By Aberdeen Insider - January 29, 2026 in NOTICE OF 1/20/26 MINUTES
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City Council Chambers, 123 South Lincoln Street, Municipal Building, Aberdeen, South Dakota, January 20, 2026, 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 via teleconference, Erin Fouberg, Charlotte Liebelt, Rich Ward, Alan Johnson, Chad Nilson, and Mayor Travis Schaunaman. Council Member Talmage Ekanger and David Novstrup were absent.
City Staff present were Dave McNeil, Ron Wager, Stuart Nelson, Ken Hubbart, Joel Weig, Rich Krokel, Brad Jung, and Jordan McQuillen.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Members of Cub Scout Pack Troop 18 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Ward, second by Nilson, to approve the agenda as amended to include items 7Q. Possible Approval of Payment to Helms & Associates Invoice #28 in the amount of $460.37 and Authorize City Manager to Sign Invoice for AIP Project #3-46-0001-49-2023 Rwy 13/31 Rehabilitation and Ligthing Improvements and 7R. Possible Approval of payment to Helms & Associates Invoice #25 in the amount of $304.45 and Authorize City Manager to Sign Invoice for AIP Project #3-46-0001-52-2024 GA Apron Reconstruction, Phase 2. Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
MINUTES
Motion by Liebelt, second by Ward, to approve the minutes of the January 5, 2026, City Council Meeting, as circulated and Payroll Section of City Council Meeting Minutes of January 5, 2026, as amended: EFTPS 198,434.03, SD Retirement System 120,689.62, City Health Insurance 102,872.50, Governing Body Council 3,921.89, City Manager 9,360.60, Attorney 8,971.79, Finance Office 20,860.15, Human Resources 11,950.84, Municipal Hall 2,615.35, Computer Services 6,883.15, Community Development 20,899.20, Engineering 16,092.70, Police 206,622.20, Dan Kaiser 49.76/hr, Hunter Pena 31.14/hr, Jaydan Vasquez 31.14/hr, Brandon Lout 23.59/hr, Jarrod Zaruba 37.94/hr, Dawson McNeil 31.14/hr, Fire 188,782.90, Building Inspection 8,596.00, Street 44,436.72, Traffic Control 11,139.77, Utilities – General 36,404.64, Solid Waste 34,231.22, Wastewater Treatment 31,691.04, Utilities – Sewer 12,013.74, Water Treatment Plant 30,055.45, Utilities – Water 5,259.13, Airport 26,761.33, Jacob Aesoph 24.78/hr, Duane Clark 26.04/hr, Cemetery 5,448.53, Transit 32,391.16, Meals on Wheels 645.85, Admin 11,645.33, Participant Rec 14,704.01, Angel Frey 14.25/hr, Kalyn Rohrbach 14.50/hr, Elias Heier 14.50/hr, Kannon Coats 14.50/hr, Nicholas Schwab 15.00/hr, Katrina Holzkamm 15.00/hr, Jonah Dignan 15.25/hr, Derron Gulden 15.25/hr, Anizye Grode 14.25/hr, Maggie Knippling 14.25/hr, Randal Murphy 15.75/hr, Dessa Bryant 14.50/hr, Kennady Thompson 16.00/hr, Maria Vrooman 14.25/hr, Kennedy Boyer 14.25/hr, Eden Ford 14.25/hr, Kayden Wika 14.50/hr, John McDonough 14.50/hr, Keaton Weis 14.25/hr, Brody Dustin 14.25/hr, Lynn Holzkamm 16.25/hr, Olivia Sandvig 14.50/hr, Jarrett Erdmann 14.25/hr, Brayden Linke 14.25/hr, Jacie-Aspen Flockhart 15.50/hr, Kailyn Poppen 15.25/hr, Kaylee Kiesow 14.50/hr, McKenzie Jorgensen 14.25/hr, Ashlynn Odde 14.25/hr, Haley Speer 14.25/hr, Donovan Kiesow 14.25/hr, Katelyn Steinwandt 14.50/hr, Parker Lemer 14.50/hr, Jenny Gross 15.75/hr, Adrianne Gillick 14.25/hr, Amy Thompson 15.00/hr, Park Rec ARCC 24,932.29, Elizabeth Ryan 15.50/hr, Emily Davis 17.00/hr, Raini Labrosse 14.50/hr, Callie Malsbury 15.50/hr, Anna