Minnehaha County, SD

Planning Commission

The Minnehaha County Planning Commission will review several rezoning requests and conditional use permits. The meeting includes a discussion on data centers and a request to rezone property in Mapleton Township to a commercial district.

• Rezoning 26-10: A-1 Agricultural to C Commercial at 25758 472nd Avenue
• Rezoning 26-09: A-1 Agricultural to R-1 Residential at 26014 482nd Avenue
• Zoning Text Amendment 26-11: Accessory Uses for High Prairie Ranch Planned Development
• Conditional Use Permit 26-62: Request for 5,140 square feet of accessory building space at 48484 262nd Street
• Conditional Use Permit 26-61: Transfer of building eligibility in Mapleton Township

Joint Planning Commission with City of Sioux Falls

The Joint Minnehaha County and City of Sioux Falls Planning Commission will meet to consider two conditional use permits. The body will review requests for a vehicle sales business and a telecommunications tower.

• Conditional Use Permit 26-60 for motor vehicle sales at 1316 E 61st Street North
• Conditional Use Permit 26-63 for a telecommunications tower at the North Six Mile Road and West Holly Boulevard intersection

Joint Planning Commission with City of Dell Rapids

The Joint Minnehaha County and City of Dell Rapids Planning Commission will meet to conduct regular business. The commission is scheduled to consider a final development plan for a property located at 24663 475th Avenue.

• Final Development Plan 26-02 for 24663 475th Avenue (Petitioner: DGR Engineering; Owner: Divit, LLC)

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several construction awards and professional service agreements. The meeting includes decisions on prisoner housing contracts and grant applications for the Old Courthouse Museum.

• Payment of bills totaling $1,820,174.90
• Bid award for Fairgrounds EXPO Roof Repairs to MJ Dalsin Roofing
• Bid award for Project MC22-03 Structure 50-273-090 Replacement to Nolz Dragline and Construction
• Professional Services Agreement with Infrastructure Management Services (IMS) for Project MC26-02
• Amendment to the contract for housing Lincoln County Prisoners

The Board of Commissioners approved several infrastructure and service agreements, including roof repairs for the Fairgrounds Expo building and a bridge replacement project. The board also authorized a sub-recipient agreement for jail competency restoration services and amended a contract for housing Lincoln County prisoners. Additionally, the commission approved a professional services agreement for pavement management and personnel actions.

• Approved $504,838 contract for Fairgrounds Expo roof repairs (4-1)
• Approved sub-recipient agreement for jail competency restoration services (5-0)
• Approved amendment for Lincoln County prisoner housing at $142.33/day (5-0)
• Awarded bridge replacement project MC22-03 to Nolz Dragline (5-0)
• Approved $134,950 pavement management services agreement (5-0)
• Authorized delay of Filevine payment to January 2027 (5-0)
• Declared one copier as surplus for auditor department transfer (5-0)
• Authorized museum grant application for Winter Concert Series (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 9:00 AM at 415 North Dakota Avenue, Sioux Falls. The board will consider routine items including $2,204,885.77 in bills to be paid, one abatement application, and a motion to deny an abatement request for RDID #29009 for assessment year 2025 payable 2026. It will hold a first reading and authorize publishing notice of an October 27, 2026 public hearing on REZONING 26-08, which would change land in Brandon Township from A-1 Agricultural and R-1 Residential to I1 Light Industrial. The board will also consider law enforcement services agreements with the Sioux Falls Regional Airport Authority and Southeast Technical College, a joint security agreement with the South Dakota Department of the Military, amendments to its Rules of Procedure, and a UJS courthouse security grant application for an X-ray inspection system at the Juvenile Justice Center.

• Bills to be paid: $2,204,885.77
• REZONING 26-08: first reading to rezone West 607 Feet of the North 383 Feet of Tract 1 Sweetman Addition, Brandon Township, from A-1 Agricultural and R-1 Residential to I1 Light Industrial; public hearing set for October 27, 2026
• Motion to deny abatement request for RDID #29009, assessment year 2025 payable 2026
• Law enforcement services agreements with the Sioux Falls Regional Airport Authority and Southeast Technical College, plus a joint security protection agreement with the South Dakota Department of the Military for October 2026 through September 2027
• UJS courthouse security grant application for an X-ray inspection system at the Juvenile Justice Center

The Board approved several law enforcement service agreements and a $1.4M joint security protection agreement. The Commission also adopted a Title VI Plan and authorized a grant application for a courthouse X-ray system.

