Minnehaha County Commission Meeting
January 6, 2026 · Minnehaha, SD
Attendees
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Beninga
(Commissioner)
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Bleyenberg
(Commissioner)
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Heisey
(Commissioner)
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Karsky
(Commissioner)
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Kippley
(Commissioner)
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Kym Christiansen
(Commission Recorder)
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Eric Bogue
(Chief Civil Deputy State's Attorney)
✓ Present: 7/7
Decisions
Agenda Items
#1
Election of 2026 Commission Chair and Vice-Chair
The commission elected Dean Karsky as Chair and Jen Bleyenberg as Vice-Chair for 2026.
#1
Election of 2026 Commission Chair and Vice-Chair
The commission elected Dean Karsky as Chair and Jen Bleyenberg as Vice-Chair for 2026.
#2
Designation of Official Newspapers
The commission designated the Brandon Valley Journal, Garretson Gazette, Minnehaha Messenger, and The Dakota Scout as official newspapers for Minnehaha County in 2026.
#2
Designation of Official Newspapers
The commission designated the Brandon Valley Journal, Garretson Gazette, Minnehaha Messenger, and The Dakota Scout as official newspapers for Minnehaha County in 2026.
#3
Record of Non-Elected Department Heads
The commission recorded the following individuals as non-elected department heads: Tom Greco, Chris Lilla, Mark Kriens, Jacob Maras, Carey Jo Deaver, Kari Benz, Monte Watembach, Jamie Gravett, Bill Hoskins, Scott Anderson, Julie Hofer, and Traci Smith.
#3
Record of Non-Elected Department Heads
The commission recorded the following individuals as non-elected department heads: Tom Greco, Chris Lilla, Mark Kriens, Jacob Maras, Carey Jo Deaver, Kari Benz, Monte Watembach, Jamie Gravett, Bill Hoskins, Scott Anderson, Julie Hofer, and Traci Smith.
Public Comments
1 speaker
Gary Meyer
· Topic: Increases in Commissioner's salary
Gary Meyer spoke about the increases in the Commissioner's salary.