By Aberdeen Insider - May 28, 2026 in ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
MAY 18, 2026 MEETING MINUTES
City Council Chambers, 123 South Lincoln Street, Municipal Building, Aberdeen, South Dakota, May 18, 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, 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, Ken Hubbart, Joel Weig, Rich Krokel, Tanner Jondahl, Matt Braun, Jeromy Thorstenson, Dawn Thorstenson, and Jordan McQuillen.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Boy Scout Troup 188 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Nilson, second by Ekanger, to approve the agenda. Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
MINUTES
Motion by Ward, second by Liebelt, to approve the minutes of the May 4, 2026, 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 Fouberg, second by Ward, to approve the following items on the consent calendar:
PROCLAMATION: National Public Works Week, May 17-23, 2026
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS LICENSE – Witte Exteriors
LIST OF BUSINESSES WITH (RB) ON-OFF SALE MALT BEVERAGE & SD FARM WINE RENEWALS FOR JULY 2026 – JUNE 2027: Casino Korner RB-2157, Schwan’s Recreation RB-2205, Ken’s Bottle Shop RB-2206, Casino Bleu RB-2210, Holiday Stationstore #500 RB-2220, Ez Stop RB-2225, Lafayette Casino #2 RB-2227, C-Express 8th Ave Suite 2 RB-2230, C-Express North Second RB-2231, Heartland Players Club RB-2236, 777 Aberdeen Casino – B RB-2239, Gas N Goodies RB-2244, Kusler’s C Store RB-2257, Deuces Wild Casino RB-2282, C-Express State RB-2290, Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant RB-2307, 4 Aces Casino RB-2326, Aberdeen Super 8 East Motel RB-2336, C-Express 8th Ave RB-2419, Royal Casino RB-2507, R & A Bar RB-2745, Grand Casino RB-2755, Lafayette Casino RB-2768, 6th Avenue Pit Stop RB-2777, 777 Aberdeen Casino – A RB-2821, Casino Korner Suite C RB-3205, Bonn Express RB-3433, C-Express Suite 1 RB-3439, C-Express Suite 2 RB-3451, C-Express Suite 3 RB-3530, Heartland Cafe and Casino RB-3546, Aberdeen Pit Stop RB-3571, Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant RB-3630, 6th Ave Casino RB-3750, Wild Bill’s Casino RB-3776, Heartland Players Club 2 RB-3777, Rolling Hills Golf Club RB-3802, Americinn Of Aberdeen RB-3885, Lee Park Pro Golf Shop RB-25059, M & H Gas RB-25861, Target Store T-0848 RB-25863, Fairfield Inn and Suites RB-26866, Mulligans-Street Corner Market RB-27800, Engels Event Company RB-27988, Golden Ticket Cinemas Aberdeen 9 RB-28532, Aberdeen Community Theatre RB-29188, Dollar General Store #30117 RB-29963, Modalane RB-30464
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE – Thursday, May 21, 2026. The public auction will begin at 3:00 p.m. at the Public Works Shop area located at the 1000 Block of 3rd Avenue Southwest or near the corner of 10th Street South & 3rd Avenue Southwest. A list of surplus items may be obtained at the City Finance Office, First Floor of the Municipal Building which is located at 123 South Lincoln Street
DECLARE CITY VEHICLES AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZE: 1. Sale of Surplus at public auction on May 21, 2026, at 3:00 PM at Public Works Facility at 1002 SW 3rd Ave as authorized by SDCL 6-13-6, and 2. Conveyance of certain items to other units of government as authorized by SDCL 6-5-5
SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON JUNE 1, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. for a rescheduled event for a Special One-Day Retail On-Sale Beer, Wine and Cider License for Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce, Business After Hours event at Aberdeen Dental, 4015 Steele Ave, on July 16, 2026
DAY CARE LICENSE RENEWAL: Joan Hanson
LOTTERY NOTICE: Aberdeen Aqua Addicts Ski Team, Disabled American Veterans and Swanson O’Connor Chapter 13
NEW TAXI CAB DRIVER LICENSE: Kari Severson
Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 26-05-01 SUPPLEMENTING THE 2026 BUDGET FOR VARIOUS PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES
Finance Officer McQuillen presented the second reading of the ordinance. Motion by Ward, second by Nilson, to approve the second reading of Ordinance 26-05-01 supplementing the 2026 budget for various Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department activities. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARING AND 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 HUFF CONSTRUCTION, 525 N ENTERPRISE STREET, ON JUNE 11, 2026