• Approved $1.42M Joint Security Protection Agreement with SD Department of the Military (5-0)
• Approved Law Enforcement Officers Services Agreement with Sioux Falls Regional Airport Authority (5-0)
• Approved Law Enforcement Officers Services Agreement with Southeast Technical College (5-0)
• Adopted Minnehaha County Title VI Plan and designated Jacob Maras as Coordinator (5-0)
• Authorized UJS Courthouse Security Grant application for Juvenile Justice Center X-ray system (5-0)
• Uphold denial of abatement request for RDID #29009 (5-0)
• Authorized public hearing for Rezoning #26-08 on October 27, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved $2,204,885.77 in bills for payment (5-0)

Building Committee

The Minnehaha County Building Committee meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM in the County Administration Building in Sioux Falls. The agenda includes approving minutes from July 7, 2026, a facilities projects update from Facilities Director Mark Kriens, and a Sheriff's Office room remodel presentation by Captain Joe Bosman. Time is set aside for public comment before adjournment. No votes on contracts, budgets, or ordinances are listed.

• Approval of meeting minutes from July 7, 2026
• Facilities projects update by Mark Kriens, Director of Facilities & Construction
• Sheriff's Office room remodel presented by Captain Joe Bosman
• Public comment period before adjournment

The committee approved adding a room remodel for the Sheriff's Office to the 2027 Building Project List. The project involves combining the copier area and deputies' room for equipment storage, shift line up, and training. The estimated cost is $33,607.00.

• Approved July 7, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Added Sheriff's Office Room Remodel to 2027 Building Project List (8-0)

Joint Planning Commission with City of Sioux Falls

The Minnehaha County and City of Sioux Falls Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 5313 North Kiwanis Avenue, along with approving minutes from a prior meeting. The agenda includes standard public comment procedures and consent agenda items.

• Conditional Use Permit 26-58 for an accessory dwelling unit at 5313 North Kiwanis Avenue (Lot 1 Block 1 Skyline Heights Addition, Mapleton Township)
• Approval of minutes from August 24, 2026
• Public comment limited to 5 minutes per item

The Joint Minnehaha County and City of Sioux Falls Planning Commission denied Conditional Use Permit 26-58, which would have allowed an Accessory Dwelling Unit on Lot 1 Block 1 Skyline Heights Addition in Mapleton Township. County commissioners voted 6-0 to deny, and city commissioners voted 0-5 against approving it with staff-recommended conditions. Neighbors spoke in opposition, and the petitioner, Paul Agar, answered questions about the property. The commission also approved minutes from August 24, 2026, and adjourned at 7:41 p.m.

• Denied Conditional Use Permit 26-58 for an Accessory Dwelling Unit in Mapleton Township (County 6-0)
• City motion to approve Conditional Use Permit 26-58 with staff conditions failed (0-5)
• Approved August 24, 2026 meeting minutes (County 6-0)
• Approved August 24, 2026 meeting minutes (City 5-0)
• Adjourned at 7:41 p.m. (both bodies unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Minnehaha County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a consent agenda of seven items, including conditional use permits and a rezoning, and to discuss data centers as old business. The consent agenda items are considered non-controversial and will be approved in one motion unless objections are raised.

• Rezoning 26-08: A-1 Agricultural and R-1 Residential to I-1 Light Industrial for property at 26014 482nd Avenue, Brandon Township (Knife River LLC)
• Conditional Use Permit 26-56: Outdoor Industrial Storage at 47174 Haylie Street, Benton Township (SMJM Properties LLC)
• Conditional Use Permit 26-57: Exceed accessory building size limit to 7,344 sq ft at 26315 463rd Avenue, Wall Lake Township (ParCorp LLC)
• Conditional Use Permit 26-59: Dog kennel at 25939 481st Avenue, Brandon Township (William Kreider)
• Discussion on Data Centers (Old Business)

The Planning Commission approved several conditional use permits for building eligibility transfers, accessory buildings, and land use. Commissioners also recommended approval for a rezoning request in Brandon Township despite public opposition. Additionally, the commission announced the formation of a task force to study data center regulations.

• Approved August 24, 2026, meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved CUP 26-53 for building eligibility transfer (6-0)
• Approved CUP 26-55 for building eligibility transfer (6-0)
• Approved CUP 26-56 for outdoor industrial storage (6-0)
• Approved CUP 26-57 for accessory building space (6-0)
• Approved CUP 26-59 for a dog kennel (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Rezoning 26-08 (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will consider adopting the final FY2027 budget and receive a briefing on the FY2025 audit. The board will also vote on the 2027-2031 transportation plan, several bridge agreements, and other routine items. Public comment is invited.

