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Official Monthly Publication | Member of the National League of Cities Managing Editor: Yvonne A. Taylor | Editor: Emilie Miller
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PRESIDENT
Amy Leon City Manager, Yankton
1st VICE PRESIDENT Harry Weller Mayor, Kadoka
2nd VICE PRESIDENT Carolynn Anderson Finance Officer, Wall
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Fay Bueno Finance Officer, Sturgis Alex Jensen Councilmember, Sioux Falls Lance Lehmann Councilmember, Rapid City Dawn Murphy Finance Officer, Tea Leland Treichel Mayor, Roscoe
PAST PRESIDENT Steve Allender Mayor, Rapid City
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“Fiscal responsibility” is certainly a flag we can all rally around, but when did the definition of that become “oppose new or increased taxes and cut government?” To my mind, a blind adherence to either of those is the opposite of responsible.
For example, there is not much question that a lot of our infrastructure needs repair or replacement. For every year we put off repair, we will spend exponentially more to get it replaced in the future. Is it “fiscally responsible” to say we won’t raise a tax or fee to fix things even if that refusal means it will cost more to do it in the future?
It reminds me of Popeye’s Wimpy who will gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today, or a shopaholic who puts all their purchases on a credit card without considering the responsibility to pay later. Neither is the model we want our governments to follow.
Some of the blind followers of “no tax/cut government” definition of fiscal responsibility also cite the state budget, and the fact that it is the largest it has ever been. So what? Is that really the only factoid we need to know? Our state population is the highest it has ever been; our average income is the highest it has ever been; our land prices are the highest they’ve ever been. The questions true fiscal responsibility asks are “Does the money spent by government provide necessary services in the most effective way possible?” and “Is adequate revenue being raised to provide necessary services?” I’m not paid to defend state government, but similar statements are made daily about municipal budgets.
Just saying “no taxes/cut government” isn’t addressing the potential, and the costs, associated with a growing state and a healthy economy.
A giant part of the state’s economy is based on growing, healthy cities. We sometimes hear jabs about our cities “getting everything” as though the municipal sales tax were money put down a rat hole. Instead, our cities and towns are home to more than 72% of our population; they provide the environment where those people are employed; they provide services to the schools, court houses, and other government providers; they provide the climate for businesses to start, grow, and thrive. We are clear that cities and towns do not create economic development – that is the private sector. But municipalities absolutely provide the environment where economic development can either thrive or flounder.
When cities invest in their economic development, it is good for the entire state, and when the state clamps down on municipalities’ ability to control their own tax structure, it doesn’t just hurt our cities – it kills the ability of the state to grow and prosper.
The people who define “fiscal responsibility” as “no tax/cut government” have a political agenda. Perhaps the definition we need to look to is the one for “investment” found in Webster’s dictionary, which is politically neutral: “Invest: to make use of for future benefits or advantages.”
Let municipalities control their own tax destiny – it is an investment from which the entire state will benefit.
Until next month, remember we are always available at 1-800-658-3633 or yvonne@ sdmunicipalleague.org.
I like change. As long as I don’t have to do anything different.
That is probably true for a lot of us. Two years ago, we all took Tylenol when we had a headache. Now our residents can flash a medical cannabis card and heal ailments with an array of infused creams and elixirs. I won’t even mention the other “C-word.” We are all still dealing with the effects of that one going viral.
We’ve experienced transition within city staffs. Many who were eligible to retire did (I can’t tell you how much Hy-Vee cake I’ve ingested in the last 52 payrolls), and some people made the personal choice that public service is no longer a fit.
Recently, I have been doing some self-study and have figured out a system that works for me. I hope it is helpful. The first thing I do is acknowledge change is happening. By pointing it out, I can prepare. I actually send myself an email and calendar notice about the change occurring. The calendar notice helps me mentally set a timeline for transition.
When change slaps me in the face unexpectedly (thanks, derecho!) I text myself #betyoudidn’tseethatonecomingleon with the appropriate wingdings and emojis. It helps me mentally reset quickly.
Once acknowledgement takes place, I find gratitude. Being thankful provides the ability to reflect on what was experienced and can also be cathartic. Expressing how a colleague contributed to the team or what I learned from them, for example, has made me appreciate my time with the city and has sent them off feeling valued.
Next, I communicate and ask for what I need. In 2020, I lost a parent. I asked trusted members of my team to help me make some decisions and asked my elected officials for patience during the grieving process. After all, it’s hard to think critically about a medical cannabis ordinance when you’re making tearful visits to the Land of 10,000 Casseroles.
Lastly, and I think this is the most difficult step, is open up to receive. This is sort of the “door closes/a window opens” theory. Something new is waiting for us when things change, and if we allow space for it, that something will reveal itself.
SDML is changing too. As we wish Yvonne farewell and thank her, I look forward to embracing our new executive director. I am stepping into the role as president and have big shoes to fill in Mayor Allender’s stead. Change is here.
Thanks for trusting me to serve as the President of SDML. This organization has been a source of professional growth and personal support the entire time I have been in government, and I am forever in debt. I ask you as friends and professionals to help me lead. Communicate with me and give me the feedback I need to better serve the membership. Together we will find new ways to build our communities and thrive. ■
The Municipal League’s Statement of Policy for the coming year was adopted in its final form at the SDML annual business meeting on Oct. 7, 2022, in Watertown. 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.
1. The SDML supports an amendment to restrict or repeal the presumptions included in SDCL 9-16-45 pertaining to circulatory or respiratory disease as “occupational” in firefighters and opposes any amendment to expand the disease presumption regarding occupational diseases affecting volunteer and active paid firefighters. (GG –2000; CB7)
2. The SDML supports legislation authorizing municipal access to federal background checks for licensees. (GG – 2008; 2009)
3. The SDML supports legislation to make municipal laws consistent as to the use of the term “finance officer” rather than “clerk/treasurer.” (GG – 2010)
4. The SDML supports legislation that would exempt municipalities from the regulations of the unclaimed property laws. (GG – 2000; 12)
5. The SDML supports amending SDCL 12-1-5 to include municipal election officials on the State Board of Elections. (GG – 2000; 13)
6. The SDML supports clarifying signature requirements on all municipal election petitions. (GG – 2016)
7. The SDML supports clarifying the initial election of officers in a newly incorporated municipality. (GG –2016)
8. 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)
9. The SDML supports amending state law to clarify residence requirements for municipal elected officials. (GG – 2014)
10. The SDML supports efforts by the Secretary of State to provide consistency in election statutes. (GG – 2017)
11. The SDML would support combined municipal and school elections with the option of either an April or a June election date. (GG – 2022)
12. The SDML supports working cooperatively with other state entities to clarify residence for voter registration. (GG – 2015)
13. The SDML supports making provisions for supplementing municipal budgets consistent with provisions found in county law. (GG – 2015)
