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THE MINNEHAHA COUNTY COMMISSION CONVENED AT 9:00 AM on January 6, 2026, pursuant to
adjournment on December 23, 2025. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT WERE: Beninga, Bleyenberg, Heisey, and
Karsky. Commissioner Kippley was absent. Also present were Kym Christiansen, Commission Recorder, and
Eric Bogue, Chief Civil Deputy State's Attorney.
Chair Karsky called the meeting to order.
MOTION by Bleyenberg, seconded by Heisey, to Approve the Agenda. 4 ayes.
ELECTION OF 2026 CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
2025 Commission Chair Karsky called for nominations for the 2026 Commission Chairperson. MOTION by
Bleyenberg, seconded by Beninga, to Nominate Dean Karsky as Commission Chairperson for 2026. Roll Call
Vote to Elect Dean Karsky as the 2026 Commission Chairperson. By roll call vote: 4 ayes.
Chair Karsky called for nominations for the 2026 Commission Vice-Chairperson. MOTION by Beninga,
seconded by Heisey, to Nominate Jen Bleyenberg as Commission Vice-Chairperson for 2026. Roll Call Vote to
Elect Jen Bleyenberg as the 2026 Commission Vice-Chairperson. By roll call vote: 4 ayes.
DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS
Meredith Jarchow, Assistant Commission Administrative Officer, was present to report on the proposals received
from the Argus Leader, Brandon Valley Journal, Garretson Gazette, Minnehaha Messenger, and The Dakota
Scout for designation as official newspapers. The proposal from Argus Leader includes a rate of $.30 per line and
$.24 subsequent Pre-July 1 and $.306 per line and $.2448 subsequent Post-July 1. The proposal from the Brandon
Valley Journal includes a rate of $.3195 per line for minutes and $.355 per line for other notices Pre-July 1 and
$.33228 per line for minutes and $.3692 per line for other notices Post-July 1. The proposals from the Garretson
Gazette and Minnehaha Messenger each include a rate of $.3258 per line for minutes and $.362 per line for other
notices Pre-July 1 and $.33228 per line for minutes and $.3692 per line for other notices Post-July 1. The proposal
from The Dakota Scout includes a rate of $.290 per line for minutes and $.322 per line for other notices Pre-July 1
and $.29376 per line for minutes and $.3264 per line for other notices Post-July 1. Garrick Moritz, Garretson
Gazette Owner; Lisa Miller, New Century Press General Manager; and Jill Meier, Brandon Valley Journal
Publisher/General Manager, were present and stated their appreciation for the consideration of their publications
as official newspapers. MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Designate the Brandon Valley Journal,
Garretson Gazette, Minnehaha Messenger, and The Dakota Scout as the Official Newspapers for Minnehaha
County in 2026. By roll call vote: 4 ayes.
RECORD OF NON-ELECTED DPEARTMENT HEADS
Upon the request of Tom Greco, Commission Administrative Officer, MOTION by Heisey, seconded by
Bleyenberg, to Record the Following Individuals as Non-Elected Department Heads, as of January 1, 2026: Tom
Greco-Commission Office; Chris Lilla-Equalization; Mark Kriens-Facilities; Jacob Maras-Highway; Carey Jo
Deaver-Human Resources; Kari Benz-Human Services; Monte Watembach-Information Technology; Jamie
Gravett-Juvenile Detention Center; Bill Hoskins-Museum; Scott Anderson-Planning & Zoning/Parks; Julie Hofer-
Public Advocate; and Traci Smith-Public Defender. By roll call vote: 4 ayes.
CORONER APPOINTMENT
Upon the request of Meredith Jarchow, Assistant Commission Administrative Officer, MOTION by Bleyenberg,
seconded by Heisey, to Authorize the Appointment of Dr. Kenneth S. Snell for Minnehaha County Coroner for
2026 and Approve Resolution MC26-01. By roll call vote: 4 ayes.

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RESOLUTION MC26-01
AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF THE MINNEHAHA COUNTY CORONER
WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of South Dakota adopted SDCL § 7-7-1.4 which established that the
board of county commissioners in a county may appoint, by resolution, a coroner who shall serve at the pleasure
of the board; and
WHEREAS, the Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners previously appointed Dr. Kenneth S. Snell, a duly
qualified medical pathologist, to perform the duties of the Minnehaha County Coroner and to serve in the capacity
of Medical Examiner for a one-year term in 2025; and
WHEREAS, the Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners wish to re-appoint Dr. Snell in 2026 to satisfy the
intent of the statutes for Coroner; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners herby appoint
Dr. Kenneth S. Snell as Coroner for Minnehaha County for a one-year term beginning on January 1, 2026 and
ending on December 31, 2026.
