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Official Monthly Publication

Member of National League of Cities

www.sdmunicipalleague.org

South Dakota MUNICIPALITIES

Managing Editor: Yvonne A. Taylor

PRESIDENT Pauline Sumption Finance Officer, Rapid City

1st VICE PRESIDENT Debbie Houseman Finance Officer, Lake Andes 2nd VICE PRESIDENT Steve Allender Mayor, Rapid City

TRUSTEES Fay Bueno Finance Officer, Sturgis

Editor: Sara M. Rankin

DISTRICT CHAIRS Dist. 1 - Mike Grosek Mayor, Webster

Dist. 2 - Jennifer Eimers Finance Officer, Madison Dist. 3 - Dawn Murphy Finance Officer, Tea

Dist. 4 - Becky Brunsing Finance Officer, Wagner Dist. 5 - Renae Phinney President, Ree Heights

Karl Alberts Finance Officer, Aberdeen

Dist. 6 - Leland Treichel Mayor, Roscoe

Christine Erickson Councilmember, Sioux Falls

Dist. 8 - Harry Weller Mayor, Kadoka

Carolynn Anderson Finance Officer, Wall

Amy Leon City Manager, Yankton

PAST PRESIDENT Mike Wendland City Administrator/Economic Development Director, Baltic

Dist. 7 - Arnold Schott Mayor, McLaughlin

Dist. 9 - Laurie Woodward Finance Officer, Custer Dist. 10 - Michelle DeNeui Assistant Finance Officer, Spearfish

LEAGUE STAFF 1-800-658-3633 Fax: 605-224-8655

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

Features

Contents

2019 SDML Annual Conference Agenda . . . . . . . . . . .6

2019 SDML Excellence Award Nomination Form . . . .7 Elected Officials Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 SDBOA Summer Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Municipal Debit/Credit Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Budget Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

It's That Time of Year: The Aftermath of Frost-heave and Freeze-thaw Cycles . . . . . . . . . .12

Gov. Noem Announces Economic Development Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 SDPCA and SDSA Present 2019 Awards . . . . . . . . . .16 2019 Code Enforcement Officer of the Year . . . . . .20

SDMEA Hometown Power – Groton . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Planning for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations . . . .24 Are You Guilty of Using Your Toilet as a Trashcan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

SDML Welcomes New Staff Member . . . . . . . . . . .31

Future Relevancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Grants Available for Mosquito Control Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Columns

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

President’s Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Risk-Sharing News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Washington Report: Senator Rounds . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

In Every Issue

Hometown Happenings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 City Highlight - Yankton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

SDML Events Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Municipal Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

SOUTH DAKOTA MUNICIPALITIES (ISSN 0300-6182, USPS 503-120) is the official publication of the South Dakota Municipal League, published monthly at 208 Island Drive, Ft. Pierre, South Dakota 57532, phone 605-224-8654. This institution is an equal opportunity provider, and employer. Periodical postage paid at Pierre, South Dakota and additional mailing offices. Non-member subscriptions are available for $30.00 annually. The opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of the South Dakota Municipal League. Postmaster: Send address changes to SOUTH DAKOTA MUNICIPALITIES, 208 Island Drive, Ft. Pierre, South Dakota 57532.

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VOLUME 85, NUMBER 12

Director's Notes Although there weren’t many big changes this legislative session, there are a couple of things to be aware of before new laws become effective on July 1.

Two changes were made in the area of open meetings.

The first allows another reason for an executive session. After July 1, you will be able to discuss “Information solely pertaining to protection of the security of public or private property and persons on or within public or private property, such as specific, unique vulnerability assessments or specific, unique response plans, either of which is intended to prevent or mitigate criminal acts, emergency management or response, or public safety, the public disclosure of which would create a substantial likelihood of endangering public safety or property; computer or communications network schema, passwords, and user identification names; guard schedules; lock combinations; or any blueprints, building

SD Municipal Attorneys' Association Meeting

What: Luncheon Meeting with discussion

When: Thursday, June 20, 2019 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Where: Ramkota Hotel, Rapid City

Visit www.sdmunicipalleague.org/sdmlevents for the agenda and registration.

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plans, or infrastructure records regarding any building or facility that expose or create vulnerability through disclosure of the location, configuration, or security of critical systems;” and “Any emergency or disaster response plans or protocols, safety or security audits or reviews, or lists of emergency or disaster response personnel or material; any location or listing of weapons or ammunition; nuclear, chemical, or biological agents; or other military or law enforcement equipment or personnel.” This language may seem familiar, as it is also in the list of items which may be held confidential from our public records requirements.

The other bill mostly re-wrote the open meeting laws as contained in § 1-25 to clarify, provide clearer definitions, and in general make that chapter easier to read and follow.

A bill also passed that says if you publish your ordinances on your website, they must be the most recent version.

You are not required to post these, and there are a couple of ways you can make this work, and almost all cities were already doing this.

HB 1128 amended § 9-25-12, which currently says you may go to any source willing to lend and borrow for a period of 5 years – this is called an unsecured promissory note, and you generally go to your local bank and work something out with them. Now you’ll be able to do that for up to 20 years – maybe getting a little better interest rate, and allowing for longer term planning.

We’ll have more information on all the new laws at Finance Officers School and the Annual Conference, as well as in future issues of the magazine and our website – be sure to check that out at www.sdmunicipalleague.org

We are looking forward to seeing all of your finance officers in a couple of weeks as they gather for the Finance Officers School – make sure your finance officer is registered and planning to attend, it is a fantastic opportunity for them!

Until next month, remember we are always available at 1800-658-3633 or yvonne@sdmunicipalleague.org.

Yvonne Taylor Executive Director

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President's Report

“Let go of certainty. The opposite isn't uncertainty. It's openness, curiosity and a willingness to embrace paradox, rather than choose up sides. The ultimate challenge is to accept ourselves exactly as we are, but never stop trying to learn and grow.” ― Tony Schwartz

I recently attended a leadership development luncheon in which one of the authors of iX Leadership, Meg Manke, spoke to the attendees about culture types of individuals and how that may have an impact on communication within an organization. The “options” are Fixer, Independent, Stabilizer and Organizer. The Fixer is most comfortable with chaos as opposed to order and looks out for team as opposed to self; the Independent – chaos and self; Stabilizer – Order and Team; and Organizer – Order and Self.

Anybody that knows me well, would question my ability to any type of organizing (especially if you were to look at my desk). And my life is pretty much chaotic – never sitting still for long – always running from one thing to the next – always seeming to do “more. So what’s on my plate that would make me believe this without even taking the assessment test? Single mom of four, full-time job, going to school for my EMPA, current Vice President of the YMCA – RC Board of Directors, current President of the SDML, trying to maintain a social life with my boyfriend and friends. Now, I’m not telling you this to feel sorry for me but rather to demonstrate how chaotic my world is… and I wouldn’t have it any other way. And I feel like I am

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living the last sentence of Tony Schwartz’ quote.

But while I like chaos, I have others in my office that would fit one of the other three categories. And they need me to communicate differently with them. And not all of them like uncertainty… may I introduce you to the Independent? I have much more to learn and I look forward to doing so.

I would encourage you to take a look at yourself and your team for different personalities. You could also take the assessment if you wanted. I just ask that you keep in mind that people communicate in different ways so that you do not lose anything in translation.

On a more solemn note, as I sit here today, I am reminded once again about how unfair life can be at times… throwing you curve balls that are completely unexpected…how you should be so thankful for everything you are blessed with, even when hard days come at you in unexpected ways. I am so thankful for the people that surround me, whether personally or professionally….words can never be enough. I pray you find yourself as blessed as I feel I am.

Pauline

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Tuesday All Day 2 p.m. tee off Afternoon 7 p.m.

Wednesday Morning 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

9 to 9:30 a.m.

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

9 a.m. to Noon 10 a.m. to Noon Noon Wednesday Afternoon 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

4 p.m.to 5 p.m.

4 to 4:15 p.m.

4 to 4:15 p.m.

Tentative Schedule

SDPAA Board Meeting SDML Golf Tournament Set-up Exhibit Booths SDML Board of Directors Meeting

Registration Exhibits Open Orientation for New Attendees SD City Management Association SD Municipal Electric Association SDML Pooling Meetings/Fun Info Session Safety Awards Luncheon Elected Officials Workshop SD Airport Management Association SD Governmental Human Resource Association SD Municipal Street Maintenance Association SD Association of Code Enforcement SDML Policy Committee Meetings SDML Auditing Committee SDML Nominating Committee

Accommodations

Hotel Ramkota - Host Hotel Hampton Inn AmericInn Lodge Suites Quality Inn Holiday Inn Express Towne Place Suites MyPlace Hotels Super 8 Hotel

Phone 605-229-4040 605-262-2600 605-225-4565 605-226-0097 605-725-4000 605-725-3500 605-262-4600 605-229-5005

Wednesday Evening 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Exhibit Area Social 6 p.m.

A Night at the Races!

Thursday Morning 7 a.m.

7:45 to 9 a.m.

8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

8 a.m. to Noon 8 to 9 a.m.

9 to 11:45 a.m.

9 to 11:45 a.m.

9 to 11:45 a.m.

9 to 11:45 a.m.

9 to 11:45 a.m.

Noon Thursday Afternoon 1:30 to 5 p.m.

1:30 to 5 p.m.

1:30 to 5 p.m.