Mayor Schaunaman opened the public hearing for the special one-day license. Motion by Ronayne, second by Novstrup, to approve a Special One-Day Retail On-Sale Beer, Wine and Cider License for Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce, Business After Hours event at Huff Construction, 525 N Enterprise Street, on June 11, 2026. Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING AND 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 BERKSHIRE PLAZA PARKING LOT, 405 8TH AVE NW, ON AUGUST 6, 2026
Mayor Schaunaman opened the public hearing for the special one-day license. Motion by Fouberg, second by Ward, to approve a Special One-Day Retail On-Sale Beer, Wine and Cider License for Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce, Business After Hours event at Berkshire Plaza Parking Lot, 405 8th Ave NW, on August 6, 2026. Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF A SPECIAL ONE DAY RETAIL ON-SALE WINE LICENSE ON MAY 21, 2026, FOR THE ABERDEEN DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION WINE WALK EVENT ON MAIN STREET
Mayor Schaunaman opened the public hearing for the special one-day license. Motion by Ward, second by Nilson, to approve a Special One Day Retail On-Sale Wine License on May 21, 2026, for the Aberdeen Downtown Association Wine Walk event on Main Street. Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL FOR THE FOLLOWING ALCOHOL LICENSE TRANSFER: 1. TRANSFER OF PACKAGE OFF SALE LIQUOR LICENSE PL-5084 FROM AIRPORT FUEL LLC DBA HOLIDAY STATION, 4707 6TH AVE SE TO HOLIDAY STATIONSTORES, LLC DBA CIRCLE K #2746660, 4707 6TH AVE SE, AND 2. TRANSFER OF RETAIL ON-OFF SALE MALT BEVERAGE & SD FARM WINE LICENSE RB-2219 FROM AIRPORT FUEL LLC DBA HOLIDAY STATION, 4707 6TH AVE SE TO HOLIDAY STATIONSTORES, LLC DBA CIRCLE K #2746660, 4707 6TH AVE SE
Mayor Schaunaman opened the public hearing for the transfer of the licenses. Motion by Ward, second by Novstrup, to approve the following alcohol license transfer: 1. Transfer of Package Off Sale Liquor License PL-5084 from Airport Fuel LLC dba Holiday Station, 4707 6th Ave SE to Holiday Stationstores, LLC dba Circle K #2746660, 4707 6th Ave SE, and 2. Transfer of Retail On-Off Sale Malt Beverage & SD Farm Wine License RB-2219 from Airport Fuel LLC dba Holiday Station, 4707 6th Ave SE to Holiday Stationstores, LLC dba Circle K #2746660, 4707 6th Ave SE. Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL FOR THE FOLLOWING ALCOHOL LICENSE TRANSFER: 1. TRANSFER OF PACKAGE OFF SALE LIQUOR LICENSE PL-20642 FROM KESSLER FUEL LLC DBA KESSLER’S HOLIDAY, 702 6TH AVE SE TO HOLIDAY STATIONSTORES, LLC DBA CIRCLE K #2746661, 702 6TH AVE SE, AND 2. TRANSFER OF RETAIL ON-OFF SALE MALT BEVERAGE & SD FARM WINE LICENSE RB-25859 FROM KESSLER FUEL LLC DBA KESSLER’S HOLIDAY, 702 6TH AVE SE TO HOLIDAY STATIONSTORES, LLC DBA CIRCLE K #2746661, 702 6TH AVE SE
Mayor Schaunaman opened the public hearing for the transfer of the licenses. Motion by Liebelt, second by Ward, to approve the following alcohol license transfer: 1. Transfer of Package Off Sale Liquor License PL-20642 from Kessler Fuel LLC dba Kessler’s Holiday, 702 6th Ave SE to Holiday Stationstores, LLC dba Circle K #2746661, 702 6th Ave SE, and 2. Transfer of Retail On-Off Sale Malt Beverage & SD Farm Wine License RB-25859 from Kessler Fuel LLC dba Kessler’s Holiday, 702 6th Ave SE to Holiday Stationstores, LLC dba Circle K #2746661, 702 6th Ave SE. Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL TO APPOINT JEROMY THORSTENSON AS THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
City Manager McNeil presented the appointment. Motion by Liebelt, second by Johnson, to approve the appointment of Jeromy Thorstenson as the Public Works Director. Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF PAY REQUEST #1 FOR PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE BUILDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,228.00 TO HKG ARCHITECTS, INC. OF ABERDEEN, SD
Public Works Director Thorstenson presented the pay request. Motion by Johnson, second by Ekanger, to approve Pay Request #1 for Public Works Maintenance Building in the amount of $65,228.00 to HKG Architects, Inc. of Aberdeen, SD. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF CONTRACT TO INSTALL VENTILATION IN SELECT CITY SHOP BUILDINGS
City Manager McNeil presented the contract. Motion by Ward, second by Ekanger, to approve the proposal from Barton Heating & Air Conditioning in the amount $70,600 for labor and materials to install ventilation equipment in City Shop buildings 902, 1002, 1008, and 1024; and to authorize the City Manager to sign necessary documents. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF PAY REQUEST # 11 FOR THE WRF FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,010,687.75 TO PKG CONTRACTING INC.
