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Managing Editor: Yvonne A. Taylor
PRESIDENT Pauline Sumption Finance Officer, Rapid City
1st VICE PRESIDENT Debbie Houseman Finance Officer, Lake Andes 2nd VICE PRESIDENT Steve Allender Mayor, Rapid City
TRUSTEES Fay Bueno Finance Officer, Sturgis
Editor: Sara M. Rankin
DISTRICT CHAIRS Dist. 1 - Mike Grosek Mayor, Webster
Dist. 2 - Paullyn Carey Finance Director, Huron Dist. 3 - Dawn Murphy Finance Officer, Tea
Dist. 4 - Becky Brunsing Finance Officer, Wagner
SDML Elects New Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 2018 Excellence in Municipal Government Award Goes To . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Governor Daugaard Announces $34 Million for Environmental Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Thank You Annual Conference Supporters . . . . .12-13 2018 Annual Conference Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . .14-15
2018 Hall of Fame Inductees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
SDML 2019 Statement of Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Dist. 7 - Arnold Schott Mayor, McLaughlin
Small Towns Struggle to Repair and Replace Crumbling Streets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Christine Erickson Councilmember, Sioux Falls
Dist. 8 - Harry Weller Mayor, Kadoka
PAST PRESIDENT Mike Wendlend City Administrator/Economic Development Director, Baltic
2019 Annual Report Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2018 Safety and Loss Control Recognition Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Dist. 6 - Leland Treichel Mayor, Roscoe
Amy Leon City Manager, Yankton
Obituary:David Fischer, Sturgis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Dist. 5 - Renae Phinney President, Ree Heights
Karl Alberts Finance Officer, Aberdeen Carolynn Anderson Finance Officer, Wall
Features
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Dist. 9 - Laurie Woodward Finance Officer, Custer Dist. 10 - Michelle DeNeui Assistant Finance Officer, Spearfish
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Director's Notes As you’ll see by the cover of this magazine, and the list on page 44, a growing coalition of South Dakota groups is urging a vOTE NO on Constitutional Amendment W, warning that its passage would saddle citizens with a powerful, unrestrained ethics tribunal.
As a matter of fact, the SD Municipal League joined more than 30 other South Dakota-based membership organizations to oppose Amendment W. And from what we can tell, only one group, based in Massachusetts, supports it.
Constitutional Amendment W creates an unelected ethics tribunal that has the power to pass rules that cannot be altered by any other branch of government and that may not be referred to a vote of the people the way laws by the legislature can be.
This new tribunal will have the power to adopt rules that deal with many subjects including “conflicts of interest” for elected officials and all public employees. The tribunal could adopt rules that require all public officials and employees, from the Mayor and council to the kid mowing the park in the summer, to make public their federal tax returns. Once adopted by the tribunal, there is nothing that can be done to alter or stop that rule from going into effect.
Ironically, members of the ethics tribunal with “a personal, private interest in a matter before the board…shall disclose the fact to such interest and recuse himself or herself from working on the matter, unless the board member’s vote is necessary to resolve the matter.” So if a tribunal member has a conflict of interest, they can’t vote unless they are the deciding vote that really matters. Wow.
The ethics tribunal will only have to hold public hearings to adopt the rules. There is no review by elected representatives, the rule cannot be referred to the voters and a court challenge would have no basis because Amendment W claims to have control over every other provision of the Constitution. The only way to change the actions of the non-elected ethics board is to return to the voters for a statewide vote. Amendment W is too poorly written and confusing, overrides the entire SD Constitution and gives too much power to an unelected board. Amendment W is Wrong – vote NO on Amendment W
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President's Report
By the time you read this, the SD Municipal League Annual Conference will have concluded and, if all goes “as planned,” I will have been voted in as your next SDML President. Otherwise, you probably wouldn’t be reading this article.
I would like to again thank former Baltic Mayor Mike Wendland for his leadership over the last year. His service to the SDML board, his community and, quite frankly, all of the communities throughout the State of South Dakota are commendable to say the least. And the City of Baltic is so fortunate to now have him as their City Administrator/Economic Development Director so that he can continue his amazing work and further his commitment to the community in which he chooses to call home. I can only hope that some of what I learned from him will make me a better leader for you in this coming year, and I am blessed to keep him on the board for another year as the Past President.
So a little bit about me…I have been fortunate enough to serve my communities for the last nineteen years. I never really thought I’d ever be involved in government for my career choice, but I truly enjoy what I do. I was the Finance Officer in Sturgis for 7 ½ years before being named the Assistant Finance Officer for the City of Rapid City, followed by Finance Officer starting in 2010. I hold
a Bachelor’s of Science in both Accounting and Finance, which has helped me tremendously with these positions.
In addition, I am the proud mom to four normally wonderful, but sometimes frustrating, kiddos: Tanner, 21, attends USD and is studying Business; Zachary, 18, attends Des Moines Area Community College in Boone, IA to play baseball and study pre-med so that he can one day be a dentist; Taite, 15, is a sophomore at RC Central High School, and I’m trying to nudge him towards part-time employment; and Makeda, 8, is a third grader at Grandview Elementary. They definitely keep me on my toes. In my “free time”, I have decided to pursue an Executive Masters in Public Administration through USD online. I also especially enjoy hiking, reading, traveling and spending time with friends and loved ones.
And now back to this….being the SDML President has been a goal of mine since one of the first district meetings I attended. I guess I can check that one off my bucket list now. However, I can’t do this without all of you…so THANK YOU for being involved in your communities. It doesn’t matter if you are an elected official or an employee, you are committed to your communities, and I admire each and every one of you.
My email address is Pauline.sumption@rcgov.org. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you need something or even if you just want to let me know your thoughts on an issue. Our jobs are not easy…and we need all the support we can get. Happy Fall!! Pauline Sumption President
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Obituary: David Fischer
January 6, 1975 - September 7, 2018
Dave was born January 6, 1975, in Colorado Springs, CO, to Paul and Robyn Fischer. At 18 months, Dave began his journey of military moves that started in Germany and ended in Sturgis, SD. Dave was a member of the South Dakota National Guard for 23 years, which began with Basic Training between his junior and senior year of High School and he was currently a member of the 82nd Civil Support Team. He was also a member of the Sturgis volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance for 22 years.
Dave attended Sturgis schools and was an active member in track and cross country. He still holds a record with the Sturgis Middle School for the two-mile run, of which his children, nieces, and nephews all have tried to break.
Dave got his Firefighting certification at age 21 and was currently Asst. Fire Chief for the Sturgis Fire Department. Dave put his heart and soul in Firefighting and was always on-scene, day or night. In addition, Dave worked as an EMT with the Sturgis Ambulance alongside his wife, Shawn, and son, Parker. Dave received many awards and certifications throughout the years for his dedication to his Firefighting career and will be remembered for being there for anyone in need. David P. “Davey” Fischer, 43, tragically passed away doing what he loved most, being a Fireman, on Friday, September 7, 2018, at the site of a house fire.
He is survived by his loving wife of five years, Shawn; his seven children, Parker, Cayden (Chelsae), Bethany, Jace, Dawson, Steven, and Hunter; his mother, Robyn; two brothers, Tim (Keri) and Eric (Mikaela); one sister, Louise (PJ); and nine nieces and nephews. Dave also leaves behind his precious farm animals including llama, Sebastian, and alpacas, peacocks, sheep, and exotic chickens. One of Dave’s greatest enjoyments in life was caring for and showing off his little farm. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul; and a son, Mason.
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2019 Annual Report Workshops The South Dakota Municipal League and the South Dakota Department of Legislative Audit are co-sponsoring one-day workshops on preparing this year’s annual report. Remember, annual reports are required to be filed by ALL municipalities.
The workshops are brought to you free of charge and will be conducted by the staff of the Department of Legislative Audit. Finance officers, clerks, auditors and treasurers should plan to attend.
The workshops will provide guidance on all types of annual report forms. If you have questions on which workshop you should attend please call Rod Fortin with Legislative Audit at 605-367-5810.
Please bring your current or previous year's annual report to use as reference material along with any questions you may have. Large Cities (Cash Basis): those with $600,000 or more in revenue. Fort Pierre: Wednesday, January 9, 2019, 11:00am-3:00pm, SD Municipal League Building, 208 Island Drive. *Working lunch by ordering pizza in.
Large Cities (GAAP basis): those with $600,000 or more in revenue. Fort Pierre: Thursday, January 10, 2019, 11:00am-3:00pm, SD Municipal League Building, 208 Island Drive. *Working lunch by ordering pizza in Small Cities: those with less than $600,000 in revenue • Mitchell: Wednesday, January 16, 2019, Noon-3:00pm, Blarney's Sports Bar & Grill, 2100 Highland Way *Lunch on your own. Feel free to come early for lunch at Blarney's if your schedule permits. Meeting begins at noon. Reservation is under MUNICIPAL LEAGUE. •
Aberdeen: Wednesday, January 23, 2019, Noon-3:00pm, County Court House, Community Room, Basement Annex, 25 Market Street *Lunch on your own. Reservation is under MUNICIPAL LEAGUE. DEADLINE for Registration is one WEEK PRIOR to each meeting.
Notes: If the weather looks bad, call 605-367-5810 or 605-224-8654 to determine if the seminar has been postponed. Please do not take any driving risks. Dress is business casual. Individuals needing assistance, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, should contact the League office in advance of the meeting to make any necessary arrangements.
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Register online at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-annual-report-workshops-tickets-51226671353 OR Please return to: South Dakota Municipal League, 208 Island Drive, Fort Pierre, SD 57532, Fax: 605-224-8655 email: lisa@sdmunicipalleague.org, website: www.sdmunicipalleague.org
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SDML Elects New Leadership at Annual Conference
Rapid City Finance Officer, Pauline Sumption ascended to the South Dakota Municipal League’s top leadership position at the 85th Annual Conference on October 5 in Pierre.
The event was formalized at the Business Meeting with the traditional “Passing of the Gavel” from Past President Mike Wendland, City Administrator/Economic Development Director of Baltic, to Sumption.
President Sumption began her leadership duties immediately on behalf of the interests of South Dakota’s municipalities.
SDML’s leadership also includes the following Officers, Trustees and District Chairs: President:
Pauline Sumption Finance Officer, Rapid City
1st Vice President: Debbie Houseman Finance Officer, Lake Andes 2nd Vice President: Steve Allender Mayor, Rapid City Trustee:
Trustee: Trustee: Trustee: Trustee: Past President:
Fay Bueno Finance Officer, Sturgis
Karl Alberts Finance Officer, Aberdeen
Carolynn Anderson Finance Officer, Wall
Christine Erickson Councilmember, Sioux Falls Amy Leon City Manager, Yankton
Mike Wendland City Administrator/Economic Development Director, Baltic
SDML President Pauline Sumption (right) accepts the gavel from SDML Past President Mike Wendland.