Bisbee 14.50/hr, Novella Pharris 14.25/hr, Dillynn Wicks 14.50/hr, Aaron Malsbury 20.00/hr, Olivia Derouchey 15.00/hr, Kylie Clemens 18.25/hr, Amy LeBeau 19.75/hr, Cassandra Schumacher 21.00/hr, Mary Hill 19.50/hr, Cole Holmes 15.50/hr, Alyson Lang 16.00/hr, Gabriella Pasara 14.50/hr, Olivia Barnes 14.50/hr, Addyson Pettigrew 14.25/hr, Ami Stewart 15.25/hr, Courtney Haverkamp 14.50/hr, Tabitha Beyers 14.75/hr, Grayce Comes 15.50/hr, Brigette Weisenburger 23.75/hr, Eliza Wurgler 14.25/hr, Ashton Dennert 21.75/hr, Greta Beyers 19.75/hr, Katelyn Mehlhaff 19.25/hr, Jennifer Ring 21.75/hr, Jessica Deyo 20.75/hr, Robin Oneill 21.75/hr, Olivia Whitney 19.25/hr, Madeline Zimmerman 19.25/hr, Ashley Geist 20.25/hr, Tia Swiontek 20.00/hr, Samantha Fletcher 20.75/hr, Gwyn Fischbach 21.75/hr, Shayna Bienvenu 19.75/hr, Alyssa Heupel 19.25/hr, Marilyn Davis 20.75/hr, Desiree Sears 17.00/hr, Jackie Beving 15.75/hr, Courtney Salzer-Whitney 16.00/hr, Tyler Beck 16.25/hr, Joshua Opp 17.00/hr, Park Rec Golf 7,294.47, PC Complex 7,791.73, Erica Stagnolia 15.25/hr, Parker Beastrom 14.50/hr, Cade Young 14.50/hr, Grace Schwan 14.75/hr, Rylee Baumgartner 14.75/hr, Charlotte Williams 14.50/hr, Cordel Rychlik 14.50/hr, Grace Kuch 14.75/hr, Micah Stolp 14.75/hr, Leigha Osborn 14.50/hr, Luke Swanson 14.50/hr, Caiti Hubert 14.50/hr, Samson Raap 14.75/hr, Jacob Tarrell 14.50/hr, Wyatt Kiesz 14.50/hr, Ava Wagner 14.50/hr, Addyson Edwards 14.50/hr, Brooke Backous 14.50/hr, Kenadi Withers 14.50/hr, Brendan Phillips 14.50/hr, Hayden Werlinger 14.75/hr, Olivia Grohs 14.50/hr, Camden Fauth 14.25/hr, Zander Kuhfeld 14.75/hr, Cade Trenhaile 15.25/hr, Megan Kusler 15.25/hr, Dartagnan Schmitz 15.50/hr, Holden Havlik 14.25/hr, Rebecca Severson 15.50/hr, Park Rec Senior Center 7,089.08, Parks 24,071.84, Parks/Wylie 13,428.69, Forestry 11,202.25, Library 35,995.72, City Econ Dev 3,169.60. 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 Ward, to approve the following items on the consent calendar:
PROCLAMATION: Check In, Speak Up Workplace Wellness Pledge
TAXI CAB OR MOTORBUS COMPANY LICENSE RENEWAL: Aberdeen Shuttle
TAXI CAB DRIVER LICENSE RENEWAL: Michelle Fleming, Shawn Schaunaman, and Kyna Scheuffele
NEW TAXI CAB DRIVER: Gerald Bourelle
DAY CARE LICENSE RENEWAL: Karen Gibson
LOTTERY NOTICE – receive and place on file: Lincoln Elementary PTA, Bethesda Home of Aberdeen, and Pet Rescue League
REPORTS AND MINUTES FROM CITY BOARDS – Receive and place on file: 1. Aberdeen Airport Board Meeting on December 4, 2025, 2. KO Lee Library Board Meeting on December 2, 2025, 3. Zoning Adjustment Board Meeting on December 11, 2025
APPROVAL OF ARPA REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST NO. 6 seeking reimbursement for contracting fees in the amount of $1,089,701.69
APPROVAL OF SRF LOAN REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST NO. 7 seeking reimbursement for engineering services in the amount of $54,749.00
SET BID DATE ON FEBRUARY 3, 2026, until 2:00 p.m. for 10th Avenue SE & Goodrich Avenue SE Mill and Overlay Improvements Project ST-2026-1
SET BID DATE ON FEBRUARY 3, 2026, until 2:00 p.m. for 2026 Water Treatment Plant Pipe Gallery Decking/Walkway
2026 RETAIL WINE LICENSE RENEWAL for Heartland Players Club, License Number RW-20172 – no video lottery. No notice is required to be published, and no hearing is needed on alcoholic beverage license renewals per state law. License process includes applicant background check by police department and location inspections by Community Development and Fire Department
