City of Iroquois

09/04/2026

The City has a crew coming 9/7/26-9/8/26 to clean and inspect the sewer west of Sioux St. Manholes have been uncovered so please drive safe.

We would recommend making sure your toilet seats are closed and place a towel and some weight over them.

08/31/2026

City Of Iroquois
August 17, 2025
Present: K Fredricks, Z Jacobs, Jim Lynch, RJ Frankfurth, R Blue, D Zavesky, S Arbeiter
Absent: none.
Visitors: Matt Huls, Jeff Banks (City Attorney) arrived at 7:02, Dean Reilly, Amy Hofhenke arrived at 7:02
Mayor Fredricks called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm with the pledge of allegiance.
Public comment: none.
Motion by Blue, 2nd by Zavesky & carried to adopt the agenda.
Motion by Blue, 2nd by Lynch & carried to approve the previous council meeting minutes.
Resignation of Mayor Fredricks. Motion by Zavesky, 2nd by Blue & carried to accept Fredrick’s resignation.
Since there was now a vacancy for Mayor, a motion by Blue, 2nd Frankfurth & carried to appoint Zach Jacobs
as Mayor for a one-year term. Roll Call Vote: All - Yes; None - No
Motion by Lynch to appoint Dean Reilly for a one-year term from Ward 2 on the city council. No Second so the
motion by Lynch to appoint Dean Reilly fails.
Motion by Blue, 2nd Frankfurth to appoint Kathy Fredricks for a one-year term from Ward 2 on the city council.
After discussion, Roll Call vote: Lynch – No, Frankfurth – Yes, Blue – Yes, Zavesky- No, tiebreaker vote from
Mayor Jacobs – No. Majority vote being No, the motion by Blue & Frankfurth to appoint Kathy Fredricks fails
leaving this seat vacant until filled.
Motion by Blue, 2nd Zavesky & carried to appoint Amy Hofhenke for a one-year term from Ward 3 on the city
council. Roll Call Vote: All – Yes; None - No.
Both Zach & Amy took their Oaths of Office.
Motion by Blue, 2nd Frankfurth & carried to authorize Zach Jacobs (Mayor) to sign on all financial bank
accounts & to sign all city documents.
Mayor Jacobs appointed the following assignments:
Vacant until filled - Park, Sewer, & Water
Amy Hofhenke - Finance, Budget, & Personnel
The council designated Amy Hofhenke to receive bank statements from AB&T.
Planning & Zoning:
Motion by Lynch, 2nd Blue and carried to approve a building permit for Terry Wilen for addition of deck/roof
for $13.00.
Motion by Blue, 2nd Hofhenke and carried to approve a building permit for Ironworkers for the addition of a
sidewalk and parking space at the manufacturing shop for $10.00.
Motion by Blue, 2nd Zavesky and carried to approve a building permit for Dean Reilly for a repair to the
structure for $5.00.
Highways & Streets: Drainage issues in town discussed. Sire issues were talked about and the company we need
to work with is from out of state. Motion by Blue, 2nd Lynch & carried to get the siren fixes as soon as possible
allowing the company to make a special trip. Lynch also brought up the blading schedule, and it was discussed.
Water: Reviewed Accounts Receivable. Those still past due will be given to Rollie. Kingbrook presented us
with the option to provide water for Matthew Magness who is building within three miles of town. Motion by
Blue, 2nd Zavesky & carried to decline water service to Magness and let Kingbrook provide it. Automatic water
meter update: about 60 meters left to install.
Sewer: Phase 1 sewer project update from Kathy Fredricks; substantial completion done, flow meter still not
here, state inspection done and went well.
Sewer clean out was budgeted for 2026 and is now being discussed. Looking at what we did last year(planned
to do a quarter of town every year starting last year), what we budgeted and decided to move forward. Motion