Water Reclamation Superintendent Fischer presented the pay request. Motion by Ronayne, second by Ward, to approve Pay Request # 11 for the WRF Facility Improvements Project in the amount of $3,010,687.75 to PKG Contracting Inc. Roll call vote to approve, with Council Member Nilson abstaining, all others present voting aye, motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST READING AND PASSAGE OF RESOLUTION APPROVING LEASE OF THE MUNICIPAL HANGAR TO HANGAR 9 FOR 5 YEARS, WITH ONE RENEWAL OPTION, BEGINNING IN 2026
Mayor Schaunaman opened the public hearing for the first reading of the resolution and Transportation Director Krokel presented the resolution. After notice as required by law and a public hearing upon the proposed lease, motion by Johnson, second by Ward, to approve first reading and passage of Resolution No. 26-05-01R leasing a 60′ x 90′ steel, aircraft storage hangar at the Aberdeen Regional Airport for a period of five (5) years, with an additional five-year renewal option, to Hangar 9, Inc., a private person, for an annual rental of $15,000, plus 3% annual increase, upon terms and conditions to be set forth in a “Municipal Hangar Lease Agreement” and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF BID BY NORTHERN PLAINS CONTRACTING OF WOLVERTON, MN IN THE AMOUNT OF $570,000.00 FOR WATER TREATMENT PLANT LIME SLAKER REPLACEMENT
City Manager McNeil presented the bid recommendation. Motion by Ronayne, second by Ward, to approve the bid by Northern Plains Contracting of Wolverton, MN in the amount of $570,000.00 for Water Treatment Plant Lime Slaker Replacement. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL TO DECLARE SURPLUS PROPERTY THE ATTACHED TWENTY-FOUR (24) FIREARMS AND ACCESSORIES AND ONE (1) CROSSBOW
Police Chief Jondahl presented the surplus property request. Motion by Liebelt, second by Novstrup, to approve and declare surplus property the attached twenty-four (24) firearms and accessories and one (1) crossbow. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING PAYMENT REQUEST FOR INVOICES, PAY ESTIMATE #3, AND CHANGE ORDER #1, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE RELATED DOCUMENTS FOR AIP/AIG (IIJA) PROJECT #3-46-0001-55/56-2025 AIRPORT TERMINAL EXPANSION: 1. HELMS & ASSOCIATES INVOICE #2 IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,569.27, 2. HELMS & ASSOCIATES INVOICE #14 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,438.68, 3. QUEST CONSTRUCTION CHANGE ORDER #1 AN INCREASE IN CONTRACT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,164.69, AND 4. QUEST CONSTRUCTION PAY ESTIMATE #3 IN THE AMOUNT OF $77,364.62
Transportation Director Krokel presented the requests for AIP/AIG (IIJA) Project #3-46-0001-55/56-2025 Airport Terminal Expansion. Motion by Johnson, second by Ward, to approve the following payment request for invoices, Pay Estimate #3, and Change Order #1, and authorization for the City Manager to execute related documents for AIP/AIG (IIJA) Project #3-46-0001-55/56-2025 Airport Terminal Expansion: 1. Helms & Associates invoice #2 in the amount of $6,569.27, 2. Helms & Associates invoice #14 in the amount of $1,438.68, 3. Quest Construction change order #1 an increase in contract, in the amount of $35,164.69, and 4. Quest Construction pay estimate #3 in the amount of $77,364.62. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO HELMS & ASSOCIATES FOR INVOICE #5 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,800.11 AND TO AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN INVOICE FOR AIP PROJECT #3-46-0001-58-2026 SRE BUILDING EXPANSION
