City Council — Dell Rapids, SD
Date: 2026-01-20

DELL RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL
 MEETING MINUTES
 Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM

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

Denise Cavigielli moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Bill Schmidt. Motion carried.

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

Mark Degraw, Nate O'Bryan and Theresa Durfee from the Dell Rapids Chamber of Commerce
were present to update the council on 2025 Chamber activities, 2026 updates and new ideas.

Jack Majers and Bob Risty of the American Legion were present to Thank the Council for the
stipend received for the improvements to the legion building.

CONSENT AGENDA
Chuck Jones moved to approve the consent agenda, seconded by Denise Hanzlik which
contained the following items: advertising of the summer seasonal positions, plat for Fiegen
Development Park Addition Units 2A, 2B, 2C, Eide Bailly - Statement of Work for the 2025
Audit and the following claims. Motion carried.

Vendor Description Amount
Amazon Capital Services Supplies 177.88
American Legion 2026 Stipend 3,000.00
Appeara Services 287.34
APX Construction Pavilion Project Final 2,800.00
Banner Associates Bridge Project 1,801.80
Benders Sewer and Drain Orleans Project 5,640.10
Brookings Area Transit Transit Expenses 15,699.39
City of Sioux Falls Water Testing 105.48
ClearGov Inc 2026 Software Dues 5,500.00
Climate Systems Services 811.00
Convergint Tech Services 1,757.13
Core & Main Supplies 1,150.94
Dell Rapids Law Firm Attorney Fees 10,525.00
Dell Rapids Lumber Company Supplies 6,941.73
Dells Electric Inc Projects 11,631.59
Direct Digital Control Services 135.00
Elite Cleaning Services 905.00
Equipment Blades Inc Supplies 1,290.00
Global Distributing Liquor 38.00
Golden West Utilities 1,111.69
GOSCMA 2026 Dues 150.00
Hawkins Inc Supplies 3,078.06
Ingram Library Services Books 111.99
Johnson Brothers Famous Brands Liquor 44,724.45
LG Everist Inc Supplies 266.80
Linweld Inc Rental 115.45
Logic Inc Lottery Repairs 128.17
M&T Fire & Safety Supplies 709.08
Mastercard Supplies 10.61
MCWC Water 21,748.15
Midwest Alarm Services 42.85
New Century Press Publishing 22.81
Okoboji Wines Wine 126.00
Overdrive 2026 Dues 1,100.00
Overhead Door Services 262.25
Pfeifer's Supplies 151.46
Republic National Distributing Liquor 5,066.75
SD One Call Locates 71.68
SD State Treasurer Lottery 2,469.57
SD State Treasurer Sales Tax 62.99
SD Unemployment Insurance 4th Quarter 60.35
SF Area Humane Society Animal Control 507.00
Sioux Metro Growth Alliance 2026 Dues 13,861.00
Southern Wine & Spirits Liquor 4,990.33
T&C Self Service Supplies 49.96
Thompson Reuters 2026 Dues 36.00
Tyler Technologies Services 3,262.50
U Drive Technology Texting Service 454.64
Verizon Wireless Utilities 198.93
Xcel Energy Utilities 6,732.91
Council January 2, 2026 Payroll 1,057.80
General Government January 2, 2026 Payroll 7,591.40
Planning Commission January 2, 2026 Payroll 178.30
Finance Office January 2, 2026 Payroll 7,808.81
Building Inspections January 2, 2026 Payroll 93.63
Snow January 2, 2026 Payroll 78.00
Streets January 2, 2026 Payroll 6,794.00
Community Hall January 2, 2026 Payroll 1,357.83
Parks January 2, 2026 Payroll 2,736.40
Library January 2, 2026 Payroll 6,830.78
Economic Development January 2, 2026 Payroll 2,884.62
Water January 2, 2026 Payroll 5,363.82
Sewer January 2, 2026 Payroll 6,784.46
941 Payroll Taxes January 2, 2026 Payroll 11,500.84
Council January 16, 2026 Payroll 1,057.80
General Government January 16, 2026 Payroll 7,796.28
Planning Commission January 16, 2026 Payroll 183.10
Finance Office January 16, 2026 Payroll 8,019.80
Building Inspections January 16, 2026 Payroll 112.18
Streets January 16, 2026 Payroll 6,823.20
Community Hall January 16, 2026 Payroll 1,295.20
Parks January 16, 2026 Payroll 2,553.60
Library January 16, 2026 Payroll 7,208.21
Economic Development January 16, 2026 Payroll 2,962.50
Water January 16, 2026 Payroll 1,800.87
Sewer January 16, 2026 Payroll 6,967.60
941 Payroll Taxes January 16, 2026 Payroll 12,050.47

CO #9 AND PAY APPLICATION #15 - APX CONSTRUCTION
Chad Ronshaugen moved to approve change order #9 and final pay application #15 with APX
Construction for $2,800.00, seconded by Bill Schmidt. Motion carried.

LOTTERY MACHINE
Chad Ronshaugen moved to approve purchasing a new lottery machine for $14,000.00, seconded
by Denise Hanzlik. Motion carried.

CHAPTER 2 MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES
Discussion on Chapter 2 Ordinance changes. A first reading will be presented at the next council
meeting.

CHAPTER 21 MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES
Discussion on Chapter 21 changes. David Schmidt was present for discussion on the changes. A
first reading will be presented at the next council meeting.

RESOLUTION 2026-04
Chad Ronshaugen moved to approve Resolution 2026-04 surplus park building, seconded by Bill
Schmidt. Roll Call: Ayes: Bill Schmidt, Wendy Nelson, Denise Hanzlik, Chad Ronshaugen, Fran
Ruesink, Chuck Jones, Denise Cavigielli. Nays: None. Motion carried.


FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES AGREEMENT
Chad Ronshaugen moved to approve the Fire protection agreement in the amount of $70,000.00
for 2026, seconded by Denise Cavigielli. Motion carried.

FINANCE OFFICER REPORT
Those in city limits will now vote at the Riverside for city and county elections. County will be
sending notices to the voters of the change soon. City will help with texts, social media and
notices in the paper to help inform the residents of the change. Update on end of year financial
reports and sales tax.

ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
Personnel Evaluation - Greg Anderson's new wage will be $34.02 per hour. Update on
upcoming meetings and other items. No formal action required.

At 8:19 p.m. Chad Ronshaugen moved, Denise Cavigielli seconded to go into executive session
to consult with legal counsel, SDCL 1-25-2.3. Motion carried. At 8:56 p.m. Mayor Symens
declared the executive session ended.

At 8:57 p.m. Chad Ronshaugen moved to adjourn, seconded by Bill Schmidt. Motion carried.

Respectfully Submitted,

Christina Smith
Christina Smith
Finance Officer