Ana Rath
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 14
- Total speaking time
- 10:02
- Avg per meeting
- 0:43
- Segments
- 193
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Top issues during term (20)
Dispatch center consolidation
The city will reimburse county employment costs, cover about $3,400 in January insurance, and pay out roughly $3,900 in sick leave for transferring staff.
2027 city budget
The 2027 budget plans $54 million in spending against $52 million in revenue, using $1.8 million of cash on hand for one-time purchases.
Snow removal ordinance and service
Not yet determined — Mayor Senden suggested any subscription service would likely carry a nominal cost rather than being free.
Spearfish Creek Stabilization project closed out
$62,988.40 from city funds.
430 Meier Avenue setback variance
No direct city cost, but the owner accepts the added expense of fire-rated walls for building closer to the property line.
Campground dump station reconfiguration
About a $40,000 increase, mostly surfacing and plumbing, made possible by a bid that came in under estimate.
Spearfish Creek Preservation Plan Phase 2
State GF&P officials flag grant opportunities for waterway and fishing habitat projects, which could offset future improvement costs.
Airport Apron Expansion funding and services
City cost is $128,461.71 for a roughly $4.9 million project.
911 Dispatch Consolidation with Lawrence County
Saves roughly $650,000+ annually once consolidation completes in December 2027.
Used car lot proposed downtown at Main and Grant
The owner said paving, sidewalks and landscaping could cost around $50,000 — costs he wasn't willing to take on for a temporary use.
Snow Removal Assistance Program
No new equipment purchases planned — city staff and existing fleet (4 Toolcats, 11 plow pickups, 5 skid steers) will do the work.
Campground Waterline Project and Winter Wonderland Postponement
$30,000 in reservations sold on opening day, and a completion incentive clause is in the construction contract.
Lookout Fire response and recovery
Fire response costs and campground closures are ongoing, but community donations have exceeded needs.
Downtown Main Street paving completed
Repair costs not yet determined; the cause is still under investigation.
Nine-lot subdivision sketch plat in the ETJ off St. Onge Road
Roads would be privately maintained by an HOA or road district — no city or county maintenance dollars.
2026 budget supplement (Ordinance 1432)
Zero net increase — the supplement is funded by unused streets department authority.
Airport water main extension
Roughly $3.5 million in grants received; the city's share across related airport projects is about 10-15% of a $9.5 million total.
Spring Creek Ranch Estates subdivision
No infrastructure costs now, but the agreement would put future road and utility obligations on developers, not the city.
Indoor baseball training facility
The baseball association pays construction costs; the city takes on insurance and utilities.
Comprehensive Plan Progress and Housing Trends
Building permit fees totaled $855,000 in 2025; a housing needs assessment is proposed in the 2027 budget.
Decisions during term (563)
Recorded while Rath was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approve Agenda
Adjournment
Final Plat of Lots A, B, and C Spring Creek Ranch Estates
Request: Final plat located within the ETJ Area, combining two residential lots into one.
Approve the minutes from the 10/06/2026 meeting.
Amend the agenda order
Consent agenda (minutes and volunteer firefighters)
Wage additions and adjustments for 2026
Change Order #1 — Campground Water Line (+$40,378.32)
Change Order #2 — Mountain View Elementary Alley Water Line (−$17,980.30) and final acceptance
Bill list dated October 19, 2026
Approve the minutes of the September 30, 2026, City Council special session.
Approve the minutes of the September 30, 2026, City Council study session.
Approve the minutes of the October 5, 2026, City Council regular session.
Adjournment
Approve minutes from the September 17, 2026 meeting
Approve the fee adjustments for 2027 at the Spearfish Rec and Aquatics Center
Approve Agenda
Adjournment
Reimbursement to Lawrence County for dispatcher employment costs
Voting record (291)
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