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MUNICIPALITIES The Magazine of the South Dakota Municipal League

July 2022 | Volume 89 | Number 1

NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES REPORT

People on the Move

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Climate Change & the Future of Our Communities ALSO INSIDE Cities Receive Funds for Environmental Projects ►p. 20 SDML Seeks Input on Statement of Policy ►p. 11 Taxing and Licensing Short-Term Occupancy Rentals ►p. 19

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July 2022

Oﬃcial Monthly Publication | Member of the National League of Cities Managing Editor: Yvonne A. Taylor | Editor: Emilie Miller

Features

Dist. 4 | Chandra Phillips Finance Offer, Winner

People on the Move: Climate Change & the Future of Our Communities .........................6 SDML Hall of Fame Nominations ........................8 SDML Statement of Policy Review Begins ........ 11 Gary Amends Municipal Tax Rate .....................15 Excellence in SD Municipal Govt Nominations.. 15 Sumption Named Finance Officer of the Year ... 16 SDML Snapshots | HR & FO Schools ...............16 IRS Increases Mileage Rate ..............................17 State Surplus Auctions ......................................18 Pool Testing Guidelines .....................................18 Short-Term Occupancy Rentals.........................19 DANR Environmental Project Grants ................ 20 Fallen Hero Bridge Dedications .........................26

Dist. 5 | Renae Phinney Board President, Ree Heights

Columns

BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT Steve Allender Mayor, Rapid City

DISTRICT CHAIRS Dist. 1 | Mike Grosek Mayor, Webster

1st VICE PRESIDENT Amy Leon City Manager, Yankton

Dist. 2 | Paullyn Carey Finance Director, Huron Dist. 3 | Dawn Murphy Finance Officer, Tea

2nd VICE PRESIDENT Harry Weller Mayor, Kadoka TRUSTEES Carolynn Anderson Finance Officer, Wall Fay Bueno Finance Officer, Sturgis

Dist. 6 | Rick Boschee Mayor, Bowdle

Leland Treichel Mayor, Roscoe Alex Johnson Councilmember, Sioux Falls Vacant Trustee Position PAST PRESIDENT Debbra Houseman Finance Officer, Lake Andes

Dist. 7 | Gary Weismantel Mayor, Herreid Dist. 8 | Brittany Smith City Administrator, Philip Dist. 9 | Laurie Woodward Finance Officer, Custer Dist. 10 | Michelle DeNeui Finance Officer, Spearfish

LEAGUE STAFF Yvonne Taylor Executive Director Lisa Nold Office Manager Sara Rankin Director of Research and Training Emilie Miller Director of Marketing and Communications Sandi Larson Director of Risk Sharing Services Lori Butler Director of Finance Carla McGregor Accounting Assistant Chris Hill Director of Municipal Electric Services SD Public Assurance Alliance David Pfeifle Executive Director Lynn Bren Deputy Director Becky Brunsing Member Services Representative Kristina Peterson Underwriter Paytra Nichols Underwriter sdmunicipalleague.org | 1.800.658.3633 | Fax: 605.224.8655

Director’s Notes .................................................4 President’s Report .............................................5 SDMEA Hometown Power.............................. 14 SDPAA News ...................................................28 Risk-Sharing News .......................................... 30 Washington Report | Sen. Rounds .................. 34

Professional Development Elected Officials Workshop ................................. 10 SDML Annual Conference .................................. 35

In every issue SDML Events Calendar ..................................... 9 Hometown Happenings ................................... 24 City Highlight | Hot Springs ............................. 29 Classifieds .......................................................35 Municipal Calendar .......................................... 41 Cover: iStock.com/csfotoimages SOUTH DAKOTA MUNICIPALITIES (ISSN 0300-6182, USPS 503-120) is the official publication of the South Dakota Municipal League, published monthly at 208 Island Drive, Ft. Pierre, South Dakota 57532, phone 605-2248654. This institution is an equal opportunity provider, and employer. Periodical postage paid at Pierre, South Dakota, and additional mailing offices. Non-member subscriptions are available for $30 annually. The opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of the South Dakota Municipal League. Postmaster: Send address changes to SOUTH DAKOTA MUNICIPALITIES, 208 Island Drive, Ft. Pierre, South Dakota 57532. Please recycle this magazine.

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DIRECTOR’S NOTES

YVONNE TAYLOR | SDML EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Americans Caring for Each Other One election down, one to go this year! Congratulations to all for the defeat of Constitutional Amendment C, and congratulations to our friends, old and new, on their success in this step of the legislative races. While we regret the loss of a few supporters, overall the incremental improvement of the legislature looks like it will continue. In the November general election, you will see the SDML supporting Constitutional Amendment D – this may be the first time in my memory that we have supported a ballot measure! But it is probably also the first time we’ve seen a way to offer better service, to more people, and actually save South Dakota taxpayer dollars. Amendment D would see South Dakota joining 39 other states and expanding access to Medicaid. Because of the Federal funding formulas, in the first two years alone, South Dakota taxpayers will save $63 million.

Medicaid expansion will also put more money in people’s pockets. Neighboring states estimate it has created more than 2,000 new jobs, many in health care. In Montana, Medicaid Expansion was found to have supported 6,000 jobs and contributed $350 million in personal income growth. Studies have also found it causes a significant reduction in poverty, as low-income families are no longer burdened with high-cost medical bills. And lastly, we have 11 rural hospitals that are vulnerable to closure – which would be a disaster for those areas of the state. Medicaid Expansion lowers uncompensated care costs, and states that have expanded Medicaid have seen rural hospital closure rates decrease by 34%. We will look forward to getting you more information on this in the coming months. As the Medicaid Expansion issue shows, Americans caring for each other is one of the finest reasons we love our country – and I hope you all enjoy celebrating that this 4th of July! Until next month, we are available at yvonne@sdmunicipalleague.org or at 1-800658-3633. ■

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT

STEVE ALLENDER | SDML PRESIDENT

Divided Communities The first disagreement among human beings took place in the Garden of Eden. Disagreements are common among people and have become a necessary part of our lifestyle. From an early age, our disagreements are managed by parents, siblings, or teachers, until such time as we can manage them ourselves. At about the same time, we start learning about the U.S. Constitution. The First Amendment, protecting freedom of speech, is an important component of the Constitution. It sets the stage for allowing different opinions and for giving them as well. Throughout our life we are forced to put the conflict in our lives into a context that will allow us to come to a point of agreeing to disagree. Then, along comes politics. This topic provides a unique challenge for people due, in part, to the inherent responsibility of one becoming an informed voter. Once a person invests in learning about candidates and important issues, they become attached to them. Whether or not people choose to defend their candidates or beliefs on issues usually depends on the audience. We probably all know that person with whom we don’t dare discuss politics, due to their “enthusiasm” around the subject. There are some friends and family that are fairly safe to talk to about issues such as politics, and there are some who are not. Starting in about 2020, the political landscape

changed and so has people’s willingness to battle over political issues. We are now living in a time when political issues will divide family and friends. Total strangers will profess hatred for one another based on a bumper sticker promoting a candidate or issue. It seems to be a terrible symptom of a divided community. I think it seems that way because this type of behavior attracts the attention of public servants. Even though we interpret this as a sign of dysfunction, I think the evidence fails to confirm this belief. Even though there appears to be a significant decline in discourse regarding political issues, we should try to look past this noise. I believe you will find that our communities are doing well. Even the obnoxious or circus-like public meetings do not appear to take away from the progress in communities. For me, and I assume for some of you, we have become too focused on the negative interactions. We should try to refresh our minds and recalibrate toward the positive people, events, and progress in our communities. South Dakota is a great place to live – and it’s made even greater by the cities, towns and people who share it. ■

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People on the Move: Climate Change & the Future of Our Communities KELLY LELANI MAIN CO-FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF BUY-IN COMMUNITY PLANNING, INC.

Reprinted from National League of Cities, www.nlc.org.

With each hurricane, wildfire, or flooding event that we see in the headlines, more residents in communities across the country are being forced out of their homes. According to the Internal Displacement Monitoring Center, 1.7 million Americans were displaced by weather-related disasters in 2020 alone. Although coverage of these extreme weather events is growing in the news and in academic journals, there is no single resource for city leaders to better understand how the problem of climate-related displacement and migration trends may impact their community now and in the years to come. The National League of Cities and Buy-In Community Planning, Inc. has launched a new report, The Next American Migration: What Cities Should Know About Climate Change and Populations on the Move, to provide our local leaders with the information they need to better understand this complicated topic and to proactively plan for the future. The report is the outcome of conversations with a handful of city and local staff across the country who are thinking about the intersection of climate migration with their local planning goals. 6

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One of the many things the last few years has taught us is that climate change is no longer just a problem for future generations.  It is here now and is affecting the lives of millions of Americans in cities, towns, and villages across the country each year.