District Chairs
1. Mike Grosek 2. Paullyn Carey 3. Dawn Murphy 4. Becky Brunsing 5. Renae Phinney 6. Leland Treichel 7. Arnold Schott 8. Harry Weller 9. Laurie Woodward 10. Michelle DeNeui
Mayor, Webster Finance Director, Huron Finance Officer, Tea Finance Officer, Wagner Board President, Ree Heights Mayor, Roscoe Mayor, McLaughlin Mayor, Kadoka Finance Officer, Custer Asst. Finance Officer, Spearfish
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2018 Excellence in Municipal Government Award Goes to...
The following was read by David Owen, President, South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry when presenting the Award.
Our Excellence in Municipal Government Award Winner this year is someone who has fostered the success of their city in many ways – from attracting new businesses, to building new community facilities, to creating opportunities for visitors to come to the city.
The definition of excellence is “the quality of being outstanding or extremely good”. In the many years this person has served his city, he has made a positive impact on so many people and projects. As his nomination stated, “He is a significant reason why our city continues to experience the success it does. I cannot think of a person more deserving of the Excellence in Municipal Government Award. Excellence is what he does; he does quality work and is an outstanding leader. His passion for his city and city government is contagious. He inspires excellence in all of us.”
As mayor, this person has been a mentor, confidant, and educator to members of the council and staff. This person makes himself available to every community member and values all ideas, opinions, and constructive criticism. He always takes the time to listen to an idea, ask thought- provoking questions, and works to develop a plan to make things happen to benefit the city – both long and short term.
Our winner has been active regionally in municipal and government groups; has served as a volunteer firefighter and a member of the long range planning committee for the school district, and was awarded the Booster of the Year award for his community.
Mike Wendland receives the Excellence in Municipal Government Award from David Owen, President, South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry Note: Given annually, this award is granted to elected officials or municipal employees based on a two-year rotation. This year’s award was presented to a municipal elected official who has made a outstanding contribution to the further improvement of municipal government in South Dakota. The Past Presidents’ Committee reviews nominations by SDML members and recommends the recipient.
He has also been very active in the SD Municipal League, serving on policy committees, as a district chair, and most recently, as President of the Board.
Please join us in congratulating Mike Wendland of Baltic as the 2018 winner of the Excellence in Municipal Government Award.
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Governor Daugaard Announces Nearly $34 Million for Environmental Projects
Gov. Dennis Daugaard says the state Board of Water and Natural Resources has approved nearly $34 million for water, wastewater and solid waste projects. The board met today in Pierre.
The $33,850,255 total includes $7,000 in grants and nearly $33.9 million in low-interest loans, with $951,255 in principal forgiveness.
The grants and loans awarded by the board are administered through the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
“I am pleased to announce that this financial assistance is available,” said Gov. Daugaard. “These grant and loan awards will result in upgraded drinking water systems, improved wastewater treatment, more recycling opportunities and enhanced protection of the environment.” A grant was awarded to: • Burke, $7,000 grant to purchase a recycling collection trailer
Loans were awarded to: • Harrisburg, $24,487,000 loan to construct a wastewater treatment facility • Mitchell, $8,345,000 loan for the Sanborn Boulevard water system, storm water and sanitary sewer improvements and to install nonpoint best management practices in the Firesteel Creek watershed
Loans with principal forgiveness were awarded to: • Raymond, $1,011,225 loan, with $951,225 in principal forgiveness, for lift station and wastewater treatment facility improvements.
The grants and loans were awarded from DENR’s Consolidated Water Facilities Construction Program, Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program, Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program and Solid Waste Management Program.
The Consolidated Water Facilities Construction Program, funded in part by revenues from the Petroleum Release Compensation Tank Inspection fee and the sale of lotto tickets, provides grants and loans for water, wastewater and watershed projects.
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The State of South Dakota and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency fund the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program, which provides low-interest loans for public drinking water system projects. The State of South Dakota and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency fund the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program, which provides low-interest loans for wastewater, storm water, water conservation, and nonpoint source projects. Principal forgiveness is a subsidy option that results in a reduced loan repayment amount for the borrower. The Solid Waste Management Program provides grants and loans for solid waste disposal, recycling and waste tire projects. The Legislature annually appropriates dedicated water and waste funding for the Consolidated and Solid Waste programs through the Governor’s Omnibus Water Funding Bill.
SDML Directory Changes Box Elder Brandon
Brookings
Davis
Gregory Highmore
Lennox:
Pukwana Wilmot
Delete: CM Tricia Weathers Add: CM Steve Cowley Delete: M Paul Lundberg
Delete: FO Shawna Costello
Delete: FO Jennifer Smith PC Keith Nelson Add: FO Teresa Love PC Eric Wells
Delete: PWD Mark Fortuna WS Alex Hamilton Add: WS Mat Braun
Delete: CM Becky King
Delete: ADM Amanda Anglin Add: PC Will Erickson
Delete: T Lynn Miller Add: T Betty Hanig
Delete: M Terry O'Keefe Add: CM Roger Butler
Email Directory changes to Lisa@sdmunicipalleague.org. visit www.sdmunicipalleague.org for a cumulative listing of changes to the 2018-2019 Directory of Municipal Officials.
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SD DOT Receives Additional Federal Transit Funding
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) says they have received five grant awards for an additional $2,774,400 in Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding through FTA’s Buses and Bus Facilities Infrastructure Investment Program competitive grant program.
“The SDDOT will be receiving these federal funds on behalf of public transit sponsors who will pay the required match on these grants. The application process for these funding opportunities was a team effort by the South Dakota transit providers, FTA and SDDOT. The awards reflect another great example of the positive partnership forged between the entities,” says Secretary of Transportation Darin Bergquist. These funds are designated to improve the safety and reliability of America’s bus systems and enhance mobility for transit riders by replacement, rehabilitation and construction of bus-related facilities, such as buildings for bus storage and maintenance. The funds awarded to SDDOT will be used to address the needs of public transit
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vehicle replacements, facilities and equipment. The federal funds awarded are required to be matched by local funds obtained by the subrecipient noted in the award notice.
The grants provide funding for replacement of numerous vehicles throughout the state to improve reliability and capacity, construction of a new transit facility in Highmore, a remodel of River Cities Public Transit’s existing facility to enhance their call center operations in Pierre, expansion of the Yankton Transit Facility and acquisition of snow removal equipment for Prairie Hills Transit and River Cities Transit to enhance their service capacities during inclement weather. For more information about these awards, please visit: https://www.transit.dot.gov/about/news/us-departmenttransportation-announces-264-million-grants-modernizeand-improve-america
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Thank You 85th Annual Conference Supporters Sponsors
SDML Work Comp Fund SD Public Assurance Alliance
D.A. Davidson & Co. Dougherty & Company, LLC
Grand Slam
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AT&T City of Pierre Midco T r ip l e
BankWest Trust Department Burbach Aquatics, Inc. DGR Engineering First National Bank of Sioux Falls HR Green, Inc. Missouri River Energy Service RDO Equipment Stockwell Engineers Banner Associates, Inc. Bartlett & West Clark Engineering Infrastructure Design Group, Inc. KLJ Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. Doub le
Electric Pump, Inc. HDR Holophane and American Electric
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Thank You 85th Annual Conference Supporters E x h ib it o r s
3D Specialties Inc Advanced Asset Alliance AE2S American Council of Engineering Companies American Legal Publishing Corp Banner Associates Banyon Data Systems Bartlett & West Brock White Company Burbach Aquatics, Inc. BuyBoard Clark Engineering Connections, Inc EAP Core & Main D.A. Davidson & Co. Dakota Supply Group DGR Engineering Dougherty & Company LLC EAPC Architects Engineers Electric Pump, Inc ESGR - SD Army National Guard Ferguson Waterworks FirstNet Built with AT&T GeoTek Engineering GovOffice Web Solutions GovPayNet HDR Holophane and American Electric Lighting HR Green, Inc. Hydro-Klean, LLC Infrastructure Design Group, Inc.
Insurance Benefits, Inc. Interstate Engineering ISG Johnson Controls, Inc. KLJ Maguire Iron, Inc. Midwest Playscapes MILBANK WINWATER WORKS Nelson Auto Center Planning & Development District III & First District Assoc of Local Governments Purple Wave Auction Qualified Presort Service, LLC RDO Equipment Co. Riverside Technologies, Inc. Sayre Associates, Inc. SD FIT SDRS Supplemental Retirement Plan SDSU Extension Community Development Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. South Dakota Department of Transportation South Dakota Local Government Assistance South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance South Dakota Chapter - ACPA South Dakota Rural Water SPN/Helms & Associates Stockwell Engineers, Inc. SUEZ Water Advanced Solutions Team Laboratory Chemical Corp. TranSource Truck & Equipment
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2018 Hall of Fame Inductees
The SDML Hall of Fame honors those elected and appointed officials and employees who have served municipalities in South Dakota for 20 or more years.
Mary Jo Nelson, Deadwood, 20 Years Mary Jo started her employment in January 1998 as Finance Officer. She attended the University of South Dakota and Black Hills State University and graduated with an Accoutring Degree, and obtained her M.B.A. from USD. Mary Jo has two children, Hans and Maggie, both living in Colorado, and is married to Tom. She has served on the Deadwood Jam Board, Deadwood History Board, Deadwood Chamber of Commerce, and Deadwood-Lead Economic Development Board. She loves to grow flowers, cook for family and friends, and travel to new places.
Randy Pfarr, Deadwood, 20 Years Randy was hired as a parks technician April 6th, 1998. He worked for the Parks Department for two years and transferred into the Water Department. He was promoted to Water Superintendent in October 2016. Randy enjoys the daily challenges of the Superintendent position and continues to strive to uphold the water quality standards for the City of Deadwood. Randy and his wife, Joyce, have two children, Aaron passed away from cancer in 2011, their daughter Adrian and her family live in Sioux Falls. Randy is an avid hunter, fisherman and is currently restoring a 1948 Chevrolet pickup.
Shannon Crawford, Fort Pierre, 28 Years Shannon began working for the City of Fort Pierre in 1989 as a junior in high school. He worked after school from 3 to 5 on a work/study program. Following graduation in
1991, he became a fulltime employee in the Parks Department. Shannon currently works in the Streets Department. He has worked under two city superintendents and four mayors.
Robert Ricketts, Fort Pierre, 35 Years Bob holds the record for longest-serving Alderman in Fort Pierre. He was elected to the Council in 1974, served briefly as mayor in 1975, was re-elected to the Council in 1985, and has served continuously through the current time. Bob is a 1958 graduate of Fort Pierre High School, attended Black Hills University, and lived in 28 states while pursuing a career in construction. Bob and his family moved back to Fort Pierre in 1969, purchasing a mobile home court and working in construction for First Dakota Enterprises for 20 years before retirement. . Vernon Thorson, Fort Pierre, 31 Years vernon began his municipal career working for the City of Pierre Water Department for 11 years. He then began a job with the Fort Pierre Water Department in 1998, being promoted to Fort Pierre City Superintendent in 2000 and continues to serve in that position. vernon also farms and custom harvests on a part-time basis. He was chairman of the Hughes County Extension Board and helped with the Hughes/Stanley County transition to the Stanley County Fairgrounds and Expo Center. He currently serves on the Community & Youth Involved Center board and frequently volunteers to prepare and serve many large community meals.
