By Aberdeen Insider - July 17, 2025 in CITY OF ABERDEEN
7/7/25 MINUTES
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City Council Chambers, 123 South Lincoln Street, Municipal Building, Aberdeen, South Dakota, July 7, 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, Erin Fouberg, Charlotte Liebelt, Rich Ward, Alan Johnson via teleconference, Talmage Ekanger, Chad Nilson, David Novstrup, and Mayor Travis Schaunaman.
City Staff present were Robin Bobzien, Ron Wager, Stuart Nelson, Ken Hubbart, Joel Weig, Rich Krokel, Dave McNeil, Matt Braun, and Jordan McQuillen.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Schaunaman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Liebelt, second by Ward to approve the agenda with modification of moving item G to A in new business. Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
MINUTES
Motion by Ekanger, second by Novstrup, to approve the minutes of the June 23, 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 Ward, second by Liebelt, to approve the following items on the consent calendar:
DECLARE CITY VEHICLES AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AS SURPLUS PROPERTY to be sold at public auction on July 17, 2025, at 3:00 PM at Public Works Facility at 1002 SW 3rd Ave
SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON JULY 21, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. for a Special One Day Retail On-Sale Beer and Wine License for Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours on October 15, 2025, at Refuge Retreats, 711 Lancelot Drive
SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON JULY 21, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. for a Special One Day Retail On-Sale Liquor, Beer, and Wine License for the Aberdeen Sertoma Club for Storybook Land Uncorked event on September 4, 2025, at 2300 24th Ave NW
RE-SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON JULY 21, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. for a New Retail (on-off sale) Malt Beverage & SD Farm Wine license for One Legged Pheasant
SET BID DATE ON JULY 29, 2025, until 2:00 p.m. for the Aberdeen Water Tower & Transmission Line (Project WT-2025-1)
COMMUNITY EVENT PERMIT: Disability Awareness Fair on July 12, 2025, and NSU Gypsy Day Parade on September 20, 2025
TRANSIENT MERCHANT LICENSE: Country Fresh Farms from July 16, 2025, through July 19, 2025
NEW HOME DAYCARE LICENSE for Netty Meyer, McKenzie Harms and Paige Henningsen
LOTTERY NOTICE: St. Mary’s Catholic Church on October 12, 2025
REQUEST FOR STREET/TRAIL USE – Contingent upon requirements met set forth by the Police Department for NSU State Football filming on 07/16/2025, 9:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M.
SET BID DATE ON JULY 22, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. for 2300 Tons Roadway Deicing Salt For 2025-2026
JULY 2025 – JUNE 2026 RENEWALS FOR RETAIL ON-OFF SALE MALT BEVERAGE AND SD FARM WINE LICENSE in Aberdeen for the following business: Platinum Salon and Spa – RB-25900
SET PUBLIC HEARING ON AUGUST 25, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. for Ordinance 25-08-01, a Petition to Rezone Certain Property
DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES: Wells Fargo Bank, Dacotah Bank, Plains Commerce Bank, and SD Public Funds Investment Trust
Voice vote to approve, with Council Members Ronayne and Fouberg abstaining to item N, all others present voting aye, motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE CITY TO ACQUIRE FROM THE PRESENTATION SISTERS THE FORMER PRESENTATION COLLEGE SOUTHEAST NURSING BUILDING
Mayor Schaunaman and City Attorney Wager presented the purchase agreement. Motion by Ronayne, second by Fouberg, to approve the purchase from Sisters Of The Presentation Of The Blessed Virgin Mary of Aberdeen, South Dakota, of the real property identified as approximately 5.72 acres consisting of the former Presentation College southeast nursing building and surrounding parking lots and green space as a portion of Lot 1 of Presentation First Addition to the City of Aberdeen, for the price of Three Hundred Thirty Thousand Dollars ($330,000.00); and to authorize the City Manager to sign purchase and closing documents as approved by the City Attorney. Motion by Novstrup, second by Ward to amend the motion to not use the promotional funds as the source of funds for the purchase. Roll call vote to approve amendment, with Novstrup voting aye, all others voting no, motion did not carry. Roll call vote on the motion to approve the purchase agreement and to authorize the City Manager to sign, all present voting aye, motion carried.