Dated this 6th day of January, 2026
APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION:
Dean Karsky
Commission Chair
ATTEST: Leah Anderson, Auditor
Kym Christiansen
Deputy Auditor
COMMISSIONER SALARY
Upon the request of Tom Greco, Commission Administrative Officer, MOTION by Heisey, seconded by
Bleyenberg, to Elect a Salary and Approve Resolution MC26-02. By roll call vote: 4 ayes. Public Comment was
received from Gary Meyer, Jean Childs, Penny BayBridge, and Jennifer Foss.
Resolution MC 26-02
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 2026 ANNUAL SALARIES FOR MINNEHAHA COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS, during the first regular meeting of 2026 the Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners considered
and approved the following action regarding Commission salaries pursuant to SDCL 7-7-5;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners that the following
annual salaries for members of said Board are approved for 2026:
$40,268.80 for Commissioners who do not serve as either Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson;
$41,787.20 for the Chairperson;
$41,288.00 for the Vice-Chairperson.
Dated this 6th Day of January, 2026
APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION
Dean Karksy
CHAIRPERSON

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ATTEST: Leah Anderson, Auditor
Kym Christiansen
Deputy Auditor
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Heisey, to Approve the Consent Agenda. By roll call vote: 4 ayes. The
consent agenda includes the following items:
Commission Meeting Minutes for December 23, 2025
Bills to be Paid $2,861,450.47
1J HOMES LLC Sign Deposits $50, 3200 RUSSELL LLC Motels $1950, A TO Z WORLD LANGUAG Interpreters $150,
A&B BUSINESS SOLUT Furniture & Office Equipment $3575, A&B BUSINESS SOLUT Lease-Rental Agreement
$182.76, A&B BUSINESS SOLUT Maintenance Contracts $734.46, A&B BUSINESS SOLUT Office Supplies $36.95,
AARON GEORGE PROPERT Welfare Rent $2098, ACCREDITATION AUDIT Subscriptions $150, AEGIS LLC Welfare
Rent $700, AFFORDABLE HOUSING S Welfare Rent $400, AIRGAS USA LLC Small Tools & Shop Supplies $423.69,
AIRWAY SERVICE INC Automotive/Small Equipment $863.37, AIRWAY SERVICE INC Gas Oil & Diesel $539.68, ALL
NATIONS INTERPRE Interpreters $1859.35, ALPINE REAL ESTATE Welfare Rent $1000, AMAZON CAPITAL SERVI
Furniture & Office Equipment $172.32, AMERICAN INK LLC Uniform Allowance $193.15, ANDERSON, AUBREY
Business Travel $100.8, ANGEL, EDWARD P Attorney Fees $1956, APLAND CAPITAL Welfare Rent $1700, APPEARA
Program Activities $226.75, ARCHITECTURE INC Administration Bldg $40000, AUTOMATIC BUILDING C Jail Repairs
& Maintenance $252.04, AVERA MCKENNAN Hospitals $37621, AVERA MCKENNAN Other Medical Services
$3812.65, AVERA MCKENNAN Professional Services $87.51, BALOUN LAW PC Child Defense Attorney $1173.3,
BANGS,MCCULLEN,BUTLE Attorney Fees $3096, BECK, JEFFREY R Attorney Fees $381, BIERSCHBACH
EQUIPMEN Automotive/Small Equipment $153.28, BOB BARKER COMPANY I Inmate Supplies $2184, BRANDON
HEIGHTS II L Welfare Rent $400, BRICKSTONE LLC Welfare Rent $875, BRUCE SWAN Jury Fees $30.95, BUILDERS
SUPPLY COMP Building Repairs & Maintenance $5311.2, BUILDERS SUPPLY COMP HHS Maintenance $261.83,
BUILDERS SUPPLY COMP Jail Repairs & Maintenance $10, C & R SUPPLY INC Truck Repairs & Maintenance $9.6,
CANFIELD BUSINESS IN Furniture & Office Equipment $16684.7, CDW GOVERNMENT Data Processing Supplies