Transportation Director Krokel presented the pay request. Motion by Ekanger, second by Johnson, to approve payment to Helms & Associates for invoice #5 in the amount of $2,800.11 and to 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 PURCHASING FUELS FROM THE STATE CONTRACTS FOR THIS AREA
Public Works Director Thorstenson presented the fuels recommendation. Motion by Ronayne, second by Ekanger, to approve the recommendation of purchasing gasoline and diesel fuels for the 2026-2027 season off of the State contracts. 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 May 18, 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 840.10: Jerry Markovetz 17.61, Edith Lien 191.04, Jason Digman 57.25, Branden Jepsen 119.64, Gregg Brooks, 59.29, Steven Rudebusch 62.01, L13 Properties LLC 60.35, Cooper Logan 50.93, Aberdeen Development Corp. 145.50, Edward Maeyaert 76.48, Wellmark 59,683.73, Century Link 5,000.00, SD Dept. of Revenue 24,304.93, U.S. Bank Corp. ACH 39,056.25, U.S. Bank Corp. ACH 23,468.75, U.S. Bank Corp. ACH 376,346.51, U.S. Bank Corp. ACH 56,850.00, U.S. Bank Corp. ACH 18,700.00, U.S. Bank Corp. ACH 23,687.50, A & C Sales LLC 250.00, A-1 Sanitation & Recycling LLC 13,530.40, Abdn Area Humane Society 6,400.00, Aberdeen Catholic Schools 2,171.44, Aberdeen Chrysler Center 2,063.00, ADB Safegate Americas LLC 1,393.18, Advantage Police Supply 4,614.00, Aerial Services Inc. 7,460.00, Airgas USA LLC 160.90, All Over Roofing LLC 30,600.00, Allyna Spencer 24.72, Amazon Capital Services 414.69, Anchor Industries Inc. 4,972.00, Aqua Pure Inc. 350.00, Associated Supply Co. Inc. 87.92, ATCO International 5,525.40, Audrey Oliver 60.03, Austin Fischbach 102.00, Auto Value – Aberdeen 3,217.04, AutoZone 223.06, Ava Nannenga 63.56, Avera St. Luke’s Hospital 5,095.28, Badger Meter Inc. 2,341.07, Banner Associates Inc. 91,063.53, Barton Heating & A/C Inc. 843.28, Best Western Ramkota Pierre 846.00, Big Dog Publishing 259.50, Bob Pagel 43.00, Bound Tree Medical LLC 2,352.99, Briggs Parsons 45.90, Brown County Landfill 23,996.60, Brown County Treasurer 28.70, Butler Machinery Co. 497.47, Bytespeed LLC 1,922.00, Caleb Crosby 42.00, CardConnect LLC 325.00, Cardinal Tracking Inc. 9,225.30, Cartney Bearing Co. 12.50, Celine Song 8.47, Center Point Large Print 272.72, Century Business Products 1,644.84, Charlie Wager 14.83, Charlotte Nora 31.78, Chelsee Shortt 80.00, Christopher Massa 250.00, City Treasurer 83.60, Climate Control 199.95, Coca-Cola Bottling Co. 423.40, Cole Papers Inc. 2,216.92, Connections Inc. EAP 610.60, Convention Visitors Bureau 51,433.84, Cordelia Kitto 38.84, Cormac Sullivan 29.66, Crawford Trucks & Equip. 