By Aberdeen Insider - May 14, 2026 in ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 4, 2026 MINUTES
City Council Chambers, 123 South Lincoln Street, Municipal Building, Aberdeen, South Dakota, May 4, 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 via teleconference, Charlotte Liebelt, Rich Ward, Talmage Ekanger, Chad Nilson, David Novstrup, and Mayor Travis Schaunaman. Council member Alan Johnson was absent.
City Staff present were Dave McNeil, Ron Wager, Ken Hubbart, Joel Weig, Rich Krokel, Destin Spellman, Anthony Bisbee, Ann Steele, and Jordan McQuillen.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Schaunaman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Nilson, second by Ekanger, to approve the amended agenda with the addition of Transportation Director to deliver a preliminary Aberdeen Regional Airport CIP to the Council with representation from Helm & Associates. Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
MINUTES
Motion by Ekanger, second by Nilson, to approve the minutes of the April 27, 2026, work session, and the April 27, 2026, minutes of the City Council Meeting, as circulated. Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
OPEN FORUM
Executive Director & Outdoor Media Rep Casey Weismantel presented the Aberdeen Travel and Tourism week from May 3rd through May 9th and the CVB is hosting customer service training on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Ward, second by Ekanger, to approve the following items on the consent calendar:
PROCLAMATION: Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics South Dakota May 14-16, 2026
SET PUBLIC HEARING DATES ON MAY 18, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. for the following: 1. 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, 2. 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 9, 2026, 3. 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, 4. 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, 5. 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, 6. 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, and 7. 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
COMMUNITY EVENT PERMIT – Malchow Plaza Farmers Market every Saturday beginning May 9 through September 19 and Aberdeen Downtown Association Wine Walk event on May 21
LIST OF BUSINESSES WITH (RB) ON-OFF SALE MALT BEVERAGES/ON-OFF SALE SD FARM WINE LICENSE RENEWALS FOR JULY 2026 – JUNE 2027: Rainforest Casino RB-2123, Casey’s General Store RB-25862, B P O Elks Lodge No. 1046, Inc. RB-2216, Natural Abundance RB-25936, Rohly’s Bar RB-2226, Tokyo Sushi & Steakhouse RB-26559, NSU Athletic Facilities RB-23754
Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
SECOND READING AND FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 26-04-01, A PETITION TO REZONE FROM R-3 TO C-2, PROPERTY AT 620 STATE ST S AND 515 SEVENTH AVE SE, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 2, CARRELL’S FIRST SUBDIVISION IN ABERDEEN & LOT 13, BLOCK 2, THOMAS ADDITION OF THE CITY OF ABERDEEN, IN THE NE¼ OF SECTION 24-TOWNSHIP 123 NORTH-RANGE 64 WEST OF THE 5TH P.M., BROWN COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA
Community Development Director presented the final adoption of the ordinance. Motion by Nilson, second by Ward, to approve the second reading and final adoption of Ordinance 26-04-01, a petition to rezone from R-3 to C-2, Property at 620 State St S and 515 Seventh Ave SE, legally described as Lot 2, Carrell’s First Subdivision in Aberdeen & Lot 13, Block 2, Thomas Addition of the City of Aberdeen, in the NE¼ of Section 24-Township 123 North-Range 64 West of the 5th P.M., Brown County, South Dakota. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
SECOND READING AND FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 26-04-02, A PETITION TO REZONE FROM R-3 TO M, PROPERTY AT 13 ROOSEVELT ST S, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 13-20, BLOCK 9, ROCHE’S EAST SIDE ADDITION TO ABERDEEN, EXCEPT DEDICATED ROW, IN THE SW¼ OF SECTION 17-TOWNSHIP 123 NORTH-RANGE 63 WEST OF THE 5TH P.M., BROWN COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA
Community Development Director presented the final adoption of the ordinance. Motion by Ronayne, second by Ward, to approve the second reading and final adoption of Ordinance 26-04-02, a petition to rezone from R-3 to M, Property at 13 Roosevelt St S, legally described as Lots 13-20, Block 9, Roche’s East Side Addition to Aberdeen, except dedicated ROW, in the SW¼ of Section 17-Township 123 North-Range 63 West of the 5th P.M., Brown County, South Dakota. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
SECOND READING AND FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 26-04-03, A PETITION TO REZONE FROM C-2 TO M, PROPERTY AT 125 LAFAYETTE ST S, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 2, CENTENNIAL COMMONS THIRD ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ABERDEEN, IN THE SE¼ OF SECTION 17-TOWNSHIP 123 NORTH-RANGE 63 WEST OF THE 5TH P.M., BROWN COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA
Community Development Director presented the final adoption of the ordinance. Motion by Liebelt, second by Novstrup, to approve the second reading and final adoption of Ordinance 26-04-03, a petition to rezone from C-2 to M, Property at 125 Lafayette St S, legally described as Lot 2, Centennial Commons Third Addition to the City of Aberdeen, in the SE¼ of Section 17-Township 123 North-Range 63 West of the 5th P.M., Brown County, South Dakota. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
PRELIMINARY ABERDEEN REGIONAL AIRPORT CIP TO THE COUNCIL WITH REPRESENTATION FROM HELM & ASSOCIATES
Transportation Director Krokel along with P.E. Associate Brooke Edgar, a representative from Helms & Associates provided updates to the Aberdeen Regional Airport CIP.
