Minnehaha County, South Dakota

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)

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)

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

General

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

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

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 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)

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

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)

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 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 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 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

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners and Sioux Falls City Council will hold public hearings and second readings on two items: a zoning text amendment to update general provisions and an ordinance to adopt the 2050 Shape Sioux Falls long-range plan. The meeting also includes a motion to approve the agenda and an opportunity for public comment.

• Public hearing and second reading of Zoning Text Amendment 26-09 to update Article 23.00 General Provisions of the joint zoning ordinance
• Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance Amendment #26-10 to adopt the 2050 Shape Sioux Falls Plan

The Minnehaha County Commission approved its agenda. It then approved Ordinance MC30-58-26, amending Article 23.00 General Provisions, by a 5‑aye vote with the City concurring. The commission also approved Ordinance MC30-57-26, revising the title and purpose text of the 2002 Revised Zoning Ordinance, by a 5‑aye vote with the City concurring. Finally, the meeting was adjourned at 5:35 p.m. by a 5‑aye vote with the City concurring.

• Approved agenda (5 ayes, City concurred)
• Approved Ordinance MC30-58-26 (Zoning Text Amendment 26-09) (5 ayes, City concurred)
• Approved Ordinance MC30-57-26 (Ordinance amendment 26-10) (5 ayes, City concurred)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:35 p.m. (5 ayes, City concurred)

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will consider a variety of administrative approvals, including $5,476,964.69 in bills. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a dog boarding kennel and several highway department authorizations.

• Public hearing on appeal of Conditional Use Permit 26-19 for a dog boarding kennel in Hartford Township
• Payment of bills totaling $5,476,964.69
• Purchase of a Henderson Class V Truck Body and Installation for $29,620.32
• Authorization to bid a 2026 microsurfacing project
• Agreement with Valley Springs for the jurisdictional transfer of County Highway 103

The Minnehaha County Commission voted 5-0 to approve the meeting agenda. They also voted 5-0 to approve the consent agenda, which included the May 5, 2026 minutes and payment of $5,476,964.69 in bills along with numerous vendor expenditures.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved May 5 minutes (as part of consent agenda)
• Approved payment of $5,476,964.69 in bills (as part of consent agenda)

Planning Commission

The Minnehaha County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to act on four conditional use permits under the consent agenda, which are expected to be approved in one motion unless items are pulled for public hearing. Items include an accessory dwelling unit, a home occupation amendment, an indoor golf simulator lounge, and a building eligibility transfer. The regular agenda covers old and new business.

• CUP 26-23: Accessory dwelling unit at 24550 466th Avenue (Burk Township).
• CUP 26-24: Amendment to CUP 15-48 for a Class Two Major Home Occupation at 25224 475th Avenue (Sverdrup Township).
• CUP 26-26: Indoor golf simulator lounge at 26070 Brower Circle (Hartford Township).
• CUP 26-27: Transfer of building eligibility between parcels at 26421 458th Avenue (Wellington Township).

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included Conditional Use Permits 26‑23, 26‑24, and 26‑27. The commission also unanimously acknowledged the withdrawal of Conditional Use Permit 26‑26. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved consent agenda items 1, 2, 3, and 5 (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 26‑23 for an accessory dwelling unit (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 26‑24 to amend a Class Two home occupation (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 26‑27 to transfer building eligibility (unanimous 4‑0)
• Acknowledged withdrawal of Conditional Use Permit 26‑26 (unanimous 4‑0)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously (4‑0)

Joint Planning Commission with City of Dell Rapids

The Minnehaha County and City of Dell Rapids Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes, consider a conditional use permit for temporary firework sales, and discuss a rezoning request for a Dells Avera Health Center property.

• Approval of March and April 2026 meeting minutes
• Conditional Use Permit 26-13 for temporary firework sales at 24690 475th Avenue
• Rezoning 26-05 of Overvaag Tracts 10-13 to C Commercial District at 473rd Avenue and SD Highway 115
• Zoning Text Amendment 26-08 to update Article 23.00 Building Permits
• Old and New Business

The County and City planning commissions each voted 4‑0 to recommend approval of Rezoning 26‑05, changing the site from Rural Residential to Commercial. Both bodies also unanimously approved the consent agenda items and a zoning text amendment updating building permit provisions. The meeting was adjourned after all items were completed.

• County approved consent agenda items 1‑3 (unanimous 4‑0)
• City approved consent agenda items 1‑3 (unanimous 4‑0)
• County recommended approval of Rezoning 26‑05 (unanimous 4‑0)
• City recommended approval of Rezoning 26‑05 (unanimous 4‑0)
• County recommended approval of Zoning Text Amendment 26‑08 (unanimous 4‑0)
• City recommended approval of Zoning Text Amendment 26‑08 (unanimous 4‑0)
• County adjourned meeting (unanimous)
• City adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Joint Planning Commission with City of Sioux Falls

The Joint Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a rezoning request to change a property from A-1 Agricultural to C Commercial, a conditional use permit for temporary fireworks sales, and another permit to exceed accessory building size. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and a conditional use permit for a larger accessory building.

