Dell Rapids public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Dell Rapids City Council will hold its regular session on Dec 16, 2024. Council members will consider several second‑reading ordinances, including a water rate increase (Ordinance No. 939) and a wastewater rate increase (Ordinance No. 940). They will also review the final payment for the 2024 Slurry Seal Project ($65,082.50) and a bid award for the 3rd Street Bridge Project. New business includes an update to the Spruce Glen Addition preliminary plan.

• Ordinance No. 938 – Disposal of Snow and Ice (second reading and adoption)
• Ordinance No. 939 – Water Rate Increase (second reading and adoption)
• Ordinance No. 940 – Wastewater Rate Increase (second reading and adoption)
• 2024 Slurry Seal Project – Pay Application 1 (Final) – $65,082.50
• Bid Award – 3rd Street Bridge Project

The Dell Rapids City Council approved three ordinances raising water and wastewater rates for 2025, plus a snow removal ordinance. It also approved the final slurry seal project payments, a preliminary plan for Spruce Glen Addition, and awarded the 3rd Street Bridge project bid. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted Ordinance 939 (water rate increase) unanimously
• Adopted Ordinance 940 (wastewater rate increase) unanimously
• Adopted Ordinance 938 (snow and ice disposal) unanimously
• Approved 2024 Slurry Seal Project final pay application of $65,082.50
• Approved Certificate of Substantial Completion for Slurry Seal Project
• Approved Engineer's Statement of Final Completion for Slurry Seal Project
• Approved Spruce Glen Addition Preliminary Plan Update
• Awarded 3rd Street Bridge Project bid (Banner)

Library

The Library Board will conduct a regular session including a finance report for November 2024. The Library Director will provide updates on programming, technology, and personnel performance evaluations.

• November 2024 Finance Report
• Library Director Programming Update
• Library Director Technology Update
• Library Director Personnel Performance Evaluation

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use request for a contractor shop and storage yard on Lot 5 of the DR Lumber Commercial Subdivision in the B-2 General Business District. The commission will also receive a preliminary plan update for the Spruce Glen Addition. Other agenda items include approval of minutes from July 9, 2024, and reports from officials.

• Public hearing on conditional use for contractor shop/storage yard on Lot 5, DR Lumber Commercial Subdivision
• Spruce Glen Addition preliminary plan update

City Council

The council will hold second reading and adoption of the supplemental budget, and first readings of ordinances to raise water and wastewater rates, dispose of snow and ice, and annex contiguous territory. Also on the agenda are final payments for City Hall and 3rd Street Improvement projects, and a pay application for the Park Building Project. The consent agenda includes a library closing and the Minnehaha County Sheriff Law Enforcement Contract.

• Ordinance No. 937: Supplemental Budget 2024 - second reading and adoption
• First reading of Ordinance No. 939 - Water Rate Increase
• First reading of Ordinance No. 940 - Wastewater Rate Increase
• Resolution 2024-18 Annexation of Tract 1 of Brown's Addition to Dell Rapids Township
• Final Pay Request #14 for City Hall Project - $3,000.00 to Empire Construction

The Dell Rapids City Council approved the 2024 supplemental budget (Ordinance 937) and annexed Tract 1 of Brown's Addition (Resolution 2024-18), both unanimously. They also approved final payments and completion certificates for the 3rd Street Improvement Project and City Hall, plus a $119,700 payment for the Park Building Project. First readings were held for ordinances on snow disposal, water rate increase, and wastewater rate increase.

• Adopted Ordinance 937 (2024 Supplemental Budget) (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-18 annexing Brown's Addition Tract 1 (5-0)
• Approved final pay request #14 for Empire Construction ($3,000)
• Approved Certificate of Substantial Completion for 3rd Street Project
• Approved Change Order #4 for 3rd Street Project (decrease $256,188.22)
• Approved final pay request #16 for D&G Concrete ($5,873.60)
• Approved pay application #4 for APX Construction ($119,700)
• Held first readings of Ordinances 938, 939, 940 (snow removal, water/wastewater rates)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing for a special one-day liquor license and consider a consent agenda including contracts for the Sioux Falls Humane Society, snow removal, health insurance, and a library board appointment. New business includes resolutions for annexation of contiguous territory and first reading of a supplemental budget ordinance, as well as employee handbook updates. The council will also receive reports on personnel evaluations, a Christmas party funding request, and 3rd Street snow removal.

