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PRESIDENT Mike Wendland Mayor, Baltic

Editor: Sara M. Rankin

DISTRICT CHAIRS Dist. 1 - Mike Grosek Mayor, Webster

1st VICE PRESIDENT VACANT

Dist. 2 - Paullyn Carey Finance Director, Huron

TRUSTEES Pauline Sumption Finance Officer, Rapid City

Dist. 4 - Becky Brunsing Finance Officer, Wagner

2nd VICE PRESIDENT VACANT

Karl Alberts Finance Officer, Aberdeen Steve Allender, Mayor, Rapid City

Christine Erickson Councilmember, Sioux Falls

Debbie Houseman Finance Officer, Lake Andes PAST PRESIDENT Meri Jo Anderson Finance Officer, New Underwood

Dist. 3 - Amy Nelson City Manager, Yankton

Dist. 5 - Renae Phinney President, Ree Heights

Dist. 6 - Leland Treichel Mayor, Roscoe Dist. 7 - Arnold Schott Mayor, McLaughlin Dist. 8 - Harry Weller Mayor, Kadoka

Dist. 9 - Carolynn Anderson Finance Officer, Wall Dist. 10 - Fay Bueno Finance Officer, Sturgis

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Yvonne Taylor Executive Director Sandi Larson Director of Risk Sharing Services Lori Martinec Director of Research and Training Chris Hill Director of Municipal Electric Services Sara Rankin Director of Marketing & Communications Lori Butler Director of Finance Carla McGregor Accounting Assistant Lisa Nold Office Manager SD Public Assurance Alliance: Judith Payne Executive Director Kristina Peterson Director of Underwriting Lynn Bren Director of Member Services Paytra Nichols Underwriter Jerry Krambeck Member Services Representative Deb Corkill Executive Assistant

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Contents

2017 Municipal/School Election Workshops . . . . . . . .6 Obituary: Robert Jamison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Bicycling Means Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Community Input Needed for Outdoor Recreation Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

New City Ordinances in Wall are Inspired by Home Address Plus Learning Network . . . . . . . . .14 BalCon’s New Processing Center and Warehouse Coming to Elk Point . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Plastic Molding Manufacturer Coming to Beresford . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

SDML Annual Conference Information

Making the Most of the SDML Conference . . . . . . .30

Preliminary Conference Program . . . . . .Center Pullout Conference Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Golf Scramble Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 SDML Hall of Fame Nomination Form . . . . . . . . . . .39

Fun Walk/Run Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 SDML Proposed Statement of Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Columns

Director’s Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

President’s Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Risk-Sharing News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Washington Report: Senator Rounds . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

In Every Issue

Community Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Municipal Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

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Director's Notes

Boy, I hope you are all planning to come to the Annual Conference in October – together with the City of Sioux Falls, we have put together a fantastic range of programs and opportunities for you. This year’s Annual Conference is going to offer an incredible range of quality and depth, and once again, the best speakers have been recommended by our members.

Several of our members told us about our keynote speaker on Thursday afternoon (October 5). At our first general session, “How to Steal $53 Million from a Small City,” David Hancox is going to explore the largest municipal fraud in history, showing you how the fraud was committed and the actual documents used to commit the fraud. He will explain why it wasn’t detected for 22 years, how documents can be altered, what municipal officials need to do to minimize the possibility of fraud occurring, along with ideas on how to detect fraud.

We are very pleased to offer a new option for the laterafternoon general sessions on Thursday – Mobile Workshops. You can choose your topics by reviewing the tentative agenda on pages 33-36 and please be sure to PRE-REGISTER to participate in these. It is really exciting to give you this kind of option, so please take advantage of this unique chance to see behind the scenes!

Friday morning finds us doing what we all do now – keep up with technology. Data Security on a Budget leads off, followed by an extremely impressive panel of experts discussing the challenges and opportunities of small cell technology. Small cell technology is going to give your municipality many advantages, but like most things, requires cooperation and coordination at the local level. Great information is also going to be available throughout Wednesday and Thursday morning as all of the affiliate groups meet, and on Wednesday morning, make sure you keep up with your Pools – you own them, and these are your membership meetings.

If you are able to get away early, any member should feel free to sit in on the SDML Board Meeting, Tuesday, October 3 at 7:00 p.m.

And don’t forget the lighter side! Starting with the golf tournament Tuesday afternoon, to a really great Wednesday night experience Sioux Falls is lining up, to the Thursday evening comedian and dinner, and wrapping up with some terrific door prizes at Friday’s Annual Business Meeting. There is something for everyone at this year’s conference, and we are so looking forward to seeing you all there!

Until next month, remember we are always available at 1-800-658-3633 or yvonne@sdmunicipalleague.org Yvonne Taylor Executive Director

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President's Report

Wow! School has started and the hints of fall are starting to be seen and heard. For those of us in municipal government, that means finalizing the 2018 budget. The high school football, volleyball, cross-country teams and bands began practicing a few weeks ago to begin to work on their skills and find that right chemistry to be able to compete for their upcoming season.

A few years ago, I had the opportunity to listen to a presentation that continues to resonate with me yet today. During the presentation, the following question was asked: “Which school employee would you say influences a student’s ability to learn the most?” The speaker argued that the answer is; the bus driver. Are you surprised? The speaker went on to say that if the child is met in the morning with a grumpy “sit down and be quiet”, what do you think that child is thinking about all day? Most definitely not about their school work, but rather, about not wanting to get back on that bus at the end of the day.

The point of the story was to illustrate that when you work

as a team each individual person plays a vital role to the success, no matter how large or small of role one might have. Sometimes it is more of the “little things” that make the largest impact. As you consider your role in your city, have you stopped to think about what impact you are making. You may not have had the most grand idea or suggestion where you would consider yourself valuable. But the point is, just as any sports team, do your part well and when combined with the work of others, the cities chance at continuing to be a place you call “home” will be better.

I am looking forward to seeing you in Sioux Falls for the SDML Annual Conference October 3-6, 2017.

Respectfully,

Mike Wendland, Mayor of Baltic President

PS: To register for the Annual Conference you can contact the SDML office at 605-224-8654 or visit their website at www.sdmunicipalleague.org

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2017 Municipal/School Election Workshops Presented by: South Dakota Municipal League • Office of South Dakota Secretary of State Associated School Boards of South Dakota

One in-person workshop and five webinar workshops are scheduled to assist election officers in conducting elections. The Secretary of State’s office, Associated School Boards of South Dakota and the South Dakota Municipal League will again co-sponsor workshops covering all aspects of elections – from notices to the final canvass – including question-and-answer sessions.

Municipal finance officers and school business managers have statutory responsibility to conduct elections in their local jurisdictions. Properly conducted elections are an integral part of the democratic process. The many hours of diligent work on the part of the election officers enhances candidate and voter participation, and provides for accurate and consistent elections. In-person Workshop (there will be only one in-person workshop held): October 25th Pierre, Ramkota Hotel ($25 fee) 10:00 am-3:00 pm (CST) *New Finance Officers and Business Managers are encouraged to attend the in-person training. • Training covers all aspects of elections in one day (lunch is provided)

Webinar Workshops - All aspects of elections will be covered over five different webinar workshops December 5th Webinar*(estimated time 45+ min) 9:30 am or 2:30 pm (CST) • Election types and dates, combining elections vs. holding them the same day, Election Calendar, Precinct and Election Boards, Public Notices and more. January 4, 2018 Webinar* (estimated 70+ min) 9:30 am or 2:30 pm (CST) • Candidate eligibility requirements, petitions, financial interest statements, vacancies and campaign finance. March 6, 2018 Webinar* (estimated 20+ min) 9:30 am or 2:30 pm (CST) • Ballot preparation, voter registration and residency and absentee voting.

March 7, 2018 Webinar* (estimated 90+ min) 9:30 am or 2:30 pm (CST) • Election worker training, a walk through of the Precinct Manual

March 11, 2018 Webinar* (estimated 70+ min) 9:30 am or 2:30 pm (CST) • What to ask you County Auditor, what should you do on election day,

There is no registration fee for the webinars. Those who register to attend the webinar will be emailed the login and call-in information one week prior to the workshop date.

*Each webinar is limited to 100 participants, so please register early if you plan to attend via webinar.

Registration due by October 10, 2017 and can be found at www.sdmunicipalleague.org

State Historical Society Announces Fall Deadwood Fund Grant

The South Dakota State Historical Society announces that the applications for the next round of the Deadwood Fund grant program should be postmarked no later than Oct. 1 for work beginning no sooner than Jan. 1, 2018. The program is designed to encourage large-scale restoration or rehabilitation of historic properties by individuals, organizations or public agencies, according to Jay D. Vogt, director of the State Historical Society, whose historic preservation office administers the program. Grants will be awarded in amounts ranging from $1,000 to $25,000. The grant amount must be matched on a dollarfor-dollar basis from nonfederal and non-state sources. Nonprofit organizations will be allowed to use in-kind services for one-half of their match. In 2016, $108,204 was distributed among 11 projects, which had matching funds of $291,301. This resulted in a total public-private investment of $399,505. Funding for the program is from Deadwood gaming revenue earmarked by state law for historic preservation projects throughout the state and distributed by the State Historical Society. The first round of 2018 applications will be due on Feb. 1, 2018. For more information on the South Dakota State Historical Society’s Deadwood Fund grant program, contact the State Historic Preservation Office at the Cultural Heritage Center, 900 Governors Drive, Pierre, SD 57501-2217; telephone (605) 773-3458; e-mail shpo@state.sd.us. Grant forms are available online at http://history.sd.gov/Preservation/FundingOpps/FundingO pportunities.aspx

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Obituary: Robert Jamison

Robert (Bob) Ellsworth Jamison was born in Artesian, SD on September 10th, 1930 and died August 2nd, 2017. He was the oldest of 5 children born to Elmer and Faye (Moe). His family moved to Sioux Falls when he was 3 where he spent nearly his entire life. After graduating from Washington High School in 1949, Bob began his military service at 17 when he enlisted in the SD Air Guard as an aircraft mechanic. He was activated for service in the Korean War and upon his return was selected for pilot training. On December 26th,1953 he married the girl next door, and his wife of nearly 64 years, Shirley (Melvin).

He served in the South Dakota Air Guard as a fighter pilot, squadron commander, Director of Operations and Chief of Staff. Bob had great enthusiasm for aviation logging 7,660 flying hours, in 14 different-types of military aircraft. He retired after 37 years at the rank of Colonel. Throughout his military career he received numerous awards and decorations including the Legion of Merit. He was a past President of the SD National Guard Association, lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign War #628, past President of the Dakota Chapter Air Force Association, member of American Legion Post #15 and the past Chair of Military/Veterans Committee for the Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce.

given us so many opportunities!” He was involved in numerous service committees and organizations including being a member, lector and usher at Christ the King Church for 60 years, 48-year member of the Sioux Falls East Kiwanis Club, and longtime member of the SD Municipal League.

Bob’s legacy is that he was fair and reasonable in all dealings with the public; that he always did his homework and was fully informed. Known as a straight-shooter, Bob was proud to have served the citizens of Sioux Falls. Points of pride would be his leadership and involvement in the Washington Pavilion, the Convention Center, and the interchanges at I-29 & 26thSt and I-229 and Louise. He is one of the founding fathers of the Veteran’s Memorial Park and helped to facilitate the jointly funded City/County Siouxland Libraries.

However, as respected as he was in the public sector, his family will remember him best as Dad and Grandpa. His role as family patriarch was one he cherished. He had the

Following his love of unique sports cars, Bob operated Jamison Imports from 1965-82, focusing primarily on MG, Triumph, Fiat and Jaguar sales and service. He enjoyed collecting and restoring cars. The rarer and redder the better! He completed restoring a Daytona Yellow MG-B, with the help of his sons, in the spring of 2017. Other business ventures include being a founder of Jamison Company Real Estate, Arctic Ice, Arctic Land Development and Site 2. Other lifetime hobbies included carpentry, fishing and hunting. Bob returned to school later in life and graduated from USD in 1982. He attended college with 5 of his adult children. The family joke was “You had to reserve a seat in the family car pool”, which by the way was a red Fiat. Bob began his long public service in 1989, serving first as a City Commissioner and then as a City Councilor for Sioux Falls until he retired in 2008. Bob had a remarkable path of service and stewardship. As he would say, “My folks had nothing, and my family has flourished in Sioux Falls; I owed something back to the community that has 8

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ability to gently guide his family, their spouses and children to bring out their very best. His vast knowledge on many diverse topics will be greatly missed by his family who have described him as teacher, advisor and guide. His humble nature was to say he was the jack of all trades and the master of none, but we all knew better. Bob was truly happy when either helping to design a new house or entryway or going hunting, fishing, or sailing with his family. To his grandchildren and great-grandchildren he will be remembered for his gentle hugs and for sitting in his lap hearing about their many daily adventures, His family will miss his laughter that would touch to your very core and the “magic” handkerchief for those pesky loose teeth.

Bob and his wife Shirley were blessed with 9 children: Rick (Connie), Mary (Mark) Devish, Clayton (Jodi), Brad (Christy), Matt (Dawn), Bryon (Gail), Suzanne (Thom) Brude, Greg (Beth) and Randy (Kandy). All live in the Sioux Falls area, which is an additional blessing, as are their 24 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 2 greatgreat grandchildren. Bob is preceded in death by his parents, his siblings Clifford, Rozella (Hurtzel), Betty (Williams), and Howard and Bob’s son Clayton.

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Bicycling Means Business

Bike lanes and other infrastructure draw more cyclists and spur rising property values. By Edward T. McMahon

WHAT IS THE FASTEST-GROWING means of transportation in the United States? The bicycle, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. People bike for many reasons – better health, recreation, transportation, to save money, to run errands. But the biggest reason that bicycling is booming in the United States is the growth in bicycle infrastructure.

In 1992, there were only 50 federally funded bicycle infrastructure projects; last year, there were about 2,500. The Rails to-Trails Conservancy says there now are more than 1,900 rails-to-trails projects totaling almost 31,000 miles (50,000 km) of safe, off-road bike trails. Bicycle infrastructure also includes many additional miles of grade-separated bike trails, protected bike lanes, and a growing system of bike boulevards (low-traffic streets optimized for cycling).

Bicycling is part of a larger shift toward “shared-use mobility,” which emphasizes the availability of multiple, shared ways of moving around a city rather than vehicle ownership. Ride sharing, car sharing, bike sharing, Uber, Lyft, and autonomous vehicles are all part of this larger evolution. Today, for example, there are almost 120 urban bike-share systems in the United States and over 750 worldwide.

