City Council — Dell Rapids, SD
Date: 2026-03-16

DELL RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL
 MEETING MINUTES
 Monday, March 16,2026 at 7:00 PM

The roll was called finding the following members present: Bill Schmidt, Amanda Hein, Wendy
Nelson, Chuck Jones, Denise Cavigielli, Denise Hanzlik, Mayor Marsha Symens.
Absent: Chad Ronshaugen, Fran Ruesink

Wendy Nelson moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Chuck Jones. Motion carried.

Denise Hanzlik moved to approve the minutes, seconded by Denise Cavigielli. Motion carried.

At 7:02 p.m. Chuck Jones moved to temporarily adjourn as city council and convene as board of
equalization, seconded by Amanda Hein. Motion carried.

The roll was called finding the following members present at the Board of Equalization Meeting:
Bill Schmidt, Amanda Hein, Wendy Nelson, Chuck Jones, Denise Cavigielli, Denise Hanzlik,
Marsha Symens and Jason Uphoff. Absent: Chad Ronshaugen, Fran Ruesink

K & K RENTALS - 609 ORLEANS AVE
Parcel#22203: S 72' Lot 1 Bk 41 Dell Rapids City Original
Owner was Present: Brian Graham 910 E 8th St, Dell Rapids, SD 57022
Current Valuation: Land: $12,900 Bldg: $147,800

Denise Cavigielli moved to make no change to the assessment value, seconded by Chuck Jones.
Motion carried.

BRIAN GRAHAM - 405 E 5TH ST
Parcel#22089: W 6' Lot 3 & All Lot 4 Bk 31 Dell Rapids City Original
Owner was Present: Brian Graham 910 E 8th St, Dell Rapids, SD 57022
Current Valuation: Land: $23,100 Bldg: $82,500

Wendy Nelson moved to make no change to the assessment value, seconded by Denise Hanzlik.
Motion carried.

BRIAN GRAHAM - 910 E 8TH ST
Parcel#22276: Vac Alley & Lots 3 to Lot 12 Bk 53 Dell Rapids City Original
Owner was Present: Brian Graham 910 E 8th St, Dell Rapids, SD 57022
Current Valuation: Land: $76,845 Bldg: $238,151

Chuck Jones moved to make no change to the assessment value, seconded by Amanda Hein.
Motion carried.

At 7:16 pm Bill Schmidt moved to adjourn as board of equalization and reconvene as city
council, seconded by Denise Cavigielli. Motion carried.
The roll was called finding the following members present: Bill Schmidt, Amanda Hein, Wendy
Nelson, Chuck Jones, Denise Cavigielli, Denise Hanzlik, Mayor Marsha Symens.
Absent: Chad Ronshaugen, Fran Ruesink

Denise Hanzlik moved to approve the consent agenda containing the following claims, seconded
by Chuck Jones. Motion carried.

Vendor Description Amount
A-Ox Welding Supply Rental 165.13
AD Star Supplies 2,109.30
Amazon Supplies 903.37
American Engineering Testing Testing 120.75
Appeara Services 143.32
Badger Meter Inc Services 411.44
Beal Distributing Inc Liquor 27,107.99
Brookings Area Transit Transit Expenses 60.12
Cask & Cork Liquor 68.00
Chem Dry Riverside Cleaning 365.00
County Fair Foods Supplies 54.31
Dakota Beverage Liquor 29,387.99
Dell Rapids Ace Supplies 1,004.85
Dell Rapids Coop Grain Supplies 366.00
Dell Rapids Haven 2026 Stipend 10,000.00
Dell Rapids Law Firm Attorney Fee 2,366.00
Dell Rapids Lumber Supplies 414.44
Dells Electric Inc Light Repairs 1,308.01
Elite Cleaning Services 905.00
Garbage N More Utilities 480.00
Global Distributing Liquor 38.00
Golden West Telecommunications Utilities 1,111.77
Hawkins Sewer Supplies 3,088.06
Hofer Roofing Park Improvements 4,489.80
Howe Services 1,153.10
Ingram Library Services Books 70.20
Johnson Brothers Liquor 21,050.29
Linweld Inc Rental 120.39
LNW Gaming Lottery 45.00
Loyal Electric Inc Liquor 449.99
Mandel Electric LLC Sewer Supplies 4,366.89
Marco Inc Licenses 749.97
Mastercard Supplies 3,563.11
MC&R Pools Training 800.00
Christopher Mergen Clothing Allowance 300.00
Metering & Technology Meter Replacements 7,168.68
Midwest Alarm Services 159.54
Midwestern Mechanical Services 487.01
MCWC Utilities 24,976.92
NAPA Auto Parts Supplies 236.98
New Century Press Publications 628.96
Republic National Distributing Liquor 1,876.37
Revize LLC Website Upgrade 3,396.00
Roto-Rooter Services 386.57
SD Department of Revenue Sales Tax 151.91
SD Department of Revenue Lottery 2,053.57
SF Area Humane Society Animal Control 208.26
Southern Wine & Spirits Liquor 3,754.40
Titan Machinery Repairs 5,373.15
TKE Elevator Services 1,966.91
U Drive Technology Services 50.04
Xcel Energy Utilities 8,493.61
US Bank Payoff Loans 972,776.98
Council March 13, 2026 Payroll 1,057.80
General Government March 13, 2026 Payroll 7,796.28
Planning Commission March 13, 2026 Payroll 183.10
Finance Office March 13, 2026 Payroll 8,019.80
Building Inspections March 13, 2026 Payroll 80.13
Streets March 13, 2026 Payroll 6,823.20
Pool March 13, 2026 Payroll 4.95
Riverside March 13, 2026 Payroll 1,345.19
Parks March 13, 2026 Payroll 2,553.60
Library March 13, 2026 Payroll 7,376.22
Economic Development March 13, 2026 Payroll 2,962.50
Water March 13, 2026 Payroll 5,508.60
Sewer March 13, 2026 Payroll 7,046.80
941 Payroll Taxes March 13, 2026 Payroll 11,702.65

