Lincoln County Commission August 25, 2026

The Lincoln County Commission and Sioux Falls City Council considered adoption of the joint-jurisdiction 2050 comprehensive plan on August 25, 2026. Both bodies approved the plan, with provisions for a public discussion on data centers in October; the county did not adopt a proposed data-center moratorium. Public comments and discussion focused on potential effects of hyperscale data centers, including land use, water, energy, noise, and transparency. The commission also adopted an ordinance imposing a county half-cent gross receipts and use tax, with revenue dedicated to owner-occupied property tax relief. State officials estimated roughly $13 million in potential revenue for Lincoln County, while noting uncertainty in rural sales estimates. A public hearing also addressed requested budget authority increases totaling $198,824; the transcript does not capture a vote on that request.

The Turner-Lincoln-Clay Water Project District and Vermillion Basin Water Development District presented a proposal to pursue NRCS watershed and flood-prevention funding, including possible dams and other flood-control work. County sponsorship would be needed to advance planning, but no sponsorship decision or procurement action is recorded. No contract awards, vendor selections, or bid approvals were identified in the transcript.