$1631.25, CENTURY BUSINESS PRO Maintenance Contracts $458.71, CENTURYLINK Data Communications $2132.7,
CENTURYLINK LONG DIS Telephone $29.29, CHAGOLLA, ALBERT Interpreters $390, CHAKS LLC Welfare Rent
$1000, CINTAS CORPORATION Janitorial Chemical Supplies $279.45, CINTAS CORPORATION Uniform Allowance
$113.38, CLEAR LAKE TOWNSHIP Pipe & Culvert Inventory $2714.4, CONSTELLATION Natural Gas $21955.77,
CORRECTIONAL MEDICAL Contract Services $357123.28, CRAFTMASTER HARDWARE Jail Repairs & Maintenance
$674, DAKOTA AUTO PARTS Truck Repairs & Maintenance $542.04, DAKOTA FLUID POWER I Automotive/Small
Equipment $26.37, DAKOTA FLUID POWER I Hwy Shop Repairs & Maintenance $1195.01, DAKOTA RIDGE Welfare
Rent $500, DAKOTA TOOL & SHARPE Program Activities $136.45, DATA SYSTEMS INC Maintenance Contracts
$4000, DECASTRO LAW OFFICE Attorney Fees $25254.5, DERHAGOPIAN LAW PROF Attorney Fees $2208,
DOCKENDORF EQUIPMENT Outside Repair $295, DOUGLAS DYNAMICS INC Parts Inventory $1070.2, DREXLER,
RUSSELL Uniform Allowance $498.84, DUST TEX SERVICE INC Janitorial Chemical Supplies $43.59, DYNAMIC
SERVICES LLC Professional Services $3100, DYNAMIC SERVICES LLC Welfare Rent $1000, EAST RIVER
PSYCHOLOG Psych Evals $2500, ED STIVERS FORD INC Automobiles $144846, EICH LAW OFFICE LLC Attorney
Fees $1668, FALL LINE FORENSICS Expert Witness Fees & Expenses $6975, FALLS VIEW Welfare Rent $509.03,
FASTENAL COMPANY Sign Supply Inventory $59.15, FASTENAL COMPANY Small Tools & Shop Supplies $1149.91,
FIRST DAKOTA NATIONA Lease Interest $122.19, FIRST DAKOTA NATIONA Lease Principal $3931.83, FLATS AT
PRAIRIE Welfare Rent $700, FRISBEES PLBG HVAC E Heat, Vent & AC Repairs $514.86, G & R CONTROLS INC
Museum Renovations $1302, GALLS PARENT HOLDING Uniform Allowance $335.75, GEOTEK ENGINEERING &
Architects & Engineers $3088.75, GIBSON, DANIEL Welfare Rent $625, GOLDEN WEST Telephone $63.95, GOVEXEC
HOLDINGS LLC Education & Training $1000, GOVEXEC HOLDINGS LLC Professional Services $5000, GRAHAM
TIRE CO NORTH Automotive/Small Equipment $552, GRAINGER Heat, Vent & AC Repairs $310.88, GRAINGER Sign
Supply Inventory $715.04, GUZMAN, SANDRA V Interpreters $90, HALCYON PROPERTIES Welfare Rent $500,
HANSON TOWNHOUSE LLC Welfare Rent $700, HATTERVIG, CLAIR Uniform Allowance $15.01, HIGH POINT
NETWORKS Software $2451, HIGH POINT NETWORKS Subscriptions $12.66, HILLVIEW APARTMENTS Welfare
Rent $1600, HOFFMAN, DUSTIN Welfare Rent $900, HORIZON PLACE Welfare Rent $538, HUB INTERNATIONAL

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GR Hazard Insurance (Bldgs) $6373, HYVEE ACCOUNTS RECEI Jury Fees $130.44, HYVEE ACCOUNTS RECEI
Pharmacies $106.56, I STATE TRUCK INC Truck Repairs & Maintenance $201.39, I STATE TRUCK INC
Trucks/Tractors/Trailers $102865, IMEG CORP Architects & Engineers $847.89, INNOVATIVE OFFICE SO Furniture &
Office Equipment $3178.7, INNOVATIVE OFFICE SO HHS Custodial Supplies $238.4, INNOVATIVE OFFICE SO
Janitorial Chemical Supplies $238.4, INSTITUTIONS SERVICE Jail Repairs & Maintenance $1806.31, INTERSTATE
OFFICE PR Office Supplies $122.55, INTERSTATE POWER SYS Automotive/Small Equipment $520, INTERSTATE
POWER SYS Maintenance Contracts $474.43, IRVING CENTER APARTM Welfare Rent $788, IS RESTAURANT
EQUIP Jail Repairs & Maintenance $901.6, ISI LLC Interpreters $220, JCL SOLUTIONS Inmate Supplies $1748.6, JCL
SOLUTIONS Kitchen/Cleaning Supplies $4014.59, JD PROPERTY SOLUTION Welfare Rent $700, JEFFERSON
