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Mon Aug 3, 2026

August 3 Council

Menno Council to hold 1st reading of 2026 budget ordinance

The Menno City Council is meeting for its regular August session. The main item is the first reading of Budget Ordinance 2026-3, which sets the city's spending plan. The council will also consider a Mitigation Plan Resolution and discuss drainage, streets, water, and sewer issues.

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✓ Decided: Menno Council adopts 2027 budget ordinance, hazard mitigation plan

The Menno City Council approved the July finance report and warrants, adjusted equipment rental rates, gave first reading to the 2027 budget ordinance, and adopted the Hutchinson County Hazard Mitigation Plan. All votes were unanimous.

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Menno Council Meeting Agenda Finance Office at City Hall Monday, August 3, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Agenda IV. Public Comments V. Regular Meeting Items Previous Minutes 7/6 & 7/20 Finance Report Council Financial Review Warrants – Roll Call Police Report VI. Scheduled Business Drainage, Streets, Water, Sewer VII. Old Business “To Do List” VIII. New Business 1st Reading Budget Ordinance 2026-3 Mitigation Plan Resolution September meeting date - ?? IX. For your information MADC Minutes SEFP Report X. Adjournment
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City of Menno, Hutchinson County, South Dakota – August 3, 2026 - Page 1 MINUTES OF MENNO CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS August 3, 2026 Mayor Darrell Mehlhaf called the City Council to order at 6:00 p.m. on August 3, 2026 in the finance office at city hall. Council answering roll call: George Cokens, Ron Diede, Jerry Fischer, and Terah Schoenfish. Finance Officer Jodi Fischer, Police Chief Bryan Spiotti and Superintendent Corbin Auch were also present. Agenda: Diede moved to approve the agenda. Cokens seconded the motion. All votes aye. Amber Cross entered the meeting at 6:02 p.m. REGULAR MEETING ITEMS: Minutes: Fischer moved to approve the minutes of the July 6, 2026 regular meeting and July 20, 2026 budget meeting. Schoenfish seconded the motion. All votes aye. Finance Report: Cokens moved to approve the July finance report. Schoenfish seconded the motion. All votes aye. Council Financial Review: The council reviewed the bank statements, credit card invoices, bank reconciliation, automatic withdrawals, receipts and checks written during the month of Ju ly. Warrants: Cokens moved to approve the following warrants. Cross seconded the motion. Roll call: all votes aye. WARRANTS APPROVED: Council 626.46; Mayor 207.79; Finance 2301.50; Police 4487.99; Street 3077.80; Garbage 444.20; Cemetery 161.61; West Nile 80.36; Ambulance 1094.70; Pool 6449.44; Parks 444.72; Library 375.39; Development 269.56; Water 1698.64; Sewer 1674.88; Aflac, insurance 300 …
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Mon Jul 20, 2026

Meeting

Menno City Council to hold budget meeting, consider water meter surcharge

The Menno City Council is meeting to work on the budget and consider several items, including a second reading of an ordinance amending abandoned vehicle definitions, a resolution to establish a temporary water meter surcharge to fund new water meters and advanced metering infrastructure, a variance request from Jerry Fischer, and setting the pool closing date. The meeting is primarily a budget work session.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $10.18/month water meter surcharge

The Menno City Council approved a temporary $10.18 per month water meter surcharge on residential accounts to fund new water meters and metering infrastructure, with the surcharge ending after recovering $172,480. The council also gave final approval to an ordinance defining abandoned and junk vehicles, granted a variance for a garage, and set the pool closing date.