A row of houses for sale reflects a new study that indicates people across America are relocating to escape the threat of growing climate hazards. For cities, these new residents provide both welcome development opportunities and challenges in providing services.

WHAT DID THE RESEARCH UNCOVER?

While many residents are being forced out of their homes due to disasters, people across America are relocating in advance of catastrophes if they can afford to do so. Some cities, like Chico, CA, that are already struggling to handle stressors like a lack of affordable housing, have been hit hard receiving evacuees when disasters strike in nearby communities. Other places, like Cincinnati, OH; Flagstaff, AZ, and the state of Vermont, cite anecdotal evidence that people are moving there to escape the threat of growing climate hazards. These new residents provide both welcome development opportunities as well as challenges in terms of providing services. Every community in the U.S. is and will continue to be affected by climate change. However, every community has a different history, cultural context, set of resources

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and capacity to prepare for climate impacts and other stressors. This report provides a simple framework for local leaders to consider what type of city they are living, working, and playing in, and how they can start planning for climate-related risks and demographic changes in their own communities. As part of the research’s proposed framework, cities may identify with one or more of the following categories: Vulnerable cities: These are typically small and mid-sized cities facing high climate risks (e.g., wildfires, drought, flooding, sea level rise, etc.), but that may still be rapidly growing in light of other factors such as lower taxes, better job markets, or a more desirable climate (such as warmer weather). Portions of these communities will likely need to retreat from high-risk areas such as coasts, forests or floodplains in the coming years or invest in extremely expensive protective infrastructure, which can pose a significant cost burden on local budgets.

Recipient cities: These are communities that are already experiencing social stressors (e.g., housing affordability crisis, severe gridlock, and lack of public transportation, racial or economic inequity, etc.) or even their own share of climate impacts. However, they may also be receiving new residents from neighboring communities severely affected by climate change impacts or extreme weather. These cities may not be large enough to handle an influx of new residents and subsequently struggle to provide services for all residents. Climate destinations: These are cities with relatively lower climate risks (or vulnerability to extreme events like hurricanes and wildfires) that are actively looking to grow

in population. Some destinations This framework is designed may have been designed to handle to encapsulate a spectrum of more residents than live there possibilities cities could experience today and, as a result, may have in the coming decades. As a result, more affordable some cities housing stock or may find that opportunities to they embody Every redevelop more characteristics sustainably within of one or more community an existing urban categories. The in the U.S. footprint. However, framework isn’t a because they may prescription, but is and will continue also face their own rather, a guideline climate stressors to help residents, to be affected by like changing city staff, elected climate change. precipitation officials and other patterns or stakeholders need significant r e c o g n i z e financial resources to upgrade their patterns in their own cities that would infrastructure, these cities must be make it easier to start a conversation actively engaged in building more around this complex and potentially resilient and equitable communities. controversial subject.

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PEOPLE ON THE MOVE (CONT) With limited capacity and mounting challenges in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, city officials must demonstrate bold leadership and creativity, particularly when it comes to mitigating the impacts of climate change and supporting their communities. With once-ina-generation federal funding streams passing through states and often directly to localities, now is the time for local leaders to change the way their cities operate in order to effectively prepare for what’s next.

HERE’S WHAT CITY LEADERS CAN LEARN FROM THIS REPORT

Do not ignore your city’s climate risks or social stressors. Consider working within your regional area to address issues that lay beyond city lines. Even if your city is not facing immediate climate risks, it may be affected by evacuations from a nearby city. Local leaders should consider how regional evacuation patterns could tighten housing supply and stress local services. Long-range planning matters. It may be another decade or two before some cities experience climate impacts, but keep in mind that the lifespan of large

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infrastructure projects are often 100 years or more. Using the best available data and engaging in local or regional scenario planning can help you identify whether or not your city should plan for growth, shrinkage, or even both, in response to climate change. Invest in climate preparedness and affordable housing, regardless of what category of climate risk and migration trajectory your city falls into. Preparing for the effects of climate change must be a “whole of government” approach. Cities can’t do this work on their own and will need non-partisan, sensible leadership that acknowledges current and future climate risks, in order to envision opportunities to create safer, more equitable communities. Use the recommendations in this report to inform how your city can approach and engage with your state officials and federal agencies. Across the country, we need to be realistic about what the consequences of the climate crisis look like in our communities. By doing so, we can ensure that our cities are future-ready, equitable and resilient places to live – now, and for many decades to come. ■

NOMINATIONS OPEN

SDML Hall of Fame Deadline: Sept. 15

The SDML Hall of Fame honors elected and appointed officials and employees who have served municipalities in South Dakota for 20 or more years. Recipients will be recognized during the Excellence in South Dakota Municipal Government Award Luncheon Oct. 6 in Watertown and in the November issue of the South Dakota Municipalities magazine. Complete the online nomination form:

www.sdmunicipalleague.org/ halloffame

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SDML EVENTS

UPCOMING SDML EVENTS July 13 Aug 17-18 Oct 4-7

ELECTED OFFICIALS WORKSHOP Pierre

SDML POLICY COMMITTEE MEETINGS Fort Pierre SDML ANNUAL CONFERENCE Watertown

Nov 16-19

NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CITY SUMMIT Kansas City, MO

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SDML BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Pierre

Find more events online

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CITIES LEADING THE FUTURE Join NLC in the heartland for City Summit 2022 to learn how to best use impact, action and service as tools for a better tomorrow.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

SDML

South Dakota Municipal League 2022 Elected Officials Workshop Wednesday, July 13, 2022 Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center, Pierre, SD

9:00 a.m.

Registration – outside Gallery A

9:30 a.m.

Welcome and Introduction to the League – Gallery A Yvonne Taylor, Executive Director, SDML

9:35 a.m.

SDPAA – Protecting Public Entities Since 1987 Lynn Bren, Deputy Director, SD Public Assurance Alliance

Register Online SDMUNICIPALLEAGUE.ORG/ EVENTS Open to all elected officials. Provides a basic cash-course on local government. Registration Fee | $50 Includes SDML Handbook for Municipal Officials ($60 value) Register by July 8, 2022

10:00 a.m.

Meet the SDML Work Comp Fund Brad Wilson, CIC, AIC, SDWCS, Administrator, SDML Work Comp Fund

10:20 a.m.

Municipal Officials and Employees Laurie Gronlund, Director of Human Resources, City of Pierre

11:00 a.m.

Bids and Contracts Rod Fortin, Director of Local Government Assistance, South Dakota Department of Legislative Audit

11:45 a.m.

Lunch (plated lunch provided) – Gallery A

12:30 p.m.

Financial and Compliance Matters Rod Fortin, Director of Local Government Assistance, South Dakota Department of Legislative Audit

2:00 p.m.

Open Meetings and Executive Sessions - Do’s and Don’ts Steven Blair, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General

3:00 p.m.

Conflict of Interest for Municipal Officials Steven Blair, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General

3:30 p.m.

Adjourn

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SDML Statement of Policy Review Begins, Committees Seek Member Input Over the next few months, the South Dakota Municipal League will be conducting its annual review of the association’s official Statement of Policy. The policy guides the League staff and lobbyists during the legislative session and functions as a reference for the League’s position on various issues affecting local government. In June, SDML President Steve Allender appointed policy committee members - representing all sizes of cities and all regions of the state - to serve on four policy committees. (See pages 12 and 13 for a list of committee members.) The committees review and recommend changes to the Statement of Policy which are submitted to the Resolutions Committee. The SDML

membership votes to accept these recommendations at the annual business meeting in October. Input from SDML members is a crucial part of the process. Members can review the current policy, view committee members, and submit their suggestions online at sdmunicipalleague.org/statementofpolicy. Suggestions may also be brought up from the floor on Oct. 7, during the Annual Business Meeting held at the SDML Annual Conference, October 4-7, 2022, in Watertown, SD. ■

Submit suggestions online

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SDML Policy Committees 2022 TAXATION AND REVENUE

GENERAL GOVERNMENT

Property taxes, sales taxes, licenses and permits, intergovernmental revenue (federal/state grants and loans), state shared revenue (bank franchise tax, motor vehicle registration fees, liquor taxes, ﬁre insurance reversion), and 9-1-1 surcharge.

Municipal legislative issues, executive municipal policy, elections, and financial administration. Examples include: General statements of policy, personnel administration, bid laws, elections, open meetings, qualifications for office, employee benefits, insurance issues, intergovernmental cooperation and relations, and alcoholic beverage policy.