SDML 16th Annual Walk/Run Breakfast and SDML Past Presidents’ Breakfast Registration Exhibits Open Resolutions Committee Elected Officials Workshop SD Building Officials Association SD Governmental Finance Officers Association SD Municipal Attorneys Association SD Municipal Police Chiefs Association Excellence in SD Municipal Government Award Luncheon General Sessions SD Chapter, American Public Works Association (NOT an affiliate) South Dakota Fire Chiefs’ Association (NOT an affiliate)

Thursday Evening 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. President’s Reception 6:30 p.m.

Dinner and Entertainment Friday Morning 8 to 10 a.m.

8 to 8:30 a.m.

8 a.m. to Noon 8:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

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Registration Breakfast Exhibits Open General Sessions SDML Annual Business Meeting and Election

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2019 SDML EXCELLENCE IN MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT AWARD Official Nomination Form

EXCELLENCE

in South Dakota Municipal Government 2019

This year, the Excellence in South Dakota Municipal Government award will be presented to an municipal employee in South Dakota. The award recipient will be selected from nominations received by the South Dakota Municipal League Past Presidents’ Committee. All nominations must be submitted in writing by August 15, 2019. The award will be presented at the SDML Annual Conference in Aberdeen on October 10, 2019.

MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE

Name of Nominee: ____________________________ Title: _______________________________ Address of Nominee: ______________________________________________________________

Significant contributions to the municipality: ____________________________________________

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Significant contributions to the community: _____________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Significant contributions to other organizations: _________________________________________

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Significant contributions to South Dakota Municipal Government: ___________________________

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Other Comments: _________________________________________________________________

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Submitted by: _________________________________ Phone: ____________________________ DEADLINE: August 15, 2019 Please submit to: South Dakota Municipal League Nominations are confidential.

208 Island Drive, Ft. Pierre, SD 57532 Additional supporting documents welcome.

FAX to 605-224-8655

The purpose of this workshop is to provide a basic crash course on local government.

2019 Elected Officials Workshop

Wednesday, July 17, 2019 Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center • Pierre, SD

• THIS WORKSHOP IS OPEN TO ALL ELECTED OFFICIALS • 9:00 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

9:35 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

Registration

Agenda

Welcome and Introduction to the League Yvonne Taylor, Executive Director, South Dakota Municipal League SDPAA - Protecting Public Entities Since 1987 Lynn Bren, Director of Member Services, SD Public Assurance Alliance

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

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

11:00 a.m.

11:45 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

Liquor Licensing and Laws Jason Evans, Deputy Director, Business Tax Division, SD Dept of Revenue Lunch (provided)

Financial and Compliance Matters Rod Fortin, Director of Local Government Assistance, SD Dept of Legislative Audit

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

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

Registration Form

Municipality:_____________________________________ Form of Government__________________________

Please Print Name and Title as you would like it to appear on the nametag.

Name Title Email __________________________________ ___________________________ ______________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________

___________________________ ______________________________ ___________________________ ______________________________

Number Attending ______ @ $50.00/person = $_______________________ $50.00 per person includes workshop material, the SDML Handbook for Municipal Officials ($60 value) and lunch.

Please return the form and payment by July 5, 2019* to: *No refunds will be given after July 5, 2019.

Make checks payable to SDML. Sorry no credit cards accepted.

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

SDML Office Use Only: Date:_______________ Check #:______________ Amount:________________

South Dakota Building Officials’ Association Summer Training July 18-19, 2019 • Chamber of Commerce, Community Room • Pierre, SD (800 W. Dakota Ave.)

Thursday, July 18

1 – 1:30 p.m.

SDBOA Business Meeting

1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Using Gypsum Products in Construction 7 p.m.

*Attendees welcome to golf after meeting

Friday, July 19

8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

SD Building Officials’ Cook Out Steamboat Park

Accessibility Provisions for Type A and Type B Dwelling Units

This seminar focuses on the minimum requirements for the design and construction of accessible multi-family buildings for compliance with the 2018 International

Building Code (IBC) and ICC A117.1-2009 Accesssible and Usable Buildings and Facilities. It addresses the design, plan review, and inspection of multi-family building and facilities to ensure that people with physical impairments, visual impairments, and hearing impairments can use the facilities. An emphasis will be placed on the requirements related to Type A and Type B dwelling units.

Upon completion, participants will be better able to: • Determine extent to which accessibility code provisions of the IBC for Type A and Type B dwelling units to apply to the design and construction of multi-family buildings.

• Identify the basis for the technical requirements regarding Type A and Type B dwelling units as set forth in the referenced standard, ICC A117.1-2009 • Identify scoping and technical requirements for common-use and public-use areas that are commonly associated with structures containing Type A and Type B dwelling units.

Registration Form

Municipality _________________________________________________________________________________ Name

Title

__________________________________

___________________________ ____________________________

__________________________________

Email

___________________________ ____________________________

July 18th Meeting: Number of people attending ______

July 18th Golf: Number of people participating ______ (Payment made at Golf Course.)

July 18th Cookout: Number of people attending ______

July 19th Seminar: Number of people attending ______ Registration Fee and Deadline: SDBOA Member Registration: Free SDBOA Non-Member Registration: $95.00 Return Registration form by July 3rd to:

No refunds will be given after July 3, 2019.

South Dakota Building Officials’ Association 208 Island Drive Ft. Pierre, SD 57532

Accommodations: A block of rooms has been reserved for the evening of July 18th at the Pierre Ramkota Hotel please call 605-224-6877 to make reservations. Rate is $105.00+tax for a queen or king. These rooms will be held until June 18, 2019.

SDML Office Use Only: Date:_______________ Check #:______________ Amount:________________

2019 Municipal Debit/Credit Workshop

Wednesday, June 26, 2019 Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center • Pierre, SD

Course Description: This one day workshop is designed for new finance officers, but has proven beneficial for veteran business officials and office support staff as well. The focus for this workshop will be the logical flow of information through the accounting system to the annual report, internal controls and documentation.

Budget and legal compliance will be addressed throughout each segment of the workshop.

Agenda: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Lunch Provided) ● Accounting Overview ● Governmental Accounting Principles ● Computerized and Manual Accounting Systems ● Budgets and Budgetary Accounting ● Taxes Receivable ● Revenues ● Expenditures ● General Journal/General Ledger ● General Long-Term Debt ● Capital Asset Accounting ● Annual Report

Presenter: Rod Fortin, Director of Local Government Assistance, Department of Legislative Audit.

He has audited and provided financial and compliance assistance to cities, counties, schools and other local governments for over 20 years.

Registration Form

Municipality:__________________________________________________________________________

Please Print Name and Title as you would like it to appear on the nametag.

Name Title Email

_______________________________ ________________________ ___________________________

_______________________________ ________________________ ___________________________

_______________________________ ________________________ ___________________________

Number Attending _______ @ $25.00 each = $_____________ Make checks payable to SDML. Sorry no credit cards accepted.

Please return this form and payment by June 14, 2019* to: South Dakota Municipal League *No refund will be given after June 14, 2019.

208 Island Drive Fort Pierre, SD 57532

SDML Office Use Only: Date:_______________ Check #:______________ Amount:________________

Budget Training Municipal Budgets – Dollars and $ense

Course Description: This one day training will provide elected officials and finance officers with the tools they need to create and maintain the annual municipal budget. Attendees will learn about available resources, preparation and timelines for completion of the budget, on-going monitoring, contingency transfer and supplemental appropriation.

Agenda: ● Budget and Appropriations ● Budget Resources ● Budget Timeline ● Budget vs. Cash ● Budget Preparation ● Adoption of Appropriation Ordinance ● Budget Execution ● Future Budgets

Presenter: Rod Fortin, Director of Local Government Assistance, Department of Legislative Audit.

He has audited and provided financial and compliance assistance to cities, counties, schools and other local governments for over 20 years.

Registration Form

Municipality:__________________________________________________________________________ Please Print Name and Title as you would like it to appear on the nametag.

Name Title Email

_______________________________ ________________________ ___________________________ _______________________________ ________________________ ___________________________

_______________________________ ________________________ ___________________________

Please choose one training to attend: Each training is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. local time with lunch provided. o June 25, 2019 Pierre Ramkota Hotel o July 11, 2019 Sioux Falls Ramkota Hotel Number Attending _______ @ $25.00 each = $_____________ Make checks payable to SDML. Sorry no credit cards accepted.

Please return this form and payment by June 10, 2019* to: South Dakota Municipal League *No refund will be given after June 10, 2019.

208 Island Drive Fort Pierre, SD 57532 SDML Office Use Only: Date:_______________ Check #:______________ Amount:________________

It's That Time of Year: The Aftermath of Frost-heave and Freeze-thaw Cycles Dave Pfeifle, SDPAA Executive Director

It’s that time of year when the frost-heave and freeze-thaw cycles from South Dakota’s blustery winter have wreaked havoc upon our highways* in unpredictable ways. These temperature fluctuations have been especially turbulent this year, contributing to pothole formation literally overnight. While driving thousands of miles across South Dakota this spring, I observed pothole numbers at unprecedented levels. The South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance (SDPAA) receives several calls from our Members when motorists assert claims against local governments for these conditions. This article will briefly discuss the legal landscape of what local governments must do when notified of these conditions.

Historically, counties and townships have been held to the maintenance standards specifically found in state statutes.