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Budget MEETING Menno City Council Monday, July 20, 2026 6:00 PM FINANCE OFFICE MENNO CITY HALL Call to order Roll Call Approval of Agenda 2nd Reading Ordinance #2026-2 - Amend Chpt 2 Abandoned Vehicles by Adding Definitions Resolution #2026-03 – Establishing a Temporary Water Meter Surcharge To Fund The Cost of New Water Meters & Advanced Metering Infrastructure For The Municipal Water System Variance – Jerry Fischer Pool Closing Date – August 9th Work on Budget Adjournment
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MENNO CITY COUNCIL BUDGET MEETING July 20, 2026 Mayor Darrell Mehlhaf called the city council budget meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. on July 20, 2026, in the finance office at City Hall. Council answering roll call: George Cokens, Amber Cross, Ron Diede, Jerry Fischer, Jacob Mettler and Terah Schoenfish. Finance Officer Jodi Fischer was also present. Cokens moved to approve the agenda. Schoenfish seconded the motion. All votes aye. 2nd Reading Ordinance #2026-2 Amend Chpt 2-Abandon Vehicles by Adding Definition : Diede moved to give 2 nd reading of ordinance #2026 -2 amend Chapter 2 -Abandon Vehicles by Adding Definitions. Mettler seconded the motion. Roll call: all votes aye. ORDINANCE #2026-2 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2005 REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MENNO, SOUTH DAKOTA ESTABLISHING DEFINITIONS APPLICABLE TO CHAPTER 2 ABANDONED VEHICLES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF MENNO, HUTCHINSON COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA, that the 2005 Revised Ordinances of the City of Menno, South Dakota be amended to read as follows: Chapter 2, Section 2-1 is hereby amended as follows: Section 2-1a. Definitions. For purposes of this Chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below: 1. Abandoned Motor Vehicle means any motor vehicle as deemed herein which is left unattended on any public street, alley, public place or parking lot within the municipality for a longer period that 24 hours without notifying the chief of police and making arrangements for the …
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Mon Jul 6, 2026

July 6 Council

Menno Council to vote on water meter bids and vehicle ordinance

The Menno City Council will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, review finances, and hear the police report. Scheduled business includes drainage, street, sewer, and water items. The council will decide whether to accept or reject a bid for water meters, and will hold a first reading of an ordinance amending abandoned vehicle definitions. New business also includes website contract renewal, a possible budget special meeting date, and siren relocation.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $172,480 water meter bid with surcharge

The council accepted the sole bid from DSG for new water meters at $172,480, funded by a $10.18 monthly surcharge on utility bills for about four years, and approved transferring $172,480 from the general fund to the water fund. They also approved a 4-year website contract with Catalis, relocated the siren to the softball field, and set the budget meeting for July 20. All votes were unanimous.

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Menno Council Meeting Agenda Finance Office at City Hall Monday, July 6, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Agenda IV. Public Comments V. Regular Meeting Items Previous Minutes 6/1 Finance Report Council Financial Review Warrants – Roll Call Police Report VI. Scheduled Business Drainage, street, sewer, & water VII. Old Business “To Do List” Bid – Water Meters – accept or reject VIII. New Business 1st Reading Ordinance #2026-2 Amend Chpt 2 – Abandon Vehicles by adding definitions City of Menno Website Contract Renewal Budget Special Meeting Date – July 20th? Siren – Relocation of Siren & Removal of Timed Notifications IX. For your information MADC Minutes X. Adjournment
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City of Menno, Hutchinson County, South Dakota – July 6 2026 - Page 1 MINUTES OF MENNO CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS July 6, 2026 Mayor Darrell Mehlhaf called the City Council to order at 6:00 p.m. on July 6, 2026 in the finance office at city hall. Council answering roll call: George Cokens, Ron Diede, Jerry Fischer, Jacob Mettler and Terah Schoenfish. Finance Officer Jodi Fischer, Superintendent Anthony Cokens, and Police Chief Bryan Spiotti were also present. Agenda: Cokens moved to approve the agenda. Diede seconded the motion. All votes aye. REGULAR MEETING ITEMS: Minutes: Fischer moved to approve the minutes of the June 1, 2026 regular meeting. Mettler seconded the motion. All votes aye. Finance Report: Cokens moved to approve the June finance report. Schoenfish seconded the motion. All votes aye. Council Financial Review: The council reviewed the bank statements, credit card invoices, bank reconciliation, automatic withdrawals, receipts and checks written during the month of June. Warrants: Mettler moved to approve the following warrants. Schoenfish seconded the motion. Roll call: all votes aye. WARRANTS APPROVED: Council 441.76; Mayor 207.79; Finance 2375.97; Police 4594.46; Street 3035.26; Garbage 198.09; Cemetery 161.61; Ambulance 1510.51; Pool 5546.73; Parks 800.51; Library 442.36; Development 286.38; Water 1701.32; Sewer 1695.98; Aflac, insurance 300.18; Wellmark BCBS, group insurance 4864.28; VSP, vision insurance 42.60; SDRS, retir …
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Mon Jun 1, 2026

June 1 Council

Menno Council to open water meter bids, approve alley dance permit

The Menno City Council will meet to handle routine business including approving minutes, the finance report, warrants, and the police report. They will also release funds for Jr Legion Baseball, transfer budgeted funds to the GO Bond Fund, open bids for water meters, and consider a joint co-op agreement and a consumption permit for an alley dance.