by Blue, 2nd Frankfurth & carried to do the most critical quarter of town.
Equipment: General maintenance discussed.
Fredricks left at 8:25pm.
Buildings: Questions brought up about the school-owned buildings at the park and discussed. Talked about the
insurance walk through that was done last week by our insurance provider.
Park: Fire Hydrant needs to be replaced. Motion by Lynch, 2nd Blue & carried to replace hydrant. Drain Tile
pumping issues discussed and plans made to keep pumping going. Huron parks and rec will be here Thursday
night to spray for mosquitoes. Other preparations are going on for upcoming football games at the park.
Cameras need to be checked to ensure they are properly working.
Cemetery: Decorations and flags - discussed what to do with them. Council decided to look into putting up a
sign letting the public know how long those types of decorations could be kept up before the city would take
them down. The trapper put out poison for pests (flags at every spot where poison was put down).
Dump grounds: Fence needs fixed. Talked about what to do and how to move forward to get that done.
Jeff Banks & Dean Reilly left at 8:58pm.
Mayor’s Correspondence: none.
Finance:
Review of the first reading of 2027 Budget. After discussion, Motion by Blue, 2nd Zavesky & carried to have the
1
st reading of the 2027 budget. Lynch abstained from this as there were decisions made about the fire
department. The 2nd reading will be done at the next regular September council meeting.
Motion by Blue, 2nd Lynch & carried to renew & transfer the city’s funds into the Intra-Fi CD Program again for
12 months at 3.8% and as part of the motion to have Mayor Jacobs sign the paperwork if needed.
Motion by Zavesky, 2nd Hofhenke & carried to pay sewer project claims.
Motion by Blue, 2nd Lynch & carried to approve the financial report.
Motion by Blue, 2nd Hofhenke & carried to pay claims. Observing that Lynch did not approve because he
disagreed with the Asphalt Paving services invoice.
August Claims: Banner, Sewer Project repairs & maint. $17,871.59; Basin, Sewer Project repairs & maint.
$87,444.41; EFTPS, payroll taxes $2,555.64; Kathy Fredricks, payroll $277.05; Matt Huls, payroll $3,844.92;
Ronald Frankfurth, payroll $277.05; Stefanie Arbeiter, payroll $1,055.63; Donald Zavesky, payroll $879.03;
Danny Bessey, payroll $1,055.63; Rollin Walter, payroll $907.03; Rural Development, sewer loan $1,887.00;
Cardpoint, services & fees $454.70; VISA, supplies & materials/services & fees $52.02;Huron Daily
Plainsman, Publishing $72.90; Health Pool of SD, insurance $882.40; Huron Parks & Rec, services & fees
$440.86; Kyle Gross, Sewer Project $4,000.00; Robert Blue, sports day $160.21; IACC, sports day $1,650.00;
IACC, contribution $300.00; SDARW, services & fees $410.00; Asphalt Paving, repairs & maint. $47,252.43;
The Chop Stop, supplies/fuel $326.89; Runnings, supplies & materials $236.46; Compass, supplies & materials
$526.50; Kingbrook Rural Water, supplies-water $5,737.65; Zavesky Lawn Service, services & fees $2,449.20;
Badger Meter, services & fees $161.71; Rounds Digging, services & fees $150.00; R&L Sanitary, services &
fees $350.00; Cooks Waste Paper & Recycling, trash & recycling $2,449.20; Valley Fibercom, utilities
$169.82; Northwestern Energy, utilities $1,654.16.
Other:
1. Feedlot Inspection for Sept will be done by Jim Lynch.
There being no further business, motion by Blue, 2nd Hofhenke & carried to adjourn at 9:14 pm. Next regular
meeting will be at 7:00 pm on September 21st 2026.
Signed & Attested
Zach Jacobs, Mayor
Stefanie Arbeiter, Finance Officer

