Minnehaha County - Building Committee Minutes
Minnehaha County
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THE MINNEHAHA COUNTY BUILDING COMMITTEE CONVENED AT 7:30 A.M. January 7, 2020, pursuant to adjournment on August 6, 2019. Committee Members present were: Barth, Bender, Beninga, Heiberger, Karsky, Kriens, Litz, and Muller.
MOTION by Barth, seconded by Heiberger, to approve the August 6, 2019, Building Committee Meeting Minutes. 8 ayes.
FACILITIES TASKFORCE
Craig Dewey, Assistant Commission Administrative Officer, and Committee Member Bender led the discussions. Mr. Dewey gave a briefing on the opportunities identified by the Facilities Taskforce to move forward with renovations and construction of County facilities. Dick Stassburg, Tegra Group, spoke on his thoughts regarding renovation/construction projects for the Highway Department, the Minnehaha County Administration Building, and the Public Safety Building; how Tegra could be involved; and potential next steps.
Committee Member Bender brought up for discussion, setting up committees for the Highway Project, the Administration Building Project, and the Juvenile Detention Center (JDC) Project. These committees would begin the process, start answering necessary questions to move forward with plans for renovation and/or construction, and make recommendations to the Building Committee in February.
The JDC court room renovation and sally port was discussed. Jamie Gravett, JDC Director, spoke on a report expected to be received in April 2020 regarding the court room renovations. In response to the suggestion that the JDC project be funded out of cash, Kim Adamson, Finance & Budget Officer, stated concerns with that the project is not budgeted in 2020, and there is not cash available in the Building Fund to cover the project at this time.
Commissioner Beninga noted that the Metro Communications facility should also be considered while working on these projects.
The Committee discussed land sales of the County Corrections Center (CCC) and the gravel pit as revenue sources to fund the proposed projects. Ms. Adamson, spoke on the use of insurance proceeds from the fire at the CCC to pay off outstanding bonds on the property. DJ Buthe, Highway Superintendent, spoke on the current use of the gravel pit and a section of 40 acres that could be sold. Joe Bosman, Deputy Sheriff Captain, spoke on the use of the gravel pit as a shooting range.
The Committee discussed space to hold the 2020 election activities. Bob Litz, Auditor, proposed that the County owned property at 908 N West Ave, Sioux Falls, be used as a precinct. The Multi-Cultural Center and the KSFY building were discussed as potential options. Auditor Litz spoke in favor of the Multi-Cultural Center due to its location on the County Campus. Network connectivity was a primary concern regarding the location for election day activities. Monte Watembach, Information Technology Director, spoke on the different options for network connectivity between the two proposed sites. Auditor Litz also spoke on preferring to stay in the current location at the Extension Building through the Primary Election activities if possible. Committee Member Bender advised Auditor Litz and Mr. Watembach to work together to form a pro and con list regarding the best location for election day activities.
Upon the request of Committee Member Muller, Mr. Strassburg spoke on the importance of planning ahead with these three major projects.
MOTION by Heiberger, seconded by Karsky, to adjourn. 8 ayes.
APPROVED BY THE BUILDING COMMITTEE:
¬Jean Bender
Building Committee Chair
ATTEST:
Olivia Larson
Deputy Auditor
Published at the approximate cost of $34.69.
January 15, 2020
____ Fact of Adoption ____
Notice is hereby given that the Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners adopted Ordinance MC54-19 An Ordinance Providing for the Adoption of the 2018 International Building Code and Amendments and Additions Thereto and for the Repeal of Ordinance MC48-16 In Conflict Therewith on December 17, 2019 for regulating the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, conversion, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area and maintenance of all buildings or structures in the unincorporated area of Minnehaha County and providing for issuance of permits and collection of fees therefore. A printed copy of such code and additions and amendments thereto is on file with the County Auditor.
Robert Litz,
County Auditor
Published twice at the approximate cost of $14.74.
January 15 & 22, 2020
____ Fact of Adoption ____
Notice is hereby given that the Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners adopted Ordinance MC55-19 An Ordinance Providing for the Adoption of the 2018 International Residential Code and Amendments and Additions Thereto and for the Repeal of Ordinance MC49-16 In Conflict Therewith on December 17, 2020 for regulating the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, conversion, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area and maintenance of all buildings or structures in the unincorporated area of Minnehaha County and providing for issuance of permits and collection of fees therefore. A printed copy of such code and additions and amendments thereto is on file with the County Auditor.
Robert Litz,
County Auditor
Published twice at the approximate cost of $14.74.
January 15 & 22, 2020
____ Fact of Adoption ____
Notice is hereby given that the Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners adopted Ordinance MC56-19 An Ordinance Providing for the Adoption of the 2018 International Existing Building Code and Amendments and Additions Thereto and for the Repeal of Ordinance MC50-16 In Conflict Therewith on December 17, 2020 for regulating the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, conversion, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area and maintenance of all buildings or structures in the unincorporated area of Minnehaha County and providing for issuance of permits and collection of fees therefore. A printed copy of such code and additions and amendments thereto is on file with the County Auditor.