PARTNERS L Transportation $1514.19, JEO CONSULTING GROUP Architects & Engineers $28743.75, JIM & RONS
SERVICE I Professional Services $95, JONAS, DARRELL Uniform Allowance $200.21, KARPEL COMPUTER SYST
Software $50600, KNECHT, ANDREW J Child Defense Attorney $5551.5, KRUSE LAW OFFICE Attorney Fees $3500,
KURITA AMERICA HOLDI Heat, Vent & AC Repairs $4651.05, KYLE NEU Business Travel $168, LACEY RENTALS
INC Lease-Rental Agreement $140, LEXIPOL LLC Education & Training $2400, LIGHTNING TOWING Professional
Services $305, LISA CARLSON REPORTI Court Reporters $112.7, LOPEZ, REBECA Interpreters $365, LUNDY, TYLER
Uniform Allowance $205, LUTHER, JEFF Medical Director $2833.33, LUTHERAN SOCIAL SVCS Evening Report
Center $7538.04, LUTHERAN SOCIAL SVCS Shelter Care/Reception Center $111183.58, MARION COMMUNITY MHP
Welfare Rent $635, MATTSON, MIKE Uniform Allowance $124.34, MCGOVERN, MIKE Uniform Allowance $15.12,
MCJ INC Janitorial Chemical Supplies $69.95, MCKINNEY, JAMES Program Activities $400, MENARD INC Truck
Repairs & Maintenance $44.71, MIDAMERICAN ENERGY C Natural Gas $8868.36, MIDCONTINENT COMMUNI
Amounts Held For Others $145.39, MIDCONTINENT COMMUNI Subscriptions $91.39, MIDWAY SERVICE INC Gas
Oil & Diesel $14349.19, MIDWEST ALARM COMPAN Maintenance Contracts $1337.17, MIDWEST ALARM COMPAN
Professional Services $1337.17, MIDWEST OIL COMPANY Fuel Oil $2616.84, MIDWESTERN MECHANICA Coliseum
$125, MIDWESTERN MECHANICA Contract Services $1140, MIDWESTERN MECHANICA HHS Maintenance $265,
MIDWESTERN MECHANICA Jail Repairs & Maintenance $790, MRG HAUFF LLC Uniform Allowance $30, MURRAY
APARTMENTS Welfare Rent $540, MYERS, HEATHER Uniform Allowance $321.48, NAPA AUTO PARTS
Automotive/Small Equipment $836.79, NAPA AUTO PARTS Parts Inventory $1525.88, NAPA AUTO PARTS Small Tools
& Shop Supplies $-33.74, NATIONAL 4-H COUNCIL Other Supplies $86.23, NORTHEAST INVESTMENT Welfare Rent
$900, NYBERGS ACE HARDWARE Road Maint & Material $542.98, NYBERGS ACE HARDWARE Small Tools &
Shop Supplies $39.89, OLSON OIL CO. Automotive/Small Equipment $250, OLSON, DAWN Court Reporters $1365.65,
OLSON, ROBERT Taxable Meal Allowances $36, OREILLY AUTOMOTIVE S Small Tools & Shop Supplies $119.9,
OSBORN, ROXANE R Court Reporters $63.75, PALLUCK, ETHAN Taxable Meal Allowances $36, PARADISE
PROPERTIES Welfare Rent $650, PARK VIEW APTS Welfare Rent $369.99, PFEIFER IMPLEMENT CO Heavy Equip
Repairs & Maint $843.49, PFEIFLE, SAM Welfare Rent $1800, PIONEER ENTERPRISES Burials $7000, POINT GUARD
Welfare Rent $500, PRECISE MRM LLC Software $360, PRECISION KIOSK TECH Testing Supplies $4500,
QUALIFIED PRESORT SE Postage $220.91, R&L SUPPLY LTD Plumbing & Welding $2.2, RATERMAN, CODY D
Attorney Fees $1056, REFINED AUTO Sign Deposits $50, REYNOLDS LAW LLC Attorney Fees $5586.5, RISTY,
MAXINE J Court Reporters $94.35, RJ KOOL MIDWEST INC Jail Repairs & Maintenance $2168.85, RUNNING SUPPLY
INC JDC Maintenance $458.22, SAFARI LTD Store Inventory $433.78, SAFE HOME LTD PTNRSH Rent Subsidies
$10639, SAMS CLUB - MEMBERSH Memberships $49.81, SAMS CLUB - MEMBERSH Miscellaneous Expense $114.8,
SANFORD Other Medical Services $3110.8, SANFORD CLINIC Contract Services $31004.51, SANFORD CLINIC
Professional Services $80.94, SCHAUNAMAN, KURT Uniform Allowance $128.63, SCHUMACHER ELEVATOR Jail
Repairs & Maintenance $3716.67, SD ASSOC OF COUNTY C Memberships $48034, SD ASSOC OF COUNTY O
Memberships $14402.38, SD HUMAN SERVICES CE Psych Evals $1200, SD PUBLIC ASSURANCE Comprehensive Gen