14. The SDML supports clarifying the procurement law exemption to include IT and technology consulting services.
15. The SDML supports increasing the bid limit for materials and supplies to match the $50,000 bid limit for equipment. (GG – 2020)
16. The SDML supports updating the surplus property laws. (GG – 2019)
17. 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)
18. The SDML supports increasing the audit “trigger” to $750,000. (GG – 2014)
19. The SDML supports increasing the Internal Control Review range to between $100,000 and $750,000. (GG – 2014)
20. The SDML supports changing the makeup of the local board of equalization to more appropriately reflect the distribution of property tax revenues. (GG – 2008)
21. The SDML supports amending SDCL 10-11-13 to state that the local board of equalization must meet within the
week of the third Monday of March and be completed by the Friday of that same week. (GG – 2022)
22. 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)
23. The SDML supports allowing citizens to vote on their preferred method of receiving public notices. (GG –2017)
24. The SDML supports allowing alternative publication options for local governments. (GG – 2003; 2018)
25. 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)
26. 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)
27. The SDML supports legislation to allow a local option for resolutions to be published by title and abbreviated explanation only, with a reference to where the full text can be found. (GG – 2006)
28. The SDML supports legislation to allow publication of bond resolutions, bond ordinances, and franchise ordinances by reference. (GG – 2003)
29. The SDML supports clarifying state law to allow municipalities to purchase brokered and negotiated CD’s that meet FDIC requirements. (Resolutions Committee – 2018)
30. 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)
31. The SDML would support legislation which prohibits punitive damages from being assessed against an entity that implements reasonable cybersecurity controls. (GG – 2021)
32. 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)
33. The SDML supports legislation amending SDCL 34A6-29 to make the collection of delinquent garbage collection fees consistent with the collection of other delinquent municipal utility fees. (GG – 2006)
34. 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)
35. 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)
36. The SDML supports changing the vote to create a hospital district to a simple majority. (GG – 2007)
37. 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)
38. The SDML supports allowing a separate and additional class of on-sale liquor licenses for golf courses. (GG –2003; 2007; 2008)
39. The SDML opposes any change to the requirement that alcoholic beverage licenses be given only to a single legal description. (GG – 2000; 21)
40. 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)
41. The SDML supports the public financing toolbox for local governments. (GG – 2014)
42. The SDML supports amendments to the Housing Opportunity Fund that promote additional workforce housing and strongly supports keeping funding for housing development within the Housing Development Authority. (GG – 2021)
43. The SDML supports legislation to limit increases in affordable housing rental rates. (GG – 2021)
44. The SDML supports a reduced rate for ballot publications. (GG – 2009)
45. The SDML opposes measures on social policy that have a detrimental effect on quality-of-life infrastructure investments and the visitor industry. (SDML Board Adopted – 2019)
46. 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)
47. The SDML supports creating incentives within the REDI fund for investment, not just job creation. (T&R – 2003)
48. The SDML supports making REDI funds available for infrastructure, and infrastructure master planning, infill, and redevelopment. 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)
49. 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)
50. The SDML supports legislation allowing a local vote on up to an additional one cent temporary municipal sales tax to be used for improvement projects. (T&R – 2014)
51. The SDML would support legislation to provide an exemption from the contractors’ excise tax for homeowners meeting the requirements of the first-time home buyers program. (T&R – 2021)
52. The SDML supports legislation to authorize grandfathered use of a discretionary formula at the time of construction. (T&R – 2022)
53. The SDML recognizes the importance of water, sewer, electric, and other utilities to the economic development of South Dakota. The SDML strongly opposes any measure that would hinder the growth and development of municipal public utilities. (PW – 2019)
54. The SDML supports clarifying the limits on the ability to refer properly zoned and permitted properties. (PW –2022)
55. The SDML supports maximum local control over all aspects of siting cannabis related facilities. (PW – 2022)
56. The SDML supports planning and zoning legislation that will encourage continuity between city and county planning and zoning procedures and reduce ambiguities within the adoption process, enabling municipalities to more effectively adopt and administer their comprehensive plan, zoning regulations, and subdivision regulations. (PW – 2000; 10)
57. 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)
58. The SDML supports the right and authority of municipalities to have at least an equal voice in platting, zoning, planning, code enforcement, and flood management control in the extraterritorial area. The SDML also supports legislation to enhance municipalities’ ability to gain extraterritorial jurisdiction, and permissive legislation allowing cities and counties to enter into intergovernmental agreements for Urban Growth Areas. (PW – 2000; 12)
59. The SDML supports amendments to annexation laws that increase local authority. (PW – 2000; 9)
60. 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)
61. The SDML opposes any legislation which would hinder municipal control of planning, zoning, and development issues within the corporate limits or municipal growth areas. (PW – 2003; 2019)
62. The SDML believes municipal governments should be notified of and participate in economic development efforts within their jurisdiction. (PW – 2014)
63. The SDML supports state and federal funding for the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System to complete services to South Dakota communities. (PW – 2014)
64. The SDML would support legislation to prohibit creation of any entity with municipal powers within five miles of any existing municipal boundaries. (PW –2015)
65. The SDML supports the option of municipal ownership of any legalized cannabis licenses. (GG – 2021)
66. The SDML supports legislation to clarify that medical cannabis licenses to not automatically convert to recreational licenses. (GG – 2022)
67. The SDML supports allowing local government to set
the number of recreational cannabis licenses allowed within their jurisdiction, and to allow a complete prohibition of recreational licenses. (GG – 2022)
68. 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)
69. The SDML would support allowing the fee for an on-sale liquor license for a restaurant to be paid over a period of five years, with up to 100% of the fee refundable upon dissolution of the business and return of the license to the municipality. (GG – 2022)
70. 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)
71. The SDML strongly supports legislation to distance state laws from Dillon’s Rule. (GG – 2005)
72. The SDML supports the ability to use drones for any local government purpose. (Resolutions – 2014)
73. The SDML opposes state legislation limiting municipalities from adopting whichever portions of the International Codes deemed necessary. (PHSW – 2009; 2016)
74. The SDML recommends that the Department of Transportation, the Legislature, and any county affected, carefully review the financial impact of the transfer of any roads, bridges, or highways to the municipality. The SDML supports legislation to require counties and the state to provide to municipalities all maintenance records and bridge inspections prior to the negotiation of a transfer. (PW – 2000; 2010; 1)
75. The SDML strongly supports legislation affirming the authority of municipal government to control activities and charge for the use by utilities within public rightsof-way within municipal jurisdiction. (PW – 2000; 2)
76. 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)
77. The SDML supports legislation to expand affordable and workforce housing opportunities in South Dakota. (PHSW – 2014; 2018)
78. 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)
79. 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)
80. The SDML supports efforts to provide diversion for youth and adults, diverting low-level offenders to community services and case management, reducing unnecessary incarceration and justice system involvement while successfully reducing the criminal behavior of participants in diversion. (PHSW – 2021)
81. 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)
82. The SDML opposes the ability of individuals to grow cannabis in their own homes and opposes any outdoor growing of cannabis. (PHSW – 2021)
83. The SDML supports legislation to provide stronger penalties and increase requirements for mandatory vehicle insurance. (PHSW – 2007)
84. The SDML supports legislation to remove restrictions which prohibit municipalities from prohibiting the use of phosphates in lawn fertilizers within city limits. (PHSW – 2010)
85. The SDML supports adoption of the most recent edition of the International Codes, with the option of local amendments. (PHSW – 2013; 2014; 2017)
86. 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)
87. The SDML supports legislation that eliminates any regulatory barriers within state law that prevent or stifle the creation of triage centers, which provide services to those seeking treatment for substance abuse and crisis stabilization for mental health issues. (PHSW – 2019)
88. The SDML supports making seatbelt violations a primary offense. (PHSW – 2016)
89. The SDML opposes any effort to weaken the statewide smoking ban and will support legislation
strengthens state and local efforts
(PHSW – 2016)
90. The SDML supports measures to keep public safety entities viable. (PHSW – 2019)
91. 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 continued state funding initiatives to maintain and upgrade the statewide system to the most current national standards for public safety communications. (PHSW – 2017; 2018; 2020)
92. 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; 2020)
93. The SDML supports legislation and funding to prevent human and sex trafficking. (PHSW 2018)
94. The SDML opposes legalizing the use of recreational cannabis. (PHSW – 2022)
95. 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)
96. The SDML supports expanding the base for the 911 surcharge to include all means of communicating with a 911 system. (T&R – 2005)
97. 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)
98. The SDML recommends that the State Department of Transportation analyze and make recommendations to the legislature regarding the adverse effects of state load and length limits on municipal streets, bridges, and traffic patterns regarding state load limits, issuing of permits, or truck lengths. (PW – 2000; 2010; 6)
99. The SDML strongly urges the Department of Agriculture 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)
100. The SDML supports the Safe Drinking Water Act; 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; 2019)
101. The SDML opposes any 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 as these fees would pose severe economic impacts to municipal and rural water systems in the state. (PW – 2011; 2019)
102. The SDML supports efforts to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for ambulance and emergency medical services. (PHSW – 2016)
103. The SDML supports local ability to adopt additional taxes and fees on legalized cannabis establishments to provide funding for associated increased costs. (Resolutions Committee – 2021)
104. The SDML supports amending SDCL 6-3-3 to return the required percentage of the vote to pass a joint bond issue to a simple majority. (T&R – 2000; 4)
105. 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)
106. The SDML supports the local option for an application fee to cover the costs of processing alcoholic beverage licenses. (T&R – 2021)
107. The SDML supports legislation requiring counties to
notify municipalities of any changes to road and bridge reserve fund levies. (T&R – 2015)
108. The SDML supports the option to change the Business Improvement District room fee to a percentage basis. (T&R – 2019)
109. 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)
110. The SDML opposes any further exemptions from the sales tax laws. (T&R – 2000; 10)
111. The SDML opposes the repeal of the municipal sales tax on groceries. (T&R – 2004)
112. 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)
113. 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)
114. 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)
115. 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)
116. 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)
117. 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)
118. 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)
119. The SDML supports continued local control over local rates and opposes weighted averaging or a state-
imposed single rate. (T&R – 2002; 25)
120. 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)
121. The SDML supports reinstatement of the ability to tax Internet services. (T&R – 2002; 2010; 27)
122. In order to support more accurate financial planning, the SDML supports continued efforts by the Department of Revenue to provide municipalities better and more detailed information on sales tax receipts.