Robert Litz,
County Auditor
Published twice at the approximate cost of $14.74
January 15 & 22, 2020
_________ Minutes _________
THE MINNEHAHA COUNTY COMMISSION CONVENED AT 9:00 A.M. January 7, 2020, pursuant to adjournment on December 31, 2019. Commissioners present were: Barth, Bender, Beninga, Heiberger, and Karsky. Also present were Olivia Larson, Commission Recorder, and Margaret Gillespie, Senior Deputy State’s Attorney.
MOTION by Barth, seconded by Heiberger, to amend the amount listed on agenda Item 10, Bills to be Paid, from $403,652.30 to $398,731.05. 5 ayes.
MOTION by Heiberger, seconded by Barth, to approve the agenda as amended. 5 ayes.
ELECTION OF 2020 CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
2019 Chair Bender called for nominations for the 2020 Commission Chair. MOTION by Karsky, seconded by Heiberger, to nominate Jean Bender as Commission Chair for 2020. Roll Call Vote to elect Jean Bender as the 2020 Commission Chair. 5 ayes.
Chair Bender called for nominations for the 2020 Commission Vice Chair. MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Heiberger, to nominate Dean Karsky as Commission Vice Chair for 2020. Roll Call Vote to elect Dean Karsky as the 2020 Commission Vice Chair. 5 ayes.
DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS
Craig Dewey, Assistant Commission Administrative Officer, was present to report on proposals received from the Argus Leader, Brandon Valley Journal, Garretson Gazette, and the Minnehaha Messenger for designation as official county newspapers. The proposal from the Argus Leader included a rate for the Argus Leader of $0.49 per line and rates for the Dell Rapids Tribune and Brandon Valley Challenger of $0.28 per line for meeting minutes and $0.32 per line for all other types of notices. The Brandon Valley Journal proposal offered a rate of $0.307 per line. The Garretson Gazette and Minnehaha Messenger proposals offered a rate of $0.3042 per line for meeting minutes and $0.338 per line for other types of notices. The Minnehaha Messenger proposal included publication in the Dells City Journal free of charge. Garrick Moritz, Garretson Gazette Owner; Jill Meier, Brandon Valley Journal Publisher/General Manager; Matt Anderson, Anderson Publications Owner; and Lisa Miller, New Century Press General Manager, thanked the Commission for their interest in supporting the small town newspapers. Additionally, it was reported by Mr. Anderson and Ms. Miller that the Minnehaha Messenger was sold to New Century Press. MOTION by Barth, seconded by Beninga, to designate the Argus Leader, the Brandon Valley Journal, the Garretson Gazette, and the Minnehaha Messenger as official newspapers for Minnehaha County in 2020. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.
RECORD OF NON-ELECTED DEPARTMENT HEADS
Commissioner Bender read the list of non-elected Department Heads, as of January 1, 2020.
Carol Muller, Commission Office
Monte Watembach, Information Technology
DJ Buthe , Highway
Jamie Gravett, Juvenile Detention Center
Mark Kriens, Facilities
Bill Hoskins, Museum
Carey Jo Deaver, Human Resources
Scott Anderson, Planning & Zoning/Parks
Julie Hofer, Public Advocate
Traci Smith, Public Defender
Kari Benz, Human Services
Chris Lilla, Equalization
The following are listed as positions of public interest and are not department head positions:
Scott McMahon, Metro Communications
Jason Gearman, Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management
Kathy Richardson, Veteran Service Officer
Charles Martinell, 4-H Advisor
MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Barth, to establish record of non-elected department heads. 5 ayes.
CORONER APPOINTMENT
MOTION by Heiberger, seconded by Karsky, to re-appoint Dr. Kenneth Snell as the Minnehaha County Coroner for a 1 year term beginning January 1, 2020, through December 31, 2020. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.
COMMISSION SALARY
Carol Muller, Commission Administrative Officer, gave a briefing on the determination of the 2020 salary for Minnehaha County Commissioners. To accommodate the payroll system, a salary of $29,181.60 for Commissioners and $30,240.00 for the Chair would be a divisible number for 27 pay periods in 2020. This would be an average annual increase of 1.75% between 2014 and 2020. Carey Deaver, Human Resources Director, reported on the Minnehaha County Commissioner salaries being below the market average even with the proposed increase for 2020. MOTION by Barth, seconded by Karsky, to elect a salary and to approve Resolution MC20-01. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.
RESOLUTION MC20-01
A RESOLUTION TO ELECT SALARY, RATHER THAN PER DIEM METHOD OF PAYMENT TO COUNTY COMMISSIOERS, AND SET THE 2020 ANNUAL SALARY AT $29,181.60 EXCEPT FOR THE SALARY OF THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WHICH WILL BE SET AT $30,240.00.
WHEREAS, during the first regular business meeting of 2019 the Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners, the Board considered and approved the following action regarding Commission salaries;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MINNEHAHA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, pursuant to SDCL 7-7-5 the Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners set the following salaries for Commissioners: the salaries for the four part-time non-chair Commissioners will be $29,181.60. The 2020 annual salary for the Chairperson of the Board of Commission will be $30,240.00.
Dates this 7th Day of January, 2020
APPROVED BY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER
Jean Bender
Chairperson
ATTEST: Bob Litz, Auditor
Olivia Larson
Deputy Auditor
MINUTES APPROVAL
MOTION by Heiberger, seconded by Barth, to approve the December 31, 2019, Commission Minutes. 5 ayes.
