By Aberdeen Insider - May 1, 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, April 21, 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, Tiffany Langer via teleconference, David Novstrup, and Mayor Travis Schaunaman.
City Staff present were Robin Bobzien, Ron Wager, Stuart Nelson, Ken Hubbart, Dave McNeil, and Jordan McQuillen.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Schaunaman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Liebelt, second by Novstrup, 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 April 7, 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 Ronayne, second by Liebelt, to approve the following items on the consent calendar:
LOTTERY NOTICE – receive and place on file: Boys and Girls Club of Aberdeen Area and Malchow Plaza Farmers Market
SET HEARING DATE ON APRIL 28, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. for a Special One Day Retail On-Sale Liquor License on May 2, 2025, for The Aberdeen Store dba The Market on the Plaza, retail wine license RW-30427 and retail beer license RB-27585, transfer to 225 3rd Ave SE, ARCC Library, 2nd floor for Spring Swing Concert and Dance
SET HEARING DATE ON MAY 5, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. for a Special One Day Retail On-Sale Wine License on May 22, 2025, for the Aberdeen Downtown Association Spring Wine Walk event on Main Street
SET HEARING DATE ON MAY 5, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. for a new Retail (on-off sale) Wine and Cider license for Very Necessary LLC dba Irie Vibes Sip & Paint, 10 5th Ave SW
SET HEARING DATE ON MAY 5, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. for a new Retail (on-off sale) Wine and Cider license for Sky LLC dba International Kitchen, 1721 6th Ave SE
REQUEST FOR STREET/TRAIL USE for Jamie Forrest on May 17, 2025 – private event
COMMUNITY EVENT PERMIT AND/OR STREET/TRAIL USE for the following events: 1. Malchow Plaza Farmers Market: Farmers Market every Saturday beginning May 10, 2025, through September 27, 2025, 2. Allevity: Meet the Racers on May 29, 2025, 3. Aberdeen Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB): SDHSAA Girls State Softball Welcome on June 6, 2025, 4. Vitalant Blood Services: Pint for a Pint Community Blood Drive on June 11, 2025, and 5. Pauer Sound LLC: Pauer of Music Festival on July 25, 2025, through July 27, 2025
JULY 2025 – JUNE 2026 RENEWALS FOR RETAIL ON-OFF SALE MALT BEVERAGE AND SD FARM WINE LICENSE in Aberdeen for the following businesses: 1. BPO Elks Lodge No. 1046, Inc., RB-2216, 2. 777 Aberdeen Casino – A, RB-2821, 3. 777 Aberdeen Casino – B, RB-2239, 4. Super 8 East Motel, RB-2336, 5. Fairfield Inn and Suites, RB-26866, and 6. My Place Hotel, RB-27310
Voice vote to approve, with Novstrup abstaining to item G, Ward abstaining from items B and G, all others present voting aye, motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
APPROVAL OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 24-04-05, AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SALES TAX REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2025A; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND MAKING PROVISIONS FOR THEIR PAYMENT
Finance Officer McQuillen presented Ordinance 24-04-05. Motion by Ward, second by Novstrup, to approve the first reading of Ordinance 24-04-05, an ordinance relating to sales tax revenue bonds, Series 2025A; authorizing the issuance and making provisions for their payment. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT OF MATT BRAUN AS PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY DIRECTOR
