City Council Agendas, Packets and Minutes

Unapproved Minutes City Council Regular Session January 5, 2026 Monday 6:00 p.m. The regular session of the City Council, City of Vermillion, South Dakota was called to order on January 5, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Cole. 1. Roll Call Present: Thaler, Leber, Price, Holland, Jennewein, Hellwege, Cheeseman, Murra, Mayor Cole 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Minutes A. Minutes of December 15, 2025, Special Session and December 15, 2025, Regular Session. 2-26 Council Member Murra moved approval of the December 15, 2025, special session and December 15, 2025, regular session minutes. Council Member Holland seconded the motion. Motion carried 9 to 0. Mayor Cole declared the motion adopted. 4. Adoption of the Agenda 3-26 Council Member Price moved approval of the agenda. Council Member Jennewein seconded the motion. Motion carried 9 to 0. Mayor Cole declared the motion adopted. 5. Visitors to be Heard A. Life Saving Awards – Matt Callahan, Vermillion Fire Department Chief. Matt Callahan presented legacy awards for a lifesaving situation on October 18, 2025. The following received a Unit Citation Award: EMT Sergio Torres EMT Eliza Wilgers Paramedic Jamie Hegland Firefighter Kyle Moser Firefighter/EMT Keith Cowan Lieutenant Tony Kronaizl Assistant Chief Keith Thompson The following received a Life Saving Award: Officer Rebecca Getchell Officer Mitchell Horst Clay County Telecommunicator Amber Benway Yankton County Telecommunicator Kim Storgaard Husband of Patient Scott Druecker Police Chief Crystal Brady emphasized that the recipients reflected the highest standards of service, courage, and commitment to the community. She then awarded Officers Rebecca Getchell and Mitchell Horst with another Life Saving Award. B. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Proclamation – Human Relations Commission. Erin Burrow, Human Relations Commission, read the following proclamation: A PROCLAMATION CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND WORK OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life to advancing justice, civil rights, equality, and human dignity for all people across the nation; and WHEREAS, Dr. King’s leadership in the Civil Rights Movement transformed the moral landscape of the United States through nonviolent resistance, courage, truth-telling, and the unwavering belief that love, justice, and community can overcome oppression; and WHEREAS, Dr. King challenged his nation to live out its highest ideals, that all people are created equal, and called each of us to work toward a society where character, not color, determines how every person is seen, valued, and treated; and WHEREAS, Dr. King’s teachings continue to inspire generations to confront injustice, dismantle systems of inequality, and commit themselves to the ongoing work of building a more just, inclusive, and compassionate society; and WHEREAS, the legacy of Dr. King reminds us that equality and freedom are not simply inherited truths, but responsibilities entrusted to each generation, and that silence or complacency in the face of injustice stands contrary to the values we honor today; and WHEREAS, Vermillion remains committed to advancing human rights, fostering belonging, and upholding the dignity of all residents, in the spirit of Dr. King’s vision of the “Beloved Community.” NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Vermillion Human Relations Commission do hereby proclaim January 19, 2026, as MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY in the City of Vermillion. We call upon each member of our community to honor Dr. King’s legacy through acts of service, reflection, and a continued commitment to justice and unity. As Dr. King reminded us, “The time is always right to do what is right.” May we carry that truth forward, together. 6. Public Hearings A. Funding proposals to be submitted to the South Dakota DANR for financial assistance for Water Treatment Facility improvements and Landfill expansion. Sean Hegyi of SECOG reported on funding from the South Dakota DANR for financial assistance for Water Plant improvements and Landfill expansion. Sean stated that the landfill project will consist of excavating Cell No. 7. The project cost is estimated at $2,842,500, which will be funded by a $655,000 Solid Waste Management Program Grant, a State Revolving Loan (SRF) of $2,045,375, and local reserves of $142,145. The SRF loan will be for 10 years at 3.5 percent interest. For the funding application, Staff are combining the SRF loan and local reserves to see if there will be any principal forgiveness on the total. Sean continued that the facility plan for the Water Treatment Facility improvements was presented to the public at the December 19, 2022, City Council meeting, and a funding application was submitted in the beginning of 2023. In March of 2023, the City was awarded a $7,000,000 SRF loan to fund the project. In August of 2023, the City Council awarded the engineering contract to Banner Associates for $673,500.00. The contract was broken into two separate task orders. Task 2 covered the engineering for the Water Treatment Facility, and Task 3 covered the water distribution improvements. Task 3 water distribution improvements were completed in 2024 by Hulstein in the amount of $1,282,305.25. On September 30, 2025, a low bid was received from RP Constructors, LLC from North Sioux City, SD. RP submitted a base bid in the amount of $6,103,940.00 and a bid alternate in the amount of $293,922.00. Only the base bid was accepted. This was over the engineering estimates, and therefore, the City would need additional funds to cover the costs. Staff have worked with SECOG to apply for an additional loan to not exceed $1,015,000 for 30 years at 3 percent interest. Sean noted that a public hearing is a time to explain the financing of the two projects and accept public input with no action required of the City Council. Under New Business are resolutions authorizing the applications for financial assistance for each project. Discussion followed. Council Member Thaler asked how long a cell usually lasts. City Engineer Jose stated that it varies, but a cell usually lasts between 10 and 15 years. B. Appeal of Building Official’s denial of a sign permit for 1405 E. SD Highway 50. Alex Goodburn, Building Official, reported on an appeal of the Building Official’s denial of a sign permit for 1405 E. SD Highway 50. Alex stated on October 14, 2025, Eric Vander Schaaf