Minnehaha County public meetings in 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will meet to review bills and license renewals. The board is deciding on a lease agreement for the Coliseum and the purchase of equipment for the Highway Department.

• Purchase of two truck builds for 2025 plow trucks for $325,422.00
• Payment of bills totaling $669,361.99
• Coliseum Lease Agreement with Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota
• Medical Cannabis Dispensary License renewal application
• 2026 Liquor and Wine License renewal application

Building Committee

The Minnehaha County Building Committee will approve the meeting minutes from October 7, 2025. It will then receive an update on the campus master planning project from Assistant Commission Administrative Officer Meredith Jarchow. The meeting includes a public comment period before adjournment.

• Approve meeting minutes from October 7, 2025
• Campus Master Planning Update presented by Meredith Jarchow

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will consider a series of motions authorizing the chair to sign various contracts, lease agreements, and amendments related to highways, museums, and prison housing. Items include a purchase agreement with Service Trucks International for a highway sign truck service body costing $229,021.21, extensions of six rural ambulance licenses, and lease agreements for the Old Courthouse Museum with two local societies. The board will also hold a public hearing on supplement budget requests for the 2025 annual budget and consider motions to allocate grant and donation funds, use personnel budget savings, and set 2026 department head salaries. Additional agenda items cover bridge preservation fund submissions, utility right‑of‑way certificates, and the declaration of a surplus sheriff’s vehicle with a $30,325 insurance payment.

• Purchase Agreement with Service Trucks International for a highway sign truck service body, $229,021.21 (Motion 14)
• Motion to extend six rural ambulance licenses (Motion 9)
• Lease agreements for Old Courthouse Museum with Sioux Valley Genealogical Society and Minnehaha County Historical Society (Motions 11 & 12)
• Public Hearing to consider supplement budget requests to the 2025 Annual Budget (Motion 22)
• Motions to submit BIG Preservation and Replacement Funds for bridge projects (40% for one bridge, 20% for two bridges) (Motions 15 & 16)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider approving over $8.4 million in payments and several board appointments. The meeting includes authorizations for 2026 animal control and coroner contracts, as well as a notice for a December 16 budget hearing.

• Bills to be paid totaling $8,482,790.32
• Notice of Budget Hearing on December 16, 2025, for 2025 budget supplement requests
• 2026 Animal Control Services Agreement
• 2026 Coroner and Medical Examiner Contract
• Appointments to the Planning Commission, Public Defender Advisory Board, and Housing and Redevelopment Commission

The commission approved the meeting agenda and a consent agenda covering $8,482,790.32 in bills. It approved a step‑increase wage for Douglas Roderick and hired Wade Warntjes as a Senior Deputy Public Defender. The board appointed Aspen Thorstenson to the Housing and Redevelopment Commission, Craig Johnson to the Public Defender Advisory Board, four members to the Siouxland Heritage Museum Board, and two members to the Planning Commission. It also authorized the chair to sign the 2026 Animal Control Services Agreement with the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society.

• Approved meeting agenda (4 ayes)
• Approved consent agenda covering $8,482,790.32 in bills (4 ayes)
• Approved personnel step‑increase for Douglas Roderick and hiring of Wade Warntjes (no vote recorded)
• Appointed Aspen Thorstenson to Housing and Redevelopment Commission (4 ayes)
• Appointed Craig Johnson to Public Defender Advisory Board (4 ayes)
• Appointed John Nordlie, Thomas Benz, Lindsey Peterson, and Deanna Parker to Siouxland Heritage Museum Board (4 ayes)
• Appointed Bonnie Duffy and Mike Ralston to Planning Commission (4 ayes)
• Authorized signing of 2026 Animal Control Services Agreement (4 ayes)

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board will hold a public hearing to consider a liquor license renewal application for MJC Holdings LLC d/b/a Chasers Food & Spirits following a compliance check violation. The Board will also consider a resolution to update the building permit valuation and fee schedule. Several motions will authorize the Chair to sign agreements related to highway reconstruction, drainage easements, and emergency management fund transfers. Routine consent agenda items, including approval of minutes and payment of $2,552,857.51 in bills, will be processed.

• Public Hearing: Liquor License Renewal for MJC Holdings LLC d/b/a Chasers Food & Spirits
• Motion to Adopt Resolution updating Building Permit Valuation/Fee Schedule
• Motion to Authorize Chair to Sign Joint Powers Agreement for reconstruction of County Highway 149 at Lake County Border
• Motion to Authorize Chair to Sign Permanent Easement with LJH Land, LLP for State Project P-PT 0011(145)183-PCN 05V6
• Motion to Authorize Annual Emergency Management Inter-Fund Transfer

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda covering $2,552,857.51 in bills. They unanimously approved a liquor license renewal for MJC Holdings LLC d/b/a Chasers Food and Spirits. They also adopted Resolution MC25-33 establishing a building permit valuation and fee schedule effective Jan. 1, 2026. Several personnel step increases and a new variable‑hour attorney were approved.

• Approved meeting agenda (3 ayes)
• Approved consent agenda (3 ayes) covering $2,552,857.51 in bills
• Approved liquor license renewal for MJC Holdings LLC d/b/a Chasers Food and Spirits (3 ayes)
• Adopted Resolution MC25-33 establishing building permit valuation/fee schedule effective Jan 1 2026 (3 ayes)
• Approved step increase for Jessie Nesseim, Curator of Collections, Museum (effective 10/19/25)
• Approved step increase for Anna Kirchenwitz, Victim Witness Assistant (effective 11/7/25)
• Approved step increase for Magda Lorena Tamayo Zuluga, Senior Deputy State's Attorney (effective 11/28/25)
• Approved hiring of Tara Palmiotto as variable‑hour attorney (effective 10/25/25)

Planning Commission

The Minnehaha County Planning Commission will approve the October 27, 2025 meeting minutes and consider two conditional use permits: one for a Class One Major Home Occupation hair salon at 25662 481st Avenue, and another to exceed accessory building space to 3,810 square feet at 25639 Sherdean Trail. The meeting will also address old business, the Shape Sioux Falls 2050 Comprehensive Plan update, and an annual review of open meeting laws.

• Approval of Minutes – October 27, 2025
• Conditional Use Permit #25-68 for a hair salon at 25662 481st Avenue
• Conditional Use Permit #25-69 to increase accessory building space to 3,810 sq ft at 25639 Sherdean Trail
• Shape Sioux Falls 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update presentation
• Annual Review of Open Meeting Laws by the State’s Attorney Office

The commission approved the consent agenda, which included the October 27, 2025 minutes and two conditional use permits. The minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting were adopted unanimously. Conditional Use Permit #25-68 for a Class One Major Home Occupation (hair salon) at 25662 481st Avenue was approved with staff‑recommended conditions, also unanimously. No decision was recorded for Conditional Use Permit #25-69.

• Approved consent agenda (Items 1‑3) – 4 votes in favor, 0 against
• Approved October 27, 2025 meeting minutes – 4 votes in favor, 0 against
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #25-68 for hair salon at 25662 481st Avenue – 4 votes in favor, 0 against
• Conditional Use Permit #25-69 – no decision recorded in the minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will consider routine items, including the approval of meeting minutes and bills to be paid totaling $5,946,684.30. The board will also discuss proposed budget supplements, a draft resolution for 2026 department head salaries, and authorize the chair to sign agreements for highway reconstruction and civil actions.

• Approve meeting minutes and bills to be paid ($5,946,684.30)
• Authorize use of personnel savings for non-personnel expenses
• Authorize chair to sign Joint Powers Agreement for Highway 130 reconstruction
• Consider bid results for Structure 50-237-120 replacement
• Discuss draft resolution for 2026 elected department head salaries

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda by a 5‑aye vote. They then approved the consent agenda, also by roll‑call unanimous vote, which authorizes payment of $5,946,684.30 for the listed expenses.

• Approve meeting agenda (5 ayes)
• Approve consent agenda (5 ayes) – authorizes $5,946,684.30 in payments

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider routine consent items, including payment of $1,535,506.47 in bills and veteran tax abatement applications. A public hearing will be held on the renewal of Red Rock Bar & Grill's liquor license after a compliance violation. The Commissioners will also discuss motions to sign law‑enforcement service agreements, a joint powers agreement for County Highway 149 reconstruction, and a rezoning request.

• Approve $1,535,506.47 in bills (Consent Agenda)
• Abatement applications for veteran‑exempt property taxes on multiple parcels
• Public hearing on Red Rock Bar & Grill liquor license renewal
• Authorize Chair to sign 2026 law enforcement services agreements for eight communities
• Authorize Joint Powers Agreement with SD Dept. of Transportation for reconstruction of County Highway 149 at Lake County border

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda by unanimous roll‑call votes. They approved the renewal of the liquor license for Red Rock Bar & Grill with a 5‑aye vote. They also approved the 2026 liquor and wine license renewal applications for a list of businesses. The board authorized the auditor to publish a notice of hearing for a retail on‑sale liquor license renewal.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5 ayes)
• Approved the consent agenda (5 ayes)
• Approved Red Rock Bar & Grill liquor license renewal (5 ayes)
• Approved 2026 liquor and wine license renewals for listed businesses (no vote tally recorded)
• Authorized auditor to publish notice of hearing for retail on‑sale liquor license renewal (no vote tally recorded)

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will consider motions to sign a security protection agreement with the South Dakota Department of the Military and approve new policies for departmental petty cash accounts. The meeting also includes routine approvals for bills, personnel actions, and cemetery board reports.

• Authorize signing Joint Security Protection Agreement with South Dakota Department of the Military
• Approve Policies and Procedures for Petty Cash Accounts
• Approve Bills to be Paid totaling $1,070,859.24
• Approve Abatement Applications for Veterans Exempt Property Taxes
• Notice of Public Hearing for City of Hartford Tax Increment Finance District #3

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda, each by a 5‑aye vote. They authorized the chair to sign a Joint Security Protection Agreement with the South Dakota Department of the Military for $1,421,200. They also approved a zoning‑related termination of a Pictometry contract and a new six‑year master services agreement for $71,331.67 annually, and adopted a petty‑cash resolution and accompanying policies, all by unanimous 5‑aye votes.

