Aberdeen City Council
Regular MeetingAberdeen, SD · April 18, 2022
Minutes
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MINUTES
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City Council Chambers, 123 South Lincoln Street, Municipal Building, Aberdeen,
South Dakota, April 18, 2022 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, Mark Remily, Dave
Lunzman, Josh Rife, Alan Johnson, Justin Reinbold, Tiffany Langer by teleconference, Clint
Rux, and Mayor Travis Schaunaman.
City Staff present were Joe Gaa, Ron Wager, Robin Bobzien, Brett Bill, Jordan
McQuillen, Dave McNeil, Rich Krokel, Mark Hoven, and Joel Weig.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Schaunaman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Rife, second by Rux to approve of the agenda. Voice vote to approve, all
voting aye, motion carried.
MINUTES
Motion by Johnson, second by Reinbold to approve the minutes of the April 4, 2022
City Council Meeting, as circulated. Voice vote to approve, all voting aye, motion carried.
OPEN FORUM
No one appeared in open forum to address the Council.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Ronayne, second by Lunzman to approve the following items on the
consent calendar:
REQUEST BY MARK REMILY TO WITHDRAW NOMINATION – Candidate for the
Office of City Council Member-NE District – receive and place on file
PETITION OF VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION – Property commencing at the Southeast
property corner of Lot 2, Prairie’s Edge Seventh Addition, the point of beginning (P.O.B.);
thence S. 43 degrees, 46 feet, 19 inches E., a distance of 178.00 feet; thence S. 89 degrees, 20
feet, 41 inches W., a distance of 243.84 feet; thence N. 42 degrees, 34 feet, 59 inches E.; a
distance of 178.35 feet, back to the point of beginning, containing 0.36 acres more or less
(East of 2618 Water View Drive) – refer to City Engineer, City Attorney, and
Planning/Zoning Director for review and recommendations
LICENSE – Taxi Cab Driver – David Elliott
REQUEST FOR COMMUNITY EVENT PERMITS – for Fallout Creative Community’s
2022 Art and Music Events on April 22, May 2, May 20, May 27, June 11, June 24, July 8-9,
July 21, July 24, July 29-30, August 5-6, August 12-13, Sept. 1-3, Sept. 9-11 at the 200 Block
of South Main Street
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REQUEST TO SERVE AND PERMIT – the consumption of alcoholic beverages at the
Wylie Park Pavilion on June 24, 2022 for a Fehr/Scott Wedding
LOTTERY NOTICE – Aspire Foundation, Inc. – receive and place on file
Voice vote to approve, all voting aye with Remily abstaining on Item A, the request to
withdraw his nomination-Candidate for City Council-NE District, motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
ORDINANCE NO. 22-04-06
City Attorney Ron Wager explained Ordinance No. 22-04-06 prohibiting chronic
nuisances and criminal activity public nuisances presented for first reading. Motion by
Ronayne, second by Remily to approve first reading of Ordinance No. 22-04-06 adding
provisions regarding chronic nuisances and criminal activity public nuisances to the
Aberdeen City Code. Discussion followed. Bob Schatz was present to discuss his concerns
as a property owner. Roll call vote to approve, all voting aye, motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 22-04-07
City Attorney Ron Wager explained Ordinance No. 22-04-07 regarding alcoholic
beverages in parks and recreation facilities. Motion by Remily, second by Rux to approve
first reading of Ordinance No. 22-04-07 amending the Aberdeen City Code regarding the
consumption and sale of alcoholic beverages in the municipal parks and recreation facilities.
Discussion followed with comments from Parks, Recreation & Forestry Director Mark
Hoven. Roll call vote to approve, all voting aye, motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING ON SPECIAL LIQUOR LICENSE FOR ABERDEEN AREA
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Mayor Schaunaman opened a hearing on an application for a Special One-Day On-
Sale Liquor License on May 12, 2022 for Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s Business
After Hours at Steven Lust Automotive, 1314 – 6th Avenue, SW. No public comments were
received so Mayor Schaunaman closed the hearing. Motion by Ronayne, second by Reinbold
to approve of the issuance of a Special One-Day On-Sale Liquor License on May 12, 2022
for Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours at 1314 – 6th Avenue,
SW. Voice vote to approve, all voting aye, motion carried.