NEW RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONTRACTOR LICENSE: Thomas Rountree dba Rountree Custom Homes
NEW SIDEWALK CONTRACTOR LICENSE: Comstock Construction, Inc.
Voice vote to approve, with Council Member Nilson abstaining to Item 5H. Approval of ARPA Reimbursement Request No. 6 seeking reimbursement for contracting fees in the amount of $1,089,701.69, and Item 5I. Approval of SRF Loan Reimbursement Request No. 7 seeking reimbursement for engineering services in the amount of $54,749.00, all present voting aye, motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
APPROVAL AND CONFIRMATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF JAMIE GAB TO THE ABERDEEN HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD FOR A TERM BEGINNING ON 01/01/2026 AND ENDING ON 12/31/2028
Mayor Schaunaman presented the appointment. Motion by Ward, second by Johnson, to approve and confirm the appointment of Jamie Gab to the Aberdeen Housing Authority Board for a term beginning on 01/01/2026 and ending on 12/31/2028. Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF A SPECIAL ONE DAY RETAIL ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE FOR NSU FOUNDATION DBA APEX EVENTS LLC, 2026 NSU BOURBON & BREWS EVENT AT 620 15TH AVE SE ON APRIL 24, 2026
Mayor Schaunaman opened the public hearing for the special one-day event license. Motion by Nilson, second by Ward, to approve the Special One Day Retail On-Sale Liquor License for NSU Foundation dba APEX Events LLC, 2026 NSU Bourbon & Brews event at 620 15th Ave SE on April 24, 2026. Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF A SPECIAL ONE DAY RETAIL ON-SALE BEER, WINE, AND CIDER LICENSE FOR ABERDEEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, BUSINESS AFTER HOURS EVENT AT MONTGOMERY’S, 3502 7TH AVE SE, ON FEBRUARY 12, 2026
Mayor Schaunaman opened the public hearing for the special one-day event license. Motion by Ward, second by Liebelt to approve the Special One Day Retail On-Sale Beer, Wine, and Cider License for Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce, Business After Hours event at Montgomery’s, 3502 7th Ave SE, on February 12, 2026. Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE AND APPROVE PAYMENT FOR 24 AUTOMATED ELECTRONIC DEFIBRILLATORS (AEDS) FROM AVERA HEART HOSPITAL IN SIOUX FALLS, SD IN THE AMOUNT OF $36,556.00
City Manager McNeil presented the purchase request. Motion by Liebelt, second by Nilson, to approve and authorize the purchase and approve payment for 24 Automated Electronic Defibrillators (AEDs) from Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD in the amount of $36,556.00. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL AND CONSULTANT SERVICES ON MUNICIPAL WATER AND FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS
City Manager McNeil presented the agreement. Motion by Johnson, second by Ward, to approve the Agreement for Professional and Consultant Services with Robin Bobzien and to authorize the City Manager to execute the same after review and approval by the City Attorney. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