• Approved agenda (5 ayes)
• Approved consent agenda (5 ayes)
• Authorized signing of Joint Security Protection Agreement for $1,421,200 (5 ayes)
• Authorized signing of Second Amendment to terminate Pictometry International contract (5 ayes)
• Authorized signing of new Master Services Agreement with Eagleview for $71,331.67 annually for six years (5 ayes)
• Approved Resolution MC25-29 establishing departmental petty‑cash limits of $2,000 and Treasurer limit of $11,300, repealing past resolutions (5 ayes)
• Approved Petty Cash Policies and Procedures (5 ayes)
• Entered executive session at 9:45 a.m. (5 ayes)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several conditional use permits, including requests for a production distillery and motor vehicle sales. The body will also review an existing permit for a motor vehicle sales and repair shop.

• CUP #25-60: Request for 2,520 square feet of accessory building space at 25747 475th Avenue
• CUP #25-64: Request for a Short-Term Rental at 26539 E Shore Place
• CUP #25-66: Request for Motor Vehicle Sales, Display & Service at 48526 268th Street Unit #16
• CUP #25-65: Request for a Production Distillery approximately 4 miles south of Humboldt
• Review of CUP #23-55: Motor Vehicle Sales & Repair Shop at 48132 Highway 42

The commission approved the consent agenda items and the September 22, 2025 meeting minutes, each by a 6‑0 vote. It then approved Conditional Use Permit #25-60, allowing a 2,520‑square‑foot detached accessory building with staff‑recommended conditions, also by a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda items 1, 2, & 4 (6‑0)
• Approved September 22, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #25-60 for a 2,520‑sq‑ft accessory building with conditions (6‑0)

Joint Planning Commission with City of Sioux Falls

The Joint Minnehaha County and City of Sioux Falls Planning Commission will consider two conditional use permits. The body will discuss a request for a bed and breakfast and the transfer of building eligibilities in Mapleton Township.

• Conditional Use Permit #25-61 for a Bed & Breakfast Establishment at 47644 Slip Up Creek Road
• Conditional Use Permit #25-63 to transfer seven building eligibilities within Mapleton Township

The commission unanimously approved the consent agenda for both the County (6‑0) and the City (5‑0). It also unanimously approved the July 28, 2025 meeting minutes for both the County (6‑0) and the City (5‑0). Finally, the commission approved Conditional Use Permit #25‑63 with staff‑recommended conditions, again unanimously for the County (6‑0) and the City (5‑0). No public comments were made.

• Approved County consent agenda (6‑0)
• Approved City consent agenda (5‑0)
• Approved County July 28, 2025 minutes (6‑0)
• Approved City July 28, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #25‑63 for County (6‑0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #25‑63 for City (5‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners holds its monthly informal Lunch Club. Commissioners and local officials will introduce themselves, hear a presentation by County Sheriff Mike Milstead, and then open the floor for public comment.

• Presentation by Minnehaha County Sheriff Mike Milstead

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review requests to purchase two Mack chassis and a Chevy Equinox. The body is also considering 2026 health and dental insurance premiums and reviewing American Rescue Plan expenditures.

• Purchase of two Mack GR66FR 6X6 Chassis for $212,261.00 each
• Purchase of a 2026 Chevy Equinox for $27,671
• Approval of bills to be paid totaling $6,101,480.31
• Approval of 2026 Health and Dental Insurance Premiums
• Tax abatement applications for Parcel-92115 totaling $3,494.25

The Minnehaha County Commission met on October 21, 2025. Commissioners approved the meeting agenda by a 5‑aye vote. They also approved the consent agenda, which includes $6,101,480.31 in bills from the October 7 meeting, by a 5‑aye vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (5 ayes)
• Approved consent agenda with $6,101,480.31 in payments (5 ayes)

Building Committee

The Minnehaha County Building Committee will meet to receive an update on the Campus Master Planning Project. The committee will also discuss swapping the office suites of the Public Advocate and the Planning Office.

• Update on Campus Master Planning Project
• Discussion on swapping Public Advocate and Planning Office suites

The Building Committee approved the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes with eight votes in favor. A proposal to exchange the Public Advocate and Planning Office suites was discussed, and the committee authorized department heads and their liaisons to validate, reject, or modify the exchange by October 31. The meeting was adjourned at 8:48 a.m. with eight votes in favor.

• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (8 ayes)
• Authorized department heads to evaluate office‑suite exchange proposal by Oct 31
• Adjourned meeting at 8:48 a.m. (8 ayes)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will vote on several motions, including approving the Five-Year Transportation Plan and signing the required certification for BIG Fund compliance. Other actions include authorizing a shell space addition to the Juvenile Justice Center Phase 2, approving agreements with the City of Sioux Falls for the Minnesota Avenue Improvements project, and declaring juvenile detention center property surplus. Routine consent‑agenda items such as approving September meeting minutes and paying $1,360,752.61 in bills will also be considered.

• Approve Bills to be Paid totaling $1,360,752.61 (Consent agenda)
• Approve the Five-Year Transportation Plan and certify BIG Fund requirements
• Authorize the Commission Administrative Officer to sign Owner Change Order #3 for a shell space addition to Phase 2 of the Juvenile Justice Center Project
• Authorize agreements with the City of Sioux Falls for property conveyance and temporary construction easements as part of the Minnesota Avenue Improvements Project
• Declare various Juvenile Detention Center property as surplus and authorize its disposition

The Minnehaha County Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda. They also unanimously approved the consent agenda, which authorizes payment of $1,360,752.51 for various bills and contracts listed in the minutes.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0) – includes $1,360,752.51 in bills and contracts

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will hold an informal 'Lunch Club' meeting to share information with local public officials. The agenda includes a presentation by the County Public Defender and an opportunity for public comment.

• Informal 'Lunch Club' gathering of local officials
• Presentation by Minnehaha County Public Defender Traci Smith
• Opportunity for public comment
• Meeting materials available 24 hours prior at County Commission office
• Meeting held at County Administration Building, 415 N. Dakota Ave.

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider several actions, including adopting the FY2026 budget, approving a $50,126 purchase of a 2026 Ford F‑150 for the Highway Department, and a zoning amendment to rezone about 14.87 acres from agriculture to commercial. It will also hold public hearings on declaring two properties as public nuisances, authorize disposal of surplus highway items, approve furniture for the Juvenile Justice Center, and sign a joint powers agreement with Sioux Falls for library legal research.

• Adopt the Final FY2026 Budget for Minnehaha County
• Authorize purchase of a 2026 Ford F‑150 for $50,126.00 for the Highway Department
• Public hearing and 2nd reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendment rezoning ~14.87 acres from A1 Agriculture to C Commercial
• Public hearings to declare two properties as public nuisances under SDCL 21-10-6
• Authorize purchase of office and education furniture for the Juvenile Justice Center

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda with a unanimous 5‑aye vote. They then approved the consent agenda, also unanimously, which authorizes payment of $3,056,144.02 for a list of contracts and services. The approved items include bills for maintenance, equipment, supplies, and various county services.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda covering $3,056,144.02 in bills (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several conditional use permits, including requests for accessory dwelling units and building eligibility transfers. The regular agenda features a request to allow a kennel in Split Rock Township.

• CUP #25-51: Electrical Substation in Lyons Township (East River Electric Power Coop., Inc.)
• CUP #25-53: Accessory Dwelling Unit at 25146 470th Avenue
• CUP #25-56: Accessory Dwelling Unit at 2303 E Redwood Boulevard
• CUP #25-57: Request for 5,600 square feet of accessory building space at 48647 260th Street
• CUP #25-54: Kennel at 26375 S McHardy Road

The commission unanimously (4‑0) approved the August 25, 2025 meeting minutes. A consent agenda covering several items was also approved unanimously (4‑0). The commission approved Conditional Use Permit #25‑53, allowing an accessory dwelling unit on 25146 470th Avenue, with staff‑recommended conditions.

• Approved August 25, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items 1,3,4,5,6,7,8 (4‑0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #25‑53 for ADU at 25146 470th Avenue (4‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will consider routine items, approve bills totaling $4.68 million, and discuss the FY2026 final budget. The board will also authorize the disposal of sheriff's vehicles and sign agreements for a bridge replacement and STOP-P grant funds.

• Approve bills to be paid ($4,682,768.41)
• Authorize disposal of Sheriff's Office vehicles
• Authorize signing STOP-P Grant Agreement
• Authorize signing bridge replacement agreement
• FY2026 Final Budget Briefing

The board approved the meeting agenda with a unanimous 4‑0 vote. It then approved the consent agenda, also by a unanimous 4‑0 vote, which includes $4,682,768.41 in bills to be paid. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Authorized $4,682,768.41 in payments via consent agenda

Building Committee

The Minnehaha County Building Committee will approve the minutes from its June 3, 2025 meeting. It will also receive a briefing on the Minnesota Avenue Phase II project agreements presented by Commission Administrative Officer Tom Greco. No other actions are listed.

• Approve minutes from June 3, 2025 meeting
• Briefing on Minnesota Ave. Phase II project agreements

The committee approved the June 3, 2025 meeting minutes with eight votes in favor. A briefing on the Minnesota Ave Phase II project was presented by City of Sioux Falls representatives. The committee then adjourned the meeting at 8:26 a.m. with eight votes in favor.

• Approved June 3, 2025 meeting minutes (8 ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:26 a.m. (8 ayes)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a hearing for the FY2026 budget. The body will also consider approvals for a vehicle purchase, a rezoning request, and an emergency management agreement.