Aug. 17, 10 a.m. CT SDML Conference Room | Fort Pierre

Daniel Ainslie, City Manager, Sturgis Meri Jo Anderson, Finance Director, New Underwood Carolynn Anderson, Finance Officer, Wall David Bixler, City Council Budget Analyst, Sioux Falls Paul Briseno, City Manager, Brookings Al Cerny, Mayor, Gregory Matthew Connor, Public Information Officer, Box Elder Jim David, Operations/Legislative Manager, Sioux Falls Lori Huemiller, Finance Officer, Salem Callie Iverson, Councilmember, Fort Pierre Carole Kiecker, Finance Officer, Java Lisa Marso, City Attorney, Brandon Rich Merkouris, Councilmember, Sioux Falls Greg Neitzert, Councilmember, Sioux Falls Andrew Pietrus, City Administrator, Harrisburg John Prescott, City Manager, Vermillion Tobias Schantz, Finance Officer, Crooks Travis Schaunaman, Mayor, Aberdeen Pauline Sumption, Finance Officer, Rapid City Todd Syhre, Airport Manager, Watertown Linda Willman, Finance Officer, Wessington Springs Sonya Wilt, Finance Officer, Madison Laurie Woodward, Finance Officer, Custer

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Greg Barnier, City Attorney, Sturgis David Barranco, Councilmember, Sioux Falls Jamison Berreth, City Administrator, Madison Brett Bill, Planning and Zoning Director, Aberdeen Gary Blue, City Attorney, Wessington Springs Fay Bueno, Finance Officer, Sturgis Paullyn Carey, Finance Director, Huron Patrick Dame, Airport Manager, Rapid City Bethany Estes, Finance Officer, Belle Fourche Vicki Fisher, Community Development Director, Rapid City Dean Hammer, City Attorney, Dell Rapids Gloria Hanson, Mayor, Fort Pierre Ried Holien, Mayor, Watertown Rich Holland, Councilmember, Vermillion Kristi Honeywell, City Administrator, Pierre Debbie Houseman, Finance Officer, Lake Andes Alex Jensen, Councilmember, Sioux Falls Joel Landeen, City Attorney, Rapid City Amy Leon, City Manager, Yankton Ashley McDonald, City Attorney, Spearfish Dawn Murphy, Finance Officer, Tea Oepke “Ope” Niemeyer, Mayor, Brookings Ritchie Nordstrom, Councilmember, Rapid City Bill O'Toole, Human Resources Director, Sioux Falls Cody Papke, Chief Accountant, Sioux Falls Kristi Pritzkau, Finance Officer, New Underwood Bryan Read, City Administrator, Brandon Peg Ryan, Councilmember, Custer Misty Summers-Walton, Finance Officer, Hot Springs Paula Wagner, Trustee, Brant Lake Jerry Zeimetz, City Administrator, Beresford

SDML STATEMENT OF POLICY View current policy and submit suggestions online

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PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE

PUBLIC WORKS

Police, fire, protective inspections, ambulance, health, hospitals/nursing homes, drug education, humane society, mental health, culture and recreation, parks, libraries, museums, historic preservation, and economic development.

Streets, sanitation, water, planning and zoning, electricity, airports, telecommunications, parking, and cemeteries.

Aug. 18, 10 a.m. CT SDML Conference Room | Fort Pierre

Steve Allender, Mayor, Rapid City Doug Catts, Police Chief, Gregory Dr. Sarah Cole, Councilmember, Sioux Falls Alicia Collura, Assistant Public Health Director, Sioux Falls Terri Davis, Library Director, Rapid City Mike Glover, Finance Officer, Burke Laurie Gronlund, Human Resources Director, Pierre Mark Kroontje, City Attorney, Herreid Michael McMahon, Planning Director, Harrisburg Dave McNeil, Police Chief, Aberdeen Shauna Meyerink, Finance Officer, Platte Tom Paisley, Building Official, Spearfish Dennis Schumacher, Building Inspector, Lead Brittany Smith, City Administrator, Philip Curt Soehl, Councilmember, Sioux Falls Pat Starr, Councilmember, Sioux Falls Geody Vandewater, Police Chief, Sturgis

Aug. 18, 1 p.m. CT SDML Conference Room | Fort Pierre

Blake Barringer, Commissioner, Pierre Robin Bobzien, City Engineer, Aberdeen Larry Cooper, Airport Manager, Huron Mark Cotter, Public Works Director, Sioux Falls Tracy Davis, Deputy Finance Officer, Rapid City Russel Halgerson, Electric Superintendent, Brookings Ron Hoftiezer, Street Superintendent, Miller Pete Jahn, Street Superintendent, Vermillion Adam Jans, Finance Officer, Parker Terry Johnson, Engineering Projects Supervisor, Mitchell Marshall Selberg, Councilmember, Sioux Falls Dale Tech, Public Works Director, Rapid City Heath VonEye, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Watertown Craig Wagner, Public Works Director, Hartford Justin Weiland, City Administrator, Dell Rapids Harry Weller, Mayor, Kadoka

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CHRIS HILL | SDML DIRECTOR OF MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC SERVICES The annual SDMEA Golf Tournament was held June 7 at the Madison Country Club in Madison, SD. It was raining on my way to Madison from Plankinton, but when I arrived at 7 a.m., the weather took a turn for the best and it ended up being a wonderful day for us to visit with businesses throughout the electrical industry. The day could not have been possible without our sponsors, and I would like to give them some recognition in this article as each of them made the day better by participating in our tournament. Our sponsors for the 2022 SDMEA Tournament were: Border States Electric, Dakota Supply Group, Dave’s Construction, Deb Birgen, DGR, Electrotech, Farmers and Merchants State Bank, First Bank and Trust, Frieberg, Nelson, & Ask, Graybar, Guggenmos & Associates, HDR, Heartland Consumers Power District, Milwaukee Tool, Okonite,

Russell Halgerson and Chris Hill welcome golfers to the SDMEA Golf Tournament June 7.

Olinger Law Firm, RESCO, Terex, Tom Heller, T & R Electric, Wesco, Yvonne Taylor. Some sponsors were only there in spirit as we had 16 total teams. T&R Electric were the defending champions again this year. Kylie Westover, Keaton Westover, Wesley Heimstra, and Ryan Schnieder from T&R shot a 59 to win the tournament. Congratulations to T&R and thank you to all of sponsors! With the summer finally here and our golf tournament over, the next thing on the agenda is member visits! I will be reaching out to you all to set up times to get together and visit about your hometown and projects for the summer. I have also been compiling the Comparison of Operations Survey and will be able to present the results of that for you as well. I look forward to seeing you all and finding out what has been happening since I last saw you. We also have one more event scheduled that I would like you to put on your schedule. We are going to do a trap shoot Sept. 21 at Hunters Pointe near Humboldt, SD. I’m hoping for another great turnout and to have great representation from our members. Please consider

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TOP: T&R Electric repeated as tournament champions. Pictured are (L to R) Ryan Schnieder, Keaton Westover, Kylie Westover, and Wesley Heimstra. BOTTOM: The team from HDR poses for a team photo. (L to R) Pat Bunkers, SDMEA President Russell Halgerson, SDMEA OPCON Committee Member Ryan Thompson, and Lee Kaffar.

attending and having a great time with us. Finally, the primary elections are complete. Please visit with your local legislators and explain the importance of municipal electric utilities in your community. The general election will be Nov. 8. There will be some new faces up in Pierre next January and chances are that you know your local representatives better than we do. We will also be reaching out to our legislators, but it is always great when they have some understanding of electric utilities and why they are important to your community. Let them know how hard you work to make your HOMETOWN great! ■

NOMINATIONS OPEN Excellence in Municipal Government Award Deadline: Aug. 15

Recognizes a municipal employee who has made significant contributions to their municipality and community. The award will be presented at the SDML Annual Conference during the Excellence in South Dakota Municipal Government Award Luncheon on Oct. 6. Complete the online nomination form:

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Yankton receives Infrastructure Grant SIOUX FALLS, SD – The Governor’s Office of Economic Development’s (GOED) Board of Economic Development approved several funding applications last month, including a grant for the City of Yankton. “It is great to see communities and businesses continue to expand and grow,” said GOED Commissioner Steve Westra. “I am proud that our office can help with funding to assist with these projects.” The City of Yankton was approved for a grant through the Local Infrastructure Improvement Program (LIIP). The $213,379 will be used for 31st Street and Broadway Avenue improvements. Other approvals included: • The North Bend Wind Project, LLC. was approved for a sixmonth extension in Hughes and Hyde counties through the Reinvestment Payment Program (RPP.) • Millborn Seeds of Brookings was approved for a REDI fund loan. The $2.2 million will be used for a major expansion of storage space, loading docks, and equipment to handle, clean, package, and distribute more seeds. The GOED provides financing and incentives to meet the needs of both new and existing companies. For information, go to https:// sdgoed.com/partners/financing-incentives. ■