However, municipalities were treated differently as South Dakota courts imposed upon municipalities a “common

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law” duty of requiring municipalities maintain streets in a “reasonably safe condition.” The definition and scope of “reasonable” and the resulting duty the court imposed depended upon the unique facts and circumstances of every case. It created a more broad liability exposure and also was more unpredictable for municipalities than other local governments.

The duties for municipalities changed in 2008 when the South Dakota Supreme Court held that the duties of municipalities as to the construction and maintenance of streets are governed solely by state statute, not by common law. The Court overruled almost a century of prior Court decisions. Hohm v. City of Rapid City, 753 N.W.2d 895, 899-900, ¶ 7 (SD 2008). For counties and townships, the Court recognized that it had consistently held that their duties for streets were statutory. Id. at ¶ 8. Now all local governments are held to the same statutory standards.

Local governments’ maintenance standard for streets is contained primarily in SDCL 31-32-10, which provides:

If any highway, culvert, or bridge is damaged by flood, fire or other cause, to the extent that it endangers the safety of

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public travel, the governing body responsible for the maintenance of such highway, culvert, or bridge, shall within forty-eight hours of receiving notice of such danger, erect guards over such defect or across such highway of sufficient height, width, and strength to guard the public from accident or injury and shall repair the damage or provide an alternative means of crossing within a reasonable time after receiving notice of the danger. The governing body shall erect a similar guard across any abandoned public highway, culvert, or bridge.

Any officer who violates any of the provisions of this section commits a petty offense.

(Emphasis added). The essential terms from this statute are that the local government should erect guards over such defects within 48-hours of receiving notice and should repair the damage or provide an alternative means of crossing it within a reasonable time after receiving notice of such danger.

The part of this statute that is sometimes overlooked by claimants is that the local government must first receive notice of the danger before these statutory duties take effect. If a local government had not received any notice of the defect or did not have any knowledge on its own, then it is not responsible.

The ability of a local government to fulfill these statutory requirements is certainly impacted by the resources it has available. Some larger communities may have a “Pothole Hotline,” with a work crew ready to fill in potholes as they appear; smaller communities must rely upon very limited personnel to take action within a reasonable time. It is extremely difficult for a local government of any size to monitor all of its streets and make the required repairs in a timely manner, so the statute provides local governments with a reasonable time after receiving notice to take necessary action.

Every local government should have a policy on regularly and routinely inspecting the roadways within its jurisdiction and then timely taking the required actions.

Your entity should keep a log of the time and date and nature of the issue when it receives a call, an email, or any other type of notice (even if Jane Doe simply mentions a specific roadway item when you see her around town) regarding a new danger observed in a highway in its jurisdiction. This log serves two main functions: it creates a “to-do” list for repairs and also creates a timeline for when the local government first received notice. This log may become a vital piece of evidence if a claim about the condition of the road is ever asserted against the local government. By maintaining the log, you are also making a commitment to take actions in a timely manner.

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Local governments should encourage their citizens to report any defects they observe in the streets, including potholes. In turn, those local governments receiving such notice will need to be ready to respond within forty-eight hours with necessary signage and/or conduct a repair within a reasonable time. Once a local government becomes aware of a pothole, for instance, it should either repair it or place signage to alert drivers of the danger in the roadway, along with providing an alternate means of crossing it.

The South Dakota Local Transportation Assistance Project (LTAP) provides the following guidance on signage for a pothole in the roadway: •

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Install “Rough Road” (W8-8) 36” X 36” sign in advance of the pothole area. An alternative legend could be “Road Breakup” or “Potholes”.

The Potholes sign is more of a special order sign but could be made if done according to the requirements for a warning sign.

An advisory plaque “Ahead” (24” X 24”) sign could be installed under the signs mentioned above, but it is optional.

If there are major holes in the roadway, a Type 1 object marker “Solid Yellow Diamond Shaped” sign (OM1-3) (18” X 18”) should be installed along the roadway at the location of the hole.

Additional information about this signing can be found in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, (MUTCD), 2009 edition, Chapter 2C – Warning Signs and Object Markers.

This manual can be found at: http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov. * Footnote: State statutes refer to streets, roads and highways, collectively as “highways.” SDCL 31-1-1.

This article will refer to them as “streets” or “roads” as those are the terms we use in everyday language.

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Gov. Noem Announces Economic Development Awards

During her State of the State address, Governor Kristi Noem tasked her Office of Economic Development with kickstarting the economy, and today, she recognized two communities and an individual for their commitment and involvement in economic development.

“Advancements in economic development are happening across South Dakota in communities large and small. As professionals, educators, and parents, it is our responsibility to build a state, an economy, and a future where the next generation of South Dakotans can prosper,” said Governor Noem. “This year’s recipients exemplify what it means to lead in economic development and it’s my pleasure to announce those today.”

The Excellence in Economic Development Award honors the dedication and commitment of eight South Dakotans, including Gov. George S. Mickelson, who lost their lives when returning home from an economic development event in 1993. Chuck Turbiville, of Deadwood, South Dakota, was honored posthumously with this year’s award. Turbiville passed away in October 2018.

“Chuck served our country in the army. He served our state as a State Representative and served faithfully in GOED and other areas of state government. He served his community as Mayor and as the director of economic development. Chuck was active in his church, in the VFW and in the American Legion,” said Noem. “He was a

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servant leader who led, not for himself, but for the people of South Dakota.”

Volga and Huron were selected as “Community of the Year.”

“The Volga community, realizing its elementary school was outdated and outgrown, added 11 classrooms to accommodate the community’s growth,” Governor Noem continued. “While 11 classrooms are impressive on their own, constructing them without the need for increasing taxes is impressive and commendable. It’s no surprise that Prairie Aquatech, a leading producer of a high-protein feed ingredient used in the aquaculture industry, chose Volga as home for its new 45,000-square-foot, $60 million facility.

The Volga community has a lot to be proud of, and these accomplishments are surely just the tip of the iceberg.”

“The Huron Regional Medical Center’s (HRMC) preapprenticeship program, which was approved by the South Dakota Department of Labor, connects area students with the healthcare industry through a job shadowing program.

This program connects minority and English as a Second Language (ESL) students to careers in the healthcare industry,” Governor Noem said. “Additionally, the South Dakota State Fair increased its attendance by more than 2.5 percent. For these reasons and more, Huron is leader in developing a bright future.”

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SD Police Chiefs’ Association and SD Sheriffs’ Association Present 2019 Awards The SD Police Chiefs’ and SD Sheriffs’ Association presented a number of Awards at the Joint Spring Training held in Deadwood on April 24, 2019.

Citizen’s Award of Merit

The Citizen’s Award of Merit is given jointly by the South Dakota Police Chiefs’ and South Dakota Sheriffs’ Associations. The award is presented to a citizen, company or group who performed an exceptional act or demonstrated a continued pattern of actions that furthered the missions and goals of the SDPCA and SDSA, or who have made a significant contribution to the law enforcement profession in the State of South Dakota.

The recipient of this year’s Citizen’s Award of Merit is

Sheriff Mike Blom, Mellette County (far left) presents the Citizens Award of Merit to Joyce Glynn.

Joyce Glynn. The following summary is from the nomination form submitted by Mellette County Sheriff Mike Blom. Since losing her son in an alcohol related crash, Joyce took it upon herself to make a difference in our community. She was instrumental in beginning many of the programs that are in use statewide including the

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South Dakota Social Host Law (35-9), Prevention Day and T.A.M. Training and the Michael Glynn Memorial Coalition to name a few. Since being elected Sheriff I have found Joyce’s assistance and advice invaluable and her willingness to help others and her no quit attitude has certainly made Mellette County a better place to raise our children.

Officer of the Year Award

The Officer of the Year Award is given jointly by the South Dakota Police Chiefs’ and South Dakota Sheriffs’ Associations. All sworn officers are eligible to receive the award for exceptional achievement in any police endeavor, including extraordinary valor, crime prevention, investigative work, community policing, traffic safety, drug control and prevention, juvenile programs and training programs.

The recipient of this year’s Officer of the Year Award is Officer Collin Smith, Spearfish Police Department. The following is from the nomination form submitted by Chief Pat Rotert, Spearfish Police Department. Over the past few years, Officer Smith identified vaping as an issue impacting youth in our community. He quickly determined that most people in South Dakota did not know anything about this emerging trend or how to approach mitigating the impact it has on youth. Officer Smith took it upon himself to educate himself on vaping, vaping devices converted to drug use and more recently, the highly addictive properties of juuling. Officer Smith then developed a training presentation that could be geared toward users, parents, educators or the community in general.

Officer Smith originally used this presentation only in the Spearfish community, in an effort to educate stakeholders to the dangers that go along with this activity. This training was met with very positive reviews and soon was requested almost weekly on a regional level by communities, schools and other law enforcement agencies.

In 2018 Officer Smith presented variation s of this training content to over 30 different target groups, on a statewide scale both west and east river. These presentations included schools, mental health organizations, universities, law enforcement agencies, whole communities and other organizations, in a couple of months Officer Smith will be presenting this content to the South Dakota State University School Counselor Graduate Program, assisting in providing valuable information on the highly addictive properties of juuling, as these professionals enter the field.

Over the course of 2018 Officer Smith was able to impart valuable information and impact thousands of individuals regarding this important topic. This training was provided at no cost to those attending and did not benefit Officer Smith in any wat financially or professionally. He simply viewed it as valuable information and spreading it was the right thing to do. While he represented the department while giving the training, it is also very important to note that Officer Smith continued to work his required shifts and all other work as assigned, at a very high level, while developing and providing these training opportunities. In 2018 he carried the 2nd highest case load and traffic stop load in our entire department.