• FY2026 Budget Hearing
• Purchase of a Freightliner M2 106 Chassis for $102,865.00
• First reading of Rezoning #25-02
• Bills to be paid totaling $2,808,338.31
• 2026 LEMPG Sub-Recipient Agreement with South Dakota Office of Emergency Management

The board approved its agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It presented the FY 2026 budget but took no vote. Commissioners voted 5‑0 to authorize the LEMPG sub‑recipient agreement and also 5‑0 to approve the purchase of a Freightliner M2 chassis for $102,865. A temporary approval was given for two juvenile correctional officers to exceed the payroll budget.

• Approve agenda (5 ayes)
• Approve consent agenda (5 ayes)
• Authorize LEMPG Sub‑Recipient Agreement (5 ayes)
• Authorize purchase of Freightliner M2 chassis for $102,865 (5 ayes)
• Temporarily approve two Juvenile Correctional Officers above payroll budget (approved)
• Approve Special Event Beverage License C & B 25‑04 for Sept 13 2025 (approved)

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will consider two motions to authorize the Chair to sign 2025 sub‑recipient agreements with the South Dakota Department of Social Services for medication‑assisted treatment and competency restoration services in the county jail. They will also vote on a change to the county’s investment policy and adopt a records management program. Routine items on the consent agenda, including payment of $2,531,445.11 in bills and several disinterment permit notices, will be approved.

• Approve payment of $2,531,445.11 in bills (Consent Agenda item 3)
• Approve minutes for August 19, 2025 (Consent Agenda item 2)
• Authorize Chair to sign 2025 sub‑recipient agreement for medication‑assisted treatment in the county jail (Regular Business item 7)
• Authorize Chair to sign 2025 sub‑recipient agreement for in‑jail competency restoration services (Regular Business item 8)
• Approve changes to the Investment Policy (Regular Business item 9)

The commissioners amended the agenda to add a fireworks permit request and then approved the amended agenda. The consent agenda was approved by roll‑call vote. The board also approved a permit for Epic Sky Displays to launch fireworks at Huset's Speedway on August 31, 2025.

• Amended agenda to add fireworks permit request (5 ayes)
• Approved the amended agenda (5 ayes)
• Approved the consent agenda (5 ayes)
• Approved fireworks display permit for Epic Sky Displays at Huset's Speedway on Aug 31 2025 (5 ayes)
• Promoted Aaron Wohlwend to Project Engineer, Highway Department (effective 8/26/25)
• Approved multiple new hires for Juvenile Detention Center, Museum, and Public Defender’s Office
• Implemented step‑increase salary changes for several county employees
• Authorized interpreter specialty pay for Catherine Fetter, Jail correctional officer

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners and Sioux Falls City Council are holding a joint meeting. The body will conduct budget hearings for three local organizations.

• Budget hearing for Siouxland Libraries
• Budget hearing for Siouxland Heritage Museum
• Budget hearing for Metro Communications

The commission approved its agenda and the joint budget hearing for Siouxland Libraries. It concurred with the city's amendment to increase the Siouxland Libraries budget by $270,000. The 2026 budgets for Siouxland Libraries, Siouxland Heritage Museum, and Metro Communications were each approved. The meeting was adjourned at 5:56 p.m.

• Approved agenda (5 ayes)
• Approved Joint Budget Hearing for Siouxland Libraries (vote not recorded)
• Concurred with City amendment to Siouxland Libraries budget, increasing $270,000 (5 ayes)
• Approved 2026 Siouxland Libraries Budget as amended (5 ayes)
• Approved 2026 Siouxland Heritage Museum Budget (5 ayes)
• Approved 2026 Metro Communications Budget (5 ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:56 p.m. (5 ayes)

Planning Commission

The commission will vote on a rezoning request to change an A‑1 Agricultural District parcel to a C Commercial District near the 475th Avenue and 254th Street intersection. Several conditional use permits for accessory structures and building eligibility transfers will also be considered on the consent agenda. The meeting includes standard items such as approval of minutes and public comment periods.

• Consent agenda approval of minutes from July 28, 2025
• Conditional use permit #25-44 to increase accessory building space to 3,600 sq ft at 26122 S Robin Drive
• Conditional use permit #25-45 for an accessory dwelling unit at 45490 252nd Street
• Conditional use permit #25-48 to transfer building eligibility at 47690 258th Street
• Rezon​ing #25-02 to change land from A‑1 Agricultural to C Commercial near 475th Ave & 254th St

The commission approved the consent agenda and the July 28, 2025 meeting minutes, each by a 4‑0 vote. It also approved Conditional Use Permit #25-45, allowing an existing farmstead to serve as an accessory dwelling unit on 45490 252nd Street, with staff‑recommended conditions. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (Items 1,3,4,5,6,7,8) – 4-0
• Approved July 28, 2025 meeting minutes – 4-0
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #25-45 for ADU at 45490 252nd Street – 4-0

Joint Planning Commission with City of Dell Rapids

The Joint Planning Commission will first approve the minutes from the June 23, 2025 meeting. It will then consider Conditional Use Permit #25‑47, which would allow Divit LLC to operate a contractor’s shop and storage yard at 24660 475th Avenue. The commission will also address any old business items and introduce new business before adjourning.

• Approval of minutes – June 23, 2025
• Conditional Use Permit #25-47 for a contractor’s shop & storage yard at 24660 475th Avenue (Petitioner: Divit LLC)
• Discussion of old business items
• Discussion of new business items

The commission approved the consent agenda items and the June 23, 2025 minutes for both the County and the City. The Joint Planning Commission then approved Conditional Use Permit #25-47 for Divit LLC’s contractor shop and storage yard, adding an amended condition that bans parking and loading in the public right‑of‑way. All motions passed with unanimous 4‑0 votes.

• County consent agenda approved (4‑0)
• City consent agenda approved (4‑0)
• County minutes (June 23, 2025) approved (4‑0)
• City minutes (June 23, 2025) approved (4‑0)
• County Conditional Use Permit #25-47 approved with amended condition three (4‑0)
• City Conditional Use Permit #25-47 approved with amended condition three (4‑0)

Board of Adjustment

The Minnehaha County Board of Adjustment will meet to review a request to reduce a front yard setback. The board will also approve minutes from the July 22, 2024 meeting.

• Variance #25-01: Request to reduce front yard setback from 50 feet to 20 feet for a new detached accessory building at 46202 West Shore Place

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved the July 22, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously. It denied Variance #25-01, which sought to reduce the front yard setback from 50 feet to 20 feet at 46202 West Shore Place, with a 5‑0 vote. The board then adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved July 22, 2024 minutes (4-0)
• Denied Variance #25-01 to reduce front yard setback (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will consider several motions, including approval of the AFSCME Highway Union contract. It will also authorize a grant application for courthouse security improvements and sign a change order for a stormwater retention system at the Juvenile Justice Center. Additional items include health and dental insurance premium holiday scheduling and revisions to federal contract compliance policies.

• Consider the AFSCME Highway Union contract (Item 17)
• Authorize submission of a UJS Courthouse Security Grant application (Item 18)
• Sign Owner Change Order #2 for Stormtech underground water retention system at the Juvenile Justice Center (Item 19)
• Approve motion to schedule 2025 health and dental insurance premium holidays (Item 14)
• Approve policy revisions for Federal Contract Compliance (Item 15)

The board voted 4‑0 to approve the meeting agenda. It then approved the consent agenda, which includes the August 5 minutes and $6,265,725.71 in bills and vendor payments. All items on the consent agenda were adopted by a unanimous roll‑call vote.

• Approved agenda (4 ayes)
• Approved consent agenda (4 ayes)

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board will approve routine items on the consent agenda, including July meeting minutes and a $6,685,647.15 bill payment. Commissioners will receive briefings on federal contract compliance and on a compensation and benefits study. The board will hold a second reading on Ordinance MC 69-25, which defines residency requirements for the County Housing and Redevelopment Commission.

• Approve July 22, 2025 Commission meeting minutes
• Pay bills totaling $6,685,647.15
• Briefing on policy changes for federal contract compliance (Human Resources Director Carey Deaver)
• Briefing on proposed changes to the County’s compensation and benefits study (Human Resources Director Carey Deaver)
• Second reading to consider adoption of Ordinance MC 69-25 defining residency requirements for the Housing and Redevelopment Commission

The commissioners amended the agenda to add Item 10, authorizing the Chair to sign the Summit Foods meal‑contract amendment. The amended agenda was then approved. Finally, the consent agenda was approved, authorizing payment of $6,685,647.15 for listed bills.

• Approved amendment to add Item 10 authorizing Chair to sign Summit Foods meal‑contract amendment (5 ayes)
• Approved the agenda as amended (5 ayes)
• Approved the consent agenda, authorizing payment of $6,685,647.15 in listed bills (5 ayes)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will first approve the minutes from the June 23, 2025 meeting. It will then review several conditional use permits, including building eligibility transfers, an accessory dwelling unit, a short‑term rental, and a proposal to expand a rock extraction quarry in Brandon Township. The session will close with old and new business items.

• Approve Minutes – June 23, 2025 (consent agenda)
• Conditional Use Permit #25-38 to transfer building eligibility in Wall Lake Township (approx. 1 mile east of Wall Lake, along 266th Street)
• Conditional Use Permit #25-39 to allow an Accessory Dwelling Unit at 26375 S McHardy Road
• Conditional Use Permit #25-41 to allow a Short‑Term Rental at 46592 268th Street
• Conditional Use Permit #25-43 to amend CUP #20-38 and expand the Rock Extraction Quarry approx. 1.5 miles north of Brandon

The Planning Commission approved the consent agenda and the June 23, 2025 meeting minutes, each by a 5‑0 vote. It also approved Conditional Use Permit #25‑38 to transfer building eligibility on a Wall Lake property, with two staff‑recommended conditions, by a 5‑0 vote. The commission approved Conditional Use Permit #25‑39 to allow an accessory dwelling unit on 26375 S McHardy Road, also with conditions, by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda (Items 1‑4) (5‑0)
• Approved June 23, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #25‑38 with conditions (5‑0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #25‑39 with conditions (5‑0)

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 in Mapleton Township. The body will review requests for expanded accessory building space and amendments to a rubble dump operation.