with DKOI Signs requested a sign permit for an electronic sign located at 1405 E. SD Highway 50, Vermillion, SD. This sign application was approved. However, DKOI Signs then requested a variance to the City of Vermillion Code of Ordinances Chapter 152: Signs, for a larger sign. Chapter 152 of the City of Vermillion Code of Ordinances falls under Title XV: Land Usage. This section falls outside of the zoning regulations, and thus, a variance option does not exist. The Building Official notified DKOI Signs that this request falls outside of zoning regulations and that the appropriate process for any exception under the building code would be to apply for a new permit for the larger sign and appeal the Building Official’s decision to deny the new permit. On November 10, 2025, DKOI Signs applied for a sign permit, which was denied. Alex continued, the new permit from DKOI Signs received on November 10, 2025, was also for 1405 E. SD Highway 50, Vermillion, SD, which is located within the heavy industrial zoning district. A freestanding sign within this zoning district has a maximum square foot area of 160 square feet and a maximum height of 40 feet. The following outlines the facts surrounding the permit denial: 1. A permit for DKOI Signs has been approved for a freestanding electronic sign with the dimensions of 144 square foot area and a 27- foot height. This was the permit approved on October 14, 2025. 2. DKOI Signs requested a new permit on November 10, 2025, for an electronic freestanding sign that was denied as the sign dimensions fall outside of the building code requirements. a. Requested sign area of 12 feet by 24 feet, or 288 square feet falls outside of the maximum area of 144 square feet. b. The elevation is 32 to 34 feet above ground, which falls within the 40-foot maximum height allowed by code. 3. DKOI Signs appealed the Building Official’s decision to deny the permit based on the provisions of this code do not fully apply. Under Chapter 150 Building Permits §150.24 Denial; Appeal (c) (1) an applicant may appeal the decision of the Building Official based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted there under have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or the requirements of this code are adequately satisfied by other means. Alex added that the applicant has appealed the decision of the Building Official based on a claim that the provisions of this code do not fully apply. The applicant notes that the State has approved the larger size of the sign. As the sign is within city limits, the City has the final determination in the size of the sign based on the locally adopted code. The applicant also references another sign to the west of the proposed location. The permit that was issued for this sign was also for a 144 square foot sign. Staff are trying to determine exactly what happened with this sign. The permit for a 144 square foot sign was issued by a Building Official who was retiring. It appears that the sign was constructed before the next Building Official was hired. Alex concluded that administration recommends denial of the appeal and upholding the Code of Ordinances as adopted by the City of Vermillion. Should the City Council grant the appeal, Staff recommend that the ordinance be amended to allow for larger signs. This would remove the optics of the City Council granting an appeal capriciously. Discussion followed. Eric Vander Schaaff with DKOI inquired about the possibility of the City permitting larger signs. Dave Hertz with Midwest Ready Mix stated that the sign would go on his property. He continued that his neighbor’s sign is larger than what the City allows. Dave believes that he should be able to have the same size sign as his neighbor. He also pointed out that the State has already approved the sign to be that larger size. Jim Peterson with VCDC stated that the VCDC would support the Council considering bigger signs to be allowed on SD Highway 50. Council Member Hellwege asked why signs are listed as a separate item. She also wanted to know what the best course of action is when it comes to changing the current code. City Manager John Prescott stated the federal law was changed in 2015 which made us change some of our regulations, but did not impact a limit on the size. He then explained how the City uses zoning codes as a reference when making the sign code. Council Member Jennewein asked if this current sign is an on-premise or off-premise sign. Mayor Jon Cole responded that it is an off-premise sign. Council Member Holland pointed out that placing a sign on a road with faster traffic would make it harder to read a smaller sign, as well as it would make trying to read the sign more dangerous. He then inquired about changing the code and basing it off the speed limit. City Manager John Prescott stated that the past changes made in code have already included taking speed into account. Council Member Jennewein wanted clarification on whether or not the City has already denied the permit. Building Official Alex Goodburn stated that the permit was already approved before he was the Building Official. He added that because of it already being approved there would have to be an appeal. He also recommended that the ordinance is updated for all high industrial signs. Mayor Jon Cole pointed out that there were two issues that he saw. The first being there is a variance request to allow it. By ordinance there is no real legality to approve variance requests. The other problem being that the Council does not necessarily want to start a trend of accommodating individuals by changing the ordinance. Building Official Alex Goodburn stated that applicants have a DOT approved for the size of the sign. The permit request was also for that size. The permit that was issued was only for 11’ x 11’. Mayor Jon Cole stated the Council had the same discussion for a different sign in the past, and they were unaware at the time that the sign was technically out of compliance. Because of that, the Council was originally okay with that size of sign, they just did not realize that specific size was not allowed in the ordinance. Council Member Murra pointed out that for the most part, the previous discussion was for a sign on Cherry Street. Mayor Jon Cole explained that the Council is okay with a certain size sign on SD Highway 50, but not on Cherry Street. He continued that the State could issue a permit, but the City can still restrict it. The City has the power to be stricter than the State, we just cannot be less