Medal of Honor

The Medal of Honor is given jointly by the South Dakota Police Chiefs’ and South Dakota Sheriffs’ Associations and is for law enforcement officers who willingly distinguish themselves through an act of courage, involving a risk of imminent serious injury or death, for the purpose of saving or protecting a human life or while taking an armed and immediately dangerous suspect into custody.

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Trooper Ben Lord receives the Medal of Honor from Major Rick MIller (SDHP).

The recipient of this year’s Medal of Honor is Trooper Ben Lord of the South Dakota Highway Patrol. The following summary of events is from the nomination form submitted

by Captain Jason Husby, South Dakota Highway Patrol.

On October 16th, 2018, Troopers Ben Lord and Dave Knutson were dispatched to a possible rollover crash on I 229 and Minnesota Ave. in an area immediately adjacent to the Big Sioux River in Sioux Falls, SD.

Trooper Lord was first on scene and his Arbitrator Video captures his actions. He immediately observed a vehicle

that had been involved in a crash. The vehicle was disabled in an area that has an approach to the Big Sioux River. Trooper Lord began to check the area and when he didn’t see anyone in the vehicle he started to call out.

Trooper Lord walked toward the water and he stops and says, “Oh my God”. This is when he notices a baby laying on the ground, near the river. The temperatures were below freezing and he was able to see the baby was breathing. Trooper Lord then sees what he thinks is a child in the river. He calmly advises dispatch that he has an infant that has been ejected who is breathing and a child in the water.

Trooper Lord enters the freezing river and ascertains that it is actually an adult female who is floating in the river.

Trooper Lord initially starts to remove her from the water and is beginning to struggle when Trooper Knutson arrives. With Trooper Knutson’s assistance they are able to remove the female from the water and get her to safety.

Trooper Lord returns immediately to the infant and says, “He is not breathing” and he begins CPR on the infant.

You can hear Trooper Lord giving compressions and saying “hey, come on” to the baby. During this time Trooper Knutson stays with the mother and is giving dispatch instructions on the need of medical staff to respond immediately and directing them to the scene.

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Once medical staff arrives, Trooper Lord initially tries to direct them to their location. Ambulance and Fire are unable to reach them as their rescue vehicles are too large to cross the walking path and bridge like the patrol cars were able to do. Trooper Lord runs the baby to them and quickly briefs them that he has been performing CPR on the baby.

Trooper Lord runs back to the river and you can hear him and Trooper Knutson telling the other first responders they thought they heard a male’s voice. With several other first responders from the Sioux Falls Police Department and Fire on scene I expected Trooper Lord and Knutson to begin to focus on their wet uniforms and obvious cold that has set in. They didn’t and immediately started searching for the male voice they thought they had heard. During this search Trooper Lord was walking in the water on the edge of the canal and stepped over a drop off and he was completely submerged under water. He came up and continued to search for approximately 10 more minutes.

(As it turned out, there was no male involved in the accident) The quick, selfless actions of Trooper Lord who was assisted by Trooper Knutson without a doubt saved the lives of the mother and her son.

Sheriffs’ Service Award

The Sheriffs’ Service Award is given for contributions by a member of the SDSA which exceed the high standard and contributions normally made by members. This year’s Sheriffs’ Service Award was presented to Perkins County Sheriff Kelly Serr. The following is from the nomination form submitted by Chief Matthew Schackow, Faith Police Department.

years, so he must be doing something right. God Bless in Jesus Christ’s name!

Past President Award

The current President of the South Dakota Police Chiefs’ Association, Chief Dave McNeil, Aberdeen Police Department, presented a plaque to Past President Chief Lee McPeek, Watertown Police Department, in appreciation for his outstanding dedication and service to the South Dakota Police Chiefs’ Association. Chief McPeek was President of the Association from 2016-2018.

Chief Dave McNeil, Aberdeen presents the Past President Award to Chief Lee McPeek, Watertown.

Sheriff Serr has always conducted a great deal of professionalism and treats everyone with respect in his 30+ years of work. I believe he is deserving of this award as he has always been there for all departments near his county and many others around the state. I also mentioned he has been a Sheriff in the state of South Dakota for 30+

chief Matthew Schackow, Faith presented the Sheriffs' Service Award to Sheriff Kelly Serr.

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Code Officer of the Year Award Presented at 2019 Code Enforcement Information and Training Conference

The SoDACE Code Enforcement Officer of the Year Award is given each year to a member of the South Dakota Association of Code Enforcement (SoDACE) based on a nomination that highlights the individual’s years of service, contributions to the municipality as a Code Enforcement Officer, contributions to their community as a citizen and personal accomplishments.

The following is from the presentation of the 2019 SoDACE Code Enforcement Officer of the Year Award.

The award was presented by SoDACE 2nd Vice President Brad Bies, City of Yankton, at the 2019 Code Enforcement Information and Training Conference held at the Drifters Event Center in Fort Pierre on May 15-16.

It is my distinct honor to present the 2019 SoDACE Code Enforcement Officer of the Year Award.

The letters of support submitted by the co-workers and friends of this year’s award recipient are such a great testimony to the type of employee and the kind of person they are. This person’s professional and personal contributions are astounding!

The award recipient proactively works with property owners, law enforcement officers and renters to ensure safe and clean homes, trailer parks, businesses and apartments. This person understands the nuances of substandard property situations and utilizes different tactics to encourage landlords to keep their properties in a safe, code-compliant condition. However, when the going gets tough, this person is not afraid to go to court to fight to have dilapidated buildings repaired or demolished. This person follows protocols to have unsafe structures

removed to make room for safer structures and, throughout the process, maintains a genuine concern for the tenants and property owners.

This person has spearheaded the implementation of technology for code enforcement and building permit tracking that allows all employees to keep robust records regarding properties and city involvement with them.

This person walks the talk of “neighbors helping neighbors” in that they routinely pick up garbage, shovel snow for others, trim trees and get to know their neighbors. For 10 years, this person was the president and founder of their neighborhood watch group. This person is a go getter and is always doing, not just saying they will do it!

Personal accomplishments include assignment to the Governor’s task force for developing a state energy code, contributions to the ICC’s national code development process and certification through the ICC as a Building Code Specialist, amongst other certifications.

This mountain climbing, snowshoeing, fiddler has worked for his city for over 27 years and it gives me great pleasure to present the 2019 SoDACE Code Enforcement Officer of the Year to Brad Solon of Rapid City.

Brad Solon, Building Official and Division Manager of Building Services, City of Rapid City (left) receives the Code Enforcement Officer of the Year Award from SoDACE 2nd Vice President, Brad Bies, City of Yankton.

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This was the second time I have been through Groton. I met newly promoted Electrical Superintendent Dan Sunne at the March Superintendent and Foreman Conference.

Like always, I enjoy going to our Municipal Electrics and visiting with the employees that help the city function on a daily basis. Dan is originally from Milbank and received his Powerline Construction Degree from Mitchell Technical Institute. Dan maintains and looks to improve the system in Groton to continue the high reliability.

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The City of Groton does have load management and AMI meters on both water and electric meters.

I met finance officer Hope Block and Mayor Scott Hanlon at the South Dakota Municipal League District meeting in Redfield this year. I did warn them that I would be coming to do a Hometown Power interview with them in the near

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future. I am grateful that I was able to meet Deputy Finance Officer Peggy Locke and Assistant Finance Officer April Abeln as well!

Groton is a wonderful community that has a municipal campground, terrific parks and a great main street. I’ve said this before, but when I visit a community, meeting the people in the community is just as enjoyable as learning about the features of the city. Go to Groton, drive around, stop in the city hall and visit with the ladies working every day for the city. Even if it is a quick stop, you will see what I saw and you will know what makes their HOMETOWN great!

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Planning for Electric Vehicle Charging Facilities

By Will Hutchings, City of Bismark, North Dakota

In recent years it has been common to attend planning conferences and hear about advancements in automobile technology that are expected to occur within the foreseeable future. Ten years ago, these advancements may have sounded like something out of a science fiction novel but are now becoming reality and are expected to have a profound impact on our lives and in our communities. I, probably like most planners in North Dakota, have been somewhat hesitant to expect these technologies to be commonplace anytime soon, but the truth is these technologies have already emerged in our state.

One such technology is electric vehicles (EVs). Electric vehicles are already having impacts on transportation and land use planning in North Dakota. Nationwide, EV sales increased 29.1% between 2017 and 2018. The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) is considering electric vehicle trends in planning efforts, and there are land use implications for local communities as well.

To better understand how EVs have public impact, it is necessary to have a basic understanding of how these vehicles are charged. There are three standardized levels of EV charging facilities used throughout the country (see inset). Most EVs sold in the United States utilize a standardized vehicle plug, although some EV automobile manufacturers utilize their own proprietary vehicle plugs and others utilize either a US or Asian plug for Level 3 charging. This means that there is not a one-size-fits-all for charging stations.

Types of EV Chargers

Level 1 is considered slow charging and operates on a 15 to 20-amp breaker on a 120-volt AC circuit. This is comparable to the wall plug used for most common household appliances but has a special electric outlet for the car connection. These chargers are typically used at home by EV owners. Level 1 charging stations typically take 8 to 12 hours to fully charge.

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commercial charging stations and are not likely to be used for personal use.