• Public hearing for special one-day liquor license - Feather Party - Legion Post 65
• Resolution 2024-17: Annexation of contiguous territory (The North 460 Feet of the East 378.8 Feet of Lot 11 of Kenefick's Subdivision)
• Ordinance No. 937: Supplemental Budget 2024 - First Reading
• Consent agenda includes Sioux Falls Humane Society 2025 contract, 2024-2025 snow removal contract with BXCC, and 2025 health insurance renewal with Health Pool of SD
• Employee handbook updates: on-call pay, designated holidays, community service

The Dell Rapids City Council approved the annexation of a contiguous parcel owned by J&P Roofing, passed the first reading of a supplemental budget ordinance, and approved several employee handbook changes including on-call pay, designated holidays, and community service time. The council also approved a one-day liquor license for the Feather Party at Legion Post 65 and the consent agenda items.

• Approved Resolution 2024-17 annexing J&P Roofing property (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 937 supplemental budget 2024
• Approved employee handbook on-call pay item
• Approved Veterans Day and Black Friday as employee holidays (4-2)
• Approved 16 hours annual community service volunteer time for employees
• Approved special one-day liquor license for Feather Party at Legion Post 65
• Approved consent agenda including 2025 contracts and claims payable

Library

The Dell Rapids Library Board will hold a regular session including approval of minutes, a finance report for October 2024, and a committee report on the Collection Development Policy related to HB 1197. The board will also convene in executive session under SDCL 1-25-1.

• Finance report for October 2024
• Library director report with programming and technology updates
• Committee report on Collection Development Policy – HB 1197
• Executive session under SDCL 1-25-1

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding several retail on-sale and off-sale liquor licenses. The body will also consider payments for city infrastructure and building projects.

• Public hearings for liquor licenses including One Stop, Casey's, County Fair, El Mezcal, Great Life, McPinz, and Prohibition Pub
• Retail Off Sale Wine & Cider application for Dollar General Store #2201
• Pay Request #15 for D&G Concrete (3rd Street Project) in the amount of $272,116.30
• Pay App #3 for Park Building (APX Construction/SEH Architecture) in the amount of $64,600.00
• Selection of Winter Property Maintenance Contractor

The City Council approved multiple retail liquor license renewals and transfers, several of which were contingent upon tax payments. The Council also authorized payments for the 3rd Street project and park building construction, and designated Christmas Eve as a holiday for city employees.

• Approved liquor license transfers and renewals (7-0)
• Approved Christmas Eve as a city employee holiday
• Approved $272,116.30 payment to D&G Concrete for 3rd Street project
• Approved $64,600 payment to APX Construction for park building
• Approved winter property maintenance contractor
• Approved claims payable list

City Council

The Dell Rapids City Council will discuss several items, including the creation of a Parks Committee with appointed council members and a request for a 5% salary increase for Finance Officer Claire Baartman. The meeting also includes routine agenda approvals, a public hearing, fund transfers, and a sales tax update. Decisions on the committee and pay increase will be considered for future action.

• Creation of Parks Committee, including Council member appointees
• Request for 5% pay increase for Finance Officer Claire Baartman
• 2024 Fund Transfers (consent agenda)
• Claims 10.21.24 (consent agenda)
• Sales Tax Update (Finance Officer report)

The Dell Rapids City Council approved a 5% pay increase for Finance Officer Claire Baartman, raising her annual salary from $88,880.48 to $93,324.51. The council also created a Parks Committee and appointed members Hanzlik, Cavigielli, and Ronshaugen. The consent agenda, including 2024 fund transfers and claims, was approved.