Just as investments in roads and highways led to automobile-oriented development and public transportation investments led to transit-oriented development, investments in bicycle infrastructure are now leading to trail-oriented development. This trend is likely to grow because bicycle infrastructure is relatively inexpensive and it provides high levels of return on investment. For instance, Portland, Oregon – the U.S. city with the highest percentage of bicycle commuters – has developed a 300-mile (483 km) network of bike trails, lanes, and boulevards for about $60 million-about the same cost as one mile (1.6 km) of urban freeway.

of Indianapolis’s Cultural Trail, for example, found that property values within one block of the trail rose 148 percent between 2008 and 2014 – far more than in the city as a whole. Studies of the Minuteman Bikeway in Massachusetts and the Katy Trail in Dallas found that homes near the trails sold faster and for more money than homes farther away. In 2002, the National Association of Realtors reported that walking trails and bike paths were the top neighborhood amenity sought by homebuyers. Bicycling can also have a positive impact on retail sales. The New York City Department of Transportation, for instance, found that installing a mile-long protected bike lane on Ninth Avenue in Manhattan resulted in an estimated 49 percent increase in retail sales for merchants along the route. Another business advantage is that bicycles take up much less space than cars. Ten to 12 bicycles can be parked in the same space as one car. This is significant when one considers that surface parking spaces cost $3,000 to $4,000 per space; structured parking costs $15,000 to $20,000 per space; and underground parking can cost up to $50,000 per space.

The transportation landscape is changing. Bicycle infrastructure is catalyzing real estate investment, and cities that give commuters more transportation options will be more competitive. What’s not to like?

About the author: Edward T. McMahon is a senior resident fellow and Urban Land Institute Charles Fraser Chair for Sustainable Development and Environmental Policy. The new ULI report Active Transportation and Real Estate: The Next Frontier presents ten case studies of bicycle friendly development projects. This article originally appeared in Urban Land, the magazine of the Urban Land Institute.

San Francisco reports that one mile of protected bikeway in the heart of the city cost $445,000. This seems expensive until one considers that reconstruction of a onemile segment of Doyle Drive cost $571 million and a new one-mile refurbishment of the Bay Bridge cost $2.07 billion. Dare County, North Carolina, which includes the Outer Banks, reports that a one-time expenditure of $6.7 million to build a bike trail parallel to the beach resulted in a nine-to-one annual return on investment.

Bicycling is good for health and the environment, but it is very good for business, too. Numerous studies show that bike trails increase the value of nearby properties. A study 10

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Community Input Needed for Outdoor Recreation Survey

The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), in conjunction with South Dakota State University (SDSU), is in the process of updating the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). As you may be aware, the SCORP is a statewide recreation plan encompassing municipal, county, state, federal and even private recreation opportunities. The plan examines how best to meet the needs of our citizens to provide quality, accessible, outdoor recreational facilities in our state. The SCORP takes a look at the most recent trends, data, opinions and collaborations. The document is updated every five years and is required to receive federal Land and Water Conservation Fund dollars. Many of you have benefited from these matching grant funds, administered by GFP for the state of South Dakota, for your trails, tennis courts, swimming pools, playgrounds and other outdoor recreation opportunities in your communities. For more information on the SCORP visit http://gfp.sd.gov/agency/partnerships/docs/scorp.pdf.

In mid-August, you should have received an email request for your community’s help in gathering information to plan for these outdoor recreation opportunities across the state of South Dakota. Many of you have been involved in this process in the past, as the SCORP is updated every five years. As part of the SCORP update, GFP and SDSU are surveying city, county, state, federal, non-profits and other providers of outdoor recreation opportunities. The information we gather will help determine supply, demand, challenges and opportunities for outdoor recreation across the state and the resulting plan is often used to support investment in projects and grants statewide. GFP invites you to participate in the survey to share your experiences and perspectives on outdoor recreation in South Dakota. Your voice is an important part of assisting your community in planning for the future. Once the survey is complete and the SCORP is updated, the information gathered from across the state will be available to your community to use in support of projects in your community and region.

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GFP would appreciate your municipality’s help in the following areas:

1) 2017 South Dakota Outdoor Recreation Survey for Providers: As a provider of outdoor recreation opportunities, please complete the online survey at http://sdorprovider.questionpro.com The survey will take about 15 minutes of your time and your responses will remain confidential. Please complete one survey per community. If you would like more information regarding the details of this study please contact: stella.liu@sdstate.edu or 605-688-6163.

2) 2017 South Dakota Outdoor Recreation Inventory: In order to evaluate supply and demand across the state, GFP is also inventorying the outdoor recreation facilities across the state. Please complete the survey online at http://sdorinventory.questionpro.com.

Please complete and return the provider survey and inventory by September 15, 2017. If you would like more information regarding the details of this study please contact: stella.liu@sdstate.edu or 605-688-6163.

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In addition to surveying municipalities, GFP is also surveying residents of South Dakota and visitors to our state who both recreate outdoors in South Dakota and don’t recreate outdoors. With this survey, GFP is asking people who do recreate outdoors to share where, how and when they recreate outdoors, what opportunities they’d like to see more of, why they recreate and other such questions. For those folks who don’t currently recreate outdoors, GFP is looking for input on why they don’t, what are the barriers to them recreating outdoors and what can be done to help eliminate those barriers. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey yourself, as a resident of South Dakota, at http://sdoutdoors.questionpro.com and encourage your friends, family and community members to do the same. Watch for the 2018 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan and the results of the survey and inventory to be released this winter!

New City Ordinances in Wall are Inspired by the Home Address Plus Learning Network

Wall, South Dakota’s tagline is “window to the Badlands.” Thanks to the efforts of a forward-thinking city council and a progressive economic development corporation, that window is opening to dozens of new opportunities for this tourism-based community.

One of those opportunities includes a strategic focus on housing development to help overcome Wall’s dire lack of available housing. To help generate new ideas and access more housing resources, the Wall Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) joined the Dakota Resources Home Address Plus learning network in 2016 to help connect with other rural communities and learn from their successes. The network offers online support for housing questions, monthly webinars, access to tools and resources and bi-annual Home Address Plus learning network gatherings.

“We were invited to try the network before we joined. The first gathering we attended was very inspiring. We could see the positive things happening in other communities,” says Cheyenne McGriff, Economic Development Director for the WEDC. “We joined the learning network and took a housing “learning journey” that included tours of Howard, De Smet, Redfield, Doland and Faulkton. It was a real eye-opener for us and spurred us to think in new directions.”

With access to the online learning network, Cheyenne decided to post an inquiry about housing incentives to the other rural communities.

“We got an absolute flood of information,” she says. “People told us what was working in their communities and even pointed us to other places and resources that might be helpful. In the end, it was a connection we made in Canton that helped the WEDC create a new municipal tax rebate plan and initiate a proposal to the city council in November.”

For just $.75 a square foot, the city will provide labor and equipment to demolish a residential property in Wall,” explains Cheyenne. “That will clear space for new construction while cleaning up some of the old abandoned properties around town.”

In addition to the new ordinances, the WEDC and the City of Wall were inspired to move forward with other projects designed to help alleviate the community’s housing shortage. These included: *A housing study detailing Wall’s future housing needs and specific recommendations for housing development, which was implemented with the help of the South Dakota Housing Development Authority. *The formation of a housing committee, tasked with setting specific housing development goals and plans. *Community Housing Conversations where business owners, landlords and contractors gather to discuss solutions for seasonal and rental housing. *The formation of an online housing database, which lists available rentals, homes for sale and available lots. *The creation of a “Housing Toolbox” which includes incentives designed to help encourage housing development or rehabilitation.

“Being a part of the Home Address Plus learning network is vital because of the relationships we’ve made and the valuable experience of other rural communities. Their support is incredible. They realize that helping us helps all of South Dakota,” says Cheyenne. “I have learned so much and feel like we are taking incredible strides in a short amount of time. We are excited about the future of Wall!” Printed with permission of Dakota Resources.

The city council moved to approve two initiatives.

The first involves a five-year municipal property tax rebate for newly occupied single family, two-family, multi-family and factory-built homes. This rebate is designed to help encourage new housing development.

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BalCon’s New Processing Center, Warehouse, Coming to Elk Point

BalCon Enterprises Inc., dba Helluva Packaging, announced today that it will be constructing a new processing center and warehouse facility in Elk Point, S.D. BalCon is an industrial packaging company that specializes in the production and recycling of FIBC bulk bags, as well as the refurbishment and sale of Gaylord boxes. The new 22,500-square-foot building will allow the company to eventually add up to 22 full-time jobs.

“This is a true rural development success story,” said Gov. Dennis Daugaard. “New infrastructure, new construction and new jobs are significant for any community, but this kind of reinvestment is especially significant in a smaller community like Elk Point.”

BalCon’s new facility will be the first tenant in the newly established business and industrial park in Elk Point, a project made possible in part by funding from the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) and the Department of Transportation (DOT), which collectively awarded $500,000 in infrastructure assistance to help develop the new industrial park. “Our existing facility has served us well since we began

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the business. But we’ve simply outgrown it,” said Kevin Connelly, BalCon vice president. “The key thing about our new facility is that it will be properly insulated, allowing us to repair and refurbish more Gaylord boxes for our customers. Currently, during times when it’s especially cold, our repair methods are not as effective when we repair boxes that come into our facility. That means we have to send those boxes to the paper mill for recycling. “The problem is those boxes potentially have a lot of life left in them. Our new facility will allow us to salvage 4 million pounds of corrugated cardboard, saving us and our customers a lot of money.”

“Elk Point is a perfect example of a progressive small town,” said Dennis Nelsen, city administrator, Elk Point. “We’re thrilled BalCon chose not only to reinvest in Elk Point, but also serve as the anchor tenant in our industrial park.”

Connelly says the company plans to break ground this fall and be operational by summer of next year. For more information about BalCon Enterprises Inc, dba Helluva Packaging, go to http://helluva.com.

In the 2015 SDMEA Comparison of Operations, Watertown had the highest number of total electric meters with 12,758. I decided to travel to Watertown to meet with the men and women behind the scenes that keep the city progressing with their forward thinking.

Doug Enstad has been a trademark at Watertown Municipal Utilities for 38 years. He began his career at WMU in 1979 and has seen many changes throughout his time there. Since he began as the Electrical Meter Foreman in 1990 the city has built two sub stations to make a total of 5 substations and 7 total substation transformers. WMU has also changed over from mechanical protection to electronic relays. They have installed a SCADA system and have transferred over to AMR. They have also installed transmission loop around the town to the substations as well as upgrading from 69kV to 115kV for those lines. Watertown is also about 50% underground with 126.90 circuit miles of three phase underground and 105.08 miles of single phase underground at this point.

As I sat down to visit with Doug and Todd Chambers (Director of Operations), I was told that Watertown receives between 30% and 35% of their power from

WAPA and is an MRES customer for the remaining power purchased. They also informed me that MRES has an operational generation plant in Watertown that could be used in emergency situations. The generator is exercised and tested annually and rated at 60MW.

MRES Watertown Power Plant

After the interview Doug drove me around the town to show me a couple of the substations and mentioned that they now have a 115KV loop between the substations as well as a fiberoptic loop to communicate with each sub. WMU also provides fiberoptic to the schools and City Hall.

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Control Room for the Uptown Substation

I had an excellent time meeting with several of the employees at Watertown Municipal Utilities including a quick visit with General Manager-Steve Lehner and Director of Administration-Adam Karst. It was also great to meet the Line Foreman-Brian Benson, and the 10 linemen. They were all very polite and seem to take pride in their work at WMU. Their hard work and pride in the City of Watertown shows us what makes their HOMETOWN great!

From Left to Right: Ron Renelt, Justin Stanley, Brian Benson, Stephen Catlette, Jeff Determan, Doug Enstad, Todd Chambers, Dave Meseberg, Daren Gollnick, Lance Tolley, James Rudebusch, Brent Hansen. Not pictured: Alex Jonnes, Mike Pederson, Steve Witte.

Questions? Comments? Email me at Chris@sdmunicipalleague.org Call Chris: 605-770-6299.

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Plastic-molding Manufacturer Start-up Coming to Beresford

Century Custom Molding, Inc., a plastic-molding manufacturer will soon be establishing a new operation in Beresford, S.D. The Board of Economic Development approved a $520,000 loan to the company earlier this month to help with fixed asset financing, which included the acquisition of a 20,000-square-foot facility in Beresford’s industrial park. Century Custom Molding is a wholly owned subsidiary of Com Century Industries Co, Ltd, which was founded by Chinese businessman Bill Zhang.

“This is a unique opportunity for both Beresford and Century Custom Molding, alike,” said Gov. Dennis Daugaard. “Bill made the right decision to expand in Beresford, and it’s my pleasure to welcome his company as one of South Dakota’s newest corporate citizens.”

Bramec Corporation, headquartered in North Sioux City, has been a customer of Com-Century for more than 10 years. Kyle Hinseth, president of Bramec, and Zhang agree that locating Zhang’s new manufacturing facility in

Beresford will help both companies realize logistics savings due in part to a central-U.S. location. In addition, Zhang says he’ll be able to purchase new equipment that will process different materials, which will improve current products already in the marketplace.

“This new facility will allow me to compete in more markets stateside and abroad,” Zhang said. “Bersford and South Dakota have already demonstrated to me they are pro-business. I am looking forward to a long lasting relationship.”

“This is an example of excellent timing,” said Jim Fedderson, mayor of Beresford. “Things came together quickly and seamlessly and we couldn’t be more excited to have Bill here. Beresford has had a lot to celebrate in the last few years, and I’m thrilled to announce that this is just the latest.”

Zhang says renovations are already underway, and that the facility will be fully-operational by July 2018.

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The Secrets of Successful Communities

By Edward T. McMahon

How is it that some small cities and towns are prospering, while many others are suffering disinvestment, loss of identity and even abandonment? Why are some communities able to maintain their historic character and quality of life in the face of a rapidly changing world, while others have lost the very features that once gave them distinction and appeal? How can communities, both big and small, grow without losing their heart and soul?

From coast to coast, communities are struggling to answer these questions. After working in hundreds of communities in all regions of the country, I have come to some conclusions about why some communities succeed and others fail. Many communities have found ways to retain their small-town values, historic character, scenic beauty and sense of community, yet sustain a prosperous economy. And they’ve done it without accepting the kind of cookie-cutter development that has turned many communities into faceless places that young people flee, tourists avoid and which no longer instill a sense of pride in residents.

Every “successful” community has its own strengths and weaknesses, but they all share some common characteristics. It’s clear for instance that successful communities involve a broad cross-section of residents in determining and planning for the future. They also capitalize on their distinctive assets – their architecture, history, natural surroundings, and home grown businesses – rather than trying to adopt a new and different identity. Most successful communities also utilize a variety of private-sector and market incentives to influence to influence new development, instead of relying solely on government regulations.

communities, especially in small towns and rural areas. In some places, this is the result of today’s highly polarized political culture. In other places, it results from a misunderstanding of planning and its value. The truth is, failing to plan, simply means planning to fail. It is difficult to name any successful individual, organization, corporation or community that doesn’t plan for the future. Try to imagine a company that didn’t have a business plan. It would have a very hard time attracting investors or staying competitive in the marketplace. The same is true of communities. A community plan is simply a blueprint for the future. People may differ on how to achieve the community’s vision, but without a blueprint, a community will flounder. Understandably, people in small towns don’t like change. But change is inevitable. Technology, the economy, demographics, population growth, market trends and consumer attitudes are always changing and they will affect a community whether people like it or not. There are really only two kinds of change in the world today: planned change and unplanned change.

