By Aberdeen Insider - February 6, 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, February 3, 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 Erin Fouberg, Charlotte Liebelt, Rich Ward, Alan Johnson, Tiffany Langer via teleconference, David Novstrup, and Mayor Travis Schaunaman. Council Members Rob Ronayne and Justin Reinbold were absent.
City Staff present were Robin Bobzien, Ron Wager, Stuart Nelson, Ken Hubbart, Joel Weig, Rich Krokel, Dave McNeil, Kristin Kroell, Amanda Fischer, and Jordan McQuillen.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Schaunaman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Ward, second by Liebelt, to approve the agenda. Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
MINUTES
Motion by Johnson, second by Ward to approve the minutes of the January 27, 2025, City Council Meeting, as circulated. 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 Liebelt, second by Novstrup, to approve the following items on the consent calendar:
LOTTERY NOTICE – Receive and place on file: 4J Foundation
SET PUBLIC HEARING ON FEBRUARY 18, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. for a transfer of Retail (on-sale) Liquor License number RL-5406 from 5-Star Management LLC, 119 S. Main St., to EZ Stop LLC, 421 S. Roosevelt St.
SET PUBLIC HEARING ON FEBRUARY 24, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. for Ordinance 25-02-02, a petition to rezone certain property
SET PUBLIC HEARING ON FEBRUARY 24, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. for the first reading of Ordinance 25-02-03, an ordinance amending the zoning regulations of the Aberdeen City Code regarding variances from the zoning ordinance
SET PUBLIC HEARING ON FEBRUARY 24, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. for the first reading of Ordinance 25-02-04, an ordinance amending the zoning regulations of the Aberdeen City code regarding the authority of the Board of Zoning to determine special exceptions
SET PUBLIC HEARING ON FEBRUARY 24, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. for the first reading of Ordinance 25-02-05, a petition to rezone certain property located at 2816 Milwaukee Ave NE
SET PUBLIC HEARING ON FEBRUARY 24, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. for the first reading of Ordinance 25-02-06, a petition to rezone certain property located at 2 N Main Street; and 115 Railroad Avenue SE; and 119 Railroad Avenue SE
SET PUBLIC HEARING ON FEBRUARY 24, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. for the first reading of Ordinance 25-02-07, a petition to rezone certain property located at 124 First Street South
SET PUBLIC HEARING ON FEBRUARY 24, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. for a proposed exchange of land between the City of Aberdeen and HAPI
SET DATE FOR REQUEST OF STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS from qualified engineering firms for engineering services for proposed development on the Aberdeen Region airport on February 21, 2025, until 9:00 a.m.
SET BID DATE ON FEBRUARY 18, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. for the 2025 Aggregates
SET BID DATE ON FEBRUARY 18, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. for the 2025 Asphaltic Concrete and Resurfacing Repair Mix
SET BID DATE ON FEBRUARY 18, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. for the 2025 Bituminous Oils
DAY CARE LICENSE RENEWAL: Mary Peterman-Arndt
NEW RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS LICENSE: David Marcus Peterson/Remi Roofing and Construction, Inc.
Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
SECOND READING AND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE 25-01-01, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF ABERDEEN CITY CODE REGARDING CERTAIN PROCEDURAL RULES OF THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT
Community Development Director Hubbart presented Ordinance 25-01-01. Motion by Johnson, second by Ward, to approve Ordinance 25-01-01, an ordinance amending the zoning regulations of the City of Aberdeen City Code regarding certain procedural rules of the Board of Zoning Adjustment. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
SECOND READING AND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE 25-01-02, A REZONE FROM I-2 TO C-2 – PROPERTY AT 4856 SIXTH AVENUE SE – WEST OF BUTLER MACHINERY CO.