• Adopt Final FY2027 Budget
• Approve 2027-2031 Transportation and Bridge Improvement Plan
• Authorize signing MC26-10 and MC26-11 BIG Agreements for bridge replacements
• Approve IT Storage System Purchase
• Approve bills to be paid totaling $4,568,425.15

The Minnehaha County Commission adopted the final FY2027 budget of $144,605,790, up from the provisional $144,577,637, and approved Resolution MC26-34 setting county tax levies. Commissioners also authorized a $55,199 IT storage purchase, a three-year $118,300 annual case management software contract, and two bridge improvement grant agreements. The board approved the consent agenda including $4,568,425.15 in bills and personnel actions, and held an executive session. Commissioner Beninga was absent; all votes were 4-0.

• Adopted FY2027 budget of $144,605,790 (Resolution MC26-34, 4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $4,568,425.15 in bills (4-0)
• Authorized $55,199 Synology storage system purchase from CCB Technology (4-0)
• Authorized Filevine case management software, $118,300/year for three years (4-0)
• Approved 2027-2031 Transportation and Bridge Improvement Plan (4-0)
• Authorized bridge grant agreements MC26-10 and MC26-11 for structures 50-330-183 and 50-330-206 (4-0)
• Authorized Amendment No. 1 to Sioux Empire Triage Center joint participation agreement (4-0)
• Entered executive session under SDCL 1-25-2 (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several joint election agreements with the cities of Baltic, Brandon, and Humboldt. The meeting also includes a discussion on declaring the ShoreTel phone system as surplus for disposal and reviewing August 2026 reports.

• Approval of $2,593,721.41 in bills to be paid
• Joint Election Agreements with City of Baltic, City of Brandon, and Town of Humboldt
• Declaration of ShoreTel Phone System and Recorder as surplus for disposal
• August 2026 Building Permit and Mobile Crisis Team statistics reports
• Public hearing notice for City of Crooks Tax Increment District 3

The Minnehaha County Commission approved joint agreements for combined elections with the City of Baltic, the City of Brandon, and the Town of Humboldt for the 2026 General Election, each by a 5-0 roll call vote. Commissioners also declared a ShoreTel phone system and recorder as surplus for disposal (5-0) and approved the consent agenda, which included minutes and $2,593,721.41 in bills to be paid (5-0). The board entered executive session under SDCL 1-25-2 (1), (3), (4), (6) and (7) at 9:32 a.m. and concluded at 11:05 a.m.; no action from that session is recorded in the minutes. Personnel actions listed new hires and step increases, and public comment covered Flock cameras.

• Approved joint election agreement with City of Baltic for the General Election (5-0)
• Approved joint election agreement with City of Brandon for the General Election (5-0)
• Approved joint election agreement with Town of Humboldt for the General Election (5-0)
• Declared a ShoreTel Phone System and Recorder as surplus for disposal (5-0)
• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes of September 1, 2026 and $2,593,721.41 in bills to be paid (5-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Entered executive session under SDCL 1-25-2 (1), (3), (4), (6) and (7) at 9:32 a.m. (5-0); concluded 11:05 a.m., no action recorded
• Adjourned at 11:06 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. on September 22, 2026 (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a budget hearing for fiscal year 2027 with Finance & Budget Officer Susan Beaman. The meeting also includes discussions on emergency management grants and a federal bridge investment grant. Additionally, the board will consider two special event on-sale liquor licenses for Tslat.

• FY2027 Budget Hearing
• Bills to be paid totaling $845,352.18
• Special Event On-Sale Liquor License for Tslat (Sept 12, 2026)
• Special Event On-Sale Liquor License for Tslat Inc (Oct 3, 2026)
• Federal Highway Administration Bridge Investment Program Grant Agreement

The Minnehaha County Commission approved the consent agenda including $845,352.18 in bills, personnel actions, and property tax abatements. They held a public hearing on the FY2027 budget with no public comment. Two special event liquor licenses for Tslat Inc were approved unanimously. The commission authorized signing grant agreements for emergency management and a federal bridge program.

• Approved consent agenda including $845,352.18 in bills (5-0)
• Approved FY2027 budget hearing with no public comment (no vote recorded)
• Approved special event liquor license for Tslat at 26076 484th Ave, Valley Springs (5-0)
• Approved special event liquor license for Tslat at 48148 258th St, Brandon (5-0)
• Authorized signing 2027 Local Emergency Management Performance Grant Agreement (5-0)
• Authorized signing 2026 LEMPG Certification of Compliance (5-0)
• Authorized accepting Phase 1 of Federal Bridge Investment Program Grant ($281,560) (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and second readings for two rezoning requests, consider a bid award for a water service replacement at the Old Courthouse Museum, and authorize an amendment to a consulting agreement for the Juvenile Justice Center. The board will also act on a consent agenda that includes paying bills totaling $3,378,259.47 and approving fireworks displays at three locations. The meeting includes routine items and an executive session.

