The Boring PartsFederalLocal · USLocal · Canada
Aberdeen, South Dakota

Aberdeen public meetings in 2025

84 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 22, 2025

Aberdeen City Council

City Council to vote on budget supplements, new licenses, and computer purchases

The Aberdeen City Council will consider final adoption of budget supplements for financial reporting and parks, along with a public hearing for a new liquor license. The agenda also includes possible approval of computer hardware purchases, a well field lease, and towing service contracts.

budgetliquor-licensesparkspurchasescontractscity-council
✓ Decided: Council approved OpenGov budgeting suite and several 2025 budget ordinances

The Aberdeen City Council adopted three ordinances that consolidate financial reporting and set fees for 2026 services, and approved budget supplements for parks, recreation, and forestry. It also authorized a financial‑assistance application, a multi‑year OpenGov budgeting and performance software contract, and a contingency‑budget transfer within the 2025 budget. Additional approvals included a $77,424 purchase of computers, a 20‑year well‑field lease, and other contracts.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Mon Dec 15, 2025

Aberdeen City Council

City Council sets public hearings for liquor licenses and approves ARPA reimbursements

The Aberdeen City Council will set public hearings for new liquor licenses at Pops Big Easy and approve reimbursements for ARPA and SRF projects. The body will also consider ordinances for 2026 salaries, fees, and budget supplements.

liquorbudgetfeesairportcontractsreimbursement
✓ Decided: Council approved $2.98 M water‑reclamation contract with PKG Contracting

The Aberdeen City Council approved a series of consent‑calendar items, including new contracts and license hearings. It moved forward with several ordinance readings for salaries, service fees, and budget supplements. Major contracts were authorized, notably a $2,983,008.69 water‑reclamation improvement payment and the purchase of two police vehicles. Additional approvals covered bridge‑grant funds, airport‑related payments, and a professional‑services agreement for airport construction.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Thu Dec 11, 2025

Board of Zoning Adjustment

Board will consider three special‑exception requests for commercial uses

The Aberdeen Board of Zoning Adjustment will review three applications for special exceptions. One seeks approval for a dog kennel, grooming, daycare and boarding facility in the I-2 Unrestricted Industrial District. The other two request permission to store a shipping container and to store, park, and sell vehicles in the C-2 Highway Commercial District.

zoningspecial-exceptioncommercialdog-kennelstoragevehicles
✓ Decided: Board conditionally approves three special exceptions for local businesses

The Board of Zoning Adjustment conditionally approved a special exception for a dog kennel, grooming, daycare and boarding operation at 4801 Maloney Ave NE, Suite 201 and 202. It also conditionally approved a special exception for an 8' x 40' shipping container storage at 1116 6 th Ave SE. A third special exception for open storage, parking and sale of vehicles was conditionally approved at 2502 Sixth Ave SE. All motions passed with all members voting aye.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Mon Dec 8, 2025

Aberdeen City Council

Council will review the rate study and discuss utility rates.

The council will review a rate study and discuss possible changes to utility rates. An executive session will be held to consider legal and contractual matters, during which no council action may be taken. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and the pledge of allegiance.

utility-ratesrate-studylegalcontractualcity-council
✓ Decided: Council approved procedural motions for executive session and adjournment

The council voted to enter an executive session, then to end it, and finally to adjourn the meeting. All motions passed by voice vote with all present voting aye. No substantive policy decisions were made.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Thu Dec 4, 2025

Regional Airport Board

Board will vote on multiple payment and contract items for terminal expansion projects.

The Airport Board will consider several financial items, including payment of invoices to Helms & Associates for administration services on the terminal expansion, payment and retainage adjustments for Dahme Construction on the terminal access road and parking lot improvements, and payment and contract adjustments for Reede Construction on the GA Apron Reconstruction Phase 2. The board will also consider accepting a professional services agreement with Helms & Associates for the SRE Building Expansion and Airfield Electrical Vault Relocation. Routine agenda items such as approval of minutes, agenda adoption, and the manager’s report will also be addressed.

airportfinancecontractsconstructionpayments
✓ Decided: Board extended car rental concession leases through Dec 31, 2026

The board approved several financial and project items, including payments to Helms & Associates and Reede Construction, a reduction of retainage on the Terminal Access Road project, and acceptance of a professional services agreement for the 2027 SRE Building Expansion. It also approved an addendum extending the car‑rental concession leases for Hertz, Thrifty, Avis and Dollar by one year to December 31, 2026. All motions were carried without recorded vote tallies.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Wed Dec 3, 2025

Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board

Board to consider revised Cemetery Policy 7110 and pet memorial plans

The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board will review several items for 2026, including temporary salaries and departmental objectives. It will consider a revised Cemetery Policy 7110 and a proposed pet memorial plat with pricing details. The board will also discuss a Brownsfield grant for a Washington Building near the Civic Arena and possible changes to the Nature Park Master Plan. Additional updates include a community needs assessment survey and staff reports.

cemeterypet-memorialsalariesgrantnature-parkplanning
✓ Decided: Board authorized applying for Brownsfield Grant for Washington Building

The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board approved payment of all presented bills and merchant card processing fees. It also approved the 2025 temporary employee salary scale, revised Cemetery Policy 7110, and a pet memorial plat. Finally, the board authorized the city to apply for the Brownsfield Grant for the Washington Building next to the Civic Arena.

Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Tue Dec 2, 2025

K.O. Lee Public Library

Board will hold executive session on personnel and legal matters

The Library Board will review the minutes from the November 4 meeting, hear a director’s report, consider financial matters, discuss 2026 programming plans and library goals, and hold an executive session on personnel and legal issues. No board actions are permitted during the executive session, but actions may follow. The meeting also includes a ten‑minute open‑forum for public comments.

libraryfinanceprogrammingpersonnellegalpublic-forum
Agenda (official)
Mon Dec 1, 2025

Aberdeen City Council

Aberdeen City Council to consider annexation of Brown County Fairgrounds

The City Council will discuss the annexation of the Brown County Fairgrounds and its municipal water tower property. The body is also considering payments for water tower and transmission line projects and a new cargo van purchase.

annexationzoninginfrastructurebudgetcontracts
✓ Decided: City approved annexation of Brown County Fairgrounds into Aberdeen

The council approved the annexation of the Brown County Fairgrounds and the municipal water tower property located there. It also adopted a rezoning ordinance for 119 Washington St N and renamed a portion of a public right‑of‑way. Additional approvals included a large water‑tower construction payment, a new city van purchase, and several consent‑calendar items.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Mon Nov 24, 2025