Dan Holsworth, Hermosa, 24 Years Dan Holsworth served on the Planning and Zoning Board for 3 years prior to his 21 years on the Hermosa Town Board. Dan has served as Trustee, vice President, President and volunteer. He never hesitates to lend a helping hand. He has been instrumental in the progress of Hermosa's infrastructure and has donated hundreds of hours building Hermosa into the outstanding community it is. Dan has been a major force in advancing Hermosa's development by promoting growth for business as well as residential areas. Dan's main interests are his family and the Hermosa community. Dale Fortin, Huron, 20 Years Dale Fortin has been the Solid Waste Superintendent for
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the City of Huron for 20 years. During his leadership, he has implemented the automated garbage collection system; yard waste collection for composting. The City composts more tonnage in compost than municipal waste and sells the compost throughout the State. Dale also launched the Recycling program for the City in 2013. He serves on the Green Energy Task Force and is a vice President for the S.D. S.W. Management Association. He also previously received the Innovation Award from them for his inventive ways to make things come to fruition.
Lisa McWethy, Huron, 20 Years Lisa has lived in Huron all her life. She went to SDSU and graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Sociology and a Minor in Criminal Justice. She started working for the Huron Police Department 911 Dispatch Center in 1998 and became the Dispatch Supervisor in 2007. She is married to Skip McWethy who is a Probation Officer for the State of South Dakota. They have one son Peyton who is currently studying to become a nurse.
Vanessa Row, Keystone, 28 Years Sandi McClain's nomination: I have worked closely with vanessa for over 10 years as a Board Trustee for Keystone. In fact she has worked with over 42 trustees throughout her tenure. This individual works miracles. She is kind, thoughtful, intelligent and a true team player. She has been the only Finance Officer in the state to be nominated twice for the Finance Officer of the year, an honor for any Finance Officer in this state. She serves in the community at the UCC church as an officer, volunteering for over 10-20 events through out the community. She always helps a neighbor or citizen in the Town of Keystone when she can. She has served the Town of Keystone for 28 wonderful years and is retiring in December of 2018. She will be greatly missed and the Town of Keystone will always be
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indebted to her service and expertise. Jeff Wray, Madison, 20 Years Jeff Wray began working for the City of Madison Electric Department in June of 1998 as an apprentice lineman. He has continued his education by completing the Merchant’s Advanced Lineman Program and was promoted to Lead Lineman in 2016. In his time with the City, Jeff has been a vital part of the electrical team in completing numerous projects and upgrades within the city.
Patricia Richardson, Madison, 20 Years My name is Patricia (Pat) Richardson. I was born and raised in Madison and have been married to Charlie Richardson for 46 years. I have two children and three grandchildren. After I was the librarian at Madison Middle School, Nancy Sabbe, from the Madison Public Library, offered me the opportunity to apply for a position at the city library. Some of the best things about working at the Library include, having great workers, enjoying a pleasant atmosphere, engaging the public on a daily basis, and seeing all the newest books and materials on the market.
Kory Bauder, McLaughlin, 20 Years Kory has worked in Utility Maintenance for the City of McLaughlin for 26 years. McLaughlin Mayor Arnie Schott recognized Kory's dedication to the City and his work stating that he is up at 5 a.m. every morning, either picking up trash or shoveling snow. Kory is known for his willingness to go out of the way to help the citizens of McLaughlin, both on and off the clock. Perry Ankrum, Pierre, 24 Years Perry started his employment with the City of Pierre in 1994 working in the Water Department. In 1997 Perry transferred to the Street Department as a heavy equipment operator. Perry is happily
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married to his wife Sandra for 25 years. They have one son Adam who Perry enjoys spending quality outdoor time with that consists of hunting, fishing, riding dirt bikes and UTv’s. Perry’s dedication and experience make him a huge asset to the City of Pierre Street Department. Gary Badger, Pierre, 34 Years Gary has been with the City for 34 years. In that time he has worked as an animal control officer, meter reader, water department laborer, and finally operator at the Water Reclamation Facility. Along with being an operator, he was the city's lift station mechanic and now works in industrial pretreatment. Gary is passionate about cooking for others and catering for events. His experience and institutional knowledge have been invaluable. Gary looks forward to participating in the community and local politics after retirement.
Dan Bowman, Pierre, 21 Years Dan worked as a seasonal for the city for a couple years before starting full time as a baler/equipment operator in 1997. He worked at the Solid Waste Baling Facility and Landfill. He operated all the heavy equipment at the landfill including the front end wheel loader, garbage compactor and scraper. He also filled in for the yard waste and garbage collection routes. In 2012 he was promoted to the bale truck driver position. At the Solid Waste Baling Facility he operates the baler, front end wheel loader, compost turner, skid steer and drives semi to haul garbage bales to the landfill.
Jim Fahey, Pierre, 42 Years Jim was born and raised in the City of Pierre. In 1976 Jim began his employment with the City as a maintenance worker in the Parks Department. In 1978 Jim was promoted to Cemetery Superintendent, a position he holds to this day. Jim has supervised over 3,000 burials at Riverside Cemetery and is a highly respected consultant on policies and procedures for Cemetery operations, both municipal and privately owned. His visionary thinking led the City to purchasing additional land long before it was needed to prepare the City for burials well into the future.
Dale Gourneau, Pierre, 21 Years Dale has been with the City for over 20 years and began his career working in the ditch on the construction crew laying water main, he then became a well technician before moving on to his current position as a meter and locate technician. Dale has repaired numerous water mains, flushed hundreds of fire hydrants, located 18
thousands of miles of water and sewer lines, repaired and changed out thousands of water meters, touch pads and nodes all while displaying excellent customer service to our consumers. Dale’s most recent accomplishment was the installation of the AMI system. This was an entire swap out of every water meter in town along with overseeing the entire project from start to finish. Dale has always had pride in his work and taken care of the folks in Pierre in the best way he knows how. If someone needs help with their water they know they can call Dale and he will be there to help. Derek Gray, Pierre, 30 Years Derek began his 31 year tenure with the City as a part-time Auto Cad Technician in November 1987. He became a full time employee in April of 1988 performing drafting and other Engineer technician duties. Derek has created and maintained the City street & utility mapping system; initially in CAD format and recently in both CAD & GIS platforms. In addition to drafting and mapping, Derek also assists with overseeing both survey and construction roles as needed.
Jerry Harrowa, Pierre, 27 Years Jerry started working for the city of Pierre as an equipment operator at the landfill in 1991. In 2001 he became the Landfill Crew Leader. He operates all the heavy equipment at the landfill including the front end wheel loader, garbage compactor and scraper. He is responsible to make sure the day to day operations get completed, with the help of a baler/equipment operator about 7-8 months of the year and solely responsible the other 4-5 months of year.
Dennis Jensen, Pierre, 29 Years Denny has been working for the city of Pierre for over 29 years. A majority of those years he has been working for the Fire Department where he started in 1999. Since starting with the fire department: • He has created a strong relationship with the volunteers throughout the years. • He has kept all of our equipment in tip top shape and in a ready to respond state. • He responds to large fires where he will immediately diagnose and repair any equipment issues while on scene. • Like many jobs, he covers numerous duties as assigned. Denny is truly a valued employee for the city of Pierre. Valerie Keller, Pierre, 21 Years valerie began her 21 year career with the City in April of SOUTH DAKOTA MUNICIPALITIES
1997 as Solid Waste Superintendent and has been an active long term member of the SD Solid Waste Association. She manages the activities of the solid waste group that include residential collection, yard waste and recyclable diversion, waste baling & transportation and operation of is a regional landfill. In addition to managing daily operations valerie has been involved in three landfill construction projects, two landfill closure projects, and construction of the current baling/transfer/waste diversion facility.
Bill Kelley, Pierre, 22 Years Bill started his employment with the City of Pierre in 1996 as a meter reader. In 1998 Bill transferred to the street department and is the crew leader of the sign and marking division. Bill has been happily married to his wife Yvonne, for 6 years. Bill loves the outdoors. His hobbies consist of long trips around the US on his motorcycle, and in the winter going snowmobiling with friends. Bills dedication and knowledge make him a valuable asset to the City of Pierre Street Department.
Todd Kelly, Pierre, 37 Years Todd Kelly was born and raised in Pierre. Todd began his employment with the City in the Parks Department in 1981 working as a carpenter. Todd was promoted to Parks Superintendent in 2005 and holds that position today. In his 30 plus years with the City Parks there is not a major project or improvement that Todd was not involved with. His most notable achievement was restoring over 200 acres of green space destroyed by the 2011 flood. The beauty of the Pierre Parks and the trees within them is a testimony to his hard work.
Judy Langbehn Ulvestad, Pierre, 23 Years Judy began her library career in 1992 working 2 evenings a week and every other weekend. During the day, she was employed with the Pierre School District. In 1995 Judy started working full time at Rawlins Library in the circulation department. Eventually, she became manager of the Circulation and Interlibrary Loan Departments. Many of the challenges she faces center around technology. "You almost master your software and then it is time to upgrade to the next best thing" she says. Eventually, Judy hopes to spend more time with her family, friends, books, and maybe travel to some of the places she has visited in books.
LeRoy Madsen, Pierre, 21 Years For the 22 years that LeRoy has been with the City, he has held a variety of positions. As a part time golf marshal, water deptartment laborer, and custodian at city hall in the first few NOvEMBER 2018
years as an employee. He served as a meter reader for 19 years and helped in the transition to the cities new wireless meters. As that task came to a close, LeRoy was transferred to the Water Reclamation Facility. In retirement, LeRoy is looking forward to taking it easy, visiting the grandkids, and riding his Spyder motorcycle.
Mark Metzinger, Pierre, 26 Years Mark began his career with the City of Pierre in 1992 with the Water Department where he worked for three years. In 1995 he transferred to the Street Department as an Equipment Operator. In 1999 he was promoted to Assistant Street Superintendent and became Street Superintendent in 2004. As Street Superintendent Mark has been instrumental in bringing new approaches in street maintenance to Pierre including Otta Seals, thin lift overlays, fog sealing, scrub seals, brine pretreatment, and other road maintenance technologies.
Rex Newling, Pierre, 23 Years Rex began his career for the City of Pierre in June 1995. He originally started in the Parks and Recreation Department doing electrical work and park maintenance. His career progressed as he was transferred to the Electric Department for the City of Pierre where his main duties included electrical work, and he veered away from park maintenance. He is an integral team member of the department as he maintains the city’s signal lights. Rex currently holds the Electrical Contractor’s License for the City of Pierre. He is an asset as he also helps the Street Department with snow removal in the winter months.
Mike Parker, Pierre, 30 Years Mike Parker began his employment with the City of Pierre in 1988 as an Operations Maintenance Technician for the Airport Department. In 2003, Mike transferred to the Park Department as a Maintenance Worker. Mike assists with irrigation and building maintenance. Mike is a benefit to the city ensuring the parks and city buildings are well maintained.
