City of Alexandria

Key discussions during the meeting included the New Development, water loss status, and funding considerations for various community projects such as a new pickleball court, baseball dugouts, and park trees. Updates were provided on the Water/Wastewater Projects, including a pre-construction meeting held and a future public information meeting scheduled. The council accepted a petition to vacate an alley and scheduled a public hearing to discuss this petition. Financial matters involved reviewing delinquent accounts, approving March payroll and April bills, and discussing the finance officer report on revenues and expenses. The council also addressed land leases, nuisance properties, discussed the Health Ordinance and City Health Board, and reviewed the upcoming Ambulance District Election.

The special meeting included a discussion regarding the Maintenance Supervisor Position, with the city opening the application period until August 10th. The council entered into and subsequently exited an executive session. The meeting adjourned after determining there was no further action required.

The meeting included a public hearing to discuss the rezoning of the property located at 420 Main St., Alexandria, SD, Hanson County. The council requested further information on the rezoning matter, and no action was taken at that time. The public hearing segment was closed at 7:00 p.m.

The special meeting focused on municipal actions, including the adoption of Resolution #24-8, which directs staff to prepare a feasibility study for annexing certain properties along the western boundaries of the city. The Council also adopted Resolution #24-9, declaring the intention to consider the annexation of specific properties and setting a public hearing for October 15, 2024. Additionally, the Council discussed property insurance and approved three separate building permits for Lance Buum, Kari Blasius, and Sean and Kassie McQuillan.

The City Council meeting addressed several agenda items, including discussions with the Hanson County 4-H advisor and a representative from the Hanson School regarding a request to vacate an alleyway south of the gymnasium parking lot, for which the city attorney will gather information. The council approved hiring a new Maintenance Supervisor pending a background check. Other discussions covered building permits, delinquent accounts, the finance officer's report, and budget preparations. The council also discussed the ARPA water and sewer projects, city-owned land arrangements, and current fireworks ordinances with no action taken. Additionally, the council passed a resolution to study the feasibility of annexing specific properties and another resolution declaring intent to annex the same properties, scheduling a public hearing for September 4, 2024. Finally, the Annual Appropriations Ordinance #376 received its first reading.