City Council — Dell Rapids, SD
Date: 2026-05-18

DELL RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL
 MEETING MINUTES
 Monday, May 18, 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,
Mayor Marsha Symens. Absent: None

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

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

MALT BEVERAGE - LICENSE RENEWALS
A public hearing was held, as advertised, to consider renewals for On-Off Sale Malt Beverage
and SD Farm Wine licenses to operate within the City of Dell Rapids from July 1, 2026 to June
30, 2027. Denise Cavigielli moved to approve the following renewals applications, seconded by
Fran Ruesink. Motion carried.

 JMMA Park Inc. dba T&C’s “Other Place”
 Dolgen Midwest, LLC. dba Dollar General Store #22001

CONSENT AGENDA
Amanda Hein moved to approve the consent agenda, seconded by Wendy Nelson which
contained the following claims. Motion carried.

Vendor Description Amount
3D Security Inc Services 1,495.00
Aleza Torrey Utility Refund 133.84
Amazon Capital Services Supplies 953.18
Anderson Nurseries Inc Trees 230.00
Andrew Price Travel Expense 28.00
Appeara Services 142.78
Avera Occupational Medicine Street Services 86.10
BATA Transit Expenses 6,330.27
Beal Distributing Inc Liquor 40,280.43
C & R Supply Repairs 163.21
Cask & Cork Liquor 195.00
Dakota Beverage Liquor 34,269.45
Dell Rapids Ace Supplies 122.70
Dell Rapids Coop Grain Park Repairs 444.00
Dell Rapids Law Firm Attorney fees 2,236.00
Dell Rapids Lumber Company Supplies 568.51
Dells Farm & Tire Repairs 317.00
Dells Plumbing Govt Bldg Services 4,028.95
Diamond Window Cleaning Govt Bldg Services 1,010.00
Distinctive Glass & Window Govt Bldg Services 771.00
Ed's Produce Street Supplies 104.00
Eide Bailly Audit Services 26,775.00
Elite Cleaning Services 905.00
Global Distributing Liquor 39.00
Golden West Utilities 1,111.02
GovPilot LLC Software 10,120.00
Hach Sewer Supplies 410.95
Hawkins Inc Sewer Supplies 3,088.06
IGT Liquor Equipment 14,445.00
Ingram Library Services Library Books 639.31
Jamie Lareau Utility Refund 88.97
Johnson Brothers Liquor 27,111.75
Leisure Interactive Campground Fees 179.55
LG Everist Inc Street Supplies 463.69
LNW Gaming Liquor 45.00
Logic Inc Liquor 128.17
Loyal Electric Inc Liquor 107.13
Marco Inc Govt Bldg Services 1,164.00
Mastercard Supplies 2,837.59
MC&R Pools Pool Repairs 940.54
Mcleod's Printing Supplies 798.00
MCWC Utilities 27,274.26
Mid-American Research Supplies 10,877.85
Midwest Alarm Sewer Services 42.85
Midwestern Mechanical Park Services 235.00
Minnehaha County Register of Deeds Filing 90.00
New Century Press Publications 168.61
Nippon Sanso Matheson Street Rentals 163.35
Pye Barker Water Services 250.00
Quadient Finance USA Postage 1,000.00
Quality Inn Travel Expense 94.00
Republic National Distributing Liquor 4,631.79
SD Department of Revenue Refund Malt Bev License 150.00
SD Department of Revenue Liquor 2,181.43
SD Department of Revenue April Sales Tax 808.24
SF Area Humane Society April Services 400.00
Southern Wine & Spirits Liquor 3,530.38
Stan Houston Equip Street Repairs 330.99
Steve McFarland Travel Expense 34.00
T&C Self Service Water Supplies 29.98
Tiffany Murphy Utility Refund 187.50
TKE Elevator Library Services 100.00
U Drive Tech Texting Service 50.08
Verizon Wireless Utilities 198.89
Xcel Energy Utilities 8,810.27
US Bank Bond Payments 9,323.09
Council May 8, 2026 Payroll 1,057.80
City Administration May 8, 2026 Payroll 7,828.68
Planning Commission May 8, 2026 Payroll 183.10
Finance Office May 8, 2026 Payroll 8,019.80
Building Inspections May 8, 2026 Payroll 208.33
Streets May 8, 2026 Payroll 7,030.71
Riverside May 8, 2026 Payroll 1,295.19
Parks May 8, 2026 Payroll 4,113.40
Library May 8, 2026 Payroll 7,469.77
Economic Development May 8, 2026 Payroll 2,962.50
Water May 8, 2026 Payroll 7,088.61
Sewer May 8, 2026 Payroll 7,079.20
941 Payroll Taxes May 8, 2026 Payroll 13,020.81

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. Denise Hanzlik moved to send to Policies and
Procedures Committee, seconded by Wendy Nelson. Roll Call: Ayes: Bill Schmidt, Wendy
Nelson, Chad Ronshaugen, Denise Cavigielli, Fran Ruesink, Denise Hanzlik. Nays: Amanda
Hein, Chuck Jones. Motion carried.

RANKING OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
The Council independently ranked the infrastructure and quality of life projects. The rankings
were provided. Staff will work on financial projections and formalizing the plan. No formal
action taken.

GARBAGE HAULER
Bill Schmidt moved to approve Seagon Transport LLC as a garbage hauler, seconded by Denise
Hanzlik. Motion carried.

PROJECT BORROWING OPTIONS
Finance Officer, Christina Smith presented borrowing options for future projects. Mark Crisp
was present for discussion. Seth Van't Hof of 405 E 10th St was present for discussion. Chad
Andrews of 807 E 4th St was present for discussion. Tom Pischke of 503 E 12th St was present
for discussion. No formal action taken.

FINANCE OFFICER REPORT
April financials and the 2027 Budget timeline were presented. Pool is set to open June 1st and
swimming lessons are currently live on our website.
ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
The Dell Rapids Public Water system has met the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act
and the State of South Dakota's regulations for supplying safe drinking water to the
public. Certified operators Clarence Fjellanger, Robert Montis, Gregory Anderson and Brandon
Geraets were awarded a Drinking Water Certificate of Achievement Award. Updated the
Council on the downtown committee.

OTHER REPORTS
Fran Ruesink brought up a campground issue with baseball foul balls being an issue. Staff will
look into adding language when someone reserves a campsite to hold the city harmless. Chad
Ronshaugen brought up private lessons at the pool. Staff will contact the City insurance to
receive guidance on private lessons and any liability to the city.

MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor provided update on Quarry Days and the Children's Summer Theatre.

At 8:32 pm Chad Ronshaugen moved to go into executive session per SDCL 1-25-2.3, seconded
by Amanda Hein. Motion carried. At 9:00 pm Mayor Marsha Symens declared the executive
session ended.

At 9:00 pm Amanda Hein moved to adjourn, seconded by Denise Hanzlik. Motion carried.

Respectfully Submitted,

Christina Smith
Christina Smith
Finance Officer