City of Gary Amends M u n i c i pa l Ta x R at e Beginning July 1, 2022, the town of Gary has amended their municipal tax rate from 1% to 2%. In addition, they implemented a new municipal gross receipt tax rate from 0 percent to 1 percent. The municipal gross receipts tax is applied to lodging accommodations, eating establishments, alcohol sales, and admissions. The municipal gross receipts tax is in addition to the general municipal tax. South Dakota municipalities are able to implement new tax rates or change existing tax rates on January 1 or July 1 each year, according to South Dakota Codified Law 10-52-9. The South Dakota Department of Revenue has municipal tax information bulletins available, which list all municipal sales and use tax rates statewide, along with information on tribal sales, use and excise taxes. Updated bulletins are free of charge and available July 1. To obtain a municipal tax information bulletin, download it on the Department of Revenue website at dor.sd.gov or contact the Department of Revenue at 1-800-829-9188. ■

DO YOU HAVE CITY N E W S TO S H A R E? Let us know! Email us a 250-word description of your city’s notable achievement – a project, initiative, award, or individual honor. Include an image if possible. emilie@sdmunicipalleague.org

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Rapid City's Sumption Named 2022 Finance Officer of the Year Pauline Sumption, Finance Director for the City of Rapid City, was named Finance Officer of the Year last month by the South Dakota Governmental Finance Officers’ Association. The award is given each year to a member of the association who has made significant contributions to their municipality as a finance officer and their community as citizen. Sumption was recognized for her experience, strong leadership, and expertise of a wide variety of subject matter. As the city’s finance director for the past seven years, her insights are highly respected and sought out by the mayor and city council.

Recently, Sumption proactively and strategically refinanced several bonds for the city, saving Rapid City taxpayers millions of dollars. Sumption was also commended for her community involvement, serving on a number of boards, including the YMCA and United Way, and for being involved in several sports leagues and her church. She has championed investments in the city’s economic growth through the Opportunity Capture Fund, which provide strategic funds to help bring jobs to Rapid City. The award was presented during the association’s annual Finance Officers’ School, held June 8-10 in Huron, SD. ■

SDML Snapshots

PAULINE SUMPTION (third from left), Rapid City Finance Director, was named 2022 Finance Officer of the Year by the SD Governmental Finance Officers' Association. She celebrates with her parents (L) and her fiance (R), who surprised her at the June 9 ceremony in Huron.

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IRS increases mileage rate for rest of 2022 WASHINGTON, D.C. — In June, the Internal Revenue Service announced an increase in the optional standard mileage rate for the final 6 months of 2022. Taxpayers may use the optional standard mileage rates to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business and certain other purposes.

In recognition of recent gasoline price increases, the IRS made this special adjustment for the final months of 2022. The IRS normally updates the mileage rates once a year in the fall for the next calendar year. For travel from Jan. 1 through June 30, 2022, taxpayers should use the rates set forth in Notice 2022-03.

For the final 6 months of 2022, the standard mileage rate for business travel will be 62.5 cents per mile, up 4 cents from the rate effective at the start of the year. The new rate for deductible medical or moving expenses (available for active-duty members of the military) will be 22 cents for the remainder of 2022, up 4 cents from the rate effective at the start of 2022. These new rates became effective July 1, 2022. The IRS provided legal guidance on the new rates in Announcement 2022-13, available on their website, www.irs.gov.

"The IRS is adjusting the standard mileage rates to better reflect the recent increase in fuel prices," said IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig. "We are aware a number of unusual factors have come into play involving fuel costs, and we are taking this special step to help taxpayers, businesses and others who use this rate.”

The optional business standard mileage rate is used to compute the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business use in lieu of tracking actual costs. This rate is also used as a benchmark by the federal government and many businesses to reimburse their employees for mileage.

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execute an entire vacation plan. Due to the increase in lodging rental options, questions arise regarding the tax responsibility of private individuals renting out their homes. South Dakota sales tax applies to all lodging rentals that are less than 28 consecutive days. Some online platforms are licensed by the Department of Revenue to collect and remit South Dakota sales tax on behalf of hosts. The host must still have a sales tax license issued by the Department of Revenue. If the online platform is not licensed to collect South Dakota sales tax, the host must report and remit the tax. Hosts may also use methods other than online platforms to rent their homes, in these instances the host is also responsible for the sales tax on these transactions. The Department of Revenue collects the South Dakota state sales tax, municipal sales tax, municipal gross receipts tax, and state tourism tax that applies to lodging rentals. The municipal sales tax and municipal gross receipts tax due is based on where the lodging facility is located. Business Improvement District (BID) taxes are not collected by the Department of Revenue.

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DANR Announces More Than $98 Million for South Dakota Environmental Projects PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) recently announced the Board of Water and Natural Resources has approved $98,703,620 in grants and loans for drinking water, wastewater, and solid waste projects in South Dakota. The $98,703,620 total includes $73,634,334 in grants and $25,069,286 in low-interest loans to be administered by the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources. “I am pleased to announce this financial assistance is available,” said DANR Secretary Hunter Roberts. “This funding will result in upgraded drinking water and wastewater infrastructure and support solid waste cleanup projects which will benefit the system users and the environment.” The grants and loans were awarded from DANR’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program, Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program, Solid Waste Management Program, and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to the following: Box Elder received a $1,540,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan and a $2,460,000 ARPA grant to upgrade its wastewater collection system to accommodate recent growth. The project includes replacing undersized sewer mains and adding lines. These improvements will address needs 20

on the west side of town for areas of new development. The loan terms are 2.125 percent for 30 years. Canistota received a $584,267 ARPA grant to make sanitary and storm sewer infrastructure improvements. Funding for this project was previously awarded by the board in June 2021. Canistota also received a $256,966 ARPA grant to replace water main lines. Funding for this project was previously awarded by the board in June 2021. Castlewood received a $354,627 ARPA grant to make improvements to its distribution system and rehabilitate the water tower. Funding for this project was previously awarded by the board in March 2021. Chancellor received a $210,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan and a $1,190,000 ARPA grant to install a new PVC sanitary sewer main, replace sewer services within the right-of-way, and install 13 sanitary sewer manholes. Storm water improvements include installation of storm sewer and culverts, including extending the storm sewer trunk line. The loan terms are 2.125 percent interest for 30 years. Chancellor also received a $195,000 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan and a $1,105,000 ARPA grant to install new PVC water main, curb stops, fire hydrants, valves, and fittings;

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replace water services within the right-of-way; and loop the system to improve hydraulics. The loan terms are 1.875 percent interest for 30 years. Crooks received a $161,763 ARPA grant to for a new lift station and sanitary sewer expansion. Funding for this project was previously awarded by the board in June 2021. Custer received a $125,100 ARPA grant to upgrade its wastewater treatment facility. Funding for this project was previously awarded by the board in March 2021. Dell Rapids received a funding package at the April board meeting to make sanitary and storm water improvements on 3rd Street and for non-point source improvements. This funding was adjusted at the May meeting based on available local ARPA funds. The new funding package is a $2,645,080 Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan and a $2,887,379 ARPA grant. The loan terms are 1.375 percent for 30 years. Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources received a $400,000 Solid Waste Management Program grant amendment for waste tire and solid waste cleanup projects. The grant will allow ongoing collection and disposal of waste tires and other solid waste cleanups which the department has provided for over 20 years.

Groton received a $664,547 ARPA grant for water main improvements. Funding for this project was previously awarded by the board in March 2021. Hudson received a $656,180 Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan and a $721,820 ARPA grant to replace wastewater collection line and sewer services in the right of way. These improvements will replace aging vitrified clay pipe, eliminate sags, reduce infiltration, and improve system reliability. This package and other funds will support the project costs. The loan terms are 2.125 percent for 30 years. Hudson also received a $831,649 Drinking Water State Revolving

Fund loan and a $967,656 ARPA grant to replace hydro-pneumatic water tanks with a ground water storage tank and booster system. The project includes replacement of aging water distribution lines to address breaks and water loss and the addition of water main loops to improve flow throughout the community. The loan terms are 1.625 percent for 30 years. Joint Well Field, Inc. received a $1,656,900 ARPA grant for water treatment plant improvements. Joint Well Field, Inc. is a jointly owned and operated water source and treatment facility that serves both Brookings-Deuel Rural Water System and Kingbrook Rural Water System. Funding for this project was previously awarded by the

board in March 2021. Kingbrook Rural Water System received a $108,000 ARPA grant for improvements to the Carthage water tower. Funding for this project was previously awarded by the board in March 2021. Lake Norden received a $652,463 ARPA grant to construct a new water tower storage. Funding for this project was previously awarded by the board in March 2021. Lake Poinsett Sanitary District received a $1,809,749 Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan and a $2,790,251 ARPA grant to make improvements to its existing wastewater system including upgrades to existing lift stations

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS (CONT) and improvements to the collection system The terms of the loan are 2.125 percent for 30 years.

