01-15-2025 BOOSTER by MOODY COUNTY BOOSTER

USED OIL WANTED!!!!

Call Scott at 605-9973291. tf119

USED TIRES - 15, 16, 17, 18 inch. Good! CALL 605-997-3441 & LEAVE A MESSAGE. Also Brand New chrome reverse rims to fit Dodge pickup. Never mounted with tires!

WE BUY ESTATES!!!! Kollected Objects. 605-906-2183. tf81

ERICKSEN SALVAGE. Buying old cars, trucks, scrap iron, old farm equipment, tin, and wire. Charlie Ericksen. Phone 605-254-4654. TF627

CALL PATRIOT ELECTRIC FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS !!! Commercial. Residential. Industrial. Farmstead. Patriot Electric, Flandreau, SD. 605-997-3536. Don Peters & Brandon Peters. donp@patriot-electricinc. com

COLMAN STORAGE LOCATED OFF HIGHWAY 34. New 15’x50’ storage units. 12’x14’ doors. 6 month and 12 month Leases. Now Available Discounts on One Year Leases. Call for Details 605-864-7430. Outdoor Storage also available.

NEW HORIZONS ROOFING AND GUTTERS, LLC. ALL TYPES OF ROOFING. 18 YEARS EXPERIENCE. VETERAN OWNED. 605-690-4797. tf515

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Diesel Mechanic to join our team. New shop with a/c and plenty of new specialty shop tools. Paid vacation. Matched retirement. Monthly bonuses. Mechanic tool reimbursement program. Full time 8-5 with a hour lunch break. Health insurance. Must have own tools, Have 2-3 years of experience in heavy duty trucks. Starting $28-$35hr. Call Kyle with Double K Sales & Detailing - 605-6951848 or stop by 153032nd Avenue, Brookings to apply. 10t316

The Moody County Resource Center will be CLOSED Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day!

FRIDAY NOON

DEADLINE FOR THE BOOSTER. Call 605997-2872 or better yet email your ads and billing address to ads@iw.net

The Moody County Resource Center will be CLOSED Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day!

DAVE’S APPLIANCE REPAIR Dave Feske, Flandreau SD, Phone 605- 997-3574. Call for all your Appliance Repair Needs! tf

ERICKSEN SALVAGE. Buying old cars, trucks, scrap iron, old farm equipment, tin, and wire. Charlie Ericksen. Phone 605-254-4654. TF627

THE BREADBASKET ACCEPTS CANNED GOODS & MONETARY DONATIONS ON THURSDAYS FROM 1 TO 5 AND FRIDAYS FROM 9 TO NOON (EXCLUDING THE 5TH WEEK OF THE MONTH)! We are a community-supported, 501 (c) organization. Every donation helps feed our clients! Leave a message if you have any questions: 605573-0935. P.O. Box 55 - 202 E. 2nd Ave. Flandreau, SD 57028.

FOR SALE: 1986 GMC 6500, Long Wheel Base, 366, 5 speed with Factory AC, $3500! 2001 Ford F-150 - Super Crew, 4 x 4, 351 Triton, Excellent. $3500! Call 605-880-7608.

MICHEL OUTDOOR

LLC.. Tree removal, Tree Stump Removal, Fence Line Clearing/ Removal, Commercial Mowing,Brush Hogging. Insured. 605-413-9717.

FOR SALE: POLLED HEREFORD BULLS STRAIN OF BULLS. Since 1920! “99 years in the making!” Nelson Polled Herefords. Tracy Minnesota. Call 507-6260239. tf1216

PLASTERING AND PLASTER REPAIR!! Interior or Exterior. Drywall/Housewrap/ Painting/Demo - Interior or exterior! Free estimates - 909-644-7248. Silva Plastering Juan Silva You Tube - silvaplastering take a look!!

ENSZ FENCING WILL DO CUSTOM PASTURE FENCING AND CORRAL FENCING. Tear out old, replace, or build new. FREE quotes. Call Tyler at 605-530-3211.

WE PAY CASH for junk cars, Pickups, Vans and motorcycles. No titles needed. Call or text 605651-5605.