Jay Penrod, Pierre, 25 Years Jay has worked with the City of Pierre for 25 years as an Operator and Lab technician at the city's Water Reclamation Facility. Jay graduated from Northern State University with a degree in Industrial Management. Having been raised, and raising his own family in Pierre, Jay is invested in making the community the best place possible. He enjoys golfing, sports and gardening. 19
Glen Perry, Pierre, 22 Years Glen came to Pierre from the town of Bruce, SD. He attended collage at SDSU. In 1996 he was hired by the City of Pierre Parks Department. In 2000 he moved to the Cemetery Department to become the lead maintenance worker. Since that time Glen has proven he has skills in the operation of equipment, maintaining equipment used at the cemetery and all maintenance work done at the cemetery. Glen has helped in the development of a new cemetery for the city that will last for over 100 years. Glen is very professional when it comes to customer service.
Sharon Pruess, Pierre, 20 Years Sharon began her 20 year career as City Planner in May of 1998. She is a Certified Flood Plain Manager and a member of the SD Planners Association. Sharon has been instrumental in establishing comprehensive zoning and access management within the community. Some of her more notable endeavors include Annexation studies, Transportation Plans, and Comprehensive Development Plans.
Doug Rasmussen, Pierre, 20 Years Doug started working for the city of Pierre as a Refuse Collection Driver in 1998 and continues working in that position. Changes to the collection program over the years eliminating the yard waste collection route and combining the solid waste collection route to two days a week, His position includes working at the Solid Waste Baling Facility operating the baler and front end wheel loader.
Calvin Russell, Pierre, 20 Years Calvin Russell began his employment with the City of Pierre in 1998 as a refuse collection driver for the Landfill Department. Calvin transferred to the Street Department in 2001 working as an Equipment Operator. In 2007, he transferred to the Park Department as a maintenance worker and chemicals applicator. Calvin is an asset to the city helping maintain the parks and other city owned property.
Jeanne Simpson, Pierre, 21 Years Jeanne Simpson began her employment with the City of Pierre in 1997 as a custodian for the Airport Department. Jeanne was promoted to Airport Operations Technician in 2003. In 2005, Jeanne transferred to the Parks Department as a custodian for city hall and other city owned facilities. Jeanne’s ability to maintain the city buildings doesn’t go unnoticed and she 20
is a valued resource to the city.
Toby Stertz, Pierre, 21 Years Toby Stertz began his employment with the City of Pierre in 1997 as a Well Technician for the Water Department. Toby was promoted as an Equipment Operator in 1999. In 2000, Toby transferred to the Park Department as a Maintenance Worker and promoted to Heavy Equipment Operator in 2012. Toby’s abilities and well-rounded knowledge of large equipment are a benefit and value to the city.
Scott Swenson, Pierre, 28 Years Scott Swenson began his employment with the City of Pierre in 1990 as a Maintenance Worker for the Parks Department. Scott was promoted to Senior Maintenance Worker in 1997 with an area of expertise in irrigation. Scott designs, Installs, and maintains the cities irrigation systems and does the plumbing maintenance on city facilities. Scott’s skills and capabilities are a true asset to the city Steve Valland, Pierre, 43 Years Steve has worked for the City of Pierre for over 40 years. Steve started his longtime career with the city in September of 1975 as an Apprentice Lineman in the Electric Department. Over the years, he has worked his way up to Lead Lineman. Steve has been an essential member of the City of Pierre’s Electric Department as he worked on and oversaw numerous projects due to the city’s needs and its growth. Steve was fundamental as the City of Pierre made the transition from overhead to underground. Steve’s hard work and longevity have been instrumental in shaping the department.
Patricia Weeldreyer, Pierre, 34 Years Patricia started at the Library as an evening desk clerk on February 1, 1984. She worked a couple evenings a week and some weekends. She enjoyed this so much, Pat took on the role of part time Circulation Assistant on December 1, 1985. She would work 5 hours a day. She enjoyed the added responsibilities which included covering books as well as some ordering of books along with regular desk duties. In December of 1991 Pat became the Children's Librarian, her favorite position at the Library! She loves working with children whether it is picking out a book, doing a craft, or singing the wheels on the bus go round! She did serve as the interim library director for about a year and a half in the late 90s while the city SOUTH DAKOTA MUNICIPALITIES
of Pierre was looking for a new director while continuing her duties as the Children's Librarian. As you can see Pat Weeldreyer has worked at just about every position the library has to offer, and has enjoyed them all. She loves to see patrons using the library and has seen many changes over the years. She still loves that adults and especially children come in to find that book they just want to read!
Kirby Welch, Pierre, 22 Years Kirby’s 22 year career with the City of Pierre began in November of 1996 as the City carpenter. He became an Engineering/ Building Technician in October of 2001 until January of 2006 when he advanced to the position of Building Inspector. Kirby is highly skilled in many aspects of construction including land surveying, site/civil construction and building construction. Kirby is a valuable asset to the City due to his knowledge of construction codes & practices, his ability to communicate positively with the public, and his strong work ethic.
Penn Williams, Pierre, 36 Years Penn began his employment with the City in the Golf Department in 1982 working as a Maintenance Worker. Penn transfered to the Park Department in 1990 as a Maintenance Worker and was promoted to Herbicide Technician. Penn oversees the application of herbicides, insecticides and aquatic vegetation control for the city. Penn is an asset to the city helping maintain the parks and other city owned property.
Tom Westphal, Virgil, 34 Years Tom has been the Chairman of the Board for the Town of virgil for 34 years. During his tenure the town experienced difficulties with the aging water mains. With due diligence, Mid Dakota Rural Water was incorporated throughout the town. Tom is very proactive with maintaining the towns appearance. When is not busy serving his community, you can find him cheering on the Wolsey-Wessington Warbirds!
Rick Hustead, Wall, 21 Years Rick has served on the Wall City Council since 1997. Rick believes serving on the Council is an important responsibility. He has enjoyed many challenges and opportunities during his tenure. Rick especially enjoyed working on the Main Street renovation project in 2011 and 2012. It was a huge improvement that rectified past design deficiencies. Rick was also involved in the City’s purchase of a portion of the old school property in 2009; used for additional downtown parking, which has been a tremendous asset to Wall. The latest project was the remodel of the City Office/Community Center, built in 1984.
Steve Hanson, Spearfish, 23 Years Steve started with the city in July 1994 as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. Steve left the city for one year to pursue other interests, but returned to his position in June of 2002. Steve is a certified Class Iv Wastewater Treatment Operator and was involved in multiple plant upgrades and process changes. In December of 2005, the City purchased the Spearfish Canyon Hydro Electric Plant No.1 from Homestake Mining Company. Steve’s knowledge and experience with electrical and mechanical equipment made him the perfect fit to become a hydro operator and assist with the operations and maintenance of the 107 year old hydroelectric facility. Steve continues to learn new and old ways of operating and assisting in maintaining the 4 megawatt hydroelectric facility built in 1911.
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SDML 2019 Statement of Policy
The Municipal League's Statement of Policy for the coming year was adopted in its final form at the SDML annual business meeting held during the annual conference in Pierre. This statement 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. This Statement of Policy is also posted on the League's website, www.sdmunicipalleague.org
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.
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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)
GOVERNMENT ETHICS AND OPERATIONS 4. The SDML supports legislation that would exempt municipalities from the regulations of the unclaimed property laws. (GG – 2000; 12)
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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 all municipal election petitions. (GG – 2016)
The SDML supports allowing the municipal finance officer to check the residence and voter registrations of candidates for municipal office. (GG – 2018)
The SDML supports clarifying the initial election of officers in a newly incorporated municipality. (GG – 2016)
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The SDML supports amending SDCL 9-19-13 to provide that all administrative resolutions would be effective upon passage and publication. (T&R – 2004) (Referred from T&R 2018)
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)
The SDML supports amending state law to continue to provide the tax levy request to the county by October 1 each year, but to allow more time to develop the annual municipal budget. (GG – 2018)
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)
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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 appeal to the Office of Hearing Examiners. (GG – 2017)
The SDML supports allowing citizens to vote on their preferred method of receiving public notices. (GG – 2017)
The SDML supports allowing alternative publication options for local governments. (GG – 2003; 2018)
The SDML supports a safe harbor provision for publication errors made by newspapers when legible, timely information has been submitted by the local government for elections. (GG – 2018)
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 legislation to allow a local option for resolutions to be published by title and abbreviated explanation only. (GG – 2006)
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The SDML supports legislation to allow publication of bond resolutions, bond ordinances, and franchise ordinances by reference. (GG – 2003) The SDML supports simplifying and clarifying the provisions of SDCL 1-25-1 (open meetings law). (GG – 2018)
The SDML supports allowing security issues to be discussed during executive session. (GG – 2018) The SDML supports clarifying state law to allow municipalities to purchase brokered and negotiated CD’s that meet FDIC requirements. (Resolutions Committee 2018)
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)
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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)
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 state, rather than going first through the counties. (GG – 2006)
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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 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)
MUNICIPAL FINANCE 39. The SDML supports efforts to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for ambulance and emergency medical services. (PHSW – 2016) 40.
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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 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)
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a joint bond issue to a simple majority. (T&R – 2000; 4)
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 48. 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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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 supports cooperative efforts to return a portion of the video lottery revenues to municipalities. (T&R – 2000; 2)
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
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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 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)
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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 supports reinstatement of the ability to tax Internet services. (T&R – 2002; 2010; 27)
State/Federal Funding 62. The SDML supports repeal of state taxation on
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alternative fuels used by local governments and supports federal tax incentives for government purchases of alternative fuel vehicles. (T&R – 2007)
The SDML supports exempting government projects from the contractors’ excise tax. (T&R – 2004; 2015)
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
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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 69. 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)
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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)
The SDML supports enhancing and streamlining the information provided by the county director of equalization to the local board of equalization regarding reassessment plans, growth, and listing of properties inspected during the prior year. (T&R 2018)
User Fees 75. 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)
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MUNICIPAL UTILITIES 77. 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) 78.
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The SDML opposes the practice of the federal 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
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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 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)
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 84. The SDML supports allowing a separate and additional class of on-sale liquor licenses for golf courses. (GG – 2003; 2007; 2008) 85.
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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 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 amendments to annexation laws that increase local authority. (PW – 2000; 9) SOUTH DAKOTA MUNICIPALITIES
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The SDML supports planning and zoning legislation that will encourage continuity between city a nd 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)
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
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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) 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)
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) The SDML supports creating incentives within the REDI fund for investment, not just job
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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 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 municipal sales tax to be used for infrastructure projects. (T&R – 2014)
LOCAL CONTROL AND HOME RULE 103. 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) 104.
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The SDML supports permissive legislation granting municipalities the power to control the number and the fees for on-sale and off-sale liquor licenses to be granted within the municipality. (GG – 2000; 24)
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)
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111.