• Public hearing and second reading for rezoning 26-06: A-1 Agricultural to RR Rural Residential, Lots 3 and 4 Hayes 1st Addition, Split Rock Township
• Public hearing and second reading for rezoning 26-07: A-1 Agricultural to C Commercial, East 1581.78 Feet of South 567.87 Feet, Red Rock Township
• Bid award and agreement with Hander, Inc. for Old Courthouse Museum Water Service Replacement
• Authorize signing Amendment No. 1 to Consulting Agreement for Juvenile Justice Center with TEGRA Group, Inc.
• Bills to be paid: $3,378,259.47

The commission denied rezoning 26-06 for two lots in Split Rock Township from agricultural to rural residential, upholding the planning commission's unanimous denial recommendation. It approved rezoning 26-07 for commercial use near Valley Springs, awarded a water service replacement contract, and authorized a consulting agreement amendment for the Juvenile Justice Center.

• Denied rezoning 26-06 (A-1 to RR) for Lots 3 & 4 Hayes 1st Addition, Split Rock Township (3-2)
• Approved rezoning 26-07 (A-1 to C) for property near Valley Springs exit, Red Rock Township (4-0)
• Awarded Old Courthouse Museum water service replacement to Hander Inc. for $171,000 (4-0)
• Authorized Amendment No. 1 to TEGRA Group consulting agreement for Juvenile Justice Center, adding $25,000 (total $775,000) (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills totaling $3,378,259.47 and August 2025 salaries
• Approved personnel actions: new hires, step increases, and leave without pay
• Approved fireworks displays at Huset's Speedway, The Atrium at Blue Haven, and Tri Valley High School
• Approved resolution MC 26-33 correcting county liens on DPNO 69132 and 81649

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners and Sioux Falls City Council will hold a joint meeting to conduct budget hearings for three agencies: Metro Communications, Siouxland Libraries, and Siouxland Heritage Museum. Each hearing will be led by the respective agency director. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda and an opportunity for public comment.

• Joint budget hearing for Metro Communications, presented by Metro Manager Aimee Chase
• Joint budget hearing for Siouxland Libraries, presented by Director Alysia Boysen
• Joint budget hearing for Siouxland Heritage Museum, presented by Director of Museums Bill Hoskins
• Public comment opportunity

The Minnehaha County Commission approved three joint 2027 budgets with the City of Sioux Falls: Metro Communications ($7,982,087), Siouxland Libraries ($12,928,653), and Siouxland Heritage Museum ($2,209,753). All motions passed 4-0 by roll call vote, with the city concurring. Public comment was heard on Flock cameras, but no action was taken.

• Approved 2027 Metro Communications budget of $7,982,087 (4-0)
• Approved 2027 Siouxland Libraries budget of $12,928,653 (4-0)
• Approved 2027 Siouxland Heritage Museum budget of $2,209,753 (4-0)

Joint Planning Commission with City of Sioux Falls

The joint Minnehaha County and City of Sioux Falls Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a conditional use permit request to exceed the 3,600 square foot accessory building limit, seeking approval for 7,780 square feet on a property in Split Rock Township. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and time for public comment on non-agenda items. Most items are routine, with the conditional use permit being the only substantive decision.

• Conditional Use Permit 26-48 to allow 7,780 sq ft accessory building (limit 3,600 sq ft) at 6801 East Madison Street, Split Rock Township
• Approval of minutes from July 27, 2026 meeting
• Public comment period for non-agenda items (5 minutes per person)

The joint Minnehaha County and City of Sioux Falls Planning Commission approved the consent agenda, which included approval of the July 27, 2026 minutes and a conditional use permit (26-48) allowing an accessory building of 7,780 square feet, exceeding the 3,600 square foot limit, on property in Split Rock Township. Both the county and city commissions voted unanimously in favor. No other substantive decisions were made; old and new business items were not discussed.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes of July 27, 2026 (County 4-0, City 3-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 26-48 for 7,780 sq ft accessory building (County 4-0, City 3-0)

Planning Commission

The Minnehaha County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider seven conditional use permits on the consent agenda, covering uses like motor vehicle sales, a dog grooming kennel, an accessory dwelling unit, an oversized accessory building, a building eligibility transfer, and an agricultural operation. The commission will also receive a briefing on a draft ordinance for data center regulations. Public comment is limited to five minutes per item.

• Conditional Use Permit 26-46: Motor vehicle sales at 26677 483rd Avenue, Split Rock Township
• Conditional Use Permit 26-47: Kennel (dog grooming) at 48484 262nd Street, Red Rock Township
• Conditional Use Permit 26-49: Accessory dwelling unit at 26551 483rd Avenue, Split Rock Township
• Conditional Use Permit 26-50: Exceed accessory building limit to 8,410 sq ft at 25758 472nd Avenue, Mapleton Township
• Briefing on draft ordinance for data center regulations

The Minnehaha County Planning Commission approved seven conditional use permits, including a kennel (grooming only) after a public concern, and discussed a draft ordinance for data center regulations. No final decision was made on the data center ordinance; it was only a briefing with public testimony.

