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Meet our City Council Members
The Dell Rapids City Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month at 7:00 p.m. The City Council consists of the Mayor, elected at large, who shall hold office for four years, and eight aldermen, two elected from each ward, who shall hold office for three years.
Bill Schmidt
Ward 1
Elected: 2025
Term Expires: 2028
Appointments:
* Finance & Utilities
* Policies & Procedures
Phone: 605-906-7496
Email: bschmidteerz@gmail.com
Denise Hanzlik
Ward 1
Elected: 2024
Term Expires: 2027
Appointments:
* Policy & Procedures
* Parks
Phone: 605-906-0258
Email: denhanzlik57022@gmail.com
Wendy Nelson
Ward 2
Elected: 2025
Term Expires: 2028
Appointments:
* Policy & Procedures
* Riverside
Phone: 605-428-3872
Email: wendynelson57022@gmail.com
Fran Ruesink
Ward 2
Elected: 2025
Term Expires: 2027
Appointments:
* Finance & Utilities
* Parks
Phone: 605-360-3696
Email: franruesink57022@gmail.com
Chuck Jones
Ward 3
Elected: 2025
Term Expires: 2028
Council Vice President
Appointments:
* Riverside
* DREDC Liaison
* SMGA Representative
Phone: 605-864-1414
Email: chuckjones@goldenwest.net
Chad Ronshaugen
Ward 3
Elected: 2024
Term Expires: 2027
Council President
Appointments:
* Finance & Utilities
* Parks
Phone: 605-377-8279
Email: chadronshaugen@gmail.com
Amanda Hein
Ward 4
Elected: 2025
Term Expires: 2028
Appointments:
* Parks
* Riverside
Phone: 605-261-2571
Email: amandahein57022@gmail.com
Denise Cavigielli
Ward 4
Elected: 2024
Term Expires: 2027
Appointments:
* Finance & Utilities
* Public Library Liaison
* Policy & Procedures
Phone: 605-206-9334
Email: denisecavigielli57022@gmail.com