The SDML opposes state legislation limiting municipalities from adopting whichever portions of the International Codes deemed necessary. (PHSW – 2009; 2016) The SDML recommends that the Department of
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)
PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY 112. The SDML supports legislation to expand affordable and workforce housing opportunities in South Dakota. (PHSW – 2014; 2018)
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114.
The SDML strongly supports legislation to distance state laws from Dillon’s Rule. (GG – 2005)
The SDML supports the ability to use drones for any local government purpose. (Resolutions – 2014)
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)
115.
116.
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 for the treatment of alcoholism, drug addiction, tobacco addiction, and gambling addiction. The SDML calls for the State of South Dakota to assume increased responsibility for funding of detoxification and alcoholic, drug addiction, tobacco addiction, and gambling treatment facilities from state alcohol beverage taxes, tobacco taxes, and gaming revenues. (PHSW – 2000; 2014 CB2; 2015; 2018) (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, including any asbestos testing and removal. (PHSW – 2014; 2016; 2018)
The SDML supports legislation to provide stronger penalties and increase requirements for mandatory vehicle insurance. (PHSW – 2007) SOUTH DAKOTA MUNICIPALITIES
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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)
122.
123.
The SDML supports adoption of the most recent edition of the International Codes, with the option of local amendments. (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 primary offense. (PHSW – 2016)
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125. 126.
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 a reliable statewide emergency radio system that allows users across the state to communicate within and outside of their agencies. In order to sustain this capability and enhance operations locally, statewide, amongst other states, and with federal agencies, the SDML supports state funding initiatives to upgrade the statewide system to the national standard for public safety communications utilized by both federal and state governments known as Project 25 (P25). (PHSW – 2017; 2018)
The SDML supports a state funding initiative to mitigate the emerald ash borer infestation similar to the state’s successful response to the pine beetle infestation. (PHSW 2018) The SDML supports legislation and funding to prevent sex trafficking. (PHSW 2018)
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128.
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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 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)
The SDML supports efforts to hold telecom wireless companies accountable for all surcharge remittance on wireless services provided. The SDML also supports legislation allowing inflationary increase in the surcharge to keep pace with continued growing costs and inflation. (T&R – 2017)
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)
CB2.
CB3. CB4.
CB5.
CB6. CB7. CB8.
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or affects that right. While recognizing the right of employees to organize, it is fundamental that 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)
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 SOUTH DAKOTA MUNICIPALITIES
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CB11. CB12.
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
CB13. CB14.
other services available through the SDML. (GG – 2000; CB15)
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 being removed from the South Dakota Retirement System. (GG – 2000; 6)
Community and Economic Development CB15. The SDML urges all municipalities to adopt a fair housing policy. (GG – 2000; CB16) CB16.
CB17.
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
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CB19.
CB20.
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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)
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)
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)
CB21.
CB22. CB23.
CB24.
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)
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CB25.
CB26.
CB27.
CB28.
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The SDML urges the SD Department of Environment and Natural Resources to recognize that environmental regulations cost municipalities an immense amount of money, 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 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)
The SDML believes that municipal and county governments should formulate and control all
CB29. CB30.
local planning and zoning programs. (PW – 2000; CB7) The SDML supports enhanced state and federal funding for water supply and wastewater systems. (PW – 2014; 2018)
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)
Government Ethics and Operations CB31. The SDML endorses the Core Beliefs espoused by the National League of Cities.1 (GG – 2000; CB18) CB32.
CB33. CB34.
The SDML encourages municipalities to initiate policies to oppose racial profiling in any municipal activity. (GG – 2000; CB19)
The SDML strongly supports municipal elections remaining non-partisan. (GG – 2003)
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 CB35. 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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CB38. CB39.
CB40.
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Boards of Equalization when requested by a municipality. (GG – 2000; CB21)
CB41.
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 SDML opposes any state environmental laws and regulations that are more stringent than existing federal environmental laws, standards and regulations. (PHSW – 2000; CB4)
CB42.
CB43.
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)
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)
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)
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CB44. CB45.
CB46.
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The SDML opposes any state mandated prohibition against the cities’ right to construct with their own crews. (PW – 2003)
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)
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)
Public Health and Safety CB47. 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 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)
CB48.
CB49.
CB50.
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 legislation for funding compliance. (PHSW – 2000; 2007; 3) (Moved from General Policy)
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CB51.
CB52.
CB53.
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)
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CB55.
CB56.
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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) (Moved from main policy statement 2018)
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)
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)
CB57.
CB58.
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)
Municipal Finance CB59. The SDML encourages local governments to install 911 and maintain systems using the Funding Surcharge allowed by SDCL 34-45
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(Emergency Reporting Telephone) and encourages legislation to increase this surcharge to fully fund the system. (PHSW – 2000; 2007; 2010; CB3)
State/Federal Funding CB60. 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)
CB61.
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)
CB62.
CB63.
CB64. CB65.
CB66.
The SDML will support legislation to repeal the 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 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)
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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)
CB76.
CB77. CB78.
CB79.
eliminating a municipal electric utility’s right to serve customers facilitated by annexation and/or condemnation. (PW – 2006)
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)
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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US Department of Agriculture Invests $181 Million in 88 Projects
The US Department of Agriculture is investing $181 million in 88 projects--including three in South Dakota-- to build community infrastructure and facilities in 27 states.
The Reliance Fire Department is getting $65-thousand in loans and grants to buy a new brush truck. The Eagle Butte volunteer Fire Department is getting over $46-thousand to purchase protective gear for its firefighters. Thirty sets of bunker gear including boots, helmets, coats and pants will be purchased. The vermillion Area Chamber of Commerce and Development Company is use $150-thousand to purchase equipment and furniture for its new office building.
More than 100 types of projects are eligible for USDA Community Facilities funding. Eligible applicants include municipalities, public bodies, nonprofit organizations and federally and state-recognized Native American tribes. Applicants and projects must be in rural areas with a population of 20,000 or less. Loan amounts have ranged from $10,000 to $165 million.
Announcement of New Hazard Mitigation Grant Program - Post Fire (HMGP-PF) Grant
Beginning June 5, 2018, FEMA implemented a new Hazard Mitigation Grant Program - Post Fire (HMGP-PF). With these funds, each State receiving a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) will receive $425,008 in HMGP funds to complete the mitigation projects. The priority of mitigation assistance will be made available in the declared county or counties, including Indian tribal governments, with lands affected by the declared wildfires. The project may be outside of this area, as long as the risk reduction benefits the declared county or affected tribe's land (e.g., watershed mitigation). If funding cannot be used in these areas, then it may be available statewide regardless of whether it benefits a declared area or wildfire mitigation.
Technical assistance inquiries for any wildfire mitigation project can be addressed to the South Dakota Division of Wildland Fire at 605-393-8011.
The State of South Dakota has received two FMAG declarations and has $850,016 in mitigation dollars available. The first FMAG was in Custer County for the Legion Lake fire in December 2017 and the FMAG was for the vineyard Fire in Fall River County in August 2018. The HMGP-PF funds are divided into $748,015 for regular projects, $59,501 for 7% planning projects and $42,500 for 5% initiative projects. Applications will be due to Office of Emergency Management at close of business on December 15, 2018. The application process is the same as the regular HMGP funding and forms can be found at: https://dps.sd.gov/resource-library?keyword=mitigation&agencyTopic=&sort=1&paging=50 NOvEMBER 2018
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By Lynn Bren, SDPAA Director of Member Services
Last month we talked about how to improve your risk management portfolio. One of those ways was to attend the Safety Conference. In addition to the Safety Conference, the SDPAA also offers numerous online opportunities for training, live training sessions and access to numerous sample policies and procedures. The South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance continues to offer several opportunities for loss control options to help our Members navigate through these and many other risk management challenges daily. We also continue to review the trends and opportunities for our Members to improve their risk management portfolio.
The South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance partners with the SDML Workers Compensation Fund to sponsor safety awards which are presented to our Members each year. These safety awards recognize those who continually strive to improve their risk management portfolio. 2018 Jim Fjerestad Memorial Safety Leadership Award
Prior to July 7, 2015 the award was titled the South Dakota Safety and Loss Control Award. In 2014 Jim Fjerestad was the recipient of this award. Jim was an employee of the City of Brandon, whose passion for safety and loss control spread well beyond the City. Jim recognized that smaller communities would benefit from the information and advice that he was providing the employees in Brandon, and invited employees from those surrounding communities to the City’s safety and loss control meetings. This initiative taken by Jim was selfless and inspiring. Jim passed away July 7, 2015. The award was renamed “The Jim Fjerestad Memorial Safety Leadership Award” to honor the dedication shown by Mr. Fjerestad.
Doug Blomker receives his Fjerestad Safety Award from Doug Kirkus. Emergency Manager Lynn DeYoung. “He works very hard on the Safety Committee and he is an active member promoting safety county wide.”
Kimble “Kim” Conwell, Planning and Public Works Technician and Safety Coordinator for the City of Custer was presented the Jim Fjerestad Memorial Safety Leadership Award on October 3rd at the South Dakota Municipal League Convention in Pierre, SD. “Kim assists in multiple areas relating to safety within our workplace. She actively helps schedule and organize monthly safety meetings and provides valuable information and materials at these meetings,” said Public Works Director Bob Morrison and Planning Administrator Tim Hartmann. “She also researches safe practices to help educate staff on new equipment and she conducts routine safety inspections on city facilities.”
Those interested in nominating someone who exhibits a strong passion for safety and loss control can do so via nominating forms which are found on the Safety Benefits, Inc. website. The time for nominations generally closes in the late summer, as the awards are given to the recipients during the annual conventions which, this year started in September 2018. There are two award winners selected each year.
One of this year’s recipients, Doug Blomker, Assistant Emergency Management Director and Safety Committee Chairman for Minnehaha County, was recognized during the SDACC Convention on September 11, 2018. “Doug plays a key role in the county’s Safety Committee. He performs safety audits before and after incidents within the county. The documentation is critical in preventing injuries and losses to the county,” said Minnehaha County 42
Kim Conwell receives her Fjerestad Safety Award from Doug Kirkus. SOUTH DAKOTA MUNICIPALITIES
2018 Safety and Loss Control Recognition Awards
By Lynn Bren, Director of Member Services, South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance
In addition to individual recognition, all Pool have the Members opportunity to achieve recognition via Safety and Loss Control Recognition Awards. There are four levels: bronze, silver, gold and platinum. Bronze level recognition requires Members to put into place ten safety or loss control practices such as having safety and personnel manuals and providing and attending training exercises.
Silver level recognition is achieved by completing the ten Bronze level requirements, and then nine additional requirements. The additional requirements include items such as appropriate contracts in place with vendors, and adopting the twelve critical law enforcement policies recommended by the South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance.
Members can reach Gold level by attaining the Bronze and Silver level requirements, and then six additional loss control and safety measures. The additional requirements include appointing a formal Safety Committee or appointing a Safety Coordinator, and documenting complaints from citizens and the Member’s response to the same.