123. The SDML supports repeal of state taxation on alternative fuels used by local governments and supports federal tax incentives for government purchases of alternative fuel vehicles. (T&R – 2007)
124. The SDML supports exempting government projects from the contractors’ excise tax. (T&R – 2004; 2015)
125. The SDML supports exempting government owned and provided materials from the contractors’ excise tax. (T&R – 2015)
126. 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)
127. The SDML supports exempting all municipal projects, facilities, and equipment from sales and use taxes, so long as the municipality retains ownership and control, regardless of who installs or operates the facility or equipment. (T&R – 2011)
128. The SDML opposes removing or reducing tax exemptions for municipal bonds. (T&R – 2013)
129. 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)
130. The SDML opposes any legislation that would shift more of the current property tax levy from ag to non-ag property. (T&R – 2000; 32)
131. 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)
132. The SDML supports continuing liens and encumbrances on property purchased through a tax deed. (T&R –2013)
133. The SDML supports legislation to amend SDCL 1013-35 to set the property tax cap at 3% or the rate of inflation, whichever is greater. (T&R – 2015)
134. 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)
135. 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)
136. 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. (Moved from Taxation and Revenue Committee; 31; 2019)
137. The SDML opposes discriminatory charges on county taxpayers living within municipal boundaries for services, including but not limited to 911 emergency services. (T&R – 2012)
138. 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)
139. 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 Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) to allow flexibility to water systems to meet water certification requirements and urges the DANR to continue monetary assistance and free training for water certification. (PW – 2000; 2008; 16)
140. The SDML opposes any legislative and regulatory barriers to the creation of municipal electric utilities and supports the fundamental principle of public power and the right of municipalities to provide any utility service desired by their citizens. (PW – 2004)
141. 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)
142. 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)
143. The SDML encourages policymakers at all levels to understand the importance of robust broadband and other technology deployment in rural America to avoid a digital divide between rural and urban citizens. (PW –2010; 2019)
144. The SDML supports amending annexation laws to ensure non-contiguous municipal utility facilities, specifically wastewater treatment plants and landfills, be considered as being within municipal boundaries. (PW – 2012)
CB1. The SDML endorses the retention of the existing state constitutional right to work law and opposes any state or federal legislation that interferes with or affects that right. While recognizing the right of employees to organize, it is fundamental that each employee be guaranteed individual freedom of choice in joining or not joining a union or other employee organization. (GG – 2000; CB1)
CB2. 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)
CB3. The SDML supports legislation that prohibits violence in the workplace. (GG – 2000; CB3)
CB4. The SDML urges local governing bodies to adopt those portions of the Municipal League Personnel Manual that meet their local needs. (GG – 2000; CB4)
CB5. 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)
CB6. The SDML urges municipalities to prepare and adopt Equal Employment Opportunity policies that comply with law. (GG – 2000; CB6; 2013)
CB7. The SDML is opposed to any legislation or administrative rules adopting binding arbitration. (GG – 2000; 2007; CB10)
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CB8. 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 3-1810 which prohibits strikes by public employees. (GG – 2000; CB11)
CB9. The SDML supports local consideration of “equal pay for equal work” but opposes the development of comparable worth pay systems through Department of Labor rulemaking that advances the notion that government should dictate an organization’s compensation program. (GG – 2000; CB12; 2013)
CB10. 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)
CB11. The SDML recommends that municipalities make available health and life insurance coverage for their employees. (GG – 2000; CB14)
CB12. The SDML urges municipalities and other units of
local government to consider joining the SDML Workers’ Compensation Fund, the South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance, the South Dakota Public Funds Investment Trust, the Health Pool of South Dakota, and SDML Municipal Government Software; and to review other services available through the SDML. (GG –2000; CB15)
CB13. The SDML opposes any investment of the assets of the South Dakota Retirement System in “social investing” or “venture capital.” (GG – 2000; 5)
CB14. 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)
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CB15. The SDML urges all municipalities to adopt a fair housing policy. (GG – 2000; CB16)
CB16. 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)
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CB17. The SDML encourages the Governor and the Legislature and the Ellsworth Authority to assist in the efforts to retain Ellsworth Air Force Base as a viable military facility. (GG – 2003; 15)
CB18. 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)
CB19. 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)
CB20. 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. 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)
CB22. The SDML supports the creation of a long-range technology master plan for South Dakota. (PHSW –2003)
CB23. The SDML urges investment in research and development and intellectual property using research triangles and incubator programs to promote these endeavors. (PHSW – 2003)
CB24. 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)
CB25. The SDML urges the SD Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) 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 DANR to keep environmental regulation as reasonable and affordable as possible for municipalities in South Dakota. (PHSW – 2003)
CB26. 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)
CB27. The SDML encourages the development of a statewide economic development policy in South Dakota -recognizing that quality of life in communities is a major factor. (PHSW – 2002) (Moved from General Policy)
CB28. 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)
CB29 The SDML believes that municipal and county governments should formulate and control all local planning and zoning programs. (PW – 2000; CB7)
CB30. The SDML supports enhanced state and federal funding for water supply and wastewater systems. (PW – 2014; 2018)
CB31. The SDML endorses the Core Beliefs espoused by the National League of Cities.1 (GG – 2000; CB18)
CB32. The SDML encourages municipalities to initiate policies to oppose racial profiling in any municipal activity. (GG – 2000; CB19)
CB33. The SDML strongly supports municipal elections remaining non-partisan. (GG – 2003)
CB34. 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)
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)
CB36. The SDML encourages consolidation of the Boards of Equalization with the cooperation of all entities of local government in order to relieve taxpayers of unnecessary burdens and encourages legislation to require counties to consolidate Boards of Equalization when requested by a municipality. (GG – 2000; CB21)
CB37. The SDML opposes any legislation expanding the power and authority of special districts, sub-districts, cooperatives, and sanitary districts to render services
without allowing municipalities the same options. (GG – 2000; CB22)
CB38. The SDML proactively opposes the mandatory OSHA requirements being applied to municipalities. (GG –2000; 2)
CB39. The SDML opposes any legislation which would inhibit municipalities from providing services requested by citizens in whatever form the citizens approve. (GG –2006)
CB40. The SDML opposes any state environmental laws and regulations that are more stringent than existing federal environmental laws, standards, and regulations. (PHSW – 2000; CB4)
CB41. 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)
CB42. 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)
CB43. 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)
CB44. 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)
CB45. 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)
CB46. The SDML opposes any state mandated prohibition against the cities’ right to construct with their own crews. (PW – 2003)
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 SDML 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 SDML 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. 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)
CB49. 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)
CB50. 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)
CB51. 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 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)
CB52. The SDML encourages the local units of government to use the funds available from the State of South Dakota to combat West Nile and other mosquito-borne diseases and encourages the State of South Dakota to increase these funds. (PHSW – 2007; 2016) (Amended and moved from General Policy)
CB53. The SDML urges cities to continue weekly testing of pools and public bodies of water as previously required by the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources. (PHSW – 2011; 2016) (Moved from General Policy)
CB54. 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)
CB55. 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)
CB56. 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. 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)
CB58. The SDML supports the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources establishing water quality standards that protect public health and the environment but opposes Environmental Protection Agency 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)
CB59. The SDML encourages local governments to maintain 911 systems using the Funding Surcharge allowed by SDCL 34-45 (Emergency Reporting Telephone) and encourages legislation to increase this surcharge to fully fund the system. (PHSW – 2000; 2007; 2010; CB3)
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. 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)
CB63. 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)
CB64. The SDML supports funding of the South Dakota Local Technical Assistance Program. (T&R – 2000; CB5)
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CB65. 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 riverbed 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)
CB66. 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)
CB67. The SDML requests that the state financially underwrites 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)
CB68. The SDML supports the provisions of SDCL 6-15-1 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)
CB69. The SDML supports repeal of state taxation on fuels used by local governments. (T&R – 2003; 31)
CB70. 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)
CB71. 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)
CB72. 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)
CB73. 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)
CB74. The SDML supports the concept of user fees for public service calls, including but not limited to law enforcement and fire protection for all tax-exempt properties. (T&R – 2000; 2008; 2010; 33; 2015; 2020 moved to Core Beliefs)
CB75. The SDML opposes the imposition of any federal or state taxes, fees, or regulations that would have an effect upon municipally owned enterprises or utilities. (T&R – 2000; 2016; 37; 2019) (Moved from General Policy)
CB76. The SDML supports the rights of municipalities to establish electric utility systems to provide service within their corporate limits and adjacent urban growth areas. (PW – 2006)
CB77. The SDML opposes any legislation limiting or eliminating a municipal electric utility’s right to serve customers facilitated by annexation and/or condemnation. (PW – 2006)
CB78. The SDML encourages the state and federal government to maintain dams in a safe and usable condition. (PW –2010) (Partially moved from General Policy)
CB79. The SDML supports the continued training and certification of water, wastewater, electrical workers, and landfill operators. (PW – 2000; 2004; 2010; 17) (Moved from General Policy)
CB80. 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) ■
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The South Dakota Municipal League (SDML) has selected David Reiss of Pierre as the association's next executive director.
“We have a really good feeling about the health of the Municipal League and what David brings to the organization,” said SDML Past President Steve Allender when he made the official announcement at the SDML Annual Conference in October. “David will work closely with [current director] Yvonne to ensure a smooth transition.”
Reiss will begin his duties Nov. 1, succeeding long-time executive director Yvonne Taylor who will retire at the end of 2022. During the transition period, Reiss will work closely with Taylor, the SDML executive board, and SDML staff to familiarize himself with the organization and its members.
Reiss attended the Annual SDML Conference in Watertown last month, which he says was a great
way to get a crash-course in all things municipal.
“I am honored and excited to take on the executive director position at SDML,” said Reiss. “The SDML has a long, rooted history of supporting South Dakota municipalities and I look forward to working with the League and its staff to continue that critical advocacy role.”
The SDML executive director is responsible for all aspects of the operations of the League, and works with member municipalities to answer questions, develops the League budget and action plans for Board approval, works with other members of the staff in presenting workshops and training, serves as the principal lobbyist for the Municipal League, and oversees the production of League publications. The executive director also serves as the point of contact and secretary/ treasurer for each of the 10 affiliate associations of the League.
