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Council adopts 2.7% payroll increase for city staff, excludes mayor and council
Summary
The council adopted Resolution 2026-1, a 2.7% wage adjustment for 2026 tied to the June 2025 CPI; members voted to exempt the mayor and council from the pay increase.
The Dell Rapids City Council on Jan. 5 approved Resolution 2026-1, the annual payroll resolution that reflects a 2.7% wage increase for 2026 across city departments. Staff said the percentage was derived from the June 2025 Consumer Price Index and was accounted for in the adopted 2026 budget.
During discussion a council member asked whether council pay would change; the council moved and approved an amendment to exclude the mayor and council members from the increase. Staff described the resolution as a routine, statutorily required publication under South Dakota Codified Law 6‑1‑10. The motion carried by voice vote.