Communities can grow by choice or chance. Abraham Lincoln used to say that “the best way to predict the future is to create it yourself.” Communities with a vision for the future will always be more successful than communities that just accept whatever comes along.

Inventory Community Assets Creating a vision for the future begins by inventorying a community’s assets: natural, architectural, human,

Not every, successful community displays all of the following characteristics, but most have made use of at least 3 or 4: 1. Have a vision for the future 2. Inventory assets 3. Build plans on the enhancement of existing assets 4. Use education and incentives, not just regulation 5. Pick and choose among development projects 6. Cooperate with neighbors for mutual benefit 7. Pay attention to community aesthetics 8. Have strong leaders and committed citizens

Have a Vision for the Future Successful communities always have a plan for the future. Unfortunately, “planning” is a dirty word in some 20

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educational, economic, recreational, scenic, etc. Successful communities then build their plans - whether a land use plan, a tourism plan or an economic development plan – around the enhancement of their existing assets. Twenty-first century economic development focuses on what a community has, rather than what it doesn’t have. Too many communities spend all their time and money on business recruitment. They build an industrial park out by the airport and then they try like crazy to attract a plant, factory or distribution center to move there. The few communities that are successful at this strategy usually accomplish it by giving away the store.

The old economic development paradigm was about cheap land, cheap gas and cheap labor. It was about shotgun recruitment and low cost positioning. In the old economy, the most important infrastructure investment was roads. Today, successful economic development is about laser recruitment and high value positioning. Today highly trained talent is more important than cheap labor and investing in education is far more valuable than widening the highway.

Another mistake is thinking that economic revival is about “the one big thing”. American communities are littered

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with projects that were sold as a “silver bullet” solution to a city’s economic woes. Whether it is a convention center, a casino, a new mall or factory, a sports arena or an aquarium, city after city has followed the copycat logic of competition. If your city has a big convention center, my city needs an even bigger one. Festival marketplaces, for example, worked fine in cities like Boston and Baltimore, but similar projects went bankrupt in Toledo, Richmond, Jacksonville and a dozen other communities. Successful economic development is rarely about the one big thing.

More likely, it is about lots of little things working synergistically together in plan that makes sense. In her award winning book –The Living City – author, Roberta Gratz says that “successful cities think small in a big way.” One example is Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland had an aging, undersized convention center. Civic boosters argued for a huge new convention center that could compete with much bigger cities like Chicago, Atlanta or Minneapolis. But small cities like Cleveland will never win in an arms race to build the biggest convention center. Instead Cleveland took a look at its assets, one of which is the Cleveland Clinic: a world renowned medical center located a short distance from downtown. Instead of trying to compete head-on with every other convention city, Cleveland decided to build a smaller, less expensive meeting facility focused on medical conventions and which would have an attached medical mart, affiliated with the Cleveland Clinic. Shape Plans Around Existing Assets After communities have inventoried their assets, they shape their future around them. Whether it is a land use plan, a tourism plan or an economic development plan, savvy communities build on what they already have.

Sometimes the assets of a community are obvious. Other times, they are not so obvious. Annapolis, Maryland, for example has obvious assets: the US Naval Academy, an abundance of historic buildings, an attractive and accessible waterfront and a long history of maritime activity. Given these assets, it is only natural that Annapolis has become the home of both the National Sailboat Show and the National Powerboat Show, which together attract almost 100,000 visitors a year. Jackson, Wyoming is another community with obvious assets: world class scenery, abundant wildlife and outdoor recreation resources. Jackson and Teton County, Wyoming have built their economy around the marketing and promotion of these assets.

However, they have also built their land use plans around the protection of these assets. For example, they prohibit outdoor advertising to ensure that the world class scenery is not degraded. They have mapped the wildlife migration corridors to ensure that new development does not block the large herds of elk that attract visitors from all over the world, etc. In other communities, the assets are not so obvious. Consider Lowell, Massachusetts. In 1975 Lowell was a

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Today, Lowell is one of the Rust Belt’s great success stories. The once empty mills have come back to life, not as factories, but as housing, offices, shops, restaurants, hotels and museums. Even the University of Massachusetts at Lowell -now the city’s largest employer - moved downtown, into restored industrial buildings.

Use Education and Incentives not just Regulation Successful communities use education, incentives, partnerships and voluntary initiatives not just regulation. To be sure, land use regulations and ordinances are essential to protecting public health and to setting minimum standards of conduct in a community. Regulations protect the environment and prevent the worst in development, but they rarely bring out the best. Regulations are also subject to shifting political winds. Often one county commission or town council will enact tough regulations only to see them repealed or weakened by a future town council with a different ideology or viewpoint.

If regulations aren’t the entire answer, how can a community encourage new development that is in harmony with local aspirations and values? Communities need to use carrots not just sticks. They need to identify creative ways to influence the development process outside of the regulatory process. For example, they might make it easier to develop in places where the town wants new development, like in downtown. They could also identify barriers to good development and use incentives like expedited permit review, conservation easements, purchase of development rights, tax abatements for rehabilitation of historic buildings, award and recognition programs, density bonuses for saving open space and other techniques.

In Staunton, Virginia the Historic Staunton Foundation offered free design assistance to any downtown business owner who would restore the façade of their building. They did this after the city council had rejected a measure to create an historic district in downtown Staunton.

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Successful communities also use education to encourage voluntary action by citizens. Why do cities and towns need to use education? Because, education reduces the need for regulation. Also, because people and businesses will not embrace what they don’t understand. Finally, community education is important because, citizens have a right to choose the future, but they need to know what the choices are.

Pick and Choose Among Development Projects All development is not created equal. Some development projects will make a community a better place to live, work and visit. Other projects will not. The biggest impediment to better development in many communities is a fear of saying “no” to anything.

In my experience, communities that will not say “no” to bad development, will get the worst of everything. The proof is everywhere. Communities that set low standards or no standards will compete to the bottom. On the other hand, communities that set high standards will compete to the top. This is because they know that if they say no to bad development they will always get better development in its place.

Too many elected officials have an “it’ll do” attitude toward new development. Worse yet, they’ll accept anything that comes down the pike, even if the proposed project is completely at odds with the community’s well thought out vision for the future. They are simply afraid to place any demands on a developer for fear that the developer will walk away if the community asks for too much. This is especially true when dealing with out of town developers or with national chain stores and franchises.

The bottom line for most developers, especially chain stores and franchises, is securing access to profitable trade areas. They evaluate locations based on their economic potential. If they are asked to address local design, historic preservation, site planning or architectural concerns they will usually do so.

Bob Gibbs, one of America’s leading development consultants says that “when a chain store developer comes to town they generally have three designs (A, B or C) ranging from Anywhere USA to Unique (sensitive to local character). Which one gets built depends heavily upon how much push back the company gets from local residents and officials about design and its importance.”

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downtown buildings. This is what CVS proposed in Davidson, North Carolina. The town could have easily accepted the cookie cutter design (Plan A), but instead it insisted on a two-story brick building, pulled to the corner with parking in the rear. CVS protested, but eventually, they built what the town wanted because they recognized the economic value of being in a profitable location.

The lesson learned is that successful communities have high expectations. They know that community identity is more important than corporate design preferences.

Cooperate with Neighbors for Mutual Benefit Historically, elected officials have tended to view neighboring communities, the county government and even the managers of adjacent national parks or other public lands as adversaries rather than allies. Some community leaders see economic development as a “zerosum” game: if you win, I lose.

Successful communities know that today’s world requires cooperation for mutual benefit. They know that the real competition today is between regions. They also understand that very few small towns have the resources, by themselves, to attract tourists or to compete with larger communities. Regional cooperation does not mean giving up your autonomy. It simply recognizes that problems like air pollution, water pollution, traffic congestion and loss of green space do not respect jurisdictional boundaries.

Regional problems require regional solutions. There are numerous examples of communities working together for mutual benefit. In the Denver Region, 41 communities cooperated to support funding for a regional transit system (i.e. Fast Tracks). Cleveland area communities cooperated to build a Metro parks system. Minneapolis and St. Paul collaborate on tax base sharing. Even small rural communities can cooperate for mutual benefit. Small towns in Mississippi have worked together to organize and promote US 61 as “the Blue’s Highway” , linking Memphis with New Orleans. Similarly, five rural counties on Maryland’s Eastern Shore collaborated with the Eastern Shore Land Conservancy to create a regional agreement to preserve farmland and open space.

Pay Attention to Place During the development boom of the 1980’s, Time Magazine ran an article about what they called “America’s growing slow-growth movement.” The article began with a quote from a civic activist in Southern California, who said “we were in favor of progress, until we saw what it looked like.” Looks count! Place matters! Mark Twain put it this way, “We take stock of a city like we take stock of a man. The clothes or appearance are the externals by which we judge.” SOUTH DAKOTA MUNICIPALITIES

Over 80 percent of everything ever built in America has been built since about 1950 and a lot of what we have built is just plain ugly. There are still many beautiful places in America, but to get to these places we must often drive through mile after mile of billboards, strip malls, junk yards, used car lots, fry pits and endless clutter that has been termed “the geography of nowhere.” The problem is not development, per se; rather the problem is the patterns of development. Successful communities pay attention to where they put development, how it is arranged and what it looks like.

In the old economy, quality of place didn’t really matter, but today communities are in a global competition to attract and retain talented workers. Increasingly, these workers, especially young people figure out where they want to live and then they figure out their job situation. Creating a great place will pay dividends long after the initial investment. In fact, economic development expert Joe Cortwright says that “the unique characteristics of place may be the only truly defensible source of competitive advantage for cities and towns in a global world.”

Consider tourism, for example. The more any community in America comes to look just like every other community, the less reason there is to visit. On the other hand, the more a community does to protect and enhance its unique character whether natural or architectural, the more people will want to visit. This is because tourism is about visiting places that are different, unusual and unique. If everyplace was just like everyplace else, there would be no reason to go anyplace. In today’s world, community differentiation is an economic development imperative.

Successful communities pay attention to aesthetics. They control signs, they plant street trees, they protect scenic views and historic buildings and they encourage new construction to fit in with the existing community.

Strong Leaders and Committed Citizens Successful communities have strong leaders and committed citizens. A small number of committed people can make a big difference in a community. Sometime these people are longtime residents upset with how unmanaged growth has changed what they love about their hometown.

There are hundreds of examples of small groups of people working successfully to improve their communities. Some of these people are elected officials, like Joe Riley, the ten term mayor of Charleston, South Carolina. Others are private citizens, like Robert Grow, the founder of Envision Utah or Jerry Adelman who helped restore an abandoned canal linking Lockport, Illinois with Chicago.

Leadership is critical, but often unappreciated. As the Mayor of one small town, once remarked to me, “if you don’t care who gets the credit, you can get an awful lot accomplished.”

What about the Naysayers? Every community has naysayers. Whatever the civic or community leaders propose to do, some people will always say things like: “you can’t do it”, “it won’t work”, “it costs too much”, “we tried that already”.

And, “no”, is a very powerful word in a small community, but leaders of successful communities know that “yes” is a more powerful word. Yes, we can make this town a better place to live in, to look at, to work in, to visit. A pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. An optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty.

Quality of life is the competitive advantage We live in a rapidly changing world. The post-recession economy is reshaping the way we live, work, shop and move around. Communities that prepare for the future will prosper. Those that do not will decline. Today, people and businesses can choose to live or work anywhere. Communities that cannot differentiate themselves will simply have no competitive advantage. This means that quality of life is more important than ever. Successful communities set themselves apart. They know that communities that choose their future are always more successful than those that leave their future to chance.

Edward T. McMahon is a Senior Resident Fellow at the Urban Land Institute in Washington, DC and the Chairman of the National Main Street Center.

Others times, the leaders might be newcomers who want to make sure that their adopted hometown doesn’t develop the same ugliness or congestion as the one they left. More often than not, they’re simply citizens who care a great deal about their community. SEPTEMBER 2017

Risk-Sharing

Workplace Safety: Management Responsibilities

I was recently asked to speak at a conference on “Supervisor Responsibilities for Safety.” While preparing my presentation, I recalled a management training seminar that I attended several years ago. The speaker talked about “Theories of Negligence” as it deals with employees. He covered five issues: negligent hiring, negligent retention, failure to direct, failure to train and failure to supervise. I would like to focus on the last three of these issues as they pertain to safety. As you read this article, please take a few minutes and self-reflect on how each of these pertain to you and your entity.

Employers have a legal and moral obligation to provide a safe and healthful work environment for their employees. Safety is a top-down process that starts with the Mayor and governing board along with the department heads. Oftentimes, the key to the success of your safety program rests with your mid-level supervisors. They are the ones that are going to make sure that the elements of your safety program are followed. As the governing board, have you provided your department heads and mid-level supervisors with the tools necessary to provide that safe and healthful work environment for your employees? Each level of management needs to be responsible and held accountable for your safety program.

Failure To Direct As you review your safety program, one of the first questions you should ask deals with the issue of “failure to direct.” What direction do you provide your mid-level supervisors and employees? Do you have written safety rules and have they been updated recently? One of our consultants recently reviewed a safety manual that hadn’t been updated since 2008. One can only imagine how the job tasks and procedures have changed since then. Has that entity provided proper direction for their employees?

You can ensure your employees are receiving proper direction when you have written rules that: • Inform employees of the hazards associated with the work they perform and how to safely perform those tasks; • Inform employees of the required use of personal protective equipment such as respirators, safety glasses, fall protection, head or foot protection, etc.; • Inform employees of the procedures to follow in the event of an emergency; 26

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Inform employees of any unique hazards in the workplace and how to identify them; Inform employees of how to report unsafe or unhealthful conditions; and Inform employees of actions to take in the event of a work-related injury.

Failure To Train What type of training do you provide new employees or existing employees that are performing new tasks? Training must: • Create an awareness of safe behavior; • Teach required skills for working safely; • Increase knowledge by providing accurate, up-todate information about workplace hazards and safe work practices and procedures; and • Shape employee attitudes toward workplace safety.

You need to ensure employees are adequately trained to perform the work safely by: • Requiring specialized training prior to permitting employees to work with machines, chemicals, operate powered equipment, enter confined spaces or trenches, work in elevated locations or perform similar hazardous work; and • Informing employees of the hazards associated with the work they are to perform prior to beginning the work.

Failure To Supervise What tools have you provided your mid-level supervisors so they can be successful? Oftentimes, employees are promoted to supervisory positions because they were good at their jobs. Too often the resources, training and support they were provided to become good employees are not provided so they can become successful supervisors.

Keeping workplaces free from hazards is one of the most critical aspects of a comprehensive safety program. To ensure employees are adequately protected from hazards, supervisors must: • Monitor their workplaces frequently to identify unsafe or unhealthful conditions and to ensure that work is being performed safely; • Take prompt action to correct hazardous conditions and any unsafe or unhealthful actions or behaviors; • If a serious hazard is detected, take immediate action to safeguard employees; • Encourage employees to report unsafe or unhealthful conditions; • Seek suggestions from employees for improvement of workplace conditions; • Investigate workplace mishaps and take prompt corrective action necessary to ensure the safety and health of employees; and • Institute actions to prevent recurrence of accidents.

