During the last regular Dell Rapids City Council meeting held on Monday, May 1st, the new city council took office. Mayor Earley, Alderman Bill Schmidt, Alderman Barry Berg, and Alderman Bob Mier each took an Oath of Office for their new terms with the city.
Alderman Mark Crisp was voted the President of the council. Alderman Mike Geraets was voted the Vice President. Mayor Earley recommended Crisp, Schmidt, and Alderman Gary Haak be appointed to the Finance and Utilities Committee. Alderman James Borchert, Alderman Mike Sterud, and Berg were appointed to the Policy and Procedures Committee. Geraets was appointed to the Minnehaha County Economic Development Association and Dell Rapids Economic Development Corporation. Mier was appointed as the Dell Rapids Library Board Liason. Sterud was appointed as the Dell Rapids Chamber of Commerce Board Liason.
All the appointments made by Mayor Earley were approved by the council.
Prior to the new council taking office, the previous council approved malt beverage license renewals for Dell Rapids Pizza Ranch, T&C, T&C’s Other Place, and Shopko.