856.88, Crescent Electric Supply 872.84, Cullen Lesnar 35.31, Custom Installation Solutions 1,260.00, CWF Masonry & Construction Inc. 13,204.41, D&O Trucking LLC 525.00, Dakota Electronics LLC 3,400.10, Dakota Fluid Power Inc. 2,450.55, Dakota Oil 928.35, Dakota Outdoors 735.00, Dakota Pump & Control 6,203.58, Dakota Riggers & Tool Supply 384.25, Dakota Supply Group 7,127.78, Dakotascapes LLC 8,557.08, David Dosch 54.00, David’s Lawn & Snow 255.00, Demco Inc. 77.46, Dependable Sanitation 33,964.84, Derek Cleveland 43.00, Diamond Dry Cleaning 125.95, Diesel Machinery Inc. 978.72, Domino’s Pizza 350.62, Don’s Builders Hardware 448.60, DSS Image Apparel 4,544.00, DuBois Chemicals Inc. 11,453.20, Dustin Kamphuis 179.26, Dylan Nicholson 600.00, EBSCO Information Services 5.50, Efraimson Electric Inc. 506.77, Eide Bailly LLP 18,175.00, Elias Woizeschke 21.19, Ella Conrade 11.30, Emberline Press Inc. 8,761.56, Emmaline Morehouse-Peterson 17.66, Entenmann-Rovin Co. 679.20, Environmental Express Inc. 799.01, Erik Feickert 112.00, Ethan Barondeau 300.00, Evan Nannenga 35.31, Evergreen Enterprises 1,082.80, Fay’s Refrigeration LLC 1,416.88, Ferguson Waterworks #2516 10,777.59, Firetech Supplies LLC 17,800.00, Francine O’Kennedy 99.58, Frontier Precision Inc. 37,317.10, G & R Controls Inc. 3,475.87, Gardner Locksmith 574.28, Gary’s Engine & Repair 335.31, Geffdog Designs 2,139.95, Geoff Stoltenburg 102.00, Glenn Bitz 210.00, Grace Preszler 67.09, Grainger 1,694.94, Graymont (WI) LLC 24,886.60, Groton Veterinary Clinic 29.68, Haar Plumbing & Heating, Inc. 3,018.15, Hach Co. 305.33, Hase Plumbing & Heating 564.98, Haven Brunes 400.00, Hawkins Inc. 9,702.05, Helms & Associates 37,781.35, Hepper’s Sport Center Inc. 54.13, HKG Architects Inc. 65,228.00, House of Glass Inc. 3,880.09, Hub City Radio 6,408.26, Humana 271.96, Impact Janitorial 3,850.25, Ingram Library Services 3,172.67, Interstate Battery Arlington 1,241.60, Isabelle Lovrien 38.84, Jackie Witlock 107.10, Jacobs Construction 97,764.96, James Valley Coop Telephone Co. 47.86, Jarman’s Water Systems 470.00, Jayda Lubin 23.31, Jeff Neal 92.00, Jefferson Partners LP 347.62, Jennah Farrell 102.00, Jerry’s Transmission Service 510.36, JGE Inc. 529.00, John Patzlaff 100.00, Johnson Feed Inc. 9,859.13, Jonah Stolp 54.00, Jonathon Murdy 4,166.00, Jordan Menken 63.00, Joshua Opp 675.00, Joye Ward 100.00, Julie Borr 100.00, Katrina Holzkamm 68.00, Kayla Duncan 250.00, Keith Aman 43.00, Ken Hubbart 54.00, Ken’s Alignment 155.10, Ken’s Superfair Foods 529.31, Khloe Kramp 24.72, Kirk’s Auto 5,003.40, KJ Vance 10.59, Kory Pickrel 92.00, Kyle Hoff 600.00, L. G. Everist Inc. 1,477.28, Ladner Electric 196.13, Language Line Services 1,183.80, Linde Gas & Equip. Inc. 489.69, Lou’s Gloves Inc. 330.00, Lucy Lebeau 183.62, Lumen Harper 38.84, M & T Fire & Safety Inc. 1,185.27, Mackayla Wipf 22.60, Mac’s Inc. 219.69, Marco Technologies LLC 422.26, Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC 4,140.00, Matthew Bender & Co. Inc. 130.43, Matt’s Tree Service 350.00, M-B Companies Inc. 187.72, McKesson Medical-Surgical Inc. 368.78, McMaster-Carr Supply Co. 355.99, McQuillen Creative Group Inc. 4,599.92, Melanie Podoll 28.00, Menards Inc. 11,979.63, Michael Bartz 102.00, Michael Law 92.00, Midstates Group 17,522.65, Midwest Pump & Tank 32.00, Midwest Tape 3,821.24, Mike Hepola 54.00, Mina O’Kennedy 94.63, Molly Royals 275.00, MTI Distributing 25,730.40, Napa Central 143.80, Nelson Sales & Service