Lennox received a $1,172,251 ARPA grant to Funds for wastewater improvements along Boynton Avenue. Funding for this project was previously awarded by the board in June 2021. Lennox also received a $480,400 ARPA grant for drinking water improvements along Boynton Avenue. Funding for this project was previously awarded by the board in June 2021. North Sioux City received a $5,351,110 Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan and a $1,511,890 ARPA grant to provide wastewater infrastructure in an undeveloped parcel of land south of the current city limits and west of I-29. The project involves installing approximately 2,800 feet of collection lines, a 1,200foot trunk sewer, a submersible lift station and 2 miles of force main. The loan terms are 2 percent for 20 years. These funds and local ARPA funds will cover the project costs.

North Sioux City also received a $5,627,193 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan and a $1,723,807 ARPA grant to make improvements to the Streeter Drive Water Treatment Plant. This will involve updating the chemical feed, electrical, and other systems. Other improvements will increase aeration, detention, filtration, and backwashing capacity. Terms of the loan are 2.125 percent for 30 years. Northville received a $179,758 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan and a $1,044,562 ARPA grant to replace water meters, loop lines, and improve aboveground water storage. Improvements include building a glass lined, above-ground water storage tank and pumphouse. This project will address issues with water storage, pressure, quality, and water loss. The loan terms are 2.125 percent for 30 years. Salem received a $370,293 ARPA grant for storm sewer improvements. Funding for this project was previously awarded by the board in June 2021.

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Sioux Falls received a $41,900,000 ARPA grant for water reclamation facility expansion. Funding for this project was previously awarded by the board in 2019, 2020, and 2021.

Watertown received a $750,000 ARPA grant to replace its primary clarifier at its wastewater treatment facility. Funding for this project was previously awarded by the board in March 2021.

South Shore received a $449,000 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan and a $1,186,000 ARPA grant to construct a new water storage tank and transmission line to connect the tank to the distribution system and make improvements to an existing well. The loan terms are 1.875 percent for 30 years.

White received a $1,832,810 Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan and a $734,290 APRA grant to replace or repair vitrified clay pipe and service lines with open cut and CIPP relining methods. This project will address cracked, broken, and deformed VCP and joint offsets. The loan terms are 2.125 percent for 30 years.

Tea received a $946,288 Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan and a $670,626 ARPA grant to provide municipal wastewater service to existing industrial and commercial properties in the Hagedorn Industrial Park. The loan terms are 2.125 percent for 30 years. In addition, Tea received a $1,009,280 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan and a $593,634 ARPA grant to extend municipal water service to existing industrial and commercial properties in the Hagedorn Industrial Park. The loan terms are 2.125 percent for 30 years. Tea also received a $3,694,231 ARPA grant to connect its wastewater treatment system to the City of Sioux Falls. Funding for this project was previously awarded by the board in March 2021.

White also received a $1,786,189 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan and a $715,611 ARPA grant to construct several improvements to its water distribution system. The city will replace aging water distribution mains, refurbish its water tower, and replace cast iron pipes. The loan terms are 1.625 percent for 30 years. The American Rescue Plan Act provides grants for eligible water, wastewater, storm water, and nonpoint source projects. The state of South Dakota is making a historic investment in infrastructure by dedicating $600 million of American Rescue Plan Act funding for local water and wastewater infrastructure grants. The Solid Waste Management Program provides grants and loans for solid waste disposal, recycling, and waste tire projects. The Legislature annually appropriates dedicated funding for the Solid Waste Management Program through the Governor’s Omnibus Water Funding Bill. The State of South Dakota and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency fund the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program, which provides low-interest loans for public drinking water system projects. The program is funded through a combination of federal appropriations, loan repayments, and bonds. The State of South Dakota and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency fund the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program, which provides low-interest loans for wastewater, storm water, water conservation, and nonpoint source projects. The program is funded through a combination of federal appropriations, loan repayments, and bonds. ■

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They Made the Ultimate Sacrifice, Now South Dakota is Honoring Them GREG WHITLOCK | SECRETARY, SD DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS South Dakota’s Fallen Hero Bridge program dedicates state bridges to South Dakotans who were killed in action while serving their country or classified as missing in action. These young men and women, so young and in such a short time, met their destiny on far-off battlefields. In return for their great gift, there is nothing more complex or important that we can do but to ensure the memories of their shortened lives go on.

They need to be remembered, not as victims ambushed by some cruel twist of fate, but as idealists who chose to serve and risk their lives. Idealists who were struck down in the pursuit of something bigger than themselves and are forever deserving of our respect, admiration, and remembrance. These brave warriors who fell in battle were, more often than not, young and in the prime of their life. They were brimming with promise and optimism, and possessing

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energy, enthusiasm, idealism, and hope. They were and are truly the strength of our country. For the greater good of our nation and our citizens they knowingly marched into harm’s way. They put everything on the line to ensure our future, even though it meant endangering their own. The veterans we dedicate these bridges to did not just give us their lives, they gave us their futures. Most had more life ahead of them then behind them and did not experience their college

graduation, their wedding, or the birth of their first child. The men and women we honor on these bridges were American soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines, and coast guardsmen who sought service when times were troubled and our values were challenged. We are committed to preserving their memories and in demonstration of our will to remember. I ask everyone to participate in one of the 12 bridge dedications scheduled in 2022. To learn more about South Dakota’s fallen heroes bridge dedication program, visit vetaffairs.sd.gov. Let us never stop educating our youngsters about the price that has been paid for their freedom. ■

SOUTH DAKOTA FALLEN HERO BRIDGE DEDICATIONS 2022 PFC Frederick Farlee and SGT Richard Maynard Pioneer Hall - Dupree June 25 - 10:30 am (MT)

CPL Martin Fluegel McCook Central High School - Salem Sept. 17 - 1 pm (CT)

Cpl John Hutchison Casey Tibbs Rodeo Center - Fort Pierre July 1 - 10:30 am (CT)

PVT Frederic Schroeder VFW Post - Madison Oct. 1 - 1 pm (CT)

PFC David Gatton Capitol Lake Visitor's Center - Pierre July 16 - 1 pm (CT)

Capt Tommy Callies Howard High School Nov. 11 - 9:30 am (CT)

SSG Daniel Cuka Yankton High School - Yankton August 6 - 1:00 pm (CT) SGT James Haider BG Ernie Edwards Readiness Center - Watertown Aug. 13 - 10:30 am (CT) PVT August Otto Claire Community Hall Aug. 20 - 11 am (CT)

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SDPAA Welcomes Becky Brunsing as its new Member Services Representative! The South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance (SDPAA) is pleased to announce the hiring of Becky Brunsing to serve as the SDPAA’s Member Services Representative. For the past twenty years, Becky has served as the City Administrator/Finance Officer for the City of Wagner, SD. She has served as President and on the Board of Directors of the South Dakota Municipal League, and she recently served as the Chair of the SDML Audit Committee. She has also served as President of the South Dakota Government Finance Officers Association (SDGFOA). She was the SDGFOA’s Finance Officer of the Year in 2014. She fills other leadership roles within her community, including currently serving as the President-Elect of her local Rotary Club. Becky is a Wagner native. She and her husband Mike have three children and live on her family's homestead that recently turned 125 years old. Their son is the fifth generation to farm the homestead. In her spare time, she helps on the farm and enjoys gardening and canning all the produce. There is always a fresh jar of pickles at the Brunsing household! Her passion for public service is shared by her husband Mike who serves as the Superintendent of Lawrence Township. In 2017 SDPAA Members first elected Becky to serve on their Board of Directors. The SDPAA has benefitted from

her stewardship until she recently resigned to accept full-time employment with the SDPAA. We will miss her service on the SDPAA Board but welcome her as part of our internal team. Becky’s passion for public service BECKY BRUNSING began when she served as a sales tax Auditor for the State of South Dakota from 1990 to 1993. She then served her community by providing financial and human resource management for a local health care system and for a local accounting firm before she began her two decades of service to the City of Wagner. She holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and brings a wealth of governmental and financial knowledge to the SDPAA. We are excited she is joining our team! Becky looks forward to continuing her relationships with cities as well as getting better acquainted with the counties, townships, conservation districts, and other SDPAA Members while serving your coverage needs. She shares your enthusiasm for public service and will eagerly assist you in furthering your public service mission. If you have any questions or would like your public entity to explore becoming a Member of the SDPAA, please contact Becky at bbrunsing.sdpaa@sdmunicipalleague. org or the SDPAA at 800-658-3633 option 2 or by email at sdpaa@sdmunicipalleague.org. ■