Platinum level recognition is given to those Members who have achieved gold level recognition and combined threeyear loss ratio of less than 60% for the pools to which they belong. The 2018 Safety and Loss Control recognition awards at each level are as follows:
Platinum Aberdeen Aurora Co. Highway Beadle Co. Highway Brookings Municipal Utilities Brookings County Brown County Custer Custer County Dakota Dunes Community Improvement District Davison County Deadwood Dell Rapids NOvEMBER 2018
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Gold Aberdeen Hutchison Co. Highway Hyde Co. Highway Aurora Co. Highway Beadle Co. Highway Lake County Box Elder Lawrence County Britton Lead Brookings Municipal Utilities Lead-Dwd Sanitary Dist. Brookings County Lincoln County Brown County Madison Clark Co. Highway Marshall County Clay County McCook Co. Highway Codington Co. Highway Meade Co. Highway Codington Co. Maintenance Miner Conservation Dist. Custer Minnehaha County Custer County Mitchell Dakota Dunes Community Pennington Co. Bldg & Grnds Improvement District Pierre Davison County Sanborn Co. Highway Deadwood Sioux Falls Dell Rapids Spearfish DeSmet Spearfish Emergency Ambulance Dist. Edmunds County valley Springs Fall River Co. vermillion Fort Pierre volga Garretson Watertown Hot Springs Watertown Municipal Utilities Huron Yankton
Bronze Baltic Oglala Lakota Co. Highway Brule County Philip Day Co. Highway Roberts Conservation Dist. Elk Point Sturgis Ethan Sully Co. Highway Grant-Roberts Ambulance Dist. Wall Gregory County Walworth Co. Courthouse Hand Co. Highway Walworth Co. Highway Jerald Co. Highway Webster Lennox Winner Lincoln Conservation District
The South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance offers Loss Control Surveys to all of their Members. Additionally, Members have access to sample policies and manuals, as well as online and in-person training opportunities for law enforcement and administrative employees. If you would like more information about the Loss Control and Safety information or training opportunities available please go to our website at www.sdpaaonline.org or call our office at 800-658-3633 Option 2. 43
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Small Towns Struggle to Repair and Replace Crumbling Streets
By Bart Pfankuch, South Dakota News Watch
It took eight years of planning, nearly $5 million and countless hours of paperwork, but the small town of Emery, S.D. finally has new asphalt streets.
Residents of Emery – a Hanson County town of about 450 people and home to a crucial grain elevator – endured failing streets for decades, then drove on gravel roads for a year and will now pay a $20-per-month surcharge for the next 20 years just to have better local streets.
“Getting new infrastructure in these small towns is certainly a challenge because it’s definitely not easy and I could see how some people would get doom and gloom over it,” said Joshua Kayser, mayor of Emery, who landed some state help for the project by redoing aging sewer and water lines during the roadwork. “It was a long process and it took a lot more effort than I anticipated. But it was worth it.”
All cities and counties in South Dakota struggle to keep up with roads that wear down over time and suffer potholes and degradation due to rainfall and the annual freeze and thaw process.
But with a low property tax base, limited sales tax revenues and few options for government grants, small towns in South Dakota face big obstacles to installing and maintaining quality local roads. Small-town governments may also be more susceptible to complaints and grumbling from taxpayers, many of whom are their neighbors and either want better streets or cannot afford to pay more taxes.
“Maintaining infrastructure, including roads, has been our number one issue for a long time,” said Yvonne Taylor, executive director of the South Dakota Municipal League. “The small towns do have it tough, that’s true. They just don’t have the resources there and the tax base there and it is tough for a smaller town to keep up.”
The concerns over allowing local roads to deteriorate range from letting small problems grow into big, more expensive problems to putting a community’s growth and economic development at risk. “I’ve hosted a number of businesses as they’ve looked at various sites, and they always look at the roads,” said Joe 46
Fiala, community development director for the South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development. “Having good transportation infrastructure is really important for economic development, whether it’s an existing business in a small town expanding or one looking to relocate. If they don’t have good roads to move products in and out, that impacts how profitable they can be.”
This pothole the size of a door mat lies amid a three-way intersection on Colorado Drive in Sturgis. Many small South Dakota cities and towns struggle to keep streets in top condition. Photo by Bart Pfankuch
Different roads, different funding sources In general, the road repair process in South Dakota is based on which government entity has control over a specific roadway. Though there are exceptions and some creative funding mechanisms that comingle funds from federal, state and local sources, U.S. highways and interstates are maintained and fixed by the federal government, state highways by the state, county roads by counties and local streets by municipalities.
For example, state Highway 73 is maintained by the state even as it passes through the boundaries of Lemmon. As it passed through town, U.S. Highway 12 is the federal government’s responsibility in Lemmon. When the two highways join and head east through town, the state and federal governments share maintenance costs until Highway 73 reaches its endpoint. The federal government makes an annual payment to the states, which then re-allocates those funds to their own government and also to counties and cities, said Doug Kinniburgh, local government assistance specialist for the South Dakota Department of Transportation. SOUTH DAKOTA MUNICIPALITIES
Nearly $500 million is spent on transportation projects in South Dakota each year, according to the 5-year State Transportation Improvement Program that was updated this year.
Projected spending for fiscal 2018 on improvements to highways, roads and bridges was $481.9 million, with the federal government allocating $370.8 million, the state spending $94.3 million and cities and counties paying about $16.8 million. The estimated overall spending is $484.9 million for 2019, $447.5 million in 2020, and $446.8 million in 2021.
The 2015 South Dakota highway bill changed the way counties and cities receive their money and though most now receive a slightly lower state match, the change gave them more flexibility to fix whichever roads they choose and ultimately saved municipalities money, Kinniburgh said.
That measure also created the state Bridge Improvement Grant Program, which helps cities and counties pay for bridge repairs. That program provides an annual allocation of about $15 million for qualifying projects that upgrade bridges, with 80 percent of projects paid by the federal government and 20 percent by counties.
The state has one other way to aid cities and counties but only if they are working on infrastructure related to a significant economic development project. As part of the Building South Dakota legislation passed in 2013, the Governor’s Office of Economic Development was given $30 million for 2015-17 to award matching grants up to $500,000 to local governments for sewer, water and road projects that aid a business that generates tax revenues and jobs. The fund, which now also receives contractor excise tax revenues, has a balance of $2.87 million for fiscal 2019, said Cassie Stoeser, finance director for the GOED.
Recent examples of projects aided by the program include a Brown County project to facilitate the expansion of AGP Soybean plant, an infrastructure project in Beresford connected to the Hybrid Turkeys hatchery, and a project to improve infrastructure related to vRC Metals in Box Elder.
Small towns face financial balancing act Balancing the need for street repairs against other priorities is challenging for cities with limited financial resources, said Al Cerny, administrator and finance officer in Gregory, a city of about 1,300 people in south-central South Dakota.
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“We’ve got some challenges and I’ll be honest with you, there are some potholes in town that are rough and need some attention and we know about them,” said Cerny. “But we have other needs out there – public safety, public works, the park system, and a new swimming pool since we’ve probably got the oldest pool in the state.” Gregory spends about $80,000 to $100,000 a year on streets, nearly 10 percent of the city’s $1.1 million overall annual budget, Cerny said. That level of expenditure doesn’t cover all the needs, but helps the city maintain a positive image to locals as well as visitors or businesses that may want to relocate there.
“If you come to town and your impression is that ‘Boy, this town has a lot of street problems,’ you think maybe they’ve got a lot of other problems, too,” Cerny said. “It’s always in the back of our mind to keep these roads up and do the best we can with the resources we have.” Small towns simply do not have the money to replace or repair all the local streets that need work or to build new streets to accommodate growth, said Sam Sorensen, mayor of Freeman, a city of about 1,300 people in Hutchinson County.
“The main thing is that you can’t afford it,” Sorensen said. “All of us small towns work on tax money, and that’s our budget and we can’t go over that. To work in a big expansion is tough to do because you either raise taxes, put in a TIF district or get grants and there aren’t that many grants out there anymore.”
Not only is funding limited, but small cities and towns must also figure in the cost to bring roads laid out and built decades ago up to modern standards for water drainage. Sorensen said he has opposed redoing streets in Freeman until ditches that keep damaging rainwater and snowmelt off roads are improved first. Sorensen said many small towns also pay to install water, sewer and streets for new housing developments that in larger cities would be paid for by developers who then pass those costs on to buyers of homes or lots. If the city lags too far behind in street maintenance, officials such as Sorensen will surely hear about it.
Some streets have been redone without curb and gutter as recommended in city codes, Sorensen said. One large pothole in front of the local lumber yard where water has pooled for decades after heavy rains has drawn a number of complaints. “Somebody this morning said, ‘I almost dropped my car in there, when are you going to fix it?’” 47
Sorensen said recently. “People know that we should be doing something, but we can’t.”
give them a surface that lasts about two years. New asphalt roads typically hold up well for seven to nine years.
Kinneburgh, the DOT local road specialist, said low oil prices in the 1980s sent many small-town governments on a road-paving spree because oil is a key component of asphalt.
The city of about 700 people budgets money each year to pay for resealing half its local streets, then does the other half in the following year. Roads get a new seal on top but are not typically rebuilt with an entirely new surface.
Some South Dakota small towns are willing to let local roads remain gravel, which is much cheaper to maintain than paved streets but can also kick up dust and rocks that damage vehicles.
Kinneburgh said he wonders if some of those towns now regret paving so many local streets.
The cost of materials to pave two lanes of a local street with 2-inch asphalt overlay is about $186,000 per mile, Kinneburgh said, a cost that has risen significantly in recent years. Once a street is paved, residents will come to expect that it will be properly maintained, he said.
“In the 1980s, it was very cost-effective to do a lot of paving, and in retrospect the cities paved some roads that probably didn’t need to be paved,” Kinneburgh said. “Now they’re all struggling every year to maintain those roads and keep their constituents happy.” One common practice that keeps costs down is to apply a layer of what is known as chip-seal coating on roads to
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The city of New Underwood in central Pennington County uses a street surfacing process that is common in small towns that do not have the money to rebuild streets every decade or so.
“We just keep on putting the stuff on top on top and on top,” said Mayor Jack Trullinger. “It holds up pretty well.”
New Underwood saves money on its street sealing program by having city employees do all the work, even though it requires the help of a third employee who is not in the streets department each summer, Trullinger said. The city also lowers costs by buying all its chip-seal equipment used from other municipalities, he said.
The chip-seal process adds a new layer to the surface of a local street, though the seal does begin to break down or begin chipping away in a year or two. When potholes form, the city uses a cold patching material made up of asphalt and oil to fill them in any weather.
The street sealing program has kept costs low, with roughly $8,000 spent on materials each year. That does not include labor costs, but still limits road work spending to a small portion of the city’s $790,000 annual budget, Trullinger said.
The state minimum wage will increase from $8.85/hour to $9.10/hour effective Jan. 1, 2019.
The minimum wage is annually adjusted by any increase in the cost of living, as measured in the Consumer Price Index published by the U.S. Department of Labor. This year’s increase was 2.7 percent and is rounded up to the nearest five cents.
