The new Dell Rapids City Council was called to order for their first regular meeting on Monday, May 2nd. Prior to the new council taking over, Mayor Fiegen, City Administrator Justin Weiland and city council members presented outgoing Councilman Lee Burggraff with a certificate of appreciation for his time served on the city council.
The new council began at 8:11 p.m. Mark Crisp was voted as President. Tom Earley was voted as Vice President. Claire Baartman will continue to serve as Finance Officer, Dean Hammer will continue to be the City Attorney, and Max Merry and Josh Brown will be Deputy City Attorneys.
James Borchert, Mark Crisp, and Tom Earley were appointed to the Finance and Utilities Committee. Mike Sterud, Gary Haak and Mary Klockman were appointed to the Policy and Procedures Committee. Mike Geraets will serve as Minnehaha County Economic Development Association and Dell Rapids Economic Development Corp liaison. The Library Board Liaison was tabled.