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✓ Decided: Council tables $172,480 water meter bid until July 6

The Menno City Council approved routine items including the May finance report, budget transfers, warrants, and a $500 contribution to Junior Legion Baseball. The council tabled the awarding of a $172,480 water meter bid from DSG until the July 6 meeting. It also approved a temporary alcohol consumption permit for an alley dance on July 3 and continued financial support for District III in 2027.

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Menno Council Meeting Agenda Finance Office at City Hall Monday, June 1, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Agenda IV. Public Comments V. Regular Meeting Items Previous Minutes 5/4 Finance Report Release Funds for: Jr Legion Baseball $500 Budgeted transfers to GO Bond Fund • $25,000 sales tax – General Fund • $29,736 surcharge – Phase I sewer Council Financial Review Warrants – Roll Call Police Report VI. Scheduled Business Drainage, Street, Sewer & Water Projects VII. Old Business “To Do List” VIII. New Business Open Bids – Water Meters Joint Co-op Agreement – District III $1630 Approve Consumption Permit - Alley Dance July 3 I. For Your Information MADC Minutes Notice of Vacancies XI. Adjournment
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City of Menno, Hutchinson County, South Dakota – June 1, 2026- Page 1 MINUTES OF MENNO CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS June 1, 2026 Mayor Darrell Mehlhaf called the City C ouncil to order at 6:00 p.m. on June 1, 2026 in the finance office at city hall . Council answering roll call: George Cokens, Amber Cross, Ron Diede, Jerry Fischer, Jacob Mettler and Terah Schoenfish . Finance Officer Jodi Fischer, Police Chief Bryan Spiotti, Superintendent Corbin Auch and Lorry Goehring were also present. Agenda: Cokens moved to approve the agenda. Cross seconded the motion. All votes aye. REGULAR MEETING ITEMS: Minutes: Fischer moved to approve the minutes of the May 4, 2026 regular meeting. Diede seconded the motion. All votes aye. Finance Report: Schoenfish moved to approve the May finance report. Cokens seconded the motion. All votes aye. Release Funds: Diede moved to release the $500 annual contribution to Junior Legion Baseball. Schoenfish seconded. All votes aye. Budget Transfers: Fischer moved to transfer $25,000 (sales tax) from the General Fund into the General Obligation Bond Fund per budget ordinance and to transfer $29,736 from the Sewer Fund (Phase 1 Surcharge) into the General Obligation Bond Fund per budget ordinance. Diede seconded the motion. All votes aye. Council Financial Review: The council reviewed the bank statements, credit card invoices, bank reconciliation, automatic withdrawals, receipts and checks written during the month of May. …
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Mon May 4, 2026

May 4 Council

Menno Council to release $5,000 to Athletic Club, renew liquor licenses

The Menno City Council will hold its regular meeting on May 4, 2026, covering routine items like minutes, finance reports, and warrants. They will also consider several action items, including releasing $5,000 to the Athletic Club, approving malt beverage license renewals, and setting pool rates and staffing.

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✓ Decided: Council approves bids for new water meters, pool opening, and fireworks

The Menno City Council approved advertising for bids on new water meters, set the pool opening date and hours, and approved a fireworks display for July 4. They also renewed malt beverage licenses, approved a temporary permit for the baseball association, and surplus a 1987 truck. All votes were unanimous.

