Dell Rapids Theatre
(as reported in the February 15 Dells Tribune) The Dell Rapids Theatre is featured in an MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America) video. The video can be viewed at the following website: www.filmratings.org. These videos explain through moviergoer testimonials what ratings mean and how they are chosen. Much of the video focuses on shots of the Dell Rapids and Mitchell Logan theatres, as well as interviews with moviegoers from both cities. If you click on the top two squares (as shown) you will see the Dell Rapids’ Theatre.
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AT THE MOVIES: (check www.dellstheatre.com for showtimes)
“JOYFUL NOISE”: Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah star in this comedy about two women who have nothing in common but a desire to lead their church choir and win a national competition. The small town of Pacashau, Georgia, has fallen on hard times, but the people are counting on the Divinity Church Choir to lift their spirits by winning the National Joyful Noise Competition. Their newly appointed director, Vi Rose Hill (Latifah), stubbornly wants to stick with their tried-and-true traditional style, while the fiery G.G. Sparrow (Parton) thinks tried-and-true translates to tired-and-old. Shaking things up even more is the arrival of G.G.'s rebellious grandson, Randy (Jeremy Jordan). Randy has an ear for music, but he also has an eye for Vi Rose's beautiful and talented daughter, Olivia (Keke Palmer), and the sparks between the two teenagers are causing even more heat between G.G. and Vi Rose. “Joyful Noise” Held over through Thursday, February 16. 118 minutes. It is rated PG-13 for some language including a sexual reference.
“BIG MIRACLE”: This adventure is based on the inspiring true story of a heroic whale rescue that captured the hearts of people across the world. The film tells the amazing tale of a small town news reporter (John Krasinski) and a Greenpeace volunteer (Drew Barrymore) who are joined by rival world superpowers to save a family of majestic gray whales trapped by rapidly forming ice in the Arctic Circle. This local newsman can't wait to escape the northern tip of Alaska for a bigger market. But just when the story of his career breaks, the world comes chasing it, too. With an oil tycoon, heads of state and hungry journalists descending upon the frigid outpost, the one who worries him the most is an outspoken environmentalist------because also his ex-girlfriend. With time running out, these two must rally an unlikely coalition of Inuit natives, oil companies and Russian and American military to set aside their differences and free the whales. “Big Miracle” starts Friday, February 17. It is scheduled for one week through Thursday, February 23. 107 minutes. It is rated PG for language.
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Exerpts from the DELL RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: (complete City Council minutes can be seen at the following link: www.cityofdellrapids.org Look under city government, go to agenda & minutes to view complete minutes of meetings). The Dell Rapids City Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month at 7:30pm at City Hall (302 E. 4th Street), unless otherwise posted.
February 6, 2012
Mayor Fiegen called the Dell Rapids City Council regular meeting to order at 7:30pm at the Council Chambers in City Hall. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and roll was taken .
Testerman moved and Lauritzen seconded the approval of the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
Lauritzen moved and DeLange seconded to approve the minutes of the regular council meeting held on January 17, 2012. Motion carried unanimously.
Lauritzen moved and Grovenburg seconded to approve the claims as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Justin Schneider of KMWF & Associates presented the audit report for 2010. There was one significant deficiency noted for the lack of segregation of duties. This is a standard finding for an office of this size. There aren’t sufficient personnel to separate the duties and the council should be aware to provide as much oversight as possible. Three significant deficiencies noted were: annual inventories not being turned into the Finance Officer, loan agreement reserves are not maintained in a separate account and expenses exceeded budgeted amounts. The council asked questions of Mr. Schneider and thanked him for his work.
Resolution #2012-04 State Water Plan Drinking Water and Clean Water Improvements: Weiland informed the council that the proposed resolution will allow the city to apply for funding for assistance from the state for the completion of 15th Street from Clark to Garfield with additional appendages, and river crossing of utility services on Garfield Avenue. Passage of the resolution allows the city to be on the state water plan but doesn’t obligate or in any way ensure the project to be completed as presented. Paul moved and Wiebenga seconded to approve the Resolution #2012-04. Motion carried with all seven members present in favor.
Plat of Tract 1 12th Street and Tract 2 14th Street of Dell Rapids Elementary School Addition: A plat was presented by the Dell Rapids School District 49-3 which platted and dedicated the hammerhead turnarounds at the east end of 12th and 14th Streets. Sommerfeld moved and Paul seconded to approve the plat. Wiebenga abstained from the vote. Motion carried six of the six voting, in favor of passage.
Sioux River Red Rock Trail – Pay Request #10 for Buskerud Construction: Trent Bruce of DeWild, Grant, Reckert & Associates was present to inform the council of progress to date on the construction of the Sioux River Red Rock Trail Project. The proposed pay request would decrease the retainage on the project from 10% to 5%, leaving $24,826.64 in retainage. ADA panels are an item that remains under review to see how a retrofit withstands the winter and spring elements. Lauritzen moved to approve Pay Request #10 to Buskerud Construction in the amount of $24,826.65. Testerman seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Trash Haulers License Renewal Applications: One application has been received from Garbage N More. Testerman moved and Grovenburg seconded to approve the application provided they have completed all of the requirements for the license. Motion carried unanimously.
FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Dollars: Weiland briefed the council on a grant through the state using FEMA dollars for a property acquisition program. FEMA has a 75/25 split on the value of the home. There is extensive paperwork documentation required to prove the costs associated with previous flood events. Weiland would like to pursue the options with homeowners to gauge their interest in participating. The council consented for Weiland to proceed in determining homeowner interest in the program.
Summer Seasonal Positions: Weiland requested the council approve the list of summer seasonal positions and proceed with the application process. Motion by Testerman to proceed was followed by a second from Wiebenga. Motion carried unanimously.
Justin Weiland, City Administrator, reported on the following:
œPlanning & Zoning are working on a subdivision ordinance revision in order to make the process more simple. They are also looking to adopt zoning map revisions.
œSoutheast sanitary sewer study is progressing. Borings are done and the information is with DGR for analysis.
œSnow Alert was issued for the first snowfall. The council, administration and public works discussed how the process worked or didn’t work and how adjustments can be made for the future.
œReminder of the Equalization meeting which will be called to order on Monday, March 19 and recess until completed on Tuesday, March 20th and possibly Wednesday, March 21st.
Wyland’s Addition Street Resurfacing – Engineering Contract: An engineering contract from DGR for the subgrade preparation and four (4) inches of asphalt overlay, valley gutters and sidewalk radius corrections for the Wyland’s Addition had been tabled. Project estimated at $520,000 but could be altered to meet the budgeted amount of $400,000. A cost estimate was also requested for 7th Street improvement between Sunset and Iowa. Items included installation of new sidewalk, curb and gutter and replacement of culverts, sewer and street paving, with the project cost estimated at $350,000. City Engineer, Trent Bruce, and City Administrator, Justin Weiland, expressed concern regarding adequate time to prepare property owners for special assessments on 7th Street project. Wyland’s Addition would not require special assessments. Discussion ensued regarding priority of each project. Downs moved and Testerman seconded to start engineering for 7th Street and proceed with Wyland’s Addition if 7th Street special assessments are not approved. Motion failed with three (3) aye and five (5) nay.
Wiebenga moved to proceed with Wyland’s Addition project and engineer should continue on 7th Street and consider extension to 4th Street along Sunset with a water main replacement. Paul seconded. Roll call vote requested again. Motion carried with seven (7) ayes and one (1) nay.
Claims were Approved for Payment by Other Municipal Boards
Downs moved and Lauritzen seconded to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
