City Council — Dell Rapids, SD
Date: 2026-05-04

DELL RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL
 MEETING MINUTES
 Monday, May 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM

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

Wendy Nelson moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Denise Cavigielli. Motion carried.

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

David Schmidt of 108 E 14th St was present for discussion.

CONSENT AGENDA
Denise Hanzlik moved to approve the consent agenda, seconded by Chuck Jones which
contained the following claims. Motion carried.

Vendor Description Amount
All Out Industries Labor 420.94
Amazon Supplies 552.74
Anderson Nurseries, Inc Trees 1,375.00
Anderson, Greg Training Reimbursement 12.41
Appeara Services 143.32
Avera Occupational Medicne Services 86.10
Badger Meter Inc Services 411.44
BATA Transit Expense 5,415.79
Cask & Cork Liquor 195.00
County Fair Foods Supplies 24.57
Dell Rapids Ace Supplies 520.32
Dells Electric, Inc Services 1,746.54
Dells Professional Building Rent 160.00
Delta Dental Insurance 1,431.20
DGR Engineering 42,671.33
Elite Cleaning Services 905.00
Garbage N More Utilities 480.00
Global Distributing Liquor 39.00
Gordon Flesch Company Printers 373.45
Health Pool of SD Insurance 28,880.16
Ideal Tent & Event Rentals Riverside Services 1,041.06
Lacey's Portable Restrooms Park Rental 875.00
Marco, Inc It Services & Equip 3,117.57
Matthew Larson Travel Reimbursement 397.30
Maximum Promotions Supplies 115.00
Midamerican Energy Company Utilities 887.97
My Turn Playsystems Inc Park Maint. 3,972.00
Napa Auto Parts Supplies 30.00
New Century Press Publications 358.33
New York Life Insurance Insurance 252.00
Okoboji Wines Liquor 236.75
Price, Andrew Training/DOT 164.00
Republic National Distributing Liquor 3,464.70
Rivistas, LLC subscriptions 981.55
Sanitation Products, Inc Street Repairs 532.85
SD Public Health Lab Sewer Testing 1,315.00
SD State Treasurer Lottery 678.29
Southern Wine & Spirits Liquor 6,685.34
The Library Store Supplies 175.04
Xcel Energy Utilities 9,241.08
Council April 24, 2026 Payroll 1,057.80
City Administration April 24, 2026 Payroll 7,825.05
Planning Commission April 24, 2026 Payroll 183.10
Finance Office April 24, 2026 Payroll 8,019.81
Building Inspections April 24, 2026 Payroll 112.18
Streets April 24, 2026 Payroll 6,823.20
Riverside April 24, 2026 Payroll 1,295.19
Parks April 24, 2026 Payroll 2,753.60
Library April 24, 2026 Payroll 7,370.51
Economic Development April 24, 2026 Payroll 2,962.50
Water April 24, 2026 Payroll 5,508.60
Sewer April 24, 2026 Payroll 6,925.55
941 Payroll Taxes April 24, 2026 Payroll 11,705.02
SD Retirement System April Contributions 11,727.42
SD Retirement Supplemental April Contributions 850.00


ORDINANCE NO 959 – SECOND READING
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DELL RAPIDS, SD, REPEALING SECTION 15-95,
CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE VI, OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELL
RAPIDS REGARDING CARRYING CONCEALED WEAPONS. David Schmidt was present
for discussion. Amanda Hein moved to approve the second reading, seconded by Denise
Cavigielli. Roll Call: Ayes: Bill Schmidt, Amanda Hein, Wendy Nelson, Chuck Jones, Denise
Cavigielli, Fran Ruesink, Denise Hanzlik. Nays: None. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE NO 960 – SECOND READING
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DELL RAPIDS, SD, REPEALING SECTION 20-255
(A)(7) AND (C), CHAPTER 20, ARTICLE XIV, OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF DELL RAPIDS REGARDING PARKING. Bill Schmidt moved to approve the second
reading, seconded by Denise Hanzlik. Roll Call: Ayes: Bill Schmidt, Amanda Hein, Denise
Cavigielli, Denise Hanzlik. Nays: Wendy Nelson, Chuck Jones, Fran Ruesink. Motion carried.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Wendy Nelson moved to approve Chuck Jones as President, seconded by Denise Hanzlik. Roll
Call: Ayes: Bill Schmidt, Amanda Hein, Wendy Nelson, Denise Cavigielli, Fran Ruesink,
Denise Hanzlik. Nays: None. Abstain: Chuck Jones. Motion carried.