Aberdeen City Council

Council to consider rezoning of 119 Washington St N from C‑3 to R‑3

The council will consider the consent calendar, which contains license renewals, annexation petitions and reimbursement requests. New business includes a first reading of a rezoning petition to change 119 Washington St N from C‑3 to R‑3 and a street‑name change from Nicklaus Drive to Shortridge Drive. The council will also vote on purchasing a 180 kVA trailer‑mounted generator (SourceWell Contract #020923‑MTQ), transferring a surplus Whelen Legacy emergency light bar to the Aberdeen Rural Fire Department, and approving a negotiated labor union contract for 2026‑2028.

zoningstreetsprocurementfirelaborlicenses
✓ Decided: City Council unanimously approves 2026‑2028 labor union contract

The council approved several items, including the first reading of a rezoning ordinance for 119 Washington St N, the first reading of a street‑name change, the purchase of a 180 kVA trailer‑mounted generator, the transfer of a surplus emergency light bar to the rural fire department, and the negotiated labor union contract for 2026‑2028. All motions passed by voice vote with all present voting aye. The council also approved payment of listed payroll and vendor bills for November 24, 2025.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue Nov 18, 2025

Planning Commission

Rezone of 119 N Washington St from C‑3 to R‑3 High‑Density Residential

The Aberdeen Planning Commission will consider two new business items. One is a petition to rezone Lot 2, Block 4, North Aberdeen Addition (119 Washington Street North) from Central Business District (C‑3) to High‑Density Residential (R‑3). The other is an ordinance to rename a 60‑foot section of Nicklaus Drive to Shortridge Drive between Shortridge Drive and Stewart Drive. Staff recommendations for both items are to approve them.

zoningstreet-name-changeresidential-developmentplanning-commission
✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves rezoning and street name change

The commission approved the September 30, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a petition to rezone Lot 2, Block 4 (119 Washington Street North) from C‑3 to R‑3. It also approved an ordinance changing the name of a portion of public right‑of‑way from Nicklaus Drive to Shortridge Drive. The meeting was then adjourned.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue Nov 18, 2025

Mayor's Advisory Committee for People With Disabilities

Committee proposes flyer to Aberdeen businesses to raise disability awareness

The Mayor’s Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities will review and approve the October meeting minutes and the updated Treasurer’s Report. Members will give reports on BAD, transportation, education enhancement awards, NDEAM, and an ADA anniversary celebration. A presentation by Jackie Whitlock of the Aberdeen Senior Citizens Center will be heard, and the committee will discuss a proposal to send a letter or flyer to all Aberdeen businesses, including possible spending for the effort. The meeting will also cover upcoming dates and set a tentative date for the next meeting.

disabilitycommunity-outreachsenior-citizensadvisory-committeemeeting
✓ Decided: Approved $1,502.69 Treasurer’s Report for October

The committee approved the October meeting minutes and the updated Treasurer’s Report of $1,502.69. They decided to use a new first‑floor room for the January meeting. They also approved a small Christmas‑party white‑elephant gift of $15 and tasked Eric with finding a venue. Mendy will schedule a follow‑up meeting with four members to discuss event concerns, and the meeting was adjourned.

Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Mon Nov 17, 2025

Aberdeen City Council

Council to consider $3.25 million ARPA reimbursement request

The council will vote on a consent calendar that includes annexation petitions, several license renewals, and two reimbursement requests totaling $3,344,598.01. New business items include large pay requests for the water tower and transmission line project, a bridge‑replacement contract, and other infrastructure invoices. The meeting also covers review of claims and payroll and an executive session on legal matters.

annexationlicensingfinanceinfrastructurewaterbridgesarpa
✓ Decided: City Council approves $3.25 M water‑reclamation contract and other major payments

The council approved its agenda and the meeting minutes by unanimous voice votes. It referred a voluntary annexation petition to the City Engineer, Attorney, and Planning/Zoning Director. Several large expenditures were authorized, including a $3,253,581.00 water‑reclamation contract, bridge‑replacement funds, water‑treatment chemicals, and airport‑project invoices. The council also declared a surplus deputy weapon.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Thu Nov 13, 2025

Board of Zoning Adjustment

Legacy Apartments seeks multiple building variances on 915 17th St S

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will consider four new applications. Legacy Apartments, LLC requests several building variances and deck allowances for its property at 915 17th St S. SWS Rentals, LLC seeks an appeal of a demolition order for two accessory structures at 106 Lloyd St N. Hieb’s High Rev Repair requests a special exception for vehicle storage and limited sales display at 101 Main St N. Schopp Properties and Northern Electric Cooperative request approval for two accessory signs at 403 Brown Co 19 N.

zoningvariancesspecial-exceptionsignappealcommercialresidential
✓ Decided: Board approves multiple variances and conditional appeals for local properties

The Board approved the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting. It granted three building variances and conditionally approved a fourth for Legacy Apartments at 915 17th St S. The Board also conditionally approved an appeal by SWS Rentals to extend demolition deadlines, a special exception for Hieb’s High Rev Repair at 101 Main St N, and a sign appeal for Northern Electric Cooperative at 403 Brown Co 19 N. All motions passed with the recorded vote counts.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Thu Nov 6, 2025

Regional Airport Board

Board to approve $997,656.23 payment for terminal access road and parking lot work

The board will review the October financial report and consider several payment recommendations for airport projects. Items include a $806.64 invoice for terminal expansion administration, a $59,867.37 invoice for construction administration, a $997,656.23 payment to Dahme Construction for terminal access road and parking lot work, and smaller invoices for towing, QA testing, and PCU purchase assistance. The board will vote on these payments before adjourning.

financecontractsairportconstructionpayments
✓ Decided: Board approved $997,656.23 payment to Dahme Construction for terminal access road work

The Aberdeen Airport Board approved several invoices, including a $997,656.23 payment to Dahme Construction for materials and work on the terminal access road and parking lot. The board also approved smaller payments to Helms & Associates, Knight Towing, and Aaron Swan. The October meeting minutes and agenda were adopted, and the October financial report was accepted.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Wed Nov 5, 2025

Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board

Board approves $61,500 purchase of C.P. Huntington train engine

The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board approved the meeting agenda, minutes, and all presented bills and merchant card fees. Members voted to move forward with the community needs assessment survey and accepted a $61,500 bid from Wild Adventures Theme Park for a C.P. Huntington Model 102 train engine. The board also considered requests to revise Cemetery Policy 7110, set 2026 fees and charges, approve a Doll House naming‑rights agreement, and authorize surplus of animals from the Wylie Park Zoo.

parksrecreationfinanceprocurementwildlifecemeteryfees
✓ Decided: Board approved 2026 fees, doll house naming, and surplus zoo animals

The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board unanimously approved the proposed Fees and Charges for 2026, accepted a donation agreement to name the new doll house after Cindy Haglund, and declared a list of Wylie Park Zoo animals as surplus property. The board also tabled proposed revisions to Cemetery Policy 7110 and authorized payment of all department bills and merchant card fees.

Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Tue Nov 4, 2025

K.O. Lee Public Library

Board will set holiday hours and discuss 2026 library goals

The Aberdeen Public Library Board will hear the Acting Director's report, consider holiday opening hours for Christmas and New Year's Eve, and review immediate library needs and a plan for 2026. An executive session will be held to discuss personnel and legal matters. No old business is scheduled.

libraryhoursplanningpersonnellegal
✓ Decided: Board approved closing library at 5 PM on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve

The board approved the October 7 and October 27 meeting minutes unanimously. It authorized payment of all October 2025 bills and filed the financial reports. The board agreed to close the library at 5:00 PM on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. The board entered and exited an executive session on personnel and legal matters before adjourning.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Mon Nov 3, 2025

Aberdeen City Council

Council to vote on transferring alcohol and video‑lottery licenses to Bonn River LLC

The Aberdeen City Council will hold public hearings and consider approval of several liquor, wine and video‑lottery license transfers to Bonn River LLC. A special one‑day on‑sale beer, wine and cider license will also be heard for a Chamber of Commerce event on November 13. The council will review two pay requests totaling about $1.36 million for a water‑tower transmission line and street‑maintenance concrete repair. Additional consent‑calendar items and routine approvals will be addressed.

licensingalcoholvideo-lotteryfinanceinfrastructurepublic-hearingcity-council
✓ Decided: Council approved water tower contract and multiple alcohol license transfers

The Aberdeen City Council approved its agenda and the October 27, 2025 minutes. It approved consent‑calendar items including proclamations and several license renewals. The council approved transfers of three alcohol licenses to Bonn River LLC and a special one‑day beer, wine and cider license for a Chamber of Commerce event on November 13. It also approved Pay Request #1 for the water tower and transmission line ($1,225,429.76) and Pay Request #3 with a change order ($255,209.88) for street maintenance, all by voice or roll‑call vote with all present voting aye.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Mon Oct 27, 2025

Aberdeen City Council

City Council approves annexation of Fairgrounds to Brown County

The Aberdeen City Council voted to approve the Fairgrounds Annexation Agreement with Brown County, authorizing the City Manager to sign it. The council also adopted several budget‑related ordinances and approved multiple pay requests, including a $4,255,921.13 water‑reclamation improvement contract. Additional actions included approving a cannabis dispensary permit application, a joint USGS funding payment of $26,080.00, and reaffirming Kathy Zerr’s five‑year appointment to the Housing Authority Board.

annexationwater-reclamationbudgetcannabis-permitshousing-authority
✓ Decided: City Council appoints new police chief

The Aberdeen City Council approved its agenda and minutes, then moved through a consent calendar covering finance certifications, audited statements, workers‑comp coverage and event permits. Council reappointed Kathy Zerr to the Aberdeen Housing Authority Board for a five‑year term and appointed Tanner Jondahl as police chief effective Oct. 28, 2025. The council also approved a cannabis dispensary permit at 3015 6th Ave SE, Suite 1 and authorized payment of numerous October bills.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue Oct 21, 2025

Mayor's Advisory Committee for People With Disabilities

Mayor's Advisory Committee for People With Disabilities to meet October 21

The committee will hold a regular scheduled meeting to review reports and discuss ongoing projects. The agenda includes a presentation from Police Chief Dave McNeal and a discussion on resources from the SD Center for Excellence.

disability-servicespublic-safetyaccessibilityinfrastructurecommunity-resources
✓ Decided: Committee approved August and September minutes and set new Zoom request process

The advisory committee approved the August and September meeting minutes and the Treasurer's Report. It set March 27 as the date for the BAD event and moved the Education Enhancement Award deadline to April 10. A discussion on BAD event concerns was tabled until year‑end, and members may now request a Zoom link by contacting Brad or Eric. The meeting was then adjourned.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Mon Oct 20, 2025

Aberdeen City Council

Aberdeen City Council to consider fairgrounds annexation and budget supplements

The City Council will discuss the voluntary annexation of the fairgrounds and the adoption of ordinances to supplement the 2025 budget. The body is also reviewing several infrastructure pay requests and airport reconstruction payments.

annexationbudgetinfrastructureairportpublic-safety
✓ Decided: City approves annexation of Fairgrounds with Brown County

The council voted to approve the Fairgrounds annexation agreement with Brown County and authorized the City Manager to sign it. It also adopted two budget‑supplement ordinances for unanticipated projects and for Parks, Recreation and Forestry activities. Additional approvals included a Hospital Resource Officer agreement with Avera St. Luke’s and signatures on two Aberdeen Ride Line grant requests for FY 2026.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue Oct 14, 2025

Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board

Board members attend tour of Fossum and Bryce fields, no formal actions

The board will hold an informational tour of the Fossum and Bryce fields to discuss possible future improvements. Because a quorum is only possible, the gathering is not a formal meeting and no agenda or actions will be taken. No decisions or votes are scheduled.

parksrecreationforestrytourinformational
Agenda (official) · cached copy
Thu Oct 9, 2025

Regional Airport Board

Board to approve $718,652.08 payment for terminal access road and parking lot improvements

The Aberdeen Airport Board will consider several payment recommendations for ongoing airport projects, including terminal expansion, access road and parking lot improvements, and apron reconstruction. Items include invoices for administration services, mobilization fees, construction administration, and material costs. The board will also receive the 2024 PFC Audit report and hear the manager’s report before adjourning.

airportconstructionfinancepaymentsinfrastructure
✓ Decided: Board approved $718,652.08 payment for Terminal Access Road and Parking Lot work

The Aberdeen Airport Board approved multiple payments for ongoing projects, including $718,652.08 to Dahme Construction for Terminal Access Road and Parking Lot improvements. It also approved payments to Helms & Associates and Reede Construction, and reduced Reede Construction retainage from 10% to 5%. All motions were carried.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Thu Oct 9, 2025

Board of Zoning Adjustment

Board will consider variances for a front deck and setback at 520 Arch St N

The Aberdeen Board of Zoning Adjustment will review a request from Amber Schaffer for two building variances on Lots 21 and 22, Block 18 (520 Arch St N). The request seeks a 4' × 5' covered front deck placed 15' from the west property line and a residence setback of 20' from the west property line, each differing from the required 25' distance. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the September 11, 2025 minutes, an open forum, and adjournment.