strict. Mayor Jon Cole doesn’t think the Council should override Alex’s decision. Building Official Alex Goodburn stated for context, it looks like there was an error or misunderstanding, but the permit for the sign is already there. The Council just needs to decide on what will be allowed in the future. Council Member Price asked how we could go about changing the ordinance. City Manager John Prescott explained that there would need to be two readings. He suggested having it set at a noon meeting then have the readings at two evening meetings. Mayor Jon Cole stated that if they changed the ordinance, the Council would have to update other things such as flag signs, and that it should all be taken care of at once. Council Member Leber asked if the current application would still stand if we changed the ordinance. Building Official Alex Goodburn responded by stating that the application has already been approved and paid for, so Staff would have to update the permit to a new size. Council Member Murra suggested that the Council should separate Cherry Street and SD Highway 50 in the ordinance. Mayor Jon Cole pointed out that as the City grows and more changes are made, the ordinance may need to be looked into and updated again in the future. Council Member Murra stated that the Council is in favor of the sign, they are just concerned about legal issues dealing with the ordinance. 4-26 Council Member Murra moved to uphold the Building Official’s denial of a sign permit for 1405 E. SD Highway 50. Council Member Cheeseman seconded the motion. Motion carried 9 to 0. Mayor Cole declared the motion adopted. Mayor Jon Cole asked Eric Vander Schaaff when the sign would be placed. Eric Vander Schaaff responded that it would be sometime during the spring, probably in March. 7. Consent Agenda A. Invoices Payable A & A REFRIGERATION PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $1,557.57 A & B BUSINESS, INC COPIER CONTRACT $368.94 AIRO LLC SUPPLIES $1,561.00 AMAZON BUSINESS SUPPLIES $2,657.68 AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION LIBR ASSOC BENCHMARK $387.00 APCO INTERNATIONAL MEMBERSHIP DUES $12.30 ARGUS LEADER MEDIA #1085 SUBSCRIPTION $90.01 AT&T MOBILITY HOTSPOTS $277.86 AUTO VALUE PARTS $782.54 BASIN ELECTRIC POWER WORK ORDER CHARGES $600.76 COOPERATIVE BIEHL & BIEHL, INC. UPS SHIPPING PAYMENT $26.59 BILL BROWN SNOW REMOVAL SERVICE $100.00 BLACKSTRAP INC SUPPLIES $1,662.16 BORDER STATES INDUSTRIES INC MATERIALS $25,671.68 BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC SUPPLIES $1,692.70 BUTLER MACHINERY CO. PARTS $8,465.19 CALIBRE PRESS TRAINING FEE $219.00 CALLAGHAN - LOUIE'S CLEANING CARPET CLEANING $493.95 & RESTORATION CANFIELD BUSINESS INTERIORS SUPPLIES $76.75 CASK & CORK MERCHANDISE $2,339.50 CENTURYLINK TELEPHONE $677.40 CINTAS SUPPLIES $79.08 CITY OF VERMILLION CITY DEPARTMENTS POSTAGE $1,208.92 CITY OF VERMILLION CITY UTILITY BILLS $41,429.32 CLAY COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE CUSTODIAL FEE $3,250.00 CLIA LABORATORY PROGRAM CERTIFICATE FEE $248.00 COAST TO COAST CALIBRATIONS CALIBRATION/BALANCING $372.00 CORE & MAIN LP SUPPLIES $112.20 COYOTE CHEMICAL COMPANY MATERIALS $99.00 CRAFCO INC CONCRETE COLD PATCH $1,681.12 CUSTOM TRUCK EQUIPMENT INC SUPPLIES $48.00 DAKOTA BEVERAGE MERCHANDISE $9,716.64 DAKOTA PC WAREHOUSE EQUIPMENT $104.98 DAKOTA PUMP INCORP PARTS $2,258.16 DEMCO SUPPLIES $850.64 DENNIS MARTENS MAINTENANCE $833.34 DGR ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $1,506.50 DLX ENTERPRISES, LLC SUPPLIES $4,441.00 DOLAN CONSULTING GROUP, LLC REGISTRATION FEE $95.00 DOLL DISTRIBUTING LLC MERCHANDISE $3,922.70 DUBOIS CHEMICALS SODA ASH $21,560.00 DYNATECH SYSTEMS MATERIALS $9,909.26 ECHO ELECTRIC SUPPLY MATERIALS $3,850.46 ENERGY LABORATORIES TESTING $1,907.00 EQUIPMENT BLADES INC EQUIPMENT $1,880.00 ERICKSON SOLUTIONS GROUP PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $9,267.87 FEDEX. SHIPPING $19.06 FIRST BANK & TRUST-VISA TRAVEL/TRAINING/SUPPLIES $11,743.13 GERSTNER OIL CO JET FUEL $8,309.17 GLOBAL DIST. MERCHANDISE $376.50 GRAINGER EQUIPMENT $344.41 GREAT NORTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS $1,388.75 GREGG PETERS FREIGHT $1,416.88 HAWKINS INC CHEMICALS $3,328.71 HD SUPPLY FACILITIES MAINT, SUPPLIES $83.24 LTD. HEIMAN, INC. SUPPLIES $565.96 HELMS & ASSOCIATES PARALLEL TAXIWAY $1,698.71 INGRAM LIBRARY MATERIALS $336.66 ISTATE TRUCK CENTER MATERIALS $265.60 J.J KELLER & ASSOCIATES, INC MANUAL $710.25 JACKS UNIFORM & EQPT UNIFORMS $228.30 JACOB HOFFMAN REIMBURSEMENT - TUITION $1,362.00 JAY'S PLUMBING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $91.80 JOHNSEN HEATING & COOLING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $5,198.75 JOHNSON BROTHERS OF SD MERCHANDISE $27,765.07 JONES FOOD CENTER SUPPLIES $1,650.00 JOSH ANGLIN REPAIRS $2,187.50 JOSH MANNING BOOTS REIMBURSEMENT $191.16 KAISER HEATING & COOLING REPAIRS $579.47 KANOPY INC SUBSCRIPTIONS $1,875.00 KAREN HARRIS SAFETY GLASSES REIMBURSEMENT $150.00 LARRY'S HTG & COOLING, INC FURNACE INSTALL - ICMA EMO $3,000.00 LES SCHWAB TIRES $926.65 LIFEBLANKET SUPPLIES $804.00 LOFFLER COPIER CONTRACT $218.41 MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC SUPPLIES $357.95 MIDWEST ALARM CO QUARTERLY ALARM MONITORING $114.53 MR. GOLF CAR, INC PICKUP/DELIVERY GOLF CAR $200.00 NATL EMERGENCY NUMBER MEMBERSHIP $152.00 ASSOCIATION NCL OF WISCONSIN, INC CHEMICALS $68.34 NEBRASKA JOURNAL-LEADER ADVERTISING $61.90 NETSYS+ PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $624.50 OCLC LIBRARY MATERIALS $1,084.62 OKOBOJI WINES-SD MERCHANDISE $202.50 O'REILLY AUTO PARTS PARTS $231.76 OVERDRIVE INC EBOOKS/AUDIOBOOKS $6,699.65 PARKWAY CONSTRUCTION JOLLEY PARK IMPROVEMENTS $189,916.00 PHELPS UNIFORM SPECIALISTS UNIFORM CLEANING $132.80 PKG CONTRACTING, INC WWTF IMPROVEMENTS $293,736.60 POLLMAN EXCAVATION CRUSHED CONCRETE $13,330.17 PRESSING MATTERS MATERIALS $222.00 PRESTO-X-COMPANY PEST CONTROL $104.00 QUADIENT LEASING USA, INC POSTAGE METER LEASE PAYMENT $178.39 QUILL SUPPLIES $223.41 REDI TOWING TOWING $2,400.00 REICH PAINTING & DECORATING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $14,168.82 CO INC. REPUBLIC NATIONAL MERCHANDISE $9,185.38 DISTRIBUTING CO. RESENSE LLC BOOKS/MAGAZINES $915.00 RIVERSIDE HYDRAULICS & LABS PARTS $159.34 INC RUNNING SUPPLY, LLC SUPPLIES $557.30 RUSTY JENSEN REIMBURSEMENT - SUPPLIES $130.29 RYAN HOUGH FITNESS CENTER REIMBURSEMENT $450.00 SCHAEFFER MFG. CO SUPPLIES $546.20 SD MUNICIPAL LEAGUE MEMBERSHIP DUES $35.00 SD PUBLIC ASSURANCE