ELECTION OF DEPUTY MAYOR
Mayor Schaunaman opened the floor for nominations for Deputy Mayor position for a one-year term from July 1, 2025, to the first meeting in July of 2026. Motion by Ward, second by Novstrup, to nominate Councilman Alan Johnson. Motion by Liebelt, second by Ward, to nominate Councilman Rob Ronayne. Roll call vote with Johnson receiving six (6) votes and Ronayne receiving three (3) votes. Johnson is nominated as Deputy Mayor. Motion by Ronayne, second by Novstrup to approve the election of Johnson as Deputy Mayor, all present voting aye, motion carried.
ASSIGNMENT OF LIAISONS TO THE VARIOUS CITY BOARDS AND THE DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE FOR OTHER BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Mayor Schaunaman opened the discussion on the assignment of liaisons to various city boards and designation of representatives for other boards and commissions. Motion by Novstrup, second by Nilson, to approve the assignment of liaisons to the various boards and commissions as follows: Mayor Schaunaman and Alan Johnson to the 911 Communications Council, Alan Johnson and David Novstrup to the Airport Board, Erin Fouberg and Talmage Ekanger to the BID #1 (Downtown Alliance), Chad Nilson to the BID #2 (Hotel Alliance), David Novstrup to the Aberdeen Convention & Visitors Bureau, Rob Ronayne to the K.O. Lee Library, and Rich Ward and Charlot Liebelt to Parks, Rec, & Forestry. Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF REAPPOINTMENT OF TROY MCQUILLEN, PETER RAMEY, AND LYNN KLUNDT TO THE K.O. LEE ABERDEEN LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025, FOR ANOTHER THREE-YEAR TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2028
Mayor Schaunaman presented the reappointments to the library board. Motion by Liebelt, second by Ward, to approve the reappointment of Troy McQuillen, Peter Ramey, and Lynn Klundt to the K.O. Lee Aberdeen Library Board of Trustees effective July 1, 2025, for another three-year term ending June 30, 2028. Voice call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT OF ADAM BUCKHOUSE TO THE ABERDEEN PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD FOR A FIVE-YEAR TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2030
Mayor Schaunaman presented the appointment. Motion by Ward, second by Ekanger, to approve the appointment of Adam Buckhouse to the Aberdeen Parks and Recreation board for a five-year term ending June 30, 2030. Voice call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL TO ALLOCATE MONIES IN THE 2026 BUDGET TO COVER THE LOCAL SHARE OF A PROPANE BUS
Transportation Director Krokel presented allocation. Motion by Ronayne, second by Novstrup, to approve the allocation of monies in the 2026 budget to cover the local share of a propane bus. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO FOREMAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,590.80 TOWARD THE PURCHASE OF 24 PASSENGER BUS
Transportation Director Krokel presented the pay request. Motion by Fouberg, second by Ward, to approve the payment to Foreman in the amount of $27,590.80 toward the purchase of 24 passenger bus. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF RATIFICATION OF MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF JEFF MITCHELL AND JUSTIN SCOTT TO THE BOARD OF ETHICS
Mayor Schaunaman presented the board appointments. Motion by Ward, second by Liebelt, to approve the ratification of Mayor’s appointment of Jeff Mitchell and Justin Scott to the Board of Ethics. Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF ENCROACHMENT LICENSE FOR LIGHTING AND PLANTING ISLANDS
City Attorney Wager presented the encroachment license. Motion by Ward, second by Novstrup, to approve the encroachment license for lighting and planting islands. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST BY BRETT NEWTON, FOR AN INDEFINITE EXTENSION TO CONSTRUCT SIDEWALK ON PROPERTY AT 2225 N. ROOSEVELT ST
City Attorney Wager presented the sidewalk construction extension request and noted that Aberdeen City Code, Sec. 46-128 provides that an extension by the Council longer than 5 years will terminate upon a transfer of the property to another person. The Council at a later date upon notice and a finding of public convenience and necessity may require the property owners to construct the sidewalk. Motion by Ward, second by Novstrup, to approve the application by Brett Newton, pursuant to Aberdeen City Code, Sec. 46-128, for an indefinite extension to construct sidewalk on the real property described as Lot 2, Newton First Addition to the City of Aberdeen in the NE¼ of 7-123N-R63W (2225 North Roosevelt St), and to record the minutes of such extension against the real property. Roll call vote to approve with Council Members Fouberg and Ronayne recusing from the item, all others present voting aye, motion carried. The Finance Officer shall execute the certification required to record the minutes with the Register of Deeds.