WE BUY ESTATES!!!! Kollected Objects. 605-906-2183. tf81

ERICKSEN SALVAGE. Buying old cars, trucks, scrap iron, old farm equipment, tin, and wire. Charlie Ericksen. Phone 605-254-4654. TF627

NEW HORIZONS ROOFING AND GUTTERS, LLC. ALL TYPES OF ROOFING. 18 YEARS EXPERIENCE. VETERAN OWNED. 605-690-4797. tf515

FOR SALE: BUEHLER SNOWBLOWER! 3 point Hitch, Double Auger, 8’, 540 pto, Hydraulic chute, Always shedded, Like New. $3800. No checks. Delivery available. Call 605-881-1080 or 605542-2769. 2t11

FOR SALE: 1986 GMC 6500, Long Wheel Base, 366, 5 speed with Factory AC, $3500! 2001 Ford F-150 - Super Crew, 4 x 4, 351 Triton, Excellent. $3500! Call 605-880-7608.

USED TIRES - 15, 16, 17, 18 inch. Good! CALL 605-997-3441 & LEAVE A MESSAGE. Also Brand New chrome reverse rims to fit Dodge pickupnever mounted with tires!

ADAM’S BUCKET SERVICE. TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL, Stump Grinding, Storm damage I am insured. Call Adam at 605-864-9759 after 4 pm or leave message

Attention Moody County Residents! The Breadbasket Food Pantry is open Thursdays from 1:30 to 5 pm excluding the 5th Thursday of the month at 202 E. 2nd Ave. Flandreau. 605-573-0935. Please “Like” us on Facebook for more info. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

DAVE’S APPLIANCE

REPAIR Dave Feske, Flandreau SD, Phone 605- 997-3574. Call for all your Appliance Repair Needs!

ADAM’S BUCKET SERVICE. TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL, Stump Grinding, Storm damage I am insured. Call Adam at 605-864-9759 after 4 pm or leave message

The Moody County Resource Center will be CLOSED Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day!

MICHEL OUTDOOR

LLC.. Tree removal, Tree Stump Removal, Fence Line Clearing/ Removal, Commercial Mowing,Brush Hogging. Insured. 605-413-9717.

GENERATORS FOR SALE! BE PREPARED FOR ELECTRIC OUTAGES!! Coleman 4000$300. DEK 4550 - $400 Call 605-997-3441 and leave a message. tfreg

FRIDAY NOON DEADLINE FOR THE BOOSTER. Call 605997-2872 or better yet email your ads and billing address to ads@iw.net

FOR SALE: BUEHLER SNOWBLOWER! 3 point Hitch, Double Auger, 8’, 540 pto, Hydraulic chute, Always shedded, Like New. $3800. No checks. Delivery available. Call 605-881-1080 or 605542-2769. 2t11

NEW HORIZONS ROOFING AND GUTTERS, LLC. ALL TYPES OF ROOFING. 18 YEARS EXPERIENCE. VETERAN OWNED. 605-690-4797. tf515

FOR SALE: POLLED HEREFORD BULLS STRAIN OF BULLS. Since 1920! “99 years in the making!” Nelson Polled Herefords. Tracy Minnesota. Call 507-6260239. tf1216

THANK YOU

I would like to say Thank-You to the Flandreau Santee /Sioux Tribe for everything they did at the time of my wife Denise Hammer’s passing. I’d also like to thank Cole and everyone at Skroch’s Funeral Chapel for all they did. Thank you to Tracii Barse and the drum group; Tom Allen, Jr., (Denise’s Cousin); Pastor John Burshiem; Denise’s Cousins and her Auntie for putting everything together at Eastman Hall. Thank You everyone who sent cards and flowers or food to the services. I want to thank the Royal River Casino for supplying the meal. If I forgot to mention anyone, I am sorry. Thank You.

Troy Hammer & Children of Denise Hammer (Brandon, Buster, Steven, Justin, Aimee, and Kimee)

85th Birthday Card Shower

Shirley Miller will be celebrating her 85th birthday on January 21st. Birthday greetings may be sent to her at 1415 S Ebenezer Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57106. Thank you!