ALLIANCE AUTO DAMAGE COVERAGE $52.19 SD STATE POETRY SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP $40.00 SECURITY SHREDDING SERVICES SHREDDING CONTAINERS $80.00 SERVICE MASTER OF SE SOUTH CUSTODIAL $4,015.71 DAKOTA SHELLY FESSLER REIMBURSEMENT-OUTREACH DELIVERIES $27.54 SHOWCASES LIBRARY MATERIALS $360.45 SIOUX FALLS CRANE & HOIST, MATERIALS $6,208.07 INC SODEXO AMERICA LLC CATERING SERVICES $2,624.00 SOOLAND BOBCAT BLADES $2,200.00 SOUTHEAST FIREFIGHTERS ASSOC. DUES $100.00 SOUTHERN GLAZER'S OF SD MERCHANDISE $5,767.83 STAPLES BUSINESS CREDIT SUPPLIES $3,129.72 STOCKTON TOWING INC TOWING $450.00 STRYKER SALES CORPORATION SUPPLIES $3,540.70 STUART C. IRBY CO. MATERIALS $49,150.00 SUPERIOR HOOD STEAMERS, INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $795.00 THE LUMBERYARD LLC MATERIALS FOR ICMA EMO $485.48 TLC PROPANE PROPANE $30.00 TOTAL FLOORING FLOORING FOR ICMA EMO $900.25 TREVIPAY- WALMART SUPPLIES $711.55 TWIN CITY HARDWARE SUPPLIES $1,199.44 TWO WAY SOLUTIONS SUPPLIES $4.99 US GOLF ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP $175.00 VALIANT VINEYARDS MERCHANDISE $381.00 VERIZON WIRELESS CELL PHONES $2,541.88 VERMILLION ACE HARDWARE SUPPLIES $553.13 VERMILLION CHAMBER & VISITOR GUIDE AD $200.00 DEVELOPMENT CO. VGS INC MONTHLY HAULING $1,397.76 WESCO DISTRIBUTION, INC METER TESTING $6,500.00 YANKTON MOTORSPORTS LLC REPAIRS $341.20 ZIEGLER INC MATERIALS $220.18 2026 INVOICES DANR - FISCAL OFFICE MUNICIPAL FEE $11,600.00 ESO SOLUTIONS INC SOFTWARE/MAINTENANCE $20,213.97 GOVWELL TECHNOLOGIES INC SUBSCRIPTION $23,000.00 GREGG PETERS RENT $3,450.00 KAIROI, INC DOMAIN HOSTING/MAINT $323.53 MINN MUNICIPAL UTILITY ASSOC SAFETY MGMT PROGRAM $9,132.50 SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORP PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE $3,400.52 SD MUNICIPAL LEAGUE MEMBERSHIP DUES $6,803.00 SECOG ACTION PLAN/DUES $18,984.00 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES MAINTENANCE $64,986.76 US POSTMASTER POSTAGE FOR UTILITY BILLS $1,600.00 VERMILLION CHAMBER & FUNDING/MEMBERSHIPS/ADS $70,590.00 DEVELOPMENT CO. B. Fuel Quotes Recommended the low quote of New Century FS on Items 1, 2, and 3. Item 1 - 4,350 gal. unleaded 10% ethanol: Brunick Service $2.27, FS New Century $2.166, SE Farmers Coop $2.299, Stern Oil $2.30; Item 2 – 3,000 gal. No. 1 & 2 diesel fuel-dyed average price: Brunick Service $2.80, FS New Century $2.56, SE Farmers Coop $2.819, Stern Oil $2.635; Item 3 - 3,000 gal. No. 1 & 2 diesel fuel-clear average price: Brunick Service $3.05, FS New Century $2.84, SE Farmers Coop $3.109, Stern Oil $2.915; C. Request to Close W. Kidder Street from Court Street to the alley between Court Street and Market Street on Saturday, February 14, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the Vermillion Polar Plunge for Special Olympics South Dakota 5-25 Council Member Holland moved approval of the Consent Agenda. Council Member Price seconded the motion. Motion carried 9 to 0. Mayor Cole declared the motion adopted. 8. Old Business 9. New Business A. Resolution authorizing application for financial assistance from the South Dakota DANR for Landfill cell expansion and cell closure. Jose Dominguez, City Engineer, reported on a Resolution authorizing application for financial assistance from the South Dakota DANR for Landfill cell expansion and cell closure. Jose stated the 2026 Budget includes the Landfill excavation of Cell No. 7. The project will be funded by a Solid Waste Management Program grant, State revolving loan, and Joint Powers Landfill Fund reserves. The City Council has applied to have the project included on the State Water Plan, which was approved by the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources in October, and earlier on this agenda, a required public hearing was held before applying for a Solid Waste Management Grant for $655,000 and a $2,045,375 clean water SRF loan from the DANR. The SRF loan will be for 10 years at 3.5% percent interest. Jose continued that SECOG was assisting the City with the grant/loan applications, with a deadline for application of December 31, 2025, but the State allowed the City to submit a partial application. If the City Council wishes not to apply for the loan, Staff would withdraw the application. The grant/loan applications require the City Council to authorize by resolution the application for financial assistance and designate an authorized representative to certify and sign payment requests. The resolution designates the Mayor or City Manager as an authorized representative to execute documents required by the DANR for the project. Jose concluded administration recommends approval of the resolution authorizing the application for financial assistance and designating an authorized representative to certify and sign payment requests for the landfill cell expansion project. Discussion followed. 6-26 After reading the same once, Council Member Jennewein moved adoption of the following: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND SUBMITTAL OF THE APPLICATION, AND DESIGNATING AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES TO CERTIFY AND SIGN PAYMENT REQUESTS WHEREAS, the City of Vermillion (the “City”) has determined it is necessary to proceed with the Construction of Cell 7 and Partial Closure of Cell 2-4 (the “Project”); and WHEREAS, the City has determined that financial assistance will be necessary to undertake the Project and an application for financial assistance to the South Dakota Board of Water and Natural Resources (the “Board”) will be prepared; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to designate an authorized representative to execute and submit the Application on behalf of the City and to certify and sign payment requests in the event financial assistance is awarded for the Project. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City as follows: 1. The City hereby approves the submission of an Application for the Solid Waste Management Grant Program for financial assistance in an amount not to exceed $655,000 to the Board for the Project. 2. The City hereby approves the submission of an Application for financial assistance in the amount not to exceed $2,045,375 to the Board for the Project. 3. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute the Application and submit it to the Board, and to execute and deliver such other documents and perform all acts necessary to effectuate the Application for financial assistance. 4. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby designated as authorized representatives of the City to do all things on its behalf to certify and sign payment requests in the event financial assistance is awarded for the Project. Adopted at Vermillion, South Dakota, this 5th day of January 2026. APPROVED: ___________________________ Jonathan D. Cole, Mayor City of Vermillion (Seal) Attest: ______________________________ Katie Redden, Finance Officer The motion was seconded by Council Member Hellwege. Discussion followed and the question of the adoption of the Resolution was presented for a vote of the Governing Body. 9 members voted in favor of and 0 members voted in opposition to the Resolution. Mayor Cole declared that the Resolution was adopted. B. Resolution authorizing application for financial assistance from the South Dakota DANR for Water Treatment Facility improvements. Shane Griese, Utilities Manager, and Sean Hegyi of SECOG stated the Facility Plan was presented to the public at the December 19, 2022, City Council meeting, and a funding application was submitted in the beginning of 2023. In March of 2023, the City was awarded a $7,000,000 SRF loan to fund the project. In August of 2023, the City Council awarded the engineering contract to Banner Associates in the amount of $673,500.00. That contract was broken into two separate task orders. Task 2 covered the engineering for the WTP, and Task 3 covered the water distribution improvements. Task 3 Water distribution improvements were completed in 2024 by Hulstein in the amount of $1,282,305.75. On September 30, 2025, a low bid was received from RP Constructors LLC from North Sioux City, SD. RP submitted a base bid in the amount of $6,103,940.00 and a bid alternate in the amount of $293,922.00. Only the base bid was accepted. This was more than the engineering estimates, and therefore, the City would need additional funds to cover the costs. Staff have worked with SECOG to apply for an additional loan not to exceed $1,015,000 for 30 years at 3 percent interest. A public hearing was held at the beginning of this meeting. They explained SECOG was assisting the City with the grant/loan applications, with a deadline for application of December 31, 2025, but the State allowed the City to submit a partial application. If the City Council wishes not to apply for the loan, Staff would withdraw the application. The grant/loan applications require the City Council to authorize by resolution the application for financial assistance and designate an authorized representative to certify and sign payment requests. The resolution designates the Mayor or City Manager as an authorized representative to execute documents required by the DANR for the project. Shane added that administration recommends approval of the resolution authorizing the application for financial assistance and designating an authorized representative to certify and sign payment requests for the Water Facility improvements. 7-26 After reading the same once, Council Member Cheeseman moved adoption of the following: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND SUBMITTAL OF THE APPLICATION, AND DESIGNATING AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES TO CERTIFY AND SIGN PAYMENT REQUESTS WHEREAS, the City of Vermillion (the “City”) has determined it is necessary to request additional funding for the Water Treatment Plant Improvements (the “Project”); and WHEREAS, the City has determined that financial assistance will be necessary to undertake the Project and an application for financial assistance to the South Dakota Board of Water and Natural Resources (the “Board”) will be prepared; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to designate an authorized representative to execute and submit the Application on behalf of the City and to certify and sign payment requests in the event financial assistance is awarded for the Project, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City as follows: 1. The City hereby approves the submission of an Application for financial assistance in the amount not to exceed $1,015,000 to the Board for the Project. 2. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute the Application and submit it to the Board, and to execute and deliver such other documents and perform all acts necessary to effectuate the Application for financial assistance. 3. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby designated as authorized representatives of the City to do all things on its behalf to certify and sign payment requests in the event financial assistance is awarded for the Project. Adopted at Vermillion, South Dakota, this 5th day of January 2026. APPROVED: ___________________________ Jonathan D. Cole, Mayor City of Vermillion (Seal) Attest: ______________________________ Katie E. Redden, Finance Officer The motion was seconded by Council Member Holland. Discussion followed and the question of the adoption of the Resolution was presented for a vote of the Governing Body. 9 members voted in favor of and 0 members voted in opposition to the Resolution. Mayor Cole declared that the Resolution was adopted. C. Resolution authorizing an additional utility service fee for Vermillion MHP LLC at 911 E. Duke Street. Shane Griese, Utilities Manager stated on December 23, 2025, Staff received a request for authorization of additional utility service fees from Vermillion MHP. That letter has been included in the packet for your review. The letter requests adding an additional $10 utility service fee, bringing the total utility service fee to $17. Shane continued that in total, Vermillion MHP would like to pass the cost of water and sewer, the additional meter fee already approved by the City, and add a $17 utility service fee to the monthly bills they send to their tenants. Shane pointed out the City Council has allowed similar agreements with other mobile home parks in the past. Shane then presented a table showing what fees had been previously authorized. Shane added that Administration asks the City Council to consider the request from Vermillion MHP to add an additional $10 utility service fee. If an additional $10 utility service fee for a total utility service fee amount of $17 is deemed acceptable, the City Council should approve the attached resolution. Discussion followed. Council Member Leber asked why the extra fee was being considered. Shane stated that it is for some maintenance fees and extra costs at the mobile home park. Rich Holland pointed out that a lot of the costs listed seemed to be