City Manager Bobzien presented the appointment. Motion by Johnson, second by Ward, to approve the appointment of Matt Braun as Parks, Recreation and Forestry Director beginning April 28, 2025, at the starting annual salary of $109,828.97, as recommended by the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Board. Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF A NEW RETAIL (ON-SALE) LIQUOR RESTAURANT LICENSE TO ALLEVITY ENTERTAINMENT, LLC AT 130 CENTENNIAL ST S
Mayor Schaunaman opened the public hearing for the new restaurant liquor license. Motion by Liebelt, second by Johnson, to approve a new Retail (on-sale) Liquor Restaurant License to Allevity Entertainment, LLC at 130 Centennial St S. Roll call vote to approve, with Ward and Novstrup abstaining, all others present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF 2025 BUDGETED TRANSFERS
Finance Officer McQuillen presented budgeted transfers. Motion by Johnson, second by Novstrup, to approve the 2025 Budgeted Transfers as presented within 2025 budget ordinance. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 25-04-04 SUPPLEMENTING THE 2025 BUDGET FOR VARIOUS UNANTICIPATED PROJECTS, ACTIVITIES AND EXPENDITURES
Finance Officer McQuillen presented Ordinance 25-04-04. Motion by Ronayne, second by Novstrup, to approve the first reading of Ordinance 25-04-04 supplementing the 2025 budget for various unanticipated projects, activities and expenditures. Roll call vote to approve, with Ward abstaining, all others present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 25-04-03 SUPPLEMENTING THE 2025 BUDGET FOR VARIOUS PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES
Finance Officer McQuillen presented Ordinance 25-04-03. Motion by Liebelt, second by Ward, to approve the first reading of Ordinance 25-04-03 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 ABATEMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES FOR REAL PROPERTY WITHIN CITY LIMITS
Finance Officer McQuillen presented the abatement. Motion by Johnson, second by Liebelt, to approve the abatement of property taxes for real property within city limits. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 24-04-02R CREATING AFFORDABLE HOUSING TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT #44
City Attorney Wager presented Resolution 24-04-02R. Motion by Ward, second by Fouberg, to approve Resolution 24-04-02R creating affordable housing Tax Increment Financing District #44. Roll call vote to approve with Ronayne abstaining, all others present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF FIRST READING OF ORD 25-04-01, A PETITION TO REZONE FROM A-1 TO R-2, PROPERTY AT 1510, 1602 & 1610 25TH AVENUE NE – WEST OF BAIRD PARK
Community Development Director Hubbart presented the first reading of Ordinance 25-04-01. Motion by Novstrup, second by Johnson, to approve the first reading of Ordinance 25-04-01, a petition to rezone from A-1 to R-2, Property at 1510, 1602 & 1610 25th Avenue NE – West of Baird Park. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF FIRST READING OF ORD 25-04-02, PETITION TO REZONE FROM I-2 TO C-2, PROPERTY AT 105 & 111 BROWN COUNTY 19 SOUTH – APPROXIMATELY ¼ MILE SOUTH OF 3M
