Minnehaha County public meetings in 2024
29 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will consider approving routine business, including bills to be paid and meeting minutes. The board will also vote on awarding contracts for highway repairs, courthouse improvements, and a structure replacement, and will establish new fees for highway access permits.
- Approve bills to be paid ($2,766,459.78)
- Authorize signing Coliseum Lease Agreement
- Authorize signing Highway Access Permit fee resolution
- Authorize signing Courthouse Improvements agreement with Great Place Construction
- Authorize signing Structure 50-087-120 replacement agreement with Earthworks Enterprises
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding supplement requests for the 2024 annual budget. The meeting includes decisions on inter-fund transfers, general fund balance assignments for public safety, and various 2025 service contracts.
- Public hearing for 2024 Annual Budget supplement requests
- Bills to be paid totaling $6,014,509.21
- Property tax abatements for Senior Citizens Services, Inc. ($9,894.16 and $43,544.02) and Joshua & Carina Floyd ($2,758.80)
- Insurance payment of $19,000 for a surplus Sheriff's Office vehicle
- New fees for Overweight/Oversize Permits
General
The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will meet on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:00 AM for an annual breakfast with state legislators at the Washington Pavilion, 301 S Main Avenue, Sioux Falls. The agenda lists introductions, a discussion of joint legislative priorities, legislator feedback, and an opportunity for public comment. No formal actions or votes are indicated in the agenda.
- Annual Breakfast with Legislators – Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls
- Introductions
- Joint Legislative Priorities discussion
- Legislator Feedback
- Public Comment opportunity
Building Committee
The Building Committee will approve minutes from the November meeting and receive a briefing on a potential ice storage rebate for the Juvenile Justice Center. The committee will also review property insurance information.
- Approve November 12, 2024 meeting minutes
- Briefing on potential ice storage rebate for Juvenile Justice Center
- Property insurance briefing
Board of Commissioners
The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will consider several public hearings, including a rezoning of a property from the A‑1 Agricultural District to the C Commercial District, and declarations of public nuisance for two parcels. They will also review liquor license renewal applications, approve various service agreements, and authorize a dishwasher purchase for the jail. Routine items such as approving minutes, paying bills totaling $7,493,796.67, and personnel actions are included on the consent agenda. Additional briefings on bridge inspections and the 2024 general election will be presented.
- Public hearing and second reading on Rezoning #24-02 from A‑1 Agricultural to C Commercial District
- Public hearing to declare Peterson’s 3rd Addition a public nuisance under SDCL 21‑10‑6
- Public hearing to declare Peterson’s Addition a public nuisance under SDCL 21‑10‑6
- Liquor license renewal application for MJC Holdings LLC d/b/a Chasers Food and Spirits
- Motion to authorize the jail to purchase a dishwasher via Sourcewell Procurement Contract #063022-COK
Board of Commissioners
The Board will act on routine consent‑agenda items, including approval of the November 19 minutes, payment of $1,222,902.55 in bills, and several reports. Commissioners will consider multiple authorizations for the Chair to sign agreements, such as a grant with the State Attorney General’s Office, a lease for the KKLS Radio Tower site, and a right‑of‑way purchase with Edward and Deanna Nolz. The board will review bid results and recommend award of the Project MC23‑06 Structure 50‑180‑134 contract to BX Civil & Construction pending SDDOT concurrence. Additional items include adopting 2025 elected department head salaries, renewing a retail liquor license for Triple J (The Alibi), and signing a decedent transport agreement with Dakota Embalming and Transport, Inc.
- Approve $1,222,902.55 in bills (Consent Agenda item 3)
- Authorize Chair to sign the Office of Violence Against Women Training Technical Assistance Grant Agreement
- Authorize Chair to sign lease for the KKLS Radio Tower site
- Consider bid results and award recommendation for Project MC23-06 Structure 50-180-134 to BX Civil & Construction
- Adopt resolution establishing 2025 elected department head annual salaries
Planning Commission
The Minnehaha County Planning Commission will consider several items, including approval of the October 28, 2024 meeting minutes and three conditional use permits for a private gun club, an agricultural operation, and a building eligibility transfer. The commission will also vote on adopting the Envision 2045 Comprehensive Plan. Additional discussion will cover any old or new business items raised.