Local Land Use Considerations

Level 2 is considered medium charging and operates on a 40 to 100-amp breaker on a 208 or 240-volt AC circuit.

The amount of energy this charger uses is comparable to an electric clothes dryer. These chargers also feature a special electric outlet for the car connection. Level 2 chargers are used for both home or commercial service purposes and typically take 3 to 4 hours to fully charge.

For city and county planners it is important to consider appropriate locations for the placement of EV charging stations. For most, this task probably means looking at land-use classifications and making zoning interpretations.

The most common knee-jerk interpretation may be to consider EV charging stations to be similar to gas stations which may have greater restrictions imposed on siting and location. However, in comparison of EV charging facilities and gas stations, the potential conflicts, nuisances and concerns for each are very different.

A great resource for local planners is the American Planning Association’s Zoning Practice circular from July 2010 titled “Practice Electric Vehicle Infrastructure.” This comprehensive circular, although somewhat outdated due to the rapid change occurring in EV technology, helps planners better understand the technology and planning considerations for these charging facilities.

The cities of Bismarck and Fargo have received notice of a proposed project to install a privately owned and managed proprietary EV fast charging facility in their communities. In addition, the same company is planning

Level 3 is considered fast or rapid charging and operates on a 60-amp or higher breaker on a 480-volt or higher three-phase circuit with special grounding equipment.

Level 3 charges are also commonly known as DC Fast Charge. These chargers are typically characterized by industrial-grade car connection electric outlets that allow for faster recharging times of 30 to 45 minutes. Level 3 chargers are expensive to purchase and install the necessary utility infrastructure associated with them.

Therefore, these chargers are used primarily for

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to install several more across the I-94 corridor that will help that company fill a void between Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Billings, Montana. For City of Bismarck planning staff, that meant looking at current zoning regulations and determining any conflicts that might exist.

It also meant determining which zoning district each type of charging station should be allowed in. Research, consulting with peer communities, and reviewing land-use classifications proved integral to determining appropriate zoning districts for the placement of these facilities.

City of Bismarck planning staff determined Level 1 and Level 2 EV charging facilities pose low impacts and thus should be allowed in all zoning districts by right as an ancillary use. However, the more service-oriented nature of Level 3 charging stations led Bismarck to determine that these facilities would be best classified as a light service use and therefore should only be permitted in downtown, commercial, and industrial zoning districts.

Another consideration for EV charging stations are parking requirements and potential vehicle stacking. It may be good practice to co-locate these facilities with other service/commercial uses in private parking lots.

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purposes. Ultimately, each community will need to determine if they will require designated parking specifically for EV charging purposes or allow co-location with other uses. At this time, due to the low level of electric vehicle ownership compared to gas-powered vehicles, vehicle stacking is probably not a concern, but as the share of EVs on the road increases, this may be something for planners to monitor and amend zoning regulations to address in the future.

Some municipalities allow EV charging facilities in public locations either as a curbside charging facility or within parking spaces within public parking lots/garages.

Providing curbside charging stations may be an economic incentive to bring more consumers to certain parts of town.

Charging stations provided within parking garages are a natural fit, but each community must determine the best way to provide the service, whether it be complementary, provided as an additional fee, or privately managed.

However, it also creates fairness concerns especially if the charging infrastructure is privately owned and conducting business within public right-of-way.

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garage and off-street parking area, this risk is low.

However, in older established areas in which parking is often on-street, the charging cord could create trip risks over sidewalks within the right-of-way. For charging facilities in private parking lots, parking garages, and curbside (if a community chooses to allow this type of encroachment), design review should ensure that charging station cords are placed in locations that minimize trip hazards.

Range

EV travel range is limited by current battery efficiency.

Most of today’s EVs can travel median distances of 114 miles with a low end of 58 miles and a max of 335 miles, but this can be reduced by cold weather extremes.

Although their travel range has increased 56% since 2011, and will continue to improve as battery technology advances, the need for strategically located charging facility infrastructure along travel corridors is paramount.

Short trips around town typically do not pose any range anxiety since EV owners can charge their vehicle overnight at home and easily complete most home-based trips (home to work, home to school, home to grocery) on a single charge. The challenge is when EV owners need more reliable charging station infrastructure for longdistance travel. Whereas most gasoline vehicles can travel the 196 miles distance between Bismarck and Fargo, EV users have a greater risk of being stranded without recharging capabilities in Jamestown. If your job requires that you travel long distances across this rural state, you would undoubtedly have range anxiety when purchasing an EV if the charging infrastructure is not available to safely make your trip.

Statewide Efforts

In comparison to nationwide EV charging facility availability, North Dakota is lacking in the charging infrastructure needed to ensure regional and interstate

travel. Several sites throughout the state do provide some basic charging facilities free of charge. Only one Level 3 charging facility exists in the state. The lack of Level 3 charging facilities means that a trip across the state could add an additional 12 to 24 hours just for recharging using only Level 1 or Level 2 chargers. This lack of Level 3 charging facilities means that regional and interstate EV owners will avoid travel within North Dakota, and that North Dakota residents who might consider purchasing an EV face a strong disincentive to do so. To illustrate the lack of EV charging infrastructure within North Dakota compared to the nation, check out this interactive crowdsourced map (https://pluginamerica.org/getequipped/find-an-ev-charging-station/).

In 2016, FHWA established a program to designate alternative fuel corridors across the United States. There are two progressive designations for each alternative fuel type that a corridor can be designated: “Signage Pending” and “Signage Ready”. In 2018, NDDOT pursued designation of I-94 and I-29 as EV “Signage Pending.”

This designation means that NDDOT will now develop a plan to make the corridors ready for the next designation.

Once EV charging stations are in place at no greater than 50-mile increments, then NDDOT can pursue the “Signage Ready” designation.

The NDDOT is working with key energy, automotive industry, and government stakeholders to encourage the development of an electric vehicle coalition within the state. The purpose of the coalition would be to proactively identify a variety of issues related to electric vehicles including but not limited to electric fueling/charging stations.

Legal Concerns

North Dakota Century Code defines an electric public utility as “a privately-owned supplier of electricity offering to supply or supplying electricity to the general public” (NDCC 49-03-01.5). Jerry Lein, Public Utility

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Economic Benefits

There are certainly economic benefits for communities that have EV charging facilities â&#x20AC;&#x201C; specifically, in sales tax revenue captured locally from long-distance commuters.

The length of time it takes to recharge an EV has been steadily reducing; however, even the most efficient Level 3

charging facilities take approximately 30-45 minutes to fully charge, compared to gas stations which take less than 5 minutes to refuel. The longer EV charging times means that charging stations located near commercial and service amenities will be more attractive to road-weary travelers.

EV charging facilities located next to coffee-shops, restaurants, movie theaters and retail shopping could capture more sales tax revenue from regional and interstate EV travelers. In addition, communities with hotels that offer charging facilities for their guests have more opportunity to capture hospitality tax compared to communities that do not.

This article was originally published in the North Dakota Planning Association and republished in The Western Planner with permission from the author.

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Are You Guilty of Using Your Toilet as a Trashcan?

By Nick Jackson, South Dakota Association of Rural Water Systems

While traveling across the state making visits, I had stopped into several towns and facilities asking this same question: What are the most troublesome issues you have experience within your wastewater collection or treatment system? Surprisingly the answer wasn’t what I thought – you know, aging infrastructure or treatment facilities. No, it was what goes down the toilet and into the wastewater collection system.

Although the things that you may flush down the toilet may escape your home’s plumbing, the sewage blockages that occur in the larger pipes affect many more people than just your family. If what you do flush down the toilet does not make it out of your home’s plumbing, the damage it can cause can be costly.

Backed-up drains and sewers often mean that the sanitary systems require rodding or jetting. What’s usually the culprit? Everything that isn't supposed to go down the toilet!

These backups can also affect other sanitary equipment such as lift stations, bar screens, grinders, pumps, etc. which can become worn out prematurely because of what goes down the toilet.

We know it is tempting to flush nearly anything down the toilet. It’s like a black hole; just dump, flush, and it’s gone – out of sight out of mind. To do this, however, is to risk damaging septic tanks, wastewater collection system, and wastewater treatment centers, as well as causing toxic environmental pollution and the embarrassment that comes if you are found to be the cause of the problem.

People don’t think about this until one day they have a huge clog or septic tank problem and must spend lots of money to fix it.

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repairs, and avoid polluting the environment, pay attention to this list of things that you must never, EVER, flush down the toilet:

"Flushable" Wipes • Baby Wipes • Cleaning Wipes • Paper Towels • Tissues These so-called “flushable wipes” are becoming increasingly popular nowadays. They are also frequently causing clogs and backups in sewage collection pipes and wastewater treatment equipment. Although some of these brands might say they are flushable on the box, DO NOT FLUSH them down your toilet. If you use these products, dispose of them in a trash can.

The other paper products (paper towels and tissues) are designed to stay together when wet and absorbs moisture and don't dissolve quickly in water.

Disposable Diapers • Feminine Hygiene Products Just because there is human waste inside does not mean that they are ok to flush. Baby and adult diapers, as well as feminine hygiene products, are made to absorb and expand when they come in contact with liquids – not break apart in it. Dispose of all these items in the trash, not the toilet.

Fats • Oils • Cooking Grease Grease should never be poured down any drain, period. It may look like a liquid that can easily be dumped down a drain, but when it cools, it will solidify and clog up your pipes and cause blockages within the collection system.