Liability $235832.31, SD SHERIFFS ASSOC Memberships $6416.42, SD SYMPHONY ORCHESTR Program Activities
$400, SDML WORKERS COMPENS Workers Compensation $528289, SECOG Miscellaneous Expense $28002,
SHERWIN WILLIAMS Jail Repairs & Maintenance $128.79, SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRI Architects & Engineers
$26521.94, SIOUX EMPIRE FAIR AS Miscellaneous Expense $12500, SIOUX FALLS CITY Electricity $8894.59, SIOUX
FALLS CITY Miscellaneous Expense $351357.69, SIOUX FALLS CITY Professional Services $86600.8, SIOUX FALLS
CITY Water - Sewer $938.05, SIOUX FALLS FORD INC Gas Oil & Diesel $68.25, SIOUX RIVER MENTAL H Psych
Evals $4000, SPROLES, KEN Welfare Rent $280, SSC Welfare Rent $1400, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Amts Held-
Daily Scram $7400, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Amts Held-Remote Breath $1705, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT
Architects & Engineers $5862.39, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Construction Safety $303, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT
Extension Background Checks $30, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Federal Grants $3015.8, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT
Other Supplies $20.93, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Safety & Rescue Equipment $208, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Sign
Supply Inventory $4714.53, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOT Uniform Allowance $157.75, STATE STEEL OF SD Small Tools
& Shop Supplies $220, STRANGE FARRELL JOHN Attorney Fees $349.88, STREICHERS INC Uniform Allowance

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$283.99, SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE Board Of Prisoners-Meals $141551.86, SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE Child Care Food
$1633.97, SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE Donations $458.88, SUMMIT FOOD SERVICE Inmate Supplies $212.96, SUMMIT
FOOD SERVICE School Lunch Program $3533.48, SUNSET LAW ENFORCEME Ammunition $3981.25, TAB LIBERTY
Welfare Rent $695, TEEL, CLYDE Program Activities $300, THINK 3D SOLUTIONS MacArthur SJC Grant $26250, TIM
GUSTAFSON Business Travel $168, TOWER OF DAVID Welfare Rent $398, TRAFFIC AND PARKING Sign Supply
Inventory $1197.48, TRANE Heat, Vent & AC Repairs $1311.86, TRANSOURCE TRUCK & E Parts Inventory $1449.4,
TRANSOURCE TRUCK & E Truck Repairs & Maintenance $37.66, TRI-STATE NURSING Professional Services
$3311.5, TRIANGLE PROPERTIES Welfare Rent $700, TURNWELL MENTAL HEAL Attorney Fees $2407, TWO WAY
SOLUTIONS IN Communication Equipment $755.9, TZADIK SIOUX FALLS P Welfare Rent $1709.04, TZADIK SIOUX
FALLS P Welfare Utilities $638, US FOODS INC Other Supplies $71.11, US FOODS INC Professional Services $2217.22,
VANDERRIGHT LLC Welfare Rent $700, VB FALLS TERRACE Welfare Rent $968, VERTIV Jail Repairs &
Maintenance $14213.97, WALL LAKE SANITARY D Water - Sewer $90, WALTER, MAX Attorney Fees $2414,
WALTON, MARCUS Child Defense Attorney $1725, WEERHEIM LAW OFFICE Bd Exp Fees (Minnehaha) $6204,
WEERHEIM LAW OFFICE Crisis Intervention Program $72, WELLS, KIMBERLY Attorney Fees $429, WILLOWS
EDGE Welfare Rent $700, WOODS FULLER SHULTZ Child Defense Attorney $72, WYNN REALTY LLC Welfare Rent
$700, XCEL ENERGY Electricity $55483, XCEL ENERGY Road Maint & Material $31.95, XCEL ENERGY INC Welfare
Utilities $1028.81.
