City of Tea

The council addressed several items, including the adoption of ordinances related to zoning regulations and the rezoning of property. A public hearing was held regarding the transfer of alcohol beverage licenses. Additionally, the council approved an animal control services agreement for the year, established salary resolutions for municipal officers and employees, and reviewed and authorized payment for various city warrants and payroll expenditures.

The council meeting addressed several operational and financial items, including the approval of a purchase for a new Ventrac tractor and the acceptance of a bid for the Joint 2026 Slurry Seal Project. The Police Chief presented the 2025 Police Department Annual Report, and the council reviewed and authorized various city expenditures and warrants.

The council addressed several items, including the adoption of ordinances amending zoning and subdivision regulations, and the approval of a resolution updating the comprehensive plan's park consideration map. Discussion topics also included potential municipal code recodification, end-of-year cash and contingency fund transfers, the future of municipal EMS services in partnership with the Lennox Ambulance District, and the establishment of enforcement policies for burning and zoning ordinances. Finally, the council reviewed and authorized the payment of various city warrants and staff payroll.

The council meeting addressed several operational items, including the approval of a purchase for a Bobcat Toolcat utility vehicle. The council conducted the second reading and subsequent approval of Ordinance 334 regarding property rezoning from a single-family residential district to a general business district. Additionally, the council reviewed a proposed plan amendment for Tax Increment Finance District #2, which includes a 35% increase in funding. The meeting also included the review and approval of monthly financial warrants and January payroll summaries.

The council meeting addressed several operational and developmental items. Key actions included approving the issuance of tax-exempt refunding revenue bonds for the University of Sioux Falls, conducting first readings for ordinances regarding subdivision and zoning regulations, and approving an amendment to the TIF District #2 project plan to increase eligible costs for public infrastructure. Additionally, the council approved a letter of support for the South Lincoln Regional Wastewater Project and authorized various personnel-related actions, including hiring and pay increases for police and finance staff.