Motion by Johnson, second by Ward, to authorize the City Manager to designate Bobzien as the City’s agent, and to delegate to Bobzien such authority, as deemed necessary by the City Manager to carry out the scope of services to be provided under the Agreement and to promptly report such delegation of authority to the Council. Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 26-01-03 SUPPLEMENTING THE 2026 BUDGET FOR VARIOUS UNANTICIPATED PROJECTS, ACTIVITIES, AND EXPENDITURES
Finance Officer McQuillen presented the first reading of Ordinance 26-01-03. Motion by Johnson, second by Ward, to approve the first reading of Ordinance 26-01-03 supplementing the 2026 budget for various unanticipated projects, activities, and expenditures. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF COMBINED ELECTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN BROWN COUNTY, ABERDEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT #6-1, BRITTON-HECLA SCHOOL DISTRICT #45-4, LANGFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT #45-5 AND CITY OF ABERDEEN
Finance Officer McQuillen presented the agreement. Motion by Ward, second by Nilson, to approve the Combined Election Agreement Between Brown County, Aberdeen School District #6-1, Britton-Hecla School District #45-4, Langford School District #45-5 and City of Aberdeen. Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF WRF IMPROVEMENTS PAY REQUEST NO. 7 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,089,701.69 TO PKG CONTRACTING INC.
Water Reclamation Superintendent Fischer presented the pay request. Motion by Fouberg, second by Johnson, to approve WRF Improvements Pay Request No. 7 in the amount of $1,089,701.69 to PKG Contracting Inc. Roll call vote to approve, with Council Member Nilson abstaining, all others present voting aye, motion carried.
RECOMMENDATION TO REJECT ALL BIDS ON THE MAGISTRATE COURTROOM SECURITY REMODEL PROJECT
City Manager McNeil and City Attorney Wager presented recommendations to reject all bids. Motion by Johnson, second by Ward, to reject all bids received on Renovations to Municipal Courtroom Remodel project, and to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to notify the bidders. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 26-01-01 AMENDING TAXICAB AND MOTORBUS REGULATIONS
City Manager McNeil and City Attorney Wager presented the first reading of Ordinance No. 26-01-01. Motion by Liebelt, second by Ward, to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 26-01-01 regarding regulation of taxicabs and motorbuses at Chapter 58 of the Aberdeen City Code. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 26-01-02 AMENDING SOLID WASTE COLLECTION REGULATIONS
City Manager McNeil and City Attorney Wager presented the first reading of Ordinance No. 26-01-02. Motion by Johnson, second by Nilson, to approve first reading of Ordinance No. 26-01-02 amending solid waste collections regulations at Chapter 44 of the Aberdeen City Code. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF PAY REQUEST #3 FOR 2025 PW BUILDING GRANULAR FILL MATERIAL IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,716.15 TO HF JACOBS & SON CONSTRUCTION, INC. OF ABERDEEN, SD
City Engineer Nelson presented the pay request. Motion by Ward, second by Liebelt, to approve Pay Request #3 for 2025 PW Building Granular Fill Material in the amount of $45,716.15 to HF Jacobs & Son Construction, Inc. of Aberdeen, SD. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENT FOR FOREMAN INVOICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,175.15 FOR A 12+2 BUS