Community Development Director Hubbart presented Ordinance 25-04-02. Motion by Ward, second by Novstrup, to approve the first reading of ORD 25-04-02, Petition to rezone from I-2 to C-2, Property at 105 & 111 Brown County 19 South – Approximately ¼ mile south of 3M. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF PURCHASE BUS WASH FROM TRIPLE D MARKETING IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,786.00
City Manager Bobzien presented the purchase. Motion by Ronayne, second by Johnson, to approve purchase Bus Wash from Triple D Marketing in the amount of $20,786.00. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF PAY REQUEST TO BENCO EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,706 TOWARD THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A FIXED FOUR POST LIFT
City Manager Bobzien presented the purchase. Motion by Liebelt, second by Ward, to approve the pay request to Benco Equipment in the amount of $27,706 toward the purchase and installation of a fixed four post lift. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO HELMS & ASSOCIATES FOR THE FOLLOWING INVOICES: 1. INVOICE #24 IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,792.33 FOR AIP PROJECT #3-46-0001-49-2023 RWY 13/31 REHABILITATION AND LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN PAY ESTIMATE, 2. INVOICE #16 IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,043.00 FOR AIP PROJECT #3-46-0001-52-2024 GA APRON RECONSTRUCTION, PHASE 2 AND AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN PAY ESTIMATE, 3. INVOICE #1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,309.79 FOR AIP PROJECT #3-46-0001-55-2025 AIRPORT TERMINAL EXPANSION – RECONSTRUCT TERMINAL COMPONENTS TO ACCOMMODATE TSA MACHINES) AND AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN PAY ESTIMATE
City Manager Bobzien indicated no additions to the pay requests. Motion by Johnson, second by Ward, to approve payment to Helms & Associates for the following invoices: 1. Invoice #24 in the amount of $3,792.33 for AIP Project #3-46-0001-49-2023 Rwy 13/31 Rehabilitation and Lighting Improvements and authorize City Manager to sign pay estimate, 2. Invoice #16 in the amount of $8,043.00 for AIP Project #3-46-0001-52-2024 GA Apron Reconstruction, Phase 2 and authorize City Manager to sign pay estimate, 3. Invoice #1 in the amount of $24,309.79 for AIP Project #3-46-0001-55-2025 Airport Terminal Expansion – Reconstruct Terminal components to accommodate TSA machines) and authorize City Manager to sign pay estimate. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF TWO JOHN DEERE 1585 TERRAINCUT MOWERS FROM RDO EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $96,495.70, AND TO DECLARE SURPLUS TWO 2018 JOHN DEERE 1585 TERRAINCUT MOWERS
City Manager Bobzien presented the purchase and surplus. Motion by Ronayne, second by Novstrup, to approval of purchase of two John Deere 1585 TerrainCut Mowers from RDO Equipment through Sourcewell in the amount of $96,495.70, and to declare surplus two 2018 John Deere 1585 TerrainCut Mowers. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF PAY REQUEST #5 IN THE AMOUNT OF $144,608.48 TO B&B CONTRACTING INC. FOR SS-2024-1 (KLINE STREET STORM SEWER)
City Engineer Nelson presented the pay request. Motion by Ronayne, second by Johnson, to approve pay request #5 in the amount of $144,608.48 to B&B Contracting Inc. for SS-2024-1 (Kline Street Storm Sewer). Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