Friday, January 17 2nd Presbyterian Church, Flandreau SD Supper at 5:00 pm Bingo at 6:00 pm

Scalloped Potatos and Ham Corn and Dinner Roll Pie for Purchase Great Prizes

Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribal Health Center

Epic Implementation and Transformation Lead

SUMMARY

This position is a senior implementation project manager role that will oversee the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribal Health Center's (FSST HC) transition from RPMS to a new electronic health record (EHR – Epic). This role is pivotal in ensuring a seamless implementation, optimizing clinical workflows, and enhancing the overall patient and staff experience. The ideal candidate will possess administrative project management expertise, deep understanding of ambulatory clinical workflows, and a strategic vision for future-state processes. The project manager will be the key point of contact between Epic, our technology partners, consultants/contactors as well as FSST HCs cross-functional teams, including clinical, administrative, and IT staff, to anticipate and address challenges during and after the transition. This role focuses on achieving operational excellence and driving outcomes that benefit patients, providers, and the organization as a whole.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Administration, Health Informatics, or a related ﬁeld (Master’s preferred).

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management within a healthcare setting.

• Previous experience implementing Epic or similar EHR systems required.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong understanding of ambulatory clinical workﬂows and patient data management.

• Proven ability to lead large-scale projects involving cross-disciplinary teams.

• Exceptional communication skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels.

• Proﬁciency in change management.

• Proﬁciency in analyzing and optimizing healthcare operations.

• Certiﬁcation in PMP, CAPM, or Epic (preferred).

CITY OF FLANDREAU

1005 W. Elm Avenue Flandreau, SD 57028-1404

COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS January 10th, 2025

The City Council of the City of Flandreau, South Dakota, met in a special session on January 10th, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. at the City Council Chambers, 1005 W. Elm Avenue, Flandreau, SD.

Present: Mayor Dan Sutton. Aldermen: Curt Ahlers, Brad Bjerke, Mark Ekern, Mike Fargen, Karen Tufty, and Tim Yeaton. Absent: None. Also present were City Administrator Cohl Turnquist; Finance Officer Lori Kneebone; and Police Chief Zach Weber.

The proposed agenda was reviewed. Motion by Ahlers and seconded by Tufty to adopt the proposed agenda. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen, Tufty and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

Visitors to Be Heard: None.

New Business: Mayor Sutton, along with Administrator Turnquist, Fire Chief Peters and Alderman Ekern attended the County Commission meeting on January 7th, 2025. Sutton explained that a motion was passed by the county to give the ambulance service to the city. The city then received a formal letter from the county dated January 9th, 2025, outlining their proposal for the ambulance takeover; indicating a decision be made by the city by February 28, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

Administrator Turnquist spoke about the ambulance task force and explained that the purpose of the task force is to evaluate the ambulance service, and offer solutions that the city could assist with, financially or otherwise. Both Turnquist and Sutton believe there are misunderstandings between the two governing bodies.

Alderman Bjerke gave a recap of previous county and city ambulance discussions. Aldermen Ekern and Tufty questioned the rush for the county to turn over the ambulance to the city. Both Ekern and Tufty feel more information is needed, and are eager for recommendations from the Ambulance Task Force.

Police Chief Weber does not feel the city should take over the ambulance service, but stated ambulance operations have been declining in the past 15 years. Additionally, Chief Weber stated that it may be necessary for the City to take over ambulance services to continue operation. Motion by Fargen and seconded by Tufty to approve the Charge of the Ambulance Task Force. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen, Tufty and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Yeaton and seconded by Bjerke to authorize Mayor Sutton and Administrator Turnquist to co-author a response letter to the county’s January 9th, 2025 ambulance proposal letter, including an explanation of the ambulance task force. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen, Tufty and Yeaton. Nays: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

Council Comments: Alderman Bjerke restated that the city is trying to help the county find a solution to the difficulties facing the ambulance. Sutton announced the Ambulance Task Force Committee will be meeting on Thursday, January 16th at 5:30 p.m. at the City Office and that meeting is open to the public.