The hourly minimum wage for tipped employees will be $4.55/hour effective Jan. 1, 2019, half the minimum wage for non-tipped employees. Wages and tips combined must equal at least the minimum wage.
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Road construction signs are common during warmer months in South Dakota as cities catch up on repairs and maintenance. This sign was part of a Meade County project in September. Photo: Bart Pfankuch
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Small city paves a new path When Russell Anderson took the job at maintenance supervisor in Gettysburg 14 years ago, he said the local streets in the Potter County city of about 1,200 people “were in rough shape, and had basically all outlived their lifespan.” That year, the city bought and install 200 tons of cold mix patching product to fill potholes, Anderson said.
Nine years ago, the city council approved an aggressive and expensive plan to upgrade its streets which has cost about $4 million. In an average year, Anderson said, the city spends about $500,000 to pave or redo streets, roughly a third of its annual $1.6 million budget.
The city paved about 36 blocks of gravel roads, and rather than laying a chip-seal surface to patch existing roads, Anderson began grinding and milling worn streets and replacing them with new asphalt.
“The biggest thing is to find enough money to get that done,” Anderson said. “It was just something that needed to be done and nobody would bite the bullet to do it. It takes a hell of a great effort to pull it off.”
With a combination of political will, taxpayer dollars and ingenuity, Gettysburg has rebuilt its local streets and saved money along the way, Anderson said.
The city spent $107,000 to buy its own street surface grinder, lowering the cost of milling and grinding from $10,000 a block by private contractors down to $1,400 a block when done by city employees.
The ground up asphalt is then repurposed as patching for alleys in the city, Anderson said.
This summer, Gettysburg took advantage of one of the last remaining state Department of Transportation programs that provides grant assistance to small towns in need of road repairs.
According to city Finance Officer Sheila Schatz, Gettysburg applied for and received a Community Access Program grant that paid 60 percent, or roughly $157,000, of a $262,000 project to repave streets leading to the local grain elevator. That program enables cities of under 5,000 people to get grants up to $600,000 to rebuild key roads such as their Main Street or roads leading to elevators or local schools. The recipient must pay for utilities, right-ofway acquisition and engineering costs, which for Gettysburg have been about $24,000 so far. The project enabled Gettysburg to replace five blocks of failed roads leading to the grain elevator with a new 16-inch base and 5-inch asphalt surface.
Anderson said the shift from sealing to paving has resulted in quality road surfaces throughout Gettysburg, and also important for him, a dramatic reduction in pothole complaints from local residents. “You’ve got to have a good council to do this because they will catch hell, and people asking, ‘Why are you spending all this money?’” Anderson said. “The public doesn’t always understand that sometimes you’ve got to spend money to save money.”
This report was produced by South Dakota News Watch, a non-profit news organization. Find more in-depth reporting at www.sdnewswatch.org.
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SDML Conference Recap
Did you attend the 2018 SDML conference? This year marked my third SDML conference. My first day with the SDMEA was on October 4th, 2016 in Rapid City. Just like two years ago, the League conference went by in the blink of an eye.
The SDMEA Annual meeting was a great experience this year. I saw many attendees that I expected to see, and some that I was pleasantly surprised to see. I hope that next year the same return and bring some of their neighboring cities with them. Great presentations from Heartland Consumers Power District, Missouri River Energy Services, South Dakota One Call 811, MMUA, and WAPA all preceded the annual business meeting. If anyone would like to see something specific next year at the meeting I encourage you to get ahold of me to let me know and I will try to make it happen. I hope the conference was informative to all who attended and remind you that the Superintendent/Foreman conference is scheduled for the first full week in March-weather permitting.
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Casey Crabtree from HCPD speaking at the SDMEA Affiliate Meeting I’m writing this article during Public Power week, October 7-13, 2018. Which can only mean that I am upsetting the Director of Marketing and Communications because this is the day that the article is due. Sorry, Sara. Public Power
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week is an awareness week that is promoted by the American Public Power Association. If you are unfamiliar with Public Power, check out their website at www.publicpower.org. There is a lot of information regarding public power and what separates public power from the other two types of electric utilities. Last month I wrote about public power. There are many reasons why public power is so important to your communities and I hope that the 34-member towns are aware of what it means to them. First and foremost, it is community owned! YOU are an owner in your electrical system! Most people aren’t aware, or don’t really care as long as their lights turn on. Since you own it, you also get a say in the rates since it is governed by your locally appointed boards and councils. Now, before you run to city hall to complain about your rates to your finance officer, please note that public power gives back to your community. Your streets, water/wastewater, fire protection, police, and parks all benefit from your community owned electrical system.
I had a conversation with one of my sisters the other day and she was asking about electricity generation. Wind specifically. I informed her that wind is super-efficient, when the wind is blowing. Coal and Natural Gas continue
to make up the largest percentage of generating capacity followed by Hydro and Nuclear. Wind and solar energy are having a huge impact on our electrical system, but due to the intermittent capabilities to provide power and the cost of storage, right now it isn’t cost effective or reliable enough at this time. We also talked about minigrids and other ways to create generation in off-peak times to be used during peak hours. As stated above, I have been in this position for 2 years now. I enjoy talking about the future of the electrical industry and helping people to understand just how important it is to have reliability and local control plus how much public power gives back to their communities.
Public Power is not about “the lowest rates”. Public Power continues to do what it always has. And that is offer low rates, a reliable system, local control, and giving back to the community which encourages economic development. Public Power helps to make my Hometown Great!
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SDML Workers’ Compensation Fund Expands Stryker Grant Program for 2019
For 9 years the SDML Workers’ Compensation Fund has offered two grant programs to its members. Because these grant programs promote safety for our members, the SDML Workers’ Compensation Fund Board of Trustees approved both grant programs for the 2019 year on a first come first serve basis until the grant funds are exhausted. In 2017, the Stryker EMS grant was expanded to include the Stryker Power-LOAD™ system to allow more members the opportunity to apply for the grant.
The Stryker EMS grant program includes a 60/40 matching grant to assist our membership in purchasing a Stryker Power-PRO™ ambulance cot or a Stryker StairPRO® stair chair. The Stryker Power-LOAD™ system is also available and set up to pay 33% of the list price.
The intent of this grant program is to provide a safer workplace for the EMT’s, firefighters, police officers, and all local government employees that assist their ambulance services to provide emergency transfer of patients. These three products have been proven to reduce and eliminate back injuries due to lifting patients. We have 1 member that prior to purchasing a Stryker Power-PRO™ ambulance cot, had 10 lifting injuries over a 7 year period resulting in over $150,000 in medical and lost-time expense. Since being awarded a grant in 2011, this member has not had a single lifting injury with over 14,000 patient transfers.
Stryker also reported a 100% reduction in back injuries in another service and a 62% decrease in the risk of developing a low back disorder when using these safety products during the loading process. Other relevant stats are: • 69% of the US adult population is obese 52
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A typical strain injury cost $70,408 in direct and indirect costs The average age of an EMS worker is 40 years old Lower back strain is the cause of 78% of compensation days in the US 1 of 4 EMS workers suffer from a career-ending back injury within the first four years of employment Lifting causes more than 70% of back injuries of EMTs
Stryker EMS has used the SDML WC Fund grant program as an example of success and has rolled out similar programs in several other states.
Over the past 9 years the SDML WC Fund has awarded 80 grants to our members that total over $191,000. Congratulations to the 12 grant recipients in 2018 listed below: • •
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City of vermillion/vermillion Fire EMS North Sioux City Fire Dept./Dakota valley Fire District City of Scotland City of Arlington/Arlington Ambulance Service City of Lennox/Lennox Area Ambulance City of Estelline/Estelline Ambulance Service City of Bridgewater/Bridgewater Ambulance Service Plankinton Ambulance Custer Ambulance Service Wall Ambulance Service Missouri valley Ambulance District Jones County Ambulance Service
The second grant is in partnership with Stan Houston Equipment to assist members with the purchase of an ICS® Saw Package. The ICS® saw is very beneficial in reducing the risk of injury during activities that require the use of a chop saw, particularly to cut and repair broken water pipes in a confined space. Thirty-four grants that total over $39,000 have been awarded to our members. Congratulation to the 34 grant recipients listed below: • • • • • •
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Philip Pierre Redfield Rosholt Sturgis Wagner Watertown Webster Woonsocket Winner Yankton
Eligibility for these grants is very simple. The applicant must be a member of the SDML WC Fund as of the date of the grant application and in the year the grant is awarded. Also, the member must meet several selection criteria, including compliance with loss control safety recommendations for every department of the member. The complete list of selection criteria is outlined in the application.
The SDML Workers’ Compensation Fund has always stressed the importance of using safety equipment and following safety procedures. There are many components to a successful safety program, beginning with leadership direction and support, which then flows to the supervisors and employees. We look forward to more participation in these programs and the reduction of injuries to your employees.
These grant programs continue to be very popular. The 2018 grant funds were awarded in record time, so if you are considering applying for a grant, we encourage you to send your application before the grant funds are exhausted. The 2019 grant period will open and applications will be accepted beginning January 1, 2019.
If you have any questions or would like an application, please contact Brad Wilson, Ladene Bachtell or Gary Drewes at Insurance Benefits, Inc. Email: info@sdmlwcfund.com or Phone: 800-233-9073. The 2019 application will also available on our website at www.sdmlwcfund.com on December 1, 2018. Brad Wilson, Administrator, CIC, AIC, SDWCS SDML Workers’ Compensation Fund Phone: 800-233-9073, Fax: 605-275-6193 info@sdmlwcfund.com www.sdmlwcfund.com
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Washington Report: By Rep. Kristi Noem
and local school districts.
always believed I’ve decisions are best made at the local level, particularly when it involves the education our kids are receiving. That was a big driver behind the work we did in the Student Success Act, which was designed to reduce the federal footprint and empower both parents
That work is ongoing, however, as federal policies continue to impede on local decision-making. One issue where we continue to work is the Impact Aid Program, which reimburses local schools for revenue losses that occur when nontaxable federal land is in their districts.
More specifically, schools rely on local property taxes to pay the bills. Tax is not collected, however, on federal lands, such as military installations, Indian Trust land, and national grasslands. As a result, a school bordering Ellsworth Air Force Base must overcome tremendous budgetary challenges as no taxes are paid on the property in much of their district.
That’s where the Impact Aid Program comes in. As Hilary Goldmann, who heads an association dedicated to maintaining Impact Aid, explains: The program “pays for teacher salaries, school counselors, technology, student transportation and other education programming…”
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Making an Impact for Students In South Dakota, about 30 school districts are eligible for the program. These school districts are often located in rural areas with few taxpayers and where administrators double as bus drivers, teachers, and coaches.
Simply put, Impact Aid helps ensure we maintain a level playing field for all South Dakota school districts. Going to school near the Air Force Base or one of South Dakota’s nine Indian Reservations shouldn’t limit classroom resources.
