Aberdeen City Council
Regular MeetingAberdeen, SD · February 12, 2018
Minutes
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CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
City Council Chambers, 123 South Lincoln Street, Municipal Building, Aberdeen,
South Dakota, February 12, 2018, at 5:30 p.m., regular meeting of the Board of City Council
Members, Mayor Mike Levsen presiding. Present at roll call were City Councilors David
Bunsness, Alan Johnson, Dave Lunzman, Dennis “Mike” Olson, Mark Remily, Rob
Ronayne, Clint Rux, and Jennifer Slaight-Hansen. City Staff present were Lynn Lander, Ron
Wager, Robin Bobzien, Brett Bill, Karl Alberts, Dave McNeil, and Cody Roggatz.
Mayor Levsen led the Pledge of Allegiance.
MINUTES
Rux moved, Bunsness seconded to approve the minutes of February 5, 2018, as
circulated. All voting aye, motion carried.
OPEN FORUM – no one was present.
OLD BUSINESS
ORDINANCE NO. 17-12-07
Ordinance No. 17-12-07 revising Chapter 58 of the Aberdeen City Code regarding
Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) and Taxicabs as amended at second reading was
presented for final adoption. Ronayne moved, Johnson seconded to approve final adoption of
Ordinance No. 17-12-07. City Attorney Ron Wager informed the Council of an e-mail
response from LYFT stating their appreciation for allowing them to provide comments on the
proposed Ordinance. Wager also recommended minor changes to the Ordinance. Ronayne
moved, Slaight-Hansen seconded to amend to add “or TNC” in Section 58-1 after
Transportation Network Company and change “Company” to “Companies” in Article III
Title as recommended by the City Attorney. On the main motion to approve final adoption of
Ordinance No. 17-12-07 as amended, upon roll call, all voting aye, motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 18-01-02
Ordinance No. 18-01-02 revising Chapter 8 – Animals and Fowl of the Aberdeen City
Code as amended at second reading was presented for final adoption. Bunsness moved,
Olson seconded to approve final adoption of Ordinance No. 18-01-02. Upon roll call, all
voting aye, motion carried.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Bunsness moved, Lunzman seconded to approve the following items on the consent
calendar:
SET BID DATE – of February 27, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. for advertisement for bids on 2018
Watermain & Sewer Pipe, Fittings & Accessories, Manhole Covers, Inlet Frames & Grates.
LICENSE – Taxi Cab Company - Brandon Holler dba Aberdeen Taxi LLC
LOTTERY NOTICE – Lincoln Elementary PTA – receive and place on file.
All voting aye, motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 18-02-01R
City Attorney Ron Wager presented Resolution No. 18-02-01R extending the cable
television franchise of Northern Valley Communications to July 1, 2018, to facilitate
franchise renewal negotiations. Bunsness moved, Johnson seconded to approve Resolution
No. 18-02-01R as follows:
WHEREAS, the City of Aberdeen, South Dakota (“City”) granted a Cable Television
Franchise Agreement (“Franchise”) to Northern Valley Communications, LLC (“NVC”), to
own and operate a cable television system in the city; and
WHEREAS, the initial term of the Franchise expires on or about April 2, 2018; and
WHEREAS, both the City and NVC desire to extend the term of the Franchise to
facilitate renewal negotiations under state and federal law.
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NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of Aberdeen, South Dakota, hereby resolves
as follows:
1. The Franchise is hereby amended by extending the term of the Franchise from
April 3, 2018, through the date on which NVC’s Franchise is either renewed or until and
including July 1, 2018, whichever shall first occur.
2. Except as specifically modified hereby, the Franchise shall remain in full force and
effect.
3. The City and NVC hereby agree that neither waives any rights either may have
under the Franchise or applicable law.
4. This Resolution shall become effective upon the occurrence of both of the
following conditions: (1) The Resolution being passed and adopted by the City Council of
the City of Aberdeen, South Dakota, and (2) NVC’s acceptance of this Resolution.
All voting aye, motion carried.
REQUEST TO PURCHASE COMPUTER EQUIPMENT
City Finance Officer Karl Alberts presented a request from Computer Services to
purchase desktops, notebooks and all in one computers off of State Contract for City
Departments. Bunsness moved, Ronayne seconded to approve the request to purchase
desktops, notebooks, and all in one computers off of State Contract from HP of Boston, MA
for a total price of $46,248.00. All voting aye, motion carried.
REQUEST TO PURCHASE COMPUTER SOFTWARE
City Finance Officer Karl Alberts presented a request from Computer Services to
purchase computer software off of State Contract for City Departments. Johnson moved,
Bunsness seconded to approve the request to purchase Microsoft Office Pro Plus 2016 and
WIN SRV DCAL 2016 Software off of State Contract from SHI of Dallas, TX for a total
price of $21,689.68. All voting aye, motion carried.
PERMISSION TO OCCUPY RIGHT-OF-WAY AT 224 S. MAIN ST.
Ronayne moved, Bunsness seconded to table for a week a discussion on a request for
permission to occupy the right-of-way at 224 South Main Street, Dakota Territory Brewing
Company, for a basement egress stairwell. All voting aye, motion carried.
REQUEST TO PURCHASE PICKUP FOR PUBLIC WORKS
City Engineer Robin Bobzien presented a request to purchase a pickup off State
Contract Listings for the Public Works Department – Street Division. Rux moved, Bunsness
seconded to approve the request to purchase one Dodge Ram 3500 Pickup off State Contract
from Wegner Auto of Pierre, SD in the amount of $29,471.00. All voting aye, motion
carried.