• Conditional Use Permit 26-22 to allow 2,700 sq ft accessory building (exceeding 1,600 sq ft limit) at 26464 N Holland Avenue
• Conditional Use Permit 26-25 for temporary fireworks sales at 46893 265th Street
• Rezoning 26-01 from A-1 Agricultural to C Commercial for Lots 1 & 2 Sundermann Addition, approximately ½ mile west of Marion Road on SD Highway 38

The joint commission approved its consent agenda items unanimously. The County denied Conditional Use Permit 26‑25 for temporary firework sales, and the City failed to approve it. Both County and City voted to defer Rezoning 26‑01 to the July 27, 2026 meeting. The meeting was adjourned after unanimous votes.

• Approved consent agenda items 1 and 2 (County, 4‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items 1 and 2 (City, 4‑0)
• Denied Conditional Use Permit 26‑25 (County, 4‑0)
• Failed to approve Conditional Use Permit 26‑25 (City, 0‑4)
• Deferred Rezoning 26‑01 to July 27, 2026 (County, 4‑0)
• Deferred Rezoning 26‑01 to July 27, 2026 (City, 4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (County, 4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (City, 4‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings for special event beverage licenses and consider two zoning text amendments. The meeting includes annual presentations from the Coroner, State's Attorney's Office, and Information Technology director.

• Payment of bills totaling $873,420.16
• Zoning Text Amendment 26-07 to update Article 23.00 Building Permits
• Zoning Text Amendment 26-09 to update Article 23.00 General Provisions
• Public hearing for Siouxland Renaissance Association beverage license for June 6-7, 2026
• Public hearing for Post 307 beverage license for May 29, 2026

The commission voted 5‑ayes to approve the 2026‑2027 retail malt beverage and South Dakota farm wine license renewal applications for a list of venues including Northern Links Golf Course, I‑90 Speedway, and many others. They also approved special event beverage licenses for the Siouxland Renaissance Association at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds (June 6‑7) and for Post 307 at the Renner Ball field (May 29). The agenda and consent agenda were each approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda (5 ayes)
• Approved consent agenda (5 ayes)
• Approved Special Event Malt Beverage and On‑Sale Wine License for Siouxland Renaissance Association at W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds (5 ayes)
• Approved Special Event Malt Beverage License for Post 307 at Renner Ball field (5 ayes)
• Approved 2026‑2027 Retail (On‑Off Sale) Malt Beverage and South Dakota Farm Wine License Renewal Applications for multiple venues (5 ayes)

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners and Dell Rapids City Council hold a joint meeting for public hearings and second readings on three zoning text amendments to the joint zoning ordinance. The amendments address fee schedule updates, accessory dwelling unit regulations, and building eligibility transfer rules. After public comment, the boards may vote to adopt the changes.

• Public hearing and second reading on Zoning Text Amendment 26-01 to update Article 24.00 Fees
• Public hearing and second reading on Zoning Text Amendment 26-02 to add Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations
• Public hearing and second reading on Zoning Text Amendment 26-03 to change Transfer of Building Eligibility regulations

The commission first approved the meeting agenda by a 4‑aye vote. It then approved three separate zoning text amendments—updating fee provisions, adding accessory dwelling unit regulations, and changing transfer of building eligibility rules—each by a unanimous 4‑aye roll‑call vote. The meeting was adjourned at 9:41 a.m. with a 4‑aye vote.

• Approved agenda (4 ayes)
• Approved Ordinance MC28-23-26 amending fee provisions (4 ayes)
• Approved Ordinance MC28-24-26 adding ADU regulations (4 ayes)
• Approved Ordinance MC28-25-26 changing building eligibility rules (4 ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (4 ayes)

Board of Commissioners

The joint meeting of the Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners and Sioux Falls City Council will hold public hearings on two zoning text amendments: one updating sign regulations and another updating fee schedules. The board will also consider a motion to approve a resolution supporting the reclassification of Sioux Falls 911 telecommunicators as Class B Public Safety members of the South Dakota Retirement System. Opportunity for public comment is provided.

• Public Hearing and Second Reading on Zoning Text Amendment 26-05 to update Sign Regulations in Articles 14.00, 15.00, 17.00, 17A.00 & 24.00
• Public Hearing and Second Reading on Zoning Text Amendment 26-04 to update Article 22.00 Fees
• Consider a Motion to Approve a Resolution Supporting the Reclassification of Sioux Falls 911 Telecommunicators as Class B Public Safety Members of the South Dakota Retirement System

The Minnehaha County Commission unanimously approved an amendment to the joint zoning ordinance to update sign regulations (Ordinance MC30-56-26). It also approved a fee amendment that struck a proposed appeal fee and updated Article 22.00 (Ordinance MC30-55-26). Finally, the board adopted a resolution urging the state retirement system to classify Sioux Falls 911 telecommunicators as Class B public‑safety members.

• Approved Ordinance MC30-56-26 (sign regulations update) – 4 ayes, City concurred
• Struck §22.06(C)(2) appeal fee from proposed Ordinance MC30-55-26 – 4 ayes, City concurred
• Approved Ordinance MC30-55-26 (fee updates) – 4 ayes, City concurred
• Approved Resolution MC26-16 supporting Class B classification for Sioux Falls 911 telecommunicators – 4 ayes, City concurred

Board of Commissioners

The commission will hold public hearings and second readings on a rezoning from agricultural to commercial (Rezoning 26-04) and on a text amendment to update zoning fees (Zoning Text Amendment 26-06). They will also consider approving a third amendment to the joint cooperative agreement for county human services and city health, and a motion for the sheriff to apply for grant funding under the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program. Annual presentations from the Second Judicial Circuit Court, Inter Lakes Community Action Program, and the Public Advocate's Office are scheduled, along with a recap of the 2026 legislative session.

