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

2nd VICE PRESIDENT Amy Leon City Manager, Yankton

TRUSTEES Fay Bueno Finance Officer, Sturgis

Karl Alberts Finance Officer, Aberdeen

Editor: Sara M. Rankin

DISTRICT CHAIRS Dist. 1 - Mike Grosek Mayor, Webster

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

Dist. 4 - Becky Brunsing City Administrator, Wagner Dist. 5 - Renae Phinney President, Ree Heights

Dist. 6 - Leland Treichel Mayor, Roscoe

Carolynn Anderson Finance Officer, Wall

Dist. 7 - Gary Weismantel Mayor, Herreid

Harry Weller Mayor, Kadoka

Dist. 9 - Laurie Woodward Finance Officer, Custer

Christine Erickson Councilmember, Sioux Falls PAST PRESIDENT Pauline Sumption Finance Officer, Rapid City

Dist. 8 - Brittany Smith City Administrator, Philip

Dist. 10 - Michelle DeNeui 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 Administrative Coordinator SD Public Assurance Alliance: David Pfeifle Executive Director Lynn Bren Deputy Director Kristina Peterson Underwriter Paytra Nichols Underwriter Jerry Krambeck Member Services Representative Deb Corkill Executive Assistant

Features

Contents

2021 SDML Annual Conference Agenda . . . . . . . . . . .6

2021 SDML Excellence Award Nomination Form . . . .7 Elected Officials Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 SDBOA Summer Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

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

You’re Gonna Miss Me When I’m Gone . . . . . . . . .12 Fillingsness Recognized for Years of Service . . . . . .14

Gov. Noem Announces Economic Development Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 SDPCA and SDSA Present 2021 Awards . . . . . . . . . .16

The American Rescue Plan Act South Dakota State Library Grant Process . . . . . . . .22

SDMEA Hometown Power – Pukwana . . . . . . . . . .24

Why Creating a Culture of Trust is Key for Local Government Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Farewell Bob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

New Ownership Brings Dramatic Tranformation to Plankinton Roadside Food & Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Local Bridge Replacement and Removal Project Recipients Announced . . . . . . . . . .32

Columns

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

President’s Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Risk-Sharing News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Washington Report: Senator Rounds . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

In Every Issue

Hometown Happenings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

City Highlight - Britton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

SDML Events Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Municipal Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

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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Director's Notes The last year has really proven how much we value getting together with our members, and we are so excited to welcome our Finance Officers to Pierre for Finance Officers School this month.

The last year has also shown how important those in-person contacts are – we’ve noticed with the newer finance officers, especially, that they were not able to attend a Finance Officers School. Most have jumped right in on e-mails and reaching out electronically to their fellow FO’s – but it just isn’t the same. I really look forward to watching the relationships develop at this year’s school – and it will pay you dividends at home.

I know I don’t say it often enough - and am willing to bet you don’t either – but THANK YOU to our finance officers. What a job! Why do they even do it? In a larger

city, they might have the ability to focus on finances – but so many of them are also doing other work, from collecting garbage (true story!) to building inspection, to planning and zoning, to animal control. It is far more than a bookkeeping job for all of our finance officers. In addition, they are the front lines for your city, responding to citizens who don’t often drop by city hall to spread compliments!

Yet the talk in the halls has never been grousing – it is “how can I do my job better, what do you do in your town, how can we share information and make our cities better?” It is humbling to be around a group of true public servants – what an asset your cities have in these fine people. It never ceases to amaze me how many great people there are in this organization – thank you all for letting us work for you. 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

June is here and it’s the beginning of summer. Municipalities are preparing for their town celebrations. Another thing that goes with summer is summer employment. Often times as cities we find that the majority of our summer employees are individuals that are under the age of 18. Employment of minors is a touchy situation, and we must seek guidance regarding the specific employment laws when employing our youth. If you are unfamiliar with those specific laws, you may find the information through the Department of Labor and I have also found that our SDML Work Comp Pool is willing to help with guidance regarding this issue. Remember it is better to be informed, to allow yourself to be proactive, rather than to be reactive if a situation should occur.

Another item our communities across the state will be dealing with are those that come with the implementation of IM 26, medical marijuana. July 1, 2021 medical marijuana will become legal and our ordinances do not

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address this issue. The League has been working diligently to provide sample ordinances and make recommendations on how, as municipalities, we proceed. We are on the count down at this point to get ordinances in place and to address our current ordinances regarding zoning, etc.

Summer is a busy time for all of us! I wish you all a wonderful kick off to the summer season and look forward to seeing many friends at Finance Officer’s School this month. God Bless, Debbra Houseman

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

Tentative Schedule

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

Accommodations

Hotel Ramkota - Host Hotel Wednesday Morning Hampton Inn 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration AmericInn Lodge Suites 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Exhibits Open 9:00 to 9:30 a.m. Orientation for New Attendees Quality Inn 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. SD City Management Association Holiday Inn Express 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. SD Municipal Streets Maintenance Association Towne Place Suites 9 a.m. to Noon SD Municipal Electric Association MyPlace Hotels 10 a.m. to Noon SDML Pooling Meetings/Fun Info Session Noon Safety Awards Luncheon Super 8 Hotel Wednesday Afternoon 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. SD Airport Management Association 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. SD Governmental Human Resource Association 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. SD Association of Code Enforcement 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. SDML Policy Committee Meetings 4 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. SDML Auditing Committee 4 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. SDML Nominating Committee

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. Dinner on your own 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 17th 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. 8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

Registration Breakfast General Sessions SDML Annual Business Meeting and Election

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2021 SDML EXCELLENCE IN MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT AWARD Official Nomination Form

EXCELLENCE

in South Dakota Municipal Government 2021

This year, the Excellence in South Dakota Municipal Government award will be presented to an elected municipal official 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, 2021. The award will be presented at the SDML Annual Conference in Spearfish on October 7, 2021. ELECTED OFFICIAL

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

Significant contributions to the municipality: ____________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________

Significant contributions to the community: _____________________________________________

Significant contributions to South Dakota Municipal Government: ___________________________

Other Comments: _________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________

Submitted by: _________________________________ Phone: ____________________________ DEADLINE: August 15, 2021 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.

2021 Elected Officials Workshop

Wednesday, July 14, 2021 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. 10:20 a.m.

Registration

Agenda

Welcome and Introduction to the League Lori Martinec, Director of Research and Training, 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.

