By Aberdeen Insider - June 25, 2026 in JUNE 15, 2026 MINUTES
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City Council Chambers, 123 South Lincoln Street, Municipal Building, Aberdeen, South Dakota, June 15, 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, 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, Tanner Jondahl, Destin Spellman, and Jordan McQuillen.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Schaunaman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Ekanger, second by Nilson, to approve the agenda. Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
MINUTES
Motion by Liebelt, second by Fouberg, to approve the minutes of the June 1, 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 Ekanger, second by Ward, to approve the following items on the consent calendar:
PRIVATE AMBULANCE LICENSE RENEWAL – Aberdeen Ambulance Service
DAY CARE RENEWAL: Natalie Casanova and Jennifer Allison
NEW TRANSIENT MERCHANT OR SOLICITOR-CANVASSER LICENSE: Dagger Pest Control
NEW TAXI CAB DRIVER LICENSE: Amelia Sanders
NEW RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONTRACTOR LICENSE – Home Rehab, SD Window & Door NC LLC
SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON JUNE 15, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. for a Special One Day Retail On-Sale Liquor Licenses for the Aberdeen Downtown Association 2026 Summer Concert Series on June 25, 2026, on Main St, intersection of 5th Ave and Main
SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON JUNE 15, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. for a Special One Day Retail On-Sale Liquor Licenses for the Aberdeen Downtown Association 2026 Summer Concert Series on July 9, 2026, on Main St, intersection of 5th Ave and Main
SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON JUNE 15, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. for a Special One Day Retail On-Sale Liquor Licenses for the Aberdeen Downtown Association 2026 Summer Concert Series on July 23, 2026, on Main St, intersection of 5th Ave and Main
SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON JULY 6, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. for a New Retail On-Off Sale Wine and Cider License for BBs Chophouse Inc., dba BBs Chophouse at 1401 6th Ave SW
SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON JULY 6, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. for a new Retail On-Off Malt Beverage & SD Farm Wine License, for BBs Chophouse Inc., dba BBs Chophouse at 1401 6th Ave SW
SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON JUNE 22, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. for Ordinance 26-06-01, a petition to rezone certain property at 402 S 15th St
LIST OF BUSINESSES WITH (RB) ON-OFF SALE MALT BEVERAGE & SD FARM WINE RENEWALS for July 2026 – June 2027: Hub City Softball Association Inc. RB-2218, Players Field Sb Concessions RB-28174, Aberdeen Cue Club RB-26188, Cuzco Peruvian Cuisine RB-30196, The Market on the Plaza RB-27585, International Kitchen RB-29709
2026 RETAIL WINE & CIDER RENEWAL for The Market on the Plaza, license number RW-30427
FIREWORKS PUBLIC DISPLAY PERMIT – Aberdeen Parks and Recreation Department/Joel Mann, at Wylie Park on July 4, 2026
COMMUNITY EVENT PERMIT – Aberdeen Downtown Association for the Summer Concert Series on June 25, July 9, and July 23, North Dakota Ladies Run on July 18, 2026,
TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANY LICENSE RENEWAL: Raiser, LLC/Uber
Voice vote to approve, with Ward abstaining to Item L, all present voting aye, motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF A SPECIAL ONE DAY RETAIL ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSES FOR THE ABERDEEN DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION 2026 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES ON JUNE 25, 2026, ON MAIN ST, INTERSECTION OF 5TH AVE AND MAIN
Mayor Schaunaman opened the public hearing for the special one-day license. Motion by Fouberg, second by Ekanger, to approve the Special One Day Retail On-Sale Liquor Licenses for the Aberdeen Downtown Association 2026 Summer Concert Series on June 25, 2026, on Main St, intersection of 5th Ave and Main. Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF A SPECIAL ONE DAY RETAIL ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSES FOR THE ABERDEEN DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION 2026 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES ON JULY 9, 2026, ON MAIN ST, INTERSECTION OF 5TH AVE AND MAIN
Mayor Schaunaman opened the public hearing for the special one-day license. Motion by Ekanger, second by Nilson, to approve the Special One Day Retail On-Sale Liquor Licenses for the Aberdeen Downtown Association 2026 Summer Concert Series on July 9, 2026, on Main St, intersection of 5th Ave and Main. Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF A SPECIAL ONE DAY RETAIL ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSES FOR THE ABERDEEN DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION 2026 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES ON JULY 23, 2026, ON MAIN ST, INTERSECTION OF 5TH AVE AND MAIN
Mayor Schaunaman opened the public hearing for the special one-day license. Motion by Ronayne, second by Ward, to approve the Special One Day Retail On-Sale Liquor Licenses for the Aberdeen Downtown Association 2026 Summer Concert Series on July 23, 2026, on Main St, intersection of 5th Ave and Main. Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
NORTHERN INNOVATION AND STARTUP CENTER UPDATE
Northern Innovation and Startup Center Director Bea Smith presented the centers updates.