APPROVAL OF INVOICE PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $638,983.04 TO SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC ASSURANCE ALLIANCE (SDPAA)
Risk Manager Steele presented the payment request. Motion by Ward, second by Novstrup, to approve invoice payment in the amount of $638,983.04 to South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance (SDPAA). Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
POSSIBLE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 26-05-01 SUPPLEMENTING THE 2026 BUDGET FOR VARIOUS PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES
Finance Officer McQuillen presented the first reading of the ordinance. Motion by Ronayne, second by Ward, to approve the first 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.
2026 BUDGETED TRANSFERS
Finance Officer McQuillen presented the budgeted transfers. Motion by Ekanger, second by Novstrup, to approve the 2026 Budgeted Transfers. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF PAY REQUEST #7 FOR WT-2025-1 (WATER TOWER AND TRANSMISSION LINE) IN THE AMOUNT $960,364.50 TO LANDMARK STRUCTURES INC. OF FORT WORTH, TX FOR SCHEDULE B
Assistant City Engineer Spellman presented the pay request. Motion by Ward, second by Ekanger, to approve Pay Request #7 for WT-2025-1 (Water Tower and Transmission Line) in the amount $960,364.50 to Landmark Structures Inc. of Fort Worth, TX for Schedule B. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF PAY REQUEST #1 FOR WATER TREATMENT PLANT PIPE GALLERY DECKING/WALKWAY IN THE AMOUNT $38,558.74 TO APEX IRONWORKS & FABRICATION INC. OF MILBANK, SD
Assistant Engineer Spellman presented the pay request. Motion by Ekanger, second by Ward, to approve Pay Request #1 for Water Treatment Plant Pipe Gallery Decking/Walkway in the amount $38,558.74 to Apex Ironworks & Fabrication Inc. of Milbank, SD. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
Motion by Ekanger, second by Ward, to approve payment of the bills listed for May 4, 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: First Interstate Bank 89,402.99, US Bank Corp. Trust‑ACH 17,334.95, SD Public Assurance Alliance 638,983.04, CenturyLink 5,000.00, US Bank 99,933.89, Aberdeen Area Humane Society 12,800.00, Aberdeen Area Arts Council 28,000.00, Aberdeen BMX 15,500.00, Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce 675.00, Aberdeen Chrysler Center 1,037.20, Aberdeen Insider 1,276.54, Aberdeen School Dist. 6‑1 5,990.50, Advance Auto Parts 32.74, Agtegra Cooperative 246.98, Alex Air Apparatus 2, LLC 1,021.11, Amazon Capital Services 280.68, AmericInn by Wyndham 470.00, Apex Ironworks & Fabrication, Inc. 38,558.74, Aqua Pure, Inc. 350.00, AT&T Cell 2,474.53, ATCO International 211.80, Auto Value – Aberdeen 1,400.62, Avera St. Luke’s Hospital 896.59, Bailey Training & Consulting, LLC 378.00, Barry Dunlavy 54.00, BNSF Railway Co. 2,322.02, Borns Group 6,801.02, Brandon Smith 54.00, Brandon Udell 287.00, Brown County Landfill 4.80, Brown County Treasurer 114.80, Butler Machinery Co. 53,667.42, Century Business Products 403.42, CenturyLink 85.28, City Treasurer 41.78, Climate Control 11,142.95, Cody Dvorak 122.00, Cole Papers, Inc. 474.21, Connections, Inc. EAP 610.60, Convention & Visitors Bureau 78,321.55, Cooper Animal Clinic, PC 78.00, Crawford Trucks & Equip. 1,194.92, Crescent Electric Supply 146.21, Cummins, Inc. 2,316.84, Custom Installation Solutions 595.00, Dakota Broadcasting, LLC 250.00, Dakota Electronics, LLC 5,165.00, Dakota Fluid Power, Inc. 3,086.07, Dakota Oil 622.20, Dakota Supply Group 3,855.75, Dan Kohnen 45.00, Dependable Sanitation 32,930.64, Diesel Machinery, Inc. 1,513.66, Direct Automation, LLC 4,770.50, Double D Body Shop 415.27, DuBois Chemicals, Inc. 32,098.00, Eide Bailly LLP 46,000.00, Electric Pump 13,543.00, Eric Paul 374.00, Ethan Traster 94.00, Farm Power Mfg., Inc. 229.66, Fay’s Refrigeration, LLC 176.02, Federal Express Corp. 39.98, Fire Safety First 556.12, Foerster Testing 1,750.00, Foxster Opco, LLC 56,625.00, G & R Controls, Inc. 2,750.00, Gary’s Engine & Repair 335.78, Geffdog Designs 788.25, Gelling’s Auto Service 523.69, Graham Tire Co. 