Registration Form

Bids and Contracts Rod Fortin, Director of Local Government Assistance, SD Dept of Legislative Audit 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 Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General Adjourn

Municipality:_____________________________________ Form of Government__________________________

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

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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 1, 2021* to: *No refunds will be given after July 1, 2021. Make checks payable to SDML. Sorry no credit cards accepted.

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

South Dakota Building Officials’ Association Summer Training July 15 & 16 • Chamber of Commerce, Community Room • Pierre, SD (800 W. Dakota Ave.)

Thursday, July 15

1 – 1:30 p.m.

1:30 – 3:00 p.m. 7 p.m. Friday, July 19

8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

SDBOA Business Meeting

The Building Code Effectiveness Grading System in South Dakota Usage and Application of BCEGS as it relates to your Community

SD Building Officials’ Cook Out Steamboat Park Application and Administration of the I-Codes Doug Thornburg

Chapter 1 of each of the I-Codes is widely viewed as the most important chapter in each of those publications. Although many jurisdictions modify the chapter to some

degree, the fundamental concepts and principles typically remain to guide users in the code’s proper application and administration. The seminar will focus on two primary areas of emphasis: 1) application of the provisions based on the concepts of minimum standard, AHJ interpretative authority, alternate methods of materials, and coordination of potential conflicting provisions, and 2) administrative functions including code official, plan reviewer and inspector responsibilities.

Douglas W. Thornburg, AIA, CBO, is currently VicePresident and Technical Director of Products and Services for the International Code Council (ICC) where he provides administrative and technical leadership for the ICC product development activities. Prior to employment with ICC in 2004, he was in private practice as a code consultant and educator on building codes for nine years. Doug also spent ten years with the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) where he served as Vice-President/Education. In his current role, Doug also continues to create and present building code seminars nationally and has developed numerous educational texts and resource materials.

Registration Form

Municipality _________________________________________________________________________________ Name

Title

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July 15th Meeting: Number of people attending ______

July 15th Cookout: Number of people attending ______

July 16th Seminar: Number of people attending ______ Registration Fee and Deadline: SDBOA Member Registration: Free SDBOA Non-Member Registration: $95.00 Return Registration form by July 1st to:

No refunds will be given after July 1, 2021.

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 $99.00+tax for a queen or king. These rooms will be held until June 15, 2021. SDML Office Use Only: Date:_______________ Check #:______________ Amount:________________

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Course Description: This one-day training will provide elected officials o and finance officers with the tools they need to create and maintain the annual municipal budg get. Attendees will learn about available resources, preparation and timelines for com mplleti tion off th the b bud dgett, on-goiing moniittoring, contingency transfer and supplemental appropriation. Agenda: x Budget and Appropriations x Budget Resources x Budget Timeline x Budget vs. Cash x Budget Preparation x Adoption off Appropriation A Ordinance x Budget Execution x Future Budgets Presenter: Rod Fortin, Directorr off Local Loc Governmentt Assistance, e Department of Legislative Audit. He has audited and provided financial and compliance assistance e to cities, counties, school ols and otherr llocal governments forr o over 20 years. Municipality:_________________________________________ _____________________ ____________ Please P Pleas Prrintt Name Nam and Titl Title:

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Please choose one training to attend: Each trai raiining ni is ffrrom 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. locall ttiime wi with lunch prrov ov vided. de June 23, 2021 Rapid City Rushmore Plaza Holiday Inn July 7, 2021 Sioux Falls Ramkota Hotel Number Attending _______ @ $25.00 each = $_____________ *Mak Makke cchecks ks payyabl able to SDML, Sorrrry no n cre reditt carrds ds acceptted. ed. Please return this form and payment by June 10, 2021* to: South Dakota Municipal League *No rref *N effund w wiill b be give ven aft fter June 10, 2021 208 Island Drive Fort Pierre, SD 57532

S D M L O F F I C E U S E O N L Y : DATE:__________ _____________ _____ CHECK #:______________ ________________ __

AMOUNT:___________ __________ ______ ___

208 Island Drive, Ft. Pierre, South Dakota 57532 x 605-224-8654 x fax 605-224-8655 x Lisa@sdmunicipalleague.org

You’re Gonna Miss Me When I’m Gone! By Lynn Bren, SDPAA Deputy Director

There are a few popular songs in various genres that tout how much you’re going to miss (me) when (I’m) gone. As you look around your organization, consider who you would miss when they’re gone. Think about why you would miss them, it may be the ones that are least obvious that you’ll miss the most when they are gone.

In my few short years with the Pool, one of the things that I have seen cause much distress for our Members is turn over. Whether it’s a planned or sudden departure, many times I have seen replacement employees struggle to find information, to understand processes and theories behind what and how certain tasks were being done. So, the song rings true….you sure do miss them when they’re gone.

The question begs then, how do you make sure that while you will miss them for their bright smiles and positive attitude, but not for the knowledge they possess relative to

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the day to day activities that keep the office running? How do you make sure that if one of your key employees wins the lotto, the rest of the staff can maintain business as usual, and that the transition to their replacement is as seamless as possible?

Succession planning is something that every organization should consider. Succession planning in concept is simple, you’re ensuring that critical positions in your organization have a plan in place for any necessary replacements. If the organization contains candidates who are being groomed for a leadership role in the future, the succession plan should also consider the vacancy that could be left due to the transition. We will focus only on the vacancy left by our key staff, as the trickle- down effect is typically minimal when we have a promotion from within the organization.

The first thing that is imperative for people inside your organization to understand is that having someone else know the key components of their job is not a threat. Often times, people are reluctant to ‘train their replacement’ because they begin to feel anxious that it is too easy to replace them, and that by keeping the information to

themselves they have more control over their employment future. Unfortunately, this often times proves to be a disservice to not only the citizens we are charged with serving, but also the internal organizational customers who will suffer the most when those employees have moved on. It is important to impress upon your team that training your replacement is necessary to provide the highest level of service to your customers, and as we all know, when the customers are happy we too can be happy. Removing the anxiety of training your replacement will help to enhance the services that your team is able to provide. Some organizations have a hierarchy where it is obvious who the successor for various roles are. Some do not. Where it is not obvious, time must be taken to consider the duties in place, and those to be taken over. It is important to have conversations with the teams impacted by the succession plan. Communication is, as with all things, key to a successful transition. By having meetings with your team, and those individuals who would bear the brunt of any additional responsibilities, there are no surprises, and if the time comes, your team is ready to step up and the transition, regardless of how temporary, can be seamless.

