Council approves seasonal hires, pool staff and a police department hire; insurance renewal shows no premium increase
April 06, 2026 | Brandon , Minnehaha County, South Dakota
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At the start of the meeting the council approved routine personnel and consent items including a wage adjustment for Matt Jensen, a tax abatement and five plats on the consent calendar. The council then approved seasonal hires for the golf course, pool and parks (including Jared Selenus and Scott Carroll) and approved a special-event carnival at Marti Park and related permits.
The council reviewed the Safety Town program, which staff described as part of the summer park program; staff noted that Vicky David started Safety Town in 2021 and continues to coordinate the program with local public-safety resources. Council approved continuing the program and related staffing.
In public safety staffing, the chief recommended hiring Ethan Height Camp to fill an open police position; the council approved the hire by motion and voice vote.
On benefits, staff introduced the employee health insurance renewal and noted favorable results. Insurance representative Casey Sonu was present; staff recorded that premiums were effectively unchanged for the third consecutive year and that a slightly younger employee mix had helped moderate costs. On the record, the council approved the insurance renewal.
What happens next: routine personnel filings will be completed; staff will finalize hire paperwork and proceed with seasonal scheduling, and the insurer/agent will implement the renewed coverage for employees.
The council reviewed the Safety Town program, which staff described as part of the summer park program; staff noted that Vicky David started Safety Town in 2021 and continues to coordinate the program with local public-safety resources. Council approved continuing the program and related staffing.
In public safety staffing, the chief recommended hiring Ethan Height Camp to fill an open police position; the council approved the hire by motion and voice vote.
On benefits, staff introduced the employee health insurance renewal and noted favorable results. Insurance representative Casey Sonu was present; staff recorded that premiums were effectively unchanged for the third consecutive year and that a slightly younger employee mix had helped moderate costs. On the record, the council approved the insurance renewal.
What happens next: routine personnel filings will be completed; staff will finalize hire paperwork and proceed with seasonal scheduling, and the insurer/agent will implement the renewed coverage for employees.
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