APPROVAL OF ENTERING INTO A HUNTING ACCESS & HABITAT CONTRACT WITH THE SOUTH DAKOTA GAME, FISH, AND PARKS DEPARTMENT (GFP)
City Manager McNeil presented the contract. Motion by Ward, second by Ekanger, approve the contract with the South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks allowing hunting and recreational access from July 2026 through 2029 for $0 dollars. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-06-04R ESTABLISHING A GENERAL FUND RESERVE AND FUND BALANCE POLICY
Finance Officer McQuillen presented the resolution. Motion by Ronayne, second by Novstrup, to approve Resolution No. 26-06-04R establishing a General Fund Reserve and Fund Balance Policy. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF PAY REQUEST # 12 FOR THE WRF FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,635,015.38 TO PKG CONTRACTING INC.
Water Reclamation Superintendent Fischer presented the pay request. Motion by Ward, second by Ekanger, to approve the city manager to execute and sign payment to PKG Contracting Inc. in the amount of $2,635,015.38. Roll call vote to approve, with Council Member Nilson abstaining, all others present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL TO AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE 2026 LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH HELMS & ASSOCIATES AFTER REVIEW OF THE AGREEMENT BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
Transportation Director Krokel presented the agreement. Motion by Ronayne, second by Ekanger, to approve and authorize City Manager to sign the 2026 Letter of Agreement with Helms & Associates after review of the Agreement by the City Attorney. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING INVOICES, PAY ESTIMATE #4 FOR AND TO AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN INVOICES AND PAY ESTIMATE #4 FOR AIP/AIG(IIJA) PROJECT #3-46-0001-55/56-2025 AIRPORT TERMINAL EXPANSION: 1. HELMS & ASSOCIATES INVOICE #3 IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,119.35, 2. HELMS & ASSOCIATES INVOICE #15 IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,073.24, AND 3. QUEST CONSTRUCTION PAY ESTIMATE #4 IN THE AMOUNT OF $92,727.08
Transportation Director Krokel presented the invoices and pay estimates. Motion by Liebelt, second by Ward, to approve payment for the following invoices, pay estimate #4 for and to authorize City Manager to sign invoices and pay estimate #4 for AIP/AIG(IIJA) Project #3-46-0001-55/56-2025 Airport Terminal Expansion: 1. Helms & Associates invoice #3 in the amount of $8,119.35, 2. Helms & Associates invoice #15 in the amount of $7,073.24, and 3. Quest Construction pay estimate #4 in the amount of $92,727.08. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO HELMS & ASSOCIATES INVOICE #6 IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,200.43 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 Ward, second by Novstrup, to approve payment to Helms & Associates invoice #6 in the amount of $11,200.43 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.
POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER #1 FOR SCHEDULE A FOR WT-2025-1 (WATER TOWER AND TRANSMISSION LINE) IN THE AMOUNT OF $298,664.98 TO DAHME CONSTRUCTION INC. OF ABERDEEN, SD
Assistant City Engineer Spellman presented the change order. Motion by Ward, second by Novstrup, to approve Change Order #1 for Schedule A for WT-2025-1 (Water Tower and Transmission Line) in the amount of $298,664.98 to Dahme Construction Inc. of Aberdeen, SD. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
Motion by Liebelt, second by Ward, to approve payment of the bills listed for June 15, 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 773.30: Smash*It 43.27, Dave Welling 31.76, Veinte Inc. 60.09, Cameron Wyly 63.14, Ulises Ortiz 99.10, Sael Thao 24.64, Wesley Malsom 92.00, U.S. Bank 64.82, John Schwab 10.08, Erdmann Properties 266.79, Cheryl Markovetz 17.61, CenturyLink 5,000.00, SD Dept. of Revenue 24,190.08, A.M. Leonard Inc. 1,541.41, A-1 Sanitation & Recycling LLC 10,062.82, Abdn Downtown Assoc. 38,248.55, Aberdak Club 1,501.49, Aberdeen Christian School Inc. 500.00, Aberdeen Insider 1,318.28, Aberdeen Lawn Care 900.00, Abra Auto Body 380.00, Adam Buckhouse 50.00, Affordable Funeral Supply 357.28, Aldous Ulvog 65.00, Alex Tiede 60.00, Altec Industries Inc. 2,661.30, Amazon Capital Services 187.17, American 3B Scientific LP 7,551.53, American Bank & Trust 55,875.27, American News 416.95, Angela Sharp 65.00, Angerhofer Concrete Products 594.50, Animal Care Clinic 50.00, Aqua Pure Inc. 350.00, Arctic Glacier Premium Ice 1,027.03, Associated Supply Co. Inc. 346.70, AT&T Cell 669.31, Atco International 1,792.34, Auto Value–Aberdeen 3,669.05, Automated Maintenance Systems Inc. 6,120.00, Ava Rott 178.76, Avera St. Luke’s Hospital 450.00, Badger Meter Inc. 2,422.42, Banner Associates Inc. 89,576.17, Bantz Gosch & Cremer LLC 48,459.41, Beacon Athletics LLC 4,768.43, Becky Kuch 250.00, Bert Klipfel 43.00, Bibliotheca LLC 11,423.91, Bound Tree Medical LLC 5,867.45, Bradley Sharp 65.00, Brian Omland 3,000.00, Brown County Conservation Dist. 775.00, Brown County Landfill 23,483.71, Brown County Treasurer 200,086.10, Builders FirstSource Inc. 9,014.71, Butler Machinery Co. 549.50, CardConnect LLC 325.00, Cash-Wa Distributing 5,749.84, Center Mass Inc. 1,291.00, Center Point Large Print 126.45, Century Business Products 1,827.02, CenturyLink 170.56, Claims Associates Inc. 250.00, Climate Control 599.85, Club Car LLC 1,080.00, Coca-Cola Bottling Co. 9,130.25, Cody Dvorak 339.00, Cole Papers Inc. 6,761.07, Connections Inc. EAP 610.60, Convention & Visitors Bureau 40,191.61, Core & Main LP 24,272.28, CorTrust TIF #19 41,654.45, Crawford Trucks & Equip. 