• Approved consent agenda items 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 26-47 for dog grooming kennel, no overnight boarding (5-0)
• Discussed draft data center regulations; no vote taken

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will vote on routine consent items including $5,569,858.13 in bills, minutes, reports, personnel actions, and abatements. They will also consider several regular business items, including authorizing a roof replacement contract, signing service agreements for the Just Home Project, and approving an annual emergency management fund transfer.

• Bills to be paid: $5,569,858.13
• Authorize G&R Controls proposal for roof top unit #2 replacement on Health and Human Services Building (Equals Group Contract #R10-1177C)
• Authorize Chair to sign Just Home Project service agreements with South Dakota Indian Health, HelpLine Center, USD Center for Rural Health Improvement, and St. Francis House
• Abatement applications recommended for denial on Parcels 34930 and 82432
• Authorize annual Emergency Management Inter-Fund Transfer

The Minnehaha County Commission approved the consent agenda, including $5,569,858.13 in bills, and authorized a $129,502 proposal for replacing a rooftop unit at the Health and Human Services Building. They also approved four Just Home Project service agreements, denied two property tax abatements, and authorized a $402,518 transfer to the Emergency Management Fund. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved consent agenda including $5,569,858.13 in bills (5-0)
• Authorized $129,502 proposal for rooftop unit replacement at HHS Building (5-0)
• Approved Just Home Project service agreements with SD Urban Indian Health, HelpLine Center, USD Center for Rural Health, and St. Francis House (5-0)
• Denied abatement on Parcel 34930 ($1,646.30) and rescinded prior approval (5-0)
• Denied abatement on Parcel 82432 ($1,155.77) and rescinded prior approval (5-0)
• Authorized $402,518 transfer from General Fund to Emergency Management Fund (5-0)
• Authorized HR Director to schedule 2026 health and dental insurance premium holidays (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will meet on August 4, 2026, to approve routine items including bills totaling $2,604,028.38, personnel actions, and contracts. Key decisions include purchasing plow truck equipment for $215,397.00 and adopting resolutions for two rezoning requests. The board will also discuss grants and policy-related items.

• Approve bills totaling $2,604,028.38
• Purchase plow truck equipment for $215,397.00
• First reading for Rezoning 26-06 (Hayes 1st Addition Section 23)
• First reading for Rezoning 26-07 (NE¼ Section 29 T102N-R47W)
• Authorize STOP-P Grant Funds Sub-Recipient Agreement with State of South Dakota

The Board of Commissioners established new legal load limits for 14 county bridges to ensure safety. The board also approved several grant agreements and a significant equipment purchase for the Highway Department.

• Adopted Resolution MC26-32 to establish legal weight load limits on 14 structures (5-0)
• Approved $215,397.00 purchase of a spreader and plow truck equipment from TBEI (5-0)
• Approved $69,662.38 STOP-P Grant Funds Sub-Recipient Agreement (5-0)
• Authorized signing of the HIDTA Program 2026 Subrecipient Agreement (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearings for Rezoning #26-06 and #26-07 for August 25, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved bills to be paid in the amount of $2,604,028.38 (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will meet to certify the results of the July 28, 2026, Primary Runoff Election. The board will also select precincts and contests for the post-election audit.

• Certification of July 28, 2026, Primary Runoff Election results
• Selection of precincts and contests for post-election audit pursuant to SDCL 12-17B-20

The Board of Commissioners met as the Primary Runoff Election Canvassing Board to certify election results. The Auditor also conducted a random selection of precincts for a post-election audit. The board entered an executive session before adjourning.

• Approved the agenda (5-0)
• Certified the July 28, 2026, Primary Runoff Election Canvas results (5-0)
• Selected precincts 01-17, 05-07, VP-09, and 04-18 for post-election audit
• Entered executive session at 9:15 a.m. (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Minnehaha County and City of Sioux Falls Board of Adjustment will meet to consider a variance request to reduce a side yard setback from 10 feet to 0 feet at 7101 East Arrowhead Parkway. The meeting will also include the approval of minutes from a prior date and a consent agenda of non-controversial items.

• Variance 26-01: Reduce side yard setback from 10 feet to 0 feet at 7101 East Arrowhead Parkway
• Approval of Minutes – September 23, 2019
• Consent Agenda Items (non-controversial items to be approved in one motion)

The Joint Minnehaha County and City of Sioux Falls Planning Commission approved the meeting minutes from May 18, 2026. The commission acknowledged the withdrawal of Rezoning 26-01 regarding properties in Benton Township.

