Dell Rapids public meetings in 2025
44 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Library
The Dell Rapids Library Board will meet to approve minutes, discuss personnel evaluations, and review a proposed holiday closing schedule for 2026. The board will also consider a new policy restricting minors' access to obscene materials and update collection development policies.
- Approval of November 13, 2025 minutes
- Review of 2026 proposed holiday and closing schedule
- New policy restricting minors' access to obscene matter
- Collection Development Policy updates
- Personnel Performance Evaluations
City Council
The Dell Rapids City Council will hold a public hearing on a liquor license, approve claims, and vote on second readings for the 2026 water and wastewater rates, along with a supplemental budget appropriation.
- Public hearing for Package Off Sale Liquor license
- Ordinance 949: Supplemental Budget Appropriation 2025
- Ordinance 950: 2026 Water Rates
- Ordinance 951: 2026 Wastewater Rates
- Pay Application #14 to APX Construction: $2,873.34
City Council
The Dell Rapids City Council will hold a public hearing and consider ordinances for 2026 water and wastewater rates, along with a supplemental budget appropriation. The meeting also includes approval of a bridge construction change order and a final payment for the 3rd Street Bridge project.
- Public hearing on 2026 Water Rates
- Public hearing on 2026 Wastewater Rates
- Ordinance No. 949: Supplemental Budget Appropriation 2025
- Change Order #3 - APX - Winter Conditions - $2,873.35
- Pay Application # 11 (FINAL) - BX Civil & Construction - 3rd Street Bridge - $59,178.49
The council unanimously approved several contracts, the 2026 animal‑control agreement, and a series of budget‑related ordinances. It also adopted a contingency transfer resolution and approved a large list of vendor claims. All motions were carried without opposition.
- Approved Change Order #3 from APX for $2,873.34 (unanimous)
- Approved 2026 Animal Control agreement with Sioux Falls Humane Society (unanimous)
- Approved Pay Application #11 and final with BX Civil for $59,178.49 (unanimous)
- Approved listed vendor claims (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2025‑16 contingency transfer (unanimous)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance #949 – supplemental FY 2025 appropriation (unanimous)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance #950 – water rate changes (unanimous)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance #951 – sewer rate changes (unanimous)
City Council
The Dell Rapids City Council will hold a public hearing on a liquor license for McPINZ and consider approving contracts for the Sioux Falls Humane Society and 2026 law enforcement services. The meeting also includes the approval of pay applications for construction projects and the introduction of a new finance officer.
- Public hearing: Resolution No. 2025-14 for McPINZ retail liquor license
- Contract: Sioux Falls Humane Society 2026 agreement
- Contract: Minnehaha County Sheriff Law Enforcement for 2026
- Pay Application #12: APX Construction for Park Pavilion Building ($5,917.84)
- Pay Application #10: BX Civil & Construction for 3rd Street Bridge Project ($78,241.83)
The Dell Rapids City Council approved the meeting agenda and prior minutes. It then unanimously approved holiday dates for city staff, a property tax abatement for 705 E. 11th Street, and the 2026 Minnehaha County Sheriff law‑enforcement contract. Additional unanimous approvals included two pay applications, a liquor license renewal for McPinz, a special event beverage license, and funding for the staff Christmas party.
- Approved Dec 24‑25, 2025 as holidays for full‑time staff (unanimous)
- Approved Minnehaha County Property Tax Abatement for 705 E. 11th St (unanimous)
- Approved Minnehaha County Sheriff Law Enforcement Contract 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved Pay Application #12 to APX Construction for Park Pavilion ($5,917.84) (unanimous)
- Approved Pay Application #10 to BX Civil & Construction for 3rd St Bridge ($78,241.83) (unanimous)
- Approved Retail On‑Sale Liquor renewal for McPinz (unanimous, pending financial obligations)
- Approved Special Beverage Retailers License for Norby’s/American Legion Feather Party (unanimous)
- Approved Staff/Council Christmas Party funding request (unanimous)
Library
The Dell Rapids Library Board will hold its regular session on November 13, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber. The meeting includes approval of the agenda, approval of the October 16, 2025 minutes, a finance report for October 2025, and several informational reports such as the Library Director report, programming update, and other updates. No specific actions are listed; items requiring action will be placed on a future agenda.
- Approval of minutes from October 16, 2025
- Finance report for October 2025
- Library Director report
- Programming update
- Other reports and updates
City Council
The Dell Rapids City Council will meet on November 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM for its regular session. The agenda includes a public hearing on multiple retail off‑sale and on‑sale liquor license applications. A consent agenda will consider the 2025‑2026 snow removal contract with BX Civil and Construction and several pay applications for city projects. Additional items cover appointing a finance officer and various council reports.