• CUP #25-40: Request to exceed 1,600 square feet of accessory building space (requesting 3,760 square feet) at 6324 N Cliff Avenue
• CUP #25-42: Request to amend CUP #19-33 for a Rubble Dump (Tree Grinding Operation) at 25898 476th Avenue

The joint Planning Commission unanimously approved the consent agenda for both the County (5‑0) and the City (4‑0). It also unanimously approved the May 19, 2025 meeting minutes for both the County (5‑0) and the City (4‑0). Finally, the Commission unanimously approved Conditional Use Permit #25-40, allowing a 3,760‑sq‑ft accessory building at 6324 N Cliff Avenue, with staff‑recommended conditions.

• Approved County consent agenda (5‑0)
• Approved City consent agenda (4‑0)
• Approved County minutes from May 19, 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved City minutes from May 19, 2025 (4‑0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #25-40 for County (5‑0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #25-40 for City (4‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners will consider several resolutions, including setting legal load limits on structures, amending the 2025‑2029 Bridge Improvement Plan, and authorizing a 20% cost‑share from BIG PE funds for three bridges. A briefing on second‑quarter American Rescue Plan spending and a motion to set a hearing date for a housing commission residency ordinance will also be discussed.

• Resolution to adopt legal load limits on 16 structures
• Resolution to amend Minnehaha County’s 2025‑2029 Bridge Improvement Plan
• Resolution authorizing submission of BIG PE funds with 20% cost participation for three bridges
• Briefing on 2nd quarter 2025 American Rescue Plan expenditures
• First reading of ordinance to set residency requirements for the County Housing and Redevelopment Commission

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, each by a unanimous 5‑aye vote. They also adopted Resolution MC25‑17, which sets new legal weight limits on 16 county bridges, replacing all previous limits. The resolution passed with a unanimous 5‑aye vote.

• Approved agenda (5 ayes)
• Approved consent agenda (5 ayes)
• Adopted Resolution MC25‑17 setting bridge weight limits (5 ayes)

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will discuss the FY 2026 budget and a $1,500,000 Opt Out Resolution. It will also consider a lease with Performance Properties, LLC for additional public defender office space, a balancing change order with BX Civil and Construction for a highway structure reconstruction, and the disposal of a museum van via online auction. A public hearing on a retail malt‑beverage and farm‑wine license will be held.

• Approve $1,500,000 Opt Out Resolution (Item 14)
• Consider lease agreement with Performance Properties, LLC for additional public defender office space (Item 10)
• Authorize signing of balancing change order with BX Civil and Construction for MC23-06 Structure reconstruction (Item 11)
• Declare Museum's 2005 Chrysler Town and Country Van, Asset #0687, surplus for online auction (Item 12)
• Public hearing on 2025‑2026 Retail (On‑Off Sale) Malt Beverage and SD Farm Wine License for Fruit of the Coop (Item 9)

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda with a 5‑aye vote. They also approved the consent agenda by roll‑call vote of 5 ayes, which includes $2,939,241.01 in bills to be paid. No other actions were taken.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5 ayes)
• Approved the consent agenda (5 ayes), covering $2,939,241.01 in bills

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding beverage licenses for the Greenawalt Family Foundation. The board is also reviewing a contract for the Minnehaha County Deputies Association and payment of $1,277,580.61 in bills.

• Public hearing for Rock the Country event liquor and wine licenses (July 18-19, 2025)
• Bills to be paid totaling $1,277,580.61
• Contract with Lutheran Social Services for JDC Evening Report Services
• Request to display fireworks at W.H. Lyons Fairgrounds on July 4, 2025
• Resolution to declare certain mobile home distress warrants for unpaid property tax as uncollectable

The Minnehaha County Board approved its agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It also approved special event malt, wine, and liquor licenses for the Greenawalt Family Foundation event, authorized a contract with Lutheran Social Services for evening report services, and adopted Resolution MC25-15 to declare six mobile home distress warrants uncollectible. Additionally, the board confirmed several employee promotions and step‑increase actions.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5 ayes)
• Approved the consent agenda, including June 24 minutes and $1,277,580.61 in bills (5 ayes)
• Approved Special Event Malt, Wine, and Liquor Licenses for the Rock the Country event (5 ayes)
• Authorized the Chair to sign a contract with Lutheran Social Services for Evening Report Center services (5 ayes)
• Adopted Resolution MC25-15 to declare six mobile home distress warrants uncollectible (5 ayes)
• Promoted Matthew Bullis to Sergeant, Sheriff's Office (effective 7/5/25)
• Granted step increases to nine county employees (effective dates as listed)
• Recorded employee anniversaries for July 2025 (no vote required)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider a motion to approve the meeting agenda. Commissioners will review the FY 2026 budget, including outside agency, personnel, highway, and vehicle requests, as well as a budget forecast and guidance. The public will have an opportunity for comment. The meeting may start later than 10 a.m.

• Review of FY 2026 outside agency budget requests
• Review of FY 2026 personnel budget requests
• Review of FY 2026 highway budget
• Review of FY 2026 vehicle budget requests
• Discussion of FY 2026 budget forecast and opt‑out options

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board will consider several contracts, including a renewal of the indigent defense services agreement with UJS for fiscal year 2025‑26 and a new campus master plan contract with Architecture Incorporated. A briefing on a partnership with Flock Safety will be presented by the Sheriff’s Office. Routine items such as approving minutes, paying $2,483,456.42 in bills, and veteran‑exempt property tax abatements are on the consent agenda.

• Renew and authorize the Public Defender to sign a FY 2025‑26 contract with UJS for indigent defense services
• Approve and authorize the Chair to sign a contract with Architecture Incorporated for a Campus Master Plan
• Authorize the Chair to sign Amendment 1 to the Architecture Incorporated contract for Juvenile Justice Center services
• Sheriff’s Office briefing on partnership with Flock Safety for real‑time crime response
• Bills to be paid totaling $2,483,456.42

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. It also approved a $58,604 renewal contract for Indigent Defense Services, a contract for a Campus Master Plan with Architecture Incorporated, and a $99,900 amendment for Juvenile Justice Center architectural services. New hires and step‑increase personnel actions were recorded on the agenda.

• Approved agenda (4 ayes)
• Approved consent agenda (4 ayes)
• Approved $58,604 Indigent Defense Services renewal contract (4 ayes)
• Approved Campus Master Plan contract with Architecture Inc. (4 ayes)
• Approved $99,900 amendment to Juvenile Justice Center architectural services contract (4 ayes)
• Recorded new hires and correctional officer step increases (no vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will first consider a motion to approve the meeting agenda. It will then present the FY 2026 budget, covering an overview, county finances, the recommended budget, financing options, personnel, vehicle and agency requests, and commission guidance. An opportunity for public comment will follow before adjournment.

• Consider motion to approve agenda
• FY 2026 budget overview
• Presentation of county finances
• Recommended FY 2026 budget
• Public comment period

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners and Sioux Falls City Council are meeting to consider three appeals regarding decisions made by the Joint Planning Commission. The discussions focus on building eligibility and short-term rental permits in Mapleton Township.

• Appeal of denied Conditional Use Permit #25-10 to transfer building eligibility in Lacey’s 2nd Addition
• Appeal of approved Conditional Use Permit #25-27 for a short-term rental in Mapleton Township
• Appeal of denied Conditional Use Permit #25-30 for a short-term rental at 47644 Slip Up Creek Road

The board approved its agenda. They voted to withdraw Conditional Use Permit #25-10 for a building‑eligibility transfer in Mapleton Township. They upheld the Joint Planning Commission’s approval of Conditional Use Permit #25-27, allowing a short‑term rental on Tract 2A Nelson’s Tracts. They also upheld the commission’s denial of Conditional Use Permit #25-30, rejecting a short‑term rental on Tract 3 Andy’s Acres.

• Approved meeting agenda (4 ayes)
• Withdrawn Conditional Use Permit #25-10 (4 ayes)
• Upheld approval of Conditional Use Permit #25-27 for short‑term rental (4 ayes)
• Upheld denial of Conditional Use Permit #25-30 for short‑term rental (3 ayes, 1 nay)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:12 p.m. (4 ayes)

Planning Commission

The Minnehaha County Planning Commission will approve the May 19, 2025 meeting minutes. It will then consider five conditional use permits on the consent agenda, each requesting transfers of building eligibility or increased accessory building space in various townships near Hartford, Dell Rapids, and Colton. After the consent items, the commission will address old business and new business before adjourning.

• Conditional Use Permit #25-31: transfer one building eligibility from the NE¼ NE¼ to the SE¼ NE¼ within Section 30 T102‑R50W Benton Township, about 1 mile east of Hartford.
• Conditional Use Permit #25-33: transfer two building eligibilities from the SW¼ NE¼ & SE¼ NE¼ to the NW¼ within Section 20 T102‑R51W Hartford Township, about 1 mile west of Hartford.
• Conditional Use Permit #25-34: request to exceed 3,600 sq ft of accessory building space, seeking 8,000 sq ft on Tract 2 Fowlds Addition NW¼ Section 25 T103N‑R49W Sverdrup Township, located at 47715 254th Street.
• Conditional Use Permit #25-35: transfer one building eligibility from the NE¼ SW¼ within the E½ SW¼ to the W½ SW¼ in Section 20 T104N‑R50W Burk Township, about 2½ miles east of Colton.
• Conditional Use Permit #25-37: make two building eligibilities available on Tract 2 Jensen Addition SW¼ and Tract 3 R. Merry Addition SW¼ in Section 7 T104N‑R48W Logan Township, about 2½ miles east of Dell Rapids.