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Menno Council Meeting Agenda Monday, May 4, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. Finance Office at City Hall I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Agenda IV. Public Comments V. Regular Meeting Items Previous Minutes 4/6 Finance Report Council Financial Review Release Funds – Athletic Club. $5000 Warrants – Roll Call Police Report VI. Scheduled Business Drainage, Street, Sewer & Water Projects VII. Old Business “To Do List” Water Meters VIII. New Business 2nd Reading Supp App. Ord #2026-01-library Approve Malt Beverage License Renewals • Klaudt Service • Total Stop • Beer Garden Hearing Temp Permit-Baseball Assoc. Permission to do fireworks July 4th Opening date for pool & Pool hours Hire Pool Staff Pool Prices – Daily Rate & Season Passes New Fireman-Justin Edelman & Gradyn Furney Surplus: 1987 International F1954 Truck End Policy for Receiving Shingles at RU Site Hazzard Mitigation Project Selection Ambulance EMT’s Mosquito Spraying Machine IX. For Your Information MADC Minutes Secretary’s Award for Drinking Water Excellence X. Adjournment
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City of Menno, Hutchinson County, South Dakota – May 4, 2026 - Page 1 MINUTES OF MENNO CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS May 4, 2026 Mayor Darrell Mehlhaf called the City C ouncil to order at 6:00 p.m. on May 4, 20 26 in the finance office at city hall . Council answering roll call: Amber Cross, Ron Diede, Jacob Mettler, and Jerry Fischer. Finance Officer Jodi Fischer, Police Chief Bryan Spiotti, and Superintendent Anthony Cokens were also present. Agenda: Mettler moved to approve the agenda with the addition of Executive Session Personnel SDCL 1-25-2 (1). Diede seconded the motion. All votes aye. REGULAR MEETING ITEMS: Minutes: Fischer moved to approve the minutes of the April 6, 2026 regular meeting. Cross seconded the motion. All votes aye. Finance Report: Diede moved to approve the April finance report. Mettler seconded the motion. All votes aye. Council Financial Review: The council reviewed the bank statements, credit card invoices, bank reconciliation, automatic withdrawals, receipts and checks written during the month of April. Athletic Club Funds: Fischer moved to release the annual funds of $5000 to the Menno Athletic Club. Cross seconded the motion. All votes aye. Warrants: Diede moved to approve the following warrants. Fischer seconded the motion. Roll call: all votes aye. WARRANTS APPROVED: Council 764.98; Mayor 300.14; Finance 2477.18; Police 4796.78; Street 3205.30; Garbage 150.06; Cemetery 161.61; Ambulance 434.97; Library 401.74; D …
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Mon Apr 6, 2026

April 6 Council

Menno Council to review projects, funds, and library ordinance

The Menno City Council is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, financial reports, and warrants. They will also discuss drainage, street, sewer, and water projects, and consider a first reading of a supplemental appropriation ordinance for the library. Other items include releasing funds to the Baseball Association, approving a flower planting project, and scheduling training.

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✓ Decided: Menno Council hires pool staff, buys dump truck, approves warrants

The Menno City Council approved routine items including the March finance report, warrants, and the police report. They also approved the sale of a rifle to the police department for $1.00, purchased a 2003 International dump truck for $18,000, and gave first reading to a supplemental appropriations ordinance for the library. In new business, they hired Emmalyn Heckenlaible as a certified lifeguard and Brenna Edelman as pool manager/swim instructor, setting wages at $17.00/hour for Edelman and $13.50/hour for first-year lifeguards.

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Menno Council Meeting Agenda Monday, April 6, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. Finance Office at City Hall I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Agenda IV. Public Comments V. Regular Meeting Items Previous Minutes 3/2 & 3/16 Finance Report Council Financial Review Release Funds – Baseball Assn $1500 Warrants – Roll Call Police Report VI. Scheduled Business Drainage, Street, Sewer & Water Projects VII. Old Business “To Do List” VIII. New Business 1st Reading Supp App. Ord #2026-01-library Ad – Mow & Spray weeds 4-H group to plant flowers on 5th St - $250 2026 Mosquito Workshop - Mitchell 4/30 HR/FO school – Chamberlain June 9-12th IX. For Your Information MADC Minutes 2025 Drinking Water Report X. Executive Session Personnel SDCL 1-25-2 (1) XI. Adjournment
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City of Menno, Hutchinson County, South Dakota – April 6, 2026 - Page 1 MINUTES OF MENNO CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS April 6, 2026 Mayor Darrell Mehlhaf called the city council to order at 6:00 p.m. on April 6, 20 26 in the finance office at city hall. Council answering roll call: George Cokens, Amber Cross, Ron Diede, Jerry Fischer and Terah Schoenfish . Finance Officer Jodi Fischer and Police Chief Bryan Spiotti were also present. Agenda: Diede moved to approve the agenda. Cokens seconded the motion. All votes aye. REGULAR MEETING ITEMS: Minutes: Fischer moved to approve the minutes of the March 2, 2026 regular meeting and the March 16, 2026 equalization meeting. Schoenfish seconded the motion. All votes aye. Finance Report: Cokens moved to approve the March finance report. Diede seconded the motion. All votes aye. Council Financial Review: The council reviewed the bank statements, credit card invoices, bank reconciliation, automatic withdrawals, receipts and checks written during the month of March. Release Funds: Cokens moved to release the annual funds of $1500.00 to the Menno Baseball Association. Schoenfish seconded the motion. All votes aye. Warrants: Diede moved to approve the following warrants. Cross seconded the motion. Roll call: all votes aye. WARRANTS APPROVED: Council 949.67; Mayor 300.14; Finance 2220.46; Street 3156.06; Cemetery 161.61; Ambulance 725.15; Library 389.26; Development 285.27; Water 1764.69; Sewer 1764.73; Afla …
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Mon Mar 16, 2026