- Public hearing on Resolution No. 2025-09: Retail off‑sale liquor – Casey’s applicant
- Public hearing on Resolution No. 2025-10: Retail off‑sale liquor – County Fair applicant
- Public hearing on Resolution No. 2025-12: Retail on‑sale liquor – El Mezcal applicant
- Consent agenda: 2025‑2026 Snow Removal Contract with BX Civil and Construction
- Pay Application #9 to BX Civil & Construction for 3rd Street Bridge Project – $111,250.71
City Council
The Dell Rapids City Council will hold a regular session on October 20, 2025, covering old business including pay applications for the 3rd Street Bridge project ($88,431.15) and Park Building ($50,791.43), and a change order for water/sewer work ($19,763.38). New business includes deciding whether to hold municipal elections in June or November, a management contract with the Brookings Area Transit Authority, and approval to hire a finance officer contingent on executive session discussion. The council will also enter executive session for legal/contract negotiations and personnel matters.
- Pay Application #8 for BX Civil & Construction - 3rd Street Bridge Project - $88,431.15
- Pay Application #11 for APX Construction - Park Building - $50,791.43
- Change Order #4 for APX Construction - Water/Sewer Redo (Building Orientation) - $19,763.38
- Determine to hold municipal elections in either June or November
- Management Contract with BATA (Brookings Area Transit Authority) - SDDOT Sub-Recipient Agreement
Library
The Dell Rapids Library Board meeting on October 16, 2025 will review several reports, including a finance report for September 2025 and updates from the Library Director. Items on the agenda are informational, such as programming updates, 2025 conference updates, and general library updates. No formal actions or decisions are listed for this session.
- Library Director Report
- Programming Update
- 2025 Conference Updates
- Library Updates
- Finance Report (September 2025)
City Council
The council will hold a public hearing on Resolution No. 2025-08 to transfer a retail on-sale liquor license to Prohibition Pub. Other items include approving a $195,378.07 pay application for the 3rd Street Bridge, sending delinquent utilities and parking tickets to collections, declaring free rubble site days, and discussing an online utility billing campaign. The meeting will also include an executive session for legal and contract negotiations.
- Public hearing on Resolution No. 2025-08: Retail On Sale Liquor – Prohibition Pub – Transfer of License
- Pay Application #7 – BX Civil & Construction – 3rd Street Bridge – $195,378.07
- Delinquent utilities due as of October 1, 2025 – certified for collections
- Outstanding parking tickets due as of October 1, 2025 – certified for collections
- Declare free rubble site days: October 25, 30, and November 1
The council approved the meeting agenda and the September 15 minutes. It authorized the transfer of the Prohibition Pub liquor license to Gillette LLC. It approved a $195,378.07 payment for the 3rd Street Bridge project and sent delinquent utility and parking balances to collections. The council also set free rubble site days for Oct. 25, Oct. 30, and Nov. 1.
- Approved agenda (motion carried)
- Approved September 15 minutes (motion carried)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-08: Transfer of Prohibition Pub liquor license to Gillette LLC (motion carried)
- Approved Pay Application #7 – 3rd Street Bridge – $195,378.07 (motion carried)
- Approved sending delinquent utilities (as of Oct 1, 2025) to collections (motion carried)
- Approved sending outstanding parking tickets (as of Oct 1, 2025) to collections (motion carried)
- Approved Claims Payable 10.6.25 (motion carried)
- Approved free rubble site days: Oct 25, Oct 30, Nov 1 (motion carried)
City Council
The Dell Rapids City Council will hold a public hearing for a special beverage license for Norby's Pink Ladies Car Show, conduct the second reading of Ordinance 948 for the 2026 budget appropriations, and consider street improvement costs and a grant application. They will also review a pay application for the 3rd Street Bridge project and an Eagle Scout project.
- Public hearing for Special Beverage Retailers License for Norby's Pink Ladies Car Show
- Ordinance 948 - 2026 Budget Appropriations - 2nd Reading
- Pay Application #6 for BX Civil & Construction - 3rd Street Bridge - $47,268.96
- Street Improvements - Double H Paving (Moody County) - $183,000.00
- DANR Community Forestry Grant for 2026
The council approved Ordinance 948, adopting the 2026 budget appropriations with all members voting aye. It also approved a $47,268.96 pay application for the 3rd Street Bridge, a $183,000 street‑improvement contract, a special event liquor permit for Norby’s Pink Ladies Car Show, and a community forestry grant. Additional items approved included the claims payable list, an Eagle Scout bat‑house project, and routine agenda and minutes approvals. All motions carried.
