By Aberdeen Insider - August 7, 2025 in CITY OF ABERDEEN
7/28/25 MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City Council Chambers, 123 South Lincoln Street, Municipal Building, Aberdeen, South Dakota, July 28, 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 via teleconference, Charlotte Liebelt, Rich Ward, Alan Johnson, Talmage Ekanger, Chad Nilson, David Novstrup, and Mayor Travis Schaunaman.
City Staff present were Robin Bobzien, Ron Wager, Stuart Nelson, Ken Hubbart, Joel Weig, Dave McNeil, and Jordan McQuillen.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Schaunaman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Liebelt, second by Ekanger, to approve the agenda with removal of item 7A, and item 7D. Voice vote to approve with amendments, all present voting aye, motion carried.
MINUTES
Motion by Nilson, second by Ward, to approve the minutes of the July 21, 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 Nilson, second by Johnson, to approve the following items on the consent calendar:
SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR CERTIFICATION OF UNION ELECTION RESULTS – receive and place on file
NEW DAY CARE LICENSE: Nicole Fuller
NEW EXCAVATOR LICENSE: Pro Contracting Inc.
COMMUNITY EVENT PERMIT: Bryan Delzer on September 6, 2025 – amplified sound shall cease at 11:00 p.m.
REPORTS AND MINUTES FROM CITY BOARDS – Receive and place on file: 1. Aberdeen Airport Board Meeting on June 5, 2025, 2. KO Lee Library Board Meeting on June 10, 2025, 3. Parks & Recreation Board Meeting on April 2, 2025, May 7, 2025, and June 4, 2025, 4. Planning Commission Board Meeting on May 20, 2025, and 5. Zoning Adjustment Board Meeting on June 12, 2025
Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
SECOND READING AND FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 25-07-01, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING REGULATIONS OF THE ABERDEEN CITY CODE TO INCLUDE HOME DAYCARES IN ADMINISTRATIVE EXCEPTIONS
Community Development Director Hubbart presented the second reading of Ordinance 25-07-01. Motion by Ronayne, second by Ward, to approve the second reading and final adoption of Ordinance 25-07-01, an ordinance amending the zoning regulations of the Aberdeen City Code to include Home Daycares in Administrative Exceptions. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
SECOND READING AND FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-07-03 REPEALING THE ORDINANCE REGULATING THE RECREATIONAL AND HOBBY FLYING OF DRONES
City Attorney Wager presented the second reading of Ordinance 25-07-03. Motion by Liebelt, second by Ward, to approve the second reading and final adoption of Ordinance No. 25-07-03 repealing the ordinance regulating the recreational and hobby flying of drones. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF THE TRANSFER OF THE FOLLOWING ALCOHOL LICENSES: 1. TRANSFER OF RETAIL ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE RL-5423 FROM REGENCY MIDWEST VENTURES, LP DBA RAMKOTA INN, 1400 8TH AVE NW, TO ABERDEEN LODGING, LLC DBA BEST WESTERN, 1400 8TH AVE NW, 2. TRANSFER OF RETAIL ON-OFF SALE WINE AND CIDER LICENSE RW-6475 FROM REGENCY MIDWEST VENTURES, LP DBA RAMKOTA INN, 1400 8TH AVE NW, TO ABERDEEN LODGING, LLC DBA BEST WESTERN, 1400 8TH AVE NW, 3. TRANSFER OF RETAIL ON-OFF SALE MALT BEVERAGE AND SD FARM WINE LICENSE RB-2328 FROM REGENCY MIDWEST VENTURES, LP DBA RAMKOTA INN, 1400 8TH AVE NW, TO ABERDEEN LODGING, LLC DBA BEST WESTERN, 1400 8TH AVE NW
Mayor Schaunaman opened the public hearing for the transfer of alcohol licenses from Regency Midwest Ventures, LP dba Ramkota Inn, 1400 8th Ave NW, to Aberdeen Lodging, LLC dba Best Western. Motion by Ekanger, second by Ward, to approve the transfer of the following alcohol licenses: 1. Transfer of Retail On-Sale Liquor License RL-5423 from Regency Midwest Ventures, LP dba Ramkota Inn, 1400 8th Ave NW, to Aberdeen Lodging, LLC dba Best Western, 1400 8th Ave NW, 2. Transfer of Retail On-Off Sale Wine and Cider License RW-6475 from Regency Midwest Ventures, LP dba Ramkota Inn, 1400 8th Ave NW, to Aberdeen Lodging, LLC dba Best Western, 1400 8th Ave NW, 3. Transfer of Retail On-Off Sale Malt Beverage and SD Farm Wine License RB-2328 from Regency Midwest Ventures, LP dba Ramkota Inn, 1400 8th Ave NW, to Aberdeen Lodging, LLC dba Best Western, 1400 8th Ave NW. Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
ANNUAL REVIEW OF OPEN MEETING LAWS
City Attorney Wager presented the annual review of open meeting laws.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 25-07-04 SUPPLEMENTING THE 2025 BUDGET FOR VARIOUS PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES
