Menno public meetings in 2024
16 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Meeting
The Menno City Council is holding its year-end meeting to handle routine financial and administrative items, including approving warrants, a variance request, a contingency resolution, and writing off an ambulance assignment. Public comments will be heard, and the next meeting is scheduled for January 6, 2025.
- Variance – Steve Preszler
- Contingency Resolution #9
- Write-Off Ambulance Assignment
- Warrants approval
- Public comments
The Menno City Council approved a resolution transferring $5,100 from the general fund contingency to finance, garbage, and parks departments. They also granted a variance to Steve Preszler for a garage at 314 S. Alfalfa St., allowing it 8 feet from the north property line. The council approved warrants totaling over $100,000 and wrote off a $12,133.27 ambulance account as uncollectible.
- Approved agenda and warrants (all aye)
- Granted variance to Steve Preszler for garage at 314 S. Alfalfa St. (all aye)
- Approved Resolution #9 transferring $5,100 from contingency to finance, garbage, parks (all aye)
- Wrote off ambulance account of $12,133.27 (all aye)
- Set next meeting for January 6, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. (all aye)
December 2 Council
The Menno City Council will consider resolutions to increase water rates and adjust water and sewer tap fees, along with other routine business. The agenda also includes a second reading of a supplemental budget ordinance, a year-end meeting date, and various administrative items.
- Resolution #7: Water Rate Increase
- Resolution #8: Water & Sewer Tap Fee
- 2nd reading of Supplemental Budget Ordinance 2024-4
- Purchase CDs for Capital Outlay
- Advertise hourly rates for backhoe, excavator, trencher, scraper, & telehandler
The Menno City Council approved a two-phase water rate increase effective after December 2024 and December 2025 billings, plus new water and sewer tap fees set at cost plus 15%. The council also approved warrants, the finance report, and several administrative actions, including advertising for hourly equipment rates and authorizing CD purchases.
- Approved Resolution #7 water rate increase (5-0)
- Approved Resolution #8 water and sewer tap fee at cost plus 15% (5-0)
- Approved November finance report (5-0)
- Approved warrants totaling $67,320.88 (5-0)
- Approved police report (5-0)
- Approved advertising for hourly backhoe, excavator, trencher, scraper and telehandler rates for 2025 (5-0)
- Authorized Finance Officer to purchase CDs for capital outlay (5-0)
- Gave 2nd reading to supplemental appropriations ordinance #2024-4 (5-0)
November 4 Council
The Menno City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 4, 2024, covering routine items like minutes, finance reports, and warrants. Scheduled business includes discussion on lead water lines and sewer, streets, and drainage. New business includes a water rate survey, liquor license renewals, a first reading of a supplemental budget ordinance, a new employee, and declaring surplus items.
- Water - Lead Water Lines
- Water Rate Survey by Midwest Assistance Program (Hope Block)
- Liquor license renewals: Roosters, Schnitz, Beer Garden
- 1st reading Supp Budget Ord 2024-4
- Surplus: 1990 GMC Sierra Pickup, Water Tank
The Menno City Council approved a $25,000 transfer from the sewer fund to the water fund to keep the water fund in compliance, with repayment from future water sales. The council also hired Corbin Auch as a street maintenance worker at $22.00/hour, approved five liquor license renewals, and gave first reading to a supplemental appropriations ordinance. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved $25,000 transfer from sewer fund to water fund (all aye)
- Approved Corbin Auch as street maintenance worker at $22.00/hour (all aye)
- Approved five liquor license renewals for The Schnitz, Rooster's Bar & Grill, and Beer Garden (all aye)
- Gave first reading to supplemental appropriations ordinance #2024-4 (all aye)
- Surplused 1990 GMC Sierra Pickup for online auction (all aye)
- Surplused plastic 250-gallon water tank for online auction (all aye)
- Approved October finance report and warrants (all aye)
- Approved police report (all aye)
October 7 Council
The Menno City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 7, 2024, covering routine items like minutes, finance reports, and warrants. Scheduled business includes discussions on water, sewer, streets, and drainage. New business includes a UTV purchase, a police lodging request, and a wastewater class in Wagner, SD. The council may enter executive session for personnel and contract negotiations.