08/15/2026

08/04/2026

City of Iroquois Special Meeting
Aug 2, 2026
Present: K Fredericks, D Zavesky, RJ Frankfurth, Z Jacobs, R Blue, S Arbeiter

Absent: J Lynch

Mayor Fredricks called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm with the pledge of allegiance.

Motion by Jacobs, 2nd by Zavesky & carried to adopt the agenda.

Phase 1 project change discussed; related to contract time change. A change is necessary due to the delay of the arrival of supplies/parts.

After discussion, a motion by Blue, 2nd Frankfurth & carried to approve Change Order #5 to extend time due to lift station material delays outside of the control of the General Contractor with no total bid cost increase.

Reseeding letter of agreement presented and discussed.

Motion by Jacobs, 2nd Blue & carried to approve the letter of agreement which states that the city will pay the landowner $3,500.00 directly for reseeding of the pasture forgoing the previous contract with the General Contractor and have Mayor Fredricks sign it.

There being no further business, a motion by Jacobs, 2nd Blue & carried to adjourn the meeting at 7:05 pm.

Signed:

Kathy Fredricks, Mayor

Attest:

Stefanie Arbeiter, Finance Officer

08/02/2026

City Of Iroquois
July 20, 2026
Present: D Bessey, A Hofhenke, K Fredricks, R Blue, D Zavesky, Z Jacobs, RJ Frankfurth, S Arbeiter.
Absent: none
Visitors: Matt Huls, James Lynch, Kathryn Schmit & Christa Timmer- Banner, Zachary Wipf - School
Mayor Bessey called the meeting to order with the pledge of allegiance at 7:00 pm.
Public Comment: Wipf addressed the fall football schedule (homecoming & the 20th Anniversary of the 2006 Championship) & would like help to keep the park and field looking good for those home events.
Motion to adopt the agenda by Blue, 2nd Zavesky & carried.
Motion by Blue, 2nd Jacobs & carried to approve the June council meeting minutes.
Planning & Zoning: none
Hwy& Streets: Safety signs are in and will get put up. Asphalt Paving will be starting the week of the 20th. Need to fix park sign.
Water: Accounts receivables reviewed. Past due will be given to Rollie to address. Leaks discussed.
Sewer: Rollie put enzymes down. Degreaser will be done in the next couple of weeks. Discussion held with landowner regarding reseeding the pasture. It was decided that the landlord will reseed it and a written agreement will be necessary. Talked about needing a special city council meeting to approve the upcoming change order #5 related to contract time change. Will plan to meet in the next couple weeks. Wastewater Phase 2 Proposal was addressed by Christa & Kathryn from Banner & they proposed that we needed to get on the state water plan again to get that started. Motion by Fredricks, 2nd Blue to approve the letter of contract move forward with professional engineering for the WWFP amendment for $4,500.00. Christa from Banner left the meeting at 7:25pm. A Water Proposal was also brought up by Kathryn from Banner and Huls. This was brought up because if we decide to do anything with streets in the future, we will need to make sure that the water system & stormwater system are considered during improvements. If street is going to be excavated, then the condition of these utilities should be considered. Small Community Planning Grants from SDDANR can be applied for to ease costs if these projects move forward. Motion by Fredricks, 2nd Hofhenke & carried to move ahead by looking into the Small Community Planning Grants to make sure we would qualify. Kathryn left at 7:50pm.
Equipment: General maintenance discussed.
Buildings: Museum looked great on Sports Day weekend. No storm damage to any city owned buildings. Insurance walk through will be held on August 19th. Huls and Blue will work together to prepare for the walk through.
Park: Fixed men’s bathroom before Sport’s Day. Park looked great for the weekend as well. Clean up and preparations went well and many pitched in to help. Drain tile is in and grass will be planted overtop. Wipf discussed schools’ projects at the park. Playground equipment discussion continued. The council wants to budget for this for next year.
Cemetery: Discussed headstones, one tipped in the storm. Pest holes discussed. There’s a trapper available at $4 per hole in August. Motion by Hofhenke, 2nd Blue & carried to approve hiring a trapper for $4 per hole to take care of the pests at the cemetery.
Dump grounds: Burn again as soon as possible. Needs to be mowed. Part of the fence is broken and needs to be fixed.
Mayor’s Correspondence: none
Finance:
Motion by Fredricks, 2nd Blue & carried to approve sewer project claims #14 & #4(Combined #15).
Motion by Blue, 2nd Jacobs & carried to approve the financial report.
Motion by Jacobs, 2nd Zavesky & carried to pay claims.
July Claims: Banner, Sewer Project repairs & maint. $1,943.97; Basin, Sewer Project repairs & maint. $165,194.03; EFTPS, payroll taxes $1,906.20; Stefanie Arbeiter, payroll $1,039.16; Rollin Walter, payroll $729.15; Matt Huls, payroll $3,844.94; Bonnie Moffitt, payroll $225.33; Karen Bohlander, payroll $225.33; Roberta Ward, payroll $225.33; Rural Development, sewer loan $1,887.00; Cardpoint, services & fees $257.35; SD DOR, garbage taxes $227.24; SD DOL, 941 taxes $15.61; Huron Daily Plainsman, Publishing $20.42; Health Pool of SD, insurance $882.40; Butler, supplies & materials $614.49; Helena, supplies & materials $65.25; Premier Equipment, supplies & materials $59.64; Badger Oil, supplies & materials $110.62; Runnings, supplies & materials $285.96; Kingbrook Rural Water, supplies-water $4,902.45; The Chop Stop, supplies/fuel $189.70; WW Tire, supplies & materials $390.00; VISA, supplies & materials/services & fees $498.88; Zavesky Lawn Service, services & fees $2,400.00; Huron Parks & Rec, services & fees $440.86; Public Health Lab, testing $20.00; Badger Meter, services & fees $161.71; Cooks Waste Paper & Recycling, trash & recycling $3,444.52; Valley Fibercom, utilities $169.65; Northwestern Energy, utilities $1,666.65.
Other:
1. Eagleview proposal from Kingsbury County Treasurer discussed.
2. Feedlot inspection report reviewed. Findings will be sent to owners
3. Sports Day – reviewed the weekend and discussed continued clean up. It was an enjoyable overall a very nice turnout.
4. 2026 notable law changes discussed. After review, no notable changes needed for us as a municipality other than the new agenda requirements.
5. Reviewed meeting pamphlet.
Motion by Jacobs, 2nd Frankfurth & carried to adjourn the old business meeting at 8:50 pm.
Hofhenke left at this time.
Signed:
Danny Bessey, Mayor
Attest:
Stefanie Arbeiter, Finance Officer