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Succession plans are not one size fits all. Where a plan may work well in one organization, another may struggle. Succession plans may consider more than one entity to replace a single leader simply due to the specialized tasks and duties considered. Your organization should review the critical roles and determine who to best fill those in the event of a sudden separation from the organization.

Let’s look at an example of a successful plan. Mary works as the office manager for her organization. Mary has many duties that are outside the normal consideration for office manager, as she also has some human resources duties as well. Jane is her assistant, who has been trained to do all of the typical office manager duties, ensuring that all of the logistics of the office are taken care of, including maintenance, materials, supplies etc. Jane is aware of all of the contact information for pertinent services provided the organization, as well as who is authorized on each account to make changes as needed in the event of an emergency. Clare is not Mary’s assistant, but has been trained in the human resources roles that Mary currently holds. In the event of an emergency, Clare is trained and has access to all the relevant data to ensure that employee files are secured, and that payroll information is processed correctly so there is no interruption in employee paychecks. The key components of Mary’s job are appropriately identified and a backup has been trained. Mary does not worry when she is on vacation that something may happen, because she has trained her backups, trained her replacements, to ensure that the processes are carried on while she is gone. And when Mary returns, she can happily resume her role as the Office Manager without being overwhelmed with tasks and activities that became back logged while she was out.

Fillingsness Recognized for Years of Service

The annual South Dakota Association of Code Enforcement Spring Training was held in Ft. Pierre on May 12-13. Goeff Fillingsness, Code Enforcement Officer from Wagner and SoDACE Immediate Past President was recognized for his years of service on the Board. Geoff was presented with an engraved clock for serving as the SoDACE Board President from 2017-2019. Thank you for your dedication to SoDACE and the citizens of the communities you serve, Geoff!

Where there is a lack of planning, chaos tends to ensue. Deadlines are missed, and services are pushed to the wayside. Internal and external customers are impacted and for a time, the organization may struggle to find peace. Take some time now to avoid being in that position. Identify key positions, secure descriptions of tasks that are critical for ongoing operations and ensure that there are others who are trained and have access to the information to keep things running.

Being prepared is one of the key focuses of the SDPAA for its Members. In an effort to be proactive to risk management, the SDPAA offers a variety of loss control and risk management tools to its Members at no cost. If you need additional information about the benefits your entity enjoys through their membership with the SDPAA, or if you’re not a Member yet and want to be, please do not hesitate to contact our office at 800-658-3633, Option 2 or email us at sdpaa@sdmunicipalleague.org. 14

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Gov. Noem Announces Economic Development Awards

Large Community of the Year - Rapid City

Small Community of the Year - North Sioux City

Last month, Governor Kristi Noem announced that the winners of the Large and Small Community of the Year awards were Rapid City and North Sioux City, respectively. She also announced that Mutch Usera was the winner of the Excellence in Economic Development Award. First Gentleman Bryon Noem presented the awards on Governor Noem’s behalf.

“Thanks to South Dakota’s ‘Open for Business’ mindset and the hard work of our community partners, our state is emerging from the COVID pandemic with the strongest economy in America,” said Governor Kristi Noem. “In particular, our Communities of the Year – Rapid City and North Sioux City – stepped up to support their neighbors. Mutch Usera has been instrumental in diversifying projects in the Black Hills for years, and we thank him for his longstanding commitment and passion.”

The awards were presented during the Governor’s Office of Economic Development’s (GOED) annual spring conference at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. Economic development, business, and community leaders from across South Dakota attended informational sessions on housing and workforce and learned how to navigate difficult conversations from keynote speaker, Henry Lescault. “It was great to welcome our partners back together for the first time in a few years,” said Commissioner Steve Westra. “Between blizzards and the COVID-19 pandemic, we haven’t been able to host a full conference in three years. It was long overdue to get together as a whole network, to catch up with old and new friends and hear from some of our state’s leaders.” In 2020, Elevate Rapid City created the Emergency Bridge Loan Program to assist small business owners, providing more than $220,000 to 18 businesses. They had checks out the door in just four days.

North Sioux City has experienced impressive growth over the last several years, driven largely by globally recognized companies like FIMCO Industries, Royal Canin, Wytec and Sterling Computers.

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SD Police Chiefs’ Association and SD Sheriffs’ Association Present 2021 Awards The SD Police Chiefs’ and SD Sheriffs’ Association presented several Awards at the Joint Spring Training held in Deadwood on April 21, 2021.

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 recipients of this year’s Citizen’s Award of Merit are Kevin and Courtney Opshal. The following is from the nomination form submitted by Commander Todd Brandt, Yankton Police Department. In the early months of 2020, Kevin and Courtney Opshal, owners of RB Burgers and Beer a local sports bar and restaurant approached the Yankton Police Dept. wanting to do something to show that the city of Yankton supports their Law Enforcement. Kevin and Courtney were appalled by what they were seeing happening around the U.S.; riots, burning of Police Depts. and destruction of property. After several meetings and ideas being thought of, it was decided that a parking lot party/fundraiser would be planned.

A name for the event was chosen, "Stronger Together”. A

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date was set July 19th, 2020. The location would be the parking lot of RB Burgers and Beer. Promoting the event began with printing of a T-shirt. A Black shirt with the words "Stronger Together” across the front, the Blue Line Flag on the back with the words Back the Blue. RB Burgers and Beers staff started wearing the t-shirt as they worked. Many customers asked about the shirts and if they could get one. The first fundraiser began, RB started selling the t-shirts in house giving the YPD $10.00 for every shirt sold. To date $1100.00 has been given to the YPD from the t-shirt sells. Planning for the event began. Refusing any help from the Yankton Police Dept., Courtney stated "This event is for you guys we will take care of it". Posters were hung all over town promoting the Stronger Together event. Kevin and Courtney went to work getting bouncy houses for the kids and making arrangements for a dunk tank with local celebrities being dunked as a fund raiser with all proceeds going to the YPD. Items were donated from local

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businesses for a silent auction with all money donated to the YPD. Hotdogs and hamburgers, chips and pop were donated to be served FREE for all that came to the party. Kevin and Courtney ordered and paid for hundreds of trinkets to be given to the kids that came, toy hand cuffs, Blue line bracelets, Blue line sunglasses etc.

Two months prior to the event every Friday morning Courtney was live on the radio promoting the Stronger Together event. July 19th, 2020 arrived. The four-hour event began at 1pm with tables of auction items, a local DJ playing music and the smell of hotdogs and burgers being grilled. All the T-shirts were sold out within the first hour, with additional orders being placed. Hundreds of people arrived showing their support for their Police Dept., some writing checks as donations to the YPD. The YPD was presented with over $7000.00 from the Stronger Together event.