December 2025 Commission Salaries
COMMISSION Salaries $40,022.27
AUDITOR Salaries $68,479.07
TREASURER Salaries $116,813.84
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Salaries $106,577.27
STATES ATTORNEY Salaries $558,080.66
PUBLIC DEFENDER Salaries $364,718.71
PUBLIC ADVOCATE Salaries $103,578.08
FACILITIES Salaries $72,280.44
EQUALIZATION Salaries $134,599.05
REGISTER OF DEEDS Salaries $51,290.65
HUMAN RESOURCES Salaries $44,016.37
SHERIFF Salaries $1,696,335.58
JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER Salaries $276,236.68
HIGHWAY Salaries $187,134.96
HUMAN SERVICES Salaries $183,180.11
MUSEUM Salaries $100,964.65
PLANNING Salaries $51,820.00
EXTENSION Salaries $4,201.00
The following report was received and placed on file in the Auditor's Office:
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks 2025 Annual Wildlife Damage Program Report
Routine Personnel Actions
New Hires
1. Melvin Carter, Juvenile Correctional Officer for the Juvenile Detention Center, at $27.57/hour (306/1) effective
1/5/26.
2. Elijah Fenner, variable hour Juvenile Correctional Worker for the Juvenile Detention Center, at $25.00/hour
effective 1/5/26.
3. Katrin Hafner, variable hour Juvenile Correctional Worker for the Juvenile Detention Center, at $25.00/hour
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4. Madisyn Walls, Juvenile Correctional Officer for the Juvenile Detention Center, at $27.57/hour (306/1)
effective 1/8/26.
5. Scarlett McGuinness, variable hour Museum Aide for the Museum, at $16.25/hour effective 1/9/26.
Promotions
1. Victoria Reker, Senior Deputy Public Advocate to Supervising Attorney for the Public Advocate's Office, at
$5,772.00/biweekly (316/7) effective 1/3/26.
Step Increases
1. Lindy DeGroot, Correctional Systems Operator for the Jail, at $27.31/hour (304/5) effective 12/14/25.
2. Benjamin Burns, Paralegal for the Public Defender's Office, at $35.26/hour (307/6) effective 12/11/25.
3. Sarah Kerkvliet, Paralegal Supervisor for the Public Defender's Office, at $45.36/hour (308/12) effective
12/26/25.
To record significant employee anniversaries for January, 2026: 5 years-Daniel Haggar, Kristin Swanson, Allen
Wolf; 10 years-Darin Gonsor; 25 years-Jill VanVeldhuiz; 30 years-Kevin Gansz.
To record volunteers in County Departments for December 2025. This list is on file at Human Resources.
Notices and Requests
South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources Notice of General Air Quality Operating Permit
for Concrete Plants Operating in South Dakota
Items within Policy Guidelines
RESOLUTION MC26-03
WHEREAS, a County Lien exists in favor of Minnehaha County and against DPNO 81583 in the amount of
$2,618.30; and
WHEREAS, upon review, the Minnehaha County Auditor has determined that one lien entry identified as R-File
102038 in the amount of $2,327.30 is incorrect; and
WHEREAS, based upon information and belief, the Minnehaha County Auditor believes the lien entry identified
as R-File 102038 in the amount of $2,327.30 should be released from the lienee pursuant to SDCL § 23A-40-16;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that after due consideration of the above circumstances and the need to
release lien entry identified as R-File 102038, the Board of County Commissioners finds it advisable and proper
to authorize the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to execute and the County Auditor to attest the following:
Pursuant to SDCL § 23A-40-16, the Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners directs that correction be made
to the lien in DPNO 81583 by releasing the lien entry identified as R-File 102038 in the amount of $2,327.30,
resulting in a revised total County Lien in favor of Minnehaha County and against DPNO 81583 in the amount of
$291.00.
Dated at Sioux Falls, South Dakota, this 6th day of January, 2026.

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APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS:
Dean Karsky
Chair
ATTEST: Leah Anderson, County Auditor
Kym Christiansen
Deputy Auditor
RESOLUTION MC26-04
WHEREAS, a County Lien exists in favor of Minnehaha County and against DPNO 115221 in the amount of
$819.60, DPNO 100809 in the amount of $302.30, DPNO 114905 in the amount of 151.50, and DPNO 106685 in
the amount of $1,282.90; and
WHEREAS, based upon information and belief, the Minnehaha County Auditor believes the liens were
incorrectly entered against the lienees and concludes that the liens listed above should be released from the lienees
pursuant to SDCL § 23A-40-16;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that after due consideration of the above circumstances and the need to
release the liens identified as DPNO 115221, DPNO 100809, DPNO 114905, and DPNO 106685, the Board of
County Commissioners finds it advisable and proper to authorize the Chair of the Board of Commissioners to
execute and the County Auditor to attest the following:
Pursuant to SDCL § 23A-40-16, the Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners directs that correction be made
to the liens in DPNO 115221 in the amount of $819.60, DPNO 100809 in the amount of $302.30, DPNO 114905
in the amount of 151.50, and DPNO 106685 in the amount of $1,282.90, by releasing the lien entries resulting in a
revised total County Lien in favor of Minnehaha County of $0.00 for each of the respective liens listed above.