Reiss most recently worked as the executive director for the Central South Dakota Enhancement District. Prior to that role, he spent over six years as the senior policy analyst and director of programs at the South Dakota Department of Tribal Relations. Reiss’ experience includes working with counterparts addressing economic development, agriculture development, fisheries
DAVID REISS, Pierre, will begin duties as SDML executive director Nov. 1, working alongside Yvonne Taylor until her retirement at the end of 2022.
and wildlife management, taxation, veteran issues, and lobbying in the state legislature. He also has previous experience serving as county equalization staff and as a legal clerk for the US Dept. of Interior.
Reiss grew up in Pierre, SD, and has earned several college degrees, the most recent being a Master of Science in Administration from the University of South Dakota.
Reiss and his wife Amanda have four young children and are active in local youth hockey and enjoy numerous outdoor activities including camping, hiking, and hunting. ■
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Another SDML conference is over. This was the sixth SDML conference I’ve attended, so I’ve finally completed the whole circuit. That circuit of SDML conferences is Rapid City, Sioux Falls, Pierre, Aberdeen, Spearfish, and now Watertown. I have had a great time at all of them and have met wonderful people along the way.
This year we had 19 of the 35 Municipal Electric Association members present at the conference. If you have never been to the conference, or if you haven’t been in a while, I want to encourage you to attend the conference along with any other events the SDMEA promotes for the association. Member engagement is key to a strong association, and I am excited to continue to grow our events. We had very informational presenters at our annual business meeting with record attendance and great discussions. Networking at the conference is another great opportunity that allows us to communicate what works best in our communities and how to handle different situations that may arise.
The benefit of municipal electric utilities is important to our members
of all sizes. From Arlington to Winner, Pukwana to Pierre, the benefits are seen within your community through high reliability, low rates, and local control. You are responsible for your infrastructure, you are in control of your rates, and you are responsible to the citizens of your municipality for the enhancement of your city or town. Visiting with other communities about the challenges that come along with owning your own utility can help through those difficult times. Your city or town has made the decision to own the electric utility, and those decisionmakers saw the benefits of owning a municipal electric utility when they made that decision.
The SDMEA annual business
meeting also took place at the SDML conference, with updates from the SDMEA, Heartland Energy, Missouri River Energy Services, and Western Area Power Administration. After those updates, Chris Nordquist from DGR Engineering presented on the impact of electric vehicles. Chris pointed out that EVs are coming and may have a role in our daily lives but was also quick to point out that the need for internal combustion engines is still very important, especially when he goes fishing on Lake Winnipeg in January. Chris also understands the hardships that come along with infrastructure upgrades that will need to be made throughout the state and nation as well as rate structures that will need to adjust to handle the extra demand put on our systems. There are a lot of dynamics to figure out regarding the electric vehicle industry and how it will impact us. I, like many of us, am a little hesitant to get on board with EVs and I am also a little worried about how our electrical grid and individual systems will handle the inevitable change.
Whatever the future holds, I know you'll all be there making your HOMETOWNS great! ■
During the winter months, residents and visitors enjoy skiing, ice fishing, and snowmobiling. Mild winters allow outdoor enthusiasts to walk, bike, and hike year round. Seven community parks offer playground equipment and open space in almost every neighborhood.
The City of Sturgis was founded in 1876. It was named for Major Samuel D. Sturgis, a commander at the nearby Fort Meade Cavalry Post.
Best known for hosting the world-famous Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, the city of 7,020 (as of 2020 census) is also known for a variety of other activities including over 50 miles of interconnected hiking and biking trails, car rallies, and art festivals.
Tucked between the Black Hills National Forest and Badlands National Park, Sturgis is in the perfect location to make it a popular tourist destination all year. Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Monument, the Badlands, Custer State Park, Spearfish Canyon, and Bear Butte State Park are all within a short drive.
Residents as well as visitors enjoy the Music on Main concert series and Mountain Bike Races each Wednesday in June and July. Most community events take place at HarleyDavidson Rally Point Plaza in the heart of downtown Sturgis.
Fall brings its own excitement with the Sturgis Off-Road Rally. Participants from across the country enjoy riding ATVs and side-by-sides on the nearby Black Hills trail system while participating in scavenger hunts, poker runs, and other family-friendly activities.
Those who prefer indoor recreation enjoy the Sturgis Community Center. The center features an indoor pool, sauna, and whirlpool. Additionally, state-of-the-art cardio and weightlifting equipment, an indoor walking track, and several instructor-led classes are available to members and visitors. The Community Center is also home to a performing arts theater.
The STURGIS ARTWALK features a variety of artwork in the downtown area. The sculptures change each year. Image: Outer Limits by artists T. James & A. Demarais, Good Thunder, MN. Texture and dimensions are incorporated into the sculpture through build-up pads created by welding students of Janesvile-WaldorfPemberton MN High School.
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON RALLY POINT PLAZA, located in the heart of downtown Sturgis.The Sturgis Library provides public computers, meeting rooms, children and adult programming, and a full array of digital media services.
Sturgis is a thriving community with three new subdivisions and an assisted living community currently under construction. A first-class school system pairs with a stable economy to make Sturgis a desirable location for everyone from young families to retired seniors who want to remain active while living in a safe and supportive community. The first-class health systems include both the VA Healthcare System at Ft. Meade and the newly expanded Monument Health System. Familyowned businesses like Belle Joli Winery, DesJarlais Farms, and Bear Butte Gardens offer a wide variety of sustainable and unique farm-fresh products.
Make sure you add Sturgis to your list of places to visit. Our unique restaurants and affordable lodging facilities will fit your budget nicely and the endless list of yearround activities are sure to please your entire family. ■
A volunteer doing trail maintenance takes a break to enjoy the solitude of a summer sunset with Bear Butte in the distance.
OVER 50 MILES OF DEVELOPED TRAILS connect the Sturgis to hundreds of additional trails within the Black Hills. These easyaccess trails provide outdoor recreation for mountain biking, hiking, cross country skiing, and off-roading.
Over 300 people attended the 2022 South Dakota Municipal League Annual Conference Oct. 4-7 in Watertown, SD.
Organizers say that’s a typical attendance figure for the conference, which gathers municipal employees and elected officials from across the state each fall to network, learn new tips and trends, and share best practices.
“The passion folks have in serving their communities was really evident this year,” said Yvonne Taylor, SDML executive director. “Sessions were well attended, and so were the activities. Even at the social events, you could always find a group ‘talking shop’ and comparing experiences.”
The conference featured sessions on several timely topics, including cybersecurity, housing, and a gubernatorial candidate forum. An always-popular mock council meeting showed participants how to handle situations when things don’t quite go by the book. Networking
time allowed colleagues to connect and for attendees to visit with the 78 different exhibitors in attendance.
Attendees also took time during the conference to acknowledge the long career of Taylor, who will retire at the end of the year. Well-wishers celebrated her final conference at a nautical-themed gathering Wednesday night with a slideshow, cake, photo props, and a live band.
“I always loved attending the annual conference each year,” said Taylor. “I am definitely going to miss working with this wonderful group of people.”
The conference concluded Friday morning with the SDML annual business meeting and election of officers.
Amy Leon, city manager of Yankton, accepted the role of president, succeeding Steve Allender, mayor of Rapid City. In her address, Leon said she most looks forward to working with colleagues from across the state and encouraged members to participate in the board.
AMY LEON, Yankton, accepts the gavel and role of SDML president from Steve Allender during the business meeting Oct. 7.
Harry Weller, mayor of Kadoka, ascended to the role of first vice president and Carolyn Anderson, finance officer of Wall will serve as second vice president.
Duties for new positions began immediately. The full list of the 20222023 SDML leadership can be found online and on page three of this publication.
The conference was held at the Watertown Event Center in Watertown, SD. Next year’s conference will take place in Rapid City on Oct. 3-6, 2023. ■
Annual Conference Oct. 4-7, 2022 | Watertown, SD
Greg Powell, recently retired City Engineer of Chamberlain, was named the recipient of the prestigious Excellence in South Dakota Municipal Government Award.
The award is presented by the South Dakota Municipal League each year to a municipal employee or elected official who has made significant contributions to their municipality and community. Powell was selected from many quality nominations received for the award.
Though Powell’s official title was City Engineer, he has overseen hundreds of projects in his over 25 years of service, including a new wastewater treatment facility, new developments and housing, bringing businesses such as a pharmacy, a restaurant, and retail shopping to town, and new and improved streets and recreational facilities. He has been responsible for implementing
campground improvements, and for working with FEMA over two floods in eight years.
“An engineer by trade, and a farmer by heart,” said SDML Past President Steve Allender, “Greg has kept up involvement in both fields, spending his scant free time with a herd of beef cattle and fields of soybeans.”
Powell, who retired this summer, was nominated by the City of Chamberlain in appreciation for his many contributions to the betterment of the city.
The award was presented to Powell last month as part of the South Dakota Municipal League Annual Conference, held Oct. 4-7 in Watertown. ■
GREG POWELL (front center, with cowboy hat) poses with staff from the City of Chamberlain after receiving the Excellence in South Dakota Municipal Government Award last month.