zoningvarianceshousingboard-of-zoning-adjustmentmeeting
✓ Decided: Board approved two building variances for 520 Arch St N with conditions

The Board approved the minutes from the September 11, 2025 meeting. It approved two building variance requests for Amber Schaffer on Lots 21 and 22, Block 18 (520 Arch St N), each with specified conditions. The meeting was then adjourned.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue Oct 7, 2025

K.O. Lee Public Library

K.O. Lee Public Library Board to discuss 2026 goals and America’s 250 Initiative

The Library Board will review the director's report and financial matters. The meeting includes discussions on the America’s 250 Initiative and goals for 2026. An executive session is scheduled to discuss an employee's qualifications and performance.

librarypersonnelplanning
✓ Decided: Board approved September minutes, paid bills, and entered executive session

The trustees approved the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes and authorized payment of the September 2025 bills, both unanimously. They also voted to go into executive session to discuss the Tween/Teen Librarian position, and then adjourned the meeting.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Mon Oct 6, 2025

Aberdeen City Council

Council votes to configure Main Street for two‑way traffic, amending capital plan

The Aberdeen City Council approved a resolution to convert Main Street from Railroad Avenue south to Sixth Avenue to two‑way traffic, selecting Option 1 and reducing the allocated budget from $500,000 to $200,000. The council also authorized the City Manager to sign an ARPA reimbursement request for $1,889,480.21 and an SRF loan draw for $65,736.00. Several public‑hearing items were considered, including a transfer of a malt‑beverage license and a one‑day beer license for the 2025 Brew Walk. A master services agreement with Eide Bailly LLP for annual independent audit services for 2025‑2027 was also presented for approval.

zoningbudgetinfrastructurelicensingfinance
✓ Decided: City Council approved a three-year audit contract with Eide Bailly LLP

The council approved a Master Services Agreement with Eide Bailly LLP to provide annual independent audit services for 2025, 2026, and 2027. It also approved several liquor‑license transfers and special one‑day retail on‑sale permits, and adopted budget amendment ordinances. All approvals were passed by voice vote with all present members voting aye.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Wed Oct 1, 2025

Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board

Board will consider bids for a CP Huntington Model 102 train engine

The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board approved its agenda, minutes, financial statements, and authorized payment of all presented bills and next month’s merchant card processing fees. The board considered bids for a CP Huntington Model 102 train engine (serial 1023049924, manufactured 4/7/99) and reviewed the updated Community Needs Assessment Survey prepared by the ETC Institute. Additional items included reviews of updated plans for the Fossum and Bryce ballfields, a mosquito‑control update, and director and staff reports.

budgetprocurementparksrecreationforestrysurveyballfields
✓ Decided: Board approved $61,500 bid for C.P. Huntington train engine

The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board approved the agenda and minutes, authorized payment of all presented bills and merchant card fees, moved forward with the community needs assessment survey, and accepted a $61,500 bid from Wild Adventures Theme Park for a C.P. Huntington Model 102 train engine. The meeting was then adjourned.

Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Tue Sep 30, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning commission to consider fairgrounds annexation and new commercial land use

The Aberdeen Planning Commission will consider an ordinance to amend city code regarding the annexation of the Brown County Fairgrounds and a request to change the land use at 719 Main Street North.

planning-commissionzoningannexationfairgroundsbusinesscity-councilpublic-hearing
✓ Decided: Commission approves fairgrounds annexation ordinance and automotive lot use

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting. It then approved an ordinance amending the city code to annex the Brown County Fairgrounds into city limits. Finally, it approved a new land‑use permit for an automotive sales lot at 719 Main Street North, subject to specific conditions.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Fri Sep 26, 2025

Aberdeen City Council

Council holds executive session to interview city‑manager candidates

The council will convene an executive session to interview finalists for the City Manager position. Department heads, community group members, and legal counsel will discuss the candidates' qualifications, competence, performance, character, and contract considerations. No council action will occur during the executive session, but decisions may follow afterward.

city-managerhiringexecutive-sessionpersonnelcouncil
✓ Decided: City Council approved agenda, held executive session, appointed new city manager

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. They moved into an executive session at 8:03 a.m. to interview the city manager on finances and qualifications. The session ended with a return to the open meeting at 6:28 p.m., and the council unanimously offered the city manager position to Dave McNeil, directing the city attorney and HR director to negotiate contract terms. The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Mon Sep 22, 2025

Aberdeen City Council

Council to consider $-520,000.00 change order for Aberdeen Water Tower & Transmission Line

The Aberdeen City Council will consider a change order for the Water Tower & Transmission Line project pending state and regional agency concurrence. A public hearing on the 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan, including the Two‑Way Main Street proposal, will be held. Several contract payments and pay requests, ranging from water reclamation improvements to bridge replacement, are slated for approval.

budgetinfrastructurewatertransportationcapital-improvementcontracts
✓ Decided: Council approved two-way Main Street configuration with Option 1 and budget changes

The council voted to convert Main Street from Railroad Avenue to Sixth Avenue to two-way traffic using the two‑lane Option 1 layout. The resolution also adjusted the Capital Improvement Plan budget, removing $500,000, adding $200,000 for the two‑way street, and reallocating $300,000. Additional items approved included the 2026 Appropriations Ordinance, snow‑removal contracts, a water‑tower change order, and a street‑maintenance pay request.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue Sep 16, 2025

Mayor's Advisory Committee for People With Disabilities

Committee reviews reports and discusses power wheelchair donation

The Mayor's Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities will review and approve the August meeting minutes and the Treasurer's report. It will receive updates on BAD events, transportation, education awards, NDEAM, and the ADA anniversary celebration. Old business includes follow‑up on Melgaard Park sidewalks, a portable sign order, and gift‑card drawings. New business considers making a donated power wheelchair available to a user.

disability-servicescommunityreportsequipmentevents
✓ Decided: Committee approved $60 wheelchair tire reimbursement

The August meeting minutes were not approved because a quorum was not present. A discussion about Dr. Becky Guffin's email concerns was tabled until the end of the year. The committee approved reimbursement of approximately $60 for a wheelchair tire via an email vote. The portable sign for the White Cane Event has been ordered from Amazon.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Mon Sep 15, 2025

Aberdeen City Council

Aberdeen City Council to hold public hearing on 2026 Capital Improvement Plan

The City Council will conduct a public hearing on the 2026 Capital Improvement Plan and consider the first reading of the 2026 Appropriations Ordinance. The body will also review several high-dollar construction pay requests for airport and bridge projects.