The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 12:39 p.m.

Daniel D. Sutton - Mayor ATTEST: Cohl Turnquist City Administrator

Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribal Health Center

Patient Services Representative

SUMMARY: This position works as part of the Care Team in the clinical hub by serving as the primary point of contact for the patient by communicating with patients and assisting them with the services provided at Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribal Health Center. Ensure efficient patient flow through managing phone calls, running schedules, making future appointments, and assisting and communication with providers, pharmacists and nurses along with various clinical responsibilities as requested. Schedules appointments, check patients in, verifies demographics, assist with obtaining preauthorization’s and coordinate communication between patients and healthcare providers.

• Exceptional phone manner

• Meticulous attention to detail.

• All Oﬃce Applications including Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

• Clear written and verbal communications.

• Good time management skills and organizational skills.

• Must be ﬂexible, organized, and function well under pressure

• Problem analysis and problem resolution.

• Able to maintain conﬁdential information.

• Knowledge of medical terms and practices electronic medical record (EMR) RPMS preferred.

• Requires ability to work independently, handle detail and work eﬃciently and accurately.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

• Medical terminology experience and Medical Assistant degree from a college or technical school preferred.

Please apply on-line at fsst-nsn.gov and attach resume. For questions, please contact Lacey Rentschler, Clinic HR Manager at lacey.rentschler@ihs.gov or 605-573-4126

LAND AUCTION

+/- 282.63 Surveyed Acres of Multifaceted Clarno Township Lake County, SD Land – Inclusive of a Mixture of Productive Cropland and Areas with Hunting & Recreational Opportunities

We will offer the following Land at public auction, with the auction to be Held “On Site” at the Land – Located from the Jct. of Highways #81 & #34 in Madison, SD (Pizza Ranch Corner) – 10 miles west on Hwy. #34 to 444th Ave., then 10 miles south on 444th Ave. to the Northeast Corner of the Land (Parcel #2) at the Jct. of 444th Ave. & 243rd St.; from Jake’s Corner at the Jct. of Hwy. #34 & South Hwy. #81 – 10 miles south on Hwy. #81 to 243rd St. and 2 miles east on 243rd St. to the NW Corner of the Land (Parcel #1) at the Jct. of 243rd St. and 443rd Ave.; or from Salem, SD – 9 miles north on Hwy. #81 to 243rd St. and 2 miles east on 243rd St. to the NW Corner of the Land (Parcel #1) at the Jct. of 243rd St. and 443rd Ave.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2025

SALE TIME: 10:00 AM

TO VIEW DRONE VIDEO OF THE PROPERTY, FSA MAPS, SOILS & OTHER INFORMATION OR FOR ONLINE BIDDING, VISIT THE SUTTON AUCTION WEBSITE AT - www.suttonauction.com or contact the auctioneers for further details

AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: ATTENTION – Row Crop Operators, Crop-Livestock Operators, Investors, Hunters & Wildlife Enthusiasts & Others in the Market for Western Lake County, SD Land! This auction presents the opportunity to purchase either 2 individual parcels or the combination of the 2 parcels of well-located Clarno Township Lake County SD Land that is situated in a good agricultural and hunting area in western Lake County, SD. This auction includes parcels of land that are located in an area of Lake County, SD where land seldom becomes available for purchase on the open market.

This Land has been recently surveyed and will be Offered Individually as PARCEL #1 consisting of +/-121.18 Surveyed Acres in the NW¼ with a high percentage tillable; PARCEL #2 consisting of +/-161.45 Surveyed Acres with a Mixture of Cropland, Hunting & Wildlife Habitat; or as PARCELS #1 & #2 Combined – The Surveyed +/- 282.63 Acre Unit. Presently PARCELS #1 and #2 are part of a larger parcel designated as FSA Farm #5017 which according to the FSA 156EZ contained +/-317.12 FSA Farmland Acres, which also included +/-40 acres being retained by a family member that is not part of the property being offered at auction, thus all of this property will be subject to an FSA reconstitution allocating the approximate cropland acres, yields and bases – Previously altogether FSA Farm #5017 was indicated to contain 317.12 Farmland Acres with 279.27 Acres of Cropland with a 104.77 acre corn base with a 150 bu. yield and a 101.43 acre soybean base with a 49 bu. PLC yield, (FSA Updated Breakdowns of the Cropland Acres and Approximate Bases are Forthcoming) all of which will be subject to County Committee Approval and Future Congressional Action on the pending USDA Farm Program. There presently is NO Certified Wetland Determination completed on this land. According to the US Fish & Wildlife Service at Madison, SD – There are NO Existing Wetland or Grassland Easements on any part of this property.