VOUCHERS TO BE PAID
MOTION by Barth, seconded by Karsky, to approve the bills except a bill in the amount of $4,921.25 for the Carroll Institute resulting in a total Bills to be Paid amount of $398,731.05. 5 ayes.
A&B Business Maint Contracts 192.28, Aaron Larsen Proper Welfare Rent 500.00, Adam, Andrew Welfare Rent 200.00, Airgas USA Gas Oil & Diesel 56.16, Airgas USA Small Tools & Shop Sup 69.63, Airway Svc Auto/Small Equip 50.45, Anderson, Jennifer Bd Evals Minnehaha 1,942.50, Angel, Edward P Attorney Fees 456.55, Avera Health Plans Cobra Ins 689.86, Avera Health Plans Ins Admin Fee 2,674.85, Avera McKennan Hospitals 7,142.41, Avera McKennan Other Medical Svcs 1,145.62, Avera McKennan Professional Svcs 465.83, Avera St Luke’s Hospitals 2,769.53, Axis Forensic Toxico Lab Costs 295.00, Baumgartners Elec Juvenile Detention Ctr 16,530.00, Beck, Jeffrey R Attorney Fees 251.75, Bentwood Manor Apts Welfare Rent 500.00, Braun, Mason Investigators Exps 257.88, Burnside Properties Welfare Rent 275.00, Cartridge World Data Processing Sup 1,362.84, Center For Family Professional Svcs 203.74, Chagolla, Albert Interpreters 200.00, Cole Papers HHS Custodial Sup 98.95, Cole Papers Janitorial Chemical Sup 98.95, Country View MHC Welfare Rent 422.00, Dakota Fluid Power Truck Repairs & Maint 35.66, Data Systems Furniture & Office Equip 17,975.00, Decastro Law Attorney Fees 3,657.50, Decisionone Maint Contracts 168.52, Dedula, Carla F Court Reporters 747.60, Dell Marketing Data Processing Equip 298.00, Dell Marketing Office Sup 751.70, Dial, Charles Welfare Rent 500.00, DLRS Properties Welfare Rent 200.00, Doop, Michael Welfare Rent 450.00, EH Hospitality Motels 625.00, Eich Law Office Attorney Fees 1,500.00, Eich Law Office Child Defense Attorney 4,166.67, Election Systems Software/Licensing 4,428.13, English Law Attorney Fees 1,500.00, Exmachina Publishing Store Inventory 89.97, Fastenal Sign Supply Inventory 92.58, Fastenal Small Tools & Shop Sup 18.59, Fleetpride Parts Inventory 1,638.81, Force America Truck Repairs & Maint 1,021.70, Franz Data Processing Sup 80.60, Gaylord Bros Program Activities 71.14, George, Aaron Welfare Rent 1,000.00, Glory House Apt Welfare Rent 500.00, Gunner, Andrea Court Reporters 115.20, Guzman, Sandra V Interpreters 99.99, Heidepriem Purtell Attorney Fees 1,795.00, Hidden Hills Apt Welfare Rent 400.00, High Plains Tech Maint Contracts 8,444.27, Horn Law Attorney Fees 213.00, Hurtgen, Timothy T Welfare Rent 700.00, Hydraulic World Truck Repairs & Maint 8.92, HyVee Pharmacies 14.02, I State Truck Center Parts Inventory 125.60, I State Truck Center Truck Repairs & Maint 24.92, Interim Healthcare Professional Svcs 919.50, Interstate All Batte Data Processing Sup 67.20, Interstate Office Office Sup 64.11, ISI Interpreters 180.00, Jastram, Mark Investigators Exps 32.76, Jaymar Printing/Forms 336.00, Jb-Mmak Welfare Rent 1,000.00, Jenna Girard Business Travel 136.00, Keez Property Mgmt Welfare Rent 500.00, Kibble Equip Auto/Small Equip 38.66, Knecht, Andrew J Attorney Fees 1,500.00, Kruse Law Child Defense Attorney 4,166.67, Kull, Lisa Court Reporters 2,530.00, Lamar Texas Advertising 1,050.00, Landeen Law Attorney Fees 1,500.00, Laughlin Law Attorney Fees 1,021.00, LG Everist Road Maint & Material 321.73, Locators & Sup Truck Repairs & Maint 115.10, Loving, Philip Bd Evals Minnehaha 2,632.50, Luther, Jeff Medical Director 2,500.00, Lutheran Social Svcs Education & Training 675.00, Midamerican Energy Natural Gas 560.50, Midcontinent Com Amounts Held For Others 155.00, Monterey Apts Welfare Rent 573.00, Multicultural Center Interpreters 1,141.25, NASPPG Ins Professional Ins 2,047.00, Nebraska Salt & Gr Road Material Inventory 8,380.07, Nguyen, Lam Interpreters 100.00, North Ridge Welfare Rent 604.00, Nybergs Ace Hardware JDC Maint 156.88, Odea, Steve C Welfare Rent 750.00, Olson Law Attorney Fees 1,018.20, P&G Townhomes Welfare Rent 800.00, Peterson, Mark Welfare Rent 500.00, Quality Efficiencies Welfare Rent 500.00, Ramsey Partners Welfare Rent 110.00, RDO Construct