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ideas for safer processes; Is professional when it comes to taking care of equipment and keeping employees safe; Takes pride in knowing how to use equipment safely; Knows what PPE is necessary on each job and sees that such PPE is used; Takes charge of operations that are not routine to make certain that safety precautions are determined and followed; Practices good housekeeping and makes sure that staff does likewise; Knows which materials are hazardous and how to handle them safely; Keeps an eye open for the worker who may need coaching or assistance; Continually talks safety and impresses safety on workers; Works with all persons they oversee without favoritism; Knows how to get people to work together as a team; Sets the example in safety; Understands the value of criticism and praise and exercises sound judgement in doling them out; Explains and demonstrates how to do a job safely and observes workers to ensure they do it properly; Investigates the seemingly unimportant incidents and takes corrective measures; and Keeps everyone informed of current safety policies.

Leadership means more than just setting a good example for employees. It also means inspiring employees to take responsibility for their own safety and the safety of coworkers through every communication and interaction between supervisor and employees. Employees must feel free to come to their supervisor any time they have a problem or question concerning safety or to report incidents and hazards without fear of blame or retaliation. A good leader encourages employee-driven safety and knows that the work group is only as safe as each employee. A good leader is proactive rather than just responding when something goes wrong. A supervisor who is a good leader guides and shapes safety performance rather than just giving orders and criticizing inadequate performance.

Hopefully this has been a helpful review of the responsibilities of management in providing a safe and healthful work environment for your employees. Today most entities are expected to provide more services, often with less resources and fewer employees. A pro-active safety program is a worthwhile investment that helps management take care of existing resources, especially your most valuable resource, your employees. Doug Kirkus Loss Control Consultant SDML Workers’ Compensation Fund South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance SEPTEMBER 2017

Washington Report: By Senator Mike Rounds

In Congress, my colleagues and I have been doing important work in our committees to cut red tape, advance pro-growth policies that will create jobs and provide essential oversight of government programs so we can improve them. This has been particularly true in the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, where we’ve already had an accountability bill signed into law as well as an extension of the Veterans Choice Act, which includes a provision of a bill I introduced which essentially makes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) the primary payer under Veterans Choice Program and protects many veterans from paying higher health care costs.

Most recently, a number of us who serve on the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee introduced comprehensive legislation to enhance and improve veterans’ education benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Under our proposal, when returning veterans are able to access the educational benefits included in the Post-9/11 GI Bill, they will be better equipped to pursue a successful career in a competitive job market. We want every veteran to prosper as they transition into civilian life, and getting a great education is the first step toward a lucrative and rewarding career.

I’m pleased that our reform bill includes three bipartisan pieces of legislation that I introduced earlier this year, including a bill to add all Purple Heart recipients to the list of eligible veterans who can access full Post-9/11 GI Bill

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benefits. Purple Heart recipients have made incredible sacrifices, and deserve to have full Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits, regardless of the amount of time they served on active duty. The reform bill also includes my provision that would allow survivors of deceased service members, who had Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits transferred to them, to reallocate the benefits to another designated survivor. We know that when an individual decides to serve his or her country, their entire family makes sacrifices too. While they can never be fully repaid for their sacrifices, we’re hopeful that this change will make their lives a bit easier.

The third bill, the Veterans TEST Accessibility Act, included in the reform package specifically addresses veterans’ education opportunities. Under current law, veterans are required to use a full month of their Post-9/11 GI Bill eligibility to be reimbursed for licensing, certification and national tests, such as those required to be an athletic trainer, fire fighter or medical technician. The bill I introduced would address this issue by reimbursing veterans for the cost of an approved test and pro-rating the affected month of eligibility to be used for future educational expenses, such as tuition. Many high-demand jobs, including those in the science, technology and engineering fields, require tests and certifications. This provision would make the reimbursement process fairer for veterans so they can get the credentials they need to compete for good jobs.

Our veterans have made incredible sacrifices for our country, and they should be able to fully use the benefits they’ve been promised when they enter civilian life. The name of the bill we introduced in the Senate is the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017, named for the Army Air Service veteran who drafted the original GI bill, the purpose of which was to improve the transition into civilian life for returning veterans. I’m hopeful our bill will do the same.

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Making the Most of the SDML Conference

Before you go Bring a good idea from home to share and a supply of business cards. If your city has promotional stickers or pins, bring a supply to share to make your hometown visible and help you make connections.

Make a plan When you arrive, review the full program of sessions. Map out the sessions you will attend. If others from your community are attending, decide together who will go to what. Your municipality will gain the most when attendees divide and conquer. ALL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO ALL ATTENDEES.

Orientation If you are a first time attendee, plan on going to the “Orientation for New Attendees” session on Wednesday morning so you can learn more about the conference and the League, as well as meet other first-timers.

Attend the sessions All sessions listed on the conference program are open to ALL conference attendees – you do not have to be a member of the affiliate group to attend their meeting.

For the Elected Officials While you are welcome to attend any of the meetings you see in the program, the elected officials are especially invited to join the SD Finance Officers’ Association to hear about dealing with both planned events and natural disasters. The Incident Command System will be discussed, along with the significance of the local officials’ roles and responsibilities. On Thursday, Elected Officials have their own session dealing with the local impact of methamphetamines; project management, technology, and federal postal services.

Take notes Good session notes – complete with notations of who you want to share the information with after the conference and ideas the information generates – will be invaluable when you prepare a summary. Plan to share it with other municipal officials, citizens and appropriate staff.

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Daily review Each evening as you wind down from the day of sensory overload, review your session notes and jot down the top three discoveries. What were the most important, pertinent, useful or amazing discoveries that day? How are they significant to your municipality? Write them down. And – on a specific day in your calendar – note an idea you want to pursue.

Network Make it a habit to introduce yourself to others around you at session and events. Have plenty of business cards to share. You can start conversations by asking questions. What part of the conference have they enjoyed most so far? How long has he/she held his/her position? What are the biggest issues the community faces? You may have common concerns to explore, or solutions that your community has developed. Visit the exhibits Exhibitors have a lot of experience with municipalities and are experts in their field. They can be great sources of information and solutions for municipal concerns. Exhibits are open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday and 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Thursday.

Policy Committees If you serve on a Policy Committee, those meet on Wednesday afternoon. If you are not on a policy committee, this is an excellent opportunity to sit in on one that is of interest to you. Policy Committees shape the Statement of Policy that guides the League’s legislative agenda for the coming session.

Vote Make sure your municipality has a voting delegate at the business meeting on Friday morning so your voice is counted in the election of League board members and the adoption of the Policy Statement.

Cost/Benefit Know what it costs your municipality to send you to the conference and be prepared to talk about the benefits your local government receives as a result. Municipal government is a lot like parenthood. It is impossible to know all about it until you are in the thick of it. There is a lot of on-the-job learning – and the SDML Conference is the single best forum for learning about municipal governance in South Dakota. SOUTH DAKOTA MUNICIPALITIES

Relax Relax and enjoy the sights and delights of Sioux Falls. Take time to renew yourself every evening to be refreshed the next day. Return home with your notes, contacts, resources, ideas, and dreams – and the commitment to make a difference with what you have learned! 2017 Topics at a Glance Sioux Falls is the place to be October 3-6 as SDML members gather for the Annual Conference.

How to Steal $53 million from a Small City David Hancox, CIA, CGFM, Author, Government Performance Audit in Action This session will explore the largest municipal fraud in history. Mr. Hancox will show you how the fraud was committed and the actual documents used to commit the fraud. He will explain why it wasn’t detected for 22 years. In addition, he will show you how documents can be altered, what municipal officials need to do to minimize the possibility of fraud occuring, and some ideas on howto detect fraud that may be occuring.

Other Sessions Include: j Strengthening the City Manager/Police Chief Relationship j Keys to Developing a Successful Municipal Street Plan j All Media is Social Media: Proactively Communicating with Citizens and Visitors j Water, Trees, Fields and Special Events: Managing Park Resources j Sign Ordinances - How to Fix Yours’ So That You Can Sleep Better at Night! j Municipal HR Hot Topics and Updates j Emerald Ash Borer - Roundtable Discussion j Diesel Fuel, Additives and Lubricants for Street Department Fleet Vehicles j Using Technology to Manage a Sewer and Light Infratstructure j Partnering with Contractors to Add Value to Project Delivery j Funding Utilities with Detailed Rate Models and Maximizing Tall Municipal Assets j Interactive Voice Recording Software j Harassment and Discrimination Policies j Interntional Code Council Update j Date Security on a Budget: Addressing the Looming Threats j Possibilitiess and Challenges: Small Cell Technologies and 5G Data SEPTEMBER 2017

First-Time Attendees

City employees and elected officials who have not previously attended an annual conference are invited to attend the Orientation for New Attendees meeting in Sioux Falls on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. This is an opportunity to learn more about the South Dakota Municipal League (SDML), get a chance to meet the Municipal League staff and Board Members and get a better understanding of what the League does for the municipalities in South Dakota. This meeting will be hosted by SDML President Mike Wendland, who is also the Mayor of Baltic, and other members of the SDML Board of Directors and Staff. They will review the conference agenda, share some of the success stories of the SDML and explain the purpose of the policy committees.

SDML Past President Becky Brunsing, who is also the Finance Officer in Wagner will share with you her perspective on what the League means to her, her community and the State of South Dakota as a whole. Other Board members and League staff will be introduced and have an opportunity to share some of their thoughts.

Past Orientation for New Attendees meeting goers have spoken very highly of attending this gathering and learning more about the SDML.

If this is your first conference, you are encouraged to attend this meeting. See you in Sioux Falls!

SDML Committees

2017 Nominating Committee Dennis Olson, Assistant City Administrator/ Finance Officer, Brandon, Chair Al Cerny, City Administrator/ Finance Officer, Gregory Becky Brunsing, Finance Officer, Wagner

2017 Auditing Committee

Karl Alberts, Finance Officer, Aberdeen, Chair Pauline Sumption, Finance Officer, Rapid City Becky Brunsing, Finance Officer, Wagner Michelle De Neui, Assistant Finance Officer, Spearfish 31

j Preliminary Agenda j Subject to Change j 2:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 3, 2017

SDML Golf Tournament Pre-registration required. (Visit www.sdmunicipalleague.org for registration form.) Elmwood Golf Course, Sioux Falls Hosted by: City of Sioux Falls South Dakota Municipal League SDML Board of Directors Meeting

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

8:00 a.m.

Registration

9:00 a.m.

Orientation for New Attendees

8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.

Noon 1:00 p.m.

Exhibits Open

SD City Management Association Presiding: Justin Weiland, SDCMA President, Dell Rapids 1. Business Meeting and Election 2.Strengthening the City Manager/Police Chief Relationship Leonard Matarese, Director of Research & Project Development, Center for Public Management, LLC Rod Gould, Director of Training, Center for Public Management, LLC SD Municipal Electric Association Presiding: Todd Chambers, SDMEA President, Watertown Municipal Utilities 1. Missouri River Energy Update Deb Birgen, Director of Legislative and Government Relations 2. Heartland Consumers Power District Update Casey Crabtree, Director of Economic Development 3. Advanced Metering Infrastructure Bob Meyer, Sales Representative, HD Supply Charles Bausch, Sales Representative, HD Supply 4.Western Area Power Administration Update Marsha Thomas, Public Utilities Specialist 5. Business Meeting and Election SDML Pooling Meetings j South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance j Health Pool of South Dakota j SDML Workers’ Compensation Fund

Pooling Jenga Can you Jenga? Test your risk sharing pool trivia knowledge...and try not to pull the wrong board! Brad Wilson, Administrator, SDML Workers’ Compensation Fund and President of Insurance Benefits, Inc. Lynn Bren, Director of Member Services, SDPAA Jerry Krambeck, Member Services Representative, SDPAA Gary Drewes, Marketing Representative, SDML Workers’ Compensation Fund/Insurance Benefits, Inc. Ladene Bachtell, Account Executive, SDML Workers’ Compensation Fund/Insurance Benefits, Inc. Safety Awards Luncheon Presiding: Doug Kirkus, Safety Benefits, Inc. Hosted by: SDML Workers’ Compensation Fund South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance

Guided Tours - Pre-registration is required • Midco® Aquatic Center The City’s first indoor pool opened in October 2016. Includes a recreation pool, warm water pool, 50-meter pool, mezzanine seating for 500+, and more. • Denny Sanford PREMIER Center The City’s events center opened in September 2014. Includes seating for 12,000, three clubs, and more.

1:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m.

2:30 p.m.

4:00 p.m.

Elected Officials Workshop 1. Keys to Developing a Successful Municipal Street Plan Greg Vavra, Program Manager, SD Local Transportation Assistance Program 2. All Media is Social Media: Proactively Communicating with Citizens and Visitors Heather Hitterdal, Communications Specialist, City of Sioux Falls 3. Water, Trees, Fields, and Special Events: Managing Park Resources Kelby Mieras, Park Operations Manager, City of Sioux Falls

SD Airport Management Association Presiding: Cody Roggatz, SDAMA President, Aberdeen 1. Business Meeting and Election 2. TBA

SD Association of Code Enforcement Presiding: Dave Smith, SoDACE President, Sturgis 1. Business Meeting 2. Sign Ordinances – How to Fix Yours’ So That You Can Sleep Better at Night! Jayna Watson, City Planner, Building and Development Department, City of Spearfish Shawna Goldammer, Zoning Enforcement Manager, Planning and Building Services Department, City of Sioux Falls 3. TBA

SD Governmental Human Resource Association Presiding: Billie Kelly, SDGHRA President, Mitchell 1. Business Meeting and Election 2. Municipal HR Hot Topics and Updates Chris Hoyme, Principal, Attorney at Law, Jackson Lewis P.C.

SD Municipal Street Maintenance Association Presiding: Robin Bobzien, SDMSMA President, Aberdeen 1. Business Meeting and Election 2. Emerald Ash Borer – Roundtable Discussion 3. Diesel Fuel, Additives and Lubricants for Street Department Fleet Vehicles Jim Redlin, Schaeffer Representative 4. Field Trip to National Weather Service Office – Transportation on your own

Guided Tours – Pre-registration is required • Midco® Aquatic Center The City’s first public indoor pool opened in October 2016. Includes a recreation pool, warm water pool, 50meter pool, mezzanine seating for 500+, and more. • Denny Sanford PREMIER Center The City’s events center opened in September 2014. Includes seating for 12,000, three clubs, and more.

SDML Policy Committee Meetings

General Government Presiding: Mike Wendland, Mayor, Baltic, Chair

Public Health, Safety, and Welfare Presiding: Tom Paisley, Building Official, Spearfish, Chair

Public Works Presiding: Mark Cotter, Public Works Director, Sioux Falls, Chair

4:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

Taxation and Revenue Presiding: Pauline Sumption, Finance Officer, Rapid City, Chair

SDML Auditing Committee Presiding: Karl Alberts, Finance Officer, Aberdeen, Chair

SDML Nominating Committee Presiding: Dennis Olson, Assistant City Administrator/Finance Officer, Brandon, Chair

Exhibit Area Social

6:00 p.m.