• Public hearing and second reading for Rezoning 26-04 from A-1 Agricultural to C Commercial District
• Public hearing and second reading on Zoning Text Amendment 26-06 to update Article 24.00 Fees
• Consider third amendment to Joint Cooperative Agreement for County Human Services/City Health/City Health Center
• Consider motion for Sheriff's Office to apply for grant funding through Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program
• Consent agenda includes bills to be paid totaling $869,263.05

The commission voted 4‑0 to approve Ordinance MC16-187-26, rezoning the west 200 feet of Tract 2 Otterby's Addition from the A‑1 Agricultural District to the C Commercial District. They also approved a zoning fee amendment by striking §24.05(E)(2) and adopting Ordinance MC16-188-26 as amended, both with 4‑aye votes. The agenda and consent agenda were each approved unanimously (4 ayes). The board approved the third amendment to the Joint Cooperative Agreement for County Human Services/City Health Center with a 4‑aye vote.

• Approved agenda (4 ayes)
• Approved consent agenda (4 ayes)
• Approved rezoning Ordinance MC16-187-26 (4 ayes)
• Struck §24.05(E)(2) from proposed ordinance (4 ayes)
• Approved Ordinance MC16-188-26 as amended (4 ayes)
• Approved third amendment to Joint Cooperative Agreement (4 ayes)

Joint Planning Commission with City of Dell Rapids

The Joint Planning Commission will approve the March 23, 2026 meeting minutes and consider a Conditional Use Permit to allow temporary firework sales at 24690 475th Avenue. It will also discuss a zoning text amendment to update Article 23.00 Building Permits in the 2001 Revised Joint Zoning Ordinance. The meeting includes old business and new business items.

• Approval of Minutes – March 23, 2026 (Consent Agenda)
• Conditional Use Permit 26‑13 for temporary firework sales at 24690 475th Avenue, Dell Rapids Township (Consent Agenda)
• Zoning Text Amendment 26‑08 to update Article 23.00 Building Permits in the 2001 Revised Joint Zoning Ordinance (Regular Agenda)
• Old Business (Regular Agenda)
• New Business (Regular Agenda)

The joint planning commission could not proceed because a quorum of the City of Dell Rapids Planning Commission was not present. All agenda items were postponed and will be considered at the May 18, 2026 meeting.

Planning Commission

The Minnehaha County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for industrial warehousing exceeding 20,000 square feet and consider a zoning text amendment to update building permit regulations. The consent agenda includes eight conditional use permits for items such as accessory dwelling units, dog boarding kennels, temporary fireworks sales, and building eligibility transfers. A presentation on data centers is also scheduled under new business.

• Conditional use permit for 24,000 sq ft industrial warehousing at 25728 Cottonwood Avenue (CUP 26-16)
• Zoning text amendment to update Article 23.00 Building Permits (ZTA 26-07)
• Conditional use permit for temporary fireworks sales near East Madison Street and SD Highway 11 (CUP 26-21)
• Conditional use permit for dog boarding kennel at 26140 465th Avenue (CUP 26-19)
• Conditional use permit for accessory dwelling unit at 26564 464th Avenue (CUP 26-15)

The commission approved Conditional Use Permit 26‑19 for a dog boarding kennel, adding tree‑planting requirements and setting a 24‑dog limit. It deferred Conditional Use Permit 26‑16 (industrial warehouse expansion) to the June 29 meeting. The consent agenda items 1, 2, 5, 7 and 8 were adopted, and Zoning Text Amendment 26‑07 was recommended for approval.

• Approved Consent Agenda items 1,2,5,7,8 (4‑0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 26‑15 for an accessory dwelling unit (4‑0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 26‑17 to transfer building eligibility (4‑0)
• Amended Conditional Use Permit 26‑19 to require evergreen trees (4‑0)
• Amended Conditional Use Permit 26‑19 to allow up to 24 dogs (3‑1, Mohrhauser opposed)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 26‑19 with the amended conditions (3‑1, Mohrhauser opposed)
• Deferred Conditional Use Permit 26‑16 to June 29, 2026 (4‑0)
• Recommended approval of Zoning Text Amendment 26‑07 (4‑0)

Joint Planning Commission with City of Sioux Falls

The Minnehaha County and City of Sioux Falls Joint Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting. The main item is a public hearing on Zoning Text Amendment 26-09 to update Article 23.00 (General Provisions) of the Revised Joint Zoning Ordinance. The agenda also includes approval of March 23, 2026 minutes, old business, and new business. The consent agenda is empty.

• Zoning Text Amendment 26-09 to update Article 23.00 General Provisions of the Revised Joint Zoning Ordinance

The commission approved the March 23, 2026 meeting minutes for both the County and the City. The commission unanimously recommended approval of Zoning Text Amendment 26‑09, updating Article 23.00 of the Revised Joint Zoning Ordinance. No other business was considered and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved County minutes from March 23, 2026 (4‑0)
• Approved City minutes from March 23, 2026 (4‑0)
• Recommended approval of Zoning Text Amendment 26‑09 for County (4‑0)
• Recommended approval of Zoning Text Amendment 26‑09 for City (4‑0)
• Adjourned County session (unanimous)
• Adjourned City session (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a denied conditional use permit for a telecommunications tower. The body will also review a Campus Master Plan and consider several highway equipment purchases and election agreements.