LLC 214.25, Newman Signs Inc. 735.30, Nextiva Inc. 7,795.66, Nippon Sanso Matheson Inc. 197.17, Northern Plains Animal Health 120.98, Northern Valley Communications 1,032.33, NSU Workstudy 455.63, Olson’s Pest Technicians 410.00, One Source 592.45, O’Reilly Auto Parts 317.76, Oshkosh Aerotech LLC 129.37, OverDrive Inc. 1,570.53, Paisley Nelson 50.14, Parkview Nursery Inc. 9,901.00, Pauer Sound LLC 64.00, Paula Nelson 54.00, Performance Oil & Lubricants 2,891.30, Peter Burckhard 300.00, Pierson Ford-Lincoln-Mercury 4,351.25, PKG Contracting Inc. 3,010,687.75, Placer Labs Inc. 11,000.00, Plunkett’s Pest Control 442.08, Pomp’s Tire Service 139.43, Pressure Washer Central 87.48, Quest Construction LLC 77,364.62, Quill Corp. 362.72, Rafaela Ramos 17.66, Raini Labrosse 58.62, Randy Murphy 42.00, Raquel Pavlicek 28.00, RDO Equipment Co. 8,304.09, Robyn Ewalt 84.00, Runnings Supply Inc. #14 5,612.84, Ryan Derouchey 33.47, Sanford Health 750.00, Sanford Health Occupational 4,018.00, Sara Weischedel 100.00, Sarah Suko 100.00, Schwan Electric Inc. 657.80, Schwan Welding & Boiler 2,000.00, SD Dept. of Transportation 247.52, Semisi Malolo 102.00, Sewer Duck Inc. 875.00, Shannon Broderson 63.00, Share Corp. 3,561.61, Shawn Johnson 68.00, Sherwin-Williams Co. 121.60, Sierra Lebeau 300.00, Sioux Valley Environmental Inc. 4,800.00, Skyler Traxinger 100.00, South Dakota One Call 333.90, Specialty Mfg. Co. 40.80, Spectrum Promotional Products 395.05, Sperry Tree Service 3,070.00, SPX Flow Technology 88,000.08, Stan Shelnutt II 400.00, Staples 197.45, Steven Lust Automotive 229.31, Stuart Donaldson 102.00, Tabors Electronic Repair 129.99, Tanner Jondahl 92.00, Target Specialty Products 46,166.00, Taste of Home Books 39.98, Teleflex LLC 4,404.40, Tessman Company 10,878.07, The UPS Store #4543 101.24, Thomson Reuters 143.07, Tim Reed 3,825.00, Timothy Morgan 100.00, Titan Access Productivity 771.62, T-Mobile USA Inc. 630.00, Tom Barstad 94.00, Town & Country Lumber 127.93, Trent Aman 54.00, TripleC Pros Window Cleaning 2,730.00, Tri-State Water Inc. 100.25, Trojan Technologies Group ULC 675.00, Uline 1,711.52, Ultimate Graphics 1,698.00, Ultimate Upholstery Solutions 612.00, Uniform Center 208.99, United Healthcare Insurance Co. 409.81, Van Diest Supply Co. 2,604.55, Vermeer High Plains 207.55, Vessco Inc. 19,265.25, Vestis Group Inc. 3,023.73, Vollan Oil Co. 26,656.80, Vosika Fencing 460.50, Web Water Development Assn. 2,346.00, Western Area Power Adm. 6,102.41, Western States Fire Protection 2,895.00, Whitetail Obsessions LLC 1,112.00, Zimco Supply Co. 4,003.28
Payroll for the period from May 3, 2026, through May 16, 2026, and city share of social security, old age & survivor’s insurance, retirement, health and life insurance. EFTPS 194,308.35, SD Retirement System 115,217.56, City Health Insurance 106,057.50, Governing Body Council 3,921.89, City Manager 9,360.60, Attorney 8,995.58, Finance Office 19,653.27, Human Resources 16,401.55, Municipal Hall 2,315.35, Computer Services 6,760.79, Community Development 19,099.20, Engineering 31,991.83, Police 191,029.68, Fire 190,997.62, Building Inspection 8,296.00, Street 44,948.02, Traffic Control 11,673.08, Utilities – General 35,557.78, Solid Waste 31,153.31, Mitchel