The City of Sioux Falls invites you to enjoy their downtown!

7:00 a.m.

SDML 14th Annual Walk/Run Pre-registration required. Starts at Falls Park, meet in Ramkota Hotel lobby at 6:30 a.m. for a ride. Hosted by: Health Pool of SD SDML Workers’ Compensation Fund South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance Breakfast Hosted by: HR Green, Inc.

7:45 a.m.

8:00 a.m.

Thursday, October 5, 2017

SDML Past Presidents’ Breakfast

Registration

8:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

Noon

1:30 p.m.

Exhibits Open

Resolutions Committee

Elected Officials Workshop 1. Using Technology to Manage Sewer and Light Infrastructure Mark Cotter, Director of Public Works, City of Sioux Falls Jerry Jongeling, Light and Power Superintendent, City of Sioux Falls Ryan Johnson, Principal Engineer, City of Sioux Falls 2. Partnering with Contractors to Add Value to Project Delivery Mark Cotter, Director of Public Works, City of Sioux Falls 3. Funding Utilities with Detailed Rate Models and Maximizing Tall Municipal Assets Mark Cotter, Director of Public Works, City of Sioux Falls Dean Borchardt, Public Works Business Operations Manager, City of Sioux Falls Darin Freese, Water Program Coordinator, City of Sioux Falls 4. Interactive Voice Recording Software Perry Eckhoff, Utility Billing Supervisor, City of Sioux Falls

SD Municipal Attorneys’ Association Presiding: Mark Kroontje, SDMAA President, Herreid 1. Business Meeting and Election 2. Harassment and Discrimination Policies 3. Roundtable Discussion – Bring a Topic

SD Building Officials’ Association Presiding: Mike McMahon, SDBOA President, Harrisburg 1. Business Meeting 2. International Code Council Update Rick Hauffe, International Code Council Senior Regional Manager

SD Governmental Finance Officers’ Association Presiding: Jennifer Eimers, SDGFOA President, Madison 1. Business Meeting and Election 2. 2020 Census Information Blanca E. Ramirez Salazar, Partnership Specialist, U.S. Census Bureau 3. Surplus Property Laws Rod Fortin, Director of Local Government Assistance, SD Department of Legislative Audit 4. P-Card Programs and Online Auctions Scott Rust, Purchasing Manager, City of Sioux Falls

SD Police Chiefs’ Association Presiding: Lee McPeek, SDPCA President, Watertown 1. Business Meeting 2. Presentations: Marty Jackley, SD Attorney General Laurie Feiler, SD Department of Corrections Scott Rechtenbaugh, SD Department of Criminal Investigation James Legg, SD Fusion Center Director Dan Satterlee, SD Department of Criminal Investigation Jeff Pierce, SD Bureau of Information & Telecommunications 3. Naloxone Project Marty Link, Director of EMS and Trauma, Assistant Administrator Office of Rural Health, SD Department of Health

Excellence in SD Municipal Government Award Luncheon Featured Speaker: Governor Dennis Daugaard (Invited) Presentation of the 2017 Excellence in SD Municipal Government Award SDML Hall of Fame Induction – Honoring 20 years and more of municipal service. Hosted by: BankWest Trust Department The First National Bank in Sioux Falls – Trust Department

SD Chapter, American Public Works Association Presiding: Stuart Nelson, President, SD Chapter APWA 1. TBA 2. Round Table Discussion 3. Business Meeting

South Dakota Fire Chiefs Association Presiding: Michael Koopman, 1st Vice President, SDFCA 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Fire Marshal’s Office 3. SD EMS 4. Business Meeting

1:30 p.m.

General Session

3:00 p.m.

Mobile Workshops – Preregistration is required for each 2-hour Workshop • Sioux Falls Development Tour Attendees will see Foundation Park (800+ acre industrial park with interstate and rail access), the downtown railyard (10 acres of land ready for redevelopment in the heart of the city), and the USD Discovery District. • Big Sioux River Tour Attendees will visit several stops along the Big Sioux River to see how Sioux Falls has implemented buffer strips to improve water quality, approved new floodplain maps that are spurring economic development, managed river levels using the levee system and dams, and engaged volunteers to pick up litter and other items along the waterway. • Street Maintenance Tour Attendees will travel to the Public Works Street Division and learn more about how the City of Sioux Falls is implementing changes to make street sweeping more efficient, the pros and cons of snow gates, a snowblade artwork program for school children called Paint the Plows, and a new pothole patching product called Aquaphalt. • Core Neighborhood Tour Stops on this tour will include examples of infill development, single-family neighborhood revitalization before and after, the City of Sioux Falls’ efforts to improve and add affordable housing, and code enforcement wins.

5:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

How to steal $53 million from a small city David Hancox, CIA, CGFM, Author, Government Performance Audit in Action This session will explore the largest municipal fraud in history. Mr. Hancox will show you how the fraud was committed and the actual documents used to commit the fraud. He will explain why it wasn’t detected for 22 years. In addition, he will show you how documents can be altered, what municipal officials need to do to minimize the possibility of fraud occurring, and some ideas on how to detect fraud that may be occurring.

President’s Reception (for all attendees)

Dinner Hosted by: Dougherty & Company LLC

Entertainment: Michael Somerville He’s appeared on Comedy Central, NBC’s The Apprentice, and VH1, just to name a few. Michael tried stand-up comedy on a dare while a student at the University of Notre Dame. He was soon emceeing Fighting Irish pep rallies and growing 70’s style sideburns to do extra work in “Rudy”. Upon graduation, he moved to New York City and took a job in advertising but, when his neck became irritated from shaving every day, he retired to pursue comedy full time. His first job was dancing in a pink bear suit at Bar Mitzvahs and he was hooked.

Since then Somerville has carved a unique niche in entertainment. He is the writer/host of FLN’s “Wingman”, authors Glamour Magazine’s renowned dating column “Jake: A Man’s Opinion” and is a nationally touring stand-up comedian. 7:00 a.m.

8:00 a.m.

8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m.

Friday, October 6, 2017

Yoga with Amy (Bring your own mat or towel.)

Registration

Breakfast

General Sessions 1. Data Security on a Budget: Addressing the Looming Threats James Fry, Enterprise Solutions Engineer, Riverside Technologies Inc.

2. Possibilities and Challenges: Small Cell Technologies and 5G Data This rapidly moving topic is already at the top of mind for many SD Communities. Learn what you need to know to deal with the challenges and potential as we progress. Jose-Marie Griffiths, President, Dakota State University David Young, Right of Way Manager, Lincoln, Nebraska Jeff Weldon, City Manager, Brookings Mark Cotter, Director of Public Works Director, Sioux Falls Mike Waldner, City Commissioner, Madison Brett Bill, Planning and Zoning Director, Aberdeen

10:30 a.m. SDML Annual Business Meeting and Election 1. Auditing Committee Report 2. Executive Director’s Report 3. Resolutions Committee Report 4. Discussion and Adoption of 2017 Statement of Policy 5. President’s Report 6. Nominating Committee Report 7. Annual Election of Officers 8. Other Business 9. Prize Drawing – Must be Present to Win!

2017 SDML GOLF SCRAMBLE

Sponsored By:

South Dakota Municipal League

DATE/TIME Tuesday, October 3, 201 2017 Sign in at 1:00 p.m. 7HH RII DW 2:00 p.m.

LOCATION Elmwood Golf Course 2604 W. Russell St., Sioux Falls, SD 57104 (605) 367-7092 www.dakotagolf.com/course/elmwood

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City of Sioux Falls

FORMAT

Competition will be 9 holes, 4 person scramble, shotgun start. *Teams will be paired up after signing in at golf cour coursse and not before.*

ELIGIBILITY

Any individual attending the SDML Conference and their guests.

FEES $20.50/person (includes green fee and cart). To avoid delays, $ ever ery yone will be required to ride carts.

Novice and Advanced Players Welcome! Prizes will be Awarded! 2017 SDML Golf Scramble Registration Form Name : __ ______ ___________ ____ ___________________ _________________________ Email: _________ ________________ _______________________________ ________________________ Municipality/Organization: __ _____________ _______________ ____________ _____________________ ___ _______________________ __________________ _______________________ _____ __________________ Nine hole handicap or average: __ __________________ ________________ Nine hole score: __ ______ _______ ____ ____________ ___ ________ _____ ____ Return by September 15, 1 2017 to:

South Dakota Municipal League 208 Island Drive Ft. Pierre, SD 57532

Please enclose your $20.50/person /person fee with the registration form.

*Only Per erssonal Checks or Cash will be accepted.* SDML OFFICE USE ONLY :

DATE:_____________________ CHECK #:____________________ AMOUNT:__ :___________________

South Dakota Municipal League Proposed Statement of Policy

The following are the policies as suggested by the four Policy Committees, which met August 16 and 17 in Fort Pierre. During the Annual Conference, to be held October 3-6 in Sioux Falls, there will be several important steps taken before any of these policies become the official Statement of Policy of the Municipal League. First, the Policy Committees will meet again on Wednesday afternoon, October 4 to review the changes these changes, and to consider any new information or suggestions from members. The Policies will then be submitted to the Resolutions Committee, which will meet Thursday morning, October 5, and will recommend the final set of policies for a vote of the membership at the Annual Business Meeting on Friday, October 6.

The Statement of 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. General Government Committee

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The SDML supports amending SDCL 12-1-5 to include municipal election officials on the State Board of Elections. (GG – 2000; 13)

The SDML supports clarifying signature requirements for nominating petitions, recall all municipal election petitions, initiative, and referendum. (GG – 2016) The SDML supports establishing a deadline for holding a recount. (GG – 2016)

The SDML supports clarifying the initial election of officers in a newly incorporated municipality. (GG – 2016)

The SDML supports clarifying provisions of the aldermanic form of government. (GG – 2010; 2015; 2016)

POLICIES

MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES 1. The SDML supports an amendment to restrict or repeal the presumptions included in SDCL 9-1645 pertaining to circulatory or respiratory disease as “occupational” in firefighters, and opposes any amendment to expand the disease presumption regarding occupational diseases affecting volunteer and active paid firefighters. (GG – 2000; CB7) 2.

The SDML supports legislation authorizing municipal access to federal background checks for licensees. (GG – 2008; 2009)

The SDML supports legislation to make municipal laws consistent as to the use of the term “finance officer” rather than “clerk/treasurer.” (GG – 2010) The SDML supports allowing the Finance Officer or their designee to attend meetings. (GG – 2017)

GOVERNMENT ETHICS AND OPERATIONS 4. The SDML supports legislation that would exempt municipalities from the regulations of the unclaimed property laws. (GG – 2000; 12) SEPTEMBER 2017

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The SDML supports resolving the conflict between § 9-9-14 and § 9-9-17. (GG – 2017)

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The SDML supports moving the deadline established in 9-20-11.2 forward one week. (GG – 2017)

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The SDML supports amending state law to clarify residence requirements for municipal elected officials. (GG – 2014)

The SDML supports efforts by the Secretary of State to provide consistency in election statutes. (GG – 2017)

The SDML supports working cooperatively with other state entities to clarify residence for voter registration. (GG – 2015) The SDML supports making provisions for supplementing municipal budgets consistent with provisions found in county law. (GG – 2015)

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The SDML supports cooperative activities between county and municipal governments, the protection of existing joint activities, and elimination of barriers that hinder the creation of such arrangements. (added by SDML Board of Directors, Dec. 9, 2015) (GG – 2016)

The SDML supports increasing the audit “trigger” to $750,000. (GG – 2014)

The SDML supports increasing the Internal Control Review range to between $100,000 and $750,000. (GG – 2014) The SDML supports changing the makeup of the local board of equalization to more appropriately reflect the distribution of property tax revenues. (GG – 2008)

The SDML would support county efforts to impose a penalty of up to $250 for failure to appear at a requested property tax assessment

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Proposed Statement of Policy

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appeal to the Office of Hearing Examiners. (GG – 2017) The SDML supports publishing minutes within 15 days of the newspaper receiving the minutes from a municipality. (GG – 2017)

The SDML supports allowing citizens to vote on their preferred method of receiving public notices. (GG – 2017)

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The SDML supports amending statutes regarding designation of official newspapers to require the newspaper submit the circulation density by local government jurisdiction. (GG – 2011; 2013)

The SDML supports allowing municipalities alternative publication options. (GG – 2003)

The SDML supports legislation to allow a local option for resolutions to be published by title and abbreviated explanation only. (GG – 2006)

The SDML supports legislation to allow publication of bond resolutions, bond ordinances, and franchise ordinances by reference. (GG – 2003)

The SDML supports reviewing open meeting laws in conjunction with any Open Government Task Force so long as the SDML is adequately represented. (GG – 2009; 2012)

The SDML opposes state regulation of the Health Pool of South Dakota, the South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance, or the SDML Workers’ Compensation Fund. (GG – 2003)

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state, rather than going first through the counties. (GG – 2006)

The SDML supports allowing the municipal governing body to annually establish compensation for all citizen boards, committees, and commissions, notwithstanding other state laws. (GG – 2017)

The SDML will not oppose the addition of a penalty for the late submission of an annual report as long as the deadline for submission can be moved back to May 31 of each year and there is a provision for the Department of Legislative Audit to allow for an extension as circumstances merit. (GG – 2006) The SDML supports amending § 9-22-21 to include all municipalities. (GG – 2017)

The SDML supports changing the vote to create a hospital district to a simple majority. (GG – 2007)

The SDML supports equal treatment of all government facilities which serve as the official office of elected officials or any buildings where governing bodies officially meet on a regular basis. (GG – 2012) The SDML supports making special assessments for sidewalks consistent with all other special assessment procedures. (GG – 2013)

The SDML supports legislation amending SDCL 34A-6-29 to make the collection of delinquent garbage collection fees consistent with the collection of other delinquent municipal utility fees. (GG – 2006)

The SDML supports allowing counties to add a processing fee of up to 5%, or a minimum of $15.00, for the collection of delinquent municipal utility and other service fees and charges and for nuisance actions. (GG – 2016)

The SDML supports legislation to allow funds to be deposited directly to municipalities from the

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Proposed Statement of Policy

The SDML supports clarifying that nuisance assessments may be made by local resolution. (GG – 2013)

The SDML supports amending SDCL 21-10-6 to distinguish between an “assessment” and a “special assessment.” (GG – 2016)

COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 32. The SDML supports allowing a separate and additional class of on-sale liquor licenses for golf courses. (GG – 2003; 2007; 2008)

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The SDML opposes any change to the requirement that alcoholic beverage licenses be given only to a single legal description. (GG – 2000; 21) The SDML supports amending §35-4-11.2 to allow municipalities under 12,000 in population access to convention facility licenses with seating for 150 and 40 sleeping rooms. (GG – 2017)

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The SDML supports the valuation of platted land based on use, rather than zoning designation, and urges cities and counties to work cooperatively to develop legislation. (GG – 2014)

The SDML supports the public financing toolbox for local governments. (GG – 2014)

The SDML supports a reduced rate for ballot publications. (GG – 2009)

The SDML supports expanding the rural practice attorney program to municipalities. (GG – 2016)

LOCAL CONTROL AND HOME RULE 38. The SDML supports legislation that would exclude club licenses (class M licenses) from the limitation on the total number of liquor licenses allowed within a municipality. (GG – 2000; 23) 39.