• Public hearing on appeal for Telecommunications Tower (Conditional Use Permit 26-12) in Red Rock Township
• Payment of bills totaling $6,282,578.44
• Authorization for Highway Department to purchase metal culverts up to $120,000
• Purchase of a 2026 Bandit Intimidator 15XP Woodchipper for $79,837.50
• First reading of Ordinance Amendment 26-10

The Minnehaha County Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda. They also approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes from the April 7, 2026 meeting and payment of $6,282,578.44 in bills. The consent agenda authorized numerous vendor contracts, such as $1,098.48 for electrical repairs by 1000BULBS.COM and $5,060 for interpreter services by ACTIVE DATA SYSTEMS.

• Approved meeting agenda (5 ayes)
• Approved consent agenda (5 ayes)
• Approved April 7, 2026 minutes (as part of consent)
• Approved payment of $6,282,578.44 in bills (as part of consent)
• Approved $1,098.48 electrical repairs contract with 1000BULBS.COM
• Approved $5,060 interpreter services contract with ACTIVE DATA SYSTEMS
• Approved $2,000 welfare rent payment to 5POINT CAPITAL LLC
• Approved $1,689.60 electronic monitoring contract with ALCOHOL MONITORING S

Board of Equalization

The Minnehaha County Board of Equalization will reconvene to hear appeals from property owners regarding their assessments. The agenda includes a single substantive item: a hearing of appeals led by the Director of Equalization.

• Hearing of appeals – no specific properties or values listed in the agenda

Building Committee

The Building Committee will first approve the minutes from the March 10, 2026 meeting. It will then hear the Facilities Department’s annual presentation delivered by Facilities Director Mark Kriens. No other decisions or actions are listed on the agenda.

• Approve meeting minutes from March 10, 2026
• Facilities Department annual presentation by Mark Kriens

The committee approved the March 10, 2026 meeting minutes with six votes in favor. The meeting was then adjourned at 8:39 a.m. with six votes in favor.

• Approved March 10, 2026 meeting minutes (6 ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:39 a.m. (6 ayes)

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will meet to authorize the Director of Equalization to make various property value adjustments and apply tax exemptions for 2026. The board will also consider adjusting appealed properties to their actual sale value for confirmed arm's length transactions.

• Authorization for Director of Equalization to correct 2026 errors and adjustments
• Assessment freezes for disabled and senior citizens
• Value changes for qualifying Historical Properties
• Exemptions for disabled veterans, surviving spouses, and paraplegics
• Renewable Energy Exemption applications

Board of Commissioners

The Board will approve routine items on the consent agenda, including the March 24 minutes, bill payments of $676,820.65, personnel actions, and an abatement applications memorandum. They will hear a presentation from Lutheran Social Services on a family‑violence project. The Board will consider resolutions and motions such as refinancing the 2017 certificates of participation, authorizing purchases for the jail and sheriff’s office, and accepting grant funding from the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation. They will conduct first readings and authorize public‑hearing notices for several zoning text amendments and a rezoning request scheduled for April 28, 2026.

• Approve the 2026 Minnehaha County Jail Bed Per Diem Contract with Clay County
• Approve Resolution authorizing refinancing of the 2017 Certificates of Participation
• Authorize the Chair to sign a purchase agreement for 15 Biometric Sensor Monitors for the jail (4Sight Labs)
• Authorize the Sheriff's Office to purchase six 2026 Ford F150 Responder vehicles from Lamb Motors
• Authorize the Highway Department to purchase a Landoll 440-48 Equipment Trailer for $79,706.45 under GSA Contract #47QMCA21D000C

The Minnehaha County Commission met at 9:00 a.m. on April 7, 2026. A motion to approve the meeting agenda passed with three ayes. A second motion to approve the consent agenda, which included $676,820.65 in bills to be paid, also passed with three ayes. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (3 ayes)
• Approved consent agenda (3 ayes) – includes $676,820.65 in bills

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider two motions authorizing the Chair to sign Bridge Improvement Grant agreements with the South Dakota Department of Transportation—one for replacing Structure 50‑273‑090 and another for rehabilitating Structure 50‑266‑175. Other agenda items include a campus master‑planning update, a holiday‑pay motion for eligible employees, and annual presentations from the Treasurer, Auditor, and Register of Deeds.

• Authorize Chair to sign Bridge Improvement Grant agreement for replacement of Structure 50‑273‑090
• Authorize Chair to sign Bridge Improvement Grant agreement for rehabilitation of Structure 50‑266‑175
• Campus Master Planning update presentation by Andrew Eitreim, Architecture Incorporated
• Motion to declare four hours of holiday pay for benefits‑eligible employees on April 3, 2026
• Bills to be paid totaling $1,671,145.70 (consent agenda)

The Minnehaha County Board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda covering $1,671,145.70 in bills. It authorized the Chair to sign two Bridge Improvement Grant agreements for a bridge replacement (Structure 50-273-090) and a bridge rehabilitation (Structure 50-266-175). The Board also compromised and released lien DPNO-46902 by paying $10,000.

