit (USE-0058-2024) for a Class 1 Major Home Occupation at 47121 272nd St, applicant Jennifer Ellis, property owner Dakota 1 Properties LLC.
- Conditional use permit (USE-0059-2024) for outdoor storage at Parcel ID 099.50.05.E305, applicant Bertsch Properties LLC.
- Text amendments to Chapter 154 (Zoning) of the Lincoln County Code for carbon dioxide pipelines and production facilities.
- Work session: Comprehensive Plan Update.
Joint Lincoln County/Sioux Falls Planning
The Joint Lincoln County and City of Sioux Falls Planning Commission will meet to review a permit application for a stable. The body will also approve minutes from the July 10, 2024, meeting.
- Public hearing for USE-0050-2024: Conditional Use Permit for a stable at Parcel ID: 100.49.19.1010 in Springdale Township
Board of Commission
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will vote on several consent agenda items, including a $3,584,867.87 claim and final financial closeout for the Marv Skie Airport apron reconstruction. Regular business includes discussion of demolishing a tax‑deed property, declaring it surplus for auction, changing polling locations for Precinct 27 and 29, and forming an airport consultant selection committee. The meeting also contains routine reports, an executive session on personnel and legal matters, and upcoming event notices.
- Approve Lincoln County claims for 08.13.2024 in the amount of $3,584,867.87
- Authorize the Chair to sign the Final Financial Closeout Volume 1 for the Marv Skie/Lincoln County Airport GA Apron Reconstruction
- Authorize the Chair to sign Amendment #2 to the Marv Skie/Lincoln County Airport North GA Apron Reconstruction Project
- Approve Application Affidavit of Replacement Warrant for $1,381.23 (original warrant #121572)
- Approve polling location change for Precinct 27 and Precinct 29 in the City of Harrisburg
Board of Commission
The Board of Commissioners will review a budgeted cash transfer to the Highway Fund and discuss cost-sharing agreements with the City of Canton. The meeting includes a public hearing for a temporary liquor license and authorization for emergency road structure repairs.
- Budgeted cash transfer of $2,000,000 from the General Fund to the Highway Fund
- Payroll approval for $457,290.20
- Public hearing for a temporary on-sale liquor license for 57015 Bar LLC at 46620 278th St., Lennox
- Emergency repair authorization for structure #42-160-044 on CR135 (480th Ave) near Lake Alvin
- Discussion on cost sharing with City of Canton for Cedar Street flooding and N. West Ave improvements
Joint Lincoln County/Sioux Falls Planning
The Joint Lincoln County and Sioux Falls Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to increase allowed accessory building space at 26986 South Dakota Highway 11. The commission will also approve minutes from the May 8, 2024 meeting.
- Conditional Use Permit USE-0048-2024 to increase accessory building space to 2,223 square feet
- Approval of May 8, 2024, meeting minutes