By Aberdeen Insider - September 18, 2025 in CITY OF ABERDEEN
NOTICE OF 9/8/25 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
City Council Chambers, 123 South Lincoln Street, Municipal Building, Aberdeen, South Dakota, September 8, 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, Talmage Ekanger, Chad Nilson, David Novstrup, and Mayor Travis Schaunaman.
City Staff present were Robin Bobzien, Ron Wager, Stuart Nelson, Ken Hubbart, Joel Weig, Dave McNeil, Cathy McNickle, Destin Spellman, Steven Thithavong, and Jordan McQuillen.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Schaunaman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Fouberg, second by Ward, to approve the agenda. Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
PRESENTATION OF CONCEPT AND COST ESTIMATE FOR 2-WAY MAIN STREET PROJECT
Mayor Schaunaman and City Manager Bobzien provided an overview of the history and supporting research behind the 2-way Main Street project. City Engineer Nelson presented cost estimates and technical specifications for multiple design alternatives, outlining the differences in parking capacity, roadway configuration, traffic signal modifications, and associated costs for each proposed option.
DISCUSSION ON 2-WAY MAIN STREET PROJECT
The Council heard public comments related to the proposed project.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, motion by Ward, second by Nilson, to adjourn the meeting. Voice vote to adjourn, all present voting aye, motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:17 p.m.
Prepared by Steven Thithavong for the Finance Office. /s/Jordan McQuillen, Finance Officer
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