PARCEL #1 – +/-121.18 Acres – Legal Desc.: The N½ NW¼ and the N½ of the S½ NW¼ of Sec. 32, T. 105N., R. 54W., Clarno Twp., Lake Co., SD.

Parcel #1 is bordered on the north 243rd St. and on the west by 443rd Ave. This +/-121.18 acre surveyed parcel of land will be offered as an individual parcel or in combination with Parcel #2. Parcel #1 will have a very high percentage tillable with a general topography that is gently rolling to rolling. FSA is in the process of ascertaining the cropland acres, although from a review of the current FSA map and Surety Agri-Data measurements – it appears that Parcel #1 has approx. 117 acres of cropland, although the cropland acres are subject to change in accordance with FSA calculations. According to Surety Agri-Data, Inc., this land appears to have a soil productivity index of an 81.3. This would be an excellent parcel of land to add to a row crop farming operation and/or an investment property with a high percentage tillable.

PARCEL #2 - +/- 161.45 Surveyed Acres – Legal Desc.: The NE ¼ of Sec. Sec. 32, T. 105N., R. 54W., Clarno Twp., Lake Co., SD.

Parcel #2 is bordered on the north by 243rd St. and on the east by 444th Ave. This +/161.45 acre surveyed parcel of land will be offered as an individual parcel or in combination with Parcel #1. FSA is in the process of ascertaining the cropland acres, although from a review of the current FSA map and Surety Agri-Data measurements – it appears that Parcel #2 has approx. 127 acres of cropland, although the cropland acres are subject to change in accordance with FSA calculations. Parcel #2 has a mixture of productive cropland, along with +/-23 acres of lowland grass/slough along the east side of the parcel and an area with remnants of a former farmstead and a treebelt that runs across an area of the south sector of the parcel – with both of these areas providing some excellent hunting and wildlife habitat for deer, pheasants and other wildlife. The cropland acres on Parcel #2 has a general topography that is gently rolling to rolling, while the majority of the non-tillable acres is comprised of the lowland and trees. According to Surety Agri-Data, Inc., this land as a whole appears to have a soil productivity index of a 64.8, although the measured area comprised of mostly cropland has a much higher productivity index on that portion of approximately a 72.8. This would be an excellent parcel of land to add to a crop/ livestock operation and/or an investment, hunting and recreational property.

TERMS: Cash - A 10% nonrefundable earnest money payment on the day of the sale with the balance on or before March 21, 2025, with full possession for the 2025 crop year. Sold subject to confirmation of the Owners. See www.suttonauction.com for full terms. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend this auction, or if you are unable to attend and need to make arrangements to bid absentee by phone or Online , then contact the auctioneers prior to sale day to make arrangements. Online bidders can go to www.suttonauction.com to register

HEIRS OF MARILYN OLINGER, Owners

CHUCK SUTTON - Auctioneer & Land Broker - Sioux Falls, SD - ph. 605-336-6315 & Flandreau,

Flandreau Veterinary Clinic 200 South Veterans St. Flandreau, SD 57028 (605) 997-2721

Dr. Michael Prins & Dr. Charlie Stangohr

*Ultrasound

*Dental prophylaxis

*Digital radiographs

*Large + small animal vaccine

*Haul-in facility

*Portable hydraulic chute with scale

*Portable double alley tub

*Tilt table for hoof work

CITY OF FLANDREAU

1005 W. Elm Avenue Flandreau, SD 57028-1404

COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS January 6th, 2025

The City Council of the City of Flandreau, South Dakota, met in regular session on Monday, January 6th, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at the City Council Chambers, 1005 W. Elm Avenue, Flandreau, SD. Present: Mayor Dan Sutton. Aldermen: Curt Ahlers, Brad Bjerke, Mark Ekern, Mike Fargen and Karen Tufty. Absent: Tim Yeaton. Also present were City Administrator Cohl Turnquist, Finance Officer Lori Kneebone and Police Officer Tyler Wallert.