Hanson 21.37/hr, Wastewater Treatment 25,374.55, Utilities – Sewer 11,640.35, Avery Bendewald 21.00/hr, Water Treatment Plant 30,038.46, Utilities – Water 3,539.86, Airport 24,708.93, Cemetery 4,888.34, Cody Harr 14.50/hr, Adam Scott 14.00/hr, Casey Vining 16.25/hr, Transit 33,026.37, West Nile 495.06, Meals On Wheels 818.09, Culture And Recreation 166.76, Aiden Preszler 13.75/hr, Reese Comstock 15.00/hr, Concessions 772.50, Maxwell Cooper 13.50/hr, Jenny Gross 16.25/hr, Admin 11,301.57, Participant Rec 11,790.51, Kim Zimmerman 20.50/hr, Cody Voegeli 19.50/hr, Trent Kurtz 19.50/hr, Steve Markley 20.50/hr, Caiti Hubert 17.50/hr, Julia Knie 15.00/hr, Brock Anderson 14.50/hr, Anna Batie 14.50/hr, Maci Bruns 14.50/hr, Kendyl Fischer 14.50/hr, Lilly Flood 14.75/hr, Taryn Hermansen 15.00/hr, Madalynn Holman 14.75/hr, Alivia Miller 14.75/hr, Mason Moe 14.50/hr, Karlie Nieman 14.75/hr, Alivia Roettele 14.50/hr, Tessa Schabot 14.50/hr, David Thayer 15.50/hr, Mason Backous 14.50/hr, Aliyah Torigian 14.50/hr, Kenley Sachs 14.25/hr, Abigail Frank 14.25/hr, Syndey Hoag 14.25/hr, Mason Dutenhoeffer 14.25/hr, Sophia Lather 14.25/hr, Brody Kaan 14.25/hr, Jazmyn Sturdevant 14.25/hr, Jarrett Vining 14.25/hr, Jordon Jung 14.25/hr, Cole Feickert 14.25/hr, Kyle Hettich 14.25/hr, Jameson Winterberg 14.25/hr, Baileigh Dannen 14.25/hr, Claire Sundquist 14.25/hr, Garrett Faehn 14.25/hr, Levi Edwards 14.25/hr, Aiden Hericks 14.25/hr, Jeslyn Huinker 14.25/hr, Brady Richardt 15.25/hr, Lydia Nora 14.25/hr, Estelle Riggs 14.25/hr, Kannon Coats 17.50/hr, Stewart Bohle 20.25/hr, Jarrett Erdmann 14.50/hr, Gannen Pederson 14.50/hr, Dawson Pederson 14.50/hr, Ashley Anguiano Ortega 14.50/hr, William Cantalope 15.25/hr, Sonny Schmidt 14.25/hr, Kya Townsend 14.25/hr, Park Rec ARCC 32,685.94, Sydnei Heinzen 15.25/hr, Zoey Haselhorst 15.25/hr, Rayven Dutenhoffer 15.75/hr, Coen Vogel 16.25/hr, Katie Aumer 15.25/hr, Natalie Schultz 15.50/hr, Kannon Coats 17.50/hr, Jeanette Huss 19.50/hr, Tatum Crady 19.75/hr, Callie Malsbury 15.50/hr, Abigayle Coats 14.25/hr, Raini LaBrosse 15.75/hr, Olivia DeRouchey 19.00/hr, Elizabeth Ryan 20.25/hr, Sascha Usselman 15.25/hr, Ezra Steele 14.25/hr, Aquatic Center 272.88, Carter Board 16.25/hr, Maisy Aldridge 16.00/hr, Amelia Hulscher 13.75/hr, Jden Arlt 13.75/hr, Reagan Leberman 13.75/hr, Brooke Backous 14.75/hr, Rylee Baumgartner 14.75/hr, Marcie Fites 16.50/hr, Addyson Edwards 16.75/hr, Katelynn Dallmann 16.75/hr, Jackson Board 16.50/hr, Lauren Sahli 16.25/hr, Peter Ramey 16.25/hr, Gracie Pearson 16.25/hr, Paisley Lafave 16.50/hr, Kiera Haugen 17.00/hr, Summer Huettl 16.25/hr, Gavin Hauck 16.25/hr, Noah Hoerth 13.75/hr, Aryonna Bossman 14.00/hr, Addison Beck 13.75/hr, Olivia Grohs 16.50/hr, Olivia Ryan 13.75/hr, Micah Stolp 14.75/hr, Chase Petersen 18.50/hr, Sofia Losure 16.75/hr, Aspen Wika 16.00/hr, Maisy Aldridge 16.00/hr, Lucy Fritz 16.00/hr, Blake Isaak 16.00/hr, Morgan Sumption 16.75/hr, Alexis Ketterling 17.00/hr, Parker Grieben 18.00/hr, Andrew Jorgenson 16.75/hr, Alexia Hoven 17.75/hr, Kenna Remily 16.00/hr, Olivia Marcuson 16.00/hr, Josie Dignan 13.50/hr, Gannon Wolf 16.00/hr, Atalee Mettler 13.50/hr, Emma Leinen 13.50/hr, Jordyn Jensen 13.50/hr, Olivia Jackson 13.50/hr, Amelia Duncan 