Transportation Director Krokel presented the payment. Motion by Johnson, second by Ward, to authorize the City Manager to sign for payment to Foreman in the amount of $20,175.15. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO HELMS & ASSOCIATES INVOICE #10 IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,836.64 AND AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN INVOICE FOR AIP/AIG PROJECT #3-46-0001-53/54-2025 AIRPORT TERMINAL ACCESS ROAD AND TERMINAL PARKING LOT
Transportation Director Krokel presented the pay request. Motion by Johnson, second by Ward, to approve payment to Helms & Associates invoice #10 in the amount of $4,836.64 and authorize City Manager to sign invoice for AIP/AIG Project #3-46-0001-53/54-2025 Airport Terminal Access Road and Terminal Parking Lot. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO HELMS & ASSOCIATES INVOICE #5 IN THE AMOUNT OF $762.50 AND AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN INVOICE AIP PROJECT #3-46-0001-57-2025 PRE-CONDITIONED AIR (PCA) UNIT
Transportation Director Krokel presented the pay request. Motion by Johnson, second by Ward, to approve payment to Helms & Associates invoice #5 in the amount of $762.50 and authorize City Manager to sign invoice AIP Project #3-46-0001-57-2025 Pre-Conditioned Air (PCA) Unit. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO HELMS & ASSOCIATES INVOICE #1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,400.32 AND AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN INVOICE FOR AIP PROJECT #3-46-0001-58-2026 SRE BUILDING EXPANSION
Transportation Director Krokel presented the payment. Motion by Johnson, second by Ward, to approve payment to Helms & Associates invoice #1 in the amount of $8,400.32 and authorize City Manager to sign invoice for AIP Project #3-46-0001-58-2026 SRE Building Expansion. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO HELMS & ASSOCIATES INVOICE #28 IN THE AMOUNT OF $460.37 AND AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN INVOICE FOR AIP PROJECT #3-46-0001-49-2023 RWY 13/31 REHABILITATION AND LIGTHING IMPROVEMENTS
Transportation Director Krokel presented the payment. Motion by Johnson, second by Ward, to approve payment to Helms & Associates invoice #28 in the amount of $460.37 and authorize City Manager to sign invoice for AIP Project #3-46-0001-49-2023 Rwy 13/31 Rehabilitation and Ligthing Improvements. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO HELMS & ASSOCIATES INVOICE #25 IN THE AMOUNT OF $304.45 AND AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN INVOICE FOR AIP PROJECT #3-46-0001-52-2024 GA APRON RECONSTRUCTION, PHASE 2
Transportation Director Krokel presented the payment. Motion by Johnson, second by Liebelt, to approve payment to Helms & Associates invoice #25 in the amount of $304.45 and authorize City Manager to sign invoice for AIP Project #3-46-0001-52-2024 GA Apron Reconstruction, Phase 2. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
Motion by Ward, second by Liebelt, to approve payment of the bills listed for January 20, 2026.