The Yankton Police Dept. is overwhelmed by the support given by Kevin and Courtney Opsahl. There is even some talk about having the 2nd Stronger Together event in the future. 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 Dylan Wilson, Yankton Police Department. The following is from the nomination form submitted by Commander Jason Foote, Yankton Police Department. On March 2, 2020 Officers of the Yankton Police Department were dispatched to an apartment building for a shooting. Officer Dylan Wilson was one of the first officers to arrive on the scene. Officer Wilson located victims with gunshot wounds. After making sure the scene was safe Officer Wilson attended to the wounded. Officer Wilson recognized the need for an immediate tourniquet on the arm of one of the injured.

Officer Dylan Wilson receives the Officer of the Year Award

Hospitals and the Medical Staff on duty that night, recognized Officer Wilson with the Avera Life Saving Award. 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. This year, the Chiefs’ and Sheriffs’ were pleased to honor multiple recipients of the Medal of Honor for their courageous service to their communities. The first recipient of this year’s Medal of Honor is Officer

It was later learned, by Operating Room staff and Dr. Serk that the victim's life was saved by the quick actions of Officer Wilson. Dr. Serk specifically mentioned that he could see Officer Wilson has received Trauma Management training. Dr. Serk made it clear that the application of the tourniquet is the only reason the victim survived his gunshot wound. Officer Wilson not only saved the victim's life, but he also remained calm and professional and was able to provide scene safety for three additional non-injured victims, scene security, and manage witnesses. Because of Officer Wilson's actions Avera MAY 2017 JUNE 2021

Dylan Collins of the Webster Police Department. The following summary of events is from the nomination form submitted by Chief Tim Kiefer, Webster Police Department. On 12/23/2020 at approximately 0620 hours I, Officer Collins with the Webster Police Department, received a call from dispatch for a semi that drove into a lake and was filling with water just a couple miles West of town. My response time was slowed down due to visibility being less than 10 feet in the blizzard. I arrived on scene at approximately 0626 hours. Upon arrival, I saw that the semi was several yards out into the water, and was leaning heavily on its right side, almost being tipped over.

As I got out of my patrol car, I heard a man’s voice yelling from the semi. I quickly approached the semi and I noticed that the driver was in the water. The driver had one hand on the semi, and his other was holding his wallet and glasses above the water. I could also see that the water was up to his upper chest and neck, but I was not aware if he was standing or floating. I began to slowly approach the driver by cautiously stomping on the ice as I walked toward him to find where the ice would or wouldn't support my body weight. When I got a few feet from the driver, I bent down to try and reach for his hand, but that is when the ice went out from under my feet. I was able to stand in the water, but it was up to my upper chest.

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Officer Dylan Collins receives the Medal of Honor I immediately began using my forearms to break the ice to clear a path to the road. After the ice became thick enough that I could not break it, I climbed out and started helping the semi driver again. Luckily, the driver had a green button up shirt that we used to get him out of the water. He held one sleeve and threw the other to me. I grabbed it and pulled him to where the ice was thick enough to support my weight. After helping him up out of the water, he struggled to put strength into his legs. After a few seconds rest, and my motivation of my warm patrol car, he stood up and we made it back to my car. The ambulance arrived shortly after and we were both transported to the ER for hypothermia. I took a couple hours to warm back up and went back to work around 1000 hours. Medal of Honor

The other recipients of this year’s Medal of Honor are Officer Ben Gant of the Madison Police Department and Deputy Micah Hofman, Chief Deputy Serina Talich and Sergeant Grant Lanning, all of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. The following summary of events is from the nomination form submitted by Sheriff Timothy Walburg, Lake County Sheriff.

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were going to go but mom had hopes of taking him to Avera Behavior Health in Sioux Falls for help. Ben had just plead guilty a few weeks before in Lincoln County to Controlled Substance charges and was to complete house arrest with GPS bracelet out of Lake County. For whatever reason that day, he made other plans.

When he got into his mom’s car, she knew he was a different person. She was able to make a stop at Classic Corner in Madison around 11: 15 A.M. She went to the bathroom and called 911 to report what her son had in the car with him and some threats that were made. Law enforcement at the time had already been notified of a previous 911 call involving Ben and were currently looking for him when this 2nd call come in. When another officer checked this call out, they did in fact find the vehicle with a male occupant in the car. This situation would soon become difficult to control. Classic Corner gas station is a very busy intersection on the south side of Madison that serves nearly 4 major businesses during a lunch rush, a lunch rush that is actively happening.

Let me paint the picture for you. The parking lot has 2 main entrances and 1 other side entrance from the motel to the East. It has 2 gas pumps and about 8 employees that work the day shift Monday through Friday. The business

has a larger parking lot to the East for larger trucks to park which is always full during the lunch rush from 1100 AM to 2:00 PM. The vehicle is parked on the East of side the building, right in the middle of the building. Pretty much blocking a good view from any angle. There is an apartment building to the North about 1 block away that houses about 30 families, a credit union about 40 yards away to the north west, Eyecare Center to the South, Chiropractic Office, Massage Office also to the South across the road. Also across the road is Heartland Consumer Power District. We also have a main highway that travels right by this gas station, SD Highway 34. You can see the hazards all around and struggles we had to control the scene with our manpower.

Madison PD established a perimeter, assisted by Lake County Sheriff’s Office. A short time later more officers showed up, eventually we were able to isolate the area and contain who went in and out. We evacuated the building and controlled traffic. With the officers on the scene, we had eyes on him and every angle that we could. We had negotiators talking to him. We had his mental health counselors talking with him for a short time. Many different periods of time he made hand gestures at us as if he was holding a handgun trying to get us to shoot him. With the assistance and good interviews, we believe that he only had 1 weapon, a shotgun, which is why our spotters played a crucial role. We had officers with rifles setup on 3 different angles ready.

