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Lincoln County Commissioners extend public comment time to five minutes
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, January 13 in the Lincoln County Boardroom. Chief Civil Deputy State’s Attorney, Drew DeGroot requested board discussion and possible action regarding the Lincoln County Board of Commissioner Public Comment Policies. “Pursuant to your rules and procedure that you adopted last year, there needs to be an annual review of the public comment policies. At this point, we haven’t heard any feedback from the commissioners and st
6 hours ago
Salary increases, airport finances spark debate at Lincoln County Commission meeting
With all members present the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, Jan. 6 in the Lincoln County boardroom. Commissioners heard agenda items including electing positions, salary discussions, the courthouse, and airport. Chairwoman Tiffani Landeen called the meeting to order asking to elect a new chair and vice chair. Motion to approve Commissioner Landeen as chair by Jim Schmidt, seconded by Betty Otten, motion carried 3-2 with Doug Putnam and Joel Arends being th
Jan 15
County approves bond refunding, reviews old courthouse options
With all members present, the Lincoln County Commissioners met Tuesday, Dec. 23 in the Lincoln County boardroom to discuss agenda items. Chairwoman, Tiffani Landeen started the meeting with a public hearing regarding the proposed issuance by the Issuer of its Tax-Exempt Refunding Revenue Bonds (the “Bonds”), in one or more series, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $9,900,000. The proceeds of the Bonds will be used to refund all or a portion of prior obligations i
Dec 30, 2025
County sets airport hangar rates
With all members present, the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, Dec. 9 in the Lincoln County Boardroom. Commissioners heard agenda items including the creation of a public defender advisory committee, continued airport discussions, and courthouse closure for Christmas Eve. Auditor Sheri Lund asked the commission to consider a motion to establish a public defender advisory committee pursuant to SDCL 7-16A-4. Lund asked for a committee and direction on how to r
Dec 18, 2025
County Commissioners address pay raises, airport future
With all members present, the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, Dec. 2 in the Lincoln County Boardroom. Commissioners heard agenda items including digitizing files, pay raises, and airport conversations. Commission Assistant, Paul Anderson stood in for 4-H Advisor, Wendy Sweeter to give notice of intent to hold a raffle per SDCL 22-25-25 - Lincoln County 4-H Shooting Sports. No action is needed for the raffle unless the board objects. No action was taken. Au
Dec 11, 2025
Planned Solar Project fails to gain approval at Lincoln County Commission meeting
With all members present, the Lincoln County Board of Commission met Tuesday, Nov. 25 in the Lincoln County Boardroom. Commissioners heard agenda items including public hearings and prisoner costs. Chairwoman Tiffani Landeen opened the meeting with a public hearing to consider an application for a Retail On-Sale Liquor License on the following described premises to wit: The Good Earth Farm LLC, Plat of: Tract 2C of Kroger’s Addition NW 1/4-28-98-51 Lincoln County SD. Parcel
Dec 4, 2025
Commissioners tackle zoning changes, food drive update, and meeting rules
The Lincoln County Commissioners met Thursday, Nov. 13 in the Lincoln County Boardroom. Commissioners heard agenda items, including the first reading of zoning ordinances, an update on the food drive, and discussions on rules and procedures. Chairwoman Tiffani Landeen started the meeting with the first reading for an ordinance of Lincoln County, SD, amending the code of ordinances of the county by changing the zone of the property described as lot 2 of tract 3 of Huizenga Far
Nov 20, 2025
County Commissioners address wastewater plans, EMS concerns
With all members present, the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, Nov. 4 in the Lincoln County Boardroom. Chairwoman Tiffani Landeen opened the meeting with a presentation from South Lincoln Rural Water on Regional Wastewater efforts with possible board support. Managing partner of Teton Ridge Consulting, Steve Watson and General Manager of South Lincoln Rural Water, John Sterns, were present to give information on the project. “As county commissioners, you un
Nov 13, 2025
Commissioners discuss zoning boundaries, approve mileage increase, and support veterans initiative
With all members present, the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, Oct. 14, in the Lincoln County Boardroom. Chairwoman Tiffani Landeen started the meeting with the first reading and staff briefing — an ordinance of Lincoln County, SD, amending the code of ordinances by revising Chapter 155, Joint Zoning Regulations for Lincoln County and the City of Sioux Falls, Section 155.010: Boundaries of Joint and Platting Jurisdiction. Planning Director Toby Brown provid
Oct 22, 2025
Lincoln County revisits Airport Board; approves bridge and election updates
With all members present, the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, Oct. 7 in the Lincoln County Boardroom to discuss agenda items including a public hearing, bridge plans, and election precinct boundary changes. Chairwoman Tiffani Landeen started the meeting with a second reading and public hearing for an Ordinance of Lincoln County, SD, amending Section 1 of Ordinance 0904-06, Section 1: Organization; The Airport Board shall consist of seven (7) individuals as
Oct 16, 2025
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