APPROVAL OF PAY REQUEST #2 IN THE AMOUNT OF $96,635.75 FOR PCN 09GP (10TH AVE SE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT) TO PRAHM CONSTRUCTION INC. OF SLAYTON, MN
City Engineer Nelson presented the pay request. Motion by Ronayne, second by Ward, to approve pay request #2 in the amount of $96,635.75 for PCN 09GP (10th Ave SE Bridge Replacement) to Prahm Construction Inc. of Slayton, MN. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF THE SURPLUS OF THREE (3) DRONES IN THE INVENTORY OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND ALLOWING THE TRADE OF THESE DRONES FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) NEW DRONE AND THE ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT THAT SUPPORT THESE
Police Chief McNeil presented the surplus. Motion by Ward, second by Ekanger, to approve the surplus of three (3) drones in the inventory of the police department and allowing the trade of these drones for the purchase of one (1) new drone and the accessories and equipment that support these. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF CLAIMS AND PAYROLL
Motion by Ronayne, second by Novstrup, to approve payment of the bills listed for July 7, 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 71.20: Stan Albrecht 16.52, Janet Schwan 54.68, Delta Dental 101.90, Optilegra Inc. 12.92, US Bank 61,716.28, Wells Fargo Commercial 286,947.43, Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. 189.70, Abdn Area Humane Society 6,400.00, Abdn Downtown Assoc. 24,750.00, Aberdeen Chrysler Center 159.90, Aberdeen Family YMCA 41,250.00, Aberdeen Insider 945.51, Aberdeen Lawn Care 555.00, American Solutions For Bus 2,977.00, Anderson Bros Inc. 405.13, AT&T Cell 1,856.33, Auto Value Parts/Hedahls 1,613.85, B&H Photo-Video 1,280.58, Badger Meter Inc. 702.32, Benco Equipment 5,694.00, Blue To Gold LLC 660.00, Borns Group 6,522.64, Brown County Treasurer 10,023.27, Butler Machinery Co. 408.22, Claims Associates Inc. 500.00, Cole Papers Inc. 374.54, Commtech Inc. 196.50, Conference Technologies Inc. 31,259.83, Convention Visitors Bureau 29,301.02, Core & Main LP 21,613.70, Crawford Trucks & Equipment 316.09, Crescent Electric Supply 604.99, Dakota Doors Incorporated 649.23, Dakota Fluid Power Inc. 1,151.84, Dakota Pump & Control 33,200.00, Dakota Supply Group 511.32, Diesel Machinery Inc. 2,628.80, Eddie’s Northside Sinclair 34.86, Fastenal Company 23.07, Federal Express Corp 70.02, Fire Safety First 173.23, Foreman Charters 27,590.80, Geffdog Designs 20.00, Guardian Life Ins. Co. 1,325.16, Helms & Associates 3,215.81, Henry Schein Inc. 516.71, House Of Glass Inc. 275.55, Hub Auto 376.03, Impact Janitorial 861.66, Interstate Battery Arlington 174.95, Jackson Lewis P.C. 5,154.80, Jensen Rock & Sand Inc.