The proposed agenda was reviewed. Motion by Ekern and seconded by Tufty to adopt the proposed agenda. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen and Tufty. Nays: None. Absent: Yeaton. Motion carried.

Motion by Bjerke and seconded by Ekern to approve the minutes of December 30th, 2024. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen and Tufty. Nays: None. Absent: Yeaton. Motion carried.

Motion by Fargen and seconded by Ahlers to allow the following claims for the City and to pay them: Payroll: 12/25/24: general, $30,263.44; water, $2,265.50; electric, $5,153.20; sewer, $2,265.52; (26419) Betty Von Eye, medical Insurance, 185.00; Booster Publishing, minutes/police Christmas ad, 505.00; Boys & Girls Club of Moody County, 2025 subsidy, 10,000.00; Cardmember Services, supplies/uniforms/equipment, 420.96; Catalis, LLC, dues, 787.50; Community Counseling Services, 2025 subsidy, 7,600.00; Crystal Theatre, 2025 subsidy, 8,000.00; DANR, dues, 2,500.00; Flandreau City Band, 2025 subsidy, 4,500.00; Flandreau Fridays, 2025 subsidy, 6,000.00; Flandreau Housing Authority, 2025 subsidy, 15,000.00; Flandreau Parade Committee, 2025 subsidy, 3,000.00; Flandreau Park Golf Club, 2025 subsidy, 10,000.00; Flandreau Volunteer Fire Dept., training, 840.00; Interlakes Comm Action Program, 2025 subsidy, 900.00; MN Municipal Utilities Assoc., training, 540.00; Moody County Auditor, 2025 subsidy-library, 10,750.00; Moody County Historical Society, 2025 subsidy-museum, 10,000.00; Paul Cline, stone wall repair-park, 1,000.00; Rural Office of Community Services, 2025 subsidy, 8,500.00; SD Assoc of Rural Water Systems, dues, 765.00; SD City Management Assoc., dues, 150.00; SD Firefighters Assoc, dues, 725.00; SD Government Finance Officers’ Assoc., dues, 40.00; SD Municipal League, dues, 2,313.00; SD Police Chiefs’ Assoc., dues/supplies, 880.00; SDML Workers’ Compensation Fund, work comp, 24,790.00; SEAFOG, dues, 100.00; Sturdevant’s Auto Supplies, 7.49; SYN-Tech Systems, repairs, 42.00; Titan Machinery-Pipestone, repairs, 107.00; (26450). The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen and Tufty. Nays: None. Absent: Tufty. Motion carried.

Visitors to Be Heard: None.

Mayor Dan Sutton informed council that he and Administrator Turnquist listened to a presentation about pending legislative litigation that would allow for cities to enact a sales tax (pending a community vote) to fund various community projects. There are several scheduled meetings in January, including the Housing Authority Committee, Flandreau Dam Revitalization Committee, and possibly the Ambulance Task Force. City Administrator Cohl Turnquist informed council that the Housing Authority Committee will meet on January 9th at 11:00 a.m. to discuss the recent housing survey and Broad Street development project. The Flandreau Dam Revitalization Committee will meet on January 14th at 10:00 a.m. to discuss the cleanup progress at the dam and future plans for the area. Turnquist stated that city crews will begin renovations to the women’s locker room area in the armory. The city council’s next regular meeting in January will be Tuesday, January 21st at 6:30, due to the Martin Luther King holiday on Monday, January 20th, which the city office will be closed. Turnquist is waiting to meet with the FAA and Helms & Associates to discuss the airport land acquisition for the airport expansion project.