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Menno City Council to hold equalization hearings and discuss sweeping contract

The Menno City Council is meeting to conduct equalization hearings, which allow property owners to contest their assessed property values. The council will also discuss a sweeping contract and equipment matters. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including call to order, roll call, approval of the agenda, and public comments.

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✓ Decided: Menno approves $2,000 sweeping contract with SD DOT

The Menno City Council held its equalization meeting with no property valuation appeals. The council approved a $2,000 contract with the South Dakota DOT for street sweeping on US Hwy 18, and authorized equipment purchases based on the Street Committee's recommendation. No changes were made to assessment books.

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Equalization MEETING Monday, March 16, 2026 6:00 PM FINANCE OFFICE MENNO CITY HALL Call to order Roll Call Approval of Agenda Public Comments Equalization Hearings Sweeping Contract Equipment Adjournment
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MINUTES OF MENNO EQUALIZATION MEETING March 16, 2026 Mayor Darrell Mehlhaf called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Answering roll call: George Cokens, Amber Cross, Ronald Diede, Jerry Fischer, Jacob Mettler, and Terah Schoenfish. Finance Officer Jodi Fischer was also present. Agenda: Fischer moved to approve the agenda. Mettler seconded the motion. All votes aye. No one appeared before the board to appeal their valuation. Assessment books and lists of improvements were reviewed. No changes were made. Sweeping Contract: Cokens moved to approve a contract between the City and the SD DOT for sweeping curb and gutter on US Hwy 18 at MRM 394.5 to 395.0 in Menno and US Hwy 18 at MRM 389.5 to 390.0 in Olivet. The total amount of the contract is 25 hours for a total amount of $2000.00. Diede seconded the motion. All votes aye. Equipment: Cross moved, upon Street Committee recommendation, a purchase can be made that is acceptable to the City’s operational needs. Schoenfish seconded the motion. All votes aye. Diede moved to adjourn at 6:27 p.m. Mettler seconded the motion. All votes aye. ATTEST: CITY OF MENNO, SOUTH DAKOTA ___________________________ ________________________________ Jodi Fischer, Finance Officer Darrell J. Mehlhaf, Mayor Published once at the approximate cost of $________.
Mon Mar 2, 2026

March 2 Council

Menno Council to consider variance, projects, and Ward III appointment

The Menno City Council is meeting to handle routine business including minutes, finance reports, and warrants. Scheduled business includes a variance request from Menno Lumber Company, plus drainage, street, sewer, and water projects. The council will also consider appointing a Ward III council member, set spring clean-up dates, and review the 2025 annual report.

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✓ Decided: Council appoints Terah Schoenfish as Ward III alderman

The Menno City Council appointed Terah Schoenfish as Ward III alderman until the next election, approved the February finance report and warrants, and granted a variance to Menno Lumber Co. for a storage building. Spring clean-up was set for April 13, and the next meeting was scheduled for April 6. No action was taken on a dump truck or equalization.