Wendy Nelson moved to approve Denise Cavigielli as Vice President, seconded by Chuck Jones.
Roll Call: Ayes: Bill Schmidt, Amanda Hein, Wendy Nelson, Chuck Jones, Fran Ruesink,
Denise Hanzlik. Nays: None. Abstain: Denise Cavigielli. Motion carried.

OTHER APPOINTMENTS AND DESIGNATIONS
Denise Hanzlik moved to approve the appointment of Denise Cavigielli, Chad Ronshaugen, Fran
Ruesink and Bill Schmidt on the Finance and Utilities Committee, seconded by Wendy Nelson.
David Schmidt was present for discussion. Motion carried.

Chuck Jones moved to approve the appointment of Bill Schmidt, Denise Hanzlik, Wendy Nelson
and Denise Cavigielli on the Policy and Policy and Procedures Committee, seconded by Fran
Ruesink. Motion carried.

Bill Schmidt moved to approve the appointment of Wendy Nelson, Chuck Jones and Amanda
Hein on the Riverside Committee, seconded by Denise Cavigielli. Motion carried.

Denise Hanzlik moved to approve the appointment of Denise Hanzlik, Fran Ruesink, Chad
Ronshaugen and Amanda Hein on the Parks Committee, seconded by Chuck Jones. Motion
carried.

Chuck Jones moved to approve the appointment of Chad Ronshaugen as the Dell Rapids
Economic Development Corporation Liaison, seconded by Bill Schmidt. Motion carried.

Wendy Nelson moved to approve the appointment of Denise Cavigielli as the Dell Rapids
Carnegie Public Library Board Liaison, seconded by Denise Hanzlik. Motion carried.

Chuck Jones moved to approve the appointment of Mayor Marsha Symens as the Dell Rapids
Chamber of Commerce Liaison, seconded by Denise Cavigielli. Motion carried.

Denise Hanzlik moved to approve the Dells City Journal as the official newspaper for the City of
Dell Rapids for the next year, seconded by Fran Ruesink. Motion carried.

Amanda Hein moved to approve the following depositories as presented: First National Bank
Sioux Falls, First Interstate Bank and South Dakota Public Funds Investment Trust(SD FIT),
seconded by Denise Cavigielli. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 2026-15
Wendy Nelson moved to approve Resolution 2026-15 authorizing agents to sign plats, seconded
by Denise Hanzlik. Roll Call: Ayes: Bill Schmidt, Amanda Hein, Wendy Nelson, Chuck Jones,
Denise Cavigielli, Fran Ruesink, Denise Hanzlik. Nays: None. Motion carried.

MOTORIZED SCOOTERS/E-BIKES
Discussion was held on whether to draft an ordinance regarding Motorized Scooters and E-
Bikes. David Schmidt was present for discussion. No formal action was taken.

FINANCE OFFICER REPORT
The Water Quality Report went out on April 22nd to residents as required by SD DANR. This
notice was on their Utility Bill: The CCR (Drinking Water Report) is now available
at https://www.cityofdellrapids.org/waterreport.php. If you need a hard copy, please call our
office at 605-340-1670.

ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
The Mayor issued an Arbor Day Proclamation. The City and the Presentation Sisters will be
engaging in a tree planting ceremony at the Park Pavilion building on May 14th at 1pm.

At 7:54 pm Denise Cavigielli moved to adjourn, seconded by Denise Hanzlik. Motion carried.

Respectfully Submitted,

Christina Smith
Christina Smith
Finance Officer