389.45, Crescent Electric Supply 3,556.77, CTI 1,536.00, Dacotah Bank TIF 587,911.57, Dacotah Bank TIF #37 7,182.26, Dakota Broadcasting LLC 500.00, Dakota Custom Turf 4,769.98, Dakota Electronics LLC 1,308.20, Dakota Estates III LLC 59,737.21, Dakota Fluid Power Inc. 4,532.84, Dakota Oil 721.80, Dakota Playground Inc. 933.58, Dakota Supply Group 4,787.05, Darnell Witte 348.53, David Sandvig 200.00, David Schumaker 50,701.39, Dependable Sanitation 34,501.96, Depot Revival LLC 44,024.92, Devin Schnaidt 45.00, Dewey Tullar 50.00, Diamond Dry Cleaning 85.28, Diesel Machinery Inc. 1,670.73, Domino’s Pizza 590.34, Don’s Builders Hardware 65.00, Downie’s Piano Tuning & Repair 200.00, DuBois Chemicals Inc. 22,272.80, Efraimson Electric Inc. 1,515.20, Elston Manufacturing Inc. 303.00, Emberline Press Inc. 8,470.58, Farm Power Mfg. Inc. 43.00, Fastenal Company 1,009.34, Fire Safety First 284.73, Fordham Signs 845.00, FP Mailing Solutions 192.00, Frederic Hemke 80.00, Freedom and Glory 304.95, Frost Development Inc. 93,309.71, G & R Controls Inc. 447.04, Gardner Locksmith 252.00, Gary’s Engine & Repair 22.86, Geffdog Designs 1,599.37, Glenn Bitz 420.00, Graham Tire Co. 3,635.00, Grainger 1,395.13, Graymont (WI) LLC 23,947.52, Great Plains Bank 100,201.52, Haar Plumbing & Heating Inc. 1,083.84, Haider Construction Inc. 1,357.15, Hannah Gasperich 100.00, Hannah Mielitz 3,500.00, Harms Heating and Cooling Inc. 34,188.79, Harms Oil Company 32,530.38, Hase Plumbing & Heating 9,450.00, Hawkins Inc. 10.00, Heartland Powersports LLC 706.86, Helms & Associates 27,034.22, Henry Schein Inc. 422.50, Hillyard Inc. 1,166.92, HKG Architects Inc. 24,000.00, Holly Engelhart 194.00, Horizon Commercial Pools 562.40, House of Glass Inc. 5,623.88, Hub City Radio 10,181.65, Huber Technology Inc. 535.54, Impact Janitorial 4,485.54, Ingram Library Services 1,866.56, Inman Irrigation 782.45, Interstate Battery Arlington 490.85, Jacobs Construction 46,351.26, Jake Cramond 50.00, James Valley Coop Tele Co. 47.86, Jan Riggins 119.28, Janway Company USA Inc. 1,487.50, Jarman’s Water Systems 1,728.00, Jason Fernandez 296.00, JB’s Sandblasting 10,710.00, JE & SM Enterprises LLC 2,112.00, Jensen Rock & Sand Inc.–Mobridge 18,667.01, Jeremy Schutter 80.00, Jerome Letcher 200.00, Jerry’s Transmission Service 319.84, Jessica Christiansen 250.00, JGE Inc. 5,114.76, Jim Panerio 80.00, Joel Carda 48.00, John Patzlaff 80.00, Jonathon Murdy 6,752.84, K&S Plumbing Inc. 67.97, Kanuani Valencia Feliciano 260.00, Ken’s Alignment 178.69, Ken’s SuperFair Foods 8,734.82, Kirk’s Auto 4,597.57, Knight Towing 1,000.00, Kristan Morris 100.00, Kromer Company 989.38, Kyla Fesler 19.08, Kyle Stoddard 284.03, L.G. Everist Inc. 61,653.36, Ladner Electric 867.35, Language Line Services 1,121.33, Lawson Products Inc. 947.37, Lee Park Golf Course 9,787.78, Lien Transportation Co. 5,067.00, Lightspeed Commerce Inc. 52.50, Limbs & Things Inc. 9,041.42, Linde Gas & Equip. Inc. 568.56, Linde Inc. 5,301.00, Livestock Specialist Inc. 1,342.32, Locators & Supplies Inc. 368.16, MacQueen Emergency Group 4,591.70, Mac’s Inc. 193.40, Maray Larson 28.00, Marco Technologies LLC 1,894.35, Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC 8,280.00, Master Blaster 117.56, M-B Companies Inc. 1,768.49, McKeever Inc. 965.69, McKesson Medical-Surgical Inc. 1,263.40, McMaster-Carr Supply Co. 164.85, McQuillen Creative Group Inc. 915.75, Melanie Podoll 80.00, Menards Inc. 8,006.67, Metering and Technology Solutions 