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 181.53: Tony Mach 51.67, Natalie Wallace 61.08, Brody McBee 21.07, J&S Rentals LLC 47.71, SD Dept. of Revenue 25,308.33, Century Link 5,000.00, A-1 Sanitation & Recycling LLC 13,026.28, Abdn Area Humane Society 6,400.00, Aberdak Club 3,085.00, Aberdeen Area Arts Council 3,315.50, Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce 1,700.00, Aberdeen Chrysler Center 2,315.95, Aberdeen Hockey Assn. 8,162.00, Aberdeen School Dist. 6-1 2,995.25, Active Data Systems Inc. 892.50, Advance Auto Parts 693.22, Airgas USA LLC 1,356.82, Andrew Rohrbach 364.00, Aqua Pure Inc. 4,144.58, ASCAP 458.00, AT&T Cell 2,447.17, Auto Value – Aberdeen 495.99, Avera St. Luke’s Hospital 4,103.43, Banner Associates Inc. 63,760.46, Borns Group 8,781.70, Brandi Weber 75.00, Brent Kertzman or Lynn Schlottman 33.75, Brown County Landfill 24,090.82, Brown County Treasurer 28.70, Butler Machinery Co. 208,934.55, Bytespeed LLC 62,436.00, Cartney Bearing Co. 44.74, Casey Salo 255.30, Center Point Large Print 309.68, Century Business Products 1,468.66, Centurylink 85.28, City Treasurer 41.82, CivicPlus LLC 7,547.40, Coca‑Cola Bottling Co. 297.90, Cole Bergan 442.00, Cole Papers Inc. 2,285.75, CommTech Inc. 33,735.75, Crawford Trucks & Equipment 32,491.45, Cruz Morrell or Kyle Morrell 105.00, Custom Installation Solutions 780.00, Dakota Broadcasting LLC 500.00, Dakota Doors Inc. 11,563.17, Dakota Fluid Power Inc. 2,416.91, Dakota Oil 1,066.75, Daniel Orr 100.00, David’s Lawn & Snow 340.00, Dependable Sanitation 33,472.64, Diamond Dry Cleaning 116.01, Diesel Machinery Inc. 3,827.37, Domino’s Pizza 378.60, Don’s Builders Hardware 97.00, Dorsey & Whitney LLP 45,000.00, DuBois Chemicals Inc. 10,379.60, Duininck Inc. 1,456.00, Electric Pump 12,333.50, Elijah Hard Heart or Johnny Gill 82.50, Endress & Hauser 7,410.82, Environmental Systems Research Institute 3,090.00, Ernesto Nunez 56.25, ETC Institute 3,875.00, Ethan Sombke 265.30, Fastenal Co. 290.64, Fire Safety First 410.00, Flexible Pipe Tools & Equipment 427.85, FP Mailing Solutions 260.50, G&R Controls Inc. 1,475.90, Galls Inc. 437.63, Gelling’s Auto Service 45.36, Girton Adams Co. 409.37, Glenn Bitz 210.00, Graham Tire Co. 85.00, Grainger 2,390.26, Graymont (WI) LLC 36,544.73, Haar Plumbing & Heating Inc. 1,936.80, Hach Co. 447.47, Helms & Associates 54,201.11, House of Glass Inc. 2,143.94, Hub City Radio 5,333.00, IMLA 669.00, Impact Janitorial 3,902.75, Ingram Library Services 1,586.78, Interstate Battery – Arlington 445.90, Isaac Saiz or Isadora Saiz 131.25, Ivor Grove or Judy Grove 7.50, Jacobs Construction 45,716.15, James Knute Reierson 180.00, James Porter 48.00, James Valley Coop. Tele Co. 35.26, Jan Riggins 54.58, Jarman’s Water Systems 470.00, JGE Inc. 1,678.38, Joel Eisenbeisz 265.30, John Thin Elk or Jessica Yellow Eagle 11.25, Johnson Feed Inc. 11,152.44, Jonathon Murdy 4,166.00, Joshua Steinwandt 234.00, K&S Plumbing Inc. 8,072.78, Kannon Coats 60.00, Kanopy Inc. 150.00, Katherine Malsom 242.00, KEI 1,612.06, Ken’s SuperFair Foods 1,342.63, Killoran Trucking & Brokerage 13,573.00, Kirk’s Auto 5,988.90, Knight Towing 125.00, Kone Inc. 3,789.72, Ladner Electric 1,232.32, Lake Area Tech Foundation 5,500.00, Language Line Services 737.85, LeadsOnline 3,922.00, Legal & Liability Risk Management Institute 1,350.00, Leidholdt Tool Sales LLC 236.55, Lincoln Repair of Aberdeen 722.91, Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. 