Motion by Bjerke and seconded by Tufty to approve the Administrator’s Reports. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen and Tufty. Nays: None. Absent: Yeaton. Motion carried. Old Business: None.

New Business: Motion by Fargen and seconded by Bjerke to approve Resolution 2025-01: Establishing Salaries for 2025, which includes a 3% COLA wage increase for employees. Two new hires are included in the salary resolution; Public Works Operator, Donald Biles and Police Officer, Zachary Deal. The following members voted aye: Ahlers, Bjerke, Ekern, Fargen and Tufty. Nays: None. Absent: Yeaton. Motion carried.

Administrator Turnquist shared information with the council about the 2024 fourth quarter sales tax revenue and stated numbers exceeded what was estimated for 2024. The City had a 2% increase in sales tax revenue in 2024 compared to 2023. Turnquist is pleased with the numbers and encourages residents to continue to shop local.

Council Comments: Additional discussion was had on projects at the Community Center. Five new exterior doors will be replaced at the William Janklow Community Center and discussion was had on the difficulty of the locks on the doors of the facility. Turnquist will look into a solution for the locks. Alderman Bjerke also stated the parking situation at the community center should be addressed, and a possible sidewalk or better access to the overflow parking area should be considered. The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 6:56 p.m.

Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe

LAND AUCTION

+/-130 Acres of Productive Well Located Grand Meadow Township, Minnehaha County SD Land – This Property is Located Adjacent to a County Highway & Has Three Rural Housing Eligibilities and Has a High Percentage of Productive Cropland Acres and is Situated in a Prominent Agricultural Area Between Colton & Hartford, SD and Within 15 Miles of The Renner-Crooks Exit on I-29 & Sioux Falls, SD

We will offer the following real property at auction On-Site at the land located from Hartford, SD (Jct. Hwy. #38 & the Colton Road/464th Ave.) – 4¼ miles north on the Colton Road/464th Ave. (The NE Corner of the Land is at the Jct. of 464th Ave. & Grand Meadow St.; from Hartford, SD – approx. 4¾ miles north on the Colton Road (Hwy. #149/464th Ave.; from the Crooks Exit #86 on I-29 – 8 miles west on 258th St. and 3¼ miles north on 464th Ave., or from Colton, SD – Approx. 6 miles south on 464th Ave. (Hwy. #149).

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Sale Time: 10:00 AM

TO VIEW DRONE VIDEO OF THE PROPERTY, FSA MAPS, SOILS & OTHER INFORMATION OR FOR ONLINE BIDDING, VISIT THE SUTTON AUCTION WEBSITE ATwww.suttonauction.com or contact the auctioneers for further details.

AUCTIONEERS NOTE: Attention – Row Crop Operators & Investors Seeking a High Caliber Parcel of Land to Add to an Existing Farm Operation and/or an Investment Property – This is a Well Located High Percentage Tillable Farm that is inclusive of 3 Rural Housing Eligibilities and is located lying adjacent to a County Highway #149. This land is being sold with the buyer to receive full possession of this land for the 2025 crop year, although the alfalfa acres were fertilized with P&K applied by Central Farmers Coop – Lyons, SD in the Fall of 2024, with the buyer to reimburse for these costs on sale day. SPECIAL NOTE: The Buyer will further benefit from the fertility gained from the application of +/-40 loads of cattle manure applied on this land by a vertical spreader in the Fall of 2024, which will pass with the land at “NO COST” to the buyer.