The SDML Hall of Fame honors elected and appointed officials and employees who have served municipalities in South Dakota for 20 or more years. Inductees were recognized during the annual conference on Oct. 6 at the Excellence in South Dakota Municipal Government Award Luncheon.
Mike Runge has been the City Archivist for the City of Deadwood since 2002 and Collections Manager of Deadwood’s archaeological repository since 2009. In this dual role Runge is responsible for organizing, cataloging and filing Deadwood’s municipal records and special collections housed at City Hall. In 2009, Runge facilitated the development of an archaeological repository and interpretive area located in City Hall. Runge oversees the development of outdoor interpretive signs throughout the city limits and manages Historic Preservation’s oral history program. In his free time, Runge serves as a volunteer firefighter for the Deadwood Fire Department.
Ron has been employed with the City of Huron since Nov. 1, 1999. Starting as a 911 Dispatcher, then full-time with the fire department in Nov. 2000. He has been a member of the Huron Volunteer Fire Department since Nov. 1996. He serves as the fire chief for the Huron Fire Department and as an EMT with Huron Ambulance Inc. Ron has been a board member for the South Dakota Firefighters Association since 2012, currently serving as vice president. He also holds the position as vice president of the SD Local Assistance Team through the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. He is a National Fallen Firefighter Advocate, Volunteer Firefighter with Cavour Volunteer Fire Department, SD Fire Instructor, and AHA CPR Instructor. He and his wife, Christi, have one daughter, Samantha. He enjoys competition BBQ, camping, and motorcycling in his free time.
Eugene Mertens grew up on a family farm southwest of Kennebec. He enlisted in the National Guards after high school. He retired after 25 years of service to the nation. Eugene has been very active in the community with
significant contributions. He is currently serving on the Town of Kennebec Board of Trustees, and has been for the past 21 years. He has served on the Kennebec Fire Department for 15 years, with 12 of those years serving as chief. He has served on the Lyman County Ambulance Board since the 1980s. He served on the SD Crime Commission for 10 years. He was Lyman County Sheriff for 10 years and he was a Lyman County Commissioner for 4 years. He also served in leadership for the Kennebec Town and Country and the Kennebec Jaycees. Eugene has endured countless emails, numerous tasks, unforgettable memories, outstanding service, and long-lasting friendships.
Kathleen started her dispatching career with the Aurora County Sheriff’s Office, working there for nine years. She has been with the Mitchell Regional 911 Center for just over 25 years. Kathleen was also a SD State EMT for 34 years. She is an Officer in Charge of Shifts and a Trainer. “I can’t imagine a more fantastic career than helping people every day and working with the wonderful people I work with and the great people I’ve come into contact with who also work in emergency services,” said Kathleen. “I’m really excited about the new people getting into this line of work and am hopeful for the future.”
Kevin graduated from Northern State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Recreation in May of 1993. He started working for the City of Mitchell as a Recreation Specialist in October of 1993 and was promoted to Recreation Director in 2011. In 2014, Kevin was again promoted, to Recreation Supervisor for the Recreation Center, Outdoor Aquatic Center and Recreation Programs Division.
Angel started with City of Mitchell as a part-time Park and Rec and Forestry Department secretary. She was hired as the administrative assistant for the Park, Rec and Forestry
Department in January 1998 and has been in the same position for 24 years. Angel has grown along with all the changes and has worked under worked different Park and Rec Directors. She takes minutes for all Board meetings (Parks, Golf/Cemetery, Bike Trail Committee, Lake Advisory Committee), processes payroll, pays bills, and handles all park shelter rentals and the Lake Mitchell campground reservation system. Job duties can change daily, weekly, and are ever-evolving.
Joseph started his career as an EMT in 1997 in Lake Andes, where he worked for two years. He then moved to Chamberlain and worked for the Missouri Valley Ambulance as an EMT and the operations manager. While working in Chamberlain, Joseph attended paramedic school through Avera McKennan. In June of 2001 he accepted a position with the Mitchell Fire Department as a firefighter/paramedic. Over the last 20 years Joseph has been an EMS educator and field training officer. In December of 2018 he was promoted to to his current role of fire captain.
DAN FECHNER DETECTIVE, MITCHELL | 20 YEARS
Dan Fechner graduated from USD in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree. In 1999, he started his law enforcement career in Tripp, SD. In 2001, he took a police office position in the Patrol Division of the Mitchell Police Department. In 2015, he took a detective position at the department. He still currently serves as the union steward for the Police and Dispatch Union. He serves on a few boards such as the Mitchell Area 1st Circuit CASA and Mitchell Area SART. He enjoys spending time with this children, grandchildren and hunting.
Joe has served as the City of Mitchell Recreation Maintenance Specialist since 1993.
Dean was hired as a patrol officer in Nov. 2001. He worked as a patrol officer until Jan. 2005 when he was assigned to the James Valley Drug Task to work drug investigations in the Mitchell Area. In 2008 Dean was the recipient of the James Valley Drug Task Force Officer of the Year. Dean was promoted to detective sergeant in June 2014. In 2018 Dean was the recipient of the Mitchell Department of Public Safety Pursuit of Excellence Award. In September of 2020 Dean was promoted to police lieutenant where he currently serves.
Mike’s career began with the Mitchell Police Department in Jan. 2000 as a patrol officer and served in that capacity through June 2006 when he was promoted to patrol sergeant.
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Mike served as patrol sergeant until May of 2014 when he was promoted to the rank of assistant chief. In Jan. 2021, Mike was promoted to chief of police. During his law enforcement career with the Mitchell Police Department, Mike has served as a field training officer, instructor in defensive tactics, ground fighting, taser, domestic violence, tactical communications, A.L.I.C.E CIT, and ethics coordinator of the Department Crime Prevention Unit, which is compromised of Crime Free Multi Housing, Citizens Police Academy, Honor Guard, and community outreach programs. Mike is a member of the National Tactical Officers Association, International Chiefs of Police, and South Dakota Chiefs Association. He currently serves on the Board of Directors at Pathway/Stepping Stones, a drug alcohol and mental health agency.
Dawn has just completed her 24th year with the Mitchell Police Department, with the last 3 and a half as as communications director for the 911 dispatch center. The communications center answers both 911 and non-emergency requests for law enforcement, fire and EMS and serves a population of over 45,000 people that covers nearly 3,900 square miles, 125 of which is the I-90 corridor and spans six counties in southeast South Dakota.
Pam is married to Dave Punt and the pair has three children and seven grandchildren. She started work with the City in August of 1999 and has worked in the same office for all 23 years. “I have worked with some wonderful people,” said Pam, “and I have been a part of lots of changes within the city.” Those include the implementation of containerized trash collection, the new recycling program, and the construction of a new landfill.
Cindy began her job as secretary/receptionist with the City of Mitchell on March 20, 2000. In May of 2004, she transferred to a payroll/accounts receivable position and in August of 2011 she was promoted to deputy finance officer. Cindy graduated from Mt. Vernon High School. Cindy and her husband, Dan, have two daughters and she is a grandmother of one with one coming in November. Cindy enjoys camping and spending time with her family.
Dave was born December 3, 1960, and is married to Barb. They have five grown children and four (soon to be five)
grandchildren. Dave was hired on April 15, 2001, as a garbage and compost collector on the back of a rear-load truck. The garbage was collected in the alleys. Later he started collecting the compost in an automatic (one-arm) truck. This continued until 2019 when the City stopped collecting garbage in the alleys and started the recycle program. Now Dave’s driving an automatic (one-arm) truck collecting recycle items.
Ben has served two municipalities over his 30-year career–Plankinton and Mitchell. Highlights include: 1992 – Plankinton Volunteer Fire & Ambulance, Training Officer with Plankinton Fire, Asst. Chief with Plankinton Fire, Vice President with Plankinton Ambulance; 1993 – Completed EMT Basic; 1995 – Became SD Fire Instructor, Board Member; 1999 – Started part-time with Mitchell Fire/EMS; 2000 – Graduated MTI in Accounting/Computer Science; 2000 – Started full-time with Mitchell Fire/EMS; 2002 – Completed EMT Intermediate ’85; 2005 – Completed EMT Paramedic; 2010 – Promoted to Captain with Mitchell Fire/EMS; 2021 – Completed Fire Officer. Ben has earned numerous other certifications, instructor certifications, NFA on campus and off campus programs. He also instructed numerous Certified Firefighter I & II classes for surrounding departments and he had the honor to instruct at SD State Fire School and Fire District Schools.
degree from Black Hills State University in Elementary Education and a minor in Athletic Coaching. While at the City, Jamie’s duties included entering all city revenues in cash collections, including revenues from city departments, fees, lease payments, etc. Jamie prepared and posted county tax revenue. She administered alcohol licensing, including renewals, transfers, and special alcohol licensing processes. She was also the go-to person for our municipal elections. These are just a few responsibilities Jamie handled on a daily basis. Jamie acquired a vast working knowledge of the City and was a valuable member of our team.