• Approved May 18, 2026 minutes (County: 6-0, City: 5-0)
• Acknowledged withdrawal of Rezoning 26-01 for Lot 1 & Lot 2 Sundermann Addition (County: 6-0, City: 5-0)

Planning Commission

The Minnehaha County Planning Commission will consider several conditional use permits for home occupations and accessory dwellings. The body will also review two rezoning requests and one final development plan.

• Rezoning 26-07: A-1 Agricultural to C Commercial at 26037 486th Avenue
• Rezoning 26-06: A-1 Agricultural to RR Rural Residential at 48282 and 48285 Creekview Circle
• CUP 26-41: Request to exceed 3,600 sq ft of accessory building area (requesting 4,000 sq ft) at 48064 259th Street
• CUP 26-44: Class One Major Home Occupation (Horse Therapy) at 26704 481st Avenue
• CUP 26-45: Class One Major Home Occupation (Car Detailing) at 47896 Jasper Street

The commission approved eight items on its consent agenda, including several conditional use permits and one rezoning. A request to rezone property in Split Rock Township from Agricultural to Rural Residential was recommended for denial.

• Approved CUP 26-40 for Accessory Dwelling Unit in Wall Lake Township (6-0)
• Approved CUP 26-41 to exceed 3,600 sq ft accessory building area in Brandon Township (6-0)
• Approved CUP 26-43 for Accessory Dwelling Unit in Brandon Township (6-0)
• Approved CUP 26-44 for Horse Therapy home occupation in Split Rock Township (6-0)
• Approved CUP 26-45 for Car Detailing home occupation in Logan Township (6-0)
• Approved Rezoning 26-07 from A-1 Agricultural to C Commercial in Red Rock Township (6-0)
• Approved Final Development Plan 26-01 (6-0)
• Recommended denial of Rezoning 26-06 from A-1 Agricultural to RR Rural Residential in Split Rock Township (5-0)

Joint Planning Commission with City of Sioux Falls

The Joint Minnehaha County and City of Sioux Falls Planning Commission will meet to discuss one rezoning request. The body will also review the minutes from the May 18, 2026 meeting.

• Rezoning 26-01: Request to change Lot 1 & Lot 2 Sundermann Addition from A-1 Agricultural District to C Commercial District (approx. 1/2 mile west of Marion Road on SD Highway 38)

The Joint Board of Adjustment reviewed a request to reduce a side yard setback from 10 feet to 0 feet. The County commission voted to deny the request, and a subsequent motion for City approval also failed.

• Approved September 23, 2019 meeting minutes (County 5-0)
• Approved September 23, 2019 meeting minutes (City 5-0)
• Denied Variance 26-01 to reduce side yard setback from 10 feet to 0 feet (County 4-1)
• Denied Variance 26-01 to reduce side yard setback from 10 feet to 0 feet (City 0-5)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing on Solid Waste Permit 26-01 for the renewal and expansion of the Sioux Falls Regional Sanitary Landfill. Several resolutions and motions will also be considered, including authorizing the Chair to sign a civil‑action resolution, approving a special‑event beverage license for October 9, 2026, and transferring jurisdiction of County Highway 103 to Valley Springs. Additional items involve designating surplus facilities and authorizing bridge‑funding participation.

• Public Hearing to consider Solid Waste Permit 26-01 for the Sioux Falls Regional Sanitary Landfill renewal and expansion
• Motion to approve Special Event Consume & Blend Beverage License C & B 26-06 for an event on Oct 9, 2026
• Authorize Commission Chair to sign assignment of the Construction Manager at Risk Agreement from Henry Carlson Construction to J.E. Dunn Construction
• Motion to authorize the Chair to sign a resolution commencing a civil action
• Motion to adopt a resolution transferring jurisdiction of County Highway 103 to Valley Springs

The Minnehaha County Commission approved the FY 2027 provisional budget of $147,012,301 and authorized its publication for a public hearing on September 1, 2026. The board also approved several resolutions, including a solid waste permit for the Sioux Falls Regional Sanitary Landfill, a civil action against property owners for obstructing county property, and a transfer of a county highway segment to Valley Springs. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved FY 2027 provisional budget of $147,012,301 (5-0)
• Approved Solid Waste Permit 26-01 for Sioux Falls Regional Sanitary Landfill renewal and expansion (5-0)
• Authorized civil action against Corde and Briana McLaughlin for obstructing county property (5-0)
• Declared 8 mobile home distress warrants uncollectible (5-0)
• Temporarily modified polling places for July 28 runoff election (5-0)
• Declared 4-H restroom surplus and authorized demolition (5-0)
• Adopted resolution transferring County Highway 103 jurisdiction to Valley Springs (5-0)
• Adopted resolutions supporting increased state funding for roads/bridges and indigent legal services (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will meet to vote on a $2,378,000 Opt Out Resolution and updates to the employee handbook. The board will also review bills for payment and abatement applications.

