2026-10-13 - City Commission

Summary

Built from the official minutes and the posted agenda. No video is posted, so there is no transcript or timing.

Regular session; Commissioner Huizenga, Lerseth, Lewis, Reitzel and Mayor Johnson present. Adjourned at 5:53 PM; every vote was unanimous.
Consent calendar passed (Huizenga, seconded by Lerseth): October 6 minutes, two raffle requests, and claims, including $325,605.19 to Morris Inc. for Airport pay application 1.
Alcohol service approved for the SD Discovery Center fundraiser on November 19, 2026, 5:30 to 8:30 PM (Reitzel, seconded by Lewis). The annual event is free, with donated food and beverages and monitored consumption.
Water Treatment Plant server purchase approved at $37,403.29.
First readings of the 2027 water, electric and wastewater rate ordinances (1895, 1896, 1897).

Water Superintendent Townley said support for the current server ends after May 2027 and delivery and installation have a long lead time. The purchase was budgeted for 2027 with delivery in 2027; the quote is $37,403.29.
Moved by Lewis, seconded by Reitzel; unanimous.

City Administrator Honeywell presented ordinances reflecting the 5 percent increase to base and usage charges from the June 2026 rate study.
Lewis gave first reading to Ordinance 1895 (water), 1896 (electric) and 1897 (wastewater).

Claims on the consent calendar included $325,605.19 to Morris Inc. for Airport Pay Application 1.