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Dell Rapids council approves multiple liquor and wine licenses, pay requests and winter maintenance contract
Summary
Council approved several liquor‑ and wine‑license resolutions (some contingent on taxes/paperwork), authorized contractor pay requests for the Third Street and park building projects, and awarded the winter property maintenance contract to K & R; staff also reported a decline in campground occupancy.
The Dell Rapids City Council approved a slate of routine items including several liquor and wine licenses (some approvals contingent on payment of property taxes or completion of application paperwork), two contractor pay requests and a winter property maintenance contract.
Finance staff presented an overview of licensing requirements and moved individual resolutions. The council approved a retail off‑sale liquor transfer for 1 Stop and approved Casey's, County Fair (contingent on second‑half property tax payment), 1 Stop (2025), El Mescal (contingent on taxes), Great Life, Prohibition Pub (contingent on taxes), and a retail wine & cider license for Dollar General (contingent on paperwork/fees). For licenses with contingencies, staff said the city must see proof of taxes and paperwork before forwarding applications to the state.
Council approved pay request #15 for D & G Concrete related to the Third Street project, which includes a reduction in retainage and completion of punch‑list items. Contractor representative Lance Mayer attended and said final items like railings and seeding are being completed and the project should go to full warranty next month. The council also approved pay application #3 to APX/SEH for the park building ($64,600), covering concrete masonry, earthwork and utilities.
Community development director Sheldon Jensen recommended awarding the winter property maintenance contract to K & R Lawn Care & Snow Removal after receiving two bids; the council approved that contract.
Finance staff reported campground occupancy data: in the third full season of operating 29 sites the city recorded about 388 nights in 2023 and 339 nights in the most recent year, a decrease of roughly 7.35%, corresponding to about a $10,000 revenue reduction from the prior year. Public commenter David Shannon raised issues about the reservation website (minimum‑night settings and the ability to book single‑night stays), flood‑plain notification and maintenance of the dump station; staff acknowledged the comments and offered follow up.
Other routine business included approval of the consent agenda (with one item pulled for discussion), designation of Dec. 24 as a city holiday for staff, a library director performance evaluation recommendation for a 3% merit increase, and scheduling items for the Master Park plan steering committee.
The council adjourned after the evening’s business.
