Minnehaha County Zoning Decisions: June 2026

In June 2026, Minnehaha County held 4 public meetings covering zoning matters. 3 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 3 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was down 8% compared to May (184 activity items across 3 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Rezoning 2605 at 473rd Ave & SD Hwy 115

Approved.

Rezoning of approximately 20 acres (four lots, Overvaag tracts 10-13, SW quarter section 8, Dell Rapids Township) from RR5 Rural Residential to C Commercial, about three-quarters mile to 1.5 miles west of Dell Rapids city limits, owned by Dells Area Health Center for a future hospital and clinic. Several residents spoke in favor; neighbors Melissa DeNoon and Sheba Schleicher opposed, citing the comprehensive plan, lack of completed traffic/drainage/utility studies, and utility extension costs. County roll call approved unanimously (Kipley, Benaga, Blindberg, Heise, Kerski all aye); Dell Rapids city roll call approved unanimously (Rucink, Nelson, Jones, Cavagelli, Ronshagen all aye).

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Resolution to petition SD DOT on Highway 140 boundary dispute with Brandon

Approved.

Adopted resolution authorizing the highway department through the state's attorney's office to initiate a petition with the SD DOT pursuant to SDCL 31-17-17 to determine assignment of Highway 140 and resolve a boundary line dispute with the City of Brandon, which annexed both sides of a road without annexing the road. The county seeks to transfer the road to Brandon, which has plans tied to a south-side development.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Human Services exam room renovation contract award

Approved.

Awarded contract to Reynolds Construction Management Services, LLC for the Minnehaha County Human Services exam room renovation, converting four offices to exam rooms. Low bid of $139,900 of four bids received June 17. City of Brandon (city) pays entire project, no county expense.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Zoning Changes

• RR-5 → C, approximately 20 acres at 473rd Avenue & SD Highway 115, Dell Rapids Township (Dells Area Health Center)

Top Keywords This Month

• commercial: 25 instances
• rezoning: 22 instances
• residential: 17 instances
• zoning: 14 instances
• comprehensive plan: 14 instances

What to Watch

• Commercial mentions were up 213% from May.
• Rezoning came up 340% more often than May.
• Comprehensive plan is new this month with 14 mentions, not present in May.

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