126,657.67, Michael Jilek 80.00, Michael Thomle 211.50, Midstates Group 12,615.65, Midwest Alarm Company 1,097.41, Midwest Decorative Stone 15,779.40, Midwest Solutions Group 206.00, Midwest Tape 3,864.03, Midwest Veterinary Service 50.97, Mini Melts of America LLC 10,589.20, Minn-Kota Communications Inc. 600.00, Minnwest Bank 62,620.13, Miracle Recreation Equipment 1,082.76, Monica Jacobson 60.00, MTI Distributing 9,975.29, MV Sport–MV Corp. Inc. 2,006.25, Napa Central 165.14, Neil & Joan Bellikka 126,927.39, Nelson Sales & Service LLC 2,180.26, Newman Signs Inc. 1,516.75, Nextiva Inc. 7,854.88, Nicole Volk 200.00, Nippon Sanso Matheson Inc. 282.05, Northern Plains Animal Health 195.12, Northern Valley Communications 968.54, NSU Foundation 500,000.00, ODP Business Solutions LLC 224.39, Olson’s Pest Technicians 410.00, One Source 207.00, Opperman Inc. 2,449.80, O’Reilly Auto Parts 104.81, Oshkosh Aerotech LLC 699.43, Otis Elevator Company 175.00, OverDrive Inc. 826.49, Pantorium 22.00, Parkview Nursery Inc. 22,185.05, Pauer Sound LLC 64.00, Paul Dutt 48.00, Performance Oil & Lubricants 584.15, Pierson Ford-Lincoln-Mercury 826.66, PKG Contracting Inc. 2,635,015.38, Plains Commerce Bank 201,313.67, Plunkett’s Pest Control 869.86, Pomp’s Tire Service 611.64, Prescription Agronomics 540.00, Pro Ag Supply Inc. 2,934.24, Purple Cow Properties LLC 1,373.41, Quality Welding Inc. 798.85, Quest Construction LLC 92,727.08, RBL Designs 45,718.25, RDO Equipment Co. 3,640.96, Recreation Supply Co. 2,218.06, Regents of the University of MN 934.43, Reid Johnson 36.00, Richard Osborn 143.06, Riley Masonry 1,631.00, Ringgenberg Electric Inc. 50.00, Rivards Turf & Forage 751.38, RMB Environmental Laboratories 1,540.00, Rockmount Research & Alloys 648.92, Runnings Supply Inc. #14 11,738.49, Russel McNeely 2,040.00, Ryan DeRouchey 53.55, Ryan’s Carpet Cleaning 647.20, Safety Service Inc. 24,434.45, Sage Control Ordnance Inc. 1,595.40, Salvation Army 10.00, Sanford Health 750.00, Sanford Health Occupational 8,357.00, Sanitation Products Inc. 1,713.58, Schwan Welding & Boiler 651.47, SD Ambulance Association 20.00, SD Department Health Lab 1,300.00, SD Department of Labor 57.74, SD Dept. of Ag & Nat. Res. 10,300.00, SD Supplemental Retirement 45.00, SDN Communications 4,374.00, Sewer Duck Inc. 1,562.50, Share Corp. 3,558.75, Shaun McNeely 1,830.00, Sherwin-Williams Co. 522.70, Sophie Olson 65.00, South Dakota One Call 491.40, Spectrum Promotional Products 3,122.45, Stan Houston Equipment Inc. 1,637.60, Staples 75.04, Stephanie Raap 80.00, Steven Lust Automotive 219.00, Tarah Heupel 50.00, Taylor Armstrong 50.00, Tessman Company 630.60, The Boston Fern 770.00, The RV Parts Store 460.49, Thomson Reuters 143.07, Tim Reed 4,375.00, Totally Tubular Mfg. 607.53, Town & Country Lumber 563.43, Transource Truck & Equipment 16.24, Tri-State Water Inc. 169.75, Ty Reinke 234.00, Ultimate Upholstery Solutions 551.25, U.S. Postal Service 398.00, USA Blue Book 240.70, Van Diest Supply Co. 13,638.50, Vestis Group Inc. 3,013.04, Virginia Lewis 80.00, Vollan Oil Co. 18,913.58, WageWorks Inc. 360.00, Web Water Development Assn. 3,049.80, West River Beverage Inc. 2,592.00, Western Area Power Admin. 10,796.76, Western States Fire Protection 780.00