• Approved meeting agenda (5 ayes)
• Approved consent agenda with $1,671,145.70 bills (5 ayes)
• Authorized Chair to sign Bridge Improvement Grant for replacement of Structure 50-273-090 (5 ayes)
• Authorized Chair to sign Bridge Improvement Grant for rehabilitation of Structure 50-266-175 (5 ayes)
• Compromised and released lien DPNO-46902 with $10,000 payment (5 ayes)

Joint Planning Commission with City of Sioux Falls

The Joint Planning Commission will approve the minutes from the February 23, 2026 meeting. It will consider two zoning text amendments: one to update Article 22.00 fees and another to revise sign regulations in Articles 14.00, 15.00, 17.00, 17A.00, and 24.00. The commission will also hold a public hearing to adopt the Shape Sioux Falls 2050 Comprehensive Plan and address any old or new business.

• Item 1 – Approval of Minutes – February 23, 2026
• Item 2 – Zoning Text Amendment #26-04 to update Article 22.00 Fees
• Item 3 – Zoning Text Amendment #26-05 to update sign regulations in Articles 14.00, 15.00, 17.00, 17A.00 & 24.00
• Item 4 – Public hearing for adoption of the Shape Sioux Falls 2050 Comprehensive Plan

The joint Minnehaha County and City of Sioux Falls Planning Commission unanimously approved the February 23 minutes for both jurisdictions. It also approved Zoning Text Amendments 26‑04 (fees) and 26‑05 (sign regulations) for the county and the city. Finally, the commission recommended the adoption of the Shape Sioux Falls 2050 Comprehensive Plan.

• Approved County minutes from Feb 23, 2026 (6-0)
• Approved City minutes from Feb 23, 2026 (4-0)
• Approved Zoning Text Amendment 26‑04 (fees) for County (6-0)
• Approved Zoning Text Amendment 26‑04 (fees) for City (4-0)
• Approved Zoning Text Amendment 26‑05 (sign regulations) for County (6-0)
• Approved Zoning Text Amendment 26‑05 (sign regulations) for City (4-0)
• Recommended adoption of Shape Sioux Falls 2050 Comprehensive Plan for County (6-0)
• Recommended adoption of Shape Sioux Falls 2050 Comprehensive Plan for City (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will approve the February 23, 2026 meeting minutes and consider several conditional use permits, including an accessory dwelling unit, an expanded accessory building, a telecommunications tower, and an agricultural portable‑building sales operation. The commission will also vote on rezoning land in Otterby’s Addition from the A‑1 Agricultural District to the C Commercial District. A zoning text amendment to update the 1990 Revised Zoning Ordinance fee schedule will be discussed, followed by briefings on upcoming building and zoning permit ordinance amendments.

• Conditional Use Permit #26-10 for an ADU at 26618 481st Avenue (Patricia Hanten)
• Conditional Use Permit #26-11 to increase accessory building space to 4,008 sq ft at 26270 S McHardy Road (Casey & Sarah Delaney)
• Rezoning #26-04 of the W200’ of Tract 2 Otterby’s Addition from A‑1 Agricultural to C Commercial (David Nolz)
• Conditional Use Permit #26-12 for a telecommunications tower near 485th Ave & Aspen Blvd (Buell Consulting, Inc.)
• Zoning Text Amendment #26-06 to update Article 24.00 Fees in the 1990 Revised Zoning Ordinance

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the meeting minutes, an ADU permit, an accessory building permit, and a rezoning. It then denied the request for a telecommunications tower (Permit No. 26‑12) by a 6‑0 vote. The commission approved an agricultural portable‑building sales permit (Permit No. 26‑07) by a 4‑2 vote, updated zoning fee provisions, and authorized public hearings for three ordinance amendments.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, ADU, accessory building, rezoning) (6-0)
• Denied Conditional Use Permit No. 26‑12 (telecommunications tower) (6-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 26‑07 (portable building sales) (4-2)
• Approved Zoning Text Amendment No. 26‑06 (fee updates) (6-0)
• Authorized public hearing for Ordinance Amendments 26‑07, 26‑08, 26‑09 (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Joint Planning Commission with City of Dell Rapids

The Joint Planning Commission will approve the minutes from August 25, 2025. It will then vote on three zoning text amendments to the 2001 Revised Joint Zoning Ordinance: updating fee schedules, adding accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations, and changing transfer of building eligibility rules. The meeting also includes old and new business items.

• Zoning Text Amendment #26-01 – update Article 24.00 Fees
• Zoning Text Amendment #26-02 – add Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations
• Zoning Text Amendment #26-03 – change Transfer of Building Eligibility regulations
• Approval of minutes from August 25, 2025
• Old Business and New Business items

The commission approved the August 25, 2025 meeting minutes for both the county and the city. It then unanimously recommended and approved Zoning Text Amendments No. 26‑01 (fees), No. 26‑02 (accessory dwelling unit regulations), and No. 26‑03 (transfer of building eligibility regulations). The meeting was adjourned after unanimous votes.

• Approved County minutes (August 25, 2025) – 6‑0
• Approved City minutes (August 25, 2025) – 4‑0
• Approved Zoning Text Amendment No. 26‑01 (fees) – County 6‑0, City 4‑0
• Approved Zoning Text Amendment No. 26‑02 (ADU regulations) – County 6‑0, City 4‑0
• Approved Zoning Text Amendment No. 26‑03 (transfer eligibility) – County 6‑0, City 4‑0
• Adjourned County session – 6‑0
• Adjourned City session – 4‑0

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will consider approving routine items, a budget carryover, and the purchase of vehicles and a forklift. The meeting will also include a briefing on financial results and a public hearing on budget supplements.