Finance Officer McQuillen presented the first reading of Ordinance 25-07-04. Motion by Ward, second by Novstrup, to approve the first reading of Ordinance 25-07-04 supplementing the 2025 budget for various Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department activities. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF PAY REQUEST #3 IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,210.71 FOR PCN 09GP (10TH AVE SE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT) TO PRAHM CONSTRUCTION INC. OF SLAYTON, MN
City Engineer Nelson presented the pay request to Prahm Construction Inc. Motion by Johnson, second by Nilson, to approve Pay Request #3 in the amount of $19,210.71 for PCN 09GP (10th Ave SE Bridge Replacement) to Prahm Construction Inc. of Slayton, MN. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF A BID TO JOHNSON FEED FOR ROADWAY DEICING SALT 2025-2026
City Engineer Nelson presented the bid. Motion by Ronayne, second by Johnson, to approve the bid to Johnson Feed for Roadway Deicing Salt 2025-2026. 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 July 28, 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: Utility 280.58: Jared Murphy 54.25, Keith Trinko 34.85, Cody Bekkerus 48.86, Stephanie Shuster 51.37, Deryck Two Bulls 11.91, Don Hamlin 79.34, United Parcel Service 1,000.00, Dacotah Bank 150.00, Elavon Merchant Services 500.00, Paymentech LLC 6,000.00, Northwestern Energy 175,000.00, Northern Electric 10,000.00, Wellmark BCBS of SD 15,406.17, Optilegra Inc. 12.92, Delta Dental of SD 101.90, Abdn Area Humane Society 6,400.00, Aberdeen Finance Corp 50.00, Advance Auto Parts 26.43, Auto Value Parts/Hedahls 670.81, Avera St. Luke’s Hospital 522.59, B & B Contracting 3,435.33, Best Western Ramkota Pierre 272.00, Chad Nilson 158.52, Crawford Trucks & Equipment 1,652.59, Dakota Fluid Power Inc. 275.99, Dakota Oil 1,038.40, Dakota Supply Group 16,906.48, Diamond Dry Cleaning 85.74, Dival Safety Equipment Inc. 1,073.44, Don’s Builders Hardware 61.45, Federal Express Corp 19.06, GPGFOA 25.00, Guardian Life Ins. Co. 1,333.68, Jensen Rock & Sand Inc.-Mobridge 40,703.40, Joel Weig 80.00, L&T Lawn Care LLC 75.00, Lake Area Tech Foundation 5,500.00, Marco Technologies LLC 166.55, Mariah Mougey 80.00, Matheson Tri-Gas Inc. 258.63, Menards Inc. 633.95, Metering & Technology Solutions 62,078.20, Midcontinent Communications 1,340.00, Midstates Group 1,175.00, Napa Central 327.09, NESD Family Violence Prevention Conference 3,500.00, ODP Business Solutions LLC 99.41, Prahm Construction Inc. 19,210.71, RDO Equipment Co. 124.13, Runnings Supply Inc. #14 299.81, Sanitation Products Inc. 1,413.53, SD Municipal League 100.00, SD Secretary of State 30.00, SDN Communications 3,810.00, Share Corp 1,509.46, The UPS Store #4543 122.44, The YGS Group 1,250.00, Town & Country Lumber 166.67, Tyler Technologies 153.75, Wageworks Inc. 581.25.
Payroll for the period from July 13, 2025, through July 26, 2025, and city share of social security, old age & survivor’s insurance, retirement, health and life insurance. EFTPS 215,279.59, SD Retirement System 108,662.00, City Health Insurance 89,212.50, Governing Body Council 3,789.28, City Manager 9,681.75, Attorney 8,659.27, Finance Office 18,993.31, Human Resources 10,951.55, Municipal Hall 2,184.96, Computer Services 6,386.44, Engineering 14,496.60, Police 189,010.83, Fire 173,465.45, Street 47,194.92, Traffic Control 12,420.39, Solid Waste 32,926.61, Transit 29,316.93, Library 34,949.86, Cemetery 9,446.24, West Nile 11,128.52, Meals On Wheels 735.44, Admin 11,015.72, Participant Rec 43,199.50, Park Rec ARCC 45,997.60, PC Complex 6,854.31, Park Rec Senior Center 6,419.60, Parks 39,362.81, Parks/Wylie 33,395.28, Forestry 13,223.04, Airport 24,597.73, Utility Storm 33,260.63, Water Treatment Plant 28,968.83, Jason Klinkner 30.6/hr, Wastewater Treatment 25,007.84, Utilities – Sewer 15,311.92, SBL Rides 13,255.48, Concessions 13,834.15, ARCC 4,377.24, Paddle Boat/Canoe 536.25, Campground 9,870.20, Park Rec Golf 13,877.06, Gavin Heier 14.50/hr.
Roll call vote to approve with Nilson abstaining to self-payment, and Fouberg abstaining to Dacotah Bank, all others present voting aye, motion carried.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Bobzien discussed a meeting at the airport, upcoming meetings and work sessions for the budget, and highlighted employee milestones.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, motion by Ward, second by Ekanger, to adjourn the meeting. Voice vote to adjourn, all present voting aye, motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 5:53 p.m.
Prepared by Steven Thithavong for the Finance Office. /s/Jordan McQuillen, Finance Officer
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