Then we had a few key unfortunate things happen. Ben decided to point his weapon out the window. Negotiations failed for a while and then failed permanently. Ben made the comment that his weapon was loaded, and one shell was for him. With 4 officers on the north side, Chief Deputy Sarina Talich, Sgt. Grant Lanning, Deputy Micah Hofman, Madison Police Officer Ben Gant all carefully watching him, they were put in harm’s way more than one time. Ben had his weapon pointed out the door several

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times at them while they were reporting this back to command. While it was clear that Ben was trying to get the officers to engage, they didn't. Deputy Hofman while holding his rifle and being the eyes for Officer Gant, and Chief Deputy Talich holding her rifle being the eyes for Sgt Lanning, Ben started to exit the vehicle pointing his gun in the area of the law enforcement officers. Officer Gant took several shots with his less lethal striking Ben 2 times and he retreated to his car. Ben made the comment to negotiators that next time that wouldn't happen again.

As the next minutes went along negotiations attempted again and failed. Ben was agitated and began to make movements in the car aggressively. He was looking all around to see where everybody was at. Eventually Ben opened the car door again, stuck the shotgun out and his foot. The gun was again pointed in the direction of law enforcement. Chief Deputy Talich with the best view told Sgt Lanning her view perspective, that Ben had his hand on the trigger and the gun was pointed to the law enforcement. Sgt Lanning then shot Ben. Ben retreated to the car. Law enforcement moved in and secured the scene. EMS arrived and took Ben to the hospital, and eventually to Sioux Falls. He was later arrested and charged with 4 counts of Aggravated Assault on Law Enforcement. It is my belief that the quick actions of these law enforcement

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that day saved the lives of 4 law enforcement officers, and Ben. These officers together provided each other with what they needed to make sure they could get the job done that day as their lives were threatened as was many others. As a result of the actions, we were all able to go home safe and the suspect survived his injuries.

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The American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) South Dakota State Library Grant Process

beyond the walls of the library facility. With online access, more school and public libraries can join South Dakota ShareIt network for discovery and locally initiated interlibrary loan.

The American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) awarded to the IMLS (Institute of Museum and Library Services) nearly 2.2 million dollars ($2,194,511.00) for investment in South Dakota. There are no match requirements. Like under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES), all ARP federal funds must align with goals of the state’s LSTA 5-Year Plan. South Dakota’s plan is available here: LSTA 5 Year Plan 2018-2022 (sd.gov) These are not traditional LSTA (Library Services Technology Act) funds, but all ARP grant proposals must align with the State Library’s 5-Year Plan.

While the CARES Act fulfilled some immediate technology and computer needs on the local level, the ARP offers local libraries a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to invest in infrastructure, technology and materials that will serve South Dakotans through modern, innovative facilities and practices for years to come. Examples of potential purchases might include new computers, laptops, e-readers, monitors, printers, scanners, WiFi hotspots, smart-boards, 3D printers, video, and other equipment both for the “back of the shop” as well as for their public areas. Most public and school libraries have now migrated to an ILS system (integrated library system formerly known as online catalogs). However, the ARP funds could be used to automate a local library’s collection or upgrade to an online system accessible to patrons

The ARP grant will have three categories: School, Public and Academic. We have built portals for a smooth, online application process. Grant awards will range from $5,000 up to $100,000 increasing in $5,000 increments. An individual library proposal must outline the planned purchases that fit within their requested grant amount and align to the allowed uses. All federal funds should be expended and accounted for by the writing of the final report due in early June 2022. Amendments can be submitted in the portal and approved before purchases are made. Receipts must be filed before reimbursements can be processed.

Once a proposal is approved by the State Library, the awardee must purchase the approved items and/or services such as equipment, content, furniture* or computers. All purchases must align with the approved proposal, or an amendment must be filed and approved. Receipts must also be included in the 2022 final report prior to a site visit and should total the amount requested. Cost over the approved amount will be the library’s responsibility.

Watch the State Library Public listserv for information when the portals are open. Schools can apply on May 10; Public Libraries may apply starting May 17; and Academic Libraries may apply starting May 24. May is Round 1, June will be Round 2, July will be Round 3, August will be Round 4, etc. We will continue until the spring of 2022 or funds are expended. This is a rolling application process. Applicants will know within a week of the submission deadline if their proposal is approved or rejected. Libraries may apply in subsequent rounds. Awards will be given out until all the funds have expired. More information and webinars will be available in early May.

*Furniture must have a digital component or be outside furniture for the primary purpose of enhancing summer literacy or reading programming. Check with the State Library staff if you have questions about your proposal or ideas. Call 1-800-423-6665 or 1-605-773-3131.

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By Chris Hill, SDMEA Director of Municipal Electric Services HOMETOWN - Pukwana

Pukwana is famously known for a couple summer activities so I figured what a better way to start off than telling the story of this municipal electric community. To start off, for those who might not know, Pukwana is just off of I-90 just east of Chamberlain. Pukwana has been a community that is trying to be progressive and has leadership that has a vested interest in the community. Larry McManus is the supervisor at Tri-County Landfill just outside of Pukwana and has years of experience with municipal government as he was the public works director in Chamberlain. Larry wants Pukwana to be successful and when he took over as board chair he sought out Lonnie Sharping to be the “part time” finance officer. Lonnie also has ties to Pukwana as he is from the area. Lonnie is the owner of Buzzards Bar and Grill, which is perfectly located next to city hall. Lonnie also has an animal ranch that is home to several exotic animals such as: Camels, Llamas, Monkeys, Lemurs, Skunks, and Porcupine. Pukwana also has an electrical superintendent, Gary Pierce, who has been with the town for just over 2 years. Gary is a journeyman lineman and has years of experience

with electrical distribution maintenance. I always enjoy visiting with Lonnie, Larry, and Gary. This time I also got to meet long time employee, Delbert Shields. Although I was not able to visit with Delbert much, I quickly knew that he has a great personality and loves to be part of the community that he grew up in. Delbert is 82 years old and was energetic and excited to help Pukwana with maintenance.

Electrical Superintendent, Gary Pierce; Board Chairman, Larry McManus; Maintenance Supervisor, Delbert Shields; Finance Officer, Lonnie Sharping

Gary let me know that last year they were able to get 3phase power to the lagoon and that they have been burying a lot of primary and secondary. The secondary still needs

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to be terminated but he is waiting for some transformers to be delivered to complete the project. Gary has replaced all of the main street lights with LED and is about a quarter of the way done replacing the lights in town. He usually replaces as the aging lights that need to be repaired.

funding to help upgrade an aging infrastructure. They also had a sewer project last year in which they re-lined most of the sewer lines and also dug up and replaced five blocks of sewer lines. This year they are planning on resurfacing the roads starting with the North/South streets and next year they hope to do the East/West streets. The following year they hope to do alleys and touch up the streets.