The SDML supports permissive legislation granting municipalities the power to control the

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Proposed Statement of Policy

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number and the fees for on-sale and off-sale liquor, wine, and malt beverage licenses to be granted within the municipality. (GG – 2000; 24) The SDML supports making the provisions of SDCL 35-4-60.2 fair to all retail establishments. (GG – 2016)

The SDML supports local control of the sale, use, distribution, marketing, and promotion of tobacco products that are more restrictive than those provided by the Legislature. (GG – 2003)

The SDML strongly supports legislation to distance state laws from Dillon’s Rule. (GG – 2005) The SDML supports legislation to allow municipalities under 5,000 the same ability to establish the price of a liquor license as is allowed to those municipalities over 5,000 population. (GG – 2007)

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The SDML supports the ability to use drones for any local government purpose. (Resolutions – 2014) CORE BELIEFS

Municipal Employees CB1. The SDML endorses the retention of the existing state constitutional right to work law and opposes any state or federal legislation that interferes with or affects that right. While recognizing the right of employees to organize, it is fundamental that

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each employee be guaranteed individual freedom of choice in joining or not joining a union or other employee organization. (GG – 2000; CB1)

The SDML advocates that the cities continue to review and upgrade job safety and health standards for all municipal employees and require the use of safety equipment by municipal employees while on duty. (GG – 2000; CB2)

The SDML supports legislation that prohibits violence in the workplace. (GG – 2000; CB3)

The SDML urges local governing bodies to adopt those portions of the Municipal League Personnel Manual that meet their local needs. (GG – 2000; CB4)

The SDML encourages member municipalities to allot funding and paid time for employee and officials training and educational opportunities so that municipal service is made more effective and at the same time employees may become qualified for promotion to higher level positions. The SDML encourages municipal employees and officials to join and participate in professional associations, job related organizations, and other continuing education activities and urges cities to allot funding and paid time for such membership and participation. (GG – 2000; CB5) The SDML urges municipalities to prepare and adopt Equal Employment Opportunity policies that comply with law. (GG – 2000; CB6; 2013)

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The SDML is opposed to any legislation or administrative rules adopting binding arbitration. (GG – 2000; 2007; CB10)

The SDML opposes repeal of Article III, Section 26 of the South Dakota Constitution relating to municipal powers denied to private organizations. The SDML opposes any further changes in SDCL 3-18-3 providing for the voting procedure for determination of bargaining unit representation. The SDML supports SDCL 3-18-10 which prohibits strikes by public employees. (GG – 2000; CB11)

The SDML supports local consideration of “equal pay for equal work” but opposes the development of comparable worth pay systems through DOL rulemaking that advances the notion that government should dictate an organization’s compensation program. (GG – 2000; CB12; 2013) The SDML urges cities who do not have a retirement system to join the South Dakota Retirement System after careful fiscal review. (GG – 2000; CB13)

The SDML recommends that municipalities make available health and life insurance coverage for their employees. (GG – 2000; CB14)

The SDML urges municipalities and other units of local government to consider joining the SDML Workers’ Compensation Fund, the South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance, the South Dakota Public Funds Investment Trust, the Health Pool of South Dakota, and SDML Municipal Government Software; and to review other services available through the SDML. (GG – 2000; CB15)

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The SDML opposes any investment of the assets of the South Dakota Retirement System in “social investing” or “venture capital.” (GG – 2000; 5)

The SDML opposes any legislative action allowing a participating entity or group of members from being removed from the South Dakota Retirement System. (GG – 2000; 6)

COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CB16. The SDML urges all municipalities to adopt a fair housing policy. (GG – 2000; CB16) CB17.

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The SDML opposes bills similar to the “Bradley Bill” because of the potential environmental, social and economic impacts on the people and governments of South Dakota. (GG – 2000; 20)

The SDML encourages the Governor and the Legislature and the Ellsworth Authority to assist in the efforts to retain Ellsworth Air Force Base as a viable military facility. (GG – 2003; 15)

The SDML urges federal and state support for alternative transportation programs that take into account new technologies, mobility, community quality of life, and demographic trends as well as maintenance of traditional modes of transportation. (GG – 2015; 2016) (Moved from General Policy)

Government Ethics and Operations CB20. The SDML endorses the Core Beliefs espoused by the National League of Cities.1 (GG – 2000; CB18) CB21.

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The SDML supports legislation amending SDCL 62-1-5 and SDCL 62-1-5.1 by revising the compensation rate for volunteers not to exceed the salary from regular employment, and for unemployed volunteers not to exceed the minimum compensation rate under law. (GG – 2000; 4)

The SDML encourages municipalities to initiate policies to oppose racial profiling in any municipal activity. (GG – 2000; CB19) The SDML encourages municipal elections to remain non-partisan. (GG – 2003) SOUTH DAKOTA MUNICIPALITIES

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The SDML supports efforts to review and update state statutes related to municipal government provided the South Dakota Municipal League has appropriate representation in that process. (GG – 2000)

LOCAL CONTROL AND HOME RULE CB24. The SDML encourages federal, state, and local government leaders to continue to work with American Indian tribes to resolve taxation, regulatory, environmental and infrastructure issues, and law enforcement concerns. Such efforts should address concerns resulting from the federal government placing land into trust on behalf of American Indian tribes without such tribes having entered into a binding agreement with state and local entities on the collection of taxes, law enforcement, infrastructure and environmental concerns, and regulations. (GG – 2000; CB20)

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The SDML encourages consolidation of the Boards of Equalization with the cooperation of all entities of local government in order to relieve taxpayers of unnecessary burdens and encourages legislation to require counties to consolidate Boards of Equalization when requested by a municipality. (GG – 2000; CB21)

The SDML opposes any legislation expanding the power and authority of special districts, subdistricts, cooperatives, and sanitary districts to render services without allowing municipalities the same options. (GG – 2000; CB22)

The SDML proactively opposes the mandatory OSHA requirements being applied to municipalities. (GG – 2000; 2)

The SDML opposes any legislation which would inhibit municipalities from providing services requested by citizens in whatever form the citizens approve. (GG – 2006) _________________________________________

• The value of diversity throughout our organization and our communities • Municipal authority over municipal issues • A commitment to the highest ethical standards among all public officials • Civility and mutual respect • Anticipating the needs of communities and developing strategies to meet those needs and improve the quality of life • Partnerships, coalitions, and collaborations to strengthen cities and our advoc

Public Health, Safety, and Welfare Committee POLICIES

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY 1. The SDML encourages the licensing of building contractors by local units of government to ensure that contractors comply with minimum standards to protect the consumer. (PHSW – 2004)

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The SDML supports legislation to expand affordable housing opportunities in South Dakota. (PHSW – 2014)

The SDML supports making affordable public and private health care coverage available to all South Dakotans and strongly encourages efforts to expand Medicaid. (PHSW – 2014; 2015; 2016)

The SDML supports a statewide task force to review access and resources the treatment of alcoholism, drug addiction, and gambling addiction. The SDML calls for the State of South Dakota to assume increased responsibility for funding of detoxification and alcoholic, drug

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Beliefs of the National League of Cities We Believe in... • Representative, participatory local government • Local government as the cornerstone of government in the United States • The value of public service SEPTEMBER 2017

Proposed Statement of Policy

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addiction, and gambling treatment facilities from state alcohol beverage taxes and gaming revenues. (PHSW – 2000; 2014 CB2; 2015) (Amended and moved from Core Beliefs) The SDML supports a mechanism for blighted, vacant, or nuisance properties to assist in the costs of their own remediation. (PHSW – 2014; 2016)

The SDML supports legislation to provide stronger penalties and increase requirements for mandatory vehicle insurance. (PHSW – 2007)

The SDML supports legislation to remove restrictions which prohibit municipalities from prohibiting the use of phosphates in lawn fertilizers within city limits. (PHSW – 2010)

The SDML supports continued efforts to reduce distracted driving. (PHSW – 2012; 2014)

The SDML supports code enforcement efforts including the enacting adoption of the most

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recent edition of the International Codes Property Maintenance Code, with the option of local amendments administration. (PHSW – 2013; 2014; 2017)

The SDML strongly supports a statewide task force to review access and resources for the treatment of mental healthcare and increased funding for services and programs. (PHSW – 2015)

The SDML supports making seatbelt violations a rimary offense. (PHSW – 2016)

The SDML opposes any effort to weaken the statewide smoking ban, and will support legislation that strengthens state and local efforts to enforce this prohibition. (PHSW – 2016) The SDML supports state funding for the State Radio System and supports upgrading to P25 technology.

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MUNICIPAL FINANCE 13. The SDML supports efforts to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for ambulance and emergency medical services. (PHSW – 2016)

LOCAL CONTROL AND HOME RULE 14. The SDML opposes state legislation limiting municipalities from adopting whichever portions of the International Codes deemed necessary. (PHSW – 2009; 2016) CORE BELIEFS

Public Health and Safety CB1. The SDML believes that the main emphasis of environmental protection should be information and assistance to municipalities and education of the general public. The League urges the State and Federal Government to fully fund programs and provide technical assistance for planning and implementing programs and regulations established by state and federal laws. The League

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CB2.

CB3.

CB4.

urges continued research and pilot studies in the fields of pollution control, flood control, water and conservation, river siltation, forest management and waste management. (PHSW – 2000; CB1)

The SDML recognizes the costs associated with maintaining and training regional emergency response teams in South Dakota and supports continued funding from the State of South Dakota. (PHSW – 2006; 2007; 2010) (Amended and moved from General Policy)

The SDML supports legislation that requires that users of private telephone switches or services be provided capabilities of the same level of 911 services as is available to other residents of the jurisdiction. (PHSW – 2000; 1) (Moved from General Policy) The SDML supports legislation that continues to maintain compliance with the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Act of 1974 and supports

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CB5.

CB6.

CB7.

legislation for funding compliance. (PHSW – 2000; 2007; 3) (Moved from General Policy)

The SDML supports the right of local jurisdictions to establish firefighting standards. The SDML does not oppose fire standards such as those issued by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) as long as such standards allow municipalities real and substantial flexibility for the way municipalities provide fire and emergency medical services. (PHSW – 2002; 7; 2016) (Moved from General Policy)

The SDML encourages the local units of government to use the funds available from the State of SD to combat West Nile and other mosquito-borne diseases and encourages the State of SD to increase these funds. (PHSW – 2007; 2016) (Amended and moved from General Policy)

The SDML urges cities to continue weekly testing of pools and public bodies of water as previously required by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. (PHSW – 2011; 2016) (Moved from General Policy)

Municipal Finance CB8. The SDML encourages local governments to install 911 and maintain systems using the Funding Surcharge allowed by SDCL 34-45 (Emergency Reporting Telephone) and encourages legislation to increase this surcharge to fully fund the system. (PHSW – 2000; 2007; 2010; CB3)

Local Control and Home Rule CB9. The SDML opposes any state environmental laws and regulations that are more stringent than existing federal environmental laws, standards and regulations. (PHSW – 2000; CB4) CB10.

Community and Economic Development CB11. The SDML supports ensuring K-12 education is at the highest academically competitive levels as well as the teaching of basic life skills and responsibilities. (PHSW – 2003) CB12.

CB13.

CB14. CB15.

CB16.

CB17.

The SDML supports the use of public and private colleges and universities in producing labor studies and other studies on local needs and resources, and in the development of a statewide master plan for economic development. (PHSW – 2003) The SDML encourages general education cost forgiveness for South Dakota university and technical school graduates who stay in-state for a specified length of time. (PHSW – 2003; 2010) The SDML supports the creation of a long-range technology master plan for South Dakota. (PHSW – 2003) The SDML urges investment in research and development and intellectual property using research triangles and incubator programs to promote these endeavors. (PHSW – 2003)

The SDML recognizes that any mismanagement of the Black Hills National Forest is a health, safety and economic development issue for residents of South Dakota. The SDML supports policies that prioritize quality of life and economic development in the Black Hills National Forest. (PHSW – 2003; 2016)

The SDML urges the SD Department of Environment and Natural Resources to recognize that environmental regulations cost municipalities an immense amount of money,

The SDML encourages standards be developed to provide equal 911 service to all citizens and visitors, and encourages cooperative efforts to improve 911 services and efficiency. The SDML opposes mandated consolidation of 911 service centers. (Adopted at Joint Board Meeting between SDML and SDACC, December, 1999; 8; Amended by SDML Board, December, 2006; PHSW – 2016) (Moved from General Policy) SOUTH DAKOTA MUNICIPALITIES

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CB18.

CB19.

which could otherwise be spent on economic development and quality of life improvements. The SDML urges DENR to keep environmental regulation as reasonable and affordable as possible for municipalities in South Dakota. (PHSW – 2003)

The SDML recognizes the importance of maintaining the National Science Lab, and strongly supports its development continued scientific efforts at the former Homestake mine. (PHSW – 2005; 14) (Moved from General Policy)

The SDML encourages the development of a state-wide economic development policy in South Dakota -recognizing that quality of life in communities is a major factor. (PHSW – 2002) (Moved from General Policy) Public Works Committee POLICIES

LOCAL CONTROL AND HOME RULE 1. The SDML recommends that the Department of Transportation, the Legislature, and any county affected, carefully review the financial impact of the transfer of any roads, bridges or highways to the municipality. The SDML supports legislation to require counties and the state to provide to municipalities all maintenance records and bridge inspections prior to the negotiation of a transfer. (PW – 2000; 2010; 1)

The SDML strongly supports legislation affirming the authority of municipal government to control activities and charge for the use by utilities within public rights-of-way within municipal jurisdiction. (PW – 2000; 2)

The SDML opposes any regulation by others of any service provided by or regulated by a municipality. However, the SDML strongly feels that municipalities should be included in any discussion on restructuring of the energy and telecommunication industries. (PW – 2000; 3)

The SDML supports state legislation allowing the municipality to own and operate a cable TV system, when allowed by federal law. (PW – 2000; 5)

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PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY 5. The SDML recommends that the State Department of Transportation analyze and make recommendations to the legislature regarding the adverse effects of state load and length limits on municipal streets, bridges, and traffic patterns regarding state load limits, issuing of permits, or truck lengths. (PW – 2000; 2010; 6)

The SDML strongly urges the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the South Dakota State Legislature to adopt rules, regulations and appropriate legislation to designate the entire Big Sioux River Basin as a water source protection area and to establish a management plan for the allocation of water in the Big Sioux River Basin (the river and associated aquifers.) (PW – 2000; 7)

The SDML supports the Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1996; however, the SDML opposes federally mandated drinking water standards unless based upon proven human health

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risks substantiated by scientific data. The SDML continues to support monetary assistance to public water systems based upon flexible and reasonable incentives. (PW – 2000; 2008; 8)

The SDML opposes the US Corps of Engineers’ proposal to levy fees on the storage of water in the Missouri River reservoirs to recover costs of constructing the Missouri River dams. The policy would pose severe economic impacts to municipal and rural water systems in the state. (PW – 2011)

COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 9. The SDML supports amendments to annexation laws that increase local authority. (PW – 2000; 9) 10.

