By Aberdeen Insider - January 30, 2025 in CITY OF ABERDEEN
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ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City Council Chambers, 123 South Lincoln Street, Municipal Building, Aberdeen, South Dakota, January 21, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., regular meeting of the City Council.
CALL TO ORDER
MEETING ROLL CALL
Present at roll call were City Council Members Rob Ronayne, Erin Fouberg, Charlotte Liebelt, Rich Ward, Alan Johnson, Justin Reinbold, Tiffany Langer, David Novstrup, and Mayor Travis Schaunaman.
City Staff present were Robin Bobzien, Ron Wager, Stuart Nelson, Ken Hubbart, Joel Weig, Rich Krokel, Dave McNeil, and Jordan McQuillen.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Schaunaman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Ronayne, second by Reinbold to approve the agenda with the addition of item 7i under new business. Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
MINUTES
Motion by Reinbold, second by Novstrup, to approve the minutes of the January 6, 2025, City Council Meeting, as circulated and Payroll Section of City Council Meeting Minutes of December 23, 2024, and January 6, 2025, as amended. Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
OPEN FORUM
No one appeared in open forum to address the Council.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Fouberg, second by Ward, to approve the following items on the consent calendar:
SET PUBLIC HEARING ON JANUARY 27, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. for a Special One Day Event Alcohol License for Northern State University (NSU) Foundation dba APEX Events LLC for NSU Bourbon and Brews on April 25, 2025 – published in the Aberdeen Insider on January 16, 2024
SET PUBLIC HEARING ON JANUARY 27, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. for two (2) Special One Day Event Alcohol License for Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce at Aspire on February 6, 2025, and at NVC on May 8, 2025 – published in the Aberdeen Insider on January 16, 2024
SET PUBLIC HEARING ON JANUARY 27, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. for a new Retail On-Off Sale Wine and Cider License for The Aberdeen Store LLC dba Market on the Plaza – published in the Aberdeen Insider on January 16, 2024
NEW TAXI DRIVER LICENSES: Kyna Scheuffele, Sheryl Engleking and Michael German
COMMERCIAL GARBAGE HAULER LICENSE RENEWAL: Reuer Sanitation Inc.
LOTTERY NOTICE – Receive and place on file: Pet Rescue League and Swanson O’Connor DAV Chapter 13
NEW SIDEWALK CONTRACTOR LICENSE: Aberdeen Contracting LLC
AMBULANCE DRIVER LICENSE RENEWALS FOR THE FOLLOWING: Andrew Wolter, Amanda Hieb, Dan Mielke, David Losure, Davin Carlson, Issac Nelson, Mark Foss, Mark Sayler, Paula Beckler, Sabrina Nelson, and 2024 new and 2025 renewal of ambulance driver license for Davin Carlson
DAYCARE LICENSE RENEWAL: Halee Rush and Amanda Weaver
Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
DISCUSSION REGARDING POSSIBLE APPLICATION FOR PARTY STATUS BY CITY IN CARBON DIOXIDE PIPELINE TRANSMISSION CONSTRUCTION APPLICATION BEFORE THE SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION (PUC)
Council Member Ronayne abstained from the discussion, conversation and any motion on the carbon dioxide pipeline transmission construction application before the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) matters.
City Attorney Wager presented the application for party status and recommends the city does not seek party status, but monitor the PUC docket, participate in the public meetings and work with the attorney representing the matter. No action was taken.
PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF THE TRANSFER OF RETAIL ON-OFF SALE MALT BEVERAGE AND SD FARM WINE LICENSE RB-2821 WITH VIDEO LOTTERY LICENSE VL-1051 FROM G&T GAMING INC., 1715 6TH AVE SE, STE A, TO MG OIL COMPANY DBA 777 ABERDEEN CASINO – A, 1715 6TH AVE, SE, STE A
Mayor Schaunaman opened the public hearing for the transfer of Retail On-Off Sale Malt Beverage and SD Farm Wine License RB-2821 with Video Lottery License VL-1051.Motion by Ronayne, second by Reinbold, to approve the transfer of Retail On-Off Sale Malt Beverage and SD Farm Wine License RB-2821 with Video Lottery License VL-1051 from G&T Gaming Inc., 1715 6th Ave SE, Ste A, to MG Oil Company dba 777 Aberdeen Casino – A, 1715 6th Ave, SE, Ste A. Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF THE TRANSFER OF RETAIL ON-OFF SALE MALT BEVERAGE AND SD FARM WINE LICENSE RB-2239 WITH VIDEO LOTTERY LICENSE VL-1098 FROM G&T GAMING INC., 1715 6TH AVE SE, STE B, TO MG OIL COMPANY DBA 777 ABERDEEN CASINO – B, 1715 6TH AVE, SE, STE B
Mayor Schaunaman opened the public hearing for the transfer of Retail On-Off Sale Malt Beverage and SD Farm Wine License RB-2239 with Video Lottery License VL-1098. Motion by Reinbold, second by Novstrup, to approve the transfer of Retail On-Off Sale Malt Beverage and SD Farm Wine License RB-2239 with Video Lottery License VL-1098 from G&T Gaming Inc., 1715 6th Ave SE, Ste B, to MG Oil Company dba 777 Aberdeen Casino – B, 1715 6th Ave, SE, Ste B. Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF A SPECIAL ONE DAY RETAIL ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE ON JANUARY 25, 2025, FOR ABERDEEN AREA ARTS COUNCIL AT ARCC LIBRARY, SECOND FLOOR, 225 3RD AVE SE, FOR A NIGHT WITH PATSY CLINE, FEATURING JULIETTE ANGELO
Mayor Schaunaman opened the public hearing for a Special One Day Retail On-Sale Liquor License on January 25, 2025, for Aberdeen Area Arts Council. Motion by Liebelt, second by Ward, to approve a Special One Day Retail On-Sale Liquor License on January 25, 2025, for Aberdeen Area Arts Council at ARCC Library, Second Floor, 225 3rd Ave SE, for A Night with Patsy Cline, featuring Juliette Angelo. Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO EXPEND $20,200.18 OF GRANT DOLLARS FOR PARAMEDIC EDUCATION
Fire Chief Weig presented the request for Paramedic Education. Motion by Johnson, second by Reinbold, to approve the request to expend $20,200.18 of grant dollars for Paramedic Education. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF PAY REQUEST TO FOREMAN SALES AND SERVICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,156.40 FOR BUS ONE (1) AND $23,492.58 FOR BUS TWO (2)
Transportation Director Krokel presented the pay request. Motion by Ronayne, second by Johnson, to approve the pay request to Foreman Sales and Service in the amount of $29,156.40 for bus one (1) and $23,492.58 for bus two (2). Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING PAY REQUESTS TO HELMS & ASSOCIATES: 1. INVOICE #13 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,591.21 FOR AIP PROJECT #3-46-0001-52-2024 GA APRON RECONSTRUCTION, PHASE 2, 2. INVOICE #21 IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,108.02 FOR AIP PROJECT #3-46-0001-49-2023 RWY 13/31 REHABILITATION AND LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS, AND 3. INVOICE #29 IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,494.14 FOR AIP PROJECT #3-46-0001-47-2022 GA APRON RECONSTRUCTION, PH. 1
Transportation Director Krokel presented the pay request to Helms & Associates. Motion by Johnson, second by Liebelt, to approve the three (3) pay request to Helms & Associates for Invoice #13 in the amount of $1,591.21 for AIP Project #3-46-0001-52-2024 GA Apron Reconstruction, Phase 2, Invoice #21 in the amount of $9,108.02 for AIP Project #3-46-0001-49-2023 Rwy 13/31 Rehabilitation and Lighting Improvements, and Invoice #29 in the amount of $3,494.14 for AIP Project #3-46-0001-47-2022 GA Apron Reconstruction, Ph. 1.Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING FOR EFRAIMSON ELECTRIC FOR AIP PROJECT #3-46-0001-49-2023 RWY 13/31 REHABILITATION AND LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS: 1. CHANGE ORDER #3B AN INCREASE OF $3,146.08, AND 2. PAY ESTIMATE #5B IN THE AMOUNT OF $47,608.35
Transportation Director Krokel presented the pay request to Efraimson Electric. Motion by Johnson, second by Reinbold, to approve the pay request to Efraimson Electric for AIP Project #3-46-0001-49-2023 Rwy 13/31 Rehabilitation and Lighting Improvements: 1. Change Order #3B an increase of $3,146.08, and 2. Pay estimate #5B in the amount of $47,608.35. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF A FINAL PAY REQUEST TO CDJ ELECTRIC, PLUMBING & HEATING IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,724.79 FOR THE CHILLER REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Transportation Director Krokel presented the final pay request to CDJ Electric, Plumbing & Heating. Motion by Ronayne, second by Novstrup, to approve the final pay request to CDJ Electric, Plumbing & Heating in the amount of $6,724.79 for the chiller replacement project. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
Motion by Liebelt, second by Ward, to approve payment of the bills listed for January 21, 2025.