The commission approved the consent agenda, which included the May 19 minutes and two conditional use permits, by a unanimous 5‑0 vote. Conditional Use Permit #25‑31 to transfer one building eligibility in Benton Township was approved with staff‑recommended conditions. Conditional Use Permit #25‑33 to transfer two building eligibilities in Hartford Township was also approved with conditions. All motions received five votes in favor and zero against.

• Consent agenda (Items 1‑6) approved, 5-0
• Minutes from May 19, 2025 approved, 5-0
• Conditional Use Permit #25-31 approved with conditions, 5-0
• Conditional Use Permit #25-33 approved with conditions, 5-0

Joint Planning Commission with City of Dell Rapids

The Joint Minnehaha County and City of Dell Rapids Planning Commission will first approve the minutes from the April 28, 2025 meeting. It will then consider Conditional Use Permit #25-36, which would allow quartzite processing, stockpiling, and loadout at 47555 Jasper Street. The commission will also receive a briefing on Conditional Use Permit #25-02 for outdoor industrial storage. Public comment is limited to five minutes per person per agenda item.

• Approve minutes – April 28, 2025
• Conditional Use Permit #25-36 for quartzite processing, stockpiling & loadout at 47555 Jasper St (Petitioner: L.G. Everist, Inc.)
• Briefing on Conditional Use Permit #25-02 for outdoor industrial storage
• Public input on non‑agenda items (five‑minute limit per person)

The joint commission approved the April 28, 2025 minutes for the County (5‑0) and the City (4‑0). Staff presented a report and recommendation to approve Conditional Use Permit #25‑36 for L.G. Everist’s quarry processing expansion. Public testimony was heard, but the minutes do not record a vote or final decision on the permit.

• Approved County minutes from April 28, 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved City minutes from April 28, 2025 (4‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing and second reading of an amendment to the Wheel Tax ordinance. It will also consider authorizing a joint powers agreement with the City of Sioux Falls for microsurfacing and mill‑and‑overlay projects, and approve tariff impact fee changes for two Freightliner trucks. Additional items include amending the jail food‑service partnership, and appointing and hiring a new Register of Deeds.

• Public hearing and second reading of Wheel Tax ordinance amendment (Ordinance MC19-91)
• Authorize Chair to sign Joint Powers Agreement with Sioux Falls for MC25-04 microsurfacing and MC25-05 mill & overlay
• Approve tariff impact fee price changes on two Freightliner trucks and sign updated Bill of Sale
• Amend Summit Food Service Partnership Agreement (Amendment No 4) for jail meal service
• Appoint and hire Alicia Luther as Register of Deeds (effective 7/7/2025 and 6/18/2025)

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners met at 9:00 a.m. on June 17, 2025. Commissioners approved the meeting agenda unanimously (4 ayes). They also approved the consent agenda by roll‑call vote (4 ayes), which included the June 3, 2025 meeting minutes and payment of $5,097,232.68 for various county expenses.

• Approve meeting agenda (4 ayes)
• Approve consent agenda, including June 3 minutes and $5,097,232.68 in bills (4 ayes)

Building Committee

The Minnehaha County Building Committee will formally approve the meeting minutes from May 6, 2025. It will then hear a budget update for the FY26 Building Fund presented by the Facilities Director. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approve the Meeting Minutes from May 6, 2025
• FY26 Building Fund Budget Update – presentation by Mark Kriens, Facilities Director

The committee voted to approve the minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting, with eight votes in favor. The committee then voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:52 a.m., also with eight votes in favor. No other actions were taken.

• Approved May 6, 2025 meeting minutes (8 ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:52 a.m. (8 ayes)

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board will vote on routine items, including approval of May 27 meeting minutes and payment of $2,569,293.49 in bills. It will also consider an inter‑fund transfer of the opioid settlement fund and shift budget authority. Additional actions include signing a bridge‑replacement design agreement with IMEG Consultants, adopting new employee classifications and pay rates, and addressing a lien compromise petition.

• Approve bills to be paid totaling $2,569,293.49
• Authorize opioid settlement fund inter‑fund transfer and budget authority change
• Sign agreement with IMEG Consultants Corp. for design and construction administration of Project MC24-05 bridge replacement
• Adopt new position classifications and pay matrix effective September 27, 2025
• Consider petition for compromise of lien DPNO 57936

The commissioners approved moving $514,917.54 from the General Fund to the Opioid Settlement Fund and shifting $300,000 of budget authority to that fund (5 ayes). They also authorized the chair to sign a bridge‑replacement agreement with IMEG Consultants Corp. for up to $94,895.83 (5 ayes). A new non‑union employee classification and pay matrix effective September 27, 2025 was adopted (5 ayes), and a lien (DPNO‑57936) was compromised for a $5,000 payment (5 ayes).

• Approved agenda (5 ayes)
• Approved consent agenda (5 ayes)
• Authorized $514,917.54 transfer to Opioid Settlement Fund and $300,000 authority move (5 ayes)
• Authorized signing of bridge‑replacement agreement up to $94,895.83 (5 ayes)
• Adopted new position classification and pay matrix effective 9/27/2025 (5 ayes)
• Approved lien compromise DPNO‑57936 with $5,000 payment (5 ayes)
• Entered executive session at 9:44 a.m. (5 ayes)
• Adjourned meeting until June 17, 2025 (5 ayes)

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners held a monthly informal "Lunch Club" meeting. Commissioners and local officials discussed the upcoming budget season, property taxes, and recent property tax reforms. No formal decisions or votes were recorded during this session.

• Discussion on the upcoming budget season, property taxes, and recent property tax reforms

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hear annual presentations from the Public Defender and Public Advocate offices. The body will also consider authorizing a civil action and renewing beverage and wine licenses.

• Payment of bills totaling $2,697,797.75
• Request to display fireworks at Blue Haven Barn, 46954 268th Street, on June 14, 2025
• Resolution authorizing the commencement of a civil action
• Services agreements between Minnehaha County, Sioux Falls Housing, and South Dakota Urban Indian Health
• 2025-2026 Malt Beverage & SD Farm Wine License Renewal Applications

The commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. They then adopted Resolution MC25-12, authorizing the county to commence a civil action to obtain a court order for access to the nuisance property at 26345 463rd Avenue, Hartford. The resolution passed by roll call vote of 5 ayes.

• Approved meeting agenda (5 ayes)
• Approved consent agenda (5 ayes roll vote)
• Approved Resolution MC25-12 authorizing civil action (5 ayes roll call)

Special Board of Commission

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will vote on a motion to approve the agenda for this meeting. After the public portion, the board will enter an executive session to discuss matters covered under SDCL 1-25-2 (1). No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Motion to approve agenda
• Executive session on SDCL 1-25-2 (1)

The commission voted unanimously to approve the meeting agenda, to enter an executive session under SDCL 1-25-2(1), and to adjourn the meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Entered executive session (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve routine items, including bills to be paid totaling $4,934,144.29, and will discuss a proposed wheel tax ordinance, the 2025-2026 budget, and highway rehabilitation projects.

• Approve bills to be paid: $4,934,144.29
• First reading of ordinance to impose a wheel tax
• Award contract for Hwy 146 Culvert Rehabilitation
• Consider 2025-2026 Malt Beverage & Wine License Renewals
• Briefing on FY 2026 County Budget Cycle

The board voted to approve the regular agenda with five affirmative votes. It also approved the consent agenda, receiving four affirmative votes while Commissioner Beninga abstained. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (5 ayes)
• Approved consent agenda (4 ayes, 1 abstain)

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners and Dell Rapids City Council are holding a joint meeting. The body will hold a public hearing regarding a temporary use permit for an asphalt plant.

• Public hearing for Temporary Use Permit #25-03 for a temporary asphalt plant

The commission approved the meeting agenda by a roll‑call vote of five ayes. The board approved Temporary Use Permit #25-03 for a temporary asphalt plant, removing condition #10 that required a low odor additive, also by a roll‑call vote of five ayes. The meeting was adjourned at 9:22 a.m. by a roll‑call vote of five ayes.

• Approved meeting agenda (5 ayes)
• Approved Temporary Use Permit #25-03, removing condition #10 (5 ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:22 a.m. (5 ayes)

Planning Commission

The Minnehaha County Planning Commission will consider several requests for conditional use permits. These include requests to exceed building size limits, allow outdoor commercial storage, and establish a home occupation business.

• CUP #25-24: Request for 15,700 sq ft commercial building area and outdoor storage on 258th Street (Mapleton Township)
• CUP #25-26: Request to transfer one building eligibility in Lyons Township
• CUP #25-28: Request for 18,960 sq ft of accessory building space at 47084 257th Street (Benton Township)
• CUP #25-29: Request for a Class One Major Home Occupation (Bridge & Culvert Business) at 26740 455th Avenue (Wellington Township)

The commission unanimously approved the consent agenda (6‑0) and the April 28, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0). It also unanimously approved Conditional Use Permit #25-24, allowing a 15,700‑sq‑ft commercial building and outdoor storage with staff‑recommended conditions (6‑0). No public comments were made.

• Approved consent agenda (Items 1‑5) – unanimous 6‑0
• Approved April 28, 2025 meeting minutes – unanimous 6‑0
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #25-24 for 15,700‑sq‑ft commercial building with conditions – unanimous 6‑0

Joint Planning Commission with City of Sioux Falls

The Joint Minnehaha County and City of Sioux Falls Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes and consider three conditional use permits for short-term rentals and one for an oversized accessory building. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 19, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

• Approval of April 28, 2025, minutes
• Conditional Use Permit #25-25 for 3,040 sq ft accessory building at 6324 N Cliff Avenue
• Conditional Use Permit #25-27 for short-term rental at 25952 476th Avenue
• Conditional Use Permit #25-30 for short-term rental at 47644 Slip Up Creek Road
• Public comment on non-agenda items

The commission unanimously approved the consent agenda items for both the County and the City. The April 28, 2025 meeting minutes were also approved unanimously. Conditional Use Permit #25-25 for a larger accessory building on 6324 N Cliff Avenue was approved with staff‑recommended conditions.

