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Library Opt Out Vote

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UPDATE:  The opt-out vote for the library renovation has failed to garner enough votes for passage.  A total of 458 voters went to the polls (19.3%) with 251 voting ‘no’, while 207 voted ‘yes’.  The Dell Rapids City Council will have a special meeting on Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. to officially canvass the votes.

 

The Dell Rapids Carnegie Library opt-out vote will take place today, July 17th, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.  Voting will take place at the Dell Rapids American Legion on Orleans Ave.  A simple majority vote is needed to allow for a $60,000 per-year levy to help fund the renovation and expansion of the library.  If the opt-out passes, the cost per person is esitmated to be between $35 – $40 per $100,000 valuation per property, and would be payable starting the calendar year of 2013.

City Awarded Financial Assistance

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Dell Rapids Mayor Scott Fiegen earlier this month received notice that the city had been awarded financial assistance for drainage, sanitary sewer, and water main improvements on 15th Street and Garfield Avenue, State Street, and the Big Sioux River Crossing from the Board of Water and Natural Resources.  That board awarded a $612,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan and a $375,000 Consolidated Water Facilities Construction Program grant, and a $897,000 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan.  There were some contingency factors attached.

City Council Agenda

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The Dell Rapids City Council will meet this evening (Monday, July 16th) beginning at 7:30 p.m.  The council will set a date for a special meeting enabling them to canvass the votes from Tuesday’s “opt-out election” regarding the library.  Voters will go to the polls to decide by simple majority if the city of Dell Rapids will allow for a $60,000 per levy to help fund the renovation of a new library.  Other items on the council agenda will include permit requests from the Relay for Life group and for DQ Days (see previous stories under community events).  Discussion of another special meeting for July 30th will be discussed allowing for a public meeting with property owners for the 7th St. project.

Two Vehicle Accident

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UPDATE:  Official report states that a vehicle driven by a juvinile was heading south on Iowa Ave.  The vehicle pulled out from the intersection after a stop, but did not see the second vehicle that was heading east on 4th St.  There were no injuries in the accident.  There was damage to the front of the vehicle traveling on Iowa Ave. and damage to the driver side of the vehicle travelling east on 4th St.

 

 

A two-vehicle accident occurred on the corner of 4th St and Iowa Ave this afternoon.  First reports suspect that one vehicle may have gone through a stop sign at the intersection.  There did not appear to be any injuries with the accident.  More details to come as they are provided.

School Board Meets Tonight

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After voting to move the start of school to 8:30 a.m. in the last board meeting, the Dell Rapids School Board will meet again tonight.  On tonight’s agenda will be a budget hearing starting at 7:00 p.m. followed by Re-organizational meeting that will begin at 7:30 p.m.  Go to http://dr-k12.org/parents_public/school_board/minutes-agendas for a complete list of agenda items for tonight’s meeting.

Dell Rapids Busy with Baseball This Weekend

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Dell Rapids will again be the place to be for baseball fans.  Dell Rapids will be hosting the MinnDak League end of the season tournaments this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 6-8.  29 teams will be playing for one of four championships this weekend.  The Midget age (11-13) will be broken up into two tournaments, a Gold and Silver Bracket.  The Pee-Wee age (9-10) will also be broken up into two tournaments, a Gold and Silver Bracket.  The first games will take place Friday night and championship games are scheduled for Sunday afternoon.

Go to www.dellrapidslittleleague.com and click on the Tournaments tab to find all four brackets with times, teams and field details.

City Council Meeting Tonight

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One of the big discussions at the most recent Dell Rapids City council meetings have been dealing with the possible closures of railroad crossings in town.  More discussion and a public hearing is slated on Monday (July 2nd) at the next regular meeting.   Also on the agenda, outdoor events permits and authorization of out of state travel for City Administrator Justin Weiland.  Several other items appear on the agenda as well including the final update on Quarry Days.  The meeting on Monday night begins at 7:30pm at City Hall.

DQ Days July 27-29

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Charlie Pleskac, owner of the Dairy Queen, has announced the excitement at the end of the month occurring at DQ in Dell Rapids.  On July 26th (Thursday) Dairy Queen will once again raise money with your help by hosting Miracle Treat Day, typically a day set aside in early August by Dairy Queens across the United States, but due to the Olympics this year it has been moved forward.  But then the very next three days, it will be DQ Days in Dell Rapids.  Pleskac told Big Sioux Media there will be some ‘specials’ this year that will highlight the three days along with entertainment and fun activities for the families.  We’ll bring you additional information about DQ Days to take place July 27th—29th, 2012.

Month of July off to Hot Start

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The month of July will start very hot this week in the Dell Rapids area.  Temperatures will range in the 90s throughout the first week of July, with heat indexes rising to over 100 degrees.  While enjoying the summer and 4th of July activities this week, be on the lookout for signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Signs of heat exhaustion include:

  • confusion
  • dizziness
  • fainting
  • fatigue
  • headache
  • muscle cramps
  • nausea
  • pale skin
  • profuse sweating
  • rapid heartbeat.

Heat stroke, a more serious form of heat illness, can occur quickly in these temperatures.  Heat stroke signs include:

  •  throbbing headache
  • dizziness and light-headedness
  • lack of sweating despite the heat
  •  muscle weakness or cramps
  •  nausea and vomiting
  •  rapid heartbeat which may be strong or weak
  • rapid, shallow breathing
  • behavioral changes
  • seizures
  • unconsciousness
  • red, hot, and dry skin.

The following preventative measures can be taken while outdoors in the heat:

  • Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing, and a wide-brimmed hat
  • Use a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or more
  • Drink extra fluids
  • Avoid fluids containing caffeine or alcohol.
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