- Approved Ordinance 948 – 2026 Budget Appropriations (ayes: Cavigielli, Ronshaugen, Schmidt, Ruesink, Hein, Nelson, Jones)
- Approved Pay Application #6 – BX Civil & Construction for 3rd Street Bridge – $47,268.96
- Approved Street Improvements – Double H Paving (Moody County) – $183,000.00
- Approved Special Beverage Retailers License for Norby’s Pink Ladies Car Show (motion carried)
- Approved Claims Payable list of vendor expenses (motion carried)
- Approved Eagle Scout Project – Sawyer Hebert bat house (motion carried)
- Approved DANR Community Forestry Grant for 2026 (motion carried)
- Approved agenda and minutes for September 2 and September 8 meetings (motions carried)
Library
The Library Board will approve the agenda and minutes, receive a finance report, discuss old and new business, elect an officer for treasurer, and hear reports from the Library Director and programming updates.
- Approval of agenda
- Approval of minutes (August 14, 2025)
- Finance report (August 2025)
- Election of officer – treasurer
- Library Director report
City Council - Special Session
The Dell Rapids City Council will hold a special session to conduct the first reading of Ordinance 948, which appropriates the 2026 budget. The council also plans to accept the resignation of Finance Officer Claire Baartman and appoint Steve McFarland as interim finance officer. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as roll call, pledge of allegiance, approval of the agenda, and a visitors' comment period.
- First reading of Ordinance 948 – 2026 Budget Appropriation
- Accept resignation of Finance Officer Claire Baartman
- Appoint Steve McFarland as Interim Finance Officer
- Public comment period for items not on the agenda
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider Ordinance 948 for the 2026 budget appropriations. They will also discuss a pay application for the 3rd Street Bridge and a recommendation to hire a Community Development Director. The meeting includes an executive session for personnel matters.
- Pay Application #5 - BX Civil & Construction - 3rd Street Bridge - $84,887.74
- Ordinance 948 - 2026 Budget Appropriations
- Recommendation for Hiring Community Development Director
- Finance Officer Job Posting
- Executive Session for personnel matter (SDCL 1-25-2)
The council approved the agenda and minutes, authorized a $84,887.74 payment for the 3rd Street Bridge, and amended Ordinance 948 to increase the Chamber budget from $25,000 to $45,000 (7‑1 vote). They also approved hiring a Community Development Director and a Finance Officer job posting, and ratified a list of vendor claims.
- Approved agenda (motion carried)
- Approved minutes (motion carried)
- Approved consent agenda claims (motion carried)
- Approved Pay Application #5 for 3rd Street Bridge ($84,887.74) (motion carried)
- Amended Ordinance 948 to increase Chamber budget to $45,000 (7-1)
- Approved hiring of Community Development Director (motion carried)
- Approved Finance Officer job posting (motion carried)
City Council
The Dell Rapids City Council will approve the agenda and minutes, then hold a public hearing on a temporary one‑day alcoholic beverage license for Norby's applicant on September 13, 2025. Council members will present the 2024 audit for approval and conduct a final discussion and determinations on the 2026 budget. A pay application for the 3rd Street Bridge project amounting to $123,017.06 will be considered, along with other routine reports and updates.
- Public hearing: Temporary one‑day alcoholic beverage license – Norby's applicant – Sep 13, 2025
- Final discussion and determinations on the 2026 budget
- Pay Application #4 – BX Civil & Construction – 3rd Street Bridge – $123,017.06
- 2024 audit presentation and approval
- Claims payable for August 18, 2025
The council approved a $123,017.06 payment to BX Civil & Construction for the 3rd Street Bridge project. They also approved a temporary one‑day alcoholic beverage license for Norby’s on September 13, 2025. The agenda, August 4 minutes, a list of vendor claims, and the 2024 city audit were each approved. The meeting then entered a closed session before adjourning.
- Approved agenda (motion carried)
- Approved August 4, 2025 council minutes (motion carried)
- Approved temporary one‑day alcoholic beverage license for Norby’s (Sept 13, 2025) (motion carried)
- Approved claims payable list of vendor invoices (motion carried)
- Approved 2024 city audit (motion carried)
- Approved Pay Application #4 to BX Civil & Construction for 3rd Street Bridge – $123,017.06 (motion carried)
- Entered closed session (motion carried)
- Adjourned meeting (motion carried)
Library
The Dell Rapids Library Board will hold a regular session to consider approving the 2026 budget proposal and a job description for a seasonal/PRN Library Aide. The board will also receive a finance report for July 2025 and a director's report on programming and personnel evaluations. An executive session is scheduled under state law.
- Consider approving the 2026 Budget Proposal
- New business: job description for Library Aide, Seasonal/PRN
- Finance report for July 2025
- Library Director report on programming update and personnel performance evaluations
- Executive session under SDCL 1-25-1
City Council
The City Council will review a payment application for bridge construction and discuss budget requests from outside agencies. The meeting includes a report on year-to-date finances through June 30, 2025, and an announcement for a special budget meeting on August 13.
