City Council — Dell Rapids, SD
Date: 2026-04-20

DELL RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL
 MEETING MINUTES
 Monday, April 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The roll was called finding the following members present: Bill Schmidt, Amanda Hein, Chuck
Jones, Denise Cavigielli, Fran Ruesink, Denise Hanzlik, Mayor Marsha Symens.
Absent: Wendy Nelson, Chad Ronshaugen

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

Bill Schmidt moved to approve the minutes, seconded by Chuck Jones. Motion carried.

CONSENT AGENDA
Denise Cavigielli moved to approve the consent agenda, seconded by Amanda Hein which
contained Library Board Appointment for a three-year term to Haley Soulek and the following
claims. Motion carried.

Vendor Description Amount
3D Security Inc Equipment 1,297.47
Amazon Supplies 248.65
Appeara Services 143.32
BATA Transit Expense 20.00
C&B Operations Street Repairs 535.00
Cask & Cork Liquor 390.00
City of Sioux Falls Water Testing 316.44
County Fair Foods Supplies 30.08
Dakota Pump LLC Sewer Software 1,307.00
Daktronics Park Repairs 600.00
Dell Rapids Ace Supplies 156.73
Dell Rapids Coop Grain Park Supplies 1,362.50
Dell Rapids Custom Trailers Sewer Repairs 83.95
Dell Rapids Lumber Company Supplies 121.07
Dell Rapids Electric Inc Services 2,894.93
Elite Cleaning Services 905.00
ENG Services Street Services 1,369.06
Equipment Blades Inc Snow Repairs 1,745.99
Garbage N More Utilities 480.00
Global Distributing Liquor 220.50
Golden West Utilities 1,110.88
Hawkins Sewer Supplies 3,088.06
Jody's Collision & Auto Water Repairs 110.89
Leisure Interactive Camping Software Fee 21.70
LG Everist Inc Street Repairs 372.23
LNW Gaming Liquor 45.00
Logic Inc Liquor 367.83
Mastercard Supplies 2,145.12
Michel Outdoor LLC Park Services 700.00
MCWC Utilities 23,969.68
My Turn Playsystems Inc Park Repairs 1,925.00
NAPA Auto Parts Supplies 365.01
New Century Press Publications 23.46
Okoboji Wines Liquor 151.00
PYE Barker Water Services 250.00
Quadient Finance USA Postage 1,586.63
Republic National Distributing Liquor 5,189.95
Heather Ronshaugen Pool Certificate 148.68
SD Affiliates Training 600.00
SD Dept of Transportation 3rd Street Bridge 11,032.72
SD One Call Locates 53.76
SD Dept of Revenue Liquor 4,159.12
SD Dept of Revenue Sales Tax 61.97
SD Unemployment Insurance 1st Quarter Insurance 553.65
Severance Brewing Co Liquor 49.00
SF Area Humane Society March Services 576.83
Southern Wine & Spirits Liquor 8,719.63
Kim Stelzer Park Supplies 108.60
T&C Self Service Fuel 51.51
Tyler Tech 1st Qtr CC Fees 2,171.25
U Drive Technology March Texting 354.72
Verizon Wireless Utilities 198.85
Teresa Wolles Pool Certificate 185.00
Xcel Energy Utilities 8,409.80
Shawna Gonzalez Utility Refund 225.00
US Bank Bond Payments 169,018.60
Council April 10, 2026 Payroll 1,057.80
City Administration April 10, 2026 Payroll 7,796.29
Planning Commission April 10, 2026 Payroll 183.10
Finance Office April 10, 2026 Payroll 8,019.80
Building Inspections April 10, 2026 Payroll 144.23
Streets April 10, 2026 Payroll 6,973.20
Riverside April 10, 2026 Payroll 1,295.20
Parks April 10, 2026 Payroll 2,553.60
Library April 10, 2026 Payroll 7,358.94
Economic Development April 10, 2026 Payroll 2,962.50
Water April 10, 2026 Payroll 5,508.59
Sewer April 10, 2026 Payroll 7,046.79
941 Payroll Taxes April 10, 2026 Payroll 11,690.77