- UTV Purchase
- Police Lodging Request
- Wastewater Class – Wagner, SD 10/23
- Warrants – Roll Call
- Executive Session: SDCL 1-25-2(1) Personnel, SDCL 1-25-2(4) Contract Negotiations
The Menno City Council approved the purchase of a 2024 Polaris Ranger 1000 Premium with windshield and roof from Mettler Implement for $16,300, with Councilmember Mettler abstaining. The council also approved reimbursing Police Chief Hofeldt for half his lodging for training, sending Superintendent Cokens to a wastewater class, and approved routine items including the September finance report, warrants, and police report. An executive session was held for personnel and contract negotiations, but no action was taken.
- Approved purchase of 2024 Polaris Ranger 1000 Premium for $16,300 (5-0, Mettler abstained)
- Approved reimbursing Chief Hofeldt half lodging for Law Enforcement training Oct 29-30 (all aye)
- Approved sending Superintendent Cokens to SDARWS Wastewater System Class Oct 23 (all aye)
- Approved September finance report (all aye)
- Approved warrants totaling $58,907.12 (all aye)
- Approved police report (all aye)
- Approved minutes of September 9, 2024 meeting (all aye)
- Entered executive session for personnel and contract negotiations; no action taken
September 9 Council
The Menno City Council is meeting to handle routine business including approval of minutes, financial reports, and warrants. They will also discuss drainage, water, sewer, and streets, and consider the museum building with Stoebner & Knodel. A second reading of the budget ordinance 2024-3 is scheduled, along with an audit discussion with Schoenfish.
- 2nd Reading Budget Ord 2024-3
- Museum Building – Stoebner & Knodel
- Schoenfish - Audit – 2023-2024
- Warrants – Roll Call
- Police Report
The Menno City Council approved the 2025 budget ordinance on second reading and retained Schoenfish & Co, Inc. to audit the city's financial statements for 2023 and 2024. The council also approved the August finance report, warrants, and police report. A presentation on a proposed new museum building was heard, but no action was taken.
- Approved agenda (all aye)
- Approved August 5, 2024 meeting minutes (all aye)
- Approved August finance report (all aye)
- Approved warrants totaling $94,705.53 (all aye)
- Approved police report (all aye)
- Approved 2nd reading of budget ordinance #2024-3 for 2025 (all aye)
- Retained Schoenfish & Co, Inc. to audit 2023 and 2024 financial statements (all aye)
August 5 Council
The Menno City Council will meet to handle routine business including minutes, financial reports, warrants, and a police report. They will also hear a SEFP report, discuss drainage, streets, water, and sewer matters, and consider a resolution opposing IM28. The main action is the first reading of the 2024-3 budget ordinance, with a possible executive session on personnel.
- 1st Reading Budget Ordinance 2024-3
- IM28 Opposition Resolution #6
- Warrants – Roll Call
- Police Report
- Drainage, Streets, Water, Sewer discussion
The Menno City Council approved Resolution #6 opposing Initiated Measure 28, which would remove taxes on food items, citing potential revenue loss. The council also gave first reading to the 2025 budget ordinance and authorized the police chief to hire part-time help. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved Resolution #6 opposing Initiated Measure 28 (all aye)
- Gave first reading to budget ordinance #2024-3 for 2025 appropriations (all aye)
- Authorized Chief of Police Hofeldt to hire part-time police help (all aye)
- Approved July finance report (all aye)
- Approved warrants totaling $87,172.75 (all aye)
- Approved police report (all aye)
- Set September meeting for September 9 at 7:30 p.m. (all aye)
Meeting
The Menno City Council is meeting to work on the budget, including a second reading of the 2024 supplemental budget. They will also set the pool closing date, consider a new fire department member, and hold an executive session on personnel.
- 2nd Reading of Supplemental Budget 2024-2
- Pool closing date set for August 16th
- New Fire Department member: W. Massey
- Budget work session
- Executive session on personnel (SDCL 1-25-2(1))
The Menno City Council held a budget meeting on July 25, 2024, and approved several items. They gave second reading to supplemental appropriations ordinance #2024-2 for ambulance services and equipment, approved closing the pool for the season on August 16, and recognized William Massey as a new volunteer fireman. The council also reviewed budget sheets for all funds and held an executive session for personnel matters.
