Aberdeen City Council

18618 MINUTES ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL MEETING City Council Chambers, 123 South Lincoln Street, Municipal Building, Aberdeen, South Dakota, May 6, 2024, 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, Josh Rife, Alan Johnson via teleconference, Justin Reinbold, Tiffany Langer via teleconference, David Novstrup, and Mayor Travis Schaunaman. City Staff present were Robin Bobzien, Ron Wager, Stuart Nelson, Ken Hubbart, Joel Weig, Dave McNeil, Stacy Vrchota, Austin Nath, and Jordan McQuillen. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Schaunaman led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Liebelt, second by Rife to approve the agenda. Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried. MINUTES Motion by Reinbold, second by Novstrup to approve the minutes of the April 22, 2024, City Council Meeting, as circulated, and the April 30, 2024, Special City Council Meeting, as circulated. Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried. OPEN FORUM VFW Representatives recognized Fireman of the Year, Austin Nath. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion by Ronayne, second by Rife to approve the following items on the consent calendar: SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE on May 20, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. for Transfer of Retail On-Off Sale Malt Beverage and SD Farm Wine License RB-27440 from Karen LLC, dba Karen LLC, 602 3rd St., to SG Sushi and Thai Cuisine, Inc., dba Palm Garden Thai Cuisine, 602 South 3rd St. SET PUBLIC HEARING on May 20, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. for a Special One-Day Retail On-Sale Liquor License on May 23, 2024, for Aberdeen Downtown Association Spring Wine Walk on South Main Street from Sixth Avenue SE to Railroad Avenue SE LOTTERY NOTICES: 1. Aberdeen Aqua Addicts Ski Team starting June 1, 2024, through  18619 July 4, 2024, and 2. Make A Wish Foundation of SD & MT starting May 7, 2024, through July 20, 2024 JULY 2024 – JUNE 2025 RENEWALS FOR RETAIL ON-OFF SALE MALT BEVERAGE AND SD FARM WINE LICENSE FOR ABERDEEN FOR THE FOLLOWING: 1. EZ Stop, RB-2225, 2. Deuces Wild Casino, RB-2282, 3. 4 Aces Casino, RB-2326, 4. Royal Casino, RB- 2507, 5. Grand Casino, RB-2755, 6. Eddie's Northside Sinclair, RB-19190, 7. China Garden - Imperial Buffet, RB-21775, 8. Lee Park Pro Golf Shop, RB-25059, 9. Allevity Entertainment, RB-26700, 10. Palm Garden Thai Cuisine, RB-27440, 11. Mulligans-Street Corner Market, RB- 27800, 12. Engels Event Company, RB-27988, 13. International Kitchen, RB-29709, 14. Aberdeen Cue Club, RB-26188, 15. Heartland Players Club, RB-2236, 16. Heartland Players Club, RB-2236, 17. 6th Ave Casino, RB-3750, 18. Heartland Cafe and Casino, RB-3546, 19. Lafayette Casino, RB-2227, and 20. Lafayette Casino Corporation, RB-2768 COMMUNITY EVENT PERMITS FOR THE FOLLOWING: 1. Allevity Entertainment, LLC event: Racecar Showcase at Allevity! on June 6, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., contingent upon proof of insurance, 2. Sacred Heart Catholic Parish event: Corpus Christi Celebration on June 1, 2024, at 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. DAYCARE LICENSE RENEWAL - Michelle L. Erdmann PUBLICATION for Ride Line Grant Notice MEDICAL