This auction provides the opportunity to purchase a high caliber well located productive parcel of farmland with a very high percentage tillable that is located in an excellent agricultural area in Grand Meadow Township in Minnehaha County, SD. According to Minnehaha Co. Assessor’s information this farm has approximately 130 total acres, which according to Minnehaha County Planning & Zoning this property has 3 remaining rural housing eligibilities. This land has very good eye appeal and a topography that is gently rolling to rolling, and subsequently has some areas that provide some scenic and attractive vantage points that could provide some excellent sites for the potential future utilizations of the remaining rural housing eligibilities. In addition to this being a very productive parcel of land, this property has a number of other excellent attributes including - 3 remaining rural housing eligibilities (1 Available & 2 by Conditional Use) and an excellent location lying adjacent to County Hwy. #149 (464th Ave.), which is conveniently located lying between Colton & Hartford, SD and within a close proximity to other nearby communities including Lyons, Crooks, SD and Humboldt, SD and also within approx. 15 miles of Sioux Falls, SD, as well as being conveniently located to the Tri-Valley High School, several area elevators and grain handling facilities and other area points of interest. According to Minnehaha County FSA information indicates this farm has approx. 123.10 acres of Cropland with an 86.2 acre corn base with a 144 bu. PLC yield and a 21.6 acre soybean base with a 42 bu. PLC yield. Currently there are approx. 23.8 acres of the cropland sowed to alfalfa (2 yrs. old with 3rd crop in 2025) and in 2024 there were approx. 99.3 acres sowed to soybeans. According Minnehaha Co. Assessor this farm has an overall soil rating of .754, comparatively information obtained from Surety Agri-Data, Inc. indicates this farm has a weighted average productivity index of 74.4. The general topography of this land is gently rolling to rolling.

According to the owners, this land has a high level of fertility due to the regular application of cattle manure that has been applied throughout the many years this property has been owned by the Gelderman family, including +/-40 loads of cattle manure that were spread on this land with a vertical spreader in the Fall of 2025 – which will pass with the land at “no cost” to the buyer. The alfalfa acres were commercially fertilized with P & K applied in the Fall of 2024 for the 2025 crop year by Central Farmers Coop at Lyons, SD at a total cost of +/-$2,500.00, with the buyer to reimburse the seller for the actual costs on sale day. The minimal non-tillable acres on this farm are comprised of a waterway and roads. The total 2023 RE taxes payable in 2024 on this property were $3,419.26. This farm has very good eye appeal and must be seen to be appreciated! If you are the market to purchase a parcel of high quality farmland as an addition to an area row crop farming operation and/or investment, then consider this property and get your financing in order and come prepared to bid on this very desirable parcel of land.

LEGAL DESC.: The SE¼, Except Kelly’s Tract 1, Sec. 27, T. 103N, R. 51W., (Grand Meadow Twp.), Minnehaha County, SD.

TERMS: Cash – A 10% nonrefundable earnest money payment sale day & balance on or before March 20, 2025, with full possession for the 2025 crop year. The buyer on sale day will pay for the fertilizer applied on the alfalfa acres by Central Farmers Coop in the Fall of 2024 for the benefit of the 2025 crop. Manure applied on this land in the Fall of 2024 will pass at “NO COST” to the buyer. Marketable Title will be conveyed and an Owner’s Title Insurance Policy will be provided with the cost divided 50-50 between the buyer & seller. A title company closing fee, if any, will be divided 50-50. The acres in this property are to be based on the acres as stated on the county tax records, with the acres understood to be “more or less”. The sellers do not warrant or guarantee that existing fences lie on the true & correct boundary, any new fencing or future maintenance of fences is the responsibility of the buyer in accordance with SD law. The 2023 RE taxes payable in 2024 in the amount of $3,419.26 have been paid by the sellers; also the sellers will pay all of the 2024 RE taxes payable in 2025. FSA yields, bases, payments or other info. is estimated and subject to County Committee approval. Information contained herein is deemed to be correct but is not guaranteed. This property is sold in “As Is” Condition and subject to existing easements, restrictions, reservations or highways of record, if any, as well as being subject to any or all M’haha. Co. Zoning Ordinances. The sellers intend to utilize this property in connection with a 1031 tax free exchange, and if so, the buyer will agree to cooperate with facilitation of the exchange, with all costs related to the exchange to be paid by the sellers. The RE licensees in this transaction stipulate that they are acting as agents for the seller. Sold subject to confirmation of the owners. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend this auction, or if you are unable to attend and need to make arrangements to bid absentee by phone or Online , then contact the auctioneers prior to sale day to make arrangements. Online bidders can go to www.suttonauction.com to register