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Martin council approves 4.4% increase to county law contract after executive session

Martin City Council · January 14, 2026
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Summary

Following an executive session on contract negotiations, the Martin City Council voted unanimously to raise the monthly amount paid to the county for law services by 4.4%, keeping all other contract terms unchanged.

The council entered executive session under SDCL 1-25-2.3 to discuss contract negotiations with the mayor, city attorney and finance officer present.

After returning to open session, Council member Randy Kocourek moved to raise the monthly amount paid to the county for law services by 4.4% while leaving the remainder of the contract unchanged; Council member Janelle Haynes seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

The minutes record the vote and the percentage increase but do not list the prior or new monthly dollar amount. No other contract amendments were recorded in the minutes.