Jodi Mathis started her career with the City of Spearfish in 2002 when she was hired as the City’s first human resources director. Jodi graduated from Black Hills State University with a degree in Business Administration. Prior to joining the city, Jodi served as a human resources manager in the private sector for approximately ten years. During her tenure with the city, Jodi has worked hard to improve the lives of our employees by consistently staying on top of current trends related to human resource topics such as benefits, compensation, labor laws, training, etc. Jodi has strong attention to detail and strives for excellence in all aspects of her position.
Jamie started with the City of Spearfish in Oct. 2001 as a finance accountant. She holds a bachelor’s
Jennifer Powell started working for the City of Spearfish in 2001 as a seasonal laborer in the sewer department while attending college. She returned for a second season in 2002, and during that season applied and was selected for a full-time position as the utility billing coordinator. Jennifer graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Black Hills State University. Jennifer is always willing to go above and beyond to improve the processes within her department or the multiple divisions she serves. She is not afraid to change procedures to improve outputs. She often volunteers for additional projects or tasks for the betterment of the city. Jennifer is exceptional at customer service for both internal and external customers. ■
JON VERMEULEN UTILITY SUPERVISOR, MITCHELL | 28 YEARS
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Subrogation is one of those insurance terms that you try to know enough about to be educated… but yet you don’t want to be an expert. It can be a complicated system with policy, statutes, and case law. You need to know enough to talk in general conversation, but do you really need to know what it’s all about? The short answer is YES!
Subrogation is the means in which the Fund receives reimbursement for payments. The Fund has the same rights afforded to the victim. In a workers’ compensation claim, the “victim” is the employee. If an employee is injured due to another’s negligence, the employee has the potential for recovery. Subrogation allows the Fund, which pays the benefits, to step into the shoes of the employee and have the same right of recovery as that employee. Subrogation allows the work comp benefits to be recovered from the tortfeasor or “wrong doer.”
The primary purpose of subrogation, according to the National Association of Subrogation Professionals, is “to prevent a victim from recovering twice for the same loss.” In a workers compensation claim example, the employee could receive work comp benefits and also pursue a liability settlement. The principal of subrogation
does not allow the employee to recover the damages that have already been paid by the Fund, nor do the South Dakota work comp statutes.
SDCL 62-4-40 indicates that the insurer/provider may collect recovery “in his own name.” This means that the work comp carrier can pursue recovery regardless of the intention of the employee to pursue a liability claim.
SDCL 62-4-38 explains that if an employee receives a recovery from a third party, the recovery is an offset against any further workers compensation benefits.
It is important for all the people involved in a claimemployer, employee, claims person, and attorneyto understand the principle of subrogation and how South Dakota law re-enforces it. The SDML Workers Compensation Fund coverage document supports the principal with the following language:
Each member agrees that in the event of the payment of any loss by the Fund under this agreement, the Fund shall subrogate to the extent of such payment to all rights of the member against any person or other entity legally responsible for damages of or on said losses, and in such event, the member hereby agrees to render all reasonable assistance, other than pecuniary assistance, to effect recovery by the Fund under such right.
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The Fund has a financial interest in recovery since they paid the benefits. Claims Associates, Inc. attempts to identify any subrogation potential from criminal restitution to civil tort. This could be a police officer who was injured while someone was resisting arrest or a meter reader who slipped and fell on the ice or an employee involved in a motor vehicle accident. If workers’ compensation benefits are due, these benefits will NOT be effected. The employee does not lose any rights to use the work comp system. The Fund just gains the right to recover what they paid in benefits.
If a claim is submitted and you feel that a third party is responsible for the injury, please do not hesitate to discuss this further with our office. There may or may not be a potential, but if we do not explore it, we will never know.
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SIOUX FALLS, SD – The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) has named three sites in two cities as Certified Sites.
Wall Industrial Park in Wall has been named a Certified Site in the category of Light Industrial.
“The community of Wall has chosen to invest in their community through the process of becoming a certified site. I commend them on the work they have done. Congratulations to them,” said GOED Commissioner Steve Westra.
The 85-acre park, just off I-90 on Airport Road, broke ground last May and is now shovel-ready for construction. Geared towards manufacturing and production, precision ag, bioscience, and wholesale/distribution businesses, Wall is targeting these industries and more, as they work to grow the community.
“This is a huge accomplishment for Wall. We are the only certified site West River at this time, and this shows that Wall is expanding
and open for business,” said Wall Economic Development Director Kallie Carey.
Carey noted that there has already been interest from outside entities as well as local businesses looking to move or expand to the new park.
Pheasant Ridge Industrial Park and Mallard Pointe Business Park in Watertown were both named Certified Sites.
Pheasant Ridge Industrial Park has been certified in the category of Light Industrial while Mallard Pointe Business Park has been certified in the category of Business Services/ Research and Development.
“Watertown should be commended for all they are doing when it comes to economic development. The certification of an industrial park and business park speaks volumes about Watertown’s investment and commitment to the community,” said GOED Commissioner Steve Westra.
Pheasant Ridge has over 34 acres remaining, and Mallard Pointe has
35, with multiple site configurations available in both parks.
“The certified site designation helps the Watertown Development Company more effectively market its sites to new and expanding companies,” said Michelle Kakacek, Executive Director of Watertown Development Company. “Having sites that are vetted and ready for growth takes the guesswork out of site selection and helps new and expanding companies reach their goals faster and avoid unnecessary costs.”
GOED’s Certified Site Program offers businesses prequalified sites that are ready for development. Detailed information including price, availability, utilities, access, and environmental assessments can be found at https://sdgoed.com.
GOED’s program is available to all economic development organizations, counties, cities, townships, planning districts, business improvement districts, and developers. ■
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RENNER, S.D. - Dakota Resources, an organization based out of South Dakota that brings together capacity and capital to ensure a thriving rural community, has announced that $5.25million in funding is available through the Community Facilities Relending Program (CFRP).
The program, which is offered through the United States Department of Agriculture, allows lending to public bodies, nonprofits, and tribes for use on projects such as public facilities, street improvements, community service facilities, public safety services, and educational services, to name a few. Rural communities in South Dakota with fewer than 20,000 residents are encouraged to apply.
“These funds are for foundational community projects that can really have an impact on the community, such as a hospital, community center, or school,” said Terri LaBrie, Dakota Resources’ Director of Community
“We know your goals are bigger than just the project at hand. We’re invested in your overall best interest.”
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Lending and Finance Coach, who is coordinating this program. “These projects not only create an impact in the sense of jobs, but also in creating the culture of a community. We believe that these types of facilities are at the heart of a thriving rural community.”
Funds are offered for up to a 33-year term, with monthly principal and interest payments amortized over the life of the loan with no penalty for prepayment or early principal payment. Pre-approval is granted for up to 12 months. Loans are available at a minimum of $100,000, and maximum loan value is dependent upon a variety of factors. Rates as low as 3% are available for qualified borrowers, based on terms, with a loan fee of 1% due at origination or upon renewal. Minimum financial and impact ratings apply.
For more information about this program or to apply for these funds, please reach out to Dakota Resources via email at info@dakotaresources.org. ■
The SD Department of Health is providing funding for health improvement projects through a Request for Applications (RFA) process.
The Health Improvement Innovation RFA seeks to support strategies that have a deliberate focus on health improvement and include supportive activities to address barriers or unintended outcomes underserved populations may face.
This supports one of the guiding principles of the SD Department of Health - to achieve health equity in all communities while working towards the mission of working together to promote, protect, and improve health.
Successful applicants will be awarded up to $25,000, with a minimum of $5,000. Applications will be accepted and awarded on a rolling basis. All funds must be expended by May 31, 2023.
For more information, visit doh.sd.gov/healthequity or contact Kayla Townsend at ktownsend@bhssc. org.
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The South Dakota Municipal Street Maintenance Association provides yearly scholarships for continuing education. Applicants may apply for a scholarship for either public works training or technical school courses. Successful applicants will be notified by Feb. 15.
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Six free webinar workshops assist election officers in conducting municipal or school elections, covering all aspects of electionsfrom notices to the final canvass - including question-and-answer sessions.
Identical morning and afternoon sessions are offered for each webinar. Register for all, or just the sessions that interest you. New finance officers and business managers are encouraged to attend all six webinars. Find the list of topics for each webinar and register online.
• Webinar 1 | Dec. 8, 2022
• Webinar 2 | Dec. 15, 2022
• Webinar 3 | March 2, 2023
• Webinar 4 | March 9, 2023
• Webinar 5 | March 16, 2023
• Webinar 6 | March 23, 2023
Workshops are sponsored by the Secretary of State's office, Associated School Boards of South Dakota, and the South Dakota Municipal League.
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LYNN BREN | SDPAA DEPUTY DIRECTOR
As I prepare this, I am eagerly waiting for the final touches to be put together for the Annual Safety Conference. I am hopeful that during the completion of your applications for the awards below, you also felt that little twinge of excitement knowing that the conference is just around the corner!
SDPAA Members who earned 2022
Safety and Loss Control Recognition Awards are shown on the following page. The purpose of the awards is to promote loss control and safety awareness and to honor the Pool Members who work hard in these areas. We thank those Members who participate in this program and encourage all Members to join them in their efforts to eliminate or minimize the consequences of losses.