• Approve bills to be paid: $3,961,687.64
• Authorize purchase of two 2026 Dodge Durango vehicles
• Authorize purchase of a 2026 Toyota forklift for $39,103.80
• Public hearing to consider budget carryover and supplements
• Authorize Chair to sign an addendum to a Sioux Falls construction easement

The board voted 5‑0 to approve the meeting agenda. It then approved the consent agenda, which includes payment of $3,961,687.64 for listed bills. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (5 ayes)
• Approved consent agenda (5 ayes)

Building Committee

The Building Committee will first approve the minutes from the January 13, 2026 meeting. The main discussion will be a Campus Master Plan update presented by Assistant Commission AO Meredith Jarchow. The meeting will also include a brief public comment period before adjourning.

• Approve meeting minutes from January 13, 2026
• Campus Master Plan update presentation
• Public comment opportunity

The committee approved the January 13, 2026 meeting minutes with six votes in favor. Members agreed that Scenario A is the preferred approach for the campus master plan implementation. The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 a.m. with seven votes in favor.

• Approved January 13, 2026 meeting minutes (6 ayes)
• Preferred Scenario A for campus master plan implementation (agreement)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:10 a.m. (7 ayes)

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will review routine consent items, including approval of February meeting minutes and payment of $384,834.65 in bills. Regular business includes a proclamation for St. Patrick's Day, authorizing an owner change order to reduce construction contingency, and a joint elections agreement with Sioux Falls and Lincoln County. The board will also take a second reading of Rezoning #25-02, changing roughly 14.87 acres from the A1 Agriculture District to the C Commercial District. Additional items cover audiovisual equipment for the Juvenile Justice Center and several agency presentations.

• Bills to be Paid $384,834.65
• Authorize Owner Change Order #4 to Reduce Construction Contingency
• Joint Agreement for Combined Elections with City of Sioux Falls and Lincoln County
• Agreement for Audiovisual Equipment and Installation with FORTÉ for Juvenile Justice Center
• 2nd Reading of Rezoning #25-02: ~14.87 acres from A1 Agriculture to C Commercial

The board approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda, each by a roll‑call vote of 4 ayes. It adopted a proclamation declaring March 14, 2026 as St. Patrick’s Day in Minnehaha County (4 ayes). The commissioners authorized a change order to cut the Juvenile Justice Center construction contingency by $502,901 (4 ayes). Additional actions approved were a joint election agreement with Sioux Falls and Lincoln County, an audiovisual equipment contract for the Juvenile Justice Center, and the withdrawal of rezoning #25‑02.

• Approved meeting agenda (4 ayes)
• Approved consent agenda including $384,834.65 in bills (4 ayes)
• Issued St. Patrick’s Day proclamation for March 14, 2026 (4 ayes)
• Authorized Change Order 4 to reduce Juvenile Justice Center construction contingency by $502,901 (4 ayes)
• Approved joint election agreement for City of Sioux Falls, Lincoln County, and Minnehaha County (4 ayes)
• Authorized audiovisual equipment and installation agreement with FORTÉ for Juvenile Justice Center, total $107,316.43 (4 ayes)
• Acknowledged withdrawal of rezoning #25‑02 from A1 Agriculture to C Commercial (4 ayes)
• Authorized auditor to post notice of budget hearing on March 17, 2026 (4 ayes)

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board will consider two rezoning public‑hearing proposals and a bid award for a highway culvert replacement. It will also discuss motions to declare surplus highway equipment for auction and to let the sheriff’s office apply for a Walmart community grant. Additional items include authorizing agreements for behavioral health services and per‑diem contracts with user counties.

• Public hearing and second reading of Rezoning #26-02 to change from A‑1 Agricultural to C Commercial District (Lot 3 Milstead Addition, Wall Lake Township)
• Public hearing and second reading of Rezoning #26-03 to change from A‑1 Agricultural to Ransom Planned Development District (Tract B & C Schreurs’ Addition, Sverdrup Township)
• Consider bid results and award recommendation for Project MC24-07 Highway 114 culvert replacement; authorize signing agreement with Runge Enterprises, Inc.
• Motion to declare Highway Department items as surplus and authorize online auction through Purple Wave, with proceeds to the Highway and Bridge Fund
• Motion to authorize the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office to apply for the Walmart Community Grant Program

The board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included $1,649,435.03 in bills to be paid. Step‑increase salary actions were approved for two county employees and interpreter specialty pay was authorized. The Planning Commission voted 4‑0 to approve Rezoning #26‑03, converting 21.75 acres from agricultural to the Ransom Planned Development District, and the related Ordinance MC16‑186‑20 was adopted. The board also authorized the sheriff’s office to apply for the Walmart Community Grant and approved two Juvenile Detention Center agreements.