ORDINANCE NO 956 - SECOND READING
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DELL RAPIDS, SD, AMENDING CHAPTER 21,
ARTICLE I, OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELL RAPIDS
REGARDING WATER. Denise Hanzlik moved to approve seconding reading, seconded by Bill
Schmidt. Roll Call: Ayes: Bill Schmidt, Amanda Hein, Chuck Jones, Denise Cavigielli, Fran
Ruesink, Denise Hanzlik. Nays: None. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE NO 958 - SECOND READING
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DELL RAPIDS, SD, REPEALING SECTIONS 15-37,
CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE II, OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELL
RAPIDS REGARDING PROFANITY. Denise Cavigielli moved to approve second reading,
seconded by Chuck Jones. Roll Call: Ayes: Bill Schmidt, Amanda Hein, Chuck Jones, Denise
Cavigielli, Fran Ruesink, Denise Hanzlik. Nays: None. Motion carried.

WORK FROM HOME POLICY
Denise Hanzlik moved to approve the work from home policy, seconded by Amanda Hein.
Motion carried.

ORDINANCE NO 959 – FIRST 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. Bill Schmidt moved to
approve first reading, seconded by Fran Ruesink. Roll Call: Ayes: Bill Schmidt, Amanda Hein,
Chuck Jones, Denise Cavigielli, Fran Ruesink, Denise Hanzlik. Nays: None. Motion carried.

At 7:08 pm Chad Ronshaugen arrived.

ORDINANCE NO 960 – FIRST 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. Amanda Hein moved to approve first
reading, seconded by Denise Cavigielli. Roll Call: Ayes: Bill Schmidt, Amanda Hein, Chuck
Jones, Chad Ronshaugen, Denise Cavigielli, Denise Hanzlik. Nays: Fran Ruesink. Motion
carried.

CONSUMPTION PERMIT - NORBY'S
Chad Ronshaugen moved to approve consumption permit on the City owned parking lot behind
Norby’s, seconded by Chuck Jones. Motion carried.

SEASONAL STAFF
Denise Hanzlik moved to approve the hiring of the following 2026 summer seasonal staff,
seconded by Fran Ruesink. Motion carried.

 Rubble Site: Marv Hoff, $16.00 per hour; Martin Blath, $17.50 per hour
 Public Works: Dominic Swift, $15.00 per hour
 Pool: Kaden Smith, $15.00 per hour
 Library: Clara Geraets, $14.00 per hour

RUBBLE SITE - FREE DAYS
Bill Schmidt moved to approve 2026 free rubble site days for May 2nd, 7th and 9th, seconded by
Denise Cavigielli. Motion carried.

DISCUSSION ON PAY PLAN
Discussion was held on the current pay plan and if council wants to make any changes to the
current pay plan. Consensus was to not change the plan. No formal action taken.

FINANCE OFFICER REPORT
March financials were presented. Utility bills this week will have the lower surcharges that were
approved last month. Rubble Site will be open starting April 21st with the same hours as last
year. Visit our website for details of the Rubble Site.

ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
Personnel Evaluations - Heather Apland's new wage will be $27.51 per hour, Clarence
Fjellanger's new wage will be $112,833.78 per year, Brandon Geraets's new wage will be
$27.51 per hour and Dave Schuch's new wage will be $32.88 per hour. There will be a Joint
County/City meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at the County. Update on Downtown Strategic
options. No formal action required.

Discussion on dust control on 15th Street. Staff will check on the schedule on the dust control
applications. No formal action taken.

At 7:36 pm Denise Cavigielli moved to adjourn, seconded by Chuck Jones. Motion carried.

Respectfully Submitted,

Christina Smith
Christina Smith
Finance Officer