- Pay Application #3 for BX Civil & Construction regarding 3rd Street Bridge: $273,734.21
- Budget requests from outside agencies
- Outdoor Event Permit for Parking Lot party with free parking
- Finance update for year-to-date June 6.30.25
- Executive session regarding personnel matters under SDCL 1-25-2
The council approved the meeting agenda and the July 21 minutes. They approved a $273,734.21 payment for the 3rd Street Bridge. They approved an outdoor event permit for a parking‑lot party. They entered and then exited a closed session on personnel matters.
- Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
- Approved July 21 minutes (motion carried)
- Approved claims payable items (motion carried)
- Approved Pay Application #3 for 3rd Street Bridge – $273,734.21 (motion carried)
- Approved outdoor event permit for parking‑lot party (motion carried)
- Entered closed session on personnel matters (motion carried)
- Exited closed session (motion carried)
- Adjourned meeting at 10:31 PM (motion carried)
City Council
The Dell Rapids City Council will vote on an $80,000 proposal for Volunteer Field upgrades and a $62,150.40 pay application for the 3rd Street Bridge project. They will also receive a 2026 Budget Kickoff presentation and consider appointments including an Economic Development Corporation liaison and designating the City Administrator as Zoning Administrator. An executive session is scheduled for personnel matters.
- Volunteer Field Upgrades - $80,000.00
- Pay Application #2 - BX Civil & Construction - 3rd Street Bridge Project - $62,150.40
- Mayor to appoint Alderman Chad Ronshaugen as Dell Rapids Economic Development Corporation Liaison
- 2026 Budget Kickoff Presentation
- Request to update Community Development Director job description and advertise position vacancy
The council approved up to $80,000 for volunteer field upgrades and a $62,150.40 payment to BX Civil & Construction for the 3rd Street Bridge. It also appointed Chad Ronshagen as the Economic Development Corporation liaison and approved the Community Development Director job description, its public advertisement, and the appointment of City Administrator Steve McFarland as Zoning Administrator. All listed motions were carried without recorded vote tallies.
- Approved volunteer field upgrades not to exceed $80,000 (motion carried)
- Approved Pay Application #2 to BX Civil & Construction for $62,150.40 (motion carried)
- Approved appointment of Alderman Chad Ronshagen as Economic Development Liaison (motion carried)
- Approved Community Development Director job description (motion carried)
- Approved public advertisement for Community Development Director vacancy (motion carried)
- Approved appointment of City Administrator Steve McFarland as Zoning Administrator (motion carried)
- Approved consent agenda claims payable list (motion carried)
- No action taken on 2026 Budget Kickoff Presentation (presentation only)
Library
The Library Board will approve the agenda and the minutes from the June 9, 2025 meeting, hear any visitors, receive a finance report for June 2025, update job descriptions, and consider the 2026 Library budget along with a director report and programming updates. Items may be discussed and placed on a future agenda for formal action.
- Approval of June 9, 2025 meeting minutes
- Finance report for June 2025
- Updating library staff job descriptions
- Consideration of the 2026 Library budget
- Library Director report and programming update
City Council
The City Council will consider payments for the Park Building and 3rd Street Bridge projects. The body will also discuss appointing Meierhenry Sargent LLP as legal counsel for a city matter.
- Pay Application #10 to APX Construction for Park Building: $53,627.50
- Pay Application #1 to BX Civil & Construction for 3rd Street Bridge Project: $60,031.08
- Appointment of Meierhenry Sargent LLP as Legal Counsel
The council approved the appointment of Meierhenry Sargent LLP to serve as the city's legal counsel. It also approved two pay applications totaling $113,658.58 for the park building and 3rd Street Bridge projects. The consent agenda covering numerous vendor claims was approved as well.
- Approved agenda (motion carried)
- Approved June 16, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
- Approved Claims Payable items (motion carried)
- Approved Pay Application #10 – APX Construction – $53,627.50 (motion carried)
- Approved Pay Application #1 – BX Civil & Construction – $60,031.08 (motion carried)
- Approved appointment of Meierhenry Sargent LLP as legal counsel (motion carried)
City Council
The Dell Rapids City Council will hold public hearings on renewing on/off sale malt beverage and SD farm wine licenses, and on a one-day special liquor license for the Quarry Days Street Dance on June 28, 2025, requested by Norby's and McPinz. The council will consider hiring Andy Price as a Public Works Equipment Operator, approving an audio technology upgrade at The Riverside, and a mayoral proclamation declaring Carolyn Drew Day. Other agenda items include consent agenda approvals and a capital asset policy addition.