Earlier this fall, I was honored to be recognized by more than 50 South Dakota teachers who are part of the country’s leading Impact Aid group for my work to strengthen this critical support system. More specifically, they discussed my work on bipartisan legislation to increase the program’s efficiency and provide greater flexibility to the school districts that receive it. They also discussed the provisions I introduced to improve Impact Aid in the latest reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
Jamie Hermann, who is president of Impact Schools of South Dakota, noted: “Every time Impact Aid school districts needed assistance, Rep. Noem was there to help successfully lead the charge. From the first meeting with her, she recognized the federal government’s financial obligation to school districts that have a decreased tax base due to the federal government ownership of the land.”
Those are humbling words to hear, but I’m grateful for the award and will continue to fight so classrooms have the resources our kids need to succeed.
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CHIEF OF POLICE: Kimball, SD - The City of Kimball is looking for a Chief of Police. Salary negotiable based on qualifications. Must be certified or be able to be certified through the South Dakota Law Enforcement Training Center within one year of hiring. Applicants must be highly motivated with a great work ethic and have the ability to work cooperatively with other agencies, the public and city personnel. The position will remain open until filled. Must be willing to relocate to Kimball. Please submit cover letter and resume to City of Kimball, Attn: City Finance Officer, PO Box 16, Kimball, SD 57355 or email to kimballcitysd@midstatesd.net. Phone: (605) 7786277. EOE. CITY ADMINISTRATOR: Lennox, SD - The City of
Lennox is looking for a full-time City Administrator. This position performs high level administrative, technical and professional work in directing and supervising the administration of city government. This individual works under the broad policy guidance of the City Council and exercises supervision over all municipal employees either directly or through subordinate supervisors. Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in public administration, political science, or business management or a closely related field, with a Master's degree preferred. Must have at least three (3) years of increasingly responsible municipal government experience. Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and have the ability establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, city officials and the public, and be able to efficiently and effectively administer a municipal government. Compensation depends on experience. Full benefits package offered including paid vacation and sick time, South Dakota Retirement, and health and dental insurance. Applications are available at www.cityoflennoxsd.com or City of Lennox, 107 S. Main Street, Lennox, SD 57039. For a full job description, please call the Finance Officer at (605) 647-2286 or email financeofficer@cityoflennoxsd.com. Mail resumes and applications to Finance Officer, City of Lennox, PO Box 228, Lennox, SD 57039. Open until filled. EOE.
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CITY ADMINISTRATOR: Milbank, SD - The City of Milbank is seeking a motivated municipal administrator to assist the community in the day-to-day operations of the City. Located in Northeast South Dakota in the heart of the Whetstone valley, Milbank is a progressive community with an eye on the future and goals to help remain an area leader. The City Administrator is appointed by the Mayor and approved by the six (6) city council members. Position oversees five (5) department heads with a total staffing of 20 employees and annual budget of $4,000,000. Requirements for this position include a Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, or related field. Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible managerial experience. A combination of education, experience, and training may be considered. Expected hiring range is $63,000 - $82,000 with excellent benefit package. Position eligible for reimbursement of relocation expenses. visit www.milbanksd.net for a detailed job description. Position is open until filled. First review of applications will be October 29, 2018. Submit letter of interest and confidential resume to Attn: Mayor Pat Raffety, City of Milbank, 1001 4th Avenue, Suite 301, Milbank, SD 57252. Email: citymilbank@gmail.com or Phone: (605) 432-9575. EOE. CITY ENGINEER: Belle Fourche, SD - The City of Belle Fourche is looking for a full-time City Engineer.
This position is appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. Compensation depends on experience. Excellent benefits package. Bachelor's degree from a four year college or university and two years related experience or combination equivalent of training/experience as deemed acceptable by Mayor and Council or Engineer-intraining with certification per recommendation. This senior-level position is responsible for all duties undertaken by the Engineering, Planning and Zoning and Building departments and assisting the other city departments in maintaining and improving the City's building and infrastructure. A full description, application form and benefits listing are located at our website at www.bellefourche.org or at Belle Fourche City Hall, 511 6th Avenue, Belle Fourche, SD 57717. Applications accepted until filled. EOE.
JOURNEYMAN LINEMAN: Winner, SD - The City of Winner is accepting applications for a Journeyman Lineman. $34.49 per hour plus benefits. Moving and signing bonus is available. Must be 18 years old with a valid driver's license and must be Journeyman Lineman certified. To apply contact Winner Job Service or winnerhr@gwtc.net Visit www.sdmunicipalleague.org for more classifieds.
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No later than November 1 – The liquor tax reversion must be made. (SDCL 35-5-22; See Hdbk., sec. 11.600)
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)
November 1 – All property subject to taxation shall be listed and assessed annually, but the value of such property is to be determined according to its value on the first day of November preceding the assessment. (SDCL 10-6-2; See Hdbk., sec. 12.105)
First Tuesday after the first Monday in November – The general election is held each even numbered year. (SDCL 12-2-2)
November 11 – veterans’ Day – State holiday (SDCL 1-51)
No later than second Tuesday in November – Governing boards wishing to consolidate boards of equalization must approve a resolution outlining consolidated board membership. (SDCL 10-11-66; See Hdbk., sec. 12.120) Fourth Thursday of November – Thanksgiving Day – State holiday (SDCL 1-5-1)
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 62
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)
December
December 25 – Christmas Day – State holiday (SDCL 15-1)
December 31 – Liquor licenses are valid from twelve o’clock midnight on the thirty-first day of December until twelve o’clock midnight on the thirty-first day of the following December. (SDCL 35-4-41; See Hdbk., sec. 11.465) By January 14 – If the governing body chooses an election day other than the second Tuesday of April, as provided in SDCL 9-13, that Election Day must be established by January 14 of the election year. (SDCL 913-1; See Hdbk., sec. 7.050)
First meeting of the year – A complete list of all the salaries for all officers and employees of the municipal corporation shall be published with the minutes of the first meeting following the beginning of the fiscal year or within 30 days thereafter. Added salaries of new employees and increased salaries of the old employees should be shown in the month in which they occur. A total of payroll by department shall be published monthly in the minutes. (SDCL 6-1-10; See Hdbk., sec. 5.095)
Newspaper designation – The official newspaper must be designated annually or for a period of time specified by the governing body, but not to be less than twelve months. (SDCL 9-12-6)
Boundary changes – Municipalities must notify the Department of Revenue of any resolution or amendment enacted which changes the boundaries of the municipality. Notification shall be in written form, shall contain a copy of the resolution or amendment, and may be sent by electronic means or registered mail. Municipalities shall also provide any changes and additions to streets and addresses. (SDCL 10-52-13; See Hdbk., sec. 14.172) The complete Municipal Calendar can be found on the SDML website at www.sdmunicipalleague.org.
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CITY ADMINISTRATOR: Milbank, SD - The City of Milbank is seeking a motivated municipal administrator to assist the community in the day-to-day operations of the City. Located in Northeast South Dakota in the heart of the Whetstone valley, Milbank is a progressive community with an eye on the future and goals to help remain an area leader. The City Administrator is appointed by the Mayor and approved by the six (6) city council members. Position oversees five (5) department heads with a total staffing of 20 employees and annual budget of $4,000,000. Requirements for this position include a Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, or related field. Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible managerial experience. A combination of education, experience, and training may be considered. Expected hiring range is $63,000 - $82,000 with excellent benefit package. Position eligible for reimbursement of relocation expenses. visit www.milbanksd.net for a detailed job description. Position is open until filled. First review of applications will be October 29, 2018. Submit letter of interest and confidential resume to Attn: Mayor Pat Raffety, City of Milbank, 1001 4th Avenue, Suite 301, Milbank, SD 57252. Email: citymilbank@gmail.com or Phone: (605) 432-9575. EOE. CITY ENGINEER: Belle Fourche, SD - The City of Belle Fourche is looking for a full-time City Engineer.
This position is appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. Compensation depends on experience. Excellent benefits package. Bachelor's degree from a four year college or university and two years related experience or combination equivalent of training/experience as deemed acceptable by Mayor and Council or Engineer-intraining with certification per recommendation. This senior-level position is responsible for all duties undertaken by the Engineering, Planning and Zoning and Building departments and assisting the other city departments in maintaining and improving the City's building and infrastructure. A full description, application form and benefits listing are located at our website at www.bellefourche.org or at Belle Fourche City Hall, 511 6th Avenue, Belle Fourche, SD 57717. Applications accepted until filled. EOE.
JOURNEYMAN LINEMAN: Winner, SD - The City of Winner is accepting applications for a Journeyman Lineman. $34.49 per hour plus benefits. Moving and signing bonus is available. Must be 18 years old with a valid driver's license and must be Journeyman Lineman certified. To apply contact Winner Job Service or winnerhr@gwtc.net Visit www.sdmunicipalleague.org for more classifieds.
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No later than November 1 – The liquor tax reversion must be made. (SDCL 35-5-22; See Hdbk., sec. 11.600)
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)
November 1 – All property subject to taxation shall be listed and assessed annually, but the value of such property is to be determined according to its value on the first day of November preceding the assessment. (SDCL 10-6-2; See Hdbk., sec. 12.105)
First Tuesday after the first Monday in November – The general election is held each even numbered year. (SDCL 12-2-2)
November 11 – veterans’ Day – State holiday (SDCL 1-51)
No later than second Tuesday in November – Governing boards wishing to consolidate boards of equalization must approve a resolution outlining consolidated board membership. (SDCL 10-11-66; See Hdbk., sec. 12.120) Fourth Thursday of November – Thanksgiving Day – State holiday (SDCL 1-5-1)
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 62
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)
December
December 25 – Christmas Day – State holiday (SDCL 15-1)
December 31 – Liquor licenses are valid from twelve o’clock midnight on the thirty-first day of December until twelve o’clock midnight on the thirty-first day of the following December. (SDCL 35-4-41; See Hdbk., sec. 11.465) By January 14 – If the governing body chooses an election day other than the second Tuesday of April, as provided in SDCL 9-13, that Election Day must be established by January 14 of the election year. (SDCL 913-1; See Hdbk., sec. 7.050)
First meeting of the year – A complete list of all the salaries for all officers and employees of the municipal corporation shall be published with the minutes of the first meeting following the beginning of the fiscal year or within 30 days thereafter. Added salaries of new employees and increased salaries of the old employees should be shown in the month in which they occur. A total of payroll by department shall be published monthly in the minutes. (SDCL 6-1-10; See Hdbk., sec. 5.095)
Newspaper designation – The official newspaper must be designated annually or for a period of time specified by the governing body, but not to be less than twelve months. (SDCL 9-12-6)
Boundary changes – Municipalities must notify the Department of Revenue of any resolution or amendment enacted which changes the boundaries of the municipality. Notification shall be in written form, shall contain a copy of the resolution or amendment, and may be sent by electronic means or registered mail. Municipalities shall also provide any changes and additions to streets and addresses. (SDCL 10-52-13; See Hdbk., sec. 14.172) The complete Municipal Calendar can be found on the SDML website at www.sdmunicipalleague.org.
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