The fame of Pukwana came in the form of Turkey Races and Lawnmower Races. The Turkey Races took place from 1974-1979 and from the pictures in the binders, appeared to be the second largest gathering in the state next to the Sturgis Rally. Lonnie told me stories of the amount of people and remembers the aluminum cans that were left behind after the event.

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The guys also let me know that they put in AMI water meters about 5 years ago, along with curb stops and meter pits. AMI electric meters are on the radar but they have several other projects on the their list and are looking for

While I wasn’t around for the Turkey Races, I did manage to watch a couple Lawn Mower Races that took place in Pukwana for 16 years. From 2003-2019 Lawn Mowers raced on a track right next to main street. I recall being there and needing to park a couple of blocks away as the bleachers were full. We had a few racers from my hometown of Plankinton race in Pukwana. During the discussion I mentioned Brian Reis who lives in Plankinton and was a huge part of the success of the races. Brian won two classes in 2016 and 2017, winning both the Stock class and the Super Modified class. In 2018 he was able to win the Super Modified and Outlaw class so Brian knew his way around the track and spent a lot of time in Pukwana. Turkeys Races, Lawn Mower Races and a lot of people that love their community. Stop by to check out Pukwana. They can show you the history and tell you a great story. Even though the races are gone, there are still many reasons to love their HOMETOWN!

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Why Creating a Culture of Trust is Key for Local Government Boards

Great ideas and improvements often come from citizen feedback, so it’s important to keep the lines of communication active and open.

People are inherently mistrustful. It’s common for people to be even more mistrustful of governmental entities. Local governments have needed to tighten up budgets and be cautious with spending in recent years. Times of drastic change cause people to be even more skeptical than normal, especially when they’re not able to understand the reasons for fast or sudden changes. Creating a culture of trust is crucial to the effectiveness of any local government and the initiatives they put into action.

Most municipal leaders believe that transparency is a vital ingredient in freedom and democracy. Municipal leaders often want to be more open, but they struggle with how to get information out to their citizens, and how they can do

it in ways that are understandable, relevant, and costeffective.

Citizens desire information. The U.S. federal Freedom of Information Act was passed in 1966 and many states followed thereafter with state Freedom of Information Acts. Citizens generally want more information from government at all levels. They’re eager to provide feedback and they want to know that their government is willing to listen. Local citizens specifically want information that’s relevant, current, easy to understand, and easy to access. As society is becoming more dependent on technology, they’re more willing to use technological solutions to obtain the information that they seek.It’s not just current citizens who are seeking information about their municipal government. New citizens and businesses look to municipal governments’ websites for information about moving to a new locale. Municipalities will want to

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give them an excellent first impression with an informative, transparent website.

What Makes Transparency So Important? In 2009, then U.S. President Barack Obama issued a memorandum titled, “Transparency and Open Government.” In the memorandum, President Obama declared, “Openness will strengthen our democracy and promote efficiency and effectiveness in government.” The piece listed three key principles for transparency and openness in government:

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Government should be transparent. Government should be participatory. Government should be collaborative.

Today, most governments have made a commitment to being open and transparent, although many of them haven’t figured out the best way to do it. Citizens desire more information about how their local government operates. Great ideas and improvements often come from citizen feedback, so it’s important to keep the lines of

communication active and open. Citizens are looking for accountability as to how their local government is putting their tax money to use. Knowing that their local government is making wise and prudent decisions gives them a sense of peace, as well as a sense of pride.

Have you taken an objective look at your municipality’s website? Try to view it from the perspective of an individual or business that might be interested in moving to your area. Does your website give them a good first impression of your municipality? Will they easily be able to tell how the government allocates tax funds? Will they get a good glimpse of what it would be like to live or work in your area? Will they be able to clearly see where they can find information on council meetings, agendas, and minutes? Will they be able to find reports from other departments? Is information easy to download and easy to comprehend?

How to Create a Culture of Trust in Municipal Government Citizens request information because they’re curious about

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things. With few exceptions, their requests generally tend to be pretty fair and straightforward. Municipal governments that strive to create a culture of transparency and accessibility open the lines of communication, which should lead to valuable and constructive feedback from area citizens.

When offering information to the public, how you present the information makes a difference in how well citizens can understand it. Information published for the public should consist of qualitative and quantitative information. Quantitative information includes facts, figures, and numbers. An example of this is a municipality that reports there were 58 households without power in a certain quarter. Qualitative information would explain that those 58 households were without power due to a severe thunderstorm, and that power was restored to every home within 24 hours.

How to Make Information Accessible and Transparent A Pew Research report on open government data tells us that only 32% of citizens use the Internet to get information and data about their local government. Just

over half the respondents reported that they felt their local governments were doing a good job of sharing data effectively or somewhat effectively.

Technology is your municipality’s best answer to creating a culture of trust in government. Using technology to provide public access to government information takes the veil off records and other data that was formerly difficult for citizens to obtain. Citizens that have the opportunity to see the inner workings of their government, including its processes, procedures, budgets, and strategic plans, out in the open gain a greater sense of trust in the government that serves them. Having access to more information gives citizens the opportunity to ask better questions and to become better engaged. Transparency and openness in municipal government alleviate concerns about closed-door meetings and potential corruption among government workers and elected officials. Open government goes a long way toward improving service delivery and creating economic value.

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Farewell Bob

At the last City Council meeting in April, it was my privilege to declare they day, April 19, “Bob Ricketts Day” in the City of Fort Pierre. It just so happened to be Bob’s 81st birthday, but it was also his last regular Council meeting, after 40 years!

It was definitely a bittersweet moment. Most of us have served with and learned from Bob. Todd Bernhard reminisced about his 14 years with his council-mate. City Superintendent Vern Thorson joked about being on probation for a year after his hire, something he was sure Bob was doing.

The occasion was made special by the surprise appearance of a room full of his immediate family; his wife Jean, children and their spouses, a sister, grandchildren and even a great-granddaughter.

The proclamation, which was read at the end of the meeting, described Bob’s life story which began in Fort Pierre, graduating from Fort Pierre High School in 1958, pursuing a career in construction which took him and Jean to 28 states, and a move back to Fort Pierre in 1969. Bob’s roots run deep in the community of Fort Pierre. He commented that there have been five generations of Ricketts doing business in Fort Pierre.

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The Ricketts Family Bob’s service to the City of Fort Pierre began when he was elected to the Council in 1974. He served briefly as Mayor and returned to the Council. He has served continuously from 1985 to 2021, establishing the record for longestserving alderman in Fort Pierre history. Bob is a staunch volunteer for his parish, St. John’s Catholic Church. He also served on a long list of boards and committees.