TERMINATION OF JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT AND NEW AGREEMENT FOR
USE OF SCHOOL AND CITY PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES BETWEEN
THE CITY AND ABERDEEN SCHOOL DISTRICT
City Attorney Ron Wager explained the request for approval of the termination of a
joint powers agreement and a new agreement for cooperative use of school facilities and city
parks and recreation facilities between the City and the Aberdeen School District. Discussion
followed with comments from Parks, Recreation & Forestry Director Mark Hoven. Motion
by Remily, second by Rux to approve of the termination of the joint powers agreement by
and among Northern State University, Aberdeen School District No. 6-1, and the City of
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Aberdeen regarding the former Clark Swisher Activities Complex, approve the agreement
between the City of Aberdeen and the Aberdeen School District No. 6-1 for cooperative use
of public facilities, and authorize the City Manager to execute the same. Roll call vote to
approve, all voting aye, motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING ON RETAIL ON-OFF SALE MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE FOR
HUB CITY SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION, INC.
Mayor Schaunaman opened a hearing on an application for a new Retail On-Off Sale
Malt Beverage & SD Farm Wine License for Hub City Softball Association, Inc. at Players
Field South Softball Complex Concession, 3815 – 8th Avenue, NE. No public comments
were received so Mayor Schaunaman closed the hearing. Motion by Remily, second by Rux
to approve of the issuance of a Retail On-Off Sale Malt Beverage & SD Farm Wine License
for Hub City Softball Association, Inc. at the Players Field South Softball Complex
Concession, 3815 – 8th Avenue, NE. Voice vote to approve, all voting aye, motion carried.
BID FOR HIGH PRESSURE SEWER CLEANER AND VACUUM EXTRACTOR FOR
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT – UTILITY DIVISION
City Engineer Robin Bobzien requested approval to award the bid for the High
Pressure Sewer Cleaner and Vacuum Extractor for the Public Works Department – Utility
Division to Flexible Pipe Tool in the amount of $316,796.00 and declare surplus a 2014 High
Pressure Sewer Cleaner and Vacuum Extractor for trade in to Flexible Pipe Too. Motion by
Ronayne, second by Johnson to award the bid for the High Pressure Sewer Cleaner and
Vacuum Extractor to Flexible Pipe Tool in the amount of $316,796.00, to declare surplus a
2014 High Pressure Sewer Cleaner and Vacuum Extractor for trade in to Flexible Pipe Tool,
and authorize the City Manager and Finance Officer to sign all necessary documents after
approval by the City Attorney. Roll call vote to approve, all voting aye, motion carried.
SD DOT 5304 GRANT AGREEMENT WITH ABERDEEN RIDE LINE
Transportation Director Rich Krokel requested approval of a SD Department of
Transportation Sec. 5304 Grant in the amount of $29,404.15, of which the Federal share is
$23,523.32 and the City’s share is $5,880.83, for the leadership planning and training for
Aberdeen Ride Line staff. Motion by Johnson, second by Rux to approve of the SD
Department of Transportation Sec. 5304 Grant in the amount of $29,404.15 and authorize the
City Manager to sign the grant agreement. Roll call vote to approve, all voting aye, motion
carried.
PAYMENT REQUESTS FOR AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Transportation Director Rich Krokel requested approval of the following payments
for work on Airport Improvement Projects: Payment #15 – AIP #3-46-0001-43-2021
Taxiway Geometry – Helms & Associates in the amount of $8,830.09; Payment #29 – AIP
#3-46-0001-43-2021 Taxiway Geometry – Helms & Associates in the amount of $3,814.57;
Payment #35 – AIP #3-46-0001-40-2019 Reconstruction of Taxiway ‘C’ – Helms &
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Associates in the amount of $145.05. Motion by Ronayne, second by Reinbold to approve
and authorize the City Manager to sign the payment requests for work on the Airport
Improvement Projects. Roll call vote to approve, all voting aye, motion carried.
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF CLAIMS
Motion by Lunzman, second by Rife to approve payment of the bills listed for April
18, 2022. 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: SD Department of Revenue 84,674.97; Wellmark
Blue Cross/Blue Shield 162,873.94; Elavon 3,250.00; Mary Ell 144.83; Kennard Wike 22.60;
Becca Tullar 40.97; Marcus Ackerman 55.01; Colton Zumpfe 53.12; Cory Gollnick 41.42;
Cory Gollnick 27.07; Hayden Properties 36.26; Krause Family 87.35; The LLC 77.82;
Midwest Alarm Company 300.00; American News 110.76; Aberdeen Chamber of
Commerce 27,630.00; Aberdeen School Dist. 6-1 2,275.00; Animal Care Clinic 247.80;
Helms & Associates 27,429.08; MARCO Technologies LLC 130.04; RDO Equipment Co.