- Public hearing on renewal of on/off sale malt beverage and SD farm wine licenses
- Public hearing on one-day special liquor license for Quarry Days Street Dance (Norby's and McPinz, June 28, 2025)
- Approval of hiring Andy Price as Public Works Equipment Operator
- Audio technology upgrade at The Riverside
- Mayoral proclamation declaring June 28, 2025 as Carolyn Drew Day
The council approved the meeting agenda and the June 2, 2025 minutes. It also approved license renewals for on/off sale malt beverages and a one‑day special liquor license for the Quarry Days street dance on June 28. The council hired Andy Price as a Public Works Equipment Operator and adopted an amendment to the Capital Asset Policy to capitalize group assets. All motions carried.
- Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
- Approved June 2, 2025 council minutes (motion carried)
- Approved on/off sale malt beverage and SD farm wine license renewals (motion carried)
- Approved Quarry Days one‑day special liquor license for June 28 event (motion carried)
- Approved hiring Andy Price as Public Works Equipment Operator (motion carried)
- Approved addition to Capital Asset Policy: capitalizing group assets (motion carried)
- Approved claims payable (motion carried)
Library
The Dell Rapids Library Board will approve the May 12, 2025 minutes, receive a finance report for May 2025, and hear updates from the Library Director on programming and technology. New business includes discussion of updated job descriptions and the Mission 143 sponsor item. No formal actions are listed on this agenda.
- Approval of minutes from May 12, 2025
- Finance report for May 2025
- Discussion of updated job descriptions (New Business)
- Discussion of Mission 143 – Sponsor (New Business)
- Library Director reports: programming update and technology update
City Council
The Dell Rapids City Council will meet to discuss new business and receive administrative updates. The session includes a review of claims payable and a mid-year report on capital projects.
- Solar Trail Lighting - $52,000.00
- Claims Payable 6.02.25
- Mid-year capital projects update
- Planning for 2026 Update
The council approved its agenda and both the May 29 and May 20 regular council minutes, adjusting the latter’s time to 9:00 AM. A consent agenda authorizing numerous vendor payments for supplies, liquor, services and other items was approved. The council also approved a $52,000 purchase of seven solar trail lights.
- Approved agenda (motion carried)
- Approved 5.29.25 regular council minutes (motion carried)
- Approved 5.20.25 joint council minutes and set time to 9:00 AM (motion carried)
- Approved claims payable for 6/2/25, authorizing listed vendor payments (motion carried)
- Approved $52,000 solar trail lighting purchase of 7 lights (motion carried)
- Adjourned meeting (motion carried)
Planning Commission
The Dell Rapids Planning Commission will approve the April 22, 2025 meeting minutes, hear any visitors, and discuss two property items: Lot 19‑23 Block 23 and 510 Juniata Avenue. The commission will also receive the officer report and chair report before adjourning.
- Approve April 22, 2025 meeting minutes
- Property discussion – Lot 19‑23 Block 23, Dell Rapids
- Property discussion – 510 Juniata Ave
- Visitors to be heard
- Officer report
City Council
This is a special joint session of the Dell Rapids City Council and Minnehaha County Commission. The primary item is a public hearing on Temporary Use Permit #25-03 to allow a temporary asphalt plant. The council will also consider routine business and hear public comment on any matter.
- Public hearing on Temporary Use Permit #25-03 for a temporary asphalt plant with non-identical conditions of approval
- Joint meeting with Minnehaha County Commission at the County Administration Building in Sioux Falls
- Opportunity for public comment on items not on the agenda
The council approved the meeting agenda. It then approved Temporary Use Permit #25-03 for a temporary asphalt plant, adopting the first nine conditions from the County staff report. Finally, the council adjourned the meeting.
- Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
- Approved Temporary Use Permit #25-03 for asphalt plant with first nine conditions (motion carried)
- Adjourned meeting (motion carried)
City Council
The City Council will hold a second reading and consider adoption of Ordinance No. 947, a zoning amendment to Chapter 9 (B1: Central Business District). New business includes a $2,600 Tree Rebate Program funding request and a proposal to grant a public right-of-way easement along vacated portions of Clark Avenue and 2nd Street to D&I Railroad. Council will also receive updates on sales tax, finances, and the Old Highway 77 shared-use trail project.
- Ordinance No. 947 – Zoning amendment to Chapter 9, B1 Central Business District – second reading and adoption
- Tree Rebate Program funding request – $2,600.00
- Consider public right-of-way easement along vacated Clark Ave and 2nd St for D&I Railroad
- Mayoral appointments to Policy & Procedures Committee and Citizen of Year Committee
The council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 947, amending the B1 zoning in the Central Business District. It also approved a $2,600 funding request for the Tree Rebate Program and authorized a public right‑of‑way easement along Clark Ave and 2nd St for the D&I Railroad. Mayor‑appointed members were confirmed for the Policy & Procedures Committee and the Citizen of the Year Committee. Vendor payments on the consent agenda were approved.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 947 amending B1 zoning (vote 8‑0)
- Approved Tree Rebate Program funding of $2,600
- Approved public right‑of‑way easement for D&I Railroad along Clark Ave and 2nd St
- Mayor appointed Denise Cavigielli to Policy & Procedures Committee
- Mayor appointed Fran Ruesink to Citizen of Year Committee
- Approved consent agenda vendor payments (e.g., $115,900 park shelter, $106,125.26 quartzite, etc.)
- Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
- Approved meeting minutes (motion carried)
Library
The Library Board will approve the agenda and the April 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It will elect officers for President, Vice-President, and Treasurer positions. The board will receive the April 2025 finance report, a 2024 State Report, and updates from the Library Director on programming and technology. Other items will be discussed or placed on future agendas.
- Approval of agenda
- Approval of minutes (April 10, 2025)
- Election of officers: President, Vice-President, Treasurer
- Finance report (April 2025)
- Library Director report: programming and technology updates
City Council
The council will hold public hearings on a preliminary subdivision plan for Van Duyn's Addition, a zoning ordinance amendment (first reading) to allow motor vehicle service stations and mini-storage warehouses in the B1 Central Business District, and two variance requests for a 1-foot side setback and an 8-foot solid fence. The council will also consider a consent agenda, a $703.17 change order and a $115,900.00 pay application for the park building project, and reorganize with oaths of office for newly elected members, election of officers, and committee appointments.
- Public hearing on Van Duyn's Addition Preliminary Subdivision Plan
- First reading of Ordinance No. 947: zoning amendment to add motor vehicle service stations and mini-storage as permitted uses in B1 district
- Variance request at 715 E 9th St for a 1-foot side setback (7 feet required) for a detached garage
- Variance request at 1012 E 8th St for an 8-foot solid fence in front/side yard (max 6 feet, 30% solid) in R-1 district
- Pay Application #9 to APX Construction for $115,900.00 for Park Building
The council elected Chad Ronshaugen as President and Chuck Jones as Vice President. Several administrative appointments were confirmed, including Dean Hammer as City Attorney and Mason Breitling as Deputy City Attorney. The Board of Adjustment approved a fence variance for 1012 E 8th St and denied a garage setback variance for 715 E 9th St. Ordinance 947 (motor‑vehicle service station and mini‑storage) and the Van Duyn Subdivision plan were both approved.
- Elected Chad Ronshaugen as Council President (motion carried)
- Elected Chuck Jones as Council Vice President (motion carried)
- Appointed Dean Hammer as City Attorney (motion carried)
- Appointed Mason Breitling as Deputy City Attorney (motion carried)
- Approved Van Duyn’s Addition Preliminary Subdivision Plan (motion carried)
- Approved Ordinance 947 – B1 Conditional Use Amendments (motion carried)
- Denied 715 E 9th St garage setback variance (vote 5‑3, motion failed)
- Approved 1012 E 8th St fence variance (vote 10‑1, motion carried)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for a butcher shop at 604 E Quartzite St, a preliminary subdivision plan for Van Duyn's Addition, and a zoning ordinance amendment (No. 947) to change use classifications in the B-1 Central Business District. New business includes two variance requests: one for a reduced side setback at 715 E 9th St to build a detached garage, and another for a taller and solid fence at 1012 E 8th St. The meeting also includes an officer report on a joint planning commission meeting.
- Public Hearing - CUP 25-03: Conditional Use for a butcher shop in B-2 district at 604 E Quartzite St
- Public Hearing - Van Duyn's Addition Preliminary Subdivision Plan
- Public Hearing - Ordinance No. 947: Zoning Ordinance Amendment for B-1 Central Business District use classifications
- Variance request for 6-foot side setback reduction to build detached garage at 715 E 9th St (Heiman)
- Variance request for 2-foot height increase and 70% solid fence in R-1 district at 1012 E 8th St (Riswold)
City Council
The council will hold a public hearing on a temporary alcohol license for Unlost United and consider several action items, including wage increases for public works employees, major infrastructure loans for the Orleans Ave and Westward Expansion projects, and a tennis/pickleball court resurfacing contract. Consent agenda items include a library board appointment, seasonal hiring, property tax abatement, and claims payable.
- Public Hearing - Temporary Alcoholic Beverage License for Unlost United
- Adjust starting wage for Public Works Laborer to $25.00/hr + DOE; increase Brandon Geraets to $26.00/hr
- Orleans Ave 4th-6th St Project: SRF loan $2,992,000 for sewer and $1,158,000 for drinking water, plus $500,000 Consolidated Grant
- Westward Expansion Project: SRF loan $2,782,000 at 3.75%/30-yr terms
- Tennis-Pickleball Court Resurfacing: $31,653.53 contract with Ascend Contracting
The council approved wage adjustments for Public Works staff, including a $25/hr starting wage and a $1.25/hr increase for hourly employees. It also approved major loan projects for the Orleans Ave sewer and water system and the Westward Expansion project. Additional approvals covered a pickleball court resurfacing, a $50 daily park building rental fee, and library operational items.