• Approval of $2,378,000 Opt Out Resolution
• Payment of bills totaling $1,519,126.94
• Approval of 8 abatement applications
• Updates to the Employee Handbook
• Change orders for technology equipment at the Juvenile Justice Center

The Board approved a 25-year tax opt-out resolution to increase revenue starting with 2026 taxes. The Commission also approved employee handbook updates and authorized change orders for Juvenile Justice Center technology equipment.

• Approved the agenda (5-0)
• Approved the consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved $2,378,000 Opt Out Resolution MC26-23 (5-0)
• Approved updates to the Employee Handbook (5-0)
• Authorized Chairperson to sign Juvenile Justice Center technology change orders (5-0)
• Entered into Executive Session (5-0)

Building Committee

The Building Committee will approve the meeting minutes from April 14, 2026, and receive a briefing from Facilities Director Mark Kriens on Emergency Management Building Projects. Public comment will be taken.

• Approve meeting minutes from April 14, 2026
• Briefing on Emergency Management Building Projects by Mark Kriens, Director of Facilities and Construction

The committee approved the minutes from the April 14, 2026 meeting. Members discussed budgeted parking lot repairs and a new roof for the Emergency Management facility. The committee reached a consensus to investigate adding square footage to the proposed Highway Facility phase 2 project.

• Approved April 14, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Agreed to study feasibility of additional space for Highway Facility phase 2 project

Board of Commissioners

The Board will vote on several items, including a jurisdictional transfer of County Highway 140 to the City of Brandon, a $210,434 reduction to the Juvenile Justice Center construction contract, and a $45,000 ambulance service subsidy for Med-Star Paramedic Ambulance, Inc. They will also discuss post-election audit results and proposed updates to the employee handbook. The consent agenda includes approval of bills totaling $2,732,550.70 and routine administrative actions.

• Jurisdictional transfer of County Highway 140 to the City of Brandon
• Change Order #5 reducing the Juvenile Justice Center project contract by $210,434
• Ambulance Service Subsidy Agreement with Med-Star Paramedic Ambulance, Inc. for $45,000
• Purchase of a 2027 Mack Granite Plow Truck Chassis under Sourcewell contract for $153,736.00
• Bid award for Human Services Exam Room Renovation to Reynolds Construction Management Services, LLC

The Commission approved the meeting agenda and a consent agenda containing various administrative items. The session also included the review of bills totaling $2,732,550.70.

• Approved the agenda (4-0)
• Approved the consent agenda (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review the FY 2027 budget presentation. The session includes discussions on personnel, outside agencies, and highway funding. The board will also review budget forecasts and opt-out options.

• Personnel requests for FY 2027
• Outside agency requests
• Highway budget review
• Vehicle requests
• Budget forecast and opt-out discussion

Planning Commission

The Minnehaha County Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on June 29, 2026. Commissioners will approve the May 18, 2026 meeting minutes and consider several conditional use permits, including a request for a Class C hog concentrated animal feeding operation. Other permits under review involve commercial vehicle sales, a sanitary landfill expansion, and increased industrial warehousing. Public comment will be limited to five minutes per participant for each agenda item.

• Approve minutes from the May 18, 2026 meeting (Consent Agenda).
• Conditional Use Permit 26‑33 to allow Commercial Vehicle Sales at 46324 Kelsey Drive.
• Conditional Use Permit 26‑37 to allow a Class C Hog Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (2,400 head) at 48462 250th Street.
• Conditional Use Permit 26‑39 to expand the sanitary landfill at 26750 464th Avenue.
• Conditional Use Permit 26‑16 to increase industrial warehousing to 24,000 sq ft at 25728 Cottonwood Avenue.

The Planning Commission approved several conditional use permits including a Class C hog operation, a sanitary landfill expansion, and industrial warehousing. The commission also passed a consent agenda containing nine additional permit items.

• Approved 9 consent agenda items (4-0)
• Approved Class C Hog CAFO in Highland Township without condition six (4-0)
• Approved Sanitary Landfill expansion in Wall Lake Township (4-0)
• Approved industrial warehousing area increase in Benton Township (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will review expenditures and contract awards. The body is deciding on a microsurfacing project agreement and a special event license for the Greenawalt Family Foundation.

• Bills to be paid totaling $4,122,684.29
• Bid results and award recommendation for Project MC26-09 Microsurfacing to Asphalt Surface Technologies Corporation (ASTECH)
• Public hearing for a Greenawalt Family Foundation special event license for June 27 and 28, 2026
• Contract amendment with Summit Foods for JDC Food Service
• Letter of support for Ellis & Eastern Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement (CRISI) Grant

The Commission approved the meeting agenda and a consent agenda containing various administrative items. The consent agenda included the approval of minutes from June 9, 2026, and a special commission meeting from June 8, 2026.