546.31; Aberdeen News 547.12; Dakota Doors Inc. 423.47; Northern Plains Animal Health
87.07; Leidholt Electric LLC 10,000.00; City Treasurer 100.00; Hawkins Inc. 5,629.20;
Dakota Electronics 607.71; Vosika Fencing 20,919.00; Cole Papers Inc. 16,441.19; Farm
Power Mfg. Inc. 76.80; Graham Tire Co. 551.28; Auto Value Parts/Hedahls 1,493.02;
Heiman Inc. 474.45; House of Glass Inc. 123.48; Joel Weig 224.00; Steven Lust Automotive
219.83; M-B Companies Inc. 8,877.65; Mac’s Inc. 396.10; Mattern Diesel Service 108.00;
Sewer Duck Inc. 200.00; Sanford Health Occupational 3,837.00; B & B Contracting
23,121.00; Double A Plumbing LLC 2,365.84; Minnesota Knife 450.00; Northern Electric
7,293.47; CenturyLink 4,367.25; Pantorium 16.00; Dakota Supply Group 835.73; Midstates
Group 1,859.05; Safety Service Inc. 879.80; Avera St. Luke’s Hospital 6,725.45; Schwan
Welding & Boiler 157.00; SHARE Corp. 2,159.05; Sherwin-Williams Co. 178.86; Crawford
Trucks & Equipment 384.22; Stan Houston Equipment Inc. 209.31; Diesel Machinery Inc.
564.28; Baker & Taylor Inc. 1,895.64; DEMCO Inc. 140.25; Gale/Cengage Learning 503.09;
Mission Mgmt. Information 2,625.09; Fastenal Company 571.86; Totally Tubular Mfg 71.95;
Blair Scoular 108.00; Banner Associates Inc. 3,705.90; Crystal Harper 131.25; Brad Gardner
48.00; Mattern Electric 76.53; Badger Meter Inc. 580.98; Ray Payer 270.00; Ladner Electric
457.40; Aberdeen Exchange Club 244.62; Cassie Mraz 116.25; Tim Reed 548.00;
Dependable Sanitation 24,387.90; Dakota Ink & Tomer 239.96; Harr Motors 150.00;
Swanberg Construction 665,702.00; WISP Services LLC 60.00; M & T Fire & Safety Inc.
1,356.76; Alexis LaFave 117.00; USA Blue Book 1,431.19; Cartney Bearing Co. 172.71;
Wale Apparatus Co. Inc. 193.76; Caleb Crosby 750.00; Pauer Sound & Music Inc. 1,277.90;
Dawn M. Menning 41.25; Titan Access Productivity 153.13; Hub City Radio 500.00; Dell
Marketing LP 38,247.00; Executive Management 466.00; Jerry Taylor 90.00; Barry Dunlavy
48.00; Climate Control 19,171.62; Toysmith 1,186.56; West Payment Center 391.05; Stacy
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Vrchota 224.00; Barton Heating & A/C Inc. 1,750.66; Dakota Broadcasting LLC 1,250.00;
Jarman’s Water Systems 397.50; Dakotaland Autoglass Inc. 93.46; NVC 716.92; MTI
Distributing 20,404.31; Dakota Fence Co. 2,385.00; McMaster-Carr Supply Co. 124.90;
William Cantalope 330.00; Aaron Johnson II 84.00; Bismarck Tribune 348.00; SD Assn.
Rural Water Systems 1,515.00; Action Pest Control 300.00; Robert Braun 100.00; Federal
Express Corp. 15.89; Ken’s Superfair Foods 277.31; Century Business Products 224.94
Menards 3,878.18; Shannon Broderson 285.00; Bound Tree Medical LLC 4,906.43; Matthew
Bender & Co. Inc. 78.08; Aberdeen Hockey Assn. 450.00; Convention Visitors Bureau
50,028.52; Dakota Fluid Power Inc. 653.68; McQuillen Creative Group 3,830.00; Jeromy
Thorstenson 56.00; Borns Group 7,606.05; Killoran Trucking & Brokerage 6,368.26;
Spectrum Promotional Products 8,338.80; OCLC Inc. 1,948.72; Impact Janitorial 2,495.41;
Valley City Times Record 274.00; Ferguson Waterworks 3,341.70; David Lawn & Snow
75.00; ThingTech 1,853.04; Evergreen Enterprises 315.67; Matheson Tri-Gas Inc. 882.85;
Boys & Girls Club 100,000.00; Commtech Inc. 149.99; POMP’s Tire Service 2,496.28; SD
Humanities Council 50.00; MV Sport-MV Corp. Inc. 3,436.00; Combined Bldg. Specialties
8,970.00; Camby’s Pass Inc. 2,855.94; American Solutions for Business 652.30; GALLS Inc.