- Approval of Minutes – October 28, 2024 (Consent agenda)
- Conditional Use Permit #24-52 for a private gun club on Lots 3 & 4 near 254th Street
- Conditional Use Permit #24-53 for an agricultural related operation at 25718 Kiwanis Avenue
- Conditional Use Permit #24-54 to transfer building eligibility within the Smithback Addition near 261st Street
- Adoption of the Envision 2045 Comprehensive Plan
Joint Planning Commission with City of Sioux Falls
The joint Minnehaha County and City of Sioux Falls Planning Commission will consider three consent agenda items, including approval of the August 26, 2024 minutes and two conditional use permits. One permit (CU #24‑50) would allow a medical cannabis dispensary at 7401 E Arrowhead Parkway. The other permit (CU #24‑51) would allow a public utility pump station near the SD Highway 42 and Ellis Road intersection. After the consent agenda, the commission will address any old or new business items.
- Approval of minutes from August 26, 2024
- Conditional Use Permit #24‑50 for a medical cannabis dispensary at 7401 E Arrowhead Parkway
- Conditional Use Permit #24‑51 for a public utility pump station near SD Highway 42 & Ellis Road
- Old Business (no specific items listed)
- New Business (no specific items listed)
Board of Commissioners
The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will vote on motions to declare a JDC vehicle and Emergency Management items as surplus and dispose of them through online auctions. The Board will also appoint Jacob Maras as interim Highway Superintendent with temporary additional duty pay. Additional items include approving the 2025 liquor and wine license renewal applications and authorizing the Chair to sign the 2025 Rural Ambulance Services Quality Assurance Director agreement. A presentation by the Lifescape Foundation is also scheduled.
- Declare JDC vehicle as surplus and authorize disposal via online auction
- Declare Emergency Management items as surplus and authorize disposal via online auction
- Appoint Jacob Maras as interim Highway Superintendent with temporary additional duty pay
- Approve 2025 liquor and wine license renewal applications
- Authorize Chair to sign 2025 Rural Ambulance Services Quality Assurance Director agreement
Building Committee
The Minnehaha County Building Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive a briefing regarding Campus Facilities Master Planning.
- Briefing on Campus Facilities Master Planning
Board of Commissioners
The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will review a rezoning application to change a portion of the Johnson Tracts from the A1 Agricultural District to the C Commercial District. They will also discuss the Envision 2045 Comprehensive Plan update and consider motions to declare various county equipment and vehicles surplus for disposal by online auction. Additional items include authorizing the chair to sign 2025 law‑enforcement service agreements for eight county communities and approving payment of $3,530,461.88 in bills.
- Rezoning of Johnson Tract (W546.61’ of S356.16’ of Tract 1) from A1 Agricultural to C Commercial
- Motion to authorize Chair to sign 2025 Law Enforcement Services Agreements for eight communities
- Motion to declare Sheriff's Office vehicles surplus and dispose via online auction
- Motion to declare Highway Department equipment surplus and dispose via Purple Wave online auction
- Bills to be paid totaling $3,530,461.88
Board of Commissioners
The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will consider a motion to approve the meeting agenda. Commissioners will vote to certify the results of the November 5, 2024 general election. They will also select precincts and contests for the required post‑election audit under SDCL 12‑17B‑20.
- Motion to approve the agenda
- Motion to certify results of the November 5, 2024 general election
- Selection of precincts and contests for the post‑election audit per SDCL 12‑17B‑20
Planning Commission
The commission will approve routine items on the consent agenda, including meeting minutes. It will decide on several conditional use permits for a garden center, a building eligibility transfer, and a short‑term rental. A rezoning request will move a parcel from the A‑1 Agricultural District to the C Commercial District. The board will also review a prior conditional use permit for a motor‑vehicle sales and repair shop and address old and new business.
- Approve minutes from September 23, 2024 (Consent Agenda Item 1)
- Conditional Use Permit #24-47 for a garden center on 466th Avenue (Item 2)
- Conditional Use Permit #24-48 to transfer building eligibility near 463rd Avenue (Item 3)
- Rezoning #24-02 from A‑1 Agricultural to C Commercial District near 258th Street (Item 4)
- Conditional Use Permit #24-49 for a short‑term rental at 48547 255th Street (Item 5)
Board of Commissioners
The Minnehaha County Board will consider several public nuisance declarations for specific parcels and will vote on a motion to purchase two truck builds and dump bodies for new plow trucks at a cost of $424,804.00. It will also review insurance premium rates, extend a retention bonus program, and discuss budget items including an inter‑fund transfer from the ARPA Fund and a construction change order reducing contingency by $2,302,579. Additional briefings will cover updates to the county safety manual and American Rescue Plan expenditures.