• Approved meeting agenda (4 ayes)
• Approved consent agenda with $1,649,435.03 in payments (4 ayes)
• Approved step‑increase for Craig Wittrock, Air Guard Shift Supervisor (effective 3/7/26)
• Approved step‑increase for Renee Voss, Accounting Supervisor (effective 3/1/26)
• Authorized interpreter specialty pay for Kennedy Makoha at $28.07/hr (effective 1/31/26)
• Planning Commission approved Rezoning #26‑03 (21.75 acres) (4 ayes)
• Adopted Ordinance MC16‑186‑20 amending the 1990 Revised Zoning Ordinance (4 ayes)
• Authorized Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office to apply for Walmart Community Grant (4 ayes)

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 approve minutes from the January 26, 2026 meeting.

• Rezoning #26-01: Proposal to change Lot 1 & Lot 2 Sundermann Addition in Benton Township from A-1 Agricultural District to C Commercial District

The commissions approved the January 26, 2026 meeting minutes, with the County vote 5‑0 and the City vote 4‑0. Both the County and City Planning Commissions voted unanimously to defer Rezoning #26-01 to the May 18, 2026 joint meeting. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved County minutes (5-0)
• Approved City minutes (4-0)
• Deferred Rezoning #26-01 to May 18, 2026 (County 5-0)
• Deferred Rezoning #26-01 to May 18, 2026 (City 4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider three consent‑agenda items, including minutes from the January 26, 2026 meeting and two conditional use permits—one for an accessory dwelling unit and one for an electrical substation. On the regular agenda, commissioners will review a conditional use permit for an agricultural‑related portable building sales operation. The meeting will also include briefings and authorizations for public‑hearing notices on several county fee and ordinance amendments.

• Consent agenda: approve minutes from the January 26, 2026 meeting.
• Consent agenda: Conditional Use Permit #26-08 for an accessory dwelling unit at 26446 455th Avenue (petitioner Bennett Stahl).
• Consent agenda: Conditional Use Permit #26-09 for an electrical substation at 48310 266th Street (petitioner East River Electric Power Coop., Inc.).
• Regular agenda: Conditional Use Permit #26-07 for an agricultural related operation (portable building sales) at 45721 252nd Street (petitioner Brian Jones).
• New business: Authorize notices of public hearings for county fee ordinance amendments #26-01, #26-04, #26-06 and for Dell Rapids ADU, Dell Rapids transfer of building eligibility, and Sioux Falls sign regulations amendments.

The commission approved the consent agenda and the January 26, 2026 meeting minutes, each by a 5‑0 vote. It then approved Conditional Use Permit #26-08 for an accessory dwelling unit on 26446 455th Avenue, adding staff‑recommended conditions. No decision was recorded for Conditional Use Permit #26-09 during this meeting.

• Approved consent agenda (items 1‑3) (5‑0)
• Approved minutes from Jan 26, 2026 (5‑0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #26-08 for ADU with conditions (5‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board will consider authorizing the Chair to sign per diem contracts for jail housing with Hutchinson, Moody, and Turner Counties. The meeting also includes approvals for highway reconstruction design agreements, a bridge reinspection program, and the disposal of a surplus vehicle. Routine items such as the consent agenda, reports, and personnel actions will be approved by consent.

• Authorize signing of 2026 jail housing per diem contracts with Hutchinson, Moody, and Turner Counties
• Authorize signing of agreements for final design and construction administration of Highway 103 Reconstruction (Project MC26-03)
• Authorize signing of agreements for final design and construction administration of Highway 105 Reconstruction (Project MC26-04)
• Authorize signing of Bridge Reinspection Program Resolution for use with SDDOT retainer contracts
• Declare a 2008 Chevy Impala surplus and authorize its disposal via online auction

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda by a 4‑aye vote. They then approved the consent agenda, also by a 4‑aye roll‑call vote, which authorizes payment of listed bills totaling $5,201,768.91.

• Approved meeting agenda (4 ayes)
• Approved consent agenda (4 ayes) – authorizes $5,201,768.91 in payments

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review two rezoning requests and a proposal to purchase election supplies exceeding $25,000. The body will also act on routine bills and personnel actions.

• Bills to be paid totaling $473,781.97
• 1st Reading and hearing notice for Rezoning #26-02
• 1st Reading and hearing notice for Rezoning #26-03
• Authorization to purchase election supplies in excess of $25,000
• Approval of 55 abatement applications

The board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included payment of $473,781.97 in bills. They also approved the auditor’s publication of a notice of hearing for rezoning application #26-02 to change an A1 Agricultural District to a C Commercial District. No other motions were recorded.

• Approved meeting agenda (5 ayes)
• Approved consent agenda, including $473,781.97 of bills (5 ayes)
• Authorized auditor to publish notice of hearing for Rezoning #26-02 (5 ayes)
• Approved payment of $473,781.97 in bills via consent agenda (5 ayes)

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will vote on routine agenda items, including approval of the January 20, 2026 meeting minutes and payment of $1,536,097.40 in bills. They will consider motions to authorize the chair to sign the Annual Equitable Sharing Agreement for the DOJ Asset Forfeiture Program and to let the Sheriff's Office apply for the 2026 Homeland Security Grant. A petition to compromise County Aid Lien DPNO 23076 will be reviewed, and a legislative update will be presented.