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Menno Council Meeting Agenda Monday, March 2, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. Finance Office at City Hall I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Agenda IV. Regular Meeting Items Previous Minutes 2/2 Finance Report Council Financial Review Warrants – Roll Call V. Public Comments VI. Scheduled Business Variance – Menno Lumber Company Drainage & Street Projects Sewer & Water Projects VII. Old Business “To Do List” VIII. New Business Appoint Ward III Council Member – T. Schoenfish Spring Clean-up -4/13 -snow date 4/27 April Meeting Date – April 6 2025 Annual Report Dump Truck IX. For Your Information MADC Minutes SEFP Report Hutchinson - Hazard Mitigation Survey Schedule of Events for District III meeting X. Adjournment
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City of Menno, Hutchinson County, South Dakota – March 2, 2026- Page 1 MINUTES OF MENNO CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS March 2, 2026 Mayor Darrell Mehlhaf called the city council to order at 6:00 p.m. on March 2, 20 26 in the finance office at city hall. Council answering roll call: George Cokens, Amber Cross, Ron Diede, Jerry Fischer and Jacob Mettler . Finance Officer Jodi Fischer and Superintendent Corbin Auch were also present. Agenda: Cokens moved to approve the agenda with the addition of Equalization under New Business . Mettler seconded the motion. All votes aye. REGULAR MEETING ITEMS: Minutes: Fischer moved to approve the minutes of the February 2, 2026 regular meeting. Diede seconded the motion. All votes aye. Finance Report: Cokens moved to approve the February finance report. Cross seconded the motion. All votes aye. Council Financial Review: The council reviewed the bank statements, credit card invoices, bank reconciliation, automatic withdrawals, receipts and checks written during the month of February. Warrants: Fischer moved to approve the following warrants. Diede seconded the motion. Roll call: all votes aye. WARRANTS APPROVED: Council 511.02; Mayor 207.79 Finance 2283.26; Buildings 6.47; Street 3170.77; Garbage 36.01; Cemetery 161.61; Ambulance 720.36; Library 404.74; Development 298.86; Water 1886.53; Sewer 1873.38; Aflac, insurance 181.32; Wellmark BCBS, group insurance 3648.21; VSP, vision insurance 31.95; SDRS, retirement 1 …
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Mon Feb 2, 2026

February 2 Council

Menno Council to discuss water meters, pool staffing, election date

The Menno City Council will meet to handle routine business including approving minutes, the finance report, and warrants. They will also discuss scheduled drainage, street, sewer, and water projects, and take up new business items such as water meters from Core & Main, advertising for pool staff, and setting the election date. An executive session is planned for personnel matters.

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✓ Decided: Council hires part-time police officer, accepts janitor resignation

The Menno City Council approved routine financial reports and warrants, authorized advertising for pool staff, set the equalization meeting and election date, and paid conference expenses. After an executive session on personnel, the council voted to hire Matthew Van Der Linden as a part-time certified police officer at $20.50/hr and accepted Mindy Spangler's resignation as janitor effective immediately.

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Menno Council Meeting Agenda Monday, February 2, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. Finance Office at City Hall I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Agenda IV. Regular Meeting Items Previous Minutes 1/5 Finance Report Council Financial Review Warrants – Roll Call V. Public Comments VI. Scheduled Business Drainage, Street, Sewer & Water Projects VII. Old Business “To Do List” VIII. New Business Core & Main – Water Meters Advertise – pool mgr/lifeguards/lessons Pool – Front Counter Person Equalization Mtg – March 16th Police Chief Conference – April 14-16th District III Mtg – March 24 @ Lennox Librarian Asst. – R. Massey Designated Date for Election – Nov. 3rd Ambulance IX. For Your Information MADC Minutes SEFP Report X. Executive Session Personnel SDCL 1-25-2 (1) XI. Adjournment
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City of Menno, Hutchinson County, South Dakota – February 2, 2026 - Page 1 MINUTES OF MENNO CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS February 2, 2026 Mayor Darrell Mehlhaf called the city council to order at 6:00 p.m. on February 2, 2026 in the finance office at city hall. Council answering roll call: George Cokens, Ron Diede, Jerry Fischer and Jacob Mettler. Finance Officer Jodi Fischer, Superintendent Anthony Cokens, Chris Kropuenske and Chad Hanson were also present. Agenda: Mettler moved to approve the agenda. Diede seconded the motion. All votes aye. REGULAR MEETING ITEMS: Minutes: Cokens moved to approve the minutes of the January 5, 2026 regular meeting. Fischer seconded the motion. All votes aye. Finance Report: Diede moved to approve the January finance report. Mettler seconded the motion. All votes aye. Council Financial Review: The council reviewed the bank statements, credit card invoices, bank reconciliation, automatic withdrawals, receipts and checks written during the month of January. Warrants: Fischer moved to approve the following warrants. Mettler seconded the motion. Roll call: all votes aye. WARRANTS APPROVED: Council 788.05; Mayor 253.96; Finance 2310.57; Buildings 19.40; Street 3132.45; Cemetery 161.61; Ambulance 859.45; Library 254.89; Development 273.35; Water 1782.68; Sewer 1790.59; Aflac, insurance 181.32; Wellmark BCBS, group insurance 3648.21; VSP, vision insurance 31.95; SDRS, retirement 1563.66; SDSRP, supplemental retirement …
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Mon Jan 5, 2026