Payroll for the period from May 31, 2026, through June 13, 2026, and city share of social security, old age & survivor’s insurance, retirement, health and life insurance. EFTPS 222,578.42, SD Retirement System 115,283.72, City Health Insurance 106,427.50, Governing Body Council 3,921.89, City Manager 9,360.60, Attorney 9,162.11, Finance Office 19,797.16, Human Resources 15,897.46, Municipal Hall 2,315.35, Computer Services 6,728.30, Community Development 19,099.20, Engineering 11,342.22, Police 192,315.37, Carson Hellwig 23.59/hr, Cole Kissner 42.91/hr, Kasey Kurtz 32.73/hr, Landon Seaman 36.12/hr, Brady Woehl 36.12/hr, Fire 192,287.89, Building Inspection 8,296.00, Street 68,480.68, Traffic Control 14,273.21, Utilities – General 43,259.10, Solid Waste 20,447.24, Wastewater Treatment 25,716.19, Utilities – Sewer 16,632.33, Water Treatment Plant 29,188.63, Utilities – Water 2,435.17, Airport 26,202.97, Cemetery 11,113.13, Transit 31,255.70, West Nile 6,444.75, Bradley Sharp 18.00/hr, Katrina Holzkamm 16.25/hr, Meals On Wheels 913.67, Culture And Recreation 17,708.47, Concessions 15,736.69, Denise Auske 15.00/hr, Admin 12,181.42, Participant Rec 48,002.31, Conner Wallman 14.25/hr, Park Rec ARCC 42,461.49, Aquatic Center 41,972.57, Park Rec Golf 12,979.34, Pc Complex 4,941.14, Camden Fauth 17.00/hr, Park Rec Senior Center 6,722.78, Campground 8,454.15, Parks 43,515.10, Parks/Wylie 35,924.73, Forestry 14,618.39, Library 36,298.20, Elizabeth Hovendick 21.37/hr, City Economic Development 3,169.60
Roll call vote to approve, with Council Member Ronayne abstaining to Neil & Joan Bellikka and Plains Commerce Bank, Fouberg abstaining to Dacotah Bank, Nilson abstaining to Banner Associates Inc., and PKG Contracting Inc., all present voting aye, motion carried.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager McNeil highlighted a work milestone, water levels on Moccasin Creek, announced the retirement of John Weaver at the PD, 2027 General Fund requests are currently being reviewed, and an update to the personal mobility device ordinance.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Fouberg, second by Nilson, to go into executive session to discuss personnel, legal, and contractual matters pursuant to SDCL §1-25-2(1), (3), and (4), and to discuss trade secrets pursuant to SDCL § 9-34-19.. Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried. The Council moved into executive session at 6:38 p.m.
Council member Ward departed the meeting at 7:22 p.m.
Motion by Ronayne, 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 7:45 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, motion by Nilson, second by Ekanger, to adjourn the meeting. Voice vote to adjourn, all present voting aye, motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Prepared by Steven Thithavong for the Finance Office. /s/Jordan McQuillen, Finance Officer
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