budgetinfrastructurepublic-worksairportcapital-improvements
✓ Decided: Council approved $1.89M water‑reclamation contract

The council approved several financial items, including a $1,889,480.21 payment to PKG Contracting for water‑reclamation improvements. It also adopted the first reading of the 2026 Appropriations Ordinance and approved the promotion‑fund allocation resolution. Additional payments were authorized for bridge replacement, airport projects, and a $10,000 grant to the Northeast Council of Governments.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Thu Sep 11, 2025

Board of Zoning Adjustment

Aberdeen Auto Center seeks approval for off‑premise vehicle storage at 719 Main St N

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will consider an application from Aberdeen Auto Center, Inc. to permit off‑premise open storage and display of vehicles. The request is for an appeal in the C‑1 Neighborhood Commercial District on Lot 1, Scotty’s First Addition, also identified as 719 Main St N. The board will vote on whether to grant the appeal.

zoningcommercialappealaberdeen
✓ Decided: Board approves Aberdeen Auto Center storage appeal with conditions

The Board of Zoning Adjustment approved Aberdeen Auto Center, Inc.'s appeal to use lot 1 at 719 Main St N for off‑premise open vehicle storage, imposing nine specific conditions. The approval was limited to a one‑year term effective September 11, 2025. The board also approved its August 14, 2025 minutes and then adjourned.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Mon Sep 8, 2025

Aberdeen City Council

City council to discuss Main Street project concept and costs

The Aberdeen City Council will hold a special meeting to review a concept and cost estimate for a 2-way Main Street project. The agenda includes a presentation and discussion on the proposal.

city-councilmain-streetinfrastructurepublic-hearingspecial-meeting
✓ Decided: Council approved agenda and adjourned the meeting

The council voted to approve the meeting agenda by voice vote, with all present voting aye. After discussion of the 2‑Way Main Street project, the council adjourned the meeting by voice vote, with all present voting aye. No other substantive actions were decided.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Thu Sep 4, 2025

Regional Airport Board

✓ Decided: Board approved $1.32M payment to Reede Construction for GA Apron Reconstruction

The Aberdeen Airport Board approved several payments and a contract change order, including a $1,320,890.34 payment to Reede Construction for GA Apron Reconstruction Phase 2. It also approved a $23,808.90 decrease to Dahme Construction’s contract and a $191,649.31 payment for Dahme’s completed work. Additional payments to Helms & Associates for various services were authorized. The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 AM.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Wed Sep 3, 2025

Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board

Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board to review Storybook Land Master Plan

The board will meet to discuss the Storybook Land Master Plan and options for recognizing retired donation items. The meeting includes reports from Wylie Park staff and general director and staff updates.

parksrecreationstorybook-landwylie-parkmaster-plan
✓ Decided: Board approved payment of bills, merchant fees and requisition authority

The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board approved the meeting agenda and accepted both the regular and special meeting minutes. It then approved payment of all presented bills, approved next‑month merchant card processing fees, and authorized the President and Secretary to issue a requisition for a warrant to the Finance Officer. The meeting was adjourned after unanimous votes on all items.

Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Tue Sep 2, 2025

K.O. Lee Public Library

✓ Decided: Board approved meeting minutes and paid August 2025 bills

The Board approved the August 5, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5-0 vote. It also approved payment of the August 2025 bills and filed the financial reports, also by a 5-0 vote. No new or old business was presented. The next meeting is set for October 7, 2025.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue Sep 2, 2025

Aberdeen City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved rezoning of 511 Arch Street from C‑2 to R‑3

The council approved the agenda and minutes for the September 2 meeting. It adopted several consent‑calendar items, including a library card sign‑up proclamation and day‑care licenses. The council approved the rezoning petition for 511 Arch Street S, purchased a 2025 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor for $44,143.20, and approved a $241,274.01 bridge‑replacement pay request. The council also amended the council handbook and adjourned the meeting.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Mon Aug 25, 2025

Aberdeen City Council

City to approve $2.4M ARPA reimbursement and street repair contracts

The Aberdeen City Council will consider approving reimbursements for construction costs and several public works projects, including street repairs and a new fire truck. The agenda also includes a public hearing for a liquor license and a proposed land purchase for a neighborhood park.

budgetroadscontractspublic-safetyzoningparks
✓ Decided: Council approved land purchase for new park and multiple major contracts

The council approved an amendment and a purchase agreement to acquire land from the First Baptist Church for a neighborhood park, with Councilmember Nilson voting no on both items. It also adopted Resolution 25-08-01R establishing the Aberdeen–Brown County Regional Railroad Authority and approved the first reading of a rezoning ordinance for 511 Arch Street S. Additional approvals included a $2.83 M water‑reclamation project payment, a $240,815 fire‑truck purchase, and several infrastructure bids and pay requests.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Wed Aug 20, 2025

Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board

✓ Decided: Board approved reallocating funds to refinish Strode Center flooring

The board unanimously approved the agenda. It then approved moving money from the Recreation and Aquatics budgets to refinish the flooring at the Strode Center. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Tue Aug 19, 2025

Mayor's Advisory Committee for People With Disabilities

✓ Decided: Committee approved $60 tax reimbursement and a $400 portable sign purchase

The advisory committee approved the June meeting minutes and the June 2025 Treasurer's Report showing a $3,251 balance. It voted to reimburse the Aberdeen Downtown Association for approximately $60 in sales tax on interpreter fees. The committee also approved the purchase of a 24x36 portable A‑frame sign for up to $400, including tax and shipping.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue Aug 19, 2025

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider rezoning and new land use requests

The Planning Commission will review a petition to rezone a property on Arch Street South to high-density residential. The body will also consider a request for a new real estate sales business land use on Main Street North.

zoningland-useresidentialcommercial
✓ Decided: Commission approved rezoning of 511 Arch St South to high‑density residential

The commission approved the minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting. It approved a petition to rezone the property at 511 Arch Street South from a Highway Commercial (C‑2) district to a High‑Density Residential (R‑3) district. It also approved a land‑use request for 711 Main Street North to allow a real‑estate sales business and to reface existing signs in a Neighborhood Commercial (C‑1) district. The meeting was then adjourned.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Mon Aug 18, 2025

Aberdeen City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved bids for new water tower and transmission line

The Aberdeen City Council approved a new retail malt‑beverage and farm‑wine license, several airport‑related pay requests, and major infrastructure contracts. The council also authorized the FAA lease and approved bids for the water tower and transmission line project. All motions passed with all present members voting aye.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Thu Aug 14, 2025