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Our beautiful little town of Hot Springs, nestled in the Southern Black Hills, is a perfect vacation destination. We offer a wide variety of accommodations from boutique to unique, including hotels, motels, camping, glamping, cabins, and cottages, with options to fit any budget from fancy to frugal. Surrounded by natural beauty, you won’t be short of something to do in Hot Springs, and we are very comfortably situated near major attractions in the Southern Hills such as Mount Rushmore National Monument, Crazy Horse Memorial Custer State Park and Wind Cave National Park, which is only ten minutes away from Hot Springs. Wind Cave, Cold Brook Reservoir, and Cottonwood Springs offer rustic camping and Hidden Lake Campground and Resort features their own private lake. Nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts have a plethora of places to choose from to enjoy fishing, hiking, biking, and swimming, and you can take a scenic drive to Cascade Falls, a favorite swimming spot for locals. Angostura State Recreation Area is a favorite among watersport enthusiasts and

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offers cabins, RV sites, and tent camping. Golfers will love our awardwinning Southern Hills Golf Course with its breathtaking views and beautiful clubhouse. We have parks galore that are perfect for a picnic, especially Chautauqua Park and Brookside Park where you can relax by the naturally warm Fall River. Hot Springs houses the worldfamous Mammoth Site, an accredited museum and ongoing paleontological dig site which has found 61 mammoths and counting! Evans Plunge Mineral Springs is the world’s largest naturally warm mineral spring-fed pool and offers you a chance to soak and swim in the Black Hills’ oldest attraction. Moccasin Springs Natural Mineral Spa offers you the chance to soak

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in hot springs in their chlorinefree mineral pools that range from 88-102 degrees. You can relax and rejuvenate with the many spa treatments they offer. If you are in the mood to step back in time, visit our Pioneer Museum in the magnificent sandstone building on the hill overlooking our historic downtown which features our historic sandstone architecture. Our local businesses offer a wide variety of unique specialty stores, galleries, and artisan markets that offer one-of-a-kind works from local artists. When it’s time to dine, you can experience food alchemy at Buffalo Dreamer Restaurant, enjoy farm-to-table dining, or savor the flavor of a delicious meal at any local restaurant. For leisure time, take in a movie at our historic Hot Springs Theatre, go bowlin,g or enjoy a fun game of mini golf. From the giant murals that adorn some of our buildings, to a casual stroll along the Freedom Trial River Walk, there is so much to see and do! Whether you are travelling solo or with friends and family, Hot Springs has something for everyone. We love our little town and look forward to welcoming you to Hot Springs. We think you’ll love it too! ■

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Hot Topics COVID-19

There have not been any legal developments regarding coverage of COVID-19 exposures or illnesses. Legal authority advises that these are not compensable claims under workers’ compensation. The legislature passed HB 1046, which states that one may not bring a claim or action unless the exposure is intentional and results in the COVID-19 diagnosis. Section 21-68-6(3) states that COVID-19 is not an occupational disease.

EMPLOYMENT

Along with approved volunteers, all personnel on the payroll are employees of your organization. Part-time and seasonal workers’ payroll should be included on the payroll audit. If a seasonal or part-time employee is injured, please promptly submit the First Report of Injury and we will investigate and pay applicable benefits as any full-time employee.

document your roster of volunteers and obtain board or city council approval. We will request the roster and minutes when we receive a First Report of Injury.

KIDS’ CHANCE OF SOUTH DAKOTA

Kids’ Chance of America is a national organization offering need-based higher education scholarships to children affected by a workplace injury. The organization has had a chapter in South Dakota providing scholarships since 2016. Since then, they have awarded over $150,000 to students to continue their education. At least four students have been children of employees covered through SDML Workers’ Compensation Fund. If there is someone in your community who qualifies, please refer them to www.kidschanceofsd.org. ■

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SUBROGATION

For lack of better explanation, subrogation means reimbursement. If there is a work injury as a result of another party’s wrongdoing, workers’ compensation will pay benefits and send a subrogation claim to the responsible party. We will seek reimbursement for the monies paid. A couple of notable statutes apply: • SDCL 62-4-40 indicates that the insurer/provider may collect recovery “in his own name.” This means that the work comp carrier can pursue recovery regardless of the intention of the employee to pursue a liability claim. • SDCL 62-4-38 explains that if an employee receives a recovery from a third party, the recovery is an offset against any further workers compensation benefits.

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Municipal volunteers are considered employees under the workers’ compensation statute 62-1-5.1 if they are duly appointed and that appointment is entered into the official records or minutes. Please remember to

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Strengthening Our Armed Forces The United States military is the best in the world. Our all-volunteer force is made up of men and women from different backgrounds and different states, but what they all have in common is a love of country and a desire to serve. We are eternally grateful to them—and their families— for the incredible sacrifices they make to protect our freedoms. One way we can show our thanks is by making sure they have the tools and resources necessary to do their job. In Congress, we do this by passing a National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) each year. The Senate Armed Services Committee, which I’ve worked on since coming to the Senate in 2015, recently voted to approve the NDAA for fiscal year 2023. It will be debated by the full Senate before we vote on final passage. Additionally, the House is working to produce their own version of NDAA. The differences between the House and Senate bills will be reconciled in a conference committee. Each chamber must then pass this final version before it can be signed into law by the president. Our committee put in a lot of work this year on the NDAA and I’m pleased that we were once again able to pass it with strong

bipartisan support. In fact, this will be the 62nd consecutive year that we will have passed a widely-supported NDAA. As our near-peer competitors, like China and Russia, continue to grow their own militaries, it’s critically important that the U.S. makes sure our troops have better weapons systems, better tools and more resources than our adversaries. We never want to send our men and women into a fair fight—we always want them to have the advantage. The NDAA authorizes Department of Defense (DoD) programs and provides defense policy to make sure the United States maintains irreversible momentum when it comes to implementing the National Defense Strategy. The National Defense Strategy provides clear direction for restoring our military’s competitive edge in an era of re-emerging, long-term great power competition. The B-21 Raider bombers coming to Ellsworth Air Force Base in the near future are a part of this long-term National Defense Strategy. As I said earlier, we have the best armed forces in the world, but we need to make sure we remain the best well into the future. The men and women who wear the uniform of the United States put their lives on the line to protect and preserve our freedom. We’re forever grateful to them for their service and sacrifice. Passing the NDAA each year is one way for us to make sure they and their families are taken care of and have all the resources they need as they serve our nation. ■

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Accountant – City of Pierre, SD. Provide support to the Finance Officer and Deputy in all aspects of financial recording and reporting. Key member of the Accounting Team, responsible for receipting incoming payments to the City, preparing general ledger accounting entries, and managing the accounts receivable subsidiary ledger, miscellaneous customer billings, posting amendments or corrections to invoices, and receipting payments. Assist with various monthly general ledger journal entries, general ledger account analysis, and Department Financial Reporting and Analysis. Wage: $26.21 minimum plus comprehensive benefit package. Open until filled. Apply: Human Resources Office, City of Pierre, Box 1253, Pierre, SD 57501, (605) 773-7429, www.cityofpierre.org. EOE. Aquatics Coordinator – City of Madison, SD. Responsible for coordinating, planning, organizing, and directing the day-today operations of the aquatics department for the Community Center and at the Madison Aquatic Center. Instruct staff in aquatic courses, CPR, AED and First Aid. Perform daily water chemical tests, monitor safety programs for participants and guests, teach and train staff in aquatic courses, as well as ensuring a clean and safe environment and equipment at both facilities. Participate in preparation and administration of the aquatics budget, submit budget recommendations, monitors expenses while also assessing fee structures for current and new programs. Full description/apply: cityofmadisonsd.com/Jobs. Open until filled. EOE. Baler/Heavy Equipment Operator - City of Pierre, SD. Responsible for operating equipment at the baling facility, material recovery site, and landfill to bale and dispose of solid waste. Hours involve varying shifts during the week and work on some weekends and holidays. Must possess or have the ability to obtain a SD Class A commercial driver’s license with air brakes and tanker endorsements. Experience with operating a frontend loader, compactor, scarab, dozer and scraper and driving a semi-tractor and trailer desirable. Salary: $21.51 minimum plus comprehensive benefit package. UP TO A $3,000 HIRING BONUS! Open until filled. Applications to: City of Pierre Human Resources Director, P.O. Box 1253, Pierre SD 57501, Phone (605) 773-7429, www.cityofpierre.gov. EOE. Cashiering/Finance Assistant I – City of Madison, SD. Part-time with a possibility of more than part-time hours. Responsible for providing cashiering and customer service for the city’s utility billing operations and data entry of financial information and records filing. Assist customers in utility accounts and services, handle customer complaints and refer to appropriate personnel,

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CLASSIFIEDS receipt miscellaneous fees and payments, and entering financial data into the software with high attention to detail. Assist in balancing a cash drawer, electronic processing, and would handle cash, credit cards and checks. Provides a variety of duties daily and would assist in with department agenda items and packets as needed. Learn more: cityofmadisonsd.com/Jobs. Open until filled. EOE. Chief Accountant, Finance Department - City of Rapid City, SD. Responsible for providing a uniform accounting system for the City in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and state statutes while providing accountability and oversight to insure accuracy and timeliness of reporting. Starting salary is $2,296.07- $2936.71 Biweekly with generous benefits and retirement options. For more information and to apply, visit www. governmentjobs.com/careers/rapidcity. Open until filled. City Administrator/Finance Officer – City of Wagner, SD. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related area and two years of related job experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Excellent Benefits: Full coverage health insurance for employee, South Dakota State Retirement, vacation, holiday and sick leave. Starting salary is dependent on qualifications and experience. For more information, please call 605-384-3741 or email: cywagner@hcinet.net. Applications available at: City Finance Office, 60 S Main Avenue or www.cityofwagner.org. Open until filled. EOE.