These awards are jointly sponsored by the South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance and the SDML Workers’ Comp Fund. For information on how you can participate in the program, please watch for information posted on our website beginning mid-Summer 2023, or contact Tracie Everson, Safety Benefits, Inc. at 888-3130839. ►
Gold Level Members who have a combined three-year loss ratio of less than 60%.
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Record-high inflation and supply chain bottlenecks are driving up prices and hitting South Dakota’s economy particularly hard. While it’s true that supply chain issues and the reopening of economies after COVID shutdowns contributed somewhat to inflationary pressures, a big reason for our current inflation crisis is too much spend ing on Democrat priorities in Washington. Unfortunately, there is no easy fix for the inflation crisis, but, in addition to stopping wasteful and unnecessary spending, there are actions we can take to lessen the blow.
For more than a year now, foreign-flagged ocean car riers have been playing games with American agricul ture exports. Businesses from Strider Bikes in Rapid City to Valley Queen Cheese in Milbank have been experiencing port delays, equipment access issues, and declined bookings for months. These delays have a significantly negative impact on our state’s economy. Last year, more than 2 million pounds of South Dakota lactose was sold and ready to ship, but it sat for months in Valley Queen’s warehouse waiting for an empty con tainer to become available. On top of that, the National Milk Producers Federation estimates that export supply chain challenges cost the U.S. dairy sector nearly $1 billion in the first six months of 2021.
South Dakota farmers and ranchers feed and fuel the world, and consumers and businesses look to them for in-demand agricultural goods. American manufacturers support many of the essential parts and products that fill our homes, businesses, and store shelves. In the last two years, agricultural exporters lost at least 22 percent of foreign sales, yet carriers continue to report record profits, bringing in two-or-three-times the revenue they predicted. Many ag exporters in the state have also been dealing with increased costs to ship goods over seas and the effects of shipping container delays and cancelations. South Dakota businesses – especially small businesses, which have fewer resources to fight supply chain problems – are also struggling to meet the demands of their customers.
After unanimously passing in the U.S. Senate, our bipar tisan, bicameral Ocean Shipping Reform Act made its
way through the U.S. House of Representatives where it recently passed with strong, bipartisan support. With the help of U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and U.S. Rep. John Garamendi (D-Calif.), our critical legislation that will help ease supply chain pressures, particularly at our nation’s ports, is now the law of the land.
The Ocean Shipping Reform Act is the strongest fix to our maritime laws in a generation. The legislation will strengthen the authority of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) by providing it with new tools to help level the playing field for American exporters and coun teract anticompetitive behavior. The bill will also help FMC more efficiently resolve disputes between ocean carriers and shippers, while also taking actions at the U.S. Department of Transportation to alleviate strain across the supply chain.
Our legislation will help ease supply chain pressures by addressing unfair ocean carrier practices, speeding up the resolution of disputes over carrier fees, and improving the movement of goods at our nation’s ports. It won’t solve our nation’s inflation crisis, but it should help make life easier for U.S. exporters, importers, and consumers alike. Our bill isn’t a silver bullet, but help is on the way.
Finding common ground in Washington is no easy feat, and we are grateful that the House and Senate came to an agreement on these important reforms to our nation’s shipping laws. The Ocean Shipping Reform Act proves that Congress can still do big things in a bipartisan way. We are proud to show that South Dakotans know how to work across the aisle and deliver meaningful results for our country at a time when we need it the most.
911 DISPATCHER/TELECOMMUNICATOR - CITY OF VERMILLION, SD. The Emergency Communications Department is accepting applications for a full-time Dispatcher/Telecommunicator. Processes incoming calls from the public on emergency and nonemergency telephone lines; pages emergency response units, and makes response decisions regarding law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services; handles walk-in requests for services; and operates computer terminals, enters and maintains records through computer aided dispatch programming, and monitors the jail camera system. $19.47/hour plus differential pay opportunities. For an application and full job description visit: www.vermillion.us/ Jobs. Open until filled.
ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR - BROOKINGS MUNICIPAL UTILITIES - BROOKINGS, SD. Supervise, direct, and coordinate the activities of accounting staff engaged in accounting, regulatory and compliance activities including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, inventory, budget, settlements, feasibility studies, and performance analysis, and systems development. Apply online at www.brookingsutuilities.com. Closes Nov. 6, 2022.
BUILDING INSPECTOR - CITY OF PIERRE, SD. Performs plan review, issues permits, and inspects all phases of residential, commercial and industrial construction work to ensure compliance with applicable building codes and ordinances. Ensures compliance with property maintenance code, zoning ordinances and ADA regulations. Knowledge of principles and practices of commercial,
industrial and residential construction, federal, state and local building codes, & safety requirements. Wage offer DOE. Comprehensive benefit package. Full description and apply to Laurie Gronlund, HR Director, City of Pierre, PO Box 1253, Pierre SD 57501, (605)7737429, www.cityofpierre.org. Open until filled.
BUILDING OFFICIAL - CITY OF SPEARFISH, SD. Enforces adopted building codes to ensure public safety and plans, organizes, directs, and/or performs on-site inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings within the City of Spearfish and its various jurisdictions. ICC Plans Examiner and Building Inspector certifications required or ability to obtain within six months of employment. Candidates with certifications will be given preference. $76,606.40 - $93,350.40 annual salary, DOQ. Competitive benefit package. Position is open until filled. Apply at www.cityofspearfish. com. Open until filled. EOE.
CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER - CITY OF BOX ELDER, SD. The Box Elder Police Department is seeking a motivated and hard-working individual with a law enforcement certification for the position of Police Officer. This position is responsible for the enforcement of federal, state, and local laws and the protection of life and property. The City of Box Elder has a generous paid time off program, 11.5 paid holidays per year and excellent benefits which include employer paid health, dental, and vision for the employee, along with enrollment in the South Dakota retirement plan. To learn more about this position or to apply, please visit the Human Resources page at www.boxelder.us. Closes Dec. 10, 2022.
CIVIL ENGINEER III - CITY OF WATERTOWN, SD. Assists the Public Works Director/City Engineer with administrative oversight, leadership, planning, coordinating, and implementation of the Engineering Division to ensure essential services are provided to plan, design, construct, and maintain the public infrastructure and provide for public safety, health and welfare. Salary range: $75,524.80 - $85,072.00. Application forms and full description available at City Hall Finance Office or by contacting hr@ watertownsd.us. Closes Oct. 3, 2022. EOE.
CROSSING GUARD (PART-TIME) - CITY OF MADISON, SD. Responsible for the enforcement and safety of pedestrians crossing roads and sidewalk areas around schools’ entrances before and after school. Assist pedestrians in safety, will hold a stop sign to direct traffic, greet adults and children in a respectful manner, and assist the police dept with citizen complaints regarding traffic safety in the area. The physical demands are to regularly walk and stand, lift 10-20 pounds, and work in possible inclement weather outdoors. Wage: $14.42, based on experience. Full job description and apply at www.cityofmadisonsd.com. Open until filled. EOE.
DEPUTY FINANCE OFFICER - CITY OF VERMILLION, SD. The City Finance Office provides financial support to the entire organization in accordance with GAAP, GASB regulations, state laws, and administrative policies established by the City Council. Position reports to the Finance Officer and assists in preparing and analyzing financial statements using accounting software for all City funds. The Deputy also assists the Finance Office Manager in reviewing and processing financial records and reports and other related work as required. For a full job description, or those interested in applying, visit www.vermillion.us/Jobs.aspx. Open until filled.
EDA DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR - CITY OF WINDOM, MN. Responsible for administrative and professional work promoting,
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facilitating, and coordinating development activities for the City. Salary range is $73,486 to $91,873 and is negotiable depending on experience and qualifications. If additional qualifications/experience is met, the position could be modified to include Assistant City Administrator responsibilities with a potential salary range of $77,126 to $96,408. Application materials and the position descriptions are available at Windom City Hall, 444 9th Street, or the City's website (www.windom-mn.com). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
FLEET MECHANIC/SERVICE TECHNICIAN - CITY OF VERMILLION, SD. The Street Department is accepting applications for a full-time Fleet Mechanic/Service Technician. Performs skilled work in the maintenance and repair of light and heavy-duty municipally owned automotive machinery and equipment. Also performs general labor and operates equipment for the maintenance and preservation of streets, alleys, public roadways, and other public property. Requires 24-hour emergency call out/on call scheduling availability. Wages: $18.73 - 21.95 DOQ. For an application and full job description visit: www.vermillion.us/Jobs. Open until filled.
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - CITY OF PIERRE, SD. Responsible for operating heavy equipment to maintain streets, gravel roads, and alleys in the city. Performs street and alley maintenance activities including asphalt patching, crack sealing and reconstruction. Performs snow plowing and removal, including sanding, blowing, and blading. Skill in operating equipment including motor grader, front-end loader, skid steer, excavator, backhoe, vibratory compactor, roller, chip spreader, distributor, and trucks. Possession of or ability to obtain a Class A CDL with air brakes and tanker endorsement within 60 days of hire. Comprehensive benefit package. Wage DOE. Full description and apply at www.cityofpierre. org. Open until filled. EOE.