Board of Zoning Adjustment

✓ Decided: Board approves multiple building variances, sign and special‑exception requests

The board approved William Berg’s appeal and associated building variances for 1113 4th Ave SE, and granted Tony Arampatzis several building variances after an initial denial. Sign variances for a digital billboard at 1023 6th Ave SE were approved, as were special‑exception permits for All Over Roofing and Lee Park Storage. All approvals were adopted with unanimous aye votes except the one variance denial, which failed 4‑1.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Mon Aug 11, 2025

Aberdeen City Council

Aberdeen council to review 2026 budget and capital projects

The Aberdeen City Council will hold a work session to discuss 2025 revenue expenses, 2026 operational budget projections, and a five-year capital improvement program. No formal action or public comment is scheduled.

budgetfinancecouncilwork-sessioncapital-improvementrevenue
✓ Decided: Council adjourned meeting; no actions taken

The council reviewed the 2026 revenue, expenses, projects, capital outlay program, budget proposal, and promotion funds allocation, but took no action. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote, with all present voting aye and the motion carried.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Thu Aug 7, 2025

Regional Airport Board

✓ Decided: Board approves multiple payments and renews FAA garage lease

The Aberdeen Airport Board approved the July 10, 2025 minutes and adopted the agenda. It approved the July bills and financial report, and authorized several payments, including $900.17 for bidding services, $6,203 for construction administration, and $643,701.60 to Reede Construction for materials and work. The board also approved a no‑cost lease renewal for the FAA garage building.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Wed Aug 6, 2025

Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board

✓ Decided: Board approved sale process for 1999 C.P. Huntington Miniature Train Locomotive

The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board approved payment of all presented bills and merchant card processing fees. It declared the 1999 C.P. Huntington Miniature Train Locomotive and its parts surplus and authorized the board to accept invitations to bid on its sale. The board also accepted a quote from ETC Institute to conduct a community needs assessment survey. All motions passed unanimously.

Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Tue Aug 5, 2025

K.O. Lee Public Library

✓ Decided: Board approved July 2025 library bills and financial reports (4‑0)

The trustees approved the July 1 meeting minutes unanimously (4‑0). They also approved the July 2025 bills and financial statements unanimously (4‑0). The board decided to keep the next meeting on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. No other substantive actions were taken.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Mon Aug 4, 2025

Aberdeen City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved $100,00 bus facility grant and multiple infrastructure payments

The Aberdeen City Council approved a planning grant of $100,00 for a new bus facility and adopted a budget‑supplement ordinance for Parks, Recreation and Forestry. It also approved several pay requests and change orders for street and sewer projects, set hearing dates for liquor license transfers, and waived bicycle‑license fees for National Night Out. All actions were approved by voice or roll‑call votes with all present members voting aye.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Mon Jul 28, 2025

Aberdeen City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved zoning amendment to allow home daycares in Aberdeen.

The council approved its agenda and minutes by voice vote, with all present voting aye. It adopted Ordinance 25-07-01, amending the city zoning code to include home daycares, and repealed the drone‑flying ordinance (25-07-03). The body also approved the transfer of three alcohol licenses to Aberdeen Lodging, a $19,210.71 bridge‑replacement pay request, a bid for roadway deicing salt, and the first reading of a budget supplement for parks, recreation and forestry.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Mon Jul 21, 2025

Aberdeen City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved new malt‑beverage license, zoning change, and major infrastructure payments

The Aberdeen City Council approved a new on‑off sale malt beverage and farm wine license for One Legged Pheasant LLC. It also moved forward a zoning amendment to allow home day‑care administrative exceptions and repealed the drone‑flying ordinance. Several financial actions were authorized, including payments for traffic signal upgrades, a tentative air‑unit award, and the signing of an airport grant close‑out report. Public hearings were scheduled for three alcohol‑license transfers and a solicitor license was granted.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue Jul 15, 2025

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved ordinance adding home day cares as administrative exceptions

The commission approved the minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting. It also approved an amendment to the zoning ordinance to allow home day cares to be approved administratively. The meeting was then adjourned.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Thu Jul 10, 2025

Regional Airport Board

✓ Decided: Board tentatively awards $231,714 PCA unit contract pending FAA approval

The Aberdeen Airport Board elected Carl Perry as Chair and Tony Schwan as Vice Chair. It approved several contract payments, transferred a hangar lease to Dakota Pulmonary, and accepted a closeout report for COVID‑era grants. The board also tentatively awarded a $231,714 Pre‑Conditioned Air unit to Oshkosh Aerotech, contingent on FAA grant and Buy‑American waiver approval.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Thu Jul 10, 2025

Board of Zoning Adjustment

✓ Decided: Board approves daycare, shelter, and storage shed exceptions with conditions

The Board of Zoning Adjustment approved a Special Exception for Nicole Fuller to operate a home‑based daycare at 159th Ave SW, subject to nine conditions. It also approved an Appeal for the Boys & Girls Club and Aberdeen BMX to build three shelters at 1121 First Ave SE, with four conditions. A third Special Exception was approved for Padgett Auto Sales and Old Hickory to store and sell storage sheds at 805 Sixth Ave SW, with eight conditions. The board also approved the June 12, 2025 minutes and adjourned the meeting.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Mon Jul 7, 2025

Aberdeen City Council

✓ Decided: City approves $330,000 purchase of former Presentation College building

The council approved the purchase of the former Presentation College southeast nursing building and surrounding land for $330,000, authorizing the City Manager to sign the agreement. An amendment to fund the purchase with promotional funds was rejected. Council members also elected Alan Johnson as Deputy Mayor and approved several budget items, including funding for a propane bus and a payment toward a new passenger bus. Additional actions included approving a sidewalk extension, a bridge pay request, a drone trade, and an encroachment license for lighting islands.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Wed Jul 2, 2025

Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board

✓ Decided: Board reelects officers and approves payment of all bills

The board approved its agenda and minutes, then authorized payment of all presented bills and next month's merchant card processing fees. Members unanimously re‑elected David Sandvig as President, Tarah Heupel as Vice President, and Kristan Morris as Secretary. Committee appointments were approved, and all listed surplus items were declared surplus. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Tue Jul 1, 2025

K.O. Lee Public Library

✓ Decided: Board approved minutes, paid July bills, and set September meeting date

The board approved the July 1 meeting minutes with a 4-0 vote. It also approved payment of the July 2025 bills, again 4-0. The trustees agreed to keep the next meeting on Tuesday, September 2, rather than postponing it. The Library Director decided to increase the 2026 e‑books/streaming budget after a funding decline.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Mon Jun 23, 2025