• Approve payment of $1,536,097.40 in bills (Consent Agenda item 3)
• Authorize Chair to sign Annual Equitable Sharing Agreement and certification form (Regular Business item 7)
• Authorize Sheriff's Office to apply for the 2026 Homeland Security Grant (Regular Business item 8)
• Petition to compromise County Aid Lien DPNO 23076 (Regular Business item 9)
• Legislative update presentation (Regular Business item 10)

The board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, each by a roll‑call vote of 4 ayes. Commissioners voted 4 ayes to authorize the chair to sign the Annual Equitable Sharing Agreement for the DOJ Asset Forfeiture Program. They also voted 4 ayes to let the Sheriff’s Office apply for the 2026 Homeland Security Grant and 4 ayes to release and compromise lien DPNO‑23076 for a $900 payment.

• Approved the agenda (4 ayes)
• Approved the consent agenda (4 ayes)
• Authorized the chair to sign the Annual Equitable Sharing Agreement (4 ayes)
• Authorized the Sheriff's Office to apply for the 2026 Homeland Security Grant (4 ayes)
• Released and compromised lien DPNO‑23076 with payment of $900 (4 ayes)

Planning Commission

The Minnehaha County Planning Commission will review requests for accessory building expansions, an accessory dwelling unit, and building eligibility transfers. The commission will also consider two requests to rezone agricultural land for commercial and planned development use.

• Rezoning #26-02: A-1 Agricultural to C Commercial at County Highway 151 and Park Place
• Rezoning #26-03: A-1 Agricultural to Ransom Planned Development District in Sverdrup Township
• CUP #26-03: Request for 11,549 square feet of accessory building space at 25292 472nd Avenue
• CUP #26-04: Request for 5,335 square feet of accessory building space at 46494 263rd Street
• CUP #26-05: Request for an Attached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) at 252nd Street & 465th Avenue

The Planning Commission elected Bonnie Duffy as Chair and Becky Randall as Vice‑Chair, both unanimously. The consent agenda items 2, 3 and 6 were approved unanimously. The minutes from the November 24, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously. Conditional Use Permit #26-01 for the Heilman property was approved with staff‑recommended conditions, also unanimously.

• Elected Bonnie Duffy as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Becky Randall as Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items 2, 3 & 6 (4‑0)
• Approved minutes from November 24, 2025 (4‑0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #26-01 for Heilman property (4‑0)

Joint Planning Commission with City of Sioux Falls

The joint Planning Commission will consider two items on the consent agenda: approval of the October 27, 2025 meeting minutes and a conditional use permit request to increase accessory building space from 1,600 to 1,680 square feet on a property at 1609 S Shafer Drive. On the regular agenda, commissioners will review a rezoning application to change two parcels from Agricultural (A‑1) to Commercial (C) district near Marion Road on SD Highway 38. The meeting also includes old business, new business, and a briefing on proposed ordinance amendments.

• Consent agenda: approve minutes from Oct 27, 2025
• Consent agenda: Conditional Use Permit #26‑02 to increase accessory building to 1,680 sq ft at 1609 S Shafer Drive
• Regular agenda: Rezoning #26‑01 from A‑1 Agricultural to C Commercial for Lot 1 & Lot 2 Sundermann Addition near Marion Road on SD Highway 38
• Old business discussion
• Briefing on proposed ordinance amendments by County Planning Staff

The joint County and City Planning Commission approved the consent agenda items, including the October 27, 2025 minutes. The commission unanimously approved Conditional Use Permit #26-02, allowing a 1,680‑square‑foot detached accessory building at 1609 S Shafer Drive. The rezoning request #26-01 was deferred to the February 23, 2026 meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:14 p.m.

• County consent agenda (Items 1 & 2) approved – 4 votes in favor, 0 against
• City consent agenda (Items 1 & 2) approved – 4 votes in favor, 0 against
• County approval of October 27, 2025 minutes – 4 votes in favor, 0 against
• City approval of October 27, 2025 minutes – 4 votes in favor, 0 against
• Conditional Use Permit #26-02 approved with conditions – 4 votes in favor, 0 against (County and City)
• Rezoning #26-01 deferred to February 23, 2026 – 4 votes in favor, 0 against (County and City)
• Meeting adjourned – unanimous

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several equipment purchases for the jail and highway department. The meeting includes a consent agenda for bills totaling $4,757,840.93 and a briefing on 4th Quarter 2025 American Rescue Plan expenditures.

• Bills to be paid in the amount of $4,757,840.93
• Purchase of a 2026 Dodge Durango for the jail for $41,672
• Purchase of a 2026 Ford F-550 for the Highway Department for $63,129.00
• Purchase of a JCB 3TS-8T Tracked Skid Loader for $99,260.00
• Electronic security updates for the jail from Accurate Controls Inc. for $21,893.83

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda with a unanimous 4‑aye vote. They then approved the consent agenda, also by a unanimous 4‑aye roll‑call vote, which authorizes payment of $4,757,840.93 for a long list of bills and contracts. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (4 ayes)
• Approved consent agenda (4 ayes) – authorizes $4,757,840.93 in bill payments

Building Committee

The Minnehaha County Building Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive an update on Campus Master Planning from Assistant Commission Administrative Officer Meredith Jarchow.

• Campus Master Planning update

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct annual organizational business, including selecting a Chair and Vice-Chair for 2026. The board will also consider pay rates for election workers and the designation of polling places.

• Payment of bills totaling $2,861,450.47
• Establishment of 2026 salary for Minnehaha County Commissioners
• Resolution to establish rates of pay for election workers and polling location rental rates
• Establishment of 2026 designated polling places
• Appointment of Minnehaha County Coroner for 2026