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14.

The SDML supports planning and zoning legislation that will encourage continuity between city and county planning and zoning procedures and reduce ambiguities within the adoption process, enabling municipalities to more effectively adopt and administer their comprehensive plan, zoning regulations, and subdivision regulations. (PW – 2000; 10)

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16.

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The SDML believes municipal governments should be notified of and participate in economic development efforts within their jurisdiction. (PW – 2014)

The SDML supports state and federal funding for the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System to complete services to South Dakota communities. (PW – 2014)

The SDML would support legislation to prohibit creation of any entity with municipal powers within five miles of any existing municipal boundaries. (PW – 2015)

MUNICIPAL UTILITIES 18. The SDML opposes forced transfer or sale of ownership of state or federally owned dams and power marketing administrations. (PW – 2000; 2010; 15) (Deleted portion moved to Core Beliefs)

19.

The SDML opposes the practice of the federal

The SDML would strongly oppose any legislation to overrule local zoning or building codes pertaining to mobile homes, manufactured houses or trailer houses. (PW – 2000; 11)

The SDML supports the right and authority of municipalities to have at least an equal voice in platting, zoning, planning, code enforcement, and flood management control in the extraterritorial area. The SDML also supports legislation to enhance municipalities’ ability to gain extraterritorial jurisdiction, and permissive legislation allowing cities and counties to enter into intergovernmental agreements for Urban Growth Areas. (PW – 2000; 12)

The SDML supports legislation to amend SDCL 9-4-1 to exclude “registered voters” from the petition process for annexation of contiguous territory. (Transferred from GG – 2000; 13)

The SDML supports legislation to ensure that municipalities control planning, zoning, and development issues within the corporate limits. (PW – 2003) SOUTH DAKOTA MUNICIPALITIES

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21.

22.

government threatening the loss of funding to ensure compliance with federal guidelines. The SDML requests the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to allow flexibility to water systems to meet water certification requirements and urges the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to continue monetary assistance and free training for water certification. (PW – 2000; 2008; 16)

The SDML opposes any legislative and regulatory barriers to the creation of municipal electric utilities and supports the fundamental principle of public power and the right of municipalities to provide any utility service desired by their citizens. (PW – 2004) The SDML opposes legislation that removes the ability of municipalities to determine responsibility for service lines between the homeowner and the city. (PW – 2005; 2016) The SDML supports the right and authority of

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24.

municipalities to retain local control over all aspects of placement and use of individual alternative power systems. (PW – 2008)

The SDML encourages policymakers in Congress, the FCC, and the USDA to understand the importance of robust broadband deployment in rural America and how the National Broadband Plan needs to be dramatically altered to avoid a digital divide between rural and urban citizens. (PW – 2010)

The SDML supports amending annexation laws to ensure non-contiguous municipal utility facilities, specifically wastewater treatment plants and landfills, be considered to be within municipal boundaries. (PW – 2012)

MUNICIPAL FINANCE 25. The SDML supports continuation, reinstatement, or new state and federal grants and loans, at sustained levels, including State Revolving Fund monies, to local governments to facilitate

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construction and upgrading of sewer, stormwater utility, water, and solid waste facilities as mandated by state and federal regulations. (PW – 2000; 2007; 19)

The SDML supports state funding to restore the funds transferred from the Aeronautics Trust Fund in order to allow South Dakota airports to continue to comply with safety regulations and to provide needed infrastructure improvements. (PW – 2016)

The SDML supports amending the fee structure for wastewater and storm water permits to support Department of Environment staff and programming. (PW – 2017) CORE BELIEFS

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY CB1. The SDML urges municipalities to develop ordinances that establish water and energy priorities within the municipality to conserve these resources. Further, the SDML urges municipalities to develop and implement public education programs designated to encourage water and energy conservation methods. (PW – 2000; CB1)

CB2.

CB3.

CB4.

The SDML endorses the wise use of energy and urges local officials to be able to provide adequate input into any energy management or energy standards plan or regulation that affects local government. (PW – 2000; CB2)

The SDML feels strongly that a concerted effort should be made by the state, counties, and cities of this state to eliminate traffic hazards and provide uniform traffic control devices and signing for streets and highways. (PW – 2000; CB3)

The SDML supports the Department of Environment and Natural Resources establishing water quality standards that protect public health and the environment, but opposes EPA mandates that establish national one-size-fits-all standards that do not fit South Dakota because they are overly protective, have negligible environmental benefit, and have a dramatic economic impact to publicly owned wastewater treatment works. (PW – 2011; 2016) (Moved from General Policy)

Local Control and Home Rule CB5. The SDML recommends that streets and highways constructed with state/federal funds be based upon consultation and coordination with the local government. (PW – 2000; CB4)

CB6.

CB7.

The SDML urges the Transportation Commission, with input from municipal government, to develop and adhere to an adequate transportation plan and supports the development of an access management model. Further, municipalities must be offered participation in any change affecting their area. (PW – 2000; CB5)

The SDML opposes any state mandated prohibition against the cities’ right to construct with their own crews. (PW – 2003)

COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CB8. The SDML believes that municipal and county governments should formulate and control all local planning and zoning programs. (PW – 2000; CB7) CB9.

The SDML supports enhanced state and federal funding for water supply systems. (PW – 2014)

MUNICIPAL UTILITIES CB10. The SDML supports the rights of municipalities to establish electric utility systems to provide service within their corporate limits and adjacent urban growth areas. (PW – 2006) CB11.

The SDML opposes any legislation limiting or eliminating a municipal electric utility’s right to serve customers facilitated by annexation and/or condemnation. (PW – 2006)

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CB13. CB14.

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The SDML encourages the state and federal government to maintain dams in a safe and usable condition. (PW – 2010) (Partially moved from General Policy) The SDML supports the continued training and certification of landfill operators. (PW – 2000; 2004; 2010; 17) (Moved from General Policy)

The SDML opposes any changes to the Power Marketing Administrations and specifically the Western Area Power Administration which deviate from the principles of beneficiary pays and cost-based rates. (PW – 2012) Taxation and Revenue Committee POLICIES

COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 1. The SDML supports revising the business improvement district statutes to allow municipalities and counties to enter into joint projects and to locally determine all rates. (T&R – 2003) 2.

municipal sales tax to be used for infrastructure projects. (T&R – 2014)

MUNICIPAL FINANCE 6. The SDML supports cooperative efforts to return a portion of the video lottery revenues to municipalities. (T&R – 2000; 2) 7.

The SDML supports legislation to increase the license fee that municipalities may charge on video lottery machines. (T&R – 2000; 3) The SDML supports amending SDCL 6-3-3 to return the required percentage of the vote to pass a joint bond issue to a simple majority. (T&R – 2000; 4)

The SDML supports amending SDCL 9-19-13 to provide that all administrative resolutions would be effective upon passage and publication. (T&R – 2004)

The SDML supports creating incentives within the REDI fund for investment, not just job creation. (T&R – 2003)

The SDML supports making REDI funds available for infrastructure and infrastructure master planning. There is plenty of raw land, but it needs infrastructure before it can be sold to prospects or developed in a timely manner. (T&R – 2003)

The SDML strongly opposes any changes to Tax Increment Financing Districts which would inhibit the growth and development of South Dakota. (T&R – 2014) The SDML supports allowing maximum local control of tax increment financing (TIF) districts, an economic development tool that has led to millions of dollars in increased property value, benefitting both the state as a whole and the local entities sponsoring the districts, while at the same time maintaining the integrity of the process. (T&R – 2017)

The SDML supports legislation allowing a local vote on up to an additional one cent temporary

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The SDML strongly supports legislation to amend SDCL 10-52A-2 to allow up to 2 percent “bed, booze, and board” tax. (T&R – 2005)

The SDML supports legislation requiring counties to notify municipalities of any changes to road and bridge reserve fund levies. (T&R – 2015)

The SDML supports legislation to make provisions for taxing all products and services, such as electronic amusement devices, consistent between the state and municipalities. (T&R – 2017)

Sales Tax 12. The SDML opposes any legislation that would reduce, remove, repeal or reallocate the municipal sales tax, liquor tax reversion or any other municipal revenues to any other unit of government or that would expand the power to impose a sales or use tax to any other unit of government. (T&R – 2000; 9)

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14. 15.

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17. 18.

The SDML opposes any further exemptions from the sales tax laws. (T&R – 2000; 10) The SDML opposes the repeal of the sales tax on groceries. (T&R – 2004)

The SDML supports legislation to allow municipalities to impose an additional tax on the leases or rentals of hotel, motel, campsites, or other lodging accommodations within the municipality. (T&R – 2000; 11)

The SDML opposes any attempt by the state to extend their authority over the collection, administration, and redistribution of the municipal sales tax for any purpose. (T&R – 2000; 12) The SDML supports a sales tax on all catalog and Internet sales. (T&R – 2000; 14)

The SDML strongly opposes any formula-driven redistribution of sales and use tax revenues. The

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23. 24.

25.

SDML strongly supports maintaining the current system of returning revenues based on sales actually attributed to that point of delivery. (T&R – 2002; 15)

The SDML supports allowing broad, local-option authority to municipalities that would enable the return of any potential tax revenue increases to entities or persons deemed appropriate by the municipality. (T&R – 2002; 20)

The SDML supports a requirement that all prior debt obligations be covered regardless of any potential initiative, referendum, or legislative action. (T&R – 2002; 22)

The SDML is opposed to de minimus exceptions. (The exceptions do not serve to level the playing field and the collection allowance will reimburse sellers for the costs of collecting the taxes.) (T&R – 2002; 23)

The SDML opposes any municipal funding of a sales tax collection allowance for all sellers, whether in or out of state. (T&R – 2002; 2004; 2012; 2013)

The SDML supports continued local control over local rates and opposes weighted averaging or a state-imposed single rate. (T&R – 2002; 25)

The SDML supports retaining the ability of municipalities to impose, adjust, and determine local rates, protect current revenues, prevent loss of revenue, and to account for any future growth. (T&R – 2002; 26)

The SDML opposes any moratorium on taxation of supports reinstatement of the ability to tax Internet services. (T&R – 2002; 2010; 27)

State/Federal Funding 26. The SDML supports repeal of state taxation on alternative fuels used by local governments, and supports federal tax incentives for government purchases of alternative fuel vehicles. (T&R – 2007) 27.

The SDML supports exempting government projects from the contractors excise tax. (T&R – 2004; 2015)

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29.

30.

31.

32.

The SDML supports exempting government owned and provided materials from the contractors excise tax. (T&R – 2015) The SDML supports legislation to allow a local option, gross receipts tax on alcoholic beverages for the counties to fund public-safety related items. (T&R – 2015)

The SDML supports exempting all municipal projects, facilities, and equipment from sales and use taxes, so long as the municipality retains ownership and control, regardless of who installs or operates the facility or equipment. (T&R – 2011)

The SDML supports legislation to require that all aviation funds, grants, revenues, taxes, or monies from any other source collected previously and in the future be dedicated for aviation use only. (T&R – 2000; 2010; CB6) (Moved from Core Beliefs) The SDML opposes removing or reducing tax exemptions for municipal bonds. (T&R – 2013)

Property Tax 33. The SDML supports legislation to allow, at local option, the creation of library districts to allow for the equitable funding for libraries that provide service to municipalities, counties, and other overlapping entities. (T&R – 2000; 31) 34.

35.

36. 37.

The SDML opposes any legislation that would shift more of the current property tax levy from ag to non-ag property. (T&R – 2000; 32) The SDML opposes attempts to amend the Constitution to cap the growth of property values and base the value on the acquisition value of property. (T&R – 2005)

The SDML supports continuing liens and encumbrances on property purchased through a tax deed. (T&R – 2013)

The SDML supports legislation to amend SDCL 10-13-35 to set the property tax cap at 3% or the rate of inflation, whichever is greater. (T&R – 2015) 57

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User Fees 38. The SDML supports the concept of user fees for public service calls, including but not limited to law enforcement and fire protection for all taxexempt properties. (T&R – 2000; 2008; 2010; 33; 2015) 39. The SDML opposes discriminatory charges on county taxpayers living within municipal boundaries for services, including but not limited to 911 emergency services. (T&R – 2012)

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY 40. The SDML supports extending or repealing the sunset on the increased 911 surcharge. (T&R – 2000; 35; 2015) 41. 42.

CB4. CB5. CB6.

The SDML supports expanding the base for the 911 surcharge to include all means of communicating with a 911 system. (T&R – 2005) The SDML supports enhanced revenue from the state and federal governments to implement heightened security standards necessitated by any state or federal Homeland Security requirements. (T&R – 2002; 36)

CB7.

reduction in license fees for commercial vehicles, based on age of the vehicle. (T&R – 2000; CB3)

The SDML would oppose any redistribution of the motor fuel taxation that would violate the accord reached by the State and local governments in 1985. (T&R – 2000; CB4) The SDML supports funding of the South Dakota Local Technical Assistance Program. (T&R – 2000; CB5) The SDML recognizes that the US Army Corps of Engineers is responsible for the operation and maintenance of dams on the Missouri River, which due to design deficiencies, have caused stream bank erosion, channel sedimentation, and river bed degradation. Therefore, the cost to operate and maintain the Missouri River system as envisioned in the Flood Control Act of 1944 (Pick-Sloan) should be borne by the Federal Government. (T&R – 2000; CB7)

The SDML supports legislation for state general

LOCAL CONTROL AND HOME RULE 43. The SDML supports allowing counties greater local control to move revenue among funds to adequately fund county services. (T&R – 2015) CORE BELIEFS

Municipal Finance State/Federal Funding CB1. The SDML strongly supports the federal government honoring all of its funding obligations, including but not limited to federal highway funding and airport funding. The SDML also strongly supports the continued assistance of the SD Department of Transportation in assuming the local matching portion of federal highway monies. (T&R – 2000; 2010; 2011; CB1) CB2.

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The SDML supports periodic evaluation and increases in state motor vehicle license fees for the funding of streets and highways and supports exploring other revenue to fund the highway transportation needs of the state. (T&R – 2000; CB2) The SDML will support legislation to repeal the

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CB8.

CB9.

CB10. CB11.

CB12.

CB13.