Equip Hvy Equip Reprs & Maint 904.57, Reynolds Law Child Defense Attorney 4,166.67, Risty, Maxine J Court Reporters 72.20, Roberts, Yvonne Welfare Rent 950.00, Safe Home Misc Revenue (585.04), Safe Home Notes Rec Safe Home (3,009.05), Safe Home Rent Subsidies 12,102.00, Sams Club Memberships 42.60, Sams Club Misc Exp 106.49, Sams Club Other Sup 64.68, Sams Club Professional Svcs 1,668.44, Sams Club Safe Home Donations 122.66, Sams Club Work Mileage 42.77, Sandal & Alemu Rent Welfare Rent 525.00, Sanford Clinic Contract Svcs 25,180.73, Scentair Holdings Program Activities 84.00, Schmidt, Melissa Business Travel 136.00, SD Assoc Of County Memberships 12,387.76, SD Assoc Of Criminal Memberships 300.00, SDN Coms Data Coms 588.30, SDN Coms Telephone 1,441.60, SF Specialty Hosp Ins-Other Costs 2,447.00, SF Specialty Hosp Professional Svcs 135.00, SF Specialty Hosp Recruitment 764.00, SHI International Software/Licensing 266.17, Silverstone Group Hazard Ins Bldgs 104,465.50, Silverstone Group Property & Liability 35,707.50, Sioux Empire Fair Misc Exp 12,500.00, Sioux Falls Housing Welfare Rent 500.00, Sioux Valley Energy Electricity 138.19, Sioux Valley Energy Road Maint & Material 92.39, Sioux Valley Energy Tea-Ellis Range 256.92, Smith, Eric Extradition & Evidence 193.49, Snap-On Small Equip Purchases 3,095.00, Spring Hill Welfare Rent 233.00, State of SD Amts Held-Daily Scram 5,592.00, State of SD Amts Held-Remote Breath 1,264.00, State of SD Memberships 1,275.00, Summit Food Svc Board Of Prisoners-Meals 30,185.03, Summit Food Svc Child Care Food 2,547.21, Tally Ho Apts Welfare Rent 1,265.00, Tzadik Welfare Rent 455.00, Tzadik Sioux Falls P Welfare Rent 1,400.00, University Products Office Sup 198.40, Varitech Industries Truck Repairs & Maint 412.12, Villas At Canyon Welfare Rent 500.00, Walmart Stores Pharmacies 119.90, Weerheim Law Bd Exp Fees Minnehaha 2,764.50, Western Avenue Prop Welfare Rent 350.00, Windsor Heights Apt Welfare Rent 500.00, Xigent Solutions Software 649.35, Yankton County Return Of Svc 150.00, Yemam, Nassir Interpreters 25.00.
PERSONNEL
MOTION by Heiberger, seconded by Beninga, to approve the following personnel changes. 5 ayes.
New Hires
1. Bryan Brink, variable hour Certified Civil Process Server for the Sheriff’s Office, at $21.00/hour effective 1/6/20.
2. Clayton Haan, Senior Building Facilities Maintenance Technician for Facilities, at $26.83/hour (16/8) effective 1/8/20.
3. Selina Betancourt, variable hour Juvenile Correctional Worker for the Juvenile Detention Center, at $15.25/hour effective 1/8/20.
4. Janelle Aguirre Andrade, Juvenile Correctional Officer I for the Juvenile Detention Center, at $18.99/hour (12/2) effective 1/8/20.
5. Christopher Bryan, Road Maintenance Team Member for the Highway, at $18.99/hour (12/2) effective 1/13/20.
Step Increases
1. Michelle Thomas, Senior Deputy Public Advocate for the Public Advocate’s Office, at $3,881.60/biweekly (22/16) effective 1/2/20.
2. Lyndee Kamrath, Senior Deputy Public Advocate for the Public Advocate’s Office, at $3,108.80/biweekly (22/7) effective 1/6/20.
3. Sara Sackmann, Paralegal for the Public Defender’s Office, at $26.83/hour (16/8) effective 1/2/20.
4. Trista Severson, Legal Office Assistant for the Public Defender’s Office, at $18.52/hour (10/5) effective 1/3/20.
5. Susan Broveak, Real Estate Specialist for the Register of Deeds, at $28.90/hour (14/15) effective 1/8/20.
6. Miles Maas, Mechanic Team Member for the Highway, at $22.03/hour (15/2) effective 1/2/20.
7. Darin Gonsor, Appraiser for Equalization, at $24.92/hour (15/7) effective 1/13/20.
8. Jen Adix, Human Resources Generalist for Human Resources, at $32.69/hour (17/14) effective 12/27/19.
9. Kimberly Mayer, Tax and License Technician for the Treasurer, at $22.58/hour (10/13) effective 12/27/19.
10. Marlin Schlenker, Tax and License Technician for the Treasurer, at $22.58/hour (10/13) effective 12/27/19.
11. Teresa Schafer, Juvenile Correctional Officer I for the Juvenile Detention Center, at $19.95/hour (12/4) effective 12/21/19.