286.46; Brett Bill 48.00; DSS Image Apparel 859.00; Advance Auto Parts 227.56; Dakota
Potters Supply 2,316.59; Tyson Paulson 100.00; Karli Stubbe 112.00; Jordan Menken
128.00; SDNOA 200.00; Ingram Library Services 3,549.09; Vollan Oil Co. 3,369.93; Holm
Co. 6,661.74; Steve Markley 312.00; Janway Company USA Inc. 211.70; Plunkett’s Pest
Control 230.67; Patricia Brosz 1,155.00; Randy Murphy 418.00; Midcontinent
Communications 1,985.70; Aramark Uniform Services 1,546.44; Titan Machinery 8,275.54;
SD Airports Conference 70.00; Fun Express, LLC 3,539.16; Curt Fredrickson 492.00; Tyler
Bierman 35.00; GRAINGER 158.25; Geffdog Designs 2,369.33; Jefferson Partners LP
1,074.79; Cooper Animal Clinic PC 575.13; Bowers Tree Service 4,950.00; Crescent Electric
Supply 283.72; Midwest Pump & Tank 21.30; Coast to Coast Solutions 720.64; Harlow’s
Bus Sales Inc. 697.19; Makynna Snow 208.00; Diamond Dry Cleaning 7.39; Christine
Stoltenberg 156.00; A-1 Sanitation 602.92; North Star Logistics LLC 4,784.17; KEI
1,547.96; G & R Controls Inc. 8,290.78; Tri-State Water Inc. 181.50; United Parcel Service
94.22; Domino’s Pizza 535.52; Haylee Mork 143.00; Kanopy, Inc. 32.00; NAPA Central
581.11; Justin Ellenson 54.00; Alec Schoof 120.00; Sansio Inc. 910.00; Mark Hamson
495.00; Novella Pharris 7.50; Tiffany Straley 89.44; Sarah Knie 11.25; Rogelio Ventura-
Ortley 123.75; Quality Equipment & Service Inc. 314.39; Affordable Funeral Supply
1,990.78; Angela Williams 24.36; Kaseya US, LLC 23,119.58; Chance Rides Manufacturing
348.15; Spencer S. Aberle 90.00; Robyn Ewalt 210.00; Efraimson Electric Inc. 3,588.38;
Northern Plains Psych. 650.00; BMI Supply 20,051.91; Aberdak Club 1,290.00; Footprints
Media 225.60; Lyla Agius Designs 341.25; Carla Jo Krege 252.00; Daniel Orr 252.00; Luke
Bunke 324.00; Office Depot 733.75; Hillyard Sioux Falls 2,846.69; Tyler Oliver 180.00;
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Jackie Witlock 160.48; Aberdeen BMX 20,000.00; Megan Kusler 144.00; Haar Plumbing &
Heating 2,098.36; Chris Brick 48.00; Henry Schein Inc. 330.50; Autozone 373.00; Jonathon
Murdy 2,500.00; Agtegra Cooperative 1,502.99; Runnings Supply Inc. 3,068.76; Interstate
Battery 271.90; Cardconnect 325.00; Troy Beckner 2,331.75; Dacotah Paper Co. 2,046.38;
Verizon Wireless 64.77; Eide Bailly LLP 39,000.00; Christine Kenser 277.50; Sarah Viola
120.00; Nancy Kelsey 166.41; Billy Maunu 113.75. Roll call vote to approve, all voting aye,
motion carried.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Joe Gaa reported that the City received a $15,000 donation from the
Aberdeen Area Community Foundation for the traffic study downtown and gave employee
recognition to Kent Warrey, named Firefighter of the Year, and Cole Kissner, named Police
Officer of the Year, by the Aberdeen Exchange Club.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, motion by Ronayne, second by Johnson to adjourn
the meeting. Voice vote to adjourn, all voting aye, motion carried. The meeting adjourned at
6:39 p.m.
Prepared by Mary Campton for the Finance Office. /s/ Jordan McQuillen, Finance Officer.
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