• Approved the agenda (5-0)
• Approved the consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved June 9, 2026 minutes
• Approved June 8, 2026 special meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners and Dell Rapids City Council will hold a joint meeting to conduct second readings and public hearings on two land-use items: a zoning text amendment affecting building permits and a rezoning of four tracts from rural residential to commercial. No other business is scheduled.

• Public Hearing and Second Reading for Zoning Text Amendment 26-08 (Article 23.00 Building Permits update)
• Public Hearing and Second Reading on Rezoning 26-05: Overvaag Tracts 10, 11, 12, 13 from RR-5 to C Commercial
• Properties located in Dell Rapids Township (T104N-R49W)

The Commission approved an amendment to update building permit regulations for Minnehaha County and the City of Dell Rapids. Additionally, the board approved a request to rezone specific tracts of land from Rural Residential to Commercial.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance MC28-26-26 to amend Article 23.00 Building Permits (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance MC28-27-26 to rezone Overvaag Tracts 10, 11, 12, and 13 from RR-5 to C (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners will hear a presentation on the FY 2027 budget, covering the overall budget overview, county finances, personnel costs, and recommended allocations for the General Fund, Building Fund, and Debt Service Fund. They will also discuss preliminary means of finance and requests for vehicles and outside agencies. The meeting includes a period for public comment before adjournment.

• Budget Overview
• County Finances
• Personnel costs
• Recommended Budget allocations for General, Building, and Debt Service Funds
• Vehicle and Outside Agency Requests

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will consider routine consent agenda items including $3.3 million in bills and a building permit report. Regular business includes a public hearing for a special event liquor license for Tailgators, a briefing on a comprehensive strategic plan to address homelessness, and authorizations for several highway structure replacement contracts. The meeting also includes presentations from the Sioux Empire Fair Association and Minnehaha Conservation District, and appointment to the Housing and Redevelopment Commission.

• Public hearing for special event on-sale liquor license for DH Ventures d/b/a Tailgators
• Briefing on development of a comprehensive strategic plan to address homelessness
• Authorize agreements for highway structure replacements (MC22-03, MC26-08, MC24-09) with Civil Design Inc.
• Authorize Sheriff's Office agreement with SD Department of Corrections to house parole violators
• Resolution appointing a member to the Minnehaha County Housing and Redevelopment Commission

The Commission approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. The session included a review of bills to be paid totaling $3,287,368.74 and various personnel actions.

• Approved the agenda (5-0)
• Approved the consent agenda (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to certify the results of the June 2, 2026, Primary Election canvass. The body will also select precincts and contests for the post-election audit.

• Certification of June 2, 2026, Primary Election Canvass results
• Selection of precincts and contests for post-election audit

The Minnehaha County Commission, acting as the Primary Election Canvassing Board, certified the results of the June 2, 2026, primary election. Auditor Leah Anderson presented the returns and conducted the selection of precincts and contests for the required post-election audit.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Certified the June 2, 2026, Primary Election results (5-0)
• Selected precincts VP-01, 05-22, VP-03, 05-02, and 03-15 for post-election audit
• Selected United States Representative, School Board Member Sioux Falls School District 49-5, and Register of Deeds as audit contests

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider an appeal of the Minnehaha County Planning Commission's denial of a conditional use permit for a telecommunications tower in Red Rock Township. They will also conduct public hearings on zoning text amendments for building permits and a rezoning to commercial in Dell Rapids Township. Routine business includes approving bills totaling $1,877,917.77 and personnel actions.

• Public hearing on appeal of denied Conditional Use Permit 26-12 for a telecommunications tower in Red Rock Township (SW¼ Section 32 T102N-R47W)
• Second reading and public hearing for Zoning Text Amendment 26-07 updating Article 23.00 Building Permits county-wide
• First reading for Zoning Text Amendment 26-08 to amend the joint zoning ordinance with Dell Rapids
• First reading for Rezoning 26-05 to rezone Overvaag Tracts 10-13 from RR-5 to C Commercial in Dell Rapids Township
• Bills to be paid totaling $1,877,917.77

The commission approved the consent agenda, including $1,877,917.77 in bills to be paid. It also approved Ordinance MC16-189-26, amending Article 23.00 (Building Permits) of the 1990 Revised Zoning Ordinance, by a 5‑aye vote. A motion to approve a Conditional Use Permit for a telecommunications tower failed due to lack of a second.

• Approved consent agenda (5 ayes)
• Approved Ordinance MC16-189-26 amending building permits (5 ayes)
• Motion to approve Conditional Use Permit with six conditions died for lack of a second