CHANGE ORDER/PAYMENT FOR ROLLINGS HILLS STORM WATER PROJECT
City Engineer Robin Bobzien presented Change Order #3 in the amount of $9,441.60
and Payment Request #5 in the amount of $29,592.48 to B & B Contracting for work on the
Rollings Hills Storm Water Retention Pond Project (SS-2016-3). Ronayne moved, Lunzman
seconded to approve and authorize the City Manager to sign Change Order #3 in the amount
of $9,441.60 and Payment Request #5 in the amount of $29,592.48 to B & B Contracting.
Upon roll call, all voting aye, motion carried.
PAYMENT REQUESTS FOR AIRPORT PROJECTS
Transportation Director Cody Roggatz presented Payment Request #1 in the amount
of $746.52 to Helms & Associates for work on the AIP #3-46-0001-37-2017 Wildlife Hazard
Assessment & Mitigation Project and Payment Request #30 in the amount of $2,683.04 to
Helms & Associates for work on the AIP #3-46-0001-36-2016 Runway 17/35 Decoupling
Project, Construction Phase. Johnson moved, Slaight-Hansen seconded to approve and
authorize the City Manager to sign Payment Request #1 in the amount of $746.52 and
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Payment Request #30 in the amount of $2,683.04 to Helms & Associates. Upon roll call, all
voting aye, motion carried.
BILLS
Johnson moved, Lunzman seconded to approve the following audited bills for
services, supplies, repairs, and maintenance: Northwestern Energy 92,400.58; US Bank
Corp. Trust 17,334.95; Executive Management 434.04; Frederick Demarais 25.00;
Dependable Sanitation 15,316.00; SD Dept. of Revenue 8,318.03; AT & T 167.28; MARCO
Inc. 37.35; Northern Electric 4,731.95; American News 1,540.00; Aberdeen Chamber of
Commerce 10.00; Bishop Enterprises, Inc 187.55; BMI 314.10; MARCO Technologies LLC
313.09; Bonnie Bitz 3,110.00; Tessman Company 254.40; RDO Equipment Co 44.52;
Brown County Treasurer 4,095.88; Dakota Doors Inc. 975.00; Don’s Builders Hardware
227.80; Heartland Paper Company 2,346.96; Quality Welding Inc 723.00; Cole Papers Inc.
592.20; Graham Tire Co 589.80; Auto Value Part Stores/Hedahls 225.13; CASH-WA
Distributing 230.00; House of Glass, Inc 87.32; Nelson Sales & Service, LLC 1,940.75;
Kesslers Inc 55.80; Municipal Code Corp. 5,127.05; Farnums Genuine Parts 278.68; NSU
Workstudy 270.48; Pantorium 13,00; Dakota Supply Group 696.45; Presentation College
15,000.00; Midstates Group 35.00; Ringgenberg Electric Inc. 1,679.16; Avera St Luke’s
Hospital 4,007.50; Pro-Build 72.86; Weismantel Rent All 60.00; Aberdeen Area Arts
Council 1,076.20; Baker & Taylor Inc. 2,085.78; Duane Donat 40.00; Fastenal Company
38.96; Great Lakes Chapter 35.00; Tom Aman 1,559.71; Ladner Electric 7,380.00; Northern
Truck Equipment Corp. 342.55; Dependable Sanitation, Inc 882.50; Taylor Laundry 30.00;
AAP of Aberdeen SD 708.75; NE Council of Government 6,496.60; Cartney Bearing Co
9.68; Titan Access Acct 34.83; Executive Management 55.31; Pierson Ford-Lincoln-Mercury
1,949.16; West Payment Center 71.00; North Central Farmers Elevator 8,738.93; Active Data
Systems 850.00; Northern Valley Communications 1,468.80; MTI Distributing 924.68;
Pontem Software 15,637.50; Glacial Lakes & Prairies Tourism Assoc. 845.00; Fire Safety
First 59.30; Lynn Lander 160.40; Chuck Forrest 9.00; Ken’s Superfair Foods 871.58; LTS
Distributing 595.00; Century Business Products 99.39; National Notary Association 30.00;
Melissa & Doug, LLC 157.43; SESAC 417.00; Menards 1,217.63; Aberdeen
University/Civic Symphony 2,000.00; Dakota Fluid Power Inc. 0.57; Turfwerks 775.93;
Sargent County Teller 35.00; Borns Group 1,320.39; OCLC, Inc. 887.45; Impact Janitorial
1,239.84; SDPRA 13,777.21; Charles Kornmann 208.40; Matheson Tri-Gas Inc 307.49;
Forest Rux 26.26; Dakota Oil 246.98; Tim Blue 45.00; R & R Specialties Inc 58.20;
Plunkett’s Pest Control 338.26; Aberdeen Chrysler Center 250.00; Midwest Tape 232.51;
Midcontinent Communications 600.00; SD Airports Conference 150.00; GRAINGER
164.66; Ameripride Services Inc 761.02; Chance Rides Manufacturing Inc. 4,698.49;
ERANGE Inc 365.00; Moss & Barnett 657.00; NAS Industrial 5,755.05; Aldous J Ulvog
157.50; Autozone 314.54; Images of the World 240.00; Melissa Kienow 34.02; Hub City
Weddings 99.00; Ketterling Photography 484.95; Jon Murdy 5,000.00; E-Conolight
1,954.92; Runnings Supply Inc 2,175.99; Interstate Battery 113.95. Upon roll call, all voting
aye, motion carried.
NO CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
There being no further business, Remily moved, Ronayne seconded that the meeting
be adjourned. All voting aye, motion carried.
Prepared by Mary Campton for the Finance Office. /s/ Karl Alberts, Finance Officer.
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