Bills having been audited by the Finance Officer and fully itemized and authorize the Mayor or City Manager to sign, and the Finance Officer to countersign, all warrants for payment of the following approved bills: Wageworks 4,141.71, SD Dept. of Revenue 12,881.82, Century Link 4,364.86, Wellmark 9,038.82, Utility Refunds 440.80: David Land 82.13, Avera St. Luke’s 169.02, Kathleen Andersen 48.24, Quantum Properties 72.07, Deanna Bonn 34.61, and Ricky Gehring 34.73, Jonathan Hart 75.00, Larry Sharpfish, Jr. 15.00, Great River Regional Library 15.95, Midwest Alarm Company 1,968.84, Dakota Custom Turf 297.78, Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce 32,415.00, Karl’s TV & Appliance 348.88, Helms & Associates 21,354.43, BMI 446.00, Marco Technologies LLC 453.68, RDO Equipment Co. 1,780.87, Brown County Landfill 19,325.76, Brown County Treasurer 500,000.00, Idexx Distribution Inc. 2,122.41, Motorola Solutions Inc. 4,960.81, Kone Inc. 3,679.32, Dakota Doors Incorporated 4,348.78, Northern Plains Animal Health 198.00, IMLA 1,369.00, City Treasurer 37.90, Hawkins Inc. 5,311.30, Don’s Builders Hardware 247.75, Quality Welding Inc. 206.07, Performance Oil & Lubricant 3,512.81, Cole Papers Inc. 1,222.54, Farm Power Mfg. Inc. 202.85, Graham Tire Co. 4,220.05, Direct Automation LLC 1,741.64, Auto Value Parts/Hedahls 444.24, Glenn Bitz 405.00, House of Glass Inc. 1,189.03, SD Redbook Fund 30.00, Ken’s Alignment Auto Service 176.55, Kessler’s Inc. 131.89, Steven Lust Automotive 149.13, M-B Companies Inc. 201.94, Mac’s Inc. 650.68, NB Golf LLC 1,539.00, Sewer Duck Inc. 175.00, Sanford Health Occupation 909.00, Centurylink 1,353.59, Pantorium 16.00, Leadsonline 3,771.00, Dakota Supply Group 6,438.66, Graymont (WI) LLC 6,555.60, Midstates Group 8,955.79, Avera St. Luke’s Hospital 4,619.75, Sherwin-Williams Co. 816.81, Crawford Trucks & Equipment 1,132.50, SD Department of Labor 1,119.80, SD Municipal League 16,156.00, Stan Houston Equipment Inc. 380.00, Town & Country Lumber Inc. 1,303.49, Western Area Power ADM 5,802.89, Aberdeen Lawn Care 576.00, Diesel Machinery Inc. 1,430.10, Baker & Taylor Inc. 34.29, Demco Inc. 80.28, Fastenal Company 196.86, ASCAP 445.00, Olson’s Pest Technicians 410.00, MacQueen Emergency Group 4,091.48, Ladner Electric 3,129.70, Northern Truck Equipment 510.00, Aberdeen Exchange Club 93.00, Dependable Sanitation 32,651.88, Center Point Large Print 119.25, Archivesocial Inc. 7,188.00, Pressure Washer Central 262.00, M&T Fire & Safety Inc. 724.77, Cartney Bearing Co. 423.04, Coca-Cola Bottling Co. 879.50, Pauer Sound & Music Inc. 64.00, Hub City Radio 8,738.73, Automationdirect.Com Inc. 61.00, Parker Aman 145.99, Service Signs Inc. 229.59, Aberdeen Area Human Resource 225.00, Thomson Reuters 401.72, Stacy Vrchota 224.00, Dakota Broadcasting LLC 500.00, Univar Solutions USA Inc. 6,242.20, Jarman’s Water Systems 602.43, Richardson, Wyly, Wise 468.75, Vermont Systems Inc. 17,912.99, Livestock Specialist Inc. 1,103.91, Northern Valley Communications 3,335.88, MTI Distributing 261.45, Kirk’s Auto 3,141.49, McMaster-Carr Supply Co. 602.49, Pontem Software 2,160.00, South Dakota One Call 59.36, Ken’s Superfair Foods 501.08, Swank Motion Pictures Inc. 640.00, Century Business Products 764.59, Sanford Health 750.00, Sabrina Padfield 69.62, Menards Inc. 4,108.44, Overdrive Inc. 900.22, Shoe Science 160.00, Aberdeen Hockey Assn. 8,554.00, SD Building Officials 65.00, Int’l Wizard Of Oz Club I 30.00, Dakota Fluid Power Inc. 194.00, McQuillen Creative Group 1,409.26, Borns Group 2,699.17, Killoran Trucking & Brokerage 