By Aberdeen Insider - March 13, 2025 in CITY OF ABERDEEN
3/3/25 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
City Council Chambers, 123 South Lincoln Street, Municipal Building, Aberdeen, South Dakota, March 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 Rob Ronayne via teleconference, Erin Fouberg, Charlotte Liebelt, Rich Ward, Alan Johnson via teleconference, Justin Reinbold, Tiffany Langer via teleconference, 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 Ward, second by Reinbold, to approve the agenda. Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
MINUTES
Motion by Novstrup, second by Ward, to approve the minutes of the February 24, 2025, City Council Meeting, as circulated. Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
OPEN FORUM
Mayor Schaunaman recognized Leadership Aberdeen presence at the meeting. No one appeared in open forum to address the Council.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Reinbold, second by Novstrup, to approve the following items on the consent calendar:
DAYCARE LICENSE RENEWAL: Devon Rombs
NEW MOBILE HOME PARK LICENSES: Park Village, LLC and Aberdeen Park LLC
REPORT AND MINUTES FROM CITY BOARD – Receive and place on file: K.O. Lee Public Library Board Meeting on January 7, 2025
NEW RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONTRACTOR LICENSE: Justin Fischbach/Fischbach Construction, LLC
PUBLICATION FOR ABERDEEN RIDE LINE: Notice of Intent to Purchase
Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
Council Member Langer joined the meeting at 5:34 p.m.
OLD BUSINESS
SECOND READING AND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE 25-02-02, A PETITION TO REZONE FROM R-3 TO C-2 – PROPERTY AT 616 ROCK ST S – SOUTH OF LEGENDS LIQUOR
Community Development Director Hubbart presented Ordinance 25-02-02. Motion by Liebelt, second by Reinbold, to approve the second reading and approval of Ordinance 25-02-02, a petition to rezone from R-3 to C-2 – Property at 616 Rock St S – South of Legends Liquor
Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
SECOND READING AND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE 25-02-03, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING REGULATIONS OF THE ABERDEEN CITY CODE REGARDING VARIANCES FROM THE ZONING ORDINANCE
Community Development Director Hubbart presented Ordinance 25-02-03. Motion by Ward, second by Reinbold, to approve the Second reading and possible approval of Ordinance 25-02-03, an ordinance amending the Zoning Regulations of the Aberdeen City Code regarding Variances from the Zoning Ordinance. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
SECOND READING AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE 25-02-04, AN AMENDING THE ZONING REGULATIONS OF THE ABERDEEN CITY CODE REGARDING THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT TO DETERMINE SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS
Community Development Director Hubbart presented Ordinance 25-02-04. Motion by Ward, second by Novstrup, to approve the Second reading and possible approval of Ordinance 25-02-04, an amending the Zoning Regulations of the Aberdeen City Code regarding the authority of the Board of Zoning Adjustment to determine Special Exceptions. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
SECOND READING AND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE 25-02-05, A PETITION TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R2/R4 TO C-1 – PROPERTY AT 2816 MILWAUKEE AVENUE NE – DIRECTLY WEST OF MIKE MILLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Community Development Director Hubbart presented Ordinance 25-02-05. Motion by Reinbold, second by Ward, to approve the Second reading and possible approval of Ordinance 25-02-05, a petition to rezone certain property from R2/R4 to C-1 – Property at 2816 Milwaukee Avenue NE – Directly west of Mike Miller Elementary School. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
SECOND READING AND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE 25-02-06, A PETITION TO REZONE FROM I-2 TO M – PROPERTY AT 2 MAIN STREET N AND 115&119 RAILROAD AVENUE SE – PARKING LOTS NORTH OF THE BROWN COUNTY COURTHOUSE
Community Development Director Hubbart presented Ordinance 25-02-06. Motion by Liebelt, second by Ward, to approve the second reading and approval of Ordinance 25-02-06, a petition to rezone from I-2 to M – Property at 2 Main Street N and 115&119 Railroad Avenue SE – Parking lots north of the Brown County Courthouse. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
SECOND READING AND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE 25-02-07, A PETITION TO REZONE FROM C3/R4 TO M – PROPERTY AT 124 FIRST STREET S – DIRECTLY NORTH OF WELLS FARGO BANK