- Public hearing to declare N1/2 of SE1/4 property a public nuisance (SDCL 21‑10‑6)
- Public hearing to declare Tract 2 Peterson’s Addition a public nuisance (SDCL 21‑10‑6)
- Public hearing to declare Lot 1 Tract 3 a public nuisance (SDCL 21‑10‑6)
- Motion to authorize purchase of two truck builds and dump bodies for $424,804.00 via Sourcewell Contract #080818‑HPI
- Motion to authorize Change Order 1 reducing construction contingency by $2,302,579 for the Juvenile Justice Center Project
Board of Commissioners
The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will approve routine consent agenda items, including bills to be paid totaling $4,998,856.96 and veterans' property tax abatements. The board will also consider motions to authorize the sheriff's office to purchase a 2025 Chevy Silverado truck and apply for a Justice Assistance Grant.
- Authorize purchase of 2025 Chevy Silverado truck
- Approve veterans' property tax abatements totaling $5,338.25
- Authorize application for Justice Assistance Grant Program
- Approve amendment to construction agreement with Ulteig Engineers Inc.
- Public hearing on Evermore Estates Addition preliminary plan
Building Committee
The Minnehaha County Building Committee will approve the September 3, 2024 meeting minutes. It will receive an update on the Juvenile Justice Center project and a briefing on the proposed roof replacement for the museum.
- Approve meeting minutes from September 3, 2024
- Update on the Juvenile Justice Center Project
- Briefing on the Proposed Museum Roof Replacement
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding the establishment of speed zones and the 2025-2029 Transportation and Bridge Improvement Plan. The board will also consider approving a five-year transportation plan for Bridge Improvement Grant (BIG) fund requirements.
- Payment of bills totaling $811,969.85
- Public hearing for an ordinance establishing speed zones on the county highway system
- Public hearing for the 2025-2029 Transportation and Bridge Improvement Plan
- Approval of the Five-Year Transportation Plan for BIG fund requirements
- Proposed amendments to Section 15.14 (Parking) of the Employee Handbook
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider adopting the final FY2025 budget and approve over $8 million in bills. The meeting includes public hearings on a rezoning request in the Town of Lyons and the establishment of highway speed zones.
- Adoption of the Final FY2025 Budget
- Payment of bills totaling $8,065,636.71
- Purchase of two Tandem Axle Trucks for $266,042
- Authorization of up to $100,000 for culvert slip-lining
- Rezoning Request #24-01 from R-1 Residential to C Commercial in the Town of Lyons
Planning Commission
The Minnehaha County Planning Commission will consider approving four conditional use permits and a preliminary subdivision plan during its regular meeting. The body will also receive a presentation on updates to the 2035 Envision Comprehensive Plan.
- Approval of minutes from August 26, 2024
- Conditional Use Permit #24-43 for 4,060 sq ft accessory building
- Conditional Use Permit #24-44 for building eligibility transfer
- Conditional Use Permit #24-45 for building eligibility transfer
- Preliminary Subdivision Plan #24-01 for Evermore Estates Addition
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will receive a briefing on the FY2025 final budget. The meeting includes several authorizations for bridge and highway projects and a report on a 2020 election ballot discrepancy.
- Bills to be paid in the amount of $1,239,470.92
- Purchase of culverts for $60,000 from Union County’s ADS 2024 Culvert Bid
- Invoice for Election Systems & Software LLC for $32,465.97
- Change order for Hwy 149 Reconstruction (MC17-10) with Runge Enterprises
- Proposal from Safe Haven Defense, LLC for courthouse interior and exterior windows
Building Committee
The Minnehaha County Building Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive an overview of Facilities Department projects from Director Mark Kriens.
- Facilities Department Projects Overview
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will conduct a budget hearing for fiscal year 2025. The body is also considering a rezoning request in the Town of Lyons and approving routine county payments.