• Approved 5% pay increase for Finance Officer Claire Baartman (motion carried)
• Created Parks Committee with appointees Hanzlik, Cavigielli, and Ronshaugen (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda including 2024 fund transfers and claims (motion carried)
• Approved agenda and minutes from 10.07.24 (motions carried)

Library

The Dell Rapids Library Board will hold a regular session to approve minutes, receive reports, and discuss a vacancy on the board. The meeting includes a public hearing on a collection development policy and a technology update.

• Approval of August and September 2024 minutes
• Library Board vacancy discussion
• Collection Development Policy - HB 1197 public hearing
• Technology update presentation
• Friends of the Library - Parklette report

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on a special alcohol license for the Pink Ladies Car Show. It will also consider Ordinance 936, the 2025 Appropriations Ordinance, for a second reading and adoption, and review Pay Request #13 to Empire Construction for $19,849. Additional items include council support for the 2024 Community Forestry Grant and updates on city projects.

• Public Hearing – Pink Ladies Car Show – Special Alcohol License
• Pay Request #13 – Empire Construction – $19,849
• Ordinance 936 – 2025 Appropriations Ordinance – Second Reading and Adoption
• DANR – 2024 Community Forestry Grant – Council Support
• Pink Ladies Car Show fundraiser – 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm – Main City Park

The Dell Rapids City Council approved the 2025 appropriations ordinance (Ordinance 936) on second reading with a unanimous vote, and committed $5,000 to match 50% funding for a Community Forestry Grant. They also approved a pay request for Empire Construction, a special alcohol license for the Pink Ladies Car Show, and authorized staff to pursue additional water allocation. The meeting included an executive session for economic development and legal matters.

• Adopted Ordinance 936 - 2025 Appropriations (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 match for Community Forestry Grant (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Request #13 for Empire Construction - $19,849 (unanimous)
• Approved special alcohol license for Pink Ladies Car Show (unanimous)
• Approved Pink Ladies Car Show fundraiser at Main City Park (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to pursue additional water allocation from SD DANR and MCWC (unanimous)
• Approved claims payable as listed (unanimous)
• Entered and exited executive session for economic development and legal matters

City Council

The City Council will discuss the 2025 budget appropriations and a payment for the 3rd Street Project. The meeting includes a public hearing and a permit request for the Zander Heathcote Memorial Event and Fall Festival.

• Ordinance 936 - 2025 Appropriations Ordinance
• Pay Request #13 - D&G Concrete (3rd Street Project) - $513,378.60
• Public hearing for Zander Heathcote Memorial Event Special License
• Outdoor Event Permit for Zander Heath Cote Memorial Event / Fall Festival
• Discussion on MCSD parking space in front of City Hall

The Dell Rapids City Council approved the 2025 appropriations ordinance (Ordinance 936), a $513,378.60 pay request for the 3rd Street Project, and a special license for the Zander Heathcote Memorial Event. They also voted to remove the MCSO parking space in front of City Hall and declared free rubble site days in late October and early November.

• Approved Ordinance 936 - 2025 Appropriations Ordinance (motion carried)
• Approved Pay Request #13 for D&G Concrete (3rd Street Project) - $513,378.60 (motion carried)
• Approved Zander Heathcote Memorial Event Special License Hearing (motion carried)
• Approved Outdoor Event Permit for Zander Heathcote Memorial Event / Fall Festival (motion carried)
• Approved removal of MCSO parking space in front of City Hall (6-2, Berg and Ronshaugen opposed)
• Declared free rubble site days: Oct 26, Oct 31, Nov 2 (final day of season) (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda including claims payable (motion carried)

City Council

The Dell Rapids City Council will discuss several contract approvals, including an $18,000 HVAC replacement at Norby's, a $10,965 driveway project for Dells Express Bus Barn, and a $22,849 change order for City Hall/Event Center. They will also review a $6,630 pay request to Architecture Incorporated and a cleaning contract for the Riverside Event Center. Additional agenda items include the 2023 annual audit, Chamber of Commerce funding, employee benefits, and library carpet cleaning.