Motion by Liebelt, second by Novstrup, to approve payment of the bills listed for April 21, 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 1,423.76: T&S Investments LLC 48.31, Marble Properties Inc. 6.54, Ashton Davis 136.49, James Von Tesmar 108.61, Delbert Dutenhoffer 35.29, Jobi Gramlow 26.99, Marble Properties LLC 149.96, Plaza Rentals LLP 98.08, American News 813.67, SD Department of Revenue 10,007.00, Benefit Resource LLC 348.50, Delta Dental of SD 101.90, Wellmark BCBS of SD 116,625.76, 3M 1,844.44, A-1 Sanitation 9,790.86, ABC Seamless of Aberdeen 5,496.00, Aberdak Club 675.00, Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce 630.00, Aberdeen Insider 253.54, Aberdeen Optimist Club 13,325.18, Aberdeen School Dist. 6-1 2,630.25, Adapco Inc. 39,565.76, Advance Auto Parts 240.22, AE2S 642.00, Aerosimple LLC 9,000.00, American Lodging Supply 1,016.33, Andrew Rohrbach 228.00, Ann Scott 210.00, Aqua Pure Inc. 7,670.00, Atco International 192.68, Auto Value Parts/Hedahls 5,872.20, Autozone 80.38, Avera St. Luke’s Hospital 858.33, B&B Contracting 144,608.48, Banner Associates Inc. 104,917.00, Barry Dunlavy 34.00, Barton Heating & A/C Inc. 712.56, Beacon Athletics 3,660.73, Benco Equipment 27,706.00, Best Carpet Cleaning 580.00, Borns Group 9,590.02, Brandon Smith 34.00, Brown County Landfill 18,351.84, Butler Machinery Co. 114.91, Caleb Crosby 75.00, Cardconnect 325.00, Carpet Master 945.00, Carrot-Top Industries 663.30, Cartney Bearing Co. 59.60, Catherine Victoria Persha 30.00, Center Point Large Print 198.96, Century Business Products 911.37, Chance Rides Manufacturing Inc. 410.95, Chelsey Albrecht 150.00, Chemco Systems LP 1,750.73, Cherise Mayer 15.00, City Treasurer 37.90, Climate Control 78,513.82, Coast to Coast Computer 392.74, Coca-Cola Bottling Co. 103.00, Cole Bergan 522.00, Cole Papers Inc. 3,979.95, Connections Inc. EAP 520.80, Constellation Newenergy 15,082.07, Convention Visitors Bureau 46,802.66, Cooper Animal Clinic P.C. 335.97, Crawford Trucks & Equipment 3,459.52, Crescent Electric Supply 906.45, Curt Fredrickson 264.00, Custom Installation Solutions 352.50, Dakota Broadcasting LLC 500.00, Dakota Doors Incorporated 1,329.54, Dakota Electronics LLC 434.60, Dakota Fluid Power Inc. 1,073.69, Dakota Oil 1,473.52, Dakota Outdoors 750.00, Dakota Pump Inc. 953.03, Dakota Supply Group 1,683.86, Dakotaland Autoglass Inc. 138.05, Daniel Orr 510.00, Dawn Menning 82.50, Dependable Sanitation 33,748.48, Dept. of Ag & Natural Resources 250.00, Diamond Dry Cleaning 76.26, Diesel Machinery Inc 425.24, Direct Automation LLC 2,055.28, Dockendorf Equip Co. Inc. 11,143.67, Domino’s Pizza 457.96, Downie’s Piano Tuning 130.00, DSS Image Apparel 3,510.00, Duncan Co. 2,489.14, Efraimson Electric Inc. 1,213.43, Eide Bailly LLP 593.25, Farm Power Mfg. Inc. 562.24, Ferguson Waterworks #2516 2,459.70, Fire Safety First 4,463.50, Fordham Signs 1,364.59, Forsyth & Zahn Construction 6,029.64, G&R Controls Inc. 3,050.00, Gale/Cengage Learning 396.98, Gardner Denver Nash LLC 924.00, Geffdog Designs 883.76, Graham Tire Co. 1,750.73, Grainger 1,262.69, Graymont (WI) LLC 5,396.52, Griffin Hieb 40.00, Haar Plumbing & Heating, Inc. 2,260.40, Hach Co. 3,684.89, Happyornot Americas Inc. 3,323.93, Harms Oil Company 47,597.51, Hase Plumbing & Heating 3,471.20, Hawkins Inc. 3,696.70, Helms & Associates 40,454.58, Henry Schein Inc. 44.55, Hillyard Sioux Falls 454.51, HKG Architects Inc. 157,670.00, House of Glass Inc. 7,569.62, Hub City Radio 13,253.86, IMEG 1,693.00, Impact Janitorial 3,640.25, Ingram Library Services 3,220.60, International Cybernetics Co. LP 6,050.00, Interstate Battery Arlington 427.85, J P Cooke Co. 92.95, James Knute Reierson 40.00, James Valley Coop Tele. Co. 