one-time costs. He added that he does not think that one-time costs should be passed onto the tenants. Mayor Jon Cole inquired about fees that other mobile home parks currently have. Most of the fees were very recently updated. He then asked if the $7 fee is normal. Shane stated that $7 is normal, but they had originally requested a $10 fee. After comparing it to the other parks, they brought the fee down to $7. Mayor Jon Cole explained that he does not see a reason as to why the City would get involved. Shane brought up a bill of one of the tenants that showed them being overcharged for services. He then pointed out that some of the tenants have been overcharged for utilities by the mobile home park. Council Member Cheeseman asked if the tenants got refunded for the overcharge. Shane answered that he cannot make the owners give the tenants a refund, but he recommended that they do so. 8-26 After reading the same once, Council Member Leber moved to deny the proposed resolution to increase the service fee. The motion was seconded by Council Member Cheeseman. Discussion followed and the question of the adoption of the Resolution was presented for a vote of the Governing Body. 0 members voted in favor of and 9 members voted in opposition to the Resolution. Mayor Cole declared that the Resolution was not adopted. D. Historic Preservation Commission appointment. Mayor Jon Cole recommended that the Council appoint Erin Byers to fill the vacant seat of the Historic Preservation Commission. 9-26 Council Member Price moved approval of the Historic Preservation Commission appointment. Council Member Jennewein seconded the motion. Motion carried 9 to 0. Mayor Cole declared the motion adopted. E. Professional Services Agreement with Burns & McDonnell for engineering services for construction of Landfill Cell 7 and partial closure of existing Cells 3, 4, and 5. Jose Dominguez, City Engineer, stated the landfill consulting engineer, Burns & McDonnell, has projected that Landfill Cells 3, 4, and 5 will reach capacity and that Landfill Cell 7 should be in service by the summer of 2027. As the Landfill cells are filled, they are sloped, which requires support from the next cell to hold the compacted garbage up. As cells are filled, they will also need to be closed, which requires the placement of a clay cap with black dirt on top. The black dirt is then seeded to prevent erosion. He added that the landfill currently has two fully closed cells, three partially closed cells, and one completely open cell. A cell that is partially closed is still able to receive waste. Jose continued, the project consists of the excavation of Cell 7 and partial closure of Cells 3, 4, and 5. The leachate system for Cell 7 was completed with a previous project in 2021. The agreement is divided into three tasks. The first task is for the survey on the property to determine the existing conditions. The second task will cover all the design work for the construction of the new cell and the partial closure of the other three cells. Finally, the third task will be for the bid administration of the project when it is advertised for bids. Jose stated that the professional services contract for the project is $116,000, and the Joint Powers Landfill fund has budgeted for these services. Administration recommends approval of the professional services contract with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. for the design of Cell 7 construction and partial closure of Cells 3, 4, and 5 in the amount not to exceed $116,000. Discussion followed. 10-26 Council Member Holland moved approval of the Professional Services Agreement with Burns & McDonnell for engineering services for construction of Landfill Cell 7 and partial closure of existing Cells 3, 4, and 5. Council Member Leber seconded the motion. Motion carried 9 to 0. Mayor Cole declared the motion adopted. F. Resolution appointing Interim City Finance Officer. Mayor Jon Cole stated Katie Redden has served the City of Vermillion for the past 9 years, with the last 4 ½ years as the City Finance Officer. In early December, Katie submitted her resignation with her final day being Friday, January 9, 2026. We are appreciative and thankful for her years of service to the City Council and coworkers. Mayor Jon Cole explained that with Katie Redden’s resignation, the City Council must appoint an Interim Finance Officer until a new Finance Officer is appointed. City Staff recommend appointing Deputy Finance Officer Nick Doty as Interim Finance Officer until the City Council appoints a new Finance Officer. Mayor Jon Cole continued that Staff recommend adjusting Nick Doty’s salary to include an additional amount per pay period during his time and service as the Interim Finance Officer. Adjusting his salary will compensate him for the additional job responsibilities/duties. After the City Council appoints a new Finance Officer, Nick’s salary will revert to what he is currently earning as the Deputy Finance Officer. Any amount of additional compensation is at the full discretion of the City Council. The proposed Resolution is written so that an additional amount per pay period can be inserted or the section can easily be removed. Mayor Jon Cole stated that the City Council is asked to consider the appointment of Nick Doty to serve as the Interim Finance Officer for the City of Vermillion as of 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 9, 2026, until the City Council appoints a new Finance Officer. Council Member Thaler abstained from voting as he is related to Deputy Finance Officer Nick Doty. 11-26 After reading the same once, Council Member Cheeseman moved adoption of the Resolution by moving consideration of increase of salary to a different date: RESOLUTION APPOINTING INTERIM FINANCE OFFICER WHEREAS, SDCL 9-14-28 provides that the governing body of every municipality shall fix and determine by ordinance or resolution the amount of salaries and compensation of municipal officers; and WHEREAS, in early December 2025, City Finance Officer Katie Redden submitted her resignation to be effective on Friday, January 9, 2026; and WHEREAS, Deputy Finance Officer Nick Doty has worked in the City Finance Office since June 2024 and is familiar with the functions and responsibilities of the Finance Office. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Governing Body of the City of Vermillion, South Dakota, that Nicholas J. Doty is appointed as Interim Finance Officer effective as of 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 9, 2026. Dated at Vermillion, South Dakota, on this 5th day of January 2026. FOR THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF VERMILLION, SOUTH DAKOTA By__________________________ Jonathan D. Cole, Mayor ATTEST: By_____________________________________ Katie E. Redden, Finance Officer The motion was seconded by Council Member Murra. Discussion followed and the question of the adoption of the Resolution was presented for a vote of the Governing Body. 8 members voted in favor of and 0 members voted in opposition to the Resolution, 1 member abstained. Mayor Cole declared that the Resolution was adopted, less the consideration of additional salary. 10. Bid Openings 11. City Manager’s Report  The Christmas tree collection site is open through Monday, January 12 on the south side of Broadway Street, West of Dakota Street. Take off all decorations before dropping the tree off.  The Human Relations Commission meets at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 8 in the Jack Powell Conference room in City Hall.  The City’s Historic Preservation Commission meets on Wednesday, January 14 at 9:00 a.m. in the Jack Powell Conference room in City Hall.  The Planning and Zoning Commission meets on Monday, January 12 at 5:30 p.m. in the Jack Powell Conference room.  City offices will be closed on Monday, January 19 in recognition of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, so the next City Council meeting will be on Tuesday, January 20.  The Human Relations Commission has a position expiring in May of 2027. Any Expression of Interest forms should be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 22.  The natatorium on USD’s campus will be open to the public on Tuesday, January 6. There is a $3 fee at the door, but you do not need to be a USD Wellness Center member. PAYROLL ADDITIONS AND CHANGES City of Vermillion Salaries – SDCL 6-1-10 (Addendum to the January 5, 2026 City Council Minutes) BI-WEEKLY SALARIES: Mayor/City Council: Jonathan Cole/$540.73; Gary Cheeseman/$313.08; Julia Hellwege/$313.08; Rich Holland/$313.08; Lindsey Jennewein/$313.08; Al Leber/$313.08; Mike Murra/$313.08; Katherine Price/$313.08; Jay Thaler/$313.08; General Government: John Prescott/$7,030.40; Alex Ruth/$2,554.40; Fire/EMS: Matthew Callahan/$3,863.20; Anthoney Klunder/$3,000.00; Code Enforcement: Alex Goodburn/$2,941.60; Telecommunications: Ryan Anderson/$3,135.20; Engineering: José Domínguez/$4,615.20; Shane Griese/$3,568.00; Finance: Katie Redden/$4,050.40; Nicholas Doty/$2,472.00; Daniel Anderson/$2,630.40; Library: Daniel Burniston/$3,500.00; Light and Power: Todd Halverson/$4,337.60; Parks & Recreation/Golf: James Goblirsch/$4,032.00; Tyler Trageser/$2,402.40; Kelly Knutson/$2,336.00; Mark Clark/$3,553.60; Russell Jensen/$2,732.00; Police: Crystal Brady/$4,606.40; Drew Gortmaker/$3,281.60; Ryan Hough/$3,712.80; Ulf Schaefer/$3,123.20; Solid Waste: Timothy Taggart/$3,126.40; Street: Pete Jahn/$3,632.00; Water: Eric McPherson/$3,567.20; Wastewater: Michael Heine/$3,357.60; HOURLY WAGES: Fire/EMS: Donald Arens/$18.20, $4.00/hr on-call; Joslynn Cagle/$18.70, $4.00/hr on-call; Brittni Cottrell/$21.26; Keith Cowan/$18.20, $4.00/hr on-call; Alexander Faiman/$18.10, $4.00/hr on-call; Maria Glover/$21.70, $4.00/hr on-call; Ellie Goetzinger/$18.30, $4.00/hr on-call; Caitlynn Gregerson/$17.10, $4.00/hr on-call; Tristan Halverson/$18.10, $4.00/hr on-call; Jamie Hegland/$20.20, $4.00/hr on-call; Hunter Jackson/$29.13; Kase King/$18.20, $4.00/hr on-call; Josh Kleinhesselink/$17.30, $4.00/hr on-call; Joe Kyte/$21.90, $4.00/hr on-call; Jordan Leach/$19.80, $4.00/hr on-call; Brady London/$20.44; Lillian McNaughton/$19.90, $4.00/hr on-call; Neil Melby/$19.50, $4.00/hr on-call; Connor Mes/$18.20, $4.00/hr on-call; Nathaniel Murray/$18.10, $4.00 on-call; Samuel Osterloo/$18.30, $4.00/hr on-call; Caiden Patrick/$18.10, $4.00 on-call; Logan Peterson/$22.13; Spencer Pigman/$18.10, $4.00 on-call; Mandy Reed/$20.40, $4.00/hr on-call; Ben Schilmoeller/$20.20, $4.00/hr on-call; Tim Schorn/$18.40, $4.00/hr on-call; Mason Sindelar/$18.20, $4.00/hr on-call; Melissa Washburn/$18.20, $4.00/hr on-call; Nathan Steussy/$18.70, $4.00/hr on-call; Benjamin Tegethoff/$20.50, $4.00/hr on-call; Sergio Torres/$18.10, $4.00/hr on-call; Sedrah Visscher/$18.10, $4.00/hr on-call; Eliza Wilgers/$18.80, $4.00/hr on-call; Schuyler White/$28.25; Ruby Wyatt/$18.10, $4.00/hr on-call; Code Enforcement: Jim Balleweg/$29.66; Custodial: Ron Maher/$16.48; Electric: Austin Anderson/$47.38; Chad Christopherson/$47.38; Karen Harris/$26.59; Joshua Manning/$46.63; Tony Kronaizl/$43.04; Brandon Steeneck/$46.63; Travis Tarr/$52.89; Phil Wiebelhaus/$46.63; Engineering: Nicholas Steuernagel/$26.23; Travis Taggart/$27.80; Finance: Vicki Fader/$24.98; Madison Huckabee/$19.90; Nichole Tarr/$30.86; Penny Tucker/$20.34; General Government: Maddi Lehman/$11.85; Marty Washington/$28.74; Library: Kendra Brewer/$26.18; Kaitlyn Byrne/$13.89; Steven Chinn/$21.28; Jeffrey Engeman/$26.33; Shelly Fessler/$21.28; Prairie Hanson/$20.02; Samantha Horvath/$13.89; Anna Marker/$19.13; Alexis Mielke/$17.48; Wendy Nilson/$31.55; Adeline Raiche/$13.89; Parks: Robert Coyle/$16.50; Steadman Fenicle/$14.50; Dan Hanson/$28.44; Darla Hendricks/$16.50; James Klages/$16.50; Joshua Lawrence/$15.50; Isaiah Richards/$14.50; Paxton Roseland/$15.00; Christopher White/$15.50; Recreation: Madilyn Badke/$12.00; Caroline Benson/$12.00; Gage Beverly/$12.00; Emma Bohnsack/$13.00; Allissa Britt/$12.00; Isabel Castillo/$12.50; Paige Chapman/$15.00; Reyana Crum/$12.50; Sadie Dahlhoff/$12.00; Bailey Deen/$12.00; Lavaya Dill/$12.00; Breanne Dunn/$12.00; Laurie Ericsson/$12.00; Bridget Farmer/$15.00; Tori Farmer/$14.00; Elizabeth Fisher/$12.00; Jarika Fossum/$12.50; Mason Freeling/$12.50; Serena Gapp/$12.50; Jake Goblirsch/$15.50; Skylar Griese/$12.00; Lindsey Hasvold/$12.50; Sylvia Hennings/$12.00; Katherine Kolb/$12.50; Kylie Krusemark/$12.50; Addison Larson/$12.50; Addelle Mahowald/$12.50; Liam Mechling/$12.50; Alexis Meyer/$12.00; Justin Meyers/$22.20; Henry Mourlam/$12.50; Catherine Naber/$12.00; Michael Naber/$15.00; Tessa Peterson/$12.50; Caitlyn Reins/$12.00; Hazel Renken/$12.00; Willis Robertson/$15.50; Trinity Robinson/$15.50; Conner Roerig/$15.00; Amelia Ruby/$12.50; Riley Ruhaak/$15.50; Brynn Shefl/$12.50; Lynlie Shefl/$12.00; Adrianna Sims/$12.50; Dylan Springer/$15.50; Jordan Springer/$14.50; Erica Stanton/$12.50; Sara Stanton/$12.50; Rhiannon Szobody/$12.00; Shannon Thomas/$12.50; Alicia Thul/$12.50; Kaitlin Tracy/$13.50; Ava