• HVAC Replacement & Reflash and Curb Roof – Norby's – $18,000
• Dells Express Bus Barn Driveway – $10,965
• City Hall/Event Center – Change Order #2 – $22,849
• Pay Request – Architecture Incorporated – $6,630
• Cleaning Contract (Elite Cleaning) for Riverside Event Center

The Dell Rapids City Council approved several items, including a $22,849 change order for the City Hall/Event Center, a $6,630 pay request for Architecture Incorporated, the 2023 annual audit, and a $55,000 placeholder for Chamber of Commerce funding in the 2025 budget. The council also approved employee health and life insurance benefits, a library closure for carpet cleaning, an HVAC replacement, and a cleaning contract. A $10,965 driveway project for Dells Express was tabled to September 3rd after the initial motion failed.

• Approved $22,849 change order for City Hall/Event Center
• Approved $6,630 pay request for Architecture Incorporated
• Approved 2023 annual audit
• Approved $55,000 placeholder for Chamber of Commerce in 2025 budget
• Approved 70% health insurance coverage for employees' families
• Approved $50,000 life insurance through New York Life
• Approved library closure Aug 29-30 for carpet cleaning
• Tabled Dells Express driveway project to Sept 3

City Council - Special Session

The City Council is holding a special session to discuss the 2025 Budget Proposal. No other action items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of 2025 Budget Proposal

The Dell Rapids City Council held a special session to discuss the 2025 budget proposal. No formal action was taken on the budget; the meeting adjourned after discussion. The only decision was to adjourn.

• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Library

The Dell Rapids Library Board will approve the agenda and July 11, 2024 minutes, hear any visitors, receive a finance report for July 2024, and discuss several reports including the Library Director report, carpet cleaning, SDLA, programming update, City Council liaison report, and committee reports. An executive session will address personnel matters under SDCL 1-25-1. No formal actions are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of July 11, 2024 minutes
• Library Director report
• Carpet cleaning
• Programming update

City Council

The Dell Rapids City Council will meet August 5 at 7:00 PM to approve minutes, hear claims payable, and act on new business including resolutions opposing a state measure and supporting a regional water system. The council will also review pay requests totaling over $478,000 for construction projects and discuss budget updates for 2025.

• Pay Request #11 - Empire Building and Construction - $219,105.06
• Pay Request #12 - D&G Concrete (3rd Street Project) - $259,640.43
• Resolution No. 2024-07 - Opposition to State Initiated Measure 28
• Resolution No. 2024-08 - Support for Dakota Mainstem Regional Water System
• 105 Orleans Ave. House Demolition - Quote Approval

The Dell Rapids City Council approved two construction pay requests: $219,105.06 for Empire Building and Construction (Pay Request #11) and $259,640.43 for D&G Concrete (3rd Street Project, Pay Request #12). The council also passed resolutions opposing State Initiated Measure 28 and supporting the Dakota Mainstem Regional Water System, approved a house demolition quote for 105 Orleans Ave., and declared surplus items. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Pay Request #11 for Empire Building and Construction, $219,105.06 (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Request #12 for D&G Concrete (3rd Street Project), $259,640.43 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-07 opposing State Initiated Measure 28 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-08 supporting Dakota Mainstem Regional Water System (unanimous)
• Approved house demolition quote for 105 Orleans Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Declaration of Surplus (unanimous)
• Approved claims payable as listed (unanimous)
• Approved July 15, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review a preliminary plan for the DR Lumber Commercial Subdivision and receive a 2025 budget kickoff presentation. The body is also addressing bid and grant awards for the Park Building Project.