- Approved supplemental appropriations ordinance #2024-2 for ambulance services and equipment (all aye)
- Approved pool closing for the season on August 16 (all aye)
- Recognized William Massey as a new volunteer fireman (all aye)
- Reviewed budget sheets for all funds (no formal vote)
- Entered executive session for personnel per SDCL 1-25-2(1) (all aye)
July 1 Council
The Menno City Council is meeting to handle routine business including approval of previous minutes, the finance report, warrants, and the police report. Scheduled business includes a variance request from Justin Plooster and discussion of drainage, street, sewer, and water matters. The council will also hold a first reading of supplemental budget 2024-2, consider a special budget meeting date, and discuss a pool special event. An executive session is planned for personnel matters.
- Variance request – Justin Plooster
- Drainage, street, sewer, & water discussion
- 1st Reading Supplemental Budget 2024-2
- Special budget meeting date consideration
- Pool – Special Event discussion
The Menno City Council approved a variance for a garage at 250 W. Main St., allowing setbacks of 4'7" from the west property line and 11' and 13'2" from the east property line. The council also gave first reading to supplemental appropriations ordinance #2024-1 for ambulance services and equipment, and scheduled a budget meeting for July 25 at 6:00 p.m. A request for a special pool event was declined due to no action taken. All votes were unanimous unless noted.
- Approved agenda, June 3 and June 24 minutes, and June finance report (all aye)
- Approved warrants totaling $94,004.47 (all aye)
- Approved police report (all aye)
- Granted variance at 250 W. Main St. for garage and porch setbacks (all aye)
- Gave first reading to supplemental appropriations ordinance #2024-1 for ambulance services (all aye)
- Scheduled budget meeting for July 25 at 6:00 p.m. (all aye)
- Declined pool special event request due to no action taken
Meeting
This is a special meeting of the City of Menno, South Dakota, held on June 24, 2024. The agenda includes a call to order, roll call, approval of the agenda, discussion of an extra clean-up day, an executive session for personnel matters under SDCL 1-25-2(1), and consideration of extra hired help. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion or action as the council proceeds.
- Extra Clean-Up Day
- Executive Session – Personnel SDCL 1-25-2(1)
- Extra Hired Help
The City Council held a special meeting and approved offering flood debris cleanup to residents who bring debris to the curb. It also approved using part-time help for extra city work. Two executive sessions were held for personnel matters, but no action was taken in either.
- Approved offering flood debris cleanup to residents who bring debris to the curb (all aye)
- Approved utilizing part-time help for extra city work (all aye)
- Held executive session for personnel (SDCL 1-25-2(1)) — no action taken
- Held second executive session for personnel (SDCL 1-25-2(1)) — no action taken
June 3 Council
The Menno City Council is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, financial reports, and warrants. They will also consider several action items such as releasing funds for Jr Legion Baseball, approving a consumption permit for an Alley Dance, and discussing various city projects and equipment purchases.
- Release $500 for Jr Legion Baseball
- Budgeted transfers: $25,000 sales tax to General Fund, $29,736 surcharge to Phase I sewer
- Joint Co-op Agreement with District III for $1,496
- Approve Consumption Permit for Alley Dance on July 3
- Discuss city shop concrete, mosquito sprayer, and laptop/monitor for Finance Office
The Menno City Council approved routine financial items including the May finance report, warrants, and budgeted transfers of $25,000 from the General Fund and $29,736 from the Sewer Fund into the General Obligation Bond Fund. They also approved a $500 contribution to Junior Legion Baseball, continued $1,496 support for District III in 2025, and approved a temporary alcohol consumption permit for an alley dance on July 3. No action was taken on a quote for replacing Highway 18 lights.