• Approved consent agenda items 1 & 2 (County) (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 1 & 2 (City) (4-0)
• Approved April 28, 2025 minutes (County) (5-0)
• Approved April 28, 2025 minutes (City) (4-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #25-25 for accessory building (County) (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #25-25 for accessory building (City) (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The May 13 Board of Commissioners agenda consists of a series of driving tours and site visits across several towns. Participants will view development projects such as River Park, a new hockey arena, housing, parks, industrial sites, and a firetruck manufacturer. No formal resolutions, contracts, or ordinance actions are listed on the agenda.

• Brandon Driving Tour: River Park Development, Aspen Park, new Hockey Arena, Chestnut Ridge, Brandon I‑90 Plaza
• Palisades State Park: drive‑through of new entrance and group photo
• Garretson Driving Tour: historic downtown and Legendary Devil’s Gulch
• Crooks Driving Tour: new housing, Veterans Memorial Park, Crooks Daycare, Crooks Industrial Park; lunch at Winter Green Acres
• Salem Driving Tour: Salem Industrial Park, Colonial Estates Housing Development, Salem Ball Fields, new Community Center; beverages at The Brewery

Building Committee

The Building Committee will consider a proposal to add unfinished shell space to the Juvenile Justice Center Project Phase II. The committee will also receive a presentation on the condition assessment of the Fairgrounds EXPO Building.

• Proposal to add unfinished shell space to Juvenile Justice Center Project Phase II
• Fairgrounds EXPO Building Condition Assessment presentation

The committee approved the April 1, 2025 meeting minutes by a roll‑call vote of six ayes. After an update on the Juvenile Justice Center Phase II project, the committee reached consensus to proceed with adding the proposed unfinished shell space. The committee then adjourned the meeting at 8:51 a.m. by a roll‑call vote of seven ayes.

• Approved April 1, 2025 meeting minutes (6 ayes)
• Agreed to proceed with shell space addition to Juvenile Justice Center Phase II (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:51 a.m. (7 ayes)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing on a special event malt beverage and on‑sale wine retailer license for the Siouxland Renaissance Association at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds on June 7‑8, 2025. It will consider a motion to approve or deny the 2025‑2026 malt beverage and South Dakota farm wine license renewal applications. The Board will also consider authorizing the Highway Department to purchase up to $130,000 of metal culverts from Beadle County’s bid. Additional items include a grant application to the Walmart Community Grant Program and a purchase agreement for two large ballot boxes.

• Public hearing on special event malt beverage and on‑sale wine retailer license for Siouxland Renaissance Association at W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds (June 7‑8, 2025)
• Motion to approve or deny 2025‑2026 malt beverage & SD farm wine license renewal applications
• Motion to authorize Highway Department to purchase up to $130,000 of metal culverts from Beadle County’s bid
• Motion to authorize the Sheriff’s Office to apply for the Walmart Community Grant Program
• Purchase agreement between City of Crooks and Minnehaha County for sale of two large ballot boxes

The Minnehaha County Board approved the meeting agenda with a 3‑aye vote. It then approved the consent agenda, which includes payment of $2,636,916.71 for a detailed list of vendor invoices, also by a 3‑aye vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (3 ayes)
• Approved consent agenda and $2,636,916.71 in vendor payments (3 ayes)

Planning Commission

The Minnehaha County Planning Commission will consider several requests for conditional use permits, primarily regarding building size exceptions and agricultural operations. The commission will also approve the minutes from the March 24, 2025 meeting.

• CUP #25-16: Request for 12,760 sq ft commercial building at 25782 472nd Avenue
• CUP #25-18: Request for 8,080 sq ft accessory building at 2208 N Indian Hills Trail
• CUP #25-19: Request for agricultural lime storage and shipping at 24944 482nd Avenue
• CUP #25-20: Request to transfer building eligibility in Edison Township
• CUP #25-21 and #25-22: Requests to exceed accessory building space limits

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the consent agenda items 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 8. It also unanimously approved the March 24, 2025 meeting minutes. The commission unanimously approved Conditional Use Permit #25-16 for CNR Properties to construct a 12,760‑square‑foot warehouse with staff‑recommended conditions. No decision was recorded for Conditional Use Permit #25-18.

• Approved consent agenda (items 1,2,3,5,6,7,8) (6-0)
• Approved March 24, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #25-16 for 12,760 sf warehouse (6-0)
• Item 4 moved to regular agenda
• No decision recorded on Conditional Use Permit #25-18

Joint Planning Commission with City of Sioux Falls

The Joint Minnehaha County and City of Sioux Falls Planning Commission will meet on April 28, 2025 to approve the March 24 meeting minutes. The commission will consider Conditional Use Permit #25-17, which proposes transferring fifteen building eligibility rights from multiple sections of Wayne Township to Tract 1 Gaddis Addition at 26449 467th Avenue. The agenda also includes discussion of old business, new business, and provides time for public comments limited to five minutes per item.

• Approval of Minutes – March 24, 2025
• Conditional Use Permit #25-17 to transfer fifteen building eligibilities at 26449 467th Avenue (Petitioner: Crusher Investments Company)
• Old Business discussion
• New Business discussion
• Public comment limited to five minutes per person per agenda item

The joint commission unanimously approved the March 24, 2025 meeting minutes for both the County and the City. It also approved Conditional Use Permit #25-17, allowing the transfer of fifteen building eligibilities with staff‑recommended conditions. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous motions.

• Approved March 24, 2025 minutes (County) – 6 votes in favor, 0 against
• Approved March 24, 2025 minutes (City) – 4 votes in favor, 0 against
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #25-17 with conditions (County) – 6 votes in favor, 0 against
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #25-17 with conditions (City) – 4 votes in favor, 0 against
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously (County)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously (City)

General

The Joint Minnehaha County & City of Dell Rapids Planning Commission will approve minutes from the June 26, 2023 and January 27, 2025 meetings. It will consider Temporary Use Permit #25-03 to allow a temporary asphalt plant at 201 S Quarry Road. The commission will also address any old and new business items.

• Approval of Minutes – June 26, 2023
• Approval of Minutes – January 27, 2025
• Temporary Use Permit #25-03 for a temporary asphalt plant at 201 S Quarry Road
• Old Business
• New Business

The County Planning Commission approved the June 26, 2023 minutes with a 6‑0 vote and the City Planning Commission approved the same minutes with a 3‑0 vote. The commissions also approved the January 27, 2025 minutes, County 6‑0 and City 3‑0. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved June 26, 2023 County minutes – 6-0 vote
• Approved June 26, 2023 City minutes – 3-0 vote
• Approved Jan 27, 2025 County minutes – 6-0 vote
• Approved Jan 27, 2025 City minutes – 3-0 vote

General

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for an informal information-sharing session with local public officials. The agenda includes a presentation on the Juvenile Justice Center.

• Juvenile Justice Center presentation by JDC Director Jamie Gravett

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings on two zoning text amendments regarding accessory dwelling units and building eligibility. The board is also considering several infrastructure agreements and a software purchase for the Public Defender's Office.

• Public hearing on Zoning Text Amendment #25-06 to add Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations
• Public hearing on Zoning Text Amendment #25-07 regarding Transfer of Building Eligibility Regulations
• Payment of bills totaling $3,607,314.76
• Purchase of JusticeText Inc. case management software for $28,000
• Agreement with Civil Design Inc. for construction administration of bridge replacement project MC20-13

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners met on April 22, 2025 and approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, each by a roll‑call vote of four ayes. The consent agenda included payment of $3,607,314.76 in various bills. The board also approved Ordinance MC16-183-25, amending the 1990 Revised Zoning Ordinance to add accessory dwelling unit regulations, by a roll‑call vote of four ayes.

• Approved meeting agenda (4 ayes)
• Approved consent agenda covering $3,607,314.76 in bills (4 ayes)
• Approved Ordinance MC16-183-25 adding ADU regulations (4 ayes)

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners, meeting jointly with the Sioux Falls City Council, will consider an appeal of a Joint Planning Commission decision that denied Conditional Use Permit #25-10 for a building eligibility transfer. The board will also hold a public hearing and second reading on Zoning Text Amendment #25-04 to add accessory dwelling unit regulations to the revised joint zoning ordinance. A third item is a public hearing and second reading on Zoning Text Amendment #25-05 to change the transfer of building eligibility regulations in the same ordinance.

• Appeal of denied Conditional Use Permit #25-10 to transfer building eligibility from Lots 2 & 3 Lacey’s 2nd Addition N½ to Lot B of Lacey’s Tract 2 N½ N½, Mapleton Township (Section 35 T102N‑R49W)
• Public hearing and second reading of Zoning Text Amendment #25-04 to add accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations to the Revised Joint Zoning Ordinance
• Public hearing and second reading of Zoning Text Amendment #25-05 to change transfer of building eligibility regulations in the Revised Joint Zoning Ordinance

The board approved its agenda and deferred a zoning appeal to June 24, 2025. It also approved two ordinance amendments: one adding accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations and another modifying building‑eligibility requirements. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (3 ayes)
• Deferred appeal of Conditional Use Permit #25-10 to June 24, 2025 (3 ayes)
• Approved Ordinance MC30-53-25 adding ADU regulations (3 ayes)
• Approved Ordinance MC30-54-25 changing building eligibility requirements (3 ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:24 p.m. (3 ayes)

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will consider a motion to reconvene as a County Board of Equalization and a motion to approve the agenda. A hearing of appeals will be conducted by Director of Equalization Chis Lilla. No other matters are listed on the agenda.