Motion by Fredricks, 2nd Frankfurth & carried to meet for new business at 8:50 pm.
Present: D Bessey, R Blue, D Zavesky, K Fredricks, Z Jacobs, J Lynch, S Arbeiter.
Absent: none.
Visitors: Zach Wipf
Petitions have been filed for the following positions:
Two-year term Ward 2: Robert Blue.
One-year term Ward 3: Zach Jacobs.
Two-year term Ward 3: Amy Hohenke & Jim Lynch; Lynch won election and will take this council seat.
No petitions have been filed for the following terms in ward 1, so the council appointed positions as follows:
Motion by Blue, 2nd Lynch & carried to appoint Don Zavesky for a one-year term from Ward 1 on the city council.
Motion by Jacobs, 2nd Blue & carried to appoint RJ Frankfurth for a one-year term from Ward 1 on the city council.
Fredricks is in the middle of her 2-year term and stays as is.
Motion by Blue to appoint Danny Bessey for Mayor for a one-year term. Danny Bessey rejected the nomination. Blue retracted his motion.
Motion by Lynch, 2nd Jacobs & carried to appoint Kathy Fredricks for Mayor for a one-year term. Fredricks now steps out of her council position which leaves a vacancy for council member in Ward 2 (one-year term) until filled.
All council members who started new terms completed their oaths of office at this time.
Motion by Blue, 2nd Jacobs & carried to appoint Zavesky as President.
Motion by Lynch, 2nd Blue & carried to appoint Zach as Vice President.
Motion by Blue, 2nd Zavesky & carried to appoint Jeff Banks as city attorney.
Motion by Blue, 2nd Frankfurth & carried to designate American Bank & Trust, Iroquois, SD as the city’s financial institution.
Motion by Jacobs, 2nd Lynch & carried to authorize Kathy Fredricks (Mayor), Stefanie Arbeiter (FO), & Don Zavesky (President) to sign on all financial bank accounts.
Motion by Blue, 2nd Zavesky & carried to authorize Kathy Fredricks (Mayor) & Stefanie Arbeiter (FO) to sign all city documents.
Motion by Lynch, 2nd Jacobs & carried to designate Huron Daily Plainsman as the city’s official newspaper.
Mayor Fredricks appointed the council members with the following assignments:
RJ Frankfurth – Planning and Zoning
Vacant until filled - Park, Sewer, & Water
James Lynch - Cemetery, Grass Control, & Animal Control
Zach Jacobs - Finance, Budget, & Personnel
Robert Blue- City Property/Buildings, Garbage & Landfill, & Lights and Lighting
Don Zavesky– Equipment, Streets, & Snow Removal
Lynch presented some concerns. He was advised to put them on the agenda for the next meeting.
There being no further business, a motion by Blue, 2nd Jacobs & carried to adjourn the meeting at 9:13pm. Next meeting: Monday August 17th at 7:00 pm.
Signed:
Kathy Fredricks, Mayor
Attest:
Stefanie Arbeiter, Finance Officer

08/02/2026

AGENDA
City of Iroquois SPECIAL Meeting
August 3, 2026
@ 7:00 pm
Iroquois City Hall

Call to order with Pledge of Allegiance
Adopt Agenda
Discuss & approve Change Order #5 related to the sewer contract time change.
Review & approve the re-seeding letter of agreement between the city & landowner related to the sewer project.

07/23/2026

Today we’re making two customer appreciation stops! 🎉

First up:

🥪 De Smet Customer Appreciation Lunch
⏰ 11 AM–1 PM
📍 Washington Park
If the weather doesn’t cooperate, we’ll move to Legion Hall.

Then we’re heading to Iroquois this evening:

🍔 Iroquois Customer Appreciation Supper
⏰ 5–7 PM
📍 Iroquois Fire Hall

Both events include a free meal + door prizes, so come join us and let us say thank you for choosing Valley FiberCom! 💙💚