35.20, JB’s Construction 5,930.54, Jennifer Ring 349.34, Jerry Taylor 56.25, JGE Inc. 4,887.90, JGE Rental Equipment LLC 150.00, John Kersten 450.00, Jonah Dohrer 120.00, Jonathon Murdy 4,166.00, Jordan Menken 220.00, Joshua Steinwandt 48.00, K&S Plumbing Inc. 118.82, Kamibashi Asian Art 247.50, Kanopy, Inc. 195.00, Katrina Holzkamm 120.00, Ken Hubbart 34.00, Ken’s Superfair Foods 508.90, Kessler’s Inc. 168.94, Killoran Trucking & Brokerage 15,589.56, Kirk’s Auto 7,584.45, Knight Towing 450.00, Kodru Equipment Inc. 5,464.38, Ladner Electric 270.51, Lawson Products Inc. 1,590.13, Leidholdt Tool Sales LLC 790.21, Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. 424.87, Linde Inc. 7,731.90, Linnea Nesheim 90.00, Livestock Specialist Inc. 63.87, Mac’s Inc. 424.43, Marco Technologies LLC 5,256.36, Matheson Tri-Gas Inc. 380.48, Matt Hill 34.00, Matthew Bender & Co. Inc. 115.43, M-B Companies Inc. 18,794.64, McMaster-Carr Supply Co. 1,367.46, McQuillen Creative Group Inc. 483.16, Megan Kusler 460.00, Menards Inc. 8,206.41, Metering & Technology Solutions 108,385.80, Mia Hinsz 119.00, Midstates Group 4,769.15, Midwest Alarm Company 372.47, Midwest Tape 2,706.64, Miracle Recreation Equipment 7,547.05, MTI Distributing 1,379.93, MVTL Laboratories Inc. 1,800.50, Napa Central 27.49, Nextiva Inc. 7,855.03, Northern Valley Communications 1,027.52, Nsu Workstudy 524.44, O’Connor Company 689.49, Olson’s Pest Technicians 410.00, O’Reilly Auto Parts 52.98, Overdrive Inc. 6,975.99, Pace Analytical Services LLC 68.00, Pantorium 22.00, Patricia Brosz 1,170.00, Pauer Sound & Music Inc. 553.92, Performance Oil & Lubricants 3,811.72, Pierson Ford-Lincoln-Mercury 48,042.01, Platinum Auto Spa 34.00, Plunkett’s Pest Control 347.54, Pomp’s Tire Service 2,152.60, Pontem Software 2,450.00, Production Monkeys.Com 650.00, Quality Equipment & Service Inc. 107.48, Quality Flow Systems Inc. 955.53, Quality Welding Inc. 108.35, Quill Corporation 189.08, R&R Products Inc. 319.90, Randy Murphy 360.00, RDO Equipment Co. 7,985.02, Rhodes Anderson Agency 50.00, Rivards Turf & Forage 3,226.00, Rockmount Research & Alloys 599.02, Runnings Supply Inc. #14 3,115.87, Ryan Derouchey 116.00, Safety Service Inc. 720.16, Sanford Health 750.00, Sanitation Products Inc. 4,982.08, Sarah Lout 50.00, SD Assn. Rural Water Systems 1,540.00, Sd Department Health Lab 72.00, SD Department of Labor 498.00, SD Dept. of Public Safety 2,590.00, SD Div of Motor Vehicles 6.00, SD Redbook Fund 520.80, SD Secretary of State 30.00, SD State Historical Society 34.63, Sewer Duck Inc. 700.00, Shannon Broderson 180.00, Sherwin-Williams Co. 122.16, Sioux Valley Environmental Inc. 1,050.00, Snow Machines Inc. 240.53, South Dakota One Call 129.92, Spectrum Promotional Products 5,132.61, Stan Houston Equipment Inc. 929.48, Staples 216.24, Steve Markley 629.70, Steven Lust Automotive 134.30, Stryker Sales Corp. 609.00, Swanson Electric 3,061.23, Symbolarts, LLC 1,262.50, Target Specialty Products 4,394.75, The Lodge at Deadwood 1,017.00, Thein Well 52,919.99, Thomson Reuters 435.85, Tim Reed 1,999.00, Titan Access Productivity 1,943.00, Totally Tubular Mfg. 233.71, Town & Country Lumber 86.67, Triple D Marketing Inc. 4,157.20, Triplec Pros Window Cleaning 2,500.00, Tri-State Water Inc. 114.00, Ty Sieber 120.00, Tyler Technologies 5.00, Tyson Paulson 100.00, Uline 1,688.29, Ultimate Graphics 446.25, Verizon Wireless 237.48, Vestis Group Inc. 2,420.63, Vollan Oil Co. 9,286.37, Western Area Power ADM 5,688.82,