- Adjusted starting wage for Public Works Laborer to $25/hr and increased Brandon Geraets to $26/hr (6-1)
- Increased wages of hourly Public Works employees by $1.25/hr (6-1)
- Approved Orleans Ave sewer loan $2,992,000 and drinking water loan $1,158,000
- Approved Westward Expansion project loan $2,782,000
- Approved Pickleball/Tennis court resurfacing contract $31,653.53
- Set daily rental fee for Park Building to $50/day
- Approved Library alcohol sample request
- Approved Library closure on Saturday, July 5
City Council
This special session is solely to canvass the results of the April 8 municipal election. The council will officially certify votes for Wards 2, 3, and 4. No other business will be conducted.
- Official canvass of Ward 2 election results
- Official canvass of Ward 3 election results
- Official canvass of Ward 4 election results
The council voted to approve the official canvass results for Ward 2, Ward 3, and Ward 4. Each motion carried with seven ayes, no nays, and one abstention. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved Official Canvass Ward 2 (7 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain)
- Approved Official Canvass Ward 3 (7 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain)
- Approved Official Canvass Ward 4 (7 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain)
- Adjourned (motion carried)
Library
The Dell Rapids Library Board meets for a regular session. Items include approval of minutes, a finance report, updates from the library director, and an executive session for personnel matters. No specific decisions or proposals are listed beyond routine procedural items.
- Approval of March 13, 2025 minutes
- Finance report for March 2025
- Library director's programming and technology updates
- Executive session for personnel (SDCL 1-25-1)
City Council
The Dell Rapids City Council will act on a $720,000 Task Order #8 for Western Utilities expansion, an award bid of $55,853.09 for municipal bar interior upgrades, and a $170,000 professional services agreement for the 3rd Street Bridge project. The council will also approve wage adjustments for public works employees and receptionists, and consider other ordinance and contract items. The meeting includes a public hearing, old and new business, and various reports.
- Task Order #8 – Western Utilities Expansion – $720,000 (new business)
- Award Bid for Municipal Bar Interior Upgrades – $55,853.09 (old business)
- Professional Services Agreement – Banner Associates, Inc. – 3rd Street Bridge Project – $170,000 (old business)
- Public Works Hiring Wage Increase to $25.00/hour; adjust hourly employees $3.00/hour (consent agenda)
- Change Order #5 – APX Construction – $5,214.67 (old business)
The council approved several major contracts, including a $720,000 task order for Western Utilities expansion and a $170,000 professional services agreement for the 3rd Street Bridge. It also approved wage changes for public works and reception staff, while tabling a broader public‑works hiring wage increase. All motions were carried as recorded.
- Approved $720,000 Task Order #8 for Western Utilities Expansion (motion carried)
- Approved $170,000 Professional Services Agreement with Banner Associates for 3rd Street Bridge (motion carried)
- Approved $71,250 Pay Application #8 to APX Construction (motion carried)
- Approved $55,853.09 award bid for Municipal Bar interior upgrades (motion carried)
- Approved $5,214.67 Change Order #5 for APX Construction (motion carried)
- Tabled Public Works hiring wage increase to $25/hr (4‑2 vote)
- Approved Receptionist wage increase to $26/hr (4‑2 vote)
- Approved claims payable vendor payments (motion carried)
City Council Candidate Forum
This is a special session of the Dell Rapids City Council held as a candidate forum. No official action will be taken; the meeting is for public discussion with candidates.
- City Council candidate forum from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- No action will be taken at this meeting
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit (CUP 25-02) for an auto body repair shop in a B-2 General Business District at 500 E Quartzite St. The commission will also discuss potential changes to permitted and conditional uses in the Central Business District.
- Public hearing for CUP 25-02: Auto body repair shop at 500 E Quartzite St in B-2 district
- Zoning regulation discussion on Central Business District permitted and conditional uses
- Approval of minutes from February 25, 2025
City Council
The City Council will review property assessment appeals and consider several infrastructure payments. The body will also discuss the first reading of an ordinance regarding the appointment of city officers.
- 2025 Slurry Seal Bid Result/Recommendation: $109,894.70
- Electrical Upgrades at City Park (Dells Electric): $61,339.01
- Pay Application #7 for APX Construction (Park Building): $83,558.81
- Ordinance #946 (First Reading): Appointment of Finance and Attorney officers
- Board of Equalization appeals for 1001 W 15th St and 512 Garfield Ave
Library
This is the regular monthly meeting of the Dell Rapids Library Board. The board will approve previous minutes, hear the February 2025 finance report, and receive updates from the library director on programming, technology, and state legislative bills HB 1239 and HB 1041. No specific actions or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.
