City of Big Stone City Council Proceedings
City of Big Stone City Council Proceedings
April 7, 2026
5:30 p.m.
The Big Stone City council met in regular session on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, meeting began at 5:30 p.m. with Mayor Brown presiding. Roll Call: Hughes, A.Goergen, Stoddard, Redfield, B. Goergen, and Roscoe. Others present: Nancy Lee, Megan Kaye, Redgey Rademacher, TJ Rabe, William Newstrand, Kris Redfield, Kathy Rabe, Gevin Rabe, Rick Gustafson, Holly Gustafson, Dewane Stoddard, Cathy Stoddard, Teresa Goergen, Sue Cantine, Greg Cantine, Randy Schoon, and Carol Rabe.
The Pledge of Allegiance and the South Dakota State Pledge were recited.
Motion to approve the minutes from March 2, 2026, regular meeting was made by Hughes with A. Goergen seconded. All in favor. Motion Carried.
Motion to approve the minutes from March 9, 2026, special meeting was made by Redfield with Roscoe seconded. All in favor. Motion Carried.
Motion to approve the claims was made by Hughes with B. Goergen seconded. Upon roll call Ayes: Stoddard, A. Goergen, Roscoe, Hughes, B. Goergen and Redfield. Nayes: None. Motion Carried.
Aflac $277.18, Advanced Technologies $600.00, Amaril Uniform $425.33, Avera Medical Group $118.00, Big Stone Area Hardware $45.50, Big Stone Lake Area Chamber $250.00, BNSF Railway $5,657.69, Cinta $1,113.42, City of Big Stone City $4,013.89, City of Sioux Falls $26.37, Coca-Cola $677.50, Darren Beyer $400.00, DGR Engineering $2,575.00, Doll Distributing $10,347.30, ELO CPAS & Advisors $17,138.36, Farner Bocken $2,585.34, Grant County Review $109.45, Grant County Auditor $7,500.00, Grant Roberts Rural Water $11,470.00, Harry’s Frozen Foods $1,416.45, Health Pool of SD $24,229.20 (2 mos.), IRS $8,932.67, Interstate Power Supply $1,586.31, Johnson Brothers $4,576.78, Jim Dandy Foods $99.00, Macquire Iron $2,175.00, Mary Hillman $100.00, Midco $273.42, Midwest Irrigation $830.33, Midwest Fire $319.81, MN Dept of Revenue $2,078.18, Missouri Basin MPA-TSA $5,737.55, MacDaddy’s $567.12, Missouri River Energy $16,887.39, Nancy Lee $74.88, Napa $275.94, Nelson Electric $1,015.17, Northwestern Energy $215.95, Ortonville Independent $68.00, Payroll 3/15/26 $5,856.49, $6,769.61, Payroll 3/30/26 $5,461.05, $6,879.12, $4,428.01, Pepsi $482.60, Porter Distributing $3,294.75, POS Phase 3 $148.68, Postage $222.65, Principal Life $133.72, Pro Image $124.00, Quill $405.50, Ronglien Excavating $1,116.90, Republic Beverage $1,475.80, Runnings $531.74, SDML Workers Comp $1,741.00, Sioux Valley Coop $1,385.35, SD Retirement $5,735.92, SDML$150.00, SD Dept of Revenue $6,427.36, Southern Glazer’s $2,397.13, Street Graphix $136.98, Irby $3,039.55, Twin Valley Tire $61.00, Titan Machinery $1,508.57, TJ Rabe $130.62, Valley Office $99.32, VISA $467.83, Verizon $155.52, Win Water $80.50, Waste Management $10,477.31 (2 mos.)
Councilmember Hughes discussed the pet ordinances and the complaints that are being received along with abandoned and junk motor vehicles. Hughes will be following up with Attorney Stock and Big Stone County Animal Rescue.
Councilmember Roscoe discussed the park equipment has been ordered with the exception of three swings. The old playground equipment will be listed for sale on sealed bids and will be advertised in the local paper in the near future. Roscoe has not heard from the Grant with Midco or from Waste Management but is confident the city will receive something towards the park. The cleaning and reorganizing of the community center closets and drawers have been completed.
Sheriff report for March 2026: Hours worked 108.45. Calls for service 50. Activity report included citizen assist, welfare check, vehicle accidents, traffic complaints, traffic stops, suspicious activity investigation, animal complaints, civil issues, medical call and 911 hangups.
Public Comments: William Newstrand introduced himself as a candidate for Grant County Sheriff. Sue Cantine talked about her building permit of a new garage. Not realizing where they want to build the garage an electric underground wire would need to be relocated. Sue checked at the courthouse for an easement on the property and nothing has been recorded from years ago. She was inquiring as to who would be responsible for the relocation of the wire since they do not want to make any changes to the garage. Council will follow up with this information.
Hughes made a motion the electric rates will not change until after the audit is completed and the council has more information B. Goergen seconded. Upon roll call Ayes: Redfield, Roscoe, Hughes, B. Goergen, Stoddard and A. Goergen. Nayes: None. Motion Carried.
Jake brakes discussed and waiting to hear back from the State DOT.
Stoddard made a motion to approve the building permit for Randy & Pam Schoon with Redfield seconded. All in favor. Motion Carried.
TJ Rabe discussed the Liquor Store roof needing to be repaired. Redfield made a motion to approve the bid from Gunner Construction of $4,900.00 with Hughes seconded. Upon roll call Ayes: B. Goergen, Roscoe, A. Goergen, Redfield, Hughes and Stoddard. Nayes: None. Motion Carried.
Stoddard made a motion for the purchase of a used 2005 sewer truck in the amount of $13,000.00 with A. Goergen seconded. Upon roll call Ayes: Redfield, Roscoe, Hughes, B. Goergen, A. Goergen and Stoddard. Nayes: None. Motion Carried.
Roscoe made a motion to approve Ken’s Fireworks Special Fireworks License with A. Goergen seconded. All in favor. Motion Carried.
Roscoe made a motion to approve Ken’s Fireworks Retail Fireworks License with Hughes seconded. All in favor. Motion Carried.
Redfield made a motion to approve Sly’s Steakhouse License RB-2785 for Retail On-Off Sale Malt Beverage and SD Farm Wine with Hughes seconded. All in favor. Motion Carried.
Hughes made a motion to approve MacDaddy’s License RB 2848 for Retail On-Off Sale Malt Beverage and SD Farm Wine with Redfield seconded. All in favor. Motion Carried.
A. Goergen made a motion to approve The Lakes One Stop License RB 28488 for Retail On-Off Sale Malt Beverage and SD Farm Wine with Hughes seconded. All in favor. Motion Carried.
DGR Engineering rescheduled for a later date.
Being no further business Hughes called to go into executive session at 6:00 p.m. A. Goergen seconded. All in favor. Motion Carried.
Roscoe made a motion to come out of executive session at 6:30 p.m. with Stoddard seconded. All in favor. Motion Carried.
Being no further business to discuss B. Goergen made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:31 p.m. with Roscoe seconded. All in favor. Motion Carried.
/s/ Steve Brown, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Nancy Lee, Finance Officer
