Minnehaha County Commission/City of Dell Rapids Meeting - April 28th, 2026

The Minnehaha County Commission and City of Dell Rapids City Council held a joint meeting on April 28, 2026, focusing primarily on zoning ordinance amendments and fee updates. Key procurement-related discussions included a public hearing and second reading on zoning text amendment 2601, which proposed updating application fees to offset administrative costs, including new fees for appeals and continuations. After deliberation, the bodies agreed to remove the $100 appeal fee to avoid deterring public participation. The fee increases are expected to generate approximately $6,000 to $8,000 annually, helping to cover increased staff and publishing costs since 2005. Additional zoning amendments addressed accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to support affordable housing and changes to transfer building eligibility regulations to reduce procedural burdens. Both bodies approved these amendments following public comment and discussion. No direct contract awards or vendor selections were discussed, but the fee adjustments and ordinance changes could impact future development-related procurement activities.