- Finance report for February 2025
- Update on state bills HB 1239 and HB 1041
- Programming update from library director
- Technology update from library director
- Approval of minutes from February 20, 2025
City Council
The Dell Rapids City Council will consider approving a special assessment roll for the 3rd Street Project and adopt two zoning ordinances, including one for meat markets and another rezone for a business district.
- Resolution 2025-07: Approving special assessment roll for 3rd Street Project
- Ordinance No. 941: Amend zoning ordinance to include conditional use for meat markets
- Ordinance No. 942: Rezone Lot 12 of Block 19 to General Business District
- Hiring Summer Seasonal Staff for the Library
- Hire Pool Manager and Rubble Site Monitor
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a preliminary subdivision plan for Lot 2 of the Fiegen Development Park. It will also consider a conditional use request to allow a contractor shop in the B‑2 General Business District at 205 N Clark Avenue. The meeting includes approval of minutes from the February 11th session and routine reports.
- Public hearing on Lot 2 Fiegen Development Park preliminary subdivision plan
- Conditional use request (CUP 25-01) for a contractor shop at 205 N Clark Ave
Library
The Library Board of Dell Rapids will hold its regular session on February 20, 2025. The agenda includes approval of minutes from December 12, 2024, a finance report for January 2025, and updates from the library director on programming, technology, and staff. No specific action items or public hearings are noted; the meeting consists of routine reports and discussion.
- Approval of December 12, 2024 minutes
- January 2025 finance report
- Library director's programming update
- Library director's technology update
- Library director's staff update
City Council
The City Council will conduct public hearings on two zoning ordinances and consider first readings for amendments regarding short-term rentals, long-term leases, and shipping containers. The body will also address a special assessment roll for the 3rd Street Project.
- Ordinance 941: Amendment to add Conditional Use for Butcher Shops
- Ordinance 942: Rezone Lot 12 Block 19 from I-2 General Industrial to B-2 General Business District
- Ordinances 943, 944, and 945: Zoning amendments for short-term rentals, long-term leases, and shipping containers
- 3rd Street Project: Filing of the Special Assessment Roll
- City Hall and Library cleaning contract
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two zoning ordinances. The body will also conduct its 2025 organizational meeting to appoint a Chair and Vice Chair.
- Ordinance No. 941: Add conditional use for Meat Market/Butcher Shop in B-2 and I-1 districts
- Ordinance No. 942: Rezone Lot 12 Block 19 from I-2 General Industrial to B-2 General Business (Applicant: Brian Nelson)
- Appointment of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair
City Council
The council will hold a public hearing on a special beverage license request from Norby's/Dell Rapids Baseball Association. They will consider payment applications for the park building project, including a $70,453.90 Pay Application #6 and a $12,227.10 Change Order for foundation walls. New business includes an engagement letter for a GPNA LLC water‑rights case and the selection of 2025 garbage haulers. Finance and administrator reports will also be presented.
- Public Hearing – Special Beverage License – Norby's/Dell Rapids Baseball Association
- Pay Application #6 – APX Construction (Park Building) – $70,453.90
- Change Order #1 – Park Building foundation walls – $12,227.10
- Engagement Letter – GPNA LLC – case hearing for future water rights
- 2025 Garbage Haulers selection
City Council
The Dell Rapids City Council will hold public hearings on four Board of Water and Natural Resources loan applications for Phase 1 of the Orleans Avenue reconstruction and the Western Utilities Extension Project, requesting up to $3,836,300, $1,158,000, $3,056,300, and $2,018,000 respectively. The meeting also includes a consent agenda, a fire protection services agreement for $58,237, and other routine items.
- Public Hearing: Resolution 2025-03 – Clean Water loan request up to $3,836,300 for Orleans Ave. Phase 1
- Public Hearing: Resolution 2025-04 – Drinking Water loan request up to $1,158,000 for Orleans Ave. Phase 1
- Public Hearing: Resolution 2025-05 – Clean Water loan request up to $3,056,300 for Western Utilities Extension
- Public Hearing: Resolution 2025-06 – Drinking Water loan request up to $2,018,000 for Western Utilities Extension
- Fire Protection Services Agreement – 2025 contract for $58,237
City Council
The Dell Rapids City Council will hold a public hearing on a retail wine and cider license for Cellar Sensations, LLC. They will also consider a $91,675.00 pay application for the Park Building project, adopt payroll and advisory board resolutions, and review year-end financial reports.
- Public hearing: Alcoholic Beverage License (retail on/off sale wine and cider) for Cellar Sensations, LLC
- Pay Application #5 - APX Construction for Park Building - $91,675.00
- Resolution 2025-01: Payroll Resolution
- Resolution 2025-02: Appoint SMGA Advisory Board Member
- Year to Date Financial Report as of 12.31.24