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR - CITY OF JEFFERSON, SD. Performs duties as assigned by the City Council. Work areas include but not limited to water, wastewater, streets, mowing and general maintenance. Must possess or be able to obtain SD Class II Water Treatment, Class I Water Distribution and Class I Wastewater Collection and Stabilization Pond certification. Benefits include SD Retirement, vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, taxable health insurance payments, taxable life insurance payments. Must have a high school diploma or GED, a current, valid driver's license. Send cover letter and resume to the City of Jefferson P.O. Box 276, Jefferson, South Dakota 57038. Open until filled. EOE.
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR - CITY OF MONTROSE, SD. Water/ wastewater/streets/pool/rubble site: Work areas include, but are not limited to water/wastewater, sewer, streets, snow removal, landfill, and swimming pool. Must possess or be able to obtain Class I Water Distribution and Class I Wastewater Collection certificate within one year. Knowledge with all types of equipment desired. Benefits include: vacation, sick leave, paid holidays. Wage DOE. Open until filled. Applications are available at the City Finance Office or online at cityofmontrosesd.com. Completed applications can be submitted to the Finance Office or email to montrose@goldenwest.net.
NETWORK OPERATIONS CENTER TECHNICIAN - CITY OF WINDOM, MN. Duties involve performing routine and complex technical work in planning and maintaining the municipal telecommunications system and IT support. This is a complex technical position requiring an individual to be charged with the daily operation of a Network Operations Center (NOC). Minimum Qualifications include two-year vocational degree or four-year college
degree in a program relating to Telecommunications. The salary range for the position is $26.29-$33.69 plus benefits. Application materials and the position description are available on the City's website (www.windom-mn.com).
PARK MAINTENANCE WORKER – CITY OF PIERRE, SD. Performs a variety of building and grounds maintenance and repair duties including irrigation projects. Responsible for snow removal. Maintains grounds by mowing grass along with pruning and removal of trees and shrubs. Experience working on irrigation systems beneficial. Skill in operating equipment and tools used in park operations such as tractors, mowers, snow removal equipment, tree removal equipment and power tools including chainsaws. Comprehensive benefit package, South Dakota Retirement System, paid holidays. Wage offer depends on education and experience. Apply: Human Resources Office, City of Pierre, Box 1253, 2301 Patron Parkway, Pierre, SD 57501, Phone (605) 773-7429, www. cityofpierre.org. Open until filled. EOE.
PARKS, RECREATION, AND FORESTRY DIRECTOR - CITY OF BROOKINGS, SD. Under the direction of the City Manager, is responsible for directing and implementing year-round, citywide parks, recreation and forestry programs and services to include supervision of personnel, policy/procedures development and implementation, budgets, fund-raising, programming, and planning. Represents the City and Department before public and civic organizations. Implements parks best management practices and master plan with sustainability and quality of life programming. For job details and application: www.cityofbrookings-sd.gov/careers. Closes Nov. 8, 2022.
PATROL OFFICER - CITY OF BROOKINGS, SD. Under the direct supervision of the Sergeant and/or Lieutenant, the Police Officer is responsible for providing law enforcement services to the citizens of Brookings in a timely, efficient and professional manner. Often working alone, the patrol officer must exercise independent judgment and discretion acting decisively during times of crisis and emergency. The position will require working a rotation of various shifts and workdays as assigned including day, evening and midnight shifts, weekends and holidays. www.cityofbrookings-sd.gov/careers. Closes Nov. 11, 2022.
POLICE CHIEF - CITY OF JEFFERSON, SD. Qualified applicant must be 21 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED, a current, valid driver's license and be certified or be able to be certified through the South Dakota Law Enforcement Training Center within one year of hire. Managing the operations of the police department, record keeping, patrolling and accept other duties as assigned. Salary negotiable based on training and experience plus taxable health insurance, SD Retirement, taxable life insurance, vacation,
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sick leave and paid holidays. Send a resume to the City of Jefferson P.O. Box 276, Jefferson, South Dakota 57038. Open until filled. EOE.
POLICE CHIEF – CITY OF KIMBALL, SD. Qualified applicant must be 21 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED and be certified or be able to be certified through the South Dakota Law Enforcement Training Center within one year of hiring. Must be highly motivated with a great work ethic. Responsibilities include managing the operations of the police department, including record keeping activities, and patrolling the city of Kimball. Salary is $40,000-$50,000 depending on training and experience plus benefits. For further details and application requirements, email kimballcityadministrator@midstatesd.net. Phone 605-682-1268. Open until filled.
POLICE OFFICER - CITY OF SPEARFISH, SD. Enforce local, state, and federal laws, prevent and suppress crime and accidents, and promote public safety through community policing principles. Fulltime position; requires residency to meet a 30-minute response time. High school diploma or GED certificate, possession of a valid SD driver’s license with an insurable driving history, Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training Commission Certificate or ability to obtain within one year from hiring date. Preference given to candidates with certification. Availability to work all shifts, weekends and holidays. Starting wage: $26.07 - $31.76 per hour. Competitive benefit package. Complete online application at www.cityofspearfish. com. Open until filled. EOE.
POLICE OFFICER – CITY OF VERMILLION, SD. The Vermillion Police Department is accepting applications for a full-time Patrol Officer. Duties to include: performing varied assignments in motorized patrol, traffic control and enforcement, accident investigation, preliminary and follow-up investigation at crime scenes, and assisting in public safety education programs. Wage: $23.06 per hour to $24.46 per hour depending on certification and education (Lateral entry officers can be placed in a higher step depending on experience and qualifications). To download a full job description and application, please visit the City's website: https://www.vermillion. us. Open until filled.
POLICE OFFICER - CITY OF WEBSTER, SD. Perform law enforcement and public safety duties to maintain law and order in the city. Applicants must meet certain eligibility requirements. Fulltime position, salary DOE and benefit package. Submit resume, request application from City Finance Office or obtain an application online at www.webstersd.com. Open until filled. EOE.
RECREATION AND INTRAMURAL COORDINATOR - CITY OF MADISON, SD. Responsible for developing, coordinating, and administering recreation programs, events, and leagues for members or all ages. Work with Dakota State University for intramural programs as well as prepare monthly reports and updates to the Park and Community Center Boards in conjunction with the Director. Participate in preparation, administration of the recreation and intramural budget, assess fee structures for programs, implement changes to programs, submits budget recommendations and monitors expenditures. Ensure a clean, safe and organized facility for events and equipment. Work with youth associations and oversee recreation and intramural staff, conduct meetings and trainings as needed. Full job description and apply at www.cityofmadisonsd. com. Open until filled. EOE.
RECREATION COORDINATOR - CITY OF CHAMBERLAIN, SD. Responsible for developing, coordinating, and administering
recreation programs, events, and leagues for youth, adults, and seniors. Fun-filled, salaried position ($45,000), perfect for a highenergy individual. Requires knowledge and level of competency associated with a degree related to the occupational field to include, but not limited to Recreation, Sports Administration, or Physical Education and/or having had a similar position for one to three years. Applicants may send cover letter and resume with employment application to City of Chamberlain, 715 North Main St., Chamberlain, SD 57325 or email chamberlainng@midstatesd.net. Phone: 605234-4400. Open until filled. EOE.
UTILITY DIRECTOR - CITY OF MADISON, SD. Responsible for coordinating, planning, organizing, and directing the city's electric, water and wastewater utility operations and services. Excellent management skills as the position oversees approximately 18-20 employees with a wide range of disciplines. Develop and manage budgets, review reports, analyze customer data, establish, and maintain programs, construction and contract documents, agreements, and follow resolutions and ordinances. Maintains and develops wholesale power supplier's relations and establishes new programs for energy, water conservation, and finding ways to reduce demand costs. Full job description and apply at www. cityofmadisonsd.com. Open until filled. EOE.
WATER OPERATOR I - CITY OF BOX ELDER, SD. Full-time position responsible for assisting in the installation and repair of water system components, as well as installation, maintenance, repair, and reading of water metering components. The City of Box
Elder has a generous paid time off program, 10.5 paid holidays per year and excellent benefits which include employer paid health, dental, and vision for the employee, along with enrollment in the South Dakota retirement plan. To learn more about this position or to apply, please visit the Human Resources page at www.boxelder. us. Open until filled.
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(SDCL 9-43-105; See Hdbk., sec. 12.160)
No later than November 1 –Delinquent special assessment install ments which are payable under the Plan Two option must be certified to the county auditor. (SDCL 9-43-106; See Hdbk., sec. 12.160)
No later than second Tuesday in November – Governing boards wishing to consolidate boards of equalization must approve a reso lution outlining consolidated board membership. (SDCL 10-11-66; See Hdbk., sec. 12.120)
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 assess ments payable under the Plan One option must be delivered to the county
November 1 – All property subject to taxation shall be listed and assessed annually, but the value of such prop erty is to be determined according to its value on the first day of November preceding the assessment. (SDCL 10-6-105; 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 1-5-1)
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 bound aries 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 addi tions to streets and addresses. (SDCL 10-52-13; See Hdbk., sec. 14.172) ■
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35-4-41; See Hdbk., sec. 11.465)
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 9-13-1; 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) ■