12. Linc Mitchell, Deputy Sheriff for the Sheriff’s Office, at $25.54/hour (17/4) effective 12/16/19.
13. Janet Buckley, Senior Accounting Technician for the Jail, at $25.54/hour (12/14) effective 12/27/19.
14. Gregory McNamara, Investigator for the State’s Attorney’s Office, at $30.36/hour (16/13) effective 12/27/19.
15. Joshua Anhalt, System Administrator for Information Technology, at $39.83/hour (21/12) effective 1/2/20.
16. Anny Libengood, Caseworker for Human Services, at $31.90/hour (16/15) effective 12/27/19.
17. Patricia Allen, Custodian for Facilities, at $18.52/hour (6/13) effective 12/27/19.
Special Personnel Action
To recognize the following significant employee anniversaries for January 2020: 5 years – Gail Eiesland; 10 years – Rhett Bye, Scott Berg, Duane King, and Cara Nadolski; 15 years – Carrie Mees-Burt, Miranda Petersen, Scott Anderson, and Randy Fods; 20 years – Aaron Curry and Julie Tighe; and 25 years – Mary Baker. Scott Anderson, Planning Director, spoke on his years of service and his appreciation for working with the County staff and the public. Also in attendance were Duane King, Appraiser, and Gail Eiesland, Senior Deputy State’s Attorney.
To record volunteers in County Departments for December 2019. This list is on file at Human Resources.
REZONING HEARING
David Heinold, Planner II, was present for the public hearing and gave the second reading of an amendment to Ordinance MC16-90, the 1990 Revised Zoning Ordinance. The amendment, Rezone #19-08, is to rezone from an A-1 Agriculture District to an I-1 Light Industrial District for the property legally described as Tract A of Lot 2, & The West 800 Feet of Lot 2 (Ex. H-1, H-3, H-4, & H-5), SE1/4 NW1/4; all in Section 27-T101N-R48W, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, located approximately 3.5 miles east of Sioux Falls at 48127 SD State Highway 42. The property is a parcel of land that is approximately 8.75 acres. The petitioner, Chris Lidel, contacted the Planning & Zoning Department on December 18, 2019, requesting a cancellation of his rezoning request. At the time of Mr. Lidel’s request for cancellation, the property owners were Douglas K. Ode and Royalwood Farms who were contacted by staff and expressed the desire to proceed with the rezoning process. The subject property is identified as the Iverson’s Crossing focus area in the Red Rock Corridor Plan, comprised of a large mix of land uses such as agricultural, recreational, residential, and commercial. The Envision 2035 Minnehaha County Comprehensive Plan encourages commercial and industrial development near the intersection of two paved highways. The adjacent land uses to the subject property are commercial, mining, and agriculture. After a site visit on November 12, 2019, staff determined that the rezone is an appropriate change. The rezone was unanimously recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on November 25, 2019, with one abstention by Planning Commissioner Ode. In response to a question from Commissioner Heiberger, Scott Anderson, Planning Director, spoke on the house on the subject property being a grandfathered use if the rezone were to be approved. The house could be renovated, but not additions or expansions could take place. In response to a question from Commissioner Heiberger, Doug Ode, 205 Pasque Flower Trail, Brandon, stated that he sold the subject property as of December 30, 2019, and no longer had legal rights to the subject property. Mr. Anderson stated he was unaware of the sale of the property and deferred to the State’s Attorney’s Office in response to a question regarding the legality of passing a rezoning request where the applicant has withdrawn and the property’s ownership has changed. Maggie Gillespie, Senior Deputy State’s Attorney, responded stating that if there is a change of ownership and the new owner of the property has not come forward, then there appears to be no applicant. Commissioner Bender inquired about the proper procedure for handling this type of situation. Mr. Anderson recommended denying the request without prejudice to allow the current owner to come forward with a rezoning request if they so desired. Commissioner Heiberger suggested taking no action. Commissioner Karsky suggested deferring the item for one week to allow the State’s Attorney’s Office more time to consider the situation. Mr. Anderson agreed with Commissioner Karsky and stated that it would allow staff to contact the current property owner to provide them the opportunity to consider the rezone. MOTION by Karsky, seconded by Barth, to defer action on the item until the January 14, 2020, Commission Meeting. 5 ayes.
