City Council — Dell Rapids, SD
Date: 2026-02-17

DELL RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL
 MEETING MINUTES
 Tuesday, February 17, 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

Denise Cavigielli moved to amend the agenda removing item VIII. A. Ordinance 955, seconded
by Bill Schmidt. Motion carried.

Bill Schmidt moved to amend the minutes updating some wording under Citywide Street
frontage inventory item removing that Dave was opposed, seconded by Denise Hanzlik. Motion
carried.

Fire Chief, Dan Diez was present to discuss the 2025 summary of the fire department and present
an award to retiree Clarence Fjellanger for his 21 years of service. Mark Crisp of 47330 244th St,
David Schmidt of 108 E 14th St and Steve Ollerich of 904 Eagle Run were present for discussion
on various topics.

Denise Cavigielli moved to approve the consent agenda for the following claims, seconded by
Fran Ruesink. Motion carried.

Vendor Description Amount
Amazon Supplies 663.25
American Engineering Testing Testing 473.00
American Red Cross Pool Fee 315.00
Appeara Services 143.67
Badger Meter Services 377.01
BATA Transit Services 3,899.35
Beal Distributing Inc Liquor 28,345.12
Bob Montis Supplies 254.84
Cask & Cork Liquor 188.25
Center Point Large Print Library Books 1,740.24
County Fair Foods Supplies 28.68
Dakota Beverage Liquor 38,818.67
Dell Rapids Custom Trailers Repairs 316.05
Dell Rapids Historical Society 2026 Stipend 12,000.00
Dell Rapids Law Firm Attorney Fees 1,458.00
Dell Rapids Lumber Company Supplies 612.98
Dells Farm & Tire Services 1,296.00
Dells Plumbing Services 634.75
Elite Cleaning Services 905.00
Entringer Backhoe Supplies 2,351.16
Garbage N More Utilities 960.00
Global Distributing Liquor 23.79
Golden West Utilities 1,111.60
Hawkins Repairs 44.70
I-29 Diesel Services Repairs 4,549.06
Ingram Library Services Library Books 179.75
Intek Cleaning Services 2,672.29
JD's House of Trophies Supplies 16.05
Jody's Collision Services 3,746.70
Johnson Brothers Liquor 21,109.38
Leisure Interactive Services 54.95
Linweld Inc Rental 120.39
LNW Gaming Lottery 45.00
Mastercard Supplies 4,820.71
MCWC Utilities 24,989.82
Midwest Alarm Sewer Service 42.85
NAPA Auto Parts Supplies 34.99
New Century Press Publications 91.87
Okoboji Wines Liquor 1,107.75
Quadient Finance USA Postage 1,500.00
Quality Heating Sewer Service 559.41
Republic National Liquor 7,550.66
SD DOR Jan Sales Tax 124.16
SD Municipal League Meeting 30.00
SF Humane Society Animal Control 400.00
Southern Wine & Spirits Liquor 4,143.57
T&C Self Service Fuel 44.48
The Penworthy Company Library Books 1,407.83
U Drive Technology Text Service 151.60
Xcel Energy Utilities 8,797.53
Council February 13, 2026 Payroll 1,057.80
General Government February 13, 2026 Payroll 7,796.28
Planning Commission February 13, 2026 Payroll 183.10
Finance Office February 13, 2026 Payroll 8,019.80
Building Inspections February 13, 2026 Payroll 128.20
Streets February 13, 2026 Payroll 6,823.20
Riverside February 13, 2026 Payroll 1,295.19
Parks February 13, 2026 Payroll 2,553.60
Library February 13, 2026 Payroll 7,370.32
Economic Development February 13, 2026 Payroll 2,962.50
Water February 13, 2026 Payroll 5,508.60
Sewer February 13, 2026 Payroll 7,133.80
941 Payroll Taxes February 13, 2026 Payroll 11,698.40


ORDINANCE NO 952
TITILE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DELL RAPIDS, SD, REPEALING SECTIONS
2-33, 2-34 AND 2-35 OF CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE III, OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF DELL RAPIDS REGARDING OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES. Bill Schmidt
moved to approve second reading, seconded by Chuck Jones. Roll Call: Ayes: Bill Schmidt,
Amanda Hein, Wendy Nelson, Chuck Jones, Denise Cavigielli, Fran Ruesink, Denise Hanzlik.
Nays: None. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE NO 953
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 Amanda
Hein. Roll Call: Ayes: Bill Schmidt, Amanda Hein, Wendy Nelson, Chuck Jones, Denise
Cavigielli, Fran Ruesink, Denise Hanzlik. Nays: None. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE NO 954
TITLE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DELL RAPIDS, SD, AMENDING CHAPTER
21, ARTICLE IV, OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELL RAPIDS
REGARDING DETERMINING EQUITABLE SEWER CHARGES. David Schmidt of 108 E
14th St was present for discussion. Bill Schmidt moved to approve first reading, seconded by
Denise Cavigielli. Roll Call: Ayes: Bill Schmidt, Amanda Hein, Wendy Nelson, Denise
Cavigielli, Fran Ruesink. Nays: Chuck Jones, Denise Hanzlik. Motion carried.

2026 CHAMBER ANNUAL SUPPORT REQUEST
Nate O'Bryan, Chamber Board President was present for discussion. Chuck Jones moved to
approve the $45,000 request, seconded by Denise Hanzlik. Roll Call: Ayes: Amanda Hein,
Wendy Nelson, Chuck Jones, Fran Ruesink, Denise Hanzlik. Nays: Bill Schmidt, Denise
Cavigielli. Motion carried.

SURCHARGE RATES DISCUSSION
Discussion on surcharge rates. A resolution will be brought forward at a future meeting to lower
the surcharges.

PAYOFF LOANS
Wendy Nelson moved to approve the Finance Officer to pay off loans presented with the
surcharge fund balance pending state approval, seconded by Denise Cavigielli. Motion carried.

ONLINE PAYMENTS
David Schmidt was present for discussion. Denise Hanzlik moved to approve authorizing the
Finance Officer to move forward with charging a processing fee to the customer to cover credit
card fees, seconded by Fran Ruesink. Motion carried.
SDPAA INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Wendy Nelson moved to approve the agreement with SDPAA as presented, seconded by
Amanda Hein. Motion carried.

FINANCE OFFICER REPORT
January financials were presented. Update on Eye on Water app, changing out old meters,
Equalization and District 3 meeting dates.

LIBRARY BOARD
Allison Green was appointed to fill the open rural library board position.

At 8:15pm Denise Hanzlik moved to adjourn, seconded by Denise Cavigielli. Motion carried.

Respectfully Submitted,

Christina Smith
Christina Smith
Finance Officer