13.50/hr, Emeri Hamiel 16.00/hr, Arianna Doering 16.00/hr, Halle Buckhouse 16.00/hr, Teagan Braun 16.00/hr, Sullivan Stahl 16.00/hr, Scout Rosendahl 16.00/hr, Abigail Lott 16.00/hr, Macee Holcomb 13.50/hr, Lainey Lamont 16.00/hr, Easton Ketterling 16.00/hr, Kadence Hoeltzner 13.50/hr, Makayla Stoltenburg 13.50/hr, Gabriella Martinez 13.50/hr, Anya Borchard 13.50/hr, Aubrey Borchard 13.50/hr, Lincoln Rosenau 16.00/hr, Cade Young 16.75/hr, Kenadi Withers 16.25/hr, Claire Malsam 16.25/hr, Taryn Thorstenson 17.00/hr, Braelynn Malsbury 16.50/hr, Ava Beck 13.50/hr, Emily Genzler 13.50/hr, Park Rec Golf 8,634.50, Kerry Buntrock 14.50/hr, PC Complex 7,339.03, Cade Trenahle 17.00/hr, Megan Kusler 17.00/hr, Park Rec Senior Center 7,869.42, Campground 3,382.26, Parks 24,158.74, Zachary Smith 14.00/hr, Gary Olson 16.00/hr, Wayne Johnson 18.00/hr, Emmalyn Hunt 14.00/hr, Jean Angerhoeffer 16.25/hr, Parks/Wylie 16,577.90, Hannah Rovang 14.25/hr, Shannon Evans 15.50/hr, Colton Johnson 14.00/hr, Tim Koch 27.35/hr, Darren Elsen 27.35/hr, Forestry 10,545.54, Erica Stagnolia 14.25/hr, Cole Holmes 15.50/hr, Library 34,308.14, City Economic Development 3,169.60
Roll call vote to approve, with Council Member Nilson abstaining to Banner Associates Inc. and PKG Contracting Inc., Mayor Schaunaman abstaining, all others present voting aye, motion carried.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager McNeil shared that a mailer will soon remind residents of Aberdeen’s ongoing water restrictions, which prohibit watering lawns between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. to reduce waste and strain on the system. The city will increase education efforts and ensure its own compliance. He announced a surplus auction on May 21st at 3 p.m. and proposed a May 26th work session to discuss the 6th Avenue bridge project, including design input, as well as updates to CAPS (Community Area ProjectS, also known as House Bill 1245), TIF policies, and data center regulations. He also thanked the public for patience during 8th Avenue construction, noting key updates: patching work on May 20 with reopening May 22, the east car wash entrance reopening June 1, and a full closure and reconstruction of the 8th Avenue/Roosevelt intersection from June 1 to August 1, with continued communication on detours and progress.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Ward, second by Ekanger, to go into executive session to discuss personnel, legal, and contractual matters pursuant to SDCL §1-25-2(1), (3), and (4). Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried. The Council moved into executive session at 6:16 p.m.
Council member Novstrup departed at 6:31 p.m.
Motion by Ronayne, second by Ward, to end executive session and return to open meeting. Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried. The council returned to open meeting at 7:01 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, motion by Johnson, second by Fouberg, to adjourn the meeting. Voice vote to adjourn, all present voting aye, motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:02 p.m.
Prepared by Steven Thithavong for the Finance Office. /s/Jordan McQuillen, Finance Officer
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