Aberdeen City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved a new malt beverage and farm wine license for Bistro 42

The council approved a five‑year reappointment of Mike Erickson to the Aberdeen Airport Board. It also approved a special one‑day alcohol license for the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours. A new retail on‑off sale malt beverage and South Dakota farm wine license was granted to Catherine Infante dba Bistro 42, pending final inspection. A $39,326.90 pay request for a water‑treatment heat‑exchanger project was approved with two members abstaining.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Mon Jun 16, 2025

Aberdeen City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved $4.6 M water‑reclamation improvement contract for airport

The Aberdeen City Council approved a $4,615,956.51 payment to PKG Contracting for airport water‑reclamation improvements. It also approved the transfer of retail alcohol license RB‑2218 to Hub City Softball Association, adopted Resolution 25‑06‑02R confirming the SE District election results, and appointed Nichole Heinz to the K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library Board. Additional approvals included several infrastructure pay requests and a contingent $1,370,410.04 bid award for an airport terminal remodel.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Thu Jun 12, 2025

Board of Zoning Adjustment

✓ Decided: Board approved several special exceptions and variances

The Board of Zoning Adjustment approved special exceptions for two home‑based daycares, open vehicle storage for Pomps Tire, Josh Gendron, and Octane Auto, and an electronic message center. It also approved an appeal for an accessory structure and garage for Todd Lamont and a building variance for the garage setback. All motions carried with all members voting aye.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue Jun 10, 2025

K.O. Lee Public Library

✓ Decided: Board adopts updated minors policy and allocates fines funds for library programs

The board approved the May 6 meeting minutes and paid the May 2025 bills, each with a 4-0 vote. It adopted a new policy restricting minors from obscene material, complying with state law, also by a 4-0 vote. The board allocated $2,500 for Baby Bags supplies and $2,215 for an Ancestry Library Edition subscription from library fines funds, both approved 4-0. It recommended Nicole Heinz as a new trustee, again with a unanimous vote.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Fri Jun 6, 2025

Aberdeen City Council

✓ Decided: Council appoints Talmage Ekanger to fill SW District council vacancy

The council approved Resolution 25-06-01R declaring the June 3 municipal election results. It modified the bylaws to bypass the usual nomination process and allow the election winner to fill the SW District vacancy. The council then appointed Talmage Ekanger to serve the remainder of the unexpired term. The meeting was adjourned at 10:12 a.m.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Thu Jun 5, 2025

Regional Airport Board

✓ Decided: Board tentatively awarded $1.37M terminal remodel to Quest Construction

The Aberdeen Airport Board approved the May 8 minutes and adopted its agenda. It authorized several payments to Helms & Associates and Reede Construction, and tentatively awarded the terminal remodel and expansion contract to Quest Construction for $1,370,410.04, pending receipt of the FAA grant. All motions were carried.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Wed Jun 4, 2025

Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board

✓ Decided: Board approved $115,000 cemetery fund spend and paid all pending bills

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and accepted the prior minutes. It authorized payment of all presented bills and next month’s merchant card fees. The board also approved a $115,000 expenditure from the Riverside Memorial Cemetery perpetual care fund after a public hearing with no comments. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Tue Jun 3, 2025

K.O. Lee Public Library

✓ Decided: Board approved revised community room policies

The board approved the minutes from the April 1 meeting and authorized payment of the April 2025 bills. It adopted changes to the library’s community room policies, removing the one‑event‑per‑month limit and revising solicitation rules. The board accepted Missy Hill’s resignation and will consider replacement candidates at the June meeting. The director was instructed to ask a patron to submit a formal reconsideration request regarding Sarah Maas books.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Mon Jun 2, 2025

Aberdeen City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved a special one‑day malt beverage license for downtown summer concerts

The Aberdeen City Council approved a special one‑day on‑sale malt beverage license for the Aberdeen Downtown Association’s 2025 summer concert series. It also authorized a $43,690.42 purchase of a USAR trailer, a $69,309.69 contract to rebuild two Huber screw‑press dewatering units, and a $75,499.54 pay request with an $8,928.00 change order for accessible quadrant improvements. The consent calendar items renewing several retail on‑off‑sale malt beverage and SD farm‑wine licenses were also approved.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue May 27, 2025

Aberdeen City Council

✓ Decided: Aberdeen Ride Line fare raised from $2.00 to $3.00 per ride

The City Council approved a $1 increase to the base fare for the Aberdeen Ride Line. It also approved several other actions, including a fuel purchase contract, first‑reading rezoning ordinances, an encroachment license, and the transfer of surplus police bicycles. All items were adopted by voice or roll‑call vote.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue May 20, 2025

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approved rezoning of Legends Liquor and other land‑use requests

The Aberdeen City Planning Commission approved several rezoning petitions, including the Legends Liquor property to a Highway Commercial District. It also approved a new beauty‑salon land use in a Neighborhood Commercial District, construction in the Commercial Historic District, and signage changes for two properties. All motions carried with the recorded vote totals.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Mon May 19, 2025

Aberdeen City Council

✓ Decided: Council tentatively awards $2.4 M airport access road contract pending FAA grant

The Aberdeen City Council approved a series of financial and operational items, including a boundary‑line highways agreement with Brown County and a new dump‑truck purchase. It also approved a $144,294.39 traffic‑signal pay request and several invoices to Helms & Associates. The council tentatively awarded a $2,418,344.23 airport access road contract to Dahme Construction, contingent on an FAA grant, and approved grant applications for an industrial‑park project and the WINS water‑reclamation project.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Thu May 8, 2025

Regional Airport Board

✓ Decided: Board tentatively awarded $2.42M terminal access road and parking lot project to Dahme Construction

The board approved the minutes from the April 10 meeting and adopted the agenda. It approved April bills and the April financial report. It authorized several payments to Helms & Associates and tentatively awarded the $2,418,344.23 Terminal Access Road and Parking Lot Improvements contract to Dahme Construction, pending the FAA grant.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Thu May 8, 2025

Board of Zoning Adjustment

✓ Decided: Board approved special exception for storage shed business at 521 Columbia Dr.

