By Aberdeen Insider - January 8, 2026 in NOTICE OF 12/22/25 MINUTES
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City Council Chambers, 123 South Lincoln Street, Municipal Building, Aberdeen, South Dakota, December 22, 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, Talmage Ekanger, Chad Nilson, David Novstrup, and Mayor Travis Schaunaman.
City Staff present were Dave McNeil, Ron Wager, Stuart Nelson, Ken Hubbart, Joel Weig, Tanner Jondahl, and Jordan McQuillen.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Schaunaman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Ekanger, second by Novstrup, to approve the agenda with the following amendments: add executive session to discuss legal and contractual matters pursuant to SDCL §1-25-2(3) and (4), a correction to Item 6C to correct the title to read: Second Reading and Final Adoption Of Ordinance 25-12-04 Setting the Fees and Charges for Certain Services Provided by The City Of Aberdeen for 2026, and Item 7E, Resolution 25-12-05R as amended. Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
MINUTES
Motion by Nilson, second by Ward, to approve the minutes of the December 15, 2025, City Council Meeting. 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 Ekanger, to approve the following items on the consent calendar:
REPORTS AND MINUTES FROM CITY BOARDS – Receive and place on file: 1. Aberdeen Airport Board Meeting on November 6, 2025, 2. KO Lee Library Board Meeting on November 4, 2025, and 3. Zoning Adjustment Board Meeting on November 13, 2025
JUNK DEALER LICENSE RENEWAL: Mardian Scrap Recycling Inc.
FINANCE OFFICE TREASURY REPORT FOR QUARTER 3, 2025 – Receive and Place on File
2026 RETAIL LIQUOR, PACKAGE LIQUOR, AND RETAIL WINE LICENSE RENEWALS for various businesses in the city of Aberdeen, SD
LOTTERY NOTICE – receive and place on file: Hub City Soccer
Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
APPROVAL OF SECOND READING AND FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 25-12-01 CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL REPORTING INTO THE GENERAL FUND AND SUPPLEMENTING THE 2025 BUDGET FOR VARIOUS UNANTICIPATED PROJECTS, TRANSFERS AND ACTIVITIES
Finance Officer McQuillen presented the second reading of Ordinance 25-12-01. Motion by Ward, second by Nilson, to approve the Second Reading and Final Adoption of Ordinance 25-12-01 Consolidating Financial Reporting into the General Fund and Supplementing the 2025 Budget for Various Unanticipated projects, Transfers and Activities. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 25-12-02 SUPPLEMENTING THE 2025 BUDGET FOR VARIOUS PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES
Finance Officer McQuillen presented the second reading of Ordinance 25-12-02. Motion by Johnson, second by Ward, to approve the second reading and adoption of Ordinance 25-12-02 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 SECOND READING AND FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 25-12-04 SETTING THE FEES AND CHARGES FOR CERTAIN SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF ABERDEEN FOR 2026
Finance Officer McQuillen presented the second reading of Ordinance 25-12-04. Motion by Ekanger, second by Johnson, to approve the second reading and final adoption of Ordinance 25-12-04 setting the fees and charges for certain services provided by the City of Aberdeen for 2026. The title of this item was corrected as approved in the Approval of Agenda section. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 25-12-04R AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION, AND SUBMITTAL OF THE APPLICATION, AND DESIGNATING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE TO CERTIFY AND SIGN PAYMENT REQUESTS
Mayor Schaunaman opened the public hearing for Resolution 25-12-04R. Finance Officer McQuillen presented Resolution 25-12-04R. Lesleann Palmer of Northeast Council of Governments (NECOG) shared and outlined key points. Motion by Nilson, second by Ward, to approve Resolution 25-12-04R authorizing an application for financial assistance, authorizing the execution, and submittal of the application, and designating an authorized representative to certify and sign payment requests. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
ABERDEEN AREA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU PRESENTATION
Executive Director & Outdoor Media Rep Casey Weismantel presented the visitors bureau updates.
PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF A NEW RETAIL ON-OFF SALE MALT BEVERAGE & SD FARM WINE LICENSE AND NEW RETAIL ON-OFF SALE WINE AND CIDER LICENSE FOR POP’S BAYOU MAMAS LLC DBA POPS BIG EASY
Mayor Schaunaman opened the public hearing for the new Retail On-Off Sale Malt Beverage & SD Farm Wine License and new Retail On-Off Sale Wine and Cider License. Motion by Ward, second by Fouberg, to approve the new Retail On-Off Sale Malt Beverage & SD Farm Wine License and new Retail On-Off Sale Wine and Cider License for Pop’s Bayou Mamas LLC dba Pops Big Easy. Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF PURCHASE AND IMPLEMENTATION OF OPENGOV BUDGETING AND PERFORMANCE SUITE FOR YEARS 2026, 2027, AND 2028 AND AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY MANAGER TO SIGN MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT AND ORDER FORM
Finance Officer McQuillen presented purchase and agreement. Motion by Ward, second by Johnson, to approve the Purchase and Implementation of OpenGov Budgeting and Performance Suite for Years 2026, 2027, and 2028 and Authorization for City Manager to Sign Master Services Agreement and Order Form. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 25-12-05R TO AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF CONTINGENCY BUDGET TO OTHER LINE ITEMS WITHIN 2025 CITY BUDGET
Finance Officer McQuillen presented Resolution 25-12-05R. Motion by Ronayne, second by Nilson, to approve Resolution 25-12-05R to Authorize Transfer of Contingency Budget to Other Line Items Within 2025 City Budget with amendments to include additional contingency transfer for TIF 19 and TIF 26 Debt Service Funds to provide budget authority for Turbo Redemption. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF 45 DESKTOPS AND 24 LAPTOPS COMPUTERS FROM BYTESPEED FROM MOORHEAD, MN IN THE AMOUNT OF $77,424.00
Finance Officer McQuillen presented the purchase request. Motion by Ward, second by Novstrup, to approve and authorize the purchase of 45 desktops and 24 laptops computers from ByteSpeed from Moorhead, MN in the amount of $77,424.00. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF WELL FIELD LEASE AGREEMENT FOR A 20-YEAR TERM
City Engineer Nelson presented the lease agreement. Motion by Ronayne, second by Johnson, to approve the Well field lease agreement for a 20-year term. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL TO WRITE OFF UNCOLLECTIBLE UNPAID AMBULANCE ACCOUNTS
Fire Chief Weig presented the write off accounts. Motion by Liebelt, second by Ekanger, to approve the write off uncollectible unpaid ambulance accounts. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL TO PURCHASE (2) 2026 CHEVY SILVERADO 1 TON 4X4 LONG BOX PICKUPS FROM LAMB CHEVROLET OF ONIDA, SD, USING STATE CONTRACT #17965
City Engineer Nelson presented the purchase request. Motion by Liebelt, second by Johnson, to approve the purchase (2) 2026 Chevy Silverado 1 ton 4×4 long box pickups from Lamb Chevrolet of Onida, SD, using State Contract #17965. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF USGS JOINT FUNDING AGREEMENT 26NTJFA0005 FOR STREAM GAGING STATIONS AND GROUND WATER MONITORING
City Engineer Nelson presented agreement. Motion by Ronayne, second by Ward, to approve the USGS joint funding agreement 26NTJFA0005 for stream gaging stations and ground water monitoring. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF TOWING SERVICES FOR 2026-2028 BETWEEN THE BROWN COUNTY REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS CENTER AND THE CITY OF ABERDEEN