- Approved May finance report (all aye)
- Released $500 annual contribution to Junior Legion Baseball (all aye)
- Transferred $25,000 (sales tax) from General Fund and $29,736 from Sewer Fund to GO Bond Fund (all aye)
- Approved warrants totaling $102,346.78 (all aye)
- Approved police report (all aye)
- Continued $1,496 financial support for District III Joint Cooperative Agreement for 2025 (all aye)
- Approved temporary alcohol consumption permit for alley dance on July 3, 2024 (all aye)
- Increased Clyde Mettler's pay to $12.00/hour (all aye)
May 6 Council
The Menno City Council is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, the finance report, and warrants, plus a police report. They will also address old business, a resolution of service, and reorganization after swearing in a council member. New business includes approving malt beverage license renewals, a possible liquor license transfer, a temporary permit for the Baseball Association, and decisions on the pool, fireworks, and surplus property.
- Release $5,000 in funds for the Athletic Club
- Approve malt beverage license renewals for Klaudt Service, Total Stop, and Beer Garden
- Consider transfer of liquor and malt beverage licenses pending a May 15 closing date
- Hearing for a temporary permit for the Baseball Association
- Decide on pool opening date, hours, lifeguards, and swim lessons
The Menno City Council held its annual reorganization, swearing in Mayor Darrell Mehlhaf and council members, appointing Tyler Goehring to Ward I, and electing Ron Diede as council president. The council approved malt beverage license renewals, a liquor license transfer, a temporary beer permit, a July 4 fireworks display, pool opening and hours, lifeguard hires, and surplus property auction. It also tabled a discussion on a fire truck and emergency services district, and amended the employee personnel policy.
- Approved $5,000 annual funds to Menno Athletic Club (all aye)
- Approved warrants totaling $86,489.63 (all aye)
- Hired Green Eggs & Ram for IT services (all aye)
- Renewed three malt beverage licenses (all aye)
- Approved liquor license transfer from Beer Garden to WWIT2 pending sale (all aye)
- Approved temporary malt beverage permit for Menno Baseball Association (all aye)
- Approved surplus of Crown Vic police car and sale via BigIron Auctions (5-0, Cross abstained)
- Tabled fire truck/emergency services district discussion (all aye)
April 8 Council
The Menno City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 8, 2024, to approve minutes, review finances, and hear reports. Scheduled business includes drainage, street, sewer, and water projects. New business includes a resolution for Lot 1 of the Mehlhaf Addition, a second reading of a flood damage prevention ordinance, and hiring lifeguards.
- Release $1,500 to Baseball Assn
- Resolution of Approval #5 Lot 1 Mehlhaf Addition
- 2nd Reading of Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance #2024-01
- 4-H group to plant flowers on 5th St - $250
- Hiring of Life Guards
The Menno City Council approved the second reading of Ordinance #2024-01, adopting new flood damage prevention provisions, and approved Resolution #5-4-8-2024 for the plat of Lot 1 Mehlhaf Addition. The council also released $1,500 to the Menno Baseball Association, approved warrants totaling $59,990.01, and tabled the IT services discussion until the next meeting.
- Approved Ordinance #2024-01 (flood damage prevention) on 2nd reading (6-0)
- Approved Resolution #5-4-8-2024 for plat of Lot 1 Mehlhaf Addition (6-0)
- Released $1,500 annual funds to Menno Baseball Association (6-0)
- Approved warrants totaling $59,990.01 (6-0)
- Tabled IT services discussion until next meeting (6-0)
- Approved paying up to $250 for Power People 4-H to plant flowers on 5th St (6-0)
- Accepted 2023 Water Quality Report (6-0)
- Authorized attendance at water, mosquito, and HR/FO workshops (6-0)
Meeting
The Menno City Council is meeting for equalization hearings, a first reading of Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance #2024-01, and public comments. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.
- Equalization hearings
- 1st reading of Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance #2024-01
- Public comments
The Menno City Council held an equalization meeting on March 18, 2024, where no residents appealed their property valuations. The board reviewed assessment books and lists of improvements without making changes. They approved the agenda and gave first reading to Ordinance 2024-01, which adopts new flood damage prevention provisions. The meeting adjourned at 6:17 p.m.