January 5 Council

Menno Council to approve bills, set annual contributions, discuss water meters

The Menno City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 5, 2026, to handle routine yearly business, including approving bills, designating the official depository and publication, and setting fire/ambulance crew insurance. They will also review financial reports, release annual contributions, discuss water meter replacement, and consider hourly rate quotes for equipment. An executive session is scheduled for personnel matters and a salary resolution.

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✓ Decided: Menno Council adopts 2026 salaries, approves annual resolutions

The Menno City Council approved the 2026 salary resolution, setting pay for all city officials and employees, and passed the annual resolution authorizing pre-approved bill payments. They also approved the official depository and publication, fire/ambulance insurance members, annual contributions, warrants, water meter bids, cemetery mowing, the fire report, and temporary alcohol permits. All votes were unanimous.

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Menno Council Meeting Agenda Monday, January 5, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Agenda IV. Public Comments V. Yearly Business Official Depository-Menno State Bank Official Publication-The Courier (Election Information will be later in the year since our election date is not until November) Resolution to Pay Bills #1-2025 Fire/Ambulance Crew Members for Ins. VI. Regular Meeting Items Previous Minutes Dec 1 & 29, 2025 Finance Report Council Financial Review Release Annual Contributions: Roll Call Gym $2000 Museum $774 Warrants – Roll Call VII. Old Business “To Do List” VIII. New Business Water Meters - DSG Hourly Rate Quotes – backhoe, excavator, trencher, scraper, and telehandler Cemetery Mowing Fire Chief’s Fire Report Hearing – Legion temporary permits IX. For Your Information 2025 Yearly Water Loss Average 26.44% Legislative Audit – Acceptance Letter for 2023-24 Audit X. Executive Session Personnel SDCL 1-25-2 (1) Salary Resolution #2-2026 XI. Adjournment
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City of Menno, Hutchinson County, South Dakota – January 5, 2026 - Page 1 MINUTES OF MENNO CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS January 5, 2026 Mayor Darrell Mehlhaf called the city council to order at 6:00 p.m. on January 5, 20 26 in the finance office at city hall. Council answering roll call: George Cokens, Amber Cross, Ron Diede, Jerry Fischer and Jacob Mettler . Finance Officer Jodi Fischer , Superintendent Anthony Cokens, Brandon Baus and Corey Kasin from DSG were also present. Agenda: Cokens moved to approve the agenda. Mettler seconded the motion. All votes aye. YEARLY BUSINESS: Depository: Diede moved to name Menno State Bank as the official depository for 20 26. Cross seconded the motion. All votes aye. Publication: Cokens moved to name the Courier as the official publication for 2026. Fischer seconded the motion. All votes aye. Pre-approved Bills: RESOLUTION #1 – 01/05/2026 ANNUAL AUTHORIZATION TO PAY PRE-APPROVED BILLS WHEREAS it is necessary to pay certain bills each month prior to the council meeting to avoid penalties or to take advantage of discounts; and WHEREAS these bills include but are not limited to: Insurance, Loan Payments and Loan Interest Payments, Payroll and Payroll Taxes, Retirement and Supplemental Retirement, Excise, Sales and Unemployment Taxes, Utilities and Chemical Purchases ; and WHEREAS the Finance Officer is unable to project the exact amount of each expense to present to the council prior to the due date of ea …
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