Collect your grease in a container and throw it in the trash.

Hair • Dental Floss • Rubber Bands • String Most of these items are not biodegradable and can cause severe clogs and environmental damage. Hair, for one, will never dissolve in water – it floats and easily gets caught on its way out into the collection system, snagging whatever comes its way.

Medications Unused drugs, pills or pharmaceuticals, medical salves,

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and ointments, should never be flushed! Although some believe this to be a safe way to dispose of these things, it is not. Toilet water cannot destroy the active ingredients in medicines. The wastewater treatment facilities are not designed to remove various chemicals found in drugs, and that means they are not removed and get pumped back into creeks, rivers or groundwater aquifers. These chemicals are dangerous to people, animals, aquatic life and the environment.

Food When disposing of leftover food, never flush it down the toilet. Some may argue that food is biodegradable, and it is, but it can lodge in plumbing and create one powerful clog.

Cleansers • Stains • Solvents • Thinners • Pesticides • Fertilizers • Automotive Products If it is not meant to clean the toilet, don’t flush it down.

Combinations of these can be acidic, caustic, poisonous fumes or even cause explosions.

Animal Excrement • Cat Litter Some product say their cat litter is flushable, but with newer water saving toilets, there is just not enough water to keep the litter moving within the collection system which can cause blockage. Dried animal feces gets dehydrated and becomes hard as a rock and may not dissolve – which can get caught somewhere in the collection system.

The list can go on and on, and it’s time to take responsibility for using toilets as they were originally intended. What does that leave? Not much! Human excrement and regular toilet paper are the only things you should flush down your toilet.

Even the very thick and plush toilet paper can sometimes be tough to break down. A courtesy flush is occasionally necessary to avoid clogging the drain. We love Charmin Ultra too, but be conservative with your toilet paper use.

Please think twice about flushing these everyday items down the toilet, not only will it save you from causing blockages, but will also keep your community's wastewater system in good working order.

This article was reprinted with permission from the South Dakota Association of Rural Water Systems.

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SDML Welcomes New Staff Member

Dave Miller joined the South Dakota Municipal League staff as the Regional Code Enforcement Officer on May 14, 2019.

Dave will launch a pilot program that provides recources for municipalities to develop and maintain successful Code Enforcement Programs. The pilot project will serve multiple municipalities in the Northeastern/East Central part of South Dakota on a contractual basis for as-needed Code Enforcement services.

Dave graduated from Fargo North High School in 1973 and attended the University of Miami prior to joining the United States Navy as a Naval Aircrew member. After traveling the world and receiving an Honorable Discharge in 1979, Dave returned to North Dakota and started his career in law enforcement. After close to 40 years in that career, 14 years as a patrol and training officer and the last 25 years as a police chief in ND, MN and lastly SD, Dave just recently retired from law enforcement as Chief of Police in Canton, SD .

During his law enforcement career, Dave also served on many boards both in law enforcement and civic organizations. “I believe in giving back, wherever I can”.

In addition to serving on boards, Dave also has a passion for most sports either participating or following. Dave is an avid NDSU Bison fan and asks that you do hold that against him. After all, he did grow up in Fargo!

Dave is very exciting to get this new SDML pilot program off the ground, He was not quite ready to retire completely and looks forward to working with folks on a one-on-one basis in the communities that he will serve.

Dave has begun this program on a part-time basis until August 1st, at which time this will become a full-time position. Contact Dave at (605) 222-6041 or by e-mail at dmiller@sdmunicipalleague.org.

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By: Rebecca Ryan

Future Relevancy

Elite futurist Rebecca Ryan downloads a future of paradox. [PM Magazine, April 2019]

The phone rang. It was Gary Becker, executive director of the Local Government Institute of Wisconsin. His members were being battered: state funding cuts, do-morewith-less, aging populations, crumbling roads, declining voter interest, more diversity in schools, and social media temper tantrums.

“What is the future of local government?” he asked.

The future is a paradox. It will be extremely different. It will be mostly the same.

Manmade meat. Deliveries in 30 minutes by drone.

Thought-to-text. Rooms that read your moods and adjust their lights, images, and scent. Airport walls that smell bombs. Detection of Parkinson’s disease from voice recordings. Autonomous cars. Predictive networks that anticipate severe weather, holiday retail volume, and voter sentiment.1

In 2000, no one could imagine putting 10,000 songs in their pocket. By 2100, no one will remember what it was like to sit in traffic.

Tomorrow’s local government will be much different. It will be mostly the same.

Mark Funkhauser, publisher of Governing magazine, remarks on the unchanging nature of local government, “There has always been sewage, transportation, and public safety issues and there always will be.”

People 100 years from now will still eat, defecate, have children, and need housing. Humans will be the same collection of blood and bones, a jambalaya of opinions, emotions, intellect, and experiences. Humans will be optimized; bionic knees, eyes, and ears, and nutrition will help us live longer than ever.

Governing residents will have the same broad curves of triumph and peril. On a day-to-day basis, local government will be similar to what it is today. In the words of Parks and Recreation’s Leslie Knope, “What I hear when I’m being yelled at is people caring really loudly at me.”

In 2100, the tools residents will use to “care loudly” will be different, but the caring—and residents themselves— will be mostly the same.

Categories of Change There are four forces or categories of change that will have a 100-year impact on residents and communities. In rank order, these are: 1.

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Resources: The access to air, water, land, and energy.

Technology: The inventions that make life more convenient.

Demographics: The “who” of our communities (i.e., are we getting older or younger, healthier or sicker, richer or poorer, etc.?).

Governance: The rule of law and the rule of markets.

Governance is generally the slowest to change. And right now, many local governments are decades behind. They’ve already lost relevance for large segments of our communities.

As American politician and diplomat Madeleine Albright said, “Citizens are speaking to their governments using 21st century technologies. Governments are listening on 20th century technology and providing 19th century solutions.”3

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Gary Becker got an answer to his question about the future of local government. His board invited 150 diverse thinkers from across the state—artists, entrepreneurs, journalists, hackers, elected officials, bureaucrats, executives, and others—to imagine the future of local government in Wisconsin.

They concluded that local government was on a path to extinction if present trends and standard operating procedures continue; however, they also concluded that local government can adapt and recommended these three first steps: 1.

Jurisdictions must collaborate, not compete.

Unfunded mandates and jurisdictional boundaries are real. But the systemic, major forces of change or trends (see list on left) facing communities require coordinated regional responses.4

When sea levels rise or water becomes scarce, when the local manufacturing plant closes or someone’s grandmother can’t get someone to answer her 911 call, voters want answers. They will expect coordinated responses from the grown-ups in the room.

Meredith Roark, a budget analyst in Decatur, Georgia, says, “I am hopeful that [in the next 100 years] the lack of attainable housing and homelessness will be solved. Both issues will be solved by local governments working together on a regional level since it will take partnerships across jurisdictional boundaries to solve the issues for good.”

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Policymakers must reach beyond “the usual suspects” and engage voters where they are.

Local governments complain that they always hear from the same people, but local governments don’t change the way they listen.

Public officials must stop asking people to come to the town square and bring the town square to the people. This requires an intentional effort to build relationships with new residents, nonEnglish speakers, renters, and those who don’t trust government or are normally marginalized by public processes. Done well, the results are astounding.

Minnetonka, Minnesota, wanted to engage working parents, but knew they didn’t have time to attend traditional public meetings. So the city ran an experiment: it hosted a fun, interactive, and brief Facebook Live event and asked residents to participate from the comfort of their own homes. No travel, no parking, no babysitter, no fuss. Dozens of people participated in the live evening session, and more than 1,200 watched the recording online. It was a win-win. The city gained valuable insight and new advocates.

Minnetonka signaled to working parents, “We get it. Life’s busy. Civic participation doesn’t have to be painful.”

To remain relevant, local governments must remain visible. And that means meeting people where they are.

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Local governments must demonstrate accountability. For most residents, local government is a black box. Taxes go in, services come out, and results aren’t clear. This makes it an easy target for charges of cronyism or corruption.

Shannon Flanagan-Watson, deputy county manager, Arlington County, Virginia, zeroes in on two areas where government is losing relevance: Outdated policies, ordinances, and procedures; and financial/tax structures designed for yesterday’s economy.

Relevance is key. Local governments can spend their time and energy defending outdated systems and protocols or invest in bringing their systems and policies up-to-date and measuring their results.

Kodak didn’t fail because digital film took it by surprise.

Digital film was invented at Kodak in 1975. Kodak failed because it was so afraid of hurting its lucrative film

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business that it refused to shift any marketing toward its digital product line. It sacrificed its future trying to save its past.

Local governments face a similar choice. Residents are changing. Families are changing. Technology is changing.

Transportation is changing. The economy is changing.

Communication is changing.

Will local government make the changes required to keep pace, or spend time defending what once worked?

The future of local government depends on its ability to remain relevant. And the future starts today. PM Endnotes and Resources 1 These technologies are in use or development today.

2 Cecily Sommers, Think Like a Futurist: Know What Changes, What Doesn’t; and What’s Next (2012, JosseyBass).

3 Speech delivered to the Atlantic Council and the Digital Forensic Research Lab at the Disinformation Forum, June

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2017: https://medium.com/dfrlab/we-need-21st-centuryresponses-6b7eed6750a4.