Community Development Director Hubbart presented Ordinance 25-01-02. Motion by Liebelt, second by Novstrup, to approve Ordinance 25-01-02, a rezone from I-2 to C-2 – Property at 4856 Sixth Avenue SE – West of Butler Machinery Co. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
SECOND READING AND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE 25-01-03, A REZONE FROM R-2 & M TO R-2 – PROPERTY AT 1405, 1409, 1413, 1417, 1421 & 1425 EIGHTEENTH AVENUE NE – SOUTH OF HOLGATE HOLDING POND
Community Development Director Hubbart presented Ordinance 25-01-03. Motion by Johnson, second by Ward, to approve Ordinance 25-01-03, a Rezone from R-2 & M to R-2 – Property at 1405, 1409, 1413, 1417, 1421 & 1425 Eighteenth Avenue NE – South of Holgate Holding Pond. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY MANAGER TO SIGN WATER AND SEWER RATE STUDY UPDATE AGREEMENT WITH BANNER ASSOCIATES, INC.
Finance Officer McQuillen presented the proposal for a water and sewer rate study update. Motion by Ward, second by Novstrup, to approve and authorize the City Manager to Sign Water and Sewer Rate Study Update Agreement with Banner Associates, Inc. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF THE REAPPOINTMENT OF WARD SCHUMACHER TO THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION BEGINNING FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Community Development Director Hubbart presented the reappointment. Motion by Johnson, second by Ward, to approve the reappointment of Ward Schumacher to the City Planning Commission beginning February 18, 2025. Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF THE REAPPOINTMENT OF KIM LIEN TO THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION BEGINNING FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Community Development Director Hubbart presented the reappointment. Motion by Liebelt, second by Johnson, to approve the reappointment of Kim Lien to the City Planning Commission beginning February 18, 2025. Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-02-01, AND ORDINANCE REPEALING THE PLUMBER EXAMINING BOARD AND CITY-ISSUED PLUMBER LICENSE REQUIREMENT
Community Development Director Hubbart presented Ordinance No. 25-02-01. Motion by Ward, second by Johnson, to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 25-02-01, and ordinance repealing the plumber examining board and city-issued plumber license requirement. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
Council member Langer joined the meeting in person at 5:52 p.m.
APPROVAL OF PAY REQUEST #2 FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT HEAT EXCHANGER IMPROVEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $188,235.00 TO CLIMATE CONTROL OF ABERDEEN, SD
City Engineer Nelson presented the pay request to Climate Control. Motion by Johnson, second by Novstrup, to approve pay request #2 for the Water Treatment Plant Heat Exchanger Improvements in the amount of $188,235.00 to Climate Control of Aberdeen, SD. Roll call vote to approve with Mayor Schaunaman abstaining, all others present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSAL BY INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT SERVICES (IMS) OF LARGO, FL FOR PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE AND IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES
City Engineer Nelson presented the proposal by Infrastructure Management Services (IMS). Motion by Fouberg, second by Johnson, to approve the proposal by Infrastructure Management Services (IMS) of Largo, FL for Pavement Management Software and Implementation Services. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) 2025 CREW CAB PICKUP FROM ABERDEEN CHRYSLER CENTER AT A UNIT PRICE OF $46,069
Fire Chief Weig presented the request for purchase. Motion by Liebelt, second by Ward, to approve and authorize the purchase of one (1) 2025 crew cab pickup from Aberdeen Chrysler Center at a unit price of $46,069. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO DIRECT FINANCE OFFICER MCQUILLEN TO ADJUST THE WATER RATE CHARGED FOR THE BROWN COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
