Dell Rapids public meetings in 2024
28 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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