CB14.

funds for training programs at the local level required by the state for firefighters and EMS workers and especially including funds to reimburse volunteers for expenses incurred in training. (T&R – 2000; CB8)

The SDML requests that the state financially underwrite the full costs of all law enforcement training that is required by the state. Funds levied for training should be used only for training. Adequate funding of the law enforcement academy is essential to the provision of law enforcement officer training. (T&R – 2000; CB9; 2015)

The SDML supports the provisions of SDCL 615-1 and 6-15-2, relating to unfunded mandates, and believes that any new federal or state program, fee, legislation, rule, or regulation imposed upon municipalities must be federally or state funded. (T&R – 2000; CB10)

The SDML supports repeal of state taxation on fuels used by local governments. (T&R – 2003; 31)

The SDML believes that whenever possible and proper, additional local government costs should not be funded through increased real estate taxes, but through appropriate user fees or user tax systems or any other non-ad valorem revenue sources. (T&R – 2000; 33)

The SDML supports continued state and federal financing at sustained levels to local governments for projects rehabilitating and preserving water quality in South Dakota streams, rivers, lakes and aquifers. (T&R – 2000; 29) (Moved from General Policy)

The SDML supports developing an open, stronger, more cooperative working relationship with the SD Department of Revenue. (T&R – 2010; 2012) (Moved from General Policy)

The SDML supports federal funding, including the “state-side” share of the Land and Water Conservation Fund, on the condition that the state continues its practice of sharing those funds with municipalities. (T&R – 2000; 2016; 30) (Amended and moved from General Policy)

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Local Control and Home Rule CB15. The SDML opposes any measure that restricts local control over taxation and spending, and urges the defeat of any such measure. Further, the SDML encourages municipalities to work individually and with other local governments to inform citizens of the negative impact of tax and spending limitation measures. (T&R – 2000; CB11)

CB16.

The SDML opposes any attempt to impose a tax or regulation on self-insured local government pools or individual self-insured local government entities. (T&R – 2000; CB12)

Community and Economic Development CB17. The SDML encourages the Legislature and the Governor to review all laws as they pertain to economic development, and to work with municipalities to develop opportunities and remove impediments to development of our communities. (T&R – 2002; 1)

Municipal Utilities CB18. The SDML opposes the imposition of any federal or state taxes or fees that would have an effect upon municipally owned enterprises or utilities. (T&R – 2000; 2016; 37) (Moved from General Policy)

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OCTOBER Community Events

April 18 - December 17 Barley to Barrel: Science and History of Brewing in South Dakota Brookings

May 26 - October 1 Legends in Light® Laser Light Show Crazy Horse October 1 Fall Volksmarch at Crazy Horse Crazy Horse October 4 - 8 Great Scarecrow Festival Huron October 6 -8 Black Hills Powwow Rapid City

October 6 -7 Webster Area Pumpkin Fest & Parade of Lights Webster

October 6 Jazz Sessions: Jazz with Jami Lynn & Guests Spearfish October 7 Huron Harvest Fest Huron

Prairie Village Hobo Marlin Pumpkin Train Madison Oktoberfest Aberdeen Bierborse Rapid City

FestiFall/CandleLight Walk Canton

Nelly’s Revenge Murder Mystery Dinner October 21 - 22 Theater Opening Pheasant Hunting Weekend Deadwood October 21 October 7 -8 BH Opry with Aces & Eights ft. Jalan Watertown Quilt Festival Crossland Watertown Lead October 9 Native American Day at Crazy Horse Memorial

October 22 Kidz Bop Kids Best Time Ever Tour Sioux Falls

October 14 - 15 Dakota Pieces XIV Quilt Show Sioux Falls

Zoo Boo Sioux Falls

October 12 - 14 Wild West Songwriters Festival Deadwood

October 14 South Dakota Women’s Expo Huron

Strawbale Winery Harvest Festival Renner A Haunted Fort Lake City Fright Night Aberdeen

October 27-29 Autumn Festival, An Arts & Crafts Affair Sioux Falls October 27-28 Halloween Hike Custer

Yankton’s Harvest Halloween Yankton Deadweird Deadwood

October 28 Scare in the Square Rapid City

Nelly’s Revenge Murder Mystery Dinner Zoo Boo Theater Watertown Deadwood October 29 Chris Tomlin Trick or Treat Trails Sioux Falls Pierre October 20 Korczak Ziolkowski Remembrance Day Crazy Horse

Nelly’s Revenge Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Deadwood

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CLASSIFIED ADS POLICY: Member municipalities receive free insertions and free postings on the League website. Non-member advertisers are billed $50 per insertion. All ads are subject to editing if necessary. The next deadline is September 15 for the October 2017 issue. Email ads to sara@sdmunicipalleague.org or fax to 605224-8655. Visit www.sdmunicipalleague.org for more classifieds.

CITY ATTORNEY: The City of Watertown is seeking a full time City Attorney. Salary is $5,780 to $6,509 per month DOQ. Position is open until filled, and first review of applications is September 8, 2017. Complete job description, appllication process, and further contact information can be obtained at www.watertownsd.us.

PART-TIME MAINTENANCE WORKER: The City of Java is seeking a part-time maintenance worker. Work areas include but are not limited to water, sewer, streets, parks, snow removal, landfill, and cemetery. The following certifications/licenses must be possessed or be able to obtain within 6 months of employment: Class 1 Water Distribution, Class I Wastewater Treatment and Collection. Applicant must have a valid SD driver’s license and be competent to operate a blade, front end loader and gravel truck. For an application and job description contact: Town of Java, PO Box 56, Java, SD 57452-0056. You may also call 605-649-6226, or Email:javacity@venturecomm.net. The Town of Java is an EOE. Position open until filled.

CITY ENGINEER: Norfolk, Nebraska. Supervises, participates in and reviews engineering work involving design and construction observation of bridges, streets, storm water systems, sanitary sewer collection systems, wastewater treatment facilities, solid waste facilities and other public works related facilities; Reviews subdivision plans, and provides engineering support and capital planning for other city divisions. Four-year degree in Civil Engineering and Nebraska Professional Engineer license required or be able to obtain a Nebraska Professional Engineer License by Comity. Seven to ten years of increasing responsible managerial and public works experience preferred.Salary commensurate with experience and education. Excellent fringe benefit package. Applications available at Human Resources Office, 309 North 5th Street, Norfolk, NE 68701 or online at www.ci.norfolk.ne.us. Please include college transcript. First review of applications beginning August 25, 2017. Open until filled. For more information contact Andy Colvin, City Administrator, at (402) 844-2010. EOE

CITY FINANCE OFFICER: The city of Mount Vernon is looking for a motivated individual with strong accounting skills. Qualified candidate will be responsible for overall financial accounting of the City, AR/AP, monthly financial reports, attending monthly City Council 64

meetings and other duties as assigned. Position requires attention to detail, organization and proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office products and Quickbooks. Salary dependent upon experience. EOE. To apply, send resume to mtvernoncity.santel.net or PO Box 52, Mt. Vernon, SD 57363. Position open until filled.

CITY MAINTENANCE: The City of Scotland, SD, is taking applications for a full-time Maintenance Worker. Work areas include, but are not limited to water, sewer, streets, snow removal, rubble site, and pool. The following certifications/licenses must be possessed or be able to obtain: Class I Water Distribution, Class I Wastewater Treatment and Distribution, Certified Spraying (G,9,4), Certified Pool Operator, and a valid Commercial SD Driver’s License. Mechanical ability and knowledge and experience with all types of equipment are desired. Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience. Applications and job descriptions can be picked up at the City Finance Office located at 530 Juniper Street, Scotland, SD or call 605-583-2320. Completed applications can be sent to City of Scotland PO Box 316, Scotland, SD 57059. Position open until filled.

COMMUNICATION COMMANDER: The city of Brookings is seeking applicants for a full-time exempt Communication Commander to supervise the day-to-day operations of the communications center and carry out supervisory responsibilities /scheduling of dispatch personnel. In addition, will provide enhanced emergency 911 dispatching services , answer calls and maintain radio contact with emergency services departments. Associates degree in communications, business or closely related field preferred. Minimum of five (5) years full-time experience in a full-service law enforcement communications center. Must have ability to supervise subordinate employees including planning work schedules, deploying resources, assisting in hiring new employees and performing performance appraisals. Preferred applicants will have ability to maintain a professional relationship and work cooperatively with outside agencies, departmental personnel and the general public. must be an articulate and effective communicator with ability to demonstrate good communication skills both orally and in writing. 2017 Salary Range is $53,075-$71,652 DOE. Visit www.cityofbrookings.org for detailed position listing and completion of on-line application. City of Brookings, PO Box 270, Brookings, SD 57006-0270, 605-697-8668 (fax) 605-697-8661. dlangland@cityofbrookings.org. AA/EOE

DIRECTOR OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: The City of Rapid City is accepting applications for a full-time Director of Planning & Development Services. The Director will report to the Mayor and will be responsible for overseeing the Building Services, Current Planning, and Long Range Planning Divisions, for a total of 24 employees and $2.1 million budget. The position requires a Master’s Degree in Planning, Architecture, Public Administration, or a related field from an accredited university. Certification as an SOUTH DAKOTA MUNICIPALITIES

AICP or the ability to obtain it within one year is also required. A candidate’s background should include 10 or more years of progressively more responsible planning experience in municipal or equivalent environment, with at least five years of supervisory or management experience, or a combination of the two. Experience in contemporary municipal planning and development practices, including urban/suburban growth trents and planning practices, downtown redevelopment, and ability to articulate the importance of good planning practices will be an advantage. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume online at https://springstedwaters.recruitmenthome.com/postings/1443. This position is open until filled. For more information please contact Art Davis: adavis@waters-company.com, 816.868.7042, or at waters-company.com. EOE

MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT: This full time open position is with the City of Dupree, South Dakota as their Maintenance Superintendent. Applications are available as well as a job description with the City Office in Dupree. Completed applications accompanied with a drug free blood test need to be submitted to the City Office prior to August 7, 2017. The applicant must live within or adjacent to the City limits of Dupree. A Commercial Driver’s License is required with the applicant or acquired within ninety ( 90 ) days of employment. Drinking Water and Waste Water Certifications maybe obtained within the first year of employment. Salary is negotiable depending on experience.

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR: The City of Elk Point, SD (pop. 1,939) is seeking an individual to fill the position of Public Works Director. Responsibilities include administration, operation and maintenance of all phases of City streets, water treatment and distribution systems, wastewater collection and treatment systems, electric distribution system, storm sewers and drainage, recreation facilities including parks, trails and swimming pool, cemetery and public facilities, rubble site and the care and maintenance of City vehicles and equipment. This individual is also responsible for budgeting, purchasing, inventory management, recordkeeping, as well as training and supervision of department personnel. Salary range based on experience. We will be accepting applications until the position is filled. Send resume and application to: City of Elk Point, PO Box 280, Elk Point, SD 57025. For job description you may call (605) 356-2141 or visit the City’s website at www.elkpoint.org. EOE.

Utilities offers a great work environment, competitive salary and benefits package. Salary range for this position is dependent on qualifications and experience. See website for complete description. If interested, please submit an online application and professional resume by visiting www.brookingsutilities.com. Questions may be directed to: Human Resources, Brookings Municipal Utilities, Phone: 605-692-6325, Email: HR@swiftel-bmu.com. EOE.

FOR SALE: The City of Doland has the following for sale: 3 Submersible Sewage Pumps. Model S4MRC500M34, Impeller diameter 7.5, 4 inch discharge, 5HP, 230 Volts 3ph 60 Hz. For further information contact City Hall Monday thru Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 605-635-6590.

FOR SALE: Snow-Ex sander, Model V-Maxx 8500, polyvinyl hopper with hydraulic hoses. On steel frame for truck bed mounting. Sold as is. Contact the City of Eureka at 605-284-2441.

FOR SALE: The City of Alcester is selling a 2002 LeeBoy Rosco RA2000 Patcher, all weather operation. Dimensions are 188 inches long x 96 inches wide x 84 inches tall. Appointments can be made for inspection of the property by calling the City Office at 605-934-2851. More specific information regarding the 2002 LeeBoy Rosco RA2000 Patcher is available by contacting Lonnie Johnson, Street Superintendent at 605-743-4678.

SEALED BIDS: The City of Spearfish is accepting sealed bids on a large lot of surplus items such as vehicles, heavy equipment, motors and more. For a complete list and details, visit www.cityofspearfish.com or call Spearfish Public Works at 605-642-1333. Sealed bids are due no later than 9/25/17 at 1:30 p.m., and will be opened at 1:30 p.m. on 9/25/17 in the Council Chamber, 2nd floor of City Hall, Spearfish. Visit www.sdmunicipalleague.org for more classifieds.

WATER/WASTEWATER PLANT & ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR: Brookings Municipal Utilities, Brookings, SD. This position is responsible for overseeing the utilities engineering department and the water and wastewater treatment facilities operations. This includes performing engineering analysis, design, and construction management for utility projects. The ideal candidate will possess an engineering degree or a combination of education and experience in the engineering and/or water and wastewater treatment fields. Brookings Municipal SEPTEMBER 2017

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September

On or before September 1 – The finance officer must report annually to the governing body an estimate of the expenses of the municipality and likewise the revenue necessary to be raised for the current year in budget form similar to that recommended by the municipal accounting manual as provided in SDCL 4-11-6. (SDCL 9-22-23; See Hdbk., sec. 12.065)

On or before September 1 – If the number of on-sale and off-sale liquor licenses is not fixed by ordinance, the governing body may determine by resolution the number of on-sale and off-sale liquor licenses and the fees to be charged for each. (SDCL 35-4-11; See Hdbk., sec. 11.205) First Monday of September – Labor Day – State holiday (SDCL 1-5-1)

At the first regular meeting in September, or within ten days thereafter – The annual appropriation ordinance for the ensuing year must be introduced. (SDCL 9-21-2; See Hdbk., sec. 12.066)

On or before October 1 – The governing board of any municipality may, on or before the first of October preceding the annual municipal election, approve an ordinance requiring a secondary election as found in SDCL 9-13-27.1 and SDCL 9-13-26.1 (SDCL 9-13-25; See Hdbk., sec. 7.600)

On or before October 1 – Immediately upon passage and publication of the annual appropriation ordinance, the auditor or clerk must certify the tax levies contained therein to the county auditor on or before October first in the following form: For general purposes________________________________ For interest and debt service fund_____________________ (SDCL 9-21-20 and SDCL 10-12-7; See Hdbk., sec. 12.066)

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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)

October

On or before October 1 – The tax levies for the ensuing year must be certified to the county auditor. (SDCL 10-127; See Hdbk. Sec. 12.066)

In October – The State Department of Revenue mails out liquor license application forms to all licensees to be completed and submitted to the local authorities for initial action at the first regular meeting of the governing body in November. (NOTE: This is an administrative determination so no statutory citation is possible.) Second Monday of October – Native Americans’ Day – State holiday (SDCL 1-5-1)

By October 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))

No later than November 1 – The special assessment roll for all assessments payable under the Plan One option must be delivered to the county auditor. (SDCL 9-43-105; See Hdbk., sec. 12.160) No later than November 1 – Delinquent special assessment installments which are payable under the Plan Two option must be certified to the county auditor. (SDCL 9-43-106; See Hdbk., sec. 12.160)

No later than second Tuesday in November – Governing boards wishing to consolidate boards of equalization must approve a resolution outlining consolidated board membership no later than the second Tuesday in November. (SDCL 10-11-66; See Hdbk., sec. 12.120) 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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