Mayor Schaunaman and Finance Officer McQuillen presented the water rate adjustment. Motion by Liebelt, second by Langer, to approve the request to direct Finance Officer McQuillen to adjust the Water Rate charged for the Brown County Fairgrounds. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF THE CITY OF ABERDEEN’S COMMITMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN BROWN COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN AND AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN LETTER OF COMMITMENT
Finance Officer McQuillen and City Manager Bobzien presented the City of Aberdeen’s commitment to participate in Brown County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. Motion by Johnson, second by Novstrup, to approve the City of Aberdeen’s commitment to participate in Brown County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan and authorization for Mayor to sign letter of commitment. 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 February 3, 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: US Bank Corp. Trust 17,334.95, US Bank 112,889.22, Guardian 3,100.00, Ty Reinke 411.95, American Assn. Airport Exec. 1,185.00, Marco Technologies LLC 329.52, RDO Equipment Co. 1,035.26, Northern Plains Animal Health 108.00, Performance Oil & Lubricant 3,008.15, Cole Papers Inc. 143.74, Flexible Pipe Tools & Equipment 1,006.00, Hach Co. 2,110.29, Direct Automation LLC 1,488.55, Auto Value Parts/Hedahls 870.79, House of Glass Inc. 776.05, Ken’s Alignment 1,566.28, Mac’s Inc. 76.76, Double A Plumbing LLC 777.96, Dakota Supply Group 1,618.68, Midstates Group 407.55, Safety Service Inc. 33.45, Crawford Trucks & Equipment 20.20, Brad Ziegler 411.95, Diesel Machinery Inc. 1,400.00, Fastenal Company 23.38, Great Northern Environment 520.65, Braxton Farmen 411.95, Ladner Electric 1,235.35, Hansen Tools/Snap On 338.00, SD Department Health Lab 907.00, Justine Charles 411.95, Automationdirect.Com Inc. 320.00, Climate Control 188,235.00, Jarman’s Water Systems 452.50, Mike Hluchy 411.95, McMaster-Carr Supply Co 288.72, Federal Express Corp. 20.94, O’Reilly Auto Parts 100.06, SD Secretary of State 30.00, Century Business Products 50.64, Menards Inc. 376.61, Convention Visitors Bureau 24,388.28, Dakota Fluid Power Inc. 2,336.65, Killoran Trucking & Brokerage 27,827.42, AT&T Cell 1,920.66, Dan Kaiser 224.00, NCL of Wisconsin 306.78, Tyler Technologies 580.00, Atco International 562.60, DLT Solutions Inc. 6,193.41, Dyllen Fleckenstein 411.95, Cole Kissner 411.95, Riverside Technologies Inc. 13,548.00, Midcontinent Communications 2,380.68, Vestis Group Inc 361.01, Red Rooster Coffee House 78.95, Butler Machinery Co 8,970.00, Grainger 4,777.06, Geffdog Designs 6,740.70, Crescent Electric Supply 360.82, Clayton Innis 411.95, Linde Gas & Equip Inc. 334.23, Napa Central 6.49, Jarrod Zaruba 411.95, Trumpet Inc. 435.60, Henry Schein Inc. 871.59, Mid Northern Electric Inc. 1,151.33, Ethan Traster 411.95, Agtegra Cooperative 3,954.72, Runnings Supply Inc. #14 684.70, Custom Installation Solutions 650.00, ODP Business Solutions LLC 238.36, Foreman Charters 5,320.00, Central Salt 15,830.06, Tyler Bogue 411.95, Jacob Krenz 249.95, Mulcahy Company Inc. 275.21, Patrick Ott 411.95, Joseph Johnson 120.40, Aidan Hoffman 21.50, Krave Cafe LLC 419.12, Nohr Engineering Company 5,455.10
Payroll for the period from January 26, 2025, through February 8, 2025, and city share of social security, old age & survivor’s insurance, retirement, health and life insurance.
Roll call vote to approve, with Mayor Schaunaman abstaining, all others present voting aye, motion carried.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Bobzien recognized Joe Padfield for 10 years of service, introduced HR Director Kristen Kroell, discussed snow removal, and the Moccasin Creek excavation and clean up.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Novstrup, second by Johnson, to move into executive session at 6:20 p.m. to discuss personnel matter(s), pursuant to SDCL §1-25-2(1). Voice Vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
Motion by Johnson, second by Novstrup, to move out of executive session at 7:40 p.m. Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, motion by Ward, second by Johnson, to adjourn the meeting. Voice vote to adjourn, all present voting aye, motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:41 p.m.
Prepared by Steven Thithavong for the Finance Office. /s/Jordan McQuillen, Finance Officer
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