CANNABIS DISPENSARY PERMIT RENEWAL for Dakota Herb, LLC Voice vote to approve with Novstrup abstaining from items D and E (malt beverage renewals and community event permits), all present voting aye, motion carried. NEW BUSINESS APPROVAL TO CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT BY THE CITY MANAGER OF JAY TOBIN AS CHIEF OF THE ABERDEEN POLICE DEPARTMENT EFFECTIVE FOR THE 24-HOUR PERIOD BEGINNING AT 5:00 P.M. ON MAY 16, 2024, AND TERMINATING UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE DEPARTMENT AT 5:00 P.M. ON MAY 17, 2024, AND CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF DAVID MCNEIL AS CHIEF OF THE ABERDEEN POLICE DEPARTMENT EFFECTIVE BEGINNING 5:01 P.M. ON MAY 17, 2024, AND CONTINUING THEREAFTER City Manager Robin Bobzin presented the appointment. Motion by Reinbold, second by Liebelt for approval to consent to the appointment of Jay Tobin as Chief of the Aberdeen Police Department effective for the 24-hour period beginning at 5:00 p.m. on May 16, 2024, and terminating upon his retirement from the department at 5:00 p.m. on May 17, 2024, and  18620 approval of the appointment of David McNeil as Chief of the Aberdeen Police Department effective beginning 5:01 p.m. on May 17, 2024, and continuing thereafter. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried. ALEXA SHELDON PRESENTING AN UPDATE FROM ABERDEEN DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION Executive Director Alexa Sheldon of the Aberdeen Downtown Association presented a recap of 2023 projects and events along with 2024 updates. PUBLIC HEARING AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF SPECIAL ONE-DAY RETAIL ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE FOR JACK BRAUN, 207 E MAIN ST, WARNER, SOUTH DAKOTA AT WYLIE PAVILION, 2306 24TH AVE NW, ABERDEEN, SOUTH DAKOTA, FOR A WEDDING RECEPTION ON JUNE 6, 2024 Mayor Schaunaman opened the hearing for the special one-day retail on-sale liquor license. Motion by Reinbold, second by Novstrup for approval of the special one-day license on June 6, 2024. Voice vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried. APPROVAL OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE REPEALING THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE HAULERS City Engineer Stuart Nelson presented the first reading of the ordinance. Motion by Liebelt, second by Novstrup to approve the first reading of the ordinance repealing the reporting requirements for commercial solid waste haulers. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried. APPROVAL OF LICENSE TO PERMIT RAMP ENCROACHMENT ON RIGHT-OF-WAY ABUTTING 206 2ND AVE. SW City Attorney Ron Wager presented the license. Motion by Ronayne, second by Novstrup for approval to approve the license to permit ramp encroachment on right-of-way abutting 206 2nd Avenue Southwest. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried. APPROVAL TO DECLARE SURPLUS ONE SERVICE DUTY WEAPON Motion by Liebelt, second by Fouberg for approval to declare surplus one service duty weapon. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried. APPROVAL OF A MEDICAL DIRECTOR AGREEMENT WITH SANFORD ABERDEEN MEDICAL CENTER TO DESIGNATE A LICENSED EMERGENCY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN TO DIRECT AMBULANCE PROTOCOLS AND OVERSEE PROGRAM TRAINING AND SUPERVISION OF THE PARAMEDICS AND EMTS OF ABERDEEN FIRE RESCUE  18621 Fire Chief Joel Weig presented the agreement. Motion by Reinbold, second by Rife for approval of the Medical Director Agreements with Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center to designate a licensed emergency medicine physician to direct ambulance protocols and oversee program training and supervision of the paramedics and EMTs of Aberdeen Fire Rescue. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried. APPROVAL OF BID FROM WRIGHT & SUDLOW INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $186,805.45 FOR PROJECT ST-2024-2 (CONCRETE STREET REHABILITATION) City Engineer Stuart Nelson presented the bid. Motion by Johnson, second by Ronayne for approval of bid from Wright & Sudlow Inc. in the amount of $186,805.45. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried. APPROVAL OF PETITION OF VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF APPROXIMATELY 6.06 ACRES OF FORMER RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE WEST SIDE OF THE PRESENTATION COLLEGE CAMPUS – 224 FIFTEENTH AVENUE NW Community Development Director Ken Hubbart presented the annexation. Motion by Ronayne, second by Rife for approval of petition of voluntary annexation of approximately 6.06 acres of former railroad right-of-way located adjacent to the west side of the former Presentation College campus – 224 Fifteenth Avenue NW. Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF CLAIMS AND PAYROLL Motion by Fouberg, second by Reinbold to approve payment of the bills listed for May 6, 2024. 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: Salvation Army 20.00, Marco Technologies LLC 248.56, RDO Equipment Co. 395.23, Brown County Landfill 4.80, Idexx Distribution Inc. 1,236.12, Linde Inc. 7,312.23, Hawkins Inc. 5,569.00, Dakota Pump & Control 17,397.59, Vosika Fencing 81.94, Eddie's Northside Sinclair 149.99, Quality Welding Inc. 31.00, Performance Oil 893.00, Entenmann-Rovin Co. 270.50, Cole Papers Inc. 220.91, Farm Power Mfg. Inc. 51.52, The Lodge at Deadwood 170.00, Flexible Pipe Tools 389.65, Hach Co. 790.04, Auto Value Parts/Hedahl 1,146.84, Environmental Express 1,386.48, NTOA 14,920.00, Ken's Alignment 1,031.02, Kesslers Inc. 94.63, B & B Contracting 11,107.26, Dakota Supply Group 311.94, Graymont (WI) LLC 15,504.80, Midstates Group 252.00, Mark Miller 54.00, Schwan Welding  18622 & Boiler 1,811.40, Share Corp 351.40, Crawford Trucks 99.60, Fastenal Company 197.95, Totally Tubular Mfg. 300.91, Metering & Technology 3,708.86, Northern Truck Equipment 1,691.68, Tanner Jondahl 54.00, M & T Fire & Safety Inc. 269.96, USA Blue Book 987.60, Jackson Lewis P.C. 7,500.00, Sd Department Health 951.50, Titan Access Productivity 588.70, RC Mowers 5,831.80, US Postal Service 2,404.10, Climate Control 10,919.25, Jarman's Water Systems 452.50, Dakotaland Autoglass Inc. 202.90, Streicher's Inc. 1,210.20, MTI Distributing 692.58, Lamb Motor Company 50,514.00, McMaster-Carr Supply Co. 289.26, Federal Express Corp. 39.92, O'Reilly Auto Parts 136.75, Century Business Products 107.17, Kory Pickrel 54.00, Menards Inc. 2,442.64, Bound Tree Medical LLC 1,680.83, Convention Visitors Bur 23,235.80, Dakota Fluid Power Inc. 934.99, Jeromy Thorstenson 84.00, Killoran Trucking & Bro 27,330.56, AT&T Cell 2,513.44, Dan Kaiser 140.00, Schmidt Construction 4,510.17, Matheson Tri-Gas Inc. 3,071.70, Pomp's Tire Service 294.28, Abdn Downtown Assoc 25,803.10, Dakota Oil 2,746.20, Push, Pedal, Pull 5,431.77, BNSF Railway Co. 7,285.43, North Central Rental 22,363.18, Vollan Oil Co 637.54, Aberdeen Chrysler Center 80.00, Aramark Uniform Svc. 284.38, Dave McNeil 48.00, Brad Jung 54.00, Grainger 2,854.69, Sanitation Products Inc. 2,172.57, Geffdog Designs 1,459.01, Cooper Animal Clinic 149.67, JGE Inc. 409.58, Harlow's Bus Sales Inc. 847.19, A-1 Sanitation 13,801.18, Abdn Area Humane Society 5,400.00, Linde Gas & Equip Inc. 326.19, G & R Controls Inc. 2,750.00, Napa Central 1,171.38, Sansio Inc. 1,004.00, Epic Solutions 2,068.30, Stuart Donaldson 70.00, Mac Tools/D&D Distributing 720.00, Chemco Systems LP 1,909.68, Haar Plumbing & Heating 778.06, Core & Main LP 15,661.28, Transource Truck & Equipment 347,900.00, Verathon Inc. 12,288.00, Blackstrap Inc. 18,034.94, Runnings Supply Inc. #14 671.86, HR Green Inc. 4,745.75, Hub City Cycles & Autom 350.00, Dacotah Paper Co 446.15, Odp Business Solutions 216.01, Aberdeen Lions Club 146.85, Stern Oil Company Inc. 653.40, DFRMFG 170.00, Sigma-Aldrich Inc. 457.28, Burnn Boiler & Mechanic 1,116.00, Mulcahy 8,251.50, Madison Langlie 120.00, US Bank Credit Card 106,106.46, Northwestern Energy 150,000.00, Northern Electric 10,000.00, Constellation NewEnergy 50,000.00, First Interstate Bank 100,000.00, Optilegra 12.92 Payroll for the period from April 21, 2024, through May 4, 2024, and city share of social security, old age & survivor’s insurance, retirement, health, and life insurance. EFTPS 157,482.32, SD Retirement System 96,406.14, City Health Insurance 90,025.00, City Council 3,521.63, City Manager 8,725.75, City Attorney 7,495.05, Finance 16,828.26, HR 8,647.31, City Hall 2,031.38, Computer 5,487.99, Community Development 16,048.00, Engineering  18623 13,369.09, Police 162,630.47, Jennifer Matejek 21.19/hr, Hannah McLeod 21.19/hr, Tony Bisbee 41.27/hr, Reese Tobin 27.11/hr, Megan Long 21.19/hr, Fire 152,827.97, Bldg Inspect 7,108.95, Street 42,792.67, Traffic 8,942.50, Chris Holzer 18.00/hr, Devin Rice 18.50/hr, Solid Waste 24,773.69, Gerlis Pons Vera 17.50/hr, Joel Montano Herrero 17.50/hr, Ben Skon 18.00/hr, Daniel Myers 17.50/hr, Transit 25,197.77, Library 31,493.33, Economic Development 2,919.20, Cemetery 4,208.95, Mosquito Control 2,562.65, Meals on Wheels 596.83, PRF Admin 10,141.25, Recreation 14,576.27, Travis Lemer 42.31/hr, Daniel Severson 28.50/hr, ARCC 18,711.82, PRF Dome 5,782.25, Senior Center 5,692.00, Parks 26,028.88, Michael Aalseth 14.00/hr, Chloe Arneson 13.00/hr, Jack Bain 15.00/hr, Megan Brakefield 13.00/hr, Autumn Brown 13.00/hr, Zachary Bowser 16.00/hr, Tyler Davidson 13.00/hr, Jana Dignan 13.00/hr, Brianna Fischer 13.00/hr, Marcie Fites 15.00/hr, Shelbey Fortin 13.00/hr, Zoe Hahler 13.00/hr, Dylan Huff 13.00/hr, Addison Jenson 13.00/hr, Branna Jorgensen 13.25/hr, Nataliya Kingfisher 13.00/hr, Alex Langerock 16.00/hr, Nai'a Meidinger 13.00/hr, Ryann Moeller 13.00/hr, Madeline Pigors 13.00/hr, Elizabeth Preszler 13.00/hr, Adriana Ratigan 13.00/hr, Kaitlyn Rawerts 15.00/hr, LaVayah Russell 13.00/hr, Aiden Schaunaman 13.00/hr, Natalia Schipke 13.00/hr, Kaelyn Schutter 13.00/hr, Masyn