City Council — Dell Rapids, SD
Date: 2026-01-05

DELL RAPIDS CITY COUNIL
 MEETING MINUTES
 Monday, January 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM

The roll was called finding the following members present: Bill Schmidt, Amanda Hein, Wendy
Nelson, Chuck Jones, Chad Ronshaugen, Denise Cavigielli, Fran Ruesink, Denise Hanzlik and
Mayor Marsha Symens. Absent: None

Denise Cavigielli moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Chuck Jones. Motion carried.

Bill Schmidt moved to approve the minutes, seconded by Wendy Nelson. Motion carried.

Sawyer Hebert of 1404 Bitterroot Rd was present to update the council on his Eagle Scout
Project. He completed construction of four bat houses and provided photos to Council.

NOTICE OF HEARING FOR RESOLUTION 2026-03
Review and approve Resolution 2026-03 approving a Retail on-off sale Wine and Cider license
and Operating agreement with Tashi LLC. Denise Cavigielli moved to approve, seconded by
Denise Hanzlik. Roll Call: Ayes: Bill Schmidt, Amanda Hein, Wendy Nelson, Chuck Jones,
Chad Ronshaugen, Denise Cavigielli, Fran Ruesink, Denise Hanzlik. Nays: None. Motion
carried.

NOTICE OF HEARING FOR SPECIAL ON SALE LICENSE
Norby's Inc. applied for a Special On-Sale Liquor License to Operate at Dell Rapids Legion on
February 7, 2026 from 4pm-midnight. Chad Ronshaugen moved to approve, seconded by Chuck
Jones. Motion carried.

Denise Hanzlik moved to approve the following claims on the consent agenda, seconded by
Amanda Hein. Motion carried.

2025 Claims Description Amount
Amazon Capital Services Supplies & Books 1,275.01
Appeara Services 143.67
APX Construction Park Shelter #14 2,873.34
Badger Meter Supplies 551.44
Beal Malt 37,412.06

Brookings Area Transit Maintenance 4.80
Bunkers Oil Company Fuel 787.40
BX Civil & Construction Snow Removal 16,101.25
City of Dell Rapids Utilities 451.95
Dakota Beverage Malt 33,874.34
Dell Rapids Ace Supplies 159.99
Dells Electric Services 198.90
Delta Dental Insurance 1,431.20
DGR Engineering 24,964.60
Elite Cleaning Cleaning Service 1,340.00
Global Distributing Malt 111.00
Gordon Flesch Company Supplies 254.00
Hawkins Inc Supplies 3,124.56
Health Pool of SD Insurance 2,880.16
Ingram Library Services Books 247.70
LG Everist Inc Snow Supplies 7,020.51
LNW Gaming Lottery 45.00
Marco Inc IT Services 2,675.33
Mastercard Supplies 2,982.40
MidAmerican Energy Utilities 2,117.91
Monarch Sales Supplies 116.33
New Century Press Publications 323.14
New York Life Insurance 252.00
Norberg Paints Supplies 290.45
Okoboji Wines Wine 270.75
PINZ Catering 480.02
Republic Liquor 6,778.00
Schade Wine 156.00
Schuch, David Clothing Reimbursement 300.00
SD DOT Shared Use Path 21,001.69
SD Public Health Lab Testing 1,081.00
SD State Treasurer Lottery 1,335.87
Severance Brewing Malt 144.00
Southern Liquor 4,593.35
Verizon Wireless Utilities 198.93
Xcel Energy Utilities 9,974.74
Cortrust Bank TIF #1 38,301.10
Council December 19, 2025 Payroll 1,057.80
General Government December 19, 2025 Payroll 7,237.80
Planning Commission December 19, 2025 Payroll 1,130.23
Finance Office December 19, 2025 Payroll 7,808.81
Building Inspections December 19, 2025 Payroll 1,061.16
Snow December 19, 2025 Payroll 2,417.15
Streets December 19, 2025 Payroll 8,298.74
Community Hall December 19, 2025 Payroll 1,261.19
Parks December 19, 2025 Payroll 296.96
Library December 19, 2025 Payroll 7,098.22
Economic Development December 19, 2025 Payroll 980.77
Water December 19, 2025 Payroll 4,679.04
Sewer December 19, 2025 Payroll 7,745.84
941 Payroll Taxes December 19, 2025 Payroll 11,986.19
SD Retirement Supplemental December Contributions 650.00
SD Retirement System December Contributions 11,642.74

2026 Claims Description Amount
Book Page Subscription 420.00
Dakota Mainstem 2026 Dues 3,908.25
Granicus 2026 Dues 11,835.72
Mastercard Supplies 2,359.67
Minnehaha County Sheriff 1st Qtr 2026 87,590.00
SD DANR 2026 Dues 3,500.00
SD GFOA 2026 Dues 100.00
SD HR Assoc 2026 Dues 50.00
SD Municipal League 2026 Dues 3,411.00
SDML Worker's Comp 2026 Dues 19,967.00
SEAFOG 2026 Dues 200.00
SECOG 2026 Dues 5,853.00
SECOG 2026 Regional Safety 2,500.00
US Bank 4th St Project 2,766.34
US Bank 15th St PH1 Project 7,145.63
US Bank 15th St PH2 Project 10,418.61
US Bank 10th St Project 9,323.09
US Bank SE Ph1 Project 26,353.90
US Bank DW8 8,303.85
US Bank 3rd St Project 17,523.80
US Bank 12 St Drainage 18,105.51
US Bank CW4 16,196.08
US Bank 15th St Ph 2 10,200.96
US Bank SE Ph1 Project 20,001.86
US Bank WW Treatment Facility 25,832.14
US Bank CW9 23,785.92
US Bank CW9 NPS 3,576.59
US Bank CW10 16,399.21
US Bank CW10 NPS 1,983.20
US Bank 3rd St Project 14,839.52


RESOLUTION 2026-01
Review and approve Resolution 2026-01 which sets the wages for 2026. Chad Ronshaugen
moved to amend the Mayor and Council salary to remain the same as 2025, seconded by Denise
Hanzlik. Roll Call: Ayes: Wendy Nelson, Denise Hanzlik, Chad Ronshaugen, Amanda Hein,
Fran Ruesink, Bill Schmidt, Chuck Jones, Denise Cavigielli. Nays: None. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 2026-02
Review and Approve Resolution 2026-02, which appoints Chuck Jones as the SMGA Advisory
Board Member for 2026, with Steve McFarland, City Administrator as an alternate. Denise
Hanzlik moved to approve, seconded by Denise Cavigielli. Roll Call: Ayes: Wendy Nelson,
Denise Hanzlik, Chad Ronshaugen, Amanda Hein, Fran Ruesink, Bill Schmidt, Chuck Jones,
Denise Cavigielli. Nays: None. Motion carried.


APPOINT ALTERNATE TO DAKOTA MAINSTEM
Review and Approve Christina Smith as the Board Alternate to Dakota Mainstem Regional
Water System. Amanda Hein moved to approve, seconded by Chuck Jones. Roll Call: Ayes:
Wendy Nelson, Denise Hanzlik, Chad Ronshaugen, Amanda Hein, Fran Ruesink, Bill Schmidt,
Chuck Jones, Denise Cavigielli. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Chad Ronshaugen moved to adjourn, seconded by Denise Cavigielli. Motion carried.


Respectfully Submitted,

Christina Smith
Christina Smith
Finance Officer