Westbrock/$12.00; Lillian Winkleman/$12.50; Umpires $35.00/game: Josephine Askew; Katie Even; Elizabeth Fisher; Benjamin Green; Skylar Griese; Corbin Heckens; James Klages; Gunnar Lamb; Jaira Maligaya; Jessica Nelson; Theodore Nesmith; Emily Reiser; Jonathan Reuvers; Taylor Reuvers; Willis Robertson; Conner Roerig; Riley Ruhaak; Addison Sporleder; Kaitlin Tracy; Brooke Van Drongelen; Pool: Lydia Anderson/$13.50; William H Anderson/$14.50; Sver Ansorge- Jepsen/$13.50; Broden Askew/$15.50; Jackson Beacom/$12.00; Emma Bohnsack/$15.50; Erin Bottesini/$14.50; Austin Brookfield/$16.50; Grant Brouwer/$15.00; James Brouwer/$14.50; Brianna Buum/$12.00; Daxton Christensen/$13.50; Mary Dahlhoff/$14.50; Madeleine Eisenbeisz/$14.00; Emma Emerson/$13.00; Jacob Emerson/$12.50; Eva Farley/$14.50; Elizabeth Fischer/$13.50; Jonathan Fleming/$15.50; Cael Fulton/$13.50; Annika Granaas/$15.00; Payton Griese/$14.50; Skylar Griese/$12.50; Mya Halverson/$14.50; Benjamin Kerby/$15.00; Lucas Kerby/$15.00; Jack Krell/$14.50; Caleb Lang/$12.00; Gavin Ma/$12.00; Melanie Mahowald/$21.00; Brooke Mincks/$13.00; Brody Myron/$14.00; Sam Naber/$12.00; Ethan Pickel/$14.00; Emily Reiser/$13.00; Trinity Robinson/$15.50; Isabell Richardson/$12.00; Reese Rolfes/$12.50; Jameson Shaheen/$15.50; Grace Sorensen/$12.00; Emily Suing/$12.00; Maggie Terwilliger/$12.00; Dean Wall/$13.50; Theo Wittmuss/$14.50; Golf: Samuel Anderson/$12.00; Rachel Brady/$12.50; Emily Bye/$12.00; Stephanie Carr/$12.50; Jacob Emerson/$12.50; Carson Geis/$12.50; Olivia Granaas/$12.50; Kendra Grasser/$12.50; Chase Hamlett/$12.00; Carter Hansen/$12.50; Tysen Hovden/$12.00; Georgia Johnson/$12.00; Jack Johnson/$12.00; Anna Lucas/$15.50; Esmeralda Mace/$12.00; Analese Martinez/$12.50; Michaela Mohr/$12.50; Rylan Moran/$12.50; Haley Nolde/$12.00; Colby Oetken/$12.50; Kara Owens/$12.50; Blake Paulson/$14.00; Karson Preister/$12.50; Kinsey Prescott/$12.00; Taylor Reuvers/$12.00; Jillian Schulte/$12.00; Delaney Smith/$12.50; Gage Watson/$12.50; Micah Wiemers/$12.00; Tiana Wininger/$12.50; Peyton Yates/$12.00; Aaron Baedke/$16.00; Greg Baedke/$16.00; Danny Brown/$16.00; Coy Determan/$14.50; Abraham Gunnare/$14.50; Ryder Haas/$14.50; Ford Hamilton/$15.00; Ethan Johnson/$15.00; Maxwell Kelsey/$15.00; Tyler Leif/$16.00; Carter Mart/$16.00; Bailey Morris/$14.50; Rodney Oberle/$15.50; Ashlyn O’Farrell/$14.50; Joshua Prescott/$16.50; Cade Reuvers/$14.50; Maggie Sherman/$14.50; Reese Stark/$14.50; Charles Ward/$16.00; Chris White/$15.50; Derek Wolterman/$16.00; Lauren Zick/$15.50; Police: Jeremiah Armstrong/$28.77; Andrew Correll/$30.19; Randy Crum/$42.91; Dylan Deetz/$30.91; Benjamin Delcamp/$32.70; Debra DeRocher/$26.85; Rebecca Getchell/$30.19; Jacob Hoffman/$30.91; Mitchell Horst/$30.19; Robin Hower/$32.45; Mariah Koenig/$29.47; Hunter Medbourn/$30.19; Tevin Mielitz/$31.27; Benjamin Nelsen/$30.00; Jessica Newman/$39.85; Johnathan Orosz/$30.19; Andrew Paulsen/$25.00; Melissa Schmidt/$23.04; Mitchell Stanley/$30.91; Alex Taggart/$33.61; Justice Tobin/$30.91; Solid Waste/Recycling: Logan Bokemper/$22.68; Kainen Herring/$21.96; Dustin Hopper/$14.94; Jeremiah Kashas/$24.57; Mark Milbrodt/$32.30; Daniel Milroy/$25.39; Jordyn Mockler/$20.34; Todd Moe/$28.13; Craig Shelburg/$21.21; Becker Smith/$21.47; Randall, Stotz/$14.94; Michael Varns/$22.19; Jim Zimmerman/$32.47; Street: Shawn Cottrell/$28.14; Ryun Fischbach/$28.77; Steve Foltz/$22.90; Ethan Hladky/$15.50; Scott Iverson/$30.78; Hayes Miller/$15.25; Cory Moore/$29.38; Tyler Strunk/$15.25; John Town/$21.91; Rich Walker/$16.75; Zander Woodruff/$22.90; Telecommunications: Amanda Arndt/$25.76; Cade Bench-Bresher/$23.34; Amber Benway/$22.76; Mathew Fritsch/$22.76; Kerrigan Hosing/$22.76; Anthony Iverson/$24.51; Jena Jones/$25.13; Ashley Pinkelman/$23.92; David Stammer/$29.86; Jessica Standley/$29.86; Wastewater: Nicholas Anglin/$28.23; Jay Elledge/$27.13; Ethan Gullikson/$26.51; Ryan Hage/$15.50; Robert Pickens/$12.50; Justin Roetman/$26.34; Michael Watterson/$27.13; Water: Tanner Edwards/$16.50; Tanner  Elle/$26.20; Russell Frazier/$26.20; Brian Hamilton/$29.34; Zachary Hammond/$30.19; Dale Husby/$31.38; Brian Moore/$24.88; Andrew Wickre/$31.59; Police Chaplains: Tony Armbrust, Matthew Bless, Denny Davis, Carl Gutzman, Arvid Krueger, Jason Reasoner, Jason Schmitz; Volunteer Firefighters: Donald Arens; Shawn Cottrell; Keith Cowan; Kellen Cusick; Ryun Fischbach; Matt Glawe; Cody Jansen; Kase King; Josh Kleinhesselink; Tony Kronaizl; Shannon Kymala; Jacob LaFleur; Lucas LaFleur; Jordan Leach; Xiyuan Liu; Pablo Lozano; Nate Martinson; Scott Martinson; Lillian McNaughton; Connor Mes; Curtis Mincks; Peyton Mofle; Kyle Moser; Mike Murra; Blake Nelson; Caiden Patrick; Andrew Paulsen; John Pittman; Tim Shorn; Bill Sperry; Nathan Steussy; Joe Tegethoff; Keith Thompson; John Walker; Planning & Zoning Commission: (Each member is offered $25.00 per meeting.) Bill Ames; Matt Fairholm; Susan Heggestad; Brian Humphrey; Kevin O’Kelley; Nate Steele; Doug Tuve; Brandon Wiemers; Jim Wilson; Library Board: (Each member is offered $25.00 per meeting.) Catherine Beem; Wayne Berninger; Lenni Billberg; Bryce Mayrose; Jacqueline Wilber; VOLUNTEER BOARDS & COMMISSIONS: Business Improvement District No. 1: Greg Huckabee; Corey Jenkins; Dan Kenton; Rodney Oberle; Joseph Tyner; Business Improvement District No. 2: Bekki Engquist-Schroeder; Michelle Maloney; Patrick Morrison; Martin Prendergast; Jim Waters; Golf Advisory Board: Amber Brooks; Jared Heiden; Joni Hook; Gina Mockler; Rodney Oberle; Steve Ward; Historic Preservation Commission: William Dendinger; Dennis Felcos; Susan Keith-Gray; Carson Merkwan; Dietrik Vanderhill; Jim Wilson; Housing Authority: Cindy Benzel; Craig DeVelder; Rodney Oberle; Joe Reiser; Maria Trowbridge; Human Relations Commission: Jordan Bonstrom; Erin Burrows; Ryan Church; Mohamed, Mohamed; Trevor Mandernach; Kacy Tubbs; Dwayne Williams; Joint Powers Solid Waste Advisory Board: Mark Sweeney; Tree Board: Aaron Baedke; Russel Olson. Clubhouse: Blake Paulson $25.95/hr 12. Adjourn 12-26 Council Member Murra moved to adjourn the Council Meeting at 7:25 p.m. Council Member Price seconded the motion. Motion carried 9 to 0. Mayor Cole declared the motion adopted. Dated at Vermillion, South Dakota this day of January 5, 2026. THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF VERMILLION, SOUTH DAKOTA  BY____________________________ Jonathan D. Cole, Mayor ATTEST: BY___________________________________ Katie E Redden, Finance Officer Published once at the approximate cost of ___________.