• Park Building Project bid award
• Park Building Project LWCF Grant Award
• Park Building Project LGEverist Participation
• DR Lumber Commercial Subdivision preliminary plan
• 2025 Budget Kickoff Presentation

The City Council approved several components of the Park Building Project, including a bid award and grant agreement. The council also approved a preliminary plan for the DR Lumber Commercial Subdivision and a salary increase for the City Administrator.

• Approved Park Building Project bid award (5-2)
• Approved Park Building Project LWCF Grant Award
• Approved Park Building Project LGEverist Participation
• Approved DR Lumber Commercial Subdivision preliminary plan
• Approved 5% salary increase for City Administrator Steve McFarland to $157,500.20
• Approved claims payable

Library

The Library Board will conduct a regular session including a review of finance reports for May and June 2024. The meeting includes discussions regarding the 2025 budget and a technology plan.

• May and June 2024 finance reports
• 2025 budget discussion
• Technology plan review

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to review the preliminary plan for the DR Lumber Commercial Subdivision. The meeting also includes a review of the June 11, 2024, regular meeting minutes.

• Review Preliminary Plan for the DR Lumber Commercial Subdivision

City Council

The City Council will consider multiple ordinances regarding franchise fees and property rezoning. The meeting also includes a pay request for D&G Concrete Construction, Inc. and updates on city administration.

• Ordinance No. 933: Golden West Franchise Fee extension (2nd Reading)
• Ordinance No. 934: Rezone Tract 7 from R-1 to B-2 (Emily Zwach)
• Ordinance No. 935: Rezone Block 47 from R-1 to R-2 (Brian Nelson)
• Pay Request #11 for D&G Concrete Construction, Inc. ($416,144.18)
• Task Order 007 for Dell Rapids Water Supply and Treatment Feasibility Study

The Dell Rapids City Council approved three second-reading rezoning ordinances: a cable franchise fee extension, a rezone of County Auditor Tract 7 from R-1 to B-2, and a rezone of Block 47 from R-1 to R-2. The council also approved Pay Request #11 to D&G Concrete Construction for $416,144.18, a Norby's patio project, hiring a Riverside bartender, a Community Development budget appropriation, and Task Order 007 for a water supply feasibility study. All votes recorded were unanimous with no nays or abstentions. The consent agenda including claims payable was approved.

• Approved Ordinance No. 933, Golden West franchise fee extension (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 934, rezone County Auditor Tract 7 from R-1 to B-2 (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 935, rezone Block 47 from R-1 to R-2 (8-0)
• Approved Pay Request #11 to D&G Concrete Construction for $416,144.18
• Approved Norby's patio project
• Approved hiring a Riverside bartender
• Approved Community Development budget appropriation
• Approved Task Order 007 for water supply and treatment feasibility study

City Council

The City Council will conduct first readings for two rezoning ordinances regarding residential districts. The meeting also includes a pay request for Empire Building Construction and consideration of a declared holiday.

• Ordinance No. 934: Rezone Tract 7 from R-1 to B-2 (Applicant: Emily Zwach)
• Ordinance No. 935: Rezone Block 47 from R-1 to R-2 (Applicant: Brian Nelson)
• Pay Request #10 - Empire Building Construction: $325,426.53
• Ordinance No. 933: Golden West Franchise Fee extension first reading
• Proclamation declaring June 22, 2024 as Casey McCoy Day

The Dell Rapids City Council approved two rezoning ordinances, changing land from residential to business and two-family residential districts. They also approved a $325,426.53 payment request for Empire Building Construction and a franchise fee extension for Golden West. Additionally, the council voted to observe July 5th as a holiday and approved various monthly claims and staff hires.

• Approved Ordinance 934: Rezone Tract 7 from R-1 to B-2
• Approved Ordinance 935: Rezone Block 47 from R-1 to R-2
• Approved Pay Request #10 for Empire Building Construction ($325,426.53)
• Approved Ordinance 933: Golden West Franchise Fee extension
• Approved July 5th as a city holiday (5-2 vote)
• Approved June 17th Council Claims
• Approved hiring Riverside Bartenders
• Approved appointment of new Planning Commission member

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider rezoning requests for properties in the County Auditor Subdivision. These include a request to change land from single-family residential to general business, and another to change from single-family to two-family attached residential.