Communications Officer – City of Pierre, SD. Work as part of a team operating the Central South Dakota Communications Center, the 911-Emergency Dispatch Center for central South Dakota. Receive calls for assistance from the public, document and dispatch appropriate public safety personnel for those calls. Receive, process, and send radio communications for various law enforcement agencies, emergency medical services, and local Fire Departments. 40 hours per week - shift work. Salary: $19.49 minimum plus comprehensive benefit package. Open until filled. Apply: Human Resources Office, City of Pierre, Box 125, Pierre, SD 57501, Phone (605) 773-7429 or www. cityofpierre.org. EOE. Economic Development Executive Director - City of Wall, SD/ Wall Economic Development Corporation. Under the direction and supervision of the WEDC Board, the Executive Director is responsible for the coordination and execution of WDC’s goals and objectives, as determined by the organization’s by-laws and strategic plan. Applicant should have: Leadership skills; Ability to network and build strong relationships with a wide variety of people and groups, including private sector, elected officials, public sector, non-profits; High standards of excellence, integrity, confidentiality, creativity, and valuing of diverse perspectives; Competent in developing presentations, spreadsheets, and business correspondence. Salary: $18-$20 per hour, DOE. Info/ Apply: Mary Williams at marywilliams@gwtc.net or walledd@ gwtc.net, (605)515-3685. Open until filled.

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CLASSIFIEDS Energy Scheduler - Missouri River Energy Services, Sioux Falls, SD. Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) is a joint action agency supporting our 60 member municipalities that own and operate their own electric distribution systems. The Energy Scheduling Teams operates on a 24x7 basis, monitoring the MRES load and resource positions in electric markets. Job duties include evaluating marketing and scheduling options, scheduling generation and load requirements, directing, oversight, and operations of generation resources to meet energy and reliability needs. Qualifications: Outstanding math and analytical skills; Associate’s Degree in a field related to Energy, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, or Business; ability to work 8-12 hour rotating shifts. Visit www.mrenergy.com. For consideration, send your resume to hr@mrenergy.com. Heavy Equipment Operator – City of Madison, SD. Operates equipment in the construction, repair, snow removal and maintenance of public infrastructure. Will operate various types of equipment, assists with storm clean up, bails recyclable materials, street cleaning, cleaning ditches and culverts, trims trees and assists in other duties with other departments as needed. Knowledge of street equipment and maintenance along with skill in use of hand and power tools is required. Occasional lifting/moving of 100lbs+ and can be called in outside of normal working hours as needed or by emergency. Full description/ apply: www.cityofmadisonsd.com/Jobs. Open until filled. EOE. Library Director - City of Watertown, SD. Responsible for the administrative oversight, visioning, leadership, planning, budgeting, coordinating and management of the Regional Library. Directs and administers the overall operations, programs, development, and promotion of the department, its systems, facilities, resources, programs and responsibilities. Minimum Qualifications: Master's Degree in Library Science; a minimum of eight years of professional library experience; five years of directly related, progressively responsible administrative and supervisory experience. Salary Grade 175 Range $75,524.80 $99,673.60/year. Full descriptions and apply at City Hall Finance Office or www.watertownsd.us/Jobs.aspx. Open until filled. Maintenance Supervisor - City of Montrose, SD. Water/ wastewater/streets/pool/rubble site: Work areas include, but are not limited to water/wastewater, sewer, streets, snow removal, landfill, and swimming pool. Must possess or be able to obtain Class I Water Distribution and Class I Wastewater Collection certificate within one year. Knowledge with all types of equipment desired. Benefits include: vacation, sick leave, paid holidays. Wage DOE. Open until filled. Applications are available at the City Finance Office or online at cityofmontrosesd.com. Completed applications can be submitted to the Finance Office or email to montrose@goldenwest.net. Parks Maintenance Worker – City of Pierre, SD. Responsible for performing a variety of building and grounds maintenance and repair duties including irrigation projects. Responsible for snow removal. Maintains grounds by mowing grass along with pruning and removal of trees and shrubs. Experience working on irrigation systems would be beneficial. Skill in operating equipment and tools used in park operations such as tractors, mowers, snow removal equipment, tree removal equipment and power tools including chainsaws. $18.55/hr minimum plus comprehensive benefit package. Wage offer based upon actual education and experience. Up to $3,000 hiring bonus. Apply: Human Resources Office, City of Pierre, Box 1253, 2301 Patron

Parkway, Pierre, SD 57501, (605) 773-7429, www.cityofpierre. org. Open until filled. EOE. Patrol Officer - City of Pierre, SD. Performs law enforcement & public safety duties as necessary to maintain law & order in the City of Pierre. Must be at least 21 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED, & pass the police entry level examinations including a background investigation. Prior experience in law enforcement is desirable. Certified officer preferred. Wage: $23.75 minimum plus comprehensive benefit package. Apply: Human Resources Office, City of Pierre, Box 1253, Pierre, SD 57501, (605)773-7429, www.cityofpierre.org. Open until filled. EOE. Planner - Community Development – City of Watertown, SD. Performs long-range planning activities related to the comprehensive plan, evaluates current planning/development proposals, and provides technical assistance to support various boards, commissions and committees. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Planning, Urban Planning, or related field; a minimum of six months of progressively responsible experience in planning. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree; AICP Certification; ASFPM Floodplain Management Certification. Salary Grade 155 Range - $56,617.60 - $74,713.60/year. Learn more: City Hall Finance Office or www.watertownsd.us/Jobs. aspx. Open until filled. Police Chief - City of Avon, SD. Responsibilities include managing the operations of the police department, including record keeping activities, and patrolling the community to maintain public order. The successful candidate must exercise independent judgment and use discretion during daily patrol activities, must have graduated high school or have a GED, have no criminal convictions that resulted in incarceration, and hold a valid South Dakota driver's license with acceptable driving record. Wage is dependent on experience. Send resume to the City of Avon, P.O. Box 207, Avon, SD 57315. Direct questions to Lisa at 605-4644724 or 605-286-3694. Open until filled. Police Officer – City of Groton, SD. Responsible for performing routine and professional law enforcement work in a variety of police department activities, while under the direct supervision of the Chief of Police and the city council. Application and job description may be found at www.city.grotonsd.gov/jobs.html. For more information, call 605-397-8422. EOE. Police Officer - City of Spearfish, SD. Enforce local, state, and federal laws, prevent and suppress crime and accidents, and promote public safety through community policing principles. Fulltime position; requires residency to meet a 30-minute response time. High school diploma or GED certificate, possession of a valid SD driver’s license with an insurable driving history, Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training Commission Certificate or ability to obtain within one year from hiring date. Preference given to candidates with certification. Availability to work all shifts, weekends and holidays. Starting wage: $25.31 per hour. Competitive benefit package. Complete online application at www.cityofspearfish.com. Open until filled. EOE. Police Officer – City of Yankton, SD. Position involves skilled general duty police work in enforcing federal, state, and city laws. Position is responsible for the protection of life and property, the prevention, detection, and investigation of crime, and maintaining law and order. Applicant must meet certain eligibility requirements. Hourly pay range is $24.44 to $30.94 and the