4 How were these trends identified? Hundreds of cities, counties, states, and provinces in the U.S. and Canada have used The Next Big Thing: the Future of Local Government to sort 44 trends according to their certainty and impact. These nine trends are consistently identified as very important and very certain. Alliance for Innovation, 2014, https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn%3Aaai d%3Ascds%3AUS%3A....

Rebecca Ryan is an economist, futurist, and author, and she currently serves as resident futurist at the Local Government Institute of Wisconsin, Madison (RebeccaRyan.com). She was the first to use Facebook Live to conduct virtual town hall meetings and is the founder of Futurist Camp, which trains people how to apply foresight to their organizations and communities. *Reprinted with permission from “Future of Relevancy”

by Rebecca Ryan, 2019. April, PM Magazine (website: https://icma.org/articles/pm-magazine/future-relevancy

Grants Available for Mosquito Control Program

Cities, counties and tribes can again apply for state grant funding to help control mosquitoes and prevent West Nile virus (WNV).

“Since West Nile first appeared in South Dakota, local mosquito control programs and the state have worked together to reduce the risk of West Nile,” said Bill Chalcraft, public health preparedness and response administrator for the Department of Health. “We’re very pleased to continue that partnership with this latest round of grants.”

Chalcraft said the department has a total of $500,000 in funding available for local mosquito control programs.

Grant awards will be based on the population of the applying jurisdiction and its number of human cases through 2018. Individual grants could range from $500 to $20,000.

Applications are available on the department’s WNV website, westnile.sd.gov and the submission deadline is June 1. Grant awards will be issued after July 1.

Since WNV emerged in South Dakota, the department has provided local control programs over $7 million in support, including both direct funding and mosquito control chemicals.

The state’s first human case was reported in 2001. Since then, South Dakota has reported 2,601 human cases and 46 deaths.

Preventing and controlling infectious disease is one objective of the Department of Health’s 2015-2020 strategic plan, http://doh.sd.gov/strategicplan.

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Transportation Economic Development Grants

The South Dakota Department of Transportation has developed a grant program to foster economic development and enhance community access in South Dakota. The program has three categorical purposes.

The Industrial Park grants will be made to any local unit of government for the development of new or expanded access for new industry located within industrial parks.

Applications are due April 15, July 15, or October 15.

The Agri-Business grants will be made to any local unit of government for the development of new or expanded agribusiness industries. Applications are due April 15, July 15, or October 15.

Community Access Grants are state funds for towns less than 5,000 in population and are for the construction or reconstruction of major streets in each town such as Main Street, the road to the elevator, schools, hospitals, etc.

Applications are due July 15.

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These programs provide for 80% of the construction costs of the project, not includling engineering or utility work.

Grant size is limited to $600,000 for Community Access and Agri-Business Grants and $500,000 for Industrial Park Grants.

Applications are available from: South Dakota Department of Transportation, Office of Local Government Assistance, 700 Broadway Avenue East, Pierre, SD 57501, or can be downloaded from the DOT website at: http://sddot.com/business/local/economic/Default.aspx.

If you need assistance in filling out your application, contact your local planning district or Paula Huizenga with the Office of Local Government Assistance at 605.773.6253.

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The discussion about workers compensation often includes topics such as timely reporting, the claim investigation, disputes, and litigation. However since most claims are compensable and accepted, we would like to explain some of the benefits that the workers’ compensation system offers an injured employee.

Benefits are categorized by indemnity and medical benefits. Indemnity payments are for wage loss and impairment.

Temporary benefits are paid for wage loss when a physician writes an order that the employee is unable to work for a period of time longer than seven consecutive days. (SDCL 62-4-2) In order to determine the weekly benefit rate, we review 52 weeks of payroll prior to the injury. A Form 110 “Calculation of Compensation” is submitted to the Department of Labor and Regulation (DOLR). Permanent benefits are paid when a physician determines that the employee has an impairment rating.

This percentage of impairment is applied to the South Dakota statutes (SDCL 62-4-6) and multiplied by the weekly benefit rate. A Form 111 “Memorandum of Payment for Permanent Partial Impairment” is submitted to the DOLR for approval. The following are benefits paid as indemnity payments on a claim file:

TTD Temporary Total Disability TPD Temporary Partial Disability PPD Permanent Partial Disability PTD Permanent Total Disability

Employee ordered totally off work Employee released to work with restrictions Physician assesses impairment rating Employee is unable to work in any capacity

The most common benefit provided is the medical benefit. Medical documentation is required to determine compensability of all claims and no benefits are paid without a physician opinion. Medical bills are received from the providers but bills are not processed without full review of the medical records. The medical benefit provides for payment of provider services such as hospital, doctor, physical therapist, and chiropractor. It also pays travel expense if treatment is required of a specialist or provider not located in the employee’s work or home community. Personal items such as eye glasses and hearing aids and dentures can be a covered item if they are damaged in an accident which also causes another injury. (SDCL 62-4-1)

As we are all aware, medical expenses have increased over the years and we continue to monitor this is in the workers compensation industry as well. Below is a snapshot of the types of injuries investigated in recent years.

A significant number of claims occur to the upper extremity which includes the arm, elbow, wrist, and shoulder, hand and fingers. Consistently the lower extremity (knee, ankle, foot) has the next highest number of claims, while back and head claims are close behind.

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Purchase State Surplus Heavy Equipment

SD Property Management is the surplus property division for the State of South Dakota. Our mission is to ensure equitable and appropriate redistribution of South Dakota personal property to state agencies, local governments, qualified non-profit organizations, and the public sector.

Each year we conduct live, onsite public surplus auctions. We offer city, county, township, and tribal governments a “presale” opportunity to purchase heavy equipment before offering to the public. Here’s how you can take advantage! Register at www.sdsurplusproperty.com, click on Political Subdivision Sales. Our 2109 fall auction presale dates are from June 13-July 3.

Want to stay informed of surplus opportunities outside of our presale dates? While on our website, subscribe to our City, County, Tribal Government listserv to get alerts sent to your email throughout the year!

One more service we are proud of is that we sell United States, South Dakota, and POW/MIA flags at our cost! As a citizen you can purchase them from our office.

The locations and dates for our 2019 fall public auctions are: • Aberdeen: September 9 • Mitchell: September 10 • Ft. Pierre: September 11 • Sturgis: September 13

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Washington Report:

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This is the first year weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve filed taxes since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was enacted, and we celebrated with higher wages, record economic growth and families across South Dakota keeping more of their paychecks each month.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act lessened the tax burden for South Dakota families and businesses, and our economy is stronger because of it. When families arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t paying high tax rates, they can use their money how they want to. This helps to strengthen local economies.

In addition to lowering tax rates, tax reform also resulted in growing wages and a strong job market. More than 5.4 million jobs have been created since the beginning of 2017, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Additionally, wages have grown by 3.4 percent over the past year. A number of businesses in South Dakota have offered bonuses, raises and other benefits to employees based on savings from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Unemployment is also down across the country. Jobless claims are at the lowest levels in 50 years.

The tax reform law simplified the filing process to make it easier for more families to file using the 1040 postcard. It doubled the standard deduction and repealed Obamacareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s individual mandate which imposed an unfair tax on families making less than $50,000 per year. It saved families $5 billion in taxes by doubling the child tax credit to $2,000. It also cut the corporate tax rate to make U.S. businesses more competitive in the global marketplace. By doubling the exemption rate of the estate tax and stopping a massive hike for farmer co-ops, farmers and ranchers also saw a benefit from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

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CLASSIFIED ADS POLICY: Member municipalities receive free insertions and free postings on the League website. Non-member advertisers are billed $50 per insertion. All ads are subject to editing if necessary. The next deadline is June 10 for the July 2019 issue. Email ads to sara@sdmunicipalleague.org or fax to 605-224-8655.

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PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT: Britton, SD The City of Britton is accepting applications for a Public Works Superintendent. Three (3) years' experience in public works or related operations preferred. Will perform supervisory, administrative and professional work in planning, organizing, directing, and supervising the Public Works Department, including environmental, water, sewer, street, traffic control, cemetery, airport, swim pool, parks, ruble site, forestry and code enforcement. Will be required to get the following within 6 months: Minimum CDL Class B w/ air brakes, Restricted Use Pesticide license, Commercial Applicators License; will be required to get the following within 2 years: Water Distribution Class I, Wastewater Collection Class I, Wastewater Treatment Class I (or Stabilization Pond Class I in lieu of Wastewater Treatment Class I) certifications. Applicant must be dependable, reliable, and friendly and be able to work with others. Must have a lifting capacity of 75 lbs. Full benefit package. For more information visit the city's website at www.cityofbritton.com/public notices. Applications available on website or at City Hall; City of Britton, PO Box 126, Britton, SD 57430. 605-448-5721. Applications accepted until position is filled. City of Britton is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Elm Street, Arlington, SD 57212. Bids will be opened at the City Council Meeting that evening. For more information please contact Jay DeVries at 605-203-0960.

The City of Arlington reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

FOR SALE: C9 INCANDESCENT BULBS - The City of Leola has approximately 800-1,000 unused surplus C9 incandescent light bulbs for sale at $.10 a piece. The boxes contain 25 bulbs and come in various colors; blue, clear, green, yellow and red. If interested, contact Candice Kappes, Leola Finance Officer at 605-439-3299.