Dated at Sioux Falls, South Dakota, this 6th day of January, 2026.
APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS:
Dean Karsky
Chair
ATTEST: Leah Anderson, County Auditor
Kym Christiansen
Deputy Auditor
REQUEST FOR STATE AID FOR SALARY OF COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER
Upon the request of Brett Johnson, Community Services Engagement Manager, MOTION by Beninga, seconded
by Heisey, to Authorize the Chair to Sign a Request for State Aid for Salary of County Veterans Service Officer
Application. By roll call vote: 4 ayes.
ELECTION RESOLUTIONS
Upon the request of Leah Anderson, Auditor, MOTION by Bleyenberg, seconded by Beninga, to Approve
Resolution MC26-05 To Establish Rates of Pay for Election Workers and Rental Rate for Polling Locations for
the 2026 Election Cycle. By roll call vote: 4 ayes.
RESOLUTION MC26-05
TO ESTABLISH RATES OF PAY FOR ELECTION WORKERS AND RENTAL RATE FOR POLLING
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WHEREAS, it may be necessary to appoint election officials in 2026; 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 meeting in January; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners that for the year 2026, election officials shall be
paid as follows:
Precinct Superintendent $250.00 per day
Precinct Deputy $200.00 per day
Absentee Precinct Superintendent $18.50 per hour
Absentee Board, Absentee Assistants, Resolution Board $17.00 per hour
and Counting Center Assistants
Precinct setup (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. $25.00 flat rate
Ballot Box Pickup $15.00 flat rate
Personal Cell phone use at precinct $10.00 flat rate
Mileage reimbursement for delivering pollbooks and ballot boxes
(At applicable rate pursuant to SDCL § 12-15-11 and § 3-9-1)
Post-Election Audit Board (Training & Conducting Audit) $18.00 per hour
(ARSD 05:02:23:15)
Rate of rent for polling locations. $200 flat rate
Dated this 6th day of January, 2026.
APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION:
Dean Karsky
Chair
ATTEST: Leah Anderson, Auditor
Kym Christiansen
Deputy Auditor
Upon the request of Leah Anderson, Auditor, MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Bleyenberg, to Approve
Resolution MC25-06 Establishing Record of 2026 Minnehaha County Designated Polling Places. By roll call
vote: 4 ayes.
RESOLUTION MC26-06
ESTABLISH RECORD OF 2026 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 2026 elections, now
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the Minnehaha County Commission that the following locations will
serve as polling places in 2026:
Precinct Polling Place Address
01-04 Active Generations – Main Campus 2300 W 46th St

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01-05 Active Generations – Main Campus 2300 W 46th St
01-06 Sunnycrest United Methodist Church 4801 W 41st St
01-09 Peace Lutheran Church 5509 W 41st St
01-10 LifeChange Church 6300 W 41st St
01-17 LifeChange Church 6300 W 41st St
01-19 De Dios Es El Poder Church 1605 W 51st St
02-01 De Dios Es El Poder Church 1605 W 51st St
02-02 Southern Hills United Methodist Church 3400 E 49th St
02-03 Harvey Dunn Elementary School 2400 S Bahnson Ave
02-06 Westminster Presbyterian Church 3801 E 26th St
02-08 Embrace Church 2800 E 57th St
02-09 Embrace Church 2800 E 57th St
02-14 Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 5500 E 57th St
02-17 Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 5500 E 57th St
02-18 Eastside Baptist Church 6101 E 49th St
03-01 Asbury United Methodist Church 2425 S Western Ave
03-05 SD Military Heritage Alliance Inc 1600 W Russell St
03-09 Saint Michael’s Catholic Church 1600 S Marion Rd
03-10 Good News Church 1800 S Valley View Rd
03-11 Church at the Gate 6820 W 26th St
03-12 Career & Technical Education Academy 4700 W Career Cir
03-13 Oscar Howe Elementary School 2801 S Valley View Rd
03-14 George McGovern Middle School 6221 W Maple St
03-15 Connection Church 2201 S Marion Rd
03-16 Memorial Middle School 1401 S Sertoma Ave
03-17 Memorial Middle School 1401 S Sertoma Ave