Schutter 16.00/hr, Michael Sommers 14.00/hr, Rhianna Troske 13.00/hr, Breah Webb 13.00/hr, Braelyn White 13.00/hr, Breanna Wollman 13.00/hr, Anna Ahlberg 14.25/hr, Kamryn Arneson 13.50/hr, Ashtyn Bahr 15.50/hr, Imogen Bengs 13.75/hr, Jayden Biegler 15.50/hr, Reagan Blackburn 13.50/hr, Sophia Blanchard 15.25/hr, Nickolas Clemens 14.25/hr, Katelynn Dallmann 15.25/hr, Abigail DeVries 13.50/hr, Carter Dingman 14.00/hr, Carter Dreyer 14.25/hr, Addyson Edwards 15.25/hr, Elliott Ermer 15.50/hr, Shannon Evans 15.75/hr, Quintin Fischerbach 14.25/hr, Madison Fleury 13.00/hr, Charles Forrest 16.25/hr, Jozlyn Franks 13.50/hr, Carson Goethals 13.25/hr, Parker Grieben 16.25/hr, Brooke Haaland 15.25/hr, Katharine Hartung 13.25/hr, Addison Hauge 13.25/hr, Kiera Haugen 15.50/hr, Zachary Haugen 16.50/hr, Kalin Hepper 13.25/hr, Cole Holmes 15.00/hr, Lynn Holzkamm 17.25/hr, Michael Hluchy 15.50/hr, Andrew Jorgenson 15.75/hr, Anita Jung 13.75/hr, Alexis Ketterling 15.50/hr, Ashlyn Kiefer 13.50/hr, Rachel Knapp 16.25/hr, Nathan Kornmann 14.75/hr, Jacob Tarrell 14.00/hr, Cooper Fosher 14.00/hr, Summer Scepaniak 17.00/hr, Landen Fischer 15.00/hr, Lisa McNeely 14.50/hr, Aryonna Bossman 13.00/hr, Jordyn Bostian 13.00/hr, Ava Danielson 13.00/hr, Jocelynn Ellwein 13.00/hr, Hailey Fesler 13.00/hr, Lucia Gutenkauf 13.00/hr, Morgan Haselhorst 14.00/hr, Macee Holcomb 13.00/hr, Jackson Isaak 15.00/hr, Adam Kanable 15.00/hr, Paisley LaFave 15.00/hr, Brad Naasz 15.00/hr, Max Nelson 15.00/hr, Weston Schaeffer 15.00/hr, Julia Swisher  18624 13.00/hr, Andi Twamley 15.00/hr, Jenny Gross 15.25/hr, Andrew Perleberg 14.50/hr, Lisa Link 14.00/hr, Isabelle Loecker 15.50/hr, Isabella Logan 13.50/hr, Sofia Losure 15.25/hr, Braelynn Malsbury 13.25/hr, Isabella Martinez 16.25/hr, Arista Padfield 15.50/hr, Juna Ramey 15.25/hr, Ashton Remily 14.25/hr, Shelby Rose 13.25/hr, Gretchen Rux 14.50/hr, Mitchell Rux 16.25/hr, Kaylene Sauer 14.50/hr, Bethany Severson 13.50/hr, Tanner Schabot-Schultis 13.00/hr, Samuel Schultz 15.25/hr, Bradley Sharp 17.50/hr, Isaiah Sharp 14.25/hr, Trent Shuey 14.25/hr, Caiden Siebert 13.50/hr, Morgan Smith 15.25/hr, Kjersten Staebner 13.25/hr, Kyley Stewart 13.25/hr, Kiya Stillman 15.00/hr, Ashlee Strong 13.25/hr, Grace Sumption 13.50/hr, Morgan Sumption 15.25/hr, Amy Thompson 17.50/hr, Cade Young 15.25/hr, Madalyn Bettmann 16.00/hr, Logan Cybulski 15.50/hr, Gabe Goetz 14.25/hr, Benjamin Jorgenson 15.00/hr, Wylie Park 13,008.84, Forestry 10,118.25, Airport 19,599.10, Trey Hopfinger 18.26/hr, Utility Storm 32,440.06, Kaden Zimmerman 18.50/hr, Water Treatment 19,030.15, Utility Water 2,015.20, Water Reclamation 22,360.77, Utility Sewer 8,576.46, Rec Enterprise 603.00, ARCC Enterprise 11,790.57, Campground 3,339.67, Golf 9,540.94 Roll call vote to approve, all present voting aye, motion carried. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT City Manager Robin Bobzien discussed meetings regarding potential funding for the WINS project and upcoming board meetings. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, motion by Novstrup, second by Johnson to adjourn the meeting. Voice vote to adjourn, all present voting aye, motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:16 p.m. Prepared by Steven Thithavong for the Finance Office. /s/Jordan McQuillen, Finance Officer