319.35, Locators & Supplies Inc. 198.78, Mac’s Inc. 346.33, Marco Technologies LLC 479.87, Matheson Tri‑Gas Inc. 698.63, M‑B Companies Inc. 16,852.59, McGowan Allied Specialty Ins. 23,823.00, Menards Inc. 6,107.54, Midco 3,802.82, Midstates Group 2,282.40, Midwest Alarm Co. 372.52, Midwest Pump & Tank 161.00, Midwest Tape 3,347.65, Minitex – Regents of U of M 690.47, Mobridge Tribune 240.00, MOCIC 250.00, Motorola Solutions Inc. 57,789.13, MTI Distributing 295.91, NAPA Central 359.37, NAS Industrial 24,739.24, Nelson Sales & Service LLC 353.51, New Deal Deicing 31,035.00, NewsBank Inc. 12,789.00, Nextiva Inc. 7,805.85, Nicholas Barrora 3.75, North Central Rental/Leasing 16,463.20, Northern Truck Equipment 4,870.00, Northern Valley Communications 10,036.77, O’Connor Co. 86.44, ODP Business Solutions LLC 1.82, Olson’s Pest Technicians 410.00, OpenGov Inc. 90,245.52, Otis Elevator Co. 2,901.96, OverDrive Inc. 1,294.70, Overpass Condos LLC 12,000.00, Paige Veskrna 50.00, Pauer Sound & Music Inc. 4,516.87, Performance Oil & Lubricants 5,849.51, PGW Auto Glass LLC 167.75, PKG Contracting Inc. 1,089,701.69, Pomp’s Tire Service 3,863.54, Pontem Software 2,160.00, Prevention Magazine 265.00, Quality Welding Inc. 18.00, Raven Environmental Products 274.30, RDO Equipment Co. 13,137.87, Rick’s Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. 532.18, Ringgenberg Electric Inc. 7,200.00, Robert Schiradelly or Nina Serrano 37.50, Runnings Supply Inc. #14 6,297.25, Russel McNeely 245.00, Sabrina Padfield 27.82, Safe Restraints Inc. 1,657.12, Safety Service Inc. 8,220.85, Sanford Health 750.00, Sanford Health Occupational 9,625.00, Sanitation Products Inc. 22,883.81, SD Animal Industry Board 100.00, SD Fire Instructor’s Society 570.00, SD Hotel & Lodging Assoc. 200.00, SD Municipal League 265.00, SD Retailers Assoc. 295.00, SD Secretary of State 30.00, SD Supplemental Retirement 45.00, SDRMCA 900.00, Sewer Duck Inc. 150.00, Sherwin‑Williams Co. 384.90, Simon Torres or Stephanie Aguilar 120.00, South Dakota One Call 71.40, Stacie Hallenbeck 61.85, Stacy Vrchota 192.00, Stan Houston Equipment Inc. 2,711.03, Staples 223.23, Steve Markley 234.00, Steven Lust Automotive 353.24, Stryker Sales LLC 2,704.70, Swank Motion Pictures Inc. 653.00, Swede’s Body Shop 345.00, Thomson Reuters 446.40, Tim Reed 549.00, Titan Access Productivity 957.80, Treeline Tree Service Inc. 9,380.00, Tri‑State Water Inc. 102.00, Tyler Technologies 47.50, Uline 15,570.84, USA Blue Book 1,101.34, Verizon Wireless 341.69, Vestis Group Inc. 2,520.48, Victor Roden 7.50, Vollan Oil Co. 20,414.19, WEB Water Development Assn. 2,346.00, Wenger Corp. 6,455.45, Western Area Power Adm. 6,033.20, Western States Fire Protection 3,560.00, William Freitag 100.00, Zach Hoon 265.30.
Roll call vote to approve with Council Member Nilson abstaining to payment to Banner Associates Inc. and PKG Contracting Inc., all present voting aye, motion carried.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager McNeil announced the possibility of $20.3 million dollars for continued funding for the WINS project along with a meeting with WINS partners that was held. In addition, there is an upcoming rural water conference in Washington D.C., and on January 29, 2026, there will be a State of the Park Address.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, motion by Johnson, second by Liebelt, to adjourn the meeting. Voice vote to adjourn, all present voting aye, motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:41 p.m.
Prepared by Steven Thithavong for the Finance Office. /s/Jordan McQuillen, Finance Officer
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