Enjoy your well-deserved retirement, Bob. But don’t be surprised if you get a phone call now and again. We will miss your wisdom and depth of experience.

New Ownership Brings Dramatic Transformation to Plankinton Roadside Food & Fuel

Heartland incentives aid in facelift, growth

The South Dakota Mail contributed to this story

Great ideas can present themselves in unusual places. The key is to act upon them.

While Cory Tobin was working cattle in his pasture one day, an idea hit him.

He called John Neuheisel, long-time owner of the Roadside Station in Plankinton, SD, to see if he would consider selling the store. John invited him in to talk and the two made an important connection.

Tobin’s idea was about to become reality. Neuheisel believed his station, where he spent most of his life, would be in good hands with Tobin and his wife Shannon.

On May 20th, 2019, the Tobin’s officially became the new owners of Roadside Station. That’s when the real work began.

Facelift offers added conveniences The Tobin’s spent a lot of time with general contractors to form a new vision for the station. The design plans were finalized in November and left in the hands of a trusted friend, Matt Schultz Construction of Parker, SD.

The entire building was transformed into an open space, combining dine-in facilities with convenience store items, as well as a place to gas up and refresh. With the new look, a new name was given – Roadside Food and Fuel. 30

The gas station underwent a major transformation, pictured here before and after. Renovation included a new kitchen with fryer, grill and broaster. Everything in the station is new, except for a dependable 1969 walk in cooler.

Both hot and cold food items are now offered throughout the day, from early morning breakfast to fresh-made salads, sandwiches, appetizers, and broasted chicken. Lunch specials are offered during the week.

A new drive-up window was added on the west side of the building for customer convenience. This includes picking up to-go food orders, as well as convenience store items. Tobin says it will also be useful in a January blizzard when customers can simply drive up and ask for any in-store item without having to get out of their vehicle. Fully stocked shelves and coolers of snack items and refreshments fill the north portion of the building, as well SOUTH DAKOTA MUNICIPALITIES

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In the south portion of the building is a refreshment and coffee bar, cold case, casino and fully renovated restrooms. Two brightly umbrellaed bistro tables are featured in the front for outdoor dining.

Rebates help with upgrades Pam Van Gorp whips up freshly- All new LED lights made deviled eggs in the buildings were installed in the new kitchen. Photo Courtesy of building to replace The South Dakota Mail. outdated halogen and fluorescent fixtures. The energy efficient, brighter lights qualified for rebates from Heartland’s energy efficiency program, Power Forward.

“The Tobins have done a remarkable job with Roadside Food and Fuel,” said Heartland Chief Communications Officer Ann Hyland. “They essentially created a new business with something to offer everyone in Plankinton as well as those passing by on the interstate. Heartland is excited to see their positive impact on the community.”

Family affair Roadside Food and Fuel is a quick and easy stop off Interstate 90 with quality Sinclair petroleum in addition to the new food offerings.

Twelve full- and part-time workers were added to the 7 original Roadside employees who stayed on.

The entire Tobin family has been active in managing the store as their sons Hadley, Griffin, Cain and Will have all taken an active role at the business, whether it be working

The station received over $700 from Heartland in commercial lighting rebates.

The station was also able to take advantage of Heartland’s growth incentive program. New and expanding businesses are eligible for rebates on their electric bills equating to one year’s worth of free power over a three-year period. The station was able to start taking advantage of the incentive in the third quarter of 2020, after renovations were complete.

LED lights brighten up the interior. Photo courtesy of The South Dakota Mail.

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Some of the Roadside Pia Pryor, own Cory in themembers kitchen, stocking shelves,crew: or sweeping floors. Tobin, and Beth Thomas. Photo courtesy of The South Dakota Mail. Hints of Plankinton nostalgia can be seen and felt at the Roadside with dining tables crafted from flooring from a former local grocery store floor. The Tobins also hope to add signage from local Main Street businesses to the interior décor to continue the hometown feel.

Tobin credits the success of the business to their employees. He is also appreciative of his business mentor, former owner John Neuheisel, for working the past year at the station, offering institutional knowledge and guidance. Tobin is proud to be from Plankinton and is looking forward to playing an active role in the future of the community. “We’re all stewards of these businesses,” he says. Did your community just complete a large project? Do you have an exciting project in the works? Contact the Director of Marketing and Communications to get your city news in the next issue of South Dakota Municipalities. 31

Local Bridge Replacement and Removal Project Recipients Announced

The South Dakota Transportation Commission awarded 31 local bridge replacement projects totaling approximately $20 million at their meeting in Pierre on Thursday, April 29. Eleven local bridge removal projects, totaling approximately $1.5 million, were also awarded.

Bridge replacement award recipients are: Beadle County (2), Bon Homme County, Brookings County, Butte County (2), Codington County, Grant County (2), Hand County (6), Hutchinson County, Jerauld County, Lawrence County, Miner County, Pennington County (2), Roberts County (2), city of Selby, city of Spearfish, Spink County (2), Tripp County (2), Union County, and Ziebach County. The 11 bridge removal project award recipients are: Beadle County, Clay County (3), Hand County, Hamlin County, Marshall County, city of Parkston, Potter County,

city of Whitewood, and Yankton County. Two cities and seven counties submitted 11 bridge removal applications Overall, 107 bridge replacement applications, totaling $95.7 million in total project costs, were received by the South Dakota Department of Transportation. Four cities and 37 counties submitted the 107 bridge replacement applications. .

The projects will require a 18.05 percent local match. In March the Transportation Commission allocated approximately $3.3 million dollars to help offset the local match resulting in approximately a 5-6% share for the local governments selected. For more information regarding the replacement program, contact Doug Kinniburgh at 605-773-4284.

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Last year at this time, we advised of the legal opinions we rely on to determine compensability of Covid-19 under South Dakota workers’ compensation law. The general conclusion was that the exposure and/or illness is not compensable. We have received minimal claims for COVID exposures and no benefits have been paid. Since that time, the South Dakota legislature has acted to clarify the legalities through HB 1046. With the statute, the judicial system will not be overburdened with claim litigation. Governor Noem signed it into law effective July 1, 2021 with a retroactive date of January 2020.