2026 SLURRY SEAL PROJECT BIDS
Bill Schmidt moved to approve the bid from ASTECH in the amount of $87,147.60 for the 2026
slurry seal project, seconded by Chuck Jones. This is part of the City of Sioux Falls contract.
Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 2026-06
Denise Hanzlik moved to approve Resolution 2026-06 setting water rates, seconded by Amanda
Hein. Roll Call: Ayes: Bill Schmidt, Amanda Hein, Wendy Nelson, Chuck Jones, Denise
Cavigielli, Denise Hanzlik. Nays: None. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 2026-07
Wendy Nelson moved to approve Resolution 2026-07 setting water surcharge rates, seconded by
Denise Cavigielli. Roll Call: Ayes: Bill Schmidt, Amanda Hein, Wendy Nelson, Chuck Jones,
Denise Cavigielli, Denise Hanzlik. Nays: None. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 2026-08
Denise Hanzlik moved to approve Resolution 2026-08 setting sewer rates, seconded by Denise
Cavigielli. Roll Call: Ayes: Bill Schmidt, Amanda Hein, Wendy Nelson, Chuck Jones, Denise
Cavigielli, Denise Hanzlik. Nays: None. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 2026-09
Amanda Hein moved to approve Resolution 2026-09 setting sewer surcharge rates, seconded by
Chuck Jones. Roll Call: Ayes: Bill Schmidt, Amanda Hein, Wendy Nelson, Chuck Jones, Denise
Cavigielli, Denise Hanzlik. Nays: None. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE NO 955
TITLE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DELL RAPIDS, SD, AMENDING CHAPTER
21, ARTICLE II,OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELL RAPIDS
REGARDING WATER. Denise Hanzlik moved to approve first reading, seconded by Bill
Schmidt. Roll Call: Ayes: Bill Schmidt, Amanda Hein, Wendy Nelson, Chuck Jones, Denise
Cavigielli, Denise Hanzlik. Nays: None. Motion carried.

WATER CONNECTION FEES
Discussion on Water Connection and water meter fees. A first reading will be brought forward
at the next meeting. No formal action taken.

LIBRARY ANNUAL REPORT
Denise Hanzlik moved to approve the Dell Rapids Carnegie Public Library 2025 annual report,
seconded by Denise Cavigielli. Motion carried.

CONSUMPTION PERMIT AT LIBRARY
Bill Schmidt moved to approve the consumption permit for June 3, 2026 at the library for an
adult education program, seconded by Amanda Hein. Motion carried.

GOVERNOR DECLARED HOLIDAYS
Denise Cavigielli moved to approve Friday, April 3, 2026 as a holiday to city full-time staff,
seconded by Denise Hanzlik. Motion carried.

FINANCE OFFICER REPORT
February Financials were presented. Credit card fees are starting March 23rd and will be
2.5%. We have started to install new meters for those that are not pulling in the hourly reads, if
we have contacted you, please reach out to City Hall to make an appointment.
ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
Matt Larson has completed his six-month probationary period and is now considered a
permanent employee.

LIBRARY UPDATE
The Library received a $10,000 grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York. You can now
use your Libby app to borrow items from Siouxland and the Black Hills Library consortium with
the new partnership between associations! This partnership allows you to add your library card
with our Dell Rapids Carnegie Library to their consortiums to browse and download eBooks and
audiobooks. For any questions or help, please contact the library.

At 7:51 pm Wendy Nelson moved to adjourn, seconded by Denise Cavigielli. Motion carried.

Respectfully Submitted,

Christina Smith
Christina Smith
Finance Officer