• Consider a Motion to Re-convene as a County Board of Equalization
• Consider a Motion to Approve the Agenda
• Hearing of Appeals presented by Director Chis Lilla

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several agreements with the Sioux Empire Fair Association and the Urban Institute. The body is also deciding on a county-wide burn ban and the purchase of portable traffic signals.

• Public hearing for 13 special event on-sale liquor licenses for Red Rock Bar & Grill, Inc. at Huset's Speedway
• Resolution for a burn ban in Minnehaha County
• Purchase of 4 Horizon Signal SQ2 Portable Traffic Signals for $49,902.90
• Agreement with South Dakota Urban Indian Health for outreach services in the amount of $65,000
• Payment of bills totaling $4,947,423.41

The Minnehaha County Board approved the meeting agenda and then approved the consent agenda. The consent agenda included the April 1, 2025 meeting minutes and payment of $4,947,423.41 to a list of vendors. Both motions passed unanimously with four ayes. No other actions were taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (4 ayes)
• Approved consent agenda (4 ayes)
• Approved April 1, 2025 meeting minutes (included in consent agenda)
• Approved $4,947,423.41 in vendor payments (included in consent agenda)

Board of Equalization

The Minnehaha County Board of Equalization will consider a motion to re‑convene as a County Board of Equalization and a motion to approve the meeting agenda. The board will also hold a hearing of appeals presented by Director of Equalization Chis Lilla. An opportunity for public comment is provided before adjournment.

• Motion to re‑convene as a County Board of Equalization
• Motion to approve the agenda
• Hearing of appeals presented by Director of Equalization Chis Lilla

Board of Equalization

The Minnehaha County Board of Equalization will convene to authorize the Director of Equalization to make technical adjustments to property values for 2025. The board will consider motions to correct errors, apply specific exemptions for disabled and senior citizens, and adjust appealed properties to their actual sale value.

• Authorize Director of Equalization to correct errors and make adjustments for 2025
• Authorize adjustments for dwellings of disabled and senior citizens
• Authorize changes for qualifying Historical Properties
• Authorize changes for properties qualifying for the Discretionary Formula
• Authorize adjustments for Owner Occupancy for 2025

Building Committee

The Minnehaha County Building Committee will consider approval of the March 4, 2025 meeting minutes. It will also receive the Facilities Department’s annual presentation from Director Mark Kriens. No other items are listed.

• Call to Order
• Approve the meeting minutes from March 4, 2025
• Facilities Department annual presentation by Mark Kriens, Director of Facilities and Construction

The Minnehaha County Building Committee approved the March 4, 2025 meeting minutes with six votes in favor. The committee then adjourned the April 1 meeting at 8:46 a.m. with eight votes in favor. No other actions were taken.

• Approved March 4, 2025 meeting minutes (6 ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:46 a.m. (8 ayes)

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board will approve routine items such as meeting minutes, bill payments of $1,080,302.92, and personnel actions. It will consider a budget carryover public hearing, appoint a new highway superintendent, and review several authorization motions including a jail oven purchase and grant applications. The meeting also includes first readings and notices for four zoning text amendments concerning accessory dwelling units and building eligibility regulations.

• Bills to be paid: $1,080,302.92
• Purchase agreement for two large ballot boxes between City of Colton and the County
• Authorize the jail to purchase a combi oven via Sourcewell Contract #063022-COK
• First reading and notice for Zoning Text Amendment #25-04 to add ADU regulations
• First reading and notice for Zoning Text Amendment #25-05 to change building eligibility regulations

The board approved the meeting agenda (5 ayes) and the consent agenda (4 ayes, one abstention). It also approved a special‑event beverage license and a purchase agreement for two ballot boxes. Finally, the board adopted Resolution MC‑25‑10, adding $1.4 M to the General Fund and $44.2 M to Special Revenue Funds (5 ayes).

• Agenda approved (5 ayes)
• Consent agenda approved (4 ayes, 1 abstention)
• Special Event beverage license approved
• Purchase agreement for two ballot boxes approved
• 2025 budget supplements approved (5 ayes)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held its monthly “Lunch Club” on March 26, 2025. The meeting featured a Legislative Roundtable presentation and allowed public comment. No formal actions or decisions were taken.

• Legislative Roundtable presentation
• Opportunity for public comment

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will review routine consent agenda items, including approval of meeting minutes and payment of $2,795,932.29 in bills. Regular business includes a job evaluation study, a burn ban resolution, presentations from the conservation district, auditor, and museum, and two contract authorizations: one for a bridge replacement project and another for $65,000 of services with the University of South Dakota. The board will also receive a permit application notice for the Copper Creek Estates and Copper Creek Heights developments.

• Approve $2,795,932.29 in bills to be paid (Consent Agenda item 3)
• Consider a resolution for a county-wide burn ban (Regular Business item 9)
• Authorize the chair to sign a construction administration agreement for Project MC20-12 bridge replacement (Regular Business item 13)
• Authorize the chair to sign a $65,000 agreement with the University of South Dakota for project management services (Regular Business item 14)
• Notice of permit application from the US Army Corps of Engineers for Copper Creek Estates and Copper Creek Heights developments (Regular Business item 7a)

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda by unanimous vote (5 ayes each). The consent agenda includes $2,795,932.29 in bills to be paid. No other votes or formal decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved meeting agenda (5 ayes)
• Approved consent agenda including $2,795,932.29 in bills (5 ayes)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners and City Council will meet to consider an appeal regarding a conditional use permit in Mapleton Township. The meeting also includes presentations on the Link Community Triage Center and a housing overview for 2024 and 2025.

• Appeal of Joint Planning Commission decision to deny Conditional Use Permit #25-10 for building eligibility transfer in Mapleton Township
• Presentation on The Link Community Triage Center
• 2024 Housing Overview and 2025 Look Ahead presentation

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda unanimously. They voted to defer the appeal of the Joint Planning Commission's denial of Conditional Use Permit #25-10 until the April 22 joint Sioux Falls City Council/County Commission meeting, with all five commissioners in favor. Later, the board approved an unspecified item, also by a 5‑aye vote, with the City of Sioux Falls concurring.

• Approved meeting agenda (5 ayes)
• Deferred appeal of Conditional Use Permit #25-10 to April 22 joint meeting (5 ayes)
• Approved unspecified item (5 ayes)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss two amendments to the 1990 Revised Zoning Ordinance. These include adding regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units and changing Transfer of Building Eligibility Regulations.

• Zoning Text Amendment #25-06: Addition of Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Regulations
• Zoning Text Amendment #25-07: Changes to Transfer of Building Eligibility Regulations

The commission unanimously approved the February 24, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved Zoning Text Amendment #25-06 to add accessory dwelling unit regulations, adding a restriction that no additional access from a highway may be built for an ADU. It also unanimously approved Zoning Text Amendment #25-07 to modify building‑eligibility transfer rules. The meeting was adjourned at 7:46 p.m.

• Approved February 24, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Approved Zoning Text Amendment #25-06 with change to Article 12.20(A)(5) (5‑0)
• Approved Zoning Text Amendment #25-07 (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Joint Planning Commission with City of Sioux Falls

The Joint Minnehaha County and City of Sioux Falls Planning Commission will approve the minutes from February 24, 2025 and consider a Conditional Use Permit to transfer four building eligibilities in Mapleton Township. The commission will discuss two zoning text amendments: one to add Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations and another to change Transfer of Building Eligibility regulations. The meeting will also include old business and new business items.

• Approval of minutes – February 24, 2025
• Conditional Use Permit #25-15 to transfer four building eligibilities in T102N‑R49W Mapleton Township between Slip Up Creek Road & Interstate 90, about 1 mile north of Sioux Falls
• Zoning Text Amendment #25-04 to add Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations to the 2002 Revised Joint Zoning Ordinance
• Zoning Text Amendment #25-05 to change Transfer of Building Eligibility regulations in the 2002 Revised Joint Zoning Ordinance
• Old Business

The commission approved the consent agenda for both the County and the City, which included approval of the February 24, 2025 meeting minutes. It then approved Conditional Use Permit #25-15 to transfer four building eligibilities, adding staff‑recommended conditions. All motions passed unanimously (County 5‑0, City 4‑0).

• Approved County consent agenda (Items 1 & 2) – 5‑0 vote
• Approved City consent agenda (Items 1 & 2) – 4‑0 vote
• Approved County minutes from February 24, 2025 – 5‑0 vote
• Approved City minutes from February 24, 2025 – 4‑0 vote
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #25-15 with conditions – County 5‑0 vote
• Approved Conditional Use Permit #25-15 with conditions – City 4‑0 vote

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a consent agenda including $3,239,482.06 in bills and 30 abatement applications. The meeting includes decisions on infrastructure funding agreements and grants for jail programs and triage services.

• Payment of bills totaling $3,239,482.06
• Purchase of six Ford F-150 Responder Vehicles for the Sheriff's Office
• Agreement with Think 3D for the "Bridges" Program and jail staff training for $95,000
• Agreement with The Sioux Empire Triage Center (The Link) for $82,302.61
• Solid Waste Permit #25-01 for a rubble site in Wall Lake Township

Building Committee

The Building Committee will receive a briefing on the Campus Master Plan RFP. The body will also consider approving a feasibility and cost assessment for extending the Juvenile Justice Center Project Phase II footprint.

• Briefing on the Campus Master Plan RFP
• Proposed feasibility and cost assessment for extending the Juvenile Justice Center Project Phase II footprint

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners will first approve routine items on the consent agenda, including meeting minutes, a $655,969.61 bill payment, personnel actions, and several property tax abatement applications. Regular business includes a proclamation for St. Patrick's Day, EMS and emergency management reports, a denied abatement application for Parcel 14045, re‑signing a joint powers force account agreement for federal flood‑relief funds, and a bid award for the County Striping project. The board will also consider authorizing a request for proposal for a campus master plan and receive a legislative update.