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CLASSIFIEDS annual salary range is $50,838 to $64,361 annually, plus benefits and incentives. Application available at www.cityofyankton.org. Open until filled. EOE. Project Engineer - City of Spearfish, SD. Provides project management on city projects, including construction inspection, quality control, and surveying/staking (as necessary), performing plan reviews, project coordination, and various aspects of capital planning and asset management. This is a full-time position within Public Works. Apply: www.cityofspearfish.com. Along with the on-line application candidates will need to submit their resume and cover letter. Hiring salary range for an FE: $67,392.00 up to midpoint of $82,097.60 annually. Hiring salary range for a PE: $74,380.80 up to midpoint of $88,420.80 annually, DOQ. Competitive benefit package. Position is open until filled. EOE. Public Works Maintenance - City of Crooks, SD. Assist with snow removal operations of municipality during inclement weather. Assist with maintenance of City facilities, City parks, City roadways, and other City infrastructure (janitorial duties, road repair, mowing, and additional maintenance duties). Assist with repairs and maintenance of City equipment such as cleaning, greasing, fueling, oil changes, and other vehicle maintenance. Interact with various City staff members, elected officials, and local stakeholders on maintenance issues. Assist with utility operations of municipally owned utilities. Other duties as assigned by management. Compensation: $18-$19/hr. Apply:

operations@crookssd.org; Mail: PO Box 785. In person; 701 S West Ave. Open until filled. EOE. Public Works Operator - City of Flandreau, SD. Operation and maintenance of Water, Wastewater, Parks, and Street facilities. Must have a wide range of skills including ability to operate motorized equipment, service public utilities, and work as a part of a team. Required to obtain certification in both water and wastewater treatment operations. Salary range of $17.57 to $23.42 with competitive benefits package. Complete application at cityofflandreau.com and submit it to cohlturnquist@ cityofflandreau.com. For any questions, please call Cohl Turnquist at (605)-997-2492. Closes August 1, 2022. Recreation and Intramural Coordinator – City of Madison, SD. Develops, coordinates and administers recreation programs, events, and leagues for members or all ages. Work with Dakota State University for intramural programs, prepare monthly reports and updates to the Park and Community Center Boards in conjunction with the Director. Participate in preparation, administration of the recreation and intramural budget, assess fee structures for programs, implement changes to programs, submits budget recommendations and monitors expenditures. Ensure a clean, safe and organized facility for events and equipment. Work with youth associations and oversee recreation and intramural staff, conduct meetings and trainings as needed. Full description at cityofmadisonsd.com/Jobs.aspx. Open until filled. EOE.

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CLASSIFIEDS Sewer Collection Maintenance Technician – City of Pierre, SD. Provides services in the water and wastewater departments by repairing and maintaining sanitary and storm sewer mains. A CCTV van including computer applications to video and inspect sanitary and storm sewer lines. Operate a Vactor truck to clean sewer lines, storm lines, lift stations, and multiple structures located around the city. Performs smoke testing, bypass pumping and flow monitoring. Salary: $20.48 minimum plus comprehensive benefit package. Up to $3,000 hiring bonus. Apply: City of Pierre Human Resources Director, P.O. Box 1253, Pierre SD 57501, (605) 773-7429, www.cityofpierre.org. Open until filled. EOE. Staff Engineer – City of Pierre, SD. Assists City Engineer in providing technical services related to City of Pierre infrastructure projects. Also assists Building Officials in plan review and issuing Building Permits. Duties include project feasibility analysis, municipal infrastructure project design & review and construction project administration. $77,038.44 minimum plus comprehensive benefit package. Wage offer will be based upon actual education and experience. Up to $3,000 hiring bonus. Apply: City of Pierre Human Resources Director, P.O. Box 1253, Pierre SD 57501, (605) 773-7429, www.cityofpierre.org. Open until filled. EOE. Street Maintenance Worker – City of Pierre, SD. Manual labor, such as shoveling, raking asphalt, etc. is required. Skill in operating and maintaining equipment such as street sweeper, truck, roller, snowplow, skid steer, and front-end loader. Must

have possession of or ability to obtain a Class B CDL with air brakes and tanker endorsements. Minimum salary: $18.55/hr minimum plus comprehensive benefit package. UP TO $3000 HIRING BONUS. Apply: City of Pierre Human Resources Director, P.O. Box 1253, Pierre SD 57501, (605) 773-7429, www. cityofpierre.org. Open until filled. EOE. Superintendent, Prairie Lakes Wellness Center – City of Watertown, SD. Responsible for the administrative oversight, leadership, planning, coordinating and control of the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center. Managing and supervising programs, facilities, and personnel. Under the direction of the Parks and Recreation Director, this position provides information to the public regarding Wellness Center activities; prepares and administers budget; and develops and implements Wellness Center goals and objectives. Salary Grade 170 Range $68,660.80 - $90,563.20/year. Complete position description and applications instructions available at City Hall Finance Office or online at www.watertownsd.us/Jobs.aspx. Open until filled. Water Operations Supervisor - City of Fairmont, MN. Lead the daily operations of the Class A Surface Water Treatment Plant. Leader with attention to detail needed to manage the facility, lead 24-hour plant operations, supervise, and conduct laboratory testing and ensure regulatory compliance ensuring safe, efficient, and quality water distribution to all residents. Will collaborate with the Water/Wastewater Superintendent to continue innovative "Source Water Quality" efforts. Should be an

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CLASSIFIEDS effective communicator, have experience working with regulatory agencies and building effective work teams, and provide excellent customer service. Hiring range: $65,336 - $80,060 dependent on qualifications and experience. Full job description and application at http://www.fairmont.org. Open until filled.

equipment and appurtenances used to treat wastewater. Salary: $22.60 minimum plus benefit package. Apply: Human Resources Office, City of Pierre, Box 1253, Pierre, SD 57501, (605) 7737429, www.cityofpierre.org. Open until filled. EOE.

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Water Plant/System Specialist – City of Pierre, SD. Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the City’s new state of the art Water Treatment Facility and drinking water systems. Qualified applicants must have the ability to learn water treatment techniques and be able to perform a multitude of hands-on maintenance activities that pertain to drinking water systems. Salary: $20.48/hr minimum plus comprehensive benefit. Learn more and apply at: City of Pierre Human Resources Director, PO Box 1253, Pierre SD 57501, (605)773-7429, www.cityofpierre. org. Open until filled. EOE.

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Wastewater Treatment Plant Crew Leader – City of Pierre, SD. Assists the Superintendent in training and supervising, plant personnel and operations. Provides direction, motivation, and support to Plant Operators on the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant, lift stations. Monitors the treatment process and performance of related equipment and makes necessary adjustments as indicated by current conditions. Preventive maintenance and repairs are executed on various pumps, blowers, chemical feeders, valves, piping and other

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and waste water; Water; Telephone; Utilities; Emergency services or civil defense; Coroner; and 911 coordinator. (SDCL 33-15-11.1; 33-15-11.2; See Hdbk., sec. 9.400) July 4 – Independence Day – State holiday (SDCL 1-5-1) First meeting following election – Except as otherwise provided, every officer of the municipality will begin to discharge the duties of the office as soon as the officer has qualified by filing an oath or affirmation of office. The oath must be filed within ten days after the first meeting of the month following the election or appointment. (SDCL 9-14-5; See Hdbk., sec. 5.115) First meeting following election – Appointed municipal officials are usually appointed. The appointment may be annual, or for an interval determined by the governing body. (SDCL 9-14-3) First meeting following election – In municipalities having the mayor and common council form of government, the council must elect a president and vice-president for the ensuing year. (SDCL 9-8-7; See Hdbk., sec. 2.520) First meeting following election – In municipalities governed by a mayor and four commissioners, the board must designate by a majority vote, the following commissioners: Public Safety, Public Works, Utilities, and Finance and Revenue. Commissioners are assigned areas of responsibility under the law. (SDCL 9-9-18 to 9-9-24; See Hdbk., sec. 2.590) First meeting following election – In municipalities governed by a mayor and two commissioners, the board shall by a resolution adopted by a majority, assign and apportion between the members, all duties that

are not assigned to the mayor. (SDCL 9-9-27; See Hdbk., sec. 2.595) First meeting following election – In those municipalities employing a city manager and under the commissioner form of government, at the first regular meeting in the month following the annual election, the commissioners must elect one of their members to serve as mayor for a term of one year. (SDCL 9-10-6; See Hdbk., sec. 2.615) On or before July 15 – The governing body of the municipality may impose an excess tax levy with an affirmative two-thirds vote of the governing body on or before July fifteenth of the year prior to the year the taxes are payable. The decision to increase taxes must be published within 10 days of the decision, (certain publication size restrictions apply), and may be referred upon a resolution of the governing body of the municipality or by a petition signed by at least five percent of the registered voters in the municipality and filed within twenty days of publication of the decision. The referendum election shall be held on or before October first preceding the year the taxes are payable. (SDCL 10-13-36; See Hdbk., sec. 12.170) By July 15 – The secretary of revenue shall apportion the money in the local government highway and bridge fund. (SDCL 32-11-35; See Hdbk., sec. 12.255(6)) Boundary changes – Municipalities must notify the Department of Revenue of any resolution or amendment enacted which changes the boundaries of the municipality. Notification shall be in written form, shall contain a copy of the resolution or amendment, and may be sent by electronic means or registered mail. Municipalities shall also provide any changes and additions to streets and addresses. (SDCL 10-52-13; See Hdbk., sec. 14.172) ■

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