- Approved agenda (all aye)
- Gave first reading to Ordinance 2024-01, flood damage prevention (all aye)
- Adjourned at 6:17 p.m. (all aye)
March 11 Council
The Menno City Council is meeting to discuss routine reports and a range of scheduled business, including drainage, street, sewer, and water projects. They will also consider several action items such as a hay lease, a resolution for NorthWestern assignment, a temporary malt beverage license, a sweeping contract, and beer garden licenses. The agenda includes an executive session for personnel matters.
- Resolution 2024-4 NorthWestern Assignment
- Hearing for temporary malt beverage license (3/23, Firemen)
- Concrete work in front of City Shop
- Sweeping contract
- Spring clean-up (4/15, snow date 4/22)
The Menno City Council approved several items, including purchasing a Power Load from Stryker for an ambulance, leasing 7 acres of brome hay at the lagoon site to Doug Lehr for $685 per year over three years, and hiring Mindy Spangler as pool manager. They also approved a temporary malt beverage permit for the fire department, a concrete installation at the city shop, a sweeping contract with SD DOT, and a resolution acknowledging a utility franchise assignment. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved purchase of Power Load from Stryker for ambulance (all aye)
- Approved 3-year hay lease to Doug Lehr at $685/year (all aye)
- Hired Mindy Spangler as pool manager at $14/hr uncertified, $15/hr certified (all aye)
- Approved temporary malt beverage permit for fire department (all aye)
- Approved concrete installation in front of city shop (all aye)
- Approved sweeping contract with SD DOT for $2,000 (all aye)
- Approved Resolution 2024-4 acknowledging NorthWestern Energy assignment (all aye)
- Tabled computer/IT services until more information obtained (all aye)
Meeting
The Menno Council will review financial reports, warrants, and police reports. The meeting includes discussions on drainage, street, sewer, and water projects, as well as new business items regarding computing resources and ambulance grants.
- Drainage & Street Projects
- Sewer & Water Projects
- Approve Railroad Tract 2A & 2B
- Ambulance - Grant
- New Hire – Luikens, Woehl, Wollman
The Menno City Council approved a plat for Railroad Tracts 2A and 2B, hired two part-time street workers and acknowledged a substitute librarian, and raised the city librarian's salary to $12.60/hr. The council also approved routine items including the January finance report, warrants, and the 2023 annual report, and tabled discussion on IT services.
- Approved plat of Railroad Tract 2A & 2B (unanimous)
- Hired Ron Luikens and Johnny Woehl as part-time street personnel (unanimous)
- Increased city librarian salary to $12.60/hr (unanimous)
- Approved January finance report (unanimous)
- Approved warrants totaling $71,232.54 (unanimous)
- Approved 2023 annual report (unanimous)
- Tabled action on ELBO Computing Resources (unanimous)
- Approved advertising for pool personnel and hay lease (unanimous)
January 8 Council
The Council will conduct yearly business including designating the April 9 election date and appointing the election board. The meeting includes discussions on equipment hourly rates, city librarian job descriptions, and releasing elevator property to MADC.
- Designation of April 9 election date at the fire hall
- Appointment of Election Board members Joan Nusz, Carol Harvey, and Janelle Bender
- Release of annual contributions: $2,000 for Gym and $774 for Museum
- Public hearing regarding Legion temporary permits
- Discussion of hourly rate quotes for backhoe, excavator, trencher, and scraper
The Menno City Council approved the 2024 salary resolution, set the April 9 city-school election, and transferred the elevator property to the Menno Area Development Corporation. They also approved annual contributions, warrants, and various operational items.
- Adopted 2024 Salary Resolution #2 (4-0)
- Transferred elevator property to Menno Area Development Corporation (4-0)
- Set city-school election for April 9, 2024 at Menno Fire Hall (4-0)
- Approved annual contributions: $2,000 to Menno School-Gym, $774 to Menno Museum (4-0)
- Approved pre-approved bills resolution and warrants (4-0)
- Accepted Water Management Solutions hourly rate quote (4-0)
- Hired Tim & Sherry Freier for cemetery mowing at $700 per mowing (4-0)
- Approved temporary alcohol permits for American Legion Post 152 (4-0)