-Mobridge 178,304.70, JGE Inc. 1,706.26, Kanuani Valencia Feliciano 94.00, L&T Lawn Care LLC 812.50, Lawson Products Inc. 173.61, Lighthouse Uniform Co. 300.06, Mac’s Inc. 54.87, Marco Technologies LLC 370.04, Master Blaster 260.37, Matheson Tri-Gas Inc. 128.23, Max Stoltenburg 308.00, Menards Inc. 224.69, Metering & Technology Solutions 41,663.57, Midstates Group 1,620.00, Moody’s Investor Services 500.00, MTI Distributing 323.34, Napa Central 333.21, Nelson Sales & Service LLC 22.00, Nextiva Inc. 7,973.22, Northern Valley Communications 5,253.24, ODP Business Solutions LLC 47.59, One Source 34.50, Pierson Ford-Lincoln-Mercury 49,431.00, Pomp’s Tire Service 4,899.37, Prahm Construction Inc. 96,635.75, Premier Specialty Vehicles 50.97, RDO Equipment Co. 98.51, RDO Equipment-Aberdeen 96,495.70, Runnings Supply Inc. #14 275.06, Ryan Schlotman 180.00, Sanford Health Occupational 480.00, Sansio Inc. 1,261.25, Schwan Welding & Boiler 170.00, SD Dept. Of Ag & Nat. Res. 600.00, SDTLA 100.00, Share Corp 556.71, Shoe Science 160.00, Sirchie Acquisition Company 264.81, Stryker Sales Corp 3,916.50, Superior Printing Inc. 53.03, Teleflex 1,260.00, Totally Tubular Mfg. 124.16, Traffic Control Corp 6,050.00, Tyler Technologies 110,327.34, Uniform Center 57.19, USA Blue Book 704.32, Vestis Group Inc. 305.11, Wageworks Inc. 311.25, Warning Lites Of Minnesota 619.92, Woods, Fuller, Shultz & Smith PC 220.00, Wright & Sudlow 300.00
Payroll for the period from June 15, 2025, through June 28, 2025, pay period of June 26, 2025, through July 12, 2025, and city share of social security, old age & survivor’s insurance, retirement, health and life insurance.
Pay period from June 15, 2025, through June 28, 2025: GOVERNING BODY COUNCIL 3,789.28, Chad Nilson 388.06/per pay period, City Manager 9,681.75, Attorney 8,143.15, Finance Office 19,194.83, Human Resources 10,394.75, Municipal Hall 2,184.97, Computer Services 6,385.08, Community Development 18,016.00, Engineering 14,532.87, Police 203,004.57, Tina Donelson 23.38/hr, Fire 170,697.37, Building Inspection 7,825.60, Street 45,331.60, Traffic Control 11,832.33, Utilities – General 14,029.95, Solid Waste 30,043.70, Wastewater Treatment 25,565.06, Utilities – Sewer 17,914.30, Water Treatment Plant 29,661.65, Utilities – Water 19,801.26, Airport 24,673.05, Cemetery 9,574.36, Transit 28,769.80, West Nile 10,011.49, Meals On Wheels 659.64, Culture And Recreation 13,409.80, Concessions 15,427.45, Admin 11,538.13, Participant Rec 41,625.74, Park Rec ARCC 40,173.27, Olivia Whitney 17.25/hr, Aquatic Center 41,866.85, Park Rec Golf 12,884.70, PC Complex 7,023.51, Paddle Boat/Canoe 1,028.44, Municipal Band 286.45, Park Rec Senior Center 6,357.24, Campground 8,197.54, Parks 37,531.06, Parks/Wylie 33,625.66, Forestry 14,195.30, Library 35,976.82, City Econ Dev 2,989.60.
The pay period of June 26, 2025, through July 12, 2025 will be amended and published the next council meeting. Roll call vote to approve, with Council Member Ward abstaining, all others present voting aye, motion carried.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Bobzien discussed budget updates, the 2026 promotion fund application is available online, various meetings and employee acknowledgments.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, motion by Nilson, second by Novstrup, to adjourn the meeting. Voice vote to adjourn, all present voting aye, motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:34 p.m.
Prepared by Steven Thithavong for the Finance Office. /s/Jordan McQuillen, Finance Officer
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