Police Chief Jondahl presented the towing services agreements. Motion by Johnson, second by Ekanger, to approve the towing services for 2026-2028 between the Brown County Regional Communications Center and the City of Aberdeen. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
Motion by Ward, second by Ekanger, to approve payment of the bills listed for December 22, 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 350.48: Todd Lamont 60.44, Agtegra 202.99, Sara Arbach 51.59, Sid Gonsor 35.46, Northern Electric 10,000.00, Northwestern Energy 180,000.00, Constellation Newenergy 50,000.00, US Bank 100,000.00, United Parcel Service 1,000.00, Elavon Merchant Services 500.00, Paymentech LLC 6,000.00, Dacotah Bank 150.00, Optilegra 12.92, Delta Dental 101.90, Wellmark 310,000.00, Century Link 5,000.00, SD Dept of Revenue 10,539.07, CVB 4,640.30, Aberdeen Finance Corp 50.00, Aberdeen Lions Club 739.97, Aberdeen School Dist. 6-1 111,996.88, AgSource Cooperative Services 137.12, Agtegra Cooperative 753.28, Alert Magazine 155.00, Andrew Rohrbach 286.00, Atco International 838.40, Atlas Carbon LLC 35,382.56, Auto Value – Aberdeen 1,293.26, Automatic Building Controls 300.00, Avera St. Luke’s Hospital 3,536.00, Banner Associates Inc. 79,443.10, Becca Rathert 100.00, Borns Group 186.64, Brown County Landfill 4.80, Brown County Treasurer 72,205.18, Butler Machinery Co. 11,205.52, Cassandra Schumacher 90.00, Century Business Products 18.92, Chelsey Albrecht 48.00, City Treasurer 77,126.88, Coca-Cola Bottling Co. 702.70, Cole Bergan 416.00, Cole Papers Inc. 413.36, Confluence 1,884.75, Convention Visitors Bureau 31,226.72, Cortrust TIF #19 18,273.32, Crawford Trucks & Equipment 3,324.13, Crescent Electric Supply 152.65, Custom Installation Solutions 11,595.00, Dacotah Bank Aberdeen 77,951.86, Dacotah Bank TIF 36,546.62, Dacotah Bank TIF #26 38,477.56, Dacotah Paper Co. 586.62, Dakota Doors Incorporated 1,067.73, Dakota Electronics LLC 1,408.35, Dakota Fluid Power Inc. 1,663.92, Dakota Pump & Control 5,651.93, Dakota Supply Group 6,158.24, Dakota Transmission 1,150.00, Daniel Orr 160.00, David’s Lawn & Snow 40.00, Dawn Rux 90.00, Dependable Sanitation 331.00, Diamond Dry Cleaning 148.13, Domino’s Pizza 75.66, Economic Development Professionals Association 1,500.00, Efraimson Electric Inc. 398.25, Emergency Technical Decon 180.25, ETC Institute 3,875.00, Fire Safety First 403.00, Geffdog Designs 200.00, General Traffic Controls Inc. 1,246.00, Genpro Energy Solutions LLC 12,683.70, Graham Tire Co. 1,520.05, Grainger 485.95, Great Plains Bank 12,825.85, Harms Heating And Cooling Inc. 117.35, Harms Oil Company 24,319.23, Hub Auto 854.91, IMEG 29,997.94, Jackson Lewis P.C. 27,107.48, James Knute Reierson 156.00, James River Water Development District 809.28, Jarman’s Water Systems 470.00, JGE Inc. 1,709.54, John Kersten 525.00, Johnson Feed Inc. 13,572.61, Jon Murdy-Reim Expense 39,181.10, Jordan Menken 160.00, Joshua Steinwandt 156.00, Kannon Coats 40.00, Katrina Holzkamm 80.00, Ken’s Superfair Foods 157.87, Kevin Bourdon 1,406.00, Kirk’s Auto 9,381.29, Lawson Products Inc. 778.50, Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. 