• Rezone Tract 7 of County Auditor Subdivision from R-1 to B-2
• Conditional use request for wholesale trade/mini storage/warehouse in Tract 7
• Rezone North 82 feet and East 132 feet of Block 47 from R-1 to R-2

City Council

The City Council will consider a second reading of an ordinance to change meeting times and review several financial items. The agenda includes a public hearing for Quarry Days street dance liquor licenses and various construction payments.

• Public Hearing: One Day Special Liquor License for Quarry Days Street Dance (Norby's, McPinz, Prohibition Pub)
• Ordinance No. 932: Change City Council meeting time to 7:00pm
• Change Order #2: D&G Concrete Construction - $23,476.20
• Pay Request #10: D&G Concrete Construction, Inc. - $270,789.80
• Ordinance No. 933: Golden West Franchise Fee extension

The City Council approved several infrastructure payments and a new scoreboard project. The council also voted to change the official meeting start time to 7:00 p.m. and authorized the purchase of a water tank truck.

• Approved Ordinance No. 932 to change City Council meeting time to 7:00 p.m. (6-0)
• Approved Pay Request #10 to D&G Concrete Construction, Inc. for $270,789.80
• Approved Change Order #2 for D&G Concrete Construction for $23,476.20
• Approved purchase of Field E Scoreboard for approx. $45,000 (City portion up to $15,000)
• Approved authority to offer up to $10,000 for a 1973 C60 1,000 Gal Water Tank Truck
• Approved one-day special liquor licenses for Quarry Days Street Dance
• Approved Outdoor Event Permit for Quarry Days Street Dance
• Tabled Ordinance No. 933 regarding Golden West Franchise Fee extension

City Council

The Dell Rapids City Council will discuss changing the city meeting time via Ordinance No. 932 and approving bids for the Park Building. The agenda also includes a public hearing on liquor licenses and appointments for library trustees.

• Ordinance No. 932 to change City meeting time to 7:00pm
• Approval to take Park Building to bid
• Public Hearing for On/Off Sale Malt Beverage and SD Wine License
• Appointment of Dell Rapids Carnegie Library Trustees
• Oath of Office for Denise Hanzlik

The Dell Rapids City Council approved Ordinance No. 932, changing the city meeting time to 7:00 p.m., and approved taking the Park Building project to bid. The council also approved a public hearing for an on/off sale malt beverage and SD wine license, the consent agenda of claims payable, the Carnegie Library annual report, and the appointment of library trustees. All motions carried; no vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved Ordinance No. 932 changing city meeting time to 7:00 p.m.
• Approved taking the Park Building project to bid
• Approved on/off sale malt beverage and SD wine license, including pending paperwork, fees, and signed operating agreements
• Approved consent agenda of claims payable
• Approved Dell Rapids Carnegie Library annual report
• Approved appointment of Dell Rapids Carnegie Library trustees
• Approved May 6, 2024 City Council minutes
• Approved the meeting agenda

Library

The Library Board will conduct a regular session including the election of officers and a review of the April 2024 finance report. The board will also discuss the 2025 budget and receive updates on programming and technology plans.

• Election of President, Vice-President, and Treasurer
• April 2024 Finance Report
• 2025 Budget discussion
• Technology Plan committee report

City Council

The City Council will conduct a reorganization meeting including oaths of office for elected members and the election of officers. The agenda also includes pay requests for construction projects and several new business items.

• Empire Construction Pay Request #9: $706,817.98
• 3rd St. Project - D&G Pay Request #9: $471,024.06
• Oath of Office for Denise Hanzlik, Chad Ronshaugen, and Denise Cavigielli
• Resolution No. 2024-06 regarding Sioux Metro Growth Alliance
• Discussion of Rickeman Field Infield Renovation and Field E Scoreboard

The City Council approved significant payments for the 3rd St. Project and Empire Construction. The council also elected new officers, appointed administrative roles, and approved several park and facility improvements.