Payroll for the period from April 6, 2025, through April 19, 2025, and city share of social security, old age & survivor’s insurance, retirement, health and life insurance. EFTPS 169,172.60, SD Retirement System 104,703.14, City Health Insurance 87,512.50, Governing Body Council 3,401.22, City Manager 9,681.75, Attorney 8,921.07, Finance Office 17,944.57, Human Resources 12,532.76, Municipal Hall 2,184.98, Computer Services 6,409.60, Community Development 18,027.98, Engineering 14,504.68, Police 176,668.93, Dawson Mcneil 22.81/hr, Tyler Bogue 34.05/hr, Fire 167,471.70, Building Inspection 7,825.60, Street 38,997.91, Traffic Control 9,245.77, Utilities – General 10,747.89, Solid Waste 26,789.67, Wastewater Treatment 24,411.46, Utilities – Sewer 15,061.61, Water Treatment Plant 26,166.40, Utilities – Water 16,613.91, Airport 21,835.08, Cemetery 4,548.59, Transit 29,893.42, Terry Nash 21.71/hr, West Nile 418.00, Meals On Wheels 758.25, Concessions 85.32, Hailey Fesler 13.25/hr, Shelbey Fortin 13.25/hr, Kylie Herman 13.00/hr, Addison Jenson 13.25/hr, Corey Kitto 13.00/hr, Catherine Kolb 13.00/hr, Katelyn Mehlhaff 14.00/hr, Kjersten Staebner 13.50/hr, Saffron Steiger 13.00/hr, Kirra Stillman 13.00/hr, Madalyn Bettmann 16.25/hr, Admin 10,726.69, Participant Rec 11,006.02, Anizye Grode 14.00/hr, Park Rec Arcc 30,114.72, Aquatic Center 361.00, Patrick Severson 14.00/hr, Park Rec Golf 8,026.72, Donald Craft 16.50/hr, David Hagen 15.25/hr, David Rice 14.75/hr, Mike Sommers 14.25/hr, Scott Sueltz 16.75/hr, Pc Complex 9,140.13, Nicolette Richardson 14.00/hr, Park Rec Senior Center 6,125.96, Paddle Boats:, Logan Glodrey 13.00/hr, Campground 340.84, Reese Comstock 15.00/hr, Karlie Cooper 14.00/hr, Rodney Eisenbeisz 16.00/hr, Wayne Johnson 17.75/hr, Lisa Mcneely 14.75/hr, Gretchen Rux 14.75/hr, Rides:, Jana Dignan 13.25/hr, Angel Frey 13.75/hr, Zoe Hahler 13.25/hr, Axton Johnson 13.00/hr, Baeten Klatt 13.00/hr, Gianna Madsen 13.25/hr, Nai’a Meidinger 13.25/hr, Kegan Mountain 13.00/hr, Andrew Perleberg 14.75/hr, Aidan Preszler 13.00/hr, Lavayah Russell 13.25/hr, Caiden Siebert 13.75/hr, Kyley Stewart 13.50/hr, Parks 22,074.24, Jean Angerhofer 16.00/hr, Gary Brubaker 15.25/hr, David Gackle 16.00/hr, Richard Knodel 15.25/hr, Tim Thoreson 15.25/hr, Parks/Wylie 12,453.78, Allen Auske 14.50/hr, Zachary Evans 14.00/hr, Mitchell Mcneil 15.25/hr, Wendell Niewenhuis 17.75/hr, Thomas Sahli 16.00/hr, Michael Terry 14.00/hr, Forestry 9,848.32, Gerold Bitz 16.50/hr, Tyler Lemley 14.00/hr, Library 33,762.91, City Econ Dev 2,989.60
Roll call vote to approve with Council Member Ward, Ronayne and Mayor Schaunaman abstaining, all others present voting aye, motion carried.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Bobzien recapped various meetings.
Mayor Schaunaman left the meeting at 6:18 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Schaunaman returned to the meeting at 6:21 p.m.
Motion by Ward, second by Novstrup, to move into executive session at 6:21 p.m. to consult with legal counsel to discuss proposed or pending litigation or contractual matters, pursuant to SDCL §1-25-2(3). Voice Vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
Motion by Novstrup, second by Ward, to move out of executive session at 7:03 p.m. Voice Vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
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 7:03 p.m.
Prepared by Steven Thithavong for the Finance Office. /s/Jordan McQuillen, Finance Officer
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