Community Development Director Hubbart presented Ordinance 25-02-07. Motion by Fouberg, second by Reinbold, to approve the second reading and approval of Ordinance 25-02-07, a petition to rezone from C3/R4 to M – Property at 124 First Street S – Directly north of Wells Fargo Bank. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 25-03-01R DESIGNATING CERTIFYING OFFICER TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO SECURE SWRMS GRANT FUNDING FOR WINS PROJECT
City Manager Bobzien presented Resolution 25-03-01R. Motion by Ronayne, second by Ward, to approve Resolution 25-03-01R designating certifying officer to execute documents necessary to secure SWRMS grant funding for WINS project. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO PURCHASE A NEW PAVEMENT ROUTER DUST CONTROL WITH CLUTCH FROM CRAFCO, INC. THROUGH SOURCEWELL IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,125, AND AUTHORIZE PAYMENT UPON DELIVERY
Transportation Director Krokel presented the purchase request of Pavement Router Dust Control. Motion by Liebelt, second by Fouberg, to approve the purchase a new Pavement Router Dust Control with Clutch from Crafco, Inc. through Sourcewell in the amount of $21,125, and authorize payment upon delivery. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO APPROVE AIRPORT LEASE #75, AIRLINE OPERATION AGREEMENT FOR A 4 -YEAR AIR CARRIER SERVICES LEASE WITH SKYWEST AIRLINES AND AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AFTER REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
Transportation Director Krokel presented the approval request for Airport Lease #75. Motion by Ward, second by Reinbold, to approve the Airport Lease #75, Airline Operation Agreement for a 4 -year air carrier services lease with SkyWest Airlines and authorize City Manager to execute the Agreement after review and approval by the City Attorney. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
Motion by Novstrup, second by Fouberg, to approve payment of the bills listed for March 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 95,508.86, Ryan Derouchey 131.65, Artz Equipment Co. 13.12, Marco Technologies LLC 299.76, RDO Equipment Co. 1,623.33, Dakota Doors Incorporated 625.25, Dakota Pump & Control 225.50, Don’s Builders Hardware 24.00, Eddie’s Northside Sinclair 4,265.00, Flexible Pipe Tools & Equipment 404.55, Auto Value Parts/Hedahls 218.86, Nelson Sales & Service LLC 686.93, Steven Lust Automotive 280.67, Mac’s Inc. 18.92, Dakota Supply Group 276.69, Midstates Group 1,789.15, Ringgenberg Electric Inc. 15,414.59, Avera St Luke’s Hospital 1,350.00, Share Corp. 1,514.13, Crawford Trucks & Equipment 2,328.87, SD Police Chiefs’ Association 200.00, Diesel Machinery Inc. 5,000.00, Police Exec. Research Forum 250.00, Banner Associates Inc. 9,324.00, Dependable Sanitation 259.00, Sleuth Software 2,512.00, Aberdeen Family YMCA 41,250.00, Dakotaland Autoglass Inc. 180.00, Streicher’s Inc. 1,624.90, Kirk’s Auto 3,326.84, Affinis 1,590.54, Menards Inc. 1,637.10, Bound Tree Medical LLC 1,050.00, Dakota Fluid Power Inc. 504.53, Impact Janitorial 3,015.25, AT&T Cell 2,050.56, Kevin Bourdon 580.00, FBI – Leeda 50.00, Atco International 677.00, Evergreen Enterprises 1,676.78, Matheson Tri-Gas Inc 220.86, The UPS Store #4543 163.53, Pomp’s Tire Service 958.17, Abdn Downtown Assoc. 2,771.00, Dakota Oil 4,639.35, Push, Pedal, Pull 495.00, North Central Rental/Lease 15,729.00, Aberdeen Chrysler Center 800.00, Vestis Group Inc. 181.92, Applied Concepts Inc. 92.50, Michael Thomle 260.00, Grainger 769.24, Geffdog Designs 159.00, Midwest Pump & Tank 178.85, Knight Towing 7,630.00, A-1 Sanitation 11,222.98, Napa Central 198.37, Mike Lester 28.00, Jordan Rohrbach 28.00, Core & Main LP 21,671.98, Runnings Supply Inc. #14 753.56, Custom Installation Solutions 60.00, ODP Business Solutions LLC 120.00, Central Salt 13,751.73, Nextiva Inc. 7,689.65, Constellation Newenergy 32,170.03, Aberdeen Awards 30.00, Detectachem Inc. 56.12, T-Mobile USA Inc. 50.00, Chad Commet 28.00
Payroll for the period from February 23, 2025, through March 8, 2025, and city share of social security, old age & survivor’s insurance, retirement, health and life insurance.
Roll call vote to approve, with Council Member Ward abstaining, all others present voting aye, motion carried.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
Council Member Justin Reinbold announced his resignation as City Council Member of the Southwest District effective March 6, 2025.
City Manager Robin Bobzien provided updates on various board meetings, and recognized employee milestones,
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, motion by Reinbold, second by Novstrup, to adjourn the meeting. Voice vote to adjourn, all present voting aye, motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 5:56 p.m.
Prepared by Steven Thithavong for the Finance Office. /s/Jordan McQuillen, Finance Officer
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