FOR SALE: CUSTOM WALKIN COOLER - The City of Webster has a Custom Walkin Cooler with 8 Glass Doors and Shelves, 19 ft 3 in x 12 ft 6.5 in x 7ft 6.25 in. with (1) 48 in x 78 in swing door. The City has dismantled the cooler and removed the refrigeration equipment. Information on the equipment is on file at Webster City Hall, 800 Main, Webster, SD. Appraised value is $5,500. For more information contact Webster City Hall at 605-345-3241 or mail.cityofwebster@midconetwork.com visit www.sdmunicipalleague.org for more classifieds.

FULL TIME POLICE OFFICER: Whitewood, SD - The City of Whitewood Police Department is currently taking applications for a full time Police Officer. Wage depends on experience. City pays for health insurance for both individual and family with supplemental dental and eye insurance available.

Southâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Dakota retirement, paid holidays and sick leave. Good work environment and equipment for officers. Must be 21 at the time of hire. EOE. Turn State application or resume into Whitewood City Hall at 1025 Meade Street, Whitewood, SD 57793 or email to paul@cityofwhitewood.com. Questions call 605-269-2550.

ACCEPTING BIDS: 1996 FORD ROAD RESCUE AMBULANCE - The City of Arlington is now accepting bids for a 1996 Ford Road Rescue Ambulance. This unit is a 7.3 diesel model and has 50,000 actual miles. Sealed bids will be received at the Finance Office until 4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 1, 2019 and must be clearly marked on the outside "Ambulance Bid." Bids should be mailed or delivered to the Finance Office at PO Box 379, 202 West 46

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2019 Events Calendar

June

6-7 SDML Board of Directors Meeting, Rapid City 11-12 Human Resource School, Pierre 12-14 Finance Officers’ School, Pierre 20 SD Municipal Attorneys’ Association Meeting, Rapid City 25 Budget Training, Pierre 26 Municipal Debit/Credit Workshop, Pierre

July 11 17 18-19 Pierre

Budget Training, Sioux Falls Elected Officials Workshop, Pierre SD Building Officials’ Association Meeting,

August 14-15

Policy Committee Meetings, Fort Pierre

8 8-11

SDML Board of Directors Meeting, Aberdeen SDML Annual Conference, Aberdeen

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NLC City Summit, San Antonio, TX

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11 Joint SDML Board Meeting with County Association, Pierre

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June elections – Follow the Municipal Election Calendar for all election deadlines.

Third Tuesday in June – A municipality may combine its election with a school district and hold the election on the third Tuesday in June. (SDCL 9-13-1.1; See Hdbk., sec.

7.050)

First meeting following election – Except as otherwise provided, every officer of the municipality will begin to discharge the duties of the office as soon as the officer has qualified by filing an oath or affirmation of office. The oath must be filed within ten days after the first meeting of the month following the election or appointment. (SDCL 9-145; See Hdbk., sec. 5.115)

First meeting following election – Appointed municipal officials are usually appointed. The appointment may be annual, or for an interval determined by the governing body.

(SDCL 9-14-3)

First meeting following election – In municipalities having the mayor and common council form of government, the council must elect a president and vice-president for the ensuing year. (SDCL 9-8-7; See Hdbk., sec. 2.520)

First meeting following election – In municipalities governed by a mayor and four commissioners, the board must designate by a majority vote, the following commissioners: Public Safety, Public Works, Utilities, and Finance and Revenue. Commissioners are assigned areas of responsibility under the law. (SDCL 9-9-18 to 9-9-24; See Hdbk., sec. 2.590)

First meeting following election – In municipalities governed by a mayor and two commissioners, the board shall by a resolution adopted by a majority, at the first meeting following the annual election, assign and apportion between the members, all duties that are not assigned to the mayor. (SDCL 9-9-27; See Hdbk., sec. 2.595) First meeting following election – In those municipalities employing a city manager and under the commissioner form of government, at the first regular meeting in the month JUNE 2019 MAY 2017

following the annual election, the commissioners must elect one of their members to serve as mayor for a term of one year. (SDCL 9-10-6; See Hdbk., sec. 2.615)

Tax levy – The governing body of the municipality may impose an excess tax levy with an affirmative two-thirds vote of the governing body on or before July fifteenth of the year prior to the year the taxes are payable. The decision to increase taxes must be published within 10 days of the decision (certain publication size restrictions apply), and may be referred upon a petition signed by at least five percent of the registered voters in the municipality and filed within twenty days of publication of the decision. The referendum election shall be held on or before October first preceding the year the taxes are payable. (SDCL 10-13-36; See Hdbk., sec. 12.170)

By June 30 – Applications for renewal of licenses for the sale of malt beverages should be filed before the expiration of June 30. (SDCL 35-4-41; See Hdbk., sec. 11.465)

By June 30 – All mechanical or electronic amusement devices must be registered. The secretary of revenue shall distribute the registration fee to the municipality in which the device is located. (SDCL 10-58-3 and 10-58-5; See Hdbk., sec. 12.255(7))

No later than July 1 – Each municipal governing body shall provide to the Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management, information that will enable emergency agencies to reach the members of the municipal governing board and the mayor at any time, day or night.

The information necessary shall include home, business, and other personal telephone numbers including any facsimile transmission machines and cellular or mobile telephone numbers; home, business, and other personal addresses; employer’s name and telephone number; and home, business, and other personal email or internet addresses. In addition, each municipal governing body shall provide contact information for the municipal employees responsible for the following functions if the municipality employs a person in such a capacity: City administrator or city manager; Building inspection; Engineering; Electrical; Fire; Police and law enforcement; Public works; Streets and highways; Sewer and waste water; Water; Telephone; Utilities; Emergency services or civil defense; Coroner; and 911 coordinator. (SDCL 33-15-11.1; 33-15-11.2; See Hdbk., sec. 9.400)

July

July 1 – One of two dates (the other being January 1) a new or amended municipal tax ordinance may become effective. The municipality must notify the Department of Revenue of the ordinance at least 90 days prior to the effective date. (SDCL 10-52-9; 10-52A-13; See Hdbk., sec. 12.260) 49

No later than July 1 – Each municipal governing body shall provide to the Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management, information that will enable emergency agencies to reach the members of the municipal governing board and the mayor at any time, day or night.

The information necessary shall include home, business, and other personal telephone numbers including any facsimile transmission machines and cellular or mobile telephone numbers; home, business, and other personal addresses; employer’s name and telephone number; and home, business, and other personal email or internet addresses. In addition, each municipal governing body shall provide contact information for the municipal employees responsible for the following functions if the municipality employs a person in such a capacity: City administrator or city manager; Building inspection; Engineering; Electrical; Fire; Police and law enforcement; Public works; Streets and highways; Sewer and waste water; Water; Telephone; Utilities; Emergency services or civil defense; Coroner; and 911 coordinator. (SDCL 33-1511.1; 33-15-11.2; See Hdbk., sec. 9.400)

July 4 – Independence Day – State holiday (SDCL 1-51)

First meeting following election – Except as otherwise provided, every officer of the municipality will begin to discharge the duties of the office as soon as the officer has qualified by filing an oath or affirmation of office. The oath must be filed within ten days after the first meeting of the month following the election or appointment. (SDCL 9-14-5; See Hdbk., sec. 5.115)

First meeting following election – Appointed municipal officials are usually appointed. The appointment may be annual, or for an interval determined by the governing body. (SDCL 9-14-3) First meeting following election – In municipalities having the mayor and common council form of government, the council must elect a president and vice-president for the ensuing year. (SDCL 9-8-7; See Hdbk., sec. 2.520)

First meeting following election – In those municipalities employing a city manager and under the commissioner form of government, at the first regular meeting in the month following the annual election, the commissioners must elect one of their members to serve as mayor for a term of one year. (SDCL 9-10-6; See Hdbk., sec. 2.615)

On or before July 15 – The governing body of the municipality may impose an excess tax levy with an affirmative two-thirds vote of the governing body on or before July fifteenth of the year prior to the year the taxes are payable. The decision to increase taxes must be published within 10 days of the decision, (certain publication size restrictions apply), and may be referred upon a resolution of the governing body of the municipality or by a petition signed by at least five percent of the registered voters in the municipality and filed within twenty days of publication of the decision.

The referendum election shall be held on or before October first preceding the year the taxes are payable.

(SDCL 10-13-36; See Hdbk., sec. 12.170)

By July 15 – The secretary of revenue shall apportion the money in the local government highway and bridge fund.

(SDCL 32-11-35; See Hdbk., sec. 12.255(6))

Boundary changes – Municipalities must notify the Department of Revenue of any resolution or amendment enacted which changes the boundaries of the municipality. Notification shall be in written form, shall contain a copy of the resolution or amendment, and may be sent by electronic means or registered mail.

Municipalities shall also provide any changes and additions to streets and addresses. (SDCL 10-52-13; See Hdbk., sec. 14.172)

Find the Municipal Calendar for the entire year in the SDML Handbook for Municipal Officials, Directory of SD Municipal Officials, or at www.sdmunicipalleague.org.

First meeting following election – In municipalities governed by a mayor and four commissioners, the board must designate by a majority vote, the following commissioners: Public Safety, Public Works, Utilities, and Finance and Revenue. Commissioners are assigned areas of responsibility under the law. (SDCL 9-9-18 to 9-9-24; See Hdbk., sec. 2.590)

First meeting following election – In municipalities governed by a mayor and two commissioners, the board shall by a resolution adopted by a majority, assign and apportion between the members, all duties that are not assigned to the mayor. (SDCL 9-9-27; See Hdbk., sec.

2.595)

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