RESOLUTION
Tessa Schwans, 26526 Lakeview Place, Hartford, Friends of Wall Lake Trail Representative, requested support for the Friends of Wall Lake Trail in the form of a resolution to declare the County’s support and willingness to sponsor grant applications submitted on behalf of the non-profit entity for the purpose of constructing a public recreation trail around Wall Lake. In response to a question from Commissioner Beninga, Scott Anderson, Planning Director, and Carol Muller, Commissioner Administrative Officer, spoke on how to assign any grant dollars that may be awarded for the Wall Lake Trail Project. Peggy Bevier, 46271 Wall Lake Place, Hartford, spoke in opposition of the Wall Lake Trail Project, provided a packet to the Commissioners displaying the results of a self-started vote on the project, and spoke on the way in which she solicited votes. Bill Huffman, 46270 W Shore Pl, Hartford, spoke on concerns regarding available restrooms, parking, costs, and future maintenance. John Merrow, 46230 266th Street, Hartford, spoke in opposition and brought up concerns regarding safety, parking, bathroom facilities, garbage, management of the trail, and if there is a conflict of interest. Ms. Schwans addressed the concerns brought forward and stated that 214 letter were sent out to people living in the Wall Lake area to invite them to a public forum held in Hartford. Jay Delange, 46244 W Shore Pl, Hartford, spoke in favor of the Wall Lake Trail Project, his previous experience with these types of projects as a Director of Parks and Recreation in Watertown, SD, and being contacted by Ms. Schwans to seek his expertise. Commissioner Karsky commented on not having received anything in opposition to the project until January 7, 2020. He further explained that the resolution would not approve the construction of the trail, but would give the non-profit the ability to move forward with the process and engage the community members. Commissioner Barth commented on the fact that things change, that nothing is zoned museum, and that this is an opportunity to be involved in potential change. Commissioner Bender explained that by approving the resolution, the County would act as a conduit for funding if the Friends of Wall Lake Trail are fortunate enough to obtain grant funding. MOTION by Heiberger, seconded by Barth, to strike the last paragraph in the draft resolution and approve Resolution MC20-02. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.
MINNEHAHA COUNTY COMMISSION RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION MC20-02
TO DECLARE MINNEHAHA COUNTY’S SUPPORT AND WILLINGNESS TO SPONSOR GRANT APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ON BEHALF OF THE NON-PROFIT ENTITY, FRIENDS OF WALL LAKE TRAIL, FOR PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING A PUBLIC RECREATION TRAIL AROUND WALL LAKE AND CONSENT TO CONSIDER FUTURE ALLOCATION OF FUNDING FOR PRELIMINARY WORK ON THE PROJECT AND CONTRIBUTION TOWARD ANNUAL MAINTENANCE.
WHEREAS, Wall Lake is in Minnehaha County and provides recreational opportunities to the general public; and
WHEREAS, the lake and boat launch are controlled and managed by the South Dakota Division of Game Fish and Parks, and, the beach area of the lake and the adjacent Wall Lake Park belong to and are controlled and managed by Minnehaha County; and
WHEREAS, during a regular Commission Meeting on November 12, 2019 the Commission heard from the representatives of Friends of Wall Lake Trail Project and from residents residing in the preliminary area of the envisioned project regarding the proposed construction of a public recreational trail envisioned to complete a contiguous loop around Wall Lake; and
WHEREAS, the Commission was provided an estimate on the monies needed to begin the grant application process and to perform preliminary work for grant submission; and
WHEREAS, the Commission fully supports and recognizes the benefit of the trail project and the need to provide recreational opportunities to citizens of the community and is willing to sponsor and endorse grant applications for the trail project; therefore:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MINNEHAHA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS that Minnehaha County will coordinate with Friends of Wall Lake Trail to sponsor, endorse, and coordinate grant applications for the purpose of constructing a public recreational trail around the perimeter of Wall Lake and the County will accept the grant funding and comply with all grant conditions.
Dated this 7th day of January, 2020.
APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION:
Jean Bender,
Jean Bender, Commission Chair
ATTEST: Bob Litz, Auditor
Olivia Larson,
Deputy Auditor
POLLING LOCATIONS
Bob Litz, Auditor, presented a resolution in accordance with SDCL § 12-12-1 and 12-14-1 establishing record of all designated polling places in Minnehaha County for 2020 elections. MOTION by Heiberger, seconded by Karsky, to approve Resolution MC20-03. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.
RESOLUTION MC20-03
ESTABLISH RECORD OF 2020 MINNEHAHA COUNTY DESIGNATED POLLING PLACES
WHEREAS, pursuant to SDCL § 12-12-1 and § 12-14-1 the County Auditor shall give notice of all designated polling places prior to any election he or she is charged with conducting, and
WHEREAS, the Minnehaha County Auditor’s Office intends to make a record of all designated polling places in the County for 2020 elections, now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY the Minnehaha County Commission that the following locations will serve as polling places in 2020:
Precinct, Polling Place, Address
1-3, First Presbyterian Church, 2300 S West Ave
1-4, Center for Active Generations, 2300 W 46th St
1-5, Center for Active Generations, 2300 W 46th St
1-6, Sunnycrest United Methodist Church, 4801 W 41st St
1-9, Peace Lutheran Church, 5509 W 41st St
1-10, Sioux Falls First Church, 6300 W 41st St
1-17, Sanford Wellness Center, 8701 W 32nd St
2-1, Calvary Chapel Sioux Falls, 1605 W 51st St
2-2, Ronning Branch Library, 3100 E 49th St
2-3, Morningside Community Center, 2400 S Bahnson Ave
2-6, Westminster Presbyterian, 3801 E 26th St
2-7, Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 2600 S Sycamore Ave
2-8, Avera Prince of Peace Retirement Community, 4513 S Prince of Peace Pl
2-9, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 5500 East 57th St
2-14, Eastside Baptist Church, 6101 E 49th St
3-5, 908 Building, 908 N West Ave
3-6, 908 Building, 908 N West Ave
3-9, Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons, 1101 S Marion Rd
3-10, Memorial Middle School, 1401 S Sertoma Ave
3-11, Church at the Gate, 6820 W 26th St
3-12, MariCar Community Center, 400 N Valley View Rd
3-13, Kuehn Community Center, 2801 S Valley View Rd
3-14, Career Technical Education, 4700 W Career Cir
3-15, St Michael’s Catholic Church, 1600 S Marion Rd
3-16, Memorial Middle School, 1401 S Sertoma Ave
3-17, Prairie West Library, 7630 W 26th St
4-1, Sioux Falls Main Library, 200 N Dakota Ave
4-2, Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1600 E 12th St
4-3, East Side Lutheran Church, 1300 E 10th St
4-4, Wesley United Methodist Church, 1700 E 6th St
4-5, Fire Station # 7, 1100 E. Benson Rd.