355.20, Graymont (WI), LLC 23,271.37, Great Northern Environmental 1,010.56, Guardian Life Ins. Co. 1,339.63, Hach Co. 56.14, Hannah McLeod 94.00, Harms Oil Co. 33,621.02, Hawkins, Inc. 2,204.50, HKG Architects, Inc. 50,000.00, Huber Technology, Inc. 2,551.80, Hydro Tech Service 2,346.00, HyperSoftware, LLC 4,500.00, Industrial Accessories Co. 1,533.51, JP Cooke Co. 93.95, James Valley Coop Tele. Co. 35.23, Jarman’s Water Systems 2,330.00, Jason Vetch 73.85, JGE, Inc. 2,457.71, Jim Ackerman 309.02, Joel Eisenbeisz 43.00, John Kolb 43.00, Johnson Feed, Inc. 20,725.46, Kaden Johnson 388.00, Ken’s Super Fair Foods 273.85, Kirk’s Auto 9,078.92, Kyle Fadness 374.00, Lamb Chevrolet & Implement, Inc. 50,123.00, Landmark Structures I, LP 960,364.50, Lawson Products, Inc. 1,111.46, Levi Christianson 43.00, Linde Gas & Equipment, Inc. 86.57, Linde, Inc. 7,626.00, M & T Fire & Safety, Inc. 1,997.10, Mac’s, Inc. 36.97, Marco Technologies, LLC 923.40, Marsh & McLennan Agency, LLC 4,140.00, Matt Hill 54.00, Menards, Inc. 1,321.66, Metering & Technology Solutions 112,321.90, Mid‑Continent Testing Lab, Inc. 130.75, Midstates Group 11,228.64, Mike Anderson 82.00, Mike Tofflemire 141.85, Mobotrex 384.00, Napa Central 367.72, Nathan Dahlberg 45.00, National Safety Council 849.00, Nelson Sales & Service, LLC 803.93, NESD Family Violence Prevention Conference 3,000.00, Nippon Sanso Matheson, Inc. 48.91, North Central Rental/Leasing 3,884.39, Northern Plains Animal Health 112.00, Northern Valley Communications 1,030.71, ODP Business Solutions, LLC 283.33, One Source 538.55, Paul Nelson 45.00, Pepperball 1,319.55, Performance Oil & Lubricants 7,771.00, Pierson Ford‑Lincoln‑Mercury 518.80, Platinum Auto Spa 40.00, Pomp’s Tire Service 2,724.88, Pressure Washer Central 8,883.00, Radiant Roofing & Siding 301.60, RDO Equipment Co. 4,283.51, Ricky Hoon 43.00, Ringgenberg Electric, Inc. 618.23, Runnings Supply, Inc. #14 4,109.03, Safety Service, Inc. 795.00, Safety Vision, LLC 267.10, Sanitation Products, Inc. 6,146.77, Sansio, Inc. 1,324.31, SD Department of Health Lab 1,984.00, SD Department of Labor 2,182.42, SD Dept. of Health – ORHES 12.00, SD Div. of Motor Vehicles 6.00, SD Municipal League 150.00, SD Secretary of State 30.00, Share Corp. 4,853.63, Sioux Valley Environmental, Inc. 26,176.00, Snap‑On Industrial 351.12, SPX Flow Technology 9,301.68, Stacy Vrchota 242.00, Stan Houston Equipment, Inc. 28,732.91, Steven Lust Automotive 800.00, Tanner Jondahl 48.00, TAPCO 20,043.67, The UPS Store #4543 202.48, Tim Reed 2,325.00, Titan Access Productivity 220.70, T‑Mobile USA, Inc. 2,314.20, Town & Country Lumber 176.46, Traf‑O‑Teria, Inc. 990.04, Tri‑State Water, Inc. 38.00, Tyler Bogue 400.00, UGSI Chemical Feed, Inc. 11,734.57, Verizon Wireless 341.67, Vestis Group, Inc. 823.90, Vollan Oil Co. 3,215.51, WageWorks, Inc. 360.00, Western Area Power Adm. 6,687.28, William Horner 45.00, X‑Stream, LLC 1,190.39
Payroll for the period from April 19, 2026, through May 2, 2026, and city share of social security, old age & survivor’s insurance, retirement, health and life insurance. EFTPS 187,136.10, SD Retirement System 116,377.64, City Health Insurance 106,455.00, 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, all present voting aye, motion carried.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager McNeil highlighted employee milestones, announced the 2027 General Fund Request Application has been posted to the city website on Friday, May 1, 2026, with a deadline of June 1, 2026, and recapped on construction projects.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Nilson, second by Ekanger, to go 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 6:11p.m.
Motion by Ward, second by Ekanger, 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 6:29 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, motion by Novstrup, second by Ward, to adjourn the meeting. Voice vote to adjourn, all present voting aye, motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
Prepared by Steven Thithavong for the Finance Office. /s/Jordan McQuillen, Finance Officer
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