13,711.50, Impact Janitorial 3,850.25, Confluence 1,401.10, David’s Lawn & Snow 375.00, Matheson Tri-Gas Inc. 109.98, SDN Communications 635.00, Pomp’s Tire Service 465.28, SD Association Code Enforcement 75.00, Van Diest Supply Co. 19,935.00, Staples 251.63, Lake Area Tech Foundation 11,000.00, Premier Specialty Vehicle 159.59, Aberdeen Downtown Association 24,750.00, O’Connor Company 3,712.00, DSS Image Apparel 1,513.50, Advance Auto Parts 17.96, Tyson Paulson 100.00, Harves Sport Shop 5,553.58, Jordan Menken 180.00, Ingram Library Services 3,294.44, Vollan Oil Co. 7,542.71, Janway Company USA Inc. 1,373.70, Holiday Inn-Spearfish 1,249.20, Jan Riggins 18.76, Randy Murphy 220.00, Aberdeen Chrysler Center 2,845.85, Midwest Tape 2,249.40, Midcontinent Communications 4,709.04, Vestis Group Inc. 1,941.07, Kyle Stoddard 117.98, Pullman Well Drilling Inc. 1,686.42, New Deal Deicing 29,535.00, Grainger 207.52, Sanitation Products Inc. 1,146.23, Geffdog Designs 245.00, The Library Store 203.59, Cooper Animal Clinic 256.36, Crescent Electric Supply 461.04, Midwest Pump & Tank 69.00, JGE Inc. 1,934.65, Diamond Dry Cleaning 154.39, A-1 Sanitation 12,184.78, Aberdeen Area Humane Society 5,400.00, Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. 486.93, G&R Controls Inc. 14,116.78, Taylor Healthcare Product 745.28, Woods, Fuller, Shultz 2,014.00, Tri-State Water Inc. 78.00, Domino’s Pizza 523.07, Swanson Electric 3,775.52, Aberdeen Home Builders Association 415.00, Napa Central 248.15, Duven Polygraph Services 900.00, Chance Rides Manufacturing 55,387.50, Efraimson Electric Inc. 49,919.30, Aberdak Club 1,962.50, Chemco Systems LP 1,752.71, Gelling’s Auto Service 28.24, SD Retailers Association 295.00, Jackie Witlock 124.89, Megan Kusler 240.00, Haar Plumbing & Heating, 357.14, Transource Truck & Equipment 94.17, Henry Schein Inc. 838.46, Autozone 22.79, Jonathon Murdy 2,500.00, Runnings Supply Inc. #14 2,545.22, Interstate Battery Arlington 941.70, Cardconnect 325.00, CDJ Electric, Plumbing & Heating 6,724.79, ODP Business Solutions LLC 143.06, Jeff’s District & Drain M. 150.00, Language Line Services 1,178.38, Foreman Charters 52,648.98, Connections Inc. EAP 520.80, Central Salt 4,877.64, Mia Hinsz 136.00, Platinum Auto Spa 10.00, Stacie Hallenbeck 26.80, K&S Plumbing Inc. 590.69, Nextiva Inc. 7,675.16, Aberdeen Insider 653.58, Dakota Electronics LLC 3,393.50, Fire Safety First 1,298.00, Catherine Victoria Persha 75.00, Linnea Nesheim 60.00, Web Water Development Association 2,346.00, McKeever Inc. 24.87, Les Schwab Tire Centers 1,331.84, Pye-Barker Fire & Safety 608.00, RLP Holdings Inc. 627.00, Jon Jolley 18.75.
Roll call vote to approve with Mayor Schaunaman abstaining from payment to Sewer Duck Inc., all others present voting aye, motion carried.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Robin Bobzien informed the council that city managers will be meeting in Madison on January 22, 2025, to discuss various items and legislation. In addition, there is an upcoming graduation for firefighter and EMT training, and employee milestones were recognized. Lastly, Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Director, Mark Hoven turned in his retirement request.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, motion by Novstrup, second by Liebelt to adjourn the meeting. Voice vote to adjourn, all present voting aye, motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:24 p.m.
Prepared by Steven Thithavong for the Finance Office. /s/Jordan McQuillen, Finance Officer
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