4-6, Faith Lutheran Church, 601 N Cliff Ave
4-7, Kenny Anderson Community Center, 3701 E 3rd St
4-8, Kenny Anderson Community Center, 3701 E 3rd St
4-9, Grace Lutheran Church, 3300 E 18th St
4-10, St Lambert’s Catholic Church, 1000 S Bahnson Ave
4-11, Wild Flower Presbyterian Church, 4800 E 6th St
4-12, Hilltop United Methodist Church, 1312 S Bahnson Ave
4-13, Grace Lutheran Church, 3300 E 18th St
4-14, Sioux Falls Main Library, 200 N Dakota Ave
5-1, First Lutheran Church, 327 S Dakota Ave
5-2, First Lutheran Church, 327 S Dakota Ave
5-3, Zion Lutheran Church, 1400 S Duluth Ave
5-4, DakotaAbilities, 1116 S 4th Ave
5-6, Hope Lutheran, 1700 S Cliff Ave
5-7, All Souls Church, 2222 S Cliff Ave
5-8, Instructional Planning Center, 201 E 38th St
5-9, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 909 W 33rd St
5-10, First Presbyterian Church, 2300 S West Ave
5-11, Calvary Chapel Sioux Falls, 1605 W 51st St
5-12, Instructional Planning Center, 201 E 38th St
5-13, Instructional Planning Center, 201 E 38th St
5-14, USF Cleveland Professional Development Center, 1010 W 26th St
5-17, Asbury United Methodist Church, 2425 S Western Ave
5-18, Faith Family Church, 127 N Spring Ave
5-19, St Mark’s Lutheran Church, 2001 S Elmwood Ave
5-20, Oyate Community Center, 2421 W 15th St
5-21, Trinity Baptist Church, 2400 W 18th St
VP-1, Valley Springs American Legion Club, 615 Broadway
VP-2, Split Rock Fire Station, 7201 E Hwy 42
VP-3, Brandon Municipal Golf Course, 2100 E Aspen Blvd
VP-4, Mapleton Township Hall, 47419 258th St
VP-5, Brandon City Hall - Council Chambers, 308 S Main Ave
VP-6, MariCar Community Center, 400 N Valley View Rd
VP-7, Hartford City Hall, 125 N Main Ave
VP-8, Humboldt Community Center, 118 S. Main St
VP-9, Baltic Elementary Gymnasium, 500 3rd St
VP-10, American Legion - Garretson, 504 N Main Ave
VP-11, Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids, 701 Orleans Ave
VP-12, Heesch Farm, 24883 481st Ave
VP-13, Taopi Community Hall, 102 E 3rd St
VP-15, Brandon Fire Station, 401 Sioux Blvd
VP-16, Crooks Community Center, 701 S West Ave
VP-17, Wall Lake Township Hall, 26452 463rd Ave
VP-21, Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids, 701 Orleans Ave
Dated this 7th day of January, 2020
APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION:
Jean Bender
Chair
ATTEST: Bob Litz, Auditor
Olivia Larson
Deputy Auditor
BRIEFING
Bob Litz, Auditor, briefed the Commission on the Notice of Deadline for Filing Nominating Petitions for the Primary Election and for Filing Independent Candidate Petitions that will be published in the official County newspapers between January 15th, 2020, and January 30th, 2020, pursuant to SDCL § 12-12-1.
ELECTION PAY
Bob Litz, Auditor, presented a resolution to set the 2020 pay schedule for election workers. MOTION by Heiberger, seconded by Barth, to approve Resolution MC20-04. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.
RESOLUTION MC20-04
WHEREAS, it will be necessary to appoint election officials in 2020 and
WHEREAS, pursuant to SDCL 12-15-11, the fee paid to election officials shall be established annually by the board of county commissioners at its first regular meeting of the year; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners that for the year 2020, election officials shall be paid as follows:
Precinct Superintendent, $180.00 per day
Precinct Deputy, $150.00 per day
Absentee Precinct, Counting Center, And Precinct Assistants, $12.00 per hour
Precinct set up (Paid to Supt. & Deputy), $15.00 per session
Precinct tear down (Paid to Supt. & Deputy), $15.00 per session
Election School attendance paid to all attendees., $15.00 flat rate
Usage of Personal Cell phone at Precinct (One Individual), $10.00 flat rate
Rate of rent for polling locations., $100.00 flat rate
Date this 7th day of January, 2020.
APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION:
Jean Bender
Chair
ATTEST:
Olivia Larson
Deputy Auditor
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
Bill Hoskins, Museum Director, gave a briefing on applications received for appointment to the Siouxland Heritage Museum Board. Jerry Beckler, 1309 S Olive Drive, Sioux Falls, and Roger Buechler, 24798 Pine Circle, Dell Rapids, submitted applications. MOTION by Heiberger, seconded by Karsky, to appoint Jerry Beckler and Roger Buechler to three year terms on the Siouxland Heritage Museum Board beginning January 1, 2020. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.
Scott Anderson, Planning Director, gave a briefing on applications received for appointment to the Minnehaha County Planning Commission Board. The following three individuals submitted applications for appointment: Ryan VanDerVliet, 24942 459 Ave, Humboldt; Daniel Glammeier, 25474 475th Ave, Baltic; and Doug Ode, 205 Pasque Flower Trail, Brandon. Mr. Glammeier was present and spoke on his construction background, banking background, and reasons for wanting to serve on the Planning Commission. Mr. Ode was present and spoke on his previous years of service on the Planning Commission and the need for a voice from the southeastern part of the County. MOTION by Barth, seconded by Heiberger, to re-appoint Ryan VanDerVliet and Doug Ode to the Minnehaha County Planning Commission for five year terms ending on December 31, 2024. By roll call vote: 5 ayes.
CONTRACT
Kari Benz, Human Services Director, presented the 2020 contract between Minnehaha County and Carroll Institute to provide housing and a low-intensity, short term residential and pre-treatment program for individuals who have been court ordered into treatment. The major provisions of the contract are as follows: Carroll Institute will provide housing for individuals in their facility at 327 S. Spring, Sioux Falls at a flat rate of $78.54 per day/per bed on an as needed/as available basis; and the Sheriff’s Office will provide transportation from the detoxification center or the jail upon a schedule determined by the Sheriff’s Office. MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Barth, to authorize the Chair to sign the 2020 Contract for Short-Term Residential Substance Abuse Pre-Treatment Services between Minnehaha County and Carroll Institute beginning January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 at a flat rate of $78.54 per day/per bed. 5 ayes.
BRIEFING
Betty Oldenkamp, Lutheran Social Services President/CEO, and Rebecca Kiesow-Knudsen, Lutheran Social Services Vice-President of Community Services, gave a briefing on South Dakota Refugee Resettlement and requested the Commission consider a formal letter of consent in response to Executive Order 13888 issued by President Trump in September 2019.
POLICY REVIEW
Craig Dewey, Assistant Commission Administrative Officer, presented the annual review of the Minnehaha County Facility Power Outage Response Protocol that went into effect January 1, 2012. The policy has been sent to Department Heads for review and discussion with staff.
LIAISON REPORTS
Commissioner Heiberger reported that problems with the 4-H’s phone systems having been resolved.
Commissioner Karsky reported on a meeting held on January 6, 2020, to discuss the formation of a board for the Triage Center Project.
MOTION by Barth, seconded by Heiberger, to recess the Minnehaha County Commission Meeting at 10:43 a.m. 5 ayes.
MOTION by Barth, seconded by Beninga, to reconvene the Minnehaha County Commission Meeting at 10:55 a.m. 5 ayes.
MOTION by Barth, seconded by Beninga, to enter into Executive Session pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2 (1), (3) and (4). ayes.
MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Barth, to adjourn. 5 ayes.
The Commission adjourned until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.
APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION:
Jean Bender
Chair
ATTEST:
Olivia Larson
Deputy Auditor
Published at the approximate cost of $330.33.
January 15, 2020
___ Notice of Deadline ___
NOTICE OF DEADLINE FOR FILING NOMINATING PETITIONS FOR THE PRIMARY ELECTION AND FOR FILING INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE PETITIONS
The deadline for filing nominating petitions for the primary election is March 31, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. central time. If a petition is mailed by registered mail by March 31, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. central time, it is considered filed.
The deadline for filing nominating petitions to run as an independent candidate in the general election is April 28, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. central time. If a petition is mailed by registered mail by April 28, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. central time, it is considered filed. For the offices of County Treasurer, County State’s Attorney, and County Commissioner (2) nominating petitions must be filed in the office of the Minnehaha County Auditor, and nominating petitions for the offices of U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative, Public Utilities Commissioner, State Senate for Legislative Districts 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 25, and State Representatives (2) in each of the Legislative Districts 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 25 must be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State, State Capitol Building, Pierre, SD 57501.
The deadline for filing nominating petitions to run as an independent candidate for president in the general election is August 4, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. central time. If a petition is mailed by registered mail by August 4, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. central time, it is considered filed.
Nominating petitions for the offices of County Treasurer, State’s Attorney, County Commissioner (2), and Statement to be filed by the person wishing to fill positions of Democratic or Republican Precinct Committeeman or Precinct Committeewoman must be filed in the office of the County Auditor during regular business hours. Nominating petitions for the offices of U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative, State Senate for Legislative Districts 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 25, State Representatives (2) in each of the Legislative Districts 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 25, and Heartland Consumer Power District Director Subdivisions 4 must be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State, State Capitol Building, Pierre, SD 57501, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. central time.
Robert Litz,
County Auditor
Published twice at the approximate cost of $41.76.
January 15 & 22, 2020