314.60, Livestock Specialist Inc. 97.41, MacQueen Emergency Group 2,950.28, Mac’s Inc. 28.21, Marco Technologies LLC 203.96, Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC 8,280.00, Maryah Wilson 199.50, Matheson Tri-Gas Inc. 191.76, Megan Kusler 60.00, Menards Inc. 2,472.95, Mid Continent Testing Lab Inc. 124.75, Mid Northern Electric Inc. 615.39, Midstates Group 910.00, MTI Distributing 222.89, Napa Central 54.00, Northern Plains Animal Health 487.46, Northern Valley Communications 90.34, Northstock Inc. 1,125.61, ODP Business Solutions LLC 185.76, Performance Oil & Lubricants 1,444.13, Pierson Ford-Lincoln-Mercury 69.10, Plains Commerce Bank 4,804.54, Platinum Auto Spa 8.00, Plunkett’s Pest Control 442.08, Pomp’s Tire Service 272.83, Pressure Washer Central 52.40, Randy Murphy 200.00, RDO Equipment Co. 381,852.63, Robin O’Neill 172.30, Runnings Supply Inc. #14 1,335.92, Safety Service Inc. 169.50, SD Newspaper Services Inc. 76.59, Sewer Duck Inc. 300.00, Sports Attack LLC 3,783.30, Stan Houston Equipment Inc. 305.85, Steve Markley 442.00, Totally Tubular Mfg. 759.93, Transource Truck & Equipment 163.41, Uniform Center 153.40, Verizon Wireless 341.69, Vestis Group Inc. 1,127.11, Vollan Oil Co. 3,658.17, Wright & Sudlow 80,665.00
Payroll for the period from December 14, 2025, through December 27, 2025, and city share of social security, old age & survivor’s insurance, retirement, health and life insurance. EFTPS 187,066.09, SD Retirement System 116,343.92, City Health Insurance 102,900.00, City Manager 9,185.60, Attorney 9,130.39, Finance Office 19,931.81, Human Resources 11,756.25, Municipal Hall 2,315.35, Computer Services 6,728.31, Community Development 19,099.20, Engineering 15,492.70, Police Dept. 206,588.96, Fire Dept. 193,521.44, Building Inspection 8,296.00, Street Dept 40,250.13, Traffic Control 9,751.42, Utilities – General 32,698.23, Solid Waste 29,503.82, Wastewater Treatment 28,591.74, Utilities – Sewer 10,592.52, Water Treatment Plant 27,087.80, Utilities – Water 2,469.41, Airport 24,745.40, Cemetery 4,925.51, Transit 31,300.97, West Nile 99.00, Meals On Wheels 535.93, Admin 11,205.00, Participant Rec 13,385.76, Max Nelson 14.25/hr, Bryson Fleury 14.50/hr, Park Rec ARCC 22,800.01, Park Rec Golf 7,215.95, PC Complex 7,676.95, Grace Schwan 14.50/hr, Claire Malsam 14.25/hr, Park Rec Senior Center 6,621.84, Campground 457.06, Parks 21,570.50, Jacob Stulken 14.25/hr, Josh Erhardt 15.00/hr 0.00, Parks/Wylie 12,477.23, Forestry 10,938.13, Library 32,750.76, City Econ Development 3,169.60. Roll call vote to approve, with Ronayne abstaining to Plains Commerce Bank and aye to the remainder, Fouberg abstaining to Dacotah Bank and aye to the remainder, Nilson abstaining to Banner Associates and aye to the remainder, all others present voting aye, motion carried.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager McNeil highlighted an employee milestone and upcoming office closures for the upcoming holiday.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Johnson, second by Ward to move into executive session to discuss legal and contractual matters pursuant to SDCL §1-25-2(3) and (4). Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried. The Council moved into executive session at 6:53 p.m.
Motion by Nilson, second by Johnson to end executive session and return to opening meeting. Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried. The Council returned to open meeting at 7:07 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, motion by Johnson, second by Ekanger, to adjourn the meeting. Voice vote to adjourn, all present voting aye, motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m.
Prepared by Steven Thithavong for the Finance Office. /s/Jordan McQuillen, Finance Officer
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