03-18 George McGovern Middle School 6221 W Maple St
03-19 Prairie West Library 7630 W 26th St
03-20 McCrossan Visitor Center 47135 260th St
04-02 Emmanuel Baptist Church 1600 E 12th St
04-03 East Side Lutheran Church (Barn) 1300 E 10th St
04-04 Wesley United Methodist Church 1700 E 6th St
04-05 The Word of Life Pentecostal Church 3513 N 10th Ave
04-06 Faith Lutheran Church 601 N Cliff Ave
04-07 Anne Sullivan Elementary School 3701 E 3rd St
04-08 Saint Lambert’s Catholic Church 1000 S Bahnson Ave
04-09 Grace Lutheran Church 3300 E 18th St
04-10 Active Generations – East Campus 5500 E Active Generations Pl
04-11 Wild Flower Presbyterian Church 4800 E 6th St
04-12 Hilltop United Methodist Church 1312 S Bahnson Ave
04-13 Grace Lutheran Church 3300 E 18th St
04-15 Lord of Life Lutheran Church 2600 S Sycamore Ave
04-16 The Word of Life Pentecostal Church 3513 N 10th Ave
04-17 Ben Reifel Middle School 6700 E 41st St
04-18 Ben Reifel Middle School 6700 E 41st St
04-19 Anne Sullivan Elementary School 3701 E 3rd St
05-01 First Lutheran Church 327 S Dakota Ave
05-02 First Lutheran Church 327 S Dakota Ave
05-03 Zion Lutheran Church 1400 S Duluth Ave
05-04 DakotAbilities 1116 S 4th Ave
05-06 Hope Lutheran Church 1700 S Cliff Ave
05-07 All Souls Church 2222 S Cliff Ave

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05-08 Instructional Planning Center 201 E 38th St
05-09 Our Savior's Lutheran Church 909 W 33rd St
05-12 Instructional Planning Center 201 E 38th St
05-15 Sioux Falls Downtown Library 200 N Dakota Ave
05-16 Sioux Falls Downtown Library 200 N Dakota Ave
05-18 Faith Family Church 127 N Spring Ave
05-19 Saint Mark's Lutheran Church 2001 S Elmwood Ave
05-20 Garfield Elementary School 2421 W 15th St
05-21 18th Street Church 2400 W 18th St
05-22 SD Military Heritage Alliance Inc 1600 W Russell St
05-23 Sioux Falls Downtown Library 200 N Dakota Ave
VP-1 Valley Springs American Legion Club 615 Broadway Ave (Valley Springs)
VP-2 Split Rock Fire Station 7201 E Arrowhead Pkwy
VP-3 Brandon Golf Course 2100 E Aspen Blvd (Brandon)
VP-4 Mapleton Township Hall 47419 258th St (Renner)
VP-5 Brandon City Hall 308 S Main Ave (Brandon)
VP-6 Risen Hope Baptist Church 8545 W 26th St
VP-7 Hartford Senior Center 119 N Main Ave (Hartford)
VP-8 Humboldt Community Center 201 S Main St (Humboldt)
VP-9 Baltic Elementary (Old) Gymnasium 500 3rd St (Baltic)
VP-10 American Legion (Garretson) 504 N Main Ave (Garretson)
VP-11 Lutheran Church of Dell Rapids 701 N Orleans Ave (Dell Rapids)
VP-13 Taopi Community Hall 102 E 3rd St (Colton)
VP-15 Brandon Fire Station 401 N Sioux Blvd (Brandon)
VP-16 Crooks Community Center 701 S West Ave (Crooks)
VP-17 Wall Lake Township Hall 26452 463rd Ave (Hartford)
VP-21 Riverside Event Center (Dell Rapids City Hall) 317 E 4th Street (Dell Rapids)
Dated this 6th day of January 2026
APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION:
Dean Karsky
Chair
ATTEST: Leah Anderson, Auditor
Kym Christiansen
Deputy Auditor
MEETING DATE CHANGE
Upon the request of Tom Greco, Commission Administrative Officer, MOTION by Bleyenberg, seconded by
Heisey, to Reschedule the 2026 Commission Meetings as follows: June 2nd to June 9th; June 23rd to June 30th;
September 15th to September 8th; and November 3rd to November 10th. 4 ayes.
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Gary Meyer, Hartford, SD, spoke about the increases in the Commissioner's salary.
NON-ACTION COMMISSION DISCUSSION
Commissioner Heisey brought up the potential consideration of rescheduling the last meeting in December.

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MOTION by Beninga, seconded by Heisey, to enter into Executive Session pursuant to SDCL 1-25-2 (1), (3), (4),
and (6) at 9:55 a.m. 4 ayes.
Chair Karsky declared the executive session concluded at 10:16 a.m.
MOTION by Heisey, seconded by Beninga, to adjourn at 10:17 a.m. 4 ayes.
The Commission adjourned until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 20th, 2026.
APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION:
Dean Karsky
Chair
ATTEST:
Kym Christiansen
Commission Recorder