- FY2025 Budget Hearing
- First reading of rezoning Lot 2 Hatle Addition in the Town of Lyons from R-1 Residential to C Commercial
- Payment of bills totaling $1,189,574.48
- Property tax abatement applications for multiple parcels
- Request to display fireworks at Tri Valley School on September 13, 2024
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review proposals for constructing new radio towers near Hartford and Baltic. They are also considering transfer agreements with the City of Sioux Falls for existing towers in those areas.
- Payment of bills totaling $883,903.83
- Purchase agreement with DMI, Inc. for a side dump trailer
- Transfer agreement with City of Sioux Falls for the Hartford Radio Tower
- Transfer agreement with City of Sioux Falls for the West Baltic Radio Tower
- Proposals from Sabre Industries to construct radio towers near Hartford and Baltic
Board of Commissioners
The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will hold a joint meeting with the Sioux Falls City Council to review budget requests from the Siouxland Heritage Museum, Metro Communications, and Siouxland Libraries.
- Joint Budget Hearing: Siouxland Heritage Museum
- Joint Budget Hearing: Metro Communications
- Joint Budget Hearing: Siouxland Libraries
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider three conditional use permits and a rezoning request. Items on the consent agenda include approval of minutes and the permits for a storage unit expansion, a gas station expansion, and new building eligibilities. The regular agenda includes a rezoning from residential to commercial at 327 1st Street and a presentation on updates to the 2035 Envision Comprehensive Plan.
- Conditional Use Permit #24-38 to expand the storage unit facility at 1205 E Hemlock Boulevard
- Conditional Use Permit #24-40 to expand the existing gas station at 47155 250th Street
- Conditional Use Permit #24-41 to allow three building eligibilities near Dell Rapids
- Rezonning #24-01 to change 327 1st Street from R-1 Residential to C Commercial District
- Presentation on updates to the 2035 Envision Comprehensive Plan
Joint Planning Commission with City of Sioux Falls
The Joint Minnehaha County and City of Sioux Falls Planning Commission will meet to review a request to exceed standard accessory building size limits. The meeting also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Conditional Use Permit #24-42 to allow 2,056 square feet of accessory building space at 5401 N Castle Drive
Board of Commissioners
The Minnehaha County Board will consider and adopt Ordinance MC 66-24, which amends the licensing rules for medical cannabis dispensaries. It will also hear an appeal of a conditional use permit for a manufactured home and hold public hearings to declare three properties public nuisances. Additional motions include funding a hydrologic study for the Town of Sherman, renewing the Fusion Center lease with First Dakota National Bank, and updating commission procedural rules.
- Adopt Ordinance MC 66-24 amending MC 60-21 on medical cannabis dispensary licensing
- Consider appeal of Conditional Use Permit #24-35 for a manufactured home on Tract 7 Lot 3 & 4 Voigts Subdivision
- Public hearing to declare Tract 12 McCroskey Tracts (Section 10‑T102N‑R49W) a public nuisance
- Motion to approve funding for a hydrologic and hydraulic study for the Town of Sherman
- Motion to renew the Fusion Center lease agreement with First Dakota National Bank
Board of Commissioners
The Minnehaha County Board will vote on a STOP‑P grant funds agreement from the South Dakota State Department of Public Safety, Victims’ Services. It will also conduct a first reading of a medical cannabis dispensary licensing ordinance and set a second‑reading date. Several equipment purchases and service contracts for the Highway Department and County services are also on the agenda.
- Motion to accept and authorize the STOP‑P Grant Funds Agreement (Item 8)
- First reading and scheduling of a medical cannabis dispensary ordinance amendment (Item 10)
- Purchase of Services Agreement with State of South Dakota DSS HSC (Item 11)
- Highway Department purchase of a Crafco SS250 and two routers via Minnesota State Contract #228767 (Item 12)
- Agreement with Wellington Township for corrugated metal pipe for flood‑damaged culverts (Item 13)
Board of Commissioners
The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will consider a provisional budget for fiscal year 2025, authorize hiring nine new positions, and sign agreements for transitional housing and meal services. The meeting will also include a discussion on a Home Rule Charter.
- Authorize hiring nine new positions in FY25 provisional budget
- Sign agreement with Southeastern Behavioral Healthcare for transitional housing
- Sign Summit Food Services contract for JDC meal services
- Discussion to consider a Home Rule Charter
- Approve bills to be paid totaling $5,831,876.70