• Approve $655,969.61 in bills to be paid (Item 3).
• Approve multiple property tax abatement applications totaling several thousand dollars (Item 5).
• Authorize the Chair to re‑sign a Joint Powers Force Account Agreement for Federal Aid Relief Funds due to June flooding (Item 10).
• Consider bid results and award recommendation for Project MC25-02 Southeast SD County Striping to Sir Lines-A-Lot (Item 11).
• Approve issuance of a Request for Proposal for a Campus Master Plan (Item 12).

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for an informal gathering with local public officials from area school districts, counties, and municipalities. The session is intended for sharing information and ideas among participants.

• Equalization discussion presented by Equalization Director Chris Lilla

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners and Dell Rapids City Council will hold a joint meeting to consider several public hearings and second readings of ordinance amendments. Items include an appeal of Conditional Use Permit #25-02 for outdoor industrial storage and amendments to the 2001 Revised Joint Zoning Ordinance covering intermodal shipping containers, vacation home/short‑term rentals, and long‑term lease or rental regulations. The meeting also includes routine business such as approving the agenda.

• Public hearing on appeal of Conditional Use Permit #25-02 for outdoor industrial storage
• Ordinance Amendment #25-02 to add intermodal shipping/storage container regulations to the 2001 Revised Joint Zoning Ordinance
• Ordinance Amendment #25-01 to regulate vacation home/short‑term rentals in the 2001 Revised Joint Zoning Ordinance
• Ordinance Amendment #25-03 to regulate long‑term lease or rental in the 2001 Revised Joint Zoning Ordinance

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet with the Dell Rapids City Council for planning and zoning items. The regular meeting includes voting on road maintenance contracts and reviewing abatement applications.

• Bills to be paid totaling $811,927.39
• Bid award recommendation for Project MC25-05 Mill and Overlay to Central Specialties, Inc.
• Bid award recommendation for Project MC25-01 Chip Seal and Crack Seal to The Road Guy Construction Co., Inc.
• Review of 19 abatement applications and one recommended for denial for $98.10
• Public notice for a residential development in wetlands by Crusher Investment Company

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners is holding a joint meeting with the Sioux Falls City Council. The body will conduct a public hearing and second reading regarding a specific rezoning request.

• Public hearing and second reading on Rezoning #25-01 for the SW ¼ NW ¼ of Section 25 T102N, R49W to A1-Agricultural District

Planning Commission

The Minnehaha County Planning Commission will consider three conditional use permit applications: one to increase accessory building space at 25257 464th Avenue, one to amend a permit for a rubble dump (tree grinding) at 46349 267th Street, and one to expand a sand and gravel extraction operation at 25940 482nd Avenue. The commission will also approve the minutes from the January 27, 2025 meeting and address any old or new business items.

• Item 1 – Approval of minutes from the January 27, 2025 meeting.
• Item 2 – Conditional Use Permit #25-13 to increase accessory building space from 3,600 to 4,400 sq ft at 25257 464th Avenue (Petitioner: Jeremiah Christensen).
• Item 3 – Conditional Use Permit #25-11 to amend CUP #23-51 for a rubble dump (tree grinding) at 46349 267th Street (Petitioner: Mueller Pallets LLC).
• Item 4 – Conditional Use Permit #25-12 to amend CUP #19-37 to expand sand & gravel extraction at 25940 482nd Avenue (Petitioner: Knife River LLC).
• Items 5 & 6 – Old business and new business items.

Joint Planning Commission with City of Sioux Falls

The Joint Minnehaha County and City of Sioux Falls Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for building eligibility transfer. The body will also receive briefings on the Shape Sioux Falls 2050 Comprehensive Plan and proposed regulations for accessory dwelling units.

• Conditional Use Permit #25-10: Transfer one building eligibility from Lots 2 & 3 Lacey’s 2nd Addition N½ to Lot B of Lacey’s Tract 2 N½ N½ (N Bahnson Ave & E 60th Street N)
• Shape Sioux Falls 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update
• Briefing on proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations
• Briefing on proposed changes to Transfer of Building Eligibility Regulations

Board of Commissioners

The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners will vote on the 2045 Envision Comprehensive Plan, approve a $250,000 grant from the MacArthur Foundation, and consider routine items including bills, personnel actions, and abatement applications.

• Vote on 2045 Envision Comprehensive Plan
• Approve $250,000 Safety and Justice Challenge Capstone Grant
• Approve $7,207,297.50 in bills to be paid
• Approve purchase of 2025 Chevrolet Express Cargo Van for $37,731.40
• Approve $40,000 inter-fund transfer to Museum Store Fund

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review three zoning ordinance amendments and one rezoning request. The meeting also includes approvals for facility repair contracts and annual reports from the Register of Deeds and Juvenile Detention Center.

• Ordinance Amendments #25-01, #25-02, and #25-03 regarding short-term rentals, long-term leases, and intermodal shipping containers
• Rezoning #25-01 to change property in Mapleton Township from PD Mapleton Golf to A-1 Agricultural
• Payment of bills totaling $1,266,583.95
• Award recommendations for Courthouse Fire Alarm Panel Replacement and Old Courthouse Museum Roof Repairs
• Property tax abatement applications for 10 parcels

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners will approve routine items including meeting minutes, $963,179.98 in bills, personnel actions, and 12 abatement applications. They will hold a public hearing on a liquor license transfer for Nineteen Flags, LLC, and hear presentations on a family violence project and regional programs. The board will also consider authorizing contracts for an inmate tracking system, jail housing per diem agreements with seven counties, purchase of three Ford Escape vehicles, a property tax abatement for parcel 52870, and updates to the power outage response protocol.

• Approve bills to be paid totaling $963,179.98
• Public hearing on transfer of retail liquor license for Nineteen Flags, LLC
• Authorize contract with Guardian RFID for an inmate tracking system
• Authorize 2025 jail housing per diem contracts with Clay, Hutchinson, Jerauld, Lake, McCook, Moody, and Turner counties
• Consider purchase of three 2024 Ford Escape vehicles from Sioux Falls Ford

Planning Commission

The Minnehaha County Planning Commission will elect officers for 2025 and consider three conditional use permits. These requests include outdoor commercial storage and building eligibility transfers.

• Election of Officers for 2025
• CUP #25-01: Outdoor Commercial Storage at 25782 472nd Avenue (CNR Properties LLC)
• CUP #25-03: Transfer of one building eligibility in Valley Springs Township (Doug Anderson)
• CUP #25-04: Amendment to remove manufactured home permit at 26557 East Shore Place (East Shore Place Vacations LLC)

Joint Planning Commission with City of Sioux Falls

The Joint Minnehaha County and City of Sioux Falls Planning Commission will consider several conditional use permits and one rezoning request. These items are listed on the consent agenda for approval unless a member of the public or commission requests they be moved to the regular agenda.

• Rezoning #25-01: Change from PD Mapleton Golf Planned Development District to A-1 Agricultural District for property between Slip Up Creek Road & Interstate 90
• Conditional Use Permit #25-05: Allow a Bar & Lounge at 7605 E Arrowhead Parkway
• Conditional Use Permit #25-06: Exceed 3,600 sq ft of accessory building space (requesting 18,325 sq ft) at 8201 E 41st Street
• Conditional Use Permit #25-07: Exceed 2,400 sq ft of accessory building space (requesting 4,340 sq ft) at 26794 Meadow Lane
• Conditional Use Permit #25-09: Transfer one building eligibility to Tract 1C Ash Lawn Farm Addition north of 800 E 84th Street N

Joint Planning Commission with City of Dell Rapids

The Joint Planning Commission will approve the minutes from September 25, 2023. It will adopt three zoning text amendments to add vacation‑home/short‑term rental, intermodal shipping container, and long‑term lease or rental regulations to the 2001 Revised Joint Zoning Ordinance. The commission will also consider two conditional use permits to allow outdoor industrial storage at 24681 Garfield Avenue and 24666 475th Avenue. The meeting concludes with old and new business items.

• Zoning Text Amendment #25-01 – add Vacation Home/Short Term Rental Regulations
• Zoning Text Amendment #25-02 – add Intermodal Shipping Container Regulations
• Zoning Text Amendment #25-03 – add Long-Term Lease or Rental Regulations
• Conditional Use Permit #25-02 – Outdoor Industrial Storage at 24681 Garfield Avenue
• Conditional Use Permit #25-08 – Outdoor Industrial Storage at 24666 475th Avenue

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is hosting an informal gathering with local public officials to share information and ideas. The meeting includes a presentation from Human Services featuring Brett Johnson and Delores Lipp.

• Presentation by Human Services staff Brett Johnson and Delores Lipp

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review routine financial approvals and personnel actions. Key discussions include the 2045 Envision Comprehensive Plan and a bridge replacement agreement.

• Approval of bills to be paid totaling $7,594,886.66
• Agreement with IMEG Corp. for Construction Administration for Project MC23-06 Structure 50-180-134 Bridge Replacement
• Request to publish a hearing notice for the adoption of the 2045 Envision Comprehensive Plan
• Approval of 23 abatement applications
• Authorization for IT Department to purchase 2025 computers from Dell Technologies

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct organizational business for 2025, including selecting a Chair and Vice-Chair. The body will also consider a medical cannabis license and award rural infrastructure funding. Other items include approving over $1.6 million in bills.

• Bills to be paid in the amount of $1,657,691.45
• Public hearing for a medical cannabis license for Genesis Farms, LLC
• Awarding Rural Access Infrastructure Funding to Edison, Split Rock, Logan, Grand Meadow, and Wall Lake Townships
• Establishment of 2025 pay rates for election workers and polling locations
• Application to transfer retail liquor license to Nineteen Flags, LLC