The Board of Zoning Adjustment approved several variances and special exceptions, including a special exception for a storage‑shed business at 521 Columbia Dr. in the C‑2 Highway Commercial District. It approved building variances for townhomes on the HAPI Northeast Infill Addition (1510 25th Ave NE) with conditions, while denying other building variances on that site. Sign variances on the Columbia Dr. property were partially approved and denied, and a sign variance for BSW LLC at 1501 8th Ave NE was denied. A special exception for Padgett Auto & Old Hickory to store and sell sheds at 727 6th Ave SW was also approved.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Wed May 7, 2025

Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board

✓ Decided: Board approves naming new park after Jeff Mitchell and greenlights grant application

The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board approved payment of all pending bills and merchant card fees. It voted to name the new park on North Harrison Street after Jeff Mitchell. The board set a June 4 hearing to approve expenditures from the perpetual care fund for Riverside Memorial Cemetery and approved applying for the T‑Mobile Revitalizing Small Towns grant.

Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Tue May 6, 2025

K.O. Lee Public Library

✓ Decided: Board approved new community room policies and accepted a board member's resignation

The board approved the minutes from the April 1 meeting and authorized payment of April 2025 bills. It adopted revised community room policies, removing fee restrictions and a one‑event‑per‑month limit. The board accepted Missy Hill’s resignation and will review candidates for her replacement at the June meeting. No action was taken on the request to re‑shelve Sarah Maas books.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Mon May 5, 2025

Aberdeen City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved ordinance repealing Parking Board, expanding Business District

The Aberdeen City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 25-05-03, which repeals the Parking Board and expands the Business District. It also approved the first reading of Ordinance 25-05-04, amending public parking regulations and removing a two‑day limit on appeals. The council granted a special one‑day liquor license for the Spring Wine Walk and approved three new retail wine and cider licenses. Consent‑calendar renewals for nine retail malt‑beverage and wine licenses and payment of listed payroll and claim bills were also approved.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Mon Apr 28, 2025

Aberdeen City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved budget supplement for unanticipated 2025 projects

The Aberdeen City Council approved the agenda and minutes by voice vote. It adopted several budget‑supplement ordinances, including Ordinance 25‑04‑04 for unanticipated 2025 projects. The council also approved multiple rezoning petitions, alcohol‑license transfers, and major infrastructure bids.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Mon Apr 21, 2025

Aberdeen City Council

✓ Decided: Council creates affordable housing Tax Increment Financing District #44

The Aberdeen City Council approved a consent calendar covering multiple licensing and event permits. It appointed Matt Braun as Parks, Recreation and Forestry Director and approved a new on‑sale liquor restaurant license for Allevity Entertainment. The council also approved 2025 budgeted transfers, a citywide property‑tax abatement, and created Affordable Housing Tax Increment Financing District #44.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue Apr 15, 2025

Mayor's Advisory Committee for People With Disabilities

✓ Decided: Committee approved March minutes and treasurer's report

The Mayor's Advisory Committee for People With Disabilities approved the March 2025 meeting minutes and the March 2025 Treasurer's Report showing a $3,500 balance. Parking violation cards were handed out to all attendees. Several items—including the Melgaard Park sidewalk discussion, Dr. Becky Guffin follow‑up, and the vote on Shannon Lewno—were deferred to the next meeting.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue Apr 15, 2025

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Approved rezoning of eight lots to medium‑density residential district

The Planning Commission approved four items. It rezoned eight agricultural lots to a medium‑density residential district. It approved Tax Increment Finance District No. 44 with a sidewalk requirement. It rezoned two industrial lots to a highway commercial district and approved a new land use for a property on Lawson Street South.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Thu Apr 10, 2025

Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board

✓ Decided: Board appoints Matt Braun as Parks, Recreation and Forestry Director

The board approved its agenda. It appointed Matt Braun as Parks, Recreation and Forestry Director effective May 16: 2025 and authorized the board president to obtain City Council approval. The meeting was then adjourned.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Thu Apr 10, 2025

Regional Airport Board

✓ Decided: Board approved payment of $24,309.79 for terminal expansion design services

The Aberdeen Airport Board approved the March meeting minutes, adopted the agenda, and accepted the March bills and financial report. It also authorized payment of four Helms & Associates invoices totaling $36,637.14, including $24,309.79 for terminal expansion design work. The board noted a fuel flowage fee increase to $0.06 per gallon but took no further action. A request to purchase two John Deere mowers was presented with a budgeted net cost of $48,000.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Thu Apr 10, 2025

Board of Zoning Adjustment

✓ Decided: Board approves two special exceptions, postpones housing variance request

The board approved special exceptions for Northwestern Energy and for Erv Malsam & Steel Investments Inc. after voting aye. A request by Homes Are Possible, Inc. for building variances was postponed to the May 8 meeting. An appeal for a detached garage was initially denied but then approved with conditions. The meeting was adjourned.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Mon Apr 7, 2025

Aberdeen City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved land purchase for new public works facility

The Aberdeen City Council approved its agenda and minutes, adopted several consent‑calendar items, and passed Ordinance 25‑03‑01 updating building‑moving permit rules. It also approved a memorandum of understanding for Early Learner South Dakota, appointed Trevor Zens to the Planning Commission, and authorized a special one‑day liquor license for the Boys & Girls Club. Finally, the council approved a purchase agreement to acquire land for a new public works facility, with Council Member Ward abstaining and all other members voting aye.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Wed Apr 2, 2025

Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board

✓ Decided: Board approves three-year lease with Hub City Softball Association

The board adopted Resolution 2025‑01, approving a three‑year lease with the Hub City Softball Association to operate the Players Field South and Moccasin Creek concession stands (6‑0 vote). It also approved payment of all presented bills and merchant card processing fees, and authorized a requisition for a warrant to the Finance Officer (unanimous). Additionally, the board voted to table the authorization to bid on a new restroom facility at the Land of Oz until June (unanimous).

Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
Tue Apr 1, 2025

K.O. Lee Public Library

✓ Decided: Board approved payment of March 2025 library bills

The trustees approved the March 4, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0). They also approved paying the March 2025 bills and filing the financial reports (4‑0). The board directed the Library Director to ask a patron to submit a Request for Reconsideration form about the placement of Sarah Maas books. The meeting was then adjourned.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Mon Mar 24, 2025

Aberdeen City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved resolution invalidating a member’s votes over conflicts of interest

The council adopted Resolution 25-03-02R, nullifying a council member’s votes because of conflicts of interest. It also gave first reading and approved an amendment to Ordinance 25-03-01, raising the building‑moving‑permit height limit to 15 feet. Property‑tax abatement for all city real‑property and a waiver of TIF application fees for an affordable‑housing project were each approved. Additional actions included a $108,287.11 pay request to Dahme Construction, consent‑calendar approvals (mobile‑home park and taxi licenses, council nominations), and setting public‑hearing dates for a rezoning petition and a new liquor‑restaurant permit.

Agenda (official) · Minutes