• Approved $706,817.98 pay request for Empire Construction
• Approved $471,024.06 pay request for D&G Concrete (3rd St. Project)
• Approved $98,611.60 for Rickeman Field infield renovation
• Approved paying 1/3 of Field E scoreboard cost up to $15,000
• Approved hiring Heather Apland as Receptionist at $21.00/hour
• Elected Chuck Jones as Council President and Gary Haak as Vice-President
• Appointed Claire Baartman as Finance Officer
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-06 for Sioux Metro Growth Alliance (8-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a $355,519.24 pay request for Empire Construction. The meeting also includes an assurance agreement for Overvaag Tracts and updates on the 3rd Street Project.

• Pay Request #8 - Empire Construction ($355,519.24)
• Assurance Agreement for Overvaag Tracts 10, 11, 12, 13 (Dells Area Health Center)
• Free Rubble Site Days: April 27, May 2, and May 4
• Arbor Day Proclamation for April 26
• Updates on the 3rd Street Project and Park Building/FEMA

The City Council approved an assurance agreement for the Dells Area Health Center regarding Overvaag Tracts 10, 11, 12, and 13. The council also approved a construction pay request for Empire Construction and the 2023 Annual Report.

• Approved Assurance Agreement for Overvaag Tracts 10, 11, 12, 13 - Dells Area Health Center (6-0)
• Approved Pay Request #8 for Empire Construction in the amount of $355,519.24
• Approved 2023 Annual Report
• Approved free rubble site days for April 27th, May 2nd, and May 4th
• Approved claims payable including $209,421.79 for US Bank SRF loan payments
• Approved March 18th, March 19th (BOE), and April 1st meeting minutes

Library

The Library Board will conduct a regular session including a finance report for March 2024 and updates on programming. The meeting also includes a committee report regarding a technology plan.

• March 2024 Finance Report
• Library Director Programming Update
• Technology Plan Committee Report

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet on April 9, 2024, to review the minutes from the March 12 meeting. The primary agenda item is a public hearing regarding a conditional use request for an accessory building larger than 200 square feet at 320 Hwy 115.

• Conditional use request: accessory building larger than 200 square feet at 320 Hwy 115

City Council

The City Council will consider several infrastructure and construction items, including a deck addition and park shelter engineering services. The agenda also includes discussions regarding bridge inspections and grant agreements.

• Deck Addition at Norby's: $30,805 (Empire Building Construction)
• Park Shelter Floodplain Engineering Consulting Services: $18,800
• South Dakota DOT Bridge Improvement Grant Agreement (BIG)
• Resolution No. 2024-04: Garfield Avenue and 3rd Street Avenue Bridge Inspection
• Resolution No. 2024-05: U.S. Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Application

The Dell Rapids City Council approved a bridge inspection contract for Garfield Avenue and 3rd Street, authorized mayoral signature for a South Dakota DOT bridge grant, and passed a resolution to apply for a federal Safe Streets and Roads for All grant. The council also approved monthly claims payable and a summer seasonal staff roster. Two new business items, a deck addition at Norby's and floodplain engineering for a park shelter, were tabled for further review.

• Approved claims payable list (Motion carried)
• Approved Mayoral Signature for SD DOT Bridge Improvement Grant Agreement (Motion carried)
• Approved Resolution 2024-05 for US DOT Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Application (7-0)
• Tabled Deck Addition at Norby's ($30,805) (Motion carried)
• Tabled Park Shelter Floodplain Engineering Consulting Services ($18,800) (Motion carried)
• Approved Engineering Firm for Garfield Avenue and 3rd Street Bridge Inspection (7-0)
• Approved Summer Seasonal Staff Roster (Motion carried)
• Approved Dell Rapids Library Gin Sample Request (Motion carried)