The law states that one may not bring a claim or action unless the exposure is intentional and results in the COVID-19 diagnosis. Further, notable to workers’ compensation law, Section 21-68-6(3) states that Covid-19 is not an occupational disease. Therefore, the employee would need to prove that they sustained an injury at work and that the exposure was intentional. You can find HB 1046 here: https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/216992.pdf

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Washington Report: By Senator Mike Rounds

During the pandemic, everyone has been using the extra time at home to get caught up on Do It Yourself (DIY) projects. If you’ve been at your local hardware store lately, you’ve probably noticed that 2x4 boards which are normally $2.50 are now almost $7. But you may not have considered how this price increase is just a sign of a macro issue that has a significant impact on our state’s economy and environment.

When the pandemic first started, we immediately saw businesses close or offer limited capacity. The timber industry was not excluded from this fate. They had to figure out how to operate sawmills in a COVID-safe manner in accordance with Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. On top of that, 2020 was anticipated to be a tough year for the housing market according to several economic forecasts. In preparation, the timber industry adjusted for the anticipated lower demand by cutting shifts and lowering production.

Surprisingly, however, the demand for lumber did not decrease. In fact, it was quite the opposite. Housing— where everyone was spending exponentially more time— turned out to be one of the strongest sectors of the economy in 2020. Throughout the spring building season, demand continued to climb. Interest rates reached historic lows, which led to a soaring amount of new housing construction. Additionally, a lot of canceled vacations led to the same DIY trend all across America. In an unpredictable year, the lumber industry had unpredictable supply and demand. This set the stage for record-high prices.

A boom in demand could be very positive for South Dakota’s economy and environment. However, we’re dependent upon the federal government to respond to this increased demand and hopefully respond with an increase in the supply of lumber.

Into the Woods South Dakota’s Black Hills region houses a robust timber industry employing more than 1,400 hardworking South Dakotans with an economic impact of over $120 million per year. They make hundreds of products with virtually no waste - even the sawdust is swept off the floor and used to make wood stove pellets to heat homes - all while being responsible environmental stewards who work hard for a healthy forest.

Not to get too deep into the weeds (or should I say deep into the woods), the timber industry measures production in terms of CCF which is 100 cubic feet of lumber. The Black Hills private timber industry has the capacity to process about 240,000 CCF. This keeps the mills running near capacity, people employed and forest products on the shelves of our retailers.

In South Dakota, private timber mills procure their wood products from the Black Hills National Forest (BHNF). Industry experts say the BHNF can easily produce more than 200,000 CCF without any problems. In fact, in order to maintain a healthy forest, we must actively manage it with long-term conservation goals, including logging. However, since 2000, the BHNF has only averaged 186,000 CCF in timber sales.

Unfortunately, the U.S. Forest Service recently proposed reducing the BHNF timber sales program, when they should actually be increasing it. That’s why, I joined the South Dakota and Wyoming Congressional Delegation in sending a letter to Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen expressing our concerns about a recent recommendation to reduce the timber sales program at BHNF.

Historically, the BHNF is nationally recognized as an example of proactive forest management. This proactive management is good for the environment by reducing the impacts of infestation and wildfires. It is also good for our local economy supporting 1,400 jobs.

Let’s hope the U.S. Forest Service and the timber industry can work together to increases timber sales this season. South Dakota is uniquely positioned to be part of the solution to lowering our lumber costs.

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July 17 Sioux Empire on Tap Sioux Falls

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ASSISTANT OPERATIONS/PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER: Centerville, SD - The City of Centerville is taking applications for an Assistant Public Works manager. Work areas include but are not limited to water, sewer, streets, parks, snow removal, and swimming pool. Must be a high school graduate. Must have, or be able to acquire in a timely manner, the following certificates required by the State of South Dakota to operate water and wastewater facilities: Class I Wastewater Collection, Class I Wastewater Treatment or Stabilization Pond, Class I Water Distribution, Pool Maintenance Certificate, Class B CDL with air brakes. Knowledge of all types of equipment desired. Wage DOE. Applications may be obtained at City Hall, 741 Main Street, Centerville, SD 57014 or online at www.centervillesd.com. Position open until filled. EOE.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR: Chamberlain, SD - The City of Chamberlain is seeking a positive, proactive, self-starter to join our growing community. Chamberlain is located at the I-90 crossroad of South Dakota, where east meets west and overlooking the beautiful Missouri River where outdoor activities explode and a great way of life abounds. While receiving excellent wages and benefits, the City Administrator will work with the City Council to continue positive trajectory for the growing needs of the community. Contact Nicky at 605-234-4401 or chamberlainng@midstatesd.net for more information.

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CITY ADMINISTRATOR: Summerset, SD - The City of Summerset is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as City Administrator. Under the general policy and executive guidance from the City Commission, the City Administrator assists and/or is responsible for ensuring effective operations of the City. The City Administrator provides a conduit between day-to-day activities of the various departments, citizens and elected officials. The City Administrator is a professional representative of the community tasked to work towards collaborative efforts for economic growth and quality municipal services to best serve its citizens. Interested applicants will undergo a phone screening to review a detailed job description and qualifications. An in-person panel interview will follow for selected applicants. Final selection will be made by City Commission and be contingent upon background check and pre-employment drug screen.

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ELECTRIC UTILITY SUPERVISOR: Groton, SD This position is responsible for managing, supervising, and participating in the operations, construction, maintenance, and repair of electric utility infrastructure. A full job description can be found on the city’s website at https://www.city.grotonsd.gov/forms. Compensation begins at $40 per hour. Review of applications will begin immediately and will be accepted until position is filled.

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WATER/WASTEWATER MAINTENANCE OPERATOR: Hot Springs, SD - The City of Hot Springs is currently accepting applications for a full-time Water/Wastewater Maintenance Worker. Desired minimum qualifications include: High School diploma or GED equivalent, valid SD driver’s license; Class B CDL with tank endorsement preferred or ability to obtain license upon hire or two (2) years of experience relating to construction, maintenance, or repair or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Formal application required, resume with experience, education, qualifications and cover letter recommended. Starting wage: $10.95-$13.69 DOEQ, with the ability to raise base rate $1 per certification up to amounts required to run city system. Benefit package include: Health, Dental, State Retirement, Vision, 10 paid holidays per year, as well as sick and vacation leave. For a complete job description and application, visit www.hs-sd.org and search city employment opportunities.

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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 9-14-5; 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 vicepresident 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)

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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)

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 33-1511.1; 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) No later than July 1 – Each municipal governing body 45

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 – Appointed municipal officials are usually appointed. The appointment may be annual, or for an interval determined by the governing body. (SDCL 9-14-3)

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 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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